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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 10, 2003
Filed:
Mar. 27, 2002
Kazuhiko Nimura, Yokkaichi, JP;
Naoya Kurimoto, Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
A connector has a housing ( ) with a retainer ( ) that is movable normal to the longitudinal direction of female terminal fittings ( ) along the front of a terminal accommodating portion ( ) between a partial locking position where the insertion and withdrawal of female terminal fittings ( ) are permitted and a full locking position where the female terminal fittings ( ) are locked. Jig insertion holes ( ) are formed in a front-stop plate ( ) of the retainer . The female terminal fitting ( ) can be withdrawn by inserting a jig through the jig insertion hole ( ) to unlock a lock ( ) while the retainer ( ) is at the partial locking position. The distance between the front-stop plate ( ) and the locks ( ) engaged with the female terminal fittings ( ) is short as compared to conventional front-type retainers that move longitudinally. Thus, the locks can be unlocked more easily and the terminal fittings ( ) can be easily withdrawn without detaching the retainer ( ).