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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 15, 2003
Filed:
May. 24, 2001
Tomomi Endo, Shizuoka, JP;
Yazaki Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
In a half fit preventive connector according to the invention, flexible arms are disposed on the upper portion of a housing of a male connector. On the leading end portions of the flexible arms, engaging portions are formed respectively. Further, securing members are disposed on the upper portion of a housing of a female connector. On the inner surfaces of the securing members, arm guide surfaces are formed. Securing step portions are formed in the rear end portions of the securing members. An inclined projection having a flat plate portion and a tapered surface is disposed on a housing main body. When fitting the male and female connectors with each other, while sliding on the arm guide surfaces and the tapered surface of the inclined projection, the flexible arms are flexed inwardly and upwardly, thereby positively preventing the two connectors from being imperfectly fitted with each other.