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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 28, 2003
Filed:
Nov. 27, 2001
Hideshi Tachi, Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
A connector has an auxiliary housing ( ) with cavities ( ) and locks ( ) cantilevered into the cavities ( ). The locks ( ) deform into deformation permitting spaces (S) during insertion of terminal fittings ( ) into the cavities ( ). The locks ( ) resiliently return to an undeflected condition to engage locking holes ( ) in terminal fittings ( ) after insertion to proper depth. Deformation restricting portions ( ) are integrally provided in an accommodation recess ( ) of a housing main body ( ) for accommodating the auxiliary housing ( ). The deformation restricting portions ( ) enter the deformation permitting spaces (S) for the locks ( ) as the auxiliary housing ( ) is accommodated into the accommodation recess ( ), thereby preventing the locks ( ) from inadvertently undergoing an elastic deformation.