Connector

Abstract

The object of the present invention to provide a connector, or a male-female engagement type connector set to be more precise, wherein the contact section of the female connector is invisible from the outside through its insertion opening. According to the invention, the above object is achieved by providing a connector with a housing member ( ) made of an insulating material and having an engagement space for receiving a matching connector ( ) inserted through an insertion opening ( ) formed at the front end. A contact member ( ) is fitted to the housing member ( ) and has a contact section ( ) arranged in the engagement space ( ). The engagement space ( ) is formed internally relative to the insertion opening ( ) so as to spread toward the outer periphery of the housing section. The contact section ( ) is arranged in the engagement space ( ) at a position shifted toward the outer periphery so as to be invisible from the front side of the insertion opening ( ). The housing member ( ) is provided with a guide section ( ) for guiding the matching connector ( ) inserted into the engagement space ( ) through the insertion opening ( ) to move toward and adjoin the contact section ( ).