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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 04, 2004
Filed:
May. 31, 2002
Akira Nishino, Yokkaichi, JP;
Takao Fujita, Yokkaichi, JP;
Sumitomo Wiring System Ltd., Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
A connector inspection apparatus is provided for inspection of a connector having a terminal receiving portion provided with cavities in which terminals are inserted, and a retainer attached to the terminal receiving portion. The connector inspection apparatus includes a holder for holding the connector during inspection, an inspection unit, and a lever for moving the inspection unit forward and rearward with respect to the holder. When the inspection unit is moved forwardly by the lever, a retainer position inspection piece provided in the inspection unit assumes either a forward movable condition or a rearward movable condition dependent upon whether the retainer is in a proper locked condition within the connector. When the retainer position inspection piece is in the backward movable condition, an electrical detection device detects the condition of the retainer. A continuity test pin contacts a terminal within the connector to effect a continuity test when the inspection unit is moved forwardly by the lever.