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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 27, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 15, 2002
Makoto Fukamachi, Yokkaichi, JP;
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
Ribs ( ) are formed on the outer surface of a female housing main body ( ) such that the front ends thereof are retracted from the front end of the female housing main body ( ). By setting this retracted distance (D) larger than a dimension (C) along depth of connection over which first guiding surfaces ( A) are formed, the ribs ( ) enter guide grooves ( ) after the female housing main body ( ) is guided to substantially correct its disalignment. Thus, second guiding surfaces ( B) can be smaller, thereby making the opening edges of the guide grooves ( ) smaller. This enables the miniaturization of a connector provided with the ribs ( ) for the twisting connection preventing purpose.