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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 09, 2004
Filed:
Oct. 15, 2002
Kazuhiro Yamamoto, Yokkaichi, JP;
Kuniharu Kusumoto, Yokkaichi, JP;
Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Yokkaichi, JP;
Abstract
A joint connector (JC) has housings ( ) with chambers ( ) therein. Insertion openings ( ) and outlets ( ) extend into each chamber ( ) at the front end of the housing ( ). Terminal fittings ( ) are inserted into chambers ( ) so that joints ( ) of the terminal fittings ( ) project forward through outlets ( ). A cover ( ) is detachably mounted on each housing ( ) to protect the joints ( ). Insertion holes ( ) and insertion paths ( ) are formed in the cover ( ) and align with the insertion openings ( ) of the housing ( ). A probe ( ) can be inserted through the insertion holes ( ) and the insertion paths ( ) for contacting the terminal fittings ( ) so that an electrical connection test can be performed.