Abstract: Terminal fittings (10A, 10B) are inserted into cavities (21) through terminal insertion holes (22) formed at the front sides of the cavities (21) and a front holder (40) is mounted onto the front surface of a housing (20) to prevent the terminal fittings (10A, 10B) from coming out. Coupling portions (13) of the terminal fittings (10A, 10B) are positioned by shake preventing holes (23) at the rear sides of the cavities (21). Thus, the terminal fittings (10A, 10B) are prevented from shaking. Accordingly, board connecting portions (12) of the terminal fittings (10A, 10B) are aligned with precision and the connector is assembled smoothly.

Abstract: A retainer (A) aligns and retains ends (E) of branch wires (W1) and wires (W2) to be connected with the branch wires (W1) through the use of a wire retaining portion (U). The wire retaining portion (U) is formed with cavities (42) which have a specified depth and into which the wires (W1, W2) are individually inserted, and contact members (60) for coming into contact with the wires (W1, W2) inserted into the cavities (42). The contact members (60) prevent the wires (W1, W2) from coming out of the cavities (42). The contact members (60) also move away from the wires (W1, W2) when necessary. The ends (E) of the branch wires (W1) and the wires (W2) to be connected with the branch wires (W1) can be aligned and retained during a wire arranging operation. After forming a bundle of wires, the wires (W1, W2) can be released from the retainer (A) with their ends (E) aligned. The aligned ends (E) can be easily processed at one time. The number of the wires (W1, W2) to be retained can be easily confirmed.

Abstract: A bowl cover assembly having a configuration which provides for secure interlocking between the bowl and cover with at least one opening for venting purposes along the rim of the cover when the cover is locked onto the bowl.

Abstract: An adaptor spindle having a square cross-sectional center, dimensioned to fit and operate a standard European lock set, eight-sided opposed ends, formed to accept standard American door knobs and levers, and a tension pin, for centering the adaptor spindle in the lock set during assembly and for preventing tampering with the lock set.