Abstract: The invention relates to a housing for a connector, including at least one contact-holder module, a frame for receiving this module and a stirrup which is used as an aid for coupling to an additional connector, which can be manoeuvred between a decoupling position and a coupling position between the housing and the additional connector, wherein the stirrup comprises means for retaining the module in a module lock position inside the frame.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric connector element including a housing receiving first and second contacts; a first locking device for the first contacts, which can move between a release position and a locking position for the first contacts; a second locking device for the second contacts, which can move between a release position and a locking position for the second contacts; also including means for preventing maneuvering of the second locking device when the first locking device is not in a locking position for the first contacts.