Abstract: An opening (36) where two terminal fittings (50) are exposed is formed in a surface of a housing (20). A connection detecting member (70) is movable along the surface of the housing (20) between a retracted position and a detection position. The connection detecting member (70) has a shorting terminal mounting portion (85) into which a shorting terminal (60) is mounted. The shorting terminal (60) holds the terminal fittings (50) in a shorted state and releases the shorted state as the two housings (20, 100) are connected properly and the connection detecting member (70) reaches the detection position. The connection detecting member (70) is arranged at a height position overlapping a deformation space for a lock arm (40) between the housing (20) and the lock arm (40). The shorting terminal mounting portion (85) projects lateral to the lock arm (40) while extending along the surface of the housing (20).

Abstract: A connector is provided with a frame (10) including housing accommodating recesses (11) and auxiliary housings (30) shaped in conformity with the corresponding housing accommodating recesses (11) and to be inserted into the corresponding housing accommodating recesses (11). Locks (34) are formed on outer surfaces of each auxiliary housing (30), and engaging portions (17) for holding the auxiliary housing (30) in the frame (10) by being engaged with the lock portions (34) are formed on inner surfaces of each housing accommodating recess (11). Locks (34A) are shaped so as not to engage the engaging portions (17) formed on the housing accommodating recess (11) when a non-corresponding auxiliary housing (30A) is accommodated into the housing accommodating recess (11).

Abstract: A connector has a housing (10) connectable with a mating housing (40) and projections (21) formed at ends of outer surfaces of the housing (10) with respect to a width direction orthogonal to a connecting direction. A connecting operation of the two housings (10, 40) progresses when the projections (21) are fit into recesses (46) formed in the mating housing (40) while being prevented when the projections (21) cannot fit into the recesses (46). Surfaces of the projections (21) facing a widthwise center of the housing (10) are inclined surfaces (24) inclined outwardly.

Abstract: If connection postures of a first and a second housings (10, 40) are inclined from proper ones at a final stage of a connecting process of the first and second housings (10, 40,) pressing portions (73) of a lever (60) press pressable portions (29) of the first housing (10) to correct the connection postures of the first and second housings (10, 40). A mutual connection force of the first and second housings (10, 40) reaches a maximum value when an operable portion (61) of the lever (60) is located at a position near the rear surface of a cover (12) or overlapping the rear surface of the cover (12) before the pressing portions (73) press the pressable portions (29) in the connecting process of the first and second housings (10, 40).

Abstract: A connector member is formed with first slides (22F, 22R) and first locks (23). A cover (70) is formed with second slides (76F, 76R) and second locks (79). The cover (70) is mounted on the connector member slidably between a standby position and a mount position. The first and second slides (22F, 22R) and (76F, 76R) slide on each other to guide a sliding movement of the cover (70) from the standby position to the mount position. At the mount position, the first and second locks (23, 79) engage to prevent a returning movement of the cover (70) to the standby position. The connector member is formed with guide paths (55) for positioning and guiding the cover (70) to the standby position.

Abstract: An opening (36) where two terminal fittings (50) are exposed is formed in a surface of a housing (20). A connection detecting member (70) is movable along the surface of the housing (20) between a retracted position and a detection position. The connection detecting member (70) has a shorting terminal mounting portion (85) into which a shorting terminal (60) is mounted. The shorting terminal (60) holds the terminal fittings (50) in a shorted state and releases the shorted state as the two housings (20, 100) are connected properly and the connection detecting member (70) reaches the detection position. The connection detecting member (70) is arranged at a height position overlapping a deformation space for a lock arm (40) between the housing (20) and the lock arm (40). The shorting terminal mounting portion (85) projects lateral to the lock arm (40) while extending along the surface of the housing (20).

Abstract: A connector has a housing (10) from the rear surface of which wires (200) are to be drawn out, and a cover (70) to be mounted on the housing (10) for specifying a draw-out direction of the wires (200) at a position facing the rear surface of the housing (10). A plurality of spaced apart legs (77) are formed on a peripheral portion of the cover (70) and project toward the housing (10) for engaging the housing (10). Spaces (60) for exposing the wire (200) drawn out from the rear surface of the housing (10) are defined between the legs (77) with the cover (70) mounted on the housing (10).

Abstract: A lever (40) is rotatable about shafts (19) between a projecting position where side plates (42) project to a large extent from the rear end of a housing (10) and a retracted position where the side plates (42) do not project far the rear end of the housing (10). Projecting pieces (61) project forward on front end edges of the side plates (42) and leading ends of the projecting pieces (61) overlap the rear end of the housing (10) in forward and backward directions at the projecting position. At the projecting position, spaces (63, 64) are formed by the opposite side edges of the projections (61), the front edges of the side plates (42) and the rear end of the housing (10). These spaces include escaping spaces (63) that receive cam followers (85) on the mating housing (80) at the retracted position.

Abstract: A connector has a housing (10) from the rear surface of which wires (200) are to be drawn out, and a cover (70) to be mounted on the housing (10) for specifying a draw-out direction of the wires (200) at a position facing the rear surface of the housing (10). A plurality of spaced apart legs (77) are formed on a peripheral portion of the cover (70) and project toward the housing (10) for engaging the housing (10). Spaces (60) for exposing the wire (200) drawn out from the rear surface of the housing (10) are defined between the legs (77) with the cover (70) mounted on the housing (10).

Abstract: A connector member is formed with first slides (22F, 22R) and first locks (23). A cover (70) is formed with second slides (76F, 76R) and second locks (79). The cover (70) is mounted on the connector member slidably between a standby position and a mount position. The first and second slides (22F, 22R) and (76F, 76R) slide on each other to guide a sliding movement of the cover (70) from the standby position to the mount position. At the mount position, the first and second locks (23, 79) engage to prevent a returning movement of the cover (70) to the standby position. The connector member is formed with guide paths (55) for positioning and guiding the cover (70) to the standby position.

Abstract: A lever (40) is rotatable about shafts (19) between a projecting position where side plates (42) project to a large extent from the rear end of a housing (10) and a retracted position where the side plates (42) do not project far the rear end of the housing (10). Projecting pieces (61) project forward on front end edges of the side plates (42) and leading ends of the projecting pieces (61) overlap the rear end of the housing (10) in forward and backward directions at the projecting position. At the projecting position, spaces (63, 64) are formed by the opposite side edges of the projections (61), the front edges of the side plates (42) and the rear end of the housing (10). These spaces include escaping spaces (63) that receive cam followers (85) on the mating housing (80) at the retracted position.

Abstract: If connection postures of a first and a second housings (10, 40) are inclined from proper ones at a final stage of a connecting process of the first and second housings (10, 40,) pressing portions (73) of a lever (60) press pressable portions (29) of the first housing (10) to correct the connection postures of the first and second housings (10, 40). A mutual connection force of the first and second housings (10, 40) reaches a maximum value when an operable portion (61) of the lever (60) is located at a position near the rear surface of a cover (12) or overlapping the rear surface of the cover (12) before the pressing portions (73) press the pressable portions (29) in the connecting process of the first and second housings (10, 40).

Abstract: A connector is provided with a frame (10) including housing accommodating recesses (11) and auxiliary housings (30) shaped in conformity with the corresponding housing accommodating recesses (11) and to be inserted into the corresponding housing accommodating recesses (11). Locks (34) are formed on outer surfaces of each auxiliary housing (30), and engaging portions (17) for holding the auxiliary housing (30) in the frame (10) by being engaged with the lock portions (34) are formed on inner surfaces of each housing accommodating recess (11). Locks (34A) are shaped so as not to engage the engaging portions (17) formed on the housing accommodating recess (11) when a non-corresponding auxiliary housing (30A) is accommodated into the housing accommodating recess (11).

Abstract: A connector has a housing (10) connectable with a mating housing (40) and projections (21) formed at ends of outer surfaces of the housing (10) with respect to a width direction orthogonal to a connecting direction. A connecting operation of the two housings (10, 40) progresses when the projections (21) are fit into recesses (46) formed in the mating housing (40) while being prevented when the projections (21) cannot fit into the recesses (46). Surfaces of the projections (21) facing a widthwise center of the housing (10) are inclined surfaces (24) inclined outwardly.

Abstract: Two supports (24) are formed on one side surface of a first housing (20) at positions symmetrical to a center of a connection area with a second housing (40) in a lengthwise direction (L). The lever (60) is selectively mounted in a first mode on one of the two supports (24) and rotated toward one side or in a second mode on the other support (24) and rotated toward the other side. The lever (60) has a first and second parts for exerting pushing forces on the first housing (20) in a direction to proceed with a connecting operation of the housings (20, 40) as the lever (60) is rotated. The first part is a cam groove (68) engageable with a follower pin (43) of the second housing (40) and the second part is a recessed groove (73) engageable with the support (24) not supporting the lever (60).

Abstract: Two supports (24) are formed on one side surface of a first housing (20) at positions symmetrical to a center of a connection area with a second housing (40) in a lengthwise direction (L). The lever (60) is selectively mounted in a first mode on one of the two supports (24) and rotated toward one side or in a second mode on the other support (24) and rotated toward the other side. The lever (60) has a first and second parts for exerting pushing forces on the first housing (20) in a direction to proceed with a connecting operation of the housings (20, 40) as the lever (60) is rotated. The first part is a cam groove (68) engageable with a follower pin (43) of the second housing (40) and the second part is a recessed groove (73) engageable with the support (24) not supporting the lever (60).

Abstract: A female connector (F) has a female housing (10) with a main body (11) and a lock arm (13) formed on an upper surface of the main body (11). A detector (40) is mounted on the upper surface of the lock arm (13) for movement between a standby position and a detecting position along a connecting direction of two connectors (F, M). Bulges (49) bulge out sideways from the opposite lateral edges of a resilient locking piece (41) provided in the detector (40). The bulges (49) engage an opening edge (29) of a locking hole (22) at the upper surface of the lock arm (13) to prevent the resilient locking piece (41) from being resiliently deformed down to insert a locking section (42) into the locking hole (22).

Abstract: A connector has a housing (10) with cavities (13) for receiving terminal fittings (20) and a front retainer (30) that can be mounted on a front surface of the housing (10). A short projection (24) and a long projection (37) are formed at a front end of a guide (18) that receives a stabilizer (21) of the terminal fitting (20). Locking projections (35, 36) are formed on the front retainer (30) and can be locked respectively to the short and long projections (24, 37). Thus, the connector has a simple construction and is compact. The housing (10) also has a lance (22) that can be locked to the terminal fitting (20). The lance (22) constitutes part of an outer surface of the housing (10). Thus, the connector can be even smaller.

Abstract: A female connector (F) has a female housing (10) with a main body (11) and a lock arm (13) formed on an upper surface of the main body (11). A detector (40) is mounted on the upper surface of the lock arm (13) for movement between a standby position and a detecting position along a connecting direction of two connectors (F, M). Bulges (49) bulge out sideways from the opposite lateral edges of a resilient locking piece (41) provided in the detector (40). The bulges (49) engage an opening edge (29) of a locking hole (22) at the upper surface of the lock arm (13) to prevent the resilient locking piece (41) from being resiliently deformed down to insert a locking section (42) into the locking hole (22).

Abstract: A connector has a housing (10) with cavities (13) for receiving terminal fittings (20) and a front retainer (30) that can be mounted on a front surface of the housing (10). A short projection (24) and a long projection (37) are formed at a front end of a guide (18) that receives a stabilizer (21) of the terminal fitting (20). Locking projections (35, 36) are formed on the front retainer (30) and can be locked respectively to the short and long projections (24, 37). Thus, the connector has a simple construction and is compact. The housing (10) also has a lance (22) that can be locked to the terminal fitting (20). The lance (22) constitutes part of an outer surface of the housing (10). Thus, the connector can be even smaller.