Abstract: A horizontal connector (10A) is configured for mounting on a circuit board (90) so that a connecting direction with a mating connector is parallel to the surface of the circuit board (90). A vertical connector (10B) is configured for mounting on the circuit board (90) so that a connecting direction with a mating connector is normal to the surface of the circuit board (90). Board connecting portions (35A, 35B) of terminal fittings (30A, 30B) to be inserted into connection holes (91) and mounting holes (16A, 16B) of mounting portions (12A, 12B) to be mounted to fixing holes (92) are arranged at the same positions for both the horizontal connector (10A) and vertical connector (10B). Therefore, the circuit board (90) can be commonly used for both horizontal connector (10A) and vertical connector (10B).

Abstract: A base wall (21) of a connector housing (20) is formed with through holes (25), into which terminal fittings (60) are insertable. The inner surface of each through hole (25) includes an inclined portion (26) narrowed toward the rear side from the front surface of the base wall (21) and arranged at a position corresponding to projections (71) for guiding the terminal fitting (60), a straight portion (28) located behind the inclined portion (26), extending in an inserting direction toward the rear surface of the base wall (21) and having a press-in area for press-in portions (67), and restricting portions (27) defining steps together with the straight portion (28), extending from a taper end of the inclined portion (26) to the steps (35) and tightly holding rear parts of the projections (71) while preventing loose movements.

Abstract: A connector (A) has an auxiliary housing (30) and tabs (91C) project from the front surface of the auxiliary housing (30). A frame (10) has a chamber (13) for the auxiliary housing (30) and a receptacle (12) for surrounding the tabs (91C). A moving plate (60) is mounted into the receptacle (12). Inverted insertion preventing portions (35A, 35B) are formed on outer surfaces of the auxiliary housing (30) and have front ends retracted from the front end of the auxiliary housing (30). The front end of the auxiliary housing (30) can be inserted partly in the accommodating chamber (13) in an inverted posture. However, the inverted insertion preventing portions (35A, 35B) will contact the edge of the chamber (13) while the front ends of tabs (91C) and the rear end of the moving plate (60) are distanced from each other.

Abstract: A base wall (21) of a connector housing (20) is formed with through holes (25), into which terminal fittings (60) are insertable. The inner surface of each through hole (25) includes an inclined portion (26) narrowed toward the rear side from the front surface of the base wall (21) and arranged at a position corresponding to projections (71) for guiding the terminal fitting (60), a straight portion (28) located behind the inclined portion (26), extending in an inserting direction toward the rear surface of the base wall (21) and having a press-in area for press-in portions (67), and restricting portions (27) defining steps together with the straight portion (28), extending from a taper end of the inclined portion (26) to the steps (35) and tightly holding rear parts of the projections (71) while preventing loose movements thereof.

Abstract: A horizontal connector (10A) is configured for mounting on a circuit board (90) so that a connecting direction with a mating connector is parallel to the surface of the circuit board (90). A vertical connector (10B) is configured for mounting on the circuit board (90) so that a connecting direction with a mating connector is normal to the surface of the circuit board (90). Board connecting portions (35A, 35B) of terminal fittings (30A, 30B) to be inserted into connection holes (91) and mounting holes (16A, 16B) of mounting portions (12A, 12B) to be mounted to fixing holes (92) are arranged at the same positions for both the horizontal connector (10A) and vertical connector (10B). Therefore, the circuit board (90) can be commonly used for both horizontal connector (10A) and vertical connector (10B).

Abstract: A connector (A) has an auxiliary housing (30) and tabs (91C) project from the front surface of the auxiliary housing (30). A frame (10) has a chamber (13) for the auxiliary housing (30) and a receptacle (12) for surrounding the tabs (91C). A moving plate (60) is mounted into the receptacle (12). Inverted insertion preventing portions (35A, 35B) are formed on outer surfaces of the auxiliary housing (30) and have front ends retracted from the front end of the auxiliary housing (30). The front end of the auxiliary housing (30) can be inserted partly in the accommodating chamber (13) in an inverted posture. However, the inverted insertion preventing portions (35A, 35B) will contact the edge of the chamber (13) while the front ends of tabs (91C) and the rear end of the moving plate (60) are distanced from each other.

Abstract: A connector (A) has a housing (10), and a lock (15) is formed on the housing (20). A lever (20) is mounted on the housing (10) for rotation between an initial position (FIGS. 2; 3; 5) and a connection position (FIG. 4). The lever (20) has a resilient latch (25) for releasably engaging the lock (15) when the lever (20) is at the initial position. The lock (15) and the resilient latch (25) engage in a direction substantially parallel with a projecting direction (PD) of the resilient latch (25). Thus, there is no possibility that the resilient latch (25) will deform sideways, and the lever (20) can be securely held at the initial position.

Abstract: A female housing (20) connectable with a male housing (10) to be mounted on a panel (P) is provided with a terminal-accommodating portion (21) for accommodating terminal fittings (29). A jaw (22) bulges out from the outer surface of the terminal-accommodating portion (21) over the entire circumference to face the panel (P) substantially in parallel. A grommet (23) is attached to the jaw (22) and is held in close contact with the panel (P) by being present between the panel (P) and the jaw (22). A protrusion (40) is provided on the jaw (22) to surround the terminal-accommodating portion (21).

Abstract: A connector has two housings (10, 30). When the two housings (10, 30) properly connected, movable detectors (25) are at standby positions and do not interfere with an edge of a mount hole (H). Thus, the two housings (10, 30) can be mounted into the mount hole (H). On the other hand, with the two housings (10, 30) partly connected, the movable detectors (25) are displaced to interfering positions and interfere with the edge of the mount hole (H). Thus a partly connected state of the two housings (10, 30) can be detected.

Abstract: A female housing (20) connectable with a male housing (10) to be mounted on a panel (P) is provided with a terminal-accommodating portion (21) for accommodating terminal fittings (29). A jaw (22) bulges out from the outer surface of the terminal-accommodating portion (21) over the entire circumference to face the panel (P) substantially in parallel. A grommet (23) is attached to the jaw (22) and is held in close contact with the panel (P) by being present between the panel (P) and the jaw (22). A protrusion (40) is provided on the jaw (22) to surround the terminal-accommodating portion (21).

Abstract: A connector (A) has first and second housings (10, 20). A lever (30) on the first housing (10) is pivotal from a standby position to a connection position for connecting the housings (10, 20). Fixed interfering ribs (16) are formed on the outer surface of a first housing (10), and movable interfering portions (35) are formed on the lever (30). Both interfering portions (16, 35) can be located in an opening area of a mount hole (H) of a panel (P) when the lever (30) is at the connection position. Thus, connector (A) can be fit into the mount hole (H). Either the movable interfering portions (35) or the fixed interfering ribs (16) bulge out of the opening area of the mount hole (H) when the lever (30) is at the standby position to interfere with an edge of the mount hole (H). Thus, the connector (A) cannot be mounted on the panel (P).

Abstract: A lever-type connector (A) has male housing (10) with a receptacle (13) and a female housing (20) that is insertable into the receptacle (13). The lever (30) has inclined guides (36) that contact an edge of the mount hole (H) and guide the connector (A) smoothly to a proper position with respect to the mount hole (H). A rear surface (20R) of a female housing (20) is before the guide (36) when the female housing (20) is fit into the receptacle (13) and with a lever (30) at a standby position. Thus, fingers that push the rear surface (20R) of the female housing (20) do not touch the guides (36) when the female housing (20) is fitted into the receptacle (13).

Abstract: A connector (A) has a housing (10), and a lock (15) is formed on the housing (20). A lever (20) is mounted on the housing (10) for rotation between an initial position (FIGS. 2; 3; 5) and a connection position (FIG. 4). The lever (20) has a resilient latch (25) for releasably engaging the lock (15) when the lever (20) is at the initial position. The lock (15) and the resilient latch (25) engage in a direction substantially parallel with a projecting direction (PD) of the resilient latch (25). Thus, there is no possibility that the resilient latch (25) will deform sideways, and the lever (20) can be securely held at the initial position.

Abstract: A connector has two housings (10, 30). When the two housings (10, 30) properly connected, movable detectors (25) are at standby positions and do not interfere with an edge of a mount hole (H). Thus, the two housings (10, 30) can be mounted into the mount hole (H). On the other hand, with the two housings (10, 30) partly connected, the movable detectors (25) are displaced to interfering positions and interfere with the edge of the mount hole (H). Thus a partly connected state of the two housings (10, 30) can be detected.

Abstract: A lever-type connector (A) has male housing (10) with a receptacle (13) and a female housing (20) that is insertable into the receptacle (13). The lever (30) has inclined guides (36) that contact an edge of the mount hole (H) and guide the connector (A) smoothly to a proper position with respect to the mount hole (H). A rear surface (20R) of a female housing (20) is before the guide (36) when the female housing (20) is fit into the receptacle (13) and with a lever (30) at a standby position. Thus, fingers that push the rear surface (20R) of the female housing (20) do not touch the guides (36) when the female housing (20) is fitted into the receptacle (13).

Abstract: A connector (A) has first and second housings (10, 20). A lever (30) on the first housing (10) is pivotal from a standby position to a connection position for connecting the housings (10, 20). Fixed interfering ribs (16) are formed on the outer surface of a first housing (10), and movable interfering portions (35) are formed on the lever (30). Both interfering portions (16, 35) can be located in an opening area of a mount hole (H) of a panel (P) when the lever (30) is at the connection position. Thus, connector (A) can be fit into the mount hole (H). Either the movable interfering portions (35) or the fixed interfering ribs (16) bulge out of the opening area of the mount hole (H) when the lever (30) is at the standby position to interfere with an edge of the mount hole (H). Thus, the connector (A) cannot be mounted on the panel (P).

Abstract: A watertight connector is provided with an inertial locking mechanism, housings of which can be connected while making an operator feel and notice the completion of a connecting operation. The inertial locking mechanism 17 has resistance arms 22 and contact ribs 15 and is provided between male and female housings 11 and 20. A front annular projection 28A of a waterproof ring 27 mounted on the female housing 11 is brought into contact with the leading end of a receptacle 12 of a male housing 20 at a timing when the resistance arms 22 and the contact ribs 15 are brought into contact with each other during a connecting operation of the housings 11, 20. Thus, a peak P3 of a connection resistance value of the waterproof ring 27 and a peak P4 of a connection resistance value of the inertial locking mechanism 17 are synchronized to generate a large connection resistance, and a large inertial force can be obtained when this large connection resistance disappears.

Abstract: Electrically conductive sheet metal is bent to form a terminal fitting 1. A pair of stabilizers or fins 6 protrude, and almost the entire face of the side faces of the stabilizers 6 is formed by a drawing process, the circumference edges thus being rounded, and forming bent areas 6B and 6C. As a result, even if the terminal fitting 1 is pulled out of a terminal housing chamber, the wall faces of the terminal housing chamber are not damaged by sharp edges, as is the case with a flat prior art stabilizer. Several embodiments are disclosed.

Abstract: Retaining members are formed separately from a female connector housing and can be installed on the female connector housing. A sealing member is installed within the female connector housing prior to the installation of the retaining members. The sealing member includes protrusions having retaining portions, which protrusions are inserted into guide channels of the female connector housing without bending. Then, the retaining members are installed on the female connector housing, and two protrusions of the retaining members engage with the retaining portions from opposite sides, whereby the sealing member is retained against removal. When the sealing members are installed, the protrusions and retaining portions are not elastically deformed, and therefore resistance during installation is reduced, and the installation can be easily carried out.

Abstract: A connector is provided in order to enhance a tactile sensation by providing a restoring force to a lock piece and further to attain an original locking function at the fitting of both a male and female connector housing. A dome covering the upper edge of a lock piece is formed on a female housing, and an arm which protrudes rearwardly and which can be elastically deformed is affixed to the dome. A projecting contact part protrudes downwardly at the end of the arm and closely contacts the upper edge of the lock piece. When the male and female housings are interfitted, a gaff part on the lock piece engages a protrusion on the male housing and swings upwardly, and in accordance with it, elastically deforms the arm by pushing the projecting contact part. When the male and female housings are normally interfitted, the lock piece restores to its original position and is locked by engagement of the gaff part with the backside of the protrusion.