Abstract: A terminal fitting (T) has a rectangular tube (10). A resilient locking piece (25) is accommodated in a rectangular tube portion (10) and a locking hole (19) in the tube (10) exposes the resilient locking piece (25). A side plate (13R) of the rectangular tube (10) is provided with an intrusion restricting portion (21) near the resilient contact piece (25) and in an opening area of the locking hole (19). Thus, the intrusion of an external matter through the locking hole (19) can be restricted by the intrusion restricting portion (21), thereby preventing the interference of the external matter with the resilient contact piece (25).

Abstract: A terminal fitting (T) has a rectangular tube (10) with a bottom plate (12). A resilient contact (25) extends back into the tube (10) from an end of the bottom plate (12). A base portion (33) is formed at the front end of the bottom plate (12) and is made narrower than the bottom plate (12) by cutting away the left and right edges. A bulge (34) bulges out from a lateral edge of the base portion (33) and narrows an area of an opening between the base portion (33) and the right side plate (13R). Thus, external matter is less likely to intrude into the rectangular tube (10) through the opening even if the resilient contact (25) is narrow. Additionally, the base portion (33) is reinforced by the bulge (34). Thus, the base portion (33) is less likely to be deformed by external matter.

Abstract: A male terminal fitting (1) is formed by bending a flat metal plate worked into a specified shape and includes a contact (2), a rectangular tube (4) formed to be wider than the contact (2), and a link (3) between the contact (2) and the rectangular tube (4). The link (3) is not connected with the front edge of the upper surface of the rectangular tube (4) over the entire width. Thus, bending resistance against an external force can be improved by increasing deflectability while holding down bending rigidity.

Abstract: A terminal fitting (T) has a rectangular tube (10) with a side plate (13R) and a receiving plate (35) that extends inwardly in a width direction from the front edge of the side plate (13R). A probe (P) can be brought into contact with this receiving plate (35). Thus, a contact area of the probe (P) along the width direction is wider than the thickness of the right side plate (13R). Thus, the probe (P) can be brought securely into contact with the rectangular tube (10) even if displaced along the width direction.

Abstract: A terminal fitting (T) has a rectangular tube (10) with a base plate (12) and first and second side plates (13L, 13R) that extend from opposite sides of the base plate (12). A ceiling plate (14) extends from the first side plate (13L) towards the second side plate (13R), and a recess (37) is formed at an extending edge of the ceiling plate (14). A pressing portion (38) extends from the second side plate (13R) and is accommodated in the recess (37) for preventing upward displacement of the ceiling plate (14). Thus, there is no significant step between the upper surfaces of the ceiling plate (14) and the pressing portion (38) and the height of the rectangular tube (10) can be reduced.

Abstract: A terminal fitting has a rectangular tube (10) formed with a locking hole (19). A resilient contact piece (25) is in the rectangular tube (10) for contacting a tab of a mating terminal fitting. Displacement restricting portions (15F, 15R, 18F, 18R) are provided in the rectangular tube (10) at positions before and behind the locking hole (19) for contacting lateral edges of the resilient contact piece (25) and restricting displacement of a resilient contact piece (25) towards a tab entrance space (32). Thus, external matter that may intrude through the locking hole (19) can not cause a damaging deformation of the resilient contact piece (25).

Abstract: A stabilizer (30) is divided into a front stabilizer (31A) and a rear stabilizer (31B) with a small clearance therebetween. The front and rear stabilizers (31A, 31B) are formed from a left side plate (25) and a bottom plate (25) of a main portion (21) by cutting and bending while leaving holes (32A, 32B). The side hole (32A) is relatively larger and exposes a free end (40A) of a resilient contact (40) to the outside. Thus, a rear inner plate (36) is arranged at an inner side of the side hole (32A) to close the side hole (32A). The plastic deformation of a side of the resilient contact (40) towards the free end (40A) is prevented by preventing the intrusion of a tab (51) of a male terminal fitting (50) or other external matters through the side hole (32A).

Abstract: A terminal fitting (T) has a tube (10) formed by at least one plate (12). A locking hole (19) is formed in the plate (12) and is engageable by a lock (52) of a connector housing (50). The plate (12) is deformed into the tube (10) adjacent the locking hole (19) to form a retaining portion (22) that enlarges an area of engagement with the lock (52) for holding the terminal fitting (T) more securely in the connector housing (50).

Abstract: A stabilizer (30) of a terminal fitting (20) is divided into a front stabilizer (31A) and a rear stabilizer (31B) and defining a small clearance therebetween. Thus, the smaller holes (32A, 32B) are formed by the divided stabilizer (30), and external matter is less likely to intrude.

Abstract: A female connector (F) has a housing (10) with a front end and cavities (11) extend to the front end. Terminal fittings (40) are mounted in the cavities (11). A front wall (50) is mounted on the front end of the housing (10) and is formed with tab insertion holes (51) that can communicate with cavities (11). An operable surface (59A) is exposed at an end surface of the front wall (50). The front wall (50) can be moved from a full locking position to a partial locking position along the front end of the housing (10) by pushing this operable surface (59A). Portions of the end surface of the front wall (50) other than the operable surface (59A) are covered at least partly by an wall (26) of the housing (10) to limit movement of the front wall (50).

Abstract: A female terminal fitting (20) has an approximately tubular connection portion (22) with an open front end for receiving a tab (14) of a male terminal fitting (10). Concavities (30) extend longitudinally in the connection portion (22) at positions opposed to side surfaces of the tab (14). The concavities (30) enable the outside width (W) of the connection portion (22) to be small while securing a large clearance (C) outward from the side surfaces of the tab (14). The concavities (30) do not significantly decrease the strength of the entire connection portion (22). Additionally, the large clearance (C) avoids the need for highly accurate manufacturing.

Abstract: A connector has wire-side terminal fittings (30) with wire connecting portions (31) and wire-side contact pieces (35). The wire-side terminal fittings (30) are divided into upper and lower stages with their wire connecting portions (31) disposed one over the other to narrow the width of a connector. The wire-side contact pieces (35) are narrower than the wire connecting portions (31). Thus, two wire-side contact pieces (35) at the upper and lower stages can be arranged side by side at substantially the same height in a width area taken up by one wire connecting portion (31). Accordingly, the connector can have a short height.

Abstract: A shielded connector (20) has a housing (30) covered by a pair of shielding plates (40, 50) and provided with metallic resilient locking pieces (46) for locking the shielded connector (20) and a mating receptacle-side connector (70) together. Left and right levers (60) are provided to deform the resilient locking pieces (46) into their unlocking postures. The levers (60) are supported for rotation by the shielding plates (40, 50). Thus, a high durability can be ensured against repeated locking operations without taking advantage of the resilient deformation of a resin upon the locking operation.

Abstract: A connector has wire-side terminal fittings (30) with wire connecting portions (31) and wire-side contact pieces (35). The wire-side terminal fittings (30) are divided into upper and lower stages with their wire connecting portions (31) disposed one over the other to narrow the width of a connector. The wire-side contact pieces (35) are narrower than the wire connecting portions (31). Thus, two wire-side contact pieces (35) at the upper and lower stages can be arranged side by side at substantially the same height in a width area taken up by one wire connecting portion (31). Accordingly, the connector can have a short height.

Abstract: A shield shell (40) has a base (41) and a lid (42) formed together through a pair of coupling pieces (47). A housing (20) on which terminal members (21) are mounted is put on the base (41), and distal ends of shielded electric wires (11) are mounted on the housing (20). A core (12) in each shielded electric wire (11) is brought into insulation displacement in the terminal member (21), and a cover (35) closes the housing (20). The lid (42) is bent at the coupling pieces (47). Thus, the housing (20) is disposed and locked between the base (41) and the lid (42). Contact pieces (56) on the lid (42) of the shield shell (40) pass through windows (38) in the cover (38) and elastically contact a short circuit member (18).

Abstract: A shielded connector (20) has a housing (30) covered by a pair of shielding plates (40, 50) and provided with metallic resilient locking pieces (46) for locking the shielded connector (20) and a mating receptacle-side connector (70) together. Left and right levers (60) are provided to deform the resilient locking pieces (46) into their unlocking postures. The levers (60) are supported for rotation by the shielding plates (40, 50). Thus, a high durability can be ensured against repeated locking operations without taking advantage of the resilient deformation of a resin upon the locking operation.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing (20) for holding an end of a flat cable (10). The connector also has a shielding shell (40) with a base shell (41) and a lid shell (42) for enclosing the housing (20). Locks (72, 73) are provided at the rear ends of the base shell and lid shells (41, 42) for locked engagement with each other to keep the base and lid shells (41, 42) closed around the housing (20).

Abstract: A connector includes a housing (20) for holding an end of a flat cable (10). The connector also has a shielding shell (40) with a base shell (41) and a lid shell (42) for enclosing the housing (20). Locks (72, 73) are provided at the rear ends of the base shell and lid shells (41, 42) for locked engagement with each other to keep the base and lid shells (41, 42) closed around the housing (20).

Abstract: A shield shell (40) has a base (41) and a lid (42) formed together through a pair of coupling pieces (47). A housing (20) on which terminal members (21) are mounted is put on the base (41), and distal ends of shielded electric wires (11) are mounted on the housing (20). A core (12) in each shielded electric wire (11) is brought into insulation displacement in the terminal member (21), and a cover (35) closes the housing (20). The lid (42) is bent at the coupling pieces (47). Thus, the housing (20) is disposed and locked between the base (41) and the lid (42). Contact pieces (56) on the lid (42) of the shield shell (40) pass through windows (38) in the cover (38) and elastically contact a short circuit member (18).

Abstract: A cover (50) is installed on a rear side of a female housing (21) of a female connector (20) to be fitted on a male connector (10). A shaft hole (73) of a lever (70) is fit on a shaft (51) that projects from a front end of the cover (50). Thus the lever (70) can be rotated around the shaft (51). The lever (70) has a cam groove (74) that engages a follower pin (17) of the male connector (10). The follower pin (17) penetrates into the cam groove 74 with the rotation of the lever (70). A lever accommodation portion (40) is formed on upper and lower walls of a female-side hood part (23). The lever (70) is accommodated in the lever accommodation portion (40), and is sandwiched between a wall (41) and an accommodation wall (42) without forming a gap therebetween. A reinforcing wall (43) connects a front end of the wall (41) and that of the accommodation wall (42) to each other.