Abstract: A female housing (20) can be locked in a receptacle (11) of a male housing (10) by a resiliently displaceable a lock arm (22). A detector (40) is mounted on the female housing (20) and engages the receptacle (11) during connection of the housings (20, 10). The engagement causes the detector (40) to rotate from an initial mount position to a retracted position. The detector (40) can be slid from the retracted position to an advanced position only when the housings (20, 10) are connected properly.

Abstract: In a fiber optic cable having a plurality of optical ribbons, identifying information about each optical ribbon is conveyed by a series of colored regions of different colors visible on an outer surface of the optical ribbon matrix covering. In preferred embodiments of the present invention, the colored regions are formed in such a way that they do not cause microbending or the like. Preferably, the colored regions are formed during the process of extruding the matrix covering over the fibers, by injecting colored material into the extrusion die.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an identification system for signal carrying media connected with a terminal block. The system includes an elongated member adapted having a plurality of locations for communicating information relating to the media and a retaining device having further location for communication information thereon for securing the elongated member to the terminal block.

Abstract: A connector inspection apparatus is provided for inspection of a connector having a terminal receiving portion provided with cavities in which terminals are inserted, and a retainer attached to the terminal receiving portion. The connector inspection apparatus includes a holder for holding the connector during inspection, an inspection unit, and a lever for moving the inspection unit forward and rearward with respect to the holder. When the inspection unit is moved forwardly by the lever, a retainer position inspection piece provided in the inspection unit assumes either a forward movable condition or a rearward movable condition dependent upon whether the retainer is in a proper locked condition within the connector. When the retainer position inspection piece is in the backward movable condition, an electrical detection device detects the condition of the retainer.

Abstract: The present invention determines and monitors the connection pattern of data ports which are connected by multiconductor cables. An adapter jacket having an external contact is placed over a standardized cable such as an RJ45 cable which connects the data ports. An adapter board having a plurality of socket contacts is placed adjacent a plurality of data ports. An output and input module are coupled to the socket contacts. A micro-processor which is coupled to the output and input module scans the socket contacts to determine the connection pattern of the data ports.

Abstract: A work surface electrical power distribution system including a plurality of first housing portions each having a different visual indicator and an electrical power assembly. The electrical power assembly including at least one electrical power receptacle, a second housing portion removably mountable to a work surface, the at least one electrical power receptacle connected to the second housing portion and a selected one of the plurality of first housing portions removably attached to the second housing portion.

Abstract: Self-registration systems and methods for dynamically updating information related to a network, are provided. A self-registration system for dynamically updating information related to a network, comprises: a connector comprising an integrated circuit that stores a first block of information; an adapter coupled to the connector; a reader that receives the first block of information from the integrated circuit via the adapter; and a communication line coupled to the adapter via the connector, where the first block of information comprises a first block of information about network elements associated with the integrated circuit, and where the first block of information about network elements associated with the integrated circuit comprises information other than information identifying the connector, the adapter, the communication line and the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A female housing (20) can be locked in a receptacle (11) of a male housing (10) by a resiliently displaceable a lock arm (22). A detector (40) is mounted on the female housing (20) and engages the receptacle (11) during connection of the housings (20, 10). The engagement causes the detector (40) to rotate from an initial mount position to a retracted position. The detector (40) can be slid from the retracted position to an advanced position only when the housings (20, 10) are connected properly.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) has a metal shield (3), a main housing (5), a pair of LEDs (6) received in the main housing, a subassembly (7) assembled to the main housing, a stacked Universal Serial Bus (USB) 4, and a molded assembly (2) assembled to the subassembly. Each LED (61, 62) has a plurality of leads (611, 621), a free end (612) of the middle lead of the LED is bent perpendicularly and extending horizontally thereafter below the other leads. The molded assembly comprising a plastic part (24), and a first and second connections (22, 23) insert molded in the plastic part. The plastic part has a pair of supporting posts (243) and a pair of positioning posts (245) extending from corresponding supporting posts. Each supporting post defines a channel (244) in a middle portion thereof.

Abstract: The present invention determines and monitors the connection pattern of data ports which are connected by multiconductor cables without requiring special patch cables or patch panels. An adapter jacket having an external contact is placed over a standardized cable such as an RJ45 cable which connects the data ports. An adapter board having a plurality of socket contacts is placed adjacent a plurality of data ports. An output and input module are coupled to the socket contacts. A micro-processor which is coupled to the output and input module scans the socket contacts to determine the connection pattern of the data ports.

Abstract: A motion activated plug-in type electrical outlet which conveniently plugs into a standard power outlet is disclosed. The device allows non-motion sensor equipped ordinary household electrical devices to function as if they are equipped with a motion sensor. The device does not contain any switch making it easy to use by everyone, particularly, those who may be suffering from mental or physical disability. The device can be used with any wall or ceiling mounted electrical outlet to automatically turn ON and OFF ordinary household plug-in type electrical devices such as night lights, table/floor lamps, table top water fountains, Christmas and other decorative lights, radios, heaters, and thereof, when presence of one or more person is detected. This device conveniently plugs into any wall power outlet by means of two or three prongs without requiring new wiring or re-wiring of the existing electric circuit.

Abstract: An electrical connector may include a connector body having a passageway therethrough with a first end for receiving therein an electrical bushing insert, and a second end for receiving therein an electrical conductor. The connector body may have an outer end portion adjacent the first end of the passageway being movable between an unseated position and a seated position, and the connector body may also include indicia on an outer end portion that has a visibility changing to indicate the seated position. The indicia may take the form of a colored band. The outer end portion may move to the flared shape upon abutting the shoulder of the electrical bushing insert. When properly seated, the indicia will be visible to the technician looking down along the axis of the electrical bushing insert and first connector end.

Abstract: An apparatus for indicating a terminal insertion position includes an indicating bar. The indicating bar can be moved in the X and Y-directions with respect to a housing holder by a driving mechanism. In order to indicate a target cavity in a connector housing contained in the housing holder, the indicating bar is moved to a position corresponding to the target cavity along a coordinate on the X-axis and moved to a position approaching the Y-axis. If another terminal has been already inserted into a cavity near the target cavity, the indicating bar is moved to a coordinate on the Y-axis where the terminal does not interfere with the indicating bar. An indicator lights up to specify a coordinate of the cavity on the Y-axis.

Abstract: A connector has a housing main body (10) with a terminal accommodating portion (11) for accommodating terminal fittings (13). A holder (50) for supporting front ends of the terminal fittings (13) is assembled to the terminal accommodating portion (11), and a retainer (40) for locking the terminal fittings (13) is mounted laterally into the terminal accommodating portion (11). A detecting portion (45) is retracted from an opening (62) formed in the holder (50) when the retainer (40) is at a partial locking position, but is visible at the opening (62) when the retainer (40) reaches a full locking position.

Abstract: A testing apparatus (10) is provided to securely detect a mounting error of a fittable member (5) on a connector (1). The testing apparatus (10) has a testing unit (20) for detecting an ajar state of the fittable member (5) on a housing (2) of a connector (1). The testing unit (20) is provided with an elastic contact (22) for elastically contacting the housing (2) of the connector I1) along locking direction (Y) in which the fittable member (5) is locked with the housing (2). This elastic contact (22) is provided with a switch (23) for detecting the ajar state of the fittable member (5) at a contact position of the elastic contact (22) with the housing (2).

Abstract: A connector assembly comprising a housing having a jack interface that has a receptacle jack therein, which is configured to receive a plug. The connector assembly also includes a sensor bezel removably attachable to said jack interface. The sensor bezel includes an outer frame configured to engage the jack interface. The sensor bezel also includes jack cavities extending therethrough to allow passage of a plug when inserted into said receptacle jack. A sensor array is secured to the outer frame proximate the jack cavities. The sensor array comprises a sensor contact overlaying the jack interface. The sensor contact is aligned with, and configured to engage, a sensor probe associated with a plug insertable into the receptacle jack.

Abstract: In a lever fitting-type manual disconnector 1A, first and second connector housing 1 and 3 are provided with terminals 9 and 35, respectively. A lever 2 is provided in rotatable and linearly movable manners on the first connector housing 1. A cam groove 21 is provided on the lever 2 and a cam pin 36 is provided on the second connector housing 3. When the lever 2 is rotated, the lever fitting-type manual disconnector 1A is set in a rotation completive position where the terminals 9 and 35 on the both connector housings 1 and 3 connect to one another. When the lever 2 is moved linearly from the rotation completive position, the lever fitting-type manual disconnector 1A is set in a fitting completive position where a fitting-state detective switch is turned on.

Abstract: A device for connecting wire includes a conductive rod having a first slot for inserting a conductor of a wire, and an insulating sleeve covering a portion of the conductive rod, the insulating sleeve having a second slot through which the conductor contacts the conductive rod.

Abstract: A plug includes a disabling mechanism that, upon activation, resists removal of the shaft when inserted into a socket. The plug can also include an indicator that provides an indication that the disabling mechanism has been activated. The plug, which once inserted, changes the state of an electronic device in a substantially permanent manner.

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly including an electrical cable and an electrical connector connected to the electrical cable has a housing thereon defining a passage therethrough for the electrical cable and opposed housing ends circumscribing the cable, one of the housing ends being in facing relation to the electrical connector. The housing has an EAS member secured therein aside the housing passage. An article surveillance unit has first and second housing members joined to one another and defining a seam line, one of the first and second housing members defining structure overlapping the seam line.

Abstract: A connector is provided with a shorting terminal. Male terminal fittings 12 protrude into a hood 11 of a male housing 10, a female housing 20 fitting into this hood 11. A left half of a lower portion of the hood 11 protrudes downwards, a shorting terminal housing recess 70 being provided at this location, this recess 70 housing a shorting terminal 60. The shorting terminal 60 has four resilient contacts 62 which make contact with the male terminal fittings 12 and short-circuit them. The shorting terminal 60 can be inserted, from the posterior of the male housing 10, into the recess 70. A misalignment preventing wall 75 protrudes at an anterior end of the recess 70. A protruding anterior end face of the misalignment preventing wall 75 forms a unified face with a right half of the lower portion of the hood 11.

Abstract: The present invention determines and monitors the connection pattern of data ports which are connected by multiconductor cables. An adapter jacket having an external contact is placed over a standardized cable such as an RJ45 cable which connects the data ports. An adapter board having a plurality of socket contacts is placed adjacent a plurality of data ports. An output and input module are coupled to the socket contacts. A micro-processor which is coupled to the output and input module scans the socket contacts to determine the connection pattern of the data ports.

Abstract: A fuse state indicator includes a fuse casing having a transparent lens, a combustible substance disposed adjacent the lens, and a base layer disposed adjacent the combustible substance and having a contrasting color relative to the combustible substance. A secondary fuse indicating circuit is electrically connected to a main fuse circuit in parallel with a main fuse link, and includes a secondary fuse wire link which is disposed adjacent the combustible substance. Heat created upon vaporization of the secondary fuse link ignites the combustible substance and reveals the base layer through the lens after combustion, thereby indicating a state of the fuse as operable or inoperable by the color visible through the lens. Combustion may be assisted with an energetic chemical compound applied to secondary fuse wire link and combustible substance.

Abstract: The invention provides a divided connector wherein, after a sub connector housing has been housed within a frame, the locked state of these two can be checked easily. A divided connector 1 has a sub connector housing 4 provided with terminal housing chambers 16 for housing male terminal fittings 3, and a frame 5 capable of housing the sub connector housing 4. Lock receiving members 14 protrude from left and right side faces 4A of the sub connector housing 4, and resilient locking members 13, these being capable of bending resiliently, are formed at inner wall faces 5A of the frame 5. When the two members 4 and 5 have reached a correct joining position, the resilient locking members 13 return resiliently to their original position, this causing spaces 15 to have a specified size which allows a detecting probe 20 to be inserted therein.

Abstract: A socket connector (1) includes an insulating housing (3), a plurality of terminals (5) received in the housing, and a ring (4) which has a color different from that of the housing. The housing has a mating portion (310) at a front thereof, and a sleeve (30) projecting from the mating portion for insertion of a plug (21) of a mating connector (2) thereinto. An inner side (42) of the ring has ribs (420) formed thereon. The ribs securely engage with an outer surface (302) of the sleeve. A pair of latches (41) extends from the ring and engages with barbs (312) formed by the mating portion of the housing and located in holes (311) of the housing to secure the ring on the outer surface of the sleeve (30).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides an identification system for signal carrying media connected with a terminal block. The system includes an elongated member adapted having a plurality of locations for communicating information relating to the media and a retaining device having further location for communication information thereon for securing the elongated member to the terminal block.

Abstract: An apparatus configured to couple to a battery contact is provided. The apparatus includes an electrical connector for connection to a battery contact and a current sensor coupled to the electrical connector, the current sensor is used for measuring current through an electrical conductor. In addition, a method of coupling an electrical circuit to a battery contact is provided.

Abstract: An electronic control unit (ECU) is mounted to a non-conductive material housing for installation in a vehicle. In order to diagnose whether or not the ECU is properly installed within the vehicle, a conductive member is placed within the housing. The conductive member includes a pair of pins that are insert molded into the housing such that one end of each pin is electrically connected to the ECU and an opposite end of each pin is exposed at a mounting surface presented by the housing. A fastener is used to mount the housing to the vehicle and includes an enlarged head portion that contacts the exposed ends of the pins, forming an electrical circuit. The ECU monitors the resistance or voltage between the two pins to determine if the ECU is properly mounted. A closed circuit indicates proper mounting and an open circuit indicates improper mounting.

Abstract: An interchangeable, two piece, adapter wire harness for installing different aftermarket autosound components in different vehicles, characterized by a fixed wiring scheme at an intermediate interconnect. A first piece of the interconnect is coupled by a first set of wires permanently to an autosound component-specific connector and a second piece of the interconnect is coupled by a second set of wires permanently to a vehicle wiring harness-specific connector. The set of possible separate autosound circuit functions is determined by those terminals corresponding to each circuit which are present at corresponding locations in both mated pieces.

Abstract: A connector that may indicate an edition of a connecting interface of a computer, includes a host controller, and an indicator electrically connected to the host controller. The host controller includes a judging device used to judge a transmitting velocity between the host of the computer and the peripheral device. Thus, the indicator may be adapted to indicate the edition of the connecting interface according to the transmitting velocity between the host of the computer and the peripheral device.

Abstract: When a pair of male and female connector housings (50) and (40) are fitted with each other, a half-fitted state of the male and female connector housings (50,40) can be easily detected according to whether or not a fitting detection member (60) attached over first connector housing (40) is able to slidingly move to a proper-fitting detecting position. In addition, by setting the proper-fitting detecting position of the fitting detection member (60) closer to a rear end of the housing than an initial position, it is possible to perform at a stroke the detection member moving operation for slidingly moving the fitting detection member (60) to the proper-fitting detecting position as well as the housings-pulling and confirming operation for confirming the state of connection of the housings by pulling the male and female connectors (50) and (40) in disengaging directions.

Abstract: A clasp attachable to the prongs of an electric plug for aiding a provider or user of an appliance to determine that the appliance has been tampered with or used by plugging the electrical plug into a socket. The clasp, once attached, can only be removed by rupturing the clasp. In one embodiment, the clasp is a clamshell construction into which the prong is inserted. Once inserted, the prong can only be withdrawn by rupturing the clasp. In another embodiment, the clasp includes a pair of channels connected by a thin strap. Each channel slides onto one of the prongs. In both embodiments, the clasp is locked in position by engagement of a stud with existing apertures in the prongs.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for connecting a plurality of apparatuses and instruments of a medico-technical system with various functions and circuits, a system encompassing several areas and diverse types of components, using connection and linking cables and tubes, and in which various colors are coordinated with individual sectors of the system while geometric symbols correspond to certain types of system components and markers are used for certain connectors. Thus, the connectors of apparatuses and instruments are designated with the color of the respective area, with the geometric symbol of the respective type of component, and with the assigned marker. The links in the connection and linking cables and tubes are designated with the color, symbol, and marker of the assigned area, component type, and marking. As a result, the related apparatus and instrument connectors and cable and tube connectors are identified by the combination of color, symbol, and marker.

Abstract: Disclosed is a power connector for a DC microwave oven, suitable for connecting power cords which are led from a DC power source and have positive and negative polarities, respectively, to a component arranged in a device chamber which is defined in a body of the DC microwave oven. The power connector comprises a connector body fixedly secured to a rear plate of the body of the DC microwave oven; power terminals for positive and negative polarities, the power terminals projecting into the device chamber from a rear surface of the connector body; and power cord connecting means projecting from a front surface of the connector body, for enabling the power cords which are led from the DC power source and have positive and negative polarities, to be connected thereto, respectively.

Abstract: Microelectronic spring contacts with fiducial alignment marks for use on a semiconductor wafer contactor or similar apparatus, and methods for making such marks, are disclosed. Each alignment mark is placed on a pad adjacent to a contact tip. The alignment mark is positioned on the pad so that it will not contact the terminal or any other part of a wafer under test. The alignment mark and the contact tip are preferably positioned on the pad in the same lithographic step. Then, the pad and like pads, selected ones of which also have similar alignment marks, are attached to the ends of an array of resilient contact elements. A plurality of alignment marks in accurate registration with a plurality of contact tips on a contactor is thus disclosed. Configurations for ensuring that the alignment marks remain free of debris and easily located for essentially the entire life of the contactor are disclosed, as are various different exemplary shapes of alignment marks.

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly including an electrical cable and an electrical connector connected to the electrical cable has a housing thereon defining a passage therethrough for the electrical cable and opposed housing ends circumscribing the cable, one of the housing ends being in facing relation to the electrical connector. The housing has an EAS member secured therein aside the housing passage. An article surveillance unit has first and second housing members joined to one another and defining a seam line, one of the first and second housing members defining structure overlapping the seam line.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a metal plate which is mounted under the housing with hot riveting. Location pegs are made so that low mounting force is possible. A wafer which is black in color or has another contrasting color makes it possible for a video camera to record the true position of the terminals. The surface of the top side of the housing is suited for vacuum pick up.

Abstract: A female housing (30) has cavities (32) for accommodating female terminal fittings and a retainer mounting hole (41) opens sideways across the cavities (32). A retainer (50) is mounted in the retainer mounting hole (41) and permits insertion and withdrawal of the female terminal fittings into and from the cavities (32) and projects from the side surface of the female housing (30) in a partial locking position. However, the retainer (50) is flush with the side surface of the female hosuing (30) in a full locking position. A slider (60) is fitted around the female housing (30) for movement, so that the housing (30) and the slider (60) are in sliding contact with each other. The slider (60) is formed with a retainer insertion hole (68) that can communicate with the retainer mounting hole (41). When the retainer (50) is insufficiently inserted, a detecting portion (69) interferes with a projecting portion (69) of the retainer (50) to restrict the movement of the slider (60).

Abstract: An electrical connector system (200) is disclosed that includes a plurality of modular components. The modular components can include a receptacle housing (210, 503, 1410, 1610, 1810, 1910, 2162, 2610, 3010, 3410), a socket insert (212, 214, 400, 500), a socket electrical contact (410), a grounding spring (216, 218, 1916, 1918), a male polarizing key (220, 222, 224, 1420, 1422, 1424, 2400, 2402, 2404), a plug housing (260, 1560, 1561, 1760, 2360, 2361, 2760), a pin insert (262, 264, 300, 600, 700, 800, 900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300), a pin electrical contact (310), a female polarizing key (270, 272, 274, 2370, 2372, 2374, 2500, 2502, 2504), and a coupler (290, 2367). The modular components can be assembled into desired connector assemblies (202, 501, 1402, 1802, 1902, 2020, 2030, 2040, 2150, 2210, 2220, 2602, 3002, 3402, 4702, 4802, 4902, 204, 2304, 2704).

Abstract: An electrical plug includes a pair of conductive prongs, each of which is formed as a rectangular plate having opposite lateral edges, and a plug body that is made of an insulator material. The plug body encloses an intermediate portion and one of the end portions of each of the conductive prongs, and exposes the other one of the end portions of the conductive prongs to permit connection of the conductive prongs to an electrical outlet. The intermediate portion of at least one of the conductive prongs is formed with a notch that extends from one of the lateral edges toward the other one of the lateral edges.

Abstract: A ZIF socket (1) comprises a base (10), a cover (20) movably mounted on the base, an actuator (30) for driving the cover to move along the base, and an indicator (40). The base defines an array of contact holes (12) for receiving a corresponding number of conductive contacts (50) therein. The cover defines an array of pin holes (22) corresponding to the contact holes of the base for insertion of pins of a CPU mounted thereon. The indicator engages with the actuator and has an indicative portion (42) which extends out of the cover.

Abstract: A terminal connector includes a knob at its outer end. A knob cover snaps into the knob to enable rotation of the knob. The knob cover has resiliently urged lock tabs which snap over lock steps on the knob and into grooves beyond the lock steps. The sides of the lock tabs engage sides of the grooves to transmit torque to the knob. The knob covers are color coded so that a selected color can be installed on a selected knob to indicate its function. An insertion prevention lid is integrally molded over a plug insertion opening of the knob cover to prevent insertion of a connector plug therein. A frangible perimeter of the insertion prevention lid permits its removal to enable insertion of a connector plug.

Abstract: A second tube-side housing (15) is connected to one end of a second tube (14). A fit-in space (51) in which a wall-side housing (19) is capable of fitting is formed at the side, of the second tube-side housing (15), opposite to the side thereof in which the second tube (14) is fitted. A pair of detection terminals (70) is mounted on an upper portion of the second tube-side housing (15), with the detection terminals (70) connected to one end of an electric wire (D1). A slide (33) is longitudinally slidably installed on a continuity inspection portion (52) accommodating the detection terminals (70). The slide (33) accommodates a short-circuit terminal (36) capable of electrically connecting the detection terminals (70) to each other. When both housings (15, 19) fit on each other normally, the slide (33) is pressed toward the housing (15), and the short-circuit terminal (36) short-circuits detection terminals (70).

Abstract: In a connector, a first housing is provided with a projection, and a second housing is provided with a retainer engaged with the projection. An engagement detector is held in the second housing so as to slidable between a first position and a second position. The retainer retains the engagement detector at the first position such that the engagement detector is slidable to the second position only when the projection and the retainer are completely engaged with each other at a complete engagement position. The engagement detector locks the retainer at the complete engagement position when the engagement detector is placed in the second position.

Abstract: An electrical card connector (1) includes an insulating housing (10) receiving a plurality of contacts (20) therein, and an ejector device attached to the insulating housing. The ejector device includes a driving member (30), an operating bar (40) connecting with the driving member at an end thereof and movable along a same direction as the extending direction of the contacts, and a retaining member (50) assembled to the housing. The operating bar defines an engaging portion for engaging with the retaining member.

Abstract: A computer module/module chassis system is provided with a keying system having a binomial design having 2X keying arrangements where X is the number of bits or keying elements in the keying system. The keying system is especially useful in preventing misinstallation of a module in a slot having an incompatible electrical connection system. The usefulness of this keying system is enhanced by the fact that it can be installed late in the manufacturing process or at an installation site.

Abstract: An inspecting jig 1 for a wire harness for inspecting electric continuity of terminals 5 in a connector 8, comprising a jig body 10 having an opening 24 into which the connector is adapted to be inserted, a continuity checking part 11 adapted to be electrically connected to the terminals of the connector when the connector has entered into the opening, a lever member 12 swingably fitted to the jig body and including a locking portion 32 at its one end 12b which is adapted to be locked with an end face 8a of the connector 8 when the connector has entered into the opening 24, thereby to keep the terminals 5 and the continuity checking part 11 in an electrically connected state, and biasing means 13 for biasing the lever member 12 in a direction in which the locking portion 32 is locked with the end face 8a.

Abstract: The invention provides a divided connector wherein, after a sub connector housing has been housed within a frame, the locked state of these two can be checked easily. A divided connector 1 has a sub connector housing 4 provided with terminal housing chambers 16 for housing male terminal fittings 3, and a frame 5 capable of housing the sub connector housing 4. Lock receiving members 14 protrude from left and right side faces 4A of the sub connector housing 4, and resilient locking members 13, these being capable of bending resiliently, are formed at inner wall faces 5A of the frame 5. When the two members 4 and 5 have reached a correct joining position, the resilient locking members 13 return resiliently to their original position, this causing spaces 15 to have a specified size which allows a detecting probe 20 to be inserted therein.

Abstract: The connector checker has a main body with a block accommodating a plurality of detection pins movable forward and backward in the block each for detecting an incorrect insertion state of a terminals which is inserted in a terminal accommodation chamber of a connector by inserting the detection pin into the terminal accommodation chamber. The checker main body has a plurality of through holes vertically elongated in section and a plurality of through holes horizontally elongated in section, and the vertically elongated through holes are disposed to partially overlap with the horizontally elongated through holes to define a plurality of rectangular openings. Through one of the rectangular openings, the detection pin is inserted so as to adequately limit vertical and horizontal movements of the detection pin within the terminal accommodation chamber.

Abstract: A connector housing has a lock arm for locking a terminal therein. The lock arm deflects in an complete insertion state of the terminal so that a spacer abuts against a side surface of the lock arm. The lock arm is formed with a projection which abuts the incompletely inserted terminal in the spacer advancing direction. The projection may be a plate piece elongated in the longitudinal direction of the lock to be pinched by a pair of a resilient contact plates of the terminal. Alternatively, the lock arm may have a protrusion engaging with an engagement hole formed in the connector housing. The protrusion is a rectangular plate extending from the fore end of the lock arm. An inclined guide surface continuous with the engagement hole may be provided in the connector housing. Alternatively, the connector housing may have an inner embossed wall positioned closely to the deflected lock arm to oppose to the spacer.