Abstract: A connector includes a female housing (30) that can be fit into a receptacle (11) of a male housing (10). A lock arm (18) projects into the receptacle (11) and is elastically deformable in a direction intersecting the connecting direction of the housings (10, 30) between an engaging position where it is engageable with a slider (51) assembled into the female housing (30) via compression coil springs (50) and a disengaging position where it is disengaged from the slider (51). If a connecting or separating operation is interrupted halfway, spring forces accumulated in the compression coil springs (50) elastically compressed by the slider (51) are released, and the slider (51) is biased forward and the lock arm (18) located in the engaging position is pushed to forcibly separate the housings (10, 30) from each other.

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 connector for under water or severe environment use, comprising first and second connector parts adapted to be brought together into a mated condition, and an indicator for indicating when the first connector part and the second connector parts are fully mated, the indicator being provided on the first connector part and having at least one radially outwardly extending protrusion, the radial protrusion being movable during mating of the first and second connector parts, from a radially outer position when the connector is in the unmated condition, to a radially inner position indicating that the connector is in the fully mated condition.

Abstract: In a half-fitting prevention connector (11) of the invention, a female connector (20) includes a housing body (22), and a flexible lock arm (21) formed on an upper surface of the housing body (22). A projecting portion (21c) is formed at a front end of the flexible lock arm (21), and a lock arm guide groove (21c) is formed in a lower surface of the projecting portion (21b). A flexible lock arm-guide portion (30c) for fitting in the lock arm guide groove (21c) is formed on one side portion of an upper surface of a housing body (30b) of a male connector housing (30). A flexible lock arm-holding portion (41c) is formed on an upper portion of one inner side surface of a detection member body (41), and projects horizontally therefrom.

Abstract: A system for the secure physical attachment of a second device to a first device is disclosed comprising a first and second inter-connection attachment means in physical association with each device. The second inter-connection attachment means physically mates with its corresponding first inter-connection attachment means. Additionally, means for detecting the physical mating of each of the first and second inter-connection attachment means is provided. The detecting means is preferably associated with at least one of the devices and in communication with each of it's associated device's inter-connection attachment means. Means are provided for determining that the first and second inter-connection attachment means have been securely mated and, if not, means are provided for indicating the status of the completion of the secure attachment there between.

Abstract: An electrical connector with a spring back/self rejection feature is disclosed. More particularly, the electrical connector includes a connector housing, at least one terminal in the connector housing for making contact with a corresponding terminal in a complementary socket, and locking means for locking the connector to the socket when the connector is fully inserted in the socket and in an end position. The connector further includes at least one deflected spring arm that exerts an increasing force on the electrical connector in a direction opposite to a direction of insertion as the electrical connector approaches the end position. The spring arm moves the electrical connector away from the end position when the locking means is not engaged.

Abstract: A connector assembly has first and second connectors (10, 40). A slider (30) can be slid on the first connector (10) from an initial position to a connection position. Detectors (39) are kept at a standby position before the slider (30) reaches a proper connection position to leave the connectors (10, 40) only partly connected, whereas the displacement of the detectors (39) to a detection position is permitted after the slider (30) reaches the connection position to properly connect the connectors (10, 40). Thus, a moved position of the slider (30) or the connected state of the connectors (10, 40) can be detected based on whether the detectors (39) can be displaced to the detection position.

Abstract: A connector assembly has a male housing (10) with a receptacle (11) and a female housing (20) that can be received in the receptacle (11). The female housing (20) has a resiliently deformable lock arm (28) with a projection (30) for engaging a lock (13) on the male housing (10) when the housings (10, 20) are connected properly. A slider (70) is movable on the female housing (20) between a position that permits deformation of the lock arm (28) and a position that prevents deformation of the lock arm (28). Coil springs (80) bias the slider (70) to the deformation preventing position to lock the properly connected housings (10, 20) together. The housings (10, 20) can be separated by deforming the lock arm (28) and pulling both the slider (70) and the female housing (20) back from the male housing (10).

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided having a plug with a sensor probe extending therefrom and a housing having a receptacle jack therein. The receptacle jack is configured to receive the plug, and the housing has a sensor channel associated with the receptacle jack. A sensor contact is retained in the sensor channel and located adjacent the receptacle jack. The sensor contact is aligned with, and engages, the sensor probe when the plug is inserted into the receptacle jack.

Abstract: A connector with a signal detection device for plugging in a corresponding socket of an electronic device is provided, wherein the socket includes a central protruding conductor and an outer insulating portion and the outer insulating portion includes a first contacting flexible piece and a second contacting flexible piece. The connecter includes a first conducting portion for contacting with the central protruding conductor, a second conducting portion for contacting with the first contacting flexible piece of the outer insulating portion, and a third conducting portion for contacting with the second contacting flexible piece, wherein when the connector is plugged in the socket of the electronic device so as to contact the third conducting portion with the second contacting flexible piece, the third conducting portion outputs a detecting signal for being recognized, and the connector stands on the detecting signal to decide whether power is outputted to the electronic device or not.

Abstract: When a connecting or separating operation with or from a mating connector M is interrupted, contact portions 35 of a slider 30 push a receptacle Ma by being subjected to biasing forces accumulated in biasing springs 25, thereby forcibly separating a housing 10 from the mating connector F. This forcible separation shows that two connectors were left partly connected. Since a pair of left and right biasing springs 25 and a pair of left and right contact portions 35 are provided at the opposite sides of a lock arm 17 along the upper surface of the housing 10, a width of the housing 10 is smaller as compared to a connector in which the biasing springs and the contact portions are provided on the left and right side surfaces of the housing.

Abstract: A housing (20) is mountable to a mount hole (H) in a panel (P) and then is connectable with a mating housing (10). The housing (20) has a detector (50) that is movable between a standby position and a mount detecting position. Movement of the detector (50) to the mount detecting position is prevented by interference with the inner surface of the mount hole (H) while the housing (20) is being mounted on the panel (P). However the detector (50) can move to the mount detecting position when the housing (20) is mounted properly. Movement of the detector (50) from the mount detecting position to the standby position is prevented by interference with a rib (18) of the mating housing (10) while the housings (10, 20) are being connected. However, the detector (50) can move to the standby position when the housings (10, 20) are connected properly.

Abstract: A female housing (20) has a slider (40) movable oblique to a connecting direction with a male connector housing (10), and a coil spring (30) for biasing the slider (40) forward with respect to the connecting direction. As the housings (10, 20) are connected, a lock (12) of the male housing (10) contacts a lock (42) of the slider (40) to push the slider (40) backward. The locks (12, 42) disengage when the housings (10, 20) reach a properly connected state. Thus, the restoring force of the coil spring (30) returns the slider (40) to its front-end position and the lock (42) engages a rear side of the lock (12). As a result, the housings (10, 20) are locked together.

Abstract: An electrical assembly includes a plurality of electrical modules. Each of the plurality of electrical modules are sequentially electrically connected to at least one other of the plurality of electrical modules. Each of the plurality of electrical modules include a prior module detection circuit.

Abstract: A connector assembly has a male housing (10) with a receptacle (11) and a female housing (20) that can be received in the receptacle (11). The female housing (20) has a resiliently deformable lock arm (28) with a projection (30) for engaging a lock (13) on the male housing (10) when the housings (10, 20) are connected properly. A slider (70) is movable on the female housing (20) between a position that permits deformation of the lock arm (28) and a position that prevents deformation of the lock arm (28). Coil springs (80) bias the slider (70) to the deformation preventing position to lock the properly connected housings (10, 20) together. The housings (10, 20) can be separated by deforming the lock arm (28) and pulling both the slider (70) and the female housing (20) back from the male housing (10).

Abstract: A connector (1) has a lever (20) to facilitate connection with a mating connector (2). The lever (20) has a detector (30) normally held at a standby position. However, the detector (30) can be displaced to a detecting position when the lever (20) reaches a connection position, thereby detecting a properly connected state of the connectors (1, 2).

Abstract: A connector has a female housing (20) with a lock arm (27) that engages a male housing (10) when the housings (10, 20) are connected properly. The female housing (20) has a slider (50) that is urged by a spring (40) toward a position for preventing deformation of the lock arm (27). The lock arm (27) deforms during connection of the housings (10, 20) and prevents the slider (50) from moving to the deformation preventing position. As a result, the spring (40) is compressed during the connecting process. The lock arm (27) is restored when the housings (10, 20) are connected properly, and the springs (40) move the slider (50) to the deformation preventing position. The housings (10, 20) can be separated by deforming the lock arm (27) and moving the slider (50) back.

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: An electrical connector assembly is provided including a CPA, a first connector housing, a second connector housing, a retention assembly, a second retention feature, and a CPA mounting assembly. The CPA includes a retention assembly locking element and a CPA retention element. A retention assembly is mounted to the first connector housing to maintain the first and second connector housings in contact when they are mated. The retention assembly includes a first retention feature, a CPA retention feature, and a locking contact surface, and is movable between a locked and unlocked position. The first connector housing also has a CPA mounting assembly mounted thereto. The CPA is slidably mounted to the CPA mounting assembly and is movable to first and second positions. In its first position, the CPA permits engagement of the first and second connector housings. In its second position, the CPA prevents engagement and disengagement of the first and second connector housings.

Abstract: An optical connector 10 includes slide pins 16a and 16b, held for movement in a direction of an axis of the optical connector 10, and a proximity switch 21 whose conducting state can be switched in response to the movement of the slide pins. Only when the optical connector 10 is properly connected to an optical receptacle 11, the proximity switch 21 is turned into the conducting state.

Abstract: A connector has first and second housings (10, 20). The second housing (20) has a deformable lock arm (27) that engages the first housing (10) when the housings (10, 20) are connected. A slider (41) is mounted on the first housing (10) for movement between a position that prevents deformation of the lock arm (27) and a position that permits such deformation. Springs (40) bias the slider (41) to the deformation preventing position. The slider (41) has a resilient piece (60) that is pushed by the first housing (10) to move the slider (41) to the deformation permitting position as the housings (10, 20) are connected. The resilient piece (60) is deformed when the housings (10, 20) are connected and the slider (41) is propelled by the springs (40) to the deformation preventing position. The housings (10, 20) can be separated merely by pulling the slider (41) backward.

Abstract: A lock arm (31) includes a leg portion (31b), which is provided at an intermediate portion of a lock portion (34) between at a front end portion and a rear end thereof, and extends to a housing body (35) of a male connector housing (33), and the lock arm can be pivotally moved on the leg portion (31b) serving as a fulcrum. A fitting detection member (51) of a lever-like shape is mounted on the male connector housing (33) such that when the fitting detection member is pressed down by a detection member-limiting portion (61), provided at the rear end of the lock arm (31), a front end portion of the fitting detection member is pivotally displaced outwardly from the housing body (35).

Abstract: A housing (20) is mountable to a mount hole (H) in a panel (P) and then is connectable with a mating housing (10). The housing (20) has a detector (50) that is movable between a standby position and a mount detecting position. Movement of the detector (50) to the mount detecting position is prevented by interference with the inner surface of the mount hole (H) while the housing (20) is being mounted on the panel (P). However the detector (50) can move to the mount detecting position when the housing (20) is mounted properly. Movement of the detector (50) from the mount detecting position to the standby position is prevented by interference with a rib (18) of the mating housing (10) while the housings (10, 20) are being connected. However, the detector (50) can move to the standby position when the housings (10, 20) are connected properly.

Abstract: A retainer (40) has side plates (45) that slide against sliding-contact surfaces (29) of a female housing (20). Each sliding-contact surface (29) has an obliquely extending guide rib (33) and a locking projection (36) below the guide rib (33). The inner surface of each side plate (45) has a guide groove (46) into which the guide rib (33) is fittable and a locking hole (50) into which the locking projection (36) is fittable. Terminal fittings (11) are inserted into cavities (25) of the housing (20) and then the retainer (40) is pushed along the guide ribs (33) to a full locking position where the front edges of the side plates (45) contact the front edges of the sliding-contact surfaces (29) and the locking projections (36) are located in the locking holes (50) to doubly lock the terminal fittings (11) in the cavities (25).

Abstract: A connector with male and female housings (10, 30) is capable of detecting a partial connection both during a connecting operation and during a separating operation. The male housing (10) has a receptacle (11) and a lock arm (18) projects into a receptacle (11). The lock arm (18) is resiliently deformable between an engaging position where it is engageable with a slider (51) assembled into the female housing (30) and a disengaging position where it is disengaged from the slider (51). Coil springs (50) in the female housing (30) urge the slider (51) toward the male housing (10). If a connecting or separating operation is interrupted halfway the coil springs (50) push the slider (51) to forcibly separate the housings (10, 30) from each other.

Abstract: A conductive member is provided in a first connector together with a plurality of terminal fittings. The conductive member includes elastic arms associated with the respective terminal fittings. Each elastic arm is divided into a first conductive piece and a second conductive piece which are moved together. The first conductive piece is brought into contact with the terminal fitting when the first connector and the second connector are disengaged. The second conductive piece is away from the terminal fitting when the first connector and the second connector are disengaged. Insulative members are provided in the second connector so as to be associated with the respective elastic arms. Each insulative member includes a first insulative piece and a second insulative piece. The first insulative piece is inserted between the terminal fitting and the first conductive piece when the first connector and the second connector are engaged.

Abstract: A half-fitting prevention connector includes a female connector having a flexible lock arm, a male connector for fitting into the female connector, and a fitting detection member which is mounted on the female connector to slide in a fitting direction of the two connectors, and a half-fitted condition of the two connectors is detected by determining whether or not the fitting detection member can be slidingly moved. The fitting detection member includes a deflection prevention rib which is formed at a rear end thereof to prevent the deflection of the lock arm in a completely-fitted condition. When the completely-fitted condition is achieved, this deflection prevention rib is slid under the lock arm to prevent the deflection of the flexible lock arm. Therefore, even when a load is applied to the flexible lock arm, the locked condition will not be canceled, thereby stabling maintaining the fitted condition.

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: The invention improves the assembly operation of a connector provided with a detecting member. A female housing 20 is provided with a locking arm 33 capable of engaging with a locking protrusion 14 of a male housing 10. A detecting member 50 capable of moving in an anterior-posterior direction is attached to an upper face of this locking arm 33. The detecting member 50 has an operating member 53 joined to a posterior end of a main body 51 by a hinge 52. A finger engages from the posterior with the operating member 53 to push in the detecting member 50, this detecting member 50 being pushed in its direction of fitting in an inclined downwards direction. When the detecting member 50 is in a waiting position, the operating member 53 thereof is located above a posterior portion of the upper face of the locking arm 33. This posterior portion of the upper face of the locking arm 33 has a guiding inclined face 44 formed thereon, this guiding inclined face 44 being inclined downwards in the pushing-in direction.

Abstract: A connector has female and male housings (10, 20) that are connectable with one another. A recess (28) is formed in an outer surface of the male housing (20). A detector (40) is mounted in an initial position in the recess (28) before the housings (10, 20) are connected, and is moved to a detecting position after the housings (10, 20) are connected properly for preventing separation of the housings (10, 20). The detector (40) has a disengaging hole (46), a rotation permitting space (47) that communicates with the disengaging hole (46) and a catchable portion (48) facing into the rotation permitting space (47). A disengaging jig (60) has a disengaging portion (62) that can be inserted into the disengagement hole (46), rotated and pulled against the catchable portion (48) to move the detecting member (40) to the initial position.

Abstract: A first mark 28 is provided on a rotatable member 4, or on a connector 3 on which the rotatable member 4 is rotatably mounted. A second mark 30 is provided on the connector 3 on which the rotatable member 4 is rotatably mounted, or on the rotatable member 4 so as to be ascertained whether or not a pair of connectors 2, 3 are fully engaged with each other. Thus, a full engagement condition is ascertained without additional parts. Preferably, the first mark 28 or the second mark 30 is a projecting part 28 provided on the engaging arm 27 which is mounted resiliently on the rotatable member 4 or on the connector 3 on which the rotatable member 4 is rotatably mounted. Also preferably, the second mark 30 or the first mark 28 is the engaging part 30 with which the projecting part 28 is engaged.

Abstract: A jumper cable apparatus includes two couplers, and a device for shutting off an electric coupling between the couplers when the couplers are wrongly coupled to electric poles, or for electrically coupling the couplers together when the couplers are coupled to correct electric poles. A relay is coupled between the couplers, and is coupled to another relay for actuating the relay to shut off the electric coupling between the couplers. A positive voltage detecting device may be used for detecting whether the couplers have been correctly coupled to the electric poles or not.

Abstract: In a half-fitting prevention connector (31) of the invention, when a pair of connector housings (40, 50) are fitted together, a half-fitted condition of the connector housings (40, 50) is detected by determining whether or not a fitting detection member (60) on first connector housing (40) can be slid into a proper fitting detection position. The proper fitting detection position of the fitting detection member (60) is set at a position which is nearer relative to a front end of the housing than its initial position is. Therefore, by one operation for fitting the two connector housings together, with the fitting detection member held with the hand, the housing-fitting operation and the detection member-moving operation can be completed at a time. And besides, there is no need to change the positions of the fingers during this operation, and the housing-fitting operation can be effected with a reduced number of operations.

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: An indicator for a mating connector pair provides a visual indication when a plug-side connector is fully engaged with a jack-side connector. The plug-side connector is configured for engagement with the jack-side connector to form an electrical connection. The plug-side connector includes a connector body and a bayonet sleeve rotatably connected to the connector body. The sleeve includes two slots which are configured for engagement with corresponding lugs on the jack-side connector. The indicator is located on the sleeve and aligns with a reference point when the slots in the sleeve are fully engaged with the lugs of the jack-side connector. The indicator may be a substantially V-shaped notch, a dimple, a ridge or a lug.

Abstract: A connector (Fa) has a housing (10) in which terminal fittings (14) are accommodated. A cover (30) can be assembled with the housing 10 to cover the terminal fittings (14). The connector (Fa) also has a detector (35) for detecting whether the housing (10) is connected properly with a mating connector (M) based on whether the detector (35) can be assembled with the housing (10) at a properly assembled position. The housing (10), the cover (30) and the detector (35) are prepared as two units. Thus, assembling operability is better as compared to a case where these three are prepared separate.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector adapter has a sensing mechanism for determining when the adapter has a connector plug therein and when the adapter is vacant or empty. The sensing mechanism creates an indication of the state of the adapter which is transmitted to a control circuit. The control circuit responds to the indication by activating or deactivating a laser, for example, which applies optical energy to the adapter. The laser is deactivated when the adapter has no connector plug therein and is activated when there is a connector plug in place in the adapter. In two of the embodiments of the invention, the sensing mechanism signals the impending insertion or withdrawal of the connector plug relative to the adapter.

Abstract: The location and type of equipment shelf installed in an optical fiber distribution frame is detected and transmitted to a software management system automatically. A plurality of photo transceivers, arrayed on the frame, detects encoded indicia on each shelf. The coded information is inventoried into a database and displayed in a virtual graphical representation of the frame.

Abstract: An electrical connector couple comprises a first connector and a second connector. The first connector comprises a first insulative housing and a plurality of first contacts. The first insulative housing has two side walls with at least one wedge formed on one side wall. The second connector comprises a second insulative housing and a plurality of second contacts. A side wall is defined on the second insulative housing for engaging with the side wall having the wedge formed thereon. The side wall of the second insulative housing has a recess defined therein for receiving the wedge. When the first and second connectors are mated together completely, due to the construction of the wedge and the recess, a sound can be made by a hit of the two engaging side walls to indicate the completeness of the mating.

Abstract: A semi-coupling detection connector to detect a semi-coupling state and to ensure an uncoupling operation is provided. A first connector 2 is equipped with an energized slider 4. A second connector 3 is provided with an abutting portion 5 and a locking portion 20. The slider 4 is provided with an abutting arm 24 having an abutting portion 25. The first connector 2 is provided with a locking arm 38, having a locking portion 29, and a guide portion 36. A slide portion 40 is provided on a side of the locking arm 38 near the locking portion 29. The slider 4 is provided with a first guide sloping portion 27 and a second guide sloping portion 28. The slide portion 40 is provided on both sides of the locking arm 38. When the locking portion 29 runs onto the second sloping portion 28, the abutting portion 25 runs onto the guide portion 36, and the abutment of between the abutting portions 5,25 is released.

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: A terminal block in the form of a terminal strip (1) with several connecting sites has connecting sites (2) for 230 volts and connecting sites (10) for low voltage (6 to 15 volts), and the connecting sites (2, 10) can be supplied with voltage individually or in groups, independently of one another. The terminal block as claimed in the invention which can also contain a clock timer is controlled using an integrated control panel (4) and/or via a USB connection (20) via a computer.

Abstract: A connector 29 comprises a male connector 31, a female connector 33 to be fitted to this male connector 31, an elastic latching member 43, which is provided on an outer periphery of one of the male connector 31 and the female connector 33 and engages with the other connector to retain a fitted state of the connectors 31 and 33, and a half-fitting prevention member 35 for notifying a half-fitted state by detaching the male connector 31 and the female connector 33 when the connectors 31 and 33 are in a half-fitted state, and for preventing the half-fitted state from being retained. The half-fitting prevention member 35 is placed at a height that is nearly equal to or less than a height of the elastic latching member 43, which projects from an outer peripheral surface 51, thereabove.

Abstract: A connector assembly (1) mounted on a printed circuit board for mating with the network cable includes a housing (11) configured to two mating ports (10) to receive their complementary connector. A conditioning unit (3) is installed into the housing (11) and disposed between these mating ports (10), and includes a circuit board (30) having conditioning components (31) and two terminal modules (32) surface mounted thereon. A pair of flexible latching portions (14) is formed on two side edges of the rear side of the housing (11) respectively. And a stopping portion (16) is formed underneath every latching portion (14) and extending a predetermined distance longer than the length of the latching portion. A notch (37) is formed at one edge of the circuit board (30) to be engaged with the latch (14) to fix the conditioning unit (3) in position.

Abstract: A conductive member is provided in a first connector together with a plurality of terminal fittings. The conductive member includes elastic arms associated with the respective terminal fittings. Each elastic arm is divided into a first conductive piece and a second conductive piece which are moved together. The first conductive piece is brought into contact with the terminal fitting when the first connector and the second connector are disengaged. The second conductive piece is away from the terminal fitting when the first connector and the second connector are disengaged. Insulative members are provided in the second connector so as to be associated with the respective elastic arms. Each insulative member includes a first insulative piece and a second insulative piece. The first insulative piece is inserted between the terminal fitting and the first conductive piece when the first connector and the second connector are engaged.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided having a connector position assurance device (CPA) and a plug and header. The plug and header have mating interfaces that interconnect to form an electrical connection therebetween. A deflectable latch assembly is mounted on an exterior surface of one of the plug and header. The latch assembly includes at least one latch beam that is deflectable from side-to-side relative to the plug and header along an axis transverse to the direction of engagement between the plug and header. A CPA is provided having a beam blocking portion that blocks lateral movement of the latch assembly. The CPA is movable between first and second positions relative to the latch beam. The beam blocking portion is spaced laterally remote from the latch beam when the CPA is in its first pre-staged position, thereby permitting lateral deflection of the beam along an arcuate path transverse to the direction of engagement between the plug and housing.

Abstract: A plug connector (1) is disclosed having a secondary locking device (8) with legs (10), which fix the locking arms (5) of the plug connector (1) in their final locked position in a socket (16). The secondary locking device (8) also has a spring arm (12) with a step (13), which is supported on a locking projection (15) formed on the housing (2) of the plug connector (1), which holds the secondary locking device (8) in a pre-locked position, where the step (13) is only lifted from the locking projection (15) during the insertion of the plug connector (1) into the socket (16). Thereafter, the secondary locking device (8) can be locked into the final locked position.

Abstract: A connector includes male and female housings (10, 30). The male housing (10) has a receptacle (11) and lock arm (18) projects into the receptacle (11) for locking the female housing (30). A slider (60) is assembled in the female housing (30) and is biased forwardly by springs (61). The lock arm (18) is resiliently deformable between an engaging position where the lock arm (18) is engageable with the slider (60) and a disengaging position where the lock arm (18) is disengaged from the slider (60). If a connecting or separating operation is interrupted halfway, spring forces accumulated in the springs (61) are released and push the slider (60) against the lock arm (18) to forcibly separate the housings (10, 30).