Abstract: A transparent window for a multiple socket includes a housing and a transparent plate. Wherein, the socket is provided with receptacles and an embedding region. The embedding region is for forming a transparent window by covering the transparent plate thereon, and the transparent plate is further formed with indicative or decorative texts and symbols, thereby indicating uses of individual receptacles of the multiple socket and decorating the multiple socket.

Abstract: A terminal examination jig 10 includes a jig body 12 having a gauge receiving portion 13 and a terminal holding portion 20, and a limit gauge 28 releasably supported pivotally on a support pin 14 extending through the gauge receiving portion 13 in a bridging manner. The terminal receiving portion 20 has a fixing surface 23a against which a bottom surface of a terminal (an object to be examined) is adapted to abut, and a fixing screw 25 for pressing the terminal against the fixing surface 23a to hold the terminal is provided at the terminal receiving portion 20. The limit gauge 28 has an opening portion 30 which is formed into a shape corresponding to the shape of an electrical contact portion of the terminal. Whether or not the bending of the terminal is within a tolerance is judged by checking whether or not the electrical contact portion can pass through the opening portion 30 without interference when the limit gauge 28 is pivotally moved about the support pin 14.

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: The present invention relates to a common connector structure, which is a die-molded close receptacle with a socket to hold and fix different types of memory cards at different times. Said receptacle comprises of a set of leaf springs at both sides of the socket to detect and control the memory card inserted in the socket. A multiple of guiding and halt-protection elements are mounted at both sides of the socket to avoid miss-insertion of the memory card. Wherein, a multiple of rows/sets of Pins of different types are embedded on the baseboard in sequence, and the Pins extrude a little bit from the receptacle at one end to contact the corresponding interface jacks of the memory card; while they rises from the baseboard vertically to at the other end.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing having a deflectable latch; electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a connector position assurance (CPA) member slidably mounted to the housing. The latch has a front end with an inward projecting latch projection. The front end of the latch includes a first rearward facing stop surface and a second forward facing stop surface. The forward facing stop surface is located at a top side of the front end. The first stop surface is adapted to retain the CPA member at an unlocked position. The second stop surface is adapted to retain the CPA member at a locked position at the top side of the front end.

Abstract: A connector includes a male connector housing and a female connector housing having therein a fitting detector member. The fitting detector member includes a fitting detector terminal to be brought into contact with a short-circuit terminal disposed within the male connector housing when the female connector housing is completely fitted with the male connector housing; and a locking member having an engaging portion with the male connector housing. These components are formed separately from the female connector housing. The locking member made of resin is fixed to the fitting detector terminal made of metal. The locking member is displaced together with the fitting detector terminal in the process of the fitting operation of the female connector housing with the male connector housing.

Abstract: An embodiment of this invention provides a system and method for indicating the orientation of a packaged IC in a socket. An LED is physically mounted to a socket. One lead of the LED is electrically connected to a positive voltage through a socket hole on the socket. When the orientation of the IC package in the socket is correct, the other lead of the LED is connected to a ground path on the packaged IC. As a result, the LED is activated indicating the orientation of the packaged IC is correct.

Abstract: While an operation of fitting a male connector housing (10) and a female connector housing (20) on each other is being performed, a connection locking piece (28) is disposed between elastic arms (32). The elastic arms (32) are prevented from elastically deforming inward or in a closing direction. Consequently an interference between a protection wall (29) and an outward projected part (37) is maintained, and the connection locking piece (28) interferes with an inclined surface (36A). The interference securely prevents the pressing operation of a fit-on detection member (30) forward from being performed. When the male connector housing (10) and the female connector housing (20) are normally fit on each other, the connection locking piece (28) is disposed away from the inclined surfaces (32A) and (36A). Thus, there is no interference between the protection wall (29) and the outward projected part (37) and between the connection locking piece (28) and the inclined surface (36A).

Abstract: A lock projection (17) is formed on an outer surface of a lock arm (16) as a locking means for locking a first and a second connectors (10, 40) in their connected state and locking projections (19F, 19R) are formed on an inner surface of the lock arm (16) for holding a detector (30) at a standby position. Thus, the lock arm (16) has a higher strength as compared to the one formed with an opening penetrating the lock arm from the outer surface to the inner surface.

Abstract: A connector includes a male connector housing and a female connector housing having therein a fitting detector member. The fitting detector member includes a fitting detector terminal to be brought into contact with a short-circuit terminal disposed within the male connector housing when the female connector housing is completely fitted with the male connector housing; and a locking member having an engaging portion with the male connector housing. These components are formed separately from the female connector housing. The locking member made of resin is fixed to the fitting detector terminal made of metal. The locking member is displaced together with the fitting detector terminal in the process of the fitting operation of the female connector housing with the male connector housing.

Abstract: A connector (10) has a holder (11), auxiliary connectors (60) and a retainer (34). The retainer (34) has slanted surfaces (38A) and a vertical wall (39A). The slanted surfaces (38A) engage an opening-end surface (57A) of a mating connector (50) to guide the retainer (34) into a proper position if the auxiliary connectors (60) are inserted to proper positions. However the vertical wall (39A) contacts the opening-end surface (57A) if the auxiliary connectors (60) are not pushed to the proper positions. Thus, the fitting operation cannot be completed and the improperly inserted auxiliary connector (60) is detected.

Abstract: The connector assembly security device refers to a device used for verifying the proper position of a connector in an assembly, said connector provided with a number of connection terminals connected to conductor cables, and which is intended for being housed on a base part, also provided with connection terminals. Likewise, it is also a function of said device to carry out a second retention in case the first retention existing between the connector and the base part fails, thus preventing disconnection.

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: An electrical connector (1) includes a dielectric housing (10) defining a number of passageways (22) and a number of terminals (12) received in corresponding passageways. The terminals have a number of signal terminals (13) received in corresponding passageways of the dielectric housing, a grounding terminal (14) and a detecting terminal (15) for electrically connecting with an indicating unit of a printed circuit board (2). Each of the grounding terminal and the detecting terminal includes an engaging portion (27′) for electrically connecting with a terminal of a complementary connector, a mounting portion (28′) for electrically connecting with the PCB and a retaining portion (30′) located between the engaging portion and the mounting portion.

Abstract: An embodiment of this invention provides a system and method for sensing the status of a ZIF socket lever. An LED is physically mounted to a socket. One lead of the LED is electrically connected to a positive voltage through a electrical contact on the socket. When the ZIF socket lever is closed, the other lead of the LED is connected to a ground. As a result, the LED is activated indicating the ZIF socket lever is closed.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (1) includes an insulative housing (2), a number of conductive contacts (3), a number of conductive wires (5) respectively soldered with the contacts, a spacer (4) assembled to the housing and an insulative cover (7) overmolded on the housing. The housing includes a plurality of passageways (25) and an L-shaped receiving space (20) communicating with the passageways (25). The contacts are respectively received in the passageways and include a number of first contacts (3a) for signal transmission to a complementary connector, a pair of second contacts (3b) functioning as grounding contacts and a third contact (3c) electrically connecting with a corresponding detecting terminal of the complementary connector for indicating an engaging status between the cable connector assembly and the complementary connector.

Abstract: A system and method for monitoring connectivity in a cable system includes radio frequency identification (RFID) transponders on cable ends and RFID sensors at connection points. The RFID sensors are connected to a central monitoring system. Presence of a particular cable end at a particular connection point is detected and recorded by the central monitoring system.

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 plug-connection verification system for detecting a properly made electrical plug connection. A detection device is provided which includes an analyzer unit and a data transmission device, the analyzer unit being designed to detect the position of the locking element and the data transmission device being designed to transmit the determined position of the locking element.

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: A connector apparatus is adapted for determining cable connection status and comprises a first connector. The first connector comprises a plurality of contacts capable of coupling to a corresponding plurality of conductors in a cable, a substrate supporting the plurality of contacts, and an insulator layer encasing at least a portion of the individual contacts of the plurality of contacts and mutually isolating the contacts. The first connector further comprises a shroud enclosing the plurality of contacts, the substrate, and the insulator layer. The shroud is electrically conductive and separated into first and second electrically isolated segments. Each of the first and second segments is electrically connected to respective first and second reference contacts.

Abstract: A smart card connector (30) which includes a base (36) that can mount on a circuit board and a cover (76) that can hold a card (C) and that has a rear end pivotally connected to the base. The cover has a cover frame (77) and has a locking member (140) movable on the cover frame, so when the cover is closed on the base the locking member can be moved to lock the cover down against the base. A switch means mounted on the base and lying in the path of the locking member, detects movement of the locking member between its unlocked and locked positions, to operate circuitry that prevents reading a card until the cover is fully pivoted down and the locking member has moved to its locked position. One type of switch means includes a pair of switch blades (200, 202) lying at opposite sides of the base and engaging side portions (154, 156) of the locking member as the locking member becomes fully locked.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing having a deflectable cantilevered mating connector latch arm, electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a connector position assurance (CPA) member movably mounted to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The CPA member comprising a top section and two downwardly extending rails. Each rail has a bottom end adapted to contact a shorting clip of a mating electrical connector and move the shorting clip off of connection with contacts of the mating electrical connector. The first rail includes a wedge surface and a detent locating surface. The wedge surface is adapted to be contacted by the mating electrical connector to deflect the first rail. When the CPA member is moved to the closed position, the detent locating surface is adapted to be positioned below a detent surface of the housing to retain the CPA member in the closed position.

Abstract: A reconfigurable interactive kiosk for producing a printout of a digital image. The interactive kiosk includes: a processor for processing digital images. The processor includes memory, display screen, user input device, updatable stored scalable digital images and a hard copy medium connected to the processor for transferring the combined digital image to a hard copy medium that can be a composite image on a single size/type of medium, or on multiple size/types of medium. A camera captures a digital image and provides the captured image to the processor. At least one of a CD ROM drive, a floppy disk drive and a photo scanner may be connected for adding digital images to the user input. Input devices may include a roller ball, keypad, microphone and joystick and/or laser gun and display screen icons for selecting a desired function represented by the selected icon.

Abstract: A first connector housing has a first flexible arm member formed with a hole. A second connector housing has a projection adapted to be engaged with the hole in a case where the second connector housing is fitted with the first connector housing in a first direction. A fitting detection member is attached with the first connector housing such that the first connector housing is movable in the first direction between a first position and a second position. The fitting detection member has a second flexible arm member adapted to be engaged with the first flexible arm member to retain the first connector housing at the first position. The engagement between the first flexible arm member and the second flexible arm member is released to allow the first connector housing to move to the second position, in a case where the first flexible arm member is flexed when the first connector housing is placed at the first position.

Abstract: A connector has a housing (10) with cavities (11) for receiving terminal fittings (21). Each cavity (11) has a lock (12) with a fastening portion (13) for locking the terminal fitting (21). A jig contact portion (14) is formed at the side of the fastening portion (13). A withdrawing jig (J) comes into sliding contact with the jig contact portion (14) to deform the lock (12) away from the terminal fitting (21) to cancel the locked state. The front end (14F) of the jig contact portion (14) is more backward than the front end (13F) of the fastening portion (13). Thus, a stroke of the sliding-contact accompanied by frictional resistance between the withdrawing jig (J) and the jig contact portion (14) is shortened, and frictional resistance is reduced during the insertion of the withdrawing jig (J).

Abstract: Apparatus comprising an appliance having three appliance contacts disposed on its bottom surface and an appliance docking tray that allows transfer of power and data. The appliance docking tray has a grid of electrical contacts disposed on its top surface, and switching apparatus, such as a processor and switch matrix, coupled to the electrical contacts of the grid. The switching apparatus electronically switches between the electrical contacts to determine which of the electrical contacts touch the appliance contacts when the appliance is disposed on the top surface of the docking tray.

Abstract: A mating detection system is provided in an electrical connector assembly. A first connector has a mating detection element integral therewith and movable from an unmated position to a mating detection position. A second connector is mateable with the first connector and has an actuator element engageable with the mating detection element of the first connector. The actuator element moves the mating detection element from its unmated position to its mating detection position and, thereby, visually indicates that the connectors have been mated.

Abstract: A plurality of male terminal fittings (17) and a shorting terminal (23) can be accommodated into a male housing (10). The shorting terminal (23) has a main portion (27), resilient contact pieces (28) for contacting the male terminal fittings (17), and pushable pieces (29) to be pushed for inserting the shorting terminal (23) into the male housing (10). The pushable pieces (29) are bent at the main portion (27) such that plate surfaces thereof extend along a pushing direction of the shorting terminal (23). The male housing (10) has receiving portions (30) for receiving the pushable pieces (29) to restrict a depth to which the shorting terminal (23) is pushed.

Abstract: A mating detection system is provided in an electrical connector assembly. A first connector has a mating detection element integral therewith and movable from an unmated position to a mating detection position. A second connector is mateable with the first connector and has an actuator element engageable with the mating detection element of the first connector. The actuator element moves the mating detection element from its unmated position to its mating detection position and, thereby, visually indicates that the connectors have been mated.

Abstract: A slider (41) surrounds a female housing (30) and can move forward and backward thereon. Springs (46) are provided compressibly between the slider (41) and the female housing (30). A male housing (10) has a receptacle (11) for receiving the female housing (30) and the slider (41). The male housing (10) also has a lock arm (20) engageable with a lock (37) of the female housing (30). The lock arm (20) can interfere with the slider (41) upon being resiliently displaced, but does not interfere with the slider (41) upon being restored. Pushable portions (51) are provided at symmetrical positions on the female housing (30) and are pushable during a connecting operation. The slider (41) has escape grooves (52) for receiving the pushable portions (51).

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: In a connector provided with a slider for detecting a half-engagement with respect to a mating connector in accordance with a state of the slider, a resin housing includes a slider receiving section for accommodating the slider and a terminal receiving section for accommodating a terminal connected with an electric wire, which are vertically arranged so as to oppose to each other while defining a gap therebetween. A reinforcing wall member is integrally molded with the housing so as to bridge the slider receiving section and the terminal receiving section in at least one side portion of the housing.

Abstract: A connector has a housing (20) with a recess (21). A moving plate (50) is located at an initial position in the recess (21) by a resilient restoring force of a spring (40) with a slider (30) held at a returning position in the recess (21). A mating connector moves the moving plate (50) to a connection position in this state and a resilient restoring force is accumulated in the spring (40). If the state of the slider (30) held at the returning position is canceled with the mating connector properly connected and the moving plate (50) at the connection position, the resilient force accumulated in the spring (40) is released as the slider (30) is moved to a releasing position. Thus, the spring (40) is free from permanent set in fatigue.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile device comprising an apparatus for generating electric energy, which is connected to an energy distribution network containing branches to the electric loads. A switching and distribution unit connected to the energy generating system comprises a switch which is arranged upstream from the branches. The loads are connected to the switching and distribution unit by means of flexible conductors with connectors on their ends. Means are provided to ensure that the connectors can only be separated when there is no current.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided, including a connector position assurance device (CPA) movable between locked and unlocked positions along a longitudinal axis of the CPA. The CPA includes rails. The connector assembly also includes first and second connector housings having mating ends configured to mate with one another. A CPA guide assembly is mounted to at least one of the first and second connector housings. The CPA guide assembly includes CPA guide rails slidably accepting the guide rail of the CPA. The CPA permits engagement and disengagement of the first and second connector housings when in the unlocked position. The CPA prevents disengagement of the first and second connector housings when in the locked position. When the first and second connector housings are disengaged, the CPA can not move to the locked position. The connector assembly further includes a sweeping element mounted to the CPA.

Abstract: A male housing (10) pushes the front ends of springs (50), and a pushing portion (13) at the front end of the male housing (10) is more backward than the front ends of the springs (50), and front end portions of the springs (50) and a front end of the male housing (10) overlap. Thus, a connector can be made smaller by an overlapping length of the springs (50) and the male housing (10).

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: An apparatus for electronic data storage is disclosed. The apparatus includes any number of discrete data storage devices mounted on a card which readily can be inserted into and removed from an associated piece of electronic equipment, such as a computer. One or more controllers mounted on the card or remotely control the transfer of data to and from each discrete data storage device. Multiple cards containing one or more discrete data storage devices can be arrayed for use in connection with any number of associated electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A card connector (41) for electrically connecting a card (1) and a circuit board (90) includes a housing (42) for accommodating the card (1), a metal plate (64) forming a part of a wall (47) of the housing (1), and at least one metal piece (78, 79) provided along the metal plate (64_such that the metal piece (78, 79) is able to contact with and separate from the metal plate (64) to form at least one switch (91, 92). No wall (47) is necessary at the position of the metal plate (64) so that the thickness of the wall (47) is minimized.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided including a CPA, a first connector housing, a second connector housing, a retention assembly, and a CPA mounting assembly. The CPA includes a retention assembly biasing element. A retention assembly is mounted to at least one of the first and second connector housings to maintain the first and second connector housings in contact when they are mated. The retention assembly includes a removal element, and is movable between a locked and unlocked position responsive to contact between the retention assembly biasing element of the CPA and the removal element. At least one of the first and second connector housings has a CPA mounting assembly mounted thereto. The CPA is slidably mounted to the CPA mounting assembly and is movable to first, second, and third positions. In its first position, the CPA permits engagement of the first and second connector housings.

Abstract: A resilient locking piece (58) projects from a detector (50). When male and female housings (10, 20) are connected, a lock arm (30) is inclined and the engaging portions (38) return the detector (50). In this state, the detector (50) cannot be pushed in, with the result that a partial connection can be detected. When the connectors (10, 20) are connected property, the lock arm (30) returns to engage an engageable portion (35) with a lock (15) from behind. At this time, a head (59) of the resilient locking piece (58) is opposed to a slanted guiding surface (15B) of the lock (15). Accordingly, the detector (50) is pushed in and reaches a detecting position while the resilient locking piece (58) is guided by the guiding surface (15B) and deformed. In this way, proper connection of the housings (10, 20) is detected.

Abstract: A lever-type connector electrically detects a connected state of housings and has an improved reliability in its connection detecting function. A magnet (33) is provided integrally in an operable portion (31) of a lever (30), and a lead switch (50) is provided at the bottom surface of a receptacle (41). The lever (30) is operated to engage cam pins (44) with cam grooves (35), and female and male housings (10, 40) are properly connected by the cam action and the lead switch (50) is turned on by a magnetic force of the magnet (33). Whether the two housings (10, 40) are connected properly can be detected electrically by connecting the lead switch (50) with a detecting circuit or the like.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing having a deflectable cantilevered mating connector latch arm, electrical contacts connected to the housing; and a connector position assurance (CPA) member movably mounted to the housing between an open position and a closed position. The CPA member comprising a top section and two downwardly extending rails. Each rail has a bottom end adapted to contact a shorting clip of a mating electrical connector and move the shorting clip off of connection with contacts of the mating electrical connector. The first rail includes a wedge surface and a detent locating surface. The wedge surface is adapted to be contacted by the mating electrical connector to deflect the first rail. When the CPA member is moved to the closed position, the detent locating surface is adapted to be positioned below a detent surface of the housing to retain the CPA member in the closed position.

Abstract: A connector system allows for visual determination of mating or engagement of a jack-side connector and a plug-side connector. A jack-side connector has a first securing device and a plug-side connector having a sleeve rotatably coupled thereto. The sleeve has a second securing device that is complementary to the first securing device and an indicator located on an edge of the sleeve. The indicator is contrasted against a characteristic (e.g., color, material, etc.) of a portion (e.g., a washer) of the connector system to provide visual indication that the first securing device is securely engaged with the second securing device.

Abstract: One of each pair of metal pieces 70, 80 making up each of the switches SW1, SW2 is formed in the metal upper housing 30 to reduce the number of parts of the switches arranged in the connector and to efficiently arrange these switches in a small space.

Abstract: A technique for identifying multiple circuit components. More specifically, a technique for identifying the location of electrical components, such as memory cartridges which have been disposed on a substrate, is described. The technique utilizes unique identifiers that correspond to locations on a substrate. Furthermore, each connector may have a unique identification device that receives the unique identifier.

Abstract: A movement of a detector (30) to a detecting position is prevented by the engagement of a resilient locking piece (32) with a stopper (17) in a partly connected state of a first connector (F) and a second connector (M), whereas the resilient locking piece (32) is disengaged from the stopper (17) to permit the movement of the detector (30) to the detecting position in a properly connected state of the connectors (F, M). Thus, a connected state of the connectors (F, M) can be detected based on whether the detector (30) can be moved to the detecting position. The detector (30) covers the outer surface of the lock arm (14). Hence, external matter will not interfere with the lock arm (14).

Abstract: A smart card connector has a contact support in which reading contacts and at least two switch contact elements forming a switch are provided, which senses the presence or non-presence of a smart card in the smart card connector. The at least two switch contact elements are identical built and are arranged symmetrically in the contact support, such that the smart card brings at least one of the switch contact elements into contact with the other switch contact element or opens an established contact to open or close the switch in order to provide an indication of the presence or non-presence of the card.

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.