Abstract: A hybrid electrical connector includes both signal and power contacts in the same connector housing. The housing includes a plurality of axially extending passageways for receipt of the signal contacts and a plurality of axially extending cavities for receipt of the power contacts. The connector housing further includes a plurality of transversely extending slots extending through the connector housing intersecting with individual power contact cavities. A Y-shaped terminal retaining member is insertable in the slots and is resiliently held in place in the slots. The power terminals include an opening therethrough forming a locking shoulder for receipt of the transversely extending locking member.

Abstract: A female connector (F) has female terminal fittings (10), female auxiliary housings (20) for accommodating the female terminal fittings (10), and a female frame for accommodating the female auxiliary housings (20). A male connector (M) has male terminal fittings (40) with tabs (41), male auxiliary housings (50) for accommodating the male terminal fillings (40), and a male frame (60) with a receptacle (61) for accommodating the male auxiliary housings (50) and into which the female connector (F) is fittable. A moving plate (70) is movable backward in the receptacle and has positioning holes (73) into which the tabs (41) are introduced. The moving plate (70) has positioning projections (80), and the female auxiliary housings (20) has positioning recesses (81) engageable with the positioning projections (80). Thus, the moving plate (70) and the female auxiliary housings (20) can be positioned with respect to each other.

Abstract: A housing (10) has cavities (11, 12) and a groove (40) that crosses cavities (11, 12). A retainer (50) is inserted into the groove (40) for locking terminal fittings (30) in the cavities (11, 12). The groove (40) is open in an insertion surface (IS) of the housing (10) through which the retainer (50) is inserted, and opposite side surfaces of the housing (10) substantially normal to the insertion surface (IS). Bridges (70) span the opening of the groove (40). The bridges (70) support the housing (10) against compressing forces that might otherwise plastically the housing (10).

Abstract: A connector has a housing (11) with a cavity (12) for receiving a rectangular tube (Ta) of a terminal fitting (T). A lock (13) is formed on a surface of the cavity (12) for engaging the terminal fitting (T). The cavity (11) has a first guiding surface (14a) at a corner adjacent a surface of the cavity (12) opposed to the lock (13) for narrowing the width of a cavity (12). A retainer (21) engages a lower surface of the lock (13) for pressing the lock (13) and the terminal fitting (T) up into the first guiding surface (14a) to prevent shaking of the terminal fitting (T) in the cavity (12).

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 male terminal fitting (10) provided with a tab (11) is insertable into an auxiliary housing (20) from behind. A protection cap (30) capable of protecting the tab (11) by surrounding it is mounted on the auxiliary housing (20), thereby constructing a cap-fitted auxiliary connector (SC). The protection cap (30) is provided with front-stops (36) for holding the male terminal fitting (10) at its proper insertion position so as not move any further forward by being engaged with the male terminal fitting (10) inserted into the auxiliary housing (20).

Abstract: An electrical connector has a terminal piece connected to an electrical cable, a connector housing receiving the terminal piece, and a terminal holder attached to the connector housing. The holder presses the terminal piece against a wall of the connector housing so that the terminal piece is sandwiched between the wall and the holder. Preferably, the holder has a first boss projecting from a base plate of the holder toward the retainer wall such that the first boss can contact a main plate of the terminal piece to press the main plate against a retainer wall of the connector housing. Preferably, the holder has a second boss projecting from the base plate toward the retainer wall such that the second boss can contact a cable connection end of the terminal piece to press the cable connection end against the retainer wall.

Abstract: A retainer (40) has left and right pivotally displaceable locking pieces (47) and is held at a partial locking position on a housing (30) by the engagement of engageable portions (50) at the leading ends of the locking pieces (47) with partial locking projections (31) on the housing (30). Thus, even if the retainer (40) is pushed inadvertently, such a push is restricted by the contact of the contact surfaces with the restricting surfaces (37). Pressable portions (55) of the locking pieces (47) can be pressed while holding the opposite side surfaces of the retainer (40) by fingers. This causes the locking pieces (47) to displace pivotally outward and the engageable portions (50) disengage from the restricting surfaces (37). Thus, the retainer (40) can be pushed to a full locking position.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing (10) and a retainer (40) that can be moved from a partial locking position to a full locking position in the housing (10). Terminal fittings (30) can be inserted into the housing (10) when the retainer (40) is at the partial locking position. However, the retainer (40) locks the terminal fittings (30) when the retainer is moved to the full locking position. Pairs of partial locks (50° F., 50 R) prevent the retainer (40) from moving loosely from the partial locking position toward the full locking position. Pairs of full locks (51° F., 51 R) prevent the retainer (40) from moving loosely from the full locking position toward the partial locking position.

Abstract: A retainer mount hole (10) is open in a connector housing (1) from its bottom surface over to its opposite side surfaces, and a retainer (35) is pushed obliquely from a partial locking position to a full locking position. On the other hand, each terminal fitting (25) is provided with a projection (28) and a stabilizer (29) at the side of the projection (28). When the retainer (35) reaches the full locking position, both the projection (28) and the stabilizer (29) are engaged with the retainer (35). The projecting end of the rear end of the stabilizer (29) is pointed, thereby forming a biting portion (56). When a wire (31) connected with the terminal fitting (25) is pulled backward, the biting portion (56) bites in the retainer (35) to prevent the retainer (35) from returning.

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: A connector is capable of being miniaturised, whilst inadvertent pushing in of a retainer is prevented. A housing main body 2 into which female terminal fittings are inserted has a retainer insertion groove 23 formed on a side face thereof, a retainer 14 being inserted into this retainer insertion groove 23. The retainer 14 is maintained in a temporary stopping position which allows the insertion of the female terminal fittings into cavities thereof. After that, the retainer 14 is pushed further in and maintained in a main stopping position where is engages stepped members of the female terminal fittings. When the retainer 14 is in the temporary stopping position, the posterior end (relative to the direction of insertion) of this retainer 14 is inside the housing main body 2. As a result, the retainer 14 is not pushed inadvertently into the main stopping position while, for example, the connector is being transported to a site where the female terminal fittings are to be inserted.

Abstract: A holder to be attached to a rear end of a connector housing (20) is constituted of a first holder and a second holder (22). The first holder is to be attached to the inside of the second holder (22). The second holder (22) is situated outside the first holder and attached to the connector housing (20) by means of second engagement sections (45) provided in locations differing from those of first engagement sections (26) of a first holder. The first holder and the second holder (22) has first and second shielding members for partitioning adjacent terminals from each other.

Abstract: The object of the invention concerns a device for retaining a contact (16) in a housing (14) of an electrical connection module (10), the said contact comprising in its rear part a blade (20) comprising retaining means (50). Application to modules receiving flexible circuits.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing having a pair of interconnectable housing portions. Each housing portion has a terminal-receiving passage with a conductive terminal inserted thereinto. An opening in each housing portion communicates with the respective terminal-receiving passage thereof. A locking projection on each housing portion is insertable into the opening of the other housing portion to a position preventing withdrawal of the terminal of the other housing portion when the housing portions are interconnected.

Abstract: A connector has a housing (20) and a retainer (40) for locking terminal fittings in the housing (20). The retainer (40) has a main body (41) with locking sections (45) engageable with the terminal fittings when the retainer (40) is at a full locking position in the housing (20). Side plates (42) are provided at opposite lateral sides of the main body (41) for covering stepped outer side surfaces (29) of the housing (20). A locking claw (53) is provided at an upper end (42a) of each side plate (42) for engaging a holding portion (33) on the stepped surface (29). The retainer (40) can be held at the full locking position by engagement of the locking claws (53) and the holding portions (33). The housing (20) has protecting portions (35) that cover the upper ends (42a) of the side plates (42) from outer sides when the retainer (40) is at the full locking position.

Abstract: A connector housing (30) has a cavity (31) and a resiliently deformable lock (40) cantilevers forwardly from a wall (35) of the cavity (31) for engaging a locking surface (24) of a terminal fitting (10) inserted into the cavity (31). A base end of the lock (40) has a thinned portion (52). A backward pulling force on the female terminal fitting (10) creates a compressive force on the lock (40) in the longitudinal direction. Thus, the lock (40) undergoes such a resilient deformation at the thinned portion (52) that the length (L1) of the lock (40) becomes shorter than its natural length (L0). Buckling strength is enhanced by as much as the lock (40) is shortened and, as a result, a force for locking the female terminal fitting (10) is enhanced.

Abstract: A female housing (10) has cavities (11) into which female terminal fittings (30) are insertable from behind. A lock (13) projects forward from its base end and is restorable after being temporarily resiliently deformed by the female terminal fitting (30) being inserted, thereby engaging and locking the female terminal fitting (30) in the cavity (11). Maneuverable recesses (24) maneuverable by a disengagement jig (60) from front are provided at positions on the front surface of each lock (13) retracted from the locked terminal fitting (30) and within a width range of a locking surface of the lock (13) engageable with the terminal fitting (30) and located more toward the base end of the locking portion than the locking surface.

Abstract: An electrical plug includes a first insulating body, a first prong extending from one end of the first insulating body, a second insulating body, and a second prong extending from one end of the second insulating body. The first insulating body and the second insulating body are separably held together so as to enable the first prong and the second prong to fit into the electrical outlets of various specifications.

Abstract: Provided is a connector designed for double retention of a terminal fitting, which inhibits flexure of a flexible lance retaining the terminal fitting by pushing a front holder from a temporary retention position into a full retention position. The connector includes at least any one of abutting planes of a retaining protrusion and a retention arm performing temporary retention of the front holder, as an element to strengthen retention when pushing force is applied to the front holder. Specifically, said abutting plane is formed as an inclined plane with an angle in a direction of generating bites upon application of pushing force. And the connector is designed to effectuate release of retention by means of inserting a retention release jig from a front side of the connector housing.

Abstract: A self-locking screw connection includes a cylindrical thread section (130) and a nut (300) that can be snapped onto the cylindrical thread section (130). The nut (300) has a thread that is divided into several thread segments (322), and the cylindrical thread section (130) has a plurality of threadless chambers (134) that are spaced from one another along the circumference of the cylindrical thread section (130). The threadless chambers allow immersion of one of the thread segments into one of the threadless chambers for providing a self-locking effect.

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: In one aspect, the invention relates to a carrier for use with an electrical connector assembly. The carrier comprises a housing, means for managing and securing terminated cable assemblies to the carrier, such as a combination of a clip and a cross-clip, and means for fastening a header onto the housing. The carrier provides controlled impedance and allows for quick and easy access to the header and the terminated cable assemblies in the event that replacement is necessary.

Abstract: A connector has a housing (20) formed with cavities (21) for receiving terminal fittings (10). A retainer insertion hole (27) is formed in the bottom surface of the housing (20) over the entire width, and a retainer (40) provided with fasteners (44) is insertable into the retainer insertion hole (27). Locking pieces (45) at the opposite ends of the retainer (40) engage in insertion grooves (29) formed in side surfaces of the housing (20). The insertion grooves (29) cut the outer side surfaces of the cavities (21) at the opposite ends, and the locking pieces (45) serve as side walls of the cavities (21) when the retainer (40) is mounted.

Abstract: A plug-in connector has an insulating body which holds electrical contacts, for example contact pins or contact tubes, in bores which extend in the axial direction. On its outside, the insulating body has a groove which opens outwardly and which intersects the holes or bores for the contacts over part of their radial extension. A retaining ring fits into the groove and in the working position, simultaneously engages in groove-like recesses provided on the contacts, thereby fixing the contacts in an axial direction. The retaining ring can also support at least one retaining tongue protruding preferably radially inwardly in the plane of the retaining ring. The retaining tongue extends into the area of a further bore for a middle contact through a channel or opening in the insulating body and in the working position, engages in the recess thereof so that this middle contact is also axially fixed.

Abstract: A tubular connector housing is adapted to receive a terminal fitting coupled with an electric wire. An inner holder is accommodated in the connector housing so as to place the terminal fitting therein. The inner holder is slidable between a first position which allows the terminal fitting to be withdrawn from the connector housing and a second position which prevents the terminal fitting from being withdrawn from the connector housing. A through hole is formed in a side wall of the connector housing such that a part of an outer side face of the inner holder is actuated therethrough, in order to displace the inner holder between the first position and the second position.

Abstract: In a rear holder-attached connector (1), a relatively-thick protective rib (10) with a width (B) projects outwardly from opposite sides of a housing (2), and is disposed between upper and lower terminal receiving chambers (3). This width (B) is larger than a width of rear holders (20a, 20b), and this rib (10) protects the rear holders (20a, 20b) so that these rear holders, provisionally retained on the housing (2) within a metal-mold assembly, will not be discharged from the metal-mold assembly to drop, and will not be disengaged from the housing even upon contact with another housing. The provision of the protective rib (10) also serves to provide a good flow of a resin poured from the rear side of the housing (2) during the molding operation, and therefore thin partition walls, forming the terminal receiving chambers (3), can be positively molded, thereby enhancing the yield of the molded housings.

Abstract: A connector (10) has a wide housing (11) with a recess (14) at a weidthwise-middle position. A lock arm (13) is formed in the recess (14) for locking the connector (10) to a mating connector. Cavities (12) are formed in the housing (11) at apposite sides of the recess (14) for receiving terminal fittings (T), and a retainer mount hole (16) in the housing (11) communicates with the cavities (12). A retainer (21) is mounted in the retainer mount hole (16) for locking the terminal fittings (T) in the cavities (12).

Abstract: A female connector has a housing (6) in which terminal fittings can be accommodated. A retainer (12) can be engaged lightly with the housing (6) at a partial locking position. The retainer (12) also can be engaged more deeply at a full locking position where the retainer (12) locks the terminal fittings. Housing ribs (7B) project from an outer surface (25) of the housing (6), and retainer ribs (27) project from the retainer (12) and extend along the extension of the housing ribs (7B). The retainer ribs (27) project beyond the housing ribs (7B) when the retainer (12) is at the partial locking position.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a dielectric housing having an opening for receiving a mating connector. A plurality of terminals are mounted on the housing and have contact portions exposed at the opening for engaging appropriate contacts of the mating connector. A shutter plate is mounted on the housing for movement from a protective position at the opening for covering and protecting the contact portions of the terminals, to a retracted position upon mating of the mating connector to allow the contact portions of the terminals to engage the contacts of the mating connector. At least one flexible locating spring is disposed between the shutter plate and the housing to allow the shutter plate to yield relative to the housing during movement between its positions and prevent binding of the shutter plate upon movement relative to the housing.

Abstract: A terminal fitting (1) has connecting portion (5) with an engaging portion (14) to be engaged with a resin lock (13) of a connector (3). The engaging portion (14) projects with a step from an upper wall (12) to ensure a large engaging area with the resin lock (13). An outer edge (14A) of the engaging portion (14) is closer to the resin lock (13) than an inner edge (14B) thereof. Thus, when the terminal fitting (1) is pulled back in withdrawing direction, a force acts to move the leading end of the resin lock (13) from the outer edge (14A) of the engaging portion (14) toward the inner edge (14B). Therefore, the terminal fitting (1) is difficult to disengage from the resin lock (13), and a large engaging force is secured.

Abstract: An electrical connector that comprises a housing with a longitudinal axis that extends in the mating direction. Several terminal receiving cavities are arranged inside the housing and extend parallel to one another in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the housing. An insertion chamber is defined by wall sections of the terminal receiving cavities and serves for inserting the secondary locking element from the mating side. The chamber is open toward the mating end of the housing, and with openings that are provided in the wall sections of the terminal receiving cavities define the insertion chamber and serve for receiving locking knobs of a secondary locking element inserted into the insertion chamber.

Abstract: A connector has a housing (10) with cavities (11) for receiving terminal fittings (40). Locks (17) lock the terminal fittings (40) in the cavities (11) and serve also as partition walls (20) between cavities (11) for the miniaturization of the connector. Upside-down insertion preventing portions (46) are provided on the terminal fittings (40), but are disposed so as not to interfere with the corresponding lock (17). The upside-down insertion preventing portions (46) also do not interfere with the lock (17) of the adjacent cavity (11) even if both the upside-down insertion preventing portion (46) and the lock (17) are near the front end and are on opposite sides. Since the upside-down insertion preventing portions (46) and the locks (17) are near the front end, inserting resistance is low and an earlier detection of upside-down insertion is realized.

Abstract: Contacts (12) that are terminated to the front ends of wires (22) are rapidly mounted in a connector shell (20) while assuring reliable separation of the contacts. After each contact is terminated to the front end of a wire, the contact is laid in a slot (60) of an insulative retainer (50). The retainer is then inserted forwardly between top and bottom arms (70, 72) of the rear portion (64) of an insulative body, while the contacts project into passages (14) in the front portion of the body. The assembly of retainer and body is inserted into the shell (20) that has a cylindrical inner surface (110) that radially positions the retainer between the arms of the body. A crimp barrel (122) is moved forwardly into the shell to about the rear of the retainer, a braiding (34) of a cable that contains the wires is folded back around the crimp barrel, and the rear portion (120) of the shell is crimped around the braiding and crimp barrel.

Abstract: Properly inserted terminal fittings (40) are engaged and locked by locks (20) returned to their free states. A retainer (30) mounted into a housing (10) then enters deformation spaces (26) for the locks (20). The retainer (30) presses and deforms the locks (20) from their free states toward the terminal fittings (40). Thus, areas of engagement of the locks (20) and the terminal fittings (40) are increased. Additionally, the degree of the resilient deformation of the locks (20) in the inserting process of the terminal fittings (40) is low and resistance acting when the terminal fittings (40) are inserted is suppressed.

Abstract: An engagement portion 24 of a locking member 5, which is inserted through a locking member insertion hole 10 into a connector housing 2, is engaged with the connector housing 2. Additionally, a connector terminal 4 accommodated in a connector housing 2 is locked with the locking member 5. The locking member 5 includes a pair of fitting pieces 12, each of which is provided with said engagement portion 24 and supported resiliently. An engagement release tool 27 is inserted into the connector housing 2 through an engagement release hole 25 provided on the connector housing 2. Then, the engagement release tool 27 deflects the fitting piece 12 to release an engagement of the engagement portion 24 of the fitting piece 12 with the connector housing 2.

Abstract: Electrical connector apparatus is provided having a cap and a plug which can be mated together, each of the cap and plug having a respective terminal position assurance device associated therewith, wherein each of the cap, plug and terminal position assurance devices has a box-like configuration, such that when assembled, the connector has a box-in-box-in-box-in-box construction which assures that mechanical and electrical connections will be maintained in high vibration environments.

Abstract: In one aspect, the invention relates to a carrier for use with an electrical connector assembly. The carrier comprises a housing, means for managing and securing terminated cable assemblies to the carrier, such as a combination of a clip and a cross-clip, and means for fastening a header onto the housing. The carrier provides controlled impedance and allows for quick and easy access to the header and the terminated cable assemblies in the event that replacement is necessary.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing having a pair of interconnectable housing portions. Each housing portion has a terminal-receiving passage with a conductive terminal inserted thereinto. An opening in each housing portion communicates with the respective terminal-receiving passage thereof. A locking projection on each housing portion is insertable into the opening of the other housing portion to a position preventing withdrawal of the terminal of the other housing portion when the housing portions are interconnected.

Abstract: A connector has a housing (20) with cavities (32S) formed at a plurality of stages and configured for receiving terminals (26S). A retainer insertion opening (50) is formed in one side surface of the housing (20) for receiving a retainer (40). The retainer (40) has arms (42) for the respective stages of the cavities (32S). Locking projections (45) are formed on the arms (42) for engaging the corresponding terminals (26S). Transversely extending guide grooves (52, 52A) are formed in the front and rear surfaces of the arms (42), and ribs (57, 57A) are formed on side walls of the retainer insertion opening (50) for engaging the guide grooves (52, 52A) and preventing deformation of the arms (42).

Abstract: An electrical connector (1), connected with a cable (5), comprises an insulative housing (2) having a plurality of cavities, a plurality of terminals (3) received in the cavities, and a latching member (4) attached to the housing. The latching member has a base plate (40) and a plurality of silos (44) extending from the base plate. A diameter of a channel (48) in each of the silos is slightly larger than a diameter of a corresponding wire (50) of the cable. During assembly of the connector and the cable, the wires of the cable extend through the channels of the latching member prior to connection of the terminals and the wires.

Abstract: A connector is capable of being miniaturised, whilst inadvertent pushing in of a retainer is prevented.

Abstract: A connector part comprises an elongate metal housing defining an interior chamber and having a first or rearward open end and spaced therefrom a second or forward open end, an elongate insulating body adapted to be inserted into said elongate metal housing from said first end by moving said insulating body towards said second end, wherein said insulating body comprises an elongate contact body and an elongate slide member, said contact body (contact insert) and said slide member being adapted to be mounted together said contact body having formed on a first side first elongate contact chambers. First and second elongate contact elements are adapted to be inserted into said first contact chambers, said slide member being provided with contact chambers for said first contact elements so as to fixedly mount said first contact elements in said elongate contact chambers provided by the contact body and the elongate contact chambers provided by said slide member.

Abstract: A connector comprises a housing main body 27, a stopper having a flexibility, and a spacer 29. The housing main body is provided with a deflection restricting means 37 which with said spacer 29 in contact with said stopper 35, restricts said stopper 35 from being deflected in the installation direction of said spacer 29 onto said housing main body 27.

Abstract: A retainer (40) has two supports (44) that extend forward from opposite left and right walls of a retainer main body (41) and a front wall (46) spans between the front edges of the two supports (44). The front wall (46) has a reinforcing portion (52) that projects substantially normal to a wall of the front wall (46) and extends transversely. The reinforcing portion (52) prevents a curved deformation of the front wall (46) along forward and backward directions.

Abstract: A female terminal fitting (30) is provided for insertion into a female housing (10) from behind. A rear end of an outer wall (37) of the female terminal fitting (30) extending along widthwise direction is embossed to project out, thereby forming a locking projection (52) with a vertex (A) at its front end. The female terminal fitting (30) is inserted into the female housing (10) and a lock (13) in the female housing (10) engages the locking projection (52). The locking projection (52) is more outward than an imaginary triangular pyramid (X) formed by connecting the vertex (A) at the front end, a pair of base end points (B) at the rear edge, and an outward-projecting end point (C).

Abstract: An insulating body for installation in a (gas) generator as a component of a plug-in connector system having a generator and a plug for inflatable restraint systems in motor vehicles is described.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided for terminating a plurality of electrical wires. A non-conductive connector housing mounts a plurality of signal terminals. A wire management module includes a non-conductive body mounting a plurality of ground terminals. The body positions a plurality of signal conductors and a plurality of ground conductors of the electrical wires, the ground conductors being terminated to the ground terminals. The ground terminals interengage with the connector housing to mount the wire management module to the housing with the signal wire conductors in position for termination to the signal terminals.

Abstract: A connector (10) has a wide housing (11) with a recess (14) at a widthwise-middle position. A lock arm (13) is formed in the recess (14) for locking the connector (10) to a mating connector. Cavities (12) are formed in the housing (11) at opposite sides of the recess (14) for receiving terminal fittings (T), and a retainer mount hole (16) in the housing (11) communicates with the cavities (12). A retainer (21) is mounted in the retainer mount hole (16) for locking the terminal fittings (T) in the cavities (12). Engaging structures (28a) are provided at an intermediate portion (24) of the retainer (21) for engaging the housing (11) at the recess (14) to prevent warping of the retainer (21).

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.