connector

Abstract

This disclosure relates to connectors that can suppress connector enlargement. The connector (10) includes a first housing (20) and a second housing (80) that fit together, and a moving member (50) mounted on the first housing (20). The moving member (50) is movable along its outer surface between a temporary locking position configured when temporarily locked relative to the first housing (20) and a permanent locking position configured when permanently locked. The moving member (50) has a release part (53) that releases the locking state of the first locking part (32) and the second locking part (83) when the moving member (50) moves from the permanent locking position to the temporary locking position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This disclosure relates to connectors. Background Technology

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a male connector with a locking arm. This locking arm is formed on the upper part of the male connector housing and engages with the female connector by bending and deforming in the height direction.

[0003] Patent document 2 discloses a female housing with a locking arm. This locking arm is disposed on the upper surface of the female connector housing and engages with the male housing by bending and deforming in the height direction.

[0004] Patent document 3 discloses a female connector having a release member disposed on the upper part of the housing and a hook portion disposed at the front end of the release member. The hook portion engages with the male connector by bending and deforming in the width direction. The engagement between the hook portion and the male connector is released by bending and deforming the release member in the height direction.

[0005] Existing technical documents

[0006] Patent documents

[0007] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 11-26089

[0008] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2001-291557

[0009] Patent Document 3: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 10-189145 Summary of the Invention

[0010] The problem that the invention aims to solve

[0011] In the locking structures of Patent Documents 1 to 3, when locking or unlocking, the locking part provided on the upper surface of the housing needs to be flexed and deformed in the height direction, which leads to the problem that it is easy to become large in the height direction.

[0012] Therefore, this disclosure aims to provide a technology that can suppress the enlargement of connectors.

[0013] Solution for solving the problem

[0014] The connector disclosed herein comprises: a first housing and a second housing that fit together; and a moving member assembled to the first housing, the first housing having: a housing body having a cavity; and a first locking portion that can flex and deform in the width direction along the outer surface of the housing body, the second housing having a second locking portion that engages with the first locking portion when the first housing and the second housing are in a fitted state, the moving member being movable along the outer surface between a temporary locking position configured when temporarily locked relative to the first housing and a formal locking position configured when permanently locked, the moving member having a release portion that releases the locking state of the first locking portion and the second locking portion when the moving member moves from the formal locking position to the temporary locking position.

[0015] Invention Effects

[0016] According to this disclosure, it is possible to suppress the enlargement of connectors. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of the first housing in Embodiment 1.

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of the first housing in Embodiment 1.

[0019] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the movable component in Embodiment 1.

[0020] Figure 4 This is a perspective view of the second housing in Embodiment 1.

[0021] Figure 5 This is a perspective view showing the state in which the moving component is temporarily locked relative to the first housing.

[0022] Figure 6 This is a front view showing the state in which the moving component is temporarily locked relative to the first housing.

[0023] Figure 7 This is a perspective view showing the state in which the moving member is formally locked relative to the first housing.

[0024] Figure 8 This is a top sectional view showing the state of the first and second housings before they are fitted together.

[0025] Figure 9 yes Figure 8 A-A sectional view.

[0026] Figure 10 This is a top sectional view showing the state of the engagement of the first and second housings.

[0027] Figure 11 yes Figure 10 Sectional view along line B-B.

[0028] Figure 12 This is a top sectional view showing the engagement of the first and second housings.

[0029] Figure 13 yes Figure 12 The C-C line sectional view.

[0030] Figure 14 This is a top sectional view showing the first and second locking parts in the released state.

[0031] Figure 15 yes Figure 14 The D-D line sectional view. Detailed Implementation

[0032] [Description of embodiments of this disclosure]

[0033] First, the implementation methods of this disclosure are listed and explained.

[0034] The connector disclosed herein,

[0035] (1) The device comprises: a first housing and a second housing that fit together; and a moving member assembled to the first housing, the first housing having: a housing body having a cavity; and a first locking part that can be flexed and deformed in the width direction along the outer surface of the housing body, the second housing having a second locking part that engages with the first locking part when the first housing and the second housing are in a fitted state, the moving member being movable along the outer surface between a temporary locking position configured when temporarily locked relative to the first housing and a formal locking position configured when permanently locked, the moving member having a release part that releases the locking state of the first locking part and the second locking part when the moving member moves from the formal locking position to the temporary locking position.

[0036] In this connector, the first locking part flexes and deforms along the outer surface of the housing body, and the moving member moves along the outer surface of the housing body, thus suppressing the enlargement of the connector in the height direction. Furthermore, by moving the moving member from the formal locking position to the temporary locking position, the locking state of the first and second locking parts can be easily released.

[0037] (2) Preferably, the first locking part is paired in the width direction and has a locking protrusion protruding outward in the width direction, the moving member has a pair of locking arms arranged outward in the width direction of the paired first locking parts, and the releasing part protrudes from the top end of the paired locking arms inward in the width direction and can lock with the locking protrusion.

[0038] According to this configuration, since the first locking portions, which are paired in the width direction, are pressed by the locking arms and flex inward toward each other in the width direction, the excessive flexing of the first locking portions can be limited without providing a dedicated excessive flexing structure.

[0039] (3) Preferably, the first housing has protective walls arranged in pairs on both sides of the first locking portion in the width direction, the protective walls being disposed on the outer side of the engaging arm in the width direction.

[0040] According to this configuration, the protective wall protecting the first locking part can limit excessive deflection of the locking arm outward in the width direction.

[0041] (4) Preferably, the first locking part has: a front protrusion disposed in front of the engaging protrusion; and a temporary locking recess disposed between the front protrusion and the engaging protrusion. In the state before the first housing and the second housing are engaged, when the moving member is in the temporary locking position, the releasing part is embedded in the temporary locking recess. In the engaged state where the first housing and the second housing are engaged with each other, the second locking part is embedded in the temporary locking recess.

[0042] According to this configuration, the movable member is held in a temporary locked position by the release part being inserted into the temporary locking recess. That is, the release part has both the function of releasing the locking state of the first locking part and the second locking part, and the function of holding the movable member in the temporary locked position. Furthermore, the temporary locking recess, through the insertion of the second locking part, functions to maintain the engagement state of the first housing and the second housing.

[0043] (5) Preferably, the first locking part has: a rear protrusion disposed behind the engaging protrusion; and a formal locking recess disposed between the rear protrusion and the engaging protrusion, and in the formal locking position, the releasing part is embedded in the formal locking recess.

[0044] According to this configuration, the movable member is held in the fully locked position by the release part being inserted into the fixed locking recess. In other words, the release part has both the function of releasing the locking state of the first and second locking parts and the function of holding the movable member in the fully locked position. Therefore, according to this configuration, a temporary locking structure and a fully locked structure can be provided simultaneously in the first locking part.

[0045] (6) Preferably, the moving member has a stop portion, the second housing has a stop portion receiving portion, and the stop portion receiving portion stops the stop portion when the moving member is in the engaged state and the moving member is in the formal locking position.

[0046] According to this configuration, the movement of the moving member is restricted by the stop portion and the stop portion receiving portion engaging, thereby enabling the proper engagement of the first housing and the second housing to be detected. Furthermore, the stop portion also functions to maintain the engagement state of the first housing and the second housing.

[0047] (7) Preferably, the stop portion can be flexed and deformed in the height direction of the first housing, and the locking state with the stop portion receiving portion is released when it flexes and deforms in the height direction.

[0048] According to this configuration, the deflection direction of the stop part does not overlap with the deflection direction of the first locking part, resulting in excellent space efficiency.

[0049] [Details of the embodiments of this disclosure]

[0050] The following is a reference to the appendix. Figure 1 Specific examples of this disclosure will be described below. Furthermore, the invention is not limited to these examples, but is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope of the claims, as indicated by the claims.

[0051] <Implementation Method 1>

[0052] Embodiment 1 illustrates connector 10. For example... Figure 13 As shown, the connector 10 includes a first housing 20 and a second housing 80 that fit together, a movable member 50 mounted on the first housing 20, a first terminal part 91, and a second terminal part 92.

[0053] Furthermore, in the following description, regarding the front-to-back direction, the faces of the first housing 20 and the second housing 80 that face each other at the start of engagement are designated as the front side. Regarding the vertical direction, ... Figures 1 to 7 , Figure 9 , Figure 11 , Figure 13 , Figure 15 The orientation shown is set as vertical, as is. The vertical direction corresponds to the height direction of the first housing 20 and the second housing 80. Additionally, Figure 2 , Figure 6 left and right directions and Figure 8 , Figure 10 , Figure 12 , Figure 14 The vertical direction in the middle corresponds to the width direction of the first housing 20 and the second housing 80. Hereinafter, the height direction of the first housing 20 and the second housing 80 will also be referred to as the "height direction", and the width direction of the first housing 20 and the second housing 80 will also be referred to as the "width direction".

[0054] The first shell 20 is made of synthetic resin. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the first housing 20 has a housing body 21, a support portion 22, a first locking portion 23, a protective wall 24, and a rear limiting portion 25.

[0055] like Figure 1 As shown, the housing body 21 is formed as a block that extends in the front-to-back direction. The housing body 21 has a flat upper surface. The housing body 21 has a plurality of cavities 21A extending in the front-to-back direction. The cavities 21A are arranged in the vertical and width directions of the housing body 21. Figure 13 As shown, cavity 21A opens at both the front and rear end faces of housing body 21. Housing body 21 has a spear-shaped portion 21B protruding from the inner side of cavity 21A into cavity 21A. Spear-shaped portion 21B is flexible and deformable. First terminal part 91 is housed in each cavity 21A.

[0056] like Figure 13 As shown, the first terminal part 91 is female and is formed by bending a metal plate, etc. A wire 93 is connected to the rear end of the first terminal part 91 by crimping, etc. The first terminal part 91 is housed in the cavity 21A from the rear and is restricted from rearward movement by engaging with the spear-shaped portion 21B.

[0057] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the support portion 22 protrudes upward from the rear end of the upper surface of the housing body 21.

[0058] The first locking part 23 is connected to the housing body 21 via the support part 22. For example... Figure 1 As shown, the first locking part 23 is formed in a shape that extends in the front-rear direction. The upper and lower end faces of the first locking part 23 are flat surfaces along the front-rear direction and the width direction. The first locking part 23 has an arm part 31, an engaging protrusion 32, a front protrusion 33, a temporary locking recess 34, a rear protrusion 35, and a permanent locking recess 36.

[0059] like Figure 1As shown, the arm 31 is supported by the support portion 22, forming a shape that protrudes forward from the support portion 22. The rear end of the arm 31 is a fixed end, connected to the support portion 22. The front end of the arm 31 is a free end. The arm 31 can bend and deform in the width direction along a direction parallel to the upper surface of the housing body 21. The arms 31 are arranged in pairs in the width direction.

[0060] like Figure 1 As shown, the engaging protrusions 32 protrude outward in the width direction from the outer side of the paired arm portions 31. The engaging protrusions 32 are positioned forward of the support portion 22. The front surface of the engaging protrusions 32 slopes rearward outward in the width direction. The rear surface of the engaging protrusions 32 slopes forward outward in the width direction. In the engaging protrusions 32, the slope of the front surface is steeper than that of the rear surface.

[0061] like Figure 1 As shown, the front protrusion 33 is located further forward than the engaging protrusion 32, and more specifically at the front end of the paired arm portions 31. The front protrusion 33 protrudes outward in the width direction from the outer side of the paired arm portions 31. The front surface of the front protrusion 33 slopes rearward outward in the width direction. The rear surface of the front protrusion 33 slopes rearward outward in the width direction.

[0062] like Figure 1 As shown, a temporary locking recess 34 is provided between the engaging protrusion 32 and the front protrusion 33. The temporary locking recess 34 is recessed inward in the width direction. The front surface of the temporary locking recess 34 is formed by the rear surface of the front protrusion 33. The rear surface of the temporary locking recess 34 is formed by the front surface of the engaging protrusion 32. The bottom surface of the temporary locking recess 34 is formed by the outer side of the arm portion 31 in the width direction, and is a flat surface along the front-back direction and the up-down direction.

[0063] like Figure 1 As shown, the rear protrusion 35 is located behind the engaging protrusion 32 and in front of the support portion 22. The rear protrusion 35 protrudes outward in the width direction from the outer side of the paired arm portions 31. The front surface of the rear protrusion 35 is a flat surface along the width direction and the vertical direction. The rear surface of the rear protrusion 35 slopes forward and outward in the width direction.

[0064] like Figure 1 As shown, the formal locking recess 36 is provided between the engaging protrusion 32 and the rear protrusion 35. The formal locking recess 36 is recessed inward in the width direction. The front surface of the formal locking recess 36 is formed by the rear surface of the engaging protrusion 32. The rear surface of the formal locking recess 36 is formed by the front surface of the rear protrusion 35. The bottom surface of the formal locking recess 36 is formed by the outer side of the arm portion 31 in the width direction, and is a flat surface along the front-back direction and the up-down direction.

[0065] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, protective walls 24 are provided in pairs on both sides of the first locking portion 23 in the width direction. The protective walls 24 are shaped to protrude upwards from both ends of the upper surface of the housing body 21 in the width direction and extend in the front-rear direction. The upper end of the protective wall 24 is positioned above the lower end of the first locking portion 23. The front end of the protective wall 24 is positioned forward of the front end of the engaging protrusion 32. The rear end of the protective wall 24 is positioned rearward of the rear end of the rear protrusion 35.

[0066] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the rear limiting portion 25 is formed to protrude inward in the width direction from the upper end of the inner side surface of the pair of protective walls 24. The rear limiting portion 25 is positioned rearward than the rear protrusion 35.

[0067] The movable component 50 is made of synthetic resin. For example... Figure 3 As shown, the movable member 50 has a locking arm 51, a connecting part 52, a releasing part 53, a slit 54, a stopping part 56, and an extension part 57.

[0068] like Figure 3 and Figure 8 As shown, the engaging arms 51 are shaped to extend along the front-rear direction and are arranged in pairs on the outer side of the paired first locking portions 23 in the width direction. The paired engaging arms 51 are connected via connecting portions 52 extending in the width direction. The engaging arms 51 protrude forward from both ends of the connecting portions 52 in the width direction. The rear end of the engaging arm 51 is a fixed end, and the front end of the engaging arm 51 is a free end. The front end side of the engaging arm 51 can be flexed and deformed in the width direction.

[0069] like Figure 3 As shown, the release portion 53 protrudes inward in the width direction from the top end (front end) of each of the paired engaging arms 51. The front surface of the release portion 53 slopes rearward inward in the width direction. The rear surface of the release portion 53 is a flat surface that is parallel to both the vertical and width directions.

[0070] like Figure 3 As shown, a slit 54 is formed in the engaging arm 51, opening on the outer side and rear surface of the engaging arm 51 in the width direction.

[0071] like Figure 3As shown, the stop portion 56 is disposed between the pair of engaging arms 51 in the width direction. The stop portion 56 slopes upward from the connecting portion 52 and protrudes forward, and can be flexed and deformed in the vertical direction. The top end of the stop portion 56 is disposed rearward than the top end of the engaging arms 51. The stop portion 56 has a stop portion side arm 60 protruding forward from the connecting portion 52, a stop portion side locking portion 61 provided at the top end of the stop portion side arm 60, and a stop portion side recess 62 provided at the rear side of the stop portion side locking portion 61. The stop portion side arm 60 can be flexed and deformed in the vertical direction. The stop portion side locking portion 61 protrudes upward from the top end of the stop portion side arm 60. The front surface of the stop portion side locking portion 61 slopes upward in the rearward direction. The rear surface of the stop portion side locking portion 61 is a flat surface along the width direction and the vertical direction. The stop-side recess 62 opens on the upper surface and both ends in the width direction of the stop-side arm 60. The front surface of the stop-side recess 62 is formed by the rear surface of the stop-side locking part 61.

[0072] like Figure 3 As shown, the protrusions 57 extend inward in the width direction from the upper ends of the paired engaging arms 51. The protrusions 57 are spaced apart from the stop 56 on both sides of the stop 56 in the width direction. The rear end of the protrusion 57 is connected to the connecting portion 52. The upper surface of the protrusion 57 has a flat surface 57A and a convex-concave surface 57B formed along the front-rear direction. The flat surface 57A is positioned in front of the convex-concave surface 57B.

[0073] The second shell 80 is made of synthetic resin. For example... Figure 4 As shown, the second housing 80 has a terminal storage portion 81, a cover portion 82, and a second locking portion 83.

[0074] like Figure 13 As shown, a plurality of second terminal parts 92 are housed in the terminal storage section 81. The second terminal parts 92 are male and are formed by bending or otherwise processing a metal plate. Wires 93 are connected to the rear end of the second terminal parts 92 by crimping or other means. The second terminal parts 92 are inserted from the rear of the terminal storage section 81 and are restricted from rearward movement by engaging with the second spear-shaped portion 81A of the terminal storage section 81.

[0075] like Figure 13 As shown, the cover portion 82 protrudes forward from the outer periphery of the front end of the terminal receiving portion 81, forming a cylindrical shape (specifically a square cylindrical shape) with an open front surface. Figure 4 As shown, the cover portion 82 is formed into a square tube shape using the upper, lower, left, and right plates 82A, 82B, 82C, and 82D. (As shown...) Figure 13 As shown, the tab of the second terminal part 92 protrudes forward and is disposed inside the cover 82.

[0076] like Figure 4As shown, the second locking part 83 protrudes from the inner side of the cover part 82 (specifically, the lower surface of the upper plate part 82A). The second locking parts 83 are provided in pairs in the width direction.

[0077] A stop receiving portion 84 is provided on the inner side surface of the cover portion 82 (specifically, the lower surface of the upper plate portion 82A), forming a groove extending in the front-rear direction. The stop receiving portion 84 is disposed between a pair of second locking portions 83. The front surface of the stop receiving portion 84 functions as a locking surface. The front surface of the stop receiving portion 84 is disposed further forward than the front surface of the second locking portion 83.

[0078] Next, refer to Figure 5 and Figure 6 The process of assembling the movable component 50 into the first housing 20 will be described.

[0079] The operator, for example, positions the movable member 50 on the front side of the first locking part 23 and moves the movable member 50 rearward by pushing the front end of the protrusion 57 rearward. During the rearward movement of the movable member 50, the release part 53 causes the top end of the first locking part 23 to flex laterally in the width direction. When the release part 53 reaches the rear side of the front protrusion 33 of the first locking part 23, as... Figure 5 As shown, the first locking part 23 returns to its original shape due to its own elasticity, and the releasing part 53 is inserted into the temporary locking recess 34 provided on the rear side of the front protrusion 33. Thus, the moving member 50 is temporarily locked relative to the first housing 20. The position of the moving member 50 at this time is the temporary locked position. The moving member 50, temporarily locked relative to the first housing 20, is restricted from moving forward by the releasing part 53 abutting against the rear surface of the front protrusion 33, and is restricted from moving backward by the releasing part 53 abutting against the front surface of the engaging protrusion 32.

[0080] When the movable component 50 is temporarily locked relative to the first housing 20, such as Figure 6 As shown, the top end of the stop 56 (specifically the stop side recess 62) is disposed between the pairs of arm portions 31 in the width direction.

[0081] Furthermore, it will be explained in detail below that when the first housing 20 and the second housing 80 are in the engaged state, as... Figure 7 and Figure 12As shown, the release part 53 is inserted into the formal locking recess 36 provided on the rear side of the engaging protrusion 32. Thus, the moving member 50 is formally locked relative to the first housing 20. At this time, the position of the moving member 50 relative to the first housing 20 is the formally locked position. The moving member 50, formally locked relative to the first housing 20, is restricted from forward movement by contact between the release part 53 and the rear surface of the engaging protrusion 32, and is restricted from rearward movement by contact between the release part 53 and the front surface of the rear protrusion 35.

[0082] Next, refer to Figures 8 to 13 The process of fitting the first housing 20 and the second housing 80 will be described.

[0083] The first housing 20 is engaged with the second housing 80 while the moving member 50 is temporarily locked. When engaging the first housing 20 with the second housing 80, firstly, as follows... Figure 8 and Figure 9 As shown, the front end of the first housing 20 is inserted into the cover portion 82 of the second housing 80. During the engagement of the first housing 20 and the second housing 80, as... Figure 9 As shown, the inclined surface of the top end of the stop 56 abuts against the top end of the cover 82, thus restricting the forward movement of the moving member 50.

[0084] When further interlocking is performed, such as Figure 10 and Figure 11 As shown, the first housing 20 moves forward while the forward movement of the moving member 50 is still restricted. Furthermore, the first locking part 23 of the first housing 20 is pushed inward in the width direction by the second locking part 83 of the second housing 80.

[0085] When further engagement is achieved, the front protrusion 33 of the first locking part 23 passes over the second locking part 83, and the first locking part 23 returns to its original shape through its own elasticity. Thus, as... Figure 12 and Figure 13 As shown, the second locking part 83 is inserted into the temporary locking recess 34, and the first locking part 23 is engaged with the second locking part 83. Furthermore, the releasing part 53 is inserted into the permanent locking recess 36, and the moving member 50 is positioned in the permanent locking position. Additionally, during the engagement process, as... Figure 10 As shown, when the release part 53 is pushed forward from the rear protrusion 35 of the first locking part 23, the moving member 50 moves forward, and the top end of the stop part 56 flexes downward and enters the inside of the cover part 82. Furthermore, as... Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown, the stop part 56 is engaged with the stop part receiving part 84 at the same time as the first locking part 23 is engaged with the second locking part 83. That is, the stop part 56 is not engaged with the stop part receiving part 84 when the first housing 20 and the second housing 80 are not fitted together, but is engaged with the stop part receiving part 84 when they are fitted together.

[0086] Next, refer to Figure 14 and Figure 15 The process of detaching the first housing 20 from the second housing 80 will be described.

[0087] As described above, in the engaged state, the first locking part 23 is engaged with the second locking part 83, and the stop part 56 is engaged with the stop part receiving part 84. The engaged state of the stop part 56 and the stop part receiving part 84 is released by pressing the stop part 56 downward. Further, by moving the moving member 50 forward, thus... Figure 14 As shown, the first locking part 23 is pressed by the release part 53 of the moving member 50 and flexes inward in the width direction. As a result, the locking state of the stop part 56 and the stop part receiving part 84 is released. Therefore, by pushing the moving member 50 forward while the stop part 56 is still pressed downward, the locking state of the first locking part 23 and the second locking part 83 can be released. Furthermore, by pulling the first housing 20 backward while the stop part 56 is still pressed downward, the first housing 20 can be disengaged from the second housing 80.

[0088] The following description relates to the effectiveness of connector 10.

[0089] Because the first locking part 23 flexes and deforms along the upper surface of the housing body 21, and the moving member 50 moves along the upper surface of the housing body 21, the increase in the height of the connector 10 can be suppressed. Furthermore, by moving the moving member 50 from the formal locking position to the temporary locking position, the locking state of the first locking part 23 and the second locking part 83 can be easily released.

[0090] Furthermore, since the first locking portions 23, which are paired in the width direction, are pressed by the engaging arm 51 and flex inward toward each other in the width direction, the connector 10 can limit the excessive flexing of the first locking portions 23 in the width direction without providing a dedicated excessive flexing structure.

[0091] Furthermore, the protective wall 24 is disposed on the outer side of the locking arm 51 in the width direction. Therefore, the protective wall 24 protecting the first locking part 23 can limit excessive deflection of the locking arm 51 in the width direction.

[0092] Furthermore, the connector 10 is inserted into the temporary locking recess 34 via the release part 53, thereby holding the moving member 50 in a temporary locked position. That is, the release part 53 has both a release function to release the locking state of the first locking part 23 and the second locking part 83, and a holding function to hold the moving member 50 in a temporary locked position. Furthermore, the temporary locking recess 34 is inserted into the second locking part 83, thereby maintaining the mating state of the first housing 20 and the second housing 80.

[0093] Furthermore, the connector 10 is inserted into the locking recess 36 via the release part 53, thereby holding the moving member 50 in the locking position. In other words, the release part 53 has both a release function to release the locking state of the first locking part 23 and the second locking part 83, and a holding function to hold the moving member 50 in the locking position. Therefore, according to this configuration, a temporary locking structure and a locking structure can be provided together in the first locking part 23.

[0094] Furthermore, the connector 10 is engaged with the stop portion receiving portion 84 by the stop portion 56, thus restricting the movement of the moving member 50 and enabling the proper engagement of the first housing 20 and the second housing 80 to be detected. Furthermore, the stop portion 56 also functions to maintain the engagement state of the first housing 20 and the second housing 80.

[0095] Furthermore, in connector 10, the flexural direction of stop portion 56 does not overlap with the flexural direction of first locking portion 23, resulting in excellent space efficiency.

[0096] [Other embodiments of this disclosure]

[0097] The embodiments disclosed herein should be considered illustrative in all respects, and not restrictive.

[0098] (1) In the above embodiment 1, the first locking part is configured to lock the second locking part from the inside in the width direction, but the first locking part may also be configured to lock the second locking part from the outside in the width direction.

[0099] (2) In the above embodiment 1, the first locking part is configured to be a pair in the width direction, but the first locking part may also be only one side.

[0100] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0101] 10: Connector

[0102] 20: First shell

[0103] 21: Main body of the shell

[0104] 21A: Cavity

[0105] 21B: Spear-shaped part

[0106] 22: Support section

[0107] 23: First Locking Section

[0108] 24: Protective wall

[0109] 25: Rear Restriction Section

[0110] 31: Arm

[0111] 32: Clamping protrusion

[0112] 33: Anterior protrusion

[0113] 34: Temporary locking recess

[0114] 35: Rear protrusion

[0115] 36: Formal locking recess

[0116] 50: Moving Components

[0117] 51: Clamping Arm

[0118] 52: Connecting part

[0119] 53: Lifting Department

[0120] 54: Slit

[0121] 56: Stop section

[0122] 57: Protruding part

[0123] 57A: Flat surface

[0124] 57B: Concave-convex surface

[0125] 60: Stopping part side arm

[0126] 61: Side locking part of the stop section

[0127] 62: Side recess of the stop part

[0128] 80: Second shell

[0129] 81: Terminal storage section

[0130] 81A: Second spear-shaped part

[0131] 82: Cover

[0132] 82A: Upper panel

[0133] 82B: Lower side panel

[0134] 82C: Left side of the plate

[0135] 82D: Right side plate

[0136] 83: Second Locking Section

[0137] 84: Stopping part receiving part

[0138] 91: Terminal 1 component

[0139] 92: Terminal 2 component

[0140] 93: Electrical wire

Claims

1. A connector comprising: The first and second housings fit together; and The movable component is assembled into the first housing. The first housing has: The main body of the shell has a cavity; and The first locking part can bend and deform in the width direction along the outer surface of the housing body. The second housing has a second locking part, which engages with the first locking part when the first housing and the second housing are in a mutually fitted state. The movable member is movable along the outer surface between a temporary locking position configured when temporarily locked relative to the first housing and a formal locking position configured when permanently locked. The moving member has a release part that releases the locking state of the first locking part and the second locking part when the moving member moves from the permanent locking position to the temporary locking position. The first locking part is paired in the width direction and has an engaging protrusion protruding outward in the width direction. The moving member has a pair of engaging arms arranged on the outer side of the pair of first locking portions in the width direction. The release portion protrudes inward from the top of the paired engaging arms in the width direction and can engage with the engaging protrusion. The first locking part has: a front protrusion disposed in front of the engaging protrusion; and a temporary locking recess disposed between the front protrusion and the engaging protrusion. Before the first housing and the second housing are engaged, when the moving member is in the temporary locking position, the release part is inserted into the temporary locking recess. In the engaged state where the first housing and the second housing are engaged with each other, the second locking part is inserted into the temporary locking recess.

2. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, The first housing has protective walls arranged in pairs on both sides of the first locking portion in the width direction. The protective wall is disposed on the outer side of the engaging arm in the width direction.

3. The connector according to claim 1, wherein, The first locking part has: a rear protrusion disposed behind the engaging protrusion; and a formal locking recess disposed between the rear protrusion and the engaging protrusion, wherein, in the formal locking position, the releasing part is embedded in the formal locking recess.

4. The connector according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein, The moving component has a stop portion. The second housing has a stop receiving portion, which stops the stop portion when the moving member is in the engaged state and in the officially locked position.

5. The connector according to claim 4, wherein, The stop portion can bend and deform in the height direction of the first housing, and when it bends and deforms in the height direction, it is released from the locking state of the stop portion receiving portion.

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