DE102013016198B4 - Connector and method of assembling the same - Google Patents

Abstract

A connector comprising: a plurality of inner housings (10) containing one or more cavity (s) (11) into which one or more terminal fittings (200) can be inserted; one outer Housing (30) including a plurality of receiving chambers (33) capable of at least partially receiving each of the plurality of inner housings (10); and a retainer (70) to be mounted in or on the outer housing (30) and including a plurality of retaining portions (75) which are engageable with the terminal fittings (200) which are in the respective cavities (11). are used to retain the terminal fittings (200) by entering the cavities (11) of the respective plurality of inner housings (10) which are at least partially received in the respective receiving chambers (33) when the retainer (70) is assembled wherein an insert portion (55) is formed to be open on the outer case (30), and the retainer (70) is at least partially inserted into the outer case (30) through the insert portion (55) in one direction, which crosses an insertion direction of the inner housings (10) after the inner housings (10) are inserted into the receiving chambers (33); wherein one or more walls (54) of the outer ren housing (30), which is or are arranged subsequently to the insert portion (55) and is or are arranged substantially normal to a wall (53) which is formed with the insert portion (55), with part of a double-wall structure is or are formed, which comprises an inner wall (56) and an outer wall (57).

Description

The present invention relates to a connector and to a method of assembling the same.

A connector disclosed in the publication of Japanese Patent JP 3 266 115 B is disclosed includes a plurality of inner housings, an outer housing having a plurality of receiving chambers capable of each of the plurality of inner housings, and a plurality of retaining devices which are inserted into the respective plurality of inner housings Housings are mountable. The inner housing includes a plurality of cavities, and a terminal fitting is inserted into each cavity from the rear. In addition, the retainer includes retaining portions that enter the cavities to lock and retain the terminal fittings that are inserted into the cavities when the retainer is assembled into the inner housing.

In the above case, since the retainer is provided for each of the plurality of inner housings, the number of components increases and handling becomes troublesome, and in addition, there is a problem of a large amount of assembling work.

JP H10-241 773 A discloses a split connector having a plurality of auxiliary connectors received in a frame.

EP 1 919 038 A1 discloses a connector having a socket with leading edges disposed on opposite opening edges of an insertion opening.

US 2007/0 004 274 A1 describes a connector and connector assembly method having a plurality of auxiliary housings.

The present invention has been completed in consideration of the above situation, and aims to reduce a load of an assembling process by reducing the number of components.

This object is achieved according to the invention by the features of the independent claims. Particular embodiments of the invention are the subject of the dependent claims.

According to one aspect of the invention, a connector is provided, comprising a plurality of inner housings which contain one or more hollow space (s) into which one or more terminal fitting (s) can be inserted; an outer housing including a plurality of at least partially receiving chambers capable of receiving each of the plurality of inner housings; and a retainer (specifically, single) to be mounted in the outer housing and including a plurality of retaining portions which are engageable with the terminal fittings that are inserted into the respective cavities to secure the terminal fittings by entering the cavities to retain the respective plurality of inner housings which are at least partially received in the respective receiving chambers when the retainer is assembled.

Accordingly, it is possible at the same time to retain terminal fittings housed in different inner housings by the same retainer mounted on or in the outer housing, thereby greatly reducing operability of the Assembly process is improved and / or the number of components to be assembled is reduced.

An inserting portion is formed to be open on the outer case, and the retainer is at least partially inserted into the outer case through the inserting portion in a direction crossing an inserting direction of the inner cases after the inner cases are inserted into the receiving chambers. According to such a configuration, even if the inner housing is left improperly inserted without being properly received in the receiving chamber, the retainer cooperates with this improperly inserted inner housing to prevent insertion movement of the retainer into the outer housing . It can thus be recognized or known that the inner housing has not reached a proper receiving or receiving position.

A wall or a plurality of walls of the outer housing which is or are arranged adjoining the insert section (in particular on opposite sides thereof) and is or are arranged essentially normal to a wall which is formed with the insert section each formed with a part of a double wall structure which comprises (in particular consists of) an inner wall and an outer wall. If the insert portion is formed to be open on the outer case, the outer case may become weak. However, if the walls which are on the opposite sides of the insert portion and are arranged substantially normal to the wall formed with the insert portion, each formed with the part of the double wall structure consisting of the inner wall and the outer wall, a reduction in the strength of the outer case is effective. effectively suppressed.

Preferred embodiments of the present invention are described as follows.

One or more cam plates of a lever for proceeding with a joining process of the inner housings by engaging a mating (particularly inner) housing when the inner housings with the mating (particularly inner) housing as a Connection partners are connected, is or are added between the (the) inner wall (s) and the (s) outer wall (s). In doing so, the double wall structure (s) are effectively used to not only ensure the strength of the outer casing but also serve as part (s) for receiving the cam plate (s) of the lever.

A matching (in particular inner) housing as a connection partner of the inner housings is formed with at least one rib which protrudes to prevent a forced connection of the inner housings, the retaining device includes a front wall for a common covering of front sides of the plurality of inner housings Housings in a connecting direction, wherein the front wall is formed with a rib receiving hole through which the respective rib passes at the time of connection, and the rib enters a clearance between two adjacent inner housings through the rib receiving hole and preferably serves as a partition for partitioning between the two inner housings at the time of connection. Thus, the rib for preventing a forcible connection also serves as the partition wall for dividing between the two inner housings, and therefore the partition wall can be partially or completely omitted. As a result, the whole configuration can be simplified, and the collision of the retainer and the partition wall can be avoided without any problem.

In particular, the inner housing includes a locking portion of the inner housing for a bracket; the outer housing includes a locking portion of the outer housing for a bracket; a sealing member is arranged to be able to come into contact with the at least one inner housing from behind, and through this, respective wires connected to the terminal fittings are insertable in a fluid-tight manner; and a retainer is disposed behind the sealing member to retain the sealing member, including a first retainer lock for an inner housing and a second retainer lock for an outer housing to be attached to the inner housing by the resilient engagement of the first retainer lock for an inner housing with the locking portion of the inner case for a bracket, and to be fixed to the outer case by the resilient engagement of the second bracket lock for an outer case with the locking portion of the outer case for a bracket.

In addition, in particular, the sealing member includes one or more sealing hole (s) into which respective wires, which are connected to the terminal fittings, can be inserted in a fluid-tight manner at positions which are connected to the one or more hollow space (s) ) stay in contact.

In addition, in particular the sealing member is made of a gel-like material, through which the one or more respective wire (s) connected to the terminal fittings is or are inserted in a fluid-tight manner .

In addition, in particular the inner housing includes an engaging portion of the inner housing for the retainer; the outer housing includes an engaging portion of the outer housing for the retainer; and a retainer includes a retentive portion engageable with the terminal fitting, which is inserted into the cavity to retain the terminal fitting by at least partially entering the cavity of the inner housing, and a gripping portion of the retainer for an inner housing and a gripping portion of the retainer for an outer housing, wherein the retainer is improperly assembled into the inner housing by not inserting at least one of the engaging portion of the retainer for an inner housing and the engaging portion of the retainer for an outer housing Engaging the engaging portion of the inner retainer housing and the engaging portion of the retainer outer housing when the inner housing is not received to a proper depth de chamber is added, and the restraint properly in the interior Housing is mounted when the engaging portion of the retainer for an inner housing and the engaging portion of the retainer for an outer housing are respectively engaged with the engaging portion of the inner housing for the retainer and the engaging portion of the outer housing for the retainer stand when the inner housing is received to the proper depth in the receiving chamber.

According to a further aspect of the invention, a method for assembling or manufacturing a connector, in particular according to the above aspect of the invention or a particular embodiment thereof, is provided, comprising: providing a plurality of inner housings which have one or more hollow spaces ) include; at least partially inserting one or more terminal fittings into the cavities; at least partially receiving each of the plurality of inner housings in respective one of a plurality of receiving chambers of an outer housing; and mounting a (particularly, single) retainer in or on the outer housing so that a plurality of retainer portions of the one retainer are engaged with the terminal fittings inserted into the respective cavities to engage the terminal fittings by entering the retain retaining portions in the cavities of the respective plurality of inner housings, the inner housings being at least partially received in the respective receiving chambers when the retainer is assembled,
wherein an inserting portion is formed to be open on the outer casing, and the retainer is at least partially inserted into the outer casing through the inserting portion in a direction crossing an inserting direction of the inner casings after the inner casings are inserted into the receiving chambers are,
wherein one wall or more walls of the outer housing, which is or are arranged adjacent to the insert portion and is or are substantially normal, is or are arranged on a wall formed with the insert portion, being formed with a part of a double wall structure. which comprises an inner wall and an outer wall.

According to the above, the number of components is reduced and a cost of an assembling process is also reduced, since it is not necessary to provide a retainer for each of a plurality of inner housings, but rather a (in particular, single) retainer terminal fittings of different inner housings can hold back at the same time.

• 1 ist eine Vorderansicht eines Verbinders gemäß einer Ausführungsform der vorliegenden Erfindung,
• 2 ist ein Schnitt entlang von A-A von 1,
• 3 ist ein Schnitt, welcher einen Zustand zeigt, wo Rippen eines zusammenpassenden bzw. abgestimmten Gehäuses in eine Rippe aufnehmende Löcher eingesetzt sind bzw. werden, ,
• 4 ist eine Seitenansicht des Verbinders,
• 5 ist ein Schnitt entlang von B-B von 4,
• 6 ist eine Vorderansicht eines äußeren Gehäuses,
• 7 ist eine Draufsicht auf das äußere Gehäuse, in welchem ein Hebel montiert ist,
• 8 ist eine Seitenansicht des äußeren Gehäuses,
• 9 ist eine Vorderansicht des äußeren Gehäuses, in welchem innere Gehäuse montiert sind,
• 10 ist ein Schnitt entlang von C-C von 9,
• 11 ist ein Schnitt entlang von D-D von 9,
• 12 ist eine Vorderansicht einer Halterung bzw. Halteeinrichtung,
• 13 ist eine Draufsicht auf die Halterung,
• 14 ist eine Seitenansicht der Halterung,
• 15 ist eine Draufsicht auf das innere Gehäuse,
• 16 ist eine Vorderansicht des inneren Gehäuses,
• 17 ist eine Seitenansicht des inneren Gehäuses,
• 18 ist eine Draufsicht auf das innere Gehäuse, auf welchem ein Dichtglied und die Halterung montiert sind,
• 19 ist ein Schnitt entlang von E-E von 18,
• 20 ist eine Vorderansicht des Dichtglieds,
• 21 ist eine Seitenansicht des Dichtglieds,
• 22 ist eine Vorderansicht einer Halte- bzw. Rückhalteeinrichtung,
• 23 ist eine Seitenansicht der Rückhalteeinrichtung,
• 24 ist eine Vorderansicht einer Drahtabdeckung,
• 25 ist eine Seitenansicht der Drahtabdeckung,
• 26 ist eine Rückansicht des Verbinders, auf welchem die Drahtabdeckung an einer ursprünglichen bzw. Ausgangsposition gehalten ist bzw. wird,
• 27 ist eine Rückansicht des Verbinders, auf welchem die Drahtabdeckung an einer Montageposition gehalten ist,
• 28 ist ein Schnitt des Verbinders, bevor die Drahtabdeckung zusammengebaut wird,
• 29 ist ein Schnitt des Verbinders, auf welchem die Drahtabdeckung an der ursprünglichen Position gehalten ist,
• 30 ist ein Schnitt des Verbinders, auf welchem die Drahtabdeckung an der Montageposition gehalten ist, und
• 31 ist eine vergrößerte Seitenansicht eines Teils einer koppelnden Wand des äußeren Gehäuses.

These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from a reading of the following detailed description of preferred embodiments and from the accompanying drawings. It should be understood that even though embodiments are described separately, individual features thereof can be combined to form additional embodiments.

• 1 Fig. 3 is a front view of a connector according to an embodiment of the present invention;
• 2 is a section along AA of 1 ,
• 3 Fig. 13 is a section showing a state where ribs of a mating housing are inserted into a rib receiving holes,
• 4th is a side view of the connector;
• 5 is a section along BB of 4th ,
• 6th Fig. 3 is a front view of an outer case;
• 7th Fig. 3 is a plan view of the outer housing in which a lever is mounted,
• 8th is a side view of the outer housing,
• 9 Fig. 10 is a front view of the outer case in which inner cases are mounted,
• 10 is a section along CC of 9 ,
• 11 is a section along DD of 9 ,
• 12 is a front view of a holder or holding device,
• 13 is a top view of the bracket,
• 14th is a side view of the bracket,
• 15th is a top view of the inner housing,
• 16 is a front view of the inner case,
• 17th is a side view of the inner case,
• 18th Fig. 13 is a plan view of the inner case on which a sealing member and the bracket are mounted,
• 19th is a section along EE of 18th ,
• 20th is a front view of the sealing member,
• 21st is a side view of the sealing member,
• 22nd is a front view of a retainer;
• 23 is a side view of the retainer;
• 24 is a front view of a wire cover,
• 25th is a side view of the wire cover;
• 26th Fig. 13 is a rear view of the connector on which the wire cover is held in an original position;
• 27 Fig. 13 is a rear view of the connector on which the wire cover is held in a mounting position;
• 28 is a section of the connector before the wire cover is assembled
• 29 is a section of the connector on which the wire cover is held in the original position,
• 30th Fig. 13 is a section of the connector on which the wire cover is held at the mounting position;
• 31 Figure 13 is an enlarged side view of part of a coupling wall of the outer housing.

<Embodiment>

A particular embodiment of the present invention is made with reference to FIG 1 to 31 described. A connector of this embodiment includes one or more inner housings 10 , an outer case 30th , a holding or retaining device 70 , a lever 90 , one or more sealing member (s) 100, at least one sealing ring 120 , one or more holder (s) or holding device (s) 130 , at least one wire cover 150 and / or one or more connection fitting (s) 200 .

The inner case 10 is made of a synthetic resin, for example, and is, as shown in FIG 15th to 17th is shown particularly in the form of a flat rectangular or polygonal block extending in a width direction. Like this in 2 and 16 shown is the inner housing 10 with one or more, in particular a plurality of cavities 11 formed, which (r) passes through in forward and backward directions. A plurality of cavities is specific 11 arranged in the width direction in one or more row (s) or step (s) or plane (s), in particular in each of two (upper and lower) rows. A resiliently deformable or deformable locking lance 12 is designed to move forwardly on the inner (especially top) surface of each cavity 11 in the upper row and / or on the inner (especially lower) surface of each cavity 11 to protrude in the bottom row. The connection fitting 200 is at least partially in each cavity 11 to be inserted from an insertion side, in particular essentially from the rear, and each properly inserted connection fitting 200 is or will be resettable by the locking or locking lance 12 locked and restrained. It should be noted that, like this in 15th shown, one or more mold removal hole (s) 13 which (s) due to the passage of a not illustrated mold during molding of the locking lance 12 is or are formed for the respective cavities 11 in the upper and / or lower outer surface of the inner housing 10 is or are formed.

In addition, there is or are one or more, in particular a pair, of assembly grooves or grooves 14th behind the mold removal holes 13 on the upper and / or lower outer surface of the inner housing 10 trained as this in 15th and 17th is shown. The (both) assembly groove (s) 14th is or are configured to extend from the upper and / or lower outer surface to the opposite side surfaces of the inner housing 10 to extend and / or with the respective cavities 11 to be in communication, and the restraint 70 can be slidably mounted or arranged therein at least partially from a lateral side. Base end sections 15th of the respective locking lances 12 are arranged to be in the (at least partially both) mounting groove (s) 14th to protrude. In addition, as indicated in 17th is shown, one or more step (s) 16 along the rearward ends of the opening edges of the two mounting grooves 14th on the upper and / or lower outer surface of the inner housing 10 educated.

Like this in 15th and 17th is shown, is or are one or more, in particular a pair of claw-like locking portions 18th of the inner housing for an outer housing designed to be immediately behind or adjacent to the (in particular two) mounting grooves 14th on the inner case 10 (especially the substantially opposite side surfaces thereof) to protrude.

In addition, is or are on the rear surface of the inner housing 10 one or more, especially a pair of Locking sections 19th of the inner housing designed for a holder or holding device to be on the respective cavities 11 (particularly one from opposite sides of the rear end openings thereof) in a height direction. The (both) locking sections 19th of the inner housing for a bracket are in particular substantially in the form of rectangular or right-angled or polygonal plates and / or are arranged at a distance from each other in the width direction. Like this in 15th is shown is or are one or more (in particular substantially rectangular or right-angled or polygonal) locking recess (s) 21st of the inner housing for mounting on the (in particular two) locking sections 19th of the inner case for the bracket (particularly, the outer surfaces of rear end portions thereof). In addition, there is a flange section 20th formed to bulge outward and in a circumferential direction on a rear end portion of the inner case 10 to extend.

On the back surface of the inner case 10 is or are one or more, in particular a plurality of pin-like positioning extensions 22nd on the side of the inner housing in particular essentially next to each other in the width direction, in particular on the essentially opposite sides of the openings of the rear end of the respective cavities 11 formed in the height direction. From the respective positioning extensions 22nd on the side of the inner housing are those which are arranged on one side in the height direction, in particular, substantially at the same height as the two locking portions 19th of the inner housing arranged for a holder, as shown in FIG 17th is shown.

The connection fitting 200 is made of an electrically conductive or conductive material (in particular metal) and includes, as shown in 3 is shown a tubular terminal connection portion 201 and a wire connection section (which in particular is a sleeve section 202 in the form of an open sleeve) which is located behind the terminal connection section 201 is arranged. A flat plug to be accommodated 610 a mating connector fitting housed in a mating housing 600 is mounted or arranged, is at least partially in the terminal connecting portion 201 insert and connect to this when the inner housing 10 with the matching housing 600 is connected. In addition, the wire connection section (particularly the sleeve section 202 ) with an end portion of a wire 800 to connect (especially to crimp and connect).

A locking or locking extension 203 which one with the locking lance 12 can be brought into engagement, is in particular designed to be from the peripheral wall of the terminal connecting portion 201 to protrude. In addition, a retaining portion is a receiving portion 204 , which with a restrained section 75 the restraint 70 can be brought into engagement, which is to be described later, (in particular substantially along the height direction) on the terminal connection portion 201 (in particular the rear end edge thereof) formed.

The sealing member 100 is made of a resilient material, in particular a rubber, such as a silicon or silicone rubber and / or in the form of a substantially rectangular or rectangular or polygonal mat which is long in the width direction, as shown in FIG 20th and 21st is shown. This sealing member 100 is in contact with the rear surface of the inner case 10 arranged around the (particularly, substantially entire) rear surface of the inner housing 10 to cover. Like this in 2 is shown is the sealing member 100 in particular with one or more, in particular a plurality of sealing holes 101 formed which (s) passes through (s) at one or more position (s) which are substantially coaxial with the respective cavities 11 is connected. One or more, in particular a plurality of inner lips 102 extending substantially in the circumferential direction is or are one after another in forward and backward directions on the inner circumferential surface of each sealing hole 101 educated. After the connector fitting has passed through 200 becomes the wire 800 in every sealing hole 101 inserted and the respective inner lips 102 are or become resilient in direct contact with the outer peripheral surface of the wire 800 held.

Like this in 21st is shown is or are one or more, in particular a plurality of outer lips 103 which extend in a circumferential direction one after another in forward and backward directions on the outer circumferential surface of the seal member 100 educated. When the inner case 10 at least partially in a receiving chamber described later 33 of the outer case 30th is or will be included as described in 2 shown are the respective outer lips 103 resilient in direct contact with the inner peripheral surface of the receiving chamber 33 held.

Like this in 20th is shown is the sealing member 100 with one or more, in particular a pair, of holes receiving a lock 104 , in particular essentially in the form of laterally long slots and / or on one of opposite sides of the respective sealing holes 101 formed passing through in the height direction. The two holes that accept a lock 104 are arranged at a distance from each other in the width direction and, as shown in FIG 19th is shown, one or more, in particular a plurality of inner lips 105 on the lock side extending substantially in a circumferential direction is or are one after another in forward and backward directions on the inner circumferential surface of each lock receiving hole 104 educated.

Like this in 20th is shown, is or are one or more, in particular a plurality of positioning depressions or recesses 106 for the inner housing (in particular, essentially next to each other in the width direction) on the respective sealing holes 101 (in particular, substantially on opposite sides thereof) in the height direction on the front surface of the sealing member 100 educated. Are specific of the respective positioning depressions 106 for the inner case, those disposed on one side in the height direction, substantially at the same level as the two lock receiving holes 104 arranged.

When the sealing member 100 with the inner case 10 is or will be assembled as described in 19th as shown, base end parts of the locking portions 19th of the inner housing for a holder at least partially into the holes receiving a lock 104 inserted and the respective inner lip (s) 105 on the locking side is or are resilient essentially in direct contact with the outer surfaces of the locking sections 19th of the inner case 10 held for the bracket. In addition, is or are when the sealing member 100 with the inner case 10 is assembled, the respective positioning extension (s) 22nd on the side of the inner case 10 positioned and in the respective positioning recess (s) 106 for the inner case 10 fitted. In addition, as indicated in 19th is shown, one or more, in particular a plurality of positioning depressions 107 for a bracket 130 (in particular essentially next to one another in the width direction) at (one) directly consecutive position (s) which lead to the respective positioning recess (s) 106 for the inner case 10 on the rear surface of the sealing member 100 are directed and face them.

The bracket 130 is made for example of a synthetic or synthetic resin and, as shown in 12 and 13 is shown, in particular, substantially in the form of a rectangular or polygonal plate which is long in the width direction. Like this in 18th and 19th shown is the bracket 130 substantially in contact with the rear surface of the sealing member 100 to be arranged around the (in particular, substantially entire) rear surface of the sealing member 100 to cover. Like this in 2 shown is the bracket 130 with one or more, in particular a plurality of (in particular essentially rectangular or right-angled or polygonal) through holes 131 formed which pass through at positions which are substantially coaxial with the respective sealing hole (s) 101 stay in contact. After the connector fitting has passed through 200 becomes the wire 800 loosely in the (especially each) through hole 131 used.

Like this in 12 shown is the bracket 130 with one or more, in particular a pair, of holder locking sections 135 for the inner housing (first mounting lock) in the form of laterally long slots, which in particular on one of opposite sides of the respective through holes 131 step through in the vertical direction. A bracket locking extension (in particular, substantially claw-like) 133 for the inner housing is arranged to be in or on the bracket locking portion 132 for the inner casing to protrude. In this particular case, it is the bracket locking extension 133 for the inner housing on or on an inner edge opposite the respective through-holes 131 from opposite inner edges of the bracket locking portion 132 formed for the inner case in the height direction.

On the front surface of the bracket 130 is or are one or more, in particular a plurality of pin-like positioning extensions 134 on the mounting side (in particular essentially next to each other in the width direction) at the respective through hole (s) 131 (in particular, substantially opposite sides thereof) formed in the height direction as shown in FIG 12 and 13 is shown. From the respective positioning extensions or projections 134 on the holder side are those which are arranged on one side, in particular substantially at the same level as the two holder locking portions 132 arranged for the inner housing.

The bracket 130 is with the inner case 10 following the sealing member 100 assemble. At that time, as shown in 19th is shown, the (the) rear (s) end part (s) of (the) (in particular both) locking section (s) 19th of the inner housing for the bracket at least partially into the (especially both) bracket locking section (s) 132 inserted for the inner housing and / or the bracket locking extension (s) 133 for the inner housing is or will be resilient with the locking recess (s) 21st of the inner housing for the bracket engaged, whereby the bracket 130 on the inner case 10 is fixed or set and accordingly the sealing member 100 is prevented from coming from the inner case 10 to be solved or removed. When the bracket 130 on the inner case 10 is or will be fixed, is or will be the respective positioning extension (s) 134 in particular positioned on the side of the holder and in the respective positioning recess (s) 107 fitted for the bracket.

Like this in 12 shown is the bracket 130 with at least one bracket locking portion 135 for the outer housing (second mounting lock), in particular on one of the opposite sides of the respective through-holes 131 in the vertical direction and / or above the respective positioning extensions 134 on the bracket side between the two bracket locking sections 132 for the inner case in the width direction. The bracket locking portion 135 for the outer case includes a bridging portion 136 essentially in the form of a carrier which is or is supported at both ends and / or essentially along the outer edge or the outer edge of one side in the height direction at a distance from a formation area of the respective through holes 131 is arranged, and / or a bracket locking extension 137 for the outer housing, which extends outward from a part lying in the width direction (in particular substantially a part central in the width direction) of the bridging section 136 protrudes. The bridging section 136 is designed in particular to be substantially continuous with parts of the outer edge or the outer edge of the holder 130 (outer edge of one side in the height direction) on widthwise opposite sides of the bridging portion 136 to be at essentially the same level without any level of education. In addition, there is a drilled section 138 in the form of a laterally long slot to allow deflecting movement of the bridging section 136 to allow trained to go through the bracket 130 to step through. In other words, is the bridging section 136 through the drilled section 138 defined and resilient towards the drilled section 138 deformable or deformable. It should be noted that from the opposite sides of the respective through-holes 131 in the height direction of the bracket 130 a space which is larger in the height direction, particularly for the one side in the height direction where the bracket locking portions 132 for the inner housing and the bracket locking sections 135 for the outer case are arranged than the other side is secured.

In addition, how this is done in 12 shown is the bracket 130 with still one or more, in particular a pair of holder locking sections 135 for the outer housing adjacent to the respective through hole (s) 131 , in particular on substantially opposite sides of the respective through holes 131 formed in the width direction. In the case of this bracket locking section (s) 135 for the outer housing is or are one or more bridging section (s) 136 along parts of the outer edge of the bracket 130 on the respective through hole (s) 131 , in particular on substantially opposite sides of the formation area of the respective through holes in the width direction 131 arranged, bracket locking projections 137 for the outer housing are designed to be substantially laterally outward from central parts of the bridging sections 136 protruding in the height direction, and one or more drilled section (s) 138 which (s) the bridging section (s) 136 defines (define), is (are) in the form of vertically long slits which run along a pair of through holes 131 especially in the upper and / or lower row.

Next is the outer case 30th described. The outer case 30th is made for example of a synthetic or synthetic resin and includes, as shown in 6th and 10 is shown a receiving portion 31 (in particular substantially in the form of a rectangular or right-angled or polygonal tube) and a fitting section 32 (in particular essentially in the form of a rectangular or right-angled or polygonal housing), which at least partially the receiving portion 31 surrounds. One or more, in particular a pair, of receiving or receiving chambers 33 which is capable of, at least in part, the respective inner housing (s) 10 is or are to be received (in particular essentially next to one another in the height direction) in the receiving section 31 educated. The (especially both) receiving chamber (s) 33 is or are designed to move in forward and reverse directions pass through, and is or are in particular at least partially from each other via at least one partition 34 divided in the shape of a horizontal plate, which is in an intermediate or central part of the female section 31 is arranged in the height direction. A rear end part of the female section 31 and that of the fitting section 32 are in particular with each other via a radially extending coupling or coupling section 35 coupled. In addition, the front end is the female section 31 behind that of the matching section 32 arranged.

Like this in 10 shown is the receiving chamber 33 with at least one stepped section 36 and a front area or a front surface in front of the stepped portion 36 has a smaller opening than a rear face. In addition, as indicated in 6th one or more, in particular a pair, of stepped locking sections is shown 380 of the outer case 30th for the inner case 10 at or near (a) front end portion (s) of (in particular, substantially widthwise opposite side surfaces in) the receiving chamber 33 educated. When the inner case 10 to a proper depth in the receiving chamber 33 is used, the flange portion arrives 20th in particular, substantially in contact with the stepped section 36 like this in 10 is shown to allow for any further forward insertion of the inner housing 10 to prevent and / or the locking sections 18th of the inner case 10 for the outer case 30th come resiliently into engagement with the locking sections 380 of the outer case 30th for the inner case 10 like this in 5 is shown to the inner case 10 to prevent them from exiting backwards. As a result, the inner case is 10 on the outer case 30th fixed. When the inner case 10 on the outer case 30th is fixed, is a front part of the inner case 10 in particular arranged to be substantially forward from the front end of the female portion 31 in the matching section 32 protrude, and / or the mounting groove (s) 14th is or are slightly forward of the front end of the female section 31 arranged as this in 10 is shown. It should be noted that an enclosure 500 by picking up the one or more inner housing (s) 10 which (s) each with the sealing member 100 and the bracket 130 is or are assembled, into which one or more (especially both) receiving chamber (s) 33 of the outer case 30th is formed.

Like this in 2 is shown is a connection recess 900 into which the matching housing 600 at the time a connection is established, formed to be between the female portion 31 and the matching section 32 and before the coupling section 35 to be open. A sealing ring 120 is substantially in the shape of a rectangular or polygonal ring on the outer surface of the female portion 31 fitted. The sealing ring 120 is made of a resilient material, particularly a rubber such as silicon rubber, and is prevented from leaking backwards by being in contact with the stepped front surface of the stepped portion 36 got. The sealing ring 120 is substantially radially resilient between the mating housing 600 and the receiving section 31 at the time of a connection to compress, allowing for a seal between the two housings 500 , 600 acts in a fluid tight manner.

Like this in 6th is shown, is or are one or more, in particular a pair of guide pieces 37 , which extend substantially in the width direction, formed to move forward on the front end edge (s) of the (in particular both) upper and / or lower wall (s) of the receiving portion 31 to protrude. At least one (in particular essentially) claw-shaped locking section 38 of the outer case 30th for the retaining device is designed to be substantially forward on the front end (in particular an end part in the width direction thereof) of the (in particular each) guide piece 37 to protrude. The guide piece (s) 37 and the locking section (s) 38 of the outer housing for the restraint device are in particular with a wall thickness range of the (in particular both) upper and / or lower wall (s) of the receiving section 31 educated. The two inner and outer surfaces of the guide pieces are specific 37 and the locking sections 38 of the outer casing for the retainer is substantially continuous with the two inner and outer surfaces of the two upper and lower walls of the receiving portion 31 without forming any level (see 8th ).

One or more, in particular a plurality of locking sections 39 of the outer housing for a holder is or are formed at one or more position (s) which essentially to the inner surface (s) of the (in particular both) receiving chamber (s) 33 on a rear part of the outer case 30th is (are) directed (partially shown in 2 and 26th ). The respective locking section (s) 39 of the outer housing for the holder is or are on the inner top surface and / or the (in particular, substantially opposite) inner side surface (s) of the upper receiving chamber 33 and / or the inner lower surface and the (in particular substantially opposite) inner side surface (s) of the lower receiving chamber 33 arranged. The respective locking section (s) 39 of the outer housing for the holder is or are in particular in the form of one or more recess (s) into which the respective holder locking extension (s) 137 for the outer housing can be at least partially fitted , and / or penetrates (penetrates) the coupling section 35 to get to the inside of the connection recess 900 to be connected.

Like this in 26th is shown, is or are one or more, in particular a pair of a cover-mounting sections (in particular each consisting of side walls 41 and coupling walls 42 or including them, as described later, which by 41 , 42 are designated when the side walls 41 and the coupling walls 42 are or are described without distinction) designed to be on a pull-out area (in particular substantially opposite sides thereof in the width direction) of the respective wires 800 (also in particular on sides of the two receiving chambers that are essentially opposite in the width direction 33 ) on the rear surface of the outer case 30th to protrude. The cover-mounting section (s) consists (each) of a pair of side walls 41 which are at the same levels as an upper end portion of the upper receiving chamber 33 and a lower end part of the lower receiving chamber 33 which extend substantially in the width direction and / or are arranged to be directed substantially parallel to each other, and a pair of coupling walls 42 or comprise these, which at least partially with widthwise outer ends of the side walls 41 are coupled in pairs in the height direction and / or extend substantially in the height direction, and are in particular substantially symmetrical relative to one another on opposite end parts of the outer housing in the width direction 30th arranged. The outer surfaces of the coupling walls 42 are in particular essentially adjacent to and flush with the outer surfaces of later-described side wall sections 53 of the matching section 32 . In addition, the respective locking sections 39 of the outer housing for a holder or a holder, which are arranged on the opposite end parts, in particular arranged in a gate-shaped frame, which through the two side walls 41 and the coupling walls 42 is or will be defined.

Like this in 4th is one or more, in particular a pair of cover guiding surfaces or cover guiding surfaces 43 which converge inclinedly or increasingly inwardly toward the rear side on the outer surfaces of rear end parts (protruding end parts) of the two side walls 41 educated. As will be described later, the wire cover 150 to an original position through the surfaces guiding the cover 43 guided. In addition, front end parts (base end parts) are the outer surfaces of the two side walls 41 which parts differ from the surfaces guiding the cover 43 are, in particular, substantially a flat surface extending substantially in fore and aft directions and / or are slidable to the inner surface (s) of side plate (s) described later 152 the wire cover 150 directed.

Like this in 26th is one or more, in particular a pair of cover mounting plates or cover mounting plates 44 (in particular essentially in the form of flat plates) designed to move backwards on the pull-out area (in particular the essentially opposite sides thereof) for the respective one wire or the respective multiple wires 800 in the height direction (in particular also on the opposite sides of the two receiving chambers 33 in the height direction) on the rear surface of the outer case 30th to protrude. Specific are the two panels that mount the cover 44 arranged in the width direction so as to be substantially parallel to each other and / or the outer surfaces thereof are continuous with and flush with the outer surfaces of inner walls described later 56 of the matching section 32 .

Like this in 26th and 28 is shown is or are one or more, in particular a pair of cover-retaining portions 45 (which in particular are spaced from each other in the width direction) formed to be on the inner surface of the (in particular each) the cover mounting plate 44 to protrude. The cover retaining section (s) 45 is or are in particular in the form of ribs which extend essentially over the entire length of the cover mounting plate 44 extending in a protruding direction (forward and rearward directions) and / or integrally or unitarily with the rear end of the coupling portion 35 and / or that of the receiving section 31 are coupled.

Like this in 28 shown is or are one or more, in particular a pair, of a cover assembly leading portions 46 on (one) in the width direction outer side (s) of the (in particular both) the cover-retaining section (s) 45 on the inner surface of the cover mounting plate 44 educated. Each section leading the cover assembly 46 in particular includes a home position guide section 47 for guiding the wire cover 150 to the original position to be described later and / or a mounting position guide section 48 for guiding the wire cover 150 to a mounting position to be described later.

Like this in 28 is the home position guide section 47 in the form of a groove extending in substantially forward and rearward directions (particularly, having a substantially constant width) and open rearward, and is formed in the width direction between a pair of walls. Of the two walls, one wall is in particular in the form of a rib which extends in forward and rearward directions. Like this in 26th is shown, one wall is through an end rib 49 which is attached to one end in the width direction of the cover mounting plate 44 is bent, in the case of the home position guide portion 47 on one side in the width direction (back side in a moving direction of the wire cover 150 to be described later) while passing through the cover retaining portion 45 on the other side in the width direction in the case of the home position guide portion 47 on the other side in the width direction (front side in the moving direction of the wire cover 150 which is to be described later) is formed. It should be noted that another end rib 49 in particular by bending also on the other side in the width direction of the plate mounting the cover 44 is formed to be formed in pairs with that on one side in the width direction.

Of the two walls, the other wall is a cover guide section 51 (in particular, substantially in the form of a rectangular or polygonal block), which from a rear part of the plate mounting the cover 44 protrudes like this in 28 is shown. Like this in 1 and 28 shown are the front surfaces of the cover guide portions 51 in particular arranged to substantially lead to the connection recess 900 via through holes 52 to be directed which by the coupling section 35 step through. In this case the through holes are 52 as (in particular essentially rectangular or right-angled or polygonal) openings in the coupling section 35 by removing an unillustrated mold for molding the cover guide portions 51 educated. In addition, the cover guide portions 51 at least partially through the through holes 52 seen or inspected from the front, which is the side of the connection recess 900 is.

Like this in 28 is the mounting position guide portion 48 in particular in the form of a groove which extends substantially in the width direction, a front portion (in particular a substantially front half) of the starting position guide portion 47 cuts or crosses and is connected to this and the through hole 52 on the other side in the width direction intersects or crosses and is connected to this. In this case, an L-shaped groove is particularly through the home position guide portion 47 and the mounting position guide section 48 educated. In addition, the rear end of the mounting position guide portion is 48 through the cover guide portion 51 Are defined. That is, the home position guide section 47 is defined in particular by a shorter side which extends essentially along fore and aft directions from four sides of the cover guide section 51 extends, and the mounting position guide portion 48 is or is defined in particular by a longer side which is adjacent to or adjoining the above shorter side and extends substantially along the width direction. Note that one end side in the width direction of the mounting position guide portion 48 in particular by part of the rear surface of the coupling section 35 for closing the front end of the home position guide section 47 is or will be defined. In addition, the respective cover-retaining portions are 45 and the respective cover assembly leading portions 46 in particular, substantially symmetrically on opposite sides of a part of the rear surface of the outer housing which is central in the width direction 30th arranged.

Like this in 6th is shown, the mating portion consists 32 of one or more, in particular a pair, of side wall sections 53 , which is essentially along the Extending height direction, and one or more, in particular a pair of upper and lower wall sections 54 which extend substantially along the width direction, or includes this. An insertion section 55 is designed to be on one of the (two) side wall sections 53 to be open. Like this in 8th shown is the insertion portion 55 in the form of an opening which in particular has a substantially rectangular or right-angled or polygonal side view and / or an opening height greater than the height of the receiving portion 31 and / or at the front end of the side wall portion 53 is open. The rear end edge of the insert section 55 is slightly behind the front end of the female section 31 arranged. Thus, a front end part (including the guide pieces 37 and the locking sections 38 the outer housing for the retainer) of the receiving portion 31 from the side through the insert section 55 be seen. It should be noted that part of the other side wall section or section of the other side wall 53 , which to the insertion section 55 is directed, in particular is closed.

Like this in 5 as shown, each of the upper and lower wall sections 54 part of a double wall structure, which consists of an inner wall 56 , which with the two side wall sections 53 connected, and an outer wall 57 which is a front end part of the inner wall 56 covers from an outer side. Like this in 7th shown is a curved or curved edge 58 especially on the rear end of the outer wall 57 educated. Like this in 5 shown are widthwise opposite end portions of the inner wall 56 and those of the outer wall 57 with one another via one or more, in particular a pair, of foot or leg wall sections 59 connected, which are particularly spaced from each other in the width direction. The outer surfaces of the leg wall sections 59 are in particular adjoining the outer surfaces of the side wall sections essentially in the vertical direction 53 , essentially without any stage to train. A recording room 400 which is capable of at least partially a cam plate 92 of the lever 90 , to be described later, is configured to accommodate rearward between the inner and outer walls 56 , 57 to be open. In addition, there is a cam follower introduction groove 60 configured to extend substantially in forward and rearward directions in a widthwise intermediate part (in particular substantially in a widthwise central part) of the inner wall 56 to extend. An unillustrated cam follower of the mating housing 600 can at least partially fit into the cam follower grove 60 be introduced from the front. In addition, there is a (in particular essentially cylindrical) supporting or support shaft 61 designed to be adjacent or immediately behind the cam follower introduction groove 60 on a rear part of the outer surface of the inner wall 56 to protrude.

The lever 90 is made of a synthetic resin, for example, and includes, as shown in FIG 26th is shown an actuating portion 91 , which extends substantially along the height direction, and one or more, in particular a pair of cam plates 92 which in the width direction (in particular, substantially parallel to each other from opposite ends of the operating portion 91 in the vertical direction). The lever 90 is or will be mounted, in particular around the housing 500 to reach over from behind, and can be rotated or pivoted around the support shafts 61 to a rotational or pivoting starting position (as a particular original or starting position, see 7th ) where the actuating section 91 backwards from the housing 500 is separated, and a rotational or pivoting end position (as a special end position, see 26th ) where the actuating section 91 arranged to be able to be in contact with one end of the housing 500 to get to a state where the two cam plates 92 on the support shafts 61 are fitted and held on this. The two cam plates 92 are arranged to be on outer sides of the two inner walls 56 and the two panels mounting the cover 44 to be arranged, and at the rotational end position are rear end portions of the two cam plates 92 arranged to be rearward from the rear ends of the two cover mounting plates 44 to protrude.

The operating portion 91 is formed with an unillustrated lever lock portion for the cover, and it is as shown in FIG 7th shown is the (in particular each) cam plate 92 with a cam groove 93 educated. The input (s) of the cam groove (s) is or are at the rotation starting position 93 with the cam follower insertion groove (s) 60 in connection and the cam follower (s) of the mating housing 600 can or can at least partially in the cam groove (s) 93 via the cam follower insertion groove (s) 60 enter. When the lever 90 is shifted or displaced (in particular rotated or rotated or pivoted) from the (rotational) starting position towards or to the (rotational) end position, the cam follower (s) slides or slide on (a) groove surface (s) the cam groove (s) 93 to create a cam action between the two housings 500 , 600 to show what makes the two housings 500 , 600 be connected with a low connection force or their connection is supported. When the lever 90 substantially reaches the (rotational) end position, reaches or reaches the cam follower (s) in particular (a) rear end side (s) of the cam groove (s) 93 and / or the lever locking section for the cover comes resiliently into engagement with a cover locking section 153 for the lever, which is to be described later, whereby the displacement or displacement (in particular rotational or pivoting movement) of the lever 90 is or will be limited and the two housing 500 , 600 be kept in a properly connected state. It should be noted that, although the connecting or connecting force particularly acts on the two cam plates 92 applied to the two cam plates 92 outwardly away from each other in the process of rotating the lever 90 deflect the two cam plates 92 will not be further deflected from each other when the two cam plates 92 in contact with the outer walls 57 get there the outer walls 57 on outer sides of outer peripheral edge parts of the two cam plates 92 like this in 7th shown are arranged in the case of this embodiment.

The wire cover 150 is made of synthetic resin, for example, and is placed on the rear surface of the case 500 mounted to at least partially cover this rear surface, as shown in FIG 30th is shown. The wire cover is specific 150 in the shape of a cap and includes a rear panel 151 which is arranged to substantially face the rear surface of the housing 500 to be directed, and a pair of side plates 152 which forward from the rear panel 151 (in particular the substantially opposite upper and lower edges thereof) protrude, as shown in FIG 24 and 25th is shown. The respective wires 800 , which from the rear surface of the case 500 are pulled out or guided, are or will be between the two side panels 152 recorded, forcibly by the rear panel 151 bent and to the outside through an end opening of the wire cover 150 guided. The cover locking portion 153 for the lever is in particular resiliently deformable or deformable on an end part of the rear plate 151 formed opposite to the one end opening and a hanging plate 155 , which extends along the height direction, is between the two side plates 152 about slots 154 which extend along forward and rearward directions.

The wire cover 150 is in particular essentially in the width direction to the original or starting position (see 29 ) and the mounting position (see 30th ) along the rear surface of the case 500 slidable when on the case 500 is mounted. While the wire cover 150 slides or shifts, the front end edges or edges of the two side plates 152 on the rear surface of the case 500 , specifically on the rear surface of the coupling portion 35 slide.

Like this in 29 is shown, is or are one or more, in particular a pair, of retaining bumps 156 specifically designed to be substantially in the width direction on the outer surface of each side plate 152 to protrude. In addition, one or more, in particular a pair, of a cover mounting guide receiving sections is or are 157 in particular on the outer sides of the two retaining elevations in the width direction 156 educated. Each cover mounting guide receiving portion 157 consists of a first rib 158 extending substantially along fore and aft directions, and a second rib 159 or includes it, which extends substantially along the width direction, and is in particular substantially L-shaped as a whole. Opposite ends in width direction (right edge or right edge of the first rib 158 in 29 and left edge or left edge of the second rib 159 in 29 ) of (the) (in particular each) the cover mounting guide receiving section (s) 157 are in particular as a starting position guide receiving section (s) 161 formed which on the home position guide section (s) 47 is or are slidable or displaceable. In addition, the (in particular both) front (s) and / or rear (s) end (s) of the second rib is or are 159 the (particularly each) cover mounting guide receiving portion 157 in particular as section (s) receiving an assembly position guide 162 formed, which (r) on the (the) mounting position guide portion (s) 48 is (are) movable. In the case of this embodiment, the front end (s) of the mounting position guide receiving portion (s) are 162 on the front end (s) of the side panel (s) 152 arranged and / or arranged substantially along the width direction, as shown in FIG 24 is shown.

Next is the retaining device 70 described. The restraint 70 is made, for example, of a synthetic resin and is, as shown in FIG 2 , 4th and 5 is shown with the one or more connection fitting (s) 200 engageable by sliding from the side into the mating section 32 through the insertion section 55 is inserted and into the mounting groove (s) 14th of the inner housing (s) 10 occurs which (s) to a proper depth in the (especially both) receiving chamber (s) 33 is or are included.

Like this in 22nd and 23 shown includes the retainer 70 a front wall 71 (in particular essentially in the form of a rectangular or right-angled or polygonal plate), one or more, in particular a pair of leading or guide walls 72 facing backwards from the front wall 71 (especially from substantially opposite ends thereof) protruding in the height direction, a closing wall 73 which is rearward from the other end in the width direction of the front wall 71 protrudes and with the leading wall (s) 72 (in particular at substantially opposite ends thereof) is connected in the height direction, a connecting wall 74 facing rearward from an intermediate part (in particular essentially a central part) of the front wall 71 protrudes in the height direction and with the closing wall 73 is connected at the other ends in the width direction, and one or more, in particular a plurality of retaining or retaining sections 75 which (r) inwards essentially along the height direction (towards the insertion spaces 77 of the inner housing, which are to be described later) of (a) rear end part (s) of the (especially both) leading wall (s) 72 and a rear end part of the connecting wall 74 protrudes or protrudes. One end in the width direction of the retainer 70 serves as an entry port 76 , in which one or more (two) inner (s) housing 10 which (s) in the one or more (two) receiving chamber (s) 33 is or are included, in particular can or can occur together. Specifically, rooms on opposite sides of the connecting wall serve 74 in the restraint 70 than the insertion rooms 77 of the inner housing into which the (two) inner housings 10 can be used in each case. The closing wall 73 is in particular shaped around substantially the insert portion 55 to match, and is how this is in 4th is sized to be able to use the insert portion 55 close when viewed from the side.

The front wall 71 is sized to be able to share the front surfaces of the two inner housings 10 cover when viewed from the front. Like this in 3 shown is the front wall 71 with one or more flat plug insertion section (s) 78 formed at positions substantially corresponding to the respective cavities 11 of the two inner housings 10 are directed. The one or more tabs to be picked up 610 which (r) in the matching housing 600 is or are mounted, is or are at least partially in the one or more respective flat plug insertion section (s) 78 to be used at the time of a connection. In addition, as indicated in 22nd is shown, one or more, in particular a pair of rib-receiving holes 79 (in particular substantially in the form of slots extending in the width direction) to pass through an intermediate part (in particular a substantially central part) of the front wall 71 to step through in the vertical direction. The holes receiving a rib 79 are in particular essentially at the same level as the connecting wall 74 arranged and / or parts of the connecting wall 74 which essentially lead to the rib receiving holes 79 are directed are open. Like this in 3 shown is one or more rib (s) 630 of the matching housing 600 at least partially into the hole (s) receiving a rib 79 can be used from the front.

Like this in 5 and 23 is shown is or are one or more, in particular a pair of rail sections 80 on which the guide piece (s) 37 is or are fit, on the inner surface (s) of (a) rear end part (s) of the (both) leading wall (s) 72 and / or on the rear surface (s) of the retaining portion (s) 75 educated. The inside of the (each) rail section 80 is particularly in the form of a groove extending substantially in the width direction and a retainer locking portion 81 for the outer case is formed in particular on one end part in the width direction. The retainer locking portion 81 for the outer housing protrudes into the rail section 80 from the inner surface of the leading wall 72 in front. In the process of assembling the retainer 70 into the inner case 30th will the guide piece (s) 37 essentially displaceable along the rail sections 80 guided. When the restraint 70 properly in the outer case 30th is mounted, the retainer locking portion (s) 81 for the outer housing resiliently in engagement with the locking portion (s) 38 the outer housing for the retainer and the retainer 70 is in the outer case 30th withheld as this in 5 is shown.

In addition, how this is done in 2 , 5 and 23 is shown, at least one bridge section 82 which is substantially parallel in the width direction to the leading walls 72 extends on the rear end of the connecting wall 74 educated. Like this in 23 is shown, there is or are the one or more, in particular the plurality of retaining sections 75 in particular from a pair of retaining sections 83 for the upper inner casing facing towards each other from the rear end part of the upper leading wall 72 and the top of the bridge section 82 protrude to substantially the inner housing 10 to match which one is in the upper receiving chamber 33 is included, and / or one or more, in particular a pair of retaining sections 84 for the lower inner housing, which (in particular substantially towards each other) from the lower leading wall 72 (especially the rear end part thereof) and the lower end of the bridge portion 82 protrude to substantially the inner housing 10 to match which one is in the lower receiving chamber 33 is included, or includes or include these. The restrained section 83 for the upper inner housing and the retaining section 84 for the lower inner housing protrude in upward and downward directions from the bridge portion 82 in front. Any restrained section 75 is in particular essentially in the form of a vertical plate extending essentially the entire width of the retainer 70 extends and / or in the corresponding mounting groove 14th of the inner case 10 can occur.

The front surface of the (particularly each) retaining portion 75 is deepened or set off over the entire width to an emerging or exit groove 85 to meet the base end section (s) 15th the respective locking lance (s) 12 to avoid when the retaining portion 75 into the mounting groove 14th is used. In addition, a portion of the front surface of each retaining portion serves 75 in front of the exiting groove 85 in a protruding direction in particular as a restraining main body 86 which is in contact with the section (s) receiving the retaining section 204 can arrive. If the respective restrained sections 75 properly in the mounting grooves 14th are used are the restraining main bodies 86 essentially to the sections receiving the retaining section 204 the connection fittings 200 directed which properly in the respective cavities 11 are inserted, whereby the connection fitting (s) 200 in the cavities 11 is or will be withheld.

Next, functions of this embodiment will be described.

When assembling, the sealing member 100 first on the rear surface of each inner case 10 assembled. Then the (in particular both) locking section (s) 19th of the inner housing for the holder at least partially into the (both) a locking receiving hole (s) 104 inserted in a fluid-tight manner and / or the respective extension (s) positioning the inner housing side 22nd is or are positioned and inserted into the respective recess (s) positioning the inner housing side. In this case, when the sealing member bulges 100 in a vertically or inside outwardly inverted position relative to the inner housing 10 is present, the sealing member 100 strongly from the outer edge or the outer edge of the inner housing 10 , whereby it can be seen that the sealing member 100 in an improper location on the inner housing 10 is mounted or arranged.

The following is the bracket or holding device 130 on the inner case 10 mounted from behind. Like this in 19th is shown, the (in particular both) locking portion (s) 19th of the inner housing for the bracket in particular in the bracket locking section (s) 132 used for the inner case, making the bracket 130 on the inner case 10 is fixed and the sealing member 100 sandwiched between the bracket 130 and the inner case 10 is included or arranged. In this case, when the bracket bulges 130 in an improper or not corresponding position or position (for example in a vertical or with the inside outwardly inverted position relative to the inner housing 10 and the sealing member 100 ) is present, the bracket 130 strongly from the outer edge or the outer edge of the inner housing 10 and the outer edge of the sealing member 100 and the bracket locking extension (s) 133 for the inner housing cannot (can) not with the locking recess (s) 21st of the inner housing, thereby making it possible to avoid the bracket 130 in the incorrect position on or on the inner housing 10 is mounted.

The following is the connector fitting 200 which one with the wire 800 is connected, at least partially in the (in particular each) cavity 11 of the inner case 10 used. In the process of inserting the terminal fitting 200 into the respective or corresponding cavity 11 via the through hole 13 and the sealing hole 101 used. If that Connection fitting 200 properly in each cavity 11 is inserted, the locking lance arrives 12 resiliently in engagement with the locking extension or projection 203 and the (especially each) connector fitting 200 becomes primarily in the cavity 11 held back. In addition, the outer peripheral surface of each wire becomes 800 resilient in direct contact with the respective inner lip (s) 102 of the sealing member 100 held, creating a seal around each wire 800 is made available.

How this is done in 10 shown is the above inner case 10 into the (especially each of the two) receiving chamber (s) 33 of the outer case 30th in particular used essentially from behind. When the inner case 10 to the proper depth in each of the (two) receiving chamber (s) 33 is inserted, the (both) locking section (s) 18th of the inner case 10 for the outer case 30th resiliently in engagement with the (two) locking section (s) 380 of the outer case 30th for the inner case 10 and the inner case 10 will be in the receiving chamber 33 retained and the respective bracket locking portion (s) 135 for the outer housing arrives or arrives resiliently in engagement with the respective locking section (s) 39 of the outer case 30th for holding after deforming or deforming the drilled section (s) 138 , making the bracket 130 in the receiving chamber 33 is held, preventing loose movements thereof. In this way, there is a change in the pressed position of the sealing member 100 through the bracket 130 suppressed and there is a certain (predetermined or predeterminable) sealability of the sealing member 100 even after connecting to the mating case 600 ensured.

In the above case, if the inner casing (s) 10 properly in the respective (two) receiving chamber (s) 33 of the outer case 30th is or are included, the respective outer lip (s) 103 resilient in direct contact with the inner circumferential surface (s) of the receiving chamber (s) 33 held to the interior (s) of the receiving chamber (s) 33 to seal. In addition, can or can if the inner housing 10 in a vertically inverted position relative to the outer housing 30th is located, the respective bracket locking section (s) 135 for the outer case 30th not be positioned to the respective locking section (s) 39 of the outer case 30th for the bracket to match, and the inner case 10 cannot be in the receiving chamber 33 being held.

How this is done in 1 , 4th and 5 shown is the retainer 70 at least partially laterally or from the side into the outer housing 30th through the insertion section 55 used. In this case, the restraint 70 in the insertion section 55 essentially inserted in a positioned state, and the front part (s) (part (s) in front of the mounting groove (s)) 14th ) of the corresponding inner housing (s) 10 is or will be in the insertion space (s) 77 of the retainer inner housing 70 through the inlet opening 76 used. In the process of insertion, the respective retaining section (s) step (s) 75 at least partially in the corresponding mounting groove (s) 14th of the (both) inner housing (s) 10 , the (both) rail section (s) 80 and the bridge section 82 are in particular fitted to the respective step (s) 16 and / or the (both) guide piece (s) 37 step or step into the (both) rail section (s) 80 a mounting movement of the retainer 70 respectively.

When the restraint 70 reaches a proper mounting position as shown in 5 is shown, the retainer locking portion (s) 81 for the outer housing resiliently in engagement with the locking portion (s) 38 the outer housing for the retainer, the closing wall 73 is arranged to be able to come into contact with the side surface (s) of the front part (s) of the inner housing (s) 10 to arrive, and / or the restraint device 70 is in the outer case 30th and the inner housing (s) 10 held. It also holds or hold when the restraint 70 reaches the correct mounting position, the respective retaining section (s) 75 the one or more connection fitting (s) 200 back and locks or locks this (s), which (s) properly in the one or more respective cavity (s) 11 of the (especially both) inner housing (s) 10 is or are used as described in 2 is shown whereby the one or more respective connection fitting (s) 200 secondary in the respective cavities 11 is or will be withheld. At this time meets if any connection fitting 200 Inadequately inserted leaving behind without being properly inserted is the retaining portion 75 with such an inadequately inserted connector fitting 200 together, which is why the restraint 70 is prevented from reaching the proper mounting position. In one of those Case can the inadequately inserted connection fitting 200 pushed or pushed to a proper insertion position.

On the other hand, if an inner casing 10 (or at least one of the plurality or the two inner housings 10 ) inadequately inserted without being left to the proper depth in the appropriate receiving chamber 33 to be included, the entry of the retaining section (s) 75 in the mounting groove (s) 14th prevents the mounting groove (s) 14th in the receiving chamber 33 is or are hidden or the mounting groove (s) 14th is or are not positioned to avoid the retaining section (s) 75 the restraint 70 to correspond, which essentially by the insert section 55 is or will be positioned even if the mounting groove (s) 14th in front of the receiving chamber 33 is or are arranged. Thus, when the assembly movement of the retainer 70 it is prevented, at an early stage or at an early point in time, that the inner housing (s) 10 is or are not properly recorded. In addition, is or are when the inner housing 10 not to the proper depth in the receiving chamber 33 is included, the mounting groove (s) 14th not positioned around the retaining section (s) 75 and in addition, the retainer locking portion (s) may 81 for the outer housing not with the locking section (s) 38 of the retainer outer housing are engaged. Thus, when the restraint 70 from the outer case 30th falls, can be reliably detected that the inner case 10 is not recorded properly.

In addition, the wire cover 150 on the rear surface of the case 500 mounted or arranged. In this case, as shown in 26th to 29 shown is the wire cover 150 down or away in one direction (connection direction of the housing 500 ) essentially normal to the rear surface of the case 500 pulled in a state where the lever 90 is or is being held at the (rotational) end position (this point is not in 28 shown). Then the respective section (s) receiving the home position guide slides or slides 161 in particular on the respective starting position guide section (s) 47 and the wire cover 150 is guided to the original position in a state which is positioned in the width direction. Furthermore, in a process of moving to the original position, the (both) side plate (s) 152 especially displaceable along the surface (s) guiding the cover 43 the respective side wall (s) 41 displaced, making them gently towards the outer surface (s) of the respective side wall (s) 41 is or will be performed.

Like this in 26th shown, the inner surface (s) of the (both) side plate (s) are at the original position 152 the wire cover 150 arranged to be able to come into contact with the outer surface (s) of the side wall (s) 41 of the cover mounting portion 41 , 42 to get which to or toward the rear side in the moving direction of the wire cover 150 to the mounting position of the two cover mounting sections 41 , 42 is arranged on the opposite front and rear sides (widthwise opposite sides) in the moving direction of the wire cover 150 are arranged. Thus, the inward inclination of the two side plates becomes 152 especially through the respective side walls 41 prevented. It should be noted that the side walls 41 in the cover mounting section 41 , 42 which are at the rear in the direction of movement of the wire cover 150 are arranged, are positioned substantially to the end ribs 49 directed in the height direction and arranged around the side panels 152 sandwiched between the end ribs 49 and to lock in between yourself.

In the above state, the wire cover 150 to the mounting position in particular essentially along the rear surface of the housing 500 pushed or relocated as shown in 29 to 30th is shown. At this time, the respective section (s) receiving the mounting position guide slides or slides 162 on the respective assembly position guide section (s) 48 and / or the wire cover 150 is guided to the mounting position in a state positioned in the forward and backward directions. In addition, as described in 26th to 27 shown is the (both) side plate (s) 152 slidable on the outer surface (s) of the side wall (s) 41 in the process of moving the wire cover 150 relocated, making the wire cover 150 is gently guided to the mounting position without being inclined inward.

Like this in 27 and 30th is shown, moves or move when the Wire cover 150 the assembly position reached, the respective restraining elevation (s) 156 resilient via the respective cover-retaining section (s) 45 causing a return movement of the wire cover 150 to the original or starting position is prevented. In addition, will or will when the wire cover 150 reaches the assembly position, the respective first rib (s) 158 particularly arranged to be able to come into contact with the respective cover guide portion (s) 51 and / or it is or will be as described in 27 shown is the hanging plate 155 arranged to be able to be in contact with the coupling wall 42 to arrive, causing another act of movement of the wire cover 150 is prevented. Thus, the wire cover is 150 held or positioned at the mounting position, preventing movements thereof. It should be noted that the hanging plate 155 in particular is brought to a position where it is in contact with the coupling wall 42 through the entry of the (especially both) side wall (s) 41 into the (both) slot (s) 154 can arrive. In addition, the (especially both) side wall (s) step or step at the assembly position 41 at least partially in the (both) slot (s) 154 one like this in 27 is shown, whereby the inner surface (s) of the (both) side plate (s) 152 placed to be able to come into contact with the outer surface (s) of the side wall (s) 41 of the cover mounting section (s) 41 , 42 and / or the inward inclination of the (both) side plate (s) 152 reliably prevented.

In the case of this embodiment, a direction of displacement (in particular a direction of rotation or pivoting) of the lever can be used 90 can be selected to be either toward one side (e.g., a clockwise direction) or to a substantially opposite side (e.g., a counterclockwise direction), and accordingly the direction of movement of the wire cover 150 can be changed to a direction toward one of the widthwise opposite sides by switching the mounting position and the original position. Even if the direction of movement of the wire cover 150 is changed, the inner surfaces of the (especially both) side plate (s) 152 arranged to be able to come into contact with the outer surface (s) of the side wall (s) 41 in the cover mounting section 41 , 42 to get and slide on this (s), which is arranged on the rear side in the direction of movement, in order to prevent the inward inclination of the (both) side plate (s) 152 and a function of guiding the wire cover 150 to meet the mounting position in the same way as described above. In addition, the inner surface (s) of the (both) side plate (s) is or are at the mounting position 152 particularly arranged so as to be able to be in contact with the outer surface (s) of all of the side walls 41 in order to reliably control the inward inclination of the (both) side plate (s) 152 to prevent.

After that the case 500 with the matching housing 600 connected. In this case, as shown in 3 shown is the mating housing 600 with one or more rib (s) 630 formed (in particular substantially in the form of horizontal plates) which protrude forward and are able to guide a connecting movement, and at the time of a connection the (both) rib (s) will 630 at least partially into the restraint 70 through the hole (s) receiving a rib 79 is inserted and particularly occurs in a space between the pair of upper and lower inner housings 10 to be placed therein. Here are both ribs 630 in particular at substantially the same level as the partition 34 between the receiving chambers 33 arranged and act as partitions for an at least partial subdivision between the front parts of the two inner housings 10 with the connecting wall 74 .

As described above, according to this embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.

First, since it is not necessary, individually the restraint device 70 for each of the variety of inner housings 10 to make available or to provide, the number of components and reduced a burden or effort of a process that is required to the restraint 70 assemble is or will also be reduced.

It also hits as the restraint 70 into the outer case 30th through the insertion section 55 is inserted in the direction which corresponds to the direction of insertion of the one or more inner housing (s) 10 intersects or crosses after the inner casing 10 into the receiving chambers 33 are used, the restraint 70 lateral to the inner case 10 together, which is not properly in the receiving chamber 33 is inserted, and when the insertion movement of the retainer 70 is prevented, it can be detected that the inner case 10 not properly in the receiving chamber 33 is used.

In addition, because of the matching section 32 of the outer case 30th the top and bottom wall sections 54 which are on the opposite sides of the insert section 55 and substantially normal to the side wall portion 53 are arranged, which with the insert portion 55 is formed, in particular each are formed with the double-wall structure part, which consists of the inner wall 56 and the outer wall 57 exists or includes even if the insertion portion 55 largely open on the outer case 30th is a reduction in the strength of the outer casing 30th effectively suppressed or avoided. In addition, since the receiving space (s) 400 for the cam plate (s) 92 of the lever 90 especially between the inner wall (s) 56 and the outer wall (s) 57 is or are formed, the double wall structure (s) is / are effective not only for ensuring the strength of the outer housing 30th used, but also as a receiving part (s) for the cam plate (s) 92 .

In addition, since the rib (s) 630 of the matching housing 600 in particular at least partially in the restraint device 70 through the hole (s) receiving a rib 79 is or are used and at least partially also as the partition 34 for dividing between the two inner housings 10 at the time of a connection with the matching housing 600 serves (serve) or functions (function), simplifies the entire configuration and the coincidence or action of the restraint device 70 which are in the outer case 30th mounted, and the partition 34 can easily be avoided.

In addition, as the bracket 130 especially on the inner housing 110 via the bracket locking sections 132 is fixed for the inner housing or is positioned relative to this and / or on the outer housing 30th via the bracket locking section (s) 135 for the outer case is fixed according to this embodiment, loose movements of the bracket 130 in the outer case 30th prevents and / or a change in the depressed position of the sealing member 100 through the bracket 130 is suppressed. As a result, the sealability of the sealing member becomes 100 satisfactorily met. In addition, since the bracket locking portion (s) 132 for the inner housing in particular resiliently in engagement with the locking section (s) of the inner housing 19th for the bracket when setting the bracket 130 on the inner case 10 arrives or arrives, an operability or handling improves.

In addition, there is the inner housing 10 in particular the locking section (s) 18th of the inner case for the outer case includes the outer case 30th the locking section (s) 380 the outer case includes the inner case and the inner case 10 on the outer case 30th by the resilient engagement of the locking section (s) 18 of the inner housing for the outer housing with the locking section (s) 380 of the outer housing is fixed or positioned relative to the inner housing, the two front and rear sides of the sealing member 100 in particular positioned and the sealability of the sealing member 100 is met more satisfactorily.

In addition, since the bracket locking portion 135 for the outer housing, in particular the bridging section 136 essentially in the form of a bracket which is supported at both ends and at the outer peripheral edge of the bracket 130 is deflectable, and the drilled section 138 for allowing deflection of the bridging section 136 in the holder 130 is designed, the enlargement of the bracket 130 avoided and, in addition, a gentle deflecting movement of the bracket locking portion is avoided 135 ensured for the outer housing.

In addition, since the bracket locking portion (s) 132 for the inner housing and the bracket locking section (s) 135 for the outer housing, in particular, disproportionately or asymmetrically in the area of the holder 130 are arranged opposite to the area where the plurality of through holes 131 is designed according to this embodiment, the formation area of the respective through hole (s) 131 and the arrangement area of the bracket locking portion (s) 132 for the inner housing and the bracket locking section (s) 135 differentiated for the outer housing. This improves space efficiency and use and additionally avoids a situation where the bracket 130 is mounted in a position which is in an arrangement direction of the two areas relative to the inner housing 10 and the outer case 30th is reversed.

In addition, since the locking portion (s) 19th the inner housing for the bracket and the bracket locking portion (s) 132 for the inner housing are particularly arranged at positions where they cannot be engaged with each other when the inner housing 10 and the bracket 130 are in improper mounting positions, guarantees that the bracket 130 in a proper position on the inner housing 10 is mounted.

In addition, since the locking portion (s) 39 the outer housing for the bracket and the bracket locking portion (s) 135 for the outer housing (also) are arranged in particular at positions where they cannot engage with each other when the outer case 30th and the bracket 130 are in improper mounting positions, guarantees that the bracket 130 in a proper location in the outer housing 30th is mounted.

In addition, according to this embodiment, when the inner case 10 especially not to the proper depth in the receiving chamber 33 of the outer case 30th is recorded, the entry of the respective retaining section (s) 75 as the engaging portion (s) of the restraint 70 for the inner housing in the mounting groove (s) 14th avoided as engaging portion (s) of the inner housing for the retainer and the retainer locking portion (s) 81 for the outer case 30th cannot engage the locking portion (s) 38 of the outer case 30th for the restraint device are brought into a state where the leading wall (s) 72 as engaging portion (s) of the retainer for the outer housing 30th at least partially in the insert portion 55 as an engaging portion of the outer housing 30th for the restraint 70 is or are used. Thus, when the restraint 70 is not properly mounted or arranged, it can be detected that the inner housing 10 not properly in the receiving chamber 33 of the outer case 30th is recorded. In this case, there is the restraint device 70 additionally, in particular, a function of detecting the recorded state of the inner housing 10 has simplified the configuration as compared with the case where a dedicated detecting member in addition to the retainer 70 is or will be provided.

In addition, the mounting groove (s) is or are 14th designed as the engaging portion (s) of the inner housing for the retaining device, in particular, in order to be able to rest on the inner housing (s) 10 to be open, and the respective restrained section (s) 75 as the engaging portion (s) of the retainer for the inner housing step or step at least partially into the mounting groove (s) 14th in the direction that corresponds to the direction of insertion of the inner housing (s) 10 intersects or crosses when the inner housing (s) 10 to the proper depth in the receiving chamber (s) 33 is or will be used. Thus, if the engaging portion (s) of the retainer 70 for the inner case 10 not in the mounting grooves 14th occurs or enter, it is recognized at an early stage or at an early point in time that the inner housing (s) 10 not properly in the receiving chamber (s) 33 of the outer case 30th is or are included.

In addition, as the inserting portion 55 as the engaging portion of the outer case 30th for the restraint 70 in particular is designed to be on the outer housing 30th to be open, and the respective restrained section (s) 75 in particular is or are essentially positioned at the position (s) where he or she fits into the mounting groove (s) 14th by inserting the leading wall (s) 72 as the engaging portion (s) of the restraint 70 for the outer case 30th in the insertion section 55 can occur, the respective restraining section (s) 75 positioned to precisely fit the mounting groove (s) 14th through the insertion section 55 to correspond, and detection reliability is increased.

In addition, since the engaging portion (s) of the outer housing 30th for the retainer and the engaging portion (s) of the retainer for the outer housing 30th in particular also by the locking section (s) 38 of the outer case 30th for the restraint 70 and the locking section (s) 81 the restraint 70 for the outer case 30th are formed which are resiliently engageable with one another when the retaining device 70 not resilient with the outer housing 30th can be engaged, it can be reliably detected that the inner housing (s) 10 not properly in the receiving chamber (s) 33 of the outer case 30th is or are included.

In addition, since the locking portion (s) 38 of the outer case 30th for the restraint 70 especially to the front of the front end edge (s) of the receiving chamber (s) 33 protrudes, the enlargement of the connector in the height direction or the width direction is avoided.

In addition, according to this embodiment, the wire cover 150 from the original or starting position to the assembly position by sliding movements of the end edge (s) of the (especially both) side plate (s) 152 the wire cover 150 along the rear surface of the housing 500 shifted or relocated, the (both) side plate (s) are 152 movable relative to (in particular slidable on) the one or more, in particular the pair of side walls 41 arranged, which on the back in the direction of movement of the respective side wall (s) 41 is or are arranged to move the Wire cover 150 in the process of moving from the original position to the mounting position, it is the (both) side plate (s) 152 in particular arranged to be able to come into contact with the respective side wall (s) 41 which is disposed on the front and / or rear side (s) in the moving direction to prevent the inward inclination thereof at the mounting position, and the movement guiding function and the inward inclination preventing function become Function, which are described above, properly fulfilled, in particular without the respective side wall (s) 41 make or perform loose movements, even if the direction of movement of the wire cover 150 will be changed. Thus, the wire cover 150 so on the case 500 be installed or arranged with good space efficiency or use so as not to be inclined inwards.

In addition, since the outer surface (s) of the side wall (s) 41 in particular, is or are cut to the inclined surface (s) leading a cover (s) 43 to form on which the inner surfaces of the side plate (s) 152 are essentially slidable when the wire cover is up 150 moved toward the original position, the wire cover 150 gently to the original position by sliding through the surface (s) guiding the cover 43 to be led.

In addition, since the surface (s) guiding the cover 43 in particular only on the tip part (s) of the side wall (s) 41 is or are formed, and / or the area (s) on or with which the inner surface (s) of the side plate (s) 152 slide or come into contact on the part (s) of the outer surface (s) of the side wall (s) 41 different from the surface (s) guiding the cover 43 is or are secured, the function of guiding movement and the function of the side wall (s) preventing inward inclination 41 for the wire cover 150 met without any problem.

In addition, there are or will be the connecting wall 42 showing the pair of side walls 41 which are arranged to face substantially in front and rear directions (second direction) of the pair of side walls 41 coupled, particularly on the rear surface of the housing 500 is formed, the two side walls 41 reinforced, and if the wire cover 15th reaches the mounting position, the hanging plate arrives 155 in contact with the coupling wall 42 to move the wire cover 150 to stop.

In addition, there is the pair of cover mounting plates 44 which have the inner surfaces extending substantially along the width direction (first direction), particularly at the opposite end parts of the rear surface of the housing 500 formed in the height direction (third direction), they are the mounting position guide portions 48 extending substantially in the width direction, and the home position guide portions 47 extending in the height direction on the inner surfaces of the two cover mounting plates 44 formed, there are the mounting position guide receiving sections 162 and the home guide receiving portions 161 on the outer surfaces of the two side plates 152 formed, it is or will be the wire cover 150 to the original position by sliding movements of the home guide receiving portions 161 on the home position guide sections 47 and it is then the wire cover 150 to the mounting position by sliding movements of the mounting position guide receiving portions 162 on the mounting position guide sections 48 guided. Thus, the wire cover 150 in particular brought to the mounting position by being moved and guided along an L-shaped path, and they are less likely to be removed from the housing 500 to be solved.

In addition, the housing 500 especially with the connection recess or recess 900 formed into which the mating housing 600 is at least partially adaptable and which is open to the front, there are the assembly position guide section (s) 48 and the home position guide section (s) 47 on the cover guide section (s) 51 which protrudes from the inner surface (s) of the cover mounting plate (s) 44 and is the front end surface (s) of the cover guide portion (s) (-sections) 51 in particular arranged to substantially lead to the connection recess 900 to be directed. Thus, the front end surface (s) of the cover guide portion (s) can 51 in the connection direction by an unillustrated mold, which is suitable for molding the connection recess 900 is used, which is why a moldability or castability is excellent or very good.

Accordingly, in order to reduce an assembling process by reducing the number of components, a connector includes a plurality of inner housings 10 with one or more cavity (s) 11 , an outer case 30th with a plurality of receiving chambers 33 which are capable of at least partially the respective inner housings 10 take up, and a single holding or retaining device 70 which are in or on the outer housing 30th to be assembled or to be arranged and a plurality of retaining sections 75 has, which with one or more connection fitting (s) 200 can be brought into engagement which (s) in the one or more cavity (s) 11 is or are used to the connection fittings 200 by entering the cavities 11 the respective plurality of inner housings which are at least partially in the respective receiving chambers 33 are included to withhold at the time of a connection. It should be understood, however, that there are multiple restraints 70 can be provided or made available, wherein at least some, in particular all of the plurality of restraint devices 70 Connection fittings 200 hold back those in different inner housings 10 are arranged. Accordingly, since some or all of the retainers are provided to retain terminal fittings from different inner housings at one time, an overall number of retainers for retaining terminal fittings from a plurality of inner housings is reduced.

It also includes an inner case 10 in order to maintain a predetermined sealability, in particular without performing ultrasonic welding, a locking portion 19th of the inner housing for a holder or holding device. An outer case 30th includes a receiving chamber 33 leading to housing the inner case 10 capable, and a locking portion 39 the outer housing for the bracket. A sealing member 100 is arranged to be able to be in contact with the inner housing 10 to get from behind, and includes a plurality of sealing holes 101 in what wires 800 can be used in a fluid-tight manner. The bracket 130 is behind the sealing member 100 arranged includes a locking portion 132 the bracket for the inner housing and a locking portion 135 the bracket for the outer housing, is on the inner housing 10 by the resilient engagement of the locking portion 132 the bracket, for the inner housing with the locking portion 19th of the inner housing for the bracket and fixed to the outer housing 30th by the resilient engagement of the locking portion 135 the bracket for the outer case with the locking portion 39 of the outer housing fixed for the bracket.

It also includes a restraint device 70 an engaging portion of the retainer 70 for the inner case 10 (restrained sections 75 ) and an engaging portion of the restraint 70 for the outer case 30th (leading walls 72 , Locking section 81 the retainer for the outer housing 30th ) to enable detection of whether an inner housing 10 properly in an outer case 30th recorded or not. When the inner case 10 not to a proper depth in a receiving chamber 33 an outer case 30th is received, at least one of the engaging portion of the retainer is received 70 for the inner case 10 and the engaging portion of the retainer 70 for the outer case 30th out of engagement with an engaging portion of the inner housing 10 for the restraint device (mounting grooves 14th ) of the inner housing 10 and an engaging portion of the outer housing 30th for the retainer (insertion hole or portion 55, locking portion 38 the outer housing for the retainer), whereby the retainer 70 not properly in the inner case 10 is mounted.

It also includes a housing 500 a pair of side walls 41 which are spaced from each other in a first direction at substantially opposite end portions of a wire draw surface, and a pair of side walls 41 which are arranged to face substantially each other in a second direction substantially normal to the first direction to mount a wire cover on a housing with a good space efficiency in such a manner as not to incline inward be. A wire cover 150 includes a pair of side plates 152 which are arranged to face substantially one another in the second direction, around at least partially wires 800 received therein, and is slidable or displaceable or displaceable in the first direction to an original or starting position and an assembly position by (in particular sliding) movements of end edges or edges of the two side plates 152 on the wire drawer surface. A direction of movement or displacement can be changed by switching between the original position and the mounting position. In the original position are the inner surfaces of the two side plates 152 arranged to be able to stand on the outer surfaces of the pair of side walls 41 to move or slide which are disposed on a rear side in the moving direction of the pair of side walls. At the mounting position are the inner surfaces of the two side plates 152 arranged to be able to be in contact with the outer surfaces of the pair of side walls 41 to get.

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1. (1) Wie dies in 31 gezeigt ist, kann das rückwärtige Ende der koppelnden Wand 42 geschnitten sein bzw. werden, um eine gekrümmte bzw. gebogene Vertiefung 69 zu bilden. Indem dies durchgeführt wird, wird den jeweiligen Drähten 800, welche von der rückwärtigen Oberfläche des Gehäuses 500 herausgezogen bzw. -geführt sind, erlaubt, durch ein Eintreten in die Vertiefung bzw. Ausnehmung 69 auszutreten.
2. (2) Eine, drei oder mehrere aufnehmende Kammer(n) kann bzw. können in dem äußeren Gehäuse ausgebildet sein bzw. werden und eine Rückhalteeinrichtung kann entsprechend dem einen, den drei oder den mehreren inneren Gehäuse(n), um in die jeweiligen aufnehmenden Kammern aufgenommen zu werden, in dem äußeren Gehäuse montiert sein.
3. (3) Eine Fronttyp-Rückhalteeinrichtung kann in das äußere Gehäuse von vorne montiert werden und die eingreifenden Abschnitte der Rückhalteeinrichtung für das innere Gehäuse müssen bzw. können nicht mit den eingreifenden Abschnitten des inneren Gehäuses für die Rückhalteeinrichtung in Eingriff gelangen, wenn das innere Gehäuse nicht ordnungsgemäß in eine aufnehmende Kammer eingesetzt ist.
4. (4) An der ursprünglichen bzw. Ausgangsposition können die inneren Oberflächen der beiden Seitenplatten der Drahtabdeckung angeordnet sein bzw. werden, um fähig zu sein, in Kontakt mit den äußeren Oberflächen der jeweiligen Seitenwände der jeweiligen die Abdeckung montierenden Abschnitte an bzw. auf den gegenüberliegenden Seiten der Drahtabdeckung in der Bewegungsrichtung zu gelangen.
5. (5) In der obigen Ausführungsform können eine Mehrzahl von vertieften bzw. abgesetzten Teilen und eine Mehrzahl von vorragenden Teilen, welche miteinander in Eingriff bringbar sind, jeweils zu vorragenden Teilen und abgesetzten Teilen geändert werden, außer es gibt irgendein besonderes Problem.
6. (6) In der obigen Ausführungsform ist bzw. wird ein Dichtglied 100, welches ein oder mehrere Dichtloch (-löcher) 101 aufweist, für ein Abdichten des (der) inneren Gehäuse(s) 10 und des äußeren Gehäuses 30 beschrieben, wobei das Dichtglied 100 durch eine Halterung bzw. Halteeinrichtung 130 gehalten wird. Es ist zu verstehen, dass die Erfindung auch auf ein Dichtglied anwendbar ist, welches aus einem gelartigen Material hergestellt ist, durch welches das eine oder die mehreren Anschlusspassstück(e) 200, welche(s) mit den jeweiligen Drähten 800 verbunden ist bzw. sind, durchstochen oder eingesetzt wird bzw. werden, während das gelartige Material verschoben bzw. verlagert wird (d.h. ohne das Erfordernis für (ein) diskrete(s) Dichtloch (-löcher)). Ein derartiges Dichtglied würde auch durch eine Halterung 130 ähnlich zu dem Dichtglied 100 gehalten werden. Das gelartige oder elastische Material kann ein Gel oder elastisches oder gummiartiges Material sein, welches dreidimensionale quervernetzte molekulare Ausbildungen enthält oder sich verhält, als ob es derartige molekulare Ausbildungen (Geloide) enthielte. Ein Beispiel eines Gels, welches verwendet werden kann, ist ein Silikongel oder -harz. Ein anderes geeignetes Gel umfasst ein Blockcopolymer, welches relativ harte Blöcke (z.B. hydrogenierte Gummiblöcke) aufweist, wobei Beispiele derartiger Copolymere Styrol-Dien-Blockcopolymere (linear oder radial), beispielsweise Styrol-Butadien- oder Styrol-Isopren-Diblock- oder Triblock-Copolymere, oder Styrol-Ethylen-Butylen-Styrol-Triblock-Copolymere enthalten. Das Gel kann aus einem einzigen flüssigen Material gebildet sein, welches ein Gel wird, wenn es beispielsweise einer Bestrahlung oder Chemikalien unterworfen bzw. ausgesetzt wird; das Gel kann aus zwei Komponenten gebildet sein, welche bei einem Mischen ein Gel werden; oder das Gel kann eine Zusammensetzung sein, welche ein Gel bei einer Arbeitstemperatur, z.B. Raumtemperatur ist. Zusätzlich oder alternativ kann ein Gelmaterial, wie es in US-A-4 875 870 offenbart ist, verwendet werden, welche hierin durch Bezugnahme aufgenommen bzw. enthalten ist.

The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described and illustrated above. For example, the following embodiments are also included in the technical scope of the present invention.

1. (1) Like this in 31 shown may be the rear end of the coupling wall 42 be cut around a curved recess 69 to build. By doing this, the respective wires will be attached 800 , which from the rear surface of the case 500 are pulled out or guided, allowed, by entering into the recess or recess 69 to resign.
2. (2) One, three or more receiving chamber (s) can be formed in the outer housing and a retainer corresponding to the one, the three or more inner housing (s) can be formed in the respective receiving chamber (s) Chambers to be received, be mounted in the outer housing.
3. (3) A front-type retainer can be front-mounted in the outer case, and the engaging portions of the retainer for the inner case need not be engaged with the engaging portions of the inner case for the retainer if the inner case is not is properly inserted into a receiving chamber.
4. (4) At the original position, the inner surfaces of the two side plates of the wire cover may be arranged so as to be able to be in contact with the outer surfaces of the respective side walls of the respective cover-mounting portions on the opposite Sides of the wire cover to get in the direction of movement.
5. (5) In the above embodiment, a plurality of recessed parts and a plurality of protruding parts which are engageable with each other can be changed to protruding parts and recessed parts, respectively, unless there is any particular problem.
6. (6) In the above embodiment, is a seal member 100 which has one or more sealing hole (s) 101 for sealing the inner housing (s) 10 and the outer case 30th described, the sealing member 100 by a holder or holding device 130 is held. It is to be understood that the invention is also applicable to a sealing member which is made of a gel-like material through which the one or more connecting fitting (s) 200 which (s) with the respective wires 800 is or are connected, pierced or inserted while the gel-like material is displaced (ie, without the need for discrete sealing hole (s)). Such a sealing member would also be supported by a holder 130 similar to the sealing member 100 being held. The gel-like or elastic material can be a gel or elastic or rubber-like material which contains three-dimensional cross-linked molecular formations or behaves as if it contained such molecular formations (geloids). An example of a gel that can be used is a silicone gel or resin. Another suitable gel comprises a block copolymer which has relatively hard blocks (e.g. hydrogenated rubber blocks), examples of such copolymers being styrene-diene block copolymers (linear or radial), e.g. styrene-butadiene or styrene-isoprene diblock or triblock copolymers , or styrene-ethylene-butylene-styrene triblock copolymers. The gel may be formed from a single liquid material which becomes a gel when subjected to radiation or chemicals, for example; the gel can be formed from two components which, when mixed, become a gel; or the gel can be a composition which is a gel at a working temperature, eg room temperature. Additionally or alternatively, a gel material as described in US-A-4,875,870 may be used, which is incorporated herein by reference.

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A connector comprising: a plurality of inner housings (10) containing one or more cavity (s) (11) into which one or more terminal fittings (200) can be inserted; an outer housing (30) including a plurality of receiving chambers (33) capable of at least partially receiving each of the plurality of inner housings (10); and a retainer (70) to be mounted in or on the outer housing (30) and including a plurality of retaining portions (75) which are engageable with the terminal fittings (200) which are in the respective Cavities (11) are used to retain the terminal fittings (200) by entering the cavities (11) of the respective plurality of inner housings (10) which are at least partially received in the respective receiving chambers (33) when the retainer (70) is mounted; wherein an insert portion (55) is formed to be open on the outer housing (30), and the retainer (70) is at least partially inserted into the outer housing (30) through the insert portion (55) in a direction which is a Insertion direction of the inner housings (10) crosses after the inner housings (10) are inserted into the receiving chambers (33); wherein one wall or more walls (54) of the outer housing (30), which is or are arranged adjacent to the insert portion (55) and is or are arranged substantially normal to a wall (53) which is or are arranged with the insert portion ( 55) is formed with part of a double wall structure which comprises an inner wall (56) and an outer wall (57). Connector according to Claim 1 wherein one or more cam plates (92) of a lever (90) for advancing a connecting operation of the inner housings (10) by engaging a mating housing (600) when the inner housings (10 ) are connected to the mating housing (600) as a connection partner, is or are received between the inner wall (s) (56) and the outer wall (s) (57). A connector according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein: a matching housing (600) is formed as a connection partner of the inner housings (10) with at least one rib (630) which protrudes in order to prevent a forced connection of the inner housings (10); the retainer (70) includes a front wall (71) for covering front sides of the plurality of inner housings (10) together in a connecting direction, the front wall (71) being formed with at least one rib receiving hole (79) through which the respective rib (630) passes at the time of connection; and the rib (630) enters a clearance between two adjacent inner housings (10) through the rib receiving hole (79) and preferably serves as a partition for partitioning between the two inner housings (10) at the time of connection. A connector according to any preceding claim, wherein: the inner housing (10) includes a locking portion (19) of the inner housing for a bracket; the outer housing (30) includes a locking portion (39) of the outer housing for a bracket; a sealing member (100) is arranged to be able to come into contact with the at least one inner housing (10) from behind, and through which respective wires (800) connected to the terminal fittings (200) are in one can be used in a fluid-tight manner; and a retainer (130) is disposed behind the sealing member (100) to retain the sealing member (100), including a first retainer lock (132) for an inner housing and a second retainer lock (135) for an outer housing to attach to the inner Housing (10) to be fixed by the resilient engagement of the first retainer lock (132) for an inner housing with the locking portion (19) of the inner housing for a retainer, and to be fixed to the outer housing (30) by the resilient engagement of the second retainer lock (135) for an outer housing to be fixed to the locking portion (39) of the outer housing for a bracket. Connector according to Claim 4 wherein the sealing member (100) includes one or more sealing hole (s) (101) into which respective wires (800) connected to the terminal fittings (200) can be inserted in a fluid-tight manner at positions, which are connected to the one or more cavity (s) (11). Connector according to Claim 4 , wherein the sealing member (100) is made of a gel-like material through which the one or more respective wire (s) (800) connected to the terminal fittings (200) are in is or are employed in a fluid-tight manner. A connector according to any preceding claim, wherein: the inner housing (10) includes an inner housing engaging portion (14) for the retainer; the outer housing (30) includes an outer housing engaging portion (38) for the retainer; and the retainer (70) has a retaining portion (75) which is engageable with the terminal fitting (200) which is inserted into the cavity (11) to secure the terminal fitting (200) by at least partially entering the cavity ( 11) of the inner housing (10) and includes a gripping portion of the retainer for an inner housing and a gripping portion (81) of the retainer for an outer housing, wherein the retainer (70) does not properly fit into the inner housing (10) is mounted by at least one of the engaging portion of the retainer for an interior Housing and the engaging portion (81) of the retainer for an outer housing out of engagement with the engaging portion (14) of the inner housing for the retainer and the engaging portion (38) of the outer housing for the retainer (70) when the inner housing (10) is not received to a proper depth in the receiving chamber (33), and the retainer (70) is properly mounted in the inner housing (10) by the engaging portion of the retainer for an inner housing and the engaging portion Portion (81) of the retainer for an outer housing are respectively engaged with the engaging portion (14) of the inner housing for the retainer and the engaging portion (55) of the outer housing for the retainer when the inner housing (10) to the proper depth is received in the receiving chamber (33). A method of assembling a connector comprising: providing a plurality of inner housings (10) including one or more cavities (11); at least partially inserting one or more fitting fittings (200) into the cavities (11); at least partially receiving each of the plurality of inner housings (10) in respective one of a plurality of receiving chambers (33) of an outer housing (30); and mounting a retainer (70) in or on the outer housing (30) so that a plurality of retaining portions (75) of the one retainer (70) with the terminal fittings (200) inserted into the respective cavities (11) , is engaged to retain the terminal fittings (200) by entering the retaining portions (75) into the cavities (11) of the respective plurality of inner housings (10), the inner housings (10) at least partially in the respective receiving chambers (33) are received when the retainer (70) is assembled; wherein an insert portion (55) is formed to be open on the outer housing (30), and the retainer (70) is at least partially inserted into the outer housing (30) through the insert portion (55) in a direction which is a Insertion direction of the inner housings (10) crosses after the inner housings (10) are inserted into the receiving chambers (33); wherein one wall or more walls (54) of the outer housing (30), which is or are arranged adjacent to the insert portion (55) and is or are arranged substantially normal to a wall (53) which is or are arranged with the insert portion ( 55) is formed with part of a double wall structure which comprises an inner wall (56) and an outer wall (57).

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