EP0484951B1 - Vorrichtung zum Anzeigen der Verriegelungsstellung eines Verbinders - Google Patents

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EP0484951B1
EP0484951B1 EP19910119016 EP91119016A EP0484951B1 EP 0484951 B1 EP0484951 B1 EP 0484951B1 EP 19910119016 EP19910119016 EP 19910119016 EP 91119016 A EP91119016 A EP 91119016A EP 0484951 B1 EP0484951 B1 EP 0484951B1
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Tetsuaki C/O Yazaki Parts Co. Ltd. Suzuki
Akira c/o Yazaki Parts Co. Ltd. Maeda
Naoto C/O Yazaki Parts Co. Ltd. Taguchi
Kiyohito c/o Yazaki Parts Co. Ltd. Fukuda
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/64—Means for preventing incorrect coupling
    • H01R13/641—Means for preventing incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect coupling; by indicating correct or full engagement
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6271—Latching means integral with the housing
    • H01R13/6272—Latching means integral with the housing comprising a single latching arm

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  • This invention relates generally to a connector for connecting a wire harness for an automotive vehicle, and more particularly to a device for detecting a locking connection between a pair of connectors.
  • Figs. 1 and 2 show a conventional connector according to the precharacterizing part of claim 1.
  • a flexible lock arm c of the cantilever type is formed on a surface of a male connector housing a , and is extended forwardly.
  • An engagement hole d for a retaining portion c1 of the flexible lock arm c is formed in a female connector housing b .
  • the retaining portion c1 of the flexible lock arm c is abutted against a front end of an engagement frame portion d1 of the female connector housing b, and is displaced downward, and then the retaining portion c1 is received in the engagement hole d, and is restored to its initial form to thereby complete the locking connection, thus providing a completely locked condition.
  • an unlock prevention piece e is fitted on the flexible lock arm c to partially fill in a gap f between the flexible lock arm c and the surface of the male connector housing a , thereby preventing a subsequent displacement of the flexible lock arm c to prevent the unlocking (Fig. 2).
  • the unlock prevention piece e having the function of detecting the incomplete connection, must be attached to the flexible-lock arm c when the pair of connector housings are connected together, and therefore extra labor is required for the detection, and besides this is cumbersome from the viewpoint of the management of the parts.
  • the locking connection detection member is retained onto a rear portion of the first connector housing in advance of connecting the first and second connector housings.
  • the engagement means includes resilient retaining pieces for retaining the locking connection detection member to a rear portion of the first connector housing in such a manner that the locking connection detection member is extended rearwardly from the first connector housing.
  • releasing means includes engagement release projections for the resilient retaining pieces, provided on the second connector housing.
  • the resilient retaining pieces are provided on the locking connection detection member, or otherwise, may be provided in the first connector--housing.
  • the engagement means further includes stopper projections formed on the locking connection detection member, first retaining projections respectively formed on the resilient retaining pieces at predetermined positions apart from the stopper projections, and second retaining projections formed on the first connector housing at the rear end thereof so that each of the second retaining projections is interposed between the stopper projections and the first retaining projection to retain the locking connection detection member to the rear portion of the first connector housing.
  • the resilient retaining pieces are provided within receiving chambers passing through the first connector housing from its front end to its rear end, and the engagement means includes forwardly-directed retaining pieces projected from the locking connection detection member.
  • the forwardly-directed retaining pieces are engaged with the resilient retaining pieces within the receiving chambers for retaining the locking connection detection member to the rear portion of the first connector housing.
  • Terminal retaining chambers not retaining terminals and terminal retaining pieces in the terminal retaining chambers may be used as the receiving chambers and the resilient retaining pieces, respectively.
  • first and second connector housing are male and female connector housings, respectively, and the first means includes a flexible lock arm provided on the male connector housing and an engagement portion formed on the female connector housing for the flexible lock arm.
  • the locking connection detection member may further include an incomplete connection detection retaining portion with which the flexible lock arm is engaged when the male and female connector housings are mated together but the lock arm is not engaged with the engagement portion.
  • Figs. 3 to 5B show a connector having a connector locking connection detection device according to an embodiment of the present invention.
  • reference character A denotes a male connector housing
  • reference character B a female connector housing
  • reference character C a locking connection detection member. These are made of a synthetic resin.
  • the male connector housing A has a groove 1 formed in its upper surface thereof and extending from its front to its rear end, and a flexible lock arm 2 which is received in the groove 1 and is extended rearwardly via its upstanding proximal portion 2a.
  • This flexible lock arm has a lock projection 2b intermediate the opposite ends thereof, and an operating portion 2c at the rear end thereof.
  • Retaining projections 3 for the locking connection detection member C are formed respectively on the right and left side surfaces of the male connector housing A at the rear end thereof, and are directed right and left, respectively.
  • An engagement portion 5 for the lock projection 2b is notched in a sleeve portion 4 of the female connector housing B, and engagement release projections 6 are formed respectively on the right and left portions of the front end of the sleeve portion 4.
  • the engagement release projections are directed forwardly, and have respective sharp tip edges 6a and respective tapered drive surfaces 6b directed right and left, respectively.
  • the locking connection detection member C is of a U-shape defined by a top plate portion 7 and a pair of side plate portions 8 and 8 extending from the opposite ends of the top plate portion 7.
  • Each of the two side plate portions 8 has a resilient retaining piece 9 formed at the front end portion thereof as a result of the provision of slits 8a, the resilient retaining piece 9 having a retaining projection 9a.
  • the retaining projection 9a has a tapered driven surface 9b at its inner side. Stoppers 10 are formed on the inner surface of each side plate portion 8 in spaced relation to the retaining projection 9a.
  • the locking connection detection member C is beforehand connected to the male connector housing A and is extended rearwardly therefrom in such a manner that the retaining projections 9a of the resilient retaining pieces 9 are engaged respectively with the retaining projections 3 (Fig. 4A).
  • the tapered drive surfaces 6b of the engagement release projections 6 respectively displace the resilient retaining pieces 9 outwardly through the tapered driven drive surfaces 9b in such a manner that the retaining projections 9a are disengaged from the retaining projections 3, respectively (Figs. 4C and 5B).
  • the locking connection detection member C is removed, thereby detecting the complete connection between the pair of connectors (Fig. 4D).
  • an engagement plate portion 11 for receiving the operating portion 2c of the flexible lock arm 2 of the male connector housing A in a manner to allow displacement thereof is provided on the inner side of a top plate portion 7 of a locking connection detection member C'.
  • Incomplete connection detection retaining portions 12 for engagement with projections 2c 1 provided respectively on the opposite sides of the operating portion 2c are formed on the engagement plate portion 11.
  • the locking connection detection member C' is connected to the male connector housing A as shown in Fig. 9A, and in this condition the operating portion 2c of the flexible lock arm 2 is not engaged with the incomplete connection detection retaining portions 12.
  • a resilient retaining piece 13a is provided within each of receiving chambers 13.
  • Engagement release projections 16 are provided within the sleeve portion 4 and are directed forwardly.
  • Each of the engagement release projection 16 has a sharp edge 16a at its front end, and a tapered drive surface 16b directed downwardly.
  • Forwardly-directed retaining pieces 19 each having an engagement hole 19a are formed respectively on the inner surfaces of the side plate portions 8.
  • the locking connection detection member C'' is beforehand connected to the male connector housing A' and is extended rearwardly therefrom in such a manner that the retaining pieces 19 are received respectively in the receiving chambers 13 of the male connector housing A', with retaining projections 13a 1 of the resilient retaining pieces 13a received respectively in the engagement holes 19a (Figs. 12A and 13A).
  • the present invention provides the connector locking connection detection device comprising the male connector housing having the flexible lock arm, and the female connector housing having the retaining portion for the flexible lock arm; wherein the locking connection detection member is beforehand attached to the rear portion of the male connector housing and is retained thereto by the resilient retaining means in such a manner that the locking connection detection member is extended rearwardly from the male connector housing; the engagement release projections for the resilient retaining means are provided on the female connector housing; and when the male and female connector housing are completely connected together with the lock arm engaged with the engagement portion, the engagement release projections release the retaining of the resilient retaining means, thereby enabling the removal of the locking connection detection member. Therefore, by removing the locking connection detection member, the complete connection of the connector can be confirmed easily and rapidly, and the removed locking connection detection member can be again used for attachment to another connector housing.
  • the locking connection detection member is attached to the male connector housing in such a manner that the former is extended rearwardly from the latter, the male connector housing can be fitted into the female connector housing while holding the locking connection detection member with an operator's hand when the male and female connector housings are to be connected together, and therefore the connecting operation is facilitated.
  • Figs. 14, 15A and 15B show a connector having a connector locking connection detection device according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.
  • a male housing M has a lock arm 103 having a fulcrum portion 102 at its proximal portion.
  • An operating portion 103a bent into an L-shape is formed on the distal end of the lock arm 103, and a lock pawl 104 is formed on the lock arm 103 intermediate the opposite ends thereof, the lock pawl 104 having a slanting guide surface directed toward the fulcrum portion 102.
  • a female housing F has a sleeve portion 106 for receiving the male housing M which sleeve portion is defined by a front half portion of the female housing.
  • a retaining hole 108 is formed through an upper wall 106a of the female housing.
  • Projections 110 and 110 which are elongated in an upward-downward direction in the drawings, are formed respectively on opposed upstanding portions of an inner peripheral surface 106b of the retaining hole 108.
  • a retaining portion 111 in the form of a hole is formed in that portion of the inner peripheral surface 106b close to the male housing M.
  • a locking connection detection member 112 is retainably provided in the retaining hole 108, and has an L-shape as viewed from the side thereof, like the inner peripheral surface 106b.
  • Circular hinge holes 113 are formed respectively in the opposite sides of the shorter leg of the L-shaped member 112.
  • the projections 110 are fitted respectively in the hinge holes 113 for allowing a pivotal movement of the member 112, and therefore the diameter of the hinge hole 113 is slightly greater than the length of the projection 110.
  • a guide groove 114 is obliquely formed to extend to the hinge hole 113 so as to guide the projection 110 into the hinge hole 113.
  • the width of the guide groove 114 is smaller than the length of the projection 110.
  • a retaining portion 115 in the form of a projection is formed on the distal end of the longer leg of the L-shaped member 112, and is engageable in the retaining portion 111 of the housing. As shown in Fig. 15A, the fitting confirmation member 112 of the above construction is retained in the retaining hole 108 before the female and male housings F and M are fitted together.
  • the right end of the fitting confirmation member 112 is urged upward by the lock pawl 104, so that the retaining portion 115 is disengaged from the retaining portion 111 of the retaining hole 118, and as a result the locking connection detection member 112 is projected outwardly. Therefore, the operator can easily confirm the complete fitting.
  • the guide groove 114 is disposed parallel to the projection 110, and therefore the fitting confirmation member 112 can be easily removed by pulling it up in a direction of an arrow.
  • Figs. 16A, 16B and 16C show a modified one of the connector shown in Figs. 14 to 15C, in which a lock arm 103 is provided in a direction reverse to the direction of provision of the lock arm in the connector shown in Fig. 14.
  • a lock pawl 104 is formed on the distal end of the lock arm 103, and the operation portion 103a is not provided.
  • Hinge holes 113 and guide holes 114 in a locking connection detection member 112 are provided close to the front end of the housing.
  • An engaging piece 116 for engagement with the lock pawl 104 extends from the front end portion of the female housing F into a retaining hole 108.
  • Projections 110 are fitted respectively in the hinge holes 113 formed in the right end (Figs.
  • a retaining portion 115 is formed on the left end of the locking connection detection member 112, and is engaged in a hole-like retaining portion 111 formed in the peripheral edge of the retaining hole 108.
  • the lock arm 103 When the female and male housings F and M are to be fitted together, the lock arm 103 is flexed downward and is introduced into the sleeve portion 106 by urging the two housings in the fitting direction. During the fitting operation, the lock pawl 104 on the distal end of the lock arm 103 is held by the engaging piece 116, and moves along the lower surface thereof, as shown in Fig. 16A.
  • Figs. 17 and 18 show modified retaining constructions for retaining a locking connection detection member 112 relative to a retaining hole 108.
  • Fig. 17 two flexible wires extends from the locking connection detection member 112, and the distal end portion of each of these wires is formed into a circular loop to provide a retaining portion 118.
  • Pivot pins 119 for fitting respectively in the retaining portions 118 are formed respectively on opposed portions of a peripheral surface 106b of the retaining hole 108.
  • retaining projections 115 are formed respectively on three sides of the locking connection detection member 112, and retaining recesses 111 corresponding respectively to the retaining projections 115 are formed in a peripheral surface 106b of the retaining hole 108.
  • Figs. 19, 20A, 20B and 20C show another modified one of the connector according to the present invention.
  • a male housing M in these Figures is the same as that in the embodiment of Fig. 14.
  • a retaining hole 108 not only is formed in a sleeve portion 106, but also extends in a grooved manner up to the left end of the housing.
  • Projection-like retaining portions 111' are formed respectively on opposite sides of a peripheral surface 106b of the retaining hole 108, and guide projections 121 each having a rounded front end are formed respectively on the opposite sides of the peripheral surface 106b intermediate the opposite ends of the retaining hole 108, and shaft receiving recesses 122 are provided respectively at the opposite sides of the peripheral surface 106b rearwardly adjacent to the respective guide projections 121, and further a shaft retaining portion 123 is formed on a central portion of the rear end of the peripheral surface 106b.
  • a locking connection detection member 124 is generally elongated, and projections 125 for engagement with a peripheral wall 106a' of the retaining hole 108 are formed respectively on the opposite side portions of the longitudinal front end of the locking connection detection member 124.
  • Retaining portions or recesses 115' for receiving the respective retaining portions 111' are formed respectively in the opposite sides of the locking connection detection member 124, and are disposed slightly rearwardly of the projections 125.
  • Disposed rearwardly of the retaining portions 115' is a projection-like push portion 126 of a triangular cross-section which is adapted to be projected into the interior of the sleeve portion 106.
  • the push portion 126 has a generally vertical front surface 126a, and an inclined rear surface 127 for abutment against the guide projections 121.
  • a shaft 128 is formed at the rear end of the locking connection detection member 124, and extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis thereof.
  • the locking connection detection member 124 is attached to the female housing F. More specifically, first, the fitting confirmation member 124 is vertically oriented with the projections 125 directed upward and with the shaft 128 directed downward, and then the shaft 128 is introduced between the shaft receiving recesses 122 and the shaft retaining portion 123 (see Fig. 20C). Then, the front end of the locking connection detection member is urged in a clockwise direction to thereby engage the projections 125 with a distal end portion 106a'' of the peripheral wall 106a', thus completing the attachment.
  • the shaft 128 is prevented by the shaft receiving recesses 122 from rightward and upward movements, and is also prevented by the shaft retaining portion 123 from leftward withdrawal. Therefore, the locking connection detection member 124 can not be removed from the female housing F.
  • the vertical front surface 126a of the push portion 126 is slightly projected forwardly beyond a rear surface 106c of the sleeve portion, and the inclined rear surface 127 of the push portion 126 is held against the guide projections 121.
  • the locking connection detection member 112, 124 is beforehand engaged in the retaining hole 108 before the fitting operation, and by doing so, the operator is positively prevented from forgetting the confirmation of the fitting. Further, after confirming the complete fitting, the fitting confirmation member is removed, and can be used again for another housing, and therefore the number of the component parts can be reduced.
  • the fitting confirmation member is not projected, and this member is projected only in the completely fitted condition. Therefore, the incomplete fitting and/or incompletely locking can be positively prevented. Further, if the fitting confirmation member is merely engaged in the retaining hole, this positively prevents the operator from forgetting the confirmation of the fitting, and troubles resulting from the incomplete fitting can be prevented. Further, after confirming the complete fitting, the fitting confirmation member is removed and can be used again and again for other housings, and therefore the number of the component parts can be reduced, which is economical.
  • Figs. 21, 22, 23A, 23B and 23C show a connector having a connector locking connection detection device according to still another embodiment of the present invention.
  • a male connector housing A, a female connector housing B and a locking connection detection piece C are all made of a synthetic resin.
  • the male connector housing A has a flexible lock arm 131 extending rearwardly from an upstanding proximal portion 131a at a front end thereof.
  • a locking projection 131b and an operating portion 131c are also formed on this male connector housing.
  • An engaging portion 133 for receiving the locking projection 131c is notched in a sleeve portion 132 of the female connector housing B.
  • a flexible retaining arm 135 of the cantilever type is formed on a side wall 134 of the sleeve portion 132 of the female connector housing B, and extends rearwardly.
  • a driven projection 135a and a retaining projection 135b are formed respectively on the opposite sides of the free end of the flexible retaining arm 135, and thanks to the provision of a slit 136, the free end portion is displaceable upward and downward.
  • a container case portion 137 is formed on the outer surface of the side wall 134, and has an opening 137a at its front end.
  • the locking connection detection piece C comprises a small piece of plate 138, and has a tapered drive portion 138a at its front end, and a retaining recess 138b in its upper surface, and an operating portion 138c at its rear end.
  • a projected portion 139 is formed on a side wall of the male connector housing A, and a tapered drive surface 139a is formed on the projected portion 139.
  • the locking connection detection piece C is beforehand inserted in the container case portion 137 of the female connector housing B, and at this time the retaining projection 135b on the free end of the flexible retaining arm 135 is displaced upward by the tapered drive portion 138a, and then is engaged in the retaining recess 138b to thereby prevent withdrawal of the locking connection detection piece C (Fig. 22).
  • the tapered drive surface 139a flexibly displaces the free end of the flexible retaining arm 135 upward through the driven projection 135a, so that the retaining projection 135b is disengaged from the retaining recess 138b of the locking connection detection piece C (Fig. 23B). Therefore, in this condition, the locking connection detection piece C can be withdrawn (Fig. 23C).
  • Fig. 24 shows a modified one of the connector shown in Figs. 21 to 23C.
  • a tapered drive groove 139a' is formed in a side wall of a male connector housing A'.
  • Fig. 25 shows another modified one of the connector shown in Figs. 21 to 23C.
  • a resilient push piece 140 is provided at the inner end of a container case portion 137, and in the completely-connected condition, the resilient push piece 140 pushes a locking connection detection piece C outwardly.

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  1. Steckverbinder, mit:
    ein Paar ersten und zweiten Verbindergehäusen (A, B; A', B'; F, M; B, A), die miteinander zu verbinden sind;
    einem elastischen Verriegelungsarm (2; 103; 131), der auf einem (A; A'; M; A) des ersten und zweiten Verbindergehäuses (A, B; A'; B'; F, M; B, A) vorgesehen ist;
    einem Eingriffsbereich (5; 108; 133), der auf dem anderen (B; B'; F; B) des ersten und zweiten Verbindergehäuses (A, B; A'; B'; F, M; B, A) vorgesehen ist, wobei der elastische Verriegelungsarm (2; 103; 131) und der Eingriffsbereich (5; 108; 133) zum Verriegeln einer vollständigen Verbindung zwischen dem ersten und zweiten Verbindergehäuse (A, B; A', B'; F, M; B, A) vorgesehen ist; und
    einem Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselement (C; C'; C"; 112; 124; C)
    dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß
    das verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselement (C; C'; C"; 112; 124; C) und das erste Verbindergehäuse (A, A'; F; B) eine Eingriffseinrichtung (3, 9; 19a, 16a; 11, 115; 111', 115'; 135b, 138b) zum Anbringen des Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselementes (C; C'; C''; 112; 124; C) an dem ersten Verbindergehäuse (A, A', F, B) vor einer Verbindung zwischen dem ersten und zweiten Verbindergehäuse (A, B; A', B'; F, M; B, A) aufweist; und
    das zweite Gehäuse (B, B', A) eine Antriebseinrichtung (6; 16; 104; 139) zum Außereingriffbringen der Eingriffseinrichtung (3, 9; 19a, 16a; 111, 115; 111', 115'; 135b, 138b) des Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselementes (C; C'; C"; 112; 124; C) von dem ersten Verbindergehäuse (A, A', F, B) bezüglich eines Vorrückens des ersten und zweiten Verbindergehäuses (A, B; A'; B"; F, M; A) zueinander als eine Folge der vollständigen Verbindung aufweist, um dadurch die Entnahme des Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselementes (C; C'; C"; 112; 124; C) zu ermöglichen, um den Verriegelungszustand des elastischen Arms (2; 103; 131) mit dem Eingriffsbereich (5; 108; 133) anzuzeigen.
  2. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 1, wobei das Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselement (C; C'; C'') auf einem hinteren Bereich des ersten Verbindergehäuses (A; A') beim Fortschreiten des Verbindens des ersten und zweiten Verbindergehäuses (A, B; A', B') zurückgehalten wird.
  3. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, wobei die Eingriffseinrichtung elastische Rückhalteteile (9; 13a) einschließt zum Zurückhalten des Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselementes (C; C'; C") auf einem hinteren Bereich des ersten Verbindergehäuses (A; A') in einer solchen Weise, daß das verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselement (C; C'; C") sich rückwärts von dem ersten Verbindergehäuse (A; A') erstreckt.
  4. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 3, wobei die Antriebseinrichtung Eingriffslösevorsprünge (6; 16) für die elastischen Rückhalteteile (9; 13a) einschließt, die auf dem zweiten Verbindergehäuse (B; B') vorgesehen sind.
  5. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, wobei die elastischen Rückhalteteile (9; 13a) auf dem Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselement (C; C'; C") vorgesehen sind.
  6. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 5, wobei die Eingriffseinrichtung ferner Anschlagvorsprünge (10) einschließt, die auf der Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiseinrichtung (C; C') ausgebildet sind, und erste Rückhaltevorsprünge (9a; 13a) einschließt, die jeweils auf den elastischen Rückhalteteilen (9; 13a) an vorbestimmten Positionen abseits von den Anschlagvorsprüngen (10) ausgebildet sind.
  7. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 6, wobei die Eingriffseinrichtung ferner zweite Rückhaltevorsprünge (3) einschließt, die auf dem ersten Verbindergehäuse (A) an dessen hinterem Ende ausgebildet sind, wobei jeder der zweiten Rückhaltevorsprünge (3) zwischen den Anschlagvorsprüngen (10) und den ersten Rückhaltevorsprüngen (9a) zwischenliegend angeordnet sind, um das Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselement (C) auf dem hinteren Bereich des ersten Verbindergehäuses (A) zurückzuhalten.
  8. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 3 oder 4, wobei die elastischen Rückhalteteile (13a) auf dem ersten Verbindergehäuse (A') vorgesehen sind.
  9. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 8, wobei das erste Verbindergehäuse (A') mit Aufnahmekammern (13) ausgebildet ist, die durch das ersten Verbindergehäuse (A') von dessen vorderem Ende zu dessen hinterem Ende hindurchtreten, wobei die elastischen Rückhalteteile (13a) innerhalb der Aufnahmekammern (13) vorgesehen sind.
  10. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 8, wobei das erste Verbindergehäuse mit Anschlußklemmen-Aufnahmekammern (13') ausgebildet ist zum Zurückhalten von Anschlußklemmen innerhalb der Anschlußklemmen-Rückhaltekammern (13'), und mit Anschlußklemmen-Rückhalteteilen (13a) in den Anschlußklemmen-Rückhaltekammern (13') ausgebildet ist, die nicht die Anschlußklemmen zurückhalten und die für die elastischen Rückhalteteile (13a) dienen.
  11. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 9 oder 10, wobei die Eingriffseinrichtung vorwärtsgerichtete Rückhalteteile (19) einschließt, die von dem Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselement (C") hervorstehen und die mit den elastischen Rückhalteteile (13a) innerhalb der Aufnahmekammern (13) in Eingriff sind zum Zurückhalten des Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselementes (C") auf dem hinteren Bereich des ersten Verbindergehäuses (A').
  12. Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 4 bis 11, wobei die Antriebseinrichtung (16; 16) mit abgeschrägten Antriebsflächen (6b; 16b) zum elastischen Versetzen der elastischen Rückhalteteile (9; 13a) ausgebildet ist, wenn die Verbindung zwischen dem ersten und zweiten Steckverbindergehäuse (A, B; A,'; B') verriegelt ist.
  13. Steckverbinder nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, wobei das erste und zweite Verbindergehäuse (A, B; A', B'; F, M) jeweils Stecker- und Buchsen-Verbindergehäuse sind.
  14. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 12, wobei die elastischen Verriegelungsarme (2; 103; 131) auf dem Stecker-Verbindergehäuse (A; A'; M) vorgesehen sind, und wobei der Eingriffsbereich (5; 108; 133) auf dem Buchsen-Verbindergehäuse (B; B'; F) für den elastischen Verriegelungsarm (2; 103; 131) ausgebildet ist.
  15. Steckverbinder nach Anspruch 14, wobei das Verriegelungsverbindungs-Nachweiselement (C'; C") ferner einen Rückhaltebereich (12) für einen Nachweis einer unvollständigen Verbindung einschließt, wobei der elastische Verriegelungsarm (2) in Eingriff befindlich ist, wenn das Stecker- und Buchsen-Verbindergehäuse (A, B; A', B') zusammengepaßt sind, aber der Verriegelungsarm (2) nicht mit dem Eingriffsbereich in Eingriff befindlich ist.
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