Connector and device using same

Abstract

A connector housing (1) is provided with a receiving portion (2) for receiving a connector (A) and a relatively narrow cable lead-out portion (4) extending from a shoulder portion (3) formed at the rear end thereof. A locking screw (8) for locking a connector (B) is inserted into a side face of the receiving portion (2) of the connector housing (1). When an operating portion (10b) which is arranged at the rear end of a locking piece (10) and exposed out of the outer surface of the cable lead-out portion (4) is pressed, the locking piece (10) swings against the elastic force of a tongue piece (10d), thereby releasing the engagement of a claw portion (10a) thereof with the connector (B). The tongue piece (10d) abuts against the locking screw (8), and the front end of the locking piece (10) is formed into a forked shape to avoid interference with the locking screw (8). [Effect] Even if the respective connector housings are arranged such that their receiving portions are in contact with each other, the operating portion of the locking piece can still be operated, which enables the arrangement pitch of the connector housings to be narrower, thus making the arrangement of these housings more compact. By using the locking screw also as a reaction support for the tongue piece, the width of the connector housing can be reduced.

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