Connector for use with substrates

摘要

A connector assembly for attachment to a substrate (P) wherein an engagement element (14, 15, 16) is on one of the housing (11) and the terminal (20) and a stabilizer (23), complementary thereto, is on the other, thereby restraining the terminal from movement in any direction perpendicular to the insertion direction. Alternatively, a restriction piece (15) is attached to - or part of - the housing so that it retains the attachment end (22b) of the terminal within the housing until it is ready to be attached to the substrate. In this way, the opportunities for damage or distortion of the terminal are minimized.