Connector and resin molding method therefor

摘要

A male housing ( 20 ) has cavities ( 23 ) into which male terminal fittings ( 10 ) are insertable and locks ( 24 ) for locking the male terminal fittings ( 10 ) in the cavities ( 23 ). Each lock ( 24 ) is deformed temporarily resiliently during insertion of the male terminal fitting ( 10 ), and is restored resiliently to lock the male terminal fitting ( 10 ) when the male terminal fitting ( 10 ) reaches a proper depth. Lowered parts ( 35 ) of bottom walls ( 34 ) of the cavities ( 23 ) facing the locks ( 24 ) with deformation spaces (S) therebetween are provided at their portions coupled to the locks ( 24 ) with bulges ( 49 ) bulging toward the locks ( 24 ). Each bulge ( 49 ) is inclined such that a bulging distance thereof gradually increases toward the corresponding lock ( 24 ).