Female terminal fitting and connector provided therewith

摘要

A female terminal fitting ( 20 ) has a main portion ( 21 ) that can be inserted into a cavity. An engaging portion ( 50 ) for engaging a lock ( 17 ) in the cavity is folded back from the front of the main portion ( 21 ). The fold ( 55 ) is rounded and contacts the lock ( 17 ) when the terminal fitting ( 20 ) is inserted into a cavity. Thus, resistance to insertion is low. The engaging portion ( 50 ) is distanced from an opposed surface ( 25 ) of the main portion ( 21 ) by an embossment ( 51 ). Thus, a large area of engagement with the lock ( 17 ) exists. A slanted surface ( 53 ) is formed at a corner of a locking surface ( 52 ) closer to the ceiling plate ( 25 ). Thus, the leading end of the lock ( 17 ) intrudes at the inner side of the slanted surface ( 53 ) to prevent the lock ( 17 ) from escaping.