A female terminal fitting and connector provided therewith

摘要

An object of the present invention is to reduce an inserting force while ensuring a sufficient locking force. <??>A primary engaging portion 50 engageable with a locking portion 17 is formed by folding back a portion extending from the front edge of a ceiling plate 25 of a main portion 21. A folded portion 50 of the primary engaging portion 50 is rounded. Since a female terminal fitting 20 is inserted into a cavity while bringing the rounded folded portion 55 into contact with the locking portion 17, resistance is smaller and a smaller inserting force can be realized. Since the primary engaging portion 50 is distanced from the ceiling plate 25 by way of an embossed supporting portion 51, a larger area of engagement with the locking portion 17 can be provided. Since a slanted surface 53 is formed at a corner of a locking surface 52 closer to the ceiling plate 25, the leading end of the locking portion 17 acts to intrude at the inner side of the slanted surface 53, thereby securely preventing the locking portion 17 from escaping by sliding on the locking surface 52. <IMAGE>