Electrical connector with terminal position assurance component.

摘要

An electrical connector (10) is provided with a transversely aligned terminal position assurance (TPA) component (36) that is slidably insertable into a transverse keyway (34) in the connector housing (12). The TPA component includes a plurality of flexing primary latches (38a,38b) and a corresponding plurality of static secondary locks (40a,40b). The flexing primary latches are disposed to align with the terminal receiving cavities (26a,26b) of the housing when the TPA component is in a pre-load position. The terminals (74) can be inserted into the housing with the TPA component in this pre-load position such that the flexing primary latches at least temporarily retain the terminals in the housing. Upon complete insertion of all terminals the TPA component is indexed transversely into a final locked position such that the static secondary locks thereof positively engage each terminal to ensure complete insertion. A symmetrical front mating seal (90) is configured to be held in the housing by suction to prevent separation during unmating. <IMAGE> <IMAGE>