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Abstract

The electrical connector 1 according to one embodiment of the present invention includes a male connector 13 having a male housing 14 with a first latch part 1, a female connector 2 having a female housing with an inserting hole, and a connector position assurance (CPA) 9. The first latch part 1 has first and second latch protrusions P.sub.1, P.sub.2, and the female connector 2 has an elastic latch arm 8 with a latch pawl at a leading edge part of the female connector. The CPA 9 includes a first finger piece 9.sub.2 having a first bent protrusion D.sub.1, second finger pieces 9.sub.1, 9.sub.3 each having a second bent protrusion D.sub.2, and a spring-force-accumulated part. The first and second finger pieces of the CPA 9 are attached between the elastic latch arm and one inner wall surface. While the two connectors 2, 13 are fitted, the male connector slides the CPA backward. When the two connectors have entered into a regular fitted state, the spring-force-accumulated part makes the second latch protrusion P.sub.2 latch onto the latch pawl to connect the two connectors. Accordingly, an electrical connector including a fitted state detecting member to lock a pair of its connectors automatically during the fitting process of the connectors and ensure the fitting of the connectors can be provided.

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