A connector inspection apparatus is provided for inspection of a connector
having a terminal receiving portion provided with cavities in which
terminals are inserted, and a retainer attached to the terminal receiving
portion. The connector inspection apparatus includes a holder for holding
the connector during inspection, an inspection unit, and a lever for
moving the inspection unit forward and rearward with respect to the
holder. When the inspection unit is moved forwardly by the lever, a
retainer position inspection piece provided in the inspection unit assumes
either a forward movable condition or a rearward movable condition
dependent upon whether the retainer is in a proper locked condition within
the connector. When the retainer position inspection piece is in the
backward movable condition, an electrical detection device detects the
condition of the retainer. A continuity test pin contacts a terminal
within the connector to effect a continuity test when the inspection unit
is moved forwardly by the lever.
