Waterproof multiple wire cable connecting device
US4249788A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 26, 1978 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1981 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 26, 1998 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R24/84
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A waterproof multiple wire electrical cable connecting device is disclosed. The device includes two connector assemblies with each assembly adapted to be connected to the end of a multiple wire electrical cable. Each connector assembly is of the same construction and includes both a male pin type connector and a female socket type connector so that any two connector assemblies can be connected together to connect electrically the conductors in the cables to which they are attached. The male and female connectors of each assembly are mounted in a face plate in side-by-side position to mate with male and female connectors in another assembly. Seal means are provided to seal the connectors of each connector assembly, when assembled with the connectors of another connector assembly, from the ambient environment. The seal means includes a pad or body of elastomeric material having openings through which the pin connectors extend and a thickness such that when the two connector assemblies are connected together, the pad or body of elastomeric material in each connector assembly will be compressed into sealing engagement with the connectors and with each other to isolate the connectors fr…
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