Sealing structure of waterproof connector
US5158391A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 26, 1991 |
| Grant date | Oct 27, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16B2200/60
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A sealing structure of a waterproof connector in which a connector housing having a connector housing body assembled with an inner member is coupled with a mating connector housing through a seal ring having a sealing band, comprising: a pair of engageable members each having an L-shaped cross section, which project forwardly from a front end of a side wall of the seal ring such that distal end portions of the engageable members bend in opposite inward directions of the seal ring, respectively; the engageable members each having a front end face such that the front end face is brought into contact with the bottom of a hollow; a contact piece which is provided at a predetermined position of the inner member so as to be brought into pressing contact with the engageable members; and the engageable members being gripped between the bottom of the hollow and the contact piece such that the seal ring is secured.
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