Waterproof electric connector
US5240433A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 31, 1992 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 31, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5213
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A waterproof electric connector is provided which renders an inserting operation easy by incorporating waterproof plugs into a connector housing. It includes a connector housing having a plurality of terminal-accommodating cylinders and a waterproof plug retaining member having terminal-inserting openings corresponding to the terminal-accommodating cylinders. Waterproof plugs are engaged with and fixed by the waterproof plug retaining member. Terminals connected to electric wires are inserted into the waterproof plugs through the terminal-inserting openings. The waterproof plugs are mated tightly with the inner surfaces of the terminal-accommodating cylinders.
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