Waterproof structure of connector
US5634807A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 1995 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/4364
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A waterproof structure of a connector comprises a rubber waterproof plug (17, 61, 67, 71) engaged with a rear end portion (24) of a connector (23) for waterproofing of the connector, the rubber waterproof plug being formed with a plurality of wire insertion holes (27) through which wires (31) led out of the connector are passed under airtight condition. The plug is also provided with at least one non-used wire insertion hole (35) and with a waterproof plug cover (19, 63) also engaged with the rear end portion (24) of the connector for covering the rubber waterproof plug, the waterproof plug cover being formed with a plurality of wire leading holes (45) through which the wires (31) passed through the wire insertion holes (27) are led out to the outside. The cover is also provided with at least one sealing portion (47) for sealing the non-used wire insertion hole or holes (35) and, in particular, with at least one waterproof rib (33, 65) formed integral with the rubber waterproof plug (17) at the non-used wire insertion hole (35) thereof, or formed integral with the waterproof plug cover (19, 63) at the sealing portion (47) thereof, so as to project from the rubber waterproof plug to…
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