Electrical panel connector with seal retaining alignment plate
US6113424A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 27, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 5, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 27, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/74
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flange protrudes from side faces of a housing of a connector attached to a panel, a waterproofing ring being provided next to the flange. The positioning of terminals passing through the housing is regulated by an alignment plate. One end of the alignment plate faces protrusions on the waterproofing ring from the side opposite the flange, thereby preventing the separation of the waterproofing ring from the flange. According to this invention, the alignment plate for correcting the positioning of the terminals is used to prevent the separation of the waterproofing ring without incurring high production costs, and as a consequence the connector can easily be attached to the panel.
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