Water-proof electrical connector with sealing member engaging retaining member
US6126468A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 1998 |
| Grant date | Oct 3, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 16, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5219
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Retaining members are formed separately from a female connector housing and can be installed on the female connector housing. A sealing member is installed within the female connector housing prior to the installation of the retaining members. The sealing member includes protrusions having retaining portions, which protrusions are inserted into guide channels of the female connector housing without bending. Then, the retaining members are installed on the female connector housing, and two protrusions of the retaining members engage with the retaining portions from opposite sides, whereby the sealing member is retained against removal. When the sealing members are installed, the protrusions and retaining portions are not elastically deformed, and therefore resistance during installation is reduced, and the installation can be easily carried out.
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