Engagement structure of waterproof connector and dummy plug
US6390848B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 19, 1999 |
| Grant date | May 21, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/443
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An engagement structure of a waterproof connector and a dummy plug includes: a connector housing having a plurality of terminal accommodation chambers, a plurality of rubber plug accommodation recesses formed therein and one wall portion having wire insertion and passing-through holes through; rubber plugs respectively inserted forcibly into the plurality of rubber plug accommodation recesses which are respectively formed with wire insertion and passing-through holes through which the wire is respectively inserted to pass; and a dummy plug sealing one of the wire insertion and passing-through holes of the plurality of rubber plugs. The dummy plug has a shaft portion which is inserted into the wire insertion and passing-through hole of the rubber plug to seal the wire insertion and passing-through hole of the rubber plug. The dummy plug further has a flange portion and engaging protrusions.
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