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Waterproof electrical connector

US7029328B1 · kind B1 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 2005
Grant dateApr 18, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/5208
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector assembly includes a connector body having a body opening at a rear end of the connector body. The body opening is adapted to receive at least one wire. The connector body has at least one terminal cavity in communication with the body opening. The at least one terminal cavity are adapted to receive terminal ends of the at least one wire. A wire seal is adapted to seal between the at least one wire and the connector body. An interface seal is configured for sealing with the connector body, and is adapted to seal with an inner sheath of a component housing. The connector body and the interface seal are configured such that the interface seal may be positioned on the connector body from the rear end.

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