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Waterproof connector

US7448908B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 5, 2007
Grant dateNov 11, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/5219
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A waterproof connecter is provided with a frame including a plurality of accommodating rooms, a plurality of sub-connectors accommodated in the accommodating rooms, respectively, and gaskets for sealing gaps between the sub-connectors and the accommodating rooms, respectively. A side surface of each of the sub-connectors is provided with a sealing surface which comes into close contact with each of the gaskets. Each of the gaskets is provided with engagement projections, and engagement holes which correspond to the engagement projections are provided in an inner wall of each of the accommodating rooms of the frame. By allowing the engagement projections to be engaged with the engagement holes, the gaskets are fixed to the inner walls of the accommodating rooms.

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