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Terminal fitting and a method for forming a fluid-proof terminated wire assembly

US8616928B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 2012
Grant dateDec 31, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49185
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A terminal fitting (10) includes a wire barrel (12) to be crimped and connected to a core (61) at an end portion of a wire (60). An insulation barrel (13) is located behind the wire barrel (12) and is to be crimped and connected to an insulation coating (62) at the end portion of the wire (60). The inner surface of the insulation barrel (13) is formed with a close-contact portion (18) to be held in close contact with the insulation coating (62) and a recessed groove (19) spaced from the insulation coating (62) and extending over the entire circumference. The recessed groove (19) has an opening (21) that is open at the front end of the insulation barrel (13) and a waterproof material (40) flows into the recessed groove (19) through the opening (21). The waterproof material (40) adheres to the outer surface of the core (61).

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