Abstract: A contact assembly for an electrical connector includes a holder and multiple ground contacts and signal contacts. The ground contacts and signal contacts are held by the holder along an outer side of the holder. The ground contacts and the signal contacts each have a mating segment proximate to a front end of the holder and a terminating segment proximate to a rear end of the holder. Ground contacts nearest to each other define a contact spacing therebetween. The nearest ground contacts are mechanically connected by a bridge member that connects the mating segments of the nearest ground contacts to electrically common the ground contacts. At least one signal contact is disposed in the contact spacing between the nearest ground contacts. The ground contacts provide electrical shielding between the signal contacts that are in different contact spacings.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical fitting which includes a cylindrical and hollow body of substantially constant thickness extending along a central axis with an interior and an exterior; a first opening with an inner perimeter defined at a first end portion of the body along the central axis; and, a second opening with an inner perimeter defined at a second end portion of the body opposite the first end portion. The first and second end portions of the body of the electrical fitting are spaced from a central portion of the body and have a substantially constant axial thickness. At least one of the first and second end portions of the electrical fitting has an expanded portion relative to the central portion of the body. Further disclosed are methods for forming the electrical fitting.

Abstract: In the charging connector, in a movement process of a release lever from a start position to a completion position, a holding locking piece moves on a plane surface of the release lever with an urging force of a coil spring, and also an auxiliary locking piece slides over a top point between the plane surface and an inclined surface with an urging force of a coil spring. At the completion position of the release lever, the holding locking piece falls from the plane surface of the release lever to an upper-side locking groove portion with the urging force of the coil spring to be locked on a locking surface, and thus a tip end of the holding locking piece does not come into contact with a bottom surface.

Abstract: An electrical connector system includes mating pin and socket connectors each designed for increased contact density to improve performance of high-speed data transfer. The connectors include features for retaining a plurality of pin or socket contacts in a ganged, co-aligned configuration and for shielding groups of contacts from one another to reduce interference and crosstalk. The connectors further include features for providing strain relief to the internal wires and/or cables. One of the connectors may include a plug insert with cantilevered fingers extending therefrom that contact a conductive surface of the mating connector to provide a mechanical connection and a low-impedance pathway between the mating connectors for grounding and shielding. The connectors are designed to be readily assembled and disassembled for repair or rework without the use of special tools.

Abstract: Improved electric cable swivel assemblies and related fabrication methods are provided. More particularly, the present disclosure provides improved electric cable swivel assemblies configured to reduce entanglement of swimming pool cleaner power cables, and related cable swivel fabrication methods. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for a electric cable swivel assembly including a swivel body/housing that is configured and dimensioned to mount with respect to a first cable and a second cable. The swivel body/housing is configured to provide a continuous electrical contact between the first and second cables, wherein the first and second cables are generally axially rotatable relative to each other. Methods of overmolding and/or otherwise fabricating the swivel are disclosed herein.

Abstract: Disclosed is a seal structure for an electronic control device where a circuit board is accommodated in a housing with a connector attached to the circuit board and held between base and cover members of the housing. The seal structure includes a connector seal surface formed on a front end portion of the base member, a seal material arranged between the connector seal surface and the connector, a seal groove formed in an outer peripheral portion other than the front end portion of the base member, a seal protrusion formed on the cover member and engaged in the seal groove, and a sealant filled between the seal groove and the seal protrusion. Longitudinal end regions of the connector seal surface are extended in a width direction of the connector. Longitudinal end regions of the seal groove are connected perpendicular to the respective end regions of the connector seal surface.

Abstract: A connector includes: a terminal; a housing; a rear holder; and a rubber plug. A terminal receiving chamber of the housing is provided with: a first receiving portion receiving a wire connecting portion, an electric wire connected to the wire connecting portion, and a rubber plug; a second receiving portion; and a step wall interposed between the first and second receiving portions and allowing a flange portion formed on the wire connecting portion to abut on the step wall. The rubber plug is composed of a ring-shaped packing attached to the electric wire and keeping a space between an outer peripheral wall of the electric wire and an inner wall of the first receiving portion watertight, and a resin member. The resin member is provided with a buried portion buried in the packing, and a cylinder portion extended from the buried portion and interposed between the flange and the packing.

Abstract: A seal member disposed within a coaxial cable connector comprising an annular body portion having an outer diameter surface and an inner diameter surface, and a plurality of flexible segments disposed along the inner diameter surface, extending radially inward from the inner diameter surface, wherein the flexible segments are configured to conform to a helical outer conductor and fill a valley of the helical outer conductor, thereby effectuating an environmental seal around the helical outer conductor is provided. A coaxial cable including the seal member is also provided. An associated method is further provided.

Abstract: A device (11) for electrically connecting a cable, in particular a plug-in connector part (2), has a housing (48) in which a connecting element (78) can be mechanically fixedly connected to an inner conductor (53) of the cable. The device (11) also includes at least one fixing element (81, 85, 87) for immovably fixing the connecting element (78) and the inner conductor (53) of the cable in the housing (48) by positive engagement when a tensile force occurs.

Abstract: A first shield connector (20) includes a first housing 21 made of resin, wires (40), a shield member (50) to be mounted on the wires (40), and two brackets (61, 62) including a plate-like first shield member connecting portion (64) to be crimped to a peripheral edge of the shield member (50) and case connecting portions (65) to be connected to a case of a motor. The case connecting portions (65) are arranged at sides of the shield member connecting portions (64) arranged to face each other and bolt-fastened to the case in an overlapping state. The case connecting portions (65) are formed with a stopper (66) including a hole (66A). The first housing (21) is formed with retaining projections (23) to be inserted through the holes (66A). The brackets (61, 62) are held on the first housing (21) by inserting the retaining projections (23) through the holes (66A).

Abstract: A wet-mateable electrical connection and an associated method are provided for use, for example, within an adverse environment such as underwater. A wet-mateable electrical connection may include a female connector body comprising at least one receptacle. A female contact is disposed within the at least one receptacle. A male connector body having at least one axially directed male contact pin having a forward end portion releasably engages with the female contact body within the receptacle, thus forming a fully-mated engagement. In the fully-mated engagement, the electrical contacts are in contact with water/fluid. Thus, the electrical connection is established even in the presence of water/fluid.

Abstract: A connector includes: a case-shaped attachment member including a through-hole; a first housing including a first fitting portion accommodating a first terminal; and a second housing including a second fitting portion accommodating a second terminal. The first housing includes an outer housing and an inner housing. The inner housing is assembled to be movable in the fitting direction and is provided with the first fitting portion. The inner housing is provided with a pressing rib. Between the pressing rib and outer housing, a second seal member is provided for sealing between the outer and inner housings. A restricting portion which comes into contact with the pressing rib to restrict movement of the pressing rib in the fitting direction is provided in a side of the through-hole closer to the inside of the attachment member.

Abstract: An electrical junction box of the present invention includes a frame (11) in which a storing box B is formed which has a unit storing room (20) in which an electronic control unit (63) is accommodated, and an upper cover (15) which is assembled to the side of the frame (11) where a accommodating port (20a), which becomes an entrance when the electronic control unit (63) is accommodated in the unit storing room (20), is formed so that the accommodating port (20a) is closed.

Abstract: A connector is provided having an outer housing, an inner housing and a seal. The seal includes a first sealing device that positioned between the outer housing and the inner housing such that a mating connector receiving gap is provided between an inner side of the outer housing and the first sealing device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connector (100) for producing a plug-in connection with a mating connector (200). The electrical connector (100) has a housing (110), a seal (160) arranged on the housing (110), and a seal holder (170) arranged on the housing (110) and associated with the seal (160). The seal holder (170) is arranged movably on the housing (110), in order to be moved in the direction of the seal (160) upon the production of the plug-in connection with the mating connector (200) and to be pressed against the seal (160). The invention furthermore relates to a connector system comprising such an electrical connector (100) and a mating connector (200) which can be plugged with the electrical connector (100).

Abstract: The invention provides an optical connector for coupling with a complementary optical connector and for supporting an optical component. The connector comprises a cover moveable between a first and second position. The cover may also comprise a moveable shield and biasing components. There is also provided an optical connector assembly comprising covers that sequentially open. A PCB comprising waveguides and an optical component sub-mount for integrating with the PCB is also presented.

Abstract: A vertical clamping device is provided that supports a flow cell component in a vertical configuration in which the flow cell is on an opposite side of the vertical support from the electronic interface. The clamp includes a vertical setting to receive the flow cell component and provides an electronic interface on a vertical surface of the vertical setting. A block supports the fluidics interface and can move in a horizontal direction bringing the fluidics interface into contact with the flow cell component.

Abstract: A method for providing an electrical connection arrangement between a first member and a second member is provided, as is a corresponding arrangement. The first member is made of electrically conductive material provided with a coating layer, and the electrical connecting arrangement includes a fastening element, the method including providing the first member with a first hole, arranging a sleeve in the first hole of the first member, such that the first member becomes electrically connected with the sleeve, coating an area of the first member including the sleeve, inserting the fastening element into the sleeve and through the first member, and engaging the fastening element with the second member, such that the fastening element becomes abutted against an uncoated surface portion provided on the sleeve to electrically connect the sleeve with the fastening element, and such that the fastening element becomes electrically connected to the second member.

Abstract: The electric connection box includes a case receiving various electric components, like a relay, a fuse, and a connector. The case includes a low-height area with a lower height about height than other area of the case. A plurality of ribs forming a grid shape by intersecting to each other is provided on a bottom surface of the low-height area.

Abstract: A wire protecting device for boxes containing electrical wires, the device having an insert sleeve having a substantially solid exterior and a penetrable interior and a structure for attaching the insert sleeve proximate a fastener hole capable of receiving a fastener which extends in a longitudinal direction into the box when in an at least partially fastened position.

Abstract: A connecting apparatus for transmitting high-voltage current in a motor vehicle has a first connector (4), a second connector (6) and a shielding housing (12). The first connector (4) has at least one housing arrangement (20) with a first insulating housing (21) with at least one first contact (18) that is connected electrically to an internal conductor (16) of a cable (14), and has a shielding arrangement (28) connected to a shield (30) of the cable (14). The shielding arrangement (28) is connected to the shielding housing (12) by a shielding part (32). The second connection element (6) has at least one second housing arrangement (41) with a second insulating housing part (42) and at least one second contact (46) connected to a current line element. The shielding part (32) is a shielding sleeve (34) with a spring ring (36).

Abstract: This connector comprises: a connector housing (11), on one side of which is formed a flat cable terminal-section insertion section (13) wherein a flat cable terminal-section (26) is inserted, and on the other side of which is formed an interlocking hood section (15) wherein a mating connector (5) in an electric wire terminal (100) connected to a flat cable (2) interlocks; and a relay terminal (3) which is accommodated inside the connector housing (11), connects with a terminal fitting (7) in an electrical wire terminal, one end of which is connected to the flat cable terminal-section (26) and the other end of which is accommodated in the mating connector (5), and connects the flat cable (2) and electrical wire (6). A sealant accommodating section (17), wherein a sealant (9) which is attached to the flat cable terminal-section (26) is accommodated, is provided in the flat cable terminal-section insertion section (13).

Abstract: A plug including a housing that defines a cavity and an opening into the cavity. A flange extends radially inwardly into the opening of the housing. A tip assembly is received by the opening of the housing. The tip assembly includes a positive terminal that extends between a proximal portion in the cavity of the housing and a distal portion outside of the housing for electrical connection with the vehicle accessory. The tip assembly includes a sleeve that is sealingly disposed about the proximal portion of the positive terminal. The sleeve includes a projection that extends radially outwardly therefrom adjacent to the proximal portion of the positive terminal in sealing engagement with the flange of the housing to sealingly interconnect the tip assembly and the housing for preventing liquids from flowing from outside of the housing between the positive terminal and the sleeve into the cavity of the housing.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector housing, an inner plate that supports a terminal connected to a one end portion of an electric wire and that is accommodated in an inside of the connector housing, and filler material that fills the inside of the connector housing which has accommodated the inner plate and that is then hardened so as to cover a connection part of the electric wire and the terminal. The filler material adheres to a first portion within an inner surface of the connector housing and to an outer surface of the inner plate. A release layer is provided between a second portion within the inner surface of the connector housing and an outer surface of the filler material opposite to the second portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulation body that includes a base and a waterproof unit, and a plurality of conductive terminals. The base includes a terminal-holding portion and a board portion that has front and rear faces. The terminal-holding portion has first and second contact faces disposed outward of the front and rear faces, respectively. The waterproof unit includes a first sealing portion that protrudes from the front face and that surrounds the terminal-holding portion, and a second sealing portion that protrudes from the rear face and that is disposed along a periphery of the rear face. Each of the conductive terminals has first and second conducting portions respectively disposed on the first and second contact faces.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for providing an environmental shield includes a bushing adapter configured to sealingly engage a bushing assembly accommodating a first electrical conductor. The bushing adapter further includes a first bore extending longitudinally therethrough to receive the first electrical conductor. An end fitting includes a second bore extending longitudinally therethrough to receive a second electrical conductor, and the end fitting is configured to sealingly engage the bushing adapter such that the first and second bores cooperate to define a main bore. A flowable dielectric material occupies substantially all empty space within the main bore, and at least one fill hole is in fluid communication with the main bore and configured to receive the flowable dielectric material. A method of assembling the electrical connector assembly is also provided.

Abstract: In a power shutoff device, an operation lever is provided to be rotatable between a first position where a receiving connector and the plug connector are separated and a second position where the receiving connector and the plug connector are fitted. The operation lever is slidable in a direction perpendicular to the fitting direction at the second position. A fitting detecting connector includes a fitting detecting receiving connector accommodating a pair of fitting detecting terminals in a pipe body penetrating and protruding from a side wall of a housing of the receiving connector, and a fitting detecting plug connector accommodating a conductive member electrically connecting the fitting detecting terminals in a pipe body. The fitting detecting plug connector is provided at a distal end part of the operation lever so as to be fitted to the fitting detecting receiving connector when the operation lever slides at the second position.

Abstract: A high temperature connector for use in connecting a power cable to an electric motor includes an outer housing, an inner housing inside the outer housing and a cable conductor disposed through the inner housing. To maintain a seal around the cable conductor during thermal expansion and contraction, the connector includes at least one spring-energized seal disposed around the cable conductor. The spring-energized seal permits the expansion and contraction of the cable conductor without deforming the cable conductor or the inner housing.

Abstract: A seal cover includes a cover main body (10) shaped to cover an opening of a case and to be attached to a surface of the case. A seal ring holder (20A) is on the underside of the cover main body (10) and is arranged to fit into the opening. A seal ring (25) is on the outer peripheral surface of the seal ring holder (20A) and closely contacts the inner peripheral surface of the opening. An interlock connector (40) projects from the seal ring holder (20A) for connecting to the waiting connector and sets an energizing circuit in an energized state or a non-energized state upon being connected to or separated from the waiting connector. The interlock connector (40) is mounted on the seal ring holder (20A) to be movable in a direction perpendicular to a connecting direction to the waiting connector.

Abstract: A waterproof shield connector includes an electric wire to which a terminal fitting is connected at an end portion of the electric wire, a resin housing, a rubber waterproof ring, and a shield shell. The resin housing has a terminal insertion hole that holds the electric wire and a rear opening through which the electric wire is inserted. The shield shell is integrally formed with a ring pressing part that closes the rear end opening to cover a rear end of a waterproof ring disposed in the terminal insertion hole and prevent the waterproof ring from a detachment. The shield shell is integrally formed with an electric wire pressing part that is fitted to an outer periphery of the electric wire inserted into the terminal insertion hole and restricts displacement of the electric wire in a radial direction of the electric wire.

Abstract: An electrical connector arrangement includes male and female connectors each having plural terminals connected to a respective conductor, and adapted for mutual physical and electrical mating. Each connector includes a respective overmold body coupled to a multi-conductor cable, a respective inner insulator disposed about and in contact with plural terminals, and an outer threaded coupling nut for coupling the two connectors together, where each insulator is comprised of an electrically insulating, thermally conductive material. In one connector, a conductive, cylindrical metal sleeve is disposed between its associated insulator and coupling nut. In that same connector, a generally circular metallic, spiral cooling spring is disposed between and in intimate contact with adjacent portions of the inner metal sleeve and the outer coupling nut to facilitate transfer and dissipation of heat via conduction and convection from the connector's outer surface.

Abstract: A connector includes: a case-shaped attachment member including a through-hole; a first housing including a first fitting portion accommodating a first terminal; and a second housing including a second fitting portion accommodating a second terminal. The first housing includes an outer housing and an inner housing. The inner housing is assembled to be movable in the fitting direction and is provided with the first fitting portion. The inner housing is provided with a pressing rib. Between the pressing rib and outer housing, a second seal member is provided for sealing between the outer and inner housings. A restricting portion which comes into contact with the pressing rib to restrict movement of the pressing rib in the fitting direction is provided in a side of the through-hole closer to the inside of the attachment member.

Abstract: This disclosure relates generally to waterproof electronic assemblies, such as earphones, earphone electronic controls, and waterproof connectors, as well as an apparatus for retaining an earpiece in the ear during physical movement and exercise. In various instances, the apparatus may include a thinned region a posterior arch and ribs to allow deformation of the earmold and facilitate securing of the earmold in the concha bowl of the ear. Electronic component assemblies described include electronic components, a cable, and a housing configured to house the electronic components. The housing also includes a cable aperture through which the cable extends, and a compression backstop extending into the interior of the housing. The electronic assembly may also include a gasket holder. The assembly also includes a gasket surrounding the cable, a compression wedge at least partially surrounding the circumference of the cable, and a crimp bead positioned proximate the compression backstop.

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include a connector, an array of connectors, a method for manufacturing the connectors, and a method for using the connectors. The connectors are capable of carrying electrical or electric signal and include geometries to operate in holding, latching, or locking applications. The connector can include a contact housing formed by a first electrically conductive housing, a second electrically conductive housing and a housing sealing component at least partially isolating said first and second electrically conductive housings from each other. A body, such as a pin, a rod, or an elongated member, is provided. A first electrically conductive spring is located in a first groove and a second electrically conductive spring is located in a second groove inside the contact housing. Wherein a first electrical path and a second electrical path are formed when the body is inserted into the contact housing. In other examples, more than two electrical paths can be provided.

Abstract: Electrical connection systems, electrical apparatuses, and electrical connection members are described.

Abstract: An underwater electrical connection assembly is provided, where the assembly includes (1) a contact pin including an axially extending conductive core and an axially extending annular insolation portion around the conductive core, (2) a front end portion of the conductive core having an electrical contact surface, (3) a rear end portion of the conductive core having an electrical contact surface, and (4) an intermediate portion of the conductive core extending axially at an intermediate location between the front and rear end portions. In the assembly, the rear end portion of the conductive core of the pin includes a diameter larger than the diameter of the intermediate portion thereof, and the annular insulation portion includes an inner insulating layer around the intermediate portion of the conductive core and an insulating sleeve around the inner insulating layer.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing (10) with a terminal accommodating portion (11) having a non-circular outer periphery and a tubular fitting (12) surrounding the terminal accommodating portion (11). A seal ring (30) is mounted on the outer periphery of the terminal accommodating portion (11) in the tubular fitting (12). Positioning projections (32) are formed on the seal ring (30), and positioning recesses (26) are formed on the inner periphery of a front end part of the tubular fitting portion (12) for engaging the positioning projections (32) at an initial stage of mounting the seal ring (30) and positioning the seal ring (30) in a circumferential direction by being.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided. The assembly includes a terminal, a housing, and a seal. The seal is configured to create a moisture barrier between the housing and a mating connector. The seal defines a retainer portion that cooperates with the housing to retain the terminal to the housing.

Abstract: A connector joining structure includes an outer housing mounted on a casing, an inner housing having a terminal to be connected to a terminal of a mating connector mounted in the casing, and a first packing interposed between the outer housing and the inner housing. The first packing is configured to ensure sealing property between the outer housing and the inner housing even upon a position of the inner housing with respect to the outer housing being displaced in at least one of three directions in a three-dimensional space by a predetermined amount with respect to a target value.

Abstract: A connector is fixed in an opening of a housing of an electronic device. The connector comprises a main body housed in the opening, a gasket and a securing member. The main body comprises a plug portion, and an engaging portion connecting the plug portion. Furthermore, an engaging groove located on the engaging portion adjacent to the plug portion. The gasket located between the between the plug portion and the housing. The engaging portion sequentially passes through the gasket and the opening to make a part of the engaging groove away from the plug portion is located a side of the housing. The securing member partly engaged in the engaging groove and sandwiched between the engaging portion and the housing to fix the main body to the housing.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a terminal fitting with improved waterproof property. A terminal fitting (10) includes a box-shaped main portion (21), barrel portions (22, 23) to be crimped and connected to a core (91) at an end portion of a wire (90), a waterproof wall (60) to be mounted between the barrel portions (22, 23) and the main portion (21) to partition between them in a liquid-tight manner, a restricting portion (25) configured to restrict a movement of the waterproof wall (60) toward the main portion (21) by coming into contact with the waterproof wall (60) from the main portion (21) side and a heat shrinkable tube (70) to be held in close contact with the barrel portions (22, 23) and the waterproof wall (60) while surrounding the core (91).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a socket and the second connector including a sleeve, the socket being adapted to surround the sleeve. A sealing system includes a frontward portion surrounding the sleeve and a rearward portion surrounding a rear housing of the second connector.

Abstract: A connector for forming an electrical connection includes a connector body and an insulator disposed in the connector body. The insulator includes a plurality of female contacts and a plurality of passages. Each passage allows access to one of the female contacts and is at least partially defined by a plurality of inwardly projecting rings. The connector also includes a plug having a plurality of male contact male contacts complementary to the female contacts. Each male contact male contact has a tower shaped to sealingly seat within an associated passage in the insulator.

Abstract: A composite insert has at least one metallic contact element which is extrusion-coated with the aid of a premolded part which has a first three-dimensional sealing surface to an injection mold, a stiffener of the contact element being formed beyond a transition region of the premolded part to the injection mold.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fluid-sealing electric motor connector (1) for a housing (70) of an electric motor (7), in particular an electric motor (7) of an engine cooling fan or of an ABS/ESP system of a motor vehicle, comprising a connector housing (10), which can be attached to the housing (70) and by means of which at least one electrical line (80) can be connected to the electric motor so as to be fluid-sealed to the electric motor (7), wherein the connector housing (10) can be fastened to the housing (70) by means of a locking spring (50) or a catch mechanism, wherein the fluid-sealing electric motor connector (1) can be fastened to the housing (70) in an easily detachable manner.

Abstract: Provided is a connector of an electronic device, in which a space in a housing of the electronic device can be enlarged, the number of circuits can be increased, a battery can be made larger, and the housing of the electronic device can be made thinner and more compact. The connector of the electronic device is provided with a substantially cylindrical case; connector-side terminals introduced into the case; and a sealing material that is formed in the vicinity of the end of the case on a plug insertion side so as to protrude to the plug insertion side, wherein a first convex stripe is formed along the inner circumference of the protruding section of the sealing material, and the first convex stripe is formed so as to be circumferentially pressed against and brought into contact with an outer circumferential surface of a part of a cover to be inserted.

Abstract: A jack assembly includes a jack element, an elastic element, and at least one latching portion. The jack element defines a jack opening configured for receiving an electronic element therein. The elastic element is mounted in a side of the jack element. The at least one latching portion protrudes on the elastic element and extends towards the jack opening. The at least one latching portion detachably latches the electronic element to the jack opening so as to secure the electronic element within the jack opening.

Abstract: A connector fitting structure includes a female connector without a rotating member and an elastic sealing part arranged on the female member. The female connector is configured so as to be engageable with a male connector having a guide groove formed for the rotating member. The male connector is provided with a fitting recess. The guide groove is formed on an outer circumferential face of the fitting recess. The male connector is configured so as to be engageable with another female connector with the rotating member for moving at least one of the male and female connectors in a fitting direction. The female connector includes a fitting protrusion for engagement with the fitting recess. The elastic sealing part is arranged on an outer circumferential face of the fitting protrusion to continuously adhere to an inner circumferential face of a fitting-side end portion of the fitting recess along the circumferential direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing having a bracket mating surface and an opening that extends through the bracket mating surface; an electrical conductor that is positioned through the opening in the housing; a grommet that is positioned in a space defined between the electrical conductor and the opening in which the conductor is positioned to substantially prevent contaminants from entering the housing through the opening; and a bracket removably positioned on the bracket mating surface of the housing of the connector and positioned to bear on the grommet to substantially prevent displacement of the grommet with respect to the housing of the connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a casing configured to define a chamber when mated with a mating connector, a plurality of contact pins projecting from the casing into the chamber when mated with the mating connector, and a moisture-absorbing pin retained by the casing for movement between a retracted position wherein the moisture-absorbing pin is substantially enclosed by the casing and an extended position wherein the moisture-absorbing pin extends into the chamber. A fluid is contained within the casing that is compressed by a movement of at least one of the contact pins during engagement of the electrical connector with the mating connector, compression of the fluid urging the moisture absorbing pin from the retracted position to the extended position.