Abstract: An electrical connector having an end face defined by a molded annulus skirt is provided with a circumferential stiffener which is molded in place at the time of molding of the skirt intermediate the inner and outer diameters of the skirt and adjacent the end face.

Abstract: A structure that ensures air tightness and waterproof performance of a cord insertion hole in a back cover of a lamp body. The arrangement allows a reduction of man hours for fixing a power supply cord to the back cover. In an implementation, a cylindrical outer wall 702 is provided that surrounds cord insertion holes 704a, 704b through which power supply cords 6a, 6b are inserted for sending current to light source bulbs 1a, 1b. A resin mold portion filled inside the outer wall fixes and integrates the power supply cords 6a, 6b in the cord insertion holes 704a, 704b. The resin mold portion includes a lower mold layer 9a on the side of the cord insertion holes 704a, 704b that adheres well to the back cover 7, and an upper mold layer 9b laminated over the lower mold layer 9a and having good heat resistance properties. The upper mold layer 9b prevents creep in the lower mold layer 9a, and the lower mold layer maintains air tightness and waterproof performance at the cord insertion hole.

Abstract: The invention discloses a computer connector or adapter housing structure with a raised portion. When plastic is molded around the housing, the raised portion is left exposed. This exposed portion of the housing provides a place to incorporate designs, such as business logos, words or numbers, or a gripping surface.

Abstract: A plug connector comprises a first insulating body, at least one connection contact which is arranged in the first insulating body and is provided for being connected with a conductor, a second insulating body and at least one plug-in contact which is arranged in the second insulating body and is provided for being connected with a complementary plug connector. The plug-in contact and the connection contact are connected with each other in an electrically conductive manner by a plug connection. The plug connection is formed by two elastic tabs provided on one of the contacts and cooperating with the other of the contacts. A method for mounting a plug connector comprises the following steps: First, at least one connection contact is arranged in a first insulating body. Then, at least one plug-in contact is arranged in a second insulating body. Finally, the plug-in contact and the connection contact are inserted into each other.

Abstract: A connector assembly with front and rear bodies (50, 40) and a surrounding shell (12), has a potting material (72) that is molded around the cable (20) and within a rear body passageway (70) in a manner that avoids leakage of the potting material. The shell outside surface has outwardly-projecting ridges (124, 141-144) for effectively grasping the connector, and the front body is latchable to the shell with robust latch arms (174). An O-ring (80) lying forward of the threading connections (52, 54) of the bodies limits leakage of the potting material flowed under pressure into the passageway. The outer shell is molded with ridges (124, 141-144) extending in loops that facilitate correct gripping and avoid slipping of the thumb on the connector. The front body has slots (170, 172) forming latch arms that latch to openings in the shell, the arms being formed by slots with enlarged ends (190, 192).

Abstract: An assembly for electrically connecting a towing vehicle to a towed vehicle includes an inner body, a terminal extending from the inner body, a conductor coupled to the terminal, an outer body substantially enclosing the inner body, the conductor, and the terminal, and a receptacle for receiving the outer body. The outer body includes at least one ridge formed on an outer surface of the outer body, and a locking member to cooperate with a lid of the receptacle to lock the outer body in the receptacle.

Abstract: A housing (10) is insert-molded around a core (30) holding terminal fittings (20). The core (30) is provided with a holdable portion (36) at a position exposed to outside through an opening (13) formed in the housing (10) and held in a molding die (50). Thus, the core (30) is prevented from displacements from its a proper position upon being subjected to an injection pressure of a resin. Further, the holdable portion (36) is located in a sealed area of a connector fitting portion (11) defined between the connector fitting portion (11) and a mating female connector (40), the entrance of water through the opening (13) can be prevented.

Abstract: A connector assembly with front and rear bodies (50, 40) and a surrounding shell (12), has a potting material (72) that is molded around the cable (20) and within a rear body passageway (70) in a manner that avoids leakage of the potting material. The shell outside surface has outwardly-projecting ridges (124, 141-144) for effectively grasping the connector, and the front body is latchable to the shell with robust latch arms (174). An O-ring (80) lying forward of the threading connections (52, 54) of the bodies limits leakage of the potting material flowed under pressure into the passageway. The outer shell is molded with ridges (124, 141-144) extending in loops that facilitate correct gripping and avoid slipping of the thumb on the connector. The front body has slots (170, 172) forming latch arms that latch to openings in the shell, the arms being formed by slots with enlarged ends (190, 192).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a hybrid electrical connector for a lamp-to-harness interface, which comprises two connector halves. The first connector half includes an overmolded connector, preferably formed from injection molded PVC, which has terminals of a first sex at one end and wires at a second end. Each wire is electrically coupled to a respective one of the terminals. The overmolded connector has formed therearound a hard shell shroud which is substantially rigid and includes a first locking feature thereon. The second half of the connector comprises a hardshell connector having terminals of a second sex therein and a second locking feature thereon. By coupling the hardshell shroud to the hardshell connector and engaging the first and second locking features, the first terminals in the overmolded connector are caused to mate with the second terminals in the hardshell connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector for wiring is disclosed that can be used outdoors such as on a bicycle. The electrical connector is electrically coupled to one end of an electrical cord. The electrical connector basically has a terminal housing, at least one terminal pin, an inner casing, and an outer casing. The terminal housing has an insulated body with a first end, a second end and at least one terminal bore longitudinally extending between the first and second ends. Preferably, the terminal housing has a plurality of terminal bores with one of the terminal pins being retained within each one of the terminal bores of the terminal housing. Each terminal bore has a first bore section with a cross-section formed by an intersection of a rectangle and a circle.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and apparatus for providing a strain relief for use in the assembly of an electrical connector on an end of an electrical conductor having at least an outer braided portion, which may be surrounded by an insulating cover. The methods and apparatus disclosed herein provide a low cost approach for installation using minimal tooling, while providing a precise and robust relief that ensures electrical performance.

Abstract: For eliminating a high-tension cable in order to improve the handling, the open type X-ray generating apparatus (1) in accordance with the present invention employs a mold power unit in which a high-voltage generating part, a grid connecting line, and a filament connecting line which attain a high voltage are molded with a resin, whereas the mold power unit is secured to the proximal end side of a tubular portion (2), whereby an apparatus of a type integrated with a power supply is realized. Since the high-voltage generating part, grid connecting line, and filament connecting line are confined within the resin mold as such, the degree of freedom in structure of the high-voltage generating part and the degree of freedom in bending the lines improve remarkably.

Abstract: A plug connector (1) includes a housing (4), an audio plug (2) retained to the housing and a number of terminals (6) received in the housing. The housing has a base (41). A spacer (44) extends rearwardly from a rear face (411) of the base and having a projection (443). The audio plug includes a first and a second contacts (22, 23) insulated by an insulator (25) and each having a contact portion (220, 230), an extension portion (221, 231) extending from the contact portion and a rear portion (222, 232) extending from the extension portion. A part of the rear portion of the first contact is exposed on one side of the insulator and a part of the rear portion of the second contact is exposed on another side opposite to the first side.

Abstract: An enhanced safety device combination for electrical apparatus or appliances which includes a thermal responsive cut-off in the apparatus, and a non-replaceable fuse in the electrical cordset plug.

Abstract: A method of making an article, such as an electrical connector includes an injection-molded plastic substrate and a pattern of injection-molded metal conductors supported on and mechanically interlocked with the substrate, wherein one of the substrate and the conductors is over-molded onto the other of the substrate and the conductors.

Abstract: The present utility model provides an electric connector that includes an insulative housing, a plurality of conductive terminals and a base. The electric connector can be electrically connected to a cable, or plugged into another complementary electric connector. The insulative housing has an insertion side, a connecting side and a plurality of terminal receiving tunnels connected to the insertion side and the connecting side. Each of the conductive terminals is received in a corresponding terminal receiving tunnel and has a connecting section extending outside the connecting side. The base has a plurality of grooves for receiving respective connecting sections of the conductive terminals and a stop block to substantially seal the terminal receiving tunnels so that the conductive terminals can be positioned easily when soldered to a cable wire. An overmolding process is applied to manufacture a protective sleeve to envelop the insulative housing assembled with a plurality of conductive terminals and a base.

Abstract: A cable end connector (1) for mating with a complementary connector (7) comprises a housing (2) defining a receiving space (21) therein, a plurality of contacts (31) mounted in the housing, a cable (5) having a plurality of conductors (50) electrically connecting the contacts, a cover (4) over-molded with and enclosing a rear end (27) of the housing, and a locking member (6). The locking member has a pushing portion (61) abutting against a fulcrum portion (45) of the cover, a pair of securing portions (63) extending sidewardly from the pushing portion and securing to a pair of sides of the housing, and a latching portion (62) extending forwardly from the pushing portion adapted for locking with the complementary connector and providing a mechanical connection therebetween.

Abstract: An electric device comprises a housing (1) with at least two housing parts (2, 3) and a seam (4) between the first two housing parts (2, 3) and an electric circuit (5, 6, 8) inside the housing (1). The housing (1) also comprises at least one molded, third housing part (10) sealing the seam (4). The third housing part (10) covers at least a surface portion (11, 12) of at least one of the first two housing parts (2, 3), adjacent the seam (4), thus compensating manufacturing tolerances between surfaces on opposite sides of the seam (4). A method of manufacturing a particular embodiment of the proposed device is also described.

Abstract: A hermetic pressure connector for providing a pressure-tight, electrically-conductive connection through a hole in a bulkhead. The connector includes a transverse support member having a passage therethrough. A conductor pin extends through the passage. A molded body surrounds at least a central portion of the pin and electrically insulates the transverse support member from the pin and the pin from the bulkhead. The molded body is directly sealingly engaged to the conductor pin. A method of making a hermetic pressure connector for providing a pressure-tight, electrically-conductive connection through a hole in a bulkhead. The method includes placing a conductor pin into a passage in a transverse support member and positioning the conductor pin and transverse support member within an injection mold having the desired finished shape of the molded body. The positioning is such that the conductor pin is spaced from the transverse support member.

Abstract: A connector housing and a manufacturing method thereof are provided, which connector housing includes: an outside wall having an upper and lower walls and sidewalls; horizontal partition and vertical partition which form terminal accommodating chambers 9 inside the outside wall; and a thin sidewall portion 6 formed on each of the sidewalls and being thinner than a remaining portion of the corresponding sidewall, wherein a short shot preventing rib 8 is longitudinally formed on the thin sidewall portion integrally therewith in a generally vertical center thereof. The short shot preventing rib 8 projects outside over the remaining portion 7 continuing from the thin sidewall portion 6. The short shot preventing rib 8 is arranged in a line with the horizontal partition 15. The short shot preventing rib 8 is formed thicker than the horizontal partition 15.

Abstract: A three-phase connector carries all three phases in one connector and keeps the phases properly isolated from each other and the motor case. The three-phase connector has metal connector components that are spaced from one another and supported in a nylon over molding covering each of the connector components, except for upper and lower exposed ends of the connector components, which are each drilled and tapped to receive bolts. First and second connector components extend above and below a flange of the three-phase connector with their respective exposed upper and lower ends offset in different planes than the exposed upper and lower ends of the third connector component.

Abstract: An electrical feedthrough includes a connector body made of a metallic material, at least one contact pin inserted through a cavity in the connector body, and an insulating body made of a thermoplastic material formed between the connector body and the contact pin so as to provide a hermetic seal between the connector body and the contact pin.

Abstract: An electrically shielded housing for an electrical device and method therefor having an insert member disposed in a cavity of a non-conductive housing body member. The insert member includes a conductive inner surface portion disposed adjacent an outer surface portion of the body member cavity. A non-conductive outer surface portion of the insert member forms a housing cavity for receiving an electrical device. The conductive inner surface portion of the insert member at least partially electrically shields the electrical device, and the non-conductive outer surface portion of the insert member insulates the electrical device from the conductive inner surface portion thereof.

Abstract: A waterproof structure is achieved by inserting a covered electric wire 40 obtained by covering an outer periphery of a conductor portion 41 with a cover portion 42 made of a resin into an electric wire inserting hole 28 of a connector main body 21 inserted to a terminal receiving chamber 24 in a state of being connected to a terminal received in a terminal receiving chamber 24 of the connector main body 21 and welding the cover portion 42 and the electric wire inserting hole 28 in accordance with a ultrasonic oscillation and a pressurization from an outer side. The connector main body 21 has a weld depth setting portion 47 for setting a weld depth, whereby an excessive welding is prevented.

Abstract: A waterproof electrical connector utilizing polyurethane bonded to electrical conductive pins, sleeves, polyurethane core, electrical cable conductor insulation, and cable jacket to form a water impenetrable molecular composition around the cable connection in combination with rubber to rubber isolators surrounding the separatable pin and sleeve connection. The connector is useable with or without coupling sleeves.

Abstract: A structure of a waterproof portion of a waterproof connector comprising: an inner housing 14 provided with a terminal chamber 12; an outer housing 18 provided with an enter port 16 receiving an opposite connector 30 at a tip thereof, the outer housing having the inner housing 14 engaged therewith; an interconnector waterproof portion 20 liquid-tightly sealing a space with the opposite connector 30, the inter connector waterproof portion being provided in the outer housing 18; and a wire waterproof portion 24 covering a connection portion of a wire 22 protruding outward from the terminal chamber 12, wherein a communication path 36 communicating between the interconnector waterproof portion 20 and the wire waterproof portion 24 is provided, and the interconnector waterproof portion 20 and the wire waterproof portion 24 are continuously formed by monolithic molding using thermoplastic resin 38 through the communication path 36.

Abstract: A geophysical connector features a combination of male and female connectors in a single plastic injection molded part. The single injection molding process allows two connectors to be manufactured simultaneously, rather than separately. The design provides higher efficiency in the manufacturing process, and lowers the cost of a traditional male/female connector subassembly, resulting in fewer rejects and a more consistent quality product. The durability of the product connector is increased as a continuous wiring circuit is created which is uninterrupted between lead line and the connectors, as opposed to splicing one connector into the lead line to a geophone.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing electrical terminals and/or a terminal module is disclosed. The method includes the steps of stamping from a sheet of metal material a blank for a plurality of elongated terminals having contact portions at one end and terminal portions at the other end and joining the terminals by a tie bar intermediate the ends. The contact portions of the respective terminals are separated from each other by the stamping step. The terminal portions remain joined in the sheet of metal after the stamping step. The blank then is sheared to separate the terminal portions. The tie bar is cut to separate the terminals. In order to form a terminal module, a dielectric housing is overmolded about the terminals intermediate the ends thereof, with the tie bar being located outside the housing and removed after the overmolding process.

Abstract: The terminal connecting portion is covered at a rear portion with the molding resin 30 such that the covered rear portion is shaped in fusiform, and when the sheathed wire 10 is bent at this portion, the resin thereon is less peeled off. The molding part 43 of the die 40 is closed at one side with the elastic lid plates 9a, 9b opposing at an upper part and a lower part each other, and the terminal connecting portion is set to the molding part 43, and a part of the sheathed wire 10 extending rearwards from one side of the molding part 43 is elastically held by the elastic lid plates 9a, 9b upwards and downwards. The molten molding resin 30 is injected into the molding part 43 to cover almost the whole of the terminal connecting portion. Radiating fins are formed in a slope of the tapered hole in one side of the mold, said radiating fins having a plurality of parallel alternate concave grooves and convex ribs so as to improve the radiating effect of the molding resin 30 and shorten a cooling time.

Abstract: A terminal device for a glass antenna suitable for housing and connecting a four-terminal circuit wherein embedded portions of metallic legs are respectively electrically connected to two input terminals of a four-terminal circuit on a circuit substrate, a connector holder is provided on a portion of a resin-molded body above the embedded portion, and connector electrodes are respectively connected to two output terminals of the four-terminal circuit.

Abstract: A connector is provided with a covered electric wire in which a front end of a core is exposed by peeling off a coating, a terminal provided with a caulking portion having one or more openings, and a resin housing in which an outer periphery of the terminal and a part of the insulator are inserted therein. The caulking portion clamps the core with exposing a part of the core from the openings. The resin is impregnated to the core not only from both ends of the caulking portion but also from the openings.

Abstract: Embodiments of industrial data signal connectors are disclosed. A male connector assembly includes a rigid core mold partially encompassing the housing of male data signal connectors such as the RJ45 and USB connectors, and a flexible overmold for protection and strain relief. Assemblies for the corresponding female RJ45 and USB connectors suitable for industrial applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: A housing (10) for shielding a circuit (12) from electromagnetic interference comprises at least one electrically conductive connector pin (50) having a central portion, a first end portion (62) and a second end portion (66). The housing (10) also comprises an insulator (70). The central portion of the connector pin (50) is disposed within the insulator (70). The first end portion (62) and the second end portion (66) of the connector pin (50) extend outward from the insulator (70). The housing (10) includes a housing body (20) made from an electrically conductive moldable plastic material (22). The housing body (20) is molded over at least a portion of the insulator (70) to secure the insulator and thereby the connector pin (50) in the housing (10).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly has an overmolded housing which is preferably injection-molded of thermoplastic resilient or elastic material onto a base housing containing an electrical connector. A strain relief is preferably integral with the overmolded housing. A pre-mold housing is preferably molded onto the base housing before the overmold housing.

Abstract: A female plug coupling having three plug openings to accommodate the current conductors and the ground conductor of a male plug coupling. The female plug coupling includes an insert constructed whereby all the crimp connections lie in a single plane to facilitate crimping on the conductor ends to the female plug coupling.

Abstract: The terminals (21, 22) are supported by the housing (11) at the middle sections (21C, 22C). Each of the terminals (21, 22) has a contact section (21A, 22A) bent into the receiving cavity (12) of the housing (11) after integral molding with the housing (11).

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a contact wafer having at least one electrical contact connected to a first housing piece; a second housing piece having a contact wafer receiving area with snap lock latching surfaces, and a third housing piece overmolded onto rear ends of the first and second housing pieces. The first housing piece is snap lock inserted into the contact wafer receiving area and forms a seal between the first and second housing pieces. The seal between the first and second housing pieces substantially prevents flash blow by between the first and second housing pieces of material that forms the third housing piece as the third housing piece is overmolded onto the first and second housing pieces.

Abstract: A combination of a connector (12) and an armored cable (14), where several inches of the front end of the cable armor tube (20) are stripped away to allow a front portion of the cable to bend up to about 90°. A flexible polymer overmold (50) is molded around the front of the armor tube and the rear of the connector and the several inches of wire extending forward of the armor tube. The wire front portions (54) are twisted at least a full turn about the cable axis (44) prior to the overmolding, to reduce wire tension when the front portion of the cable is bent. The overmold has flanges (102) that bottom on one another at a 90° bend of a moderate radius of curvature (R). A wire mesh braiding (80) has a rear end clamped (92) and soldered to the armor and a front end clamped (96) to the connector. An air valve (130) is automatically opened when connectors mate.

Abstract: A modular jack for tubular enclosures including an elongate housing formed of dielectric material having a front end, a rear end and a body extending longitudinally between the front and rear ends, at least a portion of the body having a longitudinally extending cylindrical outer surface defining an outer cylindrical boundary envelope of the jack. The body includes a forward body portion adjacent the front end having a longitudinally extending side wall with outer and inner surfaces and a rearward body portion adjacent the rear end having an outer surface. The inner surfaces define a plug-receiving receptacle. The jack also includes a plurality of elongate contact/terminal members formed of conductive material, each contact/terminal member including a contact portion extending through the plug-receiving receptacle, a terminal portion mounted in the rearward body, and an intermediate bridging portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector for wiring is disclosed that can be used outdoors such as on a bicycle. The electrical connector is electrically coupled to one end of an electrical cord. The electrical connector basically has a terminal housing, at least one terminal pin, an inner casing, and an outer casing. The terminal housing has an insulated body with a first end, a second end and at least one terminal bore longitudinally extending between the first and second ends. Preferably, the terminal housing has a plurality of terminal bores with one of the terminal pins being retained within each one of the terminal bores of the terminal housing. Each terminal bore has a first bore section with a cross-section formed by an intersection of a rectangle and a circle.

Abstract: An enhanced safety device combination for electrical apparatus or appliances which includes a thermal responsive cut-off in the apparatus, and a non-replaceable fuse in the electrical cordset plug.

Abstract: In a wire module (1), a terminal (4, 5) is pressed to be clamped to each of opposite end portions of a wire (6) to thereby provide a terminal-assembled wire member (2), and molded connector members (10, 11) and a wire circuit member (12) are formed in such a manner that a plurality of terminal-assembled wire members are arranged in an insulative covering layer (3). In the case where the terminals (4) are of the female type, the molded connector member comprises a connector housing, in which the terminal-assembled wire members (2) are inserted, and a terminal holder attached to a terminal-inserting side of the connector housing. The connector housing is of the waterproof type, and includes a waterproof wall which is formed in a bulged manner on an outer peripheral surface of a housing body, receiving the terminals therein, and extends in a direction away from the terminal-inserting side.

Abstract: A structure of a waterproof portion of a waterproof connector comprising: an inner housing 14 provided with a terminal chamber 12; an outer housing 18 provided with an enter port 16 receiving an opposite connector 30 at a tip thereof, the outer housing having the inner housing 14 engaged therewith; an interconnector waterproof portion 20 liquid-tightly sealing a space with the opposite connector 30, the inter connector waterproof portion being provided in the outer housing 18; and a wire waterproof portion 24 covering a connection portion of a wire 22 protruding outward from the terminal chamber 12, wherein a communication path 36 communicating between the interconnector waterproof portion 20 and the wire waterproof portion 24 is provided, and the interconnector waterproof portion 20 and the wire waterproof portion 24 are continuously formed by monolithic molding using thermoplastic resin 38 through the communication path 36.

Abstract: An improved electric connector includes a socket, a plug, a plurality of terminals and a pair of guide pins. The socket has a cavity inside and a plurality of slots. The terminals and guide pins are made by punching a terminal plate. The terminals and guide pins are then integrally formed with the plug through plastics injection molding process. The plug may be made by separated and simple molds and be held together by the guide pins. Production time and cost may be greatly reduced. Terminals may be positioned and embedded in the plug precisely to result in precise engagement of the terminals and slots for reducing or preventing short circuit and interference.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved electrical interconnection assembly adaptable for creating electrical connections between spaced-apart sections of a high performance missile assembly. Because the electrical connection must extend outside the missile, a plurality of electrical interconnections are integrally formed within a protective housing that is, itself of aerodynamic configuration. The cables may take the form of flat wires, or printed wire assemblies integral with the housing. Pre-stressed foam is formed in the housing to insulate the electrical interconnections. Wire mesh is preferably mounted in the housing between the interconnections and the outside of the housing to protect the interconnections from Electro-magnetic Interference (EMI).

Abstract: A premold for housing the electrical contacts of an electrical connector has a base with a plurality of channels extending from a front surface to a rear surface thereof, each of the channels accommodating therein an associated electrical contact. An intermediate wall extending transversely across each of the channels divides them into a front portion extending from the front surface to the intermediate wall and a rear portion extending from the intermediate wall to the rear surface. The front portion of each channel accommodates an engageable portion of the electrical contact and the rear portion accommodates a connector end of the electrical contact for connecting it to an electrical cord. The front portion and the rear portion of the channels shield the electrical contacts from inadvertent contact.

Abstract: There is provided a new and improved method for connecting electrical components in a mold with a molding press. The method includes the steps of connecting electrical leads to coded electrical connectors secured to the mold; connecting electrical connectors to detachable electrical cables; and extending and detachably connecting electrical cables to coded connectors of a junction panel or box. The electrical connectors at the mold may be color-coded and/or shape-coded as to pins or keys on the connectors; and likewise, the cables and the electrical connectors at the junction box may also be similarly color-coded and/or shape-coded.

Abstract: In order to waterproof a terminal connecting portion of a sheathed wire, in which a terminal fitting and a bare conductor of the sheathed wire are connected with each other, the terminal connecting portion of the sheathed wire is placed into a molding cavity of a molding die such that a bottom face of the terminal connecting portion is closely brought into contact with one of inner faces of the molding cavity. Then molten molding resin is injected into the molding cavity such that a bottom face of a solidified molding resin and the bottom face of the terminal connecting portion define an identical plane.

Abstract: The terminal connecting portion is covered at a rear portion with the molding resin 30 such that the covered rear portion is shaped in fusiform, and when the sheathed wire 10 is bent at this portion, the resin thereon is less peeled off. The molding part 43 of the die 40 is closed at one side with the elastic lid plates 9a, 9b opposing at an upper part and a lower part each other, and the terminal connecting portion is set to the molding part 43, and a part of the sheathed wire 10 extending rearwards from one side of the molding part 43 is elastically held by the elastic lid plates 9a, 9b upwards and downwards. The molten molding resin 30 is injected into the molding part 43 to cover almost the whole of the terminal connecting portion. Radiating fins are formed in a slope of the tapered hole in one side of the mold, said radiating fins having a plurality of parallel alternate concave grooves and convex ribs so as to improve the radiating effect of the molding resin 30 and shorten a cooling time.

Abstract: A novel electrical connector structure is disclosed. The electrical connector includes a socket portion for receiving therein an electrical plug, a conductive terminal for clamping a metal pin of the electrical plug in the socket portion, and a wrapping portion for securing and protecting the conductive terminal in the socket portion. By designing the shape of the conductive terminal to be relatively narrow in front and relatively wide in rear, and modifying the opening shape of the socket portion accordingly, the conductive terminal can be smoothly inserted into the socket portion so as to allow the electrical connector to be easily assembled. Furthermore, the socket portion can be integrally formed because the conductive terminal is combined with the socket portion by direct insertion operation rather than conventional placing and covering operations.