Abstract: A fluid resistant electrical connector for a multiconductor electrical cable. The connector comprises a cylindrical shell assembly 20 with a cylindrical insert 34 therein. The cylindrical insert has a plurality of passageways 44 therethrough for receiving a contact receptacle 48 in each respective passageway. A boot seal 100 engages each conductor leading to a respective contact receptacle. Each boot seal has a first portion 102 and a second portion 104 with a coaxial bore therethrough. The coaxial bore has a plurality of internal circumferential ribs 108 therein. The first portion of the boot seal has a plurality of external circumferential ribs 114. A compression plate 122 has a plurality of bores 124 therethrough for receiving and engaging the boot seals. A compression gland 130, engagable with the rear portion of the shell assembly, is adapted to apply axial force to the compression plate which compresses the boot seals.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 10, 1993
Date of Patent:
October 17, 1995
Assignee:
EFT Interests, Ltd.
Inventors:
Michael G. Colescott, Albert C. Demny, Wayne Kerr