Abstract: Waterproof connector in which the inner wall of a waterproof rubber packing is prevented from being damaged and waterproof function is not deteriorated. The waterproof connector comprises: a terminal accommodating chamber; and a waterproof rubber packing mounted on a terminal insertion side of the terminal accommodating chamber, wherein a side wall of the terminal accommodating chamber on the terminal insertion side has notches to form a resilient wall.

Abstract: A terminal for waterproof connectors is provided which includes a receptor portion. The receptor portion comprises a bottom plate and lateral walls provided upright on opposite sides of the bottom plate. A slanting insertion guide surface extends from an intermediate height of a front end of each lateral wall to a retreated front end of the bottom plate so as to provide a cutaway portion therebelow. The terminal for waterproof connectors does not give damages to an insertion hole in a waterproof stopper when passed therethrough.

Abstract: A terminal, and methods for manufacturing the terminal, in which the opening defined by the electric contact portion is filled with a material. As a result, plating solutions will not become entrapped in the opening so that corrosion of the terminal will be prevented. The terminal includes an electrically conductive plate including a wire connecting portion for clamping a wire thereto and an electric contact portion for mating with another terminal, the contact portion including a cavity therein; and a filler material disposed in the cavity. As a result, when the terminal is subjected to metal plating, solutions associated with the metal plating are substantially prevented from entering into the cavity. According to one method, the filler material is first adhered to the conductive plate before the plate is bent into the shape of the terminal. According to a second method, the filler material is injected into the cavity of the contact portion after the terminal has been bent.