Abstract: A waterproof rubber plug has a through hole for allowing a pair of electrical wires to pass therethrough. the end of each of the electrical wires being electrically connected to a terminal. The waterproof rubber plug is inserted into a mounting hole formed in a connector housing for filling the gap between the outer periphery of each of the pair of electrical wires and the inner surface of the mounting hole of the connector housing. The through hole is divided into a pair of branch holes, each allowing the corresponding one of the pair of electrical wires to pass therethrough so as to tightly engage the outer periphery of each of the electric wires.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (10) comprising a housing (20) with a latch arm (30), a CPA (40) received in the latch arm (30), an inner housing (50) received within the housing (20), a wire seal (60) disposed on the inner housing (50) and retained by a seal retainer (70) and posts (51), a wire cover (80), and a header housing (90). Wire seal (60) includes wire receiving slits (67) therein for advantageously receiving wires (17) during an insulation displacement type wire termination operation, and wire seal (60) includes frusto-conical sections for insuring that wires are sealed against the retainer (70), and inner housing (50).

Abstract: A waterproof connector includes a terminal, a housing, a seal member, an inclined guide portion and a slide contact portion. The housing includes an insertion opening provided for receiving the terminal, a terminal lock portion provided inside the housing and a fixing lock portion provided outside the housing, both used for locking the terminal. The inclined guide portion is provided on either the housing or the fixing portion of the seal member, and the slide contact portion is provided on the other of the housing and the fixing portion so as to be slidable relative to the inclined guide portion. The inclined guide portion and the slide contact portion guide the seal member so that it rotates into a proper position and so that the fixing engagement portion engages with the fixing lock portion when the seal member is inserted into the insertion opening of the housing.

Abstract: A waterproof press-connecting connector of the invention includes a terminal holder for holding a plurality of press-connecting terminals in a juxtaposed manner, a mat seal of a soft, elastic material having a plurality of juxtaposed wire seal holes formed therethrough, and a housing having an opening having a peripheral edge portion in which an outer peripheral surface of the mat seal is fitted watertight. A cover plate for pressing the mat seal is formed integrally at a rear end of the terminal holder. A projected plate is formed on one inner surface of the peripheral edge portion of the opening in the housing, and a support projection is formed on the peripheral edge portion in opposed relation to the projected plate. A projected portion, through which the wire seal holes extend, is formed integrally on the front surface of the mat seal, and is disposed on a front end of a proximal portion of the terminal holder.

Abstract: A plug connector is provided, in particular for the connection of measuring instruments, which is to be connected to a plug having three flat elongated contact pins, a flat elongated protective contact pin and a threaded hole arranged in its center. The plug connector has a low maximum cross-sectional area and a high tightness. The plug connector has a housing (1) partly forming a cone (11), a hollow cylinder (12) which is molded onto the cone (11) on the side facing away from the plug and has an external thread (121), a nut (5) screwed onto the hollow cylinder (12), and a sealing element (4) which completely fills the hollow cylinder (12) and the nut (5). A four-way cable (3) penetrates the nut (5) and the sealing element (4) in the axial direction. A groove (14) is arranged on the side of the housing (1) facing toward the plug to accommodate a seal (6) and a ring (15) is molded on the cone (11) on the side facing toward the plug and encloses the plug coaxially at the end.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus and method for providing a retrofitable cover on a preexisting plug which includes a lock on or quick release type connection. The retrofitable cover provides environment proof protection to an electrical connection between an extension cord and an electrical outlet box. The cover includes a hollow tubular housing and a hollow tubular end cap. As the end cap is tightened onto the hollow tubular housing, the housing contacts and compresses a bushing in the end cap to create a leak-free sealing of the interior of the housing. Another embodiment of the present invention is an extension cord which provides power to a plurality of receptacles which have the lock on and quick release connection feature.

Abstract: A connector for connecting an end of a first elongate electrical heating cable to an end of a first elongate electrical component such as another heating cable or a power cable. The connector includes first and second shell members which can be in a mated or demated configuration and which, when mated, form a shell having a first inlet port for the first heating cable and a second inlet port for the first electrical component. In addition, the connector includes an element for connecting electrodes of the first heating cable to elongate members of the first electrical component and a sealing assembly for holding the first heating cable in position in the first inlet port. The sealing assembly includes a hollow cylindrical ring from which gripping elements in the form of fingers extend perpendicular to the plane of the ring, a nut for making connection to the first inlet port, and a grommet which is held by the fingers and which grips the first heating cable.

Abstract: A waterproofing connector in which a wired terminal is inserted through a sealing member and a sealing cover into a plurality of terminal accommodating chambers provided in the connector housing thereof, whereas the terminals are sealed off through the sealing member by applying the sealing cover to the connector housing, wherein the sealing cover is formed with a plurality of aligned through holes and also with interconnections being formed by notches in partition walls between the respective adjacent through holes, the notches having a width narrower than the diameter of the through holes.

Abstract: A waterproof tap cover for use in a waterproof connector which prevents a waterproof tap from being damaged when a terminal metal member is removed from a connector housing in the waterproof connector. The waterproof tap, which is formed of rubber and includes a plurality of insertion holes respectively formed so as to oppose a plurality of terminal storage chambers formed in the connector housing, is fitted with the rear portion of the connector housing, and the waterproof tap is fixed by the waterproof tap cover which has a plurality of through holes corresponding to the insertion holes. Chamfered escape recesses are formed in the hole edge portions of the through holes adjacent the waterproof tap in order to accommodate ridge portions of the waterproof tap when the terminals are withdrawn from the connector housing so that the connector can be resealed when the terminals are inserted again.

Abstract: A waterproof seal for a connector has a generally tubular body. Each of opposite end surfaces, formed respectively at opposite ends of the tubular body, is shaped such that two adjacent waterproof seals that contact either of the opposite end surfaces of the other waterproof seal are prevented from sticking to each other. Specifically, each of the opposite end surfaces is formed into a substantially conical shape. With this construction, even if the waterproof seal is made of oil-containing rubber or the like exhibiting a sticky nature, the waterproof seals will not stick to each other, and the waterproof seals can be smoothly fed in order by a parts feeder.

Abstract: A waterproof plug (30) fitted to an outer circumference of a wire (9) and inserted into a terminal insertion cavity (10a) of a connector housing (10) for sealing a space between the wire and the connector housing comprises an elastic cylindrical body (2) formed with: an inner corrugated sealing portion (3) for sealing the outer circumference of the wire; an outer corrugated sealing portion (4) for sealing the inner circumference of the terminal insertion cavity (10a) of the connector housing (10); and, in particular, a press portion (31) expanding radially outward at a free end of the elastic cylindrical body, the press portion being sufficiently deformable radially inward gradually against the wire, when the elastic cylindrical body (2) is being inserted into the terminal insertion cavity of the connector housing.

Abstract: A waterproof structure of a connector comprises a rubber waterproof plug (17, 61, 67, 71) engaged with a rear end portion (24) of a connector (23) for waterproofing of the connector, the rubber waterproof plug being formed with a plurality of wire insertion holes (27) through which wires (31) led out of the connector are passed under airtight condition. The plug is also provided with at least one non-used wire insertion hole (35) and with a waterproof plug cover (19, 63) also engaged with the rear end portion (24) of the connector for covering the rubber waterproof plug, the waterproof plug cover being formed with a plurality of wire leading holes (45) through which the wires (31) passed through the wire insertion holes (27) are led out to the outside.

Abstract: A waterproof connector includes a connector housing having a plurality of terminal receiving chambers, a waterproof plug, and a waterproof plug holder. The waterproof plug and the waterproof plug holder have a plurality of insertion holes corresponding respectively to the terminal receiving chambers. The waterproof plug and the waterproof plug holder are connected to the connector housing in a two-stage manner, that is, in a completely-retained condition and a provisionally-retained condition. In the provisionally-retained condition, an annular sealing rib, formed on an inner surface of each of the insertion holes, is compressed between the connector housing and the waterproof plug holder to expand the insertion hole.

Abstract: A rubber waterproof plug (25) is fitted to an outer circumference of a wire (27) extending from a terminal (29) and then inserted into a terminal accommodation chamber (31) formed in a connector housing (20) together with the terminal from a rear end of the connector housing, in order to seal a gap between the wire (27) and an inner wall (31a) of the terminal accommodation chamber (31). The waterproof plug is formed with: a clamp connection portion (33) formed at a front end portion of the waterproof plug and clamped with a front end of the wire by the terminal; and an airtight portion (47) of annular gill-shaped projections (49) formed at a rear end portion of the waterproof plug, for airtightly closing an opening (51) of the terminal accommodation chamber.

Abstract: A waterproof connector includes a rubber plug stakingly fixable to the leading end portion of a wire to be inserted into a terminal storage chamber formed in a connector housing by a metal terminal engageable with a lance provided in the terminal storage chamber and stakingly fixable to the wire by the metal terminal. The rubber plug has an end terminal plug for closing the rear opening edge of the terminal storage chamber, and an expansion and contraction port on capable of expansion and contraction in the axial direction of the rubber plug.

Abstract: A connector system is provided wherein each connector (12, 16, FIG. 2 ) has a grommet retainer (102, 120) that retains a grommet (100, 114) at the rear of the connector, and wherein when the connectors are mated they securely hold a first connector within a mounting wall. Each connector has a retainer lying rearward of a grommet and having a plurality of retainer holes (104) that pass wires that extend through the grommet, the retainer having walls which engage the grommet to retain it and assure proper orientation of the retainer so the holes of the retainer and grommet are aligned. A first connector (12) which can be inserted into a hole (30) of a mounting wall (14), has resilient tines (36, 38) that press against the hole surface and that have latch parts (56) at their front ends that form shoulders (60) that engage a face (34) of the wall.

Abstract: A waterproofed connector has an outlet for an electrical cable which is molded by a resin material under a structure which can prevent a mold resin material from entering into terminal metal fixtures. The waterproofed connector includes a connector housing (10) having a cavity (12), terminal metal fixtures (40) each connected to an end of each core wire (22) of an electrical cable (20) and inserted into a terminal opening (131) in the cavity (12), a plug body (50) inserted into the cavity (12) and having a pair of through holes (53) for permitting each core wire (22) to pass through and a mold resin layer (100) formed around a rear end of the connector housing (10).

Abstract: The invention generally relates to the protection of telecommunications and electrical devices, such as terminal blocks, with gelled oil compositions that employ aluminum complex soaps as gelling agents. The telecommunications devices are typically installed in an enclosure, filled with the gelled oil composition, to protect the device from moisture and corrosion. The gelled oils also include an oil component, a bleed inhibitor of polybutene, and optional amounts of antioxidant and pour point depressant.

Abstract: A waterproof connector capable of maintaining the sealing capability even if an electric wire accommodated therein is subjected to external force causing the wire to be bent. The waterproof connector includes a connector housing having an aperture extending therethrough, a terminal having a crimp-part for crimping an electric wire and a rubber plug having a through hole to provide a tight seal between the wire and the connector housing, The rubber plug has a cylindrical part to be crimped by the crimp-part of the terminal. Radially inwardly of the part and on an internal surface of the through hole, a projection is formed to seal between the external surface of the wire and the internal surface of the through hole.

Abstract: A watertight plug 1 comprises a main body 4 having circular ribs 2 on its outside surface and a wire-insertion section having a cylindrical section 12 into which a wire 90 is inserted and an additional circular rib 14 which extends in the same direction as the cylindrical section 12 in radial and backward directions from the area behind the circular ribs 2. The displacement of the cylindrical section 12 caused by the bending of the wire 90 when the plug is inserted in a cavity 102 of a housing 100 does not seriously affect the additional rib 14, thus making it possible to retain water tightness. Axially extending ribs 52, extending between the circular ribs, increase the rigidity of the circular ribs 2 and 14 without adversely increasing the force required to insert the plug into a cavity 102 in an electrical connector.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electrified wall panel system having a power distribution server locatable within a wall panel unit. The power distribution server has four receptacle module ports oriented in an H-shaped configuration in which a first receptacle port on a first side of the wall panel unit opens toward a first end of the wall panel unit, a second receptacle port on the first side of the wall panel unit opens toward a second end of the wall panel unit, a third receptacle port on a second side of the wall panel unit opens toward the first end of the wall panel unit, and fourth receptacle port on the second side of the wall panel unit opens toward the second end of the wall panel unit. First and second harnesses are each electrically connected at first ends thereof to the power distribution server, extend to opposite ends of the wall panel unit, and include connector ports on the second ends thereof for providing electrical interconnection of adjacent wall panel units.

Abstract: Beveled, chamfered portions are formed at one or both of front and rear ends of each of projected portions including a box-like electrical contact portion and wire-clamping portions, or all of edges of a terminal. A slanting wall, slanting in a direction of withdrawal of the waterproof rubber plug, is provided at a rear side of the projected portion. Annular protective portions are provided adjacent to front and rear ends of the conductor-clamping portion, respectively, the annular protective portions being larger in outer diameter than raised front and rear ends of the conductor-clamping portion after compressive clamping of the conductor-clamping portion. A generally semi-annular projection for preventing an inverted insertion of the terminal is provided at a bottom plate portion of the terminal, and an arch-like curved portion, extending in a direction of the width of the terminal, is formed at an apex portion of the projection.

Abstract: A rubber plug for a water-proof connector has an inner cylinder and an outer cylinder. The rubber plug into which an electrical wire inserted and which is inserted into a cylindrical structure of the water-proof connector sealingly closes the gap between the electrical wire and the cylindrical structure. The inner cylinder is provided at a portion which is positioned near the opening of the cylindrical structure of the water-proof connector, for sealingly closing a gap between the electrical cylinder and the inner cylinder. The outer cylinder has an annular groove, and is provided outside the inner cylinder at the portion in such a manner that the outer cylinder surrounds said inner cylinder through the annular groove for closing a gap between the inner cylindrical surface of the cylindrical structure and the outer cylinder.

Abstract: A waterproof connector includes :a connector housing (11) formed with a plurality of oval terminal insertion holes (12) arranged at close intervals in a minor axis direction of the oval terminal insertion holes; and a waterproof plug (30) for sealing a gap between the wire (4) inserted into the terminal insertion hole (12) and an inner wall of the terminal insertion hole, having an inner cylindrical portion (32) and an outer cylindrical portion (33). The inner cylindrical portion (32) air-tightly is fitted to an outer circumference of the wire (4). The outer cylindrical portion (33) brought into tight contact with the inner wall of the terminal insertion hole (12) when the waterproof plug is pressure inserted into the terminal insertion hole. The outer cylindrical portion (33) is formed Integral with the inner cylindrical portion (32) so as to provide a hollow cylindrical portion (35) between the inner and outer cylindrical portions.

Abstract: A cable splice protector for protecting one or more cable splices located in an inner recess defined by the combination of a first inner shell and a second inner shell, an outer recess for containing the two inner shells including a first outer shell and second outer shell, the cable splice being compressively sealed from the element where the spliced cables pass through apertured grommets associated with the first and second inner shells.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a pair of mating halves comprising a plug and a receptacle mounted on the respective ends of cables to be joined. The plug and receptacle each have a peripheral surface or shell and removable insulated inserts mounted therein through which electrical contacts extend. Spring fingers mounted on thee peripheral surfaces of the plug and receptacle retain the inserts and make electrical contact between the plug and receptacle. Bands hold the cables against the inserts to relieve the strain on the electrical contacts. Environmental seals are provided to prevent the ingress of contaminants into the connector. A releasable locking ring secures the plug and receptacle together.

Abstract: A wire seal formed of an elastic material is fitted to an electrical wire inserted into a housing of a waterproof electrical connector. Specifically, the wire seal is inserted into a cylindrical portion of the connector housing to provide seal. The wire seal includes a seal body having a through-hole through which the electrical wire is inserted, the seal body being fitted in the cylindrical portion of the connector housing, and a cover piece integral with the seal body and extending peripherally of the seal body. The cover piece is in contact with the entire peripheral edge defining an opening of the cylindrical portion of the housing through which the electrical wire is inserted.

Abstract: A connector of shielding wire composed of a shielding cover and a protective cover put on with respect to the connector housing to be connected with the shielding wire is engaged with the female, male opposite type connector. A rubber ring for sealing use is interposed between the opposite engaging faces of the mutually engaging connector housing, shielding cover or/and the protective cover, and a rubber plug or a sealing resin is interposed between the electric wire inserting portion of the connector housing, the shielding cover or/and the protective cover, and the shielding wire.

Abstract: The front section (2) of the waterproof plug (1) has an opening (10) of a small diameter, and its rear section (8) has an opening of a large diameter. When the waterproof plug (1) is placed over the wire with its conductor (94) exposed by stripping the insulation (92) from the end of the wire, the small diameter opening (10) and the large diameter opening (12) fit tightly over the conductor (94) and the insulation (92), respectively. A pin contact (40) is attached to the wire tip (96) by crimping, and the waterproof plug (1) is retained between the crimping section (46) of the pin contact (40) and the insulation (92) of the wire (90).

Abstract: A structure for connecting a shielded-cable end in which the braid of the shielded cable is simply and reliably connected to a metal sleeve. The metal sleeve includes a through-tube the diameter of which is greater than that of an external sheath disposed around the braid of the shielded cable and a through-hole which is smaller than the outer diameter of the braid and is equivalent to or greater than the outer diameter of an internal sheath within the braid. The braid is squeezed and accommodated within the through-tube of the metal sleeve and the through-tube is crimped and connected to the braid. An enlarged connecting portion serially extending from the through-tube is pressed against a conductive shield plate of a shield connector.

Abstract: In the connection between a terminal of an electric automobile and a covered wire, a rubber plug fitted on the wire and disposed between the terminal and the wire is properly positioned, thereby not only enhancing the efficiency of the assembling operation but also reducing damage to the rubber plug. The rubber plug has at its inner peripheral surface a retaining step against which an end surface of an insulative sheath of a covered wire abuts. A terminal has a wire connection portion defined by one end portion thereof, and an engagement hole is formed in this wire connection portion. An abutment shoulder against which a front end 10c of the rubber plug is adapted to abut is formed at the engagement hole. Conductors of the covered wire and the front end portion of the rubber plug are inserted into the engagement hole, and then are compressed from the outer side.

Abstract: A sealed electrical connector includes a housing having an interior cavity for sealingly receiving a mating connector. A latch arm engages the mating connector for holding the connectors in mated condition. A passageway communicates the interior cavity with the environment. A seal closes the passageway. The latch arm includes a release portion for biasing the seal and opening the passageway to release air entrapped in the cavity automatically as a function of mating the connectors.

Abstract: The electrical connector suitable for use in the automobile industry comprises an insulating body (12) pierced by passages for receiving contacts each provided with a connection wire (18), and comprising a rear feedthrough (36) made of elastomer material, pierced by at least two rows of individual passages for the wires, and held by a perforated plate that is removably fastenable to the body. Each passage through the feedthrough includes at least one sealing lip whose rest shape is such that it closes the corresponding individual passage in the absence of a wire when the feedthrough is held by the perforated plate.

Abstract: A waterproof connector for accommodating therein a terminal which is connected to a wire has a housing. The housing has a terminal accommodating chamber for accommodating therein the terminal connected to the wire, and a waterproof-plug mounting section in communication with the terminal accommodating chamber. The waterproof-plug mounting section is provided with an opening at one end thereof. A waterproof plug is inserted into the waterproof-plug mounting section through the opening. The waterproof plug has an inserting bore into which the terminal connected to the wire is inserted. The waterproof plug is compressed axially whereby the waterproof plug swells radially so as to be into close contact with the wire and the waterproof-plug mounting section. An urging element is provided for compressing the waterproof plug axially so as to be engaged with the housing.

Abstract: A system is provided for mounting shielded cables in a manner to provide good EMI (electromagnetic interference) shielding, which facilitates terminations and enables field replacements. The system includes a backshell housing having a conductive shell (16, FIG. 1) holding an insert, the housing also having a conductive cover (24) that mounts over the rear end of the shell and that has rows of holes (46) that each pass a prepared cable end (44). After the cables are inserted through the cover holes, a ferrule assembly is attached to the cable. The ferrule assembly (60) includes a ferrule (40) crimped to each cable, a conductive elastomeric seal (50) lying closely about each ferrule crimped portion, and a clip (56) with a rear end that abuts the seal. A grating (62) with parallel beams is inserted sideways between ferrule assemblies to organize them into rows and to abut the forward ends of the clips.

Abstract: Electrical plug connectors used in humid locations are provided with sealing elements (16, 26) at their cable ends and at their plug ends, which results in an enclosed volume of air in the interior space (27) of the plug connector. If there are fluctuations in temperature and/or pressure in the surrounding space (19), the interior space (27) is at relative overpressure or underpressure; the underpressure situation leads to seepage of water into the plug connector. In accordance with the invention, this is avoided by forming the sealing elements (16,26) of an air-transmissive yet water-repellant material, preferably polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), so that they can also serve as pressure equalizing elements. Plug connectors according to the invention are particularly well suited for use in spaces subjected to wide-ranging temperatures and/or to water infiltration resulting from high ambient humidity.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided with a transversely aligned terminal position assurance (TPA) component that is slidably insertable into a transverse keyway in the connector housing. The TPA component includes a plurality of flexing primary latches and a corresponding plurality of static secondary locks. The flexing primary latches are disposed to align with the terminal receiving cavities of the housing when the TPA component is in a pre-load position. The terminals can be inserted into the housing with the TPA component in this pre-load position such that the flexing primary latches at least temporarily retain the terminals in the housing. Upon complete insertion of all terminals the TPA component is indexed transversely into a final locked position such that the static secondary locks thereof positively engage each terminal to ensure complete insertion. A symmetrical front mating seal is configured to be held in the housing by suction to prevent separation during unmating.

Abstract: An electrical coupling assembly for conducting electricity between two areas of different pressures including a hollow housing extending between the areas of different pressures, an upper electrical cable connector slidably coupled within the upper end of the housing, an upper penetrator assembly located in the housing for sealing the upper end of the housing, three electrical conductors located in the housing for conducting electricity between the upper and lower ends of the housing, a lower penetrator assembly located in the housing for sealing the lower end of the housing, and a lower electrical cable connector slidably coupled within the lower end of the housing. The longitudinal axes of the upper connector, upper penetrator assembly, and upper connecting ends of the conductors are offset from the longitudinal axes of the lower connector, lower penetrator assembly, and the lower connecting ends of the conductors.

Abstract: An electrical connector (2) has terminal receiving cavities (48) in which are provided terminals (4). Each terminal (4) has a mating end (10, 12) and a conductor receiving end (26) for receipt of a conductor (6) therein. The terminals have insulating cover means (8) which are positioned over the conductor receiving ends (26). The insulating cover means are secured to the terminals by securing means (22) which are integrally attached to the terminals. The configuration of the insulating cover means is such to eliminate air voids provided in the terminal receiving cavities (48) of the connector (2), thereby protecting the terminals from the corrosion which can occur due to the moisture provided in the air voids condensing when the connector is exposed to temperature fluctuation.

Abstract: A miniature high voltage connector for a CRT including a rubber receptacle having a common conductor plate insert molded therein. A clam shell housing for the receptacle engages the conductors and prevents their withdrawal from the receptacle.

Abstract: A pair of small diameter lead assemblies as a complete electrically and environmentally sealed matable high voltage connection suitable for use under rugged environmental conditions, have a plug element and a receptacle conditions, have a plug element and a receptacle element physically matable therewith. The lead assemblies can each include annular retention clips therearound enabling insertion into and retention within passageways of matable housings of a multi-terminal hybrid connector assembly, to enable certain existing connectors to be converted into use as high voltage connector assemblies for rugged conditions without housing modification. The plug has a small diameter dielectric annular shell with a socket terminal in an internal passageway; and the receptacle has a small diameter dielectric annular shell having a pin terminal in its internal passageway which is matable with the socket terminal.

Abstract: An electrical connector modularly arrayed for ease in manual and automatic fabrication and assembly of wire bundle assemblies. Increased structural strength, elimination of snap ring, straight bore inside diameter, the addition of an insert alignment key, and elimination of electrical contact retention clips are features of the present modular electrical connector assembly.

Abstract: A press-connecting connector of the waterproof type, comprising: a press-connecting connector housing including a cover portion which surrounds wire press-connecting portions in such a manner that the wire press-connecting portions are open in the direction of the press-connection; and a wire holder which comprises a seal member for fitting in the cover portion in a watertight manner; wire passing holes formed through the seal portion; wire holder members disposed in opposed relation to the corresponding wire press-connecting portions when the wire holder is fitted in said cover portion and wire retainer members for retaining the electric wires, passing through the wire passing holes, on the wire holder member, respectively.

Abstract: A device for terminating a braided shield to a grounding connector, having a plate that pushes an elastomeric member into the braided shield, pressing the braided shield into the grounding connector, electrically grounding the shield to the connector. The plate and elastomer are attached to a shell, by either a plurality of pins or a retaining ring. The shell has an internal thread that mates with an external thread of the grounding connector, such that when the shell is screwed onto the connector, the plate pushes the elastomeric member into contact with the braided shield, creating an electrical contact between the shield and the grounding connector.

Abstract: An enclosed pump motor includes an aluminum housing made by an impact extrusion process. The housing is cylindrical having an integrally-formed closed end with integral fastener bosses for attaching a pump thereto and an integrally-formed thickened cylindrical portion defining a shaft bore for receiving the motor shaft. At the other end, the cylindrical housing is open for receiving the motor. A motor cover is attached to the motor receiving end of the housing by crimping or bending a part of the housing into indents formed in the housing. The motor cover includes a threaded bore adapted to receive a threaded grommet wherein three connector pins are imbedded. The connector pins are connected to electrical power carrying conductors and/or switch conductors leading to a fluid level sensor switch. The conductor-to-pin connections are imbedded within the grommet and are hermetically sealed.

Abstract: A sealed electrical connector assembly (2) used to interconnect wires (4) with a printed circuit board comprises a receptacle connector (6) matable with a pin header (8). The receptacle connector (6) includes a secondary lock (60) located on the mating face of an insulative housing (30). Integral latches (50) are received within a correspondingly shaped pocket (62) in the secondary lock. A conductor seal cap includes a plurality of projections which can be selectively removed. Remaining projection seal individual seal cavities. A stamped and formed pin is used in the pin header. An integral plug is used to seal the leak path on the interior of the stamped and formed cylindrical pins.

Abstract: A sealed electrical connector assembly comprising an insert molded header, a sealed connector plug matable in an exterior header cavity and an unsealed connector plug matable in an interior header cavity is disclosed. Each connector plug incorporates a secondary lock and terminal position assurance. An outer housing cover forming a portion of the mating envelope at the forward end of the connector plugs can be secured to the forward section of the insulative housing only when a resilient latch, forming a primary latch, is in a fully seated position. If the latch is in the deflected or not fully seated position, an abutting ledge on the housing cover will engage the deflected latch to prevent assembly of the housing cover to the insulative housing.

Abstract: The problem of preventing breakage of the terminating connections of electrical wires (32) is solved by a strain relief device (12) adapted for use with an electrical connector (10) for terminating a multi-wire electrical cable (18). The strain relief device includes a pair of shell members (34) adapted for assembly to a terminating end of the electrical connector and for embracing the electrical cable. A first groove (36) is formed about the outside of the shell members when in assembly. A locking ring (38) is positionable in the first groove to hold the shell members in assembly on the electrical connector. A second groove (40) is formed on the inside of the assembled shell members. A clam;ing ring (42) is positionable in the second groove for clamping about the electrical cable when the shell members are held in assembly by the locking ring.

Abstract: A snap-n-seal connector for coaxial cables includes a connector body, an annular compression sleeve and optionally, a sealing nut. The connector body includes an annular collar member which peripherally engages the jacket of a coaxial cable, a post member coaxially disposed within the annular collar member to engage the dielectric insulation and the braided shield of the coaxial cable, and a rotatable nut member disposed in combination with the collar and post members. The compression sleeve is configured for snap fitting engagement between the jacket of the coaxial cable and the annular collar member to provide a moisture proof circular seal therebetween and to force the braided shield into mechanical and electrical engagement with the contact spring member an/or the post member. The compression sleeve includes a sealing member to provide a 360 degree moisture proof seal between the compression sleeve and the collar member.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided for automotive fuel injectors or temperature sensors. The connector comprises an insulator housing having a plurality of locking members disposed therein for locking engagement with conductive terminals. The housing is constructed to prevent improper orientation of the terminals therein. The locking members are further constructed to prevent insertion of a second terminal until the first terminal has been properly and fully seated and locked within the insulator housing. A TPA (terminal position assurance) component can be engaged on the insulator housing prior to insertion of the terminals to define a subassembly for shipment to a final assembly location. Movement of the TPA component into a second position on the housing assures proper positioning and alignment of the terminals therein.