Patent ID: 9614361
Date: 2017-04-04
CPC Classifications: H01R,H02G

Claim:
1. A waterproof seal for electrical assemblies comprising: an electrical cable having at least one conductive wire covered with insulation and a terminal end stripped of insulation; a metal post having a contact section and a juncture section securely connected to said terminal end; solder (i) filling the spaces between the terminal end and the juncture section and (ii) covering the juncture section; a connector body surrounding said metal post; an epoxy material disposed between said connector body and said solder-covered juncture section to fill the space therebetween; a bonding agent covering the connector body and cable insulation; and an outer plastic jacket overmolded to said connector body, said bonding agent and said cable insulation, wherein said outer thermoplastic jacket prevents moisture from penetrating into said connector body, and wherein said solder and epoxy material occupy spaces within said connector body to prevent water from wicking along the wire.