Patent ID: 6283785
Filing Date: 2001-09-04
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A connector and seal assembly comprising:a connector having a top section and a bottom section, said top section being angularly hingedly movable between an open position and a closed position, said top section having therein at least one wire insertion hole for guidedly receiving a wire, said wire insertion hole having an entrance aperture for entry of said wire, said open position facilitating entry of said wire in said wire insertion hole;said bottom section comprising a housing, said housing including a terminal strip for mechanical and electrical mating with said wire when said top section is in said closed position;the top section further having a test aperture and test channel formed therein, and an engagement surface proximate the test aperture;said test aperture and said test channel providing a fluid communication path to said terminal strip that is distinct from said entrance aperture and said wire insertion hole; anda seal comprising a body dimensioned for shape mating engagement with the engagement surface and comprising a latch, the latch comprising a first deflection beam formed on one side of said body and a second deflection beam formed on an opposite side of said body, said first and said second deflection beams each being so dimensioned as to releasably facilitate said shape mating engagement with said engagement surface.