Patent ID: 6022237
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A water-resistant electrical connector comprising:a male endpiece comprising cylindrical first and second portions, said first portion having a smaller diameter than said second portion and integrally connected thereto in an end-to-end formation, and said first portion incorporating plug contact elements and exterior surface articulating means for establishing and maintaining a water-resistant seal; anda female endpiece comprising a cylindrical member and a cylindrical sleeve, said cylindrical sleeve slidably engaging said cylindrical member, said cylindrical member incorporating socket means for receiving said plug contact elements of said male endpiece and a lip member circumferentially engaging one end thereof, and said cylindrical sleeve comprising interior surface articulating means for establishing and maintaining a water-resistant seal with said male endpiece,wherein said female endpiece defines a substantially cylindrical enclosure, said cylindrical enclosure having dimensions as to allow the insertion of a first cylindrical member therein and a surface defining a plurality of cavities in an annular formation, said cavities loosely retaining a plurality of balls, wherein said cylindrical sleeve has an annular groove, said annular groove accommodating said balls when aligned with said cavities, thus to enable disengagement between said male and said female endpieces.