Patent ID: 6190207
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A waterproof socket adapter, comprising:an insert holder having a waterproof partition and a key arranged therein, the key having a vertical extension integrated with the waterproof partition, said insert holder having pinholes on a front side thereof, and cord profiled grooves with ribs in the grooves provided behind and between the pinholes; leaf conductors and fuses received within said insert holder;a cover having a key;a housing having an internal sliding slot for receiving the key on the cover and having an internal guide slot for receiving the waterproof partition, and having a front key-way for engaging the vertical extension of the key of the insert holder, a front side of said housing having a bottom gap, and a vertical wall within the bottom gap having cord profiled grooves, the cord profiled grooves having a plurality of ribs arranged therein;a power cable having two cords, the two cords being positively separated when the insert holder and the housing are assembled together, the cords having outer insulators clamped by the ribs both in the insert holder and in the housing; conductive tabs connected with the power cable,whereby when said insert holder is assembled to said housing, said power cable is firmly fixed by the ribs, thereby providing an airtight and waterproof configuration, and providing a secure and shock resistant connection.