Patent ID: 6309252
Filing Date: 2001-10-30
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A waterproof connector for holding at least one terminal connected to an electrical wire, the connector comprising:an outer housing having at least one rubber tap housing section formed therein, said at least one rubber tap housing section having an opening at one end and a first insertion hole at an opposite end;a rubber tap inserted in said at least one rubber tap housing section through said opening, said rubber tap having a through hole for insertion of an electrical wire into an electrical terminal, said through hole aligning with said first insertion hole, said rubber tap having a normal diameter greater than the diameter of said at least one rubber tap housing section, whereby said through hole is sealed by radial compression of said rubber tap;a spacer connected to said outer housing, said spacer holding said rubber tap within said at least one rubber tap housing section, said spacer having a second insertion hole in alignment with said through hole;an inner housing connected to said spacer, said inner housing having at least one housing chamber for holding the electrical terminal, said at least one housing chamber aligned with said at least one rubber tap housing section, respectively, said spacer being capable of retaining the electrical terminal within said at least one housing chamber.