Patent ID: 7744395
Filing Date: 2010-06-29
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A quick-disconnect waterproof connector for secure connection of electrical wires to one another in series, said connector comprising: two lengths of sheathed electrical wiring each comprising at least two insulated wires, each of said lengths of electrical wiring having an unsheathed end wherein said at least two insulated wires are separated from one another, and further wherein each said at least two insulated wires has an insulation-free tip; two connecting members each formed from over-molding placed over and around said unsheathed end of one of said lengths of electrical wiring, said over-molding comprising a strain-relief extension making contact with a portion of said sheathed electrical wiring where said at least two insulated wires are not separated from one another and configured to provide a waterproof seal therebetween, and each said connecting member having an engagement end located remotely from said strain-relief extension; at least one electrically-conductive pin and at least one electrically-conductive socket in side-to-side array with one another at said engagement end of said connecting member, said at least one electrically-conductive socket positioned within said over-molding and said at least one electrically-conductive pin positioned within said over-molding so that part thereof remains extending beyond said over-molding, each said at least one electrically-conductive pin and each said at least one electrically-conductive socket placed in electrical communication with a different one of said insulation-free tips of said at least two insulated wires positioned within said over-molding of each said connecting member, with the number and positioning of said at least one pin present in one said connecting member allowing for engagement therewith by one of said sockets in the other one of said connecting members in opposed relation thereto, and the number and positioning of said at least one socket present in the same one of said connecting members allowing for engagement therewith by one of said pins in the other one of said connecting members pin in opposed relation thereto; a portion of said over-molding on each said connecting member that is located immediately around each said at least one pin having a tapered boss; and a portion of said over-molding on each said connecting member located adjacent to said at least one socket being in the form of a straight-walled extension configured for snugly receiving one said tapered boss so as to provide a waterproof seal therebetween, wherein when said engagement ends of both said connecting members are joined together, said electrically-conductive pins and said electrically-conductive sockets in opposed relation are placed in watertight electrical communication with one another, thus providing secure and reliable electrical communication between said two lengths of sheathed electrical wiring.