Patent ID: 7632124
Filing Date: 2009-12-15
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. An electrical connector assembly for connecting a cable having a plurality of insulated conductors to a submersible assembly comprising a motor head, the connector assembly comprising: first and second connector parts for mating connection with one another, the first connector part being adapted to be connected to the cable and the second connector part being adapted to be connected to the submersible assembly; the first connector part incorporating a body having a respective recess for each of the insulated conductors, a respective annular spigot for sealing engagement within each of the recesses and having a passage for receiving an associated one of the insulated conductors so that the conductor extends through the recess surrounded by the spigot, a respective conductive terminating pin provided at one end of each of the insulated conductors and projecting forwardly of the body, and inner sealing means within the passage of each of the spigots for sealing the spigot relative to the insulated conductor extending therethrough or the terminating pin thereon, outer sealing means on each of the spigots; and the second connector part incorporating a respective recess for receiving each of the terminating pins of the first connector part such that the outer sealing means is caused to seal against a surface of the motor head when the first and second connector parts are placed in mating connection with one another.