Patent ID: 8951056
Filing Date: 2015-02-10
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
1. A connector configured for being connected to a similar connector, wherein the connector comprises: a global cylindrical shape around a longitudinal axis, a connection zone, comprising at least one electrical contact, a housing extending at least partly around the connection zone, comprising at least two projecting members of generally cylindrical sector shape, and a cylindrical locking nut surrounding the housing and at least partly movable relative to the housing, wherein the housing and the locking nut are configured for respectively cooperating with a corresponding locking nut and housing of said similar connector, wherein said at least two projecting members comprise a threaded zone on an outside and wherein at least one of the projecting members comprises a stop configured for preventing the locking nut from surrounding at least part of the threaded zone of the at least two projecting members, wherein said stop is located in such a manner that, after connection of the connector to the similar connector, the stops of the projecting members of both connectors create a continuous stop line which contributes to watertightness of the connection.