Patent ID: 6142827
Filing Date: 2000-11-07
Classification: H01R,Y10S

Abstract:
A connector casing forming an interior space with a cable extending into the interior space, and having a baffle to prevent fluid plastic from entering the connector casing during molding of an insulating cover, the connector casing comprising:a) a base having opposite, upstanding base side walls, and a cable holder extending from one end of the base,b) a top attached to the base to form the interior space therebetween, the top having opposite, depending top side walls and a baffle depending from one end of the top in contact with ends of the opposite, depending top side walls, the baffle having an arcuate edge bounding an opening, the arcuate edge being in contact with the cable so as to prevent fluid plastics from entering the interior space during formation of an insulating cover around the connector, the depending top side walls overlapping the upstanding base side walls; and,c) fastening elements formed on the upstanding base side walls and the depending top side w alls to hold the top and base attached together.