ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH TERMINAL RETAINING SEAL

• US 20150099384A1
• Filed: 10/08/2013
• Published: 04/09/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 10/08/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Aptiv Technologies Limited (Aptiv PLC)
• Original Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc. (BorgWarner Incorporated)
• Inventors: MORELLO, JOHN R., RAINEY, JAMES M.
• Granted Patent: US 9,153,899 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 439/271
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/426 Securing by a separate resilient retaining piece supported by base or case, e.g. collar or metal contact-retention clip
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/432 by stamped-out resilient tongue snapping behind shoulder in base or case
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/521 Sealing between contact members and housing, e.g. sealing insert

Abstract

An electrical connector assembly is provided. The assembly includes a terminal, a housing, and a seal. The seal is configured to create a moisture barrier between the housing and a mating connector. The seal defines a retainer portion that cooperates with the housing to retain the terminal to the housing.

Claims

1. An electrical connector assembly configured to engage with a mating connector, said assembly comprising:

a terminal configured to make an electrical contact with a mating contact of the mating connector;

a housing configured to hold the terminal; and

a seal configured to create a moisture barrier between the housing and the mating connector when the assembly engages the mating connector, wherein the seal defines a retainer portion that cooperates with the housing to retain the terminal to the housing.

2. The electrical connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the terminal defines a tang portion that cooperates with the housing to retain the terminal to the housing.

3. The electrical connector assembly of claim 1, wherein the housing defines a shroud portion that protects the seal when the assembly is not engaged with the mating connector.