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Waterproof electrical connector

  • US 5,511,987 A
  • Filed: 07/11/1994
  • Issued: 04/30/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 07/14/1993
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A waterproof electrical connector comprising:

  • a male connector housing;

    a female connector housing for connection with the male connector housing;

    a hood portion provided on one of the male connector housing and the female connector housing;

    a packing within the hood portion to provide a waterproof seal for the connector;

    a packing press ring pressing against and retaining the packing within the hood portion; and

    vent hole portions provided on a portion of the packing press ring that is abutted against the packing, wherein during connection of the male connector housing with the female connector housing, compressed air exits via the vent hole portions.

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