Apparatus for forming waterproof connection
First Claim
1. An apparatus for forming a waterproof connection, the apparatus comprising:
- a first connector housing for receiving wires, the first connector housing defining through-holes;
a second connector housing for connecting with the first connector housing;
a packing unit insertable in the first connector housing for providing a waterproof seal between an engaging surface of the first connector housing and an engaging surface of the second connector housing;
projection parts included respectively on opposite side portions of one end of the packing unit, wherein each of the projection parts includes an outwardly extending retaining portion for engaging the first connector housing, and wherein each of the retaining portions project through respective through-holes;
a rear holder attachable to a rear end of the first connector housing for retaining the packing unit;
lock portions disposed respectively on opposite side portions of one end of the rear holder; and
lock pawls, for respectively retaining the lock portions, disposed adjacent to outlets of the through-holes defined by the first connector housing, respectively.
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Abstract
An apparatus for affixing a packing unit for a waterproof connector includes a first connector housing for receiving wires and having through-holes, and a second connector housing for connecting with the first connector housing. A packing unit is inserted in the first connector housing for providing a waterproof seal at an engaging surface between the first connector housing and the second connector housing. Projection parts are disposed respectively on opposite side portions of one end of the packing unit, each of the projection parts having an outwardly extending retaining portion for engaging the first connector housing. A rear holder is attached to a rear end of the first connector housing for retaining the packing unit, and lock portions are disposed respectively on opposite side portions of one end of the rear holder. Lock pawls, for respectively retaining the lock portions, are disposed adjacent to outlets of the through-holes formed in the first connector housing, respectively.
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16 Claims
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1. An apparatus for forming a waterproof connection, the apparatus comprising:
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a first connector housing for receiving wires, the first connector housing defining through-holes; a second connector housing for connecting with the first connector housing; a packing unit insertable in the first connector housing for providing a waterproof seal between an engaging surface of the first connector housing and an engaging surface of the second connector housing; projection parts included respectively on opposite side portions of one end of the packing unit, wherein each of the projection parts includes an outwardly extending retaining portion for engaging the first connector housing, and wherein each of the retaining portions project through respective through-holes; a rear holder attachable to a rear end of the first connector housing for retaining the packing unit; lock portions disposed respectively on opposite side portions of one end of the rear holder; and lock pawls, for respectively retaining the lock portions, disposed adjacent to outlets of the through-holes defined by the first connector housing, respectively. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16)
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15. An apparatus for forming a waterproof connection, the apparatus comprising:
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a first connector housing for receiving wires, the first connector housing defining through-holes; a second connector housing for connecting with the first connector housing; a packing unit inserted in the first connector housing for providing a waterproof seal between an engaging surface of the first connector housing and an engaging surface of the second connector housing; projection parts included respectively on opposite side portions of one end of the packing unit, wherein each of the projection parts includes an outwardly extending retaining portion for engaging the first connector housing, and wherein each of the retaining portions project through respective through-holes; a rear holder attachable to a rear end of the first connector housing for retaining the packing unit; lock portions disposed respectively on opposite side portions of one end of the rear holder; and lock pawls for respectively retaining the lock portions and disposed adjacent to outlets of the through-holes defined by the first connector housing, respectively.
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