Title: Electrical connector having means for sealing against moisture

Abstract: An electrical connector (20) having disposed around a rearward end portion (25) thereof a plurality of springs (36) in their respective spring cavities (39) and including an operating sleeve (40) circumposed therearound for movement rearwardly to a releasing position, a sealing adaptor (50) mounted to the connector and having a radial collar (56) positioned rearwardly of the cavities and a moisture seal (60) carried by the sleeve and having an inner portion (80) contacting the collar thereby moisture sealing a region around the springs and preventing ice formation in the cavities. The seal is generally V-shaped, with an outer portion (62) being carried in an annular recess (48) of sleeve (40).

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Inventors: Ratchford, Lloyd G. (Oneonta, NY)
Werth, Dee A. (Afton, NY)

Application Number: 06/334869
Filing Date: 1981-12-28
Publication_date: 1983-12-20
Assignee: BENDIX CORP (US)

Primary Class(es): 439/271 439/152, 439/157, 439/277, 439/272
Other Classes: H01R13/52; H01R13/622; H01R13/62; H01R13/52
US Patent Ref:

1790292	January, 1931	Van Dorn	339/94M
2785385	March, 1957	Figueira	339/94C
3458850	July, 1969	Calisher	339/45M
3644938	February, 1972	Slate	339/94R
3786396	January, 1974	Kemmer et al.	339/94R
3976352	August, 1976	Spinner	339/94R
4176899	December, 1979	Betts	339/45M
4279458	July, 1981	Knapp	339/45M

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Primary Examiner: Mcglynn, Joseph H.
Assistant Examiner: Pirlot, David L.
Attorney: Lacina, Charles D.

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