US4735581A
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Packing plug assembly in connector and waterproof connector using same
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1986-07-30
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Granted: 1988-04-05
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Expires: 2006-07-30
Abstract
Abstract A packing plug assembly to be used in a connector housing to provide a seal therewithin. The assembly is composed of a resilient plug body and one or more rigid members. The resilient plug body is formed with a through hole therein to receive an insulated wire therein whereas the remaining portion of the resilient plug body is penetrated by the reinforcing members. The leading end of the wire is attached with a terminal which is securely pressed into the connector by means of rigid reinforcing member penetrating the resilient plug body to assure latching engagement therein when the plug assembly is press fitted into the connector. Such press fitting may be done by use of a rear holder adapted to be pushed into the connector after the resilient plug body.
Inventors
- 👤 Takayoshi Endo
- 👤 Tamio Watanabe
- 👤 Satoshi Yamada
- 👤 Isao Kameyama
- 👤 Tetsuo Kato
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 11:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A packing plug assembly for use in a connector housing to provide a seal therewithin comprising: a resilient plug body having a first end and a second end, said resilient plug body having main hole means formed therein to open at said first and second ends to accept an insulated electric wire therethrough, and auxiliary hole means formed therein opening at said first and second ends; and rigid reinforcing means inserted into said auxiliary hole means and projecting from the first and second ends to provide a rigidity at said first and second ends of said resilient plug.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A packing plug assembly for use in a connector housing to provide a seal therewithin comprising: a resilient plug body having a first end and a second end, said resilient plug body having main hole means formed therein to open at said first and second ends to accept an insulated electric wire therethrough, and auxiliary hole means formed therein opening at said first and second ends; and rigid reinforcing means inserted into said auxiliary hole means and projecting from the first and second ends to provide a rigidity at said first and second ends of said resilient plug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A packing plug assembly according to claim 1, wherein said auxiliary hole means a pair of through holes, said rigid reinforcing means including a pair of elongated members received in said through holes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
144 words
A waterproof connector comprising: a connector housing adapted to receive mating terminals therein for connection with each other and having latch means for retaining said terminals therein; a resilient plug body having a first end and a second end, said resilient plug body having main hole means formed therein to open at said first and second ends to accept an insulated electric wire therethrough, and auxiliary hole means formed therein and opening at said first and second ends, said electric wire being crimped by said terminals at a leading end of said electric wire; rigid reinforcing means inserted into said auxiliary hole means and projecting from the first and second ends to provide a rigidity at said first and second ends of said resilient plug; and means for said rigid reinforcing means to press in turn said terminals into engagement with said latch means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
144 words
A waterproof connector comprising: a connector housing adapted to receive mating terminals therein for connection with each other and having latch means for retaining said terminals therein; a resilient plug body having a first end and a second end, said resilient plug body having main hole means formed therein to open at said first and second ends to accept an insulated electric wire therethrough, and auxiliary hole means formed therein and opening at said first and second ends, said electric wire being crimped by said terminals at a leading end of said electric wire; rigid reinforcing means inserted into said auxiliary hole means and projecting from the first and second ends to provide a rigidity at said first and second ends of said resilient plug; and means for said rigid reinforcing means to press in turn said terminals into engagement with said latch means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
33 words
A waterproof connector according to claim 3, wherein said auxiliary hole means having a pair of through holes, said rigid reinforcing means including a pair of elongated members received in said through holes.
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