Sealing device for panel mounted electrical connector

Claim 1

A sealing device for closing an opening in a panel which accommodates an electrical connector, comprising a body positionable about the connector, a sealing flange on the body for sealing engagement with the panel about the opening, and complementary interengaging means between the body and the connector for holding the sealing device in position with the sealing flange in sealing engagement with the panel wherein said complimentary interengaging means includes, a flange means formed on the inside of the body for snapping behind surface means located on the outside of the connector providing a snap-fit of the body on the connector, a connector latch means for engaging the panel at the opening therein said body being of a size sufficient to accommodate the latch means therein, the latch means including at least two latching arms each rotatably mounted on a respective hinge and each including a camming surface for engaging the panel and rotating the arms towards the connector, and wherein said panel is captured between the arms and the camming surfaces, and wherein said body, sealing flange and flange means comprise and integrally molded flexible member and wherein said body has generally straight side wall on two sides thereof and stepped side walls on the other two sides to accommodate said latching means.