GB2088148A - Electric Connector - Google Patents
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- GB2088148A GB2088148A GB8131965A GB8131965A GB2088148A GB 2088148 A GB2088148 A GB 2088148A GB 8131965 A GB8131965 A GB 8131965A GB 8131965 A GB8131965 A GB 8131965A GB 2088148 A GB2088148 A GB 2088148A
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
- H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
- H01R13/6277—Snap or like fastening comprising annular latching means, e.g. ring snapping in an annular groove
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
- H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
- H01R13/50—Bases; Cases formed as an integral body
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- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
- H01R13/52—Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
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Abstract
An electric connector (1) comprises two separately formed parts (2, 3) each having a body (4, 5) of substantially rigid electrically insulating material. The body (4) of one part (2) has a circumferentially extending step (14) and the body (5) of the other part (3) has a complementary continuous or discontinuous circumferentially extending rib (11), one body (4) having a circumferentially extending groove (9) within which is housed a separately formed sealing ring (10) of elastomeric material. The arrangement is such that when a plug and socket connection between the two parts (2, 3) is effected the rib (11) makes a snap fit behind the step (14) to lock the two parts together and the sealing ring (10) effects a substantially water-tight seal between the two parts. <IMAGE>
Description
SPECIFICATION
Electric Connector
This invention relates-to an electric connector and is particularly concerned with an electric connector of the kind comprising two separately formed parts which can be detachably mated together.
According to the present invention, an improved electric connector comprises two separately formed parts, each comprising a body of substantially rigid electrically insulating material which houses one or more than one electric contact, the bodies of said two parts being adapted to make a plug and socket connection with one another to effect an electrical connection between aligned contacts of said two parts, wherein the body of one of said two parts has a circumferentially extending step and the body of the other of said two parts has a complementary continuous or discontinuous circumferentially extending rib, and wherein the body of one of said two parts has a circumferentially extending groove within which is housed a separately formed sealing ring of elastomeric material, the arrangement being such that when the plug and socket connection between said two parts is effected, the rib makes a snap fit behind said step to lock the two parts together and the sealing ring effects a substantially water-tight seal between the two parts.
Preferably, the circumferentially extending step is in the outer surface of the body of one of said two parts constituting the plug, and the continuous or discontinuous circumferentially extending rib is on the inner surface of the body constituting the socket.
The circumferentially extending step and the circumferential groove are preferably in the same body. Preferably, also in this case, the step is a boundary wall of the groove.
The bodies are preferably of circular crosssection and the sealing ring is preferably an O-ring seal. In this case, preferably the body of one of the two parts includes at least one longitudinally extending rib which slides into a longitudinally extendinggroove in the body of the other part when the two parts are mated, to ensure correct alignment of the contacts.
The invention is further described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is an exploded view of the preferred electric connector;
Figure 2 is a cross-sectional view of the connector in Figure 1 with the contact omitted; and
Figures 3, 4 and 5 are partial cross-sectional views of alternative arrangements to that shown in Figures 1 and 2.
Referring to Figures 1 and 2 of the drawings, the electric connector 1 comprises two parts 2, 3, each part comprising a body 4, 5 of rigid electrically insulating material housing electric contacts 6. The plug and socket connection between the two parts 2, 3 is effected by sliding a plug portion 7 of one part 2 inside a socket portion 8 of the other part 3.
Portion 7 has a circumferentially extending groove 9 in its outer surface within is housed an
O-ring seal 10. Portion 8 has a discontinuous circumferentially extending rib 11 on its inner surface. When the two parts 2, 3 are fitted one within the other, the rib 11 effects a snap fit behind a boundary wall 14 of the groove 9 and at the same time O-ring 10 forms a water-tight seal between the two parts 2, 3.
A longitudinally extending rib 12 in portion 8 slides into a longitudinally extending groove 13 in portion 7 when the two parts 2, 3 are fitted together to ensure correct alignment of the two parts 2, 3.
Figures 3, 4 and 5 show alternative arrangements for positioning the step, the rib, and the O-ring seal for connectors in accordance with the invention.
Claims
1. An electric connector comprising two separately formed parts, each comprising a body of substantially rigid electrically insulating material which houses more than one electric contact, the bodies of said two parts being adapted to make a plug and socket connection with one another to effect electrical connection between aligned contacts of said two parts, wherein the body of one of said two parts has a circumferentially extending step and the body of the other of said two parts has a complementary continuous or discontinuous circumferentially extending rib, and wherein the body of one of said two parts has a circumferentially extending groove within which is housed a separately formed sealing ring of elastomeric material, the arrangement being such that when the plug and socket connection between said two parts is effected, the rib makes a snap fit behind said step to lock the two parts together and the sealing ring effects a substantially water-tight seal between two parts.
2. An electric connector as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the circumferentially extending step is in the outer surface of the body of one of said two parts constituting the plug, and the continuous or discontinuous circumferentially extending rib is in the inner surface of the body constituting the socket.
3. An electric connector as claimed in Claim 1 or 2, wherein the circumferentially extending step and the circumferential groove are in the same body.
4. An electric connector is claimed in Claim 3, wherein the step is a boundary wall of the groove.
5. An electric connector as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bodies are of circular cross-section and the sealing ring is an Oring seal.
6. An electric connector as claimed in Claim 5, wherein the body of one of the two parts includes
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Claims (10)
1. An electric connector comprising two separately formed parts, each comprising a body of substantially rigid electrically insulating material which houses more than one electric contact, the bodies of said two parts being adapted to make a plug and socket connection with one another to effect electrical connection between aligned contacts of said two parts, wherein the body of one of said two parts has a circumferentially extending step and the body of the other of said two parts has a complementary continuous or discontinuous circumferentially extending rib, and wherein the body of one of said two parts has a circumferentially extending groove within which is housed a separately formed sealing ring of elastomeric material, the arrangement being such that when the plug and socket connection between said two parts is effected, the rib makes a snap fit behind said step to lock the two parts together and the sealing ring effects a substantially water-tight seal between two parts.
2. An electric connector as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the circumferentially extending step is in the outer surface of the body of one of said two parts constituting the plug, and the continuous or discontinuous circumferentially extending rib is in the inner surface of the body constituting the socket.
3. An electric connector as claimed in Claim 1 or 2, wherein the circumferentially extending step and the circumferential groove are in the same body.
4. An electric connector is claimed in Claim 3, wherein the step is a boundary wall of the groove.
5. An electric connector as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, wherein the bodies are of circular cross-section and the sealing ring is an Oring seal.
6. An electric connector as claimed in Claim 5, wherein the body of one of the two parts includes at least one longitudinally extending rib which slides into a longitudinally extending groove in the body of the other part when the two parts are mated to ensure correct alignment of the contacts.
7. An electric connector as hereinbefore described, with reference to, and as shown in,
Figures 1 and 2 of the accompanying drawings.
8. An electric connector as hereinbefore described, with reference to, and as shown in,
Figure 3 of the accompanying drawings.
9. An electric connector as hereinbefore described, with reference to, and as shown in,
Figure 4 of the accompanying drawings.
10. An electric connector as hereinbefore described, with reference to, and as shown in,
Figure 5 of the accompanying drawings.
Priority Applications (1)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB8131965A GB2088148B (en) | 1980-10-24 | 1981-10-23 | Electric connector |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
| Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB8034335 | 1980-10-24 | ||
| GB8131965A GB2088148B (en) | 1980-10-24 | 1981-10-23 | Electric connector |
Publications (2)
| Publication Number | Publication Date |
|---|---|
| GB2088148A true GB2088148A (en) | 1982-06-03 |
| GB2088148B GB2088148B (en) | 1985-01-23 |
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Family Applications (1)
| Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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| GB8131965A Expired GB2088148B (en) | 1980-10-24 | 1981-10-23 | Electric connector |
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| GB (1) | GB2088148B (en) |
Cited By (7)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2660489A1 (en) * | 1990-03-30 | 1991-10-04 | Caillot Raymond | CONNECTOR FOR COAXIAL CABLE. |
| EP0634820A2 (en) * | 1993-07-12 | 1995-01-18 | Cesare Gallone | Connecting device for electric components |
| WO1996010132A1 (en) * | 1994-09-26 | 1996-04-04 | James Hayden Bradley | Re-usable breakaway safety joint |
| EP0849562A2 (en) * | 1996-12-19 | 1998-06-24 | Sasol Mining Initiators (Proprietary) Limited | Connectors for wired networks for detonators |
| GB2359732A (en) * | 2000-03-01 | 2001-09-05 | Silent Gliss Int Ag | Safety curtain rail that pulls from mounting |
| WO2015095937A1 (en) * | 2013-12-27 | 2015-07-02 | Robert Bosch Limitada | Electrical connector for motor vehicle fuel pump |
| DE102014213590A1 (en) * | 2014-07-11 | 2016-01-14 | Continental Teves Ag & Co. Ohg | Custom adapter for standard sensor |
Families Citing this family (1)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN102136656B (en) * | 2011-01-19 | 2013-06-12 | 苏州工业园区丰年科技有限公司 | Connector female and male self-locking device |
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Cited By (15)
| Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR2660489A1 (en) * | 1990-03-30 | 1991-10-04 | Caillot Raymond | CONNECTOR FOR COAXIAL CABLE. |
| EP0450988A1 (en) * | 1990-03-30 | 1991-10-09 | Mecaniplast | Connector for coaxial cable |
| EP0634820A2 (en) * | 1993-07-12 | 1995-01-18 | Cesare Gallone | Connecting device for electric components |
| EP0634820A3 (en) * | 1993-07-12 | 1996-02-28 | Cesare Gallone | Connecting device for electric components. |
| US5957612A (en) * | 1994-09-26 | 1999-09-28 | Bradley; James Hayden | Re-usable breakaway safety joint |
| GB2308406A (en) * | 1994-09-26 | 1997-06-25 | James Hayden Bradley | Re-usable breakaway safety joint |
| GB2308406B (en) * | 1994-09-26 | 1998-06-24 | James Hayden Bradley | Re-usable breakaway safety joint |
| WO1996010132A1 (en) * | 1994-09-26 | 1996-04-04 | James Hayden Bradley | Re-usable breakaway safety joint |
| EP0849562A2 (en) * | 1996-12-19 | 1998-06-24 | Sasol Mining Initiators (Proprietary) Limited | Connectors for wired networks for detonators |
| EP0849562A3 (en) * | 1996-12-19 | 1998-12-30 | Sasol Mining Initiators (Proprietary) Limited | Connectors for wired networks for detonators |
| US6082264A (en) * | 1996-12-19 | 2000-07-04 | Sasol Mining Initiators (Proprietary) Limited | Connectors for wired networks for detonators |
| GB2359732A (en) * | 2000-03-01 | 2001-09-05 | Silent Gliss Int Ag | Safety curtain rail that pulls from mounting |
| GB2359732B (en) * | 2000-03-01 | 2003-12-24 | Silent Gliss Int Ag | Safety hanging device for a curtain unit |
| WO2015095937A1 (en) * | 2013-12-27 | 2015-07-02 | Robert Bosch Limitada | Electrical connector for motor vehicle fuel pump |
| DE102014213590A1 (en) * | 2014-07-11 | 2016-01-14 | Continental Teves Ag & Co. Ohg | Custom adapter for standard sensor |
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| GB2088148B (en) | 1985-01-23 |
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Legal Events
| Date | Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 732 | Registration of transactions, instruments or events in the register (sect. 32/1977) | ||
| 732 | Registration of transactions, instruments or events in the register (sect. 32/1977) | ||
| PCNP | Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |