Receptacle connector

摘要

A receptacle connector includes an insulative body, conductive terminals mounted therein, and a seal covering a central portion of the body. The receptacle connector mates with at least one mating electrical connector. The seal prevents the intrusion of dust into the joint between the receptacle connector and the mating electrical connector(s). The seal and the body have locking features provided thereon to secure the seal to the housing.

主权项

1. A receptacle connector, comprising:
a body having a first and second end, an inner surface and an outer surface, a terminal receiving passageway extending substantially between the first and second end, and a seal retention aperture having a predetermined dimension provided therethrough, the seal retention aperture being spaced from the first and second ends and offset from the terminal receiving passageway; a conductive terminal mounted in the terminal receiving passageway; and an elastomeric seal positioned between the first and second end and extending around the outer surface, the seal having an outer ring defining a passageway into which the body is seated, and a locking extension extending from the outer ring into the passageway, the locking extension comprising a base extending from the outer ring and a flange provided at an end of the base, the flange being larger in dimension than the base and the flange being larger in dimension than the seal retention aperture such that the flange is positioned within the housing and engages the inner surface of the housing, the base is seated within the seal retention aperture and the outer ring is positioned outside of the housing and engages the outer surface of the housing, the seal being removable from the body.