FEMALE CONNECTOR WITH WIPER DEVICE

摘要

A female connector (2), for cooperative engagement with a male connector (3), is equipped with a flexible wiper device (20) of annular shape. The wiper device receives the male connector through its central opening, which is slightly smaller than the cross section of the male connector. When passing the male connector through the opening, contaminants present on the male connector is wiped away before the male connector enters into electrical contact with the female connector.