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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 24, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2007
Keiko Azuma, Shizuoka, JP;
Kazuki Zaitsu, Shizuoka, JP;
Keiko Azuma, Shizuoka, JP;
Kazuki Zaitsu, Shizuoka, JP;
Yazaki Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
The object of the invention is to provide a connector assembly having enough waterproof performance, without needing high insertion force during the assembly process. In accordance with the present invention, there is provided a connector assemblycomprising a plug assemblya header assemblyconfigured to be mated with the plug assemblywhile forming an opening between the plug assemblyand the inside of the header assemblyholder assembliesandconfigured to apply pressure on the plug assembly in the direction of insertion of the plug assemblyinto the header assemblyand a sealing memberconfigured to be pushed out toward the opening in response to the pressure applied by the holder assembliesandafter insertion of the plug assemblyinto the header assemblyin order to plug and seal the opening.