Protective cover for header

U.S. Patent Number: 5387123

Abstract: A cable connector 10 for high voltage which includes a housing 11 and a protective rear cover 12. The protective rear cover 12 is inserted into the housing 11. The protective rear cover 12 has latching projections 23 formed thereon and the housing 11 has latch apertures 17 to receive the latching means. In a preferred embodiment, the latching projections 23 are formed on arms 21, 22 having flange portions that extend sidewardly and forwardly from the latching projections 23. The arms 21, 22 are received inside the housing 11 adjacent to the latch apertures 17 and cover any spaces of the housing wall latch apertures 17 not filled by the latching projections 23 to prevent arcing through the apertures 17. In another preferred embodiment, a sleeve-like member 34 is disposed over the cable receiving face 13 of the housing 11. The sleeve-like member 34 covers the latch apertures 17 and prevents arcing.

Inventors: Puerner; Dean A. (Maracopa, AZ)

Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation (Wilmington, DE)

Application Number: 08/254,452

Issued: 1995-02-07

Expired: 2007-02-07

Classes: 439/460 ; 439/186

Field of search: 439/460,492-499,181,186

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