CPC H01R 13/5219 (2013.01) [H01R 12/79 (2013.01); H01R 12/88 (2013.01); H01R 13/6272 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
1. An electrical connector comprising:
a housing having a slot configured to receive a mating component;
a plurality of contacts held in the housing and configured to be in electrical contact with the mating component when the mating component is in a mated position in the slot;
a resilient member having at least a portion supported by the housing; and
an actuator pivotably coupled to the housing and configured to have:
an opened position in which the mating component may be inserted in the slot, and
a closed position in which a biasing force is applied on the resilient member such that, when the mating component is in the mated position in the slot, the resilient member provides a moisture-resistant seal around a surface of the mating component.
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