A connector for releasable connection of a first and a second apparatus

摘要: For releasable connection of a first apparatus (e.g. an electric cable) to second switch) for conductive communication therebetween, connector comprises plug (1), socket (2), over-center buckle (14-17) and "O"-ring (19), the latter being housed in said (2) arranged be compressed course of, engagement as effected by displacement buckle. The "O" ring upon compression tends resile sense displace towards its engaged state. This provides both requisite locking between socket, also seal against ingress moisture into socket. Interengaging contacts (7,11) are each carried on non-conductive carrier member (23,27), members having resilient tongues lips (24,25,28,29) retention respectively snap action over step (26,30) within body portions (9,12) respectively.