Molded plug for a compressor

A plug assembly for a compressor, comprising:

• an inner core having an outer surface;
• an outer body surrounding said inner core and having an end cap, a connector body extending from said end cap and including an inner surface opposing and in contact with said outer surface of said inner core, and an annular flange extending from said inner surface and defining a first surface formed substantially parallel to and opposing said end cap, a second surface formed substantially parallel to said end cap and disposed on an opposite side of said annular flange than said first surface, and a third surface extending substantially parallel to said inner surface and between said first surface and said second surface, said inner core opposing said third surface and terminating at said second surface;
• at least one electrical receptacle housed by said inner core;
• and
• an annular sealing member encircling said outer body.

A compressor comprising:

• a shell;
• a compression mechanism disposed within said shell;
• a motor for actuating said compression mechanism;
• a terminal body secured to the shell;
• at least one conductor pin extending through said terminal body;
• a fence disposed around said terminal body and secured to said shell;
• a plug including at least one electrical receptacle for electrical communication with said conductor pin at least partially disposed within said fence, and having an inner core surrounded by an outer body, said outer body having an end cap, a connector body extending from said end cap and including an inner surface opposing an outer surface of said inner core, and an annular flange extending from said inner surface and defining a first surface formed substantially parallel to and opposing said end cap, a second surface formed substantially parallel to said end cap and disposed on an opposite side of said annular flange than said first surface, and a third surface extending substantially parallel to said inner surface and between said first surface and said second surface, said inner core having a first surface in contact with said end cap and a second surface disposed on an opposite end of said inner core than said first surface of said inner core, said second surface of said inner core being substantially flush with said second surface of said annular flange;
• and
• an annular sealing member supported by said outer body for sealingly engaging said fence disposed at an end of said plug assembly that is at least partially disposed within said fence.