Waterproof connector and electronic equipment

Abstract

A waterproof connector (1) includes: a first shell (2) having an approximately tubular form, formed of metal and disposed on a plug insertion side; a second shell (3) having an approximately tubular form, formed of metal and engaged with a rear portion of the first shell (2); an outer sealing member (4) provided on an outer circumference of the first shell (2) so as to abut on a front surface portion (31) of the second shell (3) positioned on an outer side of the first shell (2); a supporting portion (5) accommodated in a wall form in a rear portion of an engagement assembly of the first shell (2) and the second shell (3) in a state in which water does not enter toward a rear side from a space between the engagement assembly and the supporting portion; and contact terminals (6) supported by the supporting portion (5). At least one of the first shell (2) and the second shell (3) is seamless. In this way, it is possible to provide a waterproof connector having a low manufacturing cost and excellent manufacturing efficiency, capable of securing a waterproof performance, decreasing the length of the connector, improving the strength of the shell, and eliminating the need of a resin housing for preventing entrance of water.

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