Patent attributes
A connector for an endoscope mounting a waterproof cap on a connection port for a connector having electrical connection member disposed therein in which an O ring providing waterproof characteristics by making close contact with an inner periphery of the connection port and a second seal member providing waterproof characteristics by making close contact with a front face of a rotating ring used for fixing a connector receiving part disposed on an outer periphery of the connection port are provided. The second seal member has a size which does not exceed the outer periphery of the rotating ring due to being formed in a bell shape having a flared section. A third seal member (O ring, V ring or oil seal) maintaining a watertight condition is provided between the rear end of the rotating ring and the rear member of the main body of the connector.
