Conductive contact having a peripheral seal
US11211751B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 12, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 28, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 12, 2040 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/41
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical contact and a connector assembly for housing the contact. The electrical contact has a first mating section, a transition section, a securing section. The first mating section extends in a plane which is substantially parallel to a plane of the securing section. The transition section extends in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the first mounting section. The first mating section has a mating contact engaging portion and a seal receiving portion. A seal retention projection extends from the seal receiving portion. A peripheral seal is provided on the seal receiving portion of the first mating section of the electrical contact. The housing includes a contact receiving area and a connector mating area. A wall is provided between the contact receiving area and the connector mating area. The wall has a contact receiving opening which extends through the wall.
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