Liquid detection and corrosion mitigation
US11658443B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 23, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2041 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R2107/00
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods, structures, and apparatus that are able to detect the presence of liquid, moisture, or other contaminants in or on a connector. Examples provide a connector having a dedicated liquid-detect contact that does not have a corresponding contact in a corresponding connector. Examples provide liquid-detect circuitry that can use the liquid-detect contact to determine the presence of a liquid on or in the connector and can perform self-diagnostic tests such as continuity checks and calibration.
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