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Combined electrical shield and environmental seal for electrical connector

US4529257A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 22, 1983
Grant dateJul 16, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2003

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/52
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A combined EMI/RFI shield and environmental sealing element for an electrical connector in which a helical coil spring is partially embedded in an elastomeric ring having an enlarged sealing portion on at least one side of the spring. The exposed surfaces of the coil spring engage facing peripheral surfaces on the shells of the mating connector halves of the electrical connector.

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