Combined electrical shield and environmental seal for electrical connector
US4529257A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 22, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jul 16, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 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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