Industrial telecommunications connector
US6475009B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/746
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A telecommunications connector is provided including a plug assembly having a plug housing, a first mating means, and a first seal member, the plug housing including a plug retaining means for receiving and selectively retaining a plug having a cable attached thereto, and the plug housing further including a latch defeat. The telecommunications connector also includes a jack assembly having a jack housing, a second mating means, and a second seal member wherein the jack housing includes a jack retaining means for receiving and selectively retaining a jack. The first mating means and the second mating means are engageable such that, when engaged, the jack receives the plug, the first sealing member forms a first seal between the plug assembly and the jack assembly, and the second seal forms a second seal between the jack assembly and a connector housing.
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