Patent · US Expired

Electrical connector having a spring to facilitate mounting

US7175459B2 · kind B2 · utility

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20Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateDec 8, 2005
Grant dateFeb 13, 2007
Priority date
Expiry dateDec 8, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/625
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electrical connector is provided that protects the electrical connector and associated components from harsh mechanical, electrical and environmental requirements. A jack is received by a jack housing, and a plug is received by a plug housing. The jack is adapted to receive the plug. A first seal member is positioned between the plug housing and the jack housing to form a seal therebetween when the jack and the plug are connected. A coupling member is attached to the plug housing and is adapted to receive the jack housing. A spring member is positioned between the coupling member and the plug housing to compress the first seal member between the jack housing and the plug housing.

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