Flat flexible cable assembly with integrally-formed sealing members
US7309256B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 11, 2006 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/5845
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flat flexible cable assembly includes a flat flexible cable having one or more substantially rectangular conductors encompassed within an insulating sheath. An overmold encapsulates and is secured to a portion of the flat flexible cable in an area in which the insulating sheath has been stripped. One or more sealing members are integrally-formed with the overmold and encapsulates and is secured to each stripped conductor to form a seal. The overmold and the sealing member(s) may be made of the same material by using a one-step process. Alternatively, the overmold and sealing member(s) may be made of different material by using a two-shot process. A method of manufacturing the flat flexible cable assembly is disclosed.
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