Cable and apparatus interconnection close quarters environmental seal
US7453042B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 9, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G15/013
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A sealing assembly for a cable to apparatus electrical interconnection. The assembly having a unitary cylindrical gasket, the outer diameter of the cylindrical gasket provided with an insertion opening to an interconnection cavity; the insertion opening having a generally circle sector shape at a cable end and an apparatus end, the insertion opening extending between the cable end and the apparatus end along the outer diameter. A generally C-shaped outer shell is dimensioned to seat along the outer diameter, the outer shell having outward protruding edge lips aligned with the insertion opening along the outer diameter. The edge lips movable towards one another to a closed position wherein the insertion opening is closed around the electrical interconnection; and means for retaining, such as a locking bar that fits over the edge lips.
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