Apparatus and method for sealing an electrical connector
US7455541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 30, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 30, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R13/533
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector comprises a substantially cylindrical housing having an internal circumferential groove therein. A seal element is disposed within the housing, the seal element having an axial passage therethrough. A plurality of circumferential sealing lips are spaced apart along the axial passage and sized such that each of the plurality of circumferential sealing lips provides a compression seal along a cable element inserted through the axial passage. A follower abuts the seal element. A spring is disposed in the groove acting against the follower and forcing the follower against the seal to maintain a fluid seal on the cable element.
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