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Apparatus and method for sealing an electrical connector

US7473129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2006
Grant dateJan 6, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 30, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/533
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector comprises a housing having a seal element located within the housing. The seal element has 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 seal for an electrical connector comprises an elastomer 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.

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