Waterproof electrical connector
US7549898B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49826
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical connector including a connector body having a plurality of conductor receiving areas; a plurality of set screws connected to the connector body for clamping conductors against the connector body in the conductor receiving areas; a seal casing on the connector body; and a valve on the connector body and in communication with at least one of the conductor receiving areas. The valve is configured to allow gas from inside the at least one conductor receiving area to vent out of the electrical connector.
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