Apparatus for venting an electronic control module
US7570492B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2004 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2203/1394
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electronic control module comprising a vent assembly is provided. The electronic control module comprises a housing having a first aperture and a substrate disposed within the housing. The substrate has a second aperture positioned adjacent to the first aperture, and includes the hydrophobic vent assembly disposed over the second aperture and adheringly coupled to the substrate. The hydrophobic vent assembly may be adapted to prevent the ingress of moisture and permit the egress of certain gases.
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