Compliant cap
US7618269B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 28, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G3/088
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A compliant cap for inserting into an aperture of an electrical connector. The cap includes two halves connected by a living hinge. The two radial members in the two halves each extend perpendicular to the living hinge with the second radial member being longer than the first. One of the halves includes a plurality of chamfers, and the other half includes an outer rim surrounding the chamfers such that when the cap is compressed, the rim envelops the chamfers decreasing the area of the cap. In a second embodiment, chamfers include extensions adjacent to the outer rim for wrapping around or extending over the rim and further enhancing the secure fit of the two halves.
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