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Connector assembly having a cavity sealing plug

US8251748B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 8, 2010
Grant dateAug 28, 2012
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Expiry dateMar 8, 2030

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/443
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A connector assembly includes an outer housing, an electromagnetic shield, and a plug. The outer housing includes an interior chamber and an opening. The electromagnetic shield is disposed within the outer housing and includes a conductive body having an interior compartment with an aperture. The plug is disposed in the opening of the outer housing and is engaged with the shield around the aperture of the shield. The plug seals the opening in the outer housing and the aperture in the shield to prevent ingress of contaminants into the interior chamber of the outer housing. The plug also restricts emission of electromagnetic interference from the interior compartment of the shield.

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