Flexible sealing connector
US8734175B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 12, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G15/18
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flexible sealing connector for conveying an electrical signal from a first tool portion to a second tool portion, at least one of the first tool portion and the second tool portion having a receiver with a surface defining a receiver passageway, includes a deformable boot in sealing engagement with the surface of the receiver passageway, the deformable boot having a surface defining a boot passageway. The connector further includes an electrical coupler in sealing engagement with the surface of the boot passageway, the coupler having a first end electrically connected to a first electrical line extending from the first tool portion and a second end electrically connected to a second electrical line extending from the second tool portion whereby the first line and the second line are electrically connected, the receiver passageway is sealed by the boot and the boot passageway is sealed by the coupler.
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