Waterproof audio jack connector
US8808035B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 14, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R12/725
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An audio jack connector (100) includes an insulating housing (1) and a number of contacts (2) assembled in the insulating housing. The insulating housing defines a mating surface (111) with an insertion hole (14) through which an audio plug is inserted into a receiving channel (15) of the insulating housing, a rear surface (123) opposite to the mating surface, a mounting surface (121) facing to a printed circuit board, and a top surface (122) opposite to the mounting surface. The audio jack connector includes an insulative plate (4) attached to the rear surface of the insulating housing and a solidified glue portion (5) formed between the insulative plate and the insulating housing. The insulative plate defines a plurality of holes (41) through which the contacts extending out of the insulating housing. The rear surface of the insulating housing is sealed by the insulative plate and the solidificated glue portion.
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