Sealing feature for use with connectors
US8992243B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 25, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49208
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A connector for forming an electrical connection includes a connector body and an insulator disposed in the connector body. The insulator includes a plurality of female contacts and a plurality of passages. Each passage allows access to one of the female contacts and is at least partially defined by a plurality of inwardly projecting rings. The connector also includes a plug having a plurality of male contact male contacts complementary to the female contacts. Each male contact male contact has a tower shaped to sealingly seat within an associated passage in the insulator.
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