Apparatus and method for protection of electrical contacts

Details Apparatus and method for protection of electrical contacts Apparatus and method for protection of electrical contacts

1982-10-12

1986-07-15

Bilinsky, Z. R.

Geometrical instruments

29877, 174 76, H01R 1352

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046002618

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for protection of electrical contacts. The protection apparatus ensures that the electrical contacts are protected when they are otherwise located in an adverse environment. To this end, the protection apparatus includes an insulating gel that is characterized by a cone penetration value from approximately 150 to 350 (10.sup.-1 mm); an ultimate elongation of at least approximately 200%; a maximum tensile strength of approximately 20 psi; and a cohesive strength greater than its adhesive strength. The protection apparatus further includes a first means to contain the gel, a second means to retain the gel within the first means and a force means which acts on the first means so that the gel is maintained in compressive contact with the electrical contacts and substantially encapsulates a conductive portion of the electrical contacts.

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