Electrical connector having means for sealing against moisture

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1981-12-28

1983-12-20

McGlynn, Joseph H.

Geometrical instruments

339 45M, H01R 1352

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044213735

ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector (20) having disposed around a rearward end portion (25) thereof a plurality of springs (36) in their respective spring cavities (39) and including an operating sleeve (40) circumposed therearound for movement rearwardly to a releasing position, a sealing adaptor (50) mounted to the connector and having a radial collar (56) positioned rearwardly of the cavities and a moisture seal (60) carried by the sleeve and having an inner portion (80) contacting the collar thereby moisture sealing a region around the springs and preventing ice formation in the cavities. The seal is generally V-shaped, with an outer portion (62) being carried in an annular recess (48) of sleeve (40).

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patent: 3458850 (1969-07-01), Calisher
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patent: 3786396 (1974-01-01), Kemmer et al.
patent: 3976352 (1976-08-01), Spinner
patent: 4176899 (1979-12-01), Betts
patent: 4279458 (1981-07-01), Knapp

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