Electrical connectors – Having retainer or passageway for fluent material – Passageway allowing escape of fluent material during mating
Patent
1998-09-30
2000-09-05
Paumen, Gary F.
Electrical connectors
Having retainer or passageway for fluent material
Passageway allowing escape of fluent material during mating
439206, H01R 460
Patent
active
061134074
ABSTRACT:
An electrical connector assembly includes a plug connector 2 and a mating connector or printed circuit board header 94 that are mated with the assistance of a cam slide 4. Peripheral seals 66 and 68 surround housing bodies 21 and 23 and engage the header shroud 96. Two pockets 116, 118 are formed in the header 94 and the housing bodies 21, 23 are inserted into these cavities. Pressure relief openings or holes 112 and 114 are formed in the header shroud 96 and a hydrophobic membrane 122, 124 covers corresponding openings. These membranes permit passage of air as the connectors are mated to prevent pressure buildup, but water or other liquids cannot penetrate into the sealed portion of the assembly.
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Gushi Ross
Paumen Gary F.
The Whitaker Corporation
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