Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser – Synthetic resins – At least one aryl ring which is part of a fused or bridged...
Reexamination Certificate
1999-01-13
2001-07-10
Seidleck, James J. (Department: 1711)
Synthetic resins or natural rubbers -- part of the class 520 ser
Synthetic resins
At least one aryl ring which is part of a fused or bridged...
C524S271000, C524S274000, C524S583000, C524S586000, C524S587000, C523S173000, C585S010000, C585S012000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06258885
ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to a filling compound for electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs etc. and to assemblies thus produced.
2. Discussion of Related Art
Electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs etc. has to be protected against harmful influences penetrating from outside, particularly water, and also against mechanical damage during laying or as a result of exposure to heat. This is because moisture penetrating at a given point spreads and thus adversely affects the performance of the line. This problem has been known for some time and various measures have already been proposed with a view to solving it. Thus, EP 0 206 234-B1 describes a filling compound consisting of 65 to 90% by weight mineral oil, 2 to 25% by weight of an organic thickener, more particularly a poly-&agr;-olefin, 2 to 10% by weight of a highly disperse silica and, optionally, 0.2 to 10% by weight hollow microbeads and 0.1 to 5% by weight of a dispersant. Substantially the same composition is described in FR-PS 2 644 004.
Although compositions of the type in question are capable of satisfying the stringent requirements of the cable industry both in regard to performance properties and in regard to processability, even more exacting requirements, particularly in regard to extreme temperature influences, are now being imposed for certain applications. Thus, on the one hand, the filling compound should still be flexible at very low temperatures but, on the other hand, should not run out, even at extremely high temperatures. In addition, the filling compound should have a high flash point. The other requirements which filling compounds for electrical and optical equipment in the form of cables, connectors, plugs, etc. are normally expected to meet should of course still be satisfied. Depending on the particular application involved, these other requirements may relate, for example, to the
dielectric constant
dielectric strength
resistivity
filler absorption by surrounding materials
water (vapor) permeation.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Accordingly, the problem addressed by the present invention was to provide a filling compound which would show improved properties at extreme temperatures, but which would still satisfy the usual requirements and, in particular, would be easy to process.
The solution to this problem as provided by the present invention is defined in the claims and lies essentially in the choice of a stellate substance as the basis of the filling compound.
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Jaeschke Wayne C.
Seidleck James J.
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