Wet mate connector

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2011-06-14

2011-06-14

Patel, T C (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

Having retainer or passageway for fluent material

Liquid retainer

Reexamination Certificate

active

07959454

ABSTRACT:
A submersible connector has releasably mateable plug and receptacle units. The plug unit has at least one electrical pin while the receptacle unit has at least one electrical socket module which receives a forward portion of the electrical pin when the units are mated. The pin is surrounded by semi-conductive seals and a conductive housing, while the socket module has a semi-conductive outer layer, and front seals of semi-conductive material on the pin and socket modules are in sealing engagement in the mated condition, isolating the pins from sea water exposure and forming a ground plane continuation at least from receptacle to plug in the mated condition and providing shielding from phase to phase interaction in a multiple pin and socket connector.

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