Title:
Sealant-filled electrical connector and method forforming the same
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2001001522
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A sealant-filled connector assembly includes a socket having a plug cavity adapted to receive a connector plug and an environmental sealant. The connector assembly is provided with a passageway to facilitate installation of the sealant, a sealant reservoir to protect electrical leads thereof, a sealant trough to protect wire ends of an associated device connector, and/or specially configured interior cavity walls or a cavity engagement member to enhance adhesion between the sealant and the cavity.
Inventors:
TUCKER STEPHEN CRAIG (US)
KING DAVID MICHAEL (US)
STALLINGS MICHAEL RYAN (US)
KING DAVID MICHAEL (US)
STALLINGS MICHAEL RYAN (US)
Application Number:
PCT/US2000/018203
Publication Date:
April 25, 2002
Filing Date:
June 29, 2000
Export Citation:
Assignee:
TYCO ELECTRONICS CORP (US)
International Classes:
H01R13/52; H01R24/00; (IPC1-7): H01R13/52
Foreign References:
| EP0874418A2 | 1998-10-28 | |||
| US5359654A | 1994-10-25 | |||
| US5406702A | 1995-04-18 | |||
| US5376019A | 1994-12-27 |
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