A housing for a device

Abstract

There is disclosed a housing for electronic devices. The housing is assembled from several components (if 2). The components form a continuous closed section gasket channel (4, 9) there between. A suitable fluid is injected into said channel to form a gasket between the components.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to an enclosure for encapsulating precision equipment against harsh environments. Background technique [0002] Sometimes electronic devices are installed in harsh environments such as production plants, drilling decks of offshore platforms or on board ships. Special enclosures are required for these devices to protect against ingress of water or explosive atmospheres. The devices in question may be control panels, computers or display units. Typically, this is standard equipment such as a personal computer, which is installed in a specific enclosure with thick walls and a lid sealed with a rubber gasket. Such packages are very bulky and expensive. [0003] The present inventor has made a computer for use on the bridge of a ship. This computer is used to present navigational information to the navigator or helmsman. The current solution is to cast computer components as compact blocks using suitable polymers. However...

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Problems solved by technology

However, in order to accommodate components protruding from the housing, such as pressure switches ("buttons") or contacts, the casting must be manufactured in several steps

The manufacturing process is time-consuming because the polymer must cure between steps

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