Protective enclosure for electronic device

Abstract

A protective enclosure for an electronic control unit (ECU) that minimizes the risk of environmental intrusion includes a base portion, a first enclosure, a second enclosure, a first gasket, a damping insert, a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, a third electrical connector, and a tether. The first housing is sealably fitted to the base portion, and the first housing and the base portion define a first chamber to receive the telematics module. The second housing and the base portion define a second chamber. A tether is connected to the base portion and the second housing.

Description

[0001] introduce

[0002] Electronic Control Units (ECUs) employed on vehicles have been designed to be mounted within the vehicle cabin with minimal protection from harsh environmental factors such as rain, dust, vibration, etc. Summary of the invention

[0003] There is a need for a protective enclosure configured to enclose an electronic control unit (ECU) to minimize or eliminate the risk of intrusion of environmental factors such as water, dust, vibration, etc., which may be encountered when the ECU is used in non-motor vehicle applications.

[0004] One aspect of the present disclosure may include a housing for a telematics module, the housing including a base portion, a first cover, a second cover, a first gasket, a vibration dampening insert, a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, a third electrical connector, and a tether. The first cover can be sealably assembled to the base portion, with the first gasket disposed therebetween, and the first cover and the base portion define a first chamber, the first chamber being configured to accommodate the telematics module and the vibration dampening insert. The second cover and the base portion define a second chamber. The first cover includes a first end, and the first chamber is adjacent to the second chamber at the first end of the first cover. The first electrical connector, the second electrical connector, and the third electrical connector are disposed at the first end of the first cover, including the first end of the first electrical connector, the first end of the second electrical connector, and the first end of the third electrical connector being disposed in the first chamber, and the second end of the first electrical connector, the second end of the second electrical connector, and the second end of the third electrical connector being disposed in the second chamber. The second housing and base portion cooperate to define a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole disposed on a second end of the second housing, comprising a second housing and a base portion, the base portion having a first sealable strain relief portion associated with the first hole, wherein the first hole accommodates a wiring harness cable; the second housing and base portion having a second sealable strain relief portion associated with the second hole, wherein the second hole accommodates a first coaxial cable; and the second housing and base portion having a third sealable strain relief portion associated with the third hole, wherein the third hole accommodates a second coaxial cable. A tether is connected to the base portion and the second housing.

[0005] Another aspect of the present disclosure may include a first electrical connector that is a multi-pin connector.

[0006] Another aspect of the present disclosure may include the second electrical connector being a radio frequency (RF) connector.

[0007] Another aspect of the present disclosure may include the third electrical connector being a radio frequency (RF) connector.

[0008] Another aspect of the present disclosure may include a first gasket made of a silicone material.

[0009] Another aspect of the present disclosure may include a second gasket; wherein the second casing is assembled to the base portion, and the second gasket is interposed between the second casing and the base portion.

[0010] Another aspect of the present disclosure can include a tether; wherein the tether is connected to the base portion and the second housing, and wherein the tether is disposed within the second chamber.

[0011] Another aspect of the present disclosure may include a drain, wherein the drain is disposed on the base portion within the second chamber.

[0012] Another aspect of the present disclosure may include a first aperture to receive a wiring harness cable, a second aperture to receive a first coaxial cable, and a third aperture to receive a second coaxial cable.

[0013] Another aspect of the present disclosure may include a housing for a telematics module, the housing including a base portion, a first cover, a second cover, a first gasket, a vibration dampening insert, a first electrical connector, and a second electrical connector. The first cover can be sealably assembled to the base portion with the first gasket disposed therebetween, and the first cover and the base portion define a first chamber that is configured to accommodate the telematics module and the vibration dampening insert. The second cover and the base portion define a second chamber. The first cover includes a first end, and the first chamber is adjacent to the second chamber at the first end of the first cover. The first electrical connector and the second electrical connector can be sealably disposed at the first end of the first cover, including the first end of the first electrical connector and the first end of the second electrical connector disposed in the first chamber, and the second end of the first electrical connector and the second end of the second electrical connector disposed in the second chamber.

[0014] Another aspect of the present disclosure may include a housing for a solid-state electronic module, the housing including a base portion, a first cover, a second cover, a first gasket, a vibration dampening insert, a first electrical connector, and a second electrical connector, wherein the first cover can be sealably assembled to the base portion, the first gasket is interposed between the first cover and the base portion, and wherein the first cover and the base portion define a first chamber, the first chamber is configured to accommodate the electronic module and the vibration dampening insert. The second cover and the base portion define a second chamber. The first cover includes a first end, and the first chamber is adjacent to the second chamber at the first end of the first cover. The first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are sealably disposed at the first end of the first cover, including the first end of the first electrical connector and the first end of the second electrical connector being disposed in the first chamber, and the second end of the first electrical connector and the second end of the second electrical connector being disposed in the second chamber.

[0015] The above summary of the invention is not intended to represent every possible embodiment or every aspect of the present disclosure. On the contrary, the foregoing summary of the invention is intended to illustrate some of the novel aspects and features disclosed herein. The above features and advantages of the present disclosure and other features and advantages should be apparent from the following detailed description of representative embodiments and modes for implementing the present disclosure when combined with the accompanying drawings and claims. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0016] One or more embodiments will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0017] Figure 1 is an exploded isometric top view of an enclosure for a telematics module according to the present disclosure.

[0018] Figure 2 is an isometric top view of a base portion of an enclosure for a telematics module according to the present disclosure.

[0019] Figure 3 is an isometric top view of an enclosure for a telematics module according to the present disclosure.

[0020] The drawings are not necessarily drawn to scale and may show somewhat simplified representations of various preferred features of the present disclosure as disclosed herein, including, for example, specific dimensions, orientations, locations, and shapes. The details associated with these features will be determined in part by the specific intended application and use environment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0021] As described and shown herein, the components of the disclosed embodiments may be arranged and designed in a variety of different configurations. Therefore, the following detailed description is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure as claimed, but is merely representative of its possible embodiments. In addition, although many specific details are set forth in the following description in order to provide a thorough understanding of the embodiments disclosed herein, some embodiments may also be practiced without some of these details. In addition, for the sake of clarity, some technical materials understood in the related art are not described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring the present disclosure.

[0022] For convenience and clarity only, directional terms, such as top, bottom, left, right, upper, above, below, rear, and front, may be used with respect to the accompanying drawings. These and similar directional terms should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, the present disclosure as illustrated and described herein can be practiced without elements not specifically disclosed herein.

[0023] The following detailed description is merely illustrative in nature and is not intended to limit application and use. In addition, there is no intention to be bound by the explicit or implicit theory presented herein. In all drawings, corresponding reference numerals represent the same or corresponding components and features.

[0024] As used herein, the term "system" may refer to one or a combination of mechanical and electrical actuators, sensors, controllers, application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), combinatorial logic circuits, software, firmware, and / or other components configured to provide the described functionality.

[0025] The use of ordinal numbers such as first, second, and third does not necessarily imply a sequential ordering sense but may simply distinguish between multiple instances of an action or structure.

[0026] Referring now to the drawings, wherein the description is for the purpose of illustrating certain embodiments only and not for the purpose of limiting these embodiments, Figure 1 , 2 3 schematically illustrate various aspects and elements of an enclosure 100 for an electronic module 90 that may be used on a vehicle 200, wherein the enclosure 100 seals the electronic module 90 to prevent dust and moisture intrusion while enabling connection to a wiring harness via connectors for communications and power. The vehicle 200 may include, but is not limited to, a mobile platform in the form of a commercial vehicle, an industrial vehicle, an agricultural vehicle, a bus, an airplane, a boat, a train, an all-terrain vehicle, a personal mobility device, a robot, etc., to achieve the purposes of the present disclosure.

[0027] The telematics module 90 is a stand-alone solid-state device that includes a wireless telematics communication system capable of performing off-vehicle communications, including communicating with a communication network system having wireless and wired communication capabilities. The telematics module 90 is suitable for off-vehicle communications, including short-range ad hoc vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) communications and / or vehicle-to-everything (V2x) communications, which may include communications with infrastructure monitors (e.g., traffic cameras) and ad hoc vehicle communications. Alternatively or in addition, the telematics module 90 has a wireless telematics communication system that is suitable for short-range wireless communications with a handheld device such as a cellular phone, satellite phone, or other telephone device. In one embodiment, the telematics module 90 performs off-vehicle communications, including communicating with an off-vehicle server via a communication network, which may include satellite and / or other communication modes. Alternatively or in addition, the telematics module 90 may also perform off-vehicle communications directly by communicating with an off-vehicle server. In one embodiment, the telematics module 90 includes a cellular phone and a global positioning system (GPS) receiver. It may be connected to an AM / FM / XM radio, microphone, control panel, GPS / cellular phone antenna, and data link connector. In one embodiment, the primary tasks of the telematics module 90 may include voice and data communications via the cellular network; receiving data signals from the GPS to determine vehicle location; communication of bus messages to activate vehicle equipment such as hazard warning lights and audible horn, reception of bus messages to automatically call for assistance; reproduction of telephone calls via the audio system speakers; disconnection of the audio system during a telephone call; and communication of diagnostic information from the vehicle received from the communications bus.

[0028] The enclosure 100 for the module 90 includes a base portion 10, a first housing 30, a second housing 60, a first gasket 71, a second gasket 72, a vibration damping insert 34, a first electrical connector 44, a second electrical connector 47, a third electrical connector 50, and a tether 20. The tether 20 is connected to the base portion 10 and the second housing 60.

[0029] The base portion 10, first housing 30 and second housing 60 are rigid structures made of acrylic or other hardened polymer material with design features to ensure structural rigidity.

[0030] The base portion 10 is a rigid structure having a substantially planar form and is made of acrylic or other hardened polymer material with design features to ensure rigidity. The base portion 10 includes a first region 11, a second region 12, a plurality of mounting bosses 14, a plurality of first housing connection bosses 16, and a second housing connection boss 18. In one embodiment, the back side of the base portion 10 includes a honeycomb structure to impart structural rigidity thereto.

[0031] The first area 11 is designed to accommodate one side of the telematics module 90 and a portion of the vibration damping insert 34. The first area 11 is defined by a first gasket groove 13 accommodating the first gasket 71. A plurality of first housing connection bosses 16 are provided on the base portion 10 outside the first gasket groove 13 and the first area 11.

[0032] The second region 12 includes a second connection boss 18, a tether seat 21, a drain port 22, and a second gasket groove 23 for accommodating a second gasket 72. The second connection boss 18, the tether seat 21, and the drain port 22 are confined within the second region 12. The second region 12 also includes a first strain relief boss 24, a second strain relief boss 25, and in one embodiment, a third strain relief boss 26, all of which protrude vertically from the surface of the base portion 10 in the second region 12. Alternatively, the base portion 10 may also include the first strain relief boss 24 and the second strain relief boss 25.

[0033] The first case 30 has a prism shape or a modified prism shape which is open at the bottom and forms a first concave space 31 .

[0034] The first recessed space 31 of the first housing 30 and the first area 11 of the base portion 10 define a first chamber 32 configured to accommodate, physically secure and seal the telematics module 90 from dust and moisture intrusion, wherein a vibration damping insert 34 is provided. The first housing connection boss 16 interfaces with the first fastener 39 and the mounting boss 38 to secure the first housing 30 to the base portion 10 individually, wherein the first washer 71 is interposed therebetween. In one embodiment, the first fastener 39 is a threaded screw fastener disposed on the mounting boss 38, and the first housing connection boss 16 includes a threaded hole that cooperates with the first fastener 39 to apply a compressive force on the first washer 71 and the first housing 30.

[0035] The first gasket 71 is made of silicone or other flexible sealing materials. The first gasket 71 can be manufactured by extrusion technology or molding technology, and can have a cross section or profile of circular, oval, d-shaped, p-shaped, e-shaped or other cross-sectional shapes.

[0036] When assembled, the first chamber 32 is resistant to ingress of dust and moisture and can withstand high pressure, high temperature washouts as determined by performance standards such as set forth in ISO 20653-(road vehicles). As an example, the first chamber 32 is configured to achieve an ingress protection rating of IP69K.

[0037] The second housing 60 has a prism or modified prism shape, which is open at the bottom and forms a second recessed space 61. The second housing 60 includes a mounting boss 68 and a tether connection boss 67. The tether connection boss 67 is disposed in the second recessed space 61, that is, in the second chamber 62.

[0038] The second recessed space 61 of the second housing 60 and the second region 12 of the base portion 10 define a second chamber 62 configured to accommodate, physically secure and seal the first, second and third electrical connectors 44, 47, 50 and associated first, second and third vehicle connectors 201, 202 and 203, respectively.

[0039] The second fastener 73 passes through the mounting boss 68 of the second housing 60 and abuts against the second housing connection boss 18 to fix the second housing 60 to the base portion 10, wherein the second washer 72 is interposed therebetween. In one embodiment, the second fastener 73 is a threaded screw fastener, and the second housing connection boss 18 includes a threaded hole that cooperates with the second fastener 73 to apply a compressive force on the second housing 30 and the second washer 72.

[0040] The second gasket 72 is made of silicone or other flexible sealing materials. The second gasket 72 can be manufactured by extrusion technology or molding technology, and can have a cross section or profile of circular, oval, d-shaped, p-shaped, e-shaped or other cross-sectional shapes.

[0041] The tether connection boss 67 is disposed in the second recessed space 61. One end of the tether 20 is connected to the tether mounting member 21 of the base portion 10, and the other end of the tether 20 is connected to the tether connection boss 67 of the second cover 60. Thus, when the second cover 60 is assembled and fixed to the base portion 10, the tether is accommodated in the second chamber 62.

[0042] The first case 30 includes a first end 40 that abuts the second recessed space 61 of the second case 60 , so that the first recessed space 31 abuts the second recessed space 61 with the first end 40 of the first case 30 interposed therebetween.

[0043] In one embodiment, the first end 40 of the first housing 30 includes a first aperture 41 , a second aperture 42 , and a third aperture 43 configured to sealingly receive a first electrical connector 44 , a second electrical connector 47 , and a third electrical connector 50 , respectively.

[0044] The first end 45 of the first electrical connector 44 , the first end 48 of the second electrical connector 47 , and the first end 51 of the third electrical connector 50 are disposed within the first chamber 32 .

[0045] The second end 46 of the first electrical connector 44 , the second end 49 of the second electrical connector 47 , and the second end 52 of the third electrical connector 50 are disposed within the second chamber 62 .

[0046] The first electrical connector 44 is a multi-pin connector that includes a cable for transmitting power and a cable for communication, such as a communication bus. The first end 45 of the first electrical connector 44 is connected to the first input 91 of the module 90 via a first flexible wire 53 to transmit power thereto and communicate with it, such as a communication bus. The second end 46 of the first electrical connector 44 protrudes into the second cavity 62 and is configured to be connected to the first mating connector 201 from the vehicle 200.

[0047] The second electrical connector 47 is an RF connector for communicating with a first RF antenna (not shown). The first end 48 of the second electrical connector 47 is connected to the first RF connector 92 of the module 90 through the coaxial cable 54 for communication. The second end 49 of the second electrical connector 47 protrudes into the second cavity 62 and is configured to be connected to the second mating connector 202 from the vehicle 200.

[0048] The third electrical connector 50 is an RF connector for communicating with a second RF antenna (not shown). A first end 51 of the third electrical connector 50 is connected to a second RF connector 93 of the module 90 via a coaxial cable 55 for communication. A second end 52 of the third electrical connector 50 protrudes into the second cavity 62 and is configured to be connected to a third mating connector 203 from the vehicle 200.

[0049] The second housing 60 includes a first end 69 proximate to the first end 40 of the first housing 30 and a second end 70 distal to the first end 40 of the first housing 30 .

[0050] The second end 70 of the second housing 60 includes a first strain relief opening 64 , a second strain relief opening 65 , and a third strain relief opening 66 .

[0051] The first strain relief opening 64 of the second cover 60 and the first strain relief boss 24 of the base portion 10 cooperate to define a first strain relief hole 74 that can be used to accommodate a cable connected from the vehicle 200 to the first mating connector 201. In one embodiment, the cable connected from the vehicle 200 to the first mating connector 202 is a multi-wire cable that is connected to a controller of the vehicle 200 and includes a communication bus and a DC power cable and ground.

[0052] The second strain relief opening 65 of the second cover 60 and the second strain relief boss 25 of the base portion 10 cooperate to define a second strain relief hole 75 that can be used to accommodate a cable connected from the vehicle 200 to the second mating connector 202. In one embodiment, the cable connected from the vehicle 200 to the second mating connector 202 is a coaxial cable connected to the first RF antenna.

[0053] The third strain relief opening 66 of the second cover 60 and the third strain relief boss 26 of the base portion 10 cooperate to define a third strain relief hole 76 that can be used to accommodate a cable connected from the vehicle 200 to the third mating connector 203. In one embodiment, the cable connected from the vehicle 200 to the third mating connector 203 is a coaxial cable connected to the second RF antenna.

[0054] The first, second and third strain relief holes 74, 75, 76 may also include a malleable gasket that can be elastically deformed around the corresponding cable when the second cover 60 is compression-fitted onto the base portion 10, thereby clamping the corresponding cable to provide strain relief thereto, and also sealing around the corresponding cable to minimize or eliminate the intrusion of dust and water. In this way, the second chamber 62 formed by the base portion 10 and the second cover 60 protects the wiring harness connection for the first electrical connector 44, the second electrical connector 47 and the third electrical connector 50 from the impact of water and dust, and also protects the first mating connector 201, the second mating connector 202 and the third mating connector 203 from the impact of water and dust. In addition, the interacting first strain relief hole 74, the second strain relief hole 75 and the third strain relief hole 76 are used to isolate the corresponding cables from mechanical strains that may be induced on one or more cables.

[0055] Some of the aspects explained above are summarized below by means of numbered examples.

[0056] Example 1. A housing for a telematics module, the housing comprising:

[0057] a base portion, a first housing, a second housing, a first gasket, a vibration dampening insert, a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, and a third electrical connector;

[0058] wherein the first housing is sealably mounted to the base portion, the first gasket is interposed between the first housing and the base portion, and wherein the first housing and the base portion define a first chamber configured to receive the telematics module and the vibration dampening insert;

[0059] wherein the second housing and the base portion define a second chamber;

[0060] wherein the first housing comprises a first end;

[0061] wherein the first chamber is adjacent to the second chamber at a first end of the first housing;

[0062] Wherein, the first electrical connector, the second electrical connector and the third electrical connector are arranged at the first end of the first housing;

[0063] Wherein, the first end of the first electrical connector, the first end of the second electrical connector and the first end of the third electrical connector are arranged in the first cavity;

[0064] Wherein, the second end of the first electrical connector, the second end of the second electrical connector and the second end of the third electrical connector are arranged in the second chamber;

[0065] wherein the second housing and the base portion cooperate to define a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole disposed on a second end of the second housing;

[0066] wherein the second housing and the base portion form a first sealable strain relief portion associated with the first aperture;

[0067] wherein the second housing and the base portion form a second sealable strain relief portion associated with the second aperture; and

[0068] Wherein the second housing and the base portion form a third sealable strain relief portion associated with the third aperture.

[0069] Example 2. The enclosure of Example 1, wherein the first electrical connector comprises a multi-pin connector.

[0070] Example 3. The enclosure of Example 1, wherein the second electrical connector comprises a radio frequency (RF) connector.

[0071] Example 4. The enclosure of Example 1, wherein the third electrical connector comprises a radio frequency (RF) connector.

[0072] Example 5. The enclosure of Example 1, wherein the first gasket is made of a silicone material.

[0073] Example 6. The enclosure of Example 1, further comprising a second gasket; wherein the second cover shell is assembled to the base portion, and the second gasket is interposed between the second cover shell and the base portion.

[0074] Example 7. The enclosure of Example 1, further comprising a tether; wherein the tether is connected to the base portion and the second housing, and wherein the tether is disposed within the second chamber.

[0075] Example 8. The enclosure of Example 1, further comprising a drain port, wherein the drain port is disposed on a base portion within the second chamber.

[0076] Example 9. The enclosure of Example 1, wherein the first aperture receives a wiring harness cable, wherein the second aperture receives a first coaxial cable, and wherein the third aperture receives a second coaxial cable.

[0077] Example 10. A housing for a telematics module, the housing comprising:

[0078] a base portion, a first housing, a second housing, a first gasket, a vibration dampening insert, a first electrical connector, and a second electrical connector;

[0079] wherein the first housing is sealably mounted to the base portion, the first gasket is interposed between the first housing and the base portion, and wherein the first housing and the base portion define a first chamber configured to receive the telematics module and the vibration dampening insert;

[0080] wherein the second housing and the base portion define a second chamber;

[0081] wherein the first housing comprises a first end;

[0082] wherein the first chamber is adjacent to the second chamber at a first end of the first housing; and

[0083] Wherein, the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector can be sealably arranged at the first end of the first cover shell, including the first end of the first electrical connector and the first end of the second electrical connector being arranged in the first chamber, and the second end of the first electrical connector and the second end of the second electrical connector being arranged in the second chamber.

[0084] Example 11. The capsule according to Example 10, further comprising:

[0085] wherein the second housing and the base portion cooperate to define a first hole and a second hole disposed on a second end of the second housing;

[0086] wherein the second housing and the base portion form a first sealable strain relief portion associated with the first aperture; and

[0087] Wherein the second housing and the base portion form a second sealable strain relief portion associated with the second aperture.

[0088] Example 12. The enclosure of Example 11, wherein the first aperture receives a wire harness cable, wherein the second aperture receives a first coaxial cable.

[0089] Example 13. The enclosure of Example 10, wherein the first electrical connector comprises a multi-pin connector.

[0090] Example 14. The enclosure of Example 10, wherein the second electrical connector comprises a radio frequency (RF) connector.

[0091] Example 15. The enclosure of Example 10, wherein the first gasket is made of a silicone material.

[0092] Example 16. The enclosure of Example 10, further comprising a second gasket; wherein the second cover shell is assembled to the base portion, and the second gasket is interposed between the second cover shell and the base portion.

[0093] Example 17. The enclosure of Example 10, further comprising a tether; wherein the tether is connected to the base portion and the second housing, and wherein the tether is disposed within the second chamber.

[0094] Example 18. The enclosure of Example 11, further comprising a drain, wherein the drain is disposed on the base portion within the second chamber.

[0095] Example 19. A package for a solid-state electronic module, the package comprising:

[0096] a base portion, a first housing, a second housing, a first gasket, a vibration dampening insert, a first electrical connector, and a second electrical connector;

[0097] wherein the first housing is sealingly assembled to the base portion, the first gasket is interposed between the first housing and the base portion, and wherein the first housing and the base portion define a first chamber, the first chamber being configured to accommodate the electronic module and the vibration damping insert;

[0098] wherein the second housing and the base portion define a second chamber;

[0099] wherein the first housing comprises a first end;

[0100] wherein the first chamber is adjacent to the second chamber at a first end of the first housing; and

[0101] Wherein, the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector can be sealably arranged at the first end of the first cover shell, including the first end of the first electrical connector and the first end of the second electrical connector being arranged in the first chamber, and the second end of the first electrical connector and the second end of the second electrical connector being arranged in the second chamber.

[0102] Example 20. The capsule according to Example 19, further comprising:

[0103] wherein the second housing and the base portion cooperate to define a first hole and a second hole disposed on a second end of the second housing;

[0104] wherein the second housing and the base portion form a first sealable strain relief portion associated with the first aperture; and

[0105] Wherein the second housing and the base portion form a second sealable strain relief portion associated with the second aperture.

[0106] For the sake of brevity, detailed descriptions of techniques related to signal processing, data fusion, signal transmission, control, and other functional aspects of the system (and the various operating components of the system) may not be performed herein. In addition, the connecting lines shown in the various figures included herein are intended to represent example functional relationships and / or physical connections between the various elements. There may be alternative or additional functional relationships or physical connections in the embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0107] The term "module" and related terms such as controller, microcontroller, control unit, processor, etc., refer to one or various combinations of application specific integrated circuits (ASICs), field programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), electronic circuits, central processing units (e.g., microprocessors), and related non-transitory memory components in the form of memory and storage devices (read-only, programmable read-only, random access, hard drives, etc.). Communications can be accomplished using direct wired point-to-point links, networked communication bus links, wireless links, or other communication links. Communications can include exchanging data signals, including, for example, electrical signals via conductive media; electromagnetic signals via air; optical signals via optical waveguides, etc. The data signals can include discrete, analog, and / or digital analog signals representing inputs from sensors, actuator commands, and communications between controllers.

[0108] The inventive concepts described herein provide enclosures for electronic devices such as telematics modules that provide resistance to dust and moisture intrusion and provide vibration damping while providing simple mounting options. The enclosure provides a shielded design with first and second housings that can resist intrusion of pressurized water spray, salt spray, thermal degradation, and vibration proofing.

[0109] The detailed description and drawings support and describe the present teaching, but the scope of the present teaching is limited only by the claims. Although some best modes and other embodiments for implementing the present teaching have been described in detail, there are various alternative designs and embodiments for practicing the present teaching defined in the claims.

Claims

1. A housing for a telematics module, the housing comprising: a base portion, a first housing, a second housing, a first gasket, a vibration dampening insert, a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector, and a third electrical connector; wherein the first housing is sealably mounted to the base portion, the first gasket is interposed between the first housing and the base portion, and wherein the first housing and the base portion define a first chamber configured to receive the telematics module and the vibration dampening insert; wherein the second housing and the base portion define a second chamber; wherein the first housing comprises a first end; wherein the first chamber is adjacent to the second chamber at a first end of the first housing; Wherein, the first electrical connector, the second electrical connector and the third electrical connector are arranged at the first end of the first housing; Wherein, the first end of the first electrical connector, the first end of the second electrical connector and the first end of the third electrical connector are arranged in the first cavity; Wherein, the second end of the first electrical connector, the second end of the second electrical connector and the second end of the third electrical connector are arranged in the second chamber; wherein the second housing and the base portion cooperate to define a first hole, a second hole, and a third hole disposed on a second end of the second housing; wherein the second housing and the base portion form a first sealable strain relief portion associated with the first aperture; wherein the second housing and the base portion form a second sealable strain relief portion associated with the second aperture; and Wherein the second housing and the base portion form a third sealable strain relief portion associated with the third aperture.

2. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein: The first electrical connector comprises a multi-pin connector.

3. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein: The second electrical connector includes a radio frequency (RF) connector.

4. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein: The third electrical connector includes a radio frequency (RF) connector.

5. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein: The first gasket is made of silicone material.

6. The enclosure according to claim 1, further comprising a second gasket; wherein The second casing is assembled to the base portion, and the second gasket is interposed between the second casing and the base portion.

7. The enclosure of claim 1 further comprising a tether; wherein: The tether is connected to the base portion and the second housing, and wherein the tether is disposed within the second chamber.

8. The enclosure of claim 1 further comprising a drain port, wherein: The discharge port is disposed on a base portion within the second chamber.

9. The capsule according to claim 1, wherein: The first aperture receives a wiring harness cable, wherein the second aperture receives a first coaxial cable, and wherein the third aperture receives a second coaxial cable.

10. A housing for a telematics module, the housing comprising: a base portion, a first housing, a second housing, a first gasket, a vibration dampening insert, a first electrical connector, and a second electrical connector; wherein the first housing is sealably mounted to the base portion, the first gasket is interposed between the first housing and the base portion, and wherein the first housing and the base portion define a first chamber configured to receive the telematics module and the vibration dampening insert; wherein the second housing and the base portion define a second chamber; wherein the first housing comprises a first end; wherein the first chamber is adjacent to the second chamber at a first end of the first housing; and Wherein, the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector can be sealably arranged at the first end of the first cover shell, including the first end of the first electrical connector and the first end of the second electrical connector being arranged in the first chamber, and the second end of the first electrical connector and the second end of the second electrical connector being arranged in the second chamber.

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