Enclosure for a component of a model vehicle

Abstract

Enclosure for a component of a model vehicle, comprising: a housing (100, 200, 300) for holding a component, wherein the housing (100, 200, 300) further comprises one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) that at least partially surround the component, wherein the one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) each have a height; a cover (150) with one or more cover perimeter walls (153A-153D) surrounding one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302); one or more sealing elements (130) arranged between one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) and one or more cover perimeter walls (153A-153D), wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) extend along a section of the height of one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302); and one or more electrical wires extending from the component; wherein the one or more cover perimeter walls (153A-153D) are configured to contact the one or more sealing elements (130) with the one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302), forming a substantially continuous seal around the perimeter of the housing (100, 200, 300) to protect the component, wherein at least one of the one or more electrical wires extends outwards from the housing (100, 200, 300) between the one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) and the one or more cover perimeter walls (153A-153D) and adjoins the one or more sealing elements (130), and wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) are configured to form a seal with the one or more wires between the one or more perimeter walls of the housing (100, 200, 300) and the cover (150).

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Area of ​​the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to the protection of electronic components of model vehicles and in particular to the formation of waterproof enclosures for housing electronic components of a model vehicle. Description of the state of the art

[0002] A protective enclosure for a remote-controlled model vehicle is known from US patent 2009 / 0 097 191 A1. The enclosure comprises a base and a cover, between which a sealing ring is arranged, as well as further flexible sealing layers. A ribbon cable is routed between the sealing layers into the interior of the enclosure.

[0003] German patent application DE 101 51 413 A1 discloses a seal for sealing a gap between a lower part and a cover of a housing that overlaps the lower part. An outer surface of the lower part has a circumferential groove into which the seal is inserted.

[0004] German patent application DE 10 2012 212 200 A1 discloses an electronic control unit comprising a sealant and two housing parts. A circumferential edge portion of the second housing part is joined to an outer wall surface of a projecting circumferential edge portion of the first housing by means of the sealant.

[0005] Remote-controlled model vehicles incorporate sophisticated electronic components for receiving control signals and for vehicle propulsion. These radio-controlled model vehicles are designed for outdoor use, meaning they are exposed to dirt, gravel, water, and other liquids from rain, dew, snow, and puddles. The electronic components housed within these model vehicles must be protected from these harmful contaminants to prevent corrosion, electrical short circuits, and other damage caused by exposure to these elements.

[0006] Electronic components in radio-controlled model vehicles are often secured to the vehicle's chassis and shielded from contamination by a molded plastic cover. The chassis and cover effectively prevent large contaminants such as pebbles and other debris from reaching the electronic components housed within. However, the chassis and cover do not effectively prevent liquids from seeping into the areas inside the housing and coming into contact with the electronic components of the radio-controlled model vehicle. Therefore, there is a need for a device to protect the electronic components of a radio-controlled model vehicle from exposure to liquids during use. SUMMARY

[0007] This problem is solved according to the invention by a covering according to claim 1 and by a covering according to claim 23. Advantageous embodiments are the subject of the dependent claims.

[0008] The present invention provides devices for sealing a housing in which the electronic circuit for a remote-controlled model vehicle can be enclosed to protect the circuit from exposure to liquid. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] For a complete understanding of the present invention and its advantages, reference is now made to the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings: Fig. Figure 1 is a perspective view of a housing for enclosing an electronic circuit according to one aspect of the present invention; Fig. Figure 2 is a perspective view of the housing with the sealing materials attached; Fig. Figures 3A-3B illustrate the application of sealing materials; Fig. Figure 4 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with attached sealing materials; Fig. Figure 5 shows the installation of the cover element and the housing with sealing materials attached to the chassis of a model vehicle; Fig. Figure 6 is a top view of a cover element from its underside; Fig. Figure 7 is a top view of an enclosed electronics housing installed in a model vehicle, showing electrical wires routed between the enclosures; Fig. 8A and Fig. 8B are perspective views of a cover; Fig. 8C and Fig. 8D are side views of a cover; Fig. Figure 8E shows a perspective view of a cover from the underside; Fig. Figure 9 is a perspective view of a housing for enclosing an electronic circuit; Fig. Figure 10 is a perspective view of the casing according to Fig. 9, with sealing materials being applied; Fig. 11A and Fig. 11B are perspective views of sealing materials according to Fig. 10; Fig. Figure 12 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing according to Fig. 10 with attached sealing materials; Fig. 13 is a side view of a sealed housing after Fig. 10 covering cover elements; Fig. 14 is a partial cross-section of the cover element according to Fig. 13, which shows the cover element and the sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing according to Fig. 10 shows; Fig. Figure 15 is a perspective view of the casing according to Fig. 9 with attached sealing materials; Fig. 16A and Fig. 16B are perspective views of sealing materials according to Fig. 15; Fig. Figure 17 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing with attached sealing materials according to Fig. 15; Fig. Figure 18 is a side view of a cover element for covering the sealed housing according to Fig. 15; Fig. 19 is a partial cross-section of the cover element of Fig. 18, which shows the cover element and the sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing according to Fig. 10 shows; Fig. 20 is a perspective view of the casing after Fig. 9 with attached sealing materials; Fig. Figure 21 is a perspective view of the sealing materials according to Fig. 20; Fig. Figure 22 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing and attached sealing materials according to Fig. 20; Fig. Figure 23 is a side view of a cover element for covering the sealed housing according to Fig. 20; Fig. 24 is a partial cross-section of the cover element according to Fig. 23, which shows the cover element and the sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing according to Fig. 20 shows; Fig. Figure 25 is a perspective view of the casing according to Fig. 9 with attached sealing materials; Fig. Figure 26 is a perspective view of the sealing materials according to Fig. 25; Fig. Figure 27 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing with attached sealing materials according to Fig. 25; Fig. Figure 28 is a side view of a cover element for covering the sealed housing according to Fig. 25; Fig. 29 is a partial cross-section of the cover element according to Fig. 28, which shows the cover element and the sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing according to Fig. 25 shows; Fig. Figure 30 is a perspective view of the casing according to Fig. 9 with attached sealing materials; Fig. 31A is a perspective view, Fig. 31B is a top view, and Fig. Figure 31C is a top view of an alternative embodiment of the sealing materials according to Fig. 30; Fig. Figure 32 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing with attached sealing materials according to Fig. 30; Fig. Figure 33 is a side view of a cover element for covering the sealed housing according to Fig. 30; Fig. 34 is a partial cross-section of the cover element according to Fig. 33, which shows the cover element and sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing according to Fig. 30 shows; Fig. Figure 35 is a perspective view of the casing according to Fig. 9 with attached sealing materials; Fig. Figure 36 is a perspective view of the sealing materials according to Fig. 35; Fig. Figure 37 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing with attached sealing materials according to Fig. 35; Fig. Figure 38 is a side view of a cover element for covering the sealed housing according to Fig. 35; Fig. 39 is a partial cross-section of the cover element according to Fig. 38, which shows the cover element and sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing according to Fig. 35 shows; Fig. Figure 40 is a perspective view of a housing for enclosing an electronic circuit; Fig. Figure 41 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing according to Fig. 40, in which the sealing materials are not shown for the sake of clarity; Fig. Figure 42 is a perspective view of a housing for enclosing an electronic circuit; Fig. Figure 43 is a perspective view of a housing for enclosing an electronic circuit; Fig. Figure 44 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing according to Fig. 42, in which the sealing materials are not shown for the sake of clarity; Fig. Figure 45 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing according to Fig. 43, in which the sealing materials are not shown for the sake of clarity; Fig. Figure 46 is a perspective view of a housing for enclosing an electronic circuit; Fig. Figure 47 is a perspective view of a housing according to Fig. 46 with attached sealing materials; Fig. Figure 48 is a perspective view of the sealing materials according to Fig. 47; Fig. Figure 49 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing with attached sealing materials according to Fig. 47; Fig. Figure 50 is a side view of a cover element for covering the sealed housing according to Fig. 47; Fig. 51 is a partial cross-section of the cover element according to Fig. 50, which shows the cover element and the sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing according to Fig. 47 shows; Fig. Figure 52 is a perspective view of the casing according to Fig. 46 with attached sealing materials; Fig. 53A is a top view, and Fig. 53B is a perspective view of sealing materials according to Fig. 52; Fig. Figure 54 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing with attached sealing materials according to Fig. 52; Fig. Figure 55 is a side view of a cover element for covering the sealed housing according to Fig. 52; Fig. 56 is a partial cross-section of the cover element of Fig. 55, which shows the cover element and sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing of the Fig. 52 shows; Fig. Figure 57 is a perspective view of the casing according to Fig. 46 with attached sealing materials; Fig. Figure 58 is a perspective view of the sealing materials according to Fig. 57; Fig. Figure 59 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing with attached sealing materials according to Fig. 57; Fig. Figure 60 is a side view of a cover element for covering the sealed housing according to Fig. 57; Fig. 61 is a partial cross-section of the cover element according to Fig. 60, which shows the cover element and the sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing according to Fig. 57 shows; Fig. Figure 62 is a perspective view of the casing according to Fig. 46 with attached sealing materials; Fig. Figure 63 is a perspective view of the sealing materials according to Fig. 62; Fig. Figure 64 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing with attached sealing materials according to Fig. 62; Fig. Figure 65 is a side view of a cover element for covering the sealed housing according to Fig. 62; Fig. 66 is a partial cross-section of the cover element according to Fig. 65, which shows the cover element and the sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing according to Fig. 62 shows; Fig. Figure 67 is a perspective view of the casing according to Fig. 46 with attached sealing materials; Fig. 68 shows sealing materials according to Fig. 67 in top view and perspective view; Fig. Figure 69 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing with attached sealing materials according to Fig. 67; Fig. Figure 70 is a side view of a cover element for covering the sealed housing according to Fig. 67; Fig. 71 is a partial cross-section of the cover element according to Fig. 70, which shows the cover element and the sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing according to Fig. 67 shows; Fig. Figure 72 is a perspective view of the casing according to Fig. 46, with attached sealing materials; Fig. Figure 73 is a perspective view of the sealing materials according to Fig. 72; Fig. Figure 74 is a partially perspective exploded view of a cover element and sealing plug together with the housing with attached sealing materials according to Fig. 72; Fig. Figure 75 is a side view of a cover element for covering the sealed housing according to Fig. 72; and Fig. 76 is a partial cross-section of the cover element according to Fig. 75, which shows the cover element and the sealing materials in cross-section and an end view of the sealed housing according to Fig. 72 is shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0010] In the following discussion, numerous specific details are presented to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, those skilled in the art will recognize that the present invention can be carried out without such specific details. In other cases, known elements have been shown in schematic or block diagram form so as not to obscure the present invention with unnecessary details. Furthermore, most specific details and the like have been omitted because such details are not considered necessary for a complete understanding of the present invention and are regarded as being within the understanding of the average person skilled in the art in the relevant prior art.

[0011] Fig. Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a housing for enclosing an electronic circuit. A housing 100 can comprise a first section 110 and a second section 120. The first section 110 and the second section 120 can be connected to each other to form a housing for receiving an electronic circuit. As shown, the first section 110 can have an opening 104 through which an antenna 106 can be passed, a control input 107, a connector 108, and a display 109. Alternative embodiments can include fewer, additional, and different components.

[0012] The first section 110 of the housing 100 can comprise a top surface 112 and a plurality of walls 114 extending downwards from the top surface 112. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the first section 110 can have a rectangular upper surface 112 and four walls 114. In alternative embodiments, the first section 110 can have an upper surface 112 with a different shape and correspondingly more or fewer walls 114 than shown in Figure 1. Fig. Figure 1 shows. For example, the upper surface 112 can have a circular or egg-shaped perimeter and a single wall 114, as shown in Figure 1. Fig. 40 is shown. Alternatively, the upper surface 112 can have an irregular pentagonal shape and five walls 114, as shown in Fig. Figure 43 is shown. These figures are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered an exhaustive list of alternative configurations.

[0013] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the first section 110 can have an opening 104 to allow an antenna 106 to pass through the housing 100 and reach the electronic components contained therein. The opening 104 can be a recess in the lower edge of a wall 114. Alternatively, the opening 104 can be a hole cut through the material of the wall 114 or through the upper surface 112. Although a single opening 104 is shown, in alternative embodiments the first section 110 can have no openings, one opening, or several openings 104.

[0014] The control input 107 can access the electronic components housed in the enclosure 100. The control input 107 can be a push button, a switch, or the like. Although a single control input 107 is shown, in alternative embodiments the first section 110 can comprise zero, one, or more control inputs 107.

[0015] The first section 110 can be provided with one or more electrical connectors 108, which connect to the electronic circuit housed in the casing 100. Electrical leads can be connected to the connectors 108. Alternatively, electrical leads can be connected directly to the electronic circuit housed in the casing 100 and can exit the casing through the first section 110 without the use of connectors 108. The electronic circuit can function as a radio receiver for receiving control signals from a remote transmitter. The electrical leads can be used to transmit the control signals received from the remote transmitter to electronic control systems (not shown), such as those used in a radio-controlled model vehicle.

[0016] The display 109 can access the electronic components housed in the enclosure 100. The display 109 can be an LED light, a screen for displaying data, or the like. Although a single display 109 is shown, in alternative embodiments the first section 110 can comprise zero, one, or more displays 109.

[0017] The control inputs 107 and / or the indicators 109 can reach the electronic circuitry within the housing 100 for programming and / or operating a radio control receiver, as disclosed, for example, in US patent application no. US 2011 / 0057778A1 entitled "Automatic Determination of Configuration Parameter Settings of a Radio Remote Control Unit," published on March 10, 2011, or in US patent application no. US 2011 / 0063090A1 entitled "Establishing a Connection with a Radio Transmission Controller," published on March 17, 2011, or in US patent application no. US 2011 / 0059760A1 entitled "Communication with Exactly One Radio Receiver," published on March 10, 2011. The control input 107 and the display 109 can be accessed by an operator through the upper surface 112 of the first section 110 of the housing 100.

[0018] The second section 120 of the housing 100 can comprise a lower surface 122 and a plurality of walls 124 extending upwards from the lower surface 122. The lower surface 122 can form a base for holding electronic components within the housing 100 and a closed end to form a section of an enclosure. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the second section 120 can have a lower surface 122 with a rectangular perimeter and four walls 124. In alternative embodiments, and as described above with respect to the first section 110, the second section 120 can have a lower surface 122 with a perimeter of a different shape and correspondingly more or fewer walls 124 than shown in Figure 1. Fig. 1 is shown.

[0019] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 1, the second section 120 can have an opening 104 to allow an antenna 106 to pass through the housing 100 and access the electronic components contained within the housing 100. The opening 104 can be a recess at the upper edge of the wall 124. Alternatively, the opening 104 can be a hole cut through the material of the wall 124. Although a single opening 104 is shown, in alternative embodiments the second section 120 can contain zero, one, or a plurality of openings 104. The hole or recess forming the opening 104 can correspond to the arrangement of a corresponding opening 104, hole, or recess in the first section 110 when the first section 110 and the second section 120 are joined together to form the housing 100.

[0020] An alternative embodiment of the housing for enclosing an electronic circuit, a housing 200, is described in Fig. Figure 9 shows that the housing 200 can have a top surface 210 and a plurality of walls 202 extending downwards from the top surface 210. The housing 200 can also have a bottom surface (not shown) within the housing 200, which can be a base for receiving electronic components and a closed end for forming part of an enclosure. In an alternative embodiment, the housing 200 may not include a top surface 210. In such an embodiment, a cover element 150, as described later, can slide over the plurality of walls 202 of the housing 200 and provide a top surface of the housing 200.

[0021] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the upper surface 210 of the housing 200 can have a rectangular shape and four walls. In alternative embodiments, the upper surface 210 can have a different shape and correspondingly more or fewer walls, as shown in Figure 9. Fig. Figure 9 shows that the upper surface 210 can have a circular or egg-shaped form, as shown in Figure 9. For example, the upper surface 210 can have a circular or egg-shaped form, as shown in Figure 9. Fig. 40 is shown. Alternatively, the upper surface 210 can have an irregular pentagonal shape, as shown in Fig. Figure 43 is shown. These figures are for illustrative purposes only and should not be considered an exhaustive list of alternative configurations.

[0022] In one embodiment, the housing 200 may include a flange 204. The flange 204 may be located at the lower edge of the majority of the downward-extending walls 202. The flange 204 may extend outward from each of the walls of the housing 200 and form a surface that is substantially parallel to the upper surface 210. In an alternative embodiment, the housing 200 may not include the flange 204.

[0023] The housing 200 can have an opening 206 to allow an antenna 208 to pass through the housing 200 and reach the electronic components contained therein. The opening 206 can be, as shown, a hole through a wall of the housing 200 or, in an alternative embodiment, located on the upper surface 210 of the housing 200. Although a single opening 206 is shown, alternative embodiments of the housing 200 can contain zero, one, or a plurality of openings 206.

[0024] The control input 212 can access the electronic components enclosed by the housing 200. The control input 212 can be a push button, a switch, or the like. Although a single control input 212 is shown, in alternative embodiments the housing 200 can include zero, one, or more control inputs 212.

[0025] The display 214 can access the electronic components within the housing 200. The display 214 can be an LED light, a screen for displaying data, or the like. Although a single display 214 is shown, in alternative embodiments the housing 200 can contain zero, one, or more displays 214.

[0026] The controllers 212 and / or displays 214 can access the electronic circuitry within the housing 200 for programming and / or operating a radio control receiver, as disclosed, for example, in US patent application no. US 2011 / 0057778A1 entitled "Automatic Determination of Configuration Parameter Settings of a Radio Control Unit," published on March 10, 2011, or in US patent application no. US 2011 / 0063090A1 entitled "Establishing a Connection with a Radio Transmission Controller," published on March 17, 2011, or in US patent application no. US 2011 / 0059760A1 entitled "Communication with Exactly One Radio Receiver," published on March 10, 2011. The control input 212 and the display 214 can be accessed by an operator through the upper surface 210 of the housing 200.

[0027] The upper surface 210 can be provided with a cavity 216 containing one or more electrical connectors 218 for accessing the electronic circuit enclosed by the housing 200. Electrical plugs, connectors, wires, or the like can be connected to the connectors 218. In an alternative embodiment, the electrical wires can be directly connected to the electrical circuit enclosed by the housing 200 and can be routed out of the housing 200 through the cavity 216. The electronic circuit can function as a radio receiver for receiving control signals from a remote transmitter. The electrical wires can be used to transmit the control signals received from the remote transmitter to electronic control systems (not shown), such as those used in a radio-controlled model vehicle.

[0028] An alternative embodiment of the housing for enclosing an electronic circuit, a housing 300, is described in Fig. 46 shown. As in Fig. As shown in Figure 46, the lower surface 304 of the housing 300 can have a rectangular shape and four walls. The lower surface 304 can form a base for receiving electronic components within the housing 300 and a closed end to form a section of the housing. In alternative embodiments, the lower surface 304 can have a different shape and correspondingly more or fewer walls than shown in Figure 46. Fig. As shown in Figure 46, the lower surface 304 can have a circular, egg-shaped, or any regular or irregular polygonal shape.

[0029] The housing 300 can comprise a lower surface 304 and a plurality of walls 302 extending upwards from the lower surface 304. The lower surface 304 can have larger outer dimensions than the outer dimensions formed by the walls 302, such that a "lip" or "flange" is formed on the underside of the walls 302 and along the circumference of the housing 300. In one embodiment, the "lip" or "flange" can extend outwards from the walls 302 of the housing 300 and form a surface that is substantially coplanar with the lower surface 304. In an alternative embodiment, the lower surface 304 can extend only to the outer surface of each of the walls 302, so that the housing 300 has no "lip" or "flange".In other alternative embodiments, the “lip” or “flange” can be arranged at a height along the walls 302 such that the “lip” or “flange” is not coplanar with the lower surface 304.

[0030] The housing 300 can include an opening 306 so that an antenna 308 can pass through a wall 302 of the housing 300. The opening 306 can be a hole through a wall of the housing 300. Although a single opening 306 is shown, in alternative embodiments the housing 300 can contain zero, one, or a plurality of openings 306.

[0031] Within the housing 300, one or more electrical connectors 318 can extend upwards from the lower surface 304. Electrical plugs, connectors, wires, or the like can be connected to the terminals 318.

[0032] Back to Fig. 1. The first section 110 and the second section 120 can be configured to connect and together form a housing 100 for enclosing an electronic circuit. The first section 110 and the second section 120 can have cross-sections that correspond to each other, such that the walls 114 of the first section 110 slide over the walls 124 of the second section 120 to form the enclosed space in the housing 100. Alternatively, the first section 110 and the second section 120 can have cross-sections that correspond to each other, such that the walls 114 of the first section 110 fit into the walls 124 of the second section 120 to form the enclosed space within the housing 100.The first section 110 and the second section 120 can be held together to form the housing 100 by any prior art method, including the use of adhesives, fasteners, clamping mechanisms molded into the components and the like.

[0033] The housing 100 can have a seam 102 between the first section 110 and the second section 120, where the first section 110 is connected to the second section 120. The opening 104 can be formed in the seam 102 between the first section 110 and the second section 120, and can allow an antenna 106 to pass through the housing 100 for electrical connection with the electronic circuit enclosed within the housing 100.

[0034] Each of the embodiments described above, together with variations of each housing embodiment, can include a watertight barrier providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof when the sealing elements and methods described below are used. The housing and the watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be enclosed between a cover element 150 and a chassis 170 of a remote-controlled vehicle, as shown in the Fig. 4 and Fig. 5 is shown. Fig. 4 and Fig. 5. ESC and servo wires are not shown for clarity. Fig. 4 and Fig. Figure 5 shows only one embodiment and should not be understood as limiting the scope of the present invention. In alternative embodiments, the cover element 150 can be shaped to accommodate the various alternative configurations of the housings described above, as shown in the Fig. 12, 17, 22, 27, 32, 37, 41 and 44 to 46 are shown as examples.

[0035] With reference to Fig. 4 In one embodiment, the cover element 150 can be a molded plastic casing with an upper section 151 and a plurality of downward-facing walls. The cover element 150 can be open at the bottom to allow one of the housing configurations described above, together with the sealing element components described below, to be inserted into the cover element 150, so that the walls of the cover element 150 overlap at least partially and the walls of the housing to which the sealing element or elements are attached, thereby forming a substantially continuous watertight barrier to provide protection ranging from water-repellent to watertight between the walls of the cover element 150 and the housing.In one embodiment, the number and shape of the walls of the cover element 150 can correspond to the walls of a particular housing, so that the cover element 150 fits over the housing. It should be understood that the walls of the cover element 150 should be spaced from the walls of the housing by a suitable amount to accommodate the thickness of any sealing element or the sealing element attached to the circumference of the housing.

[0036] In certain embodiments, the cover element 150 can have a recess or opening 152 and be designed with a sealing plug 160 to form a watertight barrier, in order to provide protection ranging from water-repellent to watertight at the edges of the opening 152. In one embodiment, as described in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, the cover element 150 can have a structure comprising an upper surface 151 and a plurality of walls 153A-153D extending downwards from the upper surface 151. The upper surface 151 can have an opening 152 arranged on an upper surface 112 of the housing 100 in accordance with the control input 107 and the indicator 109. Alternatively, the upper surface 151 can have an opening 152 positioned in accordance with the control inputs 212 and the indicators 214 of the housing 200. In certain embodiments, the upper surface 151 can be provided with a contour shape to surround features or components of a housing, such as electrical conduits, control inputs, and / or indicators.

[0037] In one embodiment, the cover element 150 can have one or more fastening features 154 formed in one or more walls 153. The one or more fastening features 154 can be flanges with through holes for receiving a mechanical fastening element, such as a screw. In certain embodiments, the cover element 150 can be provided with a mounting frame 156 extending from one end of the cover element 150.

[0038] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 6, in one embodiment the mounting frame 156 can generally extend coplanarly with walls 153C and 153A which extend over the wall 153D, have a mounting feature 154B molded into a distal side 157 of the mounting frame 156 and be designed to fit around another electronic enclosure or other component of a model vehicle.

[0039] With reference to Fig. In one embodiment, the housing 100 and the sealing element 130 can be arranged within the cover element 150, with the sealing plug 160 (as described above) being installed in the opening 152. The upper surface and all four walls of the housing 100 are at least partially enclosed within the cover element 150, together with the flexible antenna (not shown), electrical wiring (not shown), and the sealing element 130. The lower surface of the housing 100 may be exposed to the environment. The cover element 150, with the housing 100 and the sealing element 130 attached thereto, can be mounted on a chassis 170 of a vehicle model and secured by means of the fastening features 154 using suitable mechanical fasteners, such as screws 172.

[0040] In one embodiment, the mounting frame 156 can fit around a protective covering 174 which is mounted on the chassis 170. Fig. Figure 5 is for illustrative purposes only. Each of the embodiments discussed above, as well as variations of this embodiment, can be attached to the housing between the cover element 150 and the chassis 170 in a manner similar to those shown, using any of the sealing elements discussed below.

[0041] With reference to Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 A-8E The electrical conductors 140 (ESC wire) can be routed over the top of the cover element 150, inserted into wire holder features 158A and 158B, which can be slots formed in the mounting frame 156 adjacent to the wall 153D. One end of the electrical conductor 140 can be retained and protected under the cover element 150. A second end of the electrical conductor 140 can be retained and protected in the protective sheath 174.

[0042] With reference to the Fig. 2, Fig. 3A and Fig. Figure 3B shows a first embodiment for forming a watertight barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of the housing 100. Although the housing 100 is shown, the present embodiment can also be provided with any of the described housing configurations or any variation thereof.

[0043] According to the present embodiment, a sealing strip 130 can be used as a sealing element. The sealing strip 130 can be arranged along the circumference of the housing 100 to cover the seam 102 between the first section 110 and the second section 120 of the housing 100. The sealing strip 130 can be a continuous strip of viscoelastic or elastomeric material. The sealing strip 130 can be made of rubber, foam, or another similar open-cell or closed-cell viscoelastic or elastomeric material. The sealing strip 130 can also be made of a material that is water-repellent and deformable.

[0044] An adhesive can be applied to the sealing tape 130 or the housing 100 to secure the sealing tape 130 around the circumference of the housing 100. The sealing tape 130 can be bonded with an adhesive along the surface 132 ( Fig. 3A) be pre-coated to allow the sealing tape 130 to be applied to the walls of the housing 100. Alternatively, the sealing tape 130 can be pre-coated with an adhesive along both walls of the sealing tape 130. According to a further alternative embodiment, the sealing tape 130 does not have a surface pre-coated with an adhesive.

[0045] The sealing strip 130 can be approximately as wide as the height of the housing 100 and have a length of at least the circumference of the housing 100. In one embodiment, the sealing strip 130 can have a length sufficient to wrap around the circumference of the housing 100, plus the overlap of one wall of the housing 100, so that one wall of the housing 100 is covered by two layers of the sealing strip 130.

[0046] During the Fig. 2, Fig. 3A and Fig. In the embodiment shown in Figure 3B, which depicts the seal described herein, the sealing tape 130 can be adhesively attached to the circumference of the housing 100, starting at a first corner 131. The sealing tape 130 can be adhesively attached to the four walls comprising the circumference of the housing 100 to form a first layer 133 of foam around the circumference of the housing 100. The antenna 106 can be bent upwards and folded over the upper surface 112 of the housing 100 when the first layer 133 of the sealing tape 130 is attached to the walls of the housing 100, so that the antenna 106 is trapped between the first layer 133 and the housing 100.

[0047] Electrical conductors 140, connected to electrical connectors 108, can be routed along the housing 100 on a wall and clamped between the first layer 133 and a second layer 135 of the sealing tape 130. One or more small gaps 136 should be provided—if necessary—between separate bundles of the electrical conductors 140a and 140b, as shown in Fig. Figure 3B shows that if there is only one bundle, no gap is required, and if there are three or more bundles, two or more corresponding gaps may be necessary. The second layer 135 may overlap a section of the circumference of the housing 100 covered by the first layer 133 and terminate at corner 137. Any excess material of the sealing tape 130 should be trimmed at corner 137. This traps the electrical conductor 140 between the first layer 133 and the second layer 135 of the sealing tape 130.

[0048] The housing 100 with the attached sealing strip 130, as described above, can be inserted into the cover element 150 so that the outer surface of the sealing strip 130 comes into contact with the inner surfaces of the cover element 150, as shown in Fig. Figure 4 shows that the inner surface of the cover element 150 can provide a compressive force along the walls of the housing 100, which is covered by the first layer 133 and the second layer 135 of the sealing tape 130. The housing 100, the sealing tape 130, and the cover element 150 thus form a watertight boundary along the circumference of the housing 100 when the compressed sealing tape 130 "flows" to fill the gaps between the outer surface of the housing 100 and the inner surface of the cover element 150.

[0049] A waterproof barrier, capable of providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, is maintained on the wall 134 of the housing 100 by the first layer 133, which forms the wall of the lower section 120 of the housing 100 in an area below the opening 104 through which the antenna 106 passes. As shown by the shaded area 134 in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the sealing tape 130 maintains adhesive contact with the wall of the housing 100, except for a relatively small area near the antenna 106. A waterproof barrier, which can provide protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, is formed around the wires of the electrical conductor 140 by the sealing tape 130 of the first layer 133 and the second layer 135, which "flow" to fill gaps, so that the sealing tape 130 is pressed tightly around the electrical conductor 140.

[0050] In Fig. Arrows A and B show that a watertight seal is formed around the electrical conductor 140 by the foam, which forms itself tightly around the electrical conductor 140. Arrow B shows that a watertight seal is maintained on this side of the housing 100 by the foam, which contacts the housing 100 below the antenna outlet. Arrow C shows that the antenna 10 emerges from the housing 100 at half its height from the ground.

[0051] An embodiment of a waterproof barrier, which can provide protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of a housing, is described in the Fig. 10-14 shown as arrangement 230. Fig. 10, Fig. 11, Fig. 12, Fig. 13 to Fig. Figure 14 are only examples and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present embodiment to apply only to the specific enclosure shown. The present waterproof barrier, which can provide protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of an enclosure, can be used with any of the enclosure configurations described above.

[0052] Referring first to Fig. 10 A watertight barrier, which can provide protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed around the housing 200 and the wire bundles 224A and 224B using an inner sealing strip 220 and an outer sealing strip 222 as sealing elements. The inner sealing strip 220 and the outer sealing strip 222 can each have a material loop and a shape that substantially matches the respective housing to which the inner sealing strip 220 and the outer sealing strip 222 are to be attached. For example, in the particular embodiment shown in the Fig. 10, Fig. 11A and Fig. 11B the inner sealing strip 220 and the outer sealing strip 222 have a rectangular shape.

[0053] In alternative embodiments, the inner sealing strip 220 and / or the outer sealing strip 222 can comprise one or more lengths or strips of material which are attached to one or more walls of a housing and are configured to form a continuous “loop” of material along the one or more walls of a housing. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the inner sealing strip 220 and / or the outer sealing strip 222 can be a single strip of material which can be arranged along one or more walls 202 of the housing 200 without forming a continuous “loop” of material.

[0054] The inner sealing strip 220 and the outer sealing strip 222 can be semi-rigid, die-cut, and made of rubber, foam, or another similar open-cell or closed-cell viscoelastic or elastomeric material. In one embodiment, the inner sealing strip 220 and the outer sealing strip 222 can, for example, be rubber strips. The material can furthermore be water-repellent and deformable.

[0055] The inner sealing strip 220 and the outer sealing strip 222 can have circumferential dimensions that are substantially similar to the circumferential dimensions of the housing 200. Alternatively, the inner sealing strip 220 and the outer sealing strip 222 can be configured to have a smaller circumferential length than the housing 200, so that the sealing strip can be "stretched" over the circumference of the housing 200. The inner sealing strip 220 and the outer sealing strip 222 can have a height that is substantially the same as the height of the housing 200.

[0056] With reference to Fig. 10. A watertight barrier, which can provide protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed along the outer circumference of the housing 200 by first arranging the inner sealing strip 220 around the housing 200 and pressing the inner sealing strip 220 downwards against the flange 204 ( Fig. 14) If the housing 200 is equipped with an antenna, the antenna can be clamped between the sealing strip 220 and the housing 200, as shown in Fig. 10 is shown.

[0057] The elasticity of the inner sealing strip 220 ensures that it remains in contact with the housing 200. In this way, the inner sealing strip 220 can be attached to the housing 200 without the use of an adhesive between the inner sealing strip 220 and the housing 200. Alternatively, according to one embodiment, an adhesive can be applied between the inner sealing strip 220 and the housing 200.

[0058] With the inner sealing strip 220 in place, the wire bundles 224a and 224b are positioned so that they extend over the inner sealing strip 220, as shown in Fig. Figure 10 shows that the outer sealing strip 222 can then be arranged around the housing 200, over the inner sealing strip 220 and the wire bundles 224A and 224B, so that the wire bundles 224A and 224B are clamped between the inner sealing strip 220 and the outer sealing strip 222. As previously described in relation to Fig. As described in section 3B, one or more small gaps should be provided between the individual wire bundles 224A and 224B, if necessary. It should be noted that if only one bundle is present, no gap is required, and if three or more bundles are present, two or more gaps may be required accordingly.

[0059] The elasticity of the outer sealing tape 222 can ensure that the outer sealing tape 222 remains in contact with the inner sealing tape 220.

[0060] The outer sealing strip 222 can be arranged over the inner sealing strip 220 without the use of an adhesive between the outer sealing strip 222 and the inner sealing strip 220. Alternatively, according to one embodiment, an adhesive can be applied between the outer sealing strip 222 and the inner sealing strip 220.

[0061] The assembly 230 with the attached sealing elements 220 and 222, as described above, can be inserted into the cover element 150, as shown in Fig. 12 is shown, so that the walls of the cover element 150 overlap at least partially each of the walls of the housing 200 which are covered by the inner sealing strip 220 and the outer sealing strip 222, thereby forming an substantially continuous waterproof barrier to provide protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof between the walls of the cover element 150 and the housing 200.

[0062] In its assembled state, as shown in the Fig. 13 and Fig. As shown in Figure 14, the inner surfaces of the cover element 150 can press against the outer sealing strip 222 of the arrangement 230. The compressive force can cause the viscoelastic or elastomeric material of the outer sealing strip 222 to "flow" into any gaps between the inner surface of the cover element 150 and the outer sealing strip 222, thereby forming a watertight barrier that provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof between the cover element 150 and the outer sealing strip 222.

[0063] Similarly, the outer sealing tape 222 can press against the inner sealing tape 220, causing the viscoelastic or elastomeric material of the two sealing elements to "flow" into the gap between the outer sealing tape 222 and the inner sealing tape 220 and around the wire bundle 224. A watertight barrier can be formed by the viscoelastic or elastomeric sealing elements, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to watertight between the outer sealing tape 222 and the inner sealing tape 220 and around the wire bundles 224A and 224B.

[0064] The material of the inner sealing tape 220 can also “flow” to form a waterproof barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof between the inner sealing tape 220 and the housing 200.

[0065] An embodiment of the present waterproof barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of the housing 300, is described in the Fig. Figures 62-66 show arrangement 360. The sealing components and their application to the housing 300 are essentially the same as described above with reference to the housing 200 and are not repeated here.

[0066] An embodiment of another waterproof barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of a housing, is described in Fig. 15-19 shown as arrangement 240. Fig. 15, Fig. 16, Fig. 17, Fig. 18 to Fig. References 19 and 19 are for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as limiting the scope of the present embodiment to the specific housing shown. The present waterproof barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of a housing, can be applied to any of the housing configurations described above.

[0067] Referring first to Fig. 15 A waterproof barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed around the housing 200 and the wire bundles 224A and 224B using the inner sealing tape 226 and the outer sealing tape 228 as sealing elements. The inner sealing tape 226 and the outer sealing tape 228 can each be a continuous loop of material and each have a circular shape, as shown in the Fig. shown in 16A or 16B.

[0068] In alternative embodiments, the inner sealing strip 226 and / or the outer sealing strip 228 can be a length of material or one or more strips of material which are attached to one or more walls of a housing and form a continuous “loop” of material along the one or more walls of a housing. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the inner sealing strip 226 and / or the outer sealing strip 228 can be a single strip of material which can be arranged along one or more walls 202 of the housing 200 without forming a continuous “loop” of material.

[0069] The inner sealing strip 226 and the outer sealing strip 228 can be semi-rigid, die-cut, and made of rubber, foam, or another similar open-cell or closed-cell viscoelastic or elastomeric material. In one embodiment, the inner sealing strip 226 and the outer sealing strip 228 can, for example, be rubber strips. The material can furthermore be water-repellent and deformable.

[0070] The inner sealing strip 226 and the outer sealing strip 228 can each have a circumferential dimension that is substantially equal to the circumferential dimension of the housing 200. Alternatively, the inner sealing strip 226 and the outer sealing strip 228 can have a shorter circumferential length than the circumferential length of the housing 200, so that the sealing strip can be "stretched" over the circumference of the housing 200. The inner sealing strip 226 and the outer sealing strip 228 can have a height that is substantially the same as the height of the housing 200.

[0071] With reference to Fig. 15 A watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed along the outer circumference of the housing 200 by first arranging the inner sealing strip around the housing 200 and pressing the inner sealing strip 226 downwards against the flange 204 ( Fig. 19) If the housing 200 is equipped with an antenna, the antenna can be clamped between the sealing strip 226 and the housing 200, as shown in Fig. Figure 15 shows that the elasticity of the inner sealing strip 226 ensures that it remains in contact with the housing 200. In this way, the inner sealing strip 226 can be attached to the housing 200 without the use of an adhesive between the inner sealing strip 226 and the housing 200. Alternatively, in one embodiment, an adhesive can be applied between the inner sealing strip 226 and the housing 200.

[0072] When the inner sealing strip 226 is in place, the wire bundles 224A and 224B are arranged so that they extend over the inner sealing strip 226, as shown in Fig. Figure 15 shows that the outer sealing strip 228 can then be arranged around the housing 200, over the inner sealing strip 226 and the wire bundles 224A and 224B, so that the wire bundles 224A and 224B are clamped between the inner sealing strip 226 and the outer sealing strip 228. As previously described with reference to Fig. As described in section 3B, one or more small gaps should be provided between the individual wire bundles 224A and 224B, if necessary. It should be noted that if only one bundle is present, no gap is required, and if three or more bundles are present, two or more gaps may be necessary.

[0073] The elasticity of the outer sealing strip 228 ensures that it remains in contact with the inner sealing strip 226. The outer sealing strip 228 can be positioned over the inner sealing strip 226 without the use of an adhesive between them. Alternatively, in one embodiment, an adhesive can be applied between the outer sealing strip 228 and the inner sealing strip 226.

[0074] The assembly 240 with the inner sealing strip 226 and outer sealing strip 228 attached as described above can be inserted into the cover element 150 as shown in Fig. 17 shows that the walls of the cover element 150 overlap at least partially each of the walls of the housing 200 covered by the inner sealing strip 226 and the outer sealing strip 228, forming an essentially continuous watertight barrier which provides protection in the range from water-repellent to watertight between the walls of the cover element 150 and the housing 200.

[0075] In its assembled state, as shown in the Fig. 18 and Fig. As shown in Figure 19, the inner surfaces of the cover element 150 can press against the outer sealing strip 228 of the arrangement 240. The pressure force can cause the material of the outer sealing strip 228 to "flow" into any gaps between the inner surface of the cover element 150 and the outer sealing strip 228, forming a watertight barrier that provides protection ranging from water-repellent to watertight between the cover element 150 and the outer sealing strip 228.

[0076] The outer sealing strip 228 can also press against the inner sealing strip 226, causing the material from both sealing elements to flow into the gaps between the outer sealing strip 228 and the inner sealing strip 226 and around the wire bundle 224. A watertight barrier can be formed, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to watertight between the outer sealing strip 228 and the inner sealing strip 226 and around the wire bundles 224A and 224B. The material of the inner sealing strip 226 can also flow to form a watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to watertight between the inner sealing strip 226 and the housing 200.

[0077] An embodiment of the present waterproof barrier, which provides protection in the range from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of the housing 300, is described in Fig. 67-71 are shown as assembly 370. The sealing components and their application to housing 300 are essentially the same as described above with regard to housing 200 and are not repeated here.

[0078] An embodiment of another waterproof barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of a housing, is described in Fig. 20-24 shown as arrangement 250. Fig. 20, Fig. 21, Fig. 22, Fig. 23 to Fig. Figure 24 are only examples and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present embodiment to the specific housings shown. The present waterproof barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of a housing, can be applied to any of the housing configurations described above.

[0079] Referring first to Fig. 20 A waterproof barrier, which provides protection in the range from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed around the housing 200 and the wire bundles 224A and 224B using a sealing tape 226 and a sealing strip 232 as sealing elements.

[0080] The sealing tape 226 can be a continuous loop of material and a circular shape, as shown in Fig. Figure 21 shows the sealing strip 226. In alternative embodiments, the sealing strip 226 can be a length of material or one or more strips of material that can be applied to one or more walls of a housing and is configured to form a continuous “loop” of material along one or more walls of a housing. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the sealing strip 226 can be a single strip of material that can be arranged along one or more walls 202 of the housing 200 without forming a continuous “loop” of material.

[0081] The sealing tape 226 can be semi-rigid, die-cut, and made of rubber, foam, or another similar open-cell or closed-cell viscoelastic or elastomeric material. In one embodiment, the sealing tape 226 can, for example, be a rubber band. The material can furthermore be water-repellent and deformable.

[0082] The sealing strip 226 can have a circumferential dimension that is substantially equal to the circumferential dimension of the housing 200. Alternatively, the sealing strip 226 can be configured to have a smaller circumferential length than the circumferential length of the housing 200, allowing the sealing strip to be "stretched" over the circumference of the housing 200. The sealing strip 226 can have a height that is substantially the same as the height of the housing 200.

[0083] The sealing strip 232 can have a rectangular shape and an inner surface 233, as shown in Fig. Figure 21 shows that the inner surface 233 may be coated with an adhesive. The sealing strip 232 may be made of rubber, foam, or another similar open-cell or closed-cell viscoelastic or elastomeric material. The material may further be water-repellent and deformable. The sealing strip 232 may have height and length dimensions substantially equal to the height and length dimensions of a wall of the housing 200. The sealing strip 232 may be configured to have sufficient thickness to deform around the wire bundles 224 when the wire bundles are pressed against a surface of the sealing strip 232.

[0084] With reference to Fig. 20 A watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed along the outer circumference of the housing 200 by first placing the sealing strip 226 around the housing 200 and pressing the sealing strip 226 down against the flange 204. If the housing 200 is equipped with an antenna, the antenna can be clamped between the sealing strip 226 and the housing 200, as shown in Fig. Figure 20 shows that the elasticity of the sealing tape 226 ensures that it remains in contact with the housing 200. In this way, the sealing tape 226 can be attached to the housing 200 without the use of an adhesive between the sealing tape 226 and the housing 200. Alternatively, in one embodiment, an adhesive can be applied between the sealing tape 226 and the housing 200.

[0085] The sealing strip 226 allows the wire bundles 224 to be arranged on site so that they extend over the sealing strip 226, as shown in Fig. 20 is shown. The sealing strip 232 can then be attached over the sealing tape 226 and to the wall of the housing 200, over which the wire bundles 224 are guided with their inner surface 233 facing the housing 200. The wire bundles 224 can be clamped between the sealing tape 226 and the sealing strip 232. As previously described in relation to Fig. As described in section 3B, one or more small gaps should be provided between the individual wire bundles 224A and 224B, if necessary. It should be noted that where there is only one bundle, no gap is required, and where three or more bundles may be present, two or more gaps may be required accordingly.

[0086] The assembly 250 with the sealing tape 226 and the sealing strips 232 attached as described above can be inserted into the cover element 150 as shown in Fig. 22 is shown, so that the walls of the cover element 150 overlap at least partially each of the walls of the housing 200 covered by the sealing tape 226 and the sealing strips 232, thereby forming an essentially continuous waterproof barrier which provides protection in the range from water-repellent to waterproof between the walls of the cover element 150 and the housing 200.

[0087] In its assembled state, as shown in the Fig. 23 and Fig. As shown in Figure 24, the inner surfaces of the cover element 150 can press against the sealing tape 226 and the sealing strip 232 of the assembly 250. The compressive force can cause the material of the sealing tape 226 to "flow" into any gaps between the inner surface of the cover element 150 and the sealing tape 226, thereby forming a watertight barrier that provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof between the cover element 150 and the sealing tape 226. Similarly, the compressive force can cause the material of the sealing strip 232 to "flow" into any gaps between the inner surface of the cover element 150 and the sealing strip 232, forming a watertight barrier that provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof between the cover element 150 and the sealing strip 232.

[0088] The sealing strip 232 can press against the sealing tape 226, causing the material of both sealing elements to flow into the gaps between the sealing strip 232 and the sealing tape 226 and around the wire bundles 224. A watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed between the sealing strip 232 and the sealing tape 226, as well as around the wire bundles 224A and 224B. The material of the sealing tape 226 can also flow to form a watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, between the sealing tape 226 and the housing 200.

[0089] An embodiment of the present waterproof barrier, which provides protection in the range from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of the housing 300, is described in Fig. Figures 72-76 show assembly 380. The sealing components and their application to housing 300 are essentially the same as described above with regard to housing 200 and are not repeated here.

[0090] An embodiment of another waterproof barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of a housing, is described in Fig. 25-29 shown as arrangement 260. Fig. 25, Fig. 26, Fig. 27, Fig. 28 to Fig. Figure 29 are only examples and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present embodiment to the specific enclosures shown. The present waterproof barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of an enclosure, can be applied to any of the enclosure configurations described above.

[0091] Referring first to Fig. 25, a watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed around the housing 200 and the wire bundles 224A and 224B using the sealing tape 234 as a sealing element. The sealing tape 234 can be a continuous loop of material and have a shape that corresponds to the specific housing to which the sealing tape 234 is to be attached. For example, in the particular embodiment in the Fig. 25 and Fig. 26. The sealing tape 234 can have a rectangular shape.

[0092] In alternative embodiments, the sealing strip 234 can comprise a length of material or one or more strips of material that can be applied to one or more walls of a housing and is configured to create a continuous "loop" of the material along the one or more walls of the housing. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the sealing strip 234 can be a single strip of material that can be arranged along one or more walls 202 of the housing 200 without forming a continuous "loop" of the material.

[0093] The sealing tape 234 can be semi-rigid, die-cut, and made of rubber, foam, or another similar open-cell or closed-cell viscoelastic or elastomeric material. The material can also be water-repellent and deformable. The sealing tape 234 can have a uniform material composition or, alternatively, be a composite of two or more bonded materials.

[0094] The sealing strip 234 can have inner circumference dimensions that are essentially similar to the circumference dimensions of the housing 200. Alternatively, the sealing strip 234 can be configured to have slightly smaller circumference dimensions than the housing 200, so that the sealing strip 234 is "stretched" over the housing 200. The sealing strip 234 can have a height that is essentially the same as the height of the housing 200.

[0095] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 26, the sealing strip 234 can have one thick side 235 and three thin walls 237. The thick side 235 can allow for greater deformation to accommodate deformation of components pressed into the thick side 235, such as wire bundles 224. The thick side 235 can be configured to have sufficient thickness to allow the sealing strip to deform around the wire bundles 234.

[0096] As shown, the thick side 235 corresponds to a longer side of the rectangular sealing strip 234. In an alternative embodiment, the sealing strip 234 can be configured to have the thick side 235 along a shorter side of the sealing strip 234. Additionally, the sealing strip 234 can be configured to have more than one thick side 235 and correspondingly fewer thin walls 237.

[0097] With reference to Fig. 25 A watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed along the outer circumference of a housing 200 by placing the sealing strip 234 around the housing 200 and pressing the sealing strip 234 downwards against the flange 204 of the housing 200. If the housing 200 is equipped with an antenna, the antenna can be clamped between the sealing strip 234 and the housing 200, as shown in Fig. Figure 25 shows that the elasticity of the sealing tape 234 ensures that it remains in contact with the housing 200 along its circumference. In this way, the sealing tape 234 can be attached to the housing 200 without the use of an adhesive between the sealing tape 234 and the housing 200. Alternatively, in one embodiment, an adhesive can be applied between the sealing tape 234 and the housing 200.

[0098] With the sealing strip 234 in place, the wire bundles 224A and 224B can be arranged so that they extend over the thick side 235 of the sealing strip 234, as shown in Fig. 25 is shown. As previously mentioned in relation to Fig. As described in section 3B, one or more small gaps should be provided between the individual wire bundles 224A and 224B, if necessary. It should be noted that where only one bundle is present, no gap may be required, and where three or more bundles may be present, two or more gaps may be required accordingly.

[0099] The assembly 260, with a sealing strip 234 attached as described above and with the wire bundles 234A and 234B arranged as described above, can be inserted into the cover element 150 as shown in Fig. 27 is shown, so that the walls of the cover element 150 overlap at least partially each of the walls of the housing 200 covered by the sealing tape 234, which form an essentially continuous waterproof barrier, providing protection in the range from water-repellent to waterproof between the walls of the cover element 150 and the housing 200.

[0100] In its assembled state, as shown in the Fig. 28 and Fig. As shown in Figure 29, the inner surfaces of the cover element 150 can press against the sealing strip 234 of the arrangement 260. The compressive force can cause the material of the sealing strip 234 to "flow" into any gaps between the inner surface of the cover element 150 and the sealing strip 234, thereby forming a watertight barrier that provides protection ranging from water-repellent to watertight between the cover element 150 and the sealing strip 234.

[0101] The material of the thick side 235 of the sealing tape 234 can "flow" into the gaps around the wire bundles 224. A watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed around the wire bundles 224A and 224B. The material of the sealing tape 234 can also "flow" to form a watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, between the sealing tape 234 and the housing 200.

[0102] An embodiment of the present waterproof barrier, which provides protection in the range from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of the housing 300, is described in Fig. 47-51 shown as arrangement 330. The sealing components and their application to housing 300 are essentially the same as described above with respect to housing 200 and are not repeated here.

[0103] An embodiment of a waterproof barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of a housing, is shown in Fig. 30-34 shown as arrangement 270. Fig. 30, Fig. 31, Fig. 32, Fig. 33 to Fig. Figure 34 are only examples and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present embodiment to the specific enclosures shown. The present waterproof barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of an enclosure, can be applied to any of the enclosure configurations described above.

[0104] Referring first to Fig. 30 A watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed around the housing 200 and the wire bundles 224A and 224B using a sealing tape 236 as a sealing element. The sealing tape 236 can be a continuous loop of material and can have a shape that corresponds to the respective housing to which the sealing tape 236 can be attached. For example, in the particular embodiment in the Fig. 30, Fig. 31 A and Fig. 31B, the sealing tape 236 can have a rectangular shape.

[0105] In alternative embodiments, the sealing strip 236 can be a length of material or one or more strips of material that can be applied to one or more walls of a housing and is configured to form a continuous “loop” of the material along one or more walls of a housing. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the inner sealing strip 236 can be a single strip of material that can be arranged along one or more walls 202 of the housing 200 without forming a continuous “loop” of the material.

[0106] The sealing tape 236 can be semi-rigid, die-cut, and made of rubber, foam, or another similar open-cell or closed-cell viscoelastic or elastomeric material. The material can also be water-repellent and deformable. The sealing tape 236 can have a uniform material composition or, alternatively, it can be a composite of two or more bonded materials.

[0107] The sealing strip 236 can have an inner circumference dimension that is essentially the same as the circumference dimension of the housing 200. Alternatively, the sealing strip 236 can be configured to have a slightly smaller circumference dimension than the housing 200, so that the sealing strip 236 can be "stretched" over the housing 200. The sealing strip 236 can have a height that is essentially the same as the height of the housing 200.

[0108] As in the Fig. 31A and Fig. As shown in Figure 31B, the sealing strip 236 can have one thick side 239 and three thin walls 238. The thick side 239 can allow for greater deformation to accommodate the components pressed into the thick side 239, such as wire bundles 224. The thick side 239 can be configured to have sufficient thickness to allow the sealing strip to deform around the wire bundles 224.

[0109] As shown, the thick side 239 corresponds to a longer side of the rectangular sealing strip 236. In an alternative embodiment, the sealing strip 236 can be configured to have the thick side 239 along a shorter side of the sealing strip 236. Additionally, the sealing strip 236 can be configured to have more than one thick side 239 and correspondingly fewer thin walls 238.

[0110] As in the Fig. As shown in Figure 31 AC, one or more openings 241, 243 for receiving the wire bundles 224 A and 224 B can be provided along the thick side 239 of the sealing tape 236. For each opening 241, 243, the sealing tape 236 can have a corresponding slot 245, 247, which allows a wire bundle 224 to be pressed through the material of the sealing tape 236 and into an opening 241, 243.

[0111] In one embodiment, the openings 241, 243 can have an oval cross-sectional shape oriented essentially perpendicular to the slots 245, 247, as shown in the Fig. 31A and Fig. Figure 31B shows the openings 241 and 243 as shown. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the openings 241 and 243 may have a different cross-sectional shape, for example, circular, rectangular, or the like. The openings 241 and 243 may be configured to have a cross-sectional area substantially similar to that of the wire bundle 224 contained in the openings 241 and 243.

[0112] In yet another alternative embodiment, as in Fig. As shown in Figure 31C, the openings 241, 243 can instead be a second pair of slots cut into the sealing strip 236 and oriented perpendicular to the slots 241, 243. In this embodiment, the openings 241, 243 are formed without removing any material from the sealing strip 236. The openings 241, 243 can be enlarged to accommodate a wire bundle 224.

[0113] As shown, the sealing strip 236 has two openings 241, 243 and two slots 245, 247 corresponding to the two wire bundles 224A and 224B. In one embodiment, the number of openings and slots can vary to correspond to the number of wire bundles connected to the housing 200. In another embodiment, the openings 241, 243 and the corresponding slots 245, 247 can be located anywhere along the thick side 239 of the sealing strip 236. The slots 245, 247 can also be configured to allow the openings 241, 243 to be accessible from either the inner surface 249 or the outer surface 251 of the sealing strip 236.

[0114] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 30, a watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed along the outer circumference of the housing 200 by pushing a wire bundle 224A through the slot 245 and into the opening 241 of the sealing strip 236. Similarly, the wire bundle 224B can be guided through the slot 247 and into the opening 243 of the sealing strip 236. The sealing strip 236 can then be arranged or "stretched" around the housing 200 and pressed downwards into contact with the flange 204 of the housing 200. If the housing 200 is equipped with an antenna, the antenna can be clamped between the sealing strip 236 and the housing 200, as shown in Figure 30. Fig. 30 is shown.

[0115] The elasticity of the sealing tape 236 ensures that it remains in contact with the housing 200 along its circumference. In this way, the sealing tape 236 can be attached to the housing 200 without the use of an adhesive between the sealing tape 236 and the housing 200. Alternatively, in one embodiment, an adhesive can be applied between the sealing tape 236 and the housing 200.

[0116] The assembly 270, with the sealing strip 236 attached as described above and with the wire bundles 224A and 224B arranged as described above, can be inserted into the cover element 150 as shown in Fig. 32 is shown, so that the walls of the cover element 150 overlap at least partially each of the walls of the housing 200 covered with the sealing tape 236, which form an essentially continuous waterproof barrier, providing protection in the range from water-repellent to waterproof between the walls of the cover element 150 and the housing 200.

[0117] In its assembled state, shown in the Fig. 33 and Fig. 34, the inner surfaces of the cover element 150 can press against the sealing tape 236 of the arrangement 270. The pressure force can cause the material of the sealing tape 236 to "flow" into any gaps between the inner surface of the cover element 150 and the sealing tape 236, thereby forming a watertight barrier that provides protection ranging from water-repellent to watertight between the cover element 150 and the sealing tape 236.

[0118] The material of the thick side 239 of the sealing tape 236 can flow into the gaps between the openings 241, 243 and the wire bundles 224A and 224B, compressing the slots 245, 247. A watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed around the wire bundles 224A and 224B. The material of the sealing tape 236 can also flow to form a watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, between the sealing tape 236 and the housing 200.

[0119] An embodiment of the present waterproof barrier, which provides protection in the range from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of the housing 300, is described in Fig. 52-56 shown as arrangement 340. The sealing components and their application to housing 300 are essentially the same as described above with respect to housing 200 and are not repeated here.

[0120] An embodiment of a further waterproof barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of a housing, is described in Fig. 35-39 shown as arrangement 280. Fig. 35, Fig. 36, Fig. 37, Fig. 38 to Fig. Figure 39 is only exemplary and should not be interpreted as limiting the scope of the present embodiment to the specific enclosures shown. The present waterproof barrier, which provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of an enclosure, can be applied to any of the enclosure configurations described above.

[0121] With reference first to Fig. 35 A waterproof barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed around the housing 200 and the wire bundles 224 using a sealing tape 220 and a sealing strip 232 as sealing elements. The sealing tape 220 can be a continuous loop of a material and can have a shape that corresponds to the respective external dimensions of the housing onto which the sealing tape 220 is to be applied. For example, in the particular in the Fig. 35 and Fig. In the embodiment shown in 36, the sealing strip 220 can have a rectangular shape.

[0122] In alternative embodiments, the inner sealing strip 220 can be a length of material or one or more strips of material that can be applied to one or more walls of a housing and is configured to form a continuous "loop" of the material along one or more walls of a housing. Alternatively, in one embodiment, the sealing strip 220 can be a single strip of material that can be arranged along one or more walls 202 of the housing 200 without forming a continuous "loop" of the material.

[0123] The sealing strip 220 can be semi-rigid, die-cut, and made of rubber, foam, or another similar open-cell or closed-cell viscoelastic or elastomeric material. The material can also be water-repellent and deformable. The sealing strip 220 can have circumferential dimensions that are substantially similar to the circumferential dimensions of the housing 200. Alternatively, the sealing strip 220 can be configured to have slightly smaller circumferential dimensions than those of the housing 200, so that the sealing strip 220 can be "stretched" over the housing 200. The sealing strip 220 can have a height that is substantially the same as the height of the housing 200.

[0124] The sealing strip 232 can have a rectangular shape and an inner surface 233, as shown in Fig. Figure 36 shows that the inner surface 233 may be coated with an adhesive. The sealing strip 232 may be made of rubber, foam, or another similar open-cell or closed-cell viscoelastic or elastomeric material. The material may further be water-repellent and deformable. The sealing strip 232 may have height and length dimensions that are substantially equal to the height and length dimensions of a wall of the housing 200. The sealing strip 232 may be configured to have sufficient thickness to allow the sealing strip to deform around the wire bundles 224 when the wire bundles are pressed against a surface of the sealing strip 232.

[0125] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 35, a watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed along the outer circumference of the housing 200 by first placing the sealing strip 220 around the housing 200 and then pressing the sealing strip 220 downwards into contact with the flange 204. If the housing 200 is equipped with an antenna, the antenna can be clamped between the sealing strip 220 and the housing 200, as shown in Figure 35. Fig. 35 is shown.

[0126] The elasticity of the sealing tape 220 ensures that it remains in contact with the housing 200. In this way, the sealing tape 220 can be attached to the housing 200 without the use of an adhesive between the sealing tape 220 and the housing 200. Alternatively, in one embodiment, an adhesive can be used between the sealing tape 220 and the housing 200.

[0127] With the sealing strip 220 in place, the wire bundles 224 can be positioned so that they extend over the sealing strip 220, as shown in Fig. Figure 20 shows that the sealing strip 232 can then be attached over the sealing tape 220 and to the wall of the housing 200, over which the wire bundles 224 are guided with the inner surface 233 of the sealing strips 232 facing the side of the housing 200. The wire bundles 224 can be clamped between the sealing tape 220 and the sealing strips 232. As previously described in relation to Fig. As described in 3B, one or more small gaps should be provided between separate wire bundles 224, if necessary. It should be noted that where there is only one bundle, no gap may be required, and where three or more bundles may be present, two or more gaps may be required accordingly.

[0128] The assembly 280 with the sealing tape 220 and sealing strip 232 attached as described above can be inserted into the cover element 150 as shown in Fig. 37 shows that the walls of the cover element 150 overlap at least partially each of the walls of the housing 200 covered by the sealing tape 220 and the sealing strip 232, forming an substantially continuous watertight barrier which provides protection in the range from water-repellent to watertight between the walls of the cover element 150 and the housing 200.

[0129] In its assembled state, as shown in the Fig. 38 and Fig. As shown in Figure 39, the inner surfaces of the cover element 150 can press against the sealing tape 220 and the sealing strip 232 of the assembly 280. The compressive force can cause the material of the sealing tape 220 to "flow" into any gaps between the inner surface of the cover element 150 and the sealing tape 220, thereby forming a watertight barrier that provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof between the cover element 150 and the sealing tape 220. Similarly, the compressive force can cause the material of the sealing strip 232 to "flow" into any gaps between the inner surface of the cover element 150 and the sealing strip 232, forming a watertight barrier that provides protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof between the cover element 150 and the sealing strip 232.

[0130] The sealing strip 232 can press against the sealing tape 220, causing the material of both sealing elements to flow into the gaps between the sealing strip 232 and the sealing tape 220 and around the wire bundle 224. A watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, can be formed between the sealing strip 232 and the sealing tape 220, as well as around the wire bundles 224. The material of the sealing tape 220 can also flow to form a watertight barrier, providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof, between the sealing tape 220 and the housing 200.

[0131] An embodiment of the present waterproof barrier, which provides protection in the range from water-repellent to waterproof along the circumference of the housing 300, is described in Fig.57-61 shown as arrangement 350. The sealing components and their application to housing 300 are essentially the same as described above with respect to housing 200 and are not repeated here.

Claims

[1] Enclosure for a component of a model vehicle, comprising: a housing (100, 200, 300) for holding a component, wherein the housing (100, 200, 300) further comprises one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) that at least partially surround the component, wherein the one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) each have a height; a cover (150) with one or more cover perimeter walls (153A-153D) surrounding one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302); one or more sealing elements (130) arranged between one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) and one or more cover perimeter walls (153A-153D), wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) extend along a section of the height of one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302); and one or more electrical wires extending from the component; wherein the one or more cover perimeter walls (153A-153D) are configured to contact the one or more sealing elements (130) with the one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302), forming a substantially continuous seal around the perimeter of the housing (100, 200, 300) to protect the component, wherein at least one of the one or more electrical wires extends outwards from the housing (100, 200, 300) between the one or more housing perimeter walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) and the one or more cover perimeter walls (153A-153D) and adjoins the one or more sealing elements (130), and wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) are configured to form a seal with the one or more wires between the one or more perimeter walls of the housing (100, 200, 300) and the cover (150). [2] Enclosure according to claim 1, wherein the one or more cover circumferential walls (153A-153D) are configured to overlap at least a substantial portion of the one or more housing circumferential walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) and at least a substantial portion of the one or more sealing elements (130), thereby providing protection ranging from water-repellent to waterproof between the housing (100, 200, 300) and cover (150). [3] Enclosure according to claim 1, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) correspond to the shape of the one or more circumferential walls of the housing (100, 200, 300) and the cover (150). [4] Enclosure according to claim 1, wherein the housing (100, 200, 300) further comprises a closed end with a circumference, and wherein one or more housing circumferential walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) extend away from the circumference of the closed end. [5] Enclosure according to claim 4, further comprising one or more flanges (204) extending outwards from the housing periphery walls to hold the one or more sealing elements (130) between the one or more periphery walls of the housing (100, 200, 300) and the cover (150). [6] Enclosure according to claim 4, wherein the one or more enclosure circumferential walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) extend outwards from the circumference of the closed end. [7] Enclosure according to claim 1, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) comprise one or more lengths of a deformable material which surrounds the one or more housing circumferential walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302). [8] Enclosure according to claim 7, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) comprise at least one rubber band. [9] Enclosure according to claim 8, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) comprise at least one length of foam. [10] Enclosure according to claim 1, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) further comprise at least two lengths of a deformable material and wherein the one or more wires are arranged between the at least two lengths of the deformable material. [11] Enclosure according to claim 1, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) overlap the one or more wires and at least one of the one or more housing circumferential walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302). [12] Enclosure according to claim 1, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) comprise a foam with an adhesive which bonds at least a section of the foam to at least one of the one or more housing circumferential walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302). [13] Envelope according to claim 1, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) comprise an inner band (220, 226) made of a deformable material and an outer band (222, 228) made of a deformable material superimposed on the inner band (220, 226), wherein at least one of the one or more wires is arranged between at least one section of each of the inner and outer bands (220, 222, 226, 228). [14] Envelope according to claim 13, wherein the inner band (220, 226) comprises a substantially continuous length of a deformable material, and the outer band (222, 228) comprises a length of a deformable material. [15] Enclosure according to claim 1, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) comprise a deformable material surrounding the one or more housing circumferential walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302), and wherein the deformable material forming a seal with the one or more wires is relatively thicker than other sections of the deformable material. [16] Enclosure according to claim 15, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) comprise a foam surrounding the one or more housing circumferential walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302), and wherein the foam forming a seal with the one or more wires is deformable to a greater extent relative to one or more other sections of the foam. [17] Envelope according to claim 15, wherein at least one section of one of the one or more wires is arranged between the deformable material and at least one of the one or more cover perimeter walls (153A-153D). [18] Enclosure according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the one or more sealing elements (130) comprises at least one opening (241, 243) which extends through the sealing element (130) and traverses at least a section of the height of at least one of the one or more housing circumferential walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) adjacent to the one or more electrical wires, and wherein at least one section of one of the one or more electrical wires extends through the opening (241, 243). [19] Enclosure according to claim 18, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) comprise a deformable material surrounding the one or more housing circumferential walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302), and wherein the deformable material forming a seal with the one or more wires is relatively thicker than other sections of the deformable material. [20] Enclosure according to claim 19, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) comprise a foam surrounding the one or more housing circumferential walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302), wherein the foam forming a seal with the one or more wires is deformable to a greater extent relative to one or more other sections of the foam. [21] Enclosure according to claim 18, wherein the one or more sealing elements (130) further comprise a slot (245, 247) which laterally cuts at least one opening along the length of the opening (241, 243), wherein the slot (245, 247) enables at least one section of at least one of the one or more electrical wires to be inserted laterally into the opening (241, 243) through the slot (245, 247). [22] Enclosure according to claim 1, further comprising an opening (152) through at least one wall of the cover (150) and a removable plug (160) for sealing the opening (152) in order to provide a sealable access to the component held by the housing (100, 200, 300). [23] Enclosure of an electrical component for a model vehicle, comprising: a housing (100, 200, 300) for holding an electrical component, wherein the housing (100, 200, 300) has an open end with a circumference for receiving the electrical component, a base for supporting the electrical component, and one or more walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) extending from the base to the housing circumference of the open end to hold the electrical component; a cover (150) for protecting the electrical component contained in the housing (100, 200, 300), wherein the cover (150) has an open end with a circumference for arrangement over the housing (100, 200, 300) which contains the electrical component, a top surface, and one or more walls (153A-153D) extending from the top surface to the circumference of the cover; wherein the one or more walls of the cover (150) are configured to extend around and adjoin the one or more walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) of the housing (100, 200, 300) to form a space; one or more seals arranged in the space between the one or more walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) of the housing (100, 200, 300) and the one or more walls (153A-153D) of the cover (150), wherein the seal comprises a deformable material which extends around the housing (100, 200, 300), between the base of the housing (100, 200, 300) and the top of the cover (150); wherein one or more seals between the cover (150) and the housing (100, 200, 300) are compressed; and one or more electrical wires which are connected to the electrical component and extend through the space between the housing (100, 200, 300) and in contact with the seal. [24] Enclosure according to claim 23, wherein the one or more seals press the one or more electrical wires against at least one of the one or more walls (114, 124, 134, 202, 302) of the housing (100, 200, 300). [25] Enclosure according to claim 23, wherein the one or more seals press the one or more electrical wires against at least one of the one or more walls (153A-153D) of the cover (150). [26] Enclosure according to claim 23, wherein the one or more seals press the one or more wires to form a seal with the one or more wires.

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