Sealing housing for a connector on a cable, such as a standardized fiberglass connector
Patent Information
- Application Number
- DE602009065467
- Authority / Receiving Office
- DE · DE
- Patent Type
- Patents
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2009-09-28
- Publication Date
- 2025-02-19
- Estimated Expiration
- 2029-09-28
AI Technical Summary
Existing sealing enclosures for connectors are cumbersome to operate in limited spaces, especially when mating with connectors on circuit boards or components like amplifiers or transceivers, and require multiple assembly steps, leading to potential faults such as damage or incomplete sealing.
A sealing enclosure design where the outer body extends beyond the cable seal in the forward position, allowing for automatic compression and tightening of the cable seal in a single motion, facilitating easy assembly and reliable sealing, and allowing the connector to move freely to compensate for variations in the mating connector's position.
The solution enables a single-motion engagement and sealing of the connector, simplifying assembly and reducing the risk of faults, while ensuring reliable protection against harsh environmental conditions, even in limited spaces.