Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Connector suitable for harsh environments
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Application No.: US16571727Application Date: 2019-09-16
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Publication No.: US11183777B2Publication Date: 2021-11-23
- Inventor: Matthew Butler , Steve Volk
- Applicant: Teledyne Instruments, Inc.
- Applicant Address: US CA Thousand Oaks
- Assignee: Teledyne Instruments, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Teledyne Instruments, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US CA Thousand Oaks
- Agency: K&L Gates LLP
- Main IPC: H01R13/24
- IPC: H01R13/24 ; H01R13/52 ; H01R13/40 ; H01R13/625 ; H01R4/48 ; H01R4/30

Abstract:
A connector comprising a contact, a plunger, and a spring activated seal is provided. The contact is positioned within the housing and configured to transmit at least one of an electrical signal and an optical signal between the connector and a secondary device. The plunger is positioned within the housing and in communication with the contact. The spring activated seal comprises a flexible portion and a spring configured to urge the flexible portion to contact the housing and at least one of the plunger and a contact of the secondary device to form a fluid tight seal therebetween.
Public/Granted literature
- US11217909B2 Connector suitable for harsh environments Public/Granted day:2022-01-04
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