Connector interface seal
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1. An interface seal for an electrical connector comprising:
- a base portion extending longitudinally and annularly;
at least one rib portion being generally bell-shaped extending radially from said base portion and annularly therealong; and
said base portion including means opposite said at least one rib portion for allowing said base portion to move longitudinally as a result of a displacive force applied to said at least one rib portion and to return to its original position when the displacive force is removed.
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Abstract
An interface seal for an electrical connector includes a base portion extending longitudinally and annularly, at least one rib portion extending radially from the base portion and annularly therealong, and a structure for allowing the base portion to move longitudinally as a result of a displacive force applied to the rib portion and to return to its original position when the displacive force is removed.
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1. An interface seal for an electrical connector comprising:
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a base portion extending longitudinally and annularly; at least one rib portion being generally bell-shaped extending radially from said base portion and annularly therealong; and said base portion including means opposite said at least one rib portion for allowing said base portion to move longitudinally as a result of a displacive force applied to said at least one rib portion and to return to its original position when the displacive force is removed. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An interface seal for sealing a joint between connector members of an electrical connector comprising:
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a base portion extending longitudinally and annularly; at least one rib portion being generally bell shaped extending radially from said base portion and annularly therealong; said base portion having a generally planar lower surface to contact a surface of one of the connector members and at least one cavity extending radially into said base portion from said lower surface opposite said at least one rib portion. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. An interface seal for sealing a joint between connector members of an electrical connector comprising:
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a base portion extending longitudinally and annularly; at least one rib portion extending radially from said base portion and annularly therealong; said base portion and said at least one rib portion being made of a lubricated silicone material; and said base portion having a generally planar lower surface to contact a surface of one of the connector members and at least one cavity extending radially into said base portion from said lower surface opposite said at least one rib portion to allow said base portion to move longitudinally as a result of a displacive force applied to said at least one rib portion and to return to its original position when the displacive force is removed. - View Dependent Claims (19)
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