US3597716A
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Hermetically sealed connector
Assignee: TDK Micronas GmbH
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Filing: 1969-05-29
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Granted: 1971-08-03
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Expires: 1989-05-29
Abstract
Abstract The disclosure relates to a hermetically sealed electrical connector which is formed of a plurality of contacts which are interconnected by means of a conductive plate. The contacts are connected to the conductive plate and a pair of sealing members which are made of a vitreous material, placed on either side of the conductive plate. The arrangement is mounted in a connector shell and fired so that the sealing members are fused around the conductive plate and to the shell forming a hermetic seal. Contacts which are not connected to the conductive plate may also be sealed to the sealing members. The resultant device provides a hermetically sealed connector having sufficient rigidity and resistance to prevent unwanted physical contact between the members mounted within the connector shell.
Inventors
- 👤 Ross M Stuart
- 👤 George E Durst
- 👤 Francis H Ingham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:08
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R31/00; H01R31/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S439/00; Y10S439/933; Y10S439/935
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A hermetically sealed electrical connector comprising: an electrical connector shell; at least a pair of electrical contacts positioned within said electrical connector shell; an electrically conductive plate interconnecting said electrical contacts; and a vitreous material positioning said contacts with respect to said conductive plate and said connector shell, said vitreous material being positioned on either side of said conductive plate and forming a sealing means bonded to a surface of said shell, said connector shell having a flange which extends inwardly from the inner surface of said shell, said flange having a forward facing shoulder, a rearward facing shoulder, and an inner surface substantially parallel to the axis of said connector shell, a first portion of said sealing means being bonded to said flange innner surface, a plate member being mounted in a plane perpendicular to the axis of said connector shell and in a plane parallel to one of said flange shoulders, and a second portion of said sealing means being bonded to said connector shell at said last mentioned flange shoulder, said sealing means portions being fused together so as to encapsulate said conductive plate member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
188 words
A hermetically sealed electrical connector comprising: an electrical connector shell; at least a pair of electrical contacts positioned within said electrical connector shell; an electrically conductive plate interconnecting said electrical contacts; and a vitreous material positioning said contacts with respect to said conductive plate and said connector shell, said vitreous material being positioned on either side of said conductive plate and forming a sealing means bonded to a surface of said shell, said connector shell having a flange which extends inwardly from the inner surface of said shell, said flange having a forward facing shoulder, a rearward facing shoulder, and an inner surface substantially parallel to the axis of said connector shell, a first portion of said sealing means being bonded to said flange innner surface, a plate member being mounted in a plane perpendicular to the axis of said connector shell and in a plane parallel to one of said flange shoulders, and a second portion of said sealing means being bonded to said connector shell at said last mentioned flange shoulder, said sealing means portions being fused together so as to encapsulate said conductive plate member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-08-02 | 1975-02-01 | 1975-08-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-08-02 | 1979-02-01 | 1979-08-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-08-02 | 1983-02-01 | 1983-08-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |