US5159155A
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Electric connection box
Assignee: Yazaki Corp
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Filing: 1990-08-07
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Granted: 1992-10-27
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Expires: 2010-08-07
Abstract
Abstract Water is prevented from entering an electric connection box by providing an additional cover with a drain port out of register with drain ports on a normally-provided bottom cover. Baffles between the drain ports on the bottom cover and the drain port on the additional cover provide additional protection.
Inventors
- 👤 Masahiko Nishihara
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 03:17
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05K; H05K5/00; H05K5/02; H05K5/0213; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/46; H01R13/52; H01R13/5227; H02; H02G; H02G15/00; H02G15/08; H02G15/10; H05K5/0212; H05K5/0214; B; B60; B60R; B60R16/00; B60R16/02; B60R16/023; B60R16/0238; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
An electrical connection box, comprising: a first cover having a first drain port, attached to one side of said electrical connection box; an auxiliary cover removably attached to said first cover and having a second drain port, said second drain port being disposed out of register with said first drain port, said first cover being disposed between said electrical connection box and said auxiliary cover; and a baffle plate formed on said first cover so as to intersect a line between said first and second drain ports, thus preventing water from advancing in a straight line from said second drain port toward said first drain port, wherein said baffle plate extends substantially perpendicularly from said first cover at a location between said first and second drain ports.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
An electrical connection box, comprising: a first cover having a first drain port, attached to one side of said electrical connection box; an auxiliary cover removably attached to said first cover and having a second drain port, said second drain port being disposed out of register with said first drain port, said first cover being disposed between said electrical connection box and said auxiliary cover; and a baffle plate formed on said first cover so as to intersect a line between said first and second drain ports, thus preventing water from advancing in a straight line from said second drain port toward said first drain port, wherein said baffle plate extends substantially perpendicularly from said first cover at a location between said first and second drain ports.
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) | 1995-10-27 | 1996-04-27 | 1996-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-10-27 | 2000-04-27 | 2000-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-10-27 | 2004-04-27 | 2004-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |