Waterproof connector
US-2016006163-A1 · Jan 7, 2016 · US
Charging plug with sealing element
US10644436B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10644436-B2 |
| Application number | US-201515546669-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | Jan 29, 2015 |
| Publication date | May 5, 2020 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
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A plug includes: a housing; a locking element that is pivotally mounted on the housing and by which the plug can be fixed to a mating plug; and a sealing element arranged between the locking element and the housing, the sealing element comprising a first fixing region for fixing the sealing element to the locking element, a second fixing region for fixing the sealing element to the housing, and, between the first fixing region and the second fixing region, an elastically deformable connecting region, by which the first fixing region is movable relative to the second fixing region during a pivot movement of the locking element.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A plug, comprising: a housing; a locking element that is pivotally mounted on the housing and by which the plug is configured to be fixed to a mating plug; and a sealing element arranged between the locking element and the housing, the sealing element comprising a first fixing region configured to fix the sealing element to the locking element, a second fixing region configured to fix the sealing element to the housing, and, between the first fixing region and the second fixing region, an elastically deformable connecting region, by which the first fixing region is movable relative to the second fixing region during a pivot movement of the locking element. 2. The plug according to claim 1 , wherein the connecting region of the sealing element is U-shaped. 3. The plug according to claim 1 , wherein the first fixing region comprises at least one ridge that engages in a receiving groove formed in the locking element. 4. The plug according to claim 1 , wherein the second fixing region comprises at least one ridge that engages in a receiving groove formed in the housing. 5. The plug according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing element is arranged on the locking element so as to be spaced apart from a bearing axle formed on the locking element. 6. A plug, comprising: a housing; a locking element that is pivotally mounted on the housing and by which the plug is configured to be fixed to a mating plug; and a sealing element arranged between the locking element and the housing, the sealing element comprising a first fixing region configured to fix the sealing element to the locking element, a second fixing region configured to fix the sealing element to the housing, and, between the first fixing region and the second fixing region, an elastically deformable connecting region, by which the first fixing region is movable relative to the second fixing region during a pivot movement of the locking element, wherein the second fixing region comprises a first ridge and a second ridge arranged below the first ridge, the first ridge engaging in a first receiving groove formed in the housing and the second ridge engaging in a second receiving groove formed in the housing.
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Latching arms not integral with the housing (H01R13/6276, H01R13/6277, H01R13/6278 take precedence) · CPC title
Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles · CPC title
- H01R13/5219Primary
Sealing means between coupling parts, e.g. interfacial seal · CPC title
Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, {e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap} · CPC title
characterised by the use of additional sealing means · CPC title
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- What does patent US10644436B2 cover?
- A plug includes: a housing; a locking element that is pivotally mounted on the housing and by which the plug can be fixed to a mating plug; and a sealing element arranged between the locking element and the housing, the sealing element comprising a first fixing region for fixing the sealing element to the locking element, a second fixing region for fixing the sealing element to the housing, and…
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Phoenix Contact E Mobility Gmbh
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification H01R13/5219. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
- When was this patent published?
- Publication date Tue May 05 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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- We list 1 related publication on this page (citations in our corpus or others sharing the same primary CPC).