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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2001
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2000
William G Strang, Warren, OH (US);
Gary E. Casterline, Warren, OH (US);
Mark A. Scheel, Canfield, OH (US);
John Kountz, Poland, OH (US);
John H. Bakker, Cortland, OH (US);
Delphi Technologies, Inc., Troy, MI (US);
Abstract
A force distribution seal for an electrical connection system having matable electrical connectors prevents leakage at the joint between the coupled connectors. The force distribution seal comprises a seal body with a plurality of radial bending ribs extending outward from the seal body. At least one external radial compression rail is disposed between each pair of adjacent bending ribs. At least one internal radial compression rail extends inward from the seal body. The internal radial compression rail is longitudinally disposed between a pair of adjacent bending ribs and corresponds to at least one external radial compression rail whereby force exerted upon a corresponding external radial compression rail by a radial bending rib is transferred to the internal compression rail to form a superior seal.