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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 02, 2003
Filed:
Dec. 04, 2002
Stefan Reker, Bielefeld, DE;
Weidmuller Interface GmbH & Co., Detmold, DE;
Abstract
A junction box and distributor assembly includes an external connector that is mounted on a distributor device for connection with a mating companion connector that is mounted in an opening contained in a wall of the junction box, whereby remotely located sensors may be connected via the distribution device and the mating connectors with a programmable operating module contained within the junction box. In order to prevent the penetration of moisture into the junction box, a first seal is arranged about the housing opening between the distributor device and the outer surface of the housing wall. A second seal may be provided in compressed relation concentrically between the peripheral surface of the housing opening and the outer peripheral surface of the second connector.