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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 13, 2007
Filed:
Dec. 08, 2005
John J. Milner, Madison, CT (US);
Douglas P. O'connor, Swansea, MA (US);
Glenn T. Kierstead, Coventry, CT (US);
Alan C. Miller, Madison, CT (US);
Randolph R. Ruetsch, Branchburg, NJ (US);
Shadi Abughazaleh, Glaes Ferry, CT (US);
John J. Milner, Madison, CT (US);
Douglas P. O'Connor, Swansea, MA (US);
Glenn T. Kierstead, Coventry, CT (US);
Alan C. Miller, Madison, CT (US);
Randolph R. Ruetsch, Branchburg, NJ (US);
Shadi Abughazaleh, Glaes Ferry, CT (US);
Hubbell Incorporated, Orange, CT (US);
Abstract
An electrical connector is provided that protects the electrical connector and associated components from harsh mechanical, electrical and environmental requirements. A jack is received by a jack housing, and a plug is received by a plug housing. The jack is adapted to receive the plug. A first seal member is positioned between the plug housing and the jack housing to form a seal therebetween when the jack and the plug are connected. A coupling member is attached to the plug housing and is adapted to receive the jack housing. A spring member is positioned between the coupling member and the plug housing to compress the first seal member between the jack housing and the plug housing.