18216322. Connector with Water Ingress Protection Cover simplified abstract (Hyundai Motor Company)
Contents
- 1 Connector with Water Ingress Protection Cover
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 Connector with Water Ingress Protection Cover - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Original Abstract Submitted
Connector with Water Ingress Protection Cover
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Jong Hwi Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Connector with Water Ingress Protection Cover - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18216322 titled 'Connector with Water Ingress Protection Cover
Simplified Explanation
The embodiment connector with a water ingress protection cover described in the abstract includes a female connector with a housing, a pair of guide holes, and a first body, a male connector, a first cover, and a second cover. The first cover is movable along the guide holes and is configured to move over the first body during coupling, while the second cover is positioned over the housing and coupled to the first cover when the male connector is connected to the female connector.
- Female connector with housing, guide holes, and first body
- Male connector
- First cover movable along guide holes
- Second cover positioned over housing
- First cover moves over first body during coupling
- Second cover coupled to first cover when male connector is connected
Potential Applications
The technology could be applied in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, marine, and electronics for secure and protected connections in environments where water ingress is a concern.
Problems Solved
1. Prevents water ingress into connectors 2. Ensures secure and reliable connections
Benefits
1. Enhanced protection against water damage 2. Improved reliability of connections 3. Easy to use and operate
Potential Commercial Applications
"Water Ingress Protection Cover for Enhanced Connector Reliability"
Possible Prior Art
There may be existing patents or products related to water ingress protection for connectors, but specific prior art is not provided in this abstract.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology compare to existing water ingress protection solutions for connectors?
The article does not provide a direct comparison with other water ingress protection solutions, leaving the reader to wonder about the unique advantages of this specific technology.
What are the specific industries or applications where this technology would be most beneficial?
While the abstract mentions potential applications in various industries, it does not delve into specific examples or use cases, leaving the reader to speculate on where this technology would be most effective.
Original Abstract Submitted
An embodiment connector with a water ingress protection cover includes a female connector including a housing having a pair of guide holes extended along a first direction at both sides thereof and a first body extended from the housing, a male connector, a first cover mounted to an upper part of the female connector to be movable along the pair of guide holes, and a second cover mounted to an upper part of the male connector. The first cover is configured to move in the first direction to a position over the first body by the second cover or the male connector during coupling of the male connector to the female connector, and the second cover is positioned over the housing and coupled to the first cover in a state in which the male connector is coupled to the female connector.
