IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0218247
(2005-09-01)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Fonville,Carl E.
- Hawkins,Roland C.
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출원인 / 주소 |
- GM Global Technology Operations, Inc.
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
2 |
초록
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A detachable device for covering an end of an electrical connector, comprising a non-conductive cover, sealingly attachable, and completely covering the mating end of the connector. An external end of the cover is generally planar with electrically conductive pads corresponding to the conductive ter
A detachable device for covering an end of an electrical connector, comprising a non-conductive cover, sealingly attachable, and completely covering the mating end of the connector. An external end of the cover is generally planar with electrically conductive pads corresponding to the conductive terminals of the connector, and electrically connecting the pads to the terminals. The electrically conductive pads are arranged in a pattern, oriented to provide a single line-of-sight for machine recognition.
대표청구항
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The invention claimed is: 1. A device for covering a mating end of an electrical connector having at least one conductive terminal, comprising: a non-conductive cover: sealingly attachable to the electrical connector, substantially completely covering the mating end of the electrical connector, and
The invention claimed is: 1. A device for covering a mating end of an electrical connector having at least one conductive terminal, comprising: a non-conductive cover: sealingly attachable to the electrical connector, substantially completely covering the mating end of the electrical connector, and, having an external end, and, an internal end; the external end of the non-conductive cover being generally planar, and, having at least one electrically conductive pad, each conductive pad corresponding to a conductive terminal of the connector; and, a plurality of electrical conductors, each connectable to one of the conductive pads to one of the corresponding conductive terminals of the connector; the conductive terminals of the connector electrically connected to a component; and, the device, including the non-conductive cover, subsequently detachable; wherein the cover sealingly attachable to the electrical connector comprises a flange of the internal end mechanically interferingly fitting within the electrical connector. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein the device for covering the mating end of the electrical connector having at least one conductive terminal being subsequently detachable comprises the device removable by hand. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein the cover sealingly attachable to the electrical connector comprises the internal end of the cover having at least one protrusion, each protrusion corresponding to at least one of the terminals of the connector, and, each protrusion mechanically interferingly fitting with the corresponding terminal. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein the device for covering the mating end of the electrical connector having at least one conductive terminal is constructed of recyclable material. 5. The device of claim 4, wherein the device for covering the mating end of the electrical connector having at least one conductive terminal is disposable. 6. The device of claim 4, wherein the device for covering the mating end of the electrical connector having at least one conductive terminal is reusable. 7. The device of claim 1, wherein the cover sealingly attachable to the electrical connector comprises the internal end of the cover welded to the electrical connector. 8. The device of claim 7, further comprising the cover molded as an integral element of the body of the electrical connector. 9. The device of claim 1, wherein the plurality of electrical conductors, each connectable to one of the conductive pads to one of the corresponding conductive terminals of the connector, comprises: a plurality of conductive strips, each operable to conduct electrical information between one of the conductive pads and one of the corresponding conductive terminals of the connector. 10. The device of claim 9, wherein each of the plurality of conductive strips is constructed of a base metal foil. 11. The device of claim 9, wherein each of the plurality of conductive strips is constructed of a conductive ink. 12. The device of claim 9, wherein each of the plurality of conductive strips is constructed of a conductive polymer material. 13. The device of claim 9, wherein at least one of the plurality of conductive strips operable to conduct electrical information between one of the conductive pads and one of the corresponding conductive terminals of the connector is operable to conduct analog electrical signal information. 14. The device of claim 9, wherein at least one of the plurality of conductive strips operable to conduct electrical information between one of the conductive pads and one of the corresponding conductive terminals of the connector is operable to conduct digital electrical signal information. 15. The device of claim 9, wherein at least one of the plurality of conductive strips operable to conduct electrical information between one of the conductive pads and one of the corresponding conductive terminals of the connector is operable to conduct electrical power. 16. The device of claim 1, wherein the electrically conductive pads are arranged in a pattern. 17. The device of claim 16, wherein the electrically conductive pads are arranged in a pattern, oriented to provide a single line-of-sight for machine recognition. 18. A method to seal a mating end of an electrical connector, the electrical connector electrically connected to a component, comprising: mechanically interferingly attaching a device within the mating end of the electrical connector, said device operable to substantially completely cover the mating end of the electrical connector; wherein the device comprises: a non-conductive cover: sealingly attachable to the electrical connector, substantially completely covering the mating end of the electrical connector, and, having an external end, and, an internal end; the external end of the non-conductive cover being generally planar, and, having at least one electrically conductive pad, each conductive pad corresponding to one of the conductive terminals of the connector; an electrically conductive means for connecting each of the conductive pads to one of the corresponding conductive terminals of the connector; and, the non-conductive cover subsequently detachable. 19. The method of claim 18, further comprising: mating electrically an external probe device to each of the electrically conductive pads of the device; and, determining electrical integrity of the connector and the component with the probe device. 20. The method of claim 18, further comprising mating electrically an external probe device to each of the electrically conductive pads of the device; conducting electrical power to the component; and, determining electrical integrity of the connector and the component with the probe device. 21. A device for covering a mating end of an electrical connector having at least one conductive terminal, comprising: a cover, comprising a generally planar surface, an external end, and, an internal end, a flange protruding substantially orthogonally from the generally planar surface of the internal cover having a shape conforming to an inner surface of the mating end of the connector and mechanically interferingly fitting around the inner circumference thereof; the external end having at least one electrically conductive pad corresponding to a conductive terminal of the connector; and, a plurality of electrical conductors, each operable to connect one of the conductive pads corresponding to one of the conductive terminals of the connector.
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