Techniques for shielding connectors that allow for conformal coating against corrosion

摘要

An electronic device including a connector. The connector includes a housing defining a cavity for receiving a mating connector. The housing includes a contact support member. The connector also includes contacts supported by the contact support member, the contacts including protruding portions that protrude outside of the cavity. The connector may also include a shielding element disposed over the protruding portion of at least some of the contacts. A moisture sealant may be disposed within a gap located between the contacts and the shielding element. In one embodiment, a cap may be provided between the housing and the shielding. The cap and the housing may each include an aperture for viewing a moisture indicator, and at least one of the cap and the housing may include cutouts for holding a transparent element.

主权项

1. A connector comprising:
a housing defining a cavity having an opening for receiving a mating connector, the housing including a contact support member for supporting a plurality of contacts and a rear surface located opposite the opening; a plurality of contacts supported by the contact support member, the plurality of contacts including protruding portions that protrude outside of the cavity; a shielding element disposed over the protruding portion of at least some of the contacts and disposed over at least a portion of the rear surface of the housing defining a gap between the shielding element and the housing; and a cap disposed within the gap, the cap being operable to reduce moisture ingress through the connector and to insulate the plurality of contacts from the shielding element.