Abstract

A configurable enclosure including a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed along a perimeter of a bottom surface, and a removable portion of the bottom surface configured to be peeled away from the base portion to create an opening on the bottom surface is provided. Moreover, an enclosure having a cover portion operably attached to a base portion, the base portion including a wall disposed around a perimeter of a bottom surface, a thin section of the bottom surface located proximate an outer edge of a removable portion of the bottom surface, an actuator operably attached to the removable portion, wherein through actuation of the actuator, the removable portion peels away from the bottom surface to create an opening on the base portion is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
• H02G 3/14 - Fastening of cover or lid to box
• H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields

Abstract

An integrated seal assembly and a coaxial cable system component incorporating the seal assembly (60) with a connector for coupling to an externally threaded port. The seal assembly includes a bellows-type seal having an elastically deformable tubular body and a plurality of sealing surfaces, and an integral joint-section (65) intermediate an anterior end and a posterior end (59) that assists in the axial deformation of the seal in response to axially-directed force. One of the sealing surfaces is made to engage a corresponding surface of an internally threaded nut (40) or housing. The component is engagable with an externally threaded port via the internally threaded connector. The anterior end (68) of the seal fits over the port and a sealing surface of the seal is capable of sealing axially against a shoulder of the port while the seal body covers the otherwise exposed externally threaded port.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

Abstract

An integrated seal assembly (60) and a connector (10) incorporating the seal assembly for connecting a coaxial cable (12) to an externally threaded port (100). The seal assembly includes a bellows-type seal having an elastically deformable tubular body and a plurality of sealing surface, and an integral joint-section (65) intermediate an exterior end (58) and a posterior end (59) that assists in the axial deformation of the seal in response to axially-directed force. One of the sealing surfaces is made to engage a corresponding surface of an internally threaded nut (40). The nut and attached seal form an integral seal assembly. A coaxial cable connector (10) includes a connector body (20). One end of the body attaches a coaxial cable (12), the seal assembly being rotatably attached to the other end. The connector is engageable with an externally threaded port via the internally threaded nut component of the connector. The anterior end of the seal fits over the port and a sealing surface of the seal is capable of sealing axially against a shoulder of the port while the seal body covers the otherwise exposed externally threaded port. Upon tightening of the nut on the port, the seal deflects in the axial direction to accommodates a variety of distances between the connector and the shoulder of the port. Additionally, the seal is capable of expanding to allow a second sealing surface to contact and seal against a variety of smooth outside diameters of the port. The versatility of the seal allows an operator to use one connector on a wide variety of externally threaded ports without the risk of a faulty seal at the connection or a poor connection due to an improper seal.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases