IP Library Patent Application 18481477
Patent Application
App. No. 18/481,477

SEAL FOR AN ELECTRICAL PLUG DEVICE AS WELL AS HOUSING ASSEMBLY, ELECTRICAL PLUG DEVICE AND CASTING TOOL

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App. No.
18/481,477
Abstract

A seal for an electrical plug device is provided including a through-opening for passing through an electrical conductor of the electrical plug device, wherein the through-opening extends along a hole axis and, in the through-opening, a sealing protrusion is arranged which extends in a closed manner and at least sectionally obliquely to a normal plane of the hole axis around the hole axis. Due to the at least sectional obliqueness of the sealing protrusion, a lead-in chamfer is created which facilitates the passing through of the electrical conductor through the through-opening. A housing assembly and an electrical plug device with such a seal are further provided. A casting tool for manufacturing such a seal is provided.

Claims (28)

1 . Seal for an electrical plug device, the seal comprising:

a through-opening for passing through an electrical conductor of the electrical plug device, wherein the through-opening extends along a hole axis; and

a sealing protrusion arranged in the through-opening, the sealing protrusion extends in a closed manner and at least sectionally obliquely to a normal plane of the hole axis around the hole axis.

2 . Seal according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing protrusion extends seamlessly around the hole axis.

3 . Seal according to claim 1 , wherein a section of the sealing protrusion is offset in the direction of the hole axis from another section of the sealing protrusion.

4 . Seal according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing protrusion extends along an extension plane which is inclined with respect to the hole axis.

5 . Seal according to claim 1 , wherein the through-opening is adapted as a round circular hole and the sealing protrusion forms, at least sectionally, a circular segment, annular segment or toroidal segment.

6 . Seal according to claim 1 , wherein the through-opening is adapted as an oval oblong hole, the longitudinal direction of which extends perpendicular to the hole axis, and wherein the sealing protrusion forms, at least sectionally, a straight segment extending parallel to the longitudinal direction of the oblong hole.

7 . Seal according to claim 6 , wherein the straight segment extends parallel to the normal plane of the hole axis.

8 . Seal according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing protrusion has two sections opposite each other with respect to the hole axis.

9 . Seal according to claim 1 , wherein a second sealing protrusion is arranged in the through-opening, the sealing protrusion and the second sealing protrusion extend parallel to one another.

10 . Seal according to claim 1 , wherein the seal has a second through-opening with a second sealing protrusion and wherein the sealing protrusion and the second sealing protrusion extend parallel to one another.

11 . Seal according to claim 1 , wherein the seal is adapted as a mat seal.

12 . Housing assembly for an electrical plug device comprising:

a housing part; and

a seal in the housing part, the seal including a through-opening and a sealing protrusion arranged in the through-opening, the through opening for passing through an electrical conductor of the electrical plug device, the through-opening extending along a hole axis, the sealing protrusion extending in a closed manner and at least sectionally obliquely to a normal plane of the hole axis around the hole axis.

13 . Housing assembly according to claim 12 , wherein the seal includes an outer surface sealing coupled to the housing part.

14 . Housing assembly according to claim 12 , wherein the seal and the housing part are two separate components or form a two-component part.

15 . Housing assembly according to claim 12 , wherein a section of the sealing protrusion is offset in the direction of the hole axis from another section of the sealing protrusion.

16 . Housing assembly according to claim 12 , wherein the sealing protrusion extends along an extension plane which is inclined with respect to the hole axis.

17 . Electrical plug device comprising:

a housing assembly including a housing part and a seal in the housing part, the seal including a through-opening and a sealing protrusion arranged in the through-opening, the through-opening extending along a hole axis, the sealing protrusion extending in a closed manner and at least sectionally obliquely to a normal plane of the hole axis around the hole axis; and

an electrical conductor extending through the through-opening of the seal, wherein the sealing protrusion abuts the electrical conductor in a sealing manner.

18 . Electrical plug device according to claim 17 , wherein a section of the sealing protrusion is offset in the direction of the hole axis from another section of the sealing protrusion.

19 . Electrical plug device according to claim 17 , wherein the sealing protrusion extends along an extension plane which is inclined with respect to the hole axis.

20 . Casting tool for manufacturing a seal including a through-opening and a sealing protrusion arranged in the through-opening, the through opening for passing through an electrical conductor of the electrical plug device, the through-opening extending along a hole axis, the sealing protrusion extending in a closed manner and at least sectionally obliquely to a normal plane of the hole axis around the hole axis, the casting tool comprising:

an outer shell forming an outer perimeter of the seal; and

at least one core for creating the through-opening and the sealing protrusion of the seal.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded May 13, 2026
From: TE CONNECTIVITY GERMANY GMBH
To: TE CONNECTIVITY SOLUTIONS GMBH
Reel/Frame 074649/0939 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 5, 2023
From: MECHTERIDIS, DIMITRIOS
To: TE CONNECTIVITY GERMANY GMBH
Reel/Frame 065135/0422 →