Patent ID: 6121865
Filing Date: 2000-09-19
Classification: H01F

Abstract:
A solenoid assembly having a coil disposed in an over-molded material with electrical leads extending from the coil through the over-molded material to the exterior thereof, the electrical leads having a predetermined cross sectional size and shape, the solenoid assembly comprising:a preformed recess in the over-molded material at the location the electrical leads exit the over-molded material, the recess has a predetermined cross-sectional size and shape; andan elastomeric member disposed in the preformed recess, the elastomeric member having first and second openings defined therethrough of a size and shape substantially the same as the size and shape of the electrical leads extending therethrough, the elastomeric member having a cross-sectional shape substantially the same as the shape of the preformed recess and prior to installation the elastromeric member having a cross-sectional size that is larger than the cross-sectional size of the preformed recess and when the elastomeric member is disposed in the preformed recess a compressive force is induced into the elastomeric member and the compressive force is transferred to and directly applied to the respective electrical leads to provide a seal between the electrical leads and the respective first and second openings.