Patent ID: 6077111
Filing Date: 2000-06-20
Classification: H01H,H01R

Abstract:
A mounting assembly, comprising:at least one component having signal leads extending therefrom;a connector having a waterproof body surrounding and protecting a waterproof interface having connections at a first side thereof coupled to connections at a second side thereof, wherein said signal leads are coupled to said connections at said first side;a rigid foundation rigidly coupled to said waterproof body;a rigid positioning platform rigidly coupled to said rigid foundation for defining at least one mounting position for said at least one component, said at least one mounting position defined by at least one longitudinally-extending U-shaped cradle for receiving and cradling said at least one component;means for positively orienting said at least one component relative to said at least one longitudinally-extending U-shaped cradle; andan elastomer material encapsulating said rigid foundation, said rigid positioning platform, said at least one component, said means for positively orienting and a portion of said waterproof body, wherein saidconnections at said second side of said waterproof interface are accessible from the exterior of said elastomer material.