Patent ID: 6471522
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: H01R

Abstract:
A method of securely attaching a high voltage connector device to a vacuum vessel, said method comprising the steps of:assembling said connector device on said vacuum vessel, said vacuum vessel having a vessel container and insulator member and said connector device having a first connector housing filled with an insulating material; positioning a substantially flat gasket member between said first connector housing and said insulating material, said gasket member being made from a silicone material; said insulator member having a first substantially planar surface and said insulating material having a second substantially planar surface; positioning a second connector housing over said first connector housing leaving an annular space between them; cooling the annular space between said first and second housing members with a cooling fluid; pulling a vacuum and thereby removing the air in the space between said connector device and said insulator member, thereby compressing said gasket member between said first and second substantially planar surface; and securing said connector device to said vacuum vessel.