Patent ID: 6175083
Filing Date: 2001-01-16
Classification: H01F

Abstract:
A sealing mechanism adapted for sealing a lead extending from a closed cavity of an apparatus, the lead has a predetermined cross-sectional shape and size comprising:a mounting portion having a face portion with the lead extending from the face portion and being sealingly connected to the apparatus;a cap member having a closed end portion with a passage defined through the closed end and an open end portion having a face surface with a recess having a predetermined cross sectional shape and size defined in the cap member, the recess extends inwardly from the face portion, the open end portion of the cap member being sealingly connected to the mounting portion generally adjacent the face portion of the mounting portion;an elastomeric grommet having a passageway of a predetermined cross-sectional shape generally the same as the shape of the lead and a predetermined size substantially the same as or smaller than the size of the lead and the elastomeric grommet having at least in part a predetermined cross-sectional shape generally the same as the shape of the recess in the cap member and a predetermined size that is larger than the size of the recess of the cap member, the elastomeric grommet being disposed within the recess of the cap member with the lead extending through the passageway of the grommet and the passage in the closed end portion of the cap member; anda collar mechanism sealingly disposed about the face portion of the mounting portion and the open end portion of the cap member.