Electronic connection module

Abstract

According to an aspect, there is provided an electronic connection module for mounting within an electronic device, the electronic connection module comprising: a connection port comprising a connector and a first sealing ring disposed on an outer surface of the connector at an open end of the connector, the open end being configured to receive a mating connector; an intermediate housing configured to receive the connection port, the intermediate housing comprising an inner surface against which the first sealing ring of the connection port interfaces to provide a seal between the inner surface of the intermediate housing and the connection port; a module housing configured to receive the intermediate housing and the connection port; a biasing unit disposed between the module housing and the connection port, the biasing unit configured to bias the connection port towards a shelf of the intermediate housing such that the open end of the connection port abuts the shelf of the intermediate housing to secure the connection port within the intermediate housing; and an O-ring disposed on an outer surface of the intermediate housing for interfacing with an inner surface of the electronic device, the O-ring being disposed between a ledge projecting from an outer surface of the intermediate housing and the module housing.

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