METHOD OF DRY-MATING A FIRST CONNECTOR PART AND A SECOND CONNECTOR PART AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

摘要

A method of dry-mating a first connector part and a second connector part is provided. In a step of the method, the first connector part and the second connector part are brought into a first mated state, whereby a seal is engaged between the first connector part and the second connector part. A sealed inner space is formed between the first connector part and the second part. The sealed inner space is evacuated through an evacuating port. The evacuation port is arranged such that it is located on an inner sealed side of the engaged seal in the first mated state. In a further step of the method, the first connector part and the second connector part are brought into a second mated state, whereby a seal is engaged between the first connector part and the second connector part such that the evacuation port is located on an outer side of the engaged seal so that it is no longer in flow communication with the sealed inner space.