The invention relates to a plug connector (100) comprising at least one plug connector part (70, 94) that comprises a foam structure (10) having a plurality of channels, cells and/or pores. Further, the invention relates to a plug connector part (70, 94) comprising at least one foam structure (10) having a plurality of channels, cells and/or pores. Moreover, the invention relates to a method of producing a plug connector part (70, 94), the method comprising a step of manufacturing a foam structure (10) having a plurality of channels, cells and/or pores.
The present invention relates to an electric connector (1). The electric connector (1) comprises at least one pressure sensitive surface (2) and at least one pressure sensor (4) being configured to detect a pressure acting on the at least one pressure sensitive surface (2) and to output a signal (3) in response to the detection of pressure on the at least one pressure sensitive surface (2).
The present invention relates to a contact element (1) for transmitting an electric current having a contact body (2). The contact body (2) has a contact surface (3), on which at least one contact lug (7) is arranged. The contact lug (7) protrudes in sections from the contact surface (3). The present invention further relates to a method for manufacturing such a contact element (1). The invention provides a contact element (1) which ensures good electrical contact, is of simple design, and is quick and easy to manufacture. Therefore, a contact section (6) of the contact body (2) is cut off essentially parallel to the contact surface (3) and the contact lug (7) is formed by the cut-off contact section (6), one end (8) of which contact lug (7) is monolithically connected to the contact body (2). The method according to the invention comprises the following steps for producing such contact elements (1): providing a contact body (2) with a contact surface (3), and cutting off a contact section (6) substantially parallel to the contact surface (3) to produce at least one contact lug (7) on the contact surface (3).
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
B21J 5/06 - Methods for forging, hammering, or pressingSpecial equipment or accessories therefor for performing particular operations
A contact (110) includes a cantilever beam (150) extending from a beam connected end(152) to a beam free end (154) along an insertion direction (I) and a protection tab (160)extending from a tab connected end (162) to a tab free end (164) in a direction (D) opposite to the insertion direction (I). The tab free end (164) is positioned adjacent to the beam free end(154).
The invention relates to an electric assembly (1) comprising a carrier device (2) having at least one electrical conductor element (4) and comprising at least one contact body (6). The at least one contact body (6) comprises or consists of an elastically flexible and electrically conductive material (8) and is connected to the at least one electrical conductor element (4).
H01R 13/6584 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members formed by conductive elastomeric members, e.g. flat gaskets or O-rings
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
6.
CONNECTION ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTOR WITH ROTATABLE POSITION ASSURANCE
The present invention relates to a connection assembly (2) of a connector, in particular a high voltage connector, wherein the connection assembly comprises a connection housing (4), which may be connected along a connection axis (8) with a counter connection housing (7); a locking element (5), which is movable from a locking position for fixing the counter connection housing (7) to the connection housing (4) into a release position for releasing the counter con- nection housing (7) from the connection housing (4); and a position assurance (6), which can be transferred from a disconnection position (T), in which the position assurance (6) permits the movement of the locking element (5) from the locking position into the release position, into a blocking position (S), in which the position assurance (6) blocks the locking element (5) in the locking position. According to the invention, the position assurance (6) is arranged on the connection housing (4) so as to be rotatable about the connection axis (8) for transfer from the disconnection position (T) into the blocking position (S).
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
The invention relates to an electrical contact device (10), in particular electrical pin terminal (10) or electrical tab terminal (10) for an electrical connector (1), wherein the contact device (10) extends with its thickness (D) in a longitudinal direction (Lr) and a width direction (Br) of the contact device (10); comprising an electromechanical contact region (110) for electrically contacting an electromechanical mating terminal and, adjacent thereto in the longitudinal direction (Lr), a mechanical fastening region (120) for fixing the contact device (10) to/in a holder (20); wherein at least one mechanical fastening means (125) of the contact device (10) protrudes from the contact device (10), from the fastening region (120), in a thickness direction (Dr) of the contact device (10).
H01R 13/41 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting by frictional grip in grommet, panel or base
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
The invention relates to a distribution automation device (1) comprising a housing (4) with at least one socket (6) for receiving at least one plug connector (34) penetrating a front face (8) of the housing (4). The socket (6) comprises at least one locking feature (10), whereby a first locking feature (12) is adapted to engage a complementary formed locking feature (37) of the plug connector (34). In order to further facilitate the manufacturing process of the distribution automation device (1), the at least two locking features (10) are formed integrally with one another and the housing (4) as a monolithic unit (16).
The invention relates to a contact arrangement (800) for a connector (900), in particular an input/output connector, comprising a plurality of contact elements (10), each of the contact elements (10) extending from a first connection side (11) to a second connection side (12), wherein at the first connection side (11), first end sections (21) of a first subset (100) of the contact elements (10) are configured to contact external elements in a first plane (810) and a second subset (200) of the contact elements (10) are configured to contact external elements in a second plane (820) that is parallel to and spaced from the first plane (810) along a height direction (H), and wherein at a compensation area (15) intermediate sections (25) of at least some of the contact elements (15) lie in a single common plane (880). The invention further relates to a connector (900) with such a contact arrangement (800).
The invention relates to a housing (1) for an electrical connector (4), the housing (1) comprising: a housing body (6) having an opening (8) configured to receive an electrical cable (10) in an insertion direction (I), and a pair of cable covers (12) hinged to the housing body (6) at one proximal end (14) of the respective cable cover (16) of the pair of cable covers (12) and extending away from the opening (8), wherein, in a cable mounting position (2), each cable cover (16) of the pair of cable covers (12) is pivoted away from the other cable cover (16) of the pair of cable covers (12), and, in an operating position (64), each cable cover (16) of the pair of cable covers (12) is pivoted towards the other forming a cable support sleeve (66) configured to support the cable (10).
The invention increases the reliability of electrical plug connections through a contact pin (1) for an electrical plug (2), wherein the electrical plug (2) is intermateable with a mating plug along a mating direction (S). The contact pin (1) comprises an electrically conductive contact element (6) and an electrically non-conductive contact protection (8), wherein the contact protection (8) encloses the contact element (6) in sections. In the contact protection (8), at least one cooling channel system (24) is formed for conducting a cooling fluid. The cooling channel system (24) has a cooling fluid supply (26) and a cooling fluid return (28), which is fluidically connected to the cooling fluid supply (26). Further, the cooling channel system (24) extends at least to a distal end (10) of the contact element (6), the distal end (10) facing the mating plug. This establishes an active cooling, which counters electrical heat generation and other causes of heat build up. Subsequently, the active cooling prevents a temperature-affected drop of the current carrying capacity of the plug (2). Furthermore, thermal load on the contact pin (1), on its components and on the plug (2) are reduced by the active cooling.
H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
H01R 24/66 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall
H01R 13/44 - Means for preventing access to live contacts
12.
ADAPTER UNIT FOR AN ELECTRICAL COMPONENT AND ASSEMBLY METHOD
An adapter unit for an electrical component and a corresponding method of assembling the adapter unit for the electrical component. The adapter unit (100) comprises at least one first connector element (102), at least one second connector element (104), wherein the first connector element (102) differs in size and/or position from the size and/or position of the second connector element(104), and at least one electrically conductive interconnection element (106) electrically interconnecting the first connector element (102) with the second connector element(104), wherein the interconnection element(106) comprises a lead frame assembly (108), wherein the lead frame assembly (108) comprises at least one interconnection contact (110) having at least two redundant contact portions (110', 110" ) arranged at different positions, and wherein the second connector element (104) comprises a separately formed contact assembly which is attached to only one of the redundant contact portions (110', 110" )for defining the position of the second connector element (104).
H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
H01R 27/02 - Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts for simultaneous co-operation with two or more counterparts
13.
PLUG INSERT FOR A CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
The invention relates to a plug insert (1) configured to be inserted into a connector assembly (95) and to a connector assembly (95). Prior art solutions may have the problem of an insufficient positioning of the IDC (7) and in the reliability of the contact between the IDC and a plug insert body (3). The invention improves prior art solutions for the plug insert (1) by comprising the plug insert body (3), comprising at least one contact member (5) accessible from outside the plug insert (1) and at least one IDC (7), which is electrically connected to the contact member (5), at least one wire manager module (9), comprising at least one cable receptacle (11) for receiving and holding a cable or wire (81), wherein the plug insert body (3) comprises a guiding assembly (25), the guiding assembly (25) being configured to guide the wire manager module (9) relative to the plug insert body (3) from a pre-assembly position (65) to an assembly position (67), in which the IDC (7) extends into the cable receptacle (11). The inventive connector assembly (95) comprises a connector housing (93) and an inventive plug insert (1), wherein the connector housing (93) is configured to receive the plug insert (1) along the cable insertion direction (59).
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
H01R 4/2491 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members penetrating the insulation being actuated by conductive cams or wedges
H01R 4/2433 - Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base one part of the base being movable to push the cable into the slot
H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
H01R 13/658 - High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
14.
MEASUREMENT SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL MACHINE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL MACHINE OF THIS KIND
The invention relates to a measurement system, to an electrical machine and to a method for producing an electrical machine of this kind, wherein the measurement system comprises a position sensor device, a carrier, which is connected to the position sensor device, and a temperature sensor device which is fastened to the carrier, wherein the position sensor device can be arranged on a rotor of an electrical machine and is configured to ascertain an item of information about an orientation of the rotor of the electrical machine, wherein the temperature sensor device is configured to ascertain a temperature of a stator of the electrical machine.
What is disclosed is a connecting pin for producing an electrical and mechanical connection to the through-contact, having a shaft section and a spring section, wherein the spring section has at least two spring elements, wherein, between the at least two spring elements, at least one material split is arranged running in the longitudinal direction of the connecting pin, and wherein the spring elements protrude beyond the shaft section radially outwards, at least in certain regions. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing a connecting pin and a connecting arrangement are disclosed.
H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
16.
CABLE TERMINATING ASSEMBLY WITH ELECTRICALLY INSULATING CUTTING BLADES
Cable terminating assembly with electrically insulating cutting blades The invention relates to a cable terminating assembly (1) for terminating a cable (8) comprising at least one wire (6). The cable terminating assembly (1) comprises a wire manager (2) with an end face (4) facing in an insertion direction (I) adapted to hold the at least one wire (6) in a predetermined position and a connector housing (10) with a reception opening (12) for receiving at least a part of the wire manager (2) along the insertion direction (I). In order to cut the at least one wire (6) to length without the use of an extra tool, the connector housing (10) is provided with at least one cutting blade (14) for cutting the at least one wire (6) to length formed by an electrically insulating material. By having the at least one cutting blade (14) formed by an electrically insulating material, the at least one cutting blade (14) shears off excessive length of the at least one wire (6) and also electrically insulates the at least one wire (6) in the connector housing (10). Therefore, it is not necessary to provide an insulating feature in addition to the at least one cutting blade (14), which would lead to a bigger cable terminating assembly and an increase in production costs.
H01R 4/2445 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members having additional means acting on the insulation or the wire, e.g. additional insulation-penetrating means, strain relief means or wire cutting knives
H01R 4/2433 - Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base one part of the base being movable to push the cable into the slot
17.
A TEMPERATURE SENSOR AND A METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SUCH A TEMPERATURE SENSOR
The present invention relates to a temperature sensor (100) comprising a temperature sensing element (102) for transducing a sensed temperature into an electrical output signal and comprising two or more electrically conductive leads (104a-b); a mineral insulated cable (106) comprising two or more conductor wires (108a-b) enclosed by a metal outer sheath (110) such that the two or more conductor wires (108a-b) are insulated with respect to each other inside the cable (106) and wherein the two or more conductor wires (108a-b) extend beyond the outer sheath (110) at a terminal end (114) thereof; the two or more electrically conductive leads (104a-b) of the temperature sensing element (102) being connected to the two or more conductor wires (108a-b) extending beyond the outer sheath at one or more junction regions (120); the temperature sensor (100) further comprising an electrically insulating element (200) which is configured to electrically insulate the said extended two or more conductor wires (108a-b) at least partially with respect to each other and with respect to the metal outer sheath (110) of the cable (106); the electrically insulating element (200) comprising a first opening (206) for receiving at least the two or more conductor wires (108a-b) extending beyond the outer sheath (110), and a second opening (208) for receiving at least partially the temperature sensing element (102); wherein each junction region (120) is located within the electrically insulating element (200); the electrically insulating element (200) further comprising at least one aperture (210) extending up to each junction region (120).
The invention relates to a fabric-contact device, to a system having such a fabric-contact device and to a method for producing such a system, wherein the fabric-contact device has a first contact section, a second contact section and a retaining means, wherein the first contact section has a first contact face on a first upper side facing the second contact section and the second contact section has a second contact face on an underside facing the first contact section, wherein a fabric with at least one electrically conductive yarn can be arranged between the first contact face and the second contact face and the first and/or second contact face is formed to contact the electrically conductive yarn, wherein the first contact section is connected to the second contact section on a first side, wherein the retaining means has at least one first retaining element, wherein the first retaining element is connected to a second side of the first contact section at a first fixed end, wherein the first retaining element is guided laterally past the second contact section by a first section bordering the first fixed end, wherein a second section bordering the first section on a side of the first retaining element opposite the first fixed end engages behind the second contact section and connects to the first contact section.
H05B 3/06 - Heater elements structurally combined with coupling elements or with holders
H05B 3/34 - Heating elements having extended surface area substantially in a two-dimensional plane, e.g. plate-heater flexible, e.g. heating nets or webs
H01R 4/16 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by bending
H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
19.
A RING-SEAL ARRANGEMENT, A CONNECTOR COMPONENT COMPRISING IT AND A METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE CONNECTOR COMPONENT
The invention relates to a method for producing a connector component (10) for an electrical connector (1), in particular an electrical charging connector for the motor vehicle industry, wherein a sealing arrangement (100), having two mutually spaced-apart seals (110, 120), is moulded onto/into a component blank (12) of the connector component (10). The invention further relates to a ring-seal arrangement (100) for an electrical connector, in particular an electrical charging connector for the motor vehicle industry, having two mutually spaced-apart ring seals (110, 120), wherein the ring seals (110, 120) are connected one another via a plurality of connecting bars (132). The invention further defines a connector component (10) comprising a ring-seal arrangement (100) and a component blank (12).
A crimp terminal (10, 100) for connecting wires, comprising at least one crimp barrel (16, 116), wherein the crimp barrel (16, 116) comprises at least one base and at least two opposing side walls (4A, 4B) extending from the base, wherein the first side-wall (4A) is provided with at least one self-locking wing (11, 101, 111) and the second side wall (4B) is provided with at least one self-locking pocket (14) such that the self-locking wing (11, 101, 111) is adapted to lock with the self-locking pocket (14, 104, 114) creating a crimp connection of high robustness against mechanical, torsional and thermal stresses.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
A crimp for connecting wires is provided with a self-locking wing and a self-locking hooked pocket such that the self-locking wing is adapted to lock with the self-locking hooked pocket creating a crimp connection of high robustness against mechanical, torsional and thermal stresses. In particular, a crimp (2, 6) for connecting wires comprises at least one crimp barrel, wherein the crimp barrel comprises at least one base and at least two opposing side walls (4a, 4b) extending from the base, wherein the first side wall (4a) is provided with at least one self-locking wing (11a, 11b, 111a, 111b) and the second side wall (4b) is provided with at least one self-locking hooked pocket (10a, 10b, 100a, 100b) such that the self-locking wing of the first side wall is adapted to lock with the self-locking hooked pocket of the second side wall.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
22.
METHOD FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, IN PARTICULAR AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR A HIGH-DENSITY HEADER SYSTEM; AS WELL AS AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR, IN PARTICULAR AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR THE MOTOR VEHICLE INDUSTRY; AS WELL AS A HIGH-DENSITY HEADER SYSTEM
The invention relates to a method for producing an electrical connector, in particular for a high-density header system, which, in a first step SI, provides a base body. In a second step S2 and a third step S3, at least one sealing mat abutting against a first surface of the base body and at least one contact element, which has a first contact region, a holding region and a second contact region adjoining the holding region, are provided. In a step S4, the sealing mat is pierced by the at least one contact element, wherein the at least one contact element with the second contact region is inserted through the sealing mat, from a side opposite the base body, into at least one corresponding receiving opening of the base body, until the second contact region is fixed in the receiving opening of the base body in a desired final position. The present invention further relates to an electrical connector.
H01R 13/41 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting by frictional grip in grommet, panel or base
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
The invention relates to a clamping connector (1) for clamping and electrically contacting a contact body (8) that can be inserted in an insertion direction (E), such as an electrical conductor and/or a circuit board, the clamping connector (1) having a receptacle (6) for the contact body (8) and the receptacle (6) being at least partially surrounded by a housing (2) of the clamping connector (1), the housing (2) having a clamping wall (16), which laterally delimits the receptacle (6), a clamping contact spring (34) for clamping and contacting the contact body (8) being adjacent to the receptacle (6), which clamping contact spring can be moved into the receptacle and has a pressing surface (64) that can be moved into contact with the contact body (8), and a clamping contact spring drive (24) being provided for moving the clamping contact spring (34) into or out of the receptacle (6). In order to achieve simple and economical production of a clamping connector (1) of this type with a small design, the clamping contact spring (34) and the housing (2) are formed integrally as a monolithic component (35).
The invention relates to a contact device, a contact system and a method for producing such a contact system, wherein the contact device has a first coaxial contact unit and a first contact housing, wherein the first coaxial contact unit has a first inner contact and a first outer contact arranged circumferentially in relation to the first inner contact, wherein the first outer contact is arranged spaced apart from and coaxially, with regard to a contact axis, to the first inner contact, wherein the first contact housing and the first coaxial contact unit are connected to one another and the first coaxial contact unit is configured to form at least one electrical contact to a second coaxial contact unit of a further contact device of the contact system, wherein the first contact housing has a first encoding unit, wherein the first encoding unit is arranged adjacent to the first outer contact of the first coaxial contact unit and has a first riveting means, wherein the first riveting means has a first head section and a first shaft section connected to the first head section, wherein the first shaft section is configured to engage through at least one first section of the first receptacle and to set a positioning of the first contact housing relative to the second contact housing, wherein the first head section protrudes laterally with a first outer circumferential side over a second outer circumferential side of the first shaft section.
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/504 - BasesCases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
H01R 13/6599 - Dielectric material made conductive, e.g. plastic material coated with metal
25.
SEALING UNIT FOR A CONDUCTOR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
The invention relates to a sealing unit (5) preferably for a connector (2) having precisely or at least one conductor (50), in particular an electrical connector (2) with precisely or at least one electrical conductor (50) preferably for the motor vehicle industry, comprising an installing section (10, 11) and an elastic conductor seal (20; 21, 22), mountable at/in the installing section (10, 11), for precisely or at least one conductor (50), for sealing off the installing section (10, 11) with regard to the conductor (50), wherein a compressive force can be introduced into the conductor seal (20; 21, 22) by means of the installing section (10, 11), whereby an elastomechanical sealing force can be exerted from the conductor seal (20; 21, 22) onto the conductor (50) in a distributed manner in circumferential direction (U).
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
26.
ELECTRICAL FERRULE, ELECTRICAL CONNECTING UNIT AS WELL AS METHOD FOR PRE-ASSEMBLING AN ELECTRICAL CABLE
The present invention relates to an electrical ferrule (100), in particular a twinaxial ferrule (100) for an electrical connecting unit (10), in particular a twinaxial connecting unit (10) for an electrical cable (50), in particular a twinaxial cable (50), preferably for the automotive field, wherein the ferrule (100) is constituted by a sheath (101) which extends in an axial direction (Ax) of the ferrule (100) and essentially runs around the entire axial direction (Ax) in a circumferential direction (Um) of the ferrule (100), and wherein a single radial thickness (Ra) of the ferrule (100) is modified over at least an axial extent (Ax) of the ferrule (100). The present invention further relates to a method for pre- assembling an electrical cable (50), in particular a twinaxial cable (50), for the automotive field, wherein an electrical ferrule (100) is provided on a prepared cable (50) and the ferrule (100) is fitted and/or plugged onto at least one internal insulation means (511, 512) of the cable (50).
H01R 13/6591 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
H01R 24/56 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency specially adapted for specific shapes of cables, e.g. corrugated cables, twisted pair cables, cables with two screens or hollow cables
27.
CONTROL DEVICE OF COMPRESSOR, ELECTRONIC CONTROL VALVE USED FOR SAME, ELECTRIC COMPRESSOR COMPRISING SAME
The present invention relates to a control device for controlling the operation of a compressor, an electronic control valve used for the same, and a compressor comprising the same. Provided is a control device of a compressor, comprising: a piston which reciprocates by a swash plate; a crankcase for accommodating the swash plate, wherein the swash plate is mounted such that the inclination angle thereof with respect to a rotational shaft is variable; a discharge chamber from which a compressed working fluid is discharged; a suction chamber for suctioning a working fluid to be compressed; a first communication channel for connecting the suction chamber and the crankcase; a second communication channel for connecting the discharge chamber and the crankcase; and a control valve for selectively opening and closing the first and second communication channels, the control device of the compressor further comprising: a suction pressure sensor for measuring the pressure of the suction chamber; a valve control unit for determining a target suction pressure on the basis of a value measured by the suction pressure sensor and a preset temperature; and a valve operation unit for controlling the opening of the control valve to achieve the target suction pressure determined by the valve control unit.
F04B 27/18 - Control of pumps with stationary cylinders by varying the relative positions of a swash plate and a cylinder block
F04B 27/10 - Multi-cylinder pumps specially adapted for elastic fluids and characterised by number or arrangement of cylinders having cylinders coaxial with, or parallel or inclined to, main shaft axis having stationary cylinders
The present invention relates to an electrical contact element for a plug connector, a plug connector and to a method for monitoring an electrical current flow. The present invention furthermore relates to a charging cable for connecting a battery of a motor vehicle to a voltage source, in particular for charging an electric vehicle. The contact element (100) has an electrically conductive base body (105), which can be connected in an electrically conductive manner to an associated mating contact element, the base body (105) having a longitudinal axis (112) which runs along a plugging direction between the contact element (100) and the mating contact element. At least one first temperature probe (120) and at least one second temperature probe (122), for detecting the temperature (T1, T2), are arranged at two different measurement regions (108, 110) of the contact element (100) spaced apart from each other along the longitudinal axis (112) of the contact element (100).
The invention relates to a connector (1) with a coupling side (23) for coupling with a complementary connector (11) along a connection direction (22), a connector housing (2) and with a lever assembly (4) that comprises at least one lever (6) for coupling with the complementary connector (11), the lever (6) being held pivotable around an axis of rotation (20) on the connector housing (2), wherein the axis of rotation (20) runs essentially perpendicular to the connection direction (22) and wherein the at least one lever (6) extends in at least one position in the connection direction (22) away from the axis of rotation (20). In order to gain a high force transmission with constrained space, and to obtain a compact connector (1) when coupled with the complementary connector (11), the lever assembly (4) is provided with at least one extension (6) that is moveable relative to the at least one lever (6), and that extends the lever assembly (4) in the extended state (38) in the direction away from the axis of rotation (20). Furthermore, the invention relates to a connector assembly (150) comprising such a connector (1) and a complementary connector (11) with an end face (120) facing the coupling side (23), the complementary connection (11) being adapted to be at least partially inserted into the connector housing (2) in the connection direction (22).
The invention discloses a coating (1) for a component (2), in particular an electrical component, wherein the coating comprises tin (10), characterized in that the coating comprises aluminium (11) and/or magnesium (12). Further, the invention discloses a component (2) with such a coating (1). Moreover, a method for applying the coating (1) is disclosed.
C23C 30/00 - Coating with metallic material characterised only by the composition of the metallic material, i.e. not characterised by the coating process
C25D 7/00 - Electroplating characterised by the article coated
The invention shows a socket contact (1) for plugging in a plug contact (2), with a receptacle (4) for the plug contact (2), said receptacle being at least in sections surrounded by a base body (3), with a contact element (5) for contacting the plug contact (2) and with a spring device (6) for creating a contact normal force (7) at the attached contact element (5), wherein the spring device (6) is formed at least by parts of the base body (3) that surrounds the contact element (5), wherein the socket contact (1) comprises at least two separate parts (11, 12) and the spring device (6) is arranged at a first part (11) and the contact element (5) is arranged at a second part (12).
H01R 13/18 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure with the spring member surrounding the socket
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
32.
CURRENT SENSOR AND METHOD FOR DETECTING AN ELECTRICAL CURRENT FLOW BASED ON MEMS ACCELERATION SENSORS
The present invention relates to a current sensor and to a method for detecting an electrical current flow. The current sensor comprises a magnetic core (104), which can be arranged around at least one electrical conductor (102) so that an electrical current flow through the conductor generates a magnetic field that is guided in the magnetic core, a first acceleration sensor (110) having a movable first seismic mass, wherein the first acceleration sensor (110) can be operated to generate a first sensor signal depending on a displacement of the first seismic mass, and a second acceleration sensor (112) having a movable second seismic mass, wherein the second acceleration sensor (112) can be operated to generate a second sensor signal depending on a displacement of the first seismic mass, wherein the first and the second acceleration sensor are arranged so that the first and the second seismic mass can at least partly be penetrated by the magnetic field guided in the magnetic core, and wherein the second seismic mass is provided with a magnetically active element by means of which the second seismic mass is displaceable in response to the magnetic field guided in the magnetic core so that a difference between the first sensor signal and the second sensor signal forms an output signal depending on the electrical current flow through the conductor.
The invention shows a module (1) for a high-current plug (2) and/or a high-current cable (5), wherein the module (1) has at least one coupling face (3) for coupling to a shield (4) of a high-current cable (5), wherein the module (1) has at least one influencing device (6) for influencing the electromagnetic properties of the shield (4).
H01R 13/6464 - Means for preventing cross-talk by adding capacitive elements
H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
H03H 1/00 - Constructional details of impedance networks whose electrical mode of operation is not specified or applicable to more than one type of network
The invention relates to a contact device and a contact system, wherein the contact device comprises a first contact unit and a second contact unit, wherein the first contact unit has a first orientation and the second contact unit has a second orientation, wherein the first orientation is different from the second orientation, wherein the first contact unit is connected to the second contact unit, wherein the contact device has a connecting unit, wherein the connecting unit is arranged between the first contact unit and the second contact unit and elastically connects the first contact unit to the second contact unit, wherein the connecting unit is elastically deformable such that the first orientation and the second orientation can be aligned identically.
H01R 12/91 - Coupling devices allowing relative movement between coupling parts e.g. floating or self aligning
H01R 13/50 - BasesCases formed as an integral body
H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
The invention relates to a support barrel (1) for an electrical lead (55), in particular for a coaxial cable. In order to provide a support barrel (1) that is mechanically stable and that prevents strands from entering during mounting on a shielded lead, it is provided according to the invention that two barrel ends (5, 7) that are opposite each other in a circumferential direction (U) of the support barrel (1) engage in each other and form a positive engagement acting in the circumferential direction (U).
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve
36.
ELECTRICAL SOCKET CONTACT HAVING A RECEPTACLE MADE FROM A WEB FOR A PLUG CONTACT
The invention relates to an electrical socket contact (1) having a receptacle (2) which is open at least against a plugging direction(6) and which is for introducing a plug contact (4) in the plugging direction (6). Socket contacts (1) of this type are known. Typically, retainers that can be widened elastically and are made of stamped and bent sheet metal are used for contacting the plug contact (4) and retaining it in a vibration-proof manner. The manufacture of these retainers is expensive, and the plug-in process requires large plug-in forces in the case of sufficiently vibration-proof retention. To avoid these problems, it is provided according to the invention that the receptacle (2) is formed at least in sections by a web (8) manufactured from electrically conductive material, the strands (10) of the web (8) being held movably relative to one another and are, at least in sections, at an incline to the plugging direction (6).
H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
37.
PLUG CONNECTION FOR AUTOMATED COUPLING OF AT LEAST TWO ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS
A plug connection for electrically and mechanically coupling at least two electrical conductors is disclosed, having a coupling with at least one bushing element which is arranged in a coupling housing and which is for receiving at least one pin contact in a form-fitting manner and with a lever with at least one locking element, the lever being rotatably mounted at the coupling housing in an orthogonal manner relative to a plug-in direction, having a pin strip with at least one pin contact arranged in a pin strip housing and with at least one recess introduced into the pin strip housing for receiving the at least one locking element, wherein, in a pre-locking position, the coupling housing is arranged at least in sections on the pin strip housing in a form-fitting manner and the at least one locking element is arranged adjacent to the at least one recess and by rotating the lever the at least one locking element can be brought into an operative connection with the at least one recess, wherein at least one projection is arranged between the lever and the pin strip housing and, when a plugging force is applied onto the coupling housing, a counter force which is directed against the plugging force can be generated on the lever by the projection.
The invention relates to a plug socket (1), as used in particular for charging electrically operated motor vehicles provided with a charging plug. The plug socket (1) has a recess (6) which is open in the plug-in direction (8) and in which at least one part of the charging plug can be received. The recess (6) terminates in an insertion opening (10) located in the plug-in direction (8) and has an undercut (16) acting in the plug-in direction (8) for latching a latching element (66) of the charging plug. In order to block the latched latching element, a locking element (20) is provided which is movable from a plug-in position (24) into a blocking position (50). In the blocking position (50), the locking element (20) is located in the recess (6) and overlaps the undercut (16) transverse to the plug-in direction (8). In order to improve the blocking effect and to be able to better adapt the plug socket to different installation conditions, it is envisaged according to the invention that the blocking position (50) is spaced apart from the plug-in position (24) in the plug-in direction (8) and the locking element (20) is located closer to the insertion opening (10) in the blocking position (50) than in the plug-in position (24). The invention also relates to a locking module (28) which can be used to upgrade plug sockets or as an exchange part.
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
E05B 47/00 - Operating or controlling locks or other fastening devices by electric or magnetic means
H01R 13/635 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only by mechanical pressure, e.g. spring force
The invention relates to a connector housing (1) for an electrical connector (0) with electrical contact units (10), preferably for a plug connector or mating connector (0) in particular for the automotive industry, having a contact housing (2) which can be established or is established at/in a contact housing receptacle (6), and the contact housing (2) has at least one movable contact securing flap (300) by means of which the contact units (10) can be locked, wherein the contact securing flap (300) inside the contact housing receptacle (6) can be brought from its open position (O) into its locking position (V), wherein the contact units (10) in the connector housing (1) can be locked, and/or the contact securing flap (300) inside the contact housing receptacle (6) can be brought from its locking position (V) into its open position (O), wherein the contact units (10) in the connector housing (1) can be unlocked.
H01R 13/422 - Securing in a demountable manner in resilient one-piece base or caseOne-piece base or case formed with resilient locking means
H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
H01R 13/424 - Securing in a demountable manner in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
An inventive contact pin for a plug connector comprises a base body with a longitudinal axis x and a surface O. A first end of the contact pin is adapted to be plugged into an opening of a pin strip of the plug connector, the contact pin having at least four retaining elements which are moulded on the base body. Two retaining elements are each arranged successively spaced apart along the longitudinal axis x. Moreover, two further retaining elements are each arranged oppositely at the same point of the longitudinal axis x in the circumferential direction. In this case, the retaining elements arranged successively are arranged offset from one another in the circumferential direction at an angle W1. According to the invention, it is envisaged that the angle W1 is smaller than 90°.
Crimp tooling (114) includes an anvil (128) and a wire crimper (126). The anvil includes a base and a tip (184) with a cradle (188) at the tip for supporting a terminal (120). The anvil has first and second anvil guide surfaces (170, 172) located relative to the cradle. The wire crimper has first and second legs (144, 146) on opposite sides of a crimp slot (140) that receives the cradle and the terminal supported by the cradle. The wire crimper defines a crimp profile (150) in the crimp slot (140) configured to form the terminal during crimping. The first and second legs have first and second wire crimper guide surfaces (154, 156), respectively. The first and second wire crimper guide surfaces are configured to engage the first and second anvil guide surfaces, respectively, to guide a position of the wire crimper relative to the anvil.
A plug connection according to the invention on a conductor frame for an electrical plug comprises a circuit board or a printed circuit board, wherein the conductor frame has at least one contact region with a recess and at least one plug element which corresponds to the recess. In this case, the plug connection is joined by a press fit between the recess and the plug element which at least partially protrudes through the recess. According to the invention, it is envisaged that the recess is configured such that the recess is expanded when the press fit is produced between the plug element and the recess.
H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
43.
CONTACT UNIT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A CONTACT UNIT
The invention relates to a contact unit and to a method for producing such a contact unit (10), having at least a contact row (30, 35, 40, 45) and a contact housing (15) with a first connecting side (20), wherein the contact row (30, 35, 40, 45) comprises a plurality of identically configured contact elements (55, 90, 95, 100) arranged spaced apart from one another, wherein the contact elements (55, 90, 95, 100) reach through a housing wall (60) of the contact housing (15) and have a contact section (85, 105, 110, 115) at the first connecting side (20) respectively, wherein the first connecting side (20) has at least one recess (135), wherein the recess (135) is arranged spaced apart from the contact section (85, 105, 110, 115).
H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
H01R 43/24 - Assembling by moulding on contact members
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mouldApparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
The invention relates to a microwave connector assembly (55) and a microwave transmission assembly (98). Polarization-maintaining microwave connector assemblies (55) of the art have the disadvantage that incorrect angular positioning of two dielectric waveguides (3) or a dielectric waveguide (3) and a ferrule socket (53) may result in coupling losses. These disadvantages are overcome by the invention in that a waveguide ferrule (5) is comprised having a receiving end (13) for receiving a dielectric waveguide (3) and a connecting end (15) located distal to the receiving end (13), the microwave connector assembly (55) further comprising a ferrule socket (53) for at least partially receiving the waveguide ferrule (5) in a ferrule receptacle (61), the waveguide ferrule (5) comprising at least one locking member (31) for a locking connection with the ferrule socket (53), wherein the ferrule socket (53) comprises at least one coding member (69) that engages a complementary coding member (38) of the waveguide ferrule (15) only when the waveguide ferrule (5) is positioned relative to the ferrule socket (53) in a single predetermined angular position (71) or in one out of two predetermined angular positions (71) which are rotated by 180° with respect to each other.
The invention relates to a crimping tool (2) for crimping an electrical crimp contact device (5) to an electrical cable (6) by means of a crimping machine (1), at least comprising a crimping stamp (10) with at least one insulation crimping region (100) for producing an insulation crimp (90), wherein by means of the insulation crimping region (100) an insulation crimping section (51) of the crimp contact device (5) can be crimped to an insulation (61) of the cable (6), wherein by means of the crimping tool (2) an additional crimping force (F2, -F2) can be introduced onto/into the insulation crimping section (51), by means of which different outer diameters (D1, D2) can be established in the insulation crimp (90). The invention further relates to a method of establishing an insulation crimp (90) by a crimping tool (2), in particular at least a crimping stamp (10), of a crimping machine (1), wherein an insulation crimping section (51) of an electrical crimp contact device (5) is crimped onto an insulation (61) of an electrical cable (6), and a larger outer diameter (D1) and a smaller outer diameter (D2) are established in the insulation crimp (90) by the method.
H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
46.
INJECTION MOULDING TOOL FOR PRODUCING AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENTLY SHAPED INJECTION MOULDED WORKPIECES, METHOD OF PRODUCING AT LEAST TWO DIFFERENTLY SHAPED INJECTION MOULDED WORKPIECES, AND INJECTION MOULDED WORKPIECE
Shown is an injection moulding tool (1) for producing at least two differently shaped injection moulded workpieces (2), comprising a cavity (3) and a modification element (4) that can be arranged at least partially in the cavity (3) and that is movable from a first position (11) into a second position (12) in order to change the geometry of the cavity (3), wherein the modification element (4) together with the remainder of the cavity (3) forms the cavity (3) for a first injection moulded workpiece (2, 21) in the first position (11) and the modification element (4) together with the remainder of the cavity (3) forms the cavity (3) for a second injection moulded workpiece (2, 22) that is different from the first injection moulded workpiece (2, 21) in the second position (12). Further shown is a method of producing at least two differently shaped injection moulded workpieces (2, 21, 22) with a single cavity (3), having a movable modification element (4), wherein, to produce a first injection moulded workpiece (2, 21), the modification element (4) is moved into a first position (11) and, to produce a second injection moulded workpiece (2, 22), the modification element (4) is moved into a second position (12). An injection moulded workpiece (2, 21, 22) is produced with such an injection moulding tool (1) and/or with such a method.
A measuring system for measuring forces, for instance spring forces in plug connections, has a measuring element with an advantageous geometric design and/or is formed in a way that it can assume several mechanical states corresponding to several measurement ranges, and/or is at least on the side of the force effect onto the measuring arms formed to have a firm connection of the measuring arms in order to thus overall improve response sensitivity and/or exactness and/or resolution. Consequently, the measuring element according to the invention may fulfil criteria for the measuring system analysis and thus may create the conditions to obtain exact and reproducible measurement results for rating measurement objects.
The invention relates to a bushing contact and a contact system with such a bushing contact, wherein the bushing contact has a contact housing and a contact element, wherein the contact element is arranged in the contact housing and is connected to the contact housing, wherein the contact housing has a first side wall and a second side wall, wherein the first side wall is arranged offset from the second side wall, wherein the first side wall and the second side wall delimit a housing interior, wherein the contact element is arranged in the housing interior, wherein the contact housing has an aperture, wherein the contact element has a continuous, flexible strip made of an electrically conductive material, wherein the contact element is connected to the first side wall by a first end and to the second side wall by a second end, wherein the contact element is supported on the first side wall in a first strip section and on the second side wall in a second strip section, wherein a third strip section of the contact element is arranged opposite the aperture, wherein the third strip section is formed to be applied to the plug contact in a flexible manner when a plug contact is introduced through the aperture into the housing interior.
The invention relates to a contact device and a contact system, wherein the contact device has at least a contact element, an inner housing, an outer housing, a first sealing element and a second sealing element, the outer housing delimiting a first inner space, the inner housing delimiting a second inner space, wherein the inner housing is arranged in the first inner space at least in sections, wherein the contact element is arranged in the second inner space at least in sections, wherein the first sealing element is arranged between the inner housing and the outer housing and seals off the first inner space from an environment of the contact device, wherein the second sealing element is arranged between the contact element and the inner housing and seals off the second inner space from the environment of the contact device.
The invention relates to a module arrangement (1) for a modular field device connection unit (12), the arrangement comprising a frame module (3) with at least one interface receptacle (7) for receiving at least one interchangeable interface module (5), and at least one interface module (5), which is insertable into the at least one interface receptacle (7) along a module insertion path (57), wherein the at least one interface module (5) is provided with at least one cartridge receptacle (11) for receiving at least one cartridge member (9), and wherein the at least one interface module (5) is provided with at least one movable coding element (19), which is moveable from a neutral position (N) into at least one coding position (C) by insertion of a cartridge member (9) into the cartridge receptacle (11). The invention further relates to a method for coding and resetting the coding of at least one interface module (5) of a modular field device connection unit, wherein at least one movable coding element (19) is moved from a neutral position (N) into at least one coding position (C) by inserting a cartridge member (9) into the at least one interface module (5), and wherein the cartridge member (9) is removed from the at least one interface module (5). In order to provide an arrangement (1) and a method as mentioned before which facilitate the resetting of at least one movable coding element (19) into the neutral position, it is intended according to the invention for the arrangement (1) that the at least one module arrangement (1) is provided with at least one resetting mechanism (45) for resetting the at least one movable coding element (19) into the neutral position (N) by insertion of the at least one interface module (5) into the at least one interface receptacle (7) and/or removal out of it, respectively, the resetting mechanism (45) comprising at least one trigger element (61), the trigger element (61) at least partially protruding into the at least one module insertion path (57).
The present invention relates to a mains plug (45) and charging system (10) for a motor vehicle (20), wherein the mains plug (45) comprises a contact housing (115) and a sensor unit (135), wherein the contact housing (115) comprises at least one first gripping area (155), wherein the sensor unit (135) comprises at least one first sensor electrode (185, 190), wherein the first sensor electrode (185, 190) is embedded in the contact housing (115), a first section (210) of the contact housing (115) being arranged between a first surface (205) of the first gripping area (155) and the first sensor electrode (185).
The invention relates to a conductor seal (10), in particular an individual conductor seal (10), preferably for an electrical conductor (20) and an electrical crimp contact, in particular for the automotive industry, having a radial seal section (100) which extends in the longitudinal direction (L) and which comprises an outer circumference seal region (104), and an inner seal section (120) which connects to the radial seal section (100) in the longitudinal direction (L) and which comprises an inner circumference seal region (126) for the electrical conductor (20), wherein an outer diameter of the inner seal section (120) substantially decreases at the radial seal section (100) starting from the radial seal section (100) in the longitudinal direction (L), optionally except for a comparatively short section. The invention further relates to an electrical connector (1), in particular a plug connector (1), a connecting device (1), a connecting mechanism (1), for the automotive industry or a non- automotive industry, wherein the electrical connector (1) has a conductor seal (10) according to the invention.
A terminal crimping machine (100) includes crimp tooling defining a crimping zone that receives a terminal (120) and a wire (122) and is actuated during a crimp stroke to form a crimped segment (152) between the terminal and the wire. The terminal crimping machine includes an electrical crimp consolidation circuit (150) electrically connected to the crimped segment and operated during the crimp stroke to provide an electrical pulse to at least one of the wire and the terminal of the crimped segment before completion of the crimp stroke.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
54.
DISPLACEMENT SENSOR FOR CONTACTLESS MEASUREMENT OF A RELATIVE POSITION, PRODUCTION METHOD FOR A MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR ARRANGEMENT AND MAGNETIC FIELD SENSOR
The present invention relates to a displacement sensor for contactless measurement of a relative position of a magnetic field source, which generates a magnetic field, and a magnetic field sensor arrangement with respect to each other. The present invention also further relates to a corresponding production method for producing such a magnetic field sensor arrangement and to an associated magnetic field sensor. The magnetic field sensor arrangement (106) comprises a first magnetic field sensor (108) for generating a first position signal and at least one second magnetic field sensor (110) for generating a second position signal. Each of the magnetic field sensors (108, 110) comprises at least one magnetic field probe (118) for detecting a magnetic flux density of the magnetic field, an evaluation unit for evaluating an output signal of the magnetic field probe, and a communication interface for emitting and receiving communication signals, wherein the first and the second magnetic field sensor are connected to each other via a data bus (112) for transmitting said communication signals.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
G01D 21/00 - Measuring or testing not otherwise provided for
The invention relates to an arrangement (1) for an electrical plug-type connector (2) which can be assembled with a mating connector (6) in an insertion direction (4). The arrangement and the plug-type connector having the arrangement have an outer housing (8) and a separate contact housing (10) which can be secured in the outer housing and which has at least one contact receptacle (12) for receiving at least one electrical contact. In order to provide a connection with great tensile strength, in particular in the case of small connectors having a length of only a few centimetres, between the outer housing and the contact housing, the arrangement has a securing element (14) for the positive-locking connection of the outer housing and the contact housing. The securing element can be inserted in at least one shaft (18) in a push-in direction (16) which runs transversely relative to the insertion direction. The shaft extends through the outer housing and the contact housing. Preferably, at least one securing tab (46) having at least one recess (48) is provided on the contact housing (10) and/or the outer housing(8). The at least one recess (48) in particular forms a portion of the shaft (18) in this instance.
Electrical contact for a plug connector, having rotatable rolling contact bodies,and electrical plug-in connection with such a contact The invention relates to an electrical contact (1) for a plug connector (5) which can be plugged in a plug-in direction (6). The contact (1) is provided with a contact surface (12) for contacting a complementary contact (8). The invention also relates to a plug-in connection (2) which has the two contacts (1, 8) which can be mated. In order to create contact with a stable contact resistance between the contacts (1, 8) and at the same time to be able to mate the contacts (1,8) without large contact forces, it is envisaged according to the invention that the contact surface (12) of a contact (1) has rotatable rolling contact bodies (20) made of an electrically conductive material. The rolling contact bodies (20) are located between the mated contacts (1,8) of the plug-in connection (2) and produce the electrical contact between the two mated contacts. By means of the rotatability of the rolling contact bodies (20) a rolling movement is possible upon insertion and in the mated state, such that compensating movements can take place in a vibration-loaded environment in the plug-in connection, which compensating movements prevent a cable break of the cables(34) which are linked to the contacts (1, 8).
H01R 24/58 - Contacts spaced along longitudinal axis of engagement
H01R 39/64 - Devices for uninterrupted current collection
H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
57.
MONITORING DEVICE AND METHOD OF MONITORING AN IMPEDANCE OF A PROTECTIVE CONDUCTOR, AND CHARGING CONTROL UNIT
The present invention relates to a monitoring device and a method of monitoring an impedance of a protective conductor. A first voltage divider is arranged between a first input terminal and a second input terminal, which can be connected to a voltage source. The first voltage divider comprises a series connection of a first resistor and a second resistor, the second resistor corresponding to a threshold value of the impedance of the protective conductor. A second voltage divider comprises a series connection of a third resistor and a bridge diode, and is connected with a first end of the third resistor to the first resistor, and is connectable with a second end to the protective conductor. A measuring device is connected between a first node that is arranged between the first resistor and the second resistor, and a second node, which is arranged between the third resistor and the bridge diode. A bridge voltage is detected between the first and second node if the impedance of the protective conductor is higher than the second resistor.
The invention relates to an electric contact (1) for an electrical plug connection (10) which is to be plugged together in a plugging direction (6). The electric contact (1) comprises a receptacle (4) for a complementary contact pin (8), the receptacle (4) opening against the plugging direction (6). For contacting the complementary contact pin (8), the receptacle (4) comprises a contact surface (61). In order to create a plugging connection which can be plugged together easily under high contact forces and has great longevity, it is provided according to the invention that at least one roller contact body (20) made of an electrically conductive material that projects into the receptacle (4) and forms part of the contact surface (61) is respectively rotatably held on at least two opposing sides (19a, 19b) of the receptacle (4). In the electrical plug connection (10), in which the contact (1) is plugged together with the pin-shaped contact (8), one of the contact surfaces (61) of the contacts (1, 8) comprises rotatable roller contact bodies (20) of an electrically conductive material.
The present invention relates to a lighting module comprising a flat flexible carrier (132) having at least one electrically insulating flexible substrate (104) with at least one planar electrically conductive lead (106), at least one light emitting element (102) and at least one electronic component (124), the light emitting element (102) and the electronic component (124, 126) and/or a second light emitting element (102) being electrically connected to each other by means of said at least one electrically conductive lead (106). In at least one stretchable region, said conductive lead (106) is patterned to form at least one meander loop, wherein said substrate (104) has at least one cut-out (114) that is provided adjacent to the meander loop in a way that the at least one meander loop partly encircles the cut-out (114).
The invention relates to a grounding device (1), in particular to a grounding eyelet (1), preferably for a grounding cable and/or a counter grounding device, having a connecting section (20) that can be connected to the grounding cable, and a grounding section (30), the grounding section (30) having a premounting apparatus (32) for a premounting and a through-recess (310) for a final mounting of the grounding device (1) at/on the counter grounding device, wherein the grounding device (1), by means of the premounting device (32), can be premounted in a premounting position at/on the counter grounding device locked in at least one translatory degree of freedom and/or locked in at least one rotatory degree of freedom. The invention further relates to a grounding apparatus having a counter grounding device and an inventive grounding device, the counter grounding device (5) having an anti-twist protection, wherein the grounding device or its premounting apparatus (32) can be premounted in the premounting position at/on the counter grounding device locked in at least one additional rotatory direction and/or locked in at least one additional rotatory degree of freedom by means of the anti- twist protection.
The invention relates to an electrically conductive contact element (1) for an electrical connector (3) which has a contact surface (5) and an electrical connector (3) which has such a contact element (1). The invention further relates to methods for enclosing an auxiliary material (9) under the contact surface (5) of an electrically conductive contact element (1) for an electrical connector (3). In order to provide an improved contact element (3) which can be used reliably over the long term, the contact element (1) according to the invention has caverns (7) filled with an auxiliary material (9)which are arranged under the contact surface (5) in a microstructure (11). The method according to the invention solves this problem by the following steps: forming a microstructure (11) at the contact surface (5), applying the auxiliary material (9) onto the contact surface (5), enclosing the auxiliary material (9) in the microstructure (11).
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
B32B 15/01 - Layered products essentially comprising metal all layers being exclusively metallic
62.
VIBRATION-ATTENUATING CONNECTOR WITH AN OSCILLATION ABSORBER
The invention relates to a connector (1) for plugging together with a counter-connector (49) in a plug-in direction (S). In order to provide a connector (1) which both enables a sealed connection and which is vibration-proof, it is intended according to the invention, that the connector (1) comprises a casing (13) which is provided with at least one contact receptacle (3) for receiving at least one contact element (5), that the casing (13) comprises an outer wall (25) which is accessible from outside, on which outer wall (25) a seal (23) and an oscillation absorber (29) are arranged at a distance from each other in the plug-in direction (S) and that a free volume (28) which extends in the plug-in direction (S) extends between the seal (23) and the oscillation absorber (29), and wherein the oscillation absorber (29) is provided with at least one de-aeration opening (47) which extends in the plug-in direction (S).
The invention relates to a contact element (1) for an electric assembly (29) and a method for production thereof. Contact elements (1) of the art yield high plug-in forces resulting in wear of the contact element (1) if relative movements between the contact element (1) and the counter contact element occur. This problem is especially eminent in miniaturized plug connectors and plug connectors comprising a multitude of contact elements (1). The application of additional lubrication or mechanical means are two solutions of the art, which, however will render the plug connector more complicated and expensive, respectively have to meet the demands with respect to shelf life and temperature stability. The present invention solves these problems by comprising a substrate (13), at least one electrically conductive layer (17) and at least one masking layer (15), wherein a contact side (31) of the contact element (1) is at least partly covered by the at least one masking layer (15) and the at least one electrically conductive layer (17), and wherein the at least one masking layer (15) and the at least one electrically conductive layer (17) form a contact surface (32), the contact surface (32) comprising alternating regions (25) of the at least one masking layer (15) and the at least one electrically conductive layer (17).
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
64.
ELECTRIC CONNECTION ASSEMBLY WITH OVERBENT SOLDERING PIN
The invention relates to an electric connection assembly (1) for surface mounting on a circuit board (19), comprising at least one soldering pin (5) for electrically contacting the circuit board (19), wherein the at least one soldering pin (5) comprises an assembly-sided starting portion (7), a middle portion (9) and an end portion (11) provided at the end (61) facing away from the connection assembly (1) for electrically contacting (49) the circuit board (19). Electric connection assemblies (1) of the prior art have the disadvantages of an increased excess length (43) of the soldering pins (5),or of limited or no visibility of the electric contacting (49), i.e. the solder joint (51),and therefore limited or no possibilities of verifying it. The former increases the dimensions of the electric connection assembly (1), the latter impedes quality control of the solder joints (51). The inventive electric connection assembly (1) solves the problems by the middle portion (9) being bent back to the electric connection assembly (1)and the end portion (11) being bent away from the electric connection assembly (1), and by both the starting portion (7) and the middle portion (9), and the middle portion (9) and the end portion (11) enclosing an acute angle (38).
The invention refers to a contact element and a contact system having such a contact element, the contact element comprising a contact box, the contact box extending in a longitudinal direction of the contact element and at least in sections limiting a receptacle, the contact box comprising at least a first box section, the first box section comprising at least in sections a grid structure.
The invention relates to an electric plug connector (1) for insertion onto a PCB (2) and for being affixed to the PCB (2) by means of a casting compound (4), as well as to a method for attaching an electric plug connector (1) to a PCB (2). The objective of the invention is to keep the interior (10) of the connector and in particular an electric contact (8) arranged therein free from the casting compound (4) even if PCBs (2) of different thicknesses are used. According to the invention, this is achieved with at least one casting compound receiving chamber (6) which opens towards an exterior side (28) of the plug connector (1), said casting compound receiving chamber (6) being arranged in front of the electric contact (8) and being at least partly closed by a film hinge (12). By inserting the electric plug connector (1) onto the PCB (2), the film hinge (12) is pierced and thus brought into abutment on the PCB (2) and holds back the casting compound (4).
The present invention provides a dielectric waveguide for transmission of millimeter-wave signals and a cable comprising the same, the dielectric waveguide comprising: an inner core having a dielectric medium adapted to transmit a millimeter- wave signal by carrying an electromagnetic field along the dielectric waveguide, the dielectric medium comprising a dielectric material having dielectric properties adapted to confine the propagating electromagnetic field to the inner core while adding low transmission loss at signal frequencies in a millimeter-wave frequency range. The dielectric medium may be provided as a core of solid dielectric material, one or more bundles of fibers that extend along the length of the inner core, or as granulate of dielectric material that fills the volume of the inner core. The dielectric material may be quartz or alumina.
The invention relates to a rail fixing system (57) for devices which can be fixed to a profile rail (59), in particular a top hat rail (61), having a rail fixing arrangement (12) for fixing the rail fixing system (57) to the profile rail (59), wherein the rail fixing arrangement (12) has a first movable positive-locking connection element (7), having a system coupling arrangement (14) for fixing to each other rail fixing systems (57, 57a, 57b) which are arranged on the profile rail (59) beside each other, wherein the system coupling arrangement (14) has a second movable positive-locking connection element (11). The invention further relates to a set (121) comprising at least two of the above rail fixing systems (57). Rail fixing systems (57) of the prior art have the disadvantage that the common actuation device (1) can become jammed or retention forces which are sufficiently great for the system coupling are not ensured. In order to overcome these disadvantages, the actuation device is supported on at least one resilient element, wherein the first positive-locking connection element and the second positive-locking connection element and the resilient element (47) are arranged along a straight line (G) which extends in the effective direction (W) of the resilient element (47).
The present invention relates to a subassembly (200) for a compressor and comprises a first electrical control valve (102) which has a valve housing (108) which is provided with connections for the high-pressure region (Pd) and for the crank chamber pressure region (Pc) and which has a valve member (110) which is arranged within the valve housing (108) and which can be displaced between two positions. The valve member (110) connects or separates the two regions. A second electrical control valve (116) has a valve housing which is provided with connections for the crank chamber pressure region (Pc) and for the suction pressure region (Ps) and which has a valve member which is arranged within the valve housing and which can be displaced between two positions, wherein the valve member either connects the two regions to each other or separates them from each other depending on the position. An electrical control device controls, during operation of the refrigerating medium compressor, a fluid flow between the high-pressure region (Pd) and a crank chamber pressure region (Pc) by means of the position of the valve member of the first control valve (102), and controls the fluid flow between the crank chamber pressure region (Pc) and a suction pressure region (Ps) by means of the position of the valve member of the second control valve (116) in accordance with the control of the first control valve (102).
The invention relates to a modular connector housing (0) for an electrical connector or counter-connector, in particular for a cable in the automotive sector, having at least one housing module (10) that is configured as a contact module (10), having two mechanical interfaces (11, 12) that are spaced apart with respect to each other in a transverse direction (Q) of the modular connector housing (0), wherein the two mechanical interfaces (11, 12) of the at least one contact module (10) are in sections configured in a complementary manner with respect to each other, and one of the two mechanical interfaces (11/12) is substantially closed in the transverse direction (Q) and another is configured to be substantially open in the transverse direction (Q). The invention further relates to a module system for a family of modular connector housings (0) for electrical connectors or counter-connectors, in particular for cables in the automotive sector, having a sort (G10) or a type (A10) of contact modules (10) as well as a sort (G20) or a type (A20) of latching modules (20) for an assembly of the family of modular connector housings (0), wherein the individual contact modules (10) have two mechanical interfaces (11, 12), wherein one mechanical interface (11/12) comprises a mainly or substantially closed longitudinal side and wherein the other mechanical interface (12/11) has a mainly or substantially open longitudinal side of the contact module (10).
The invention relates to a current transmission device (1) for transmitting electrical energy from an energy supply portion (3, 3a) to an energy discharge portion (5, 5a), wherein the energy supply portion (3, 3a) has at least two input contacts (27) for connecting at least two input lines (19) having different potentials and the energy discharge portion (5, 5a) has at least two output contacts (29) for connecting at least two electrical output contact elements (20) having different potentials. Current transmission devices (1) of the prior art have the disadvantage that separate or additional contacts are necessary to measure the changing voltage drop in accordance with the current transmitted. The present invention overcomes this disadvantage by providing a current transmission device (1) which provides an electrical monitoring device (71) which is connected to one of the input contacts (27) and/or one of the output contacts (29) via an inserted electrical line (65).
The present invention relates to a hybrid composite fiber for transmission of data and power, comprising a dielectric waveguide adapted to transmit data from an end of the fiber to another end of the fiber via electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength above the optical spectrum, and an electrical conducting element disposed around the dielectric waveguide between the ends of the fiber, the electrical conducting element being adapted to be coupled to electrical potentials at each end of the fiber for carrying an electrical current between said ends of the fiber. The present invention also provides a hybrid power cable for transmission of data and power, a hybrid power plug for terminating the hybrid power cable, and a respective hybrid power socket. The present invention also provides a composite dielectric waveguide fiber, comprising: a core member having dielectric properties adapted to transport an electromagnetic wave with a wavelength in the microwave and/or in the millimeter wave range; and a shielding layer disposed around the core member and adapted to confine the electromagnetic wave within the core member; wherein the shielding layer comprises a conductive composite material.
A dielectric waveguide for propagating electromagnetic signals includes a cladding and an electrically conductive shield. The cladding has a body composed of a first dielectric material. The body defines a core region therethrough that is filled with a second dielectric material different than the first dielectric material. The cladding further includes at least two ribs extending from an outer surface of the body to distal ends. The shield engages the distal ends of the ribs and peripherally surrounds the cladding such that air gaps are defined radially between the outer surface of the body and an interior surface of the shield.
The invention relates to a rail socket (13) for connecting a module device (2) to a conductor member (4), the rail socket (13) comprising a conductor receptacle (29) adapted to receive the conductor member (4). Rail sockets (13) of the art have the disadvantages that mechanical and/or electrical connection between the rail socket (13) and a conductor member (4) may be degraded by means of tolerances of the conductor member (4). The present invention solves this problem by providing the rail socket (13) with at least one electrically conductive resilient contact member (15) which extends into the conductor receptacle (23).
The invention relates to a contact assembly (1) for at least one contact bolt (20) of a contactor (2), comprising a contact element (3) with a base part (30) extending in a plane (B), the base part (30) having an opening (34) for the contact bolt (20) to pass through, and at least one contacting tab (31) that is integrally connected to the base part (30) and located at the edge of the opening (34), the contacting tab (31) being bent out of the plane (B) of the base part (30) and being elastically deflectable parallel to the plane (B), and an electrical assembly (10) with a contactor (2) with two contact bolts (20) and a contact assembly (1), wherein the contact assembly (1) touches the surface shells (21) of the contact bolts (20).
H01R 13/18 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure with the spring member surrounding the socket
76.
SHIELDING ELEMENT FOR A CONNECTOR AND HOUSING ASSEMBLY HAVING PROTRUDING CUTTING PORTIONS
There is shown a shielding element (1) for a connector for contacting a counter-element (13) made from aluminium, comprising a sheet-shaped section (2), wherein a through-opening (3) is formed in the sheet-shaped section (2) and at least one contacting tab (4) is provided at the through-opening (3), said contacting tab (4) protruding from the shielding element (1), wherein the contacting tab (4) has a protruding sharp cutting edge (6) at a free end (5).A housing assembly (12) comprises at least one shielding element (1) according to any one of Claims 1 to 7, a counter-element (13)and a mounting element (14) that pushes the shielding element (1) onto the contact element (13). With these embodiments, a penetration of aluminium oxide layers is possible with little exertion of force.
H01R 13/6585 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts
H01R 13/6596 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a metal grounding panel
H01R 4/26 - Connections in which at least one of the connecting parts has projections which bite into or engage the other connecting part in order to improve the contact
H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materialsConnections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
77.
ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND PROCESS OF PRODUCING ELETRONIC COMPONENT
Electronic components (100) and processes of producing electronic components are disclosed. The electronic component includes a substrate (101) and a thermal grain modified layer (103) positioned on the substrate. The thermal grain modified layer includes a modified grain structure. The modified grain structure includes a thermal grain modification additive. A method for forming the electronic component is also disclosed.
In order to decouple undesirable relative movements, such as, for example, vibrations, of two structural elements, which are intended to be electrically connected to each other, of one or two subassemblies, contact elements (1) comprising braid wire (17) are used. The partially compacted contact elements (1) comprising braid wire (17) of the prior art are extremely unwieldy because they can be used only with receptacles which are specially provided for them. The present invention overcomes this disadvantage by providing a contact element (1) comprising braid wire (17) having at least one compacted end region (21) which extends as far as a free end (31) of the contact element (1 ) and the free end (31) of which has at least one inclined insertion surface (23). The method according to the invention comprises the formation of at least one inclined insertion surface (23) in addition to the compaction of a braid wire (17) in at least one end region (21) in order to overcome the above disadvantage.
H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
79.
TERMINAL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A FOAMED SEALING MATERIAL, ELECTRICAL TERMINAL AND ELECTRICAL WIRE COMPRISING A FOAMABLE SEALING MATERIAL AND A METHOD FOR SEALING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR AND AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL
The present invention relates to a terminal assembly (33) having a conductor (7), an electrical terminal (1) that comprises a connection area (13), in which the terminal (1) is connected to the conductor (7), and having a seal (15) that seals the connection area (13) in a fluid-tight manner. The present invention further relates to an electrical terminal (1) having a connection area (13) for connecting to a conductor (7), and an electrical wire (9) having a conductor (7), which is arranged in an isolating cover (25) and has a connection section (27) for connecting to an electrical terminal (1). The present invention provides a terminal assembly or electrical terminal and electrical wire for such a terminal, which enable a reliable mechanical and electrically conductive and corrosion-resistant connection which satisfies the high requirements for use in the automotive sector, in that the seal (15) is composed of a foamed sealing material (19) which comprises an activatable blowing agent (21), and a seal (15) which is assigned to the connection area (13) or the connection section (27) and which is made of a foamable sealing material (19) comprising an activatable blowing agent (21).
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
80.
ELECTRICAL OR ELECTROMECHANICAL COMPONENT WITH A COVERING MEMBER
The invention relates to an electrical or electromechanical component (1) with a welding contact (7) and a method for covering and rolling up electrical or electromechanical components (1) with welding contacts (7). Electrical or electromechanical components (1) with welding contacts (7) have the disadvantage that the welding contacts (7) are exposed to possible contamination, which may negatively affect a subsequent welding process (e.g. by ultrasonic welding)or completely prevent welding. For this reason, electrical or electromechanical components (1) with welding contacts (7) of the prior art must be subjected to cleaning, representing an additional work step. The present invention overcomes this disadvantage by providing an electrical or electromechanical component (1) whereof the welding contact (7) or contacts (7) is/are at least partially covered by a covering member (13) such that it is/they are protected from dirt, where in the covering member (13) is removable in a substantially residue-free manner. Further, a method is provided in which said welding contacts (7) of the electrical or electromechanical components (1) are covered with a covering member (13) and the electrical or electromechanical components (1)are subsequently rolled up onto a suitable rolling-up member (30).
H01L 23/00 - Details of semiconductor or other solid state devices
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
81.
CONTACT ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR REDUCING CROSS-TALK
There is disclosed a contact arrangement (1) having a first contact element pair (10) for contacting a first pair (110) of signal lines (100) in a first connector (101) and having a second contact element pair (20) for contacting a second pair (120) of signal lines (100) in a second connector (102), wherein a second contact element (12) of the first contact element pair (10) and a first contact element (21) of the second contact element pair (20) are adjacent, wherein a first contact element (11) of the first contact element pair (10) is connected to the first contact element (21) of the second contact element pair (20) via an electrical arrangement (210) and the capacitance (Cy-1) of the electrical arrangement (210) corresponds to the capacitance (Cx-1) between the second contact element (12) of the first contact element pair (10) and the first contact element (21) of the second contact element pair (20). There is further disclosed a corresponding method. Cross-talk is minimised with such a solution.
The present invention refers to a crimp indentor (100) for producing a crimp connection between an electrical conductor and a contact, wherein the crimp indentor (100) comprises a base unit (1 10) and a machining range (120), wherein the machining range (120) is configured to transmit crimping forces to the contact while producing the crimp connection, wherein the machining range (120) at least in parts comprises a ceramic surface. Further, the present invention refers to a method of producing a crimp indentor (100), wherein the crimp indentor (100) is configured to carry out a crimp connection between an electrical conductor and a contact, wherein a crimp indentor blank is provided. A base unit (1 10) and a machining range (120) are configured at the crimp indentor blank, wherein the machining range (120) is configured to transmit crimping forces to the contact while producing the crimp connection. Further, the machining range (120) at least in parts comprises a ceramic surface, wherein the ceramic surface is oriented to the machining range (120) in such a manner that the crimping forces occurring during the production of the crimp connection are transmitted to the contact via the ceramic surface.
The present invention relates to an apparatus for measuring an electric current flowing through a bus bar, which comprises the bus bar itself, a compensation coil and a magnetic field sensor. A through-hole is provided in the bus bar, which divides the electric current flowing through the bus bar into two partial currents that flow round the through-hole. In the through-hole there is provided a compensation coil for generating a compensation field which, at a predetermined position of the through-hole, compensates the magnetic fields generated by the partial currents and an external magnetic field generated outside the apparatus, so that the magnetic flux density of the resulting magnetic field at the predetermined position does not exceed a predetermined threshold. The magnetic flux density of the resulting magnetic field at the predetermined position of the through-hole is detected by the magnetic field sensor which is provided in the through-hole of the bus bar. The compensation coil has a bobbin whose inner part receives the magnetic field sensor, and which is precisely fitted in the through-hole of the bus bar.
G01R 33/04 - Measuring direction or magnitude of magnetic fields or magnetic flux using the flux-gate principle
G01R 15/14 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks
G01R 15/18 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using inductive devices, e.g. transformers
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
The invention relates to an electric plug connector (5) for connecting to a complementary mating plug connector (7) in a plugging direction (S), having a plug housing (25) which has a receptacle (75) in which a short-circuiting bridge (69), which is held fixedly in its plugging position (70) and has two short-circuiting contacts (19) which are accessible from outside the plug connector (5), counter to the plugging direction (S), is accommodated. In addition, the invention relates to an electric plug connection (1) having such an electric plug connector (5) and an electric mating plug connector (7). Electric plug connectors (5) according to the prior art with fixed short-circuiting bridges (69) have the disadvantage that vibrations, i.e. relative movements between the plug connector (5) and the mating plug connector (7), are converted into a relative movement of the short-circuiting bridge (69) with respect to the short-circuiting bridge (65). This can give rise to a large amount of abrasion or even cause the short-circuiting bridge (69) to fracture. The electric plug connector (5) according to the invention solves this problem by virtue of the fact that the short-circuiting bridge (69) is accommodated with play in the receptacle (75) so as to be movable about the plugging position (70). In the case of the electric plug connection (1) according to the invention, in a plugging position (67) the short-circuiting contacts (19) of the short-circuiting bridge (69) are connected electrically and in a movement-transmitting fashion to mating short-circuiting contacts (20) of the electric mating plug connector (7), but are mechanically decoupled from a movement of the electric plug connector (5) owing to the short-circuiting bridge (69) being accommodated in the receptacle (75) in such a way that it is movable about the plugging position (70).
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
H01R 13/703 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
H01R 13/645 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by exchangeable elements on case or base
H01R 13/707 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch interlocked with contact members or counterpart
A battery module includes a plurality of battery cells and a cover assembly (104) coupled to the battery cells. The battery cells are arranged in a stacked configuration. The cover assembly includes a housing (110), bus bars (112), and a temperature monitoring assembly (158). The bus bars engage corresponding positive and negative cell terminals of the battery cells to electrically connect adjacent battery cells. The temperature monitoring assembly is mounted to and extends along a mounting surface (156) of the cover assembly that faces the battery cells. The temperature monitoring assembly includes an electrical cable (160), a temperature sensing device (162) mounted to and electrically connected to the electrical cable, and a thermally conductive interface member (164) covering the temperature sensing device. The thermally conductive interface member engages at least one of the battery cells, and the temperature monitoring assembly monitors a temperature of that at least one battery cell.
H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
86.
ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR ALTERING MECHANICAL AND/OR ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF AT LEAST ONE AREA OF SUCH
The invention relates to an electrical contact element (1) made from an electrically conductive contact material (3) and to a method for altering mechanical and/or electrical properties of at least one area (15) of an electrical contact element (1). In order to provide such a contact element and a corresponding method which make it possible to equip areas with desired mechanical and/or electrical properties which differ from those of the contact material (3) and in order to carry out, quickly and inexpensively, the manufacture of such areas or of such a contact element with the minimum of production steps, the invention provides that the contact element (1) comprises at least one area (15) on which particles (17) are arranged in an adherent manner, of which at least a part has penetrated into the contact material (3) at least in sections. For the method according to the invention, it is envisaged that on the at least one area (15) of the contact element (1) particles (17) are deposited at high speed, wherein at least a part of the particles (17) penetrates at least partially into the contact material (3).
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
87.
METHOD FOR CONNECTING A CONDUCTOR COMPRISING A BASE METAL TO A TERMINAL ELEMENT COMPRISING COPPER BY MEANS OF WELDING AS WELL AS A TERMINAL ASSEMBLY PRODUCED THEREBY
The present invention relates to a method for connecting a conductor (1) comprising a base metal to a terminal element (2)comprising copper, and to a terminal assembly(18) with a conductor (1) comprising a base metal and with a terminal element (2)which comprises copper and which is connected to the conductor (1). In order to reliably connect a conductor (1) comprising a base metal and a terminal element (2)comprising copper to one another both mechanically and in an electrically conductive manner, it is envisaged according to the invention that the conductor (1) and/or the terminal element (2)is coated, at least at the weld joint (5, 10), with a copper alloy or a mixture comprising copper and at least one base metal, before the conductor (1) and the terminal element (2)are welded onto one another. In this manner, a terminal assembly(18) can be produced which satisfies the strict requirements for use in the automotive industry and in which the conductor (1) is welded to the terminal element (2), wherein the weld seam (19) has a layer of a copper alloy or of a mixture comprising copper and at least one base metal.
H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materialsConnections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
The invention is related to a seal (1) for a housing (25) of a plug-type connector with an annular seal body (3) and with at least one mounting projection (9) and to a housing (25) for a plug-type connector. In order to provide a seal (1) and a housing (25) for a plug-type connector which allow a secure mounting of the seal, which avoid damages of a seal during assembly, and which allow a space-saving and slim design of a connector, it is intended according to the invention, that at least one mounting projection (9) projects from the body (3) of the seal (1) in an axial direction (A) and in that at least one mounting compartment (35) from the housing (25) for receiving at least one mounting projection (9) of the seal (1) extends further along an axial direction (A) of the housing (25) than an annular sealing section (29) for receiving a seal (1).
The present invention relates to an electric control valve which controls a coolant flow. The control valve includes a valve housing, which has connectors for a suction-pressure region, a high-pressure region and a crankcase-chamber-pressure region, a valve body, which is arranged to be displaceable between two positions, the valve body either mutually connecting or separating the high-pressure region and the crankcase-chamber-pressure region depending on the position, an electric actuating drive, which displaces the valve body, a means for determining the position of the valve body, a first pressure sensor, which determines a value of the suction pressure in the suction-pressure region, an electric control means, which, as a function of the determined value of the suction pressure, controls the coolant flow by displacing the valve body using the electric actuating drive, in such a way that if the determined suction pressure falls below a predetermined threshold the valve body connects the high-pressure region to the crankcase-chamber-pressure region, and an electric interface, by way of which the value determined by the first pressure sensor can be read off, and by way of which the control valve can be connected to a power supply.
The invention relates to an improved antenna system and antenna module incorporating same. The antenna system comprises: a first antenna element adapted to a first frequency band; and a second antenna element adapted to a second frequency band which is different from the first frequency band. The first antenna element includes: a radiating structure comprising at least one planar radiating element, where the radiating structure is configured to radiate at a frequency in the first frequency band. The first antenna element further includes: at least one band-stop filter structure comprising at least one planar conductive element, where the at least one band-stop filter structure is configured to attenuate a current flow at a frequency in the second frequency band.
The invention relates to an improved antenna system and antenna module incorporating same. The antenna system comprises a first planar antenna element, and at least one second antenna element, which are arranged along an axis, and further a planar parasitic element arranged within the near-field of the first planar antenna element, the planar parasitic element being arranged substantially in parallel to the first planar antenna element and being arranged at a predetermined distance therefrom. The center of the planar parasitic element is offset with respect to the center of the first planar antenna element in a direction away from the at least one second antenna element along the axis, so as to reduce a deformation of the radiating pattern of the first planar antenna element due to an interference with the at least one second antenna element.
The invention relates to a contact pin (1) with a contact section (3), which runs substantially parallel to a contacting direction (K), for being pressed into a contact pin receptacle (63) and with a mounting section (5) which is angled with respect to the contact section (3) and which is connected to the contact section (3) in a transition region (7) of the contact pin (1). The invention further relates to a connector with at least one contact pin (1) and to a method for producing a connector. In order to provide a contact pin (1) and a connector which can be produced quickly, at low cost and reproducibly and which have reproducible conductive properties, it is intended, according to the invention, for the contact pin (1) that the transition region (7) has a recess (9) which forms a substantially planar engagement surface (11) for a press-in tool.
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
93.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR KIT, ELECTRONIC COMPONENT, AND ASSEMBLY METHOD
The present invention relates to an electrical connector kit for an electronic component and in particular for an inductive proximity sensor. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an assembly method for fabricating such an electronic component. An electrical connector kit for a circuit carrier (102) comprises at least one interface element (106) which is attachable to said circuit carrier (102) and which has at least one inner contact (108) for contacting at least one electrically conductive lead on said circuit carrier (102), said interface element (106) further comprising an electrically connecting interface (110) for contacting a peripheral connector (112, 14). A set of at least one first and second peripheral connectors (112, 114) is provided, each being connectable to said connecting interface(110), wherein, for contacting at least one external electronic component, said first and second peripheral connectors (112, 114) have peripheral contact elements (148, 152, 124) which differ from each other.
H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
H03K 17/95 - Proximity switches using a magnetic detector
A crimping device (100) includes an anvil (114) and a crimp tooling member (116). The anvil is configured to receive a terminal (102) on a top surface (112) thereof. The crimp tooling member has a forming profile (118) recessed from a bottom side (132) of the crimp tooling member. The forming profile is configured to engage a crimp barrel (110) of the terminal as the crimp tooling member moves towards the anvil during a crimping operation to crimp the crimp barrel into mechanical and electrical engagement with an electrical wire (104) disposed within the crimp barrel. The forming profile defines at least one pocket (170) along a top-forming surface (136) of the forming profile that extends between two side walls (134) of the forming profile. Each pocket is configured to form a corresponding protrusion (196) in the crimp barrel of the terminal during the crimping operation.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
An electrical wire (100) includes a bundle of electrical conductors (102) that has an end segment (110) that extends to an end (108) of the bundle. Each electrical conductor in the bundle engages at least one other electrical conductor. The electrical wire also includes conductive particles (106) disposed between and engaging at least some of the electrical conductors in the bundle along the end segment. The conductive particles are configured to provide an electrical connection between the corresponding electrical conductors engaged by the conductive particles.
H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
96.
ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTOR WITH CABLE CLAMPING DEVICE
The invention relates to an electrical plug connector (1) with a housing (2) which comprises an inlet (4) for insertion of at least one cable arrangement (6) in an insertion direction (10). Furthermore, the electrical plug connector (1) is provided with a cable clamping device (24) which is latchable to the housing (2) and which is moveable into the inlet (4). In order to simplify fitting and, nevertheless, to maintain an effective protection against vibrations for the cable arrangement, the invention provides that the cable clamping device (24) is configured for direct clamping of the at least one cable arrangement (6). Through this configuration, it is possible to dispense with the rubber or silicone inlays present in the prior art.
The present invention relates to a contact element (1) for an electric plug connector, having a jack portion (2) which has an opening (9) which specifies an insertion direction (E) for insertion of a pin contact (30) into the jack portion (2), and having a contact spring (13) which is connected via at least one root (15a, 15b) to the jack portion (2) and with which a contact force can be exerted on the pin contact transversely to the insertion direction (E). The invention further relates to an equipping arrangement (100) for equipping electric plug connectors with at least one contact element (1) according to the invention. In order to be able to ensure a further miniaturisation of contact elements (1) while maintaining desired contact forces, it is provided according to the invention that the contact spring (13) extends from the root (15a, 15b) substantially counter to the insertion direction (E) extending towards the opening (9).
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
The invention relates to an electrical contact device (1), preferably a socket contact device (1), for a copper or aluminium cable for the automotive sector, having a contact body (10) and a mating contact receiver (20) for the contact body (10), wherein the mating contact receiver (20) may be mounted on the contact body (10) in at least two positions, as a result of which an electrical mating contact device (3) may be inserted into the contact device (10) on two mutually different axes of insertion (L110, Q110). Further, the invention relates to a method for mounting an electrical contact device (1), preferably a socket contact device (1), for a copper or aluminium cable for the automotive sector, wherein the contact device (1) includes a contact body (10) and a mating contact receiver (20), and the mating contact receiver (20) may be mounted on the contact body (10) in a 0°/180° orientation (I) and in an orientation different from the 0°/180° orientation, and is mounted on the contact body (10) in one of these two orientations. Furthermore, the invention relates to a finished electrical cable, in particular a copper or aluminium cable, in particular for the automotive sector, wherein the finished cable has an electrical contact device (1) according to the invention or mounted according to the invention.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
A terminal crimping device (102) includes crimp tooling (128) and a seal depressor (132) fixed to the crimp tooling. The crimp tooling and the seal depressor move with a movable ram (124) along a crimp stroke towards and away from a base (126) that receives a wire assembly (104) and a terminal (106) thereon. The crimp tooling crimps the terminal to both a wire (120) and a compression seal (122) of the wire assembly during the crimp stroke. The seal depressor has a contact tab (134) that engages and at least partially depresses the compression seal of the wire assembly during the crimp stroke to hold the compression seal in place as the crimp tooling crimps the terminal to the wire assembly.
The invention relates to an intermediate housing (1, 2) which can be introduced into a connector enclosing housing (3) and which has a CPA receiving member (23) for a position securing element (5). For responding to different requirements, there is provision for at least one contact receiving member (7, 7') to be located between a connector face (9) and the CPA receiving member (23). The invention further relates to a plug-type connector system (88) having a connector enclosing housing (3), an intermediate housing (1, 2) with a CPA receiving member (23) and an intermediate housing (1') without a CPA receiving member (23). There is provision for both the intermediate housing (1, 2) with a CPA receiving member (23) and the intermediate housing (1') without a CPA receiving member (23) to be constructed so as to be able to be inserted into the connector enclosing housing (3).
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
patents
