A connector assembly includes a connector body having a terminal cavity and a cantilevered resilient primary terminal locking arm configured to secure a terminal. The terminal defines a terminal release ramp and a locking ridge. The connector assembly also includes a primary lock reinforcement (PLR) device having a cantilevered resilient secondary terminal locking arm that inhibits the PLR device from moving from a pre-staged position to a fully staged position prior to the terminal being inserted into the terminal cavity due to a blocking condition between the secondary terminal locking arm and a cavity wall of the terminal cavity. The secondary terminal locking arm flexes outwardly as the terminal is inserted within the terminal cavity, thereby clearing the blocking condition. The PLR device has a side wall that inhibits outward flexing of the primary terminal locking arm.
H01R 13/434 - Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact membersSecuring in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members by separate resilient locking means on contact member, e.g. retainer collar or ring around contact member
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
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
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Isolation Slots for an Antenna and Printed Circuit Board Interface
This document describes techniques and systems relating to isolation slots for an antenna and printed circuit board (PCB) interface of a radar system. For example, isolation slots may be etched on a metal surface layer of a PCB for a radar control module on each side of each transmission line (e.g., microstrip line) that forms an array of channels (e.g., transmit channels, receive channels). When the PCB and an antenna structure are mated, a gap exists along the mating plane in which energy leakage between the channels can occur. The isolation slots create a stop band for a certain range of frequencies of interest and may reduce this energy leakage even when the gap is uneven along the mating plane. The isolation slots may be relatively easy and inexpensive to manufacture. The gap along the mating plane is not required to be constant, further simplifying the manufacturing process.
An apparatus is provided an includes a measuring device that measures a physical quantity representative of a movement of a panel between a closed position and an open position. A processing device: measures the physical quantity when the panel is moved towards the open position; measures the physical quantity in a reference position when the panel is moved towards the closed position; determines, for the reference position, an offset value between the physical quantity measured when the panel is moved towards the closed position and another value of the physical quantity measured when the panel was moved towards the open position; determines a second profile by shifting the first profile based on the offset value; repeatedly measures the physical quantity when the panel is moved towards the closed position to obtain a third profile; and detects a potential pinch if the third profile crosses the second profile.
This document describes techniques and systems of multiple-target, simultaneous beamforming for four-dimensional (4D) radar systems for efficient angle estimation in two dimensions with a high dynamic range. For example, a processor can use electromagnetic (EM) energy received by a two-dimensional (2D) array to determine first angles in a first dimension associated with one or more objects. The processor can then determine a subspace projection matrix using the first angles without an estimate of the power of noise or interference signals in the received EM energy. Using the subspace projection matrix, the processor can determine an interference-orthogonal subspace projection-based beamformer. With the interference-orthogonal subspace projection-based beamformer, the processor can determine the desired signal output from an adaptive beamformer for the EM energy and second angles corresponding to respective first angles for the objects.
A sealed electrical connector includes a seal retainer defining a plurality of wire openings, a compliant mat seal having a plurality of apertures, and a plug. The plug has a base inserted within one of the plurality of wire openings and a cylindrical post extending outwardly from the base that is inserted within one of the plurality of apertures. A method of manufacturing such a sealed electrical connector is also presented.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
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 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
Thermal management and shielding techniques for a radar device of a vehicle, the radar device having a radar transceiver circuit and a radar-transmissive radome, include a housing formed of a thermally-conductive plastic material and configured to receive and provide shield grounding to the radar transceiver circuit, and a metal layer applied to an inner surface of the housing to provide for thermal spreading of heat energy generated by the radar transceiver circuit.
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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
G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
This publication describes techniques and apparatuses for releasably attaching an object (e.g., a wire tray) to a substrate. Current apparatuses generally do not enable the removal of an attached wire tray from a substrate without first removing an insert from a mounting stud extending from the substrate. The disclosed techniques and apparatuses are configured to permit the removal of an attached wire tray from a substrate without first removing an insert from a mounting stud extending from the substrate.
A connector position assurance (CPA) device includes a body and a primary lock which extends from the body in a first direction and has a primary locking mechanism at a distal end away from the body. The CPA device further includes two beam portions which are disposed on both sides of the body and extend in the first direction. At least a part of each of the two beam portions is connected to the body. The beam portion includes a secondary locking mechanism that protrudes outwards from an outer side of the beam portion.
This document describes techniques, apparatuses, and systems for movement compensation for multi-dimensional radar signal processing. A radar system receives radar signals reflected off of an object, and a two-dimension representation of the reflections is generated in the frequency domain. The two-dimensional representation illustrates attributes of the radar signals with respect to a fast-time dimension and a slow-time dimension. An energy peak within this two-dimensional representation is determined. Data associated with the energy peak, including a range and range rate, are determined from compensating the energy peak for movement of the object within a single frame. This compensation can include adjusting frequencies associated with the energy peak in the fast-time dimension and/or the slow-time dimension. The data associated with the energy peak is output to enable radar tracking with more accurate range and range rates measurements than can be output without performing movement compensation.
An automated wire kitting system for assembling wire leads for a wired connector comprises a terminal delivery system configured to obtain a target terminal from a plurality of different types of terminals for wire leads and a crimp press comprising a plurality of dies and being configured to obtain a wire having an exposed portion where the wire's insulation has been removed, receive the target terminal from the terminal delivery system, engage a target die of the plurality of dies corresponding to a type of the target terminal, and crimp the target terminal onto the exposed portion of the wire using the target die of the plurality of dies to assemble a wire lead.
A cable duct assembly configured to retain an elongated cable is presented herein. The cable duct assembly includes a cover plate connected to a first sidewall and a second sidewall and a base plate pivotally connected to the first sidewall and the second sidewall. The first sidewall includes first arms that include lobe mechanisms and second arms that include rotation limiting portions.
Evasive steering assist (ESA) systems and methods for a vehicle utilize a set of vehicle perception systems configured to detect an object in a path of the vehicle, a driver interface configured to receive steering input from a driver of the vehicle via a steering system of the vehicle, a set of steering sensors configured to measure a set of steering parameters, and a controller configured to determine a set of driver-specific threshold values for the set of steering parameters, compare the measured set of steering parameters and the set of driver-specific threshold values to determine whether to engage/enable an ESA feature of the vehicle, and in response to engaging/enabling the ESA feature of the vehicle, command the steering system to assist the driver in avoiding a collision with the detected object.
A lane centering system for a vehicle includes a light detection and ranging (LIDAR) system configured to (i) emit light pulses towards raised pavement markers on a road along which the vehicle is traveling and (ii) receive light pulses reflected by the raised pavement markers that collectively form LIDAR point cloud data, and a controller configured to detect a set of lane lines defining one or more lanes on the road based on the LIDAR point cloud data, based on at least the detected set of lane lines; generate a polynomial curve corresponding to a center of a lane in which the vehicle is traveling, and control steering of the vehicle based on the polynomial curve to keep the vehicle centered within the lane.
Self-aligning mounting systems and methods for an electrical connectors and controllers of an electrified vehicle include a dock member configured to be fixedly attached to a frame of the electrified vehicle and to at least temporarily secure the electrical controller therein and at least one floating electrical connector floatably mateable with the dock member such that the floating electrical connector is movable by a tolerance distance amount along each of at least first and second perpendicular axes that are each parallel to the base portion of the dock member, and configured to, during securement of the electrical controller within the dock member along a third axis perpendicular to the first and second axes, electrically connect a first connection portion of the floating electrical connector to a corresponding other electrical connector, such as an inline electrical connector or an electrical connector in a bottom surface of the electrical controller housing.
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 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
H01R 12/77 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
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Driver temporary blindness early warning and avoidance recommendation system
An advanced driver assistance system (ADAS) and method for a vehicle include a light intensity detection system configured to detect a set of light density changes proximate to a face of a driver of the vehicle, a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) communication system, a global navigation satellite system (GNSS) system, and a controller configured to detect a current glare condition based on the set of detected light density changes from the light intensity detection system, share, using the V2X communication system, the detected current glare condition and the corresponding GNSS location, based on the sharing and another set of parameters, determine whether the vehicle is likely to experience a future glare condition during a future period, and in response to determining that the vehicle is likely to experience the future glare condition during the future period, at least one remedial action.
A fiber enclosure with an integrated enclosure mounting system includes a base, a cover, and a clamp for securing the cover to the base. The base has an end wall with through openings extending therethrough and has a fiber management mounting frame provided on an inner side of the end wall. The mounting frame is configured to receive fiber management trays and the cover is engageable over the mounting frame and into abutment with the base and is securable to the base by the clamp to fully enclose the mounting frame and fiber management trays within a cavity formed between the cover and the base. The base also includes enclosure mounting sockets formed on an outer side surface thereof. The enclosure mounting sockets are releasably engageable with complementary shaped mounting post provided on a mounting arm to releasably secure the base to the mounting arm.
A method is provided for validating annotations of objects. Spatial datapoints acquired by a sensor and annotation data are received. The annotation data is associated with the acquired spatial data points and includes an identification of each respective object. Via a processing unit, the annotations of the objects are validated by performing the steps of: determining a target range for at least one property of the objects, determining, from the acquired spatial datapoints and/or from the annotation data, a respective value of the at least one property for each respective object, and for each object, identifying the object as an erroneous object if the respective value of the at least one property is outside the target range for the at least one property. The erroneous object is selected for review regarding erroneous annotation.
This publication describes techniques and apparatuses for releasably attaching an object (e.g., a wire tray) to a substrate. Current apparatuses generally do not enable the removal of an attached wire tray from a substrate without first removing an insert from a mounting stud extending from the substrate. The disclosed techniques and apparatuses are configured to permit the removal of an attached wire tray from a substrate without first removing an insert from a mounting stud extending from the substrate.
A mounting bracket assembly for securement of elongate items, such as wires, cables, or other bundles items to a support structure. The mounting bracket assembly may include a clamp member defining a first clamp member and a second clamp member joined to the first clamp member by a hinge mechanism. The mounting bracket assembly may also include a locking mechanism, a wedge-shaped pawl having a plurality of teeth disposed within the slotted opening, and a mounting member defining a mounting aperture configured to receive an attachment feature therethrough.
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
F16B 5/06 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them by means of clamps or clips
F16L 3/10 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
F16L 3/237 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals for two pipes
F16B 2/10 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action using pivoting jaws
F16L 3/127 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and extending away from the attachment surface
F16L 3/123 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and extending along the attachment surface
An assembly line for assembling a wiring harness comprising a plurality of wiring harness assembly boards supported a conveyor. Each assembly board comprises a plurality of wiring supports, such as routing forks, for holding the wires of the wiring harness in position on the assembly board, and a plurality of body clip holders. The assembly line includes a series of assembly stations located along the assembly line. The conveyor moves the assembly boards along the assembly line to each assembly station. Several assembly stations include robots operative to automatically complete assembly operations. Manual operative stations are also located along the assembly line. The assembly boards are moved along the assembly line in a horizontal orientation, which provides optimal access for the robots and manual operators to work simultaneously on the line.
A single-piece high voltage (HV) terminal frame includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a side wall extending between the top wall and the bottom wall. The top wall includes a first top wall layer and an adjacently located second top wall layer. The side wall includes a first side wall layer and an adjacently located second side wall layer. The bottom wall includes a first bottom wall layer and an adjacently located second bottom wall layer. A single-layer contact spring extends from the first top wall layer, wherein the single-layer contact spring is bent to extend into a space located between the top wall and the bottom wall.
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 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
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High voltage (HV) terminal frame and method of manufacturing the same
A single-piece high voltage (HV) terminal frame includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a side wall extending between the top wall and the bottom wall. The top wall includes a first top wall layer and an adjacently located second top wall layer. The side wall includes a first side wall layer and an adjacently located second side wall layer. The bottom wall includes a first bottom wall layer and an adjacently located second bottom wall layer. A single-layer contact spring extends from the first top wall layer, wherein the single-layer contact spring is bent to extend into a space located between the top wall and the bottom wall.
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 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 24/20 - Coupling parts carrying sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
Embodiments of the present disclosure include laser transmissive compositions and related methods. The laser transmissive compositions may include one or more of the following components: (a) a polyester compound; (b) a filler; (c) a non-aromatic organic nucleating agent; (d) at least one of a chain extender and a branching agent, wherein the chain extender/branching agent includes two or more reactive groups attached thereto; (e) at least one heat stabilizer; (f) at least one process stabilizer; (g) at least one lubricant; and (h) one or more further additives.
A dispensing seal includes a base seal comprised of a first material. The base seal includes at least a top surface and a bottom surface and a cavity defined therein, wherein the bottom surface includes an opening to the cavity. A second material is located within the cavity of the base seal, wherein a viscosity of the second material is less than a viscosity of the first material.
A connector assembly includes a connector body, a corresponding mating connector body, and a connection position assurance (CPA) device. The connector body includes a deflectable latching member and at least one outer detent feature located on an outer surface of the connector body. The corresponding mating connector body is configured to be removably connected with the connector body, wherein the deflectable latching member is configured to secure the connector body to the corresponding mating connector body. The CPA device is slidably positioned adjacent the connector body and moveable from a pre-stage position to a full-stage position, wherein the CPA device interacts with the at least one outer detent feature located on the outer surface of the connector body to deflect the connector body towards the corresponding mating connector body.
An electrical connector includes a first layer having a first coefficient of thermal expansion and a second layer overlaying the first layer having a second coefficient of thermal expansion. A first difference between the first coefficient of thermal expansion and a coefficient of thermal expansion of glass is greater than a second difference between the second coefficient of thermal expansion and the coefficient of thermal expansion of glass. The electrical connector further includes a layer of a solder alloy having about 15% to 28% indium by weight, about 5% to 20% zinc by weight, about 1% to 6% silver by weight, and at least 36% tin by weight. The solder layer is disposed on at least a portion of the second layer.
An automated wire kitting system for assembling wire leads for a wired connector comprises a terminal delivery system configured to obtain a target terminal from a plurality of different types of terminals for wire leads and a crimp press comprising a plurality of dies and being configured to obtain a wire having an exposed portion where the wire's insulation has been removed, receive the target terminal from the terminal delivery system, engage a target die of the plurality of dies corresponding to a type of the target terminal, and crimp the target terminal onto the exposed portion of the wire using the target die of the plurality of dies to assemble a wire lead.
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 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
H01R 43/055 - Crimping apparatus or processes with contact member feeding mechanism
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
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Planar terminal connector having an additional contact spring
An electrical connector assembly includes an elongate planar terminal extending along a first longitudinal axis having a connection end configured to interconnect the terminal to a corresponding elongate planar mating terminal extending along a second axis and an attachment end configured to attach the terminal to an electrical conductor. The electrical connector assembly also includes a contact spring configured to exert a normal force between the terminal and the mating terminal when the mating terminal is arranged between the contact spring and the connection end such that second axis is parallel to the first axis or when the mating terminal is arranged between the contact spring and the connection end such that the second axis is perpendicular to the first axis.
An automated wire kitting system for assembling wire leads for a wired connector comprises a terminal delivery system configured to obtain a target terminal from a plurality of different types of terminals for wire leads and a crimp press comprising a plurality of dies and being configured to obtain a wire having an exposed portion where the wire's insulation has been removed, receive the target terminal from the terminal delivery system, engage a target die of the plurality of dies corresponding to a type of the target terminal, and crimp the target terminal onto the exposed portion of the wire using the target die of the plurality of dies to assemble a wire lead.
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 43/05 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-insulation stripping
H01R 43/052 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-feeding mechanism
H01R 43/055 - Crimping apparatus or processes with contact member feeding mechanism
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
An ejector for a molding machine includes an ejector plate and an ejector rod. The ejector plate has an opening and a distance block attached to the ejector plate. The ejector rod includes a first and a second end portion. The first end portion is in the opening of the ejector plate. The ejector rod has a first initial position relative to the ejector plate. The first end portion of the ejector rod is pushed in the direction of the ejector plate by a first force applied to the second end portion of the ejector rod. The ejector also includes a spring around the first end portion of the ejector rod and coupled to the ejector plate. The spring is configured to provide a second force to the ejector plate upon application of the first force to the second end portion of the ejector rod. There is always a gap between the first end portion of the ejector rod and the ejector plate.
A splice connector assembly configured to conduct more than 1 kilowatt of electricity includes a terminal having a connection portion configured to interconnect with a corresponding mating terminal. The terminal also has an attachment portion. The attachment portion has a planar shape. The attachment portion is attached to a first wire electrical cable and is also attached to a second wire electrical cable. The first cable has a different cross-sectional area than the second cable. The splice connector assembly also includes a dielectric housing defining a cavity in which the terminal is disposed.
H01R 4/66 - Connections with the terrestrial mass, e.g. earth plate, earth pin
H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
H01R 13/504 - BasesCases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
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
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Rotatable interface assembly for an electrical connector
A rotatable interface assembly for an electrical connector, an electrical connector, a connector system, and a method for coupling the system is presented herein. The rotatable interface assembly includes a connector component, having an electrical contact for electrically connecting electrical elements via a corresponding counter connector. The rotatable interface assembly further includes a base part and a rotatable part. The base part at least partially houses the connector component and has a securing means for being secured to a fixed counterpart. The rotatable part being configured to receive the corresponding counter connector at least partially under a specific angular orientation. The rotatable part is arranged on the base part, so as to be rotatable around a rotational axis relative to the base part. The rotatable part can be rotated around the rotational axis in a desired angular orientation that matches an orientation of a corresponding counter connector, to allow to receive the corresponding counter connector under different angular orientations, relative to the base part.
An electrical connector includes a mating connector in which a plurality of electrical terminals are disposed. The mating connector defines a connector shroud configured to receive a corresponding connector. The electrical connector also includes a terminal stabilizer defining a plurality of terminal apertures surrounding the electrical terminals disposed within the connector shroud. The terminal stabilizer is configured to move from a prestaged position to a seated position when the connector is inserted within the connector shroud and is further configured to move from the seated position to the prestaged position when the connector is removed from the connector shroud.
H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
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 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
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Injection molding a device such as a cable holder with an integrated wireless tagging foil
The disclosure relates to a method for injection-molding a device, in particular a cable tie, with an integrated wireless tag, comprising the method steps of a) putting a tagging foil with two main surfaces which are separated by an edge, into a mold cavity of an open mold, where the tagging foil is held in place by a supporting device; b) closing the mold; c) injecting an injection material into the mold cavity parts adjoining the two main surfaces of the tagging foil simultaneously and symmetrically with respect to a main extension plane of the tagging foil which is parallel to the two main surfaces of the tagging foil so as to simplify and speed up the manufacturing process of a device with an integrated wireless tag or label. The disclosure furthermore relates to a corresponding molding device as well as a corresponding device with an integrated wireless tag.
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
Connector for automotive applications, comprising two elongated signal contacts extending generally parallel to one another, each signal contact having a first connection portion for connecting the connector to a mating connector and a second connection portion for connecting the signal contacts to respective wires of a cable, wherein a distance between center axes of the first connection portions differs from a distance between center axes of the second connection portions.
H01R 24/44 - 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 comprising impedance matching means or electrical components, e.g. filters or switches comprising impedance matching means
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 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
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
A method for automatically mounting a connector housing with a contact part attached to an electrical line includes holding the contact part, determining an actual rotational position of the contact part, comparing the actual rotational position with a predetermined rotational position, and performing a rotational position correction thereby aligning the connector part to the connector housing. The connector housing is fixed to a holder and the contact part is inserted into a cavity of the connector housing by means of a movable gripper.
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 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
H05K 13/08 - Monitoring manufacture of assemblages
A wireless device charger is configured to produce an alternating magnetic field, thereby inducing an alternating electrical current within a capture coil of a personal electronic device proximate to the wireless device charger. The wireless device charger includes a source coil having a ferrite element configured to generate the alternating magnetic field, a housing formed of a thermally conductive material in thermal communication with the ferrite element, and an air movement device configured to produce a turbulent air flow across a surface of the housing flowing from an air inlet to an air outlet, thereby reducing a housing temperature.
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from AC mains by converters
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
B60L 53/122 - Circuits or methods for driving the primary coil, i.e. supplying electric power to the coil
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Method of forming an electrical terminal and an electrical terminal assembly
A method of forming an electrical terminal is presented herein. The method includes the step of stamping an electrical terminal preform from a sheet of metal. The electrical terminal preform having a base plate, a plurality of contact arms radially extending from the base plate, a wire attachment feature radially extending from the base plate, and a carrier strip. The base plate defines crimp wings. The method also includes the step of bending each of the plurality of contact arms to form a socket configured to receive a mating electrical terminal.
H01R 13/20 - Pins, blades, or sockets shaped, or provided with separate member, to retain co-operating parts together
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 4/58 - 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 characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
Among other things, we describe techniques for electric power steering torque compensation. Techniques are provided for a method implemented by a computer, e.g., a computer onboard an autonomous vehicle (100). A planning circuit (404) onboard the vehicle (100) and connected to an Electric Power Steering (EPS) of the vehicle determines a compensatory torque signal to modify an actual steering angle of a steering wheel (1310) of the vehicle to match an expected steering angle of the steering wheel. The planning circuit transmits the compensatory torque signal to a control circuit (1102) that controls the steering angle of the steering wheel (1310). The EPS modifies the actual steering angle based on the compensatory torque signal resulting in a modified steering angle. The control circuit operates the vehicle based on the modified steering angle.
Among other things, a method includes receiving first LiDAR point cloud information from a first LiDAR device and second LiDAR point cloud information from a second LiDAR device, generating third point cloud information according to merging the first and second LiDAR point cloud information, and operating the vehicle based upon the third LiDAR point cloud information.
Among other things, we describe techniques for traffic light estimation using range sensors. A planning circuit of a vehicle traveling on a first drivable region that forms an intersection with a second drivable region receives information sensed by a range sensor of the vehicle. The information represents a movement state of an object through the intersection. A traffic signal at the intersection controls movement of objects through the intersection. The planning circuit determines a state of the traffic signal at the intersection based, in part, on the received information. A control circuit controls an operation of the vehicle based, in part, on the state of the traffic signal at the intersection
Among other things, we describe techniques for automatically selecting data samples for annotation. The techniques use bounding box prediction based on a bounding box score distribution, spatial probability density determined from bounding box sizes and positions and an ensemble score variance determined from outputs of multiple machine learning models to select data samples for annotation. In an embodiment, temporal inconsistency cues are used to select data samples for annotation. In an embodiment, digital map constraints or other map-based data are used to exclude data samples from annotation. In an exemplary application, the annotated data samples are used to train a machine learning model that outputs perception data for an autonomous vehicle application.
Techniques are disclosed for utilizing passenger attention data captured in vehicles for vehicle localization and location-based services. In an embodiment, a method includes receiving sensor data from one or more sensors of an autonomous vehicle operating in an environment, and generating passenger attention data for a passenger of the autonomous vehicle using the sensor data. A processing circuit determines one or more physical features in the environment based on the passenger attention data. The processing circuit obtains physical feature data associated with the physical feature(s) and initiates one or more actions on the AV based at least in part on the physical feature data. The actions include but are not limited to requesting content for physical features(s) and assisting in localization of the autonomous vehicle.
Technology described in this document can be embodied in a method that includes generating, using one or more processing devices of a vehicle operating in an environment, a discretized representation of the environment, including a plurality of cells. The cells are occupied by particles representing at least one of: an object, or a free space in the environment. Sensor data indicative of a state of at least one particle is received, and an update to a time-varying particle density function associated with a location of the particle in the dynamic occupancy grid is calculated from the sensor data and one or more models. The method further includes generating a prediction of occupancy of at least one cell in the discretized representation based on the updated particle density function, and operating the vehicle, using a controller circuit of the vehicle, based at least in part on the prediction.
Among other things, techniques are described for steering angle calibration. Anautonomous vehicle receives a steering angle measurement and a yaw rate measurement, andestimates a steering angle offset using the steering angle measurement, the yaw ratemeasurement, and a wheel base of the autonomous vehicle. An estimated yaw rate is determinedbased on a yaw rate model, the steering angle measurement and the estimated steering angleoffset. The yaw rate measurement and the estimated yaw rate are compared and an action isinitiated on the autonomous vehicle in response to the comparing.
Techniques for operation of a vehicle using machine learning with motion planning include storing, using one or more processors of a vehicle located within an environment, a plurality of constraints for operating the vehicle within the environment. One or more sensors of the vehicle receive sensor data describing the environment. The one or more processors extract a feature vector from the stored plurality of constraints and the received sensor data. The feature vector includes a first feature describing an object located within the environment. A machine learning circuit of the vehicle is used to generate a first motion segment based on the feature vector. A number of violations of the stored plurality of constraints is below a threshold. The one or more processors operate the vehicle in accordance with the generated first motion segment.
Using a planning circuit of a vehicle, a map of a geographic region is accessed. The map includes information identifying at least one lane on which vehicles can travel in the geographic region. From the map, a graph (1402) representing a driving environment is generated. The graph includes multiple trajectories (1404, 1406, 1408, 1410). At least one trajectory (1408, 1410) includes a lane change. Each trajectory is a path for the vehicle to autonomously move from a first spatiotemporal location on the map to a second spatiotemporal location on the map. The trajectory includes at least one lane alone which the vehicle can move. A trajectory of the multiple trajectories for the vehicle to travel is selected based on an initial vehicle trajectory of the vehicle. The selected trajectory includes a stem. The stem is a portion of the selected trajectory to which the vehicle is configured to adhere.
Techniques for determination of an optimal spatiotemporal sensor configuration for navigation of a vehicle include generating a model of a virtual vehicle operating in an environment. The model of the virtual vehicle includes a virtual sensor having a virtual viewing range. The virtual viewing range of the virtual sensor is segregated into frustums. The virtual viewing range of the virtual sensor corresponds to a viewing range of a sensor of a vehicle operating in the environment. A geometric viewport is generated including pixels. The geometric viewport has a height corresponding to a number of rays emitted from the virtual sensor. The geometric viewport is segregated into sections. Each section corresponds to a frustum. A virtual point cloud of the virtual sensor is rendered. The virtual point cloud includes coordinate positions representing a portion of the environment located within the virtual viewing range of the virtual sensor.
A battery module including a plurality of battery cells and a cell balancing system having a respective battery cell monitoring module attached to each battery cell and a module carrier having second connection means for connection of a positive terminal of the battery cell to a negative terminal of an adjacent battery cell and for an electrical connection of a negative terminal of the battery cell to a positive terminal of another adjacent battery cell. The battery cell monitoring modules are connected to one another by a balancing bus for transmitting data and electrical current. The electronic battery cell monitoring modules are connected to the positive and negative terminals of the battery cell. The module carrier has two electrical lines and an energy storage module for storing electrical energy. The energy storage module is connected to the two electrical lines to take up or output electrical energy over them.
H01M 50/502 - Interconnectors for connecting terminals of adjacent batteriesInterconnectors for connecting cells outside a battery casing
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
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H01M 50/20 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders
A battery module for high voltage battery packs, preferably for use in vehicles, comprising a plurality of battery cells each comprising an electronic battery cell monitoring module attached to each of the battery cells, with the battery cell monitoring modules being connected to one another by a balancing bus comprising at least two electrical lines for transmitting data and electrical current, with the electronic battery cell monitoring modules being electrically connected to a positive terminal and to a negative terminal of the battery cell, with the electronic battery cell monitoring modules having a first electrical switch and a second electrical switch, with the electrical switches being configured to electrically connect the battery cells to a respective one of the two electrical lines of the balancing bus, with the battery module comprising an energy storage module for storing electrical energy, with the energy storage module being electrically connected to the two electrical lines of the balancing bus to take up or output energy over them, and with the electronic battery cell monitoring modules and the energy storage module being connected to one another by the balancing bus forming a cell balancing system.
B60L 58/22 - Balancing the charge of battery modules
B60L 58/21 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries of two or more battery modules having the same nominal voltage
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
Among other things, we describe a self-cleaning sensor housing. The self-cleaning sensor housing includes at least one sensor comprising a sensor aperture, a motor rotatable about a first axis of revolution, a substantially transparent screen rotatable about a second fixed axis of revolution, and a cleaning mechanism located proximate to the screen and configured to contact the substantially transparent screen. The screen is mechanically coupled to the motor and covers at least a portion of the sensor aperture. We also describe methods for performing self-cleaning operations.
A connection device (10) for electrically connecting a vehicle to a charging lead (12) equipped with a charging plug (14), the connection device (10) having a housing (18) in which at least a first and a second power contact (20, 22) are installed, each power contact (20, 22) having a front section (28) that extends into a connection base (26) at the front of the housing (18) and a rear section (30) that extends into a rear part (32) of the housing (18), in a direction substantially parallel to a plug-in direction (Al) of the charging plug (14), the connection base (26) being intended to allow an additional charging plug (14) to be plugged in. At least one printed circuit board (40) is installed in the rear part (32) of the housing (18), said printed circuit board (40) having a first face (46) equipped with a first metal cushion (48), and a second face (54) equipped with a first temperature sensor (42) that is arranged facing the first metal cushion (48).
Camera (14) for a motor vehicle (12) configured to communicate with an electronic control unit (16) of the motor vehicle (12) comprises an imager integrated circuit (22) configured to capture images from the motor vehicle (12); an illumination unit (28); a first mixer/splitter interface unit (34) in electrical communication with the imager integrated circuit (22); a camera bidirectional signal port (36) in electrical communication with the first mixer/splitter interface unit (34), said camera bidirectional signal port (36) being configured to be electrically connected with an external power supply (15) signal carrying data control (31) signal for the imager integrated circuit (22); said first mixer/splitter interface unit (34) being configured to split the data control (31) signal from the external power supply (15) signal; to provide the split data control (31) signal to the imager integrated circuit (22), to provide a first input voltage (23) from the split external power supply (25) signal to the imager integrated circuit (22); to provide images data (33) from the imager integrated circuit (22) mixed with the external power supply (15) signal to the camera bidirectional signal port (36); to provide a second input voltage (27) from the split external power supply (25) signal to the illumination unit (28).
A receiver (10) includes one or more tuners (12) and one or more controller-circuits (28). The one or more tuners (12) are operable to receive broadcast-signals (14) from transmitters. The broadcast-signals (14) include metadata (16) that includes the broadcast-station-name (18). The one or more controller-circuits (28) are in communication with the one or more tuners (12). The one or more controller-circuits (28) store the metadata (16) in a first-memory-location (32), detect metadata-sequences (38) based on the metadata (16) stored in the first-memory-location (32), count occurrences (40) of each metadata-sequence (38), determine whether the count of occurrences (40) of each metadata-sequence (38) is greater than a first-threshold (42), determine the broadcast-station-name or its sequences (18) and store the broadcast-station-name (18) in a second-memory-location (44). A method (100) of operating a receiver (10) is also provided.
H04H 60/44 - Arrangements for identifying or recognising characteristics with a direct linkage to broadcast information or to broadcast space-time, e.g. for identifying broadcast stations or for identifying users for identifying broadcast time or space for identifying broadcast space, i.e. broadcast channels, broadcast stations or broadcast areas for identifying broadcast stations
H04H 60/73 - Systems specially adapted for using specific information, e.g. geographical or meteorological information using meta-information
56.
CHARGING CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING SUCH A CONNECTOR TO AN ELECTRICAL CABLE
Charging connector for an electrical cable including at least two terminals and at least one electronic component (14) that is mounted on an electrical circuit (11), for example a printed circuit board. The electrical circuit (11) includes at least two electrical contact zones (16) for establishing an electrical connection by bringing each of the two contact zones (16) into contact with one terminal, respectively. Method for attaching a charging connector to an electrical cable, in which an electrical circuit (11), on which at least one electronic component (14) is mounted, is positioned in the housing of the charging connector, by bringing each of the two contact zones (16) of the electrical circuit (11) into contact with one terminal, respectively.
The present invention relates to an electrical shielding member 100 for a network connector 10, wherein the electrical shielding member is made from bend and cut sheet metal. The electrical shielding member comprises a receiving portion 110 for receiving a cable end of a shielded cable 400 at least partially, wherein the receiving portion 110 is adapted to be in contact with a shielding 410 of the cable 400, and wherein the receiving portion 110 comprises at least one coupling element 116a, 116b, protruding outwardly from the receiving portion. The coupling element 116a, 116b is adapted to be coupled to a corresponding coupling element 316, 316b of a network connector housing 300. The electrical shielding member further comprises an engagement element, protruding inwardly into the receiving portion, wherein the engagement element 112 is adapted to be engaged with the cable. The electrical shielding member further comprises at least one contact beam 130; 150, extending from the receiving portion 110, wherein the contact beam 130; 150 is adapted to be electrically connected to a counter electrical shielding member of a counter connector.
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
H01R 13/432 - Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact membersSecuring in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members by stamped-out resilient tongue snapping behind shoulder in base or case
A system for connecting wires of an electrical cable harness to an electrical connector includes a base that defines a base plane and is configured to support a connector. The system also includes a guiding device having first and second moveable gripping portions. The first and second gripping portions cooperate to define one or more channels that extend perpendicularly to the base plane and are configured to receive one or more wire ends for insertion. An inner surface of the first gripping portion is parallel with a corresponding inner surface of the second gripping portion and an outer surface of the first gripping portion is nonparallel with a corresponding outer surface of the second gripping portion. The system further includes a robotic arm configured to move the guiding device relative to the base while the one or more channels remain perpendicular to the base plane.
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 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
H01R 43/052 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-feeding mechanism
H01R 43/055 - Crimping apparatus or processes with contact member feeding mechanism
59.
Mounting system for an ultrasonic-welding installation
A clamping system for an ultrasonic welding apparatus configured to clamp a contact element in the ultrasonic welding apparatus is presented. The contact element has a flat elongate shape and a welding region, a clamping region, and a contacting region arranged along a longitudinal axis. The clamping system includes two clamping units mechanically connected to the ultrasonic welding apparatus which are arranged spaced apart from one another and are moveable toward one another. Each clamping unit defines a clamping finger which is movable to extend over the clamping region. Each clamping finger has a clamping face that is configured to press on a surface of the clamping region that is located opposite an anvil of the ultrasonic welding apparatus while in a clamped state.
B23K 37/04 - Auxiliary devices or processes, not specially adapted for a procedure covered by only one of the other main groups of this subclass for holding or positioning work
B23K 20/10 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating making use of vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic welding
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
An electrical connecting cable includes a plug housing, an electrical lead, a ring element, an elastic sealing element and a cap. The plug housing has a tubular lead-in region for guiding the electrical lead into the plug housing. The lead-in region is directed along a longitudinal axis of the electrical lead and has a constriction. The cap is fastened on the plug housing by retaining means. The cap has an opening for passing through the electrical lead. The ring element surrounds the electrical lead at least in part and the sealing element surrounds the electrical lead. The ring element and the sealing element are arranged between the constriction and the cap. A method of manufacturing the electrical connecting cable is also presented.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
H01R 13/59 - Threaded ferrule or bolt operating in a direction parallel to the cable or wire
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 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
61.
FUSE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING AND MOUNTING SAID FUSE
The invention relates to a fuse for a motor vehicle electrical circuit. The fuse comprises at least one single-piece connection end (5) provided with a tongue (9), said tongue (9) being formed by crushing a crimping portion, for example consisting of an, optionally hollow, cylinder. The invention also relates to a method for producing the fuse and to a method for mounting same.
H01H 85/045 - General constructions or structure of low voltage fuses, i.e. below 1,000 V, or of fuses where the applicable voltage is not specified cartridge type
A wiring-harness (10) includes a wire cable (12), a connector (14), and a dress cover (22). The connector (14) is attached to a portion of the wire cable (12). The connector (14) has a terminal-face (16) and a wire-cable-face (18) with a body (20) between the terminal-face (16) and the wire-cable-face (18). The dress cover (22) is attached to a portion of the body (20). An extension (24) of the dress-cover overlays the wire-cable-face (18). The extension (24) is configured to guide the wire cable (12) in a predetermined direction. The extension (24) is further configured to be releasably retained by a robotic assembler (30). The dress cover (22) is further configured to transmit an insertion-force (38) from the robotic assembler (30) to the connector (14) when the terminal-face (16) is inserted into a mating-connector (14).
H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
The invention relates to an electrical connector (1), adapted to be mated with a corresponding counter connector (3) in a mating direction (100). The electrical connector (1) comprises at least one female contact terminal (10) extending at least partially perpendicular to the mating direction (100) in an extension 10 direction (200). The female contact terminal (10) comprises a distal portion (12) with two flexible spring arms (14) extending in extension direction (200). An engagement portion (16) is formed between the flexible spring arms (14) and is adapted to engage a corresponding male terminal (50) of the counter connector (3). The electrical connector (1) further comprises a connector housing (30) 15 comprising at least one terminal cavity (32), adapted to house the female contact terminal (10). The terminal cavity (32) is adapted to essentially prevent movement of the female contact terminal (10) parallel to both, the mating direction (100) and the extension direction (200).
A one-piece female electrical contact (10) has, along a longitudinal axis (L) from the rear to the front, a rear zone (12) for connecting to an electrical conductor and an electrical contact section (14) provided to receive a male electrical contact, the electrical contact section (14) being formed by a cage (22) comprising a floor, a ceiling (30) and two opposite longitudinal side walls (26, 28), and by two opposite longitudinal elastic contact blades (34, 36) arranged in the cage (22), each contact blade (34, 36) having, in continuity, a rear end adjacent to one of the two side walls (26, 28), an intermediate section diverging from said side wall (26, 28), and a contact zone provided to be in electrical contact with the male electrical contact, and a front free end kept under preload by a flap (54, 56) of the front end of the side wall (26, 28) adjacent to the contact blade (34, 36), the ceiling (30) and the floor each comprising a longitudinal cutout (62, 64) from their front end so as to obtain two portions (66, 68, 70, 72) that are movable transversely and have a transverse return force towards the inside of the cage (22).
An electrical connector for receiving at least one electrical conductor comprises a housing, a bus bar arranged inside the housing, and at least one clamp arranged inside the housing. The at least one clamp comprises a spring arm moveable relative to the bus bar along a first axis between a connecting position and a disconnecting position. The spring arm cooperates with the bus bar to secure an electrical conductor to the bus bar when the spring arm is in the connecting position. The spring arm is positioned at a predetermined distance away from the bus bar when the spring arm is in the disconnecting position, thereby allowing an end section of an electrical conductor to be inserted through an opening of the housing into a gap between the spring arm and the bus bar or to be removed therefrom. The connector further comprises at least one slider extending into the housing and being moveable relative to the housing along a second axis between a closed position and an open position, wherein the slider includes at least one sliding guide cooperating with the spring arm such that a movement of the slider translates into a movement of the spring arm.
An electrical connector for receiving at least one electrical conductor comprises a bus bar and at least one clamp, wherein the at least one clamp comprises a spring arm moveable relative to the bus bar. The spring arm cooperates with the bus bar to secure an electrical conductor to the bus bar when the spring arm is in a connecting position. The at least one clamp is directly mounted to the bus bar.
The invention relates to a switching device (10) for switching electrical currents, comprising a printed circuit board (40) that has a first conductively coated region (44) and a second conductively coated region (46), arranged on a first surface (42) of the printed circuit board (40), the first conductively coated region (44) being surrounded by a non-conductive third region (48) and the third region (48) being surrounded by the second conductively coated region (46), and at least three semiconductor elements (20), each semiconductor element (20) comprising a body (22) with at least one first contact element (24) and one second contact element (26), the semiconductor elements (20) being arranged on the printed circuit board, and the first contact elements (24) being electrically connected to the first conductively coated region (44), and the second contact elements (26) being electroconductively connected to the second conductively coated region (46), the semiconductor components (20) being homogeneously distributed around the periphery of the first conductively coated region (44).
H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
H05K 3/36 - Assembling printed circuits with other printed circuits
H05K 3/40 - Forming printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
68.
WIRE CUTTER APPARATUS FOR CUTTING A WIRE AND CRIMPING ITS ENDS
The invention relates to a wire cutter apparatus (1) for cutting a wire (2) and crimping a leading end (3a) and subsequently a rear end (3b) of the wire (2). The apparatus comprises an interior space (A) defined by side walls at least comprising a first side wall (4) extending parallel to a longitudinal feeding axis (X). The apparatus comprises a wire feeding opening (7) for feeding the wire (2) from an exterior space (B) into the interior space (A) whereby the feeding direction defines the longitudinal feeding axis (X). The apparatus comprises a first rotatable wire guiding tube (10) for receiving the leading end (3 a) of the wire (2), said first tube (10) having a wire entrance (11a) and a wire exit (l ib) and being rotatable around the wire entrance (11a) whereby the wire exit (1 lb) is movable from a first wire exit position coinciding with the longitudinal feeding axis to a second wire exit position spaced away from the longitudinal feeding axis (X) and vice- versa. The apparatus also comprises a similar second rotatable wire guiding tube (20). The apparatus comprises a first crimping press (15) for receiving the leading wire end (3a) of the wire (2) when the wire exit (1 lb) is in the second wire exit position. The apparatus comprises also a similar second crimping press (25). The first crimping press (15) and the second crimping press (25) are both at least partially located between the longitudinal feeding axis (X) and the first side wall (4).
H01R 43/05 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-insulation stripping
H01R 43/052 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-feeding mechanism
H01R 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
69.
Motion-characteristic based object classification for automated vehicle
An object-classification system for an automated vehicle includes an object-detector and a controller. The object-detector may be a camera, radar, lidar or any combination thereof. The object-detector detects an object proximate to a host-vehicle. The controller is in communication with the object-detector. The controller is configured to determine a density of the object based on a motion-characteristic of the object caused by air-movement proximate to the object, and operate the host-vehicle to avoid striking the object with the host-vehicle when the density of the object is classified as dense.
A wire terminal assembly is disclosed in which a conductive terminal is connected to a conductive cable core along a conductive connection interface. A coating is disposed over the conductive connection interface that is the product of a free radical polymerization reaction of a coating composition applied over the conductive connection interface, the coating composition including: (1) an oligomer comprising at least two active unsaturated bonds, (2) a monomer comprising an unsaturated bond, and (3) a compound comprising a plurality of thiol groups.
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 11/11 - End pieces or tapping pieces for wires or cables, supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member
71.
HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE FOR A MULTIMEDIA CONTROL UNIT
A heat dissipation device (44) comprises a generally rectangular metal cooling plate (50); the metal plate (50) comprises, on its upper face (74), first attachment means (134, 135) for attaching a first printed circuit board (46), which means are provided for bringing at least one heat-generating zone (124) of the first printed circuit board (46) to bear with the upper face (74) of the plate (50); the metal plate (50) comprises, on its lower face, second attachment means for attaching a second printed circuit board (48), which means are provided for bringing at least one heat-generating zone (130) of the second printed circuit board (48) to bear with the lower face of the plate (50).
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
Rigid shell (22) for a connector for a vehicle, arranged to hold electrical contacts (24) in place when connecting with a connector counterpart, the rigid shell (22) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and comprising: - a first, transverse face (28) comprising an opening (30) for receiving the connector counterpart; and - a second, axial face (32) closed around the longitudinal axis (X) comprising an outer surface (34) and an inner surface (36), a wall (38) separating the outer surface (34) and the inner surface (36), and at least one window (40) having a first side (41) facing the first face (28), characterized in that the rigid shell (22) further comprises at least one void (44) arranged between the first face (28) and the first side (41) of the window.
The invention relates to a power terminal (1) comprising a first pair of insulation crimping wings (4) and a second pair of insulation crimping wings (5) for crimping to an insulation (3) of an insulated electrical wire (6). The terminal comprises a weld area (7) provided between the first pair of insulation crimping wings (4) and the second pair of insulation crimping wings (5) for welding to a lead (9) of the insulated electrical wire (6). The length (LW) of the weld area (7) is substantially equal to the length (LL) of the lead (9). The power terminal comprises power connector (10) in conductive contact with the weld area (7).
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
74.
CAMERA DEVICE INCLUDING AN ALIGNING SYSTEM WITH AN IMAGE SENSOR
The invention relates to a camera device (10) for a motor vehicle, this device comprising: a printed circuit board (16); an image sensor (12) mounted on the printed circuit board (16), the image sensor (12) having a main sensor axis (AC); and a lens (14) mounted on a holder (24) that is fastened to the printed circuit board (16), the lens (14) being arranged facing the image sensor (12), its main optical axis (OP) being intended to be aligned with the main sensor axis (AC); the lens (14) is mounted on the holder (24) via at least three pillars (18, 20, 22), each pillar (18, 20, 22) having an electrically controlled variable height in the direction of the main sensor axis (AC), so as to allow the optical axis (OP) of the lens (14) to be aligned with the main sensor axis (AC).
An electrically conductive hybrid polymer material is described herein. The hybrid polymer material includes 0.01% to 1% by weight of carbon nanoparticles, 1% to 10% by weight of a conductive polymeric material, 1% to 20% of electrically conductive fibers having a metallic surface and 69% or more by weight of a nonconductive polymeric base material. The carbon nanoparticles may be carbon nanotubes, graphite nanoparticles, graphene nanoparticles, and/or fullerene nanoparticles. The conductive polymeric material may be an inherently conductive polymer, a radical polymers, or an electroactive polymer. The electrically conductive fibers may be stainless steel fibers, metal plated carbon fibers, or metal nanowires. The nonconductive polymeric base material may be selected from materials that are pliable at temperatures between −40° C. and 125° C. or materials that are rigid in this temperature range. The hybrid polymer material may be used to provide EMI shielding for wire cables of housings of electrical assemblies.
B60C 1/00 - Tyres characterised by the chemical composition or the physical arrangement or mixture of the composition
H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
C08L 101/12 - Compositions of unspecified macromolecular compounds characterised by physical features, e.g. anisotropy, viscosity or electrical conductivity
H01B 1/12 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materialsSelection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of other non-metallic substances organic substances
H01B 1/24 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising carbon-silicon compounds, carbon, or silicon
H01B 7/17 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring
H01B 13/24 - SheathingArmouringScreeningApplying other protective layers by extrusion
H01B 3/00 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materialsSelection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties
H01R 13/6599 - Dielectric material made conductive, e.g. plastic material coated with metal
A crimping tool (40) comprising a crimping section (14) extending in a longitudinal direction (L) comprising a crimping punch part (60) and a crimping anvil part (50), the punch part (60) being provided with a first punch element and a second punch element (62, 64) adjacent to the first element; the anvil part (50) being provided with a first and a second anvil element (51, 53) for crimping; the first and the second punch element (62, 64) respectively comprising a first and a second groove (73, 74), the first punch element (62) having a groove depth (P1) that is deeper than the groove depth (P2) of the second punch element (64), so as to form a downwards punch step (75) from the first groove (73) to the second groove (74); the first and the second anvil element (51, 53) respectively comprising a first and a second crimping surface (56, 58); the second crimping surface (58) is raised relative to the first crimping surface (56) so as to form an upwards anvil step (90).
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 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materialsConnections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
77.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH GUIDING FEATURE COMPRISING TWO RAMPS
The present invention relates to an electrical connector comprising a connector housing (1) wherein a housing core (50) can be inserted in a housing frame (10) and wherein the housing core (50) comprises at least one latch (52), protruding from the outer wall of the housing core (50) and the housing frame (10) comprises locking means (20). The housing frame (10) comprises locking means (20), wherein the locking means (20) comprises first (30) and second guiding ramps (32) as seen in an insertion direction (100), wherein the first guiding ramp (30) is adapted to guide the latch (52) upon insertion parallel to the extension direction of the interior wall of the housing frame (10) onto the second guiding ramp (32) and wherein the second guiding ramp (32) is adapted to deflect the latch (52) inwardly towards the interior of the housing frame (10).
A crosswalk navigation system for operating an automated vehicle in an intersection includes an intersection-detector, a pedestrian-detector, and a controller. The intersection-detector is suitable for use on a host-vehicle. The intersection-detector is used to determine when the host-vehicle is proximate to an intersection and determine when the intersection includes a cross-walk. The pedestrian-detector is suitable for use on the host-vehicle. The pedestrian-detector is used to determine a motion-vector of a pedestrian relative to the cross-walk. The controller is in communication with the intersection-detector and the pedestrian-detector. The controller is configured to determine a travel-path of the host-vehicle through the intersection, determine when the pedestrian will pass through an intersect-location where the travel-path intersects the cross-walk based on the motion-vector, and operate the host-vehicle to enter the intersection before the pedestrian passes through the intersect-location and to arrive at the intersect-location after the pedestrian passes through the intersect-location.
G01C 22/00 - Measuring distance traversed on the ground by vehicles, persons, animals or other moving solid bodies, e.g. using odometers or using pedometers
G05D 1/02 - Control of position or course in two dimensions
G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
79.
Escape-path-planning system for an automated vehicle
An escape-path-planning system to operate an automated vehicle includes an object-detector and a controller. The object-detector is suitable for use on a host-vehicle. The object-detector is used to detect an other-vehicle in an adjacent-lane next to a present-lane traveled by the host-vehicle. The controller is in communication with the object-detector. The controller is configured to, in response to a lane-change-request, determine a first-route-plan that steers the host-vehicle from the present-lane to the adjacent-lane, determine a second-route-plan that steers the host-vehicle into the present-lane, initiate the first-route-plan when a forecasted-distance between the other-vehicle and the host-vehicle is greater than a distance-threshold, and cancel the first-route-plan and select the second-route-plan when the forecasted-distance between the other-vehicle and the host-vehicle becomes less than the distance-threshold after the first-route-plan is initiated. The second-route-plan is a pre-planned escape-path that is instantly available if needed that provides a smoother travel-experience for an occupant of the host-vehicle.
A wire terminal assembly is disclosed for a cable conductive core of a first metal core. A conductive terminal of a second metal is connected to the conductive cable core along a conductive connection interface. A coating is disposed over the conductive connection interface. The coating includes the free radical addition polymerizate of a coating composition of: (1) an oligomer comprising at least two active unsaturated bonds, and (2) an acrylic monomer.
H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
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 a shielded connector for a motor vehicle. The connector comprises at least one casing shielding element. The shielding element includes a cable outlet portion provided with a plurality of resilient tabs that are integral with the shielding element. The tabs include a contact zone in electrical contact with a ferrule crimped to a shielding braid of a cable. The contact zone is maintained pressed against the shielding braid by means of a removable clamping ring.
H01R 9/03 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable
H01R 13/6593 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable the shield being composed of different pieces
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
82.
V2X object-location verification system for automated vehicles
An object-detection system suitable for use in an automated vehicle includes a transceiver, and object-detector, and a controller. The transceiver is suitable to install on a host-vehicle. The transceiver is used to receive an indicated-location of an object proximate to the host-vehicle. The object-detector is suitable to install on the host-vehicle. The object-detector is used to detect a relative-location of the object relative to the host-vehicle. The controller is in communication with the transceiver and the object-detector. The controller determines a confirmed-location of the object relative to the host-vehicle based on the indicated-location and the relative-location. Determining the confirmed-location of the object allows for selecting from a variety of optimized algorithms to better track subsequent expected motion of the object, and reducing the risk of unnecessary or erratic action by the host-vehicle caused by hacking of the wireless-transmission or deliberate malicious content in the wireless-transmission.
A device for automatically mounting a connector-housing with a contact-part attached to an electrical line includes a holder, a movable-gripper, an alignment-station, a camera, and a control-device. The holder fixes the connector-housing. The movable-gripper holds the contact-part and inserts the contact-part into a cavity of the connector-housing. The alignment-station includes an alignment-gripper that holds the contact-part and rotates the contact-part about a rotation-axis parallel to an insertion-direction. The camera determines an actual-rotational-position of the contact-part held by the alignment-gripper in relation to the rotation-axis. The control-device compares the actual-rotational-position with a predetermined-rotational-position based on the characteristics and arrangement of the connector-housing. The control-device further controls the alignment-gripper to perform a corrective rotational movement based on the result of the comparison.
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 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
H05K 13/08 - Monitoring manufacture of assemblages
A method for calibrating a mounting-device used for automatically mounting a contact-part attached to an electrical line with a connector-housing includes the steps of providing the mounting-device, marking a plurality of marking-points, capturing an image of the plurality of marking-points, and determining the positions of the plurality of marking-points. The mounting-device comprises a holder for the connector-housing, a positioning-device that includes a moveable-gripper that includes a marking-device, a camera configured to capture an image of a portion of the holder, and a control unit in communication with the positioning-device, the camera, and the moveable-gripper. The control unit determines the positions of the marking-points based on the image. The positions are indicative of an actual insertion-position of the contact-part into the connector-housing by the moveable-gripper. The control unit stores the positions of the marking-points in a memory of the control unit.
H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
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
An electrical cable includes a first wire conductor separated from a second wire conductor and a compensation area proximate to, but separated from, an end portion of the cable and a method of manufacturing such an electrical cable. The first and second wire conductors are each connected to a contact element. The first and second wire conductors are separated by a first distance within the compensation area. The first and second wire conductors are separated by a second distance outside of the compensation area. The first distance is less than the second distance, thereby decreasing an impedance of the cable within the compensation area.
The invention relates to a fuse holder comprising two housing elements which, once assembled, together form a tube in which a support for a fuse is accommodated. Each of the two housing elements comprises a contact for establishing an electrical contact with a terminal of a fuse housed in the support, when the support is installed between the assembled housing elements. The support may comprise means to ensure the correct position of each contact in its respective housing element. The support may also comprise means to ensure the correct orientation of the fuse in the support. The support may also comprise means for retaining a seal ensuring sealing between the two housing elements.
H01H 85/00 - Protective devices in which the current flows through a part of fusible material and this current is interrupted by displacement of the fusible material when this current becomes excessive
H01H 85/20 - Bases for supporting the fuseSeparate parts thereof
H01H 85/24 - Means for preventing insertion of incorrect fuse
H01H 85/54 - Protective devices wherein the fuse is carried, held, or retained by an intermediate or auxiliary part removable from the base, or used as sectionalisers
87.
Electrical connector provided with a cable clamping device
The invention relates to a cable clamping device, for example for an electrical connector, comprising at least one bushing and a clamping ring. The bushing and the clamping ring both comprise an opening for the passage of a cable. A bushing has a number of bushing portions which, joined together, form a sleeve about the cable. Two flanges bear the bushing portions and are articulated to a casing so as to pivot between an unclamped position of each bushing, in which the cable can be moved, and a clamped position, in which each bushing is kept clamped to the cable by the clamping ring. Locking means keep the clamping ring in the position in which the cable is clamped by the bushing.
An electrical plug assembly including a plug housing having a first set of pins projecting from a first surface and a second set of pins projecting from an opposed second surface. The electrical plug assembly also includes an enclosure slideably attached to the plug housing. The enclosure slides to expose one set of pins while enclosing the other set of pins. The electrical plug assembly further includes a hood pivotally attached to the plug housing and slideably attached to the enclosure. The enclosure is rotatable from a first position to a second position. As the hood rotates, it slides the enclosure from a first location wherein the first set of pins is exposed to a second location wherein the second set of pins is exposed. The first set of pins conform to one technical standard, e.g. NEMA 6-20P while the second set of pins conform to another technical standard, e.g. NEMA 5-15P.
H01R 29/00 - Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series/parallel selection
H01R 13/642 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by position or shape of contact members
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
89.
Electrical connector assembly with terminal retaining seal
An electrical connector assembly is provided. The assembly includes a terminal, a housing, and a seal. The seal is configured to create a moisture barrier between the housing and a mating connector. The seal defines a retainer portion that cooperates with the housing to retain the terminal to the housing.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/426 - Securing in a demountable manner by separate resilient retaining piece supported by base or case, e.g. collar
H01R 13/432 - Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact membersSecuring in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members by stamped-out resilient tongue snapping behind shoulder in base or case
90.
Integrated wire cable twisting, wrapping, and testing apparatus and method of operating same
A single machine configured to manufacture a wire cable assembly including an twisted wire pair and a drain wire having a conductive tape and an insulative tape spirally wrapped about said wire pair. The machine includes a first clamp that secures an end of the wire pair and a second clamp that secures the other end of the wire pair. The second clamp rotates while the first clamp is fixed thereby twisting the wires of the wire pair one about the other. The second clamp can also rotate synchronously with the first clamp thereby rotating the wire pair without twisting. The machine also has a tape reel configured to move parallel to the clamps as they rotate, wrapping tape around the wire pair. The apparatus can be configured to apply the tapes simultaneously to electromagnetically shield and insulate the cable assembly. A method of operating the apparatus is also provided.
The present invention relates to an electromagnetic shielding device for electromagnetic shielding of a power transmitting arrangement adapted to house an electromagnetically shielded conducting element. The electromagnetic shielding device has essentially the form of a sleeve and further includes a weakened portion, which is adapted to be contracted for establishing an electrical connection between the device and the shielding of the conducting element.
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
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
H02G 15/068 - Cable terminating boxes, frames or other structures with devices for relieving electrical stress connected to the cable shield only
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 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
The present invention relates to an electrical connector system. The electrical connector system includes a first connector to be mated to a corresponding counter connector and it is further adapted to be connected to a signal circuit for activating an electrical power source upon switching. As a safety feature, the connector system further includes a connector position assurance (CPA) member assigned to the first connector, which is movable, whereby an end position is not reachable if the first connector is incorrectly mated to the counter connector. The CPA member is adapted to interact with the signal circuit if placed in said end position so that it activates of the electrical power source.
H01R 29/00 - Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series/parallel selection
B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
H01R 13/70 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
H01R 13/658 - High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
B60L 11/18 - using power supplied from primary cells, secondary cells, or fuel cells
H01R 13/6593 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable the shield being composed of different pieces
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after 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
A method to fit a contact portion in a plug housing by a robot is presented. Steps in the method include attaching a plug housing to a holder and gripping the contact portion by a gripping device of the robot. Other steps in the method include taking at least one spatially resolved picture by at least one optical detection device such that the plug housing and the contact portion are contained in the picture, determining a respective position of the plug housing and the contact portion in the picture by a control unit of the moveable robot, calculating a robot movement by the control unit that is a function of the determined positions, and performing the calculated movement by the robot to fit the contact portion in the plug housing. An apparatus to perform the method and another method to calibrate the control unit of the robot are also presented.
H01R 9/00 - Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocksTerminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a caseBases therefor
G01B 11/00 - Measuring arrangements characterised by the use of optical techniques
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 present invention relates to a contact terminal for the reception of contact pins. The terminal includes a pin reception member having a box-shape made from a single piece of sheet metal, wherein two opposite walls include each at least one cut-out contact tongue being inwardly bent into the interior of the box-shape. Two other opposite walls include each a contact front portion which is inwardly bent such that the respective wall has essentially a hook-shaped cross-section to clampingly receive a contact pin.
A connector assembly is provided, and includes a first connector, a second connector, and a CPA device. The first connector has a stopper feature, a first end and a second end that generally opposes the first end. The stopper feature has a recess provided therein and a stopper surface. The second connector is received by the first connector. The second connector includes a shroud that slides over the first end of the first connector in a first direction. The CPA device is slidingly engaged with the second end of the first connector in a second direction that is generally perpendicular to the first direction. The CPA device has a flexible arm that is selectively deformable. In a pre-stage position, the flexible arm abuts against the stopper surface to restrict relative movement of the CPA device in the second direction.
A ganged electrical connection system includes an arrangement defining a plurality of receptacles. A plurality of first connectors is receivably coupled in the plurality of receptacles. A plurality of second connectors is matable to the plurality of coupled first connectors of the arrangement along mating axes. Positional mating tolerance variation associated with the plurality of second connectors in relation to the plurality of coupled first connectors manifested at the plurality of receptacles when the plurality of second connectors are mated to the plurality of coupled first connectors is absorbed by the arrangement. The plurality of the plurality of second connectors mate with the plurality of coupled first connectors in a single unimpeded, uninterrupted mating connection. A ganged electrical system for an electric-type vehicle is also presented.
H01H 13/60 - Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a single operating member the contact returning to its original state upon the next application of operating force with contact-driving member moved alternately in opposite directions
100.
Method to determine a quality acceptance criterion using force signatures
A method is provided to determine a quality acceptance criterion using force signatures measured on a first and a second set of elements. The first set has no quality defect and the second set has a deliberate quality defect. Selection of an initial subset of time points is based on statistical analysis of the force data on the force signatures in the two sets. The quality acceptance criterion includes a quality threshold established using Mahalanobis Distance (MD) values and the MD values are produced from force data at a selected initial subset of time points for each element in the two sets. An output of the determined quality acceptance criterion is using the defined quality threshold to separate an element having a force signature into a group of elements having no quality defect or into a group of elements having a quality defect like the deliberate quality defect.
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