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1.

Connector Disengage Resistance Mechanism

      
Application Number 19206136
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-05-13
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Samaniego, Juan
  • Rutter, Julie
  • Goszczynski, Karol
  • Beneke, Jan Andree
  • Spitz, Casey

Abstract

A plug connector includes a housing having a cable opening for receiving a cable with a plurality of wires. A plurality of contacts are arranged within a contact insert. A retention pin is arranged within the contact insert, the retention pin having a base and a protruding portion. The protruding portion of the retention pin is configured to engage a socket insert of a socket connector through a socket contact opening when the plug connector is plugged into the socket connector. A diameter of the protruding portion of the retention pin exceeds a diameter of the socket contact opening. The retention pin resiliently deforms during unplugging the plug connector and thereby increases its withdrawal force.

IPC Classes  ?

2.

PLUG CONNECTOR HOUSING HAVING A DATA DIODE FOR ELECTRONIC DATA LINES

      
Application Number 18577627
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-23
First Publication Date 2025-08-28
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Friesen, Markus
  • Loske, Felix
  • Riechmann, Till
  • Dümke, Marian
  • Fritsche, Matthias
  • Zimmermann, Till
  • Hänel, Thomas
  • Brügemann, Leonhard
  • Aschenbruck, Nils
  • Bettenhausen, Kurt

Abstract

A plug connector housing for electronic data lines, comprising a data diode integrated into the plug connector housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/717 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in light source
  • G06F 21/60 - Protecting data
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/635 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only by mechanical pressure, e.g. spring force
  • H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
  • H01R 31/00 - Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
  • H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter

3.

PLUG CONNECTOR WITH IMPROVED OPERATIONAL SAFETY, IN PARTICULAR AT HIGH ELECTRICAL VOLTAGES

      
Application Number 19045429
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-04
First Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kropiewnicki, Norbert
  • Kliever, Wilhelm

Abstract

A plug connector is provided, the plug connector at least having a plug connector housing, an insulating body and a contact element, wherein the insulating body has at least one semiconductive area for the purpose of field control.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
  • H01R 13/504 - BasesCases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
  • H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
  • H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip

4.

PLUG CONNECTOR HAVING IMPROVED OPERATIONAL RELIABILITY AT HIGH ELECTRICAL VOLTAGES

      
Application Number 19045450
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-04
First Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Kropiewnicki, Norbert

Abstract

A plug connector is provided, exhibiting a plug-connector housing, an insulating body and at least one two-part contact element, consisting of a coupling part and a contact part, the plug connector further exhibiting a partial-discharge sleeve, and the coupling part of the contact element being arranged at least partially within the partial-discharge sleeve.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
  • 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 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces

5.

ROUND PLUG CONNECTOR COMPRISING A SHIELDING CONNECTION

      
Application Number EP2025052768
Publication Number 2025/172107
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-02-04
Publication Date 2025-08-21
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Benzin, Marian

Abstract

The invention relates to a round plug connector for releasable connection to a corresponding mating plug connector. The round plug connector has a housing for receiving at least one insulating body. Furthermore, the housing has at least one locking element for the releasable connection to a mating plug connector. The insulating body is designed for receiving at least one electrical contact element. The housing also receives at least one shielding element, which is produced from an electrically conductive material in order to connect an electromagnetic shield. The shielding element has at least one substantially circumferential contact ring and at least one contact lug, which runs substantially parallel to a plug-in direction. The distinguishing feature of the round plug connector is that the contact ring is held at least partially on a substantially circumferential stop formation of the housing by at least one ring holding formation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6583 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/633 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only

6.

Contact support, electrical connector insert and electrical connector

      
Application Number 18856294
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-31
First Publication Date 2025-08-14
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wittpahl, Markus
  • Kropiewnicki, Norbert

Abstract

A contact support includes a bus bar and a contact spring, which has a clamping leg for clampingly contacting an electrical conductor between the clamping leg and a contact surface on the bus bar. The contact spring has a mounting leg for permanently fixing the contact spring on a fastening surface of the bus bar, the mounting leg being connected to the clamping leg. A snap element is formed on the mounting leg. A counter-surface is formed on the fastening surface such that, when the mounting leg is fixed on the fastening surface, the snap element engages behind the counter-surface to close a snap connection. When the snap connection is closed, a stop disposed on the mounting leg is firmly seated against a counter-stop formed on the fastening surface and eliminates longitudinal movability of the mounting leg relative to the fastening surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

7.

TOOL FOR INTERNAL SCREW BUSH

      
Application Number DE2025100019
Publication Number 2025/157338
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-09
Publication Date 2025-07-31
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Peters, Andreas
  • Kropiewnicki, Norbert
  • Kliever, Wilhelm

Abstract

The invention relates to a tool comprising a first part and a second part, a connecting portion and a fastening portion; wherein the first part and the second part extend from the connecting portion and together form an opening; wherein the tool comprises a bearing portion and an immersion portion, wherein the immersion portion extends from the bearing portion parallel to the opening and has an at least partially reduced wall thickness in relation to the bearing portion, and wherein the immersion portion comprises at least a first and a second engagement surface, wherein the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface lie opposite one another and point in the direction of the opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B25B 13/04 - SpannersWrenches with rigid jaws of ring jaw type
  • B25B 13/08 - SpannersWrenches with rigid jaws of open jaw type
  • B25B 13/28 - SpannersWrenches with adjustable jaws the jaws being pivotally movable
  • B25B 13/48 - SpannersWrenches for special purposes

8.

MODULAR CIRCUIT BOARD PLUG-IN CONNECTOR

      
Application Number DE2025100004
Publication Number 2025/153136
Status In Force
Filing Date 2025-01-07
Publication Date 2025-07-24
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Lückemeier, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular circuit board plug-in connector (1), having a plug-in connector housing and at least two identical and/or different plug-in connector modules (4), the plug-in connector housing consisting of a first housing part (2) and a second housing part (3) that can be joined to form the plug-in connector housing, the housing parts (2, 3) each being produced in an injection-moulding process and the plug-in connector modules (4) being latched to at least one housing part (2, 3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members

9.

CORROSION-RESISTANT PLUG CONNECTOR HOUSING

      
Application Number 18702732
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-24
First Publication Date 2025-07-17
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schleth, Marc
  • Schmidt, Martin
  • Wesseler, Daniel

Abstract

A plug connector housing is provided having at least two oppositely arranged locking pins protruding from the outside, wherein each locking pin includes a metallic component which is overmolded at least in some regions with a plastic material.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure

10.

Electrical plug connector and plug connector system

      
Application Number 18917797
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-16
First Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Krause, Jens

Abstract

An electrical plug connector for receiving and connecting at least one coaxial line to a mating plug connector, wherein the plug connector has a plug connector housing and a line fastening arranged thereon is disclosed. The line fastening interacts, to provide a seal against foreign media and to fasten the line, with a sheath of the line, wherein a contact element arranged in the plug connector is electrically conductively connected to an inner conductor of the line. An outer conductor of the line is electrically conductively connected to the plug connector housing in the interior of the plug connector housing. The inner conductor is received in force-fitting fashion in the interior of the plug connector housing by at least one fixing device.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

HOLDING FRAME FOR A MODULAR INDUSTRIAL PLUG-IN CONNECTOR

      
Application Number DE2024100976
Publication Number 2025/124633
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-20
Publication Date 2025-06-19
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Herbrechtsmeier, Heiko
  • Spreen, Heinz-Günter
  • Damsch, Stefanie
  • Dähn, Hans-Peter
  • Theiss, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to a holding frame (1, 1') for a modular industrial plug-in connector, wherein plug-in connector modules (19) are insertable into the holding frame (1, 1'), wherein the holding frame (1, 1') consists of two halves (4, 5), a first half (4) and a second half (5), which are connectable to each other, wherein the halves (4, 5) are both formed from a sheet-metal material in a punching and bending process, wherein the holding frame (1) has at least one blocking element (7), wherein the halves (4, 5) are orientable in at least two positions in relation to each other and are fixable in at least two positions in relation to each other by means of the blocking element (7).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames

12.

CONNECTOR MODULE FOR A MODULAR INDUSTRIAL CONNECTOR

      
Application Number DE2024100974
Publication Number 2025/119422
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-20
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Griepenstroh, Sebastian
  • Meier, Heiko
  • Musa, Ionut - Traian

Abstract

The invention relates to a system, which consists of a connector module (5, 5', 5'') for a modular industrial connector and a data connector (6) or a data connector jack (15), wherein: the connector module (5, 5', 5'') has at least one receiving region (13) for receiving the data connector (6) or the data connector jack (15); the data connector (6) and the data connector jack (15) each have a detent arm (7) by means of which the data connector (6) or the data connector jack (15) each can reversibly engage the connector module (5, 5', 5'').

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 24/64 - Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices for high frequency, e.g. RJ 45
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames

13.

COMPACT U-SHAPED HIGH-CAPACITY ADAPTER AND CONNECTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18728024
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-04
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ding, Chuan Sheng
  • Hellige, Denny

Abstract

A compact U-shaped high-performance adapter is provided including a first sub-adapter and a second sub-adapter arranged in parallel, wherein a mounting space within the first sub-adapter is connected to a mounting space within the second sub-adapter to form a common mounting space, wherein the common mounting space receives a contact carrier, and wherein at least one U-shaped contact is received in the contact carrier. A connector system having a high-performance adapter and two plug connectors is also provided. The high-performance adapter has a compact design and can implement the power transfer from one plug connector to the other plug connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
  • H01R 13/512 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by screw or screws
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure

14.

CONTACT INSERT HAVING A BRIDGING FUNCTION FOR AN INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18843899
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-20
First Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rutter, Julie
  • Wittpahl, Markus
  • Fournier, Wade
  • Pawlicki, Jeffrey

Abstract

A contact insert for an industrial electrical connector is provided. The contact insert has a connection side for the connection of individual conductors of a multi-core cable and a contact side for electrical connection to a mating electrical connector or to a socket. The contact insert includes a bridging element, which has a connection region associated with the connection side, for electrical connection to a conductor of the multi-core cable, and at least two contact regions associated with the contact side, for each electrically contacting a mating contact element of a mating electrical connector or of a socket.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 31/08 - Short-circuiting members for bridging contacts in a counterpart

15.

ROUND CONNECTOR HAVING A RECEPTACLE FOR A DATA CONNECTOR

      
Application Number DE2024100975
Publication Number 2025/119423
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-11-20
Publication Date 2025-06-12
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Griepenstroh, Sebastian
  • Meier, Heiko
  • Musa, Ionut - Traian

Abstract

The invention relates to a system, which consists of a round connector and a data connector (6), the round connector having an insulating body (1, 1') in which apertures (10) for receiving contact elements and at least one receiving region (13) for a data connector (6) or a data connector jack (15) are provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
  • H01R 24/64 - Sliding engagements with one side only, e.g. modular jack coupling devices for high frequency, e.g. RJ 45

16.

ELECTRICAL MAINS CABLE

      
Application Number 18841277
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-09
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Friesen, Markus
  • Loske, Felix

Abstract

A mains cable is provided to enable an electrical device, which has a panel connector for connection to a mains supply, to be identified by a reader of a smart socket of the mains supply. The mains cable has an antenna on each of its two connectors, wherein these two antennas are interconnected by an information line of the mains cable. An RFID tag is mounted in the panel connector of the electrical device, the information of the RFID tag is read by the first antenna of the mains cable and transmitted via the information line to the second antenna of the mains cable, and from there to a reader antenna arranged in or on the socket. At least the second antenna and the reader antenna are near-field antennas, in order to prevent crosstalk to possible neighboring sockets.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 9/00 - Power cables
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01R 13/719 - Structural association with built-in electrical component specially adapted for high frequency, e.g. with filters

17.

Modular high-current connector

      
Application Number 19050618
Status Pending
Filing Date 2025-02-11
First Publication Date 2025-06-05
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hoppe, Nando
  • Krüger, Benjamin

Abstract

A modular high-current connector (1) has a first housing part (7) and a second housing part (8) connected thereto. The high-current connector (1) has a pin contact (9), the pin contact (9) being substantially cylindrical and having a connection region (A′) and a contact region (K′) for making electrical contact with a device socket or a mating connector. The contact region (K′) of the pin contact (9) projects out of the high-current connector (1) on the plug-in side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
  • H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
  • 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

18.

GROUNDING MODULE WHICH IS TO BE RECEIVED IN A METAL PLUG CONNECTOR MODULAR FRAME AND WHICH GROUNDS SAME

      
Application Number 18840006
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-03-13
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Baltruschat, Luca

Abstract

A grounding module with a single-part grounding element is provided in order to ground a plug connector modular frame. The grounding element can be made of a resilient elastic sheet metal in the form of a stamped bent part. The single-part grounding element forms a contact spring with a contact arm for electrically contacting the plug connector modular frame as well as a busbar and a V-shaped clamping spring for connecting a grounding line to the busbar in an electric manner and so as to produce a mechanical fixation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • 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
  • H01R 11/09 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end 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, blocks of binding posts characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations being identical
  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them

19.

PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18841275
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-09
First Publication Date 2025-05-29
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Theiss, Sebastian
  • Cording, Christian
  • Loske, Felix
  • Krämer, Joachim

Abstract

A plug connector having a first housing half and a second housing half is provided, wherein one or more contact elements are provided in each of the two housing halves, wherein the two housing halves can be transferred from a separated state into a connected state in order to establish an electrical contact of the contact elements and can be locked to one another in the connected state via a locking device. In order to specify a lockable plug connector that, in the connected state, has a surface that is as smooth as possible and easy to clean, the locking device is arranged completely inside the housing halves in the connected state of the housing halves.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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

20.

ADD-ON HOUSING WITH SEAL

      
Application Number 18919256
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-17
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wattenberg, Stefan
  • Bee, Markus

Abstract

An electrical add-on housing for accommodating an electrical high-current plug connector is provided, including at least one housing, an electrical contact element and a sealing element. The housing has a device side and a plug-in side. A stop is arranged circumferentially on the housing and the plug-in side has at least one fastening device, which is brought into engagement with a fastening form of the high-current plug connector. The plug-in side also has at least one device for coding, which prevents a plug-in process with an unsuitable plug connector or prevents a plug-in process with the high-current plug connector in an undesired orientation. The sealing element may be designed as a one-piece, substantially hollow-cylindrical sleeve with a sealing flange and at least one circumferential sealing contour.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling
  • 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 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members

21.

CONTACT SPRING ASSEMBLY FOR THE SELF-LOCKING CONTACTING OF AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR

      
Application Number 18719777
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-05
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Kropiewnicki, Norbert

Abstract

A contact spring assembly for the self-locking contacting of a wire of an electrical conductor is provided that includes a support wall made of a conductive material; —a contact spring which has a base leg held stationary with respect to the support wall and has a clamping leg that is connected to the base leg by a curve portion and forms, together with the support wall, an insertion receptacle for the wire of the conductor, the insertion receptacle being tapered in the insertion direction, and the clamping leg having at its free end a gripping edge for the wire; and—a release element guided for translation relative to the support wall in the insertion direction and having an actuation arm, the free end of which, in a release position, acts on a stop formed by a curved portion of the clamping leg and holds the clamping leg, against the spring force, in a position in which the clamping leg is bent back against the base leg; wherein the clamping leg has, in a portion adjoining the stop, a bend point which is curved in the direction opposite the direction of curvature of the curve portion and which is followed, toward the stop, by an additional bend point curved in the same direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

22.

HYBRID CONTACT WITH LABEL CARRIER

      
Application Number 18693509
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-16
First Publication Date 2025-05-01
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Baltruschat, Luca
  • Hermoni, Christof

Abstract

A hybrid contact is provided having a first contact part, which is solidly made from metal, and a second contact part in the form of a stamped and bent part, which are connected to each other in a press fit, and wherein a filament connected to a label carrier is fixed in a press fit of the contact parts.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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
  • G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
  • 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

23.

CRIMPING DEVICE

      
Application Number 18913497
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-11
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wesseler, Daniel
  • Krämer, Joachim

Abstract

A crimping device is provided for a conductor of a predefined cable to a predefined contact sleeve, having a crimp of a predefined crimp height, the crimping device has at least two suitable pressing elements that are mounted so as to be reversibly movable relative to a central crimping zone of the crimping device; for the proper operation of the pressing elements, the crimping device has a drive, the drive being operatively connected to the pressing elements via a mechanism; the drive being an electrically driven, substantially low-profile cylindrical coreless motor, and the pressing elements and the mechanism being arranged within the cylindrical motor. A controller for controlling the operation of the crimping device, a method for calibrating the crimping device, and a method for controlling the operation of the crimping device is also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

24.

ENCODING DEVICE AND CONNECTOR INSERT ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18683717
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-08
First Publication Date 2025-04-24
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Hu, Kenny

Abstract

An encoding device is provided that includes a first encoding part and a second encoding part which are attached to a connector insert assembly, wherein the first encoding part is detachably installed in the first connector insert of the connector insert assembly, and wherein the second encoding part is detachably installed in the second connector insert of the connector insert assembly, and wherein the first encoding part includes a first mating part which is located at the front end of the first encoding part in the insertion direction, and wherein the second encoding part includes a second mating part which is located at the front end of the second encoding part in the insertion direction, and wherein the first mating part and the second mating part are arranged such that, when the first connector insert is inserted into the second connector insert, the first mating part and the second mating part can only fit together in a single orientation in order to prevent mismatching between the first connector insert and the second connector insert. A connector insert assembly with such an encoding device is also provided. The encoding device prevents mismatching between the connector inserts and makes it possible for the installation of the connector insert assembly to be simplified.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/645 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by exchangeable elements on case or base

25.

SINGLE-POLE ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18903969
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-01
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Griepenstroh, Sebastian

Abstract

A single-pole plug connector system including a plug connector and a mating plug connector, wherein the plug connector has a locking shape and the mating plug connector has a locking mechanism corresponding to the locking shape, or vice versa, wherein the locking mechanism is triggered in a locking manner by a first push in the plug-in direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

26.

ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION EQUIPMENT AND MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES

      
Application Number 18891600
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-20
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Hoppe, Nando

Abstract

Disclosed is a transmission device which protects at least one computing server connected to it from excessive electrical currents and/or overvoltages. The transmission device has a plug contact, the plug-in area of which can be electrically separated from the cable connection area in the event of a fault, for example by an electrical fuse. In order to minimize the downtime of the respective computing server in the event of a fault, the transmission device is replaced by a back-up transmission device, and the transmission device can be restored and kept as a new back-up transmission device for a further possible fault.'

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/688 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in fuse the fuse being removable with housing part adapted for accessing the fuse
  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/642 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by position or shape of contact members
  • 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
  • H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack

27.

SINGLE-POLE ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18903953
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-10-01
First Publication Date 2025-04-10
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Griepenstroh, Sebastian

Abstract

A single-pole plug connector system including of a plug connector and a mating plug connector, wherein the plug connector has a plug connector housing, a plug connector contact seal, and a plug connector contact element, and wherein the mating plug connector has a mating plug connector housing, a mating plug connector contact seal, a mating plug connector touch-protection device or means, and a mating plug connector contact element. The plug connector contact seal is in functional engagement with a plug connector sealing spring, and therefore the plug connector contact seal is arranged so as to be displaceable within the plug connector housing in the plug-in direction counter to a force of the plug connector sealing spring. Furthermore, the mating plug connector contact seal is in functional engagement with a mating plug connector sealing spring, and therefore the mating plug connector contact seal is arranged so as to be displaceable within the mating plug connector housing in the mating plug-in direction counter to a force of the mating plug connector sealing spring.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • 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 43/26 - 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

28.

METHOD FOR ATTACHING A LABEL HOLDER TO AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE WIRE, ENDLESS TAPE ANDCONTACT ARRANGEMENT

      
Application Number 18687614
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-19
First Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Baltruschat, Luca
  • Hermoni, Christof
  • Beneke, André

Abstract

A method is provided for attaching a label holder to an end of an electrically conductive wire provided with a crimp contact wherein, before or during the crimping of the crimp contact onto the end of the wire, a fastening tab of the label holder composed of electrically insulating material is fastened to the crimp contact. An endless tape of label holders and a contact arrangement are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 43/048 - Crimping apparatus or processes
  • G09F 3/20 - Casings, frames, or enclosures for labels for adjustable, removable, or interchangeable labels
  • G09F 7/18 - Means for attaching signs, plates, panels, or boards to a supporting structure
  • H01B 13/34 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for marking conductors or cables
  • H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks

29.

CONTACT ELEMENT FOR AN OVERMOLDED CONTACT INSERT AND/OR PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number DE2024100763
Publication Number 2025/061223
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-29
Publication Date 2025-03-27
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Wesseler, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical contact element (1) having a connection region (AB) for electrically contacting an electric conductor, and a plugging region (SB) for electrically contacting a mating contact element (2), wherein the contact element (1) has a linking region (VB) which is located between the connection region (AB) and the plugging region (SB) and which allows for a radial relative movement between the connection region (AB) and the plugging region (SB).

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 43/16 - 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

30.

PLUG CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

      
Application Number 18824737
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-04
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Griepenstroh, Sebastian

Abstract

A plug connection system and electrical coding system is provided for direct current supply—for example of an electric agricultural machine—on the one hand rotatable to an unlimited extent about the mating axis, but on the other hand also provides a coding for reverse polarity protection and at the same time prevent pulling and plugging under load, configured to clearly signal for each of the plug connectors, regardless of the plug connector's respective rotational position, whether the respective plug connector is correctly plugged in with the plug connector's corresponding panel plug connector. The plug connector can have a circumferential short-circuit bridge and the panel plug connector can have two signal contacts, which, in the correctly mated state, are short-circuited by the short-circuit bridge, regardless of the rotational state of the plug connector relative to the panel plug connector. The coding can be provided via the position and shape of the signal contacts and the short-circuit bridge.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/703 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts

31.

SPACE-SAVING ACTUATOR FOR A CONNECTION DEVICE AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING AND SUBSEQUENTLY DISCONNECTING AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR TO/FROM A BUSBAR WITH A CONNECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18726977
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-23
First Publication Date 2025-03-20
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Riechmann, Till

Abstract

In order to minimize the horizontal space requirement for releasing a vertically actuable actuator of a connection device the actuator is formed to be substantially cylindrical. Therefore, by virtue of rotation about the cylinder axis of the actuator, an electrical conductor can be released in a field-terminable manner using a screwdriver by a space-saving rotational movement of the actuator, as a result of which a space-consuming lever movement of the screwdriver which is otherwise usual in the prior art is dispensed with.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • 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

32.

AUTOMATICALLY LOCKABLE PLUG-IN CONNECTION

      
Application Number DE2024100737
Publication Number 2025/045308
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-08-16
Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Baltruschat, Luca

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for establishing and/or releasing a locked plug-in connection between a socket (1) and a plug-in connector (2), wherein a cover (5) of the socket (1), in its closed position, covers an insertion opening (6) in the socket (1), wherein the following method steps are carried out in order to establish the plug-in connection: first, the locking clip (3) of the socket is pivoted in the direction of the insertion opening in the socket (1), and the plug-in connector (2) is then pushed into the insertion opening (6) in the socket (1) in the plug-in direction (SR), and wherein the following method steps are carried out in order to release the plug-in connection: first, the locking clip (3) of the socket (1) is pivoted in the direction of the insertion opening in the socket (1), the plug-in connector (2) is then withdrawn from the insertion opening in the socket (1), and the cover (5) is subsequently pivoted from its open position to the closed position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • 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 13/453 - Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart

33.

High Pull Force Cable Gland

      
Application Number 18824123
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-09-04
First Publication Date 2025-03-06
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Samaniego, Juan
  • Griepenstroh, Sebastian

Abstract

A cable gland (300) for an electrical connector includes an outer shell (700) and a plurality of strain relief grippers (610) circumferentially distributed around a center axis (301) within the outer shell (700). Each of the strain relief grippers (610) includes a gripper body (620) having an inwardly convex serrated gripping surface (621). A plurality of gripping teeth (630) are formed in the gripping surface (621). A resilient pivot arm (640) holds the gripper body (620) and allows the gripper body to pivot forwardly and rearwardly.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
  • H01R 13/512 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by screw or screws

34.

CABLE CONNECTION DEVICE AND ACTUATOR FOR A CABLE CONNECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18721568
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-09
First Publication Date 2025-02-20
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wittpahl, Markus
  • Baltruschat, Luca

Abstract

A cable connection device with a contact carrier is provided and includes at least one bus bar, a contact arm for fixing an electrical conductor between the bus bar and the contact arm, and an actuator cooperating with the contact arm. The actuator is mounted such that it can move in a guide channel in an actuation direction between a released position and an actuated position, and wherein the actuator is divided into two, into a main body and a blocking body in such a way that, in the actuated position of the actuator, the blocking body can be moved relative to the main body in a blocking direction, that is different from the actuation direction, into a recess in an inner wall of the guide channel, in order to form a rear grip to block the actuator in the actuated position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting

35.

ELECTRICAL CIRCULAR CONNECTOR COMPRISING AN INSULATING BODY AND CONTACT ELEMENT SECURING

      
Application Number 18709001
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-31
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wattenberg, Stefan
  • Hämmerling, Sergej

Abstract

An electrical circular connector is provided including a housing for accommodating an insulating body that has a substantially cylindrical outer shape, wherein the body is designed to accommodate at least one contact element and can be brought into engagement with at least one locking element which secures the contact element, at least in the axial direction, in its position in the insulating body, and wherein the locking element is integrally joined to the insulating body and, in a locked position, substantially fits into the cylindrical outer shape of the insulating body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
  • H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces

36.

Tool and cable connection device comprising same

      
Application Number 18717546
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-20
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Baltruschat, Luca
  • Hermoni, Christof
  • Wittpahl, Markus
  • Beneke, Jan Andree
  • Kropiewnicki, Norbert
  • Zier, Sergej

Abstract

A tool (8) for locking an actuator (3) which is longitudinally movable, counter to the spring pressure of a spring element, in a guide channel (1) of an insulating housing between an unloaded and an actuated position, includes: means for releasably fastening the tool (8) to the insulating housing; a drive element for moving the actuator (3) into its actuated position; and means for locking the actuator (3) in this position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

37.

Connector With Removable Ingress Protection Element

      
Application Number 18793836
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-08-04
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Goszczynski, Karol
  • Pawlicki, Jeffrey

Abstract

An electrical plug connector (100) may include a plug insert (130), and a pin contact (150) arranged within the plug insert (130). The electrical plug connector is IP20 “Finger Safe.” Finger safety is achieved by a contact tip insulator (160) that may be fastened to a front end of the pin contact (150) and a removable ingress protection frame (170) comprising ingress barriers (176) arranged between a side wall (132) of the plug insert (130) and the pin contact (150).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/20 - Coupling parts carrying sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
  • H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

38.

Two-part contact element for electrical plug connections and method for producing a contact element of this type

      
Application Number 18716239
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-09
First Publication Date 2025-02-06
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Geusch, Wolfgang

Abstract

An electrical contact element consists of two different parts. A conductor connection part and a contact part are mechanically and electrically connected to one another. The conductor connection part is a stamped-bent part and provided for crimping onto an electrical conductor. The contact part is a turned part produced from solid material and configured as a pin or socket part. The contact part is provided with an axial, concentric hole at the end directed towards the connection part. The conductor connection part has a conductor connection region that is open and has a substantially U-shaped cross-section and has a folded joining region at the end facing the contact part. The joining region of the conductor connection part is arranged in the hole of the contact part and fixed in same by compression.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 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 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
  • H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
  • H01R 13/10 - Sockets for co-operation with pins or blades

39.

Plug connector module for a modular plug connector, and plug connector which has such a plug connector module

      
Application Number 18837489
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-30
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Pawlicki, Jeffrey
  • Rutter, Julie
  • Fournier, Wade
  • Siebering, Ingo

Abstract

A plug connector module for a modular industrial plug has a connection side for connecting a conductor of a cable, in particular a multi-wire cable, and a contact side for electrically connecting to a mating plug connector module. Precisely one connection opening for a conductor of the cable is provided on the connection side, and at least two contact openings are provided on the contact side for accessing a mating plug connector module. The plug connector module has a bridge contact element which has precisely one connection region for an electric conductor, and the connection region is paired with the connection opening, wherein the bridge contact element has at least two contact regions for contacting a respective mating contact element of a mating plug connector module, and each contact region is paired with a contact opening.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve
  • H01R 11/32 - End pieces with two or more terminations
  • H01R 13/10 - Sockets for co-operation with pins or blades
  • H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting

40.

Module element for plug-in connectors

      
Application Number 18713817
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-06
First Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rüter, Andreas
  • Meier, Heiko
  • Hermoni, Christof

Abstract

A modular element for assembly with a further modular element to form a plug-in connector module is suitable for arrangement in an accurately oriented manner at a plug-in location of the plug-in connector module. The plug-in location has a coding of the arrangement of the plug-in connector module in a first direction and a plug-in direction of the modular element; and the modular element has a coding which corresponds to the coding of the plug-in location. The modular element has a further coding which corresponds to the coding of the modular element in such a way that it is ensured that an assembled plug-in connector module, which is unsuitable for the plug-in location, without the coding and a correspondingly faulty attempt when assembling two modular elements are precluded.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them

41.

CABLE SCREW CONNECTION

      
Application Number DE2024100634
Publication Number 2025/021249
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-07-11
Publication Date 2025-01-30
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kropiewnicki, Norbert
  • Kliever, Wilhelm

Abstract

The invention proceeds from a cable screw connection, in particular for connecting a sheathed electrical conductor to a device housing, having a cable side and a housing side, consisting of at least one built-in threaded sleeve, at least one screw-in sleeve and at least one sealing element. The built-in threaded sleeve has at least one circumferential stop element facing outwards, a first outer thread, an inner thread and a holding form.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution boxEnsuring electrical continuity in the joint

42.

REAR-MOUNTABLE CONNECTOR HOUSING

      
Application Number 18716490
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-25
First Publication Date 2025-01-23
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Ferderer, Albert

Abstract

An add-on housing and method for installing an add-on housing is provided for securing to a device wall of an electrical device, the add-on housing having a frame-shaped basic shape which encloses a receiving region for receiving a contact insert or a holding frame fitted with plug-in connector modules, wherein at least two fastening surfaces having fastening openings are integrally formed on the outside of the frame-shaped basic shape, a depression being formed within the fastening surfaces and fastening openings being arranged in each depression, wherein the add-on housing has snap-fastening means which engage through the fastening openings to mechanically fasten the add-on housing to a through-hole in a device wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/73 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames

43.

Connector with contact insert attachment

      
Application Number 18769422
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-11
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Ferderer, Albert

Abstract

An electrical connector has a connector housing with a cable feedthrough opening, a connection opening, at least one first retention feature and at least one contact insert. The contact insert accommodates at least one contact element and/or at least one connector module and/or a half connector module. The contact insert has at least one fastening frame that has at least one second retention feature. The second retention feature corresponds to the first retention feature. The corresponding retention feature, the first retention feature and the second retention feature, are detachably connected by a fastener, The fastening frame is held in the connector housing by the fastener. The fastener has at least one fixing body, a spring element, and a fixing element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/621 - Bolt, set screw or screw clamp
  • 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

44.

CONNECTING ELEMENT, PLUG CONNECTOR HOUSING SYSTEM, PLUG CONNECTOR, AND PLUG CONNECTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number DE2024100531
Publication Number 2025/011693
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-14
Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Griepenstroh, Sebastian
  • Schmidt, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a connecting element which is to facilitate the process of assembling and/or installing plug connectors and/or make said process more flexible for customers. The connecting element (1, 1') is used to releasably secure a plug insert (2, 2') in the plug connector housing (3, 3') and is designed to latch a plug insert (2, 2') inserted into the plug connector housing (3, 3') to the connecting element (1, 1'). In the process, the connecting element (1, 1') allows a latching process both while the plug insert (2, 2') is being inserted in a first insert direction (E1) and while the plug insert (2, 2') is being inserted in a second insert direction (E2), wherein the second insert direction (E2) is opposite the first insert direction (E1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames

45.

Connector with contact insert attachment

      
Application Number 18769419
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-07-11
First Publication Date 2025-01-16
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Griepenstroh, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention is based on an electrical connector, having a connector housing with a cable feedthrough opening, a connection opening, at least one first retention feature and at least one contact insert. The contact insert accommodates at least one contact element and/or at least one connector module and/or a half connector module and has at least one fastening frame. The fastening frame has at least one second retention feature, wherein the second retention feature corresponds to the first retention feature, and wherein at least one fastener interacts with the first retention feature and the corresponding second retention feature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening

46.

MALE SINGLE-PIN CONNECTOR, FEMALE MULTI-PIN CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR SYSTEM FORMEDT HEREOF

      
Application Number 18707126
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-24
First Publication Date 2025-01-09
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ding, Chuan Sheng
  • Wen, Shao Wei
  • Hellige, Denny

Abstract

A male single-pin connector is provided. The single-pin connector includes a contact, which has a contact housing, wherein the contact housing has at least one limiting protrusion on an outer surface; and a cover for receiving the contact, wherein the inner surface of the cover has an inwardly protruding limiting portion and an internal thread portion, wherein the internal thread portion is closer to the insertion side than the limiting portion; wherein the male single-pin connector also includes a retaining ring having an outer thread portion, wherein, after insertion of the contact housing into the cover against the plug-in direction, the retaining ring is screwed into the cover until the limiting protrusion comes into contact with the limiting portion, thereby fixing the contact housing in the cover by a screw connection. A female multi-pin connector and a connector system is also provided. A simple securing of the contact can be achieved using the male single-pin connector and the female multi-pin connector. An independent mounting or removal of the male single-pin connector can be achieved using the connector system, which facilitates assembly.

IPC Classes  ?

47.

CONNECTOR SYSTEM WITH MAGNETIC ALIGNMENT MODULE

      
Application Number EP2024067950
Publication Number 2025/003223
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-06-26
Publication Date 2025-01-02
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Goszczynski, Karol
  • Spitz, Casey

Abstract

An electrical connector system may include a plug connector and a socket connector. The plug connector may include a plurality of pin contacts that are held in a plug insert, and a plug magnet module that includes a plug magnet arranged within a plug magnet insert. The socket connector may include a plurality of receptacle contacts that are held in a socket insert, and a socket magnet module that includes a socket magnet arranged within a socket magnet insert. The plug magnet or the socket magnet may be held in an axially fixed position in its respective magnet insert, while the opposite magnet may be axially slidingly arranged in its respective magnet insert.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
  • 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 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure

48.

Contact carrier apparatus, connection device, actuator, plug-in connector insert and installation method, and cable connection system

      
Application Number 18701278
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-25
First Publication Date 2024-12-19
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kropiewnicki, Norbert
  • Zier, Sergej

Abstract

In order to design a cable connection system so as to be operable particularly reliably and to be simultaneously compact, the actuator (1′) is provided at the ends of its actuation arms (122) with an actuation web (123), in the form of a protrusion (13), for reducing friction forces. In order to save on construction space for the collar of an electric cable and for regions of a clamping spring, the actuator (1′) has a receiving opening (120) above the actuation web (123). For the resultantly necessary stabilization, it has stiffening ribs (127) which are integrally formed on the outside of the actuation arms (122). As a result, the actuator (1′) can advantageously be manufactured from plastic and nevertheless have sufficient stability. In addition, the stiffening ribs (127) can be used as an installation aid.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 11/05 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end 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, blocks of binding posts characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations having different types of direct connections
  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
  • H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling
  • 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

49.

FITTING ELEMENT FOR CONNECTORS

      
Application Number IB2023059115
Publication Number 2024/246598
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Jawahar, Balaji
  • Krishnaswamy, Venkataraman
  • Dökel, Nils
  • Griepenstroh, Sebastian
  • Haridas, Rohit

Abstract

Fitting element (1) for multi-contact connectors (17) placeable between a male insulation body (2) accommodating a plurality of first conductors (8) and a female insulation body (3) accommodating a plurality of second conductors (9). The fitting element (1) comprises a main body (6) having an inserting part (4) insertable into a portion of the male insulation body (2) and a receiving part (5) for receiving a portion of the female insulation body (3), which are shaped such that, when the inserting part (4) is inserted into said portion of the male insulation body (2) and the receiving part (4) receives said portion of the female insulation body (3), the clearance and creepage among the plurality of first conductors (8) and among the plurality of second conductors (9) is maintained higher than 3 mm and higher than 4.7 mm, in particular higher than 5.5 mm, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
  • H01R 24/86 - Parallel contacts arranged about a common axis

50.

FASTENING APPARATUS FOR FUNCTIONAL UNITS OF A MULTIFUNCTIONAL PLUG-IN CONNECTOR MODULE, MULTIFUNCTIONAL PLUG-IN CONNECTOR MODULE AND PLUG-IN CONNECTOR MODULAR SYSTEM

      
Application Number DE2024100434
Publication Number 2024/245492
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-14
Publication Date 2024-12-05
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rüter, Andreas
  • Griepenstroh, Sebastian

Abstract

Fastening device for functional units, comprising a frame (3) for receiving a plurality of functional modules (2, 2') for the purpose of forming a multifunctional plug-in connector module (1), wherein the frame (3) has at least three side walls (31, 32, 33, 34) which form at least three sides of a rectangle when viewed in cross section, wherein the frame (3) has at least one outer latching means (311, 312) for fixing the frame (3) within a plug-in connector modular frame and wherein the frame (3) has at least one inner holding means (30) for holding at least one of the functional units (2, 2') within the frame (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts

51.

PLUG CONNECTOR MODULE FOR INSERTING INTO A HOLDING FRAME OF A MODULAR INDUSTRIAL PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number DE2024100430
Publication Number 2024/240294
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-14
Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Hermoni, Christof

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug connector module (5) for inserting into a holding frame (2) of a modular industrial plug connector. The plug connector modules (5) have a substantially cuboidal base shape, wherein the plug connector modules (5) have mounting means (8) on two opposing narrow faces, said mounting means engaging into opposing openings (10) of the holding frame (2) in order to fix the plug connector module (5) in a module area of the holding frame (2), and the mounting means (8) of the plug connector module (5) are designed to be identical. The invention additionally relates to an industrial plug connector in which such a plug connector module (5) is used.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling

52.

RETAINING FRAME FOR A CONNECTOR HOUSING FOR AN INDUSTRIAL CONNECTOR

      
Application Number DE2024100435
Publication Number 2024/240297
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-14
Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Griepenstroh, Sebastian
  • Schmidt, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a retaining frame (2') for a connector housing (1, 1') of an industrial connector and for receiving identical and/or different connector modules (5), wherein the retaining frame (2') has latching means with which it can be latched in the connector housing (1, 1') or wherein the retaining frame (2') is at least partially enclosed by the material of the connector housing (1, 1') and is thus an integral component of the connector housing (1, 1'). The invention also relates to a system consisting of such a retaining frame (2') and at least two connector modules (5) that are received in the retaining frame (2').

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/6582 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector

53.

PLUG CONNECTOR MODULE FOR A MODULAR INDUSTRIAL PLUG CONNECTOR, AND SYSTEM CONSISTING OF PLUG CONNECTOR MODULE AND PLUG CONNECTOR HOUSING

      
Application Number DE2024100431
Publication Number 2024/240295
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-14
Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Griepenstroh, Sebastian
  • Ferderer, Albert
  • Schmidt, Martin
  • Meier, Heiko

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug connector module (5, 5', 5'', 5''', 5'''') for a modular industrial plug connector, and the plug connector module (5, 5', 5'', 5''', 5'''') consists of a number of Ng functional units (6, 6', 6'', 6''') attached to one another, Ng being a natural and even number and being greater than or equal to four.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames

54.

MODULAR INDUSTRIAL PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number DE2024100433
Publication Number 2024/240296
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-05-14
Publication Date 2024-11-28
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Griepenstroh, Sebastian
  • Ferderer, Albert

Abstract

The invention relates to a modular industrial plug connector which has a plug connector module (5) that is made of at least two independent, equally designed functional units (6) which are releasably fixed to each other. The functional units (6) are arranged within a plane (x, y) and form an N x M matrix within said plane (x, y), wherein N and M are natural numbers which are greater than two in each case. The invention additionally relates to a modular industrial plug connector which has a plurality of functional units (6) that are arranged within a plane in an at least semicircular manner.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames

55.

Push-in insert and connector comprising same

      
Application Number 18656692
Status Pending
Filing Date 2024-05-07
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Yu, Hongwei
  • Wang, Yingtao

Abstract

A push-in insert for a connector includes a main body, multiple push-in contact assemblies and a retaining plate, and at least one push-in protective grounding assembly arranged on a side wall of the insert, and a protective conductor being connectable onto the protective grounding assembly. A connector includes the push-in insert. Thus, simple, fast, reliable and shock-resistant connections of a protective conducting wire and an electrical conducting wire are achieved, being suited to installation of not only rigid conducting wire but also flexible conducting wire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
  • H01R 13/428 - Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact membersSecuring in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members
  • H01R 13/504 - BasesCases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together

56.

METHOD FOR ATTACHING A LABEL CARRIER TO AN INSULATING SHEATH OF AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE WIRE

      
Application Number 18691399
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-10-10
First Publication Date 2024-11-14
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Baltruschat, Luca
  • Hermoni, Christof

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for attaching a label carrier to an insulating sheath of an electrically conductive wire. According to the method a fastener tab having two wings made of resiliently expandable material is formed on the label holder, and a wire is introduced axially into a channel formed by the wings and is then held by friction between the wings.

IPC Classes  ?

57.

HIGH-POWER PLUG CONNECTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number DE2024100259
Publication Number 2024/217624
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-26
Publication Date 2024-10-24
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hoppe, Nando
  • Hellige, Denny

Abstract

The invention relates to a high-power plug connector system consisting of a plug connector and a mating plug connector. The plug connector comprises a housing, an insulating body, a contact-holding device, a high-power contact, a cable fastening means and a flange. The housing also has a stop element, a coding unit and an electrical protection device. At the same time, the mating plug connector comprises a housing, an insulating body, a contact-holding device, a high-power contact, a cable fastening means and a flange, wherein the housing also has a stop element, a coding unit and an electrical protection device. According to the invention, the housing of the plug connector and the housing of the mating plug connector have contact forms which mutually correspond in the plugging direction and which are in electrical connection after the flange of the plug connector has been fastened to the flange of the mating plug connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/621 - Bolt, set screw or screw clamp
  • H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts

58.

BUSHING CONTACT ELEMENT AND BUSHING CONTACT FOR A PLUG CONNECTOR, PLUG CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number DE2024100210
Publication Number 2024/199575
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-15
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Wesseler, Daniel

Abstract

A bushing contact element (1) should require only low connection effort but also transfer as much electrical energy as possible within a plug connector and with as much plug contact density as possible. To this end it has, on the connection side, a cage (14) and, on the plug side, a plug region with two plug-side punch portions (12), which each have at least two fins (121) which are separated by a slit (S) in each case. The plug region with its at least four fins (121) is rolled to form a hollow-cylindrical contact bushing (120). Furthermore, the bushing contact element (1) can have two connecting portions (13) and therefore each of the two plug-side punch portions (12) is connected via one of the connecting portions (13) to one of the two side walls (142, 144) of its cage (14), as a result of which the current-carrying capacity is considerably improved compared to a more disadvantageous design with only one connecting portion (13).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets
  • 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 9/24 - Terminal blocks

59.

SHIELDED PLUG CONNECTOR WITH EARTHING CONTACT AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLY OF SAME

      
Application Number DE2024100211
Publication Number 2024/199576
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-15
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Griepenstroh, Sebastian

Abstract

In order to reduce the push-in force of an earthing contact (2) into a contact carrier (3) of a shielded plug connector during assembly of said plug connector, and nevertheless produce a user-friendly earthing connection between the earthing contact (2) and a metal plug connector housing (4), the invention proposes an electrically conductive connection element (1) which automatically functions according to the principle of a rocker when the contact carrier (3) is inserted into the plug connector housing (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6597 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a contact of the connector
  • H01R 13/652 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices with earth pin, blade or socket
  • H01R 13/6591 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
  • H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve
  • H01R 24/86 - Parallel contacts arranged about a common axis

60.

PLUG CONNECTOR MODULE FOR A MODULAR INDUSTRIAL PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number DE2024100189
Publication Number 2024/199572
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-08
Publication Date 2024-10-03
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Griepenstroh, Sebastian
  • Schmidt, Martin

Abstract

The invention relates to a plug connector module (5, 5', 5'') for a modular industrial plug connector, which is designed as two independent functional units (6) that are fastened to each other, and the housings of the functional units (6) are of a similar kind.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames

61.

EARTHING MODULE FOR A MODULAR PLUG-IN CONNECTOR SYSTEM, MODULAR PLUG-IN CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND MODULAR PLUG-IN CONNECTOR WITH SAME

      
Application Number DE2024100177
Publication Number 2024/188397
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-03-04
Publication Date 2024-09-19
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Wittpahl, Markus

Abstract

The invention relates to the provision of an inexpensive, easy-to-use, space-saving solution for safe, mutual PE ("Protective Earth") connection of multiple PE lines for modular plug-in connectors, in particular heavy-duty modular plug-in connectors, and proposes for this purpose an earthing module (1) with an at least partly electrically conductive earthing plate (3) arranged in or on the module housing (10) perpendicular to the plug-in direction. Said earthing plate has respective through-openings (30, 30') as contact receptacles for each of the PE plug-in contacts (2) for insertion and mutual electrically conductive connection of the PE plug-in contacts (2) of the earthing module (1) and thus for earthing potential equalisation between these PE plug-in contacts (2). In particular, the PE plug-in contacts (2) may be provided with push-in connection technology for particularly straightforward connection of the PE lines. An easy-to-use, well-defined solution, compliant with mechanical requirements and standards, to the problem of common earthing of PE lines of a modular plug-in connector, and optionally earthing the metallic plug-in connector housing thereof, is thus achieved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/26 - Connections in which at least one of the connecting parts has projections which bite into or engage the other connecting part in order to improve the contact
  • H01R 11/09 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end 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, blocks of binding posts characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations being identical
  • H01R 13/652 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices with earth pin, blade or socket
  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail

62.

INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING A DATA DIODE MODULE

      
Application Number 18577212
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-23
First Publication Date 2024-09-12
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Meyer, Thorsten
  • Riechmann, Till
  • Friesen, Markus

Abstract

A modular industrial electrical connector is provided having a holding frame; at least two electrical connector modules which can be inserted into the holding frame; a data diode module which is designed for communication with the at least two electrical connector modules; wherein, for at least one of the two electrical connector modules, unidirectional data transfer can be established by the data diode module. REPLY BLOCKING is carried out in that data are sent from an electrical connector module to an electrical device via the data diode module, wherein data are sent back from an electrical device to the data diode module and are blocked by the data diode module, and/or CONTROL BLOCKING is carried out in that data are transmitted from an electrical device to the data diode module and are forwarded by the data diode module to an electrical connector module, wherein data are sent back from the electrical connector module to the data diode module and are blocked by the data diode module.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06F 13/40 - Bus structure
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames

63.

FEEDING DEVICE FOR A CRIMPING MACHINE, CRIMPING MACHINE, TAPE AND TAPE SYSTEM, FEEDING SYSTEM, METHOD FOR OPERATING THE CRIMPING MACHINE, HYBRID CONNECTOR, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING SAME

      
Application Number DE2024100081
Publication Number 2024/179637
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-31
Publication Date 2024-09-06
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Krämer, Joachim
  • Wesseler, Daniel

Abstract

The invention relates to a feeding device (1) for feeding, by means of a single tape (3), the largest possible number of different crimp contacts (21, 22, 23), which can optionally be used in the processing process, to the processing process of a crimping machine. The feeding device (1) has a holding device (12) which is designed in particular in the form of a cylindrical holding drum and which has a plurality of differently sized contact holders (121, 122, 123, 124) for temporarily holding the plurality of differently sized crimp contacts (21, 22, 23) to be processed by the crimping machine. The holding device (12) can hold a plurality of different crimp contacts (21, 22, 23) and feed them to the processing process as required within a period of time predefined by the processing process.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 43/055 - Crimping apparatus or processes with contact member feeding mechanism
  • B65B 15/04 - Attaching a series of articles, e.g. small electrical components, to a continuous web
  • B65D 73/02 - Articles, e.g. small electrical components, attached to webs
  • H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve

64.

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR GROUPS OF ELECTRICAL LOADS

      
Application Number 18563590
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-13
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hellige, Denny
  • Gerstl, Walter
  • Ferderer, Albert

Abstract

A power supply system is provided for groups of electrical loads, wherein a group of loads can be split into at least two segments of the group of loads, such as transportation systems comprising at least two segments of transportation systems, wherein the segments each have a first end region and a second end region and also at least one electrical load which is fed with electrical power by the power supply system. To this end, the segments of the group of loads have at least one connection device at the first end region and at least one connection device at the second end region, wherein each connection device has connections which are of substantially structurally identical design and render possible electrical connection of the connection devices within one segment of the group of loads and also connection of the segments of the group of loads to one another.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B61G 5/10 - Couplings not otherwise provided for for, or combined with, couplings or connectors for fluid conduits or electric cables for electric cables
  • H01R 31/02 - Intermediate parts for distributing energy to two or more circuits in parallel, e.g. splitter
  • H02G 15/08 - Cable junctions

65.

MODULE CONNECTION SYSTEM FOR ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS

      
Application Number 18576705
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-23
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Kliever, Wilhelm

Abstract

A module connection system for electrical energy storage systems includes at least two connection cover plates, at least two connection housings per connection cover plate, at least two cable fasteners, at least three cables and at least one sealing element. The connection cover plates each accommodate at least two connection contacts so that a connection can be established between at least two energy storage modules. The connection contacts are each surrounded by at least two connection fastenings which in tum are provided with connection housing fastenings for fastening the connection housing to a connection cover plate. The connection housings are also provided for accommodating a cable fastener and/or for accommodating a sealing element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 50/298 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders characterised by the wiring of battery packs
  • H01M 50/262 - MountingsSecondary casings or framesRacks, modules or packsSuspension devicesShock absorbersTransport or carrying devicesHolders with fastening means, e.g. locks
  • H01M 50/271 - Lids or covers for the racks or secondary casings

66.

CONNECTOR DISENGAGE RESISTANCE MECHANISM

      
Application Number IB2024051591
Publication Number 2024/176096
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-02-20
Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Samaniego, Juan
  • Rutter, Julie
  • Goszczynski, Karol
  • Beneke, Jan Andree
  • Spitz, Casey

Abstract

A plug connector (100) comprises a housing (110) having a cable opening (105) for receiving a cable with a plurality of wires. A plurality of contacts (150) is arranged within a contact insert (130). A retention pin (160, 180, 190) is arranged within the contact insert, the retention pin (160, 180, 190) having a base (163) and a protruding portion (161). The protruding portion (161) is configured to engage a socket insert (230) of a socket connector (200) through a socket contact opening (235) when the plug connector (100) is plugged into the socket connector (200). A diameter of the protruding portion (161) of the retention pin (160, 180, 190) exceeds a diameter of the socket contact opening (235). The retention pin (160, 180, 190) resiliently deforms when the plug connector (100) is plugged into or removed from the socket connector (200) and thereby increases its withdrawal force.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/05 - Resilient pins or blades
  • H01R 13/20 - Pins, blades, or sockets shaped, or provided with separate member, to retain co-operating parts together
  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them

67.

Connector module and method for producing same

      
Application Number 18693460
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-28
First Publication Date 2024-08-29
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Schwarz, Andreas
  • Lötkemann, Irina

Abstract

In order to be able to modify earthing concepts as quickly, flexibly and easily as possible, the earth connection of the shielding housings (20, 20′) of a connector module is produced by contact springs (3) that can be clipped onto and removed from the short side of the module's insulating body (1, 1′) from the exterior.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/518 - 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
  • H01R 13/6582 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector

68.

Electric cable connection system

      
Application Number 18565851
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-23
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Kropiewnicki, Norbert

Abstract

In order to make a cable connection system particularly reliable to operate and compact, an actuator (1) is provided with a rib (123) that is located at an end, guides the actuator along sliding edges (243) of the busbar (2, 2′) and actuates a clamping leg (33) of a V-shaped clamping spring (3, 3′). This reduces friction and creates space for a collar (613, 613′) of the cable (6) at the cable connection end of the rib (123).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 11/28 - End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve

69.

CONTACT INSERT FOR AN INDUSTRIAL PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18563555
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-13
First Publication Date 2024-08-15
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Hermoni, Christof
  • Kliever, Wilhelm
  • Beneke, André

Abstract

A contact insert for an industrial plug connector is provided. The contact insert has a connection side for connecting individual conductors of a multi-wire cable and a contact side for electrically connecting to a mating plug connector or a socket, wherein n connection openings for respective conductors of the multi-wire cable are provided on the connection side, m contact openings for accessing a mating contact element of a mating plug connector or a socket are provided on the contact side, and n and m are natural numbers, m being greater than n. A system for a plug connector housing and a contact insert are also provided.

IPC Classes  ?

70.

HIGH-CURRENT PLUG-IN CONNECTOR SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SETTING ITS TOTAL DISCONNECTION FORCE

      
Application Number DE2024100014
Publication Number 2024/156304
Status In Force
Filing Date 2024-01-09
Publication Date 2024-08-02
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Riepe, Dieter
  • Beneke, Jan Andree

Abstract

The problem addressed by the invention is to allow adjustment of the total disconnection force for a high-current plug-in connector system to a predefined value using simple means and to make corresponding upgrading of existing high-current plug-in connector systems as straightforward as possible. For this purpose, the invention proposes equipping a plug-in connector (1) and a mating plug-in connector (2) of the plug-in connector system with at least one further plug-in contact (100) and, respectively, at least one further mating plug-in contact (200). The at least one further plug-in contact (100) and the at least one further mating plug-in contact (200) can be plug-connected to each other and, in the plug-connected state, disconnected from each other again with the application of an individual disconnection force and are thus jointly designed for generating a predefined amount of said total disconnection force for the plug-in connector system. As a result, the desired total disconnection force can be set by selecting the suitable further plug-in contacts and mating plug-in contacts and, for example, the current intensity actually used can be adapted individually, for example by the end user, with only a small amount of effort, such that connections that transmit particularly high electric current are also particularly difficult to disconnect, in particular for safety reasons.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/11 - Resilient sockets
  • H01R 13/20 - Pins, blades, or sockets shaped, or provided with separate member, to retain co-operating parts together
  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing

71.

ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING A CONDUCTOR TO SAME

      
Application Number 18294988
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-07-22
First Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Riechmann, Till
  • Friesen, Markus

Abstract

An electrical contact element is provided that includes a connection region for connecting an electrical conductor and a contact region for contacting a counter-contact element, wherein the connection region is substantially in the form of a hollow cylinder and includes an internal wall surface and an external wall surface, and wherein, in the connection region, a contacting body is arranged with which strands of the conductor can be pressed against the internal wall surface of the connection region. A method is also provided wherein the strands of the conductor to be connected are introduced into the connection region of the contact element and a mandrel of the blind rivet is pulled out on the contact side using riveting pliers. The contacting body is compressed in the process and as a result the strands are pressed against the internal wall of the connection region. Lastly, the mandrel breaks off at a defined breaking point.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/06 - Riveted connections
  • H01R 43/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for forming connections by deformation, e.g. crimping tool

72.

LOCKING DEVICE FOR LINE CONNECTORS

      
Application Number 18560418
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-06-03
First Publication Date 2024-07-25
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Spilker, Nicole
  • Wesseler, Daniel
  • Krämer, Joachim

Abstract

A locking device for line connectors includes a first housing (10) and a second housing (12) that can be placed against one another in an engagement direction (A). A set of resilient locking tabs (26) are held on the first housing (10) by means of fastening elements and can be latchingly locked on locking projections (32) of the second housing (12). A release ring (38) can be slid on the housings (10, 12) in the engagement direction (A) and that has release slopes (42) for transferring the locking tabs (26) into a released position. The fastening elements and the locking projections (32) are in the form of pins (24, 34) that are set in peripheral walls of the two housings (10, 12).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
  • H01R 13/633 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only

73.

PLUG CONNECTOR HAVING A BRIDGING FUNCTION

      
Application Number 18563586
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-05-13
First Publication Date 2024-07-18
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Wittpahl, Markus

Abstract

A plug connector is provided having a plug-in side, a connection side, and a plug-in direction, which extends from the connection side to the plug-in side, towards a mating connector or a socket, the plug connector having a contact insert and at least four contact elements, the contact elements being positioned in the contact insert in dedicated receiving regions, the plug connector having at least two bridging elements for the electrical connection of in each case at least two contact elements, the bridging elements being positioned one behind the other as viewed in the plug-in direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/60 - Connections between or with tubular conductors
  • 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 13/11 - Resilient sockets
  • H01R 13/415 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting by permanent deformation of contact member
  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts

74.

Insulating body for screw and crimp contacts

      
Application Number 17909791
Grant Number 12401151
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-05
First Publication Date 2024-07-11
Grant Date 2025-08-26
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Kliever, Wilhelm

Abstract

In order to be able to equip a contact carrier (1) which is actually provided for receiving screw contacts, i.e. electrical plug contacts having screw connections, with crimp contacts (5) as well, a holding plate (3) can be latched on the contact carrier (1). Said holding plate (3) has a latching arm for each contact chamber of the contact carrier, said latching arm engaging in a screw connection receptacle of the contact chamber. As a result, the crimp contacts (5) inserted on the cable connection side can latch on the latching arm with their holding collar in the contact carrier (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 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 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw
  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/512 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by screw or screws

75.

CABLE CONNECTOR STRAIN RELIEF SYSTEM

      
Application Number IB2023062976
Publication Number 2024/134513
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-12-20
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Rutter, Julie
  • Samaniego, Juan
  • Goszczynski, Karol
  • George, Jacob
  • Wiehe, Matthias

Abstract

A cable connector includes a housing. The housing has a cable opening for receiving a cable with a plurality of wires therethrough. A terminal insert is connected to the housing at a plug-in side thereof. A plurality of terminals are arranged within the terminal insert, each of the terminals being connected to a respective conductor within one of the plurality of wires. A strain relief element is arranged within the housing and designed to transfer a force into the housing. The strain relief element includes a plurality of pass- through openings for the wires. A plurality of wire sleeves is arranged within the housing, one of the wire sleeves each being firmly connected to one of the wires in an exposed wire section of the cable between the strain relief element and the terminal insert.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip

76.

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR THE AUTOMATED TRANSPORT OF PRODUCTION GOODS

      
Application Number DE2023100914
Publication Number 2024/132020
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-24
Publication Date 2024-06-27
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wischmeyer, Martin
  • Janzen, Igor
  • Koch, Michael
  • Rabe, Florian
  • Busse, Denis
  • Kämper, Thomas

Abstract

The invention relates to a system for the automated transport of production goods, wherein a driverless transport vehicle is equipped with a lifting device in order to transport a product or intermediate product from a production machine, and wherein the production machine has a storage device, from which the transport vehicle retrieves a storage unit filled with the product and to which the transport vehicle provides an empty storage unit for filling.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G05B 19/418 - Total factory control, i.e. centrally controlling a plurality of machines, e.g. direct or distributed numerical control [DNC], flexible manufacturing systems [FMS], integrated manufacturing systems [IMS] or computer integrated manufacturing [CIM]

77.

PLUG CONNECTOR INSERT FOR AN ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTOR

      
Application Number DE2023100896
Publication Number 2024/125704
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-11-20
Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Riepe, Dieter
  • Meier, Svea

Abstract

In order to reduce the effort required for assembling a plug connector insert for crimp contacts (2), its PE (Protective Earth) connecting element (1) is inserted into an insulating body (3) on the cable connection side and is then permanently fixed in place in the contact carrier by means of a retaining plate (4) which is snapped onto the insulating body (3) on the cable connection side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 24/30 - Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable with additional earth or shield contacts
  • H01R 13/652 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices with earth pin, blade or socket
  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve
  • H01R 4/36 - Conductive members located under tip of screw
  • H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
  • H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece

78.

Contact spring assembly for the self-locking contacting of a wire of an electrical conductor

      
Application Number 18279369
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-28
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kropiewnicki, Norbert
  • Wesseler, Daniel
  • Zier, Sergej
  • Spilker, Nicole
  • Westphal, Arno
  • Meyrose, Timm

Abstract

A contact spring assembly for the self-locking contacting of a wire (28) of an electrical conductor includes a support wall (24) made of a conductive material and a contact spring (10). The contact spring (10) has a base leg (20) held stationary with respect to the support wall and a clamping leg (18) which, together with the support wall (24), forms an insertion receptacle (26) for the wire (28) of the conductor. The insertion receptacle is tapered in the insertion direction. The base leg (20) of the contact spring transitions into a holding leg (22′ 22′), which is inserted into a receiving shaft (30) stationary with respect to the support wall (24) and has two detent projections (38), which protrude perpendicularly to the base leg in opposite directions and are locked to mating contours (34) on the walls of the receiving shaft.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

79.

Self-locking clip

      
Application Number 17908872
Grant Number 12255420
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-02-23
First Publication Date 2024-06-20
Grant Date 2025-03-18
Owner Harting Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Griepenstroh, Sebastian

Abstract

A locking clip for reversibly locking an attachment housing with a plug connector housing is provided, wherein the locking clip has a rear wall and lateral parts, which are integrally formed thereon, and has a U-shaped cross section, wherein the lateral parts each have a bearing receptacle by way of which the locking clip is able to be pivotably mounted on the attachment housing, and wherein the lateral parts each have an arresting receptacle which can be gripped by way of an arresting pin of the plug connector housing, wherein the arresting receptacles each have a V-shaped groove.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure

80.

HIGH-PERFORMANCE CONNECTOR WITH DETACHABLE CONTACT SECURING MEANS

      
Application Number DE2023100792
Publication Number 2024/099506
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-25
Publication Date 2024-05-16
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kropiewnicki, Norbert
  • Hoppe, Nando

Abstract

The invention relates to a high-performance connector for receiving at least one electrical cable, having a contact holder for fixing a contact element connected to the cable in place in an insulating body, wherein the contact holder has an at least essentially hollow-cylindrical main body on which at least two contact arms are arranged, and wherein the contact arms are designed to form, starting from the main body, a diameter which decreases in a direction away from the main body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/426 - Securing in a demountable manner by separate resilient retaining piece supported by base or case, e.g. collar
  • H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
  • H01R 13/52 - 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
  • H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling

81.

PLUG CONNECTOR INSERT AND METHOD FOR THE ASSEMBLY THEREOF

      
Application Number 18282497
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-16
First Publication Date 2024-05-09
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Kropiewnicki, Norbert

Abstract

In order to facilitate the assembly of a plug connector insert with a contact carrier device, a contact carrier, a retaining plate and one or more actuators, an assembly latch for the pre-assembly of the actuators to the retaining plate is provided.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
  • H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
  • H01R 13/645 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by exchangeable elements on case or base

82.

MULTIPLE-COMBINATION CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18280840
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-28
First Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wen, Ensign
  • Hellige, Denny
  • Böhmann, Frank
  • Horstmann, Jens

Abstract

A multiple-combination connector includes a housing which is formed by a lower housing and a matching upper housing. The lower housing has at least one opening. At least one socket is attached to the opening. A plurality of individual plugs which can be independently inserted into the socket. The connector can bring about a flexible combination of different types and different numbers of plugs/sockets and meet different application requirements. Since the design is that of a single plug, it is possible to assemble and disassemble the cables one by one, thereby facilitating assembly. The connector can prevent incorrect insertion and withstand disassembly and assembly. The problem of powder spraying is easily solved. The EMC functions, Ingress Protection (waterproof and dustproof) functions and protective earthing functions are implemented. The accumulation of rain, snow, ice and dust is effectively prevented, and small size and easy installation are achieved.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
  • H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling
  • H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
  • 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 27/02 - Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts for simultaneous co-operation with two or more counterparts

83.

Clamping spring-type contact device having an overstretch prevention mechanism, and plug connector insert having at least one such clamping spring-type contact device

      
Application Number 18282524
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-28
First Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kropiewnicki, Norbert
  • Wesseler, Daniel

Abstract

Disclosed is an overstretch prevention mechanism for a clamping spring (3) of a clamping spring-type contact device, the overstretch prevention mechanism consisting of a stop (21, 11) of an actuator (2) on a bus bar (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

84.

DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING TWO PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD PLUG CONNECTORS VIA A COUPLING ELEMENT

      
Application Number DE2023100748
Publication Number 2024/088470
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-10-09
Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Wolf, Torsten

Abstract

The aim of the invention is to reduce the complexity required to mechanically connect at least two printed circuit board plug connectors together in a reversible manner. This is achieved by a device (1) which has at least one introduction opening (100') for introducing at least one coupling element in an introduction direction. The device (1) additionally has at least two insertion openings (10' ) for inserting at least two printed circuit board plug connectors in an insertion direction, wherein each of the two insertion openings (10') is connected to the aforementioned introduction opening (100') in order to allow a mechanical fixation of the coupling element to each of the two printed circuit board plug connectors.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
  • H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H05K 1/00 - Printed circuits
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus

85.

ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING FOR A PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18274973
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-11
First Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Buettemeyer, Jana
  • Havermann, Gert
  • Genau, Marc
  • Westpfahl, Arno
  • Rose, Dieter

Abstract

Disclosed is a shielding of an electrically conductive material for use in a printed circuit board connector. The shielding is formed of at least two shield elements which each have at least two shield contact receptacles, at least two shield contact elements and at least one fastening structure for connection to a housing of the printed circuit board connector, and at least one printed circuit board contact for establishing an electrical connection to the printed circuit board to be contacted. The shield elements each have at least a first side element and a second side element which are interconnected by at least one intersection region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/6582 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector
  • H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/73 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 13/6594 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the shield being mounted on a PCB and connected to conductive members

86.

Contact spring arrangement with release member

      
Application Number 18282521
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-03-28
First Publication Date 2024-05-02
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kropiewnicki, Norbert
  • Wesseler, Daniel

Abstract

A contact spring arrangement includes a carrier structure which has a support wall made of a conductive material. A contact spring has a base limb, held in a fixed position with respect to the support wall, and a clamping limb which, together with the support wall, forms a plug socket narrowing in the insertion direction for a core of an electrical conductor. A release member is guided displaceably in a guide body in the insertion direction with respect to the support wall and has an actuation arm which, in a release position, engages on a flank of the clamping limb facing towards the plug socket and holds the clamping limb, counter to the spring force, in a position bent back towards the base limb. The carrier structure forms a stop which limits the range of movement of the release member in the insertion direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/48 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member

87.

ASSEMBLY OF PLUG-IN CONNECTOR COMPONENT, AND PLUG-IN CONNECTOR COMPONENT AND SYSTEM

      
Application Number IB2023059113
Publication Number 2024/074914
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-04-11
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Yu, Honwei
  • Wang, Yingtao

Abstract

The present application relates to an assembly of a plug-in connector component, and a plug-in connector component and system. The assembly of a plug-in connector component comprises: an insulator, the insulator being made of an electrically insulating material, the insulator comprising: a plug-in section, which can be plug-connected in a plug-in direction with a mating plug-in section of an insulator of an assembly of a mating plug-in connector component; and a grounding element mounting section, the grounding element mounting section extending from the plug-in section in a direction opposite to the plug-in direction; a grounding element, mounted in the grounding element mounting section and comprising a grounding element body and a housing contact portion provided at an end of the grounding element body; and a contact piece, comprising a contact piece mounting portion and a contact extending from the contact piece mounting portion in the plug-in direction, the contact piece mounting portion mounting the contact piece to the insulator. In the present application, the connector component is easy to assemble, and has multiple coding modes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
  • H01R 13/6597 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a contact of the connector
  • H01R 13/645 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by exchangeable elements on case or base

88.

METHOD FOR CONFIGURATION OF ACCESS CONTROL TO POWER SUPPLY

      
Application Number DE2023100675
Publication Number 2024/067911
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-12
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Friesen, Markus
  • Grakov, Dmytro

Abstract

In order to grant permission to at least one electrical device to be supplied with power and/or withdraw this authorization from it, according to the invention, a teach-in method is used.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
  • H01R 13/70 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch

89.

INSERT FOR A CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18264729
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-31
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yongjun
  • Wang, Yingtao

Abstract

An insert for a connector is provided having: an insert housing, wherein a cavity of the insert housing has multiple connection-accommodating holes for accommodating multiple connections, and wherein the multiple connections comprise at least one protective grounding connection; a holding plate, which is attached to a connection side of the insert housing in order to hold the multiple connections in the cavity; and a protective grounding plate, which serves for electrical contact with the protective grounding connection. The insert can accommodate more connections, whereby a high-density connector is provided, wherein power connections and protective grounding connections of the same type can be used in order for quick assembly and disassembly to be realized, whereby it is also possible for customers to replace the connections according to actual use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/652 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices with earth pin, blade or socket
  • H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece

90.

SWITCH DEVICE FOR HAZARDOUS VOLTAGE INTERLOCKLOOP

      
Application Number IB2023059114
Publication Number 2024/069301
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-14
Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor Sheng, Jiang

Abstract

Disclosed in the present application is a switch device for a hazardous voltage interlockloop. The device comprises: a first connector, provided at an input end of the hazardous voltage interlockloop; and a second connector, provided at an output end of the hazardous voltage interlockloop, the second connector being capable of being fitted to the first connector; the first connector comprises a locking lever, the locking lever being pivotably provided on a housing of the first connector, the second connector comprises a pressing unit, a movable contact, and an elastic unit, when the first connector and the second connector are in a fitted state, the locking lever abuts against the pressing unit, when the locking lever is pivoted to a locked position, the pressing unit moves to a first position in a linked manner, and the pressing unit enables the elastic unit to be in a compressed state, and the movable contact is in contact with a low-voltage detect contact of the switch device; and when the locking lever is pivoted to an unlocked position, the pressing unit moves to a second position in a linked manner, and the elastic unit is in an extended state, and the movable contact is separated from the low-voltage detect signal contact.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60L 3/00 - Electric devices on electrically-propelled vehicles for safety purposesMonitoring operating variables, e.g. speed, deceleration or energy consumption
  • B60L 3/04 - Cutting-off the power supply under fault conditions
  • H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement

91.

Holding frame for connector

      
Application Number 17769021
Grant Number 12088038
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-16
First Publication Date 2024-03-28
Grant Date 2024-09-10
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ding, Chuansheng
  • Wang, Yingtao
  • He, Jingcai
  • Meier, Heiko

Abstract

A holding frame for connector includes different latch and spring elements on opposite side walls of a base frame attached and project with their respective guiding portion whose T- or L-shaped post. The guiding portion ensures through its catching funnel for a comfortable insertion of the connector modules in the correct polarization and thereby, and while holding the then in the holding frame latched connector modules, stabilizing the post. In the construction of the holding frame is a permutation of various latch and spring elements on the base frame by an interaction of their fixing contour with a fixing contour of the respective side wall of the base frame prevented. Due to the special shape of the latch and spring elements, a cable connection-side removal of a connector module is possible if the holding frame is already installed in a commercially available attachment housing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
  • H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them

92.

PLUG-IN CONNECTOR SYSTEM

      
Application Number DE2023100650
Publication Number 2024/061405
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-06
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Friesen, Markus
  • Cording, Christian
  • Kornelsen, Henry

Abstract

According to the invention, in order to equip a commercially available high-current-capable plug-in connector system, comprising an add-on plug-in connector (1) and a mating plug connector (2), with an RFID system, a transponder antenna (32) is arranged in or on the socket housing (21) of the mating plug connector (2) and also to fit a reader antenna (31) as an encircling coil around the contact carrier (12) of the add-on plug-in connector (1) in or on the add-on plug-in connector (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
  • H01Q 1/22 - SupportsMounting means by structural association with other equipment or articles
  • H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
  • H04B 5/00 - Near-field transmission systems, e.g. inductive or capacitive transmission systems

93.

ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT, PLUG CONNECTOR INSERT, AND MODULAR INDUSTRIAL PLUG CONNECTOR COMPRISING SAME

      
Application Number DE2023100658
Publication Number 2024/061406
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-09-06
Publication Date 2024-03-28
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Ferderer, Albert
  • Griepenstroh, Sebastian

Abstract

The invention relates to an electrical contact element to be deployed in a modular industrial plug connector that has a plug connector housing made of metal, said contact element comprising a contact region and a fastening region, wherein the fastening region, in order to fasten the contact element to the plug connector housing, comprises a securing opening for receiving a fastening means. A plug connector insert for a modular industrial plug connector is designed to receive such a contact element. A modular industrial plug connector comprises such a plug connector insert.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/28 - Contacts for sliding co-operation with identically-shaped contact, e.g. for hermaphroditic coupling devices
  • H01R 11/05 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end 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, blocks of binding posts characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations having different types of direct connections
  • H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
  • H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
  • H01R 13/6597 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a contact of the connector

94.

APPLIANCE SOCKET

      
Application Number 18274186
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-28
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Kliever, Wilhelm
  • Hackemeier, Florian

Abstract

An appliance socket configured to be electrically mounted on a printed circuit board without soldering has a plug housing, a contact carrier, an insulation body and at least one contact element. The contact element is arranged in the contact carrier and is substantially cylindrical. The contact element has a contact area for electrically contacting a mating contact element of a mating plug, and a connection area for electrical connection to a conductor track of the printed circuit board; and the connection area of the contact element has an axial slot. Also disclosed is to a system composed of an electrical appliance and an appliance socket as above described wherein: the electrical appliance has a housing having an appliance wall and at least one printed circuit board arranged within the housing. The contact carrier of the appliance socket is fixed to the printed circuit board and is located within the housing of the electrical appliance; and the plug housing is located on the outer face of the housing wall and is located outside of the housing of the electrical appliance.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
  • H01R 12/52 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures connecting to other rigid printed circuits or like structures
  • H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
  • H01R 13/41 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting by frictional grip in grommet, panel or base

95.

Insulating unit for circuit board

      
Application Number 17766865
Grant Number 12200856
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-19
First Publication Date 2024-03-14
Grant Date 2025-01-14
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung &Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Kropiewnicki, Norbert

Abstract

A circuit board has an upper face and a lower face. The circuit board comprises at least two circuits, with each of the at least two circuits comprising at least one conductor track and at least one current carrying electronic component. The circuit board has at least one through-hole which is provided with at least one insulating unit. The at least one insulating unit is arranged in the at least one through-hole and so is mechanically connected to the circuit board and thus is positioned between a first circuit and at least one second circuit of the circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits Details
  • H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
  • H05K 3/00 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits
  • H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus

96.

Method for identifying industrial connectors

      
Application Number 17766723
Grant Number 12051251
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-25
First Publication Date 2024-02-22
Grant Date 2024-07-30
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Loske, Felix
  • Beyer, Oliver

Abstract

In order for a supplier of connectors to reduce personnel costs and to guarantee customers a consistently high quality standard promptly and reliably, even for global data traffic, a method for identifying connectors, comprising the following steps, is proposed: a. automatic identification of components (10, 2, 3, 3′, 3″) of an industrial connector (1), from at least one image file; b. analysis of the geometric relationships and/or functional connections between the components (10, 2, 3, 3′, 3″); c. extraction of individual characteristics of the components (10, 2, 3, 3′, 3″) from the image file using information obtained in step b.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G06K 9/00 - Methods or arrangements for reading or recognising printed or written characters or for recognising patterns, e.g. fingerprints
  • G06Q 30/015 - Providing customer assistance, e.g. assisting a customer within a business location or via helpdesk
  • G06T 7/60 - Analysis of geometric attributes
  • G06V 10/40 - Extraction of image or video features
  • G06V 20/60 - Type of objects

97.

INSERT FOR A CONNECTOR

      
Application Number 18264731
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-01-31
First Publication Date 2024-02-15
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Chen, Yongjun
  • Wang, Yingtao

Abstract

An insert for a connector, said insert is provided having: an insert housing, a cavity of the insert housing having a plurality of connection accommodating holes for accommodating a plurality of connections, and the plurality of connections comprising at least one protective earthing connection; and a protective earthing plate which is attached to the outer surface of the insert housing in order to electrically contact the protective earthing connection. The insert can accommodate more connections, thereby providing a high-density connector; moreover, it is possible to use power connections and protective earthing connections of the same type in order to allow for quick assembly and disassembly, and customers can replace the connections according to actual use.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/652 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices with earth pin, blade or socket
  • H01R 13/6597 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a contact of the connector

98.

High-current plug connector for a battery management system

      
Application Number 18266011
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-11-29
First Publication Date 2024-02-08
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor Griepenstroh, Sebastian

Abstract

A flush-mounted plug connector is suitable for use in a battery management system. A plug connector housing has an assembly flange for assembling the plug on a housing wall of a housing, e.g. of the battery management system. A plug contact is integrated into the plug connector housing. The plug contact has a plug-in axis, a plug-in region, and a cable connection region. The cable connection region can be connected to the battery management system via a connection cable which is designed as a high-current cable. The cable connection region is designed as a crimp connection such that the plug contact is a crimp contact which is held in the plug connector housing in a rotatable manner about the plug-in axis at least during the assembly process, and after being assembled, the integrated crimp contact can be disassembled again by means of a disassembly tool.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve
  • H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy dutyBases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
  • H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
  • H01M 50/543 - Terminals

99.

METHOD AND TOOL FOR PROCESSING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS FROM A CARRIER UNIT

      
Application Number DE2023100510
Publication Number 2024/022555
Status In Force
Filing Date 2023-07-06
Publication Date 2024-02-01
Owner HARTING ELECTRIC STIFTUNG & CO. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Wesseler, Daniel
  • Krämer, Joachim

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for irreversibly connecting an electrical contact to an electrical conductor by way of a a crimping apparatus operated under the effect of an external force, more particularly a crimping machine operated under the effect of an external force. The contact is produced by a machining process, has at least one electric connecting region and at least one crimping region and is integrated into a belt-like carrier unit (2).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 43/055 - Crimping apparatus or processes with contact member feeding mechanism

100.

Contact element for printed circuit board plug connector

      
Application Number 18024621
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-27
First Publication Date 2024-01-25
Owner HARTING Electric Stiftung & Co. KG (Germany)
Inventor
  • Büttemeyer, Jana
  • Havermann, Gert
  • Genau, Marc
  • Rose, Dieter

Abstract

An electric contact element for use in a printed circuit board plug connector is formed with at least two opposing narrow faces and at least two opposing wide faces. At least one narrow face is designed to be used as a contact surface in order to be brought into an electrically conductive connection with a counter contact element. At least the contact surface of the contact element and of the counter contact element are designed to have identical structures, and the wide face has at least one rigid region and a flexible region.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/28 - Contacts for sliding co-operation with identically-shaped contact, e.g. for hermaphroditic coupling devices
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