A connector includes a housing and a seal shroud. The housing includes a seal positioned along an exterior surface of the housing. The seal shroud is adjacent to the housing and is movable between a first position and a second position. The seal shroud at least partially covers the seal of the housing in the second position. The seal shroud exposes the seal to an interior facing surface of a second connector in the first position. The second connector is configured to couple with the connector.
A power system includes a battery charge path providing current from a battery to a load, a first thermistor having a resistance that decreases with an increase in a first temperature, a bypass path having a switch element to selectively permit current flow along the bypass path, and a switch circuit having a second thermistor with a resistance that increases responsive to an increase in a second temperature to a threshold temperature range. Responsive to the second temperature being below the threshold temperature range, the switch circuit can prevent current flow along the bypass path at the same time the first thermistor substantially restricts current flow between the battery and load. Responsive to the second temperature exceeding the threshold temperature range, the switch circuit can allow current flow along the bypass path at the same time the first thermistor allows current to flow between the battery and load.
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
B60L 53/00 - Procédés de chargement de batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriquesStations de charge ou équipements de charge embarqués pour ces batteriesÉchange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques
A connector assembly includes a housing and a terminal assembly received within the housing. The terminal assembly includes an adapter plate and one or more terminals. The adapter plate includes a plurality of slots and is configurable in a first configuration and a second configuration. The one or more terminals are positionable within the plurality of slots of the adapter plate. The one or more terminals include a blade extending from a first side of the adapter plate and one or more pins extending outward from a second side of the adapter plate opposite the first side. The one or more terminals are positionable in a first subset of the plurality of slots to provide the first configuration, and positionable in a second subset of the plurality of slots to provide the second configuration.
A connector assembly includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first locking mechanism. The second connector includes a housing and a seal shroud. The housing includes a seal positioned along an exterior surface of the housing. The seal shroud surrounds the housing and includes a second locking mechanism configured to mate with the first locking mechanism. The seal shroud is movable between a first position and a second position while the first locking mechanism is mated with the second locking mechanism. The seal shroud at least partially covers the seal of the housing in the first position and the seal shroud exposes the seal to an interior facing surface of the first connector in the second position.
A connector assembly includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first locking mechanism. The second connector includes a housing and a seal shroud. The housing includes a seal positioned along an exterior surface of the housing. The seal shroud surrounds the housing and includes a second locking mechanism configured to mate with the first locking mechanism. The seal shroud is movable between a first position and a second position while the first locking mechanism is mated with the second locking mechanism. The seal shroud at least partially covers the seal of the housing in the first position and the seal shroud exposes the seal to an interior facing surface of the first connector in the second position.
H01R 13/52 - Boîtiers protégés contre la poussière, les projections, les éclaboussures, l'eau ou les flammes
B60L 53/16 - Connecteurs, p. ex. fiches ou prises, spécialement adaptés pour recharger des véhicules électriques
H01R 13/62 - Moyens pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage ou pour les maintenir engagées
H01R 24/52 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale ayant des contacts disposés concentriquement ou coaxialement spécialement adaptés à la haute fréquence montés dans ou sur un panneau ou une structure
H01R 43/20 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour assembler les pièces de contact avec le socle isolant, le boîtier ou le manchon ou pour les en désassembler
An arc suppression pre-charge circuit includes a source for providing energy to a load and a main contactor selectively closed to provide energy from the source to the load, wherein the main contactor provides an alternate current path from the source to the load and bypasses a pre-charge branch of the circuit when the main contactor is closed. The pre-charge branch includes a voltage-controlled resistor and a control circuit configured to control a resistance of the voltage-controlled resistor.
H02H 1/04 - Dispositions pour prévenir la réponse à des conditions transitoires anormales, p. ex. à la foudre
H02H 11/00 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour empêcher la commutation de mise en service dans le cas où une condition électrique de travail indésirable pourrait en résulter
A connector assembly includes a housing and a terminal assembly received within the housing. The terminal assembly includes an adapter plate and one or more terminals. The adapter plate includes a plurality of slots and is configurable in a first configuration and a second configuration. The one or more terminals are positionable within the plurality of slots of the adapter plate. The one or more terminals include a blade extending from a first side of the adapter plate and one or more pins extending outward from a second side of the adapter plate opposite the first side. The one or more terminals are positionable in a first subset of the plurality of slots to provide the first configuration, and positionable in a second subset of the plurality of slots to provide the second configuration.
H01R 24/66 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale avec des broches, des lames ou des contacts analogues, assujettis à l'appareil ou à la structure, p. ex. à une paroi
H01R 24/76 - Dispositifs de couplage en deux pièces, ou l'une des pièces qui coopèrent dans ces dispositifs, caractérisés par leur structure générale avec des broches, des pinces ou des contacts analogues, assujettis à l'appareil ou à la structure, p. ex. à une paroi
H02G 3/16 - Boîtes de distributionBoîtes de connexion ou de dérivation associées par construction à un support pour bornes de connexion de ligne à l'intérieur de la boîte
A liquid-cooled charging system for a vehicle is configured to dissipate heat generated during charging (including fast-charging) of an electrically-powered vehicle. The liquid-cooled charging system includes a charging assembly having an interface assembly configured to support a charging plug of a charging station and an energy transfer assembly configured to electrically couple the charging station to the battery of the vehicle during charging. Components of the charging assembly and energy transfer assembly also define a fluid circuit. A coolant system of the liquid-cooled charging system is fluidly connected to the fluid circuit, allowing coolant to flow through the fluid circuit to dissipate heat from the charging assembly components during charging of the vehicle.
An assembly includes a plug at least partially disposed in a cavity of a connector at a front end of the connector. The plug ultrasonically welded to the connector in a configuration. The plug includes an inset portion and a recess formed within the inset portion. The inset portion extends axially into a body of the plug. The recess has a first closed surface forming an outer surface and configured to engage with a tool for aligning the plug with the cavity. The plug encloses the cavity with a second closed surface, such that the cavity is free from receiving a terminal or an electrical wire in the configuration.
H01R 13/41 - Fixation d'une manière non démontable, p. ex. par moulage, rivetage par engagement à frottement dans une rondelle isolante, un panneau ou une base
H01R 13/504 - SoclesBoîtiers composés de différentes pièces les différentes pièces étant moulées, collées, soudées, p. ex. par soudage à ultrasons, ou réunies par estampage
H01R 13/52 - Boîtiers protégés contre la poussière, les projections, les éclaboussures, l'eau ou les flammes
H01R 43/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques
An arc suppression pre-charge circuit includes a source for providing energy to a load and a main contactor selectively closed to provide energy from the source to the load, wherein the main contactor provides an alternate current path from the source to the load and bypasses a pre-charge branch of the circuit when the main contactor is closed. The pre-charge branch includes a voltage-controlled resistor and a control circuit configured to control a resistance of the voltage-controlled resistor.
B60L 58/10 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries
B60L 58/12 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction de l'état de charge [SoC]
B60L 58/13 - Maintien de l’état de charge [SoC] à l'intérieur d'une plage déterminée
B60L 58/30 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des piles à combustible
B60L 58/31 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des piles à combustible pour le démarrage des piles à combustible
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Head-up display unit for vehicle including flocking and methods for applying flocking onto same
Methods of flocking and various embodiments of head-up displays for a vehicle are contemplated. Some embodiments of a head-up display unit can include a display unit configured to display an image onto an observation surface of a vehicle and trim structure located about a periphery of the display unit. The trim structure can have an exterior surface configured to be exposed to an interior compartment of the vehicle. A substantially uniform and continuous adhesive layer can be located directly on and in contact with an entire extent of the exterior surface. Flocking can be applied by an air gun such that flocking is dispersed directly on and in contact with the adhesive layer and such that no backing layer exists between the flocking and the exterior surface. Some embodiments of the methods of flocking can include spraying an adhesive and spraying flocking onto trim for a head-up display device.
B60K 35/50 - Instruments caractérisés par leurs moyens de fixation au véhicule ou d’intégration dans celui-ci
B60R 11/02 - Autres aménagements pour tenir ou monter des objets pour postes radio, de télévision, téléphones, ou objets similairesDisposition de leur commande
A power system includes a battery charge path and capacitor charge path arranged in parallel. During an inrush event, a current limiting element restricts current flow along the battery charge path to relieve battery stress. During the inrush event, current flow between the battery and load along a bypass path is also prevented by a switch element. Under steady state charging conditions, the resistance of the current limiting element decreases, thus increasing current flow between the battery and load along the battery charge path. During steady state conditions, a switch circuit controls operation of the switch element to also allow current flow between the battery and load along the bypass path. The change in the resistance of the current limiting element and/or actuation of the switch element by the switch circuit are optionally based on changes in temperature, and are passively effectuated without requiring an external control input signal.
B60L 58/19 - Commutation entre la connexion en série et la connexion en parallèle des modules de batterie
B60L 58/16 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries en fonction du vieillissement de la batterie, p. ex. du nombre de cycles de charge ou de l'état de santé [SoH]
B60L 58/24 - Procédés ou agencements de circuits pour surveiller ou commander des batteries ou des piles à combustible, spécialement adaptés pour des véhicules électriques pour la surveillance et la commande des batteries pour la commande de la température des batteries
A charge system for a vehicle includes a battery charge path, a current limiting element, and a capacitor. The current limiting element is arranged in series along the battery charge path, and in parallel relative to the capacitor. During an inrush event, the current limiting element is configured to initially restrict current flow between the battery and the load, increasing the rate and amount with which the capacitor is used to meet the current demands of the load. Thus, the current limiting element allows the battery to gradually increase its supply of current to the load in a manner that does not jeopardize its health. Once a steady state level of charging has been reached, the current limiting element is able to reduce its resistance to current flow, and the battery is able to safely take over as the primary source of current to the load.
B60L 58/13 - Maintien de l’état de charge [SoC] à l'intérieur d'une plage déterminée
B60L 50/60 - Propulsion électrique par source d'énergie intérieure au véhicule utilisant de la puissance de propulsion fournie par des batteries ou des piles à combustible utilisant de l'énergie fournie par des batteries
B60L 3/00 - Dispositifs électriques de sécurité sur véhicules propulsés électriquementContrôle des paramètres de fonctionnement, p. ex. de la vitesse, de la décélération ou de la consommation d’énergie
A power system includes a battery charge path and capacitor charge path arranged in parallel. During an inrush event, a current limiting element restricts current flow along the battery charge path to relieve battery stress. During the inrush event, current flow between the battery and load along a bypass path is also prevented by a switch element. Under steady state charging conditions, the resistance of the current limiting element decreases, thus increasing current flow between the battery and load along the battery charge path. During steady state conditions, a switch circuit controls operation of the switch element to also allow current flow between the battery and load along the bypass path. The change in the resistance of the current limiting element and/or actuation of the switch element by the switch circuit are optionally based on changes in temperature, and are passively effectuated without requiring an external control input signal.
H02J 7/00 - Circuits pour la charge ou la dépolarisation des batteries ou pour alimenter des charges par des batteries
B60L 53/00 - Procédés de chargement de batteries spécialement adaptées aux véhicules électriquesStations de charge ou équipements de charge embarqués pour ces batteriesÉchange d'éléments d’emmagasinage d'énergie dans les véhicules électriques
A liquid-cooled charging system for a vehicle is configured to dissipate heat generated during charging (including fast-charging) of an electrically-powered vehicle. The liquid-cooled charging system includes a charging assembly having an interface assembly configured to support a charging plug of a charging station and an energy transfer assembly configured to electrically couple the charging station to the battery of the vehicle during charging. Components of the charging assembly and energy transfer assembly also define a fluid circuit. A coolant system of the liquid-cooled charging system is fluidly connected to the fluid circuit, allowing coolant to flow through the fluid circuit to dissipate heat from the charging assembly components during charging of the vehicle.
A grommet includes a body portion defining a first aperture and a second aperture. A hollow channel extends between the first aperture and the second aperture. The channel is defined by an interior surface of the body portion. One or more engagement structures are defined by the interior surface of the grommet body portion, and are configured to engage one or more corresponding engagement structures provided about an exterior surface of a mounting structure engaged about and elongated member that is positioned within the hollow channel of the grommet.
H02G 3/22 - Installations de câbles ou de lignes à travers les murs, les sols ou les plafonds, p. ex. dans les immeubles
H02G 1/00 - Méthodes ou appareils spécialement adaptés à l'installation, entretien, réparation, ou démontage des câbles ou lignes électriques
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
A grommet assembly includes a wire harness and a grommet including a hollow channel configured to receive the wire harness therein. At least one rib extends inwards from and substantially annularly about the interior surface of the hollow channel. At least one port configured to fluidly couple the hollow channel with an exterior environment is defined by the grommet. Material is injected into the channel through the port to secure the grommet relative to the wire harness. The material injected into the channel flows through interstices located between adjacent wires that define the wire harness so as to encapsulate the wires. The injected material also flows into other voids and openings located within the hollow channel. Upon setting, the injected material is configured to prevent movement of the grommet relative to the wire harness and to prevent the passage of contaminants through the grommet assembly.
A power distribution box assembly can include a power distribution box housing, a fuse block, and a plurality of eyelet terminals. The fuse block can include a stamped busbar assembly, a plurality of studs, and a housing. The stamped busbar assembly can include a main power supply portion, a plurality of fuse elements, and a plurality of terminal connecting portions coupled to the plurality of fuse elements. Each of the plurality of terminal connecting portions can: (i) extend from its respective fuse element in a terminal direction that is orthogonal to both directions that the main power supply portion and the fuse elements extend.
H01H 85/175 - Enveloppes caractérisées par leur configuration ou leur forme
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
H01H 85/044 - Construction ou structure générales de fusibles basse tension, c.-à-d. au-dessous de 1000 V, ou de fusibles pour lesquels la tension applicable n'est pas spécifiée
H01H 85/30 - Moyens pour indiquer l'état du fusible structurellement associés au fusible
H01H 9/22 - Mécanismes d'interverrouillage, verrouillage ou accrochage pour interverrouillage entre enveloppe, capot ou volet de protection et le mécanisme actionnant les contacts
H02G 3/08 - Boîtes de distributionBoîtes de connexion ou de dérivation
H01H 85/25 - Dispositions de sécurité pour empêcher ou bloquer le contact avec des pièces sous tension, y compris par isolation lors de l'enlèvement du couvercle
An electrical connector assembly includes a connector defining a front end and an opposing rear end. The connector includes a cavity defined therein, the cavity extending from the front end to the rear end and configured to receive at least one of a terminal or an electrical wire therein. The assembly further includes a plug at least partially disposed in the cavity and ultrasonically welded to the connector.
H01R 13/41 - Fixation d'une manière non démontable, p. ex. par moulage, rivetage par engagement à frottement dans une rondelle isolante, un panneau ou une base
H01R 13/504 - SoclesBoîtiers composés de différentes pièces les différentes pièces étant moulées, collées, soudées, p. ex. par soudage à ultrasons, ou réunies par estampage
H01R 13/52 - Boîtiers protégés contre la poussière, les projections, les éclaboussures, l'eau ou les flammes
H01R 43/00 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques
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Connector housing and terminal position assurance joint clip site
An electrical connector assembly comprises a housing, a terminal position assurance (TPA) member, and a slide clip. The housing can comprise (i) at least one terminal insertion cavity for receiving an electrical terminal, (ii) a primary locking member that engages with the electrical terminal to retain the electrical terminal therein, (iii) a slide clip receiver, and (iv) a plurality of latching members. The TPA member can couple with the housing. The slide clip can couple with the housing via the slide clip receiver. In an assembled condition, the electrical terminal can retained within the at least one terminal insertion cavity by the primary locking member, the TPA member can inhibit movement of the primary locking member, and the slide clip can be coupled with the slide clip receiver such that the TPA member is constrained between the housing and the slide clip to inhibit disengagement of the TPA member.
H01R 13/422 - Fixation de manière démontable sur un socle ou dans un boîtier flexible en une seule pièceSocle ou boîtier en une seule pièce comportant des moyens de verrouillage élastiques
H01R 13/426 - Fixation de manière démontable par un dispositif de retenue indépendant et élastique porté par le socle ou par le boîtier, p. ex. par un collier
21.
Methods and apparatus for DC arc detection/suppression
Some embodiments are directed to an apparatus for detecting and suppressing DC electric arcs at a component, and are particularly adapted for vehicle wiring harnesses. The apparatus can include a detector circuit electrically connected to input and output terminals so as to be electrically connected in parallel to the component, the detector circuit being configured to detect a significant voltage spike across the component upon the component actuating between open and closed positions. The detector circuit can also be configured to transmit a control signal upon detecting the significant voltage spike. The detector circuit can include multiple circuit elements, enabling both the detection of the significant voltage spike and the transmission of the control signal, that are directly electrically connected to each other. A switching circuit conducts electricity from the power source side of the component to the load side of the component upon receipt of the control signal.
A connector comprises a connector housing that includes a plurality of channels formed therein through which a corresponding plurality of fasteners may pass. At least a portion of the housing has a first side and a second side. The first side is an elongated body-receiving side and the second side is a mating side. The elongated body may, for example, be a wire, a cable, a hose, or other structure. Each of the channels has an opening. The connector further comprises protrusions extending away from each of the openings. In an unassembled state, the protrusions extend further away from a surface of the housing than a remainder of the mating surface of the connector.
H01R 4/38 - Connexions par serrageConnexions par ressort utilisant un organe de serrage actionné par une vis ou par un écrou
H01R 13/533 - Socles ou boîtiers conçus pour l'emploi dans des conditions extrêmes, p. ex. haute température, rayonnements, vibrations, environnement corrosif, pression
H01R 13/621 - Boulon, vis de serrage ou attache à vis
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Device and method for protecting a connector assembly
A connector kit includes a housing, a wire-mounted component, and a seal. In various embodiments, the seal is configured to be coupled to the housing and the wire-mounted component. The seal includes a single unitary body, and the seal is structured to provide a seal for the wire-mounted component and a wire to protect an interior of the connector from penetration by foreign substances.
A self-aligning busbar assembly includes a housing, a busbar having a first terminal connecting end, a second terminal connecting end, and a jog portion disposed therebetween, and a front holder coupled to the housing and the busbar. The front holder includes an inner wall defining a busbar receiving aperture to receive at least a portion of the busbar, and at least one flexible tab extending inwardly from the inner wall into the busbar receiving aperture. The at least one flexible tab is configured to bias and center the at least a portion of the busbar within the busbar receiving aperture. At least one clearance is defined in the busbar receiving aperture between the inner wall and the busbar and is configured to enable at least one of the first and second terminal connecting ends to move to account for tolerances and/or variances during installation of the busbar assembly.
A splice device for electromagnetically sealing a junction or bond between a plurality of cables is provided. A first and second cable each has a conductive core wire, an inner insulation, a braided sleeve, and an insulating cover. The junction or bond fixes and electrically connects the core wire of the second cable to the core wire of the first cable. A plurality of ferrules overlays the braided sleeve and the insulating cover of the first cable and the braided sleeve and the insulating cover of the second cable. A plurality of ring collars overlays the plurality of ferrules and is fixed to the plurality of ferrules. A splice cover or shield overlays the first cable, second cable, plurality of ferrules, and plurality of ring collars and electromagnetically seals the junction/bond between the core wires of the first cable and the second cable.
H05K 9/00 - Blindage d'appareils ou de composants contre les champs électriques ou magnétiques
H01R 13/53 - Socles ou boîtiers pour dures conditions de serviceSocles ou boîtiers avec des moyens pour éviter l'effet couronne ou l'amorçage d'un arc
H01R 31/02 - Pièces intermédiaires pour la distribution d'énergie vers plusieurs circuits en parallèle, p. ex. fiche de dérivation
H01R 4/10 - Connexions conductrices de l'électricité entre plusieurs organes conducteurs en contact direct, c.-à-d. se touchant l'un l'autreMoyens pour réaliser ou maintenir de tels contactsConnexions conductrices de l'électricité ayant plusieurs emplacements espacés de connexion pour les conducteurs et utilisant des organes de contact pénétrant dans l'isolation effectuées uniquement par torsion, enroulage, pliage, sertissage ou autre déformation permanente
H02G 3/04 - Tubes ou conduits de protection, p. ex. échelles à câbles ou goulottes de câblage
H02G 15/013 - Moyens d'étanchéité pour entrées de câble
H02G 15/18 - Jonctions de câbles protégées par des manchons, p. ex. pour câble de télécommunication
H01R 4/72 - Isolation des connexions utilisant un manchon isolant rétractable à chaud
H02G 15/188 - Jonctions de câbles protégées par des manchons, p. ex. pour câble de télécommunication avec des moyens pour atténuer la contrainte électrique connectés au blindage du câble seulement
A cantilever system comprises a snapping body configured to ensure a persistent contact with a receiving body. The snapping body includes a supporting body extending from the snapping body, a step extending from the supporting body, the step configured to lock the snapping body and the receiving body in an engaged position, and a constant contact protrusion extending into the step, wherein the constant contact protrusion is configured to maintain engagement of the snapping body and the receiving body.
F16B 5/06 - Jonction de feuilles ou de plaques soit entre elles soit à des bandes ou barres parallèles à elles par brides ou clips
F16B 2/22 - Clips, c.-à-d. dispositifs de fixation à serrage effectué uniquement par la résistance à la déformation inhérente au matériau dont est fait le dispositif en matériau élastique, p. ex. un matériau caoutchouteux
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Cable seal connector with punch-out capability for unused cavities
A cable seal connector assembly includes an outer housing having a sealing area with a plurality of terminal insertion cavities configured to receive a wire and a cable seal of an electrical connection. The cable seal is disposed about the wire and configured to seal one terminal insertion cavity of the plurality of terminal insertion cavities. At least one terminal insertion cavity of the plurality of terminal insertion cavities includes a molded member integrally formed within the terminal insertion cavity when the outer housing is formed. The molded member is configured to seal the terminal insertion cavity, and the molded member configured to be removed from the terminal insertion cavity.
H01R 13/52 - Boîtiers protégés contre la poussière, les projections, les éclaboussures, l'eau ou les flammes
F16J 15/06 - Joints d'étanchéité entre surfaces immobiles entre elles avec garniture solide comprimée entre les surfaces à joindre
H01R 13/428 - Fixation de manière démontable par des moyens de verrouillage élastiques situés sur les pièces de contactFixation de manière démontable par des moyens de verrouillage situés sur des pièces de contact élastiques
H01R 43/20 - Appareils ou procédés spécialement adaptés à la fabrication, l'assemblage, l'entretien ou la réparation de connecteurs de lignes ou de collecteurs de courant ou pour relier les conducteurs électriques pour assembler les pièces de contact avec le socle isolant, le boîtier ou le manchon ou pour les en désassembler
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Electrical connector with male blade terminal protector
An electrical connector can include a male blade terminal protector that protects one or more male blade terminals from external objects before, during, and after coupling of the male connector to a female connector. The male blade terminal protector can be slidably disposed within a housing of the male connector and configured to retract when the female connector is coupled to the male connector and extend when the female connector is decoupled from the male connector. The male blade terminal protector is moveable from an extended position to a retracted position when a ledge is disengage from a catch by a ramped surface of a female housing and a retraction tab of the female housing is configured to move the male blade terminal protector from the retracted position to the extended position as the female connector is disengaged from the male connector.
H01R 13/453 - Volet ou plaque de recouvrement ouvert par l'engagement de la pièce complémentaire
H01R 13/631 - Moyens additionnels pour faciliter l'engagement ou la séparation des pièces de couplage, p. ex. moyens pour aligner ou guider, leviers, pression de gaz pour l'engagement uniquement
A terminal-thermistor assembly may include a thermistor and a terminal. The thermistor may include a body encasing a temperature-sensing element. The terminal may include a shaft and a housing disposed on an end of the shaft. The housing may include a cavity, a protrusion extending into the cavity and a cantilevered spring element. The spring element may be resiliently flexible between a first position in which a space between the spring element and the protrusion is less than a thickness of the body of the thermistor and a second position in which the space between the spring element and the protrusion is equal to the thickness of the body. A first surface of the thermistor body may contact the spring element and a second surface of the thermistor body opposite the first surface may contact the protrusion when the body is received within the cavity.
H01C 7/00 - Résistances fixes constituées par une ou plusieurs couches ou revêtementsRésistances fixes constituées de matériaux conducteurs en poudre ou de matériaux semi-conducteurs en poudre avec ou sans matériaux isolants
H01C 1/02 - BoîtiersEnveloppesEnrobageRemplissage de boîtier ou d'enveloppe
H01R 4/48 - Connexions par serrageConnexions par ressort utilisant un ressort, un clip, ou un autre organe élastique
G01K 1/14 - SupportsDispositifs de fixationDispositions pour le montage de thermomètres en des endroits particuliers
H01R 11/26 - Pièces d'extrémité se terminant par un serre-joint, une vis ou un écrou
H01R 13/66 - Association structurelle avec des composants électriques incorporés
A wire assembly securement apparatus comprises a retainer body and first and second elongated arms. The retainer body is configured to attach, via a plurality of binding attachments, to a wire assembly. The first and second elongated arms are structured to extend from the retainer body and facilitate, via the plurality of binding attachments, attachment of the retainer body to the wire assembly. A retainer portion has a passage formed therein which is configured to a protrusion, such as a mounting stud. In various embodiments, first and second capture flanges extend via the passage and are configured to secure the securement apparatus to the protrusion. In various embodiments, the retainer body and first and second elongated arms are structured to attach to the wire assembly via a plurality of types of binding attachments.
B60R 16/02 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques
A bused electrical center and a method for its construction. The bused electrical center includes a plurality of bus bars, which are housed between a bus bar housing and a filter housing, a filter device and a plurality of interface terminals that couple leads on the filter device to isolation tabs formed on the bus bars. No solder is employed to electrically or mechanically couple the interface terminals to the leads or to the isolation tabs such that the interface terminals are the sole means for electrically connecting the isolation tabs and the leads.
H05K 7/02 - Dispositions de composants de circuits ou du câblage sur une structure de support
H01R 13/506 - SoclesBoîtiers composés de différentes pièces assemblées par enclenchement réciproque des pièces
B60R 16/023 - Circuits électriques ou circuits de fluides spécialement adaptés aux véhicules et non prévus ailleursAgencement des éléments des circuits électriques ou des circuits de fluides spécialement adapté aux véhicules et non prévu ailleurs électriques pour la transmission de signaux entre des parties ou des sous-systèmes du véhicule
09 - Appareils et instruments scientifiques et électriques
12 - Véhicules; appareils de locomotion par terre, par air ou par eau; parties de véhicules
17 - Produits en caoutchouc ou en matières plastiques; matières à calfeutrer et à isoler
40 - Traitement de matériaux; recyclage, purification de l'air et traitement de l'eau
42 - Services scientifiques, technologiques et industriels, recherche et conception
Produits et services
[ ignition cables ] Electrical wire; Electrical cable; Wire and cable harnesses; Wire harness assemblies comprised of electrical wires or cables; Battery cables; Electrical terminals; Electrical connector housings to insulate electric terminals; Electrical connectors; Holders for connector housings; Electrical shielding spacers for connector housings; Junction boxes for automobiles; Electrical fuses; Electrical fusible links; Electrical fuse boxes; Electrical relay boxes; Vehicle electric control components in the nature of integrated circuits, wire harnesses, adaptors, connectors and junction blocks, for monitoring engine performance, selectively converting DC voltage and controlling air bags; Electric control units for monitoring engine performance, selectively converting DC voltage and controlling air bags in vehicles; Optical fiber cables; Optical cable connectors; Computer programs for monitoring a vehicle's performance; Meter clusters for vehicles comprising speedometers, tachometers, fuel gauges, water temperature gauges, temperature indicators or voltmeters; meter panels comprised of a combination of gauges and tachometers; Speedometers; Tachometers; Odometers; Trip meters for vehicles; Fuel gauges; Water temperature gauges; Oil pressure gauges; Oil temperature gauges; Fuel sensors; Pressure sensors; Temperature sensors; Optical fibers; Remote measuring and control machines and apparatus for air conditioners; Grommets and bushings for sealing pass-through holes for electrical wire and cable; Insulated electric cables; Electric cables for power supply; Coaxial cables; Optical fiber cables; Combined optical fiber and electrical cables; High voltage resistant cables; Anti-noise high tension cables; Fuse boxes associated with wire harness assemblies; Electrical relays; Junction boxes [ Electric steering column switches for vehicles; Electric rotary connectors for steering wheels for vehicles; Automotive door electric control units ] Rubber sealing plugs for waterproof connectors for electrical wire and cable; plastic tubing for protecting wire harnesses and electrical wire and cable Custom manufacturing services to the order and specification of others, in the field of electrical power and data distribution systems, components and parts Technical consultancy services, engineering services, and design and development services, all in the field of electrical power and data distribution systems, components and parts
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Faulty protective earth ground circuit detection system and method
A system and method for detecting the presence of a voltage on a ground conductor which is coupled to a protective Earth (PE) terminal associated with a power source. The power source is used to apply a voltage to a device. The system may use a high impedance device coupled across a switch, with the switch being in communication with a portion of the device. A control system may monitor a voltage across the high impedance device and determine if the voltage across the high impedance device exceeds a predetermined threshold. Exceeding the predetermined threshold indicates that an unsafe voltage from the power source is present on the ground conductor. A natural high impedance path between the device and the Earth is used to provide an Earth connection through the device to the Earth during operation of the system.
H02H 3/00 - Circuits de protection de sécurité pour déconnexion automatique due directement à un changement indésirable des conditions électriques normales de travail avec ou sans reconnexion
H02H 9/08 - Limitation ou suppression des courants de défaut à la terre, p. ex. bobine Petersen
A method for molding a component. The method includes: providing a mold tool having a sprue and a cavity; heating the mold tool to a predetermined mold temperature; placing the heated mold tool into a pressure vessel; pouring a material through the sprue into the cavity of the heated mold tool; prior to complete polymerization of the material in the cavity of the heated mold tool, elevating an internal pressure of the pressure vessel to a predetermined pressure to apply a force to the material in the heated mold tool; completely polymerizing the material in the cavity in heated mold tool to form the molded component; and removing the molded component from the mold tool.
B29C 39/42 - Coulée sous conditions particulières, p. ex. sous vide
B29C 39/00 - Moulage par coulée, c.-à-d. en introduisant la matière à mouler dans un moule ou entre des surfaces enveloppantes sans pression significative de moulageAppareils à cet effet
B29C 33/38 - Moules ou noyauxLeurs détails ou accessoires caractérisés par la matière ou le procédé de fabrication
B29C 35/02 - Chauffage ou durcissement, p. ex. réticulation ou vulcanisation
A connector assembly according to the present disclosure includes a connector body, a lock reinforcement, and a secondary lock. The connector body has a plurality of terminal cavities and a plurality of lock projections configured to engage a plurality of terminals to retain the terminals in the terminal cavities. The lock reinforcement is slidable relative to the connector body for engagement with a subset of the lock projections to maintain the lock projections engaged with a first subset of the terminals. The secondary lock is slidable relative to the connector body for engagement with a second subset of the terminals to retain the terminals in the terminal cavities independent from the lock projections. The secondary lock is coupled to the lock reinforcement such that moving one of the lock reinforcement and the secondary lock moves the other one of the lock reinforcement and the secondary lock.
A junction box assembly includes a housing member and an electrical component. The housing member has a housing surface and a component receptacle having a pair of opposing sidewalls coupled to the housing surface. Each sidewall has a locking opening disposed therein and each locking opening defines a locking surface. A post is arranged within the component receptacle and extends from the housing surface for a predetermined distance to a post surface. The electrical component is received in the component receptacle and has a component surface adjacent the post surface and a barb received in each locking opening. The post applies a force to the electrical component for retaining the barb against the locking surface.
A connector assembly according to the principles of the present disclosure includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first connector housing and a sliding mechanism. The first connector housing includes a first power terminal cavity and a retaining member. The sliding mechanism slidably engages the first connector housing and includes a first locking member fixed to a first signal terminal cavity. The first locking member includes a first projection. The retaining member may be configured to engage the first projection when the first connector is disconnected from the second connector such that the first signal terminal cavity is maintained in an axially retracted position relative to the first power terminal cavity.
An assembly in which a housing and cover enclose an electric component and lock the electric component into place is provided. The electric component has two L-shaped terminals with notches formed in them that provide lock surfaces for the housing body. The housing body has locking arms that flex during installation and lock the electric component into place by mating with the lock surfaces. The cover body has bosses which push down upon the electric component during installation and lock pins which lock the flexible locking arms into place. The lock pins occupy the space between the locking arms and the backstops of the housing body thereby preventing the locking arms from moving out of position and disengaging the lock surfaces of the locking arms and terminals.
H01H 85/25 - Dispositions de sécurité pour empêcher ou bloquer le contact avec des pièces sous tension, y compris par isolation lors de l'enlèvement du couvercle
H01H 85/20 - Socles pour supporter le fusibleLeurs pièces détachées
A connector assembly can include a first housing, a second housing and a connector position assurance insert. The second housing can be configured to mate with the first housing in a mated configuration such that a first electrical terminal and a second electrical terminal are coupled. The connector position assurance insert can be coupled to the first and second housing in the mated configuration and can include a first flexible lock member at a first end and a second flexible lock member at a second end opposite the first end. In the mated configuration, the first flexible lock member mates with the first locking feature and the second flexible lock member mates with the second locking feature such that the first housing, the second housing and the connector position assurance insert are fixedly secured at an appropriate locked position.
An system for providing uniform and focused backlighting to a liquid crystal display (LCD) can be provided. The system can include at least one light source that emits light rays. The system can include at least one column having a first end positioned adjacent to the at least one light source, a second end adapted to be positioned adjacent to the LCD and a plurality of walls. The system can include an optical receptor coupled to the first end of the at least one column, which can include an angled side wall that can be coupled to the walls of the at least one column. The light rays from the at least one light source can be totally internally reflected by the angled side wall and walls to create at least one virtual light source to backlight the LCD.
A bussed electrical center (BEC) has a lateral appendage for a positive battery terminal to be used for jump starting purposes. A cover for the terminal is hingedly attached to the lateral appendage of the BEC by way of a relatively rotatable axle and bearing combination as well as facially abutting complemental locking surfaces each having alternatively raised and unraised sectors which interfit in each of two locking positions 180 degrees apart so that the cover can be locked fully open or fully closed.
A grommet routes a wire harness from an inner side of a vehicle door into a vehicle body. A depression wraps around an edge of the door with a first part on a hinge surface of the door and a second part on the inner side. The grommet has an elastic member for fitting within the first part and a rigid retainer member extending around the edge into the second part. The members are secured together. The elastic member has a grooved periphery for receiving a flange surrounding an opening linked to the first part of the depression. The retainer member is secured in the second part of the depression by a fastener inserted into an aperture in the second part. The members have passageways to route the harness around the edge of the door. Fins on an underside of the elastic member seal against the first part.
