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F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders 5
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece 4
H01R 33/09 - Two-pole devices with two current-carrying pins, blades, or analogous contacts, having their axes parallel to each other for baseless lamp bulb 4
H01R 33/06 - Two-pole devices with two current-carrying pins, blades, or analogous contacts, having their axes parallel to each other 3
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1.

Hybrid socket with locking function for single-filament or dual-filament bulb

      
Application Number 14128770
Grant Number 09222658
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-29
First Publication Date 2014-09-11
Grant Date 2015-12-29
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor
  • Midy, Olivier
  • Pasquier, Nicolas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hybrid socket for a single-filament or dual-filament bulb consisting of a body made of an insulating material, exhibiting a front cavity for introducing the bulb, of substantially rectangular shape, complementary to the exterior shape of the base. It comprises at least one stopper of complementary cross section to that of the cavity of circular cross section, each traversed by a supply wire crimped onto a metallic contact of a first type, and a third stopper of complementary cross section to that of the cavity of oblong cross section, crimped onto an earth metallic contact. The socket furthermore comprises a locking hook for the bulb. Application: socket for type T20 blinking indicator lights or side lights.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/625 - Casing or ring with bayonet engagement
  • F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
  • H01R 33/09 - Two-pole devices with two current-carrying pins, blades, or analogous contacts, having their axes parallel to each other for baseless lamp bulb
  • H01R 33/965 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof holders
  • H01R 33/97 - Holders with separate means to prevent loosening of the coupling or unauthorised removal of apparatus held
  • F21S 8/10 - specially adapted for vehicles
  • H01R 33/72 - Three-pole devices

2.

Connector having insertion detection

      
Application Number 13825294
Grant Number 08979599
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-23
First Publication Date 2014-05-29
Grant Date 2015-03-17
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Hautbois, Yann

Abstract

An electrical connector includes a molded body having at least one recess for receiving an electrical contact crimped onto a power supply wire. The body includes a flap that is mobile between a position allowing the insertion of a contact into the recess, and a locked position in which the flap locks the contact in the recess. The flap is translatably mobile relative to the body and forms a single hinged part with the latter. A system also includes a bulb provided with a connection socket and the connector.

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 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
  • 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 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 33/06 - Two-pole devices with two current-carrying pins, blades, or analogous contacts, having their axes parallel to each other
  • H01R 103/00 - Two poles

3.

HYBRID SOCKET FOR SINGLE-FILAMENT OR DUAL-FILAMENT BULB

      
Application Number FR2012051515
Publication Number 2013/001249
Status In Force
Filing Date 2012-06-29
Publication Date 2013-01-03
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor
  • Midy, Olivier
  • Pasquier, Nicolas

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hybrid socket for single-filament or dual-filament bulb (1) consisting of a body (10) made of an insulating material, exhibiting a front cavity (58) for introducing the bulb (1), of substantially rectangular shape, complementary to the exterior shape of the base. It comprises at least one stopper (28, 29) of complementary cross section to that of the cavity of circular cross section (19, 20), each traversed by a supply wire (25, 26) crimped onto a metallic contact of a first type (22, 23), and a third stopper (30) of complementary cross section to that of the cavity of oblong cross section (21), crimped onto an earth metallic contact (24). The socket furthermore comprises a locking hook (31) for the bulb. Application: socket for type T20 blinking indicator lights or side lights.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 33/09 - Two-pole devices with two current-carrying pins, blades, or analogous contacts, having their axes parallel to each other for baseless lamp bulb
  • H01R 33/965 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof holders
  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • H01R 33/97 - Holders with separate means to prevent loosening of the coupling or unauthorised removal of apparatus held
  • H01R 33/72 - Three-pole devices

4.

SOCKET FOR ELECTRIC LAMPS

      
Application Number FR2011052213
Publication Number 2012/038674
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-23
Publication Date 2012-03-29
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Pasquier, Nicolas

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electric socket for a light bulb, including an insulating body (1), a metal insert (7) forming an electrical ground, and at least one electrical power-supply contact, said insulating body (1) being provided with a locking flap that is movable between a position allowing the insertion of said insert (7) and said electrical contact, and a locking position preventing the removal of said elements, characterised in that said metal insert (7) consists of a cut-out made of a semi-resilient metal material forming a stem comprising two semi-tubular flanges joined by the end of a crimping tab, characterised in that each of said semi-tubular flanges is extended at the bottom edge thereof by tangentially extending lugs so as to form an abutment limiting the movement of the locking flap when the insert (7) is not completely inserted and locked in said insulating body (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 33/46 - Two-pole devices for bayonet type base
  • H01R 13/432 - Securing in a demountable manner by resilient locking means on the contact membersSecuring in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members by stamped-out resilient tongue snapping behind shoulder in base or case
  • H01R 13/504 - BasesCases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
  • H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
  • H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece

5.

SOCKET FOR ELECTRIC LAMPS

      
Application Number FR2011052214
Publication Number 2012/038675
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-23
Publication Date 2012-03-29
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Midy, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to a socket consisting of a tubular body (1) having an area for attaching at least one metal blade (5), the front portion of which has an area for contacting the axial contact of a light bulb (2), and the rear portion of which is suitable for crimping a power wire, characterised in that said metal part consists of a thin metal sheet, the front portion of which is formed by folding the sheet onto itself at least once.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 33/18 - Two-pole devices having only abutting contacts
  • H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted

6.

CONNECTOR HAVING INSERTION DETECTION

      
Application Number FR2011052212
Publication Number 2012/038673
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-09-23
Publication Date 2012-03-29
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Hautbois, Yann

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electrical connector consisting of a moulded body (1) comprising at least one recess (6, 7) for receiving an electrical contact (4, 5) crimped onto a power supply wire, said body comprising a flap (2) that is mobile between a position allowing the insertion of a contact into said recess (6, 7), and a locked position in which said flap (2) locks the contact in the recess, characterised in that the flap (2) is translatably mobile relative to said body (1) and forms a single hinged part with the latter. The invention also relates to a system consisting of a bulb provided with a connection socket and the connector according to the invention.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
  • H01R 13/447 - Shutter or cover plate
  • 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 33/05 - Two-pole devices
  • 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

7.

DOUBLE-LOCKING SOCKET FOR AN ELECTRIC BULB

      
Application Number FR2011050874
Publication Number 2011/131894
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-04-15
Publication Date 2011-10-27
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Midy, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to a socket for an electric bulb, formed by a tubular body (3) having two longitudinal cavities (5, 6) for receiving contacts (7, 8) crimped onto cables (9 to 11), said tubular body (3) including lateral clip-fastening elements (7, 8) having lugs (21, 22) for locking into the base (23) of a motor vehicle light or headlight. The invention is characterized in that the locking elements (1, 2) are provided with internal shoulders (28) having dimensions and positions configured such as: to be engaged behind a transverse surface (30) of the contact (7, 8) when said contact is correctly mounted and to allow insertion into the base of the light or headlight when the clip-fastening elements (7, 8) are biased; and to prevent the movement of the elements (7, 8) which would allow insertion of the socket when the contact has not been correctly engaged.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 33/09 - Two-pole devices with two current-carrying pins, blades, or analogous contacts, having their axes parallel to each other for baseless lamp bulb
  • 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

8.

SYSTEM FOR MOUNTING AN "H1" AUTOMOBILE HALOGEN LAMP ON A REFLECTOR

      
Application Number FR2011050547
Publication Number 2011/114066
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-17
Publication Date 2011-09-22
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Midy, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to a system for mounting an "H1" automobile halogen lamp (22) on a reflector, characterized in that it comprises two complementary parts, one consisting of a bush having contacts for receiving the base of a halogen lamp (22) of type "H1", and the other part being a base part which extends said reflector, the two parts cooperating by means of a "quarter turn" fastening when the lamp (22) is mounted on said first part.

IPC Classes  ?

9.

LAMP HOLDER, LIGHTING SYSTEM, ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND CONTACT STRIP FOR SUCH A HOLDER

      
Application Number FR2011050549
Publication Number 2011/114068
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-17
Publication Date 2011-09-22
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Midy, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to a lamp holder (8) where the lamp is of bulb type, having a base extended by at least one electrical connection tab (6, 7) directed along the longitudinal axis, the said holder having an insulated body (1) supporting at least one metal contact (3), characterized in that said metal contact (3) consists of a single piece formed by shaping a metal cutout that has a first part (11) able to provide the electrical connection to said tab (6, 7), a second part extending radially to form an elastic lug (23) collaborating with a retaining region (26) of the receptacle of the holder, and a part to catch on said insulating body (1). The invention also relates to a system comprising such a holder, to a contact for producing such a holder and to a feed strip for an automatic cutting-crimping system.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders
  • H01R 33/06 - Two-pole devices with two current-carrying pins, blades, or analogous contacts, having their axes parallel to each other

10.

BASE, REFLECTOR AND METHOD FOR MOULDING SUCH A BASE

      
Application Number FR2011050550
Publication Number 2011/114069
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-17
Publication Date 2011-09-22
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Midy, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to a moulded base (1) which includes at least one undercut having an axial retention area, characterised in that said undercut is made up of an additional part (14), which has a hook (15) for hanging on the peripheral edge of a window of said base (1) by radial insertion, said additional part (14) having a shoulder (18) forming said retention area. The invention also relates to a reflector having such a base and to a method for moulding such a base.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F21V 19/00 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders

11.

ELECTRICAL DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR A SOCKET AND CONNECTOR, HAVING A SECONDARY LOCK, METHOD FOR MOULDING SUCH A DEVICE AND MOULD FOR PRODUCING SUCH A DEVICE

      
Application Number FR2011050546
Publication Number 2011/114065
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-17
Publication Date 2011-09-22
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Midy, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electrical device which has a first portion (1) intended for receiving a complementary electrical means and a fixed connector (2) intended for receiving power supply wires (9, 10) extended by at least one contact leading into said first portion, the fixed connector (2) including a locking means (3) that is only activated when the contacts are correctly inserted in said fixed connector (2), the first portion, the fixed connector (2) and the locking means (3) thereof being moulded simultaneously, said device being characterised in that said locking means (3) is made up of a slide translatably mobile relative to said fixed connector (2) between a retracted position permitting the insertion of contacts, and a locked position in which said shutter prevents the removal of said contacts. The invention also relates to a method for moulding such a device as well as to a mould for producing such a device.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
  • 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
  • H01R 13/504 - BasesCases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
  • H01R 33/06 - Two-pole devices with two current-carrying pins, blades, or analogous contacts, having their axes parallel to each other

12.

HOLDER FOR A "H1" AUTOMOTIVE HALOGEN LAMP

      
Application Number FR2011050548
Publication Number 2011/114067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2011-03-17
Publication Date 2011-09-22
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Midy, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to a holder for a "H1" automotive halogen lamp, characterised in that the holder comprises an insulating body (1) including a cavity for receiving a power supply contact that engages with the tab (4) of the lamp (2). The front portion of the insulating body (1) is extended by a metal part (3) having an opening through which the tab support of the lamp (2) can pass, said metal part (3) having projecting parts (7, 8) that engage with the flanged joints (5, 6) of the lamp (2) in order to transmit a rotation torque. The surface of the metal part (3) forms the earthing contact that comes into contact with the flange (9) of the lamp (2).

IPC Classes  ?

13.

SEAL, DOWEL AND CONNECTION ELEMENT IMPLEMENTING SUCH A SEAL, AND METHOD FOR PREPARING SUCH A CONNECTION ELEMENT

      
Application Number FR2010051476
Publication Number 2011/007095
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-13
Publication Date 2011-01-20
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Midy, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to a seal for the passage of insulated wires (4, 8) into a recess (2) consisting of a block of resilient material having peripheral sealing lips (32 to 34), the cross-section of which is complementary to the cross-section of the recess (2), and a passage provided with inner lips for an insulated wire (4) to pass therethrough, said seal having, on the front surface (35) thereof, a projection (27) for crimping a complementary skirt (23), characterized in that it has a supplementary passage (9) provided with inner lips for a second insulated wire (7) to pass therethrough. The invention also relates to a dowel and a connection element implementing such a seal, as well as to a method for preparing such connection element.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 33/46 - Two-pole devices for bayonet type base
  • F16J 15/02 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces

14.

CONNECTION ELEMENT AND DOWEL PROVIDED WITH SUCH A CONNECTION ELEMENT

      
Application Number FR2010051479
Publication Number 2011/007098
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-13
Publication Date 2011-01-20
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Midy, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to a connection element for a connector or dowel that is sealed by a seal inserted into a recess and crimped onto a shank, including an electrical contact connected to at least one wire, characterized in that said element comprises a main contact (3) extended by a means (22) for crimping onto the conductive core of a first main wire, and a means (47) for connecting, in parallel, a secondary contact (7) crimped onto the conductive core of a second wire (8) .

IPC Classes  ?

15.

DOWEL HAVING A SAFETY FLAP FOR AN ELECTRIC LAMP

      
Application Number FR2010051477
Publication Number 2011/007096
Status In Force
Filing Date 2010-07-13
Publication Date 2011-01-20
Owner TBI (France)
Inventor Midy, Olivier

Abstract

The present invention relates to a dowel for an electric lamp including at least one recess for receiving connection elements and a cavity for receiving a bulb, the dowel being characterized in that it comprises a flap that is movable between a released position, enabling the insertion of the connection elements, and a locked position, which is accessible only when said connection elements are in place.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 33/09 - Two-pole devices with two current-carrying pins, blades, or analogous contacts, having their axes parallel to each other for baseless lamp bulb