A fiber optic adapter includes a first side wall (110), a second side wall (112) opposite the first side wall, a top wall (114), and a bottom wall (116) opposite the top wall. A cavity (10) is defined by the top wall, the bottom wall, the first side wall, and the second side wall, and an optical fiber alignment device (20) is situated in the cavity. The top wall (114) has an opening (117) therein, and a cover (118) is configured to selectively close the opening.
The present invention comprises a cable (1) having at least two electrical conductors (3, 4) which are directly in abutment with each other, wherein the two conductors are surrounded by an electrically insulating cable sheath (2), characterised in that there are provided between the conductors electrically conductive particles (5) which produce an electrically conductive connection between the conductors.
A shield for an electrical connector is disclosed having a first member and a second member. A slot is positioned between the first member and the second member, and a bridging member connects the first member with the second member.
A plug type connector (100) comprises a housing (200), a catch spring (300) which is connected to the housing (200) and a locking spring (400) which is also connected to the housing (200). The locking spring (400) can take up a locking position and an open position. The catch spring (300) can take up a rest position and a pressed-down position when the locking spring (400) is in the open position. If the locking spring (400) is located in the locking position, the catch spring (300) can thus take up only the rest position.
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
The invention relates to a contact element (1) of an electrically conducting contact material (4) for establishing an electrically conducting connection, with a connector end (3) for plugging into a complementary mating contact element, particularly a socket, and a conductor end (5), to which an electrical conductor can be fastened, wherein a connector-end cross-section (17) of the contact element (1) is larger than a conductor-end cross-section (19), and a method for producing a contact element (1). In order to be able to produce contact elements (1) quickly and at low cost, it is proposed according to the invention that there is at least one fold (7) of the contact material (4) at the connector end (3) and that the contact material (4) is folded over at least once from the contact end (3) towards the conductor end (5).
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
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
The invention relates to a contact system (10; 200; 300) having a housing (20), a resilient element (160; 210; 305) and a contact element (40; 205; 305), wherein the housing (20) has a first receiving member (35), in which the contact element (40; 205; 305) is arranged, wherein the contact element (40; 205; 305) has a second receiving member (120), wherein the resilient element (160; 210; 305) engages in the second receiving member (120) of the contact element (40; 205; 305), and wherein the resilient element (160; 210; 305) is configured to support the contact element (40; 205; 305) in a resilient manner along a movement axis (45) in the first receiving member (35) of the housing (20).
The present invention relates to a contact housing (10) for an electrical connector element (100), having at least one contact receiving member (11), which is configured for receiving an electrical contact element (101) and which has a passage (17a) for the contact element (101), which passage is accessible from a plug face (19) which is at least partially formed by the contact housing (10), and a contact securing member (20), on which the contact element (101) can be secured against being pulled out of the at least one contact receiving member (11) counter to an introduction direction (E) for introducing the contact element (101) into the at least one contact receiving member (11). The invention further relates to a construction kit (1000) for an electrical connector element (100) and the connector element. In order to prevent occurrences of incorrect insertion, there is provision according to the invention for the contact housing (10) to have a base (9) and an insert (8) complementing the base (9), the at least one contact receiving member (11) being formed at least partially by the base (9) and the insert (8).
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 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
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CONNECTOR ELEMENT HAVING A CONTACT MODULE ENGAGEMENT
The present invention relates to a housing (2, 2', 2'') for an electrical connector element (1, 1', 1''), having at least one module shaft (23) which has an introduction opening (22) through which at least one contact module (3, 3', 3'') which is configured to receive electrical contact elements can be introduced into the module shaft (23) in an introduction direction (E), and having at least one catch element (28, 28', 28'') for securing the contact module (3, 3', 3'') against being pulled out of the module shaft (23) counter to the introduction direction (E). The invention further relates to a contact module (3, 3', 3'') for an electrical connector element (1, 1', 1''), having at least one contact element receiving member (31) for receiving an electrical contact element, the contact module (3, 3', 3'') being constructed so as to be able to be introduced with a rear end (35) at the front in an introduction direction (E) into a module shaft (23) of a housing (2, 2', 2'') of the connector element (1, ', 1'') and having at least one counter-catch element (38, 38', 38'') in order to secure the contact module (3, 3', 3'') against being pulled out of the module shaft (23) counter to the introduction direction (E). Finally, the invention relates to an electrical connector element (1, 1', 1'') having a housing (2, 2', 2'') which is constructed according to the invention and having at least one contact module (3, 3', 3'') which is constructed according to the invention. In order to be able to better form and protect the engagement of the contact module (3, 3', 3'') in the housing (2, 2', 2''), there is provision according to the invention for the at least one catch element (28, 28', 28'') to be arranged at a rear end (27) of the module shaft (23) remote from the introduction opening (22) or for the at least one counter-catch element (38, 38', 38'') to be arranged at the rear end (35).
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
H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
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DISTRIBUTOR MODULE AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING CORES
The invention relates to a distributor module (1) for telecommunications and data technology, having a housing made of plastic, in which core-connecting contacts (7, 9) are arranged. First core-connecting contacts (7) can be wired from a top side (O) of the distributor module (1) and second core-connecting contacts (9) can be wired from an underside (U) of the distributor module (1). The first and second core-connecting contacts (7, 9) are each arranged in a row, and two deflecting elements (14) are arranged at least on a front side (V) of the housing above the second core-connecting contacts (9). The invention further relates to a method for connecting cores.
The invention relates to an electrical connection element (1). An object of the invention is to provide an electrical connection element (1), in which the production complexity during assembly is reduced and which simultaneously allows orientation of contact elements (3) with a very narrow tolerance. This object is achieved according to the invention by an electrical connection element (1) having a housing (2), having a plurality of contact elements (3) which are arranged beside each other in a row direction and so as to be contactable from the outer side of the housing (2) and which are resiliently redirectable in at least one contact direction (K) which extends transversely relative to the row direction, and having an orientation ruler (7) which is constructed so as to be able to be fixed to the housing (2) and by which the contact elements (3) are resiliently redirected in an operating position (B) fixed to the housing (2) and adjoin the orientation ruler (7).
The invention relates to a plug connector having an electrical contact (20), and to such an electrical contact (20) having an electrically conductive housing cage (25) and a spring element (4) arranged in the housing cage (25), the spring element (45) being at least partially enclosed on the circumference by the housing cage (25) and being fastened to the housing cage (25) via a fastening means (130, 155, 135, 210, 215), the fastening means comprising a latching means (130, 155) and a receiving element (135), the receiving element (135) being formed for fastening the spring element (45) to the housing cage (25), and the latching element (130, 155) being designed for securing the receiving element (135) to prevent the spring element (45) from coming loose from the housing cage (25) on its own.
Housing for a power distributor The present invention relates to a connector contact and a housing for a power distributor, in particular for a vehicle, having a recess for receiving an electrical connector contact, the recess being delimited laterally by at least one side wall of the housing, the recess being delimited by an assembly face, the assembly face being provided for abutment of the connector contact, the at least one side wall having a groove, the groove being provided in order to receive a flap of the connector contact when the connector contact is assembled and to orientate and to retain the connector contact in the direction towards the assembly face in a fixed assembly position.
B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxesConnection or junction boxes
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ELECTRICAL POTENTIAL DISTRIBUTION PLUG TYPE ADAPTER, METHOD FOR EQUIPPING AN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTOR DEVICE
The invention relates to an electrical potential distribution plug type adapter (20), in particular a fused plug type adapter (20), for electrically contacting a connection device (50) of an electrical component (5) for the automotive sector, having an adapter housing (200), the adapter housing (200) being constructed in such a manner that it can be directly received, in particular engaged, in a distributor housing (2) and an electrical potential distributor contact device (300) is received inside the adapter housing (200). The invention further relates to a method for equipping an electrical distributor device (1), in particular a fuse box (1), for connection devices (50) of electrical components (5) for the automotive sector, the distributor device (1) having at least one conventional insertion location (12) for a connection device (50) and an electrical potential distribution plug type adapter (20) which is manufactured with an electrical cable (4) or an electrical cable harness (4) is provided on/in the distributor device (1), in particular engaged.
The invention relates to a connector (1). In order to adapt a connector (1) to different requirements in a simple manner, a connector (1) according to the invention comprises a base module (2) and at least one connector module (3, 3a, 3b), wherein the connector module (3, 3a, 3b) is constructed so as to be able to be connected to the base module (2).
An electrical contact assembly (10) includes a first electrical contact (12) having a first mating element (16), and a second electrical contact (14) having a second mating element (18). The first and second electrical contacts being configured to mate together at the first and second mating elements such that the first and second mating elements engage each other at a contact interface (20). A distribution of contact pressure across the contact interface at least partially coincides with a distribution of electrical current flow across the contact interface.
A method of manufacturing an electrical component (100) includes providing a substrate (104), applying an insulating layer (110) on the substrate, applying a circuit layer (112) on the insulating layer, irradiating the insulating layer with an electron beam (114) to transform the insulating layer, and irradiating the circuit layer with an electron beam to transform the circuit layer. The substrate may be a metallic substrate that is highly thermally conductive. The insulating layer provides electrical isolation and effective heat transfer between the circuit layer and the substrate. The method may include coupling a light emitting diode module (102) or other active circuits requiring thermal management to the circuit layer resident on the electrically insulating/thermally conducting layer.
H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
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ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS AND METHODS AND SYSTEMS OF MANUFACTURING ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS
A method of manufacturing an electrical component (100) includes providing an electrically insulating substrate (104) having an outer surface (108), applying a coating layer on the outer surface and irradiating the coating (106) layer with an electron beam (110) to form an electrical conductor (102) on the substrate. The irradiating may include heating the coating layer to melt the coating layer to form the electrical conductor. The coating layer may have a low binder concentration and a high metal concentration. The irradiating may include vaporizing substantially all the binder leaving a substantially pure metallic layer to form the electrical conductor. The coating layer may be irradiated until non-metallic material of the coating layer is completely removed.
H05K 3/12 - Apparatus or processes for manufacturing printed circuits in which conductive material is applied to the insulating support in such a manner as to form the desired conductive pattern using printing techniques to apply the conductive material
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ELECTROMAGNETIC SHIELDING, AND ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC OR ELECTRO-OPTICAL CONNECTOR
The invention relates to an electromagnetic shielding (10) for an electrical, electronic or electro-optical connector (1) for use in the low-voltage, medium-voltage or high-voltage and/or low-current, medium-current or high-current range, in particular for motor vehicles, with a shield contact means (100) for electrically contacting an electromagnetic shielding (20) of a mating connector (2), the shield contact means (100) having a separate electrical shield connector body (102), and for a position (V) in which the connector (1) is connected to the mating connector (2), the shielding (10) of the connector (1) is able to be connected in electrically conductive manner to the shielding (20) of the mating connector (2) by means of the shield connector body (102). Further, the invention relates to an electrical, electronic or electro-optical connector (1) for low-voltage, medium- voltage or high-voltage and/or low-current, medium-current or high-current applications, in particular for the automotive sector, the electrical, electronic or electro-optical connector (1) having an electromagnetic shielding (10) according to the invention.
H01R 4/50 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a cam, wedge, cone or ball
H01R 13/6583 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members
H01R 33/975 - Holders with resilient means for protecting apparatus against vibrations or shocks
A short-circuit shutdown switch comprises a load current path provided to carry a load current, a central section arranged between a first predetermined cutting zone and a second predetermined cutting zone in the load current path, and a cutting plunger provided to cut the first predetermined cutting zone and the second predetermined cutting zone.
The invention relates to an electronic interface (1), in particular a USB interface, preferably a mini-USB or micro- USB interface (1) for the automotive sector, having an electromagnetic shielding (2) which has two shielding portions (20, 24) which are spaced apart from each other in a longitudinal direction (L) of the interface (1) and which have different widths in a transverse direction (Q) of the interface (1), wherein the two shielding portions (20, 24) are in an electrically conductive connection (200, 202) with respect to each other at least at two sides of the interface (1). The invention further relates to a printed circuit board, in particular a USB card, or a prefabricated electronic cable, in particular for the automotive sector, wherein the printed circuit board or the prefabricated cable comprises an electronic interface (1) according to the invention.
The invention relates to a layer (10, 3) for an electrical contact element (1). Electrical contact elements are generally coated and are in mechanical and electrical contact with a counter-contact element (7), whereby over long periods of time, a more or less strong mechanical pressure (9) is applied to the layer (10, 3) of the contact element (1). Generally, the layer (10, 3) is also subject to an internal mechanical pressure (9) without a counter-contact element (7). These pressure loads, in particular when tin is used, can lead to a growth of hair-like structures, which are also known as whiskers, from the layer (10, 3), which can cause short-circuits. Previous solutions always have unfavourable effects on other properties of the contact elements. An object of the invention is to provide a layer (10, 3) for an electrical contact element (1) which is mechanically stable, abrasion-resistant and highly electrically conductive and which, at the same time, prevents a growth of the hair-like structures known as whiskers. According to the invention, this is achieved by the layer (10, 3) containing bismuth and being tin-free.
The invention relates to a method for producing a plug type contact connection and a plug type contact connection between a plug type contact sleeve (10) and a plug type contact pin (1), electrically conductive particles being arranged between the conductor and the plug type contact elements.
H01R 4/58 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
C22C 9/04 - Alloys based on copper with zinc as the next major constituent
H01B 1/22 - Conductive material dispersed in non-conductive organic material the conductive material comprising metals or alloys
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
Electrical connector having a housing which has a contact space having a front opening and a rear opening, an electrical contact housing being arranged in the contact space, the contact housing having at least one electrical contact which is connected to an electrical line and which extends into the housing via the rear opening, there being arranged in an intermediate space between the contact housing and the housing an intermediate component which mechanically connects the contact housing to the housing, characterised in that the housing has a sealing rib which protrudes into the intermediate space and which abuts the contact housing, the sealing rib delimiting at least a front portion of the intermediate space from a rear portion of the intermediate space, the intermediate component being arranged in the rear portion of the intermediate space.
The present invention relates to a switching device (1) for opening and closing a load circuit, in particular in an electric vehicle, having at least one switch contact (4a) which can be moved from an open position (A) into a closed position (B) and which is held at a distance from a counter-contact (5) in the open position (A) and is in electrically conductive abutment with the counter-contact (5) in the closed position (B). The invention further relates to a method for switching a load circuit, in particular in an electric vehicle, at least one switch contact (4a) being moved from an open position (A) into a closed position (B) and thereby being brought into electrically conductive contact with a counter-contact (5). In order to provide the most compact, light, cost-effective and reliable switching and separation unit for load currents, it is provided according to the invention that, in a safety position (C), the at least one switch contact (4a) is held separated from the counter- contact (5) in order to protect the load circuit.
H01H 89/08 - Combination of a manual reset circuit with a contactor, i.e. the same circuit controlled by both a protective and a remote control device with both devices using the same contact pair
H01H 77/08 - Protective overload circuit-breaking switches operated by excess current and requiring separate action for resetting in which the excess current itself provides the energy for opening the contacts, and having a separate reset mechanism with electromagnetic opening retained closed by permanent or remanent magnetism and opened by windings acting in opposition
H01H 71/32 - Electromagnetic mechanisms having permanently magnetised part
H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
The invention relates to a distributor connection module (1) for telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing, wherein electrical input and output contacts (7, 24) are arranged in the housing, which are designed as wire connection contacts, wherein each one input contact (7) is electrically connected to an output contact (24), wherein functional elements are arranged in the housing which are electrically connected to the output contacts (24), wherein the input contacts (7) and output contacts (24) are electrically and mechanically connected via interface contacts (8, 28), wherein the input contacts (7) are arranged in a base module (2) and the output contacts (24) are arranged in at least two sub-modules (3), wherein the sub-modules (3) are removable from or connectable to each other independently of the base module.
The invention relates to a shield sleeve (1) for producing an electrical connection between a cable shield and a metal housing portion (4') of a connection element. The invention further relates to a shielding end element (70) comprising such a shield sleeve (1) and a crimp sleeve (2) which is constructed so as to be able to be fitted over the shield sleeve (1). Shield sleeves (1) are known from the prior art. Shield sleeves having a cylindrical sleeve member (13) in which a circular ring is arranged at one end, said ring extending perpendicularly relative to the cylinder axis and consequently perpendicularly relative to the direction of the cable, are widespread. With such shield sleeves (1), the contact force and consequently the contact resistance are highly dependent on the connection and the force between the housing portions of the connection element. The contact resistance is further relatively high. An object of the present invention is to provide a shield sleeve (1) which ensures secure and consistent contact resistance which is substantially independent of the forces between the housing portions (4' 4'') of the connection element. The object is achieved according to the invention by a shield sleeve (1) which comprises a rotationally symmetrical sleeve member (13), at one end (D) of which there is arranged at least one radially protruding contact flap (11) which can be resiliently redirected in a radial direction (R), the contact flap (11) having at least one contact location (12) which protrudes in a radial direction with respect to the sleeve member (13). A shielding end element (70) according to the invention comprises a shield sleeve (1) according to the invention and a crimp sleeve (2) which is constructed so as to be able to be fitted over the shield sleeve (1).
The invention relates to a seal (1), a connector housing (20) and a connector (20'). The object of the invention is to provide a simply constructed seal (1), which is simple to produce and seals a plugging region (66) and a screen (60), and which does not become lost. According to the invention, this object is achieved by a seal (1) with a socket (3), which is open on both sides and passes through the seal (1) in the plugging direction (S), on the end (V) of which situated in the plugging direction (S) a sealing flange (2), which surrounds the socket (3) and forms axial sealing faces (4, 5) pointing parallel to the plugging direction (S), is arranged, wherein the socket (3), transverse to the plugging direction (S), is surrounded by a sealing collar (6), which extends counter to the plugging direction (S) away from the sealing flange (2) and forms radial sealing faces (7, 8) pointing transverse to the plugging direction (S), and wherein at least one latching element (9) for latching to the connector (20') is arranged on the sealing flange (2). Furthermore, the invention provides a connector housing (20) matched thereto and a connector (20').
The present invention relates to a connector element (1) for an electrical plug type connector, having at least one receiving member (15, 15') which is open at least at one side in an introduction direction (I) for an electrical contact element (100), the receiving member (15, 15') forming a retention portion (16). The invention further relates to a contact element (100) for an electrical connector element (1, 1') having a retention region (102) for securing the contact element (100) in a receiving member (15, 15') of the connector element (1, 1'). The invention further relates to a connector element (1, 1') having at least one receiving member (15, 15') which has a retention portion (16), in which an electrical contact element (100) which is introduced into the at least one receiving member (15, 15') as far as the end position (E) thereof is retained. In order to seal between the receiving member (15, 15') and the contact element (100), there is provision according to the invention for the at least one receiving member (15, 15') to have a sealing portion (17, 17') in which the contact element (100) at least partially widens the at least one receiving member (15, 15') and is surrounded in a sealing manner by the at least one receiving member (15, 15').
An electrical connector (100) comprises a contact cavity (20) and a contact locking device (300), which are constructed as separate parts. The contact locking device can be arranged in a receiving area (204), which has a side block (205), of the contact cavity and occupy a pre-locked position and a final locked position in the side block (205). The contact locking device has a fixing element (360), which is provided to fix a contact (400) in the connector when the contact locking device is in the final locked position. In addition the contact locking device has a blocking lug (350), which is provided to prevent a full connection of the connector with a connector mating part when the contact locking device is in the pre-locked position. A method for assembling the connector is also disclosed.
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 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
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CONNECTOR HOUSING, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A CABLE AND MANUFACTURED ELECTRICAL CABLE
The invention relates to a connector housing (40) for an electrical connector (1), in particular an electrical plug type connector (1) for the automotive sector, the connector housing (40) having two housing portions (400, 410), and the two housing portions (400, 410) being constructed so as to be able to be pivoted relative to each other and/or being pivoted relative to each other. The invention further relates to a method for manufacturing a prefabricated electrical cable (60) having a connector housing (40), in particular a plug type connector housing (40) for the automotive sector, an electrical cable (610) which is provided with an electrical contact device (210) being mounted from an end face (10, 12) of the connector housing (40) in/on the connector housing, a housing portion (400, 410) of the connector housing (40) subsequently being pivoted relative to another housing portion (410, 400) of this connector housing (40). The invention further relates to a manufactured electrical cable (6), in particular for the automotive sector, the manufactured cable (6) comprising a connector housing (40) according to the invention, and/or the manufactured cable (6) being produced in accordance with the invention.
The invention relates to an IDC (Insulation Displacement Connector) contact element for an electrical plug. Contact elements shown in the prior art are very big, which makes them unsuitable for high frequency and especially large bandwidth transmissions. Thus, the object of the invention is to increase signal transmission rates for data plugs using IDC technology and provide an IDC contact element for high frequency and large bandwidth transmission especially at least up to 500MHz named category 6A according to I EC 60603-7-51 for electrical cable that is more compact. This object is achieved by an IDC contact element comprising at least one wire contact section being adapted to cut through an insulation of a cable and contact a wire of the cable, the wire contact section having an opening at a proximal end of the IDC contact element, and at least one second contact section being adapted to contact an external element, the contact section comprising: a contact point, and a contact spring, wherein the opening of the wire contact section and a contact point are located at the proximal end of the IDC contact element.
The invention relates to a distributor module (1) for the fields of telecommunication and data technology, comprising a housing (2) which consists of plastic and has core connection contacts (3) located therein with which connections can be made from at least one end-face (S1) of the distributor module (1). In order to protect wires from tensile forces, at least two deflection elements (5) are integrated into said housing (2) through which cores may be guided from a rear side (R) to a front side (V) of the distributor module (1). The invention also relates to a method for connecting cores.
The present invention relates to a contact device (1, 1') for electrically contacting a counter-contact face (11) which can be connected to the contact device (100, 100') in an insertion direction (S), comprising at least one contact arm (2, 3, 4) having at least one contact location (8, 8') for contacting the counter-contact face, the at least one contact location (8, 8') being arranged so as to be able to be resiliently deflected transversely relative to a longitudinal direction (L2, L4) of the contact arm (2, 3, 4). The invention further relates to a contact arrangement (100) for electrically contacting a counter-contact arrangement which can be connected to the contact arrangement (100, 100') in an insertion direction (S). The invention further relates to an electrical plug type connector (1000) having a connector element (300) and a mating connector element (400) which can be connected thereto in the insertion direction (S). In order to prevent occurrences of friction between the contact location (8, 8') and the counter-contact face, there is provision according to the invention for the longitudinal direction (L2, L4) to extend substantially transversely relative to the insertion direction (S) and for the contact arrangement (100, 100') to have at least one contact device (1, 1') according to the invention or the connector element (300) or the mating connector element (400) to have at least one contact arrangement (100, 100', 100") according to the invention.
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
H01R 13/6582 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector
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
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ANGULAR POSITION SENSING DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MAKING THE SAME
The present disclosure provides a sensor for sensing an angular position range of a rotatable shaft. The sensor comprises an indicating circuit for generating a binary state signal having a first signal state and a second signal state in response to the rotation of a bipolar magnet device that is attached on the rotatable shaft (108) and adapted to rotate together with the rotatable shaft; and an adjusting circuit for adjusting the binary state signal to compensate variations of operating conditions of the sensor. The binary state signal is in the first signal state when the rotatable shaft is within the angular position range and the binary state signal is in the second signal state when the rotatable shaft is beyond the angular position range. The width and/or offset of binary state signal of the sensor can be adjusted to compensate in response to operating condition variations.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
The present invention relates to a connector housing designed to have a first and a second lever structure mountable on a mounting face of the first connector housing and opposing each other. The first and second lever structures can be operated simultaneously so as to cancel the reaction force perpendicular to the mating direction during mating of the connector. Moreover, the connector housing of the present invention allows to respectively lock the first and second lever structures to the first and second connector housings so as to keep the latter under tension, when the connector is fully mated.
The invention relates to a subassembly (10, 10A, 10B) for an electrical plug type connector (10', 10'A, 10'B) which can be connected to a mating connector (26) in an insertion direction (S). The invention further relates to a kit for producing at least two differently constructed electrical plug type connectors. In previous plug type connector systems, the assembly of an electrical plug type connector from its individual components is very complex and takes several steps. An object of the present invention is to provide a connector system in which the assembly is simplified over previous systems. The object is achieved by a subassembly (10, 10A, 10B) for an electrical plug type connector (10', 10'A, 10'B) comprising a housing (1, 1', 1'') and a universal insert (11) having a first contact securing member (16) which, in the secured state (G), prevents relative movement between the universal insert (11) and contact elements inserted into the universal insert, and wherein the housing (1, 1', 1'') has a receiving chamber (2) open at one end for the universal insert and a second contact securing member (5, 5A, 5B) which is formed on the housing (1, 1', 1'') in one piece and which blocks opening of the first contact securing member (16) when the universal insert (11) is correctly inserted into the receiving chamber (2). The universal insert (11) forms a kit for a connector system together with two differently constructed housings (1, 1', 1''), in which the universal insert (11) can be inserted.
The invention relates to a contact assembly (1) for electrically contacting a counter-contact surface (11), comprising at least two elastically deflectable contact arms (2) with a contact point (8) for contacting the counter-contact surface (11). Further, the invention relates to a contact arrangement (10) comprising at least one such contact assembly (1) and a counter- contact surface (11) which is electrically contacted by the contact points (8). With known contact assemblies (1) with elastically deflectable contact arms (2), vibrations cause a relative movement of the contact point (8) and the counter-contact surface (11), so that they become damaged over time and their electrical properties may change detrimentally. It is therefore the aim of the present invention to provide a contact assembly (1) which ensures reliable, uniform electrical contacting of the contact assembly (1) with a counter- contact surface (11) even in the case of long use under vibration stress. This is achieved according to the invention in that at least one contact arm (2) forms a control arm (3) and at least one contact arm (2) forms a follower arm (4), the follower arm (4) being coupled in deflection-following manner to the control arm (3) and deflection of the control arm (3) inevitably leading to deflection of the follower arm (4).
The present invention relates to a modular data transmission system which is constructed for contactless data transmission by means of electromagnetic waves having a wavelength in the millimetre range. A modular data transmission system according to the invention comprises a mounting rail, a first bus participant and a second bus participant. The first bus participant comprises a transmitting/receiving module. The second bus participant also comprises a transmitting/receiving module. The first bus participant and the second bus participant are releasably secured to the mounting rail so as to be able to be attached to each other, and the transmitting/receiving modules of the first and second bus participants are constructed in order to transmit data by means of electromagnetic waves having a wavelength in the millimetre range. Another modular data transmission system according to the invention comprises a mounting rail and at least a first bus participant. The mounting rail comprises at least one transmitting/receiving module. The first bus participant comprises a transmitting/receiving module and is releasably secured to the mounting rail. The mounting rail allows additional bus participants to be secured in an attachable manner to the first bus participant. Furthermore, the transmitting/receiving modules of the mounting rail and the first bus participant are constructed for data transmission by means of electromagnetic waves having a wavelength in the millimetre range.
The present invention relates to a displacement sensor for contactlessly measuring a relative position of a magnetic field source (102) which produces a magnetic field and a magnetic field sensor (100) in relation to each other, wherein the magnetic field source (102) and the magnetic field sensor (100) are movable relative to each other. A plurality of magnetic field probes (106-1, 106-2, 106-3,... 106-N) produce a plurality of position signals, each magnetic field probe detecting at least two spatial components (By, Bz) of a magnetic flux density of the magnetic field. A control and calculation unit (108) calculates an output signal of the displacement sensor on the basis of the plurality of position signals, and a storage unit (110) stores the individual position signals, the control and calculation unit calculating a magnitude of the magnetic flux density and comparing it with a predetermined threshold value in order to output the current calculated position signal for each magnetic field probe (106-1, 106-2, 106-3,... 106-N) if the magnitude of the magnetic flux density is higher than the threshold value and in order to output a preceding stored position signal if the magnitude of the magnetic flux density is smaller than or equal to the threshold value.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
Electrical contact (19) having a housing (2) in which an electrical conductor (1) is embedded, the housing (2) having a recess (3), the electrical conductor (1) being inserted into the recess (3), an intermediate space (20) between the conductor (1) and the housing (2) being filled with a sealing material (21), the conductor (1) extending in the longitudinal direction through the housing (2), the conductor (1) having a web (15, 16), the web (15, 16) extending transversely relative to the longitudinal direction around the conductor (1), the web (15, 16) protruding by a predetermined height beyond a lateral face (6, 7) of the conductor (1), the sealing material (21) being arranged at one side of the web (15, 16).
The invention relates to an electrical plug type connector (1), in particular for mounting on printed circuit boards, and a method for the production thereof. The plug type connector is provided with contact pins (6, 6a, 6b) and a housing (2). The housing (2) has a base (3). In order to be able to still mount filigree contact pins (6b) even with large material thicknesses (16) of the base (3), there is provision for at least some of the contact pins (6, 6a, 6b) to extend both through the base (3) and through at least one separate contact carrier plate (14) which is constructed so as to be able to be fitted to the housing (2). In particular the filigree contact pins (6b) and/or contact pins in a narrow grid arrangement may be secured in the contact carrier plate (14). The contact carrier plate (14) may be produced from a harder material than the housing (2) so that, even with high insertion forces (S) and, with filigree contact pins (6a), only small abutment faces, no plastic deformations are produced and the contact pins (6a) are securely retained in the contact carrier plate (14) in spite of reduced material thickness (16a).
H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
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DISPLACEMENT SENSOR FOR CONTACTLESSLY MEASURING A POSITION BY MEANS OF A PLURALITY OF MAGNETIC FIELD SENSORS ARRANGED IN SERIES
The present invention relates to a displacement sensor for contactlessly measuring a position of a magnet relative to a reference point. The displacement sensor comprises the magnet which can be displaced along a movement axis, a plurality of magnetic field sensors which are arranged in series and which are arranged parallel with the movement axis of the magnet and a calculation unit for forming a position signal which indicates the position of the magnet relative to the reference point. The plurality of magnetic field sensors which are arranged in series are arranged in such a manner that the displacement measurement ranges of adjacent magnetic field sensors overlap in an overlap range. The calculation unit is constructed in such a manner that, if the position of the magnet is contained in an overlap range, it forms the position signal on the basis of output signals which are output by the magnetic field sensors whose displacement measurement ranges overlap in the overlap range; and, if the position of the magnet is not contained in an overlap range, it forms the position signal on the basis of the output signal which is output by the magnetic field sensor, in the displacement measurement range of which the magnet is located. The overlap range between two displacement measurement ranges of adjacent magnetic field sensors is selected in such a manner that the total error of the position signal formed by the calculation unit in that overlap range is smaller than a maximum tolerable error.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
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ELECTRICAL CONTACT DEVICE, IN PARTICULAR ELECTRICAL SOCKET CONTACT DEVICE
The invention relates to an electrical contact device (1), in particular a socket contact device (1), for an electrical and/or electronic interface in the automotive sector, preferably in the passenger vehicle sector, having an electrical contact installation (250) and a mechanical overextension protection device (150) for preventing plastic deformation and/or damage to the contact installation (250) when the contact device (1) is connected to an electrical counter-contact device (2), in particular a flat insertion device (2), the contact installation (250) and the overextension protection device (150) associated therewith being provided in a state offset relative to each other and or beside each other with respect to a wail (110, 120, 130; 210, 230) of the contact device (1). The invention further relates to an installation, a device, a connector, a plug type connector, a module or an apparatus for electrical, electronic or optoelectrical applications, particularly in the automotive sector, having an electrical contact device (1) according to the invention.
The present invention relates to a plug element (1, 1', 1", 1"', 1"", 1''''') for an electrical plug type connector, having a housing member (1a) which has at least one receiving member (5) for an electrical plug contact and having a contact securing member (8) which is fitted to the housing member (1 a) and which can be moved in a securing direction (S) into a securing position (B) and which protrudes at least partially into the receiving member (5) with at least one contact securing element (13) at least in the securing position (B). In order to reduce the forces for moving the contact securing member (8) from a release position (A) into the securing position (B) and improved tolerance compensation, there is provision according to the invention for the contact securing member (8) to have an expansion portion (17) which is arranged between the housing member (1 a) and the contact securing element (13) and in which the contact securing member (8) is constructed so as to be able to expand transversely relative to the securing direction (S).
Contact pin, connector comprising a contact pin and method for manufacturing a contact pin The invention relates to a contact pin (1) with a first and a second end portion (10, 20) and a bending portion (30) located between the end portions, wherein the cross section of at least one end portion (10, 20) has a preferred bending direction (V1) and at least one bending resistance direction (R1) and wherein the moment of inertia of the cross section of the at least one end portion (10, 20) is smaller in the preferred bending direction (V1) than in the bending resistance direction (R1). If such contact pins are bent perpendicular to their longitudinal extension (Z) by a bending force in one direction (F), then the direction of the actual bending (X) deviates from the direction of the bending force (F). In order to eliminate or reduce this deviation it is provided according to the invention that the difference between the moments of inertia in the preferred bending direction (V1) and in the bending resistance direction (R1) in the cross section of the bending portion (30) is smaller than in the at least one end portion (10, 20). Furthermore, the invention relates to a connector (70), which comprises a contact pin (1) according to the invention as well as a method for manufacturing a contact pin (1) according to the invention. (Fig. 1A)
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 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
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MAGNET RETENTION MEMBER AND LOCKING SLEEVE FOR A POSITION SENSOR ARRANGEMENT FOR A GEAR MECHANISM
The invention relates to a magnet retention member (1) which can be fitted to a wall (28) of a locking sleeve (27) for a gear mechanism, a locking sleeve (27) and a position sensor arrangement (37) for a gear mechanism. In order to be able to produce the position sensor arrangement (37) with the magnet retention member (1) and/or the locking sleeve (27) in the most cost-effective manner possible, there is provision according to the invention for the magnet retention member (1) to have a retention slot (4) for receiving a wall (28) of the locking sleeve (27), which is flanked by retention arms (2, 3) of the magnet retention member (1), the wall (28) having a securing portion (32) for the magnet retention member (1) and the position sensor (37) having a magnet retention member (1) according to the invention and/or a locking sleeve (27) according to the invention.
The invention relates to a line protection switch (1) for protecting an electrical load circuit from an over-current which exceeds a permissible load current. In order to provide a structurally simple, compact and rapidly actuating line protection switch, it is provided with a switching member (6) which can be moved from an operating position into a protection position. Contact elements (2A, 2C) of the line protection switch (1) which can be connected to the load circuit are closed in the operating position and opened in the protection position. The line protection switch (1) according to the invention further has a retention member (10) which produces a magnetic retention field (MH) which is independent of the load current and by means of which the switching member (6) is retained in the operating position, and a counter-force member (14) which is independent of the load current and by means of which the switching member (6) is retained in the protection position. There is further provided an actuation member (15) which can be moved with the switching member (6) and through which load current flows in the operating position and which produces a magnetic actuation field (MA) which is dependent on the load current and which is superimposed on the magnetic retention field (MH).
A method for attaching a contact element comprises steps for providing an electrical conductor with a conductive core and an insulating sheath, for detaching a sheath section of the sheath in an end region of the conductor for displacing the sheath section against the core in such a way that the sheath section protrudes beyond a longitudinal end of the core, and for crimping a contact element to the end region of the conductor in such a way that at least a part of the sheath section is being enclosed between the contact element and the core.
H01R 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
H01R 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
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING AN INTEGRATED IMPEDANCE EQUALISATION ELEMENT
The present invention relates to an electrical connector having an electrically insulating contact carrier and at least one electrically conductive contact element which is provided with an impedance equalisation element. In particular, the present invention relates to an electrical connector which has defined impedance properties, both with and without shielding. In order to adjust the impedance of the connector (100) in at least a portion of the region in which the at least one contact element (104) is arranged, at least one impedance equalisation element (112) is provided on the contact carrier (102) and integrated therewith, wherein the impedance equalisation element (112) has an electrically conductive, substantially planar structure, which is arranged with respect to the at least one contact element (104) with a predetermined spacing which is dependent on the impedance value to be adjusted.
The invention relates to a cable (1) having at least one electrical line (2), the electrical line (2) being surrounded by an electrically conductive sheath (5), the sheath (5) being formed from an electrically conductive and resilient sealing material.
The present invention relates to a method for contactlessly measuring a relative position of a magnetic field source (102) which produces a magnetic field and a magnetic field sensor (100) in relation to each other. The present invention further also relates to a corresponding displacement sensor. The invention describes an operating principle of a sensor which is based on the Hall effect and which achieves an increase in the sensor output range with a magnet which is simultaneously reduced in size by storing the earlier value when control by the magnetic field is lost. In particular, the method comprises the steps of: calculating the position signal on the basis of a quotient of two magnetic flux density components; calculating a magnitude of the magnetic flux density and comparing the magnitude with a predetermined threshold value; outputting the current calculated position signal if the magnitude of the magnetic flux density is higher than the threshold value; outputting a preceding stored position signal if the magnitude of the magnetic flux density is smaller than or equal to the threshold value; storing the output position signal.
G01D 5/244 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains
52.
HIGH CURRENT CONTACT HAVING ARC BASE TRAP AND SWITCHING DEVICE IN PARTICULAR FOR HIGH CURRENT TECHNOLOGY HAVING SUCH A HIGH CURRENT CONTACT
The invention relates to a high current contact (2, 5, 20) for a switching device (1) in particular for high current technology. The high current contact has a contact location (6, 7, 21) and an arc base trap (16) which is located at least at one side (S) of the contact location. The arc base trap comprises a projection (22) which extends away from the contact location (6, 7, 21) and which tapers in the direction away from the contact location (6, 7, 21). The invention further relates to a switching device (1) having such a high current contact as a fixed contact (2) or switch contact (5). Owing to the tapering projection, a switching arc (13) is fixed at the arc base trap. The high current contact is preferably a flat punched component. The projection tapers in the direction of a Lorentz force (F), which acts on the switching arc and which is produced by an extinguishing magnet arrangement (9), and preferably has a tip (24).
The invention relates to a housing (100) for a contact device (450) which can be fitted to a cable (480), having a first housing portion (101) for receiving the contact device (450) and a second housing portion (201) which can be arranged on the first housing portion (101). The first housing portion (101) has an inlet portion (150) for the cable (480) having a cable seal (350). The inlet portion (150) of the first housing portion (101) has a recess (160) which exposes an outer part-region of the cable seal (350). The second housing portion (201) can be arranged on the first housing portion (101) in such a manner that the second housing portion (201) can be pressed onto the outer part-region of the cable seal (350) via the recess (160) of the inlet portion (150) of the first housing portion (101). The invention further relates to an arrangement comprising a housing (100), a contact device (450) and a cable (480).
The invention relates to a housing having a seal, the seal being formed from a resilient material, characterised in that the resilient material is electrically conductive.
The present invention relates to a switch contact subassembly (1, 1') having a contact member (2), an actuation member (3, 3') and a resilient element (4) which is supported between the contact member (2) and the actuation member (3, 3') in a state clamped on the actuation member (3, 3') and by means of which the contact member (2) is supported so as to be resiliently movable relative to the actuation member (3, 3') counter to a switching direction (S), a stop (32) which is arranged on the actuation member (3, 3') limiting movements of the contact member (2) relative to the actuation member (3, 3') in a switching direction (S). The invention further relates to a construction kit (50, 50') for a switch contact subassembly (1, 1') and a method for assembling a switch contact subassembly (1, 1'), a resilient element (4) being clamped between a contact member (2) and an actuation member (3, 3') and, further, a movement of the contact member (2) relative to the actuation member (3', 3') being limited counter to a switching direction (S) of the switch contact subassembly (1, 1') by means of a stop (32). In order to provide a switch contact subassembly (1, 1') which is as robust as possible and which at the same time is simple and cost-effective to produce and a construction kit (50, 50') and an assembly method therefor, there is provision according to the invention for the stop (32) to be formed integrally on the actuation member (3, 3').
H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
The invention relates to a switch contact subassembly (1) having a switch contact bridge (2) and a resilient element (3), for example, for an operating current of a switching element which switches an electric or hybrid motor vehicle. In order to be able to produce the switch contact subassembly (1) in a cost-effective and simple manner, there is provision according to the invention for the switch contact subassembly (1) to have a contact bridge retention member (4), the contact bridge retention member (4) having a securing base (14) for securing to an actuation member (15) for the switching element and at least one retention member (17) for positioning the switch contact bridge (2).
The invention relates to an adapter contact (3), an adapter (17b), a plug contact arrangement (4) and a connector/adapter combination (16) for connecting two printed circuit boards. When connectors are fitted to printed circuit boards and when two circuit boards are assembled together, there occur tolerances which lead to bending of the contacts in the connectors and consequently to mechanical loading. The invention solves this problem owing to the displaceability of an adapter (17b) relative to the first connector (17a) in a first displacement direction (V1) and a displaceability of the adapter (17b) relative to a second connector (17c) in a second displacement direction (V2).
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 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter
H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
58.
A CONNECTOR HOUSING WITH A CONTACT LOCKING ELEMENT COMPRISING A LATCHING ELEMENT
The invention relates to a connector housing (1) with a housing body (2) and at least one locking element (3) for securing contact elements. In order to be able to latch the locking element (3) in its securing position (P) with a constant force, the invention provides that at least one latching element (12) is arranged on a side of the locking element (3) that faces away from a fixed end (29) of the locking element (3).
A USB socket (10) comprises a contact carrier (200) and a contact pin (100). The contact pin (100) has a soldering face (103) which is arranged at a longitudinal end of the contact pin (100). The soldering face (103) of the contact pin (100) is cast in the contact carrier (200) in such a manner that the soldering face (103) is accessible at a surface (201) of the contact carrier (200).
An enclosure (10) is provided for connecting drop cables (12) to feeder cables (14). The enclosure (10) includes a movable cover (22). Disposed within an interior of the enclosure (10) is a drop cable box (60), a termination panel (80), and at least one feeder cable box (70). Disposed within the drop cable box (60) are cable splices (212). A movable door (200) of the drop cable box includes the splices and the termination panel. The movable door (200) of the drop cable box (60) pivots downwardly to access an interior of the drop cable box. Each feeder cable box (70) includes a pivoting door (152) which allows access to cable splices (164), cable splitters (180), and the loop cable (102). The splices pivot (164) downwardly to expose the splitters (180) positioned behind the splices. The splitters (180) are positioned within an inner area (184) of a loop cable pathway (170) of the fiber cable box (70). A plurality of fiber cable boxes (70) are provided for multiple fiber cables to feed enclosure (10) for selective connection to the drop cables (12). Cable storage is provided on door (152) for unused pigtails.
The present invention relates to a connector adapter (3) for securing an electrical plug type connector which, in an end assembly position (E), extends through an aperture (5, 5') from a first side (6) to a second side (7) of a wall (8, 44), in particular a metal bodywork sheet (8) and/or a fitted bodywork component (1), the connector adapter (3) comprising an aperture portion (11, 11') which is arranged in the aperture (5, 5') in the end assembly position (E) and a securing receiving member (10, 10') which extends and opens in a radial direction (r) of the connector adapter (3). In order to provide a connector adapter (3) which is simple and precise to assemble and which enables good sealing between the connector adapter (3) and the metal bodywork sheet (8) and/or the fitted bodywork component (1), the aperture portion (11, 11') forms the securing receiving member (10, 10') according to the invention.
In an electrical plug type connector having an electrically conductive contact element having a contact surface, the contact surface has a microstructure.
The invention relates to a connector (1) for connection to a mating connector. In order to be able to detect a line (2) being pulled out of the connector (1), there is provision according to the invention for the connector (1) to have an indicator member (14) and a separation device (17), the separation device (17) being constructed so as to act mechanically on the indicator member (14) and so as to be able to be mechanically coupled to the line (2).
The invention relates to a housing (4) for an optical or electrical plug type connector (2). The housing is constructed so as to be able to be assembled in an insertion direction (8) with a mating connector (28). It has a lever fixing means (17) for fitting a pivot lever (16) to the housing. The pivot lever preferably acts as an auxiliary insertion means in order to draw the housing and mating connector together. So that the housing can be engaged both with and without a pivot lever (16) with the mating connector (28) in a manner that is easy to operate, the catch means (24) has a lever catch (48) which is accessible for the pivot lever from the outer side and an internal connector catch (50) which is accessible in the insertion direction (8). Furthermore, the lever catch and connector catch are arranged together so as to be redirectable on the catch means (24). The connector catch can be used independently of the pivot lever (16) in order to engage with the mating connector (28). The pivot lever, if present, may be fixed in a predetermined pivot position via the lever catch (48).
An electrical plug type connector (100) comprises a plug type connector housing (200) having a conductor side (201) and an insertion side (202), a contact insert (300) which can be arranged in the plug type connector housing, and a contact securing means (400) which can be arranged in the plug type connector housing in order to fix the contact insert in the plug type connector housing. The contact securing means has a resiliently deformable contact lance (440) having an eighth abutment face (460). The plug type connector housing has a sixth abutment face (260). The eighth abutment face can be engaged with the sixth abutment face when the contact securing means is arranged in the plug type connector housing.
The invention relates to a contact device protection cover for an electric, electronic and/or optical contact device of a piece of equipment, a device or an apparatus, in particular an electro-contact protection cover (10) or a universal protection cover (10), having a securing region (100) for at least partially covering the contact device, and an assembly region (110, 120) for providing the contact device protection cover (10) on/over the contact device, the assembly region (110, 120) of the contact device protection cover (10) being constructed in such a manner that the contact device protection cover (10) can be provided laterally with respect to a longitudinal extent of the contact device on/over the contact device. The invention further relates to an electric, electronic and/or optical piece of equipment, device or apparatus, in particular for a motor vehicle, having a contact device protection cover (10), in particular an electro-contact protection cover (10) or a universal protection cover (10), the contact device protection cover (10), in particular the electro-contact protection cover (10) or the universal protection cover (10) having a contact device protection cover (10) according to the invention.
A sensor module comprises a housing in which a first displacement sensor and a first pressure sensor are arranged. The sensor module can have a second displacement sensor and a second pressure sensor. The module is being provided to monitor a coupling of a motor vehicle, for example a dual coupling of a lorry.
The invention relates to contactless plug connectors and contactless plug connector systems for electromagnetically connecting a corresponding mating plug connector. In order to allow for an electromagnetic connection, the invention suggest providing at least one input terminal for inputting a baseband input signal; an antenna element arranged at the mating end of the contactless plug connector; and a transmitting circuit for modulating the inputted baseband input signal on a predetermined carrier frequency and for transmitting the modulated baseband input signal via the antenna element as a radio wave with the predetermined carrier frequency. In particular, the contactless plug connector and contactless plug connector system include an electromagnetic shielding element arranged to surround the transmitting circuit and the antenna element with a rim portion forming an opening at the mating end of the contactless plug connector.
The invention relates to contactless plug connectors and contactless plug connector systems for electromagnetically connecting a corresponding mating plug connector. In order to allow for an electromagnetic connection, the invention suggest providing at least one antenna element arranged within the mating end of the contactless plug connector to transmit and/or to receive radio waves modulated with a predetermined carrier frequency, a transmitting/receiving circuit for modulating an inputted baseband input signal onto the predetermined carrier frequency and transmitting the modulated baseband input signal and/or for demodulating a received radio wave into a baseband output signal. In particular, the contactless plug connector and contactless plug connector system include a securing element for securing the mating end of the contactless plug connector at close proximity to a corresponding mating end of the mating connector such that an electromagnetic connection can be established with the corresponding mating connector.
A fixing and monitoring device comprises a sensor housing and a sensor carrier. The sensor housing has a receiving region in which a slotted guide is provided. The sensor carrier has a plurality of guiding pins. The sensor carrier is arranged in the receiving region. The guiding pins are guided in the slotted guide.
An electronic device comprises a housing which only has precisely one opening (130), through which an inner space of the housing is accessible. A covering plate (200) is arranged in the opening, an electrically conductive contact pin (210,220) extending through the covering plate into the inner space of the housing.
Certain types of aggregation enclosures include cable input ports and downwardly angled cable output ports. A cover is pivotally coupled to the body so that the cover moves between an open position and a closed position. A modular component panel may be disposed within the enclosure. The component panel includes one or more distribution components (e.g., fiber distribution components or power distribution components) configured to connect at least a portion of an incoming cable to at least a portion of an outgoing cable.
The invention relates to a two-part crimped contact element (1). The invention further relates to a method for producing a two-part crimped contact element (1). The invention further relates to a device for producing a two-part crimped contact element (1). Previous crimped contact elements (1) comprising two portions (2, 3) have a high transition resistance between the two portions (2, 3) and insufficient mechanical stability. The crimped contact element (1) according to the invention overcomes these disadvantages by at least one pressure-shaped connection element (17) being used to connect the two portions (2, 3).
H01R 13/20 - Pins, blades, or sockets shaped, or provided with separate member, to retain co-operating parts together
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
The invention relates to a device (1) for measuring a normal force (2), in particular a normal force (2) in a connector (6). In previous devices (1), the normal force (2) is only measured indirectly and dynamically via the bending of a measurement arm (5) during a movement of the measurement arm (5). The object of the invention is thus to provide an improved device (1) for direct and static measurement of the normal force (2). This is achieved by the present invention by an outer face of a measurement arm (5) having a measurement cell (10) which can be contacted by a contact location (9) of the connector (6).
G01L 1/18 - Measuring force or stress, in general using properties of piezo-resistive materials, i.e. materials of which the ohmic resistance varies according to changes in magnitude or direction of force applied to the material
G01L 5/00 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes
G01L 5/16 - Apparatus for, or methods of, measuring force, work, mechanical power, or torque, specially adapted for specific purposes for measuring several components of force
The invention relates to a method for producing a crimped connection and a crimped connection between an electrical conductor and a crimped element which is crimped to the conductor, electrically conductive particles being arranged between the conductor and the crimped element.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materialsConnections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
The present invention relates to a charging socket (1) for a plug type connection (3), in particular for charging an insertion - force - intensive plug type connection (3) of an electric vehicle, having a socket housing (7) which has an insertion opening (8) for introducing the connector contacts (5) of a connector (2) along an insertion direction (E) into the socket housing (7) and having a contact arrangement (12) which comprises the socket contacts (14) of the charging socket (1). In order to provide a charging socket (1) which enables user- friendly, low- force insertion and release of a plug type connection (3) for charging electric vehicles, there is provision according to the invention for the contact arrangement (12) to be constructed so as to be able to be moved from a waiting position, in which the socket contacts (14) are spaced apart from the connector contacts (5) of a connector (2) inserted into the charging socket (1), into a charging position, in which the socket contacts (14) are connected to the connector contacts (5) of the connector (2) inserted into the charging socket (1).
The present invention relates to a method for contactless measurement of a relative position of a magnetic field source (102) which produces a magnetic field and a magnetic field sensor (100) in relation to each other. The present invention also further relates to a corresponding displacement sensor. According to the present invention, the magnetic field sensor (100) detects at least two spatial components (Bz, By) of the magnetic field and a position signal is produced from the measured components. The method comprises the following steps: calculating the position signal based on a quotient of the two magnetic field components; correcting, before the quotient is calculated, the magnetic field component which extends in a movement direction between the magnetic field source (102) and the magnetic field sensor (100).
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
G01D 5/244 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing characteristics of pulses or pulse trainsMechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means generating pulses or pulse trains
78.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH FIELD TERMINABLE INSULATION DISPLACEMENT CONTACT
The electrical connector assembly for field terminable connections includes a housing, a switch assembly, at least one open channel, at least one insulated wire, and a removable cover. The switch assembly is arranged and disposed within the housing and includes at least one contact. The open channel is disposed within the housing and aligned with the contact. The insulated wire has an insulation layer and a conductive core and is arranged and disposed within the channel and is adjacent to at least one contact. The removable cover for the housing includes at least one protrusion, the protrusion arranged and disposed to cooperate with the open channel, the contact and the insulated wire. Securing the removable cover with the housing causes the insulation displacement contact to penetrate the insulation layer on the at least one insulated wire to form electrical contact between the respective conductive core and the respective contact.
H01R 4/24 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
H01R 13/70 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
79.
METHOD FOR IMPROVING THE TRANSITION RESISTANCE IN AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO CONTACT ELEMENTS AND COMPONENT HAVING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO CONTACT ELEMENTS
The invention relates to a method for improving the transition resistance in an electrical connection, in particular a pressure connection, between two contact elements (1, 2). With repeated mechanical or thermal loads, such connections, in particular connections having a small cross-section or comprising soft material, have a transition resistance which increases over time. According to the invention, the transition resistance is improved by there being applied to at least one contact face (3, 4) of a contact element (1, 2) a chemically reducing substance (6) which activates the contact face (3, 4) and consequently increases the conductivity and the cold welding density.
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
80.
ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE METAL/PLASTIC HYBRID COMPRISING A POLYMER MATERIAL, A FIRST METAL AND METAL PARTICLES OF A SECOND METAL EMBEDDED IN THE FIRST METAL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING SUCH
The invention relates to an electrically conductive metal/plastic hybrid which comprises a matrix of a polymer material, a network embedded in the matrix and made of a metal having a first melting temperature, and metal particles within the network having a second melting temperature higher than the first melting temperature. Further, the invention relates to a method of producing such a metal/plastic hybrid. Metal/plastic hybrids of the afore-mentioned type are known from the prior art, but in order to achieve high electric conductivity, contain high percentages of the higher melting metal particles, which gives them a high density and a high heat capacity. The invention provides metal/plastic hybrids with a lower density and a lower heat capacity by using aluminium as one component of the metal particles. Furthermore, a method of producing such a metal/plastic hybrid is provided.
The invention relates to an electric contact spring for small installation spaces, in particular for electrical touch contacting, for use of the electric contact spring (10) in accordance with provisions, the electric contact spring (10) for limiting a mechanical tension of the electric contact spring (10) being constructed in such a manner that the electric contact spring (10) can be brought into abutment with itself and a retention member (20), the electric contact spring (10) being substantially exclusively resiliently deformable. The invention further relates to an electric spring contact device for small installation spaces, in particular for electrically contacting electrical devices or apparatuses, having a retention member (20), on/in which at least one electric contact spring (10) is provided, the electric contact spring (10) and the retention member (20) for limiting a mechanical tension of the electric contact spring (10) being constructed in such a manner that, when the electric contact spring (10) is used in accordance with provisions, a resilient portion (150) and/or bending portion (160) of the electric contact spring (10) can be positioned on the retention member (20).
The invention relates to a switching device (1) for operating or load current paths having a closed switching state (B) and an open switching state (S). In order to ensure that operating or load current paths are interrupted in the case of excessive operating currents or on demand, it is provided according to the invention that the switching device (1) comprises a first (15) and a second (40) operating member, which are designed to influence the switching state (B, S), the first operating member (15) being arranged in the operating current path (5) and the second operating member (40) being arranged in a control current path (41).
H01H 50/20 - Movable parts of magnetic circuits, e.g. armature movable inside coil and substantially lengthwise with respect to axis thereofMovable parts of magnetic circuits, e.g. armature movable coaxially with respect to coil
H01H 71/68 - Power reset mechanisms actuated by electromagnet
H01H 89/08 - Combination of a manual reset circuit with a contactor, i.e. the same circuit controlled by both a protective and a remote control device with both devices using the same contact pair
83.
SWITCH ARRANGEMENT FOR ESTABLISHING AND/OR DISCONNECTING A CONNECTION BETWEEN A CONNECTOR AND A MATING-CONNECTOR
The invention relates to a switch arrangement comprising a connector (11) and a complementary mating-connector (12), for establishing and/or disconnecting a connection between said connector and mating-connector, the mating-connector being arranged, in particular, on a safety switch (2), and the connector being associated, in particular, with an exchangeable auxiliary module for said safety switch.
The invention relates to an electrical contact coating (10) for an electrically conductive substrate (20), preferably a substrate (20) made of copper, a copper-based alloy or a copper-plated substrate (20), in particular for a high-temperature application in an electric or hybrid motor vehicle, with a layered arrangement (10) which can be applied to the substrate (20) and which has two layers (110, 130), the one layer (110) comprising a transition metal and the other layer (130) a noble metal, with an intermediate layer (120) being provided between the two layers (110, 130) of the layered arrangement (10), which intermediate layer comprises copper, and one of the two layers (110, 130) being an outer layer (110, 130). Further, the invention relates to an electrical or electromechanical contact element (2) for a high-temperature application, in particular for the high-voltage or automotive sector; to an electrical, electronic and/or electro-optical connector (1), in particular a plug-in connector (1) or a connection means (1) for high-temperature applications, in particular in the high-voltage and/or high-current sector; and to the use of copper or a layer comprising copper for a coating (10), in particular an electrical contact coating (10), preferably for high-temperature applications.
C23C 30/00 - Coating with metallic material characterised only by the composition of the metallic material, i.e. not characterised by the coating process
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
H01R 12/77 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
An electrical contact element has a contact body having a receiving region which is orientated in an insertion direction and a contact spring which protrudes into the receiving region and which is in abutment with the contact body in an abutment region. The contact body has, in the abutment region, a notch which is orientated parallel with the insertion direction and which is directed towards the contact spring.
The invention relates to a connector, in particular an electrical high-voltage plug type connector (1), for applications in the automotive or electrical engineering sector, having an outer housing (10), a seal (20) and an inner housing (30), the seal (20) being provided between the outer housing (10) and the inner housing (30), and the seal (20) being constructed and arranged in the connector (1) in such a manner that a common contact region (3) of the connector (1) with a complementary counter-connector (5) can be sealed by means of the seal (20). The invention further relates to a ready-made cable, an apparatus or a device, the ready-made cable, the apparatus or the device having a connector (1) according to the invention. The invention further relates to a connection, in particular an electrical high-voltage plug type connection (1, 5), for applications in the automotive or electrical engineering sector, having a connector (1) according to the invention and a complementary counter-connector (5).
Methods and systems are provided for a dry silicone gel in a closure or interconnect system. The dry silicone gel may be made by reacting a crosslinker, a chain extender, and a vinyl-terminated polydimethylsiloxane. The reaction may be conducted in the presence of a catalyst. In certain embodiments, the dry silicone gel may comprise: (1) a hardness between 100 g and 300 g, (2) a stress relaxation between 30% and 60% when subjected to a deformation of 50% of the original size of the gel, (3) a compression set between 4% and 20% after 50% strain has been applied to the gel for 1000 hours at 70C, and/or (4) less than 10% oil bleed out under compression of 1.2 atm after 60 days at 60°C.
The invention relates to a plug type connector (1) having a chamber block (2) for receiving at least one contact element and having a contact fixing member (17) for fixing the position of the contact element in the chamber block (2). In order to also be able to produce the plug type connector (1) in a simple and cost-effective manner even with small dimensions, there is provision according to the invention for the contact fixing member (17) to be arranged so as to be at least partially accessible from outside the chamber block (2) in a recess (15) which is provided in the chamber block (2) and which is open transversely relative to the receiving direction (A).
The invention relates to a contact cavity insert for an electrical connection device (20), in particular an electrical connector, preferably a FAKRA connector, for the automotive sector, the contact cavity insert (30) being constructed in such a manner that, by means of the contact cavity insert (30), the electrical connection device (20) can be provided in a contact cavity of a connector housing of the electrical connector, the contact cavity insert (30) being constructed in two parts. The invention further relates to a method for equipping an electrical shielding device (24) with a contact cavity insert (30) and for producing an electrical connection device (20) for an electrical connector, preferably a FAKRA connector, for the automotive sector, a shell element (300) or a half-shell element (300) of the contact cavity insert (30) being provided in each case at mutually opposing sides on the shielding device (24), and there being produced inside the shielding device (24) an electrical contact device on which an electrical cable (5) is provided.
H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
A plug connector has a housing with a cap, the cap having a lever which can adopt a first position and a second position. In this case, the housing is opened in the first position of the lever and closed in the second position of the lever. Furthermore, the plug connector has a locking device 300 which can adopt a blocking position which is intended to lock the lever in the second position. The locking device is elastically movable out of its blocking position into a release position in order to unlock the lever in the second position. Furthermore, the locking device is elastically movable out of its blocking position into an overload position in order to unlock the lever in the second position if a force exerted on the lever exceeds a set value. In this case, the overload position differs from the release position.
H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
91.
ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT WITH A COVER LAYER HAVING A CHEMICAL REDUCING AGENT, ELECTRICAL CONTACT ARRANGEMENT AND METHODS FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT AND FOR REDUCING OXIDIZATION OF A CONTACT SECTION OF AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT ELEMENT
The invention relates to an electrical contact element (1, 1', 15), an electrical contact arrangement (14) and methods for manufacturing an electrical contact element (1, 1', 15) and for reducing oxidization of a contact section (C, C') of an electrical contact element (1, 1', 15). In order to avoid that the durability of the contact element (1, 1', 15) and therefore of the contact arrangement (14) is negatively influenced by growing oxide layers on contact surfaces (4, 4'), the contact element (1, 1', 15) is provided with a cover layer (2, 2') with a chemical reducing agent (5) that can be activated by frictional forces.
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
H01H 1/02 - Contacts characterised by the material thereof
92.
PLUG CONTACT MODULES AND PLUG CONTACT ARRANGEMENT FOR TRANSMITTING FREQUENCIES IN THE GIGAHERTZ RANGE
The invention relates to plug contact modules (42, 44) and a plug contact arrangement (78) comprising two complementary plug contact modules (42, 44) as used in particular in industrial input/output modules for carrier rails. The plug contact modules and the plug contact arrangement are intended to transmit frequencies in the gigahertz range. To this end, a first plug contact module (42) is provided with a contact portion (20) which is constructed as a socket contact (46) and which has at least two contact members (106) which are connected to each other on a member base (108) and which delimit a contact blade receiving member (112) which is open at least in an insertion direction (18) at two opposing sides and which are provided with contact faces (118) in the region of the contact blade receiving member. The contact members extend in a linear manner and parallel with each other from the member base to the contact blade receiving member when the contact faces have a spacing from each other which corresponds to the sum of the material thicknesses (111) of the contact members. A second, complementary plug contact module (44) is provided with a contact portion (20) which is constructed as a contact blade (34) and which is constructed so as to be able to be introduced into the contact blade receiving member (112) of the socket contact (46) and which is produced from two layers (84) of a metal sheet (80). In the plug contact arrangement (78) in which the frequencies are transmitted in the gigahertz range between two complementary plug contact modules (42, 44), the material thickness (87) of the contact blade (34) corresponds to the sum of the material thicknesses (111) of the contact members.
The invention relates to an antenna assembly for a mobile terminal and a mobile terminal using the antenna assembly. A fundamental idea of the invention is to use an electrically conductive casing of the mobile terminal as a radiation element of an antenna system. In an embodiment of the invention, there is a provided an antenna assembly for a mobile terminal (20), which includes: a radiation element (206) integrated with a cover of the mobile terminal, consisted of an electrically conductive material and including at least one antenna port (261, 262) formed thereon,wherein the antenna port is capable of exciting the radiation element to operate in a plurality of frequency bands when the cover is fastened to the mobile terminal. Such a design can reduce the number of separate antennas in an existing mobile terminal and thus further miniaturize the mobile terminal.
Contact arrangement having a housing (1, 13) having a group of electrical contacts (8) which are guided with spacing through a wall (6) of the housing, the contacts protruding from a front side (27) of the wall and the contacts protruding from a rear side (28) of the wall, the rear side of the wall having a shoulder in the region of the contacts so that the rear side is recessed in the region of the contacts with respect to other regions of the rear side.
The invention relates to an overload safety device (1) for protecting electrical and/or electronic components from operating currents (lb) which are above a threshold operating current. In order to ensure that the overload safety device (1) prevents operating currents (lb) which are above the threshold operating current in a safe, rapid manner which is substantially independent of external factors, there is provision according to the invention for a switching device (6) of the overload safety device (1) to be able to be actuated by operating currents (lb) which are above the threshold operating current and to be constructed so as to be able to be moved from an operating state (B) into a protection state (S) and for the overload safety device (1) to be constructed with a retention device (11) which has at least one retention magnet (12, 13) which secures the operating state (B).
H01H 77/08 - Protective overload circuit-breaking switches operated by excess current and requiring separate action for resetting in which the excess current itself provides the energy for opening the contacts, and having a separate reset mechanism with electromagnetic opening retained closed by permanent or remanent magnetism and opened by windings acting in opposition
96.
CONNECTOR ELEMENT HAVING SECOND CONTACT SECURING MEANS
The present invention relates to an electrical connector element (1) having at least one contact receiving member (7) for an electrical contact element (100) which can be inserted in an insertion direction (E) as far as its end position (F) into the at least one contact receiving member (7), having a locking member (9) by means of which the contact element (100) in its locking position (L) can be secured in the end position (F) against being removed from the at least one contact receiving member (7) counter to the insertion direction (E), and having a securing member (13) which retains the locking member (9) in the locking position (L) in its securing position (B). In order to better secure the contact elements (100) against being removed from the contact receiving members (7), there is provision according to the invention for the securing member (13) in the securing position (B) to at least partially protrude into the at least one contact receiving member (7) and consequently for the contact element (100) to be able to be additionally secured against being removed from the at least one contact receiving member (7) counter to the insertion direction (E).
The invention relates to a charging plug (1) for connection to a charging socket of a device which is intended to be charged, for example, a motor vehicle which is at least partially driven by electrical energy, or a device which provides charging energy. In order to prevent the charging plug from prematurely becoming defective as a result of corrosion or electromigration, there is provision according to the invention for a switching device (27) of the charging plug (1) to be arranged partially inside and partially outside an enclosed conduction chamber (18).
The present invention relates to a coupling element for releasably connecting at least a first optical waveguide to at least a second optical waveguide and/or at least an electro- optical component, the coupling element (100) being produced in an integral manner and being secured to the optical waveguide (102) by means of a weld connection (112). There is arranged on the coupling element (100) a guiding groove (120) which has a first region (122) in which the at least one first optical waveguide (102) is partially received, and furthermore a second region (124) for partially receiving the at least one second optical waveguide. The guiding groove preferably has a V-shaped cross-section. The invention further relates to a plug type connector, a method for producing optical waveguides and a method for releasably connecting at least a first optical waveguide to at least a second optical waveguide and/or at least one electro-optical component.
The invention relates to a method for producing at least one functional region (1) on an electrical contact element (30) such as, for example, a switching contact or a plug type contact. The at least one functional region (1), for example, a contact location or a connection region for crimping or soldering connections is limited to a partial area of the contact element. In order to prevent the high environmental burden which is disadvantageous in wet-chemical methods and to overcome the restriction to a very small number of materials caused in hot dip methods in physical technical terms, and to substantially improve the spatial possibility for selection and structuring which is insufficient in both techniques, there is provision according to the invention for at least one material coating (4) to be applied mechanically in a highly selective manner to the contact element in the functional region (1) and subsequently highly energetic thermal radiation (9) such as, for example, a particle beam in the form of an ion and/or electron beam, to be directed onto the at least one material coating (4). The material coating (4) can contain new materials or material combinations which cannot be provided by previous methods. The invention further relates to a device for producing such a functional region and a contact element having such a functional region (1), the contact element (30) being produced in accordance with the above method.
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
100.
ARRANGEMENT FOR ESTABLISHING AND BREAKING A CONNECTION BETWEEN A PLUG AND A MATING PLUG
Arrangement for establishing and/or breaking a connection between a plug and a complementary mating plug, wherein a lever which can be pivoted about an axis is arranged on the plug. The connection between the plug and the mating plug can be broken when the lever is pivoted into a disconnection position and/or can be established when the lever is pivoted into a connection position. The plug is, in particular, a switch module, for example a tripping module for a mating plug which is in the form of a circuit breaker.
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