An Insulation Displacement Contact Compliant connector system (IDCC) which includes a housing, header pins, and a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Each header pin has at least a single barb to be retained into the housing. Each pin has a blade for contacting a wire. A compliant feature on the pin retains itself into holes in the PCB. The housing has a negative space similarly shaped to the pin. The housing includes a strain relief which provides a lead-in for a wire. When the system is fully assembled, the pins reside in the housing, and exit through the housing and into and through respective holes in the PCB. A wire can be inserted into the housing once the pins reside in the housing. There are several options for the assembly process including a) a pin-to-housing insertion process; b) a housing assembly-to-PCB process or a connector-to-PCB process; and c) a wired housing assembly-to-PCB assembly process or a wire harness-to-PCB assembly process.
H01R 12/51 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures
H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
H01R 43/01 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for connecting unstripped conductors to contact members having insulation cutting edges
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
An electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector can include a female housing and a terminal position assurance member forming a pre-installed assembly. The terminal position assurance member can include one or more lock arms to retain the terminal position assurance member in a final lock position, which can provide reinforcement or secondary locking for a terminal, and terminal position assurance.
H01R 13/424 - Securing in a demountable manner in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
An electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector can be a low profile, high voltage connector that can include a male housing and a female housing. The male housing can support male pins that mate with terminals disposed through the female housing. The bend or outward extension of the pins can support forming one row or dual rows of solder pads.
A connector having a male housing and a female housing with keying systems is provided. The keying system on the male housing has a first keying pattern and a second keying pattern. The keying system on the female housing has a third keying pattern and a fourth keying pattern. The keying patterns can be ribs and grooves. A rib of the first keying pattern can be inserted to a groove of the third keying pattern to allow mating of the male housing and the female housing. A rib of the second keying pattern can be inserted to a groove of the fourth keying pattern to allow mating of the male housing and the female housing.
A secondary lock system connector assembly engaging and warning system, and a method for operating thereof includes a connector assembly having male and female connectors, the female connector having a secondary lock system (SLS) inside thereof. Engagement steps or assembling processes of the male and female connectors include Stage Nos. 1-4 depending on the position of the male connector inside the female connector. In Stage No. 1, the male connector begins to be brought towards the female connector such that a flag member of the SLS remains hidden inside the female connector. In Stage No. 2, the male connector enters the female connector and begins to engage with the SLS, while the flag member of the SLS continues to remain hidden inside the female connector. In Stage No. 3, an activating member of the male connector has engaged with the SLS, with the male and female connectors being partially mated, half-mated or at a pre-lock position, while the flag member of the SLS becomes elevated towards the outside of the female assembly in a visual and tactile warning position for an operator to see and observe. A spring element or component may be provided with the SLS for automatically or resiliently moving the flag member in or out of female connector to provide the engaging and warning system. In Stage No. 4, the male and female connectors become fully-mated or at a full-lock position, and the flag member of the SLS returns to its hidden position inside the female connector.
A secondary lock system connector assembly engaging and warning system, and a method for operating thereof includes a connector assembly having male and female connectors, the female connector having a secondary lock system SLS inside thereof. Engagement steps or assembling processes of the male and female connectors include four stages depending on the position of the male connector inside the female connector.
A hidden releasable barcode or QR code for indicating mating or non-mating of two elements, which includes a conceiling feature which indicates the non-mating of said two elements, and an indicating feature which indicates the mating of said two elements. The conceiling feature and the indicating feature are one and the same structure with no relative motion between the conceiling feature and the indicating feature. The same structure on which the conceiling feature and the indicating feature are located is a rotatable platter, wherein the conceiling feature is an upper side of the rotatable platter, while the indicating feature is an underside of the rotatable platter having the barcode or QR code thereon. When the rotatable platter becomes unblocked, a spring (i.e., a torsion spring, coil spring, a combination thereof, or the like) or a mechanical linkage rotates the platter from the upper side of the platter (conceiling feature) to the underside of the platter containing thereon the barcode or the QR code (indicating feature).
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
The seal spring of the present invention has a dual functionality. The seal spring provides both a sealing property and spring function in use within an electrical connector system, which is accomplished by its elastomeric qualities. The seal spring is preferably comprised of Silicone, EPDM rubber or materials and compositions that provide similar performance during use, or the like. The seal spring of the present invention is not limited or defined into a spring section or a seal section by its geometry. Shown is an implementation of the seal spring within an outer housing and connector assembly. The seal spring compresses and provides adequate spring force against a tab or tabs within the outer housing. The seal spring also functions as an interface seal and an environmental seal during use. The seal spring is, substantially, in its entirety, of a contiguous and continuous single construction. No part or section of the seal spring is made up of welded, soldered, or brazen part or section.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
F16J 15/02 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
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TERMINAL SPRING SPACER, AND A FEMALE TERMINAL UTILIZING SAID SPRING SPACER
A terminal spring on a female terminal that integrates a terminal spring spacer to underlying terminal bases of said terminal spring to aid in maintaining proper contact interface gap for receiving therein a corresponding male terminal. The terminal spring spacer is integrally, contiguously, or unitarily connected to said terminal spring as a single piece. The female terminal, onto which the terminal spring with the terminal spring spacer is joined, includes a pair of terminal bases, each having a contact zone, a transition zone, and a terminal (wire) zone. The contact zones and transition zones of the first and second terminal bases are substantially contained within the terminal spring. The terminal spring spacer effectively maintains a correct gap through an interface gap between front ends of the contact zones of the first and second terminal bases through another gap between transition zones of the first and second terminal bases for accommodating therein the corresponding male terminal.
A terminal spring on a female terminal that integrates a terminal spring spacer to underlying terminal bases of said terminal spring to aid in maintaining proper contact interface gap for receiving therein a corresponding male terminal. The terminal spring spacer is integrally, contiguously, or unitarily connected to said terminal spring as a single piece. The female terminal, onto which the terminal spring with the terminal spring spacer is joined, includes a pair of terminal bases, each having a contact zone, a transition zone, and a terminal (wire) zone. The contact zones and transition zones of the first and second terminal bases are substantially contained within the terminal spring. The terminal spring spacer effectively maintains a correct gap through an interface gap between front ends of the contact zones of the first and second terminal bases through another gap between transition zones of the first and second terminal bases for accommodating therein the corresponding male terminal.
H01R 13/18 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure with the spring member surrounding the socket
H01R 13/15 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure
H01R 13/17 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being on the pin
H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
H01R 24/60 - Contacts spaced along planar side wall transverse to longitudinal axis of engagement
H01R 13/10 - Sockets for co-operation with pins or blades
H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
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A HIDDEN RELEASABLE BARCODE OR QR CODE FOR INDICATING MATING OR NON-MATING OF TWO ELEMENTS, AND OPERATION THEREOF
A hidden releasable barcode or QR code for indicating mating or non-mating of two elements, which includes a concealing feature which indicates the non-mating of said two elements, and an indicating feature which indicates the mating of said two elements. The concealing feature and the indicating feature are one and the same structure with no relative motion between the concealing feature and the indicating feature. The same structure on which the concealing feature and the indicating feature are located is a rotatable platter, wherein the concealing feature is an upper side of the rotatable platter, while the indicating feature is an underside of the rotatable platter having the barcode or QR code thereon.
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
G06K 19/06 - Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital markings characterised by the kind of the digital marking, e.g. shape, nature, code
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
H01R 13/633 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only
An electrical connector having a housing for receiving therein at least one terminal; a hinged cover, operably coupled to the housing, for covering the terminal received by the housing; at least a hinge member operably coupled to the housing and the hinged cover; and an independent secondary terminal lock (ISL) within the hinged cover for locking the terminal within the housing when the hinged cover is at a closed position. The ISL blocks the terminal from being removed or dislodged from the housing. The housing and the hinged cover have a locking mechanism that retains and secures the hinged cover onto the housing, and thereby locks the terminal within the housing. Alternatively, the housing and the hinged cover have another locking mechanism that includes a substantially flexible member having an elongated slot and extending from a side portion of the housing for accommodating therein at least an elongated retention member extending from at least a side of the hinged cover.
H01R 13/422 - Securing in a demountable manner in resilient one-piece base or case; One-piece base or case formed with resilient locking means
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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AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING LIVING HINGE AND INDEPENDENT SECONDARY TERMINAL LOCK (ISL), AND METHOD FOR OPERATING THEREOF
An electrical connector having a housing for receiving therein at least one terminal; a hinged cover, operably coupled to the housing, for covering the terminal received by the housing; at least a hinge member operably coupled to the housing and the hinged cover; and an independent secondary terminal lock (ISL) within the hinged cover for locking the terminal within the housing when the hinged cover is at a closed position. The ISI blocks the terminal from being removed or dislodged from the housing. The housing and the hinged cover have a locking mechanism that retains and secures the hinged cover onto the housing, and thereby locks the terminal within the housing. Alternatively, the housing and the hinged cover have another locking mechanism that includes a substantially flexible member having an elongated slot and extending from a side portion of the housing for accommodating therein at least an elongated retention member.
An electrical male terminal of this invention includes a clamp or crimp area, a main body, and a blade. Protruding members and support members of the main body act as overstress protection. A panel shield member protects a protruding guide member. In another embodiment of this invention, a protruding member extends from a first support member of the main body, and a cut-out portion at the lower portion of the main body accommodates therein the protruding member. Furthermore, in this another embodiment of the electrical male terminal of this invention, a protrusion extends from the unattached end portion of the lever member to protect the electrical male terminal from inadvertently falling out during use. The configuration or shape of the cross-section across the upper portion at the front portion of the main body and the support member at the front portion of the main body of the electrical male terminal is substantially U-shaped. The configuration or shape of the cross-section across the attached portion of the lever member of the electrical male terminal is substantially U-shaped. The electrical male terminal is formed, substantially in its entirety, as a contiguous and continuous single construction having included therein at least the main body, the clamp or crimp area, and the neck area that joins the main body and the clamp or crimp area, and/or the lever member (or tang member) and/or the blade.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
H01R 13/432 - Securing in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members by stamped-out resilient tongue snapping behind shoulder in base or case
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DETACHABLE HEADER HOUSING FOR A HEADER CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING THEREOF
A shielded sealed header connector assembly having a detachable header housing, which is comprised of a outer shell and a metal shield member, and inner housing. The header housing is secured on a metal case with bolts and attached with an inner housing. The metal shield member, shields or seals the inner housing from EMI, external damage, either due to physical impact or from environmental contaminants. A method for detaching the header housing includes steps of unsecuring the header housing from the metal case by removing bolts and unlocking it from the inner housing while the inner housing maintains connection to a electrical device. A method for attaching a serviced, repaired, replaced or new header housing includes steps of attaching the header connector to the metal case with bolts; and locking the header connector to the inner housing, while maintaining the connection of the inner housing to the electrical device.
H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
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Connector assembly having a terminal position assurance (TPA) device that is cam actuated by a seal retainer, and a method for operating thereof
The connector assembly includes a terminal position assurance (TPA) device, and a seal retainer. A downwardly extending protrusion member of the seal retainer engages with a recess on an upper surface of an upper portion of the TPA device to form a cam linkage mechanism or a cam mechanical linkage for the TPA device and the seal retainer. The seal retainer, when pushed or inserted towards an outer housing, by way of the cam linkage mechanism with the TPA device, pushes the TPA device to one side such that the terminals within the outer housing remain unlocked. The seal retainer, when further pushed or inserted toward the outer housing, by way of the cam linkage mechanism, moves the TPA device laterally to an opposite side such that the TPA device blocks the terminals within the outer housing. A lower portion of the seal retainer is, at a pre-lock or full-lock position, engaged with mating locking members at a bottom portion of a terminal guidance member.
A detachable outer shell for a shielded device connector, characterized by a header connector with a shield member, characterized in that the header connector with a shield member is detachably assembled, attached, or mounted onto a housing of a shielded device connector, and characterized in that the shielded device remains connected to an electrical device. Methods for attaching detaching an outer shell for a shielded device connector.
A power connector system having a right-angle type plug connector or a straight type plug connector engageable with a header connector. The right-angle type plug connector is a plug connector having a mating direction, which is 90 degrees from the centerline of the cables exiting from the plug connector. The straight type plug connector is a plug connector having a mating direction, which is parallel to the centerline of the cables exiting the back of the plug connector. The header connector holds at least a female receiving terminal or receptacle made of a high electrical conductivity material. The female receiving terminal or receptacle includes fingers that extend parallel to each other, and are spaced apart from each other, and further includes a reinforcing spring member. The plug connector holds at least a male rectangular tab terminal, the male rectangular tab terminal having a short edge and a long edge. The female receiving terminal of the header connector may mate with either the short edge or the long edge of the male rectangular tab terminal of the plug connector. The other end of the male rectangular tab terminal includes a wire or a cable attached thereto via welding, mechanical crimp, or the like.
A detachable outer shell, which is comprised of a header connector with a shield member, for a shielded device connector. The header connector with a shield member is detachably assembled, attached, or mounted onto a housing of a shielded device connector, while the shielded device preferably remains connected to an electrical device. A method for detaching the outer shell for the shielded device connector includes the steps of detaching the header connector with the shield member of the outer shell, which may require service, repair or replacement, from the housing of the shielded device; and disassembling or removing the header connector with the shield member of the outer shell from the housing of the shielded device connector, while maintaining connection of the shielded device to the electrical device.
A detachable outer shell, which is comprised of a header connector with a shield member, for a shielded device connector. The header connector with a shield member is detachably assembled, attached, or mounted onto a housing of a shielded device connector, while the shielded device preferably remains connected to an electrical device. A method for detaching the outer shell for the shielded device connector includes the steps of detaching the header connector with the shield member of the outer shell, which may require service, repair or replacement, from the housing of the shielded device; and disassembling or removing the header connector with the shield member of the outer shell from the housing of the shielded device connector, while maintaining connection of the shielded device to the electrical device.
method for attaching the outer shell for the shielded device connector includes the steps of attaching the header connector with the shield member of the outer shell, which may been serviced, repaired, or replaced, onto the housing of the shielded device connector; and assembling, mounting, or connecting the header connector with the shield member of the outer shell back onto the housing of the shielded device connector, while maintaining the connection of the shielded device connector to the electrical device.
A power connector system having a right-angle type plug connector or a straight type plug connector engageable with a header connector. The header connector holds at least a female receiving terminal or receptacle made of a high electrical conductivity material. The female receiving terminal or receptacle includes fingers that extend parallel to each other, and are spaced apart from each other, and further includes a reinforcing spring member. The plug connector holds at least a male rectangular tab terminal, the male rectangular tab terminal having a short edge and a long edge. The female receiving terminal of the header connector may mate with either the short edge or the long edge of the male rectangular tab terminal of the plug connector. The other end of the male rectangular tab terminal includes a wire or a cable attached thereto via welding, mechanical crimp, or the like.
H01R 13/18 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure with the spring member surrounding the socket
The connector assembly includes a terminal position assurance (TPA) device, and a seal retainer. A downwardly extending notch member of the seal retainer engages with a recess on an upper surface of an upper portion of the TPA device to form a cam linkage mechanism or a cam mechanical linkage for the TPA device and the seal retainer. The seal retainer, when pushed or inserted towards an outer housing, by way of the cam linkage mechanism with the TPA device, pushes the TPA device to one side such that the terminals within the outer housing remain unlocked. The seal retainer, when further pushed or inserted toward the outer housing, by way of the cam linkage mechanism, moves the TPA device laterally to an opposite side such that the TPA device blocks the tenninals within the outer housing.
H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
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 correct or full 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
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A DETACHABLE HEADER HOUSING FOR A HEADER CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY, AND METHOD FOR DISASSEMBLING OR ASSEMBLING THEREOF
A shielded sealed header connector assembly having a detachable header housing, which is comprised of a outer shell and a metal shield member, and inner housing. The header housing is secured on a metal case with bolts and attached with an inner housing.. The metal shield member, shields or seals the inner housing from EMI, external damage, either due to physical impact or from environmental contaminants. A method for detaching the header housing includes steps of unsecuring the header housing from the metal case by removing bolts and unlocking it from the inner housing while the inner housing maintains connection to a electrical device. A method for attaching a serviced, repaired, replaced or new header housing includes steps of attaching the header connector to the metal case with bolts; and locking the header connector to the inner housing, while maintaining the connection of the inner housing to the electrical device.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 24/76 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall
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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Method for assembling an elastomer seal spring in a connector assembly
The seal spring of the present invention has a dual functionality. The seal spring provides both a sealing property and spring function in use within an electrical connector system, which is accomplished by its elastomeric qualities. The seal spring is preferably comprised of Silicone, EPDM rubber or materials and compositions that provide similar performance during use, or the like. The seal spring of the present invention is not limited or defined into a spring section or a seal section by its geometry. Shown is an implementation of the seal spring within an outer housing and connector assembly. The seal spring compresses and provides adequate spring force against a tab or tabs within the outer housing. The seal spring also functions as an interface seal and an environmental seal during use. The seal spring is, substantially, in its entirety, of a contiguous and continuous single construction. No part or section of the seal spring is made up of welded, soldered, or brazen part or section.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
F16J 15/02 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces
H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
An electrical male terminal of this invention includes a clamp or crimp area, a main body, and a blade. Protruding members and support members of the main body act as overstress protection. A panel shield member protects a protruding guide member. In another embodiment of this invention, a protruding member extends from a first support member of the main body, and a cut-out portion at the lower portion of the main body accommodates therein the protruding member to prevent the tang member from inadvertently or accidentally rotating relative to the lower portion of the main body. Furthermore, in this another embodiment of the electrical male terminal of this invention, a protrusion extends from the unattached end portion of the lever member for allowing the lever member to deflect upward when the protruding member of the unattached end portion interacts with an internal protrusion of a housing or connector assembly, thereby making it more difficult to remove the electrical male terminal from the housing or connector assembly, thereby protecting the electrical male terminal from inadvertently falling out during use.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
The seal spring of the present invention has a dual functionality. The seal spring provides both a sealing property and spring function in use within an electrical connector system, which is accomplished by its elastomeric qualities. The seal spring is preferably comprised of Silicone, EPDM rubber or materials and compositions that provide similar performance during use, or the like. The seal spring of the present invention is not limited or defined into a spring section or a seal section by its geometry. Shown is an implementation of the seal spring within a conductive female housing and connector assembly. The seal spring compresses and provides adequate spring force against a disk ferrule assembly, pressing the disk ferrule assembly, with a wire shield, against a conductive female outer housing, providing a grounding scheme for the connector assembly. The seal spring also seals against the female outer housing and a wire.
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
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Method for improving clearance and creepage in a high voltage connector assembly using a male or female terminal position assurance (TPA) device
A method for improving clearance and creepage in a male or female high voltage connector assembly using a male terminal position assurance (TPA) device. The high voltage connector assembly is suitable for high voltage electrical terminals. The method includes the steps of allowing a clearance and creepage or electrical path to extend from at least a high voltage electrical terminal to a conductive male outer housing, and or between another terminal using a male or a female TPA device. The TPA device is inserted in the high voltage connector assembly, whereby a clearance and creepage or electrical path extends from the high voltage electrical terminal along at least a surface of the TPA device and to the male outer housing of the high voltage connector assembly or from the high voltage electrical terminal to another high voltage electrical terminal in using the male and or female TPA device.
The seal spring of the present invention has a dual functionality. The seal spring provides both a sealing property and spring function in use within an electrical connector system, which is accomplished by its elastomeric qualities. The seal spring is preferably comprised of Silicone, EPDM rubber or materials and compositions that provide similar performance during use, or the like. The seal spring of the present invention is not limited or defined into a spring section or a seal section by its geometry. Shown is an implementation of the seal spring within a conductive female housing and connector assembly. The seal spring compresses and provides adequate spring force against a disk ferrule assembly, pressing the disk ferrule assembly, with a wire shield, against a conductive female outer housing, providing a grounding scheme for the connector assembly. The seal spring also seals against the female outer housing and a wire.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
F16J 15/02 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces
H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
H01R 13/652 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices with earth pin, blade or socket
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
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VERIFICATION SYSTEM OR VERIFICATION METHOD FOR DETECTING A CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE (CPA) DEVICE'S CLOSURE RELATIVE TO A HOUSING USING A MACHINE OR ELECTRIC/ELECTRONIC SCAN SYSTEM FOR READING OR DETECTING SURFACE SCAN OF SIZE OR SHAPE
A verification system for detecting a connector position assurance (CPA) device's closure relative to a corresponding housing, The verification system includes a connector position assurance (CPA) device having a first visible or visual surface; a housing having a second visible or visual surface; and a scan system that scans the first visible or visual surface of said CPA device and said second visible or visual surface of the housing. The scan system detects whether the CPA device is in full-lock position relative to the housing depending on whether the scan system detects whether the first and second visible or visual surfaces are separated from each other or joined together.
A verification system or method for detecting whether a CPA. device is in a pre-lock, position or in a full -lock position relative to the housing based on a scan system's detection that a portion of a predetermined word or character on the CPA device and another portion of the predetermined word or character are separated from each other or joined together to form the predetermined word or character. The CPA device is fully engaged or in full-lock position or status with the housing when the scan system has recognized or determined that the portion of the predetermined word or character on the CPA device and the another portion of the predetermined word or character on the housing within a scan window are joined together to form the complete or full predetermined word or character.
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full 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
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VERIFICATION OF CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE DEVICE CLOSURE
A verification system or method for detecting whether a CPA device is in a pre-lock position or in a full -lock position relative to the housing based on a scan system's detection that a portion of a predetermined barcode or QR code on the CPA device and another portion of the predetermined barcode or QR code are separated from each other or joined together to form the predetermined barcode or QR code. The CPA device is fully engaged or in full-lock position or status with the housing when the scan system has recognized or determined that the portion of the predetermined barcode or QR code on the CPA device and the another portion of the predetermined barcode or QR code on the housing within a scan window are joined together to form the complete or full predetermined barcode or QR code.
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
H01R 13/642 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by position or shape of contact members
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 correct or full engagement
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A HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING IMPROVED FEMALE AND MALE HOUSINGS WITH A FEMALE TERMINAL POSITION ASSURANCE (TPA) DEVICE, AND AN IMPROVED METHOD FOR IMPROVING CLEARANCE AND CREEPAGE IN THE HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
A high voltage connector assembly having improved female and male housings with a female terminal position assurance (TPA) device, and a method for improving clearance and creepage of the electrical path in the high voltage connector assembly. The female housing includes an intermediate upper portion having apertures for respectively receiving front downward extending members of frontward extending members of the female TPA device to finally lock high voltage electrical terminals in the female housing, and to place the female TPA device in a full-lock position inside the female housing. When fully assembled, the clearance and creepage of the electrical path in the high voltage connector assembly extends in a substantially vertical direction from the high voltage electrical terminals, and extends along a separator wall of the male housing and towards the female housing. When in a full-lock position, the TPA device, in its entirety, resides outside of the female housing.
H01R 13/424 - Securing in a demountable manner in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
H01R 13/426 - Securing in a demountable manner by separate resilient retaining piece supported by base or case, e.g. collar
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
An electrical male terminal including a clamp or crimp area, a main body, and a blade. Protruding members and support members of the main body act as overstress protection. A panel shield member protects a protruding guide member. A protruding member extends from a first support member of the main body, and a cut-out portion at the lower portion of the main body accommodates therein the protruding member. A protrusion extends from the unattached end portion of the lever member to protect the electrical male terminal from inadvertently falling out during use. The shape cross-section across the upper portion at the front portion of the main body and the support member at the front portion of the main body of the electrical male terminal is substantially U-shaped. The shape of the cross-section across the attached portion of the lever member of the electrical male terminal is substantially U-shaped.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 13/20 - Pins, blades, or sockets shaped, or provided with separate member, to retain co-operating parts together
H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
H01R 24/28 - Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
An electrical male terminal of this invention includes a clamp or crimp area, a main body, and a blade. Protruding members and support members of the main body act as overstress protection. A panel shield member protects a protruding guide member. In another embodiment of this invention, a protruding member extends from a first support member of the main body, and a cut-out portion at the lower portion of the main body accommodates therein the protruding member to prevent the tang member from inadvertently or accidentally rotating relative to the lower portion of the main body.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
H01R 13/20 - Pins, blades, or sockets shaped, or provided with separate member, to retain co-operating parts together
H01R 13/422 - Securing in a demountable manner in resilient one-piece base or case; One-piece base or case formed with resilient locking means
H01R 13/428 - Securing in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members
An electrical female terminal for mating with a connector assembly generally including a main body, a two-bodied spring, and a wire fastening portion. A protrusion extends from an unattached end portion of the lever member, the protrusion having faces angled relative to each other to efficiently deflect the lever member upwards when the protrusion interacts with an internal protrusion of a housing or a connector assembly. A top portion of the retainer member of the electrical female terminal, located above the two-bodied spring, has a dimple portion. The terminal face or leading end portion of the electrical female terminal is prevented from damaging or cutting a silicone seal. The overstress feature of the tang member of the lever is improved upon by relocating and reshaping the protruding member thereof. The configuration or shape of the cross-section across the upper portion and the support member at the front end portion of the main body of the electrical female terminal is substantially U-shaped. The configuration or shape of the cross-section across the attached end portion of the lever member of the electrical female terminal is also substantially U-shaped. The electrical female terminal is formed as a continuous and contiguous single construction having included therein at least the main body, the two-bodied spring, and the wire fastening portion and/or the lever member (or tang member), along with the neck member that joins the main body and the wire fastening portion.
An electrical female terminal for mating with a connector assembly generally including a main body, a two-bodied spring, A protrusion extends from an unattached end portion of the lever member, the protrusion having faces angled relative to each other to efficiently deflect the lever member upwards when the protrusion interacts with an internal protrusion of a housing or a connector assembly, which in turn makes the electrical female terminal more difficult to remove from the housing or the connector assembly to thereby protect the electrical female terminal against the electrical female terminal from falling out during use. A top portion of the retainer member of the electrical female terminal, located above the two-bodied spring, has a dimple portion to increase the number of contacts to an upper spring of the two-bodied spring, so as to increase the stiffness of the two-bodied spring. The terminal face or leading end portion of the electrical female terminal is prevented from damaging or cutting a silicone seal, which seals the connector assembly from environmental contaminants, during mating therewith by providing thereon a recessed top face portion and a recessed bottom face portion. The overstress feature of the tang member of the lever is improved upon by relocating and reshaping the protruding member thereof.
An electrical female terminal for mating with a connector assembly generally including a main body, a two-bodied spring, A protrusion extends from an unattached end portion of the lever member, the protrusion having faces angled relative to each other to efficiently deflect the lever member upwards when the protrusion interacts with an internal protrusion of a housing or a connector assembly, which in turn makes the electrical female terminal more difficult to remove from the housing or the connector assembly to thereby protect the electrical female terminal against the electrical female terminal from falling out during use. A top portion of the retainer member of the electrical female terminal, located above the two-bodied spring, has a dimple portion to increase the number of contacts to an upper spring of the two-bodied spring, so as to increase the stiffness of the two-bodied spring.
An electrical female terminal for insertion into a connector assembly characterized by: a wire fastening portion; and a main body attached to said wire fastening portion, wherein said main body includes a spring member and a lever member, wherein a front end portion of said main body includes an upper portion and a support member, said front end portion of said main body has a substantially U-shaped configuration or shape along a cross-section, wherein an unattached end portion of said lever member has a protrusion that deflects said lever member when said protrusion interacts with an internal protrusion of said connector assembly to prevent said electrical female terminal from falling out during use, wherein said attached end portion of said lever member has a cross-section that is substantially U-shaped, and said electrical female terminal formed as a contiguous or continuous single construction.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling
A tubular high current female terminal for mating with a male terminal having an outer terminal, and at least one core terminal. The outer terminal includes at least a mating portion and a termination portion. The core terminal includes a plurality of spring contacts, and preferably, latches for attaching thereof on an elongated opening of the outer terminal. The outer terminal is a seamless preformed tube that extends from the mating portion integrally extending to the termination portion as a single piece. A plurality of tubular high current female terminals may be joined together at termination portions thereof. Also, the tubular high current female terminal may have mating portions at opposing ends thereof, such that the male terminals respectively connected thereto extend at any desired angle. Furthermore, the mating portion may be a cylindric tube for mating with a cylindric male terminal, while the termination portion is attachable to an electrical cable.
A tubular high current female terminal for mating with a male terminal having an outer terminal, and at least one core terminal. The outer terminal includes at least a mating portion and a termination portion. The core terminal includes a plurality of spring contacts, and preferably, latches for attaching thereof on an elongated opening of the outer terminal. The outer terminal is a seamless preformed tube that extends from the mating portion integrally extending to the termination portion as a single piece. The termination portion is connectable to at least an electric conductor by welding, crimping, or mechanical fastening or to an electric cable, such that the outer terminal and the electrical cable extend either in parallel or perpendicularly. A plurality of tubular high current female terminals may be joined together at termination portions thereof by welding or mechanical fastening.
H01R 13/00 - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
The seal spring of the present invention has a dual functionality. The seal spring provides both a sealing property and spring function in use within an electrical connector system, which is accomplished by its elastomeric qualities. The seal spring is preferably comprised of Silicone, EPDM rubber or materials and compositions that provide similar performance during use, or the like. The seal spring of the present invention is not limited or defined into a spring section or a seal section by its geometry. Shown is an implementation of the seal spring within an outer housing and connector assembly. The seal spring compresses and provides adequate spring force against a tab or tabs within the outer housing. The seal spring also functions as an interface seal and an environmental seal during use. The seal spring is, substantially, in its entirety, of a contiguous and continuous single construction. No part or section of the seal spring is made up of welded, soldered, or brazen part or section.
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
45.
Outer housing, having at least a conductive tab, for accommodating therein a seal spring
The present invention involves an outer housing, having a tab or plurality of tabs, the housing accommodating a seal (seal spring), a second outer housing, and a third outer housing. The tabs being conductive coated to provide an element or portion of a grounding scheme for a connector assembly containing the outer housing. The tabs make substantial contact with the third outer housing and complete a portion of the connector assembly grounding scheme. When the outer housing is provided with a seal spring, the seal spring provides more force, additional force, for higher contact pressure with the third outer housing than would be present without the seal spring.
H01R 13/00 - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
F16J 15/02 - Sealings between relatively-stationary surfaces
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
H01R 13/652 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices with earth pin, blade or socket
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
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METHOD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) PROTECTION FOR A HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING A CONDUCTIVE OUTER HOUSING, WITH AT LEAST A CONDUCTIVE TAB, THAT ACCOMMODATES THEREIN A SEAL SPRING
The present invention involves a method for reducing the effect of electromagnetic interference (EMI) by providing EMI protection to a high voltage connector assembly, by employing a conductive outer housing, having a conductive tab or plurality of conductive tabs, the conductive outer housing also accommodating a seal (seal spring), a second outer housing, and a conductive third outer housing. The tabs being conductive coated to provide an element or portion of a grounding scheme for a connector assembly containing the outer housing. The conductive tabs make substantial contact with the conductive third outer housing and complete a portion of the connector assembly grounding scheme. The seal spring provides more force, additional force, for higher contact pressure with the third outer housing than would be present without the seal spring, resulting in better electrical conductivity between a conductive tab and the conductive third outer housing when in use.
H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
The seal spring of the present invention has a dual functionality. The seal spring provides both a sealing property and spring function in use within an electrical connector system, which is accomplished by its elastomeric qualities. The seal spring is preferably comprised of Silicone, EPDM rubber or materials and compositions that provide similar performance during use, or the like. The seal spring of the present invention is not limited or defined into a spring section or a seal section by its geometry'. Shown is an implementation of the seal spring within an outer housing and connector assembly. The seal spring compresses and provides adequate spring force against a tab or tabs within the outer housing. The seal spring also functions as an interface seal and an environmental seal during use. The seal spring is, substantially, in its entirety, of a contiguous and continuous single construction. No part or section of the seal spring is made up of welded, soldered, or brazen part or section.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
48.
AN OUTER HOUSING, HAVING AT LEAST A CONDUCTIVE TAB, FOR ACCOMMODATING THEREIN A SEAL SPRING
The present invention involves an outer housing, having a tab or plurality of tabs, the housing accommodating a seal (seal spring), a second outer housing, and. a third outer housing. The tabs being conductive coated to provide an element or portion of a grounding scheme for a connector assembly containing the outer housing. The tabs make substantial contact with the third outer housing and complete a portion of the connector assembly grounding scheme. When the outer housing is provided with a seal spring, the seal spring provides more force, additional force, for higher contact pressure with the third outer housing than would be present without the seal spring.
H01R 4/66 - Connections with the terrestrial mass, e.g. earth plate, earth pin
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A METHOD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) PROTECTION FOR A HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING A CONDUCTIVE OUTER HOUSING, WITH AT LEAST A CONDUCTIVE TAB, THAT ACCOMMODATES THEREIN A SEAL SPRING
The present invention involves a method for reducing the effect of electromagnetic interference (EMI) by providing EMI protection to a high voltage connector assembly, by employing a conductive outer housing, having a conductive tab or plurality of conductive tabs, the conductive outer housing also accommodating a seal (seal spring), a second outer housing, and a conductive third outer housing. The tabs being conductive coated to provide an element or portion of a grounding scheme for a connector assembly containing the outer housing. The conductive tabs make substantial contact with the conductive third outer housing and complete a portion of the connector assembly grounding scheme. The seal spring provides more force, additional force, for higher contact pressure with the third outer housing than would be present without the seal spring, resulting in better electrical conductivity between a conductive tab and the conductive third outer housing when in use.
The seal spring of the present invention has a dual functionality. The seal spring provides both a sealing property and spring function in use within an electrical connector system, which is accomplished by its elastomeric qualities. The seal spring is preferably comprised of Silicone, EPDM rubber or materials and compositions that provide similar performance during use, or the like. The seal spring of the present invention is not limited or defined into a spring section or a seal section by its geometry. Shown is an implementation of the seal spring within a conductive female housing and connector assembly. The seal spring compresses and provides adequate spring force against a disk ferrule assembly, pressing the disk ferrule assembly, with a wire shield, against a conductive female outer housing, providing a grounding scheme for the connector assembly. The seal spring also seals against the female outer housing and a wire.
An electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector can include a female housing and a connector position assurance member forming a pre-installed assembly. A male housing of the electrical connector can receive the assembly. Coupling of the assembly and the male housing can permit movement of the connector position assurance member to a final lock position, thus providing connector position assurance to the electrical connector.
An electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector can include a female housing and a terminal position assurance member forming a pre-installed assembly. The TPA member can be in a final lock position to provide reinforcement or secondary locking for a terminal, and terminal position assurance. A male housing can be provided to receive the assembly.
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
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High voltage connector assembly having improved female and male housings with a female terminal position assurance (TPA) device, and an improved method for improving clearance and creepage in the high voltage connector assembly
A high voltage connector assembly having improved female and male housings with a female terminal position assurance (TPA) device, and a method for improving clearance and creepage of the electrical path in the high voltage connector assembly. The female housing includes an intermediate upper portion having apertures for respectively receiving front downward extending members of frontward extending members of the female TPA device to finally lock high voltage electrical terminals in the female housing, and to place the female TPA device in a full-lock position inside the female housing. When fully assembled, the clearance and creepage of the electrical path in the high voltage connector assembly extends in a substantially vertical direction from the high voltage electrical terminals, and extends along a separator wall of the male housing and towards a rear portion of the female housing in a substantially horizontal direction across an intermediate upper portion of the female housing and into adjacent high voltage electrical terminals. Also, when in a full-lock position, the TPA device, in its entirety, resides outside of the female housing with the exception of the downward extending members in such a manner as to not require any part of the TPA device to enter the cavities that house the terminals while being assembled or while resting in a pre-lock position to allow the terminals to be substantially fully encapsulated in all directions by a continuous insulating material.
H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
An electrical male terminal of this invention includes a clamp or crimp area, a main body, and a blade. Protruding members and support members of the main body act as overstress protection. A panel shield member protects a protruding guide member. In another embodiment of this invention, a protruding member extends from a first support member of the main body, and a cut-out portion at the lower portion of the main body accommodates therein the protruding member. Furthermore, in this another embodiment of the electrical male terminal of this invention, a protrusion extends from the unattached end portion of the lever member to protect the electrical male terminal from inadvertently falling out during use. The configuration or shape of the cross-section across the upper portion at the front portion of the main body and the support member at the front portion of the main body of the electrical male terminal is substantially U-shaped. The configuration or shape of the cross-section across the attached portion of the lever member of the electrical male terminal is substantially U-shaped. The electrical male terminal is formed, substantially in its entirety, as a contiguous and continuous single construction having included therein at least the main body, the clamp or crimp area, and the neck area that joins the main body and the clamp or crimp area, and/or the lever member (or tang member) and/or the blade.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 13/432 - Securing in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members by stamped-out resilient tongue snapping behind shoulder in base or case
H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
55.
Manufacturing method for assembling at least a high voltage vertical disk ferrule
A manufacturing method for assembling a high voltage vertical disk ferrule, the ferrule being stamped and having a vertical disk-like structure, which is not necessarily round or does not necessarily have any roundness. The high voltage disk ferrule has an opening residing and traveling over the wire core and/or a wire braided shield, to which an end portion of the wire braided shield is affixed thereto the ferrule, or between two ferrules, such that a portion of the wire braided shield is flared and substantially perpendicular to the direction along which the wire core extends. The high voltage vertical disk ferrule slides over the core insulation, towards the outer insulation when the wire is pushed. The end portion/flared portion of the braided shield and the high voltage vertical disk ferrule, or the end portion/flared portion of the braided shield between at least two high voltage vertical disk ferrules are soldered, welded, or brazed together. The wire braided shield develops a natural spring force against the ferrule, and causes it to be accordioned, pleated, or folded against itself, and therefore pushes the vertical disk ferrule forward.
H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
H01R 13/6591 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
H01R 13/6583 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members
56.
HIGH VOLTAGE VERTICAL DISK FERRULE, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THEREOF
A high voltage vertical disk ferrule, and method for assembling thereof, the ferrule being stamped and having a vertical disk-like structure, which is not necessarily round or does not necessarily have any roundness. The high voltage vertical disk ferrule has an opening residing and traveling over the wire core and/or a wire braided shield, to which an end portion of the wire braided shield is affixed to the ferrule, or between two ferrules, such that a portion of the wire braided shield is flared and substantially perpendicular to the direction along which the wire core extends. The high voltage vertical disk slides over the core insulation, and towards the outer insulation when the wire is pushed. The wire braided shield develops a natural spring force against the ferrule, and causes it to be accordioned, pleated, or folded against itself, and therefore pushes the vertical disk ferrule forward.
H01R 11/28 - End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve
H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve
H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
57.
High voltage vertical disk ferrule, and method for assembling thereof
A high voltage vertical disk ferrule, and method for assembling thereof, the ferrule being stamped and having a vertical disk-like structure, which is not necessarily round or does not necessarily have any roundness. The high voltage vertical disk ferrule has an opening residing and traveling over the wire core and/or a wire braided shield, to which an end portion of the wire braided shield is affixed to the ferrule, or between two ferrules, such that a portion of the wire braided shield is flared and substantially perpendicular to the direction along which the wire core extends. The high voltage vertical disk slides over the core insulation, and towards the outer insulation when the wire is pushed. The wire braided shield develops a natural spring force against the ferrule, and causes it to be accordioned, pleated, or folded against itself, and therefore pushes the vertical disk ferrule forward.
H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
H01R 13/6591 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
H01R 13/6583 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members
58.
Method for electromagnetic interference (EMI) protection for a high voltage connector assembly having a high voltage vertical disk ferrule
A method for reducing the effect of electromagnetic interference (EMI), providing EMI protection to a connector assembly, using at least one vertical disk ferrule. The method includes steps of providing a flared portion, first portion, of a wire shield to at least a vertical disk ferrule, or affixing between two of said vertical disk ferrules. Further, one of a step of providing a ferrule having a face which contacts a metallic connector housing directly; or providing the flared portion of the wire shield which contacts said metallic connector housing directly; wherein said EMI is conducted from said metallic connector housing to said ferrule or flared portion, further conducting said EMI to said flared portion of the wire shield, further conducting said EMI through a second portion of said wire shield, further conducting said EMI to ground; said EMI being generated by at least the metallic connector housing.
H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
H01R 13/6591 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
H01R 13/6583 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members
59.
A MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AT LEAST A HIGH VOLTAGE VERTICAL DISK FERRULE
A manufacturing method for assembling a high voltage vertical disk ferrule, the ferrule being stamped and having a vertical disk-like structure. The high voltage disk ferrule has an opening residing and traveling over the wire core and/or a wire braided shield, to which an end portion of the wire braided shield is affixed thereto the ferrule, or between two ferrules, such that a portion of the wire braided shield is flared and substantially perpendicular to the direction along which the wire core extends. The high voltage vertical disk ferrule slides over the core insulation, towards the outer insulation when the wire is pushed. The end portion/flared portion of the braided shield and the high voltage vertical disk ferrule, or the end portion/flared portion of the braided shield between at least two high voltage vertical disk ferrules are soldered, welded, or brazed together.
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 11/11 - End pieces or tapping pieces for wires or cables, supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member
H01R 11/28 - End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve
H01R 24/28 - Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
60.
A METHOD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) PROTECTION FOR A HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
A method for reducing the effect of electromagnetic interference (EMI), providing EMI protection to a connector assembly, using at least one vertical disk ferrule. The method includes steps of providing a flared portion, first portion, of a wire shield to at least a vertical disk ferrule, or affixing between two of said vertical disk ferrules. Further, one of a step of providing a ferrule having a face which contacts a metallic connector housing directly; or providing the flared portion of the wire shield which contacts said metallic connector housing directly; wherein said EMI is conducted from said metallic connector housing to said ferrule or flared portion, further conducting said EMI to said flared portion of the wire shield, further conducting said EMI through a second portion of said wire shield, further conducting said EMI to ground; said EMI being generated by at least the metallic connector housing.
A connector system that uses an elastomeric suspension to provide compliance for mating alignment and to provide an axial compression force of the two connector halves. This connector system uses a first connector half mounted to a body and a second connected half that comprises a rigidly mounted outer housing with elastomeric suspension element(s) that suspend an inner connector housing. The outer housing could be mounted to another body in such a way that the mating process of the two connector halves might not be observable. The axial compression force of the two connector halves keeps them tightly mated.
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
A connector system that uses an elastomeric suspension to provide compliance for mating alignment and to provide an axial compression force of the two connector halves. This connector system uses a first connector half mounted to a body and a second connected half that comprises a rigidly mounted outer housing with elastomeric suspension element(s) that suspend an inner connector housing. The outer housing could be mounted to another body in such a way that the mating process of the two connector halves might not be observable. The axial compression force of the two connector halves keeps them tightly mated.
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
An electrical male terminal of this invention includes a clamp or crimp area, a main body, and a blade. Protruding members and support members of the main body act as overstress protection. A panel shield member protects a protruding guide member. In another embodiment of this invention, a protruding member extends from a first support member of the main body, and a cut-out portion at the lower portion of the main body accommodates therein the protruding member to prevent the tang member from inadvertently or accidentally rotating relative to the lower portion of the main body. Furthermore, in this another embodiment of the electrical male terminal of this invention, a protrusion extends from the unattached end portion of the lever member for allowing the lever member to deflect upward when the protruding member of the unattached end portion interacts with an internal protrusion of a housing or connector assembly, thereby making it more difficult to remove the electrical male terminal from the housing or connector assembly, thereby protecting the electrical male terminal from inadvertently falling out during use.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
An Insulation Displacement Contact Compliant connector system (IDCC) which includes a housing, header pins, and a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Each header pin has at least a single barb to be retained into the housing. Each pin has a blade for contacting a wire. A compliant feature on the pin retains itself into holes in the PCB. The housing has a negative space similarly shaped to the pin. The housing includes a strain relief which provides a lead-in for a wire. When the system is fully assembled, the pins reside in the housing, and exit through the housing and into and through respective holes in the PCB. A wire can be inserted into the housing once the pins reside in the housing. There are several options for the assembly process including a) a pin-to-housing insertion process; b) a housing assembly-to-PCB process or a connector-to-PCB process; and c) a wired housing assembly-to-PCB assembly process or a wire harness-to-PCB assembly process.
H01R 4/2429 - Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base
H01R 12/51 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 43/01 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for connecting unstripped conductors to contact members having insulation cutting edges
H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
An Insulation Displacement Contact Compliant connector system (IDCC) which includes a housing, header pins, and a Printed Circuit Board (PCB). Each header pin has at least a single barb to be retained into the housing. Each pin has a blade for contacting a wire. A compliant feature on the pin retains itself into holes in the PCB. The housing has a negative space similarly shaped to the pin. The housing includes a strain relief which provides a lead-in for a wire. When the system is fully assembled, the pins reside in the housing, and exit through the housing and into and through respective holes in the PCB. A wire can be inserted into the housing once the pins reside in the housing. There are several options for the assembly process including a) a pin-to-housing insertion process; b) a housing assembly-to-PCB process or a connector-to-PCB process; and c) a wired housing assembly-to-PCB assembly process or a wire harness-to-PCB assembly process.
H01R 4/2429 - Flat plates, e.g. multi-layered flat plates mounted in an insulating base
H01R 12/51 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 43/01 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for connecting unstripped conductors to contact members having insulation cutting edges
H01R 12/58 - Fixed connections for rigid printed circuits or like structures characterised by the terminals terminals for insertion into holes
A connector position assurance (CPA) member for assuring the engagement of a female housing with a male housing. The CPA member includes arms designed to stably and securely fit with apertures formed by the female housing. Also, the female housing includes a connector latch which engages with the CPA member and which used to securely hold together the female housing and the male housing.
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 13/64 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members
A low profile high voltage connector, having a minimal height and meeting high voltage requirements and a method of assembling thereof, includes a male housing and a female housing, and further includes a terminal position assurance (TPA) device and a connector position assurance (CPA) device, the TPA device ensuring that a terminal, housed within the female housing, provides a secondary lock, so as to ensure that the terminal is secured or locked within the female housing. The CPA device assures that the male and female housings remain locked and inseparable from each other. The terminal is housed within the female housing in such a way as to have the female housing, engaged within the male housing, to meet a minimal height requirement. Each of the TPA device and the CPA device functions in a pre-lock position or a full-lock position when engaging with the low profile high voltage connector. The method also improves clearance and creepage in the low profile high voltage connector by allowing the clearance or electrical path to extend from at least an electrical wire or cable to the female housing.
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 12/75 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables
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
71.
Dual row low profile high voltage connector and method for assemblying thereof
A dual row low profile high voltage connector, having a minimal height and meeting high voltage requirements and a method of assembling thereof, includes a male housing and a female housing, and further includes a terminal position assurance (TPA) device and a connector position assurance (CPA) device, the TPA device ensuring that a terminal, housed within the female housing, provides a secondary lock, so as to ensure that the terminal is secured or locked within the female housing. The CPA device assures that the male and female housings remain locked. The terminal is housed within the female housing to meet a minimal height requirement and having dual rows of terminals inserted therein the female. The TPA device and the CPA device function in pre-lock or full-lock positions. A method also improves clearance and creepage by allowing a clearance or electrical path to extend around an inserted TPA between terminals.
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 12/75 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables
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
72.
Electrical female terminal comprising a spring member
An electrical female terminal for mating with a connector assembly generally including a main body, a two-bodied spring, and a wire fastening portion. The two-bodied spring includes two members to provide spring force to impinge upon and mate the terminal with a male pin or male terminal, or further “blade-like” object. A guide member directs and “self-corrects” the insertion of a male pin or male terminal, or further “blade-like” object into the electrical female terminal. The main body further includes a tang member with overstress protection which fastens and locks the terminal within a connector housing. The main body has support members at either end thereof. The terminal has a polarity defined by the main body and for proper mating with a corresponding housing. The electrical female terminal also may accommodate a TPA device within a space above the wire fastening portion and located behind the main body.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
73.
Electrical male terminal, and methods for connecting thereof
An electrical male terminal of this invention includes a clamp or crimp area, a main body, and a blade. A tang member having a lever member, locks with a connector assembly. Protruding members and support members of the main body act as overstress protection. The main body includes a tapered portion, a protruding guide member, and a panel shield member to guide the electrical male terminal, the panel shield member protecting the protruding guide member. The polarity of the electrical male terminal is such that the upper portion of the main body in the upper portion of the connector assembly is narrower than the lower portion of the main body in the lower portion of the connector assembly. Also, this invention includes methods for securing a wire or cable with the electrical male terminal, using a pair of wire-insulation clamping tabs or insulation crimp wing portions, and a pair of wire-clamping tabs or core crimp wing portions.
An electrical male terminal of this invention includes a clamp or crimp area, a main body, and a blade. A tang member having a lever member, locks with a connector assembly. Protruding members and support members of the main body act as overstress protection. The main body includes a tapered portion, a protruding guide member, and a panel shield member to guide the electrical male terminal, the panel shield member protecting the protruding guide member. The polarity of the electrical male terminal is such that the upper portion of the main body in the upper portion of the connector assembly is narrower than the lower portion of the main body in the lower portion of the connector assembly. Also, this invention includes methods for securing a wire or cable with the electrical male terminal, using a pair of wire-insulation clamping tabs or insulation crimp wing portions, and a pair of wire-clamping tabs or core crimp wing portions.
H01R 24/30 - Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable with additional earth or shield contacts
H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
H01R 24/28 - Coupling parts carrying pins, blades or analogous contacts and secured only to wire or cable
H01R 13/432 - Securing in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members by stamped-out resilient tongue snapping behind shoulder in base or case
An electrical female terminal for mating with a connector assembly generally including a main body, a two-bodied spring, and a wire fastening portion. The two-bodied spring includes two members to provide spring force to impinge upon and mate the terminal with a male pin or male terminal, or further "blade-like" object. A guide member directs and "self-corrects" the insertion of a male pin or male terminal, or further "blade-like" object into the electrical female terminal. The main body further includes a tang member with overstress protection which fastens and locks the terminal within a connector housing. The main body has support members at either end thereof. The terminal has a polarity defined by the main body and for proper mating with a corresponding housing. The electrical female terminal also may accommodate a TPA device within a space above the wire fastening portion and located behind the main body.
H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
H01R 13/15 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure
H01R 13/28 - Contacts for sliding co-operation with identically-shaped contact, e.g. for hermaphroditic coupling devices
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-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
Connector apparatus having a male connector assembly, a female connector assembly, and a connector position assurance (CPA) device. The connector position assurance (CPA) device is inserted into one of the connector assemblies to lock the male connector assembly and female connector assembly together as an additional locking assurance.
A connector position assurance device having multiple features for assuring a full coupling and locking of a female housing with a male housing in a connector system, such that the female housing and male housing are placed into a fully coupled and locked position when the connector position assurance device is moved from a pre-lock position to a full-lock position. When the connector position assurance device is at a full-lock position, a first member on the connector position assurance penetrates a window formed on the female housing, and at least one ledge extending from the connector position assurance device prevents a flexible member of the female housing from being moved downward, providing assurance that the female and male housings are fully coupled and locked together.
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
Connector apparatus having a female connector assembly and a male connector assembly. The female connector assembly includes a female housing, a connector position assurance (CPA) member for assuring the engagement of the male connector assembly with the female connector assembly, and a first terminal position assurance (TPA) member for assuring that terminals for the female connector assembly are positioned properly. The female housing further includes a connector latch used to securely hold together a connector apparatus. The female housing has TPA protection ribs and CPA protection walls. The male housing has TPA protection ribs.
Connector apparatus having a female connector assembly and a male connector assembly. The female connector assembly includes a female housing, a connector position assurance (CPA) member for assuring the engagement of the male connector assembly with the female connector assembly, and a first terminal position assurance (TPA) member for assuring that terminals for the female connector assembly are positioned properly. The female housing further includes a connector latch used to securely hold together a connector apparatus. The female housing has TPA protection ribs and CPA protection walls. The male housing has TPA protection ribs.
A method for reducing the effect of electromagnetic interference (EMI) to provide EMI protection to a connector assembly having at least one electrically conductive seal, a female connector assembly, and a male connector assembly. The method for reducing the effect of the EMI in the connector assembly includes the steps of: conducting the EMI, generated by at least a wire housed within the connector assembly (or other source), to a corresponding wire shielding that respectively surrounds the wire and to a corresponding crimped ferrule that surrounds the wire shielding; conducting the EMI through the female connector assembly and through the male connector assembly; and ultimately conducting the EMI to a housing of a device onto which the conductor assembly is connected or mounted.
A connector assembly for connecting to a device which, when in operation, experiences reduced or suppressed EMI. The EMI flow path, generated by, e.g., at least a battery cable assembly or the like, housed within at least a male connector assembly or a female connector assembly, is conducted through at least an electrically conductive housing and an electrically conductive seal.
A method for shielding and grounding a connector assembly from electromagnetic interference (EMI) including at least one of a step of directing the EMI to at least an electrically conducting seal, and a step of directing the EMI to at least a male/female joint stamped shield. The EMI, generated by, e.g., at least a battery cable assembly or the like, housed within at least a male connector assembly or a female connector assembly of the connector assembly, has a flow path that is conducted through at least the electrically conductive seal and the male/female joint stamped shield of the connector assembly.
A method for improving clearance and creepage in a male or female high voltage connector assembly using a male terminal position assurance (TP A) device. The high voltage connector assembly is suitable for high voltage electrical terminals. The method includes the steps of allowing a clearance and creepage or electrical path to extend from at least a high voltage electrical terminal to a conductive male outer housing, and or between another terminal using a male or a female TP A device. The TP A device is inserted in the high voltage connector assembly, whereby a clearance and creepage or electrical path extends from the high voltage electrical terminal along at least a surface of the TPA device and to the male outer housing of the high voltage connector assembly or from the high voltage electrical terminal to another high voltage electrical terminal in using the male and or female TPA device.
H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
H01R 13/00 - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
H01R 24/50 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency mounted on a PCB [Printed Circuit Board]
84.
FEMALE TERMINAL POSITION ASSURANCE (TPA) DEVICE FOR A CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THEREOF
A female terminal position assurance (TPA) device provides essential secondary locks resulting in much higher retention forces in assuring that the terminals remain locked inside a female housing. The female TPA device also provides the needed detection if the terminals are not fully inserted or installed inside the female housing so that if such a detection is made, the secondary locks provided by the female TPA device do not occur. That is, once it is detected that the terminals have been fully inserted into the female housing and that the primary locks for the terminals inside the female housing have occurred, the female TPA device is able to be inserted into the female housing and thereby provide the secondary locks for the terminals for a much higher assurance that the terminals remain locked inside the female housing. The female TPA device further includes multiple locks with the female housing, while the female TPA device is in a pre-lock position or a full-lock position inside the female housing.
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 13/00 - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
A male terminal position assurance (TP A) device for a male connector assembly, preferably for a high voltage connector assembly. The male TPA has a substantially wing-like shaped upper member that respectively locks terminals inside a male inner housing, and further has a flexible arm member, in a lower member thereof, that locks the male TPA device in the male inner housing. The male TPA device does not lock inside the male inner housing if it detects that the corresponding terminal has not been fully inserted or installed into the male inner housing. The male inner housing includes a primarily lock for locking the terminal, while the male TPA device, when in full-lock position, provides for a secondary' lock for locking the terminal inside the inner housing. When in the full-lock position inside the male inner housing, the male TP A device assures that the necessary retention forces are provided to ensure that the terminal remains fuly locked within the male connector assembly.
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 13/00 - ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
A method for reducing the effect of electromagnetic interference (EMI) to provide EMI protection to a connector assembly having at least one electrically conductive seal, a female connector assembly, and a male connector assembly. The method for reducing the effect of the EMI in the connector assembly includes the steps of: conducting the EMI, generated by at least a wire housed within the connector assembly (or other source), to a corresponding wire shielding that respectively surrounds the wire and to a corresponding crimped ferrule that surrounds the wire shielding; conducting the EMI through the female connector assembly and through the male connector assembly; and ultimately conducting the EMI to a housing of a device onto which the conductor assembly is connected or mounted.
H01R 13/658 - High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
H01R 13/6584 - Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector with separate conductive resilient members between mating shield members formed by conductive elastomeric members, e.g. flat gaskets or O-rings
87.
Method for shielding and grounding a connector assembly from electromagnetic interference (EMI) using conductive seal and conductive housing
A connector assembly for connecting to a device which, when in operation, experiences reduced or suppressed EMI. The EMI flow path, generated by, e.g., at least a battery cable assembly or the like, housed within at least a male connector assembly or a female connector assembly, is conducted through at least an electrically conductive housing and an electrically conductive seal.
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
88.
Method for shielding and grounding a connector assembly from electromagnetic interference (EMI) using a male/female joint stamped shield and conductive seal
A method for shielding and grounding a connector assembly from electromagnetic interference (EMI) including at least one of a step of directing the EMI to at least an electrically conducting seal, and a step of directing the EMI to at least a male/female joint stamped shield. The EMI, generated by, e.g., at least a battery cable assembly or the like, housed within at least a male connector assembly or a female connector assembly of the connector assembly, has a flow path that is conducted through at least the electrically conductive seal and the male/female joint stamped shield of the connector assembly.
A method for improving clearance and creepage in a male high voltage connector assembly using a male terminal position assurance (TPA) device. The male high voltage connector assembly is highly suitable for high voltage electrical terminals, which are larger terminals. The method includes a step of allowing a clearance and creepage or electrical path to extend from at least a high voltage electrical terminal to a male outer housing of the high voltage connector assembly. When the TPA device is inserted and locked within a male inner housing of the high voltage connector assembly, the clearance and creepage or electrical path extends from the high voltage electrical terminal along at least a surface of the TPA device and to the male outer housing of the high voltage connector assembly. The male TPA device includes wing-like shape members with intermediate members that extend substantially and respectively downward from the wing-like shape members.
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 13/424 - Securing in a demountable manner in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
90.
Method for improving clearance and creepage in a high voltage connector assembly using a female terminal position assurance (TPA) device
A method for improving clearance and creepage in a high voltage connector assembly using a female terminal position assurance (TPA) device. The female housing in this invention is highly suitable for high voltage electrical terminals, which are larger terminals. The female TPA device in this invention includes two frontward extending members, while the female housing includes a front portion for terminals to reside. With the above-described characteristics of this invention, the creepage and the clearance of an electrical path between one terminal to another terminal are advantageously increased. The electrical path one of the a electric high voltage electrical terminal to another high voltage electrical terminal extending along the front portion of the female housing and between the front downward extending members of the frontward extending members of the female TPA device.
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/424 - Securing in a demountable manner in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
91.
Female terminal position assurance (TPA) device for a connector and method for assembling thereof
A female terminal position assurance (TPA) device provides essential secondary locks resulting in much higher retention forces in assuring that the terminals remain locked inside a female housing. The female TPA device also provides the needed detection if the terminals are not fully inserted or installed inside the female housing so that if such a detection is made, the secondary locks provided by the female TPA device do not occur. That is, once it is detected that the terminals have been fully inserted into the female housing and that the primary locks for the terminals inside the female housing have occurred, the female TPA device is able to be inserted into the female housing and thereby provide the secondary locks for the terminals for a much higher assurance that the terminals remain locked inside the female housing. The female TPA device further includes multiple locks with the female housing, while the female TPA device is in a pre-lock position or a full-lock position inside the female housing.
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/424 - Securing in a demountable manner in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
92.
Male terminal position assurance (TPA) device for a connector and method for assembling thereof
A male terminal position assurance (TPA) device for a male connector assembly, preferably for a high voltage connector assembly. The male TPA has a substantially wing-like shaped upper member that respectively locks terminals inside a male inner housing, and further has a flexible arm member, in a lower member thereof, that locks the male TPA device in the male inner housing. The male TPA device does not lock inside the male inner housing if it detects that the corresponding terminal has not been fully inserted or installed into the male inner housing. The male inner housing includes a primarily lock for locking the terminal, while the male TPA device, when in full-lock position, provides for a secondary lock for locking the terminal inside the inner housing. When in the full-lock position inside the male inner housing, the male TPA device assures that the necessary retention forces are provided to ensure that the terminal remains fully locked within the male connector assembly.
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/424 - Securing in a demountable manner in base or case composed of a plurality of insulating parts having at least one resilient insulating part
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
93.
AN ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) GROUNDING PROTECTION METHOD FOR A CONNECTOR USING A MULTI-DIRECTIONAL CONDUCTIVE HOUSING
An electromagnetic interference (EMI) grounding protection method for a connector assembly using a multi-directional conductive housing. The method includes the steps of: conducting the EMI generated by a source towards a metallic braided shield, the metallic braided shield being secured and mounted onto the multi-directional conductive housing by a metallic clamp; conducting the EMI from the metallic braided shield to the metallic clamp and to the multi-directional conductive housing, the multi-directional conductive housing being mounted onto a metallic device by at least a metallic bolt and the bolt being accommodated within a corresponding metallic compression limiter; and thereafter, conducting the EMI: (1) from the metallic braided shield to the multi-directional conductive housing through the metallic compression limiters and through their respective bolts, and ultimately to the metallic device, and (2) from the metallic braided shield to the multi-directional conductive housing directly through conductive pads thereof, and ultimately to the metallic device.
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
H01R 13/6596 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a metal grounding panel
H01R 13/6599 - Dielectric material made conductive, e.g. plastic material coated with metal
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
94.
HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THEREOF
A high voltage connector, connected to a device, that experiences a reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI), avoids galvanic corrosion of dissimilar metals within or without a fluid environment, and provides an effective electrical ground system. The connector includes an outer housing assembly, an inner housing mounted inside the outer housing, a set of cable reinforcement retainer assemblies secured inside the inner housing, a back cover through which the cables respectively slide along and covers a central opening of the outer housing, a braided shield covering the cables, and a clamp that connects the shield onto the outer housing. When assembling the high voltage connector, the outer housing is mounted onto the device; the inner housing is secured inside the outer housing; the set of cable reinforcement retainer assemblies with associated cables is secured in and extends in a substantially vertical direction from the inner housing; a back cover is slid along the cables, and enters and covers a central opening of the outer housing; and a braided shield is mounted and connected to the outer housing by a clamp.
An electromagnetic interference (EMI) grounding protection method for a connector assembly using a conductive housing. The method includes the steps of: conducting the EMI generated by a source towards a metallic braided shield, the metallic braided shield being secured and mounted onto the conductive housing by a metallic clamp, conducting the EMI from the metallic braided shield to the metallic clamp and to the conductive housing, the conductive plastic housing being mounted onto a metallic device by at least a metallic bolt and the bolt being accommodated within a corresponding metallic compression limiter: and thereafter, conducting the EMI: (1) from the conductive housing through the metallic compression limiters and through their respective bolts, and ultimately to the metallic device, and (2) from the conductive housing directly through conductive pads thereof, and ultimately to the metallic device.
A high voltage connector, connected to a device, that experiences reduced electromagnetic interference, avoids galvanic corrosion of dissimilar metals within or without a fluid environment, and provides an effective electrical ground system. The connector includes an inner housing mounted inside an outer housing, a set of cable reinforcement retainer assemblies secured inside the inner housing, a back cover through which cables slide along and cover a central opening of the outer housing, a braided shield covering the cables, and a clamp that connects the shield onto the outer housing.
A high voltage connector, connected to a device, that experiences a reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI), avoids galvanic corrosion of dissimilar metals within or without a fluid environment, and provides an effective electrical ground system. The connector includes an outer housing assembly, an inner housing mounted inside the outer housing, a set of cable reinforcement retainer assemblies secured inside the inner housing, a back cover through which the cables respectively slide along and covers a central opening of the outer housing, a braided shield covering the cables, and a clamp that connects the shield onto the outer housing. When assembling the high voltage connector, the outer housing is mounted onto the device; the inner housing is secured inside the outer housing; the set of cable reinforcement retainer assemblies with associated cables is secured in and extends in a substantially vertical direction from the inner housing; a back cover is slid along the cables, and enters and covers a central opening of the outer housing; and a braided shield is mounted and connected to the outer housing by a clamp.
H01R 13/6599 - Dielectric material made conductive, e.g. plastic material coated with metal
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/6596 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a metal grounding panel
H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
H01R 13/426 - Securing in a demountable manner by separate resilient retaining piece supported by base or case, e.g. collar
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
H01R 13/73 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
An electromagnetic interference (EMI) grounding protection method for a connector assembly using a multi-directional conductive housing. The method includes the steps of: conducting the EMI generated by a source towards a metallic braided shield, the metallic braided shield being secured and mounted onto the multi-directional conductive housing by a metallic clamp; conducting the EMI from the metallic braided shield to the metallic clamp and to the multi-directional conductive housing, the multi-directional conductive housing being mounted onto a metallic device by at least a metallic bolt and the bolt being accommodated within a corresponding metallic compression limiter; and thereafter, conducting the EMI: (1) from the metallic braided shield to the multi-directional conductive housing through the metallic compression limiters and through their respective bolts, and ultimately to the metallic device, and (2) from the metallic braided shield to the multi-directional conductive housing directly through conductive pads thereof, and ultimately to the metallic device.
H01R 13/6599 - Dielectric material made conductive, e.g. plastic material coated with metal
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/6596 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a metal grounding panel
H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
H01R 13/426 - Securing in a demountable manner by separate resilient retaining piece supported by base or case, e.g. collar
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
H01R 13/73 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
An electromagnetic interference (EMI) grounding protection method for a connector assembly using a conductive housing. The method includes the steps of: conducting the EMI generated by a source towards a metallic braided shield, the metallic braided shield being secured and mounted onto the conductive housing by a metallic clamp; conducting the EMI from the metallic braided shield to the metallic clamp and to the conductive housing, the conductive plastic housing being mounted onto a metallic device by at least a metallic bolt and the bolt being accommodated within a corresponding metallic compression limiter; and thereafter, conducting the EMI: (1) from the conductive housing through the metallic compression limiters and through their respective bolts, and ultimately to the metallic device, and (2) from the conductive housing directly through conductive pads thereof, and ultimately to the metallic device.
H01R 13/6599 - Dielectric material made conductive, e.g. plastic material coated with metal
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/6596 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a metal grounding panel
H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
H01R 13/426 - Securing in a demountable manner by separate resilient retaining piece supported by base or case, e.g. collar
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
H01R 13/73 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
A high voltage connector, connected to a device, that experiences a reduced electromagnetic interference (EMI), avoids galvanic corrosion of dissimilar metals within or without a fluid environment, and provides an effective electrical ground system. The connector includes an outer housing assembly, an inner housing mounted inside the outer housing, a set of cable reinforcement retainer assemblies secured inside the inner housing, a back cover through which the cables respectively slide along and covers a central opening of the outer housing, a braided shield covering the cables, and a clamp that connects the shield onto the outer housing. When assembling the high voltage connector, the outer housing is mounted onto the device; the inner housing is secured inside the outer housing; the set of cable reinforcement retainer assemblies with associated cables is secured in and extends in a substantially horizontal direction from the inner housing; a back cover is slid along the cables, and enters and covers a central opening of the outer housing; and a braided shield is mounted and connected to the outer housing by a clamp.
H01R 13/6599 - Dielectric material made conductive, e.g. plastic material coated with metal
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/6596 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a metal grounding panel
H01R 13/74 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
H01R 13/426 - Securing in a demountable manner by separate resilient retaining piece supported by base or case, e.g. collar
H01R 13/436 - Securing a plurality of contact members by one locking piece
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
H01R 13/73 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/533 - Bases or cases made for use in extreme conditions, e.g. high temperature, radiation, vibration, corrosive environment, pressure
