公开(公告)号：US12132273B2

公开(公告)日：2024-10-29

申请号：US17695812

申请日：2022-03-15

Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： Jeffrey S. Campbell ,  Wesley W. Weber ,  Duane L. Brantingham ,  Kurt P. Seifert ,  David R. Peterson ,  Joon Lee

IPC: H01R12/77 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R43/26

CPC classification number: H01R12/771 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H01R43/26 ,  H01R2201/26

Abstract: Electrical connector systems and methods create an electrical connection between a flexible circuit (FC) and a metal terminal of another connector. A reliable electrical connection is achieved with a low-cost tin contact plating, by an automatic FC to metal terminal wiping action with contact force, during the connector to FC assembly process. The connector to FC assembly process is also well suited for automated robotic assembly, which can save costs compared to manual assembly/installation.

公开(公告)号：US20220302619A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：US17695812

申请日：2022-03-15

Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： Jeffrey S. Campbell ,  Wesley W. Weber ,  Duane L. Brantingham ,  Kurt P. Seifert ,  David R. Peterson ,  Joon Lee

IPC: H01R12/77 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R43/26

Abstract: Electrical connector systems and methods create an electrical connection between a flexible circuit (FC) and a metal terminal of another connector. A reliable electrical connection is achieved with a low-cost tin contact plating, by an automatic FC to metal terminal wiping action with contact force, during the connector to FC assembly process. The connector to FC assembly process is also well suited for automated robotic assembly, which can save costs compared to manual assembly/installation.

公开(公告)号：US20240063568A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US17888978

申请日：2022-08-16

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： John R. Morello ,  James M. Rainey ,  Joon Lee ,  Michael Messuri

IPC: H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/11

CPC classification number: H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/111

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical receptacle terminal configured to receive a corresponding electrical plug terminal therein. The electrical receptacle terminal has a helical coil spring. The electrical connector assembly further includes a cable terminal attached to an end of a conductor of an electrical cable. The coil spring is in compressive contact with the cable terminal.

公开(公告)号：US20240063567A1

公开(公告)日：2024-02-22

申请号：US18220032

申请日：2023-07-10

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： John R. Morello ,  James M. Rainey ,  Joon Lee

IPC: H01R13/15 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R9/05

CPC classification number: H01R13/15 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R9/05

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a central electrical terminal connected to a cable terminal attached to an end of a central conductor of an electrical cable configured to mate with a corresponding mating central electrical terminal. The central electrical terminal comprises a helical coil spring in compressive contact with the cable terminal. The assembly also includes an insulative housing defining a cavity in which the central electrical terminal is affixed and a shield terminal in which the insulative housing, central electrical terminal, and coil spring are disposed. The insulative housing is configured to move longitudinally within the shield terminal. The coil spring exerts a longitudinal force on the central electrical terminal and the insulative housing to maintain mechanical contact between the insulative housing and a corresponding insulative housing in which the corresponding mating central electrical terminal is disposed.