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：US20210212231A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17128328

申请日：2020-12-21

Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Jared Bilas ,  Kurt P. Seifert ,  Jeffrey S. Campbell ,  Wesley W. Weber, JR. ,  Christian Schaefer

IPC: H05K7/12 ,  H01R13/518 ,  H01R12/77 ,  H02G1/06 ,  H02G3/32 ,  H01R13/631 ,  B60R16/023 ,  B60R16/02

Abstract: A self-aligning mechanical mount and electrical connection system for an electronic module comprises a mechanical mount assembly configured to be integrated into or attached to a base frame and defining a mount connection position assurance (CPA) feature for self-aligning and securing of the electronic module therein, and an electrical connection assembly configured to be integrated into or attached to the mechanical mount assembly and comprising a modular electrical connector (i) being electrically connected to an electrical backbone wire cable and (ii) defining a connector CPA feature for self-aligning the modular electrical connector with a corresponding electrical connector integrated into or attached to the electronic module when the electronic module is secured in the mechanical mount assembly.