公开(公告)号：US20210135414A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-06

申请号：US16670113

申请日：2019-10-31

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, JR.

IPC: H01R25/16 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/506 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/66 ,  H01R33/09

Abstract: An electrical connector includes wiring with first and second wires. Each of the first and second wires have a conductor covered in insulation. The insulation includes webbing that interconnects the first and second wires to one another. The first and second wires have a stripped portion that exposes the conductors. A housing has first and second housing portions. The first housing portion receives the stripped portions. The second housing portion includes first and second spring features respectively configured to engage the stripped portions of the first and second wires when the first and second housing portions are secured to another in an assembled connector condition.

公开(公告)号：US20230187101A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-15

申请号：US18071159

申请日：2022-11-29

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, JR. ,  Jesse Braun ,  David Siegfried

IPC: H01B7/04 ,  H01B7/08 ,  H01B7/18 ,  H01B13/32

CPC classification number: H01B7/04 ,  H01B7/0846 ,  H01B7/1805 ,  H01B13/322

Abstract: A method of forming a flexible circuit, including providing a flexible flat cable with a first surface and a second surface. The first surface of the flexible flat cable is diametrically opposed to the second surface. A dispensing apparatus including a nozzle is further provided, and an extruded material is dispensed through the nozzle onto the first surface of the flexible flat cable. The extruded material is shaped into a pattern and cured onto the first surface of the flexible flat cable.

公开(公告)号：US20230178264A1

公开(公告)日：2023-06-08

申请号：US18071183

申请日：2022-11-29

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, JR. ,  Jesse Braun ,  David Siegfried

IPC: H01B7/08 ,  H01B19/02 ,  H01B19/04

CPC classification number: H01B7/0823 ,  H01B19/02 ,  H01B19/04

Abstract: A wiring assembly including a flex circuit including a plastic laminate layer and a mount location configured to receive a fastener secured to a substrate. The wiring assembly further includes a flex circuit attachment feature, the flex circuit attachment feature including an extruded material bonded to the plastic laminate layer at the mount location. The flex circuit attachment feature provides a structural strength at the mount location and provides a cushion between the flex circuit and the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US20210212195A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17120416

申请日：2020-12-14

Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, JR. ,  David G. Siegfried ,  Jared Bilas

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H05K3/00

Abstract: A flexible circuit (FC) and a method of forming the FC each include providing a first dielectric layer, applying a plurality of conductive circuit traces that are substantially parallel to each other to the first dielectric layer, providing a second dielectric layer atop the first dielectric layer and the plurality of conductive circuit traces to form a third dielectric layer having the plurality of conductive traces disposed therein and being configured to support and insulate the plurality of conductive traces, and forming a plurality of channels extending at least partially through a thickness of the third dielectric layer, wherein the plurality of channels are arranged between the plurality of conductive circuit traces and substantially parallel thereto and are configured to provide increased flexibility of the FC.

公开(公告)号：US20210210882A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-08

申请号：US17124782

申请日：2020-12-17

Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, JR. ,  Duane Lee Brantingham ,  George A. Drew

IPC: H01R12/77 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R13/11

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting to flat-wire conductors of a flexible circuit (FC) is described. The electrical connector includes an elongated body, a split-blade terminal, and a spring terminal. The elongated body has a longitudinal axis. The split-blade terminal has two prongs separated by a distance and is configured to interface with an electrical terminal of an electrical device. The spring terminal is configured to mate with one or more of the flat-wire conductors within a connection area of the FC. The spring terminal and the split-blade terminal are positioned on the longitudinal axis at opposing ends of the electrical connector.

公开(公告)号：US20230378700A1

公开(公告)日：2023-11-23

申请号：US18143830

申请日：2023-05-05

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Andrew Bohan ,  David R Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, JR. ,  Nicholas A. Durse ,  Duane Brantingham

IPC: H01R13/6597 ,  H01R13/502 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/40 ,  H01R43/20

CPC classification number: H01R13/6597 ,  H01R13/502 ,  H01R13/03 ,  H01R13/40 ,  H01R43/20 ,  H01R2201/26

Abstract: An electrical conductor assembly includes a planar first conductor, a planar second conductor overlaying the first conductor, and a first electrically insulative layer between the first and second conductors. The first electrically insulative layer and the first conductor define a first aperture though which a portion of the second conductor is exposed. A process of forming the electrical conductor assembly is also contained herein.

公开(公告)号：US20220406490A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-22

申请号：US17837346

申请日：2022-06-10

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Andrew Bohan ,  David R. Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, JR. ,  Nicholas A. Durse

IPC: H01B9/00 ,  H01B9/02

Abstract: The shielded electrical conductor assembly described herein includes an electrical conductor having a rectangular cross-section, a first insulative layer surrounding the electrical conductor, a conductive layer surrounding the first insulative layer, and a second insulative layer encasing the conductive layer.

公开(公告)号：US20210227694A1

公开(公告)日：2021-07-22

申请号：US17120425

申请日：2020-12-14

Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, JR. ,  Jared Bilas

IPC: H05K1/18 ,  H05K1/02 ,  H05K3/00

Abstract: A flexible circuit (FC) comprises a primary dielectric layer having a plurality of substantially parallel conductive circuit traces disposed therein and a secondary dielectric layer extending from or attached to the primary dielectric layer, wherein the secondary dielectric layer does not have any conductive circuit traces disposed therein, and wherein at least one of the primary and secondary dielectric layers defines an alignment feature for wrapping and securing the FC about a central structure. A method of wrapping and securing the FC about a central stricture comprises wrapping the FC about the central structure while aligning each alignment feature with a respective complimentary alignment feature such that the FC fully encompasses the central structure and is secured thereabout.

公开(公告)号：US20210135441A1

公开(公告)日：2021-05-06

申请号：US17063121

申请日：2020-10-05

Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, JR.

IPC: H02G3/32 ,  B60R16/02

Abstract: A clip includes first and second portions that are joined to one another by a living hinge. A snap includes first and second coupling elements that are respectively provided on the first and second portions. The first and second coupling elements are decoupled from one another in an open clip position and are coupled to one another in a closed clip position. Each of the first and second portions define an elongated slot that extends through a width of the clip that has an open end and a closed end. The open ends face a same direction. Each of the first and second portions include a first and second spring respectively. The first and second springs face one another. The first and second springs are configured to clamp about a wiring in the closed clip position.

公开(公告)号：US20200313326A1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-01

申请号：US16363235

申请日：2019-03-25

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Jared Bilas ,  Joseph Sudik, JR. ,  Jonathan D. Weidner ,  Sean P. Krompegel ,  Jesse Braun

IPC: H01R12/77 ,  H01R13/424 ,  H01R4/02 ,  H01R43/28 ,  H01R43/20 ,  H01R43/02 ,  H01R4/2429 ,  H01B13/00 ,  H01B7/08

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly is presented herein. The electrical cable assembly includes a multiconductor flat cable including a first and second electrically conductive wire arranged in a coplanar fashion with each other and encased within a planar dielectric structure. A slot is defined in the planar dielectric structure intermediate the first and second wires, thereby forming first wing features in the dielectric structure extending from the first wire and second wing features extending from the second wire. Exposed portions of the first and second wires extend beyond the first and second wing features. A method of forming the electrical cable assembly, an apparatus for forming the electrical cable assembly, and an electrical terminal configured for use in the electrical cable assembly is also presented.