公开(公告)号：US20220393372A1

公开(公告)日：2022-12-08

申请号：US17831749

申请日：2022-06-03

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Thomas Mathews ,  Mark Fredrickson

IPC: H01R9/16 ,  H01R9/22 ,  F28F3/12

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing in which a pair of electrically conductive busbars are disposed, a metallic cooling plate in thermal communication with major surfaces of the pair of electrically conductive busbars, and a dielectric structure that is configured to prevent electrical contact between the pair of electrically conductive busbars and the cooling plate.

公开(公告)号：US11511636B2

公开(公告)日：2022-11-29

申请号：US16801245

申请日：2020-02-26

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Thomas Mathews ,  Don E. Bizon ,  William C. Lovitz ,  Nicholas A. Durse ,  Troy A. Iler

IPC: B60L53/16 ,  B60L53/302 ,  H01R13/00 ,  H01R13/512 ,  H01R13/35

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a cavity in which an electrical busbar is disposed. The connector housing defines an opening to the cavity. The electrical connector assembly also includes a cover configured to enclose the cavity. The cover has an inlet port, an outlet port, and a coolant channel that is in fluidic communication with the inlet port and the outlet port. A portion of the cover is in intimate thermal contact with the electrical busbar.

公开(公告)号：US20220055490A1

公开(公告)日：2022-02-24

申请号：US16999776

申请日：2020-08-21

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Thomas Mathews ,  William C. Lovitz ,  Mark Fredrickson ,  Ronald A. Puhl

IPC: B60L53/16 ,  H01R13/453 ,  H01R13/52

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plurality of cylindrical electrical terminals connected to ends of a plurality of first electrical cables, a housing defining a plurality of housing terminal cavities in which the plurality of cylindrical electrical terminals is disposed, and a cover attached to the housing having a plurality of cover cavities that is axially aligned with the plurality of housing terminal cavities. The plurality of cover cavities is configured to receive the plurality of cylindrical electrical terminals as it is inserted within the plurality of housing terminal cavities.

公开(公告)号：US20200266578A1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-20

申请号：US16792929

申请日：2020-02-18

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Nicholas A. Durse ,  Thomas Mathews ,  Hoi Lui ,  William C. Lovitz ,  Patrick J. Reedy

IPC: H01R13/533 ,  B60L50/64 ,  H05K7/20

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a cavity in which at least two electrical terminals are interconnected. The connector housing defines an opening configured to receive a cover that is configured to protect the at least two electrical terminals and thermally manage heat within the cavity. The connector housing may be configured to receive one cover configuration of a plurality of different cover configurations. A first cover configuration in the plurality of different cover configurations provides different mechanism to thermally manage heat within the cavity electrical connector assembly than a second cover configuration in this plurality of different cover configurations.

公开(公告)号：US20190393663A1

公开(公告)日：2019-12-26

申请号：US16446711

申请日：2019-06-20

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Thomas Mathews ,  Ignacio Reyes Mata ,  Terry A. Morgan ,  Terry A. George ,  Sarah Guza

IPC: H01R43/00 ,  H01R13/52 ,  C10M107/38 ,  C10M107/50

Abstract: A method of preparing a sealed connector system for connection is presented. The sealed connector system has a male connector body, a female connector body defining a shroud to receive the male connector body, and a resilient seal surrounding the male connector body. The method includes the steps of applying lubricant on a seal wiping surface on the shroud interior and inserting the male connector body within the female connector body such that the resilient seal is in compressive contact with the seal wiping surface. A tool to apply the lubricant includes an insert disposed within the shroud having a central cavity and passages extending from the central cavity to portals defined in an outer surface of the insert and a spray valve disposed within the insert configured to dispense a lubricant mist into the central cavity, through the passages to the portals, and onto the seal wiping surface.

公开(公告)号：US20220247120A1

公开(公告)日：2022-08-04

申请号：US17726818

申请日：2022-04-22

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Nicholas A. Durse ,  Thomas Mathews ,  Hoi Lui ,  William C. Lovitz ,  Patrick J. Reedy

IPC: H01R13/533 ,  B60L50/64 ,  H05K7/20

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a cavity in which a pair of electrical terminals is disposed. The assembly also includes a cover that is configured to enclose the cavity, thereby protecting the pair of electrical terminals and thermally manage heat within the cavity. The cover has a thermal management mechanism including one or more liquid ports configured to receive a liquid coolant flow.

公开(公告)号：US11387598B2

公开(公告)日：2022-07-12

申请号：US16792929

申请日：2020-02-18

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Nicholas A. Durse ,  Thomas Mathews ,  Hoi Lui ,  William C. Lovitz ,  Patrick J. Reedy

IPC: H01R13/533 ,  B60L50/64 ,  H05K7/20

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a cavity in which at least two electrical terminals are interconnected. The connector housing defines an opening configured to receive a cover that is configured to protect the at least two electrical terminals and thermally manage heat within the cavity. The connector housing may be configured to receive one cover configuration of a plurality of different cover configurations. A first cover configuration in the plurality of different cover configurations provides different mechanism to thermally manage heat within the cavity electrical connector assembly than a second cover configuration in this plurality of different cover configurations.

公开(公告)号：US20220149575A1

公开(公告)日：2022-05-12

申请号：US17585767

申请日：2022-01-27

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Thomas Mathews ,  Ignacio Reyes Mata ,  Terry A. Morgan ,  Terry A. George ,  Sarah Guza

IPC: H01R43/00 ,  C10M107/38 ,  C10M107/50 ,  H01R13/52

Abstract: A tool configured to apply a lubricant includes an insert disposed within a shroud of an electrical connector. The insert has a central cavity and passages extending from the central cavity to portals defined in an outer surface of the insert and a spray valve disposed within the insert configured to dispense a lubricant mist into the central cavity, through the passages to the portals, and onto a seal wiping surface of the electrical connector.

公开(公告)号：US11276975B2

公开(公告)日：2022-03-15

申请号：US16446711

申请日：2019-06-20

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Thomas Mathews ,  Ignacio Reyes Mata ,  Terry A. Morgan ,  Terry A. George ,  Sarah Guza

IPC: H01R43/00 ,  C10M107/38 ,  C10M107/50 ,  H01R13/52 ,  C10N40/14

Abstract: A method of preparing a sealed connector system for connection is presented. The sealed connector system has a male connector body, a female connector body defining a shroud to receive the male connector body, and a resilient seal surrounding the male connector body. The method includes the steps of applying lubricant on a seal wiping surface on the shroud interior and inserting the male connector body within the female connector body such that the resilient seal is in compressive contact with the seal wiping surface. A tool to apply the lubricant includes an insert disposed within the shroud having a central cavity and passages extending from the central cavity to portals defined in an outer surface of the insert and a spray valve disposed within the insert configured to dispense a lubricant mist into the central cavity, through the passages to the portals, and onto the seal wiping surface.