公开(公告)号：US09865968B1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-09

申请号：US15414693

申请日：2017-01-25

Applicant: Delphi Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： John R. Morello ,  James M. Rainey ,  Gerald A. Rhinehard, Jr.

IPC: H01R3/00 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R43/18 ,  H01R13/641

CPC classification number: H01R13/639 ,  H01R13/501 ,  H01R13/6272 ,  H01R13/641 ,  H01R43/18

Abstract: A connector body configured to interconnect with a corresponding mating connector body includes a pair of longitudinal struts that extend from the connector body and are oriented substantially parallel to a mating axis of the connector body. The longitudinal struts each define an enclosed lateral slot having a closed end and a connector position assurance (CPA) device that is interlocked within the lateral slots and moveable from an initial position to a final position along the mating axis after the connector body is coupled to the corresponding mating connector body. The CPA device has a lateral cross bar extending into each of the lateral slots thereby retaining the cross bar in the lateral slots. The CPA device and the connector body are integrally formed by an additive manufacturing process.

公开(公告)号：US09350116B1

公开(公告)日：2016-05-24

申请号：US14735406

申请日：2015-06-10

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John R. Morello ,  James M. Rainey

IPC: H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/633 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/633 ,  H01R13/6272 ,  H01R13/6273 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R24/60 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: A connector system includes a first connector body defining a channel between a longitudinally-oriented fixed wall and a longitudinally-oriented flexible beam. The flexible beam is located opposite and generally parallel to the fixed wall when in a relaxed state. A distal surface of the flexible beam defines a first protrusion having a first inclined surface. A second connector body defines a cavity configured to receive the first connector body. A mesial surface inside the cavity defines a second protrusion having a second inclined surface configured to engage the first inclined surface of the flexible beam when the connector bodies are mated. A member inserted into the channel causes the flexible beam to flex laterally and move the first inclined surface with respect to the second inclined surface sufficient to generate a longitudinal force between the first and second inclined surfaces and thus between the first and second connector bodies.

Abstract translation: 连接器系统包括第一连接器主体，其限定纵向定向的固定壁和纵向定向的柔性梁之间的通道。 当处于松弛状态时，柔性梁相对于并且大致平行于固定壁。 柔性梁的远侧表面限定具有第一倾斜表面的第一突起。 第二连接器主体限定被配置为接收第一连接器主体的空腔。 空腔内的中间表面限定了具有第二倾斜表面的第二突起，该第二倾斜表面构造成当连接器主体配合时接合柔性梁的第一倾斜表面。 插入通道的构件使得柔性梁横向弯曲并相对于第二倾斜表面移动第一倾斜表面足以在第一和第二倾斜表面之间以及因此在第一和第二连接器主体之间产生纵向力。

公开(公告)号：US09071016B2

公开(公告)日：2015-06-30

申请号：US14045549

申请日：2013-10-03

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John R. Morello ,  James M. Rainey

IPC: H01R13/40 ,  H01R13/627

CPC classification number: H01R13/6272 ,  H01R13/422

Abstract: An electrical connector configured to retain an electrical terminal including a terminal lock nib that projects inward into a terminal cavity from a first cavity wall for retaining the electrical terminal in the connector body and a flexible cantilever beam that projects axially into the terminal cavity from a fixed end of the cantilever beam. The cantilever beam is located opposite the terminal lock nib and is configured to push the terminal against a second cavity wall and into retaining engagement with the terminal lock nib. The connector also includes a support ridge that projects into the terminal cavity and is configured to contact and restrict movement of a free end of the cantilever beam during insertion of the terminal into the terminal cavity. The terminal has a laterally spaced lock surface engageable with the lock nib and is configured to prevent withdrawal of the terminal from the cavity.

Abstract translation: 一种电连接器，其被配置为保持电端子，该电端子包括从第一空腔壁向内突出到端子腔中的端子锁尖，用于将电端子保持在连接器主体中;以及柔性悬臂梁，其从固定的轴向轴向突出到端子腔中 悬臂梁的端部。 悬臂梁位于端子锁定笔尖的对面，并且构造成将端子推靠第二空腔壁并与端子锁定笔尖保持接合。 连接器还包括突出到端子腔中的支撑脊，并且构造成在端子插入端子腔中时接触和限制悬臂梁的自由端的移动。 端子具有可与锁定尖端接合的横向隔开的锁定表面，并且构造成防止端子从腔体中退出。

公开(公告)号：US09537227B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14972768

申请日：2015-12-17

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John R. Morello ,  James M. Rainey

IPC: H01R9/24 ,  H01R4/48 ,  H01R43/16

CPC classification number: H01R43/16 ,  H01R13/113 ,  H01R13/18

Abstract: A female electrical terminal includes a generally planar base member formed of a first conductive material. The base member includes a connection portion configured to electrically and mechanically contact with a corresponding male electrical terminal. The base member further includes an attachment portion configured to be attached to a wire cable. The female electrical terminal also includes a cover member that is formed of a second conductive material. The cover member longitudinally encircles the connection portion and defines a biasing member depending from the cover member and into a cavity formed by the cover member. The biasing member is configured to bias the male electrical terminal into electrical and frictional contact with the connection portion of the base member of the female electrical terminal. A method of producing such female terminal assemblies wherein the cover members are interconnected by a carrier strip is also provided.

Abstract translation: 母电端子包括由第一导电材料形成的大致平坦的基底构件。 基座构件包括被配置为与相应的公电端子电接触和机械接触的连接部分。 基座构件还包括被配置为附接到电线电缆的附接部分。 阴电端子还包括由第二导电材料形成的盖构件。 盖构件纵向地包围连接部分并且限定从盖构件垂直并且由盖构件形成的空腔中的偏置构件。 偏置构件被构造成将阳电端子偏压成与母电端子的基座构件的连接部分电摩擦接触。 还提供了一种制造这种阴端子组件的方法，其中盖构件通过承载带互连。

公开(公告)号：US09300069B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-29

申请号：US14179947

申请日：2014-02-13

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John R. Morello ,  Jeffrey A. Janis ,  James M. Rainey ,  Scott Shemitz

IPC: H01R13/15 ,  H01R13/18 ,  H01R13/11

CPC classification number: H01R13/18 ,  H01R13/113

Abstract: An electrical connector having one or more pairs of opposing contact arms extending from a body portion and configured to receive a mating connector. A spring clamp member is positioned over the opposing contact arms to increase a compressive force of the contact arms on the mating connector. The contact arms include stabilizing features to limit lateral, longitudinal, and/or rotational movement of the spring clamp member relative to the contact arms. The contact arms may be formed of a material having a high electrical connectivity and the spring clamp member may be formed of a different material having a higher relaxation temperature than the contact arm material. The mating connector may include be a male blade type terminal.

Abstract translation: 一种电连接器，其具有从主体部分延伸并且被配置为接收配合连接器的一对或多对相对的接触臂。 弹簧夹紧构件位于相对的接触臂上方，以增加接合臂在配合连接器上的压缩力。 接触臂包括稳定特征以限制弹簧夹紧构件相对于接触臂的横向，纵向和/或旋转运动。 接触臂可以由具有高电连接性的材料形成，并且弹簧夹紧构件可以由具有比接触臂材料更高的松弛温度的不同材料形成。 配合连接器可以包括作为公刀片型端子。

公开(公告)号：US09153899B2

公开(公告)日：2015-10-06

申请号：US14048214

申请日：2013-10-08

Applicant: DELPHI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.

Inventor： John R. Morello ,  James M. Rainey

IPC: H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/426 ,  H01R13/432

CPC classification number: H01R13/521 ,  H01R13/426 ,  H01R13/432

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided. The assembly includes a terminal, a housing, and a seal. The seal is configured to create a moisture barrier between the housing and a mating connector. The seal defines a retainer portion that cooperates with the housing to retain the terminal to the housing.

Abstract translation: 提供电连接器组件。 组件包括端子，壳体和密封件。 密封件构造成在壳体和匹配连接器之间产生防潮层。 密封件限定了与壳体配合以将端子保持在壳体上的保持器部分。