公开(公告)号：US09033750B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US13743128

申请日：2013-01-16

Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation

Inventor： Keith Edwin Miller ,  Chong Hun Yi ,  Matthew Richard McAlonis ,  Kevin Thackston ,  Dustin Carson Belack ,  Albert Tsang ,  Nicholas Paul Ruffini ,  Darryl J. McKenney ,  Erica L. Ouellette

IPC: H01R4/48 ,  H01R13/26 ,  H01R13/24 ,  H01R12/71

CPC classification number: H01R13/26 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R13/2492

Abstract: An electrical contact is provided for mating with a mating contact. The electrical contact includes a base extending a length along a central longitudinal axis, and an arm extending a length outward from the base along the central longitudinal of the base. The arm includes a first mating bump and a second mating bump. The first and second mating bumps have respective first and second mating surfaces. The arm is configured to engage the mating contact at each of the first and second mating surfaces to establish an electrical connection with the mating contact. The first mating surface of the first mating bump is spaced apart along the length of the arm from the second mating surface of the second mating bump.

Abstract translation: 提供电触头用于与配合触头配合。 电触点包括沿着中心纵向轴线延伸的长度的基座，以及沿底座的中心纵向从基座向外延伸长度的臂。 臂包括第一配合凸块和第二配合凸块。 第一和第二配合凸块具有相应的第一和第二配合表面。 臂构造成在第一和第二配合表面中的每一个处接合配合触点，以与配合触点建立电连接。 第一配合凸块的第一配合表面沿着臂的长度与第二配合凸块的第二配合表面间隔开。

公开(公告)号：US20180040986A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-08

申请号：US15230942

申请日：2016-08-08

Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Inventor： Albert Tsang ,  Kevin Michael Thackston ,  Dustin Carson Belack ,  Kyle Gary Annis

IPC: H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R13/41

CPC classification number: H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/41 ,  H01R13/521 ,  H01R13/622 ,  H01R13/652 ,  H01R13/6597

Abstract: A grounding connector includes a shell having a mating end and a mounting end. The shell defines a cavity open at the mating end configured to receive a mating component. The shell has a base at the mounting end having a plurality of contact channels open to the cavity. Grounding contacts are received in corresponding contact channels. The grounding contacts have mating ends and compliant portions opposite the mating ends. The mating ends are positioned in the cavity for mating with the mating component. The compliant portions are received in the contact channels to mechanically and electrically connect each of the grounding contacts to the shell and to each other through the shell.

公开(公告)号：US20150333441A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14708863

申请日：2015-05-11

Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation

Inventor： Kyle Gary Annis ,  Kevin Michael Thackston ,  Matthew Richard McAlonis ,  Albert Tsang ,  Dustin Carson Belack ,  Nicholas Paul Ruffini ,  Chong Hun Yi

IPC: H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R13/629

CPC classification number: H01R13/6272 ,  H01R13/62905 ,  H01R13/62911 ,  H01R13/62961 ,  H01R13/62977 ,  H01R13/6335 ,  H01R13/635 ,  H01R13/639

Abstract: A connector system includes a cartridge having at least one cavity configured to hold connector modules therein. The connector system also includes at least one slider latch housed in the cartridge. The at least one slider latch is movable in a longitudinal direction and has at least one groove configured to receive a cam of a corresponding connector module to secure the connector modules to the cartridge. The at least one slider latch has a biasing member operably coupled thereto. The biasing member biases the slider latch in a biasing direction. The biasing member forces the at least one slider latch to return to a latched position after the cam is received in the profiled groove. The connector system also includes a discharge mechanism configured to move a discharge slider.

Abstract translation: 连接器系统包括具有被配置成将连接器模块保持在其中的至少一个空腔的盒。 连接器系统还包括容纳在盒中的至少一个滑块闩锁。 所述至少一个滑动器闩锁可在纵向方向上移动并且具有至少一个凹槽，所述至少一个凹槽构造成容纳对应的连接器模块的凸轮以将所述连接器模块固定到所述盒。 至少一个滑动器闩锁具有可操作地联接到其上的偏置构件。 偏置构件沿着偏压方向偏置滑动闩锁。 在凸轮接收在成型凹槽中之后，偏置构件迫使至少一个滑块闩锁返回到闩锁位置。 连接器系统还包括配置成移动排放滑块的排放机构。

公开(公告)号：US20150333439A1

公开(公告)日：2015-11-19

申请号：US14709102

申请日：2015-05-11

Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation

Inventor： Kyle Gary Annis ,  Kevin Michael Thackston ,  Matthew Richard McAlonis ,  Albert Tsang ,  Mitchell Kunane Storry ,  Nicholas Paul Ruffini

IPC: H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/4361 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/62911 ,  H01R13/635

Abstract: A connector system includes a cartridge having a cavity configured to hold one or more connector modules therein. The cartridge has a port opening to the cavity. The cartridge receiving the one or more connector modules through the port. The connector system includes a release mechanism housed in the cavity. The release mechanism configured to eject the one or more connector modules when actuated. The connector system includes a release button exposed beyond the cartridge and operably coupled to the release mechanism. The release button being pressed to an actuated position to activate the release mechanism. The release button is configured to be in a locked position to avoid inadvertent activation thereof.

Abstract translation: 连接器系统包括具有被配置为将一个或多个连接器模块保持在其中的空腔的盒。 盒具有通向腔的开口。 墨盒通过端口接收一个或多个连接器模块。 连接器系统包括容纳在腔中的释放机构。 所述释放机构配置为当致动时弹出所述一个或多个连接器模块。 连接器系统包括暴露在盒之外并且可操作地联接到释放机构的释放按钮。 释放按钮被按压到致动位置以激活释放机构。 释放按钮被配置为处于锁定位置以避免其无意的激活。

公开(公告)号：US20140051294A1

公开(公告)日：2014-02-20

申请号：US13743128

申请日：2013-01-16

Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Inventor： Keith Edwin Miller ,  Chong Hun Yi ,  Matthew Richard McAlonis ,  Kevin Thackston ,  Dustin Carson Belack ,  Albert Tsang ,  Nicholas Paul Ruffini ,  Darryl J. McKenney ,  Erica L. Ouellette

IPC: H01R13/26

CPC classification number: H01R13/26 ,  H01R12/714 ,  H01R13/2492

Abstract: An electrical contact is provided for mating with a mating contact. The electrical contact includes a base extending a length along a central longitudinal axis, and an arm extending a length outward from the base along the central longitudinal of the base. The arm includes a first mating bump and a second mating bump. The first and second mating bumps have respective first and second mating surfaces. The arm is configured to engage the mating contact at each of the first and second mating surfaces to establish an electrical connection with the mating contact. The first mating surface of the first mating bump is spaced apart along the length of the arm from the second mating surface of the second mating bump.

Abstract translation: 提供电触头用于与配合触头配合。 电触点包括沿着中心纵向轴线延伸的长度的基座，以及沿底座的中心纵向从基座向外延伸长度的臂。 臂包括第一配合凸块和第二配合凸块。 第一和第二配合凸块具有相应的第一和第二配合表面。 臂构造成在第一和第二配合表面中的每一个处接合配合触点，以与配合触点建立电连接。 第一配合凸块的第一配合表面沿着臂的长度与第二配合凸块的第二配合表面间隔开。

公开(公告)号：US09537235B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14674068

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation

Inventor： Albert Tsang ,  Matthew Richard McAlonis ,  Chong Hun Yi ,  Kyle Gary Annis ,  Kevin Michael Thackston ,  Dustin Carson Belack

IPC: H01R13/652 ,  H01R12/70

CPC classification number: H01R12/7005 ,  H01R12/737 ,  H01R12/91 ,  H01R13/645

Abstract: Configurable guide hardware is provided for aligning two associated connectors that are mounted on different circuit cards. The guide hardware includes a guide receptacle that is mounted to one of the circuit cards. The guide receptacle includes a housing that defines a channel and a keyway ring that is held in the channel. The guide receptacle is configured to receive a pin of a guide plug in the channel through a central opening of the keyway ring. The keyway ring includes a receptacle keying feature along an inner perimeter. The keyway ring is selectively positionable to locate the receptacle keying feature in multiple pre-defined angular orientations relative to the housing. The pin of the guide plug may also be selectively positionable in multiple pre-defined angular orientations.

Abstract translation: 可配置的引导硬件用于对准安装在不同电路卡上的两个相关连接器。 引导硬件包括安装到电路卡之一的引导插座。 引导插座包括限定通道的壳体和保持在通道中的键槽环。 引导插座构造成通过键槽环的中心开口接收通道中的引导销的销钉。 键槽环包括沿内周的插座键控特征。 键槽环可选择性地定位以将插座键锁特征相对于壳体定位在多个预定义的角度取向中。 引导塞的销也可以选择性地定位在多个预定义的角度定向中。

公开(公告)号：US09532608B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14147068

申请日：2014-01-03

Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation

Inventor： Albert Tsang ,  Matthew McAlonis ,  Chong Hun Yi ,  Dustin Carson Belack

IPC: H01R13/52 ,  A41D1/00 ,  H01R13/518 ,  H01R12/81 ,  H01R24/62

CPC classification number: A41D1/005 ,  H01R12/81 ,  H01R13/518 ,  H01R13/5213 ,  H01R24/62

Abstract: A wearable connector includes a housing having a base and a shroud that extends from the base. The shroud includes a tunnel having an open end and an interior surface. The open end of the tunnel is configured to receive a mating connector therein. The base is configured to be mounted to a wearable article. Terminals are held directly by the shroud such that mating segments of the terminals extend at least one of directly on or through the interior surface of the tunnel. The tunnel of the shroud is configured to receive the mating connector into the tunnel through the open end such that the mating segments of the terminals mate with mating terminals of the mating connector within the tunnel.

Abstract translation: 可穿戴连接器包括具有底座和从基座延伸的护罩的壳体。 护罩包括具有开口端和内表面的隧道。 隧道的开放端构造成在其中接收配合连接器。 基座被配置为安装到可穿戴物品上。 端子由护罩直接保持，使得端子的配合段在隧道的内表面上直接延伸或穿过其中的至少一个。 护罩的隧道被配置为通过开口端将配合连接器接纳到隧道中，使得端子的配合段与隧道内的配合连接器的配合端子相配合。

公开(公告)号：US09515408B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14709102

申请日：2015-05-11

Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation

Inventor： Kyle Gary Annis ,  Kevin Michael Thackston ,  Matthew Richard McAlonis ,  Albert Tsang ,  Mitchell Kunane Storry ,  Nicholas Paul Ruffini

IPC: H01R13/436 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/629 ,  H01R13/635

CPC classification number: H01R13/4361 ,  H01R13/62 ,  H01R13/62911 ,  H01R13/635

Abstract: A connector system includes a cartridge having a cavity configured to hold one or more connector modules therein. The cartridge has a port opening to the cavity. The cartridge receiving the one or more connector modules through the port. The connector system includes a release mechanism housed in the cavity. The release mechanism configured to eject the one or more connector modules when actuated. The connector system includes a release button exposed beyond the cartridge and operably coupled to the release mechanism. The release button being pressed to an actuated position to activate the release mechanism. The release button is configured to be in a locked position to avoid inadvertent activation thereof.

Abstract translation: 连接器系统包括具有被配置为将一个或多个连接器模块保持在其中的空腔的盒。 盒具有通向腔的开口。 墨盒通过端口接收一个或多个连接器模块。 连接器系统包括容纳在腔中的释放机构。 所述释放机构配置为当致动时弹出所述一个或多个连接器模块。 连接器系统包括暴露在盒之外并且可操作地联接到释放机构的释放按钮。 释放按钮被按压到致动位置以激活释放机构。 释放按钮被配置为处于锁定位置以避免其无意的激活。

公开(公告)号：US08932084B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-13

申请号：US13750715

申请日：2013-01-25

Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation

Inventor： Kevin Michael Thackston ,  Albert Tsang ,  Robert Neil Mulfinger

IPC: H01R24/00 ,  H01R13/46 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R13/627 ,  H01R13/633 ,  H01R43/00 ,  H01R107/00

CPC classification number: H01R13/46 ,  H01R13/5219 ,  H01R13/5227 ,  H01R13/6275 ,  H01R13/633 ,  H01R24/62 ,  H01R43/002 ,  H01R2107/00

Abstract: A connector system includes a pass-through connector that includes a housing with a front and a rear opposite the front. The front of the housing has a front opening, and the rear of the housing has a rear opening. The housing also has a cavity between the front opening and the rear opening. The pass-through connector also includes conductors which are held by the housing in the cavity. The system also includes a plug that is received in the cavity through the front opening. The plug has a contact holder that holds plug conductors. The contact holder has a head that is received in the cavity, and the head is configured to push contaminants from the cavity through the rear opening as the plug is loaded into the cavity.

Abstract translation: 连接器系统包括直通连接器，其包括具有与前部相对的前部和后部的壳体。 壳体的前部具有前开口，并且壳体的后部具有后开口。 壳体还在前开口和后开口之间具有空腔。 直通连接器还包括由壳体保持在空腔中的导体。 该系统还包括通过前开口容纳在腔中的塞子。 插头具有保持插头导体的触点支架。 接触保持器具有容纳在空腔中的头部，并且头部构造成当插头被装入腔体时将污染物从空腔推送穿过后开口。

公开(公告)号：US20140213108A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US13755875

申请日：2013-01-31

Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

Inventor： Kevin Michael Thackston ,  Dustin Carson Belack ,  Chong Hun Yi ,  Albert Tsang ,  Matthew Richard McAlonis ,  Nicholas Paul Ruffini ,  Keith Edwin Miller ,  Scott Eric Walton ,  James Showers

IPC: H01R13/648

CPC classification number: H01R13/648 ,  H01R13/6581 ,  H01R24/62

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for terminating a plurality of electrical conductors. The electrical connector includes a terminal subassembly having terminals configured to be electrically connected to the electrical conductors. The terminal subassembly has an insulator holding the terminals. The terminal subassembly has a mating interface where mating surfaces of the terminals mate with a mating connector. The mating interface of the terminal subassembly is approximately flat. The electrical connector also includes a metal shell holding the terminal subassembly. The metal shell has the cross-sectional shape of an oval.

Abstract translation: 提供电连接器用于端接多个电导体。 电连接器包括端子子组件，其端子被配置为电连接到电导体。 终端子组件具有保持端子的绝缘体。 端子子组件具有匹配接口，其中端子的配合表面与配合连接器配合。 端子组件的配合接口大致平坦。 电连接器还包括固定终端子组件的金属外壳。 金属壳具有椭圆形的横截面形状。