Abstract:
A splice device for electromagnetically sealing a junction or bond between a plurality of cables is provided. A first and second cable each has a conductive core wire, an inner insulation, a braided sleeve, and an insulating cover. The junction or bond fixes and electrically connects the core wire of the second cable to the core wire of the first cable. A plurality of ferrules overlays the braided sleeve and the insulating cover of the first cable and the braided sleeve and the insulating cover of the second cable. A plurality of ring collars overlays the plurality of ferrules and is fixed to the plurality of ferrules. A splice cover or shield overlays the first cable, second cable, plurality of ferrules, and plurality of ring collars and electromagnetically seals the junction/bond between the core wires of the first cable and the second cable.
Abstract:
A wire assembly securement apparatus comprises a retainer body and first and second elongated arms. The retainer body is configured to attach, via a plurality of binding attachments, to a wire assembly. The first and second elongated arms are structured to extend from the retainer body and facilitate, via the plurality of binding attachments, attachment of the retainer body to the wire assembly. A retainer portion has a passage formed therein which is configured to a protrusion, such as a mounting stud. In various embodiments, first and second capture flanges extend via the passage and are configured to secure the securement apparatus to the protrusion. In various embodiments, the retainer body and first and second elongated arms are structured to attach to the wire assembly via a plurality of types of binding attachments.
Abstract:
A cantilever system comprises a snapping body configured to ensure a persistent contact with a receiving body. The snapping body includes a supporting body extending from the snapping body, a step extending from the supporting body, the step configured to lock the snapping body and the receiving body in an engaged position, and a constant contact protrusion extending into the step, wherein the constant contact protrusion is configured to maintain engagement of the snapping body and the receiving body.
Abstract:
An interface seal for an electrical connector assembly that includes a housing and a seal retainer defining a seal recess and configured to couple to the housing, is disclosed. The interface seal includes a main body portion configured to substantially surround the housing to create a sealing interface, and an anti-rotation projection coupled to and extending from the main body portion. The anti-rotation projection includes (i) an engagement portion extending in a first direction and (ii) a connecting portion that couples the engagement portion with the main body portion and that extends in a second direction different from the first direction. The anti-rotation projection cooperates with the seal recess to inhibit movement of the interface seal with respect to the housing and seal retainer.
Abstract:
An interface seal for an electrical connector assembly that includes a housing and a seal retainer defining a seal recess and configured to couple to the housing, is disclosed. The interface seal includes a main body portion configured to substantially surround the housing to create a sealing interface, and an anti-rotation projection coupled to and extending from the main body portion. The anti-rotation projection includes (i) an engagement portion extending in a first direction and (ii) a connecting portion that couples the engagement portion with the main body portion and that extends in a second direction different from the first direction. The anti-rotation projection cooperates with the seal recess to inhibit movement of the interface seal with respect to the housing and seal retainer.
Abstract:
A splice device for electromagnetically sealing a junction or bond between a plurality of cables is provided. A first and second cable each has a conductive core wire, an inner insulation, a braided sleeve, and an insulating cover. The junction or bond fixes and electrically connects the core wire of the second cable to the core wire of the first cable. A plurality of ferrules overlays the braided sleeve and the insulating cover of the first cable and the braided sleeve and the insulating cover of the second cable. A plurality of ring collars overlays the plurality of ferrules and is fixed to the plurality of ferrules. A splice cover or shield overlays the first cable, second cable, plurality of ferrules, and plurality of ring collars and electromagnetically seals the junction/bond between the core wires of the first cable and the second cable.
Abstract:
A bused electrical center and a method for its construction. The bused electrical center includes a plurality of bus bars, which are housed between a bus bar housing and a filter housing, a filter device and a plurality of interface terminals that couple leads on the filter device to isolation tabs formed on the bus bars. No solder is employed to electrically or mechanically couple the interface terminals to the leads or to the isolation tabs such that the interface terminals are the sole means for electrically connecting the isolation tabs and the leads.
Abstract:
An indicator gauge assembly can include at least one primary indicator gauge, a configurable digital display arranged next to the at least one primary indicator gauge, a trim member substantially surrounding the at least one primary indicator gauge and arranged over a portion of the configurable digital display, and at least one auxiliary indicator gauge arranged within the trim piece member. The trim member can include an opaque portion and a transparent portion. The at least one auxiliary indicator gauge can be arranged within the transparent portion.
Abstract:
A connector assembly can include a housing, a terminal retainer, and a terminal position assurance member. The terminal retainer can be removably coupled with the housing and define a primary retaining lock for an electrical contact assembly. The terminal retainer can cooperate with the housing to form a compartment that can receive the electrical contact assembly. The compartment can extend along a mating axis of the housing, with a first frontal opening and a rear opening spaced from one another along the mating axis. A portion of the first frontal opening can be elastically deformable such that a size of the first frontal opening is variable. The terminal position assurance member can be removably coupled with the housing to define a secondary retaining lock for the electrical contact assembly. The terminal position assurance member can be positioned to inhibit elastic deformation of the portion of the first frontal opening.
Abstract:
An improved system and method of integrating GPS and wireless communication systems with the systems of a user's vehicle make the GPS and wireless communication systems more readily and safely accessible to the vehicle operator during travel. GPS and data from other navigational equipment is transmitted over a digital data network, preferably a fiber optic network, that is provided in a vehicle for distributing data among the various electronic devices on-board. Voice and data streams sent to, and received from, wireless networks operating in the area, e.g., a WWAN, WPAN or WLAN, are also distributed over the fiber optic network for use by various on-board devices. An antenna farm, for a GPS receiver and wireless transceivers, can be connected to the on-board data network.