公开(公告)号：US11888262B2

公开(公告)日：2024-01-30

申请号：US17118708

申请日：2020-12-11

Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, Jr. ,  Duane Lee Brantingham

IPC: H01R13/64 ,  B25J15/04 ,  H01B7/00 ,  H01R13/502 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/631

CPC classification number: H01R13/64 ,  B25J15/04 ,  H01B7/0045 ,  H01R13/502 ,  H01R13/516 ,  H01R13/58 ,  H01R13/6315

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a housing defining an outer surface, a wire cable at least partially disposed in the housing, and a robotic installation feature at least temporarily attached to or defined in the outer surface of the housing, wherein the robotic installation feature defines a slot that is configured to be interacted with by an end effector of a robotic installer during robotic installation of the electrical connector with a corresponding electrical connector. A method of robotic installation of the electrical connector comprises identifying the robotic installation feature, inserting at least two members of the end effector into the slot, expanding the at least two members of the end effector along at least one of two axes to thereby fix the at least two members therein and obtain movable control of the electrical connector, and installing the electrical connector with the corresponding electrical connector.

公开(公告)号：US20230256923A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-17

申请号：US18308030

申请日：2023-04-27

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, JR. ,  Jared Bilas ,  Kurt P. Seifert ,  David G. Siegfried ,  Lee Bauer ,  Christian Schaefer ,  Magnus Svensson ,  Martin Bornemann

IPC: B60R16/023 ,  B60L50/60 ,  H02K7/00 ,  H02K11/00

CPC classification number: B60R16/0231 ,  B60L50/66 ,  H02K7/006 ,  H02K11/0094

Abstract: Electrified vehicle electrical systems and formatting methods include arranging a first layer including one or more first electrical transmission lines each configured to carry electrical power at a first voltage to one or more electrical powertrain components of the electrified vehicle, arranging a second layer above at least a portion of the first electrical connection layer, wherein the second layer includes one or more second electrical transmission lines each configured to carry electrical power at a second voltage to one or more electrical power distribution components of the electrified vehicle, and arranging a third layer above at least a portion of the first and second layers, wherein the third layer includes one or more third electrical transmission lines each configured to carry electrical power at a third voltage to one or more input/output device components of the electrified vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20230253744A1

公开(公告)日：2023-08-10

申请号：US17592701

申请日：2022-02-04

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： Nicholas A. Durse ,  Steven W. Marzo ,  Jonathan D. Weidner ,  David R. Peterson

IPC: H01R25/14 ,  H02G5/00

CPC classification number: H01R25/14 ,  H02G5/005

Abstract: An electrical bus bar assembly includes an elongate flexible electrical conductor formed of a strip of electrically conductive material having a generally rectangular cross section and a width to thickness ratio of at least 20:1 and a dielectric material covering a central portion of the electrical conductor such that the electrical conductor has exposed distal portions at each end of the assembly. Further, a method for forming such as assembly includes the steps of forming a flexible strip from an electrically conductive sheet such that the strip has a generally rectangular cross section with a width to thickness ratio of at least 20:1 and covering a central portion of the strip with a dielectric material and leaving distal portions at each end exposed.
No new matter is added. A substitute abstract reflecting these amendments is submitted concurrently with the filing of this paper.

公开(公告)号：US11639143B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-02

申请号：US17072658

申请日：2020-10-16

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Joseph Sudik, Jr. ,  Jared Bilas ,  Kurt P. Seifert ,  David G. Siegfried ,  Lee Bauer ,  Christian Schaefer ,  Magnus Svensson ,  Martin Bornemann

IPC: B60L50/60 ,  H02K7/00 ,  B60R16/023 ,  H02K11/00

Abstract: Electrified vehicle electrical systems and formatting methods include arranging a first layer including one or more first electrical transmission lines each configured to carry electrical power at a first voltage to one or more electrical powertrain components of the electrified vehicle, arranging a second layer above at least a portion of the first electrical connection layer, wherein the second layer includes one or more second electrical transmission lines each configured to carry electrical power at a second voltage to one or more electrical power distribution components of the electrified vehicle, and arranging a third layer above at least a portion of the first and second layers, wherein the third layer includes one or more third electrical transmission lines each configured to carry electrical power at a third voltage to one or more input/output device components of the electrified vehicle.

公开(公告)号：US20230125061A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-20

申请号：US18084906

申请日：2022-12-20

Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

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

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H05K3/10

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：US11533807B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-20

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：US11523530B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-06

申请号：US17128328

申请日：2020-12-21

Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Jared Bilas ,  Kurt P. Seifert ,  Jeffrey S. Campbell ,  Wesley W. Weber, Jr. ,  Christian Schaefer

IPC: H01R13/62 ,  H05K7/12 ,  B60R16/02 ,  B60R16/023 ,  H01R12/77 ,  H01R13/518 ,  H01R13/631 ,  H02G1/06 ,  H02G3/32 ,  H01R12/70 ,  H05K7/04

Abstract: A self-aligning mechanical mount and electrical connection system for an electronic module comprises a mechanical mount assembly configured to be integrated into or attached to a base frame and defining a mount connection position assurance (CPA) feature for self-aligning and securing of the electronic module therein, and an electrical connection assembly configured to be integrated into or attached to the mechanical mount assembly and comprising a modular electrical connector (i) being electrically connected to an electrical backbone wire cable and (ii) defining a connector CPA feature for self-aligning the modular electrical connector with a corresponding electrical connector integrated into or attached to the electronic module when the electronic module is secured in the mechanical mount assembly.

公开(公告)号：US11482843B2

公开(公告)日：2022-10-25

申请号：US16594564

申请日：2019-10-07

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

Inventor： David R. Peterson ,  Sean P. Krompegel ,  Jonathan D. Weidner

IPC: H01R43/16 ,  H02G1/00 ,  H01B13/06 ,  H02G15/02

Abstract: A process of manufacturing an electrical wiring assembly includes the steps of cutting an elongate strip from a sheet of metal and cutting a mesial slit in an end of the uninsulated segment, thereby forming a pair of distal projections flanking the mesial slit. The mesial slit and the pair of distal projections form a forked split blade terminal.

公开(公告)号：US20220302619A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-22

申请号：US17695812

申请日：2022-03-15

Applicant: APTIV TECHNOLOGIES LIMITED

Inventor： Jeffrey S. Campbell ,  Wesley W. Weber ,  Duane L. Brantingham ,  Kurt P. Seifert ,  David R. Peterson ,  Joon Lee

IPC: H01R12/77 ,  H01R13/52 ,  H01R43/26

Abstract: Electrical connector systems and methods create an electrical connection between a flexible circuit (FC) and a metal terminal of another connector. A reliable electrical connection is achieved with a low-cost tin contact plating, by an automatic FC to metal terminal wiping action with contact force, during the connector to FC assembly process. The connector to FC assembly process is also well suited for automated robotic assembly, which can save costs compared to manual assembly/installation.

公开(公告)号：US20220288843A1

公开(公告)日：2022-09-15

申请号：US17825305

申请日：2022-05-26

Applicant: Aptiv Technologies Limited

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

IPC: B29C64/165 ,  B29C64/393 ,  B29C64/118 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  B33Y50/02 ,  B33Y80/00 ,  H01B13/00 ,  H01B7/00 ,  H01B13/012 ,  H01B13/24

Abstract: A wiring harness assembly includes a plurality of electrical conductors having wires enclosed within insulative sheaths that are integrally formed of an electrically insulative material. The assembly also includes a lattice support structure that is attached to the insulative sheaths at multiple locations. The lattice support structure is configured to maintain a desired shape of the assembly. The lattice support structure is formed of filaments that may be formed using an additive manufacturing process The filaments may be arranged such that lattice support structure defines a plurality of hexagonally shaped apertures. A process for manufacturing the wiring harness assembly and an apparatus configured to manufacture the wiring harness assembly is also presented.