公开(公告)号：US08323046B1

公开(公告)日：2012-12-04

申请号：US13113301

申请日：2011-05-23

Applicant: James D. Daugherty ,  Mark D. McCall

Inventor： James D. Daugherty ,  Mark D. McCall

IPC: H01R13/627

CPC classification number: H01R13/639 ,  H01R13/518 ,  Y10T29/49208

Abstract: A ganged electrical connection system includes a plurality of first connectors matable to a plurality of second connectors along mating axes, and a connector position assurance (CPA) member. The CPA member includes a plurality of tabs and a plurality of release fingers. The plurality of first connectors include a plurality of lock arms and the plurality of second connectors include a plurality of inclined ramps. The plurality of tabs receive the plurality of lock arms and the plurality of inclined ramps deflectingly engage said plurality of release fingers to allow movement of the CPA member in to a position of the CPA member, that when disposed in the position, keeps the plurality of second connectors from unmating from the plurality of coupled first connectors. Methods of fabricating an electrical connection system and a ganged electrical connection system that include the CPA member are also presented.

Abstract translation: 一种联动的电气连接系统包括可沿匹配轴线配合到多个第二连接器的多个第一连接器，以及连接器位置保证（CPA）部件。 CPA构件包括多个突片和多个释放指。 多个第一连接器包括多个锁定臂，并且多个第二连接器包括多个倾斜坡道。 所述多个突出部接收所述多个锁定臂，并且所述多个倾斜斜面偏转地接合所述多个释放指，以允许所述CPA构件移动到所述CPA构件的位置，当所述CPA构件被设置在所述位置时， 第二连接器从多个耦合的第一连接器脱离。 还提出了制造电连接系统的方法和包括CPA构件的联动电连接系统。

公开(公告)号：US08235744B1

公开(公告)日：2012-08-07

申请号：US13018841

申请日：2011-02-01

Applicant: Nicole L. Liptak ,  Leslie L. Jones ,  James D. Daugherty ,  Terry A. George

Inventor： Nicole L. Liptak ,  Leslie L. Jones ,  James D. Daugherty ,  Terry A. George

IPC: H01R13/627

CPC classification number: H01R13/639 ,  H01R13/6272 ,  H01R13/633 ,  H01R2201/26

Abstract: A first connector is matable to a second connector in an electrical connection system. The first connector has a connector body that contains a primary and a secondary latch. The respective latches and the connector body of the first connector are molded to form a single unitary piece. The single unitary piece is constructed to define a space intermediate the primary latch and the connector body. The space is adapted to fit a latch position assurance lock to prevent displacement of the primary latch. The primary and the secondary latch respectively communicate with at least one primary and at least one secondary latch ramp disposed on the second connector when at least the first connector is unmated from the second connector. A method to assemble an electrical connection system using the single unitary piece of the first connector is also provided.

Abstract translation: 第一连接器可与电连接系统中的第二连接器配合。 第一连接器具有连接器主体，其包含主锁存器和辅助锁存器。 第一连接器的相应的闩锁和连接器主体被模制以形成单个整体。 单个整体件被构造成限定主闩锁和连接器主体之间的空间。 该空间适于装配闩锁位置保证锁以防止主闩锁的位移。 当至少第一连接器与第二连接器不配合时，主闩锁和辅助闩锁分别与设置在第二连接器上的至少一个主闩锁和至少一个副闩锁斜坡通信。 还提供了使用第一连接器的单个整体件组装电连接系统的方法。

公开(公告)号：US07347743B2

公开(公告)日：2008-03-25

申请号：US11406933

申请日：2006-04-19

Applicant: James D. Daugherty ,  William G Strang ,  Michael Bashkin

Inventor： James D. Daugherty ,  William G Strang ,  Michael Bashkin

IPC: H01R13/514

CPC classification number: H01R13/6315 ,  H01R13/6272

Abstract: A stagable electrical connector and method of assembly has a housing and a shuttle that moves with respect to the housing from a staged position to an assembled position. An electrically conductive terminal snap fits to the shuttle when in the staged position and generally does not move with respect to the shuttle as the shuttle is then moved from the staged position to the assembled position that further secures the terminal to the shuttle. Preferably, a one-way coupler is carried between the shuttle and the housing to strongly resist withdrawal of the shuttle from the housing as the terminal is snap fitted to the shuttle. During snap fitting of the terminal, a flex beam of the shuttle is free to move giving way to the terminal and resiliently flexing back when the terminal is fitted to the shuttle. Rearward movement of the shuttle with respect to the housing places a distal catch end of the flex beam snugly between a reinforcement structure of the housing and the terminal preventing flexing of the flex beam and further securing the terminal to the shuttle.

Abstract translation: 一种稳定的电连接器和组装方法具有壳体和梭子，其相对于壳体从分级位置移动到组装位置。 导电端子卡扣处于分级位置时配合梭子，并且当梭子从分级位置移动到组装位置时，通常不会相对于梭子移动，从而进一步将端子固定在梭子上。 优选地，当梭子和壳体之间承载有单向联接器，以便当该端子卡扣配合到穿梭机上时，能够强力地阻止梭子从壳体中退出。 在端子的卡扣配合期间，梭子的弯曲梁自由地移动到终端并且当终端安装到梭子时弹性地向后弯曲。 梭子相对于壳体的向后运动将柔性梁的远端捕获端部紧密地放置在壳体的加强结构和端子之间，以防止弯曲梁的弯曲并进一步将端子固定到梭子。

公开(公告)号：US4346959A

公开(公告)日：1982-08-31

申请号：US205424

申请日：1980-11-10

Applicant: James D. Daugherty ,  Joseph H. Gladd ,  John M. Chupak

Inventor： James D. Daugherty ,  Joseph H. Gladd ,  John M. Chupak

IPC: H01R13/432 ,  H01R4/24

CPC classification number: H01R13/432

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a plurality of female terminals which are attached to conductor wires which are passed through the longitudinal assembly slots of a connector body after which the female terminals are pulled into the terminal cavities of the connector body through contact openings at one end of the connector body. The female terminals have projecting tabs disposed in the longitudinal assembly slots to orient the female terminals in the terminal cavities and latch fingers to retain the female terminals in the terminal cavities. The latch fingers are accessible through the longitudinal slots to release them from cooperating latch shoulders in the terminal cavities so that the female terminals may be individually removed from the terminal cavities through the contact openings.

Abstract translation: 电连接器包括多个阴端子，其连接到导线上，导体线穿过连接器主体的纵向组装槽，之后，阴端子通过接触开口的一端被拉入连接器主体的端子腔中 连接器体。 阴端子具有设置在纵向组件槽中的突出突出部，以将端子腔中的阴端子和闩锁指状物定位以将阴端子保持在端子腔中。 闩锁指可以通过纵向狭槽访问，以将它们从端子腔中的配合的闩锁肩部释放，使得阴端子可以通过接触开口从端子腔单独地移除。

公开(公告)号：US08784127B2

公开(公告)日：2014-07-22

申请号：US13493124

申请日：2012-06-11

Applicant: Michael Bashkin ,  Bart N. Caldwell ,  James D. Daugherty

Inventor： Michael Bashkin ,  Bart N. Caldwell ,  James D. Daugherty

IPC: H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/62944 ,  H01R13/62955

Abstract: An electrical connection system and method includes a first connector housing matable to a second connector housing along a mating axis. The first connector housing contains a mating assist lever (MAL) that rotationally pivots between an INOPERATIVE position and a CLOSED position and includes a locking means. When the MAL is positionally rotatable to the CLOSED position the first connector housing and the second connector housing are mated together such that the locking means is disposed adjacent an external surface of the second connector housing. A sufficiently applied force against the locking means actuates the locking means so that the locking means latchingly secures the first connector housing to the second connector housing. A CPA member, also disposed on the MAL, slidingly communicates with the latched locking means transverse to the mating axis and ensures the latched locking means does not become unlatched so that electrical connection system remains mated.

Abstract translation: 一种电气连接系统和方法包括可沿匹配轴线配合到第二连接器壳体的第一连接器壳体。 第一连接器壳体包含在非操作位置和闭合位置之间旋转地枢转并包括锁定装置的配合辅助杆（MAL）。 当MAL位置地旋转到闭合位置时，第一连接器壳体和第二连接器壳体配合在一起，使得锁定装置邻近第二连接器壳体的外表面设置。 抵靠锁定装置的足够的力施加了锁定装置，使得锁定装置将第一连接器壳体闩锁地固定到第二连接器壳体。 还设置在MAL上的CPA构件与锁定的锁定装置横向于配合轴线滑动地连通，并且确保锁定的锁定装置不会被解锁，使得电气连接系统保持配合。

公开(公告)号：US08287306B2

公开(公告)日：2012-10-16

申请号：US13113286

申请日：2011-05-23

Applicant: James D. Daugherty ,  Mark D. McCall

Inventor： James D. Daugherty ,  Mark D. McCall

IPC: H01H13/60

CPC classification number: H01R13/6315 ,  H01R13/518 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R13/7032 ,  H01R2107/00 ,  Y10T29/49204

Abstract: A ganged electrical connection system includes an arrangement defining a plurality of receptacles. A plurality of first connectors is receivably coupled in the plurality of receptacles. A plurality of second connectors is matable to the plurality of coupled first connectors of the arrangement along mating axes. Positional mating tolerance variation associated with the plurality of second connectors in relation to the plurality of coupled first connectors manifested at the plurality of receptacles when the plurality of second connectors are mated to the plurality of coupled first connectors is absorbed by the arrangement. The plurality of the plurality of second connectors mate with the plurality of coupled first connectors in a single unimpeded, uninterrupted mating connection. A ganged electrical system for an electric-type vehicle is also presented.

Abstract translation: 联合电连接系统包括限定多个容座的装置。 多个第一连接器可接收地联接在多个插座中。 多个第二连接器能够沿着配合轴线配合到该装置的多个耦合的第一连接器。 当多个第二连接器配合到多个耦合的第一连接器时，与多个耦合的第一连接器相关联的多个第二连接器相对于多个耦合的第一连接器的位置配合公差变化被该布置吸收。 所述多个第二连接器中的多个第二连接器以单个无阻碍的不间断配合连接与多个耦合的第一连接器配合。 还提出了一种用于电动车辆的联动电气系统。

公开(公告)号：US06547605B2

公开(公告)日：2003-04-15

申请号：US09910098

申请日：2001-07-20

Applicant: James D. Daugherty ,  Kevin P. Phillips

Inventor： James D. Daugherty ,  Kevin P. Phillips

IPC: H01R1300

CPC classification number: H01R13/5025 ,  H01R12/592

Abstract: An electrical connector uses a single flex circuit having two banks of electrical conductors each engaged to a series of terminals disposed or engaged in first and second carriers. The carriers are stacked upon one another and then inserted into a shroud of the electrical connector from a lateral direction. A clip retainer is then inserted from the rear into the shroud of the electrical connector between the first and second carriers to assure the position of the individual terminals within the respective carriers. The single flex circuit is replaced by a plurality of individual electrically insulated conductors in a second embodiment.

Abstract translation: 电连接器使用具有两组电导体的单个柔性电路，每组电导体接合到布置或接合在第一和第二载体中的一系列端子。 载体彼此堆叠，然后从横向方向插入到电连接器的护罩中。 然后，夹子固定器从后部插入到第一和第二托架之间的电连接器的护罩中，以确保各个端子在相应的托架内的位置。 在第二实施例中，单个柔性电路由多个单独的电绝缘导体代替。

公开(公告)号：US06358104B2

公开(公告)日：2002-03-19

申请号：US09480069

申请日：2000-01-10

Applicant: James D. Daugherty ,  William G. Strang ,  Robert Stang ,  Christopher Adrian Margrave

Inventor： James D. Daugherty ,  William G. Strang ,  Robert Stang ,  Christopher Adrian Margrave

IPC: H01R1311

CPC classification number: H01R13/187 ,  H01R13/111

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrical female terminal which comprises a direct current path between a contact region defined by a plurality of circumferentially spaced contact vanes formed as beams having opposite ends connected to terminal body portions and wherein each vane is twisted on its length to provide a radially inwardly directed contact on a beam that provides a torsional force component that increases normal forces for providing electrical contact without producing a commensurate increase in the force required to engage a pin within the contact region.

Abstract translation: 本文公开了一种电母接头，其包括在由多个周向间隔开的接触叶片限定的接触区域之间的直流通路，该接触区域形成为具有连接到端子主体部分的相对端部的梁，并且其中每个叶片在其长度上扭转以提供径向 梁上的向内接触提供扭转力分量，该扭力分量增加了用于提供电接触的法向力，而不产生使接头区域内的销接合所需的力的相应增加。

公开(公告)号：US4572878A

公开(公告)日：1986-02-25

申请号：US683349

申请日：1984-12-19

Applicant: James D. Daugherty

Inventor： James D. Daugherty

IPC: G01K1/14 ,  H01H37/04 ,  H01M2/30 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H02J7/00 ,  H01M2/00

CPC classification number: H01M10/486 ,  G01K1/14 ,  H01H37/043 ,  H01M2/305 ,  H02J7/0091 ,  H01H2001/5877

Abstract: Battery temperature sensing device including a sensor embedded in a housing and together secured to the underside of a battery cable terminal for pressing against the side wall of the battery beneath the electrolyte level therein when the terminal is coupled to the battery. The housing conforms to the underside of the terminal and is detachably secured to the terminal by means of a cap which conforms to the topside of the terminal and is adjoined to the housing via snap-in fasteners.

Abstract translation: 电池温度感测装置包括嵌入壳体中并且一起固定到电池电缆端子的下侧的传感器，用于在端子耦合到电池时将电池的侧壁按压在其内部的电解质水平面下。 壳体符合端子的下侧，并且通过符合端子顶部的盖可拆卸地固定到端子，并且通过卡入式紧固件与壳体邻接。

公开(公告)号：US20130330959A1

公开(公告)日：2013-12-12

申请号：US13493124

申请日：2012-06-11

Applicant: Michael Bashkin ,  Bart N. Caldwell ,  James D. Daugherty

Inventor： Michael Bashkin ,  Bart N. Caldwell ,  James D. Daugherty

IPC: H01R13/62

CPC classification number: H01R13/62944 ,  H01R13/62955

Abstract: An electrical connection system and method includes a first connector housing matable to a second connector housing along a mating axis. The first connector housing contains a mating assist lever (MAL) that rotationally pivots between an INOPERATIVE position and a CLOSED position and includes a locking means. When the MAL is positionally rotatable to the CLOSED position the first connector housing and the second connector housing are mated together such that the locking means is disposed adjacent an external surface of the second connector housing. A sufficiently applied force against the locking means actuates the locking means so that the locking means latchingly secures the first connector housing to the second connector housing. A CPA member, also disposed on the MAL, slidingly communicates with the latched locking means transverse to the mating axis and ensures the latched locking means does not become unlatched so that electrical connection system remains mated.

Abstract translation: 一种电气连接系统和方法包括可沿匹配轴线配合到第二连接器壳体的第一连接器壳体。 第一连接器壳体包含在非操作位置和闭合位置之间旋转地枢转并包括锁定装置的配合辅助杆（MAL）。 当MAL位置地旋转到闭合位置时，第一连接器壳体和第二连接器壳体配合在一起，使得锁定装置邻近第二连接器壳体的外表面设置。 抵靠锁定装置的足够的力施加了锁定装置，使得锁定装置将第一连接器壳体闩锁地固定到第二连接器壳体。 还设置在MAL上的CPA构件与锁定的锁定装置横向于配合轴线滑动地连通，并且确保锁定的锁定装置不会被解锁，使得电气连接系统保持配合。