Patent classifications
H01R13/533
Deformable electrical connector system
Various embodiments provide a connector system including a plug body and a connector body each having one of studs and jacks with parallel misaligned axes. A deformation of one or more of a plug body, studs, jacks, and a connector body is created when plugging together the misaligned studs and jacks. The deformation creates resultant forces between the studs and jacks for electrical contact. The studs and jacks may be solid metal corrosive-resistant parts, such as titanium, Hastelloy, or Inconel.
Deformable electrical connector system
Various embodiments provide a connector system including a plug body and a connector body each having one of studs and jacks with parallel misaligned axes. A deformation of one or more of a plug body, studs, jacks, and a connector body is created when plugging together the misaligned studs and jacks. The deformation creates resultant forces between the studs and jacks for electrical contact. The studs and jacks may be solid metal corrosive-resistant parts, such as titanium, Hastelloy, or Inconel.
Stackable deformable electrical connector system
A stackable connector system having upper and lower members is provided. The upper member has a first set of upper connections including studs or jacks and a second set of upper connections including studs or jacks that are opposite the first set of upper connections. The lower member includes a first set of lower connections including studs or jacks that are opposite the second set of upper connections. The second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections have parallel axes that are misaligned in an unplugged state. The misalignment creates deformation of the upper member and/or lower member during insertion of the studs into the jacks when the second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections are plugged together. The deformation creates a resultant force between the second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections.
Stackable deformable electrical connector system
A stackable connector system having upper and lower members is provided. The upper member has a first set of upper connections including studs or jacks and a second set of upper connections including studs or jacks that are opposite the first set of upper connections. The lower member includes a first set of lower connections including studs or jacks that are opposite the second set of upper connections. The second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections have parallel axes that are misaligned in an unplugged state. The misalignment creates deformation of the upper member and/or lower member during insertion of the studs into the jacks when the second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections are plugged together. The deformation creates a resultant force between the second set of upper connections and the first set of lower connections.
Electrical connector assembly with modular cooling features
An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a cavity in which a pair of electrical terminals is disposed. The assembly also includes a cover that is configured to enclose the cavity, thereby protecting the pair of electrical terminals and thermally manage heat within the cavity. The cover has a thermal management mechanism including one or more liquid ports configured to receive a liquid coolant flow.
Electrical connector assembly with modular cooling features
An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing defining a cavity in which a pair of electrical terminals is disposed. The assembly also includes a cover that is configured to enclose the cavity, thereby protecting the pair of electrical terminals and thermally manage heat within the cavity. The cover has a thermal management mechanism including one or more liquid ports configured to receive a liquid coolant flow.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR ZONE 2 HAZARDOUS LOCATIONS
An electrical plug and receptacle can be connected and disconnected in the presence of explosive gas without causing a spark and possible explosion. Power is disconnected from the receptacle unless the plug is fully inserted and locked into position in the receptacle. A sensor detects when the plug is fully inserted and locked. The sensor energizes a relay which allows power to flow to the receptacle and the connected plug. The relay is encapsulated in epoxy or isolated in a Restricted Breathing enclosure to keep explosive gas away from the sparking relay contacts. To remove the plug from the receptacle, it must first be unlocked. The sensor detects the motion of unlocking the plug and releases the relay to disconnect power from the plug and receptacle so that no spark is created when the plug is removed from the receptacle. Ordinary NEMA plugs and receptacles can be used in Zone 2 and Class I Division 2 hazardous locations.
Wire cable seal and vibration damper
A sealing element for sealing a housing opening in a housing, wherein the sealing element comprises at least one through-opening for the passage of an electrical cable into the housing. The sealing element is formed of a first subcomponent and a second subcomponent, the first subcomponent and the second subcomponent having a different hardness and the two subcomponents are made of silicone.
Wire cable seal and vibration damper
A sealing element for sealing a housing opening in a housing, wherein the sealing element comprises at least one through-opening for the passage of an electrical cable into the housing. The sealing element is formed of a first subcomponent and a second subcomponent, the first subcomponent and the second subcomponent having a different hardness and the two subcomponents are made of silicone.
MICRO-VIBRATION TERMINAL, PLUG-IN STRUCTURE, AND MOTOR VEHICLE
The present disclosure provides a micro-vibration terminal, a plug-in structure and a motor vehicle, the micro-vibration terminal including a terminal fixing portion, a vibration body and a connection arm all of which are disposed sequentially, and the vibration body is fixedly connected to the terminal fixing portion, the terminal fixing portion is used for being electrically connected to a cable; the connection arm includes an overhanging end and a fixed end, the fixed end is fixedly connected to the vibration body, the overhanging end is used for being in contact fit with a mating plug-in terminal; and the vibration body is provided with a recess. Through the present disclosure, it is able to alleviate the technical problem that a contact area of a plug-in terminal is easy oxidized, and a service life of the plug-in terminal is shortened.