An electrical connector assembly comprising a first component comprising a first side wall, comprising a first cavity and a first retaining element positioned adjacent to the first cavity, and a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, the second side wall comprising a second cavity and a second retaining element positioned adjacent to the second cavity; and a second component, operatively coupled to the first component, and configured to receive the first component, wherein the second component comprises: a first portion, wherein the first portion comprises: a third side wall, and a fourth side wall opposite to the third side wall, wherein the third side wall comprises a third retaining element and the fourth side wall comprises a fourth retaining element, and a second portion.

An electrical connector assembly comprising a first component comprising a first side wall, comprising a first cavity and a first retaining element positioned adjacent to the first cavity, and a second side wall opposite to the first side wall, the second side wall comprising a second cavity and a second retaining element positioned adjacent to the second cavity; and a second component, operatively coupled to the first component, and configured to receive the first component, wherein the second component comprises: a first portion, wherein the first portion comprises: a third side wall, and a fourth side wall opposite to the third side wall, wherein the third side wall comprises a third retaining element and the fourth side wall comprises a fourth retaining element, and a second portion.

This disclosure relates to a vibration damping and clearance compensation element for an electrical connector, featuring a flexible wall with a first and second main surface, mounted in a cantilevered manner. A hollow space is positioned adjacent to the first main surface of the flexible wall, allowing for enhanced flexibility and vibration absorption. At least one contact element extends from the second main surface of the flexible wall, providing electrical connectivity while accommodating movement and misalignment. This configuration effectively dampens vibrations and compensates for clearance variations, ensuring reliable electrical connections under dynamic conditions. The design is particularly suited for applications requiring robust performance in environments subject to mechanical stress and movement, enhancing the durability and reliability of electrical connectors.

This disclosure relates to a vibration damping and clearance compensation element for an electrical connector, featuring a flexible wall with a first and second main surface, mounted in a cantilevered manner. A hollow space is positioned adjacent to the first main surface of the flexible wall, allowing for enhanced flexibility and vibration absorption. At least one contact element extends from the second main surface of the flexible wall, providing electrical connectivity while accommodating movement and misalignment. This configuration effectively dampens vibrations and compensates for clearance variations, ensuring reliable electrical connections under dynamic conditions. The design is particularly suited for applications requiring robust performance in environments subject to mechanical stress and movement, enhancing the durability and reliability of electrical connectors.

A device connector 1 includes a pair of terminal portions 2, 2 facing a mating device and a housing body 3 made of synthetic resin containing the pair of terminal portions, wherein each of the terminal portions includes a device-side terminal 21 configured to engage with the mating device, an electric wire-side terminal 22 connected to an electric wire, and a connection conductor 23 having a flexibility and configured to connect the device-side terminal and the electric wire-side terminal, wherein the connection conductor is formed to have an extra length portion 23C and extend toward the device-side terminal, the housing body includes a housing unit 4 containing the pair of terminal portions, and an insulation wall 5 located in the housing unit to insulate the connection conductors from each other, and the insulation wall configured to include a material with a lower Mohs hardness than the housing unit.

A device connector 1 includes a pair of terminal portions 2, 2 facing a mating device and a housing body 3 made of synthetic resin containing the pair of terminal portions, wherein each of the terminal portions includes a device-side terminal 21 configured to engage with the mating device, an electric wire-side terminal 22 connected to an electric wire, and a connection conductor 23 having a flexibility and configured to connect the device-side terminal and the electric wire-side terminal, wherein the connection conductor is formed to have an extra length portion 23C and extend toward the device-side terminal, the housing body includes a housing unit 4 containing the pair of terminal portions, and an insulation wall 5 located in the housing unit to insulate the connection conductors from each other, and the insulation wall configured to include a material with a lower Mohs hardness than the housing unit.

A connector includes a connector housing configured to be fitted to a counterpart housing by being moved relative to the counterpart housing in a fitting direction extending along a first axis. The connector housing includes a lock arm extending in a fitting-opposite direction, the lock arm includes a protrusion configured to flex the lock arm in a downward direction by being pressed by a counterpart engaging part while the connector housing is being fitted to the counterpart housing, the protrusion includes a protrusion-rear end face and at least one protruding portion protruding from the protrusion-rear end face, the protruding portion is disposed within a range of a movement trajectory of an apex of the protrusion during flexing of the lock arm.

A connector includes a connector housing configured to be fitted to a counterpart housing by being moved relative to the counterpart housing in a fitting direction extending along a first axis. The connector housing includes a lock arm extending in a fitting-opposite direction, the lock arm includes a protrusion configured to flex the lock arm in a downward direction by being pressed by a counterpart engaging part while the connector housing is being fitted to the counterpart housing, the protrusion includes a protrusion-rear end face and at least one protruding portion protruding from the protrusion-rear end face, the protruding portion is disposed within a range of a movement trajectory of an apex of the protrusion during flexing of the lock arm.

A wet connect, including a first component having a first signal conductor, a first connector operably connected to the first signal conductor, a second component having a second signal conductor, and a mating connector operably connected to the second signal conductor. A method for wet connecting components including running a second component into connection with a first component without orienting the second component to the first component. A wellbore system, including a borehole in a subsurface formation, a string in the borehole, a wet connect, disposed within or as a part of the string.

A connector unit includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a first terminal fitting. The first terminal fitting includes a first connecting portion. The second connector includes a second terminal fitting, a housing and a shield shell. The housing includes an insertion hole, into which the first connecting portion is inserted, and a second connecting portion is arranged to be contactable with the first connecting portion in the insertion hole. The first terminal fitting integrally includes a resilient deforming portion for resiliently deforming the first connecting portion in a direction separating from the second connecting portion as contacting the second connecting portion. The first connecting portion is pressed against the second connecting portion and the second connecting portion is pressed against the shield shell via an insulating member by a resilient restoring force of the resilient deforming portion.