H01R4/305

Grounding block and grounding method for electrified vehicle traction battery

An electrified vehicle assembly includes, among other things, a grounding block secured to a frame member of an electrified vehicle. The grounding block includes a bore configured to receive a fastener to hold a grounding strap connector relative to the grounding block.

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME
20230207427 · 2023-06-29 · ·

A semiconductor device includes: a plate-shaped terminal including one main surface and another main surface and having one end electrically connected to a semiconductor chip; a nut arranged on the one main surface side at another end of the terminal; a nut cover provided on the one main surface side at the other end of the terminal and configured to cover the nut; and a case configured to surround the semiconductor chip and integrate the terminal and the nut cover, wherein the nut cover includes a protruding portion protruding from a lower portion of the nut cover to the one end side of the terminal.

Crimpless electrical connectors

Various crimpless electrical connector assemblies are disclosed. The crimpless connector can include a crimpless contact configured to join two electrical conductors. A portion of the crimpless contact can be received in an outer housing that comprises a tapered lumen. The crimpless contact can be coupled to an activation unit, such as with a threaded connection. Rotation of the activation unit can cause the crimpless contact to translate within the outer housing and the tines to be compressed against the first conductor, thereby physically securing the first conductor in the crimpless connector.

BATTERY CONNECTOR
20170352964 · 2017-12-07 · ·

A connector assembly for electrically connecting poles of two adjacent battery cell. The connector assembly comprises an electrically conductive bus bar having a first connection area and a second connection area distal from each other, electrically conductive pole-mating components having a pole-mating face and a bar-mating face, and fastening components for attaching the electrically conductive bus bar and one of the pole-mating components to one of the poles of the two adjacent battery cells. The pole-mating faces of the pole-mating components are adapted for mating the poles the battery cells. The bar-mating faces of the pole-mating components are adapted for mating with the connection areas. The bar-mating faces and the connection areas have complementary concave/convex arched shape for optimizing contact surface over a range of relative positioning of the two adjacent battery cells.

Grounding clamp with lateral anti-twist protection

A grounding clamp includes a plate having a first and second opposite longitudinal edges extending in a first direction, and first and second opposite transverse edges extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal edges in a second direction. First and second cable fastening region extend along the first and second transeverse edges, respectively, and are configured to fasten and electrically contact first and second cables to the plate, respectively. An opening is arranged between the cable fastening regions for inserting a fastener. An arm extends from the first or second longitudinal edge in the second direction so that the arm runs parallel to the first and/or second cable fastening region. A tab extends at a free end of the arm parallel to the first and/or second longitudinal edge and perpendicularly to a plane of the plate in a direction of an underside of the plate.

Wiring connector for two wire to two point connection

A small form factor wiring connector provides a two wire to two point connector with separate-hole insertion for two wires, by having two holes on the first casing side of the connector and a terminal connection on the opposite second side of the connector. The design works well for a pluggable or fixed-mounted connector. The separate wire insertion holes and the internal screw-driven clamping means with U-shaped wire clamp and U-shaped fixed terminal surfaces provides positive connections which will not easily loosen.

THROUGH ROOF CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
20170317433 · 2017-11-02 ·

A through roof connector assembly for connecting an air termination conductor to a conducting rod through a roof of a structure while limiting water ingress into the roof. The through roof connector assembly includes a universal top, a threaded stud, a conduit connection component with an upper threaded tap hole and a lower threaded tap hole which do not meet to provide a completely weatherproof connection, and a conduit extending through a roof membrane when installed in the roof. The conduit has within a conducting rod, the conducting rod threaded the lower threaded tap hole of the conduit connection component. The air terminal also threads into the threaded stud. An o-ring is located between the conduit connection component and the conduit to provide a further weatherproof connection.

Busbar connector assembly
09800004 · 2017-10-24 · ·

A busbar connector assembly that includes a housing having two portions facing one another that each have an attachment section and a guide section. A first receiving area of the housing receives a first busbar. A second receiving area of the housing receives a second busbar. First and second contact members are coupled to the housing portions. The first and second contact members each have a fixed end and a flexible end having a busbar contact surface. The housing has first and second open ends leading into the receiving areas. The first open end has a continuous width. The second open end includes lead-in surfaces formed in the housing guide sections. The lead-in surfaces define a largest width of the second open end converging to a smallest width thereof. The smallest width of the second open end is substantially the same as the width of the first open end.

Support rail and housing assembly

A support rail and housing assembly is mountable on a housing base. The housings are equipped with electrical contact and/or functional elements which can be strung together. The support rail is mountable on the mounting base even when the housings have already been arranged on the support rail before the support rail is mounted. The support rail is secured to the mounting base by two or more mounting pins which have been placed before the support rail is mounted to the mounting base. The mounting pins and the support rail are designed to correspond to each other such that the support rail can be placed on the mounting pins and locked thereto without using a tool.

Direct burial ground lug/ connector
11258190 · 2022-02-22 ·

The invention relates to a direct burial ground lug. The lug is preferably constructed of a phosphor bronze material. The block may have two through holes to install two conductors, rods, cables, and the like. Stainless steel threaded screws are used to hold the rod and ground conductor in a stable condition. The threaded screws insert into threaded holes positioned perpendicular to the through holes. The direct burial ground lug allows the ground rod and ground conductor to be connected for a continuous grounding system.