The invention relates to a contact assembly for plug connections, i.e., charging plugs, for transmitting electric power, having at least one device for producing an electrically conductive connection and at least one device for cooling purposes, i.e., for dissipating heat produced by the transmission of electric power using the conductive connection, wherein the electrically conductive device has at least one connection region for coupling to at least one cooling area border and at least one contact region, and the coupling is carried out directly in an integrative manner so that the cooling effect is supported as a result of the at least partly direct physical contact between the electrically conductive device and the coolant. The invention additionally relates to plug connections, i.e., charging plugs, comprising at least one such contact assembly.

A joint connector for connecting a first conductor of a first power cable length and a second conductor of a second power cable length, the first conductor including a first metal material and the second conductor including a second metal material, the second metal material being different from the first metal material, wherein the joint connector includes a tubular metal body being made of the second metal material and having a central axis extending from a first end of the metal body to a second end of the metal body, wherein the first end is provided with an axially extending opening adapted to receive the first conductor, and wherein the metal body includes at least one radially extending through-opening, connecting with the axially extending opening, the radially extending through-opening being adapted to receive at least one fastener for clamping the first conductor when received within the axially extending opening, and wherein the second end is a closed end, the closed end including an end face adapted to be welded to the second conductor.

An automotive booster cable system includes a first battery clamp attached to a first battery a second battery clamp attached to a second battery; an optional electrical plug adapter with an adapter electrical connector for mating with the second battery clamp; and a booster cable assembly having a first polarized electrical booster connector for mating with the first battery clamp and a second polarized electrical booster connector for mating with either the electrical plug adapter or the second battery clamp.

An automotive booster cable system includes a first battery clamp attached to a first battery a second battery clamp attached to a second battery; an optional electrical plug adapter with an adapter electrical connector for mating with the second battery clamp; and a booster cable assembly having a first polarized electrical booster connector for mating with the first battery clamp and a second polarized electrical booster connector for mating with either the electrical plug adapter or the second battery clamp.

A method of electrically connecting a bundle of insulated conductors in accordance with a non-limiting example includes installing an insulation portion of a plurality of electrical conductors into a connector having an axial outer surface. The insulation portion covers an electrically conductive portion. The method further includes exposing a terminal end of each of the plurality of electrical conductors at the axial outer surface, and depositing an electrically conductive material onto the terminal end of each of the plurality of electrical conductors at the axial outer surface of the connector such that the electrically conductive material electrically connects the electrically conductive portion of each of the plurality of electrical conductors.

A method of electrically connecting a bundle of insulated conductors in accordance with a non-limiting example includes installing an insulation portion of a plurality of electrical conductors into a connector having an axial outer surface. The insulation portion covers an electrically conductive portion. The method further includes exposing a terminal end of each of the plurality of electrical conductors at the axial outer surface, and depositing an electrically conductive material onto the terminal end of each of the plurality of electrical conductors at the axial outer surface of the connector such that the electrically conductive material electrically connects the electrically conductive portion of each of the plurality of electrical conductors.

The present invention provides a connection terminal to be fixed to a conductive portion provided on a glass plate for a vehicle. The connection terminal includes an installation portion having a fixing surface to be fixed to the conductive portion, a rising portion that extends from the installation portion in a direction away from the glass plate, a connection portion that is connected to the rising portion and has a power supply portion configured to supply power, and a solder attached to the fixing surface, in which the solder includes a protruding portion that protrudes from the fixing surface of the installation portion.

A connection structure for an electric wire includes an electric wire that has a conductor and an outer sheath covering the conductor; a bonding member that is made of a conductive metal material and is attached to the electric wire and; and a busbar that is made of a conductive metal material and on which the bonding member is overlapped and ultrasonically bonded with the conductor interposed between the busbar and the bonding member. The bonding member includes a crimping portion for crimping and fixing the electric wire.

An electrical terminal includes a base portion having a base portion outer surface, a base portion inner surface, and two securing tabs extending from an edge of the base portion. The electrical terminal also an attachment portion having an attachment portion outer surface an attachment portion inner surface. The base portion inner surface is proximate the attachment portion inner surface and wherein the two securing tabs overlay the attachment portion outer surface. The electrical terminal may be especially well suited for making an electrical connection to components disposed on a glass surface. A method for forming such a terminal is also presented.

An electrical terminal includes a base portion having a base portion outer surface, a base portion inner surface, and two securing tabs extending from an edge of the base portion. The electrical terminal also an attachment portion having an attachment portion outer surface an attachment portion inner surface. The base portion inner surface is proximate the attachment portion inner surface and wherein the two securing tabs overlay the attachment portion outer surface. The electrical terminal may be especially well suited for making an electrical connection to components disposed on a glass surface. A method for forming such a terminal is also presented.