The invention relates to a motor vehicle with on-board electronics and an in-vehicle electronic receptacle unit for a portable communications device that is electrically connected to the on-board electronics, wherein the receptacle unit has at least one separate receptacle space that is designed to individually receive a function module in a state separated from the communications device, whereby the function module is reversibly separable from the communications device and can be reattached, and being designed for electrically coupling the separate function module to the on-board electronics to perform the intended function of the function module.

This patent pertains to magnetic coupling systems. One implementation includes magnetic jumper cables, which include magnetic couplers and elongate, insulated, electrically-isolated electric conductors.

This patent pertains to magnetic coupling systems. One implementation includes magnetic jumper cables, which include magnetic couplers and elongate, insulated, electrically-isolated electric conductors.

A magnetic electrical plug interface for charging a transport refrigeration unit, TRU. The magnetic electrical plug interface includes a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector. The first electrical connector includes: a socket having a closed end and an open end; a first magnetic body including a first electrical contact, the first magnetic body is slidable in the socket; a resilient biasing element configured to bias the first magnetic body towards the closed end of the socket; and a second electrical contact fixed towards the open end of the socket. The second electrical connector includes: a second magnetic body including a third electrical contact. In an unplugged configuration in which the first electrical connector is disengaged from the second electrical connector, the resilient biasing element is configured to maintain a separation between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact.

A magnetic electrical plug interface for charging a transport refrigeration unit, TRU. The magnetic electrical plug interface includes a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector. The first electrical connector includes: a socket having a closed end and an open end; a first magnetic body including a first electrical contact, the first magnetic body is slidable in the socket; a resilient biasing element configured to bias the first magnetic body towards the closed end of the socket; and a second electrical contact fixed towards the open end of the socket. The second electrical connector includes: a second magnetic body including a third electrical contact. In an unplugged configuration in which the first electrical connector is disengaged from the second electrical connector, the resilient biasing element is configured to maintain a separation between the first electrical contact and the second electrical contact.

Implementations of the disclosure provide a conductive terminal. The conductive terminal is configured to be disposed at an end of a conductive wire and electrically coupled to an electrode member. The conductive terminal includes a conductive member and a magnetic member. The conductive member includes a connection frame configured to be electrically coupled to the conductive wire. The magnetic member is received in the connection frame. Implementations of the disclosure further provide a connector, a charger, and an emergency starting power supply.

Implementations of the disclosure provide a conductive terminal. The conductive terminal is configured to be disposed at an end of a conductive wire and electrically coupled to an electrode member. The conductive terminal includes a conductive member and a magnetic member. The conductive member includes a connection frame configured to be electrically coupled to the conductive wire. The magnetic member is received in the connection frame. Implementations of the disclosure further provide a connector, a charger, and an emergency starting power supply.

A magnetic connector for connecting an electrical unit to an electrical consumer unit includes at least one magnet, a conductive metal part secured to this magnet, a connecting cable fixed to the conductive metal part, and a cap made of plastic material overmoulded on the connecting cable, the conductive metal part and the magnet, except for a contact surface of the magnet intended to make contact with a metal part of the electrical consumer unit.

A magnetic connector for connecting an electrical unit to an electrical consumer unit includes at least one magnet, a conductive metal part secured to this magnet, a connecting cable fixed to the conductive metal part, and a cap made of plastic material overmoulded on the connecting cable, the conductive metal part and the magnet, except for a contact surface of the magnet intended to make contact with a metal part of the electrical consumer unit.

A magnetic connector has a plug core disposed around a plug contact set and a receptacle core disposed around a receptacle contact set. The plug core defines a generally elongated circular plug core edge. The receptacle core defines a generally elongated concentric-circular receptacle core edge. The receptacle core edge defines an air gap and the plug core defines an anchor configured to insert into the air gap. A coil is disposed around the receptacle core, and the coil, the plug core and the air gap define a magnetic circuit. The coil is electrically energized so as to form a magnetic field within an air gap, lock the anchor within the air gap and lock the plug contact set to the receptacle contact set accordingly.