公开(公告)号：WO2021053334A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-25

申请号：PCT/GB2020/052239

申请日：2020-09-17

Applicant: HARWIN PLC

Inventor： FLOWER, Scott ,  PLESTED, Mark ,  MCQUILKEN, Andrew

IPC: H01R13/11 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R13/42

Abstract: A socket contact and a method of making a socket contact is provided. The socket contact may comprise: a tubular body having: a first end; a second end opposite the first end, the body having an opening at the first and/or second end; and a plurality of slots forming a plurality of beam members, wherein at least one of the beam members comprises at least a first section that is inwardly raised relative to the remaining section of the beam members so as to form a narrower contact section within the socket contact. A first collar is proximal the first end and/or a second collar is proximal the second end. A sidewall portion extends between first collar portion and the second collar portion, wherein the sidewall portion comprises the plurality of slots forming the plurality of beam members, wherein each end of the beam member is fixed and anchored in the sidewall portion adjacent each collar such that in use when a mating pin enters the socket contact, the beam members are pressed outwards and the contact section remains substantially concentric about a central longitudinal axis of the socket contact.

公开(公告)号：EP3634097A2

公开(公告)日：2020-04-08

申请号：EP19200737.5

申请日：2019-10-01

Applicant: Harwin PLC

Inventor： WEBBER, Robert ,  BENNETT, Sam ,  HUNT, Kevin ,  PANTER, Robert ,  PLESTED, Mark ,  MCQUILKEN, Andrew

IPC: H05K9/00

Abstract: From a first aspect, a clip terminal for fixedly retaining a casing is provided. The terminal may have a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip having a first height relative to a surface of the connector part, and a shielding part. The shielding part is located on an outer edge of the connector part for shielding a portion of the casing, the shielding part projecting upwards relative to a surface of the connector part and having a second height relative to the surface of the connector part, wherein the second height is greater than the first height. A second aspect provides a clip terminal comprising a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip, and a shielding part wherein a shielding part includes an extension portion at a top end that forms a surface for interaction with a suction instrument. From a third aspect, a method of retaining a casing relative to a circuit board is provided. From a fourth aspect, a method of forming a clip terminal is provided. A corresponding apparatus is provided in a fifth aspect.

公开(公告)号：EP3297098B1

公开(公告)日：2020-11-18

申请号：EP17191788.3

申请日：2017-09-19

Applicant: Harwin PLC

Inventor： PLESTED, Mark ,  DE LASZLO, Damon

IPC: H01R13/11 ,  H01R13/40

公开(公告)号：EP3389143A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-17

申请号：EP18166767.6

申请日：2018-04-11

Applicant: Harwin PLC

Inventor： WEBBER, Robert ,  BENNETT, Sam ,  HUNT, Kevin ,  COLDRICK, Robert ,  CUNNINGHAM, Graham ,  PLESTED, Mark ,  MCQUILKEN, Andrew

IPC: H01R12/71 ,  H01R13/11 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R43/20 ,  H01R12/57

CPC classification number: H01R12/7035 ,  H01R12/57 ,  H01R12/718 ,  H01R13/11 ,  H01R13/111 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R43/205 ,  H05K1/184 ,  H05K2201/10325 ,  H05K2201/10583

Abstract: A female electrical socket for receiving an electrical pin and for connection to a PCB is provided, the socket comprising a body defining an enclosure, the body comprising a first end and a second end each having an opening, wherein the opening of the first end or second end is configured to receive a male electrical pin to form a connection with the female socket, wherein the body has a central longitudinal axis, the socket further comprising a plurality of contact fingers on the body, wherein a first end of each of the fingers is attached to the body and a second end of each of the fingers is radially directed inwards relative to the first end towards the central longitudinal axis whereby in use the fingers provide a retention force to engage with the electrical pin, further comprising at least one wing extending outwardly from the first end of the body, the wing for connecting the socket to a printed circuit board and also for being picked and retained either by a suction or mechanical gripper. A corresponding method of manufacturing the socket is also provided.

公开(公告)号：EP3319184A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-09

申请号：EP17199514.5

申请日：2017-11-01

Applicant: Harwin PLC

Inventor： PLESTED, Mark ,  FLOWER, Scott ,  MCQUILKEN, Andrew

IPC: H01R24/84 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R13/625 ,  H01R43/22 ,  H01R13/52

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two electrical connectors together, the apparatus comprising: a locking collar; a first electrical connector; and a second electrical connector; wherein the first electrical connector comprises one or more electrical contacts arranged to mate with one or more electrical contacts in the second electrical connector in order to form an electrical connection, and the collar is arranged to receive at least a portion of the first and second connectors and releasably lock the first and/or second connector, and wherein at least one of the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector comprises a main body portion comprising at least one channel on a surface for cooperating with the protrusion of the locking collar, and a contact portion comprising a cartridge positioned within the main body portion, wherein the contact portion further comprises at least a first male contact and a first female contact connected to the cartridge. A corresponding method and electrical connector are also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于将两个电连接器连接在一起的装置，所述装置包括：锁定套环; 第一电连接器; 和第二电连接器; 其中所述第一电连接器包括一个或多个电触点，所述一个或多个电触点被布置为与所述第二电连接器中的一个或多个电触点配合以形成电连接，并且所述轴环被布置成接收所述第一和第二连接器的至少一部分 并且可释放地锁定所述第一和/或第二连接器，并且其中所述第一电连接器和所述第二电连接器中的至少一个包括主体部分，所述主体部分包括位于表面上的至少一个通道，用于与所述锁定轴环的所述突起配合， 接触部分，所述接触部分包括定位在所述主体部分内的盒体，其中所述接触部分还包括连接到所述盒体的至少第一公触头和第一母触头。 还提供了相应的方法和电连接器。

公开(公告)号：EP3503702A1

公开(公告)日：2019-06-26

申请号：EP18214239.8

申请日：2018-12-19

Applicant: Harwin PLC

Inventor： WEBBER, Robert ,  BENNETT, Sam ,  PLESTED, Mark ,  MCQUILKEN, Andrew

IPC: H05K9/00

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for retaining a component to a surface, comprising: a surface; a component; and at least two elements. Each element comprises a base connected to the surface, the at least two elements comprising means for retaining the component to the surface, wherein a first means is biased to a first position in which the first means extend beyond an edge of a first base such that when the component is placed on the surface the first means are configured to move to a second position in order to retain the component in its position relative to the surface. The component comprises at least one cavity defined by at least two inner faces, and wherein upon placement of the component on the surface, the base of each element is situated solely within the at least one cavity of the component, wherein at least two bases are each situated adjacent to respective inner faces of the component within the at least one cavity. A corresponding method and an element for use with the system is also provided.

公开(公告)号：EP3297098A1

公开(公告)日：2018-03-21

申请号：EP17191788.3

申请日：2017-09-19

Applicant: Harwin PLC

Inventor： PLESTED, Mark ,  DE LASZLO, Damon

IPC: H01R13/11 ,  H01R13/40

Abstract: The invention relates generally to a female electrical contact comprising a body portion and a contact portion that is distal to the body portion. The contact portion comprises a plurality of fingers tapered towards the longitudinal axis of the contact. The contact portion further comprises a tip portion at an end of the contact portion that is distal to the body portion, wherein the pluralities of fingers of the contact portion bend outward at the tip portion, away from the longitudinal axis of the contact.

Abstract translation: 本发明总体上涉及一种母电触头，其包括主体部分和远离主体部分的接触部分。 接触部分包括多个朝着接触件的纵向轴线逐渐变细的指状件。 所述接触部分还包括位于所述接触部分的远离所述本体部分的一端的末端部分，其中所述接触部分的多个指状物在所述末端部分远离所述接触件的所述纵向轴线向外弯曲。

公开(公告)号：EP4018515A1

公开(公告)日：2022-06-29

申请号：EP20799788.3

申请日：2020-09-17

Applicant: Harwin PLC

Inventor： FLOWER, Scott ,  PLESTED, Mark ,  MCQUILKEN, Andrew

IPC: H01R13/11 ,  H01R43/16 ,  H01R13/42

公开(公告)号：EP3319184B1

公开(公告)日：2020-08-05

申请号：EP17199514.5

申请日：2017-11-01

Applicant: Harwin PLC

Inventor： PLESTED, Mark ,  FLOWER, Scott ,  MCQUILKEN, Andrew

IPC: H01R24/84 ,  H01R13/639 ,  H01R13/625 ,  H01R43/22 ,  H01R13/52

公开(公告)号：EP3634097A3

公开(公告)日：2020-07-22

申请号：EP19200737.5

申请日：2019-10-01

Applicant: Harwin PLC

Inventor： WEBBER, Robert ,  BENNETT, Sam ,  HUNT, Kevin ,  PANTER, Robert ,  PLESTED, Mark ,  MCQUILKEN, Andrew

IPC: H05K9/00

Abstract: From a first aspect, a clip terminal for fixedly retaining a casing is provided. The terminal may have a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip having a first height relative to a surface of the connector part, and a shielding part. The shielding part is located on an outer edge of the connector part for shielding a portion of the casing, the shielding part projecting upwards relative to a surface of the connector part and having a second height relative to the surface of the connector part, wherein the second height is greater than the first height. A second aspect provides a clip terminal comprising a connector part, at least one upstanding retention clip, and a shielding part wherein a shielding part includes an extension portion at a top end that forms a surface for interaction with a suction instrument. From a third aspect, a method of retaining a casing relative to a circuit board is provided. From a fourth aspect, a method of forming a clip terminal is provided. A corresponding apparatus is provided in a fifth aspect.