Spring-actuated electrical connector for high-power applications

    公开(公告)号:US12051869B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-30

    申请号:US18362058

    申请日:2023-07-31

    CPC classification number: H01R13/18 H01R13/17 H01R13/11 H01R13/193

    Abstract: A spring-actuated electrical connector assembly for electrically and mechanically connecting a device to a power source in high-power, high-voltage applications is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a first connector with an internal receiver, a plurality of side walls, and at least one contact beam. The contact beam integrally extends to an outer surface of the side wall and includes a free end that extends inward of the outer surface of the side wall. An internal spring member is dimensioned to reside within the receiver of the first connector. This assembly also includes a second electrically conductive connector with a receptacle dimensioned to receive both the first connector and the spring member to define a connected position during operation of the device. In the connected position, at least one spring arm of the spring member exerts an outwardly directed force on the contact beam of the first connector to outwardly displace the contact beam into engagement with the second connector.

    Power distribution assembly with boltless busbar system

    公开(公告)号:US11990720B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-21

    申请号:US17688040

    申请日:2022-03-07

    CPC classification number: H01R4/48 B60R16/023 H01R2103/00 H01R2201/26

    Abstract: A power distribution assembly with boltless busbar system for electrically and mechanically connecting a component to a power source is disclosed. The power distribution assembly includes an interconnecting busbar segment that connects two boltless busbar system together. Each boltless busbar system includes a male busbar assembly and a female busbar assembly. The male busbar assembly includes a male terminal, internal spring member, internal male housing, and external male housing that receives an extent of the male terminal, the internal spring member, and the internal male housing. This male terminal includes a side wall arrangement that defines a receiver and further includes at least one contact arm. An internal spring member with at least one spring arm resides within the male terminal receiver. The female busbar assembly includes a female terminal with a receptacle that is dimensioned to receive both the male terminal and the spring member in a connected position to secure the female busbar assembly to the male busbar assembly.

    SHIELDED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SYSTEM WITH INTERNAL SPRING COMPONENT

    公开(公告)号:US20250158309A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-15

    申请号:US19020824

    申请日:2025-01-14

    Abstract: A shielded electrical connector system for electrically and mechanically connecting a component to a power source is disclosed. The connector system includes a male connector assembly with a male terminal, a non-conductive internal male housing that receives the male terminal, and a conductive external male housing that receives an extent of the internal male housing. This terminal includes a receiver and side walls with a contact arm that extends across an aperture in the side wall. An internal spring member with at least one spring arm resides within the male terminal receiver. A female connector assembly includes a female terminal with a receptacle that receives both the male terminal and the spring member. A non-conductive internal female housing receives the female terminal and an extent of the male connector assembly. A conductive external female housing that receives: (i) an extent of the internal female housing, (ii) an extent of the internal male housing, and (iii) an extent of the external male housing.

    Shielded electrical connector system with internal spring component

    公开(公告)号:US12237605B2

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-25

    申请号:US17376390

    申请日:2021-07-15

    Abstract: A shielded electrical connector system is disclosed. A male connector assembly includes a male terminal, a non-conductive internal male, and a conductive external male housing that receives an extent of the internal male housing. The male terminal includes a side wall arrangement defining a receiver and including at least one contact arm. An internal spring member resides within the male terminal receiver. A female connector assembly includes a female terminal with a receptacle that receives the male terminal and the spring member. Wherein in a connected position, the male terminal, the spring member, and the female terminal reside within an external female housing; the male terminal and the spring member reside within an internal female housing; the male terminal and the spring member reside within the internal male housing; and a major extent of both the male terminal and the spring member extend beyond the external male housing.

    SPRING-ACTUATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR HIGH-POWER APPLICATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20250047024A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-02-06

    申请号:US18775114

    申请日:2024-07-17

    Abstract: A spring-actuated electrical connector assembly for electrically and mechanically connecting a device to a power source in high-power, high-voltage applications is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a first connector with an internal receiver, a plurality of side walls, and at least one contact beam. The contact beam integrally extends to an outer surface of the side wall and includes a free end that extends inward of the outer surface of the side wall. An internal spring member is dimensioned to reside within the receiver of the first connector. This assembly also includes a second electrically conductive connector with a receptacle dimensioned to receive both the first connector and the spring member to define a connected position during operation of the device. In the connected position, at least one spring arm of the spring member exerts an outwardly directed force on the contact beam of the first connector to outwardly displace the contact beam into engagement with the second connector.

    SPRING-ACTUATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR HIGH-POWER APPLICATIONS

    公开(公告)号:US20240347951A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-17

    申请号:US18502380

    申请日:2023-11-06

    CPC classification number: H01R13/187 H01R4/48 H01R13/03 H01R13/18

    Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical connector assembly for use in a high-power application, such as with motor vehicle electronics, that exposes the connector assembly to elevated temperatures and thermal cycling. The connector assembly includes a first electrically conductive connector formed from a first material, an internal spring member formed from a second material residing within the first connector, and a second electrically conductive connector with a receptacle dimensioned to receive both the first connector and the spring member to define a connected position, wherein the connector assembly withstands the elevated temperatures and thermal cycling resulting from the high-power application. To maintain the first and second connectors in the connected position, the spring arm of the spring member exerts an outwardly directed force on the contact beam of the first connector to outwardly displace the contact beam into engagement with an inner surface of the receptacle of the second connector.

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SYSTEM INCLUDING A MALE TERMINAL HAVING A CONTACT ARM WITH A FOLDED PORTION

    公开(公告)号:US20250015526A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-01-09

    申请号:US18709575

    申请日:2022-12-05

    Abstract: An electrical connector system having a male connector assembly and a female connector assembly. The male connector assembly includes a male housing and a male terminal assembly that includes a male terminal body and at least one contact arm with a folded or pleated portion that is formed from overlapping contact arm layers which increases the thickness of the contact arm at that portion and provides additional contact points with a spring member. The male terminal assembly also includes a spring assembly with both the spring member and a spring holder that are receivable in the male terminal body. The female connector assembly has a female housing and a female terminal assembly. The female terminal assembly comprises a female terminal connection member and a female terminal body. The female housing is designed to receive the female terminal assembly, facilitate the coupling of the male terminal assembly with the female terminal assembly, minimize the chance that a foreign object accidentally makes contact with the female terminal assembly, and help ensure that the connector system meets industry standards, such as USCAR specifications.

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH INTERNAL SPRING COMPONENT

    公开(公告)号:US20240405466A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-12-05

    申请号:US18653844

    申请日:2024-05-02

    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for electrically and mechanically connecting a component to a power source is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a male terminal with side walls defining a receiver. The side wall includes a contact arm that extends across an aperture in the side wall. The assembly also includes an internal spring member dimensioned to reside within the receiver of the male terminal. The spring member has at least one spring arm that extends from a base portion. The assembly further includes a female terminal with a receptacle dimensioned to receive both the male terminal and the spring member residing within the receiver of the male connector to define a connected position. In the connected position, the spring arm exerts an outwardly directed biasing force on the contact arm of the male terminal to outwardly displace it into engagement with an inner surface of the receptacle to ensure connectivity.

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