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EP3288123A1 - Verbindervorrichtung mit steck- und buchsenverbinderanordnungen und verbinderpositionssicherungsvorrichtung, steckverbinderanordnung, buchsenverbinderanordnung und verfahren zur montage der verbindervorrichtung - Google Patents

Verbindervorrichtung mit steck- und buchsenverbinderanordnungen und verbinderpositionssicherungsvorrichtung, steckverbinderanordnung, buchsenverbinderanordnung und verfahren zur montage der verbindervorrichtung Download PDF

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EP3288123A1
EP3288123A1 EP17187152.8A EP17187152A EP3288123A1 EP 3288123 A1 EP3288123 A1 EP 3288123A1 EP 17187152 A EP17187152 A EP 17187152A EP 3288123 A1 EP3288123 A1 EP 3288123A1
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female connector
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Franklin A. Holub
Vikas Azad
Darrell George
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/64—Means for preventing incorrect coupling
    • H01R13/641—Means for preventing incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect coupling; by indicating correct or full engagement
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/639—Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together, after engagement, e.g. separate keylock, retainer strap
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/627—Snap or like fastening
    • H01R13/6271—Latching means integral with the housing
    • H01R13/6272—Latching means integral with the housing comprising a single latching arm

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  • the present invention generally relates to a connector apparatus having a male connector assembly, a female connector assembly, and a connector position assurance (CPA) device.
  • the connector position assurance (CPA) device is inserted into one of the connector assemblies to lock the male connector assembly and female connector assembly together as an additional locking assurance.
  • the CPA device can be engaged, in a pre-lock position, to the female connector assembly prior to transport of the female connector assembly.
  • the male connector assembly and female connector assembly are engaged together, and the engagement thereof is assured when the CPA device is placed at a full-lock position.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of the connector apparatus of the present invention having a male connector assembly, a female connector assembly, and a connector position assurance (CPA) device.
  • FIG. 1 illustrates, in an exploded perspective view, the connector apparatus, generally referred to by reference number 1, which includes male connector assembly 100, female connector assembly 200, and CPA device 300.
  • the male connector assembly 100 has an opening 102 for accommodating the female connector assembly 200.
  • the opening 102 can be referred to as the male connector opening 102.
  • the female connector assembly 200 has an opening 202 for accommodating the CPA device 300.
  • the opening 202 can be referred to as the female connector opening 202.
  • the female connector assembly 200 includes a locking component 204.
  • An aperture 220 is formed by the locking component 204, as shown in FIG. 1 .
  • FIG. 2 is a top perspective view of the male connector assembly 100, the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300, when the CPA device 300 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200 and the CPA device 300 is in the pre-lock position.
  • a tooth of the CPA device 300 is referred to by reference numeral 312
  • a first curved upper region of the CPA device 300 is referred to by reference numeral 302.
  • the locking component 204 includes at least a front portion 216 and two side portions 218, as shown in FIG. 2 .
  • the first curved upper region 302 of the CPA device 300 is shown to be penetrating the aperture 220 of the locking component 204.
  • FIG. 3 is a top perspective view of the female connector assembly 200 and the CPA device 300, when the CPA device 300 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200 and the CPA device 300 is in the pre-lock position.
  • the female connector assembly 200 has at least a first end 208 and a second end 210, at least one terminal aperture 212, and a top side 214.
  • the female connector opening 202 is formed at the second end 210 of the female connector assembly 200.
  • the first end 208 is to be inserted into the male connector opening 102 of the male connector assembly 100.
  • the locking component 204 of the female connector assembly 200 is located at the top side 214.
  • FIG. 4 is an end elevational view of the female connector assembly 200 and the CPA device 300, when the CPA device 300 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200 and the CPA device 300 is in the pre-lock position.
  • FIG. 4 shows multiple terminal apertures 212 of the female connector assembly 200, for receiving terminals (not shown).
  • FIG. 5 is a side elevational view of the female connector assembly 200 and the CPA device 300, when the CPA device 300 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200 and the CPA device 300 is in the pre-lock position.
  • FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 6-6 in FIG. 3 , of the female connector assembly 200 and the CPA device 300, when the CPA device 300 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200 and the CPA device 300 is in the pre-lock position.
  • the female connector assembly 200 includes the locking component 204 having a front portion 216.
  • the front portion 216 has a front edge denoted with reference numeral 216A and a rear edge denoted with reference numeral 216B, as shown in FIG. 6 .
  • FIG. 6 demonstrates that, for the pre-lock position, the teeth 312 have gone into the female connector assembly 200 to a position such that the teeth 312 have passed beyond the front portion 216.
  • the teeth 312 are abutting and directly contacting the front edge 216A of the front portion 216, for the arrangement as shown in FIG. 6 .
  • Only one tooth 312 is shown in FIG. 6 , because FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view, but it can be understood that the CPA device 300 has two teeth 312 abutting and directly contacting the front edge 216A of the front portion 216, for the arrangement as shown in FIG. 6 .
  • FIG. 6 shows that, for the pre-lock position, the first curved upper region 302 has gone into the female connector assembly 200 to a position such that the first curved upper region 302 has not passed beyond the front portion 216.
  • the first curved upper region 302 is abutting and directly contacting the rear edge 216B of the front portion 216, as shown in FIG. 6 .
  • the arrangement shown in FIG. 6 corresponding to the pre-lock position, can be utilized during transport of the female connector assembly and at other times.
  • FIG. 7 is a top perspective view of the male connector assembly 100, the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300, when the male connector assembly 100 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200, the CPA device 300 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300 is in the full-lock position.
  • FIG. 8 is an end elevational view of the male connector assembly 100, the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300, when the male connector assembly 100 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200, the CPA device 300 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300 is in the full-lock position.
  • FIG. 8 is an end elevational view of the male connector assembly 100, the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300, when the male connector assembly 100 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200, the CPA device 300 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300 is in the full-lock position.
  • FIG. 9 is a side elevational view of the male connector assembly 100, the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300, when the male connector assembly 100 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200, the CPA device 300 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300 is in the full-lock position.
  • FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 10-10 in FIG. 7 , of the male connector assembly 100, the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300, when the male connector assembly 100 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200, the CPA device 300 has been connected to the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300 is in the full-lock position.
  • the female connector assembly 200 includes the locking component 204 having a front portion 216. Front edge 216A of the front portion 216 is shown in FIG. 10 . Also, rear edge 216B of the front portion 216 is shown in FIG. 10 .
  • FIG. 10 also shows that male connector assembly 100 has at least one latch 104.
  • the male connector assembly 100 may also have additional latches.
  • the latch 104 will be at the rear edge 216B of the front portion 216 when the male connector assembly 100 is connected to the female connector assembly 200, the CPA device 300 is connected to the female connector assembly 200, and the CPA device 300 is in the full-lock position.
  • the latch 104 is located between the rear edge 216B and the second end 210 of the female connector assembly 200.
  • the latch 104 is located between the rear edge 216B and the back 322 of the CPA device 300.
  • the latch 104 engages the locking component 204 in order to hold the male connector assembly 100 to the female connector assembly 200.
  • the latch 104 engages the front portion 216 of the locking component 204 in order to hold the male connector assembly 100 to the female connector assembly 200.
  • the male connector assembly 100 has a housing 122.
  • the housing 122 forms the male connector opening 102.
  • the latch 104 is on the interior of the housing 122, inside the male connector opening 102.
  • the female connector assembly 200 has a housing 222.
  • the housing 222 forms the female connector opening 202.
  • the teeth 312 engage the locking component 204 in order to hold the CPA device 300 to the female connector assembly 200 in the pre-lock position.
  • the teeth 312 engage the front edge 216A of the front portion 216 of the locking component 204 in order to hold the CPA device 300 to the female connector assembly 200 in the pre-lock position.
  • the first curved upper region 302 engages the locking component 204 in order to hold the male connector assembly 100 to the female connector assembly 200 in the full-lock position.
  • the first curved upper region 302 engages the front edge 216A of the front portion 216 of the locking component 204 in order to hold the male connector assembly 100 to the female connector assembly 200 in the full-lock position.
  • FIG. 10 demonstrates that the teeth 312 have gone into the female connector assembly 200 to a position such that the teeth 312 have passed beyond the front portion 216.
  • FIG. 10 shows that first curved upper region 302 has gone into the female connector assembly 200 to a position such that the first curved upper region 302 has also passed beyond the front portion 216.
  • first curved upper region 302 of the CPA device 300 is abutting and directly contacting the front edge 216A of the front portion 216.
  • the teeth 312 have passed under the front portion 216, and first curved upper region 302 has also passed under the front portion 216.
  • FIG. 11 is a top elevational view of the CPA device 300.
  • FIG. 12 is a rear end elevational view of the CPA device 300.
  • FIG. 13 is a bottom elevational view of the CPA device 300.
  • FIG. 14 is a side end elevational view of the CPA device 300.
  • FIG. 15 is a front end elevational view of the CPA device 300.
  • FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional view, taken along line 16-16 in FIG. 11 , of the CPA device 300.
  • FIG. 17 is a perspective view of the CPA device 300.
  • the CPA device 300 includes first curved upper region 302, second curved upper region 304, a pair of teeth 312, and other components as described herein.
  • FIG. 17 shows an embodiment wherein the CPA device 300 has two teeth 312, it can be understood that, according to an alternative embodiment, the CPA device 300 can be modified to have only one tooth 312.
  • FIG. 11 shows that the CPA device 300 has a pair of arms 306.
  • FIG. 17 shows an exterior surface 306A of one of the arms 306, and also shows an interior surface 306B of one of the arms 306.
  • the exterior surfaces 306A of arms 306 have flat and smooth surfaces.
  • the exterior surfaces 306A do not have protrusions extending outward away from the CPA device 300.
  • the arms 306 can slide into the female connector opening 202 of the female connector assembly 200.
  • the CPA device 300 includes a two-component locking system having an upper component 308 and a lower component 320.
  • the upper component 308 can also be referred to as a flexible beam.
  • the upper component 308 is able to flex downward toward the lower component 320, for example.
  • the upper component 308 extends forward from the second curved upper region 304 toward the front 316 of the CPA device 300.
  • the upper component 308 has a front end 310 and side edges 324.
  • the lower component 320 extends forward from the back 322 toward the front 316 of the CPA device 300.
  • the lower component 320 forms an aperture 314. Edges of the lower component 320 are curved upward. The edges of the lower component 320 are referred to by reference numeral 318.
  • the side edges 324 are flat and smooth, and do not have protrusions extending outward toward edges 318 of the lower component 320.
  • FIG. 17 also shows side edge 324 to be flat and smooth.
  • the front portion 204 forces the first curved upper region 302 to move downward towards aperture 314 or into aperture 314.
  • the front end 310 of the upper component 308 has a surface that has rounded, smooth edges, as shown in FIG. 11 , for example.
  • the front end 310 of the upper component 308 is not split into multiple different sections.
  • the CPA device 300 allows the CPA device 300 to be in the pre-lock position and the full-lock position when inserted into the female connector opening 202 of the female connector assembly 200.
  • the full-lock position of the CPA device 300 assures the full engagement, and subsequent locking, of the female connector assembly 200 to the male connector assembly 100.
  • the CPA device 300 is inserted into the female connector opening 202 of the female connector assembly 200.
  • the teeth 312 will travel under the front portion 216 of the female connector assembly 200.
  • the pre-lock position In the pre-lock position, the first curved upper region 302 is directly contacting the rear edge 216B, and the teeth 312 are directly contacting the front edge 216A, as shown in FIG. 6 .
  • the male connector assembly 100 is connected to the female connector assembly 200, by inserting the female connector assembly 200 into the male connector opening 102 of the male connector assembly 100.
  • the CPA device 300 is moved from the pre-lock position to the full-lock position as described herein.
  • the first curved upper region 302 will travel under the front portion 216 of the locking component 204 of the female connector assembly 200.
  • this is the full-lock position.
  • the first curved upper region 302 In the full-lock position, the first curved upper region 302 is directly contacting the front edge 216A, and the latch 104 is at the rear edge 216B, as shown in FIG. 10 .

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