EP0112711A1 - Durch einen Shunt geschützter elektrischer Verbinder - Google Patents

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EP0112711A1
EP0112711A1 EP83307737A EP83307737A EP0112711A1 EP 0112711 A1 EP0112711 A1 EP 0112711A1 EP 83307737 A EP83307737 A EP 83307737A EP 83307737 A EP83307737 A EP 83307737A EP 0112711 A1 EP0112711 A1 EP 0112711A1
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shunt
contact
connector
electrical connector
lugs
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Curtis S. Chandler
Larry G. Novotny
Elvert Steven Watts
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TE Connectivity Corp
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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
    • H01R13/66—Structural association with built-in electrical component
    • H01R13/70—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch
    • H01R13/703—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch operated by engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. dual-continuity coupling part
    • H01R13/7031—Shorting, shunting or bussing of different terminals interrupted or effected on engagement of coupling part, e.g. for ESD protection, line continuity
    • H01R13/7032—Shorting, shunting or bussing of different terminals interrupted or effected on engagement of coupling part, e.g. for ESD protection, line continuity making use of a separate bridging element directly cooperating with the terminals
    • 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
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6591—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
    • H01R13/65912—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members for shielded multiconductor cable
    • 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
    • H01R13/02—Contact members
    • H01R13/28—Contacts for sliding cooperation with identically-shaped contact, e.g. for hermaphroditic coupling devices
    • 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
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H01R13/5841—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable allowing different orientations of the cable with respect to the coupling direction
    • 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
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6581—Shield structure
    • H01R13/6582—Shield structure with resilient means for engaging mating connector
    • 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
    • H01R13/648—Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices, e.g. anti-static shielding  
    • H01R13/658—High frequency shielding arrangements, e.g. against EMI [Electro-Magnetic Interference] or EMP [Electro-Magnetic Pulse]
    • H01R13/6591—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members
    • H01R13/6592—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
    • H01R13/6593—Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable the shield being composed of different pieces
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R31/00—Coupling parts supported only by co-operation with counterpart
    • H01R31/08—Short-circuiting members for bridging contacts in a counterpart

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  • an electrical connector comprises an insulating housing having a front, mating face and a rear, wire connecting face, a plurality of terminals mounted in the housing with wire connecting portions at the wire connecting face and contact portions at the mating face, and electrical shunt means mounted in the housing aligned with contact portions.

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  • Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)
EP83307737A 1982-12-22 1983-12-20 Durch einen Shunt geschützter elektrischer Verbinder Expired EP0112711B1 (de)

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AT83307737T ATE19908T1 (de) 1982-12-22 1983-12-20 Durch einen shunt geschuetzter elektrischer verbinder.

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US45217082A 1982-12-22 1982-12-22
US452170 1982-12-22

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EP0112711A1 true EP0112711A1 (de) 1984-07-04
EP0112711B1 EP0112711B1 (de) 1986-05-21

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EP (1) EP0112711B1 (de)
JP (1) JPS59171480A (de)
AT (1) ATE19908T1 (de)
AU (1) AU564628B2 (de)
BR (1) BR8307046A (de)
CA (1) CA1241714A (de)
DE (2) DE3363609D1 (de)
ES (1) ES276451Y (de)
HK (1) HK48189A (de)
IE (1) IE55318B1 (de)
MX (1) MX154162A (de)
MY (1) MY8800099A (de)
SG (1) SG16689G (de)

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EP0158531A2 (de) * 1984-04-09 1985-10-16 The Whitaker Corporation Elektrischer Steckverbinder und Kurzschlussschiene mit schleifender Wirkung
EP0219304A1 (de) * 1985-10-07 1987-04-22 Thomas & Betts Corporation Elektrischer Verbinder und Kabelendverschlussvorrichtung dafür
EP0318644A2 (de) * 1987-12-03 1989-06-07 Evaristo Garcia Ramos Computersteckverbinder mit einer den Schaltkreis automatisch schliessenden Vorrichtung
GB2233164A (en) * 1989-05-24 1991-01-02 Cinch Connectors Ltd Selective shorting of plug pins/socket contacts in an electrical connector
EP0450190A1 (de) * 1990-04-04 1991-10-09 Partrade Ag Geschirmter elektrischer Stecker für die Datenübertragung
EP0455575A2 (de) * 1990-04-30 1991-11-06 International Business Machines Corporation Abschirmende Mantelanordnung
EP0456396A2 (de) * 1990-05-11 1991-11-13 Rit Technologies Ltd. Elektrischer Verbinder
US5195902A (en) * 1990-05-11 1993-03-23 Rit-Rad Interconnection Technologies Ltd. Electrical connector
EP0587303A2 (de) * 1992-09-08 1994-03-16 The Whitaker Corporation Abgeschirmter Verbinder zur Datenübertragung
EP0610088A2 (de) * 1993-02-05 1994-08-10 Thomas & Betts Corporation Datenverbinder mit verbesserten Merkmalen
EP0634816A1 (de) * 1993-07-14 1995-01-18 Thomas & Betts Corporation Vertikal ausgerichtete elektrische abgeschirmte Verbinderbauteile
EP0641043A2 (de) * 1993-08-30 1995-03-01 Thomas & Betts Corporation Abgeschirmter kompakter Datenverbinder
EP0655808A2 (de) * 1993-10-28 1995-05-31 The Siemon Company Elektrischer Verbinder
EP1026791A2 (de) * 1999-02-08 2000-08-09 Delphi Technologies, Inc. Elektrischer Steckverbinder
CN1063584C (zh) * 1992-02-24 2001-03-21 惠特克公司 一种用以与数据电缆相连的数据电连接器
GB2400244A (en) * 2003-03-05 2004-10-06 Yazaki Corp Joint connector and terminal therfor
EP1622231A1 (de) * 2004-07-09 2006-02-01 Valeo Vision Verbinder für das Kabelbaumende

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US4602833A (en) * 1984-12-20 1986-07-29 Amp Incorporated Closed loop connector
JPH0539592Y2 (de) * 1986-08-22 1993-10-07
JPH10335001A (ja) * 1997-06-03 1998-12-18 Nec Corp シールド付き同型コネクタ
JP5987721B2 (ja) * 2013-02-15 2016-09-07 日立金属株式会社 ケーブルコネクタおよびケーブルアッセンブリ

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US3225155A (en) * 1962-09-07 1965-12-21 Product Res Associates Inc Plug-type switching connector
US3368118A (en) * 1966-04-25 1968-02-06 Sola Basic Ind Inc Manual bypass for meter sockets
GB1378674A (en) * 1971-12-21 1974-12-27 Mini Verkehrswesen Electric plug couplings
US4152041A (en) * 1978-02-17 1979-05-01 Amp Incorporated Hybrid filter header
GB2025711A (en) * 1978-07-12 1980-01-23 Daimler Benz Ag Protection arrangement for an electric igniter
US4224486A (en) * 1979-03-05 1980-09-23 Amp Incorporated Shunt protected power connector
GB1585407A (en) * 1977-07-04 1981-03-04 Mars Actel Break-jack connection strip

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JPS54789A (en) * 1977-06-03 1979-01-06 Hitachi Ltd Connector

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US3225155A (en) * 1962-09-07 1965-12-21 Product Res Associates Inc Plug-type switching connector
US3368118A (en) * 1966-04-25 1968-02-06 Sola Basic Ind Inc Manual bypass for meter sockets
GB1378674A (en) * 1971-12-21 1974-12-27 Mini Verkehrswesen Electric plug couplings
GB1585407A (en) * 1977-07-04 1981-03-04 Mars Actel Break-jack connection strip
US4152041A (en) * 1978-02-17 1979-05-01 Amp Incorporated Hybrid filter header
GB2025711A (en) * 1978-07-12 1980-01-23 Daimler Benz Ag Protection arrangement for an electric igniter
US4224486A (en) * 1979-03-05 1980-09-23 Amp Incorporated Shunt protected power connector

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EP0158531A3 (en) * 1984-04-09 1988-05-04 Amp Incorporated Electrical connector and shorting bar having wiping action
EP0158531A2 (de) * 1984-04-09 1985-10-16 The Whitaker Corporation Elektrischer Steckverbinder und Kurzschlussschiene mit schleifender Wirkung
EP0219304A1 (de) * 1985-10-07 1987-04-22 Thomas & Betts Corporation Elektrischer Verbinder und Kabelendverschlussvorrichtung dafür
EP0318644A2 (de) * 1987-12-03 1989-06-07 Evaristo Garcia Ramos Computersteckverbinder mit einer den Schaltkreis automatisch schliessenden Vorrichtung
EP0318644A3 (en) * 1987-12-03 1990-05-23 Evaristo Garcia Ramos A computer connector with an automatic loop closure device
GB2233164A (en) * 1989-05-24 1991-01-02 Cinch Connectors Ltd Selective shorting of plug pins/socket contacts in an electrical connector
US5061196A (en) * 1989-05-24 1991-10-29 Weston Roy E Selective shorting of plug pins/socket contacts in an electrical connector
EP0450190A1 (de) * 1990-04-04 1991-10-09 Partrade Ag Geschirmter elektrischer Stecker für die Datenübertragung
EP0455575A3 (en) * 1990-04-30 1992-10-21 International Business Machines Corporation Shielding overcoat device
EP0455575A2 (de) * 1990-04-30 1991-11-06 International Business Machines Corporation Abschirmende Mantelanordnung
EP0456396A3 (en) * 1990-05-11 1992-09-02 Rit Technologies Ltd. Electrical connector
US5195902A (en) * 1990-05-11 1993-03-23 Rit-Rad Interconnection Technologies Ltd. Electrical connector
EP0456396A2 (de) * 1990-05-11 1991-11-13 Rit Technologies Ltd. Elektrischer Verbinder
CN1063584C (zh) * 1992-02-24 2001-03-21 惠特克公司 一种用以与数据电缆相连的数据电连接器
EP0865113A2 (de) * 1992-09-08 1998-09-16 The Whitaker Corporation Abgeschirmter Verbinder für Datenübertragung
EP0587303A2 (de) * 1992-09-08 1994-03-16 The Whitaker Corporation Abgeschirmter Verbinder zur Datenübertragung
CN1066861C (zh) * 1992-09-08 2001-06-06 惠特克公司 用于数据传输的屏蔽电连接器
EP0587303A3 (en) * 1992-09-08 1995-08-23 Whitaker Corp Shielded data connector
EP0865113A3 (de) * 1992-09-08 1998-12-23 The Whitaker Corporation Abgeschirmter Verbinder für Datenübertragung
EP0610088A2 (de) * 1993-02-05 1994-08-10 Thomas & Betts Corporation Datenverbinder mit verbesserten Merkmalen
EP0610088A3 (de) * 1993-02-05 1996-02-07 Thomas & Betts Corp Datenverbinder mit verbesserten Merkmalen.
EP0634816A1 (de) * 1993-07-14 1995-01-18 Thomas & Betts Corporation Vertikal ausgerichtete elektrische abgeschirmte Verbinderbauteile
EP0641043A2 (de) * 1993-08-30 1995-03-01 Thomas & Betts Corporation Abgeschirmter kompakter Datenverbinder
EP0641043A3 (de) * 1993-08-30 1995-11-15 Thomas & Betts Corp Abgeschirmter kompakter Datenverbinder.
EP0655808A3 (de) * 1993-10-28 1997-05-07 Siemon Co Elektrischer Verbinder.
EP0655808A2 (de) * 1993-10-28 1995-05-31 The Siemon Company Elektrischer Verbinder
EP1026791A2 (de) * 1999-02-08 2000-08-09 Delphi Technologies, Inc. Elektrischer Steckverbinder
EP1026791A3 (de) * 1999-02-08 2001-08-08 Delphi Technologies, Inc. Elektrischer Steckverbinder
GB2400244A (en) * 2003-03-05 2004-10-06 Yazaki Corp Joint connector and terminal therfor
GB2400244B (en) * 2003-03-05 2006-10-11 Yazaki Corp Joint connector and its terminals
EP1622231A1 (de) * 2004-07-09 2006-02-01 Valeo Vision Verbinder für das Kabelbaumende
US7465196B2 (en) 2004-07-09 2008-12-16 Valeo Vision Wiring harness end connector
CN1722525B (zh) * 2004-07-09 2011-09-14 瓦雷欧·维申公司 束线端部连接器

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ES276451Y (es) 1984-12-01
MX154162A (es) 1987-05-27
CA1241714A (en) 1988-09-06
ES276451U (es) 1984-05-01
JPS59171480A (ja) 1984-09-27
EP0112711B1 (de) 1986-05-21
IE832982L (en) 1984-06-22
JPH0328789B2 (de) 1991-04-22
MY8800099A (en) 1988-12-31
DE3363609D1 (en) 1986-06-26
HK48189A (en) 1989-06-23
BR8307046A (pt) 1984-07-31
SG16689G (en) 1989-07-07
AU2254583A (en) 1984-06-28
IE55318B1 (en) 1990-08-01
DE8336870U1 (de) 1984-03-15
AU564628B2 (en) 1987-08-20
ATE19908T1 (de) 1986-06-15

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