EP1099278B1 - Connecteur electrique a connexion rapide et son procede de fabrication - Google Patents

Connecteur electrique a connexion rapide et son procede de fabrication Download PDF

Info

Publication number
EP1099278B1
EP1099278B1 EP99923372A EP99923372A EP1099278B1 EP 1099278 B1 EP1099278 B1 EP 1099278B1 EP 99923372 A EP99923372 A EP 99923372A EP 99923372 A EP99923372 A EP 99923372A EP 1099278 B1 EP1099278 B1 EP 1099278B1
Authority
EP
European Patent Office
Prior art keywords
ring
plug element
locking
locking ring
plug
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Expired - Lifetime
Application number
EP99923372A
Other languages
German (de)
English (en)
Other versions
EP1099278A1 (fr
Inventor
Edgard Acke
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
Original Assignee
Tyco Electronics Logistics AG
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Tyco Electronics Logistics AG filed Critical Tyco Electronics Logistics AG
Publication of EP1099278A1 publication Critical patent/EP1099278A1/fr
Application granted granted Critical
Publication of EP1099278B1 publication Critical patent/EP1099278B1/fr
Anticipated expiration legal-status Critical
Expired - Lifetime legal-status Critical Current

Links

Images

Classifications

    • 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
    • H01R13/6277—Snap or like fastening comprising annular latching means, e.g. ring snapping in an annular groove

Definitions

  • a connector of the type mentioned is already out DE-AS 23 53 004 known.
  • the locking means mainly from a slotted ring, which at least has a tongue that is obliquely outside the cylindrical Area of the ring extends.
  • the locking means can be made from a sheet metal blank using stamping and bending technology manufacture, however, are used to manufacture the ring with cylindrical outer surfaces and the tongues two bending processes necessary, the tongues by extending the cylindrical Outer surface of the ring are formed. Also results due to the interruption of the ring by the Slits a reduced maximum traction.
  • the invention has for its object an electrical Quick lock connector to create which one withstands increased tensile loads.
  • a tensile strength is said to be be guaranteed to be roughly with the tensile strength screwed connections is comparable.
  • this object is achieved in that the Means for fixing the locking ring by a deformable Retaining ring and a likewise deformable Connection ring are formed that the retaining ring and the connecting ring in one piece on the first connector element facing end of the second connector element are formed, that the connecting ring a transition area between the Represents retaining ring and the end of the second connector element, which faces the first connector element that the retaining ring and the connecting ring in a deformed
  • the locking ring is closed, disc-shaped and in is essentially narrow that the inner diameter of the retaining ring and the inner diameter of the connecting ring in one undeformed state are larger than the outer diameter of the locking ring and that the outer diameter of the locking ring smaller than the inside diameter of the Connection ring in the deformed state and larger than that Inner diameter of the retaining ring is in the deformed state, with a through the connecting ring in the deformed state inner circumferential groove is formed on the second connector element, through which the
  • the deformability of the retaining ring and the locking ring basically corresponds to the deformability of Crimpringen.
  • the locking ring becomes essentially one conical holder inserted, which is not initially due to the deformed retaining ring and connecting ring is formed.
  • the retaining ring and the connecting ring can then be crimped so that on the inner wall the connecting ring has a cylindrical circumferential Groove formed with two stop surfaces for the locking ring becomes.
  • the deformation of the retaining ring and the connecting ring should only be done to the extent that inside the on the inside of the second connector element formed circumferential groove both a certain radial play as well as some axial play for the torsional movement of the Locking ring remains.
  • the electrical according to the invention The main characteristic of connectors is that automated production with relatively simple starting parts is possible.
  • the locking ring and the locking tongues from a common sheet metal plate be made.
  • the locking ring comes with the locking tongues in a punching process from a sheet metal plate punched out and in a subsequent bending process the latches bent.
  • Compared to the electrical Connector according to DE-AS 23 54 004 is only a bending process necessary to manufacture the locking device.
  • the molded on the locking ring Snap tongues essentially rigid in themselves.
  • the deflection of the free ends of the locking tongues is thus essentially by torsion of the locking ring enables, especially in the transition area between the locking tongues and the locking ring there was no significant bend. So leave increased tensile forces for electrical connectors Realize quick locking, which is approximately that of screwed Connections correspond.
  • the unlocking member in one section on its free end be conical. This makes one with the inclined locking tongues cooperating on the locking ring inclined thrust surface, which causes friction when Locking process and thus the wear of the concerned Components is reduced.
  • the unlocking sleeve has on their facing the second connector element End a collar, which in an outer circumferential Groove engages on the second connector element. Thereby are by the outer circumferential groove stops formed, which the axial displacement limit the release sleeve.
  • the inside diameter of the retaining ring in the undeformed Condition 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm larger than the outside diameter of the locking ring. Furthermore, the inside diameter of the connecting ring in the deformed final state 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm larger than the outside diameter of the Locking ring to provide enough space for the torsional movement to provide the locking ring.
  • the inner circumferential groove formed by the connecting ring on the second connector element is advantageously dimensioned that the locking ring in the groove has an axial play of minimal 0.05 mm and maximum 0.15 mm.
  • a minimal one Axial play is necessary for the locking ring to be desired Can perform torsional movements while through the maximum value for the axial play sufficient tensile strength guaranteed for the electrical connector is.
  • the latching tongues are advantageously at their free ends concave shaped so that it adapts well to the cylindrical shape of a coaxial connector.
  • the locking tongues are rounded, which in addition to reduced Operators also benefit from increased wear resistance comes.
  • Figure 1 shows an electrical connector with a first Connector element 1 and a second connector element 2 as Main components.
  • first Connector element 1 which has a circumferential groove 5 at its free end an outer conductor sleeve of a coupler, while by the second connector element 2 an outer conductor sleeve of a connector is realized.
  • the electrical contact between the Coupler and the connector in the area of the outer conductor connections is by contact plates attached to the second connector element 2 15 manufactured, which from the inside into the cylindrical engage first connector element 1.
  • the second plug element is in its end section of one Surrounding release sleeve 7, which axially on the second Plug element is displaceable. Furthermore, that is second connector element 2 via a crimp sleeve 18 with a Coaxial cable connected.
  • On the release sleeve 7 is in Inside a cylindrical, in the insertion direction X of the first Plug element 1 protruding unlocking member 8 integrally formed.
  • the connector also has a locking ring 3 on which by a circumferential inner groove 6 on the second Plug element 2 is fixed (see also Figure 2). At this Locking ring 3 are radially inward and in Insertion direction X of the first connector element 1 inclined Lugs 4 molded. During the locking process the free ends of the locking tongues are inserted in the direction of insertion X moved the first connector element 1 out of its rest position deflected and pressed outwards.
  • the first plug element is in a locked state up to the stop in insertion direction X on the second one Plug element 2 pushed on.
  • the detent springs 4 are in this Condition completely penetrated into the circumferential groove 5 and prevent the two connector elements from being pulled apart 1 and 2.
  • FIG 2 the detail A is shown, whereby the fixation of the locking ring 3 in the circumferential groove 6 of the second connector element 2 is illustrated.
  • the locking ring 3 has an axial play D in the groove 6, which on the one hand a torsion of the spring ring 3 in the Deflection of the locking tongues 4 allows and on the other hand sufficient tensile strength between the two connector elements guaranteed.
  • the tolerance dimension D should be between 0.05 mm and 0.15 mm.
  • the second connector element 2 has the first connector element on it 1 facing end a retaining ring 16 and one Connection ring 17, which represents a transition area. In the deformed or crimped state both show the retaining ring 16 and the connecting ring 17 a substantially cylindrical shape.
  • Figure 3 shows the second connector element 2 according to Figure 1, however without release sleeve 7, in the undeformed state, So before inserting the locking ring 3 and crimping the retaining ring 16 and the connecting ring 17.
  • the detail B from FIG. 3 is still for the sake of clarity once shown enlarged in Figure 4.
  • In the undeformed Condition is that of the connecting ring 17 with the rest of the second connector element 2 connected retaining ring 16 opposite the crimped or deformed state, so that the inner diameter d1 of the retaining ring 16 is somewhat larger is the outer diameter d3 of the locking ring 3.
  • the locking ring 3 in the manufacture of Into the connector through the expanded retaining ring 16 and the connection ring 17 formed receptacle are inserted, before the retaining ring 16 together with the connecting ring 17 to form an inner circumferential groove 6 on the second Connector element 2 are crimped.
  • the retaining ring 16 in the non-deformed Condition is expanded so that its inside diameter d1 is approximately 0.1 mm to 0.2 mm larger than the outside diameter d3 of the locking ring to be inserted 3.
  • the unlocking sleeve is first used 7 retracted in the insertion direction X of the first connector element 1.
  • the unlocking member 8 engages inside under the locking tongues 4 and pushes them outwards, so that the circumferential groove 5 on the first connector element 1 is released becomes.
  • the unlocking member 8 in one Section tapered at its free end. hereby is a contact surface cooperating with the locking tongues 4 9 formed (see Figure 1).
  • the unlocking sleeve 7 has the second Plug element 2 facing end in an outer circumferential Groove 10 on the second connector element 2 engaging collar 11. At the same time are on the outer circumferential groove 10 second connector element two stops 12 and 13 formed, which the displaceability of the unlocking sleeve 7 in the axial Limit direction.
  • Figure 5 shows the locking ring 3 with four in one piece molded locking tongues 4, which at their free ends are concave.

Landscapes

  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
  • Connections By Means Of Piercing Elements, Nuts, Or Screws (AREA)
  • Coupling Device And Connection With Printed Circuit (AREA)
  • Quick-Acting Or Multi-Walled Pipe Joints (AREA)
  • Connector Housings Or Holding Contact Members (AREA)

Claims (11)

  1. Connecteur électrique comportant un verrouillage rapide, comprenant
       un premier élément de fiche (1), comportant une rainure périphérique externe (5),
       un deuxième élément de fiche (2) comportant des moyens destinés à fixer une bague de verrouillage (3), comportant des languettes d'arrêt (4) orientées radialement vers l'intérieur et inclinées dans la direction (X) d'insertion du premier élément de fiche (1), pénétrant dans un état de verrouillage du connecteur de manière élastique dans la rainure (5) sur le premier élément de fiche, et
       une douille de déverrouillage (7), pouvant être déplacée axialement sur le deuxième élément de fiche (2) et comportant à l'intérieur un organe de déverrouillage cylindrique (8), débordant dans la direction (X) d'insertion du premier élément de fiche (1), permettant de pousser vers l'extérieur les extrémités libres des languettes d'arrêt (4) agencées sur la bague de verrouillage (3),
       caractérisé en ce que les moyens servant à fixer la bague de verrouillage (3) sont constitués par une bague de retenue déformable (16) et une bague de liaison également déformable (17), la bague de retenue (16) et la bague de liaison (17) étant agencées d'une seule pièce sur une extrémité du deuxième élément de fiche (2) orientée vers le premier élément de fiche (1), la bague de liaison (17) établissant une zone de transition entre la bague de retenue (16) et l'extrémité du deuxième élément de fiche (2), orientée vers le premier élément de fiche (1), la bague de retenue (16) et la bague de liaison (17) ayant dans un état déformé une configuration pratiquement cylindrique, la bague de verrouillage (3) étant fermée, ayant une forme en disque et étant pour l'essentiel étroite, le diamètre intérieur (d1) de la bague de retenue (16) et le diamètre intérieur (d2) de la bague de liaison (17) étant dans un état non déformé supérieurs au diamètre extérieur (d3) de la bague de verrouillage (3), le diamètre extérieur (d3) de la bague de verrouillage (3) étant inférieur au diamètre intérieur (d2) de la bague de liaison (17) dans l'état déformé et supérieur au diamètre intérieur (d1) de la bague de retenue (16) à l'état déformé, la bague de liaison (17) formant ainsi dans l'état déformé une rainure périphérique interne (6) sur le deuxième élément de fiche (2), servant à fixer la bague de verrouillage (3) au deuxième élément de fiche (2).
  2. Connecteur selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la bague de verrouillage (3) et les languettes d'arrêt (4) sont fabriquées à partir d'une platine de tôle commune par estampage et pliage.
  3. Connecteur selon les revendications 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que les languettes d'arrêt (4) agencées sur la bague de verrouillage (3) sont pour l'essentiel rigides.
  4. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 3, caractérisé en ce que l'organe de déverrouillage (8) comporte une section conique au niveau de son extrémité libre, établissant ainsi une surface de butée inclinée (9) coopérant avec les languettes d'arrêt (4) sur la bague de verrouillage (3).
  5. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 4, caractérisé en ce que la douille de déverrouillage (7) comporte au niveau de son extrémité orientée vers le deuxième élément de fiche (2) un collet (11) s'engageant dans une rainure périphérique externe (10) sur le deuxième élément de fiche (2), la rainure périphérique externe (10) sur le deuxième élément de fiche (2) établissant ainsi des butées (12, 13), limitant le déplacement axial de la douille de déverrouillage (7).
  6. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 5, caractérisé en ce que la bague de verrouillage (3) présente dans la rainure périphérique interne (6) sur le deuxième élément de fiche (2) un jeu axial (D) d'un minimum de 0,05 mm et d'un maximum de 0,15 mm.
  7. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 6, caractérisé en ce que le diamètre intérieur (d1) de la bague de retenue (16) dépasse dans l'état non déformé le diamètre extérieur (d3) de la bague de verrouillage (3) de 0,1 mm à 0,2 mm.
  8. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 7, caractérisé en ce que le diamètre intérieur (d2) de la bague de liaison (17) dépasse dans l'état déformé le diamètre extérieur (d3) de la bague de verrouillage (3) de 0,1 mm à 0,2 mm.
  9. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 8, caractérisé en ce que les languettes d'arrêt (4) ont une forme conique au niveau de leur extrémité libre.
  10. Connecteur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 9, caractérisé en ce que les bords (14) des languettes d'arrêt (4) reposant dans l'état de verrouillage du connecteur sur le premier élément de fiche (1) ont une forme arrondie.
  11. Procédé de fabrication d'un connecteur selon l'une des revendications 1 à 10,
       caractérisé en ce que la bague de verrouillage (3) est insérée dans un logement essentiellement conique sur le deuxième élément de fiche (2), formé par la bague de liaison (17) et la bague de retenue (16) dans l'état non déformé, la bague de liaison (17) et la bague de retenue (16) étant ensuite déformées par l'intermédiaire d'un outil de sertissage, de sorte à établir sur la bague de liaison (17) et la bague de retenue (16) des surfaces externes essentiellement cylindriques, la bague de liaison (17) établissant une rainure périphérique interne (6) sur le deuxième élément de fiche (2), limitée au niveau de l'extrémité libre du deuxième élément de fiche (2) par la bague de retenue (16), la douille de déverrouillage (7) étant ensuite déplacée du côté orienté vers le premier élément de fiche (1) sur le deuxième élément de fiche (2).
EP99923372A 1998-07-22 1999-03-15 Connecteur electrique a connexion rapide et son procede de fabrication Expired - Lifetime EP1099278B1 (fr)

Applications Claiming Priority (3)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
DE19832971 1998-07-22
DE19832971 1998-07-22
PCT/DE1999/000705 WO2000005785A1 (fr) 1998-07-22 1999-03-15 Connecteur electrique a connexion rapide et son procede de fabrication

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
EP1099278A1 EP1099278A1 (fr) 2001-05-16
EP1099278B1 true EP1099278B1 (fr) 2002-10-02

Family

ID=7874920

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
EP99923372A Expired - Lifetime EP1099278B1 (fr) 1998-07-22 1999-03-15 Connecteur electrique a connexion rapide et son procede de fabrication

Country Status (5)

Country Link
EP (1) EP1099278B1 (fr)
AT (1) ATE225573T1 (fr)
CA (1) CA2337775A1 (fr)
DE (1) DE59902964D1 (fr)
WO (1) WO2000005785A1 (fr)

Families Citing this family (19)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE50303152D1 (de) * 2002-02-14 2006-06-08 Radiall Voreppe Elektrischer Steckverbinder
US7114990B2 (en) 2005-01-25 2006-10-03 Corning Gilbert Incorporated Coaxial cable connector with grounding member
US7189097B2 (en) 2005-02-11 2007-03-13 Winchester Electronics Corporation Snap lock connector
WO2008128940A1 (fr) 2007-04-20 2008-10-30 Huber + Suhner Ag Connecteur optique
TWI549386B (zh) 2010-04-13 2016-09-11 康寧吉伯特公司 具有防止進入及改良接地之同軸連接器
CN101976778B (zh) * 2010-10-20 2015-06-03 中兴通讯股份有限公司 一种对插座内的插针进行保护的装置
US20130072057A1 (en) 2011-09-15 2013-03-21 Donald Andrew Burris Coaxial cable connector with integral radio frequency interference and grounding shield
US9136654B2 (en) 2012-01-05 2015-09-15 Corning Gilbert, Inc. Quick mount connector for a coaxial cable
US9407016B2 (en) 2012-02-22 2016-08-02 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Coaxial cable connector with integral continuity contacting portion
US9287659B2 (en) 2012-10-16 2016-03-15 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Coaxial cable connector with integral RFI protection
US10290958B2 (en) 2013-04-29 2019-05-14 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Coaxial cable connector with integral RFI protection and biasing ring
CN105284015B (zh) 2013-05-20 2019-03-08 康宁光电通信Rf有限责任公司 具有整体rfi保护的同轴电缆连接器
US9548557B2 (en) 2013-06-26 2017-01-17 Corning Optical Communications LLC Connector assemblies and methods of manufacture
US9548572B2 (en) 2014-11-03 2017-01-17 Corning Optical Communications LLC Coaxial cable connector having a coupler and a post with a contacting portion and a shoulder
US9590287B2 (en) 2015-02-20 2017-03-07 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Surge protected coaxial termination
US10033122B2 (en) 2015-02-20 2018-07-24 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Cable or conduit connector with jacket retention feature
US10211547B2 (en) 2015-09-03 2019-02-19 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Coaxial cable connector
US9525220B1 (en) 2015-11-25 2016-12-20 Corning Optical Communications LLC Coaxial cable connector
US12034264B2 (en) 2021-03-31 2024-07-09 Corning Optical Communications Rf Llc Coaxial cable connector assemblies with outer conductor engagement features and methods for using the same

Family Cites Families (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3193309A (en) * 1961-02-13 1965-07-06 Morris Arthur Tubular connector having spring retaining means
FR2204331A5 (fr) * 1972-10-24 1974-05-17 Radiall Sa
FR2670615B1 (fr) * 1990-12-18 1993-02-19 Radiall Sa Connecteur electrique coaxial.

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
ATE225573T1 (de) 2002-10-15
EP1099278A1 (fr) 2001-05-16
WO2000005785A1 (fr) 2000-02-03
DE59902964D1 (de) 2002-11-07
CA2337775A1 (fr) 2000-02-03

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
EP1099278B1 (fr) Connecteur electrique a connexion rapide et son procede de fabrication
EP0915534B1 (fr) Connecteur électrique à verrouillage rapide
DE10324794B3 (de) Elektrische Steckverbindung
EP3103163B1 (fr) Ensemble connecteur coaxial
DE4127961C2 (de) Schnellkupplung
DE10021377C2 (de) Rundsteckverbinder
EP1747604A1 (fr) Systeme d'accouplement de boitier pour connecteur a fiche coaxial
EP2830165A1 (fr) Agencement de connecteur à fiche coaxial
DE202010009598U1 (de) Steckverbinder mit Außenleiterschirm
EP3895256B1 (fr) Connecteur enfichable rond présentant un dispositif de verrouillage
EP0710405A1 (fr) Dispositif de connexion electrique, notamment pour vehicules a moteur
EP1641086B1 (fr) Connecteur coaxial
DE4226904C2 (de) Crimphülse
DE29900796U1 (de) Vorrichtung zum Verbinden eines Rohrstutzens, rohrförmigen Armaturenteils oder Fittings mit einem Rohr
EP3742561B1 (fr) Connecteur électrique enfichable
EP1224716B1 (fr) Coupleur de connecteur coaxial
EP4000139B1 (fr) Élément de contact
EP3713018A1 (fr) Connecteur enfichable électrique, fixation secondaire et procédé de montage d'un connecteur enfichable électrique
DE102018126448A1 (de) Elektrischer Steckverbinder und elektrische Steckverbindung
EP3790121A1 (fr) Connecteur enfichable et système enfichable
DE102019129190B3 (de) Koaxial-Steckverbinder
EP4040610A2 (fr) Connecteur à sertir destiné à la connexion d'un câble comprenant un blindage à un module électronique
EP0675566B1 (fr) Connecteur coaxial avec support de conducteur interne
WO2024061624A1 (fr) Boîtier de pièce de raccordement destiné à être raccordé à une conduite de fluide et système comprenant le boîtier de pièce de raccordement
DE102020125568A1 (de) Verfahren zum Anschließen des Kabelinnenleiters eines Koaxialkabels an einen Koaxialverbinder und Vorrichtung zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PUAI Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012

17P Request for examination filed

Effective date: 20010104

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: A1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FI FR GB IT LI NL SE

GRAG Despatch of communication of intention to grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS AGRA

17Q First examination report despatched

Effective date: 20011129

GRAG Despatch of communication of intention to grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS AGRA

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

GRAH Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOS IGRA

GRAA (expected) grant

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210

AK Designated contracting states

Kind code of ref document: B1

Designated state(s): AT BE CH DE DK ES FI FR GB IT LI NL SE

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: NL

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20021002

Ref country code: FI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20021002

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 225573

Country of ref document: AT

Date of ref document: 20021015

Kind code of ref document: T

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: FG4D

Free format text: NOT ENGLISH

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: EP

REF Corresponds to:

Ref document number: 59902964

Country of ref document: DE

Date of ref document: 20021107

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: SE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20030102

Ref country code: DK

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20030102

GBT Gb: translation of ep patent filed (gb section 77(6)(a)/1977)

Effective date: 20030128

NLV1 Nl: lapsed or annulled due to failure to fulfill the requirements of art. 29p and 29m of the patents act
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: AT

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20030315

ET Fr: translation filed
PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: LI

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20030331

Ref country code: CH

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20030331

Ref country code: BE

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES

Effective date: 20030331

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: ES

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF FAILURE TO SUBMIT A TRANSLATION OF THE DESCRIPTION OR TO PAY THE FEE WITHIN THE PRESCRIBED TIME-LIMIT

Effective date: 20030429

PLBE No opposition filed within time limit

Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261

STAA Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent

Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT

26N No opposition filed

Effective date: 20030703

BERE Be: lapsed

Owner name: *TYCO ELECTRONICS LOGISTICS A.G.

Effective date: 20030331

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: CH

Ref legal event code: PL

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 18

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 19

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: FR

Ref legal event code: PLFP

Year of fee payment: 20

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Payment date: 20180314

Year of fee payment: 20

Ref country code: DE

Payment date: 20180227

Year of fee payment: 20

PGFP Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: FR

Payment date: 20180223

Year of fee payment: 20

Ref country code: IT

Payment date: 20180321

Year of fee payment: 20

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: DE

Ref legal event code: R071

Ref document number: 59902964

Country of ref document: DE

REG Reference to a national code

Ref country code: GB

Ref legal event code: PE20

Expiry date: 20190314

PG25 Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo]

Ref country code: GB

Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF EXPIRATION OF PROTECTION

Effective date: 20190314