EP1160934B1 - Shorting electrical connector assembly with positive lock - Google Patents
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- EP1160934B1 EP1160934B1 EP01112788A EP01112788A EP1160934B1 EP 1160934 B1 EP1160934 B1 EP 1160934B1 EP 01112788 A EP01112788 A EP 01112788A EP 01112788 A EP01112788 A EP 01112788A EP 1160934 B1 EP1160934 B1 EP 1160934B1
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- Prior art keywords
- connector assembly
- electrical connector
- locking device
- actuating device
- locking
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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
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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
- H01R13/62—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
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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
- H01R13/701—Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in switch the switch being actuated by an accessory, e.g. cover, locking member
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Description
Claims (16)
- An electrical connector assembly (1), comprising:a first connector (3) having a dielectric housing (14,15) mounting a plurality of first terminals;a second connector (4) mateable with the first connector in a given mating direction (X) and having a dielectric housing (4a) mounting a plurality of second terminals (7,8) engageable with the first terminals when the connectors are mated;a shorting device (34) for establishing a short circuit between at least two terminals (7,8) of at least one (4) of the connectors characterized bya locking device (2) movably mounted on the first connector (3) to lock the connectors in mated condition; andan actuating device (35) separate from and independent of the locking device (2) for opening the short circuit established by the shorting device (34).
- The electrical connector assembly of claim 1 comprises
complementary interengaging latching means (28,29,32) between the first and second connectors engageable when the connectors are mated. - The electrical connector assembly of claim 2 wherein
the locking device (2) is movable into operative association with the latching means (28,29,32) to prevent disengagement of the latching means. - The electrical connector assembly according to one of the preceding claims wherein
said actuating device (35) is movably mountable in a given path (Y) onto the housing of the first connector (3), and at least a portion of said locking device (2) is located in said path, whereby movement of the actuating device (34) to open the short circuit automatically moves the locking device (2) to an operative position. - The electrical connector assembly according to one of preceding claims 2 to 4 wherein
said locking device (2) is movably mounted on the housing of the first connector (3) for movement generally parallel to said mating direction (X) into operative association with the latching means (28,29,32). - The electrical connector assembly according to one of preceding claims wherein
said actuating device (35) is movably mountable on the housing of the first connector (3) for movement generally parallel to said mating direction (X) to open the short circuit. - The electrical connector assembly according to one of preceding claims 2 to 6 wherein
said locking device (2) is movably mounted on the housing of the first connector (3) for movement generally parallel to said mating direction (X) into operative association with the latching means (28,29,32). - The electrical connector assembly of claim 1 wherein the actuating device (35) is mounted on the first connector (3) for movement in a given path (Y) to open the short circuit established by the shorting device (34).
- The electrical connector assembly of claim 8 wherein at least a portion of the locking device (2) is being located in said path (Y) of movement of the actuating device (35), whereby movement of the actuating device to open the short circuit automatically moves the locking device to an operative position.
- The electrical connector assembly of claims 8 or 9 wherein
said path (Y) of movement of the actuating device (35) is generally parallel to said mating direction (X). - The electrical connector assembly according to one of claims 8,9 or 10 wherein
said locking device (2) is movably mounted on the first connector (3) for movement generally parallel to said mating direction (X) into operative association with the latching means (28,29,32). - The electrical connector assembly according to one of the claims 8 to 11 wherein
said path (Y) of movement of the actuating device (35) is generally parallel to said mating direction (X). - The electrical connector assembly according to one of the claims 2 to 12 wherein
said latching means (28,29,32) comprise a pair of latch arms (28) spaced laterally of the mating direction (X) and said locking device (2) is generally U-shaped to define a pair of locking arms (18) movable into locking association backing-up the latch arms (28). - The electrical connector assembly according to claim 13 wherein
said locking arms are configured to define a pre-locked position of the locking device (2) on the housing of the first connector (3). - The electrical connector assembly according to one of the preceding claims,
including complementary interengaging holding means (44) between the actuating device (35) and the first connector (3) to hold the actuating device in position opening the short circuit. - The electrical connector assembly according to one of the preceding claims,
including means (20) on the locking device (2) to define a pre-locked position of the locking device on the housing of the first connector (3).
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
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DE20009439U | 2000-05-29 | ||
DE20009439U DE20009439U1 (en) | 2000-05-29 | 2000-05-29 | Electrical connector assembly with secondary locking |
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EP1160934A2 EP1160934A2 (en) | 2001-12-05 |
EP1160934A3 EP1160934A3 (en) | 2002-07-17 |
EP1160934B1 true EP1160934B1 (en) | 2005-09-14 |
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EP01112788A Expired - Lifetime EP1160934B1 (en) | 2000-05-29 | 2001-05-28 | Shorting electrical connector assembly with positive lock |
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EP (1) | EP1160934B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP3587182B2 (en) |
DE (2) | DE20009439U1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
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WO2010117335A1 (en) * | 2009-04-08 | 2010-10-14 | Yeow Mong Chia | An apparatus for enabling at least one connection to an electrical device |
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EP2497154B1 (en) | 2009-11-03 | 2017-04-26 | Orica Explosives Technology Pty Ltd | Connector, and methods of use |
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US5275575A (en) * | 1992-10-09 | 1994-01-04 | Trw Inc. | Electrical connection system with safety interlock |
DE19500959C2 (en) * | 1995-01-14 | 1996-11-21 | Amphenol Tuchel Elect | Electrical connector |
CA2233466C (en) * | 1996-08-12 | 2002-05-14 | Thomas & Betts International, Inc. | Orientationless squib connector assembly for automotive air bag assemblies |
DE69936207T2 (en) * | 1998-07-15 | 2008-01-24 | Thomas & Betts International Inc., Sparks | CONNECTOR FOR AIRBAG GAS GENERATOR |
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- 2000-05-29 DE DE20009439U patent/DE20009439U1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
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- 2001-05-28 JP JP2001200043A patent/JP3587182B2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-05-28 DE DE60113331T patent/DE60113331T2/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
- 2001-05-28 EP EP01112788A patent/EP1160934B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Cited By (1)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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WO2010117335A1 (en) * | 2009-04-08 | 2010-10-14 | Yeow Mong Chia | An apparatus for enabling at least one connection to an electrical device |
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DE20009439U1 (en) | 2001-10-04 |
JP2002083649A (en) | 2002-03-22 |
DE60113331D1 (en) | 2005-10-20 |
JP3587182B2 (en) | 2004-11-10 |
EP1160934A2 (en) | 2001-12-05 |
EP1160934A3 (en) | 2002-07-17 |
DE60113331T2 (en) | 2006-06-29 |
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