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- WO2003100912A1 WO2003100912A1 PCT/FR2003/001596 FR0301596W WO03100912A1 WO 2003100912 A1 WO2003100912 A1 WO 2003100912A1 FR 0301596 W FR0301596 W FR 0301596W WO 03100912 A1 WO03100912 A1 WO 03100912A1
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- 229910052802 copper Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 239000010949 copper Substances 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 229910052759 nickel Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 229910052710 silicon Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 7
- 229910000881 Cu alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 claims abstract description 3
- PXHVJJICTQNCMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N nickel Substances [Ni] PXHVJJICTQNCMI-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 10
- 238000010438 heat treatment Methods 0.000 claims description 5
- RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N Copper Chemical compound [Cu] RYGMFSIKBFXOCR-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 4
- 238000000034 method Methods 0.000 claims description 4
- 239000010703 silicon Substances 0.000 claims description 4
- 238000004519 manufacturing process Methods 0.000 claims description 3
- 229910000676 Si alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 claims description 2
- ZUPBPXNOBDEWQT-UHFFFAOYSA-N [Si].[Ni].[Cu] Chemical compound [Si].[Ni].[Cu] ZUPBPXNOBDEWQT-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 claims description 2
- 238000001816 cooling Methods 0.000 claims description 2
- 239000000463 material Substances 0.000 description 5
- 229910000831 Steel Inorganic materials 0.000 description 4
- 239000010959 steel Substances 0.000 description 4
- WFKWXMTUELFFGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N tungsten Chemical compound [W] WFKWXMTUELFFGS-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 4
- 239000010937 tungsten Substances 0.000 description 4
- 229910045601 alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 description 3
- 239000000956 alloy Substances 0.000 description 3
- 229910052709 silver Inorganic materials 0.000 description 3
- 239000004332 silver Substances 0.000 description 3
- 229910052721 tungsten Inorganic materials 0.000 description 3
- 238000002485 combustion reaction Methods 0.000 description 2
- XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N water Substances O XLYOFNOQVPJJNP-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 2
- 229910001316 Ag alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229910000906 Bronze Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 229910001080 W alloy Inorganic materials 0.000 description 1
- 238000005219 brazing Methods 0.000 description 1
- 239000010974 bronze Substances 0.000 description 1
- 230000000295 complement effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- KUNSUQLRTQLHQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N copper tin Chemical compound [Cu].[Sn] KUNSUQLRTQLHQQ-UHFFFAOYSA-N 0.000 description 1
- 239000003921 oil Substances 0.000 description 1
- 239000008188 pellet Substances 0.000 description 1
- 238000010791 quenching Methods 0.000 description 1
- 230000000171 quenching effect Effects 0.000 description 1
- 238000005482 strain hardening Methods 0.000 description 1
Classifications
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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
- H01R13/02—Contact members
- H01R13/03—Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating, or coating materials
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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
- H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
- H01R4/28—Clamped connections, spring connections
- H01R4/30—Clamped connections, spring connections utilising a screw or nut clamping member
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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
- H01R13/02—Contact members
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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
- H01R4/00—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
- H01R4/58—Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
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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
- H01R43/00—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
- H01R43/16—Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
Definitions
- the present invention relates to the field of terminal screws, that is to say screws with an electrical conduction function.
- the present invention relates to the field of screws designed to provide intermittent electrical contact in the ignition circuit of an internal combustion engine.
- the screws intended for this application were made of a homogeneous material, for example entirely of copper, bronze or steel.
- the specifications imposed for terminal screws have become more stringent in recent years. Resistance to electrical contact and higher sparking is thus required, to guarantee less wear on the electric arcs. It is also required a higher mechanical resistance to allow to admit higher tightening torques than in the past. Finally, it is generally required the passage of an electric current of higher intensity and therefore a higher electrical conduction.
- bi-material screws that is to say screws whose main body is made of steel, but with a hollow head suitable for brazing a wafer made of an alloy of silver / tungsten brazed on the head.
- the object of the present invention is now to propose a new terminal screw capable of meeting strict specifications, and of acceptable cost.
- the object of the present invention is in particular to propose a terminal screw meeting the following specifications: - mechanical resistance greater than 580MPa,
- a one-piece terminal screw characterized in that it is made of a copper alloy based on Cu, Ni, Si.
- the terminal screw is produced using an alloy comprising of the order of 97% copper, 2 to 5% nickel, typically 2.5% and 0 , 3 to 1% silicon, typically 0.5%.
- the terminal screw 10 according to the present invention is in one piece and formed from a homogeneous material based on a copper nickel silicon alloy.
- the screw 10 in accordance with the present invention is produced based on an alloy comprising of the order of 97% copper, 2 to 5% nickel, typically 2.5% and from 0.3 to 1% of silicon, typically 0.5%.
- the screw 10 is made from a circular wire of constant section and a cold strike, for example two strokes.
- the screw is preferably subjected to a heat treatment for two hours at a temperature of the order of 475 ° C., followed by quenching with water.
- the threaded body or rod 12 has a length of the order of 30 to 35 mm and a diameter of the order of 8mm.
- the rod or body 12 can be adapted to be engaged directly in a tapped bore.
- the screw is immobilized using a nut engaged on the end of the threaded rod 12.
- the screw 10 further comprises a flared head 16 whose cross section is non-circular in revolution to allow an anti-rotation function, for example by engagement in a complementary recess formed in the contactor cover.
- the head 16 may have a cross section of diverse geometry, for example square, hexagonal, or any other equivalent non-circular shape of revolution.
- the dimensions of the head 16 can be the subject of numerous variants. Typically the head 16 has a height of the order of 5mm (considered parallel to the axis 14) and dimensions of the order of 13x10mm for a head of rectangular section.
- the upper surface 18 of the head 16, that is to say the surface perpendicular to the axis 14 and ensuring the electrical contacting function is preferably flat, without burrs and rough striking. It is important that it has no concavity. It can thus be at least slightly convex, convex. In addition it is smooth.
- edges of the head 16 both parallel to the axis 14 and perpendicular to this axis are preferably rounded with an average radius of the order of 0.40 to 0.50mm.
- the terminal screw 10 according to the present invention is preferably made from a circular wire.
- the method of manufacturing the terminal screw 10 in accordance with the present invention essentially comprises three phases.
- the first phase consists of drawing the circular wire unwound from the original coil to obtain the desired diameter and mechanical strength.
- This step is typically carried out to obtain, according to a particular and nonlimiting embodiment, a wire meeting the following characteristics:
- the second step is to strike the wire, to obtain the desired geometry of the screw and work hardening. It is preferably a cold strike, for example two strokes.
- the third step is to operate a heat treatment to obtain adequate mechanical strength and electrical conductivity.
- the heat treatment is carried out by maintaining at a temperature of the order of 475 ° C. for two hours, that is to say maintaining the parts at constant temperature then rapid cooling with air, see oil, preferably water.
- the parts can be cleaned before use.
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- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Manufacturing & Machinery (AREA)
- Conductive Materials (AREA)
- Connections By Means Of Piercing Elements, Nuts, Or Screws (AREA)
- Connections Effected By Soldering, Adhesion, Or Permanent Deformation (AREA)
- Manufacturing Of Electrical Connectors (AREA)
- Connection Of Batteries Or Terminals (AREA)
- Forging (AREA)
- Transmission Devices (AREA)
- Ignition Installations For Internal Combustion Engines (AREA)
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Priority Applications (9)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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JP2004508453A JP2005528744A (en) | 2002-05-29 | 2003-05-27 | Contact pin |
GB0426180A GB2405752B (en) | 2002-05-29 | 2003-05-27 | Contact pin |
CA002487051A CA2487051A1 (en) | 2002-05-29 | 2003-05-27 | Contact pin |
DE10392730T DE10392730T5 (en) | 2002-05-29 | 2003-05-27 | clamping screw |
MXPA04011773A MXPA04011773A (en) | 2002-05-29 | 2003-05-27 | Contact pin. |
BR0311405-8A BR0311405A (en) | 2002-05-29 | 2003-05-27 | Terminal screw |
US10/516,355 US20060162827A1 (en) | 2002-05-29 | 2003-05-27 | Contact pin |
AU2003263231A AU2003263231A1 (en) | 2002-05-29 | 2003-05-27 | Contact pin |
SE0402893A SE0402893D0 (en) | 2002-05-29 | 2004-11-29 | Screw connection |
Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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FR0206583A FR2840460B1 (en) | 2002-05-29 | 2002-05-29 | TERMINAL SCREWS |
FR02/06583 | 2002-05-29 |
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WO2003100912A1 true WO2003100912A1 (en) | 2003-12-04 |
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PCT/FR2003/001596 WO2003100912A1 (en) | 2002-05-29 | 2003-05-27 | Contact pin |
Country Status (14)
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US (1) | US20060162827A1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP2005528744A (en) |
KR (1) | KR20050026927A (en) |
CN (1) | CN1656656A (en) |
AU (1) | AU2003263231A1 (en) |
BR (1) | BR0311405A (en) |
CA (1) | CA2487051A1 (en) |
CZ (1) | CZ20041150A3 (en) |
DE (1) | DE10392730T5 (en) |
FR (1) | FR2840460B1 (en) |
GB (1) | GB2405752B (en) |
MX (1) | MXPA04011773A (en) |
SE (1) | SE0402893D0 (en) |
WO (1) | WO2003100912A1 (en) |
Cited By (1)
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GB2393593A (en) * | 2002-08-05 | 2004-03-31 | Strix Ltd | Electrical terminals |
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US3788966A (en) * | 1972-06-07 | 1974-01-29 | Basf Wyandotte Corp | Electrical connections for metal electrodes |
EP0575259A1 (en) * | 1992-06-19 | 1993-12-22 | DUBUIS Société Anonyme | Insert for use in an element for the connection of an electrical terminal |
DE20117689U1 (en) * | 2001-11-01 | 2002-02-14 | Daume Karin | Device for electrically contacting an electrically conductive part of an elongated body, in particular a pipe or cable |
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JPS648237A (en) * | 1987-06-29 | 1989-01-12 | Mitsubishi Electric Corp | Copper alloy for terminal and connector |
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- 2002-05-29 FR FR0206583A patent/FR2840460B1/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
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- 2003-05-27 CN CNA038121867A patent/CN1656656A/en active Pending
- 2003-05-27 KR KR1020047019404A patent/KR20050026927A/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2003-05-27 MX MXPA04011773A patent/MXPA04011773A/en active IP Right Grant
- 2003-05-27 US US10/516,355 patent/US20060162827A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2003-05-27 CA CA002487051A patent/CA2487051A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 2003-05-27 JP JP2004508453A patent/JP2005528744A/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2003-05-27 CZ CZ20041150A patent/CZ20041150A3/en unknown
- 2003-05-27 BR BR0311405-8A patent/BR0311405A/en not_active IP Right Cessation
- 2003-05-27 DE DE10392730T patent/DE10392730T5/en not_active Withdrawn
- 2003-05-27 WO PCT/FR2003/001596 patent/WO2003100912A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 2003-05-27 GB GB0426180A patent/GB2405752B/en not_active Expired - Fee Related
- 2003-05-27 AU AU2003263231A patent/AU2003263231A1/en not_active Abandoned
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- 2004-11-29 SE SE0402893A patent/SE0402893D0/en unknown
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US3788966A (en) * | 1972-06-07 | 1974-01-29 | Basf Wyandotte Corp | Electrical connections for metal electrodes |
EP0575259A1 (en) * | 1992-06-19 | 1993-12-22 | DUBUIS Société Anonyme | Insert for use in an element for the connection of an electrical terminal |
DE20117689U1 (en) * | 2001-11-01 | 2002-02-14 | Daume Karin | Device for electrically contacting an electrically conductive part of an elongated body, in particular a pipe or cable |
Cited By (2)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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GB2393593A (en) * | 2002-08-05 | 2004-03-31 | Strix Ltd | Electrical terminals |
GB2393593B (en) * | 2002-08-05 | 2007-05-30 | Strix Ltd | Electrical terminals |
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FR2840460B1 (en) | 2004-08-27 |
CZ20041150A3 (en) | 2005-05-18 |
GB2405752B (en) | 2006-03-22 |
MXPA04011773A (en) | 2005-07-27 |
SE0402893A0 (en) | 2004-11-29 |
KR20050026927A (en) | 2005-03-16 |
FR2840460A1 (en) | 2003-12-05 |
BR0311405A (en) | 2005-03-15 |
GB0426180D0 (en) | 2004-12-29 |
DE10392730T5 (en) | 2005-07-07 |
GB2405752A (en) | 2005-03-09 |
JP2005528744A (en) | 2005-09-22 |
AU2003263231A1 (en) | 2003-12-12 |
CA2487051A1 (en) | 2003-12-04 |
SE0402893D0 (en) | 2004-11-29 |
CN1656656A (en) | 2005-08-17 |
US20060162827A1 (en) | 2006-07-27 |
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