View source for 18515627. CHARGING INLET simplified abstract (Yazaki Corporation)

=CHARGING INLET=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:Yazaki Corporation|Yazaki Corporation]]


[[Category:Yazaki Corporation]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Yusuke Aoki of Kakegawa-shi (JP)|Yusuke Aoki of Kakegawa-shi (JP)]][[Category:Yusuke Aoki of Kakegawa-shi (JP)]]

[[:Category:Naoto Ikeya of Kakegawa-shi (JP)|Naoto Ikeya of Kakegawa-shi (JP)]][[Category:Naoto Ikeya of Kakegawa-shi (JP)]]

[[:Category:Toru Yamada of Kakegawa-shi (JP)|Toru Yamada of Kakegawa-shi (JP)]][[Category:Toru Yamada of Kakegawa-shi (JP)]]

[[:Category:Hidetaka Hondo of Sagamiraha-shi (JP)|Hidetaka Hondo of Sagamiraha-shi (JP)]][[Category:Hidetaka Hondo of Sagamiraha-shi (JP)]]

==CHARGING INLET - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18515627 titled 'CHARGING INLET

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a charging inlet with terminals, a housing, and a terminal holder. Each terminal has a resin component with a cylindrical portion, ribs, and a flange. The housing has a press-fit hole for the resin component, with the flange clamped between the housing and the terminal holder.

* Terminals with resin components:
  - Terminals have a resin component with a cylindrical portion, ribs, and a flange.
  - The resin component is designed to be press-fitted into the housing for secure connection.

* Housing design:
  - The housing features a press-fit hole for the resin component of the terminals.
  - The flange of the resin component is clamped between the housing and the terminal holder for stability.

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be used in electric vehicle charging systems, industrial machinery, and consumer electronics.

== Problems Solved ==
- Provides a secure and stable connection for charging inlets.
- Prevents damage to terminals during use.

== Benefits ==
- Improved durability and longevity of charging inlets.
- Enhanced safety during charging processes.

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Charging Inlet Technology for Electric Vehicles and Industrial Machinery"

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be prior art related to charging inlet designs with resin components for terminals, but specific examples are not provided in the abstract.

== Unanswered Questions ==

=== How does the resin component impact the overall performance of the charging inlet? ===
The abstract does not detail the specific benefits or drawbacks of using a resin component in the terminals of the charging inlet.

=== Are there any potential drawbacks to the press-fit design of the housing and terminals? ===
The abstract does not mention any potential issues that may arise from the press-fit design of the housing and terminals.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

A charging inlet includes a plurality of terminals; a housing accommodating the terminals therein; and a terminal holder integrated to the housing. Each of the terminals includes: a first connected portion having a solid cylindrical shape; a second connected portion; and a middle portion. A resin component is disposed on an outer circumference of the middle portion. The resin component includes: a cylindrical portion; a plurality of ribs on an outer circumferential surface of the cylindrical portion, the ribs extending along an axial direction of the cylindrical portion; and a flange. The housing has a press-fit hole in which the cylindrical portion and the ribs are press-fitted. The flange is clamped between the housing and the terminal holder outside the press-fit hole.



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