18597151. ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH TERMINAL MODULES AND FRAME HAVING MODULE BAYS FOR CUSTOMIZABLE INPUT/OUTPUT CONFIGURATION simplified abstract (Aptiv Technologies AG)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH TERMINAL MODULES AND FRAME HAVING MODULE BAYS FOR CUSTOMIZABLE INPUT/OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
JUSTIN Kopelos of Niles OH (US)
Daniel Vernon of Youngstown OH (US)
ABHAYA Kishore of Nagercoil (IN)
SIVAKUMAR Jogula of Achampet (IN)
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH TERMINAL MODULES AND FRAME HAVING MODULE BAYS FOR CUSTOMIZABLE INPUT/OUTPUT CONFIGURATION - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18597151 titled 'ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH TERMINAL MODULES AND FRAME HAVING MODULE BAYS FOR CUSTOMIZABLE INPUT/OUTPUT CONFIGURATION
The abstract describes an electrical connector assembly with a frame containing multiple module bays and terminal modules, each with a housing and an electrical terminal. The terminal modules can be placed in any of the module bays, and a wire dress cover attached to the frame contacts the terminal modules.
- The electrical connector assembly includes a frame with multiple module bays and terminal modules.
- Each terminal module has a housing and an electrical terminal within it.
- Terminal modules can be placed in any of the module bays in the frame.
- A wire dress cover attached to the frame contacts the terminal modules.
- The assembly provides a method for assembling an electrical connector.
Potential Applications: - Industrial machinery - Automotive electronics - Aerospace technology
Problems Solved: - Simplifies the assembly of electrical connectors - Provides a secure connection for electrical terminals
Benefits: - Efficient organization of terminal modules - Easy maintenance and replacement of components - Reliable electrical connections
Commercial Applications: Title: "Innovative Electrical Connector Assembly for Various Industries" This technology can be used in various industries such as automotive, aerospace, and industrial machinery for efficient and reliable electrical connections.
Questions about Electrical Connector Assembly: 1. How does the wire dress cover improve the functionality of the electrical connector assembly? The wire dress cover attached to the frame helps in organizing and securing the terminal modules, ensuring reliable electrical connections.
2. What are the potential advantages of using this electrical connector assembly in automotive electronics? This assembly provides a secure and efficient way to connect electrical terminals in automotive electronics, improving overall performance and reliability.
Original Abstract Submitted
An electrical connector assembly includes a frame having a plurality of module bays and a plurality of terminal modules each having a housing and an electrical terminal disposed within a cavity in the housing. Each terminal module is configured to be received within any one of the plurality of module bays. The electrical connector assembly also includes a wire dress cover attached to the frame defining a plurality of posts contacting the plurality of terminal modules. A method of assembling an electrical connector is also provided.
