18602699. CONNECTOR simplified abstract (YAZAKI CORPORATION)
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CONNECTOR
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yasuhiro Yamaguchi of Kakegawa-shi (JP)
Naoki Mamashita of Kakegawa-shi (JP)
CONNECTOR - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18602699 titled 'CONNECTOR
The abstract describes a connector for electric vehicles that mates with a charging plug on a charging station to charge the vehicle's battery. The connector includes a terminal crimped to an electric wire, a heat storage member surrounding the crimped portion of the terminal, a housing, and a heat transfer member in a sheet shape.
- The electric wire-crimped portion has a recessed portion formed during crimping.
- The heat storage member consists of a first and second heat storage member attached to each other with the electric wire-crimped portion in between.
- The heat transfer member is positioned between the first heat storage member and the electric wire-crimped portion.
- A protruding portion on the second heat storage member is in contact with the recessed portion.
Potential Applications: - Electric vehicles - Hybrid vehicles - Charging stations
Problems Solved: - Efficient charging of electric vehicle batteries - Heat management during charging process
Benefits: - Improved charging efficiency - Enhanced heat dissipation - Increased safety during charging
Commercial Applications: Electric vehicle manufacturers, charging station providers, automotive technology companies
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the heat storage member improve the charging process?
- The heat storage member helps in managing heat generated during the charging process, ensuring efficient and safe charging.
2. What are the key advantages of using a connector with a heat transfer member?
- The heat transfer member helps in dissipating heat effectively, preventing overheating issues during charging.
Original Abstract Submitted
The connector is attached to the vehicle body of an electric vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, and the like, and mates with a charging plug provided on a charging station to charge the battery on the vehicle. The connector includes a terminal crimped to an end of an electric wire, a heat storage member surrounding an electric wire-crimped portion of the terminal, a housing, and a heat transfer member in a sheet shape. The electric wire-crimped portion is formed with a recessed portion that is a crimping dent during crimping of the electric wire. The heat storage member includes a first heat storage member and a second heat storage member that are attached to each other with the electric wire-crimped portion being interposed therebetween. The heat transfer member is interposed between the first heat storage member and the electric wire-crimped portion. A protruding portion formed on the second heat storage member is positioned within the recessed portion to be in contact with the recessed portion.
