18515627. CHARGING INLET simplified abstract (Yazaki Corporation)
Contents
- 1 CHARGING INLET
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 CHARGING INLET - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
CHARGING INLET
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yusuke Aoki of Kakegawa-shi (JP)
Naoto Ikeya of Kakegawa-shi (JP)
Toru Yamada of Kakegawa-shi (JP)
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.
