Patents Assigned to Connecteurs Electriques Deutsch
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Publication number: 20240106150Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing defining an internal connector space and mateable with a mating housing of a second electrical connector in a mating direction parallel to a mating axis, a pair of electrical contacts housed in the internal connector space and mateable with a plurality of second electrical contacts of the second electrical connector, and a lever housed in the internal connector space. A mechanical contact between the housing and the lever establishes a fulcrum of the lever. The fulcrum is arranged between the electrical contacts. A pivoting of the lever moves a position of the electrical contacts relative to the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: March 28, 2024Applicant: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Thierry Cassar, Simon Delaire, Sébastien Queva, Martin Brunet, Samuel Soufflet
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Publication number: 20240047920Abstract: A connector device for connecting a cable includes a housing and a contacting element. The housing has a cover formed of a dielectric cover wall material and a base formed of a dielectric base wall material. The cover and the base are mated in a closed state of the housing and receive an end portion of the cable that has an electrically conductive portion. The contacting element electrically contacts the electrically conductive portion of the cable in the closed state of the housing. The housing is substantially gas-free in the closed state between the electrically conductive portion of the cable and the dielectric cover wall material, the electrically conductive portion of the cable and the dielectric base wall material, the contacting element and the dielectric cover wall material, and the contacting element and the dielectric base wall material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2023Publication date: February 8, 2024Applicant: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Thierry Cassar, Simon Delaire, Jacques Romanillos, Baptiste Vaullerin
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Publication number: 20230253732Abstract: A coding clip includes a first portion that locks a plug with a first connector and a second portion having a coding shape matching a matching coding shape of a second connector matable with the first connector along a mating direction. The coding clip is form-fitted on the plug that extends in the mating direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Fabien Houvenaghel, Christian Cavailles
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Publication number: 20230253731Abstract: A connector matable along a mating axis with a mating connector includes an inner housing element having a receptacle, an outer housing element movable along the mating axis to the inner housing element from an unmated position of the outer housing element to a mated position of the outer housing element, and a coupling element with a hollow receiving and coupling with a plug of the mating connector. The coupling element is arranged inside the receptacle of the inner housing element and is movable along the mating axis from an unmated position of the coupling element to a mated position of the coupling element. The coupling element is connected to the outer housing element by a motion-reversing mechanical system and movement of the outer housing element in one direction along the mating axis moves the coupling element in an opposite direction relative to the inner housing element.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Fabien Houvenaghel, Christian Cavailles
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Patent number: 11677185Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing, a primary locking sleeve disposed on the housing, and a securing tab. The housing has a receptacle open in a connection direction essentially parallel to a longitudinal axis, the receptacle receiving a complementary connector. The primary locking sleeve is movable relative to the housing between a locked position securing the electrical connector and the complementary connector and a release position for connecting and/or disconnecting the electrical connector and the complementary connector. A gap having a gap width is disposed between the housing and the primary locking sleeve at least in the locked position. The gap width decreases from the locked position to the release position. The securing tab is insertable at least partially into the gap to an inserted state to secure the primary locking sleeve in the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Frederic Duval, Frederic Tocqueville, Thierry Cassar
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Patent number: 11522315Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a receptacle housing having a retaining device with a coupling hook portion and a plug housing configured to be mated and locked with the receptacle housing. The plug housing has a lever movable from a first position in which the plug housing and the receptacle housing are unlocked to a second position in which the plug housing is locked with the receptacle housing. The lever is rotatably mounted about a shaft arranged in and passing through the plug housing. The coupling hook portion is configured to engage with the shaft and, in the second position, the shaft is in abutment with the coupling hook portion to positively lock the plug housing and the receptacle housing together.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2020Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventor: Jean-Luc Moreau
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Patent number: 11460645Abstract: A connector device includes a first connector part and a second connector part. The first connector part has a first outer housing and a first sub-assembly accommodated in the first outer housing. The first sub-assembly has a first ferrule and a first latch member fastening the first sub-assembly to the first outer housing. The second connector part has a second outer housing and a second sub-assembly accommodated in the second outer housing. The second sub-assembly having a second ferrule and a second latch member fastening the second sub-assembly to the second outer housing. The second outer housing mating with the first outer housing in a state of coupling the first connector part to the second connector part.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2021Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignees: Tyco Electronics UK Ltd., Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Jean-Luc Moreau, Thierry Cassar, Christophe Prel, Matthew Hopwood
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Publication number: 20220302611Abstract: A terminal cassette for electrically connecting a plurality of feeder cables includes an electrical connector with a plurality of electrical contacts and a double locking system securing a feeder cable cassette. The double locking system has a locking bracket and a sliding locking device. The locking bracket pivots and engages the feeder cable cassette. The sliding locking device secures the locking bracket in a locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Laurent Houry, Thierry Cassar, Fabien Houvenaghel, Sébastien Queva
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Publication number: 20220302612Abstract: A fixing system includes a rail fixture having a plurality of first interlocking devices arranged along the rail fixture and a plurality of interlocking modules each having a second interlocking device. The interlocking modules are affixed to the rail fixture by inserting the second interlocking devices through a plurality of gaps between the first interlocking devices and sliding the interlocking modules along the rail fixture into a positive lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Laurent Houry, Thierry Cassar, Fabien Houvenaghel, Sebastien Queva
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Publication number: 20220271469Abstract: A backshell housing includes a pair of housing parts including a first housing part and a second housing part friction welded to one another. A cable passage of the first housing part is continuous with a cable passage of the second housing part.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicants: Connecteurs Electriques Deutsch, Tyco Electronics UK LTDInventors: Jean-Luc Moreau, Martin Paul, Ralf Styles
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Publication number: 20210344135Abstract: An assembly includes an electrical connector module to be mounted into a cavity of a housing and a clipping bar securing the electrical connector module when mounted in the cavity. The clipping bar is inserted into a trench of the housing and abuts against a clipping lug of the electrical connector module. The clipping bar is releasably secured in the trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventor: Jean-Luc Moreau
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Publication number: 20210328380Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing, a primary locking sleeve disposed on the housing, and a securing tab. The housing has a receptacle open in a connection direction essentially parallel to a longitudinal axis, the receptacle receiving a complementary connector. The primary locking sleeve is movable relative to the housing between a locked position securing the electrical connector and the complementary connector and a release position for connecting and/or disconnecting the electrical connector and the complementary connector. A gap having a gap width is disposed between the housing and the primary locking sleeve at least in the locked position. The gap width decreases from the locked position to the release position. The securing tab is insertable at least partially into the gap to an inserted state to secure the primary locking sleeve in the locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Frederic Duval, Frederic Tocqueville, Thierry Cassar
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Patent number: 11108202Abstract: A relay socket providing an interface between a relay and a mounting structure comprises an upper section configured for mounting the relay, a lower section configured for mounting to the mounting structure, a plurality of mounting holes opening to an upper surface of the upper section and configured to receive a plurality of fastening elements of the relay, and a plurality of sleeve inserts configured to be fastened within the mounting holes, Each of the sleeve inserts surrounds a fixation member adapted to connect to the fastening elements.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventor: Laurent Houry
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Publication number: 20210263223Abstract: A connector device includes a first connector part and a second connector part. The first connector part has a first outer housing and a first sub-assembly accommodated in the first outer housing. The first sub-assembly has a first ferrule and a first latch member fastening the first sub-assembly to the first outer housing. The second connector part has a second outer housing and a second sub-assembly accommodated in the second outer housing. The second sub-assembly having a second ferrule and a second latch member fastening the second sub-assembly to the second outer housing. The second outer housing mating with the first outer housing in a state of coupling the first connector part to the second connector part.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicants: Connecteurs Electriques Deutsch, Tyco Electronics UK Ltd.Inventors: Jean-Luc Moreau, Thierry Cassar, Christophe Prel, Matthew Hopwood
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Publication number: 20210143579Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a receptacle housing having a retaining device with a coupling hook portion and a plug housing configured to be mated and locked with the receptacle housing. The plug housing has a lever movable from a first position in which the plug housing and the receptacle housing are unlocked to a second position in which the plug housing is locked with the receptacle housing. The lever is rotatably mounted about a shaft arranged in and passing through the plug housing. The coupling hook portion is configured to engage with the shaft and, in the second position, the shaft is in abutment with the coupling hook portion to positively lock the plug housing and the receptacle housing together.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2020Publication date: May 13, 2021Applicant: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventor: Jean-Luc Moreau
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Patent number: 10938152Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a connector shell configured to interface with a mating connector shell, a coupling member configured to receive the connector shell and having an internal thread engaging the mating connector shell, and a retaining member configured to retain the connector shell in the coupling member. The connector shell has a plurality of ratchet teeth and defines a longitudinal axis. The plurality of ratchet teeth form a first ratchet ring and a second ratchet ring around the connector shell.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Martin Brunet, Thierry Cassar, Jean-Luc Alibert, Sylvain Le Gourrier
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Patent number: 10938158Abstract: A connector housing of a modular electrical plug connector system comprises a plurality of substantially identical passages arranged side by side. Each passage is configured to accommodate and lock an electrical connector module of a first predetermined type. At least one passage comprises an adapter receiving interface configured to receive, in a removable manner, an adapter for supporting and locking an electrical connector module of a second predetermined type, different from the first predetermined type.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Thierry Corriou, Jean-Luc Moreau
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Patent number: 10756486Abstract: A mating assistance device comprises a housing having an opening receiving an electrical connector in a direction of insertion and a locking device movable between an unlocked position and a locked position with respect to the housing. The locking device has a connector pushing element displaceable in the direction of insertion when the locking device moves from the unlocked position to the locked position.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2019Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Laurent Houry, Thierry Cassar, Christian Cavailles
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Patent number: 10553995Abstract: A relay socket mountable on a mounting structure comprises a main body and a clipping system disposed on the main body. The main body has an upper part disposed on a first side of the mounting structure and a lower part extending beyond a fixation edge of the mounting structure to a second side of the mounting structure opposite the first side. The upper part of the main body receives a relay. The clipping system is adapted to lock the main body to the fixation edge.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2018Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventors: Laurent Houry, Martin Brunet
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Publication number: 20200014162Abstract: A relay socket providing an interface between a relay and a mounting structure comprises an upper section configured for mounting the relay, a lower section configured for mounting to the mounting structure, a plurality of mounting holes opening to an upper surface of the upper section and configured to receive a plurality of fastening elements of the relay, and a plurality of sleeve inserts configured to be fastened within the mounting holes, Each of the sleeve inserts surrounds a fixation member adapted to connect to the fastening elements.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Applicant: Connecteurs Electriques DeutschInventor: Laurent Houry