Abstract: The invention relates to an intelligent current distribution system and a method for manufacturing the same. The current distribution system is particularly intended for vehicles. In the method, a current distribution cable (3) is fitted with intelligent connecting sockets (1, 2), which are provided with output pins (8) for supplying current to loads to be connected to the system and with switches (18a) for distributing current to the output pins (8) as well as with control electronics (19) for controlling the switches (18a) on the basis of control messages received from a message communication bus (17) of the cable (3) or from a socket input connector (10). Prior to or after connecting the randomly selected sockets (1, 2) to the cable (3), the control electronics (19) of each socket is programmed with individual behave programs (26), which are preordained on the basis of the location of the socket (1, 2) on the table.

Abstract: The invention relates to an intelligent control system for current distribution in a vehicle. The current distribution and communication transmission are handled by a central unit which is divided into structurally discrete junction modules (2), each of which connects to its own cable branch (4). Each junction module controls independently the power supply and communication transmission for the cable branch (4) attached thereto. The central unit is further provided with elements for the transmission and reception of communication between the junction modules (2). The intelligence required for the load-specific operating control is decentralized to connecting sockets (3) present in the cable branches (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to an intelligent current distribution system for vehicles and a method for manufacturing the system. In the system, the current is distributed to loads through intelligent connecting sockets (1). The sockets are mounted in desired locations on a cable (2), whose message communication bus (11) or a socket input-connector (7) is used to deliver control commands to control electronics (14-17) controlling operation of the socket. The control electronics include a basic program memory (16), in which are stored operating instruction programs for all necessary functions of several sockets in the system. Thus, any socket can be randomly located at least within a limited portion of the current distribution system. The socket is modified for individual operation during or after installation of the socket.

Abstract: This invention relates to a junction between an intelligent contact terminal (3) and a cable (1, 2), said junction comprising connector pins (4) extending from the contact terminal (3), penetrating into a cable insulation sheath (1) and piercing flat wires (2) included in the cable and provided with lip portions (10) pressing against the lateral faces of the pins. In order to provide a secure contact, the pins (4) are slightly conical or tapered at least within the region of said lip portions (10). By designing the flat wire as a multilayer wire, the lip portions (10) of the wire layers together can be brought to provide an increased contact area. In addition, the multilayer wire (2) is penetrable with a lesser application of force if the cable is provided with preliminary holes for the pins (4).

Abstract: A flat cable having a metal conductors enclosed by a flexible insulation sheath. The conductors are flat and in a side by side orientation in the lateral direction and the conductors are provided with bends which enable a substantial increase in the length of the conductors upon extending the insulation sheath without breaking the conductors. The conductors are also provided at certain distances with short straight conductor sections that are oriented closer to the external surface of the flexible insulation sheath. The insulation sheath is constituted by an inner insulation which surrounds the conductors and a harder, outer insulation which serves as an actual protective cable sheath.

Abstract: A connector joint is shown for use in effecting a galvanic joint with flat metal strip conductors surrounded by an insulating sheath for supplying or delivering electricity to an apparatus requiring electrical power, or for providing an electrical connection to an extension or branch wire. Pins are provided having sharp cutting ridges for piercing the insulating sheath and the flat metal strip conductors. Portions of the flat metal strip conductors form downwardly turned lips that press firmly against sides of the pins when the pins are assembled into the connector joint. A wire connector is electrically connected to said pins and a switch can be provided to control the flow of electricity from the flat metal strip conductors through the pins and to the wire connector.