Patents Assigned to TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
  • Housing Part for an Electrical Connector with Improved Mating Characteristics
    Publication number: 20230231337
    Abstract: A housing part for an electrical connector includes a housing wall adjacent to an opening. The housing wall has a front edge with a chamfer on a side of the housing wall. The chamfer extends away from the front edge by a distance that varies along the front edge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicants: TE Connectivity India Private Limited, TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Chethan M., Vishnu Patagar, Sebastian Helm, Kirstin Schang, Joachim Barth
  • Dual Connector With Spring And Insulation Displacement Connection (IDC) Terminals
    Publication number: 20230223711
    Abstract: An electrical connector for grounding a multicore cable having a shield includes a spring terminal engaging the shield and an insulation displacement connection (IDC) terminal terminating a ground wire. The shield is grounded through the electrical connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicants: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH, TE Connectivity Italia Distribution S.r.l.
    Inventors: Stanislas Di Maggio, Marcello Farinola, Alessandro Genta, Dominik Heiss
  • Electric Assembly Having a Contact Body Comprising or Consisting of an Elastically Flexible and Electrically Conductive Material
    Publication number: 20230208082
    Abstract: An electric assembly includes a carrier device having an electrical conductor element and a contact body including an elastically flexible and electrically conductive material. The contact body is connected to the electrical conductor element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Guenter Feldmeier, Martin Szelag
  • High-current contact device and method of producing a high-current contact device
    Patent number: 11688984
    Abstract: A high-current contact device includes a first contact element transmitting electrical energy, a circuit carrier, a first data contact transmitting data, and a data interface. The first contact element extends through the circuit carrier along a mating axis at a feedthrough. A conductor track of the circuit carrier electrically connects the first data contact to the data interface. A carrier of the circuit carrier is injection-molded and mechanically supports the first data contact, the conductor track, and the data interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Dominik Heiss, Philipp Kowarsch, Tobias Meissner, Frank Wittrock
  • Electrical Plug Connector and Method for Assembling an Electrical Plug Connector
    Publication number: 20230198187
    Abstract: A connector includes a housing defining a first receiving space and a second receiving space, a conductive electrical connecting element arranged in the second receiving space, a retaining element engaging around at least portions of the electrical connecting element and a contact-securing insert arranged in the first receiving space. The conductive electrical connecting element includes a contact sleeve adapted to connect to a contact pin, and an electrical contact adapted to connect to an electrical conductor. The contact-securing insert fixing the electrical connecting element and the retaining element within the housing in an axial direction of the electrical connecting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2022
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Raab, Andre Mairoser, Harald Kraenzlein, Andreas Oettle, Alexander Rudi
  • Mains plug and charging system for a motor vehicle
    Patent number: 11682867
    Abstract: A mains plug for connecting a charging system of a motor vehicle to a socket outlet of an alternating current network comprises a contact housing having a first gripping area and a sensor unit having a first sensor electrode embedded in the contact housing. A first section of the contact housing is arranged between a first surface of the first gripping area and the first sensor electrode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Stefan Stross, Christian Matthies
  • Contact ring for highly dynamic applications
    Patent number: 11677202
    Abstract: A contact ring including a ring-shaped structure formed of an electrically conductive material. The ring-shaped structure has a plurality of projections on at least one side and a plurality of blades on at least one side. The projections and the blades penetrate an electrically insulating surface layer of each of a pair of contact elements and contact an electrically conductive material of each of the contact elements to electrically connect the contact elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Michael Burghard, Jochen Fertig, Stefan Masak, Hubert Pollok, Kevin Scheer, Ivan Ivanov
  • Plug connectors for a plug connector system, plug connector system and method for producing a plug connector system
    Patent number: 11670897
    Abstract: A plug connector system comprises a first plug connector and a second plug connector. The first plug connector includes a first shield defining an engagement portion, with an outer side of the engagement portion having a marking positioned thereon. The second plug connector includes a second shield defining a receiving portion for receiving the engagement portion of the first shield. The receiving portion includes an opening formed therethrough and positioned such that the marking of the first plug connector can be arranged entirely within the region of the opening in a mated state of the first and second plug connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Samir Aboulkassem, Matthias Weidner, Hans-Dieter Fuhry, Joerg Bernstorf
  • Housing part for an electrical connector with improved sealing and housing assembly
    Patent number: 11670890
    Abstract: A housing part for an electrical connector includes a cable channel receiving a cable, a flange surface adapted to abut a complementary housing part, and a sealing gasket extending along the flange surface. The sealing gasket has a pair of cable sealing portions extending across the cable channel. The cable sealing portions are spaced apart from one another in an axial direction of the cable channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignees: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH, TE Connectivity Italia Distribution S.R.L.
    Inventors: Alessandro Genta, Raoul Zannini, Dominik Heiss, Simon Beau
  • Redirecting device for mm-waves, connection assembly
    Patent number: 11664562
    Abstract: A redirecting device for mm-waves includes an input section, an output section disposed at 90 degrees to the input section, and a waveguide member extending from the input section to the output section. The waveguide member is a rigid dielectric material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Christian Rusch, Bert Bergner
  • Joint connection assembly
    Patent number: 11664620
    Abstract: A connection assembly includes a first housing part, a second housing part pluggable with the first housing part, and a joint connector held between the first housing part and the second housing part. The first housing part has a plurality of contact element receptacles and a plurality of latching elements. The latching elements latch a plurality of contact elements in the contact element receptacles. The second housing part has a locking section locking one of the latching elements in a latching position. The joint connector connects at least two of the contact elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Hartmut Ripper, Joerg Wagner, Markus Fiebiger, Zoran Stjepanovic
  • Electrical Power Connector for Contacting an Elongated DC Power Distribution Busbar, and Method of Monitoring a Connection
    Publication number: 20230155333
    Abstract: An electrical power connector includes a connector housing having a receptacle receiving an elongated DC power distribution busbar, a first spring contact element arranged at a first side of the receptacle and pressed with a contact area to a first surface of the elongated DC power distribution busbar, and a second spring contact element pressed to a second surface of the elongated DC power distribution busbar opposite the first surface. The second spring contact element is arranged at a second side of the receptacle opposite to the first side. The power connector includes a temperature sensing device arranged inside the connector housing and monitoring a temperature at the first spring contact element and/or the second spring contact element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Frank Keutz, Ingo Rothenberger
  • Method for Surface Treatment of an Electrical Contact Element and Contact Element
    Publication number: 20230155310
    Abstract: A method for treating an electrically conductive contact element includes applying a lubricant to at least a partial region of a contact surface of the electrically conductive contact element. The contact surface is metallic. The contact surface is changed by plasma treatment to produce a coating of a solid lubricant on the partial region of the contact surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Felix Greiner, Stefan Thoss, Michael Leidner, Frank Ostendorf, Helge Schmidt, Esteban Sanchez, Stefan Job
  • Method for Crimping an Electrical Cable and Electrical Cable
    Publication number: 20230155338
    Abstract: A method for crimping an electrical cable with a shielding braid and an insulation enclosing the shielding braid includes removing the insulation at a predetermined area to expose an exposed portion of the shielding braid. The method includes crimping an inner crimp sleeve onto the insulation adjacent to the predetermined area and then bending back the exposed portion of the shielding braid at least sectionally over the inner crimp sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Olivier De Cloet, Turgay Yilmaz
  • CONTACT ARRANGEMENT FOR A COAXIAL PLUG AND MUTLIPLE CONTACT ARRANGEMENT
    Publication number: 20230155326
    Abstract: A contact arrangement for a coaxial plug comprises an inner conductor contact having an insertion opening for inserting a mating contact in a mating direction, and an insulating dielectric body enclosing the inner conductor contact. The inner contact and the insulation body each define insertion bevels in an area of the insertion opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2022
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Samir Aboulkassem, Guenther Mumper
  • Housing assembly and housing assembly method
    Patent number: 11653465
    Abstract: A housing assembly for a component includes a base portion having a holding element, a cover portion having an actuation element, and a carrier element carrying the component. The holding element holds the carrier element by engaging with the actuation element. The actuation element applies a contact force on the holding element and is adjustable with respect to the holding element in at least one direction when the holding element is engaged with the actuation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Christoph Kraemer, Gerhard Riedl, Bernd Geisselmann
  • High-voltage Relay with Improved Mechanical Shock Tolerance for a Drive or Charging Circuit of an Electric Vehicle with a Rocker as Armature
    Publication number: 20230148105
    Abstract: A high-voltage relay includes a magnetic drive assembly having a first yoke and a second yoke spaced apart from one another, and an armature driven by the magnetic drive assembly. The armature is a rocker having a first arm and a second arm extending away from the first yoke. The armature can be tilted between an open position and a switching position and is mounted on the first yoke. The first arm has a switching contact assembly. A magnetic circuit including the first yoke and the second yoke is closed in the switching position by the second arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Kroeker, Peter Sandeck, Harry Koch, Bernd Rahn, Fabian Habur
  • Heat Retarding Arrangement with a Phase Change Material for an Electric Vehicle
    Publication number: 20230141760
    Abstract: A heat retarding arrangement includes a phase change material. The heat retarding arrangement is attachable at or in an electric conductor and passively cools the electric conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Lukas Schroth, Uwe Hauck, Michael Ludwig, Manuel Eheim, Maik Schaefer, Christopher Muth, Alexander Weber, Markus Eckel
  • Switching Contact Assembly for an Electrical Switching Element and Electrical Switching Element
    Publication number: 20230132857
    Abstract: A switching contact assembly for an electrical switching element includes a contact bridge, a base, and a spring assembly. The contact bridge is attached to the base with the spring assembly between the contact bridge and the base. The contact bridge attached to the base is resilient in a direction opposite a switching direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Matthias Kroeker, Peter Sandeck, Harry Koch, Bernd Rahn, Fabian Habur
  • Low-warpage injection-molded housing part and electrical connector with such a housing part
    Patent number: 11641077
    Abstract: A housing part includes a base section having a pair of oppositely disposed flat sides, a pair of housing sections each extending away from one of the pair of oppositely disposed flat sides, and a plurality of fibers disposed in the base section and the housing sections. A main fiber orientation of the fibers in each of the housing sections is oriented away from the base section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventor: Gregor Panitz