Patents by Inventor Alfred Annecke

Alfred Annecke has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 10950965
    Abstract: The invention relates to a contact element arrangement consisting of a shaped sheet metal part, wherein at least two contact elements, which are spaced apart from each other and extend away from a flat base plate of the sheet metal part, are shaped from the sheet metal part and wherein the one contact element forms a substantially cylindrical contacting portion for mounting a pin-shaped counter contact by insertion and wherein the second contact element is formed as a contact spring bent in an S-shape over two bending portions, the contact spring forming a contact point facing away from the base plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Annecke, Claus Dullin
  • Publication number: 20200099155
    Abstract: The invention relates to a contact element arrangement consisting of a shaped sheet metal part, wherein at least two contact elements, which are spaced apart from each other and extend away from a flat base plate of the sheet metal part, are shaped from the sheet metal part and wherein the one contact element forms a substantially cylindrical contacting portion for mounting a pin-shaped counter contact by insertion and wherein the second contact element is formed as a contact spring bent in an S-shape over two bending portions, the contact spring forming a contact point facing away from the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2018
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicant: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Annecke, Claus Dullin
  • Patent number: 8647140
    Abstract: An electrical plug-in connector/an electrical connection system is used between a socket of an igniter module and an electronic control unit for a restraint system in motor vehicles. The plug-in connector comprises a housing with one or more locking arms for locking the housing to the socket. The locking arms reinforce the lock mechanism when a force is applied to pull the plug-in connector from the socket without actuating the locking arms. Alternatively, the plug-in connector/connection system comprises a housing with one or more locking arms that are selectable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The locking arms are at least partially elastic, and serve to lock the housing to the socket. When a force is applied to pull the plug-in connector from the socket, the locking arms are locking when in the locking position and releasably snapping when in the unlocking position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2014
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventor: Alfred Annecke
  • Publication number: 20120309218
    Abstract: An electrical plug-in connector/an electrical connection system is used between a socket of an igniter module and an electronic control unit for a restraint system in motor vehicles. The plug-in connector comprises a housing with one or more locking arms for locking the housing to the socket. The locking arms reinforce the lock mechanism when a force is applied to pull the plug-in connector from the socket without actuating the locking arms. Alternatively, the plug-in connector/connection system comprises a housing with one or more locking arms that are selectable between a locking position and an unlocking position. The locking arms are at least partially elastic, and serve to lock the housing to the socket. When a force is applied to pull the plug-in connector from the socket, the locking arms are locking when in the locking position and releasably snapping when in the unlocking position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: AMPHENOL-TUCHEL ELECTRONICS GMBH
    Inventor: Alfred Annecke
  • Publication number: 20110275245
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical plug-in connector for applications critical to plug safety, with a socket (2) and a plug (1) and the following features: the socket (2) has two contacts (5, 7) which are connected to an electrical consumer (8), the plug (1) has two mating contacts (4, 6) which are connected or can be connected to a control device (12) for electrical contact-making of the contacts (5, 7), characterized in that the electrical plug-in connector has switching means for detection of an operating position of the electrical plug-in connector by the control device (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Inventor: Alfred ANNECKE
  • Patent number: 7862379
    Abstract: This invention relates to a shielded electrical connection arrangement with a plug-in contour which accommodates at least one plug-in contact with a plug-in region and a receiving region for receiving and holding the plug-in contact in an attachment section of the plug-in contact, a cover for attaching the attachment section in the receiving region of the plug-in contour, the cover and the receiving region having shields on their outside contour and electrically conductive connecting elements being provided for contact-making of the plug-in connections and mechanical connection of the cover to the plug-in contour.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: Amphenol Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventor: Alfred Annecke
  • Publication number: 20090305562
    Abstract: This invention relates to a shielded electrical connection arrangement with a plug-in contour which accommodates at least one plug-in contact with a plug-in region and a receiving region for receiving and holding the plug-in contact in an attachment section of the plug-in contact, a cover for attaching the attachment section in the receiving region of the plug-in contour, the cover and the receiving region having shields on their outside contour and electrically conductive connecting elements being provided for contact-making of the plug-in connections and mechanical connection of the cover to the plug-in contour.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventor: Alfred Annecke
  • Patent number: 7278873
    Abstract: A plug-in system with an electrical pin-and-socket connector and a plug-in base for the connection of the electrical pin-and-socket connector with the plug-in base during the contact of a connector of the plug-in base with a socket of the electrical pin-and-socket connector, whereby to increase the connection safety and ease of operation in connection while maintaining low production costs a latching of a latch of the plug-in base casing with a locking joint bar of the pin-and-socket casing is achieved by a secondary latching device guided on an outer contour of the pin-and-socket connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2007
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Alfred Annecke
  • Patent number: 7249960
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a contact safety device for pin-and-socket connectors that is suited for use between a primer for airbags and a control unit of a motor vehicle, whereby a protective element in the contact safety device is provided to prevent spurious releases.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Annecke, Hans-Ulrich Mueller
  • Patent number: 7247039
    Abstract: The invention concerns a contact safety device for pin-and-socket connectors with an inserted state and a preassembled state, in which a safety mechanism is provided in the contact safety device to secure ignition contacts of the primer against interference and that safety mechanism comes into contact with a shorting bar in such a way that when/after the shorting bar is separated, the safety mechanism automatically goes into operation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Annecke, Hans-Ulrich MÅ«ller
  • Patent number: 7229304
    Abstract: A connector including a plurality of receptacles located in a housing, and a primary interlock for engaging a contact plug pluggable into the receptacles. A secondary interlock is moveable between a full catch position and a half-catch position with respect to the housing. A seal is provided for sealing the secondary interlock relative to the housing. The secondary interlock moves relative to the seal while maintaining a seal from the half-catch position into the full catch position of the secondary interlock.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2007
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventor: Alfred Annecke
  • Publication number: 20070037428
    Abstract: A connector including a plurality of receptacles located in a housing, and a primary interlock for engaging a contact plug pluggable into the receptacles. A secondary interlock is moveable between a full catch position and a half-catch position with respect to the housing. A seal is provided for sealing the secondary interlock relative to the housing. The secondary interlock moves relative to the seal while maintaining a seal from the half-catch position into the full catch position of the secondary interlock.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2006
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventor: Alfred Annecke
  • Patent number: 7121867
    Abstract: The invention concerns an electrical pin-and-socket connector, in particular for use between a socket (primer) and an electrical control unit for a retention system in motor vehicles, which provides for the locking of the pin-and-socket connector with a long-lasting connecting and engaging and disengaging ability in its locked position, to a great extent tension-free.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventor: Alfred Annecke
  • Publication number: 20060216983
    Abstract: The invention concerns a plug-in system with an electrical pin-and-socket connector and a plug-in base for the frictional connection of the electrical pin-and-socket connector with the plug-in base during the contact of a connector of the plug-in base with a socket of the electrical pin-and-socket connector, whereby to increase the connection safety and ease of operation in connection while maintaining low production costs a latching of a latch of the plug-in base casing with a locking joint bar of the pin-and-socket casing is achieved by means of a secondary latching device guided on an outer contour of the pin-and-socket connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Applicant: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Wolfgang Langhoff, Alfred Annecke
  • Patent number: 7108540
    Abstract: The invention concerns an electrical connector for use between a socket and an electrical control device for a restraint system in motor vehicles. The connector includes a case having contact elements for electrical connection with contact elements of the socket. The case also includes a locking element with at least on extension that engages a spring stop device on the case when the locking element is inserted in the case. The spring stop device is pivotable into a release position through a sliding action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel-Electronics GmbH
    Inventor: Alfred Annecke
  • Publication number: 20060172574
    Abstract: The invention concerns a contact safety device for pin-and-socket connectors with an inserted state and a preassembled state, in which a safety mechanism is provided in the contact safety device to secure ignition contacts of the primer against interference and that safety mechanism comes into contact with a shorting bar in such a way that when/after the shorting bar is separated, the safety mechanism automatically goes into operation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Annecke, Hans-Ulrich Muller
  • Publication number: 20060154510
    Abstract: The invention concerns an electrical pin-and-socket connector, in particular for use between a socket (primer) and an electrical control unit for a retention system in motor vehicles, which provides for the locking of the pin-and-socket connector with a long-lasting connecting and engaging and disengaging ability in its locked position, to a great extent tension-free.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2005
    Publication date: July 13, 2006
    Applicant: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventor: Alfred Annecke
  • Publication number: 20060128170
    Abstract: The present invention concerns a contact safety device for pin-and-socket connectors that is suited for use between a primer for airbags and a control unit of a motor vehicle, whereby a protective element in the contact safety device is provided to prevent spurious releases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2005
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Applicant: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventors: Alfred Annecke, Hans-Ulrich Mueller
  • Publication number: 20060014413
    Abstract: The invention concerns an electrical pin-and-socket connector, particularly for use between a socket (primer capsule) and an electrical control device for a restraint system in motor vehicles, for example for an air bag.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: January 19, 2006
    Applicant: AMPHENOL-TUCHEL ELECTRONICS GmbH
    Inventor: Alfred Annecke
  • Patent number: 6918781
    Abstract: The invention concerns an electrical plug connector with a housing having a housing body and a trunk projecting therefrom for receiving electrically connected contact elements for establishing contact with corresponding contact portions of an associated receptacle as well as with spring-acting catch arms on the trunk for making the housing fast in corresponding recesses of the receptacle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2005
    Assignee: Amphenol-Tuchel Electronics GmbH
    Inventor: Alfred Annecke