Abstract: A device for gas-tight connection includes: a first connection point with a terminal surface; a second connection point with a stationary, predetermined reference surface of a pipe flange connection, which is arranged relative to the terminal surface by an offset angle which is compensated for by an angular offset compensation; and a flanged disc unit. The first connection point includes a central ball-and-socket joint arrangement as an angular misalignment compensation. The central ball-and-socket joint arrangement has a tube section with a convex distal end region configured to interact in an articulated manner with a concave annular region, corresponding thereto, of the flanged disc unit. A side surface region of the flanged disc unit includes at least one adjusting screw for adapting to the offset angle so as to adjust a local distance to a counter-disc fixedly fastened coaxially to a pipe section adjacent to the convex distal end region.

Abstract: A device for gas-tight connection includes: a first connection point with a terminal surface; a second connection point with a stationary, predetermined reference surface of a pipe flange connection, which is arranged relative to the terminal surface by an offset angle which is compensated for by angular offset compensation means; and a flanged disc unit. The first connection point includes a central ball-and-socket joint arrangement as angular misalignment compensation means. The central ball-and-socket joint arrangement has a tube section with a convex distal end region configured to interact in an articulated manner with a concave annular region, corresponding thereto, of the flanged disc unit. A side surface region of the flanged disc unit includes at least one adjusting screw for adapting to the offset angle so as to adjust a local distance to a counter-disc fixedly fastened coaxially to a pipe section adjacent to the convex distal end region.

Abstract: Electrical connectors with a spring-biased protective cover in order to protect the electrical contacts of the connector from environmental influence. The device comprises a housing and a rotatable cover which can be moved from a closed position to an open position about a rotational axis, and a cam-controlled locking mechanism, which acts upon the cover in the closed position such that a force is exerted upon the cover in order to prevent an unwanted movement of the cover from the closed position when the cam-controlled locking mechanism is engaged.

Abstract: The present system is directed in various methods, devices and systems relating to an improved electrical contact for an electrical connection. The electrical contacts of the present invention may comprise a flexible region, interface region and connection region wherein the flexible region may be integrated with the interface region or the connection region. The flexible region, connection region and/or interface region may comprise different materials and/or different surface treatments.

Abstract: A socket for connecting a plug connector in the external area of a motor vehicle to a socket housing is described, in which a first plug receiving opening is designed with electrical contacts for plugging in a plug connector and making an electrical connection, and having a first cover, which is hinge-connected to the socket housing and which in the closed position thereof completely seals off the first plug receiving opening and is spring-loaded in the closing direction, wherein a first locking mechanism is provided, which increases the retaining force of the first cover in the closed position thereof and which comprises a first retaining element, which yields to a return force and applies an additional retaining force to the first cover in the closed position thereof in the closing direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical contact for an electrical plug connection, said contact having a flexible element between a connecting region fixed in a housing and a movable contact region. In the electrical contact, the movement of the contact region and/or the deformation of the flexible element in the direction of an axis extending parallel to the plugging direction of the contact region is/are limited. Such contacts are provided in particular in power sockets for motor vehicles for creating an electrical connection to a trailer.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device including a hinged cover, which is pivotable about an axis of rotation out of a closed final position into an open final position, and a flexible element, which acts on the hinged cover with a force along a spring line of action. The flexible element is axially loaded in at least one final position of the cover and is loaded with transverse forces in bending or extension in at least one further position. In the open position of the cover, the spring line of action approaches the axis of rotation of the cover or lies substantially on the axis of rotation of the hinged cover, the spring line of action coincides with the axis of rotation of the cover such that the cover can be fixed in the open final position.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a socket for connecting a plug in the external region of a motor vehicle, comprising a socket housing, in which a plug-receiving opening having electric contacts for plugging in a plug and establishing an electric connection is formed, and comprising a cover, which is hinge-mounted on the socket housing and closes the plug-receiving opening in the closed position of the cover and which is preloaded in the closing direction, wherein a hold-closed mechanism that increases the holding force of the cover in the closed position thereof is provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device including a hinged cover, which is pivotable about an axis of rotation out of a closed final position into an open final position, and a flexible element, which acts on the hinged cover with a force along a spring line of action. The flexible element is axially loaded in at least one final position of the cover and is loaded with transverse forces in bending or extension in at least one further position. In the open position of the cover, the spring line of action approaches the axis of rotation of the cover or lies substantially on the axis of rotation of the hinged cover such that the cover can be fixed in the open final position, or in the open position of the cover, the spring line of action coincides with the axis of rotation of the cover such that the cover can be fixed in the open final position. The invention also relates to a power socket, which is covered by a spring-loaded hinged cover and includes a device according to the invention.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical contact for an electrical plug connection, said contact having a flexible element between a connecting region fixed in a housing and a movable contact region. In the electrical contact, the movement of the contact region and/or the deformation of the flexible element in the direction of an axis extending parallel to the plugging direction of the contact region is/are limited. Such contacts are provided in particular in power sockets for motor vehicles for creating an electrical connection to a trailer.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a socket for connecting a plug in the external region of a motor vehicle, comprising a socket housing, in which a plug-receiving opening having electric contacts for plugging in a plug and establishing an electric connection is formed, and comprising a cover, which is hinge-mounted on the socket housing and closes the plug-receiving opening in the closed position of the cover and which is preloaded in the closing direction, wherein a hold-closed mechanism that increases the holding force of the cover in the closed position thereof is provided.

Abstract: A socket for an electrical plug and socket connection is described, comprising a socket housing with a plug-in opening for mounting a plug. The plug-in opening includes a contact support component for mating with a plug which provides contacts extending into the plug-in opening. The contacts are preferably flat contacts with an elastically bent contact surface. Also preferably, the contacts are cast in an injection molding process into the contact support insert. The contact support insert is then incorporated into the plug-in opening of the socket housing, and a seal is provided between the two components.

Abstract: A socket for an electrical plug-and-socket connection is described, comprising a housing, a plug-in opening for mounting a plug, and a contact support insert configured in the housing. The contact support insert comprises contacts extending into the plug-in opening, configured as flat contacts with elastically bent contact surfaces. Preferably, to provide a reliably sealed socket, a first part of the socket housing is formed together with the contact support insert as a single component in a first injection molding step, and the contacts are then fastened into the contact support insert. In a second injection molding step, a second part of the socket housing is then cast onto the first part of the socket housing.

Abstract: A socket for an electrical plug-and-socket connection is described, comprising a housing, a plug-in opening for mounting a plug, and a contact support insert configured in the housing. The contact support insert comprises contacts extending into the plug-in opening, configured as flat contacts with elastically bent contact surfaces. Preferably, to provide a reliably sealed socket, a first part of the socket housing is formed together with the contact support insert as a single component in a first injection molding step, and the contacts are then fastened into the contact support insert. In a second injection molding step, a second part of the socket housing is then cast onto the first part of the socket housing.

Abstract: A socket for an electrical plug and socket connection is described, comprising a socket housing with a plug-in opening for mounting a plug. The plug-in opening includes a contact support component for mating with a plug which provides contacts extending into the plug-in opening. The contacts are preferably flat contacts with an elastically bent contact surface. Also preferably, the contacts are cast in an injection molding process into the contact support insert. The contact support insert is then incorporated into the plug-in opening of the socket housing, and a seal is provided between the two components.