Patents by Inventor Harald Pankau

Harald Pankau 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: 10290979
    Abstract: A network connector assembly comprises a header housing having two pins forming a pin pair. A first pin end portion can be connected to a counter connector. A second pin end portion can be connected to a PCB. A first electrically conductive shielding member is arranged laterally to the pin pair. A second electrically conductive shielding member is arranged intermediate the pin pair. The second pin end portions form a press fit connector configured to connect to the PCB. The second pin end portions comprise a press protrusion configured to cooperate with a press tool while being pressed in a PCB-opening of the PCB. The second electrically conductive shielding member defines a tool opening arranged at a position that allows movement of a press tool through the tool opening along a tool axis to access the press protrusion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2019
    Assignee: Aptiv Technologies Limited
    Inventors: Harald Pankau, Daniel Hackbarth, Gert Droesbeke, Jean Razafiarivelo
  • Publication number: 20190058290
    Abstract: A network connector assembly comprises a header housing having two pins forming a pin pair. A first pin end portion can be connected to a counter connector. A second pin end portion can be connected to a PCB. A first electrically conductive shielding member is arranged laterally to the pin pair. A second electrically conductive shielding member is arranged intermediate the pin pair. The second pin end portions form a press fit connector configured to connect to the PCB. The second pin end portions comprise a press protrusion configured to cooperate with a press tool while being pressed in a PCB-opening of the PCB. The second electrically conductive shielding member defines a tool opening arranged at a position that allows movement of a press tool through the tool opening along a tool axis to access the press protrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Harald Pankau, Daniel Hackbarth, Gert Droesbeke, Jean Razafiarivelo
  • Patent number: 9325113
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector arrangement including a plug connector and a socket connector that may be suited for use with an electronically adjustable damper of an automobile. The socket connector is rotatably arranged in a socket connector housing and has an outer casing. The outer casing includes a guideway formed therein that is configured to receive a corresponding guide element of the plug connector. The guideway has a funnel shaped portion configured to receive the guide element. The guide element rotates the socket connector into a correctly aligned orientation with regard to the plug connector upon contacting the funnel shaped portion when the plug connector is inserted into the socket connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2016
    Assignee: Delphi International Operations Luxembourg S.A.R.L.
    Inventors: Harald Pankau, Thomas Bernhard Pabst
  • Publication number: 20140357114
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector arrangement including a plug connector and a socket connector that may be suited for use with an electronically adjustable damper of an automobile. The socket connector is rotatably arranged in a socket connector housing and has an outer casing. The outer casing includes a guideway formed therein that is configured to receive a corresponding guide element of the plug connector. The guideway has a funnel shaped portion configured to receive the guide element. The guide element rotates the socket connector into a correctly aligned orientation with regard to the plug connector upon contacting the funnel shaped portion when the plug connector is inserted into the socket connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 4, 2014
    Inventors: Harald Pankau, Thomas Bernhard Pabst
  • Publication number: 20120315784
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector arrangement, including a connector having a connector housing and at least one terminal module, adapted to be inserted into the connector housing. The terminal module is mountable on the connector housing with a freedom of movement in at least one axis, such that the terminal module is capable of self-alignment upon coupling of the connector with a corresponding counter-connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2010
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Inventor: Harald Pankau
  • Patent number: 7766685
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plug connector arrangement with a plug, having first catch arms arranged parallel to the plug-in direction and a secondary locking, as well as a mating plug with shoulders, behind which catch lugs engage in a final plugged-in position on the first catch arms. The secondary locking is released from a pre-catch position by the mating plug during the plug-in process and, on reaching its final catch position, is held back by the first catch arms until the catch lugs thereof are locked behind the shoulders of the mating plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2010
    Assignee: FCI
    Inventors: Thomas Bernhard Pabst, Hans-Otto Geltsch, Olaf Hoernlein, Harald Pankau
  • Publication number: 20080268694
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a plug connector arrangement with a plug, having first catch arms arranged parallel to the plug-in direction and a secondary locking, as well as a mating plug with shoulders, behind which catch lugs engage in a final plugged-in position on the first catch arms. The secondary locking is released from a pre-catch position by the mating plug during the plug-in process and, on reaching its final catch position, is held back by the first catch arms until the catch lugs thereof are locked behind the shoulders of the mating plug.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2005
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Inventors: Thomas Bernhard Pabst, Hans-Otto Geltsh, Olaf Hoernlein, Harald Pankau
  • Patent number: 7238032
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a plug assembly and a socket assembly. The plug assembly includes a first flex cable and a first housing, and a biasing member. The socket assembly includes a second flex cable and a second housing. The plug assembly is adapted to be inserted into the socket assembly to electrically connect the first flex cable to the second flex cable. The biasing member is adapted to be contacted by a portion of the second housing to move the first flex cable out of an aperture of the first housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: FCI
    Inventors: Thomas B. Pabst, Hans-Otto Geltsch, Harald Pankau
  • Publication number: 20060292900
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a plug assembly and a socket assembly. The plug assembly includes a first flex cable and a first housing, and a biasing member. The socket assembly includes a second flex cable and a second housing. The plug assembly is adapted to be inserted into the socket assembly to electrically connect the first flex cable to the second flex cable. The biasing member is adapted to be contacted by a portion of the second housing to move the first flex cable out of an aperture of the first housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Thomas Pabst, Hans-Otto Geltsch, Harald Pankau