Abstract: An electrically conductive contact element for an electrical connector includes a connection region and a contact region. The contact region comprises a main region, an end region and a contact surface. The contact surface is arranged on at least one side surface of the main region and on at least one side surface of the end region. Caverns filled with an auxiliary material are arranged exclusively under the contact surface of the end region in a microstructure; and in the region of the microstructure, the contact surface has a surface texture. A method for enclosing an auxiliary material under a contact surface of the end region of a contact region of an electrically conductive contact element for an electrical connector is provided.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a self-lubricating coating comprising a dispersion made of nanoparticles containing sulfur that are incorporated into a silver matrix, wherein the nanoparticles containing sulfur have the composition Ag2S and/or Au2S. The present invention furthermore relates to a self-lubricating coating comprising a dispersion made of fluorinated graphene, and/or carbon nanotube (CNT), and/or carbon nanoparticles of the formula (CF)x incorporated into a silver matrix, wherein the fluorinated graphene, CNT, or carbon nanoparticles of the formula (CF)x have a fluorine to carbon ratio of 1 to 1.25. The present invention furthermore relates to a method for the fabrication of the coating, and an electrical contact which comprises such a coating.

Abstract: A connector for determining a temperature of a contact point includes a connector contact element for electrically contacting the connector with a mating connector contact element of a mating connector at the contact point. The connector includes a connector tap for tapping a connector potential at the connector contact element and a mating connector contact probe for determining a mating connector potential of the mating connector contact element. The connector determines the temperature of the contact point from a potential difference between the connector potential and the mating connector potential.

Abstract: A contact element includes an electrically conductive carrier body with at least one contact surface for contacting at least one electrical conductor, wherein the at least one contact surface comprises a spray coating made of electrically conductive solid particles distributed over the at least one contact surface. The presence and distribution of the solid particles lead to a reduction in the contact resistance between the contact element and the at least one conductor when the contact element is pressed with the at least one contact surface against the at least one conductor and the solid particles have there penetrated at least in part into the material of the at least one conductor. A connection assembly may be provided with such a contact element. A spray medium as well as a method for manufacturing such a contact element are further provided.

Abstract: A method for producing a surface finish on an electrically conductive substrate includes transferring an ink having a plurality of electrically conductive particles onto an area of a predetermined form and/or size on a surface of the electrically conductive substrate by gravure and/or flexo printing. The ink is heated to a temperature that is higher than a melting point of the electrically conductive particles to create a melt. The melt solidifies into the surface finish on the electrically conductive substrate.

Abstract: A dispensable grease sealant includes a base component in an amount of 50 wt % or more, based on a total weight of the sealant, and a thickener. The base component is selected from a group including a silicone wax, a liquid rubber, and a combination thereof.

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.

Abstract: An electric contact includes a multilayered coating structure. The multilayered coating structure includes an intermediate layer and a top layer arranged on top of the intermediate layer. The intermediate layer includes Bi3Ni and the top layer includes a plurality of free bismuth grains.

Abstract: An electrical connector configured to be mated with a mating connector along a mating direction includes a plurality of contact elements each having a contact surface at least partially inclined with respect to the mating direction. The contact elements are spaced apart from each other along a circumferential direction with respect to the mating direction.

Abstract: A contact system comprises a ground cylinder, a shielding cylinder press-fit with the ground cylinder, and a contact ring disposed between the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder. The contact ring includes a strip of electrically conductive material defining a plurality of projections on at least one longitudinal side. The projections electrically contact the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder for establishing an electrically conductive connection therebetween.

Abstract: A contact element for contacting a bipolar plate of a fuel cell stack includes a contact body extending along a longitudinal axis. The contact body has a channel extending along the longitudinal axis and delimited by a pair of channel walls disposed opposite one another in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis. The channel is adapted to receive a portion of the bipolar plate. The contact body has a contact spring on a first channel wall of the pair of channel walls. The contact spring protrudes into the channel and has a cutting edge directed toward a second channel wall of the pair of channels walls and adapted to contact the bipolar plate.

Abstract: A lubricant applicator for applying a solid lubricant to an electrically conductive contact element of a plug and socket device is provided. The applicator includes an applicator section having a lubricating surface. The lubricating surface is formed by a solid body made of or containing the solid lubricant. The applicator section is sized and shaped in the form of a complementary mating contact to be engaged with or plugged together with the contact element.

Abstract: A socket contact includes a receptacle receiving a plug contact, a base body surrounding the receptacle at least in sections, a contact element disposed in the receptacle and contacting the plug contact, and a spring device creating a contact normal force at the contact element. The spring device is formed as a part of the base body that surrounds the contact element. The spring device is arranged at a first part and the contact element is arranged at a second part separate from the first part.

Abstract: An electrically conductive contact element for an electrical connector comprises a contact surface having a plurality of caverns arranged under the contact surface in a microstructure and an auxiliary material filled in the plurality of caverns.

Abstract: A contact system comprises a ground cylinder, a shielding cylinder press-fit with the ground cylinder, and a contact ring disposed between the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder. The contact ring includes a strip of electrically conductive material defining a plurality of projections on at least one longitudinal side. The projections electrically contact the ground cylinder and the shielding cylinder for establishing an electrically conductive connection therebetween.

Abstract: A socket connector assembly is provided and includes a body, a socket connector and a force fit assembly. The socket connector is positioned in the body and includes a socket frame. The socket frame includes an upper side, a lower side positioned opposite the upper side, and a spring assembly connecting the upper side and lower side such that the upper side is moveable relative to the lower side along a height direction. The force fit assembly secures the body to the socket connector.

Abstract: A contact pin for connecting a first electrical conductor made of copper or a copper alloy and a second electrical conductor made of aluminum or an aluminum alloy comprises a plug-in section, a connecting section, and a coating disposed at least on the connecting section. The plug-in section is adapted to couple to the first electrical conductor. The connecting section is adapted to connect to the second electrical conductor. The coating is corrosion-resistant and compatible with aluminum and copper.

Abstract: A connection assembly is provided and includes a first conductor, a second conductor and a friction stir welded connection connecting the first conductor and the second conductor, with the second conductor having a bundle of conductor wires. The friction stir welded connection is provided by a friction stir welding tool having a pin connecting a front side of the second conductor pressed onto the first conductor along a connecting direction between the first conductor and the second conductor.

Abstract: A contact element comprises a contact box extending in a longitudinal direction of the contact element and delimiting a receptacle. The contact box includes a first box section, a second box section, a third box section arranged opposite the first box section, and a fourth box section arranged opposite the second box section. The second box section and the fourth box section each connect the first box section to the third box section. The first box section and the third box section are each configured in an elastic manner and the second box section and the fourth box section are each configured in a rigid manner. The second box section and the fourth box section are each inclined with respect to the first box section.

Abstract: A terminal assembly comprises a conductor and an electrical terminal having a connection area connected to the conductor. A seal of the terminal assembly seals the connection area in a fluid-tight manner. The seal is composed of a foamable sealing material which includes an activatable blowing agent.