Abstract: A method of making an electrical connection is here proposed. The method includes the steps of joining a first contact member to a second contact member in a material-to-material contact. The method steps for the same include: providing the first contact part, which towards the second contact part has a male, first joining section as a solid component with an at least substantially rotationally symmetrical profile, providing the second contact part having towards the first contact part a female second joining portion with a hollow profile, inserting the first joining section into the second joining section, applying a friction welding tool (400) to or in an opening of the second joining section (121), and moving the friction welding tool relative to the first contact part and/or the second contact part to generate welding energy for at least partially plasticizing a part of the first joining portion and/or second joining portion facing the other contact part.

Abstract: The disclosure sets out a method for producing an electrical line arrangement by integrally joining a free end of an electrical conductor to a metal component. The method includes reshaping a section of the metal component to form a receiving sleeve, inserting the conductor into the receiving sleeve, attaching a friction welding tool to the receiving sleeve, and moving the friction welding tool relative to the metal component and/or the conductor for generating welding energy for at least partially melting a portion facing the conductor, e.g. an inner wall, the metal component and/or the conductor.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a line connector for permanently connecting two or more electrical lines, with at least one metallic receiving sleeve which partially accommodates one of the lines, which exhibits at least a first through-opening as well as a second through-opening for introducing a welding tool or for introducing the lines, and at least a second compression section located between the through-openings, in which the receiving sleeve can be radially compressed. Furthermore, the present disclosure pertains to an electrical line assembly as well as a process for connecting two or more electrical lines.

Abstract: The disclosure sets out a method for producing an electrical line arrangement by integrally joining a free end of an electrical conductor to a metal component. The method includes reshaping a section of the metal component to form a receiving sleeve, inserting the conductor into the receiving sleeve, attaching a friction welding tool to the receiving sleeve, and moving the friction welding tool relative to the metal component and/or the conductor for generating welding energy for at least partially melting a portion facing the conductor, e.g. an inner wall, the metal component and/or the conductor.

Abstract: An electrical energy supply system for a vehicle includes at least one ground conductor configured as a flat conductor rail arranged on a floor assembly of a body in white of the vehicle. At least one supply line inserted into the body in white is included and the at least one supply line is guided, at least one section of the body in white, parallel to and along the at least one ground conductor such that the at least one supply line at least partially overlaps a flat side of the at least one ground conductor. The body in white is made from a metallic material, the at least one supply line is positioned a predetermined distance from the at least one ground conductor, and the predetermined distance is a function of an electromagnetic field resulting from a current flowing through the at least one supply line.

Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to a line connector for permanently connecting two or more electrical lines, with at least one metallic receiving sleeve which partially accommodates one of the lines, which exhibits at least a first through-opening as well as a second through-opening for introducing a welding tool or for introducing the lines, and at least a second compression section located between the through-openings, in which the receiving sleeve can be radially compressed. Furthermore, the present disclosure pertains to an electrical line assembly as well as a process for connecting two or more electrical lines.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose a plug-in fuse element comprising a strip-shaped sheet metal part having a first end section, a second end section, and an interposed center section, wherein the first end section is a flat plug-in contact; the second end section is a connecting region configured to connect to a stranded conductor, and the center section is an overcurrent protection device. In some embodiments, a stranded conductor is connected on at least one end to a connecting region of at least one plug-in fuse element. In some embodiments, a wiring system includes at least one stranded conductor connected via a flat plug-in contact of a plug-in fuse element to a flat conductor. In some embodiments, a vehicle comprises the at least one wiring system.

Abstract: The power distributor for vehicles according to the present disclosure includes at least the following components: an electronic attachment and a central distributor module with a printed circuit board for electrical components, a feed-in busbar to connect the printed circuit board to a feed-in terminal, and a cable directly connected to the power distributor. The electronic attachment accommodates the ESD-sensitive electronic components and serves to switch and where applicable to diagnose the electrical components on the printed circuit board and can be connected to the printed circuit board by a plug-in contact with several terminals. According to the present disclosure, the advantages of the printed circuit board for unbundling the signals to the various electrical components are combined with the advantages of a separate electronic attachment.

Abstract: A sheathed elongated profile, that is, shaped product, is disclosed. The elongated profile may include a main profile body that is at least partially sheathed in a first synthetics component. The elongated profile may also include at least one disposal, that is, protrusion, on the main profile body that is not completely sheathed in the first synthetics component and at least partially sheathed in a second synthetics component. Methods and devices for producing the elongated profile are also disclosed.

Abstract: A line for supplying electrical units with power of more than 3 kW in vehicles, comprising: at least two electrically conducting, oblong bus bars having a flat cross-section and two opposite ends in the longitudinal direction, the bus bars each being insulated from and extending parallel to each other; a foil shield surrounding the bus bars from a first of the ends to a second of the ends; a stranded drain wire running between the bus bars and the foil shield in the longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end; a pair of flexible electrical conductors at one of the ends of the bus bars, each surrounded by a shield and electrically connected at a first end to a respective one of the bus bars, with the shield of the conductors being electrically connected in each case to the stranded drain wire.

Abstract: A line for supplying electrical units with power of more than 3 kW in vehicles, comprising: at least two electrically conducting, oblong bus bars having a flat cross-section and two opposite ends in the longitudinal direction, the bus bars each being insulated from and extending parallel to each other; a foil shield surrounding the bus bars from a first of the ends to a second of the ends; a stranded drain wire running between the bus bars and the foil shield in the longitudinal direction from the first end to the second end; a pair of flexible electrical conductors at one of the ends of the bus bars, each surrounded by a shield and electrically connected at a first end to a respective one of the bus bars, with the shield of the conductors being electrically connected in each case to the stranded drain wire.

Abstract: Embodiments disclose a plug-in fuse element comprising a strip-shaped sheet metal part having a first end section, a second end section, and an interposed center section, wherein the first end section is a flat plug-in contact; the second end section is a connecting region configured to connect to a stranded conductor, and the center section is an overcurrent protection device. In some embodiments, a stranded conductor is connected on at least one end to a connecting region of at least one plug-in fuse element. In some embodiments, a wiring system includes at least one stranded conductor connected via a flat plug-in contact of a plug-in fuse element to a flat conductor. In some embodiments, a vehicle comprises the at least one wiring system.

Abstract: A method for positioning electrical conductors includes arranging a first flat conductor and a second flat conductor such that the second flat conductor is on top of the first conductor. The arranged conductors create a conductor group. The method also includes providing a wrapping tape. The wrapping tape is configured in such a manner that it is able to engage with itself, but not able to engage with the conductors. The method further includes wrapping the wrapping tape around the conductor group.

Abstract: A connecting piece for affixing to a cable. The connecting piece comprises a base and a screw connection arranged on the base. The screw connection includes a screw shaped portion, and includes a screw projecting from the base or a hollow with an interior thread.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method (M1, M2), to a device (16) for positioning electrical conductors, and to a conductor group (1, 4, 8, 9, 12). According to the method, initially at least two conductors (2, 5), in particular flat conductors (5), are arranged with respect to each other, so as to create a conductor group (1, 4, 8, 9, 12), in particular a flat conductor group (4, 8, 9, 12). A wrapping tape is provided (S2, S8), which is designed in such a way that it is able to engage with itself, but not with the conductors. The wrapping tape (3, 10, 13) is wrapped around the conductor group (S3, S9).

Abstract: A sheathed elongated profile, that is, shaped product, is disclosed. The elongated profile may include a main profile body that is at least partially sheathed in a first synthetics component. The elongated profile may also include at least one disposal, that is, protrusion, on the main profile body that is not completely sheathed in the first synthetics component and at least partially sheathed in a second synthetics component. Methods and devices for producing the elongated profile are also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for affixing a connecting piece (1) to one end of a cable (10a, 10b) is described, as is a connecting piece (1) and a cable connection. The cable (10a, 10b) comprises a strand conductor (11) and an insulation (12) which surrounds the strand conductor (11). The connecting piece (1) comprises a base (8) and a screw (2a, 2b) which projects from the base (8) and at least partially comprises a screw-shaped portion (3a, 3b). The screw (2a, 2b) is rotated, in particular screwed, into the strand conductor (11) along the longitudinal axis of the cable (10a, 10b) via the facing side.

Abstract: An opening device for a packaging container comprises two operational parts: a membrane part ensuring a secure seal of the packaging container and a support part ensuring rigidity for the opening device. The opening device is characterized in that a membrane portion of the membrane part is mechanically attached to the support part to operate as one piece during opening of the packaging container, and the materials of the membrane part and the support part are thermally incompatible.

Abstract: An opening device for a packaging container comprises two operational parts: a membrane part ensuring a secure seal of the packaging container and a support part ensuring rigidity for the opening device. The opening device is characterized in that a membrane portion of the membrane part is mechanically attached to the support part to operate as one piece during opening of the packaging container, and the materials of the membrane part and the support part are thermally incompatible.

Abstract: A device (10) and a method for transverse sealing of a tube (12) of thermoplastic coated packaging material are provided. The tube is formed by sealing of an overlapping joint (14) between two mutually opposing edge sections (26, 28) of a sheet of packaging material. The device comprises first and second opposing jaws (16, 18) having first and second main sealing surfaces (20, 22), respectively. The tube is arranged to be flat-laid and squeezed between these main sealing surfaces to heat the thermoplastic there between and obtain a transverse seal along a main sealing line (24) of the tube. The device is characterized in that it is arranged to penetrate the outer edge section (28) of the overlapping joint along the main sealing line prior to sealing to allow the first main sealing surface (20) to contact the inner edge section (26) of the overlapping joint.