Abstract: A connector assembly for battery modules of an electric vehicle includes a connector element and a counterpart arranged to be mutually connected in an electrically conductive manner. The connector element includes a protective casing having an outer collar configured for coupling with the counterpart. The connector assembly includes an electrical connection unit having opposite ends adapted for electrically connecting two connector assemblies positioned on respective battery modules. The connector assembly includes a fastening unit comprising a connection screw axially positioned within the outer collar and engaged with the counterpart, an integrated sealing system to prevent water infiltration into the connector element or the counterpart, and a locking ring to lock in position the screw inserted inside the outer collar even when not fixed to the counterpart. The locking ring comprises at least one locking flange cooperating with a locking shoulder formed along the inner surface of the outer collar.

Abstract: An electrical connector for grounding a multicore cable having a shield includes a spring terminal engaging the shield and an insulation displacement connection (IDC) terminal terminating a ground wire. The shield is grounded through the electrical connector.

Abstract: A cable inlet assembly for an inlet housing includes a cable inlet cover covering an inlet for at least one cable, and a locking element slidable between an unlocked position and a locked position. The locking element includes at least one opening adapted to receive a terminal of the at least one cable, and a first coupling element adapted to be coupled with a second coupling element of the cable inlet cover. The displacement of the cable inlet cover along a vertical direction induces a sliding of the locking element along an orthogonal direction between the unlocked position and the locked position for locking a position of the terminal.

Abstract: A sealing assembly for sealing an electrical component having an opening includes a cover coupled with the electrical component and a plug assembly fixed to the cover. The cover has a through-hole for injecting air during leakage tests of the electrical component and a plurality of engaging elements. The plug assembly has a single wire seal sealing the through-hole and a plurality of locking elements reversibly engaging the engaging elements. The cover seals the opening of the electrical component in an air-tight manner when the plug assembly is inserted into the through-hole.

Abstract: A cable exit cover for sealing a portion of a cable includes a first cover member and a second cover member matable with the first cover member to define a housing having an inlet receiving the cable. The inlet has a sealing seat accommodating the cable. The sealing seat has a plurality of gripping devices uniformly distributing a dispensed sealing material along the sealing seat to seal a gap between the sealing seat and the cable.

Abstract: A device for connecting one or more electrical connectors to a printed circuit board includes a casing, a printed circuit board supported within the casing, and a miniaturized connector system. The miniaturized connector system includes a connector element mounted on a main side of the printed circuit board. The connector element includes a main body connected to the printed circuit board and defining a receptacle, and a metal terminal electrically connected to the printed circuit board. The metal terminal is arranged inside the receptacle and cooperates with a terminal of a cable. The miniaturized connector system includes an auxiliary portion of the main body arranged on an extension of the main body and defining an extension portion of the receptacle. The auxiliary portion is an integral part of a portion of the casing and has at least one seat receiving the printed circuit board and positioning the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A device for controlling and/or supplying information on a recharging operation of an electric motor vehicle or a hybrid motor vehicle includes a casing, a printed circuit board mounted within the casing, and a human-machine interface associated with the casing. The human-machine interface includes a push-button switching device having an on/off button, having a push-button body, carrying at least one electric contact, arranged within the casing, and having a portion mounted to the printed circuit board. The push-button switching device has an arm protruding from the push-button body. The arm abuts against an abutment wall arranged within the casing when the on/off button is pressed.

Abstract: A lighting device uses a plurality of lighting sources. The lighting device includes a printed circuit board having a main side on which the lighting sources are arranged side by side, the lighting sources are oriented so as to project an emitted light radiation in a direction perpendicular to the main side, a first support body supporting the printed circuit board in a horizontal direction, a second support body rigidly connected to the first support body to form a single casing, and a reflector element rigidly connected by a plurality of connecting members to the second support body. The reflector element has a plurality of reflective surfaces arranged side by side. Each of the reflective surfaces faces towards one of a plurality of channel-shaped portions of the second support body and directs the emitted light radiation to one of a plurality of lenses at ends of the channel-shaped portions.

Abstract: A device for controlling and/or supplying information on a recharging operation of an electric motor vehicle or a hybrid motor vehicle includes a casing, a printed circuit board mounted within the casing, and a human-machine interface associated with the casing. The human-machine interface includes a push-button switching device having an on/off button, having a push-button body, carrying at least one electric contact, arranged within the casing, and having a portion mounted to the printed circuit board. The push-button switching device has an arm protruding from the push-button body. The arm abuts against an abutment wall arranged within the casing when the on/off button is pressed.

Abstract: A device for connecting one or more electrical connectors to a printed circuit board includes a casing, a printed circuit board supported within the casing, and a miniaturized connector system. The miniaturized connector system includes a connector element mounted on a main side of the printed circuit board. The connector element includes a main body connected to the printed circuit board and defining a receptacle, and a metal terminal electrically connected to the printed circuit board. The metal terminal is arranged inside the receptacle and cooperates with a terminal of a cable. The miniaturized connector system includes an auxiliary portion of the main body arranged on an extension of the main body and defining an extension portion of the receptacle. The auxiliary portion is an integral part of a portion of the casing and has at least one seat receiving the printed circuit board and positioning the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A lighting device uses a plurality of lighting sources. The lighting device includes a printed circuit board having a main side on which the lighting sources are arranged side by side, the lighting sources are oriented so as to project an emitted light radiation in a direction perpendicular to the main side, a first support body supporting the printed circuit board in a horizontal direction, a second support body rigidly connected to the first support body to form a single casing, and a reflector element rigidly connected by a plurality of connecting members to the second support body. The reflector element has a plurality of reflective surfaces arranged side by side. Each of the reflective surfaces faces towards one of a plurality of channel-shaped portions of the second support body and directs the emitted light radiation to one of a plurality of lenses at ends of the channel-shaped portions.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a contact element capable of being coupled to a support element on which a wire is wound and a flexible sleeve mounted around the contact element to retain the contact element on the support element. The contact element has an inoperative undeformed position in which flexible walls of the contact element are outwardly divergent from one another and, when the contact element is fitted over the support element in the inoperative undeformed position, a cutting element of the contact element remains at a distance from the wire. The flexible sleeve is movable into a final operative position in which the flexible sleeve pushes the flexible walls toward an inwardly inclined position in which the cutting element cuts into the insulating material of the wire and forms an electrical connection with the wire.

Abstract: An ignition coil for an ignition system of an internal combustion engine includes a primary winding connected, by an electrical connection, to a generator, and a secondary winding connected to a spark plug and including a plurality of turns of capillary wire covered with an insulating layer and wound on an electrically insulating support. The support includes a receiving seat in which there is inserted a terminal to which an end portion of the capillary wire is anchored. A connector includes an elastic clip contact element that is fitted on the terminal and is provided with a cutting element to cut the insulating layer of the capillary wire. A stop device prevents the elastic clip contact element from closing beyond a determined amount or entity. An abutment body abuts on the terminal to establish the electrical connection between the capillary wire and the terminal.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a contact element capable of being coupled to a support element on which a wire is wound and a flexible sleeve mounted around the contact element to retain the contact element on the support element. The contact element has an inoperative undeformed position in which flexible walls of the contact element are outwardly divergent from one another and, when the contact element is fitted over the support element in the inoperative undeformed position, a cutting element of the contact element remains at a distance from the wire. The flexible sleeve is movable into a final operative position in which the flexible sleeve pushes the flexible walls toward an inwardly inclined position in which the cutting element cuts into the insulating material of the wire and forms an electrical connection with the wire.

Abstract: A connector for connecting to a magnetic coil wound onto a support is disclosed. The connector comprises a first resilient body formed of a conductive material and having a plurality of cutters disposed on a plurality of inner walls of the first resilient body. The first resilient body is inserted onto the support and held in an open position during insertion. The first resilient body is biased into a closed position. In the closed position, the plurality of cutters cut an insulating layer on the magnetic coil and the first resilient body retains the magnetic coil on the support while electrically connecting the magnetic coil and the support.