Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing configured to receive multiple terminals and a terminal header arranged within the housing. The terminal header comprises a first region with a first pitch between terminals and a second region with a second pitch, the first pitch being larger than the second pitch. The assembly further includes first and second terminal position assurance (TPA) members mounted to the connector housing and movable relative to the housing between pre-lock and final lock positions. The first TPA member is associated with the first region of the terminal header, while the second TPA member is associated with the second region. This configuration enables secure positioning and locking of terminals with differing pitches within the connector housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector housing and a mate assist lever pivotably connected thereto. The mate assist lever is movable from a preliminary mating position to a fully mated position to facilitate connector mating. A cover is mounted to the connector housing. A connector position assurance (CPA) element is movably arranged on the mate assist lever between first and second positions. The CPA element features a latching member that engages a locking portion on the mate assist lever in the first position. Upon mounting the cover to the connector housing, the latching member is released from the locking portion, thereby allowing the CPA element to move to the second position. In this second position, the CPA element assures correct positioning of the mate assist lever and prevents its disconnection from the connector housing, thereby enhancing the reliability and security of the connector assembly during use.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a sealed connector housing having a side wall with an inner side wall and a parallel outer side wall defining a gap therebetween. A mate assist lever with at least one first gear wheel element is mounted within the gap between the inner and outer side walls, positioned on the inner side of the outer side wall. The lever is arranged to maintain a clearance between itself and the outer side of the inner side wall, the clearance being configured to allow insertion of a portion of a housing of a counter-connector assembly. This arrangement facilitates guided mating of the connector assembly while maintaining sealing integrity.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing defining a chamber with a top wall, bottom wall, and side walls arranged to form multiple locations, each configured to receive one electrical terminal along a reception direction. Each electrical terminal has opposing first and second surfaces with corresponding first and second locking holes. Within each location, a latch extends over the bottom wall and cooperates with both locking holes to secure the terminal in the reception direction. The top wall features an opening through which a retainer is pivotally mounted about an axis parallel to the side walls. The retainer moves between a locked position, engaging the opening and holding the terminals via protrusions that engage both locking holes, and an unlocked position, disengaged from the opening, thereby securing the set of electrical terminals in the first direction within the housing.

Abstract: A connector assembly including a connector and a counter-connector mated to each other. The counter-connector includes primary locking means including a rotatable coupling aid lever. The lever is in a closed position when the connector and counter-connector are fully coupled. The connector includes secondary locking means rotatably movable about an axis of rotation, between a locking position and an unlocking position and configured to cooperate, in the locking position, with the primary locking means to lock the lever in the closed position.

Abstract: The disclosure presents a connector with a safety locking system (SLS) for secure mating and unmating with a counter-connector. The connector housing carries electrical terminals designed to establish contact with counter-terminals in the counter-connector through an insertion and extraction movement. The SLS features a rotatable locking edge that can be positioned in an unlocking state to allow extraction for unmating or a locking state to prevent extraction and maintain the connection. The SLS locking edge abuts against a surface of the counter-connector to secure the connection. This innovative connector design enhances safety and reliability in electrical connections.

Abstract: A connector assembly including a connector and a counter-connector, the connector including a connector housing, at least one terminal, configured to be inserted in a cavity formed in the connector housing, and a CPA member slidably mounted onto the connector housing between an initial position, an intermediate position and a final position, the movement of the CPA member between the intermediate position and the final position being released by the mating of the connector with the counter-connector. The CPA member integrates a TPA element configured to move with the CPA member between a release position, in which the TPA element allows the at least one terminal to be fully inserted in its respective cavity, and a locking position, in which the TPA element locks the at least one terminal fully inserted in its respective cavity. A method for assembling such connector and counter-connector is also disclosed.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector and a counter-connector. The connector comprises a connector housing, a CPA device slidably mounted on the connector housing between an initial position and a final position. The connector further includes a safety locking member which is slidably mounted on the connector between an open position in which the safety locking member is attached to the connector and in which the safety locking member leaves both the CPA device and the counter-connector free to be moved with respect to the connector and a closed position in which the safety locking member prevents a movement of both the CPA device and the counter-connector with respect to the connector.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes at least a first module and a second module. Each one of the first and second modules are attached together. The first module includes first terminal position assurance device for ensuring that an electrical coupling element, such as an HMTD coupler accommodated in the second module is completely inserted in its cavity formed in the second module. The first module can be replaced by another having a different number of channels, whereas the second module remains the same.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes at least a first module and a second module. Each one of the first and second modules are attached together. The first module includes first terminal position assurance device for ensuring that an electrical coupling element, such as an HMTD coupler accommodated in the second module is completely inserted in its cavity formed in the second module. The first module can be replaced by another having a different number of channels, whereas the second module remains the same.

Abstract: An example connector includes a housing made of a dielectric material, in which cells are formed. Terminals are housed in the cells and extend essentially in a longitudinal direction. The housing is also equipped with a terminal position assurance device having locking means interacting with a stop surface located on the terminal. The terminal position assurance device may possibly have a system of ramps arranged to move the locking means sequentially, perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction, and then parallel to the longitudinal direction. The leakage path between two terminals can then be lengthened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector with a lever for assistance with the connection. Means for locking the lever are fitted such as to slide on the lever, between three positions, i.e. a locking position in which the means for locking the lever block the lever in its closed position, an unlocking position in which the means for locking the lever free the lever in order to allow the lever to rotate to its open position, and a delivery position, which is distinct from the locking and unlocking positions, in which the lever can be in a closed position without being blocked by the locking means. In the delivery position, the locking means are not constrained.

Abstract: An example connector includes a housing made of a dielectric material, in which cells are formed. Terminals are housed in the cells and extend essentially in a longitudinal direction. The housing is also equipped with a terminal position assurance device having locking means interacting with a stop surface located on the terminal. The terminal position assurance device may possibly have a system of ramps arranged to move the locking means sequentially, perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction, and then parallel to the longitudinal direction. The leakage path between two terminals can then be lengthened.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector with a lever for assistance with the connection. Means for locking the lever are fitted such as to slide on the lever, between three positions, i.e. a locking position in which the means for locking the lever block the lever in its closed position, an unlocking position in which the means for locking the lever free the lever in order to allow the lever to rotate to its open position, and a delivery position, which is distinct from the locking and unlocking positions, in which the lever can be in a closed position without being blocked by the locking means. In the delivery position, the locking means are not constrained.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector having a lever for facilitating the connection. The connector comprises a housing on which a lever is rotatably mounted between an open position, in which a counter-connector may be coupled to the connector in one direction of coupling, and a closed position, in which the connector and the counter-connector are locked together. The lever is maintained in the closed position by a lock that is connected to the housing with the help of two tabs, each extending respectively from the lock towards the housing, in a direction perpendicular to the direction of coupling. In order to disengage the lever and the lock, the lock is displaced towards the housing by a translation perpendicular to the direction of coupling.