Patents by Inventor Werner Boeck

Werner Boeck 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: 9401566
    Abstract: The invention relates to a charging plug for connection to a charging socket of a device which is intended to be charged, for example, a motor vehicle which is at least partially driven by electrical energy, or a device which provides charging energy. In order to prevent the charging plug from prematurely becoming defective as a result of corrosion or electro migration, there is provision according to the invention for a switching device of the charging plug to be arranged partially inside and partially outside an enclosed conduction chamber.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2016
    Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Bert Bergner, Dusan Ondrej, Sebastian Zabeck, Ulrich Buchmann
  • Publication number: 20140106586
    Abstract: The invention relates to a charging plug for connection to a charging socket of a device which is intended to be charged, for example, a motor vehicle which is at least partially driven by electrical energy, or a device which provides charging energy. In order to prevent the charging plug from prematurely becoming defective as a result of corrosion or electro migration, there is provision according to the invention for a switching device of the charging plug to be arranged partially inside and partially outside an enclosed conduction chamber.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP GMBH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Bert Bergner, Dusan Ondrej, Sebastian Zabeck, Ulrich Buchmann
  • Patent number: 8287297
    Abstract: The invention relates to a clearance compensation unit for a plug connection, in particular an electrical RJ plug connection, comprising a plug connector and a counter connector, the clearance compensation unit comprising a clearance compensation spring which has at least two spring portions in such a way that clearance between the plug connector and the counter connector can be compensated in at least two dimensions by means of the spring portions, it being possible to push the plug connector against another spring portion of the clearance compensation spring or against a limit stop of the counter connector. The invention further relates to a plug connector; a counter connector; in particular a plug, a built-in plug, a coupling or a socket; a housing therefor; or a support collar; preferably for an electrical RJ plug connection, comprising a clearance compensation unit according to the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Schmidt, Werner Boeck
  • Publication number: 20110275234
    Abstract: The invention relates to a clearance compensation unit for a plug connection, in particular an electrical RJ plug connection, comprising a plug connector and a counter connector, the clearance compensation unit comprising a clearance compensation spring which has at least two spring portions in such a way that clearance between the plug connector and the counter connector can be compensated in at least two dimensions by means of the spring portions, it being possible to push the plug connector against another spring portion of the clearance compensation spring or against a limit stop of the counter connector. The invention further relates to a plug connector; a counter connector; in particular a plug, a built-in plug, a coupling or a socket; a housing therefor; or a support collar; preferably for an electrical RJ plug connection, comprising a clearance compensation unit according to the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Ralf Schmidt, Werner Boeck
  • Publication number: 20110230065
    Abstract: A connector housing according to the invention has at least one connector for electrical connection with a complementary plug-in element, a base, which is designed for mounting on a printed circuit board, and a light guide arranged in or on the connector housing. The light guide terminates flush with the bottom of the base provided for mounting on the printed circuit board or projects therebeyond. An arrangement according to the invention comprises a printed circuit board with at least one via, at least one luminescent element for emitting electromagnetic radiation and at least one connector housing with at least one light guide for receiving and guiding electromagnetic radiation. The connector housing is arranged in such a way on a first side of the printed circuit board and the luminescent element is arranged in such a way on a second side of the printed circuit board that the luminescent element, when switched on, radiates through the via in the printed circuit board into the light guide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 25, 2009
    Publication date: September 22, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Martin Szelag
  • Patent number: 7985102
    Abstract: The invention relates to a receptacle for standard connections in industrial information networks, in particular an RJ45 jack for Ethernet-based applications. The receptacle includes a socket which opens against a plug-in direction and a plurality of spring contacts. The spring contacts each form a first inclined lead in surface projecting into the socket in the plug-in direction. To allow a downwardly compatible, vibration-resistant connection, it is proposed according to the invention that the spring contacts each form a further second inclined lead in surface offset in the plug-in direction from the first inclined lead in surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Bert Bergner, Gunter Feldmeier, Werner Boeck
  • Patent number: 7824207
    Abstract: A plug-in connector is provided that can be released easily and reliably from an assigned mating connector, and has increased lifetime. The plug-in connector includes a plug head and a sliding sleeve. The plug head has a hollow body with at least one cable connector, and at least two locks located on at least one surface of the body. The locks are connected by a bridge, and extend in a sliding direction. Each lock includes at least one free end. The sliding sleeve includes an opening to receive the plug head in a sliding direction and is movable in an axial direction relative to the plug head. An unlocking element is located on an inner side of the opening and positioned to contact the bridge of the plug head. The unlocking element pushes against the locks when the sliding sleeve moves in the sliding direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 2, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Martin Szelag, Niranjan Thirunavukkarasu
  • Patent number: 7815462
    Abstract: An electric plug having a first connection region, a second connection region, and a contact carrier. The first connection region, having at least one vertical contact, is provided for connecting at least one electrical conductor, while the second connection region includes at least one horizontal contact for contacting a counter connector which is to be connected to the electric plug. The contact carrier includes an upper surface on which the vertical and horizontal contacts are provided, with the contact carrier being configured to electrically interconnect the first and second connection regions. Furthermore, the contact carrier is arranged in a housing, forming a datum plane on the lower side of the housing in the plug-in direction, with the upper surface of the contact carrier is arranged in an inclined position with respect to the datum plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Rudolf E. Kraemer, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20100173513
    Abstract: A plug-in connector is provided that can be released easily and reliably from an assigned mating connector, and has increased lifetime. The plug-in connector includes a plug head and a sliding sleeve. The plug head has a hollow body with at least one cable connector, and at least two locks located on at least one surface of the body. The locks are connected by a bridge, and extend in a sliding direction. Each lock includes at least one free end. The sliding sleeve includes an opening to receive the plug head in a sliding direction and is movable in an axial direction relative to the plug head. An unlocking element is located on an inner side of the opening and positioned to contact the bridge of the plug head. The unlocking element pushes against the locks when the sliding sleeve moves in the sliding direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Inventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Martin Szelag, Niranjan Thirunavukkarasu
  • Publication number: 20090305543
    Abstract: An electric plug having a first connection region, a second connection region, and a contact carrier. The first connection region, having at least one vertical contact, is provided for connecting at least one electrical conductor, while the second connection region includes at least one horizontal contact for contacting a counter connector which is to be connected to the electric plug. The contact carrier includes an upper surface on which the vertical and horizontal contacts are provided, with the contact carrier being configured to electrically interconnect the first and second connection regions. Furthermore, the contact carrier is arranged in a housing, forming a datum plane on the lower side of the housing in the plug-in direction, with the upper surface of the contact carrier is arranged in an inclined position with respect to the datum plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: December 10, 2009
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Rudolf E. Kraemer, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20090269989
    Abstract: The invention relates to a receptacle for standard connections in industrial information networks, in particular an RJ45 jack for Ethernet-based applications. The receptacle includes a socket which opens against a plug-in direction and a plurality of spring contacts. The spring contacts each form a first inclined lead in surface projecting into the socket in the plug-in direction. To allow a downwardly compatible, vibration-resistant connection, it is proposed according to the invention that the spring contacts each form a further second inclined lead in surface offset in the plug-in direction from the first inclined lead in surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Bert Bergner, Gunter Feldmeier, Werner Boeck
  • Patent number: 7578695
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector with a housing for accepting an electrical cable with at least an electric wire and a sheathing. On the housing, a holding element is fixed that has a holding tab, the holding tab being arranged at an angle to a longitudinal direction of the electrical cable, and an edge of the holding tab being provided for engaging the sheathing of the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AmP GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Patent number: 7572140
    Abstract: An electrical plug comprises first and second housings rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The first and second housings each have contact elements arranged therein. A cable end seating is arranged between the first and second housings. The cable end seating has a first surface facing the first housing and an opposing second surface facing the second housing. The first and second surfaces are each provided with at least one seating for receiving a conductor element of a cable to be connected to the plug. The contact elements electrically contact the conductor elements when the first and second housings are in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Martin Szelag, Ralf Schmidt, Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck
  • Patent number: 7559790
    Abstract: An electrical plug module includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing has terminal contacts and insulation displacement contacts arranged therein. Each of the insulation displacement contacts is electrically connected to one of the terminal contacts. The second housing has wire receiving openings for receiving individual conductors of a cable. The wire receiving openings correspond to the insulation displacement contacts and are arranged in at least two separate planes. The first housing and the second housing are rotatable relative to one another between an open position and a closed position. The individual conductors are insertable into the wire receiving openings in the open position and are electrically connected to the insulation displacement contacts in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20080200059
    Abstract: An electrical plug module includes a first housing and a second housing. The first housing has terminal contacts and insulation displacement contacts arranged therein. Each of the insulation displacement contacts is electrically connected to one of the terminal contacts. The second housing has wire receiving openings for receiving individual conductors of a cable. The wire receiving openings correspond to the insulation displacement contacts and are arranged in at least two separate planes. The first housing and the second housing are rotatable relative to one another between an open position and a closed position. The individual conductors are insertable into the wire receiving openings in the open position and are electrically connected to the insulation displacement contacts in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: August 21, 2008
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20080096417
    Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector with a housing for accepting an electrical cable with at least an electric wire and a sheathing. On the housing, a holding element is fixed that has a holding tab, the holding tab being arranged at an angle to a longitudinal direction of the electrical cable, and an edge of the holding tab being provided for engaging the sheathing of the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Martin Szelag
  • Publication number: 20080050965
    Abstract: An electrical plug comprises first and second housings rotatable between an open position and a closed position. The first and second housings each have contact elements arranged therein. A cable end seating is arranged between the first and second housings. The cable end seating has a first surface facing the first housing and an opposing second surface facing the second housing. The first and second surfaces are each provided with at least one seating for receiving a conductor element of a cable to be connected to the plug. The contact elements electrically contact the conductor elements when the first and second housings are in the closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Martin Szelag, Ralf Schmidt, Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck
  • Patent number: 7255587
    Abstract: A plug (10) for connecting to a plug socket comprises a plug contact region (18) having one or more contacts for producing one or more electrical connections between the plug (10) and the plug socket. The plug also comprises a latch spring (32) having a first plug latching element (36) for connecting the plug (10) to a first socket latching element of the plug socket and a second plug latching element (38) for latching the plug (10) to a second socket latching element of the plug socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Guenter Feldmeier, Martin Szelag
  • Patent number: 7134904
    Abstract: A terminal unit with a housing and a cover is described, a cable receiving opening for a terminal module being provided in the cover. Contact members are arranged in the housing and held pivotably on the housing. The contact members have contacts which make electric contact with an electrical lead when the contact member is swivelled from an open position into a contact position. The contact members have seating surfaces which form a receiving chamber for a printed circuit board. The printed circuit board is part of the terminal module which can be slid into the aperture in the cover, conductors of the board making electric contact with the contacts of the contact members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2006
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP GmbH
    Inventors: Bert Bergner, Werner Boeck, Guenter Feldmeier, Franz Mueller
  • Publication number: 20060030192
    Abstract: A plug (10) for connecting to a plug socket comprises a plug contact region (18) having one or more contacts for producing one or more electrical connections between the plug (10) and the plug socket. The plug also comprises a latch spring (32) having a first plug latching element (36) for connecting the plug (10) to a first socket latching element of the plug socket and a second plug latching element (38) for latching the plug (10) to a second socket latching element of the plug socket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: February 9, 2006
    Inventors: Werner Boeck, Ralf Schmidt, Guenter Feldmeier, Martin Szelag