Abstract: Aspects provide photo-control receptacles having contact terminals via which control signals can be communicated. In one aspect, a photo-control receptacle is provided. The photo-control receptacle includes an interface having a neutral conductor and a line voltage conductor. Each of the neutral conductor and the line voltage conductor can form a first electrical connection for providing power to a photo-control via alternating current. The photo-control receptacle also includes one or more additional contact conductors adjacent to the interface. The one or more additional contact conductors can form a second electrical connection for providing control signals to the photo-control.

Abstract: An electrical junction box has a fuse module (40) with a plurality of fuse attachment portions (102) open into a first side face (132) and arranged side by side in a plurality of tiers that are placed one above another. A plurality of connector attachment portions (128) and (130) in which respective input terminals (90) and (96) of the fuse module (40) are disposed are provided so as to open into a second side face (134) that is perpendicular to the first side face (132), and are disposed in mutually shifted positions in a direction in which the tiers of the fuse attachment portions (102) are placed one above another.

Abstract: A power feeding wiring structure includes a protection tube for wires, a slide door side fixing device adapted to fix one end of the protection tube, and a vehicle body side fixing device adapted to fix the other end of the protection tube. The slide door side fixing device includes a restricting portion for restricting a moving range of the protection tube by being pivoted about a rotary shaft, and a biasing portion for rotating the restricting portion in a biasing direction. A center line along a length direction of the restricting portion is located in an area at a front side in the biasing direction with respect to a first plane defined by the position of a leading end of the restricting portion and the rotary shaft, whereby the leading end of the restricting portion projects out from the slide door when the slide door is opened and closed.

Abstract: A garage and a charging connector device thereof are provided. The charging connector device comprises a plug, a mounting seat and a charging socket. The plug is mounted to the mounting seat. The mounting seat has a guide shaft. The charging socket has a guide sleeve engageable with or disengageable from the guide shaft, and the plug is capable of inserting into or pulling out of the charging socket.

Abstract: This object aims to provide a wire cabling device which a case can be shared among a plurality of devices for cabling electric wires to a plurality of sliders provided on the right and left sides of an automobile. A wire cabling device (1) comprises electric wires (50) for connecting an electronic apparatus mounted onto the floor (2) of an automobile with an electronic apparatus mounted to a seat (3), a case (5) for housing the intermediate portions of the wires (50), a slider capable of moving in linkage with the seat (3) on a rail installed in the case (5) while holding the wires (50), and a regulation member (90) which is provided in the case (5) and regulates the cabling route of the wires (50) in the case (5) by defining the case (5). The case (5) is so formed as to have a predetermined tubular cross-section along the sliding direction of the seat (3) by roll-molding, and the regulation member (90) is formed independently from the case (5).

Abstract: A receptacle assembly for a vehicle charging inlet is provided having a base with apertures formed through, an external receptacle extending from the base in a first direction for receiving a charging cable connector, and an internal receptacle extending from the base in a second direction, opposite the first direction, for receiving a plurality of wires from a wire harness. The internal receptacle defines an internal cavity having at least one terminal receptacle formed about one of the apertures and at least one fuse receptacle. The internal receptacle includes wire channels for routing a wire having an inline fuse from the terminal receptacle to the fuse receptacle and from the fuse receptacle to a wire outlet. The inline fuse is received by the fuse receptacle.

Abstract: Provided a power receiving connector and a charging system that, during a communication such as inband communication wherein a communication signal is superposed in a control wire incorporated in a charging cable connecting a vehicle and a feed device, can reduce the mutual effect resulting from electromagnetic waves caused by the communication signal transmitted within the vehicle and a device in the vehicle. A power receiving connector to be placed as a vehicle-mounted feeding port is formed by integrating connection terminals, internal wirings, a superposition separation element, and a capacitor with a housing as a replaceable unit.

Abstract: An electrical plug-type connector consisting of an electrically nonconductive material includes a plug housing with an inner wall and at least one plug-type contact. The inner wall delimits a first space. The at least one plug-type contact has a first end with which contact can be made by a mating plug-type contact, and a second end, which is opposite the first end. The second end is connected to a printed circuit board by solder. The plug housing is moved from the first end in a direction of the second end via the at least one plug-type contact in the axial direction into a predetermined position. In the predetermined position, the plug-type contact has a lack of force-fitting connection transversely to the axial direction. In the predetermined position, the printed circuit board is fixedly connected to the plug housing. In the predetermined position, the first end protrudes into the first space.

Abstract: A self-aligning connector for data and/or power transmission includes a base plate, a plurality of data and/or power contact elements arranged on the base plate, first and second positioning means attached to the base plate, a mounting means and a frame assembly connecting the base plate to the mounting means and comprising a plurality of frames. Each frame is directly connected to exactly two elements selected from a group consisting of the plurality of frames, the mounting means and the base plate. Each frame is tiltable at least about one axis and/or displaceable in at least one direction with respect to each element it is directly connected to. A connector assembly includes a first self-aligning connector and a second connector. A vehicle includes a first compartment and a second compartment separated by a wall, a bellows assembly and the connector assembly.

Abstract: A block connector holder includes a housing having an exterior surface having one or more exterior attachment structures and an interior surface, opposite the exterior surface, defining an interior space, the interior surface including an interior attachment structure. An electrical component is attachable to each of the one or more exterior attachment structures and the interior attachment structure.

Abstract: There is provided an electric wire 1 comprising an electrically-conductive conductor portion and an insulating cover portion 11 covering the conductor portion. A colored marker 13 is provided on an end portion of the cover portion 11. The colored marker 13 indicates that the electric wire is a manually-incorporated wire. A circuit identifier 12 is provided on an intermediate portion of the cover portion 11. The circuit identifier 12 is made by printing or provided in the form of a mark and indicative of a connection destination of the electric wire 1. The colored marker in the end portion is made by an ink inferior to that of the circuit identifier on the intermediate portion in at least one property selected from among adhesiveness, weatherability, heat resistance, and chemical resistance.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a portable device, a supporting base associable with a vehicle and connecting means to lock, or release, the device in the base. The apparatus further includes detecting means for detecting at least an operating parameter of the vehicle, interface means for setting an operating state of the device and control means, connected to the detecting means and to the interface means to command the connecting means, as a function of the operating parameter and/or of the operating state.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a connector assembly includes a connector and a plug. The connector is disposed on the circuit board and includes an insulating socket with a slot. The slot includes an inner first end and an outer second end, and an inner diameter of the second end of the slot is greater than an inner diameter of the first end of the slot. The plug is connected to an end of a power cable for plugging into the connector. The plug includes an insulating portion and a plug portion exposed outside the insulating portion. The plug portion includes a first end which is close to the insulating portion and a second end which is far way from the insulating portion, and an outer diameter of the first end of the plug portion is greater than an outer diameter of the second end of the plug portion.

Abstract: An organic light-emitting display device includes a buffer layer on a substrate that has a plurality of insulating layers having different refractive indexes, and at least one of the insulating layers have different thicknesses on the same level. The device further includes an active layer of a thin film transistor in a thick area of the buffer layer, a pixel electrode in a thin area of the buffer layer, a gate electrode of the thin film transistor on the active layer and source and drain electrodes of the thin film transistor connected to the active layer, and a gate insulating layer between the gate electrode and the source and drain electrodes. The device also includes an emission layer on the pixel electrode, an opposite electrode facing the pixel electrode, and the emission layer is between the opposite electrode and the pixel electrode.

Abstract: A drainage inducing member that promotes drainage is arranged on an edge portion on the back side of a drain hole provided in an inlet base of an inlet assembly, in order to better promote the drainage of water that has reached the drain hole to the outside.

Abstract: A ground power connector saver for electrically and mechanically connecting a ground power connector to an aircraft fixed connector, the ground power connector saver having: an internal block having a number of cavities, each cavity having an inside dimension and a pivot engagement; a socket group having a number of sockets, each socket having a female tyne section having an outside dimension and a pivot engagement; and a body that houses the internal block and the tyne sections of the sockets and includes a flexible portion that flexibly seals respective ends of the tyne sections of the sockets in the cavities, where male pin contacts of the socket group extend from the body.

Abstract: A conductive plate (30) for grounding a plurality of first ground wires (W) to a body of a vehicle includes a conductive plate main body (31) with a body-side grounding portion (34) to be grounded to the body by being bolted to the body. Terminal connecting portions (32B) are on one end of the conductive plate main body (31) and are to be connected to wire-side terminals (21) electrically connected to the respective first ground wires (W). A first rib group (37) and a second rib group (38) project from the conductive plate main body (31) in a thickness direction of the conductive plate main body (31) and set the rigidity of the conductive plate main body (31) to be low at a position close to the body-side grounding portion (34) and high at a position distant from the body-side grounding portion (34).

Abstract: A wiring harness assembly for use with a vehicle and a snow/ice control device may include a replaceable connector that makes it easy to replace the replaceable connector if necessary.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting an accessory to a support structure. The assembly can be configured to permit the accessory to pan, rotate or tilt. The assembly includes a mounting member attachable to the support structure and having a mounting member electrical connector. The assembly also includes a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member and having a docking member electrical connector communicably coupled to the mounting member electrical connector. The accessory is attached to the docking member.

Abstract: A charging connector (10) is provided for connection to a vehicle-side connector provided in a vehicle to charge a battery installed in the vehicle. The charging connector (10) includes a main body (11) with a connecting portion (13) connectable to the vehicle-side connector, a protection cap (30) made of an insulating material and to be mounted on the connecting portion (13) when the connecting portion (13) is separated from the vehicle-side connector, and a cable (W) drawn out from the main body (11) for connection to a power supply. The protection cap (30) is removed from the connecting portion (13) and attached to the cable (W) when connecting the connecting portion (13) to the vehicle-side connector.

Abstract: An arrangement structure for a charging port cover includes a charging port (15) having a charging inlet (21) in a charging port opening portion (17) provided on a vehicle body, and a lid (7) that covers the charging port opening portion and is openable and closable on the vehicle body. The arrangement structure further includes a charging port cover (35) attached to the lid in an opened state to cover open sections (16, 18) between the charging port opening portion and the lid. The lid is fixed to the vehicle body by hinges (5) in an openable and closable manner. The open sections are located in side portions of the lid and the charging port opening portion in an axis direction (X) of the hinges and in a front portion in a direction (Y) orthogonal to the axis direction of the hinges.

Abstract: In accordance with exemplary embodiments, passive release of a charge cord is provided for a vehicle. The vehicle includes a charging port having one or more sensors for detecting movement of the charging cable relative to the charging port. A transceiver responds to the detected movement by transmitting an authentication request and receiving an authentication signal, which is processed by a controller and unlocks the charging cable from the charging port responsive to verifying the authentication signal. In an exemplary method, an authentication request is transmitted responsive to detecting an uncoupling action of the charging cable from a vehicle. Upon receipt and verification of an authentication signal, the charging cable is automatically unlocked and unlatched facilitating release of the charging cable. In accordance with the exemplary embodiments, the charging cable can be passively released from the vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle in which trouble at the time of charging after a collision can be suppressed is provided. The vehicle is a vehicle (100) capable of being charged from an external power supply, including a vehicle body (200) having a charge port (90), and a guide rail (404) provided around the charge inlet in such a manner that upon experiencing an external shock, it deforms to cover the charge inlet.

Abstract: A charge connector latching mechanism integrated into a vehicle's charge inlet is provided, where the latching mechanism includes a retractable latching pawl. The retractable pawl is configured to be positioned in at least a first, default position where the pawl extends through an inlet surface of the charge inlet, and a second position where the pawl is retracted and does not extend through the inlet surface. In the first position the retractable pawl prevents insertion of a charge connector into the charge inlet if the charge connector is uncoupled from the inlet, and prevents removal of the charge connector if the charge connector is coupled to the inlet. In the second position the retractable pawl allows insertion/withdrawal of the charge connector into/from the charge inlet. The front surface of the retractable pawl may include a nub configured to fit within a recess within the front face of the charge connector.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electric vehicle, including: a connector configured to receive a charging plug; and an ejection mechanism positioned with respect to the connecter, configured to eject the plug under predetermined conditions.

Abstract: A lightweight radio/CD player for vehicular application is virtually “fastenerless” and includes a case and frontal interface formed of polymer based material that is molded to provide details to accept audio devices such as playback mechanisms (if desired) and radio receivers, as well as the circuit boards required for electrical control and display. The case and frontal interface are of composite structure, including an insert molded electrically conductive wire mesh screen that has been pre-formed to contour with the molding operation. The wire mesh provides EMC, RFI, BCI and ESD shielding and grounding of the circuit boards via exposed wire mesh pads and adjacent ground clips. The PCB architecture is bifurcated into a first board carrying common circuit components in a surface mount configuration suitable for high volume production, and a second board carrying application specific circuit components in a wave soldered stick mount configuration.

Abstract: A coupling for a communication conduit is disclosed for use with a train consist. The coupling may include a nipple configured for insertion within a fluid conduit, a flange configured to engage an end of the fluid conduit, a retention member configured to engage an outer surface of the fluid conduit, a first fitting extending from the flange away from the nipple, and, a retaining tab configured to retain a second fitting of another coupling in engagement with the first fitting. The coupling may further include a closure mechanism configured to close off an end of the first fitting and movable during engagement with the second fitting to open the end of the first fitting.

Abstract: A vehicle charge inlet integrated into a port assembly surface is provided. The charge inlet includes an inlet housing with a perimeter that is curvilinear, non-cylindrical and shaped so that only a single orientation of a complementary sized and shaped electrical connector may be inserted into the inlet. A plurality of electrical contacts, a latching mechanism and a divider are also integrated into the charge inlet housing, the divider extending from the bottom surface of the inlet housing and configured to fit within a complementary slot of the charge connector, the divider providing further electrical isolation between the electrical contacts. A funneling surface connects the open end of the inlet housing to the port assembly surface.

Abstract: A security apparatus for preventing unauthorized disengagement of a charging connector from a charge port of an electric vehicle, for example during the battery charging process. A lock member is disposed on the electric vehicle and is movable between a locked position wherein it inhibits disengagement of the charging connector from the charge port and an unlocked position wherein it allows disengagement of the connector from the port. A locking actuator located adjacent to the charge port is manually actuatable to move the lock member to the locked position. An unlock actuator disposed inside a vehicle cabin is manually actuatable to move the lock member to the unlocked position. This ensures that only a person with access to the interior of the vehicle can unlock and disengage the charging connector from the vehicle.

Abstract: A female terminal (20) has a main portion (21). A contact-member accommodating portion (22) projects forward from the main portion (21) for accommodating a contact member (23) inside. The contact member (23) has circumferentially arranged contact pieces (23A) extending in a connecting direction with a male terminal (60). Intermediate parts of the contact pieces (23A) in an extending direction are curved radially inwardly, and the curved parts of the contact pieces (23) resiliently contact and hold the male terminal (60). The contact-member accommodating portion (22) has a front wall (22A) and a side wall (22B) between the front wall (22A) and the main portion (21). An entrance hole (22C) for the male terminal (60) is formed in the front wall (22A), and a first discharge hole (25A) for allowing the inside and outside of the contact-member accommodating portion (22) to communicate is formed in the side wall (22B).

Abstract: A connector is provided for coupling an electric motor of a vehicle to a power source. The connector comprises electrode and a connector housing receiving at least a portion of the electrode. The connector housing is configured to snap-fit into a powertrain housing of the vehicle via compliant flanges. In this way, the connector may be coupled to the vehicle powertrain housing without other fasteners.

Abstract: A charge inlet connectable to a power supplying plug that charges a vehicle battery includes a power supplying plug fitting unit connected to the power supplying plug. A vehicle body connector fitting unit is arranged integrally with the power supplying plug fitting unit. The vehicle body connector fitting unit is connected to a vehicle body connector extending from the battery. The charge inlet includes a direct connection type connector that allows for direct connection of the vehicle body connector to the vehicle body connector fitting unit.

Abstract: A charging device for an electrically-drivable vehicle comprises a power-supply connector (100), a power-receiving connector (200), a safety-charging-signal-generating unit provided in the charging device, a CAN control module receiving a safety-charging signal generated by the safety-charging-signal-generating unit. The charging device may be configured to be chargeable to the electrically-drivable vehicle when the charging terminal and the charging-terminal-accommodating chamber are connected to each other. The power-supply connector and the power-receiving connector are engaged with the CAN module detecting the safety-charging signal. The personal safety during maintenance or other unexpected accidents is enhanced.

Abstract: A power-feed connector comprises a tubular case that has a front end opening portion; a connector body that is housed in the tubular case and can slide along a center axis direction of the tubular case; and an operating mechanism that operates the sliding of the connector body along the center axis direction, wherein the operating mechanism at least comprises an operating lever that is pivotally supported at the tubular case rotatably and a first end of which protrudes outside of the tubular case, and a conversion mechanism that converts a rotating force of the operating lever generated by moving the first end only into a force in the center axis direction of the tubular case; and a moving direction of the first end of the operating lever is coincident with a moving direction of the connector body which moves in association with the rotation of the operating lever.

Abstract: An electric coupling for railways contains a first and a second coupling part (9) each comprising a support (16) in which a plurality of linking parts are arranged by means of which an electric, pneumatic and/or hydraulic link can be established from one coupling part to another coupling part. In addition, at least one high-frequency link (10) is provided which is formed by an enclosed antenna (20) in one coupling part and by an enclosed antenna (24) in the other coupling part.

Abstract: Connector for retaining a wiper (3) on a windscreen wiper arm, including an internal electrical connection device between, on the one hand, an electrical connector connected to the electrical circuit of the vehicle and, on the other hand, at least one heating element (11) deposited on a reinforcement (20) implanted in said wiper, characterized in that said internal connecting device includes at least one metal part (10) extending perpendicularly to the heating element (11) and exerting pressure against it so as to ensure a permanent contact with said heating element (11).

Abstract: An on-board diagnostic (OBD) adapter includes an input connector, a first output connector and a second output connector. The input connector is electrically connected to the first and second output connectors through a circuit board. The input connector is inserted into a socket of the OBD to capture vehicle driving information from the OBD and transmit the vehicle driving information to the first and second output connectors. The first output connector is formed in a specification the same as the socket of the OBD. The second output connector is formed in a specification different from the socket of the OBD. The adapter provides connection with the OBD with the same or different connector to improve usability.

Abstract: The connection system is designed to facilitate electrical and data connections between the battery and the electric vehicle. The connectors are designed with alignment mechanisms to account for initial misalignment of the battery and vehicle while still ensuring positive contact between them. The alignment mechanisms also introduce compliance into the system to ensure that the mechanical components of the system are not placed under unwanted loads or stresses. The connection system houses data connectors carrying communication signals as well as power connectors carrying high voltage electricity. The data connectors are shielded to prevent interference caused by proximity to the high voltage elements. The connection system uses no mechanical latching or locking mechanisms.

Abstract: A connecting device (10) is provided for releasably connecting a fitting piece, such as an interior lining, to a supporting structure, such as a fuselage. The connecting device (10) includes a plug-in holding mechanism (50) including a bushing piece (52) and a connecting pin (75) that can be releasably locked therein. A bent connecting arm (60), to which the connecting pin is fastened, is releasably fastened to a structural holder (40) mounted on the supporting structure. In one position, the connecting arm (60) is plugged into the structural holder (40) and is releasably locked therein. In a second position (125), in which the connecting arm (60) is rotated 180° about the longitudinal axis thereof, an electrical contact device (90) is additionally inserted between the connecting arm (60) and the bushing piece (52).

Abstract: With the present invention, actuators known from the prior art are supposed to be developed further. For this purpose, an actuator comprises, in particular, an electric motor and a locking bar that can be moved by means of the electric motor. Moreover, the actuator comprises a lever with which the locking bar can be moved back mechanically out of its locking position. The invention moreover relates to a charging socket for an electrically driven motor vehicle. As is already known from a motor vehicle driven by an electric motor and an outlet provided in a private household, the electrical contacts of the charging socket are located protected in one or more recess(es). Into these recess(es), contacts of a charging plug which correspond therewith and are, for example, pin or rod-shaped, can be pushed for contacting. An adjacent, in particular peripherally extending, housing is provided around the one or more recess(es).

Abstract: An integrated electrical connector comprises one or more terminals housed within a connector body. The connector body is configured and arranged to structurally join an auxiliary component to a host vehicle to which the integrated electrical connector is mechanically fixed and electrically coupled. The connector body is configured to facilitate electrically coupling electrical circuitry of the auxiliary component to the host vehicle. The connector body is configured to facilitate transmission of information among the auxiliary component and the host vehicle.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a system and method which establishes physically fixed charger stations that work in conjunction with a medical cart, such as an ultrasound cart. The medial cart contains a power supply, such as a large battery, with the capacity to keep the system going for a full day's use. Each docking station provides a fixed location for one or more carts and allows each cart to plug directly into a source of premises power. The docking stations allow the plugged-in cart to recharge while the cart is not in use. In one embodiment, a large Class C battery capable of powering not only the medical device but its associated peripherals as well. Thus, when the cart is removed from the docking station and taken to a patient's location, the equipment on the cart can be operated without the need for plugging the cart into a wall outlet thereby eliminating the need for a long power cord. The fixed locations of the docking station also eliminates the need for hunting “misplaced” carts.

Abstract: A shield structure of a conductor cable includes a first case that accommodates a rotating electrical machine, a first terminal block that is provided on the first case, a second case that accommodates an inverter, a second terminal block that is provided on the second case, a conductor cable that electrically connects the first terminal block and the second terminal block to each other, and a metal shell that is arranged across the first case and the second case and covers at least part of a periphery of the conductor cable.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a direct-connect fuse unit for a battery terminal that can restrain from being upsized and can mount various kinds of electrical components. A conducting hardware is integrally provided with a connecting terminal. The connecting terminal is bent in a plate thickness direction of the conductive hardware to project from a surface of a casing. An electrical component housing contains and holds an external electrical component connected to the connecting terminal. The electrical component housing is separated from the casing and is adapted to be fitted in the casing.

Abstract: An electrically-conducting contact element includes a section of the contact element defining an aperture. The section is configured to receive a wire cable within the aperture for attachment thereto. The section includes an internal surface with at least one cutout arrangement formed thereon. A wire assembly that includes the electrically-conducting contact and a method to construct the electrically-conducting contact are also presented. The method includes a step of providing the contact element and forming at least one cutout arrangement on the internal surface of the contact element. A further step in the method includes altering material on the internal surface of the contact element by a forming means. The forming means may be one of milling, rifling, machining, cutting, indenting, or stamping. A wire assembly and a vehicular electrical wiring harness that respectively include the contact element are also further presented.

Abstract: A receptacle, comprising, a sleeve provided with a plurality of electrical connections, a terminal assembly that is electrically connected to a wiring interface, the wiring interface is provided with a seal that resists the entry of moisture, a container that is provided with a nose box and a retractable cover; and a circuit board assembly that includes a trace that carries electrical current.

Abstract: Provided is a remote-controlled mirror drive unit, the drive unit eliminating the need to provide a splice portion that short-circuits terminals of two motors at a halfway position in a mirror harness and enabling the short-circuit part to be arranged outside a mirror unit. A mirror harness includes four wires connected respectively to four terminals of two mirror angle adjustment motors. The mirror harness is led to a vehicle body inner portion through a mirror housing and a mirror base. In the vehicle body inner portion, a mirror switch circuit is disposed. Three wires that supply drive power to the motors are drawn out from the mirror switch circuit. The four wires and the three wires are interconnected in an in-vehicle body connector. Here, two wires are connected to one wire, and two wires are individually connected to two wires.

Abstract: There is provided an electric power steering device, whereby it is possible to establish an electrical connection between an electric motor and a motor control unit with ease, and it is possible to suppress the electrically connecting portion of the electric motor and the motor control unit from influencing to assembling of any other part. A plate-shaped motor control unit electrically connected with an electric motor 10 is provided at a motor flange 10b of the electric motor, and in addition, a plate-shaped control unit side connection terminal electrically connected with a motor control unit 14 is provided at a motor mounting flange 6b of a housing 6 so as to be in face contact with a motor side connection terminal.

Abstract: Seismic data acquisition system, method, and connecting part configured to connect a lead-in to a streamer. The connecting part includes a single body extending along a longitudinal axis (X) between the lead-in and the streamer; the single body has a first end configured to connect to the lead-in through a first connection device and the body also has a second end configured to connect to the streamer through a second connection device; at least a link connecting the first end to the second end and configured to receive a tension that appears in the single body; a cable extending through the single body and configured to provide data communications; and plural modules provided on the single body. The single body is configured to wound-up on a spool.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a device for acquiring signals from sensors (1) installed in a motor vehicle, where at least two sensors, which are connected by electrical conductors to a source of electrical voltage (2) and to an evaluation unit (3), are mounted in different positions in the vehicle. To simplify the installation of the device, the sensors (1) are attached a certain distance apart to a common ribbon cable (4) with parallel electrical conductors, which cable has at least one conductor which can be connected to the voltage source (2) to supply power to the sensors (1) and several signal conductors, which can be connected to the evaluation unit (3) and possibly also to the voltage source (2), the number of which corresponds to the number of sensors to be connected. All of the sensors (1) are connected to the power-supply conductor, and each one is connected individually to one of the signal conductors.