Aptiv Technologies Limited

Aptiv Technologies Ag

Abhaya Kishore

Rangarajan Sundarakrishnamachari

Sivakumar Jogula

Sudhakar Subramanian

Daniel Vernon

Justin Kopelos

Sudhakar Jogula

A terminal module includes a housing defining a cavity configured to receive an electrical terminal within and a primary terminal lock configured to releasably retain the electrical terminal after it is fully inserted within the cavity. The terminal module further includes a secondary terminal lock attached to the housing defining a protrusion that enters into the cavity at a location rearward of the electrical terminal as the secondary terminal lock is moved from a pre-stage position to a staged position. A method of assembling an electrical connector including this terminal module is also provided.

Electrical connector with terminal modules and frame having module bays for customizable input/output configuration

A connector apparatus including a housing, and a primary lock reinforcement. The housing includes at least one substantially cylindrical coaxial cavity therein. The coaxial cavity has a first end, a second end, and a locking finger. At least one stop is located proximate the second end. A locking finger is positioned intermediate the first end and the second end. The locking finger includes a locking tab, and an unlocking surface. The locking finger is formed to be flexible and capable of flexing between a lock position and an unlock position. The locking finger is biased toward the lock position. The primary lock reinforcement is placed in the housing and has an opening therein corresponding to the second end of the cylindrical coaxial cavity.

Primary locks with terminal serviceablity features for mixed connection coaxial cables

A connector assembly comprises a resilient primary lock for securing a wire terminal with a housing, a primary lock reinforcement (PLR) device, and a PLR actuator for moving the PLR device between pre- and fully-staged configurations. The PLR device is configured to move in response to contact by the PLR actuator as the housing components are mated together. The PLR actuator includes an elongated, tapered finger that wedges against the PLR device during housing mating. A method of reinforcing a primary lock of a connector assembly is also described.

Connector with integrated primary lock reinforcement and terminal position assurance

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