Heizelement, Elektrischer Verbinder, Verbinderanordnung und Herstellungsverfahren

Details

Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP4712691

Anmeldetag

17. September 2024

Veröffentlichung

18. März 2026

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

H05B3/26, B60L53/16

Abstract

The invention relates to a heating element (1) for a mating interface (18) of an electrical connector (2), wherein the heating element (1) comprises a cavity (28) configured to receive the mating interface (18) along a receiving direction (30), a carrier body (26) at least sectionally arched around the cavity (28), and a heating wire (36) held by the carrier body (26), wherein the heating wire (36) extends circumferentially with respect to the receiving direction (30) in a meandering pattern. In contrast to heating elements with helically coiled wires that have to follow a uniform path, the meandering pattern allows the heating wire (36) to be routed in a way that can be easily adapted to any irregular geometry surrounding the mating interface (18). This facilitates the integration of the heating element (1) in the electrical connector (2). Further, the present invention relates to a method of manufacturing such a heating element (1). Moreover, the present invention relates to an electrical connector (2) and a connector assembly (4) with such a heating element (1).

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Firmen

TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH
Tyco Electronics Componentes Electromecânicos Lda

Land

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