Kontaktelement und Steckvorrichtung sowie Herstellungsverfahren und Verwendung

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Veröffentlichungs-Nr.

EP4797459

Anmeldetag

18. Februar 2026

Veröffentlichung

26. August 2026

Rechtsraum

EP

IPC

H01R13/03, H01R43/16

Abstract

The present invention relates to a contact element (1) for a plug device (2), such as a charging plug or a charging socket, wherein the contact element (1) comprises a core (18) made of a first electrically conductive material (22'), a shell (20) made of a second electrically conductive material (22") that at least partially surrounds the core (18) from the outside (22"), and a coating (64) made of a third electrically conductive material (22‴) that is applied at least in some areas to the outside of the shell (20), wherein the first material (22') has a lower density or a higher tensile strength than the second material (22"), and wherein the third material (22‴) differs from the first material (22') and from the second material (22"). The core-shell structure with the relatively light core allows, among other things, weight to be saved in the contact element (1). Furthermore, the present invention relates to a manufacturing method for such a contact element (1) made from a profile material manufactured from at least two materials by extrusion, pressing, or rolling, as well as the use of a coextruded rod material (78) for manufacturing such a contact element (1). In addition, the present invention relates to a plug device (2) with such a contact element (1).

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Firma

TE Connectivity Solutions GmbH

Land

🇨🇭 Schweiz

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