Global Patent Index - EP 0959534 A3

EP 0959534 A3 20010103 - Electrical connector, in particular for ground connection

Title (en)

Electrical connector, in particular for ground connection

Title (de)

Elektrisches Verbindungselement, insbesondere elektrisches Masseverbindungselement

Title (fr)

Connecteur électrique, en particulier pour la mise à la terre

Publication

EP 0959534 A3 20010103 (DE)

Application

EP 99109975 A 19990521

Priority

DE 19823008 A 19980522

Abstract (en)

[origin: EP0959534A2] The connector (1) has a base body (2) of a non-noble metal, e.g. steel, or of a noble metal, e.g. silver or gold, or has a coating of one of these metals, and can be inserted in or mounted on a component (G) made of magnesium or magnesium alloy at least in a contact region (3). The contact element is coated with tin or a tin alloy, at least in the region (4) in contact with the magnesium or magnesium alloy component, with a thickness of at least 15 micro m. An Independent claim is also included for an earthing design for a motor vehicle.

IPC 1-7

H01R 13/648; H01R 4/62

IPC 8 full level

H01R 4/62 (2006.01); H01R 13/648 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

H01R 13/648 (2013.01)

Citation (search report)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0959534 A2 19991124; EP 0959534 A3 20010103; EP 0959534 B1 20030219; DE 19823008 A1 19991125; DE 59904309 D1 20030327

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 99109975 A 19990521; DE 19823008 A 19980522; DE 59904309 T 19990521