EP 1378973 B1 20070110 - Orientationless squib connector assembly for automotive air bag assemblies
Title (en)
Orientationless squib connector assembly for automotive air bag assemblies
Title (de)
Richtungsfreie Zündpille-Anschlusseinrichtung für Kraftfahrzeug-Luftsacksysteme
Title (fr)
Ensemble connecteur d'amorce exempt d'orientation pour un airbag d'automobile
Publication
Application
Priority
- EP 97938274 A 19970811
- US 2401796 P 19960812
- US 2986396 P 19961101
- US 3568097 P 19970124
Abstract (en)
[origin: EP1378973A1] An orientationless squib connector assembly for automotive air bag assemblies is disclosed. A single initiator pin is provided axially aligned within a squib socket. An annular ground plate surrounds the initiator pin near the base of the socket. An associated connector includes a first, axially located terminal for electrical contact with the initiator pin and a second terminal comprising a depending beam radially aligned with the first terminal for electrically contacting the ground plate at any rotational orientation of the connector with respect to the socket. Eliminating a required rotational orientation of the connector simplifies its manufacture and assembly and its incorporation into a vehicle. Preferably, the entering wires are also axially aligned with the first and second terminals. <IMAGE>
IPC 8 full level
H01R 13/703 (2006.01); H01R 13/506 (2006.01); H01R 13/627 (2006.01); H01R 13/639 (2006.01)
CPC (source: EP)
H01R 13/7032 (2013.01); H01R 13/6275 (2013.01); H01R 13/639 (2013.01)
Designated contracting state (EPC)
DE FR GB IT
DOCDB simple family (publication)
DOCDB simple family (application)
EP 03076867 A 19970811