Hirose Electric has patented an electrical connector with blade receiving portions in a housing for blade insertion. The connector includes end and intermediate connecting units with engagement grooves for counterpart connect bodies. The design ensures secure coupling in the through-thickness direction of the blades. GlobalData’s report on Hirose Electric gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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According to GlobalData’s company profile on Hirose Electric, Dustproof electric connectors was a key innovation area identified from patents. Hirose Electric's grant share as of February 2024 was 68%. Grant share is based on the ratio of number of grants to total number of patents.
Electrical connector with blade receiving portions and engagement grooves
The granted patent (Publication Number: US11909139B2) discloses an electrical connector comprising a plurality of connecting units formed by retaining plate-shaped blades holding an array of terminals in a housing. The direction of coupling is through the thickness of the blades, with the housing having a peripheral wall with blade receiving portions for blade insertion. The connecting units include end connecting units at opposite ends and intermediate connecting units between them. Engagement grooves in the intermediate units engage with counterpart connect bodies, while the end units have no grooves open towards the counterpart connect bodies beyond a certain depth.
Furthermore, the patent describes that the outer side walls of the end connecting units are thicker than the side walls of the intermediate units. Additionally, the outer side walls in the end units are thicker than the inner side walls, with through-holes or recesses formed on the side of the outer side walls in the direction of coupling. Notched portions are also present on the outer surface of the end walls of the end connecting units, open in the direction of connection and through the thickness of the blades at least at one end in the direction of connection. These features aim to enhance the structural integrity and functionality of the electrical connector, ensuring secure and efficient connections in electronic devices.
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