A method is provided for validating annotations of objects. Spatial datapoints acquired by a sensor and annotation data are received. The annotation data is associated with the acquired spatial data points and includes an identification of each respective object. Via a processing unit, the annotations of the objects are validated by performing the steps of: determining a target range for at least one property of the objects, determining, from the acquired spatial datapoints and/or from the annotation data, a respective value of the at least one property for each respective object, and for each object, identifying the object as an erroneous object if the respective value of the at least one property is outside the target range for the at least one property. The erroneous object is selected for review regarding erroneous annotation.
An assembly line for assembling a wiring harness comprising a plurality of wiring harness assembly boards supported a conveyor. Each assembly board comprises a plurality of wiring supports, such as routing forks, for holding the wires of the wiring harness in position on the assembly board, and a plurality of body clip holders. The assembly line includes a series of assembly stations located along the assembly line. The conveyor moves the assembly boards along the assembly line to each assembly station. Several assembly stations include robots operative to automatically complete assembly operations. Manual operative stations are also located along the assembly line. The assembly boards are moved along the assembly line in a horizontal orientation, which provides optimal access for the robots and manual operators to work simultaneously on the line.
A single-piece high voltage (HV) terminal frame includes a top wall, a bottom wall, and a side wall extending between the top wall and the bottom wall. The top wall includes a first top wall layer and an adjacently located second top wall layer. The side wall includes a first side wall layer and an adjacently located second side wall layer. The bottom wall includes a first bottom wall layer and an adjacently located second bottom wall layer. A single-layer contact spring extends from the first top wall layer, wherein the single-layer contact spring is bent to extend into a space located between the top wall and the bottom wall.
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
An automated wire kitting system for assembling wire leads for a wired connector comprises a terminal delivery system configured to obtain a target terminal from a plurality of different types of terminals for wire leads and a crimp press comprising a plurality of dies and being configured to obtain a wire having an exposed portion where the wire's insulation has been removed, receive the target terminal from the terminal delivery system, engage a target die of the plurality of dies corresponding to a type of the target terminal, and crimp the target terminal onto the exposed portion of the wire using the target die of the plurality of dies to assemble a wire lead.
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H01R 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
H01R 43/055 - Crimping apparatus or processes with contact member feeding mechanism
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
An automated wire kitting system for assembling wire leads for a wired connector comprises a terminal delivery system configured to obtain a target terminal from a plurality of different types of terminals for wire leads and a crimp press comprising a plurality of dies and being configured to obtain a wire having an exposed portion where the wire's insulation has been removed, receive the target terminal from the terminal delivery system, engage a target die of the plurality of dies corresponding to a type of the target terminal, and crimp the target terminal onto the exposed portion of the wire using the target die of the plurality of dies to assemble a wire lead.
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H01R 43/05 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-insulation stripping
H01R 43/052 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-feeding mechanism
H01R 43/055 - Crimping apparatus or processes with contact member feeding mechanism
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
Among other things, we describe techniques for electric power steering torque compensation. Techniques are provided for a method implemented by a computer, e.g., a computer onboard an autonomous vehicle (100). A planning circuit (404) onboard the vehicle (100) and connected to an Electric Power Steering (EPS) of the vehicle determines a compensatory torque signal to modify an actual steering angle of a steering wheel (1310) of the vehicle to match an expected steering angle of the steering wheel. The planning circuit transmits the compensatory torque signal to a control circuit (1102) that controls the steering angle of the steering wheel (1310). The EPS modifies the actual steering angle based on the compensatory torque signal resulting in a modified steering angle. The control circuit operates the vehicle based on the modified steering angle.
B60W 50/00 - CONJOINT CONTROL OF VEHICLE SUB-UNITS OF DIFFERENT TYPE OR DIFFERENT FUNCTION; CONTROL SYSTEMS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR HYBRID VEHICLES; ROAD VEHICLE DRIVE CONTROL SYSTEMS FOR PURPOSES NOT RELATED TO THE CONTROL OF A PARTICULAR SUB-UNIT - Details of control systems for road vehicle drive control not related to the control of a particular sub-unit
Among other things, a method includes receiving first LiDAR point cloud information from a first LiDAR device and second LiDAR point cloud information from a second LiDAR device, generating third point cloud information according to merging the first and second LiDAR point cloud information, and operating the vehicle based upon the third LiDAR point cloud information.
Among other things, we describe techniques for traffic light estimation using range sensors. A planning circuit of a vehicle traveling on a first drivable region that forms an intersection with a second drivable region receives information sensed by a range sensor of the vehicle. The information represents a movement state of an object through the intersection. A traffic signal at the intersection controls movement of objects through the intersection. The planning circuit determines a state of the traffic signal at the intersection based, in part, on the received information. A control circuit controls an operation of the vehicle based, in part, on the state of the traffic signal at the intersection
Among other things, we describe techniques for automatically selecting data samples for annotation. The techniques use bounding box prediction based on a bounding box score distribution, spatial probability density determined from bounding box sizes and positions and an ensemble score variance determined from outputs of multiple machine learning models to select data samples for annotation. In an embodiment, temporal inconsistency cues are used to select data samples for annotation. In an embodiment, digital map constraints or other map-based data are used to exclude data samples from annotation. In an exemplary application, the annotated data samples are used to train a machine learning model that outputs perception data for an autonomous vehicle application.
Techniques are disclosed for utilizing passenger attention data captured in vehicles for vehicle localization and location-based services. In an embodiment, a method includes receiving sensor data from one or more sensors of an autonomous vehicle operating in an environment, and generating passenger attention data for a passenger of the autonomous vehicle using the sensor data. A processing circuit determines one or more physical features in the environment based on the passenger attention data. The processing circuit obtains physical feature data associated with the physical feature(s) and initiates one or more actions on the AV based at least in part on the physical feature data. The actions include but are not limited to requesting content for physical features(s) and assisting in localization of the autonomous vehicle.
Technology described in this document can be embodied in a method that includes generating, using one or more processing devices of a vehicle operating in an environment, a discretized representation of the environment, including a plurality of cells. The cells are occupied by particles representing at least one of: an object, or a free space in the environment. Sensor data indicative of a state of at least one particle is received, and an update to a time-varying particle density function associated with a location of the particle in the dynamic occupancy grid is calculated from the sensor data and one or more models. The method further includes generating a prediction of occupancy of at least one cell in the discretized representation based on the updated particle density function, and operating the vehicle, using a controller circuit of the vehicle, based at least in part on the prediction.
Among other things, techniques are described for steering angle calibration. Anautonomous vehicle receives a steering angle measurement and a yaw rate measurement, andestimates a steering angle offset using the steering angle measurement, the yaw ratemeasurement, and a wheel base of the autonomous vehicle. An estimated yaw rate is determinedbased on a yaw rate model, the steering angle measurement and the estimated steering angleoffset. The yaw rate measurement and the estimated yaw rate are compared and an action isinitiated on the autonomous vehicle in response to the comparing.
Techniques for operation of a vehicle using machine learning with motion planning include storing, using one or more processors of a vehicle located within an environment, a plurality of constraints for operating the vehicle within the environment. One or more sensors of the vehicle receive sensor data describing the environment. The one or more processors extract a feature vector from the stored plurality of constraints and the received sensor data. The feature vector includes a first feature describing an object located within the environment. A machine learning circuit of the vehicle is used to generate a first motion segment based on the feature vector. A number of violations of the stored plurality of constraints is below a threshold. The one or more processors operate the vehicle in accordance with the generated first motion segment.
Using a planning circuit of a vehicle, a map of a geographic region is accessed. The map includes information identifying at least one lane on which vehicles can travel in the geographic region. From the map, a graph (1402) representing a driving environment is generated. The graph includes multiple trajectories (1404, 1406, 1408, 1410). At least one trajectory (1408, 1410) includes a lane change. Each trajectory is a path for the vehicle to autonomously move from a first spatiotemporal location on the map to a second spatiotemporal location on the map. The trajectory includes at least one lane alone which the vehicle can move. A trajectory of the multiple trajectories for the vehicle to travel is selected based on an initial vehicle trajectory of the vehicle. The selected trajectory includes a stem. The stem is a portion of the selected trajectory to which the vehicle is configured to adhere.
Techniques for determination of an optimal spatiotemporal sensor configuration for navigation of a vehicle include generating a model of a virtual vehicle operating in an environment. The model of the virtual vehicle includes a virtual sensor having a virtual viewing range. The virtual viewing range of the virtual sensor is segregated into frustums. The virtual viewing range of the virtual sensor corresponds to a viewing range of a sensor of a vehicle operating in the environment. A geometric viewport is generated including pixels. The geometric viewport has a height corresponding to a number of rays emitted from the virtual sensor. The geometric viewport is segregated into sections. Each section corresponds to a frustum. A virtual point cloud of the virtual sensor is rendered. The virtual point cloud includes coordinate positions representing a portion of the environment located within the virtual viewing range of the virtual sensor.
Among other things, we describe a self-cleaning sensor housing. The self-cleaning sensor housing includes at least one sensor comprising a sensor aperture, a motor rotatable about a first axis of revolution, a substantially transparent screen rotatable about a second fixed axis of revolution, and a cleaning mechanism located proximate to the screen and configured to contact the substantially transparent screen. The screen is mechanically coupled to the motor and covers at least a portion of the sensor aperture. We also describe methods for performing self-cleaning operations.
A connection device (10) for electrically connecting a vehicle to a charging lead (12) equipped with a charging plug (14), the connection device (10) having a housing (18) in which at least a first and a second power contact (20, 22) are installed, each power contact (20, 22) having a front section (28) that extends into a connection base (26) at the front of the housing (18) and a rear section (30) that extends into a rear part (32) of the housing (18), in a direction substantially parallel to a plug-in direction (Al) of the charging plug (14), the connection base (26) being intended to allow an additional charging plug (14) to be plugged in. At least one printed circuit board (40) is installed in the rear part (32) of the housing (18), said printed circuit board (40) having a first face (46) equipped with a first metal cushion (48), and a second face (54) equipped with a first temperature sensor (42) that is arranged facing the first metal cushion (48).
Camera (14) for a motor vehicle (12) configured to communicate with an electronic control unit (16) of the motor vehicle (12) comprises an imager integrated circuit (22) configured to capture images from the motor vehicle (12); an illumination unit (28); a first mixer/splitter interface unit (34) in electrical communication with the imager integrated circuit (22); a camera bidirectional signal port (36) in electrical communication with the first mixer/splitter interface unit (34), said camera bidirectional signal port (36) being configured to be electrically connected with an external power supply (15) signal carrying data control (31) signal for the imager integrated circuit (22); said first mixer/splitter interface unit (34) being configured to split the data control (31) signal from the external power supply (15) signal; to provide the split data control (31) signal to the imager integrated circuit (22), to provide a first input voltage (23) from the split external power supply (25) signal to the imager integrated circuit (22); to provide images data (33) from the imager integrated circuit (22) mixed with the external power supply (15) signal to the camera bidirectional signal port (36); to provide a second input voltage (27) from the split external power supply (25) signal to the illumination unit (28).
A receiver (10) includes one or more tuners (12) and one or more controller-circuits (28). The one or more tuners (12) are operable to receive broadcast-signals (14) from transmitters. The broadcast-signals (14) include metadata (16) that includes the broadcast-station-name (18). The one or more controller-circuits (28) are in communication with the one or more tuners (12). The one or more controller-circuits (28) store the metadata (16) in a first-memory-location (32), detect metadata-sequences (38) based on the metadata (16) stored in the first-memory-location (32), count occurrences (40) of each metadata-sequence (38), determine whether the count of occurrences (40) of each metadata-sequence (38) is greater than a first-threshold (42), determine the broadcast-station-name or its sequences (18) and store the broadcast-station-name (18) in a second-memory-location (44). A method (100) of operating a receiver (10) is also provided.
H04H 60/44 - Arrangements for identifying or recognising characteristics with a direct linkage to broadcast information or to broadcast space-time, e.g. for identifying broadcast stations or for identifying users for identifying broadcast time or space for identifying broadcast space, i.e. broadcast channels, broadcast stations or broadcast areas for identifying broadcast stations
H04H 60/73 - Systems specially adapted for using specific information, e.g. geographical or meteorological information using meta-information
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CHARGING CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR ATTACHING SUCH A CONNECTOR TO AN ELECTRICAL CABLE
Charging connector for an electrical cable including at least two terminals and at least one electronic component (14) that is mounted on an electrical circuit (11), for example a printed circuit board. The electrical circuit (11) includes at least two electrical contact zones (16) for establishing an electrical connection by bringing each of the two contact zones (16) into contact with one terminal, respectively. Method for attaching a charging connector to an electrical cable, in which an electrical circuit (11), on which at least one electronic component (14) is mounted, is positioned in the housing of the charging connector, by bringing each of the two contact zones (16) of the electrical circuit (11) into contact with one terminal, respectively.
The present invention relates to an electrical shielding member 100 for a network connector 10, wherein the electrical shielding member is made from bend and cut sheet metal. The electrical shielding member comprises a receiving portion 110 for receiving a cable end of a shielded cable 400 at least partially, wherein the receiving portion 110 is adapted to be in contact with a shielding 410 of the cable 400, and wherein the receiving portion 110 comprises at least one coupling element 116a, 116b, protruding outwardly from the receiving portion. The coupling element 116a, 116b is adapted to be coupled to a corresponding coupling element 316, 316b of a network connector housing 300. The electrical shielding member further comprises an engagement element, protruding inwardly into the receiving portion, wherein the engagement element 112 is adapted to be engaged with the cable. The electrical shielding member further comprises at least one contact beam 130; 150, extending from the receiving portion 110, wherein the contact beam 130; 150 is adapted to be electrically connected to a counter electrical shielding member of a counter connector.
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
H01R 13/432 - Securing in a demountable manner by locking means on resilient contact members by stamped-out resilient tongue snapping behind shoulder in base or case
The invention relates to a fuse for a motor vehicle electrical circuit. The fuse comprises at least one single-piece connection end (5) provided with a tongue (9), said tongue (9) being formed by crushing a crimping portion, for example consisting of an, optionally hollow, cylinder. The invention also relates to a method for producing the fuse and to a method for mounting same.
H01H 85/045 - General constructions or structure of low voltage fuses, i.e. below 1,000 V, or of fuses where the applicable voltage is not specified cartridge type
A wiring-harness (10) includes a wire cable (12), a connector (14), and a dress cover (22). The connector (14) is attached to a portion of the wire cable (12). The connector (14) has a terminal-face (16) and a wire-cable-face (18) with a body (20) between the terminal-face (16) and the wire-cable-face (18). The dress cover (22) is attached to a portion of the body (20). An extension (24) of the dress-cover overlays the wire-cable-face (18). The extension (24) is configured to guide the wire cable (12) in a predetermined direction. The extension (24) is further configured to be releasably retained by a robotic assembler (30). The dress cover (22) is further configured to transmit an insertion-force (38) from the robotic assembler (30) to the connector (14) when the terminal-face (16) is inserted into a mating-connector (14).
H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip
H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device
The invention relates to an electrical connector (1), adapted to be mated with a corresponding counter connector (3) in a mating direction (100). The electrical connector (1) comprises at least one female contact terminal (10) extending at least partially perpendicular to the mating direction (100) in an extension 10 direction (200). The female contact terminal (10) comprises a distal portion (12) with two flexible spring arms (14) extending in extension direction (200). An engagement portion (16) is formed between the flexible spring arms (14) and is adapted to engage a corresponding male terminal (50) of the counter connector (3). The electrical connector (1) further comprises a connector housing (30) 15 comprising at least one terminal cavity (32), adapted to house the female contact terminal (10). The terminal cavity (32) is adapted to essentially prevent movement of the female contact terminal (10) parallel to both, the mating direction (100) and the extension direction (200).
A one-piece female electrical contact (10) has, along a longitudinal axis (L) from the rear to the front, a rear zone (12) for connecting to an electrical conductor and an electrical contact section (14) provided to receive a male electrical contact, the electrical contact section (14) being formed by a cage (22) comprising a floor, a ceiling (30) and two opposite longitudinal side walls (26, 28), and by two opposite longitudinal elastic contact blades (34, 36) arranged in the cage (22), each contact blade (34, 36) having, in continuity, a rear end adjacent to one of the two side walls (26, 28), an intermediate section diverging from said side wall (26, 28), and a contact zone provided to be in electrical contact with the male electrical contact, and a front free end kept under preload by a flap (54, 56) of the front end of the side wall (26, 28) adjacent to the contact blade (34, 36), the ceiling (30) and the floor each comprising a longitudinal cutout (62, 64) from their front end so as to obtain two portions (66, 68, 70, 72) that are movable transversely and have a transverse return force towards the inside of the cage (22).
An electrical connector for receiving at least one electrical conductor comprises a housing, a bus bar arranged inside the housing, and at least one clamp arranged inside the housing. The at least one clamp comprises a spring arm moveable relative to the bus bar along a first axis between a connecting position and a disconnecting position. The spring arm cooperates with the bus bar to secure an electrical conductor to the bus bar when the spring arm is in the connecting position. The spring arm is positioned at a predetermined distance away from the bus bar when the spring arm is in the disconnecting position, thereby allowing an end section of an electrical conductor to be inserted through an opening of the housing into a gap between the spring arm and the bus bar or to be removed therefrom. The connector further comprises at least one slider extending into the housing and being moveable relative to the housing along a second axis between a closed position and an open position, wherein the slider includes at least one sliding guide cooperating with the spring arm such that a movement of the slider translates into a movement of the spring arm.
An electrical connector for receiving at least one electrical conductor comprises a bus bar and at least one clamp, wherein the at least one clamp comprises a spring arm moveable relative to the bus bar. The spring arm cooperates with the bus bar to secure an electrical conductor to the bus bar when the spring arm is in a connecting position. The at least one clamp is directly mounted to the bus bar.
The invention relates to a switching device (10) for switching electrical currents, comprising a printed circuit board (40) that has a first conductively coated region (44) and a second conductively coated region (46), arranged on a first surface (42) of the printed circuit board (40), the first conductively coated region (44) being surrounded by a non-conductive third region (48) and the third region (48) being surrounded by the second conductively coated region (46), and at least three semiconductor elements (20), each semiconductor element (20) comprising a body (22) with at least one first contact element (24) and one second contact element (26), the semiconductor elements (20) being arranged on the printed circuit board, and the first contact elements (24) being electrically connected to the first conductively coated region (44), and the second contact elements (26) being electroconductively connected to the second conductively coated region (46), the semiconductor components (20) being homogeneously distributed around the periphery of the first conductively coated region (44).
H05K 3/34 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits by soldering
H05K 3/36 - Assembling printed circuits with other printed circuits
H05K 3/40 - Forming printed elements for providing electric connections to or between printed circuits
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WIRE CUTTER APPARATUS FOR CUTTING A WIRE AND CRIMPING ITS ENDS
The invention relates to a wire cutter apparatus (1) for cutting a wire (2) and crimping a leading end (3a) and subsequently a rear end (3b) of the wire (2). The apparatus comprises an interior space (A) defined by side walls at least comprising a first side wall (4) extending parallel to a longitudinal feeding axis (X). The apparatus comprises a wire feeding opening (7) for feeding the wire (2) from an exterior space (B) into the interior space (A) whereby the feeding direction defines the longitudinal feeding axis (X). The apparatus comprises a first rotatable wire guiding tube (10) for receiving the leading end (3 a) of the wire (2), said first tube (10) having a wire entrance (11a) and a wire exit (l ib) and being rotatable around the wire entrance (11a) whereby the wire exit (1 lb) is movable from a first wire exit position coinciding with the longitudinal feeding axis to a second wire exit position spaced away from the longitudinal feeding axis (X) and vice- versa. The apparatus also comprises a similar second rotatable wire guiding tube (20). The apparatus comprises a first crimping press (15) for receiving the leading wire end (3a) of the wire (2) when the wire exit (1 lb) is in the second wire exit position. The apparatus comprises also a similar second crimping press (25). The first crimping press (15) and the second crimping press (25) are both at least partially located between the longitudinal feeding axis (X) and the first side wall (4).
H01R 43/05 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-insulation stripping
H01R 43/052 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-feeding mechanism
H01R 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
30.
HEAT DISSIPATION DEVICE FOR A MULTIMEDIA CONTROL UNIT
A heat dissipation device (44) comprises a generally rectangular metal cooling plate (50); the metal plate (50) comprises, on its upper face (74), first attachment means (134, 135) for attaching a first printed circuit board (46), which means are provided for bringing at least one heat-generating zone (124) of the first printed circuit board (46) to bear with the upper face (74) of the plate (50); the metal plate (50) comprises, on its lower face, second attachment means for attaching a second printed circuit board (48), which means are provided for bringing at least one heat-generating zone (130) of the second printed circuit board (48) to bear with the lower face of the plate (50).
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the like; Arrangement of controls thereof
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
Rigid shell (22) for a connector for a vehicle, arranged to hold electrical contacts (24) in place when connecting with a connector counterpart, the rigid shell (22) extending along a longitudinal axis (X) and comprising: - a first, transverse face (28) comprising an opening (30) for receiving the connector counterpart; and - a second, axial face (32) closed around the longitudinal axis (X) comprising an outer surface (34) and an inner surface (36), a wall (38) separating the outer surface (34) and the inner surface (36), and at least one window (40) having a first side (41) facing the first face (28), characterized in that the rigid shell (22) further comprises at least one void (44) arranged between the first face (28) and the first side (41) of the window.
The invention relates to a power terminal (1) comprising a first pair of insulation crimping wings (4) and a second pair of insulation crimping wings (5) for crimping to an insulation (3) of an insulated electrical wire (6). The terminal comprises a weld area (7) provided between the first pair of insulation crimping wings (4) and the second pair of insulation crimping wings (5) for welding to a lead (9) of the insulated electrical wire (6). The length (LW) of the weld area (7) is substantially equal to the length (LL) of the lead (9). The power terminal comprises power connector (10) in conductive contact with the weld area (7).
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
33.
CAMERA DEVICE INCLUDING AN ALIGNING SYSTEM WITH AN IMAGE SENSOR
The invention relates to a camera device (10) for a motor vehicle, this device comprising: a printed circuit board (16); an image sensor (12) mounted on the printed circuit board (16), the image sensor (12) having a main sensor axis (AC); and a lens (14) mounted on a holder (24) that is fastened to the printed circuit board (16), the lens (14) being arranged facing the image sensor (12), its main optical axis (OP) being intended to be aligned with the main sensor axis (AC); the lens (14) is mounted on the holder (24) via at least three pillars (18, 20, 22), each pillar (18, 20, 22) having an electrically controlled variable height in the direction of the main sensor axis (AC), so as to allow the optical axis (OP) of the lens (14) to be aligned with the main sensor axis (AC).
A crimping tool (40) comprising a crimping section (14) extending in a longitudinal direction (L) comprising a crimping punch part (60) and a crimping anvil part (50), the punch part (60) being provided with a first punch element and a second punch element (62, 64) adjacent to the first element; the anvil part (50) being provided with a first and a second anvil element (51, 53) for crimping; the first and the second punch element (62, 64) respectively comprising a first and a second groove (73, 74), the first punch element (62) having a groove depth (P1) that is deeper than the groove depth (P2) of the second punch element (64), so as to form a downwards punch step (75) from the first groove (73) to the second groove (74); the first and the second anvil element (51, 53) respectively comprising a first and a second crimping surface (56, 58); the second crimping surface (58) is raised relative to the first crimping surface (56) so as to form an upwards anvil step (90).
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materials; Connections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
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ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH GUIDING FEATURE COMPRISING TWO RAMPS
The present invention relates to an electrical connector comprising a connector housing (1) wherein a housing core (50) can be inserted in a housing frame (10) and wherein the housing core (50) comprises at least one latch (52), protruding from the outer wall of the housing core (50) and the housing frame (10) comprises locking means (20). The housing frame (10) comprises locking means (20), wherein the locking means (20) comprises first (30) and second guiding ramps (32) as seen in an insertion direction (100), wherein the first guiding ramp (30) is adapted to guide the latch (52) upon insertion parallel to the extension direction of the interior wall of the housing frame (10) onto the second guiding ramp (32) and wherein the second guiding ramp (32) is adapted to deflect the latch (52) inwardly towards the interior of the housing frame (10).
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