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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 43
B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column 34
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1.

ROTARY CONNECTOR DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ROTARY CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 18539296
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-12-14
First Publication Date 2024-04-04
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitao, Satoshi
  • Kitamura, Tomohiro
  • Yoshimura, Kenji

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a stator, a rotator, an electrical cable, an electrical connector, and a connector coupling portion. The stator includes a first stator and a second stator. The connector coupling portion is configured to couple the electrical connector to the first stator. The connector coupling portion is configured to support the electrical connector in a cantilever manner with respect to the first stator such that a second surface becomes a free end in a state where the electrical connector is positioned in a first position and where the second stator is detached from the first stator.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 39/64 - Devices for uninterrupted current collection
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • 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
  • 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

2.

LEAD BLOCK AND ROTARY CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 18522238
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-11-29
First Publication Date 2024-03-21
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hasegawa, Yuya
  • Nambu, Shingo

Abstract

A lead block includes a lead block body and a plurality of bus bars. The plurality of bus bars include a plurality of connection pins and a plurality of conductor connecting portions. At least one of the plurality of conductor connecting portions includes an exposed surface and a connection projection. The connection projection protrudes from the exposed surface in a perpendicular direction and is configured to be connected to a conductor of an electrical cable. The connection projection is disposed in a first region with respect to the exposed surface in the perpendicular direction. The lead block body includes a cable-facing surface provided facing the electrical cable in a state where the connection projection is connected to the conductor of the electrical cable. The cable-facing surface is offset in the perpendicular direction from the exposed surface and is disposed in the first region with respect to the exposed surface.

IPC Classes  ?

3.

ROTARY CONNECTOR APPARATUS AND STEERING APPARATUS

      
Application Number 18383472
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-10-24
First Publication Date 2024-02-29
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Zaruhata, Masahiro
  • Shiotani, Yoshihiro
  • Tajiri, Yoji
  • Suzuki, Yoshiyuki

Abstract

A rotary connector apparatus includes a stator, a rotator, and an adjustment structure. The stator is configured to be attached to a vehicle body. The rotator is provided rotatably about a rotation axis with respect to the stator. The stator and the rotator define a cable housing space provided to surround the rotation axis. The adjustment structure is configured to allow the rotation axis to move with respect to the vehicle body in a state where the stator is attached to the vehicle body. The adjustment structure includes a coupling structure configured to couple the stator to the vehicle body. The coupling structure supports the stator movably with respect to the vehicle body to change an angle of the rotation axis with respect to the vehicle body in a state where the coupling structure couples the stator to the vehicle body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • B62D 1/10 - Hubs; Connecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable
  • F16D 3/04 - Yielding couplings, i.e. with means permitting movement between the connected parts during the drive adapted to specific functions specially adapted to allow radial displacement, e.g. Oldham couplings
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors

4.

ELECTRIC CABLE CONNECTION METHOD, JOINED ELECTRIC CABLE, ELECTRIC CABLE FIXING DEVICE, AND JOINED ELECTRIC CABLE PRODUCTION DEVICE

      
Application Number 18471772
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-21
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakamura, Toshihiro
  • Higuchi, Kazuhiro
  • Torimoto, Yukihiro
  • Nakayama, Tomohiro
  • Takano, Hiroshi
  • Nakagawa, Ryo

Abstract

(Problem) To provide an electric cable connection method for joining terminal conductors in an assembled state and a joined electric cable. (Solution to the Problem) An electric cable connection method is a method for connecting exposed terminal conductors 21a of a plurality of covered electric cables 20 so as to be conductive. The electric cable connection method includes an assembly step s2 of assembling the covered electric cables 20; a fixing step s3 of fixing the terminal conductors 21a of the assembly of the plurality of electric cables 20 with a resin cover 50; and a joining step s4 of setting the plurality of covered electric cables having the plurality of terminal conductors 21a fixed with the resin cover 50 in an electric cable connection device 40, and joining the plurality of exposed terminal conductors 21a.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables

5.

BATTERY POST TERMINAL ASSEMBLY

      
Application Number 18472351
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-22
First Publication Date 2024-01-11
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Motosugi, Norihito
  • Tokai, Hiroyuki
  • Takahashi, Daisuke

Abstract

A battery post terminal assembly includes a battery post terminal including a grasping portion capable of grasping a battery post on an inner side, and a fastening portion placed in a form of a pair to extend from end portions of the grasping portion, a holder placed on one side of the fastening portion, and a base member placed on an opposite side to the holder with the fastening portion between the holder and the base member. The base member has a base seat portion, a screw shaft that is provided on one surface of the base seat portion to be coupled to the holder, and a projection portion that is provided on a surface having the screw shaft of the base seat portion, and to project to an inner side of the fastening portion when coupled to the holder.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 11/28 - End pieces consisting of a ferrule or sleeve

6.

JOINT CONNECTOR, CONNECTOR-EQUIPPED WIRE, AND CONNECTOR CASE

      
Application Number 18469612
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-09-19
First Publication Date 2024-01-04
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Okumura, Masahiro

Abstract

Provided is a joint connector formed by stacking connector cases each accommodating a connection terminal. The connector cases each include a main plate part that holds the connection terminal, and a pair of side plate parts perpendicular to the main plate part and parallel to each other. Inner-side surfaces of distal end portions of the respective side plate parts are provided with engaging claws protruding in a direction toward the opposing side plate parts, respectively, and outer-side surfaces of proximal end portions of the respective side plate parts are provided with engaging grooves recessed in a direction toward the opposing side plate parts, respectively. The connector cases are stacked with the engaging claws of one connector case and the engaging grooves of another connector case engaged with each other, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/514 - Bases; Cases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them

7.

ROTATING CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 18324293
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-26
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakamura, Yuto
  • Sugimoto, Kaoru
  • Kojima, Naoyuki
  • Suzuki, Yoshiyuki
  • Araki, Masaya
  • Sawada, Yuka

Abstract

Provided is a rotating connector device with which it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the device, and to reliably suppress a decrease in electromagnetic compatibility due to electromagnetic noise and to stabilize characteristic impedance. Provided is a rotating connector device with which it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the device, and to reliably suppress a decrease in electromagnetic compatibility due to electromagnetic noise and to stabilize characteristic impedance. A rotating connector device 1 is provided with a fixed-side housing 10, a rotating-side housing 20 which is free to rotate relative to the fixed-side housing 10, and a plurality of flat cables 30 which are formed by covering conductors with an insulating material and which are accommodated in a stacked state in an annular accommodating space S formed between the fixed-side housing 10 and the rotating-side housing 20, wherein a shield film 35 is disposed at least between a first flat cable 31 including first and second communication circuit conductors 31a5, 31a6 and a second flat cable 32 adjacent to the first flat cable 31, among the plurality of flat cables 30.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column

8.

FEMALE TERMINAL, CONNECTOR, BUSBAR, TERMINAL-EQUIPPED ELECTRIC WIRE, CONNECTOR-EQUIPPED ELECTRIC WIRE, AND WIRE HARNESS

      
Application Number 18328233
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-06-02
First Publication Date 2023-09-28
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanigawa, Tomoaki
  • Watanabe, Takeshi
  • Kawamura, Yukihiro
  • Takeshita, Junya
  • Imamura, Takahiro

Abstract

Provided is a female terminal. The female terminal includes a spring member and a terminal main body. The spring member is electrically connected to a male terminal to be connected. The terminal main body includes a base portion which has electrical conductivity and is electrically connected to the spring member. The base portion has a pair of side walls spaced apart by an insertion space that is inserted with a part of the male terminal. The spring member is arranged between the pair of side walls in the base portion, and the spring member is fixed to the side wall with a conductive welded portion with which the spring member is conductively welded to the side wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
  • H01R 13/115 - U-shaped sockets having inwardly-bent legs
  • H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length

9.

JOINING STRUCTURE, METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME, AND WIRE EXTERIOR COVER

      
Application Number 18324512
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-26
First Publication Date 2023-09-21
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Suyama, Hiroshi
  • Oshino, Takashi
  • Kojima, Naoyuki

Abstract

Provided are: a joining structure making it possible to join resin plates together without needing to provide a surplus resin plate section for joining, and offering excellent workability in the joining together of resin plates; a method of producing same; and a wire exterior cover using the joining structure. A joining structure 1 comprises a joining part 10 formed by butt-welding a plate surface part 22 of a first resin plate 21 made of a first resin, and an end surface part 24 of a second resin plate 23 made of a second resin. In the joining structure, a foam resin is used for the first resin and a foam resin or a non-foam resin is used for the second resin. The joining part 10 has a welding recess 25 in a surface 22a of the plate surface part 22. In an internal corner 10a of a reverse surface 22b, there is a padding section 27 formed by melt-flowing and solidifying of at least the first resin out of the first resin and the second resin.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • B29C 65/00 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor
  • B29C 65/08 - Joining of preformed parts; Apparatus therefor by heating, with or without pressure using ultrasonic vibrations

10.

RESIN COMPOSITION, RESIN-COATING MATERIAL, INSULATED WIRE, VEHICLE WIRE HARNESS, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING INSULATED WIRE TO BE USED IN VEHICLE WIRE HARNESS

      
Application Number 18195148
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-09
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Kenji
  • Watanabe, Michimasa
  • Nagao, Akihiro
  • Osuga, Hideyuki

Abstract

A resin composition, including: an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin as a resin component; an imidazole compound, a phenol compound, and a thioether compound as an antioxidant; and a bromine compound and an antimony compound as a flame retardant, wherein the resin composition has a content of the imidazole compound of 14 to 24 parts by mass, a content of the phenol compound of 1.0 to 2.0 parts by mass, a content of the thioether compound of 0.3 to 0.9 parts by mass, a content of the bromine compound of 15 to 30 parts by mass, and a content of the antimony compound of 5 to 15 parts by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of a total content of the resin component in the resin composition.

IPC Classes  ?

11.

RESIN COMPOSITION, RESIN-COATING MATERIAL, INSULATED WIRE, VEHICLE WIRE HARNESS, AND METHOD OF PRODUCING INSULATED WIRE TO BE USED IN VEHICLE WIRE HARNESS

      
Application Number 18142126
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-05-02
First Publication Date 2023-08-31
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Kenji
  • Osuga, Hideyuki

Abstract

A resin composition, including the following components (A) and (B); and at least one kind of the following components (C) and (D): (A) a low density polyethylene resin; (B) an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin; (C) a thioether compound; and (D) fluororubber, in which: A resin composition, including the following components (A) and (B); and at least one kind of the following components (C) and (D): (A) a low density polyethylene resin; (B) an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer resin; (C) a thioether compound; and (D) fluororubber, in which: a content of the component (A) is 5 to 40 parts by mass and a content of the component (B) is 60 to 95 parts by mass in 100 parts by mass of a total content of the components (A) and (B), a total content of the components (C) and (D) is 0.05 to 1 part by mass with respect to 100 parts by mass of the total content of the components (A) and (B), and a proportion of a vinyl acetate component in the component (B) is 40 mass % or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • C08L 23/08 - Copolymers of ethene
  • H01B 3/44 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes acrylic resins

12.

ROTARY CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 18096496
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-12
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Araki, Masaya
  • Kitao, Satoshi

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a first case, a second case, an electrical cable, and a stopper structure. The stopper structure includes a movable member, a rotation restricting portion, and a guide portion. The movable member is movable relative to the second case between a first radial position and a second radial position in a radial direction. The rotation restricting portion is provided at the first case and contactable with the movable member in a circumferential direction to restrict a relative rotation of the first case and the second case in a state where the movable member is at the second radial position. The guide portion is provided at the first case and contactable with the movable member to guide the movable member toward the first radial position.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle

13.

ROTARY CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 18096498
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-01-12
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamagami, Yohei
  • Hamasaki, Shinichi
  • Araki, Masaya
  • Utsunomiya, Hirofumi

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a first case, a second case, and a stopper structure. The stopper structure includes a movable member, a movement conversion portion, and a stopper. The movable member is rotatable about a rotation axis along with the second case with respect to the first case. The movable member is movable in an axial direction defined along the rotation axis with respect to the first case and the second case. The movement conversion portion is to convert a relative rotation of the first case and the second case into a movement of the movable member in the axial direction with respect to the first case and the second case. The stopper is provided on at least one of the first case and the second case. The stopper is contactable with the movable member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column

14.

RECHARGEABLE BATTERY SHORT CIRCUIT EARLY DETECTION DEVICE AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERY SHORT CIRCUIT EARLY DETECTION METHOD

      
Application Number 18104430
Status Pending
Filing Date 2023-02-01
First Publication Date 2023-06-01
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Uchino, Naotaka
  • Sato, Etsuzo

Abstract

A rechargeable battery short-circuit early detection device that detects a short-circuit in a rechargeable battery includes one or more processors connected to a current sensor that detects a charging current of the rechargeable battery, wherein the one or more processors are programmed to: if a detected temporal slope of the charging current exceeds a first threshold, determine that there is a possibility that a short circuit has occurred in at least one of the cells; detect anew a temporal slope of the charging current after a prescribed period of time has elapsed since the determination of said possibility; and thereafter, if the anew detected temporal slope of the charging current exceeds a second threshold that is greater than the first threshold, determine that there is a possibility that the short-circuit is progressing, and output a signal indicating said possibility.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults
  • G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
  • G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
  • G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte

15.

Chargeable battery temperature estimation apparatus and chargeable battery temperature estimation method

      
Application Number 18087740
Grant Number 11754631
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-12-22
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Grant Date 2023-09-12
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsushita, Masashi
  • Hamada, Katsuhide

Abstract

A chargeable battery temperature estimation apparatus estimating an internal temperature of a chargeable battery includes a processor performing when executing the instructions stored in a memory: acquiring a detected current value output from a current sensor configured to detect a current flowing in the chargeable battery; calculating a heating value on the basis of the detected current value, the heating value estimating heat generated inside the chargeable battery; acquiring a detected external temperature value output from a temperature sensor configured to detect an external temperature of the chargeable battery; estimating the internal temperature of the chargeable battery based on the calculated heating value and the detected temperature value; and outputting the estimated internal temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/374 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with means for correcting the measurement for temperature or ageing
  • B60R 16/04 - Arrangement of batteries
  • G01K 3/02 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values
  • G01K 7/00 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

16.

TERMINAL-EQUIPPED ELECTRIC WIRE, WIRING HARNESS, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING TERMINAL-EQUIPPED ELECTRIC WIRE

      
Application Number 18148721
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-12-30
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Hirokazu
  • Kawanaka, Hirofumi
  • Takeshita, Junya
  • Hiraiwa, Tetsuya
  • Wada, Takuto
  • Mitose, Kengo

Abstract

A terminal-equipped electric wire includes a terminal and a coated conductive wire, which are electrically connected to each other. A crimp part of the terminal is a part that crimps the coated conductive wire and includes a conductive wire crimp part crimping a conductive wire exposed from a coating on a tip-end side of the coated conductive wire, and a coating crimp part crimping the coating of the coated conductive wire. The coated conductive wire includes a tension member disposed in an approximate center of a cross section, and a conductive wire including a plurality of conductors disposed on an outer periphery of the tension member. The tension member includes a plurality of strands. The conductive wire is crimped at the conductive wire crimp part from the entire circumference of the circumferential direction of the conductive wire. Preferably, a tensile strength of the tension member is greater than that of the conductive wire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 13/11 - Resilient sockets
  • 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
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

17.

WIRE HARNESS EXTERIOR BODY, AND WIRE HARNESS WITH EXTERIOR BODY

      
Application Number 17905130
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-02-17
First Publication Date 2023-05-04
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oshino, Takashi
  • Suyama, Hiroshi
  • Kojima, Naoyuki

Abstract

A wire harness exterior body and a wire harness with the exterior body, with which it is possible to appropriately restrict the route of the wire harness, and to eliminate dead space and reduce space in a vehicle, etc., in which the wire harness is used. This wire harness exterior body has a wire bundle in which a plurality of electric wires are bundled, the exterior body being formed from at least one flat member including a resin material, and contacting and supporting one surface of a wire aggregate including the wire bundle constituting a wire harness, or a plurality of divided wire bundles that are further branched from the wire bundle and extended. The exterior body having flat parts that restrict the route of the wire harness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

18.

TERMINAL-EQUIPPED ELECTRIC WIRE, WIRING HARNESS, TERMINAL, TERMINAL CRIMPER, AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING TERMINAL-EQUIPPED ELECTRIC WIRE

      
Application Number 18054342
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-11-10
First Publication Date 2023-03-09
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kawanaka, Hirofumi
  • Hiraiwa, Tetsuya
  • Takeshita, Junya
  • Takahashi, Hirokazu
  • Mitose, Kengo
  • Motoyama, Yoshinari

Abstract

A terminal-equipped electric wire includes a terminal and a coated conductive wire, which are electrically connected to each other. A crimp part of the terminal is crimped to the coated conductive wire, and has a conductive wire crimp part, which is crimped to a conductive wire that is exposed from a coating on the front-end side of the coated conductive wire, and a coating crimp part, which is crimped to the coating of the coated conductive wire. On the front-end side (terminal body side) of the conductive wire crimp part, an electric wire holding part, which applies a relatively strong holding force on the conductive wire, is provided, On the rear-end side (coating crimp part side) of the conductive wire crimp part, a conductive part for achieving conduction with the conductive wire is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • 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 43/058 - Crimping mandrels
  • H01B 7/22 - Metal wires or tapes, e.g. made of steel
  • H01B 7/18 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by wear, mechanical force or pressure

19.

CABLE TAKE-UP DEVICE, AND FLAT CABLE ROUTING STRUCTURE FOR SLIDE SEAT

      
Application Number 17947228
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-19
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Okumura, Masahiro

Abstract

Provided is a cable take-up device for a flexible flat cable routed for a slide seat slidably supported so as to be movable forward and backward along a fixed rail fixed to the vehicle cabin floor. The cable take-up device includes: a take-up housing part that takes up a housed portion in a drawable manner and houses it inside with a front end portion fixed to a rail front end portion and a rear end portion fixed to the slide seat; a take-up force generation part that generates a take-up force in a direction of take-up of the housed portion through drawing of the cable routing body; and a slit that applies the take-up force of the take-up force generation part to the housed portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable
  • H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
  • B60N 2/015 - Attaching seats directly to vehicle chassis

20.

ROTARY CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 17950108
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-22
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hamasaki, Shinichi
  • Kakudo, Takahisa
  • Yamashita, Rodrigo Kendy
  • Tajiri, Yoji

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a stator, a rotator, a first connector, and a second connector. The stator is configured to be attached to a vehicle body. The rotator is provided rotatably about a rotation axis with respect to the stator. The first connector is provided at the stator. The second connector is provided at the rotator. The first connector includes a first connector housing space in which a vehicle-body-side connector is disposed in a state where the vehicle-body-side connector is electrically connected to the first connector. When viewed from an axial direction defined along the rotation axis in a state where the stator is attached to the vehicle body, the first connector housing space is disposed not to overlap a vertical plane including the rotation axis.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle

21.

ROTARY CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 17952325
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-26
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamashita, Rodrigo Kendy
  • Hamasaki, Shinichi
  • Kakudo, Takahisa
  • Tajiri, Yoji

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a stator, a rotator, a first connector, and a second connector. The rotator is rotatable about a rotation axis with respect to the stator. The first connector is provided at the rotator. The second connector is provided at the stator. The first connector includes a first lead block which is attached to the rotator and a second lead block which is a member separated from the first lead block and is attached to the rotator. When viewed from an axial direction along the rotation axis, the first lead block is disposed so as to overlap at least partially the second lead block.

IPC Classes  ?

22.

METHOD, DEVICE, PROGRAM, AND RECORDING MEDIUM FOR ESTIMATING INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF SECONDARY BATTERY

      
Application Number 17932821
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-16
First Publication Date 2023-01-19
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Watanabe, Yoshitaka
  • Yokoyama, Shinji

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses for accurately estimating an internal temperature of a secondary battery with a charging rate SOC and a charge/discharge state taken into account are provided. A method may include a method of estimating an internal temperature (T) of a secondary battery for a vehicle, which includes a change determination process to be repeatedly performed and an internal temperature estimation process to be repeatedly performed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • G01R 31/389 - Measuring internal impedance, internal conductance or related variables
  • B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
  • G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements

23.

LEAD BLOCK AND ROTARY CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 17952330
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-26
First Publication Date 2023-01-12
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kakudo, Takahisa
  • Hamasaki, Shinichi
  • Yamashita, Rodrigo Kendy
  • Tajiri, Yoji

Abstract

A lead block includes a lead block body and a plurality of busbars. The plurality of busbars is each partially embedded in the lead block body. The plurality of busbars includes a plurality of exposed portions. The plurality of exposed portions each extends in a longitudinal direction and disposed spaced apart from one another in an arrangement direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction. The plurality of exposed portions includes at least one first exposed portion. The at least one first exposed portion includes a first surface and a first additional surface disposed on a reverse side of the first surface in the arrangement direction. The first surface includes a first cut surface having an area smaller than an area of the first surface. The first additional surface includes a first additional cut surface having an area smaller than an area of the first additional surface.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • 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 9/24 - Terminal blocks

24.

JOINING STRUCTURE, JOINING METHOD, EXTERIOR BODY FOR WIRE HARNESS, AND WIRE HARNESS

      
Application Number 17931643
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-09-13
First Publication Date 2023-01-05
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Suyama, Hiroshi
  • Oshino, Takashi
  • Kojima, Naoyuki

Abstract

Provided are a joining structure, a joining method, an exterior body for a wire harness, and a wire harness capable of firmly joining members having different physical properties while reducing the thickness of a joint part. The joining structure 10 joins a first member 1 made of a first resin and a second member 2 made of a second resin, wherein: the second resin has physical properties having a higher foaming ratio than the first resin; and a recessed joint part 3 is provided which reaches at least the inside of the first member 1 from the outer surface side of the second member in a state in which the first member 1 and the second member 2 are superimposed. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing the joining structure 10 comprises the steps of: superimposing a first member 1 made of a first resin and a second member 2 made of a second resin having physical properties having a higher foaming ratio than the first resin; and joining the first member 1 and the second member 2 by forming the recessed joint part 3 by pressing and hot-melting the second member 2 until the recessed joint part 3 reaches at least the inside of the first member 1 from the outer surface side of the second member 2.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H01B 3/44 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes acrylic resins

25.

CANCEL CAM

      
Application Number 17895062
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-08-25
First Publication Date 2022-12-22
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tajiri, Yoji

Abstract

A cancel cam includes an annular member, a cam wall, and at least one reinforcing rib. The annular member is rotatable integrally with a steering shaft about a rotation axis and includes an outer peripheral portion, an inner peripheral portion, and a first surface. The cam wall extends from the outer peripheral portion in an axial direction and extends along the outer peripheral portion in a circumferential direction. The at least one reinforcing rib extends from the cam wall toward the inner peripheral portion and couples the cam wall to the annular member. The cam wall has a first axial length defined from the first surface in the axial direction. The inner peripheral portion has a second axial length defined from the first surface in the axial direction. The second axial length is shorter than the first axial length.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60Q 1/42 - Arrangement of optical signalling or lighting devices, the mounting or supporting thereof or circuits therefor the devices being primarily intended to indicate the vehicle, or parts thereof, or to give signals, to other traffic for indicating change of drive direction having automatic return to inoperative position due to steering-wheel position

26.

ROTARY CONNECTOR DEVICE AND FLAT CABLE ASSEMBLY FOR ROTARY CONNECTOR DEVICE

      
Application Number 17680298
Status Pending
Filing Date 2022-02-25
First Publication Date 2022-06-09
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tajiri, Yoji
  • Shiotani, Yoshihiro
  • Utsunomiya, Hirofumi

Abstract

A flat cable assembly for a rotary connector device includes a first lead block, a first flat cable, and a second flat cable. The first lead block includes a first lead block body and a first conductor that includes a first exposure surface exposed from the first lead block body and is attached to the first lead block body. The first flat cable includes a first cable end portion connected to the first exposure surface so as to extend from the first exposure surface in a first direction. The second flat cable includes a second cable end portion connected to the first exposure surface so as to extend from the first exposure surface in a second direction, which is different from the first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • H01B 7/04 - Flexible cables, conductors, or cords, e.g. trailing cables
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors

27.

Chargeable battery abnormality detection apparatus and chargeable battery abnormality detection method

      
Application Number 17583680
Grant Number 11796600
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-25
First Publication Date 2022-05-12
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oono, Akira
  • Fujisawa, Kimiko

Abstract

A chargeable battery abnormality detection apparatus configured to detect an abnormality of a chargeable battery includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor, wherein the processor performs the following when executing instructions: calculating a value of an internal resistance of the chargeable battery; determining whether the chargeable battery is being charged or being discharged; determining that an abnormality has occurred in the chargeable battery if either one of the following occurs: the calculated value of the internal resistance decreases while the chargeable battery is being discharged; and the calculated value of the internal resistance increases while the chargeable battery is being charged; and outputting a determination result of the abnormality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/389 - Measuring internal impedance, internal conductance or related variables
  • G01R 31/3835 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC involving only voltage measurements
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte

28.

Electrical connection cassette

      
Application Number 17575182
Grant Number 11764497
Status In Force
Filing Date 2022-01-13
First Publication Date 2022-05-05
Grant Date 2023-09-19
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Honma, Hisao
  • Rikihisa, Hiroaki

Abstract

Provided is an electrical connection cassette with which it is possible to freely expand a device and add functions in accordance with the size of free space. An electrical connection cassette is provided with: a circuit board; and first connection terminals and second connection terminals mounted on the circuit board and having terminal shapes that can be engaged with each other. In a state with a terminal connection direction oriented in a predetermined direction with respect to the circuit board, the first connection terminals are disposed on the side of one main surface of the circuit board, and in a state with a terminal connection direction oriented in a direction parallel to the predetermined direction, the second connection terminals are disposed near the other main surface of the circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/00 - Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, ; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
  • H01R 9/22 - Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 29/00 - Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series/parallel selection

29.

BATTERY STATE DETECTION DEVICE

      
Application Number 17448749
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-09-24
First Publication Date 2022-01-13
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
  • TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iwasaki, Jun
  • Takahashi, Ryosuke
  • Kato, Kazuya
  • Saji, Keita
  • Kakoi, Ryusuke

Abstract

A battery state detection device including a battery post terminal, a case accommodating a circuit board including a current sensing circuit that senses a current by being electrically connected to the battery post terminal, and a harness connection part provided on the case, the harness connection part being capable of having a harness connected thereto, in which the battery post terminal includes a holding part held on one of faces of the case, and an insert part provided in a region from the holding part along a face adjacent to the one of the faces of the case, the battery post terminal contacts the case via at least two faces, the two faces including the one of the faces and the face adjacent to the one of the faces, and the case includes a fitting part, the fitting part being adapted to fit around the insert part by accommodating the insert part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/364 - Battery terminal connectors with integrated measuring arrangements
  • G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC

30.

Wire exterior body and exterior-covered wire harness

      
Application Number 17280153
Grant Number 11738700
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-09-10
First Publication Date 2022-01-06
Grant Date 2023-08-29
Owner
  • Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • Furukawa Automotive Systems Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oshino, Takashi
  • Kamei, Yoshikazu
  • Suyama, Hiroshi
  • Yokozeki, Shuji
  • Kojima, Naoyuki

Abstract

A wire exterior body and an exterior-covered wire harness, capable of reducing vibration noise generated by vibration of the exterior body attached to a vehicle or the like and the wire harness in the exterior body, caused by vibration of the vehicle or the like, are provided. A wire exterior body to be attached to an outer periphery of a wire, formed by bending a resin sheet, includes a plurality of wall parts extending along the extending direction of the wire and forming an accommodating part for accommodating the wire. At least one of the plurality of wall parts has a protruding part protruding from the at least one wall part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • B60R 16/023 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems

31.

CHARGEABLE BATTERY STATE DETECTION APPARATUS AND CHARGEABLE BATTERY STATE DETECTION METHOD

      
Application Number 17459514
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-08-27
First Publication Date 2021-12-16
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iwane, Noriyasu
  • Sato, Etsuzo
  • Watanabe, Yuichi
  • Sato, Kazuyoshi

Abstract

A chargeable battery state detection apparatus configured to detect a state of a chargeable battery is provided, comprising processor(s) and memorie(s) communicatively connected to the processor(s), wherein the processor(s) read out a group of instructions stored in the memorie(s), and execute a detection process for detecting a voltage and a current of the chargeable battery; a storage process for storing voltage values detected at different times by the detection process after charge and discharge is stopped; a fitting process for fitting, with respect to the voltage values, by adjusting coefficients of a predetermined function; a calculation process for calculating an open circuit voltage based on the function; and a discard process for discarding at least a part of the voltage values stored by the storage process when a current value or a voltage value detected by the detection process fluctuates by a predetermined threshold value or greater.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
  • G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

32.

Rotary connector device

      
Application Number 17406080
Grant Number 11843210
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-19
First Publication Date 2021-12-09
Grant Date 2023-12-12
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hasegawa, Yuya
  • Hirai, Syuji
  • Utsunomiya, Hirofumi

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a stator, a rotor and an electrical connector; the rotor including a rotor main body and a connector housing. The connector housing includes a first connector holder and a second connector holder. The second connector holder includes a second holder main body, a first wall, and a second wall. The first wall extends from the second holder main body along an axial direction parallel to the rotation axis. The second wall extends from the second holder main body along the axial direction and is coupled to the first wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 39/00 - Rotary current collectors, distributors or interrupters
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column

33.

Electric wire outer cover and covered wire harness

      
Application Number 17445029
Grant Number 11869683
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-08-13
First Publication Date 2021-12-02
Grant Date 2024-01-09
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oshino, Takashi
  • Kamei, Yoshikazu
  • Suyama, Hiroshi
  • Kojima, Naoyuki

Abstract

An electric wire outer cover is provided which is to be fitted around an electric wire and which has a tubular housing portion where the electric wire is to be housed, the housing portion being formed of a sheet, the housing portion being formed in a folded state. Further, walls forming the housing portion include a first wall having a projection formed therefrom and a second wall having a hole formed therein, and the housing portion is formed by engagement between the first wall and the second wall through melting of the projection that has passed through the hole and welding of the melted projection to the second wall.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H01B 7/17 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form

34.

Rotary connector device

      
Application Number 17330413
Grant Number 11901683
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-05-26
First Publication Date 2021-09-09
Grant Date 2024-02-13
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hasegawa, Yuya

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a stator and a rotation body. The stator includes a first stator main body and a second stator main body. The rotation body is provided rotatably about a rotational axis with respect to the stator. The stator and the rotation body define a cable housing space between the stator and the rotation body. The second stator main body includes a first wall and a second wall. The first wall extends along an axial direction parallel to the rotational axis. The second wall extends along the axial direction and is spaced apart from the first wall in a radial direction perpendicular to the rotational axis. The first wall is disposed between the cable housing space and the second wall in the radial direction. The first stator main body includes an intermediate wall extending along the axial direction and disposed between the first wall and the second wall in the radial direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 39/00 - Rotary current collectors, distributors or interrupters
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • H01R 13/72 - Means for accommodating flexible lead within the holder
  • B62D 1/10 - Hubs; Connecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable

35.

RADAR SYSTEM, PROCESSING METHOD, AND PROCESSING PROGRAM

      
Application Number 17205057
Status Pending
Filing Date 2021-03-18
First Publication Date 2021-08-26
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Otowa, Satoshi
  • Aoyagi, Yasushi

Abstract

A radar apparatus includes a first radar apparatus that transmits and receives a signal with a first frequency and has a first detection area, and a second radar apparatus that transmits and receives a signal with a second frequency different from the first frequency and has a second detection area different from the first detection area. The first radar apparatus and the second radar apparatus are arranged on a vehicle such that the first detection area and the second detection area partially overlap with each other. The second radar apparatus generates second information. The first radar apparatus generates first information, performs arithmetic integration processing based on the first information and the second information to generate integrated information, and transmits the integrated information to a higher-level apparatus.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar
  • G01S 13/34 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal

36.

Electromagnetic shield structure and wire harness

      
Application Number 17228828
Grant Number 11324150
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-04-13
First Publication Date 2021-07-29
Grant Date 2022-05-03
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokoyama, Hiroaki
  • Tanaka, Yoshikazu

Abstract

A first braided wire and a second braided wire that are two cylindrical flexible shield members are fixed with a crimp member at different positions in the circumferential direction on a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electromagnetic shield pipe. Thus, the cylindrical end portions of the braided wires are loosened, and each of sheet-like portions is formed on the end portion, and the sheet-like portions of the end portions of the braided wires are disposed at different positions in the circumferential direction of the electromagnetic shield pipe and fixed with the crimp member on a metal layer of the electromagnetic shield pipe. That is, the braided wires are fixed in a section crimped by the crimp member without being overlapped with each other in the circumferential direction of the electromagnetic shield pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H02G 15/105 - Cable junctions protected by boxes, e.g. by distribution, connection or junction boxes with devices for relieving electrical stress connected to the cable shield only
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

37.

Rotary connector device

      
Application Number 17218169
Grant Number 11394162
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-31
First Publication Date 2021-07-15
Grant Date 2022-07-19
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shiotani, Yoshihiro
  • Tajiri, Yoji
  • Arakawa, Hayato

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a fixed body, a rotation body, and a connector. The rotation body is rotatable about a rotation axis with respect to the fixed body. The rotation body is assembled to the fixed body in a manner to form a first space between the rotation body and the fixed body. The connector includes a second space. The connector includes a first opening and a second opening. One end of a first cable is connected to a first electrode provided in the second space. One end of a second cable is connected to a second electrode provided in the second space. The first cable passes through the first opening. The other end of the first cable is connected to the rotation body. The second cable passes through the second opening. The other end of the second cable is connected to the rotation body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 3/00 - Electrically-conductive connections not otherwise provided for
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column

38.

Rotary connector device and method of assembling rotary connector device

      
Application Number 17218579
Grant Number 11552437
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-31
First Publication Date 2021-07-15
Grant Date 2023-01-10
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hasegawa, Yuya

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a rotation body and a fixed body that engage with each other in a relatively rotatable manner, in an interior thereof, a housing space having a cylindrical shape, and a flat cable housed in the housing space in a wound manner, wherein the rotation body includes: a rotating-side ring plate having an annular shape and an inner-circumferential cylindrical portion having a cylindrical shape; the fixed body includes: a stationary-side ring plate having an annular shape and an outer-circumferential cylindrical portion; the flat cable has a first end coupled to a stationary-side connector; the fixed body includes an insertion portion from the housing space toward an outer side of the fixed body along a rotation axis direction of the rotation body that relatively rotates; and the stationary-side connector is disposed on a main surface of the stationary-side ring plate on an outer side thereof.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members

39.

Rotary connector device

      
Application Number 17213227
Grant Number 11431139
Status In Force
Filing Date 2021-03-26
First Publication Date 2021-07-15
Grant Date 2022-08-30
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Shiotani, Yoshihiro
  • Tajiri, Yoji
  • Arakawa, Hayato

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a fixed body, a rotation body, a connector, and an electrode. The connector is coupled to the fixed body and includes a second space and a cable cutting member in the second space which is in communication with the first space. The electrode is provided in the second space of the connector. An exposed conductor portion provided at one end of a cable is connected to the electrode. The cable extends from the second space to the first space. The other end of the cable is connected to the rotation body. The cable cutting member is configured to cut the cable before the exposed conductor portion connected to the electrode of the connector is disconnected when the cable is pulled due to rotation of the rotation body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 3/00 - Electrically-conductive connections not otherwise provided for
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • H02G 11/00 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column

40.

Wire harness wire end protection method

      
Application Number 17058461
Grant Number 11823812
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-20
First Publication Date 2021-07-01
Grant Date 2023-11-21
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
  • TOYOTA BOSHOKU KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
  • TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kasugai, Yumiko
  • Fujimura, Takuya
  • Takeuchi, Tomoya

Abstract

A wire end of a wire harness is protected. The wire harness includes a wire bundle and a connector connected therewith. The wire bundle includes the wire end, and the wire end includes a bent portion and faces the connector. First, a sheet member is folded perpendicularly to a wire lead-out surface of the connector, thereby forming, concurrently, counter sides facing the wire lead-out surface, side surface covering portions, and a tip end protection portion. Next, the side surface covering portions are folded along a top protection portion formation portion, thereby forming, concurrently, side surface protection portions, a top protection portion and an extending portion. Next, a wire end protection portion is secured, with a pressure-sensitive adhesive tape or the like, to a wire bundle portion while the relative position of the counter sides with respect to the wire lead-out surface is maintained.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 13/012 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for manufacturing wire harnesses
  • H01R 9/22 - Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H02G 15/02 - Cable terminations

41.

Wire harness manufacturing system, conveyance device, routing processing device, examination device, and work board

      
Application Number 17128931
Grant Number 11776713
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-21
First Publication Date 2021-04-15
Grant Date 2023-10-03
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Aramaki, Eiji
  • Kato, Koji
  • Akai, Mitsuyuki
  • Okubo, Takayuki
  • Minami, Nobuyuki

Abstract

A wire harness manufacturing system including a plurality of processing zones and configured to manufacture a wire harness by using a subassembly including a plurality of electrical lines to each of which a connection component is attached includes a conveyance device provided along the plurality of processing zones and including: work boards in a number at least corresponding to the number of the plurality of processing zones; a circulation conveyer configured to sequentially convey each work board in a horizontal state from an upstream side to a downstream side on a downstream conveyance path along the plurality of processing zones and then return the work board from the downstream side to the upstream side on an upstream conveyance path; and a raiser configured to set the work board to a stand-up state in which one of edge parts extending in a conveyance direction of the work board is positioned on an upper side of the other edge part in the work board, and to set the work board in the stand-up state to the horizontal state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 13/012 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for manufacturing wire harnesses

42.

Rotary connector device and fixed body of rotary connector device

      
Application Number 17109149
Grant Number 11444422
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-12-02
First Publication Date 2021-03-25
Grant Date 2022-09-13
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitao, Satoshi
  • Nambu, Shingo
  • Yoshimura, Kenji

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a fixed body and a rotation body. The fixed body includes an internal space. The rotation body is rotatably assembled to the fixed body about a rotational axis with respect to the fixed body. The fixed body includes an inserted portion into which a fixing tool is to be inserted to restrict the fixed body and the rotation body from rotating relative to each other. The inserted portion includes an inner space isolated from the internal space of the fixed body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column

43.

Rotary connector device and rotation body of rotary connector device

      
Application Number 17096956
Grant Number 11909149
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-11-13
First Publication Date 2021-03-04
Grant Date 2024-02-20
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kitao, Satoshi
  • Nambu, Shingo
  • Yoshimura, Kenji

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a fixed body, a rotation body, and a connector. The rotation body is rotatable about a rotation axis with respect to the fixed body. The connector includes a cover, a conductor, and a holding member. The cover includes a first wall and a space therein. The first wall extends from the rotation body in an axial direction substantially parallel to the rotation axis. The holding member is attached to the cover in the space and holds the conductor. The holding member includes, in the first wall, an exposed portion exposed to an outside of the space. The cover and the holding member include a restriction structure to restrict foreign matter from entering the space through the exposed portion. The restriction structure includes a first protrusion that protrudes in a direction substantially orthogonal to the first wall and a first recess in which the first protrusion is fitted.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum

44.

Joined conductor, conductor joining device, method for manufacturing joined conductor, and conductor joining method

      
Application Number 17066672
Grant Number 11862915
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-10-09
First Publication Date 2021-01-28
Grant Date 2024-01-02
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakamura, Toshihiro
  • Nakayama, Tomohiro

Abstract

[Object] The present invention provides a joined conductor and a method for manufacturing a joined conductor that can improve electrical conductivity between conductors. [Solution] In a joined conductor 100 including a joining portion 110 in which a plurality of conductors exposed portions 220 arranged along a longitudinal direction X are fused and joined, the joining portion 110 is configured to have a substantially rectangular shape in an orthogonal cross section orthogonal to the longitudinal direction X, and among a pair of side surfaces in width direction 120 and a pair of side surfaces in up-down direction 130 configured such that a first surface 121 and a second surface 122 that face each other in the orthogonal cross section, and a horn 131 and a horn 132 are paired, on each of the first surface 121 and the second surface 122 of the pair of side surfaces in width direction 120 that are at least one pair, a corrugated portion 140 that has a corrugated shape and in which a ridge 141 protruding outward and a valley 142 recessed inward are alternately continuously provided along the longitudinal direction X is formed.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 7/10 - Contact cables, i.e. having conductors which may be brought into contact by distortion of the cable
  • H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections
  • B23K 20/10 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating making use of vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic welding
  • H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materials; Connections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
  • H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
  • B23K 103/10 - Aluminium or alloys thereof
  • B23K 103/12 - Copper or alloys thereof

45.

Wire exterior body and exterior-covered wire harness

      
Application Number 16970740
Grant Number 11456580
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-01-29
First Publication Date 2021-01-21
Grant Date 2022-09-27
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oshino, Takashi
  • Maeno, Koichi
  • Kojima, Naoyuki
  • Ikeda, Hideyuki
  • Kamei, Yoshikazu

Abstract

b), in the extending direction of the electric wires, of the wall parts (4).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • H01B 7/24 - Devices affording localised protection against mechanical force or pressure

46.

High-frequency transmission line, radar apparatus provided with high-frequency transmission line, and wireless device

      
Application Number 16978536
Grant Number 11799182
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-07
First Publication Date 2021-01-21
Grant Date 2023-10-24
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Murofushi, Noritaka
  • Nakajima, Hikaru

Abstract

The high-frequency transmission line is configured by stacking conductor layers and an insulating layer, and is provided with: a signal via, which extends in a stacking direction and electrically connects the conductor layers together; an input line, which is arranged in one of the conductor layers and inputs an electrical signal to the signal via; a signal line, which is arranged in another one of the conductor layers and is connected to the input line through the signal via; a ground plane, which is arranged in any one of the conductor layers; a conductor arm arranged within a separation region that separates the signal via and the ground plane; and a conductor connection arranged within the separation region and connecting the conductor arm and the ground plane. The conductor arm and the conductor connection are configured to suppress an electrical signal of a predetermined frequency within an electrical signal.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01Q 1/50 - Structural association of antennas with earthing switches, lead-in devices or lightning protectors
  • H01P 3/08 - Microstrips; Strip lines
  • G01S 13/34 - Systems for measuring distance only using transmission of continuous waves, whether amplitude-, frequency-, or phase-modulated, or unmodulated using transmission of continuous, frequency-modulated waves while heterodyning the received signal, or a signal derived therefrom, with a locally-generated signal related to the contemporaneously transmitted signal
  • G01S 7/03 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group - Details of HF subsystems specially adapted therefor, e.g. common to transmitter and receiver

47.

Rotary connector device and rotary connector device assembled structure

      
Application Number 17021003
Grant Number 11325545
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-15
First Publication Date 2021-01-07
Grant Date 2022-05-10
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Utsunomiya, Hirofumi

Abstract

A rotary connector device is provided, which includes a moving member on a stator side in an insertion direction of a steering shaft, the moving member including a first recessed portion recessed in the insertion direction and located in a first direction (X) orthogonal to a center axis (Cx) of the stator, and a second recessed portion recessed in a direction opposite to the first recessed portion and located in a second direction (Y); a rotator including a first guide portion configured to loosely fit together with and guide the first recessed portion; a rotating portion provided in the stator and configured to rotate about the center axis (Cx) includes a second guide portion configured to loosely fit together with and guide the second recessed portion; and the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion are capable of movement in the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 3/00 - Electrically-conductive connections not otherwise provided for
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle

48.

Cable winding device and flat cable routing structure for sliding seat

      
Application Number 17027793
Grant Number 11433786
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-22
First Publication Date 2021-01-07
Grant Date 2022-09-06
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Okumura, Masahiro
  • Saoya, Naoshi

Abstract

A cable winding device is provided, which is for a flexible flat cable routed to a sliding seat slidably supported allowing for forward and backward movement in a longitudinal direction of a fixed rail; a first side end portion of the cable being fixed to an end of the fixed rail corresponding to a first rail end portion; the device including a winding housing portion inside which a second side end portion of the cable is fixed; the winding portion being fixed to a movable body supporting the seat and configured to slide in a forward and backward direction relative to the fixed rail; in a case where the winding portion moves in a forward (or backward) movement direction toward (or away from) the first rail end portion, the cable is wound in the winding portion (or is fed out along the fixed rail from the winding portion).

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60N 2/07 - Slide construction
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
  • B60N 2/06 - Seats specially adapted for vehicles; Arrangement or mounting of seats in vehicles the seat or part thereof being movable, e.g. adjustable the whole seat being movable slidable

49.

Rotary connector device and fixed body for rotary connector device

      
Application Number 17023374
Grant Number 11196225
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-09-17
First Publication Date 2021-01-07
Grant Date 2021-12-07
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Fujimoto, Kazuki
  • Kitao, Satoshi
  • Nambu, Shingo
  • Yoshimura, Kenji

Abstract

A rotary connector device includes a fixed body, a rotation body, and an inhibiting structure. The fixed body includes a first fixed body portion and a second fixed body portion disposed facing each other with a space being defined between the first fixed body portion and the second fixed body portion. The first fixed body portion and the second fixed body portion are coupled at a coupling portion. The rotation body rotatably is assembled to the fixed body. The inhibiting structure is configured to inhibit foreign matter from entering the space through the coupling portion. The coupling portion is exposed to an outer surface of the fixed body.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 3/00 - Electrically-conductive connections not otherwise provided for
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 13/688 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in fuse the fuse being removable with housing part adapted for accessing the fuse

50.

Outer cover body for electrical wires and outer-cover-body-attached wire harness

      
Application Number 16765767
Grant Number 11837855
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-16
First Publication Date 2020-11-12
Grant Date 2023-12-05
Owner
  • Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • Furukawa Automotive Systems Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oshino, Takashi
  • Maeno, Koichi
  • Kojima, Naoyuki
  • Ikeda, Hideyuki
  • Kamei, Yoshikazu

Abstract

An outer cover body for electrical wires, which is formed by bending a resin sheet and to be attached to an outer periphery of an electrical wire, includes a plurality of wall parts extending along an extending direction of the electrical wire and forming an accommodating part for accommodating the electrical wire. At least one of the plurality of wall parts includes a wall surface overlapping part having an outer side wall surface having a first notch, and an inner side wall surface overlapping the outer side wall surface and having a second notch. A branch line through-hole is formed by overlapping the first notch and the second notch.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

51.

Wire exterior body and exterior-covered wire harness

      
Application Number 16958567
Grant Number 11114833
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-27
First Publication Date 2020-10-29
Grant Date 2021-09-07
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kamei, Yoshikazu
  • Oshino, Takashi
  • Ikeda, Hideyuki
  • Kojima, Naoyuki
  • Maeno, Koichi

Abstract

d) facing the thickness direction.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02G 3/30 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings
  • H01B 7/40 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form with arrangements for facilitating mounting or securing
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • H01B 7/18 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by wear, mechanical force or pressure
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

52.

Chargeable battery temperature estimation apparatus and chargeable battery temperature estimation method

      
Application Number 16914118
Grant Number 11575162
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-26
First Publication Date 2020-10-15
Grant Date 2023-02-07
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsushita, Masashi
  • Hamada, Katsuhide

Abstract

A chargeable battery temperature estimation apparatus estimating an internal temperature of a chargeable battery includes a processor performing when executing the instructions stored in a memory: acquiring a detected current value output from a current sensor configured to detect a current flowing in the chargeable battery; calculating a heating value on the basis of the detected current value, the heating value estimating heat generated inside the chargeable battery; acquiring a detected external temperature value output from a temperature sensor configured to detect an external temperature of the chargeable battery; estimating the internal temperature of the chargeable battery based on the calculated heating value and the detected temperature value; and outputting the estimated internal temperature.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • G01R 31/374 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with means for correcting the measurement for temperature or ageing
  • B60R 16/04 - Arrangement of batteries
  • G01K 3/02 - Thermometers giving results other than momentary value of temperature giving integrated values
  • G01K 7/00 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries

53.

Chargeable battery abnormality detection apparatus and chargeable battery abnormality detection method

      
Application Number 16914155
Grant Number 11269014
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-26
First Publication Date 2020-10-15
Grant Date 2022-03-08
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oono, Akira
  • Fujisawa, Kimiko

Abstract

A chargeable battery abnormality detection apparatus configured to detect an abnormality of a chargeable battery includes a processor; and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor, wherein the processor performs the following when executing instructions: calculating a value of an internal resistance of the chargeable battery; determining whether the chargeable battery is being charged or being discharged; determining that an abnormality has occurred in the chargeable battery if either one of the following occurs: the calculated value of the internal resistance decreases while the chargeable battery is being discharged; and the calculated value of the internal resistance increases while the chargeable battery is being charged; and outputting a determination result of the abnormality.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/389 - Measuring internal impedance, internal conductance or related variables
  • G01R 31/3835 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC involving only voltage measurements
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte

54.

Radar device and object detecting method for radar device

      
Application Number 16893008
Grant Number 11378684
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-06-04
First Publication Date 2020-09-24
Grant Date 2022-07-05
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Namiki, Hajime
  • Kobayashi, Hiroyuki
  • Otani, Eisuke

Abstract

Provided is a radar device including: a transmission circuit that transmits a first transmission signal and a second transmission signal which have frequencies different from each other; a reception circuit that receives the first transmission signal and the second transmission signal which are reflected by one or a plurality of objects as a first reception signal and a second reception signal, a processor, and a memory that stores a command group executable by the processor. Quadrature demodulation is performed with respect to each of the first reception signal and the second reception signal, at least one of the first reception signal and the second reception signal is rotated on an IQ plane in correspondence with a predetermined phase angle corresponding to a predetermined distance, and the first frequency or the second frequency, the first reception signal and the second reception signal of which one is rotated is added or subtracted, and the one or plurality of objects are detected on the basis of a processing result of a processing means.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles
  • B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
  • G01S 7/282 - Transmitters
  • G01S 7/285 - Receivers
  • G01S 13/87 - Combinations of radar systems, e.g. primary radar and secondary radar

55.

Rotary connector device and method of assembling rotary connector device

      
Application Number 16840461
Grant Number 11539263
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-06
First Publication Date 2020-07-23
Grant Date 2022-12-27
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Oiwa, Kento
  • Utsunomiya, Hirofumi
  • Ushiyama, Masatoshi
  • Kanazawa, Masashi
  • Sato, Kosuke

Abstract

A rotary connector device body in which a rotator and a stator are assembled so as to be relatively rotatable has a housing space that can house an FFC inside. The rotary connector device body has a viewing window that is a through hole through which the housing space is viewed from outside of the rotary connector device body, a cover member disposed at the viewing window so as to cover the viewing window, an outer regulating portion facing outside of the rotary connector device body and disposed so as to be able to contact an outer surface of the cover member, and an inner regulating portion facing the housing space and disposed so as to be able to contact an inner surface of the cover member. The cover member is disposed between an outer regulating portion and an inner regulating portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02K 5/22 - Auxiliary parts of casings not covered by groups , e.g. shaped to form connection boxes or terminal boxes
  • B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle

56.

Conductor connection device and conductor connection method

      
Application Number 16739205
Grant Number 11152753
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-01-10
First Publication Date 2020-07-16
Grant Date 2021-10-19
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Nakamura, Toshihiro
  • Nakayama, Takashi
  • Nakayama, Tomohiro

Abstract

A conductor connection device for joining a plurality of conductors with ultrasonic welding, the conductor connection device comprising: a horn including a contact surface that is brought into contact with the conductors, the horn being configured to be ultrasonically vibrated; a pair of restricting portions configured to be brought into contact with the contact surface and to be relatively movable along the contact surface; and an anvil that is relatively moved toward and away from the contact surface, the horn and the pair of restricting portions being moved relative to the anvil to sandwich the anvil between the pair of restricting portions facing each other, and at least one of the pair of restricting portions being moved toward the other.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B23K 20/10 - Non-electric welding by applying impact or other pressure, with or without the application of heat, e.g. cladding or plating making use of vibrations, e.g. ultrasonic welding
  • H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections

57.

Electromagnetic shield structure and wire harness

      
Application Number 16837460
Grant Number 11006556
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-04-01
First Publication Date 2020-07-16
Grant Date 2021-05-11
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokoyama, Hiroaki
  • Tanaka, Yoshikazu

Abstract

A first braided wire and a second braided wire that are two cylindrical flexible shield members are fixed with a crimp member at different positions in the circumferential direction on a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electromagnetic shield pipe. Thus, the cylindrical end portions of the braided wires are loosened, and each of sheet-like portions is formed on the end portion, and the sheet-like portions of the end portions of the braided wires are disposed at different positions in the circumferential direction of the electromagnetic shield pipe and fixed with the crimp member on a metal layer of the electromagnetic shield pipe. That is, the braided wires are fixed in a section crimped by the crimp member without being overlapped with each other in the circumferential direction of the electromagnetic shield pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H02G 15/105 - Cable junctions protected by boxes, e.g. by distribution, connection or junction boxes with devices for relieving electrical stress connected to the cable shield only
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

58.

Rechargeable battery short circuit early detection device and rechargeable battery short circuit early detection method

      
Application Number 16810506
Grant Number 11624787
Status In Force
Filing Date 2020-03-05
First Publication Date 2020-06-25
Grant Date 2023-04-11
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Uchino, Naotaka
  • Sato, Etsuzo

Abstract

A rechargeable battery short-circuit early detection device that detects a short-circuit in a rechargeable battery includes one or more processors connected to a current sensor that detects a charging current of the rechargeable battery, wherein the one or more processors are programmed to: while the rechargeable battery is being charged, receive a current signal indicating the charging current from the current sensor; detect a temporal change in the charging current indicated by the current signal; determine, when the charging current increases over time, that there is a possibility that the rechargeable battery has short-circuited; and output data indicating a determined result.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults
  • G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
  • G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
  • G01R 31/382 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health

59.

Electric wire connection structure

      
Application Number 16721535
Grant Number 11387581
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-12-19
First Publication Date 2020-04-30
Grant Date 2022-07-12
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshida, Sho
  • Tachibana, Akira
  • Mitose, Kengo

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an electric wire connection structure including one or more copper-based conductor covered electric wires having a copper-based conductor covered part and exposed part; and one or more aluminum-based conductor covered electric wires having an aluminum-based conductor covered part and exposed part. An ultrasonic joint part is provided at a conductor stacked part in which the copper-based conductor exposed part and the aluminum-based conductor exposed part are superposed. A total contacting length L which is a summed length of a part at which the copper-based conductor exposed part and the aluminum-based conductor exposed part contact and a summed length x of a contour line of a space S formed at a part at which the copper-based conductor exposed part and the aluminum-based conductor exposed part are separate in a joint interface of the ultrasonic joint part satisfy a relational expression of (x/L)×100≤10% based on cross-section observation.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/00 - 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
  • H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materials; Connections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
  • H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 43/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for forming connections by deformation, e.g. crimping tool
  • B23K 1/06 - Soldering, e.g. brazing, or unsoldering making use of vibrations, e.g. supersonic vibrations
  • B23K 101/32 - Wires

60.

Resin composition, resin-coating material, vehicle wire harness and method of producing vehicle wire harness

      
Application Number 16683744
Grant Number 11499067
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-14
First Publication Date 2020-03-12
Grant Date 2022-11-15
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Kenji
  • Sawada, Yuka
  • Oshino, Takashi
  • Suzuki, Yutaka
  • Uchiyama, Yasuharu
  • Osuga, Hideyuki

Abstract

a method of producing a vehicle wire harness.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B29C 35/08 - Heating or curing, e.g. crosslinking or vulcanising by wave energy or particle radiation
  • C09D 123/08 - Copolymers of ethene
  • B29C 48/154 - Coating solid articles, i.e. non-hollow articles
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • C08K 13/02 - Organic and inorganic ingredients
  • C08L 23/08 - Copolymers of ethene
  • H01B 3/44 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes acrylic resins
  • H01B 7/295 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by extremes of temperature or by flame using material resistant to flame
  • H01B 13/012 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for manufacturing wire harnesses
  • H01B 13/14 - Insulating conductors or cables by extrusion
  • B29K 23/00 - Use of polyalkenes as moulding material
  • B29K 105/00 - Condition, form or state of moulded material
  • B29K 105/24 - Condition, form or state of moulded material cross-linked or vulcanised
  • B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof

61.

RADAR DEVICE AND DETECTION METHOD OF TARGET POSITION OF RADAR DEVICE

      
Application Number 16491915
Status Pending
Filing Date 2018-02-22
First Publication Date 2020-03-05
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kagimoto, Taishi
  • Kobayashi, Hiroyuki
  • Okaniwa, Takeo
  • Wakabishi, Tadataka
  • Matsushima, Sadao

Abstract

[OBJECT] To provide a radar device capable of detecting a position of a target in a direction orthogonal to a viewing angle. [OBJECT] To provide a radar device capable of detecting a position of a target in a direction orthogonal to a viewing angle. [ORGANIZATION] In a radar device which detects a target by using a radio wave, the radar device includes: a receiving array antenna (receiving array antenna 17) where a plurality of receiving antenna elements (first receiving antenna 17-1 to eighth receiving antenna 17-8) each having a predetermined length in a first direction are arranged to be disposed in a second direction almost orthogonal to the first direction; a dispersion part (dispersion part 31) which is disposed in a vicinity of the receiving array antenna, and dispersion properties of the radio wave change with respect to the first direction; and a detection part (control and process part 15) which detects the position of the target in the first direction based on the radio wave reflected by the dispersion part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/72 - Radar-tracking systems; Analogous systems for two-dimensional tracking, e.g. combination of angle and range tracking, track-while-scan radar
  • G01S 3/46 - Systems for determining direction or deviation from predetermined direction using antennas spaced apart and measuring phase or time difference between signals therefrom, i.e. path-difference systems
  • H01Q 21/06 - Arrays of individually energised antenna units similarly polarised and spaced apart

62.

Aluminum electrical wire and method for manufacturing aluminum electrical wire

      
Application Number 16671490
Grant Number 10714233
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-11-01
First Publication Date 2020-02-27
Grant Date 2020-07-14
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Uchiyama, Yasuharu
  • Sakaki, Akihiro

Abstract

An aluminum electrical wire includes a conductor including aluminum-based core wires, and an insulating resin covering covering the conductor and having a thickness deviation of not less than 70%. The aluminum-based core wires contain 99 mass % of aluminum, and the conductor is constructed by concentrically twisting 19 or 37 of the aluminum-based core wires at the same pitch in a non-compressed state such that the aluminum electrical wire has a current capacity that is substantially the same as a current capacity of a copper electrical wire having a diameter that is substantially the same as a diameter of the aluminum electrical wire.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • H01B 7/02 - Disposition of insulation
  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
  • H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
  • H01B 3/44 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes acrylic resins
  • H01B 13/06 - Insulating conductors or cables

63.

Stranded conductor and method for manufacturing stranded conductor

      
Application Number 16593002
Grant Number 11566371
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-10-04
First Publication Date 2020-01-30
Grant Date 2023-01-31
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshimaru, Masahiro
  • Osuga, Hideyuki

Abstract

a) include a soft filament made of an aluminum material, disposed along a center (101), and include six soft filaments, twelve soft filaments, and eighteen soft filaments made of an aluminum material, disposed around and concentrically with the center. The filaments are softened filaments that are softened. A lay length (Pa) is from 6.2 times to 15.7 times a conductor diameter of the stranded conductor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core
  • H01B 5/08 - Several wires or the like stranded in the form of a rope
  • H01B 13/02 - Stranding-up
  • D07B 1/14 - Ropes or cables with incorporated auxiliary elements, e.g. for making, extending throughout the length of the rope or cable
  • H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
  • D07B 1/08 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core the layers of which are formed of profiled interlocking wires, i.e. the strands forming concentric layers
  • D07B 3/02 - General-purpose machines or apparatus for producing twisted ropes or cables from component strands of the same or different material in which the supply reels rotate about the axis of the rope or cable

64.

Outer cover body for electrical wires and outer-cover-body-attached wire harness

      
Application Number 16483690
Grant Number 11189397
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-18
First Publication Date 2020-01-23
Grant Date 2021-11-30
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ikeda, Hideyuki
  • Kamei, Yoshikazu
  • Kojima, Naoyuki
  • Takamura, Satoshi
  • Oshino, Takashi

Abstract

3.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 7/24 - Devices affording localised protection against mechanical force or pressure
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs

65.

Rotary connector device

      
Application Number 16484754
Grant Number 10981525
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-02-09
First Publication Date 2020-01-02
Grant Date 2021-04-20
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Hiroki, Kenji

Abstract

A rotary connector device capable of reducing the number of components and enhancing assembly workability provided with: a stationary member; a rotary member to be attached to the stationary member to be capable of relative rotation with respect to the stationary member, the rotary member including a steering wheel insertion hole into which an insertion convex portion of a steering wheel is to be inserted; and an intermediate stationary member provided to be movable between a locked position and a lock released position with respect to the rotary member, wherein the intermediate stationary member is provided with a regulating portion, the regulating portion being configured to, at the locked position, regulate relative rotation of the rotary member when the regulating portion is engaged with the stationary member.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • B62D 1/02 - Steering controls, i.e. means for initiating a change of direction of the vehicle vehicle-mounted

66.

Electrical connection cassette

      
Application Number 16424787
Grant Number 11258191
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-29
First Publication Date 2019-11-21
Grant Date 2022-02-22
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Honma, Hisao
  • Rikihisa, Hiroaki

Abstract

Provided is an electrical connection cassette with which it is possible to freely expand a device and add functions in accordance with the size of free space. An electrical connection cassette is provided with: a circuit board; and first connection terminals and second connection terminals mounted on the circuit board and having terminal shapes that can be engaged with each other. In a state with a terminal connection direction oriented in a predetermined direction with respect to the circuit board, the first connection terminals are disposed on the side of one main surface of the circuit board, and in a state with a terminal connection direction oriented in a direction parallel to the predetermined direction, the second connection terminals are disposed near the other main surface of the circuit board.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/00 - Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, ; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
  • H01R 9/22 - Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01R 9/24 - Terminal blocks
  • H01R 29/00 - Coupling parts for selective co-operation with a counterpart in different ways to establish different circuits, e.g. for voltage selection, for series/parallel selection

67.

Damping member and rotary connector device

      
Application Number 16466985
Grant Number 11692609
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-05
First Publication Date 2019-10-03
Grant Date 2023-07-04
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Satoshi, Tanaka
  • Yoji, Tajiri
  • Kenji, Yamagoshi
  • Kento, Oiwa

Abstract

A damping member reduces noise between a rotary connector device and a vehicle body side, which are connected. An engaging portion is inserted through the damping member, and is provided in a rotary connector device. The engaging portion engages with an engaged portion provided in a vehicle body side, and includes an engaging shaft extending in an insertion direction and an engaging claw protruding from the tip side of the engaging shaft. The damping member is formed of butyl rubber, and includes a first slit through which the engaging shaft is inserted and a second slit extending from the first slit toward the protruding direction side of the engaging claw. The first slit and the second slit communicate with each other, the engaging portion being inserted there through.

IPC Classes  ?

  • F16F 15/08 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means with rubber springs
  • F16F 1/377 - Springs made of material having high internal friction characterised by having a particular shape having holes or openings
  • F16F 15/04 - Suppression of vibrations of non-rotating, e.g. reciprocating, systems; Suppression of vibrations of rotating systems by use of members not moving with the rotating system using elastic means
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column

68.

Pulse generating device and output adjustment method thereof

      
Application Number 16437523
Grant Number 11187781
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-06-11
First Publication Date 2019-09-26
Grant Date 2021-11-30
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Kei
  • Kagimoto, Taishi
  • Matsushima, Sadao

Abstract

A pulse generating device of an in-vehicle radar configured to output a high frequency pulse including a main lobe and a side lobe includes a high frequency oscillator that generates a carrier wave of a predetermined frequency, an output variable device that adjusts an output of the high frequency oscillator, a power measuring unit that measures the output of the high frequency oscillator, a temperature measuring unit that measures an ambient temperature, a baseband pulse generating unit that generates a signal of a pulse shape, and a modulator that modulates the output of the high frequency oscillator with the signal of the pulse shape, and, when the ambient temperature is a first threshold value or less, the output or the pulse shape is adjusted so that the side lobe is a predetermined output or less.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 7/282 - Transmitters
  • G01S 7/40 - Means for monitoring or calibrating
  • G01K 1/14 - Supports; Fastening devices; Arrangements for mounting thermometers in particular locations

69.

Rotary connector device

      
Application Number 16328966
Grant Number 10833466
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-08-10
First Publication Date 2019-09-12
Grant Date 2020-11-10
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Yamashita, Kendy Rodrigo

Abstract

f) constituting a horn circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • B60R 21/16 - Inflatable occupant restraints or confinements designed to inflate upon impact or impending impact, e.g. air bags
  • B62D 1/10 - Hubs; Connecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable
  • H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors

70.

Connection structure body and rotary connector apparatus provided with connection structure body

      
Application Number 16406786
Grant Number 10611324
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-05-08
First Publication Date 2019-08-29
Grant Date 2020-04-07
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Utsunomiya, Hirofumi
  • Kanazawa, Masashi

Abstract

d) and the conductive portion (61-2) constitute an abnormality detection circuit by forming a part of a closed circuit.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 3/00 - Electrically-conductive connections not otherwise provided for
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
  • H01R 4/58 - 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 characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle

71.

Electromagnetic shielding tube, electromagnetic shielding structure

      
Application Number 16378784
Grant Number 10548250
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-04-09
First Publication Date 2019-08-01
Grant Date 2020-01-28
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamasaki, Masanori
  • Yuasa, Tatsuya
  • Sakai, Katsutoshi
  • Nagao, Akihiro

Abstract

The outer layer is peeled exactly a predetermined length from the end portion of the electromagnetic shielding tube. That is, the metal layer is exposed exactly a predetermined range at the end portion of the electromagnetic shielding tube. A flexible conductor is connected to the exposed metal layer. A separated portion is provided in the inner layer. The separated portion is formed along the length direction of the electromagnetic shielding tube. Additionally, a depth of the separated portion is the same value as the thickness of the inner layer. As such, the inner surface of the metal layer is exposed at the separated portion. It is preferable that the separated portion be formed at a plurality of locations in the circumferential direction. The inner layer is divided into a plurality of sections in the circumferential direction by the separated portion. The separated portion is a terminal processed portion, which mitigates the effects caused by differences in the physical properties of the inner layer and the metal layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
  • H02G 15/068 - Cable terminating boxes, frames or other structures with devices for relieving electrical stress connected to the cable shield only
  • H01B 7/04 - Flexible cables, conductors, or cords, e.g. trailing cables
  • H01B 17/62 - Insulating-layers or insulating-films on metal bodies
  • H01R 11/12 - End pieces terminating in an eye, hook, or fork
  • H01R 4/28 - Clamped connections; Spring connections
  • H01R 4/60 - Connections between or with tubular conductors

72.

Rotary connector and fixing structure of rotary connector

      
Application Number 16304492
Grant Number 10587085
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-04-28
First Publication Date 2019-07-18
Grant Date 2020-03-10
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
  • TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
  • KABUSHIKI KAISHA TOKAI RIKA DENKI SEISAKUSHO (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirai, Shuji
  • Kamiya, Kazutaka
  • Kosugi, Toshihiko
  • Shigeyama, Shigeo
  • Ishigure, Nobuyuki
  • Chiba, Yoshio
  • Ikegame, Kunihiko
  • Matsumura, Hideki
  • Usuya, Tadashi

Abstract

Looseness of a rotary connector and lifting of the rotary connector which occurs depending on a harness wiring state are prevented, to reduce inconvenience such as generation of an abnormal sound due to the rotary connector contacting a steering wheel. a from the opposing side.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 39/00 - Rotary current collectors, distributors or interrupters
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • B62D 1/10 - Hubs; Connecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • H01R 12/70 - Coupling devices
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • H01R 39/02 - Rotary current collectors, distributors or interrupters - Details

73.

Secondary battery state detection device and secondary battery state detection method

      
Application Number 16361163
Grant Number 10928458
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-21
First Publication Date 2019-07-18
Grant Date 2021-02-23
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iwane, Noriyasu
  • Higuchi, Atsuhito

Abstract

A secondary battery state detection device for detecting the state of a secondary battery includes at least one processor and at least one memory that is communicably connected to the at least one processor. The at least one processor reads a set of instructions stored in the at least one memory, and executes detection processing in which a charging voltage is detected, the charging voltage being generated when an alternator that generates an adjustable voltage charges the secondary battery; computation processing in which a charging resistance is computed as an internal resistance of the secondary battery when the alternator charges the secondary battery; and estimation processing in which a state of charge of the secondary battery is estimated on the basis of the charging voltage detected by the detection processing and on the charging resistance computed by the computation processing.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • G01R 31/3842 - Arrangements for monitoring battery or accumulator variables, e.g. SoC combining voltage and current measurements
  • G01R 31/388 - Determining ampere-hour charge capacity or SoC involving voltage measurements
  • G01R 31/389 - Measuring internal impedance, internal conductance or related variables
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • H02J 7/14 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from dynamo-electric generators driven at varying speed, e.g. on vehicle
  • B60R 16/04 - Arrangement of batteries
  • G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]

74.

Electromagnetic shield structure and wire harness

      
Application Number 16363466
Grant Number 10660248
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-25
First Publication Date 2019-07-18
Grant Date 2020-05-19
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yokoyama, Hiroaki
  • Tanaka, Yoshikazu

Abstract

A first braided wire and a second braided wire that are two cylindrical flexible shield members are fixed with a crimp member at different positions in the circumferential direction on a cross section perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the electromagnetic shield pipe. Thus, the cylindrical end portions of the braided wires are loosened, and each of sheet-like portions is formed on the end portion, and the sheet-like portions of the end portions of the braided wires are disposed at different positions in the circumferential direction of the electromagnetic shield pipe and fixed with the crimp member on a metal layer of the electromagnetic shield pipe. That is, the braided wires are fixed in a section crimped by the crimp member without being overlapped with each other in the circumferential direction of the electromagnetic shield pipe.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H02G 15/105 - Cable junctions protected by boxes, e.g. by distribution, connection or junction boxes with devices for relieving electrical stress connected to the cable shield only
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

75.

Rotary connector device

      
Application Number 16298450
Grant Number 10686286
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-03-11
First Publication Date 2019-07-04
Grant Date 2020-06-16
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ushiyama, Masatoshi

Abstract

Provided is a rotary connector device comprising a rotator, a stator that is a member configured to hold the rotator rotatably around an axis line and form an annular space around the axis line between the rotator and the stator, a rotator side connector held by the rotator and configured to enable an external electrical connection, a stator side connector held by the stator and configured to enable an external electrical connection, and a flat cable that is flexible, housed in the annular space, and configured to electrically connect the rotator side connector and the stator side connector, wherein the rotator includes a rotator main body that is an annular member disposed around the axis line, and a connector housing section having a connector housing space that is a space passing through between the annular space and outside of the annular space.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle

76.

Flat cable, rotary connector using the same, and method for producing flat cable

      
Application Number 16275740
Grant Number 10804011
Status In Force
Filing Date 2019-02-14
First Publication Date 2019-06-20
Grant Date 2020-10-13
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Suzuki, Yutaka
  • Watanabe, Michimasa
  • Watabe, Haruki
  • Hiroki, Kenji

Abstract

A flat cable 10 according to the invention has a plurality of arrayed conductors 11; and an insulating layer 12 covering the periphery of the conductors 11 with a coating film, in which the insulating layer 12 includes a plurality of layers, the outermost layer 13 of the insulating layer 12 and the innermost layer 14 contacting the conductors are both formed from polyphenylene sulfide-based resins, and the melting point of the polyphenylene sulfide-based resin constituting the innermost layer 14 is lower by 5° C. or more than the melting point of the polyphenylene sulfide-based resin constituting the outermost layer 13.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 7/08 - Flat or ribbon cables
  • H01B 13/06 - Insulating conductors or cables
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • H01B 7/02 - Disposition of insulation
  • G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
  • H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
  • H01B 3/30 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes

77.

Flexible flat cable connector, flexible flat cable connection structure, and rotary connector device

      
Application Number 16198402
Grant Number 10756463
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-11-21
First Publication Date 2019-05-30
Grant Date 2020-08-25
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hiroki, Kenji
  • Yamashita, Kendy Rodrigo

Abstract

b) of an FFC (14); a bottom wall (45) provided on the recessed portion (44); paired side walls (46, 46) each disposed at both ends of the recessed portion (44) and facing each other in the width direction of the FFC (14); a plurality of protruding portions (47A, 47A, . . . ) provided on the bottom wall (45); and paired projections (48, 48) projecting from the paired side walls (46, 46), facing each other, and spaced apart from the bottom wall (45).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 13/15 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure
  • H01R 12/59 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle

78.

Aluminum alloy wire, aluminum alloy stranded wire, covered electric wire, and wire harness

      
Application Number 16236744
Grant Number 10418142
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-12-31
First Publication Date 2019-05-09
Grant Date 2019-09-17
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshida, Sho
  • Mitose, Kengo
  • Sekiya, Shigeki

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an aluminum alloy wire or the like which can secure a high conductivity and a moderately low yield strength, and realize both a high elongation and a moderate tensile strength. An aluminum alloy wire of the present disclosure contains 0.10 to 1.00% by mass of Mg, 0.10 to 1.20% by mass of Si, 0.10 to 1.40% by mass of Fe, 0 to 0.10% by mass of Ti, 0 to 0.030% by mass of B, 0 to 1.00% by mass of Cu, 0 to 1.00% by mass of Mn, 0 to 1.00% by mass of Cr, 0 to 0.50% by mass of Zr, and 0 to 0.50% by mass of Ni, the balance being Al and 0.30% by mass or less of impurities. Coarse crystal grains are present in a vertical cross-sectional structure of the wire taken in a lengthwise direction of the wire. The greatest grain size of the coarse crystal grains as measured in the lengthwise direction of the wire is equal to or greater than a diameter of the wire. A proportion of an area of the coarse crystal grains to the total of the areas of all the crystal grains within a range of the vertical cross-sectional structure in which the vertical cross-sectional structure is measured, is 50% or more. Elongation of the wire is 10% or more.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
  • B22D 11/00 - Continuous casting of metals, i.e. casting in indefinite lengths
  • B21C 1/02 - Drawing metal wire or like flexible metallic material by drawing machines or apparatus in which the drawing action is effected by drums
  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
  • 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

79.

Rotary connector device

      
Application Number 16089711
Grant Number 10647275
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-29
First Publication Date 2019-04-25
Grant Date 2020-05-12
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Ushiyama, Masatoshi

Abstract

The rotary connector device includes a rotator and a stator. The connector housing section of the rotator is formed so as to be capable of holding a rotator side connector configured to enable an electrical connections with the outside, and includes: a connector holding section protruding from the rotator main body of the rotator to the outside of an annular space in the stator; and a cover member that is a member configured to at least partially cover the connector holding section along a direction in which the connector holding section protrudes.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • H01R 13/506 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
  • H01R 107/00 - Four or more poles

80.

Rotary connector device

      
Application Number 16089901
Grant Number 10439348
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-03-29
First Publication Date 2019-03-21
Grant Date 2019-10-08
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Hirai, Shuji
  • Kamiya, Kazutaka

Abstract

A rotator, which is configured by an annular top plate and a cylindrically shaped inner peripheral portion, and a stator, which is configured by assembling an annular stator main body and a cylindrically shaped sub stator, are assembled to be relatively rotatable in both a clockwise direction and a counterclockwise direction. An SRC that houses a flat cable being wound inside of a housing space formed therein is provided with a stator locking portion that enables a frame-shaped locking portion that extends from the stator main body to lock with a protruding locking portion that is formed on the sub stator; and a recess-protrusion fitting portion that suppresses the entry of foreign matter into the housing space. The recess-protrusion fitting portion is disposed on an opposing portion that corresponds to the stator locking portion.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • B62D 1/10 - Hubs; Connecting hubs to steering columns, e.g. adjustable
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases

81.

Connection connector, connection connector-provided flat cable, and rotary connector device

      
Application Number 16076476
Grant Number 10351083
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-02-14
First Publication Date 2019-02-14
Grant Date 2019-07-16
Owner
  • Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • Furukawa Automotive Systems Inc. (Japan)
Inventor Kanazawa, Masashi

Abstract

A connection connector, which is arranged at an end section of an FFC including strip-shaped conductors, includes a busbar including a connection pin section to be connected to another terminal, and a resin holder configured to hold the busbar. The busbar includes a conductor connection section to be electrically connected to a strip-shaped conductor, and a longitudinal coupling section coupling the connection pin section with the conductor connection section. The longitudinal coupling section includes a resistance element arrangement space in which a resistance element can be arranged, and a selective detachment section configured to be selectively detached depending on an arrangement of the resistance element in the resistance element arrangement space and electrically separate the connection pin section and the conductor connection section.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 3/00 - Electrically-conductive connections not otherwise provided for
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
  • H01R 12/00 - Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, specially adapted for printed circuits, e.g. printed circuit boards [PCB], flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures, e.g. terminal strips, ; Coupling devices specially adapted for printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures; Terminals specially adapted for contact with, or insertion into, printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables, or like generally planar structures
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • G01R 31/04 - Testing connections, e.g. of plugs or non-disconnectable joints

82.

Device for estimating degradation of secondary cell, and method for estimating degradation of secondary cell

      
Application Number 16145007
Grant Number 11143710
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-27
First Publication Date 2019-01-31
Grant Date 2021-10-12
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Mitsuyama, Taiji
  • Sato, Etsuzo
  • Iwane, Noriyasu
  • Uchino, Naotaka
  • Narui, Hirokazu
  • Oono, Akira
  • Morikawa, Takayuki

Abstract

A secondary battery deterioration estimation device includes receiving a first signal representing a discharging voltage; receiving a second signal representing a discharging current from a current sensor; calculating values of elements forming an equivalent circuit of the secondary battery based on the first and second signals; calculating a state of health (SOH) of the secondary battery based on the values of the elements forming the equivalent circuit; generating history information showing history of a use state of the secondary battery; calculating the SOH of the secondary battery based on the history information; determining a deterioration state of the secondary battery with reference to at least one of the SOH calculated by the values of the elements or the SOH calculated by the history information by the processor in accordance with a state of the secondary battery; and outputting data representing the deterioration state of the secondary battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
  • G01R 31/389 - Measuring internal impedance, internal conductance or related variables
  • G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery

83.

Secondary battery deterioration estimation device and secondary battery deterioration estimation method

      
Application Number 16144985
Grant Number 11163010
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-09-27
First Publication Date 2019-01-31
Grant Date 2021-11-02
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Iwane, Noriyasu
  • Mitsuyama, Taiji

Abstract

A secondary battery deterioration estimation device includes a memory; and a processor which executes the following processes based on executable programs stored in the memory, generating history information showing history of a use state of the secondary battery with reference to a signal output from a current sensor detecting a current flowing through the secondary battery; calculating values of elements forming an equivalent circuit of the secondary battery; calculating a state of health (SOH) of the secondary battery based on the values of the elements forming the equivalent circuit; correcting the values of the elements before the SOH is calculated or the value of the SOH obtained by the calculation based on the history information; and outputting data representing the SOH of the secondary battery.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/392 - Determining battery ageing or deterioration, e.g. state of health
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • G01R 31/36 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC]
  • H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
  • H01M 10/42 - Methods or arrangements for servicing or maintenance of secondary cells or secondary half-cells
  • G01R 31/389 - Measuring internal impedance, internal conductance or related variables
  • G01R 31/396 - Acquisition or processing of data for testing or for monitoring individual cells or groups of cells within a battery
  • G01R 31/367 - Software therefor, e.g. for battery testing using modelling or look-up tables
  • G01R 31/374 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with means for correcting the measurement for temperature or ageing
  • G01R 31/371 - Arrangements for testing, measuring or monitoring the electrical condition of accumulators or electric batteries, e.g. capacity or state of charge [SoC] with remote indication, e.g. on external chargers

84.

Tape assembly, rotary connector, and method for producing tape assembly

      
Application Number 16062617
Grant Number 10574011
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-12-15
First Publication Date 2019-01-03
Grant Date 2020-02-25
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Tanaka, Satoshi
  • Inaba, Hiroaki
  • Takubo, Katsumi

Abstract

Provided is a dummy tape assembly (60) that is attached to a rotary connector. The dummy tape assembly (60) includes a tape body (70) including a plurality of dummy tape portions (61) and a folding back portion (62) integrally formed therein. The plurality of dummy tape portions (61) differ in length in a length direction. The folding back portion (62) connects the dummy tape portions (61) to each other at end portions in the length direction of the dummy tape portions (61) in a folded state. The plurality of dummy tape portions (61) each include attachment holes (63) near both ends in length direction of each of the plurality of dummy tape portion (61), the openings being configured to allow the tape body (70) to be attached to the rotary connector (1).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels

85.

Steering column structure

      
Application Number 16106868
Grant Number 10894557
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-08-21
First Publication Date 2018-12-13
Grant Date 2021-01-19
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Utsunomiya, Hirofumi
  • Ushiyama, Masatoshi

Abstract

A steering column structure includes a rotary connector, a steering column cover, and a steering lower cover attached with a gap defined between the steering lower cover and the steering column cover. The steering column cover includes a first side wall portion defining the gap, and a first insertion hole that is disposed in the first side wall portion and into which the rotary connector is inserted. The steering lower cover includes a second side wall portion facing the first side wall portion and defining the gap together with the first side wall portion, and a second insertion hole that is disposed in the second side wall portion and into which the rotary connector is inserted. The first side wall portion includes a first dam portion disposed in a position corresponding to the rotary connector above the rotary connector.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B62D 1/16 - Steering columns
  • F16J 1/00 - Pistons; Trunk pistons; Plungers
  • B62D 1/04 - Hand wheels
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • H01R 39/00 - Rotary current collectors, distributors or interrupters

86.

Aluminum electrical wire and method for manufacturing aluminum electrical wire

      
Application Number 16017321
Grant Number 10468154
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-06-25
First Publication Date 2018-12-06
Grant Date 2019-11-05
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Uchiyama, Yasuharu
  • Sakaki, Akihiro

Abstract

A conductor including multiple aluminum-based core wires, and an insulating resin covering directly covering the conductor such that the insulating resin covering is in contact with the aluminum-based core wires. The aluminum-based core wires includes one aluminum-based core wire containing not less than 99 mass % of aluminum in a center of the conductor and aluminum-based core wires positioned concentrically from the center of the conductor, and the conductor is constructed by concentrically twisting 19 or 37 of the aluminum-based core wires in a non-compressed state and at a same pitch such that a thickness deviation of the insulating resin covering is not less than 70%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • H01B 7/02 - Disposition of insulation
  • C22C 21/00 - Alloys based on aluminium
  • C22F 1/04 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon
  • H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
  • H01B 3/44 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances waxes acrylic resins
  • H01B 13/06 - Insulating conductors or cables

87.

Rotary connector device

      
Application Number 16028551
Grant Number 10199786
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-07-06
First Publication Date 2018-11-01
Grant Date 2019-02-05
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamashita, Rodrigo Kendy
  • Utsunomiya, Hirofumi
  • Ushiyama, Masatoshi
  • Kawamura, Tomoki

Abstract

The present invention provides a rotary connector device that enables relative rotation between the rotator and the stator to be easily and reliably fixed at a neutral position even when a steering device is disengaged. A rotary connector device (1) according to the present invention is provided with: a self-rotation pin (50) that is self-rotatable with respect to a sleeve (30) and that is provided with a pin-side notch (521) that restricts the self-rotation by coming into contact with an inner circumferential surface of a stator-side inner-circumferential cylindrical portion (23); a stationary-side gear (231) and a self-rotation-side gear (511) that transmit the relative rotation and the self-rotation in an interlocked manner; and a stationary-side switching mechanism (40) and a pin protrusion (52) that switch, in a neutral position, the self-rotation pin (50) from a released state to a restricted state.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 39/00 - Rotary current collectors, distributors or interrupters
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle

88.

Stranded conductor and method for manufacturing stranded conductor

      
Application Number 15982375
Grant Number 10458064
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-17
First Publication Date 2018-09-20
Grant Date 2019-10-29
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshimaru, Masahiro
  • Osuga, Hideyuki

Abstract

a) include a soft filament made of an aluminum material, disposed along a center (101), and include six soft filaments, twelve soft filaments, and eighteen soft filaments made of an aluminum material, disposed around and concentrically with the center. The filaments are softened filaments that are softened. A lay length (Pa) is from 6.2 times to 15.7 times a conductor diameter of the stranded conductor.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 5/08 - Several wires or the like stranded in the form of a rope
  • D07B 1/08 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core the layers of which are formed of profiled interlocking wires, i.e. the strands forming concentric layers
  • D07B 1/06 - Ropes or cables built-up from metal wires, e.g. of section wires around a hemp core
  • H01B 13/02 - Stranding-up
  • D07B 1/14 - Ropes or cables with incorporated auxiliary elements, e.g. for making, extending throughout the length of the rope or cable
  • H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
  • D07B 3/02 - General-purpose machines or apparatus for producing twisted ropes or cables from component strands of the same or different material in which the supply reels rotate about the axis of the rope or cable

89.

Monitoring device and monitoring method

      
Application Number 15974935
Grant Number 10901078
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-05-09
First Publication Date 2018-09-13
Grant Date 2021-01-26
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Aoyagi, Yasushi
  • Shimizu, Nobuyuki

Abstract

A monitoring device to monitor traffic behind and on both sides of a vehicle includes a radar detecting a traveling object in a pair of first detection areas that are defined behind and on left and right sides, respectively, of the vehicle and in a pair of second detection areas that are defined behind and on the left and right sides, respectively, of the vehicle, the second detection area having a width in a vehicle width direction narrower than a width of the first detection area; a detector detecting a moving direction in which the vehicle is moving and other moving indicators to find a moving status of the vehicle; and a processor causing the radar to switch to the second detection areas when the detected moving status indicates that the moving direction of the vehicle is straight ahead and at least one other moving indicator satisfies a prescribed condition.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B60R 21/34 - Protecting non-occupants of a vehicle, e.g. pedestrians
  • G01S 13/56 - Discriminating between fixed and moving objects or between objects moving at different speeds for presence detection
  • G08G 1/16 - Anti-collision systems
  • G08B 21/00 - Alarms responsive to a single specified undesired or abnormal condition and not otherwise provided for
  • B60R 21/00 - Arrangements or fittings on vehicles for protecting or preventing injuries to occupants or pedestrians in case of accidents or other traffic risks
  • G01S 13/04 - Systems determining presence of a target
  • G01S 13/931 - Radar or analogous systems, specially adapted for specific applications for anti-collision purposes of land vehicles

90.

Waterproof connection structure, connection structure body, and partition member

      
Application Number 15755212
Grant Number 10594063
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-08-30
First Publication Date 2018-08-30
Grant Date 2020-03-17
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Saoya, Naoshi
  • Okumura, Masahiro

Abstract

Object: It is desirable to provide a waterproof connection structure, a connection structure body, and a partition member that can easily and reliably prevent water penetration. Resolution Means: The waterproof connecting portion (1A) of a connection structure body (1) includes an FFC (30) formed by sandwiching a plurality of flat conductors (41) arranged in parallel in a width direction in a sheet-like insulating covering, a plurality of insulated wires (40) each obtained by covering a conductor (41) with an insulating covering (42), a plurality of WF terminals (20) that are arranged in parallel in the width direction and connect the flat conductors (41) and the conductors (41), a terminal holder (10) that partitions the WF terminals (20) in an insulating manner, and a butyl sheet (50) that integrally covers the plurality of WF terminals (20) partitioned by the terminal holder (10) and the terminal holder (10), and has waterproofing properties, insulating properties, and stretching properties.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/67 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures characterised by the terminal insulation penetrating terminals
  • H01R 4/70 - Insulation of connections
  • H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
  • H01R 12/63 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to another shape cable
  • H01B 3/28 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by the insulating materials; Selection of materials for their insulating or dielectric properties mainly consisting of organic substances natural or synthetic rubbers
  • H01B 7/28 - Protection against damage caused by external factors, e.g. sheaths or armouring by moisture, corrosion, chemical attack or weather

91.

Method for manufacturing terminal-equipped electrical wires

      
Application Number 15506420
Grant Number 10418772
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-08-25
First Publication Date 2018-08-30
Grant Date 2019-09-17
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS, INC. (Japan)
  • TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kihara, Yasushi
  • Kawamura, Yukihiro
  • Tonoike, Takashi
  • Nakashima, Takahito
  • Kobayashi, Hiroshi
  • Taga, Hiroyasu

Abstract

b). A cover crimping portion (9) preliminarily compresses the cover portion (27). Next, temporarily compressed terminal-equipped electrical wires are disposed between different molds. When the molds are caused to mesh so that the crimping portion (5) is compressed, the cover crimping portion (9) is forcefully compressed. In other words, the cover crimping portion (9) is subjected to final compression. In other words, the present invention is provided with a first compression step for preliminarily compressing the cover portion (27) and a second compression step for forcefully compressing the covering part.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/02 - Soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 4/10 - 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
  • H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 43/048 - Crimping apparatus or processes
  • 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 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors

92.

Rotatable connector device

      
Application Number 15957500
Grant Number 10574012
Status In Force
Filing Date 2018-04-19
First Publication Date 2018-08-23
Grant Date 2020-02-25
Owner
  • Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • Furukawa Automotive Systems Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuo, Ryosuke
  • Mitose, Kengo

Abstract

2−249.35X+1406.9 for a bending radius of 4 to 8 mm, where X denotes bending radius, and Y denotes 0.2% yield stress, and has an electrical conductivity of 50% IACS or greater.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • H01B 7/08 - Flat or ribbon cables
  • H01R 13/03 - Contact members characterised by the material, e.g. plating or coating materials
  • C22C 9/02 - Alloys based on copper with tin as the next major constituent
  • C22C 9/06 - Alloys based on copper with nickel or cobalt as the next major constituent
  • C22F 1/08 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of copper or alloys based thereon
  • H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
  • H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • H05K 1/02 - Printed circuits - Details
  • B60R 21/017 - Electrical circuits for triggering safety arrangements in case of vehicle accidents or impending vehicle accidents including arrangements for providing electric power to the safety arrangements

93.

Battery state sensing device and manufacturing method therefor

      
Application Number 15739124
Grant Number 10451677
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-06-28
First Publication Date 2018-06-28
Grant Date 2019-10-22
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Tanaka, Kazuyuki

Abstract

A battery state detecting device (100) includes a shunt resistor (5), a post connection terminal (1), a harness connection terminal (2), a circuit board (6), and a connector (3). The post connection terminal (1) is electrically connected to a battery post (91) of a battery (90). The harness connection terminal (2) is electrically connected to a harness (80). The circuit board (6) detects current flowing in the shunt resistor (5). The connector (3) outputs a result of the detection made by the circuit board (6). The post connection terminal (1) is arranged next to the circuit board (6) in a thickness direction of the circuit board (6). On one side of the circuit board (6) in the thickness direction thereof, at least part of a post connecting portion (11), which is a part of the post connection terminal (1) connected to the battery post (91), is arranged within a space between the harness connection terminal (2) and the connector (3).

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01R 31/364 - Battery terminal connectors with integrated measuring arrangements
  • H01M 2/30 - Terminals
  • H01M 10/48 - Accumulators combined with arrangements for measuring, testing or indicating the condition of cells, e.g. the level or density of the electrolyte
  • G01R 1/20 - Modifications of basic electric elements for use in electric measuring instruments; Structural combinations of such elements with such instruments

94.

Wire harness, connection method between covered conducting wire and terminal, and wire harness structure body

      
Application Number 15127630
Grant Number 10305240
Status In Force
Filing Date 2015-03-20
First Publication Date 2018-06-21
Grant Date 2019-05-28
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
  • TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA (Japan)
Inventor
  • Kihara, Yasushi
  • Kawamura, Yukihiro
  • Tonoike, Takashi
  • Nakashima, Takahito
  • Kobayashi, Hiroshi
  • Taga, Hiroyasu

Abstract

b) is set so that the compression rates are within these ranges. In the present invention, the compression rate is calculated by: (cross-sectional area after compression)/(cross-sectional area before compression). That is, 80% compression rate means that the cross-sectional area has decreased by 20% due to compression. That is, the relationships of 80%≥(A1/A0)≥50% and 90%≥(B1/B0)≥40% are satisfied.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 4/62 - Connections between conductors of different materials; Connections between or with aluminium or steel-core aluminium conductors
  • H01R 4/70 - Insulation of connections
  • H01R 43/058 - Crimping mandrels
  • H01R 43/048 - Crimping apparatus or processes
  • 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
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric

95.

Aluminum alloy conductor wire, aluminum alloy stranded wire, coated wire, wire harness and method of manufacturing aluminum alloy conductor wire

      
Application Number 15847199
Grant Number 10553327
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-12-19
First Publication Date 2018-05-03
Grant Date 2020-02-04
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yoshida, Sho
  • Matsuo, Ryosuke
  • Sekiya, Shigeki
  • Mitose, Kengo

Abstract

2. Mg/Si ratio, which is a ratio of Mg in mass % to Si in mass %, is greater than 1.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • C22F 1/043 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of aluminium or alloys based thereon of alloys with silicon as the next major constituent
  • H01B 13/012 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for manufacturing wire harnesses
  • C22C 21/02 - Alloys based on aluminium with silicon as the next major constituent
  • H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables

96.

Cable connection structure and manufacturing method therefor

      
Application Number 15560151
Grant Number 10418730
Status In Force
Filing Date 2016-03-18
First Publication Date 2018-03-22
Grant Date 2019-09-17
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor Utsunomiya, Hirofumi

Abstract

[Problems] A cable connecting structure for connecting bus bars and an insulating part with a simple configuration is provided. [Means for solving the problems] The cable connecting structure includes a plurality of bus bars (60), a flexible flat cable (14), and an insulating part (40). The flexible flat cable (14) is connected to the bus bars (60). The insulating part (40) has bus bar mounting grooves (41) for arranging the bus bars (60) individually and a bus bar fixing portion (45) for fixing the bus bars (60) by overlapping the bus bars (60). A triangular protrusion (62) that protrudes toward a side where the flexible flat cable (14) is mounted is formed in each of the bus bars (60). The flexible flat cable (14) is connected to the triangular protrusion (62) in each of the bus bars (60).

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01R 12/65 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures characterised by the terminal
  • H01R 12/59 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
  • H01R 12/77 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
  • H01R 35/04 - Turnable line connectors with limited rotation angle
  • 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 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • 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
  • H02B 1/20 - Bus-bar or other wiring layouts, e.g. in cubicles, in switchyards
  • B60R 16/027 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for transmission of signals between vehicle parts or subsystems between relatively movable parts of the vehicle, e.g. between steering wheel and column
  • H01R 43/02 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for soldered or welded connections
  • H01R 43/18 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing bases or cases for contact members

97.

Pulse radar device

      
Application Number 15720936
Grant Number 10754019
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-29
First Publication Date 2018-01-25
Grant Date 2020-08-25
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Ishida, Yoshiyuki
  • Aoyagi, Yasushi
  • Yano, Hiroyasu

Abstract

The objective of the present invention is to use a simple circuit configuration and simple signal processing to provide a pulse radar device with which it is possible to reduce the impact of local signal carrier leakage on a received signal, and which makes it possible to perform high precision angle measurement using a multi-beam system. In order to measure the angle of an object, a pulse radar device is provided with at least two receiving antennas, and a reception circuit is provided with a signal selection switch for selectively switching between received signals received by the receiving antennas. The received signal contains a local signal leakage component, and a DC level of the received signal varies with the switching of the signal selection switch. In order to eliminate the impact of such DC level variations, a high-pass filter is disposed between a mixer and a frequency analyzer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • G01S 13/44 - Monopulse radar, i.e. simultaneous lobing
  • G01S 7/02 - RADIO DIRECTION-FINDING; RADIO NAVIGATION; DETERMINING DISTANCE OR VELOCITY BY USE OF RADIO WAVES; LOCATING OR PRESENCE-DETECTING BY USE OF THE REFLECTION OR RERADIATION OF RADIO WAVES; ANALOGOUS ARRANGEMENTS USING OTHER WAVES - Details of systems according to groups , , of systems according to group
  • G01S 13/42 - Simultaneous measurement of distance and other coordinates

98.

Grommet and grommet-equipped wire harness

      
Application Number 15716228
Grant Number 10373737
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-26
First Publication Date 2018-01-18
Grant Date 2019-08-06
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Takahashi, Shin
  • Tomita, Kotaro
  • Uchibori, Masanori
  • Owari, Sumio

Abstract

There is provided a grommet with water-blocking performance improved by suppression of deformation of a rear end caused by deformation of a fastening fixing portion. The grommet includes: a rear band mounting portion 415 which fastens and fixes a portion displaced from the rear end and overlapping a corrugated tube 5 fitted in the grommet by using a band-shaped binding band 8; and a plurality of rear end-side annular protruding portion 411, first fixed-side annular protruding portion 412, and second fixed-side annular protruding portion 413 protruding from an inner peripheral face and extending in a circumferential direction and disposed along a front-rear direction X so as to be fitted with the corrugated tube 5 by use of protruding and recessed shapes. The rear end-side annular protruding portion 411 is disposed close to the rear end, the first fixed-side annular protruding portion 412 and the second fixed-side annular protruding portion 413 are disposed at a predetermined interval on an inner peripheral face of the rear band mounting portion 415, and a highly deformation absorbable portion 414 having higher deformation absorbing performance than the rear band mounting portion 415 is provided between the rear end-side annular protruding portion 411 and the first fixed-side annular protruding portion 412.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H01B 7/00 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form
  • H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
  • H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution box; Ensuring electrical continuity in the joint
  • H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings
  • B60R 16/02 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for; Arrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric
  • H01B 7/282 - Preventing penetration of fluid into conductor or cable

99.

Rectangular rolled copper foil, flexible flat cable, rotary connector, and method of manufacturing rectangular rolled copper foil

      
Application Number 15717188
Grant Number 10439347
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-27
First Publication Date 2018-01-18
Grant Date 2019-10-08
Owner
  • Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. (Japan)
  • Furukawa Automotive Systems Inc. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Matsuo, Ryosuke
  • Mitose, Kengo

Abstract

A rectangular rolled copper foil includes copper or a copper alloy having a 0.2% yield strength of greater than or equal to 250 MPa. In a cross section perpendicular to a rolling direction, an area ratio of crystal grains oriented at a deviation angle of less than or equal to 12.5° from a Cube orientation is greater than or equal to 8%.

IPC Classes  ?

  • B21C 37/00 - Manufacture of metal sheets, rods, wire, tubes, profiles or like semi-manufactured products, not otherwise provided for; Manufacture of tubes of special shape
  • H01R 35/02 - Flexible line connectors
  • B21B 1/40 - Metal rolling methods or mills for making semi-finished products of solid or profiled cross-section; Sequence of operations in milling trains; Layout of rolling-mill plant, e.g. grouping of stands; Succession of passes or of sectional pass alternations for rolling foils which present special problems, e.g. because of thinness
  • C22C 9/00 - Alloys based on copper
  • C22C 9/02 - Alloys based on copper with tin as the next major constituent
  • C22C 9/04 - Alloys based on copper with zinc as the next major constituent
  • C22C 9/10 - Alloys based on copper with silicon as the next major constituent
  • C22F 1/08 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working of copper or alloys based thereon
  • H01B 1/02 - Conductors or conductive bodies characterised by the conductive materials; Selection of materials as conductors mainly consisting of metals or alloys
  • H01B 5/02 - Single bars, rods, wires or strips; Bus-bars
  • H01B 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables
  • B21B 3/00 - Rolling materials of special alloys so far as the composition of the alloy requires or permits special rolling methods or sequences
  • H01R 43/04 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for forming connections by deformation, e.g. crimping tool
  • C22F 1/00 - Changing the physical structure of non-ferrous metals or alloys by heat treatment or by hot or cold working

100.

Electromagnetic shielding tube and electromagnetic shielding structure

      
Application Number 15708498
Grant Number 10299417
Status In Force
Filing Date 2017-09-19
First Publication Date 2018-01-04
Grant Date 2019-05-21
Owner
  • FURUKAWA ELECTRIC CO., LTD. (Japan)
  • FURUKAWA AUTOMOTIVE SYSTEMS INC. (Japan)
Inventor
  • Yamasaki, Masanori
  • Yuasa, Tatsuya
  • Sakai, Katsutoshi
  • Nagao, Akihiro

Abstract

The outer layer is peeled exactly a predetermined length from the end portion of the electromagnetic shielding tube. That is, the metal layer is exposed exactly a predetermined range at the end portion of the electromagnetic shielding tube. A flexible conductor is connected to the exposed metal layer. A separated portion is provided in the inner layer. The separated portion is formed along the length direction of the electromagnetic shielding tube. Additionally, a depth of the separated portion is the same value as the thickness of the inner layer. As such, the inner surface of the metal layer is exposed at the separated portion. It is preferable that the separated portion be formed at a plurality of locations in the circumferential direction. The inner layer is divided into a plurality of sections in the circumferential direction by the separated portion. The separated portion is a terminal processed portion, which mitigates the effects caused by differences in the physical properties of the inner layer and the metal layer.

IPC Classes  ?

  • H05K 9/00 - Screening of apparatus or components against electric or magnetic fields
  • H01B 7/04 - Flexible cables, conductors, or cords, e.g. trailing cables
  • H01B 17/62 - Insulating-layers or insulating-films on metal bodies
  • H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
  • H02G 15/068 - Cable terminating boxes, frames or other structures with devices for relieving electrical stress connected to the cable shield only
  • H01R 4/28 - Clamped connections; Spring connections
  • H01R 4/60 - Connections between or with tubular conductors
  • H01R 11/12 - End pieces terminating in an eye, hook, or fork
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