Electrical connector, particularly for braking control unit
First Claim
1. Apparatus for secure electrical connection of an electronic control and power output unit (7) to a power consuming unit (2,3) in a motor vehicle, whereinsaid consuming unit comprises at least one magnetically actuated hydraulic valve (2,3);
- said consuming unit (2,3) has plug contacts (6);
said electronic unit (7) has mating counter-contacts (18);
said electronic unit and consuming unit plug together at a plug/socket connection (28) and assume positions immediately adjacent one another;
and wherein said at least one valve (2,3) is mounted on an outer wall (5) of a valve-receiving housing (4), and said electronics unit (7) has a protective wall (30) which extends to said outer wall and surrounds said at least one valve.
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Abstract
An electrical connection structure for connecting an electronic control unit 7, for example in an anti-lock braking system (ABS) or a traction control system, to magnetic valves 2,3, or other load, features a novel plug-and-socket structure which eliminates some of the conventional wiring harness. Magnetic valves 2, 3 are attached on one side to a housing 4 and feature, on their opposing faces, prongs 6 which engage counter-contacts 18 on electronics unit 7, which thus attaches directly to the valve unit. Electronics unit 7 also has sockets to receive contact pins 22 of a relay 23. Electronics unit 7 and valve housing 4 mate in such a way that relay 23 cannot be accidentally unplugged and is protected from environmental influences.
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5 Claims
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1. Apparatus for secure electrical connection of an electronic control and power output unit (7) to a power consuming unit (2,3) in a motor vehicle, wherein
said consuming unit comprises at least one magnetically actuated hydraulic valve (2,3); -
said consuming unit (2,3) has plug contacts (6); said electronic unit (7) has mating counter-contacts (18); said electronic unit and consuming unit plug together at a plug/socket connection (28) and assume positions immediately adjacent one another; and wherein said at least one valve (2,3) is mounted on an outer wall (5) of a valve-receiving housing (4), and said electronics unit (7) has a protective wall (30) which extends to said outer wall and surrounds said at least one valve. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. Apparatus for secure electrical connection of a controlling electronic control and power output unit (7) to a controlled power consuming unit (2,3) in a motor vehicle, wherein
the consuming unit comprises at least one magnetically actuated hydraulic valve (2,3); -
the consuming unit (2,3) has plug contacts (6); the electronic unit (7) has mating counter-contacts (18); and
said electronic unit and consuming unit plug together at a plug/socket connection (28) and assume positions immediately adjacent one another; andwherein said electronic unit (7) and consuming unit plug together with a pluggable switch means (23) interposed therebetween, and thereby secure said switch means against accidental disconnection.
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