Plug-in module for an electric motor-driven window lift

• US 5,984,695 A
• Filed: 10/09/1998
• Issued: 11/16/1999
• Est. Priority Date: 10/22/1997
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
• Original Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
• Inventors: Riehl, Guenther, Hager, Martin
• Primary Examiner(s): Nguyen, Khiem
• Assistant Examiner(s): PATEL, TULSIDAS C
• Application Number:
  US09/169,453
• Time in Patent Office: 403 Days
• Field of Search: 439/76.1, 439/76.2, 310/71, 310/68 R
• US Class Current: 439/76.1
• CPC Class Codes: E05F 15/697 Motor units therefor, e.g. geared motors
• CPC Class Codes: E05Y 2900/55 Windows
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 13/6658 on printed circuit board H01R13/6666 - H01R13/6691 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H01R 2201/26 for vehicles
• CPC Class Codes: H02K 11/215 Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
• CPC Class Codes: H02K 11/33 Drive circuits, e.g. power electronics H02K11/38 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: H02K 2211/03 Machines characterised by circuit boards, e.g. pcb
• CPC Class Codes: H02K 5/225 Terminal boxes or connection arrangements specially adapted for submersible motors H02K5/132
• CPC Class Codes: H02K 7/1166 comprising worm and worm-wheel structural association with bearings specially adapted for worm gear drives H02K7/081

Abstract

A plug-in module for an electric motor-driven window lift, in particular for use in a motor vehicle, is embodied so that it is economical to manufacture by having as few assembly steps as possible. The plug-in module is configured with a plug which has a plug housing made of plastic having partially injection-embedded plug contacts and motor contacts, a seal for sealing the plug against a drive housing of the window lift and a receptacle for at least one support element for electronic components being integrated. This support element makes electrical contact with the connector sections of the contact elements and the motor contacts upon insertion into the receptacle. The window lift is preferably used in automotive engineering.

Claims

1. A plug-in module for an electric motor-driven window lift, the plug-in module being mounted on a drive housing of the electric motor-driven window lift, the plug-in module comprising:

a plug including a plug housing having partially injection-embedded plug contacts and partially injection-embedded motor contacts, the plug housing being composed of a plastic material;

a seal for sealing the plug against the drive housing;

a receptacle integrated in the plug housing; and

at least one support element inserted into the receptacle in a contacting manner to form the plug-in module, the at least one support element supporting a plurality of electronic components.

2. The plug-in module according to claim 1, wherein the plug-in module is adapted for use in an electric window of a motor vehicle.

3. The plug-in module according to claim 1, wherein the plug housing is formed from one-piece and includes a receiving pocket situated on a front wall of the plug housing, the receiving pocket including first contact sections for the partially injection-embedded plug contacts and second contact sections for the partially injection-embedded motor contacts.

4. The plug-in module according to claim 3, wherein a first side of the plug housing forms a receiving space, the first side facing away from the receiving pocket, and wherein the first and second contact sections and the receptacle project from a back wall of the plug housing, the back wall extending from the receiving space.

5. The plug-in module according to claim 4, wherein the at least one support element includes a circuit board, the circuit board making an electrical contact with the first and second contact sections upon insertion into the receptacle.

6. The plug-in module according to claim 5, wherein the seal is mounted on upper, peripherally delimiting end surfaces of the receiving space.