Cable termination apparatus and method

a cable termination and cable technology, applied in the direction of cable termination, connection contact member material, transportation and packaging, etc., can solve the problems of time-consuming process of securing the ferrule to the power distribution box, complex power distribution system within the vehicle, and high manufacturing cos

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-02-05
TE CONNECTIVITY CORP
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Due to the ever-increasing electrical content present within automotive vehicles, the power distribution system within vehicles has become more complex.
The cables are typically fitted with a ferrule at the end of the cable, which can be an expensive manufacturing process.
However, securing the ferrule to the power distribution box can be a time consuming process.
Such systems are not equipped to operate with high voltage systems that are employed in some vehicles, such as electrical vehicles.

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[0015]FIG. 1 is a partial cutaway view of a cable termination to a power distribution module 10. The power distribution module 10 is used within a power distribution system and distributes power from a main power cable 12 to a tap power cable 14. Optionally, more than one tap power cable may be provided. In an exemplary embodiment, the power distribution module 10 represents a power distribution box, however, the power distribution module may be another type of module for distributing power, such as, but not limited to, a power junction box, a relay module, and the like.

[0016]In an exemplary embodiment, the power distribution module 10 is adapted for an automotive application and is mounted, for example, in an engine compartment of the vehicle. As such, the power distribution module 10 is subjected to a harsh environment of extreme temperatures and vibrations. The power distribution module 10 is thus designed to be rugged and sturdy. The power distribution module 10 may also be subj...

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A cable termination to a power distribution module includes a power distribution module housing having a conductive mounting tube extending therefrom. The mounting tube includes a main bore extending therethrough for receiving a main power cable. A main power cable is received within the main bore, wherein the main power cable includes at least one wire extending into the power distribution module housing. The main power cable includes a cylindrical shield element surrounding the at least one wire. A spring element engages the shield element and biases the shield element into engagement with the mounting tube to electrically common the shield element and the housing.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]This invention relates generally to methods and apparatus for cable termination, and more particularly, to methods and apparatus for cable termination to power distribution modules.[0002]Due to the ever-increasing electrical content present within automotive vehicles, the power distribution system within vehicles has become more complex. Accordingly, power distribution boxes have been commonly employed within many vehicles. The power distribution boxes are typically connected to the vehicle's battery by a main power cable. Tap cables are also connected to the power distribution boxes and run to the various electrical components within the vehicle that require powering.[0003]The cables are typically fitted with a ferrule at the end of the cable, which can be an expensive manufacturing process. The cables are then connected to the power distribution box by mating the ferrule with a mating part of the power distribution box. The ferrule is then secured ...

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IPC IPC(8): H01R4/60
CPCH02G3/0666B60R16/0215H02G3/083H02G15/02H02G15/04
InventorTYLER, ADAM P.SIMPSON, DOUGLAS SCOTTDE CHAZAL, AARON J.GUANCO, ANDRE E.SOONAVALA, YEZDI N.
OwnerTE CONNECTIVITY CORP