High pressure vertical disc cup and method of assembling same

Abstract

A high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule and its assembly method are disclosed. The ferrule is stamped and has a vertical disc-shaped structure, which is not necessarily circular or necessarily has any roundness. The high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule has an opening located on and traveling on the conductor and / or the braided shield, the end of which is fixed to the ferrule, or between two ferrules, such that a portion of the braided shield is open and substantially perpendicular to the direction of conductor extension. The high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule slides on the core insulation and slides towards the outer insulation when the wire is pushed. The braided shield generates a natural spring force against the ferrule, causing it to bend, fold, or fold against itself, and thus push the vertical disc-shaped ferrule forward.

Description

[0001] Cross-references to related applications

[0002] This patent application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 051,517, filed July 14, 2020, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] This invention generally relates to the field of electrical connectors, ferrules, and wire / cable shielding interfaces useful in automotive or vehicle applications. Background Technology

[0004] In the automotive industry, as shown in Figure 1A, the collar 1 in the related art is understood to be a horizontal collar 1 that is horizontal to or parallel to the direction of the wire core 3 of the wire 5. Therefore, the contact surface (i.e., between the connector and the wire shield) is parallel to the direction of the wire core 3. In the collar 1 of the related art, as shown in Figure 1A, the horizontal collar 1 extends parallel to the direction of the corresponding wire core 3 as it is further pressed against the wire 5. As further shown in Figure 1A, the horizontal surface 11 of the collar 1 of the related art is much larger than the vertical surface 7 (i.e., typically many orders of magnitude larger), and the vertical surface 7 essentially constitutes the material thickness of the collar 1. Therefore, the horizontal surface 11 constitutes the grounding surface of the collar 1 of the related art, which is horizontal (i.e., parallel to its wire core 3) and allows the grounding or shielding features within the connector housing (not shown) to interact with the horizontal side of the collar 1. In use, the collar 1 is pressed against the wire braided shield 10 and is thus also secured to the wire 5 in the process.

[0005] Typically, industrial practice uses two rings (an inner ring and an outer ring) with the braided shield 10 sandwiched between them. This structural arrangement in related technologies ensures contact between the rings 1 and the wire shield 10. As shown in Figure 1A, the ring 1 typically consists of two rings 1, namely an inner ring 1a and an outer ring 1b. The inner ring 1a is placed on the wire core insulation 12, and the braided shield 10 is folded or placed along its length (spanning the horizontal surface of the inner ring 1a). The outer ring 1b is then placed on the braided shield 10, aligned with the inner ring 1a, and crimped. Thus, the crimping process of the ring 1 secures the inner and outer rings of the ring 1 to the braided shield 10. In use, after crimping, the ring 1 also prevents the outer insulation 13 from creeping towards the wire core 3 over time. Using two rings 1 above the wire core insulation 12 also ensures that the ring 1 and the braided shield 7 do not cut through the wire core insulation 12 and ground the power circuit.

[0006] Furthermore, for its intended use in the connector housing (not shown), the ferrule 1 in Figure 1A must have sufficient length (typically 6-15 mm) to allow for tolerance overlap within the connector housing (not shown) and to ensure that the two ferrules 1a and 1b are long enough to ensure that they are aligned on top of each other when crimped. This tolerance overlap ensures continuous contact between the ferrule 1 and the stamped metal shield (not shown) within the connector housing (not shown). However, the sufficient length of the ferrule 1 also increases the corresponding length required for the connector housing.

[0007] Once the ferrule 1 is crimped, it is fixed in position relative to the corresponding wire 5 and the corresponding outer insulation 13 of the wire 5. Once crimped, the ferrule 1 requires sufficient force to move; therefore, this type of ferrule 1 in the related art cannot be designed to move or slide after crimping. In other words, the ferrule 1 in the related art is structurally arranged so that it cannot move or slide along the core insulation 15 of the wire core 3. The crimping surface of the ferrule 1 will have ridges, valleys, and burrs, and will not remain in its uncrimped state or shape.

[0008] After the relevant technology collar 1 has been crimped and assembled, additional or secondary cutting is usually required for the wire braided shield 10. The total exposed length of the wire braided shield 10 should not exceed twice the length of the collar 1. Problems may arise if stray strands from the braided shield 10 contact the power circuit (core 3 or attachment terminal (not shown)) of the wire 5.

[0009] Figure 1B illustrates the use of the flared ferrule 2. The flared ferrule 2 includes a flared portion 14 with a large diameter and a narrow portion 15 with a small diameter, which surrounds and contacts the wire shield 10. The narrow portion is the part 15 crimped to the wire 5 used in the related art ferrule 1. The crimping of the narrow portion 15 to the wire 5 restricts the movement or sliding of the flared ferrule 2 toward or on the outer insulation portion 13 during use. The contact between the flared ferrule 2 and the shield 10 disposed in the connector housing (not shown) occurs at the flared portion 14, and its shape remains largely unchanged after the crimping process occurring on the narrow portion 15.

[0010] Furthermore, the ferrule 1 of the related technology can be used with a stamped metal shield (not shown) having a tab. The tab (not shown) contacts the ferrule 1 on its horizontal surface 1b and creates a grounding contact between the ferrule 1 and the shield. The horizontal surface 1b of the ferrule 1 is parallel to the insertion direction of the wire 5. The ferrule 1 requires sufficient space within the connector housing (not shown) to fully accommodate the ferrule 1 and allow contact between the ferrule 1 and the shield. The required space needs to be large enough to accommodate the passage of the terminal (not shown), and this space is typically larger than the dimension of the vertical surface 1b of the ferrule 1. Therefore, there is almost no EMI coverage or shielding provided by the ferrule 1.

[0011] It is also desirable that the structure or arrangement of the ferrule can provide full or basic EMI coverage by covering the holes in the corresponding housing, which allows for full coverage within the openings of the corresponding connector housing used with the ferrule, and eliminates the need for secondary cutting when the ferrule is attached to the wire braided shield, minimizing or reducing the possibility of stray strands of the wire braided shield (ground circuit) contacting the conductor (power circuit), and providing tolerant take-up or tolerances to enhance its assembly method. Summary of the Invention

[0012] This invention relates to a high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule and its assembly method. More specifically, the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of this invention is a vertical disc-shaped structure, but the disc-shaped structure is mainly made of a flat surface, and the outer edge, edge, or vertical (or perpendicular) shape or constraint is not necessarily circular or necessarily has any roundness. The high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of this invention is a conductive device having a hole or opening at its center. The hole or opening is located above the conductor and the braided shield, the end of which is fixed to the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule, or located between the ferrules, such that a portion of the braided shield is open and substantially perpendicular to the direction of the conductor. The hole or opening at the center of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of this invention accommodates the conductor, conductor insulation, and / or braided shield; the braided shield is located above the conductor insulation.

[0013] Once the vertical disc-shaped collar of the present invention is fixed to the braided shield, it slides on the core insulation toward the point or position where the outer insulation is cut (the vertical (or so-called vertical) surface of the outer insulation). This assembly method pushes the braided shield backward and allows the braided shield to generate a natural spring force against the vertical disc-shaped collar, and the braided shield becomes a state or condition where it is bent, pleated, or folded against itself, and thus pushes the braided shield back (backward) against the direction of the wire core travel when the wire is pushed, so as to push the vertical disc-shaped collar forward (towards the cut end of the wire or terminal attached thereto). This force will allow the vertical disc-shaped collar or the braided shield (if between them) to remain in contact with the grounding structure of the connector during use, or, when used as a single collar, the force will push the braided shield against the housing or collar during use.

[0014] The disc-shaped structure or arrangement of the present invention, which allows it to be stamped into any shape, will also allow it to provide full or near-full electromagnetic interference (EMI) coverage when used with a corresponding connector housing that may require a specific shape. Unlike conventional ferrules and conventional stamped shields that may allow EMI to escape, when used with such a corresponding housing in which wires or terminals are inserted, it further allows little or no EMI escape path by covering the openings or holes in which the wires or terminals are placed.

[0015] The vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention also provides sufficient clearance between the core or terminal (power circuit) and the braided shield or ferrule (grounding circuit), while limiting the possibility of contact between the power circuit and the grounding circuit in the process by limiting the possibility of stray strands of the braided shield contacting the power circuit. Attached Figure Description

[0016] Figure 1A is a side view of a connector assembly using a typical crimped ferrule and wire assembly in the related art;

[0017] Figure 1B is a perspective view of a typical crimping ring design with a flared end in the related art;

[0018] Figure 2 This is a front view of the high-pressure vertical disc-shaped collar of the present invention;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a perspective view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, wherein the two high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrules of the present invention are completely assembled together with the wire;

[0020] Figure 4A This is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, which is assembled with the wire and the flared portion of the braided shield fixed on the front surface of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule.

[0021] Figure 4B This is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, which is assembled together with the wire and the flared portion of the braided shield fixed on the rear surface of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule.

[0022] Figure 4C This is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped sleeve of the present invention, wherein the two high-voltage vertical disc-shaped sleeves of the present invention are together with the wire;

[0023] Figure 4D This is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, wherein the two high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrules of the present invention are welded together and fully assembled with the wire.

[0024] Figure 5A This is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, wherein the two high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrules of the present invention are fully assembled with the wire, which is inserted into the corresponding connector housing;

[0025] Figure 5B This is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, wherein the two high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrules of the present invention are fully assembled with the wire, which is further inserted into the corresponding connector housing;

[0026] Figure 5C This is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, wherein the two high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrules of the present invention are fully assembled with the wire, which is fully inserted into the corresponding connector housing;

[0027] Figure 6A This is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, wherein the two high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrules of the present invention are fully assembled with the wire, which is inserted into the corresponding connector housing;

[0028] Figure 6B This is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, wherein the two high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrules of the present invention are fully assembled with the wire, which is fully inserted into the corresponding connector housing;

[0029] Figure 6C This is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, wherein a single high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention is fully assembled with a wire and a flared portion of a braided shield fixed to the front surface of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule, the wire being fully inserted into the corresponding connector housing.

[0030] Figure 6DThis is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, wherein a single high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention is fully assembled with a wire and a flared portion of a braided shield fixed to the rear surface of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule, the wire being fully inserted into the corresponding connector housing.

[0031] Figure 6E This is a side view of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention, wherein a single high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule of the present invention is fully assembled with a wire and a flared portion of a braided shield fixed to the front surface of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule, the wire being fully inserted into the corresponding connector housing and having a spring acting on the ferrule. Detailed Implementation

[0032] Figure 2 A high-voltage vertical disc-shaped collar 100 of the present invention is shown. The vertical disc-shaped collar 100 can be made of any conductive material (e.g., but not limited to copper, tin-plated copper, steel, brass alloys, bronze, etc., or any similar conductive metal known in metallurgy). The high-voltage vertical disc-shaped collar 100 of the present invention includes an outer edge 102, an inner edge 104 defining an opening or hole 106, and additionally a flat front surface 108a and a similarly flat rear surface 108b. Figure 3 More precisely, the outer edge 102 meets the front surface 108a perpendicularly, and similarly, the outer edge 102 meets the rear surface 108b perpendicularly. Furthermore, the inner edge 104 meets the front surface 108a perpendicularly, and similarly, the inner edge 104 meets the rear surface 108b perpendicularly. Therefore, as... Figure 3 As shown in Figure A, the distance or length between the outer edge 102 and the inner edge 104 in a direction parallel to or axial to the wire 200 defines the thickness or length of the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped collar 100 of the present invention.

[0033] Furthermore, the vertical disc-shaped collar 100 of the present invention is in Figure 2 The diagram shows a circular vertical (or vertical) disc-shaped structure, but its form is not limited to this. The disc-shaped structure is primarily made of the vertically flat surfaces of the front surface 108a and the rear surface 108b, and the outer edge, edge, or vertical shape of the outer edge 102 is not necessarily formed to be circular or necessarily has any roundness, and can also take any shape that can be stamped. For example, the shape of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 can be oval, elliptical, or any other shape that can be permitted by the stamping device defining the outer edge 102. Preferably, the shape of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 will provide complete or substantial coverage of the corresponding hole or orifice (not shown) in the connector housing used with the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100, the associated wire 200 or terminal 300 (see, for example...). Figures 6A to 6DThe vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 is attached to the connector housing and needs to pass through it. Therefore, the shape of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 will allow it to provide full or basic electromagnetic interference (EMI) suppression or coverage when used with the corresponding connector housing 400 (see, for example...). Figures 6A to 6D The housing 400 itself may require a vertical disc-shaped collar 100 of a specific shape to fit into a recess or cavity (not shown) of the housing 400.

[0034] Figure 2 or Figure 3 The diagram shows a circular, vertically oriented disc-shaped collar 100, with its front surface 108a and rear surface 108b radiating vertically (or perpendicularly) outward from its opening 106, and a corresponding wire 200 inserted into and accommodated within the opening 106. The wire includes a core portion 204, a core insulation portion 206, a braided shield 202, and an outer insulation portion 208. As previously described, the front surface 108a and rear surface 108b of the vertically oriented disc-shaped collar 100 are preferably substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of the wire 200. The diameter or size of the front surface 108a and rear surface 108b is such that the vertically oriented disc-shaped collar 100 is large enough to cover the opening in the corresponding housing 400 (see, for example...). Figures 5A to 5C or Figures 6A to 6E The opening is large enough to accommodate the terminal 300 and corresponding portions of the core portion 204 and / or the core insulation portion 206. Therefore, the dimensions of the front surface 108a and rear surface 108b of the high-voltage vertical disc ferrule 100 are not limited; however, their respective dimensions will need to be no smaller than the dimensions of the outer insulation portion 208 of the wire 200, so that the vertical disc ferrule 100 can have an inner edge 104 defining the opening 106 of the vertical disc ferrule 100, the dimensions of which are sufficient for proper use with the corresponding wire 200 dimensions. While the vertical disc ferrule 100 has sufficient surface area on the front surface 108a and rear surface 108b for proper grounding by grounding features and proper functioning in use, the wire 200 remains flexible behind the ferrule 100. The size of the opening 106 of the vertical disc ferrule 100 also allows the vertical disc ferrule 100 to move freely on the braided shield 202 of the wire 200 (if needed), as will be discussed later.

[0035] The vertical disc-shaped collar 100 is connected at its front vertical surface 108a to the corresponding grounding element in the corresponding housing 400 (see...). Figures 5A to 5C or Figures 6A to 6EThe single ring 100, when used as a single ring 100, has a flared portion F of the braided shield 202 between its front vertical surface 108a and the braided shield 202, and thus the single ring 100, together with its front vertical surface 108a and the braided shield 202, contacts the corresponding grounding element in the corresponding housing 400. The grounding element in the corresponding housing 400 can be, for example, an electroplated surface, a conventional stamped shield, a foil-lined surface, or other conductive material used for grounding purposes within, on, or by the housing 400. If desired, the outer edge 102 of the vertical disc-shaped ring 100 can also contact the grounding element of the corresponding housing 400.

[0036] The axial thickness of the vertical disc ferrule 100 is defined by the length of the outer edge 102, preferably not exceeding 1 mm (however, its size and / or length are not limited thereto); and the preferred axial thickness of the vertical disc ferrule 100 is kept thin enough to provide less required space in the corresponding connector housing compared to conventional crimp ferrules, the vertical disc ferrule 100 being thinner or shorter than conventional crimp ferrules, and also allowing for adequate take-up of the wire 200, as will be discussed further below. The thickness of the vertical disc ferrule 100 also preferably accommodates the vertical disc ferrule 100 within a recess in the corresponding connector housing 400, such that if the vertical disc ferrule 100 is required to be located within a portion of the corresponding connector housing 400, it provides a design for the connector housing 400 that is much shorter than that of conventional ferrules during assembly. The vertical disc ferrule 100 can also be accommodated on the outside of the corresponding connector housing 400 by substantially abutting the surface or side of the connector housing 400 (see, for example...). Figure 6A , Figure 6B and Figure 6D ).

[0037] like Figure 4A As shown, a vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 is placed along the braided shielding 202 of the wire 200. Here, as previously described, the front surface 108a and rear surface 108b of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 are preferably substantially perpendicular to the axial direction of the wire 200. Therefore, the braided shielding 202 can be fixed to the front surface 108a by opening outwards, thereby forming an opening F radiating away from the core insulation portion 206, the opening F being substantially perpendicular to the length direction of the wire 200 (see also...). Figure 6A ).

[0038] Similarly, in Figure 4B In the middle, the flared portion F of the braided shield 202 can also be fixed to the rear surface 108b of the vertical disc-shaped collar 100 (see also...). Figure 6DBoth structural arrangements or methods allow the braided shield 202 of the wire 200 to be fixed in conductive contact with the front surface 108a or rear surface 108b of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. Advantageously, whether a single vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 or two vertical disc-shaped ferrules 100 are used, once the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 is positioned such that the braided shield 202 does not extend radially beyond the front surface 108a or rear surface 108b of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100, no further secondary cutting of the braided shield 202 is required.

[0039] In the assembly method of the present invention in which the wire 200 is pushed in and passes through the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100, the method pushes the braided shield 202 back and allows the braided shield 202 to generate a natural spring force against the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 (or the last vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 if two vertical disc-shaped ferrules 100 are used), and the braided shield 202 becomes a state or condition in which it is bent, pleated or folded against itself (see...). Figure 5C This force pushes the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 backward against the direction in which the wire core 204 has traveled when the wire 200 is pushed, so as to push the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 forward (or toward the cut end of the wire 200 or the terminal 300 attached thereto). This force will allow the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 and / or the braided shield 202 (if between the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 and the connector housing 400) to remain in contact with the grounding structure of the connector housing 400. If a single vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 is used, this force will push the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 against the braided shield 202, which in turn against the grounding feature or the housing 400.

[0040] Figure 4C or Figure 4D The diagram illustrates a preferred use of two vertical disc-shaped ferrules 100. The use of two vertical disc-shaped ferrules 100 (first vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100a and second vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100b) provides the ability to clamp the braided shield 202 of the wire 200 between the front surface 108a of the first vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100a and the rear surface 108b of the second vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100b. As shown... Figure 4C As shown, a first vertical disc-shaped collar 100a is placed on the wire braided shield 202, and then the flared portion F of the wire braided shield 202 contacts the front surface 108a of the first vertical disc-shaped collar 100a. Then, the rear surface 108b of the second vertical disc-shaped collar 100b contacts the flared portion F. Therefore, the second vertical disc-shaped collar 100b is inserted into and eventually resides on the wire core insulation portion 206. Preferably, during use, the second vertical disc-shaped collar 100b does not contact the wire core portion 204 (see [reference]). Figure 6A and Figure 6BThe above-described structural arrangement provides sufficient contact between the flared portion F of the braided shield 202 and the first vertical disc-shaped collar 100a and the second vertical disc-shaped collar 100b, and also provides sufficient continuity from the two vertical disc-shaped collars 100 to the braided shield 202 during use. Solder (shown as S) or other mechanical or electromechanical devices can be used to further secure or facilitate the clamping or insertion of the flared portion F of the braided shield 202 to ensure that the structural arrangement or relationship of these parts achieves complete continuity, as discussed further below.

[0041] When using two vertical disc-shaped collars 100, it may be further or preferably desirable to securely fasten the two vertical disc-shaped collars 100 together in order to maintain and retain the wire braided shield 202 inserted or clamped therebetween, as described above. Preferably, mechanical or electromechanical means are used to connect the two vertical disc-shaped collars 100 to fully operate the two vertical disc-shaped collars 100. For example, solder (such as...) Figure 4D As indicated by reference numeral S in the attached diagram, welding (resistance welding, spot welding, ultrasonic welding, etc.) or brazing are electromechanical methods that can be used to join corresponding metals comprising two vertical disc-shaped collars 100. Alternatively, mechanical connections utilizing press-fit or snap-fit ​​mechanisms can be used. For example... Figure 4D As shown, solder S is applied to provide a means for holding the first vertical disc-shaped collar 100a and the second vertical disc-shaped collar 100b together and the wire braided shield 202 fixed between them. The means for fixing the two vertical disc-shaped collars 100 together provides and facilitates sufficient conductive and / or physical substrate to connect the second vertical disc-shaped collar 100b to the first vertical disc-shaped collar 100a, thus ensuring conductive connection and contact between the two vertical disc-shaped collars 100 and the wire braided shield 202 when or if the second vertical disc-shaped collar 100b contacts a grounding structure in the corresponding housing 400. Alternatively, when using a single vertical disc-shaped collar 100, the wire braided shield 202 and the vertical disc-shaped collar 100 can be welded together to ensure they are combined and secured (welded to the front surface 180a or the rear surface 108b), and they move together as a synchronous unit (see [link]). Figure 5A To Figure C or Figures 6A to 6B ).

[0042] exist Figure 6A and Figure 6B The image shows the use of a terminal 300 on a wire 200. The terminal 300 is fixed to the end of the wire 200 by being fixedly attached (e.g., soldered) to the wire core portion 204 of the wire 200. Figure 6A The use of two vertical disc-shaped collars 100 is shown; however, Figure 6C and Figure 6DNot limited thereto, the replacement and use of a single vertical disc-shaped collar 100 can be similarly applied to the structures, structural arrangements, or methods of the present invention as shown and further discussed below. For example, when two vertical disc-shaped collars 100 are used, one collar (first vertical disc-shaped collar 100a) spans the wire shield 202, and the other collar (second vertical disc-shaped collar 100b) spans the core insulation portion 206. When a single vertical disc-shaped collar 100 is used and the wire shield 202 is fixed or abuts against the front surface 108a of the vertical disc-shaped collar 100, the vertical disc-shaped collar 100 spans the wire shield 202. Additionally, when a single vertical disc-shaped collar 100 is used and the wire shield 202 is fixed or abuts against the rear surface 108b of the vertical disc-shaped collar 100, the vertical disc-shaped collar spans the core insulation portion 206.

[0043] like Figure 6A As shown, the braided shield 202 of the wire 200 is fixed between two vertical disc-shaped ferrules 100. The vertical disc-shaped ferrules 100 cannot move along the axial direction of the wire 200 toward the terminal 300 because the wire shield 202 extends fully in such a direction that a portion of the wire shield 202 is flat along the insulation portion 206 of the core portion 204, and the flared end F of the braided shield 202 is fixed and secured to prevent movement from its position between the two vertical disc-shaped ferrules 100. However, the two vertical disc-shaped ferrules 100 can move axially toward the vertical surface of the outer wire insulation portion 208 and away from the cut end of the wire 200 or the attached terminal 300. The first vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100a spans the wire shield 202, and the second vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100b spans the core insulation portion 206. In the method of the present invention, during what is considered a “take-up” process, the wire 200 extends through the openings 106 of two vertical disc-shaped loops 100, the “take-up” including the bundling or folding (A) of the wire shield 202, due to the slack or movement tolerance of the wire core 204, as it further relates to the exposed length of the wire shield (see also...). Figure 5A and Figure 5BThe shielding 202 is clustered on the side of the two vertical disc-shaped loops 100 opposite to the side where the terminal 300 and the core portion 204 extend. As the two vertical disc-shaped loops 100 move along the axial direction of the wire 200 and parallel to the wire 200, the core portion 204 extends, moves, and passes through the openings 106 of the two vertical disc-shaped loops 100. Therefore, when the wire 200 is "wound," the braided shielding 202 itself bundles or folds, as indicated by reference numeral A. The braided shielding 202 is bundled from its position exposed at the outer insulation portion 208 of the wire 200 to its position accessible to the rear surface 108b of the first vertical disc-shaped loop 100. Figure 6B As shown, once the braided shield 202 has been bundled or folded, the bundled or folded portion A of the braided shield 202 provides a force against the rear surface 108b of the first vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100, because the braided shield 202 is pressed against itself and compressed upon contact with the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. Therefore, as Figure 5A and Figure 5B As shown, when the wire 200 is in this structural arrangement, the folded portion A of the braided shield 202 provides a spring-like force against the first vertical disc-shaped collar 100a. The force provided by the wire shield 202 provides or ensures that the second vertical disc-shaped collar 100b is pressed against the surface of the housing 400 and / or against a corresponding shielding device that engages with the connector housing 400, while the second vertical disc-shaped collar 100b also sufficiently covers an opening or hole (not shown) in the housing 400 (see, for example...). Figure 5C , Figure 6A and Figure 6B ).

[0044] Figure 6BThe diagram also shows the wire core 204 fully extended or exposed from the braided shield 202, and the wire core 204 having moved through the opening 106 of the vertical disc ferrule 100 to a point that allows the wire core 204 and terminal 300 to extend away from the vertical disc ferrule 100 and allows the "winding" process to be fully completed. As previously described, the wire core 204 and its insulation 206 move along the axial direction of the wire 200 through the openings 106 of the two vertical disc ferrules 100. The braided shield 202 is secured between two vertical disc-shaped loops 100; thus, when the outer insulation 208 of the wire 200 moves toward the two vertical disc-shaped loops 100 and one of the vertical disc-shaped loops 100 abuts against the housing 400 or the two vertical disc-shaped loops 100 are otherwise secured, the bundled or folded portion A of the braided shield 202 coordinates with the movement of the wire 200 into the housing 400. Similarly, the braided shield 202 is bundled or folded in the space between the vertical disc-shaped loops 100 and the outer insulation 208, whereby the exposed portion of the braided shield 202 extends along the core insulation 206, and the end (flared portion F) is between the two vertical disc-shaped loops 100.

[0045] In addition, such as Figure 6B As shown, terminal 300 extends into housing 400 and is restricted by a front stop F. The front stop F is a surface or feature of housing 400 that restricts movement of terminal 300 within housing 400 when terminal 300 is pushed into or inserted into housing 400. Preferably, when terminal 300 contacts or abuts against the front stop F, terminal 300 is secured by a means between housing 400 and terminal 300, which secures, locks, or fastens terminal 300 to housing 400. The secured, locked, or fastened terminal 300 prevents (see...) Figure 6BThis ensures that the terminal 300 and the attached wire core 204 do not unintentionally detach from or move out of the housing 400 in a direction opposite to the insertion direction of the terminal 300. The above-described structural arrangement of the present invention or its assembly method further ensures that the folded A state of the braided shield 202, present when the terminal 300 is in its forward or locked position, is maintained. Furthermore, the guarantee that the terminal 300 and the wire core 204 move in a direction opposite to the insertion direction of the terminal 300 into the housing 400 ensures that sufficient force is subsequently provided to the two vertical disc-shaped collars 100 in a spring-like manner for the folded A, and that this force does not subsequently decrease, such that the second vertical disc-shaped collar 100 remains in contact with the housing 400 and with the corresponding grounding structural arrangement or feature. If the terminal 300 and the core portion 204 are allowed to be withdrawn or removed from the housing 400, the braided shield 202 may not be able to retain its bundled or folded portion A if the core portion 204 slides or moves backward or in a direction opposite to the engagement of the terminal 300 and the terminal 300 itself or the housing 400 itself. Therefore, if the core portion 204 slides or moves in the opposite direction through the opening 106 of the vertical disc-shaped collar 100, the braided shield 202 will not provide sufficient folded portion A when it extends or returns to a slack state in the axial direction of the wire 200 before the terminal 300 is inserted. Therefore, in its state similar to... Figure 6A In its returned state, it will no longer have Figure 6B The state of fold A seen in the diagram. Therefore, preferably, after the vertical disc-shaped collar 100 contacts the housing 400, the terminal 300 is fixed by or using the housing 400, and the braided shield 202 will thus provide a spring-like force to the portion of the vertical disc-shaped collar 100 opposite to the portion of the vertical disc-shaped collar 100 or another vertical disc-shaped collar 100 that contacts the housing, thereby further maintaining or sustaining the contact between the vertical disc-shaped collar 100 and the housing 400 and the corresponding grounding structure arrangement or feature.

[0046] like Figure 6CAs shown, the flared end F of the braided shield 202 of the wire 200 is fixed to the front surface 108a of a single vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. Once the flared end F of the braided shield 202 is attached, the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 cannot move further forward along the wire 200 toward the terminal 300 in the axial direction of the wire 200. Because the wire shield 202 extends or stretches fully in such a direction that a portion of the wire shield 202 is taut and flattened along the core insulation 206 of the core 204, and the flared end F of the braided shield 202 is fixed and secured to prevent movement from its position on the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100, and can be further fixed to the front surface 108a of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 using solder. Alternatively, the wire shield 202 may not be fixed or attached to the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100, however, it will move away from the flared end F of the braided shield 202. However, in the fixed state with the wire shield 202, a single vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 can move axially toward the vertical portion of the outer wire insulation 208 and away from the cut end of the wire or attachment terminal 300. Therefore, when using a single vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 and the wire shield 202 is fixed or abuts against the front surface 108a of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100, the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 spans across the wire shield 202. In the method of the invention, during what is considered a “winding” process, the wire extends through the opening 106 of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100, which includes the bundling or folding of portion A of the wire shield 202 due to slack or movement tolerances of the wire core 204, as this further relates to the exposed length of the wire shield 202. The shield 202 is gathered on the side of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 opposite to the side where the terminal 300 and the wire core 204 extend from the front surface 108a. As the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 moves along the axial direction of the wire 200, along the wire shield 202, and parallel to the wire 200, the wire core 204 extends, moves, and passes through the opening 106 of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. Therefore, when the wire 200 is "wound," the braided shield 202 is bundled or folded into itself, as indicated by reference numeral A in the attached drawing. The braided shield 202 is bundled from its position exposed at the outer insulation portion 208 of the wire 200 to its position accessible to the rear surface 108b of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. Figure 6CAs shown, once the braided shield 202 has been bundled or folded, as in part A, this part A of the braided shield 202 provides a force against the rear surface 108b of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 because the braided shield 202 is now folded onto itself and compressed against the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. Therefore, more specifically, the braided shield 202 is bundled or folded in the space between the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 and the outer insulation 208, whereby the exposed portion of the braided shield 202 extends along the core insulation 206, and the end (flared portion F) is between the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 and the housing 400. Thus, when the wire 200 is in this state, this folded portion A of the braided shield 202 provides a spring-like force against the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. The spring force provided by the wire shield 202 provides or ensures that the front surface 108a of the vertical disc ferrule 100 is pressed against and contacts the flared portion F of the wire shield 202, or if the wire shield 202 is further secured or welded, the wire shield 202 is ensured to be in full contact with the surface of the housing 400 and abut against such a corresponding shielding device (not shown) within or on the housing 400, while the vertical disc ferrule 100 further and also fully covers the opening or hole (not shown) in the housing 400.

[0047] Other structural arrangements, such as Figure 6DAs shown, the flared end F of the braided shield 202 of the wire 200 is fixed to the rear surface 108b of a single vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. Once the flared end F of the braided shield 202 is attached, the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 cannot move further forward along the wire 200 toward the terminal 300 in the axial direction of the wire 200 because the wire shield 202 is fully extended or stretched in the direction in which a portion of the wire shield 202 is stretched and flattened along the insulation portion 206 of the core 204, and the flared end F of the braided shield 202 is fixed and attached to prevent movement from its position on the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100, and the flared end F can be further fixed to the rear surface 108b of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 using solder. Alternatively, the wire shield 202 may not be fixed or attached to the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100, however, it will move away from the flared end F of the braided shield 202. However, in the fixed state with the wire shield 202, the individual vertical disc ferrule 100 can move axially toward the outer wire insulation 208 and away from the cut end of the wire or attachment terminal 300. Therefore, when using a single vertical disc ferrule 100 and the wire shield 202 is fixed or abuts against the rear surface 108b of the vertical disc ferrule 100, the vertical disc ferrule 100 spans the core insulation 206 but not the wire shield 202. During this process, the wire 200 extends through the opening 106 of the vertical disc ferrule 100, and in what is considered a “winding” process, this winding includes the bundling or folding (A) of the wire shield 202 due to slack or movement tolerances in the core portion 204, as it further relates to the exposed length of the shield 202. The shield 202 is bundled on the side of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 opposite to the side where the terminal 300 and the core portion 204 extend from the front surface 108a. As the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 moves along the axial direction of the wire 200, along the core insulation portion 206, and parallel to the wire 200, the core portion 204 extends, moves, and passes through the opening 106 of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. Therefore, when the wire 200 is "wound," the braided shield 202 bundles or folds itself, as indicated by reference numeral A. The braided shield 202 is bundled from its position exposed to the outer insulation portion 208 of the wire 200 to its position accessible to the rear surface 108b of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. Figure 6DAs further shown, once the braided shield 202 has been bundled or folded (as in portion A of the braided shield 202), this portion A of the braided shield 202 provides a force against the rear surface 108b of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 because the braided shield 202 is now folded onto itself and compressed while abutting against the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. Thus, more specifically, the braided shield 202 is bundled or folded in the space between the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 and the outer insulation portion 208, whereby the exposed portion of the braided shield 202 extends along the core insulation portion 206, and the end (flared portion F) is between the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 and the folded portion A. Therefore, when the wire 200 is in this state, the folded portion A of the braided shield 202 provides a spring-like force against the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100. The spring force provided by the wire shield 202 provides or ensures that the front surface 108a of the vertical disc ferrule 100 is pressed against and in contact with the surface of the housing 400, and is pressed against the interior of the housing 400 or such corresponding shielding device (not shown), while the vertical disc ferrule 100 further and also sufficiently covers the openings or holes (not shown) in the housing 400.

[0048] The structural arrangement and method of the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 of the present invention also increase the electrical clearance during operation. In other words, compared with conventional ferrule structural arrangements and assemblies having conventional ferrules closer to the attachment terminals, the electrical clearance between the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 and the wire braided shield 202 (grounding circuit) is increased by moving the wire 200 into the connector housing 400 and the terminal 300 or wire core 204 further away from the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100.

[0049] The high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 and its assembly method of the present invention also eliminate the possibility of stray strands from the braided shield 202 (grounding circuit) coming into contact with the power supply circuit (core portion 204) during operation. When used with the vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 of the present invention, the flared portion F of the braided shield 202 of the present invention is substantially vertical and "pulled back" and away from the core insulation portion 208 and the core portion 204, and as previously stated, when using the high-voltage vertical disc-shaped ferrule 100 of the present invention, any stray strands of the braided shield 202 will advantageously not come into contact with the power supply circuit.

[0050] In addition, such as Figure 6EAs shown, the use of spring S is also an option. Spring S is supported at one end by a cap (around the spring portion) at the end of housing 400 and provides spring force against the rear surface 108b of the vertical disc-shaped collar 100 or the braided shield 202 (if the braided shield 202 is on the rear surface 108b) to allow the vertical disc-shaped collar 100 to firmly abut against the braided shield 202 and housing 400. Using this structural arrangement, such as... Figure 6E As shown, the spring S can supplement the spring force generated by the compression of the braided shield 202 during its operation.

[0051] While the foregoing description pertains to preferred embodiments of the invention, it should be noted that other variations and modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art and can be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the invention. Furthermore, even if not explicitly stated above, structural arrangements or features described in connection with one embodiment of the invention can be used in conjunction with other embodiments.

Claims

1. A high voltage vertical disc ferrule characterized by: a front surface, a back surface; an outer edge, and an opening, wherein the front surface is a flat surface, wherein the back surface is a flat surface, and wherein the outer edge defines a thickness of the ferrule; a spring force provided by a wire shield of an electrical wire that ensures the ferrule is pressed against and in contact with a connector housing.

2. The high-pressure vertical disc sleeve ring according to claim 1, characterized in that The front surface is substantially perpendicular to the outer edge.

3. The high pressure vertical disc sleeve ring of claim 1, wherein, The back surface is substantially perpendicular to the outer edge.

4. A method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc sleeve and a wire, characterized by the steps of: inserting at least one ferrule onto a wire shield of the electrical wire; and pushing an end of the wire shield against at least a flat surface of the vertical disc ferrule, the end of the wire shield being flared; a spring force provided by a wire shield of an electrical wire that ensures the ferrule is pressed against and in contact with a connector housing.

5. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc-style ferrule and an electrical wire according to claim 4, wherein, The step of inserting the vertical disc ferrule onto the wire shield of the electrical wire includes the step of positioning the vertical disc ferrule substantially perpendicular to the electrical wire.

6. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc-style ferrule and an optical fiber of claim 4, wherein, The step of inserting the vertical disc ferrule includes one of the steps of pushing the vertical disc ferrule against an end of the wire shield and pushing the end of the wire shield against the vertical disc ferrule.

7. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc ferrule and an electrical wire of claim 4, further characterized by the steps of: inserting an end of the electrical wire into an opening of the connector housing; and contacting the end of the electrical wire with a front stop in the connector housing.

8. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc-style ferrule and an electrical wire of claim 7, further characterized by The step of attaching a terminal to the end of the electrical wire.

9. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc-style ferrule and an electrical wire of claim 7, further characterized by The step of contacting a flared portion of a wire braid shield of the wire shield with a shield or ground of the connector housing.

10. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc-style ferrule and an electrical wire according to claim 4, wherein, The step of inserting at least one ferrule includes the steps of: (a) inserting a first high voltage vertical ferrule over the wire shield of the electrical wire; (b) pushing the end of the wire shield against the first high voltage vertical disc ferrule or pushing the first high voltage vertical disc ferrule against the end of the wire shield; (c) inserting a second high voltage vertical ferrule over a core insulation of the electrical wire; and (d) pushing the second high voltage vertical disc ferrule against the end of the wire shield.

11. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc-style ferrule and an electrical wire of claim 10, further characterized by The step of sandwiching a flared portion of the wire shield article of the electrical wire between the first high voltage vertical disc ferrule and the second high voltage vertical disc ferrule.

12. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc-style ferrule and an electrical wire of claim 11, further characterized by The step of forming a bunch or fold in a portion of the wire shield of the electrical wire between the first high voltage vertical disc ferrule and an outer insulation of the electrical wire.

13. A method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc ferrule and an electrical wire, characterized by the steps of: pushing an end of a wire shield of the electrical wire into a flared condition; inserting the vertical disc ferrule over a core insulation of the electrical wire, the vertical disc ferrule having at least a flat surface; and pushing the vertical disc ferrule against the flared condition of the end of the wire shield; a spring force provided by a wire shield of an electrical wire that ensures the ferrule is pressed against and in contact with a connector housing.

14. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc-style ferrule and an electrical wire of claim 13, wherein, The step of inserting the vertical disc ferrule over the core insulation of the electrical wire includes a step of positioning the vertical disc ferrule substantially perpendicular to the electrical wire.

15. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc ferrule and electrical wire of claim 13, further characterized by the steps of: inserting an end of the electrical wire into an opening of the connector housing; and contacting the end of the electrical wire with a front stop in the connector housing.

16. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc-style ferrule and an electrical wire of claim 15, further characterized by a step of attaching a terminal to the end of the electrical wire.

17. The method for assembling a high voltage vertical disc-style ferrule and an optical fiber of claim 15, further characterized by a step of contacting a vertical surface of the ferrule with a shield or ground of the connector housing.

18. A high voltage vertical disc ferrule, characterized by: a first high voltage vertical disc ferrule and a second high voltage vertical disc ferrule, each of the first and second high voltage vertical disc ferrules being a high voltage vertical disc ferrule according to claim 1, characterized in that the first high voltage vertical disc ferrule includes a first front surface and a first back surface, characterized in that the second high voltage vertical disc ferrule includes a second front surface and a second back surface, and characterized in that the front surface of the first high voltage vertical disc ferrule and the back surface of the second high voltage vertical disc ferrule face each other.

19. The high-pressure vertical disc sleeve ring of claim 18, wherein, the front surface of the first high voltage vertical disc ferrule and the back surface of the second high voltage vertical disc ferrule sandwich a wire braid shield of a wire shield of an electrical wire into which the high voltage vertical disc ferrule is connected.

20. The high-pressure vertical disc sleeve ring of claim 19, wherein, the wire braid shield of the electrical wire is welded, mechanically joined, or electromechanically joined to the first and second high voltage vertical disc ferrules.

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