Electrical components

Abstract

An electrical assembly includes: a housing defining a housing interior; and an electrical terminal. The electrical terminal may include a first terminal portion disposed within the housing interior and a second terminal portion disposed outside the housing interior and including an eyelet. The housing may be overmolded on the electrical terminal.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims the benefit of and priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 587,326, filed on October 2, 2023, the disclosure of which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth herein Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates generally to electrical assemblies, including electrical assemblies that may be used, for example, in conjunction with a vehicle. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0004] Although the claims are not limited to specific illustrations, an understanding of various aspects may be gained through a discussion of various examples. The drawings are not necessarily to scale, and certain features may be exaggerated or hidden to better illustrate and explain the innovative aspects of the examples. In addition, the exemplary illustrations described herein are not exhaustive or otherwise limiting, and the embodiments are not limited to the precise forms and configurations shown in the drawings or disclosed in the following detailed description. The exemplary illustrations are described in detail with reference to the drawings as follows:

[0005] Figure 1 is a schematic diagram generally illustrating an embodiment of an electrical assembly in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0006] Figure 2 is a perspective view generally illustrating an embodiment of an electrical terminal in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0007] Figure 3 is a partial perspective view generally illustrating an embodiment of an electrical assembly connected to a chassis in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, with the chassis shown as partially transparent.

[0008] Figure 4 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view generally illustrating an embodiment of an electrical assembly connected to a chassis in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure, with the chassis shown as partially transparent.

[0009] Figure 5 is a perspective view generally illustrating an embodiment of an electrical terminal in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0010] Figure 6 is a schematic diagram generally illustrating an embodiment of an electrical assembly including two electrical connectors in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0011] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram generally illustrating an embodiment of an electrical assembly including two circuit boards in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0012] Figure 8is a top view generally illustrating an embodiment of a sheet of material for forming an electrical terminal in accordance with the teachings of the present disclosure.

[0013] Fig. 9 is a flowchart diagram generally illustrating an embodiment of a method of assembling a vehicle according to the teachings of the present disclosure. Detailed Description

[0014] Reference will now be made in detail to embodiments, examples of which are illustrated in the accompanying drawings. In the detailed description that follows, many specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various embodiments described. However, it is apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art that the various embodiments described may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, processes, components, circuits, and networks are not described in detail to avoid unnecessarily obscuring aspects of the embodiments.

[0015] refer to Figure 1 , the electrical assembly 20 includes a housing 22, electrical terminals 24, and a circuit board 26. The electrical assembly 20 is mounted to a chassis 32 of a vehicle 30, but may be mounted to other mounting surfaces. The housing 22 defines a housing interior 40. The circuit board 26 and one or more electrical components 42 (e.g., relays, fuses, capacitors, resistors, inductors, controllers, etc.) may be disposed in the housing interior 40. The one or more electrical components 42 may be connected to (e.g., mounted to) the circuit board 26.

[0016] The electrical terminal 24 includes a first terminal portion 50 and a second terminal portion 52. The first terminal portion 50 is disposed in the housing interior 40, and the second terminal portion 52 is at least partially disposed outside the housing interior 40 to electrically and / or mechanically connect the electrical component 20 to the chassis 32. The first terminal portion 50 can be electrically connected (e.g., welded) to another component, such as the circuit board 26. The second terminal portion 52 is connected to the chassis 32 via a fastener (e.g., a bolt) 60. The fastener 60 includes a body 62 and a head 64, which is disposed at an end of the body 62 and has a diameter 64D that is greater than the diameter 62D of the body 62.

[0017] refer to Figure 2 , the first terminal portion 50 of the electrical terminal 24 includes a first pin or socket 70 and / or a second pin or socket 72. Optionally, in some configurations, the first pin or socket 70 is configured as a pin and the second pin or socket 72 is configured as a pin. In other configurations, the first pin or socket 70 is configured as a socket (e.g., configured to at least partially receive another terminal, such as a pin terminal), and the second pin or socket 72 is configured as a socket (see, e.g., Figure 3). In still other configurations, one of the first pin or socket 70 or the second pin or socket 72 is configured as a pin, and the other of the first pin or socket 70 or the second pin or socket 72 is configured as a socket. The first pin or socket 70 extends in a first direction, and the second pin or socket 72 extends in a second direction that may be opposite to the first direction. Although the electrical terminal 24 is shown as having two pins or sockets 70, 72, the electrical terminal 24 may include other numbers of pins or sockets, such as one pin or socket 70 ( Figure 5 ) or more than two pins or sockets. The pins may include pins, blades, other configurations, or combinations thereof.

[0018] The second terminal portion 52 includes an eyelet 80 defining a hole 82. The eyelet 80 is perpendicular to the first pin or socket 70 and the second pin or socket 72. Optionally, the eyelet 80 is disposed at a different angle or parallel to the first pin or socket 70 and / or the second pin or socket 72. The hole 82 has a diameter 82D that is at least as large as the diameter 62D of the body 62 ( Figure 1 ) and is smaller than the diameter 64D of the head 64 of the fastener 60 ( Figure 1 The first pin or socket 70 and the second pin or socket 72 may be parallel to the centerline 60A of the fastener 60 ( Figure 1 ). The eyelet 80 is continuous in the circumferential direction such that the hole 82 is closed, but the eyelet 80 may have other configurations, such as a configuration with a circumferential gap.

[0019] refer to Figure 3 , the body 62 of the fastener 60 is partially disposed in the eyelet 80 and extends through the eyelet 80 (e.g., through the hole 82, see Figure 1 ), and the head 64 is disposed directly over the eyelet 80, e.g., without a bushing or washer. Optionally, a bushing and / or a washer is disposed between the head 64 and the eyelet 80. The body 62 extends through the eyelet 80 and into the chassis 32 to mechanically and electrically connect the electrical assembly 20 to the chassis 32. For example, the body 62 can be screwed into the chassis 32 and / or the fastener 60 can include a nut 66 screwed onto the body 62 such that the eyelet 80 and at least a portion of the chassis 32 are disposed between the head 64 and the nut. The electrical connector allows the electrical assembly 20 and / or one or more components (such as component 42 ( Figure 1 ))Electrically grounded to chassis 32.

[0020] refer to Figure 4 The housing 22 includes a mounting flange 90 defining a housing aperture 92. The mounting flange 90 extends outward from the housing 22, parallel to the eyelet 80, and partially covers the second terminal portion 52, such as a portion of the eyelet 80. For example, the eyelet 80 may include an exposed portion 84 ( Figure 1 ), the exposed portion 84 is not mounted by the flange 90 and the covering portion 86 ( Figure 1 ) is covered, and the covering portion 86 is covered by the mounting flange 90. The housing hole 92 is aligned with the hole 82 of the eyelet 80 so that the mounting flange 90 does not cover the hole 82. The height 92H of the housing hole 92 is greater than the height 64H of the head 64 of the fastener 60, so that the head 64 is recessed in the mounting flange 90. The chassis 32 may include a recess 94 that at least partially receives the eyelet 80 and / or the mounting flange 90. Additionally or alternatively, the chassis 32 may include a recess 96 ( Figure 1 ), the recess 96 at least partially receives the housing 22 (eg, the portion other than the mounting flange 90). The housing hole 92 has a diameter 92D that is greater than the diameter 64D of the head 64.

[0021] The housing 22 includes an electrical connector receptacle 100 that is configured to at least partially receive and connect to an electrical connector 102 (e.g., a first electrical connector), which may include one or more connector pins 106 and / or may be connected to one or more other components or systems 108 (see, e.g., Figure 1 ), such as a vehicle component or system. The first pin or socket 70 of the electrical terminal 24 extends into the electrical connector socket 100 and is partially disposed in the electrical connector socket 100. The electrical component 20 may include one or more housing pins 104 at least partially disposed in the electrical connector socket 100. The one or more housing pins 104 may, for example but not limited to, include at least five housing pins 104. The lower portion of the second pin or socket 72 and / or the one or more housing pins 104 may extend toward the circuit board 26, extend into the circuit board 26, and / or extend through the circuit board 26. The electrical connector 102 may be at least partially outside the electrical component 20 and / or the housing 22 (e.g., formed separately from the housing 22), and may be referred to as an external electrical connector.

[0022] refer to Figure 5 , the electrical terminal 24 may include a single pin or socket 70 .

[0023] refer to Figure 6, the housing 22 optionally includes an electrical connector socket 100 (e.g., a first connector socket) and a second socket 120. The second socket 120 is provided, for example, in place of the circuit board 26. The second connector socket 120 is configured to at least partially receive a second electrical connector 122. The second electrical connector 122 is electrically connected to the electrical component 42, for example. The second electrical connector 122 includes a plurality of connector pins 126 that are electrically connected to the housing pins 104 and the electrical terminals 24, for example, at the end opposite to the connector pins 106 of the electrical connector 102. In the illustrated example, the second connector socket 120 and the second electrical connector 122 are arranged in a mirrored configuration relative to the electrical connector socket 100 and the electrical connector 102, wherein the electrical connector 102 is connected to the electrical connector socket 100 at the top of the housing 22, and the second electrical connector 122 is connected to the second connector socket 120 at the bottom of the housing 22.

[0024] refer to Figure 7 , the electrical assembly 20 optionally includes a circuit board 26 (e.g., a first circuit board) and a second circuit board 140. The circuit boards 26, 140 are shown as being completely inside the housing 22, but may be arranged in other configurations such that one or both are partially arranged inside the housing 22 or completely arranged outside the housing 22. The second circuit board is arranged, for example, in place of the electrical connector 102. The second circuit board 140 is electrically connected to the housing pins 104 and the electrical terminals 24, for example, at the ends opposite to the circuit board 26. In the illustrated example, the circuit board 26 and the second circuit board 140 are in a mirrored configuration, wherein the circuit board 26 is electrically connected to the bottom ends of the housing pins 104 and the electrical terminals 24, and wherein the second circuit board 140 is electrically connected to the top ends of the housing pins 104 and the electrical terminals 24. Optionally, the circuit board 26 and / or the second circuit board 140 include a connector 142 connected thereto to facilitate the electrical connection of the circuit board 26 and / or the second circuit board 140 to the housing pins 104 and the electrical terminals 24. Optionally, at least some of the one or more other components or systems 108 are electrically connected to the second circuit board 140 .

[0025] refer to Figure 8 The electrical terminals 24 may be stamped from a sheet of material 160, such as metal. Multiple electrical terminals 24 may be stamped simultaneously from the same sheet of material 160. The electrical terminals 24 may be bent, for example, at one or more bend lines or regions 162 after stamping.

[0026] refer to Fig. 9, the method 200 of assembling the electrical assembly 20 and / or assembling the vehicle 30 may include forming the electrical terminals 24 (block 202). Forming the electrical terminals 24 (block 202) may include stamping one or more electrical terminals 24 from the sheet of material 160 and / or bending one or more sections of the electrical terminals 24, such as at one or more bend lines or regions 162. The electrical terminals 24 may initially be formed as a single, integral, monolithic component.

[0027] The method 200 may include forming the housing 22 (block 204), such as by overmolding the housing 22 onto the electrical terminals 24 after forming the electrical terminals 24 in block 202. Optionally, the housing 22 is overmolded onto the electrical terminals 24 and the one or more housing pins 104. The method 200 may include at least partially disposing the circuit board 26, one or more electrical connectors 102, 122, and / or one or more electrical components 42 into the housing interior 40 (block 206) to form the electrical assembly 20. Block 206 may optionally include inserting at least one of the circuit board 26 or the electrical connector 102 into the housing 22 such that at least one of the circuit board 26 or the electrical connector 102 is electrically connected to one or more of the electrical terminals 24 and the housing pins 104. For example, block 206 may optionally include at least partially inserting the circuit board 26 and the electrical connector 102 into the housing 22. Additionally or alternatively, block 206 may include at least partially inserting the circuit board 26 and the second circuit board 140 into the housing 22. Additionally or alternatively, block 206 includes at least partially inserting the electrical connector 102 and the second electrical connector 122 into the housing 22 .

[0028] The method 200 may include placing the electrical assembly 20 in the vehicle 30 (block 208). The method 200 may include connecting the electrical assembly 20 to a mounting surface (e.g., a chassis 32 of the vehicle 30) (block 210), which may include inserting the fastener 60 into the eyelet 80 and the chassis 32. Inserting the fastener 60 into the eyelet 80 and the chassis 32 may (i) mechanically connect the electrical assembly 20 to the chassis, and (ii) electrically connect (e.g., electrically ground) the electrical assembly 20 and / or one or more components at least indirectly electrically connected to the electrical assembly 20 (such as the electrical component 42 and / or the electrical connector 102) to the chassis 32. The method 200 may not include crimping the electrical terminal 24, for example, with a wire or cable. The method 200 may not include connecting the electrical terminal 24 to the housing 22 using a separate fastener, and / or not including connecting the electrical terminal 24 to the chassis 32 using a washer or bushing, which may simplify assembly.

[0029] Although described in conjunction with a vehicle 30 and a chassis 32, embodiments of the electrical assembly 20 may be used in other non-vehicle applications. For example, the electrical assembly 20 may be mounted to a mounting surface other than a vehicle chassis.

[0030] The present disclosure includes the following non-limiting examples:

[0031] An electrical component, comprising: a housing, the housing defining a housing interior; and

[0032] An electrical terminal includes a first terminal portion disposed in the housing interior and a second terminal portion disposed outside the housing interior and including an eyelet.

[0033] The electrical component according to any of the aforementioned embodiments further includes at least one of a first circuit board or a first electrical connector, wherein the first circuit board or the first electrical connector is at least partially disposed in the housing and is electrically connected to the first terminal portion.

[0034] The electrical assembly of any preceding embodiment, wherein the housing is overmolded onto the electrical terminals.

[0035] The electrical assembly of any preceding embodiment, wherein the aperture includes an exposed portion not covered by the housing.

[0036] The electrical component of any preceding embodiment, wherein the first terminal portion comprises a first pin.

[0037] The electrical assembly of any preceding embodiment, wherein the first terminal portion comprises a second pin.

[0038] The electrical assembly of any preceding embodiment, wherein the first terminal portion comprises a first pin and a second pin.

[0039] According to any of the aforementioned embodiments, the electrical component further includes a first electrical connector at least partially disposed in the shell; wherein the shell includes a connector socket configured to mate with the first electrical connector; and the first pin is at least partially disposed in the connector socket.

[0040] The electrical assembly of any of the preceding embodiments further comprises at least five housing pins at least partially disposed in the connector socket.

[0041] The electrical component according to any of the preceding embodiments further comprises a first circuit board at least partially disposed in the housing; wherein the second pin is electrically connected to the first circuit board.

[0042] The electrical assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments, wherein the housing comprises a second connector socket; and the second pin is at least partially disposed in the second connector socket.

[0043] The electrical assembly of any preceding embodiment, wherein the eyelet is perpendicular to the first pin and the second pin.

[0044] The electrical assembly of any of the preceding embodiments further comprises a fastener partially disposed in the eyelet; wherein the first pin and the second pin are parallel to a centerline of the fastener.

[0045] The electrical component according to any one of the aforementioned embodiments further includes a first circuit board and a second circuit board at least partially disposed in the housing; wherein the first terminal portion is electrically connected to the first circuit board and the second circuit board.

[0046] The electrical assembly of any preceding embodiment, wherein the first terminal portion comprises a first terminal socket.

[0047] The electrical assembly of any preceding embodiment, wherein the first terminal portion comprises a second terminal socket.

[0048] The electrical assembly of any preceding embodiment, wherein the first terminal portion comprises a first terminal socket and a second terminal socket.

[0049] An electrical assembly as in any preceding embodiment, wherein the housing partially covers the eyelet.

[0050] The electrical assembly of any preceding embodiment, wherein the eyelet comprises an eyelet hole; and the housing comprises a housing hole aligned with the eyelet hole such that the housing does not cover the eyelet hole.

[0051] The electrical assembly of any of the preceding embodiments further comprises a fastener comprising a body and a head; wherein the diameter of the housing hole is greater than the diameter of the head; and the diameter of the head is greater than the diameter of the eyelet hole.

[0052] The electrical assembly of any preceding embodiment, wherein a height of the housing hole is greater than a height of the head.

[0053] A vehicle, comprising: an electrical component according to any one of the preceding embodiments; a chassis; and a fastener; wherein the electrical component is fixed to the chassis via the fastener and the electrical terminal; and the electrical component is electrically connected to the chassis via the fastener and the electrical terminal.

[0054] A vehicle as in any preceding embodiment wherein the fastener is in direct contact with the eyelet and the chassis.

[0055] A vehicle as in any preceding embodiment wherein the eyelet is in direct contact with the chassis and the fastener.

[0056] A method for assembling a vehicle according to any of the aforementioned embodiments, the method comprising: forming an electrical terminal; overmolding the housing onto the electrical terminal; and inserting fasteners into the eyelets and the chassis to (i) mechanically connect the electrical component to the chassis and (ii) electrically ground the electrical component to the chassis.

[0057] The method of any preceding embodiment, wherein forming the electrical terminal comprises stamping.

[0058] The method according to any one of the preceding embodiments, wherein the stamping comprises stamping the first terminal portion and the second terminal portion.

[0059] The method of any preceding embodiment, wherein forming the electrical terminal comprises bending the second terminal portion relative to the first terminal portion.

[0060] A vehicle comprising an electrical assembly according to any of the preceding embodiments.

[0061] An electronic controller is configured to implement the method according to any one of the preceding embodiments.

[0062] A vehicle comprises an electronic controller according to any one of the preceding embodiments.

[0063] A non-transitory computer-readable storage medium having encoded thereon a computer program for implementing the method according to any one of the preceding embodiments.

[0064] A vehicle comprising a non-transitory computer-readable storage medium according to any one of the preceding embodiments.

[0065] In an example, a controller may include an electronic controller and / or include an electronic processor, such as a programmable microprocessor and / or a microcontroller. In an embodiment, the controller may include, for example, an application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) and / or an embedded controller. The controller may include a central processing unit (CPU), a memory (e.g., a non-transitory computer readable storage medium), and / or an input / output (I / O) interface. The controller may be configured to perform various functions, including those described in more detail herein, using appropriate programming instructions and / or codes embodied in software, hardware, and / or other media. In an embodiment, the controller may include multiple controllers. In an embodiment, the controller may be connected to a display, such as a touch screen display.

[0066] Various examples / embodiments for various devices, systems, and / or methods are described herein. Many specific details are set forth to provide a thorough understanding of the overall structure, function, manufacture, and use of the examples / embodiments described in the specification and illustrated in the accompanying drawings. However, it should be understood by those skilled in the art that the examples / embodiments can be practiced without such specific details. In other examples, well-known operations, parts, and elements are not described in detail so as not to obscure the examples / embodiments described in this specification. It should be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that the examples / embodiments described and illustrated herein are non-limiting examples, and therefore it can be appreciated that the specific structural and functional details disclosed herein can be representative and do not necessarily limit the scope of the embodiments.

[0067] References to "examples", "in examples", "according to examples", "in the illustrated examples", "various embodiments", "according to embodiments", "in embodiments", "embodiments", "according to some configurations", "in some configurations", etc. throughout the specification mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in conjunction with the examples / embodiments is included in at least one embodiment. Therefore, the appearance of the phrases "examples", "in examples", "according to examples", "in the illustrated examples", "in various embodiments", "according to embodiments", "in embodiments", "embodiments", "according to some configurations", "in some configurations", etc. throughout the specification does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment. In addition, particular features, structures, and / or characteristics may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more examples / embodiments. Therefore, the particular features, structures, or characteristics shown or described in conjunction with one embodiment / example may be combined in whole or in part with the features, structures, functions, and / or characteristics of one or more other embodiments / examples without restriction, as long as such combination is not illogical or non-functional. In addition, many modifications may be made to adapt a particular situation or material to the teachings of the present disclosure without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The word "exemplarily" is used herein to mean "as a non-limiting example".

[0068] It should be understood that references to a single element are not necessarily so limited, and may include one or more of such elements unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Any directional references (e.g., positive, negative, upper, lower, upward, downward, left, right, leftward, rightward, top, bottom, above, below, vertical, horizontal, clockwise, and counterclockwise) are used only for identification purposes to help the reader understand the present disclosure and do not create limitations, particularly with respect to the position, orientation, or use of the examples / embodiments.

[0069] “One or more” includes a function performed by one element, a function performed by more than one element (e.g., in a distributed manner), several functions performed by one element, several functions performed by several elements, or any combination of the above. The term “at least one” in the context of, for example, “at least one of A, B, and C” or “at least one of A, B, or C” includes only A; only B; only C; or any combination or subset of A, B, and C, including any combination or subset of one or more A, one or more B, and one or more C. A “set” of elements may include any number of the one or more elements.

[0070] Although the terms first, second, etc., in some cases, are used herein to describe various elements, these elements should not be limited by these terms. These terms are only used to distinguish one element from another element. For example, a first element can be called a second element, and similarly, a second element can be called a first element without departing from the scope of the various embodiments described. Both the first element and the second element are elements, but they are not the same element.

[0071] The terms used in the description of the various embodiments described herein are only used for the purpose of describing specific embodiments and are not intended to be limiting. As used in the description of the various described embodiments and the appended claims, the singular forms "a", "an" and "the" are intended to also include plural forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term "and / or" used herein refers to and includes any and all possible combinations of one or more of the items listed in the relevant list. The use of "and" and "or" should be interpreted broadly (e.g., regarded as "and / or"). For example and without limitation, the use of "and" does not necessarily require all listed elements or features, and the use of "or" is inclusive, unless such a construction is originally illogical. When used in this specification, the terms "includes", "including", "comprises" and / or "comprising" specify the presence of the features, integers, steps, operations, elements and / or parts, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, parts and / or groups thereof.

[0072] References to engagement (e.g., attachment, connection, connection, etc.) should be interpreted broadly and may include intermediate members between the connection of elements, relative movement between elements, direct connection, indirect connection, fixed connection, removable connection, operational connection, indirect contact and / or direct contact. Therefore, reference to engagement does not necessarily mean that two elements are directly connected / coupled and are in a fixed relationship with each other. The connection of electrical components (if any) may include mechanical connections, electrical connections, wired connections and / or wireless connections, etc. The use of "for example" and "such as" in this specification should be interpreted broadly and used to provide non-limiting examples of embodiments of the present disclosure, and the present disclosure is not limited to such examples.

[0073] Although processes, systems, and methods may be described herein with respect to one or more steps in a particular sequence, these methods may be practiced with steps in a different order, by performing certain steps simultaneously, with additional steps, and / or by omitting certain described steps.

[0074] As used herein, the term "if" is optionally interpreted to mean "when..." or "upon..." or "in response to determining..." or "in response to detecting...", as the context requires. Similarly, the phrases "if it is determined" or "if [the condition or event] is detected" are optionally interpreted to mean "upon determining..." or "in response to determining..." or "upon detecting [the condition or event]" or "in response to detecting [the condition or event]", as the context requires.

[0075] References to a vehicle may include one or more of a variety of vehicles, including, but not limited to, a passenger car (e.g., a sedan, pickup truck, sport utility vehicle, crossover, etc.), a truck, a bus, an airplane, or a boat, among others.

[0076] It is intended that all matter contained in the above description or shown in the accompanying drawings shall be interpreted as illustrative only and not limiting. Changes may be made in detail or structure without departing from the disclosure.

Claims

1. An electrical component comprising: a housing defining a housing interior; and An electrical terminal, the electrical terminal comprising: a first terminal portion disposed in the interior of the housing, and A second terminal portion is disposed outside the housing interior and includes an eyelet.

2. The electrical assembly of claim 1, further comprising at least one of a first circuit board or a first electrical connector, the first circuit board or the first electrical connector being at least partially disposed in the housing and being electrically connected to the first terminal portion.

3. The electrical assembly according to claim 1, wherein: The housing is overmolded onto the electrical terminals.

4. The electrical assembly according to claim 3, wherein: The second terminal portion includes an exposed portion that is not covered by the housing.

5. The electrical assembly of claim 1, wherein: The first terminal portion includes a first pin and a second pin.

6. The electrical assembly of claim 5, further comprising a first electrical connector at least partially disposed in the housing; in, The housing includes a connector receptacle configured to mate with the first electrical connector; and The first pin is at least partially disposed in the connector socket.

7. The electrical assembly of claim 6, further comprising at least five housing pins at least partially disposed in the connector receptacle.

8. The electrical assembly of claim 6, further comprising a first circuit board at least partially disposed in the housing; The second pin is electrically connected to the first circuit board.

9. The electrical assembly of claim 6, wherein: The housing includes a second connector receptacle; and The second pin is at least partially disposed in the second connector socket.

10. The electrical assembly of claim 5, wherein: The hole is perpendicular to the first pin and the second pin.

11. The electrical assembly of claim 5, further comprising a fastener partially disposed in the eyelet; The first pin and the second pin are parallel to a center line of the fastener.

12. The electrical assembly of claim 1, further comprising a first circuit board and a second circuit board at least partially disposed in the housing; in, The first terminal portion is electrically connected to the first circuit board and the second circuit board.

13. The electrical assembly of claim 1, wherein: The first terminal portion includes a first terminal socket; and The first terminal portion includes the second terminal socket.

14. The electrical assembly of claim 1, wherein: The housing partially covers the eyelet.

15. The electrical assembly of claim 1, wherein: The eyelet comprises an eyelet hole; and The housing includes a housing hole aligned with the eyelet hole such that the housing does not cover the eyelet hole.

16. The electrical assembly of claim 15, further comprising a fastener comprising a body and a head; wherein the diameter of the housing hole is greater than the diameter of the head; and The head has a diameter greater than a diameter of the eyelet hole.

17. The electrical assembly of claim 16, wherein: The height of the housing hole is greater than the height of the head.

18. A means of transport, comprising: An electrical component according to any one of claims 1-10 and 12-15; Chassis; and fastener; wherein the electrical assembly is secured to the chassis via the fastener and the electrical terminal; and The electrical assembly is electrically connected to the chassis via the fastener and the electrical terminal.

19. The vehicle according to claim 18, wherein: The fastener is in direct contact with the eyelet and the chassis.

20. The vehicle according to claim 18, wherein: The eyelet is in direct contact with the chassis and the fastener.

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