ADAPTER AND METHOD FOR USE FOR CONNECTING CABLE TERMINALS TO A HIGH-VOLTAGE CONNECTOR

Abstract

A detachable adapter and a method for its use, wherein the adapter is configured to assist in connecting each cable terminal of a set of cable terminals to a connector. The adapter includes a connector support surface configured to support a first section of the connector when the first and second sections of the connector are positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface. The adapter includes a cable terminal stop for each cable terminal, wherein the cable terminal stop is configured to rest against the cable terminal during connection of the cable terminal to the second section of the connector, such that the cable terminal assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the connector support surface when connected to the second section of the connector.A detachable stabilizing adapter and a method for its use to connect at least one cable connector of a set of cable connectors to a connector.

Description

TECHNICAL AREA

[0001] The disclosure generally relates to a detachable adapter configured to support connecting cable terminals of a set of cable terminals to a connector. The disclosure also relates to a detachable stabilizing adapter configured to support connecting cable terminals to the connector.

[0002] The disclosure can be applied to heavy-duty vehicles, such as trucks, buses, and construction machinery. Although the disclosure may be described in relation to a particular vehicle, it is not limited to that specific vehicle. BACKGROUND

[0003] Connecting high-voltage components for use in a specific application can be challenging. For example, in electric vehicles, there may be specific requirements for connecting high-voltage components and for their placement within the vehicle. In large electric vehicles, such as trucks, connecting a high-voltage connector to a cable terminal of a high-voltage cable, such as a battery cable, may require precise alignment of the connector and cable terminal relative to each other. At the same time, achieving this specific alignment during manual component assembly can be difficult.Furthermore, during maintenance and repair work, it can be challenging to connect a replacement cable connector to the connector in the same orientation as a previously connected cable connector, as this again depends on the skills of the person connecting these components.

[0004] Accordingly, there is a need for improved methods and / or devices for connecting cable connections with connectors. SUMMARY

[0005] According to a first aspect of the disclosure, an adapter is provided which is configured to support connecting each cable terminal of a set of cable terminals to a connector, the connector comprising a first section and a second section. The adapter includes a connector support surface which is configured to support the first section of the connector when the adapter receives the connector, such that the first and second sections of the connector are arranged on opposite sides of the connector support surface. The adapter is such that each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals can be connected to the second section of the connector when the adapter receives the connector, such that the first and second sections of the connector are positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface.The adapter also includes a cable termination stop for each cable termination of the set of cable terminations, wherein the cable termination stop is configured to rest against the cable termination during connection of the cable termination to the second section of the connector, so that the cable termination assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the connector support surface when connected to the second section of the connector, and wherein the adapter is such that it can be removed from each cable termination of the set of cable terminations and the connector when each cable termination of the set of cable terminations and the connector have been and remain connected to each other.

[0006] The first aspect of the disclosure may aim to provide the detachable adapter, which advantageously allows cable connections to be positioned in a certain relationship to the connector, as required due to space constraints in an electric vehicle or other environment. A technical advantage may involve providing a tool or adapter that significantly facilitates the process of connecting each cable connection of the set of cable connectors to the connector, such that by bringing the components into contact with the adapter, a desired or required alignment of the components relative to each other can be achieved based on a configuration of the adapter. Accordingly, the connection process is simplified and becomes less dependent on the experience of the person performing the operation.

[0007] In some examples, the connector support surface can extend in a connector support surface plane having a connector support surface plane perpendicular, wherein each cable termination stop has a cable termination mounting surface, the cable termination mounting surface being configured to rest against the cable termination during connection of the cable termination to the second section of the connector, the at least one cable termination mounting surface being arranged at a distance from the connector support surface in a direction parallel to the connector support surface plane perpendicular, the at least one cable termination mounting surface extending in a cable termination mounting surface plane with a cable termination mounting surface plane perpendicular, the cable termination mounting surface plane perpendicular forming an angle with the connector support surface plane perpendicular.A technical advantage may include the fact that at least one cable connection system surface provides a useful part or implementation of the cable connection stop.

[0008] In some examples, each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals may be adapted to be connected to the second section of the connector by means of a screw connection, when the first and second sections of the connector are positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface.

[0009] In some examples, one section of the screw connection may be adapted to be rotated about an axis of rotation during a connection, with the cable terminal stop of the adapter resting against the cable terminal, so that the cable terminal assumes a predetermined rotation about the axis of rotation with respect to the connector support surface when connected to the second section of the connector.

[0010] In some examples, according to the first aspect of the disclosure, the adapter may include at least one nut holder for each cable terminal of a set of cable terminals, wherein the at least one nut holder is adapted to hold a nut that forms part of the screw connection before the first and second sections of the connector are positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface. In other words, the nut can be positioned to be held by the nut holder before the first and second sections of the connector are positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface. A technical advantage may be that the adapter can hold the one or more nuts, which can facilitate installation.

[0011] According to a second aspect of the disclosure, a use of the adapter according to the first aspect of the disclosure is provided to connect each cable terminal of a set of cable terminals to a connector.

[0012] The advantages and effects of using the adapter are largely analogous to the advantages and effects of the adapter according to the first aspect of this disclosure. Furthermore, all embodiments of the adapter are applicable to and thus combinable with all embodiments of using the adapter according to the present examples, and vice versa.

[0013] According to a third aspect of the disclosure, a method is provided for connecting each cable terminal of a set of cable terminals to a connector using an adapter, wherein the connector comprises a first section and a second section.The method comprises inserting the connector into the adapter, whereby the first and second sections of the connector are located on opposite sides of a connector support surface of the adapter; for each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals, connecting the cable terminal to the second section of the connector, wherein a cable terminal stop of the adapter rests against the cable terminal so that the cable terminal assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the connector support surface when connected to the second section of the connector; and removing the adapter from each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals and the connector when each cable terminal of a set of cable terminals and the connector have been and remain connected to each other.

[0014] In some examples, the procedure for each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals may include the following: connecting the cable terminal to the second section of the connector by means of a screw connection, wherein a section of the screw connection is rotated about an axis of rotation during a connection, with the cable terminal stop of the adapter bearing against the cable terminal, so that the cable terminal assumes a predetermined rotation about the axis of rotation with respect to the connector support surface when connected to the second section of the connector.

[0015] The advantages and effects of the method according to the third aspect of the disclosure are largely analogous to the advantages and effects of the adapter according to the first aspect of the present disclosure. Furthermore, all embodiments of the adapter are applicable to and thus combinable with all embodiments of the method for connecting each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals to the connector using the adapter, and vice versa.

[0016] According to a fourth aspect of the disclosure, a stabilizing adapter is provided which is configured to facilitate the connection of at least one cable terminal of a set of cable terminals to a connector when the connector is attached to a body having a body surface, the connector comprising a first section and a second section located on opposite sides of the body surface, the second section extending from the body surface. The stabilizing adapter is adapted to at least partially accommodate the second section of the connector and / or to contact at least a section of the body surface.The stabilizing adapter includes a cable termination stop for the at least one cable termination of the set of cable terminations, wherein the cable termination stop is configured to rest against the cable termination during connection of the cable termination to the second section of the connector, such that the cable termination assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the body surface when connected to the second section of the connector. The stabilizing adapter is such that it can be removed from the at least one cable termination of the set of cable terminations and the second section of the connector when the at least one cable termination of the set of cable terminations and the connector have been and remain connected to each other.

[0017] The fourth aspect of the disclosure may aim to provide the removable stabilizing adapter, which advantageously enables cable connections to be positioned in a certain relationship to the connector, as required due to space constraints in an electric vehicle or other environment. A technical advantage may involve providing a tool or adapter that significantly facilitates the process of connecting each cable connection of the set of cable connections to the connector, such that by bringing the components into contact with the adapter, a desired or required alignment of the components relative to each other can be achieved based on a configuration of the adapter. Accordingly, the connection process depends on the experience of the person performing the operation.In this way, the maintenance and repair of the vehicle, including the cable connections and connectors, can be simplified and made less prone to errors.

[0018] According to a fifth aspect of the disclosure, a use of the stabilizing adapter according to the fourth aspect of the disclosure is provided to connect at least one cable terminal of a set of cable terminals to a connector.

[0019] The advantages and effects of using the stabilizing adapter are largely analogous to the advantages and effects of the stabilizing adapter according to the fourth aspect of the disclosure. Furthermore, all embodiments of the stabilizing adapter are applicable to and thus combinable with all embodiments of using the stabilizing adapter to connect at least one cable terminal of the set of cable terminals to the connector, and vice versa.

[0020] According to a sixth aspect of the disclosure, a method for connecting at least one cable terminal of a set of cable terminals to a connector using a stabilizing adapter is provided, wherein the connector is attached to a body having a body surface, the connector comprising a first section and a second section located on opposite sides of the body surface, the second section extending from the body surface.The method comprises positioning the stabilizing adapter, whereby the stabilizing adapter at least partially accommodates the second section and / or touches at least a section of the body surface; for the at least one cable connector of the set of cable connectors: connecting the at least one cable connector to the second section of the connector, wherein a cable connector stop of the stabilizing adapter rests against the at least one cable connector, such that the at least one cable connector assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the body surface when connected to the second section of the connector; and removing the stabilizing adapter from the at least one cable connector of the set of cable connectors and the connector when the at least one cable connector of the set of cable connectors and the connector have been and remain connected to each other.

[0021] The advantages and effects of the method according to the sixth aspect of the disclosure are largely analogous to the advantages and effects of the stabilizing adapter according to the fourth aspect of the disclosure. Furthermore, all embodiments of the stabilizing adapter are applicable to and thus combinable with all embodiments of the method according to the sixth aspect of the disclosure, and vice versa. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0022] With reference to the attached drawings, a more detailed description of the aspects of revelation cited as examples follows. Fig. 1A and Fig. Figure 1B shows perspective views of an example of an environment in which an adapter can be used according to the examples in the present disclosure. Fig. Figure 2 is a perspective view of an example of an adapter according to examples in the present disclosure. Fig. 3, Fig. 4, Fig. 5, Fig. 6, Fig. 7 and Fig. Figure 8 shows perspective views illustrating a method for connecting each cable terminal of a set of cable terminals to a connector using the adapter of Fig. 2. Illustrate according to examples from the present revelation. Fig. Figure 9 is a perspective view of an example of a stabilization adapter according to examples in the present disclosure. Fig. 10 and Fig. Figure 11 are perspective views showing a method for connecting at least one cable terminal of a set of cable terminals to a connector using the stabilizing adapter of Fig. 9 illustrate according to examples from the present revelation. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0023] Fig. 1A and Fig. Figure 1B provides an example of an environment 1 in which an adapter can be used according to aspects and examples of the present disclosure. The environment 1 can be, for example, the floor 2 of an electric vehicle, such as a truck. It should be noted that the floor 2 of the truck is shown only as an example, since the adapter can also be used in other locations in the vehicle or in applications other than a vehicle, according to the present disclosure.

[0024] Fig. 1A and Fig. Figure 1B does not show the adapter, but a complete arrangement in which each cable terminal 4a, 4b of a set 4 of cable terminals is connected to a connector 6, such as a high-voltage connector. In some examples, the connector 6 may be a PCON connector (power connector). The cable terminals 4a, 4b and the connector 6 can be connected to each other using the adapter according to the present disclosure.

[0025] In the illustrated example, cable connections 4a and 4b are coupled to cables 5a and 5b, respectively. Cables 5a and 5b can be high-voltage cables, such as battery cables, but also cables for other suitable components.

[0026] Connector 6 can include a first section that is in Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B is concealed, and a second section 10 is configured to be coupled or connected to the cable terminals 4a, 4b. The second section 10 may include a counterpart, e.g., in the form of a first and a second bracket 10a, 10b. The connector 6 may be coupled to a body 14 having a body surface 16. The connector 6 may be attached to the body 14 before the cable terminals 4a, 4b are connected to the connector 6, e.g., with a plate or a bracket. The body 14 is in Fig. Figures 2-8 are not shown for clarity, but it is understood that connector 6 can be attached to body 14 before cable terminals 4a, 4b and connector 6 are connected. In some examples, the body may be a section of base 2, and the connector may be directly attached to the body, which encompasses base 2 and has a body surface that is a surface of base 2.

[0027] In some embodiments of the vehicle, it may be necessary to position cables 5a, 5b along the floor 2 in a specific manner, requiring the cable terminals 4a, 4b to be aligned in a certain way with respect to connector 6. For example, cables 5a, 5b may need to be routed between the floor 2 and a floor mat (not shown) on the floor 2. In some implementations, the cable terminals 4a, 4b may need to be aligned at a certain angle, e.g., 15 degrees, to connector 6. If the cable terminals are aligned at a greater angle than required to the connector, the cables may bulge, which could interfere with the correct placement of the floor mat on the vehicle floor, as the cable terminals would be positioned higher than required.On the other hand, aligning the cable connections relative to the connector at an angle smaller than required may prevent secure attachment of the cable connections to the connector. It should be noted that various scenarios are possible, and the cable connections and the connector may be coupled at locations other than the floor of the vehicle. In any case, the adapter, as illustrated in the examples of this disclosure, allows the cable connections to be aligned at the desired or required angle relative to the connector and easily attached to the connector at that angle, thus significantly simplifying the connection process and requiring no additional tools or instruments besides the adapter.

[0028] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to any particular type of vehicle and can be used for any other type of vehicle, e.g., a bus, construction machinery such as a wheel loader or excavator, a passenger car, an aircraft, an agricultural vehicle, a recreational vehicle, and a watercraft. The present disclosure is also applicable to other applications not related to vehicles, including stationary applications.

[0029] Fig. Figure 2 illustrates an example of an adapter 20 configured to support connecting each cable terminal 4a, 4b of a set of cable terminals 4 to the connector 6, the connector 6 comprising the first section and the second section. The adapter 20 may include an adapter body 22, which may be mounted on a base plate 24 that may have any suitable configuration. The base plate 24 may be an optional component.

[0030] In the illustrated examples, the set of cable connections 4 includes a first and a second cable connection 4a, 4b. However, it should be understood that the set of cable connections can include more than two cable connections.

[0031] The adapter 20, e.g., the adapter body 22, includes a connector support surface 30 configured to support the first section of the connector 6 when the adapter 20 receives the connector 6, such that the first and second sections of the connector 6 are positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface 30. The adapter 20 is configured so that each cable terminal 4a, 4b of the set of cable terminals 4 can be connected to the second section of the connector 6 when the adapter 20 receives the connector 6, such that the first and second sections of the connector 6 are positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface 30, as also shown below in Fig. 4 is shown.

[0032] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the connector support surface 30 can be formed in and through an outer surface of a first wall 25 of the adapter 20, wherein the first wall 25 includes a continuous cutout 26 and wherein the connector support surface 30 is configured to receive the first section of the connector 6 when the second section of the connector 6 is inserted through the cutout 26, such that the first and second sections of the connector 6 are positioned on opposite sides of the first wall 25 and thus on opposite sides of the connector support surface 30. The cutout 26 can be dimensioned and shaped to allow the second section of the connector 6 to pass through it, while the first section of the connector 6 is positioned on the opposite side of the connector support surface 30.

[0033] The adapter 20, e.g. the adapter body 22, also includes a cable connection stop 40 for each cable connection 4a, 4b of the set of cable connections 4. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the cable termination stop 40 comprises a first and a second cable termination stop 40a, 40b, which can be in the form of respective surfaces. Each of the first and second cable termination stops 40a, 40b is configured to bear against the respective cable termination 4a, 4b during connection of the cable termination 4a, 4b with the second section of the connector 6, such that the cable termination 4a, 4b assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the connector support surface 30 when connected to the second section of the connector 6.

[0034] In some implementations, the adapter 20 may include more than two cable connection stops, allowing more than two cable connections to be connected using one connector with the adapter 20.

[0035] The adapter 20 is configured so that it can be taken off from each cable connection 4a, 4b of the set of cable connections 4 and the connector 6, if each cable connection 4a, 4b of the set of cable connections 4 and the connector 6 have been and remain connected to each other.

[0036] The connector support surface 30 extends in a connector support surface plane P1, which has a connector support surface plane perpendicular A2, wherein each of the cable termination stops 40a, 40b comprises a cable termination surface 42a, 42b, the cable termination surface 42a, 42b being configured to bear against the cable termination 4a, 4b during a connection of the cable termination 4a, 4b with the second section of the connector 6. Thus, the first cable termination stop 40a comprises a first cable termination surface 42a and the second cable termination stop 40b comprises a second termination surface 42b.

[0037] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the at least one cable connection surface 42a, 42b is located at a distance from the connector support surface 30 in a direction parallel to the perpendicular A2 of the connector support surface plane. The at least one cable connection surface 42a, 42b can be formed in an inner surface of a second wall 27 of the adapter 20, the second wall 27 being spaced apart from the first wall 25. A slot or an open space 23 can be formed between the first and the second wall 25, 27 of the adapter 20, and the second section of the connector 6 can be inserted through the cutout 26 to be positioned in the space 23.

[0038] The at least one cable connection system surface 42a, 42b extends in a cable connection system surface plane P2 with a cable connection system surface plane perpendicular B2, wherein the cable connection system surface plane perpendicular B2 forms an angle α with the connector support surface plane perpendicular A2. The angle α between the cable connection system surface plane perpendicular B2 and the connector support surface plane perpendicular A2 is in the lower right section of Fig. 2 schematically illustrated. Fig. For the sake of simplicity, only the cable connection system surface plane P2, which is associated with one of the cable connection system surfaces 42a, is illustrated in Figure 2. For example, the angle α between the cable connection system surface plane perpendicular B2 and the connector support surface plane perpendicular A2 corresponds to an angle between a plane of the at least one cable connection system surface 42a, 42b and a plane of the connector support surface 30.

[0039] An x-axis or a longitudinal direction A1 of the connector support surface plane is in Fig. Figure 2 shows schematically, where the connector support surface plane perpendicular A2 is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction A1 of the connector support surface plane. An x-axis B1 or a longitudinal direction of the first cable connection system surface 42a is in Fig. 2 also shown schematically, and the cable connection system surface plane perpendicular B2 is orthogonal to the longitudinal direction B1 of the first cable connection system surface 42a.

[0040] Just as an example, and also with reference to Fig. Figure 3 shows longitudinal directions B1, A1 to illustrate an angle α between the cable termination surface plane and the connector support surface plane, where angle α corresponds to the angle between the cable termination and the second section of the connector that is established when the cable termination and the connector are attached to each other. Accordingly, the configuration of the adapter 20 and the orientation of the at least one cable termination surface 42a, 42b with respect to the connector support surface 30 allow the cable terminations 4a, 4b to be aligned in a predetermined orientation, i.e., at a specific angle with respect to the connector 6, and the cable terminations 4a, 4b to be connected to the connector 6 at this angle. In this way, the first and second cables 5a, 5b, which are connected to the first and second cable terminations 4a, 4b, can be positioned as desired.The longitudinal directions B1, A1 are preferably chosen such that the angle α between the longitudinal directions B1, A1 (see . Fig. 3) the angle between the connector support surface perpendicular A2 and the normal of the cable connection system surface perpendicular B2 (see Fig. 2) corresponds.

[0041] The angle is an acute angle. In some examples, the angle may be 15 degrees, although other angles are possible depending on the configuration of adapter 20. In some examples, the angle may be less than 15 degrees or greater than 15 degrees. For example, depending on the configuration of adapter 20, the angle may be in a range of 10 to 20 degrees.

[0042] In some examples, the adapter 20 may include at least one nut holder 28, e.g., in the form of a first and a second nut holder 28a, 28b for each cable terminal 4a, 4b of the set of cable terminals 4. Each of the first and second nut holders 28a, 28b may be adapted to hold a nut that forms part of a bolted connection, as further explained below, before the first and second sections of the connector 6 are positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface 30. Each of the first and second nut holders 28a, 28b may have a respective first and second open-sided longitudinal groove or bore 29a, 29b, the longitudinal groove or bore 29a, 29b being configured to removably receive a nut. As described in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the first and second longitudinal bores 29a, 29b face the cutout 26 in the first wall 25 of the adapter 20. The first and second longitudinal bores 29a, 29b can be dimensioned and shaped to receive the nut. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 2, the inner walls of the bores 29a, 29b may, for example, have longitudinal ribs or other features that allow the nut to be releasably positioned in the bore.

[0043] The nut holder 28 can be of any shape and size and is configured to temporarily hold a nut 32a (see Fig. 3) to hold, which receives a screw to form the screw connection by which the cable terminal is fastened to the second section of the connector. In addition, the nut holder 28 may, for example, be adapted to hold a nut 32a (see Fig. 3) to intervene so that rotation of the nut relative to the nut holder is prevented when a screw (not shown in Fig. 2) is inserted into the nut by means of a rotation of the screw relative to the nut. By way of example, the nut holder may have one or more stop surfaces adapted to bear against one or more stop surfaces of the nut when the nut 32a is inserted into the nut holder 28.

[0044] The adapter 20 can be made of any suitable material and is sufficiently rigid to fulfill its stabilizing function. Parts of the adapter 20 can be monolithic and / or formed in one piece. In some examples, the adapter 20 can be injection molded from a suitable polymer material. In other examples, the adapter 20 can be made of a metal or another suitable material.

[0045] Fig. Figures 3-8 illustrate a method for connecting each cable terminal 4a, 4b of the set of cable terminals 4 to the connector 6 using the adapter 20. The connector 6 comprises a first section 8 and a second section 10, as shown in Fig. 4 is shown. The description of adapter 20 in conjunction with Fig. 2 applies to Fig. 3-8, and therefore not all elements are in Fig. 3-8 labeled. In some examples, the connector 6 can be attached to the body 14 with the body surface 16 using the adapter 20 before connecting the cable terminals to the connector 6, such that the first section 8 and the second section 10 are on opposite sides of the body surface 16 and the second section 10 extends from the body surface 16.

[0046] Fig. Figure 3 illustrates that the method includes inserting a nut into the at least one nut holder, for example, inserting a first nut 32a into the bore 29a of the first nut holder 28a and inserting a second nut 32b into the bore 29b of the second nut holder 28b. The first and second nuts 32a, 32b each have through holes, and at least one section of an inner wall of the holes may be threaded.

[0047] Fig. Figure 3 further illustrates that each of the first and second cable connection surfaces 42a, 42b extends in the plane of the cable connection surface with the longitudinal direction B1, and an axis indicating the longitudinal direction B1 forms an angle α with an axis indicating the longitudinal direction A1 of the connector support surface plane of the connector support surface 30. As in Fig. As indicated in Figure 3, it should be noted that the axes indicating the longitudinal direction B1 of the respective planes of the first and second cable connection surfaces 42a and 42b each form the same angle α with the axis indicating the longitudinal direction A1 of the plane of the connector support surface, even if this may not be apparent from the present figures. In some examples, the angle α may be 15 degrees.

[0048] Fig. Figure 4 illustrates that the method further comprises inserting the connector 6 into the adapter 20, wherein the first and second sections 8, 10 of the connector 6 are located on opposite sides of the connector support surface 30 of the adapter 20. Positioning the first and second sections of the connector 6 with respect to the connector support surface 30, as shown in Figure 4, is also described in Figure 4. Fig. 4 g shown, causes a plane of a surface of at least the second section 10 of the connector 6 to be parallel to the connector support surface plane of the connector support surface 30. Fig. Figure 4 schematically shows an axis A3 indicating a longitudinal direction of a plane passing through the upper surfaces of the first and second counterparts 10a, 10b, wherein the plane passing through the upper surfaces of the first and second counterparts 10a, 10b is parallel to the connector support surface plane.

[0049] The connector 6 can be slidably received in the adapter 20 through the cutout 26 in the first wall 25 of the adapter 20 in a direction indicated by arrow 15, such that the first section 8 of the connector 6 remains on the side of the connector support surface 30, while the second section 10 is positioned in the space 23 on the opposite side of the first wall 25 and the connector support surface 30. In some embodiments, such as the illustrated example, the adapter 20 can include an additional support surface 17 configured to receive part of the first section 8 of the adapter 20. The additional support surface 17 extends in an additional support plane, which in some cases may be orthogonal to the connector support plane of the connector support surface 30. However, it should be understood that other configurations are also possible.

[0050] Fig. Figure 4 shows that the first section 8 of the connector 6 can comprise a first housing 8a and a second housing 8a, although it is understood that the first section 8 can have various other configurations, since the examples in the present disclosure are not limited in this respect. The second section 10 of the connector can comprise a first counterpart 10a and a second counterpart 10b, configured to be firmly connected to the first and second cable terminals 4a and 4b, respectively. The first and second counterparts 10a and 10b can be in the form of supports, although the second section 10 can have various other configurations, since the examples in the present disclosure are not limited in this respect. The second section 10 can also comprise a support surface or plate 9 positioned between the first section 8 and the first and second counterparts 10a and 10b.

[0051] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 4, when the connector 6 is inserted into the adapter 20, the second section 10 is positioned such that the first and second counterparts 10a, 10b of the second section 10 are positioned above the respective first and second nut holders 28a, 28b, with the first and second sections 8, 10 of the connector being positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface 30 of the adapter 20. The first and second counterparts 10a, 10b of the second section 10 are positioned above the upper sections of the first and second nut holders 28a, 28b, such that the respective first and second openings 34a, 34b in the first and second counterparts 10a, 10b are aligned with the bores 29a, 29b in the first and second nut holders 28a, 28b. Although this is shown in Fig. As is not apparent from Figure 4, a first and a second nut 32a, 32b are inserted into the bores 29a, 29b in each of the first and second nut holders 28a, 28b. In this way, the second section 10 is positioned so that the first and second counterparts 10a, 10b of the second section 10 form a connection with the first and second cable terminals 4a, 4b.

[0052] Fig. 5 and Fig. Figure 6 illustrates that the method for each cable connection 4a, 4b of the set of cable connections 4, wherein the first cable connection 4a is shown as a representative cable connection, comprises connecting the cable connection 4a, 4b to the second section 10 of the connector 6, wherein the cable connection stop 40a, 40b of the adapter 20 abuts the cable connection 4a, 4b such that the cable connection 4a, 4b assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the connector support surface 30 when connected to the second section 10 of the connector 6. Fig. Figure 5 shows that the first cable connection 4a is positioned so that the cable connection stop 40a of the adapter 20 rests against the first cable connection 4a. When the first cable connection 4a is positioned so that the cable connection stop 40a of the adapter 20 rests against the first cable connection 4a, a longitudinal direction of the first cable connection 4a coincides with the longitudinal direction B1 of the cable connection surface, as shown in Fig. Figure 5 is shown schematically. Accordingly, by using the adapter 20, the first cable terminal 4a and at least the second section 10 of the connector 6 are positioned such that the angle between their respective planes corresponds to, i.e., is the same as, the angle between the bearing surface of the cable terminal and the bearing surface of the connector. Thus, the configuration of the adapter 20 allows a desired or required orientation of the cable terminals 4a and 4b to be established with respect to the second section 10 of the connector 6. As used herein, "essentially the same" refers to an angle that deviates by no more than 1 degree from a reference angle.

[0053] The first counterpart 10a of the second section 10 of the connector 6 is positioned over an upper section of the first nut holder 28a, and the first cable terminal 4a, when held by the cable terminal stop 40a of the adapter 20, is positioned over the first counterpart 10a of the second section 10 of the connector 6.

[0054] The first cable connection 4a has an opening 44a, which for simplicity can be referred to as the first opening. When the first cable connection 4a is positioned so that the cable connection stop 40a of the adapter 20 rests against the first cable connection 4a, the first opening 44a in the first cable connection 4a is aligned with the first opening 34a in the first counterpart 10a of the connector 6 and with the first bore 29a in the first nut holder 28a, with the first nut 32a being inserted into the first bore 29a.

[0055] Fig. 6 and Fig. Figure 7 illustrates that a further step of the method, according to examples in the present disclosure, may consist of inserting a fastening element, such as a first screw or bolt 46a, through the first opening 44a into the first cable connector 4a, wherein the first bolt 46a is also guided through the first opening 34a in the first counterpart 10a of the second section 10 of the connector 6 and inserted into a hole in the first nut 32a, which sits in the first bore 29a. The first bolt 46a has a thread around at least a section of its outer surface, such that the thread of the first bolt 46a can engage firmly in the thread in the inner surface of the through-hole in the first nut 32a. As shown in Figure 7, the first bolt 46a is threaded around at least one section of its outer surface, such that the thread of the first bolt 46a can engage firmly in the thread in the inner surface of the through-hole in the first nut 32a. Fig. As shown in Figure 7, the first bolt 46a can comprise a shank 48a and a head 52a. When torque is applied to drive the first bolt 46a through the first nut 32a, a bolted connection 50 can be formed. An instrument or tool, such as a screwdriver, can be used to drive the first bolt 46a into the first nut 32a.

[0056] The method according to examples in the present disclosure comprises connecting the cable terminal 4a, 4b to the second section 10 of the connector 6 by means of the screw connection 50, wherein a section of the screw connection 50 is rotated about an axis of rotation during connection, the cable terminal stop 40a, 40b of the adapter 20 bearing against the cable terminal 4a, 4b, such that the cable terminal 4a, 4b assumes a predetermined rotation about the axis of rotation with respect to the connector support surface 30 when connected to the second section 10 of the connector 6. The axis of rotation can be perpendicular to a surface of the cable terminal.

[0057] As shown for the first cable connection 4a, the first cable connection 4a is representative of the first and the second cable connections 4a, 4b, connected to the second section 10 of the connector 6, such as to the first counterpart 10a of the second section 10 of the connector 6, by means of or via the screw connection 50.

[0058] The rotational force exerted on the bolt 46a causes the first cable termination 4a to assume a predetermined orientation with respect to the connector support surface 30 when it is connected to the first counterpart 10a of the second section 10 of the connector 6. The predetermined orientation is defined by the angle formed between the plane of the cable termination mounting surface 42a and the connector support surface plane 30. In this way, the orientation between the cable termination 4a and the second section 10 of the connector 6 can be fixed as desired when these components are joined together.

[0059] In the examples herein, the adapter 20 is detachable from an arrangement comprising the cable terminals and the connector, which are attached to one another, such that the adapter 20 can be removed from each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals and the connector when each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals and the connector has been and remains connected to one another. When a torque is applied to engage the first bolt 46a with the through hole in the first nut 32a, thereby attaching the first cable terminal 4a to the first counterpart 10a of the second section 10 of the connector 6, the first nut 32a is lifted off a surface of the adapter 20, such as the upper surface of the nut holder 28a of the adapter 20.In this way, the arrangement comprising the first cable connection 4a and the first counterpart 10a of the second section 10 of the connector 6 is lifted from the adapter 20 in a direction indicated by a solid arrow 35 in . Fig. Figure 7 is shown. Accordingly, in the present examples, when connecting the cable connector to the second section of the connector, the assembly comprising the cable connector and the second section of the connector, which are connected to each other, is separated from the adapter. This may involve lifting the screw connection 52a from a surface of the adapter 20, such as from the surface of the nut holder 28a of the adapter 20.

[0060] Fig. Figure 8 further illustrates the first cable connection 4a when it is connected via the screw connection 50 to the in Fig. 8 is attached to connector 6, which is not shown for illustrative purposes only.

[0061] The steps of the in connection with Fig. The procedure illustrated in Figures 5-8, comprising connecting the first cable terminal 4a and the first counterpart 10a of the second section 10 of the connector 6, can be repeated to connect the second cable terminal 4b to the second counterpart 10b of the second section 10 of the connector 6. Thus, the second cable terminal 4b can be connected to the second section 10 of the connector 6, with the second cable terminal stop 40b of the adapter 20 bearing against the second cable terminal 4b, so that the second cable terminal 4b assumes the predetermined orientation with respect to the connector support surface 30 when connected to the second section 10 of the connector 6. The second cable terminal 4b assumes a predetermined rotation about the axis of rotation with respect to the connector support surface 30 when connected to the second section 10 of the connector 6.Thus, the first and second cable terminals 4a, 4b assume the predetermined orientation with respect to the connector support surface 30 of the adapter 20 when connected to the second section 10 of the connector 6. In this way, the first and second cable terminals 4a, 4b assume the predetermined orientation with respect to a plane of the second section 10 of the connector 6, the predetermined orientation being defined by the angle between the cable terminal surface plane and the connector support surface plane, which can also be defined as the angle between the cable terminal surface perpendicular B2 and the connector support surface plane perpendicular A2. In some examples, the angle may be 15 degrees. However, it should be understood that the adapter 20 can also be configured to allow one or more cable terminals to be connected to a connector at other suitable angles.

[0062] After the first and second cable connections 4a, 4b are attached to the second section 10a of the connector 6, the resulting assembly can be separated from the adapter 20. As described above in conjunction with Fig. As discussed in section 7, while each of the cable connections is fastened to the respective counterpart of the second section 10 of the connector 6 by interlocking the bolt with the nut that sits in the nut holder of the adapter, the nut with the components attached to it is separated from the adapter 20, for example in a direction indicated by the solid arrow 35 in Fig. Figure 7 shows the first cable connection 4a. This allows the adapter 20 with the attached cable connections 4a, 4b to be removed from the connector 6, e.g. in a direction indicated by a dashed arrow 45. Fig. 7 is shown.

[0063] Accordingly, the method according to the examples of the present disclosure comprises removing the adapter 20 from each cable connection 4a, 4b of the set of cable connections 4 and the connector 6, when each cable connection 4a, 4b of the set of cable connections 4 and the connector 6 have been and remain connected to each other.

[0064] Accordingly, the adapter 20, as described in the examples of this disclosure, enables the cable termination, and thus the cable encompassing or attached to the termination, to be connected to the connector at a desired or required angle. The angle may be necessary, for example, due to limited space in the environment where the cables and connector are installed. The desired orientation is achieved simply and consistently by using the adapter, which facilitates the connection, without requiring the person installing the cables and connector to rely on their specialized knowledge. The adapter can be configured to allow a connection between one or more cable terminations and a connector at any desired angle.

[0065] Once each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals and the connectors have been connected, they remain connected until one or more cable terminals of the set need to be replaced. A stabilizing tool or adapter, as described in the examples of this disclosure, can be used to maintain the predetermined alignment between the cable terminals and the connector, e.g., the second section of the connector. For example, if a cable terminal connected to connector 6 needs to be replaced, the stabilizing adapter can be used to ensure that a replacement cable terminal connected to the connector is aligned with respect to the second section of the connector in the same way as the previously connected cable terminal. The connector can be positioned and installed in an assembled vehicle.For example, as discussed above, connector 6 can be attached to body 14 in the vehicle, which is located in . Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B is shown. The stabilization adapter is configured to allow at least one cable connection to the connector in the assembled vehicle in the same orientation as shown in Figure 1B. Fig. Adapter 20 shown in 2-8 is reached.

[0066] As in Fig. As shown in Figures 9-11, a stabilizing adapter 60 is provided in one aspect, which is configured to support connecting at least one cable terminal of a set of cable terminals 104 to the connector, e.g. the connector 6, when the connector is attached to the body having the body surface, wherein the connector 6 comprises the first section 8 and the second section 10, which are located on opposite sides of the body surface, with the second section 10 extending from the body surface.

[0067] In some examples, the connector can be coupled to a body that has a body surface. The body can be, for example, a section of the vehicle's floor 2. In some examples, the body can be a component configured to be attached to the floor 2. Thus, in some examples, the body surface can be the floor surface. As in Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B The connector 6 can be connected to the body 14, e.g., a plate or a bracket, which has the body surface 16. The body 14 can be, for example, a plate or a bracket to which the connector 6 can be connected before the cable connections 4a, 4b are connected to the connector 6. In some examples, the body 14, which has the body surface 16, can be a separate component. In some examples, as mentioned above, the body 14, which has the body surface 16, can be part of the vehicle, e.g., a section or part of the floor 2 of the vehicle. It is to be understood that the examples of the present disclosure are not limited to a particular configuration of the vehicle body to which the connector 6 can be coupled during the assembly of the vehicle.

[0068] As in Fig. 9, Fig. 10 and Fig. 11. The stabilizing adapter 60 can be configured according to examples in this disclosure to support the connection of at least one cable terminal 104a, 104b of a set of cable terminals 104 to the connector 6 when the connector 6 is attached to the body 14 with the body surface 16. The set of cable terminals 104 is numbered differently than the set of cable terminals 4, which is described in Fig. 1A-1B and also in Fig. Figures 5-8 show the first cable connection 4a to illustrate that different, e.g., spare, cable connections can be connected to the connector 6 after at least one of the cable connections 4 has been disconnected from the connector 6. It is to be understood that the set of cable connections 104, comprising at least one cable connection, e.g., a first and a second cable connection 104a, 104b, can be similar to or the same as the set of cable connections 4 shown in Figures 5-8. Fig. 1A-1B. In addition, the cable connections associated with the connector can be replaced individually, so that one of the sets of cable connections 4 of the connector 6 can be used with the connector 6. Fig. 1A-1B and one of the set of cable connectors 104 of the Fig. 9-10 is connected.

[0069] Fig. Figure 9 illustrates an example of the stabilizing adapter 60 according to an example in the present disclosure. The stabilizing adapter 60 is adapted to at least partially accommodate the second section 10 of the connector 6 and / or to contact at least a section of the body surface 16. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the stabilizing adapter 60 comprises a body 62 having a lower section 61l and an upper section 61u, the lower section 611 being configured to be positioned on the body surface 16 to which the connector 6 is attached. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the lower section 61l can, for example, comprise a first and a second support surface 63a, 63b on a base surface of the stabilizing adapter 60, wherein the first and the second support surfaces 63a, 63b are configured to touch at least one section of the body surface 16 during use of the stabilizing adapter 60.

[0070] The stabilizing adapter 60, e.g., the stabilizing adapter body 62, comprises at least one cable connection stop 64 for at least one cable connection of the set of cable connections. The cable connection stop 64 is configured to rest against the cable connection during connection of the cable connection to the second section 10 of the connector 6, such that the cable connection assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the body surface 16 when connected to the second section 10 of the connector 6, and with respect to the second section 10 of the connector 6. The predetermined orientation is defined by an angle formed between a plane passing through a surface of the cable connection stop 64 and a plane passing through a surface of the second section 10 of the connector 6, which is given in Fig. Figure 10 is represented as a dotted-dashed axis B1, indicating the longitudinal direction of a plane passing through a surface of the cable termination stop 64, and a dashed axis A4, indicating the longitudinal direction of the second section 10 of the connector 6. It is understood that planes passing through some parts of the second section 10 of the connector 6 may be parallel to each other, and the angle between these planes and a plane passing through a surface of at least one cable termination can be ensured using the adapter 20 and the stabilizing adapter 60. Thus, a plane passing through the support surface or plate 9, with a longitudinal direction A4 parallel to the longitudinal direction of the plane passing through the body surface 16, may be parallel to a plane passing through the upper surfaces of the first and second counterparts 10a, 10b of the second section 10 of the connector.As in . Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the axis A3, which indicates the longitudinal direction of the plane passing through the upper surfaces of the first and second counterparts 10a, 10b, can be parallel to the axis A4, which indicates the longitudinal direction of the plane of the support surface or plate 9.

[0071] The angle between axis B1, which indicates the longitudinal direction of the plane of the cable termination stop 64, and each of the axes A3, A4 can be the same as the angle formed between the plane of the cable termination mounting surface and the plane of the connector support surface, as shown in Fig. 2 and Fig. Figure 3 shows that in some examples the angle may be 15 degrees, although other angles are possible depending on the configuration of the adapter 20 and the respective stabilizing adapter 60. In other words, the stabilizing adapter 60 may be configured to produce the same angle between the plane of the at least one cable connection and the plane of at least the second section 10 of the connector 6 as was produced using the adapter 20. The plane of at least the second section 10 of the connector 6 may comprise one or more mutually parallel planes, such as one or more of the planes passing through the upper surfaces of the first and second counterparts 10a, 10b, the plane of the support surface or plate 9, and the plane of the body surface 16.

[0072] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the at least one cable termination stop 64 can comprise a first and a second cable termination stop 64a, 64b, which are configured to rest against the respective cable terminations when the stabilizing adapter 60 is attached to connect at least one cable termination to the connector 6. The first and second cable termination stops 64a, 64b can be dimensioned and shaped to rest against the first and second cable terminations 64a, 64b, respectively. The first and second cable termination stops 64a, 64b can each comprise cable termination planes, each of which extends in a cable termination plane plane with a cable termination plane plane perpendicular B2.

[0073] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the first and second cable connection stops 64a, 64b can be formed by surfaces of the inner walls of the respective first and second cutouts 66a, 66b formed in the body 62 of the stabilizing adapter 60. The first and second cutouts 66a, 66b can extend from a base of the stabilizing adapter body 62, e.g., from the lower section 61l, towards the upper section 61u. It should be understood that the lower and upper sections 61l, 61u are designated as such for descriptive purposes only, to clarify that one side of the stabilizing adapter 60 can be positioned closer to the second section of the connector and / or at least touch a portion of the body surface, while another side can be held by a person. There may be no defined boundary between the lower and upper sections 61l, 61u of the stabilizing adapter 60.

[0074] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the upper section 61u of the stabilizing adapter 60 can be configured to be held by a person, and the upper section 61u may have optional features to facilitate grasping. As shown in Fig. As shown in Figure 9, the stabilizing adapter 60 can, for example, include a handle 65 or other gripping feature formed in the upper section 61u of the body 62 of the stabilizing adapter 60. The handle 65 is an optional feature, and other types of features can also be used. For example, a surface of the upper section 61u can include ridges, ribs, extensions, or other elements that make it easier for a person to hold the stabilizing adapter 60 against a surface without displacement. After use, the stabilizing adapter 60 can be lifted off and thus detached from the connector and the at least one cable connection attached to the connector.

[0075] Regardless of any specific configuration of the stabilizing adapter 60, it can be configured so that it can be held by a single person, in some cases even by a single person's hand. The stabilizing adapter 60 is designed to be detached from the at least one cable terminal of the set of cable terminals 104 and the second section 10 of the connector 6, provided that the at least one cable terminal of the set of cable terminals and the connector 6 have been and remain connected. Accordingly, the stabilizing adapter 60 is configured so that it can be easily used by one person during repair or maintenance, which may involve replacing one or more cable terminals connected to a connector.

[0076] It is understandable that the in Fig. The configuration of stabilizing adapter 60 shown in Figure 9 is an example configuration, as other configurations are possible. Nevertheless, in each configuration, the stabilizing adapter includes a cable termination stop for the at least one cable termination of the set of cable terminations. The cable termination stop is configured to rest against the cable termination during connection of the cable termination to the second section of the connector, so that the cable termination assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the body surface when connected to the second section of the connector. Furthermore, the stabilizing adapter is designed to be detached from the at least one cable termination of the set of cable terminations and the second section of the connector once the at least one cable termination and the connector have been connected and remain connected.

[0077] The stabilizing adapter 60 can be made of any suitable material and is sufficiently rigid to fulfill its stabilizing function. Parts of the stabilizing adapter 60 can be monolithic and / or formed in one piece. In some examples, the stabilizing adapter 60 can be injection molded from a suitable polymer material. In other examples, the stabilizing adapter 60 can be made of a metal.

[0078] Fig. 10 and Fig. Figure 11 shows an example of the use of the stabilization adapter 60 from Fig. 9 in a vehicle, e.g. in the same environment as in Fig. 1A and Fig. 1B. The stabilizing adapter 60 can be used in a method to connect at least one cable terminal of a set of cable terminals to a connector using the stabilizing adapter, e.g., at least one cable terminal of the set of cable terminals 104 to the connector 6. Fig. 10 and Fig. 11 Each cable connection 104a, 104b of the set of cable connections 104 is adapted to be connected to the second section 10 of the connector 6 by means of a screw connection 150 which is in Fig. 7 and Fig. 8 is shown and is used to connect the cable terminal 4a of the cable terminal set 4 to the second section 10 of the connector 6.

[0079] As in Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the method includes positioning the stabilizing adapter 60 such that the stabilizing adapter 60 at least partially accommodates the second section 10 of the connector 60 and / or contacts at least a section of the body surface 16. In some embodiments, the stabilizing adapter 60 may be positioned so that it does not contact the second section 10 of the connector 6. Positioning the stabilizing adapter 60 may include positioning it above the connector 6. In some cases, the connector 6 may be connected to one or more cable terminals 104, with at least one cable terminal of the cable terminals 104 possibly not being connected to the terminal 6 when the stabilizing adapter 60 is used. As shown in Figure 10, the method includes positioning the stabilizing adapter 60 so that it does not contact the second section 10 of the connector 6. Fig. As shown in Figure 10, the stabilizing adapter 60 can be positioned relative to the connector 6 such that the first and second cable terminals 64a and 64b are in contact with the respective first and second cable terminals 104a and 104b. It should be noted that, although both the first and second cable terminals 104a and 104b are in Fig. 10 and Fig. As shown in Figure 11, one or both of them cannot be connected to the connector when the stabilizing adapter 60 is used. In fact, the stabilizing adapter 60 is used to position at least one cable terminal of the first and second cable terminals 104a, 104b in a predetermined orientation with respect to the second section 10 of the connector 6 when the at least one cable terminal is connected to the second section 10 of the connector 6.

[0080] The procedure also includes removing the stabilizing adapter 60 from the at least one cable connection of the set of cable connections 104 and the connector 6, if the at least one cable connection of the set of cable connections 104 and the connector 6 have been and remain connected to each other.

[0081] As discussed above, the stabilization adapter 60 is configured to allow at least one cable connection 104a, 104b to be connected to the connector 6 in the desired or required orientation, which is the same orientation in which cable connections are made to the connector 6 using the Fig.The stabilizing adapter 60 shown in Figures 2-8 can be connected to the adapter 20. In this way, the stabilizing adapter 60 fulfills a similar function to the adapter 20, since the stabilizing adapter 60 makes it possible to connect a cable connector to the connector in order to establish a required alignment between the cable connector and at least one second section of the connector, the alignment being necessary due to certain space constraints and the positioning of components in a vehicle or other application.

[0082] Below is a series of examples, each of which can be combined with any of the other examples. EXAMPLES Example 1 - An adapter (20) configured to support connecting each cable terminal (4a, 4b) of a set of cable terminals (4) to a connector (6), the connector (6) comprising a first section (8) and a second section (10), the adapter (20) comprising a connector support surface (30) configured to support the first section of the connector when the adapter receives the connector, such that the first and second sections of the connector are arranged on opposite sides of the connector support surface (30), wherein the adapter is such that each cable terminal (4a, 4b) of the set of cable terminals (4) can be connected to the second section of the connector when the adapter receives the connector, such that the first and second sections of the connector are positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface (30); the adapter (20) comprising a cable connection stop (40a, 40b) for each cable connection (4a, 4b) of the set of cable connections (4), wherein the cable connection stop (40a, 40b) is configured to rest against the cable connection during connection of the cable connection with the second section of the connector, such that the cable connection assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the connector support surface (30) when connected to the second section of the connector, and wherein the adapter (20) is such that it can be removed from each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals and the connector when each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals and the connector has been and remains connected to each other. Example 2 - The adapter (20) of Example 1, wherein the connector support surface (30) extends in a connector support surface plane having a connector support surface plane perpendicular (A2), wherein each cable connection stop has a cable connection mounting surface (42a, 42b), wherein the cable connection mounting surface (42a, 42b) is configured to bear against the cable connection during a connection of the cable connection with the second section of the connector, the at least one cable connection mounting surface is arranged at a distance from the connector support surface (30) in a direction parallel to the connector support surface plane perpendicular, wherein the at least one cable connection mounting surface (42a, 42b) extends in a cable connection mounting surface plane with a cable connection mounting surface plane perpendicular (B2), wherein the cable connection mounting surface plane perpendicular forms an angle with the connector support surface plane perpendicular. Example 3 - The adapter (20) of Example 1 or Example 2, wherein each cable terminal of the set of cable terminals is adapted to be connected to the second section of the connector by means of a screw connection (50) when the first and second sections of the connector are positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface (30). Example 4 - The adapter (20) from one of the previous examples, wherein a section of the screw connection (50) is adapted to be rotated about an axis of rotation during a connection, wherein the cable connection stop (40a, 40b) of the adapter (20) rests against the cable connection, so that the cable connection assumes a predetermined rotation about the axis of rotation with respect to the connector support surface (20) when connected to the second section of the connector. Example 5 - The adapter (20) from Example 3 or Example 4, further comprising: at least one nut holder (28a, 28b) for each cable terminal of a set of cable terminals, wherein the nut holder (28a, 28b) is adapted to hold a nut (32a, 32b) which forms part of the screw connection (50) before the first and second sections of the connector are positioned on opposite sides of the connector support surface (30). Example 6 - Using the adapter (20) from one of the previous examples to connect each cable terminal (4a, 4b) of a set of cable terminals (4) to a connector (6). Example 7 - Method for connecting each cable terminal of a set of cable terminals to a connector using an adapter (20), the connector comprising a first section and a second section, the method comprising: - Inserting the connector into the adapter, so that the first and second sections of the connector are located on opposite sides of a connector support surface of the adapter; - for each cable connection in the set of cable connections: o Connecting the cable connector to the second section of the connector, wherein a cable connector stop of the adapter rests against the cable connector, so that the cable connector assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the connector support surface when connected to the second section of the connector; and - Remove the adapter from each cable connection of the set of cable connections and the connector, if each cable connection of a set of cable connections and the connector have been and remain connected to each other. Example 8 - The procedure of Example 7, wherein the procedure for each cable connection of the set of cable connections comprises the following: ◯ Connecting the cable connector to the second section of the connector by means of a screw connection, wherein one section of the screw connection is rotated about an axis of rotation during the connection, with the cable connector stop of the adapter resting against the cable connector, so that the cable connector assumes a predetermined rotation about the axis of rotation with respect to the connector support surface when it is connected to the second section of the connector. Example 9 - Stabilizing adapter (60) configured to support connecting at least one cable connector (104a, 104b) of a set of cable connectors (104) to a connector (6) when the connector (6) is attached to a body (2, 14) having a body surface (16), wherein the connector (6) comprises a first section (8) and a second section (10) located on opposite sides of the body surface (16), the second section (10) extending from the body surface (16), wherein the stabilizing adapter (60) is adapted to at least partially accommodate the second section (10) of the connector and / or to touch at least a section of the body surface (16); The stabilizing adapter (60) comprises a cable connection stop (64a, 64b) for the at least one cable connection of the set of cable connections (104), wherein the cable connection stop (64a, 64b) is configured to rest against the cable connection (104a, 104b) during connection of the cable connection to the second section (10) of the connector (6), such that the cable connection (104a, 104b) assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the body surface (16) when connected to the second section (10) of the connector. the stabilizing adapter (60) is such that it can be removed from the at least one cable connection of the set of cable connections (104) and the second section (10) of the connector when the at least one cable connection (104a, 104b) of the set of cable connections (104) and the connector (6) have been and remain connected to each other. Example 10 - Use of the stabilization adapter (60) from Example 9 to connect at least one cable terminal (104a, 104b) of a set of cable terminals (104) to a connector (6). Example 11 Method for connecting at least one cable terminal of a set of cable terminals (104) to a connector (6) using a stabilizing adapter (60), wherein the connector is attached to a body (2, 14) having a body surface (16), wherein the connector (6) comprises a first section (8) and a second section (10) located on opposite sides of the body surface, the second section extending from the body surface, the method comprising: - Positioning the stabilization adapter so that the stabilization adapter at least partially incorporates the second section and / or touches at least a section of the body surface; - for at least one cable connection of the set of cable connections: o Connecting the at least one cable connection to the second section of the connector, wherein a cable connection stop of the stabilizing adapter rests against the at least one cable connection, such that the at least one cable connection assumes a predetermined orientation with respect to the body surface when connected to the second section of the connector; and - Detaching the stabilizing adapter from the at least one cable connection of the set of cable connections and the connector, if the at least one cable connection of the set of cable connections and the connector have been and remain connected to each other.

[0083] The terminology used herein serves only to describe certain aspects and is not to be understood as a limitation of the disclosure. The singular forms "a," "an," and "the" used herein also include the plural forms unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. The term "and / or" used herein includes all combinations of one or more of the associated listed points. It is to be understood that the terms "comprises," "comprehensive," "includes," and / or "containing," when used herein, specify the presence of certain features, integers, steps, processes, elements, and / or components, but do not exclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, processes, elements, components, and / or groups thereof.

[0084] It goes without saying that, although the terms "first," "second," etc., may be used here to describe different elements, these elements should not be restricted by these terms. These terms are used only to distinguish one element from another. For example, a first element could be called a second element, and likewise a second element could be called a first element, without this deviating from the scope of the present disclosure.

[0085] Relative terms such as "below" or "above" or "horizontal" or "vertical" may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element and another, as illustrated in the figures. It is understood that these and the aforementioned terms encompass various orientations of the device in addition to the orientation shown in the figures. When an element is described as "connected" or "coupled" to another element, it may be directly connected or coupled to the other element, or there may be intermediate elements. Conversely, when an element is described as "directly connected" or "directly coupled" to another element, there are no intermediate elements.

[0086] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) herein have the same meaning as they are generally understood by a person skilled in the art in the field to which this disclosure relates. It is further understood that the terms used herein are to be understood as having a meaning consistent with their meaning in the context of this specification and the relevant prior art, and that they are not to be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly defined herein as such.

[0087] It should be understood that the present disclosure is not limited to the aspects described above and illustrated in the drawings; rather, the person skilled in the art will recognize that many changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the present disclosure and the accompanying claims. Aspects are shown in the drawings and the description for illustrative purposes only and not to limit the scope, the extent of the inventive concepts being set out in the following claims.

Images