Connector housing
The modular connector housing with a monolithic contact carrier and snap-fit connections addresses complexity and protection issues in connector assemblies, ensuring efficient assembly and durability in automotive applications.
WO2026115043A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-06-04ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- WO · WO
- Patent Type
- Applications
- Current Assignee / Owner
- ROBERT BOSCH GMBH
- Filing Date
- 2025-11-27
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-04
AI Technical Summary
Technical Problem
Existing connector assemblies often require multiple components and materials, leading to complexity and inefficiency in assembly and protection against environmental factors, particularly in automotive applications.
Method used
A modular connector housing design featuring a monolithic contact carrier with a collar and base, equipped with a cover component and cable gland, utilizing snap-fit connections and overmolded cable grommets for enhanced protection and scalability, allowing various configurations for different applications.
Benefits of technology
The design ensures tightness and protection against environmental factors while reducing component complexity, enhancing assembly efficiency and durability, particularly in harsh conditions.
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Abstract
The invention relates to a connector housing (1'') for a connector, the connector housing (1'') comprising a contact carrier (100). The contact carrier (100) comprises a contact carrier base part (110) and a contact carrier collar (120), the contact carrier collar (120) having a contact carrier collar outer side (121) and a contact carrier collar inner side. The contact carrier collar (120) is arranged on the contact carrier base part (110) and encloses a cable exit space. The contact carrier collar (120) is designed to receive, in the cable exit space, a cover collar of a cover component (200), and comprises at least one latching means (123) on the inner side of the contact carrier collar, said latching means being designed to cooperate with a mating latching means (223) of the cover collar in order to secure the cover component (200) to the contact carrier (100). The contact carrier collar (120) also comprises a snap projection (124) on the contact carrier collar outer side (121) and is designed to be surrounded by a cable grommet (300) in such a manner that the snap projection (124) engages into a snap groove of the cable grommet (300) when the cable grommet (300) is arranged on the contact carrier collar (120).
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