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Method and device for producing an electrical connection of sub-assemblies and modules

US7344380B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 8, 2003
Grant dateMar 18, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R13/6315
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for producing an electrical connection of sub-assemblies and modules to a current supply device, which is provided with electric contact elements and magnetic bodies. According to said method, magnetic bodies of a consumer, which is provided with electric counter-contacts, are arranged opposite the magnetic bodies of the current supply device with opposing poles. In a first step, a mechanical connection is made using an approximate guide mechanism and in a second step, electrical contact is made between the contact elements and the counter-contacts using a precise guide mechanism in an automatic manner by means of the magnetic bodies of the current supply unit and the consumer.

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