Parametric Mating Force Model for Partially-filled Connectors 2008-01-1505
A predictive model for the mating forces of hand-plug connectors has been developed; it calculates the forces in a connector that has empty cavities instead of terminals in every position. Force data is needed as a check to see if connectors meet the latest ergonomic requirements in their as-built configurations. Historically, force data has been generated from physical testing since prior predictive models were not accurate enough. Testing is expensive and slow so a more advanced and accurate model was created. The model presented in this paper is accurate enough to replace mechanical force testing of partially-filled hand-plug connectors.
Citation: Price, D., "Parametric Mating Force Model for Partially-filled Connectors," SAE Int. J. Passeng. Cars - Electron. Electr. Syst. 1(1):562-566, 2009, https://doi.org/10.4271/2008-01-1505. Download Citation
Author(s):
Donald D. Price
Affiliated:
Ford Motor Company
Pages: 5
Event:
SAE World Congress & Exhibition
ISSN:
1946-4614
e-ISSN:
1946-4622
Also in:
SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Electronic and Electrical Systems-V117-7EJ, SAE International Journal of Passenger Cars - Electronic and Electrical Systems-V117-7
Related Topics:
Connectors and terminals
Ergonomics
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