Assembly plant to an assembly line of the car, plug connector incorrectly may cause connector failure. To overcome this problem, design engineers develop a wide variety of connector locking device, of which one example is the development of FCI's spring (Spring-Lock). When the connector plug with the two half time, spring is compressed. If the correct plug, connector Spring lock will play a role, the two connectors together. If the plug connector is not fully in place, the spring can pop open two and a half (when people let go, let go of the connector is installed), this indicates that the connection failed.
Another way is to use a patch of assistive devices to simplify large connector plug technology. FCI's new ErgoMate technology uses a cam gear and the slider unit. This slider device can make a connector plug from the assembler service obtain a fluid dynamic, so you do not have the typical drive secondary joystick connector, or the slider. Compared with other methods, because of cams, connector insertion force can be reduced 40%. FCI's newest APEX24-wayHybrid connector uses this technology. When improved ergonomic design, and assembling easy line, increasing the stability of the connection.
FCI solves other problems associated with airbag ignition module cable connections. Over the past 20 years, the mass production of pyrotechnic signalling devices (airbags and belt tensioners), but some of them are not easily accessible to the appliance in vehicle Assembly, which requires safety tube connector socket.
FCI's solution is a new anti-bias Connector interfaces--MCCAK-2. (Tube connectors are made especially for in-car electrical connectors designed pyrotechnic signalling devices. These connectors are very small, often with signal processing devices such as ferrite or coil for signal processing. When the connector is inserted or pulled out when the airbag, use special short contact points to prevent parasitic trigger signal airbag caused by negligence. ) With the use of advanced security applications (such as pedestrian protection), making this connection is much more complex, requiring sealing tube connector solutions.
When applied to cars outside and below the hood, connectors electrical contact seals are very important. Connector manufacturer, low price, high stability, submersible connector Assembly easy solution is a very challenging thing. In the system of high density multi-pin, gasket seals, or porous seal ring is a standard practice. At design time, this type of seal has two major problems that must be resolved.
First, seal holes and insert the Terminal is required, which means that a square or rectangular blocks through a round hole. Synthetic insertion force terminals must be controlled to prevent the cable bends.
Secondly, the requirements for sealing with different line diameters. Usually, forcing smaller, flexible sealing larger seals for different diameter, which increase the likelihood of damaging the seals or tearing.
FCI method of drawing on the submarine, designed specifically for engine management systems provided by the CMC series connector is an innovative method of sealing. Through the sealing wire (Terminal) Assembly to the connector and wiring cover to further compress the seal. In this way, during the Assembly process to produce only a small sealing pressure or force, when you actually apply for a larger seal to pressure or force.
All these innovations that connected device designers and manufacturers continue to offer new products for the increasingly demanding market determined. As a global vehicle connector industry leader, FCI has a long history of innovation, it will also continue to strive to improve the car's reliability, and ultimately customer satisfaction.