EP0933836B1 - Connector with coupling assist mechanism - Google Patents
Connector with coupling assist mechanism Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- EP0933836B1 EP0933836B1 EP19990100587 EP99100587A EP0933836B1 EP 0933836 B1 EP0933836 B1 EP 0933836B1 EP 19990100587 EP19990100587 EP 19990100587 EP 99100587 A EP99100587 A EP 99100587A EP 0933836 B1 EP0933836 B1 EP 0933836B1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- connector
- slide
- camming
- housing
- complementary
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- H—ELECTRICITY
- H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
- H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
- H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
- H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
- H01R13/629—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances
- H01R13/62905—Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure electrical locking indicators, manufacturing tolerances comprising a camming member
Definitions
- This invention relates to a connector with a mechanism for assisting coupling with a complementary connector, in particular to reduce the forces required for coupling connectors.
- a connector with coupling assist mechanism is described in European patent 273999.
- a connector comprising a slide provided with camming grooves, the slide transversely slideable with respect to a direction of mating of the connectors and provided with teeth engaging a pinion.
- the pinion is provided with an actuating lever pivotally mounted on a housing of the connector. When the lever is rotated, the camming slides are moved from a first position adapted to receive complementary studs of a complementary connector, to a second position where the connectors are fully coupled, The force required by an operator to couple the connectors is thus substantially reduced by the joint effect of the camming slots and the pinion lever arm.
- a connector comprising a housing receiving terminals therein, and a coupling assist assembly comprising a pivotally mounted actuating member and a camming slide mounted to the housing and slideably movable with respect to the housing from a first or open position to a second or closed position for receiving and displacing a complementary connector into fully mated engagement with the connector, the sliding movement of the camming slide being transverse to the mating direction of the connector, the camming slide provided with camming slots or studs engageable with complementary camming studs or slots of the complementary connector for coupling the connectors together during actuation of the slide, wherein the slide actuation member is rotatably mounted on the camming slide.
- the connector housing may comprise a toothed rack engaged by a pinion of the slide actuation member.
- the slide actuation member may be provided with a lever arm and finger grip for pivot actuation thereof.
- the slide may comprise a pair of spaced apart side walls on which the camming sluts or studs are provided, for assembly either side of the connector housing.
- the pair of side walls may be integrally connected together in a single moulding.
- the integral connection of the side walls may be provided by a cover portion for positioning over a wire receiving face of the connector housing thereby protecting and guiding wires connected to the terminals in the housing.
- a connector 2 comprises a housing 4 having cavities 6 for receiving terminals (not shown) of the connector, and a coupling assist mechanism 8 mountable to the housing 4.
- the housing 4 is for example made from injection moulded plastic and extends from a connection end 10 where terminals of the connector are received in the cavities 6, to a mating end 12 directed towards a complementary connector 14 for mating with the connector 2 in a mating direction (M).
- the terminals mounted in the cavities 6 may for example be connected to conducting wires that extend out of the wire receiving face or connection end 10 of the housing.
- the housing 4 may comprise one or more terminal receiving sections 16, 16' for coupling to complementary connector sections 18, 18' respectively of the complementary connector 14. The sections 16, 16' may individually latch or seal with respect to the complementary sections 18, 18'.
- the terminal sections 16, 16' are integrally formed in the housing 4, but it is also possible to provide the sections 16, 16' in separate parts assembled together.
- the housing 4 further comprises a guide 20 cooperable with a complementary guide 22 of the coupling assist mechanism 8 for slidably guiding the coupling mechanism 8 with respect to the housing 4 in a direction (T) transverse to the mating direction (M).
- the guides 20, 22 are linear and extend orthogonally with respect to the mating direction (M) such that the coupling assist mechanism 8 moves in a linear sliding movement with respect to the housing 4, substantially orthogonally to the mating direction (M). It is however also conceivable to arrange the guides 20, 22 at an oblique angle (i.e. not orthogonal to the mating direction (M)), or it is also possible to provide the guides 20, 22 with an arcuate (i.e. non linear) shape such that the coupling assist mechanism 8 performs not only a transverse sliding movement relative to the housing 4, but also a partial rotation relative to the housing 4.
- the housing guides 20 are in the form of substantially L-shaped profiles as best seen in figure 6 extending prismatically along sides 24 of the housing 4, although the guide could also be interrupted along its length.
- the housing guides 20 are formed integrally with the housing 4.
- the guides 20 may be provided with other shapes or profiles, for example a T-shaped profile or dovetail profile or merely a rectangular, square or curved profile slideably receivable in a complementarily shaped guide 22 of the coupling assist member 8.
- the coupling assist mechanism 8 comprises a camming slide 26 and a camming slide actuation member 28 rotatably mounted on the camming slide 26.
- the camming slide 26 comprises camming members 30 in the form of slots having an entry portion 32 at a mating end 34 of the slide, and an oblique portion 36 with respect to the mating direction (M).
- the slot 30 is for receiving complementary studs 38 of the complementary connector 14. It is also possible to provide the studs on the camming slide 26 and complementary slots on the complementary connector 14.
- Camming members 30 are provided on a side wall 40, whereby a pair of side walls 40 are provided in a substantially parallel and spaced apart relationship for arrangement adjacent opposed sides 24 of the housing 4. It is however also conceivable to provide only one wall 40 with one or more camming members 30. In the present embodiment, both walls 40 are provided with camming members 30.
- the pair of side walls 40 are attached together by a bridging section 44, which in this embodiment forms a cover extending substantially over the whole wire receiving face 10 of the housing 4.
- the cover 44 thus serves to cover and protect conductors mounted in the housing 4, such as wires connected to the terminals and extending out of the terminal receiving face 10.
- the side walls 40 and cover 44 may advantageously be integrally moulded in a single part.
- the cam slide actuation member 28 comprises a pivot bearing 46 and pinion 48 at one end thereof, and extending therefrom a lever arm 50 to a grip 52 for actuation by an operator.
- the bearing 46 co-operates with a complementary bearing in the form of a substantially cylindrical stud 52 projecting from sides of the camming slide 26.
- the pinion 48 comprises teeth 53 for engagement in complementary teeth 55 of a rack 58 mounted on the housing 4.
- the rack 58 is in this embodiment integrally moulded with the housing 4 and forms an extension of the guide 20. It is however also possible to provide the rack 58 separately from the guide 20.
- the rack 58 is a part of the coupling assist mechanism 8 mounted on the housing 4.
- the camming slide 26 is mounted in a pre-assembly position to the housing 4 whereby the housing guides 20 are slidably inserted in the complementary guides 22.
- the slide 26 In the pre-assembly position, the slide 26 is not fully inserted over the housing 4 as best seen in figure 2.
- Retention features such as latches (not shown) may be provided for co-operation between the housing 4 and slide 26 in order to secure the slide in the pre-assembly position, thereby preventing release form the housing 4.
- the teeth 53 of the pinion 48 engage in a first position teeth 55 of the rack 58.
- the camming studs 38 are received in the entry portions 32 of the camming slots 30 as shown in figure 4.
- Rotation of the pinion 48 by actuating the lever arm 50 slides the camming slide 26 relative to the housing 4 in the transverse direction (T).
- the pivot supports 52, 46 and actuation member 28 are translated in the transverse direction (T) with the camming slide 26. Movement of the slide 26 also moves the cover 44 into a closed position over the terminal receiving face 10.
Landscapes
- Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
Description
- This invention relates to a connector with a mechanism for assisting coupling with a complementary connector, in particular to reduce the forces required for coupling connectors.
- A connector with coupling assist mechanism is described in European patent 273999. In this patent, a connector is disclosed comprising a slide provided with camming grooves, the slide transversely slideable with respect to a direction of mating of the connectors and provided with teeth engaging a pinion. The pinion is provided with an actuating lever pivotally mounted on a housing of the connector. When the lever is rotated, the camming slides are moved from a first position adapted to receive complementary studs of a complementary connector, to a second position where the connectors are fully coupled, The force required by an operator to couple the connectors is thus substantially reduced by the joint effect of the camming slots and the pinion lever arm. Although mating forces are significantly reduced, the connector requires many parts that increases the complexity thereof and which may adversely affect reliability. A further problem is the increase in volume resulting from the aforementioned design, due to the additional connector length required for movement to the fully coupled state of the camming slide.
- It is an object of this invention to provide a connector having a coupling assist mechanism that reduces forces required for mating, but that is reliable, compact and cost effective.
- Objects of this invention have been achieved by providing the connector according to claim 1. Disclosed herein is a connector comprising a housing receiving terminals therein, and a coupling assist assembly comprising a pivotally mounted actuating member and a camming slide mounted to the housing and slideably movable with respect to the housing from a first or open position to a second or closed position for receiving and displacing a complementary connector into fully mated engagement with the connector, the sliding movement of the camming slide being transverse to the mating direction of the connector, the camming slide provided with camming slots or studs engageable with complementary camming studs or slots of the complementary connector for coupling the connectors together during actuation of the slide, wherein the slide actuation member is rotatably mounted on the camming slide.
- The connector housing may comprise a toothed rack engaged by a pinion of the slide actuation member. The slide actuation member may be provided with a lever arm and finger grip for pivot actuation thereof. The slide may comprise a pair of spaced apart side walls on which the camming sluts or studs are provided, for assembly either side of the connector housing. The pair of side walls may be integrally connected together in a single moulding. The integral connection of the side walls may be provided by a cover portion for positioning over a wire receiving face of the connector housing thereby protecting and guiding wires connected to the terminals in the housing. A particularly compact and reliable connector is thus provided with advantageously few parts whilst enabling a large reduction in force required by an operator.
- Further advantageous aspects of the invention are set forth in the claims, or will be apparent from the following description and drawings.
- An embodiment of this invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the figures in which;
- figure 1 is an isometric view of a connector according to this invention in a disassembled state where the camming slide is removed from the housing;
- figure 2 is a view similar to figure 1 with the connector in a pre-assembled state and about to be coupled with a complementary connector;
- figure 3 is a view similar to figure 2 where the connector is an initial position receiving the complementary connector;
- figure 4 is a view similar to figure 3 where the connectors are fully coupled;
- figure 5 is a side view of the connector; and
- figure 6 is a cross-sectional view through line 6-6 of figure 6.
-
- Referring to the figures, a connector 2 comprises a housing 4 having
cavities 6 for receiving terminals (not shown) of the connector, and acoupling assist mechanism 8 mountable to the housing 4. The housing 4 is for example made from injection moulded plastic and extends from aconnection end 10 where terminals of the connector are received in thecavities 6, to amating end 12 directed towards acomplementary connector 14 for mating with the connector 2 in a mating direction (M). The terminals mounted in thecavities 6 may for example be connected to conducting wires that extend out of the wire receiving face orconnection end 10 of the housing. The housing 4 may comprise one or moreterminal receiving sections 16, 16' for coupling tocomplementary connector sections 18, 18' respectively of thecomplementary connector 14. Thesections 16, 16' may individually latch or seal with respect to thecomplementary sections 18, 18'. In this embodiment, theterminal sections 16, 16' are integrally formed in the housing 4, but it is also possible to provide thesections 16, 16' in separate parts assembled together. The housing 4 further comprises aguide 20 cooperable with acomplementary guide 22 of thecoupling assist mechanism 8 for slidably guiding thecoupling mechanism 8 with respect to the housing 4 in a direction (T) transverse to the mating direction (M). - In this embodiment, the
guides coupling assist mechanism 8 moves in a linear sliding movement with respect to the housing 4, substantially orthogonally to the mating direction (M). It is however also conceivable to arrange theguides guides coupling assist mechanism 8 performs not only a transverse sliding movement relative to the housing 4, but also a partial rotation relative to the housing 4. Thehousing guides 20 are in the form of substantially L-shaped profiles as best seen in figure 6 extending prismatically alongsides 24 of the housing 4, although the guide could also be interrupted along its length. Thehousing guides 20 are formed integrally with the housing 4. Theguides 20 may be provided with other shapes or profiles, for example a T-shaped profile or dovetail profile or merely a rectangular, square or curved profile slideably receivable in a complementarilyshaped guide 22 of thecoupling assist member 8. - The
coupling assist mechanism 8 comprises acamming slide 26 and a cammingslide actuation member 28 rotatably mounted on thecamming slide 26. Thecamming slide 26 comprisescamming members 30 in the form of slots having anentry portion 32 at a mating end 34 of the slide, and anoblique portion 36 with respect to the mating direction (M). Theslot 30 is for receivingcomplementary studs 38 of thecomplementary connector 14. It is also possible to provide the studs on thecamming slide 26 and complementary slots on thecomplementary connector 14. -
Camming members 30 are provided on aside wall 40, whereby a pair ofside walls 40 are provided in a substantially parallel and spaced apart relationship for arrangement adjacent opposedsides 24 of the housing 4. It is however also conceivable to provide only onewall 40 with one ormore camming members 30. In the present embodiment, bothwalls 40 are provided withcamming members 30. - The pair of
side walls 40 are attached together by abridging section 44, which in this embodiment forms a cover extending substantially over the wholewire receiving face 10 of the housing 4. Thecover 44 thus serves to cover and protect conductors mounted in the housing 4, such as wires connected to the terminals and extending out of theterminal receiving face 10. Theside walls 40 andcover 44 may advantageously be integrally moulded in a single part. The camslide actuation member 28 comprises a pivot bearing 46 andpinion 48 at one end thereof, and extending therefrom alever arm 50 to agrip 52 for actuation by an operator. The bearing 46 co-operates with a complementary bearing in the form of a substantiallycylindrical stud 52 projecting from sides of thecamming slide 26. Thepinion 48 comprisesteeth 53 for engagement incomplementary teeth 55 of arack 58 mounted on the housing 4. Therack 58 is in this embodiment integrally moulded with the housing 4 and forms an extension of theguide 20. It is however also possible to provide therack 58 separately from theguide 20. Therack 58 is a part of thecoupling assist mechanism 8 mounted on the housing 4. - Referring to figures 2-6, the
camming slide 26 is mounted in a pre-assembly position to the housing 4 whereby thehousing guides 20 are slidably inserted in thecomplementary guides 22. In the pre-assembly position, theslide 26 is not fully inserted over the housing 4 as best seen in figure 2. Retention features such as latches (not shown) may be provided for co-operation between the housing 4 and slide 26 in order to secure the slide in the pre-assembly position, thereby preventing release form the housing 4. In the pre-assembly position as shown in figure 2, theteeth 53 of thepinion 48 engage in afirst position teeth 55 of therack 58. During initial coupling of the connector to the complementary connector, thecamming studs 38 are received in theentry portions 32 of thecamming slots 30 as shown in figure 4. Rotation of thepinion 48 by actuating thelever arm 50 slides thecamming slide 26 relative to the housing 4 in the transverse direction (T). The pivot supports 52, 46 andactuation member 28 are translated in the transverse direction (T) with thecamming slide 26. Movement of theslide 26 also moves thecover 44 into a closed position over theterminal receiving face 10. - An operator actuating the
grip 52 thus only need to provide a small force to couple the connectors, whilst relatively few and easy to assemble parts form the connector 2. In addition the wire receiving force is well protected.
Claims (9)
- A connector (2) comprising a housing (4) receiving terminals therein, and a coupling assist assembly (8, 58) comprising a pivotally mounted slide actuation member (28) and a camming slide (26) the slide slideably movable with respect to the housing from a first position for receiving a complementary connector (14), to a second position in fully mated engagement, the sliding movement of the camming slide transverse (T) to the mating direction (M) of the connector, the camming slide provided with camming slots (30) or studs engageable with complementary camming studs (38) or slots of the complementary connector (14) for coupling the connectors together during actuation of the slide, characterised in that the slide actuation member (28) is pivotally mounted on the camming slide (26).
- The connector of claim 1 wherein the camming slide (26) include a cover (44) for arrangement over a wire receiving face (10) of the connector housing (4).
- The connector of any one of the preceding claims wherein the coupling assist assembly (8, 58) comprises a pinion (48) on the slide actuation member (28) engageable with rack (58) fixed to the housing (4).
- The connector of the preceding claim wherein the rack (58) is integrally moulded with the housing (4).
- The connector of any one of the two preceding claims wherein the rack (58) is substantially an extension of a guide (20) that engages in a complementary guide (22) of the camming slide (26) for guiding the camming slide (26) relative to the housing (4) in the transverse sliding direction (T).
- The connector of any one of the preceding claims wherein the housing (4) comprises a guide (20) extending along a side wall (24) in the transverse direction (T), the guide (20) receivable in a complementary guide (22) of the camming slide (26), the guide (20) integrally formed with the housing (4).
- The connector of any one of the preceding claims wherein a pair of camming slides (26) are provided in a substantially parallel and spaced apart relationship for assembly adjacent opposed sides (24) of the connector housing (4).
- The connector of the preceding claim wherein a cover (44) for covering a wire receiving face (10) of the connector integrally interconnects and holds together the pair of the camming slides (26).
- The connector of any one of the preceding claims wherein the slide actuation member (28) comprises a lever arm (50) having a bearing (46) receiving a substantially cylindrical stud bearing (52) extending from the camming slide (26).
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP19990100587 EP0933836B1 (en) | 1998-01-30 | 1999-01-14 | Connector with coupling assist mechanism |
Applications Claiming Priority (3)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
EP98400205 | 1998-01-30 | ||
EP98400205 | 1998-01-30 | ||
EP19990100587 EP0933836B1 (en) | 1998-01-30 | 1999-01-14 | Connector with coupling assist mechanism |
Publications (3)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
EP0933836A2 EP0933836A2 (en) | 1999-08-04 |
EP0933836A3 EP0933836A3 (en) | 2000-03-22 |
EP0933836B1 true EP0933836B1 (en) | 2005-03-23 |
Family
ID=26151560
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
EP19990100587 Expired - Lifetime EP0933836B1 (en) | 1998-01-30 | 1999-01-14 | Connector with coupling assist mechanism |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
EP (1) | EP0933836B1 (en) |
Families Citing this family (16)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
JP4508448B2 (en) * | 2001-03-13 | 2010-07-21 | モレックス インコーポレイテド | Low insertion force connector |
DE20106746U1 (en) | 2001-04-19 | 2002-08-29 | Bosch Gmbh Robert | Wiring harness connector with compact locking element in a shake-proof and waterproof version |
DE10118914A1 (en) * | 2001-04-19 | 2002-10-24 | Bosch Gmbh Robert | Cable loom electrical plug connector with compact locking element has cover and second lock forming one-piece part; cover is mounted on plug so a to be movable with respect to it |
ES1049362Y (en) * | 2001-06-01 | 2002-04-16 | Lear Automotive Eeds Spain | PERFECTED ANCHORAGE DEVICE FOR CONNECTOR BOX IN SERVICE BOXES. |
ES1051490Y (en) * | 2001-12-21 | 2002-12-01 | Lear Automotive Eeds Spain | SEAL MODULE-CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY. |
KR100866087B1 (en) | 2007-02-23 | 2008-10-30 | 한국단자공업 주식회사 | Connector assembly |
KR100895893B1 (en) | 2007-02-23 | 2009-05-04 | 한국단자공업 주식회사 | Connector assembly |
KR100866088B1 (en) | 2007-02-23 | 2008-10-30 | 한국단자공업 주식회사 | Connector assembly |
FR3044173B1 (en) * | 2015-11-20 | 2019-05-17 | Aptiv Technologies Limited | CONNECTOR WITH CONNECTION ASSEMBLY SLIDE AND GUIDE-CABLE HOOD |
DE102016201391B3 (en) | 2016-01-29 | 2017-08-03 | Robert Bosch Gmbh | Electrical plug connection |
JP6645359B2 (en) * | 2016-05-30 | 2020-02-14 | 住友電装株式会社 | connector |
JP6668950B2 (en) * | 2016-05-30 | 2020-03-18 | 住友電装株式会社 | connector |
JP6645360B2 (en) * | 2016-05-30 | 2020-02-14 | 住友電装株式会社 | connector |
EP3252881A1 (en) | 2016-06-01 | 2017-12-06 | Delphi Technologies, Inc. | Electrical connector with a slider |
DE102020202822B3 (en) | 2020-03-05 | 2021-09-09 | Robert Bosch Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung | Connector and connector assembly |
DE102022204731A1 (en) | 2022-05-13 | 2023-11-16 | Robert Bosch Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung | Connector arrangement |
Family Cites Families (5)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
FR2466616A3 (en) * | 1979-10-03 | 1981-04-10 | Ducellier & Cie | DEVICE FOR DETECTING CLICKS OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE, IN PARTICULAR FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE |
DE69326696T2 (en) * | 1993-11-26 | 2000-06-08 | Molex Inc | Electrical connector with cover and end position safety device |
DE69530364T2 (en) * | 1995-01-16 | 2004-02-12 | Molex Inc., Lisle | Electrical connector with improved cam system |
JP3701683B2 (en) * | 1995-04-12 | 2005-10-05 | ザ ウィタカー コーポレーション | Modular electrical connection unit |
JP3687874B2 (en) * | 1996-10-31 | 2005-08-24 | タイコエレクトロニクスアンプ株式会社 | Lever type connector |
-
1999
- 1999-01-14 EP EP19990100587 patent/EP0933836B1/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Also Published As
Publication number | Publication date |
---|---|
EP0933836A3 (en) | 2000-03-22 |
EP0933836A2 (en) | 1999-08-04 |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
EP0933836B1 (en) | Connector with coupling assist mechanism | |
US10276977B2 (en) | Electrical connector with lever and method for operating same | |
KR100198412B1 (en) | Connector with a front end mounted terminal position assurance system | |
EP1137120B1 (en) | Lever type electrical connector | |
US5681184A (en) | Connector with secondary locking and coupling mechanisms | |
EP0722203B1 (en) | Electrical connector assembly with improved camming system | |
US6478607B2 (en) | Connector | |
US5829994A (en) | Lever-type connector | |
KR100363636B1 (en) | Electrical connector assembly with improved camming system | |
EP2131452B1 (en) | Lever type connector | |
EP1005112A2 (en) | Electric connector | |
US20060270258A1 (en) | Connector fitting structure | |
CN108879218B (en) | Lever-type connector | |
KR102649045B1 (en) | Connector having a slide for facilitating connection and a cable guide cover | |
JP3316116B2 (en) | Electrical connector | |
EP1804342B1 (en) | Lever-fit connector | |
JP2008204663A (en) | Lever connector | |
US5785540A (en) | Electrical connector with an actuating slide | |
EP0933835B1 (en) | Electrical connector | |
CN107710520B (en) | Wire cover and connector with wire cover | |
WO2002073749A1 (en) | Lever type electrical connector | |
JP3919137B2 (en) | Connector assembly | |
KR100988793B1 (en) | Lever type connector | |
US5876254A (en) | Apparatus for securing contacts in a contact housing | |
EP1955417B1 (en) | Electrical connector for mounting in a panel cutout |
Legal Events
Date | Code | Title | Description |
---|---|---|---|
PUAI | Public reference made under article 153(3) epc to a published international application that has entered the european phase |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009012 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A2 Designated state(s): DE FR GB |
|
AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI |
|
PUAL | Search report despatched |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009013 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: A3 Designated state(s): AT BE CH CY DE DK ES FI FR GB GR IE IT LI LU MC NL PT SE |
|
AX | Request for extension of the european patent |
Free format text: AL;LT;LV;MK;RO;SI |
|
17P | Request for examination filed |
Effective date: 20000921 |
|
AKX | Designation fees paid |
Free format text: DE FR GB |
|
GRAP | Despatch of communication of intention to grant a patent |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR1 |
|
RIN1 | Information on inventor provided before grant (corrected) |
Inventor name: JODON DE VILLEROCHE, FRANEOIS |
|
GRAS | Grant fee paid |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: EPIDOSNIGR3 |
|
GRAA | (expected) grant |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009210 |
|
AK | Designated contracting states |
Kind code of ref document: B1 Designated state(s): DE FR GB |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: GB Ref legal event code: FG4D |
|
REF | Corresponds to: |
Ref document number: 69924311 Country of ref document: DE Date of ref document: 20050428 Kind code of ref document: P |
|
PLBE | No opposition filed within time limit |
Free format text: ORIGINAL CODE: 0009261 |
|
STAA | Information on the status of an ep patent application or granted ep patent |
Free format text: STATUS: NO OPPOSITION FILED WITHIN TIME LIMIT |
|
ET | Fr: translation filed | ||
26N | No opposition filed |
Effective date: 20051227 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: PLFP Year of fee payment: 18 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: PLFP Year of fee payment: 19 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DE Payment date: 20170125 Year of fee payment: 19 Ref country code: FR Payment date: 20170125 Year of fee payment: 19 |
|
PGFP | Annual fee paid to national office [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: GB Payment date: 20170127 Year of fee payment: 19 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: DE Ref legal event code: R119 Ref document number: 69924311 Country of ref document: DE |
|
GBPC | Gb: european patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee |
Effective date: 20180114 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: DE Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20180801 Ref country code: FR Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20180131 |
|
REG | Reference to a national code |
Ref country code: FR Ref legal event code: ST Effective date: 20180928 |
|
PG25 | Lapsed in a contracting state [announced via postgrant information from national office to epo] |
Ref country code: GB Free format text: LAPSE BECAUSE OF NON-PAYMENT OF DUE FEES Effective date: 20180114 |