Friction Force and Wear in Selected Car Connectors During Multiple Connecting and Disconnecting

摘要

Development of modern cars causes an increase of electronic devices use. These devices have to be connected to the car electric installation. This junction is often ensured by connectors. Friction force caused by elastic deformation of one of the connectors plays an important role in protecting them from disconnecting. On the other hand disconnecting of connectors during car service should be possible, for example to replace damaged devices. Frequent disconnecting and connecting of the pair of connectors causes their wear that significantly influences the friction force between them. That could reduce the reliability of connection.