# US 2014/0154901 A1 · Spark plug connector > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2014/0154901 A1 - Document ID: US20140154901A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 14/127,591 - Filed: 2012-08-02 - Published: 2014-06-05 - Earliest claimed: 2011-08-11 - Assignees: MOTORTECH GmbH - Inventors: Claus Schulze - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20140154901A1 ## CPC - H01R 24/38: having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts - H01T 13/04: Means providing electrical connection to sparking plugs - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS - H01T: SPARK GAPS; OVERVOLTAGE ARRESTERS USING SPARK GAPS; SPARKING PLUGS; CORONA DEVICES; GENERATING IONS TO BE INTRODUCED INTO NON-ENCLOSED GASES (overvoltage protection circuits H02H) ## Abstract A spark plug connector (1) including a connector body (21) formed as an insulator having a spark plug high voltage contact (35) for producing a connection to and with a spark plug (6). The connector body (21) has a connection point (23) for receiving, mounting and/or connection of a spark plug connector (1) extending structural element (22). The structural element (22) is arranged at the junction (23) in such a manner such that the structural element (22) lengthens the connector body (21) on the side remote from the spark plug high voltage contact. The ignition cable (3) is held or guided along the length of the structural element (22) and the material of the structural element has a higher rigidity and strength and/or a lower density with at the same time less material than the material of the connector body (21). ## Claims ### Claim 1 A spark plug connector (1) comprising a connector body (21) formed as an insulator having a spark plug high voltage contact (35) for producing a connection to and with a spark plug (6), an ignition cable (3) entering the connector body (21) on the side remote from the spark plug high voltage contact for transmission of an ignition voltage from an ignition voltage source (5) to the spark plug (6), a spark plug connector (1) extending structural element (22) received, mounted and/or connected on the connector body (21) at a connection point (23) on the side of the connector body (21) remote from the spark plug high voltage contact, wherein the structural element (22) is arranged at the connection point (23) in such a manner such that the structural element (22) lengthens the connector body (21) on the side remote from the spark plug high voltage contact, wherein the ignition cable (3) is held or guided along the length of the structural element (22) and wherein the material of the structural element has a higher rigidity and strength and/or a lower density with at the same time less material than the material of the connector body (21). ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the material of the connector body (21) is ceramic or plastic. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the material of the structural element (22) is a plastic, provided with reinforcing fibers. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the ignition cable (3) from the junction (23), exiting the connector body (21), is guided within the structural element (22), wherein the passage within the structural element (22) for the ignition cable is configured as a channel with a larger diameter than the outer diameter of the ignition cable (3). ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the connection point or the connection element (23) forms a permanent connection between the connector body (21) and the structural element (22), wherein the connection of the connector body (21) and the structural element (22) is produced by gluing, screwing, a bayonet fitting, a compression and/or welding. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the structural element (22) is made of polyphenylene sulfide with a glass fiber content of 30 to 40%. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the structural element (22) has a cable outlet on the side remote from the spark plug high voltage contact, wherein the cable exit firmly locks the spark plug wire (3) and/or seals it against external influences. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the structural element (22) includes a fastening and/or supporting means for fastening the structural element (22) at a point on the engine fixed relative to the spark plug (6). ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the material of the connector body (21) is polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the material of the structural element (22) is a high-performance plastic with an impact strength of 9-12 kJ/m2, a heat deformation resistance of up to 260° C. and/or a high melting temperature of 280° C., mixed with a glass fiber content of 20 to 50%. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the material of the structural element (22) is a high-performance plastic with an impact strength of 9-12 kJ/m2, a heat deformation resistance of up to 260° C. and/or a high melting temperature of 280° C., mixed with a glass fiber content of 30 to 40%. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the ignition cable (3) from the junction (23), exiting the connector body (21), is guided within the structural element (22), wherein the passage within the structural element (22) for the ignition cable is configured as a closed channel, and with a larger diameter than the outer diameter of the ignition cable (3). ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the structural element (22) is made of polyphenylene sulfide with a glass fiber content of 40%. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the structural element (22) has a cable outlet on the side remote from the spark plug high voltage contact, wherein the cable exit firmly locks the spark plug wire (3) and/or seals it against external influences, and is in the form of a rubber bushing (73). ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the structural element (22) includes a fastening and/or supporting means for fastening the structural element (22) in or at the spark plug shaft and/or core. ### Claim 16 (depends on 1) The spark plug connector (1) according to claim 1, wherein the structural element (22) includes a fastening and/or supporting means for fastening the structural element (22), wherein the fastening means is a flange (72), a rubber stopper and/or a plastic or rubber cap (71) or rubber grommet (73).