Current consumer and power supply unit connecting assembly e.g. lamp socket, for motor vehicle lamp, has coating provided between housing and contact tab for increasing adhesiveness and/or sealability between contact tab and housing

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This invention describes a connector assembly, such as a lamp socket for vehicles, where a special polyamide coating is applied between the housing and electrical contact tab. This design improves how well the parts stick together and enhances the seal between them, preventing issues like leakage or loosening. The assembly also employs sealing strips for added protection.

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• Lamp sockets in vehicle headlamps and taillights
• Connectors for automotive electrical components such as sensors or control units
• Electrical fittings in environments exposed to moisture or vibration
• Power supply connections in consumer electronics needing high reliability

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• Improved adhesion between the contact tab and the housing, reducing the risk of electrical connection failure
• Enhanced sealability protects against moisture, dust, and vibrations, increasing product reliability
• Polyamide coating offers durable, long-lasting insulation and physical protection
• Method can be adapted to various electrical connectors requiring secure and sealed connections

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The assembly has a contact tab (12) arranged in a housing consisting of insulated material, where the housing is a plastic socket part (4). The contact tab is connected with an electrical conductor, which is guided to a power supply unit and a current consumer in an electrically-conductive manner. A coating is provided between the housing and the contact tab for increasing the adhesiveness and/or sealability between the contact tab and the housing, where the coating is made up of polyamide. The coating is supported by the application of sealing strips. An independent claim is also included for a method for manufacturing a lamp socket.