Cable connector block assemblies for base station antennas

Cable connector block assemblies for base station antennas are provided herein. A cable connector block assembly includes a block including a cable retention clip, a first metal piece, and a second metal piece. In some embodiments, the first and second metal pieces are in first and second recesses, respectively, of the block. Moreover, in some embodiments, the cable retention clip, the first metal piece, and the second metal piece are configured to receive different first, second, and third portions, respectively, of a cable.

METHODS INCLUDING DETECTING CABLES CONNECTED TO PORTS OF COMMUNICATIONS NETWORK EQUIPMENT AND RELATED SYSTEMS

Methods that include detecting cables connected to telecommunications network equipment are provided herein. In particular, a method that includes detecting connections of respective cables to ports of telecommunications network equipment may be performed using image recognition. Moreover, in some embodiments, the method may include detecting, using image recognition, respective positions of the ports. Related systems are also provided. 1. A method of configuring a radio frequency (RF) switch , the method comprising:detecting, using image recognition, connections of cables to respective ports of an antenna;assigning the ports of the antenna to the RF switch, in response to the detecting; andtesting the antenna, using the RF switch.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the testing comprises return loss testing claim 1 , isolation testing claim 1 , and radiation pattern testing.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising transmitting data regarding the connections of the cables from a first electronic device to a second electronic device claim 1 , in response to the detecting.4. The method of claim 3 ,wherein the detecting comprises controlling, via the first electronic device, a camera to capture at least one image of the antenna,wherein the detecting further comprises processing, via the first electronic device, the at least one image of the antenna to generate the data regarding the connections of the cables, andwherein the assigning comprises mapping, via the second electronic device, the ports of the antenna to ports of the RF switch, using the data regarding the connections of the cables.5. (canceled)6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the testing comprises connecting a first port or second port of a network analyzer to the ports of the antenna via the RF switch.7. The method of claim 1 , further comprising detecting a respective position on the antenna of each of the ports of the antenna.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the detecting comprises identifying ...

COAXIAL CONNECTORS FOR BOARD-TO-BOARD INTERCONNECTION

An assembly includes: first and second printed circuit boards (PCBs), the PCBs being disposed generally parallel to each other; a first coaxial connector mounted to the first PCB, the first coaxial connector comprising a first inner contact and a first outer connector body, the first outer connector body having a first thickness; and a second coaxial connector mounted to the second PCB, the second axial connector comprising a second inner contact and a second outer connector body. The second outer connector body includes an engagement surface, the engagement surface being flexible in a direction normal to the second PCB, the engagement surface having a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness. 1. An assembly comprising:first and second printed circuit boards (PCBs), the PCBs being disposed generally parallel to each other;a first coaxial connector mounted to the first PCB, the first coaxial connector comprising a first inner contact and a first outer connector body, the first outer connector body having a first thickness; anda second coaxial connector mounted to the second PCB, the second axial connector comprising a second inner contact and a second outer connector body;wherein the second outer connector body includes an engagement surface, the engagement surface being flexible in a direction normal to the second PCB, the engagement surface having a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness.2. The assembly defined in claim 1 , wherein the second outer connector body comprises a conductive gasket.3. The assembly defined in claim 1 , wherein the second outer conductor body comprises a raised contact pad.4. The assembly defined in claim 1 , wherein the first inner contact has a tapered free end claim 1 , and the second inner contact has a splayed free end.5. The assembly defined in claim 1 , wherein the first inner contact is configured such that a free end thereof can retract and extend axially relative to the first PCB.6. The ...

Rearview mirror with lighting assembly

A rearview mirror with lighting assembly for use in a vehicle, has a molded case adapted to support lights for illuminating portions of the vehicle interior, to support electrical switches, wiring, and electrical connectors, to support optical lenses for directing light, and to support a mirror element. The case includes ventilation around the lenses, past the lights, and out of the case for dissipating heat from the lighting. The electrical switches and connectors are mounted into the case. A preferred light arrangement provides illumination of areas below and outwardly of the case ends with targeted lighting areas in the lap areas of persons seated in the front seats of the vehicle, without allowing light to be directed toward the vehicle windshield or instrument panel to cause glare. A resilient sealing material is adhered to the back of the lens element for sealing with the case to prevent or minimize the emission of uncontrolled, stray light from the case. The sealing material is preferably adhered to the mirror element by an adhesive carrier layer which preferably also provides an antiscatter function for the mirror element in the event of breakage.

Rearview mirror with lighting assembly

A rearview mirror with lighting assembly for use in a vehicle, has a molded case adapted to support lights for illuminating portions of the vehicle interior, to support electrical switches, wiring, and electrical connectors, to support optical lenses for directing light, and to support a mirror element. The case includes ventilation around the lenses, past the lights, and out of the case for dissipating heat from the lighting. The electrical switches and connectors are mounted into the case. A preferred light arrangement provides illumination of areas below and outwardly of the case ends with targeted lighting areas in the lap areas of persons seated in the front seats of the vehicle, without allowing light to be directed toward the vehicle windshield or instrument panel to cause glare. A resilient sealing material is adhered to the back of the lens element for sealing with the case to prevent or minimize the emission of uncontrolled, stray light from the case. The sealing material is preferably adhered to the mirror element by an adhesive carrier layer which preferably also provides an antiscatter function for the mirror element in the event of breakage.

Rearview mirror with lighting assembly

A rearview mirror with lighting assembly for use in a vehicle, has a molded case adapted to support lights for illuminating portions of the vehicle interior, to support electrical switches, wiring, and electrical connectors, to support optical lenses for directing light, and to support a mirror element. The case includes ventilation around the lenses, past the lights, and out of the case for dissipating heat from the lighting. The electrical switches and connectors are mounted into the case. A preferred light arrangement provides illumination of areas below and outwardly of the case ends with targeted lighting areas in the lap areas of persons seated in the front seats of the vehicle, without allowing light to be directed toward the vehicle windshield or instrument panel to cause glare. A resilient sealing material is adhered to the back of the lens element for sealing with the case to prevent or minimize the emission of uncontrolled, stray light from the case. The sealing material is preferably adhered to the mirror element by an adhesive carrier layer which preferably also provides an antiscatter function for the mirror element in the event of breakage.

Rearview mirror with lighting assembly

An interior rearview mirror assembly for a vehicle comprises a mirror element and a mirror case having a top surface, a bottom surface, a side surface and a back surface enveloping an interior space. A lamp comprising a light source is positioned and fixedly held preferably in a compartment in the interior space, the light source emitting light when electrically operated. At least one opening is provided in a surface of the mirror case in order to dissipate heat generated by the light source when electrically operated. A light opening is provided in the bottom surface of the mirror case for passing light out of the mirror case into a passenger compartment of a vehicle when the mirror assembly is mounted therein. The light opening in the bottom surface of the mirror case includes a lens positioned therein that directs light emitted by the light source into the passenger compartment of the vehicle; the direction of the light out of the mirror case and into the passenger compartment being non-adjustable with respect to the mirror case. The lens is received by and secures to the mirror case at the light opening and preferably is recessed into the bottom surface of the mirror case.

Rearview mirror with lighting assembly

A rearview mirror with lighting assembly for use in a vehicle, has a molded case adapted to support lights for illuminating portions of the vehicle interior, to support electrical switches, wiring, and electrical connectors, to support optical lenses for directing light, and to support a mirror element. The case includes ventilation around the lenses, past the lights, and out of the case for dissipating heat from the lighting. The electrical switches and connectors are mounted into the case. A preferred light arrangement provides illumination of areas below and outwardly of the case ends with targeted lighting areas in the lap areas of persons seated in the front seats of the vehicle, without allowing light to be directed toward the vehicle windshield or instrument panel to cause glare. A resilient sealing material is adhered to the back of the lens element for sealing with the case to prevent or minimize the emission of uncontrolled, stray light from the case. The sealing material is preferably adhered to the mirror element by an adhesive carrier layer which preferably also provides an antiscatter function for the mirror element in the event of breakage.

Rearview mirror with lighting assembly

A rearview mirror with lighting assembly for use in a vehicle, has a molded case adapted to support lights for illuminating portions of the vehicle interior, to support electrical switches, wiring, and electrical connectors, to support optical lenses for directing light, and to support a mirror element. The case includes ventilation around the lenses, past the lights, and out of the case for dissipating heat from the lighting. The electrical switches and connectors are mounted into the case. A preferred light arrangement provides illumination of areas below and outwardly of the case ends with targeted lighting areas in the lap areas of persons seated in the front seats of the vehicle, without allowing light to be directed toward the vehicle windshield or instrument panel to cause glare. A resilient sealing material is adhered to the back of the lens element for sealing with the case to prevent or minimize the emission of uncontrolled, stray light from the case. The sealing material is preferably adhered to the mirror element by an adhesive carrier layer which preferably also provides an antiscatter function for the mirror element in the event of breakage.

Accessory attachment plate for vehicle panels

A plate for attaching an accessory to a panel such as a vehicle interior headliner including a molded polymeric frame having a dimension adapted to lie adjacent and span at least one opening formed in a panel to receive the accessory. At least one clamp, pivotally coupled to the frame, is adapted to be actuated from the same side of the panel on which the frame is mounted. The clamp swings through the panel opening and engages the opposite panel surface, locking the frame adjacent the panel opening. The frame includes bosses to receive fasteners attaching an accessory such as a vehicle light. In the alternative, the frame receives a conductive bracket for receiving a light bulb or other accessory, thereby acting as the accessory itself.

Coaxial connectors for board-to-board interconnection

An assembly includes: first and second printed circuit boards (PCBs), the PCBs being disposed generally parallel to each other; a first coaxial connector mounted to the first PCB, the first coaxial connector comprising a first inner contact and a first outer connector body, the first outer connector body having a first thickness; and a second coaxial connector mounted to the second PCB, the second axial connector comprising a second inner contact and a second outer connector body. The second outer connector body includes an engagement surface, the engagement surface being flexible in a direction normal to the second PCB, the engagement surface having a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness.

Smart hand tools with sensing and wireless capabilities, and systems and methods for using same

A smart hand tool includes a tool body having a distal working end and an opposite handle end configured to be gripped by a user, at least one sensor coupled to the tool body, and a wireless transmitter in communication with the at least one sensor and configured to transmit information from the at least one sensor to a remote device. The at least one sensor is configured to measure one or more physical parameters when the hand tool is in use, such as movement of the tool body working end, rotation of the tool body working end, torque at the tool body working end, pressure at the tool body working end, and temperature at the tool body working end.

Automated pim matrix test fixture and methods of operating the same

A test fixture includes a first body including a plurality of slots that are configured to receive a plurality of antenna connectors, respectively; a second body opposing the first body and including a slot that is configured to receive a test connector; and a lateral positioning component that is configured to move the second body relative to the first body so as to position the test connector across from one of the plurality of antenna connectors. The second body is further configured to push the test connector into the one of the plurality of antenna connectors across from the test connector so as to mate the test connector to the one of the plurality of antenna connectors.

Process and modular apparatus for gas drying

Coaxial connectors for board-to-board interconnection

An assembly includes: first and second printed circuit boards (PCBs), the PCBs being disposed generally parallel to each other; a first coaxial connector mounted to the first PCB, the first coaxial connector comprising a first inner contact and a first outer connector body, the first outer connector body having a first thickness; and a second coaxial connector mounted to the second PCB, the second axial connector comprising, a second inner contact and a second outer connector body. The second outer connector body includes an engagement surface, the engagement surface being flexible in a direction normal to the second PCB, the engagement surface having a second thickness that is greater than the first thickness.

Antenna systems with adjustable phase delay elements having configurable dielectric compositions

An antenna includes a delay element that is configured to generate a phase delayed output signal responsive to an input signal, the phase delayed output signal having a phase delay based on a frequency of the input signal, the delay element including: a variable capacitor including a conductive line element and a ground plane element separated by a vessel containing a dielectric, the dielectric including a composition of fluid and gas in proportions that are adjustable responsive to forces applied at opposing ends of the vessel, respectively. A radiating element is responsive to the phase delayed output signal.