ГЕРМЕТИЧНЫЙ КОНТАКТНЫЙ ВВОД

Изобретение касается непроницаемого для текучих сред контактного ввода через пластмассовый элемент, содержащего по меньшей мере один плоский контакт, который на залитой отдельной части имеет одно или несколько изменений поперечного сечения. При этом пластмассовый элемент состоит из безусадочного дуропласта, а продольные кромки по меньшей мере одного плоского контакта скруглены. Технический результат - создание непроницаемого для текущих сред контактного ввода, который может быть применен в штекерных соединителях с плоскими контактами в средах с высокими давлениями и температурами. 9 з.п. ф-лы, 5 ил.

СПОСОБЫ СОЕДИНЕНИЯ ИЗОЛИРОВАННЫХ ПРОВОДНИКОВ

Группа изобретений относится к способу соединения изолированных проводников при обработке подземного пласта. Способ соединения концов двух изолированных проводников включает в себя соединение концевого участка сердечника первого изолированного проводника с концевым участком сердечника второго изолированного проводника. При этом по меньшей мере часть концевых участков сердечников по меньшей мере частично оголена. Помещают электроизоляционный материал поверх оголенных участков сердечников. Помещают втулку поверх концевых участков двух соединяемых изолированных проводников. Причем втулка имеет один или несколько поднятых участков. При этом концевые участки содержат оголенные участки сердечников. Соединяют втулку с оболочками изолированных проводников. Осуществляют механическое сжатие поднятых участков втулки до тех пор, пока поднятые участки втулки не будут иметь диаметр, по существу, аналогичный диаметру остальной части втулки. Причем при сжатии поднятых участков втулки происходит спрессовывание ...

ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКИЙ РАЗЪЕМ С УПЛОТНЯЮЩИМ ЭЛЕМЕНТОМ И СПОСОБ ЕГО УСТАНОВКИ

... 1. Электрический разъем с уплотняющим элементом, включающий:а) соединительный конец, выполненный с возможностью присоединения кабеля, где упомянутый уплотняющий элемент покрывает упомянутый соединительный конец;б) подпорное устройство, установленное на упомянутом соединительном конце, выполненное с возможностью закрепления упомянутого уплотняющего элемента на соединительном конце и предотвращения соскакивания упомянутого уплотняющего элемента с упомянутого соединительного конца.2. Электрический разъем по п.1, в котором упомянутый соединительный конец выполнен с наконечником, на котором предусмотрено упомянутое подпорное устройство.3. Электрический разъем по п.2, в котором упомянутое подпорное устройство состоит из, по меньшей мере, одного подпорного элемента, и, по меньшей мере, один упомянутый подпорный элемент выполнен с возможностью давления на упомянутый уплотняющий элемент для закрепления упомянутого уплотняющего элемента на упомянутом наконечнике соединительного конца.4. Электрический ...

СОЕДИНЕНИЕ ПЕРВОГО МЕТАЛЛИЧЕСКОГО КОМПОНЕНТА С ПОКРЫТЫМ ОБОЛОЧКОЙ ВТОРЫМ МЕТАЛЛИЧЕСКИМ КОМПОНЕНТОМ

... 1. Соединение между первым металлическим компонентом (2) и вторым металлическим компонентом (1), покрытым оболочкой, отличающееся тем, что первый и второй металлические компоненты соединены друг с другом посредством сварного соединения, и что, соответственно, участок первого металлического компонента и участок второго металлического компонента, включающий в себя, по меньшей мере, один участок оболочки, покрыты нанесенным изоляционным слоем, причем на первый металлический компонент нанесен контактный слой из никель-фосфорного покрытия, а нанесенный изоляционный слой состоит из полиорганосилоксана (силикона горячей вулканизации).2. Соединение по п. 1, отличающееся тем, что изоляционный слой выполнен посредством литья под давлением и вулканизирован воздействием высокой температуры.3. Соединение по одному из предшествующих пунктов, отличающееся тем, что первый металлический компонент состоит из меди или медного сплава.4. Соединение по одному из пп. 1-2, отличающееся тем, что второй металлический ...

Längswasser-Sperre für elektrische Leitungen

Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Tüllen auf Leitungen

Elektrische Anschlussanordnung und Verfahren zum Montieren von dieser

Eine elektrische Anschlussanordnung umfasst einen elektrischen Leiter, einen Anschluss und eine Expansionsdichtung, die mit dem elektrischen Leiter und dem Anschluss verbunden wird. Der elektrische Leiter kann ein Draht oder ein Kabel sein. Die Expansionsdichtung kann konfiguriert sein, um sich zu erweitern, wenn sie einer Flüssigkeit ausgesetzt wird. Die Expansionsdichtung kann ein hydrophiles Material enthalten.

Verfahren zum Wasserdichtmachen des Einführbereichs eines ummantelten Leiters

ÜBERGABEEINHEIT FÜR SEALS

Eine Übergabeeinheit für Seals (1) oder vergleichbare Kabelbestückungsbauteile für eine Kabelverarbeitungsanlage umfasst einen Aufnahmedorn (2), welcher für die Aufnahme von Seals (1) von einer Fördereinrichtung (3) und ihre Übergabe an eine Sealbestückungsvorrichtung im Takt der Sealverarbeitung ausgebildet ist. Eine Stützhülse (6) dient zur Abstützung des Seals (1), wobei ein Montagerohr (4) für den Seal (1) nach Durchstossen des Seals (1) in die Stützhülse (6) eintauchen kann. Die Stützhülse (6) ist dabei aus elastischem Material hergestellt und weist eine dem Seal (1) zugewandte ebene Stirnfläche auf.

Verbindungsanschluss und Herstellungsverfahren eines Verbindungsanschlusses

Ein Verbindungsanschluss (10), der umfasst: einen Hülsenabschnitt (21), an den ein von einer Außenhülle (13) eines Elektrokabels (11) freiliegender Kerndraht (12) elektrisch angeschlossen ist; einen Steckkontaktanschlussabschnitt (31), der elektrisch mit einem Gegenanschluss verbunden ist, und eine Harzform, die den Hülsenabschnitt (21) und einen Endabschnitt des Elektrokabels (11) abdeckt und abdichtet. Bevor der Verbindungsanschluss (10) fertiggestellt wird, wird der Verbindungsanschluss (10) über einen Verbindungsabschnitt (41) an einen Träger (42) angeschlossen und von dem Träger (42) an dem Verbindungsabschnitt (41) getrennt. Eine Schneidrille (44) ist an dem Verbindungsabschnitt (41) entlang einer Richtung dessen Breite ausgebildet.

Anbringung eines stöpselförmigen Siegels an einem elektrischen Leiter.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES CRIMPANSCHLUSSES

Ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Crimpanschlusses umfasst einen Stanzvorgang zum Ausstanzen eines Crimpanschlusses aus einem Metallbasismaterial in flacher Plattenform; einen Befestigungsvorgang zum Anbringen eines schichtartigen Wasserstoppelements an einem Leitungsverbindungsbereich, der ein Bereich in dem Crimpanschluss ist, der mit einer Leitung zu verpressen ist, und einen Biegevorgang zum Biegen des Leitungsverbindungsbereichs, an welchem das Wasserstoppelement angebracht ist. Der Leitungsverbindungsbereich kann einen Kernleiter und eine Ummantelung der Leitung beim Crimpen auf die Leitung gemeinsam abdecken.

Producing electrical plug connector - setting wire with crimped contact into sleeve and sealing using flexible insert locating in recess

An eletrical plug connector has a crimped contact element (2) fixed to the end of a wire (1). The contact element locates in the plug sleeve (4) and latch elements engage a profiled surface (5). The sleeve is recessed to receive a sealing plug (6) of flexible material. The plug has formed sections that deflect to pass over a locating ridge (9). Once in position within the recess the unit is secured by a clamping ring (8). ADVANTAGE - Provides effective seal. Can be used with thin wires.

Sealing mat for multipole electrical connector assembly, has molded inserts that are removed from sealing mat, such that passage openings are exposed

The sealing mat (1) has passage openings for receiving plug-in contact elements or electric lines, which are formed by injection molding of elastomeric material. The molded inserts (3) are removed from the sealing mat, such that the passage openings are exposed. The sealing mat is made of silicone material and inserts are made of thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic.

Verfahren zum Abdichten eines Kabels oder Kabelsatzes an/in einem Kabeldurchführungselement sowie ein Kabeldurchführungselement

Verfahren zum Abdichten eines Kabels (2) oder Kabelsatzes an/in einem Kabeldurchführungselement (1), wobei das Kabel (1) bzw. der Kabelsatz mindestens einen Kabelkanal (3) durchsetzt und im Bereich mindestens einer Kabelaustrittsöffnung (4) aus dem Kabeldurchführungselement (1) austritt, gekennzeichnet durch folgende Verfahrensschritte: a) Abisolieren des Kabels (2) bzw. des Kabelsatzes in einem Innenbereich eines Dichtelementes (7); b) Aufspritzen des Dichtelementes (7) aus dauerelastischem Kunststoff, in einem ersten Spritzvorgang auf den Bereich der Kabelaustrittsöffnung (4), wobei ein aus dem Kabelkanal (3) austretender Abschnitt des Kabels (2) bzw. Kabelsatzes umspritzt wird und der Kabelkanal (3) stufig oder teilkonisch ausgebildet ist und zumindest abschnittsweise mit dem dauerelastischen Kunststoffmaterial ausgespritzt wird; c) Aufsetzen einer Außenform (8) auf den Bereich der Kabelaustrittsöffnung (4) derart, daß zwischen der Innenwand (9) der Außenform (8) und der Oberfläche ( ...

Connector having waterproof structure

Dust cover for an electrical connector in an electronic control unit (ECU) assembly

Protective cover (40) for an electronic control unit or ECU sub-assembly comprising an ECU (l) and electrical connector (20). Connector (20) is releasably connected to the ECU (l). Cover (40) comprises a wall (41) defining a connector space (42). A connection aperture (44) and introduction aperture (45) are formed in the cover (40). Connection axis (X1) extends through the connection aperture (44). Connector (20) is received in a connected position in the connector space (42). Introduction aperture (45) admits the connector (20) when introduced into the connector space (42) through the introduction aperture (45). Cover (40) further comprises a retaining portion (50) at the connection aperture (44) and is interposed, with respect to the connection axis (X1), between the connector (20) and the ECU (1). ECU assembly comprising said protective cover (40). Method of protecting an ECU sub-assembly against dust ingress by providing said protective cover (40).

Waterproofing method for an introduction portion of a covered conductor

Dust cover for an electrical connector in an electronic control unit (ECU) assembly

Weld positioning clip for encapsulation process

A clip 1 suitable for engaging around an exposed conducting core of a cable (figure 6, 9 10) during an encapsulation process. The clip 1 comprises a loop-like body having an inner surface (figure 1, 1b) and an outer surface (figure 2, 1a) and opposed ends which define an opening 5 in the loop. The clip 1 is engaged around the said exposed cores in use. The body comprises at least one post 6 extending outwardly from said outer surface (figure 2, 1a) of the body. The at least one post 6, in use, engages with an inner surface of an encapsulation mould (figure 9, 13) enclosed around the clip 1 so as to maintain a desired spacing between the mould (figure 9, 13) and the outer surface (figure 2, 1a) of the body and thereby ensures a desired thickness of encapsulation sealant (figure 12, 12) is formed around the exposed core of the cable (figure 6, 9 10) during the encapsulation process.

BEFORE ENVIRONMENTAL INFLUENCES PROTECTED CONNECTION

CONNECTING COMPONENT FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS AS WELL AS A METHOD FOR OVERSHEATHING SUCH A CONNECTING COMPONENT

It is proposed to oversheath with an insulating envelope a connecting component formed by a first housing (1), wherein said electrical component there are disposed electrical components which are connected to coupling elements (10) acting outwards. For this purpose, the first housing (1) is surrounded by a second housing (16), where the coupling elements (10) are also guided through corresponding openings of the second housing (16) and the space between the two housings is overcasted with a polyurethane plastic compound. After curing, the thus formed sheath (20) of the housing has, with only one process step, a shape identically reproducing that of the second outer housing (16).

POTHEAD RETAINING SLEEVE SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD

A pothead retaining sleeve apparatus, system and method. An electric submersible (ESP) motor pothead includes pivotable retaining sleeves, each pivotable retaining sleeve including a ball that seats within a socket inside the pothead, the ball rotatable in the socket such that each pivotable retaining sleeve is independently moveable around a spheroidal joint formed by the ball and socket. An ESP motor pothead system includes a pothead for electrically connecting a power cable to an electric submersible motor, each phase of the power cable extending through a retaining sleeve, the retaining sleeve extending through a conduit formed through an insulating block inside the pothead, the conduit including a spherical socket, the retaining sleeve including a tubular portion terminating at a ball seated within the spherical socket to form a ball and socket joint, and the tubular portion rotatable around the ball and socket joint during tying off of the phases.

LAMP BASE AND ELECTRIC LAMP

ORTHOGONAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PENETRATOR SYSTEM FOR A COILED TUBING ELECTRICAL SERVICE IN A FLOW-THROUGH MULTI-BOWL WELLHEAD AND METHOD OF INSTALLATION AND USE

An electrical interconnect system which allows electrical service to be provided to an ESP suspended on coiled tubing without exiting the wellhead at the top of the well head structure, with three aligned plugs into which is inserted an exterior plug providing each leg of the electrical service to the ESP within the well.

Electrical Connector Component Having Secured Seal

Automatic machine system is used to insert electrical cables into an elastomer sealing sleeve

The elastomer sleeve [14] is mounted on the mandrel [29] of a loading tool [28] and is inserted into the space between a pair of profiled clamping jaws [36,37]. The mandrel is then withdrawn and a second tool [66] feeds the electrical cable end [67] through the sleeve. The end of the cable locates in a guide funnel.

Rubber cap holding apparatus.

Device for putting a rubber plug on.

Mechanism to the Tuellenbestueckung of electrical cables.

Device for separating and conveying articles and apparatus for applying cable grommet on a cable.

Eine Vorrichtung (7) zum Vereinzeln und Fördern von Stückgut aus einem Schüttbehälter (1) zu einer Ausgabeposition weist eine das Stückgut ansaugende Unterdruckdüse (8) zur Erzeugung eines das Stückgut fördernden Fluidstroms auf. Im Bereich der Ausgabeposition ist im Fluidstrom ein fluiddurchlässiges Auffangblech (10) für das Stückgut angeordnet. Eine Fluidpassage (11) führt von einer Position stromabwärts des Auffangbleches (10) bis in den Bereich nahe des Einganges der Unterdruckdüse (8). Diese Vorrichtung (7) findet ihre Anwendung typischerweise in einer Vorrichtung zum Aufbringen von Kabeltüllen auf ein Kabel, umfassend einen Schüttbehälter (1) zur Aufnahme einer Vielzahl von losen Kabeltüllen. Mit Hilfe der Vorrichtung (7) werden die im Schüttbehälter befindlichen Kabeltüllen vereinzelt und mittels einer Transportvorrichtung (5) zu einer Montagestelle einer Montageeinrichtung zur Montage der geförderten Kabeltüllen auf das Kabel transportiert.

Transfer unit for flexible cable grommet.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Übergabeeinheit für flexible Kabeltüllen (1) oder vergleichbare Kabelbestückungsbauteile für eine Kabelverarbeitungsanlage. Sie umfasst einen Aufnahmedorn (2), welcher für die Aufnahme von Kabeltüllen (1) von einer Fördereinrichtung und ihre Übergabe an eine Tüllenbestückungsvorrichtung im Takt der Tüllenverarbeitung ausgebildet ist. Eine Stützhülse (6) dient zur Abstützung der Kabeltüllen (1), wobei ein Montagerohr für die Kabeltülle (1) nach Durchstossen der Kabeltülle (1) in die Stützhülse (6) eintauchen kann. Die Stützhülse (6) ist dabei aus elastischem Material hergestellt und weist eine der Kabeltülle (1) zugewandte ebene Stirnfläche auf. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Bestückung eines Kabels.

Übergabeeinheit für Kabeltüllen.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Übergabeeinheit für Kabeltüllen (1) oder vergleichbare Kabelbestückungsbauteile für eine Kabelverarbeitungsanlage. Sie umfasst einen Aufnahmedorn (2), welcher für die Aufnahme von Kabeltüllen (1) von einer Fördereinrichtung und ihre Übergabe an eine Kabeltüllenbestückungsvorrichtung im Takt der Kabeltüllenverarbeitung ausgebildet ist. Eine Stützhülse (6) dient zur Abstützung der Kabeltülle (1), wobei ein Montagerohrfür die Kabeltülle (1) nach Durchstossen der Kabeltülle (1) in die Stützhülse (6) eintauchen kann. Die Stützhülse (6) ist dabei aus elastischem Material hergestellt und weist eine der Kabeltülle (1) zugewandte ebene Stirnfläche auf. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zur Bestückung eines Kabels ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF POWER CONNECTION

METHOD FOR FORMING A SHIELDED ELECTRICAL TERMINAL AND AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL FORMED BY SAID METHOD

Structure and application method of waterproof jacket

Waterproof connector manufacturing method

Connector and method of assembling it

An object of the present invention is to provide a connector into which a terminal fitting provided with an anti-corrosion measure can be inserted and which can prevent a short circuit between terminal fittings and a deteriorated resin flow in molding a housing without being made larger than conventional connectors. A housing 10 includes a cavity 11 into which a terminal fitting 40 fixed to an end portion of a wire 30 is to be inserted from behind. The terminal fitting 40 includes a barrel portion 42 to be fixed to a core 31 of the wire 30 and a contact part between the barrel portion 42 and the core 31 of the wire 30 is covered by a waterproof member 50. Recesses 23 for widening the width of the cavity 11 are formed in parts of peripheral walls 16 of the cavity 11 corresponding to the barrel portion 42 of the terminal fitting 40.

Wire with terminal

Improvements with the catches of electric current

Electric connection assembly for electric system installed in e.g. airplane, has backlash portion including walls whose slenderness is such that portion is adapted to be compressed axially by certain percent relative to its maximum height

Ensemble de connexion électrique, comportant : - un connecteur présentant une face de connexion (26) ; et - un joint (60) comprenant une semelle parallèle à la face de connexion, traversée par un passage interne et présentant une première cheminée (64) pour le passage d'un contact électrique. Une portion de la première cheminée, dite portion de rattrapage de jeu, est apte à être comprimée entre la semelle et la face de connexion, grâce à quoi l'extrémité de la première cheminée est en appui sur le premier connecteur, et la minceur des parois de la portion de rattrapage de jeu est telle que celle-ci est apte à être comprimée axialement de 25%, et de manière élastique, par rapport à sa hauteur maximale. Méthode de réalisation d'un tel ensemble.

PROTECTION ELEMENT RETRACTABLE HOT

La présente invention concerne un élément de protection rétractable à chaud comprenant au moins une couche de protection obtenue à partir d'une composition polymérique comprenant un matériau polymère, caractérisé en ce que la composition polymérique comprend en outre une charge électriquement conductrice ayant une surface spécifique BET d'au moins 100 m2/g selon la norme ASTM D 6556.

PCB CONNECTOR AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF

The present invention relates to a PCB connector which can minimize a vertical size of the connector by injection molding so as to minimize the height of a bending part of an insert terminal, and a manufacturing method thereof. The PCB connector comprises: a connector housing part forming an installation space therein, and having a connection part extending along one side so as to expose the installation space to the outside; a molding part located in a region between the installation space and the connection part; and a terminal part molded so as to be fixed to the molding part, and bent at a plurality of parts so that one end is exposed to the installation region and the other end is exposed to the inside of the connection part. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2018 ...

CONNECTOR AND AN ASSEMBLY METHOD FOR ALLOWING A PART OF A TERMINAL FITTING TO BE INSERTED INTO A CAVITY

PURPOSE: A connector and an assembly method are provided to prevent a short circuit between terminal fittings and to prevent deterioration of resin flow. CONSTITUTION: A part of a terminal fitting(40), which is fixed to a wire, is inserted into one or more cavities(11) of a housing(10). The terminal fitting includes a wire connection unit which is fixed to a core of the wire. A touch unit between the wire connection unit and the core is covered by a oil-tight member(50). A recess(23) includes one or more inclined surfaces(24) which follow an outer shape of the oil-tight member. COPYRIGHT KIPO 2013 ...

TERMINALES ELECTRICOS Y METODOS PARA SU FABRICACION

Se describen terminales eléctricos y los métodos para su fabricación. Se describe un ejemplo de un terminal que comprende una carcasa y una abrazadera para cables ubicada dentro de la carcasa para fijar un cable en contacto eléctrico con un conector macho, donde el conector macho que sobresale de una superficie inferior de la carcasa se conecta eléctricamente a una placa de circuito impreso, donde la carcasa tiene una o más bases para separar la superficie inferior de la carcasa de la placa de circuito impreso.

Electrical connector

WATERPROOF MEMBER AND WATERPROOFING METHOD

Problem: To provide a waterproof member and a waterproofing method whereby good waterproofing can be ensured. Solution: An insulating waterproof member that waterproofs a connecting portion of a cable, comprising a sheet member that covers the connecting portion, wherein the sheet member has a body portion for covering the connecting portion in which an adhesive material layer comprising a material having adhesive properties with respect to the connecting portion is laminated onto a first face, and an extending portion that extends in a first direction from the body portion, the extending portion being able to apply pressure on the body portion that covers the connecting portion with a first region at one end side of the body portion in a second direction that intersects the first direction and a second region at another end side of the body portion.

CRIMPING TERMINAL, CONNECT STRUCTURE BODY, AND CONNECTOR

Disclosed are a crimping terminal, a connect structure body, and a connector, which are capable of ensuring reliable waterproofing solely by crimping in a crimping part. A female crimping terminal (10, 10a) comprises a crimp part (30) that, with barrel pieces (32) that are provided on both sides of the crimp part (30) in the latitudinal direction (Y), crimps a wire exposed part (201a) that exposes an exposure length (Xw) of a coated wire (200) beyond a leading end of the coat (202a), wherein the exterior circumference of an aluminum core wire (201) is coated with an insulating insulator coat (202). The barrel pieces (32) form a length in the longitudinal direction longer than the exposure length (Xw) of the wire exposed part (201a), and are provided with a latitudinal seal (41) and a longitudinal seal (42) upon the obverse face of the crimp part (30). The crimp part (30) crimps with the barrel pieces (32) so as to surround contiguously and seamlessly from further in the direction of the ...

Compact electrical connection system

An electrical connection system (10) for connecting at least two electrical wires (W) together in a secure housing. A non-electrically conductive base (12) has a plurality of ports (16) corresponding to at least the number of wires being connected together with an end of each wire being inserted through a respective port. Exposed ends of the wires are then twisted together. A non-electrically conductive cap (14) is sized and shaped to align with and fit over a top of the base with the twisted together exposed ends of the wires fitting within the cap. The base and cap together form a shell in which the twisted together wires are securely enclosed.

Electrical connector with sealing boot

An electrical coaxial connector system includes a plug connector and a receptacle connector. The plug connector has an elastomeric boot disposed on the plug connector having a peripheral sealing lip formed on the peripheral opening of the boot. Upon mating of the plug and receptacle connectors the boot is advanced along a mating direction and installed to a sealing position with a one handed operation and further having additional tactile feedback to indicate complete installation of the sealing boot.

Wire harness and method of manufacturing the same

A wire harness includes a plurality of cables arranged in parallel and a connector comprising a housing to which end portions of the plurality of cables are connected. The housing has an air-tight block at a side thereof that the plurality of cables are connected. The air-tight block further includes two closing parts for closing a space between the air-tight block and the cables at two places along a longitudinal direction of the cables, and for defining a part of a cable insertion hole. A metallic member protruding outwardly in a radial direction of the cables is fixed by swaging to a periphery of each of the cables between both of two closing parts for restricting a movement of the cables along the longitudinal direction in a pulling force or pressing force of the cables.

Cable with waterproof plug, connector cable with waterproof plug, manufacturing method of cable with waterproof plug, and connection structure between cable with waterproof plug and terminal

A cable with a waterproof plug includes a cable including a wire and an insulating coating covering the outer circumferential surface of the wire, and a waterproof plug made of an elastic material. The waterproof plug is formed integrally with the cable so as to cover the outer circumferential surface of the insulating coating in an annular region along the length of the cable. The waterproof plug is united to the cable with an adhesive component. By connecting a terminal to the cable at a position nearer to one end of the cable than the portion where the waterproof plug is formed, a connector cable with a waterproof plug is obtained. The cable may be substantially circular in cross section or substantially rectangular in cross section, such as an FFC or FPC.

NUT SEAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

An assembly for a coaxial connector is described. The assembly, in one embodiment, includes a coupler, a grip ring and a seal member.

Cable Connector

A cable connector is provided which includes an insulating body including a frame which defines a region therein; a plurality of electrical terminals fixed to the insulating body and extended into the region; and a plurality of cables electrically connected to the electrical terminals respectively in the region. The region is filled with an insulator to embed the electrical terminals and the cables. The cable connector has a relatively high reliability.

ELECTRIC WIRE WITH TERMINAL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF ELECTRIC WIRE WITH TERMINAL

An electric wire with a terminal includes an electric wire, and a crimping terminal including an electric wire connection portion crimped by being wound around a core and a cover of the electric wire, a diameter expansion portion which contains a water stop member covering a tip end portion of the core and sealing a gap between the core and the electric wire connection portion is provided in an end portion of the electric wire connection portion on a tip end side of the core, and a sectional area of the diameter expansion portion is greater than a sectional area at a portion on the base end side of the core with respect to the diameter expansion portion.

DOCKING STATION HAVING CONNECTOR PRELOAD AND ISOLATOR SYSTEM

A method for mounting a rigid electrical connector, including selecting an electrical connector that is compatible with a predetermined portable electronic device; forming an aperture through an interface member, wherein the aperture is larger than the electrical connector; selecting an elastomeric potting material that is compatible with both the electrical connector and the interface member; locating the electrical connector in the aperture with a space between the electrical connector and the interface member; introducing the elastomeric potting material in an uncured state into the space between the electrical connector and the interface member; and while maintaining the space between the electrical connector and the interface member, curing the elastomeric potting material in the space therebetween.

Interconnect for implantable medical device header

A modular header and method of fabricating same for making electrical connection between an array of feed-through pins extending through a wall of a hermetically sealed enclosure of an implantable medical device and lead connect or receptacles within the header in which the header is fabricated using a pre-formed molded header module, together with a set or harness of interconnected flexible conductors incorporated and sealed by an overlayer of medical grade polymer material. The assembled modular header is capable of complete pre-testing prior to assembly onto an implantable medical device.

IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE AND METHOD OF PROVIDING WIRE CONNECTIONS FOR IT

An implantable medical device comprising a sealed flat housing enclosing an electronic circuitry; a plurality of feedthrough conductors, each feedthrough conductor comprising a proximal end part connected to the enclosed electronic circuitry and a distal end part extending from a side surface of the housing and cumulated on said side surface; a tubing that houses a plurality of wires connected to said feedthrough conductors and that is arranged on the housing; and a longitudinal slit through the wall of the tubing through which the wires extend out of the tubing.

Method for fitting protection tube to gas sensor

A method for fitting a protection tube to a gas sensor includes: a step for engaging tube-end opening jigs which have been inserted into the inside of a protection tube through its one end portion, with this end portion, for maintaining this end portion at an opened state, a step for bringing tube-end holding jigs into contact with this engagement portion from outside for holding the tube through pinching between these jigs, and a step for inserting the sensor into the inside of the tube being held through pinching, wherein the insertion of the sensor into the inside of the tube is continued even after an end portion of the sensor comes into contact with the inner surface of the tube, while the engagement of the tube with the tube-end opening jigs is gradually released, thereby fitting the tube to the sensor.

High voltage connection and method for manufacturing a high voltage connection

A high voltage connection between a first line of a traveling wave tube and a second line of a voltage supply unit for the traveling wave tube includes a plug which is connected to an end section of the first line or of the second line by a crimp connection, and a socket which is connected to an end section of the other line by a crimp connection. Furthermore, a method for manufacturing a high voltage connection is also described.

Electrical component of a subsea connector and method of manufacture therefore

A component of a subsea connector includes a conductor, an electrically insulating layer and an at least partially electrically conductive layer. A method of assembling the component includes providing the insulating layer radially outward of the conductor; and applying the at least partially conductive layer onto the insulating layer by casting, moulding, compression fitting, or additive manufacturing techniques.

Restraint and lock for electrical connector

A connector includes a first member having a first bore, a second member having a second bore configured to align with the first bore, and a fastener for securing the first member to the second member through the first and second bores. The connector includes a tubular extension affixed to the first member and configured to encircle at least a portion of the first member and the second member. The tubular extension includes an access hole to permit insertion of the fastener through the first and second bores and an exit hole to permit extension of the fastener through the first bore or the second bore. The connector further includes a receptacle configured to slide over the tubular extension to form a weather-resistant barrier for the connector. The tubular extension is configured to support the receptacle.

RUBBER PLUG HOLDING DEVICE AND ELECTRIC WIRE INSERTION DEVICE

A rubber plug holding device 30 includes a plurality of first clamp members 31 located around a predetermined central line CL so as to form a space S1 inner thereto in which a cylindrical rubber plug 5 is allowed to be located; a first support member 32 supporting the first clamp members 31; and a first actuator 33 driving the first clamp members 31. The plurality of first clamp members 31 include three or more first rubber plug contact portions 31e1, which are on the space S1 inner thereto and are to be in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the rubber plug 5. The first support member 32 supports the first clamp members 31 such that the first rubber plug contact portions 31e1 get closer to, or farther from, the central line CL. The first actuator 33 drives the first clamp members 31 such that the first rubber plug contact portions 31e1 get closer to, or farther from, the central line CL.

コネクタ端子の電線接続構造およびその製造方法

RUBBER PLUG INSERTING DEVICE AND RUBBER PLUG INSERTING METHOD

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rubber plug inserting device and a method that enables an electric wire to be inserted into a rubber plug reliably, thereby hardly causing an insertion error. SOLUTION: This rubber plug inserting device is provided with top and bottom rubber plug holders 36, 37 that hold the rubber plug 15 mounted on the end 67 of the electric wire and top and bottom inserting guides 38, 39 that guide the wire end 67, when it is inserted into the cylindrical hole 14A of the rubber plug 14 inside the top bottom rubber plug holders 36, 37. In this device, the top and bottom inserting guides 38, 39 are arranged opposite to the insertion side of the wire end 67 into the top and bottom rubber plug holders 36, 37. This structure enables the wire to be inserted surely, thereby enabling production of the rubber plug inserting device, that hardly causes insertion errors. COPYRIGHT: (C)2001,JPO ...

Further improvements in and relating to electric showers

Waterproof connector

A connector is provided with waterproof structure. In the structure, a covered wire having a conductor covered with a cover part is connected with a terminal and inserted into a wire insertion hole communicating with a terminal accommodating chamber of a connector body. The waterproof structure is provided by welding the cover part to a connector part defining the wire insertion hole due to ultrasonic oscillating and pressing from outside. The wire insertion hole is provided with a diametrical portion capable of adhering to a cover part of the thinnest wire of the covered wires having differential diameters. Owing to the provision of the diametrical portion, the waterproof structure allows the connector to cope with the covered wires having different diameters.

BREAK PROTECTION DEVICE FOR AN ELECTRICAL CABLE

WATER RESISTANT DEVICE AND PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF A WATER RESISTANT DEVICE

TRAGHAENGEVORRICHTUNG FUER EINEN BEHAELTER

Mounting bolt connection between an electrical plug - aid for a sleeve portion and a terminal body or

Die Erfindung betrifft Montagehilfsmittel (10) für ein Herstellen einer Schraubverbindung zwischen einem elektrischen Stecker- oder Buchsen-Teil (11) und einem Anschlusskörper (20), aufweisend einen, sich entlang einer Hauptachse (H) des Montagehilfsmittels (10) erstreckenden, ersten Abschnitt (1) und einen, sich entlang der Hauptachse (H) an den ersten Abschnitt (1) anschließenden zweiten Abschnitt (2), der, mit Bezug auf eine Drehbewegung um die Hauptachse (H), drehfest mit dem ersten Abschnitt (1) verbunden ist, wobei der erste Abschnitt (1) eine Angriffsfläche (3) für einen Drehmomentschlüssel für eine Drehung um die Hauptachse (H) aufweist, wobei der zweite Abschnitt (2) wenigstens zwei Aufnahmebereiche (4, 6) zur formschlüssigen Aufnahme jeweils eines Kontaktelements des elektrischen Stecker- oder Buchsen-Teils (11) aufweist, wobei die Aufnahmebereiche (4, 6) jeweils durch einen Wandbereich (5, 7) gebildet sind, der sich um eine parallel zur Hauptachse (H) orientierte Achse (A1, A2 ...

ENVIRONMENTALLY PROTECTED CONNECTION

Optical cable shield layer connection

SEALED CONNECTORS

Packing member for waterproof electric connector

A packing member for an electric connector according to the present invention is made of conical silicone. A cut line that is inclined downward to the right from the top of the packing member to the bottom of the packing member, so that the packing member can be conveniently coupled to any portion of an electric wire by spreading the cut line and can be separated from the electric wire when needed. The packing member is coupled to the contact surface of an electric wire entry end, and has no problem with a waterproof function regardless of the cut line. 122a -113 ...

AC Power Transfer Over Self-Passivating Connectors

Methods and systems to transform an alternating current into constant-polarity constant or pulsed voltages, provide these to a first group of contacts of an electrical connector assembly such that none of the contacts is subjected to polarity reversal, receive the constant-polarity constant or pulsed voltages from a second group of contacts of the electrical connector assembly, and reconstruct the alternating current from these voltages. C) c) _ C-3 c-NJI ...

Connector assemblies and methods of manufacture

A connector assembly that includes an insulation displacement member including a hydrophobic organosilane mono-layer protective coating is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connector assembly may be manufactured by a method that includes assembling the connector assembly, contacting the connector assembly with an organosilane coating solution, and curing the organosilane coating solution. The connector assembly may be assembled by mechanically supporting the insulation displacement member with a connector framework. The connector assembly may be contacted with the organosilane coating solution by contacting at least the wire engaging portion of the insulation displacement member and at least a portion of the connector assembly with the organosilane coating solution.

METHODS FOR JOINING INSULATED CONDUCTORS

Methods for joining insulated condutors used in treating a subsurface formation are described herein. A method for coupling ends of two insulated conductors includes coupling an end portion of a core of a first insulated conductor to an end portion of a core of a second insulated conductor placing electrically insulating material over exposed portions of the cores; placing a sleeve over end portions of the two insulated conductors to be coupled, the sleeve comprising one or more raised portions in which the end portions comprise the exposed portions of the cores; coupling the sleeve to jackets of the insulated conductors; and mechanically compressing the raised portions of the sleeve until the raised portions of the sleeve have a diameter substantially similar to a remainder of the sleeve in which the compression of the raised portions of the sleeve compacts the electrically insulating material inside the sleeve.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER CONNECTION

The invention provides systems and methods for power connection, which may be a sealed power connection. The sealed power connection may be used with an electric machine or any device that may require electrical and/or mechanical connection for power. The sealed power connection may provide an effective electrical connection while providing a robust mechanical connection. The electric machine or device may be fluid-sealed and/or fluid-cooled. The sealed power connection may provide for electrical insulation of the connection from the machine or device enclosure, and may also be sealed to provide for fluid sealing and/or internal fluid cooling of the electric machine or device, as well as fluid cooling of the connection.

CONNECTING COMPONENT FOR ELECTRICAL CONDUCTORS AS WELL AS A METHOD FOR OVERSHEATHING SUCH A CONNECTING COMPONENT

The invention relates to a connecting component formed by a first housing (1), in which electrical components connected to coupling elements (10) that act outwardly are arranged, and which is sheathed with an insulating sheath. For this purpose, the first housing (1) is surrounded by a second housing (16), wherein the coupling elements (10) are also fed through corresponding openings of the second housing (16), and the space between the two housings is potted with a polyurethane plastic mass. After the curing, the thus-formed housing casing (20) has an identically reproduced form of the second, outer housing (16) in only one operation.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURE

A connector assembly that includes an insulation displacement member including a hydrophobic organosilane mono-layer protective coating is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connector assembly may be manufactured by a method that includes assembling the connector assembly, contacting the connector assembly with an organosilane coating solution, and curing the organosilane coating solution. The connector assembly may be assembled by mechanically supporting the insulation displacement member with a connector framework. The connector assembly may be contacted with the organosilane coating solution by contacting at least the wire engaging portion of the insulation displacement member and at least a portion of the connector assembly with the organosilane coating solution.

ELECTRICAL TERMINALS

Electrical terminals are disclosed. An example terminal (100) is disclosed that comprises a housing (102) and a wire clamp positioned within the housing to secure a wire in electrical contact with a connector pin (116, 118), the connector pin extending out a bottom surface (124) of the housing to be electrically connected to a printed circuit board, the housing is to have one or more feet (136) to separate the bottom surface of the housing from the printed circuit board.

METHOD OF WATER-PROOFING A CONNECTED PORTION OF ELECTRIC WIRES

A method of water-proofing a connected portion of electric wires is disclosed which improves the efficiency of water-proofing and prevents the connected portion from becoming enlarged after working. An injector 10 filled with a water-proof insulation adhesion agent 11 is disposed above a tapping roll 7 of a known tape winder so that a nozzle 9 of the injector 10 is directed to the roll 7. A water-proof sheet 1 cut in a desired size is fed on the tapping roll 7. A predetermined amount of the adhesion agent is dropped on the sheet 1 from the nozzle 9 to form a deposit 2 of the adhesion agent. A supplementary sheet 4 made of a waterproof insulation material is applied to the connected portion 3 and then the connected portion 3 with the supplementary sheet 4 is put on the deposit 2 to form a sandwich type construction in which the portion 3 is disposed between the sheets 1 and 4. Then, the connected portion 3 is pushed down into a slot 8 of the tapping roll 7. The sheets 1 and 4 are wound around ...

Electric connector

Loop station

Finished data line female head conveying device and data line female head detecting production equipment

Anti-fluid connector and method of assembling the same

Connector terminal assembly and an electronic control device and electric power steering device

An electric connector electroplating process

MIS-USE RETRACTABLE HOT

DISPOSITIF DE SUSPENSION POUR SUPPORTER DES RECIPIENTS RENVERSES

L'invention concerne un dispositif de suspension. Il s'agit d'un dispositif de suspension pour un appareil d'introduction parentérale d'une solution, comportant un élément de support à panneau supérieur d'une seule pièce présentant des fentes qui, lors d'une pression contre une tige ou un crochet, définissent des pans triangulaires qui réduisent le mouvement latéral le long de la tige. Le dispositif est utilisable dans l'administration intraveineuse.

DEVICE OF SUSPENSION TO SUPPORT CONTAINERS SHIFTS

METHOD FOR WIRING ELECTRICAL CONTACT, CRAFT WORK OF THIS METHOD AND ELECTRICAL CONTACT.

MATERIAU DE PROTECTION DURCISSABLE SOUS L'EFFET DE RADIATIONS DE HAUTE ENERGIE ET SON PROCEDE D'UTILISATION

L'invention a pour objet un matériau de protection durcissable sous l'effet de radiations de haute énergie et son procédé d'utilisation. Ce matériau comprend en tant que constituant principal, un polymère soluble dans un solvant contenant des doubles liaisons à insaturation éthylénique, ledit polymère étant obtenu en faisant réagir a un polymère contenant plusieurs cycles oxirane et b un monomère contenant i au moins une double liaison à insaturation éthylénique et ii un groupe fonctionnel capable d'ouvrir les cycles oxirane, puis en ouvrant les cycles oxirane n'ayant pas réagi. Application du matériau dans les procédés de réalisation de circuits intégrés.

Guidance unit for preventing buckling on electric wire while having termination fitted, comprises additional jack operated gripping element placed between conventional gripping and guiding elements

L'invention concerne l'insertion d'un bouchon. Elle se rapporte à un appareil qui comprend une unité (10) de serrage d'un fil électrique (W) dans une partie de celui-ci qui est distante d'une partie d'extrémité (Wa), une unité (12) de guidage de fil électrique destinée à guider le côté d'une partie d'extrémité (Wa) du fil électrique, une unité (13) de guidage empêchant le flambage maintenant le fil électrique (W) entre l'unité (10) de serrage de fil électrique et l'unité (12) de guidage de fil électrique, et un organe (15) de maintien de bouchon de caoutchouc qui maintient un bouchon (14) de caoutchouc, le bouchon (14) de caoutchouc maintenu par l'organe (15) de maintien de bouchon de caoutchouc étant inséré sur la partie d'extrémité (Wa) du fil électrique. Application au câblage d'appareils électriques.

CONNECTION-SPRAYER FOR IMPROVED FATIGUE RESISTANCE

Nano-coating protection method for electrical connectors

Introduced here is a plasma polymerization apparatus and process. Example embodiments include a vacuum chamber in a substantially symmetrical shape to a central axis. A rotation rack may be operable to rotate about the central axis of the vacuum chamber. Additionally, reactive species discharge mechanisms positioned around a perimeter of the vacuum chamber in a substantially symmetrical manner from the outer perimeter of the vacuum chamber may be configured to disperse reactive species into the vacuum chamber. The reactive species may form a polymeric multi-layer coating on surfaces of the one or more devices. Each layer may have a different composition of atoms to enhance the water resistance, corrosion resistance, and fiction resistance of the polymeric multi-layer coating.

IMPROVEMENTS IN AND RELATING TO ELECTRIC SHOWERS

An electric shower water heater unit for connection to a water supply and a mains electricity supply comprises a housing having a shower water outlet to which a shower hose is connectable; an electric water heater housed in the housing and fluidly connectable to a water supply outlet of the water supply and electrically connectable to the mains electricity supply, the electric water heater supplying water to the shower water outlet of the housing; a user-operable controller (20) for controlling a temperature and a flow rate of water supplied to the shower water outlet of the housing, and a control circuit which is housed in the housing and which controls the electric water heater based on inputs received from the user-operable controller (20). The user-operable controller includes a touch-pressure sensitive element (40, 49) for pressing by a user and which is in communication with the control circuit. The control circuit only controls the electric water heater when a pressure imparted by ...

Compaction of electrical insulation for joining insulated conductors

A method for coupling ends of two insulated conductors includes coupling a core of a first insulated conductor to a core of a second insulated conductor. Exposed portions of the cores are located inside a box with an open top. Electrically insulating powder material is placed into the box and a first plunger is inserted through the open top of the box to compact the powder material. Additional electrically insulating powder material is placed into the box and a second plunger is inserted through the open top of the box to compact the powder material into compacted powder material that surrounds the exposed portions of the cores. The compacted powder material is formed into a substantially cylindrical shape. A sleeve is placed over the compacted powder material and coupling the sleeve to the jackets of the insulated conductors.

Connector enclosure assemblies of medical devices including an angled lead passageway

Connector enclosure assemblies for medical devices provide an angled lead passageway. The lead passageway which is defined by electrical connectors and intervening seals within the connector enclosure assembly establishes the angle relative to a base plane of the connector enclosure assembly. Various other aspects may be included in conjunction with the angled lead passageway, including an angled housing of the connector enclosure assembly, feedthrough pins that extend to the electrical connectors where the feedthrough pins may include angled sections, and a set screw passageway set at an angle relative to the lead passageway to provide fixation of a lead within the lead passageway.

Connector enclosure assemblies of medical devices including an angled lead passageway

Connector enclosure assemblies for medical devices provide an angled lead passageway. The lead passageway which is defined by electrical connectors and intervening seals within the connector enclosure assembly establishes the angle relative to a base plane of the connector enclosure assembly. Various other aspects may be included in conjunction with the angled lead passageway, including an angled housing of the connector enclosure assembly, feedthrough pins that extend to the electrical connectors where the feedthrough pins may include angled sections, and a set screw passageway set at an angle relative to the lead passageway to provide fixation of a lead within the lead passageway.

Wire array rubber connector and method for producing the same

Disclosed is a wire array rubber connector ( 10 ), including: an electrical insulating rubber ( 2 ); and a plurality of conductive metal wires ( 1 ) that are arrayed in a thickness direction of the electrical insulating rubber so as to pass through front and back surfaces of the electrical insulating rubber, and localized so as to be electrically connectable to electrical terminals that are disposed at predetermined positions on the front and back surfaces of the electrical insulating rubber. The electrical insulating rubber ( 2 ) is a flame-resistant rubber achieving V-0 based on the UL-94 standard. This wire array rubber connector ( 10 ) is obtained by: mixing a plurality of conductive metal wires having a predetermined length into a liquid thermosetting electrical insulating rubber material; applying a magnetic field from a thickness direction of the rubber material using an electromagnet that is patterned in a predetermined pattern so that the conductive metal wires are arrayed in the thickness direction and localized; and curing the rubber material by heating, thereby providing the wire array rubber connector with high flame resistance and with low transmission loss in a high frequency region.

Cable with injection molded coupling part

A cable which includes an injection molded coupling part which is manufactured from a polymer mixture with a thermoplastic material as polymer component, where the cable is distinguished by the fact that the casing contains thermoplastic polyurethane cross-linked by radiation. The cable has a water-tight and fixed connection between the casing of the cable and the section of the coupling part injection molded around the casing.

Integral moveable sealing member for feed-through coaxial cable connectors

A coaxial cable connector, comprising a post having a first end and a second end, the post configured to receive a coaxial cable having a protruding center conductor, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling member operably attached to the post, and a moveable sealing member disposed within the post, the moveable sealing member configured to move through the post to create a seal proximate the first end of the post is provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.

Connector

A housing ( 10 ) includes a cavity ( 11 ) into which a terminal fitting ( 40 ) fixed to an end portion of a wire ( 30 ) is to be inserted from behind. The terminal fitting ( 40 ) includes a barrel ( 42 ) to be fixed to a core ( 31 ) of the wire ( 30 ) and a contact part between the barrel portion ( 42 ) and the core ( 31 ) of the wire ( 30 ) is covered by a waterproof member ( 50 ). Recesses ( 23 ) that widen the width of the cavity ( 11 ) are formed in parts of peripheral walls ( 16 ) of the cavity ( 11 ) corresponding to the barrel ( 42 ) of the terminal fitting ( 40 ).

Connector

A terminal fitting ( 40 ) has a waterproof member ( 50 ) is mounted to cover a contact part between a wire barrel ( 42 A) and a core ( 31 ) of a wire ( 30 ) from the wire barrel ( 42 A) to an insulation barrel ( 42 B). A peripheral wall ( 17 ) of the cavity ( 11 ) is formed with a locking lance ( 19 ) that is resiliently deformable in a width direction of the cavity ( 11 ) and retains the terminal fitting ( 40 ) by being engaged with the terminal fitting ( 40 ). A recess ( 22 ) for widening the width of the cavity ( 11 ) is formed in a part of the peripheral wall ( 17 ) formed with the locking lance ( 19 ) corresponding to the insulation barrel ( 42 B). The barrel portion ( 42 ) of the terminal fitting ( 40 ) is bent that the insulation barrel ( 42 B) projects toward the recess ( 22 ).

Electrical Feedthrough Assembly

A device includes a hermetically sealed case with electronic circuitry housed within. One surface of the hermetically sealed case includes a metallic plate and a co-fired ceramic electrical feedthrough with a number of vias. The co-fired ceramic electrical feedthrough is hermetically joined to the metallic plate and a hybrid circuit is connected to the feedthrough. 1. A device comprising: a metallic plate;', 'a co-fired ceramic electrical feedthrough comprising a number of vias being hermetically joined to the metallic plate; and', 'a hybrid circuit electrically coupled to vias of the feedthrough., 'a hermetically sealed case with electronic circuitry housed within; in which one surface of the hermetically sealed case comprises2. The device of claim 1 , in which the metallic plate comprises a feature with reduced thickness which reduces stresses transmitted from the metallic plate to the electrical feedthrough.3. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a compression braze joint claim 1 , the compression braze joint forming a hermetic joint between the metallic plate and the ceramic feedthrough.4. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a metallic coating disposed on both sides of the vias to form connection pads.5. The device of claim 4 , in which the metallic coating on an interior side of the feedthrough is coated with a first metallic material and the exterior side of the feedthrough is coated with a second metallic material different from the first metallic material.6. The device of claim 4 , in which multiple vias each form an electrical connection between a single exterior connection pad and a single interior connection pad.7. The device of claim 1 , in which the feedthrough comprises a multilayered co-fired ceramic claim 1 , in which the vias jog between layers of the multilayered co-fired ceramic material.8. The device of claim 7 , in which the vias pass linearly through at least two adjacent outer layers of the feedthrough and jog in central layers of ...

Seal member and a charging connector provided therewith

A seal member ( 50 ) is to be mounted on an end of a multi-core cable ( 40 ), in which a plurality of wires ( 41 ) are bundled together and covered with an outer sheath ( 42 ). The seal member ( 50 ) is to be accommodated into a rear housing ( 21 ) of a charging connector ( 10 ) and includes a rubber plug ( 51 ) and a restricting member ( 52 ) to be externally fit on the rubber plug ( 51 ). The rubber plug ( 51 ) is formed with a cable seal portion ( 53 ) that resiliently comes into close contact with the outer peripheral surface of the outer sheath ( 42 ), and the cable seal portion ( 53 ) includes a wire seal portion ( 54 ) that individually and resiliently comes into close contact with the outer peripheral surfaces of the wires.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR POWER CONNECTION

The invention provides systems and methods for power connection, which may be a sealed power connection. The sealed power connection may be used with an electric machine or any device that may require electrical and/or mechanical connection for power. The sealed power connection may provide an effective electrical connection while providing a robust mechanical connection. The electric machine or device may be fluid-sealed and/or fluid-cooled. The sealed power connection may provide for electrical insulation of the connection from the machine or device enclosure, and may also be sealed to provide for fluid sealing and/or internal fluid cooling of the electric machine or device, as well as fluid cooling of the connection. 1. A method of making power connections to an electric machine comprising:providing a power connection block in electrical communication with an internal component of the electric machine;contacting a power cable connector to the power connection block; andproviding a fastener assembly, wherein the faster assembly holds the power cable connector against the power connection block, wherein a greater amount of electric current flows through the power cable connector and the power connection block than through the fastener assembly.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the fastener assembly comprises an insert and a mechanical fastener.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the insert is retained within the power connection block.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the mechanical fastener is a threaded fastener claim 3 , which is screwed into the insert.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the power connection block or the power cable connector is formed of a material with greater or equal electrical conductivity than the material used to form at least one of the components of the fastener assembly.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the components of the fastener assembly is formed of a material with greater or equal strength than ...

Terminal-fitted wire manufacturing method and terminal-fitted wire

It is aimed to enable a heat shrinkable tube to be mounted on a connected part of a core exposed portion of a wire and a terminal with high positioning accuracy. A terminal-fitted wire manufacturing method is for mounting a heat shrinkable tube on a connected part of a core exposed portion of a wire and a terminal. After the wire is inserted into the heat shrinkable tube, the terminal is connected to the core exposed portion. Thereafter, the heat shrinkable tube is moved to a position for covering the connected part of the core exposed portion and the terminal, and a part of the heat shrinkable tube is temporarily fixed to at least parts of the wire and the terminal. Thereafter, the heat shrinkable tube is mounted by being heated and thermally shrunk.

SEALED CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF SEALING A CONNECTOR

A connector for electrical supply of a unit of the hydraulics which can be arranged or is arranged at a casing of such unit. Thereby at least one current path penetrates a connector bottom of the connector and the connector bottom is sealed with a silicone-containing compound against penetrating moisture in an area of this passage. The compound is an adhesive having high adhesive forces. A casing of a unit of the hydraulics can include such connector. A method of sealing a connector bottom of a connector penetrated by a current path is disclosed via which connector a unit of the hydraulics is adapted to be electrically supplied, the method includes a step of sealing a passage of the current path through the connector bottom with silicone-containing adhesive. 1. A connector for electrical supply of a unit of the hydraulics adapted to be arranged at a casing of the unit , wherein a connector bottom of the connector is penetrated by at least one current path and a passage of the at least one current path is sealed with a silicone-containing compound , the compound being an adhesive.2. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the connector bottom is potted with the adhesive at least in an area of the passage of the at least one current path.3. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein a gap disposed between the at least one current path and the connector bottom is potted with the adhesive.4. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is a single-component adhesive.5. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is an acetoxy adhesive.6. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is light-hardened and/or humidity-hardened.7. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the adhesive is ductile or viscous in an area close to the connector bottom.8. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein an insulating resistance via the sealed passage of the at least one current path is higher than 0.5 mega ohm (0.5 MΩ).9. The ...

Electric wire connection structure of connector terminal and method for fabricating the same

It is an objective to enhance sealing performance of a resin mold without subjecting a connector housing to special work. In an electric wire connection structure of a connector terminal in which an end of an electric wire (W) is connected to a rear portion of a connector terminal ( 10 ) and in which the electric wire connection is sealed of a resin mold ( 20 ), a step (d) that makes an underside ( 13 b ) of a rearmost end of the connector terminal ( 10 ) higher than an underside of an area ahead of the rearmost end is provided between the underside ( 13 b ) of the rearmost end and the underside ( 12 b ) ahead of the rearmost end, thereby assuring space ( 22 ) that enables filling of a resin which makes up a resin mold ( 20 ).

Structure for removable processor socket

A socket has top side pins that may form electrical connections to a central processing unit chip, and a bottom side ball grid array of discrete, electrically-conductive metal surfaces. Differently-keyed setoff apertures are formed through the socket that when disposed about corresponding standoffs projecting upward from a planar circuit board align the socket ball grid array surfaces with grid array pad connections on the circuit board. Retaining screws passing through the socket setoff apertures, when tightened into the planar board standoffs, bring a heat-sink downward with compressive force against the socket top side. The socket responsively brings the ball grid array into compressive electrical contact connections with the grid array pad connections on the circuit board, and also compresses a against the planar board. The resilient ring may thereby form a seal about the compressively-connected ball grid array and circuit board pads.

STRUCTURE FOR REMOVABLE PROCESSOR SOCKET

A socket has top side pins that may form electrical connections to a central processing unit chip, and a bottom side ball grid array of discrete, electrically-conductive metal surfaces. Differently-keyed setoff apertures are formed through the socket that when disposed about corresponding standoffs projecting upward from a planar circuit board align the socket ball grid array surfaces with grid array pad connections on the circuit board. Retaining screws passing through the socket setoff apertures, when tightened into the planar board standoffs, bring a heat-sink downward with compressive force against the socket top side. The socket responsively brings the ball grid array into compressive electrical contact connections with the grid array pad connections on the circuit board, and also compresses against the planar board. The resilient ring may thereby form a seal about the compressively-connected ball grid array and circuit board pads. 1. A socket , comprising:a plurality of pins projecting outward from a planar top side of a socket in a grid array to form electrical connections to a plurality of chip connections on a bottom side of a central processing unit chip;a plurality of ball contacts in circuit connection with the top side pins and projecting discrete rounded electrically-conductive metal surfaces outward from a generally planar bottom side of the socket in a ball grid array, the socket bottom side generally parallel to the socket top side, wherein the projecting rounded connection surfaces and the ball grid array are selected to form electrical connections via contact with each of a plurality of socket pad connections arrayed in a planar pad grid array on a planar circuit board;a plurality of differently keyed setoff apertures formed through the socket between the top and bottom socket sides in a keyed socket aperture arrangement pattern selected to dispose the plurality of differently keyed setoff apertures about corresponding differently keyed standoffs ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH SEALED PINS

An electrical accessory for a vehicle includes a housing having a connector portion having a connector cavity therein, and a plurality of terminals that electrically connect at a circuit element in the housing and that protrude at least partially into the connector cavity. The housing has at least one fill port and at least one channel for receiving a sealant material through the fill port, whereby the sealant material flows along the at least one channel and at and around at least one terminal to substantially seal the at least one terminal relative to the housing. The fill port is accessible from outside of the housing after the electrical accessory is assembled. 1. An electrical accessory for a vehicle , said electrical accessory comprising:a housing having a connector portion having a connector cavity therein;a plurality of terminals that electrically connect at a circuit element in said housing and that protrude at least partially into said connector cavity;wherein said housing comprises at least one fill port and at least one channel for receiving a sealant material through said fill port, whereby said sealant material is dispensed at said at least one fill port and flows along said at least one channel and at and around at least one terminal to substantially seal said at least one terminal relative to said housing; andwherein said fill port is accessible from outside of said housing after said electrical accessory is assembled.2. The electrical accessory of claim 1 , wherein said at least one fill port and said at least one channel comprise a plurality of fill ports and a plurality of channels claim 1 , with said fill ports associated with respective channels.3. The electrical accessory of claim 2 , wherein said sealant is dispensed through each of said fill ports to substantially seal respective terminals at respective channels.4. The electrical accessory of claim 1 , wherein said sealant is injected into said at least one fill port.5. The electrical ...

ELECTRONIC COMPONENT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

The invention provides an electronic component including a body having insulation properties, a contact, and a first sealant. The contact includes a fixed portion held by the body and a tail portion projecting out from the body. The first sealant includes non-volatile oil filled in a gap between the fixed portion of the contact and the body. 1. An electronic component comprising:a body having insulation properties;a contact including a fixed portion held by the body and a tail portion projecting out from the body; anda first sealant including non-volatile oil filled in a gap between the fixed portion of the contact and the body.2. The electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein a first body; and', 'a second body fixed to the first body,, 'the body includesthe fixed portion of the contact is held by at least the second body,the tail portion of the contact projects out from the second body, andthe electronic component further comprises a second sealant including non-volatile oil, the second sealant being filled in a gap between the first and second bodies.3. The electronic component according to claim 1 , wherein a first body having a connection hole, a first fitting hole communicating with the connection hole, and a second fitting hole communicating between the first fitting hole and an outside of the first body, the second fitting hole being larger or smaller in size than the first fitting hole;', 'a second body of an outer shape conforming to a shape of the first fitting hole of the first body, the second body fitting in the first fitting hole; and', 'a third body of an outer shape conforming to a shape of the second fitting hole of the first body, the third body fitting in the second fitting hole,, 'the body includesthe fixed portion of the contact is held by at least the second and third bodies,the tail portion of the contact projects from the third body, andthe electronic component further comprises a second sealant including non-volatile oil, the second ...

Integrated Retainer and Seal for Coaxial Cable Connector

A coaxial cable connector including a connector body, a compression member axially movable with respect to the connector body, a clamp having a cable end, a terminal end, and an inner bore, the inner bore having a contact surface configured to contact an outer conductor of a coaxial cable, the cable end having a slot extending toward the terminal end, and a cable seal having a band, a link, and an engagement member, the band located adjacent the contact surface, the link configured to fit into the slot, and the engagement member attached to the link opposite the band, the engagement member located adjacent the clamp, wherein the engagement member provides radially inward pressure, and wherein, upon assembly to the coaxial cable, the band forms an environmental seal between the contact surface and the outer conductor of the coaxial cable is provided. An associated method is further provided. 1. A seal member for use with a connector assembly , the connector assembly configured to attach to a coaxial cable having a corrugated outer conductor , the seal member comprising:a first band portion;a second band portion, the second band portion separated from the first band portion by a gap; anda link structurally connecting the first band portion to the second band portion;wherein the second band portion is configured to contact the corrugated outer conductor when the coaxial cable is fully inserted into the connector assembly to provide an environmental seal.2. The seal member of claim 1 , wherein the first band portion and the second band portion each form a continuous loop.3. The seal member of claim 1 , wherein the first band portion comprises a plurality of engagement members forming an interrupted loop.4. The seal member of claim 1 , wherein the seal member is comprised of an elastomeric material.5. The seal member of claim 1 , wherein a portion of a clamp of the connector assembly is disposed within the gap between the first band portion and the second band portion.6. ...

WATERPROOF FLAT CABLE CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

A waterproof flat cable connector includes a flexible flat cable which has a conductive wire and an insulative film which covers the conductive wire, a terminal which is connected to the conductive wire, an insulative covering part integrally molded with the flat cable to cover a junction part of the conductive wire and the terminal, and a connector housing which is fitted with a connection mating connector to connect the terminal with a connection mating terminal. The connector housing is integrally molded with a surface of the insulative covering part. The insulative covering part has a protruding part which protrudes from an attached side end of the connector housing, which is at a side attached to the flat cable, toward an extending direction of the flat cable. 1. A waterproof flat cable connector comprising:a flexible flat cable which has a conductive wire and an insulative film which covers the conductive wire;a terminal which is connected to the conductive wire;an insulative covering part integrally molded with the flat cable to cover a junction part of the conductive wire and the terminal; anda connector housing which is fitted with a connection mating connector to connect the terminal with a connection mating terminal,wherein the connector housing is integrally molded with a surface of the insulative covering part; andwherein the insulative covering part has a protruding part which protrudes from an attached side end of the connector housing, which is at a side attached to the flat cable, toward an extending direction of the flat cable.2. The waterproof flat cable connector according to claim 1 , wherein the protruding part has a taper part whose thickness is gradually reduced toward an end of the protruding part and which is formed at an end part of the protruding part.3. The waterproof flat cable connector according to claim 1 , wherein the insulative covering part is formed of a material whose elasticity is higher than that of the connector housing.4. A ...

Waterproof Structure of Pad, Waterproof Pad, and Method for Forming Waterproof Structure

The present invention discloses a waterproof structure of a pad, a waterproof pad, and a method for forming the waterproof structure. The waterproof structure includes a first dielectric layer, having an annular hollowed-out recess along the periphery of the first dielectric layer and a metal annular zone formed in the annular hollowed-out recess, and a second dielectric layer, formed above the first dielectric layer and located under the pad and having multiple first through-holes along the periphery of the second dielectric layer and multiple metal posts formed in the multiple first through-holes, where the multiple first through-holes form a hollow annular through-hole chain and the metal annular zone maintains an electrical connection with the multiple metal posts. 1. A waterproof structure of a pad , comprising:a first dielectric layer having an annular hollowed-out recess along a periphery of the first dielectric layer and a metal annular zone formed in the annular hollowed-out recess; anda second dielectric layer formed above the first dielectric layer and located under the pad and having multiple first through-holes along a periphery of the second dielectric layer and multiple metal posts formed in the multiple first through-holes, wherein the multiple first through-holes form a hollow annular through-hole chain and the metal annular zone maintains an electrical connection with the multiple metal posts.2. The waterproof structure according to claim 1 , wherein coverage of the annular through-hole chain does not exceed coverage of the annular hollowed-out recess on a plane in parallel with the first dielectric layer or the second dielectric layer.3. The waterproof structure according to claim 2 , wherein the multiple metal posts contact the metal annular zone and are covered by the metal annular zone.4. The waterproof structure according to claim 1 , wherein the multiple first through-holes form an interleaved annular array.5. The waterproof structure ...

Cable grommet fitting apparatus for cable

Apparatus for separating out and conveying of cable sleeves for assembly of the separated cable sleeves onto cable. The included device relates to a bulk material container ( 3 ) accommodating plural loose cable sleeves, and a conveyor system ( 33 ) conveying the loose cable sleeves located in the bulk material container ( 3 ) to a separation and transportation system ( 39 ). A cross-sectional constriction ( 35 ) is provided in the transition passage ( 34 ) from the bulk material container ( 32 ) to the conveyor system ( 33 ).

METHOD FOR MOISTURE PROOF COVERING A CONNECTION POINT BETWEEN AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR AND A CONTACT ELEMENT

A method is disclosed for moisture tight covering a connection point between an electrical conductor. The method includes exposing the conductor at its end by removing the insulation and subsequently electrically conductively connecting the end of the conductor, from which the insulation has been removed, to the contact element. After the connection point is finished, a foil of insulation material is positioned underneath the connection point, where the foil rests against the insulation of the conductor and at least partially against the contact element. Subsequently, a sealing material capable of hardening is applied from above onto the conductor, wherein the sealing material is flowable during its application and subsequently changes over by hardening into a mechanically stable state which extends beyond the insulation of the conductor and beyond the contact element and is connected tightly to the foil. 1. Method for moisture proof covering a connection point between an electrical conductor , said connection point composed of individual wires and surrounded by an insulation , and a contact element of metal , said method comprising the step of:the conductor is initially exposed at its end by removing the insulation;subsequently the end of the conductor from which the insulation has been removed is electrically conductively connected to the contact element in the connection point;finally a cover composed of insulation material is placed on the connection point between the conductor and the contact element,wherein after finishing the connection point, a foil of insulation material is positioned underneath the connection point which rests against the insulation of the conductor and at least partially against the contact element, andwherein subsequently, sealing material which is capable of hardening is applied from above onto the conductor, where the sealing material is flowable when applied and then changes over into a mechanically stable state as a result of ...

ASSEMBLY OF A CABLE

An electrical connection assembly includes a connector and a cable. The connector includes a plug having a multitude of contacts in electrical communication with the cable wires. The connector further includes a body in which a printed circuit board is inserted. The cable wires are soldered to the bonding pads of the printed circuit board which is encapsulated by an adhesive. The connector further includes a metallic shield enclosing the body and providing a path to the ground. An inner mold encapsulates the space enclosed by the metallic shield. The metallic shield is optionally formed from a pair of metallic shields cans that are crimped and laser welded. The assembly further includes a sleeve attached at a rear face of the metallic shield, an enclosure attached to the connector body, and a pair of face plates attached between the enclosure and the body. 1. A method of forming a connection between a connector and a cable , said connector comprising a body and a plug , said body adapted to receive the cable , said connector adapted to be inserted into a receptacle connector , the method comprising:inserting a printed circuit board into a cavity formed in the connector plug and body;attaching a plurality of wires of the cable to a plurality of bonding pads of the printed circuit board to form a plurality of electrical connections;encapsulating the printed circuit board with an adhesive;enclosing the body with a metallic shield; andperforming a first insert molding operation to encapsulate a space enclosed by the metallic shield.2. The method of wherein the enclosing of the body with the metallic shield comprises:crimping first and second said metallic shields around the body; andwelding the first metallic shield to the second metallic shield using a laser beam.3. The method of further comprising:performing a second insert molding operation to form a sleeve at a rear face of the first and second metallic shields.4. The method of further comprising:attaching an ...

Waterproof wire connectors

A waterproof wire connector comprising a push in wire connector having a wire chamber therein for receiving and forming electrical engagement with an electrical wire axially inserted therein with the wire connector having a wire port with a self healing member extending across the entry to the wire port to prevent moisture from entering the wire connector whereby pushing the wire into the wire connector forces the end of an electrical wire to pierce the self healing member. 1. A waterproof wire connector comprising:a housing having a wire chamber therein for receiving an electrical wire, said housing having an end with a wire port for insertion of an electrical wire therein;a wire connector located in the wire chamber;a self healing member extending across said wire port whereby the coaction of the wire port and housing prevent moisture from entering into the wire chamber in the housing in the absence of a wire in the wire chamber or the presence of a wire extending through the self healing member.2. The waterproof wire connector of including an entry member wherein the self healing member is sandwiched between said entry member and the end of the housing.3. The waterproof wire connector of wherein the self healing member is adhesively secured to the end of said housing.4. The waterproof wire connector of wherein the housing includes at least two wire ports with each of the wire ports containing a wire connector therein.5. The waterproof wire connector of wherein the housing includes a test port with the test port having a self healing member extending over the test port.6. The waterproof wire connector of wherein the test port is located on an end opposite the end of the housing having the wire port.7. The waterproof wire connector of wherein the self healing member includes a conical collar.8. The waterproof wire connector of wherein the conical collar is a stepped conical collar.9. The waterproof wire connector of wherein the housing has an open end for insertion ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

An electrical connector, comprises: an insulative housing; a plurality of contacts received into the insulative housing and having a plurality of soldering portion extending rearwardly and beyond a rear surface of the insulative housing; a metallic shell enclosing the insulative housing; and a cover formed on a rear end of the insulative housing and the metallic shell and sealed the rear surface of the insulative housing. 1. An electrical connector , comprising:an insulative housing;a plurality of contacts received into the insulative housing and having a plurality of soldering portion extending rearwardly and beyond a rear surface of the insulative housing;a metallic shell enclosing the insulative housing; anda cover formed on a rear end of the insulative housing and the metallic shell and sealing the rear surface of the insulative housing.2. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insulative housing comprises an emboss portion claim 1 , and an annular slot is formed between an outer periphery surface of the emboss portion and an inner surface of the metallic shell claim 1 , and the annular slot is fully filled with an annular portion of the cover.3. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insulative housing defines a plurality of passageways claim 1 , the plurality of contacts are respectively received into the corresponding passageways claim 1 , a plurality of gaps respectively formed between the plurality of contacts and the corresponding passageways claim 1 , and the plurality of gaps are respectively fully fill with a plurality of protruding portions of the cover.4. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the cover is formed by an over-molding process.5. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the insulative housing further comprises a base portion and a tongue portion extending forwardly from the base portion claim 2 , the emboss portion extends rearwardly from the base portion.6. The ...

FLUSH AND FILL TOOL FOR SUBSEA CONNECTORS

A flush and fill tool is configured for releasable mating engagement with a bulkhead mounted connector unit which has an optical contact chamber containing optical fluid. The unit has an outer shell with an open forward end containing a seal assembly designed for sealed engagement with a corresponding seal assembly at the forward end of the mating connector unit. An optical fluid fill reservoir and a capture reservoir for used optical fluid located in the housing are associated with a fill pin and a return pin, respectively, which extend through aligned bores in the seal assemblies into the optical contact chamber in the mated condition. A spring loaded plunger engaged in the fill reservoir injects optical fluid from the fill reservoir through a passageway through the fill pin and into the optical contact chamber, ejecting used oil from the chamber through a passageway in the return pin into the capture reservoir. 1. A flush and fill tool for a bulkhead mounted optical or electro-optical connector unit , comprising:an outer shell having a rear end, a forward end portion, and an open forward end;a front seal assembly in the forward end portion of the outer shell configured for sealing engagement with a corresponding connector seal assembly at the forward end of a mating subsea connector unit and having at least first and second seal openings configured for alignment with corresponding openings in the connector seal assembly in a mated condition of the tool and connector unit;the seal openings in the front seal assembly being sealed in an unmated condition of the tool;a flush and fill assembly mounted in the outer shell behind the seal assembly, the flush and fill assembly comprising a transverse wall, at least a fill pin and a return pin projecting forward from the transverse wall and aligned with the respective first and second seal openings in the seal assembly at least in the mated condition of the tool, the fill and return pins each having a through bore, a fill ...

TERMINAL FITTING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WIRE WITH TERMINAL

A wire connection part of a terminal fitting includes: a barrel piece which is caulked while covering a tip end of a wire, thereby being crimped to the wire; a serration part formed on an inner surface of the barrel piece and connected to a core of the wire; and a water stop part mounted on the inner surface of the barrel piece to close a gap with the wire. A projecting piece mounted anterior to the serration part to position a tip end of the core is mounted to the barrel piece. The tip end of the core is positioned by the projecting piece, whereby the positional deviation of the wire can be prevented. 1. A terminal fitting comprising:an electric contact part connected to a counterpart terminal from front; anda wire connection part connected to a wire at a back of the electric contact part, whereinthe wire connection part includes:a barrel piece which is caulked while covering a tip end of the wire, thereby being crimped to the wire;a serration part formed on an inner surface of the barrel piece and connected to a core of the wire; anda water stop part mounted on the inner surface of the barrel piece to close a gap with the wire, anda positioning unit mounted anterior to the serration part to position a tip end of the core is mounted to at least one of the barrel piece and the water stop part.2. The terminal fitting according to claim 1 , whereinthe positioning unit is formed such that a projecting piece projecting forward at a circumferential end of the barrel piece or the water stop part is deformed toward the core by caulking, orthe positioning unit is formed such that a front end of the barrel piece is deformed toward the core by caulking.3. A manufacturing method for manufacturing a wire with a terminal by crimping the terminal fitting according to to a wire claim 1 , the method comprising:applying a liquid water stop material onto an inner surface of the barrel piece to form the water stop part, or attaching a sheet-type water stop material to the inner ...

Waterproof Apparatus for Cables and Cable Interfaces

Waterproof apparatus for cables and cable interfaces are provided herein. An exemplary apparatus includes a coupler body that includes a first end configured to releaseably couple with a connector bulkhead and a second end having an opening that is sized to receive a sealing gland, a cavity for receiving the sealing gland, the sealing gland comprising an outer peripheral surface configured to sealingly engage with an inner surface of the cavity, the sealing gland comprising an aperture that is configured to receive a cable. 1. An apparatus , comprising a coupler body that includes a first end configured to releaseably couple with a connector bulkhead and a second end having an opening that is sized to receive a sealing gland , a cavity for receiving the sealing gland , the sealing gland comprising an outer peripheral surface configured to sealingly engage with an inner surface of the cavity , the sealing gland comprising an aperture that is configured to receive a cable.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a sealing gasket associated with the first end of the coupler body claim 1 , the sealing gasket forming a waterproof seal between the first end of the coupler body and the connector bulkhead.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the coupler body further comprises:a plurality of tabs that extend from the second end of the coupler body, the plurality of tabs forming a recess that receives the sealing gland; anda coupler cap that is configured to releaseably engage with the second end of the coupler body, the coupler cap having a domed profile that causes the plurality of tabs to compress against the sealing gland when the coupler cap is engaged with the second end.4. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of tabs is arcuate.5. The apparatus according to claim 3 , wherein the coupler cap comprises a frusto-conical inner sidewall.6. The apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing gland is an annular ...

METHOD AND LIGHT ENCLOSURE WITH JACK THROUGH LENS

Method and apparatus for supplying external power through a sealed light enclosure that includes a lens portion and a back portion, a first electrical connector mounted through the back portion; a light source inside the enclosure connected to the first electrical connector such that when electrical power is applied to the first electrical connector, the light source illuminates. A second electrical connector has a connection interface exposed on the outer face of the lens portion, wherein the second connector is electrically connected to the first electrical connector, optionally through a series-connected fuse. The second connector is mounted on the back portion and sealed to the lens portion. Some embodiments include a rubber plug that can be plugged into the second connector to keep moisture out, wherein the plug includes an indicator light for indicating whether power is available through the second connector (i.e., that the fuse is not blown). 1. An apparatus comprising:an enclosure for a light, the enclosure including:a lens portion and a back portion, wherein the lens portion has an inner face and an outer face;a first electrical connector mounted to the back portion;a primary light source inside the enclosure connected to the first electrical connector such that when electrical power is applied to the first electrical connector, the primary light source illuminates; anda second electrical connector having a connection interface exposed on the outer face of the lens portion of the light enclosure, wherein the second electrical connector is electrically connected to the first electrical connector, and wherein the second electrical connector is sealed to the lens portion of the light enclosure.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further including a fuse in series with the connection between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector claim 1 , and wherein when electrical power is applied to the first electrical connector and the fuse is intact ...

SEALING AND RETENTION PLUG FOR A HYBRID CABLE

A system () and method that facilitates the delivery of power and fiber communications together is provided. The system and method enables quick and easy connection of a hybrid cable () to telecommunication equipment. The system provides a sealed robust connection for both conductors () and fibers () at a single location (). It can be used to avoid the need for local powering of fiber based communication devices and networks. 1. A sealing and retention plug for a jacketed hybrid electrical optical cable , comprising:a plug assembly including a plug body, the plug body including:a first end portion including an opening at a distal end configured to receive a jacketed hybrid electrical optical cable, the first end portion configured to slide over a distal end portion of a jacketed hybrid electrical optical cable; a potting housing;', 'a cover assembly that is configured to side over the potting housing, the cover assembly including a pair of conductor apertures for receiving conductors and a fiber aperture for receiving one or more of optical fibers; and, 'a second end portion includinga closure interface assembly located between the first end portion and second end portion, the closure interface assembly configured to engage the exterior of a closure.2. The sealing and retention plug of claim 1 , wherein potting housing includes conductive brackets each conductive bracket includes a first tabbed end and a second tabbed end claim 1 , the first and second tabbed ends extend through the two opposed side walls of the potting housing claim 1 , the first tabbed ends are each configured to receive and secure an end portion of a conductor of the jacketed hybrid electrical optical cable claim 1 , the second tabbed ends are each configured to receive and secure an end portion of a conductor that extends out of the second end wall of the cover assembly.3. The sealing and retention plug of claim 2 , wherein the first tabbed ends of the conductive brackets are configured such ...

ELECTRIC WIRE WITH CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME

An electric wire with connector includes: an electric wire; a connector having a housing chamber to house an electric terminal provided at an end of the electric wire, the housing chamber opening on an end surface of the connector; and a waterproof member to cover the housing chamber. The waterproof member includes a sheet member having a width extending from the end surface of the connector as a reference position toward both of the connector and the electric wire. The sheet member has a wrapping shape winding around in a manner to have an overlapped region of the a front surface of one end of the sheet member and a back surface of the other end of the sheet member. The front surface and the back surface are contacted each other at the overlapped region. An inner peripheral surface of an end part of the waterproof member near the connector is contacted to an outer peripheral surface of the connector, and at least part of an inner peripheral surface of the other end part of the waterproof member near the electric wire is contacted to an outer peripheral surface of the electric wire. 1. An electric wire with connector comprising:an electric wire;a connector having a housing chamber to house an electric terminal provided at an end of the electric wire, the housing chamber opening on an end surface of the connector; anda waterproof member to cover the housing chamber, the waterproof member including a sheet member having a width extending from the end surface of the connector as a reference position toward both of the connector and the electric wire, the sheet member having a wrapping shape winding around in a manner to have an overlapped region of the a front surface of one end of the sheet member and a back surface of the other end of the sheet member, the front surface and the back surface being contacted each other at the overlapped region,an inner peripheral surface of an end part of the waterproof member near the connector being contacted to an outer peripheral ...

Implantable medical devices including elongated conductor bodies that facilitate device and lead configuration variants

Implantable medical devices include elongated conductor bodies and related features including an attachment to the medical device at one end and a connector that receives a medical lead at the other end. The connector may have various features such as a modular design whereby the connector is constructed from a series of stacked contact modules. Other features of the connector include electrical contacts that are relatively thin conductors or the order of 0.040 inches or less and that may include radial protrusions to establish contact with the electrical connectors of the lead. Furthermore, electrical contacts may be mounted within the connector in a floating manner so that radial movement of the electrical contact may occur during lead insertion. Additional features include a feedthrough where conductors exposed beyond a housing of the implantable medical device make direct electrical connection to conductors present within the elongated body.

Terminal-attached electric wire

A terminal-attached electric wire of the invention includes an electric wire having a conductor and an electric wire cover member covering the conductor, and a crimping terminal connected to the conductor of the electric wire. The terminal-attached electric wire further includes a corrosion resistant member integrally formed with a peripheral portion of a joint section interposed between the conductor and the crimping terminal and a peripheral portion of the electric wire cover member adjacent to the joint section. The corrosion resistant member contains a thermoplastic elastomer as a main component. A peel strength of bonded assemblies between the corrosion resistant member and a terminal member of the crimping terminal is equal to or greater than 0.2 N/mm, and a peel strength of bonded assemblies between the corrosion resistant member and the electric wire cover member is equal to or greater than 0.5 N/mm.

MOISTURE-SEALED CONNECTOR

A method of forming a fluid resistant insulator for use in a connector includes collecting a part having a surface and electrically insulating properties. The method further includes applying a superhydrophobic sealant to the surface of the part having the electrically insulating properties. The method further includes curing the part with the superhydrophobic sealant applied to allow the superhydrophobic sealant to dry. 1. A method of forming a fluid resistant insulator for use in a connector , the method comprising:collecting a part having a surface and electrically insulating properties;applying a superhydrophobic sealant to the surface of the part having the electrically insulating properties; andcuring the part with the superhydrophobic sealant applied to allow the superhydrophobic sealant to dry.2. The method of wherein curing the part with the superhydrophobic sealant includes heating the part with the superhydrophobic sealant to accelerate the curing.3. The method of wherein collecting the part includes removing the part from the connector in order to retrofit the connector to have fluid resistance.4. The method of wherein collecting the part includes receiving the part after the part has been manufactured and before the connector has been assembled.5. The method of further comprising transporting the part with the superhydrophobic sealant to a final manufacturing location for manufacture of the connector in a similar manner as an untreated part would be transported.6. The method of further comprising applying a colorant to the superhydrophobic sealant to indicate that the part has been treated with the superhydrophobic sealant.7. The method of further comprising marking or labeling the part with the superhydrophobic sealant to indicate that the part has been treated with the superhydrophobic sealant.8. The method of wherein applying the superhydrophobic sealant to the part includes at least one of dipping the part into a volume of the superhydrophobic ...

SHIELDED ELECTRICAL HEADER ASSEMBLY

A shielded electrical header assembly is provided. The header is configured to be coupled to a first connector connected to a shielded electrical cable and second connector. The header is also configured to be attached to an electrically conductive panel, such as an aluminum battery pack in a hybrid or electric vehicle. The header includes a conductive shield contact that connects the outer conductor of the shielded cable to the panel and a conductive outer connector body that is also connected to the panel and surrounds the terminals and the shield contact of the header, thus providing electromagnetic shielding to the terminals of the header and the connectors. The shield contact is formed of a sheet metal to provide a lower resistance connection between the outer conductor and the panel. A method of manufacturing such a header is also provided. 1. A shielded electrical header assembly configured to be coupled to a shielded electrical cable and configured to be attached to an electrically conductive panel , said assembly comprising:a conductive element defining a first terminal and a second terminal;a dielectric inner connector body surrounding at least a portion of the conductive element leaving the first and second terminal unenclosed;a conductive shield contact having a shield portion axially surrounding the first terminal and having an integral contact portion extending from said shield portion and terminating in a flexible contact configured to provide electrical connection between the shield contact and the panel, a free end of the contact portion being generally parallel to the second terminal; anda conductive outer connector body axially surrounding the shield contact and the inner connector body and adapted to attach the assembly to the panel.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the outer connector body is formed of a conductive thermoplastic material.3. The assembly according to claim 2 , wherein the first terminal of the conductive element ...

Garment connector

A garment connector includes a connector body, one or more contacts held by the connector body, one or more conductive members held by the connector body and corresponding to the one or more contacts, and a connector fixation member in a sheet-like shape held by the connector body and extending to an exterior of the connector body, the garment connector being attached to a garment by fixing the connector fixation member to the garment at the exterior of the connector body.

WIRE CONNECTION STRUCTURE FOR THREE-PHASE SHEATH TYPE HEATER, THREE-PHASE SHEATH TYPE HEATER PROVIDED WITH THE STRUCTURE, AND WIRE CONNECTION METHOD FOR THREE-PHASE SHEATH TYPE HEATER

Provided is a wire connection structure for a three-phase sheath type heater that enables to maintain insulation properties, electrical safety, and reliability, without damaging a wire connection portion, even if an installation location is a high-temperature, high-pressure environment, and enables to flow a large electric current, while suppressing the production cost. A canister made of metal is disposed on the distal end side of three sheath type heating elements in a state that a distal end of each of the sheath type heating elements is inserted through a bottom plate . A wire connection plate made of metal is disposed in the canister for star-connection. Distal ends of core wires of the sheath type heating elements are joined to the wire connection plate by welding. An insulating material is compressively filled in the remaining space of the canister. 1. A wire connection structure for a three-phase sheath type heater , wherein:a canister made of metal is disposed on a distal end side of three sheath type heating elements in a state that a distal end of each of the sheath type heating elements is inserted through a bottom plate,distal ends of core wires of the sheath type heating elements are star-connected to each other directly or indirectly via another member by welding in the canister, andan insulating material is filled in the canister.2. The wire connection structure for a three-phase sheath type heater according to claim 1 , whereineach of the sheath type heating elements is fixed to a peripheral portion of a through-hole in the bottom plate directly or indirectly via another member attached to an outer circumferential portion of a sheath by welding from an inner side of the canister.3. The wire connection structure for a three-phase sheath type heater according to claim 2 , whereina hexagonal caulk bushing is attached to the distal end of each of the three sheath type heating elements, andeach of the hexagonal caulk bushings, as the another member, to ...

SEALED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND METHOD FOR SEALING ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

Disclosed is a method and structure for sealing an electrical connector. The structure includes a sealing insert for insertion into the housing of an electrical connector. The sealing insert has a flared lip spaced from and extending above a base and the flared lip has a diameter that is larger than a diameter of the base. The sealing insert further includes a retention feature and at least one electrical pin guide. The sealing insert is inserted into the housing of an electrical connector after applying a form in place sealant inside the housing. The flared lip forms a seal against an inner wall of the housing and the retention feature of the sealing insert engages a retention feature inside the housing thereby locking the sealing insert into the housing and forcing the sealant into a sealant gap formed between the housing and the sealing insert thereby sealing the electrical connector. 1. A sealing insert for an electrical connector comprising:a flared lip spaced from and extending above a base, said flared lip having a diameter that is larger than a diameter of said base;at least one electrical pin guide, extending through said base and having an aperture sized to permit a pin of an electrical connector to pass through said base; anda support extending from said base and including at least one snap fit protrusion.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. (canceled)5. (canceled)6. A sealing insert as recited in claim 1 , wherein said support further comprises at least one pillar and at least one slot and wherein said at least one snap fit protrusion is located on said at least one pillar.7. An electrical connector comprising:a connector housing having an inner wall, at least one electrical pin channel, and a housing retention feature;at least one electrical pin extending into said housing through said pin channel;a sealing insert located inside said housing and comprising a flared lip spaced from and extending above an insert base, said flared lip having a diameter that is ...

Cable outlet

Provided is a cable outlet for mounting on a cable outlet connection part of a device, housing or plug-in connector. A curable polymer which mechanically connects the cable outlet, the plug-in connector and a cable to be introduced is provided on the inner side of the cable outlet .

IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES INCLUDING ELONGATED CONDUCTOR BODIES THAT FACILITATE DEVICE AND LEAD CONFIGURATION VARIANTS

Implantable medical devices include elongated conductor bodies and related features including an attachment to the medical device at one end and a connector that receives a medical lead at the other end. The connector may have various features such as a modular design whereby the connector is constructed from a series of stacked contact modules. Other features of the connector include electrical contacts that are relatively thin conductors or the order of 0.040 inches or less and that may include radial protrusions to establish contact with the electrical connectors of the lead. Furthermore, electrical contacts may be mounted within the connector in a floating manner so that radial movement of the electrical contact may occur during lead insertion. Additional features include a feedthrough where conductors exposed beyond a housing of the implantable medical device make direct electrical connection to conductors present within the elongated body. 1. A method of constructing an implantable medical device , comprising:providing a housing;providing circuitry within the housing;providing a feedthrough electrically connected to the circuitry and providing a plurality of feedthrough conductors externally of the housing;providing an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end;providing a plurality of conductors in the body, the plurality of conductors being electrically coupled to the feedthrough conductors in proximity to the proximal end of the body; a plurality of adjacent contact modules, each contact module having at least one lead passageway;', 'a plurality of contact isolators, with contact isolators of the plurality being disposed within each of the at least one lead passageways of the corresponding contact modules of the plurality; and', 'a plurality of electrical contacts positioned within the lead passageway of each contact module, with at least one electrical contact of the plurality being located axially between contact isolators, each of the ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE AND PLUG ASSEMBLY

The present disclosure discloses an electrical connection device and a plug assembly, the electrical connection device comprises a receptacle assembly and a plug assembly. The receptacle assembly comprises a cage and a connector. The plug assembly comprises an outer housing and a communication module provided in the outer housing. The outer housing has a main body which can be inserted into the cage along the mating direction to be mated with the connector. The receptacle assembly is provided with at least one guide groove extending along the mating direction, and the outer housing of the plug assembly is provided with at least one guide block protruding from the main body to correspond to the at least one guide groove, when the plug assembly is mated with the receptacle assembly, the at least one guide block enters into the corresponding guide groove along the mating direction. 1. An electrical connection device , comprising:a receptacle assembly comprising a cage and a connector, the cage defining a port positioned at a front end and an accommodating space extending backwardly from the port along a mating direction, the connector being positioned in the accommodating space and having a slot, an entrance of the slot being aligned with the port and extending backwardly along the mating direction; anda plug assembly comprising an outer housing and a communication module provided in the outer housing, the outer housing having a main body which can be inserted into the cage along the mating direction to be mated with the connector, the communication module having a circuit board positioned in the main body, and the circuit board having a mating end portion used to be inserted into the slot;wherein the receptacle assembly is provided with at least one guide groove extending along the mating direction, and the outer housing of the plug assembly is provided with at least one guide block protruding from the main body to correspond to the at least one guide groove, when the ...

CONNECTOR, INGRESS PROTECTION ASSEMBLY FOR A CONNECTOR AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING A CONNECTOR

A connector comprises an enclosure configured to receive at least one electrical conductor within the enclosure, a sealing ring surrounding the enclosure in tight mechanical contact, a compression ring surrounding the sealing ring in tight mechanical contact and being adapted to press the sealing ring against the enclosure, and an over-mold element arranged to surround at least a part of the compression ring and at least a part of the enclosure and configured to form a fusion bond with the compression ring. The sealing ring is configured to form a mechanical seal between the enclosure and the compression ring, and the compression ring and the over-mold element are configured to form a fusion bond seal between themselves. 1. A connector comprising:an enclosure configured to receive at least one electrical conductor within the enclosure;a sealing ring surrounding the enclosure in tight mechanical contact;a compression ring surrounding the sealing ring in tight mechanical contact, the compression ring being adapted to press the sealing ring against the enclosure; andan over-mold element arranged to surround at least a part of the compression ring and at least a part of the enclosure, the over-mold element configured to form a fusion bond with the compression ring;wherein the sealing ring is configured to form a mechanical seal between the enclosure and the compression ring.2. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the conductor forms part of a cable extending out of the enclosure claim 1 ,wherein the over-mold element is further arranged to surround the cable, andwherein the over-mold element and the cable are configured to form a fusion and/or adhesion bond seal between themselves.3. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the sealing ring is at least partially made of a mechanically elastic material.4. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the compression ring has a mechanical rigidity allowing sufficient compression of the sealing ring for ...

Resin molded product and waterproof shielded connector

The invention is directed to a resin molded product including: a resin molded product body part; and a seal part, serving as a seal structure portion with a fixation target, which is integrated with the resin molded product body part, wherein a resin material for forming the resin molded product is a polyphenylene sulfide resin, and a waterproof shielded connector including: a connector housing which is the resin molded product; a terminal fitting which is provided in a terminal of an electrically conducting path; and a shield shell which is provided on an outer side of the connector housing and fixed so as to press the connector housing onto a fixation target.

METHOD FOR SEALING A PLUG PIN IN A HOUSING, AND HOUSING DEVICE

A method for sealing a plug pin in a housing. The housing has at least one cutout for sealing a region between plug pin and the housing. The method includes: providing the housing having the plug pin, the plug pin contacting the housing in two edge regions of the plug pin situated opposite one another and running along a direction of insertion, and forming in the edge regions a positive-fit connection with the housing; introducing casting compound into the at least one cutout in such a way that the casting compound reaches two oppositely situated sides of the plug pin, and the casting compound seals the region between the plug pin and the housing in fluid-tight fashion, and the casting compound does not come into contact with the two ends of the plug pin situated opposite one another along the direction of insertion; and curing of the casting compound. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for sealing a plug pin in a housing , the housing having at least one cutout for sealing a region between the plug pin and the housing , the method comprising the following steps:providing the housing having the plug pin, the plug pin contacting the housing in two edge regions of the plug pin situated opposite one another and running along a direction of insertion, and forming in the edge regions a positive-fit connection with the housing;introducing casting compound into the at least one cutout in such a way that the casting compound reaches two oppositely situated sides of the plug pin, and that the casting compound seals the region between the plug pin and the housing in fluid-tight fashion, and that the casting compound does not come into contact with two ends of the plug pin situated opposite one another along the direction of insertion; andcuring of the casting compound.12. The method as recited in claim 11 , wherein the casting compound is introduced in the at least one cutout in such a way that the casting compound seals the region between the plug pin and the housing in airtight ...

ARRANGEMENT FOR PLUG CONNECTING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS

An arrangement for plug connecting electrical connections through a housing, particularly a device for driving a compressor. The arrangement includes a first plug connection having first plug connectors and a second plug connection having second plug connectors for transmitting electrical energy in independent transmitting ranges and a receiving element for receiving plug connectors. The receiving element having first plug connectors of the first plug connection and second plug connectors of the second plug connection is thereby implemented as an integral and cohesive unit and one-piece component. 127.-. (canceled)28. An arrangement for plug connecting electrical connections through a housing , particularly a device for driving a compressor , comprising:a first plug connection having first plug connectors;a second plug connection having second plug connectors for transmitting electrical energy in independent transmitting ranges; anda receiving element for receiving the first plug connector and the second plug connectors, wherein the receiving element having the first plug connectors of the first plug connection and the second plug connectors of the second plug connection is implemented as an integral and cohesive unit and one-piece component.29. The arrangement according to claim 28 , wherein the first plug connectors and the second plug connectors are each a straight pin.30. The arrangement according to claim 28 , wherein the first plug connectors and the second plug connectors are each disposed within a feedthrough implemented in the receiving element.31. The arrangement according to claim 30 , wherein each of the first plug connectors and the second plug connectors within the feedthrough is entirely enclosed by the receiving element and is hermetically sealed to the receiving element.32. The arrangement according to claim 30 , wherein the receiving element is a cohesive unit and one-piece component having the feedthroughs.33. The arrangement according to claim 28 ...

INTERFACE DEVICE FOR THE CONNECTION AND THE PASSAGE OF AN ELECTRIC ROUTE THROUGH AN AIRTIGHT WALL OF AN AIRCRAFT

An interface device that includes a plastic part including at least one through-opening in a longitudinal direction, the plastic part being adapted to be fixed in an airtight manner into an opening in the wall. At least one metal shaft is arranged and fixed in the through-opening. The metal shaft has a connection element at each longitudinal end. The metal shaft is configured to provide electric connectivity from one side of the wall to the other in a fixed position of the interface device. At least one fixing element is adapted to fix the plastic part to the wall. 1. An interface device for the connection and the passage of an electric route through an airtight wall of an aircraft , the interface device comprising:a plastic part including at least one through-opening in a longitudinal direction, the plastic part being adapted to be fixed in an airtight manner into an opening in the wall;at least one metal shaft arranged and fixed in said through-opening, said metal shaft having a connection element at each longitudinal end, said metal shaft being configured to provide electric connectivity from one side of the wall to the other in a fixed position of the interface device;at least one fixing element adapted to fix the plastic part to the wall;the plastic part comprising a plurality of through-openings in the longitudinal direction and the interface device including a plurality of metal shafts, each of said metal shafts being arranged in one of said through-openings, andthe plastic part comprising longitudinally on one of its sides partitions arranged in the longitudinal direction and configured to create a plurality of delimited zones, each of said delimited zones being formed around a through-opening.2. The interface device according to claim 1 , further including an auxiliary plastic part claim 1 , the auxiliary plastic part being fixed in the longitudinal direction to the plastic part and being configured to create a plurality of delimited auxiliary zones claim 1 ...

SYSTEMS, APPARATUS, AND RELATED METHODS FOR WEATHER-PROOFED WIRE SPLICINGS

Disclosed are systems, apparatus and related methods for making weather, fire, or water-proofed wire-to-wire electrical connections. 1. A system for coupling wires comprising: 'a head; and', 'a connector for splicing two or more wires featuring a hollow body;', 'a first socket, located on the inside of the hollow body;', 'a second socket, located on the outside of the hollow body;', 'wherein said sockets are configured to receive and releasably retain the head of the connector., 'a cap comprising2. The system of wherein said connector features at least one wire receptacle.3. The system of wherein said connector features a means for anchoring a wire within said wire receptacle(s).4. The system of wherein the hollow body is filled with sealant.5. The system of wherein the body further comprises a probe-port.6. The system of wherein the hollow body features an open end.7. The system of wherein the open end of the holly body features a closure.8. The system of wherein the wire receptacle receives the stripped core of at least one wire.9. The system of wherein the cap has one side tapering to a point occupied by an external socket.10. The system of that is defined by a cap closure11. The system of wherein the cap closure is defined by a plurality of triangular segments.12. The system of wherein the triangular segments converge and flex away from the convergence.13. The system of wherein the connector side receives the set screw into compressive contact with the stripped wire cores.14. The system of wherein the connector side receives the set screw into clamping contact with the stripped wire cores.15. The system of wherein the connector is constructed of electrically conductive and malleable material claim 12 , wherein the connector is crimped around the installed wire cores.16. The system of wherein the stripped wire cores are electrically coupled within each wire-receptacle.17. The system of wherein multiple large-guage wires are electrically coupled via the connector. ...

WIRE WATERPROOFING METHOD AND WIRE WATERPROOFING STRUCTURE

A wire waterproofing method includes the successive steps of: removing a sheath at a part of each of a plurality of wires; gathering the wires having conductors exposed due to the removal of the sheaths and molding a part of the sheath of each of the wires so as to eliminate a gap among the plurality of wires; bonding the exposed conductors of the wires to each other after the molding of the sheaths of the wires; and sealing the molded sheaths and the exposed conductors after the bonding of the exposed conductors. 1. A wire waterproofing method comprising the successive steps of:removing a sheath at a part of each of a plurality of wires;gathering the plurality of wires having conductors exposed due to the removal of the sheaths and molding a part of the sheath of each of the plurality of wires so as to eliminate a gap among the plurality of wires;bonding exposed conductors of the plurality of wires to each other after the molding of the sheaths of the plurality of wires; andsealing the molded sheaths and the exposed conductors after the bonding of the exposed conductors.2. A wire waterproofing method comprising:removing a sheath at a part of each of a plurality of wires;gathering the plurality of wires and molding a part of the sheath of each of the plurality of wires so as to eliminate a gap among the plurality of wires;bonding exposed conductors of the plurality of wires to each other; andsealing the molded sheaths and the exposed conductors,wherein the steps are executed in an order of the removal of the sheath, the gathering of the plurality of wires and molding of the sheath, the bonding of the exposed conductors, and the sealing of the molded sheath and the exposed conductors, the steps are executed in an order of the removal of the sheath, the bonding of the exposed conductors, the gathering of the plurality of wires and molding of the sheath, and the sealing of the molded sheath and the exposed conductors, or the steps are executed in an order of the ...

Electrical Outlet Drying Boot

An apparatus for attaching duct work to an electrical outlet or electrical switch, said apparatus comprising: a generally cylindrical tube having a first end having a first diameter and a second end having a second diameter where said second diameter larger than said first diameter; a tapered wall that connects said first and second ends; at least two slots disposed through said tapered cylindrical wall; a gasket disposed about the perimeter of the said second end; at least one bracket, said bracket comprising at least two tabs, said tabs sized and oriented to be inserted into said slots, where said bracket is disposed across the diameter of said second end; means for selectively and releasably attaching said bracket to an electrical outlet. 1. An apparatus for attaching duct work to an electrical outlet or electrical switch , said apparatus comprising: a generally cylindrical tube having a first end having a first diameter and a second end having a second diameter where said second diameter larger than said first diameter; a tapered wall that connects said first and second ends; at least two slots disposed through said tapered cylindrical wall; a gasket disposed about the perimeter of the said second end; at least one bracket , said bracket comprising at least two tabs , said tabs sized and oriented to be inserted into said slots , where said bracket is disposed across the diameter of said second end; means for selectively and releasably attaching said bracket to an electrical outlet.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the means for selectively and releasably attaching said bracket to an electrical outlet comprises a bore through the bracket and a screw for threadably engaging the outlet.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a means for selectively and releasably attaching a tube to the outside of the cylinder.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the means for selectively and releasably attaching a tube to the outside of the cylinder comprises a ...

Aluminum Electrical Wire with Crimped Terminal and Method for Producing Aluminum Electrical Wire with Crimped Terminal

An aluminum cable with crimping terminal includes a copper or copper alloy crimping terminal crimped to a conductor that is exposed by peeling off an insulating covering member in a terminal portion of an aluminum cable in which an outer periphery of the conductor constituted by twisting a plurality of aluminum or aluminum alloy strands is covered with the insulating covering member. A water-repellent treatment with a water-repellent agent including a solvent having water-repellency is performed with respect to the conductor. 1. An aluminum cable with crimping terminal comprising:a conductor having a plurality of aluminum or aluminum alloy strands, the conductor including an exposed conductor portion;an insulating covering member covering an outer periphery of the conductor except for the exposed conductor portion; a terminal connection portion provided at a front end side of the crimping terminal for connection with a counterpart terminal;', 'a conductor crimping portion provided at a base end side of the crimping terminal, crimped to the exposed conductor portion and including a pair of conductor crimping pieces connected around an outer periphery of the exposed conductor portion; and, 'a copper or copper alloy crimping terminal includinga water-repellent agent including a solvent having water-repellency provided over an area from a front end of the terminal connection portion at least to the exposed conductor portion.2. The aluminum cable with crimping terminal according to claim 1 , wherein the crimping terminal includes: a conductor-mounting bottom plate portion on which the exposed conductor portion is mounted; and', 'the pair of conductor crimping pieces erected in a cantilevered manner from a pair of edges of the conductor-mounting bottom plate portion, and crimped to the exposed conductor portion;, 'the conductor crimping portion including an insulated-side mounting bottom plate portion on which a portion of the conductor covered with the insulating ...

TWISTED LEAK DETECTION CABLE

Disclosed is a leak detection cable that has an outer jacket layer and a four wire construction in a flat wire configuration that is twisted in a helix. Detection cables are disposed on the exterior surface adjacent openings of the jacket to allow for detection of aqueous fluids. The wire is twisted in a helix to allow adjacent detector wires to easily detect aqueous fluids. Disparate materials are used for the jacket and the coatings of the wires, to allow the jacket to be easily removed from the wires without affecting the integrity of the coatings of the wires. The four flat wire configuration is sized and spaced for easy connection to an insulation displacement connector. 1. A method for making a leak detection cable comprising:extruding a conductive coating, that comprises a preselected conductive plastic, around at least one detector wire to form at least one detector conductor;extruding a non-conductive coating that comprises a preselected non-conductive plastic around at least one feedback wire to form at least one feedback conductor;extruding a jacket around said at least one detector conductor and said at least one feedback conductor so that said at least one feedback conductor is substantially surrounded by said jacket, and said at least one detector conductor is partially surrounded by said jacket by an amount sufficient to hold said at least one detector conductor in said jacket and provide an opening adjacent to said at least one detector conductor to allow exposure to aqueous fluids, said jacket comprising a plastic jacket material that is dissimilar to, and has low adhesion with, said preselected conductive plastic and said preselected non-conductive plastic so that said jacket can be easily removed from said detector conductor.2. The method of further comprising:twisting said jacket in a helix so that said at least one detector conductor is sequentially exposed along a linear surface of said leak detection cable.3. The method of wherein said ...

WIRING METHOD INCLUDING A STEP OF ENROBING NON-SEALED CONNECTORS IN A RESIN

A wiring method during which an electrical cable is connected, the cable including one or more conductive wires, to an electrical apparatus, such as a drive computer unit for assisted steering, by means of a non-sealed connector which includes a male portion placed in a junction box and connected to the electrical apparatus, and a female portion connected to the electrical cable, as well as retaining members for fixing the female portion on the male portion in order to create an electrical junction between the respective conductive terminals of the portions, the connector is then covered, after connection, with an enrobing polymer material which forms a sealed shell which protects the electrical junction at least from water. 1. A wiring method allowing connecting an electrical cable , comprising one or several conductive wire(s) , to an electrical appliance , the method comprising:a preparation step (a) during whichat least one connector is prepared which comprises on the one hand a first portion, called male portion, which carries at least one electrically-conductive first terminal, called male terminal, and on the other hand a second portion, called female portion, which is distinct from the male portion and which carries at least one second electrically-conductive terminal, called female terminal, the connector also comprising at least one retaining member which allows maintaining the male portion against the female portion so that the at least one male terminal is in contact with the at least one female terminal,the electrical appliance is equipped with a connection box, within which the male portion of the connector is placed, and the male terminal is electrically connected to the electrical appliance,the electrical cable is equipped with the female portion of the connector, and the female terminal is electrically connected to at least one conductive wire,then a connection step (b), during which the female portion of the connector is engaged and fixed on the ...

PROTECTOR FOR RF CONNECTOR

A protector for an RF connector includes a first sealing assembly for connection with a cable and a second sealing assembly for connection with a communication equipment. The first sealing assembly includes a sealing ring for matching with a sheath of the cable and a member which has an internal thread or elastic structure for matching with the RF connector. The second sealing assembly is provided with an elastic silicone rubber jacket for connection with the communication equipment. 1. A protector for a RF connector , comprising a first sealing assembly for connection with a cable and a second sealing assembly for connection with communication equipment , wherein the first sealing assembly comprises a sealing ring for matching with a sheath of the cable and a member which has an internal thread or elastic structure for matching with the RF connector; the second sealing assembly is provided with an elastic silicone rubber jacket for connection with the communication equipment.2. The protector of claim 1 , wherein the first sealing assembly and the second sealing assembly are connected in a secondary injection molding manner or bonded by using an adhesive.3. The protector of claim 1 , wherein the sealing ring of the first sealing assembly is an O-shaped ring.4. The protector of claim 1 , wherein the sealing ring of the first sealing assembly is made of silicone rubber.5. The protector of claim 1 , wherein the member of the elastic structure of the first sealing assembly is made of rigid plastic.6. The protector of claim 5 , wherein the member of the elastic structure of the first sealing assembly is made of polyethylene polypropylene.7. The protector of claim 1 , wherein the member of the elastic structure of the first sealing assembly internally comprises a grooved elastic claw structure for interconnection with the connector.8. The protector of claim 1 , wherein the second sealing assembly is made of silicone rubber.9. A RF connector in combination with the ...

WIRE HARNESS MANUFACTURING SYSTEM AND WIRE HARNESS MANUFACTURING METHOD

A wire harness manufacturing system includes an assembly line that manufactures a wire harness and one or a plurality of supply devices that prepares to supply component magazines in which components of the wire harness are loaded in a holder to the assembly line. Each of the supply devices is capable of preparing a plurality of the component magazines which are different according to types of the components. The component magazines are capable of delivering from the supply devices to at least a part of the series of assembly steps in a state of being independent of both the assembly line and the supply device. 1. A wire harness manufacturing system comprising:an assembly line that manufactures a wire harness and one or a plurality of supply devices that prepares to supply component magazines in which components of the wire harness are loaded in a holder to the assembly line,wherein each of the supply devices is capable of preparing a plurality of the component magazines which are different according to types of the components,wherein the component magazines are capable of delivering from the supply devices to at least a part of the series of assembly steps in a state of being independent of both the assembly line and the supply device, a component tray on which the components are mounted;', 'the holder;', 'a transport mechanism that transports the components from the component tray to a loading port of the holder; and', 'a loading mechanism that loading the components disposed in the loading port into the holder and forms the component magazines,, 'wherein the supply devices compriseswherein the component tray is capable of mounting the components thereon separately according to types of the components, and a camera that photographs the components placed on the component tray;', 'a drive unit that is capable of moving a movable body along a movable plane defined by a first direction connecting the component tray to the loading port and a second direction ...

COMMUNICATION CABLE TERMINATION ASSEMBLY, TOOL AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THE SAME

A communication cable termination assembly, comprising: a communication module (); and a dust cover () capable of being press-fitted onto the communication module (). A communication cable () is fixed on the dust cover () and has a cable core () disposed between the dust cover () and the communication module (). The communication module () comprises a metal piece () for electrically connecting to the cable core () of the communication cable (). When the dust cover () is press-fitted onto the communication module (), the metal piece () pierces an outer insulation layer of the cable core () to electrically contact with an inner conductor of the cable core () so as to build an electrical connection between the communication module () and the communication cable (). 1. A communication cable termination assembly , comprising:a communication module; anda dust cover capable of being press-fitted onto the communication module,wherein a communication cable is fixed on the dust cover and has at least one cable cores disposed between the dust cover and the communication module,wherein the communication module comprises at least one metal pieces for electrically connecting to the cable cores of the communication cable, respectively,when the dust cover is press-fitted onto the communication module, the metal pieces pierce outer insulation layers of the cable cores, respectively, to electrically contact with an inner conductor of the cable core so as to build an electrical connection between the communication module and the communication cable.2. The communication cable termination assembly according to claim 1 , a cover plate;', 'a cable fixation portion located outside the cover plate; and a first termination portion located inside the cover plate,', 'wherein the communication module comprising:', 'a second termination portion located at an end thereof,', 'wherein the first and second termination portions are configured to be capable of being press-fitted together., 'wherein ...

Terminal fixing jig and method for manufacturing electric wire with heat-shrinkable tube

A terminal fixing jig includes a terminal insertion support portion that is open outward, the terminal insertion recess portion being formed in a shape that allows a plate-shaped counterpart connecting portion to be inserted thereinto through the opening, and a terminal fitting fixing portion that includes a fitting portion being able to fit in a hole formed in the counterpart connecting portion and a fitting portion support portion for supporting the fitting portion to enable advance and retraction of the fitting portion while biasing the fitting portion in an advancing direction, wherein the terminal fitting fixing portion is fixed to the terminal insertion support portion such that it can come into contact with the counterpart connecting portion to be advanced or retracted, and the fitting portion can be fitted into the hole of the counterpart connecting portion with the counterpart connecting portion inserted to a rear side of the terminal insertion recess portion.

MOLDED PORTION-EQUIPPED ELECTRIC WIRE

A molded portion-equipped electric wire includes an insulated electric wire, a terminal connected to a core wire at an end of the insulated electric wire, a first molded portion covering a portion at which the terminal and the core wire of the insulated electric wire are connected to each other, a second molded portion that is formed integrally with the first molded portion, that is softer than the first molded portion, and that protrudes from the first molded portion toward the side opposite to the terminal side while being in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the insulating coating, and a fixing member that has an annular shape surrounding the second molded portion and that is attached to the first molded portion and the second molded portion in a state in which the fixing member presses the second molded portion against the outer circumferential surface of the insulating coating. 1. A molded portion-equipped electric wire comprising:an insulated electric wire including a core wire and an insulating coating covering the core wire;a terminal that is connected to the core wire at an end of the insulated electric wire;a first molded portion covering a portion at which the terminal and the core wire of the insulated electric wire are connected to each other;a second molded portion that is formed integrally with the first molded portion, that is softer than the first molded portion, and that protrudes from the first molded portion toward the side opposite to a terminal side while being in contact with an outer circumferential surface of the insulating coating; anda fixing member that has an annular shape surrounding the second molded portion, that is attached to the first molded portion and the second molded portion in a state in which the fixing member presses the second molded portion against the outer circumferential surface of the insulating coating, and that is a resin member that is harder than the second molded portion.2. The molded portion- ...

WATERPROOF AUDIO JACK

An audio jack includes an insulative housing, and a plurality of contacts retained to the housing. The housing forms a main body, a mating port with a mating cavity therein. The main body forms a plurality of contacts receiving passageways extending from a bottom side of the housing and transversely communicating with the mating cavity. The contact has a contacting section extending into the mating cavity, and a soldering leg extending outside of the housing. A bottom cover is attached upon the bottom side of the housing. A waterproof plate is applied upon a bottom face of the bottom cover to seal the gaps among the housing the bottom cover and the soldering legs. 1. An electrical connector comprising:an insulative housing including a main body, a mating port forwardly extending from the main body, and a mating cavity formed in both the mating port and the main body and forwardly communicating with an exterior for receiving a plug connector along a front-to-back direction;a plurality of passageways formed in the main body;a plurality of contacts retained in the corresponding passageways, respectively, each of said contacts including a deflectable contacting section extending into the mating cavity, a soldering leg extending out of the housing, and a barbed retaining section between the contacting section and the soldering leg to retain the contact in the housing;an insulative bottom cover attached upon a bottom side of the main body to cover the mating cavity with the corresponding soldering legs sandwiched between the bottom cover and corresponding side walls of the housing in a transverse direction perpendicular to the front-to-back direction; anda waterproof plate disposed in a recess of the housing below the bottom cover and intimately covering a bottom face of the bottom cover; whereinsaid waterproof plate defines a plurality of through holes in which the corresponding soldering legs are intimately surrounded and through which the corresponding soldering legs ...

MOLDS FOR INTERNAL HERMETIC CONNECTOR SEALS

An example mold assembly includes a first core, a second core, and a retaining cap. The first core defines an insert seat configured to receive a mold insert. The first core and the second core are configured to define a mold volume adjacent the mold insert. The retaining cap is disposed about a curved end portion defined by the second core, and defines a curved cap surface in contact with the curved end portion. The retaining cap is configured to secure the second core at a predetermined orientation relative to the first core within predetermined tolerances. An example technique includes positioning a mold insert in the mold assembly, disposing the retaining cap about the second core, securing the second core at a predetermined orientation relative to the first core within predetermined tolerances, and depositing mold material within the mold volume. 1. A mold assembly comprising:a first core defining an insert seat configured to receive a mold insert;a second core defining a pin portion configured to contact at least a first insert surface defined by the mold insert, wherein the second core defines a curved end portion opposing the pin portion, and wherein the first core and the second core are configured to define a mold volume adjacent the mold insert; anda retaining cap disposed about the curved end portion defined by the second core, wherein the retaining cap defines a curved cap surface in contact with the curved end portion, and wherein the retaining cap is configured to secure the second core at a predetermined orientation relative to the first core within predetermined tolerances.2. The mold assembly of claim 1 , wherein the curved cap surface of the retaining cap is substantially concave claim 1 , and wherein the curved end portion of the second core is substantially convex and conforms to the curved cap surface.3. The mold assembly of claim 1 , wherein the curved cap surface of the retaining cap and the curved end portion of the second core define a ball ...

SEALED CORROSION-RESISTANT CONTACTS

Contacts and connector assemblies that may be space efficient, provide direct connections to flexible circuit boards, provide corrosion resistance, prevent moisture leakage into an electronic device housing the connector assembly, are readily assembled, and have an aesthetically pleasing appearance. 1. A connector assembly comprising:a flexible circuit board terminating in a left tab, a center tab, and a right tab, the left tab having a first opening and a first attachment area on a front side, the right tab having a first opening and a first attachment area on a front side;a first contact assembly having a mating surface attached to the first attachment area of the left tab;a second contact assembly having a mating surface attached to the first attachment area of the right tab;a first support structure attached to a rear of the center tab, the first support structure having a first opening and a second opening;a first bracket behind the left tab and the first support structure and having a first opening and a second opening;a second bracket behind the right tab and the first support structure and having a first opening and second opening; anda third bracket having bracket portions behind the first bracket and the second bracket, the bracket portions having a first opening and a second opening.2. The connector assembly of further comprising a plurality of contacts on a front surface of the center tab.3. The connector assembly of further comprising:a first fastener through the first opening of the third bracket, the first opening of the first bracket, and the first opening of the left tab;a second fastener through the second opening of the first bracket and the first opening of the first support structure;a third fastener through the first opening of the second bracket and the second opening of the first support structure; anda fourth fastener through the second opening of the third bracket, the second opening of the second bracket, and the first opening of the left ...

Electrical connector electroplating process

An electrical connector electroplating process includes: performing a pre-treatment of an electrical connector to remove grease; performing an activation treatment of the electrical connector to activate an oxide film on a surface of the electrical connector; plating a layer of bottom coating on the surface of the electrical connector; plating a layer of silver film coating on a surface of the bottom coating; plating a layer of gold film coating on a surface of the silver film coating; plating a layer of platinum or rhodium film coating on a surface of the gold film coating; performing a post-treatment including surface pore sealing, water washing, and baking/drying of a surface of the platinum or rhodium film coating.

POTHEAD RETAINING SLEEVE SYSTEM, APPARATUS AND METHOD

A pothead retaining sleeve apparatus, system and method. An electric submersible (ESP) motor pothead includes pivotable retaining sleeves, each pivotable retaining sleeve including a ball that seats within a socket inside the pothead, the ball rotatable in the socket such that each pivotable retaining sleeve is independently moveable around a spheroidal joint formed by the ball and socket. An ESP motor pothead system includes a pothead for electrically connecting a power cable to an electric submersible motor, each phase of the power cable extending through a retaining sleeve, the retaining sleeve extending through a conduit formed through an insulating block inside the pothead, the conduit including a spherical socket, the retaining sleeve including a tubular portion terminating at a ball seated within the spherical socket to form a ball and socket joint, and the tubular portion rotatable around the ball and socket joint during tying off of the phases. 1. An electric submersible motor pothead comprising:a pair of insulating blocks comprising a first insulating block adjacent to a second insulating block, each pair of insulating blocks comprising a conduit for each phase of a plurality of phases of a power cable;each conduit comprising a socket formed partially by the first insulating block and partially by the second insulating block;a phase retaining sleeve extending through each conduit, the phase retaining sleeve comprising a ball seated in the socket; andthe phase retaining sleeve pivotable in the socket around the ball.2. The electric submersible motor pothead of claim 1 , wherein the phase retaining sleeve is pivotable by pitch claim 1 , yaw and roll around the ball.3. The electric submersible motor pothead of claim 1 , wherein the phase retaining sleeve further comprises a tubular portion coupled to the ball claim 1 , and a channel extending through the ball and the tubular portion of the retaining sleeve.4. The electric submersible motor pothead of claim 3 ...

Method For Producing An Electrical Connector, In Particular An Electrical Connector For A High-Density Header System; As Well As An Electrical Connector, In Particular An Electrical Connector For The Motor Vehicle Industry; As Well As High-Density Header System

An electrical connector includes a base body, a sealing mat arranged on a first surface of the base body, and a contact element. The contact element has a first contact region, a holding region, and a second contact region adjoining the holding region. The second contact region is inserted through the sealing mat into a receiving opening of the base body. 1. A method for producing an electrical connector , comprising:providing a base body;providing a sealing mat abutting against a first surface of the base body;providing a contact element having a first contact region, a holding region, and a second contact region adjoining the holding region; andpiercing the sealing mat with the contact element, the second contact region is inserted through the sealing mat from a side opposite the base body into a receiving opening of the base body until the second contact region is fixed in the receiving opening.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sealing mat claim 1 , before being pierced by the contact element claim 1 , has a continuous surface in a region of the sealing mat that borders the receiving opening.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sealing mat claim 1 , before being pierced by the contact element claim 1 , is pre-punched in a region of the sealing mat that borders the receiving opening.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein a diameter of a pre-punched hole in the sealing mat is smaller than a diameter of the contact element.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sealing mat at least in part encloses the holding region of the contact element due to the piercing.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sealing mat at least in part protrudes into the receiving opening along the holding region of the contact element.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the contact element effects a compression between the sealing mat and the base body to form a seal between the base body and the contact element.8. The method of claim 1 , wherein the sealing mat plastically deforms in a ...

GAS RESISTANT POTHEAD SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRIC SUBMERSIBLE MOTORS

A gas resistant pothead system and method for electric submersible motors. A gas resistant pothead system includes a lead foil wrapped motor lead cable (MLE) extending through a pothead, a sleeve of an insulator block inside the pothead, the sleeve including gold plating and lead-foil wrapping over the gold plating, and a lead-to-gold seal formed between the gold plating of the sleeve and the lead foil wrapping over the gold plating. A method of creating a seal to gas around a power cable connection to a downhole electric submersible motor includes wrapping lead foil around a MLE extending through a pothead, continuing the lead foil wrapping around a gold-plated sleeve of an insulating block inside the pothead, mechanically reinforcing the lead foil with an encapsulant, and bonding the lead foil to the gold plating of the insulating block. 1. A gas resistant pothead system comprising:a pothead for a motor lead extension (MLE) of an electric submersible motor power cable, the pothead comprising a pothead cavity above an insulator block, the insulator block gold plated and comprising a gold-plated sleeve extending into the cavity;the MLE extending through the pothead cavity and the gold-plated sleeve of the insulator block; lead foil wrapped around the gold-plated sleeve of the insulator block and around the MLE inside the pothead cavity;', 'the lead foil bonded to the gold plating on the sleeve of the insulator block; and', 'an encapsulant within the pothead cavity surrounding the lead foil wrapped MLE;, 'a lead seal inside the pothead cavity, the lead seal resistant to sour gas and comprisingwherein the lead seal resists penetration of the sour gas into the insulator block.2. The gas resistant pothead system of claim 1 , wherein the pothead cavity is formed by a pothead base coupled below a pothead cap claim 1 , and the pothead base comprising a second gold plating.3. The gas resistant pothead system of claim 2 , further comprising a lead gasket secured around an ...

METHOD FOR PRODUCING A WATER-TIGHT PLUG CONNECTOR

A method for producing a water-tight plug connector in which at least one electric conductor such as a wire is introduced into a guide channel of an insulator part via a lateral opening in order to hold the conductor. The insulator part with the introduced conductor is arranged in a plug connector housing, and the lateral opening of the insulator part is closed by a cover. An internal volume of the plug connector housing is then at least partly filled with a sealing compound. A plug connector is produced in such a manner. 1. A method for producing a water-tight plug connector in which at least one electric conductor is introduced into a guide channel of an insulator part via a lateral opening in order to hold the conductor , the insulator part with the introduced conductor is arranged in a plug connector housing , and an internal volume of the plug connector housing is then at least partially filled with a sealing compound , such that the lateral opening is closed prior to filling.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the lateral opening is covered with a cover.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the cover claim 2 , attached to the insulator part so as to swivel around a swivel axis (A) claim 2 , is swiveled into a closed position in which it lies against an at least partially peripheral edge of the lateral opening.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the cover is locked into a closed position.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the cover has a cover surface for covering the lateral opening and at least two locking elements projecting transversely to the cover surface claim 1 , with engaging sections which are each clipped into a clip-in opening of the insulator part.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the plug connector is an angle plug connector claim 1 , such that the at least one conductor is substantially introduced into the insulator part through the lateral opening in a plugging direction (S) of the plug connector and runs in such a curve that it emerges from the ...

USE AND APPLICATION METHOD OF DIELECTRIC LUBRICANT IN AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

A method of applying a dielectric lubricant to an electrical connector of a consumer electronic device. The method includes inserting a dielectric lubricant delivery device apertures for delivering the dielectric lubricant to the electrical connector into a receptacle of the electronic device; applying pressure to a chamber including the dielectric lubricant, the chamber being fluidly coupled to the apertures of the lubricant delivery device such that the pressure causes the lubricant to enter the receptacle via the apertures and deposit on contacts of the electrical connector; and pulling vacuum using the lubricant delivery device to remove excess dielectric lubricant from the receptacle and the electrical connector. 1. A method of applying a dielectric lubricant to an electrical connector of a consumer electronic device to prevent corrosive damage , the method comprising:inserting a dielectric lubricant delivery device into a receptacle of the electronic device housing the electrical connector, the lubricant delivery device comprising apertures for delivering the dielectric lubricant to the electrical connector;applying pressure to a chamber including the dielectric lubricant, the chamber being fluidly coupled to the apertures of the lubricant delivery device such that the pressure causes the lubricant to enter the receptacle via the apertures and deposit on contacts of the electrical connector; andpulling vacuum using the lubricant delivery device to remove excess dielectric lubricant from the receptacle and the electrical connector;wherein, the dielectric lubricant remaining in the receptacle acts as a physical barrier that keeps liquid from causing corrosive damage to the electrical connector.2. The method of wherein the dielectric lubricant is a silicon dielectric grease.3. The method of wherein the dielectric lubricant is Loctite.4. The method of wherein the dielectric lubricant is optically clear.5. The method of wherein the dielectric lubricant is LS1246.6. ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH EXCELLENT WATERPROOF FUNCTION

An electrical connector has a mating cavity opening forwardly. The electrical connector has a main body, a terminal module and a sealing member. The terminal module has an insulator and a plurality of conductive terminals received therein. The conductive terminals have contacting portions exposed into the mating cavity and connecting legs. The terminal module is received in the main body. The sealing member is filled in a gap between the terminal module and main body to seal the gap. 1. An electrical connector having a mating cavity opening forwardly , comprising:a main body;a terminal module having an insulator and a plurality of conductive terminals received therein, the conductive terminals having contacting portions exposed into the mating cavity and connecting legs; anda sealing member;wherein the terminal module is received in the main body, the sealing member is filled into a gap between the terminal module and the main body to seal the gap.2. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the main body has a rear opening for the terminal module being forwardly assembled into the main body.3. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the main body has a front opening opposite to and communicating with the rear opening claim 2 , and the terminal module and the main body cooperate to form the mating cavity.4. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insulator has an assembling arm extending forwardly claim 1 , the conductive terminals are retained in the assembling arm one by one along a front-to-back direction claim 1 , the connecting legs extend in a same side claim 1 , the main body has a mounting face having an assembling slot rearwardly going through a rear face of the main body claim 1 , the connecting legs are forwardly assembled into the main body along the assembling slot.5. The electrical connector as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the insulator has a rear cover claim 4 , the assembling arm extends forwardly ...

Submersible Connector Seal

A connector seal for use in a submersible connection apparatus may include a shell comprising an internal channel and a groove disposed on an external surface of shell. The connector seal may also include an annular seal member disposed in the groove of the shell. The annular seal member may be configured to hermetically piston seal the connector seal within the submersible connection apparatus. The connector seal may also include a first interconnect disposed within the internal channel at a first end of the shell, a second interconnect disposed within the internal channel at a second end of the shell, a conductive pin configured to make an electrical connection through the connector seal. The conductive pin may extend between and disposed within the first interconnect and the second interconnect. 1. A connector seal for use in a submersible connection apparatus , the connector seal comprising:a shell comprising an internal channel and a groove disposed on an external surface of shell;an annular seal member disposed in the groove of the shell, the annular seal member being configured to hermetically piston seal the connector seal within the submersible connection apparatus;a first interconnect disposed within the internal channel at a first end of the shell;a second interconnect disposed within the internal channel at a second end of the shell; anda conductive pin configured to make an electrical connection through the connector seal, the conductive pin extending between and disposed within the first interconnect and the second interconnect.2. The connector seal of further comprising a dielectric sleeve disposed within the internal channel between the first interconnect and the second interconnect;wherein the conductive pin passes through an internal channel of the dielectric sleeve;wherein the dielectric sleeve isolates the conductive pin from the first interconnect and the second interconnect.3. The connector seal of claim 2 , wherein the dielectric sleeve is ...

Power Plug Device and the Manufacturing Method Thereof

This invention provides a power plug device and the manufacturing method thereof, the power plug device comprises a power-connected base; a cover is configured to the power-connected base, wherein the cover can cover the internal components of the power-connected base, such as at least one plug and a printed circuit board, a gap between the cover and a lid is filled with an insulating compound for preventing liquid ingress, and then the power plug device is sealed by using an ultrasonic welding. 1. A power plug device , comprising:a power-connecting base, having at least one plug, wherein an inner edge of said power-connecting base comprises a plurality of supporting elements;a printed circuit board, having a first region and a second region, wherein said first region is electrically coupled to said at least one plug;a cover, having a concave portion surrounded with a rim, wherein said second region of said printed circuit board is configured into said concave portion, and said rim is placed on said plurality of supporting elements, wherein said cover is configured with a hole;a cable, electrically coupled to said printed circuit board via said hole;a lid, configured with said power-connecting base and on said cover, wherein only the rim of said cover is filled with an insulating compound for lightening weight of said power plug device and preventing liquid ingress; andan ultrasonic welding seal configured to seal said power plug device.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein said power-connecting base comprises at least one passage claim 1 , and said at least one plug is passed through said at least one passage.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein said first region of said printed circuit board comprises at least one first contact and said second region comprises at least one second contact claim 1 , wherein said at least one first contact is electrically connected to said at least one plug claim 1 , and said at least one second contact is electrically connected to said ...

Electrical Connecting Unit and Sealing Arrangement For An Electrical Connector and Method for its Production

An electrical connecting unit for an electrical connector comprises an adhesive disposed at least partially circumferentially around the electrical connecting unit or at at least a side of the electrical connecting unit. The adhesive is elastically and/or plastically deformable and adheres to the electrical connecting unit to provide a seal for the electrical connector. 1. An electrical connecting unit for an electrical connector , comprising:an adhesive disposed at least partially circumferentially around the electrical connecting unit or at at least a side of the electrical connecting unit, the adhesive is elastically and/or plastically deformable and adheres to the electrical connecting unit to provide a seal for the electrical connector.2. The electrical connecting unit of claim 1 , wherein the connecting unit has an assembly section in which the adhesive is disposed claim 1 , and in a round cross-section of the assembly section the adhesive is formed as an at least partially circumferential bulb seal.3. The electrical connecting unit of claim 1 , wherein the connecting unit has an assembly section in which the adhesive is disposed claim 1 , and in a rectangular cross-section of the assembly section the adhesive is formed as a bulb seal on at least one large-area side of the assembly section claim 1 , the bulb seal extends substantially transversely to an axial extent of the connecting unit.4. The electrical connecting unit of claim 3 , wherein the adhesive has a sealing cap disposed at a longitudinal end section of the bulb seal.5. The electrical connecting unit of claim 1 , wherein:the adhesive is elongated and rests fixedly against the electrical connecting unit;the adhesive forms a highest point of at least one side of the electrical connecting unit; and/orthe adhesive is disposed in a seal recess of the electrical connecting unit.6. A sealing arrangement for an electrical connector claim 1 , comprising:a connector receptacle formed of an insulative material ...

TOOL FOR TREATING A SEAL WIPING SURFACE OF A SEALED CONNECTOR

A tool configured to apply a lubricant includes an insert disposed within a shroud of an electrical connector. The insert has a central cavity and passages extending from the central cavity to portals defined in an outer surface of the insert and a spray valve disposed within the insert configured to dispense a lubricant mist into the central cavity, through the passages to the portals, and onto a seal wiping surface of the electrical connector. 1. A tool configured for preparing a sealed connector system for connection , said sealed connector system comprising a male connector body , a female connector body defining a shroud configured to receive the male connector body , and a resilient seal arranged intermediate the male connector body and the female connector body , said tool comprising:an insert defining a central cavity and a plurality of passages extending from the central cavity to portals defined in an outer surface of the insert; anda spray valve disposed within the insert configured to dispense a lubricant mist into the central cavity and through the plurality of passages to the portals.2. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the insert is configured to be disposed within the shroud.3. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the portals are configured to deposit the lubricant mist onto a seal wiping surface of the shroud.4. The tool according to claim 3 , wherein the insert is configured to limit application of the lubricant mist to the seal wiping surface.5. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the insert and the spray valve are configured to accommodate a perfluoropolyether based lubricant.6. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the insert and the spray valve are configured to accommodate a phenylmethyl polysiloxane based lubricant.7. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the resilient seal axially surrounds a portion of the male connector body.8. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the spray value is connected to an air supply and a ...

Connector device manufacturing method

A connector device having a multiple of connector connection terminals of differing connector frontage forms is such that when there is a change in a disposition of a connector frontage, or when using a different connector connection terminal, there is a need to newly prepare a molding die for the whole device. Because of this, the invention includes a first step of fabricating an integrally molded article including a connector connection terminal, forming a connector housing by integrating a multiple of integrally molded articles fabricated in the first step, and forming a connector frontage corresponding to each integrally molded article.

CABLE CONNECTION SYSTEM

A cable connection system for connecting a metal jacketed electrical cable with a primary housing, including a socket electrical connector contained within a primary housing bore, a pin electrical connector connected with the cable, a rigid electrical insulating sleeve extending between the pin electrical connector and the metal jacket, and a primary housing compression fitting for mechanically connecting the cable with the primary housing. The cable connection system may further include a secondary housing mechanically connected with the primary housing and a secondary housing compression fitting for mechanically connecting the cable with the secondary housing. A method for assembling the cable connection system including preparing the cable and the pin electrical connector for use, extending the pin electrical connector through the compression fittings and the housing bores to electrically connect the pin electrical connector and the socket electrical connector, connecting the housings, and tightening the compression fittings. 1. A cable connection system comprising:(a) a primary housing having a proximal primary housing end and a distal primary housing end, wherein the primary housing defines a primary housing bore extending within the primary housing from the proximal primary housing end, and wherein the proximal primary housing end is comprised of an external primary housing thread;(b) at least one socket electrical connector contained within the primary′ housing bore and electrically isolated from the housing;(c) a metal jacketed electrical cable comprising an electrical conductor, a metal jacket surrounding the conductor, and an electrical insulating material disposed between the conductor and the metal jacket, wherein the cable has a distal cable end, wherein the metal jacket terminates at a jacket termination distanced from the distal cable end, wherein the insulating material terminates at an insulating material termination distanced from the cable end, ...

TERMINAL-PROVIDED WIRE, METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME AND JIG

A terminal-provided wire () includes a wire () formed by covering a core () with an insulation coating (), a terminal () to be connected to the core () exposed at an end of the wire (), and a shrinkable tube () for sealing a wire connecting portion () formed by connecting the exposed core () and the terminal (). An inclined surface (A) for making a thickness of the core () smaller toward the tip of the core () is formed by welding on a part of the exposed core () before the wire connecting portion (). 1. A terminal-provided wire , comprising:a wire formed by covering a core with an insulation coating;a terminal to be connected to the core exposed at an end of the wire; anda shrinkable tube for sealing a wire connecting portion formed by connecting the exposed core and the terminal,wherein an inclined surface for making a thickness of the core smaller toward the tip of the core is formed by welding on a part of the exposed core before the wire connecting portion.2. A terminal-provided wire according to claim 1 , wherein the wire connecting portion is formed by welding.3. A method for manufacturing a terminal-provided wire including a wire formed by covering a core with an insulation coating claim 1 , a terminal to be connected to the core exposed at an end of the wire and a shrinkable tube for sealing a wire connecting portion formed by connecting the exposed core and the terminal claim 1 , wherein:an inclined surface for making a thickness of the core smaller toward the tip of the core is formed by placing the exposed core on the terminal and welding the tip of the exposed core.4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein the wire connecting portion is formed together with the inclined surface by welding in an inclined surface forming step of forming the inclined surface.5. A jig used in a method for manufacturing a terminal-provided wire including a wire formed by covering a core with an insulation coating claim 3 , a terminal to be connected to the core exposed at ...

ELECTRICAL FEEDTHROUGH SYSTEM AND METHODS OF USE THEREOF

An electrical feedthrough assembly has a lower assembly having a first end and a second end. The lower assembly includes an outer body with a lower housing and an upper housing disposed within a bore of the outer body and a first conductor extending from the lower housing to the upper housing. Additionally, the lower housing extends axial outward from the outer body to form the first end and the upper housing extends axial outward from the outer body to form the second end. Further, the electrical feedthrough assembly has an upper assembly having body extending from a first end to a second end. The second body includes a pin end at the first end and the pin end is inserted into an opening of the second end of the lower assembly. A second conductor is disposed within the body. A chamber within the body holds the first conductor. 1. An electrical feedthrough assembly , comprising: an outer body with a lower housing and an upper housing disposed within a bore of the outer body,', 'wherein the lower housing extends axial outward from the outer body to form the first end,', 'wherein the upper housing extends axial outward from the outer body to form the second end, and', 'a first conductor extending from the lower housing to the upper housing, wherein at least one portion of the first conductor is enclosed in a first insulator; and', 'an upper assembly having body extending from a first end to a second end, wherein the second body comprises:', 'a pin end at the first end, wherein the pin end is inserted into an opening of the second end of the lower assembly,', 'a second conductor disposed within the body, wherein at least one portion of the second conductor is enclosed in a second insulator, and', 'a chamber within the body, wherein the chamber is configured to hold the first conductor,, 'a lower assembly having a first end and a second end, wherein the lower assembly compriseswherein the second conductor is conductively connected to the first conductor,wherein a length ...

Machining of enclosures for implantable medical devices

Connector enclosure assemblies for medical devices provide an angled lead passageway. The lead passageway which is defined by electrical connectors and intervening seals within the connector enclosure assembly establishes the angle relative to a base plane of the connector enclosure assembly. Various other aspects may be included in conjunction with the angled lead passageway, including an angled housing of the connector enclosure assembly, feedthrough pins that extend to the electrical connectors where the feedthrough pins may include angled sections, and a set screw passageway set at an angle relative to the lead passageway to provide fixation of a lead within the lead passageway.

Connector And Method Of Manufacturing The Connector

A connector includes a connector housing and a cable assembly configured to be inserted into the connector housing and fixed to the connector housing. The cable assembly has a cable, a terminal portion configured to electrically connect the cable to an external terminal, and a sealing assembly pressed into an outer sheath of the cable and forming a watertight seal with the cable. The sealing assembly is disposed separately from the terminal portion. The cable assembly is elastically connected to a first fastening portion of the connector housing. 1. A connector , comprising:a connector housing; anda cable assembly configured to be inserted into the connector housing and fixed to the connector housing, the cable assembly including a cable, a terminal portion configured to electrically connect the cable to an external terminal, and a sealing assembly pressed into an outer sheath of the cable and forming a watertight seal with the cable, the sealing assembly is disposed separately from the terminal portion, the cable assembly is elastically connected to a first fastening portion of the connector housing.2. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the sealing assembly includes a main body having a main hole through which the cable passes in a central portion of the main body claim 1 , a first fastener configured to be elastically connected to the first fastening portion is integrally formed on the main body and faces the first fastening portion.3. The connector of claim 2 , wherein the sealing assembly includes a sub body having a subhole through which the cable passes in a central portion of the sub body claim 2 , the sub body is connected to the main body.4. The connector of claim 3 , wherein the sealing assembly includes a seal interposed between the main body and the sub body claim 3 , the seal is pressed into the outer sheath of the cable to form the watertight seal.5. The connector of claim 4 , wherein the sealing assembly includes a plurality of connecting rods ...

PLUG FOR AN UNDERSEA CABLE

A plug for joining a polyethylene (PE) jacketed cable to a PE tube is provided. The plug includes first and second heating wires and a PE body. The PE body includes a first section and a second section. The first section is insertible into the PE tube and includes a first surface to engage with the PE tube. The first heating wires are embeddable in the first surface. The second section is within the first section and the PE jacketed cable is insertible into the second section. The second section includes a second surface to engage with the PE jacketed cable. The second heating wires are embeddable in the second section. 1. A plug for joining a polyethylene (PE) jacketed cable to a PE tube , the plug comprising:first and second heating wires; and a first section insertible into the PE tube and comprising a first surface to engage with the PE tube and in which the first heating wires are embeddable; and', 'a second section within the first section and into which the PE jacketed cable is insertible, the second section comprising a second surface to engage with the PE jacketed cable and in which the second heating wires are embeddable., 'a PE body comprising2. The plug according to claim 1 , wherein the first and second sections are annular and co-axial and the second section is thicker than the first section.3. The plug according to claim 1 , wherein the first surface is annular and faces radially outwardly and the second surface is annular and faces radially inwardly.4. The plug according to claim 1 , wherein the first heating wires are embeddable in an outermost surface of the first surface and the second heating wires are embeddable in an innermost surface of the second surface.5. The plug according to claim 1 , wherein the PE tube is formed to define a first bore receptive of the PE body and the second section is formed to define a second bore receptive of the PE jacketed cable.6. The plug according to claim 1 , further comprising additional heating wires claim 1 , ...

Heat Sealed Connector Assembly

Heat sealing a connector assembly can be performed by providing connector assembly in component accessible state, overlaying sealing tape on electrical contacts and housing, sealing tape being impregnated with heat sensitive adhesive, the overlaying leaving the dimples exposed, and sealing the connector assembly by applying heat to heat sensitive sealing tape. 1providing the connector assembly in component accessible state;providing sealing tape, the sealing tape comprising a thin film impregnated with a heat sensitive adhesive;overlaying the housing and the flat pad portion of at least some of the electrical contacts with the sealing tape leaving at least some of the dimples substantially exposed;applying an amount of heat to the sealing tape, the amount of heat sufficient to liquefy the heat sensitive adhesive such that the liquefied adhesive flows over a surface of the housing and the plurality of electrical contacts, wherein the dimples remain exposed; andsealing the electrical contact assembly by allowing the liquefied adhesive to cure.. A method for heat sealing an electrical connector assembly, the electrical connector assembly having a plurality of electrical contacts each having a flat pad portion and an upraised portion in the form of a dimple, at least one window bracket arranged to engage a corresponding latch on a plug when the plug is inserted and engaged with the electrical connector assembly, comprising: This U.S. patent application claims priority under 35 U.S.C. 119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application entitled “Heat Sealed Connector Assembly” by Jol having Application Ser. No. 61/378,843 and filed Aug. 31, 2010 and is incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes.The described embodiments relate generally to small form factor electronic devices. More particularly, providing grounding support for a connector is described.The outward appearance of a small form factor electronic device, including its design and its heft can be important ...

COMPACT ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SYSTEM

An electrical connection system () for connecting at least two electrical wires (W) together in a secure housing. A non-electrically conductive base () has a plurality of ports () corresponding to at least the number of wires being connected together with an end of each wire being inserted through a respective port. Exposed ends of the wires are then twisted together. A non-electrically conductive cap () is sized and shaped to align with and fit over a top of the base with the twisted together exposed ends of the wires fitting within the cap. The base and cap together form a shell in which the twisted together wires are securely enclosed. 1. An electrical connection system for securely connecting at least two electrical wires together comprising:a non-electrically conductive base having a plurality of ports formed therein corresponding to at least the number of wires being connected together, an end of each wire to be connected together being inserted through a respective one of the ports; and,a non-electrically conductive cap sized and shaped to align with and fit over a top of the base, the cap being fitted over the base after an end of each wire inserted through the base is exposed and the exposed ends of the wires are twisted together, the exposed ends of the twisted together wires fitting within the cap after the cap is fitted over the base with abutting surfaces of the base and cap aligning with and being in registry with each other.2. The system of further including means for interlocking the base and cap together so to form a shell in which the wires are securely enclosed.3. The system of in which individual ports formed in the base are sealed until punctured by an end of a wire inserted through an opening defined by the port.4. The system of in which the base is a multi-sided base and a locking bracket is formed on each side thereof for interlocking the base and cap together.5. The system of in which an arm depends from each side of the cap and extends a ...

TERMINAL BOX, SOLAR CELL MODULE WITH TERMINAL BOX, AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SOLAR CELL MODULE WITH TERMINAL BOX

A terminal box includes a terminal box main body (M), a terminal plate () to which a lead wire () introduced in the terminal box main body (M) is coupled, and a fixed portion () that secures at least the terminal plate () to the terminal box main body (M). The terminal box includes a filler () that seals a peripheral area of the terminal plate (). The terminal plate () includes an opening portion () that serves as a filler supply port and an air vent port. 1. A terminal box , comprising:a terminal box main body;a terminal plate to which a lead wire introduced in the terminal box main body is coupled; anda fixed portion that secures the terminal plate to the terminal box main body, whereinthe terminal box includes a filler that seals a peripheral area of the terminal plate, andthe terminal plate includes an opening portion that serves as a filler supply port and an air vent port.2. The terminal box according to claim 1 , further comprisinga partition plate disposed upright on the terminal box main body, the partition plate being close to the terminal plate, whereina space in the terminal box main body including the terminal plate surrounded by the partition plates is sealed with a filler.3. The terminal box according to claim 1 , whereinthe opening portion is a hole.4. The terminal box according to claim 3 , whereinthe hole is formed at a center portion of the terminal plate in a direction perpendicular to a direction that the lead wire is coupled.5. The terminal box according to claim 3 , whereinthe fixed portions are disposed at least two positions,the terminal plate is secured to a plurality of the fixed portions, and the hole is disposed between the fixed portions.6. The terminal box according to claim 1 , wherein the opening portion is a cutout portion formed at a side end portion of the terminal plate.7. The terminal box according to claim 6 , whereinthe fixed portions are disposed at least two positions,the terminal plate is secured to a plurality of the fixed ...

METHOD OF WATERPROOFING COATED ELECTRIC WIRE ATTACHED CONNECTOR TERMINAL

A method of waterproofing a coated electric wire attached connector terminal which is formed of metal material and which includes a barrel part which is crimped to a conductor which is exposed from a sheath, a terminal part, a connecting plate which is formed between the barrel part and the terminal part, and connects the barrel part and the terminal part. The method includes an adhesive material applying step in which adhesive material is applied to the connecting plate, and a molded part molding step in which the coated electric wire attached connector terminal is placed in a metal mold to form an injection space around the connecting plate, the barrel part and the sheath and resin is injected into the injection space to cover the connecting plate, the barrel part and the sheath with a resin molded part. 1. A method of waterproofing a coated electric wire attached connector terminal which is formed of metal material and which includes a barrel part which is crimped to a conductor which is exposed from a sheath at one end of an electric wire , a terminal part to be electrically connected to a mating terminal , a connecting plate which is formed between the barrel part and the terminal part , and connects the barrel part and the terminal part , the method comprising:an adhesive material applying step in which adhesive material is applied to the connecting plate, anda molded part molding step in which the coated electric wire attached connector terminal is placed in a metal mold to form an injection space around the connecting plate, the barrel part and the sheath and resin is injected into the injection space to cover the connecting plate, the barrel part and the sheath with a resin molded part,wherein, in the adhesive material applying step, among the surfaces of the connecting plate which has a bottom wall, and side walls which stands up to be opposed from two ends of the bottom wall, the adhesive material is applied to at least one of the inner surface of the ...

Waterproof connector structure and method for producing connector housing

There is provided a waterproof connector structure which includes a pair of connector housings. An opening end portion of a cylindrical body of one connector housing is inserted into an opening end portion of a cylindrical body of another connector housing at the time of fitting. One cylindrical body has a projection part which is provided to protrude outward in a radial direction from the opening end portion thereof entirely in a circumferential direction. The projection part is provided on a front side in a fitting direction from an opening part of a terminal receiving chamber surrounded by the one cylindrical body.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONNECTOR

The present disclosure provides a method for manufacturing connector, comprising steps of: Obtaining a terminal module comprising a terminal body and a plurality of terminals, wherein the terminal body comprises an interface part, a hollow area, and an electrical connecting part, the hollow area is disposed between the interface part and the electrical connecting part, the plurality of terminals is disposed on the terminal body, each terminal passes through the interface part, the hollow area, and the electrical connecting part. Assembling a housing on the terminal module, wherein the hollow area passed by the plurality of the terminals is exposed from the housing. Inject-molding a waterproof block into the hollow area, wherein the waterproof block encases the plurality of the terminals disposed in the hollow area, the waterproof block is disposed between the interface part and the electrical connecting part. 1. A method for manufacturing a connector , comprising:obtaining a terminal module comprising a terminal body and a plurality of terminals, wherein the terminal body comprises an interface part, a hollow area, and an electrical connecting part; the hollow area being disposed between the interface part and the electrical connecting part; the plurality of terminals being disposed on the terminal body; and each terminal passing through the interface part, the hollow area, and the electrical connecting part;assembling a housing on the terminal module, wherein the hollow area passed by the plurality of the terminals is exposed from the housing; andinject-molding a waterproof block into the hollow area, wherein the waterproof block encases the plurality of the terminals disposed in the hollow area; and the waterproof block is disposed between the interface part and the electrical connecting part.2. The method for manufacturing connector according to claim 1 , further comprising:inject-molding a waterproof ring on an outer wall of the housing close to the interface ...

FLAMEPROOF ELECTRICAL FEED-THROUGH

A flameproof feed-through () includes a feed-through element () comprising a substantially planar shape, a first interface region (), and a second interface region (), wherein one or more conductors () extend between the first interface region () and the second interface region (). The flameproof feed-through () further includes one or more body portions () assembled to the feed-through element (), with the one or more body portions () holding the feed-through element () in position with respect to the aperture. The first interface region () of the feed-through element () extends at least partially to a first side () of the flameproof feed-through () and wherein the second interface region () of the feed-through element () extends at least partially to a second side () of the flameproof feed-through (). 1200200. A flameproof feed-through () adapted for use with an aperture , with the flameproof feed-through () comprising:{'b': 210', '211', '212', '217', '211', '212, 'a feed-through element () comprising a substantially planar shape, a first interface region (), and a second interface region (), wherein one or more conductors () extend between the first interface region () and the second interface region (); and'}{'b': 220', '210', '220', '210, 'one or more body portions () assembled to the feed-through element (), with the one or more body portions () holding the feed-through element () in position with respect to the aperture;'}{'b': 211', '210', '201', '200', '212', '210', '202', '200, 'wherein the first interface region () of the feed-through element () extends at least partially to a first side () of the flameproof feed-through () and wherein the second interface region () of the feed-through element () extends at least partially to a second side () of the flameproof feed-through ().'}2200210210. The flameproof feed-through () of claim 1 , with the feed-through element () comprising a printed circuit board (PCB) ().3200217217. The flameproof feed-through () of ...

Connector terminal and manufacturing method of connector terminal

A connector terminal ( 10 ) which includes a barrel portion ( 21 ) to which a core wire ( 12 ) exposed from an outer cover ( 13 ) of an electric cable ( 11 ) is electrically connected, a tab terminal portion ( 31 ) that is electrically connected to a mating terminal and, a resin mold which covers and waterproofs the barrel portion ( 21 ) and an end portion of the electric cable ( 11 ). Before the connector terminal ( 10 ) is finalized, the connector terminal ( 10 ) is connected to a carrier ( 42 ) through an interconnection portion ( 41 ) and is separated from the carrier ( 42 ) at interconnection portion ( 41 ). A cutting groove ( 44 ) is formed on the interconnection portion ( 41 ) along a width direction thereof.

WATERPROOF CONNECTOR AND ASSEMBLY METHOD

The waterproof connector includes a cover and a waterproof connector component cooperated with the cover. The waterproof connector component comprises a body, a gasket and a fastening piece, an outer surface of the body has a first groove and a second groove, the gasket is positioned on the first groove, the fastening piece is positioned on the second groove. 1. A waterproof connector comprising:a cover having a mounting hole;a waterproof connector component cooperated with the cover through the mounting hole;wherein the waterproof connector component comprises a body, a gasket and a fastening piece, an outer surface of the body has a first groove and a second groove, the gasket is positioned on the first groove, the fastening piece is positioned on the second groove.2. The waterproof connector of claim 1 , wherein the body is consisted of multiple cylinders claim 1 , the cylinders have a common axis and different diameters claim 1 , a diameter of a cylinder correspondingly to the first groove is greater than a diameter of a cylinder correspondingly to the second groove.3. The waterproof connector of claim 1 , wherein an outer surface of the body protruded outwardly to form a first ring claim 1 , a second ring and a third ring spaced from the second ring claim 1 , the second ring locates between the first ring and the third ring.4. The waterproof connector of claim 3 , wherein the first ring and the second ring commonly define the first groove claim 3 , the second ring and the third ring commonly define a second groove.5. The waterproof connector of claim 3 , wherein a diameter of the first ring claim 3 , the second ring and the third ring are greater than that of the body claim 3 , the diameter of the first ring is greater than that of the second ring claim 3 , the diameter of the second ring is equal to that of the third ring.6. The waterproof connector of claim 3 , wherein the mounting hole protruded inwardly to form a fixed block claim 3 , an end of the body ...

ELECTRIC WIRE WITH TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING SAME

An electric wire with a terminal, includes an insulated wire which includes a core wire and an insulating layer covering the core wire, a seal member which is disposed in one end portion of the insulated wire and covers the insulating layer, a metal terminal which extends from the end portion of the insulated wire and is connected to the core wire and a waterproof resin portion which covers from a seal member covering part of the insulated wire to an electrical connection part of the metal terminal. The insulating layer contains an olefin resin. The waterproof resin portion contains a polyester, a polyamide, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, or a mixed resin thereof. The seal member includes an inner layer containing an ethylene resin and an outer layer laminated on the inner layer and containing a polyester, a polyamide, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, or a mixed resin thereof. 1. An electric wire with a terminal , comprising:an insulated wire which includes a conductive core wire and an insulating layer covering an outer periphery of the core wire;a cylindrical seal member which is disposed in a vicinity of one end portion of the insulated wire and which covers an outer periphery of the insulating layer;a metal terminal which extends from the end portion of the insulated wire and which is electrically connected to the core wire; anda waterproof resin portion which covers at least a part from a seal member covering part of the insulated wire to an electrical connection part of the metal terminal,wherein the insulating layer contains an olefin resin as a main component,wherein the waterproof resin portion contains a polyester, a polyamide, an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, or a mixed resin thereof as a main component, and 'a cylindrical inner layer containing an ethylene resin as a main component, and', 'wherein the seal member includes'}an outer layer which is laminated on an outer peripheral side of the inner layer and which contains a polyester, a ...

ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

An electrical junction box comprises an electrically conductive housing and at least one cable end wherein an everted braided shield section of the cable end is received in a retainer section of the housing and an electrically conductive adhesive is provided. 1. A method of manufacturing an electrical junction box having an electrically protective housing and at least one cable end defining an axial direction , the method comprising the steps of:providing the least one cable end;everting a braided shield of the cable to partially surround an isolating jacket of the least one cable end, thereby forming an everted braided shield section;providing an electrically conductive housing which has a retainer section for receiving the everted braided shield section of the least one cable end, said retainer section having at least one protrusion for urging against the everted braided shield section;applying an electrically conductive adhesive to the retainer section or to the everted braided shield section of the least one cable end;inserting the least one cable end in the housing with the everted braided shield section being placed in the retainer section and the everted braided shield abutting against the protrusion; andclosing the housing.2. The method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the step of applying an electrically conductive adhesive to the retainer section or to the everted braided shield section of the least one cable end includes applying an electrically conductive adhesive to the retainer section and to the everted braided shield section of the least one cable end.3. The method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein an annular sealing ring is placed over the isolating jacket of the least one cable end and is inserted in a receptacle of the housing.4. The method in accordance with claim 1 , wherein two complementary half-shells are provided to form at least part of the housing claim 1 , each of said half-shells forming part of the retainer section.5. The method ...

AC Power Transfer Over Self-Passivating Connectors

Methods and systems to transform an alternating current into constant-polarity constant or pulsed voltages, provide these to a first group of contacts of an electrical connector assembly such that none of the contacts is subjected to polarity reversal, receive the constant-polarity constant or pulsed voltages from a second group of contacts of the electrical connector assembly, and reconstruct the alternating current from these voltages. 1. A system for providing an alternating current (AC) or voltage over a plurality of electrical contacts , wherein one or more of the electrical contacts cannot tolerate rapid polarity reversal in an electrolytic environment , the system comprising:an AC source; andan AC deconstruction circuit configured to receive an alternating current from the AC source, transform the alternating current from the AC source into a constant-polarity voltage signal, and provide the constant-polarity voltage signal to the electrical contacts such that none of the electrical contacts is subjected to a polarity reversal.2. The system of claim 1 , further comprising:an AC reconstruction circuit configured to receive the constant-polarity voltage signal from the electrical contacts, and to reconstruct the alternating current from the constant-polarity voltage signal.3. A method for providing an alternating current over a plurality of electrical contacts claim 1 , wherein one or more of the electrical contacts cannot tolerate rapid polarity reversal in an electrolytic environment claim 1 , the method comprising:transforming the alternating current into a constant-polarity voltage signal; andproviding the constant-polarity voltage signal over the plurality of electrical contacts such that none of the electrical contacts is subjected to a polarity reversal.4. The method of claim 3 , further comprising:receiving the constant-polarity voltage signal via the electrical contacts; andreconstructing the alternating current from the constant-polarity voltage ...

STRUCTURE FOR END OF MI CABLE AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

The present invention provides a structure for an end of an MI cable, capable of being produced in a short time with a small number of processing steps. In the structure for the end of the MI cable, a connector including metal pins is attached to the end of the MI cable, and the metal pins respectively have sharp-pointed front ends stuck into the end faces of the wires of the MI cable, and rear ends functioning as electrodes for connection with a soft cable. 1. A method for producing a structure for an end of an MI cable in which one or a plurality of wires are held in a cylindrical metal sheath with a mineral insulating powder interposed therebetween ,wherein the structure includes a connector attached to the end of the MI cable, the end being formed by cutting the MI cable substantially at a right angle with respect to an axial direction thereof, a metal sleeve having one through hole, and having at least one end in the shape of a cylindrical portion having an inner diameter that allows an inner face of the cylindrical portion to come into contact with an outer face of the metal sheath, wherein the end of the MI cable is inserted into the cylindrical portion, and an end of the cylindrical portion is welded around the entire circumference of the metal sheath of the MI cable;', 'a hermetic sealant made of an insulating material, provided in front of the end of the MI cable inserted into the through hole of the metal sleeve with respect to the insertion direction, and having an outer circumference in contact with the metal sleeve around the entire inner circumference thereof, thereby preventing the outside air from entering the side of the metal sleeve on which the MI cable has been inserted; and', 'metal pins provided in the same number as the number of the wires of the MI cable, made of an electric conductive material harder than the wires of the MI cable, inserted via the hermetic sealant into the through hole of the metal sleeve in an axial direction thereof, and ...

Aluminum Electrical Wire with Crimped Terminal and Method for Producing Aluminum Electrical Wire with Crimped Terminal

Provided is a method for producing an aluminum cable with crimping terminal in which a copper or copper alloy crimping terminal is crimped to a conductor that is exposed by peeling off an insulating covering member in a terminal portion of an aluminum cable in which an outer periphery of the conductor constituted by twisting a plurality of aluminum or aluminum alloy strands is covered with the insulating covering member. The method includes an exposed conductor water-repellent treatment process of performing a water-repellent treatment to an outer peripheral surface of the exposed conductor with a water-repellent agent including a solvent having water-repellency. 1. A method for producing an aluminum cable with crimping terminal in which a copper or copper alloy crimping terminal is crimped to a conductor that is exposed by peeling off an insulating covering member in a terminal portion of an aluminum cable in which an outer periphery of the conductor constituted by twisting a plurality of aluminum or aluminum alloy strands is covered with the insulating covering member , the method comprising:an exposed conductor water-repellent treatment process of performing a water-repellent treatment to an outer peripheral surface of the exposed conductor with a water-repellent agent including a solvent having water-repellency.2. The method for producing the aluminum cable with crimping terminal according to the claim 1 , whereinin the exposed conductor water-repellent treatment process, the water-repellent treatment with the water-repellent agent is performed with respect to the outer peripheral surface of the conductor before the crimping terminal is crimped.3. The method for producing the aluminum cable with crimping terminal according to claim 1 , whereinin the exposed conductor water-repellent treatment process, the water-repellent treatment with the water-repellent agent is performed with respect to at least a portion of the conductor which is exposed from the crimping ...

CONNECTOR AND INJECTION METHOD FOR FILLER MATERIAL

A connector includes a connector housing, an inner plate that supports a terminal connected to a one end portion of an electric wire and that is accommodated in an inside of the connector housing, and filler material that fills the inside of the connector housing which has accommodated the inner plate and that is then hardened so as to cover a connection part of the electric wire and the terminal. The filler material adheres to a first portion within an inner surface of the connector housing and to an outer surface of the inner plate. A release layer is provided between a second portion within the inner surface of the connector housing and an outer surface of the filler material opposite to the second portion. 1. A connector comprising:a connector housing having a tubular shape;an inner plate that supports a terminal connected to a one end portion of an electric wire and that is accommodated in an inside of the connector housing; andfiller material that fills the inside of the connector housing which has accommodated the inner plate and that is then hardened so as to cover a connection part of the electric wire and the terminal,wherein the filler material adheres to a first portion within an inner surface of the connector housing and to an outer surface of the inner plate; andwherein between a second portion within the inner surface of the connector housing and an outer surface of the filler material opposite to the 15 second portion, a release layer is provided that is composed of releasing material and is interposed in contact with the second portion and the outer surface of the filler material.2. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the release layer is provided between the second portion and the outer surface of the filler material adhering to a portion of the outer surface of the inner plate opposite to the second portion.3. The connector according to claim 1 , wherein the release layer is formed such as to face a space for accommodating a counterpart ...

METHOD FOR PROTECTING TERMINAL-CONNECTING PORTION OF INSULATED ELECTRICAL WIRE BY INSERT MOLDING

A method for protecting a terminal-connecting portion of an insulated electrical wire by means of insert molding, the terminal-connecting portion being disposed at one end portion of the insulated electrical wire, comprising the step of: 1. A method for protecting a terminal-connecting portion of an insulated electrical wire to which a terminal is connected , the terminal-connecting portion being disposed at one end portion of the insulated electrical wire , comprising the step of:grounding an opposite end portion of the insulated electrical wire before the terminal-connecting portion is introduced into a die, andinsert-molding the terminal-connecting portion of the insulated electrical wire at a state where both voltage to ground of the insulated electrical wire and voltage to ground of the terminal are 0.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the grounding is continued until the insert molding is completed. The invention relates to a method for protecting a terminal-connecting portion of an electrical wire, to which a terminal is connected, by using resin.An electrical wire which can be generally used in a wiring harness for a vehicle is connected to terminals at its both ends. Each of the terminals is received in a terminal-receiving portion of a variety of connector housings, and is capable of being electrically connected to other connectors, other electric junction box, a variety of devices or the like.Such an electrical wire having both ends to which terminals are connected can be provided in accordance with the following process.Firstly, an end portion of a core portion (i.e., a conductor portion) is exposed by partly removing an insulating covering from the end portion of the electrical wire. The exposed core portion (i.e., the end portion of the core portion) is disposed such that is abuts against a caulking portion (i.e., an electrical wire-connecting portion) which is disposed in the terminal, and the caulking portion is deformed by means of a ...

SHROUDED CABLE CONNECTOR WITH VENTILATION

A shrouded connector and associated methods of manufacture are provided. The shrouded connector includes an insulating shroud which includes at least one ventilation passageway which communicates an internal cavity of the insulating shroud with an annular space of the insulating shroud, the annular space adjacent an exterior of the insulating shroud. 1. (canceled)2. The shrouded connector of claim 5 , wherein the conductive element is a single pin connector.3. The shrouded connector of claim 5 , wherein the insulating shroud is a one piece integral component.4. The shrouded connector of claim 5 , wherein the insulating shroud includes an interior passageway for routing electrical wiring claim 5 , the interior passageway communicating with the internal cavity of the insulating shroud.5. A shrouded connector for an electrical cable claim 5 , the connector comprising:a conductive element;an insulating shroud, the insulating shroud defining a major longitudinal axis and having an internal cavity for receipt of the conductive element;wherein the insulating shroud includes a plurality of ventilation passageways running parallel to the major longitudinal axis of the insulating shroud, the plurality of ventilation passageways disposed adjacent the conductive element and in communication with the internal cavity: andwherein the plurality of ventilation passageways are circumferentially arranged relative to the conductive element and equally spaced in a circumferential direction.6. The shrouded connector of claim 5 , wherein the plurality of ventilation passageways includes four ventilation passageways which are spaced apart 90° in the circumferential direction.7. The shrouded connector of claim 5 , wherein each of the plurality of ventilation passageways has a generally square or rectangular cross sectional shape.8. (canceled)9. A shrouded connector for an electrical cable claim 5 , the connector comprising:a conductive element;an insulating shroud, the insulating shroud ...

OVERMOLDED HARNESS CONNECTOR FOR VEHICLE CAMERA

A method of forming an electrical cable connector for electrically connecting to a camera of a vehicle includes providing a cable, a plurality of terminals and a retaining element. The terminals are pressed into respective receiving portions and passageways of the retaining element, such that pin ends of the terminals protrude from the retaining element. Ends of the electrically conductive wires of the cable are electrically connected at wire receiving ends of the terminals. When the terminals are pressed into the retaining element and the wire ends are electrically connected at the wire receiving ends of the terminals, a wire-terminal-retainer construction is formed at the end of the cable. The wire-terminal-retainer construction is placed in a molding device and a unitary connector end is molded at and over the wire-terminal-retainer construction. The molded unitary connector end includes a connector portion and a sleeve portion. 1. A method of forming a connector for an electrical cable for electrically connecting to a camera of a vehicle , said method comprising:providing a cable having a plurality of electrically conductive wires, wherein each of said wires is electrically insulated from the others of said wires, and wherein said wires are within an outer sleeve of said cable;stripping said outer sleeve of said cable and stripping electrically insulating material from ends of said wires to provide exposed ends of said electrically conductive wires;providing a plurality of terminals each having a wire receiving end and a pin end opposite said wire receiving end;providing a non-electrically conductive retaining element having a plurality of receiving portions and passageways separated by respective walls of said retaining element;pressing said terminals into respective ones of said receiving portions and passageways of said retaining element, wherein walls of said retaining element electrically isolate said terminals from one another, and wherein said pin ends of ...

Flat cable and waterproof cable

A flat cable that includes a plurality of cores each including one insulated wire and/or a plurality of insulated wires that are twisted together, the cores being lined up in a cable width direction, which is orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the insulated wires; a sheath that collectively covers the plurality of cores; and a space that is surrounded by an outer surface of one of the plurality of cores, an outer surface of another one of the plurality of cores that is adjacent to the one of the plurality of cores, and an inner surface of the sheath.