УБИРАЕМОЕ ГНЕЗДО РОЗЕТКИ ПИТАНИЯ, СБОРНАЯ УБИРАЕМАЯ РОЗЕТКА ПИТАНИЯ, ТРАНСПОРТНОЕ СРЕДСТВО (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ ЗАМЫКАНИЯ ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЙ ЦЕПИ

Изобретение относится к розеткам питания транспортного средства. Транспортное средство содержит сборную убираемую розетку питания. Розетка содержит убираемое гнездо розетки, содержащее корпус гнезда, смещаемую убираемую заглушку, упругий элемент, штепсель питания. Корпус гнезда содержит первый электрический контакт, подающий электрический ток от источника питания. Заглушка содержит головную часть для удержания второго электрического контакта. Головная часть содержит фланец, выполненный с возможностью приема уплотнительной прокладки. Упругий элемент расположен с возможностью смещения заглушки от первого электрического контакта. Штепсель питания выполнен с возможностью ответного взаимодействия с внутренней областью корпуса гнезда. Способ замыкания электрической цепи в розетке питания состоит в том, что обеспечивают розетку и штепсель питания, содержащий третий электрический контакт. Продвигают штепсель питания во внутреннюю область корпуса гнезда розетки, посредством чего третий электрический ...

ПОЗИЦИОНИРУЕМАЯ СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНАЯ ПАНЕЛЬ

Предлагается панельная сборка (100), включающая в себя панельное устройство (110), установленное на раме (120) с возможностью перемещения между не отклоненным положением и по меньшей мере одним отклоненным положением. Панельное устройство (110) может перемещаться между множеством отклоненных положений. Панельное устройство (110) может блокироваться в любом отклоненном или не отклоненном положении. Каждый конец панельного устройства (110) имеет два следящих элемента (128). Каждый следящий элемент (128) скользит по схеме (127, 227, 327, 427) расположения каналов по мере перемещения панельного устройства (110) между положениями. Изобретение обеспечивает улучшенный доступ к разъемам с разных сторон сборки. 4 н. и 12 з.п. ф-лы, 22 ил.

ШТЕПСЕЛЬНЫЙ РАЗЪЕМ С ЗАХВАТНОЙ ВТУЛКОЙ

Штепсельный разъем содержит электрический соединитель и втулку. Электрический соединитель имеет противоположные первый и второй концы. Первый конец выполнен с возможностью вращения относительно второго конца и с возможностью соединения с сопряженным соединителем. Второй конец выполнен с возможностью заделки кабеля. Втулка имеет внешнюю поверхность захвата и внутреннее отверстие для ввода в нее электрического соединителя, причем втулка и первый конец соединителя выполнены с возможностью совместного вращения. Технический результат - облегчение захвата соединителя при сборке и повышение надежности сопряжения с ответным соединителем. 3 н. и 19 з.п. ф-лы, 13 ил.

СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО ОДНОКРАТНОГО ИСПОЛЬЗОВАНИЯ И КАРТРИДЖ ДЛЯ КУРИТЕЛЬНОГО ИЗДЕЛИЯ И СООТВЕТСТВУЮЩИЙ СПОСОБ

... 1. Соединительное устройство однократного использования, содержащеекорпус, определяющиймножество ниток резьбы,множество выемок, соответственно размещенных между нитками резьбы, иотверстие, проходящее через одну или большее количество ниток резьбы, иприспособление однократного использования, содержащеестопорный штифт, выполненный с возможностью изменения конфигурации между отведенным положением, в котором стопорный штифт, по меньшей мере частично, отведен из отверстия, и вытянутым положением, в котором стопорный штифт проходит через отверстие и блокирует по меньшей мере одну из выемок,смещающее приспособление, выполненное с возможностью смещения стопорного штифта к вытянутому положению, иприспособление разъединения, выполненное с возможностью удерживания стопорного штифта в отведенном положении и высвобождения стопорного штифта после вхождения ниток резьбы и выемок во взаимодействие с сопряженным соединительным устройством.2. Соединительное устройство однократного использования по п. 1, ...

ШТЕКЕРНЫЙ СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬ

СПОСОБЫ КОНФИГУРИРОВАНИЯ КОНТАКТОВ РАЗЪЕМА

Изобретение относится к разъемам (соединителям) для соединения двух электронных устройств, в частности к реверсивным разъемам с конфигурируемыми контактами. Техническим результатом является динамическое конфигурирование контактов разъема стороны хоста на основе информации, полученной от подключенного аксессуара. Предложен способ конфигурирования контактов первого разъема, где контакту в разъеме стороны хоста может быть назначена одна из нескольких функций, которая может зависеть от аксессуара, связанного с хост-системой, и сигналов, подаваемых/используемых аксессуаром. Например, когда только аудиоаксессуар соединен с хост-системой, по меньшей мере один из контактов на разъеме стороны хоста может быть сконфигурирован для переноса аудиоданных. Способ включает: обнаружение сопряжения второго разъема с первым разъемом и в ответ на обнаружение посылку команды через один из контактов и ожидание ответа на команду. Если действительный ответ на команду принят, система определяет ориентацию второго ...

ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОЕ ШТЕПСЕЛЬНОЕ УСТРОЙСТВО, ЗАТВОР ДЛЯ КОНТРОЛЯ (ВАРИАНТЫ) И СПОСОБ КОНТРОЛЯ ЭЛЕМЕНТА ШТЕПСЕЛЬНОГО УСТРОЙСТВА

... 1. Система (1, 2, 100) электрического штепсельного устройства, содержащая:- первый элемент (1) штепсельного устройства и совместимый с ним второй элемент (2) штепсельного устройства, который может быть подключен к первому элементу (1) штепсельного устройства по направлению (x) соединения;- затвор (100), который расположен перед первым элементом (1) штепсельного устройства,отличающаяся тем, что затвор содержит следующие компоненты:a) кольцо (120), выполненное с возможностью вращения на опорах, со сквозным отверстием (126), в которое неподвижно можно вставить второй элемент (2) штепсельного устройства;b) по меньшей мере, одну заслонку (130, 130'), выполненную с возможностью перемещения между закрытым положением и открытым положением;c) соединительные элементы (121, 131, 131'), выполненные с возможностью преобразования вращательного движения кольца (120) в перемещение заслонки (130, 130') из ее закрытого в открытое положение.2. Система по п.1,отличающаяся тем, чтозатвор (100) имеет фиксирующие ...

УСТРОЙСТВО ЭЛЕКТРИЧЕСКОГО СОЕДИНЕНИЯ УЛУЧШЕННОЙ ПРОВОДИМОСТИ

... 1. Устройство электрического соединения, содержащее два проводника (12) и (14), каждый из которых имеет контактную поверхность, и промежуточный проводящий элемент (10), расположенный между контактными поверхностями проводников, при этом промежуточный проводящий элемент содержит каркас из губчатого металла с открытыми порами, выполненный с возможностью уменьшения электрического сопротивления соединения, отличающееся тем, что промежуточный проводящий элемент содержит каркас из губчатого металла, выбранного из группы, в которую входят железо, кобальт, никель и их сплавы, на который непосредственно нанесено, по меньшей мере, одно покрытие из меди, олова, индия или одного из их сплавов.2. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что покрытие выполнено из меди или одного из ее сплавов, и на него тоже нанесено покрытие из олова, индия или одного из их сплавов.3. Устройство по п.1, отличающееся тем, что, по меньшей мере, один из двух проводников (12, 14) выполнен из алюминия.4. Устройство по одному ...

СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬНЫЙ УЗЕЛ

... 1. Соединительный узел для соединения силового электрического кабеля (1) к подводному морскому трубопроводу (8) и его отсоединения, в частности, для прямого электрического нагрева, содержащий охватывающий конический элемент (6), прикрепленный к соединительной пластине (2) на поверхности трубопровода (8), ответный охватываемый конический элемент (5), закрепленный на конце силового кабеля (1), и болтовое стягивающее средство (70) для обеспечения контакта между охватывающим коническим элементом (6) и охватываемым коническим элементом (5), отличающийся тем, что стягивающее средство (70) включает в себя первый штыревой элемент (7), способный входить в первое гнездо (16) охватывающего конического элемента (6), имеющее отверстие, направленное в сторону, противоположную направлению конуса (12) охватывающего конического элемента (6) и предназначенное для размещения первого штыревого элемента (7), при этом первый штыревой элемент (7) имеет стягивающий болт (7а), внутренний конец которого способен ...

СОЕДИНИТЕЛЬ ПРЕДВАРИТЕЛЬНОГО РАЗОГРЕВА

... 1. Соединитель (1) предварительного разогрева, предусмотренный для электрического соединения анодного стержня (2) к анодной раме (6) электролизера (4) на фазе предварительного разогрева электролизера (4), отличающийся тем, что соединитель (1) предварительного разогрева содержит средства подвешивания на анодную раму (6) и средства опоры, предусмотренные для приложения давления на анодный стержень (2), чтобы удерживать его прижатым к анодной раме (6), при этом средства подвешивания и средства опоры расположены и выполнены таким образом, чтобы соединитель (1) предварительного разогрева наложить на так называемый постоянный соединитель (12), предусмотренный для электрического и механического соединения анодного стержня (2) c анодной рамой (6) при функционировании электролизера (4) в непрерывном режиме.2. Соединитель (1) предварительного разогрева по п. 1, отличающийся тем, что средства подвешивания и средства опоры расположены и выполнены таким образом, чтобы соединитель (1) предварительного ...

Verteilerleiste einer Telekommunikationsanlage

Handwerkzeug zur Entriegelung von Steckverbindungen

Montagevorrichtung zur Anbringung einer Kontaktfederleiste auf einer Halteprofilleiste eines Gehäuseteils

Hilfs-Einpassvorrichtung

Eine Hilfs-Einpassvorrichtung (1) enthält einen ersten und einen zweiten Vorrichtungskörper (12a, 12b), die so eingerichtet sind, dass sie einen Verbinder von beiden Seiten des Verbinders her halten, einen ersten Zwischenraum-Einstellmechanismus (14), der so eingerichtet ist, dass er den ersten und den zweiten Vorrichtungskörper (12a, 12b) mit einstellbarem Zwischenraum verbindet, einen ersten und einen zweiten Hebelkörper (32a, 32b), die von dem ersten bzw. dem zweiten Vorrichtungskörper (12a, 12b) schwenkbar getragen werden, und einen zweiten Zwischenraum-Einstellmechanismus (34), der so eingerichtet ist, dass er den ersten und den zweiten Hebelkörper (32a, 32b) entsprechend einem mit dem ersten Zwischenraum-Einstellmechanismus (14) eingestellten Zwischenraum zwischen dem ersten und dem zweiten Vorrichtungskörper (12a, 12b) mit einstellbarem Zwischenraum verbindet.

Rückspiegelanordnung mit vorgespannter elektrischer Verbindung

Rückspiegelanordnung, umfassend:eine Leiterplatte (PCB);einen elektrischen Verbinder, der mit der PCB elektrisch gekoppelt ist; undmindestens ein Vorspannelement, das elektrisch leitfähig ist und zwischen und in Kontakt mit der PCB und dem elektrischen Verbinder positioniert ist, wobei das mindestens eine Vorspannelement derart konfiguriert ist, dass es sich als Reaktion auf eine Verschiebung des elektrischen Verbinders zusammendrückt oder expandiert, und wobei ein Zusammendrücken oder Expandieren von dem mindestens einen Vorspannelement dazu dient, eine elektrische Verbindung zwischen der PCB und dem elektrischen Verbinder aufrechtzuerhalten.

Rückspiegelanordnung mit vorgespannter elektrischer Verbindung

Steckverbindung mit bewegbarem Führungselement

Steckverbindung, aufweisend: ein erstes Steckergehäuse (101), welches Buchsenanschlüsse darin und eine Öffnung (102), die sich nach vorne öffnet, aufweist, ein zweites Steckergehäuse (201), welches mit dem ersten Steckergehäuse (101) verbindbar ist, welches Steckanschlüsse aufweist, die mit den Buchsenanschlüssen elektrisch verbindbar sind, und eine Öffnung (202a) aufweist, die sich nach vorne öffnet, einen vorderen Halter (300), der durch die Öffnung (102) des ersten Steckergehäuses (101) eingesetzt und daran befestigt ist, und ein bewegbares Führungselement (400), welches durch die Öffnung (202a) des zweiten Steckergehäuses (201) eingesetzt und gleitbar daran angeordnet ist, einen elastischen Arm (220), der in dem zweiten Steckergehäuse (201) ausgebildet ist, einen Lösevorsprung (320), der an dem vorderen Halter (300) ausgebildet ist, einen Raum (324), der in einer Verbindungsrichtung hinter dem Lösevorsprung (320) ausgebildet ist, wobei vor dem Verbinden des ersten und zweiten Steckergehäuses ...

Kontaktiereinheit, Befestigungsverfahren und Schraubwerkzeug zur Durchführung des Verfahrens

Die Erfindung betrifft eine vormontierte Kontaktiereinheit (10) mit einer Schraube (12), die einen Kopf (16) und einen Schaft (18) aufweist, und einer Halteeinheit (14), wobei die Halteeinheit (14) einen Anschlussteilhalteabschnitt (28) aufweist, in den wenigstens ein Anschlussteil (40) einführbar ist, und einen Schraubenhalteabschnitt (26) aufweist, in den die Schraube (12) in Längsrichtung (22) eingeführt ist, derart, dass die Schraube (12) darin in Längsrichtung (22) verliersicher, jedoch drehbar gehalten ist, und dass ein Anschlussteil (40), das in den Anschlussteilhalteabschnitt (28) eingeführt wird, die eingeführte Schraube (12) elektrisch kontaktieren kann, wobei an dem Kopf (16) ein radial vorstehender Anlageabschnitt (70) ausgebildet ist und der Schraubenhalteabschnitt (26) einen Schulterabschnitt (72) aufweist, mittels dessen sich der Anlageabschnitt (70) axial an der Halteeinheit (14) abstützt.

Werkzeug zur Befestigung eines Anschlusselements sowie ein Set bestehend aus einem solchen Werkzeug und einer Anschlusskrone

Ein Werkzeug zur Befestigung eines Anschlusselements (1), insbesondere einer Anschlusskrone, vorzugsweise zur Übertragung eines Breitband-Powerline-Signals über ein Energieversorgungsnetzwerk, an einem Anschlussmittel (7) einer elektrischen Anlage (11), mit einem Handgriff (12) und einem mit dem Handgriff (12) verbundenen, stabartigen Trageelement (13), wobei im Bereich des freien Endes (15) des Trageelements (13) ein Außengewinde (14) ausgebildet ist. Des Weiteren ist ein Set bestehend aus einem solchen Werkzeug und einer Anschlusskorne (1) angegeben.

VERFAHREN UND VORRICHTUNG ZUM VERBINDEN EINER SONDE MIT LEITERPLATTE MIT EINEM AUS ZWEI HALBSCHALEN BESTEHENDEN VERBINDUNGSSTECKER

Steckverbindersystem für eine Elektromobilitätsbox

Die Erfindung betrifft ein Steckverbindersystem (1) zum Anschließen einer Elektromobilitätsbox, bestehend aus einer Steckerbuchse (3) und einem Steckverbinder (2), wobei die Steckerbuchse (3) einen Berührschutz für die in der Steckerbuchse (3) integrierten Kontaktbuchsen (9, 9') aufweist, wobei der Steckverbinder (2) einen Positionierungssteg (4) aufweist, welcher eine Steckführung bietet und gleichzeitig eine Deaktivierung des Berührschutzes beim Zusammenstecken von Steckerbuchse (3) und Steckverbinder (2) bereitstellt. Die Erfindung bezieht sich weiterhin auf ein Verfahren zur Verwendung eines Steckverbindersystems bestehend aus einer Steckerbuchse (3) und einem Steckverbinder (2), wobei beim Zusammenstecker von Steckerbuchse (3) und Steckverbinder (2) wird zunächst ein Positionierungssteg (4) des Steckverbinders (2) in eine Positionierungsöffnung (15) des Gehäusekörpers (10) der Steckbuchse (3) geführt, wobei der Positionierungssteg (4) greift dabei an einem Randbereich der Positionierungsöffnung ...

Abziehvorrichtung zum Entfernen elektrischer Geräte

Vorrichtung zum Befestigen eines elektrischen Steckers an einer schwer zugänglichen Stelle, insbesondere in einem Kraftfahrzeug

Ladungsvorrichtung für ein beweglichen Roboter

Electrical connector

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ASSEMBLING A WIRE HARNESS

Mechanism for connecting and locking a cable connector to a bushing

A shroud (70) round a T- connector is guided by its bosses (94) into the arms of a latch lever mechanism (22) attached to apparatus having a bushing, when the connector is moved towards the bushing (42) by a shotgun stick (74) attached to an arm (102) of the shroud (70). A latch at the top (as shown) of the lever engages a keeper (82) to prevent return of the lever, and allow the shotgun stick to be detached from the arm (102) to push the lever to a more advanced latched position and thereby push the connector fully home. An intermediate piggy-back connector (194, Fig. 5) may be likewise connected to the bushing before the connector.

Extractor tool

A tool 20 for extracting a plug 10 having a spring retaining tag 14, has a hollow cylinder open along it length 24 so that the tool 20 can slide over cable 12 which is attached to the plug 10. The tool 20 has a cam 28 at one end which compresses the spring tag 14 into slot 29 in the cam as the tool 20 is rotated. The slot 29 prevents relative rotation of the cable 12. The open part 24 of the cylinder subtends at an angle between 120{ and 140{ degrees.

Apparatus for separating a circuit board from a housing

An apparatus (200) and method is provided which permits effective removal of a circuit board from sealed housing while minimizing stress, bending and flexing of circuit board sufficiently to prevent damage to circuit board and its electronic components. The apparatus includes a base (204) to support the housing (16) and a force transmitter 104 to transmit a separation force to the exposed surfaces (30, 34, 36) of one or more connectors of the circuit board. This apparatus effectively distributes the separation force across exposed surfaces of the connectors to create substantially uniform pressure on the connectors and thus the circuit board. The apparatus (200) separates the circuit board (32) from the housing (16) by applying a pulling force (202) to the connector (34) of the circuit board (32).

Apparatus for remote handling of plugs and sockets

CONNECTOR EXAMINING DEVICE

Opening a sealed circuit board module

An apparatus for opening a sealed module containing a circuit board is disclosed. The sealed module comprises an upper section 14, a lower section 16 and a circuit board 32 located in between and having at least one connector 38 which protrudes through the upper section. A force transmitter (104, Fig 3) is provided having a cross plate 116 and at least one force transmitting surface 118 corresponding in size to the at least one connector. A force applicator 106 is used to apply pressure on the connector via the force transmitting surfaces. The upper section is supported by the walls 110 of the base 102, so the sections separate as shown in Fig 8. Also disclosed are two methods of removing the circuit board from the lower section (Figs 10 and 15). The module could be an engine control module (ECM) for a vehicle.

Switch pack assembly for cable clusters of networks switches and the special release tool assembly thereof

The present invention relates to a switch pack assembly for cable clusters of network switches and the special release tool assembly thereof, the switch pack assembly comprises a central framework and two covers arranged movably at two sides of the central framework, several longitudinal parallel cable-oriented holding troughs are arranged on the central framework, the main body of the cover covers on the cable-oriented holding troughs to correspondingly form cable-oriented cavities four sides of each of which are closed, open windows are arranged at the positions on the main body of the cover corresponding to the front parts of at least one pair of cable-oriented cavities distributed symmetrically along the longitudinal central axis of the cover, and a longitudinal sliding guide component and a whole-body-pulling resisting component are further arranged on the outside of the switch pack assembly for cable clusters.

Tool used for connecting busbars

A tool used for connecting busbars comprises a stationary portion 1 and a movable portion 2, which moves on shafts (11, 12) attached to the stationary portion. Each portion has clamping portions (27) and positioning pillars (25, 111, Fig 2) to clamp a busbar. Loading portion 3 holds rods (Fig 13). Heating portions (17, 26) heat the busbars to expand them, the loading portion is rotated to align the rods with holes in the busbars, and a hydraulic or pneumatic means is used to move the movable portion towards the stationary portion using a movable shaft (13). Once the ends of the rods are engaged in the busbars the loading portion is rotated out of the way and the busbars moved completely together. The tool allows the busbars to abut end-to-end.

Fibre optic connector assembly and ancillary devices

EXTRACTION TOOL

Fibre optic assembly connector

Electrical connector

An apparatus for connecting two electrical connectors together, comprising: a locking collar 100; a first electrical connector 200; and a second electrical connector 300; where the first electrical connector comprises one or more electrical contacts arranged to mate with one or more electrical contacts in the second electrical connector in order to form an electrical connection, and the collar is arranged to receive at least a portion of the first and second connectors and releasably lock the first and/or second connector. Preferably at least one of the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector may comprise a main body portion (320, figure 7) comprising at least one channel 202 on a surface for cooperating with the protrusion 106 of the locking collar, and a contact portion (330) may comprise a cartridge (340) positioned within the main body portion, wherein the contact portion further comprises at least a first male contact (332) and a first female contact (342) connected ...

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).

Apparatus for changing a light bulb from ground level

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

Subsea high voltage connection assembly

Operation method for operating busbar docking platform

STECKVORRICHTUNG FUR ELEKTRISCHE LEITUNGEN

SOCKET ELEMENT AND PLUG CONNECTOR THEREBY

TOOL FOR THE ASSEMBLY OF ELECTRICAL LINKS.

FLEXIBLE PRONG AND PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION FROM A METAL PLATE

ZENTRALLE CONNECTION FOR GUMPTION ELECTRONIC TORCHES

AUTOMATIC ELECTRICAL CLUTCH

Mounting tool for a connector

ELECTRICAL CONTACT RECEPTACLE

Power plug retention device

A power plug retention device for use with a power plug inserted in a power receptacle is provided. The power plug retention device includes a body including an insertion portion and a gripping portion formed along an insertion axis of the body. The insertion portion is shaped as a wedge configured to be inserted in a gap between the power plug and the power receptacle. The gripping portion includes an insertion force receiving surface formed orthogonal to the insertion axis and configured to receive an insertion force from a user in an insertion direction along the insertion axis to thereby insert and lodge the wedge in the gap to form an interference fit between the wedge, the power plug, and the power receptacle when the wedge is inserted in the gap.

Wedge connector assembly and method thereof

A wedge connector system for connecting first and second elongate electrical conductors includes a C-shaped sleeve member, a wedge member and a locking mechanism. The sleeve member defines a sleeve cavity and opposed first and second sleeve channels on either side of the sleeve cavity. The wedge member includes a wedge body having first and second opposed wedge side walls. The locking mechanism includes a lock member including a sleeve engagement portion, and a clamping mechanism coupled to the wedge member. The sleeve member and the wedge member are configured to capture the first and second conductors such that the first conductor is received in the first sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the first wedge side wall and the second conductor is received in the second sleeve channel between the sleeve member and the second wedge side wall. The locking mechanism is mountable on the sleeve member and the wedge member such that the sleeve engagement portion interlocks with the sleeve ...

Techniques for configuring contacts of a connector

Systems and methods for configuring contacts of a first connector includes detecting mating of a second connector with the first connector and in response to the detection, sending a command over one of the contacts and waiting for a response to the command. If a valid response to the command is received, the system determines the orientation of the second connector. The response also includes configuration information for contacts in the second connector. The system then configures some of the other contacts of the first connector based on the determined orientation and configuration information of the contacts of the second connector. K__ 600 Detect physical connection between an accessory-side 602 connector and a host-side connector Send a command to the accessory requesting 604 configuration information Receive response from the accessory including 606 configuration information for the contacts in the accessory-side connector Configure the contacts in the host-side connector based 608 ...

An electrical connector

An electrical connection component for a machine cable is described. The electrical connection component is suitable for transmission of power with voltage levels greater than or equal to 1 k V and comprises a first electrical contact arranged for electrically coupling with a second contact and arranged for direct or indirect coupling to a conductor of the machine cable. The electrical connection component also comprises a housing in which at least a portion of the first electrical contact is positioned, a flexible element for engaging with an outer surface portion of the machine cable, and a cable clamping assembly arranged to couple with a portion of the housing and to clamp the flexible element such that the clamped flexible element secures the machine cable relative to the housing.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND CONTACT ELEMENT THEREFOR

DSX JACK INCLUDING SLIDING REAR CONNECTOR

A connector assembly and method, the assembly having a housing which defines a connector window. A connector is disposed within the window. The connector is slidable between a first and second position relative to the housing. The assembly may include a carriage for receiving one or mor connectors. The carriage slides with the connectors between first and second positions. The assembly may include means for retaining the carriage and connectors in a selected position relative to the housing.

TOOL FOR TIGHTENING OR LOOSENING CABLE SCREW CONNECTIONS

APPARATUS FOR RELEASING TELEDAPT CABLES FROM DEEPLY RECESSED RJ CONNECTORS

There is provided, in combination, male and female cooperating teledapt connectors located in a recess with respect to a mounting surface so as to minimize electrostatic discharge between an operator's hand and the connectors, wherein the male connector has a main body from which a tongue projects, and the female connector defines a groove in which the tongue is adapted to lie. The tongue has shoulders which, when the connectors are put together, come into contact with abutments formed in the female connector, such contact preventing release of the connectors until pressure is exerted to move the tongue toward the main body and thus to break contact between the shoulders and the abutments. The key to achieving this is the provision of an actuator having an attachment portion and an operative portion, the attachment portion being adapted to mount the operative portion so that the operative portion extends adjacent the tongue and projects out of the recess far enough to be manipulated so ...

A DOWNHOLE OPTICAL FIBER WET CONNECT SYSTEM AND METHOD

A method for wet-connecting an optic fiber in a downhole environment comprises supporting one of a first and second portion of a connector body with a flex-support within an opening of a first portion of a tool body, the opening loosely receiving the connector body portion; moving the other of the first and second portions of the connector body, the other portion being located within a second portion of the tool body, into mating contact with the one of the first and second portions; and buckling the flex-support to decouple a mechanical load on the connector from the mating of the first and second portions of the tool body.

VARIABLE TRANSMITTANCE OPTICAL FILTER AND USES THEREOF

Variable transmittance optical filters capable of transitioning from a light state to a dark state on exposure to UV radiation and from a dark state to a light state with application of an electric voltage are provided. The optical filters comprise a switching material that comprises one or more chromophores that have electrochromic and photochromic properties.

ELECTROSURGICAL DEVICE HAVING A DIELECTRIC SEAL

An electrosurgical device is provided having at least one elastomeric seal capable of providing bio-contamination and dielectric protection by inhibiting the ingress of fluids and contaminants through the nose and actuator areas. The elastomeric seal is manufactured from a thermoplastic elastomer or resin which while in liquid form is placed within a mold. A housing section having the main circuit components and mechanisms of the electrosurgical device is then placed within the mold. Once the elastomer cures, the elastomeric seal seals the components and mechanisms within the housing partial-section. The elastomeric seal defines a flexible first opening at a distal end of the electrosurgical device to accommodate varying diameters of electrodes or blades connected to the nose area of the elctrosurgical device. An actuator seal is also provided on the actuator area of the electrosurgical device to prevent fluids and contaminants from entering the electrosurgical device through the actuator ...

IMPACT HAMMER ELBOW TOOL

TOOL COUPLER FOR USE WITH A TOP DRIVE

A tool coupler includes a first component having a shaft and a plurality of locking members; a second component having an inner housing for receiving the shaft and a plurality of complementary locking member; and an outer housing configured to rotationally lock the first component to the second component.

CONNECTOR REMOVAL TOOL

A connector removal tool comprising a rigid press and release device for removing a connector from an electronics assembly. Upon engagement of the rigid press and the release device, first and second press members of the rigid press engage and move about a pair of deflecting engagement members of the release device to cause the pair of deflecting engagement members to deflect to compress and unlock interlocking tabs of the connector to facilitate removal from the electronics assembly. A single motion of the rigid press can cause unlocking of the connector. Alternatively, a connector removal tool comprises biased deflecting rigid press members that engage directly with a connector to unlock the interlocking tabs of the connector to facilitate removal of the connector from an electronics assembly.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Connector assembly for connecting and/or disconnecting an electric power cable (1) to/from a subsea pipeline (8), in particular for direct electric h eating (DEH) thereof, comprising : a female cone element (6) mounted (2) to the pipeline (8) surface, - a complementary male cone element (5) attached t o an end of the power cable (1), and bolt tightening means (70) for securing contact between the female cone element (6) and the male cone element (5). The tightening means (70) comprises in a first stab member (7) adapted to be received in a first receptacle (16) in said female cone element ( 6), said first receptacle (16) has an opening facing in opposite direction of the con e (12) of the female cone element (6) for receiving said first stab member ( 7), and a tightening bolt (7a) is provided in said first stab member (7) wit h an inner end (7c) of the bolt (7a) being adapted to engage said male cone element (5) and with an outer end (7b) being accessible for the connecting a nd/or disconnecting ...

CONFIGURABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR KEY FOR ELECTRONIC DOOR LOCKS

A configurable electrical connector key for connecting an electronic door lock to an external unit, such as a lock monitoring or control system, includes a connector key housing shaped to engage the electronic door lock and a configurable circuit mounted within the connector key housing that makes a configured interconnection between selected components within the door lock and the external unit. The combination of an electrical connector key and an electronic door lock and a system and method including multiple differently configured electrical connector keys and one or more standardized electronic door locks allow selected sensors and functions of the door lock to enabled by selecting an appropriately configured electrical connector key.

COMPOSITE AND NANOWIRE CONDUIT

An electrical wiring system comprises a plurality of electrical conduits, each of which comprises a plurality of electrically conductive wires, a carrier encapsulating and electrically insulating the wires from each other, the carrier being composed of a rigid material, and at least connector carried by the carrier in electrical communication with the wires. The electrical wiring system further comprises a junction box comprising a plurality of interconnecting wires and a plurality of connectors electrically coupled together by the interconnecting wires. The plurality of connectors of the junction box are coupled to the plurality connectors of the electrical conduits.

AUTOMATED TIGHTENER FOR A WET MATEABLE CONNECTION ASSEMBLY

Automated tightener for a wet mateable connection assembly comprising a first and a second watertight case, the automated tightener bearing a fixing assembly and comprising a first and a second sliding portions arranged in a parallel lay, connected together by a push/pull actuator substantially orthogonal thereto, each sliding portion being provided with operable engagers.

LUMINAIRE ADAPTOR

The present disclosure relates to a G24 plug adaptor for use in retrofitting a traditional plug-in energy-saving luminaire, the traditional plug-in energy-saving luminaire initially adapted to receive a traditional energy-saving lamp, to be compatible with a non-traditional panel lamp such as, but not limited to, an energy-saving LED panel lamp. The G24 plug adaptor comprises a G24 plug base comprising a plurality of contact pins, an electrical connector adapted to couple to the non-traditional lamp, and an electrical supply line connecting the G24 plug base to the electrical connector. A method of retrofitting a traditional energy-saving luminaire to be compatible with a non-traditional panel lamp by using the G24 plug adaptor, the method comprising removing a reflector of the traditional plug-in energy-saving luminaire, is also disclosed herein.

MATING ASSURANCE SYSTEM AND METHOD

A mating assurance system (100) includes first and second microphones (110, 111) configured to be located in a vicinity of a mating zone (112) for electrical connectors. The first microphone is located a first distance from the mating zone and the second microphone being located a second distance from the mating zone. The first and second microphones are configured to detect audible sound when the electrical connectors are mated. An output unit (114) is connected to the first and second microphones and receives audio signals from the first and second microphones. The output unit processes the audio signals from the first microphone and from the second microphone for mating assurance.

DEVICE, SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR DETERMINING FITTING CONDITIONOF CONNECTOR

A device, a system, and a method can highly accurately determine the cond ition of joining of a connector. The device (10) for determining fitting con dition of a connector has an input section (11) that is attached to a worker and into which detection results including sound information and accelerati on information measured when the connector is fitted are inputted, a sound i nformation determination section (13) that, based on the detection results i nputted into the input section (11), determines whether the sound informatio n satisfies predetermined conditions, and an acceleration information determ ination section (15) that determines, with respect to the detection results having determined by the sound determination section (13) that they satisfy the conditions, whether the acceleration information satisfies predetermined conditions. The determination device (10) determines that the connector is appropriately fitted only when both the sound information and the accelerati on information ...

PERCUTANEOUS POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PERMANENTLY IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICES AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

The invention relates to a permanent percutaneous electric connection device intended to be fixed in an osseous structure of a patient to electrically connect an internal entity (150) located inside the body of the patient to an entity external to said body. The device encloses electric connection means running from a first connector to be connected to the external entity to a second connector to be connected to the internal entity. The device has an extension member (120) extending from a socket of the first connector. The extension member is designed for full osseous burial into the osseous structure with its free end (121) being substantially flush with the surface of said osseous structure. The device also comprises an electric connection member (130) comprising the second connector securely fastened to the free end of the extension member (120).

PERMANENT GROUND POINT FOR SPLICING CONNECTORS

A permanent ground point for a splicing connector is provided. The ground point is comprised of a ground rod that is permanently attached to a port on the splicing connector. A grounding clamp may then be attached to the ground point after the system is de-energized in order to provide a safe connection to system ground.

OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL FIXTURE AND PORTABLE LOWERING TOOL THEREFOR

OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL FIXTURE AND PORTABLE LOWERING TOOL THEREFOR An overhead electrical fixture including a lowerably serviceable fixture portion that may be readily lowered by a portably lowering tool to facilitate servicing by a technician at ground level. The overhead fixture includes a mounting base adapted to be secured relatively high above ground level, such as in a church. In the normal operating position, the serviceable fixture portion is releasably secured to the mounting base by a relatively short length of cable secured at one end to the serviceable fixture portion, and at the opposite end to a cable connector, such as a ring. The ring rests against the mounting base adjacent a slotted opening in the normal operating position. The ring may be engaged by a hook at the lowering tool and rotated so that the ring may pass through the slotted opening in the mounting base to effect release and lowering of the serviceable fixture portion. The portable lowering tool includes a series ...

AUTOMATIC DISTRIBUTION DEVICE FOR TELECOMMUNICATION AND DATA LINES

An automatic distribution device for telecommunication and data lines comprises connection terminals for connecting exchange cables and subscriber cables, and also comprises a remotely-controllable connection device with a grip element. In order to automate a distribution device having terminal blocks, the connection terminals are disposed in terminal blocks oriented radially to a central axis. The connection device is pivotally supported in the central axis, and the grip element may be radially swung out from the connection device.

Verfahren und Werkzeug zum Verbinden von Endstücken von elektrischen Leitern

Outil pour l'assemblage de deux objets complémentaires

Gerät zum Einstossen von mit Kontaktstücken versehenen Stromleiterenden in Kontaktbüchsen.

Elektrische Kupplung mit Buchse und Stift

Kurzschlussstecker zur Verwendung in Verteilertafeln

Werkzeug zum Einsetzen und Herausziehen eines Steckerstiftes in eine bzw. aus einer Buchse

Werkzeug zum Verbinden und Trennen einer Steckbuchsenkupplung

Automatische, elektrische Verbindungen herstellende Kupplung

ELEKTRISCHE STECKVORRICHTUNG FUER EINEN AUTOMATISCHEN KUPPLUNGSKOPF VON SCHIENENFAHRZEUGEN.

Werkzeug zum Einsetzen eines Gegenstandes in ein Aufnahmeorgan

Kabelanschlussvorrichtung mit mehreren Kontakten

Automatische elektrische Kupplung für die Heiz- und Steuerstromkreise von Vollbahnen

Outil pour appliquer un connecteur électrique sur une borne

Spring clamp testing device - has outer rigid test pins and intermediate spring contact pins cooperating with respective clamp contacts

The testing device (1), has a contact pin (45) for insertion in each spring clamp. The testing device (1) is used with an auxiliary tool which has two spaced prongs fitted either side of it, to cooperate with the two rigid outer contact pins (4) of the testing device. The intermediate pins (5) are provided by spring pins. These have a spring path which is greater than the displacement of the testing device (1) between the point of contact of the points (52) of the spring contacts (5) with the spring clamp surfaces and the point of contact of the body (3) of the testing device (1) with the clamp rail. USE - For number of spring clamps attached to rigid current rail.

Plug and procedure for its production.

Gemäss einem Aspekt der Erfindung wird ein Stecker für einen elektrischen Steckverbinder zur Verfügung gestellt, der wie an sich bekannt eine Mehrzahl von Steckerkontakten (6.1) aufweist, die mit einer entsprechenden Anzahl von Anschlusselementen beispielsweise Schneidklemmen, Klemmkontakten oder eventuell auch Lötstellen zum Anschluss je einer elektrischen Kabelader elektrisch verbunden oder verbindbar sind. Der Stecker zeichnet sich dadurch aus, dass pro Steckerkontakt ein Leiter als auf der Oberfläche eines als gegossenes Kunststoffteil ausgebildeten Steckerkörpers (1) 3-dimensional aufgewachsene, dort haftende Leiterbahn (6) ausgebildet ist, welcher sowohl den Steckerkontakt (6.1) bildet als auch diesen mit dem Anschlusselement elektrisch verbindet.

CONNECTING ARRANGEMENT FOR ATTACHING AND SEPARATING A CABLE CONNECTION AS WELL AS USE THE SAME.

Klemmvorrichtung.

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Klemmvorrichtung (1) zum Verbinden von elektrischen Leitern bei Elektroinstallationen in Gebäuden, umfassend ein Stiftgehäuse (3) mit Kontaktstiften (17a, 17b) und ein Buchsengehäuse (5) mit Ausnehmungen (11) für Kontaktklemmen (21). Die Kontaktklemmen (21) umfassen Rastelemente zum ausreissfesten Verbinden mit dem Buchsengehäuse (5) und Rastelemente zum ausreissfesten Verbinden mit den Kontaktstiften (17a, 17b) beim Stiftgehäuse (5). Die Enden der Leiter werden mit Kontaktklemmen (21) verbunden. Jede Kontaktklemme (21) wird ausreissfest mit dem Buchsengehäuse (5) oder mit einem der Kontaktstifte (17a, 17b) verbunden. Beim Verbinden des Buchsengehäuses (5) und des Stiftgehäuses (3) werden die Kontaktstifte (17a, 17b) ausreissfest mit den zugehörigen Kontaktklemmen (21) verbunden. Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Verbinden von elektrischen Leitern.

Electric shock preventing socket and use method thereof

A lead connecting device for electric power field wiring

An alternating current charging device of an electric vehicle and a control method thereof

Passive charge cord release system for an electric vehicle

In accordance with exemplary embodiments, passive release of a charge cord is provided for a vehicle. The vehicle includes a charging port having one or more sensors for detecting movement of the charging cable relative to the charging port. A transceiver responds to the detected movement by transmitting an authentication request and receiving an authentication signal, which is processed by a controller and unlocks the charging cable from the charging port responsive to verifying the authentication signal. In an exemplary method, an authentication request is transmitted responsive to detecting an uncoupling action of the charging cable from a vehicle. Upon receipt and verification of an authentication signal, the charging cable is automatically unlocked and unlatched facilitating release of the charging cable. In accordance with the exemplary embodiments, the charging cable can be passively released from the vehicle.

Automotive FPC (Flexible Printed Circuit) connector assembly and an automotive line connection method

Permanent percutaneous electric connection device useful in osseous structure of patient to electrically connect internal entity located inside body of patient to external entity of body, comprises percutaneous catch, and electric cable

L'invention concerne un dispositif percutané permanent de connexion électrique (100) destiné à être fixé dans une structure osseuse d'un patient pour connecter électriquement une entité interne (150) située à l'intérieur du corps du patient à une entité externe audit corps, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif comprend une prise percutanée (110) adaptée pour être connectée à l'entité externe, et un organe de connexion électrique (120) adapté pour être couplé à l'entité interne (150), la prise (110) et l'organe de connexion électrique (120) étant fixés l'un à l'autre par l'intermédiaire d'un organe de raccordement (115) ménageant une séparation entre eux d'une distance non nulle, dans lequel la prise percutanée (110) et l'organe de connexion électrique (120)sont conçus pour un enfouissement osseux partiel dans la structure osseuse et l'organe de connexion (115) est conçu pour un enfouissement osseux total dans la structure osseuse.

Window compatible electrical power device

A device that supplies electrical current to various outdoor locations via through-hole areas of building structures, such as window frames, door openings, etc. which includes a flatten portion with a male electrical outlet plug coupled to one end and one or more female electrical outlet(s) coupled to the other end. The male electrical outlet plug and/or the one or more female electrical outlet(s) can be coupled to the flattened portion by an electrical cord. The flattened portion includes two or more flat electrical conductors. A further embodiment is built into the structure of a window or the structure of a window frame and provides an interior accessible male electrical outlet plug (or electrical cord) and an accessible exterior female electrical outlet that are coupled together by wiring that extends through the window or window frame and optionally through a tube.

Shore Power Cord Set

A shore power cord includes a power supply connector electrically connected to a vehicle connector. In some cases, the vehicle connector includes features to selectively secure the vehicle connector to a vehicle power receptacle inlet. In some cases, the shore power cord includes a test module that evaluates the condition of the cord set and a power supply when the cord set is connected to the power supply.

Systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a branch wiring connector

Embodiments of the invention relate to systems, methods, and apparatus for providing a branch wiring connector. connector. In one embodiment, a branch wiring connector system can be provided. The branch wiring connector can include a first housing and a second housing, which can include a plurality of hole projections with a key shape, and at least one conductor pin retaining device operable to maintain the position of a least one conductor pin and associated wire when the at least one conductor pin is inserted into at least one of the plurality of first housing hole projections. The second housing can include a plurality of second housing holes, which can include a plurality of second housing holes with a key receiver which corresponds with the key shape, and at least one conductor pin receiver retaining device operable to maintain the position of at least one conductor pin receiver and associated wire when the at least one conductor pin receiver is inserted into at least one of the plurality of second housing holes.

Rj-45 connector assembly and assisting apparatus for unplugging rj-45 connector

A Registered Jack-45 (RJ-45) connector assembly includes an RJ-45 connector, and an assisting apparatus for unplugging the RJ-45 connector. The RJ-45 connector includes a slanted resilient latch. The assisting apparatus includes a latching portion and a pressable portion. A receiving slot is defined in the front end of the latching portion, to engage with the resilient latch of the RJ-45 connector. When the pressable portion is pressed, the assisting apparatus drives the resilient latch of the RJ-45 connector to deform and disengage from a connector of an electronic device.

BRAIDED WIRE PROCESSING METHOD AND RING MEMBERS

Disclosed is a braided wire processing method. An operation is carried out wherein a braided wire is folded over with an end portion of a first ring member, forming a braided wire fold over portion; and the outer circumference portion and a cutout portion of the first ring member, as well as a conductor of a grounding line, are covered with the braided wire fold over part. Next, an operation is carried out wherein the exterior side of the braided wire fold over portion passes through a second ring member from the wire axial direction. As the second ring member passes thereupon, the second ring member compresses the first ring member in the circumferential direction thereof. The gap of the cutout part of the first ring member is thus contracted, and the conductor that projects therein is clasped. 1. A braided wire processing method of connecting a grounding wire to a braided wire of a shielded electric wire by using a plurality of ring members having different diameters , the method comprising:a first process of enabling an exterior side of the braided wire, which is exposed by stripping a terminal portion of the shielded electric wire, to pass through a conductive first ring member from an electric wire axis direction;a second process of inserting a conductor of the grounding wire into a cutout portion, which is formed at the first ring member and becomes a cutout in the electric wire axis direction, and extending the conductor in the electric wire axis direction;a third process of folding back the braided wire at an end portion of the first ring member to thus cover an outer circumference portion and the cutout portion of the first ring member and the conductor of the grounding wire, anda fourth process of enabling an exterior side of the folding back portion, which is formed by folding back the braided wire, to pass through a second ring member from the electric wire axis direction and compressing the first ring member in a circumferential direction thereof as the ...

HIGH PERFORMANCE CABLE CONNECTOR

A cable connector with improved performance and ease of use. The connector has staggered ports to reduce crosstalk and to prevent incorrect insertion of a plug into a receptacle. The plug may be constructed with subassemblies, each of which has a lossy central portion. Conductive members embedded within an insulative housing of the subassemblies may be used to electrically connect ground conductors within the subassemblies. Further, the connector may have a quick connect locking screw that can be engaged by pressing on the screw, but requires rotation of the screw to remove. Additionally, a ferrule may be used in making a mechanical connection between a cable bundle and a plug and making an electrical connection between a braid of the cable bundle and a conductive shell of the plug. The ferrule may be in multiple pieces for easy attachment while precluding deformation of the cable, which disrupts electrical performance. 1. A receptacle assembly comprising:a housing having a mating face;a plug-receiving port within the mating face;a plurality of conductive elements disposed within the housing, each of the conductive elements comprising a mating contact portion within the port;a hole in the mating face, the hole being bounded by at least one wall; anda compliant member within the hole, the compliant member comprising a segment, the segment being adjacent the wall at a first location and extending toward a centerline of the hole at a second location, the first location being closer to the mating face than the second location.2. The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , wherein:the segment of the compliant member is a first segment; andthe compliant member comprises a second segment.3. The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compliant member comprises a metal strip bent to form the first segment and the second segment.4. The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the compliant member comprises a metal strip.5. The receptacle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS FOR HIGH VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION AND/OR RETICULATION

Among other things, an apparatus and method for use with a high-voltage electrical connector are provided. The connector selectively connects a first electrical conductor to a second electrical conductor. The connector may comprise a body portion and a securing portion. The body portion and the securing portion may at least in part define an engaging aperture. A tensioning component may also be present to constrict and/or un-constrict the engaging aperture. The second electrical conductor may be received into or out of the engaging aperture in a direction lateral to the connector. 1. A high voltage electrical connector adapted to connect a first electrical conductor to a second electrical conductor , the connector comprising:a body portion;a securing portion; and at least one of the body portion or the securing portion adapted to connect to the first electrical conductor,', 'the body portion and the securing portion at least in part defining an engaging aperture in an interior of the connector,', 'the tensioning component adapted to at least constrict or un-constrict the engaging aperture, and', 'at least a portion of a surface defining the engaging aperture adapted to engage a complimentary portion of the second electrical conductor., 'a tensioning component,'}2. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the surface defining the engaging aperture is adapted to engage the complimentary portion of the second electrical conductor to substantially mitigate rotation of the connector relative to the second electrical conductor when the engaging aperture is at least partially un-constricted.3. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the tensioning component at least in part defines the engaging aperture.4. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the engaging aperture receives the second electrical conductor in a direction lateral to a longest extent of the body portion.5. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the engaging aperture is claim 1 , at least when constricted claim 1 , ...

CONTROLLED DISCHARGE CONNECTOR LEAD

When a hobby enthusiast has recharged the battery for a remote controlled vehicle, such as a scale facsimile automobile, boat, helicopter or airplane, the battery must be connected again to the vehicle drive system, to provide power. This operation is typically performed by connecting each lead of an electronic speed controller to each corresponding lead of the battery, through a removable barrel receptacle lead and a mating barrel plug lead respectively, attached to each corresponding lead. An improved connector lead is described herein that protects components that may be attached to either lead in a connection. The charge dissipates in a resistive member that is physically coupled to a conductive member to form at least in part a first lead. When an improved lead is connected to a mating lead, the connection initially provides a charge dissipation path through the resistive member, but subsequently provides a bypass, current carrying conductive path around the resistive member from one component to another. By making use of an improved connector, electrical components are protected, not only from hot-swap current, but also from electrostatic discharge in general. 1. A process for providing a charge dissipation path used during connection of an electrical device comprising:joining a first conductive member to a first electrical polarity component to provide a current carrying conductive path for an electrical device; andphysically coupling a first resistive member to said first conductive member to form at least in part a first connector lead; (i) initially dissipates charge in said resistive member in a charge path from said first electrical component to said second polarity component, but', '(ii) subsequently substantially bypasses said first resistive member through a conductive path around said resistive member., 'wherein said first connector lead, when connecting to a first mating connector lead attached to a second electrical polarity component,'}2. The ...

Street Lighting Device And Installation Method

A lighting device for streets, having a housing for receiving at least one lighting module can be mounted easily if it comprises a plurality of lighting units having a light element and an optical element associated with the same and being fastened on a carrier. The module housing is covered by a sealing pane facing the lighting units and comprises fastening means for removably fastening same on the housing. Electrical contact means are provided on the module housing for electrically connecting the lighting units to an external voltage source, wherein the fastening and contact means are designed such that the lighting module can be brought from an assembled position, in which the lighting module is mechanically and electrically connected to the housing, to a disassembled position in which the lighting module is not mechanically or electrically connected to the housing, and vice versa, exclusively by means of a linear displacement. 1. Lighting device for streets , walkways and the like , with an enclosure that can be positioned at a distance from an area to be lit and that serves to accommodate at least one light module , whereinsaid light module comprises multiple light units,said light module comprises a light element with an associated optical element, the latter being mounted to a support,said multiple light units and the support are positioned on a common module housing,said module housing is provided on the side pointing in the direction of the main light beam of the light units with a cover plate,the module housing comprises fastening means for its detachable mounting on the enclosure,the module housing being provided with electrical contacts for the electrical connection of the light units to an external voltage source,{'b': 17', '18', '19', '20', '23', '24', '4', '2', '4', '2, 'the fastening and contacting means (, , , , , ) are configured such that the light module () can with merely a linear movement be brought from an installed position, in which it is ...

Patch Cord Assemblies, Methods and Systems

A patch cord assembly is provided for detachably securing a first patch cord relative to a second patch cord, defined by a first patch cord that includes a first elongated cord and a first plug mounted with respect to one end of said first elongated cord, and a second patch cord that includes a second elongated cord and a second plug mounted with respect to one end of said second elongated cord. A method of patch cord assembly is provided for detachably securing a first patch cord relative to a second patch cord. A system of patch cord assembly packaging and payout is provided including a housing for packaging a patch cord assembly and at least one housing opening for paying out the at least first patch cord. 1. A patch cord assembly , comprising:a. a first patch cord that includes a first elongated cord and a first plug mounted with respect to one end of said first elongated cord;b. a second patch cord that includes a second elongated cord and a second plug mounted with respect to one end of said second elongated cord;c. a first coupler element for detachably securing the first patch cord relative to the second patch cord with the first plug and the second plug in an adjoining relation.2. The patch cord assembly of claim 1 , wherein the adjoining relation of the first and second plugs defines a substantially co-planar orientation.3. The patch cord assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first coupler element is configured as at least one of a keyway mechanism claim 1 , a V-groove mechanism claim 1 , and a male/female mechanism.4. The patch cord assembly of claim 3 , wherein the male/female mechanism comprises a male component and a female component configured and dimensioned to slidably interact in a detachable manner to secure the first plug and the second plug.5. The patch cord assembly of claim 4 , wherein the male component defines a T-shaped protrusion.6. The patch cord assembly of claim 4 , wherein the female component defines a T-shaped groove.7. The patch cord ...

CONTINUITY MAINTAINING BIASING MEMBER

A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided. 1. A coaxial cable connector comprising:a post configured to engage an interface port;a body member having a body biasing portion, and configured to engage the post; [ an inwardly extending lip having a rearwardly facing biasing portion; and', 'an outer wall portion extending toward a rearward direction;, 'where the post does not engage an interface port, and a second position, where the post engages the interface port, when the connector is in an assembled state, the second position being axially spaced from the first position, the coupling element including, 'the rearwardly facing biasing portion and the outer wall portion being configured to at least partially define a cavity between the coupling element and the body member when the connector is in an assembled state, the cavity being configured to allow electrical grounding continuity to be interrupted when the coupling element and the post move out of contact relative to one another; and, 'a coupling element configured to engage the post and move between a first position,'}a biasing member configured to fit within the cavity and cooperate with the rearwardly facing biasing portion of the inwardly extending lip of the coupling element and the body biasing portion of the body member so as to exert a constant axial biasing ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE HAVING IMPROVED CONDUCTANCE

An electrical connection device, including two conductors ( and ), in which at least one of the two conductors is made of aluminum, each conductor has a contact surface, and a conductive element () is inserted between the contact surfaces of the conductors. The inserted conductive part has a foam skeleton having open cells of a metal selected from the group consisting of iron, nickel, and the alloys thereof, directly covered with at least one coating of copper, tin, indium or one of the alloys thereof. 1121410. An electrical connection device comprising two conductors ( and ) each having a contact surface and a conductive element () inserted between the contact surfaces of said conductors , the inserted conductive element consisting of a metal foam skeleton with open cells intended to reduce the electrical resistance of the connection;said device being characterized in that the inserted conductive element consists of a foam skeleton of a metal chosen from the group consisting of iron, cobalt, nickel and the alloys thereof directly covered with at least one coating of copper, tin, indium or one of the alloys thereof.2. The device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the coating is a coating of copper or one of the alloys thereof claim 1 , itself covered with a coating of tin claim 1 , indium or one of the alloys thereof.31214. The device as claimed in claim 1 , in which at least one of the two conductors ( and ) is made of aluminum.410. The device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the inserted conductive element () comprises a nickel foam skeleton.5. The device as claimed in claim 4 , in which the nickel foam skeleton is covered with a coating of tin.6. The device as claimed in claim 1 , in which a current of intensity greater than 1000 amperes circulates.71020. The device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the inserted conductive element () comprises at least one seal () at its periphery creating a barrier that is tight to degrading external agents.82010. The device as ...

Housing, in particular for an electrical cable connection

A housing for an electrical cable connection with two housing parts which can be connected to one another and which each have a connecting portion. A first housing part has a connecting portion which is in the form of an insertion portion, and a second housing part has a connection portion which is in the form of a receiving portion. The receiving portion has an insertion opening. In order to produce the connection, the insertion portion can be inserted into the insertion opening in the second housing part, with the receiving portion radially completely surrounding the insertion portion in the connected state. Latching units are provided on the connecting portions, wherein the latching units may have latching lugs and latching openings which engage one in the other in a positive manner in the connected state. In order to produce the connected state, the receiving portion can be at least partly elastically deformed.

Interface device for cabin monuments

An interface device for a cabin monument, in particular for assembly in an aircraft or spacecraft, including a routing device, a first plurality of interface connection sockets, which are connected to the routing device via a first plurality of connection lines and to which a vehicle interface of the aircraft or spacecraft can be connected. A second plurality of interface connection sockets are provided which are connected to the routing device via a second plurality of connection lines and to which a cabin monument can be connected. The routing device is constructed so as to selectively electrically connect interface connection sockets of the first plurality of interface connection sockets to interface connection sockets of the second plurality of interface connection sockets. 1. An interface device for a cabin monument , in particular for assembly in an aircraft or spacecraft , comprising:a routing device;a first plurality of interface connection sockets, which are connected to the routing device via a first plurality of connection lines and to which a vehicle interface of the aircraft or spacecraft can be connected; anda second plurality of interface connection sockets, which are connected to the routing device via a second plurality of connection lines and to which a cabin monument can be connected;wherein the routing device is constructed so as to selectively electrically connect interface connection sockets of the first plurality of interface connection sockets to interface connection sockets of the second plurality of interface connection sockets.2. The interface device according to claim 1 , wherein the routing device comprises an interface for programming the selective connection of the interface connection sockets.3. The interface device according to claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of interface connection sockets comprises interface connection sockets for supplying current and/or exchanging data.4. A method for electrically connecting a cabin ...

MODULAR LIGHTED ARTIFICIAL TREE

A modular, lighted artificial tree that includes a base portion for supporting the artificial tree and a first tree portion. The first tree portion includes a trunk portion having a first end and a second end, and forms a trunk wall, the trunk wall defines a trunk cavity and a plurality of apertures. The first end of the trunk portion is configured to couple with the base portion. The first tree portion also includes a plurality of branches coupled to the trunk portion; a first tree portion power-supply wiring harness within the trunk cavity and extending from the first end of the trunk portion to the second end of the trunk portion; a first light string operably coupled to the power-supply wiring harness. The first wire and the second wire pass through a common aperture to electrically connect to the wiring harness. 1. A modular , lighted artificial tree , comprising:a base portion for supporting the artificial tree; a trunk portion having a first end and a second end, and forming a trunk wall, the trunk wall defining a trunk cavity and a plurality of apertures, the first end of the trunk portion configured to couple with the base portion,', 'a plurality of branches coupled to the trunk portion, and', 'a first tree portion power-supply wiring harness within the trunk cavity and extending from the first end of the trunk portion to the second end of the trunk portion, the wiring harness having a first power supply wire and a second power supply wire;', 'a first light string operably coupled to the power-supply wiring harness, the first light string having a plurality of light element assemblies and a plurality of wire segments, the first light string defining a first end and a second end, the first end including a first wire, the second end including a second wire;, 'a first tree portion includingwherein the first wire and the second wire pass through a common one of the plurality of apertures to electrically connect to the wiring harness.2. The light artificial tree ...

Telecommunications Jack Having Offset Stop Latches and Panel Including the Same

A telecommunications jack and associated panel and method of construction are disclosed. The telecommunications jack is configured for use in a twisted pair system and includes a housing defining a port for receiving a plug, and a latching mechanism positioned to retain the housing in an opening of a face of a telecommunications panel. The telecommunications jack also includes a first stop latch positioned along the left side of the housing and a second stop latch positioned along the right side of the housing, the first and second stop latches vertically offset from each other and extending from the sides of the housing by a width, wherein the telecommunications jack is installable in an array of telecommunications jacks at a distance from a neighboring telecommunications jack of less than twice the width. 1. A telecommunications jack for use in a twisted pair system , the telecommunications jack comprising:a housing defining a port for receiving a plug, the housing having a generally rectangular shape including a top, a bottom, and left and right sides;a plurality of contact springs adapted to make electrical contact with the plug when the plug is inserted into the port of the housing;a plurality of wire termination contacts for terminating wires to the jack;a latching mechanism positioned to retain the housing in an opening of a face of a telecommunications panel; anda first stop latch positioned along the left side of the housing and a second stop latch positioned along the right side of the housing, the first and second stop latches vertically offset from each other and extending from the sides of the housing by a width, wherein the telecommunications jack is installable in an array of telecommunications jacks at a distance from a neighboring telecommunications jack of less than twice the width.2. The telecommunications jack of claim 1 , wherein the latching mechanism includes a catch along the bottom of the housing.3. The telecommunications jack of claim 1 , ...

DETACHABLE LID

A method and apparatus for mounting a semiconductor is disclosed. First, the semiconductor is mounted into the bracket of a lid while the lid is detached from a frame. Once the semiconductor has been loaded into the lid/bracket assembly, the loaded lid is mounted onto the frame. The lid is then locked in place on the frame by rotating a locking lever into a closed locked position. 1. An apparatus , comprising:a frame to be attached to a primary surface of a PC board;at least one locking lever mounted in the frame and configured to be rotated between an open unlocked position and a closed locked positiona detachable lid, the detachable lid configured to be removably mounted onto the frame, the detachable lid having at least one tongue,wherein the detachable lid is locked onto the frame by the at least one locking lever clamping onto the at least one tongue when the detachable lid is installed in the frame and the at least one locking lever is in the closed locked position;a bracket attached to the detachable lid, the bracket configured to hold a semiconductor device in the bracket using an inference fit between the semiconductor device and the bracket.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of socket contacts attached to the frame, wherein the semiconductor device, when mounted in the bracket, is brought into contact with the plurality of socket contacts using a linear motion.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising:a plurality of socket contacts attached to the frame, wherein the semiconductor device, when mounted in the bracket, is brought into contact with the plurality of socket contacts using a rotational motion.4. The apparatus of claim 1 , or claim 1 , wherein the bracket is fabricated from a material selected from the group comprising: Thermal Plastic Polyurethane (TPU) and Hard plastic.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , or claim 1 , further comprising:at least one alignment tab formed on the detachable lid, the at least one alignment ...

Static Electricity Dissipation Drain and Standoffs for By-Pass Conductors of Floating Roof Tanks

A bonding system for a tank battery containing a flammable or combustible product being stored or conveyed, including a bonding conductor, an electrically conductive base member mounted on the tank, the electrically-conductive base member electrically connected to the bonding conductor and to ground installed within each tank and also including a flexible conductive medium with an upper end and a lower end and a plurality of fine electrically-conductive metal wires each having a proximal end and a terminal end, the proximal ends of which are intertwined with the flexible conductive medium to be in electrical connection with the electrical conductive medium, the upper end of the flexible conductive medium electrically connected with the electrically conductive base member and a plurality of static drains located proximate to the highest points of the tank battery and electrically bonded to said bonding conductor. 1. A bonding system for a tank battery containing a flammable or combustible product being stored or conveyed , comprising , in combination:a bonding conductor;an electrically conductive base member mounted on the tank, said electrically conductive base member electrically connected to said bonding conductor and to ground;installed within each tank, a flexible conductive medium with an upper end and a lower end and a plurality of fine electrically conductive metal wires each having a proximal end and a terminal end, the proximal ends of which are intertwined with said flexible conductive medium to be in electrical connection with said electrical conductive medium, said upper end of said flexible conductive medium electrically connected with said electrically conductive base member; anda plurality of static drains located proximate to the highest points of the tank battery and electrically bonded to said bonding conductor.2. The bonding system as set forth in claim 1 , wherein said lower end of flexible conductive medium includes an end connector terminating ...

Energy Harvest Split Core Design Elements for Ease of Installation, High Performance, and Long Term Reliability

A power distribution monitoring system is provided that can include a number of features. The system can include a plurality of power line sensing devices configured to attach to individual conductors on a power grid distribution network. In some embodiments, the power line sensors can include a split-core transformer. In some embodiments, a power line sensing device is disposed on each conductor of a three-phase network. The sensing devices can be configured to measure and monitor, among other things, current and electric-field on the conductors. Methods of installing, sealing, and protecting the split-core transformers of the power line sensors are also discussed.

Electrical connectors and light emitting device package and methods of assembling the same

Electrical connectors for attachment to electrical contacts of light emitting devices as well as light emitting device packages and lamp assemblies that use such connectors are provided. Further, methods for assembling light emitting device packages that use such connectors are provided. The electrical connector, for example, can have a plug housing with an electrically conductive socket engaging connection for engaging a socket. The electrical connector can also have an electrically conductive member extending from the plug housing and connected to the socket engaging connection. The electrically conductive member can have an end distal from the plug housing that forms a contact base configured to attach to an electrical contact on a light emitting device.

POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT WITH INTERCHANGEABLE OUTLET ADAPTER TYPES

A power distribution unit includes a printed circuit board, having a plurality of outlet adapter receiving locations, and a plurality of outlet adapters. Each outlet adapter has a user-facing outlet connector and a printed circuit board-facing inlet connector. The outlet connector of a first of the plurality of outlet adapters is different from the outlet connector of a second of the plurality of outlet adapters. The inlet connector of each outlet adapter includes terminals. The terminals of the inlet connector of the first of the plurality of outlet adapters are arranged in a terminal pattern that matches that of the terminals of the inlet connector of the second of the plurality of outlet adapters such that the first and the second outlet adapters are interchangeably attachable at any of the plurality of outlet adapter receiving locations of the printed circuit board. 1. A power distribution unit comprising:a printed circuit board having a plurality of outlet adapter receiving locations; anda plurality of outlet adapters, each having a user-facing outlet connector and a printed circuit board-facing inlet connector, wherein the outlet connector of a first of the plurality of outlet adapters is different from the outlet connector of a second of the plurality of outlet adapters, and wherein the inlet connector of each outlet adapter includes terminals;wherein the terminals of the inlet connector of the first of the plurality of outlet adapters are arranged in a terminal pattern that matches that of the terminals of the inlet connector of the second of the plurality of outlet adapters such that the first and the second outlet adapters are interchangeably attachable at any of the plurality of outlet adapter receiving locations of the printed circuit board.2. The power distribution unit of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of outlet adapters includes at least one C13-type outlet adapter and at least one C19-type outlet adapter.3. The power distribution unit of claim 2 , ...

Solar panel junction box capable of integrating with a variety of accessory modules, and method of use

A junction box is affixed to, and electrically coupled with, a solar panel. The junction box is configured to releaseably engage and disengage accessory modules, thereby allowing accessory modules to be replaced or exchanged easily. Accessory modules are electrically coupled with other accessory modules in the solar panel string. The furthest downstream accessory module is connected to a wire harness, which is connected to a central combiner box.

ELECTRIC CONNECTOR, TRAIN-INFORMATION TRANSMISSION/RECEPTION SYSTEM, AND METHOD FOR CONNECTING ELECTRIC CONNECTOR

There is provided an electric connector that is interposed between an in-vehicle wire cable and a train information transmission/reception apparatus. The in-vehicle wire cable includes a plurality of signal lines that transmit train information and an electrically-conductive shielded layer surrounding the signal lines. One end of a ground line is connected to the shielded layer. A casing ground is provided on a casing of the train information transmission/reception apparatus and a plurality of plug pins electrically connected to the signal lines are provided on the casing of the train information transmission/reception apparatus. The other end of the ground line is connected to an electrically-conductive connector case, which is a casing of the electric connector, and the connector case is grounded via the casing of the train information transmission/reception apparatus when the signal lines and the plug pins are electrically connected to each other. 112-. (canceled)13. An electric connector that is , for allowing information transmission/reception apparatuses incorporated in a plurality of vehicles constituting a train to transmit and receive train information in an interconnecting manner via an in-vehicle cable , interposed between the in-vehicle cable and the information transmission/reception apparatus , whereinthe in-vehicle cable internally includes a plurality of signal lines that transmit the train information and an electrically-conductive shielded layer surrounding the signal lines,one end of a ground line is connected to the shielded layer,the signal lines are connected to connector pins that are installed in an electrically-conductive connector case, which is a casing of an electric connector with a width in a lateral direction narrower than a width in a longitudinal direction, and that are electrically insulated from the connector case,a casing ground is provided to a casing of the information transmission/reception apparatus, and a plurality of contact ...

VARIABLE TRANSMITTANCE OPTICAL FILTER AND USES THEREOF

Variable transmittance optical filters capable of transitioning from a light state to a dark state on exposure to UV radiation and from a dark state to a light state with application of an electric voltage are provided. The optical filters comprise a switching material that comprises one or more chromophores that have electrochromic and photochromic properties. 1. An optical filter capable of transitioning from a light state to a dark state on exposure to UV radiation and from a dark state to a light state with application of an electric voltage , comprising:a) a first and second substantially transparent substrate;b) a first and second electrode disposed on the surface of at least one of the substrates;c) a switching material disposed between the first and second substrates and in contact with the first and second electrodes, the switching material comprising one or more chromophores having electrochromic and photochromic properties.2. The optical filter of further comprising an electrical connection for electrically connecting the first electrode and the second electrode to a source of electric voltage.3. The optical filter of claim 1 , wherein the switching material is a solution claim 1 , a solution thickened with a polymer claim 1 , or a gel.4. The optical filter of claim 1 , wherein transitioning is controllable by application of the electric voltage claim 1 , which optionally lightens the optical filter during UV exposure.5. The optical filter of claim 1 , wherein the optical filter is capable of achieving a visible light transmittance of about 50% or greater in the light state.6. The optical filter of wherein the optical filter is capable of achieving a visible light transmittance of about 30% or less in the dark state.7. The optical filter of wherein the optical filter is capable of achieving a contrast ratio of greater than about 2.8. The optical filter of wherein the VLT in the dark state does not substantially change with temperature.9. The optical ...

MAGNETIC ARRANGEMENTS AND LABELS FOR CONNECTORS

Magnetic connectors that may be readily manufactured and provide a high landed force and labels for magnetic connectors that may protect magnets or magnetic elements in the connectors, provide an aesthetically pleasing appearance, and improve the magnetic performance of the connectors. In various examples, power and signal paths may be formed using contacts that are separate from magnets or magnetic elements, paths may be formed using magnets or magnetic elements, or paths may be formed using a combination of contacts and magnets and magnetic elements. The magnets may have various arrangements. One or more magnets may be used in conjunction with magnetic elements. The interface surface of these magnets and magnetic elements may have various contours, such as flat, spline, or involute. 1. A connector comprising:a housing;a magnetic flux source;a first magnetic element extending from a first surface of the magnet to an opening in the housing;a second magnetic element extending from a second surface of the magnet to the opening in the housing; andan insulating layer between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element,wherein the surfaces of the first magnetic element, the second magnetic element, and the insulating layer at the opening of the housing form a spline contour.2. The connector of wherein the magnetic flux source comprises a magnet.3. The connector of further comprising a plurality of contacts claim 2 , the contacts at least partially located between the magnet and the opening in the housing claim 2 , and between the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element.4. The connector of wherein at least some the of contacts are arranged to convey power and ground.5. The connector of wherein the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element are arranged to convey power and ground.6. The connector of wherein when the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element convey power and ground claim 5 , current flows through the ...

Cable Assemblies, Methods and Systems

Exemplary embodiments are directed to cable assemblies, methods and systems that generally include a first cable and a second cable. The first cable includes a first elongated cord and a first connector mounted with respect to one end of the first elongated cord. The second cable generally includes a second elongated cord and a second connector mounted with respect to one end of the second elongated cord. The first connector can be disposed in an opposing direction relative to the second connector. The first connector can be positioned adjacent of the second elongated cord and the second connector can be positioned adjacent to the first elongated cord. The cable assemblies generally include at least one coupler element for maintaining the first connector positioned adjacent to the second elongated cord and the second connector positioned adjacent to the first elongated cord.

Lighting Apparatus and Method of Skull Lighting

A lighting apparatus is provided that includes a lighting harness having a harness power cord. Disposed internal to the harness power cord are pairs of electrical leads for providing electrical power to LED's. The harness power cord is plugged into a switch. There is also a power source cord having a first power cord source end that is plugged into the switch and the power source cord has a second power cord source end that is connected to a transformer. The transformer is capable of being plugged into a wall receptacle. The lighting harness is disposed internal to the skull of an animal such that the LED's are capable of illuminating the skull when supplied with electric power via the lighting harness. 1. A lighting apparatus comprising:a housing;a lighting harness having a power cord and a wire guide component;the lighting harness has at least one pair of electrical leads disposed internal to the power cord and wherein the at least one pair of electrical leads extend from beyond the wire guide component, and each of the at least one pair of electrical leads is connected to a light source; andwherein the at least one pair of electrical leads is disposed internal to the housing.2. The lighting apparatus of wherein the housing is a skull and the light source is a light emitting diode.3. The lighting apparatus of wherein the at least one pair of electrical leads includes four pairs of electrical leads and each of the four pairs of electrical leads is connected to a light emitting diode.4. The lighting apparatus of wherein the four pairs of electrical leads are disposed internally to the skull and are for illuminating the skull.5. The lighting apparatus of further including a wall mount having a plaque that is connected to a connecting member claim 2 , and a base connected to the connecting member and wherein the base is capable of being supported on a wall.6. The lighting apparatus of further including a table mount having a plaque that is connected to a connecting ...

METHOD OF ASSEMBLING ELECTRIC EQUIPMENT HAVING CONNECTORS, AND INSPECTION DEVICE AND INSPECTION METHOD FOR INSPECTING FITTED STATE OF CONNECTORS

According to one embodiment, one of two connectors, and a circuit board on which the other of the connectors is mounted are prepared. The one of the connectors has an engagement portion. The other of the connectors has an elastically deformable engagement detent. The engagement detent can go over the engagement portion and be engaged with the engagement portion. One of the connectors is fitted to the other of the connectors. A portion of the electric equipment is imaged by a camera. A piece of data which changes is measured from an obtained picture image. A deformation of the engagement detent occurs with going-up of the engagement detent onto the engagement portion. Whether or not the connectors are properly fitted is determined. Fitting of the connectors is performed again when it is determined that the connectors are not properly fitted. 1. A method of assembling an electric equipment having a first connector and a second connector which is made by fitting one of the first connector and the second connector to the other of the first connector and the second connector , comprising:preparing one of a first connector and a second connector, and a circuit board on which the other of the first connector and the second connector is mounted, the first connector having an engagement portion, the second connector having an elastically deformable engagement detent for engaging with the engagement portion, the engagement detent being capable of going over the engagement portion and being engaged with the engagement portion through fitting;fitting one of the first connector and the second connector to the other of the first connector and the second connector;imaging a portion including the engagement detent of the electric equipment by a camera;measuring a piece of data which changes with deformation of the engagement detent from a picture image obtained by the imaging, the deformation occurring with going-up of the engagement detent onto the engagement portion;determining ...

Coaxial cable connector

A connector coaxial cable connector comprising a connector body having an outer ramped surface, a post, engageable with the connector body, a coupling member, axially rotatable with respect to the post, and a compression portion structurally integral with the connector body, the compression portion having a ramped inner surface, wherein the inner ramped surface is configured to cooperate with the outer ramped surface during compression of the compression portion onto a portion of the connector body. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.

CONNECTOR HAVING A NUT-BODY CONTINUITY ELEMENT AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF

A connector having a nut-body continuity element is provided, wherein the nut-body continuity element electrically couples a nut and a connector body, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the nut and the connector body. Furthermore, the nut-body continuity element facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise. 1. A coaxial cable connector comprising:a connector body having a first body end configured to face away from an interface port when the connector is in an assembled state, and a second body end configured to face toward the interface port when the connector is in the assembled state, the second body end including an inner body surface configured to engage a post when the connector is in the assembled state and an outer body surface facing away from the inner body surface; an inner coupling element portion configured to rotatably engage an outer surface of the interface port when the connector is in the assembled state;', 'a radial mating edge end face surface extending along a radial direction from the inner coupling element portion and configured to face along a longitudinal direction of the connector and away from the interface port when the connector is in the assembled state; and', 'an outer internal wall extending from the radial mating edge end face surface along the longitudinal direction of the connector and away from the interface port when the connector is in the assembled state; and, 'a coupling element having a first coupling element end configured to engage the interface port when the connector is in the assembled state, and a second coupling element end configured to face away from the interface port when the connector is in the assembled state, the coupling element including a coupling element side surface configured to face toward the interface port when the connector is in the assembled state, maintain contact with only the radial mating edge ...

COMPRESSION TOOL AND METHOD OF USING THE COMPRESSION TOOL TO ATTACH A CABLE CONNECTOR

A tool for changing first and second parts of a connector from a pre-assembly relationship into an assembled relationship. The tool is portable and has a frame with an operating mechanism thereon. The operating mechanism has a plunger that is movable to thereby change the relationship of the connector parts. The operating mechanism is operable by a pressurized fluid within a container that is connected to the frame. 1. A tool for connecting a coaxial cable connector to a coaxial cable , the coaxial cable connector having a central axis and first and second parts that are movable relative to each other along the central axis of the connector between: i) a pre-assembly relationship; and ii) an assembled relationship , the tool having a size and weight to be held and transported in the hands of a user and comprising:a frame defining a receptacle for the connector and a part of the cable placed in an operative position with respect to the connector; andan operating mechanism comprising a plunger that is movable between a first position and a second position to thereby change the first and second parts of the connector in the installation position from the pre-assembly relationship into the assembled relationship, wherein the operating mechanism is actuated by a fluid.2. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein further comprising a container removably attached to the frame.3. The tool according to claim 2 , wherein the container is fixed to the frame.4. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid is a liquid.5. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid is a gas.6. The tool according to claim 1 , wherein the operating mechanism further comprises: a valve assembly that controls passage of fluid from a pressurized supply of the fluid to a force applying end of the plunger.7. A tool for applying a compressive force claim 1 , the tool comprising:a frame having a first surface for receiving in close proximity a first part of a connector and a backing surface, ...

CONNECTOR, CABLE, TRANSMISSION DEVICE, RECEPTION DEVICE, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING CONNECTOR

[Object] To provide a connector enabling high quality signal transmission while maintaining compatibility with the current HDMI connector, in a new HDMI interface using pins assigned to a shield, as a data pair. 1. A connector , configured of a plurality of signal electrode pins which are disposed within a cuboid-shaped dielectric and which correspond to differential signals of a predetermined number of channels and extend in a first direction which is a predetermined axial direction of the cuboid , with the perimeter of the dielectric being covered by a square-tube grounding conductor opened in the first direction;wherein each of the signal electrode pins is arrayed near the grounding conductor so as to couple with the grounding conductor, and differential signals are transmitted with single end.2. The connector according to claim 1 ,wherein the plurality of signal electrode pins corresponding to the differential signals of the predetermined number of channels are arrayed being divided into a first stage and a second stage, in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction;and wherein the plurality of signal electrode pins of each stage are arrayed with a predetermined interval in a third direction orthogonal to the first direction and second direction;and wherein a ground plane is disposed between the plurality of signal electrode pins of the first stage and the plurality of signal electrode pins of the second stage within the dielectric, and connecting conductors electrically connecting the ground plane and the grounding conductor are disposed between each of the signal electrode pins of each of the stages within the dielectric.3. A connector claim 1 , configured of a plurality of signal electrode pins which are disposed within a cuboid-shaped dielectric and which correspond to differential signals of a predetermined number of channels and extend in a first direction which is a predetermined axial direction of the cuboid claim 1 , with the perimeter of the ...

RETENTION MECHANISM DEVICE

A retention latch mechanism having corresponding retention features and stress reducing members is provided herein. In an exemplary embodiment, the retention latch mechanism comprises a pair of spring arm retention features of a receptacle engageable with a corresponding pair of recessed retention features of an insertable tab and one or more backup spring members for reducing stress within the spring arms during insertion of the tab into the receptacle. The backup spring may be positioned adjacent an outward facing surface such that outward lateral deflection of the spring arms deflects the backup spring thereby reducing force within the spring arm. The backup spring may include any or all of a bent portion of an associated bracket or arm member, a wire, a loop, a complementary spring arm, dual backup springs, elastomeric members and self-lubricating members. Methods of providing retention of a tab within a receptacle are also provided herein. 1. A retention latch assembly for releasably coupling a plug connector inserted into a receptacle connector of a device , the latch assembly comprising:one or more retaining spring arms within the receptacle, each arm having a retaining portion that extends inwardly toward an insertion axis of the receptacle connector along which the plug connector is inserted into the receptacle connector so as to be resiliently received within a retention recess in a side of the plug connector when the plug connector is inserted within the receptacle connector; andone or more backup springs affixed within the receptacle and disposed along a side of the one or more arms facing away from the insertion axis such that movement of the retaining portion away from the insertion axis during insertion of the tab displaces the one or more backup springs so as to reduce the stresses within the arm during insertion of the tab.2. The retention latch assembly of wherein each arm comprises a resilient elongate member at least partly extending along a ...

High Density Jack

The present disclosure provides for electrical connectors or jack assemblies/housings for use in voice/data communication systems. More particularly, the present disclosure provides for modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member. The present disclosure provides for improved systems/designs for jack assemblies/housings that are easily secured and/or unsecured to or from a jack panel or jack faceplate. In exemplary embodiments, the present disclosure provides for convenient, low-cost and effective systems and methods for easily securing and/or unsecuring jack assemblies/housings to or from a jack panel/faceplate (e.g., in the field) by utilizing advantageous modular jack assemblies that include a movable locking member, and related assemblies. 1. An electrical connector assembly comprising:a housing defining a front side and a top side;a movable locking member releasably secured to the top side of the housing, the movable locking member including: (i) a distal locking head that extends substantially across the top side of the housing from one end to the other end, the locking head having a first end including a first locking tab and a second end including a second locking tab, and (ii) a proximal end that extends proximally away from the housing;wherein the movable locking member is configured and dimensioned to be moved away from the front side to allow the housing to be: (i) moved to a first position within a receiving cavity of a receiver member, or (ii) removed from the receiving cavity of the receiver member;wherein the movable locking member is configured and dimensioned to be moved towards the front side of the housing to secure the housing within the receiving cavity after the housing has moved to a second position within the receiving cavity; andwherein the proximal end of the movable locking member that extends proximally away from the housing enables an operator to quickly and easily move the movable locking member towards or away from ...

COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR HAVING A COLLAPSIBLE CONNECTOR BODY

A connector body comprising a body portion having one or more weakened portions disposed across the body portion to structurally weaken the body portion along a discontinuous revolution around the body portion, wherein upon axial compression of the connector body, the one or more weakened portions of the body portion buckle inward towards a coaxial cable to securely fasten the coaxial cable connector to the coaxial cable is provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided. 1. A connector body comprising;a body portion having one or more weakened portions disposed across the body portion to structurally weaken the body portion along a discontinuous revolution around the body portion;wherein upon axial compression of the connector body, the one or more weakened portions of the body portion buckle inward towards a coaxial cable to securely fasten the coaxial cable connector to the coaxial cable.2. The connector body of claim 1 , wherein the one or more weakened portions of the body portion are separated by one or more openings of the body portion.3. The connector body of claim 2 , wherein the one or more openings provide a view of the coaxial cable when the coaxial cable connector is in an assembled position and when in a compressed position.4. The connector body of claim 1 , further comprising:an annular flange located at the second end of the body portion.5. The connector body of claim 1 , further comprisinga continuity portion configured to contact a portion of a coupling member of the coaxial cable connector to extend electrical continuity therebetween.6. The connector body of claim 4 , wherein the continuity portion is an integral resilient member proximate a first end of the body portion.7. The connector body of claim 1 , wherein the body portion is conductive.8. A connector body for a coaxial cable connector claim 1 , the connector body comprising:a body portion having a first end and a second end;a plurality of weakened body portions disposed ...

Securing a Field Replaceable Unit

An assembly may have first and second components. The first component may include a first electrical connector and a guide member. The second component may include a second electrical connector to couple with the first electrical connector, and a receptacle to receive the guide member in a mated position. An adhesive may be provided between the guide member and the receptacle to form a bond between the guide member and the receptacle. The bond may be reversed when the adhesive is heated above a threshold temperature. A heating element to heat the adhesive may be provided.

CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF CONNECTING CONNECTOR

A connector configured to make a contact with an electrical apparatus includes a contact formed of a metal material; and a housing that houses the contact. The contact includes an exposed part that is exposed outside the housing, a contact portion provided in the exposed part and configured to come into contact with an electrode of the electrical apparatus, and a projecting part provided in the exposed part and positioned between the contact portion and the housing. The housing includes an exterior wall that forms a surface of the housing that faces the electrode. The exterior wall and the projecting part are configured to be in contact with each other when the electrode and the contact portion come into contact with each other to establish an electrical connection between the contact and the electrode. 1. A connector configured to make a contact with an electrical apparatus , the connector comprising:a contact formed of a metal material; anda housing that houses the contact,wherein the contact includes an exposed part that is exposed outside the housing;a contact portion provided in the exposed part and configured to come into contact with an electrode of the electrical apparatus; anda projecting part provided in the exposed part and positioned between the contact portion and the housing,wherein the housing includes an exterior wall that forms a surface of the housing that faces the electrode, andwherein the exterior wall and the projecting part are configured to be in contact with each other when the electrode and the contact portion come into contact with each other to establish an electrical connection between the contact and the electrode.2. The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the contact portion is configured to move on a surface of the electrode with the exterior wall and the projecting part being in contact with each other.3. The connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the contact is configured to have a resilience generated therein between the ...

Connector

A male connector housing has a first projection whose leading end projects backward beyond a rear end of a female connector housing when the male connector housing is placed at a location where the male connector housing starts to fit into the female connector housing, and a first recess that is formed in a leading end of the first projection so that a tip of another rod-shaped member can be inserted; wherein the female connector housing has a second projection that is provided so as to oppose the leading end of the first projection, and a first contact surface that an exterior surface of the middle portion of the rod-shaped member whose tip is inserted into the first recess can contact. The rod-shaped member is utilized as a lever for bringing the male connector housing and the female connector housing into a fit connection.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION PLUG FOR MULTIPOLAR LEAD OF ACTIVE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE

A plug includes a pin having an axial contact at its opposite end with a mounting rod connected to a center conductor. At the interface between the pin and the inner wall of the plug body, a support sleeve mounted on the shaft and bearing axially against a collar formed on said rod is provided. Axially, a locking ring is secured to the shaft so that the support sleeve is clamped between the collar of the rod and the locking ring, if necessary, leaving a degree of freedom of rotation between the sleeve and the pin. Radially, the outer surface of the sleeve comes into direct contact with the inner wall of the bore of the plug body, to which it is directly secured. The direct attachment of the sleeve to the plug body may be obtained by a snap-in connection with notches cooperating with a counterpart groove. 1. An electrical connection plug for a multipolar lead of an active implantable medical device , the electrical connection plug comprising:an axial pin having a free end forming an axial electrical contact, a mounting rod adapted to connect with an inner central conductor, and a flange extending radially from the axial pin between the free end and the mounting rod;a retaining sleeve having a cylindrical bore through which the axial pin is inserted, a first end face of the retaining sleeve abutting the flange extending radially from the axial pin, and a second end face opposite the first end face;a locking ring inserted onto the axial pin and fixedly attached to the axial pin such that the locking ring abuts the second end face of the retaining sleeve; andwherein the retaining sleeve is secured axially between the radially extending flange and the locking ring, thereby preventing axial movement of the retaining sleeve relative to the axial pin while permitting rotation of the retaining sleeve relative to the axial pin.2. The electrical connection plug of claim 1 , further comprising:a plug body having a central bore housing the central conductor and the axial pin and ...

Continuity maintaining biasing member

A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.

Singulated elastomer electrical contactor for high performance interconnect systems and method for the same

A method and an electrical interconnect mechanism in which elastomeric pins are printed onto metal retainer tabs having at least one protrusion or tab extending laterally therefrom to engage a catch or recess of the laminated housing so as to locate each of the elastomeric pins and secure them within the housing. In one embodiment a champher may be employed with a catch or recess to engagely secure a second protrusion or tab extending laterally from another side of said elastomeric pin. In another embodiment the elastomeric pin may have a solid metal ring or a slide collar around the center of the pin wherein the ring has one or two tabs for engaging the recess in the housing and if preferred also the recess of a champfer. 1. An electrical interconnect mechanism , comprising:at least one electrically conductive elastomeric pin fixedly placed onto at least one retainer tab having at least one protrusion extending laterally therefrom; anda housing having a catch or recess for engagement with said protrusion of said tab so as to locate said at least one elastomeric pin and removably secure it within the housing.2. The mechanism according to wherein an electrical connection is formed upon compression of said pin.3. The mechanism according to wherein said housing includes a chamfered surface(s)r for guiding said pin into said housing and having another catch and said retainer tab has another protrusion laterally extending from a side of said tab opposite said protrusion engaging said catch of said housing so that said other protrusion engages said catch of said chamfered surface(s).4. The mechanism according to wherein said tab is made of metal.5. The mechanism according to wherein said tab is formed as a solid metal ring configured as a slide collar and located around a center of said elastomeric contactor.6. The mechanism according to wherein the elastomeric contactor is located on one side of the metal slide collar.7. The mechanism according to wherein the elastomeric ...

MULTI-CONTACT CONNECTOR SOCKET FOR RAPID FASTENING TO A PANEL, AND ASSOCIATED INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL METHODS

A connector socket has two hooking parts each having at least one hook to fasten to a housing, at least one hooking part is mounted on the housing; the two hooking parts move apart from each other when at least the slidable hooking part slides from a retracted position towards a deployed position; at least one tongue that is connected to the slidable hooking part to cause the hooking part to slide from a deployed position to a retracted position when an operator presses against the tongue; and at least one spring distinct from the hooking parts, each spring having one end connected to the housing and its other end connected to a corresponding slidable hooking part and exerting a thrust force thereon transversely to the axis of the housing, at least when in a deployed position and in the absence of pressure being applied on the corresponding tongue. 1. A connector socket , in particular for a multi-contact connector , the socket being for fastening to a panel and comprising a housing configured to be received in part in an opening in a panel , wherein the socket comprises:two hooking means, each comprising at least one hook for fastening the housing, at least one hooking means being mounted on the housing to slide transversely to its axis between at least a retracted, release position and at least a deployed, fastening position; the two hooking means moving apart from each other when at least the slidable hooking means slide from the retracted position towards the deployed position;at least one tongue against which an operator's finger can bear extending from a lateral side of the housing, each tongue being connected to slidable hooking means in order to cause the hooking means to slide from a deployed position to a retracted position when an operator presses against the tongue; andat least one spring distinct from the hooking means, each spring having one end connected to the housing and its other end connected to corresponding slidable hooking means and exerting a ...

POWER LINE COUPLER

The present invention relates to a power line coupler for coupling a pair of cables together. The coupler includes at least one protector for protecting the cables. A clamp is provided for clamping the protector and cables together. 1. A power line coupler for coupling a pair of cables together , the coupler including:at least one protector for protecting the cables; anda clamp for clamping the protector and cables together.2. A power line coupler as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each protector includes a protection member for protecting a cable from at least one fastener.3. A power line coupler as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the protection member is formed from deformable aluminum and/or the inner coupler is coated with a friction enhancing compound to impede extraction of the cables.4. A power line coupler as claimed in claim 1 , including one or more inner protrusions about which said cables can be bent.5. A power line coupler as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the protrusions are located on one side of the coupler and fasteners are located on the other side of the coupler.6. A power line coupler as claimed in claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , in use claim 1 , each cable is corrugated and resists extraction from the clamp.7. A power line coupler as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the clamp includes alternately disposed fasteners.8. A power line coupler as claimed in claim 7 , wherein the fasteners are alternately disposed on the same side of the clamp.9. A power line coupler as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the clamp includes fasteners claim 1 , each fastener including a head from which a threaded shaft extends claim 1 , the head defining a recess such that a tip of the head can be separated from the fastener by shearing.10. A power line coupler as claimed in claim 9 , wherein the tip includes a base shelf for impeding tool slippage when separating the tip11. A power line coupler as claimed in claim 1 , further including at least one locator extending through the protector ...

CONNECTORS WITH ELECTRICAL OR SIGNAL CARRYING CAPABILITIES AND RELATED METHODS

Aspects of the present disclosure include a connector, an array of connectors, a method for manufacturing the connectors, and a method for using the connectors. The connectors are capable of carrying electrical or electric signal and include geometries to operate in holding, latching, or locking applications. The connector can include a contact housing formed by a first electrically conductive housing, a second electrically conductive housing and a housing sealing component at least partially isolating said first and second electrically conductive housings from each other. A body, such as a pin, a rod, or an elongated member, is provided. A first electrically conductive spring is located in a first groove and a second electrically conductive spring is located in a second groove inside the contact housing. Wherein a first electrical path and a second electrical path are formed when the body is inserted into the contact housing. In other examples, more than two electrical paths can be provided. 1. A connector comprising:a first electrically conductive housing section, a second electrically conductive housing section and a housing sealing component at least partially isolating said first and second electrically conductive housing sections from each other; said first and second electrically conductive housing sections and housing sealing component defining a bore;a body insertable into said bore, said body comprising a first electrical terminal and a second electrical terminal;a first electrically conductive spring positioned in a first groove defined at least in part by the first electrically conductive housing section and a second electrically conductive spring positioned in a second groove defined at least in part by the second electrically conductive housing section; andsaid first electrically conductive housing section, said first electrically conductive spring and said first electrical terminal defining at least a portion of a first electrical path, and said ...

ELECTRICAL MALE TERMINAL

An electrical male terminal formed from a metal plate comprising a mating portion having contact surfaces adapted to electrically contact a female terminal. The mating portion comprises a first and second seamless strip electrically contacting the first and second female contact surfaces. The male terminal has a seam comprising a mating portion seam, within the mating portion, which is parallel to the longitudinal axis, and located on one of the side portions which are perpendicular to the contact surfaces of the mating portion. 1. An electrical male terminal designed to be inserted in a housing and formed by folding a single metal plate , said male terminal extending substantially along a longitudinal axis and comprising:a positioning portion, comprising a locking means adapted to interact with the housing,a mating portion having two substantially parallel contact surfaces adapted to be in electrical contact with respectively two surfaces of a female terminal when the mating portion is inserted/mated with the female terminal,wherein the mating portion has a mating portion seam between two folded portions of the folded metal plate which is not located on the two substantially parallel contact surfaces.2. The terminal according to claim 1 , wherein the mating portion seam is located on a side portion adjacent to the two substantially parallel contact surfaces.3. The terminal according to claim 2 , wherein the positioning portion has a positioning portion seam between the two folded portions of the metal plate which is located on a face which is substantially perpendicular to the side portion comprising the mating portion seam.4. The terminal according to claim 2 , comprising a transition portion having a transition portion seam between the two folded portions of the metal plate which is located on a face which is substantially perpendicular to the side portion comprising the mating portion seam.5. The terminal according to claim 4 , wherein the transition portion ...

MODULAR TREE WITH ROTATION-LOCK ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

A rotation-locking lighted artificial tree that includes a first and second portion. The first portion includes a trunk, first electrical connector, and first wiring harness. The first electrical connector includes a first body portion and a first electrical contact set. The first body portion includes multiple projections electrically isolated from the first electrical contact set. The second tree portion includes a second electrical connector and a second wiring harness. The second electrical connector includes a second body portion and a second electrical contact set, the second body portion including multiple recesses. When the first tree portion couples to the second, the first and second electrical contact sets form an electrical connection and the recesses of the second body portion receive the projections of the first body portion, thereby electrically connecting and mechanically coupling the first tree portion to the second tree portion. 1. A rotation-locking lighted artificial tree , comprising:a first tree portion, including a first trunk portion and a first electrical connection and wiring assembly, the first electrical connection and wiring assembly housed at least in part within the first trunk portion, and including a first electrical connector assembly and a first wiring harness, the first electrical connector assembly including a first body portion and a first electrical contact set, the first electrical contact set in electrical connection with the first wiring harness, the first body portion including a plurality of projections, the plurality of projections electrically isolated from the first electrical contact set; anda second tree portion, including a second trunk portion and a second electrical connection and wiring assembly, the second electrical connection and wiring assembly housed at least in part within the second trunk portion, and including a second electrical connector assembly and a second wiring harness, the second electrical ...

Interconnect structure and method for producing same

There is provided a three-dimensional interconnect structure for micro-electronic devices and a method for producing such an interconnect structure. The method comprises a step wherein a backbone structure is manufactured using an additive layer-wise manufacturing process. The backbone structure comprises a three-dimensional cladding skeleton and a support structure. The cladding skeleton comprises layered freeform skeleton parts that will form the electric interconnections between the electric contacts of the interconnect structure after a conductive material is applied on the backbone structure. The support structure supports the layered freeform skeleton parts. Parts of the support structure may be removed to isolate and/or expose the electric interconnections. The cladding skeleton can be embedded by an insulating material for providing a further support.

Method of providing an electrical connection arrangement and an electrical connection arrangement

A method for providing an electrical connection arrangement between a first member and a second member is provided, as is a corresponding arrangement. The first member is made of electrically conductive material provided with a coating layer, and the electrical connecting arrangement includes a fastening element, the method including providing the first member with a first hole, arranging a sleeve in the first hole of the first member, such that the first member becomes electrically connected with the sleeve, coating an area of the first member including the sleeve, inserting the fastening element into the sleeve and through the first member, and engaging the fastening element with the second member, such that the fastening element becomes abutted against an uncoated surface portion provided on the sleeve to electrically connect the sleeve with the fastening element, and such that the fastening element becomes electrically connected to the second member.

PERCUTANEOUS POWER DELIVERY SYSTEM FOR PERMANENTLY IMPLANTED MEDICAL DEVICES AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

The invention relates to a permanent percutaneous electric connection device intended to be fixed in an osseous structure of a patient to electrically connect an internal entity () located inside the body of the patient to an entity external to said body. The device encloses electric connection means running from a first connector to be connected to the external entity to a second connector to be connected to the internal entity. The device has an extension member () extending from a socket of the first connector. The extension member is designed for full osseous burial into the osseous structure with its free end () being substantially flush with the surface of said osseous structure. The device also comprises an electric connection member () comprising the second connector securely fastened to the free end of the extension member (). 1. A permanent percutaneous electric connection device intended to be fixed in an osseous structure of a patient to electrically connect an internal entity located inside the body of the patient to an entity external to said body , wherein:the device encloses electric connection means running from a first connector to be connected to the external entity to a second connector to be connected to the internal entity, and a percutaneous socket having a first end comprising the first connector to be connected to the external entity and a second end opposite to the first end,', 'an extension member extending from the second end of the socket forming an angle relative to the socket and being designed to shift the second connector away from the socket by a non-zero distance, wherein the extension member is further designed for full osseous burial into the osseous structure with its free end being substantially flush with the surface of said osseous structure, and', 'an electric connection member securely fastened to the free end of the extension member, said electric connection member comprising the second connector., 'the device comprises2. ...

COPPER TRANSCEIVER SYSTEM

A transceiver for a two-connector system includes a circuit board, at least one cable attached to the circuit board, and a housing arranged to contain the circuit board. The two-connector system includes a front connector and a back connector. When the transceiver is connected to the two-connector system, a front edge of the circuit board is arranged to engage with the front connector and an intermediate portion of the circuit board is arranged to engage with the back connector. 1. A transceiver for a two-connector system including a front connector and a back connector , the transceiver comprising:a circuit board;at least one cable attached to the circuit board; anda housing arranged to contain the circuit board; whereinwhen the transceiver is connected to the two-connector system, a front edge of the circuit board is arranged to engage with the front connector and an intermediate portion of the circuit board is arranged to engage with the back connector.2. The transceiver of claim 1 , wherein the housing includes a clip arranged to engage with at least one slot of the back connector.3. The transceiver of claim 2 , wherein the housing is arranged such that the clip is aligned to engage with the at least one slot of the back connector when the front edge of the circuit board is engaged with the front connector.4. The transceiver of claim 1 , wherein:the circuit board includes at least one notch; andthe housing includes a clip arranged to pass through the at least one notch of the circuit board.5. The transceiver of claim 1 , wherein the at least one cable includes at least one of a coaxial cable claim 1 , a shielded coaxial cable claim 1 , a twinaxial cable claim 1 , a twisted pair cable claim 1 , a shielded twisted pair cable claim 1 , and a shielded twinaxial cable.6. The transceiver of claim 5 , wherein a conductor of the coaxial cable is electrically connected to a pad of the circuit board and a conductive shield of the coaxial cable is electrically connected to ...

Connector and Assembly Jig for Connector

A joint connector includes connector housing in which a plurality of terminal accommodation compartments are arranged in line within a horizontal plane, a plurality of pieces of female terminal fitting inserted into the respective terminal accommodation compartments from behind, and flexible lances that are provided in the respective terminal accommodation compartments and that retain the pieces of female terminal fitting inserted into the respective terminal accommodation compartments from behind. All of the lances provided in the respective terminal accommodation compartments are joined integrally by means of a horizontally-stretched connecting member . The connecting member is provided with operation sections that concurrently bend all of the lances when the connecting member is operated. 1. A joint connector comprising:a plurality of pieces of female terminal fittings;a joint terminal having a plurality of tab pieces that are to be fit-connected to respective pieces of the female terminal fittings and a joining section that conductively interconnects the tab pieces; anda connector housing made from a resin and having one housing end which accommodates and retains the joint terminal with the tab pieces oriented toward another housing end, other housing end in which female terminal accommodation holes that fit the tab pieces into the respective pieces of the female terminal fittings by inserting the female terminal fittings up to a specified position are arranged in line within a horizontal plane orthogonal to a longitudinal direction, and lances for retaining the female terminal fittings inserted to the specified positions in the respective female terminal accommodation holes;wherein the lances are provided for the respective terminal accommodation holes, and all of the lances are integrally joined together by a horizontally-stretched connecting member; andthe connecting member is provided with an operation section that integrally bends the lances in a direction ...

Connector and method for connecting the connector

A connector includes a plug connector including a projecting part and a plurality of plug electrodes, each plug electrode includes a first surface and a second plug surface that are substantially parallel to each other, and a jack connector including a plurality of jack electrodes, each jack electrode contacts to one of the plug electrodes when the plug connector is engaged with the jack connector, that includes a first jack contact part that contacts with the first plug surface, a second jack contact part that contacts with the second plug surface, and a third jack contact part that contacts with the projecting part. The projecting part is configured to exert a force to the third jack contact part to move the first jack contact part toward the first plug surface when engaging the plug connector and the jack connector.

CONNECTOR FITTING JIG AND LOW INSERTION FORCE CONNECTOR

A connector fitting jig for attaching and detaching a first housing and a second housing to and from each other by a low insertion and separation force, includes a jig body, a first support shaft that includes a base end rotatably supported by a first rotation support shaft provided on the jig body and a catching portion formed on a free end thereof, the catching portion being catchable in a pulling-up direction to a caught portion of a first engagement portion or a second engagement portion respectively formed in the first housing and the second housing, and a second support shaft that includes a base end rotatably supported by a second rotation support shaft provided on the jig body and a pressing portion formed on a free end thereof. 1. A connector fitting jig for attaching and detaching a first housing and a second housing to and from each other by a low insertion and separation force , comprising:a jig body;a first support shaft that includes a base end rotatably supported by a first rotation support shaft provided on the jig body and a catching portion formed on a free end thereof, the catching portion being catchable in a pulling-up direction to a caught portion of a first engagement portion or a second engagement portion respectively formed in the first housing and the second housing; anda second support shaft that includes a base end rotatably supported by a second rotation support shaft provided on the jig body and a pressing portion formed on a free end thereof, the pressing portion being contactable to a pressed portion of the second engagement portion or the first engagement portion respectively formed in the first housing and the second housing;wherein the first housing and the second housing are moved relative to each other in a connector fitting direction, by pushing down the second support shaft using as a fulcrum the catching portion of the first support shaft.2. The connector fitting jig according to claim 1 , wherein the jig body includes a ...

Method, System and Devices for Interconnecting a Plurality of Devices

An electrical connector is disclosed that includes an insulative housing having a mating face at one end, a rear face at another end, a mating slot at the mating face for receiving a complementary connector, a first set of contacts mounted in a first set of channels incorporated at a top of the insulative housing and a second set of contacts mounted in a second set of channels incorporated at a bottom of the insulative housing, and a shielding device located between the first set of contacts and the second set of contacts. 1. An electrical connector comprisingan insulative housing having a top, a bottom and two sidewalls interconnecting to form a mating face at one end and a rear face at another end and whereby there is a mating slot formed at the mating face for receiving a complementary connector;a first set of contacts mounted in a first set of channels incorporated at the top of the insulative housing and a second set of contacts mounted in a second set of channels incorporated at the bottom of the insulative housing; anda shielding device located between the first set of contacts and the second set of contacts.2. An electrical connector comprisingan insulative body having a top, a bottom, a front face and a rear face;a plurality of tongues, each tongue having a top tongue surface and a bottom tongue surface, extending from the front face in a direction away from the insulative body;one set of terminals mounted in one set of tongue slots incorporated at the top tongue surface of each tongue and another set of terminals mounted in another set of tongue slots incorporated at the bottom tongue surface of each tongue, wherein the tongue slots incorporated at the bottom tongue surface are aligned to the tongue slots incorporated at the top tongue surface; anda plurality of lateral slots in the insulative body configured to receive at least one attachment device.3. The electrical connector as claimed in wherein the attachment device comprises a lateral portion which ...

ENCLOSURE AND METHOD FOR HANDLING ELECTRIC GUN OR ION GUN

The present invention is a charged-particle gun (EG) in which a negative electrode () and a positive electrode () are integrated and assembled in advance, and which can be stored and transported in a state in which the negative electrode and the positive electrode are integrated, wherein the negative electrode and the positive electrode are connected by a conductor () during storage and transportation of the charged-particle gun. It is thereby possible to prevent an electrode tip of the charged-particle gun from being damaged by electrical discharge caused by static electricity during storage and transportation. 1. A method for handling an electron gun or an ion gun having a negative electrode and a positive electrode for storage or transportation , comprising connecting the two electrodes with a conductor.2. The method for handling an electron gun or an ion gun according to claim 1 , wherein the negative electrode or the positive electrode has a sharp end.3. The method for handling an electron gun or an ion gun according to claim 2 , wherein the negative electrode or the positive electrode comprises tungsten.4. The method for handling an electron gun or an ion gun according to claim 1 , wherein the electron gun or the ion gun is enclosed in a container claim 1 , and the conductor that connects between the two electrodes includes a metal member for fixing a terminal of the electron gun or the ion gun to the container.5. The method for handling an electron gun or an ion gun according to claim 1 , wherein the conductor that connects between the two electrodes includes an elastic metal member that is brought into contact with the negative electrode or the positive electrode by an elastic restoring force.6. The method for handling an electron gun or an ion gun according to claim 4 , wherein the electron gun or the ion gun is enclosed in the container claim 4 , and the elastic metal member is fixed to the container.7. An enclosure for an electron gun or an ion gun ...

ELECTRICAL PLUG-IN DEVICE WITH CLOSURE DEVICE

A plug-in device system has a closure unit blocking access to a first plug-in device element, for example a socket. The closure unit includes a rotary bezel which is coupled via a coupling to at least one shutter such that the rotation of the bezel effects a movement of the shutter from a closed position in an open position. Preferably, a locking assembly is additionally provided, which blocks movement of the rotary bezel and/or shutter in the closed position as long as no pressure is applied to the shutter. In addition, a safety device can be provided, which prevents the shutter from opening when a direct force is applied. 111-. (canceled)12. An electrical plug-in device system , comprising:a first plug-in device element,a second plug-in device element compatible with the first plug-in device element, said first plug-in device element and said second plug-in device element configured to be connected in an insertion direction;a closure device arranged in front of the first plug-in device element;wherein the closure device comprises:a) a rotatable bezel having a through-opening configured to engage with the second plug-in device element with a rotation lock;b) at least one shutter movable between a closed position and an open position; andc) a coupling configured to convert a rotational movement of the rotary bezel into a movement of the shutter from the closed position to an open position.13. The plug-in device system of claim 12 , wherein the closure device comprises a locking assembly configured to prevent at least one of the shutter and the rotary bezel from moving in the closed position claim 12 , wherein the locking assembly is released by pressure acting on the shutter in the insertion direction.14. The plug-in device system of claim 12 , wherein the shutter is supported for movement in the insertion direction against a restoring force.15. The plug-in device system of claim 13 , wherein the locking assembly comprises projections which engage in holes.16. The ...

LEVER JIG AND CONNECTOR APPARATUS

A lever jig is mounted on a female connector and causes fitting force to act on the female connector and a male connector by an operation from a fitting-operation start position to a fitting-operation completion position. The lever jig includes: a connector mount portion capable of having the female connector inserted in a mounted position; slidable members that are slidably supported by the connector mount portion, hold the female connector in the mounted position, and move by a slide movement to a connector-holding release position to release the female connector from holding in the mounted position; and a lever body that is movably supported by the connector mount portion and in the fitting-operation completion position, moves the slidable members to the connector-holding release position. 1. A lever jig which is mounted on one of a pair of connectors and causes fitting force to act on the pair of connectors by an operation from a fitting-operation start position to a fitting-operation completion position so as to move the pair of connectors from a fitting start position to a fitting completion position , the lever jig comprising:a connector mount portion capable of having one of the pair of connectors inserted to a mounted position;slidable members that are slidably supported by the connector mount portion, hold one of the pair of connectors in the mounted position, and move by a slide movement to a connector-holding release position to release one of the pair of connectors from holding in a holding position; anda lever body that is movably supported by the connector mount portion and in the fitting-operation completion position, moves the slidable members to the connector-holding release position.2. The lever jig according to claim 1 , whereinthe slidable members have protruding fixation parts in positions corresponding to protruding fixation parts of one of the pair of connectors, andrespective protruding fixation parts on the right and left of the slidable ...

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. 1. A connector , comprising:a first member having a first bore therethrough;a second member having a second bore therethrough configured to align with the first bore in the first member;a fastener for securing the first member to the second member through the first bore and the second bore; and an access hole to permit insertion of the fastener through the first bore and the second bore,', 'an exit hole to permit extension of the fastener through the first bore or the second bore; and, 'a tubular extension affixed at a proximal end to the first member and configured to encircle at least a portion of the first member and a portion of the second member, wherein the tubular extension comprisesa receptacle configured to slide over at least a portion of the first member, a portion of the second member, and the tubular extension to form a weather-resistant barrier for the connector, and wherein the tubular extension is configured to support the receptacle.2. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the tubular extension includes a distal end with an opening to receive the portion of the second member.3. The connector of claim 2 , wherein the tubular extension includes an ...

MOVING PART COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR

A female F connector incorporates a nose protruding from an end of the connector and the nose is urged to protrude by a spring. 1. A moving part coaxial cable connector comprising:a connector body with first and second ends;an aperture at the connector body first end;a nose urged to project from the aperture by a nose projecting spring;the nose movable in the aperture according to external forces;a conductive center pin and an adjoining pin mouth end, the pin mouth end slidably inserted in a central passageway of the nose;an electromagnetic shield incorporated in the nose; and,wherein one or more connector center conductors are shielded when the connector is unmated and the nose is free to project from the aperture.2. The connector of further comprising:a terminal for fixing a coaxial cable at one end of the connector; and,wherein the connector is female F connector port.3. The connector of further comprising:a bore extending between the connector body first and second ends;at the connector body second end, a connection for a male F connector; and,wherein the connector is an F splice.4. A moving part coaxial cable connector comprising:a connector body with first and second ends;an aperture at the connector body first end;a nose urged to project from the aperture by a spring;the spring having a design and spring constant able to project the nose when the connector is not mated;the spring having a design and spring constant able to mate connector ground path parts when the connector is mated;the nose movable in the aperture according to external forces;a conductive center pin and an adjoining pin mouth end, the pin mouth end slidably inserted in a central passageway of the nose;an electromagnetic shield incorporated in the nose;wherein when the connector is unmated, one or more connector center conductors are shielded when the nose freely projects from the aperture; and,wherein when the connector is mated, the nose is operable to urge the separation of a mated male F ...

MOVING PART COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTORS

A female F connector incorporates a nose protruding from an end of the connector and the nose is urged to protrude by a spring. 1. A moving part coaxial cable connector comprising:a connector body with first and second ends;an aperture at the connector body first end;a nose urged to project from the aperture by a nose projecting spring;the nose movable in the aperture according to external forces;a conductive center pin and an adjoining pin mouth end;an electromagnetic shield incorporated in the nose; and,wherein one or more connector center conductors are shielded when the connector is unmated and the nose is free to project from the aperture.2. The connector of further comprising:a central passageway of the nose and the adjoining pin mouth end slidably in the central inserted therein.3. The connector of further comprising:a terminal for fixing a coaxial cable at one end of the connector; and,wherein the connector is a female F connector port.4. The connector of further comprising:a bore extending between the connector body first and second ends;at the connector body second end, a connection for a male F connector; and,wherein the connector is an F splice.5. A moving part coaxial cable connector comprising:a connector body with first and second ends;an aperture at the connector body first end;a nose urged to project from the aperture by a spring;the spring having a design and spring constant able to project the nose when the connector is not mated;the spring having a design and spring constant able to mate connector ground path parts when the connector is mated;the nose movable in the aperture according to external forces;a conductive center pin and an adjoining pin mouth end, the pin mouth end slidably inserted in a central passageway of the nose;an electromagnetic shield incorporated in the nose;wherein when the connector is unmated, one or more connector center conductors are shielded when the nose freely projects from the aperture; and,wherein when the ...

AUXILIARY FITTING JIG

An auxiliary fitting jig includes first and second jig bodies configured to hold a connector from both sides of the connector, a first interval adjustment mechanism configured to interval-adjustably connect the first and second jig bodies, first and second lever bodies pivotally supported by the first and second jig bodies respectively, a second interval adjustment mechanism configured to interval-adjustably connect the first and second lever bodies in accordance with an interval between the first and second jig bodies adjusted by the first interval adjustment mechanism. 1. An auxiliary fitting jig used to fit one connector with another connector , the auxiliary fitting jig comprising: a first jig body and a second jig body configured to hold the one connector from both sides of the one connector, and', 'a first interval adjustment mechanism configured to interval-adjustably connect the first jig body and the second jig body; and, 'a jig body including'} a first lever body pivotally supported by the first jig body,', 'a second lever body pivotally supported by the second jig body, and', 'a second interval adjustment mechanism configured to interval-adjustably connect the first lever body and the second lever body in accordance with an interval between the first jig body and the second jig body adjusted by the first interval adjustment mechanism,, 'a lever including'}wherein the one connector and the another connector are configured to be fitted by rotation of the lever.2. The auxiliary fitting jig according to claim 1 , wherein the second interval adjustment mechanism is provided in a position where interference by the second interval adjustment mechanism with the jig body is avoided throughout a rotation range of the lever with respect to the jig body.3. The auxiliary fitting jig according to claim 1 ,wherein the first interval adjustment mechanism includes a first positioning mechanism configured to position the first jig body relative to the second jig body with ...

LEVER JIG AND CONNECTOR DEVICE

A lever jig and a connector device includes: an opening/closing door configured to be displaced between an open position where the opening/closing door allows a connector to be attached to the lever jig and a close position where the opening/closing door prevents the connector positioned at an attachment position from being detached from the lever jig; a door holding portion configured to hold the opening/closing door at the close position; and an automatic door opening portion configured to move the opening/closing door at the close position to the open position against a holding force of the door holding portion at a point in time when a manipulation from a fitting manipulation start position to a fitting manipulation completion position is completed. 1. A lever jig to be attached to either one of a pair of connectors and displace the pair of connectors from a fitting start position to a fitting completion position by applying a fitting force between the pair of connectors by a manipulation from a fitting manipulation start position to a fitting manipulation completion position , the lever jig comprising:an opening/closing door configured to be displaced between an open position where the opening/closing door allows the one of connectors to be attached to the lever jig and a close position where the opening/closing door prevents the one of connectors positioned at an attachment position from being detached from the lever jig;a door holding portion configured to hold the opening/closing door at the close position; andan automatic door opening portion configured to move the opening/closing door at the close position to the open position against a holding force of the door holding portion at a point in time when manipulation to the fitting manipulation completion position is completed in the manipulation from the fitting manipulation start position to the fitting manipulation completion position.2. The lever jig according to claim 1 , wherein the automatic door ...

RADIAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR RESISTANT TO FLUIDS

A wet-connect can include a radial array of contacts that are electrically isolated from each other. The wet-connect can include a male connector and a female connector. The contacts are placed at spaced distances from each other around the outside diameter of the male connector and the inside diameter of the female connector. Because the contacts are spaced around the radius of the connectors, the length of the wet-connect does not have to depend upon the number of contacts provided by the wet-connect. This in turn can reduce the length of the wet-connect, making the wet-connect less susceptible to breakage or misalignment and/or allowing the wet-connect to be manufactured using less material. 1. A method comprising:rotationally aligning a first connector with a second connector, wherein the first connector comprises a first plurality of electrical contacts, wherein the first plurality of electrical contacts are radially distributed around a portion of the first connector, wherein the second connector comprises a second plurality of electrical contacts, and wherein the second plurality of electrical contacts are radially distributed around a portion of the second connector;preventing any of the first plurality of electrical contacts from being electrically connected to any of the second plurality of electrical contacts until the first and second connectors are in rotational alignment at least enough to prevent cross-connections; andelectrically connecting each of the first plurality of electrical contacts to a corresponding one of the second plurality of electrical contacts, in response to the rotationally aligning.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first connector comprises a bolt claim 1 , wherein the first plurality of electrical contacts are distributed around a radius of the bolt claim 1 , wherein the second connector comprises a immovable sleeve claim 1 , and wherein the second plurality of electrical contacts are radially distributed around an inner ...

CLAMP-ON FURNITURE ELECTRICAL OUTLET

A mobile outlet apparatus and process for providing electrical current by means of a clamp-on outlet extender attached to an object and connected to a stationary source of electric current is provided. A description of several possible clamping systems for attaching the mobile outlet to an object is provided, as well as a description of different voltage conversion and outlet options on the mobile outlet. In one configuration the mobile outlet is particularly designed to provide a flat profile and to allow quick attachment and detachment by means of a ratchet system. The mobile outlet is also designed to allow attachment of various faceplates for purposes of decor matching and branding purposes. 1. An clamp-on outlet extender apparatus for passing some form of electrical current from at least one stationary source of electrical current to an accessible location on an object to which said outlet extender may be clamped , the extender comprising:at least one plug, capable of being connected to said stationary source of electrical current;at least one cord, capable of conducting an electrical current to an outlet housing;an outlet housing, providing some form of electrical current to at least one outlet being capable of receiving a plug from an external device and thereby providing some form of electrical current to said external device;said outlet housing having at least two plates, said plates each having at least one surface with a shape chosen from the group of flat, convex and concave, said surfaces facing each other and said outlet being present in at least one of said plates, said plates being capable of being moved towards or away from each other by means of a connecting system thereby forming a clamp system such that said outlet housing can be clamped to said object by means of said faces of said plates while exposing at least one of said outlets.2. An apparatus as defined in claim 1 , wherein said clamp system uses a spring type clamp system to apply clamping ...

PUSH-PULL ELECTRICAL CONNETION FOR QUICK AND SAFE CONNECTION TO MULTIPLE UNITS

A plurality of tools, such as blow dryers, multiple size curling irons, multiple size flatirons, clipper and trimmers include a substantially shortened electrical cord, with the cord terminating in a connector, such as a male connector. The system also includes a wall cord, having one end that plugs into a standard wall outlet, and another end that is the counterpart of the tool's connector, for example the corresponding female connector. Thus, the system includes a plurality of tools, and at least one wall cord, with the tools all individually capable of connection with the wall cord. The overall length of the tool's cord is desirably approximately 10 feet. 1. An electrical power cord system for supplying power to a plurality of tools , comprising:a wall cord;a wall socket plug at a first end of the wall cord;a first electrical connector at a second end of the wall cord;a tool cord on each of the plurality of tools; anda second electrical connector, disposed on the tool cord to mate with the first electrical connector such that power is transferred from the wall socket plug to the tool.2. The electrical power cord system of claim 1 , wherein the tool cord is less than 12 inches in length.3. The electrical power cord system of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of tools are electric beauty salon tools.4. The electrical power cord system of claim 1 , wherein the second electrical connector is a male connector and the first electrical connector is a female connector.5. The electrical power cord system of claim 1 , wherein the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector are connected and disconnected with a push-pull action.6. An electrical power cord system comprising:a plurality of electric beauty salon tools;a tool cord extending from each of the plurality of electric beauty salon tools, the tool cord being less than about 12 inches in length;a first connector disposed on the end of each of the tool cords;a wall cord;a wall socket plug at a first end ...

Modular Back Shell Apparatus for Circular Connectors

A back shell apparatus receives a cable having conductors extending through the apparatus for attaching to a connector. The back shell includes at least two clam shell halves that mate to surround the conductors. The back shell allows for angular configurations of the cable and connector by including flexible bellows through which the conductors extend. The bellows are respectively expandable and retractable about the conductors. The back shell apparatus further includes a modular cable adapter that receives a respectively sized cable terminus from which the conductors extend into the bellows toward a connector. The back shell apparatus further includes a coupling nut adapter holding a respectively sized coupling nut that mates with the connector. 1. An apparatus for attaching a cable to a connector , the apparatus comprising:a cable adapter receiving a cable terminus through which conductors extend;a retainer tube positioned within the apparatus to secure the cable terminus between said retainer tube and said cable adapter, wherein the conductors extend through said adapter and said retainer tube.2. An apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising bellows claim 1 , wherein an end of said bellows is positioned between said cable adapter and said retaining tube claim 1 , and wherein the conductors extend from the cable terminus through said adapter claim 1 , through said retaining tube and through said bellows claim 1 , said bellows being selectively expandable and retractable along the conductors.3. An apparatus according to claim 2 , further comprising a grommet positioned within said retaining tube claim 2 , said grommet defining openings through which conductors from the cable terminus extend.4. An apparatus according to claim 3 , further comprising a compression sleeve extending around said grommet to seal the openings about the conductors.5. An apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein said cable adapter defines an appropriately sized passage to receive a ...

METHODS AND APPARATUS FOR PRECISION INSERTION

Systems, apparatuses and methods are described herein for precision insertion. In various embodiments, a feeder device may be configured to feed an object such as wire from a wire source into a wire path. In various embodiments, a guidance device with a channel that at least partially defines the wire path may receive the wire fed from the feeder device. In various embodiments, a base may be provided for mounting at least one of a first substrate having a first aperture and a second substrate having a second aperture so that the first aperture of the first substrate is aligned with the second aperture of the second substrate. In various embodiments, the base may be configured to be movable relative to the guidance device to position the first substrate or second substrate so that the first or second aperture is aligned with the wire path. 1. A wire insertion system comprising:a feeder device configured to feed wire from a wire source into a wire path;a guidance device with a channel that at least partially defines the wire path, to receive the wire fed from the feeder device; anda base for mounting at least one of a first substrate having a first aperture and a second substrate having a second aperture so that the first aperture of the first substrate is aligned with the second aperture of the second substrate, the base being configured to be movable relative to the guidance device to position the first substrate or second substrate so that the first or second aperture is aligned with the wire path.2. The wire insertion system of claim 1 , further comprising a cutting device for cutting the wire after insertion through the first and second apertures.3. The wire insertion system of claim 2 , wherein the cutting device is a single-sided blade with a flat side that is flush with a surface of the guidance device that is perpendicular to the wire path.4. The wire insertion system of claim 2 , wherein the guidance device includes a magnetic wear surface that is parallel ...

Implantable Medical Devices and Related Connector Enclosure Assemblies Utilizing Conductors Electrically Coupled to Feedthrough Pins

Implantable medical devices include connector enclosure assemblies that utilize conductors electrically coupled to feedthrough pins that extend into a can where electrical circuitry is housed. The conductors may be coupled to the feedthrough pins and to capacitor plates within a filter capacitor by an electrically conductive bonding material and as a single bonding event during manufacturing. The base plate of the connector enclosure assembly may also include a ground pin. Ground capacitor plates may be present at a ground aperture of the filter capacitor where the ground pin passes through so that the ground pin, a ground conductor, and the ground capacitor plate may be coupled. A protective cover may be provided for the connector enclosure assembly to enclose the conductors intended to extend into the can prior to the assembly being joined to the can. Conductors may be attached to a common tab that is subsequently removed.

AUXILIARY FITTING JIG

An auxiliary fitting jig used to fit connectors with each other includes displacement movement members movable to be displaced according to a rotational angle of a lever with respect to both side surfaces of a jig body having a connector reception chamber and connector engagement lock portions. The displacement movement members have deformation preventing portions configured to prevent bending deformation of the connector engagement lock portions and deformation allowing portions configure to allow the bending deformation of the connector engagement lock portions. 1. An auxiliary fitting jig used to fit one connector with an another connector , the auxiliary fitting jig comprising:a lever; a connector reception chamber configured to receive the one connector,', 'a pair of connector engagement protrusions provided on both side surfaces of the jig body and being engageable with the one connector received in the connector reception chamber, and', 'a pair of connector engagement lock portions configured to be bent and deformed in a direction opposite to the connector reception chamber with an engagement of the connector engagement protrusions with the one connector being released by fitting of the one connector received in the connector reception chamber with the another connector; and, 'a jig body having'} deformation preventing portions configured to be in contact with the connector engagement lock portions to prevent bending deformation of the connector engagement lock portions, and', 'deformation allowing portions configure to release the connector engagement lock portions from the contact to allow the bending deformation of the connector engagement lock portions,, 'a pair of displacement movement members movable to be displaced with respect to the both side surfaces according to a rotational angle of the lever, the pair of displacement movement members having'}wherein in a process of fitting the one connector received in the connector reception chamber with the ...

MODULAR ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

A modular electrical plug connector assembly for control units in a motor vehicle includes a module rack and at least first and second plug-in modules that are situated in the module rack and that each includes respective housings shaped to accommodate respective electrical plug connectors. The housings are provided with respective electrically conductive contact elements. The first and second plug-in modules are positioned relative to one each other in a predetermined manner in the module rack, and are inseparably connected to the module rack by a joining process. 110-. (canceled)11. A modular electrical plug connector assembly for control units in a motor vehicle , the assembly comprising:a module rack;a first plug-in module situated in, and inseparably connected to, the module rack and including a first plug housing, wherein the first plug housing (a) is configured for accommodating a first electrical plug connector and (b) includes an electrically conductive first contact element; anda second plug-in module situated in, and inseparably connected to, the module rack and including a second plug housing, wherein the second plug housing (a) is configured for accommodating a second electrical plug connector and (b) includes an electrically conductive second contact element.12. The modular electrical plug connector assembly of claim 11 , wherein:the first plug-in module is inserted in a first passage that (a) extends between a front side and a rear side of the module rack, and (b) is shaped to allow for (i) displacement of the first plug-in module in the first passage in a plug-in direction in which the first plug-in module is inserted into the first passage and (ii) rotation of the first plug-in module, within the first passage, about an axis that extends parallel to the plug-in direction in which the first plug-in module is inserted into the first passage; andthe second plug-in module is inserted in a second passage that (a) extends between the front side and the ...

SURFACE MOUNT COAXIAL CABLE CONNECTOR

A surface mount coaxial cable connector comprising a generally elongate block. A channel extends between the proximate and remote ends for receiving a coaxial cable and includes an upstream larger diameter channel and a downstream, smaller diameter channel for receiving with little clearance the central conductor after the shield and the outer layer have been removed. The lower surface of the block is provided with slots extending from the lower surface to the stepped channel. One slot is arranged along said central plane and aligned with the central conductor within the smaller diameter channel and two slots are offset from the central plane. A plurality of piercing blade contacts within the slot extend beyond said lower surface that have extended piercing contact portions with opposing free edges suitable for surface mounting on a printed circuit board. 1. A surface mount coaxial cable connector comprising a generally elongate block with spaced parallel upper and lower surfaces generally defining a longitudinal direction and proximate and remote ends; a stepped channel extending between said proximate and remote ends intermediate said upper and lower surfaces along said elongate block to define a generally central plane of symmetry normal to said surfaces for receiving a coaxial cable formed with a central conductor , an intermediate insulating layer over the central conductor , a metallic shield covering the insulating layer and an outer layer covering and protecting the metallic shield , said channel including an upstream larger diameter channel portion extending from said proximate end to an intermediate point between said ends and defining a first axis arranged on said central plane for receiving an untrimmed section of coaxial cable with little clearance and a downstream , smaller diameter channel portion extending between said intermediate point and said remote end and defining a second axis arranged on said central plane dimensioned for receiving with ...

RETENTION MECHANISM HAVING IMPROVED FATIGUE STRENGTH

A retention latch mechanism having a retention spring of a first connector engageable with a retention feature of a second connector. The retention spring may include a spring arm having a distal, curved retaining portion that is resiliently received within the retention feature and a reinforced portion that is proximal of the distal retaining portion. The reinforced portion includes a layer having residual compressive stress to inhibit fatigue failure during repeated cycling of the latch mechanism. The reinforced portion may be formed by a cold working method, such as shot peening a select region of the spring arm. The reinforced portion is formed to inhibit fatigue failure during repeated cycling of the latch mechanism. Methods of forming a retention mechanism having a retention spring with a reinforced portion are provided herein. 1. A method of fabricating a retention latch assembly for retaining a plug connector releasably coupled within a receptacle connector of a device in a mated configuration , the method comprising:providing one or more retention springs for placement within the receptacle, each retention spring comprising a distal retaining portion that curves inwardly toward an insertion axis along which the plug connector is inserted into the receptacle; andcreating a reinforced portion in each of the one or more retention springs at a select location proximal of the distal retaining portion by forming a compressive residual stress layer therein.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming the compressive residual stress layer comprises shot peening the one or more spring arms at the select location.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compressive residual stress is greater than 1 claim 1 ,000 MPa.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein shot peening comprises a WPC treatment.5. The method of claim 2 , wherein shot peening is performed with beads of glass claim 2 , ceramic or metal.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the beads are between 50-150 microns.7. The ...

Crushable Connector Interface

A connector is disclosed. The connector includes a conductive housing. The conductive housing includes a wall region enclosing a space for receiving an adapter. The conductive housing also includes an annular end piece extending radially inward from a first end of the wall region and terminating the space. The annular end piece includes a flat annular surface, and a raised deformable annulus mounted on the flat annular surface. The raised deformable annulus is of a height such that an insertion of the adapter into the space deforms the raised deformable annulus to generate a physical contact connection between the flat annular surface and the adapter. 110-. (canceled)11. A method for fabricating a connector , comprisingcreating a housing comprising a wall region enclosing a space for receiving an adapter;terminating the wall region with an annular end piece extending radially inward from a first end of the threaded wall region and terminating the space; andcreating a raised deformable annulus mounted on a flat annular surface of the annular end piece of a height such that an insertion into the housing of the adapter deforms the raised deformable annulus to generate a physical contact connection between the flat annular surface and the adapter.121. The method of claim , wherein creating the raised deformable annulus further comprises depositing conductive material on the flat annular surface.131. The method of claim , wherein creating the raised deformable annulus further comprises shaping the annular end piece.141. The method of claim , further comprising inserting a dielectric tube into the housing.15. The method of claim 14 , further comprising inserting a center conductive pin within the housing such that the center conductive pin is radially surrounded by the dielectric tube over a portion of a length of the center conductive pin.16. A method for forming a connection claim 14 , comprising:inserting an adapter into a receiving connector;deforming through contact ...

Single-use connector and cartridge for a smoking article and related method

The present disclosure relates to connectors that may be employed in cartridges for smoking articles. The connectors may include a single-use mechanism that may include a blocking pin, a biasing mechanism, and a release mechanism. The release mechanism may hold the blocking pin in a partially retracted position in which the blocking pin is at least partially retracted from an aperture extending through threads defined by the connector. The release mechanism may include a latch that is displaced from contact with the blocking pin by a release pin upon engagement of the connector with a mating connector. The biasing mechanism may force the blocking pin against an end of the mating connector such that when the mating connector is unscrewed from the connector, the blocking pin extends through the aperture and blocks at least one recess defined between the threads such that the connector may not be reused.

METHOD FOR CONVERTING A MALE CONNECTOR TO A FEMALE CONNECTOR AND CONVERTIBLE CONNECTOR

A method for converting a male connector to a female connector. A connector comprising a header, an insert and a female adapter module. The header is equipped with a plurality of pins forming male contacts. The insert ensures the hermeticity of the male pins in the header. The female adapter module is mounted in the header so as to form a female connector. The female adapter module comprises a plurality of sockets forming female contacts. Each female socket is mounted around a male pin, and a locking housing is mounted around the plurality of sockets so as to tighten each female socket around the associated male pin. 1. Method for converting a male connector to a female connector , the male connector comprising a header equipped with a plurality of male pins and an insert ensuring the hermeticity of the male pins in the header , the method comprising the steps of:installing a plurality of female contact sockets around the male pins of the male connector, a female socket being mounted around each male pin of said male connector,installing a locking housing in a header of the male connector, around the plurality of sockets, andpress-fitting the locking housing into the header so as to tighten each female socket around the associated male pin by deforming an inner structure of a rear part of each socket.2. Method according to claim 1 , further comprising the step of installing an interfacial seal between the insert and the locking housing in order to protect said insert and ensure an impermeability of the connector.3. Connector comprising a header equipped with a plurality of pins forming male contacts and with an insert ensuring the hermeticity of said male pins in the header claim 1 , the connector comprising a female adapter module capable of being mounted in the header so as to form a female connector claim 1 , said female adapter module comprising:a plurality of sockets forming female contacts, each female socket being adapted to be mounted around a male pin, anda ...

Disconnect Tool

A disconnect tool for disconnecting a cable connector from a terminal is provided. The disconnect tool can include a body and a gripping portion at a first end of the body and perpendicular to the body. The gripping portion can be adapted to engage a cable connector. The groove can have a width greater than or equal to the cable connector. Engaging the cable connector can include positioning the gripping portion such that the gripping portion partially surrounds the outer diameter of the cable connector. The width of the gripping portion can be sufficiently narrow so as to allow the gripping portion to engage a first cable connector in close proximity to a second cable connector. For a disconnect tool engaging a cable connector, applying a force to a second end of the body in an opposite direction from the cable connector can disconnect the cable connector from the terminal. 1. A disconnect tool comprising:a body; and engage a cable connector having a cable coupled to the connector,', 'apply a lateral force to the cable connector in response to a force being applied to a second end of the body, and', 'disconnect the cable connector while the cable is coupled to the cable connector;, 'a gripping portion at a first end of the body, the gripping portion perpendicular to the body, wherein the gripping portion is adapted towherein the gripping portion has a width greater than a width of the cable connector and less than double the width of the cable connector.2. A method comprising:engaging, by a gripping portion at a first end of a body of a disconnect tool, a cable connector having a cable coupled to the connector;applying a force to a second end of the body in a direction opposite the cable connector, the force causing a lateral force to be applied to the cable connector, anddisconnecting the cable connector while the cable is coupled to the cable connector. Claim of priority is made to U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 61/700,114, filed Sep. 12, 2012 and titled “ ...

Electrical Connectors and Methods for Using Same

An electrical connection assembly includes a plurality of primary electrical conductors, a secondary electrical conductor, and an electrical connector. The electrical connector includes: a first connector body including an exterior conductor seat channel; a second connector body coupled to the first connector body such that the first and second connector bodies collectively form an axial through passage; a primary clamping mechanism on at least one of the first and second connector bodies; and a secondary clamping mechanism on the first connector body. The secondary connector extends through the exterior conductor seat channel and is clamped therein by the secondary clamping mechanism. The primary conductors extend through the axial through passage and are clamped therein by the primary clamping mechanism to the first and second connector bodies and to one another to mechanically and electrically connect the primary and secondary conductors. 1. An electrical connection assembly comprising:a plurality of primary electrical conductors;a secondary electrical conductor; and a first connector body including an exterior conductor seat channel;', 'a second connector body coupled to the first connector body such that the first and second connector bodies collectively form an axial through passage;', 'a primary clamping mechanism on at least one of the first and second connector bodies; and', 'a secondary clamping mechanism on the first connector body;, 'an electrical connector including the secondary connector extends through the exterior conductor seat channel and is clamped therein by the secondary clamping mechanism; and', 'the primary conductors extend through the axial through passage and are clamped therein by the primary clamping mechanism to the first and second connector bodies and to one another to mechanically and electrically connect the primary and secondary conductors., 'wherein2. The electrical connection assembly of wherein the exterior conductor seat ...

WATERPROOF WARNING WHIP BASE AND CONNECTOR

A warning whip assembly includes an elongate whip, a light, wiring, a base, and an electrical connector assembly. The elongate whip has first and second ends. The light is mounted to the first end of the warning whip. The wiring extends from the light to the second end of the warning whip. The base is connected to the second end of the warning whip. The electrical connector assembly includes a first connector portion connected to the base with a waterproof connection. The wiring is connected to the first connector portion. The electrical connector assembly also includes a second connector portion that is releasably connected to the first connector portion. 1. A warning whip assembly , comprising:an elongate whip having first and second ends;a light mounted to the first end of the warning whip;wiring extending from the light to the second end of the warning whip;a base connected to the second end of the warning whip;an electrical connector assembly having a first connector portion connected to the base with a waterproof connection, the wiring being connected to the first connector portion, and a second connector portion releasably connected to the first connector portion.2. The warning whip assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base includes a stepped cavity having a first portion sized to receive the warning whip and a second portion sized to receive the first connector portion.3. The warning whip assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base includes a plurality of internal grooves claim 1 , and the first connector portion is retained in the base using a bonding agent that fills the plurality of internal grooves.4. The warning whip assembly of claim 2 , wherein the stepped cavity comprises a third portion sized to receive excess portions of the wiring.5. The warning whip assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a hexagonal shaped portion on an outer surface thereof at a first end of the base claim 1 , and a plurality of threads on the outer surface at a second end of ...

Connector having a nut-body continuity element and method of use thereof

A connector having a nut-body continuity element is provided, wherein the nut-body continuity element electrically couples a nut and a connector body, thereby establishing electrical continuity between the nut and the connector body. Furthermore, the nut-body continuity element facilitates grounding through the connector, and renders an electromagnetic shield preventing ingress of unwanted environmental noise.

High Temperature Electrode Connections

Embodiments include a high temperature electrode connection assembly for a wafer-processing pedestal. The high temperature electrode connection assembly includes an electrode rod having a cup that mounts to a stud embedded in the pedestal and a plate adapter portion. The assembly also includes a floating plate having an outer surface and an aperture for receiving the electrode rod. The floating plate contacts an inner surface of the pedestal to resist lateral movement of the electrode rods. The assembly also includes an anti-rotation retainer ring that frictionally engages the electrode rod and an anti-rotation post extending from the outer surface of the floating plate. The anti-rotation post limits rotation of the electrode rod with respect to the floating plate. 1. A high temperature electrode connection assembly for a wafer-processing pedestal comprising:an electrode rod having a cup for mounting to a stud embedded in a pedestal, and a plate adapter portion;a floating plate having an outer surface and an aperture for receiving the electrode rod, the floating plate for contacting an inner surface of the pedestal to resist lateral movement of the electrode rod;an anti-rotation retainer ring configured to frictionally engage the electrode rod; andan anti-rotation post extending from the outer surface of the floating plate, the anti-rotation post configured to limit rotation of the electrode rod with respect to the floating plate.2. The high temperature electrode connection assembly of claim 1 , further comprising a Belleville washer installed between a shoulder of the stud and the cup.3. The high temperature electrode connection assembly of claim 2 , wherein the Belleville washer between the cup and the stud is substantially flattened.4. The high temperature electrode connection assembly of claim 2 , wherein the floating plate has one or more index marks for locating the anti-rotation retainer ring claim 2 , a first index mark associated with a preload on the ...

Battery assembly for an electronic device

Systems and methods ( 1200, 1300 ) for attaching/detaching a battery assembly ( 106 ) from an electronic device. The battery assembly comprises top and bottom covers ( 112, 304 ) coupled together. First latches ( 206 a, 206 b ) protrude out and away from a first end edge portion of the top cover. The first latches rotate into latching engagement with first latch surfaces ( 402 ) of the electronic device ( 100 ). Second latches ( 302 a, 302 b ) protrude out and away from a second end edge portion of the bottom cover which is opposed from the first end edge portion of the top cover. The second latches snap into latching engagement with second latch surfaces ( 308 a, 308 b ) of the electronic device. Dual-action buttons ( 110 a, 110 b ) facilitate the latching engagement/disengagement of the second latches to/from the electronic device. The first and second latches facilitate a deflection of the battery assembly towards the electronic device when the battery assembly is attached thereto.

CREDIT CARD SHAPED CHARGING AND DATA CABLE

A data and charging cable includes a body portion having a form factor substantially like that of a credit card, including a slot extending from a first end of the body portion toward a second end of the body portion. The cable includes an elastomeric tongue having a proximal end pivotably attached to the first end of the body portion and a distal end removably attached to the body portion by a detent mechanism. A first plug is located at the second end of the body portion, with a first set of contacts configured to be inserted into a first electronic device. A second plug is located at the distal end of the tongue, with a second set of contacts configured to be inserted into a second electronic device. A conductive path extending between the first and second sets of contacts is configured to transmit data and electrical power. 1. A data and charging cable , comprising:a body portion having a form factor substantially like that of a credit card, the body portion including an upper surface and a lower surface, and a slot extending from proximal to a first end of the body portion along the length of the body portion toward a second end of the body portion and between the upper surface and the lower surface of the body portion;an elastomeric tongue having a proximal end pivotably attached to the first end of the body portion and a distal end, the tongue sized to fit within the slot of the body portion and removably attached to the body portion by a detent mechanism, such that the tongue is movable through the slot from the upper surface to the lower surface of the body portion;a first plug including a first set of contacts located at the second end of the body portion, the first set of contacts configured to be inserted into a receptacle of a first electronic device;a second plug including a second set of contacts located at the distal end of the elastomeric tongue, the second set of contacts configured to be inserted into a receptacle of a second electronic device; ...

Multi-Position Quick Release Plug Cassette Assembly

A cassette assembly which holds at least two electrical plugs which typically are connected to digital signal carrying cables. In one example, six of these plugs are positioned within a cassette, and are arranged in two rows of three plugs each for ease in connecting the plugs simultaneously to similarly arranged switch port jacks. A lever pivotally connected to the housing, when rotated, causes the release latch of the plugs held within the cassette to move from a locked to an unlocked position to simultaneously remove all of the plugs from the jacks to which they are connected.

Solar system wiring connectors and methods for secured connection of wiring in an outdoor environment

The present invention provides long-lasting, reusable wire electrical cable connectors that can be quickly connected and disconnected to accommodate the safe connection or termination of a plurality of wires upon reversibly joining said wire electrical cable connectors, wherein each reusable wire electrical cable connector comprises at least two main members as a connector pair, a male connector member and a female connector member. In a second embodiment type, the invention provides for terminating connector pairs where the male for female connector member is adapted to terminate wiring of a single cable rather than to connect two different cable pairs of the wiring. The invention further provides optional tools for quick connecting and disconnecting of the two connector members of a connector pair of either of the two embodiment types to efficiently snap apart the two connector members for repair or maintenance. In a preferred aspect the invention provides double-sleeving weather sealed protection for the wiring contacts that are held within the connector pair. 1. A durable , long-lasting , reusable electrical wiring cable connector having at least two connectable members as an electrical wiring cable connector pair that can be reversibly joined to provide isolated electrical connections for a plurality of wiring cable groups or for termination of at least one wiring cable group within said electrical wiring cable connector pair , said electrical wiring cable connector having at least two main connectable members as an electrical wiring cable connector pair that may be referred to individually as a male connector member and a female connector member , wherein:said each male and female connector members of said connector pair comprise a means for receiving one or more cables groups comprising a plurality of wires to be connected inside said male and female connector members when assembled providing that when one of the connector pair is utilized as a wiring cable ...

ELECTRICAL SERVICE DISCONNECT

An electrical disconnect for a utility service that has an internal reversible insulator and a separable power connector. In one position, the insulator may allow the flow of electricity through the separable power connector, but, in a second position, the insulator prevents the flow of electricity through the separable power connector. Because the electrical disconnect is located away from the customer's premises, it is difficult for the customer to reconnect his own power. 1. A separable power connector for connecting a first power cable and a second power cable comprising:a. a female mating portion comprising a body having a socket end and a female conductor end, wherein said female conductor end is capable of connecting to a first power cable and said socket end is configured to receive a protruding member;b. a male mating portion comprising a body having a protruding member and a male conductor end, wherein said protruding member is configured to engage with said socket end and said male conductor end is capable of connecting to a second power cable; andc. an insulator having a first end with a narrow opening and a second end with a larger opening, said narrow opening having an inner diameter larger than said protruding member but smaller than said body of male mating portion and said larger opening capable of receiving said body of protruding member.2. The separable power connector of wherein said insulator is configured to be installed in a first direction over said protruding member to disconnect the flow of electricity and in a second direction over said body of male mating portion to permit the flow of electricity.3. The separable power connector of wherein said larger opening of insulator is capable of receiving said female mating portion.4. The separable power connector of wherein said female conductor end is able to be crimped to said first power cable.5. The separable power connector of wherein said male conductor end is able to be crimped to said ...

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR SEATING WIRE CLAMP TO TERMINAL OF VEHICLE BATTERY

An apparatus, which includes a fixture assembly configured to operatively convey, at least in part, a seating force to a wire clamp received by a battery terminal of a vehicle battery in such a way that the wire clamp becomes and remains operatively seated relative to the battery terminal during operative installation of the wire clamp relative to the battery terminal, as well as a method for doing the same. 1. An apparatus , comprising: 'operatively convey, at least in part, a seating force to a wire clamp being received by a battery terminal of a vehicle battery in such a way that the wire clamp becomes and remains operatively seated relative to the battery terminal during operative installation of the wire clamp relative to the battery terminal.', 'a fixture assembly configured to2. An apparatus for use with a vehicle battery having a battery terminal and a wire clamp configured to be operatively received by the battery terminal , the apparatus comprising: operatively convey, at least in part, a seating force to the wire clamp being received by the battery terminal; and', 'operatively seat the wire clamp relative to the battery terminal while the seating force is conveyed to the wire clamp in such a way that the wire clamp becomes and remains operatively seated relative to the battery terminal during operative installation of the wire clamp relative to the battery terminal., 'a fixture assembly configured to3. The apparatus of claim 2 , wherein:the battery terminal is to be fixedly attached to a battery wire structure by the wire clamp; and 'operatively seat the wire clamp relative to the battery terminal in such a way that in response to continued conveyance of the seating force to the wire clamp while a clamping force is applied to the wire clamp, the wire clamp operatively clamps the battery wire structure to the battery terminal, and the wire clamp is operatively seated relative to the battery terminal.', 'the fixture assembly is configured to4. The apparatus ...

VAPORIZER DEVICE

A vaporizer device may include various modular components. The vaporizer device may include a first subassembly. The first subassembly may include a cartridge connector that secures a vaporizer cartridge to the vaporizer device and includes at least two receptacle contacts that electrically communicate with the vaporizer cartridge. The vaporizer device may include a second subassembly. The second subassembly may include a skeleton defining a rigid tray that retains at least a power source. The vaporizer device may also include a third subassembly. The third subassembly may include a plurality of charging contacts that supply power to the power source, and an end cap that encloses an end of the vaporizer device. 1. A vaporizer device comprising:a first subassembly comprising a cartridge connector configured to secure a vaporizer cartridge to the vaporizer device, the cartridge connector comprising a cartridge connector body and at least two receptacle contacts coupled to the cartridge connector body, the at least two receptacle contacts configured to electrically communicate with the vaporizer cartridge;a second subassembly comprising a skeleton defining a rigid tray configured to retain a power source; and a plurality of charging contacts configured to supply power to the power source; and', 'an end cap configured to enclose one end of the vaporizer device, the end cap comprising a plurality of openings to allow the plurality of charging contacts to couple to an external power supply,, 'a third subassembly comprisingwherein each of the first subassembly, the second subassembly, and the third subassembly form modular components that are configured to be assembled and at least partially fit within an outer shell of the vaporizer device.2. The vaporizer device of claim 1 , wherein the skeleton includes a first end and a second end opposite the first end claim 1 , and wherein the first subassembly coupleable to the first end of the skeleton and the third subassembly is ...

MODULAR TREE WITH ROTATION-LOCK ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

A rotation-locking lighted artificial tree that includes a first and second portion. The first portion includes a trunk, first electrical connector, and first wiring harness. The first electrical connector includes a first body portion and a first electrical contact set. The first body portion includes multiple projections electrically isolated from the first electrical contact set. The second tree portion includes a second electrical connector and a second wiring harness. The second electrical connector includes a second body portion and a second electrical contact set, the second body portion including multiple recesses. When the first tree portion couples to the second, the first and second electrical contact sets form an electrical connection and the recesses of the second body portion receive the projections of the first body portion, thereby electrically connecting and mechanically coupling the first tree portion to the second tree portion. 1. An artificial tree , comprising:a first tree portion with a first trunk portion and a first connector with electrical contacts; anda second tree portion with a second trunk portion and a second connector with electrical contacts.2. A tree electrical connection system for a multi-section artificial lighted tree comprising:a first connector with electrical contacts; anda second connector with electrical contacts. The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15/588,159, filed May 5, 2017, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14/730,649, filed Jun. 4, 2015, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,648,919, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/853,644, filed Mar. 29, 2013, now U.S. Pat. No. 9,179,793, which claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/780,381 filed Mar. 13, 2013, U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/656,752, filed Jun. 7, 2012, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/643,968 filed May 8, 2012, all of which are incorporated herein in ...

ELECTRICAL SUPPLY MODULE

An electrical supply module including: a composite board including an anode layer and a cathode layer of electrically conducting material, which anode layer and cathode layer are separated by an insulator of electrically insulating material, the anode layer and the cathode layer each having a trench extending from a connection surface of the composite board; an adapter for mounting in a hole extending entirely through or partly through the composite board, the adapter including a circuit board carrying an electronic component, the circuit board establishing electrical connection from the anode layer to an anode of the electronic component and electrical connection from the cathode layer to a cathode of the electronic component; and a power supply capable of providing a constant voltage or a constant current between the anode layer and the cathode layer. An electrical supply system including the electrical supply module and an extension module. 125.-. (canceled)26. An electrical supply module comprising:a composite board comprising an anode layer and a cathode layer of electrically conducting material, which anode layer and cathode layer are separated by an insulator of electrically insulating material, the anode layer and the cathode layer each having a trench extending from a connection surface of the composite board,an adapter for mounting in a hole extending entirely through or partly through the composite board, the adapter comprising a circuit board carrying an electronic component, the circuit board establishing electrical connection from the anode layer to an anode of the electronic component and electrical connection from the cathode layer to a cathode of the electronic component,a power supply capable of providing a constant voltage or a constant current between the anode layer and the cathode layer.27. The electrical supply module according to claim 26 , wherein each trench comprises a connection element for engaging with a complementary connection element ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR FOR A MEDICAL PATCH SENSOR

A medical sensor patch connector assembly can include a medical patch having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a hole connecting the first side and the second side. The medical sensor patch connector assembly can include a connector including a first clamping member having a first contact surface in contact with the first side of the medial patch and a tab protruding through the hole in the medical patch. The connector can include a second clamping member having a second contact surface in contact with the second side of the medical patch. 1. A medical sensor patch connector assembly comprising:a medical patch having a first side, a second side opposite the first side, and a hole connecting the first side and the second side; and a first clamping member having a first contact surface in contact with the first side of the medial patch and a tab protruding through the hole in the medical patch; and', 'a second clamping member having a second contact surface in contact with the second side of the medical patch., 'a connector comprising2. The medical sensor patch connector assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second clamping member is engaged with the tab of the first clamping member.3. The medical sensor patch connector assembly of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the first contact surface or the second contact surface of the connector comprises a conductive layer that is in contact with the medical patch.4. The medical sensor patch connector assembly of claim 3 , wherein the medical patch comprises a conductive layer claim 3 , and wherein the conductive layer of the connector is in contact with the with conductive layer of the medical patch.5. The medical sensor patch connector assembly of claim 1 , wherein:at least one of the first side or the second side of the medical patch comprises a first conductive trace and a second conductive trace; andthe at least one of the first contact surface or the second contact surface of the connector comprises a ...

Switched power over ethernet connector

An arc prevention system including a jack having a receptacle, with the receptacle having an upper wall, a bottom wall, two opposing side walls and a back wall between the two opposing side walls, a sensor unit positioned on the back wall of the receptacle, where the sensor unit is positioned on the back wall of the receptacle such that the sensor unit engages a plug inserted into the receptacle.

STRESS RELIEF DEVICE FOR A CONNECTOR AND A CONNECTOR EQUIPPED WITH SUCH STRESS RELIEF DEVICE

A stress relief device is provided for a connector. The connector is connected to a cable and configured for cooperating with a complementary connector along a longitudinal axis. The stress relief device includes: an anchor configured for being placed around a portion of the cable so as to allow a stress relief of the portion of the cable, the portion of the cable being adjacent to the connector; a shell configured for being connected to the anchor and for at least partially wrapping the connector; and a locking system configured for connecting and locking the shell to a similar shell of a similar stress relief device for the complementary connector. The stress relief device is detachably mountable on the connector and is configured such that its mounting/dismounting does not require any change in the connection/disconnection of the connectors to one another. 1. A stress relief device for a connector , said connector being assembled on an end of a cable and being configured for cooperating with a complementary connector along a longitudinal axis , said stress relief device including:an anchor configured for being placed around a portion of the cable so as to allow a stress relief of the portion of the cable, said portion of the cable being adjacent to the connector,a shell configured for being connected to the anchor and for at least partially wrapping the connector,a locking system configured for connecting and locking the shell to a similar shell of a similar stress relief device for the complementary connector,said stress relief device being detachably mountable on the connector, the stress relief device being configured such that its mounting/dismounting does not require any change in the connection/disconnection of the connectors to one another.2. The stress relief device according to claim 1 , wherein the anchor includes two half-anchors cooperating around the cable.3. The stress relief device according to claim 1 , wherein the shell includes two half-shells ...

ARJ45 TO RJ45 ADAPTER

A communication adapter that includes an RJ jack with a plurality of plug interface contacts and an ARJ plug including a plurality of plug contacts. The plug interface contacts are in electrical communication with the plug contacts. The RJ jack and the ARJ plug are connected by a housing. 1. A communication adapter , comprising:an RJ45 jack including a plurality of plug interface contacts;an ARJ45 plug including a plurality of plug contacts in electrical communication with respective said plug interface contacts; anda housing connecting said RJ45 jack to said ARJ45 plug.2. The communication adapter of claim 1 , further including a plurality of conductive signal paths connecting said plurality of plug interface contacts to respective said plug interface contacts.3. A communication system claim 1 , comprising;a communication equipment; anda communication adapter connected to said communication equipment, said communication adapter including an RJ45 jack having a plurality of plug interface contacts, an ARJ45 plug including a plurality of plug contacts in electrical communication with respective said plug interface contacts, and a housing connecting said RJ45 jack to said ARJ45 plug.4. The communication system of claim 3 , further including a plurality of conductive signal paths connecting said plurality of plug interface contacts to respective said plug interface contacts.5. A method of providing RJ45 compatibility with communication equipment having ARJ45 jack ports claim 3 , the method comprising the steps of:plugging an ARJ45 to RJ45 adapter into one of the ARJ45 jack ports; andconnecting an RJ45 patch cord into said adapter. This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61/990,897, filed May 9, 2014, the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.The present invention relates generally to plug adapters and specifically to an adapter for allowing an RJ45 plug to electrically connect to an ARJ45 jack.The ...

Apparatus And Methods For Connecting And Disconnecting Threaded Connectors

Apparatus and methods that may be employed to install or remove a threaded connector by allowing a cable or tubing segment attached to the threaded connector to pass through an open pass-through area that is defined to extend through the tool so as to allow the threaded connector to be tightened and/or loosened relative to the fitting by turning the connector a full revolution or more while the cable or tubing is attached to the connector and extending through the tool. 1. A connection and disconnection tool apparatus , comprising:an offset drive mechanism configured to mechanically translate rotational motion from a user-side axis of rotation to a connector-side axis of rotation, the user-side axis of rotation being different than the connector-side axis of rotation;a user-side drive interface component configured to be coupled to provide an input rotational motion to the user-side axis of rotation of the offset drive mechanism; anda connector-side drive interface component having one or more connector engagement features and configured to be coupled to receive an output rotational motion from the connector-side axis of rotation of the offset drive mechanism and to rotate in response to the received output rotational motion;where the connector-side drive interface component and the offset drive mechanism each has a side-accessible pass-through area defined therein that includes a peripheral opening contiguous with an axial open portion that is coincident with the connector-side axis of rotation, the pass-through area of the connector-side drive interface component being configured to be aligned with the pass-through area of the offset drive mechanism.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , where the connector-side drive interface component comprises a first spanner having interior connector engagement surfaces defined therein claim 1 , the first spanner being aligned with the connector-side axis of rotation claim 1 , and the interior connector engagement surfaces being ...

PADDLE CARD HAVING SHORTENED SIGNAL CONTACT PADS

A substrate configured to be mated with an electrical connector having improved performance data is achieved by reducing the length of the electrical signal contact pads of the substrate with respect to the length of electrical signal contact pads of conventional substrates that are configured to be mated with the electrical connector. 1. A substrate configured to be received by an electrical connector , the substrate comprising:a trailing end and a leading end spaced from the trailing end in a direction of insertion of the substrate into the electrical connector;at least one surface; andat least one electrical signal contact pad carried by the at least one surface and defining a trailing edge and a leading edge spaced from the trailing edge in the direction of insertion, the electrical signal contact pad having a signal contact pad length from the leading edge to the trailing edge that is less than another signal contact pad length of a signal contact pad of another substrate that is configured to be received by the electrical connector by an offset distance.2. The substrate as recited in claim 1 , wherein the offset distance is approximately 0.2 mm.3. The substrate as recited in claim 2 , wherein the signal contact pad length of the at least one electrical signal contact pad is less than the another signal contact pad length by between approximately 5% and approximately 25%.4. The substrate as recited in claim 3 , wherein the signal contact pad length is approximately 1.65 mm.5. The substrate as recited in claim 3 , wherein the at least one electrically conductive signal contact pad comprises a plurality of electrically conductive pads arranged in pairs claim 3 , and the substrate further comprises a ground contact pad disposed between the pairs.6. The substrate as recited in claim 1 , further comprising an electrical lead-in contact pad disposed between the at least one electrical signal contact pad and the leading end claim 1 , wherein the lead-in contact pad ...

HYBRID FEED-THROUGH CONNECTOR FOR COAXIAL CABLES

A connector for mechanically and electrically coupler a coaxial cable to a port which minimizes the component parts to enhance reliability and reduce cost without sacrificing performance. The connector includes a sleeve operative to engage the outer conductor of the coaxial cable while a coupler is configured to effect relative displacement of the coaxial cable and interface port. The sleeve and coupler each include aligned bores for receiving the coaxial cable which presents a center conductor pin and a collapsible outer conductor toward the interface port. As the coaxial cable is axially displaced toward the port, the center conductor pin engages a socket of the port while an annular compression surface of the port simultaneously engages an annular outer conductor edge of the port, collapsing the outer conductor against the port to enhance electrical conductivity and RF performance. 1. A connector operative to mechanically and electrically couple a coaxial cable to a port , the coaxial cable having an inner conductor , an outer conductor , and a dielectric core disposed therebetween and electrically insulating one of the conductors from the other conductor , the outer conductor configured to facilitate axial deformation in response to an axial force imposed along an elongate axis of the coaxial cable , the port comprising:a port body defining a port cavity, a threaded outer surface and an annular ring projecting from a first end of the port body and defining an annular surface;an inner conductor engager at least partially disposed within the port cavity, andan insulator configured to retain and center the inner conductor engager within the port cavity, and a sleeve defining a bore configured to receive the coaxial cable, the sleeve furthermore configured to engage the outer conductor thereof at one end and having an outwardly projecting flange at the other end; and', 'a coupler defining a coupler cavity having a threaded inner surface, and an inwardly projecting ...

CHARGING CABLE SYSTEM FOR AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE, ELECTRIC VEHICLE, AND METHODS FOR CHARGING AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE

An electric vehicle charging cable system is provided. The system includes a charging cable assembly having an electric cable and a connector device coupled thereto. The connector device includes a connector housing and a first electric contact arrangement therein. A cable storage device stores the electric cable, and a retainer device includes a retainer housing having a first receiving opening for receiving the connector device and a socket portion arranged adjacent to the first receiving opening for receiving a DC-charging plug of a charging plug. The first receiving opening defines a cross-section corresponding to an outer contact surface of the connector housing. The connector device is positionable in a stowage position in which the connector housing is received within the first receiving opening, and in a detached position to clear the first receiving opening. The socket portion defines a second receiving opening which accommodates a second electric contact arrangement. 1. A charging cable system for an electric vehicle , comprising:a charging cable assembly including an electric cable and a connector device coupled to a first end of the electric cable, the connector device including a connector housing and a first electric contact arrangement accommodated within the connector housing;a cable storage device configured to store the electric cable, wherein the electric cable is coupled to the cable storage device; anda retainer device including a retainer housing, the retainer housing having a first receiving opening for receiving the connector device and a socket portion arranged adjacent to the first receiving opening for receiving a direct current (DC)-plug portion of a charging plug, the first receiving opening defining a cross-section that corresponds to an outer contact surface of the connector housing,wherein the connector device is positionable in a stowage position in which the connector housing is received within the first receiving opening, and in a ...

WIRING BODY WITH ASSEMBLY ASSISTING COMPONENT, ASSEMBLY ASSISTING COMPONENT OF WIRING BODY, AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WIRING BODY ASSEMBLY

A wiring body with assembly assisting component includes a wiring body and an assembly assisting component. The wiring body includes a wiring component (for example, an electrical wiring). The wiring body is a wire harness, for example. The assembly assisting component detachably holds at least a part of the wiring body along a certain route. 1. A wiring body with assembly assisting component , comprising:a wiring body including a wiring component; andat least one assembly assisting component detachably holding at least a part of the wiring body along a certain route.2. The wiring body with assembly assisting component according to claim 1 , comprisingan electrical wiring as the wiring component.3. The wiring body with assembly assisting component according to claim 1 , comprisinga band-like cable which can be curved as the wiring component.4. The wiring body with assembly assisting component according to claim 1 , whereinthe wiring body includes a fixing component attached to the wiring component and can be fixed to an assembled position, andthe assembly assisting component includes a fixing component holding part detachably holding the fixing component.5. The wiring body with assembly assisting component according to claim 4 , whereinthe fixing component holding part holds the fixing component in a posture of being able to be fixed to an assembled position.6. The wiring body with assembly assisting component according to claim 4 , whereinan operation hole into and from which an operation component can be inserted and detached is formed in the fixing component holding part, andthe fixing component holding part holds the fixing component in a position and a posture where the fixing component is detached from the fixing component holding part and can be fixed to an assembled position by inserting the operation component into the operation hole to press the fixing component.7. The wiring body with assembly assisting component according to claim 1 , whereinthe assembly ...

Internal pci adapter card carrier

According to one embodiment, a method for placing an adapter card on a system board of a computer system includes, aligning a tool having an adapter card secured therewith to a slot on a system board of a computer system using a positioning member, and seating the adapter card into the slot on the system board. The tool includes a carrier for supporting the adapter card, at least one lower retaining member extending from a lower portion of the carrier for securing the adapter card to the carrier, at least one upper retaining member extending from an upper portion of the carrier for securing the adapter card to the carrier, and the positioning member coupled to the carrier.

High Efficiency Power Regulator and Method

A power regulator includes an input capacitor connected between a first voltage bus and an intermediate point, an output capacitor connected between a second voltage bus and the intermediate point, a plurality of switches and an inductor connected between the input capacitor and the output capacitor, wherein a source of one switch of the plurality of switches is connected to the intermediate point and a protection device connected between the intermediate point and a third voltage bus. 1. A system comprising:a first voltage bus and a second voltage bus connected together;a switching mode power converter connected between a third voltage bus and a fourth voltage bus; anda protection device including a switching element, the protection device being connected between the switching mode power converter and the first voltage bus.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the first voltage bus is a positive input voltage bus;the second voltage bus is a positive output voltage bus;the third voltage bus is a negative input voltage bus; andthe fourth voltage bus is a negative output voltage bus, and wherein the switching mode power converter and the protection device form a negative power system.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein:an output current of the negative power system is equal to a current flowing through a power switch of the switching mode power converter.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the protection device comprises:an inrush current limiting element; anda reverse polarity protection element.5. The system of claim 4 , wherein:the inrush current limiting element is connected in series with the reverse polarity protection element.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein:the switching mode power converter is a three-terminal converter.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein:the three-terminal converter has a first terminal connected to the third voltage bus, a second terminal connected to the fourth voltage bus and a third terminal connected to the protection device.8. The system ...