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Космические корабли и станции, автоматические КА и методы их проектирования, бортовые комплексы управления, системы и средства жизнеобеспечения, особенности технологии производства ракетно-космических систем

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Мониторинг СМИ и социальных сетей. Сканирование интернета, новостных сайтов, специализированных контентных площадок на базе мессенджеров. Гибкие настройки фильтров и первоначальных источников.

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05-01-2012 дата публикации

Bipolar Connector System

Номер: US20120004655A1
Принадлежит: Alcon Research LLC

An electrical connector assembly comprises a first elongated connector in parallel alignment with a second elongated connector and an adjustment mechanism operable to control movement of the first elongated connector relative to the second elongated connector while maintaining parallel alignment between the elongated connectors.

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06-09-2012 дата публикации

Multiplexing device with provision for expansion

Номер: US20120226408A1
Принадлежит: SPX Corp

An apparatus and method are provided that allow a diagnostic tool to communicate with a data link connector in a vehicle and place the vehicle in a desired state for diagnostic testing. A cable that can automatically multiplex its connections in order to make the appropriate connections between the diagnostic tool and the data link connector based on a communication protocol of the vehicle under test. A connector allowing for selective switching of pins of the connector to jump connect the selected pins. This allows the vehicle to be placed in the proper state for diagnostic testing and the diagnostic tool to communicate with the data link connector regardless of the pins being used by the communication protocol of the vehicle.

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18-10-2012 дата публикации

Method and device of implementing compatibility with wired earphones

Номер: US20120263313A1
Принадлежит: Huawei Device Co Ltd

Embodiments of the present invention provide a method and device of implementing compatibility with wired earphones. The method includes: judging the type of an earphone plug; and controlling, according to the type of the earphone plug, a circuit switch to conduct a circuit path corresponding to the type of the earphone plug. With the method and device provided by the embodiments of the present invention, a terminal device is compatible with earphones of two different standards.

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28-03-2013 дата публикации

Conductive frame for an electrical connector

Номер: US20130075149A1
Принадлежит: Apple Inc

A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations.

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02-05-2013 дата публикации

SMARTCONNECT FLASH CARD ADAPTER

Номер: US20130107472A1
Принадлежит: MCM PORTFOLIO LLC

A multi-memory media adapter to read a plurality of different types of memory media cards via contact pins. A controller maps signals to the contact pins depending upon the type of memory media card. 1. Apparatus comprising:a housing having a surface;a set of contact pins mounted on said surface and adapted to interface with the electrical contacts of a plurality of different types of memory media cards;a controller to control reading from memory media cards that interface with the set of contact pins;said controller to map signals to at least one of the contact pins of said set depending upon the type of memory card connected to said at least one contact pin.2. Apparatus according to further including a set of signal lines electrically connected to the controller for communicating signals to one or more of said set of contact pins.3. Apparatus comprising:a housing having a port and a surface interfacing with said port;a set of contact pins adapted to interface with the electrical contacts of a plurality of different types of memory media cards, wherein said electrical contacts face said surface when inserted into said port;a controller to control reading from the memory media cards connected the set of contact pins, the controller adapted to map signals to at least one of the contact pins of said set of contact pins depending upon the type of memory card connected to said at least one contact pin.4. Apparatus comprising:a housing having a port and an interfacing surface;a plurality of sets contact pins spatially arranged on said interfacing surface for interfacing with the electrical contacts of a plurality of different types of memory media cards, wherein said electrical contacts face said interfacing surface when inserted into said port;one set of signal lines connected to the plurality of sets of contact pins;a controller to control reading from the memory media cards, the controller adapted to map signals on at least one of the signal lines of said one set of ...

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20-06-2013 дата публикации

Method and Apparatus for Connector Plug Changeable Pinning Order

Номер: US20130156249A1
Принадлежит: Nokia Oyj

In accordance with an example embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes a connector plug housing member and a connector plug contact member. The connector plug housing member includes a first contact pin and a second contact pin. The connector plug contact member includes a first contact section and a second contact section. The connector plug contact member is configured to be positioned in the connector plug housing member in a first position. The connector plug contact member is configured to be positioned in the connector plug housing member in a second position. The first position corresponds to a first pinning order. The second position corresponds to a second pinning order.

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

Patch Cord Insertion Detection and Light Illumination Capabilities

Номер: US20130217249A1
Принадлежит: PANDUIT CORP.

A patch cord for an intelligent patching system is provided. The patch cord is a ten-wire patch cord having a patch panel plug and a switch plug. The patch panel plug contains ninth and tenth wire contacts that interface with ninth and tenth wire contacts of an intelligent patch panel port. The switch plug is provided with a plunger-style switch that enables the intelligent patch panel to determine when the switch plug is plugged into a switch port. The switch plug is also provided with LED's and circuitry that controls the LED's. 1. A communication cord for use in a communication system , comprising:a communication cable including at least one communication channel and a plurality of patch cord management conductors;a first connector connected to one end of said communication cable, said first connector having a plurality of patch cord management contacts each connected to a respective said plurality of patch cord management conductors; anda second connector connected to another end of said communication cable, said second connector having a make before break switch connected to said plurality of patch cord management conductors.2. The communication cord of claim 1 , further including at least one indicator connected to said make before break switch.3. The communication cord of claim 2 , wherein said at least one indicator indicates a plurality of states of said communication cord.4. The communication cord of claim 2 , wherein said at least one indicator includes a first indicator and a second indicator.5. The communication cord of claim 4 , wherein said first indicator and said second indicator indicates a plurality of states of said communication cord.6. The communication cord of claim 5 , wherein said plurality of states includes at least one of a) only said first connector connected to the system claim 5 , b) only said second connector connected to the system claim 5 , c) both said first connector and said second connector connected to the system claim 5 , and ...

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22-08-2013 дата публикации

CONNECTOR FOR ACHIEVING COMPLETE INTEROPERABILITY BETWEEN DIFFERENT TYPES OF DATA AND MULTIMEDIA INTERFACES

Номер: US20130217274A1
Принадлежит: TRANSWITCH CORPORATION

A universal connector for enabling interoperability between different types of data interfaces and multimedia interfaces comprises a housing; and a plurality of contact pins arranged in the housing, wherein the plurality of contact pins provide connectivity for multimedia display interface signals and data interface signals, wherein the housing includes a first part and a second part coupled together, wherein the first part includes a first group of contact pins and the second part includes a second group of contact pins, wherein the first group of contact pins provides connectivity to a data interface and the second group of contact pins provides, in part, connectivity to a multimedia interface. 1. A universal connector for enabling interoperability between different types of data interfaces and multimedia interfaces , comprising:a housing; anda plurality of contact pins arranged in the housing, wherein the plurality of contact pins provide connectivity for multimedia display interface signals and data interface signals, wherein the housing includes a first part and a second part coupled together, wherein the first part includes a first group of contact pins and the second part includes a second group of contact pins, wherein the first group of contact pins provides connectivity to a data interface and the second group of contact pins provides, in part, connectivity to a multimedia interface.2. The universal connector of claim 1 , wherein the first group of contact pins includes 10 pins and the second group of contact pins includes 6 pins.3. The universal connector of claim 2 , wherein first part of the connector is a universal serial bus (USB) 3.0 micro connector and the second part is a rectangular extension connector claim 2 , wherein the first part and the second part share the same chassis.4. The universal connector of claim 1 , wherein the data interface connectivity provided by the first group of contact pins is of USB 3.0.5. The universal connector of claim ...

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19-09-2013 дата публикации

THREE-POLE ADAPTER SET WITH A PLUG PART AND A SOCKET PART WHICH MAY BE PLUGGED IN THE PLUG PART

Номер: US20130244457A1
Автор: Ruffner Walter
Принадлежит:

The invention relates to an adapter set. The adapter set is made up of a plug part and a socket part. The plug part is provided with at least one three-pole plug contact of a particular country standard at one end and a three pole safety plug socket at the other end of the adapter set. The socket part is provided with a three-pole safety plug and a three-pole multi-way plug socket. The adapter set comprises one single safety plug, namely the plug formed on the socket part. It is provided that the polarity of the multi-way plug socket matches the polarity of the plug contacts. 1. An adapter set for use as an adapter plug between a plug socket of a first standard and a plug of a second standard , comprising:a plug equipped with a plurality of three-pole plug contacts of at least one standard and a three-pole safety plug socket, anda socket part equipped with a three-pole safety plug and a three-pole multi-way plug socket and configured to cooperate with the plug part to produce an electrical connection between the plurality of three-pole plug contacts of the plug part and the three-pole multi-way plug socket of the socket part, the three-pole safety plug exclusively formed on the socket part and the safety plug socket exclusively formed on the plug part.2. The adapter set of claim 1 , further comprising at least one precautionary measure configured to only allow the hybrid safety plug to be plugged in one position into the safety plug socket.3. The adapter set of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of three-pole plug contacts are of different standards and are displaceably mounted relative to a housing of the plug part and are configured to be movable from a passive position within the housing to an active position outside of the housing.4. The adapter set of claim 3 , further comprising a CH plug contact with a CH plug-in body claim 3 , the CH plug-in body configured to be pushed into the housing and pushed out therefrom claim 3 , the pins of the CH plug contact ...

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12-12-2013 дата публикации

HOMEPLUG WITH CHANGEABLE TOP CASE STRUCTURE

Номер: US20130330947A1
Автор: LO SHIH-PO, PENG JING-YI
Принадлежит: ASKEY COMPUTER CORP.

A HomePlug with a changeable top case structure includes a casing and a socket assembly. The casing has a first coupling portion therein and has an opening. The socket assembly has a second coupling portion for coupling with the first coupling portion, such that the socket assembly corresponds in position to the opening and thereby is coupled to the casing from inside and exposed from the opening. The HomePlug with a changeable top case structure is effective in dispensing with redesign and the manufacturing of a casing in its entirety, cutting die and material costs, enhancing ease of product design, and increasing assembly universality. 1. A HomePlug with a changeable top case structure , the HomePlug comprising:a casing having a first coupling portion therein and an opening; anda socket assembly having a second coupling portion coupled to the first coupling portion, thereby allowing the socket assembly to be corresponding in position to the opening, coupled to the casing from inside, and exposed from the opening.2. The HomePlug of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion are a heat stake and a jointing hole claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , so as to be corresponding in position to and coupled to each other by heating and melting.3. The HomePlug of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion are an engagement hook and an alignment hole claim 1 , respectively claim 1 , so as to be corresponding in position to and coupled to each other in a separable manner.4. The HomePlug of claim 1 , wherein the first coupling portion and the second coupling portion have screw holes and thereby are coupled together by screws.5. The HomePlug of claim 1 , wherein the socket assembly meets requirements of European Standard sockets claim 1 , British Standard sockets claim 1 , German Standard sockets claim 1 , Australian Standard sockets claim 1 , or American Standard sockets.6. The HomePlug of claim 1 , wherein the ...

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30-01-2014 дата публикации

Command inverter for a bicycle gearshift control device

Номер: US20140030929A1
Автор: Flavio Cracco
Принадлежит: Campagnolo SRL

A command inverter for at least one bicycle gearshift control device. The inverter has a first interface with an electronic gearshifting control unit that includes a first plurality of electrical terminations; and, a second interface that includes a second plurality of electrical terminations; wherein at least one electrical termination of the first interface is not electrically connected to an electrical termination of the second interface.

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04-01-2018 дата публикации

Power Supply Equipment Utilizing Interchangeable Tips to Provide Power and a Data Signal to Electronic Devices

Номер: US20180006450A1
Автор: LANNI THOMAS W.
Принадлежит:

Power supply equipment includes an adapter which converts power from a power source to DC power for powering an electronic device. The power supply equipment includes circuitry which produces a data signal for use by the electronic device to control power drawn by the electronic device. A cable extends from the adapter. The power supply equipment further includes a tip which has an input side and an output side. The input side of the tip is detachable mateable to the cable. The output side of the tip is detachably mateable to the electronic device. The tip output side has a shape and size dependent on the shape and size of a power input opening of the electronic device. The tip provides the data signal, as well as the DC power, to the electronic device. Different tips may be used to provide appropriate data signals to different electronic devices. 16-. (canceled)7. Power supply equipment comprising:an adapter to convert power from a power source, external to the adapter, to DC power for powering an electronic device;the adapter including circuitry for producing a first data signal output which is representative of the amount of power available from the adapter; a plurality of conductors to transfer the DC power and the first data signal to the electronic device; and', 'receive and transmit circuitry to receive data from the electronic device which allows the electronic device to interrogate the interconnect device and in response transmit a second data output to the electronic device such that the electronic device may determine whether or not the interconnect device is approved to be used with the electronic device., 'an interconnection device which is placed between the adapter and the electronic device and being removable from the adapter and the electronic device, said interconnection device having8. The power supply equipment of claim 7 , wherein the receive and transmit circuitry contains a microcontroller. This application is a continuation of co-pending ...

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07-01-2021 дата публикации

RELAY CONDITIONING AND POWER SURGE CONTROL

Номер: US20210006020A1
Принадлежит:

A system is provided for suppressing transient currents in electrical circuits to prevent damage to switching devices such as relays and/or solid-state switching devices. An associated automatic transfer switch (ATS) system () includes a primary power cord terminating in cord cap () for receiving power from a primary power source and a secondary power cord terminating in cord cap () for receiving power from a secondary power source. The system () further includes an output () for connecting to an output load such as a piece of electronic equipment. The output () may be a female outlet such that the system () can be directly connected to a male power port of a piece of equipment. The system () further includes a micro-ATS module () operative to sense a power outage or degradation of signal quality for the power signal of at least the primary power source and, in response, to switch the power supply from the primary source to the secondary power source. A surge suppression circuit () is interposed in the secondary power cord between the module () and the cord cap (). 1. An automatic transfer switch system , comprising;a switch unit having a first input for receiving a first power signal via a first power cord extending between said switch unit and first power outlet associated with a first power source, a second input for receiving a second power signal via a second power cord extending between said switch unit and a second power outlet associated with a second power source, an output for providing a power signal to a connected load, and a switch for selectively connecting one of said first and second inputs to said output depending on a power signal status of at least one of said first and second power signals; anda power surge suppression circuit for suppressing power surges at said switch unit, said power surge suppression circuit being disposed at one of: 1) between said switch unit and one of said first and second power outlets, and 2) between said switch unit ...

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15-01-2015 дата публикации

Universal serial bus apparatus and electronic device including universal serial bus apparatus

Номер: US20150017835A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD

An electronic device includes a power receiver that manages power transmitted from an outside; and a receptacle including a plurality of first basic connection terminals based on a first Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface and a plurality of first expansion connection terminals based on a second USB interface, wherein the first expansion connection terminals includes one or more first power supply terminals that transmit power received through a cable device connected with the receptacle to the power receiver.

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17-04-2014 дата публикации

MULTI-FUNCTIONAL TRANSFER CONNECTOR FOR CONNECTING WITH DIFFERENT RECEPTACLES

Номер: US20140106590A1
Принадлежит: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.

A multi-functional transfer connector for connecting with different receptacles includes a first insulative housing (), a first plug () and a first receptacle () retained in the first insulative housing, a base insulative housing (), and a base plug () retained in the base insulative housing. The base insulative housing defines a peripherally closed receiving space () to receive the first insulative housing, the first plug, and the first receptacle. The first plug and the first receptacle are located at the opposite sides of the first insulative housing. A cable () is located at opposite, outer sides of the receiving space with respect to the base plug. The cable includes individual wires electrically connecting in parallel to the first plug, the first receptacle, and the base plug directly. 1. A multi-functional transfer connector comprising:a first insulative housing;a first plug and a first receptacle assembled to opposite sides of the first insulative housing;a base insulative housing defining a peripherally closed receiving space to receive the first insulative housing, the first plug, and the first receptacle;a base plug retained at a first, outer side of the receiving space of the base insulative housing; and 'wherein the cable comprises individual wires electrically connecting in parallel to the first plug, the first receptacle, and the base plug directly.', 'a cable secured to an opposite second, outer side of the receiving space of the base insulative housing;'}2. The multi-functional transfer connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the receiving space defines a lengthwise direction and the first insulative housing and the base insulative housing cooperatively each define an axial direction perpendicular to the lengthwise direction.3. The multi-functional transfer connector as claimed in claim 2 , wherein both the first insulative housing and the base insulative housing define a plurality of holes claim 2 , associated wires extend through the holes claim ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

PLUG STRUCTURE AND POWER DEVICE

Номер: US20190027877A1
Принадлежит: LITE-ON TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION

A plug structure includes a pin base, a plurality of conductive elastic pieces and a pin set. The conductive elastic pieces are separately assembled on the pin base, and each of the conductive elastic pieces has a sharing area. The pin set is replaceably assembled on the pin base and has a plurality of pins. The pins are respectively disposed corresponding to the conductive elastic pieces and electrically coupled to the sharing area of each of the conductive elastic pieces. 1. A plug structure , comprising:a pin base;a plurality of conductive elastic pieces, separately assembled on the pin base, wherein each of the plurality of conductive elastic pieces has a sharing area; anda pin set, replaceably assembled on the pin base and comprising a plurality of pins, wherein the plurality of pins are respectively disposed corresponding to the plurality of conductive elastic pieces and electrically coupled to the sharing area of each of the plurality of conductive elastic pieces.2. The plug structure according to claim 1 , wherein the pin base has a top surface claim 1 , a peripheral surface surrounding the top surface claim 1 , two accommodating slots and a partition claim 1 , an end of each of the two accommodating slots is connected to the peripheral surface claim 1 , the two accommodating slots are disposed in a penetrating axis of the pin base claim 1 , the partition is disposed on the top surface claim 1 , protrudes from a side of each of the two accommodating slots and protrudes from a part of the peripheral surface claim 1 , and the partition divides the top surface into a plurality of symmetric areas.3. The plug structure according to claim 2 , wherein the pin base has a rotation angle claim 2 , the partition has a plurality of blocking portions claim 2 , and the rotation angle is between the penetrating axis and each of the plurality of blocking portions of the partition.4. The plug structure according to claim 2 , wherein the pin set comprises a cover claim 2 , ...

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24-01-2019 дата публикации

LINEARLY MOVEABLE SLIDING CONTACT ELEMENT HAVING TRANSPORT DEVICE AND PRODUCTION METHOD

Номер: US20190027878A1
Автор: ROSE Dieter, WOLF Torsten
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Disclosed is a linearly moveable sliding contact element having a transport device. Linearly moveable sliding contact elements of this type having a transport device are required to electrically contact conductor paths of circuit boards with one another, the circuit boards being oriented in parallel with one another and arranged above one another. In addition, the sliding contact element is arranged on a spindle of the transport device having an outer thread. Via a rotation of the transport device, the sliding contact element can be moved in a linear manner along the spindle by the outer thread. A first bearing and a second bearing are provided at the ends of the spindle. The bearings permit a mounting of the transport device between two circuit boards arranged in parallel with one another. 112-: (canceled)13: A linearly movable sliding contact element with transport device for the contacting of two printed circuit boards ,having a base body, which forms the sliding contact element, and a spindle, which forms the transport device, wherein the base body has at least one receptacle in which an electrical contact may be received,wherein the electrical contact forms at least two contact regions, which project out of the base body at opposite sides of the base body, wherein the spindle has an elongated form and has an external thread, at least in certain regions, and wherein the base body has a bore having an internal thread into which the external thread of the spindle may be screwed,whereinthe internal thread in the base body is formed as a first threaded segment, in that the transport device has a first bearing at a first end of the spindle and a second bearing at a second end of the spindle, and in that, at the side aligned towards the second bearing, the external thread of the spindle is formed as a second threaded segment over a region, and the base body has a first opening on the side opposite the first threaded segment.14: The linearly movable sliding contact ...

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28-01-2021 дата публикации

CONNECTION APPRATUS WITH VARIABLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION BETWEEN CONDUCTOR TERMINALS

Номер: US20210028586A1
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A connection apparatus for connecting electrical devices, in particular electric motors to an AC system, has a housing which has at least one housing portion. A plurality of first and second conductor terminals are arranged in the at least one housing portion. Each conductor terminal has at least one or two or more individual terminals and a configuration plug. The configuration plug electrically connects individual or a plurality of the first and/or second conductor terminals in at least two different positions in order to obtain at least two different circuit types. The configuration plug is rotatably or slidably guided in or on the housing or at least on the at least one housing portion. Due to this relative movement, plug can be rotated and/or displaced into at least two different positions, in order to provide the at least two different circuit types. 113-. (canceled)14. A connection apparatus for connecting electrical devices , comprising(a) a housing including at least one housing portion;(b) a plurality of first and second conductor terminals arranged within said housing portion; and(c) a configuration plug electrically connecting at least one of said first and second conductor terminals in at least two different positions to define at least two different circuits, said configuration plug being guided for at least one of rotation and sliding movement relative to said housing between said at least two different positions.15. The connection apparatus as defined in claim 14 , wherein said first conductor terminal includes a plurality of first contacts claim 14 , said second conductor terminal includes a plurality of second contacts claim 14 , and said configuration plug includes a plurality of third contacts claim 14 , and further wherein said configuration plug is inserted completely into said housing with said third contacts contacting said first and second contacts in two different configurations in the two different positions.16. The connection apparatus as ...

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30-01-2020 дата публикации

CIRCUIT INTERCONNECTING DEVICE

Номер: US20200036146A1
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A circuit interconnecting device includes a circuit connection board and a circuit board which is detachable. The circuit connection board includes an input terminal, an output terminal and an onboard slot member. The input terminal is coupled to the onboard slot member through a first circuit, and the output terminal is coupled to the onboard slot member through a second circuit; and the circuit board is inserted into the onboard slot member to connect the first circuit and the second circuit. 1. A circuit interconnecting device , comprising a circuit connection board and a detachable circuit board , wherein ,the circuit connection board comprises an input terminal, an output terminal and an onboard slot member, the input terminal is coupled to the onboard slot member through a first circuit, and the output terminal is coupled to the onboard slot member through a second circuit; andthe circuit board is inserted into the onboard slot member to make the first circuit and the second circuit electrically connected.2. The circuit interconnecting device according to claim 1 , wherein the onboard slot member is disposed on a board body of the circuit connection board and has a socket.3. The circuit interconnecting device according to claim 2 , wherein the onboard slot member is perpendicular to the board body of the circuit connection board claim 2 , and the socket is upward.4. The circuit interconnecting device according to claim 3 , wherein the input terminal of the circuit connection board is an input slot member and the output terminal of the circuit connection board is an output slot member.5. The circuit interconnecting device according to claim 4 , wherein a socket of the input slot member and a socket of the output slot member face away from the onboard slot member.6. The circuit interconnecting device according to claim 1 , wherein the circuit board comprises a first wiring for transmitting a non-power supply signal and a second wiring for transmitting a power ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ADAPTER

Номер: US20150044892A1
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An electrical connector adapter includes an electrical insulating terminal holder including a holder body defining a plurality of elongated openings and an abutment surface, a front extension and a front tongue, a conducting terminal set including conducting terminals suspending in the elongated openings, transmission terminals supported on the abutment surface, signal terminals formed integral with the transmission terminals and suspending in the front extension and mating terminals formed integral with the conducting terminals and suspending in the front tongue, and an EMI shielding shell including a main shell part surrounding the holder body, a first sub shell part surrounding the front extension and a second sub shell part surrounding the front tongue. Thus, the electrical connector adapter saves much installation space, facilitates convenient use without causing interference, and provides a wide range of applications. 1. An electrical connector adapter , comprising:an electrical insulating terminal holder comprising a holder body defining opposing front side and rear side, a plurality of elongated openings cut through opposing top and bottom walls of said holder body, a front extension forwardly extended from a lower part of the front side of said holder body and an accommodation open space defined in said front extension, said front extension being configured relatively smaller than said holder body in width and height;a conducting terminal set mounted in said electrical insulating terminal holder, said conducting terminal comprising a plurality of conducting terminals and a plurality of transmission terminals, each said conducting terminal comprising a mating contact end portion located at a front end thereof and suspending in one said elongated opening and a bonding end portion located at an opposite rear end thereof and extended out of the rear side of said holder body, each said transmission terminal comprising a mating contact end piece located at a ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

MULTI-APPLICATION CONNECTOR

Номер: US20150044893A1
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A multi-application connector includes a mating connection module including an electrical insulating terminal holder, a conducting terminal set and a metal shield and configured subject to a first predetermined electrical connector standard, and an adapter module configured subject to a second predetermined standard and including an electrical insulating terminal holder detachably insertable into the mating connection module, a signal terminal set electrically connectable to the conducting terminal set of the mating connection module and a metal shield surrounding a front tongue block of the electrical insulating terminal holder and signal terminal set of the adapter module. 1. A multi-application connector , comprising:a mating connection module defining therein an electrical connector insertion space for receiving an external mating electrical connector, said mating connection module comprising an electrical insulating terminal holder, a conducting terminal set mounted in the electrical insulating terminal holder of said mating connection module, said conducting terminal set comprising a plurality of conducting terminals and transmission terminals, said conducting terminals and said transmission terminals each comprising a mating contact portion located at one end thereof and positioned in a front side of the electrical insulating terminal holder of said mating connection module and a bonding portion located at an opposite end thereof and extended out of the electrical insulating terminal holder of said mating connection module for bonding to an external circuit means, and a metal shield surrounding the electrical insulating terminal holder and conducting terminal set of said mating connection module; andan adapter module detachably and electrically connectable to said mating connection module, said adapter module comprising an electrical insulating terminal holder insertable into said electrical connector insertion space, a signal terminal set mounted in the ...

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12-02-2015 дата публикации

USB/MINI USB CONVERTIBLE CONNECTOR

Номер: US20150044894A1
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A USB/Mini USB convertible connector includes a mating connector including an electrical insulating terminal holder, a conducting terminal set mounted in the electrical insulating terminal holder and an EMI shielding shell surrounding the electrical insulating terminal holder and the conducting terminal set and configured to fit USB3.0 or USB2.0 standard, and an adapter connector including an electrical insulating terminal block detachably insertable into the mating connector, a signal terminal set mounted in the electrical insulating terminal block for conduction with the conducting terminal set of the mating connector and an EMI shielding cover surrounding the electrical insulating terminal block and the signal terminal set and configured to fit Micro USB2.0/Micro USB3.0 or Mini USB2.0/Mini USB3.0 standard. Therefore, the USB/Mini USB convertible connector of the invention saves much installation space and provides a wide range of applications. 1. A USB/Mini USB convertible connector , comprising:a mating connector comprising an electrical insulating terminal holder, a conducting terminal set mounted in said electrical insulating terminal holder, said conducting terminal set comprising a plurality of conducting terminals and a plurality of transmission terminals, said conducting terminals and said transmission terminals each comprising a contact portion located at a front end thereof and suspending in said electrical insulating terminal holder and a bonding portion located at an opposing rear end thereof and extended out of a rear side of said electrical insulating terminal holder for bonding to an external circuit, and an EMI shielding shell surrounding said electrical insulating terminal holder and said conducting terminal set and defining therein an insertion space configured to fit a first predetermined USB (universal serial bus) standard; andan adapter connector detachably connectable to said mating connector for the connection of a predetermined external ...

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24-02-2022 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20220059978A1
Автор: KIM Je Kook
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A semiconductor device for determining whether a foreign substance (e.g., water) is present and a method of operating the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a receptacle including a plurality of pins according to a USB type-C receptacle interface; a first current source providing first current to a CC1 signal pin or a CC2 signal pin among the plurality of pins in a first operation mode; a second current source providing second current to the CC1 signal pin or the CC2 signal pin in a second operation mode; a third current source providing third current to at least two pins of other pins excluding the CC1 signal pin and the CC2 signal pin; and a power delivery integrated circuit (PDIC) controlling the first current source, the second current source and the third current source and detecting the voltage level of a signal outputted to the plurality of pins. 1. A method of operating a semiconductor device , comprising: pulling up a CC1 signal pin or a CC2 signal pin, and', 'detecting a voltage level of the CC1 signal pin or the CC2 signal pin; and, 'determining whether a USB device is connected to a receptacle by,'} pulling up other pins, excluding the CC1 signal pin and the CC2 signal pin, and', 'detecting a voltage level of at least two pins of the other pins., 'determining whether water is present in the receptacle by,'}2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:providing, by a first current source, first current to the CC1 signal pin or the CC2 signal pin; andproviding, by a second current source, second current to the CC1 signal pin or the CC2 signal pin, the second current being smaller than the first current.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first current source is configured to output a current of at least one of 80 uA±20% claim 2 , 180 uA±8% claim 2 , and 330 uA±8%.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the second current source is configured to output a current of 1 uA.5. The method of claim 2 , further comprising:receiving, by a ...

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06-02-2020 дата публикации

POWER SUPPLY EQUIPMENT UTILIZING INTERCHANGEABLE TIPS TO PROVIDE POWER AND A DATA SIGNAL TO ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Номер: US20200044469A1
Автор: LANNI THOMAS W.
Принадлежит:

A detachable tip is used in conjunction with a power adapter to provide DC power to an electronic device. The tip includes an input connector which detachably mates with a connector which is electrically coupled to the power adapter. An output connector of the tip detachably mates with the electronic device. Conductors within the tip transfer the DC power from the input connector to the output connector to provide the DC power to the electronic device. Circuitry within the tip transmits to the electronic device, via the output connector, a power output indication signal representative of an amount of power available to be supplied to the electronic device by the adapter. 1. A power supply system comprising:power circuitry configured to output direct-current (DC) power; anddata circuitry configured to receive a first signal from the portable electronic device and to provide a second signal to the portable electronic device, the data circuitry configured to be coupled to the portable electronic device via a connector that is disposed on a cable end, the connector configured to detachably couple to an input of the portable electronic device, the connector having a first conductor configured to transfer the DC power to the portable electronic device, a second conductor configured to transfer a ground reference to the portable electronic device, a third conductor configured to receive the first signal from the portable electronic device, and a fourth conductor configured to transfer the second signal from the data circuitry to the portable electronic device,the data circuitry further configured, in response to receiving the first signal from the portable electronic device, to provide the second signal, the second signal comprising an analog signal having a parameter level corresponding to a power output capability of the power supply system.2. The power supply system of claim 1 , wherein the power circuitry is configured to convert power received from an external power ...

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19-02-2015 дата публикации

CABLE CONNECTOR WITH SWITCHING STRUCTURE

Номер: US20150050827A1
Автор: CHANG WEI, Yu Chien-Yi
Принадлежит: T-CONN PRECISION CORPORATION

Provided is a cable connector with a switching structure, including: a plug with a plug rubber core having a plurality of pin terminals and a rib; and a plug holder having a grip portion with ridges, a switch ring disposed around the grip portion, and a fastening nut abutting against the switch ring, wherein the plug holder is disposed around the plug, and the plug holder is coupled to sockets of different types by means of the switch ring. Therefore, the cable connector is hermetically sealed, fixed in place, prevented from loosening, easy to connect and assemble, convenient to change, repair, and disassemble, easy to operate, and for use in engaging with two different types of cable sockets. 1. A cable connector with a switching structure , comprising:a plug with a plug rubber core having a plurality of pin terminals and a rib; anda plug holder having a grip portion with ridges, a switch ring disposed around the grip portion, and a fastening nut abutting against the switch ring,wherein the plug holder is disposed around a surface of the plug, and the plug holder is coupled to socket holders of different types by means of the switch ring.2. The cable connector with a switching structure according to claim 1 , wherein the switch ring disposed around the grip portion of the plug holder is annular and has at least a leaf spring claim 1 , a lever claim 1 , and a ring which are formed integrally as a unitary structure.3. The cable connector with a switching structure according to claim 2 , wherein a front end of the at least a leaf spring of the switch ring has a bump claim 2 , and a rear end of the lever of the switch ring has a bend portion.4. The cable connector with a switching structure according to claim 2 , wherein the at least a leaf spring of the switch ring is disposed on one of an outer circumferential side and an inner circumferential side of the ring.5. The cable connector with a switching structure according to claim 1 , wherein a nut circumferential ...

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23-02-2017 дата публикации

A METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR RECONFIGURING PIN ASSIGNMENTS ON A CONNECTOR

Номер: US20170052918A1
Автор: WANG Lingjun
Принадлежит: Micro Motion, Inc.

A method () for reconfiguring pin assignments on a connector () is provided. The method () includes reading a present accessory type () from an accessory () coupled to the connector () having a plurality of pins () wherein the present accessory type () is associated with an accessory pin assignment () of the connector (), and comparing the present accessory type () to a stored accessory type () associated with a connector pin assignment () to determine if the accessory pin assignment () is compatible with the connector pin assignment (). 1700100. A method () for reconfiguring pin assignments on a connector () , the method comprising:{'b': 34', '30', '100', '110', '34', '31', '100, 'i': a', 'a, 'reading a present accessory type () from an accessory () coupled to the connector () having a plurality of pins () wherein the present accessory type () is associated with an accessory pin assignment () of the connector (); and'}{'b': 34', '18', '17', '31', '17, 'i': a', 'a, 'comparing the present accessory type () to a stored accessory type () associated with a connector pin assignment () to determine if the accessory pin assignment () is compatible with the connector pin assignment ().'}217313117. The method of claim 1 , further comprising changing the connector pin assignment () to be compatible with the accessory pin assignment () if the accessory pin assignment () is incompatible with the connector pin assignment ().31730100. The method of claim 2 , wherein changing the connector pin assignment () includes changing at least one data pin assignment to read data from the accessory () coupled to the connector ().4182010030100a. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stored accessory type () is associated with a prior accessory () coupled to the connector () prior to the accessory () being coupled to the connector ().534303030b. The method of claim 1 , further comprising checking a present flag () of the accessory () to determine if additional data is required from the ...

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10-03-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRICALLY OPERATED KITCHEN APPLIANCE COMPRISING AN ELECTRICAL INTERFACE FOR A PREPARATION VESSEL

Номер: US20220071450A1
Принадлежит: Vorwerk & Co. Interholding GmbH

An electrically operated kitchen appliance includes at least two functional elements for performing a function of the kitchen appliance and has a receiving region for holding a preparation vessel. The receiving region has an electrical interface with electrical contact elements that are electrically connected to a functional element of the kitchen appliance, and establish an electrically conductive connection to corresponding contact elements of a preparation vessel, which is connected to the receiving region. The kitchen appliance has a switch-over device, which is assigned to the electrical contact elements and which changes a connection assignment between the electrical contact elements of the kitchen appliance and the functional elements of the kitchen appliance in such a way that after the actuation of the switch-over device, a functional element is connected to a different electrical contact element than prior to the actuation of the switch-over device. 1. An electrically operated kitchen appliance comprising:at least two functional elements configured for performing a function of the kitchen appliance,a receiving region configured for holding a preparation vessel, the receiving region having an electrical interface comprising a plurality of electrical contact elements, wherein the electrical contact elements are each connected in an electrically conductive manner to one of the functional elements of the kitchen appliance and are configured to establish an electrically conductive connection to corresponding electrical vessel contact elements of the preparation vessel, when the preparation vessel is connected to the receiving region,a switch-over device, which is assigned to the electrical contact elements of the kitchen appliance and which is configured to change a connection assignment between the electrical contact elements of the kitchen appliance and the functional elements of the kitchen appliance in such a way that after actuation of switch-over device, ...

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14-02-2019 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL ISOLATOR

Номер: US20190052036A1
Принадлежит:

The present invention provides for an electronic isolator device such as a universal isolator and having isolation and possible safety functionality and comprising an isolator module (), and a base module (), and wherein the isolator module is arranged for removable physical/electrical connection to the base module and in at least two orientations/positions relative to the base module, wherein electrical connection to the base module in each of the at least two orientations/positions serves to configure the type/functionality of the isolator device. 1. An electronic isolator device comprising:an isolator module, anda base module,wherein the isolator module is arranged for removable physical/electrical connection to the base module in at least two orientations/positions relative to the base module,wherein electrical connection to the base module in each of the at least two orientations/positions serves to configure the type/functionality of the isolator device.2. The electronic isolator device of further including safety functionality.3. The electronic isolator device of claim 2 , wherein the safety functionality is provided by a safety module.4. The electronic isolator device of claim 3 , wherein the safety module comprises a barrier circuitry.5. The electronic isolator device of claim 1 , wherein the isolator module is universal.6. The electronic isolator device of in combination with one or more devices claim 1 , the electronic isolator device arranged to provide for isolation in relation to the devices operating in intrinsically safe environments.7. The electronic isolator device of claim 1 , wherein the number of orientations corresponds to the number of different sides of the isolator module offering connectivity to the base module.8. The electronic isolator device of claim 1 , wherein the number of positions corresponds to the number of different sides of the isolator module offering connectivity to the base module.9. The electronic isolator device of claim 1 ...

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22-02-2018 дата публикации

RELATING TO, HEATING

Номер: US20180054031A1
Автор: Philpott Murray John
Принадлежит: ARGUS HEATING LIMITED

Disclosed is a multi-voltage electrical apparatus comprising or including, an electrical load that can connect via an electrical connection separately to both of either, a first electrical source at a first voltage, and a second electrical source at a second voltage. The electrical load is connected in series via the electrical connection to the first electrical source, or in parallel via the electrical connection to the second electrical source. The electrical load when connected in series or parallel having substantially the same power output. 1. A multi-voltage electrical apparatus comprising:an electrical load that can connect via an electrical connection separately to both of either:a first electrical source at a first voltage, anda second electrical source at a second voltage,wherein said electrical load is connected in series via said electrical connection to said first electrical source, or in parallel via said electrical connection to said second electrical source,wherein said electrical connection has a termination for connecting with said electric load in series or parallel,said electrical load when connected in series or parallel having substantially the same power output.2. An apparatus as claimed in wherein said electrical load is a resistive heater.3. An apparatus as claimed in or wherein said power output of said electrical load is substantially thermal.4. An apparatus as claimed in wherein said electrical load is a resistive heater for any one or more of claim 1 ,an intermediate bulk container,bulk containers,drums,barrelsstorage containers,tanks, andhoppers.5. (canceled)6. An apparatus as claimed in wherein said electrical connection is supplied at least with said termination in a first configuration for series connection of said electrical load to said first electrical source.7. An apparatus as claimed in wherein said electrical connection is supplied with said termination in a second configuration for parallel connection of said electrical load ...

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02-03-2017 дата публикации

DEVICE EMPLOYABLE IN DIFFERENT CIRCUIT CONFIGURATIONS USING PARALLEL WIRING HARNESSES, A HVAC SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE DEVICE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A HVAC UNIT

Номер: US20170059194A1
Автор: Lisbona Randall L.
Принадлежит: Lennox Industries Inc.

A HVAC unit manufacturing method and a HVAC system are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the HVAC system includes: a controller having control board terminals, a parallel wiring harness having a first and a second connection header, the first connection header coupled to the control board terminals, and a switch having terminals. The terminals of the switch including: a pair of functional terminals configured to indicate a status of the switch and a pair of jumpered terminals independent of the pair of functional terminals and internally connected together within the switch, wherein designated combinations of the terminals indicate a circuit configuration for employing the switch in the HVAC system with each of the terminals having a particular design that dictates a specific corresponding connection header be used for each of the designated combinations, wherein a single one of the designated combinations of the terminals corresponds to the second connection header. 1. A method of manufacturing a Heating , Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) unit , the method comprising:coupling a first switch to a controller using a first parallel wiring harness;coupling the first switch to a second switch using a second parallel wiring harness;wherein designated combinations of a plurality of terminals of the first switch indicate a circuit configuration for employing the first switch in the HVAC unit; andwherein the first parallel wiring harness comprises a first connection header configured to connect to one of the designated combinations to implement a particular circuit configuration.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein each terminal of the plurality of terminals comprises:a plurality of functional terminals; anda plurality of jumpered terminals.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of jumpered terminals are independent of the plurality of functional terminals.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of jumpered terminals and the plurality of ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

Modular Circuit, LED Lamp and Modular Luminaire

Номер: US20200056772A1
Автор: ZHU Heng

A modular circuit includes a female plug-in module and a female plug-in connector connected to the female plug-in module. The female plug-in module includes an N-hedron. A plurality of first sockets or first pins are provided on each surface of the N-hedron. The first sockets or first pins on different surfaces are electrically connected in series or in parallel to form a plurality of circuits connected in series or in parallel on the N-hedron. N is greater than or equal to 2. The female plug-in connector includes a connector body, and second sockets or second pins are respectively provided at two ends of the connector body. The second sockets or second pins at the two ends of the connector body are electrically connected in series or in parallel. 1. A modular circuit , comprising: a female plug-in module and a female plug-in connector connected to the female plug-in module;wherein, the female plug-in module comprises an N-hedron; a plurality of first sockets or first pins are provided on each surface of the N-hedron to form a plurality of positive and negative junctions; the plurality of first sockets or first pins on different surfaces are electrically connected in series or in parallel to form a plurality of first circuits connected in series or in parallel on the N-hedron; wherein N is greater than or equal to 2;the female plug-in connector comprises a connector body, and second sockets or second pins are respectively provided at two ends of the connector body;the second sockets or second pins at the two ends of the connector body are electrically connected in series or in parallel to form a plurality of second circuits connected in series or in parallel on the connector body; anda plurality of the female plug-in connectors and a plurality of the female plug-in modules are combined and connected in different manners to form a series circuit, a parallel circuit and/or a series-parallel circuit.2. The modular circuit according to claim 1 , wherein claim 1 , the ...

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05-03-2015 дата публикации

CONNECTOR DEVICE

Номер: US20150064956A1
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A connector device includes one or more connection terminals, and a shell housing provided with a body receiving one or more connection terminals, and fixing portions formed as one piece with the body and fixed to a substrate. A standard mode typed connector device includes the connection terminals mounted to be close to an upper surface in the body. A reverse mode typed connector device includes the connection terminals mounted to be close to a bottom surface of the body. Also other embodiments of the connector device are disclosed. 1. A connector device comprising:one or more connection terminals; anda shell housing provided with a body to receive the one or more connection terminals, and fixing portions formed as one piece with the body, to be fixed to a substrate.2. The connector device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising a terminal body having one end of the connection terminals fixed thereto to be neighbored on each other claim 1 , the terminal body being located at a rear portion of the shell housing.3. The connector device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each fixing portion comprises:a fixing plate protruding along a periphery of the body; anda hole formed in the fixing plate, to be inserted in and be fixed to a protruding boss of the substrate.4. The connector device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the connector devices is at least one of a standard mode typed connector device in which the connection terminals are mounted to be close to an upper surface in the body claim 1 , or a reverse mode typed connector device in which the connection terminals are mounted to be close to a bottom surface of the body.5. The connector device as claimed in claim 4 , wherein the standard mode typed connector device has a guide protrusion provided in the body protrudes from the upper surface toward the bottom surface in the body.6. The connector device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising:a support plate disposed on an upper surface of the body to maintain a ...

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20-02-2020 дата публикации

CEILING FAN KIT AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH MOUNTING METHOD

Номер: US20200059059A1
Принадлежит:

A plurality ceiling fan kits comprising one or more pre-wired downrods or a set of pre-wired downrods having internal wiring terminating on one or more ends in wire leads made of electrically conductive materials. Different electrical connectors, for use with the ceiling fan kits and pre-wired downrods, are adapted to electrically couple one or more sets of wiring by pushing in the electrically conductive wire leads into a plurality of ports disposed on the electrical connectors. The electrical connectors may include a jumper for switching between a single- and dual-power supply switch configuration and indicia for identifying the insertion of a wire into a corresponding port. A method of mounting a ceiling fan to a structure having an electrical supply, utilizing the pre-wired downrods and the electrical connectors. 1. A ceiling fan kit comprising:a set of pre-wired downrods, each downrod having a hollow interior, wiring passing through the hollow interior, and terminating on opposite ends in first and second wire leads;a structure mount configured to mount the pre-wired downrods to a structure;a fan motor assembly having wiring terminating in a third wire leads;at least one electrical connector configured to couple to at least one of the first, second or third wire leads; anda set of blades configured to mount to the fan motor assembly.2. The ceiling fan kit of wherein the at least one electrical connector comprises a pair of mating electrical connectors claim 1 , with one of the at least one electrical connectors configured to connect to the first and second wire leads and the other of the at least one electrical connectors configured to connect to one of the third wire leads or an electrical supply.3. The ceiling fan kit of wherein the pair of mating electrical connectors comprises a pair of mating push-in electrical connectors.4. The ceiling fan kit of further comprising at least one canopy.5. The ceiling fan kit of wherein the at least one canopy comprises ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

CABLE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING ALIGNED SOLDER TAILS FOR CONNECTING TO RESISTOR

Номер: US20180062324A1
Автор: CHEN Jun, MENG FAN-BO, Wu Jerry
Принадлежит:

A cable connector assembly () includes: a cable end connector () including an insulative support (), plural contacts () insert molded with the insulative support, and a front insulative body () mounted to the insulative support, the plural contacts including a pair of USB 2.0 signal contacts (), plural power contacts (), plural ground contacts (), and a detection contact (), the plural power contacts having a solder tail (), plural ground contacts having a solder tail (), the detection contact having a solder tail (); and a cable () including a plurality of wires () directly connected to each of the two USB 2.0 signal contacts, one of the power contacts, and one of the ground contacts, respectively. 1. A cable connector assembly comprising:a cable end connector including an insulative support, a plurality of contacts insert molded with the insulative support, and a front insulative body mounted to the insulative support, the plurality of contacts including a pair of USB 2.0 signal contacts, plural power contacts, plural ground contacts, and a detection contact, the plural power contacts having a solder tail, plural ground contacts having a solder tail, the detection contact having a solder tail; anda cable including a plurality of wires directly connected to each of the two USB 2.0 signal contacts, one of the power contacts, and one of the ground contacts, respectively; whereinthe solder tail of the plural power contacts, the solder tail of the detection contact, and the solder tail of the plural ground contacts are aligned in a vertical direction; anda resistor is disposed between the solder tail of the plural power contacts and the solder tail of the detection contact, or between the solder tail of the detection contact and the solder tail of the plural ground contacts.2. The cable connector assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the insulative support includes a slot receiving the resistor.3. A cable connector assembly comprising:an insulative support;a ...

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01-03-2018 дата публикации

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE AND METHOD OF OPERATING THE SAME

Номер: US20180062325A1
Автор: KIM Je Kook
Принадлежит: SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

A semiconductor device for determining whether a foreign substance (e.g., water) is present and a method of operating the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a receptacle including a plurality of pins according to a USB type-C receptacle interface; a first current source providing first current to a CC1 signal pin or a CC2 signal pin among the plurality of pins in a first operation mode; a second current source providing second current to the CC1 signal pin or the CC2 signal pin in a second operation mode; a third current source providing third current to at least two pins of other pins excluding the CC1 signal pin and the CC2 signal pin; and a power delivery integrated circuit (PDIC) controlling the first current source, the second current source and the third current source and detecting the voltage level of a signal outputted to the plurality of pins. 1. A semiconductor device , comprising:a receptacle based on a USB type-C receptacle interface, the receptacle including a plurality of pins;a first current source configured to provide a first current to a CC1 signal pin or a CC2 signal pin among the plurality of pins in a first operation mode;a second current source configured to provide a second current to the CC1 signal pin or the CC2 signal pin in a second operation mode, the second current being smaller than the first current;a third current source configured to provide a third current to at least two pins of the plurality of pins excluding the CC1 signal pin and the CC2 signal pin, in the second operation mode; control the first current source, the second current source, and the third current source, and', 'detect a voltage level of a signal outputted to one or more pins of the plurality of pins., 'a power delivery integrated circuit (PDIC) configured to,'}2. The semiconductor device of claim 1 , wherein the PDIC is further configured to:control the second current source to provide the second current to the CC1 signal pin and the CC2 signal ...

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22-05-2014 дата публикации

Providing Orientation Support in Receptacles

Номер: US20140141635A1
Принадлежит:

A method of receiving a plug at a receptacle is disclosed. The method may include receiving a plug at a receptacle, the receptacle including contacts disposed with a rotational symmetry about a center point of the receptacle. The method may also include determining, via detection circuitry, any orientation of the plug inserted into the receptacle. The method may also include changing, via selection control circuitry, a connection path coupled to the contacts based on the orientation of the plug. 1. A receptacle comprising:contacts disposed with a rotational symmetry about a center point of the receptacle;detection circuitry to determine an orientation of a plug inserted into the receptacle; andselection control circuitry to change a connection path coupled to the contacts based on the orientation of the plug.2. The receptacle of claim 1 , wherein the plug includes contacts disposed with rotational symmetry about a center point of the plug.3. The receptacle of claim 1 , wherein the contacts receive the plug in one of a first orientation and a second orientation at a degree of rotation compared to the first orientation.4. The receptacle of claim 3 , wherein the receptacle is communicatively coupled to a host computing device claim 3 , and the detection circuitry comprises:a first contact of the receptacle having voltage applied from the host computing device to the first contact; anda second contact of the plug being grounded to ground the voltage applied to the first contact.5. The receptacle of claim 4 , wherein the detection circuitry is to:determine the voltage applied to the first contact is grounded by the second contact to indicate the plug is inserted in the first orientation; anddetermine the voltage applied to the first contact is not grounded by the second contact to indicate the plug is inserted in the second orientation.6. The receptacle of claim 1 , further comprising an alignment feature comprising one or more of:a protrusion at the receptacle ...

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29-05-2014 дата публикации

Bidirectional connector

Номер: US20140148063A1
Автор: Sheng-Hsin Liao
Принадлежит: Individual

A bidirectional connector includes a hollow insulating main body, a plurality of first conductive terminals, a plurality of second conductive terminals and a circuit unit which is movably disposed within the insulating main body. The circuit unit has a circuit board that has a top face and a bottom face. The top face has a plurality of first contacts and a plurality of second contacts and the first contacts are arranged in alternative routing. Each of the first conductive terminals has a first contact portion and a second contact portion. The second contact portion selectively contacting the first and second contacts.

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

Connector having short circuit terminal

Номер: US20180069353A1
Автор: Noritaka Nishiyama
Принадлежит: Yazaki Corp

A connector includes: a housing; terminals inserted in the housing from a first side of the housing; a short circuit terminal inserted in the housing from a second side of the housing, having contact pieces configured to contact the terminals respectively, and connecting the terminals to each other; and a front holder attached to the housing from the second side of the housing, configured to retain the terminals in the housing, and having a displacement portion. The displacement portion of the front holder attached to the housing displaces the contact pieces of the short circuit terminal inserted in the housing with the terminals not inserted in the housing, by a prescribed distance in a direction of separating the contact pieces from the terminals.

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08-03-2018 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC CONNECTOR

Номер: US20180069361A1
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

A unidirectional cable connector that can be operatively connected between a host device and accessory device in the ecosystem of products. The cable includes first and second plug connectors at opposite ends of a wire where the two plug connectors share a common pinout but the insertion plug of the second connector is shortened in length as compared to the insertion plug of the first connector. The shortened plug prevents the second connector from being fully inserted into the host device that includes a standard depth receptacle connector, and thus prevents the second connector from being operatively coupled to the host device. The shortened plug can, however, be operatively connected with an electronic device having a shortened receptacle connector according to embodiments of the disclosure. 1. A cable connector comprising:a cable having a first end and a second end;a first plug connector at the first end of the cable, the first plug connector including a first body, a first insertion end extending away from the first body to a first connector tip and a first plurality of contacts, the first insertion end and the first plurality of contacts sized and positioned to be mated with and mechanically and electrically compatible with a first receptacle connector; anda second plug connector at the second end of the cable, the second plug connector including a second body, a second insertion end extending away from the second body to a second connector tip and a second plurality of contacts, the second insertion end and second plurality of contacts configured to be mated with and mechanically and electrically compatible with the first receptacle connector,wherein the first insertion end has a first length from the first connector tip to the first body and the second insertion end has a second length from the second connector tip to the second body, the second length being shorter than the first length such that the first insertion end and first plurality of contacts are ...

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27-02-2020 дата публикации

CONTROL SYSTEM FOR A RECONFIGURABLE INTEGRATED CIRCUIT

Номер: US20200067510A1
Принадлежит:

An electrical system comprising a circuit of reconfigurable electrical devices and a controller including a processor. The processor has a configuration examiner and a state modifier. The configuration examiner is configured to determine a configuration for the circuit of reconfigurable electrical devices based upon a connection input. The state modifier is configured to modify, based on the configuration, the circuit by changing a resistance state of the reconfigurable electrical devices. A controller for reconfigurable electrical devices and a method of controlling reconfigurable electrical devices of a circuit are also described. 1. An electrical system , comprising:a circuit of reconfigurable electrical devices; and determine a configuration for the circuit of reconfigurable electrical devices based upon a connection input, and wherein', 'the state modifier is configured to modify, based on the determined configuration, the circuit by changing a resistance state of at least one electrical device of the reconfigurable electrical devices, wherein the state modifier modifies the circuit by applying a modification output to at least one paired top electrode and bottom electrode of at least one respective reconfigurable electrical device of the reconfigurable electrical devices, said modification output including a disabling signal that disables an operation of the at least one respective reconfigurable electrical device of the reconfigurable electrical devices., 'a controller including a processor having a configuration examiner and a state modifier, wherein the configuration examiner is configured to2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the connection input is derived from a brain-like devices claim 1 , an intelligent system or multi-purpose chip or a combination thereof.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the state modifier is configured to change the resistance state of the reconfigurable electrical devices by applying a voltage to at least one paired top electrode ...

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05-03-2020 дата публикации

Cable adapter and method for collecting and forwarding analog signals from a plurality of sensors in a motor vehicle

Номер: US20200072309A1
Принадлежит: WABCO Europe BVBA

A cable adapter ( 1 ) for collecting and forwarding analog signals from a plurality of sensors ( 103, 105 ) in a motor vehicle ( 100 ), in particular brake lining wear sensors of a utility vehicle disc brake, has first and second signal input terminals ( 5,7 ) for connecting the cable adapter ( 1 ) to sensors ( 103, 105 ) and for receiving signal currents ( 20, 22 ). The cable adapter has ( 1 ) signal output terminal for connecting the cable adapter ( 1 ) to an electronic control unit ( 113 ) of the motor vehicle ( 100 ) and switching electronics ( 13 ) that are configured to transmit the first and second signal currents ( 20, 22; 21,23; 21′,23 ′) to the signal output terminal ( 9 ) at a predetermined rhythm.

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14-03-2019 дата публикации

Multi-use Connector

Номер: US20190081426A1
Автор: Anand Kumar Chavakula
Принадлежит: Individual

The Multi-use Connector in brief enables wired and wireless interconnection between a wide range of devices with a variety of input and output terminals. The usages of this invention can range in application between audio and electrical charging, and backup charging. Further, this invention has circuitry that can enable the conversion of analog audio signals from an analog source to digital signals for further wireless transmission through an onboard wireless transmission system, or convert digital signals received wirelessly to analog audio signals for further usage as maybe needed. Also, a companion software application to the Multi-use Connector can be used on smartphone like electronic devices that can allow the reception and recording of digital audio and or video signals transmitted by the Multi-use Connector, and also over-the-air analog sound signals received by a smartphone's inbuilt microphone system i.e., both signals can be recorded into separate channels at the same time.

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05-05-2022 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION CASSETTE

Номер: US20220140502A1
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Provided is an electrical connection cassette with which it is possible to freely expand a device and add functions in accordance with the size of free space. An electrical connection cassette is provided with: a circuit board; and first connection terminals and second connection terminals mounted on the circuit board and having terminal shapes that can be engaged with each other. In a state with a terminal connection direction oriented in a predetermined direction with respect to the circuit board, the first connection terminals are disposed on the side of one main surface of the circuit board, and in a state with a terminal connection direction oriented in a direction parallel to the predetermined direction, the second connection terminals are disposed near the other main surface of the circuit board.

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09-04-2015 дата публикации

MULTIPLE SOCKET

Номер: US20150099380A1
Автор: Ruffner Walter
Принадлежит:

A socket has a plug board with first plug-in openings for appropriate pins of a plug of a first standard and with second plug-in openings for appropriate pins of a plug of a second standard. Provided in a spacing to the plug board are a first type of contact mounts for receiving plug pins of the first standard, and a second type of contact mounts for receiving plug pins of the second standard. Provided between the contact mounts and the plug board are protection elements which are movable out of a closed position in which the first and second plug-in openings are blocked, into an open position in which the plug-in openings are open. The protection elements are pretensioned into their respective closed positions by spring elements. The first and second protection elements are pretensioned into their respective end positions in different directions of movement by the spring elements. 112-. (canceled)13. An electrical socket , comprising: a first set of plug-in openings configured for receiving a first set of pins of a first plug of a first electrical plug standard configuration standard; and', 'a second set of plug-in openings configured for receiving a second set of pins of a second electrical plug of a second plug standard configuration;, 'a plug board defininga first set of contact mounts positioned behind the plug board configured for receiving the first set of pins;a second set of contact mounts positioned behind the plug board configured for receiving the second set of pins;a first protection element movable from a closed position, in which at least the first set of plug-in openings is blocked, to an open position, in which the first set of plug-in openings is open;a second protection element movable from a closed position, in which at least the second set of plug-in openings is blocked, to an open position, in which the second set of plug-in openings is open;at least one spring element biasing the first and second protection elements into their respective ...

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26-06-2014 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL MOUNT CONTACT BLOCK WITH REVERSIBLE PROTECTED WIRING TERMINALS

Номер: US20140179171A1
Принадлежит: Hubbell Incorporated.

A reconfigurable contact block usable for at least DIN rail and panel mount applications. The contact block's wiring compartments have reversible wiring terminals and reversible, interchangeable protective covers. Lateral wiring ports in each cover guide inserted wires to the covered terminal, and an axially facing cover opening provides tool access to the terminal. 1. A contact block comprising:a casing having an axially facing front end, an axially facing rear end, first and second opposite sides and internal switching contacts;a first wiring compartment located at the first side of the casing and having an open front end and an open rear end;a first switch conductor extending laterally into and substantially dividing said first wiring compartment into front and rear wiring chambers;an axially extending first wiring terminal in one of said wiring chambers connected to said first switch conductor; anda first cover removably attached to said casing over said first wiring compartment,said first cover including at least one lateral wiring port axially offset from said first switch conductor and an axially facing access opening near said wiring port, said first cover and said casing having substantially biaxially symmetrical mating portions that enable reversible attachment of said first cover to said casing in either of two orientations so that the wiring chamber in which said first wiring terminal is located is accessible by a wire through said wiring port and said first wiring terminal is accessible by a tool through said access opening.2. The contact block of claim 1 , wherein said first cover comprises snap tabs that engage said casing.3. The contact block of claim 2 , wherein said casing comprises notches configured to retain said snap tabs.4. The contact block of claim 3 , wherein said first cover is generally C-shaped and has two free ends claim 3 , and said snap tabs are located at said free ends.5. The contact block of claim 1 , wherein said first wiring ...

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16-04-2015 дата публикации

Subscriber Identity Module Connector

Номер: US20150104979A1
Автор: Hou Pin-Yuan, Li Jin-Fei
Принадлежит: Advanced-Connetek Inc.

The present invention discloses a subscriber identity module connector which places a detecting terminal and a grounding terminal into a same contact area. The above placement of the detecting terminal and the grounding terminal form a circuit to determine if a SIM card is inserted appropriately. As a result, there is no need to set conventional detecting unit, and the space of the subscriber identity module connector are advantageously saved. It not only simplifies the placement of circuit board (PCB) and but also reduces the manufacturing cost. 1. A subscriber identity module connector comprises a plurality of first terminals , a plurality of second terminals placed correspondingly to each of the first terminals , and an insulation shell accommodating the first terminals and the second terminals; each of the first terminals and each of the second terminals being respectively formed with a regular part to form a space and a contact part extending from the regular part into the space , wherein an interval is provided between each of the contact parts and each of the regular parts; a plurality of hollow areas are formed on the insulation shell to allow each of the contact parts to expose outward; and the subscriber identity module connector is characterized in that:a detecting terminal is placed in one of the hollow areas of the insulation shell, the detecting terminal is formed with a detecting-regular part forming an activity space and a detecting-contact part extending from the detecting-regular part to the activity space, the detecting-regular part being accommodated in the insulation shell; wherein the detecting-contact part extending from the detecting-regular part and one of the contact parts are placed in the same hollow area and are exposed outward from the same hollow area of the insulation shell.2. The subscriber identity module connector according to claim 1 , wherein each of the contact parts and the detecting-contact part respectively extends to form a ...

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16-04-2015 дата публикации

Communication control pins in a dual row connector

Номер: US20150106539A1
Принадлежит: Nokia Oyj

Methods and apparatus, including computer program products, are provided for communications control in a dual row connector. In one aspect there is provided a method. The method may include coupling a first data connector including a pair of communication control pins and another pair of communication control pins, wherein the pair further comprises a first communication control pin located at a first row of the first data connector and a second communication control pin located at a second row of the data connector, wherein the other pair further comprises a third communication control pin located at the first row of the first data connector and a fourth communication control pin located at the second row of the first data connector. Related apparatus, systems, methods, and articles are also described.

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14-04-2016 дата публикации

Converter for switching control signals

Номер: US20160104989A1
Автор: Yuchun Zhou
Принадлежит: Hank Electronics Co Ltd

A converter for switching control signals is disclosed to solve the technical problem that existing technologies are unable to switch between two control signals. The converter includes an interface male connected with an equipment which is controlled by a first control signal; an interface socket connected with an equipment which is controlled by a second signal; an interface female connected with cables which are adapted for respectively transmitting the first control signal and the second control signal; a switch which switches between the first control signal and the second control signal; and a substrate connected with the interface male, the interface socket, the interface female and the switch, wherein according to a switching position of the switch, the substrate controls the first control signal or the second control signal in the cables connected with the interface female to correspondingly switch to the interface male or the interface socket for outputting.

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12-04-2018 дата публикации

INTERFACE ASSEMBLY THAT CONNECTS A PERIPHERAL DEVICE TO AN INTERFACE OF A HOST SYSTEM, AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND A METHOD OF SIGNALING

Номер: US20180102618A1
Автор: Maier Andreas
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An interface assembly of a host system that connects a peripheral device to a USB Type-C interface has at least one supply line and at least one signaling line, wherein one from among a plurality of different power profiles can be selected by the peripheral device by applying different analog control signals to the signaling line, a signaling circuit connects to the signaling line on a side of the host system, the signaling circuit, on the basis of at least one digital control signal, produces a predetermined analog control signal assigned to the at least one digital control signal and outputs it to the peripheral device via the signaling line and the at least one digital control signal is provided via a GPIO port of a control module of a system component of the host system, and the GPIO port is controlled by a BIOS. 1. An interface assembly of a host system that connects a peripheral device to an interface , having at least one supply line and at least one signaling line , wherein one from among a plurality of different power profiles can be selected by the peripheral device by applying different analog control signals to the signaling line ,a signaling circuit connects to the signaling line on a side of the host system, andthe signaling circuit, on the basis of at least one digital control signal, produces a predetermined analog control signal assigned to the at least one digital control signal and outputs it to the peripheral device via the signaling line and the at least one digital control signal is provided via a GPIO port of a control module of a system component of the host system.2. The interface assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the signaling circuit includes at least one pull-up or one pull-down resistor and at least one transistor.3. The interface assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the signaling circuit is supplied with at least one auxiliary voltage via at least one voltage supply claim 1 , which produces the analog control signal.4. The ...

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03-07-2014 дата публикации

MOTHERBOARD WITH COMPATIBLE INTERFACE

Номер: US20140185250A1
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A motherboard includes an interface and a switch module. The interface includes first to eighth pins used to connect a component object model (COM) connector or a registered jack 45 (RJ45) connector. The switch module is connected to the interface. The switch module is also connected to a serial communication bus and an Ethernet bus on the motherboard. The switch module is used to determine the type of a connector connected to the interface, and connect the connector to the serial communication bus or the Ethernet bus according to the determination. 1. A motherboard , comprising:an interface comprising first to eighth pins to connect a component object model (COM) connector and a registered jack 45 (RJ45) connector;a switch module connected to the interface, a serial communication bus, and an Ethernet bus; the switch module determining a type of the connector connected to the interface, and connect the connector to the serial communication bus or the Ethernet bus according to the determination.2. The motherboard of claim 1 , wherein the switch module comprises first to third groups of pins and a control pin claim 1 , the first group of pins is connected to the interface claim 1 , the second group of pins is connected to the serial communication bus claim 1 , the third group of pins is connected to the Ethernet bus claim 1 , the control pin is connected to a fourth pin of the interface claim 1 , when a COM connector is connected to the interface claim 1 , the fourth pin of the interface is grounded and the control pin of the switch module receives a low level signal claim 1 , the switch module connects the first group of pins to the second group of pins claim 1 , the COM connector is electrically connected to the serial communication bus claim 1 , wherein when an RJ45 connector is connected to the interface claim 1 , the fourth pin of the interface receives a high level signal transferred from the RJ45 connector claim 1 , the control pin of the switch module receives ...

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26-03-2020 дата публикации

Orientation Agnostic Electrical Connector

Номер: US20200099185A1
Автор: Patwardhan Satyajit
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The invention teaches how to establish 1 to 1 connection between a first group of n electrical signals to a second group of n electrical signals. A first connector half with a first group of n1 contacts equally spaced around a circle and a second connector half with a second group n2 connectors, also equally spaced around a circle, with n1−1=n2≥n. The angular extent of the individual contacts from the first group is e1, and that from the second group is e2. The angular extent of the gap between individual contacts from the second group is g2. Following relationship must be satisfied: e1(360/n1−e1). 1. A method of establishing an electrical power connection across potentially misaligned a first and a second power connector bodies , the first connector body carries a first set of contactors and the second connector body carries a second set of contactors , comprising:a. providing first circuitry that identifies at least first and second electrically mating pairs that are electrically isolated from each other, from among the first and second sets of contactors; andb. providing second circuitry that establishes the power connection using the at least first and second electrically mating pairs.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first set of contactors has at least two contactor members claim 1 , and the second set of contactors has at least three contactor members.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first set of contactors has n contactor members claim 1 , and the second set of contactors has at least n+1 members.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the first circuit identifies a third electrically mating pair that is electrically isolated from the first and the second electrically mating pairs claim 1 , from among the first and second sets of contactors claim 1 , and wherein the second circuitry establishes a power connection using the third electrically mating pair.5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the first circuit identifies a fourth electrically ...

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19-04-2018 дата публикации

COMPOSITE CONNECTOR

Номер: US20180109055A1
Автор: Peng Jian Min
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A composite connector includes a first tongue, a second tongue, and multiple terminal units respectively arranged on the first tongue and the second tongue. Each of the terminal units includes four terminals independent from each other, which are respectively two non-high-speed differential signal terminals and a pair of high-speed differential signal terminals located between the two non-high-speed differential signal terminals. Terminals in each terminal unit are made of a same metal plate and are located on a same plane. There is no other terminal between adjacent two terminal units. A non-high-speed differential signal terminal of one terminal unit is adjacent to a non-high-speed differential signal terminal of an adjacent terminal unit. 1. A composite connector , comprising:an insulation body;a plurality of terminal units, arranged on the insulation body,wherein each of the terminal units comprises four terminals independent from each other, which are respectively two non-high-speed differential signal terminals and a pair of high-speed differential signal terminals located between the two non-high-speed differential signal terminals, wherein for each of the terminal units, the two non-high-speed differential signal terminals and the pair of high-speed differential signal terminals are aligned in a row, lengths of the non-high-speed differential signal terminals are greater than lengths of the high-speed differential signal terminals, there is no other terminal between adjacent two terminal units, and a non-high-speed differential signal terminal of one of the adjacent two terminal units is adjacent to a corresponding non-high-speed differential signal terminal of the other one of the adjacent two terminal units anda metal shell sleeved on the insulation body to form a first plug interface and a second plug interface, wherein the first plug interface is used for insertion of a first mating connector, the second plug interface is used for insertion of a second ...

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17-07-2014 дата публикации

ADAPTOR

Номер: US20140199867A1
Автор: Rogers Jack
Принадлежит: DG International Holdings Limited

An adaptor for adapting a mains plug according to a first national standard to a mains socket according to a second, different second national standard. The adaptor comprises a housing with a socket for receiving the first mains plug, and at least two plug assemblies according to different national standards, one of the at least two plug assemblies being according to the second national standard. An externally-operable selection mechanism is provided for selectively deploying, or at least for making externally deployable, one of the at least two plug assemblies while simultaneously concealing, at least partially, the remaining plug assembly or assemblies so to make them effectively unusable. The end user can thus effortlessly select one of the outputs while hiding one that is not necessary. A network of internal conductors for providing electrical continuity between the first mains plug and the selected plug assembly is provided inside the adaptor. 1. An adaptor for adapting a mains plug according to a first national standard to fit into a mains socket according to a second , different , national standard , the adaptor comprising:a housing with a socket for receiving a mains plug according to the first national standard;at least two plug assemblies according to different national standards, each having a deployable part in accordance with at least one pin component of the respective national standard, one of the at least two plug assemblies being according to the second national standard;an externally operable selection mechanism for selectively deploying, or for making externally deployable, a non-deployed deployable part of one of the at least two plug assemblies, the non-deployed deployable part, upon its deployment, becoming insertable into a mains socket in accordance with the respective national standard therefor and thereby making the said one of the at least two plug assemblies usable, and the selection mechanism also, simultaneously, at least partially ...

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13-05-2021 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL ADAPTER FOR SENSORS

Номер: US20210143593A1

An adaptor for a sensor having a sensor connector. The adaptor includes a receptacle base configured to, upon insertion of the sensor connector, align with the structural shape, and/or size, and/or configuration of the sensor connector and establish a structural connection therewith. The adaptor may also include one or more receivers, configured to, in response to the conformance in the structural shape, and/or size, and/or configuration of the receptacle base, move relative to the receptacle base to align with axis of an optical arrangement or pin arrangement of the sensor connector. Such an alignment is to result in the mating of the adaptor and sensor connector which thereby establishes an electrical connection or an optical connection therewith. The adaptor may also include a processing device configured to determine one or more characteristics of output from the sensor connector. The processing device is also configured to direct, based on the determination, transmission of the output to specific vehicle components and/or vehicle electronic modules. 1. An adaptor for a sensor having a sensor connector , the adaptor comprising:a receptacle base selectively moveable between a first state in which at least one region of the receptacle base has a first structural shape, and a second state in which the at least one region has a second structural shape that conforms to a structural shape of the sensor connector to thereby establish an operational interconnection therewith.2. The adaptor of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of the receptacle base is composed of a shape memory material comprising one more of a metal material claim 1 , a polymer material claim 1 , and a composite material.3. The adaptor of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle base comprises a receiver region having one or more sockets configured to receive pins of the sensor connector.4. The adaptor of claim 3 , wherein movement of the at least one region causes the sockets to conform to a specific ...

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09-04-2020 дата публикации

Wire Harness

Номер: US20200113070A1
Принадлежит: Yazaki Corp

A wire harness includes a standard sub-harness including a standard circuit line, an optional sub-harness including a selection circuit line, and a protector protecting trunk lines including the standard sub-harness. The protector includes a circuit network configuring a part of the selection circuit line so as to implement selectively added function in the wire harness. The selection circuit line of the optional sub-harness branched from the trunk line is connected to the circuit network of the protector.

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03-05-2018 дата публикации

PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLIES

Номер: US20180120907A1
Принадлежит:

An example printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) includes a controller and a plurality of conductive contacts. The conductive contacts are coupled to the controller. The controller is to determine a type of chassis to which the PCBA is mounted. 1. A printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) for a computing device comprising:a substrate;a controller mounted to the substrate and a through-hole in the substrate to receive a member to secure the PCBA to a computing device chassis; anda plurality of electrically conductive contacts on a surface of the PCBA next to the through-hole, each electrically conductive contact being electrically insulated from other electrically conductive contacts and coupled to the controller by a respective signal line;wherein the controller is to determine a type of the computing device chassis based on signals received from the respective signal lines.2. The printed circuit board assembly of wherein the conductive contacts are arranged in a circle around the through-hole.3. The printed circuit board assembly of wherein each of the electrically conductive contacts includes an aperture to receive a projecting conductive contact of the chassis.4. A system comprising:a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) including an electrically insulating substrate, a through-hole in the substrate and a plurality of conductive contacts arranged on a surface of the substrate next to the through-hole, a controller mounted to the substrate wherein each conductive contact is electrically coupled to the controller; anda chassis having an aperture aligned with the through-hole of the PCBA to receive a fastener passing through the through-hole of the PCBA and into the aperture of the chassis;wherein the chassis includes a number of conductive contacts next to the aperture in an arrangement that indicates a type of the chassis; andwherein the controller is to determine a type of the chassis based on the arrangement of conductive contacts on the chassis.5. The system of ...

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24-07-2014 дата публикации

Audio plug structure having an electronic element with electrodes

Номер: US20140206238A1
Принадлежит: Conary Enterprise Co Ltd

The invention relates to an audio plug structure improvement, particularly to the audio plug coinciding with the standard specification of a 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm or 6.5 mm audio plug. The audio plug uses the composite structure of the conductive portion and insulating portion and the design of angle rotation to obtain power or signal without affecting normal use of the speaker of the electronic product. The ON/OFF switch is formed as long as the audio plug is rotated at a predetermined angle. Moreover, a predetermined electronic element can be arranged at the internal or external of the audio plug and the power or signal is obtained by the audio jack for having other functions except for transmitting the audio signal.

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25-08-2022 дата публикации

ADAPTER FOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTING A LIGHTING DEVICE TO AN ELECTRICAL TRACK, LIGHTING SYSTEM COMPRISING SUCH AN ADAPTER AND AN ELECTRICAL TRACK

Номер: US20220268409A1
Принадлежит: TRIDONIC GMBH & CO KG

The present invention relates to an adapter () for connecting a light to a track having mains phases and comprising a housing (), at least one spring-loaded connector () linked to the housing (), and a cover () partially covering the housing () and having at least one opening (). The cover () is displaceable so as to be placed selectively in one of: a position in which the at least one spring-loaded connector () extends at least partially through the at least one opening (), a position in which the cover () covers the at least one spring-loaded connector (). 11121021231. An adapter () , for electrically connecting a lighting device () to an electrical track () having mains phases (L , L , L) , the adapter () comprising at least:{'b': '2', 'a housing (),'}{'b': 6', '1', '2, 'at least one spring-loaded connector (.) linked to the housing (), and'}{'b': 4', '2', '4', '8', '1, 'a cover () configured to partially cover the housing (), the cover () having at least one opening (.),'}{'b': 4', '2, 'wherein the cover () is displaceable relative to the housing () so as to be placed selectively in at least one of{'b': 6', '1', '8', '1, 'a position in which the at least one spring-loaded connector (.) extends at least partially through the at least one opening (.),'}{'b': 4', '6', '1, 'a position in which the cover () covers the at least one spring-loaded connector (.).'}21. The adapter () according to claim 1 , comprising at least:{'b': 6', '1', '2, 'a first spring-loaded connector (.) linked to the housing (), and'}{'b': 6', '2', '2, 'a second spring-loaded connector (.) linked to the housing (),'}{'b': 4', '8', '1', '8', '2, 'wherein the cover () has at least two openings (.-.),'}{'b': 4', '2, 'wherein the cover () is displaceable relative to the housing () so as to be placed selectively at least in one of{'b': 6', '1', '8', '1', '4', '6', '2, 'a first connection position, in which the first spring-loaded connector (.) extends at least partially through a respective opening ...

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27-05-2021 дата публикации

PORTABLE RADIO SYSTEM

Номер: US20210159649A1
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One variation of a portable radio system includes: a portable radio configured to transmit and receive audio communication, including a connector receptacle arranged on a rear face of the portable radio and a channel extending from the connector receptacle; a cable, configured to couple the portable radio to a secondary device, including a straight section configured to seat within the channel and defining a length greater than a length of the channel; a connector, coupled to the straight section of the cable, configured to seat within the connector receptacle to couple the cable to the portable radio in an upward and downward orientation; and a clip including a base section configured to transiently couple to the body over the connector and a clamp section configured to pivot relative the base section and to attach the portable radio to a user. 1. A portable radio system comprising: a wireless communication module configured to transmit and receive audio communications; and', comprising a connector receptacle arranged on a rear face of the body; and', 'defining a channel extending from the connector receptacle along the rear face;, 'a body], 'a portable radio comprising a first section configured to transiently seat within the channel; and', 'a second section extending from the first section to a secondary device;, 'a cable comprising coupled to the first section of the cable opposite the second section;', 'configured to transiently seat within the connector receptacle to electronically couple the cable to the portable radio;', 'operable in a downward orientation and an upward orientation;, 'a connector a base section configured to transiently couple to the portable radio over the connector receptacle and the connector;', 'a discrete pivot located within a threshold distance of a center of the connector receptacle; and', 'a clamp section pivotably coupled to the base section at the discrete pivot and configured to attach the portable radio to a clothing surface., ' ...

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27-05-2021 дата публикации

POWER SUPPLY SYSTEMS

Номер: US20210159708A1
Автор: LANNI THOMAS W.
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Exemplary power supply systems and methods according to the present invention include circuitry that is configured to provide DC power and configured to receive a input signal that originates from a portable electronic device (the “PED”) and to provide a output signal to be sent to the PED. Such circuitry is configured to be coupled to the PED via a connector having a first, second, third, and fourth conductor. Such a connector is configured to be detachably mated with a power input interface of the PED to transfer the DC power to the PED, a ground reference to the PED, the input signal from the PED to the circuitry, and, in coordination with the input signal, the output signal from the circuitry to the PED, which is usable by the PED in connection with control of charging a battery of the PED based on the DC power provided by the circuitry. 1. A method comprising:transferring, via a first conductor of a connector of a power supply, direct current from the power supply to a rechargeable battery of a portable electronic device, the connector having the first conductor, a second conductor, a third conductor, and a fourth conductor, the connector configured to be detachably mated with a power interface of the portable electronic device;providing, via the second conductor, a ground reference from the power supply to the portable electronic device;communicating, via the third conductor, a first signal from the portable electronic device to the power supply; andcommunicating, via the fourth conductor, a second signal from the power supply to the portable electronic device in coordination with the first signal, wherein the second signal communicates a parameter level that is usable by the portable electronic device in connection with control of charging the rechargeable battery of the portable electronic device based on the direct current power provided by the power supply.2. The method of wherein the connector is disposed on an end of a cable and the connector is ...

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11-05-2017 дата публикации

CONNECTOR ILLUMINATION FOR INSERTION IN LOW-LIGHT CONDITIONS

Номер: US20170133792A1
Принадлежит: Apple Inc.

Connector systems that may facilitate the insertion of connector inserts into connector receptacles, may eliminate the need for dedicated contacts to detect a connection, and may provide connector inserts that are rotatable even when the functions of the contacts on the connector inserts are not symmetrical. 1. A connector insert comprising:a plurality of contacts;a sensing device to sense a first event; andan output device coupled to the sensing device, the output device to provide a first output, the output device further coupled to receive a detect signal,wherein when the sensing device detects the first event, the output device provides the first output, andwherein when the output device receives the detect signal, the output device does not provide the first output.2. The connector insert of wherein the sensing device is accelerometer and the first event is movement of the connector insert.3. The connector insert of wherein the sensing device is touch sensor and the first event is a touch of a surface of the connector insert.4. The connector insert of wherein the output device is a light-emitting diode and the first output is light.5. The connector insert of wherein the output device is a haptic engine and the first output is tactile feedback as a user plugs the connector insert into a corresponding connector receptacle.6. The connector insert of wherein the output device is a speaker and the first output is an audio feedback as a user plugs the connector insert into a corresponding connector receptacle.7. The connector insert of wherein the detect signal indicates a connection to a corresponding connector receptacle.8. The connector insert of wherein the detect signal indicates the proximity of a corresponding connector receptacle.9. The connector insert of further comprising a reed switch claim 4 , wherein the reed switch provides the detect signal to the output device.10. A connector insert comprising:a plurality of contacts;a reed switch capable of being in ...

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02-05-2019 дата публикации

CONNECTORS FOR DATA TRANSFER

Номер: US20190132681A1

Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to methods and apparatus for peripheral device discovery, the detection of orientation of a connector having multiple degrees of rotational symmetry, and the provision of appropriate signal paths between a host device and a peripheral device. Some embodiments provide a characteristic impedance within the peripheral device that is coupled between rotationally symmetric contacts of the connector and thus enables detection of the connector orientation. The value of the characteristic impedance may be used in some embodiments to determine the type or model of peripheral device. Some embodiments are concerned with the enablement of appropriate signal paths to a peripheral device having a transducer (e.g. a loudspeaker) coupled only to rotationally symmetric contacts of the connector, such as headphones implemented in a “balanced” configuration. 167.-. (canceled)68. A data controller for controlling transfer of data between a host device and a peripheral device via a connector of the host device , the connector comprising a plurality of contacts having n-fold rotational symmetry , wherein n is an integer greater than one , the data controller comprising:a path controller for enabling signal paths between circuitry of the host device and contacts of said connector,wherein the path controller is operable to enable separate signal paths to each of at least first, second, third and fourth contacts of the connector, wherein the signal paths to said first and second contacts are for the transfer of respective positive and negative audio signals for a first speaker of the peripheral device, and wherein signal paths to said third and fourth contacts are for the transfer of respective positive and negative audio signals for a second speaker of the peripheral device.69. The data controller according to claim 68 , wherein the first and second contacts are located at a first pair of rotationally symmetric positions on said connector claim ...

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17-05-2018 дата публикации

HIGH CAPACITY CONNECTOR FOR MEDICAL DEVICES

Номер: US20180138619A1
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The present disclosure relates to a high capacity medical device connector utilizing flexible circuits. The use of flexible circuits allows for increased channel capacity for use with future designs and capabilities of medical devices. The assembly may include pre-mounted electrical components. The connector may be designed to connect two flexible circuits. The connector may also be designed to connect a flexible circuit with existing technology, such as a pin-to-socket connector. 1. An electrical connection apparatus for a medical device , the electrical connection apparatus comprising: a base area;', 'at least one tab area extending from the base area, the tab area being configured to be folded substantially perpendicular to the base area;', 'a plurality of contact nodes disposed on the base area;', 'a plurality of contact pads disposed on the at least one tab area at an end away from the base area; and', 'a plurality of electrical pathways individually connecting each of the contact nodes to one of the contact pads;, 'a flexible circuit comprisingan internal holder comprised of a face area and at least one side perpendicular to the face area, wherein the base area of the flexible circuit is disposed on the face area of the internal holder and the at least one tab area is disposed on the at least one side when folded; andan encasement surrounding the flexible circuit and internal holder and having an opening at one end, wherein the encasement is configured to be attached to a second electrical connection apparatus and wherein the opening is configured to allow electrical connections between the plurality of contact nodes disposed on the base area of the flexible circuit and the second electrical connection apparatus.2. The electrical connection apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising a pressure means configured to maintain physical contact between the contact nodes on the base of the flexible circuit and the second electrical connector apparatus.3. The ...

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09-05-2019 дата публикации

CABLE WITH MULTIPLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

Номер: US20190140409A1
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A cable with ends having a body portion enabling rotatable electrical connector plugs to be deployed from a stored position to a ready position. The configuration of the body portion enables the connector plug to be electrically active only in the deployed ready position. The rotation mechanism provides tactile locking sensation. The design of the present cable enables multiple permutations of connector plugs to be provided on either the alpha or beta end of the cable. 1. A cable for connecting various devices , the cable comprising:a first connector and a second connector, a cord connecting the first connector to the second connector;the first connector including a body and a plug assembly;the body having a first end connected to the cord and an opposite second end;the body being u-shaped and including a first prong and a second prong;the plug assembly including a plug head and a first plug and a second plug;the first plug being secured to the plug head and the second plug being secured to the plug head, the first plug being located on an opposite side of the plug head from the second plug;the plug assembly being rotatably secured between the first prong and the second prong of the body;wherein in a first position the first plug extends beyond a boundary of the body and the second plug is located between the first prong and the second prong of the body;wherein in a second position the second plug extends beyond the boundary of the body and the first plug is located between the first prong and the second prong of the body;wherein in the first position the second plug is electrically disconnected from the second connector.2. The cable according to claim 1 , further comprising a first opening on the first prong and a second opening on the second prong;an axle on the plug head;wherein the axle is inserted into the first opening and the second opening such that the plug assembly is able to rotate about the axle.3. The cable according to claim 1 , wherein the first plug ...

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04-06-2015 дата публикации

ADAPTIVE CONNECTOR COLLAR

Номер: US20150155668A1
Принадлежит: HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC.

Embodiments for an adaptive connector collar are provided. In one embodiment, an adaptive connector collar comprises: a cylindrical body having an axial through hole from a first end of the cylindrical body to a second end of the cylindrical body; the first end comprising: a countersink into the cylindrical body defining a first aperture of the axial through hole of a first diameter; an internal shoulder within the axial through hole extending from the first aperture to a second diameter; and internal coupling groves extending from a second aperture of the axial through hole at the second end of the cylindrical body to at least part of a distance to the internal shoulder, wherein the second aperture is larger than the first aperture. 1. An adaptive connector collar , the collar comprising:a cylindrical body having an axial through hole from a first end of the cylindrical body to a second end of the cylindrical body; a countersink into the cylindrical body defining a first aperture of the axial through hole of a first diameter;', 'an internal shoulder within the axial through hole extending from the first aperture to a second diameter; and, 'the first end comprisinginternal coupling groves extending from a second aperture of the axial through hole at the second end of the cylindrical body to at least part of a distance to the internal shoulder, wherein the second aperture is larger than the first aperture.2. The collar of claim 1 , wherein the internal coupled groves comprise internal machine threads extending from the second aperture to at least part of a distance to the internal shoulder.3. The collar of claim 2 , wherein the internal machine threads are 7/16-28 UNF-2B.4. The collar of claim 1 , wherein the first diameter is 3.353 inches and the second diameter is 0.391 inches.5. The collar of claim 1 , wherein the countersink has an angle of 45 degrees with respect to a plane of the first end.6. The collar of claim 1 , wherein the internal coupling groves are ...

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

PLUG ASSEMBLY, IN PARTICULAR FOR A COOLING CONTAINER

Номер: US20190148886A1
Автор: CHRISTEN Oliver
Принадлежит: AMAD Mennekes Holding GmbH & Co. KG

A multi-pole plug assembly, in which the positions of a first contact element and a second contact element can be exchanged by means of a turning device is disclosed. The first and second contact elements can be different in terms of their plugging compatibility, for example, in that they are configured as contact pins of different diameters. In addition or alternatively, the first contact element can be connected to an outer conductor, and the second contact element can be connected to a protective conductor or a neutral conductor. The plug assembly can be embodied as a four-pole plug and configured in such a way that the first and second contact pins can adopt the positions 3and 6(or vice versa) in relation to a distinctive nose. Within the scope of DIN Standard EN 60309-2, two electrically similar configurations can be realized in this way. 110.-. (canceled)11. A multi-pole plug assembly , comprising:at least three contact elements; anda turning device, on which a first one of the contact elements and a second one of the contact elements are arranged such that positions of the first and second contact elements are exchangeable in relation to a third one of the contact elements, said first and second contact elements being configured differently in terms of their plug compatibility.12. The multi-pole plug assembly of claim 11 , wherein the first contact element is connected to an outer conductor and the second contact element is connected to a protective conductor or a neutral conductor.13. The multi-pole plug assembly of claim 11 , wherein each of the contact elements is embodied as a contact pin.14. The multi-pole plug assembly of claim 11 , wherein the first and second contact elements have different diameters.15. The multi-pole plug assembly of claim 11 , further comprising a distinctive structure configured to permit a mating of the plug assembly with a complementary plug assembly only in a predefined relative rotational position.16. The multi-pole plug ...

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16-05-2019 дата публикации

CONNECTOR ORIENTATIONS

Номер: US20190148898A1

An example device includes a port to receive a connector; at least two functions accessible through the port; and a controller coupled to the port. The controller includes an orientation detection portion to determine an orientation of the connector when received by the port, the orientation being one orientation of at least two possible orientations in which the connector may be received by the port; and a function selection portion to select, based on the determined orientation, at least one function of the at least two functions to be made accessible through the connector. 1. A device , comprising:a port to receive a connector;at least two functions accessible through the port; and an orientation detection portion to determine an orientation of the connector when received by the port, the orientation being one orientation of at least two possible orientations in which the connector may be received by the port; and', 'a function selection portion to select, based on the determined orientation, at least one function of the at least two functions to be made accessible through the connector., 'a controller coupled to the port, the controller comprising2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the orientation detection portion determines the orientation of the connector by detecting at least one pin of the connector indicative of the orientation.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the function selection portion enables the selected at least one function and disables at least one other function.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the controller further comprises an indicator control portion to selectively activate at least one indicator based on the determined orientation.5. The device of claim 4 , wherein the at least one indicator is positioned on at least one of the device claim 4 , the connector claim 4 , or a cable connected to the connector.6. The device of claim 4 , wherein the at least one indicator is at least one of a light emitting diode (LED) claim 4 , an organic ...

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04-09-2014 дата публикации

Propagating pin corrections through physically mating devices

Номер: US20140245595A1
Принадлежит: International Business Machines Corp

Propagating pin corrections through physically mating devices including bending one of a plurality of connectors of a first mating device; and mating the first mating device having the bent connector with an unmodified second mating device; wherein the mating of the first mating device and the unmodified second mating device bends a connector corresponding to the bent connector of the first mating device.

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24-06-2021 дата публикации

System and Method for Testing a Tractor Trailer

Номер: US20210190846A1
Автор: Allan Gendelman
Принадлежит: Individual

A system and method for testing a tractor trailer is disclosed. The system includes a housing having connections for establishing an electrical and pressure connection to the electrical system and ABS of a tractor trailer, respectively, a circuit board that generates electrical signals and pressure signals corresponding to the connections, an electronic device for displaying the electrical signals and pressure signals, a wireless transceiver for transmitting the electrical signals and pressure signals to the electronic device, and a memory for storing the transmitted electrical signals and pressure signals. The method includes connecting the tractor trailer electrical system and ABS connections to the housing, powering on the tractor trailer, querying an electrical signal and/or pressure signal of the electrical system and ABS, wirelessly transmitting the electrical signal and/or pressure signal to an electronic device, and displaying the electrical signal and/or pressure signal on the electronic device.

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23-05-2019 дата публикации

Safe Charging Interface

Номер: US20190157816A1
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An interconnection unit includes a first connector configured to be coupled to an electronic device. There is a second connector configured to be coupled to a power station and to provide a path to the electronic device via the first connector. There is a low pass filter coupled between the first connector and the second connector and configured to allow the electronic device to receive power from the power station while maintaining data security of the electronic device. 1. An interconnection unit , comprising:a first connector configured to be coupled to an electronic device;a second connector configured to be coupled to a power station and to provide a path to the electronic device via the first connector; anda low pass filter coupled between the first connector and the second connector and configured to allow the electronic device to receive power from the power station while maintaining data security of the electronic device.2. The interconnection unit of claim 1 , wherein the first and second connectors each include at least one power pin and at least one data pin.3. The interconnection unit of claim 2 , wherein the low pass filter is coupled between a data pin of the first connector and a data pin of the second connector.4. The interconnection unit of claim 1 , wherein the low pass filter is unidirectional and configured to filter data communication that is above a cutoff frequency of the low pass filter claim 1 , from the electronic device to the power station.5. The interconnection unit of claim 1 , wherein the low pass filter is unidirectional and configured to filter data communication that is above a cutoff frequency of the low pass filter claim 1 , from the power station to the electronic device.6. The interconnection unit of claim 1 , further comprising a policy unit configured to:transmit a request for a password from the power supply to the electronic device;receive a password from the electronic device in response to the request; andprovide the ...

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18-06-2015 дата публикации

CORD WITH INTERCHANGEABLE HEADS

Номер: US20150171580A1
Автор: FURST Craig
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In embodiments, a base cord, comprises: an insulating cord body with a first and second ends; a plurality of conducting wires running within the cord body from the first end to the second end; a female terminal comprising a plurality of different sets of conducting holes, with each respective different set of conducting holes connected to a different set of the conducting wires, and adapted for connection to an associated male terminal head with male conducting posts that fit within the conducting holes of the respective set, wherein a first one of the sets of conducting holes has at least one different shape compared to shapes of a second one of the sets of conducting holes. In embodiments, a kit may comprise the base cord and one or more interchangeable heads. 1. A base cord , comprising:an insulating cord body with a first and second ends;a plurality of conducting wires running within the cord body from the first end to the second end;a female terminal at least at one of the first and second ends of the cord body,wherein the at least one female terminal comprises a plurality of different sets of one or more conducting holes, with each respective different set of one or more conducting holes connected to a different set of one or more of the conducting wires, and adapted for connection to an associated male terminal head with one or more male conducting posts that fit within the one or more conducting holes of the respective set, wherein a first one of the sets of one or more conducting holes has at least one different shape compared to one or more shapes of a second one of the sets of one or more conducting holes.2. The integrated cord as defined in claim 1 , wherein both the first and the second ends have the female terminal thereon.3. The integrated cord as defined in claim 1 , wherein the at least one female terminal comprises an internally threaded cylinder rotatably attached to an end of the female terminal claim 1 , and adapted to be rotated to make ...

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15-06-2017 дата публикации

Switchable RJ45/ARJ45 Jack

Номер: US20170170607A9
Принадлежит: PANDUIT CORP.

A communication connector has a housing for receiving a communication plug, a printed circuit within the housing, a switch which actuates the printed circuit board, and a translating crossbar which engages the switch. The printed circuit board is moved dependent upon a type of plug inserted. The movement of the circuit board can help to selectively engage one of two sets of circuit traces and groupings of contacts. 1. A communication connector , comprising:a housing configured for receiving a communication plug;a printed circuit board at least partially within said housing;a switch at least partially within said housing, said switch configured for actuating said printed circuit board; anda translating crossbar at least partially within said housing, said translating crossbar engaging said switch.2. The communication connector of claim 1 , further including at least one spring connected to said housing and configured for biasing said switch and said crossbar against a nose of the plug.3. The communication connector of claim 2 , wherein said housing includes a latch stop and the plug includes a latch claim 2 , said biasing positioning the latch against said latch stop.4. A communication connector claim 2 , comprising:a housing configured for receiving a communication plug;a printed circuit board at least partially within said housing;a switch at least partially within said housing, said switch configured for actuating said printed circuit board, said switch being electrically bonded to said housing.5. The communication connector of claim 4 , further including a plug received in said housing claim 4 , said switch electrically bonding said housing to said plug.6. The communication connector of claim 4 , further including at least one plug grounding contact electrically bonding said switch to said housing.7. The communication connector of claim 6 , further including a plurality of plug interface contacts at least partially within housing claim 6 , at least one said plug ...

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25-06-2015 дата публикации

MULTI-SOCKET POWER ADAPTER

Номер: US20150180185A1
Автор: SHAMMOH ALI A.A.J.
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The multi-socket power adapter includes a main housing unit and an extension unit mounted inside the main housing unit. The main housing unit includes a recess for the extension unit. A ribbon cable wound on a spool is housed inside the extension unit. The ribbon cable protrudes through the extension unit into the main housing unit to establish an electrical connection, which allows the extension unit to be used as a conventional extension cord. The extension unit includes a plurality of power plug sockets and a power switch for each plug socket so that power to each socket can be controlled. The main housing unit also includes a power switch and a power consumption monitor. 1. A multi-socket power adapter , comprising:a main housing unit adapted for connection to a main power source;a control means for managing power from the main power source, the control means being disposed on the main housing unit;a monitoring means for determining power consumption, the monitoring means being disposed on the main housing unit;an extension unit detachably mounted inside the main housing unit, the extension unit having a plurality of plug sockets, control means for managing power for each of the plug sockets, and an extendable ribbon cable connected to the main housing unit, the ribbon cable permitting the extension unit to be placed at a location remote from the main housing unit, thereby extending power availability range for electrical devices; anda button latch mounted to the main housing unit, the button latch selectively locking the extension unit in the main housing unit.2. The multi-socket power adapter according to claim 1 , wherein said main housing unit comprises a box-shaped casing having a recess claim 1 , said extension unit being removably disposed in the recess claim 1 , the recess having a slot formed in an interior wall thereof claim 1 , the ribbon cable having opposing ends claim 1 , the ribbon cable extending from said main housing unit through the slot.3. ...

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06-06-2019 дата публикации

TOUCH CONTROL DEVICE

Номер: US20190171330A1
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Disclosed is a touch control device comprising at least two modules. A touch control device includes a submodule having a first housing, a first sensor electrode formed on at least one face of the first housing, and a first sensor integrated circuit (IC) detecting a change in permittivity of the first sensor electrode, and a main module having a second housing detachably coupled to the first housing, a second sensor electrode formed at least one face of the second housing, a second sensor IC detecting a change in permittivity of the second sensor electrode, a power supplier provided to supply power to the submodule, a communication module provided to communicate with an external device, and a controller configured to control the external device based on the change in permittivity of the second sensor IC. 1. A touch control device comprising:a submodule having a first housing, a first sensor electrode formed on at least one face of the first housing, and a first sensor integrated circuit (IC) detecting a change in permittivity of the first sensor electrode; anda main module having a second housing detachably coupled to the first housing, a second sensor electrode formed at least one face of the second housing, a second sensor IC detecting a change in permittivity of the second sensor electrode, a power supplier provided to supply power to the submodule, a communication module provided to communicate with an external device, and a controller configured to control the external device based on the change in permittivity of the second sensor IC.2. The touch control device of claim 1 , wherein the submodule comprisesat least one first male connector arranged on at least one face of the first housing, andat least one first female connector arranged on at least one other face than the at least one face of the first housing.3. The touch control device of claim 2 , wherein the main module comprisesat least one second female connector arranged on at least one face of the ...

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21-06-2018 дата публикации

Electrical Generator Connection Apparatus

Номер: US20180174778A1
Принадлежит: Caterpillar Inc

A connection apparatus includes a fixed board assembly and a selector board assembly. The fixed board assembly including a fixed board including a center axis and a plurality of contact pairs attached to the fixed board, each of a generator winding in electrical continuity with at least one of the plurality of contact pairs. The selector board assembly is rotatably mounted on the fixed board assembly and includes a selector board and a plurality of jumpers attached to the selector board. The plurality of jumpers are shaped and arranged on the selector board to electrically bridge at least one of the contact pairs to provide a first voltage output in a first configuration and a second voltage output in a second configuration. The second configuration is produced by rotating the selector board assembly relative to the fixed board assembly about the center axis from the first configuration.

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22-06-2017 дата публикации

Providing Orientation Support in Receptacles

Номер: US20170179660A1
Принадлежит: Intel Corporation

A method of receiving a plug at a receptacle is disclosed. The method may include receiving a plug at a receptacle, the receptacle including contacts disposed with a rotational symmetry about a center point of the receptacle. The method may also include determining, via detection circuitry, any orientation of the plug inserted into the receptacle. The method may also include changing, via selection control circuitry, a connection path coupled to the contacts based on the orientation of the plug. 1. (canceled)2. A receptacle communicatively coupled to a host computing device comprising:contacts arranged in a first symmetrical pattern and configured to mate with contacts in a plug arranged in a second symmetrical pattern when the plug is inserted into the receptacle, the contacts of the receptacle including first and second contacts coupled to a voltage source in the host computing device and a first pair of ground contacts coupled to ground in the host computing device, the contacts in the plug including a third contact and a second pair of ground contacts, wherein the plug can be inserted into the receptacle in one of a first orientation and a second orientation 180 degrees of rotation relative to the first orientation, and wherein when the plug is in either of the first orientation and second orientation and inserted into the receptacle the first pair of ground contacts in the receptacle are coupled to the second pair of ground contacts in the plug; anddetection circuitry to determine an orientation of the plug when inserted into the receptacle by detecting whether there is a path to ground for the voltage applied to the first contact and the voltage applied to the second contact,wherein when the plug is in the first orientation there is a path to ground for the voltage applied to the first contact while there is not a path to ground for the voltage applied to the second contact, and wherein when the plug is in the second orientation there is a path to ground for ...

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18-09-2014 дата публикации

Wedge Converter

Номер: US20140273668A1
Автор: Cao Densen
Принадлежит: CAO GROUP, INC.

Embodiments of the present invention include devices for converting a bi-pin interface to a wedge interface in a light-emitting-diode (LED) lighting system. The ultimate purpose of the invention is to reduce the cost, service time, and risk challenges faced by LED-lighting servicers. The invention accomplishes this purpose by neutralizing the challenge imposed by unknown inventory requirements. 1. A converter for converting a bi-pin interface to a wedge interface , the converter comprising:a body; an interior wall, within the flange;', 'a hollow extension that extends through the flange, the hollow extension defined by the interior wall;', 'a bridge that extends across the flange along the length of the hollow extension and forms a portion of the interior wall; and', 'a channel, formed in the bridge, that extends across the flange substantially parallel to the hollow extension; and, 'a flange that extends from the body, the flange comprising a first electrical interface; and', 'a second electrical interface;', 'wherein both the conductor and the hollow extension are configured such that a pin inserted into the hollow extension necessarily contacts the second electrical interface., 'a conductor that extends through both the hollow extension and the channel, the conductor comprising2. A converter for converting a bi-pin interface to a wedge interface , comprising:a body; an interior wall, within the flange; and', a first electrical interface; and', 'a second electrical interface., 'a conductor, comprising], 'a flange that extends from the body, the flange comprising3. The converter of claim 2 , wherein the flange further comprises:a hollow extension that extends through the flange, the hollow extension defined by the interior wall;a bridge that extends across the flange along the length of the hollow extension and forms a portion of the interior wall;a channel, formed in the bridge, that extends across the flange substantially parallel to the hollow extension;wherein ...

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07-07-2016 дата публикации

Socket for vehicle passenger compartment

Номер: US20160197428A1
Принадлежит: VALEO VISION SAS

An assembly for producing a socket for a vehicle passenger compartment comprises a socket body including fixing means and at least one electrical connection element. Each element is adapted to be fixed to the socket body so that only some of the fixing means of the socket body are used to fix it.

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13-07-2017 дата публикации

Polarity changing pin connector

Номер: US20170197272A1
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

A welding system includes a welder configured to output welding power to generate an arc between a welding electrode and a workpiece. The welding system also includes a power pin configured to be coupled to the welder in a first orientation or a second orientation. The power pin is configured to switch the welding power from a first polarity to a second polarity when the power pin is switched from being coupled to the welder in the first orientation to being coupled to the welder in the second orientation.

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25-09-2014 дата публикации

Connector

Номер: US20140287628A1
Принадлежит:

A connector is disclosed with an insulating body. A plurality of contacts are positioned in the insulating body. The plurality of contacts include a group of first contacts with a first length, and a group of second contacts with a second length less than the first length. Each second contact is positioned in a gap between two adjacent first contacts. 1. A connector , comprising:an insulating body; anda plurality of contacts positioned in the insulating body and having a group of first contacts with a first length and a group of second contacts with a second length less than the first length, and each second contact being positioned in a gap between two adjacent ones of the first contacts.2. The connector of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of contacts further comprises a group of third contacts positioned on opposing sides of the group of first contacts claim 1 , and having a third length.3. The connector of claim 2 , wherein the third length is less than the first length and larger than or equal to the second length.4. The connector of claim 1 , wherein each of the first contacts includes a first contact portion claim 1 , a first leg portion claim 1 , and a first connection portion extending between the first contact portion and the first leg portion; andeach of the second contacts includes a second contact portion, a second leg portion, and a second connection portion extending between the second contact portion and the second leg portion.5. The connector of claim 4 , wherein the second contact portion of each of the second contacts is positioned between and above the first connection portions of two adjacent first contacts.6. The connector of claim 5 , wherein the second contact portion of each of the second contacts has a width substantially equal to or less than a width of the gap between two adjacent first contacts.7. The connector of claim 6 , wherein the first contact portions and the second contact portions are positioned in one plane perpendicular to a ...

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23-07-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRICAL CARD CONNECTOR COMPATIBLY RECEIVING TWO CARDS

Номер: US20150207284A1
Автор: LIU DONG-LIANG
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An electrical card connector () includes an insulative housing () defining a receiving space () along a front-and-rear direction thereof, a number of first contacts () and a number of second contacts () respectively retained in a front row and a rear row of the insulative housing, and a number of third contacts () retained in the rear row of the insulative housing. The first and second contacts constitute a first terminal group. The third and second contacts constitute a second terminal group. The first terminal group is adapted for engaging with a first card and the second terminal group is adapted for engaging with a second card. 1. An electrical card connector comprising:an insulative housing defining a receiving space along a front-and-rear direction thereof;a plurality of first contacts and a plurality of second contacts respectively retained in a front row and a rear row of the insulative housing, the first and second contacts constituting a first terminal group; anda plurality of third contacts retained in the rear row of the insulative housing, the third and second contacts constituting a second terminal group; whereinthe first terminal group is adapted for engaging with a first card and the second terminal group is adapted for engaging with a second card.2. The electrical card connector as claimed in claim 1 , wherein each of the first claim 1 , second claim 1 , and third contacts has a soldering portion and a contacting portion respectively extending backwardly and upwardly from the soldering portion claim 1 , and wherein the first contacting portions of the first contacts claim 1 , the second contacting portions of the second contacts claim 1 , and the third contacting portions of the third contacts are positioned in three different straight lines.3. The electrical card connector as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the second soldering portions of the second contacts and the third soldering portions of the third contacts are positioned in a common straight ...

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20-06-2019 дата публикации

UNIVERSAL COMPANION INTERFACE FOR GATEWAY

Номер: US20190191576A1
Принадлежит:

The technology described herein is generally directed towards a gateway device (e.g., a cable modem or telecommunications modem) that is coupled to a base component. The base component couples to an interchangeable lid that is coupled to an electronic device. This forms a sealed housing for outdoor use, e.g., between a provider head end and the subscriber(s). A universal interface provides power or a network connection, or both, to the electronic device. The base component and/or the sealed housing protect the internal components against environmental effects. The base component and/or the sealed housing protect against external RF signals from entering, and internally generated RF signals from exiting. 1. A system comprising , an outdoor base component that accommodates a gateway device , the base component configured to couple to an interchangeable lid component to form a housing when the interchangeable lid component is coupled to the base component , the base component configured to support an electronic device coupled to the interchangeable lid component , and the base component configured to provide a universal interface that provides at least one electrical connection between the electronic device and the gateway device.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the universal interface is accessible through the interchangeable lid component.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the universal interface is accessible through the outdoor base component.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the outdoor base component protects the gateway device against external environmental effects.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the housing comprises a sealed housing that protects the gateway device against external environmental effects when the interchangeable lid component is coupled to the outdoor base component.6. The system of claim 1 , wherein the electronic device coupled to the interchangeable lid component is built into the interchangeable lid component.7. The system of claim 1 ...

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12-07-2018 дата публикации

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR CONFIGURING ELECTRICAL CONTACTS IN ELECTRICAL DEVICE

Номер: US20180198297A1
Принадлежит: PHILIP MORRIS PRODUCTS S.A.

A primary device for connecting to a secondary device is provided, including at least three electrical contacts, a voltage source, and a controller, wherein each electrical contact has an associated high switch connected between the contact and the voltage source, and an associated low switch disposed between the contact and electrical ground, and wherein the controller is connected to each of the switches and is configured to sequentially close pairs of switches to connect the voltage source to the device during an orientation operation, each pair of switches comprising a high switch associated with one of the contacts and a low switch associated with another of the contacts, and is further configured to record a voltage difference between the contacts associated with a plurality of pairs of the switches, and to determine an orientation of the secondary device relative to the primary device based on the recorded voltage difference. 115.-. (canceled)16. A primary device for connecting to a secondary device , comprising:at least three electrical contacts;a voltage source; anda controller,wherein each electrical contact in the primary device has an associated high switch connected between the contact and the voltage source, and an associated low switch disposed between the contact and electrical ground, andwherein the controller is connected to each of the switches and is configured to sequentially close pairs of switches to connect the voltage source to the secondary device during an orientation operation, each pair of switches comprising a high switch associated with one of the contacts and a low switch associated with another of the contacts, and is further configured to record a voltage difference between the contacts associated with a plurality of pairs of the switches, and to determine an orientation of the secondary device relative to the primary device based on the recorded voltage difference.17. The primary device according to claim 16 , wherein the ...

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30-07-2015 дата публикации

USB ADAPTER MODULE

Номер: US20150214684A1
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A USB adapter module includes an electrical insulating terminal holder having a front tongue plate forwardly extended from a front side of a holder body thereof, an EMI shielding shell surrounding the electrical insulating terminal holder, a conducting terminal set including conducting terminals and signal terminals respectively mounted in the electrical insulating terminal holder, and a swivel adapter pivotally connected to the EMI shielding shell and turnable between a horizontal close position for micro USB application and a vertical open position for allowing the assembly of the electrical insulating terminal holder, conducting terminals, signal terminals and EMI shielding shell to be used as an independent USB3.0/2.0 connector without causing interference. 1. A USB adapter module , comprising:an electrical insulating terminal holder comprising a holder body, a plurality of elongated openings cut through opposing top and bottom walls of said holder body, a front tongue plate forwardly extended from a front side of said holder body, and a bearing surface portion defined at a top side of said front tongue plate;a conducting terminal set comprising a plurality of conducting terminals mounted in said holder body of said electrical insulating terminal holder, a plurality of signal terminals mounted in said holder body and extended to said front tongue plate, each said conducting terminal comprising a mating contact end portion located at a front end thereof and suspending in one said elongated opening of said electrically insulating terminal holder and a bonding end portion located at an opposite rear end thereof and extended out of a rear side of said holder body of said electrically insulative terminal holder, each said signal terminal comprising a mating contact end piece located at a front end thereof and supported on the bearing surface portion at the top side of said front tongue plate and a bonding end piece located at an opposite rear end thereof and extended ...

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06-08-2015 дата публикации

RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR, PLUG CONNECTOR AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY

Номер: US20150222064A1
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A receptacle connector comprises a receptacle shell, a receptacle contact array A and a receptacle contact array B, a plurality of contact portions of the receptacle contact array A and a plurality of contact portions of the receptacle contact array B facing in opposite directions to each other, when a plug connector having a first fitting section is fitted to the receptacle connector, at least the plurality of contact portions of the receptacle contact array B are connected to the plug connector having the first fitting section, and when the plug connector having a second fitting section is fitted to the receptacle connector, the plurality of contact portions of the receptacle contact array A are connected to the plug connector having the second fitting section. 1. A receptacle connector which is fitted to either of a plug connector having a first fitting section and a plug connector having a second fitting section different in shape from the first fitting section along a same fitting axis , comprising:a receptacle shell in which a first reception section for receiving the first fitting section and a second reception section for receiving the second fitting section are formed to overlap at least partly with each other; anda receptacle contact array A and a receptacle contact array B, both having a plurality of contact portions that are arranged in a region of the receptacle shell where the first reception section and the second reception section overlap with each other,wherein the plurality of contact portions of the receptacle contact array A and the plurality of contact portions of the receptacle contact array B face in opposite directions to each other,wherein when the plug connector having the first fitting section is fitted to the receptacle connector, at least the plurality of contact portions of the receptacle contact array B out of the plurality of contact portions of the receptacle contact array A and the plurality of contact portions of the receptacle ...

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06-08-2015 дата публикации

ELECTRONIC APPARATUS, CATEGORY DETERMINATION METHOD FOR TRANSMISSION CABLE AND TRANSMISSION CABLE

Номер: US20150222065A1
Автор: TOBA Kazuaki
Принадлежит: SONY CORPORATION

An electronic apparatus includes a receptacle having a plurality of pins for connecting a plug of a transmission cable and a transmission cable determination section adapted to apply a predetermined voltage to a predetermined one of the pins of the receptacle to determine a category of the transmission cable. 1. A transmission cable , comprising:two plugs each having a plurality of pins disposed on an inner side of a shield shell with an insulating member interposed therebetween for connecting to a receptacle of an electronic apparatus;two resistors, each resistor being directly connected between a predetermined respective one of the pins and a respective shield shell of said plug,wherein each of the predetermined pins which are connected to the two resistors are also connected to one another.2. The transmission cable according to claim 1 , whereina resistance value of each resistor is a value corresponding to a category of said transmission cable. This application is a continuation application of, and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. §120 from, U.S. application Ser. No. 13/538,382, filed Jun. 29, 2012, herein incorporated by reference, which claims the benefit of priority from U.S. provisional Application Ser. No. 61/504,010, filed Jul. 1, 2011, the entire contents of which is incorporated herein by reference.The present technology relates to an electronic apparatus, a category determination method for a transmission cable, and a transmission cable. The present technology relates particularly to an electronic apparatus and so forth wherein a transmission cable is used to transmit a digital signal.In recent years, HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) is used widely as a digital interface for interconnecting CE (Consumer Electronics) apparatus and has become a de facto standard in the business world. For example, in “High-Definition Multimedia Interface Specification Version 1.4, Jun. 5, 2009,” the HDMI standards are described. In this HDMI ...

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26-07-2018 дата публикации

CEILING FAN KIT

Номер: US20180212391A1
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A kit or assembly for a ceiling fan can include a downrod and a set of electrical wires. The downrod can include a sidewall defining an interior. An opening can be provided in the sidewall for accessing the interior. The set of electrical wires can extend through the interior of the downrod, having first and second sets of wire tips, and can be longer than the downrod. An optional electrical connector can be provided on one of the first or second sets of wire tips. 1. An accessory downrod assembly for connecting a ceiling fan to a ceiling mount , comprising:a downrod having a sidewall defining an interior extending between a first end configured to couple to the ceiling mount and a second end configured to couple to the ceiling fan; anda set of electrical wires at least as long as the downrod having first wire tips and second wire tips with the set of electrical wires extending along the interior of the downrod.2. The accessory downrod assembly of further comprising a first electrical connector coupled to the set of electrical wires at the first wire tips.3. The accessory downrod assembly of wherein the first wire tips are releasably received at the first electrical connector4. The accessory downrod assembly of further comprising a second electrical connector coupled to the set of electrical wires at the second wire tips.5. The accessory downrod assembly of further comprising at least one wire nut coupled to the set of electrical wires at the second wire tips.6. The accessory downrod assembly of wherein an opening is provided in the sidewall of the downrod.7. The accessory downrod assembly of further comprising a cover removably attached to the downrod at the opening.8. The accessory downrod assembly of consisting of the downrod and the set of electrical wires.9. A downrod kit for a connecting a ceiling fan to a ceiling fan mount claim 1 , the downrod kit comprising:a downrod including a sidewall defining an interior and extending between a first end and a second ...

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03-08-2017 дата публикации

RECEPTACLE FOR CONNECTING A MULTI-LANE OR ONE-LANE CABLE

Номер: US20170222379A1
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One example of a system includes a receptacle including a plurality of bays. Each bay of the receptacle supports 1-lane of network communications. The receptacle is to connect to a multi-lane cable to provide a multi-lane port or connect to a plurality of 1-lane cables to provide a plurality of 1-lane ports. 1. A system comprising:a receptacle comprising a plurality of bays, each bay supporting 1-lane for differential transmit signals and differential receive signals,wherein the receptacle is to connect to a multi-lane cable to provide a multi-lane port or connect to a plurality of 1-lane cables to provide a plurality of 1-lane ports.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle has two bays claim 1 , andwherein the receptacle is to connect to two 1-lane cables to provide two ne ports or connect to one 2-lane cable to provide one 2-lane port.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle has four bays claim 1 , andwherein the receptacle is to connect to four 1-lane cables to provide four 1-lane ports, connect to two 2-lane cables to provide two 2-lane ports, or connect to one 4-lane cable to provide one 4-lane port.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein each bay of the receptacle comprises a latch area to receive a latch of a cable.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the receptacle comprises a divider wall between adjacent bays.6. A system comprising:a receptacle comprising a joint bay, each bay of the joint bay supporting 1-lane of network communications,wherein the joint bay is to connect to any one of two 1-lane cables, one 2-lane joint connector finger cable, and one 2-lane split connector finger cable.7. The system of claim 6 , wherein the joint bay comprises contacts in a joint region of the joint bay to support management signals claim 6 , the contacts to connect to pins in a joint area of the 2-lane joint connector finger cable.8. The system of claim 6 , wherein the joint bay comprises contacts to detect whether a 1-lane cable claim 6 , a 2-lane cable ...

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03-08-2017 дата публикации

COMMON PLUG FOR AC/DC AND COMMON EQUIPMENT FOR AC/DC

Номер: US20170222380A1
Автор: Morita Tadashi
Принадлежит: Sonny Corporation

[Object] To provide a common plug for AC/DC which can easily prevent erroneous insertion into a plug receptacle. 1. A common plug for AC/DC comprising:at least one pair of connection terminals,wherein at least one connection terminal of the at least one pair of connection terminals is able to rotate around an axis of an insertion direction into a socket so as to have a first state in a case where the connection terminal is inserted into a socket for supplying AC power and a second state in a case where the connection terminal is inserted into a socket for supplying DC power, the second state being different from the first state.2. The common plug for AC/DC according to claim 1 ,wherein the at least one pair of connection terminals changes an angle with respect to a direction orthogonal to the insertion direction into the plug receptacle between the first state and the second state.3. The common plug for AC/DC according to claim 1 ,wherein the at least one pair of connection terminals is able to rotate within a restricted angular range.4. The common plug for AC/DC according to claim 1 ,wherein the axis of the at least one connection terminal is provided on the connection terminal.5. The common plug for AC/DC according to claim 1 ,wherein the axis of the at least one connection terminal is provided while being displaced from the connection terminal.6. The common plug for AC/DC according to claim 1 , comprising:a signal output unit configured to output a switching signal when the at least one pair of connection terminals are put into the second state.7. The common plug for AC/DC according to claim 1 ,wherein, when one connection terminal out of the at least one pair of connection terminals rotates, the other connection terminal is able to rotate in the same direction as the rotation direction of the one connection terminal.8. The common plug for AC/DC according to claim 1 ,wherein, when one connection terminal out of the at least one pair of connection terminals ...

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02-08-2018 дата публикации

AUDIO I O HEADSET PLUG AND PLUG DETECTION CIRCUITRY

Номер: US20180220230A1
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A single prong, multiple signal conducting plug and plug detection circuitry is provided. The plug may be electrically coupled to a stereo headset including a microphone. The plug may include four signal conducting regions arranged in a predetermined order along the length of the prong. Detection circuitry may be operative to determine whether a microphone type of plug (e.g., a four region plug including a microphone region and two audio regions, or a three region plug including microphone region and only one audio region) or a non-microphone type of plug (e.g., stereo plug) is inserted into the jack of an electronic device (e.g., mobile phone). Detection circuitry may also detect user activated functions performed in response to user activation of one or more switches included with the headset. For example, the headset may include a single switch for performing a function with respect to a microphone (e.g., end-call function). 1. (canceled)2. A system comprising:a jack configured to receive a plug of a device, wherein the jack includes a plurality of connectors;device detection circuitry including CODEC circuitry coupled to the plurality of connectors, wherein the device detection circuitry is configured to provide an output signal based on a type of the device received by the jack; andone or more processors coupled to the device detection circuitry, wherein the one or more processors are configured to receive the output signal, and determine the type of the device based on the output signal.3. The system of claim 2 , wherein the CODEC circuitry is configured to generate a CODEC signal when the plug is received in the jack claim 2 , wherein the device detection circuitry includes component detection circuitry coupled to the CODEC circuitry claim 2 , and wherein the component detection circuitry is configured to provide the output signal based on whether the component detection circuitry receives the CODEC signal from the CODEC circuitry.4. The system of claim 3 , ...

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12-08-2021 дата публикации

Connector and method for charging control with the connector

Номер: US20210249826A1
Автор: Pengda SUN
Принадлежит: Shining Reality Wuxi Technology Co Ltd

The present disclosure provides a connector for coupling a first electronic device and a second electronic device with a power source to enable the power source to provide a current to the first electronic device and the second electronic device, the connector includes: a first connector component; a second connector component; a third connector component; a power line coupled with the first connector component, the second connector component, and the third connector component; a first data line; and a signal switching circuit, configured to: detect whether the third connector component is coupled with the power source; control the first connector component and the second connector component to be coupled when it is not detected that the third connector component is coupled with the power source; and when it is detected that the third connector component is coupled with the power source: control the first connector component and the third connector component to be coupled, to send a power source connection message to the first electronic device via the first data line; or control the second connector component and the third connector component to be coupled, to send a power source connection message to the second electronic device via the first data line.

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23-10-2014 дата публикации

Communication connectors having switchable electrical performance characteristics

Номер: US20140315436A1
Принадлежит: LEVITON MANUFACTURING CO INC

A connector configured to operate in two different electrical performance modes. The connector may include a plurality of connector contacts, a plurality of contact pads, and an insulator having an insulating portion adjacent the plurality of contact pads. The insulator is movable between an insulating position and a non-insulating position. When the insulator is in the insulating position, the insulating portion insulates the plurality of contact pads from the plurality of connector contacts and the connector operates in a first one of the electrical performance modes. When the insulator is in the non-insulating position, the plurality of connector contacts contact the plurality of contact pads and the connector operates in a different second one of the electrical performance modes. The connector may be implemented as a plug or an outlet.

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09-08-2018 дата публикации

DEVICE EMPLOYABLE IN DIFFERENT CIRCUIT CONFIGURATIONS USING PARALLEL WIRING HARNESSES, A HVAC SYSTEM EMPLOYING THE DEVICE AND A METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A HVAC UNIT

Номер: US20180224146A1
Автор: Lisbona Randall L.
Принадлежит: Lennox Industries Inc.

A HVAC unit manufacturing method and a HVAC system are, disclosed herein. In one embodiment, the HVAC system includes: a controller having control board terminals, a parallel wiring harness having a first and a second connection header, the first connection header coupled to the control board terminals, and a switch having terminals. The terminals of the switch including: a pair of functional terminals configured to indicate a status of the switch and a pair of jumpered terminals independent of the pair of functional terminals and internally connected together within the switch, wherein designated combinations of the terminals indicate a circuit configuration for employing the switch in the HVAC system with each of the terminals having a particular design that dictates a specific corresponding connection header be used for each of the designated combinations, wherein a single one of the designated combinations of the terminals corresponds to the second connection header. 1. A Heating , Ventilation , and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system comprising:a controller;a first switch coupled to the controller using a first parallel wiring harness;a second switch coupled to the first switch using a second parallel wiring harness;wherein designated combinations of a plurality of terminals of the first switch indicate a circuit configuration for employing the first switch in the HVAC system; andwherein the first parallel wiring harness comprises a first connection header configured to connect to one of the designated combinations to implement a particular circuit configuration.2. The HVAC system of c wherein the first switch and the second switch are configured to determine whether an air moving unit has created a desired air flow through the HVAC system.3. The HVAC system of claim 2 , wherein the first switch and the second switch are located in a scroll of the air moving unit.4. The HVAC system of claim 3 , wherein the first switch and the second switch comprise a pressure ...

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17-08-2017 дата публикации

CEILING FAN KIT AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH MOUNTING METHOD

Номер: US20170237219A1
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A plurality ceiling fan kits comprising one or more pre-wired downrods or a set of pre-wired downrods having internal wiring terminating on one or more ends in wire leads made of electrically conductive materials. Different electrical connectors, for use with the ceiling fan kits and pre-wired downrods, are adapted to electrically couple one or more sets of wiring by pushing in the electrically conductive wire leads into a plurality of ports disposed on the electrical connectors. The electrical connectors may include a jumper for switching between a single- and dual-power supply switch configuration and indicia for identifying the insertion of a wire into a corresponding port. A method of mounting a ceiling fan to a structure having an electrical supply, utilizing the pre-wired downrods and the electrical connectors. 1. A method for mounting a ceiling fan to a structure having an electrical supply , the method comprising:selecting a pre-wired downrod from a set of pre-wired downrods of different lengths;electrically coupling a first set of wire leads for the pre-wired downrod to a motor for the ceiling fan;electrically coupling a second set of wire leads for the pre-wired downrod to the electrical supply; andmechanically coupling the selected pre-wired downrod to the structure.2. The method of wherein the mechanically coupling occurs prior to the electrically coupling of the second set of wire leads.3. The method of wherein the electrically coupling of the second set of wire leads occurs prior to the electrically coupling of the first set of wire leads.4. The method of wherein the selecting the pre-wired downrod comprises selecting from a set of pre-wired downrods having wiring passing through an interior of the selected downrod and terminating in at least one exteriorly located electrical connector.5. The method of wherein the electrically coupling at least one of the first set of wire leads or the second set of wire leads comprises electrically connecting a first ...

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06-11-2014 дата публикации

CONNECTORS FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES

Номер: US20140329416A1
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A dual orientation connector having a connector tab with first and second major opposing sides and a plurality of electrical contacts carried by the connector tab. The plurality of contacts includes a first set of external contacts formed at the first major side and a second set of external contacts formed at the second major side. The first plurality of contacts are symmetrically spaced with the second plurality of contacts and the connector tab is shaped to have 180 degree symmetry so that it can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two insertion orientations. 1. A plug connector comprising:a body;a connector tab extending longitudinally away from the body, the connector tab having first and second major opposing surfaces;a first contact region formed at the first major surface of the tab, the first contact region including a first plurality of external contacts spaced apart and along a first row, the first plurality of contacts consisting of an odd number of contacts including a first central contact centered in the first row dedicated for a first digital data signal;a second contact region formed at the second major surface of the tab, the second contact region including a second plurality of external contacts spaced apart along a second row directly opposite the first row, the second plurality of contacts consisting of the same number of contacts as the first plurality of contacts and including a second central contact centered in the second row dedicated for a second digital data signal; andwherein the tab is shaped and the first and second plurality of contacts are arranged to have 180 degree symmetry so that the tab can be inserted and operatively coupled to a corresponding receptacle connector in either of two orientations.2. The plug connector set forth in wherein the first and second digital data signals represent a pair of differential data signals.3. The plug connector set forth in wherein the first ...

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01-09-2016 дата публикации

Switchable RJ45/ARJ45 Jack

Номер: US20160254620A1
Принадлежит: PANDUIT CORP.

A communication connector has a housing for receiving a communication plug, a printed circuit within the housing, a switch which actuates the printed circuit board, and a translating crossbar which engages the switch. The printed circuit board is moved dependent upon a type of plug inserted. The movement of the circuit board can help to selectively engage one of two sets of circuit traces and groupings of contacts. 1. A communication connector , comprising:a housing configured for receiving a communication plug;a printed circuit board at least partially within said housing;a switch at least partially within said housing, said switch configured for actuating said printed circuit board; anda translating crossbar at least partially within said housing, said translating crossbar engaging said switch.2. The communication connector of claim 1 , further including at least one spring connected to said housing and configured for biasing said switch and said crossbar against a nose of the plug.3. The communication connector of claim 2 , wherein said housing includes a latch stop and the plug includes a latch claim 2 , said biasing positioning the latch against said latch stop.4. A communication connector claim 2 , comprising:a housing configured for receiving a communication plug;a printed circuit board at least partially within said housing;a switch at least partially within said housing, said switch configured for actuating said printed circuit board, said switch being electrically bonded to said housing.5. The communication connector of claim 4 , further including a plug received in said housing claim 4 , said switch electrically bonding said housing to said plug.6. The communication connector of claim 4 , further including at least one plug grounding contact electrically bonding said switch to said housing.7. The communication connector of claim 6 , further including a plurality of plug interface contacts at least partially within housing claim 6 , at least one said plug ...

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20-11-2014 дата публикации

Polarity changing pin connector

Номер: US20140339202A1
Принадлежит: ILLINOIS TOOL WORKS INC

A welding system includes a welder configured to output welding power to generate an arc between a welding electrode and a workpiece. The welding system also includes a power pin configured to be coupled to the welder in a first orientation or a second orientation. The power pin is configured to switch the welding power from a first polarity to a second polarity when the power pin is switched from being coupled to the welder in the first orientation to being coupled to the welder in the second orientation.

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20-11-2014 дата публикации

PATCH PANEL ARRANGEMENTS, CABLE TERMINATING DEVICES AND METHODS

Номер: US20140342603A1
Автор: Ikonomou Konstantinos
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A patch panel arrangement is disclosed having a two part cable terminating device into which a cable can enter. One part, for example, a main body has forward facing wiring contacts. The cable can pass through from the rear but has its wires terminated on the wiring contacts from the front. A front cover detachable from the main body via the front of the patch panel, exposes the front facing wiring contacts to permit wiring changes to be effected from the uncluttered front of the patch panel (rather than the crowded rear of conventional patch panels). 1. A patch panel arrangement comprising at least one panel having a front face and a rear face , and having at least one aperture therethrough and means to mount the panel in a rack or equivalent mounting structure , wherein said aperture has a cable terminating device therein having wiring contacts accessible from said panel front face.2. The arrangement as claimed in wherein said cable terminating device includes a first member which abuts said rear face and a second member which abuts said front face.3. The arrangement as claimed in wherein said first and second members include a snap engageable locking means to retain said first and second members engaged and thereby retained in said aperture.4. The arrangement as claimed in wherein said first and second members are each substantially annular claim 3 , each having an opening through which a cable can pass.5. The arrangement as claimed in wherein said second member has a rear surface which abuts said panel front face and a front surface which includes said wiring contacts.6. The arrangement as claimed in wherein said second member engages with a connector body which substantially covers said wiring contacts.7. The arrangement as claimed in wherein said connector body is provided with an outer cover.8. The arrangement as claimed in wherein said connector body comprises a female socket.9. The arrangement as claimed in wherein said cable terminating device is a data or ...

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20-11-2014 дата публикации

CIRCUITRY FOR ACTIVE CABLE

Номер: US20140344615A1
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Circuits, methods, and apparatus that allow signals that are compliant with multiple standards to share a common connector on an electronic device. An exemplary embodiment of the present invention provides a connector that provides signals compatible with a legacy standard in one mode and a newer standard in another mode. 1. An active cable comprising:a cable; a first clock and data recovery circuit to retime signals received at an input of the first plug;', 'a second clock and data recovery circuit to retime signals received from the cable; and', 'a first microcontroller to configure the first clock and data recovery circuit and the second clock and data recovery circuit; and, 'a first plug connected to a first end of the cable and comprising a third clock and data recovery circuit to retime signals received at an input of the second plug;', 'a fourth clock and data recovery circuit to retime signals received from the cable; and', 'a second microcontroller to configure the third clock and data recovery circuit and the fourth clock and data recovery circuit, 'a second plug connected to a second end of the cable and comprising2. The active cable of wherein the cable connects an output of the first clock and data recovery circuit to an input of the fourth clock and data recovery circuit and an output of the third clock and data recovery circuit to an input of the second clock and data recovery circuit.3. The active cable of wherein the first microcontroller and the second microcontroller are programmable using pins on the first plug and the second plug.4. The active cable of wherein the first clock and data recovery circuit includes an equalizer circuit.5. The active cable of wherein the first clock and data recovery circuit comprises a de-emphasis circuit.6. A cable assembly comprising:a cable;a first plug coupled to a first end of the cable and comprising first circuitry to receive and transmit signals; anda second plug coupled to a second end of the cable and ...

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17-09-2015 дата публикации

POLARITY CONTROL FOR A FLAT CONNECTOR

Номер: US20150263460A1
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A polarity control circuit receives signals from contacts of a flat connector when the flat connector is connected to a port, where the port is engageable with the flat connector in any of plural orientations of the flat connector. The polarity control circuit applies polarity processing to the input signals to produce output signals at a target polarity. 1. A sink device , comprising:a port comprising a profile to engage with a flat connector including a power contact and a reference contact, wherein the port is engageable with the flat connector in any of plural orientations of the flat connector; anda polarity control circuit connected to the port to apply polarity processing to signals corresponding to the power and reference contacts to produce output power signals at a target polarity regardless of an orientation of the flat connector when connected to the port.2. The sink device of claim 1 , wherein the port has a first contact and a second contact to engage with respective ones of the power contact and the reference contact of the flat connector.3. The sink device of claim 2 , wherein the polarity control circuit includes a full-wave rectifier to receive signals from the first and second contacts of the port claim 2 , and to produce the output power signals at the target polarity.4. The sink device of claim 2 , wherein the first contact is laterally spaced from the second contact in just one direction.5. The sink device of claim 1 , wherein the port is a non-coaxial port.6. The sink device of claim 1 , further comprising a magnet to magnetically attract the flat connector to the port for engaging the flat connector to the port.7. The sink device of claim 1 , wherein the port has a plurality of contacts claim 1 , the plurality of contacts to:electrically connect to the power contact and reference contact of the fiat connector; andelectrically connect to data contacts of the flat connector.8. The sink device of claim 7 , further comprising a switching circuit ...

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