ЛЕНТОЧНАЯ ПОЛОСА ДЛЯ КОНТАКТНЫХ ЭЛЕМЕНТОВ

Изобретение относится к электротехнике. Ленточная полоса (1) для контактных элементов (7) состоит из плоской металлической полосы (2), от которой примерно под углом 90° отогнуты отдельные язычки (3), причем эти язычки (3) имеют по две изогнутые по направлению друг к другу удерживающие лапки (5), и причем каждая удерживающая лапка (5) имеет неизменное направление кривизны, и при этом радиус кривизны увеличивается в направлении концов (5a) соответствующих удерживающих лапок (5). Технический результат заключается в обеспечении простой машинной обработки контактных элементов без повреждений. 2 н. и 3 з.п. ф-лы, 3 ил.

PROCESS OF MANUFACTURE OF CONTACT SPRING SLIP

Автоматическое устройство для изготовления контактных штырьков

Способ изготовления электрических соединителей

Использование: электротехника, изготовление многоконтактных колодок разъемов . Сущность изобретения: два ряда лепестков контактов 11 изготавливают вырубкой из одной ленты 5, проводя формооб- разование, покрытие и взаимную ориентацию контактов до отделения от ленты . 2 з.п. ф-лы, 10 ил.

Способ изготовления контактных элементов

Изобретение относится к электротехнике. Целью изобретения является повышение качества. Способ изготовления монтажных элементов включает подачу ленты 6, вырубку заготовки 10 контакта 1, гибку-формовку в зоне 11 с образованием рабочей части 2 контакта, образование ножки 4, отсекание контактной группы, установку ее в изолятор и отделение ленты-носителя. Цель достигается устранением отгиба контакта на угол α после вырубки ножки 4 в зоне 12 за счет точечного расплющивания материала в углу стыка ножки 4 и ленты-носителя 5. 7 ил.

Контактное пружинное гнездо и способ его изготовления

Изобретение относится к электротехнике . Цель изобретения - уменьшение стоимости изготовления. Гнездо 1 состоит из корпуса. Контактные пружины 6 образованы из обрезков пружинной проволоки и установлены равномерно по окружности в полости корпуса. Частично в полости гнезда расположена кольцевая насадка, являющаяся узлом подсоединения провода 2, а с другой стороны - кольцевой вкладыш 5. Одни концы контактных пружин 6 жестко связаны с кольцевой насадкой, а другие установлены между хордусом и кольцевым вкладышем 5. Корпус выполнен в виде тонкостенной деформируемой гильзы с двумя радиальными кольцевыми выступами 9 и 10, выполненными на внутренней поверхности корпуса между кольцевой насадкой и кольцевым вкладышем 5 на расстоянии один от другого. Контактные пружины 6- изогнуты в радиальном направлении. Указанную дефор- мацию пружин выполняют путем образования на внутренней поверхности корпуса кольцевых выступов 9 и 10, взаимодействующих с контактными пружинами . 2 с. 3 з.п. ф-лы, 9 ил. (О ...

Способ изготовления штепсельных гнезд с контактными пружинами

Изобретение относится к электротехнике . Целью изобретения является упрощение и повышение качества монтажа. Поставленная цель достигается тем, что в цилиндрический корпус 1, который образован тонкостенной гильзой, устанавливают кольцевой элемент 6 так, что его наружная поверхность контактирует с внуфенней поверхностью гнезда. Затем в корпус 1 устанавливают выполненные из отрезков пружинной проволоки контактные пружины 9 и фиксируют одни их концы. После установки контактных пружин 9 в корпус вводят конусный опорный стержень, расширяющаяся часть которого направлена в сторону ввода штыря вместе с насаженным на него кольцевым вкладышем, который выполнен ступенчатой формы. Контактные пружины 9 при этом упираются в торцовую поверхность одной из ступеней кольцевого вкладыша . После производят фиксацию кольцевого элемента б относительно корпуса 1, а фиксацию свободных концов контактных пружин 9 и упругую деформацию контактных пружин 9 в радиальном направлении производят извлечением конусообразного ...

VERFAHREN ZUM HERSTELLEN VON MIT EINEM ISOLIERTEN ANSCHLUSSTEIL VERSEHENEN KONTAKTORGANEN, SOWIE NACH DEM VERFAHREN HERGESTELLTE KONTAKTORGANE

ANSCHLUSSKLEMME UND VERFAHREN ZU IHRER HERSTELLUNG

Plug link for an electrical equipment plug having at least one phase-conductor pin (live-conductor pin) and one neutral-conductor pin

In the case of a plug link for an electrical equipment plug for the connection of electrical equipment, especially domestic equipment, to a plug socket of an AC mains power supply, the equipment plug being formed essentially by the plug link which, for its part, consists of a dimensionally stable insulating body for accommodating and fixing at least one phase-conductor pin and one neutral-conductor pin, a separating wall (6, 6'), which extends into the region of the ends of the pins, is provided on the insulating body (1, 1'), on the sides of the connecting pins (3, 4; 3', 4') (which are located in the interior of the contour of the equipment plug) of the cable connections between the connecting pins (3, 4; 3', 4') for the phase-conductor pin and the neutral-conductor pin. This reliably ensures that any projecting individual wires or connecting pins which are bent by incorrect handling are insulated from one another. ...

Elektrische Sammelschiene mit Buchsenanschlüssen

Eine elektrische Sammelschiene (10), die in einem Stück gebildet ist, indem ein Metallblech gestanzt und gebogen ist, umfaßt einen im wesentlichen ebenen Abschnitt (12) und eine Anzahl von Buchsenanschlüssen (14), die einstückig mit dem ebenen Abschnitt gebildet sind, wobei jeder Buchsenanschluß einen ersten Teil (22) und einen zweiten Teil (24) umfaßt, der erste und der zweite Teil in Ebenen liegen, die im wesentlichen parallel und voneinander beabstandet sind, jeder Teil einen Schlitz (30) aufweist, der an einem Ende (32) offen ist und in der Lage ist, ein Steckeranschlußmesser aufzunehmen, und die Schlitze jedes Buchsenanschlusses ausgerichtet sind, wobei die offenen Enden zueinander benachbart angeordnet sind. Schafft eine Sammelschiene, die leichter herzustellen ist.

Herstellung, Längsschneiden und Aufwickeln von zweireihigen Anschlusstreifen

VERFAHREN ZUM HERSTELLEN EINES PROFILDRAHTES

Herstellung von elektrischen Stiften.

Herstellung von elektrischen Stiften.

VERFAHREN ZUR BEDIENUNG EINES ZUSTANDS ZU EINEM GEGENSTAND AUF EINE FORMGEDAECHTNISLEGIERUNG MIT ZWEI REVERSIBLEN GEDAECHTNISZUSTAENDEN.

Elektrische Verbindungs- oder Anschlußklemme

Elektrisches Kontaktelement für ein Buselement eines Tragschienenbussystems

Stromschiene mit Kontaktbuchsen

Plug-in connector element for use in automobile, has flat contact elements brought into required configuration by relative rotation or flexure of coupling elements between them

The plug-in connector element has at least 2 flat contact elements (1,2) of an electrically-conductive material, coupled together via at least one coupling element (3,4), fixed in a defined geometric configuration by embedding in an electrical insulator. The contact elements are rotated relative to one another for increasing their relative spacing and/or the coupling element extends at an angle to a flexure axis (8) for allowing bending about the flexure axis. An Independent claim for a manufacturing method for a plug-in connector element is also included.

Assembly part manufacturing method for use during manufacturing of e.g. micro switch, involves positioning component at another component in carrier such that former component is fastened at latter component and is separated from carrier

The method involves providing two components (2, 3), and conveying the component (3) e.g. surface mounted device (SMD) component, to the component (2) in a carrier, which is formed as a lead frame. The component (3) is positioned at the component (2) in the carrier by connecting points (5, 6) in the carrier such that the component (3) is fastened at the component (2) and is separated from the carrier by laser radiations. An auxiliary element (4) of the carrier is fastened at the components by soldering, welding and bonding, where the auxiliary element is formed as spring arms (8). An independent claim is also included for an assembly part comprising an auxiliary element for fastening components.

Elektrischer Steckverbinder

Schneidklemm-Kontaktelement

Kontakthalter für einen Stecker oder eine Steckdose

Die Erfindung betrifft einen Kontakthalter (2) für einen Stecker oder eine Steckdose, insbesondere für einen Stecker oder eine Steckdose für eine Verbindung zwischen einem Motorwagen und einem Anhängerfahrzeug, umfassend ein Basisteil (5), das mindestens eine, sich in Längsrichtung erstreckende Öffnung (52) aufweist, in welche mindestens ein Kontakt (3) einsetzbar ist, wobei das Basisteil (5) mindestens teilweise in ein Schutzteil (4) einsetzbar ist, so dass der in das Basisteil (4) eingesetzte Kontakt (3) mindestens in Radialrichtung durch das Schutzteil (4) geschützt ist und für einen Gebrauch zugänglich ist, und das Schutzteil (4) mit eingesetztem Basisteil (5) in ein Gehäuse des Steckers oder der Steckdose einsetzbar ist. Die Erfindung betrifft weiter eine Kontakteinheit (1), umfassend einen Kontakthalter (2) und einen Kontakt (3), sowie einen Kontakt (3) für einen Kontakthalter.

Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Buchsenkontaktes

Dargestellt und beschrieben ist ein Buchsenkontakt (1) sowie ein Verfahren zur Herstellung eines Buchsenkontaktes (1) aus einem Rundstab (11), das folgende Schritte aufweist:Herstellen eines hohlzylindrischen Kontaktierungsbereiches (2) an einem ersten Ende (3) des Rundstabes (11) mittels Fließpressen, wobei der hohlzylindrische Kontaktierungsbereich (2) in Längsrichtung (L) des Kontaktierungsbereiches (2) sich erstreckende erste und zweite Abschnitte (4, 5) aufweist, die in Umfangsrichtung des hohlzylindrischen Kontaktierungsbereiches (2) abwechselnd nebeneinander ausgebildet sind, wobei die ersten Abschnitte (4) eine dickere Wandstärke (d) und die zweiten Abschnitte (5) eine dünnere Wandstärke (d) aufweisenAnstellen der ersten Abschnitte (4) mit dickerer Wandstärke (d) nach innen, wobei die zweiten Abschnitte (5) mit dünnerer Wandstärke (d) nach außen gebogen oder gefaltet werden.

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG EINES CRIMPANSCHLUSSES

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

Bandrolle, elektrische Kontakteinrichtung und Verfahren zum Herstellen von elektrischen Kontakteinrichtungen

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Bandrolle (0), bevorzugt MCON-Bandrolle (0), insbesondere für den Fahrzeugbereich, mit einer Vielzahl elektrischer Kontakteinrichtungen (1), bevorzugt MCON-Kontakteinrichtungen (1), oder Kontaktvorrichtungen (10), bevorzugt MCON-Kontaktvorrichtungen (10), wobei jeweils eine Kontakteinrichtung (1) und/oder jeweils eine Kontaktvorrichtung (10) über einen mechanischen Verbindungsbereich (12) mit einem Trägerstreifen (2) der Bandrolle (0) fest verbunden ist, und der jeweilige mechanische Verbindungsbereich (12) selbst eine Sollbruchstelle (13) umfasst, aufgrund welcher die jeweilige Kontakteinrichtung (1) und/oder die jeweilige Kontaktvorrichtung (10) vom Trägerstreifen (2) oder vice versa wegbrechbar, insbesondere wegknickbar, ist.Ferner betrifft die Erfindung ein Verfahren zum Abtrennen von elektrischen Kontakteinrichtungen (1), bevorzugt von MCON-Kontakteinrichtungen (1), und/oder von elektrischen Kontaktvorrichtungen (10), bevorzugt von MCON-Kontaktvorrichtungen ...

Kontaktbuchse

Verfahren zur Herstellung von Klinkensteckerbuchsen

Steckerelement und dessen Herstellungsverfahren

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON KONTAKTFEDERBUCHSEN

Ein elektrischer Steckverbinder

Buchsenanschlussstück, Federbaugruppe zum Kontaktieren einer Kontaktplatte mit einem Gegenkontakt und Verfahren zum Ausbilden eines Buchsenanschlussstücks

Buchsenanschlussstück (F), welches zum Verbinden mit einem Gegen-Steckeranschlussstück (M) geeignet ist, wobei das Buchsenanschlussstück (F) umfasst: eine Kontaktplatte (40), welche mit einem Ende eines Kabels verbunden oder verbindbar ist und welche mit einem Gegen-Kontaktabschnitt (M1) des Gegen-Steckeranschlussstücks (M) in Kontakt treten kann, eine Federbaugruppe (10) zum Pressen der Kontaktplatte (40) und des Gegen-Kontaktstücks (M1) des Gegen-Steckeranschlussstücks (M) gegeneinander, wobei die Kontaktplatte (40) zumindest teilweise in die einen Aufnahmeraum (S) begrenzende Federbaugruppe (10) einführbar ist und wobei mindestens eine Feder (12) an einer Umfangswand (10b) der Federbaugruppe (10) ausgebildet ist, der Aufnahmeraum (S) so konfiguriert ist, dass er den Gegenkontakt (M1) des Gegen-Anschlussstücks (M) zumindest teilweise aufnimmt, so dass der Gegenkontakt (M1) mit der Kontaktplatte (40) in Kontakt gebracht werden kann, die Feder (12) den Gegenkontakt (M1) gegen die Kontaktplatte ...

Elektrische Kontaktvorrichtung für einen elektrischen Verbinder und Verbinder

Elektrische Kontaktvorrichtung (1) für einen elektrischen Verbinder (40), wobei die Kontaktvorrichtung (1) einen Grundkörper (2) und einen Befestigungskörper (3) aufweist, wobei der Grundkörper (2) und der Befestigungskörper (3) als separate Bauteile ausgebildet sind, wobei der Grundkörper (2) und der Befestigungskörper (3) nebeneinander angeordnet sind, wobei der Grundkörper (2) einen Kontaktraum (6) zur Aufnahme eines Gegenkontaktes aufweist, wobei der Grundkörper (2) einen Kontaktbereich (9) zur Kontaktierung einer elektrischen Leitung aufweist, wobei der Grundkörper (2) und der Befestigungskörper (3) eine Hülsenform aufweisen, wobei die Hülsenformen jeweils eine Außenfläche aufweisen, und wobei die Außenflächen der Hülsenformen in einem Verbindungsbereich einander zugeordnet sind, wobei die Hülsenformen des Grundkörpers und des Befestigungskörpers im Verbindungsbereich verbunden sind.

ELEKTRISCHER VERBINDER MIT EINEM GEHÄUSE UND EINEM ELEKTRISCHEN KONTAKTELEMENT

Local selective change of breaking strength and elongation in region of bending groove of electrical terminal clamp, includes strong cold deformation of the electrical terminal clamp by annealing under variable recrystallization temperature

The local selective change of breaking strength and elongation in a region of an electrical terminal clamp from metal or metal alloy, comprises strong cold deformation of the electrical terminal clamp by annealing under variable recrystallization temperature from different ranges. For obtaining the local bindingness of the recrystallization the temperature when annealing only is so high, that by annealing only the properties of the terminal clamp are changed by defined strain hardening of the electrical terminal clamp, while the clamp experiences no change of its properties. The local selective change of breaking strength and elongation in a region of an electrical terminal clamp from metal or metal alloy, comprises strong cold deformation of the electrical terminal clamp by annealing under variable recrystallization temperature from different ranges. For obtaining the local bindingness of the recrystallization the temperature when annealing only is so high, that by annealing only the properties ...

Biegewerkzeug, -vorrichtung und -verfahren zum Biegen elektrischer Stiftkontakte

Die vorliegende Erfindung betrifft ein Biegewerkze(3), mit einer Biegeflanke (25a) zum Übertragen ei3). Des Weiteren betrifft die Erfindung eine das Biegewerkzeug (2a, 2b) aufnehmende Biegevorrichtung (1) und ein Verfahren zum Biegen elektrischer Stiftkontakte (3), bei dem ein Biegewerkzeug (2a, 2b) relativ zu einem Stiftkontakt (3) bewegt wird und3) eine Biegekraft in den Stiftkontakt (3) einleitet. Um Stiftkontakte (3) schonend zu biegen und einen Abrieb metallischer Partikel von den Stiftkontakten (3) zu vermeiden, ist erfindungsgemäß vorgesehen, dass die Biegeflanke (25a) beweglich an dem Biegewerkzeug (2a, 2b) aufgenommen ist und dadurch Relativbewegungen zwischen dem Biegewerkzeug (2a, 2b) und dem Stiftkontakt (3) in dem Kontaktpunkt (61) zumindest teilweise kompensiert werden.

Contact element for printed circuit board, has press-in zone formed such that press-in zone increases cross-sectional dimension of press-in zone during compression in longitudinal direction, where contact element is made of sheet metal

The element has a connection section (7) and a press-in zone (8), which connects a piece with the connection section and is formed for pressing-in into a borehole. The press-in zone is formed such that the press-in zone increases cross-sectional dimension of the press-in zone during compression in a longitudinal direction. The press-in zone has a hook at an outerside in a place of largest cross-sectional dimension. The hook is formed such that the hook does not obstruct the insertion of the press-in zone into the borehole, where the contact element is made of sheet metal. An independent claim is also included for a method for connecting a contact element.

Conecting structure and connecting method of terminal fitting and electric wire

Connector

METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR THE MANUFACTURE OF ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

... 1385125 Making electrical connectors INTERNATIONAL COMPUTERS Ltd 2 March 1973 [28 March 1972] 14403/72 Heading B3A A method of making an electrical connector includes positioning a plurality of conductive elements with respect to a sheet or strip 9 of an elastomeric material, forming an assembly by forcing the elements into the material so that they extend substantially therethrough, and treating the opposite faces of the assembly so that the ends of the elements are substantially level with the adjacent faces of the material. A phosphor-bronze strip 2 is etched in an etching unit 3 to form a comb-like structure 4 having spaced teeth. The structure is passed through a test unit 5, which compares the comb optically with a master pattern, and derives signals which control the unit 3. The comb is fed into an insertion unit 7, to which is also fed the strip 9 which may be of silicone rubber or neoprene. The comb structure 4 is cut into sections in the unit 7, and each section is forced into ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS AND THEIR METHOD OF AND APPARATUS FOR MANUFACTURE

... 1445020 Making electric connectors AMP Inc 14 Nov 1974 [26 Nov 1973 6 Sept 1974 11 Oct 1974] 49245/75 Heading B3A [Also in Division H2] A connector 2 comprises a cylindrical elastomeric body 4 around which spaced conductors 12 extend, the conductors being formed on a flexible insulating film 10 which is wrapped around the body and has its marginal abutting portions 14 bonded together. The body is of silicone rubber with a core (6) of glass or metal strands and is wrapped in a flexible printed circuit 10 comprising a polymeric film 10 and parallel conductors 12; marginal portions 14 are bonded 18 to form a tab (16) and the conductors terminate short of the free end of the tab. To make the connectors a continuous web 30 of the printed circuit, a continuous length 32 of body material and a continuous strand 34 of bonding material are fed through an apparatus, Fig. 9, comprising a forming station 76, bonding station 78, cooling station 80 and cutting station 126 by means of rollers 72, 74 and ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

IMPROVEMENTS IN OR RELATING TO ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS

STRIP OF ELECTRICAL TERMINAL BLANKS

... 1287241 Making terminals AMP Inc 19 April 1971 [14 Feb 1970] 20241/71 Heading B3A [Also in Division H2] A row of electrical terminal blanks 1 is supported between side carrier portions 2, each blank being connected to an adjacent bank by a further carrier portion 8. After removal of the carrier portion 2 terminals are formed by folding the body part 4 about its transverse centre line to form two back-to-back receptacles for mating with a flat tab terminal. The carrier portion 8 is then cut away to free the terminal from the strip. Leg portions 7 form a single tapered leg 11, which is inserted into an aperture in a carrier plate and possibly soldered therein.

SPRING SOCKETS

Electrical assemblies

An electrical assembly comprising a first component (10) presenting predetermined regions (A, B) secured to respective ones of corresponding connections (32) presented by a second component (30), the predetermined regions (A, B) being initially electrically connected to one another through at least one part (26) of the first component (10) which is capable of being broken so that the predetermined regions (A, B) would then be electrically connected to one another just through the second component (30), thereby enabling the electrical assembly to be small yet easy to manufacture.

Branch joint box and terminal blank therefor

A branch joint box (60) comprising: a base plate (36); and a pair of connector coupling portions (38A, 38B; 39A, 39B) which are, respectively, formed on opposite faces (36a, 36b) of the base plate (36) so as to confront each other; the base plate (36) being formed with a plurality of insertion openings (41a-41n) for inserting therethrough bus bars (32) each including an elongated base portion (48a) and at least one pair of tabs (48b, 48c) extending from opposite sides of the base portion (48a), respectively; the insertion openings (41a-41n) extending through the base plate (36) so as to communicate the connector coupling portions (38A, 38B; 39A, 39B) with each other; wherein the bus bars (32) are secured in the insertion openings (41a-41n), respectively such that the tabs (48b, 48c) project into the connector coupling portions (38A, 38B; 39A, 39B), respectively. A blank (fig. 18) may be cut in various ways to form various configurations. ...

Printed polymer circuits and contacts

A conductive component for carrying electrical signals constructed from a molded polymer substrate and a conductive coating adhered to the substrate, the coating defining a continuous electrical pathway between at least two terminals. Preferably, molded plastic such as liquid crystal polymer is formed to make circuits having conductive ink adhered thereto in order to provide inexpensive and versatile printed circuit boards for carrying electrical traces and other components and to provide printed formed contacts. The conductive solderable inks can be adhered to the substrate, for example, via screen printing, brush spraying, dipping, masking, vacuum, plating or vacuum deposition with subsequent oven drying, reflowing in a vapor phase, post curing or plating.

Insert conductor and method of manufacturing a brush holder

Multipin connector

Pin notching device for electrical connectors

A device for notching pins of an electrical connector comprises an electric drive motor (11) disposed within a casing (20); the rear wall of the casing having electrical connector means (15, 16), the motor receiving power from an external source through the connector means (16a, 16b), the front of the casing forming a socket and housing for a rotatable wheel (8) which is driven by the motor (11); the wheel (8) having an abrasive or toothed peripheral surface (9); and a plurality of parallel slots being formed through the socket head (3) for receiving the fully inserted pins of a male electrical connector (9); whereby a portion of one or more of the pins (15, 16) is reduced in width as they are moved along within the slots to engage the periphery of the rotating wheel (8). ...

Improved electrical connector

Improvements in and relating to electrical contact lugs

... 477,255. Binding-posts. CINCH MANUFACTURING CORPORATION. May 24, 1937, No. 14382. Convention date, June 18, 1936. [Class 38 (i)] A contact lug is formed by bending up a part 2 perpendicular to the base 4, and bending down a part 3 of metal taken from the upwardly projecting portion 2. The base 4, fastened to the insulating base 1 by an eyelet 5, is prevented from rotating by the part 3 passing through the hole 12. Wires may be secured in grooves 7 in the upstanding part 2 and to the head 9 on the part 3.

INSULATED PINS

Surface mount connector and method of making same

CONTACT-SPRING SOCKETS AND PROCESS FOR MAKING THEM

Contact element in the form of a strip, method for its production and application of such a contact element

Forming sinuous lead wire

There are disclosed a method and apparatus for forming a sinuous lead wire (30) used for efficiently obtaining U-shaped lead wires (5) which serve as a lead wire material for a ceramic capacitor (1) having two terminal lead wires (3, 4). For forming such sinuous lead wire, first and second pin series (23, 24, 70, 71) are used which comprise respective pluralities of pins (21, 22, 63, 64) arranged with an equal pitch and which are arranged in two rows shifted by a half pitch from each other. Each pin series is moved in such a manner that each pin in one series enters between two adjacent pins in the other series. As a result of such pin movement, a material lead wire disposed between the first and second pin series is sinuously deformed.

Improvements in and relating to flat electrical connector pins

Connector pins for flat pin electrical pins are made by slicing an extrusion having a tapered portion (11) at one end, a relatively enlarged head portion (13), and a media interconnecting portion (12) of parallel-faced form. The relatively enlarged head portion has a wire-accommodating formation (14) having a flank part (15) readily locally deformed (18, 19) by a percussive tool to secure and contact a wire (16) in said formation (14). The formation may be a slot as shown centrally situated or offset as shown or may be a through passage in the head portion. ...

SLEEVED ELECTRICAL PLUG PINS

An electrical pin for an electrical plug comprises a shank portion 10 and a connector portion 13. A reduced portion 12 of the shank portion is surrounded by an insulating sleeve 19. The connector portion defines a pair of limbs 15 between which is located part of the shank portion. A transverse opening 20 is formed in said part and half sheared portions of the limbs locate in the transverse opening to secure the shank portion and connector portion together. ...

An electrical contact element and method of making the same

... 1,042,819. Making contacts. UNITED CARR Inc. Oct. 12, 1964 [Nov. 13, 1963], No. 41592/64. Heading B3A. [Also in Division H2] An electrical plug element is formed with an insert 1381 of electrically conductive material which is forced into an aperture in the element, at least the exposed surfaces of the insert being formed of noble metal. The hole may be formed first and subsequently the insert placed in position, or in the case of a thin contact the insert can be formed entirely of noble metal. The punching and inserting processes may be carried out simultaneously by overlapping the material from which the plug element is to be formed, and the material from which the insert is to be formed and forcing a punch 60 downwardly, the insert 1381 being moved into the aperture formed by the removal of piece 1261. Silver, gold or rhenium are suitable noble metals for the insert.

PIN TERMINAL CARRIERS

Coaxial connector having improved construction, reducing manufacturing cost, and manufacturing method thereof

Compression ring

UNITARY HOODED ELECTRICAL CONTACT

Improved electrical socket

An electrical socket for providing electrical and mechanical contact to a mating electrical pin includes an elongate metallic box which receives the pin contact. An elliptical spring (14) is secured in the box by ear pairs (40,42) projecting from the opposing ends of the elliptical spring (14). A pair of cantilevered beams (26,28), integral with the top of the box, are bent slightly downward and have their free ends in contact with the ends of the elliptical spring (14). The cantilevered beams (26,28) thus form a pair of single leaf springs. The elliptical spring (14) and the cantilevered beams (26,28) cooperate with each other to provide a suitable force on the inserted pin over a wide range of deflections of the springs. ...

PLUG

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CONTACT SPRING SOCKETS

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ELEMENT

BONDING MATERIAL FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ELEKRI CONTACTS AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS PRODUCTION

CONNECTION CONTACT

OBERFLÄCHENMONTIERBARES KONTAKTELEMENT

Contact piece with blade tongues

The invention relates to a contact piece for arranging blade tongues 12, 14 between two separating walls (partition walls) of an insulating material block (dielectric block) having an elongated base wall 2 which rests on the insulating material block between the separating walls, having side walls 8, 10 which are connected integrally via bends from the longitudinal side edges 4 of the base wall 2 and then run parallel to the separating walls, and having blade tongues 12, 14 which originate from the side walls 8, 10, in which case the blade tongues 12, 14 run in a plane which intersects the plane of the side walls 8, 10, are connected integrally to one side wall 10, 8 by means of a bent web 16, 18, on one of their inner corner regions and, on the other of their inner corner regions, are connected to the other side wall 10, 8 by means of an anchor pin 24, 26 which engages in a cutout 28, 30 in the other side wall 8, 10. ...

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON KONTAKTFEDERBUCHSEN

VERFAHREN ZUR HERSTELLUNG VON KONTAKTFEDERBUCHSEN

ELECTROMECHANICAL CONTACT SYSTEM FOR VERY SMALL ONE MECHANICAL CONTACTING FORCE

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CONTACT SPRING SOCKETS

ELECTRICAL LINK CLAMP, IN PARTICULAR A SO-CALLED ISDN PLUG AND PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING CONTACT STRIPS FOR IT

GUMPTION COLLET CONTACT

PROCEDURE AND DEVICE FOR SELECTIVE PLATING OF ELECTRICAL KONTAKTSTUECKEN.

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT WITH TWO CONTACT STRIPS.

FLAT CONTACT SPRING FOR PLUGS OF ELECTRICAL PLUG CONNECTORS AND PROCEDURES FOR ITS PRODUCTION.

LINK OF EDGE OF PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD WITH TWO LEVELS.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CONTACT CONTACTS.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION MECHANICAL OF SEPARABLE VIELFACH-VERBINDUNGEN FOR THE ELECTRICAL CONNECTION OF MICROELECTRONIC ELEMENTS AND IN THIS PROCEDURE MANUFACTURED VIELFACHVERBINDUNGEN.

PROCEDURE FOR THE PRODUCTION OF ELECTRICAL CONTACTS.

CLAMPING DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

FLEXIBLE PRONG AND PROCEDURE FOR YOUR PRODUCTION FROM A METAL PLATE

From electrically leading material existing punched strip of connected link blanks

CARRIER BELT FOR CONTACT PINS AND PROCEDURE FOR ITS PRODUCTION

BUS BAR FOR LINE-UP TERMINALS, CLAMPING LINKS AND SUCH A THING

GUMPTION CLAMPING CONTACT ELEMENT

PROCEDURE FOR MANUFACTURING ONE IMPROVES COATED CONTACT FINGER

DEVICE FOR CUTTING AND EINCLIPSEN OF WIRE

FABRICATION OF AN ANISOTROPIC ELASTOMERIC CONDUCTOR

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR MAKING AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT

SOLDER-BEARING LEADS

Adjustable Compression Staple and Method for Stapling with Adjustable Compression

A method for applying and maintaining optimal tissue compression with a staple includes piercing tissue with deformable distal ends of staple legs, each distal end defining a stapling point shaped to pierce material, the two staple legs coupled to each other at base ends thereof by a bridge and together forming a substantially U-shaped staple body. The two staple legs enter the tissue until the tissue applies a compressive force to a compression device disposed at least partly between the two staple legs. The compression device has a compression surface movably disposed between the two staple legs and a compression resistor that is connected to the bridge and to the compression surface and operable to resist movement of the compression surface towards the bridge with a force. The two staple legs are deformed to maintain the compressive force between the tissue and the compression device.

Septal defect closure device

A device for closing a septal defect of a patient comprising a covering member and at least one retaining leg. The covering member has a first configuration for delivery and a second configuration for placement on the first side of the defect. The at least one retaining leg is configured to contact tissue on the second side of the defect to retain the covering member and has a first configuration for delivery and a second configuration for placement on the second side of the defect.

Composition for manufacturing contacts, and contacts and connector using same

A composition for making a contact contains predetermined amounts of cobalt and sulfur and has a predetermined average particle size. The composition for making the contact includes a nickel-cobalt alloy containing 20% by weight to 55% by weight of cobalt, and 0.002 part by weight to 0.02 part by weight of sulfur with respect to 100 parts by weight of the nickel-cobalt alloy, the composition having an average particle size of 0.10 μm to 0.35 μm. The contact made with the composition may be included in a connector.

Surgical stapler and method of surgical stapling

Surgical stapling methods and tools which allow a surgeon to create several different predetermined amounts of tissue constriction using the same staple ( 11 ) loaded in such a tool ( 31 ). An improved staple construction ( 61 ) of increased rigidity is also shown.

Joint connector and busbar

A joint connector has a housing ( 1 ) with cavities ( 3 ) into which female terminal fittings ( 2 ) are insertable, and a busbar ( 5 ) to be mounted in the housing ( 1 ). The busbar ( 5 ) has tabs ( 6 ) to be connected to the respective female terminal fittings ( 2 ) and adapted to short the female terminal fittings ( 2 ) to each other. The busbar ( 5 ) includes a base ( 15 ) used to mount the busbar ( 5 ) into the housing ( 1 ) and the tabs ( 6 ) are cantilevered from the base ( 15 ). The base ( 15 ) includes resilient legs ( 17 ) for allowing displacements of the tabs ( 6 ) in a direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the tabs ( 6 ). The tabs ( 6 ) can be displaced by displacements of the resilient legs ( 17 ) to absorb a misalignment between the tab pieces ( 6 ) and the female terminal fittings ( 2 ).

Non-Linear Vertical Leaf Spring

An electrically conductive contact element can include a first base and a second base with elongate, spaced apart leaves between the bases. A first end of each leaf can be coupled to the first base and an opposite second end of the leaf can be coupled to the second base. A body of the leaf between the first end and the second end can be sufficiently elongate to respond to a force through said contact element substantially parallel with the first axis and the second axis by first compressing axially while said force is less than a buckling force and then bending while said force is greater than the buckling force.

Connector easily enabling a reduction in thickness and being structurally stable

A conductive terminal member is disposed at a portion between an insulating base film and an insulating cover film while insulating intermediate members are disposed at other portions therebetween. In this event, the intermediate members are formed in predetermined shapes and are located so as not to overlap the terminal member. The base film and the cover film are each melt-fixed to the intermediate members so that the terminal member is fixedly held between the base member and the cover film.

Clip Apparatus for Closing Septal Defects and Methods of Use

A device for closing a septal defect, such as a patent foramen ovale, includes a clip formed from a superelastic material that is inserted into a septum wall of a heart. The clip is advanced through a patient's vasculature, e.g., within a delivery apparatus, until the clip is disposed within a first chamber adjacent the septal defect. Tines of the clip are directed through a flap of tissue of the septal defect until the tines of the clip are disposed within a second opposing chamber. The clip then transforms into its relaxed state, wherein the tines of the clip engage with a surface of the second chamber, thereby substantially closing the septal opening.

Cochlear electrode array

A cochlear lead includes a plurality of electrode assemblies partially embedded in a flexible body configured to stimulate an auditory nerve from within a cochlea. Each of the electrode assemblies includes a flexible electrically conductive material forming a plurality of support structures and an electrode pad attached a support structure, the electrode pad having a surface that is configured to be exposed to cochlear tissue and fluids and has a charge transfer to the cochlear tissue and fluids that is higher than the flexible electrically conductive material.

Crimping terminal and manufacturing of same

Disclosed is a crimping terminal that suppresses as far as possible an increase in contact resistance with an electrical wire even in a severe thermal impact environment. A crimping terminal ( 10 ) is formed into a substantial U-shape section with a bowed bottom plate ( 21 ). Also, a bead ( 31 ) is formed whose in inner surface is made convex ( 31 T) by punching a concave shape from an outer surface of a wall plate, on the wall plate at any position in a range from at least a bottom plate ( 21 ) to a conductor swage piece ( 22 ). A work hardening portion (E) hardened by crushing at a center portion in a width direction of the bottom plate ( 21 ) is also formed. This increases rigidity of a portion from a center of a width direction of the semiconductor crimping portion ( 12 ) bottom plate ( 21 ) to the semiconductor swage piece ( 22 ), so it is possible to suppress as much as is possible an increase in contact resistance with a wire even in severe thermal impact environments.

Cable connector

A cable connector including a metal terminal having a middle section configured for clamping a center conductor of a coaxial cable, an insulating seat including two positioning seats that are integrally formed by injection molding and have the same configuration, and a metal housing integrally formed by stamping. The positioning seats are assembled together to completely enclose the metal terminal fitted therein. Portions of the metal housing corresponding to the insulating seat, and a shield layer and a jacket of the coaxial cable can be wrapped around and secured to the peripheries of the insulating seat, the shield layer, and the jacket respectively. Thus, the simple configuration of the insulating seat not only increases the assembly efficiency of the cable connector, but also minimizes wall thickness of the insulating seat for allowing the cable connector to be used in various compact mobile electronic devices.

Connection terminal and connection jig

Provided is a connection terminal that maintains an approximately circular shape before or after a cylindrical part is fixed by resistance welding. The connection terminal used for a connection jig interconnecting target points includes a small-diameter conductive part and a large-diameter cylindrical part disposed to surround the small-diameter conductive part. The small-diameter conductive part has a front end protruding from a front end of the large-diameter cylindrical part. A part of the small-diameter conductive part is joined to a part of the large-diameter cylindrical part. A cutout part is formed in a part of a strip portion around an axis of the cylindrical part that at least includes the portion of the large-diameter cylindrical part which is joined to the small-diameter conductive part.

Kit of parts, contacting element and luminaire

Kit of parts comprising an insulated electric cable comprising at least two, mutually separated electrically conducting wires embedded in an annular layer of electrically insulating material. The kit of parts further comprises an electric contacting element having a piercing part. Said piercing part penetrating the insulated electric cable and contacting one of the conducting wires. The at least one electric contacting element is made of pliant material and is wrapped around the cable. The cable has an outer surface formed by the insulating material, and for each electrically conducting wire a respective wire location indication is provided at said outer surface at a position where the respective conducting wire is closest to the outer surface.

Connector and method of manufacturing same

A connector which permits the resistance against the deformation of a shield to be increased and a method of manufacturing the connector. The shield is made up of an inner shield member disposed on the inner surface side of the shield and anouter shield member disposed on the outer surface side and, therefore, the strength of the shield can be increased by the double structure of the shield members. As a result of this, the shield is not deformed easily even in the case where an excessive external force is applied to the shield in the vertical direction or in the horizontal direction, for example, in inserting and extracting a mating connector into and out of the shield.

SURGICAL STAPLING INSTRUMENT WITH STAPLES HAVING CROWN FEATURES FOR INCREASING FORMED STAPLE FOOTPRINT

A staple having a crown, a deformable leg extending from the crown, and a spring extending from the crown configured to compress tissue between the spring and the deformable member. Owing to the flexibility of the spring, the staple can accommodate a wide range of tissue thicknesses while still compressing the tissue captured therein. As a result, a single staple design can be used in a wide variety of surgical procedures thereby reducing the amount of staple designs that must be provided to the surgeon. In at least one embodiment, the staple includes a crushable member. This crushable member can include a plastically deformable first portion and an elastically deformable second portion. The present invention can also include, in various embodiments, a crown, a first deformable member extending from the crown, and means for compressing the tissue against the first deformable member. 1. A surgical staple assembly , comprising:(a) at least one wire defining a pair of staple legs, wherein the at least one wire is comprised of a first material; and(b) a crown secured to the staple legs, wherein the crown extends between the staple legs, wherein the crown is comprised of a second material that is different than the first material, wherein the crown includes staple forming features configured to deform the staple legs in response to the staple legs being driven into the crown;wherein the at least one wire and the crown are configured to cooperate to form a surgical staple.2. The surgical staple assembly of claim 1 , wherein the at least one wire further defines a base extending between the staple legs.3. The surgical staple assembly of claim 2 , wherein at least part of the base is embedded in the crown.4. The surgical staple assembly of claim 2 , wherein the at least one wire comprises a single piece of wire defining the pair of staple legs and the base.5. The surgical staple assembly of claim 1 , wherein the second material is a bioabsorbable material.6. The surgical ...

Lead frame, method of manufacturing a contact group, and connector

By using a lead frame as an intermediate member, a contact group of a connector is manufactured. The lead frame includes a plurality of first leads arranged on a plane and spaced from one another, a plurality of pairs of second leads, each pair being arranged on the plane between the first leads, and a connecting portion connecting the first and the second leads on one end side. The second leads have a pitch which is greater on the other end side than that on the one end side to make the second leads approach the first leads on the other end side, respectively. The lead frame further includes bridge portions connecting approached ones of the first and the second leads to each other at a portion where an interval between the first and the second leads is reduced.

Connector, electrical connection box and connector manufacturing method

In a connector ( 23 ), a substantially L-shaped terminal fitting ( 21 ) is mounted in a connector housing ( 25 ). The terminal fitting ( 21 ) includes a first projecting portion ( 39 ) projecting backward from a back wall ( 38 ) of a receptacle ( 27 ) and a second projecting portion ( 41 ) bent downward substantially at a right angle from an end of the first projecting portion ( 39 ) and to be connected to a circuit board ( 14 ). The connector housing ( 25 ) is integrally formed with a protection wall ( 42 ) extending backward from the back wall ( 38 ) of the receptacle ( 27 ) and configured to cover the first and second projecting portions ( 39, 41 ) from an upper side, opposite lateral sides and a rear side with clearances formed between the protection wall ( 42 ) and both the first and second projecting portions ( 39, 41 ).

Female terminal fitting

Convex contact point structures are formed in a compressing portion of a female terminal and hard gold plating is selectively applied only to surfaces of the convex contact point structures. The convex structures are arranged to be able to stably support a male terminal tab, improve electrical connection stability and suppress gold plating abrasion. Hard gold plating is formed in very small ranges with high accuracy by using a laser plating method.

CONTINUITY MAINTAINING BIASING MEMBER

A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided. 1. A coaxial cable connector for coupling an end of a coaxial cable and facilitating electrical connection with a coaxial cable interface port having a conductive mating surface , the coaxial cable having a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric , the dielectric being surrounded by a conductive grounding shield , the conductive grounding shield being surrounded by a protective outer jacket , the connector comprising:a post having a flange, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable;a connector body, having a body contact portion, wherein the connector body is configured to receive a portion of the coaxial cable and is configured to be engaged with the post, when the connector is in an assembled state;a nut configured to engage the post and axially move between a first position, where the nut is tightened on an interface port and located so that the post does not contact a conductive mating surface of the interface port, and a second position, where the nut is further tightened on the interface port and located so that the post contacts the conductive mating surface of the interface port, the second position being axially spaced from the first position, the nut having an internal lip, the internal lip having a ...

CONTINUITY MAINTAINING BIASING MEMBER

A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided. 1. A coaxial cable connector comprising:a post having a first end, a second end, and a flange, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable;a coupling element configured to engage the post and axially move between a first position, where the coupling element is partially tightened on an interface port, and a second position, where the coupling element is fully tightened on the interface port, the second position being axially spaced from the first position, the coupling element including an inward lip and a contact surface extending along a radial direction and facing a rearward direction; and an integral body biasing element having a contact portion extending from the body and toward a forward axial direction so as to contact the contact surface of the coupling element when the connector is in the assembled state; and', 'a groove located axially rearward of the integral body biasing element and configured to allow the integral body biasing element to deflect along the axial direction;, 'a connector body configured to engage the post and the coaxial cable when the connector is in an assembled state, the connector body includingwherein the integral body biasing element is configured to exert a biasing force against ...

ELECTRODE SENSOR AND USE OF ELECTRODE SENSOR AS EIT ELECTRODE

Electrode sensor comprising an array of spaced apart individual contact elements (), and an interface structure () for forming contact between said contact elements and the skin; said interface structure comprising an interface layer of an essentially electrically insulating or poorly electrically conducting material () defining a skin () contact surface on one side and an array contact surface on the other side of the interface layer, a first pattern of an electrically conducting material on the array contact surface, a second pattern of an electrically conducting material on the skin contact surface, and electrical pathways () connecting the first pattern with the second pattern; whereas, the first pattern comprises pattern elements, each individual contact element () comprises a contacting surface area large enough to cover several pattern elements of said first pattern when contacting the array contact surface of the interface structure, and by contacting distinct sections of the first pattern with said individual contact elements, groups of electrical pathways establish contact further with distinct sections of the second pattern, so that an individual contact element () defines an individual effective electrode on the skin contact surface. Method of manufacturing said electrode sensor, comprising the steps of: providing said interface structure, creating a first pattern of an electrically conducting material on its array contact surface, a second pattern of an electrically conducting material on its skin contact surface, electrically conducting pathways connecting the first pattern with the second pattern, and contacting sections of the electrically conducting first pattern with an array of spaced apart contact elements. 136-. (canceled)37. An electrode sensor for electrical impedance tomography , comprising:an array of spaced apart individual contact elements;an interface structure configured for forming contact between the array of contact elements and skin ...

MEDICAL DEVICE COMMUNICATION AND CHARGING ASSEMBLIES FOR USE WITH IMPLANTABLE SIGNAL GENERATORS, AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Communication and charging assemblies for medical devices are disclosed herein. A communication and charging assembly in accordance with a particular embodiment includes a support element, with a communication antenna and a charging coil coupled to the support element. The charging coil can include wire loops having a plurality of wires and the support element can include a mounting surface shaped to match the charging coil and the communication antenna. In one embodiment, the communication and charging assembly are mounted in a header of an implantable signal generator. 1. An implantable medical device for delivering electrical therapy signals to a patient's spinal region to alleviate pain , comprising:a can having a shell and a lid, wherein the lid includes a plurality of feed-throughs;an output terminal positioned to provide electrical power to a signal delivery device;a controller disposed within the can and coupled to the output terminal to control electrical power directed to the output terminal;a battery disposed within the can and coupled to the controller;a plurality of wires, individual wires extending upwardly from the can through corresponding individual feed-throughs;a header carried by the can;a support element disposed within the header;a charging coil having at least one wire loop, the charging coil being carried by the support element in the header such that the entirety of the wire loop is disposed outside of the can, and wherein the charging coil is operably coupled to the battery via at least one first individual wire; anda communication antenna carried by the support element and operably coupled to the controller via at least one second individual wire.2. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the charging coil includes a plurality of wire loops claim 1 , and wherein a first wire loop is offset from a second wire loop along both a first axis and a second axis orthogonal to the first axis.3. The medical device of claim 1 , wherein the charging ...

LEAD ASSEMBLY FOR IMPLANTABLE MICROSTIMULATOR

A lead assembly for a small implantable medical device (a.k.a. micro device ) provides means to attach a remote electrode to microdevice, which means inhibit fluid ingress when microdevice is not attached to lead assembly. Microdevices may provide either or both tissue stimulation and sensing. Known microdevices include spaced apart electrodes on the outer surface of the microdevice. Lead assembly includes an insulated lead including a proximal end and a distal end, with at least one conductor therebetween: at least one electrode at the distal end of the lead and electrically connected to the at least one conductor, and a connector attached to the proximal end of the lead and adapted to be removably connectable to microdevice. Connector includes at least one contact to electrically connect at least one device electrode on microdevice to at least one conductor, thereby electrically connecting at least electrode and the at least one electrode at the distal end of lead. Lead assembly is configured to inhibit fluid ingress into the connector. A number of embodiments of the invention, capable of inhibiting fluid ingress into connector, are taught. 1. A method of forming an implantable medical device , the method comprising:providing an implantable microstimulator, the microstimulator comprising a body having an elongated shape with a first end portion and an opposing second end portion, the microstimulator further comprising internal circuitry that is disposed in the body and that is configured and arranged for providing stimulation energy, and a first microstimulator electrode that is electrically coupled to the internal circuitry and that disposed along the first end portion of the body;providing a first lead assembly, the first lead assembly comprising at least one first remote electrode disposed at a distal end of the first lead assembly, a first connector disposed at a proximal end of the insulated conductor, and an insulated conductor electrically connected to the ...

METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONNECTOR HAVING A NARROW-PITCH CONTACT GROUP AND CONNECTOR

Preparation is made of first and second contact assemblies in each of which ends of a plurality of contacts are respectively coupled to a plurality of coupling portions of a carrier. The coupling portions of at least one of the first and second contact assemblies are bent so as to offset the contacts in a thickness direction of the carrier. Then, the first and second contact assemblies are combined together in a state where the carriers overlap each other and the contacts are aligned with and spaced apart from each other in the same plane. After integrating the contacts, the coupling portions are cut off. Then, the integrated contacts are collectively inserted into a shell. 1. A method of manufacturing a connector , comprising:preparing a first and a second contact assembly in each of which ends of a plurality of contacts are respectively coupled to a plurality of coupling portions of a carrier;bending the coupling portions of at least one of the first and second contact assemblies to offset the contacts in a thickness direction of the carrier;combining the first and second contact assemblies together in a state where the carriers overlap each other and the contacts are aligned with and spaced apart from each other in the same plane;integrating the aligned and spaced-apart contacts and then cutting off the coupling portions; andcollectively inserting the integrated contacts into a shell.2. A connector manufactured by the method according to .3. The connector according to claim 2 , wherein:the contacts include a plurality of pairs of signal contacts and a plurality of ground contacts,on a first connection side for connection to a connection partner, each pair of signal contacts are arranged in a space between the adjacent ground contacts, andon a second connection side for connection to a connection object, the ground contacts are arranged in a first row, the signal contacts are arranged in a second row which is parallel to the first row, and each pair of signal ...

ELECTRIC CONNECTING TERMINAL AS WELL AS METHOD AND DEVICE FOR PRODUCING AN ELECTRIC CONNECTING TERMINAL

An electric connecting terminal for connecting to an electrical conductor structure is described, with a serration arrangement, comprising a plurality of serration structures, for cutting into the electrical conductor structure being provided in a conductor-side section of the electric connecting terminal. In this case the serration arrangement has a gradient-shaped sharpness profile formed by heapings of material produced in an embossing process. 112-. (canceled)13. An electric connecting terminal for connecting to an electrical conductor structure , wherein a serration arrangement , comprising a plurality of serration structures , for cutting into the electrical conductor structure is provided in a conductor-side section of the electric connecting terminal , the serration arrangement has a gradient-shaped sharpness profile formed by heapings of material produced in an embossing process.14. An electric connecting terminal according to claim 13 , wherein the serration structures have asymmetrical heapings of material which were produced by a lateral flow of material during the embossing process.15. A method for producing an electric connecting terminal claim 13 , in which a serration arrangement claim 13 , comprising a plurality of serration structures claim 13 , for cutting into an electrical conductor structure is produced in a conductor-side section of the electric connecting terminal claim 13 , wherein the serration arrangement is produced in an embossing process with a gradient-shaped sharpness profile.16. A method according to claim 15 , wherein asymmetrical heapings of material are produced on the individual serration structures in the embossing process claim 15 , which heapings of material form the gradient-shaped sharpness profile of the serration arrangement.17. A method according to claim 15 , wherein the embossing process takes place with the aid of an embossing means comprising asymmetrical embossing structures claim 15 , through which means a lateral ...

Method for manufacturing contact terminal, contact terminal manufacturing apparatus, and contact terminal

A method for manufacturing a contact terminal including a contact portion that slides against a surface of a conductive contact plate. The manufacturing method includes forming a projection in a metal plate by performing a drawing process, wherein the projection projects in a thicknesswise direction of the metal plate and has a larger diameter than the contact portion. The manufacturing method further includes forming the contact portion from the projection by performing a contraction pressing process at least once on the projection so that the diameter of the projection gradually decreases, while the height of the projection remains the same or decreases in a stepwise manner.

FASTENERS AND FASTENER DELIVERY DEVICES FOR AFFIXING SHEET-LIKE MATERIALS TO BONE OR TISSUE

A fastener for attaching a sheet-like implant to tissue or bone. The fastener includes a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end, a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end, and a bridge extending therebetween. Each of the first and second arms include a trunk portion defining at least a portion thereof, the trunk portion having a cavity therein and an aperture through a wall thereof. A claw is disposed in the cavity which is moveable from a first delivery position to a second deployed position. A pull member engages each claw to move the claw from the delivery position to the deployed position. 1. A fastener for attachment to bone comprising:a first arm having a proximal end and a distal end, a second arm having a proximal end and a distal end, and a bridge connecting the first arm and second arm, wherein each of the first and second arms include a trunk portion extending over at least a portion of the length thereof, each trunk having a cavity therein and an aperture through a wall of each trunk to the cavity;a claw disposed in each cavity of each trunk wherein each of the claws is moveable from a first retracted position for delivery of the staple to a second deployed position having a portion of the claw extending through the aperture in active engagement with bone when implanted therein; and,a pull member releasably engaging each of the claws to move the claw from the first to the second position.2. The fastener of claim 1 , wherein each of the claws includes a head claim 1 , the head including an anterior edge opposite a posterior edge claim 1 , a tail of the first claw abutting the posterior edge of the head claim 1 , wherein the head of each claw is disposed completely within the cavity of the trunk in the delivery position.3. The fastener of claim 2 , wherein each of the cavities is a lumen defined by a wall of each trunk having an inner surface defining the lumen extending along a longitudinal axis with the aperture extending through this ...

RIGID-FLEX CIRCUIT BOARD AND MANUFACTURING METHOD

Disclosed herein is a cost effective rigid- flex circuit board comprising a flexible section which contents at least one flexible flat cable for interconnect, and a plurality of rigid sections which consists of at least one rigid printed circuit board () for components mounting. The improved flexible flat cable comprising at least one layer of flat wires laminated with a plurality of insulating material. The flat wires having non-uniform width and pitch are folded with different angle along the length to resemble wiring patterns of a typical flexible printed circuit board. The rigid section consists of at least one piece of rigid printed circuit board having at least one layer of circuit pattern. 1. A cost effective rigid-flex circuit board comprising:A flexible section for interconnect which consists of at least one improved flexible flat cable, and;a plurality of rigid sections for component mounting which content of at least one rigid printed circuit board or one flexible printed circuit board.2. The rigid-flex circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the improved flexible flat cable section consist of non uniform wire conductor pitch. The variable pitch among wire conductors is achieved by changing the guide-roll separator disc spacing mounted on a flexible flat cable laminating apparatus.3. The rigid-flex circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the improved flexible flat cable section consist of non uniform wire conductor width. The variable width is achieved by utilizing appropriate width of conductors to be placed onto the corresponding guide-roll separator disc spaces on a flexible flat cable laminating apparatus.4. The rigid-flex circuit board according to claim 1 , wherein the improved flexible flat cable section claim 1 , one terminal end consists of non uniform soldering pad size for soldering through-holes and SMT components. The other terminal end consists of conductor wires laminated with stiffener for inserting into a connector.5. The rigid- ...

ELECTRODE ARRAY HAVING CONCENTRIC WINDOWED CYLINDER ELECTRODES AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME

A device for brain stimulation includes a lead body having a distal end section and at least one inner conductive cylinder with at least one inner window cut out from the inner cylinder. The inner cylinder is disposed at the distal end section of the lead body. The device also includes an outer conductive cylinder with at least one outer window cut out from the outer cylinder. The outer cylinder is secured to and disposed concentric to the inner cylinder with a portion of each of the at least one inner cylinder aligned with the at least one outer window of the outer cylinder. The device further includes an insulator configured and arranged to electrically insulate each of the at least one inner cylinder and the outer cylinder. 1. A lead for electrical stimulation , the lead comprising:a lead body having a distal end section; at least one inner conductive cylinder,', 'an outer conductive cylinder with at least one outer window cut out from the outer cylinder, the outer cylinder being secured to and disposed concentric to the at least one inner cylinder with a portion of each of the at least one inner cylinder aligned with the at least one outer window of the outer cylinder, and', 'at least one insulator configured and arranged to electrically insulate each of the at least one inner cylinder and the outer cylinder; and, 'a plurality of cylinder assemblies disposed along the distal end section of the lead body, each cylinder assembly comprising'}a plurality of conductors extending along the lead body and electrically coupled to the inner and outer conductive cylinders of the plurality of cylinder assemblies.2. The lead of claim 1 , wherein the outer cylinder and a one of the at least one inner cylinder are crimped together.3. The lead of claim 1 , wherein the outer cylinder and a one of the at least one inner cylinder are swaged.4. The lead of claim 1 , wherein at least one of the at least one inner cylinders has an inner window.5. The lead of claim 4 , wherein at ...

INDIVIDUALLY ADDRESSABLE BAND ELECTRODE ARRAYS AND METHODS TO PREPARE THE SAME

Band electrode arrays, methods of manufacturing, and a method of using are disclosed. The arrays have individually addressable band electrodes such that diffusion layers of the band electrodes overlap. An exemplary method of manufacturing may comprise: a first insulating layer is disposed on a substrate; a first band electrode is disposed on the first insulating layer; a second insulating layer is disposed on the first insulating layer and completely covers the first band electrode; a second band electrode is disposed on the second insulating layer; a third insulating layer is disposed on the second insulating layer and completely covers the second band electrode; the first and second band electrodes are electrically insulated from each other and individually addressable; cross-sectional surfaces of the first and second band electrodes are exposed on the test surface; and these exposed cross-sectional surfaces substantially overlap each other in a direction perpendicular to the substrate. 1. A band electrode array comprising:a substrate;a first insulating layer disposed on the substrate;a first band electrode disposed on the first insulating layer; wherein the first band electrode has a thickness of about 1 nm-about 5000 nm and an exposed cross-sectional surface having a width of about 1 μm-about 1 cm;a second insulating layer disposed on the first insulating layer and completely covering the first band electrode; wherein the second insulating layer has a thickness of about 100 nm-about 500 μm;a second band electrode disposed on the second insulating layer; wherein the thickness of the second band electrode is about 1 nm-about 5000 nm and width of the exposed cross-sectional surface of the second band electrode is about 1 μm-about 1 cm;a third insulating layer is disposed on the second insulating layer and completely covering the second band electrode;wherein the first and second band electrodes are electrically insulated from each other and individually addressable ...

Edge connector

An edge connector is to accept a memory card therein, the memory card having two opposite side surfaces, each provided with a plurality of terminal contacts. The edge connector includes an insulated body formed with a reception chamber; a plurality of first and second terminals mounted on the insulated body, each having a fixing section extending into the reception chamber and a transmission section integrally formed with, bent relative to the fixing section and extending into the reception chamber in order to form a card slot therebetween. The transmission section of the first terminal has a scratching corner protruding into the card slot, wherein, forcibly insertion of the memory card into the card slot causes the scratching corner to scratch away of an oxidized layer formed on the terminal contacts of the memory card, thereby enhancing electrical connection between the memory card and the first and second terminals.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING CONNECTOR TERMINAL AND CONNECTOR TERMINAL

In a stamping step, when a stamping terminal piece formed as a connector terminal is stamped, an electric wire crimping part is stamped and extended from a chain part in a direction perpendicular to a feeding direction, an electric contact part is stamped and extended from the electric wire crimping part in a direction parallel to the feeding direction and a range to which a gold plating is applied by a gold plating step is not overlapped on a range to which a tin plating is applied by a tin plating step in the feeding direction. 1. A method for manufacturing a connector terminal in which an electric contact part to be connected to a mate side male terminal is bent substantially at right angles to an electric wire crimping part to be crimped and connected to a coated electric wire , the method comprising:a stamping step of stamping from an electrically conductive metal plate a stamping terminal mold formed as the connector terminal under a state that the electric wire crimping part is connected to a belt shaped chain part and a plurality of stamped terminal pieces are connected to one side of the chain part;a gold plating step of applying a gold plating to the electric contact part;a tin plating step of applying a tin plating to the electric wire crimping part; anda bending step of forming the connector terminal by a bending work;wherein in the stamping step, the stamped terminal piece is stamped so that the electric wire crimping part is extended from the chain part in a direction that is perpendicular to a feeding direction in which the plurality of stamped terminal pieces are continuously arranged and the electric contact part is extended from the electric wire crimping part in a direction that is parallel to the feeding direction; andwherein a range to which the gold plating is applied by the gold plating step is not overlapped on a range to which the tin plating is applied by the tin plating step in the feeding direction.2. The method for manufacturing a ...

QUICK-RELEASE SELF-CONTAINED MEDICAL ELECTRODE

A medical electrode demonstrates a superior adhesiveness to a patient's skin during medical data acquisition or treatment procedure yet attaining painless electrode removal from the skin when needed. The subject medical electrode is designed with adhesive neutralizer (or remover) solvent fully enveloped in one or several compartments embedded in an adhesive layer of the medical electrode unit. The compartments have a contact with the patient's skin when the electrode is attached thereto. When compressed by a medical personnel, the compartment releases the adhesive remover solvent directly to the skin-adhesive interface, thereby neutralizing (or removing) the adhesive material, thereby easing the electrode removal. The adhesive layer is made from PEO, sodium chloride, and water. The adhesive remover solvent contains isopropyl alcohol. A method of manufacturing the medical electrode is presented. 1. A medical electrode unit attachable to a patient's skin , comprising:an adhesive layer attachable to a patient's skin to maintain said medical electrode unit thereat, forming an adhesive-skin interface,an adhesive remover solvent,at least one compartment filled with said adhesive remover solvent and embedded in said adhesive layer and in close proximity to the patient's skin, said at least one compartment being defined by an impermeable envelope substantially fully surrounding said adhesive remover solvent, wherein, upon application of a force towards said envelope sufficient to break the envelope, said adhesive remover solvent passes directly to said adhesive-skin interface, thereby facilitating said medical electrode removal from the patient's skin.2. The medical electrode of claim 1 , wherein said adhesive layer is an electrically conductive hydrogel.3. The medical electrode of claim 1 , wherein said adhesive layer contains 6%-10 weight % of polyethylene oxide (PEO) claim 1 , 5%-8 weight % of sodium chloride claim 1 , and 80%-90 weight % of water.4. The medical ...

BUS BAR, MOTOR, AND PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THESE

A bus bar which electrically connects end portions of a plurality of conductive lines and a method for manufacturing the bus bar are such that an intermediate region of a single wire rod is folded to define a plurality of terminal forming portions extending to a lateral direction of the wire rod. The whole wire rod including the terminal forming portion is rolled. The rolled wire rod is bent into a certain shape. 133-. (canceled)34. A bus bar comprising:a body portion having a plate shape; anda plurality of terminal portions having a plate shape and being integrally provided with the body portion to define a single monolithic member and to correspond to an arrangement of end portions of conductive lines; wherein 'a terminal protrusion portion defined by a pair of extending portions which protrude in a lateral direction from the body portion, facing each other; and', 'the terminal portion comprisesa terminal front end extending from the terminal protrusion portion.35. A motor comprising the bus bar according to claim 34 , the motor comprising:a rotatably supported shaft;a rotor integrally provided with the shaft; anda stator arranged around the rotor, the stator including a coil defined by winding the conductive lines; whereinthe bus bar is installed at one end of the stator;the end portions of the conductive lines are led out in parallel or approximately in parallel to the shaft through the one end of the stator;the terminal portion includes a junction surface parallel or substantially parallel to the shaft; andthe end portion of the conductive line is joined to the junction surface.36. The motor according to claim 35 , further comprising:a plurality of bus bars; andan insulating adapter which is attached to the one end side of the stator and supports each bus bar; whereinthe body portion is folded in a thickness direction to correspond to the shape of the adapter;the terminal protrusion portion includes a terminal intermediate orthogonal or approximately orthogonal ...

CHAIN TERMINAL

A chain terminal is configured that a plurality of terminals are arranged in a chain shape by being connected to a side edge portion of a strip plate-shaped carrier through bridging sections respectively, and the terminals are configured to be cut and separated from the carrier when the bridging sections are cut out along a preset cutting line. Both side edges of each of the bridging sections are formed as slanted edges that are slanted with respect to lines respectively being perpendicular to the cutting line so that the width of each of the bridging sections at a terminal side is large and the width of each of the bridging sections at a carrier side is small. 1. A chain terminal being configured that a plurality of terminals are arranged in a chain shape by being connected to a side edge portion of a strip plate-shaped carrier through bridging sections respectively , and the terminals are configured to be cut and separated from the carrier when the bridging sections are cut out along a preset cutting line ,wherein both side edges of each of the bridging sections are formed as slanted edges that are slanted with respect to lines respectively being perpendicular to the cutting line so that the width of each of the bridging sections at a terminal side is large and the width of each of the bridging sections at a carrier side is small.2. The chain terminal according to claim 1 , wherein each of the slanted edge is slanted to an angle close to a portion taken along the cutting line. The present invention relates to a chain terminal which is configured such that a plurality of terminals are connected to a side edge portion of a strip plate-shaped carrier via respective bridging sections.A chain terminal which is configured such that a plurality of terminals are formed in a chain shape to be integrally formed with a carrier and each of the terminals is to be cut and separated from the carrier when used in order to improve productivity or efficiency in delivery of the ...

Thread locking feature for use with connectors

A connector for forming an electrical connection includes a connector body having internal threads formed on an inner surface, a locking member mounted in the connector body and resiliently projecting into a valley of the internal threads, and a plug having external threads complementary to the internal threads. The apex of the external threads may include a recess for receiving the locking member.

CONNECTING CONTACT

A connecting contact for SM D-components includes a metal material and the metal material at least partially comprises a coating with a different metal material. The connecting contact has a substantially laminar contact area for solderable contact to a board and comprises edge regions. At least one segment of the edge region is at a distance from the laminar contact area, so that a soldered fillet is formed for a soldered contact to a board. Also, a method for producing connecting contacts for SM D-components for solderably contacting a board includes the steps of punching metal strips, bending the metal strips so that a conducting region and a laminar contact area are produced, and forming the edge areas at the laminar contact area. At least one segment of the edge area is at a distance from the laminar contact area. 110-. (canceled)112217. A connecting contact for SMD components for solderable contacting with a circuit board , wherein the connecting contact comprises a metallic material () and the metallic material () at least partially comprises a coating () with a different metallic material , wherein the connecting contact has a substantially laminar contact area () for solderable contacting with a circuit board , and{'b': 4', '5', '6, 'wherein the laminar contact area has edge regions (, , ),'}{'b': 4', '5', '6', '7', '3', '4', '6', '8', '7, 'wherein at least one segment of the edge region (, , ) protrudes from the laminar contact area () such that, when contacted with a circuit board () via soldering, a soldered fillet is formed and an edge region (, ) is arranged substantially parallel to the conductive section () on the laminar contact area ().'}124567. The connecting contact according to claim 11 , characterized in that the edge region ( claim 11 , claim 11 , ) protrudes up to twenty material thicknesses above the laminar contact area ().134567. The connecting contact according to claim 11 , characterized in that the edge region ( claim 11 , claim 11 , ) ...

CONTACT IMPEDANCE ADJUSTING METHOD, CONTACT, AND CONNECTOR HAVING THE SAME

The invention provides a method of adjusting an impedance of a contact including a first portion and a second portion having a higher impedance than the first portion. In this method, the second portion of the contact is provided with an impedance adjusting portion having electrically conductivity to increase a dimension in a thickness direction of the second portion. 1. A method of adjusting an impedance of a contact , the contact including a first portion and a second portion having a higher impedance than the first portion , the method comprising:providing the second portion of the contact with an impedance adjusting portion having electrically conductivity to increase a dimension in a thickness direction of the second portion.2. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe impedance adjusting portion is continuous with the second portion, andthe dimension in the thickness direction of the second portion is increased by folding back the impedance adjusting portion in such a manner as to extend along the second portion.3. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe impedance adjusting portion is continuous with the second portion, andthe dimension in the thickness direction of the second portion is increased by bending the impedance adjusting portion in such a manner as to extend substantially perpendicular to the second portion.4. The method according to claim 1 , whereinthe dimension in the thickness direction of the second portion is increased by disposing the impedance adjusting portion on the second portion.5. A contact comprising:a contact body including a first portion and a second portion, the second portion having a higher impedance than the first portion; andan impedance adjusting portion having electrical conductivity, provided at the second portion of the contact body to increase a dimension in a thickness direction of the second portion.6. The contact according to claim 5 , whereinthe impedance adjusting portion is continuous with the second portion ...

HIGH SPEED, HIGH DENSITY ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

An electrical connector with electrically lossy materials bridging ground members. The lossy conductive members may be formed by filling a settable binder with conductive particles, allowing the partially conductive members to be formed through an insert molding process. Connectors assembled from wafers that contain signal conductors held within an insulative housing may incorporate lossy conductive members by having filled thermal plastic molded onto the insulative housing. The lossy conductive members may be used in conjunction with magnetically lossy materials. The lossy conductive members reduce ground system do resonance within the connector, thereby increasing the high frequency performance of the connector. 151-. (canceled)52. An electrical connector comprising:a first layer formed from an insulative material;a plurality of conductors, each of the conductors having an intermediate portion disposed in the first layer; anda second layer adjacent the first layer that is formed from an electrically lossy material, the second layer configured to provide electrical bridging between the plurality of conductors.53. The electrical connector of claim 52 , wherein there is no physical contact between the plurality of conductors and the second layer claim 52 , and the bridging between the plurality of conductors occurs capacitively between each of the plurality of conductors and the second layer.54. The electrical connector of claim 52 , wherein the intermediate portion of each of the plurality of conductors further comprises:an edge; anda planar surface extending substantially perpendicular from the edge to facilitate the electrical bridging between the plurality of conductors.55. The electrical connector of claim 54 , wherein there is no physical contact between the plurality of conductors and the second layer claim 54 , and the electrical bridging between the plurality of conductors occurs capacitively between each of the plurality of conductors and the second layer. ...

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR IDENTIFYING THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL POSITIONING OF ELECTRODES OF LEADS FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION SYSTEMS

A lead assembly for an electrical stimulation system includes terminals disposed along a proximal end of a lead body and electrodes disposed along a distal end of the lead body. The electrodes include segmented electrodes. At least one distal marker is disposed along the distal end of the lead body. The distal marker identifies the circumferential position of at least one of the segmented electrodes along the lead body. The distal marker is aligned with at least one of the segmented electrodes along the longitudinal length of the lead body. At least one proximal marker is disposed along the proximal end of the lead body. The proximal marker is aligned with the distal marker along the longitudinal length of the lead body. The distal marker and the proximal marker are discontinuous with one another along the lead body. 1. A lead assembly for an electrical stimulation system , the lead assembly comprising:a lead body having a distal end, a proximal end, a longitudinal length, and a circumference;a plurality of electrodes disposed along the distal end of the lead body, the plurality of electrodes comprising a plurality of segmented electrodes, wherein each of the plurality of segmented electrodes extends partially around the circumference of the lead body;a plurality of terminals disposed along the proximal end of the lead body;a plurality of conductors electrically coupling at least one of the plurality of electrodes to at least one of the plurality of lead terminals;at least one distal marker disposed along the distal end of the lead body, the distal marker identifying the circumferential position of at least one of the plurality of segmented electrodes along the lead body, wherein the distal marker is aligned with the at least one of the plurality of segmented electrodes along the longitudinal length of the lead body; andat least one proximal marker disposed along the proximal end of the lead body, wherein the proximal marker is aligned with the distal marker along ...

ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTOR FABRICATION METHOD

An electrical power connector fabrication method includes employing a cold drawing technique by using a series of dies to repeatedly draw a metal round rod into a thin thickness conducting contact bar, processing one end of the thin thickness conducting contact bar into a mating contact portion, stamping a part of the thin thickness conducting contact to form a mounting portion, cutting off the thin thickness conducting contact bar to obtain a finished metal contact formed of the mounting portion and the mating contact portion, repeating the aforesaid steps to obtain a large amount of metal contacts, attaching individual metal contacts to respective locating notches of a contact material strip, using an injection molding technique to mold electrically insulative housings on the metal contacts to form a number of electrical power connectors at a time, and then removing the contact material strip from the metal contacts. 1. An electrical power connector fabrication method , comprising the steps of:(a) employing a cold drawing technique to draw a metal round rod into a thin thickness conducting contact bar;(b) processing one end of said thin thickness conducting contact bar into a mating contact portion;(c) stamping a part of said thin thickness conducting contact to form a mounting portion;(d) attaching a part of said mounting portion of said thin thickness conducting contact to one of a plurality of locating notches of one contact material strip and then cutting off said thin thickness conducting contacts so that a finished metal contact formed of said mounting portion and said mating contact portion is provided;(e) attaching a plurality of metal contacts in respective locating notches of at least one said contact material strip;(f) inserting at least two mating contact portions of said metal contacts at at least one said contact material strip into at least one cavity of at least one molding mold, and then employing an injection-molding technique to mold an ...

ELECTRODE FOR MEASURING BIO POTENTIAL, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE ELECTRODE, AND SYSTEM FOR MEASURING PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNAL

An electrode for measuring a bio potential includes a conductive adhesive having one side configured to have at least two metal electrodes attached thereto while the electrode is being used, and another side configured to be attached to a living body while the electrode is being used, the conductive adhesive having a predetermined area and a predetermined thickness; and a supporting element configured to support the conductive adhesive while the conductive adhesive is attached to the living body; wherein an impedance is formed between the at least two metal electrodes while the at least two metal electrodes are attached to the side of the conductive adhesive, the impedance depending on a thickness of the conductive adhesive and having a value that prevents the at least two metal electrodes from being shorted together. 1. An electrode for measuring a bio potential , the electrode comprising:a conductive adhesive having one side configured to have at least two metal electrodes attached thereto while the electrode is being used, and another side configured to be attached to a living body while the electrode is being used, the conductive adhesive having a predetermined area and a predetermined thickness; anda supporting element configured to support the conductive adhesive while the conductive adhesive is attached to the living body;wherein an impedance is formed between the at least two metal electrodes while the at least two metal electrodes are attached to the side of the conductive adhesive, the impedance depending on a thickness of the conductive adhesive and having a value that prevents the at least two metal electrodes from being shorted together.2. The electrode of claim 1 , further comprising an adhesion material coated on one side of the supporting element claim 1 , the one side of the supporting element facing the living body while the conductive adhesive is attached to the living body claim 1 , the adhesion material contacting the living body and adhering to ...

Multi-contact universally jointed power and/or signal connector devices constructed utilizing deformed printed circuit boards

An adjustable at least three-way electrical connector device for signal, power, voice and/or data communication, comprising at least three adjustable electrical connections utilizing a ball and socket type physical connection device, preferably including a weatherproofing gasket, and further including being constructed utilizing deformable printed circuit boards, deformed and embedded in thermosetting plastic material with elastomeric properties, and including methods of construction. 16.-. (canceled)7. A method for forming an adjustable at least three-way electrical connector for signal , voice , digital data and/or power , comprising:printing and shaping multiple printed circuit boards (PCBs) on sheets of heat deformable plastic having a first side and a second side that permit adequate separation of electrical circuitry;selectively connecting circuitry on the first side to the second side;deforming by heat molding the printed circuit boards into appropriate three-dimensional shapes;assembling the boards into two matable, three-dimensional configurations and;embedding the two configurations in thermosetting plastic material with elastomeric properties that permit repeated coupling and decoupling of the two embedded configurations.8. The method of wherein the printed circuit boards are printed flat using a copper foil stamping technique.9. The method of wherein circuitry on the first side and the second side of the sheet is connected by punching and soldering at specific contact points.10. The method of wherein the PCB boards are deformed into hemispherical and/or cylindrical shapes of appropriate diameter.11. The method of that includes assembling the PCB's into configurations wherein two PCB's are formed into cylindrical armatures that pass through the centers of other PCB shapes.12. The method of that includes soldering individual PCB components together to complete electrical circuitry. This application is a divisional of applicant's co-pending application Ser. ...

METHOD FOR FORMING NEGATIVE ELECTRODE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING LITHIUM SECONDARY BATTERY

The number of steps is reduced in the formation process of an electrode. Deterioration of the electrode is suppressed. A highly reliable lithium secondary battery is provided by suppressing the deterioration of the electrode. A method for forming a negative electrode and a method for manufacturing a lithium secondary battery including the negative electrode are provided. In the method for forming the negative electrode, graphene oxide, a plurality of particulate negative electrode active materials, and a precursor of polyimide are mixed to form slurry; the slurry is applied over a negative electrode current collector; and the slurry applied over the negative electrode current collector is heated at a temperature higher than or equal to 200° C. and lower than or equal to 400° C. so that the precursor of the polyimide is imidized. The graphene oxide is reduced in heating the slurry to imidize the precursor of the polyimide. 1. A method for forming a negative electrode , comprising the steps of:mixing graphene oxide, a plurality of particulate negative electrode active materials, and a precursor of polyimide to form slurry;applying the slurry over a negative electrode current collector; andheating the slurry at a temperature higher than or equal to 200° C. and lower than or equal to 400° C. so that the precursor of the polyimide is imidized,wherein the graphene oxide is reduced in the step of heating the slurry to imidize the precursor of the polyimide.2. The method for forming a negative electrode according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate negative electrode active materials are silicon particles.3. The method for forming a negative electrode according to claim 1 , wherein the particulate negative electrode active materials are lithium claim 1 , aluminum claim 1 , a carbon-based material claim 1 , tin claim 1 , tin oxide claim 1 , silicon oxide claim 1 , silicon carbide claim 1 , a silicon alloy claim 1 , or germanium.4. The method for forming a negative electrode ...

CELL CONNECTOR

A cell connector is provided by means of which an electrically conductive connection between a voltage tapping point and a voltage tapping line can be established, wherein the cell connector is for the connection of a first cell terminal of a first electro-chemical cell and a second cell terminal of a second electro-chemical cell and includes a voltage tapping point with a contact element for connection to a terminal element of a voltage tapping line and also a longitudinal axis and a peripheral wall extending about the longitudinal axis. The contact element includes a base material, which is at least partially pre-coated with a contacting material in an initial state, and reshaped from the initial state into a final state such that the proportion of the peripheral wall coated with the contacting material to the overall peripheral angular extent of the peripheral wall amounts to more than 50%. 1. A cell connector for the electrically conductive connection of a first cell terminal of a first electro-chemical cell and a second cell terminal of a second electro-chemical cell ,comprising a voltage tapping point with a contact element for the electrically conductive connection to a terminal element of a voltage tapping line,wherein the contact element comprises a longitudinal axis and a peripheral wall extending around the longitudinal axis,wherein the contact element comprises a base material which is at least partially pre-coated with a contacting material in an initial state and is reshaped from the initial state into a final state in such a manner that the proportion of the part of the peripheral wall that is coated with the contacting material to the overall peripheral angular extent of the peripheral wall amounts to more than 50%.2. The cell connector in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the peripheral wall of the contact element is coated with the contacting material over a peripheral angular extent (α) of at least approximately 270° in the final state.3. The cell ...

METHOD OF FORMING CONNECTOR WITH ISOLATED CONDUCTIVE PATHS

An apparatus includes a pair of connectors, two or more conductive paths formed in each connector in the pair of connectors, and a shroud encompassing at least a portion of the pair of connectors. The pair of connectors includes a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is substantially more flexible than the second connector, and each connector in the pair of connectors includes a bulkhead. Each of the two or more conductive paths in each connector in the pair of connectors is electrically isolated from all other conductive elements in the pair of connectors. The shroud is located between the bulkheads and disposed about the pair of connectors when the pair of connectors are coupled together electrically. 1. (canceled)2. A method comprising:assembling, at least partially, a connector having a groove;securing a flexible member in the groove; andflowing solder into the flexible member in the groove.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein flowing solder into the flexible member in the groove comprises:placing the solder in contact with the flexible member; andheating the flexible member to cause solder to flow into the flexible member in the groove.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein placing the solder in contact with the flexible member comprises: wrapping solder adjacent to the groove.5. The method of claim 3 , wherein heating the flexible member to cause solder to flow into the flexible member in the groove comprises: heating the flexible member by resistive heating.6. The method of claim 5 , wherein heating the flexible member by resistive heating comprises: generating a current in the flexible member.7. The method of claim 3 , wherein heating the flexible member to cause solder to flow into the flexible member in the groove comprises: heating the flexible member using a heat source.8. The method of claim 2 , wherein securing the flexible member in the groove comprises: wrapping a wire in the groove to secure the flexible member between the wire and ...

Water Proof Press Contact Terminal and Method for Forming Water Proof Press Contact Terminal

A water proof press contact terminal includes a base portion, a pair of first press contact pieces, a pair of second press contact pieces, and a covering member. The first press contact pieces are provided at both sides of a front part of the base portion. The second press contact pieces are provided at both sides of a rear part of the base portion, press contact a sheath of a wire. The covering member is provided on the base portion. A core wire of the wire is inserted into the covering member so as to be covered in a waterproof manner, and is press contacted by the first press contact pieces together with the covering member. 1. A water proof press contact terminal , comprising:a base portion;a pair of first press contact pieces, provided at both sides of a front part of the base portion;a pair of second press contact pieces, provided at both sides of a rear part of the base portion, and configured to press contact a sheath of a wire; anda covering member provided on the base portion,wherein a core wire of the wire is inserted into the covering member so as to be covered in a waterproof manner, and is press contacted by the first press contact pieces together with the covering member.2. The water proof press contact terminal as set forth in claim 1 , whereinthe covering member includes a bottom part extending along the base portion and a folded part folded from a front end of the bottom part and extending rearward, andthe core wire is inserted into a gap between the bottom part and the folded part, and the folded part is press contacted by the first press contact pieces together with the core wire.3. The water proof press contact terminal as set forth in claim 2 , whereinat least a front end part of the gap is covered with the pair of the first press contact pieces in a state where the core wire is press contacted thereby.4. The water proof press contact terminal as set forth in claim 2 , whereinat least a front end part of the gap is covered with a pair of side ...

ELECTRICAL FEMALE TERMINAL

An electrical female terminal, manufactured from a single metal sheet, comprising a crimping portion and a contact portion adapted to mate with a corresponding male terminal to be inserted therein, the contact portion comprising an outer frame having a top wall, a bottom wall parallel and opposed to the top wall, and two side walls, an inner frame encased in the outer frame, a first elastic contact member extending from the inner frame, and bearing on an inner portion of the bottom wall, a second elastic contact member extending from the inner frame and bearing on an inner portion of the top wall. The first and second elastic contact members have a convex shape oriented toward one another. 1. An electrical female terminal , manufactured from a single metal sheet , comprising a crimping portion and a contact portion adapted to mate with a corresponding male terminal to be inserted therein in a front portion of the contact portion , the contact portion comprising :an outer frame having a top wall, a bottom wall parallel and opposed to the top wall, and two side walls perpendicular to and joining the top and bottom walls,an inner frame encased in a rear portion of the outer frame,a first elastic contact member extending from the inner frame and bearing on an inner portion of the bottom wall,a second elastic contact member extending from the inner frame and bearing on an inner portion of the top wall,the first and second elastic contact members having a convex shape oriented toward one another.2. The terminal according to claim 1 , wherein the first elastic contact member and the second elastic contact member are symmetrically arranged relative to a terminal insertion plane parallel to the top wall.3. The terminal according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second elastic contact members have respectively a base portion rigid with the inner frame claim 1 , a curved portion and a sliding portion slidingly bearing on the inner portion respectively of the top and ...

SURGICAL FASTENERS COATED WITH WOUND TREATMENT MATERIALS

The present disclosure relates to surgical fasteners and more particularly to surgical fasteners coated with wound treatment materials. According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a surgical fastener for use in combination with a surgical fastener applying apparatus is provided. The surgical fastener includes a pair of legs; a crown interconnecting the pair of legs; and a wound treatment material coating at least a portion of the legs and crown. 116-. (canceled)17. A surgical fastener for use in combination with a surgical fastener applying apparatus , the surgical fastener comprising: a pair of legs; a crown interconnecting the pair of legs; and a wound treatment material impregnated into the legs and the crown , the fastener being made of at least one of stainless steel and titanium , and the wound treatment material includes a material selected from the group consisting of glycolide , glycolic acid , lactide , lactic acid , p-dioxanone , .alpha.-caprolactone and trimethylene carbonate.18. The surgical fastener according to claim 17 , wherein the surgical fastener is a staple.19. The surgical fastener according to claim 17 , wherein the surgical fastener comprises a two-part fastener.20. The surgical fastener according to claim 17 , wherein the material is at least one of Polyglycolic Acid (PGA) and Polylactic Acid (PLA).21. The surgical fastener according to claim 17 , further comprising a hemostat selected from the group consisting of fibrin-based claim 17 , collagen-based claim 17 , oxidized regenerated cellulose-based and gelatin-based topical hemostats.22. The surgical fastener according to claim 17 , further comprising a medicament selected from the group consisting of drugs claim 17 , enzymes claim 17 , growth factors claim 17 , peptides claim 17 , proteins claim 17 , dyes claim 17 , diagnostic agents or hemostasis agents claim 17 , monoclonal antibodies claim 17 , or any other pharmaceutical used in the prevention of stenosis claim 17 ,23. The ...

ELECTRICAL POWER CONNECTOR PREPARATION METHOD

An electrical power connector preparation method for making electrical power connectors by: employing a cold drawing technique with a series of dies to repeatedly draw a metal round rod into a thin thickness conducting contact bar, processing one end of the thin thickness conducting contact bar into a mating contact portion, stamping a part of the thin thickness conducting contact to form a mounting portion, repeating the aforesaid steps to obtain a large amount of metal contacts, using one or multiple contact material strips to hold multiple metal contacts in multiple sets, electroplating the metal contacts, using an insert molding technique to mold an electrically insulative terminal block on each set of metal contacts, and then assembling each set of metal contacts and the associating electrically insulative terminal block with one respective electrically insulative housing so that multiple electrical power connectors are obtained after removal of the contact material strips. 1. An electrical power connector preparation method , comprising the steps of:(a) employing a cold drawing technique to draw a metal round rod into a thin thickness conducting contact bar;(b) processing one end of said thin thickness conducting contact bar into a mating contact portion;(c) stamping a part of said thin thickness conducting contact to form a mounting portion;(d) attaching a part of said mounting portion of said thin thickness conducting contact to one of a plurality of locating notches of one contact material strip and then cutting off said thin thickness conducting contact subject to a predetermined length to obtain a finished metal contact;(e) repeating steps (a)˜(d) to obtain a plurality of said metal contacts and to have said metal contacts be positioned in respective locating notches of at least one said contact material strip in such a manner that a predetermined number of said metal contacts is arranged in a set and multiple sets of said metal contacts are spaced from ...

Contact, connector and method for manufacturing connector

A contact includes: a cable connection portion that is connected to a signal line in an exterior cable; a fixed portion that is extended toward a front edge of the contact from the cable connection portion, and fixed to an exterior connector cover; and a connector connection portion that is extended toward the front edge of the contact from the fixed portion, and connected to a conductor of an exterior connector.

DOUBLE THREADED TISSUE TACK

There is disclosed a threaded tissue tack for use in approximating and securing a pair of tissue sections together. The threaded tissue tack has a central body portion and first and second screws extending from opposite ends of the central body portion. The first screw includes a left-hand thread and the second includes a right-hand thread. Engagement structure is provided on the central body portion to rotate the threaded tissue tack about its longitudinal axis and into the pair of tissue sections. There is also disclosed a tack driver for rotating the threaded tissue tack into the tissue. Guards are provided intermediate first and second ends of the central body portion and the first and second screws to protect surrounding tissue from the tack driver. 1. A system for approximating and securing a pair of tissue sections together comprising:a self penetrating tissue tack including a central body portion and a first screw and a second screw extending from apposite ends of the central body portion, the central body portion including a driven structure; anda tack driver for rotating the tissue tack, the tack driver including a housing having a power source and drive structure extending from the housing and movable by the power source, wherein the drive structure of the tack driver is engageable with the driven structure of the tissue tack to rotate the tissue tack about its longitudinal axis such that the first and second screws directly penetrate into, engage and are drawn into the pair of tissue sections to approximate the pair of tissue sections.2. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the driven structure is a plurality of teeth formed about a circumference of the central body portion.3. The system as recited in claim 1 , wherein the driven structure is a plurality of slots formed in a circumference of the central body portion.4. The system as recited in claim 2 , wherein the drive structure includes a drivetrain having a plurality of teeth extending distally ...

ELECTRICAL CONTACT AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE

In one embodiment is provided a method of manufacturing a female electrical contact from a piece of material by removal of material from the piece of material by machining. The removal of material comprises forming at least one first hole in a first end of the material to form a contact portion, the at least one first hole formed along a longitudinal axis; making at least two slits in the contact portion to produce contact fingers, the slits extending from the first end along at least a portion of length of the contact portion. A corresponding single piece female contact is provided. Another embodiment provides a latching mechanism for an electrical connector housing, the latching mechanism comprising: a planar body portion; a neck portion extending in a first direction from one end of the body portion, the neck portion including a raised portion; and a locking member. 1. A method of manufacturing a female electrical contact from a single piece of material by removal of material from the piece of material by machining , the removal of material comprising the steps of:forming at least one first hole in a first end of the material to form a contact portion, the at least one first hole formed along a longitudinal axis of the material;making at least two slits in the contact portion to produce contact fingers, the slits extending from the first end along at least a portion of length of the contact portion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the piece of material is bar stock.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first hole is formed by drilling.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the at least one first hole is cylindrical.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein two slits are made at substantially ninety degrees to the other to quarter the contact portion claim 1 , and wherein the point at which the slits intersect one another lies along the longitudinal axis of the contact.6. The method of claim 1 , including the further step of:bending the contact fingers ...

CONNECTING ELEMENTS FOR PRODUCING HYBRID ELECTRONIC CIRCUITS

A connecting system having a female element including a hollow flared part for receiving and guiding a male element and a hollow mating part for mating with the male element. A part to be mated of the male element has an outside diameter that before the mating is larger than an inside diameter of the mating part of the female element, and the part to be mated of the male element is made of a material that can be strained and has a corrugated transverse cross section, so as to contract when it is plugged into the mating part of the female element, and/or the mating part of the female connection element is made of a material that can be strained and has a corrugated transverse cross section, so as to dilate when the part to be mated of the male element is plugged into it. 1. A female connection element comprising a hollow flared portion for receiving and guiding a male connection element and a hollow mating portion , formed in continuation of the flared portion , for mating with the male connection element , wherein the mating portion is made of a deformable material and has a corrugated transverse cross-section having an internal diameter before the mating smaller than the external diameter of the male element before the mating , when the part to be mated of the male connection element is fitted into it.2. A male connection element intended to cooperate with a female connection element which comprises a hollow flared portion for receiving and guiding the male connection element and a hollow mating portion , formed in extension of the flared portion , for mating with the male connection element , wherein a portion to be mated of the male connection element is made of a deformable material and has a corrugated transverse cross-section having an external diameter before the mating greater than the internal diameter before the mating of the mating portion of the female element , to contract when it is fitted into said mating portion.3. A system for connecting a first ...

Continuity maintaining biasing member

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

Method of Preparing Silver-Based Electrical Contact Materials with Directionally Arranged Reinforcing Particles

A method of preparing silver-based electrical contact materials with directionally arranged reinforcing particles includes steps of: (1) preparing composite powders with Ag coating on the reinforcing phase by chemical plating coating; (2) granulating; (3) placing the granulated powders and the matrix silver powders into the powder mixer for mixing; (4) cold-isostatically pressing; (5) sintering; (6) hot-presssing; (7) hot-extruding, thereby obtaining the reinforcing silver-based electrical contact materials with directionally arranged particles. Regardless of the size of reinforcing particles, the present invention can obtain particle-reinforced silver-based materials with excellent electrical performance The process is simple and easy to operate, and places no special requirements on the equipment. Furthermore, the resistance to welding and arc erosion, and the conductivity of the material prepared by the present invention can be greatly improved. Moreover, the processing performance is excellent. 1. A method of preparing silver-based electrical contact materials with directionally arranged reinforcing particles comprising steps of:{'sub': 3', '3', '3, '(A) dissolving reinforcing powders in hydrazine hydrate solution, adding the mixed solution into AgNOsolution for stirring, simultaneously adding ammonia for adjusting a PH value of the solution, filtering out precipitation following the reaction, and washing and drying the filtered precipitation, thereby obtaining composite powders with Ag coating on the reinforcing phase, wherein a weight ratio of the reinforcing phase to AgNOis calculated according to a content of the material needed, and a weight ratio of the hydrazine hydrate to AgNOis calculated according to Ag ion reduced by the hydrazine hydrate;'}(B) granulating the composite powders obtained from the step (A);(C) placing the powders obtained from the step (B) and the matrix silver powders into a powder mixer for mixing, wherein a weight ratio of the ...

Skin Closure Clamping Device And Procedure

A skin closure clamping device includes: (a) a strip whose outer surface includes a front portion that has a number of cavities therein, (b) an assortment of pegs or male staples fabricated from a biodegradable material, each having distal and proximal ends, and wherein each of the pegs' distal ends is configured to pierce a patient's skin, and each of the pegs' proximal ends is configured to allow it to be detachably fitted into one of the cavities of the strip, and each peg's outer surface proximate its distal end having a ratcheting mechanism, and (c) a female member having an outer surface with a front portion that includes an opening configured to receive the pegs' distal ends in such a manner that the pegs' ratcheting mechanisms interact with the opening to adjustable lock together each of the pegs to the female member so as to apply a compressive force between them that aids in holding a patient's skin together while it heals. 1. An improved skin closure device that a caregiver uses for joining tissues together , said device of the type having a staple with an elongated outer surface that extends between a distal end which is configured to pierce the skin of a patient and a proximal end , and an axial centerline that serves to define the axial length between said staple ends , a female member having an outer surface that includes a front portion with an opening which is configured to align with said staple axial centerline to receive said staple distal end , wherein the improvements to said skin closure device comprising:a base affixed to the proximal end of said staple and said base having a configuration that is adapted to provide a specific surface area for contact with said female member front portion, and wherein said base specific surface area is chosen so as to minimize the stresses that are applied to said tissue that is being joined,a ratchet mechanism affixed to the outer surface of said staple and said ratchet mechanism having a configuration that ...

ELECTROSTATIC CHUCK HAVING REDUCED POWER LOSS

Embodiments of the invention generally relate to an electrostatic chuck having reduced power loss, and methods and apparatus for reducing power loss in an electrostatic chuck, as well as methods for testing and manufacture thereof. In one embodiment, an electrostatic chuck is provided. The electrostatic chuck includes a conductive base, and a ceramic body disposed on the conductive base, the ceramic body comprising an electrode and one or more heating elements embedded therein, wherein the ceramic body comprises a dissipation factor of about 0.11 to about 0.16 and a capacitance of about 750 picoFarads to about 950 picoFarads between the electrode and the one or more heating elements. 1. An electrostatic chuck , comprising:a conductive base; anda ceramic body disposed on the conductive base, the ceramic body comprising an electrode embedded therein, wherein the ceramic body comprises a dissipation factor of about 0.11 to about 0.16.2. The electrostatic chuck of claim 1 , wherein the ceramic body comprises one or more heating elements embedded therein.3. The electrostatic chuck of claim 2 , wherein the ceramic body comprises a capacitance of about 750 picoFarads to about 950 picoFarads between the electrode and the one or more heating elements.4. The electrostatic chuck of claim 1 , wherein the ceramic body comprises an outer heating element and an inner heating element.5. The electrostatic chuck of claim 4 , wherein the ceramic body comprises a capacitance of about 750 picoFarads to about 950 picoFarads between the electrode and the inner and outer heating elements.6. The electrostatic chuck of claim 1 , wherein the ceramic body further comprises a top dielectric thickness of about 0.041 inches to about 0.044 inches between a surface of the electrode and a surface of the ceramic body.7. The electrostatic chuck of claim 6 , wherein the ceramic body comprises one or more heating elements embedded therein.8. The electrostatic chuck of claim 7 , wherein the ceramic body ...

THREE-DIMENSIONAL NETWORK ALUMINUM POROUS BODY FOR CURRENT COLLECTOR, ELECTRODE USING THE ALUMINUM POROUS BODY, AND BATTERY, CAPACITOR AND LITHIUM-ION CAPACITOR EACH USING THE ELECTRODE

It is an object of the present invention to provide a sheet-shaped three-dimensional network aluminum porous body for a current collector which is suitably used for electrodes for nonaqueous electrolyte batteries and electrodes for capacitors, an electrode and a capacitor each using the same. In such a three-dimensional network aluminum porous body for a current collector, the aluminum porous body has been made to have a compressive strength in a thickness direction of 0.2 MPa or more in order to efficiently fill an active material into the sheet-shaped three-dimensional network aluminum porous body. 1. An electrode comprising:a sheet-shaped three-dimensional network aluminum porous body for a current collector; andactive material filled in the aluminum porous body,wherein the aluminum porous body has a compressive strength in a thickness direction of 0.2 MPa or more, andwherein a skeleton of the aluminum porous body has a surface roughness (Ra) of 0.5 μm or more and 10 μm or less.2. The electrode according to claim 1 , wherein the press-in pressure for filling the aluminum porous body with slurry including the active material is adjusted to 0.2 MPa or less.3. The electrode according to claim 1 , wherein the aluminum porous body has an average cell diameter of 50 μm or more and 800 μm or less.4. The electrode according to claim 1 , wherein the sheet-shaped three-dimensional network aluminum porous body contains at least one element selected from the group consisting of Cr claim 1 , Mn claim 1 , Fe claim 1 , Co claim 1 , Ni claim 1 , Cu claim 1 , and Ti.5. The electrode according to claim 3 , wherein the average cell diameter is 200 μm or more and 500 μm or less.612-. (canceled)13. A nonaqueous electrolyte battery claim 1 , comprising using the electrode according to .1418-. (canceled)19. A capacitor using a nonaqueous electrolytic solution claim 1 , comprising using the electrode according to .2024-. (canceled)25. A lithium ion-capacitor using a nonaqueous ...

RETAINING AND CONTACTING ELEMENT, CONTACTING ARRANGEMENT AND METHOD FOR ESTABLISHING A CONTACTING ARRANGEMENT

The invention relates to a retaining and contacting element () having a substantially U-shaped cross section comprising: 1. A retaining and contacting element having a substantially U-shaped cross section comprising:a web,a first flange and a second flange, wherein the flanges extend from an upper side of the web,a moulding extending from the second flange in parallel to the web,a plurality of conductive paths arranged at least on part of an upper side of the moulding, wherein a longitudinal extension of the conductive paths runs in parallel with a longitudinal extension of the web.2. The retaining and contacting element according to claim 1 , wherein at least one live hinge is arranged in the moulding dividing the moulding into at least two sections.3. The retaining and contacting element according to claim 2 , wherein at least two live hinges are arranged in the moulding dividing the moulding into at least three sections.4. The retaining and contacting element according to claim 2 , the live hinge substantially runs in parallel with the second flange.5. The retaining and contacting element according to claim 2 , wherein the live hinge is arranged at a lower side of the moulding opposite the upper side.6. The retaining and contacting element according to claim 5 , wherein the live hinge is arranged as a wedge shaped notch cut into the lower side of the moulding.7. The retaining and contacting element according to claim 3 , wherein the plurality of conductive paths extend over three neighbouring sections of the moulding claim 3 , one of the neighboring sections being adjacent the second flange claim 3 , and wherein the first section faces away from the web.8. The retaining and contacting element according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of conductive paths extend from the moulding over an outer face of the second flange to the web at least partially covering the web.9. The retaining and contacting element according to claim 1 , comprising a further moulding ...

Electrical jack connector and fabrication method thereof

An electrical jack connector and fabrication method thereof. The connector includes an resilient conductive leaf spring roll ( 1 ) which mates with a plug, a conductive inner sleeve ( 2 ) and a conductive outer sleeve ( 3 ) sleeved outside of the roll from inside to outside. Bending and protruding terminals of the resilient conductive leaf spring roll ( 1 ), which protrude out of two ends of the conductive inner sleeve ( 2 ), are fixedly clamped between a through-hole in the conductive outer sleeve ( 3 ) and the outside surface of the conductive inner sleeve ( 2 ).

Electrical connector

An electrical connector includes an insulating body and a plurality of first terminals, disposed side by side in the insulating body. The insulating body is formed with at least two bridging-portion removal holes. Bridging portions between the first terminals are capable of being removed through the bridging-portion removal holes. The at least two bridging-portion removal holes are respectively formed through plate surfaces of the insulating body, and the at least two bridging-portion removal holes are arranged in a staggered manner in a front-to-rear direction.

CONNECTOR AND FORMING METHOD THEREOF

A connector comprises a first contact, a housing and an arrangement member other than the housing. The first contact has a contact portion and a terminal portion. The housing holds the contact portion of the first contact so that the contact portion extends along a first direction. The housing is provided with an engaged portion. The arrangement member holds the terminal portion of the first contact so that the terminal portion extends along a second direction intersecting the first direction. The arrangement member is provided with an engaging portion. The engaging portion engages the engaged portion in a direction intersecting the second direction so that the arrangement member is held by the housing and the terminal portion of the first contact is bent to extend along the second direction. 1. A connector comprising:a first contact having a contact portion and a terminal portion;a housing holding the contact portion of the first contact so that the contact portion extends along a first direction, the housing being provided with an engaged portion; andan arrangement member other than the housing, the arrangement member holding the terminal portion of the first contact so that the terminal portion extends along a second direction intersecting the first direction, the arrangement member being provided with an engaging portion, the engaging portion engaging the engaged portion in a direction intersecting the second direction so that the arrangement member is held by the housing and the terminal portion of the first contact is bent to extend along the second direction.2. The connector as recited in claim 1 , wherein the engaging portion engages the engaged portion in a direction perpendicular to the second direction.3. The connector as recited in claim 1 , wherein the engaging portion is in surface-to-surface contact with the engaged portion.4. The connector as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first contact is insert-molded in the housing and the arrangement member.5. ...

METAL PART FOR AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE, A METHOD OF PRODUCING SAME AND AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL EQUIPPED THEREWITH

A metal part for an electric connecting device for connecting at least one stripped conductor end has a base limb, a contact limb that is substantially perpendicular relative to said base limb, and at least one lateral wall. The contact limb together with a clamping limb of a clamping spring forms a spring clamp terminal for an electric conductor to be connected. The metal part requires only a small amount of material in that the contact limb is bent away from the base limb, and the lateral wall is bent away from the contact limb, wherein the bending edge between the contact limb and the base limb runs perpendicular relative to the longitudinal extension of the contact limb and the base limb, while the bending edge between the contact limb and the lateral wall runs parallel relative to the longitudinal extension of the contact limb. 113-. (canceled)14. A metal part for an electrical connecting device for connecting the stripped end of a conductor , comprising:a base leg,a contact leg which is located essentially perpendicular to the base leg, andwith at least a first side wall,wherein the contact leg is constructed to act together with a clamping leg of a clamping spring to form a spring force clamp terminal to which an electrical conductor is connectable,wherein the contact leg is bent away from the base leg and the first side wall is bent away from the contact leg,wherein a bending edge between the contact leg and the base leg runs perpendicular to a longitudinal extension of the contact leg and of the base leg, andwherein a bending edge between the contact leg and the first side wall runs parallel to the longitudinal extension of the contact leg.15. The metal part as claimed in claim 14 , further comprising a second side wall which is bent away from the base leg claim 14 , wherein a bending edge between the second side wall and the base leg running parallel to the longitudinal extension of the second side wall and of the base leg claim 14 , and wherein the first ...

Connector and mating connector

A connector is fixable to an object such as a circuit board. The connector comprises a shell. The shell has a body portion and a fixing portion for fixing the body portion to the circuit board. The body portion is provided with an engagement piece. The fixing portion has a flange and an opening. The flange is configured to be screwed to and pressed against the circuit board. The opening is engaged with the engagement piece so as to press the engagement piece toward the circuit board when the flange is pressed against the circuit board.

METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING AT LEAST ONE FUNCTIONAL AREA ON AN ELECTRIC CONTACT ELEMENT SUCH AS A SWITCHING CONTACT OR A PLUG CONTACT

The invention relates to a method for producing at least one functional region () on an electrical contact element () such as, for example, a switching contact or a plug type contact. The at least one functional region (), for example, a contact location or a connection region for crimping or soldering connections is limited to a partial area of the contact element. In order to prevent the high environmental burden which is disadvantageous in wet-chemical methods and to overcome the restriction to a very small number of materials caused in hot dip methods in physical technical terms, and to substantially improve the spatial possibility for selection and structuring which is insufficient in both techniques, there is provision according to the invention for at least one material coating () to be applied mechanically in a highly selective manner to the contact element in the functional region () and subsequently highly energetic thermal radiation () such as, for example, a particle beam in the form of an ion and/or electron beam, to be directed onto the at least one material coating (). The material coating () can contain new materials or material combinations which cannot be provided by previous methods. The invention further relates to a device for producing such a functional region and a contact element having such a functional region (), the contact element () being produced in accordance with the above method. 132-. (canceled)33. Method for producing at least one functional region on an electrical contact element , the at least one functional region being limited to a partial area of the contact element , wherein at least one material coating is mechanically applied to the contact element in the functional region and a highly energetic thermal radiation is subsequently directed onto the at least one material coating.34. Method according to claim 33 , wherein the material coating is printed on.35. Method according to claim 33 , wherein the material coating is ...

TISSUE FASTENERS AND RELATED DEPLOYMENT SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Surgical tissue fasteners and related deployment systems and methods are disclosed. A tissue fastener used to join multiple tissue layers includes a first member, a second member, and a connecting member connecting the first and second members. In some embodiments, the first and second members are configured to expand from a delivered state to a deployed state in which the fastener secures the tissue layers together. Other tissue fastener embodiments include means for applying a substantially constant force on the tissue layers and/or means for adjusting a length of the connecting member between the first and second members. 172-. (canceled)73. A tissue fastener used to join multiple tissue layers within a body , comprising:a proximal member configured to transform from a delivered state to a deployed state;a distal member configured to transform from a delivered state to a deployed state; anda flexible connecting member connecting the proximal member and the distal member together, wherein, in the deployed state of each of the proximal member and the distal member, the proximal member and the distal member secure the multiple tissue layers together in a manner that permits the proximal member to articulate with respect to the distal member.74. The tissue fastener of claim 73 , wherein claim 73 , in the deployed state of each of the proximal member and the distal member claim 73 , the tissue fastener is configured to permit adjustment of a length of the connecting member between the proximal member and the distal member.75. The tissue fastener of claim 74 , wherein the connecting member extends through at least one of the proximal member and the distal member.76. The tissue fastener of claim 73 , wherein the connecting member includes suture material.77. The tissue fastener of claim 73 , wherein the connecting member includes one of a knit claim 73 , a woven claim 73 , or a braided material.78. The tissue fastener of claim 73 , wherein claim 73 , in the deployed ...

METHOD OF FORMING A CONTACT ELEMENT INCLUDING A HELICAL GROOVE DEFINED IN AN INTERNAL SURFACE

An electrically-conducting contact element includes a section of the contact element defining an aperture. The section is configured to receive a wire cable within the aperture for attachment thereto. The section includes an internal surface with at least one groove having sharp edges formed therein. A wire assembly that includes the electrically-conducting contact and a method to construct the electrically-conducting contact are also presented. The method includes a step of providing the contact element and forming a sharp edge on the internal surface of the contact element. A further step in the method includes altering material on the internal surface of the contact element by a forming means. The forming means may be one of milling, rifling, machining, cutting, indenting, or stamping. A wire assembly and a vehicular electrical wiring harness that respectively include the contact element are also presented. 1. A method to construct an electrically-conducting contact element , comprising:providing a contact element, said contact element having a section defining an aperture and including an internal surface, said section configured to receive a wire cable in said aperture for attachment thereto; andforming a sharp edge in the internal surface of said contact element configured so that when the wire cable and said section of said contact element are attached together, the sharp edge is in electrical communication with the wire cable.2. The method according to claim 1 , wherein the section defines a barrel-type shape.3. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said section includes a seam.4. The method according to claim 2 , wherein said section does not include a seam.5. The method according to claim 1 , wherein said sharp edge is formed by forming a groove in the internal surface of said contact element.6. The method according to claim 5 , wherein said groove is a crooked groove.7. The method according to claim 6 , wherein said wherein said crooked groove defines ...

Staple for use in surgical procedures

A staple is provided having a backspan and a first and second legs extending distally from the backspan. Each of the first and second legs includes a bend dividing each leg into a traversing leg portion and a substantially linear clenching leg portion. A staple plate is positionable over the first and second legs between the backspan and the first and second clenching leg portions. An anvil assembly has first and second movable members which move toward to one another to engage outer surfaces of the first and second clenching leg portions. There is further disclosed a method of forming the staple through tissue.

STAPLER CARTRIDGE WITH STAPLES FRANGIBLY AFFIXED THERETO

A surgical apparatus may include a cartridge, and surgical staples affixed to and frangibly separable from that cartridge. A method for surgical stapling utilizing that apparatus may include providing at least one wedge; and moving at least one wedge into the cartridge, where that moving deforms and then shears from the cartridge at least one staple. A method of manufacturing an apparatus for use with a surgical stapler may include fabricating a cartridge configured to be received by the surgical stapler; fabricating staples; and fixing the staples to the cartridge. 1. A method of manufacturing a staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapler , comprising:fabricating an upper surface of the staple cartridge with at least one opening for deployment of at least one staple there-through;attaching at least one longitudinal-extending rail member within a body of the staple cartridge with a vertical space or gap between a bottom of the upper surface of the staple cartridge and a top of the longitudinal-extending rail member; andcoupling a least one staple along the rail member at a position or location that allows the staple to be deployed through the opening of the upper surface of the staple cartridge.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the staple is coupled to the top of the longitudinal-extending rail member.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the staple is coupled to the longitudinal-extending rail member through a stem member or a stem portion of the staple.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the thickness of the stem member or the stem portion of the staple is the same or less than the vertical space or gap between the bottom of the upper surface of the staple cartridge and the top of the longitudinal-extending rail member.5. The method of further comprising pinning the stem member or the stem portion of the staple to the rail member.6. A method of manufacturing a staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapler claim 3 , comprising:fabricating an upper surface of ...

COPPER ALLOY AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL FOR CONNECTING PARTS, AND MATING-TYPE CONNECTING PART AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE SAME

A copper sheet is adjusted to have arithmetic mean roughness Ra of from 0.5 μm to 4.0 μm in a direction parallel to a sliding direction upon connection, mean projection-depression interval of from 0.01 mm to 0.3 mm in the direction, skewness of less than 0, and protrusion peak portion height of 1 μm or less. A Sn surface coating layer group X as a plurality of parallel lines is included, and a Cu—Sn alloy coating layer is adjacent to each side of each Sn coating layer. Maximum height roughness is 10 μm or less in a direction of part insertion. The sheet is surface-roughened by pressing when stamped, thereby forming depressions as a plurality of parallel lines in its surface. The sheet is then plated with Cu and Sn, followed by reflowing. 18-. (canceled)9. A method for producing a mating-type connecting part , the method comprising:stamping a copper sheet into a predetermined shape,pressing a surface of the copper sheet, thereby surface-roughening the copper sheet and forming depressions as a plurality of parallel lines during, before, or after the stamping, thenpost-plating the surface of the surface-roughened copper sheet, andreflowing after the post-plating,wherein the mating-type connecting part comprises, on an outermost surface thereof on a side that is configured to contact with a mating part, a mixture of a Cu—Sn alloy coating layer and a Sn coating layer,the Sn coating layer is smoothed by reflowing,the Sn coating layer comprises a Sn coating layer group as a plurality of parallel lines,the Cu—Sn alloy coating layer is adjacent to each side of each of Sn coating layer comprising the Sn coating layer group, anda maximum height roughness Rz is 10 μm or less in a direction of part insertion.10. The method according to claim 9 , wherein the Sn coating layers of the Sn coating layer group have a width of from 1 to 500 μm claim 9 , and claim 9 , of the Sn coating layers of the Sn coating layer group claim 9 , an interval between adjacent Sn coating layers is from ...

Interposer Plate

The disclosure relates to interposer assembly plates with large numbers of closely spaced contact apertures extending through the plates and contact members inserted into and retained in the apertures. 1. An interposer assembly for forming electrical connections between contacts on opposed substrates , the interposer assembly comprising , a flat plate formed of thermoplastic resin , the plate having opposed top and bottom surfaces and a central plane located equidistant between the top and bottom surfaces , and a plurality of contact apertures extending through the plate , each aperture having opposed aperture walls; and a plurality of contact members , each contact member having a central portion in a contact aperture , an upper contact portion extending upwardly from the central portion toward the plate top surface and a lower contact portion extending downwardly from the central portion toward the plate bottom surface , the central portion having opposed side edges engaging the aperture walls and one or more rounded contact protrusions on a first side edge , each protrusion elastically stressing the resin in an aperture wall; the total of the stress forces exerted on the plate by the contact protrusions being essentially zero at the plane so that the plate is substantially flat.2. The assembly as in wherein each protrusion extends into an elastically deformed recess in an aperture wall.3. The assembly as in including each contact member includes one or more protrusions on a side edge claim 2 , said protrusions extending into and stressing the resin in the aperture wall.4. The assembly as in including opposed slots in each contact aperture claim 2 , each slot extending to one side of the plate claim 2 , said contact member side edges in said slots.5. The assembly as in wherein said apertures are generally cylindrical.6. The assembly as in wherein each contact member has a uniform thickness and includes a spring contact.7. The assembly as in wherein each aperture ...

Wound healing system

A novel system for securing a material to tissue is disclosed. The system may include a body and a plurality of engagement members extending from the body. The engagement members may be adapted to at least partially traverse the material, and each engagement member may include a support at least partially traversing the material and at least one securing member extending from the support and adapted to engage the tissue. The system may be useful for facilitating wound healing by maintaining contact between tissue and a material, such as a skin graft, during healing.

BUTTRESS ATTACHMENT FEATURES FOR SURGICAL STAPLING APPARATUS

An end effector assembly for use with a surgical stapler, comprising a staple cartridge having a tissue contacting surface, an anvil plate having a tissue contacting surface, a buttress material releasably disposed on the tissue contacting surfaces of each of the staple cartridge and the anvil plate, and an epoxy positioned onto the tissue contacting surfaces of each of the staple cartridge and anvil plate defining an attachment zone configured to retain the respective buttress material atop the respective tissue contacting surfaces. 1. A staple cartridge for use with a surgical stapling apparatus , the staple cartridge comprising:a cartridge body including a tissue contacting surface defining a plurality of staple retaining slots, the tissue contacting surface of the cartridge body being fabricated from a first material;a staple disposed within each staple retaining slot of the cartridge body;a buttress material releasably disposed on the tissue contacting surface of the cartridge body; andan epoxy positioned on the tissue contacting surface of the cartridge body defining an attachment zone configured to retain the buttress material atop the tissue contacting surface.2. The staple cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the epoxy is an ultraviolet light curable epoxy.3. The staple cartridge of claim 2 , wherein the tissue contacting surface has a first and second outer edge.4. The staple cartridge of claim 3 , wherein the tissue contacting surface has a distal end such that a distal attachment zone is positioned from the first outer edge to the second outer edge.5. The staple cartridge of claim 4 , wherein the tissue contacting surface has a proximal end such that a first proximal attachment zone is positioned parallel to the first outer edge and second proximal attachment zone is positioned parallel to the second outer edge.6. The staple cartridge of claim 5 , wherein the staple cartridge defines a central longitudinal slot configured to enable passage of a knife blade ...

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR ATTACHING SOFT TISSUE TO BONE

A method and apparatus including at least one anchor and at least one suture assembly. The anchor comprising a body and a suture capture element formed in the body for attaching at least one suture to the anchor The suture capture element being configured so as to permit the suture to be snared by the capture element after the anchor has been attached to bone. The suture assembly including a first loop and a second loop. The suture assembly being configured to attach to soft tissue or bone with at least one of the first and second loops disposed about the suture capture element of the anchor. 1. An apparatus , comprising:at least one anchor comprising a body and a suture capture element formed in the body for attaching at least one suture to the anchor, the suture capture element being configured so as to permit the suture to be snared by the capture element after the anchor has been attached to bone; andat least one suture assembly including a first loop and a second loop, the suture assembly being configured to attach to soft tissue or bone with at least one of the first and second loops disposed about the suture capture element of the anchor.2. The apparatus of wherein the suture assembly comprises:a first segment of a strand of suture; anda second segment of a strand of suture that is elongate along a central axis so as to define a length, the first segment woven at least into the second segment along a portion of the length of the second segment so as to define a stitch lock having at least two woven segments of the first segment that are woven at least into the second segment, each of the woven segments defined at least by an entry location whereby the first segment enters the second segment, wherein the woven segments are configured to translate through the second segment strand when the second segment is in tension at a first level of tension that is less than a threshold level of tension, and the second segment applies a compressive force to the first ...

LEAD WITH TEXTURED INSULATIVE LAYER

Described is a medical device lead including a lead body having a conductor lumen including an inner surface. The lead also includes a conductor assembly extending through the conductor lumen; the conductor assembly comprising a conductor member and an outer insulative layer; and an electrode coupled to the conductor cable. The outer insulative layer includes a textured external surface that reduces the coefficient of friction between the outer insulative layer and the inner surface of the conductor lumen through which the conductor assembly extends. Methods of forming the conductor assembly are also described. 1. An implantable medical lead comprising:a lead body having a conductor lumen having a substantially smooth inner surface;a conductor assembly extending through the conductor lumen, the conductor assembly including a conductor member and an outer insulative layer disposed about the conductor member, the outer insulative layer including a textured external surface; andan electrode on the lead body coupled to the conductor member.2. The implantable medical lead of claim 1 , wherein the textured external surface includes a plurality of raised surface features.3. The implantable medical lead of claim 2 , wherein the plurality of raised surface features extend longitudinally along the conductor assembly.4. The implantable medical lead of claim 2 , wherein the raised surface features extend in a helical pattern longitudinally along the conductor assembly.5. The implantable medical lead of claim 1 , wherein the outer insulative layer comprises a polymeric element extruded about the conductor member.6. The implantable medical lead of claim 1 , wherein the outer insulative layer comprises a polymeric element molded about the conductor member.7. The implantable medical lead of claim 1 , wherein the outer insulative layer has a cross-sectional shape defined by a plurality of generally flat surface segments arranged about a longitudinal axis of the conductor assembly ...

Crushable Connector Interface

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

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A STACKED ELECTRODE

A stacking apparatus according to the present invention manufacturing a stacked electrode in which cathode sheets and anode sheets are stacked with a separator in between includes a first unit that folds a continuous separator sheet onto a first region and a second unit that alternately supplies an anode sheet and a cathode sheet to the first region in synchronization with the first unit folding the continuous separator sheet. The first unit includes a first wall surface and a second wall surface whose lengths are substantially equal to the folded length and fold the continuous separator onto the first region in a state where the continuous separator sheet is alternately vacuum chucked. 1. An apparatus that manufactures a stacked electrode where anode sheets and cathode sheets are stacked with a separator in between , comprising:a first unit that folds a continuous separator onto a first region; anda second unit that alternately supplies an anode sheet and a cathode sheet to the first region in synchronization with folding of the continuous separator by the first unit,wherein the first unit includes a first wall surface and a second wall surface whose lengths are substantially equal to a folded length and fold over the continuous separator onto the first region in a state where the continuous separator is held by suction alternately on the first wall surface and the second wall surface.2. The apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the first wall surface and the second wall surface are disposed on both sides of the first region and are alternately lowered onto and reversed from the first region.3. The apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the first wall surface and the second wall surface are disposed on both sides of the first region and are alternately lowered onto and erected from the first region.4. The apparatus according to claim 2 ,wherein the first unit includes:a first subunit that takes hold of the continuous separator on the first wall surface when the ...

Contact element and method for manufacturing same

A contact element for contacting a contact point formed on a body includes: an element section on the contact point side for a force-locking connection to the contact point, an element section on the connection side for connection to an electrical connection conductor, and an intermediate section which connects the two element sections to one another for compensating for thermal expansions. At least the element sections on the contact point side and on the connection side are made of different integrally bonded materials having material properties which are adapted to the functionality of the corresponding element section. 110-. (canceled)11. A contact element for contacting an electrical contact point formed on a body , comprising:a first element section on a contact point side for forming a force-locking contact with the electrical contact point;a second element section on a connection side for connection to an electrical connecting conductor; andan intermediate section connecting the first and second element sections to one another for equalizing thermal expansions;wherein at least the first element section on the contact point side and the second element section on the connection side are made of different integrally bonded materials having material properties which are adapted to the respective functionalities of the first and second element sections.12. The contact element as recited in claim 11 , wherein the first element section on the contact point side is made of a heat-resisting alloy according to DIN 10269.13. The contact element as recited in claim 12 , wherein the second element section on the connection side is made of a corrosion-resistant steel of the 1.43xx family according to DIN 10088.14. The contact element as recited in claim 13 , wherein the corrosion-resistant steel is in a solution-annealed state.15. The contact element as recited in claim 13 , wherein the intermediate section is made of a cold-worked corrosion-resistant steel of the 1.43xx ...

METHODS FOR MAKING IMPLANTABLE LEAD AND MEDICAL DEVICE

A method for making an implantable lead is related. A pipe is provided. The pipe includes a first end portion, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, and a middle portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion. A flexible conductive layer is formed on the middle portion of the pipe. At least one contactor is applied on the first end portion of the pipe. At least one connector is applied on the second end portion of the pipe. At least one wire is placed in the pipe to electrically connect the at least one contactor and the at least one connector. 1. A method for making an implantable lead , the method comprising:making a pipe comprising a first end portion, a second end portion opposite to the first end portion, and a middle portion connecting the first end portion and the second end portion;forming a flexible conductive layer on the middle portion of the pipe;applying at least one contactor on the first end portion of the pipe;applying the at least one connector on the second end portion of the pipe; andelectrically connecting the at least one contactor and the at least one connector with at least one wire inside of the pipe.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the pipe is made by a flexible material selected from the group consisting of polyurethane claim 1 , silicone rubber claim 1 , and nylon.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein a method of forming the flexible conductive layer on the middle portion of the pipe comprises coating a paste of carbon nanotubes or graphene claim 1 , depositing a layer of carbon nanotubes or graphene claim 1 , or wrapping a film claim 1 , a ribbon claim 1 , a fiber claim 1 , a yarn or a wire of carbon nanotubes or graphene on the middle portion of the pipe.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming the flexible conductive layer comprises forming the flexible conductive layer on an outer surface of the pipe.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the forming the flexible conductive layer comprises ...

HIGH-DENSITY CONNECTOR

The invention relates to a connector which includes basic parts that can be assembled and nested together, forming a high-density connector technology for hermaphroditic contacts. 1. A basic part for an electrical connector comprising at least one or more basic parts , said part being non-conductive and comprising fingers and a metal coating applied to said part and the fingers to form tracks and contacts for conveying electricity.2. The part as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the basic parts of the electrical connector are identical claim 1 , planar and asymmetrical.3. The part as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the volume generated by said part or the assembly of said parts is a polyhedron.4. The part as claimed in claim 1 , characterized in that the contacts of said part or generated by the assembly of said parts are hermaphroditic.5. A connector comprising one or a plurality of parts as claimed in .6. The connector as claimed in claim 5 , in which the assembly of the basic parts forms a cross claim 5 , a star or a stack.7. The connector as claimed in claim 5 , in which the basic part has the form of a star claim 5 , cross or stack.8. A method for forming a basic part as claimed in claim 1 , in which said basic part is supplied in a non-conductive material claim 1 , the areas corresponding to the electrical tracks are activated and said activated areas are metalized.9. The method as claimed in claim 8 , in which the activation is done by laser and the metallization by bath. The present invention relates to electrical connector technology. More specifically, the present invention relates to the connectors with a high density of contacts, for example of electrical contacts.The products named Tyco Nanonics, Omnetics Nano metal shell, Glenair, Souriau Micro relate to circular connectors comprising up to 44 contacts and are known in the prior art.Another example of high-density connector is known from the Tyco Electronics Corporation patent U.S. ...

Contacts for an Electrical Connector

An improved electronic contact assembly for electrical connectors is disclosed. A plurality of elongated metallic contacts may be formed, each having one or more protrusions that enable precision alignment within a connector. A plurality of the contacts may be insert-molded in a dielectric frame which may have alignment tabs, resilient alignment bosses, alignment posts and crushable combs, all enabling precise alignment of contacts within a connector. 1. An electrical connector contact comprising:an elongate top contact plate comprising a substantially planar contact surface defined by a contact surface perimeter, the contact surface disposed above a substantially parallel lower surface having a perimeter that is larger than the contact surface perimeter;an elongate bottom contact plate bonded at a substantially planar top surface to the lower surface of the top contact plate, and the bottom contact plate including at least two protrusions spaced apart along and extending from a bottom surface of the bottom contact plate away from the top contact plate.2. The electrical connector contact set forth in wherein the bottom contact plate futher comprises a recess portion disposed in the bottom surface.3. The electrical connector contact set forth in wherein the bottom contact plate has a perimeter substantially equal to the perimeter of the lower portion of the top contact plate.4. The electrical connector contact set forth in wherein the bottom contact has a perimeter of the top surface that is less than a perimeter of the bottom surface.5. The electrical connector contact set forth in further comprising a recess portion disposed between the two protrusions.6. A leadframe for use in an electrical connector contact claim 2 , the leadframe comprising:a first leadframe with an elongate top contact plate comprising a substantially planar contact surface defined by a contact surface perimeter, the contact surface disposed above a substantially parallel lower surface having a ...

FEEDTHROUGH SYSTEM FOR IMPLANTABLE DEVICE COMPONENTS

The present subject matter provides feedthrough or interconnect systems for components of an implantable medical device and methods for their manufacture. A feedthrough system includes a wire or nailhead having a protruded tip. The wire or nailhead extends from an aperture in an encasement of a first component and is connected to a terminal conductor adapted to electrically connect to circuitry within the encasement. A ribbon wire has a distal end adapted to electrically connect to a second component and a proximal end having a pattern adapted to fit to the protruded tip of the wire or nailhead to provide for subsequent attachment of the ribbon wire to the nailhead. 1. A method for manufacturing an implantable medical device having a first and second component , the method comprising:forming a nailhead having a protruded tip, the nailhead extending from an aperture in an encasement of the first component and connected to a terminal conductor adapted to electrically connect to circuitry within the encasement;forming a ribbon wire having a distal end adapted to electrically connect to the second component and a proximal end having a pattern; andconnecting the proximal end of the ribbon wire to the protruded tip of the nailhead, wherein connecting the proximal end of the ribbon wire to the protruded tip includes snap-fitting the pattern of the ribbon wire to the protruded tip of the nailhead.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein connecting the proximal end of the ribbon wire to the protruded tip of the nailhead further comprises laser welding the ribbon wire to the nailhead.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein laser welding is subsequent to snap-fitting.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming a nailhead having a protruded tip includes using a tool and die with adjustments to the tool to provide the protruded tip.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein forming a ribbon wire having a pattern includes etching the pattern into the ribbon wire.6. The method of claim 1 , further ...

Method for manufacturing terminal, and terminal

A method for manufacturing a terminal that has electrical connection with a component by pinching and holding the component using a pinching part provided in a part of each of two arms. The method includes a first process of forming a first gap G 1 between the two pinching parts, and a second process of plastically deforming a part of the arms so as to make the gap between the pinching parts to be a second gap G 2 smaller than the first gap G 1.

QUICK LOCK CONDUCTOR RECEIVER

A conductor receiver is described herein for engaging a conductor. The conductor receiver can include a stationary portion for receiving and securing a bottom portion of the conductor. The conductor receiver can also include a movable portion that is coupled to the stationary portion and has an open position and a closed position. When the movable portion is in the closed position, the movable portion secures a top portion of the conductor. The conductor receiver can also have a channel with a number of rows positioned width-wise within the channel. Each row has at least one member made of conductive material, where each member has a normal position and a retracted position. When the conductor is positioned within the channel, each member is in the retracted position. 1. A method for engaging a conductor , the method comprising:receiving the conductor in a stationary portion of a conductor receiver;securing, using at least one first retractable conductive member in the stationary portion, a first portion of the conductor;securing, using a movable member of the conductor receiver, a top portion of the conductor when the movable member is in a closed position,wherein the at least one first retractable conductive member is in a retracted position when the conductor is positioned within the stationary portion,wherein the at least one first retractable conductive member is in a normal position when the conductor is positioned outside the stationary portion, andwherein the movable member is rotatably coupled to the stationary portion.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the movable member comprises a second retractable conductive member.3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:securing the movable member using a securing device,wherein the securing device couples the movable member to the stationary portion.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the top portion of the conductor and the first portion of the conductor are secured without tools.5. The method of claim 1 , ...

IN-LINE CONNECTORS AND RELATED METHODS

An in-line connector is disclosed having a plurality of connector components attached in an in-line configuration with a common bore. Depending on the application, the in-line connector can have an end seal and a holding block for securing the in-line connector to a pin, lead, or shaft. The connector components are arranged so that at least one seal element is located between two adjacent conductive contact elements. To provided added biasing force to a seal lip of the at least one seal element, a seal groove is provided with an energizer located therein. 1. An in-line connector comprising a seal element and a conductive contact element attached in an in-line configuration and defining a common bore , a canted coil spring in contact with the conductive contact element; and wherein the seal element comprises a seal groove comprising a cavity having an energizer located therein.2. The in-line connector of claim 1 , wherein the seal groove comprises a groove opening that faces away from the common bore.3. The in-line connector of claim 2 , wherein the groove opening partially faces axially relative to the common bore or partially axially and radially outwardly claim 2 , away from the common bore.4. The in-line connector of claim 1 , further comprising a pin disposed in the common bore.5. The in-line connector of claim 1 , further comprising an end seal comprising an opening disposed at an end of the in-line connector.6. The in-line connector of claim 1 , further comprising a holding block comprising a bore disposed at an end of the in-line connector.7. The in-line connector of claim 1 , wherein the seal element comprises a second seal groove located adjacent the seal groove claim 1 , said second seal groove having an energizer located therein.8. The in-line connector of claim 1 , wherein the canted coil spring is a radial canted coil spring.9. The in-line connector of claim 1 , further comprising two or more conductive contact elements.10. The in-line connector of ...

ELECTRICAL SOCKET ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING SAME

An electrical socket assembly includes a socket having an inner peripheral surface defining a cavity for receiving a portion of a contact pin, the inner peripheral surface includes an inner circumferential groove formed therein. The assembly further includes a conformable contact positioned within the circumferential groove such that a portion of the conformable contact protrudes radially inward from the circumferential groove a distance to contact an outer peripheral surface of the contact pin when the contact pin is received within the cavity. A method of forming an electrical socket assembly includes positioning a conformable contact within the circumferential groove such that a portion of the conformable contact protrudes radially inward from the circumferential groove a distance to contact an outer peripheral surface of a contact pin when the contact pin is received within the cavity. 1. An electrical socket assembly comprising:a socket including an inner peripheral surface defining a cavity for receiving a portion of a contact pin, the inner peripheral surface including an inner peripheral circumferential groove formed therein; anda conformable contact positioned within the circumferential groove such that a portion of the conformable contact protrudes radially inward from the circumferential groove a distance to contact an outer peripheral surface of the contact pin when the contact pin is received within the cavity.2. The socket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the conformable contact is in the form of an electrically conductive wire mass that is configured to elastically deform and electrically connect the contact pin to the socket when the contact pin is fully received within the cavity.3. The socket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the conformable contact extends less than the full length of the circumferential groove.4. The socket assembly of claim 1 , wherein the conformable contact extends approximately 320 degrees around the circumference of the cavity.5. ...

DIRECT CONNECT ORTHOGONAL CONNECTION SYSTEMS

A direct-attach orthogonal electrical connection system with improved high frequency performance is provided. A conductive member is provided between first and second components, each having signal and ground conductors. The conductive member is electrically coupled to ground conductors of both the first and second components and may also have openings through which signal conductors of the first and second components may connect. As such, signal conductors may be positioned relative to the conductive member such that a uniform impedance is maintained along a signal path throughout the interconnection, reducing noise and reflections. The first-type conductive elements may be formed with multiple beams of different lengths to create multiple points of contact distributed along an elongated dimension. For example, a third beam may be fused to a mating portion to allow a tolerance for deviations in alignment between two directly attached connectors. 1. An electrical connector , comprising:a plurality of conductive elements, each of the plurality of conductive elements comprising a mating portion adjacent a distal end of the conductive element, the mating portion comprising:a first beam;a second beam parallel to the first beam, each of the first beam and the second beam comprising a mating surface; anda third beam comprising a mating surface, the third beam being shorter than the first beam and the second beam.2. The electrical connector of claim 1 , wherein:the each of the first beam and the second beam has a first thickness; andthe third beam has a second thickness, the second thickness being different than the first thickness.3. The electrical connector of claim 2 , wherein:the second thickness is less than the first thickness.4. The electrical connector of claim 1 , wherein:for each of the plurality of conductive elements, the first beam and second beam are integrally formed with a conductive member; andthe third beam is fused to the conductive member.5. The ...

ATTACHMENT DEVICE AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME

Devices for attaching a first mass and a second mass and methods of making and using the same are disclosed. The devices can be made from an resilient, elastic or deformable materials. The devices can be used to attach a heart valve ring to a biological annulus. The devices can also be used for wound closure or a variety of other procedures such as anchoring a prosthesis to surrounding tissue or another prosthesis, tissue repair, such as in the closure of congenital defects such as septal heart defects, tissue or vessel anastomosis, fixation of tissue with or without a reinforcing mesh for hernia repair, orthopedic anchoring such as in bone fusing or tendon or muscle repair, ophthalmic indications, laparoscopic or endoscopic tissue repair or placement of prostheses, or use by robotic devices for procedures such as those above performed remotely. 1. A method for attaching a heart valve prosthesis to a tissue annulus comprising:inserting the heart valve prosthesis into the annulus and securing the heart valve prosthesis to the annulus; andstapling adjacent pieces of tissue on the annulus, thereby reshaping the annulus;wherein the adjacent pieces of tissue are stapled before or after the prosthesis is inserted.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjacent pieces of tissue are stapled before the heart valve prosthesis is inserted.3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjacent pieces of tissue are stapled after the heart valve prosthesis is inserted.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tissue annulus is the mitral valve.5. The method of claim 1 , wherein the tissue annulus is the aortic valve.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein the adjacent pieces of tissue are squeezed by the stapling claim 1 , thereby causing the adjacent pieces of tissue to move toward each other.7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the stapling eliminates voids located between the heart valve prosthesis and the tissue annulus to prevent paravalvular leakage.8. A method for preventing paravalvular ...

SHIELDED SOCKETS FOR MICROPROCESSORS AND FABRICATION THEREOF BY OVERMOLDING AND PLATING

Shielded sockets for microprocessors and fabrication of shielded sockets by overmolding and plating techniques are described. In an example, a socket for a packaged semiconductor device includes a plastic housing having walls surrounding a cavity. A plurality of contact strips is disposed in the cavity and supported by one or more of the walls of the plastic housing. Each of the plurality of contact strips includes a plurality of contacts. Each of the plurality of contacts includes a vertical region overmolded with plastic, a contact portion, and a J-lead portion. The plastic is coated with a metal layer. 1. A socket for a packaged semiconductor device , the socket comprising:a plastic housing comprising walls surrounding a cavity; and a vertical region overmolded with plastic, the plastic coated with a metal layer;', 'a contact portion; and', 'a J-lead portion., 'a plurality of contact strips disposed in the cavity and supported by one or more of the walls of the plastic housing, each of the plurality of contact strips comprising a plurality of contacts, and each of the plurality of contacts comprising2. The socket of claim 1 , wherein the plastic overmolded on each of the plurality of contacts is a liquid crystal polymer (LCP).3. The socket of claim 1 , wherein the metal coated on the plastic is copper.4. The socket of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of contact strips forms a hexagonal array within the plastic housing claim 1 , and wherein each of the plurality of contact strips is in contact with an adjacent contact strip through the metal layer of the respective contact strip.5. The socket of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of contact strips is supported the by wall features of the plastic housing.6. A method of fabricating a shielded socket for a packaged semiconductor device claim 1 , the method comprising:stamping one or more contact strips from a metal sheet, each contact strip comprising a plurality of contacts attached to a carrier by carrier arms; ...

Cable assembly calibration apparatus

A cable assembly calibration apparatus includes multiple cables and connectors placed at two end sides of the cables; the cable assembly calibration apparatus includes a calibration block and a calibration board that can perform calibration and positioning on the cable assembly in both an X direction and a Y direction; the calibration block is disposed at one end side, provided with the connector, of the cable assembly, and the calibration board is disposed at the other end side, opposite to the calibration block, of the cable assembly; and a convex structure or a concave structure is disposed on all surfaces, opposite to the cable assembly, of the calibration block and the calibration board, and the convex structure or the concave structure fits a calibration feature on the cable assembly to fasten the cable assembly.

LOOPED SOCKET PIN

Methods and apparatuses, wherein the method includes creating a surface mount socket pin for integrated circuit packaging. The method couples a first conductive element to a second conductive element, wherein the closed loop conductor is configured to provide two paths between the first conductive element and second conductive element, wherein a central region of the closed loop conductor is configured to engage with a plurality of symmetrical bumps in a mold to secure the closed loop conductor, wherein the closed loop conductor is elastic. 1. A surface mount socket pin for integrated circuit packaging comprising:a closed loop conductor configured to couple a first conductive element to a second conductive element:wherein the closed loop conductor is configured to provide two paths between the first conductive element and second conductive element,wherein a central region of the closed loop conductor is configured to engage with a plurality of symmetrical bumps in a mold to secure the closed loop conductor, andwherein the closed loop conductor is elastic.2. The surface mount socket pin of claim 1 , wherein the first conductive element is a substrate and the second conductive element is a printed circuit board (PCB).3. The surface mount socket pin of claim 1 , wherein the closed loop conductor does not have a stub forming an opening.4. The surface mount socket pin of claim 1 , wherein the closed loop conductor is comprised of a pipe with a loop-form x-section.5. The surface mount socket pin of claim 4 , wherein the pipe is approximately the same diameter as a cast for forming the pipe.6. The surface mount socket pin of claim 4 , wherein a hollow portion of the pipe is approximately the same diameter as a plugged die for forming the pipe.7. The surface mount socket pin of claim 1 , wherein elasticity of the closed loop conductor exceeds a threshold for a force for coupling the closed loop conductor with the plurality of symmetrical bumps.8. The surface mount socket ...

DUAL THICKNESS DOUBLE-ENDED MALE BLADE TERMINAL

A printed circuit board (PCB) assembly having a double-ended male blade electrical terminal is presented. The double-ended terminal has a first blade with a substantially uniform first thickness and a second blade opposite the first blade that has an embossed mesial region providing a substantially uniform second thickness, wherein the effective thickness of the second blade is greater than the thickness of the first blade. The terminal may be used in an electrical center of a motor vehicle to interconnect a female socket in a vehicle wiring harness to an electronic device, such as a fuse or relay, having a socket terminal that is mounted on the PCB. A method of manufacturing such as double ended-terminal is also presented. 1. A double-ended male blade electrical terminal , comprising:a first blade characterized by a substantially uniform first thickness; anda second blade having an embossed mesial region that characterizes a substantially uniform second thickness, wherein the second thickness is greater than the first thickness.2. The electrical terminal in accordance with claim 1 , wherein the first thickness is about 0.8 millimeters and the second thickness is about 1.2 millimeters.3. The electrical terminal in accordance with claim 1 , wherein one side of the first blade and one side of the second blade are substantially coplanar.4. The electrical terminal in accordance with claim 3 , wherein the electrical terminal defines a shoulder intermediate the first blade and the second blade claim 3 , said shoulder having a shoulder width that is greater than a first blade width and a second blade width.5. The electrical terminal in accordance with claim 4 , wherein a first distal end of the first blade and a second distal end of the second blade are beveled and wherein a leading end of the embossed region proximate the second distal end defines a rounded isosceles triangle shape claim 4 , sides of the embossed region are substantially parallel to sides of the second ...

SEALED CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF SEALING A CONNECTOR

A sealed insert molded connector and method of sealing the same includes one or more inserts molded into a housing so that at least one portion of the insert extends through the housing. A bonding region is formed at the point where the insert extends through the housing. The conformal coating or sealing material is applied to the bonding region where the molded housing forms the insert creating a moisture resistant seal between the housing and the insert. The viscosity of the sealing material is chosen so that the sealing material exhibits minimum travel under the influence of gravity. A collar forming a moat or well around the bonding agent may be formed. 1. A sealed electronic connector comprising:an insert;a housing molded around said insert with a portion of said insert protruding from said housing; anda sealing material applied where said insert protrudes from said housing, wherein said sealing material adheres to said insert and said housing.2. The sealed electronic connector of claim 1 , wherein said sealing material creates a moisture resistant seal between said insert and said housing.3. The sealed electronic connector of claim 1 , wherein said sealing material has viscous properties tuned to substantially inhibit said sealing material from flowing under the influence of gravity.4. The sealed electronic connector of claim 1 , wherein said sealing material is a conformal coating material.5. The sealed electronic connector of claim 1 , further comprising a collar in said housing around said insert wherein said collar allows said sealing material to collect.6. The sealed electronic connector of claim 5 , wherein said collar comprises an upstanding wall adjacent to and surrounding said insert.7. The sealed electronic connector of claim 6 , wherein said connector includes a plurality of inserts and wherein at least one said insert protrudes from said housing at an alternative relative elevation from another said insert.8. A method of sealing an electronic ...

TERMINAL FITTING AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING WIRE WITH TERMINAL

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

CORROSION-RESISTANT TERMINAL, WIRE WITH CORROSION-RESISTANT TERMINAL AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING WIRE WITH CORROSION-RESISTANT TERMINAL

The present invention concerns a corrosion-resistant terminal () before being crimped to an aluminum wire () in which a core () is covered with a coating () and the corrosion-resistant terminal () includes a wire barrel () to be crimped to the core () exposed by removing the coating (), an insulation barrel () to be crimped to the coating (), and an anticorrosive () applied in advance to a surface of the insulation barrel () to be held in contact with the coating (). According to such a configuration, since the anticorrosive () is applied in advance to the surface of the insulation barrel () to be held in contact with the coating () of the aluminum wire (), the anticorrosive can be filled between the insulation barrel () and the coating () of the aluminum wire () when crimping is performed. 1. A corrosion-resistant terminal before being crimped to a coated wire in which a core is covered with a coating , comprising:a wire barrel to be crimped to the core exposed by removing the coating;an insulation barrel to be crimped to the coating; andan anticorrosive applied in advance to a surface of the insulation barrel to be held in contact with the coating.2. The corrosion-resistant terminal of claim 1 , wherein an anticorrosive penetration groove extending in a direction intersecting with an axial direction of the coated wire is formed on the surface of the insulation barrel to be held in contact with the coating claim 1 , and the anticorrosive is filled in the anticorrosive penetration groove in a state where the insulation barrel is crimped to the coating.3. The corrosion-resistant terminal of claim 2 , wherein the insulation barrel includes a bottom wall and a pair of barrel pieces standing up from opposite side edges of the bottom wall claim 2 , and the anticorrosive penetration groove is closed on tip parts of the barrel pieces.4. The corrosion-resistant terminal of claim 3 , wherein the anticorrosive moves along the anticorrosive penetration groove and spreads in a ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH METALLIC PLATE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME

The present invention relates to an electrical connector assembly comprising: an insulative housing; a metallic plate formed in the insulative housing; a first terminal module formed on a top surface of the insulative housing; a second terminal module formed on a bottom surface of the insulative housing; and a metallic shell assembled to and formed around the insulative housing. 1. An electrical connector assembly comprising:an insulative housing;a metallic plate formed in the insulative housing;a first terminal module formed on a top surface of the insulative housing;a second terminal module formed on a bottom surface of the insulative housing; anda metallic shell assembled to and formed around the insulative housing.2. The electrical connector assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first terminal module comprises a first insulator and a plurality of first terminals integrated with the first insulator claim 1 , the second terminal module comprises a second insulator and a plurality of second terminals integrated with the second insulator claim 1 , the metallic plate is sandwiched between the first and second insulator.3. The electrical connector assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the first and second insulator are stacked with each other claim 1 , a receiving room is formed between the first and second insulator.4. The electrical connector assembly as recited in claim 1 , wherein the metallic plate comprises a first metallic piece and a second metallic piece connected with each other.5. The electrical connector assembly as recited in claim 4 , wherein a connecting area between the first metallic piece and second metallic piece is loaded in the receiving room.6. The electrical connector assembly as recited in claim 5 , wherein the first metallic piece defines a first body portion and a first rear portion extending into the receiving room claim 5 , the second metallic piece defines an elastic contact portion extending into the receiving room and ...

PRECIOUS-METAL-ALLOY CONTACTS

Contacts that can be highly corrosion resistant, can be readily manufactured, and can conserve precious materials . One example can provide contacts having a layer of a precious-metal alloy to improve corrosion resistance. The precious-metal-alloy layer can be plated with a hard, durable, wear and corrosion resistant plating stack for further corrosion resistance and wear improvement. The resources consumed by a contact can be reduced by forming a bulk or substrate region of the contact using a more readily available material, such as copper or a material that is primarily copper based. 1. A contact for a connector , the contact comprising:a substrate;a plurality of plating layers plated over the substrate; anda protective layer over the plurality of plating layers, the protective layer over a first section of the contact and comprising titanium dioxide particles suspended in a base material.2. The contact of wherein the base material comprises an acrylic.3. The contact of wherein the protective layer is formed by electrophoretic deposition.4. The contact of wherein the substrate is one of niobium or tantalum.5. The contact of wherein the substrate is formed primarily of copper.6. The contact of wherein the plurality of plating layers comprises a leveling layer over the substrate claim 2 , a support layer over the leveling layer claim 2 , and a first adhesion layer over the support layer.7. The contact of wherein for the first section of the contact claim 6 , the plurality of plating layers further comprises a first top plate over the first adhesion layer and below the protective layer.8. The contact of wherein for a second section of the contact claim 7 , the plurality of plating layers further comprises the first top plate over the first adhesion layer claim 7 , a second adhesion layer over the first top plate claim 7 , a barrier layer over the second adhesion layer claim 7 , and a second top plate over the barrier layer.9. The contact of wherein the first ...

ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

An electrical connector can include a connector housing including a housing body that can define an opening that is configured to receive a complementary electrically conductive component along a mating direction. The electrical connector can further include at least one contact member that is supported by the connector housing and is configured to contact the complementary electrically conductive component when the complementary electrically conductive component is received in the opening. The at least one contact member can include an arm having a proximate portion, a distal portion, and an intermediate portion between the proximal and distal portions. The intermediate portion can be spaced outward with respect to each of the proximate and distal portions, and the intermediate portion can bear against the retention rib so as to retain the at least one contact member with respect to the connector housing. 1. An electrical connector comprising:a connector housing including a housing body that defines an opening configured to receive at least one complementary electrically conductive component along a mating direction;at least one contact member supported by the connector housing and configured to contact the complementary electrically conductive component when the complementary electrically conductive component is received in the opening; anda retention rib supported by the housing body,wherein the at least one contact member includes an arm having a proximal portion, a distal portion, and an intermediate portion between the proximal and distal portions, the intermediate portion is spaced outward with respect to each of the proximal and distal portions, and the intermediate portion bears against the retention rib so as to retain the at least one contact member with respect to the connector housing.2. The electrical connector as recited in claim 1 , wherein the electrical connector further comprises a bias member that engages the at least one contact member and ...

LAND GRID ARRAY ELECTRICAL CONTACT COATING

An land grid array (LGA) or hybrid land grid array (HLGA) includes a socket housing and a plurality of electrical contacts. The socket housing is made of a first material that defines a first dielectric constant. The plurality of electrical contacts extends through the socket housing to electrically couple a printed circuit board on a first side of the socket housing to a processor on a second side of the socket housing. A coating of a second material that defines a second dielectric constant that is higher than the first dielectric constant covers surfaces of a subset of the plurality of electrical contacts. 1. A chip component comprising:a socket housing made of a first material that defines a first dielectric constant;a plurality of electrical contacts that extend through the socket housing to electrically couple a printed circuit board on a first side of the socket housing to a processor on a second side of the socket housing; anda coating of a second material that defines a second dielectric constant higher than the first dielectric constant that covers respective surfaces of a subset of the plurality of electrical contacts that are configured to supplement power supply decoupling at a load to provide additional parallel capacitance.2. The chip component of claim 1 , wherein the chip component is a land grid array (LGA).3. The chip component of claim 1 , wherein the chip component is a hybrid land grid array (HLGA).4. The chip component of claim 1 , wherein the coating covers some faces of the subset of the plurality of electrical contacts and does not cover other faces of the subset of the plurality of electrical contacts.5. The chip component of claim 1 , wherein the subset of electrical contacts defines a pattern relative to other electrical contacts of the plurality of electrical contacts within the socket housing claim 1 , wherein the localized capacitance in the pattern supplements a property of the LGA.6. The chip component of claim 5 , wherein the ...