Abstract: A method and device for connecting an electrical component having a lead wire to a printed circuit board or other component in an electrical device includes supporting element for the electrical component having a press fit or frictional device to hold the lead wire in a fixed position, and an intermediate device having a hole for holding an electrically conductive elastomeric connector in a fixed position. The printed circuit board is assembled adjacent one side of the intermediate device and the supporting element is assembled on the other side of the intermediate device so that the connector is pressed into contact with the printed circuit board and the lead wire.

Abstract: Connectors are provided for propagation of electrical signals in a plurality of closely spaced propagation paths, such as between circuits connected to conductive pads of circuit boards, each circuit presenting a certain characteristic impedance at a pad connected thereto. For example, each connector includes a plurality of resilient and electrically conductive signal-propagating interconnect means having opposite ends engageable with conductive pads on a pair of the circuit boards. The interconnect means are supported by insulating means of a support structure which also provides conductive ground means in adjacent relation to the conductive interconnect means. The conductive ground means are arranged for connection to grounding elements of the circuit boards.

Abstract: The invention is designed to reduce a production cost by reducing the number of operation steps during assemblage. Female terminal fittings 13 connected with coated wires 12 are inserted into a connector housing 11, and are prevented from coming out of the connector housing 11 by engagement with elastic engaging members 17. First and second locking projections 21, 22 project from each of the upper and lower wall surfaces of the connector housing 11. On the other hand, the cover 23 is formed with an engaging frame 25 engageable with the first and second locking projections 21, 22 of the connector housing 11. A joint terminal 28 is integrally mounted in the cover 23 by means of insert molding. Insufficient insertion detecting members 30 can enter deformation permitting spaces 20 for the elastic engaging members 17 of the connector housing 11.

Abstract: A wiring device such as a switch or receptacle includes a sheet suitable for receiving markings from a pencil or ball-point pen affixed to a predetermined surface area of the device. A conventional wall plate is secured to the device by a screw passing through coaxial openings in the wall plate, the sheet and the surface area of the device and secured in a threaded opening. In the disclosed embodiment, the device is a duplex receptacle with the surface area and sheet lying between the two plug-receiving portions. Indicia placed on the sheet by the installer indicates the specific circuit, i.e., the breaker and panel, in which the device is connected.

Abstract: A lamp socket structure consisting of an insulated housing, a cover, at least one insulated conductor, a conductive screw shell and a plurality of piercing plates wherein the portion of the insulated conductor and the piercing plates are securely disposed between the insulated housing and the cover. The insulated housing has an opening at one end for receiving the screw shell which receives the base of a lamp and the cover secures the housing and screw shell by hooks or extended flanges. Each piercing plate has a sharp portion capable of penetrating the insulation of the insulated conductor to contact the wire therein and another end forming a contact terminal for connection to the screw shell or an electrode of the lamp base.

Abstract: An electrical assembly and actuating mechanism for use therewith in which conductor pairs of two circuit members (e.g., printed circuit board and electronic module or semiconductor chip) are effectively electrically coupled. A rigid plate is fixedly positioned relative to a first of the circuit members (e.g., using upstanding pins), a pressure plate is movably oriented relative to the rigid member, and an actuator (e.g., screw) moves within the rigid member to cause the pressure plate to engage the second circuit. Such engagement in turn causes the conductors of the second circuit member to forcibly engage the first circuit member's conductors. Solder balls and dendritic members can also be used for providing enhanced coupling without harm to either structures. The resulting assembly affords a low profile when in final position, as highly desired in the design of microelectronic packaging structures which the present invention is particularly related to.

Abstract: A conducting flange (1) for an electrical connector (3) is constructed with, spaced apart points of attachment (14) of the flange (1) to a panel, and multiple bumps (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) on the flange (1) to concentrate pressure between the flange (1) and a panel. The bumps (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20) have progressively increased heights as their respective distances increase from a closest of said points of attachment (14) to compensate for corresponding decreases in pressure contact between the flange (1) and the panel.

Abstract: A front end surface of a connector housing serves as a fitting abutment surface for abutment against a mating connector. A recessed portion is formed in the fitting abutment surface, and a front holder for detecting a half-fitted condition of a terminal and for effecting the double retaining of the terminals is attached to this recessed portion. Tapered portions, which respectively guide mating terminals when the two connectors are to be fitted together, are formed at the front holder. The front holder is fitted in the recessed portion in such a manner that a front surface of the front holder is disposed inwardly of the fitting abutment surface of the connector housing.

Abstract: A multi-function electrical connector is provided having a plurality of contacts mounted at a base of an electrical connector, the contacts having a planar blade portion having solder pads thereon for surface mounting of the electrical connector to conductive traces of a substrate such as a glass material.

Abstract: A rigid nonmetallic shell provides a reaction surface for seal members disposed in a groove in a metal housing. The rigid shell, and at least a portion of the metal housing, are overmolded with a plastic or elastomeric material that is self-bonding with the rigid shell to provide a molecular bond between the overmolded cover and the rigid shell. The present invention effectively addresses the problem of providing a leakproof seal between a metal housing and an overmolded plastic or elastomeric structure surrounding the metal housing.

Abstract: An air bag inflator (10) includes an igniter (142) for actuating the inflator in response to receiving an electrical signal. The igniter (142) has a pair of electrical terminals (144, 146) for electrical contact with an electrical connector (152) to receive the electrical signal from the electrical connector. A retainer (150) supports the igniter (142) adjacent the inflator (10). A shorting clip (200) establishes a short circuit between the terminals (144, 146) of the igniter (142) when the electrical connector (152) is not in electrical contact with the terminals. A crimp portion (180) of the retainer (150) engages the shorting clip (200) to block movement of the shorting clip relative to the retainer. The shorting clip (200) includes means (240, 242) for maintaining the electrical connector (152) in electrical contact with the electrical terminals (144, 146).

Abstract: A secondary lock is provided to prevent deflection of a tine and therefore prevent loss of a contact, which can be used in miniature connectors having a large number of contacts and corresponding miniature tines. A first tine (71, FIG. 6 ) at each contact-receiving passage (20) of the connector, has a substantially straight inner tine side (82) extending forwardly and with a radially inward directional component, and has an outer tine side (84) with a forward surface portion (86 A) that extends substantially parallel to the axis of the passage. The secondary lock includes a post (24) that is slidable parallel to the contact-receiving passage and that has a blocking surface (90) that lies close to, but slightly spaced from the forward surface portion of the outer tine side. The forward surface portion (86A) extends forwardly about as far as contact-abutting ends (64, 65) of the tines. The contact-receiving passages are arranged in two concentric circles (21, 23 FIG.

Abstract: A battery cable terminal (2') is integrally combined with the housing (11) of a safety separator (2) to form a compact unit. An on-board cable (starter cable 4) is fastened to the separator (2) in such a way as to be separated by an incorporated powered drive element (6) upon accident-conditioned actuation thereof through a control pulse from an accident sensor (airbag collision safety system 1) and in such a way as to prevent by the use a spacer (14, 14') other electroconductive touch contacts.

Abstract: A protective covering system for trailer light connectors which will protect the trailer light connectors from exposure to rain, mud, dirt, road grime, and other adverse environmental conditions. The protective covering system is characterized by a body, a cap, and an optional holder. The body has a lower flexible portion with a slit for easily attaching and detaching the trailer light protective coveting system to the trailer, vehicle, or wiring harness such that the protective covering system can be covered by the cap when not in use. This will keep the inside of the protective covering system from being contaminated and allow it to be readily available for protecting the connectors on the trailer.

Abstract: A terminal block assembly (1) includes ground (16), power supply (7), and control signal (8) terminal blocks adapted for mounting as a unit on a grounded mounting bar, the assembly including a power distribution terminal section (3), a control signal terminal section (4), a field bus terminal connection section (2), and upon which assembly are mounted an electronics control module (23) and an internal bus bar (5). First control signal block terminals (4a) are connected with electrical components of the system, and second control signal block terminals (4b) are connected with ground via the electronics module. Tapped plug-in connectors (17) afford connection of bridging (12) or termination (18) link devices to the second terminals, thereby to establish the internal configuration of the assembly.

Abstract: An improved electrical connector for use in electronic assemblies to link electronic components in order to transmit electric signals or current. The connector includes a wafer interface connective construction with at least one resiliently compressible contact to provide a means across which electrical current can flow from one male pin to another male pin without placing the pins in direct contact with each other. The contact retains its form and resiliency through its non-compressive retainment within the aperture of the wafer interface connective construction. Engagement and disengagement of the connector is facilitated, yet reliability and conductivity are enhanced. Further, the size and weight of the connector is reduced, and the assembly of the connector is facilitated. In addition, the pin contacts and the retainment components for the pin contacts are common to both halves of the connector which eliminates the need for socket contacts and their associated components.

Abstract: A pair of male and female coaxial connectors which includes male and female rectangular housings with a plurality of through holes arranged at a predetermined interval in a lengthwise direction of the rectangular housing in which male and female terminals are arranged in at least one line. The male terminals includes a plurality of male outer conductors each fitted in one of the through holes and having upper and lower inner surfaces extending parallel to a specified plane which extends in the lengthwise direction and in a widthwise direction of the rectangular housing; a plurality of male dielectric blocks each fitted in a rear portion of one of the male outer conductors to define a cavity within the one male outer conductor; and a plurality of male central conductors each projecting into the cavity from one of the dielectric blocks and having upper and lower outer surfaces extending parallel to the specified plane.

Abstract: A first connector has a first nut with a large-diameter threaded hole, and a throughhole wherein the first nut is fixed. A second connector has a second-nut with a small-diameter threaded hole. A small-diameter bolt having a diameter smaller than that of the threaded hole of the first nut is passed through the first nut and threaded into the second nut, with the small-diameter bolt held stationary in the longitudinal direction thereof, so that the second connector is pulled to the first connector and coupled thereto. To decouple the connectors, a large-diameter bolt is threaded through the first nut to push the second connector apart from the first connector. A reduction is made in the weight of the screw-coupled type connector and in costs.

Abstract: An electrical assembly for selectively supplying either 120 volts or 227 volts from a junction box to a high intensity discharge lamp fixture via a dual voltage ballast and a dual voltage electrical connector. The dual voltage electrical connector has dual operation capacity with input voltages of either 120 or 277 volts. The connector comprises a female connector having nine bores extending therethrough with female terminals fixedly coupled within four of the bores, and a male connector having nine bores extending therethrough with contact pins extending outwardly from four of these bores. When the connectors are coupled together in their first orientation, the male contact pin which conducts 120 volts of electricity engages the female terminal connected to a line wire. When the male and female connectors are manually rotated 180.degree. relative to one another into their second orientation, a different pin, which conducts 277 volts, engages the line wire terminal.

Abstract: A rear holder integral-type connector is constituted by a hollow rectangular housing body made from resin, and rear holders coupled integrally with the upper and lower walls of the housing body through displaceable hinges respectively. The rear holders are bent, at a position displaced from the fore side of the upper wall of the housing body to the rear side slightly, toward the fore side with the displaceable hinges as pivotal axes. The housing body and the rear holders which are disposed back to back, are temporarily fixed by temporary fixation hinges. These temporary fixation hinges are formed integrally with the housing body and the rear holders. Locking side pieces for locking are provided at the both side ends of the rear holders, and locking grooves are provided at a rear end portion of the housing body.