Abstract: A contact set for broadband communication pair cable consists of two mating connectors, namely a plug containing contact pins (3) and a jack containing contact receptacles (13). One of the two connectors is a cable-mounted connector, while the other connector may be a fixed-mount connector, e.g. a printed circuit board connector, or a cable-mount connector. Inside a metallic shield cover (7) pairs of contact pins (3) or pairs of receptacles (13) are arranged with a 90.degree. twist in relation to a nearest neighbour pair to avoid magnetic coupling between pairs. The shielding between cable pairs is completed throughout the contact set by means of a metallic shield kernel member (11, 1) in at least one of the connectors and inwardly folded metallic contact springs (10) in an opposite connector, for engagement between at least one kernel member (11, 1) and the contact springs (10) in a mated situation.

Abstract: An electrical connection construction between an electrical connection box and an electronic circuit unit, comprising: a plurality of bus bars which are provided in the electrical connection box and each include a first tab; and a plurality of terminals which are provided in the electronic circuit unit and a front end of each of which is inserted into a front end of the first tab of each of the bus bars of the electrical connection box so as to be connected to the first tab of each of the bus bars of the electrical connection box; wherein the front end of each of the terminals is formed into a second tab and the first tab of each of the bus bars of the electrical connection box and the second tab of each of the terminals of the electronic circuit unit are provided so as to orthogonally intersect with each other; wherein a pressing contact slit is formed at a front end of one of the first and second tabs so as to receive a front end of the other of the first and second tabs.

Abstract: An Insulation Displacement Contact Connector (10) includes a housing (12) with a plurality of contacts (16) therein wherein the housing (12) has a mating end (18) and an opposite connection end (22) for respective engagement with a complementary connector and flat cable (100) therewith. Each contact (16) has a mating section (30) adapted to be positioned in the mating end (18) of the connector (10), and an attachment section (32) adapted to be positioned in the connection end (22) of the connector (10). An auxiliary support (52) is securely attached to and substantially disposed within the connection end (22) of the connector (10) for efficiently maintaining the contacts (16) in position especially in the lengthwise direction of the contact (16). A cover (28) is attached to the connection end (22) of the connector (10) wherein the auxiliary support (52)is substantially embedded within the housing (12) and covered by the cover (28).

Abstract: A connector includes a first connector housing having a resiliently deflectable lock arm in an outer wall of the first connector housing and a second connector housing having a lock arm engaging with a locking piece fitted in the first connector housing. In the complete engaged state of the pair of connector housings, the lock arm engages with the locking piece so that the first and second connector housings are secured to each other. The connector further includes an engagement confirming member movably attached to the lock arm and an engagement retaining wall standing and positioned adjacently to the engagement confirming member. In the complete engagement of the pair of connector housings, the engagement confirming member is moved onto a top portion of the engagement retaining wall to prevent the lock arm from deflecting. The engagement confirming member is preferably attached movably in a substantially orthogonal direction to the engagement direction of the connector housings.

Abstract: A condition-indicating electrical connector includes a non- conductive synthetic plastic connector body carrying a strip conductor that connects a terminal on the body with an electrically-responsive optical display device arranged at a visible location on the connector body, thereby to indicate the electrical status of the terminal, and thus, consequently, the printed circuit conductor electrically connected therewith. The optical device is thus integral with the connector body, and requires no additional electrical components, and requires no space on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A connector assembly (10) includes a lower housing (14) and an upper housing (12) each generally including the basic structure of the typical SO DIMM connector housing (16, 16'). Each housing (14, 12) defines two rows of passageways (20, 20') on two sides of the central slot (18, 18') in which the corresponding module (100) is received. A plurality of contacts (40, 42, 50, 52) are received within the corresponding passageways (20, 20') wherein the tail of each contact (40, 42, 50, 52) extends downward to engage the corresponding circuit on the PC board (100) on which the connector assembly (10) is mounted.

Abstract: Novel connector-removing devices and method are disclosed which facilitate the disconnection of a connector from a receptacle or another connector, the devices being capable of being wrapped around the connector to firmly hold the connector within the device. One connector-remover apparatus includes a band, a strap, and fasteners attached to the band and strap. The band may be firmly positioned about a connector by wrapping the strap around the band. In a preferred embodiment, the band has attached to its ends a tether to facilitate pulling the connector. Additionally, the band may have apertures formed in the face thereof for receiving the prongs of an electrical connector.

Abstract: An electric low-voltage connecting terminal (1) is provided, in particular for luminous signallers, which comprises a socket connector (2) having a tubular coupling portion (2a), a plug connector (3) having a reed-like coupling portion (3a) to be fitted into the tubular coupling portion (2a) for establishing an electrical contact over an area substantially equal to the surface of the opposite side edges (3b) of the reed (3), and snap-engagement elements (9a) adapted to prevent slipping off between said socket (2) and plug (3) connectors.

Abstract: A bulb socket which includes a tubular socket body for receiving a base of a bulb, a positive terminal insertion portion which is formed at the socket body and opens in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the socket body, a positive terminal inserted into the socket body through the positive terminal insertion portion and held at an inner bottom portion of the socket body, and a negative terminal supported on an inner peripheral surface of the socket body. The positive terminal insertion portion extends diametrically of the socket portion and has a length larger than the diameter of the socket portion. The positive terminal has a length larger than the diameter of the socket body, and is supported in the positive terminal insertion portion.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprises a first connector housing with a flexible locking arm, and a second connector housing having an engaging section which is provided for the flexible locking arm. In the first connector housing, a shorting contactor including an elastic contact plate is set in a displacement permitting space provided for the flexible locking arm in such a manner that the elastic contact plate is displaced in association with the displacement of the flexible locking arm. In the second connector housing, a pair of engagement detecting metal terminals are provided in confrontation with the shorting contactor. When the first and second connector housings are incompletely engaged with each other, the shorting contactor is not contact with the engagement detecting metal terminals by the displacement of elastic contact plate which is due to the displacement of the flexible locking arm.

Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed for connecting a flat cable. The connector includes a dielectric housing mounting a plurality of conductive terminals. The housing has a front end adapted for receiving the flat cable in engagement with the terminals, a rear end and opposite sides. An actuator is pivotally mounted on the housing for pivotal movement between a first position allowing insertion of the flat cable into engagement with the terminals and a second position biasing the cable against the terminals. An independent engagement part is mounted on the housing and includes a pivot about which the actuator is pivotable between said positions.

Abstract: A cable connector system is provided having a carrier strip and a center contact mounted to a conductive trace of a substrate, such as an automotive window glass, at a predetermined distance from the carrier strip to receive a stripped cable, such as a coaxial cable in order to provide for the quick and easy attachment of the cable to the substrate, such as for attachment of a cellular phone to an antenna on automotive window glass.

Abstract: An electrical cord connector securing device consisting of strap members, having hook and loop material affixed to the strap members to permit a first end of each strap member to be everted over a ring member and connected to a proximal end of each strap member. The strap members are connected to ring members which are engaged concentrically over the electrical cords and adjacent electrical cord plugs on the electrical cords.

Abstract: A computer peripheral module (10) having a rectangular outline with opposing ends (11, 12) and opposing sides (13, 14). The module has keying elements (19, 31) disposed on the sides, adjacent one end, for keying with a receiving slot in a predetermined orientation. One of the keying elements (31) has upper protruding lugs (32, 33, 34) and lower protruding lugs (36, 37, 38) The upper and lower protruding lugs are offset relative to each other in a direction parallel to the side (13).

Abstract: A compression connector including a cam which securely attaches the compression connector to the backplate hook is disclosed. Specifically, in one embodiment, a backplate hook including pins located inside the receptacle is disclosed. The connector may be securely attached to the backplate hook by engaging the handle of the cam such that the cam and a second cam rotate so as to engage the pins. The movement of the cam handle compresses the connector against the surface to which the backplate hook is mounted, thus achieving a connection which is positive and which locks the connector into a position of uniform compression.

Abstract: A ZIF PGA socket (10) includes a base (12) and a slidable cover (18) attached thereon wherein a plurality of first passageways (14) extend through the base (12), and a corresponding number of second passageways (20) extend through the cover (18) in alignment with the first passageways (14), respectively.

Abstract: Generally, the invention includes a connector system for making an electrical connection between a first flexible circuit having raised features and another device such as a second flexible circuit, a printed circuit board, or semi-conductor device. The flexible circuit, printed circuit board or semi-conductor device have contact pads for mating with the raised feature of the first flexible circuit. A mounting bar is provided and a leaf spring(s) secured thereto. The raised features of the first flexible circuit that are aligned and overlie the leaf spring(s). The second flexible circuit, printed circuit board or semi-conductor device is positioned so that the contact pad mates to the raised features on the first flexible circuit. Posts extend upward from the mounting bar, and a slide locking bar having slots formed therein is slid around the post to lock the first flexible circuit and the other device in a mating arrangement.

Abstract: A connector is provided which includes first and second portions which are slidably engagable, and a lock disabler. The lock disabler includes a first enclosure-like segment pivotally attached to a second enclosure-like segment. When the first and second portions are fully engaged and the first segment has been attached to the second portion, the second segment may be pivoted relative to the first segment for attachment to the first portion to prevent disengagement of the first and second portions.

Abstract: An elongated electrical connector includes an elongated dielectric housing having a mating face and a longitudinal cavity defining a transverse insertion axis generally perpendicular to the mating face for receiving at least one terminal module. The terminal module includes a plurality of identically stamped terminals which are elongated in the direction of the insertion axis. The terminals having mating ends projecting from the housing beyond the mating face thereof. At least one of the identically stamped terminals has a bend therein to reduce the length thereof such that the mating end thereof projects from the housing a lesser distance beyond the mating face than the mating ends of the other terminals. A longitudinal dielectric insert is receivable in the cavity and is molded about portions of the identically stamped terminals.

Abstract: A twist-lock connector assembly for securing an engaged electrical plug to an electrical outlet which includes a rotatable cylindrical sleeve disposed enclosing an electrical plug and a modified cover plate for replacing the conventional cover plate of an electrical outlet, such as a wall socket or a portable power box. The prong end of the sleeve includes a plurality of radially inwardly projecting nubs provided along an inner cylindrical surface thereof. The cover plate includes an upstanding cylindrical wall disposed about a periphery of each socket access opening. A plurality of thread members are formed on the exterior surface of each upstanding cylindrical wall and which are designed to matingly engage the nubs on the inner cylindrical surface of the sleeve as the sleeve is twist-rotated over the upstanding cylindrical wall. In use, the electrical plug is inserted into the socket portion of the wall outlet and the cylindrical sleeve is rotated about a 1/4 turn.