Abstract: An accessory 1 is mounted on a board 2, and a connector main portion 31 is formed by terminals 5 and a connector board 6, and one end portions of the terminals 5 are soldered to the board 2. A first sealing member 7 is provided at the connector main portion 31, and an inner housing 32, corresponding to the connector main portion 31, is formed within a receiving chamber 3e of a casing 3. A connector frontage portion 30a is formed at the casing 3. By mounting the board 2 on the casing 3, the first sealing member 7 is held in intimate contact with the inner housing 32 to seal the connector frontage portion 30a, and also a connector 30 is formed.

Abstract: An auxiliary device module Z includes an auxiliary device 1, a base board 2 mounted on the auxiliary device 1 and provided with terminals 5e and a case 3 in which the base board 2 can be mounted. Fitting the base board 2 into the case 3, the terminals 5e of the base board 2 and electric wires 4 of a connecting portion 5e′ in the case 3 are connected electrically to form a connector 5. Positioning portions 6 for guiding the terminals 5e are provided in the connecting portion 5e′. Thereby, when assembling the auxiliary device module Z, connecting electrically the terminal 5e with the electric wires 4 can be done simultaneously, accurately and easily.

Abstract: An auxiliary device module Z includes an auxiliary device 1 such as a camera 1, a base board 2 provided with the auxiliary device 1, a pressure contact type connector 5a and pressure contact type terminals 5e and a case 3 in which the base board can be mounted. The pressure contact type terminals 5e and a connecting portion 5e′ including electric wires 4a, 4a′ in the case 3 are electrically connected as a connector 5 by mounting the base board 2 on the case 3. Guide portions 6a for guiding the pressure contact type terminals 5e to the connecting portion 5e′ are provided in the connector 5. In this configuration, when fitting the base board 2 into the case 3, electrically connecting can be done simultaneously and securely.

Abstract: An auxiliary machine module includes auxiliary machine a base plate equipped with the auxiliary machine; a case in which the base plate is mounted, and a connector tool for electrically connecting the base plate and the case. In this configuration, the number of components provided on the periphery of the auxiliary machine module, and the module can be reduced in size and weight in a simple structure. An inconvenience occurring in a conventional assembling operation can be also overcome.

Abstract: A connector locking mechanism (1) includes lock projections (4), formed respectively at distal ends of resilient piece portions (3) provided at an outer peripheral portion of a male connector (2) (for connecting shielded wires (W1, W2) together), and springs (5) which are resiliently deformable radially, the lock projections (4) and the springs (5) projecting radially outwardly from the outer peripheral surface of the male connector (2). When the male connector (2) is connected to a female connector (21), the lock projections (4) are engaged in a lock groove (23) formed in an inner peripheral surface of a jack sleeve (22) of the female connector (21), thereby locking or holding the male connector (2) and the female connector (21) in a mutually-connected condition, and also the springs (5) are held against the inner peripheral surface of the jack sleeve (22).

Abstract: A connector comprises a connector housing 22 which includes two terminal cover sections 26, 27 and a mounting part 28 adapted to engage with a mating member, and a plurality of terminals 23 each of which includes a connecting portion 38 and a continuously formed contact portion 39 having springy characteristics. The connecting portion 38 is projected into one of the terminal cover sections 26, and the contact portion 39 is projected into the other of the terminal cover sections 27. The other terminal cover section 27 is positioned inside the mating member after being assembled. One of the walls 32 defining the other terminal cover section 27 is provided with holes 33 through which external terminals 48 provided on the mating member are adapted to pass.

Abstract: A connector comprises a connector housing 22 which includes two terminal cover sections 26, 27 and a mounting part 28 adapted to engage with a mating member, and a plurality of terminals 23 each of which includes a connecting portion 38 and a continuously formed contact portion 39 having springy characteristics. The connecting portion 38 is projected into one of the terminal cover sections 26, and the contact portion 39 is projected into the other of the terminal cover sections 27. The other terminal cover section 27 is positioned inside the mating member after being assembled. One of the walls 32 defining the other terminal cover section 27 is provided with holes 33 through which external terminals 48 provided on the mating member are adapted to pass.

Abstract: A terminal includes a connecting portion having a through hole to which a core wire of the coaxial cable is inserted to be electrically connected therewith, and a flat projection formed in the vicinity of the through hole on the connecting portion. The connecting portion is formed as a vertical wall member extending perpendicular to an insertion direction of the coaxial cable, and the flat projection is formed as a horizontal table member projected therefrom so as to extend parallel with the insertion direction of the coaxial cable. A corner portion defined by the vertical wall member and the horizontal table portion is utilized for a portion where a leading end of a soldering iron for soldering the connecting portion and the core wire is abutted.

Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable consists of a terminal provided with a connection, an insulating terminal holder for receiving the terminal, which has a pair of opposed first and second lids at one end at a side wherefrom to receive the terminal, the first lid, when closed, locking the terminal in the terminal holder, and a conductive shield cover mounted on the terminal holder, the shield cover having a holding means at one end toward the coaxial cable, the connection hole of the terminal and the holding means being aligned with each other when the shield cover is mounted on the terminal holder, wherein when the coaxial cable is advanced, the conductor is inserted into the connection hole and the braid is located on the holding means to position the conductor and the braid at one time. The load on the conductor is reduced, the manufacturing process is simplified, and reliability is improved.

Abstract: A shield terminal is provided so as to prevent a shield wire from being damaged at time of cutting off a chain body connected to the shield terminal. The shield wire 11 includes a conductive braided wire 11c and an insulating outer rind 11d. The shield terminal 1 includes a pair of first press-fitting pieces 4, 4 and a pair of second press-fitting pieces 5, 5 all formed on an end portion of the terminal 1 and a pair of connecting edges 6, 6 and a pair of hooking pieces 7, 7 all formed on the other end portion. The second press-fitting pieces 5, 5 are provided with engagement holes 5a, 5a for engagement with the hooking pieces 7, 7. When the other end portion is folded back to the end portion of the terminal 1, the connecting edges 6, 6 are fixed on the first press-fitting pieces 4, 4 while the engagement holes 5a, 5a are engaged with the hooking pieces 7, 7. The cutting of the chain body 10 can be performed before fitting the shield wire 11 to the shield terminal 1.

Abstract: A connecting structure of a coaxial cable connector for a coaxial cable one end of which is worked in such a manner that a core wire is exposed by a predetermined length from an insulating inner cover and a braided wire is exposed by a predetermined length from an insulating outer cover, the connecting structure comprises a first contact member for connecting electrically with the core wire, a second contact member for inserting between the insulating inner cover and the braided wire to be electrically connected with the braided wire, a third contact member arranged outside of the second contact member to urge the braided wire against the second contact member, the third contact member being conductive with the second contact member.

Abstract: A shielding-member-containing connector assembly (1) includes a female connector (2), and a male connector (3). A groove portion (5) is provided in the inside of a metal shell (4) shield-connected to a shielded electric wire (W) of the female connector (2). The outside of the metal shell (4) is covered with a shrinkable tube (36). The male connector (3) includes a shielding member (6) shield-connected to a shielded electric wire (W), a suitable number of resilient pieces (9) having engagement protrusions (10) extended to the outside of a male housing (8) which holds a male terminal (7), a slide member (11) slidable in an axial direction, the slide member (11) having a pressing wall (13), and a notch portion (12) from which the engagement protrusions (10) are projected is provided in the slide member (11).

Abstract: A connector includes a jack and an attachment plug which inserts into a socket of the jack. The plug has a plug body with an attachment pin planted at its forward end and sinkable lock portions projecting from an outer circumferential surface of the plug body so that the sinkable lock portions return to their initial positions automatically by their own elastic force. The jack has an engagement portion formed along the inner circumference of the plug insertion inlet of the socket so that the engagement portion locks the lock portions when the attachment plug is inserted into the jack. The engagement portion is formed by folding an end portion of the socket at the plug insertion inlet.

Abstract: A pair of connectors which are designed so that at least one of the connectors is made movable not only in the X and Y directions but also in the Z direction so that the pair of connectors are fitted to each other in normal positions smoothly and securely. A pair of connector casings containing a pair of connectors respectively, which are designed so that at least one of the connector casings is made movable not only in the X and Y directions but also in the Z direction so that the pair of connectors are fitted to each other in normal positions smoothly and securely. Preferably, an elastic or flexible member is provided in at least one of the connector and the connector casing so that the connector or the connector casing is made movable in the X, Y and Z directions. Alternatively, a holding member using an elastic or flexible member is interposed so that the connector or the connector casing is made movable in the X, Y and Z directions.

Abstract: A coaxial cable contact including a mounting plate having a coaxial cable mounted thereon, the coaxial cable including a central conductor, an inner insulating sheath provided around an outer circumferential surface of the central conductor, a braid wrapped around the inner insulating sheath and an outer sheath covering an outer circumferential surface of the braid. A pair of press-fitting strips is arranged on the mounting plate in a direction crossing a mounting direction of the coaxial cable. At least one pair of opposing braid clamping strips is arranged between the press-fitting strips, and a distance between the braid clamping strips is substantially equal to an outer diameter of the inner insulating sheath. Thrusting portions are respectively formed on the braid clamping strips. The thrusting portions are thrust into the braid when the coaxial cable is mounted on the mounting plate.

Abstract: A movable connector positioning mechanism and method for preventing unnecessary movement of a movable connector before fitting to a mating connector so that the movable connector can be located and held in a proper position to eliminate misregistration between the movable and mating connectors. The movable connector is mounted to a mounting member having a mounting hole. The mechanism includes a support plate which is integral with a connector housing of the movable connector and includes a retaining portion which projects from one side of the support plate and is adaptable for insertion into a mounting hole. The mechanism further includes a positioning member having a first component on the mounting member and a second component on the support plate, which engage to prevent rotation of the retaining portion about an axis of insertion of the retaining portion so as to locate the connector housing in a predetermined position when the retaining portion is being inserted into the mounting hole.

Abstract: A switch box mounting structure is provided that can eliminate erroneous assembling to connectors and reduce assembling time to a connector box. The switch box mounting structure includes: a panel that has a mounting hole; a connector box that is fixed to a back surface of the panel not only with a plurality of connectors attached thereto but also by setting an opening thereof to coincide with the mounting hole; and a switch box that allows a plurality of switches to be attached thereto. Not only the plurality of switches are attached to the connector box collectively through the switch box with the switch box being retained in the mounting hole from the front surface of the panel, but also the switches are engaged with the connectors.

Abstract: An opposed-contact connector (11) in which terminal contacts are prevented from projecting from the connector except when they are to be electrically contacted with their respective mating electrodes, and the terminal contacts can be projected to have an appropriate contact pressure only when they are electrically contacted with the mating electrodes, respectively.

Abstract: A low coupling force connector assembly is provided which has a first connector and a second connector. The first connector includes a housing and a cam projection provided on the housing, and the second connector includes a housing and a straight guide groove for guiding the cam projection of the first connector. A guide member accommodates therein the first connector and guides the second connector to the first connector. The guide member has a rib projectiong on a housing wall thereof. Locking means hold the first connector in position in the guide member. A rotary plate with two lever projections is rotatably provided on the second connector. The first and second connectors are coupled together with a low coupling force concurrently with mounting a component on a vehicle instrument panel.

Abstract: A main connector (31) which is provided on a car body (37) and is attachable to an insertion-side connector (53) provided on an instrument panel (51). A holding shaft (39b) projects from a car body (37). The main connector (31) includes a movable bracket (35) and a connector body (33) attached to the movable bracket. A holding-shaft insertion hole (35g) is formed in the movable bracket (35) so that the holding shaft (39b) is loosely fitted in the hole. Flexible lock arms (49) are provided on the holding shaft (39b) for temporarily locking the movable bracket (35) on the holding shaft (39b). When the insertion-side connector is fitted to the main connector (31), the movable bracket (35) is separated from the holding shaft (39b), releasing the fixed relationship between the movable bracket (35) and the holding shaft (39b). As a result, no load is exerted on the terminal contact between the insertion-side connector (53) and the main connector (31) due to vibrations of the car body.