Abstract: A modular socket insert assembly is described, which can fit into the male ends of two substantially identical connectors to connect them, wherein the socket insert assembly can be easily taken apart in the field for cleaning or replacement of a damaged socket. The socket insert assembly includes a pair of insulators having inner ends that substantially abut one another and having aligned holes for holding a group of separate socket modules. The hole in each insulator is wide at the inner end of the insulators where they abut one another, and is narrowed at the outer ends of the insulators, to trap a socket module in place.

Abstract: A connector is described which has socket contacts at one end which can be removed for cleaning or replacement. The connector includes a shell with a hollow end portion, an insulator or web lying within the shell and having a face facing the shell end portion, and a plurality of pin contacts extending through the insulator or web and having ends projected into the shell end portion. A plurality of socket modules each have inner and outer ends that can each receive a pin contact. The inner ends of the modules are mounted on the projecting pin contacts, and the outer ends are free to receive pin contacts of another connector.

Abstract: A geophysical connector is disclosed which may be utilized in extreme climatic conditions that is readily field repairable without disrupting the sealing characteristics of the connector. The connector employs an auxiliary harnessing system for coupling the conductors of a cable to the contacts of the connector.

Abstract: A high temperature hermetic electrical connector is disclosed in which socket contacts are hermetically sealed in a rear insulator of one connector member. A "napkin" spring is mounted on a forward portion of the body of each socket contact which extends forwardly of the rear insulator. A front insulator is removably mounted on the front face of the rear insulator, and serves to retain the "napkin" springs on the socket contact bodies. When the front insulator is removed, a damaged "napkin" spring may be replaced in the field by a new spring without affecting the sealing integrity of the connector. In a second embodiment, a metal hood slidably mounted on a contact body removably retains the "napkin" spring thereon.

Abstract: A method of making a socket contact by forming a slotted cylinder and pressing it beyond its yield point to effect an oval like socket. In engagement with a pin, the socket wall provides a highly efficient spring action which is capable of producing high insertion and removal forces.

Abstract: An electrical socket contact comprising a tubular spring member of conductive material having a single longitudinally extending slot from the front to the rear of the member. The side of the tubular member opposite to the slot is joined by a relatively nondeformable connecting section to a rigid body which impart sufficient stiffness to such side so that, upon insertion of a pin contact into the bore in the tubular member having a diameter greater than the bore, the wall of the tubular member will flex at two side regions between the slot and the opposite side of the tubular member. The flexing of the wall of the contact at two side regions thereof provides a highly efficient spring action which is capable of producing high insertion and removal forces.

Abstract: A contact retention assembly for an electrical connector comprising a retention disc having a passage therethrough receiving an electrical contact. Radially resilient retention fingers integral with the disc have inwardly extending ribs which engage within an annular groove in the contact to retain the contact in the passage. A relatively rigid collar is mounted over the retention fingers in front of the disc to restrain the fingers against outward movement thereby locking the contact in place. The collar may be slidably removed to allow removal of the contact from the contact passage from the rear.