Abstract: An apparatus for adjusting substantially constant environmental conditions for an electrical component, which conducts and/or stores current. The electrical component is surrounded by a housing, which has an opening to obtain a connection to the external environment of the housing. The housing has means, which protect the electrical component substantially from dirt, dust and/or moisture from the external environment.

Abstract: A structure for protecting a device includes a first layer, one or more first microstructures on the first layer, and a second layer disposed on the first layer. The second layer is disposed on a surface of the first layer on which one or more microstructures are provided. The microstructure may have a hemispheric shape or other random shapes having a curved surface. Since the area of the interface surface between layers is increased due to the at least one microstructure, the stress per unit area of the interface surface is reduced. Further, the microstructure increases the length of the path that ambient species need to travel in order to reach a device or other active components, thereby reducing the amount of infiltrating ambient species.

Abstract: This invention is directed to systems and methods for providing a port in an electronic device housing that is electrically isolated from a conductive portion of a connector inserted in the port without the use of a nonconductive trim in the port. In some embodiments, the connector may include a non-conductive flange or ring operative to contact the housing and the portions of the housing within the port. In some embodiments, a thin layer of non-conductive material may be applied to the portions of the housing within the port to prevent conductive portions of the connector from coming into contact with the housing (e.g., and grounding the conductive portion. This invention may be of particular interest when the conductive portion that may come into contact with the housing is not used to ground the connector.

Abstract: A measurement system having a first and second seal to create a sealed interface with a fluid and further having a rupturable barrier configured to relieve pressure when the pressure imparted to the first seal is less than the pressure imparted to the second seal, is disclosed. More particularly, the pressure relief element, which may be a rupturable barrier, is configured and positioned so that the second seal pressure limit is less than the first seal pressure limit. The primary elements of the system include the system housing, a sensing element having a first seal, with the sensing element within the housing, a second seal in fluid communication with the first seal, and a barrier that is rupturable when the pressure on the first seal is less than the pressure on the second seal.

Abstract: There is an electromagnetic interference shield and methods of constructing an electromagnetic interference shield. An electromagnetic interference shield has a network of conductive nanowires dispersed in a matrix material. The conductive nanowires form a segregated network. The segregated network may be a honeycomb network In a method for constructing an electromagnetic interference shield, a composite of conductive nanowires and matrix material is produced. Pockets of matrix material are formed within the composite of nanowires and matrix material. The pockets of matrix material may be formed by precipitation of the matrix material from a solvent or through dry-mixing of the composite with a second matrix material.

Abstract: Means for securing a power supply terminal to a bus bar, the securing means comprising: a securing base; a stud rigidly mounted in the securing base; and a securing nut, wherein the stud is arranged to receive, in use, a bus bar mounted on a circuit board and a power supply terminal, the bus bar and terminal being secured in electrical contact with one another by the securing nut.

Abstract: In an electronic control device that includes two or more kinds of lead-insertion-type parts, including at least a coil and a capacitor, the parts are installed on a support that has a wiring, a terminal structure and mechanically fixing portions; the leads of the above parts are respectively inserted in and electrically connected to holes formed in the wiring portion of the support; the parts and the support are fixed to each other with an adhesion material for fixation; the upper surfaces of the parts are attached to a metallic chasis with a thermally conductive material of a low elasticity modulus interposed in between; the mechanically fixing portions of the support are fixed to the metallic chasis; and the terminal structure of the support is electrically connected to a circuit board that mounts at least a controlling element.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a support plate for reinforcing a portion of a circuit board. The support plate may be coupled to a portion of the circuit board that is subject to forces (e.g., portions of the circuit board having switches) to prevent flexing of the board. The support plate may be coupled to the circuit board. This invention is also directed to a switch constructed from a button, a label plate, and a backer plate. The label plate and the backer plate may include apertures operative to receive a protrusion extending from the button, where the protrusion is welded to the backer plate. Labels may be printed or attached to the bottom surface of the label plate to protect the labels. In some embodiments, the protrusion may be welded to the backer plate. The protrusion may be operative to engage an electrical switch of an electronic device in which the switch is placed.

Abstract: A power transformer/reactor immersed in oil including a transformer/reactor core and windings accommodated in a tank including a tank base plate and tank walls. A foundation supports the tank. An elongated continuous band forming a closed frame is arranged between the base plate and the foundation. An outer periphery of the base plate extends outside an inner periphery of the frame and thereby encloses an air volume within the frame, the base plate and foundation. The tank support reduces sound emitted from the transformer/reactor.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing and a plurality of ribs. The housing houses at least part of an electronic component. The ribs are arranged along a flat side surface of the electronic component in the housing such that the inner surface of the ribs faces the side surface. The ribs comprises a rib that faces the side surface of the electronic component, and another rib that is located on an edge side of the side surface compared to the rib and more distant from the side surface than the rib.

Abstract: A cover or housing member for an electronic device comprises a central region and a perimeter region surrounding the central region. The central region comprises an elevated pattern of radial ribs and elliptical elevations elevated above a generally planar lower surface, such that the cover has multiple vibrational modes of natural resonance in which a maximum deflection of the cover occurs in a first mode at a central point of the cover.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a printed circuit board including: a board having a first face and a second face opposite to the first face; an electronic component mounted on the first face of the board; a wiring pattern provided on the second face of the board; a land section electrically connected to the electronic component and electrically connected to the wiring pattern; a first slope section continuous with the land section; and a second slope section continuous with the first slope section and the wiring pattern.

Abstract: A concealed-type retractable extension cord organizing structure includes a junction box having a front cover plate provided with a fixed socket and a rewinding control button; and at least one movable socket movably mounted on the front cover plate and connected at an inner end to a reel via a power cord. The power cord is normally invisibly wound up in a space provided in the reel. The movable socket and power cord can be pulled out with fingers to an extended position and locked thereto for use. When the rewinding control button is pushed, the power cord is retracted into the junction box and rewound around the reel, so that the movable socket becomes flush with the front cover plate again and the power cord is concealed behind the front cover plate and neatly wound up without occupying extra space.

Abstract: A control device has a base plate, a cover plate coupled to the base plate, a cavity formed between the base plate and the cover plate, a circuit carrier disposed in the cavity, and a conducting track carrier electrically coupled to the circuit carrier. The base plate has a continuous recess that is configured and arranged for feeding a casting compound into the cavity between the base plate and the cover plate. The casting compound is embodied to at least partly enclose the circuit carrier and/or the conducting track carrier in a vibration-damping manner.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic device includes a ceramic patterned light transmitting portion and a ceramic light resistant portion surrounding the light transmitting portion. A thickness of the light transmitting portion is in a range from 0.2 mm to 1 mm. A thickness of the light resistant portion is at least 0.3 mm thicker than that of the light transmitting portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a medium-voltage electric distribution cubicle designed to be fitted between two parts of an electric circuit so as to perform at least the functions respectively of current flow between the parts, of current interruption between the parts, of circuit disconnection, and of earthing. This cubicle is characterized in that it comprises a switch (or circuit breaker) with vacuum break technology also performing the disconnecting switch function and, in series with said switch (circuit breaker), a selector with at least two positions, respectively a current flow position and an earthing position of one of the parts of the circuit.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes a case; a circuit board mounted in the case; and a connector. The connector includes at least two connection terminals electrically connected with the circuit board, and a base portion attached to the case. The base portion holds the at least two connection terminals. An electronic component is attached to the at least two connection terminals to electrically connect the at least two connection terminals with each other through the electronic component.

Abstract: An enclosure that provides a temporary sheltered service access area is disclosed. The outdoor electronics enclosure comprises a fixed cabinet which holds electronic equipment and a housing that is attached to the fixed cabinet with slide rails. The housing has a top panel, a service access door, two vertical panels, and a raised floor. The housing is movable from a closed position in which the housing is immediately adjacent to and partially surrounds the fixed cabinet to an open position in which the housing is moved away from the fixed cabinet in a horizontal direction to define an internal service access area within the housing for servicing the electronic equipment. Service technicians enter the sheltered service area and maintain electronic equipment in the fixed cabinet.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical device, in particular a control unit for a motor vehicle, comprising a plate-shaped circuit support fixed on a metallic base plate of the housing, on which a plastic plug part s fixed on a side facing away from the metallic base plate, characterized in that fixing means which are pivot-shaped and protrude from the base plate, are provided for the common mounting of the plastic plug part, the circuit support and the metallic base plate of the housing, that said fixing means are guided through corresponding recesses in the circuit support and in the plastic plug part, that a deformation is produced at each inserted end and that each deformation is supported y a supporting part on said plastic plug part.

Abstract: A portable information terminal has a first casing with operating buttons primarily mounted thereupon, and a second casing with primarily an output screen exposed. A sliding supporting member and casing turning supporting member are provided which realize a state wherein the first casing and second casing are overlapped, a state of mutually sliding, and a state wherein the first casing and second casing are turned to do away with any mutually overlapped portions. The sliding supporting members are positioned on both sides of the first casing and the casing turning supporting member is positioned on the central portion of the first casing. Thus, a sliding-type portable information terminal is provided with an expanded operating face and output face by doing away with any overlapped portions.

Abstract: In an electronic control apparatus, a connector mounted on a circuit board accommodated in a casing body constructed with top and bottom casings is partially exposed outside the casing body to be mated with an external connector. A sealant is interposed between the top and bottom casings, between the top casing and the connector, and between the bottom casing and the connector. A sealing part of at least one of the top and bottom casings has a substantially rectangular ring shape with rounded four corners. A sealing part of the connector faces two adjacent corners of the rectangular sealing part and one side of the rectangular sealing part directly connecting the two adjacent corners.

Abstract: A circuit substrate for connection is used as a connecting member for electrically connecting a stator disposed inside a casing and a plurality of electric cables disposed outside the casing. A circuit substrate for connection is supported by a connecting member attachment. The connecting member attachment is molded using a circuit substrate for connection and a receptacle as inserts. Then, the circuit substrate for connection is disposed to pass through a wall portion of the casing in a thickness direction of the wall portion. The connecting member attachment is fixed onto the casing. Thus, the electric cables may be connected to the outside of the casing with a low-priced connecting structure.

Abstract: An electrical box described herein allows for separate wire connection areas for low voltage and line voltage wiring within a single box. The electrical box includes a voltage divider positioned within the box that divides the box into two distinct portions, thereby providing a low voltage wiring connection area that is separate from the line voltage wiring connection area. The electrical box also includes multiple knockouts, each covering an opening that provides a passageway from the interior of the box to the exterior of the box. At least one knockout and associated opening are positioned to provide access to the low voltage wiring connection area and another knockout and associate opening is positioned along to the box to provide access to the line voltage wiring connection area. The box provides an electrical junction for a luminaire, such as a downlight, or other electrical device.

Abstract: Embodiments include shielded multi-layer packages for use with multi-chip modules and the like. A substrate (102) (e.g., chip carrier) has an adhesive layer (104), where electronic components (106, 108) are attached. An insulating layer (110) is formed over the plurality of electronic components, and a conductive encapsulant structure (115) is formed over the insulating layer. The adhesive layer is detached from the electronic components, and multi-layer circuitry (140) is formed over, and in electrical communication with, the plurality of electronic components. A shielding via (150) is formed through the multilayer circuitry such that it contacts the conductive encapsulant.

Abstract: Apparatus and systems provide processing capabilities while utilizing power received via an Ethernet. A computing device has an Ethernet connector for receiving power and data, internal power supply circuitry for extracting power from the Ethernet connector, and a Central Processing Unit (CPU) for receiving the power. A housing may encompass the components of the computing device and be configured for installation in an electrical wall box. The housing may include a display or connectors for peripherals. A system includes at least two computing devices. Each device has an Ethernet connector for receiving power and communicating with other devices and are installed within a housing within an electrical wall box. One device has a display for receiving user input instructions for transmittal to another device, while another device has a peripheral connector for controlling a peripheral according to the instructions.

Abstract: Apparatus and systems provide processing capabilities and power-line networking capabilities. An in-wall computing device has a power connector for receiving an Alternating Current (AC) signal from a power source and a housing that is sized for installation into an electrical wall box. The device may have internal data injection circuitry for injecting data into the AC signal or may have internal data receiving circuitry for extracting data from the AC signal. A system includes at least two in-wall computing devices, each having a power connector for receiving an AC signal from a power source. A first device has a user input interface and internal data injection circuitry for transmitting user input data to a second device over the AC signal. The second device has internal data receiving circuitry for extracting the user input data and controlling peripherals attached to peripheral ports of the device according to the data.

Abstract: A box for connecting an output conductor from a solar panel with a feed cable has a base mountable on the solar panel and formed with a first hole for the panel-output conductor and a second hole for the feed cable, a removable cover fittable with the base in a closed position and forming in the closed position with the base a substantially closed compartment, and at least one component mounted on the cover in the compartment. The component is something that affects transmission of electricity from the solar panel into an electrical network connected to the feed cable or that affects the microclimate inside the connection box.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining an interior space with an opening, a lid, a first locking member, a restricting member, and a second locking member. The lid is coupled to the housing to close and unclose the opening. The first locking member is coupled to the lid and movable in a first direction between a closed position to lock the lid over the opening and an open position to unlock the lid from over the opening. The restricting member is mounted to the lid and movable between a restricting position to prevent the first locking member from moving to the open position and a retracted position to permit the first locking member to move to the open position. The second locking member is coupled to the lid and movable in the first direction to allow the restricting member to switch between the restricting position and the retracted position.

Abstract: A high voltage wiring system for an electric powertrain is disclosed. The system includes a power conversion unit sealed in a first enclosure. The system also includes at least one second enclosure configured to be sealed and having at least one cable disposed therein. The disclosed system further includes a plurality of wiring termination compartments configured to provide a plurality of electrical termination points. The plurality of wiring termination compartments are separately encased in a material configured to provide a sealed barrier between an outside environment and the plurality of electrical termination points. The disclosed system further includes a source of at least one pressurized gas configured to substantially prevent the ingress of moisture into the first enclosure, the at least one second enclosure, and the plurality of wiring termination compartments.

Abstract: A junction box having a sheathed cable retainer structure is disclosed. The junction box contains pry outs that cover openings at corners of the junction box wherein the pry outs are removed and a sheathed cable or like electrical wiring can pass therethrough. A strain relief bracket having segmented distal bends at opposite ends thereof engages the cable and under bias pushes the cable against an indent formed on a wall inside the junction box opposite the cable.

Abstract: A base unit suitable to improve easy exchangeability of a function unit in a dual wiring system is provided. The base unit is mounted in a wall surface of a structure, and connected to both of an electric power line and an information line previously installed in the structure. The base unit has a module port, which is detachably connected to a module connector of the function unit to simultaneously establish both of supplying the electric power from the base unit to the function unit, and making a signal transmission between the base unit and the function unit, thereby enabling the function unit to provide at least one of functions for supplying electric power from the electric power line, outputting information from the information line and inputting information into the information line when connected with the base unit.

Abstract: Housings for electronic devices are disclosed. According to one aspect, adjoining surfaces of electronic device housings can be mounted or arranged such that adjoining surfaces are flush to a high degree of precision. The electronic devices can be portable and in some cases handheld.

Abstract: An exemplary housing of electronic device includes a metallic main body and a metallic three-dimensional woven member formed on at least a part of a surface of the metallic main body. An electronic device using the housing is also provided. The housing of the electronic device has a textured touching feeling.

Abstract: An electronic device fixed to a pair of rack columns that are separated by a certain distance. The electronic device includes a housing that includes side surfaces, each of the side surfaces opposing one of the rack columns when the housing is sandwiched between the pair of rack columns, and a pair of hook members that are supported slidably in a depth direction on the side surfaces, respectively, and engaged with the mounting hole of the rack columns, respectively.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes: a substrate which has a step portion in an edge portion; an electronic component which is bonded to a surface of the substrate inward of the step portion of the substrate; and a cap member which is bonded to the step portion so as to seal the electronic component, wherein a wall surface of the step portion is formed to be inclined from the step portion toward an electronic component bonding region or to be perpendicular to the step portion.

Abstract: A cable manager includes a trough, defining a footprint, and a door. At least one side of the trough is formed from a plurality of finger-like projections extending forwardly from a support member. At least two of the projections include a hinge boss disposed at an outer end thereof and extending inwardly. At least one edge of the door has a hinge structure disposed therealong that includes an outer arm and an inner arm defining a hinge channel therebetween. The hinge bosses are disposed within the hinge channel such that the door is rotatably attached along at least one of its longitudinal edges to the trough. The door is rotatable to an open state without extending beyond the footprint of the trough.

Abstract: A cap for a MEMS package includes a main body having a bottom surface, a top surface, a plurality of accommodations recessed from the bottom surface towards the top surface, and a plurality of slots recessed from the top surface towards the bottom surface in a way that the top surface is defined into a plurality of regions corresponding to the accommodations respectively. After completion of the MEMS package, the package can be cut along the slots into a plurality of MEMS package units, such that the cutting work can be done quickly and the cutting burrs can be minimized.

Abstract: An integrated conformal electromagnetic interference (EMI) and/or electromagnetic radiation shield is formed on a plurality of encapsulated modules by attaching a plurality of modules (30-33) to a process carrier (1) using a double side adhesive tape (2), and then sequentially depositing an insulating layer (15) and a conductive shielding layer (16) before encapsulating the modules with a molding compound (17). After removing the adhesive tape (2) to expose a surface of the encapsulated modules, a multi-layer circuit substrate (100) is formed over the exposed surface, where the circuit substrate includes shielding via structures (101-112) that are aligned with and electrically connected to the conductive shielding layer (16), thereby encircling and shielding the circuit module(s).

Abstract: A pre-fabricated ferromagnetic loop having a footprint characterized by a continuous wire shaped according to a predetermined planar pattern. In some embodiments, the predetermined planar pattern can be multiple contiguous polygons within a larger footprint used for establishing a sensor for the detection of moving vehicles. The footprint may include one of a triangle, a square, a rectangle, a rhombus, a parallelogram, an ellipse, or a circle, and/or other shapes or configurations. Similarly, each of the multiple contiguous polygons may include one of a triangle, a square, a rectangle, a rhombus, a parallelogram, and/or other shapes or configurations. A loop sensor housing is arranged to enclose a continuous loop sensor wire configured in the predetermined planar pattern. The prefabricated loop sensor is inserted in a groove web pre-cut in a receiving medium to match the predetermined planar pattern.

Abstract: An electrical circuitry has a base element, a printed circuit board and a fastening apparatus for fastening the printed circuit board to the base element. The fastening apparatus retains the printed circuit board by virtue of the base element being present on a top side and underside of the printed circuit board. In this case, the base element acts upon the top side and underside of the printed circuit board at application points which are opposite one another at an offset with respect to one another while elastically deforming the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical enclosure that includes a sidewall, a back and a top, defining an interior. The top of the enclosure is adapted to open and provide access to the interior. The enclosure includes a backplane mounted to the interior of the enclosure. The backplane has an upstanding leg on which in interior swing panel door is hingedly attached.

Abstract: An enclosure for receiving at least one telecommunication cable comprises a housing (1) at least one portion (7) of which is configured for the passage of a cable (25) into/out of the enclosure. The housing portion (7) is repositionable to change the direction of passage of the cable relative to the housing. A sealing assembly (40, 44, 46) is provided that is split lengthwise whereby it can be fitted to the cable (25) after the cable has been passed into/out of the housing. A removable organizer unit (100) is also provided, for use in the housing (1), which offers storage (102) for slack cable (150) and for splice trays (118). Following removal from the housing, the organizer unit (100) can be supported on the housing (1) in a “work bench” position.

Abstract: A generally prismatic package (1) for an electrical device in the form of supercapacitive element (2) having an electrical property with a predetermined value. Package (1) includes an insulating element in the form of a generally rectangular-prismatic liquid crystal polymer (LCP) housing (3) for supporting element (2). More specifically, element (2) is mounted to the insulating element such that, following surface mounting of element (2) to a substrate, in the form of a printed circuit board (not shown), the electrical property remains within a predetermined tolerance.

Abstract: A securing mechanism for a component in an electronic device enclosure includes a bracket, a restriction member, and a resilient member. The bracket defines three guide slits on each side along which protrusions of the component slide. The restriction member forms two slide-rails oblique to the guide slits and two locking portions adjacent to the slide-rails. The resilient member is connected to the bracket and the restriction member. When the protrusions of the component slide along the slide-rails, the restriction member moves substantially perpendicular to the guide slit, and the resilient member deforms elastically. When the protrusions slide out of the slide-rails, the elastic force of the resilient member drives the locking portions to lock with the protrusions of the component, thereby securing the component in the securing mechanism.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a cover detaching and attaching structure may allow a cover including a through part, through which a power cord connected to a connection part passes, to be integrally engaged with a main body including the connection part for the power cord and to be arbitrarily removed from the main body in a state in which the power cord has passed through the through part. The cover detaching and attaching structure is arranged between the main body and the cover, to allow the cover to move in a first direction along the longitudinal direction of the power cord connected to the connection part from a state of being integrally engaged with the main body.

Abstract: A cage for shielding and handling electrical connectors, the cage has a pair of sidewalls each having a first and second longitudinal portions. A transverse link pierce joins the first longitudinal portions to form a single piece. Support members extend from the sidewalls and disposed in the space between the second longitudinal portions. A portion of the electrical connector is seated onto the support members, with the mounting portions of the contact terminals of the connector exposed. The electrical connector can be carried and positioned onto a PCB during the assembling process, by handling the cage only. The electrical connector is movable relative to the cage along vertical direction when contact terminals are brought into contact with the PCB to ensure the coplanary of contact terminals and PCB circuits. The present invention ensures the positioning accuracy of the connector onto the PCB and eases handling and assembling process.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a printed circuit board is provided. The printed circuit board includes a wiring board, an insertion mount device having lead terminals, and a flexible insulator. The wiring board has a first surface, a second surface on a side opposite the first surface, and through holes. The insertion mount device is mounted on the first surface of the wiring board such that the lead terminals are inserted into the through holes and are soldered to the through holes. At least one of the lead terminals has a distal end protruding out from a corresponding one of the through holes. The insulator provided on the second surface to cover the distal end of the at least one of the lead terminals.

Abstract: A signal interface includes a support structure having a pivotally supported cover and side wings. A latching mechanism is provided to secure the cover to the side wings in both stowed and deployed positions.

Abstract: A network communication component includes a case, a plurality of channels and at least one shielding. The channels are formed in the case. The shielding is disposed between two adjacent channels. Through the shielding between the channels, mutual interferences between the channels are avoided to enhance the signal communication quality.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic device includes a housing, an outer wall, a rib, a cable, and a stopper. The housing houses at least part of an electronic component. The outer wall constitutes at least part of an outer contour of the housing. The rib is located between the outer wall and the electronic component, and the outer surface of the rib faces the inner surface of the outer wall. The cable is routed between the outer wall and the rib. The stopper is housed in the housing, and engages the rib to prevent the rib from inclining toward the outer wall.