Connection Patents (Class 174/541)
  • Publication number: 20150021087
    Abstract: A self contained prewired device includes a housing, at least one input port, and at least one access port. The housing is provided with a mounting plate, a lateral wall, and an insertion wall. The mounting plate and the insertion wall are connected with the lateral wall from each extremity, where the mounting plate and the insertion wall are oppositely positioned from each other. The at least one input port is positioned on the mounting plate, and the at least one access port is positioned on the insertion wall. The at least one input port and the at least one access port respectively allow electricity and data to transport from one location to another as the at least one input port and the at least one access port are either electrically or electronically connected to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventor: Glenn A. EHRGOTT
  • Patent number: 8933347
    Abstract: Various components of an electronic device housing and methods for their assembly are disclosed. The housing can be formed by assembling and connecting two or more different sections together. The sections of the housing may be coupled together using one or more coupling members. The coupling members may be formed using a two-shot molding process in which the first shot forms a structural portion of the coupling members, and the second shot forms cosmetic portions of the coupling members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 13, 2015
    Inventors: Bryan P. Kiple, Charles B. Woodhull, David A. Pakula, Tang Y. Tan
  • Publication number: 20150009642
    Abstract: An electronic unit (1) having a circuit board, PCB, (2) arranged to be mounted in a main housing (6, 7 and having a first housing part (6) and a second housing part (7), where the first housing part (6) is at least partly electrically conducting. The PCB (2) having a first outer layer (3), a second outer layer (4), and a ground plane (5). The first outer layer (3) faces the first housing part (6) and the second outer layer (4) faces the second housing part (7) The ground plane (5) is in electrical contact with the first housing part (6) forming a first chamber (29), facing the first outer layer (3), and a second chamber (30), facing the second outer layer (4). The chambers (29, 30) are separated by the ground plane (5), providing electromagnetic shielding between the chambers (29, 30).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2012
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Applicant: Autoliv Development AB
    Inventor: Laurent Caclard
  • Patent number: 8921713
    Abstract: An auxiliary contact block for a low voltage contactor, wherein the contactor has a side wall including first and second recesses. The auxiliary contact block includes a first and a second housing, connected in parallel to each other, an actuation nipple extending out from the second housing, and a connecting mechanism for connecting the auxiliary contact block to the contactor. The connecting mechanism includes a snap-fit element for locking the auxiliary contact block to the contactor when it is at a latched position and being adapted to engage in the second recess provided on the side wall of the contactor, and a releasing member for unlocking the snap-fit element to an unlatched position and including a releasing bar arranged for receiving a pressing force. The releasing member is arranged on the second housing and further includes a wedge element connected to the pressing element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: ABB AB
    Inventor: Lars Eriksson
  • Publication number: 20140367161
    Abstract: A rack system includes one or more racks each configured to receive at least one distribution module. Each rack includes management sections located at the front of the rack; troughs located at the rear of the rack; horizontal channels extending between the management sections and the trough; a storage area located at a first of opposing sides of the rack; a front vertical channel that connects to the storage area and at least some of the management sections; and a travel channel at the rear of the first rack that connects the storage area to the troughs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2014
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Chad Anderson, Michael Wentworth, Craig Fleming
  • Publication number: 20140345933
    Abstract: A power distribution system has an electrical box configured to attach a power cable, a plaster ring releasably mounted to the box and one or more electrical devices installed into the ring. A pre-wired ground extends from a first end physically and electrically connected to a ground terminal on the electrical device. The plaster ring is movable between a closed position proximate the box and an open position distal the box. The pre-wired ground is configured as a lanyard so as to support the plaster ring as a wiring platform in the open position for connecting wires between the power cable and the electrical device or devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2014
    Publication date: November 27, 2014
    Applicant: ProtectConnect, Inc.
    Inventors: Steve Purves, Dennis L. Grundt, John Karns
  • Publication number: 20140326497
    Abstract: An interchangeable base system is provided for use with an electrical power and/or data unit in a work area or the like. The base system includes a bottom housing portion associated with the electrical unit, with the bottom housing portion having a mechanical receptacle portion. The base system further includes at least two different mounts, each having an engaging portion configured to mate with the receptacle portion, and each having a different distal mounting portion. The different distal mounting portions are configured for mounting to different types of surfaces, so that the electrical unit may be configured for installation in different locations or in different ways.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Norman R. Byrne, Daniel P. Byrne, Randell E. Pate
  • Publication number: 20140318854
    Abstract: The invention provides an air cavity package for a component. The package has a connection lead structure in which the or each connection lead has a connection zone within the package for receiving a wire connector. A region of no connection lead material is provided directly between the connection zone and the neighbouring outer edge of the cavity. This provides a trap for flowing interconnect material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2014
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Applicant: NXP B.V.
    Inventors: Michael Asis, Albertus Reijs, Tennyson Nguty, An Xiao
  • Publication number: 20140312750
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a component bay having an operational height and an expanded height. The component bay is moveable between the operational height and the expanded height. A thermal element divides the component bay into one or more compartments, each compartment configured to receive a system component. The component bay at the operational height provides thermal contact between the received system component and the thermal element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2013
    Publication date: October 23, 2014
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Bret P. Elison, Phillip V. Mann, Arden L. Moore, Arvind K. Sinha
  • Patent number: 8866013
    Abstract: A terminal box includes: a main body (101); at least one pair of terminal strips (106) which are connectable to a positive electrode and a negative electrode of a solar cell module; and a backflow prevention diode (118) bridged between the terminal strips (106) to connect the terminal strips (106). The terminal strip (106) and the backflow prevention diode (118) are contained in the main body (101). The terminal strip (106) includes: a supporting part (S) for supporting a lead wire (118a) of the backflow prevention diode (118) in a mounted state; a pinching part (K) for supporting the lead wire (118a) in a pinched state; and a recess (119B) which is provided between the supporting part (S) and the pinching part (K) and configured to position a connecting solder upon connecting the lead wire (118a) and the terminal strip (106).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Hosiden Corporation
    Inventor: Yutaka Masumoto
  • Publication number: 20140305691
    Abstract: Provided is an electronic circuit unit which includes a circuit board, a case for the circuit board and a connector for external connection and can be miniaturized and simplified in structure. This electronic circuit unit includes a circuit board (10) provided with a plurality of conductors for connection (14) on an edge part (12), a case (CS) configured to house the circuit board, and a plurality of terminals (30) provided on ends of a plurality of wires (W). The case (CS) integrally includes a board housing portion (20) and a terminal holding portion (40). The board housing portion (20) holds the circuit board (10) at a specific board holding position. The terminal holding portion (40) holds these terminals (30) in such an arrangement that each terminal (30) comes into contact with each conductor for connection (14) of the circuit board (10) at the board holding position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Applicants: AutoNetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Akihiro Nishio, Hiroki Hirai, Tetsuji Tanaka, Massaki Tabata, Yasuo Omori
  • Publication number: 20140291012
    Abstract: An electronic device is disclosed having a housing with a single opening, and an inner space accessible solely through the opening. A covering plate is positioned within the opening. An electrically conductive contact pin extends through the covering plate and into the inner space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2014
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS AMP GMBH
    Inventors: Alex Bormuth, Joachim Zapf
  • Publication number: 20140264426
    Abstract: A mount includes a terminal, and a resin portion. The terminal includes a first surface, a second surface, and an end surface having first and second recessed areas that are extend from the first and second surfaces, respectively. The resin portion is integrally formed with the terminal, and at least partially covers the end surface so that the first and second surfaces are at least partially exposed. The resin portion forms a recessed part to accommodate the light emitting device. The second recessed area includes a closest point that is positioned closest to the first surface, and an extension part that extends outward of the closest point and toward the second surface side. The extension part is formed at least on opposing end surfaces of the pair of positive and negative lead terminal. The first recessed area is arranged on the exterior side relative to the closest point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: NICHIA CORPORATION
    Inventors: Ryohei YAMASHITA, Ryoichi YOSHIMOTO
  • Publication number: 20140268531
    Abstract: A cable box docking station rack includes a frame carrying a series of shelves, and each shelf including a series of docking stations for connection with cable boxes. Each docking station includes a fixed back plate and a slide plate in sliding relation. The back plate includes a series of connectors that correspond with communications ports on the rear portion of a cable box, and after the cable box is placed into the sliding plate, it slides inwardly until the connectors engage the communication and power ports on the cable box. The rack houses a computer system, video monitors, and data entry tools, together with the docking stations, which is used for inspection and diagnostic analysis of cable boxes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventor: Roger Blaine TRIVETTE
  • Publication number: 20140262489
    Abstract: The invention relates to an electric cabinet comprising an outer frame defining the general shape of the electric cabinet and an inner frame comprising fixing uprights and cross-members, a functional assembly fixed onto the inner frame and comprising a plurality of functional units (20) each equipped with a mounting plate (200) designed to receive one or more electric equipment units, the mounting plates (200) being fixed onto said uprights and fixing cross-members in contiguous manner to form a separating partition (P) delineating a first space (E1) located towards the front part and a second space (E2) located towards the rear part, the functional assembly comprising at least one support (41) fixed in independent manner onto an upright or a cross-member of the inner frame and a connector (40) arranged on said support (41), said support being positioned on the upright or fixing cross-member so as to enable the connector (40) to pass through an opening (207) made through the mounting plate (200).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES SAS
    Inventors: Jerome LAYE, Abderrahmane Agnaou, Olivier Wasner, Alain Perrin, Dominique Socquet
  • Publication number: 20140251680
    Abstract: A shunt module for use in an impressed current cathodic protection system includes a rail mounting mechanism, an electrically insulating strip carrier mounted to the rail mounting mechanism, and a shunt. The shunt includes a conductive strip or wire having contacts at opposing ends. The shunt is coupled to the strip carrier and electrically isolated from the mounting mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Inventors: Bryan Reed, Justin Duhamell
  • Publication number: 20140251679
    Abstract: A well-logging tool for geological formation has a borehole. A housing that is to be positioned within the borehole includes an opening. An electrically conductive winding is carried by the housing. A feedthrough assembly includes an elongate electrical conductor having opposing first and second ends and a medial portion extending therebetween. The first end is coupled to the electrically conductive winding. An integrally formed, monolithic, dielectric layer sounds the elongate electrical conductor and includes a first enlarged diameter end portion surrounding the first end of the elongate electrical conductor and is positioned within the opening. A reduced diameter portion surrounds the medial portion of the elongate electrical conductor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Schlumberger Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Bryan K. Rogers, Srinand S. Karuppoor, Frank F. Espinosa, Tudor I. Palaghita
  • Patent number: 8801442
    Abstract: A device for positioning at least one multiple round plug on a profiled support, including an adapter with a plurality of external functional surfaces wherein a first functional surface having latch-type profiles is provided for snap fastening the adapter onto the profiled support, and a further functional surface, offset from the first functional surface is provided with a retaining device for releasable attachment of the housing of a round plug. The adapter includes at least one space which is open toward at least one external functional surface and through which flexible cables can pass.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: LQ Mechatronik-Systeme GmbH
    Inventors: Jose Quero, Steffen Lentmaier, Mike Wenzel
  • Publication number: 20140174817
    Abstract: According to the invention, the electronic box comprising a main connection zone defined on one of its walls and in which is arranged at least one main connector designed to receive an external connection cable, is wherein it comprises: an attachment zone separate from the main connection zone and defined on another wall of said box, in which means for attaching a box to an external support are able to be arranged, and a moving part configured to occupy at least: a closed position in which the main connection zone and the attachment zone are simultaneously covered to prevent access to said attachment means and to said external connection cable, once the latter respectively are fitted and connected, an open position in which the main connection zone and the attachment zone are accessible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Bruno ESTEVE, Vincent Mallet, Sebastien Weber
  • Publication number: 20140174815
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to a cable assembly for adapting to a premise wiring system, whereby the cables utilized therewith comprise quick-locking connectors thereon. In one embodiment of the present invention, a cable assembly comprises a first cable having a cable portion and a connector on a first end of the first cable, the connector comprising an interface and a locking means for securely engaging a second cable; a housing comprising a body having an aperture therethrough for receiving the first cable, the housing having a panel locking means for engaging a panel, and the panel for securing to a substantially rigid structure, having at least one port therethrough; wherein when the housing engages the panel, the interface of the connector of the first cable is accessible from a side of the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventor: PAUL FOUNG
  • Publication number: 20140166356
    Abstract: A device for attaching a junction box to a photovoltaic. The photovoltaic panel has a photovoltaic side and a non-photovoltaic side. The device includes a bracket with a first side attachable to the junction box and a second side attachable to the non-photovoltaic surface of the photovoltaic panel. A central fastener is attachable at one end to the bracket and a plate is adapted for connecting to the other end of the central fastener and for mounting on the photovoltaic side of the photovoltaic panel. One or more rotatable spacers, connectible to the central fastener, may be located on the non-photovoltaic side of the photovoltaic panel. One or more fixed spacers may be located on the non-photovoltaic side connectible to the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Solaredge Technologies Ltd.
    Inventors: Vadim Shmukler, Lior Handelsman, Nir Armoni
  • Publication number: 20140138147
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a docking station that prevents electrical cables (e.g., from a portable power generator or other temporary power source) from even being connected to connectors in the interior of the docking station while the building's electrical system (or other electrical load) is in electrical communication with the utility. The docking station can include a cabinet with two doors that swing in different directions and a locking mechanism that regulates the opening and closing of those doors. In preferred embodiments, the locking mechanism includes a trapped-key lock. Embodiments of the present invention can be used in applications other than docking stations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 22, 2014
    Applicant: Trystar, Inc
    Inventors: Steven Matthew Takata, James Jerome Koberg, Brian Allen Amacher, Nicholas Goebel
  • Patent number: 8704109
    Abstract: A carrier is provided for a control unit of a motor vehicle. The carrier includes, but is not limited to at least one material section for fastening to the body of a motor vehicle. It is provided that the carrier is designed for receiving at least two control units, which via an insertion region of the carrier can be mounted to the carrier from the same side. A control unit is also provided for installation in a carrier and a motor vehicle is provided with a carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2014
    Assignee: GM Global Technology Operations LLC
    Inventor: Dino Demma
  • Publication number: 20140090865
    Abstract: An electrical junction box with a built-in isolation transformer is provided. The junction box comprises an interior base portion having at least one opening, a transformer secured to the interior base portion and in electrical communication with low-voltage and high-voltage terminals, a cover configured to attach to a junction box base plate and housing the interior base portion and the transformer, and a gasket providing a watertight seal between the cover and the junction box base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Hayward Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin Potucek, James Carter, Gregory Fournier
  • Publication number: 20140060920
    Abstract: A mounting structure of an inlet box (20) of a car which includes an outer panel (2) of the car having a hole (2j), an inlet box inserted in the hole (2j), a flange (21f) provided around the opening (22) of the inlet box (20) and an engaging claw (220) provided on the outer peripheral surface of the inlet box (20). The flange (21f) is set around the hole (2j) from the outside onto the edge (2f). The flange (21f) is screwed to the edge (2f) of the hole (2j) of the outer panel (2) from the inside. The engaging claw engages the hole (2j) of the edge (2f) of the outer panel (2) from the inside when the flange (21f) is set on the edge (2f) of the hole (2j). The engaging claw is capable of disengaging from the edge (2f) of the hole (2j) by a disengagement operation occurring inside the outer panel (2).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2012
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: TOYOTA SHATAI KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Teruaki Tamaoki, Yasuhiro Matsuda, Hiroshige Ikuta
  • Patent number: 8658914
    Abstract: An electronic component device having a first sealing frame formed on a main substrate and a second sealing frame formed on a cover substrate, both of which are composed of a Ni film. A bonding section bonds the first sealing frame to the second sealing frame. For example, a Bi layer is formed on the first sealing frame and an Au layer is formed on the second sealing frame, and then the first sealing frame and the second sealing frame are heated at a temperature of 300° C. for 10 seconds while applying pressure in the direction in which the first sealing frame and the second sealing frame are close contact with each other to form the bonding section. The bonding section is constituted by a mixed layer predominantly composed of a mixed alloy of a Ni—Bi—Au ternary alloy and Au2Bi.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Hiroki Horiguchi, Yuji Kimura
  • Publication number: 20140036419
    Abstract: A cart with one or more of a power supply system that includes an outlet box and a plurality of flexible receptacles, a bi-layer shelf, a positionable cable routing tray, and a removable cable management module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Inventors: David J. Prince, Robert W. Fluhrer, Scott Trish, William D. Tischer, Saeb Asamarai, Ryan Dahl
  • Publication number: 20140008120
    Abstract: A terminal box includes a box body forming a recessed portion and a terminal board accommodated within the recessed portion and providing conduction between a tab of a solar cell panel and a power line. The terminal board includes a projecting portion projecting from the box body toward the solar cell panel, and a spring portion extended along a direction perpendicular to the projecting direction of the projecting portion. The projecting portion includes a contact portion for contacting the tab of the solar cell panel. The projecting portion is supported by a first-side end of the spring portion. The spring portion has a meander structure having a plurality of folded portions in a plane having a normal line perpendicular to both the projecting direction of the projecting portion and the extending direction of the spring portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: HOSIDEN CORPORATION
    Inventor: Hosiden Corporation
  • Publication number: 20130341083
    Abstract: An electronic device housing having a plug contact unit with contacts for making electrical contact with a connector which can be plug-mounted onto an associated plug contact unit is described. The plug contact unit has an ejector unit mounted to pivot about an axis and which has at least one ejector arm positionable in an intermediate space, which is provided in the plugged state of a plug connector on a plug contact unit, between the connector and the plug contact unit. The ejector unit has a strip extending along the axis and has a protruding cross section. The electronic device housing has a latching groove for pivotably mounting in each case one associated ejector unit, wherein the latching groove surrounds and pivotably mounts the associated strip over a circumference of more than 180°, the latching groove and the strip extending along the width of the ejector unit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventor: Lars BINNER
  • Publication number: 20130319753
    Abstract: An electrical enclosure that may house electrical equipment having a reconfigurable cable duct system with one or more movable flaps to form alternative pathways in the enclosure for routing electrical cables from connections inside the enclosure to designated areas outside the enclosure. Methods of routing electrical cables through an enclosure and of assembling a cable duct system within an enclosure are also provided, as are other aspects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2012
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: SIEMENS INDUSTRY, INC.
    Inventors: Xiong Pan, Truett Ramsey Thompson, Bernhard Schmidt
  • Publication number: 20130313019
    Abstract: The invention provides a casing for network transformers. The casing includes a base, pins and a cover plate. The base has two side plates, two end plates and a bottom plate. The pins are embedded in the side plates of the base. Each of the pins has a first soldering portion formed by protruding from the bottom plate, a connecting portion formed by protruding from a surface of the side plate away from the bottom plate and a second soldering portion formed by extending from the connecting portion and then being bent, in which the first soldering portion extends to form a soldering segment, and the second soldering portion has a soldering surface. The first soldering portion fits to the bottom plate so as to increase its anti-deformation capability. The soldering surface is a larger flat surface so as to increase the soldering accuracy and convenience.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2013
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: FEEI CHERNG ENTERPRISE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Kang-Xiang He
  • Patent number: 8581116
    Abstract: A component carrier is described for fastening a component on a mounting wall having a through-opening, including a receptacle device for the component, an installation device for establishing a fixation of the component carrier on the mounting wall, and a retaining device for the pre-fixation of the component carrier in the through-opening. The retaining device includes a pin structure and a rib structure extending along the pin structure, the pin structure and rib structure forming a fixation area, using which the retaining device is fixable in the through-opening. Furthermore, the retaining device includes a securing structure situated on the free end of the pin structure opposite to the rib structure, which prevents the retaining device from being pulled out of the through-opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Matthias Ludwig
  • Patent number: 8563876
    Abstract: An electrical box assembly that is supplied with electricity by an external electrical cord and which in turn supplies electricity to a nearby wall-mounted outlet box. The electrical box assembly includes a cord grip mount that accepts a cord grip fitting for securing the electrical cord to the assembly and sealing around the connected electrical cord. The electrical box assembly may include connecting points for a low voltage scoop to provide a passageway for routing coax cable to the nearby outlet box. The electrical box assembly is especially useful for supplying electrical power to a wall-mounted TV while minimizing disruption of adjacent wall surfaces and underlying studs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Assignee: Arlington Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas J. Gretz
  • Patent number: 8546702
    Abstract: Electronic devices and other apparatuses that include plastic parts ultrasonically bonded to metal parts are disclosed. A first component or part includes a metallic surface region having a surface roughness with one or more surface irregularities. A second component or part formed from a plastic material that can include an energy director is attached to the metallic surface region via an ultrasonic bond, such that a portion of the plastic material is melted or otherwise formed into the surface irregularities to attach the two components or parts together. The parts can be housings, internal components or other items. The surface irregularities can be formed as a result of a chemical etching process, a machining process, or a combination thereof, and can result in the creation of undercuts or cavities in the metallic surface region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher David Prest, Douglas Weber
  • Publication number: 20130248244
    Abstract: Container for electrical/electronic circuits, comprising an insulating body (110) having internally at least one central space (111) for receiving a printed circuit (2), and a side closing cover (3), at least one female seat (120) extending outwards in the longitudinal direction (X-X) in between the opposite top part and bottom part of the body (110), and a pin (201) which forms part of a conducting element (200) for electrically connecting together the connector (1) and the printed circuit (2) being arranged coaxially inside the said engaging seat (120), said pin (201) having a fold (201b) extending in the transverse direction (Y-Y) and integral with an edge (202b) of a first flat body (202) of the connector (200) parallel to the longitudinal direction (X-X).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: MORSETTITALIA S.P.A.
    Inventor: Giordano Pizzi
  • Patent number: 8537565
    Abstract: An electronic control unit-mounting electric junction box having a versatile structure configured to accommodate both external and built-in electronic control units. The junction box includes an external upper case that forms the mounting space of an electronic control unit by means of a recessed containing section opening to the outer surface of a case, and a built-in upper case that internally forms the mounting space of an electronic control unit by raising outward the bottom wall of the recessed containing section in the external upper case are standardized in a basic section with the position of the bottom wall excluded, and a lower case and a conducting path that are combined with the external upper case and the built-in upper case are standardized.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventor: Takashi Miyamoto
  • Patent number: 8513542
    Abstract: An integrated circuit leaded stacked package system includes forming a no-lead integrated circuit package having a mold cap, and attaching a mold cap of an extended-lead integrated circuit package facing the mold cap of the no-lead integrated circuit package.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Stats Chippac Ltd.
    Inventors: Heap Hoe Kuan, Tsz Yin Ho, Dioscoro A. Merilo, Seng Guan Chow, Antonio B. Dimaano
  • Patent number: 8508917
    Abstract: A sealed electrical enclosure for use in hazardous locations for enclosing circuit breakers having a bottom housing and a top housing with a labyrinth joint, a serrated joint, or combination of both being formed therebetween, a first aperture extending through a first end wall of the bottom housing and positioned adjacent a first contact terminal of a first circuit breaker, the first aperture further including a first metal bus extending therethrough and in electrical contact with the first contact terminal, and a second aperture extending through a second end wall of the bottom housing and positioned adjacent a second contact terminal of the first circuit breaker, the second aperture further including a second metal bus extending therethrough and in electrical contact with the second contact terminal, and a first actuating mechanism positioned on the top housing adapted for manipulating a switch of the first circuit breaker.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: EGS Electrical Group, LLC
    Inventors: Vilian Rus, Yogesh Kanole, Vijay Nadgeri
  • Patent number: 8507809
    Abstract: A component-equipped-holder mounting structure having an electric component; a holder holding the electric component; and a holder mounting portion. The electric component includes a housing and a terminal extending therefrom. The holder includes a holder body, a pair of holder arms extending therefrom and configured to position the housing therebetween, the holder arms holding the electric component displaceably such that the electric component is positioned in a longitudinal direction of a mating terminal to be connected to the electric component, and a locking portion protruding from the pair of holder arms and configured to be brought into locking engagement with the housing. The holder mounting portion includes an accommodating portion accommodating therein a mating terminal with the holder slidably inserted into the holder mounting portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Makoto Nakayama, Takahiko Mitsui
  • Publication number: 20130175083
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a charging station enclosure is provided having a casing for enclosing circuitry therein, the casing comprising a side wall surrounding the circuitry, wherein at least a portion of the side wall comprises a double wall with a space therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2012
    Publication date: July 11, 2013
    Applicant: AeroVironment, Inc.
    Inventors: Holden Alexander Bonwit, Greg A. Petrie
  • Publication number: 20130161087
    Abstract: A solder ball device has a contact surface and a solder ball that is connected electrically conductively to the contact surface. Between the solder ball and the contact surface, a conductive polymer is situated, which is connected to the solder ball and the contact surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Inventor: Robert ROJAHN
  • Publication number: 20130161088
    Abstract: A printer includes a body case and an interface connector unit that is movable between a hidden position where the interface connector unit is hidden by the body case and an exposed position where the interface connector unit is exposed from the body case.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicant: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
    Inventor: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
  • Publication number: 20130146118
    Abstract: This invention comprises a silicone junction box comprising a silicone base member comprising a silicone composition for housing an electrical connection and a cover member in sealing operative contact with the silicone base member; and a photovoltaic panel assembly and photovoltaic system comprising the silicone junction box.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: Dow Corning Corporation
    Inventor: Dow Corning Corporation
  • Patent number: 8461453
    Abstract: A wind turbine wiring enclosure cabinet that includes a housing and an electrical circuit connector. The housing includes a top surface with a plurality of apertures formed therein, and a sidewall in contact therewith. The housing also has an interior accessed by a door in the sidewall. The electrical circuit connector includes at least one non-conductive beam attached to the sidewall, and a plurality of conductive elements connectable to respective electrical connectors, with the plurality of conductive elements attached to the non-conductive beam. The housing preferably includes a bottom member having a plurality of apertures formed therein, located below the electrical circuit connector and attached to the sidewall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Connector Manufacturing Company
    Inventor: Kevin F. Puccini
  • Publication number: 20130125975
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments include a photovoltaic module including a conductor interface for electrically connecting tabs of internal module wiring with external conductors, where the conductor interface includes retention surfaces for retaining the tabs and external conductors in an electrically connected position. Methods of manufacturing a photovoltaic module are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: FIRST SOLAR, INC.
    Inventor: First Solar, Inc.
  • Patent number: 8437134
    Abstract: A housing structure for a vehicle electronic control unit (“ECU”) includes an ECU case, a mounting bracket, and a seal ring. The ECU case is for housing a vehicle ECU and includes a ventilation opening. The mounting bracket connects with the ECU case and is configured to connect with an associated vehicle frame for mounting the ECU case to the associated vehicle frame. The seal ring surrounds the ventilation opening and seals against both the ECU case and the mounting bracket. A method for mounting an electronic control unit (“ECU”) case to a vehicle frame is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Honda Motor Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Fred H. Sarginger
  • Patent number: 8426752
    Abstract: An electric junction box having a casing and a circuit structure accommodated in the casing. The circuit structure includes a plurality of first bus bars arranged at intervals and synthetic resin members disposed between the adjacent first bus bars and firmly attached to the first bus bars. The synthetic resin members have heat conductivity higher than that of air. Since the heat generated from the first bus bars during electrical connecting can be transmitted to the synthetic resin members, the electric junction box can be prevented from being locally heated to a high temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignees: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Autonetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Manabu Hashikura, Mitsuaki Kohsaka, Tatsuya Shimizu
  • Patent number: 8405463
    Abstract: An electronic device is provided which includes a base, a through-electrode that passes through the base and from which an insulating material on an end face thereof is removed by polishing, a circuit pattern that is formed on an end face of the through-electrode, an electronic component that is disposed via an internal wiring formed on the circuit pattern, an electrode pattern that is formed on the surface of the base opposite to the surface on which the electronic component is disposed and that is connected to the other end face of the through-electrode, an external electrode that is formed on the electrode pattern, and a cap that is bonded to the base so as to protect the electronic component on the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Seiko Instruments Inc.
    Inventors: Takahiko Nakamura, Keiji Sato, Hitoshi Takeuchi, Kiyoshi Aratake, Masashi Numata
  • Patent number: 8399781
    Abstract: An electronic device includes at least one terminal formed on the electronic device. The electronic device also includes at least one of a semiconductor device, an integrated circuit chip, and a computer. A seamless conductive mesh is formed on at least one surface of the electronic device. The conductive mesh is in electrical contact with the terminal. The terminal facilitates electrical conduction between the conductive mesh and an electrical detection circuit. The electronic device also may include a pattern having traces formed on at least two surfaces where each of the traces includes a continuous loop of conductive material is formed on at least two surfaces. The electronic device also may include a first plurality of conductive loops formed on the electronic device that are continuous and surround the electronic device in a first direction and a second plurality of conductive loops formed on the electronic device that are continuous and surround the electronic device in a second direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Teledyne Technologies Incorporated
    Inventors: Cuong V. Pham, David E. Chubin, Robert A. Clarke, Aaron D. Kuan
  • Patent number: 8389874
    Abstract: An electric junction box having a casing and a circuit structure accommodated in the casing. The circuit structure includes a plurality of first bus bars arranged at intervals and synthetic resin members disposed between the adjacent first bus bars and firmly attached to the first bus bars. The synthetic resin members have heat conductivity higher than that of air. Since the heat generated from the first bus bars during electrical connecting can be transmitted to the synthetic resin members, the electric junction box can be prevented from being locally heated to a high temperature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignees: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd., Autonetworks Technologies, Ltd., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd.
    Inventors: Manabu Hashikura, Mitsuaki Kohsaka, Tatsuya Shimizu