Abstract: A system is provided. The system includes a translucent display positioned such that a first face is a display face and that a second face is a projection face and at least one projector configured to project an image on the second face of the translucent display. The image is displayed on the first face. The system also includes at least one sensor configured to transmit a signal when triggered and a projector controller in communication with the at least one projector and the at least one sensor. The projector controller is programmed to receive a signal from the at least one sensor and instruct the at least one projector to project at least one image on the translucent display in response to the signal from the at least one sensor.

Abstract: A communication system includes first and second circuit card assemblies mated such that first and second PCBs move relative to each other along a board mating axis parallel to a slot in the first PCB with the first PCB oriented perpendicular to the second PCB and with first and second mating ends of first and second electrical connectors oriented parallel to the board mating axis. The first and second circuit card assemblies are mated such that the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector move relative to each other along a connector mating axis perpendicular to the board mating axis. Mating interfaces the contacts are oriented at contact mating angles non-parallel to the board loading axis and non-parallel to the connector mating axis.

Abstract: In case a similar component-to-be-loaded is erroneously loaded on a main body side apparatus, contact of terminals are avoided. To this end, a video camera (main body side apparatus) 1 has a main body side terminal 30, and a battery pack (component-to-be-loaded) 100 has a battery side terminal (component-to-be-loaded side terminal) 120.

Abstract: The invention describes a spring-three terminal connection (1) for the terminal connection of electrical conductors, having an insulating-material housing (2) which has at least one conductor insertion opening (12) for the insertion of an electrical conductor, at least one clamping spring (5) which has a contact limb (7), a clamping limb (10) and a spring bow (8) which connects the contact limb (7) and the clamping limb (10) to one another, and having at least one operating button (15) which is accommodated in the insulating-material housing such that it can be displaced and which has an operating area (14) for making contact with the clamping limb (10) and moving the clamping limb (10) in the direction of the contact limb (7) for opening the clamping point when the operating button (15) is displaced in the direction of the interior of the insulating-material housing (2).

Abstract: One example discloses an inductive power supply device, comprises: an inductive coupler including a resonant circuit having a first resonant state in response to an object at a first distance from the inductive power supply, and a second resonant state in response to the object at a second distance from the inductive power supply; a driver circuit coupled to send a first power-level to the inductive coupler when in a charge-object state and to send a second power-level to the inductive coupler when in a detect-object state, wherein the second power-level is less than the first power-level; and an object detector coupled to detect the first and second resonant states and place the driver circuit in the charge-object state in response to the first resonant state, and place the driver circuit in the detect-object state in response to the second resonant state.

Abstract: An X-ray imaging system includes an X-ray imaging apparatus for converting an X-ray into an image signal, a cable for transmitting signals to the X-ray imaging apparatus, a connector, disposed at an end of the cable, for connecting the cable and the X-ray imaging apparatus, and fixing portions for fixing the connector and the X-ray imaging apparatus and allowing the connector to be detached from the X-ray imaging apparatus by a detachment load. A cable outlet of the connector is separated from an outline center axis of the connector. The fixing portions include a first fixing portion disposed on the cable outlet side with respect to the connector outline center axis, and a second fixing portion disposed on the opposite side of the cable outlet. The moment of force required to detach the first fixing portion is larger than that required to detach the second fixing portion.

Abstract: A power connector can include a dielectric connector housing and electrical contacts that are supported by the housing. The electrical contacts can each include first and second contact bodies. The first contact body can include a first contact blade and the second contact body can include a second contact blade that can define a mating portion of the electrical contact. The mating portion can be configured to mate with a complementary power connector along a mating direction so as to establish an electrical connection between the power connector and the complementary power connector. The contact blades can be configured slide with respect to each other along the mating direction.

Abstract: An electric connector includes a first connector, and a second connector, wherein the first connector includes a first housing, a plurality of first contacts, and first lock metal fittings, the second connector includes a second housing, a plurality of second contacts, and a second lock metal fitting, an electric wires are inserted into the second connector in a direction parallel to a circuit board surface, and in a direction perpendicular to an arranging direction of the second contacts, and the second lock metal fitting includes lock engaging portions provided at both ends of the arranging direction of the second contacts of the second housing, and a coupling portion coupling the lock engaging portions at least at a side of a removing direction of the second connector of the electric wires at an insertion side of the electric wires of the second housing.

Abstract: A connector assembly in a vending machine is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a connector body and a cable tie. The connector body includes a mounting case and a pivoting part. The mounting case defines a plurality of inserting holes configured for receiving a first end of cables. The pivoting part includes a connecting portion and a pivoting portion coupled to the connecting portion. The cable tie includes an installation portion defining a plurality of cable holes configured for receiving a second end of cables and a rotating end coupled to the installation portion and rotatably mounted in the pivoting portion. The cable tie is rotatable relative to the connector body to rotate the second end relative to the first end.

Abstract: The movable portion of the first terminal of the first connector is formed to be larger in the width direction than in the thickness direction, so as to be elastically deformed in the front-back direction of the connector, and the movable portion of the second terminal of the second connector is formed to be larger in the thickness direction than in the width direction, so as to be elastically deformed in the width direction of the connector. Therefore, the movable portions can be formed with an increased cross-sectional area, thereby enabling the allowable current of the terminals to be increased, unlike a configuration in which the movable portion is elastically deformable to a sufficient extent both in the front-back direction and in the width direction of the connector.

Abstract: A dual-interface smart card comprises an integrated circuit (IC) module coupled to a plastic card body. The IC module includes multiple downwardly facing, externally exposed contact pads that are electrically coupled to corresponding externally exposed sections of a radio frequency (RF) antenna incorporated into the card body. Each contact pad is electrically connected to the RF antenna by a pair of opposing, stapled-shaped, conductive elements, with one conductive element being permanently welded to the contact pad and the other permanently welded to the antenna. Each conductive element includes a pair of resilient spring arms that maintain electrical connection between the contact pad and the antenna even upon movement of the IC module relative to the card body. To provide further redundancy of connection between each contact pad and the antenna, the resilient spring arms of the opposing conductive elements are encapsulated with a supply of conductive filler material.

Abstract: Method, apparatus, and computer program product embodiments of the invention are disclosed for negotiation protocols for power delivery from a first device to a connected second device. In example embodiments of the invention, a method comprises: determining whether a connector includes a cable indication that indicates its cable is capable of conducting an elevated power level above a level of a legacy cable; transmitting an offer to a device connected by the cable, to provide one or more supported power capabilities above the level of a legacy cable, if the cable indication is determined to indicate that the cable is capable of conducting an elevated power level above the level of a legacy cable; and transmitting an offer to a device connected by the cable, to provide the power level of a legacy cable, if the cable indication is determined to indicate that the cable is not capable of conducting an elevated power level above the level of a legacy cable.

Abstract: An interactive switch system for a stowage compartment system for a mobile platform (for example, commercial aircraft) is provided. The switch system is mounted to a moveable structure, such as an overhead stowage bin, and is responsive to a local input from a user, as well as to a remote input from an external control/monitoring panel. The switch system has at least one indicator surface responsive to the local input and the remote input to display indicator data. The indicator surface has a portion that forms at least one user input device for enabling the local input. The switch system further comprises a control system disposed behind the indicator surface. The control system is responsive to the local input and the remote input to transmit the indicator data to the indicator surface.

Abstract: An electromechanical connection system having a current supply device connectable to a current source through current supply contacts. The current supply device has with switching magnets on a magnet carriage. A current collection device has a release magnet and can be electrically connected to a load is connectable to the current supply device. A safety magnet is restored to a rest position by a retaining magnet or a ferromagnetic retaining part if the magnet carriage remains in a live state even if the current collection device is removed to effect short circuit. A non-conducting short-circuit part movably arranged in the current supply device between two short-circuit line parts, holds the safety magnet a distance from the short-circuit line under normal conditions. The non-conducting short-circuit part connects the short-circuit line parts if the magnet carriage does not return responsive to removal of the current collection device.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is that of a slip ring which utilizes one or more pistons to transfer the external pressure applied by the environment to an incompressible fluid in the inner cavity of the slip ring, thereby balancing the external and internal pressures resulting in a nominal, if any, pressure differential. This will enable the device to operated in environments with significantly higher ambient pressures then have been traditionally possible.

Abstract: An apparatus for detachably installing a smart card, such as a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, in a portable terminal is provided. The apparatus includes an opening on the portable terminal, a sliding member slidably coupled to the terminal to move in and out of the opening, and a cover on an end portion of the sliding member to open and close the opening as the sliding member slides. The SIM card is placed on the sliding member to move in and out of the opening through a sliding movement of the sliding member. The apparatus prevent damage to the SIM card when it is detachably installed in the portable terminal through the sliding movement of the sliding member.

Abstract: A variety of power controller coupling assemblies are provided that include at least one power controller, at least one cable assembly coupled to the power controller, and a plurality of power loads coupled to the power controller and the cable assembly. Power is provided from the power controller to the power loads through the cable assembly in a configuration such that power is provided to each of the power loads if one or more of the power loads should become disconnected from the power controller coupling assembly. Additionally, various cable assemblies are provided that include a plurality of power cables connecting a plurality of connectors, each of the connectors defining a number of conductor positions for providing power from a power source to at least one power controller and to a plurality of power loads.

Abstract: An electric connector with a tolerance compensator, includes a plug-in part and a counter part. An electric connection is established when the plug-in part including at least one electrically conductive pin is plugged into the counter part in the z-direction of a Cartesian coordinate system. The counter part has volume elastic properties, is electrically conductive and forms a predetermined volume. The counter part is limited in the z-direction by, respectively, one contact surface. In order to establish an electric connection, the at least one electrically conductive pin is aligned essentially in the counterpart in the z-direction and traverses a contact surface in an essentially perpendicular manner. The volume area of the counter part is calculated such that the pin reaches the volume allowing a reliable electric connected to be established, in the framework of a permitted path tolerance in the x- and/or y-direction when plugging together.

Abstract: A card connector for ejection and introduction of smart cards is disclosed for usage in a portable electronic device comprising a card reader with a resilient card connecting device for operative connection of the smart card to the card reader by introducing the smart card into the card reader or disconnection of the smart card from the card reader by withdrawing the smart card from the card reader by moving the smart card in a plane being substantially in parallel with the plane of the card reader, wherein the card connecting device is extending substantially along a plane being inclined in relation to the plane of the card reader at an angle ?, wherein the angle ? is not 90°.

Abstract: It is sometimes advantageous to provide power to the mobile electronic device while using the mobile electronic device. The present connector transfers power from a power source to the mobile electronic device via an element module, a cable, and a plug of the connector. The connector enables the user to: a) interface the element module with the mobile electronic device; and, b) interface the plug with a power source (wall transformer, automobile power jack, aircraft power jack, etc.).

Abstract: The invention relates to the conveyance and preferably also to the electrical contacting of an item to be treated (1), for example in the form of a printed circuit board or a conductor foil, in an electrolysis system. A device according to the invention comprises a large number of clamps (10) able to move along a conveyance path (4) and driven by a continuously revolving drive means (20). The device is configured in such a way that the clamps (10) at the start (4a) of the conveyance path (4) are brought from an open state into a closed state in order to grip and preferably also electrically to contact the item to be treated, and that the clamps (10) respectively at the end (4b) of the conveyance path (4) are brought from the closed into the open state in order to re-release the item to be treated (1).

Abstract: A mobile terminal comprising a first body comprising an image receiving unit, an image output unit, a first sound output unit, a first information input unit and a wireless communication module, a second body comprising a second information input unit, a second sound input unit, a second sound output unit and a wireless communication module, wherein the second body is capable of being slidingly mounted to the first body and separated from the first body, and a locking unit for preventing separation of the second body from the first body, wherein the wireless communication modules of the first body and the second body are capable of wirelessly communicating with each other when the first body and the second body are detached from each other.

Abstract: The invention relates, in an embodiment, to a power supply module configured to be coupled to a power outlet to supply an operating voltage to a data processing device. The power supply module includes a set of signal connectors having at least a first signal connector. The set of signal connectors is configured to provide at least a portion of data received from the data processing device to devices external to the data processing device, whereby the power supply module is disposed in a flexibly-coupled, spaced-apart relationship relative to the data processing device.

Abstract: A battery powered flashlight is described that has a pivot contact with an off-center pivot point and/or battery polarization is described. The flashlight is configured to allow batteries to be dropped into place without interference with internal flashlight components.

Abstract: A first connector housing is provided with a first guide member extending in a first direction. A second connector housing is adapted to be fitted with the first connector housing in the first direction. The second connector housing is provided with a second guide member extending in the first direction. The first guide member and the second guide member are so configured as to guide a fitting operation of the first connector housing and the second connector housing while being brought into points or line contact with each other.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a housing (12) and a substantially rectangular case (13) made of a metal and enclosing the housing. The rectangular case includes at least one connection portion (28) on a side of a lower surface thereof for connection with a circuit board, a resilient lock piece (20) and a pair of shield pieces (26) between the upper and lower surfaces the rectangular case for engaging a mating connector. The upper surface of the case is made flat for easy assembling with the housing. The resilient lock piece has a bending portion (21), which is bent toward an inner of the rectangular case and the shield pieces are provided on sides of the resilient lock piece.

Abstract: A watertight connector assembly includes a flat, flexible electrical cable completely encased in an elastomer coating, except at predetermined access openings configured to provide access to the cable. The access openings are defined by O-ring type seals formed in the coating on the surfaces of the cable near each end of the cable. Strain reliefs are positioned within the O-ring type seals. Electrical connectors are positioned within the access openings and configured to provide electrical coupling to the cable and to an external device. Compression pads are positioned adjacent the cable opposite the side of the cable having the electrical connector positioned adjacent thereto. This connector assembly is capable of withstanding harsh environments in compliance with environmental and vibration military specifications.

Abstract: A multi-connector module for connecting a plurality of peripheral devices to a host comprises a body having a plurality of slots therein. Each slot in the body includes a plurality of signal contacts and is shaped such that the peripheral devices and be connected to the host via a plurality of cables individually plugged in the multi-connector module.

Abstract: A terminal assembly is assembled to a first housing segment of a connector housing. A pair of insertion projections is integrally formed to an internal surface of the first housing segment. One of the insertion projections is fit into a gap between cut ends of terminals in the terminal assembly. The other one of the insertion projections is fit into another gap between cut ends of other terminals in the terminal assembly.

Abstract: Improved socket assembly structures that reduce the thermally induced stresses on socket assemblies by a novel combination of socket frame structures, materials and methods of connecting the ceramic slabs, that receive a packaged integrated circuit, with the frame structures, where the socket assembly includes an upper slab mounted on a frame structure and where the upper slab is connected with the frame structure along only one edge of the slab, thus allowing a relative movement between the slab and the frame structure at least in a direction generally perpendicular to the one edge, the slab having a plurality of pin holes to receive the leads of an electronic package. Furthermore, certain embodiments of the present invention provide a stiffener that is attached to the underside of the circuit board to help reduce the thermally induced deflection of the circuit board during elevated temperature testing.

Abstract: A wire harness-wiring sliding part has a sliding part (12) and a rail member (11) on which the sliding part (12) is mounted. The rail member (11) has a pair of opposing guide rail portions (11b) longitudinally disposed opposing each other at a predetermined distance. The sliding part (12) has a holding portion (12a), on both its sides, which hold edges of the opposing guide rail portions (11b). The sliding part (12) is longitudinally slidable on the guide rail portions (11b). A wire harness (14), extending from a vehicle body, is wired from a vehicle body provided with the rail member (11) to a sliding door provided with the sliding part (12). A felt material (13) is installed on an inner surface (12b) of each of the holding portions (12a) of the sliding part (12) in a direction orthogonal to a longitudinal direction of the rail member (11). The felt material fills a gap between the inner surface (12b) and a peripheral surface of an end portion of the guide rail portion (11b).

Abstract: What is described here is an arrangement for transmitting electrical signals and/or energy between parts that can be rotated relative to each other, whereof the part (transmitting part) on which the transmitter is disposed comprises at least two electrical conductors whose shape is adapted to the trajectory or path of movement and into which said transmitter feeds the signal to be transmitted in a symmetrical form, while the other part comprises the receiver (receiving part),

Abstract: A bulb socket including a socket body made from a synthetic resin and a contact member made from a conductive metal material and installed in the socket body. The socket body is integrally formed by: a socket main portion constructed by axially connecting a bulb fitting section and a power connecting section, a flange portion outwardly extended from the outer surface of the socket main portion, and engaging blocks formed on the socket main portion so as to sandwich the edge of a bulb socket mounting hole of a lighting fixture in cooperation with the flange portion. A plurality of arc-shaped slits and arc-shaped resilient contact strips are formed in the flange portion so as to extend along the outer peripheral surface of the bulb fitting section, and contact protrusions are formed on the arc-shaped resilient contact strips so as to provide resiliency with the arc-shaped resilient contact strips.

Abstract: The present invention is a pawl latch which is adapted to be mounted to a first member, such as a closure panel of drawer face plate for releasably retaining the closure panel against an enclosure. Such drawer is suitable for implementing an electronic module which plugs into the backplane of the enclosure. The latch has spring-assisted engagement and disengagement of its pawl with the edge of an enclosure opening against which the pawl operates. This results in spring-assisted inject and eject functions for connecting and disconnecting any associate backplane connection. The latch is low profile with a narrow footprint and has an EMI and ESD event preventive coating on the surface of the housing and appropriate components thereof. A pull handle is substantially flush with the outside face of the latch housing and cooperates with a button spring activator member, when the handle is in the closed position.

Abstract: A terminal fitting has a resilient contact piece (18) coupled to an inner ceiling wall (15) via a resilient supporting piece (17). The resilient contact piece (18) is cantilevered back from the resilient supporting piece (17) and then is bent forward. A portion of the resilient contact piece (17) is resiliently deformable upward and downward with a folded portion (20) as a center. The resilient contact piece (18) is entirely displaceable along the longitudinal direction with the resilient supporting piece (17) as a center. An auxiliary spring portion (30) has a first and a second curves (32) that project up and down immediately before the folded portion (20) of the resilient contact piece (18). The auxiliary spring portion (30) can be elongated and contracted resiliently along the same direction.

Abstract: A controllable power-economizing extension sockets includes a socket body, a main control socket and plural interactive sockets formed properly spaced apart in the socket body, a voltage stabilizer, and a capacitor and an electromagnetic switch connected between the input terminal of power and the main control socket. The electromagnetic switch is connected to each of interactive sockets to form a control circuit. The voltage stabilizer supplies a constant voltage to let the electro-magnetic switch operate to let the interactive sockets for peripheral electric or electronic appliances turned on or off synchronously with the main control socket.

Abstract: The invention proposes an electronic apparatus which comprises two parts (12, 14) which are mutually movable and can be electrically interconnected, so that at least one of them transmits information to the other so as to control functions of the electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A battery connector structure and a battery pack are described in which good electrical contact can be maintained even if an external force is applied around the connectors. The battery connector structure includes a male connector that consists of comb-shaped electrodes with a positioning plate, and a female connector having slits into which the comb-shaped electrodes and the positioning plate are inserted to make electrical connections with the comb-shaped electrodes in such a way that the connectors can be connected and disconnected. A projection is provided at the end of the positioning plate and a hollow that accepts the projection is provided in the slit of the female connector or in a system in which the female connector is provided. In addition, the battery pack has this battery connector structure.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to reducing electronic noise by mechanical means, in order to improve signal quality. More specifically, this invention relates to reducing small amplitude vibrations of analog electronic circuit components, which electronically respond to mechanical movements, such as vibrations. For example, in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a signal-to-noise ratio is improved by gravity-restoring mechanical isolation and transmission-path evasion of signal generating, processing, transmitting, broadcasting, receiving or detecting electronics.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a frequency converter comprising a power part and a control and adjustment part. The frequency converter is characterized in that the control and adjustment part is arranged to be a separate control and adjustment unit separated from the power part and in that the control and adjustment unit forming the control and adjustment part is arranged to be connected to the power part by a telecommunication unit. The telecommunication unit is a wired optic connection or a wireless connection, the control and adjustment part and the power part then being galvanically separated.

Abstract: A portable electronic device according to the invention comprises a USB connector 4, a USB controller 6 for executing predetermined data communication processing attendant on data communication with a personal computer 2 connected to the USB connector 4, and a main CPU 7 for executing device operation processing for the usual operation of the device, and is adapted to receive a power supply from the personal computer 2 or an external power source 3 as connected to the USB connector 4. Discriminating between the sources of supply of power, the main CPU 7 causes the USB controller 6 to execute the predetermined data communication processing while power is supplied from the personal computer 2, or executes the usual device operation processing while power is supplied from the external power source 3. This assures more rapid and simplified processing even when the USB connector is used also as a connector for the external power source.

Abstract: An electromechanical connecting device can be connected to a switching device provided with switching magnets, arranged on a working carriage and connectable to a current source by means of current supply contacts, and can also be connected to a triggering device provided with triggering magnets and electrically connectable to a consumer. These switching magnets can be moved from a rest position to a working position against a restoring force, establishing a contact among pairs of contacts and thus an electric connection between the means of a special coding together with the triggering magnets arranged in the triggering device to generate particular magnetic fields for the switching process.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical connector 10 having a housing 12 with at least one electrical contact 22 positioned therein. The electrical contact 22 is adapted for electrical engagement with an electrical wire 42 to be positioned within the housing 12. A spring 16 has a fixed end 17 and a free end 18, the fixed end 17 of the spring 16 is used to secure the spring 16 in the housing 12. The free end 18 of the spring 16 is positioned adjacent a tool opening 20 formed in the housing 12. The free end 18 of the spring 16 is adapted to be directly engaged by a tool 13 to be inserted through the tool opening 20 in the housing 12. The free end 18 of the spring 16 further comprises a plurality of retention tabs 35, 36, 37 formed thereon that are adapted for engaging the tool 13 when the tool 13 is inserted into the housing 12 to deflect the spring 16 and thereby allow the insertion of an electrical wire 42 into the connector 10 adjacent the electrical contact 22.

Abstract: An electrical connector accommodates high current, is not labor intensive to assemble and disassemble, and allows a wide range of motion to accommodate mechanical variations and movement of connected components. The connector comprises several parts with joints therebetween, wherein each joint provides electrical connection between and allows relative motion of the joined parts. The combination of parts and joints maintains electrical connection between two electrical components even if the components are misaligned or move after connection.

Abstract: A pivotable power feed connector (100) is disclosed which includes a pivotal connector (116) adapted to be connected to a flexible conduit or cable (118) having a series of conductors (120) extending therethrough. The pivotal connector (116) is pivotably connected to a pivot block assembly (132) through which the conductors (120) extend. The pivot block assembly (132) is, in turn, connectable to a contact block (200) with the conductors (120) conductively connected to a set of prong terminals (212) extending outwardly from the contact block (200). A protective cover (228) is securable over the contact block (200) so as to prevent the prong terminals (212) from being exposed during assembly and disassembly. The cover (228) automatically exposes the prong terminals (212) as the power feed connector (100) is moved into engagement with an electrical receptacle (102) in a modular office panel (104). The pivotal connector (116) allows the conduit or cable (118) to be swiveled through an arc of approximately 180.

Abstract: A rotary coupling for rotatively connecting a feeder line of a television set to a rod antenna includes an antenna body having a pivot terminal rotatably mounted in a fixed terminal holder, and a sleeve on the body rotatably mounted within a fixed sleeve bearing. The body is rotatable about its central axis relative to the holder and the bearing to which the wires of the feeder line are connected, such that any twisting of the feeder line is avoided during such rotation.