Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a shoe that is movable in a sidewall of a body of the connector and/or a continuity bus.

Abstract: A telescopic conductive tube is provided in the present application, including a telescopic assembly and a conductive assembly, wherein the telescopic assembly is provided with a first tube body and a second tube body relatively telescopic to the first tube body, and the conductive assembly is installed along the outside of the first and second tube body, wherein the conductive assembly includes a conductive wire, a receiving aluminum tube, an electrical connecting head, a conductive copper sheet, and an insulated guide rail, wherein the conductive wire is electrically connected with an elastic contact protruding from the inside to the outside of the electrical connecting head, the electrical connecting head being electrically connected to the conductive copper sheet, and the electrical connecting head and the conductive copper sheet being capable of sliding relatively and maintaining electrical connection.

Abstract: A electrical connector includes an inner conductor having a first mating end configured to be coupled to an electrical component and a second mating end and an outer conductor having a first mating end configured to be coupled to the electrical component and a second mating end. The outer conductor has a bore receiving the inner conductor. The inner conductor is coaxial with the outer conductor. A shielding gasket is separate and discrete from the outer conductor and coupled to the first mating end of the outer conductor. The shielding gasket has an outer surface facing the electrical component and configured to interface with the electrical component. The shielding gasket provides perimeter shielding around the first mating end of the inner conductor.

Abstract: Provided is disclosure for an example providing protection from electrical discharges for a rolling bearing assembly, where the rolling bearing assembly comprises an inner ring with an inner ring raceway, an outer ring with an outer ring raceway, rolling elements configured to roll or rotate between the inner ring raceway and the outer ring raceway, and at least one electrically conductive part with a first end and a second end, where the first end is configured to electrically contact the inner ring and the second end is configured to electrically contact the outer ring.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector comprising a first connector portion, a second connector portion and a locking mechanism, wherein the first connector portion has a first electrical contact element and at least one magnet, and wherein the second connector portion has a second electrical contact element and at least one second magnet with a polarity which is reversed in relation to the first magnet, wherein the first and the second contact element are designed to establish an electrical connection between the first and the second connector portion for power and/or data transmission, and wherein the locking mechanism is of self-locking design.

Abstract: A protective case for a mobile terminal is disclosed. The protective case for a mobile terminal includes body portion and a rim portion. The body portion has a periphery. The periphery comprises a first straight edge, a second straight edge, and a top edge. The rim portion is fixed to the periphery of the body portion. The rim portion is connected to the first straight edge and the second straight edge, and disconnected to the top edge. The rim portion comprises an internal, an external surface, and a top end surface. A sliding groove is defined in the rim portion. The sliding groove is recessed from the internal surface in a direction towards the external surface, and further extends to the top end surface.

Abstract: Provided are multi-parameter sonde systems having a unique form-factor, wherein the plurality of sensors are arranged in a tight-fit configuration. This provides a single distal sensing surface and minimal separation distance between adjacent sensors. The sensors may be pie shaped with an interlocking feature to tightly hold the sensors together, with a sensor guard disposed over the outer surface of the interlocked sensors. Sensor-guards disclosed herein may have an integrated sensor storage and sensor guard configuration, thereby avoiding a need for a separate storage cup and that are configured to minimize unwanted biological growth. Also provided are uniquely shaped individual sensors having interlocking features to hold several sensors together in a sonde.

Abstract: A system including a base affixed to a radio. The base includes a first base connector and a second base connector with a plurality of radial interconnectors positioned around the perimeter of the first base connector. The system includes an antenna connector including a first antenna connector and a second antenna connector with a plurality of radial interconnectors positioned around the perimeter of the first antenna connector. The first base connector is connected to the first antenna connector to form a central radio frequency (RF) coaxial connection and a first transmission line for a first antenna. The second antenna connector is connected to the second base connector to form a second transmission line and a plurality of radial connections around the perimeter of the central RF coaxial connection. The plurality of radial connections is configured to function as a signal carrier and/or an additional RF element.

Abstract: A merchandise display security device for displaying and protecting an article of merchandise includes means for retaining a power adapter cord on a sensor housing when the article of merchandise is attached to the sensor housing. The sensor housing includes a body configured for attachment to the article of merchandise and a power output port. A shelf adjacent the power output port includes an outer wall that defines a groove for receiving and retaining a portion of the power adapter cord. The portion of the power adapter cord is disposed within the groove and rotatable between an engaged, but uncoupled position in which the article of merchandise cannot be readily attached to the sensor housing and an engaged and coupled position in which the article of merchandise can be attached to the sensor housing and the power adapter cord is retained on the sensor housing.

Abstract: Tampering with an electricity network is detected from an electricity meter by transmitting a probe signal over at least part of the electricity network (12) from a signal source (106a) in the electricity meter (10). A reflected signal produced by reflection of the probe signal in the electricity network (12) is received back. The reflected signal is compared with a reference signal. An alarm signal is generated when said comparing detects a deviation between the reflection signal and the reference signal, in particular when reflections from a new position on the electricity network near the electricity meter are detected.

Abstract: A signal transmission module is provided. The signal transmission module includes an electrical connector, a linked unit, a data connector, a sliding block, a link and a lock block. The data connector rotates and expands according to a first shaft and a first elastomer of the linked unit, and electrically connects to the electrical connector. During retraction of the data connector, the data connector pushes the sliding block. Then the sliding block moves against the lock block so that the lock block rotates. The lock block rotates to lock and secure the data connector by the lock piece, while a cam of the link moves to a secure location along an incline plane of a track of the sliding block.

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus (USB) head interface device and an apparatus with the USB head interface device are provided. The USB head interface device includes a USB head component (10) and a tension rod base (20). The tension rod base includes: a first locating groove (21) provided on an inner wall of the tension rod base; an elastic fastening member (30) provided on the inner wall of the tension rod base; a tension rod (40) provided in the tension rod base in a stretchable manner, the tension rod includes a first locating rib (41) provided on an outer wall of the tension rod, and the first locating rib is provided with a structure adaptive to the first locating groove; and a rotating shaft (60) which passes through two first through-holes on a second end of the tension rod to connect the tension rod and the USB head component. Wherein, the elastic fastening member is provided with a structure locking a gear (50).

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a power extension cord with movable outlet modules, which includes a power input portion, a casing, and a plurality of outlet modules. The power input portion is connected to a city power source. The casing at least includes a first accommodating portion having at least a first sliding track. Each of the outlet modules is electrically connected to the power input portion, and at least one outlet module is movably disposed on the first sliding track. When all the outlet modules are arranged on the first accommodating portion, at least one outlet module becomes immovable on the first sliding track. When one or more outlet modules are dislocated from the first accommodating portion, at least one of the outlet modules becomes movable along the first sliding track. Accordingly, the present disclosure may thus effectively utilize the pin holes associated with each outlet module.

Abstract: A device for a plug in vehicle includes a cord with a ball-like covering that allows it to be dropped. The cord bounces when dropped, and no damage is caused. There is also an electrical actuator that is based on when the vehicle is in a mode that allows it to be charged. When the vehicle is in the charge mode, the actuator either magnetically attracts the cord, or tightens against the cord to hold it more tightly If the vehicle is put in reverse, for example, the actuator is deenergized, and the cord is less tightly held, facilitating its disconnection.

Abstract: An electric connector connecting one plug with several sockets in a housing, arranged to allow rotating the plug relative to the housing, as well as linearly moving the plug along the housing, while keeping the connector functional. The plug pins are movably connected to round flat tracks, which are movably connected to linear tracks that are connected via straps to the corresponding sockets' slots.

Abstract: An electric connector connecting one plug with several sockets in a housing, arranged to allow rotating the plug relative to the housing, as well as linearly moving the plug along the housing, while keeping the connector functional. The plug pins are movably connected to round flat tracks, which are movably connected to linear tracks that are connected via straps to the corresponding sockets' slots.

Abstract: An adjustable connector for armored that includes a body, a hub, a clamp and a coupling nut. The body has a flanged end that is angularly disposed to the longitudinal axis and the hub has a mating flange that is angularly disposed to the central axis. The mating flange has a dovetail for receiving the flanged end and joining the body and hub together. The clamp is placed over the flanged end and mating flange and secured in place by tightening the coupling nut on the hub.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods in a slider form factor device, and slider form factor devices, for ignoring a key depression when there is a change in the position of a first housing relative to a second housing that occurs between the key depression and the release of the key depression. The method may include detecting a key depression of the first housing, detecting a change in the position of the first housing relative to the second housing, and detecting a release of the key depression. The method may further include ignoring the key depression when there is a change in the position of the first housing relative to the second housing that occurs between the key depression and the release of the key depression.

Abstract: Disclosed is a portable terminal and a sliding type cradle for the same, by which a user can conveniently view images. The portable terminal includes a first housing having a recess formed at a desired depth on an upper surface of the first housing, and including at least one speaker unit and a plurality of keys; and a second housing including a display unit, and sliding while facing the first housing and automatically rotating at the location where the sliding movement terminates so that the display unit is slantingly cradled.

Abstract: A slide module having a first slide member moving in a lengthwise direction, a second slide member moving in a widthwise direction, and a guide member disposed between the first and second slide members, guiding movement of the first slide member in the lengthwise direction and guiding movement of the second slide member in the widthwise direction. Accordingly, when the slide module is moved in the lengthwise direction, its movement in the widthwise direction is limited, while when the slide module is moved in the widthwise direction, its movement in the lengthwise direction is limited. A mobile terminal having the slide module is capable opening in the lengthwise direction and the widthwise direction.

Abstract: A slide apparatus includes two members and two slide modules. A second member is movable between a first position and a second position in relation to a first member, with a central position therebetween. The first and second slide modules are disposed on the first member and each includes a rotating structure and an elastic element. When the second member is between the first position and the central position, the first rotating structure is rotatable to generate or release a first torque in the first elastic element. When the second member is between the central position and the second position, the second rotating structure is rotatable to generate or release a second torque in the second elastic element.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide devices and methods for movably connecting module layers of an electronic device to actuate one operational mode while limiting actuation of other modes. In one embodiment, an electronic device includes a first module layer movable in a first direction and a second module layer movably connected relative to the first module layer. Further, a third module layer is movably connected relative to the second module layer and movable in a second direction. Additionally, a limiting member is movably positioned relative to the module layers to be engageable with the third module layer to prevent movement in the second direction during movement of the first module layer in the first direction, or to be engageable with the first module layer to prevent movement in the first direction during movement of the third module layer in the second direction.

Abstract: An arrangement and a method of increasing the quantity of input and output connectors, which are available for the attachment to connection cables of electronic equipment. More particularly, the present invention relates to an arrangement, such as a connector drawer, which is adapted to be installed in a selectively retractable and extendable mode in a laptop computer and which provides for a versatile structure facilitating a elective increase in the quantity of input and output connectors as may be necessitated by specific utilization of the electronic equipment or laptop computers, particularly in conjunction with the connection therewith of auxiliary operating devices or components.

Abstract: A multiple positioning assembly includes a housing having a cavity therein with a circumferential groove disposed proximate a cavity opening. A ball assembly including a ball portion forms a spheroidal joint with the cavity which enables conical movement of the ball assembly. A plunger is slidably disposed within a bore through the ball portion of the ball assembly and electrical connections enable lateral movement of the plunger to control power to a light bulb attached to the plunger.

Abstract: This portable terminal comprises, a first panel at least having a display, a second panel at least having a keyboard and a hinge unit attached on both the first panel and the second panel, wherein the hinge unit comprises both rotating mechanism around a center axis of said hinge unit and sliding mechanism in the longitudinal direction along the center axis of the hinge unit. The panels are electrically connected by interconnection scheme having both sliding contacts and rotating contacts. The scheme saving net numbers of keys is realized by the introduction of a convertible key concept corresponding to state of either that the portable terminal is used in a slid form as a wireless voice telephone or that it is used in a rotated form as a terminal making text data like a personal computer.

Abstract: An adjustable electric adaptor includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member including an end pivotally connected to an inner end of the first connecting member, a first connector securely mounted in an outer end of the first connecting member, and a second connector including an electrically insulating housing. A tubular section extends from the electrically insulating housing and through a central hole of the second connecting member. The second connector is electrically connected to the first connector by a cable that extends through the tubular section. The second connector is pivotable about a central axis of the central hole of the second connecting member relative to the first connector. The first connector and the second connector are pivotable relative to each other about an axis orthogonal to the central axis of the central hole of the second connecting member.

Abstract: Method and apparatus for detecting an authorized tap on an electrical power line in which electrical reflectometry signals are supplied to a portion of the power line by a transmitter, reflected such signals are received from the power line by a receiver and the reflected signals are compared in a comparator with signals reflected by authorized taps on the power line to determine whether or not unauthorized taps are present. In a preferred embodiment, the transmitter and receiver are part of power line communication apparatus and, if desired, such apparatus can transmit signals indicating tap changes to a remote control center.

Abstract: A rotor case on a charge adapter has a first rotational position for holding a cellular phone in an upright position, and a second rotational position for holding a cellular phone in a tilted position. The upright position is suitable for holding the cellular phone during charging only, while the tilted position holds the cellular phone while permitting connection of a data connector to the bottom of the cellular phone. The rotor case has a generally prismatic shape with an eccentrically located rotational connection to the remainder of the charge adapter. The eccentric rotational location moves the center of gravity of the cellular phone to maintain stable positioning of the center of gravity of the cellular phone in both the upright charging-only position and the tilted charging-communicating position.

Abstract: A connector assembly has a split-type connector (10) configured for insertion into a receptacle (53) of a mating connector (50). The split-type connector (10) has a holder (11) and auxiliary connectors (28) that can be mounted in the holder (11). A retainer (34) is mountable in the holder (11) and can be moved from a first position where the auxiliary connectors (28) can be mounted in the holder (11) and a second position where the auxiliary connectors (28) are locked. The receptacle (53) has dovetail grooves (56) and the holder (11) has dovetail ribs (27) that engage to prevent the receptacle (53) from deforming away from the outer surface of a holder (11).

Abstract: A sensor head component is configurable as an accessory for performing various functions on other sensor head components interconnected in a sensor head of a monitoring tool assembly. Certain sensor head components may benefit from the performance of such functions as removable of debris from particular surfaces as well as calibration processes. To perform these functions, an accessory is configurable to include a body portion with a motor positioned therein. Connectable to the motor may be an accessory arm which includes at least one element connected thereto for performing the particular function. When activated, the motor manipulates the accessory arm such that the element moves within a target area and performs the particular function upon at least one of the sensor head components.

Abstract: A sensor head component is configured for use with a monitoring tool assembly in the performance of one or functions as part of a monitoring process. The sensor head component is configured to include at least one electrical component for performing the function as well as a memory device upon which operational information for the component is storable. The sensor head component is further configured to include an elongated body within which the electrical component is positionable and a base portion connectable to the elongated housing which further provides for mechanical and electrical engagement in a port for the tool assembly through application of a linear force.

Abstract: A system for transfer of data or electric current for a steerable horizontal boring machine for laying and destructive replacement of supply lines, which is suitable both for percussive and for rotary drilling operation and permits reliable and problem-free use of a cable connection between a consumer or sensor and a power supply or a data utilising unit, preferably comprises three elements (machine adapter, string adapter, transmitter adapter) for connecting the cable.

Abstract: A socket of the invention includes a socket body, a plurality of contacts respectively having a movable piece and a stationary piece, a slidable contact moving member and a lever having a pushing portion and a pressing member. A plurality of contact displacing portions of the contact moving member are respectively positioned between the movable and stationary piece of each contact. The contact moving member is urged to prevent the contact displacing portion from moving each movable piece. The pressing member includes a curved fulcrum portion and an operating portion curved oppositely to the fulcrum portion. A first restricting portion of the socket body is in contact with the fulcrum portion and a second restricting portion of the contact moving member can be in contact with the fulcrum portion. The operating portion of the pressing member abuts to the contact moving member.

Abstract: A system for transfer of data or electric current for a steerable horizontal boring machine for laying and destructive replacement of supply lines, which is suitable both for percussive and for rotary drilling operation and permits reliable and problem-free use of a cable connection between a consumer or sensor and a power supply or a data utilising unit, preferably comprises three elements (machine adapter, string adapter, transmitter adapter) for connecting the cable.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a first housing (2) and a second housing (4) which is mounted on the first housing (2) by way of a hinge assembly (12). The hinge assembly comprises first and second cooperating parts (121, 122) attached to the first and second housings respectively. The second part (122) is rotatably and slidably engaged with the first part (121), such that the second housing (4) is rotatable with respect to the first part (2), about an axis from the closed position to a first open position of the device, and such that the second housing is linearly movable, with respect to the first housing, in a direction parallel to the axis, with respect to the first housing, from a closed position of the device to a second open position of the device.

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 processing torch having a separably assembled torch base and torch head includes a first ring member rotatably provided on an outer periphery of one of the torch base and the torch head, and a second ring member fixed on the other one of the torch base and the torch head. An engaging projection is provided on one of the first and second ring members, and an inclined track provided on the other of the first and second ring members for engaging with the engaging projection. In addition, an elastic biasing member is provided for increasing an engaging force between the inclined track and the engaging projection so as to sealingly engage the inclined track and the engaging projection. Connection and disconnection between the torch base and the torch head are performed by rotation of at least one of the first and second ring members.

Abstract: A low-voltage lighting fixture comprises a pair of parallel electrical conductor rails, and an electrical current collector shoe slidingly mounted on the conductor rails. The collector shoe comprises a pair of collector heads slidingly mounted on the rails and a socket carrier electrically conductively connected to the collector heads and comprised of two electrically conductive socket sections electrically insulated from each other by an insulating element positioned between the socket sections. The socket carrier is mounted between the collector heads for rotation about an axis extending perpendicularly to the rails, and there is a socket for a lamp on the socket carrier.

Abstract: A flexible conductor for use in a dynamoelectric machine to electrically connect a radial lead of a rotor with field windings and a dynamoelectric machine incorporating such a flexible conductor are disclosed. The flexible conductor has first and second conductive members, the first for attachment to the radial lead and the second, of a U-shaped construction, for connection to the field windings. The two conductive members are spaced apart to form a gap and a flexible connector spans the gap with a portion thereof extending through the gap in the direction of a leg of the second conductive member. The flexible connector is formed from a plurality of sandwiched conductive strips having slots therein which form a catenary connection between the two conductive members, whose radial and tangential stiffness is equal.

Abstract: An electrical elbow connection between a high voltage cable and a conductive bushing on a piece of electrical power distribution equipment, such as a transformer, is provided with a telescoping, rotating connector. This allows relative movement between the probe and the cable, which facilitates connecting the elbow to the bushing and allows for relative movement between the two over their service life.

Abstract: A quick connect drive up receptacle which includes a receptacle supported by spaced arms. An adjustable spring supports the spaced arms so that the receptacle is held at a desired height. Male connectors on the vehicle are so configured that the arm supported receptacle will engage the male connectors to supply current to one or more devices on or in the vehicle.

Abstract: A moveable contact plunger assembly for interconnection of electrical wires between adjacent railway cars. The assembly has a plunger with a shoulder which fits in abutment with a mating shoulder in an aperture of a dielectric connector block. A follower element is arranged for electrical contact with the plunger. A spring is arranged to allow axial deflection of the plunger relative to the follower element and of the follower element relative to the dielectric block shoulder. Electrical continuity between the plunger and the follower element is obtained by means of a wire which is crimped to the follower and to the plunger. A guide pin mounted on the follower element and a guide slot on a spring barrel portion of the plunger coact with the spring so as to allow axial travel of the follower and of the plunger as well as a rotating motion of the plunger during its axial travel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tilt/swivel mechanism for supporting a display monitor. The mechanism includes separate tilt ball and pedestal assemblies which may be snapped together without the use of tools. In like manner, any one of various monitors may be snapped onto the tilt ball assembly to provide a complete data display system.