Abstract: An explosion-proof connector (1) comprises a plug part (2) and a socket part (3), the plug part (2) comprising a plug housing (4) with at least two plug pins (6) arranged in a plug insert (5), and the socket part (3) comprising a socket housing (7) with matching socket contacts (9) arranged in a socket insert (8). In order to simplify such an explosion-proof connector in a way that it can be handled more easily especially when disconnecting plug part and socket part while maintaining explosion proofness, one housing (4, 7) comprises an outer sleeve (10) which is detachably connectable to the other housing (7, 4), a first gap (11) being formed between outer sleeve (10) and other housing (7, 4) and a second gap (12) between outer sleeve (10) and associated insert (4, 8) already before electrically contacting plug pins (6) and socket contacts (9) for realizing type of protection d, flameproof enclosure, and type of protection e, increased safety, respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a first part, a second part, an electrical contact, and a relay. The second part is movable relative to the first part. The electrical contact is attached to the second part. The electrical contact provides an electrical connection between the first part and the second part when the second part is in a first position and breaks the electrical connection when the second part is in a second position. The relay is electrically connected to the electrical contact.

Abstract: Separable loadbreak connectors include an interference element spaced about the contact tube that is configured to engage a portion of a connector piston.

Abstract: A card connector includes a housing which allows a card to inserted thereinto, and a plurality of terminal members which is arranged in the housing, and is respectively connectable to a plurality of external connections provided on the bottom face of the card. The plurality of terminal members is composed of first terminal members which are arranged on an inner bottom face of the housing, are provided side to side along an insertion direction of the card, and are connectable to first external connections of the plurality of external connections of the card which are provided on the side of a rear end of the card, and second terminal members which are connectable to second external connections of the plurality of external connections of the card which are provided on the side of a front end of the card.

Abstract: A loadbreak connector system and methods for visible break include first and second mating connector assemblies configured to make or break an electrical connection under energized circuit conditions, the first and second mating connectors selectively positionable relative to one another. One of the first and second mating connectors includes an arc follower, and the other of the first and second mating connectors includes an arc interrupter. The arc interrupter is configured to receive the arc follower, and the first and second meting connectors are positionable in an disconnected position wherein the arc follower remains engaged to and is located within the arc interrupter. Arc energy is distributed among multiple locations to reduce arc intensity.

Abstract: A fuse test and ground device includes an insulated housing with a bore that extends from the front of the housing towards the rear of the housing. An electrical contact is disposed partially within the bore. A current interrupter, such as a fuse, is electrically connected between the contact and a testing ground lead. An eye, having it's surface insulated by the housing, can be attached to the housing and provide a connection point for manipulation of the device. A grounding bore extends from a second aperture into the housing and provides an electrical connection to the contact. A grounding plug can be connected to ground on one end and inserted into the grounding bore to create a permanent ground for the device. An annunciator is connected to the current interrupter such that the annunciator provides an indication when a current flows through the current interrupter.

Abstract: An electrical connector is mounted to a printed circuit board with a number of electrical circuits thereon for mating with a complementary plug. The electrical connector has a connector member and an IC bonded to connector member and combining with the connector member into a single unit. The connector member includes an insulative housing and a number of integrated electrical contacts attached thereto. The insulative housing has a mating face and a mounting face. Each electrical contact includes a retention engaging with the insulative housing, a mating section extending from one end of the retention section to the mating face, and a mounting portion extending from the other end of the retention section to the mounting face. The electrical contacts is electrically connected the printed circuit board and the IC.

Abstract: A high-voltage electrical connector system comprises a bushing with a longitudinal axis, a shoulder, a first end, and a second end, wherein the shoulder is between the first end and the second end; a ring arranged circumferentially around a first outside diameter of the bushing, the ring disposed between the shoulder and the second end, the ring including a channel therein defining a circumferential extension extending axially toward the first end; a ground shield disposed on a second outside diameter of the bushing between the ring and the second end, the ground shield comprising one or more of conductive material and semiconductive material; and an insulative portion adjacent the ring and disposed circumferentially over a portion of the ground shield.

Abstract: A fuse test and ground device includes an insulated housing with a bore that extends from the front of the housing towards the rear of the housing. An electrical contact is disposed partially within the bore. A current interrupter, such as a fuse, is electrically connected between the contact and a testing ground lead. An eye, having it's surface insulated by the housing, can be attached to the housing and provide a connection point for manipulation of the device. A grounding bore extends from a second aperture into the housing and provides an electrical connection to the contact. A grounding plug can be connected to ground on one end and inserted into the grounding bore to create a permanent ground for the device. An annunciator is connected to the current interrupter such that the annunciator provides an indication when a current flows through the current interrupter.

Abstract: An insulative body adapted to be deformed into contact with a plurality of loadbreak elbow connectors secured to a transformer or other electrical apparatus during repair or replacement, providing safe and secure access for a linesman. The body enshrouds a volume surrounding a plurality of loadbreak elbow connectors with a form-fitting structure adapted to deform into contact with the plurality of loadbreak elbow connectors when an external force is used to place the cover. Collar portions defining retaining structure are adapted to retain the cover in place until an external force is applied to remove the cover.

Abstract: Separable insulated connector systems for power distribution systems wherein the interfaces of the mating connectors are modified to reduce mating and separation force.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention is provided. The electrical connector assembly comprises an insulative housing in which a plurality of contacts retained. The contacts include a plurality of signal contacts and at least one grounding contact. Furthermore, the electrical connector assembly includes an electrostatic discharge device which electrically interconnected with the contact.

Abstract: This invention relates to providing a means to removeably mount a feed through/grounding bushing commonly used to bond together, ground and/or park power distribution cables. Many pieces of power distribution equipment have U brackets for removable attachment of accessories and temporary placed maintenance equipment. The present invention addresses holding the bushing at an angle relative to the U bracket and surrounding surface and adjustability of the bushing height relative to the U bracket for strain relief and adjusting for improved work room. Also addressed is the advantage of cable identification by numbering the wells so that a lineman may readily select the cables even after the bushing may have been set aside for equipment replacement. This is especially useful on but not limited to this invention since the U bracket mounting means is moveable and would not always provide positive identification of one end of a multi well bushing.

Abstract: Separable loadbreak connectors include an interference element spaced about the contact tube that is configured to engage a portion of a connector piston.

Abstract: Embodiments may include connectors with discharge elements integrated into the connectors to interconnect conductors of a cable to attenuate or discharge an electrostatic charge built up on the conductors. In some embodiments, the conductors are momentarily connected to ground as the connector couples with another connector to interconnect a cable with, e.g., a computer. In further embodiments, the discharge elements interconnect the conductors of a cable to redistribute an electrostatic charge and thereby minimize the impact of a discharge when the cable couples with an electronic system such as a computer. Another embodiment comprises a male connector with discharge elements, which ground conductors of the cable as the cable is being inserted into the connector. The discharge elements are pushed out of the way of the conductors as the conductors couple with the connector.

Abstract: Separable loadbreak connectors include an interference element spaced about the contact tube that is configured to engage a portion of a connector piston.

Abstract: A loadbreak connector formed by a power cable elbow and a bushing insert with increased flashover distance is disclosed. The power cable elbow includes a conductive member having an energized portion and a non-energized portion, a cable receiving end, a loadbreak bushing insert receiving end with an elbow cuff that extends beyond the energized portion. The bushing insert includes an insulative outer housing and an insulative interface sleeve. The insulative outer housing has an axial bore with a conductive socket, a first, second end mid-section, and a transition shoulder portion between the second end section and the mid-section. The insulative interface sleeve extends over the outer housing from the mid-section to the second end section. When the power cable elbow is installed on the second end section, the flashover distance from the top of the second end section to the bottom of the elbow cuff is increased.

Abstract: Embodiments may include connectors with discharge elements integrated into the connectors to interconnect conductors of a cable to attenuate or discharge an electrostatic charge built up on the conductors. In some embodiments, the conductors are momentarily connected to ground as the connector couples with another connector to interconnect a cable with, e.g., a computer. In further embodiments, the discharge elements interconnect the conductors of a cable to redistribute an electrostatic charge and thereby minimize the impact of a discharge when the cable couples with an electronic system such as a computer. Another embodiment comprises a male connector with discharge elements, which ground conductors of the cable as the cable is being inserted into the connector. The discharge elements are pushed out of the way of the conductors as the conductors couple with the connector.

Abstract: A high-voltage connector is described, having a plug (10) with a rubber cone (131; 132, 133) for insertion in a socket (20). A connector of this kind is also referred to as a rubber-cone plug system and is used in particular for connecting X-ray generators to high voltage generators. The connector is characterized in particular by the facts that the rubber cone has a first portion (131) having a first angle of application (A) in a tight-fitting joint (14) and at least one second portion (132, 133) having a second angle of application (B) in the tight-fitting joint, and that respective female contacts (16, 17), into which contact pins (23, 24) for making contact with the high voltages extend, are incorporated in each second cone portion (132, 133). The first angle of application (A) is preferably greater than the second angle of application (B) in this case, thus causing good insulation against high voltages to be ensured by a high applied pressure from the plug.

Abstract: Aspects of the present invention include a method and apparatus for an improved USB device having ESD protection. Uniquely including and positioning a discharge plane of a low resistance within a USB connection that is connectable with the ground of the USB connector, creates a discharge gap area where excess ESD charge may jump and discharge prior to the connection of paired USB devices having connectable connections.

Abstract: A port (such as, but not limited to, an RJ45 port) may comprise a cavity having a plurality of pins and an electrostatic discharge element coupled to a system ground. As the plug is inserted into the cavity, the electrostatic discharge element contacts the plug prior to the plug coming into electrical contact with the port pins and provides a discharge path to the system ground during a cable discharge event. Once the plug is fully inserted within the port, the electrostatic discharge element does not electrically contact the plug or the port pins and therefore has substantially no affect on the normal connection between the port and the plug.

Abstract: An electrical connector, such as a bushing insert, with a fault-closure lockout feature includes a housing with an inner bore having opposite ends. One end has an opening providing access to the inner bore. A piston-contact element is movable between first and second axially spaced positions within the inner bore. During fault conditions, the piston-contact element moves from the first position to the second position to accelerate connection with a male contact of another electrical connector, such as a cable connector, thereby inhibiting the formation of flashover or electrical arc. After fault closure, a lockout member on the piston-contact element prevents moving the piston-contact element from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two or more members is provided wherein the apparatus includes a first leg having an opening, a conductive portion and an insulated portion extending between the conductive portion and the opening. A connecting member can electrically connect to the conductive portion and engage a cable assembly and an apparatus received in alternate legs of the apparatus.

Abstract: Separable loadbreak connectors include an overlapping insulation joint and interchangeable preconfigured connector assemblies.

Abstract: Separable insulated connector systems for power distribution systems wherein the interfaces of the mating connectors are modified to reduce mating and separation force.

Abstract: Embodiments may include connectors with discharge elements integrated into the connectors to interconnect conductors of a cable to attenuate or discharge an electrostatic charge built up on the conductors. In some embodiments, the conductors are momentarily connected to ground as the connector couples with another connector to interconnect a cable with, e.g., a computer. In further embodiments, the discharge elements interconnect the conductors of a cable to redistribute an electrostatic charge and thereby minimize the impact of a discharge when the cable couples with an electronic system such as a computer. Another embodiment comprises a male connector with discharge elements, which ground conductors of the cable as the cable is being inserted into the connector. The discharge elements are pushed out of the way of the conductors as the conductors couple with the connector.

Abstract: Retention of replaceable subassemblies, with automatic forced disconnection. The invention relates to a terminal module 1 for locking a subassembly or a PS module 2 on the terminal module in a way that satisfies safety requirements. The subassembly 2 is hinged onto the terminal module 1. The terminal module 1 has a sliding catch 3 for fixing the subassembly 2 on the terminal module 1. Disconnection of electrical contacts is guaranteed during the hinging-on.

Abstract: A high voltage electrical connector includes a connector body. A first connector is supported within the connector body. A second connector is supported within the connector body and electrically connected to the first connector. A high voltage circuit protection device is electrically connected between the first connector and the second connector.

Abstract: A stacked electrical card connector (100) has a first insulating housing (1) including a base receiving a plurality of first terminals (3), a second insulating housing (2) having a plurality of second terminals (4), a first shielding shell (6) having a pair of elastic arms (63) extending forwardly from a front-end thereof, a second shielding shell (7) mounted on the second insulating housing, a grounding plate (8) engaging with the elastic arms of the first shielding shell for eliminating the static electricity when the card inserted into the first insulating housing. Said first insulating housing is located on the second insulating housing, and the first shielding shell, the second shielding shell are correspondingly mounted on the first insulating housing and the second insulating housing.

Abstract: Embodiments may include connectors with discharge elements integrated into the connectors to interconnect conductors of a cable to attenuate or discharge an electrostatic charge built up on the conductors. In some embodiments, the conductors are momentarily connected to ground as the connector couples with another connector to interconnect a cable with, e.g., a computer. The discharge elements interconnect the conductors of a cable to redistribute an electrostatic charge and thereby minimize the impact of a discharge when the cable couples with an electronic system such as a computer. Another embodiment comprises a male connector with discharge elements, which ground conductors of the cable as the cable is being inserted into the connector. The discharge elements are pushed out of the way of the conductors as the conductors couple with the connector.

Abstract: A separable insulated connector assembly provided with a thermoplastic interface formed on a surface of a shield.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a sleeve defining an axis and a contact assembly inserted in the sleeve, the contact assembly including pieces that move axially relative to one another during a fault close operation. An interface between the sleeve and the contact assembly is configured to permit replacement of the contact assembly without replacing the sleeve.

Abstract: A port (such as, but not limited to, an RJ45 port) may comprise a cavity having a plurality of pins and an electrostatic discharge element coupled to a system ground. As the plug is inserted into the cavity, the electrostatic discharge element contacts the plug prior to the plug coming into electrical contact with the port pins and provides a discharge path to the system ground during a cable discharge event. Once the plug is fully inserted within the port, the electrostatic discharge element does not electrically contact the plug or the port pins and therefore has substantially no affect on the normal connection between the port and the plug.

Abstract: An electrical device includes a body, an electrical contact having a first end for electrically coupling to an electrical apparatus and a second end within the body, and a conductor electrically coupled to the second end of the electrical contact. The electrical device also includes an access region defining a cavity and a surge arrester that electrically couples to the conductor through the access region. The cavity provides access to an interior of the electrical device. The access region may include an insulating projection extending from an insulating body of the electrical device and a conductive cover surrounding the insulating projection. The insulating projection defines the cavity. The conductive cover is electrically isolated relative to a conductive shell that surrounds the insulating body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a receptacle (100) having structures for reducing arcing when a plug (300) is drawn out of the receptacle (100). The receptacle (100) includes a number of electrical contacts (20), each of the electrical contacts (20) being slidably mating with a corresponding conductive terminal (34) of the plug (300) and therefore defining a mating area on the electrical contact (20). Each of the electrical contacts (20) includes a conductive area (222) to abut the corresponding terminal when the plug (300) are fully mated in the receptacle (100) and a less conductive area (224) where the conductive terminal (34) slides thereto and then leave the electrical contact (20) therefrom when the plug (300) is being drawn out of the receptacle (100).

Abstract: Embodiments may include connectors with discharge elements integrated into the connectors to interconnect conductors of a cable to attenuate or discharge an electrostatic charge built up on the conductors. In some embodiments, the conductors are momentarily connected to ground as the connector couples with another connector to interconnect a cable with, e.g., a computer. In further embodiments, the discharge elements interconnect the conductors of a cable to redistribute an electrostatic charge and thereby minimize the impact of a discharge when the cable couples with an electronic system such as a computer. Another embodiment comprises a male connector with discharge elements, which ground conductors of the cable as the cable is being inserted into the connector. The discharge elements are pushed out of the way of the conductors as the conductors couple with the connector.

Abstract: A connecting apparatus includes equipment having a cabinet with an opening and a connector inside the cabinet. A module has an electrical circuit and a resilient conductor and is attachable to the cabinet through the opening and thereby pluggable to the equipment. When the module is plugged to the equipment, the electrical circuit of the module is connected to the connector of the equipment, the resilient conductor fills a gap in the opening between the module and the cabinet and the module and the cabinet is electrically connected, and static electricity charged on the module propagates through the resilient conductor to the cabinet.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) for receiving a mating plug (200) having a number of plug contacts and a metal shell. The electrical connector has an insulative housing (10) provided with a base portion (13) and a tongue portion (14, 15) extending forwardly from the base portion. A set of first electrical contacts (21) and a set of second electrical contacts (22) are arranged in the isulative housing for engaging with the plug at a front and a rear position respectively. Each contact (21, 22) includes a contact section (214, 222) electrical connected with the contacts of the plug. An insulator (40) is located in front of the first electrical contacts for avoiding an improper connection between the contacts and the plug.

Abstract: An electric connector includes two couplers attached to two end portions of a housing, a center contact member disposed in the housing and the couplers, one or more insulators disposed in the housing for insulating and spacing the center contact member from the housing and the couplers and for preventing the center contact member from electrically contacting with the housing and the couplers, and a lightening discharger disposed in the housing and coupled to the center contact member, and the center contact member includes at least two contact segments having different diameter for increasing the impedance matching and for reducing the signal loss or energy leakage or gain loss.

Abstract: A connection device of electronic equipment which provides a connection device preventing electrostatic damage and electronic equipment provided with the connection device. The connection device includes conductive terminals and lightning conductor portions disposed adjacent to and insulated from the conductive terminals, the lightning conductor portions being kept at the grounding potential through connection to a grounded conductor, thus causing static electricity discharge in the lightning conductor portions and avoiding discharge toward the conductive terminals.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus for discharging cables that are to be coupled to a connector are disclosed. According to one aspect of the present invention, an apparatus includes at least one signal contact, a housing, and a ground arrangement. The housing defines a receptacle configured to receive a part of a cable assembly. The signal contact is disposed within the receptacle, and is configured to contact a first contact of the cable assembly when the cable assembly is received in the receptacle such that a signal may pass between the signal contact and the first contact. The ground arrangement is at least partially disposed on the housing, and is arranged to contact and to ground the first contact before the first contact contacts the at least one signal contact.

Abstract: An automatic power line disconnect apparatus has a sensor pin for signaling the separation of the plug from the disconnect apparatus. The operative movement of the sensor pin is shorter than the length of the male electrical connectors on the apparatus, thereby insuring that the apparatus is disconnected from the power line before the electrical connectors' contact is broken to reduce electrical connector erosion from arcing. A motor driving a rack and pinion gear combination responds to an engine starter signal by driving the rack in a direction that disconnects the power line plug from the automatic disconnect apparatus. Further circuits are provided to lock out low voltage starter signals, photoelectric detectors to control movement of the rack, and timer circuits to limit the duration of the motor operation and to lock out starter signals when the disconnect apparatus is being separated from the power line plug.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable termination system for connection of a cylindrical member, such as a cable, within a housing containing multiple bores. One or more bores of the housing are held in a radially expanded state by one or more retaining devices. The cable may be coupled to a coupling device, such as a metallic lug, and inserted into a first bore such that a connection is made with a first mating device inserted into a second bore. Additionally, a second mating device may be inserted into a third bore to finalize the connection. After the connection is completed, each retaining device is de-coupled from its respective bore causing the housing surrounding the bore to contract to its original state, thereby forming a tight seal between the housing and the cable or mating device.

Abstract: A high-voltage connector is described, having a plug (10) with a rubber cone (131; 132, 133) for insertion in a socket (20). A connector of this kind is also referred to as a rubber-cone plug system and is used in particular for connecting X-ray generators to highvoltage generators. The connector is characterized in particular by the facts that the rubber cone has a first portion (131) having a first angle of application (A) in a tight-fitting joint (14) and at least one second portion (132, 133) having a second angle of application (B) in the tight-fitting joint, and that respective female contacts (16, 17), into which contact pins (23, 24) for making contact with the high voltages extend, are incorporated in each second cone portion (132, 133). The first angle of application (A) is preferably greater than the second angle of application (B) in this case, thus causing good insulation against high voltages to be ensured by a high applied pressure from the plug.

Abstract: This invention relates to providing a means to removeably mount a feed through/grounding bushing commonly used to bond together, ground and/or park power distribution cables. Many pieces of power distribution equipment have U brackets for removable attachment of accessories and temporary placed maintenance equipment. The present invention addresses holding the bushing at an angle relative to the U bracket and surrounding surface and adjustability of the bushing height relative to the U bracket for strain relief and adjusting for improved work room. Also addressed is the advantage of cable identification by numbering the wells so that a lineman may readily select the cables even after the bushing may have been set aside for equipment replacement. This is especially useful on but not limited to this invention since the U bracket mounting means is moveable and would not always provide positive identification of one end of a multi well bushing.

Abstract: A loadbreak connector system and methods for visible break include first and second mating connector assemblies configured to make or break an electrical connection under energized circuit conditions, the first and second mating connectors selectively postionable relative to one another. One of the first and second mating connectors includes an arc follower, and the other of the first and second mating connectors includes an arc interrupter. The arc interrupter is configured to receive the arc follower, and the first and second meting connectors are positionable in an disconnected position wherein the arc follower remains engaged to and is located within the arc interrupter. Arc energy is distributed among multiple locations to reduce arc intensity.

Abstract: A port (such as, but not limited to, an RJ45 port) may comprise a cavity having a plurality of pins and an electrostatic discharge element coupled to a system ground. As the plug is inserted into the cavity, the electrostatic discharge element contacts the plug prior to the plug coming into electrical contact with the port pins and provides a discharge path to the system ground during a cable discharge event. Once the plug is fully inserted within the port, the electrostatic discharge element does not electrically contact the plug or the port pins and therefore has substantially no affect on the normal connection between the port and the plug.

Abstract: A separable insulated connector assembly provided with a thermoplastic interface formed on a surface of a shield.

Abstract: Methods and arrangements to methods and arrangements to attenuate electrostatic discharges of a cable are disclosed. Embodiments may include connectors with discharge elements integrated into the connectors to interconnect conductors of a cable to attenuate or discharge an electrostatic charge built up on the conductors. In some embodiments, the conductors are momentarily connected to ground as the connector couples with another connector to interconnect a cable with, e.g., a computer. In further embodiments, the discharge elements interconnect the conductors of a cable to redistribute an electrostatic charge and thereby minimize the impact of a discharge when the cable couples with an electronic system such as a computer. Another embodiment comprises a male connector with discharge elements, which ground conductors of the cable as the cable is being inserted into the connector. The discharge elements are pushed out of the way of the conductors as the conductors couple with the connector.

Abstract: ESD damage caused by connecting devices that have separate grounds, is reduced by equalizing the charge on the first and second device grounds before connecting their signal lines together; but when the grounds are equalized, the transfer of charge between them is sufficiently slowed down so as to avoid harming components within the device receiving the extra charge. In one embodiment, a connector for connection with a complementary connector is provided with an inhibited shell. The inhibited shell is mounted to the connector body for connection with a shell on a complementary connector. The inhibited shell is configured (e.g., with a conductive polymer having a desired resistance) to sufficiently slow down the detrimental transfer of charge between the separate grounds on the connected devices while at the same time allowing them to equalize with one another.