Abstract: A compressor includes a casing, a terminal provided to the casing, a terminal guard and an insulating member. The terminal includes a body section and a terminal rod inserted through the body section. The terminal guard is provided outside the casing to surround the terminal. The terminal guard includes a side wall facing the terminal rod in a radial direction. The insulating member is disposed inside the terminal guard. The insulating member includes a bottom section covering an area around the body section, and a side section integrally provided in an erected manner on a peripheral edge portion of the bottom section. The side section covers an inner surface of the side wall of the terminal guard.

Abstract: An electrical arrangement assembly is provided on the external region of a hermetic housing of a compressor. The arrangement includes an insulating box capable of housing an electrical interface between internal and external regions of the compressor including an insulating box coupled to the external region by means a hinge element having a pivot handle with an extension and a grounding tab. The grounding tab of the hinge element cooperates with a housing cradle of the insulating box when connecting the box to the housing of the compressor. A controlled angular movement between the insulating box and the hinge element results in electrical connection between a first and second set of electrical terminals of the electrical interface between the internal and external regions of the hermetic housing of the compressor.

Abstract: An auto-eject apparatus for ejecting a charging cord from a communication device after the battery is substantially charged. The auto-eject apparatus serves to provides a connector that ejects a proximal end of a charging cord that is attached to a communication device after the battery of the communication device is substantially charged. A processor component operatively connects to the pins. The processor component runs a software program that detects when the battery is finished charging. The software program may be a battery monitoring program. After detecting a full charge, the software program triggers two pins in the apparatus to mechanically eject the proximal end of the charging cord. The pins axially extend and retract in relation to the housing, such that axially extending the pins urges the connector to disengage from the communication device A linkage assembly articulates between the processor component and the pins to axially displace the pins.

Abstract: A clip of spring plate type includes a first pressing plate, a second pressing plate and a restoring elastic member. The first pressing plate includes two first lateral plates. Each of the first lateral plates has a first axial hole. The second pressing plate is assembled with the first pressing plate. The second pressing plate includes two second lateral plates. Each of the second lateral plates has a second axial hole corresponding to the first axial hole. The restoring elastic member is disposed between the first pressing plate and the second pressing plate. The restoring elastic member has a positioning portion from which two restoring arms extend. A curved portion is formed between the restoring arm and the positioning portion. The curved portion obstructs the transmission of stress so that a larger elastic force is accumulated in the restoring arm.

Abstract: A structure is provided. The structure may include an alignment mechanism used to align an electric vehicle in a parking lane of an electric vehicle charging station, and a coupler assembly including an arm and a charging coupler located in the parking lane and positioned beneath the electric vehicle, the charging coupler is positioned at one end of the arm, and is moveable in a vertical direction relative to the parking lane, and another end of the arm is pivotally mounted in the parking lane, where the charging coupler includes one or more electrical contacts in a shape of a right conical frustum extending from the charging coupler in the vertical direction.

Abstract: Circuits, methods, and apparatus that may reduce the number of connector receptacles that are needed on an electronic device. One example may provide a unified connector and circuitry that may be capable of communicating with more than one interface.

Abstract: An electrical connector is mounted to a printed circuit board and includes an insulative housing and a number of upper and lower terminals affixed to the insulative housing. The insulative housing includes a base portion having a mounting portion extending rearward from the base portion, and a mating tongue extending forwardly from the base portion. The mounting portion includes a mounting surface mounted to the printed circuit board and an rear surface. Each terminal has a contacting portion exposed to two exposed surfaces of the mating tongue, a fixed portion and a tail extending rearward from the fixed portion. The tails of the upper terminals parallel to the mounting surface are a number of horizontal rear tails located in a rear end of the tails of the lower terminals. The horizontal rear tails extend rearward and are located in front of the rear surface.

Abstract: The invention initially relates to a plastic sealing internal sheath (13) for a conductor connection between a first conductor (1) and a second conductor (11), wherein, in the connected state, the first conductor (1) is joined with the second conductor (11) by means of a mandrel (12) that yields a conductive connection, wherein the mandrel (12) passes through a push-through area (8) of the first conductor (1).

Abstract: A unidirectional cable connector that can be operatively connected between a host device and accessory device in the ecosystem of products. The cable includes first and second plug connectors at opposite ends of a wire where the two plug connectors share a common pinout but the insertion plug of the second connector is shortened in length as compared to the insertion plug of the first connector. The shortened plug prevents the second connector from being fully inserted into the host device that includes a standard depth receptacle connector, and thus prevents the second connector from being operatively coupled to the host device. The shortened plug can, however, be operatively connected with an electronic device having a shortened receptacle connector according to embodiments of the disclosure.

Abstract: A cell connector for connecting lithium-ion battery cells of a lithium ion battery includes a body and a fuse.

Abstract: A 4.3/10 coaxial connector configured to receive a mating 4.3/10 connector includes: an inner contact; a dielectric spacer; and an outer contact, the dielectric spacer separating the inner contact and the outer contact. The outer contact includes an outer wall and a plurality of spring fingers, the spring fingers configured to deflect radially inwardly when the mating 4.3/10 connector is mated. The connector further comprises blocking structure that prevents mating of a Mini-Din connector.

Abstract: A fuse unit attachment structure includes a fuse bracket to be mounted on a fuse unit directly attachable to a battery and a bracket connecting member for connecting the fuse bracket to the battery. The fuse bracket has a unit supporting portion to support the fuse unit so as to be movable in a direction perpendicular to a lateral surface of the battery and a connecting member engaging portion to be engaged with the bracket connecting member so as to be movable in a direction along the lateral surface of the battery.

Abstract: A force biased spring probe pin assembly includes a barrel member having a barrel wall defining an elongate internal cavity with a lower end and an upper end. The assembly also includes a first plunger member reciprocally mounted in the internal cavity proximate the lower end of the internal cavity. A spring member is positioned in the internal cavity between the plunger member and the second end of the internal cavity. Three or more conductive bearings are positioned in the internal cavity in contact with the first plunger member and the spring member. A force biased spring probe pin assembly includes a barrel member having a barrel wall defining an elongate internal cavity with a lower end and an upper end. The assembly also includes a first plunger member reciprocally mounted in the internal cavity proximate the lower end of the internal cavity and a second plunger member reciprocally mounted in the internal cavity proximate the upper end of the internal cavity.

Abstract: A system includes a first connector end and an electrical device having a second connector end. The first connector end has a number of electrical coupling features, where the electrical coupling features have a first subset of electrical coupling features and a second subset of electrical coupling features. The first electrical device has a second connector end detachably coupled to the first connector end, where the second connector end has a number of complementary electrical coupling features coupled to the electrical coupling features of the first connector end. The first subset of electrical coupling features can provide a first power signal to a first subset of complementary electrical coupling features of the second connector end.

Abstract: A generator motor connected to an output shaft of an engine mounted in a work machine includes a terminal box that houses a plurality of connectors for connecting an exterior electric-power-supplying cable to the generator motor. While the terminal box is provided to the generator motor, the plurality of connectors are juxtaposed in a direction intersecting an orthogonal plane that is orthogonal to a rotation shaft of the generator motor.

Abstract: A wall-mountable luminaire may include interchangeable adapter plugs having first and second male connectors, the first of which connects electrically and mechanically to an external electrical socket, and the second of which connects electrically and mechanically to an on-board multi-standard socket. A power supply may detect a plurality of electrical power types received from the multi-standard socket, and may condition that input power to drive LEDs. Remote computing devices may transmit control data wirelessly to direct a controller to selectively operate the LEDs to form a modified distribution pattern. A housing assembly may support wall mounting of the luminaire, and trim assembly may define a cavity that provides aesthetic and protective cover for the components carried by the housing assembly. A method aspect of the invention details steps for operating the luminaire.

Abstract: A multi-application connector includes a mating connection module including an electrical insulating terminal holder, a conducting terminal set and a metal shield and configured subject to a first predetermined electrical connector standard, and an adapter module configured subject to a second predetermined standard and including an electrical insulating terminal holder detachably insertable into the mating connection module, a signal terminal set electrically connectable to the conducting terminal set of the mating connection module and a metal shield surrounding a front tongue block of the electrical insulating terminal holder and signal terminal set of the adapter module.

Abstract: A USB/Mini USB convertible connector includes a mating connector including an electrical insulating terminal holder, a conducting terminal set mounted in the electrical insulating terminal holder and an EMI shielding shell surrounding the electrical insulating terminal holder and the conducting terminal set and configured to fit USB3.0 or USB2.0 standard, and an adapter connector including an electrical insulating terminal block detachably insertable into the mating connector, a signal terminal set mounted in the electrical insulating terminal block for conduction with the conducting terminal set of the mating connector and an EMI shielding cover surrounding the electrical insulating terminal block and the signal terminal set and configured to fit Micro USB2.0/Micro USB3.0 or Mini USB2.0/Mini USB3.0 standard. Therefore, the USB/Mini USB convertible connector of the invention saves much installation space and provides a wide range of applications.

Abstract: An electrical connector adapter includes an electrical insulating terminal holder including a holder body defining a plurality of elongated openings and an abutment surface, a front extension and a front tongue, a conducting terminal set including conducting terminals suspending in the elongated openings, transmission terminals supported on the abutment surface, signal terminals formed integral with the transmission terminals and suspending in the front extension and mating terminals formed integral with the conducting terminals and suspending in the front tongue, and an EMI shielding shell including a main shell part surrounding the holder body, a first sub shell part surrounding the front extension and a second sub shell part surrounding the front tongue. Thus, the electrical connector adapter saves much installation space, facilitates convenient use without causing interference, and provides a wide range of applications.

Abstract: An apparatus for use in wiring a multi-configurable electrical device during installation thereof at point of operation includes a substrate defining a plurality of tabs separated by at least one gap. The tabs and the gap or gaps are arranged such that when the substrate is positioned proximate the electrical device, the tabs cover a first group of one or more wiring terminals of the electrical device and the gap or gaps provides access to a second group of one or more wiring terminals of the electrical device in accordance with a first wiring configuration of a plurality of possible wiring configurations. According to one exemplary embodiment, the substrate is generally rectangular and non-conductive. Visible indicia may be optionally disposed on the substrate (e.g., by adhering a label containing the indicia to the substrate) to provide information relating to wiring the electrical device according to the first wiring configuration.

Abstract: An electrical connector adapted for mating with a first kind or a second kind of mating connector including an insulative housing and a number of conductive terminals received in the insulative housing and arranged in a horizontal row. Each conductive terminal comprises a tail portion, a mating portion, and a middle portion between the tail portion and the mating portion, the mating portion including a first upper contact surface and a first lower contact surface opposite to the first upper contact surface.

Abstract: A combination connector includes a number of walls defining a housing and a female RJ connector and a female flash card connector inside the housing. Contact pins extend from contacts of the female RJ connector and contacts of the female flash card connector through at least one wall of the housing for connection to a PCB. The walls include electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding.

Abstract: A battery, in particular a lead-acid rechargeable battery, having at least one battery cell connecting element, which has a connector, which has at least one side surface, for connection to at least one plate on a lower face of the connector, and a welding lug, which is electrically conductively connected to the connector and has a recess which is bounded by a boundary, wherein, in a section which is adjacent to the side surface of the connector, the boundary has a profile which corresponds to a contour of the side surface of the connector.

Abstract: A printing apparatus includes a media path within a body of the printing apparatus. The media path moves sheets of media through the body of the printing apparatus. A marking engine is also within the body of the printing apparatus. The media path supplies the printing media to the marking engine. A processor is within the body of the printing apparatus. The processor is operatively connected to the marking engine, and the processor controls actions of the marking engine. Sensors are within the body of the printing apparatus. The sensors are operatively connected to the processor, and the sensors are positioned along the media path. The sensors detect locations and conditions of the sheets of media as the sheets of media travel along the media path. The sensors have a first clip shape. Further, clip connectors are located within the body of the printing apparatus. The clip connectors are connected to the sensors. Additionally, light structures are connected to the clip connectors.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to network connectors, and more particularly, to apparatuses, systems, and methods associated with network jacks having compatibility with more than one plug and corresponding plugs. In one embodiment, the present invention is a jack having multiple printed circuit boards, wherein each circuit board is used for connection to a particular style of a plug. In one embodiment, the jack according to the present invention is compatible with an RJ45 plug.

Abstract: A connection interface with a female portion for interconnection with a conductive male portion or a capacitive coupling male portion interface provides conductive coupling when interconnected with the conductive male portion and capacitive coupling when coupled with the capacitive coupling male portion. The female portion may include a spring basket dimensioned to receive a pin of the conductive male portion and to seat within a socket of the conductive male portion, separated by an inner conductor dielectric spacer.

Abstract: A socket with a socket body which has at least one upwardly-directed side is described. The socket includes a mains-voltage jack arranged in the socket body and one or more low-voltage plugs. The low-voltage plug(s) is/are arranged or is/are capable of being arranged on the upwardly-directed side of the socket body, standing upright.

Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector body, a cover movably attached to the connector body, and a limiting mechanism retaining the cover to the connector body. The connector has a mating port for receiving a mating connector, a tongue with a number of contacts exposed to the mating port, and an optical module forwardly exposed to a rear side of the mating port. The cover has a base to cover a front end of the mating port, and an insertion portion extending into the mating port to cover the contacts along an up to down direction and the optical module along a front to back direction. The limiting mechanism can prevent the cover from detaching from the connector body when the cover is pulled out of the mating port.

Abstract: A multi-function clamp for veterinarian, mainly includes upper clip and lower clip; the clamp body is composed by upper clip, lower clip, bolt and torsional spring, wherein the foresaid clamp body installed with connection assembly that has connecting lead wires, and the connection assembly has several installation sections coordinates with the lead wire plug. By adopting the compatibility design, the multi-function clamp for veterinarian could apply to wider areas, a pet clinic equipped with the multi-function clamp for veterinarian is applicable even using the probe-type lead wires, the banana plug lead wires, the snap-type lead wires and the clip-type lead wires simultaneously, which greatly decreases the procurement cost for equipment and accessories, and easier to be operated. Furthermore, by adopting the anti-slip design, the multi-function clamp for veterinarian will improve remarkably for the matter the clamp drops off from the operators or the animal skins, which saves time in operation.

Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Abstract: A card connector (100) includes an insulating housing (1) defining a card receiving space; a set of first contacts (21) supported by the insulative housing and adapted for mating with XD card, and the first contacts having at least one grounding contact (211G); a set of second contacts (22) supported by the insulative housing and adapted for mating with SD card, the second contacts having at least one grounding contact (221G); a set of third contacts (23) supported by the insulative housing and adapted for mating with MS card, the third contacts having at least one grounding contact (231G); and at least two of the grounding contacts commonly grounded.

Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Abstract: A magnetic attachment mechanism and method is described. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach at least two objects together in a preferred configuration without fasteners and without external intervention. The magnetic attachment mechanism can be used to releasably attach an accessory device to an electronic device. The accessory device can be used to augment the functionality of usefulness of the electronic device.

Abstract: An electrical connector system provides both electrically conductive connection and infrared coupling, and includes at least one electrically conductive member adapted to provide electrically conductive connection to another electrically conductive member, an infrared member adapted to provide infrared member coupling with another infrared member, and wherein the at least one electrically conductive member and the infrared member being held in positional relation to each other to be positioned with respect to a further electrical connector for electrically conductive connection and infrared coupling with respect thereto. A method of connecting electrical signals uses a pair of electrical connectors, each having an electrically conductive connection portion and an infrared coupling portion to provide for both electrically conductive connection and infrared coupling between the electrical connectors. The invention may be used in portable electronic equipment, including mobile phones, for example.

Abstract: A lighting device usable in a vehicle, the lighting device comprising at least a reflector and a lamp, wherein the reflector further includes an orifice. The lamp may be mounted in a lamp holder, the lamp holder being coupled to the reflector and positioned at least partly in the office. In addition, the orifice located within the reflector may be configured to work with a variety of lamp holders, including at least a discharge bulb lamp holder and a halogen bulb lamp holder.

Abstract: A binding post includes a first conductive member, a second conductive member, an isolating module, a positioning module and a cap. The first conductive member includes a head and a rod coupling to the head. The second conductive member receives the rod of the first conductive member. The isolating module is sandwiched between the first and second conductive members for avoiding electrical connection between the first and second conductive members. The positioning module is for positioning the first and second conductive members relatively to the isolating module. The cap is mounted around the first conductive member and includes a body, a conductive tube between the body and the second conductive member and a hole passing through the body in an axial direction of the body. One end of the conductive tube extends into the hole, and the other end of the conductive tube forms a contacting surface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined-type connector that can enhance the ability to receive an end of each of terminal metal fittings and can prevent reduction in the contact margin between terminal metal fittings to thereby improve the performance of the combined-type connector. The combined type connector includes a base connector housing and a detachable connector housing. The base connector housing includes a first main body, a boss groove provided on a first outer surface of the first main body, a first guide part provided on the first outer surface; and a first stopping part provided on the first outer surface. The detachable connector housing includes a second main body, a boss provided on a second outer surface of the second main body, a second guide part provided on the second outer surface and a second stopping part provided on the second outer surface.

Abstract: A video signal transmitting device having analog and digital video signal output functionality is adapted to transmit a video signal, and has a cable unit, a digital visual interface integrated input port disposed at one end of the cable unit and adapted to receive the video signal, and a digital visual interface output port and an analog video signal output port disposed at the other end of the cable unit. The digital visual interface integrated input port has a first pin set for digital video signals, and a second pin set for analog video signals. The digital visual interface output port is connected to the first pin set through the cable unit, and the analog video signal output port is connected to the second pin set through the cable unit so as to achieve an effect of respectively outputting digital video signals and analog video signals.

Abstract: A multimedia cable includes a casing, a terminal pin, an audio signal unit, a video signal unit, and a control lever. The terminal pin is mounted to the casing so as to be rotated with respect to a rotary shaft, and is configured such that first and second four-conductor terminals are arranged on respective sides of the rotary shaft. A audio signal unit comprising three-conductor connection pins each one end of which is rotatably mounted in the casing and audio cables each of which is connected with said each one end of the three-conductor connection pins respectively. A video signal unit comprising four-conductor connection pins mounted opposite the three-conductor connection pins, each one end of which is rotatably mounted in the casing and video cables which are connected with said each one end of the four-conductor connection pins.

Abstract: A video signal transmitting device having analog and digital video signal output functionality is adapted to transmit a video signal, and has a cable unit, a digital visual interface integrated input port disposed at one end of the cable unit and adapted to receive the video signal, and a digital visual interface output port and an analog video signal output port disposed at the other end of the cable unit. The digital visual interface integrated input port has a first pin set for digital video signals, and a second pin set for analog video signals. The digital visual interface output port is connected to the first pin set through the cable unit, and the analog video signal output port is connected to the second pin set through the cable unit so as to achieve an effect of respectively outputting digital video signals and analog video signals.

Abstract: A terminal board includes an attachment portion engageable with an end cap and defines an attachment plane that is substantially parallel to an end plane defined by the end cap, and a first terminal portion adapted to receive a first terminal wire. The first terminal portion defines a first terminal plane that intersects the end plane to define an included angle. The included angle is between about 40 degrees and 80 degrees.

Abstract: An electrical card connector includes: a plastic base having one row of first terminals and a first slot; and an upper cover, which has a top surface and covers over the plastic base. A partition baffle is disposed below the top surface of the upper cover. Each side of the partition baffle is formed with a side portion. A first inserting port is formed below the partition baffle. A second inserting port is defined and enclosed by the partition baffle, the two side portions and the top surface of the upper cover. When a first card is inserted into the first slot from the first inserting port, connection points of the first card are electrically connected to the first terminals. When a second card is slantingly inserted from the second inserting port, connection points of the second card are lowered and thus electrically connected to the first terminals.

Abstract: A memory card (100) includes a main body portion (1) and a rotatable portion (2) connected by a pair of hinges (3) to rotate around an axis extending across a width of the memory card. A conductive member (12) includes a base (121) retained in the main body portion (1) to form a SD card interface and an extension (122) extending beyond the main body portion to form a USB plug interface. The rotatable portion has a pair of slots (2117), a pair of coiled springs (24) and a slider (22) movably received in the slots. The slider (22) includes a locking projection (2215) mating with a distal end (123) of the extension at a closed position and abutting against the distal end to expose the second interface at an opened position.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electric disk brake which enables an operation for wiring the harness to be easily conducted without the risk of lowering production efficiency. A caliper body-side connector 26 which, together with a harness-side connector 24 of a harness 23, forms a connector 25, is provided in a caliper body 3. In the caliper body-side connector 26, first to fourth lead-out terminals 30a to 30d connected to an electric portion for an electric motor are arranged in this order from a first side portion 20a towards a third side portion 20c of a cover 20. In the harness-side connector 24, a first set of first to fourth harness-side terminals and a second set of first to fourth harness-side terminals independently connected to the first to fourth lead-out terminals 30a to 30d are arranged in reverse order.

Abstract: A multi-memory media adapter having a port, a surface, and a set of contact pins adapted to connect to different types of flash cards. Signals are mapped to the contact pins depending upon the type of flash card. In one embodiment, a controller has signal lines connected to an interconnection means which connects wires, cables or traces to the sets of contact pins. Signals are mapped on the signal lines depending upon the type of flash card inserted.

Abstract: This new connector was originally designed for coaxial cables. All connectors are identical. None of them has gender. Any connector will fit any other connector. There are a male sub-connector and a female sub-connector in a universal connector for connection of a wire. There is also a lock to keep two conjunct connectors together. The connection of connectors is shielded as well.

Abstract: A wireless network card includes an adaptable antenna connection structure that includes connections for one or more internal antennas and for one or more Radio Frequency (RF) connectors that may be coupled to one or more external antennas. A Printed Circuit Board (PCB) and electronic components located thereon form the wireless network card. The PCB includes a removable portion that, when removed, leaves an opening that receives an RF antenna connector. When the PCB is used to create a client wireless network card, one or more surface mount antennas are mounted on the PCB and coupled to surface mount antenna conductive pads formed thereon. The wireless network card may include (1) the surface mount antenna; (2) the RF connector; or (3) both the surface mount antenna and the RF connector.

Abstract: A reversible receptacle for receiving a USB plug, including a first set of four electrical contact regions and a second set of four electrical contact regions, the contact regions configured such that in a first coupling orientation of the plug with the reversible receptacle, only the first set of electrical contact regions is mechanically connected with the contacts of the plug and in a second coupling orientation of the plug with the reversible receptacle, only the second set of electrical contact regions is mechanically connected with the contacts of the plug. Also provided are corresponding reversible USB appliances based upon the aforementioned reversible receptacles.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed including a female and a male connector wherein the female connector has a resin first connector body to which a first set of contact pins are attached and a tubular metallic shell that ensheathes the outer surfaces of the first connector body. In front of the first tubular body, two pairs of opposing overhangs are formed projecting a certain distance from the forward surface of the first connector body, whereby one pair of overhangs is bent mid-way in a direction such that their forward edges approach each other but a certain gap is provided between them forming first and second guide latching portions. One of the other pair of opposing overhangs has an insertion opening formed in it, into which the male connector is inserted and passes through the aforementioned gap in order to affect connection while being guided by the first and second guide latching portions.