Abstract: A vertical tail of a composite-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) having a body, a rudder face section, a rotor section, shock absorbing component and a quick installation assembly of circuit. The body includes a tail body frame and a shell. The rudder face section has a rudder machine and a rudder surface. The rudder surface is connected to one end of the tail for steering the directional deflection of the UAV. The shock absorbing component is connected to the lower end plate and the shock absorbing component absorbs the shock to the body. The quick installation assembly of circuit includes a plug, a positioning sleeve and a bias piece, the positioning sleeve is located on the outer circumference of the plug and slidingly connected to the plug, the bias piece is set between the plug and the positioning sleeve, the bias piece can absorb the impact on the plug.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical plug connector having an outer conductor contact element with a plurality of elastic spring tabs and a dielectric support element. The spring tabs are arranged, with a respective rear end, annularly around the longitudinal axis (L) of the plug connector and are fastened indirectly or directly to an electrical device. It is provided that the spring tabs are supported with a respective front, free end section laterally on the dielectric support element, wherein the dielectric support element is displaceable laterally relative to the electrical device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an edge connector (1) for a printed circuit board (50), comprising an at least two-part housing (10) with a first housing part (20) and a second housing part (30), wherein the first housing part (20) has a recess (25) in which at least one conductor (15) is arranged, said at least one conductor (15) having a first limb (16) with a first end (17) and a second limb (18) with a second end (19), wherein the housing (10) comprises a first region (12) in a first plane (11), in which each first end (17) protrudes out of the housing (10) in an assembly direction (5) in order to connect to a conductor track (54) of the printed circuit board (50), and the housing (10) has a second region (14) in a second plane (13) which is arranged parallel and at a distance to the first plane (11) in the assembly direction (5), wherein the second limb (18) is arranged at an angle of 90° to the first limb (16), and the second limb (18) protrudes into a mating plug recess (35) in the second housing part

Abstract: An apparatus for electrically and mechanically coupling battery modules to an electric vehicle includes an interface plate and one or more battery trays. The interface plate includes an electrical output that electrically couples the interface plate to the vehicle. The interface plate also includes an electrical input that is electrically coupled to the electrical output. The battery tray is configured to receive a plurality of replaceable battery modules and is releasably mechanically coupled to the interface plate.

Abstract: An embodiment wired power transmission system for a smart glass includes a connector module including a power connector connected to a holder bracket configured to fix the smart glass, the connector module being configured to transmit power to the smart glass, an inverter configured to vary an applied voltage of the power to change the power or the voltage of the smart glass, and a cable module electrically connecting the power connector and the inverter through a power cable, the cable configured to maintain an electrical connection state by forming a tension of the power cable through an interval change between the connector module and the inverter.

Abstract: A cooling assembly includes a panel defining an opening, a cooling unit including an output and coupled to the panel such that the output at least partially covers the opening of the panel, and spring-loaded latch assemblies coupled to the panel and configured to couple the cooling assembly to an enclosure.

Abstract: A connector includes a movable housing, a fixed housing, plural signal terminals, and a pair of power source terminals. Each of the power source terminals is formed in an elongated shape with a length in a span direction as viewed along an insertion/removal direction, spans between a pair of sidewalls, includes a span direction intermediate portion retained by a terminal array direction end portion of the movable housing, and includes second elastic portions each capable of undergoing elastic deformation at a location positioned between the movable housing and the pair of sidewalls.

Abstract: The embodiments herein relate to methods for controlling an optical transition in an optically switchable device, and optically switchable devices configured to perform such methods. In various embodiments, non-optical (e.g., electrical) feedback is used to help control an optical transition. The feedback may be used for a number of different purposes. In many implementations, the feedback is used to control an ongoing optical transition.

Abstract: An electrical connecting device having a main body and a displacement body mounted in a linearly movable manner relative to one another in a longitudinal direction. The main body has a cavity that accommodates a longitudinal section of the displacement body or vice versa. The length of the longitudinal section accommodated in the cavity is variable by a relative longitudinal movement of the main body and the displacement body. The main body has conductor tracks extending in the longitudinal direction and insulated from one another. The displacement body has sliding elements insulated from one another and resting on and electrically contacting a contact surface of a respective one of the conductor tracks. The conductor tracks are arranged on a main body surface of the main body. The main body surface is round in a cross-sectional plane perpendicular to the longitudinal direction or is formed by a plurality of surface sections angled in relation to one another.

Abstract: A connector includes a plurality of contacts. Each of the contacts includes a first engagement portion, a second engagement portion, a first bent portion, a second bent portion, and a coupling portion. A second angle formed by a reference straight line and a second straight line is smaller than a first angle formed by the reference straight line and a first straight line, where the first straight line is a straight line passing through an end of the first bent portion on the first engagement portion side and an end of the first bent portion on the coupling portion side, and the second straight line is a straight line passing through an end of the second bent portion on the coupling portion side and an end of the second bent portion on the second engagement portion side.

Abstract: A busbar connector includes an insulator body, a positive power delivery contact, a negative power delivery contact, and a side band contact. The insulator body has first prong and a second prong oriented in a longitudinal direction and proximate one another with a gap therebetween. The positive power delivery contact is on a first inner surface of the first prong adjacent the gap, and the negative power delivery contact is on a second inner surface of the second prong adjacent the gap. The side band contact is positioned on the insulator body and insulated from the positive power delivery contact and the negative power delivery contact by the insulator body.

Abstract: A connector for electrically connecting to a conductor comprises a pair of conductive terminals, each including a U-shaped fixing portion and an elastic contact arm extending from the U-shaped fixing portion. The connector further includes a pair of pressing members, each having a U-shaped holding portion and an elastic support arm extending from the U-shaped holding portion. Each of the pressing members is fit within the U-shaped fixing portion of the respective conductive terminal by the U-shaped holding portion, and at least a portion of the elastic support arm is abutted against the elastic contact arm.

Abstract: A display device includes a display panel, a heat radiation metal plate arranged on a rear surface or a side surface of the display panel, a printed circuit board arranged on a rear surface of the heat radiation plate so as to be connected to the display panel, and a conductive tape configured to cover the heat radiation plate and the printed circuit board. The conductive tape conductively connects the rear surface of the heat radiation plate to a ground terminal of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An apparatus and method to reliably attach an electronic module to a textile. The overall mechanical assembly of the invention includes: (a) light pipe, (b) top enclosure, (b) magnet, (c) main electronics which contains (d) the main PCB, (e) battery and (f) other electronic components, (g) bottom enclosure, which holds (h) the connector PCB, (i) module dock, (j) top textile PCB which are located above the (j) textile band and under the (k) textile pocket and the (I) bottom textile PCB and (m) fabric and laminate padding, which are located below the textile band. The invention is physically embodied by an electronic module, comprising at least one printed circuit board (PCB), comprising at least one conductive circuit and at least one electronic component; a metallic rivet, grommet or eyelet to mechanically and electrically connect the; and a textile substrate with at least one electrically conductive circuit.

Abstract: A system may include an aircraft galley insert configured to be installed within an aircraft galley insert bay, a mounting plate attached to a rear of the aircraft galley insert, and a power connector assembly attached to the mounting plate. The power connector assembly may include compressible spring assemblies that compress as the power connector assembly is mated with a corresponding power connector assembly of the aircraft galley insert bay. The power connector assembly may self-align with the corresponding power connector assembly of the aircraft galley insert bay when the aircraft galley insert is installed within the aircraft galley insert bay.

Abstract: Examples described herein relate to connector assembly for a connecting device. The connector assembly may include an electrical connector connectible with a corresponding receiving structure on a receiving device separate from the connecting device. Further, the connector assembly may include a connector housing enclosing the electrical connector. The connector housing may include a mounting lever engaged with a body of the connecting device to secure the connector housing with the connecting device and allow the connector housing to move relative to the body of the connecting device. Further, the connector assembly may include a biasing member disposed within the connector housing to bias the electrical connector toward the receiving structure on the receiving device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing having a front wall and a floating connector assembly coupled to the front wall. The connector assembly includes a panel and a connector. The connector includes a frame attached to the panel and defines first and second alignment openings. A sleeve extends from the frame and extends through the front wall. A removable cover for the electronic device includes first and second connector alignment pins that align with the first and second alignment openings to align the connector sleeve with a connector aperture defined by the cover. The first and second connector alignment pins and the first and second alignment openings can each include tapered portions to move the connector assembly into alignment with the connector aperture as the cover is attached with the housing.

Abstract: A hermetically-sealed edge-connect header that can withstand high temperatures, high pressures (or high vacuum levels), and high vibration environments, along with two corresponding connectors are disclosed. After brazing the edge-connect header components, the assembly is machined to form a slot with a portion of each of a plurality of electrical conductors removed in the machining process, resulting in a header with a high pin density. During the process of mating the first connector design to the edge-connect header, a plurality of wipers in the connector deflect, thereby causing the wipers to extend from the connector and contact the corresponding electrical conductors in the header. During the process of mating the second connector design to the edge-connect header, each of a plurality of wipers formed of low-mass, compliant metal wool, forms multiple contact points with a corresponding electrical conductor in the header.

Abstract: An electrical connector with a housing having a mounting opening with a mounting projection. An outwardly facing wall of the mounting projection has at least one detent. A fixed member has a fixed member opening. The fixed member opening has an inner surface with at least one deflectable member which extends from the inner surface into the fixed member opening. A gap is provided between the inner surface of the fixed member opening and the outwardly facing wall of the mounting projection. The mounting projections are able to float radially with the gap. The at least one deflectable member cooperates with the first detent to retain the electrical connector assembly in a pre-staged position.

Abstract: A floating connector includes a shell, a plurality of electrodes, two buckle members and a floating member. The shell has an accommodating space and a plurality of openings. The electrodes are disposed in the accommodating space and penetrate the openings to protrude from the openings. The buckle members are respectively disposed on two sides of the accommodating space. Each of the buckle members includes a fixed part, a contacting part, and an elastic part. The floating member includes a body, a plurality of electrode notches, and a bump. The electrode notches are formed on one side of the body that near the electrodes for receiving the electrodes protruding from the openings. The bump is disposed on the body and correspondingly to the notch, and the width of the bump is not greater than that of the notch, so that the bump is restricted in the notches by the guiding structure.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a first member, a second member, and a sleeve connected to the first member. The sleeve may connect with a first component. The second member may connect with a second component. The first member may include a flange. The first portion of the sleeve may be disposed substantially at a first axial side of the flange. A second portion of the sleeve may be disposed substantially at a second axial side. The first and second members may include corresponding latching portions configured to selectively connect the first member with the second member and restrict relative axial movement between the first member and the second member. The latching portion of the second member may include a latching spring, and the latching portion of the first member may include a latching spring groove. When latched, the latching spring may be at least partially in the latching spring groove.

Abstract: The present invention meets the needs described above through low-PIM universal antenna equipment mounts and associated assemblies for use at cell sites. The universal mounts are typically deployed in antenna equipment assemblies located in the nearfield reactive region behind the base station antennas. The mounts suppress PIM generation as compared to conventional equipment mounts even though the universal mounts are located well outside the main beam of the base station antenna. An illustrative universal mount includes a pressure bushing with a cap that includes a pair of parallel rails to stabilize the bushing on a metal mast. The rails allow the pressure bushing to transfer the load of the supported equipment to the curved surface of round cylindrical masts irrespective of the pipe diameter within the typical range of mast diameters, such as 2 inches to 6 inches in diameter.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a first electric wire which is provided with a first connector at a tip end thereof and is branched form a trunk line, a second electric wire which is provided with a second connector to be connected to the first connector and is connected to the first electric wire via the first connector and the second connector, a connector holder configured to hold one of the first connector and the second connector.

Abstract: A conductive terminal includes a first terminal and a second terminal stacked on the first terminal. The first terminal has a plurality of first contact portions at an end of the first terminal. A gap is formed between two adjacent first contact portions. The second terminal has a second contact portion at an end of the second terminal. At least a part of the second contact portion extends through the gap of the first terminal.

Abstract: A battery module includes a housing and a base of the housing. The base includes at least two opposing partition support walls, a first external wall, and a second external wall that is substantially perpendicular to the first external wall. The base also includes two or more partitions extending between the at least two opposing partition support walls to define compartments within the base, wherein each of the two or more partitions extend in alignment with the first external wall and transverse to the second external wall. Further, each of the two or more partitions is coupled to at least one of the at least two opposing partition support walls via a corresponding movable connection configured to be movable between a first position angled away from the first external wall, and a second position angled toward the first external wall.

Abstract: An electrical terminal assembly includes a contact member that has a contact base. Contact arms extend from the contact base in an arm direction on opposite sides of a terminal plane. A connection portion extends from the contact base and includes a connection surface. A mount hole that extends through the connection portion and the connection surface. The electrical terminal assembly also includes a spring member supported on the contact member and including a spring base. Spring arms extend from the spring base on opposite sides of the terminal plane. The spring arms extend into engagement with the contact arms at respective spring contacts. A shroud is connected to the spring base and extends around the contact arms and beyond the contact arms in the arm direction.

Abstract: An accessory connector (102) and connector system (100) are provided. The accessory connector (102) comprises and edge tongue portion at one end and a thumb screw recess at the opposite end with a floating header therebetween. The edge tongue portion enables pivotal engagement of the accessory connector to a device interface. The floating header (110) has a perimeter alignment wall (112) surrounding a plurality of pogo pins (114) recessed therein. The floating header is movable in planar directions within the accessory connector prior to attachment of the connector to the radio connector interface (154). The x-y moveability allows for fine alignment of the pogo pins to corresponding contacts and loading of the pogo pins to the contacts in a z-direction.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector module having a connector body with side edges and end edges. The connector body has contact channels holding contacts. The connector assembly includes a mounting frame having side walls and an end wall opposite a window between the side walls. The window is open to and provides access to a passage that receives the connector module. The mounting frame includes a connector module support structure for supporting the connector module in the passage that defines a confined space oversized relative to the connector body of the connector module to allow a limited amount of floating movement in the confined space in a lateral direction that is perpendicular to the mating direction.

Abstract: A fixing connector with a charging module which is an assembling structure of a fixing seat and a fixing stand, wherein the fixing seat comprises a seat and a charging module; the seat has a concave portion, the charging module is arranged in the concave portion and comprises a body, a plurality of first conductive terminals and at least an elastic piece; the body has a plane and at least an anti-misinsertion key arranged on the plane, the first conductive terminals are arranged on the body and may be protruded out from the plane, the elastic piece is arranged between the body and the seat; the fixing connector with the fixing seat and the fixing stand includes the said fixing seat and a fixing stand comprising a convex portion to assemble the fixing stand onto the fixing seat by inserting the convex portion in the concave portion. Thereby, the charging module may perform charging when the fixing stand is assembled onto the fixing seat.

Abstract: A movable connector including a stationary housing to be fixed to a substrate, a movable housing configured capable of moving relative to the stationary housing, and a terminal including a stationary-side retained portion retained at the stationary housing, a movable-side retained portion retained at the movable housing, and an elastically deformable movable portion positioned between the stationary-side retained portion and the movable-side retained portion. Retention of the stationary-side retained portion with respect to the stationary housing is achieved by performing insert molding. Retention of the movable-side retained portion with respect to the movable housing is achieved by performing press-fitting.

Abstract: A retaining and/or fastening frame (10) which is formed on or in a mobile-communications antenna (1) and/or on or in an electronic and/or filter module (4), or which can be fastened thereon, comprises a frame carrier (11) which is, or can be, fastened for example on a mobile-communications antenna (1). A movable plug-connector-receiving sleeve (12) comprises a housing wall (14), encircling a longitudinal axis (13) of the movable plug-connector-receiving sleeve (12) at least in part, and has two end sides (12a, 12b) located opposite one another. The encircling housing wall (14) surrounds an accommodating space (15), in which an antenna-side plug connector (9a) is, or can be, arranged. A connection port (6a) and/or a module-side plug connector (7a) of an electronic and/or filter module (4) can be introduced into the accommodating space (15).

Abstract: A movable floating connector is disclosed. In an embodiment, an apparatus includes a fixed structure coupled to a chassis, a movable floating connector assembly, and an elastic object. The movable floating connector assembly includes a receiving connector configured to engage with a module connector of an insertable module removable from the chassis. The elastic object is interfaced between at least a portion of the fixed structure and at least a portion of the movable floating connector assembly. The elastic object is configured to provide a force on the movable floating connector assembly against a direction of insertion of the insertable module to maintain a consistent engagement between the receiving connector of the movable floating connector assembly and the module connector of the insertable module across a variation in length in the direction of insertion.

Abstract: A terminal module M1 is to be accommodated into an outer housing 30, and includes male terminals 20 to be connected to ends of signal wires 11, a first terminal holding member 61 including accommodation recesses 78 for accommodating the terminals 20 inserted in a direction intersecting an extending direction of the terminals 20 with tip parts 21 of the terminals 20 projecting, and a second terminal holding member 65 to be assembled with the first terminal holding member 61. The second terminal holding member 65 is relatively movable toward ends of the signal wires 11 from a terminal tip protection position where the second terminal holding member 65 covers tip parts 21 of the terminals 20 projecting from the first terminal holding member 61.

Abstract: An electronic connection assembly comprises a base, a first connector assembly and a module connector. The base comprises a first opening and a second opening, the second opening comprising a slotted edge with a passage which connects the first opening and the second opening. The first connector assembly comprises a wire harness, a rim and a receiving connector which protrudes a connector height from the rim, the rim being adapted to be introduced into the slotted edge. The module connector is adapted to match with the receiving connector. Either the first connector assembly or the module connector comprises a funnelled guide.

Abstract: An electrical line arrangement for a vehicle including a dimensionally stable flat conductor rail and a contact part housing fitted on the flat conductor rail such that it at least partially engages around the flat conductor rail. A contact part which makes contact with the flat conductor rail can be accommodated or is accommodated in the contact part housing. The line arrangement includes a mounting rail having a mounting flange for connection to the vehicle and a first connecting flange through which the contact part housing is held on the mounting rail in an interlocking manner in such a way that enables movement in a translatory manner along the mounting rail.

Abstract: In an example, a connector port assembly for use in an electronic device is disclosed. The connector port assembly may include a connector port, a fastener assembly and a flexible ring. The fastener assembly may fasten the connector port to a casing of the electronic device through at least one resilient member. The flexible ring may be disposed around an outer surface of the connector port. The fastener assembly and flexible ring may provide bend angle for the connector port.

Abstract: A connector having a floating structure and a reduced profile that improves transmission characteristics of a signal transmission is provided. A connector according to the present disclosure is to be fitted to a connection object and includes a first insulator, a second insulator that is movable relative to the first insulator, a contact attached to the first insulator and the second insulator, and adjustment members having electrical conductivity arranged within the first insulator. The adjustment members include adjustment portions, which are configured to oppose the contact.

Abstract: A contact stop spring and contact assembly are disclosed. The contact assembly has a contact housing with a contact chamber and a contact resiliently held in the contact chamber by the contact stop spring.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a data connector assembly for a movable platform. The data connector assembly comprises a female data connector assembly having a recess with a data connector port at a center of the recess. A face plate is used to couple the female data connector assembly to the movable platform. A spring connector movable couples the housing of the female data connector assembly to the face plate.

Abstract: A shelf system having electrical supply includes at least one backboard and at least one power adjustment mechanism. Each power adjustment mechanism has a socket and a plug. The backboard has a through hole. The socket has an inserting cylinder inserted in the through hole and a clamping portion. The clamping portion has a connecting cylinder, a flange disposed on the connecting cylinder, and a wedge buckle disposed on the connecting cylinder and spaced from the flange. The backboard is sandwiched between the wedge buckle and the flange. The plug is a cylindrical portion inserted in the connecting cylinder. The plug can be arranged on the backboard and the socket can be inserted on the plug. Even if the shelf has been assembled, a user may quickly install the power adjustment mechanism into the shelf.

Abstract: A connection to which a mating connector, moving from one side to another side in a first direction, may be able to be inserted, and may include an inner housing, an outer housing surrounding the inner housing, and a plurality of terminals connecting these housings. The terminals may each include an inner fixed portion fixed to the inner housing, an outer fixed portion fixed to the outer housing, and an elastic portion that is connected to both the inner fixed portion and the outer fixed portion and is elastically deformable. The outer fixed portion may include a first base portion connected to the elastic portion and a first engaging portion that extends in a direction crossing the first direction from the first base portion and is engaged with the outer housing.

Abstract: A power connector comprises an insulation body having a slot at a first side of the insulation body and a plurality of conductive terminals disposed in the insulation body. The conductive terminals include a positive conductive terminal and a negative conductive terminal. A first end of the positive conductive terminal is disposed in the slot and electrically contacts a first positive bus bar of a bus bar plug assembly inserted into the slot, and a second end of the positive conductive terminal electrically connects with a second positive bus bar. A first end of the negative conductive terminal is disposed in the slot and electrically contacts a first negative bus bar of the bus bar plug assembly, and a second end of the negative conductive terminal electrically connects with a second negative bus bar separated from the second positive bus bar.

Abstract: A connector is configured such that a socket housing is engaged with a header housing as to cause a socket-side signal terminal to contact a header-side signal terminal and as to cause a socket-side power source terminal to contact a header-side power source terminal. The socket-side signal terminal and the socket-side power source terminal are arranged in a longitudinal direction of the socket housing. In the socket-side power source terminal and the header-side power source terminal, contact portions to contact each other are arranged in the longitudinal direction of the socket housing. Three tongues are formed in the socket-side power source terminal. The contact portions are provided at the three tongues, respectively.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprises a first connector and a second connector mateable with each other. The first connector comprises two first positioning portions each having a first outer surface, and the second connector comprises two second positioning portion each having a second outer surface. Under a mated state where the first connector and the second connector are mated with each other, the first outer surfaces face the second outer surfaces in a horizontal direction (Y-direction), respectively. The connector assembly comprises at least one of a pair of first depressions provided to the first positioning portions, respectively, and another pair of second depressions provided to the second positioning portions, respectively. For example, when the first positioning portions are provided with the first depressions, respectively, under the mated state, each of the first depressions is located below an upper end of the first outer surface and depressed inward in the horizontal direction.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle connector includes an insulative housing forming a pair of receiving slots, two pairs of contacts are retained in the housing and located by two sides of the corresponding receiving slots, respectively. Each contact has a frame having four sides with a pair of first spring arms extending from two opposite sides toward each other and extending into the receiving slot with the corresponding contact points at different levels. A second spring arm extends from another side into the receiving slot. A deflection direction of the first spring arms is perpendicular to that of the second spring arm, and the first spring arms contact one side of the blade type contact of the plug connector and the second spring arm contacts another side of the blade type contact of the plug connector.

Abstract: A connecting structure for coupling connectors includes a male connector, and a female connector connected to the male connector. The male connector includes: a base; a first terminal portion provided on an upper surface of the base; and an edge portion protruding from the upper surface of the base to surround the first terminal portion. In particular, the edge portion includes a coupling protrusion protruding from an outer surface of the edge portion. In addition, the female connector includes: a second terminal portion to be connected to the first terminal portion; an inner seal that is provided in the second terminal portion and inserted inside the edge portion; and a casing including an inner space where the second terminal portion is provided, and a coupling groove having a shape corresponding to the coupling protrusion.

Abstract: A movable connector disclosed in the present description includes: a connector having a housing; and a connector mounting part to which the housing is movably mounted. The housing is provided with at least one mounting pin constituted by a plurality of elastic pieces arranged in a circular ring, and the connector mounting part is provided with mounting recesses (mounting tubular portions) that hold the mounting pin in a state in which it is inserted into the corresponding mounting recess. The mounting pin is capable of relative movement inside the mounting recess in directions that intersect a direction in which the mounting pin is mounted into the mounting recess, and the mounting pin is provided on one or two of the outer peripheral sides of the housing.

Abstract: A jumper is adapted to be disposed between two sockets. Each of the sockets has at least one conductive terminal. The jumper includes an insulative body and at least one conductive body, which includes a main body portion, a first engaging portion, and a second engaging portion. The main body portion is connected to the insulative body. The first and second engaging portions are respectively located at two opposite sides of the main body portion, and extend respectively from two opposite sides of the insulative body. The first engaging portion engages the conductive terminal of one of the sockets. The second engaging portion engages the conductive terminal of another one of the sockets, such that the conductive terminals are electrically connected. A power distribution device is also provided.

Abstract: A connector includes a stationary housing to be mounted to a connection object; a movable housing configured to move relative to the stationary housing; and at least one pair of contacts arranged so as to correspond to each other. Each of the contacts includes: a first held portion fixed to the stationary housing; a second held portion fixed to the movable housing; and an elastic deformation portion configured to couple the first held portion and the second held portion. The elastic deformation portion includes a projecting portion that projects in an approaching direction, which is a direction of approaching the elastic deformation portion of another contact, or in a separating direction, which is a direction opposite to the approaching direction.

Abstract: The gas sensor is equipped with a sensor device, a plurality of electrode springs contacting with electrodes and of the sensor device, an insulator retaining the electrode springs, and a plurality of leads connected to the respective electrode springs. Each of the electrode springs includes a retained portion retained by the insulator and a contact portion which is bent and inclined from the retained portion toward a front end side of the sensor device in the lengthwise direction. The contact portion is elastically deformed in contact with the electrode. Each of the electrode springs also includes a bent portion between the contact portion and the retained portion. The bent portion constitutes a base end of the contact portion and is oriented toward the base end side of the gas sensor in the lengthwise direction, thereby enabling the length of the sensor device to be decreased and improving the heat resistance of the electrode springs.