Abstract: A modular base for an electrical device and an electrical device including same and also removable modules are disclosed. The modular base comprises a plurality of base components adapted to be arranged relative to each other to define a backplane comprising a plurality of module mounting locations, wherein each mounting location comprises a first electrical base connector of one base component and a second electrical base connector of another base component. A plurality of removable modules are adapted to be respectively removably connected to the backplane in the mounting locations to provide a modular electrical device. Each of the modules comprises a first module connector adapted to be mated with a first base connector of a mounting location and a second module connector adapted to be mated with a second base connector of the mounting location The backplane comprises one or more coupling devices for releasably engaging a module.

Abstract: A root portion of the terminal connecting section of one of the male terminals that projects outward is provided with a fitting section to be fitted into a female holder. The fitting section of the male holder is fitted into the insertion hole of the female holder.

Abstract: A modular base for an electrical device and an electrical device including same and also removable modules are disclosed. The modular base comprises a plurality of base components adapted to be arranged relative to each other to define a backplane comprising a plurality of module mounting locations, wherein each mounting location comprises a first electrical base connector of one base component and a second electrical base connector of another base component. A plurality of removable modules are adapted to be respectively removably connected to the backplane in the mounting locations to provide a modular electrical device. Each of the modules comprises a first module connector adapted to be mated with a first base connector of a mounting location and a second module connector adapted to be mated with a second base connector of the mounting location The backplane comprises one or more coupling devices for releasably engaging a module.

Abstract: A sealable connector comprises a first connector portion, a second connector portion adapted to engage the first connector portion, a compliant material disposed between the first and second connector portions, and a fastening mechanism that secures the first connector portion to the second connector portion, such that a force applied upon the compliant material by the respective first and second connector portions can be adjusted. The fastening mechanism allows a single connector to be utilized for a variety of applications and allows the connector to be adequately sealed regardless of the manufacturing tolerances of the compliant material.

Abstract: The improved electrical connector for aircraft fuel pumps includes a unitary cup-shaped connector shell with an outer radial connector flange, and is configured to increase the distance between connector pins and grounded portions of the connector shell to thus increase the electrical current leak path length to prevent arcing from occurring. A glass electrical insulating plug in the connector shell forms a hermetic seal of the closed end of the connector shell and a plurality of ceramic tubular risers are mounted to the glass insulating plug. Connector pins extend through the risers, and electrical cables are connected to the connector pins. One or more outer layers of heat shrunk electrical insulating tubing cover the risers, a portion of the connector pins extending from the risers, and the electrical cables. An electrical insulating tubular extension may also be placed over the outer layer of insulating tubing.

Abstract: A plug part, in particular a cable harness plug, for producing an electrical plug connection to a further plug part, includes a housing, a contact carrier situated in the housing, as well as a gel or silicon multipole seal situated on the side facing away from the plugging direction. To enable the contacts situated in the contact carrier to be automatically inserted, it is provided that a flat surface is formed on the side facing away from the plugging direction, i.e., on the outgoing side of the cable, so that no interfering contour exists for the automatic insertion gripper. For this purpose, it is provided that a flat holding plate having insertion openings and being able to latch to the contact carrier is provided on the multipole seal, on the side of the plug part facing away from the plugging direction, locking arms hinged to and extending away from the holding plate being formed in the plugging direction of the plug part.

Abstract: In a mold for pressing an electric-wire clamping portion of a terminal, a lower side-wall mold part and an upper side-wall mold part are provided for pressing side walls connected to the electric-wire clamping portion. A pressure face substantially continuously connected to a pressure face of an upper conductor mold part is provided on one end side of the upper side-wall mold part. A taper face is provided on the other end side of the upper side-wall mold part so as to be enlarged toward the other end. Accordingly, side walls pressed between the lower side-wall mold part and the upper side-wall mold part are deformed so that the quantity of deformation at one end is near the quantity of compressive deformation of the electric-wire clamping portion and so that the quantity of deformation is reduced gradually toward the other end side. Thus, local stress concentration is not caused in the side walls so that cracks are prevented from occurring in the side walls.

Abstract: An apparatus for supplying electrical power to a receptacle connector of a railroad car includes embedding a rigid support ring in an elastomeric nose portion of the receptacle connector. The support ring is disposed substantially in the elastomeric nose portion above a circumferential lip that extends along the inside circumference of the receptacle connector. The support ring preferably includes a raised portion and radius edges.

Abstract: An underwater connector has a plug unit and a receptacle unit each containing a bladder member having an internal, oil-filled chamber in which a respective contact module is located. Each contact module has an end face having both electrical and optical contacts for contact engagement with corresponding contacts on the other module when the units are releasably mated together in an underwater environment. The bladder members each have a resilient forward end portion with an opening communicating with the respective chamber, and opposing, pivoted jaws in each unit are closed to compress the forward end portion to close and seal the opening when the units are unmated.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an electrical distribution terminal block and modularly couplable electrical receptacles wherein the terminal block is formed by a plurality of stackable wafers. Each wafer has upper channels formed therein that radiate from a common upper interior intersection point to an outer surface thereof, and lower channels formed therein that radiate from a common lower interior intersection point to an outer surface thereof. When the wafers are vertically stacked, the upper channels of one wafer complementally form ducts with the lower channels of another wafer, each duct having an outlet or port in communication with the exterior of the terminal block. An electrical terminal, formed in a configuration adapted to be received in the upper or lower channels, is disposed in each formed duct and includes connectors for coupling to incoming and outgoing wires of a polarity including neutral, and for coupling that polarity or neutral to a terminal of the receptacle.

Abstract: An improved connection system for coupling a device such as a pacemaker, cardioverter, defibrillator, nerve stimulator, muscle stimulator, implantable monitor or other medical device to a medical lead is disclosed. The connection system includes a coupling member designed to couple to the proximal end of the lead. This coupling member, which includes an inner lumen sized to form a press fit around the proximal end of the lead body, may be of a generally tubular construction. This coupling member includes connector means to enable a connector pin at the proximal end of the lead to mechanically and electrically couple to a device. The connector means may further include means for coupling both mechanically and electrically to a ring connector on the proximal end of a multi-polar lead. An insertion member may also be provided to allow the lead to be more easily inserted within the inner lumen of the coupling member.

Abstract: The electrical connecting device comprises a male connector and a female connector, each provided with a casing and a contact-support body made of electrically insulating material, which can be coupled by means of threaded lock nuts. The contact-supporting body of the female connector, is made of elastomeric material and the female contacts of the connector are elastically yielding and press-fitted into appropriate seats of the contact-support body. The contact-support bodies of female and male connectors also comprise opposite annular sealing shoulder surfaces, designed to rest one against the other in the coupled condition of the two connectors.

Abstract: A high intensity discharge lamp (HID) (200) includes an electrically powered lamp (200) having a lamp exterior (220) and at least one lead (226) extending outside of the lamp. An electrical interface (202) includes a male connector (204) fastened at its base (302) to one of the leads (226), an insulate housing (206) having an inner contour (402) shaped to fittedly encompass therein the male connector and at least a portion of the lead, and a cement contact (208) that fastens the housing to the lamp exterior without air gaps. A boot (212) hermetically seals the insulate housing. A female connector (210) is mated to the male connector within the boot, and a feed line (501) having an insulating cover (502) is electrically connected at one end to the female connector and to a power source at the other end.

Abstract: A cable connector (1) includes an insulative housing (10), a plurality of terminals (20) received in the housing, a pair of shells (30, 40) covering the housing, and an insulative casing portion (50) enclosing the shells. The insulative housing includes a main body (11) and a projection portion (12) forwardly projecting from the main body and received into a mating frame (33) of the shell 30. An abutment wall (55) is integrally formed on a front end of the casing portion and extends generally perpendicularly to a lengthwise direction of the connector. Two adjacent flanges (550, 552) of the abutment wall are bent forwardly for tightly engaging with an outer surface of a hand held electronic device. A hole (59) is defined through the abutment wall for extension of the projection portion of the housing and a front portion of the conductive shell.

Abstract: A female connector housing (4) has a terminal accommodation chamber (5) configured for accommodating therein a pair of male terminals (6) and provided with a leakage prevention wall (7) as a partition for dividing the terminal accommodation chamber (5) into a pair of divided terminal accommodation chambers (8) neighboring to each other for individual accommodation of the male terminals (6). A male connector housing (10) has a pair of neighboring terminal cavity block portions (11) configured for accommodation of female terminals, to be individually inserted into the divided terminal accommodation chambers (8), and to define therebetween a mating recess (13) for the leakage prevention wall (7) to be inserted therein. When the male connector housing (10) is fitted into the female connector housing (4), the leakage prevention wall (7) tight fits in the mating recess (13), thereby preventing water invasion.

Abstract: A protective device for a multipoint connector, which contains at least one contact element in a base that is in the form of a housing, the contact element being accessible through an opening in the base, and being connectable to a plug connector; the protective device being made of a protective element, which can be transferred from a protective position preventing the coupling, into a mounting position rendering the coupling possible; and the protective device being designed in such a manner, that it can be manufactured very inexpensively, and is very easy to handle or remove. To this end, the protective element is made of a foil, which can be applied directly to the rim of the base opening, in a detachable manner.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an electrical distribution terminal block and modularly couplable electrical receptacles wherein the terminal block is formed by a plurality of stackable wafers. Each wafer has upper channels formed therein that radiate from a common upper interior intersection point to an outer surface thereof, and lower channels formed therein that radiate from a common lower interior intersection point to an outer surface thereof. When the wafers are vertically stacked, the upper channels of one wafer complementally form ducts with the lower channels of another wafer, each duct having an outlet or port in communication with the exterior of the terminal block. An electrical terminal, formed in a configuration adapted to be received in the upper or lower channels, is disposed in each formed duct and includes connectors for coupling to incoming and outgoing wires of a polarity including neutral, and for coupling that polarity or neutral to a terminal of the receptacle.

Abstract: In a mold for pressing an electric-wire clamping portion of a terminal, a lower side-wall mold part and an upper side-wall mold part are provided for pressing side walls connected to the electric-wire clamping portion. A pressure face substantially continuously connected to a pressure face of an upper conductor mold part is provided on one end side of the upper side-wall mold part. A taper face is provided on the other end side of the upper side-wall mold part so as to be enlarged toward the other end. Accordingly, side walls pressed between the lower side-wall mold part and the upper side-wall mold part are deformed so that the quantity of deformation at one end is near the quantity of compressive deformation of the electric-wire clamping portion and so that the quantity of deformation is reduced gradually toward the other end side. Thus, local stress concentration is not caused in the side walls so that cracks are prevented from occurring in the side walls.

Abstract: An electrochemical deposition method and apparatus that encapsulates a substrate's edge to prevent deposition thereon is generally provided. In one embodiment, the apparatus includes a contact ring, one or more electrical contact pads disposed on the contact ring and a thrust plate axially movable relative to the contact ring. A first seal is disposed inward of the contact pad and seals with the contact ring. A second seal is coupled to the thrust plate. The first and second seals are adapted to sandwich the substrate therebetween when the contact ring and the thrust plate are moved towards each other. In another embodiment, a third seal provides a seal between the thrust plate and contact ring, and, with the first and second seals, defines an exclusion zone encapsulating the substrate's edge. One or more electrical contact pads are protected from the electrolyte by being disposed within the exclusion zone.

Abstract: An electrical feedthrough includes a connector body made of a metallic material, at least one contact pin inserted through a cavity in the connector body, and an insulating body made of a thermoplastic material formed between the connector body and the contact pin so as to provide a hermetic seal between the connector body and the contact pin.

Abstract: An adapter for distributing electrical energy has an insulating housing and a plurality of electrical contacts with each contact having at least three radially extending electrically conductive arms terminating near respective ports within the housing. The insulating housing is formed of first and second matable housing portions with each portion having two sets of alignable recesses. Each recess receives a portion of one electrically conductive arm. The first housing portion also has a set of centrally located cavities each aligned with corresponding first housing portion recesses to receive the third conductive arm of a corresponding contact whereby, one arm of each contact may be introduced into each cavity with the other two arms seated in corresponding recesses, and the second housing portion mated to the first housing portion capturing the contacts therein.

Abstract: A pair of thin-walled portions 6 are formed on packing 3 between a seal lip portion 92 and a vent hole in a connector housing 1. A pair of short-shot preventing ribs 8 are located contiguously to the thin-walled portions 6. The short-shot preventing ribs 8 are formed in a mold between the seal lip portion 92 and the vent hole (vent core 5), and a packing material is allowed to reach the vent hole via a narrow gap between each short-shot preventing rib 8 and the connector housing 1. Consequently, the flow resistance of the packing material increases, so that the packing material is preferentially filled in seal lip portions 91 and 92. The short-shot preventing ribs 8 may be formed on the connector housing 1 instead of the mold. The pair of short-shot preventing ribs 8 are formed, and the packing material is allowed to reach the vent hole.

Abstract: The present invention refers to circuit board (10), in particular a multilayer circuit board including at least a first carrying section (11) and a second section (12), conductor pattern (17a, 17b, 17c) and via holes (14, 14b, 14c), at least one of the sections (11; 12) comprises at least one cavity (13a, 13b) for receiving a least one electric component (15), preferably a naked circuit, the second section (11, 12) constitutes a protective cover essentially hermetical sealing of the component (15). The circuit board (10) comprises substrates of a non ceramic material and that said substrates are protected against moisture penetrating in the transverse direction of the substrates by means scaling arranged at outer edges of the substrates.

Abstract: A connector block adaptable to engage with a terminal assembly of a hermetically sealed compressor, including a circular substantially flat surface that has a plurality of holes adaptable to receive the electrical conductor pins mounted inside the terminal assembly when the connector block is engaged with the terminal assembly. The circular substantially flat surface defines a connector lip erected around its perimeter. This connector lip is designed to cover the open end of the cap of the terminal assembly and to surround the electrical conductor pins so as to minimize possible electrical arcing. The connector lip is further designed to seal the open end of the cap of the terminal assembly such that no particles from the hermetically sealed compressor could enter into the cap of the terminal assembly. In one embodiment, the connector lip has an inside diameter that is slightly larger than the outside diameter of the open end of the cap.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an electrical distribution terminal block and modularly couplable electrical receptacles wherein the terminal block is formed by a plurality of stackable wafers. Each wafer has upper channels formed therein that radiate from a common upper interior intersection point to an outer surface thereof, and lower channels formed therein that radiate from a common lower interior intersection point to an outer surface thereof. When the wafers are vertically stacked, the upper channels of one wafer complementally form ducts with the lower channels of another wafer, each duct having an outlet or port in communication with the exterior of the terminal block. An electrical terminal, formed in a configuration adapted to be received in the upper or lower channels, is disposed in each formed duct and includes connectors for coupling to incoming and outgoing wires of a polarity including neutral, and for coupling that polarity or neutral to a terminal of the receptacle.

Abstract: A quick connect and quick disconnect connector assembly for connecting with a mating connector comprises a body and an engagement means. A retaining means is provided for securing the engagement means to the body. The engagement means includes an inner gripping member that is telescopically received in an outer actuation member. The inner gripping member has an outer wall surface that is formed with a first ramp portion and the outer actuation member has an inner wall surface that is formed with a second ramp portion, the first ramp portion being complementary to the second ramp portion. The first ramp portion of the outer wall surface of the inner gripping member is configured to interferingly engage and cooperate with the second ramp portion of the inner wall surface of the outer actuator member. The first ramp portion of the inner gripping member is formed with resilient fingers that are movable between a relaxed state and an inwardly urged state.

Abstract: To effect water-proofing using a non-water-proof type of female connector, a non-water-proof female connector (20) is fitted with a concave fitting member (12) of a male connector (10), a cover assembly (30) fitting with both the female connector (20) and the concave fitting member (12). The cover assembly (30) is provided with a ring-shaped seal (40) which fits tightly with the rim of the circumference of the fitting member (12), thereby sealing the portions of the two connectors (10) and (20) that fit together. A gel seal (45) is compressed between the cover assembly (30) and the rear face of the female connector (20), this preventing water from entering via terminal attachment holes (21) on the rear face of the female connector (20).

Abstract: A connection structure of a movable connector includes: a movable connector having a housing body; a panel wall having a panel hole in which the movable connector is inserted; a complementary connector to be coupled with the movable connector; and an elastic water-proofing packing which is fit over an outer periphery of the housing body. The elastic packing has a peripheral groove in which an inner peripheral edge of the panel wall abutting the panel hole is fit. In this configuration, the connection structure for a movable connector can be used in the place containing water.

Abstract: In one form, the invention is directed to the combination of: a plate; a first connector on the plate; a first circuit card assembly including a first circuit card and a second connector on the first circuit card which second connector is capable of coupling to the first connector; and a layer of sealing material on the plate and having a first opening therein to accept a part of the first circuit card assembly with the first and second connectors coupled. The layer of sealing material has a first cantilevered flap which has a first, relaxed state. The first cantilevered flap is deflected from the first state into a second state wherein the first cantilevered flap bears sealingly against a part of the first circuit card assembly with the first and second connectors coupled.

Abstract: A distributor 13 is formed with a tubular receptacle 15, and a male terminal fitting 11 projects in the center of the reptacle 15. A female terminal fitting 12 is connected with an end of a wire 16. Further, a seal member 21 is so mounted as to cover the female terminal fitting 12 and cause it to project: along the center axis. At the seal member 21, a guide portion 24 is so formed as to cover the female terminal fitting 12, and its leading end is tapered to form a guide surface 24a. Thus, even if the female terminal fitting 12 is inserted while being displaced from its proper insertion position, the guide surface 24a comes into contact with an opening edge 15a of the receptacle 15, thereby guiding the fitting 12 to the proper insertion position. As a result, the female terminal fitting 12 can be connected with the male terminal fitting 11.

Abstract: To provide a waterproof connector capable of reducing a load applied upon connection or separation of a male connector to or from a female connector while sufficiently ensuring sufficient waterproofing. A plurality of individually fitting projections, each being adapted to support a female terminal, are provided on the top surface of a collectively fitting projection provided in a female connector housing. In a male connector housing, a plurality of individually fitting recesses, in each of which an associated one of the individually fitting projections is fittable, are provided in a bottom surface portion of a collectively fitting recess in which the collectively fitting projection is fittable. Each of the individually fitting recesses is adapted to support a male terminal.

Abstract: A relatively simple assembly and an economical manufacture for the electrical connection of electrical elements arranged in a group, especially electromagnets of valve units, using a multiple-pin electrical bridge connection in which the electrical connection proceeds from contacts of a plug on the input side to contacts of a socket on the output side. The socket is constructed so as to complement the plug. A two-pin or two-pole connection is preferably disposed on the external surface of the electrical bridge connection for connecting electrical elements. All of the electrical connections in the connection element extend three-dimensionally in the form of conductor paths. The connection element (1) is constructed in one piece comprising a plug (2) that forms a first portion, a socket (3) that forms a second portion and a base (4) disposed between the first and second portions and through which the conductor paths are guided.

Abstract: A system of interconnected heating conductors, suitable for preventing freezing of water lines in an aircraft for example, includes a plurality of heater units (1, 12, 14) electrically coupled together by respective extension cables (3) and electrical coupling elements (42). Each heater unit comprises one or more heating conductor bands, tapes or strips (2, 21, 22) connected to respective connection modules (5, 51, 52, 52', 53) at the ends thereof. The connection modules may connect together several heater bands within one heater unit, and may connect the terminal ends of the heater bands of one heater unit to the extension cables by which several respective heater units may be connected together. Each connection module includes a housing (6) enclosing an inner chamber (61) therein, and at least one electrical connector element (7) such as a crimpable connector fixed within the housing (6).

Abstract: A geophysical connector (10) having a housing (46, 52) and first (11) and second (131) connection members. First member (11) includes a low durometer soft plastic body (12) molded to the electrical contacts (20, 21) and encloses a rigid waterproof molded seal (34) molded about said contacts (20, 21). The second connection member (131) includes a rigid plastic insert (133) supporting a second coacting electrical contacts (135, 137) and a soft plastic body (159) bonded to the insert (133) and the electrical cable (163) connected to the second contacts.

Abstract: An electrical geophysical connector comprising an outer housing, a first connection member and a second connection member. First and second coacting electrical contacts are positioned in the first and second members, respectively. The first member includes a rigid outer shell and a resilient inner core bonded to the first electrical contacts. The first ends of the first contacts are positioned in cavities located in one end of the inner core and resilient seal rings are formed about the cavities for engaging and sealing the coacting engagement of the first and second contacts. A dust cap is rotatably mounted with a 360.degree. rotation to the housing and the exterior of the housing is tri-lobed in cross section for ease of gripping.

Abstract: The invention relates to a high-voltage connector, consisting of a plug member and a receptacle member receiving the plug member, the area of the plug member facing the receptacle member and/or the area of the receptacle member facing the plug member being provided with a layer of an elastomer. A particularly high high-voltage strength is achieved in that the elastomer is made to swell by means of a swelling medium. The invention also relates to an X-ray generator comprising such a high-voltage connector and to a method of manufacturing such a high-voltage connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector has male and female housings 10, 30 having terminal retainers 20, 40 and retainer insertion holes 16, 36. To prevent creep of moisture by surface tension effects through the clearance between the terminal retainers 20, 40 and the retainer fitting holes 16, 36, the retainer is formed with a C-shaped recess 23, 43, and the retainer and hole are formed with matching cranked portions 19, 24, 39, 44. A central drain channel 15, 35 runs through the center of each housing 10, 30 and is sealed by means of mutually fitting tapered faces 26A, 46A. Overhanging hoods 14a, 14d shield the mating faces and rear ends of the connector housings. Mating terminal chambers 11, 31 also have tapered sealing faces 28, 48. A peripheral rib 45 on one housing 30 fits into a groove 25 on the housing with a long narrow clearance to prevent moisture creep. Drain channels 15, 35 engage one another at tapered mating faces 26A, 36A.

Abstract: The present invention teaches a boot system for protecting plugs and connectors or receptacles for use in commercial and industrial environments or applications. A boot is provided for each of the plugs and connectors to be joined, with the boots being formed with triple-sealing cooperative surfaces which contact one another upon the boots being matingly joined. Each boot is further formed with stepped sealing means for receiving a cable to be wired to the device housed by the respective boot. Each boot is yet further formed with outer scalloped longitudinally extending surfaces adapted to receive the fingers of a user.

Abstract: An electrical connector having pin members that are partially encapsulated within, and socket members that are completely encapsulated within, electrically nonconductive sheaths that are respectively integrally formed with male and female body members. The male and female body members are joined together by an electrically nonconductive coupling member having a plurality of internally disposed passageways that seal around each of the sheaths. The male and female body members and the coupling member are separately disassemblable and the coupling member is replaceable without the use of special tools or equipment.

Abstract: A waterproof connector includes elastic material, seal portion formed on a female connector housing by double molding in such a manner that the seal portion closes openings through which wires are guided, respectively, and covers a flange formed on an outer periphery of the female connector housing. The seal portion has a watertight surface at its front side. A male connector housing has hood portions for receiving the female connector housing. The hood portion includes a front end having an abutment surface for abutment against the watertight surface. With this construction, as the male and female connector housings engaged, metal terminals are fittingly connected together, and each abutment surface is brought into contact with an associated watertight surface, thereby sealing a gap between the two connector housings.

Abstract: A high voltage electrical connector assembly having a first connector (12) with socket terminals (44), matable with a second connector (14) having pin terminals (58). Socket terminals (44) are disposed in respective gradually tapered silos (40) of elastomeric material, and the second connector (14) is formed of rigid dielectric material to include silo-receiving recesses (50) surrounding the pin contact sections (56) of the pin terminals (58). Each silo (40) includes a leading end portion extending a selected distance beyond the socket contact section leading end (72) and abuts the recess bottom (96) prior to full connector mating.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a connector body and an elastomeric sleeve seal. The connector body has an end portion with an outer surface defined by three separate cylindrical surfaces with one of the cylindrical surfaces, disposed between the other two cylindrical surfaces, having a predefined diameter different than that of the other two surfaces. The elastomeric sleeve seal has an end portion in which an internal surface is defined by three separate bore surfaces that, when the sleeve seal is assembled with the connector body, forcibly abut a corresponding one of the cylindrical surfaces of the connector body.

Abstract: A water-proof connector includes a first connector housing having a plurality of male terminals protruding from an end surface thereof; a second connector housing having an end surface provided with a plurality of cavities which correspond in number to the number of the male terminals and in each of which a female terminal is disposed; and a resilient seal member provided on the end surface of one of the first and second connector housings. The seal member has a plurality of openings so that, when the first and second connector housings are connected with each other, the male terminals are inserted through the openings into the corresponding cavities and are electrically connected with respective female terminals, with respective end surfaces thereof being in pressure engagement with each other through the seal member.

Abstract: A high voltage electrical connector assembly having a first connector (10) with socket terminals (14) in respective silos gradually tapered (28), matable with a second connector (110) having pin terminals (130) along a mating face (22,120). A forward housing section (118) of the second connector (110) is of elastomeric material to define sealing of the mating face (22,120) against voltage leakage paths that otherwise would permit generation of corona, upon compressive engagement with rigid material of the first housing (12). Each silo-receiving recess (140) is gradually tapered and contains axially spaced annular embossments (150), with generally the axial location of embossments of some recesses (140A, 140C) being staggered axially with respect to the embossments of adjacent recesses (140B).

Abstract: A disposable blood pressure sensor assembly (10) includes a blood pressure sensor module (12), an electrical cable (18) extending from the blood pressure sensor module (12), and an electrical connector (20) carried on the electrical cable (18). The electrical connector (20) forms a projecting portion (38) having an end surface (58). The electrical cable (18) has a cable jacket (68) which forms an end surface (66). The electrical connector (20) includes a conductor contact portion (60) of each of the electrical conductors (62) of the electrical cable (18), which conductor contact portion (60) is un-insulated and is arrayed and disposed outwardly on the connector (20) for direct electrical contact. Connector end surface (58) and cable jacket end surface (66) cooperatively define the surface across which conductor contact portions (60) extend.

Abstract: A plug connection with a plug (11) and an associated counterpart plug or socket (12) is intended to be formed such that shaping strains acting upon it have no or only slight disturbing influence on the contacts (25, 28) of the plug connection. To that end, the plug (11) has a packing element (19), supported on its outside in a contact carrier (14), in the form of an uninterrupted, encompassing radial rubber elastic element which, in addition to a framelike basic body (37), engages socket (12), also contains pinlike retaining segments (41), which are oriented inward, press resiliently against the contact elements (25) of the plug (11) and stabilize them in their position. This plug connection is preferably used in motor vehicles, in whose operation strong shaking strains must be expected, e.g. having Diesel engines.

Abstract: An electrical connector having pin members that are partially encapsulated within, and sockets members that are completely encapsulated within, rigid, electrically nonconductive sheaths that are respectively integrally formed in male and female body members. The male and female body members are joined together by a resiliently compressible coupling member having a relatively soft body portion surrounded by a flexible external casing formed of a harder material, and has a plurality of internally disposed passageways that seal around each of the sheaths. The male and female body members and the coupling member are separately disassemblable and individually repairable or replaceable without the use of special tools or equipment.

Abstract: A rubber plug for sealing is engaged with a covered wire, and the rubber plug is prevented from being disconnected when an insulation barrel of a terminal fitting is clamped to the plug. The insulation barrel is curved and clamped along a maximum extent of the outer circumferential surface of the rubber plug, while both end portions of the insulation barrel are overlapped. Both ends of the insulation barrel can be prevented from biting onto the surface of the rubber plug.

Abstract: An electrical connector having pin members that are partially encapsulated within, and sockets members that are completely encapsulated within, rigid, electrically nonconductive sheaths that are respectively integrally formed in male and female body members. The male and female body members are joined together by a resiliently compressible coupling member that has a plurality of passageways that seal around each of the sheaths. The male and female body members and the coupling member are disassemblable and individually repairable or replaceable without the use of special tools or equipment.

Abstract: An electrical connector component comprises a body member defining a compartment therein having an open end for the receipt of a mating electrical connector component, the body member further defining a recess adjacent the open end thereof, and a sealant for sealing engagement with said mating electrical connector component fixedly secured to the body member and resident in the recess. The body member further defines a mating surface located oppositely with respect to the open end and defines a further recess adjacent the mating surface, the sealant being resident also in the further recess. The sealant comprises a flowable material disposed in first part continuously interiorly of the body member adjacent the open end thereof and in second part continuously exteriorly of the body member adjacent the mating surface.