Abstract: A receiving-side subconnector of a connector with a shutter mechanism according to the invention has a cap urged in an opening direction, and a cap lock provided at a side opposite thereto. The receiving-side subconnector further has a receiving-side shutter, which is supported on a first shutter shaft and urged by a shutter spring in the opening direction, and a first shutter lock urged in the direction of a first shutter shaft. Furthermore, a feeding-side subconnector has a feeding-side shutter that is supported on a second shutter shaft and urged by a shutter spring in an opening direction. Moreover, the feeding-side subconnector further has a second shutter lock urged in the direction of the second shutter shaft.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for inserting and extracting printed circuit boards from a housing using screwing devices. A connector on the printed circuit board includes two tapped holes that cooperate with two threaded shafts held by the housing. The threaded shafts are operatively coupled to a common control shaft in such a way that rotating the control shaft in turn rotates the threaded shafts. Depending upon the rotation direction, the threaded shafts either screw or unscrew within the tapped holes so that the printed circuit board coupled to the connector is inserted or extracted.

Abstract: The inspection unit has an engagement structure of a resilient locking finger and a finger deflection inspecting pin. The locking finger is provided in a terminal accommodation chamber defined in a connector housing for locking a terminal received in the terminal accommodation chamber. The finger deflection inspecting pin is provided in the inspection unit for inspecting an incomplete insertion state of the terminal. The finger deflection inspecting pin has a forward end portion formed with a concave surface. The locking finger has an extended forward end with a round head. When the extended forward end portion is received in and abuts against the concave surface, the extended forward end portion is guided by the concave surface due to the engagement structure. The concave surface may have a U-shaped section.

Abstract: An electrical connection testing device is provided with a connector holder (12), first and second probe holders (13, 14) which are successively arranged such that the connector holder (12) and the second probe holder are movable toward and away from the connector holder (12). A pushing mechanism (18) for pushing a receiving surface (14d) of the second probe holder (14) at the opposite side from the connector holder (12) is so coupled with the second probe holder (14) as to be movable toward and away from the second probe holder (14). The second probe holder (14) and the connector holder (12) are moved according to the movement of the pushing mechanism (18), thereby being positioned at testing positions (P1) where probes (16, 17) are inserted into testing holes (1a) of a connector (C) from opposite sides or at retracted positions (P2) where the connector can be taken out of a connector holder (12).

Abstract: A plurality of steps respectively constituted by inner housings (19) are incorporated into an outer housing (18) of a female connector (12). Moreover, a pushing operation force transmitting member (20) is incorporated there into. The engaging relation of this pushing operation force transmitting member (20) to each of the inner housings is changed every time this member is externally operated. Thus, a pushing operation force applied to the outer housing (18) is transmitted to the inner housings (19) sequentially. Consequently, the outer housing (18) and the pushing operation force transmitting member (20) are alternately pushed. Thus, the plurality of steps respectively constituted by the inner housings (19) are sequentially connected to a male connector (12).

Abstract: A waterproof structure is provided for a connector wherein a terminal 3 to which a power line 4 is attached is retained in a connector housing 2 and a waterproof sealing member 9 is disposed between the connector housing 2 and the power line 4; wherein a front end 11 of the waterproof sealing member 9 is secured to the power line 4 and a rear end 12 of the waterproof sealing member 9 is secured to the connector housing 2; and wherein a stretch portion 14 is formed between the front end 11 and the rear end 12 of the waterproof sealing member 9. Reinforcement portions 19 and 20 are internally formed between the front end 11 and the rear end 12 of the waterproof sealing member 9. When the stretch portion 14 is extended, the front end 11 of the waterproof sealing member 9 abuts against a wall 24 of the connector housing 2, and the rear end 12 abuts against a rear holder 10 attached to the connector housing 2. This waterproof structure for a connector is applied for a power feed connector.

Abstract: A connector of the invention includes a main body; a terminal, arranged at the main body, to be electrically connected with a connection object having at least one uneven part; and an auxiliary member mounted on the main body and having at least one fitting part to fit to the respective of the at least one uneven part of the connection object. According to the invention, when the uneven part varies in location and/or configuration in accordance with the types of the connection objects used, only the connection object having the uneven part corresponding in location and/or configuration to the fitting part formed in the auxiliary member can be loaded onto the connector to prevent erroneous loading of the connection object.

Abstract: First housing 12 has a first connector 22. Second housing 11 has a second connector 17. First guide mechanism 13, 14 is for guiding the first housing 12 and the second housing 11 to be moved at first displacement D1 of first component C1 and second component C2 for assembly with each other. The first component C1 allows the first and second connectors 22,17 to be mated with each other. The second component C2 allows the second connector 17 and the second housing 11 to be moved relatively at second displacement D2.

Abstract: An inspecting jig 1 for a wire harness for inspecting electric continuity of terminals 5 in a connector 8, comprising a jig body 10 having an opening 24 into which the connector is adapted to be inserted, a continuity checking part 11 adapted to be electrically connected to the terminals of the connector when the connector has entered into the opening, a lever member 12 swingably fitted to the jig body and including a locking portion 32 at its one end 12b which is adapted to be locked with an end face 8a of the connector 8 when the connector has entered into the opening 24, thereby to keep the terminals 5 and the continuity checking part 11 in an electrically connected state, and biasing means 13 for biasing the lever member 12 in a direction in which the locking portion 32 is locked with the end face 8a.

Abstract: A system of interlocking modules for use with a programmable logic controller. The system utilizes a plurality of modules, e.g. input/output modules, that are mechanically and electrically interlinked. Modules are electrically connected to adjacent modules by plug portions The mechanical interlocking features and the plug portions are designed to permit insertion and removal of individual modules disposed between adjacent modules, without moving either of the adjacent modules. Also, the plug portions are designed to isolate the electrical connections from vibration.

Abstract: A mechanism is provided for moving each of a plurality of second connectors (32) into engagement with each of a plurality of first connectors (31), where selective movement of the second connectors can be accomplished at a front panel (54) that is distant from the connectors. An elongated turning member (52) has a front end handle (50) that can be turned about an axis (122), with the rear of the turning member coupled to a selected one of a plurality of gear devices (61-64) that each moves a different second connector when that gear device is turned. A selector (70) that extends parallel to the turning member, has a selector front end handle (72) that can be turned to a selected position, to turn cam portions (132-135) at the rear end of the selector. Each cam portion can push a corresponding coupler (120) that can slide within a slot (134) in the turning member, so the coupler engages a cutout (124) in the gear device to thereby rotatably connect the turning member to the gear device.

Abstract: An electrical connector system is described for use in subsea environments for providing electrical connection through the wellhead into a tubular element with apertures for carrying electrical cables downhole. The system includes a circumferential electrically conductor ring which is coupled to, and insulated from, a tubular subsea element such as a tubing hanger, by an elastomeric electrically insulating sealing element, surrounding the conductor ring. The conductor ring is coupled to an electrical annular connector and is adapted to receive an electrical connector of a horizontally mounted electrical connector assembly which is hydraulically actuated to penetrate the elastomeric element in the direction transverse to the longitudinal axis of the tubular element to make electrical contact with the conductor ring.

Abstract: Second connectors 61x are fixed symmetrically with respect to a steering shaft 10 on a steering post 20 in such a manner that these second connectors are slightly movable, and a steering unit 30 is moved parallel to the axis of the steering shaft 10, thereby connecting two first connectors 62x, fixedly mounted on the steering unit 30, to the second connectors 61x, respectively. Lever-type connectors, having the function of reducing a load exerted during the connecting operation, are used as the first and second connectors 62x and 61x, respectively.

Abstract: In a system for charging a rechargeable battery, an electrical device powered by a rechargeable battery has a body that fits into a receiving cavity in a charging base for recharging the battery. The electrical device is provided with a retractable charging terminal mechanism that causes a terminal leading to the rechargeable battery to protrude from the body of the electrical device to make contact with a recessed electrical contact in the base when the electrical device is seated in the base cavity and retracted back into the body of the electrical device when it is removed from the base cavity.

Abstract: An electro-optical connector has a plug unit and a receptacle unit which are releasably mateable in an underwater environment. Each unit has at least two separate contact chambers extending inwardly from the front end, one for containing optical contacts and the other for containing electrical contacts. Each optical contact chamber is sealed by a rolling seal member rotatably mounted in a recessed seat in a front end wall of the chamber for rotation in a non-axial direction between a closed position in which a seal through bore is offset from an inlet into the chamber and an open position in which the seal through bore is aligned with the inlet. One electrical chamber contains an electrical socket and has a front end wall having a sealable opening, an annular seal member mounted in the sealable opening, and a resiliently biased stopper movably disposed in sealing engagement within the annular seal member when the units are not mated.

Abstract: To prevent a portable electronic apparatus from being scratched when the portable electronic apparatus is connected to an interface station, the interface station is arranged by an operation member moved by being externally manipulated; a movable member moved in association with the movement of the operation member; a supporting member for supporting a portable electronic apparatus; and a first connecting terminal provided on the movable member, for electrically connecting the portable electronic apparatus. The portable electronic apparatus is held by both the supporting member and the movable member, so that the portable electronic apparatus is electrically connected via the interface station to an external information processing apparatus. In this interface station, an opening portion is formed in one of the operation member and the movable member; and a convex portion inserted into the opening portion is formed on the remainder of the operation member and the movable member.

Abstract: A plug connector has a male plug part, connected to an electric connecting cable and having contact elements, and a female plug part with matching counter contact elements providing electric contact in a contact position established when the male plug part is inserted into the female plug part. The female plug part has a sleeve-shaped housing having an inner circumferential surface with a locking edge. The male plug part has a locking sleeve and an outer sleeve axially slipped onto the locking sleeve. The outer sleeve has locking tabs engaging the locking edge in the contact position. The locking sleeve has several tongue-shaped thickened portions distributed circumferentially that have radially outwardly positioned cone-shaped locking surfaces. The locking tabs are spaced circumferentially from one another by a spacing that allows the thickened portions to pass between the locking tabs when the outer sleeve is slipped onto the locking sleeve.

Abstract: A connector engaging/disengaging mechanism comprises a frame member (3) and connector carriers (7) for engaging and disengaging first connector (40) mounted on a printed circuit board (5) fixed onto the frame (3) and second connectors (30) held on said connector carriers (7). The frame member is provided with guide grooves (11) in which the connector carriers (7) are received to be slidable in an engaging direction (A) and a disengaging direction (B). Each of the connector carriers (7) has connector holding portions for holding the second connectors and an operating portion (15) for moving the connector carrier to engage and disengage the second connectors (30) to and from the first connector (40). When the operating portion (15) is manually operated to move the connector carrier in the engaging direction, the second connectors (30) are connected with the first connectors (40).

Abstract: An electricity-supplying connector includes an electricity-feeding connector (2), provided at an electricity-supplying device, and an electricity-receiving connector (3) provided at an electricity-receiving device. The electricity-feeding connector includes a connector body (11) having a plurality of terminals received and retained therein, a handle (14) which holds the connector body so as to move together with the connector body in accordance with the forward and backward movement of the connector body, a casing (10) in which the connector body and the handle are received so as to move forward and backward, a lever (12) pivotally mounted on an upper portion of the casing, and a toggle link mechanism (13). Wires, extending from the connector body, pass through the handle.

Abstract: A coupling structure of connectors which comprises a fitting hole 11 formed in a support body 2, a first connector 3 provided on a flux of electric wires extending through the fitting hole, a second connector 5 directly fitted to a mount body 4, and an engagement operating cam member 6 rotatably mounted on either one of the first connector and the second connector and adapted to engage the first connector with the second connector by means of a cam mechanism, and to be inserted into the fitting hole by sliding in a direction intersecting a direction of the engagement by means of a lever crank mechanism.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes first and second connector parts. The first connector part has a bearing portion and the second connector part is connectable with the first connector part. A carriage comprises an abutment which is disposed against the first connector part and the carriage is reciprocatable between a forward position for connecting the connector parts and a retracted position for disconnecting the connector parts. A bias is provided for biasing the bearing against the abutment. The bearing portion and the abutment cooperate to permit pivoting of the first connector part in response to a force in any lateral direction on the first connector part. The first connector part may include a weakened portion providing a reduced resistance to shear. The connector assembly may also form part of a wellhead assembly.

Abstract: An electrical zero-force contact connector device includes two complementary connector components, wherein one connector component is a female multi-point connector with spring contacts and the other connector component is a male multi-point connector with blade contacts. The device further includes an actuating unit for placing the contacts into contact with one another, wherein the actuating unit includes a linearly moveable slide member which interacts with a guide member. The slide member is mounted in one of the connector components and is provided with a web which projects toward the other connector component. The web has at least one oblong hole which extends obliquely relative to the direction of movement of the slide member, wherein the oblong hole receives a transverse bolt of the guide member which can be moved back and forth on the web in a positively guided manner.

Abstract: Docking of a notebook computer having an underside docking connector is facilitated by a depressible ramp at a docking station. The computer is slid onto the ramp and guided into a prescribed position. The user then actuates a lever which lowers the ramp and computer. As the computer and ramp move downward, the computer's docking connector mates to a docking connector in the docking station. The computer includes guide tracks and an alignment member along the undersurface of the computer housing. The docking station includes rails and an alignment member corresponding to the guide tracks and alignment member of the computer. Alternative to moving a ramp, is a rotatable docking connector moved by a lever.

Abstract: An adjustable cable egress mechanism for cable connectors. The mechanism includes a protective hood, and a hub mounted inside the hood for rotation about a hub axis. The hub has a cable passage, and the hood has an outside wall with an elongated cable egress slot. The egress slot opens into the cable passage in the hub over a predetermined range of angular positions of the hub. Thus, a cable whose conductors terminate in an associated connector can be routed through the egress slot in the hood and the cable passage in the hub, and the cable rotated with the hub to a desired egress angle within the predetermined range. In the illustrated embodiment, the finger hub is engaged by latch formed on part of the hood to hold the cable at the desired egress angle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cable-to-card connectors and more particularly to a system for simplifying plugging and unplugging operations and for preventing any risk of bending pins and damaging contacts first, by guiding the cable and receiving connectors and second by multiplying the operator's insertion/extraction force. The system comprises a pair of guiding posts one on each side of the cable connector and a push-pull unique central screw making the link between guiding posts and the cable connector.

Abstract: An electrical connection across a peripheral surface through a sealed enclosure (34A) in a radial plane between a tubing hanger (5) and a surrounding support member (3). The connection includes a coupling element (17) in the tubing hanger (5) and an electrical contact supporting shuttle (20) which can reciprocate from a position wholly within the support member (3), across the interface and into electrical connection with the coupling element (17), without producing any movement of a conductor cable (9, 10, 11, 15) leading into a sealed enclosure (34A) within the support. In certain embodiments, the shuttle (20) is driven by threaded engagement with a rotatable drive sleeve (30) and includes a sleeve (21) that is reciprocated over a stationary power core (22). The shuttle (20) is also filled with a dielectric gel (26) contained within a flexible bladder (25). A sensor contact (35) can be used to indicate full retraction of the shuttle (20).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a transformer includes a housing, a bushing, a core-and-coil unit, an electrical connector, and a connecting rod. The bushing is located in an opening in the housing and comprises a conductive tube surrounded at least partially by an insulating layer. The electrical connector is coupled to the core-and-coil unit in the housing. The connecting rod extends through at least a portion of the conductive tube with one end of the rod being connected to the electrical connector. The connecting rod and the bushing can be moved with respect to each other to electrically couple the electrical connector the conductive tube.

Abstract: A female connector is provided with a first moving member and a second moving member which are capable of moving independently of each other, and the female connector is further provided with an operating member which is rotatable. The operating member is provided with a pair of first cam grooves whose spiral groove shapes are formed oppositely, while the first and second moving members are provided with first cam pins which are respectively inserted in the pair of first cam grooves. As the operating member is rotated, the first and second moving members are moved in mutually opposite directions. The first and second moving members are each provided with a pair of second cam grooves whose angles of inclination are opposite, while a male connector is provided with second cam pins which are inserted in the second cam grooves.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided to facilitate connection inspections for a high tension cord 1. The apparatus includes a contact element that can be brought into contact with a distributor terminal T2. The contact element includes elastic elements 31b to 34b that are constructed to be displaceable between an enclosed state where they enclose the distributor terminal T2 to establish an electrical connection therewith and an open state where a high tension cord 1 can be mounted and detached. Since the distributor terminal T2 can be connected electrically without precisely positioning it, connection inspections for the high tension cord 1 can be made easier and, consequently, automation and labor-saving can be made possible.

Abstract: A lever fitting type connector including a lever having a lever body composed of lever walls, protruding portions and an operating portion, guide ribs provided in a connector body, guide grooves provided in the guide ribs, the protruding portions of the lever being inserted into and guided by the guide grooves, protrusions provided on inner walls of the guide grooves, the protrusions being engaged with the protruding portions so that the lever walls can be temporarily fixed to a temporarily fixing position with respect to the connector body, and tapered surfaces used as an engagement release portion provided in the hood portion, the engagement release portion releasing an engagement condition of the protruding portions with the protrusions when the connector body is inserted into the hood portion.

Abstract: An apparatus for the making and breaking of a plug and socket connection within a hazardous environment by remote handling means includes at least one receiving bracket adapted to receive a positioning and retaining plate. The positioning and retaining plate has one of a plug and a socket fixed thereto in a predetermined orientation to permit making or breaking of a connection with the other of a plug and a socket. The at least one receiving bracket and the fixed plug or socket are movable in a direction parallel to the axis of the fixed plug or socket on slider means. The apparatus includes means for moving the at least one receiving bracket and the fixed plug or socket relative to the other of a plug and a socket which is fixed in a co-operating axial and rotational orientation thereto so as to make or break the connection. The at least one receiving bracket has means to permit the fixed plug or socket to be placed in or removed from the at least one receiving bracket by the remote handling means.

Abstract: A connector assembly having a secondary locking member and a slide coupling member includes interengaging features between the slide coupling member and secondary locking member whereby the slide coupling member cannot be activated unless the secondary locking member is in its fully locked position and the secondary locking member further comprises extensions extending beyond a terminal receiving end wall of the connector housing to enable the secondary locking member to be manually depressed from the fully locked to the preassembly position so that it is particularly simple to repair the connector, for example when removal and reinsertion of terminals is required.

Abstract: A connector for connecting first and second parts, e.g., first and second printed circuit boards, includes a post having a first end fixedly connectable to the first part and a second end having an enlarged head, and a support having a base portion fixedly connectable to the second part and an aperture through which the post can be inserted in a first direction. A lever is mounted at a portion between its ends on a pivot provided on the support, the pivot having a longitudinal axis extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The lever has an engagement surface at one end substantially aligned with the aperture for engaging the enlarged head of the post.

Abstract: A connector connecting structure is provided. In this connector connecting structure, a door trim panel is joined to a door inner panel, and a first connector having following pins is engaged with a mating second connector with ease by virtue of a lever having slots for receiving the following pins. The first connector is connected to the mating second connector by virtue of the rotating operation of the lever. The door trim panel has a bracket to which the first connector is slidably provided and the lever is rotatably provided. The mating second connector and a pressure contact wall having a hook for the lever are provided to the door inner panel. The first and second panels are joined in the horizontal direction so as to rotate the lever and engage the first connector with the mating second connector.

Abstract: A first connector is temporarily maintained in a pre-connection position by a retention mechanism provided on a first connector and a holder, and when connecting the first connector and a second connector together, the first connector is released from the pre-connection position. A drive mechanism for moving the first connector to the pre-connection position when releasing the connection between the first and second connectors is provided on the first and second connectors. The second connector is provided with retaining portions that maintain a connection between the first connector and the second connector while the first connector is moved to the pre-connection position by the drive mechanism, and that allow the connection between the first connector and the second connector to be released when the first connector is moved to the pre-connection position.

Abstract: A charging connector device for an electric vehicle is provided which includes a power receiving connector mounted on a vehicle body and a power supplying connector coupled or engaged with the power receiving connector. The power supplying connector includes a main cable path and a cable connecting portion. In the main cable path, a plurality of lead wires are arranged to be connected to a grounding terminal, a charging terminal and other terminals, and at least two wire securing shafts are provided for reducing tension exerted on the lead wires. Thus, a cable, connected to the power supplying connector, can be surely prevented from becoming disconnected from the power supply connector.

Abstract: A series of modular plugs insertable into a row of connector sockets mounted on a circuit board to be tested are secured to a specially designed support structure which enables the plugs to be simultaneously mated with the sockets to thereby substantially reduce the required test connection time and to enable the plugs to be coupled with and uncoupled from the sockets without subjecting the plug cables to appreciable handling stress. In one embodiment thereof the support structure may be manually moved toward the sockets to effect the coupling of the plugs with their sockets, and a movable latch plate member is carried by the support structure for use in simultaneously unlatching the inserted plugs from their sockets. In another embodiment thereof the support structure is stationarily secured to a specially designed test stand assembly which is operable to move the circuit board toward the stationary plugs to effect the desired plug/socket test interconnection.

Abstract: In a connector examination instrument, a connector support member and an examination instrument body are provided for movement toward and away from each other, and examination pins are slidably mounted within the examination instrument body, and are spring biased toward the connector support member. Each of the examination pins includes a conducting contact surface for contact with an associated metal terminal within a connector, and an incomplete insertion-detecting projection for insertion into a flexure space for an elastic retaining piece portion for retaining the metal terminal. Each of the examination pins comprises a shank, having an exposed distal end serving as the conducting contact surface, and an insulative shaped member which is fixedly secured to the distal end portion of the shank, and has the incomplete insertion-detecting projection.

Abstract: Enclosed is a connecting apparatus for a cartridge of a learning device for connecting a cartridge having software to a main body of the learning device. When a user only rotates the cartridge to a supporting frame direction in such a condition that the cartridge is inserted, a connector supporting holder having the connector moves to an upper direction. Accordingly, a printed circuit board of the cartridge connects to the connector exactly. Consequently, the connecting failure between the cartridge and the connector can be prevented and the inserting and withdrawing operation of the cartridge are easily executed because the inserting and withdrawing operation of the cartridge are executed before and behind the connecting operation of the connector.

Abstract: An incomplete-engagement prevention type connector assembly including male and female connectors which has an incomplete-engagement preventing function and is used, for instance, in an electrical system in an automobile. In the connector assembly, in an engaging section of the male connector an engaging member is protruded in the direction of engagement, and a flexible engaging auxiliary member is provided. The lower surface of the front end portion of the engaging auxiliary member is a sloped surface. Furthermore, in the engaging section, a pair of right and left engaging lock members are protruded. On the other hand, a sloped surface is formed on the upper surface of the housing of the female connector. Behind the sloped surface on the upper surface of the housing, provided are an engaging fixation section adapted to lock the engaging member, and disengaging members adapted to disengaged the male and female connectors from each other.

Abstract: A connector 10 includes a female connector housing 11 accommodating male terminals 12, a male connector housing 13 accommodating female terminals 14, and a holder 17 carrying the male connector housing 13 in a sliding manner. The holder 17 is provided with an oblique slot 18, while the male connector housing 13 is provided with a projection 16 for slide engagement with the oblique slot 18. In engaging the male terminals 12 with the female terminals 14, on completion of the engagement between the connector housings 11, 13, the holder 17 is further pressed against the female connector housing 11 in an engagement direction A. Consequently, the pressing operation of the holder 17 is converted into the slide movement of the male connector housing 13 due to the engagement between the projection 16 and the oblique slot 18, so that the electrical connection between the terminals 12, 14 can be completed with low manipulating force.

Abstract: A connector including a reception housing in which a number of connecting terminals connected to respective conductors are accommodated, an insertion housing in which a number of second connecting terminals connected to respective conductors are accommodated, a holding housing for holding said reception housing, and a spring member arranged between the reception housing and the holding housing. When said insertion housing is inserted into said reception housing, said reception housing is pushed toward the insertion housing and first and second connecting terminals are coupled with each other by a restoring force of the spring means.

Abstract: A terminal-operating plate is movably mounted on an upper wall of a connector housing. The upper wall has guide slits formed therein which communicate to respective terminal-accommodating chambers where terminal lugs each with a wire are accommodated. The terminal-operating plate has terminal drive arms projecting therefrom which engage with the terminal lugs in the terminal-accommodating chambers. The connector housing is coupled to a mating connector housing, with terminal lugs positioned in the terminal-accommodating chambers, followed by moving the terminal-operating plate in the fitting direction of the connectors to bring the terminal lugs into contact with terminal lugs in a mating connector housing. A pair of connector housings are securely and easily fitted to each other with a low coupling force. The construction is suited for a multipolar connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to cable-to-card connectors and more particularly to a system for simplifying plugging and unplugging operations and for preventing any risk of bending pins and damaging contacts first, by guiding the cable and receiving connectors and second by multiplying the operator's insertion/extraction force. The system comprises a pair of guiding posts one on each side of the cable connector and a push-pull unique central screw making the link between guiding posts and the cable connector.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes first and second connector parts. The first connector part has a bearing portion and the second connector part is connectable with the first connector part. A carriage comprises an abutment which is disposed against the first connector part and the carriage is reciprocatable between a forward position for connecting the connector parts and a retracted position for disconnecting the connector parts. A bias is provided for biasing the bearing against the abutment. The bearing portion and the abutment cooperate to permit pivoting of the first connector part in response to a force in any lateral direction on the first connector part. The first connector part may include a weakened portion providing a reduced resistance to shear. The connector assembly may also form part of a wellhead assembly.

Abstract: A connector housing (50) is disposable within a cover (30) so as to be slidably reciprocated and engaged with another housing (60). A temporary fitting locking portion (56) of the other connector housing is temporarily fitted to a temporarily fitting stopper (36) formed in the cover when the connector housing is waiting for engagement. A flexible temporary fitting releasing arm (37) is also provided in the cover opposed to a temporary fitting releasing convex portion (65) of the connector housing. A lever (40) is provided which is turned depending on the reciprocation of the connector housing with the other connector housing, so as to draw and push the connectors when they are mated or separated.

Abstract: In a connector (10), the other connector housing (60) can be fitted and disconnected relative to the one connector housing (50) held in the fitting stand-by condition within a cover (30) held in a provisionally-retained condition relative to a holder (20). Provisionally-retaining members (26) and (34) for maintaining the fitting stand-by condition of the one connector housing (50) are provided respectively at the holder (20) and the cover (30), and tapering surfaces (25) and (33) for guiding the fitting movement are respectively formed at those ends of the holder (20) and cover (30) for receiving the other connector housing (60), and the holder (20) and the cover (30) can be provisionally retained relative to each other so that these tapering surfaces (25) and (33) can be disposed substantially flush with each other.

Abstract: An LIF connector includes a first connector including a housing having cam projections formed on a side surface thereof, a second connector having a reception portion for receiving the first connector, and a slider having a generally U-shape includes a pair of opposed side walls each having a cam groove for guiding a respective one of the cam projections. When the slider is pushed into the second connector, the slider causes the first connector to be inserted into the second connector. A movable lock portion is pivotally mounted on a distal end of at least one of the opposed side walls of the slider. The lock portion, passed through a housing of the second connector when the slider is inserted into the second connector, is brought into a laid condition, thereby locking the slider to the second connector.

Abstract: An underwater electro-optical connector assembly has a plug unit containing at least one contact element in a bore within the plug body and a receptacle unit containing at least one contact element in a bore aligned with the plug bore when the two parts are mated together. Each of the bores terminates in an enlarged, recessed seat at the front or mating face of the respective unit, and a seal member is movably mounted in each seat. Each seal member has a through bore aligned with the respective bores in the two units when in an open position, and offset from the contact element bores in a closed position so as to seal the bores until the parts are connected. Portions of each seal member project outwardly from the front face to make a good seal when the two front faces are pushed together.

Abstract: A charging connector for an electric vehicle for charging a power receiving connector coupled with a power supplying connector on a charging stand includes air purging unit provided within the power supplying connector on the side to be coupled with the power receiving connector. The air purging unit serves to purge foreign substance such as dust or moisture applied. The air purging unit of the charging connector prevents moisture or foreign substance from intruding into the inside of the supplying connector to be coupled with the power receiving connector, and if intruded, permits them to be removed swiftly, thereby preventing troubles such as poor contact of terminal and short-circuiting.