Abstract: A ruggedized engine control module (ECU) system includes a plugin-pod, a connector configured to connect the plugin-pod to a connector of an ECU, and signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized ECU system further includes a ruggedized enclosure for the connector and the signal processing circuitry. The ruggedized enclosure is configured to mount the plugin-pod to the ECU. The connection circuit includes signal processing circuitry configured to receive signals from at least one of the connectors, process the signals, and output the processed signals. The ruggedized ECU is configured to dissipate heat from the signal processing circuitry.

Abstract: A coaxial connector assembly includes: a first plurality of first coaxial connectors mounted within a shell, the shell defining a plurality of electrically isolated cavities, each of the first coaxial connectors being located in a respective cavity; a plurality of first coaxial cables, each of the coaxial cables attached to a respective one of the first coaxial connectors; a second coaxial connector mounted within the shell, the second coaxial connector being smaller that the first coaxial connectors; and a second coaxial cable attached to the second coaxial connector, the second coaxial cable being smaller than the first coaxial cables.

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

Abstract: An electrical connector or electrical connector assembly that has a housing, a contact carrier, one or more spring members, and an interposer or contact system. The contact carrier is movable with respect to the housing between unmated and mated electrical positions.

Abstract: An electrical interconnection system with an adapter mounted in an opening within a connector interface of a panel of an electronic enclosure is described. A sealing member may be used to prevent passage of foreign matter, such as liquid, gas or dust particles into the enclosure and into the mating region between the adapter and a mating plug connector. The sealing member may comprise a base and a sidewall configured to wrap around an outer border of the adapter. The sealing member may be configured to form a first sealing interface with the panel, and a second sealing interface with the plug connector. The first and second sealing interfaces may be orthogonal to each other. The sealing member may be made of an elastic material.

Abstract: An electrical connection structure includes a first connection device and a second connection device. The first connection device includes a first outer tube and a first base; multiple rolling parts are disposed in a tube wall of the first outer tube; the second connection device includes a second outer tube, a casing tube and a second base; the second outer tube has a recess on an outer wall thereof; a gap space is provided between the casing tube and the second outer tube; when the first connection device is docked with the second connection device, the first outer tube is inserted into the gap space, the rolling parts are inserted into the recess; the casing tube forces the rolling parts to remain in the recess for locking up the first and second connection devices. A UAV includes a tail rod quick release structure which includes the electrical connection structure.

Abstract: Connector comprising a base (1) of substantially cylindrical form and a plug (2), connectable to the base in a removable manner to the base (2), in which are disposed a plurality of contacts (3); the base (1) comprising a conducting face (4) on or in which is disposed at least one conducting track (5) forming at least one arc of a circle whose centre (6) is substantially coincident with the centre of the conducting face (4); said track (5) furthermore being disposed in such a way as to permit a mechanical electrical coupling with one of said contacts (3).

Abstract: A lock assembly, and wear assemblies including wear parts incorporating the lock assembly, having a locking pin with a dowel extending outwardly that is received in a slot of a retaining member. The slot of the retaining member has a narrowed section which is narrowed to a width that is less than the cross sectional dimension of the part of the dowel that is received in the narrowed section. In use, the locking pin is rotated and the dowel traverses the slot of the retaining member including passing through, or at least being received by, the narrowed section of the slot. The slot may optionally have a seat that receives the dowel after passing through the narrowed section.

Abstract: A coaxial connector including a continuity element extending between a nut surface and a body base.

Abstract: A connector connecting structure of an electronic control unit includes: a first connector arranged on a radially inner side of a cylinder portion protruding from a casing of an electronic control unit; and a lever member including a pivoting portion mounted to the cylinder portion so as to be rotatable about an axial line of the cylinder portion without changing a position of the pivoting portion with respect to the cylinder portion, and an operation lever portion that extends from the pivoting portion. The first connector includes a connector connecting portion, exposed outward from an opening in the cylinder portion and electrically connected to a connector connecting portion of a second connector protruding from a mounting target for the casing in a manner that the connector connecting portion is accommodated inside the cylinder portion. A bayonet mechanism is provided between the pivoting portion and a housing of the second connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a shell having a cavity and a wafer assembly received in the cavity. The wafer assembly includes a wafer housing holding a plurality of electrical wafers configured to be electrically mated to a mating connector. The wafer housing has a front end and the wafers extend forward from the front end being arranged parallel to each other within the cavity. Each wafer includes a first edge and a second edge with at least one trace between the first and second edges. An interfacial seal is provided along the front end. The interfacial seal is configured to seal between the electrical connector and the mating connector. The interfacial seal provides an environmental seal for the wafer assembly.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool is disclosed. The tool has a tool receptacle, an electric motor which drives the tool receptacle, and a machine housing. A two-part supply cable has a first section, which is mechanically fastened inside the machine housing, and a second section, which is coupled to the first section outside of the machine housing by a detachable plug connection. The detachable plug connection locks by rotating around an axis and unlocks along the axis in the case of a tensile load above a limit value.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a first connector having a first electrical conductor. A second connector is engagable with the first connector and has a second electrical conductor. The first and second electrical conductors establish an electrical connection through the electrical connector assembly when in contact together. A lock mechanism is arranged to both lock the first and second connectors together and to enable contact between the first and second conductors when the first and second connectors are in a fully engaged relation. A method of establishing an electrical connection through an electrical connector assembly is also included.

Abstract: A receptacle connector 10 has a first holding mechanism 17 for holding a plug 50 connected to a holder 12 by fitting a ball 16 disposed in a hole 12D defined in the holder 12 into a hole 52A defined in a second shell 52 of the plug 50 through a recess 11E defined in the outer circumferential surface of a first body 11, and a second holding mechanism 18 for coacting with the first holding mechanism 17 to keep the plug 50 and the holder connectable to and releasable from each other.

Abstract: The connector assembly may include a ratcheting feature which prevents the coupling nut from turning due to vibration or shock. The coupling nut may include an engagement surface. The engagement surface may be a series of peaks and valleys. The connector may include a spring washer. The spring washer may be located between the coupling nut and the connector body. The spring washer may include a protrusion. The protrusion engages the engagement surface. In a second embodiment, the coupling nut may include a spring pin. The connector body may include an engagement surface. The engagement surface may be a series of peaks and valleys. The spring pin engages the engagement surface. The spring pin may be made of multiple components, for example, a pin and a spring. In another embodiment, the spring pin may be a single component.

Abstract: An align fixture for aligning an electronic component having a receptacle adapted to receive the electronic component and having a first abutting section and a second abutting section, the align fixture further having a first elastic unit and a second elastic unit, the first abutting section is flexibly mounted via the first elastic unit, and the second abutting section is flexibly mounted via the second elastic unit, and the first abutting section and the second abutting section are together adapted to floatingly engage the electronic component.

Abstract: A connector 10 is made of a socket 20, a plug 30, and a removal prevention mechanism 40. The removal prevention mechanism 40 includes a slider tube 41 slidably mounted on a first body 21, a stop ring 42 mounted on the outer circumferential surface of the first body 21, a helical spring 43 resiliently disposed between the slider tube 41 and a socket member 22, a ball 44 movably mounted in a through hole 41C defined in the slider tube 41, a cavity 45 defined in the outer circumferential surface of the first body 21 for the ball 44 to drop therein, and an engaging surface 46 defined in the inner circumferential surface of the plug member 32, for engaging the ball 44.

Abstract: In an embodiment, a conduit connector can comprise: a body comprising a box engagement region capable of engaging an opening in an enclosure and a spring configured to engage the connector and the enclosure. The box engagement region can have a root surface, a leading tab, and a follower tab wherein the root surface and leading tab can be located between a leading edge and a secondary edge. A leading tab perimeter edge and a follower tab perimeter edge define a tab perimeter diameter that is larger than an opening in the enclosure. When the leading tab is inserted into the enclosure the spring can be disposed to engage the secondary edge and the enclosure.

Abstract: An electrical device has a base assembly including first contacts and a mounting mechanism for electrically leading to a power source, a latch assembly adapted to receive at least one additional electrical device that is to be mounted to the latch assembly, push and twist mechanism for engaging the latch assembly to the base assembly and a plurality of second contacts in the latch assembly adapted to be electrically connected to the first contacts of the base assembly, the second contacts being adapted to be connected to the additional electrical device.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided for a light fixture. The assembly includes a base assembly which includes a female pin contact holder, a base housing adjacent the female pin contact holder, and having at least one guide post, and a stem. The assembly also includes a male pin contact holder having at least one tab, a hole at one end, a flange surrounding the hole, and an electrical male pin connector inside the male pin contact holder for connection with the female pin contact holder through the hole. A latch assembly includes a spring, a washer, and a latch housing. The latch housing has at least one bayonet slot at an open end for mating connection with the at least one guide post, at least one set of installation slots and resting seats on the inside surface of the housing, and a wall between the installation slots and resting seats having a peak and a ramp.

Abstract: An RF connector suitable for high frequency applications is provided. The main body of the connector has an external groove. A sleeve is provided at least partially slidably overlying the main body and having a recess at least partially corresponding to the external groove in the main body. A biasing mechanism biases against the main body and the sleeve and is preferably disposed in the external groove and the recess. The biasing mechanism exerts biasing force in a longitudinal direction of the connector to maintain the relative longitudinal position of the sleeve with respect to the main body. Because of the overlap of the sleeve and the main body acting in conjunction with the biasing mechanism, the sleeve is maintained in a stable, straight configuration, and signal loss or degradation is minimized.

Abstract: A coaxial connector suitable for high frequency applications is provided. The main body of the connector has an annular groove. A bayonet sleeve is provided at least partially slidably overlying the main body and having a recess groove at least partially corresponding to the annular groove in the main body. A biasing mechanism biases against the main body and the bayonet sleeve and is preferably disposed in the annular and recess grooves. The biasing mechanism exerts biasing force in a longitudinal direction of the connector to maintain the relative longitudinal position of the bayonet sleeve with respect to the main body. Because of the overlap of the bayonet sleeve and the main body acting in conjunction with the biasing mechanism, the bayonet sleeve is maintained in a stable, straight configuration, and signal loss or degradation is minimized.

Abstract: A multi-pin electrical connector including a first connector portion and a second connector portion. Seal retaining rings snapped into the connector portions seal and retain cavity terminal blocks located within each respective connector portion. A locking collar employs a ramped locking feature to snap and secure the first and second connector portions in an interlocked, assembled state. The multi-pin electrical connector can be composed entirely of non-metallic components.

Abstract: The invention is directed to apparatus for making an accessible connection between a cable and a coupler, wherein electrical wires extend between the cable and the coupler. A removable stop is provided which is adapted to engage the cable and the coupler to hold the cable and the coupler apart to form a gap therebetween wherein the electrical wires extend between the cable and the coupler by way of the gap. A sleeve is provided which is movable between a closed position wherein the sleeve engages the cable and the coupler and surrounds the wires and the stop, and an open position wherein the gap is exposed and the wires are accessible. Also provided is a fastening mechanism for removably fastening the sleeve in the closed position and for allowing the sleeve to be moved from the closed position to the open position.

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: The present invention relates to an electrical connector with a locking mechanism which is to be locked to a counter electrical connector by insertedly connecting the connector to the counter electrical connector and then conducting a given rotating operation, and in which only a given rotation operation is required for enabling a locking state to be naturally canceled by a spring force. According to the present invention, irrespective of whether the electrical connector has a single pole or plural poles, the connectors can be connected and locked to each other without requiring an adjustment of a lock ring in the peripheral direction, only by determining the fitting position. In the electrical connector with a locking mechanism of the present invention, a lock ring at the initial position is positioned by fitting between a protruding portion disposed on a fitting portion, and a recess portion disposed in a lock ring fitted onto the fitting portion.

Abstract: A conical contact of a male plug is biased by a coil spring which rides on a cylindrical tail. A bushing compresses the spring, but is held captive on the tail by a pin passing radially through the bushing and a slot through the tail. A female receptacle has a conical hole to receive the conical contact. A sleeve extends from the hole, providing two ramp shaped slots to engage the protruding ends of the pin on the male plug. When the connector is mated, the bushing is inserted into the sleeve and the ends of the pin engage the slots in the sleeve, causing the conical contact to enter the conical hole. Rotation of the bushing causes the ends of the pin to ride the ramp shaped slots inward, causing the conical contact to rotate as the spring compresses, forcing the conical contact into the conical hole. When fully mated, the ends of the pin fall into detent positions at the ends of the slots, locking the connector.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a body having an annular flange formed on an outer periphery thereof. A cylindrical member extends upwardly from an upper side of the body and has an axial hole defined therein. A sleeve is mounted around the cylindrical member for securing a peripheral conductor of an electric wire between the cylindrical member and the sleeve. An upper washer, a retaining ring, a spring washer, and a lower washer are mounted around the body. A barrel is mounted to engage with the upper washer for allowing the coaxial cable connector to be plugged into a socket member. An insulating collar is mounted in a bore defined in the body and around the center conductor. The insulating collar is made of ferro-ceramic material for eliminating external electromagnetic interference and radio frequency interference as well as internal undesired signals.

Abstract: A plug includes an inner pipe in which an external electric cable is installed; and an outer pipe supporting the inner pipe therein via an elastic member such that the inner pipe can move in the outer pipe in a withdrawal direction, the outer pipe being provided with a first locking portion for locking the plug to the socket. A socket accompanied by an electric circuit, the inner pipe being inserted into the socket so that the electric circuit is electrically connected to the electric cable, the inserting being performed in an inserting direction opposite to the drawing-out direction. A fixed block fixed to a base on which the socket is also fixed, however the construction consisting of the fixed block, socket and base is made so that an external force applied to the fixed block cannot be directly applied to the socket, the fixed block being provided with a second locking portion to be fitted to the first locking portion so that the plug is locked to the fixed block.

Abstract: A high frequency coaxial connector having a bayonet-tight insertion arrangement for use in a high frequency coaxial circuit, is constructed with an outer installation and an inner installation. The outer installation comprises an external locking sleeve, an internal contact sleeve, a cylindrical insulation body tightly inserted in a contact portion of the internal contact sleeve, an outer insulation sleeve, and a coil spring, one end of which is directly brought into contact with the rear edge of a stopper portion of the internal contact sleeve, and the other end of which is directly brought into contact with the rear edge inner wall of the outer insulation sleeve. The inner installation comprises of a unitarily constructed central contact pin, an insulation plate having a front surface directly brought into contact with a rear edge of the contact pin, and an inside sleeve receiving the insulating plate and the insulating body of the coaxial cable.