Abstract: An electrical connector that includes a connector body having an inlet end and an outlet end that slopes downwardly toward the outlet opening that is circumscribed by a complementary frustro conical outer snap-fit retaining ring mounted on the outlet end of the connector body. The outer frustro conical retaining ring is integrally formed from a blank of spring steel having integral locking and grounding tangs blanked or formed out of the plane of the blank. The connector assembly also includes an internal sleeve having inwardly formed spring fingers to secure an electrical conductor to the inlet end by a snap fit. In an alternate embodiment, a simple clamp arrangement is substituted for the internal snap fit sleeve for securing a wire conductor to the inlet end of the connector assembly.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a electric connection assembly of power supply, which comprises a first component connectively installed to the power supply and a second component connectively installed to the power cord, wherein a male and a female connector, which mate each other, are separately installed in the first and the second component, and further, a first securing member and a corresponding second securing member are separately installed in the first and the second component to form a securing mechanism in order to prevent the power cord from being inappropriately dragged, so that the electric engagement is secured and the electric performance is stabilized.

Abstract: A waterproof structure applied to an alternating current plug and an alternating current socket includes a plug body and a socket body. The plug body has an inserting portion, a covering portion formed thereon, a limiting portion formed between the plug body and the covering portion, and a washer positioned at one end of the limiting portion to be adjacent to the inserting portion. The socket body has an opening relative to the inserting portion for insertion, and a receiving portion formed thereon suitable for the covering portion to be engaged. The structure will not only be more stable than before to prevent separation occurred by an external force, but also be waterproof equally.

Abstract: A connector providing methods and apparatus for connecting two lengths of composite coiled tubing whereby the connector can be spooled with the tubing onto a reel. Embodiments of the connector include female and male housings which join together to create the coiled tubing connection providing mechanical and electrical or fiber optic connectivity between the two lengths of tubing. A connecting member on the male housing connectably engages the female housing. Splines on the male housing also align with corresponding flutes on the female housing. The female and male housings each attach to end portions of coiled tubing through a clamped connection and with the housings and connecting member being substantially flush with the outside diameter of the coiled tubing.

Abstract: An electric connector assembly having a connector body defining an inlet end portion and an outlet end portion interconnected by a through bore wherein the outlet end portion is provided with a tapering frustro conical surface that is circumscribed by an external retainer ring of a frustro conical shape complementing the frustro conical outer surface of the outlet end portion. The conical external retainer ring also includes locking and grounding tangs arranged to effect a snap fit connection of the connector assembly to a knock-out hole of an electric box or panel. The electric connector assembly further contemplates the use of internal wire conductor retainer associated with the inlet end portion so as to effect the attachment of an electric wire conductor thereto with a snap fit in a manner that prohibits any unintentional separation of the electric wire conductor therefrom.

Abstract: A compression connector body for connecting a hardline cable to an equipment port is formed in two members coupled to each other by a coupling nut. A port-side member houses a conductive pin and associated elements, while a cable-side member is attached to the cable via a compression fit. With this arrangement, when servicing the equipment, the cable-side member and attached cable are removed from the port-side member without affecting the connection between the cable and the cable-side member. The port-side member is then disconnected from the equipment port. After servicing the equipment, the port-side member is reconnected to the equipment port, after which the cable-side member is reconnected to the port-side member, thus alleviating the need to cut and prepare a new length of cable for connection to the equipment port.

Abstract: An ignition lead that includes at least one terminal assembly having a replaceable terminal contact that provides a simple means of replacing worn contacts without removal and replacement of the entire ignition lead. The terminal assembly includes the replaceable contact which threads onto a contact body located within a tubular insulator. A retaining ring attaches to the contact to hold the insulator in place over the contact body. The contact can include a groove that extends around the contact to receive the retaining ring. Replacement of the contact involves removing the retaining ring from the groove in the contact, sliding the insulator off the terminal assembly, unthreading the worn contact, threading on a replacement contact, reassembling the insulator onto the assembly, and then securing the insulator in place by snapping the retaining ring back into the groove on the replacement contact.

Abstract: A rotatable plug with an arcing resistant mechanism is disclosed which includes an upper cover, a lower cover mating with the upper cover to form a holding space, a mount placed in the holding space, a rotatable rack placed on the mount, a pair of conductive terminals fixed on the lower cover and a pair of connecting slices. The rotatable rack includes a pivot and a pair of prongs, wherein the prongs are fixed on the both ends of the pivot respectively. Each connecting slice connects the corresponding prong of the rotatable rack with the corresponding conductive terminal. Therefore a circuit exists between the prongs and the conductive terminals, so that the rotatable plug with an arcing resistant mechanism can suppress the arcing that is produced between the prongs and the conductive terminals. Thus the rotatable plug with an arcing resistant mechanism is used safely and has a long lifetime.

Abstract: A plug includes a plug main body, a connection sleeve, and a connection ring. A socket includes a socket main body and a socket holder. An insertion member of the socket main body is fitted to an engagement concave of the plug main body. An engaging projection of the socket holder is fitted to one end of a circular-arc slit of the connection ring. The connection ring is rotated to relatively shift the engaging projection along the circular-arc slit, and the engaging projection is positioned and locked at the other end of the circular-arc slit.

Abstract: A conductive wire insertion device for installing a lamp rod including a retaining seat and a locking seat. The retaining seat has a stepped through hole. A larger stepped hole of the through hole is exactly inserted by a female joint of a first electric wire. A male joint of a second electric wire is exactly positioned in a bottom stepped hole of the inserting hole. After the locking seat inserts into the retaining seat from a top end thereof, a male joint slightly protruded from a bottom end of the locking seat has an end portion which is exactly inserted into the female joint. A user only inserts the locking seat into the retaining seat without using any locking tool. Thus, the user may assemble it by himself or herself.

Abstract: A cable connector retaining system includes a cable connector retaining assembly having a connector block and a movable retention block with a connector retention fastener, e.g., a threaded fastener. The system also includes a plate having a connector mounted thereon and a connector retention feature, e.g., a threaded hole, positioned adjacent to the connector. The connector block has a connector housed in an overmold jacket and connectable to the plate's connector. The connectors may be USB-type connectors, for example. The retention block is movably mounted to the connector block's overmold jacket so that the retention block's connector retention fastener may be aligned with the plate's connector retention feature. Once aligned, the connector retention fastener may be engaged with the connection retention feature. Movement of the retention block allows a single cable connector retaining assembly to be used for multiple plate configurations (i.e., with the connector retention feature at different positions).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for a cable for underground mining, comprising a socket part 1 and a plug part axially insertable into the socket part and having a hole in the back for inserting a cable, the plug part being secured to the socket part 1 by a screw cap 20 mounted for rotation on the plug part 10 and screwable on to an external thread 6 on the socket part 1 and being sealed against penetration of moisture and/or dirt by at least one sealing element. In order to obtain standard parts for a family of plugs by a simple assembly process and with maximum sealing-tightness against moisture and dirt and at low production costs, the plugs being suitable for inserting the cable either coaxially or radially, the external thread 6 on the socket part 1 and the associated internal thread 21 on the screw cap 20 are triple threads and/or a crown part 40 with at least one radial recess 41 for receiving the cable 30 is provided on the cable entry hole 18 on the back of the plug part. (FIG.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plug which is designed as a threaded sleeve for screwing on a union nut or for screwing into a stationary housing component of an electronic device. The external thread of the threaded sleeve has at least one threadless area provided in the plug-in direction into which a matching internal thread of a union nut or of a housing can be plugged in almost completely, in such a way that tightening of the threaded joint is reduced to one half or maximum a full revolution. The construction allows for the use of complete screw threads and thus the combination with standard connectors of the same commercially available size and type of connection.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a multiplex wire connector unit made of a male connector, a female connector, and a screw collar for providing connections for a plurality of wires, wherein the male connector further includes a male connector terminal, a collar journal, a sealed sleeve, and a male terminal block; the female connector further includes a female connector terminal, a collar journal, a sealed envelope, and a female terminal block; after connecting with the plurality of wires respectively, the male and the female connectors are coupled together in a unit using the screwed collar.

Abstract: There is provided a coupling device having a first end for mating to a first connector of a first mating device and having a second end for mating to a second connector of a second mating device. The coupling device includes a conductor for extending and retracting at the first end. The conductor is biased to remain retracted but is extendable to make an electrical connection with the first connector of the first mating device.

Abstract: An electrical assembly is constructed for mounting to an electrical box or other support surface. The electrical assembly includes a non-metallic body that supports an electrical device such as an electrical receptacle that is surrounded by a non-metallic collar. A metal sleeve surrounds the collar such that the sleeve is electrically insulated from the electrical device by the collar. The sleeve includes a coupling member such as external threads for mating with complementing threads of a mating electrical device to provide a secure coupling to obtain a watertight rating.

Abstract: A connector is disclosed for joining two cable ends. The connector includes a load transfer plug adapted to couple to a strength member in each end of the cable. A connector insert assembly is coupled to an inner portion of each load transfer plug. Conductor terminals are disposed in corresponding openings of the insert. The terminals protrude from the insert. An alignment sleeve holder is coupled to one of the insert assemblies. The alignment sleeve holder includes alignment sleeves for receiving the protruding terminals. A housing element is sealingly coupled to an exterior of each of the plugs. The housing elements are adapted to coupled to each other and to urge the connector insert assemblies into contact with each other, and to transfer axial load between the plug coupled to each end of the cable. The housing elements have rotational and axial alignment features on corresponding surfaces. The housing elements are adapted to be removed from the plugs without uncoupling the cable from the plug.

Abstract: A coiled tubing connector includes a male and female housing. A rotating ring having threads is disposed on the male housing. When the male housing is joined to the female housing, the threads of the rotating ring threadingly engage threads disposed on the internal circumference of the female housing. The male housing also includes splines which align with grooves on the female housing. Situated on both the male and female housing are electrical contacts which themselves engage when the housings are joined. The electrical contacts are connected to wires embedded in the composite tubing so that electrical power or data signals from one length of composite tubing can pass through the connector to another length of coiled tubing. The ends of the composite tubing are affixed to both the male and female housings through a compression fitting.

Abstract: A coaxial connector having a tube-like shell attached to an end of a coaxial connector so as to rotate freely around the coaxial connector; the inner peripheral face of the shell has a flat face perpendicular to the axial direction, and a tapered face that continues form the flat face; at least two protrusions are provided in the tapered face, and projecting inwards from the diameter while extending in the axial direction; at least two substantially arc-like movable clips having screw grooves on their inner peripheral faces; the movable clips are arranged inside the shell so that each movable clip directly contacts the flat face in the shell, and are between the protrusions; an expanding spring is attached to the coaxial cable side end of the shell, and applies an active force so as to press the movable clips toward the flat face.

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: An F-type connector for mounting to a prepared terminal end of a coaxial cable for threaded engagement of a nut on the connector to a threaded shaft at a port on video equipment to which the coaxial cable is to be electrically connected. In the connector of the present invention, the nut is mounted for limited axial movement with respect to the post, body and compression ring. A coil spring biases the nut toward a rest position with respect to the other elements wherein not more than three revolutions of the nut into engagement with the shaft are necessary in order to bring the post of the connector into contact with the shaft on the equipment, providing a satisfactory coupling. Upon further revolution of the nut, the post and shaft remain in contact as the nut moves axially away from the rest position with respect to the other elements.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for a cable for underground mining, comprising a socket part 1 and a plug part axially insertable into the socket part and having a hole in the back for inserting a cable, the plug part being secured to the socket part 1 by a screw cap 20 mounted for rotation on the plug part 10 and screwable on to an external thread 6 on the socket part 1 and being sealed against penetration of moisture and/or dirt by at least one sealing element. In order to obtain standard parts for a family of plugs by a simple assembly process and with maximum sealing-tightness against moisture and dirt and at low production costs, the plugs being suitable for inserting the cable either coaxially or radially, the external thread 6 on the socket part 1 and the associated internal thread 21 on the screw cap 20 are triple threads and/or a crown part 40 with at least one radial recess 41 for receiving the cable 30 is provided on the cable entry hole 18 on the back of the plug part.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a plug portion and a receptacle portion. The plug and receptacle portions include corresponding keying features. The plug portion includes a spring for biasing a coupling nut way from the receptacle when the plug and receptacle are mated. The spring force assists in disengaging a keyed connection between the plug and receptacle.

Abstract: A jumper coaxial cable assembly includes a jumper coaxial cable and at least one solder-type connector secured thereto. The cable may include an outer conductor, which, in turn, includes aluminum with a tin layer thereon. The tin layer permits an aluminum outer conductor to be used, yet facilitates soldering of the solder-type connector onto the outer conductor. The tin layer may be a tin alloy, such as a tin/lead alloy, for example. The outer conductor may have a continuous, non-braided, tubular shape, and the tin layer may extend continuously along an entire length of the outer conductor. The tin layer may be readily formed by tin plating during manufacturing of the jumper coaxial cable. The jumper coaxial cable assembly may be joined to a main coaxial cable and/or to electronic equipment.

Abstract: A molded twist-lock connector for use in connecting electrical components is composed of a cylindrical connector housing and a cylindrical locking collar, wherein the connector housing has formed therein a plurality of outwardly extending tabs slidably engaged within corresponding circumferentially-elongated slits formed in the locking collar. The tabs are slidably movable within the slits so as to render the locking collar rotatable from an unlocked position to a locked position. The unlocked position of the collar exists when the tabs abut against a first lateral side of the slits and the locked position of the collar exists when the tabs abut against an opposite second lateral side of the slits. The connector is in an unlocked state when the locking collar is disposed in the unlocked position and in a locked state when the collar is disposed in the locked position. The connector is formed as a unit in a single mold, with the tabs being engaged within the slits upon formation of the connector.

Abstract: An electrical appliance having a removably securable switch device, a preferred embodiment of which is an illumination apparatus for being mounted to a firearm and which includes a switch device mechanically and electrically removable from an illuminator device. The removable switch device preferably includes two momentary switches which, when the switch device is mechanically and electrically secured to the illuminator device, may be manually actuated for causing energization of either of two light sources or of both light sources simultaneously.

Abstract: A linear drive with a having a housing cover arranged on at least one terminal region. In the housing position detecting means are arranged. At the laterally aligned outer face of the housing cover an electromechanical connection means is provided for detachable connection of an electrical conductor arrangement leading toward the linear drive from the outside to the position detecting means. The electromechanical connection means is accommodated in a completely sunk manner in the housing cover without standing proud of the laterally aligned outer face.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector half connectable with another matching electrical plug connector half and including a housing having a cable entrance, at least one contact carrier located in the housing, a cap secured to the housing at its cable entrance end, a union overlapping the housing and an end of the contact carrier projecting beyond the respective end of the housing and supported on axially spaced, radially projecting annular webs of the housing forming slide bearing regions, and a safety arrangement for preventing an inadvertent rotation of the union in a direction corresponding to release of threaded connection of the plug connector halves, with the safety arrangement being located in an annular space between the axially spaced slide bearing regions and including a circular saw toothing provided on the union or the housing and at least one spring-biased pawl cooperating with the saw toothing and provided an another of the union and the housing.

Abstract: A connector block for connecting a plurality of electrical connectors includes a molded housing having a face. A plurality of female connectors are integrally molded within the face of the housing, each female connector having a well molded into the face of the housing and a receptacle extending from a bottom of the well. A threaded cylindrical bushing is integrally formed within the well around each receptacle. At least one male connector is also integrally molded within the housing.

Abstract: A waterproof structure of a rope light includes a positive joint of a rope light, a negative joint of an electric cord and a nut; wherein, a V-shaped slot on a circumferential rim of a bottom portion of a jointing plane inside a positive joint of the rope light joints correspondingly with a cone-shaped head on a circumferential rim of a bottom portion of a jointing plane of a negative joint of the electric cord; in addition, a convex retaining ring disposed at a proper area of the negative joint of the electric cord tightly retains with a concave groove retaining ring disposed on the jointing plane inside the positive joint of the rope light to prevent liquid permeation, such as water, and to eliminate the short circuit and damage of the rope light so as to achieve the economic efficiency of being more convenient and safe.

Abstract: An environmentally sealed instrument circuit adapter connecting a process transmitter to instrument wiring. An environmentally sealing elastomeric part seals between a lip on an outer sleeve and a connector header of the process transmitter. One or more washers can provide sealing between the lip and the elastomeric part when tightened. The adapter protects contact pins, sockets and loop wires from damage due to liquids, humidity, dust and other contaminants.

Abstract: A molded twist-lock connector for use in connecting electrical components is composed of a cylindrical connector housing and a cylindrical locking collar, wherein the connector housing has formed therein a plurality of outwardly extending tabs slidably engaged within corresponding circumferentially-elongated slits formed in the locking collar. The tabs are slidably movable within the slits so as to render the locking collar rotatable from an unlocked position to a locked position. The unlocked position of the collar exists when the tabs abut against a first lateral side of the slits and the locked position of the collar exists when the tabs abut against an opposite second lateral side of the slits. The connector is in an unlocked state when the locking collar is disposed in the unlocked position and in a locked state when the collar is disposed in the locked position. The connector is formed as a unit in a single mold, with the tabs being engaged within the slits upon formation of the connector.

Abstract: An electronic interconnect adapter for a bulkhead mounted high speed coaxial interconnect has a rotatable coupling bushing with a central bore. One side of the bushing has an axially extending flange disposed around the bore with the flange having a threaded interior surface that threadably mates with a threaded exterior surface of the female side of the coaxial interconnect. The opposite side of the bushing has an axially disposed cavity with a diameter greater than the central bore forming a shoulder within the cavity. A male side of the interconnect has a flange radially extending from a shield contact with a mating member extending through bore. A radial slot is formed in the cavity adjacent to the shoulder that receives a retaining member that captures the flange between the shoulder and the retaining member to secure the male side of the high speed coaxial interconnect to the coupling bushing.

Abstract: A circular plug and socket connector is introduced for producing electrical line connections. In the region of one of its ends it includes a housing, accommodating and holding an insulating base as contact carrier and, in the region of its other end, is includes a sealing cable lead-in and a coupling ring, which makes a screwed connection with a second plug and socket connector half of complementary construction and is mounted rotatably on the outer periphery of the housing and secured against being pulled off in the axial direction and a covering cap fixed mechanically to the housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a plug portion and a receptacle portion. The plug portion includes a coupling nut and a key. The key includes a projection and a flat surface, and is free to rotate relative to the coupling nut. The receptacle portion includes a flat surface and raceway for receiving the projection to allow threaded mating of the receptacle and plug portions.

Abstract: Embodiments of industrial data signal connectors are disclosed. A male connector assembly includes a rigid core mold partially encompassing the housing of male data signal connectors such as the RJ45 and USB connectors, and a flexible overmold for protection and strain relief. Assemblies for the corresponding female RJ45 and USB connectors suitable for industrial applications are also disclosed.

Abstract: A circular plug and socket connector is provided for producing electrical line connections and comprises a housing, accommodating and holding, in the region of one of its ends, an insulating base as a contact carrier and, in the region of its other end, a sealing cable lead-in and a covering cap, which makes a screwed connection with a second half of a covering ring of complementary configuration and is mechanically fixed to the housing. The housing has an overall cylindrical external periphery with at least one bearing surface assigned to the coupling ring and is overlapped, in part by the coupling ring and in part by a pot-shaped handle part having an opening in its bottom for the introduction of a cable.

Abstract: A field-attachable structure for an in-line electrical connector which converts the connector for industrial applications includes a premolded connector body molded to the male portion of a compression seal. The premolded connector body receives a cable in a central opening and it receives the in-line connector, after field attachment to the cable, in a receptacle formed in the molded body. A clip locks the in-line connector to the connector body. A compression nut mates to the male portion to form a seal with the cable, and a coupling nut on the connector body is adapted to screw onto exterior threads of a mating connector.

Abstract: Electrical connecting device comprising a female element and a male element intended to be inserted in the female element. In order to fit a reduced-size male element in a standard-size female element, an adaptor element, presenting shapes and dimensions adapted to the interior shapes and dimensions of the standard-size female element and to the exterior shapes and dimensions of the reduced-size male element, is inserted between the male and female elements. Adapting contacts cooperate with the contacts of the male and female elements. Fastening is carried out by means of a bearing ring fitted to the adaptor element and to the reduced-size element and by means of a screw locking ring.

Abstract: A ropelight connector adapted for securely connecting two ropelights together includes a first connecting member affixed to a first ropelight and a second connecting member affixed to a second ropelight wherein the first connecting member is detachably connected to the second connecting member. The first connecting member includes a pair of locking sockets and a pair of tubular conductors fittedly received in the locking sockets respectively wherein the tubular conductors are electrically connected to a pair of wires inside the first ropelight. The second connecting member includes a pair of conductive terminals, which are electrically extended from a pair of wires inside the second ropelight, protruded from the second connecting member and a tubular shelter outwardly extended from the second connecting member for protecting the conductive terminals.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a plug portion and a receptacle portion. The plug portion includes a coupling nut and a key. The key includes a projection and a flat surface, and is free to rotate relative to the coupling nut. The receptacle portion includes a flat surface and raceway for receiving the projection to allow threaded mating of the receptacle and plug portions.

Abstract: A twist-lock connector assembly for securing an engaged electrical plug to an electrical outlet which includes a rotatable cylindrical sleeve disposed enclosing an electrical plug and a modified cover plate for replacing the conventional cover plate of an electrical outlet, such as a wall socket or a portable power box. The forward end of the rotatable sleeve includes a plurality of external thread members. Each socket hole of the cover plate includes an inner cylindrical wall having a plurality of radially inwardly projecting nubs formed thereon. In use, the electrical plug is inserted into the socket portion of the wall outlet and the cylindrical sleeve is rotated about a ¼ turn. This causes the external threads on the rotatable sleeve to lockingly engaged the nubs disposed surrounding the socket opening(s) of the cover plate and thereby prevent the electrical plug from being accidentally pulled loose from the outlet by its connection with cover plate.

Abstract: An industrial Ethernet switching hub includes a casing in which a plurality of industrial Ethernet connector assemblies are mounted. Each Connector assembly includes a rigid connector receptacle sealed to the casing and receiving an Ethernet connector. The casing of each connector assembly has an externally threaded extension for receiving a mating Ethernet connector. A quick disconnect power connector is also mounted to the casing and a switch IC controller is embedded in the casing for data signal routing among the Ethernet connectors.

Abstract: A twist-lock connector assembly for securing an engaged electrical plug to an electrical outlet which includes a rotatable cylindrical sleeve for enclosing an electrical plug and a modified cover plate for replacing the conventional cover plate of an electrical outlet, such as a wall socket or a portable power box. The forward end of the rotatable sleeve includes a plurality of external thread members. Each socket hole of the cover plate includes an inner cylindrical wall having a plurality of radially inwardly projecting nubs formed thereon. In use, the electrical plug is inserted into the socket portion of the wall outlet and the cylindrical sleeve is rotated about a ¼ turn. This causes the external threads on the rotatable sleeve to lockingly engaged the nubs disposed surrounding the socket opening(s) of the cover plate and thereby prevent the electrical plug from being accidentally pulled loose from the outlet by its connection with cover plate.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly (34) includes a radial groove (58) supported by a housing (46) which houses a plurality of electrical sockets (50). A radial abutment (60) is positioned on the housing adjacent the radial groove. A plug assembly (32) includes cantilevered fingers (88) terminating in radially inwardly and outwardly directed protuberances (90, 92). The inwardly directed protuberances are disposed to engage the radial groove. A locking sleeve (78) has a radially inwardly directed annular groove (112) and a surface (110) adjacent to groove (112). The sleeve groove is alignable with outwardly directed protuberances (92) to permit radial deflection of the cantilevered fingers and movement of inwardly directed protuberances (90) over the abutment and into groove (58). The sleeve is movable to position its surface (110) over outwardly directed protuberances (92) to lock inwardly directed protuberances (90) in groove (58).

Abstract: The present invention sets out to provide X-ray fluorescence analysis apparatus having an easily detached protective sheath having a structure where conduction is provided between a core and a shield when the high-voltage connector is open. A pipe-shaped sheath having threading corresponding to a fixing screw connecting to a shield of the high-voltage connector is provided, and a conductor touching with the core is provided at the other end of the sheath. When the sheath is then fitted to the high-voltage connector, the core of the high-voltage connector and the shield conduct.

Abstract: A field-attachable structure for an in-line electrical connector which converts the connector for industrial applications includes a premolded connector body molded to the male portion of a compression seal. The premolded connector body receives a cable in a central opening and it receives the in-line connector, after field attachment to the cable, in a receptacle formed in the molded body. A clip locks the in-line connector to the connector body. A compression nut mates to the male portion to form a seal with the cable, and a coupling nut on the connector body is adapted to screw onto exterior threads of a mating connector.

Abstract: A connector assembly for interconnection with a mating connector includes a body, a locking nut, and a restraining element. The restraining element rotatably secures the locking nut on the body of the connector assembly. The restraining element can have an annular configuration and be elastically deformable. When this configuration is utilized, the body typically includes a ramp with a groove in juxtaposition thereto. The ramp facilitates both deformation and placement of the restraining element in the groove of the body. Alternatively, the restraining element can have a substantially rigid, tubular configuration and include a flange sized and shaped to engage a portion of the locking nut. This later configuration of the restraining element is designed to be interferingly positioned on the body of the assembly. Also disclosed is a tubular tool element configured to be capable of exerting a substantially equal force upon the restraining element during manufacture of the disclosed connector assembly.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector comprising an insulation displacement contact carrier which accommodates insulation displacement contacts, and a plug contact carrier which accommodates plug contacts. The plug connector further comprises a housing which connects the insulation displacement contact carrier with the plug contact carrier. The insulation displacement contact carrier is provided with a thread for a first coupling ring and the plug contact carrier is provided with a connecting section for a complementary plug connector.

Abstract: A marine shore electrical power cord set has a plug end with an external elastic retention ring. A securement collar is mounted to the plug end and retained thereon by the external elastic retention ring. In one embodiment, the securement collar includes a first arcuate collar portion having screw thread segments and a radial shoulder segment, a second arcuate collar portion having screw thread segments and a radial shoulder segment, and a hinge joint for attaching the first and second arcuate collar portions to one another such that the collar portions form an annular collar retained on the power cord set by the elastic retention ring engaging an annular shoulder formed by said shoulder segments. In another embodiment, a band has a diameter adjustable between a diameter larger than an outer diameter of the elastic retention ring and a diameter smaller than the outer diameter of the elastic retention ring.