Abstract: An intraoperative monitoring module (IMM) for assessing strength of screw attachments to bone and detecting breaches includes a torque sensor on a rotatable tool receptacle and a variable-output current source. The IMM provides concurrent monitoring of rotational torque applied to a screw and stimulus current passing through the screw into bone for evoked electromyography. A motor housing configured to drive in rotation a tool receptacle on the IMM, a screw driver modified for carrying the stimulus current, and a screw attached to the screw driver are optionally included. Cooperative anti-rotation features on the motor housing and IMM support accurate torque measurements and prevent the outer housing of the IMM from rotating with the tool receptacle while a screw is being driven. The motor housing optionally provides electrical power to the IMM.

Abstract: A switch gear module for installation in a switch gear cabinet includes: a switch gear module housing, the housing including power circuits and first electrical power devices including breakers, contactors, and motor circuit breakers for supplying electric power to an electric load including an electric motor, and electric control circuits and auxiliary circuits controlling the first electrical power devices. The power circuits and the first electrical power devices are contained in a first power-unit housing forming a first functional power-unit and the electric control circuits and auxiliary circuits are contained in a separate second control- and auxiliary circuit housing forming a second functional control- and auxiliary circuit unit. Each of the first functional power-unit and the second functional control and auxiliary circuit unit includes an interface for connecting the power circuits and electrical power devices contained in the first power-unit housing.

Abstract: An intraoperative monitoring module (IMM) for assessing strength of screw attachments to bone and detecting breaches includes a torque sensor on a rotatable tool receptacle and a variable-output current source. The IMM provides concurrent monitoring of rotational torque applied to a screw and stimulus current passing through the screw into bone for evoked electromyography. A motor housing configured to drive in rotation a tool receptacle on the IMM, a screw driver modified for carrying the stimulus current, and a screw attached to the screw driver are optionally included. Cooperative anti-rotation features on the motor housing and IMM support accurate torque measurements and prevent the outer housing of the IMM from rotating with the tool receptacle while a screw is being driven. The motor housing optionally provides electrical power to the IMM.

Abstract: A wireless transmission device is provided. The wireless transmission device includes a body, a connection cable electrically connected to the body, and at least one fixing member. The body includes a slot and a first fixing base. The connection cable includes a plug and a second fixing base. The plug matches the slot, and the second fixing base and the first fixing base are opposite to each other in a vertical manner. The at least one fixing member is inserted into the first fixing base and the second fixing base to fix the plug in the slot. The present invention increases the coupling stability between the body and the connection cable, stabilizes signal transmission, reduces maintenance cost, and provides an integrated appearance.

Abstract: An electrical plug-in connection (100) provides a positive connection of a plug-in element (110) to a receiving element (120) within a medical device arrangement (700). The plug-in element forms a male part with an insertion area (112). The receiving element forms a female part with a receptacle (122) corresponding to the insertion area. In a plugged-together state this provides an electrical connection between a plug-side cable (118) connected to the plug-in element and a receptacle-side cable (128) connected to the receiving element via at least two contact areas. The insertion area is 180° rotationally symmetrical relative to an insertion axis (140) of the electrical plug-in connection. The insertion axis is oriented to an insertion direction, whereby a pole reversal of the electrical plug-in connection is allowed without being mirror symmetrical in relation to a reference plane comprising the insertion axis.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing, and a holding member attached to the housing. The holding member holds a stack of a first conductive member and a first reinforcing plate. The first reinforcing plate is disposed on a second face of the first conductive member, the second face being opposite to a first face on which a plurality of conductors is arranged adjacent to each other in a width direction and planarly exposed at a first end side in a length direction. The holding member is laid in a band shape in the width direction on the stack at an intermediate position between the first end side and a second end side in the length direction. The stack further includes a second reinforcing plate and a second conductive member. The second reinforcing plate is disposed on a second face of the first reinforcing plate, the second face being opposite to a first face on which the first conductive member is disposed.

Abstract: A method may include coupling a first electrical connector of an article to a second electrical connector of a measurement device. The article may include a tested material, the first electrical connector, and a plurality of electrical contacts electrically connected to the first electrical connector. The measurement device may include a power source and a user interface. The method also may include causing, by a controller, an electrical signal to be applied to a pair of drive electrical contacts from the plurality of electrical contacts. The method further may include receiving, by the controller, from an analog-to-digital converter, a measured voltage measured using a measurement electrical contact from the plurality of electrical contacts. The method also may include determining, by the controller, whether the tested material includes a crack or other defect based on the measured voltage.

Abstract: In a connector, a spacer includes lock parts and regulation parts. Each of the lock parts locks a first terminal in a first terminal receiving slot after the first terminal is inserted into a proper position in the first terminal receiving slot. Each of the regulation parts regulates deformation of a second lance toward a release position when the second lance is located in a lock position in which the second lance locks a second terminal in a second terminal receiving slot after the second terminal is inserted into a proper position in the second terminal receiving slot.

Abstract: A connector system with a primary connector and a coupling connector, and a method for connecting a coupling connector and a primary connector. The system provides an insertion aid for mating the connectors. The connector system has a primary connector with a connecting part and a coupling connector with a base unit and a connecting part. The coupling connector has a slider part that moves relative to the base unit to either a preliminary position or a final position. The connecting part of the coupling connector mates with the connecting part of the primary connector. The slider part and the primary connector each have at least one guiding component which both interact to enforce a predefined motion path of the slider part relative to the primary connector when the coupling connector is coupled with the primary connector and the slider part is moved from the preliminary position to the final position.

Abstract: Various techniques are provided to secure a connector to a module, for example, for convenient and reliable use in mobile environments. In one example, a system includes a housing and a latch mechanism. The latch mechanism includes first and second opposing latch members that define a cavity configured to receive a cable connector. The latch mechanism also includes first and second bias members configured to maintain the latch members in tension with each other. The latch members are configured to slide relative to each other in response to the bias members to secure the connector relative to the housing. Additional systems and methods are also provided.

Abstract: A handle connectable to a screw-type mechanical drive component for transmitting to the latter a first torque comprises first connection means, defining a constraint axis, for the connection of the handle to the mechanical drive component, a ring nut to which a second torque is manually applicable, support means of the ring nut for rotatably supporting the latter around an axis of rotation coinciding, in use, with the constraint axis, second means for connecting the ring nut to the support means, for connecting/disconnecting the ring nut and the support means in a mechanical and selective way, so that the ring nut is kinematically connected to the support means when rotated around the axis of rotation with a second torque lower than a threshold value and kinematically disconnected from the same upon exceeding such a threshold value.

Abstract: A connector position assurance device having a resiliently deformable beam has a free end spaced from the base portion. A camming member is provided proximate the free end of the beam. The beam has a lockout projection engagement member provided proximate the free end of the beam and in-line with the camming member. The engagement surface extends at a first angle such that the engagement surface proximate an outer side wall is closer to the free end than the engagement surface proximate a surface of the camming member. The engagement surface extends at a second angle such that the engagement surface proximate a top surface of the lockout projection engagement member is closer to the free end than the engagement surface proximate a top side of the beam.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure generally relate to cables and back shells having integrated force gauges. The force gauge includes a sliding member that engages features such as grooves formed in one or more surfaces of the back shell. The grooves and/or sliding member are sized and shaped such that a different forces applied to the sliding member facilitates movement between respective grooves.

Abstract: Provided is a connector comprising: a connector body; a terminal attached to the connector body; and a slider attached to the connector body, wherein the connector body includes mating-guide parts formed on two ends, in the longitudinal direction, of the connector body; the mating guide parts mate with counterpart mating-guide parts formed on the two ends, in the longitudinal direction, of a counterpart connector body of a counterpart connector; the slider includes a front-side locking part and a rear-side locking part, and is slidable, in the longitudinal direction of the connector body, between a locked position and an unlocked position; and once the connector body mates with the counterpart connector body, and the slider slides and thus reaches the locked position, the front-side locking part and the rear-side locking part engage with a right-and-left pair of to-be-locked parts of the counterpart locking member attached to each of the counterpart mating-guide part.

Abstract: The disclosed technology relates to self-locking electrical cable retainers. The cable retainer has a panel with a plurality of bores disposed within and extending longitudinally through the panel. Each bore of the plurality of bores is configured to receive individual cables. The cable retainer also has a plurality of latches. Each latch of the plurality of latches corresponds to a bore. Each latch has a first and second post. The first post is configured to bend the latch to a disengaged position through engagement with a corresponding cable as the cable is pushed longitudinally within the bore. The second post is configured to retain the corresponding cable within the respective bore when the latch returns to an engaged position.

Abstract: The present application relates to a detachable plug-in connector, which includes an insertion tube having a lock engaging portion, a receiving part for accommodating the insertion tube, and a self-locking member for limiting the movement of the insertion tube. The self-locking member is accommodated in the receiving part. The self-locking member comprises two limiting arms each defining a limiting protrusion, an elastic bending portion connected between the two limiting arms, and two moving portions. The receiving part comprises a limiting arm separating portion configured for cooperating with the moving portions. The moving portions are fixed at inner sides facing towards each other of the two limiting arms. The surfaces of the moving portions adjacent to the limiting arm separating portion are inclined surfaces that facilitate the two limiting arms move away from each other when the moving portions and the limiting arm separating portion squeeze against each other.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for connection between the optical device and the printed circuit board, includes a frame, a housing received in the frame, a retention lever pivotally mounted upon the frame for retaining the optoelectronic module, an optical jumper module located on a front portion of the housing and optically connected with the optoelectronic module wherein the retention lever includes a pressing section adapted to downwardly press the optoelectronic module, an handling section, and a downwardly protruding stopper formed on the handling section and adapted to abut against the printed circuit board when the retention lever is downwardly moved excessively. The frame is equipped with a locking hook to lock the retention lever in position so as to retain the optoelectronic module in position.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a connecting adapter configured to connect to a terminal assembly. The connecting terminal assembly includes a plurality of electrical connecting terminals. The connecting adapter includes a printed circuit board that includes a comb-type conducting structure. The comb-type conducting structure includes a plurality of comb teeth, and each comb tooth includes an electrical contact surface. The connecting adapter also includes an electrical plug connector interface including a plug connector. The electrical plug connector interface includes electrical terminals electrically connected to the electrical contact surfaces of the comb teeth. The electrical plug connector interface is arranged on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A connector position assurance device having a base portion and a pair of resiliently deformable beams. Cam engaging members extend from side walls of the pair of resiliently deformable beams. A first lockout projection engagement member is provided proximate the beam front ends of the pair of resiliently deformable beams and extends between the first beam and the second beam. A second lockout projection engagement member is spaced from the base front end and spaced from the first lockout projection engagement member. The second lockout projection engagement member extends between the first beam and the second beam. A lockout projection receiving opening is formed by the first lockout projection engagement member, the second lockout projection engagement member, and portions of the pair of resiliently deformable beams.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a grounded shield plate; and a female-type interface connector, wherein a conductive member electrically connected to the shield plate is included, and when a male-type cable connector including a metal shell part and a holding part to hold the metal shell part is inserted into and connected to the interface connector, the conductive member is biased in such a manner as to come into contact with an exposed part that is on a side surface of the metal shell part and is between the holding part and the shield plate.

Abstract: A connector position assurance (CPA) device for assuring and for informing a user of the engagement of a female connector assembly and a male connector assembly in a connector apparatus, and the connector apparatus having the female connector assembly and the male connector assembly engaged together, when in full-lock position, by the CPA. The female and male connector assemblies having a female terminal position assurance (TPA) device and a male terminal position assurance (TPA) device. During transport, the female TPA is engaged, in a pre-set position or a pre-lock position, to the female connector assembly, while the male TPA is engaged, in a pre-set position or a pre-lock position, to the male connector assembly. Also during transport, a connector position assurance (CPA) device is, at a pre-set position or a pre-lock position, with the female connector assembly (FIG. 13A).

Abstract: A connector includes an outer housing, an inner housing, and a sliding member. The inner housing includes a protrusion catch and a slide channel including a slide surface, and to be engaged with the outer housing. The sliding member includes a protrusion to latch the protrusion catch, and a lower surface. The lower surface faces with the slide surface, and includes a plane part, and a thickened part upraised from the plane. The thickened part is formed with an offset surface offset from the plane of the lower surface, formed at a position contacting the slide surface, and formed as a plane.

Abstract: Connector inserts having latches, bayonets, or similar structures as retention features. The connector inserts may include these bayonets on one or more sides or other portions of the connector insert. The bayonets may be located inside of a connector insert while the connector insert is being inserted into a receptacle, thereby reducing wear and marring of the receptacle. The bayonets may extend out of a connector insert when the connector insert is inserted into the connector receptacle and may engage corresponding retention features in the connector receptacle, thereby reducing the chances of an inadvertent disconnection. When the bayonets are located inside the connector insert, the connector insert may be in a first state, while when the bayonets are extended, the connector insert may be in a second state. The connector insert may retain state in either the first or second state in the absence of a user applied force.

Abstract: A cable includes an electric line having a plurality of cores with contacts being attached to ends of the cores. A plug connector has a contact carrier which accommodates the contacts in such a manner that the contacts are disposed in the contact carrier with a directional component that is oriented in parallel to a first direction. A collar is integrally formed on the contact carrier. The collar fixes the electrical line in position and bends the cores such that the cores have a directional component that is oriented in parallel to a second direction. The first direction is orthogonal to the second direction.

Abstract: A hand-held power tool rechargeable battery is provided, including at least one rechargeable battery housing, at least one rechargeable battery cell and at least one inductive charging unit, which includes at least one inductive charging coil for charging the at least one rechargeable battery cell. It is provided that the rechargeable battery housing has at least one molded housing projection, which is delimited at least partially by an area of an inductive charging side of the rechargeable battery housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector that may include a first member and a second member. The first member may have a first fastening member and a first cavity, the second member may have a second fastening member and a second cavity, and the second fastening member may be engaged with the first fastening member. The insert may further include an insert in the first and second cavities.

Abstract: A holding member and system including a first and a second holding member, wherein each of the first holding member and the second holding member are coupled to opposite sides of a load plate of a socket. A holding member includes a body including a pair of arms extending from a first side of the body and spaced to accommodate a portion of an integrated circuit chip package therebetween and at least one clip extending from a second side opposite the first side. Also, a method including coupling an integrated circuit chip package to a first holding member and a second holding member, wherein the first holding member is coupled to a first side of a load plate of a socket and the second holding member is coupled to a second side of the load plate; and inserting the package into a socket of a printed circuit board.

Abstract: The invention concerns an aircraft cockpit comprising at least one instrument panel (4) and a seat (2) for a pilot characterized in that the instrument panel forms a single unit and is carried by a hinged support (6) enabling the pilot to adjust the position of the instrument panel (4) relative to the pilot seat (2). Preferably, the instrument panel forms a single unit and is curved, for example along the arc of a circle, around the pilot seat.

Abstract: Electronic device enclosure includes a base plate, a bracket, and a sliding pole slidably mounted to the bracket. The base plate includes a number of protrusion portions. A locking hole is defined in each of the number of protrusion portions. The locking hole includes two opposite first sides and two opposite second sides. A resisting block extends from the sliding pole. The resisting block includes two opposite third sides and two opposite fourth sides. The third sides are aligned to the corresponding first sides. The resisting block is passed through and rotated in the locking hole. The third sides are misaligned to the corresponding first sides. The resisting block is locked in the locking hole to mount the bracket to the base plate.

Abstract: Portable communication devices and related methods for use in supporting voice and/or data communication are provided. One example portable communication device includes a housing, a display device disposed at said housing, a processor disposed at least partially within said housing, the processor coupled to said display device, and an interface connector disposed at said housing and coupled to said processor. The interface connector is configured to couple to a module. The processor is configured to communicate, through said interface connector, via a plurality of communication protocols. The processor is configured to select at least one of the plurality of communication protocols based on the module coupled to the interface connector.

Abstract: A CAS device receives streaming media content encrypted utilizing a CAS, decrypts the received streaming media content utilizing a CAS module associated with the CAS, and transmits the unencrypted streaming media content to a rendering device. The CAS device may be operable to receive and store an additional CAS module associated with an additional CAS. The CAS device may also be operable to receive unencrypted streaming media content, encrypt the streaming media content utilizing a CAS module, and transmit the encrypted streaming media content. In another embodiment, the CAS device receives streaming media content encrypted utilizing a first CAS, decrypts the received streaming media content utilizing a first CAS module, transmits the unencrypted streaming media content from the first CAS module to a second CAS module, encrypts the unencrypted streaming media content utilizing the second CAS module, and transmits the encrypted streaming media content to a rendering device.

Abstract: A tamper-resistant or tamper-evident keypad device for use in secure transactions. The keypad comprises multiple security mechanisms to prevent tampering to the device, and thus access to users' private information. The keypad is made of resilient materials and contains a tamper-resistant collar for housing the keypad's connector interface. The keypad comprises a multi-layered printed circuit board with at least two internal security-shield layers comprising switch trace protection, as well as additional security layers for tamper protection. The keypad comprises a silicon-rubber keypad actuator that engages tamper switches on the flexible security circuit. The keypad comprises an optional dome layer.

Abstract: Embodiments provide for a cable connector for coupling a cable with a device having a mating connector. The cable connector includes a cable connector body having a device end, a cable end, a bottom side, and a pivot point on the bottom side between the device and cable ends. Also, the cable connector includes a strut having a first strut end pivotally coupled with the pivot point and a second strut end. The strut is operable to rotate between a retracted position and an actuated position. The second strut end is adapted to engage the device on a surface of the device below the mating connector in the actuated position.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a bottom plate, an installation board, a circuit board, a battery, and a power supply control module. The power supply control module includes a control member and an activating member, and the activating member is pressed against the control member when the electronic device is assembled. So long as the control member remains pressed by the activating member, a flow of electrical power from the battery to the circuit board is permitted. When the electronic device is disassembled, the disassembly moves the activating member away from the activating member and cuts off the power from the battery to the circuit board, to avoid electrical short circuits or other damage that might otherwise occur if the flow of electrical power was maintained during disassembly.

Abstract: A spring lock type connector has a male connector (M) with a front receptacle (52). A female connector (F) is fit on an outer peripheral side of the front receptacle (52) and has a terminal accommodating portion (12) to be fit into the front receptacle (52). A spring (40) is mounted onto the female connector (F) and deforms to spread as the female connector (F) is connected to the male connector (M). The connectors are locked in a properly connected state by a spring force of the spring. Engaging recesses (54) are provided on the outer surface of the male connector (M) and engage with the spring (40). The recesses (54) are recessed inwardly of the outer surface of the front receptacle (52) and are more backward than a connecting bottom surface (53) on a back end of the inner surface of the front receptacle (52).

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting to a terminal post. The electrical connector includes a housing body, a contact and a locking release member. The housing body includes a post receiving passage for receiving the terminal post therein. The contact is provided in the post receiving passage and is positioned about the circumference of the post receiving passage. The contact will make an electrical engagement with a terminal post inserted into the post receiving passage regardless of the orientation of the terminal post with respect to the contact. The locking release member is moveably mounted to the housing body and is moveable between a first position and a second position. The locking release member cooperates with a locking spring member. The locking spring member has a locking section which cooperates with a recess of the terminal post when the locking release member is in the first position.

Abstract: A lever connector includes a female connector, a male connector and a lever. The female connector includes a frame having a flange portion protruding toward a straight direction perpendicular to a direction in which the female connector and the male connector are to be fitted with each other. The flange portion includes a locking portion with flexibility. The lever includes a locked portion locked with the locking portion in a normal fitted state. The locking portion does not abut on a hole edge of an attachment hole formed on a panel in a state where the locked portion is locked with the locking portion, and abuts on the hole edge of the attachment hole in a state where the locked portion is not locked with the locking portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting to a terminal post. A contact is provided in electrical engagement with the terminal post regardless of the orientation of the contact with respect to the terminal post. A locking slide is moveably mounted to the housing body. A first reference member is provided on a first end of the body of the connector, the first reference member is provided proximate a first sidewall of the body of the connector. A second reference member is provided on the first end of the body of the connector, the second reference member is provided proximate a second sidewall of the body of the connector. When the locking slide is in the prelocked position, the first reference member is visible and when the locking slide is in the locked position, the second reference member is visible.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a first connector having a first casing and a plurality of contacts and a second connector having a second casing and a plurality of mating contacts. The first and second connectors are configured to transition between an unassembled condition and an assembled condition to connect the plurality of contacts together with the mating contacts. The second connector supports a connector position assurance (CPA) element. In the unassembled condition, the CPA element abuts against a surface borne by one of connectors, thereby preventing movement of the CPA element relative to the second connector between a safety and an active position. In the assembled condition, the CPA element does not abut against the surface and is movable relative to the second connector between the safety and active positions, so as to connect the mating contact carried by the CPA element with the corresponding contact.

Abstract: A safety plug device that is disposed in a high-voltage battery to interrupt power supply. The device includes a female housing, a male housing, and a grip part. The female housing includes a terminal part and the male housing is equipped with a fuse and is removably coupled to the female housing. The grip part is slidable on the male housing in forward and backward directions, is simultaneously coupled to the male housing in a vertical direction, and is equipped with an interlock pin connected to an interlock connector at a rear end thereof. In particular, the grip part slides forward to release the interlock pin and to be coupled to the male housing, to allow the grip part and the male housing to be removed in an upward direction to interrupt the power supply.

Abstract: The operation of a lock member and the check thereof are easily and reliably enabled with a simple configuration while achieving downsizing. When a movable lock engagement part is moved along a lock guide part in a state in which a fixed lock latch part provided on either one of first and second electrical connectors is in an arrangement relation that the fixed lock latch part is overlapped with the lock guide part provided on the other one in a mating direction, the movable lock engagement part is engaged with or released from the fixed lock latch part. An operation of engaging or releasing the movable lock engagement part with/from the fixed lock latch part is carried out in a state in which the operation can be visually checked through a housing-operation opening and facing the electrical connectors.

Abstract: A bus structure includes a positioning rail, a bus body and bus bars. The bus body has a projecting portion and a depressed portion. The projecting portion has a ramp. A terminal block includes a housing and a connector, one of which includes a projecting portion and a depressed portion. The depressed portion has a ramp. Also disclosed is a terminal block assembly formed by combining the bus structure and the terminal block. The projecting portion of one of the housing and the connector engages with the depressed portion of the bus body and the projecting portion of the bus body is inlaid into the depressed portion of one of the housing and the connector, so that the ramps of the bus body and of the terminal block retain each other, thereby effectively preventing reverse combination between the bus structure and the terminal block, and preventing breakage of components thereof.

Abstract: When a power supply plug 40 is inserted into a case 20, a swing pin 43 of the power supply plug 40 pushes a slidable pin 57 in the case 20. Then, when an engaging part 45 of the power supply plug 40 provided at the tip end of the swing pin 43 is engaged with an engaging part 59, the slidable pin 57 is restored to its original position at a mouth, and the periphery of the swing pin 43 abuts against the periphery of the slidable pin 57, and thus the power supply plug 40 and the case 20 are locked. In addition, a locking device 50 having the slidable pin is disposed at the back of the case 20, and a first waterproof wall 30 and a second waterproof wall 34 are provided at positions closer to the mouth than the locking device 50.

Abstract: A security adapter for an electronic device comprises a body, a device connector and host connectors that include a male connector and a female connector and an interlocking structure. The host connector is capable of engaging with a host, and the device connector is capable of engaging with an electronic device. In a first position, the interlocking structure is configured to lock an unlocked engagement of the interlocking structure to the device connector, and in a second position, the interlocking structure is configured to unlock a locked engagement of the interlocking structure to the device connector. Electronic circuitry of the security adapter is operable to identify the security adapter to the host. The electronic circuitry communicates with an access control application running on the host for controlling data access operations between the host and a device that is connectable to the security adapter.

Abstract: A charging coupling (1) for a motor vehicle (2) has a receiving device (3) with a receiving section (4) for receiving a charging plug (7) and a locking device (11) having a locking section (13) that can be displaced into the receiving section (4) approximately perpendicularly with respect to an introduction direction (E) of the charging plug (7) into the receiving section (4) for locking the charging plug (7) in the receiving device (3) in a charging position. A cover (16) having a sealing device (21) is provided for closing the receiving section (4) in a dust-tight and water-tight manner when the charging plug (7) is removed from the receiving section (4).

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting to a terminal post. A contact is provided in electrical engagement with the terminal post regardless of the orientation of the contact with respect to the terminal post. A locking slide is moveably mounted to the housing body. A first reference member is provided on a first end of the body of the connector, the first reference member is provided proximate a first sidewall of the body of the connector. A second reference member is provided on the first end of the body of the connector, the second reference member is provided proximate a second sidewall of the body of the connector. When the locking slide is in the prelocked position, the first reference member is visible and when the locking slide is in the locked position, the second reference member is visible.

Abstract: A cable connector with spring-loaded plunger comprises a sleeve and a plunger module. The sleeve is a hollow cylinder with two open ends and formed with a spring bore portion. The plunger module is disposed in the spring bore portion and comprises a plunger slidably disposed in the spring bore portion. The plunger partially penetrates the spring bore portion toward the center of the sleeve. One end of the sleeve thickens inwardly to form a plug connector retaining portion. The cable connector with spring-loaded plunger can effectively decrease the rate of unit aging in connection and disconnection.

Abstract: A safety lock device for locking a charging connector in a charging receptacle of an electric vehicle is provided. The safety lock device includes a locking pin movable between a first position and a second position, an actuator configured to drive the locking pin between the first position and second position, a sensor configured to measure information used in determining a distance the actuator has driven the locking pin and a control unit electrically connected to the sensor and configured to receive the measured information from the sensor and determine the status of the safety lock based on the measured information received from the sensor. The charging connector and charging receptacle may be part of a Fast Charge coupler.

Abstract: Provided is a portable device's protecting case having a sliding connector, the portable device's protecting case including: a sliding connector 100 capable of reciprocating in a specific direction in the protecting case, wherein the sliding connector 100 is provided with a connector 120 connected to a connection port of the portable device, the connection port of the portable device is electrically connected to a circuit apparatus in the protecting case through the connector 120, and when the sliding connector 100 is pushed to the central direction of the protecting case in a state in which the portable device is inserted into the protecting case, the connector 120 and the connection port of the portable device are connected to each other.

Abstract: A plug fixing apparatus for fixing a plug to a socket of an electronic device and includes a locking member slidably connected to the electronic device adjacent to the socket. The locking member includes a blocking portion. The blocking portion of the locking member is capable of engaging with the plug and preventing the plug from being pulled out of the socket.