Abstract: An cable assembly includes an insulative housing; a plurality of terminals received in the insulative housing; a cable having a plurality of wires connected to the terminals; and a metallic shell enclosing the insulative housing and the terminals, the metallic shell includes a first shell, a second shell and a third shell, the first shell enclosing the second shell, and the third shell arranged between the first shell and the second shell.

Abstract: A plug connector includes an insulating housing having a base body and a tongue portion protruded forwards from the base body, a propping lid which has a base block mounted to a rear of the base body and two insertion bolts protruded forwards from two opposite ends of a front face of the base block with a locking bump protruded at a front of an outside thereof, and a shielding shell having a casing sleeved to the tongue portion. A pair of fastening cavities is opened at two opposite sides of the base body for receiving the insertion bolts therein. The casing has two opposite side strips each elongated rearwards to form a clamping arm with a rear being provided with a locking hole. The clamping arm is inserted into the fastening cavity and coupled with the insertion bolt via the locking bump buckled in the locking hole.

Abstract: A plug connector includes an insulating housing having a base body and a tongue portion protruded forwards from the base body, a propping lid which has a base block mounted to a rear of the base body and two insertion bolts protruded forwards from two opposite ends of a front face of the base block with a locking bump protruded at a front of an outside thereof, and a shielding shell having a casing sleeved to the tongue portion. A pair of fastening cavities is opened at two opposite sides of the base body for receiving the insertion bolts therein. The casing has two opposite side strips each elongated rearwards to form a clamping arm with a rear being provided with a locking hole. The clamping arm is inserted into the fastening cavity and coupled with the insertion bolt via the locking bump buckled in the locking hole.

Abstract: An cable assembly includes an insulative housing having a main portion and a mounting arm extending rearwardly from the main portion, the mounting arm; a plurality of terminals; a cable having a plurality of wires connected to the plurality of terminals, respectively; a latching member including a connecting arm, a latching arm and a retention arm, the retention arm inserted into a positioning hole in the mounting arm, the connecting arm deflected outwardly; and an external cover enclosing the insulative housing and the latching member, the external cover having a deformable button for actuating the latching arm.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) for mating with a mating connector (700) along a mating direction includes an insulative housing (1) defining a passageway and a pair of latching members (2) inserted in the passageway. Each latching member has a resisting portion (21) and a latching portion (22) extending forwardly from the resisting portion and deformable from a first position to a second position for latching with the mating connector. The resisting portion includes an upper section (211) and a lower section formed at opposite sides of the latching portion and respectively abutting against the insulative housing along the mating direction when the latching portion is located in the second position.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes first and second connector members each having respective complementary connecting elements, with the second connector member having an annular insert adapted for tight-fitting insertion in an annular recess of the first connector member. Attached to the second member is a circular spring having inwardly directed resilient tines which engage an outer surface of the second member for coupling the two connector members together in a locked manner. Attached to and disposed about the first member is a fixed apertured outer sleeve and the movable combination of an apertured inner sleeve and a release sleeve. Insertion of the flat blade of a tool into an aligned pair of outer and inner apertures, followed by rotation of the tool, causes its blade to displace the release sleeve into engagement with the spring, bending its tines and releasing the two connector members from one another.

Abstract: A releasably engaging high definition multimedia plug comprises a plug body and an actuator operable with the plug body to move a locking tab of the plug and facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle.

Abstract: A quick lock connector assembly includes of a first electrical connector or receptacle connector, of a complementary electrical connector or plug, of a system for locking and unlocking connectors forming the connection assembly in order to allow its coupling and uncoupling, in which the receptacle connector and the plug each have at their respective ends a system of integrated sleeves and spring housings actuated by a push force. The disclosed embodiments have a particular application in severe environments.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is used to fix a flash drive mounted on a circuit board with a connector. The mounting apparatus is mounted on the circuit board and receives the flash drive and connector therein. The mounting apparatus includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other. An elastic piece and a resilient portion extend toward each other respectively from the first and second sidewall, to resist against opposite sides of the flash drive in response to the flash drive engaging with the connector.

Abstract: An electrical component configured to engage a circuit board having a thru-hole. The thru-hole has a plated portion of conductive material that includes an outward facing contact pad. The component includes a housing having a mounting surface that is configured to be mounted to the circuit board. The component also includes an electrical contact that is coupled to the housing and projects away from the mounting surface. The contact is configured to engage the thru-hole of the circuit board. The contact includes an elongated body that extends along a contact axis to a leading end that is configured to be inserted into a passage of the plated portion. The contact also includes an engagement projection that extends away from the body and is biased against the contact pad to maintain an electrical connection.

Abstract: A flash memory card structure with an external contact structure according to a published standard, such as the USB standard, also includes a second data transmission path, such as a wireless one. A removable cap fits over the card to cover the external contacts when they are not being used as a memory data path. One of two or more different caps may be selected to be placed on the card in order to control operation of the second data transmission path, such as to select the distance of wireless transmission from one of two or more pre-set distances. Power to operate the memory card through the second path, when not connected to a host, may also be provided through the external contacts by including a battery in the caps.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided with a housing having an inlet for receiving an electrical harness, and an outlet for engaging a vehicle receptacle for facilitating electrical charging of a vehicle. The housing includes a plurality of transverse support ribs, a fulcrum and a series of guides. The housing is configured for supporting a distributed load. A latching mechanism, including a lever, linkage and trigger, is externally connected to the housing for selectively attaching the housing to the vehicle receptacle. The lever is pivotally connected to the fulcrum. The linkage is coupled to the lever for pivoting the lever. The trigger is mounted for translation and includes a series of apertures each sized for receiving one of the guides. The trigger actuates the linkage. A shell is disposed over the housing for retaining the latching mechanism to allow repair and/or replacement without exposing electronic components enclosed in the housing.

Abstract: A high definition multimedia interface connector comprising a connector body having an extension configured to be inserted into a high definition multimedia interface receptacle, and at least one projection on an outer surface of the extension to facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle. A corresponding method of releasably securing a high definition multimedia interface plug to a standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle is also provided.

Abstract: A Registered Jack-45 (RJ-45) connector includes a main body, and a cable electrically connected to a rear end of the main body. The main body includes a resilient latching piece formed on a top of the main body. Two opposite sides of the main body each define a slot adjacent to the rear end of the main body, with opposite ends of the slot extending through the top and a bottom of the main body, respectively.

Abstract: A wire connector has an enclosure including a housing and a cap and one or more contacts supported in the enclosure. The contacts each have outer ends opposite wire ports in the cap to receive a stripped end of a wire in a push-in engagement. One set of contacts has a male blade and the other set of contacts has a female socket at the inner or forward ends thereof. The housings are arranged so that two housings are releasably engagable with one another. When two housings are engaged the male contacts electrically engages the female contacts of the other housing. The female contacts include a sacrificial tine that is always first to make and last to break engagement with the male contact so that any degradation due to arcing always occurs at the sacrificial tine.

Abstract: A securely latched power connector assembly includes a male connector and a female connector connected with a first leading wire and a second leading wire, respectively. A first conductive terminal of the male connector has a first buckle portion for retaining a core of the first leading wire. A second conductive terminal of the female connector has a second buckle portion for retaining a core of the second leading wire. When the connectors are combined, a hollow plug of the male connector is inserted into a hollow socket of the female connector, and the first coupling structures of the male connector and the second coupling structures of the female connector are firmly coupled, while the second pin of the second conductive terminal being inserted into the hollow plug to contact with the first pin of the first conductive terminal, thereby achieving electrical connection.

Abstract: A high definition multimedia interface connector comprising a connector body having an extension configured to be inserted into a high definition multimedia interface receptacle, and at least one projection on an outer surface of the extension to facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle. A corresponding method of releasably securing a high definition multimedia interface plug to a standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle is also provided.

Abstract: A releasably engaging high definition multimedia plug comprises a plug body and an actuator operable with the plug body to move a locking tab of the plug and facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle.

Abstract: A releasably engaging high definition multimedia plug comprises a plug body and an actuator operable with the plug body to move a locking tab of the plug and facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle. A corresponding method of releasably securing a high definition multimedia interface plug into standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle is also provided.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing to be attached to a front face of a panel. A panel has a mounting opening through which a rear portion of the housing is inserted. The rear portion of the housing has a lance extending in a direction parallel to the front face of the panel. The mounting opening has a concave portion through which the lance is inserted. When the housing is moved in a first direction along the front face of the panel, a locking piece that continues to a concave portion locks the tip of the lance such that the housing is difficult to move in a second direction.

Abstract: A connector comprises a first connection portion and a second connection portion. The first connection portion comprises a first receiving hole, a first set of conductive terminals received in the first receiving hole and a first hook portion protruded from an outer surface of the first connection portion. The second connection portion comprises a second receiving hole, a second set of conductive terminals and a second hook portion. Wherein the second receiving hole is formed in the inside of the second connection portion. The second hook portion is protruded from a side plate of the second receiving hole. Wherein, at least one of the first hook portion and the second hook portion is elastic.

Abstract: An cable assembly includes an insulative housing with a plurality of terminals; a cable having a plurality of wires respectively connected to the plurality of terminals; a latching member mounted to the insulative housing, the latching member including two latching arms spaced apart from each other along a transversal direction and a connecting portion with two opposite ends thereof joined with the two latching arms, at least one resilient tab extend downwardly from the connecting portion; and an external cover enclosing the insulative housing and the latching member, the external cover having a deformable button disposed proximate to the connecting portion of the latching member.

Abstract: An electrical connector for electrically connecting a terminal to a cord of a peripheral device, the electrical connector including a plug member, a lever arm pivotally attached to the plug member, and a biasing member. The plug member and lever arm each include an engagement claw adapted to engage complementary surfaces on the terminal, and the biasing member imparts a biasing force on the lever arm to force the engagement claws to close onto the complementary surfaces on the terminal. The lever arm advantageously includes a first gripping surface with a contoured concave profile for a user to apply a releasing force against the biasing force to remove the plug member from the terminal. A second surface includes a concave surface for engaging a user's finger and forming a grip bump.

Abstract: A releasably engaging high definition multimedia plug comprises a plug body and an actuator operable with the plug body to move a locking tab of the plug and facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle. A corresponding method of releasably securing a high definition multimedia interface plug to a standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle is also provided.

Abstract: In one embodiment a connector-cable assembly includes a first connector assembly at a first end of an RF cable and a second connector assembly at a second end of the cable. The connector assembly may include an RF connector and a connector module having an orientation guide and means for releasably coupling the connector module to a panel to couple the RF connector to a complementary connector positioned behind the panel. The connector module may also include a strain relief.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly of the invention comprises a butt plug with a contact portion and an electrical connector capable of matching the butt plug. One side of the contact portion has at least one engaging point. The electrical connector comprises an insulating body and a shield casing with at least one bottom wall. A side wall extends upward from at least one side of the bottom wall and the side wall covers at least one part of the insulating body. An opening, which is located at the front of the bottom wall and the side wall, is used for receiving the contact portion. The bottom wall has at least one fastening hole matching the engaging point. Enable the engaging point to slide into the corresponding fastening hole in parallel. When the butt plug is inserted into the shield casing once, the invention can ensure good electrical connection.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1) with an engaging portion (1b), a plurality of contacts (2) received in the inslulitive housing (1) with a contacting portion (22) disposed in the engaging portion (1b) and at least one latch (4) received in the insulative housing (1) with a locking portion (42a) exposed at outside of the insulative housing (1). The latch (4) has a retaining portion (41) hold in the insulative housing (1) and a locking arm (42) unitarily connecting with the retaining portion (41) obliquely.

Abstract: A socket with a plug retention structure which includes an upper housing, a lower housing, at least two flexible pieces, and a control unit. The lower housing includes at least two insertion holes. The interior of the lower housing defines an accommodating space. Two flexible pieces are placed in the accommodating space associated with the lower housing. Each of the two flexible pieces has a fulcrum and at least one flexible plate. One end of the flexible plate is connected to the fulcrum, and the other end of the flexible plate forms an abutting portion. The abutting portions of the two flexible pieces correspond to the two insertion holes. The control unit is movably placed in the accommodating space associated with the upper housing. The control unit is configured to selectively press the flexible plates.

Abstract: A releasably engaging high definition multimedia plug comprises a plug body and an actuator operable with the plug body to move a locking tab of the plug and facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle. A corresponding method of releasably securing a high definition multimedia interface plug into standard high definition multimedia interface receptacle is also provided.

Abstract: A releasably engaging high definition multimedia plug comprises a plug body and an actuator operable with the plug body to move a locking tab of the plug and facilitate releasable engagement of the plug with a standard high definition multimedia receptacle.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an elongated insulative housing and a plurality of terminals retained in the housing. The housing defines a mating face, a rear wall opposite to the mating face, two slots opening to the mating face and arranged side by side. A plurality of terminals are secured in the insulative housing. Each terminal defines a contact portion exposing to the corresponding slot. A latch integrally extends from the rear wall forwardly and is located between the two slots, the latch has two arms separated by a groove thereby providing resiliency.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) for mating with a mating connector (800) along a mating direction includes an insulative housing (1), a pair of latches (7) and a number of terminals (5) received in the insulative housing. The insulative housing has a front face (11), a pair of side walls (13) each defining an opening (131), a pair of receiving spaces (12, 14) defined between the pair of side walls, and a partition (16) disposed between the pair of receiving spaces. The pair of latches are mounted in the openings and each formed with an engaging portion (75). The latch resiliently yields in the opening along a moving direction perpendicular to the mating direction to permit the engaging portion moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position.

Abstract: An extended universal serial bus (USB) storage device is described herein. According to one embodiment, an extended USB storage device includes a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) having a flash memory device and a flash controller mounted thereon, and an extended USB connector plug coupled to the PCBA for providing a USB compatible interface between an external device and the flash memory device and the flash controller, wherein the extended USB connector plug includes a first end used to couple to the external device and a second end coupled to the flash memory device and the flash controller. In one embodiment, a front piece (1701) includes a metal case (1706) for shielding and a tongue (1709) with contact pins (1781, 1782) and a rear piece (1702) includes a tip portion (1713) with contacts (1783). When the rear tip portion (1713) is inserted into the front piece the contact pins (1783) engage the contact pins (1781, 1782).

Abstract: A socket with a plug retention structure which includes an upper housing, a lower housing, at least two flexible pieces, and a control unit. The lower housing includes at least two insertion holes. The interior of the lower housing defines an accommodating space. Two flexible pieces are placed in the accommodating space associated with the lower housing. Each of the two flexible pieces has a fulcrum and at least one flexible plate. One end of the flexible plate is connected to the fulcrum, and the other end of the flexible plate forms an abutting portion. The abutting portions of the two flexible pieces correspond to the two insertion holes. The control unit is movably placed in the accommodating space associated with the upper housing. The control unit is configured to selectively press the flexible plates.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector (1c) with a plug (11) which has a handle element (13) which has at least one snap-in unit (19) and one contact support (14) oriented in the plug-in direction (X), and with a bushing (12) whose handle element (40) forms a contact support holder (45) and an opposing snap-in means (44) corresponding to the snap-in means, said opposing snap-in means cooperates with the snap-in means to secure the plug and the bushing in the connected state, wherein the contact support (14) and the contact carrier holder (45) form mutually corresponding positioning means (23, 49) which allow insertion of the plug into the bushing only with the snap-in means facing the opposing snap-in means. The problem of the invention is to create a plug connector which improves in particular the blind insertion of plug and bushing and thus improves the ease of assembly.

Abstract: A plug and jack adapted to fit together with the plug releasably secured in the jack by detent means, so that plug electrical contacts carried by the plug are in electrical connection with jack electrical contacts carried by the jack, wherein spring means are provided which act between the plug and the jack to limit or eliminate movement of the secured plug relative to the jack.

Abstract: An electrical connection box includes: a body; a mounting member which is attached to the body; a shaft portion which is provided on the mounting member; and a shaft receiving portion which is provided on the body and receives the shaft portion rotatably. A first rib is formed on one of the shaft portion and the shaft receiving portion. When the mounting member is attached to the body, the first rib abuts against the other of the shaft portion and the shaft receiving portion.

Abstract: The invention provides a connector plug in which a necessary and sufficient engaging force of a latch can be ensured irrespective of the thickness of a metal case. The connector plug of the invention has: a synthetic-resin made body (10) having a fitting portion (11) to which a counter connector socket is to be fitted, and which is projected from one end side; contacts (20) which are held by the body (10); and a metal case (40) which covers the body (10). A latch (30) which, when the fitting portion (11) of the body (10) is inserted into the counter connector socket, causes the fitting portion to be engaged with the counter connector socket, and which is formed by a metal plate is configured separately from the metal case (40). The latch (30) is held by the body (10).

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) for mounting on a printed circuit board (PCB) (1), includes an insulative housing (2), a plurality of electrical contacts (22) received in the insulative housing, a load plate (3) shielding the insulative housing, a screwing element (50) screwed onto the load plate and an elastic piece (51). The screwing element is screwed onto an upper surface of the load plate. The screwing element defines a channel (5010) therein. The elastic piece forms a pair of hook portions (511). The hook portions extend through the load plate and lock the screwing element at a locking position, the hook portions of the elastic piece engage the channel of the screw element so as to indicate the locking position.

Abstract: A feeder terminal connected to the core wire of the feeder cable is installed in the storage chamber of the terminal storage box, and the feeder cable and the feeder terminal are gripped to be fixed between the terminal storage box and the lid such that the feeder socket is assembled. The feeder socket is inserted into the socket hole formed in the terminal cover to connect the feeder terminal to the power receiving terminal communicated with the electromagnetic operation unit.

Abstract: A coaxial plug and socket connector includes a coaxial plug and a bulkhead socket. The socket has: an outer conductor shell, and coaxial cable and mating ends. The shell inside wall, adjacent the mating end, has a latching edge groove. The plug has: an outer conductor shell having mating and coaxial cable ends, a latching sleeve fitting round and axially displaceable relative to the plug shell. The latching sleeve has axial slots at its mating end forming elastically resilient latching tongues having, at their mating ends, a latching edge extending radially outwardly to latch onto the socket groove latching edge. An unlocking sleeve surrounding and displaceable axially relative to the latching sleeve has a ramp sloping radially outwardly toward the cable end. The ramp cooperates with a groove on an inside face of the unlocking sleeve so unlocking sleeve displacement relative to the latching sleeve bends the tongues inwardly.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulating housing having a front frame and a rear frame engaged with the front frame. The front frame defines at least two receiving grooves at a top portion and a bottom portion thereof respectively. The rear frame defines at least one fixing groove passing through a front portion thereof. At least one latch member has a hollowed bearing portion extending from both distal ends thereof to form two resilient arms. The bearing portion and the resilient arms are received in the fixing groove of the rear frame. A tip end of each resilient arm extending into the corresponding receiving groove protrudes to form a limiting portion which is exposed out of the receiving groove of the front frame, and a plurality of terminals is disposed in the insulating housing respectively.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) for mounting on a printed circuit board (PCB) (1), includes an insulative housing (2), a plurality of electrical contacts (22) received in the insulative housing, a load plate (3) shielding the insulative housing, a screwing element (50) screwed onto the load plate and an elastic piece (51). The screwing element is screwed onto an upper surface of the load plate. The screwing element defines a channel (5010) therein. The elastic piece forms a pair of hook portions (511). The hook portions extend through the load plate and lock the screwing element at a locking position, the hook portions of the elastic piece engage the channel of the screw element so as to indicate the locking position.

Abstract: A cable coupling apparatus includes a base defining a connector channel. A connector coupling feature is located on the base and operable to couple a connector positioned in the connector channel to the base. A socket coupling member is resiliently coupled to and extends from the base. A securing member is located on the socket coupling member, wherein the securing member comprises a socket coupling member release surface that is oriented relative to a connector removal direction at an angle of greater than 90 degrees such that the socket coupling member may be deflected by the movement of the base in the connector removal direction and the resulting engagement of a socket surface and the socket coupling member release surface on the securing member in order to remove a connector coupled to the base from a socket.

Abstract: An electric connector includes an insulative housing of such a shape as to be engageable on a front side thereof with a mating connector, a contact group including a plurality of contacts, a shield cover for surrounding outer surfaces of the housing, and a metal shield plate for impedance matching. The contacts are arranged in a widthwise direction of the connector so as to correspond to contacts of the mating connector. Proximal ends of the contacts are held and fixed in terminal insertion holes formed in the housing and leading ends of the contacts being exposed from the terminal insertion holes. The metal shield plate has a width thereof corresponding to a lateral length of the contact group and is disposed between the shield cover and the contact group and facing the contact group.

Abstract: A USB locking structure mainly includes a USB socket and a collar. The USB socket is disposed with a plurality of locking pieces. The collar has a rectangular through hole in the middle for being movably fitted on the USB socket. In use, after a USB plug is inserted into the USB socket, the locking pieces are engaged in locking slots of the USB plug. The collar reciprocally slides outside the USB socket so as to press against the locking pieces to catch the USB plug or be separated from the locking pieces to release the USB plug. Thereby, the present invention is quite convenient in operation.

Abstract: A structure of an electronic connector that can be plugged by inserting from top-to-down direction is disclosed. The electronic connector has a connector case and a Seat connector. The connector case has a plurality of terminal holes for receiving terminals, and a recession is formed at the center of the connector case. A buckle is formed underneath the recession, and has a protrusion hook. The seat connector case has a plurality of terminal holes for receiving terminals, and buckling troughs corresponding to the buckles on the connector case, and the buckling troughs have a buckling plate extending there-from.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes a first metal part (1a) defining a shrouded mating interface (110) having a top surface, and a first rear portion (12); a second metal part (1b) accommodated in the first metal part (12) and having a second rear portion (13) jointly defining a receiving space with the first rear portion; an insulated housing (2) along with terminals (3) received in the shrouded mating interface; and at least a latch member (136) integrally formed with one of the first and second metal part and extending into the shrouded mating interface, and a hook (1365) formed on a free end of the latch member, and extending through the top surface of the shrouded mating interface, and retracted into the shrouded mating interface when external force is applied.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connection (1) which comprises a connector and an associated connector holder and is fastened in a front panel, with a securing element (20) being used to secure the connector against being pulled out when inserted in the connector holder, with the securing element (20) having at least one latching element (24) and at least one cover part, with the latching element (24) being used to connect the securing element (20) to the connector holder and/or the front panel in a captive manner, and with the cover part of the securing element (20) covering a grip region (13) of the connector and/or clamping the cable (15) behind the grip region (13), and to an associated securing element (20).

Abstract: A two-part connector can be achieved for high performance situations using blind-mate insertion by using power activation. In one embodiment, the male and female portions of a standard RF connector can be securely mated so as to achieve high performance without the need for a screw type locking mechanism. Power activation is achieved, in one embodiment, by pneumatic actuation of a piston having fingers which engage an outer edge of a housing formed around the female portion of the connector so as to pull the female portion into a tight mating relationship with the male portion.