Abstract: High-rigidity stainless steel sheet is provided for CPU socket frames or retention covers that are lower in cost and have a better fastening performance compared to conventional ones. The stainless steel sheet has a Young's modulus ET in the T direction that is 210 GPa or above, an 0.2% yield strength ?0.2L in the L direction that is from 500 to 900 MPa, and an 0.2% yield strength ?0.02T in the T direction that is from 600 to 900 MPa, with the L direction being steel sheet rolling direction and the T direction being a direction perpendicular to the rolling direction (that is, a direction perpendicular to both the rolling direction and the sheet thickness direction). In the stainless steel sheet, the relationship between the Young's modulus EL (GPa) in the L direction and the Young's modulus ET (GPa) in the T direction is preferably EL?ET?15.

Abstract: The present invention Provides a discharge tube connector which suppresses the occurrence of a damage of a discharge tube at the time of installation and can be easily installed. An end electrode of the discharge tube and a board electrode on a circuit board can be electrically connected with each other through a conductive connection portion without using lead wires, so a damage such as a crack and the like, of a light-emitting portion of the discharge tube can be avoided. When a holding portion is made of a rubber-like elastic material, the conductive connection portion has rubber-like elasticity, so the conductive connection portion can be pressed between the end electrode and the board electrode on the circuit board to conductively connect the end electrode with the board electrode. Therefore, the soldering operation can be omitted. Thus, installation does not take time, so a manufacturing cost can be reduced.

Abstract: A fastening device for a low-profile fuses of vehicle, which can achieve simple and robust coupling of the low-profile fuse while enabling the fuse to be easily connected to or disconnected from a vehicular junction box, is disclosed. The fastening device serves to connect or disconnect the low-profile fuse to or from the junction box via upward/downward movement thereof while maintaining coupling between the low-profile fuse and the junction box, and includes a socket integrally formed at an upper surface of the junction box and having plug coupling recesses and a fuse connecting recess indented in the upper surface of the junction box, terminals being disposed inside the fuse connecting recess so as to be exposed to the outside, and a plug vertically movably coupled in the socket while being coupled laterally with the low-profile fuse to enable connection or disconnection between the low-profile fuse and the terminals.

Abstract: A cradle for containing a portable electronic device of the present invention has a main body and a clip. The main body is used for enabling the bottom of the portable electronic device to lean on the main body. The clip has a rotating member and a pressing member. The rotating member is pivoted on the main body, the pressing member is detachably connected to the rotating member, and the pressing member presses against the top portion of the portable electronic device.

Abstract: A SATA data connector is provided, which is with a power supply circuit. Accordingly, the SATA data connector comprises a male data connector and a female data connector. The male data connector is with a male signal interface that has seven male data connection pins, wherein the male data connection pins consist of four data pins, a power supplying pin, and two ground pins, wherein the power supplying pin connects with a power line of a circuit board. Corresponding to the male data connector, the female data connector is with a female signal interface that has seven female data connection pins as well, wherein the female data connection pins consist of four data pins, a power receiving pin, and two ground pins.

Abstract: A bracket mounted product, such as a floodlight, is provided having a dual latch bracket with integral strap tensioning and wire splicing for mounting on tubing or another suitable mounting structure, featuring a mounting arrangement and a splicing latch arrangement. The mounting arrangement has a mounting base for supporting the light or other suitable product or device on the tubing or another suitable mounting structure, and has a mounting strap for wrapping around the tubing or other suitable mounting structure.

Abstract: A multiple split ring clamp for securing a printed circuit board on a cathode ray tube, in which the clamp first split ring has overlapping jaws and teeth on each end of the jaws, wherein the jaws and teeth are adapted to engage and hold the clamp on the cathode ray tube, and wherein the clamp has a second ring and stand-off which is adapted for removably securing a printed circuit board on but spaced apart from the first ring and cathode ray tube. The first split ring may be connected to but independent from the second ring and standoff so that movement of the clamp will not affect the position of the stand-off.

Abstract: Universal Portable Power Pack is a plastic and impact resistant housing capable of covering a set of double A batteries. A wire running from the housing and operatively connected to the batteries leads to a typical 12 VDC socket that accepts any standard car adaptor. The device works by allowing a user to plug any electronic device that has a car adaptor into the socket to power the device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lamp comprising a lamp bulb (2) and a lamp base (3), which lamp base (3) comprises a projection (4) located in a substantially central position of the lamp base (3) and extending in a direction away from the lamp bulb (2), at least one lock-engaging portion (6), and a substantially flat base surface (5) opposed to the lamp bulb (2) and surrounding the projection (4), characterized in that the at least one lock-engaging portion (6) is located on the edge of the base surface (5) surrounding the projection (4) remote from the central projection.

Abstract: A clamp for securing a printed circuit board on a cathode ray tube, in which the clamp has a split ring with overlapping jaws and teeth on each end of the jaws, wherein the jaws and teeth are adapted to engage and hold the clamp on the cathode ray tube, and wherein the clamp has an stand-off which is adapted for removably securing a printed circuit board on but spaced apart from the cathode ray tube. The split ring may be connected to but independent from the standoff so that movement of the clamp will not affect the position of the stand-off.

Abstract: An airbag module has an inflator activated via an electrical connector. The inflator includes an initiation assembly having an initiator and a receptacle that retains the connector. The initiator may have a single, center pin. The initiator may be encased by a body and cover, which may be attached together by molding, vibratory welding, electromagnetic welding, or snap fitting. The connector may have projections that extend from a main body to facilitate retention of the connector by a collar, washer, a retainer attached to the body, or by the inflator housing. The body may be seated in a collar having an annular ridge that presses into the body to form a seal. The connector may have a rib designed to mesh with splines of the receptacle to enable engagement of the connector with the receptacle in multiple orientations, while preventing relative rotation between the connector and the initiator after assembly.

Abstract: The present invention provides for a device allowing the mounting of laminated fuses onto a fuse support using a preferably square washer that is positionally held by a plurality of stops incorporated into said fuse support. The plurality of stops and square washer preventing the rotational movement of the nut being tightened during mounting of the laminated fuse from distorting or breaking said laminated fuse.

Abstract: A holder for a lamp with a glass vessel and a lamp base includes at least one spring element and at least one connecting part which can move relative to the spring element between two positions. In the first position the locking part thereby enters into contact with the spring element to that this is blocked and pressed against the lamp base of a lamp inserted in the bushing of the holder. In the second position the locking part exerts no or only reduced pressure on the spring element.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) includes matable first connector (200) and second connector (300). The first connector includes a first housing (1) forming a pair of flanges (12) on a pair of ends thereof and a pair of first guiding members (13) extending perpendicular thereto, a pair of fastening members (5) and a pair of blocking members (6). Each flange includes a first face (122) and an opposite second face (124). A mounting aperture (120) is defined through the flange and a cutout (121) recesses from the first face to communicate with the mounting aperture. The blocking member is received in the cutout and is secured between the fastening member and the flange. The second connector includes a second housing (8) forming a pair of second guiding members (84) corresponding to the first guiding members.

Abstract: A fuse arrangement for use in a vehicle is provided having a configuration wherein a common bus terminal connected to a voltage supply is connected to terminals of one or more axial fuses. The other fuse terminals are, in turn, connected to a wiring harness that is located on an opposite side of the fuse box from the common bus terminal in a base of a fuse box. Additionally, the present invention includes a fuse array including a planar substrate with fuses constructed on the substrate by film metallization. Furthermore, the invention includes a carrier strip used for packaging automotive fuses that is made of a flexible material capable of being rolled into a package for shipping to an end user. The invention also includes a mini fuse having reduced terminal spacing for use in vehicles with mixed voltage systems wherein the reduced terminal spacing fuse is used for a particular voltage.

Abstract: A connecting structure of a fuse link 21 and external terminals 22,23 is provided, wherein a terminal connecting nut 27 is screwed to a male threaded portion 26 projecting through a metallic fuse member 25 of the fuse link 21 retained in a setting portion 24 so as to secure the external terminal 22 to the metallic fuse member 25 in a conductive state and a terminal connecting bolt 28 is put through both of the external terminal 23 and the metallic fuse member 25 and is screwed to a female threaded portion 68 so as to secure the external terminal 23 to the metallic fuse member 25 in a conductive state.

Abstract: A method for the attachment of electrical components to circuit boards where the electrical components are enclosed by a housing and held in place by a retaining device. The method enables a smaller and more compact construction for switching devices. The connection of the electrical components with the housing enclosing them creates a additional point for the absorption of thermal and mechanical stresses in addition to the connection with the circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical connector (10) for mounting a leaded electronic component (70) to a circuit board (80) includes a housing (12) having a base (18) with side walls (44) and at least one end wall (30) extending upwardly therefrom together defining a component-receiving cavity (50) extending to an entrance along an insertion face 14. The housing (12) further includes at least first and second terminals (54) disposed in respective terminal-receiving passageways (32). Each terminal (54) has a lead-terminating section (56) exposed to the insertion face (14) for terminating to a respective component lead (80) during component insertion. Side walls (44) include inwardly directed retention latches (46) parallel to and spaced above base (18) and dimensioned to engage and extend over a respective portion of an upper surface of said electronic component to secure said component in said cavity upon full component insertion.

Abstract: An option card retainer (10) includes a first elongated leg member (14) and a second elongated leg member (15). The two leg members (14, 15) are aligned with their upper ends connected by a bridge structure (16). The first leg member (14) includes a first clip structure (18) at its lower end and the second leg member (15) includes a second clip structure (19) at its lower end. A biasing device (20) is located beneath the bridge structure (16) between the first and second leg members. The retainer (10) is fastened over an option card (11) with the biasing device (20) compressed between the bridge structure (16) and a top edge (26) of the option card with the clip structures (18, 19) in a gripping engagement with an underside of the option card connector (12).

Abstract: A portable notebook computer assembly having a notebook computer which attaches to an extension module. Both the notebook computer and the extension module are compact, lightweight, and portable. The extension module contains peripheral features that enable the notebook computer to gain access to the peripheral features. A more secure mechanical juncture is formed between the notebook computer and the extension module to allow for a better electrical connection. Three, instead of four contact points are formed between the notebook computer and the extension module. Two of the three junctures are the two buckles while the third is a guide holder, consisting of a continuum of points along one edge of the device opposite from the buckles. With this improved design, the notebook computer can attach better mechanically and electrically to the extension module.

Abstract: A fuse holder for securely retaining a fuse in a captive, pre-set position relative to a fuse box when the fuse is temporarily removed from electrical connection with a fuse receptacle of the fuse box, the pre-set position keeping the fuse readily available for reinsertion into the fuse receptacle. The fuse holder has a cover that when closed prevents removal of the fuse from the top side of the holder and when open permits removal of the fuse. The fuse holder further has fuse retaining nubs that permit the fuse to be inserted into the holder from below, this feature making the holder compatible with automated assembly of the fuse box.

Abstract: A theft-resistant assembly for screw base compact fluorescent lamps of the type having at least one U-tube integrated with and extending from an adapter member. The adapter member has a threaded portion for engagement with a lamp socket. The assembly includes a ring for disposition around a protrusion of the lamp socket protrusion, arms upstanding from the ring with each of the arms having an arm connector thereon, a collar for disposition around the U-tube and for engagement with a top surface of the adapter member, and legs depending from the collar with each of the legs having a leg connector thereon. The leg connectors are lockingly engageable with the arm connectors, respectively, to lock the collar to the ring, whereby to lock the adapter member to the socket.

Abstract: A printed circuit board coupling device for use with a cathode ray tube is disclosed in which a coupling device is attached to one side of the circuit board by fastening devices. The coupling device includes a holder having generally ring shaped arcuate ribs extending from a support plate thereof. A support aperture is formed in the center of the ring shaped arcuate ribs and receives the base of the neck to encompass and fasten the center of the base, while fastening tabs and clips are integrally formed on the support plate to engagedly secure to the side of the circuit board, thereby evenly distributing the weight of the circuit board.

Abstract: An information processing apparatus in which arbitrary removal of a device for processing information accommodated within an opening within the main body can be prevented, regardless of operation of an eject button or the like, and to provide an information processing apparatus in which such prevention can be realized in a simple structure and at a low cost. A removal preventing latch is provided and inserted into an aperture within the main body of the information processing apparatus and through a corresponding aperture within the device for processing information. A cover for the main body may then be selectively locked in a closed position, preventing removal of the removal preventing latch while the cover is closed. A keyboard is preferably mounted to the cover for the main body.

Abstract: A connection terminal includes a pair of connection portions interconnected through a fusion portion, and each of the connection portions is defined by a bottom plate, opposite side plates formed respectively on opposite sides of the bottom plate, and a top plate. A spring portion extending from the top plate is folded back from a front side thereof to be disposed within the connection portion so that a mating connection terminal can be held between the spring portion and the bottom plate. The connection terminal is stamped from an electrically-conductive metal sheet in such a manner that the spring portion extending from the top plate is extended along and disposed generally adjacent to the fusion portion before the spring portion is folded back.

Abstract: A fuse mounting bracket assembly for air-insulated, live front padmounted switchgear is provided that in a first configuration permits only one type of fuse to be selectively mounted in the bracket assembly and in a second configuration allows only a second different type of fuse to be selectively mounted in the bracket assembly. The bracket assembly includes a main frame having an end wall and two side walls with slots being provided in the side walls for pivotally receiving opposed, outwardly extending mounting protuberances on the selected one type of fuse. A pair of adapters may be selectively mounted on the frame assembly in blocking relationship to the slots and which present components that extend inwardly toward one another from respective side walls for engagement with a mounting hook on a second type of fuse, thus allowing the fuse mounting bracket assembly to be selectively configured for either of the two types of fuses with minimum overall parts requirements.

Abstract: A battery contact generally having three integrally formed portions. A first spring portion at a first end is electrically couplable to a rechargeable battery pack. A second spring portion at a second end is electrically coupled to a battery charging circuit. A retaining spring portion is located therebetween. The first, second and retaining spring portions are formed by a series of bends made in and along a single, electrically conductive, flat metal wire. A housing containing the battery charging circuit has a socket for receiving the rechargeable battery pack. The first spring portion is mechanically and removably retained by the housing and projects into the socket. The second spring portion is positioned between a bottom wall of the housing and a printed circuit board containing the battery charging circuit. The second spring portion is electrically coupled to a printed circuit board contact and is formed to provide multiple bends with additive beam flexure forces.

Abstract: For the attachment of a battery pack to a power hand tool, a plug-type connection is suggested which has a circular insertion part on the battery casing and a corresponding locating arrangement (3) on the power hand tool. Both parts have concentric power contacts and locking means, which when the casing (16) is axially inserted, engage automatically. By a short twist, the locking means can be released, and the battery casing (16) can be removed for recharging.

Abstract: Electrically insulative boots for substantially covering conductive connector housings and, in particular, conductive connector housings with a plug skirt and/or a receptacle skirt. The boots include a first electrically insulative shield connected to a second electrically insulative shield. The first shields include first and second plug flaps and/or first and second receptacle flaps. The flaps cover the plug skirt and/or a receptacle skirt when not connected to a mating connector assembly. The receptacle flaps are cammed away from the receptacle skirt by the plug flaps of a mating connector assembly allowing the plug skirt and receptacle skirt of mating connector assemblies to be adjacent to one another while the extractor of such mated connector assemblies remain electrically insulated.

Abstract: A fan control board and circuit having a central low voltage wiring center as well as a safety interlock for electric heater in which the interlock uses diodes to ensure proper fan operation in the event of miswiring of the heater sequencers. Another feature of the invention is a quick connect for a time delay of the circuit which permits easy insertion and removal thereof for replacement and/or cleaning.

Abstract: An I/O relay interface module for mounting a plurality of relays which are adapted to be connected to individual external I/O devices to be controlled or monitored by a central controller. The I/O module comprises a plurality of relay sockets for detachably receiving the relays, respectively, and a terminal section including wire terminals internally connected to the relays through the sockets for connection between the relays and the external devices. An I/O connector is provided on the I/O module for connection with the central controller to receive therefrom control signals for energizing the relays for control of the associated devices or transmit to the central controller monitor signals from the relays as indicative of the operation of the associated devices.

Abstract: A spring clip arrangement is disclosed for a portable battery powered device which provides an efficient chassis retention feature for a slideably removable electrical chassis in unassociated housing. This retention is accomplished without machine screws and no special tools required. This spring clip arrangement also serves as the electrical contact interface for the associated battery power source insertable in a provided battery compartment.

Abstract: A lightbulb assembly composed of (a) a lightbulb and base in electrical engagement in (b) a wired plug and (c) a keeper to keep the assembly together; the keeper includes a cap with an opening in the upper surface for passage of the bulb and with the axial face of the cap in engagement with the axial face of the bulb base, and not the bulb, and with the annular portion of the cap having a portion on it for normal hooked-up engagement with a companionate portion on the plug to keep the lightbulb in electrical engagement with the wired plug in normal use.

Abstract: The connector lock device for locking two connector housings comprises a roughly triangular protrusion member provided on a first connector housing and an E-shaped latch level member mounted on a second connector housing. The latch lever member includes a central leg portion extending from a movable transverse portion in parallel to and between the two leg portions and formed with a slot and two projected fulcrum portions and a flat depression portion. To lock the two connector housings, the protrusion member is inserted into the slot of the latch lever member. To unlock the two connector housings, the flat depression portion is depressed to pivot the central leg portion about the two fulcrums to release the protrusion member from a claw portion of the movable transverse portion.