Abstract: A system for coupling plugs and receptacles comprises a deformable base extending along an axis from a first end, through a middle portion and to a second end along a non-linear path, first connectors mounted to the base at different axial positions, a housing extending linearly from a third end to a fourth end, second connectors located on the housing at different linear positions, and a closure mechanism configured to deform the base such that each connector of the first connectors aligns with and is couplable to a corresponding connector of the second connectors. A method for coupling plugs and sockets comprises coupling a first plug extending from a base to a first socket located in a housing, aligning a second plug extending from the base with a second socket located in the housing, and flexing the base to bring the second plug into engagement with the second socket.

Abstract: A mounting assembly for an electrical fixture can include an upper unit and a lower unit that be releaseably retained together and including respective contacts that touch when the upper and lower units are retained together to create an electric pathway. The units can further include respective contacts for a neutral or ground connection. The assembly can also include a device in electrical contact with both of the contacts of the lower unit to draw power. The lower unit can also include a third contact and a power distribution circuit to deliver a level of electrical power to the third contact that is different than power available through the other contact of the lower unit. In a system of the mounting assemblies, each mounting assembly can include also include a transceiver to communicate with one another.

Abstract: High-speed data transmissions through a CPU socket are facilitated with CPU socket contacts that have a CPU socket contact body that improves bandwidth throughput. The CPU socket contact body is partially suspended from a CPU socket contact and may include a cavity. The CPU socket contact body includes capacitive impedance that substantially cancels an inductive impedance of the CPU socket contact. Canceling the inductive impedance causes the CPU socket contact to operate like an impedance-matched coaxial transmission line, which enables better bandwidth throughput than a non-impedance matched transmission line.

Abstract: A connector is disclosed. The connector comprises a housing having a receiving passageway, an insert having a slot in a surface of the insert, and a contact. The contact is disposed in the slot, and the insert is disposed in the receiving passageway.

Abstract: The invention relates to a press-in contact, a component assembly comprising at least one contact receptacle and a press-in contact, and a method for manufacturing a press-in contact, The method comprising producing a rough contour, in particular a punched contour, of a press-in contact, with a connecting body and two limbs which adjoin the latter and are arranged opposite each other, wherein the limbs have press-in regions and end regions which face away from the connecting body and have contact portions which face each other and are spaced apart from each other in a defined manner, and reshaping the limbs, comprising moving the end regions of the limbs toward each other by at least partial plastic deformation of at least one of the limbs, wherein the contact portions of the limbs touch in a defined manner at least in sections after being relieved of load.

Abstract: A coupling device, in particular a multiple coupling (1), connects a first line portion to a second line portion by a first coupling body (3) and second coupling body (5). A connection unit (23, 25) can be inserted into an accommodating opening (41, 42) in each coupling body (3, 5). A plug-in connection between line portions having electric conductors has an electrical connector (63) with plug-shaped and/or socket-shaped contact elements (67, 69). The connection unit (23, 25) is a cartridge with a single-part, sleeve-shaped housing (37) having a through-passage (39) accommodating the connector (63).

Abstract: A contact for connecting a first object and a second object. The contact includes a base to be connected to the first object, a connector to be brought into contact with the second object, a support that supports the connector such that the connector is disposed away from the base, and a deformation preventer that prevents deformation of the support.

Abstract: A thermostat that is configured to couple to a wall mountable connector includes a plurality of pins that extend out the back of the thermostat and that are intended to mate with corresponding pin terminals of the wall mountable connector and provide electrical connections between the thermostat and the wall mountable connector. In some cases, the plurality of pins of the thermostat are secured to a printed circuit board within the thermostat housing. A plurality of apertures formed in the back of the thermostat housing may be configured to accommodate the plurality of pins and to help align the printed circuit board with the thermostat housing. This may be particularly beneficial when assembling the printed circuit board with the thermostat housing.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement for a hydraulic displacer unit includes a plurality of sensors which, at least in some sections, are positioned jointly in a sensor housing. The sensors are configured to be contacted via a common plug.

Abstract: An electrical connector with locking structures is disclosed. The electrical connector comprises an insulation housing, two locking plates, multiple power terminals and multiple signal terminals. The insulation housing forms two locking structures, each of which includes a platform, a vertical fastener passage, a horizontal holding passage and a vertical block. There forms a gap between the vertical block and a bottom support wall of the holding passage. Each locking plate is an L type and has a horizontal locking portion, a vertical locking portion and a locking foot. The horizontal locking portion is fixed in the holding passage, the vertical locking portion is clamped in the gap, and the locking foot is used to fix the electrical connector on a circuit board. The locking structure can ensure the locking plate to be fixed on a preset position, thereby protecting the electrical connector when using.

Abstract: A connector (10) includes a capacitor (30) with a capacitor main body (31) extending in a front-back direction and two lead wires (32) extending forward from the front end of the capacitor main body (31). Busbars (50, 60) are arranged before the capacitor (30) and have two electronic component connecting portions (55, 65) to be connected to the lead wires (32). The connector (10) also has a housing with a forwardly open insertion opening (21) into which the capacitor (30) and the busbars (50, 60) are insertable so that the busbars (50, 60) are held. An electronic component holding portion (43) is provided in the housing and includes resiliently deflectable pieces (44) that are configured to clamp the capacitor main body (31) in a deflected state.

Abstract: A motor vehicle ignition assembly. The assembly includes a high voltage tower, a retention clip coupled to the high voltage tower, and a resistor mounted within the retention clip.

Abstract: A device for effecting and verifying a full mating operable engagement between a slidable coupler and a complementary corresponding socket. The coupler and the complementary corresponding socket are received into a receiving region defined between first and second opposing sidewall portions which squeeze the coupler and the complementary corresponding socket together to effect the full mating operable engagement from a partial mating engagement relationship. A method for use of the device to verifying a full mating operable engagement between a slidable coupler and a complementary corresponding socket is also provided.

Abstract: A multipolar connector is provided. It is possible to prevent deformation of a particular pin-shaped terminal of plural pin-shaped terminals arranged in a line in a direction perpendicular to a connection direction of the multipolar connector, and also possible to prevent positional displacements of the particular pin-shaped terminal and other pin-shaped terminals. The multipolar connector (101) includes plural pin-shaped terminals (110) arranged in a line in a direction (arrow X direction) perpendicular to a connection direction (arrow Y direction) of the multipolar connector to extend in the connection direction, and a hold member (120) configured to extend in the direction perpendicular to the connection direction and hold the plural pin-shaped terminals (110) at a predefined pitch.

Abstract: A connector includes an insulating connector body having a contact hole formed in the connector body. A metal shell receives the connector body. An adapter in the contact hole supports a fiber optic terminus. A securing member is located on an exterior surface of the connector body and releasably attaches the adapter to the connector body such that the adapter and terminus can be conjointly and nondestructively inserted into the connector body and conjointly and nondestructively removed from the connector body.

Abstract: Improved pin header assemblies, printed circuit board assemblies and methods of forming the same are disclosed. In an aspect, a method of forming a pin header assembly for use with a printed circuit board is provided. The method includes the step of providing a base formed of an electric insulator. The method further includes the step of forming a plurality of openings through the base. The method further includes the step of inserting a plurality of conductive pins through the openings, wherein a press fit is formed between the conductive pins and the base, and the conductive pins extend from opposite sides of the base.

Abstract: Propagating pin corrections through physically mating devices including bending one of a plurality of connectors of a first mating device; and mating the first mating device having the bent connector with an unmodified second mating device; wherein the mating of the first mating device and the unmodified second mating device bends a connector corresponding to the bent connector of the first mating device.

Abstract: A socket for electrical parts which makes a locater plate fulfill the function satisfactory and enhance the operational feeling of the locater plate. In a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the lock members are fixed on the vertically movable locater plate. The top of the lock member is the first engaging potion formed so as to have a hook shape, and the bent double portion thereof is a second engaging portion. The first engaging portion regulates the downward movement of the locater plate at the bottom position. The second engaging portion which regulates the upward movement and releases the regulation of the upward movement by deforming elastically when a force larger than a predetermined value is applied.

Abstract: An apparatus for protecting an array of pins of an electronic device is provided. The apparatus includes a pin protector defining an array of holes therethrough, wherein each hole is configured to receive one of the pins. The apparatus also comprises a spring element configured to bias the pin protector away from the electronic device toward an end of each of the pins. The spring element is also configured to allow the pin protector to be retracted toward the electronic device to expose the pins for insertion into a socket or similar component.

Abstract: A fully buffered memory module is disclosed having a two piece housing comprised of a primary housing portion and an alignment plate. An array of terminals is included having at least two terminal configurations where the terminals are trapped between the primary housing portion and the alignment plate. A printed circuit board tine of the electrical terminals extend through the alignment plate while a contact portion protrudes into a slot which receives the memory module.

Abstract: A safety plug includes a pair of prongs each prong having a hook portion formed on an end portion of the prong to be locked or engaged with a fastening loop portion formed in a receptacle when plugged in the receptacle to prevent from unexpected withdrawal of the safety plug from the receptacle for enhancing electrical safety and for maintaining a normal power supply to an electric equipment.

Abstract: A terminal through-hole in which a given clearance exists between an inner surface of a terminal through-hole in an insulation plate and a whole peripheral surface of a terminal. The terminal through-hole includes protrusions for correction of alignment. The terminal includes bulged portions that engage the protrusions in the terminal through-hole when an end of the terminal is inserted into a terminal hole in a printed board. Before soldering the end of the terminal to a conductor on the printed board, the insulation plate is moved toward the other end of the terminal and the bulged portions of the terminal no longer engage the protrusions in the terminal through-hole. By thus releasing correction of alignment of the terminal after insertion, the possibility of cracks in the soldered part is reduced.

Abstract: In a lever-fitting type connector, a moving plate is accommodated in a hood part of the male connector housing. The moving plate includes a plurality of temporary engagement parts that can be slidably and temporarily engaged with the male connector housing. These temporary engagement parts are arranged on lines perpendicular to a center axis of a lever in engagement with the male connector housing. The temporary engagement part is positioned on one side of the center axis, while the other temporary engagement parts are positioned on the other side of the center axis.

Abstract: An auxiliary device is used for assisting electrical connection between pins of an electronic component and corresponding contact portions of a printed circuit board. The auxiliary device includes a main body and a plurality of connection parts. The main body has a plurality of perforations for the pins to penetrate therethrough. The connection parts are coupled to the main body and penetrate through corresponding retaining holes of the printed circuit board such that the main body is fixed on the printed circuit board. The pins of the electronic component penetrate through corresponding perforations of the main body and are in contact with corresponding contact portions of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A terminal block (64) of a telecommunications distribution point comprises at least one group of subscriber contacts, at least one group of XDSL contacts, at least two groups of backbone contacts, each backbone contact of the first group being connected to a backbone contact of the second group, and at least one splitter assembly (32) connected to the subscriber contacts, the XDSL contacts and the backbone contacts of the first and/or second group. A distribution point comprises at least one such terminal block.

Abstract: A female connector (F) has female terminal fittings (10), female auxiliary housings (20) for accommodating the female terminal fittings (10), and a female frame for accommodating the female auxiliary housings (20). A male connector (M) has male terminal fittings (40) with tabs (41), male auxiliary housings (50) for accommodating the male terminal fittings (40), and a male frame (60) with a receptacle (61) for accommodating the male auxiliary housings (50) and into which the female connector (F) is fittable. A moving plate (70) is movable backward in the receptacle and has positioning holes (73) into which the tabs (41) are introduced. The moving plate (70) has positioning projections (80), and the female auxiliary housings (20) has positioning recesses (81) engageable with the positioning projections (80). Thus, the moving plate (70) and the female auxiliary housings (20) can be positioned with respect to each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector comprising a first insulating body, and first contact elements supported by said first insulating body, said first insulating body comprising: at least one guiding or catching area having a perimeter defining and limiting said catching area, said catching area being adapted to assure that even for a certain amount of misalignment between said first connector and a second connector supporting second contact elements and adapted to be coupled to said first connector a proper engagement and connection of said first and second, contact elements occurs, thus forming a connector system due to the fact that said guide means provided on said second connector cooperate with said catching area, and guide said first and second connectors into engagement wherein the outer perimeter of said catching area has the shape of one of a square and a rectangle.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an outlet and plug which are coupled with each other to supply electricity to household electric appliances and to a safety outlet and plug which can be safely used by preventing an electric shock and a short circuit occurring when conductive objects are inserted into the outlet. A prong slot of the outlet is formed in a curved shape and a grasper is installed in an inner side of the prong slot. A prong of the plug is also formed in a curved shape such that the prong of the plug is inserted into the prong slot of the outlet. A conductive projection formed on an end of the prong is connected with the grasper of the outlet to thereby supply electricity. Due to the curved shape of the prong slot, a long conductor does not pass through the prong slot, so that an electric shock and a short circuit can be prevented.

Abstract: A connection system for two electrical components, in particular for plugs, multipoint plugs and female multipoint connectors as well as plug-in cards, circuit boards and similar things, has a pin (1), arranged at the first component, and a socket (2) for receiving the pin (1), arranged at the second component. The pin (1) penetrates an opening at the wall section (3) of the first component and is attached with a nut (5) that can be screwed onto the pin (1) at the rear side of this wall section (3). The pin (1) is furnished with a flange (6) that projects over the pin (1) at its circumferential surface. The flange (6) is inserted into a recess of a spacer plate (7) complementary to the flange (6), and the spacer plate (7) is arranged at the wall section (13) of the first component.

Abstract: In an electronic circuit unit having more than two electric connectors, at least one of the connectors gets to have a group of connector pins, penetration-type connector housing, which the group of connector pins can be passed through with clearances, a plate to support the connector pins. This connector can be installed in the printed wiring board easily. Especially, when the electronic circuit unit has many electric connectors and some connectors are the above type, they can be installed in the printed wiring board easily and securely at the same time.

Abstract: A receptacle comprises a receptacle housing having a body, a plug interface portion extending therefrom, and a contact support member with pivot areas formed therein for urging contacts disposed in the housing into alignment. A receptacle further comprises a shielding shell having cantilevered beams formed therein. The shielding shell has a projection extending therefrom for contacting a latch arm extending from the receptacle housing. A shielding gasket is disposed around the shielding shell and has overlapping rows of beams extending therefrom. The shielding gasket also has a projection extending therefrom that is situated in a channel formed in a latch arm. The latch arm is formed as part of a latch plate comprising a latch bar, two latch arms, and at least one projection for contacting ground.

Abstract: In an electronic circuit unit having more than two electric connectors, at least one of the connectors gets to have a group of connector pins, penetration-type connector housing, which the group of connector pins can be passed through with clearances, a plate to support the connector pins. This connector can be installed in the printed wiring board easily. Especially, when the electronic circuit unit has many electric connectors and some connectors are the above type, they can be installed in the printed wiring board easily and securely at the same time.

Abstract: The control device has a printed circuit board with surface-mountable components. A wired component is accommodated in a plug-in connector housing that is mounted on a housing of the control device. The contact pins of the plug-in connector, the connecting wires of the wired component, and the surface-mountable components are soldered in a common working step.

Abstract: A connection system for two electrical components, in particular for plugs, multipoint plugs and female multipoint connectors as well as plug-in cards, circuit boards and similar things, has a pin (1), arranged at the first component, and a socket (2) for receiving the pin (1), arranged at the second component. The pin (1) penetrates an opening at the wall section (3) of the first component and is attached with a nut (5) that can be screwed onto the pin (1) at the rear side of this wall section (3). The pin (1) is furnished with a flange (6) that projects over the pin (1) at its circumferential surface. The flange (6) is inserted into a recess of a spacer plate (7) complementary to the flange (6), and the spacer plate (7) is arranged at the wall section (13) of the first component.

Abstract: This invention relates to a carrier for holding an electric component (4) having a one or more electrical connection pins (6), comprising a frame (2) for holding the component, a pin guide (8), and a flexible portion (10) connecting the pin guide to the frame. The pin guide having one or more channels through it for receiving the electrical connection pins (6). The frame having a base for mounting the carrier to a surface and the flexible portion being adapted to flex to allow the pin guide to move parallel to the connection axis (16) when the pin guide is pressed in a direction along the connection axis.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing (1), a plurality of molded ground buses (2), a plurality of terminals (3), and a stabilizer (4). The housing includes a pair of side walls (12), a pair of end walls (13), a mating face (140) and a bottom wall (15) which together define a cavity (14). The stabilizer defines a plurality of through holes (46). The molded ground buses and signal terminals are inserted in the cavity and secured with a bottom wall (15) of the housing. The stabilizer is inserted into the cavity and adjacent to the mating face with the terminals and molded ground buses extending through the corresponding through holes of the stabilizer and being organized therein. This stabilizer supports the side walls to prevent the side walls from deformation.

Abstract: A media connector assembly with an extended electrical contact capable of non-destructive deflection when various media plugs are placed therein that do not accommodate each contact pin within the media connector. The media connector includes a platform with an arched mid-portion for enlarging the radius of deflection of the contact pins such that the contact pins deflect when a media connector is placed therein at a position further from the aperture receiving the media connector. The arch maintains curved support for the deflected contact pin and assists in the positive contact force applied by the contact pin to the contact of the media plug.

Abstract: An apparatus having a thin metal frame has an opening and a protective rail on each end. Four guide posts extend from the lower surface of the frame to a plate which is spring-biased away from the frame. The plate has pin holes which are arrayed for a particular electrical component having contact pins. The component is loaded into the apparatus by extending the pins through the opening and into the pin holes in the plate. The rails may be flexed outward to accommodate the component before snapping onto and around the ends of the component to fix it from movement relative to the apparatus. The guide posts extend beyond the tips of the pins to provide stand-off protection. The tips of the guide posts are placed in a socket and the assembly is pressed into the socket until the pins seat in it. As the pins are inserted into the socket, the plate is pressed toward the frame to collapse the springs. The apparatus is left permanently installed with the component in the socket.

Abstract: The connector includes at least a terminal accommodating cavity for receiving a receptacle terminal of a rectangular hollow beam. The receptacle terminal has an electrical connection portion including a resilient contact tongue. The terminal accommodating cavity has a pin terminal insertion opening. Furthermore, a distortion preventing member extending from said pin terminal insertion opening is provided in the terminal accommodating cavity. The distortion preventing member is constructed to prevent distortion of a pin terminal even when the pin terminal is incorrectly inserted in a slanting direction through the pin terminal insertion opening into the receptacle terminal. The distortion preventing member has a rising wall rising from a bottom wall of the terminal accommodating cavity. An extended wall is provided to extend from a free end of the rising wall into the terminal accommodating cavity.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a dielectric housing having a front face and a rear face opposite the front face. A mating portion extends from the rear face for mating with a complementary connector. A first contact section is integrally formed on the front face for connecting with a first connector. A second contact section is integrally formed on the front face for connecting with a second connector and includes at least a contact pin extending beyond the front face. An alignment plate having an opening for insertion of the contact pin is assembled to the front face for securely positioning the contact pin.

Abstract: In a contact-making device having a connector strip (1) that is to be fixed on a circuit board (2), a guide plate (3) is arranged between the circuit board (2) and the connector strip (1). The guide plate (3) has cutouts (8) for contact legs (7) of the connector strip (1) and aligns the latter relative to holes (9) in the circuit board (2). The mounting of the contact-making device is configured in a particularly simple manner as a result of this.

Abstract: A removable pin stabilizer for stabilizing carrier pins of an integrated circuit chip carrier before and during placement of the pins into sockets of a circuit board. The removable pin stabilizer includes a non-dissolvable plate, the non-dissolvable plate having parallel dissolvable sections traversing the plate, the parallel dissolvable sections being through the plate and having holes through the plate for receiving the carrier pins, the holes encompassing the parallel dissolvable sections, wherein the parallel dissolvable sections can be dissolved by a solvent after the chip carrier is mounted and positioned correctly to the circuit board. The resultant additional space created by such removal will allow an increased flow of air between the integrated circuit chip carrier and the circuit board.

Abstract: A plurality of interface modules (200,300,400,500) having identical first mating interfaces (202,302) for mating with the mating face (100) of a cable tap connector (10), to enable interconnection therewith at second mating interfaces by different types of electrical conductors. A set of contacts in each module have identical first contact sections (212,318) along the first mating interface, and the contacts are secured in the module housing (206,306) under an insulative retention plate (210,360) that assuredly secures the contacts in proper position for accurate positioning of the first contact sections. The insulative plate (210,360) also protects the first contact sections during handling of the module.

Abstract: A fastener apparatus for mechanically connecting and holding the main housing of an electrical device, such as an electrical connector, to a substrate, such as a PCB, in a manner that allows for a relatively low insertion force and a corresponding relatively high retention force. The fasteners are adapted for attachment to both an electrical connector and to a substrate, thereby forming a mechanical connection between the two. Preferably, one or more fasteners are attached to the housing of the electrical connector and then the electrical connector having fasteners extending therefrom is connected to board openings formed in the PCB. The fastener apparatus is constructed having one or more arms connected to a bottom end of the fastener, the arms sweep outward and upward from the bottom end toward the top end. Preferably, the arms have a cantilevered design that allows the arms to deflect inward during insertion of the fastener into the board openings, thereby providing for a relatively low insertion force.

Abstract: Disclosed is a one-piece hold-down for interconnecting an electrical connector and a printed circuit board, the hold-down having a trunk, a head portion, and a tail portion. The one-piece hold-down is suitable for holding an electrical connector having either a dielectric or a metallic housing to the printed circuit board. After the hold-down is fitted into a locating hole formed on the electrical connector, the head portion of the hold-down is deformed by means of an assembly apparatus so as to latch the electrical connector housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector and guide bush therefor wherein the guide bush is mounted upon the front of the electrical connector into an aperture in the front face and wherein a shield is mounted onto the front face. The guide bush receives therein a guide pin from a mating electronic component. The guide bush includes an integral body having a head portion and a tail portion. The tail portion may be retainably inserted into the aperture in the front face. The head portion has a bore therein for receiving the guide pin from the mating electronic component. At least one resilient contact member protrudes into the bore for contacting the guide pin of the mating component when the guide pin is received in the bush. The contact established thereby creates a ground circuit therethrough.

Abstract: In order to space apart the terminal pins 12 of an electrical component 10 before the component is mounted on a printed circuit board 16, the component is placed in a guide body 18 which has pin guide sockets 32 with funnel-like mouths through which the pins pass to be guided through apertures 36 which are offset to different sides of an imaginary median line of the sockets.

Abstract: The connector includes at least a terminal accommodating cavity for receiving a receptacle terminal of a rectangular hollow beam shape. The receptacle terminal has an electrical connection portion including a resilient contact tongue. The terminal accommodating cavity has a pin terminal insertion opening. Furthermore, a pair of distortion preventing members opposed to one another and projecting respectively from each of opposed inner side walls of the terminal accommodating cavity are provided adjacent to the pin terminal insertion opening. A guide recess is defined in each side wall of the electrical contact portion for guiding the distortion preventing member. The distortion preventing members are able to prevent distortion of the pin terminal cooperatively with an inner surface of a pin terminal insertion opening even when the pin terminal is incorrectly inserted in a slanting direction through the pin terminal insertion opening into the receptacle terminal.

Abstract: An electrical connector for interconnecting an IC module and a circuit board comprises a base, a slide plate, a plurality of contacts, a spacing plate, a prepreg, a cover and a push plate. A plurality of passageways is formed in the base for receiving corresponding contacts. The slide plate is mounted on a top surface of the base, and a plurality of apertures is formed in the slide plate corresponding to the passageways of the base. The spacing plate is mounted to a bottom surface of the base and forms a plurality of positioning holes for receiving soldering portions of the corresponding contacts. The prepreg is disposed between the base and the spacing plate, and a plurality of spacing holes is formed in the prepreg corresponding to the passageways of the base. Since the spacing plate and the circuit board have the same thermal expansion coefficient, the positioning holes remain in alignment with corresponding solder pads formed on the circuit board during a soldering process.

Abstract: A PCMCIA card connector that minimizes bent pins by employing a U-shaped outer guide rail, having a plurality of rigidly fixed pins, having at least one movable release pin, and having at least one alignment recess; a U-shaped inner guide rail, where the inside surface of the inner guide rail is shaped like a sideways flat-bottomed "V," having at least one alignment projection, and having a plurality of apertures; at least one guide spring; and at least one U-shaped release spring so that the PCMCIA card is aligned to the fixed pins of the connector prior to insertion of the pins into the PCMCIA card and the fixed pins are supported during insertion into the PCMCIA card.