Including Vibration Cushioning Or Absorbing Means Patents (Class 439/382)
  • Patent number: 11664621
    Abstract: A connector with electric wires includes a housing mounted to a vehicle body, two terminals housed in the housing, and two electric wires each connected to the terminal. The two electric wires are drawn out from openings of the housing with the two electric wires disposed in a longitudinal direction (arrow Y direction) and extended straight in a direction (arrow X direction) orthogonal to the longitudinal direction of the terminal. Inside the housing, the two terminals and the two electric wires are arranged on the same plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yuki Matsushita, Shinsuke Aoshima, Tomoki Kato
  • Patent number: 11646508
    Abstract: A connector includes: a plate-shaped conductor having a through hole through which a fastening member is inserted; a housing holding the conductor and having an abutment surface; a nut having a screw hole into which the fastening member is screwed, and fixed to the housing along a first direction that is a direction in which the conductor extends; a support member fixed to the housing and restricting the nut from escaping from the housing; and a holding structure holding the nut, wherein the abutment surface is a surface against which a side surface of the nut abuts, such that the screw hole is positioned to be concentric with the through hole, and the holding structure holds the nut in a state where the side surface of the nut abuts against the abutment surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Daisuke Yamanashi, Takashi Sone
  • Patent number: 10381851
    Abstract: A battery support for a scanning device includes a separator plate and multiple elongate battery guides. The separator plate includes multiple mounting supports to engage mounting portions of the interior of the head portion to install the separator plate within the casing. The multiple elongate battery guides extend from the handle-side surface of the separator plate into the interior of the handle portion when the separator plate is installed within the casing. The multiple elongate battery guides engage a removable battery as the battery is inserted into a second end of the handle portion opposite a first end to guide a battery mating connector towards a scanner battery connector. The multiple battery guides continue to engage the removable battery while the battery connector engages the mating connector. The multiple battery guides are configured to prevent exertions of physical stress on the battery connector through the mating connector by the battery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2019
    Assignee: Datalogic IP Tech S.R.L.
    Inventor: Paolo Quattrini
  • Patent number: 10177489
    Abstract: A connector device includes: a first connector having a first terminal provided in a connector fitting chamber; and a second connector having a second terminal that is accommodated in a connector fitting portion to be fitted to the connector fitting chamber and has a terminal receiving portion to which the first terminal is inserted when fitting the connector fitting portion to the connector fitting chamber. The terminal receiving portion is accommodated in the connector fitting portion with a gap. The connector fitting portion is provided with slits on an upper surface and a lower surface positioned with the terminal receiving portion interposed therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Kengo Aoshima
  • Patent number: 9912103
    Abstract: An information handling system includes a processor and receptacle module. The processor to receive a request to safely remove a hardware component coupled to the information handling system, to execute a safely remove process, and to send a latch release signal in response to the process being completed. The receptacle module including a receptacle, a latch, and a component. The latch is biased in a first position with a hook of the latch being located within a notch of the receptacle. The latch to rotate from the first position to a second position in response to a plug being inserted into the receptacle, and to snap back to the first position in response to the plug being fully inserted into the receptacle. The component to continually exert a first force on the latch to move the latch to the second position while the latch release signal is received.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2018
    Assignee: DELL PRODUCTS, LP
    Inventors: Jason S. Morrison, Laurent A. Regimbal
  • Patent number: 9728906
    Abstract: An AC-to-DC power adapter comprises a single-piece insulator unit. The various components of the power adapter such as a transformer, other circuitry, etc. are attached to the single-piece insulator unit. The single-piece insulator unit has embedded channels to provide electrical connectivity between the circuitry, The entire assembly is placed in housing and a cap assembly having prongs to connect to a AC wall outlet is ultrasonically welded to the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: APPLE INC.
    Inventors: Ian P. Colahan, Fidel Vista
  • Patent number: 9673584
    Abstract: An electrical cord system includes a male plug assembly configured to engage with a wall outlet, an electrical cord conductively coupled to the first male plug connector and the female plug connector, and a female outlet assembly conductively coupled to the electrical cord. The male plug assembly includes a low-profile base sized to cover entirely a first female plug adapter and a second female plug adapter; a first male plug connector attached to and extending from the base and configured to engage with the first female plug adapter of the wall outlet; and a second male plug connector attached to and extending from the base and configured to engage with the second female plug adapter of the wall outlet. The female outlet assembly includes a housing; a female plug secured to the housing and conductively coupled to the cord; a light carried by the housing; and a switch secured to the housing and configured to activate the light.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Inventor: Josh Nelson
  • Patent number: 9653843
    Abstract: A connector includes: a plate-like terminal which is connected to an end of an electric wire; a rear connector in which the plate-like connector is accommodated; and a front connector in which a box-shaped female terminal that is connected to the plate-like terminal by being assembled to the rear connector and that is to be connected to a counterpart terminal of the electric device side is received. The plate-like terminal and the female terminal are connected by a connection terminal composed of a soft material capable of absorbing both positional displacement between the plate-like terminal and the female terminal and vibration of the plate-like terminal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Toru Suzuki, Satoshi Nakai
  • Patent number: 9204497
    Abstract: An electrical assembly including electrical raft having electrical conductors embedded in a rigid material is provided. The electrical assembly has an electrically conductive screen layer. The electrically conductive screen layer provides electromagnetic protection to the electrical conductors. The electrically conductive screen layer is electrically connected to a mounting fixture, which in turn may be electrically connected to an apparatus on which the electrical assembly may be mounted. The electrical raft is used to transport electrical signals (which may be, for example power and/or control signals), for example around a gas turbine engine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: ROLLS-ROYCE PLC
    Inventors: Michael Christopher Willmot, John Philip Richardson, Jason Watkiss, Paul Broughton, Richard Peace, Gary Alan Skinner, Robin Charles Kennea
  • Patent number: 9065226
    Abstract: A tuner comprises a frame that is provided with a through-hole and a connection portion to which a connector is connected. The connection portion includes a flange portion that is able to select to pass through the through-hole or not to pass through the through-hole by the connection portion being rotated, and the frame includes a pressurization portion that pressurizes the flange portion which passes through the through-hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Funai Electric Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Masahiro Ando
  • Patent number: 8822063
    Abstract: A battery, in particular a lead-acid rechargeable battery, having at least one battery cell connecting element, which has a connector, which has at least one side surface, for connection to at least one plate on a lower face of the connector, and a welding lug, which is electrically conductively connected to the connector and has a recess which is bounded by a boundary, wherein, in a section which is adjacent to the side surface of the connector, the boundary has a profile which corresponds to a contour of the side surface of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Johnson Controls Autobatterie GmbH & Co. KGAA
    Inventors: Dirk Oldenburg, Peter Streuer
  • Patent number: 8777657
    Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a measuring transducer with a control/evaluation unit, wherein at least one clamping apparatus is placed on a molded part. The clamping apparatus serves for producing a connection between at least one connecting line of the measuring transducer and at least one connecting line of the control/evaluation unit, wherein a soldering tab is provided, which serves for producing a soldered connection between the connecting line of the measuring transducer and the clamping apparatus, and wherein the soldering tab is embodied at least partially in such a manner so as, and serves, to damp possibly occurring vibrations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Endress + Hauser Wetzer GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventors: Torsten Iselt, Peter Seefeld
  • Patent number: 8730679
    Abstract: An electrically connecting module suitable for an electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a chassis disposed in a rack. The rack has an electrically connecting terminal. The electrically connecting module includes a shell, an adjustable position-limiting element, a circuit board and a connector. The adjustable position-limiting element connects the shell to the chassis. The shell is able to move relatively to the chassis. The circuit board is disposed in the shell. The connector is disposed on the circuit board and electrically connected to the circuit board. When the chassis enters the rack, the electrically connecting terminal presses the shell to adjust the position of the shell, such that the connector is connected to the electrically connecting terminal. When the chassis is pulled out from the rack, the connector is moved with the chassis such that the connection between the connector and the rack is terminated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Inventec Corporation
    Inventor: Shi-Feng Wang
  • Publication number: 20140120763
    Abstract: A connector (10) into which wires (60) each formed by covering a flexible core (61) with an insulation coating (62) are introduced includes female terminals (40) to be connected to ends of the wires (60), and a housing main body (20) for accommodating end portions of the wires (60) connected to the female terminals (40). Vibration absorbing portions (63) formed by removing the insulation coatings (62) are provided in parts of the wires (60) to be accommodated into the housing main body (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Kiyotaka Itsuki, Sho Miyazaki
  • Patent number: 8668188
    Abstract: A vibration damping device adapted to receive an electronic component and reduce vibration is provided. The vibration damping device includes a spring body extending along an axis, one or more slots formed in the spring body, and a shaft extending substantially coaxially within the spring body. The shaft may include an internal bore configured to extend substantially coaxially through the spring body and shaft. The vibration damping device further includes a damping mechanism configured to be positioned between the spring body and the shaft, wherein the one or more slots provides flexible movement of the spring body and the damping mechanism provides the damping of motion within the internal bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: General Electric Company
    Inventor: Viatcheslav Gnateski
  • Publication number: 20140011392
    Abstract: An electrical connector in the form of a socket assembly defining a plurality of arcuate leaf contacts adapted for insertion of a pin contact therein. The socket assembly comprises an elongate socket core having the leaf contacts formed at a distal end thereof, and a substantially cylindrical hood surrounding the leaf contacts. In one embodiment of the invention, the hood is provided with structure for limiting the radial outward deflection of the leaf contacts when the electrical connector is subjected to shock forces. The limiting structure can be a stepped inner cylindrical sidewall of the hood, defining a reduced inner diameter portion of the hood surrounding at least a distal portion of each leaf contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: AG Geophysical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Barnard, Michael Williams
  • Patent number: 8621876
    Abstract: Provided for an embodiment is a support member for a cryogenic cooler's expander. The support member provides stiffness to the expander to reduce movements at the expander's distal end and may increase the natural frequency of the expander. The support member may increase the natural frequency of the expander at least about two times in the bending and/or twisting sense. The bending natural frequency of the expander and support sub-assembly may be at least about two times greater or lower than the natural frequency of the electrical wires that connect an infrared sensor to a control processing unit to reduce the maximum stress applied to the electrical wires during use. In another embodiment, additional or redundant electrical pathways are provided for connections between the infrared sensor and the CPU. Furthermore, shock absorber and/or shock diverters are provided on rigid pins that connect the electrical wires to the CPU.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Flir Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Uri Bin-Nun, Jose P. Sanchez, Xiaoyan Lei
  • Patent number: 8545238
    Abstract: An electronic device having a connector includes a case including an open end and a closed end, a circuit board housed in the case, an inner connector including a conduction terminal which is connected to the circuit board via a connecting portion, an outer connector including a contact face coming in contact with the circuit board, the outer connector being engaged with the open end, and a play preventing portion fixed in the case, and engaged with the circuit board by causing the circuit board to move from the open end to the closed end, wherein a position of the contact face is determined so that the circuit board is pressed by the contact face so as to cause the circuit board to be engaged with the play preventing portion, and the outer connector does not press the inner connector toward the closed end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Honda elesys Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Naoya Takeda, Kenji Kumagai
  • Patent number: 8485840
    Abstract: An electrical connecting element is described, designed to be welded or soldered onto an electrically conductive component of a window pane. A body of the electrically connecting element has an electrically conductive foil with a thickness between 1 and 500 ?m and intermediate means that serve as shock-absorbing means between a stiff section of the body and the window pane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Glass France
    Inventors: Stefan Ziegler, Mitja Rateiczak, Bernhard Reul
  • Publication number: 20130130515
    Abstract: An apparatus, method and computing device including a card edge contact system is provided. A card edge connector housing for receiving a card is provided. A substrate is provided and spaced a distance away from a housing base portion of the card edge connector housing to form a space therebetween. Contact pins collectively defining an upper contact section, a lower contact section and a compliant section connecting the upper and lower contact sections are disposed within the card edge connector housing and the substrate. The upper contact section has an open end with a restricted contact portion for contacting the card. The resilient, compliant section is disposed within the space and is configured to compress to absorb a force from the substrate that would otherwise be transmitted to the upper contact section via the lower contact section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
    Inventor: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION
  • Publication number: 20130090002
    Abstract: A connecting device for a magnetic system of an imaging system includes a holding element for connection of the connecting device to a power supply connection of the magnetic system, and a connecting element for connection of the connecting device to a power supply cable for operation of the magnetic system. The connecting device also includes an oscillation damping device having a spring element. The oscillation damping device is operable to dampen oscillations of the magnetic system that act on the connecting device by way of the holding element, with respect to the connecting element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2012
    Publication date: April 11, 2013
    Inventors: Peter Dietz, Andreas Krug, Joerg Riegler
  • Patent number: 8395047
    Abstract: A motor cable assembly connecting a motor and an inverter includes a cable main body, which can move flexibly. The cable main body is manufactured and formed into a flat shape by arranging a plurality of cables in parallel in a row, covering an outer surface of the arranged cables with a braid, and covering further an outer surface of the covered cables. The motor cable assembly includes an inverter-side protector having a vibration absorbing portion supporting the cable main body at a position near the inverter-side connecting member so as to absorb the vibrating motion of the cable main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Hideomi Adachi, Hidehiko Kuboshima, Naoya Kawasaki
  • Publication number: 20130052859
    Abstract: An electrical connecting element is described, designed to be welded or soldered onto an electrically conductive component of a window pane. A body of the electrically connecting element has an electrically conductive foil with a thickness between 1 and 500 ?m and intermediate means that serve as shock-absorbing means between a stiff section of the body and the window pane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Inventors: Stefan ZIEGLER, Mitja RATEICZAK, Bernhard REUL
  • Patent number: 8376786
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics AMP Espana SA
    Inventors: Antonio Carreras Garcia, Albert Font Aranega
  • Publication number: 20130034987
    Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a measuring transducer with a control/evaluation unit, wherein at least one clamping apparatus is placed on a molded part. The clamping apparatus serves for producing a connection between at least one connecting line of the measuring transducer and at least one connecting line of the control/evaluation unit, wherein a soldering tab is provided, which serves for producing a soldered connection between the connecting line of the measuring transducer and the clamping apparatus, and wherein the soldering tab is embodied at least partially in such a manner so as, and serves, to damp possibly occurring vibrations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: Endress + Hauser Wetzer GmbH + Co. KG
    Inventors: Torsten Iselt, Peter Seefeld
  • Patent number: 8342880
    Abstract: A connector includes a terminal electrically connected to an end of an electric wire, and a connector housing which accommodates the terminal and the electric wire. The terminal is capable of being fastened to an opposite member by means of a fastening member so that the terminal is electrically connected to the opposite member. The connector housing includes a housing arm which supports the terminal so as to be displaceable in a direction in which the fastening member is fastened to the opposite member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2013
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Hajime Kato, Tsuyoshi Mizushima, Yoshiaki Ozaki
  • Patent number: 8324686
    Abstract: A semiconductor device and method for manufacturing. One embodiment provides a semiconductor device including an active cell region and a gate pad region. A conductive gate layer is arranged in the active cell region and a conductive resistor layer is arranged in the gate pad region. The resistor layer includes a resistor region which includes a grid-like pattern of openings formed in the resistor layer. A gate pad metallization is arranged at least partially above the resistor layer and in electrical contact with the resistor layer. An electrical connection is formed between the gate layer and the gate pad metallization, wherein the electrical connection includes the resistor region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Infineon Technologies Austria AG
    Inventors: Armin Willmeroth, Carolin Tolksdorf
  • Publication number: 20120258621
    Abstract: A connector assembly including at least an insert (1), the insert including: a front part (11) and a rear part (10) made from a hard insulating material, joined together, at least one longitudinal housing (12) crossing through the front part (11) and the rear part (10) of the insert, this longitudinal housing (12) being capable of accommodating a female electrical contact (6), characterized in that the insert (1) includes at least one soft insulating material (20, 21) at least partially surrounding the female electrical contact (6) and absorbing the vibration of the female electrical contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicant: SOURIAU
    Inventors: Christophe PROVOST, Samuel JOUBERT, Pascal RIBEAU, Guillaume SECLET
  • Patent number: 8277244
    Abstract: Electrical connecting element (2) that is designed to be welded or soldered onto an electrically conductive component (11) of a window pane, comprising an electrically conductive body (20), of which one section is designed to be welded or soldered onto the component (11) for its electrical connection, and of which another if section is designed to be connected in the direction of the outer side of the window pane, characterized in that the body comprises an electrically conductive foil (21) with a thickness between 1 and 500 ?m and intermediate means (5, 6) that serve as shock-absorbing means between the stiff section of the body of the connecting element and the window pane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Glass France
    Inventors: Stefan Ziegler, Mitja Rateiczak, Bernhard Reul
  • Patent number: 8253021
    Abstract: Motors 1 and 2 are electrically connected to inverters 3 and 4 by a motor cable device 5 including connection/interference regulating member 8 which is installed at a predetermined position in a longitudinal direction of cable bodies 6 and 7. If in this connection state the motors 1 and 2 are driven or a vehicle is driven, vibration or impact is transferred to the motor cable device 5 from the motors 1 and 2 or the exterior, and thus the cable bodies 6 and 7 swing in an arrow direction. The swing contributes to the absorption of the vibration or the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Hideomi Adachi, Hidehiko Kuboshima, Kei Fujimoto
  • Patent number: 8235687
    Abstract: An electric compressor incorporating an electric motor for driving a compression mechanism and containing, in a compressor housing, a joint between an external terminal for supplying power to the electric motor and an end of a wire from a stator of the electric motor. The electric compressor has a vibration proof structure mechanically preventing at least one of disconnection, electrical instantaneous interruption, and damage on an insulating member that are caused by vibration at the joint and/or the vicinity of the joint. The vibration proof structure can adopt various structures. When such a mechanical vibration proof structure is provided in the electric compressor, vibration proof performance can be enhanced at the joint of a motor terminal with good productivity achieved, and occurrence of disconnection and instantaneous interruption of the terminal joint can be prevented.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Sanden Corporation
    Inventor: Takehiro Hasegawa
  • Patent number: 8231365
    Abstract: An electric compressor includes a built-in electric motor for driving the compressor and a connection section between an external terminal for power supply to the electric motor and the end of a wire from a stator of the electric motor and is stored in a compressor housing. The connection section is constructed from a housing side coupler engaged with the compressor housing, a power supply-external terminal side coupler engaged with the housing side coupler, and a stator side coupler for holding the end of the wire from the stator, fitted to the power supply-external terminal side coupler, and engaged with the housing side coupler. Vibration resistance of a terminal connection section for the motor is improved and breakage and momentary electrical interruption at the terminal connection section may be prevented, with productivity of the compressor maintained at a good level.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Sanden Corporation
    Inventor: Takehiro Hasegawa
  • Publication number: 20120135631
    Abstract: Electrical connecting element (2) that is designed to be welded or soldered onto an electrically conductive component (11) of a window pane, comprising an electrically conductive body (20), of which one section is designed to be welded or soldered onto the component (11) for its electrical connection, and of which another if section is designed to be connected in the direction of the outer side of the window pane, characterized in that the body comprises an electrically conductive foil (21) with a thickness between 1 and 500 ?m and intermediate means (5, 6) that serve as shock-absorbing means between the stiff section of the body of the connecting element and the window pane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2011
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: SAINT-GOBAIN GLASS FRANCE
    Inventors: Stefan ZIEGLER, Mitja RATEICZAK, Bernhard REUL
  • Patent number: 8167641
    Abstract: A mounting assembly configured to mount a communication connector to a panel of an electrical system. The mounting assembly including a stress-distribution member that has an abutment surface abutting a flange of the connector. The stress-distribution member has a fastener opening. The mounting assembly also includes a fastener element that extends along a central axis. The fastener element has a cross-section taken perpendicular to the central axis that is sized and shaped to permit the fastener element to be freely inserted through through-holes of the connector and the panel. The fastener element is inserted into the fastener opening and secured to the fastener element. The stress-distribution member distributes mechanical energy provided by the fastener element when the connector is in a shock or vibration environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventor: Kevin Thackston
  • Patent number: 8123547
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a plug and a socket. The plug includes at least one conductive pin, at least one first electrical conductor coupled to the at least one conductive pin, and a base portion and a column portion. The column portion extends from the base portion and defines at least one slot along a length of the column portion. The column portion is constructed of a compliant material and includes at least one opening that extends through the base portion. The openings and slots are aligned such that the at least one conductive pin extends through the at least one opening and is received in the at least one slot. The socket has an inner surface and includes at least one second electrical conductor that extends through the socket, and holds the plug. When the plug is received by the socket, an interference fit is formed and maintained as between the second electrical conductor and the conductive pin. The base portion of the plug and the inner surface of the socket are engaged to create a seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Knowles Electronics, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Loren Miller, Randy Sanecki, Matthew David Manley, Joseph J. Heidenreich
  • Patent number: 8109782
    Abstract: Electrical connecting element (2) that is designed to be welded or soldered onto an electrically conductive component (11) of a window pane, comprising an electrically conductive body (20), of which one section is designed to be welded or soldered onto the component (11) for its electrical connection, and of which another if section is designed to be connected in the direction of the outer side of the window pane, characterized in that the body comprises an electrically conductive foil (21) with a thickness between 1 and 500 ?m and intermediate means (5, 6) that serve as shock-absorbing means between the stiff section of the body of the connecting element and the window pane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: Saint-Gobain Glass France
    Inventors: Stefan Ziegler, Mitja Rateiczak, Bernhard Reul
  • Patent number: 8021183
    Abstract: This is directed to a power adapter plug arm manufactured from a single piece of material. The plug arm can include a plug operative to extend into a wall socket, an elongated plate coupled to an end of the plug such that the plug extends from a first surface of one end of the plate, and a pin coupled to the opposite end of the plate and extending from the opposite surface of the plate. The pin can be operative to engage a circuit board of the power adapter to provide power received from the wall socket to an electronic device coupled to the power adapter. To enhance the strength of the plug arm, the plate can be manufactured by creating a co-axial plug and a stem from a single piece of material, bending the stem, and cold heading the bent portion of the stem to form a plate. Because the cold heading process involves cold working the material, the arm and in particular the bridge member at the interface between the plate and the stem can become stronger as a result of the manufacturing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Malcolm Early, Brandon Connors, Kevin Walsh
  • Publication number: 20110151706
    Abstract: A connector assembly includes a plug and a socket. The plug includes at least one conductive pin, at least one first electrical conductor coupled to the at least one conductive pin, and a base portion and a column portion. The column portion extends from the base portion and defines at least one slot along a length of the column portion. The column portion is constructed of a compliant material and includes at least one opening that extends through the base portion. The openings and slots are aligned such that the at least one conductive pin extends through the at least one opening and is received in the at least one slot. The socket has an inner surface and includes at least one second electrical conductor that extends through the socket, and holds the plug. When the plug is received by the socket, an interference fit is formed and maintained as between the second electrical conductor and the conductive pin. The base portion of the plug and the inner surface of the socket are engaged to create a seal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Scott Loren Miller, Randy Sanecki, Matthew David Manley, Joseph J. Heidenreich
  • Patent number: 7934940
    Abstract: A ground connection system for electronic components that are exposed to vibrations, wherein the system is mounted on a ground carrier, has a metal bushing and an elastic damping element. One or more electrically conductive spiral springs are fitted inside the metal bushing together with the elastic damping element. The springs form an electrically conductive connection between the electronic component and the ground carrier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Continental Automotive GmbH
    Inventor: Edward Kotowicz
  • Patent number: 7887945
    Abstract: A conductive plate connects the electrode terminals between batteries of a battery pack and prevents a change in thickness of the battery pack due to swelling of a battery during charging by forming an expansion unit in a conductive plate electrically connecting batteries of the battery pack in which at least two batteries are stacked.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Samsung SDI Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Sangdo Heo, Woojin Lee
  • Publication number: 20110008993
    Abstract: Motors 1 and 2 are electrically connected to inverters 3 and 4 by a motor cable device 5 including connection/interference regulating member 8 which is installed at a predetermined position in a longitudinal direction of cable bodies 6 and 7. If in this connection state the motors 1 and 2 are driven or a vehicle is driven, vibration or impact is transferred to the motor cable device 5 from the motors 1 and 2 or the exterior, and thus the cable bodies 6 and 7 swing in an arrow direction. The swing contributes to the absorption of the vibration or the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2010
    Publication date: January 13, 2011
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Hideomi ADACHI, Hidehiko KUBOSHIMA, Kei FUJIMOTO
  • Patent number: 7867019
    Abstract: A thermal imaging device includes a replaceable battery pack, which may include a shock absorbing and/or seal member. A battery portion of the battery pack includes an electrical contact and a sidewall that contains at least one battery cell, which is electrically coupled to the contact. An attachment mechanism of the battery pack is configured to engage a portion of a housing of the device, such that a portion of the battery pack forms a terminal end of the device, the battery portion is held within the portion of the housing, and the electrical contact of the battery portion is operably connected to the imaging assembly of the device. The attachment mechanism is releasable from engagement with the housing, such that an entirety of the battery pack can be completely separated from the thermal imaging device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: Fluke Corporation
    Inventors: Michael E. Loukusa, Justin M. Sheard, Jeffrey Elrod
  • Publication number: 20100285685
    Abstract: Electrical connecting element (2) that is designed to be welded or soldered onto an electrically conductive component (11) of a window pane, comprising an electrically conductive body (20), of which one section is designed to be welded or soldered onto the component (11) for its electrical connection, and of which another if section is designed to be connected in the direction of the outer side of the window pane, characterized in that the body comprises an electrically conductive foil (21) with a thickness between 1 and 500 ?m and intermediate means (5, 6) that serve as shock-absorbing means between the stiff section of the body of the connecting element and the window pane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Inventors: Stefan Ziegler, Mitja Rateiczak, Bernhard Reul
  • Patent number: 7815461
    Abstract: A connector of the present invention includes: a first terminal electrically connected to a conductor wire of a shielded electric wire; a second terminal electrically connected to the first terminal; a housing provided so as to surround a connection part of the first terminal and the second terminal and a peripheral part thereof, composed of a first housing that holds the first terminal and a second housing that holds the second terminal; and a shielded electric wire support member provided in the first housing, for grasping an insulator coating of the shielded electric wire inserted into the first housing, and supporting the shielded electric wire by the first housing in contact with an inner wall of the first housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2010
    Assignee: Hitachi Cable, Ltd.
    Inventor: Taichi Oka
  • Patent number: 7806728
    Abstract: An electrical connector is offered which has a crimp contact connected with a connector cable, the crimp contact being held in position to a connector housing without rattling. The crimp contact has sidewall surfaces of U-shaped cross section. The sidewall surfaces are located on opposite sides. The sidewall surfaces have outwardly facing engagement protrusions. The connector housing has a connector body and a disengagement-preventing cover for closing a top portion of the connector body to prevent the crimp contact from coming off upward after the crimp contact has been mounted in the connector body. The connector body has engagement portions in which the protrusions of the crimp contact are inserted and received perpendicularly to the longitudinal direction of the connector cable. The protrusions are engaged in the engagement portions. The disengagement-preventing cover is mounted to the connector body via a hinge such that the cover can be opened and closed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Honda Tsushin Kogyo Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Taizo Sogo, Takayuki Arai, Takeshi Sato, Taku Kawano
  • Patent number: 7645157
    Abstract: A connector includes a main body supporting a power cable, and a sound-proof member attached by a bolt to the top surface of the main body identified as the sound emitting surface to absorb sound emitted from the main body due to vibration. The main body includes a base provided with bulges in which three power cables are accommodated, respectively, and a lid over the base with power cables accommodated. The sound-proof member is effective as long as it is attached to the side face of the lid where it is expected to readily emit noise, i.e., on one side. The sound proof member can be also attached to the side face of the base. A connector having sound generated from the connector caused by vibration reduced is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2010
    Assignee: Toyota Jidosha Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Tatsuhiko Mizutani, Akira Otagaki
  • Patent number: 7641492
    Abstract: A connector including: a first connector housing having a tube-shaped hood part; a second connector housing to be fitted to the first connector housing; and a groove part provided on the second connector housing, wherein a terminal receiving part of the second connector housing is positioned in the hood part so that the first and second connector housings are fitted to each other, wherein an end part of the hood part enters the groove part when the first and second connector housings are fitted to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2010
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Keiko Azuma, Chieko Torii, Tomomi Katsuura
  • Publication number: 20090258531
    Abstract: A connector of the present invention includes: a first terminal electrically connected to a conductor wire of a shielded electric wire; a second terminal electrically connected to the first terminal; a housing provided so as to surround a connection part of the first terminal and the second terminal and a peripheral part thereof, composed of a first housing that holds the first terminal and a second housing that holds the second terminal; and a shielded electric wire support member provided in the first housing, for grasping an insulator coating of the shielded electric wire inserted into the first housing, and supporting the shielded electric wire by the first housing in contact with an inner wall of the first housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2009
    Publication date: October 15, 2009
    Applicant: HITACHI CABLE, LTD.
    Inventor: Taichi Oka
  • Patent number: 7588454
    Abstract: Rear engageable surfaces (16B) of engageable portions (16) face communicating portions (37) and are inclined to produce forces for pushing another housing (11) forward in a connecting direction with one housing (21) upon receiving resilient restoring forces of leg portions (51) when a pair of connectors (10, 20) reach a properly connected state. A fitting portion (27) of the second connector (20) is formed with slanted surfaces (46) inclined to reduce the width of the fitting portion (27) toward the back side of the fitting portion (27). The slanted surfaces 46 and the first connector (10) are set to come into contact at a position where a clearance is defined before the first connector (10) in the connecting direction with the second connector (20).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takehiro Nakata, Satoshi Morikawa, Michiaki Okamoto, Toshifumi Ichio
  • Patent number: 7566238
    Abstract: A card connector dampening assembly comprises a connector coupled to a printed circuit board and configured to receive an electronic card connected therewith and a dampening member disposed at least partially between the printed circuit board and the electronic card.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2009
    Assignee: Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark S. Tracy, Earl W. Moore