Abstract: A portable electronic device includes an electronic component, a spring terminal extending from the electronic component to supply power to the electronic component, a circuit component having a power supply section contacting the spring terminal, and a stopper for restricting a movement of the electronic component. The spring terminal has a reversible deformation limit of elastic deformation. The stopper restricts the movement of the electronic component within the reversible deformation limit of the spring terminal. This portable electronic device prevents a spring pressure of the spring terminal from decreasing, hence supplying power to the electronic component stably.

Abstract: A socket connector includes a bottom shielding (10) with a receiving room (15), an electronic module (2) received in the receiving room of the bottom shielding, an elastic padding (20) defined between the electronic module and the bottom shielding, and a top shielding (30) for engaging with the bottom shielding and pressing the electronic module tightly in the bottom shielding. Wherein, the electronic module has an un-coplanar lower surface, and the thickness of different parts of the padding varies for supporting different parts of the un-coplanar bottom surface of the electronic modular. Therefore, the electronic module can be fitly mounted in the receiving room of the bottom surface when the top shielding engaging with the bottom shielding and pressing onto the electronic module.

Abstract: A shockproof image-storing device has a mounting guide, a socket assembly and a memory module. The mounting guide is a hollow rectangular parallelepiped and has two sides and two mounting tabs. Each mounting tab has a connecting rod. The socket assembly has a front face, a rear face, a socket, two alignment prongs, two mounting collars, two resilient elements and a backing panel. The socket and alignment prongs are formed on the front face. The mounting collars are mounted on the rear face correspond to the connecting rods. The resilient elements are mounted around the mounting collars, and the backing panel is connected to the connecting rods. The memory module has a rear end, a connector and two alignment holes. The connector is mounted on the rear end and corresponds to the socket. The alignment holes are formed in the rear end and correspond to the alignment prongs.

Abstract: A device for a plug in vehicle includes a cord with a ball-like covering that allows it to be dropped. The cord bounces when dropped, and no damage is caused. There is also an electrical actuator that is based on when the vehicle is in a mode that allows it to be charged. When the vehicle is in the charge mode, the actuator either magnetically attracts the cord, or tightens agains the cord to hold it more tightly If the vehicle is put in reverse, for example, the actuator is deenergized, and the cord is less tightly held, facilitating its disconnection.

Abstract: An electric connector (100) includes an insulative housing (2) having front and rear walls (21, 22), a terminal passageway (23) defined between said front and rear walls and having top and bottom walls (25, 24), and a conductive terminal (3) assembled to the insulative housing to be retained in the terminal passageway and having a base wall (31) and a pair of spring arms (32) extending from the base wall and adapted for mating with said pin terminal. The pair of spring arms face to each other and define between the pair of spring arms a space (32a) adapted for receiving the pin terminal. Each spring arm has a free end. A protrusion (26) is integrally formed with the top wall of the terminal passageway and extends into the terminal passageway, and is located between said free ends of the pair of spring arms to prevent unnecessary shake of the free ends of the spring arms.

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 connection module for connecting an external plug includes a body, a plurality of internal terminals and a holding device. The holding device is disposed in the body and includes a plate, a first support and a second support. When the external plug is fitted in the connection module, the external plug can be securely fixed in the corresponding connection module.

Abstract: An object is to provide a chamber lamp socket in which a chamber lamp can be prevented from being loosened even if there is strong impact or vibration and from which the chamber lamp can be easily detached, and a combustible refrigerant applied refrigerator in which the chamber lamp socket is adopted.

Abstract: A connector is provided, by which the connector can be prevented from being shaken with a simple structure thereof so that a terminal fitting can be prevented from suffering from failure in electrical continuity. The connector includes: 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.

Abstract: A quick-disconnect coupling device for use in plug and receptacle style electrical connectors, fiberoptic connectors, pneumatic and hydraulic couplings or any other application where a secure quick-disconnect connection is desired. Under normal operation, the coupling device incorporates a sliding outer sleeve to activate and release latching features within the retention system, which engages with an appropriate mating receptacle. An emergency release feature is included to allow the coupling to disconnect at a selectable, predetermined axial pull-force on the rear of the coupler.

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.

Abstract: A connector structure that can be less subject to the vibration of the equipment coupled to the connector is provided. In the inverter apparatus side connector structure, a packing, an insulation member, another packing and a terminal housing are fixed at the outer circumference of the inverter apparatus side terminal with its one end being formed as a male terminal structure having an approximately circular solid cylindrical shape, and the terminal housing is fixed at the inverter apparatus side housing with the dissipation member of vibration. The motor side connector structure is fixed at the motor side housing with the packing, etc. at the outer circumference of the motor side terminal with its one end being formed as a female terminal structure having an approximately circular hollow cylindrical shape.

Abstract: A quick-disconnect coupling device for use in plug and receptacle style electrical connectors, fiberoptic connectors, pneumatic and hydraulic couplings or any other application where a secure quick-disconnect connection is desired. Under normal operation, the coupling device incorporates a sliding outer sleeve to activate and release latching features within the retention system, which engages with an appropriate mating receptacle. An emergency release feature is included to allow the coupling to disconnect at a selectable, predetermined axial pull-force on the rear of the coupler. The secondary release feature prevents damage to the components and, in many applications, increases personal safety, by providing an emergency release feature, while still maintaining standard coupling and decoupling functionality.

Abstract: A transducer including a transducer body, a sensor associated with the transducer body, an electrical connector assembly fastened to an end of the transducer body, and a vibration damper system disposed between the end of the transducer body and the electrical connector assembly. The vibration damper system being operative for attenuating vibrational acceleration and amplification forces experienced by the electrical connector assembly when the transducer is exposed to vibration.

Abstract: A cable end connector assembly (1) includes an insulative housing (10), a number of contacts (60) received in the insulative housing, a cable (50) electrically connecting with the contacts, a casing (20) defining a slot (22) in one side, a cover (40) enclosing the insulative housing and the cable, and a positioning member (30). The insulative housing includes a guiding protrusion (14) projecting outwardly from an outer surface thereof. The positioning member includes an arm portion (31) defining a receiving cavity (32) for receiving the guiding protrusion therein, a positioning portion (33) having an engaging bar (330) received in the slot of the casing, and a middle portion (34) connecting the arm portion and the positioning portion.

Abstract: A subassembly for installing in a housing (2) comprises a supporting plate (4) on which a plug-in connector (5) is mounted as a separate part. Said plug-in connector (5) extends through a connector opening in the housing. A base section (5a) of the plug-in connector (5) is introduced into a receptacle of the supporting plate (13), which allows for the movement play of the plug-in connector (5) in the plane of the supporting plate (4) that is required for installation.

Abstract: Specially applicable to the fuse holder boxes (7) connectable to a distribution box (1) in the electrical installations of automotive vehicles, wherein housings (2) are arranged in said distribution box (1) for the male terminals (3), which upwardly project therefrom and which remain axially immobilized, in working mode, as a result of respective resilient retainers (4), whilst the female terminals complementary to said male terminals (3) and corresponding to the respective fuses are arranged in the fuse holder boxes (7), the invention consists of providing the fuse holder boxes (7) with extensions (9) of its own plastic material, of suitable number and position so as to act on the resilient retainers (4) in the assembly of said fuse holder box on the distribution box (1), immobilizing them against the male terminals (3) and, in turn, consequently immobilizing the latter against axial forces and vibratory movements, preventing said male terminals (3) from being able to move and moreover to uncouple from the d

Abstract: A connector has a housing (11) with a cavity (12) for receiving a rectangular tube (Ta) of a terminal fitting (T). A lock (13) is formed on a surface of the cavity (12) for engaging the terminal fitting (T). The cavity (11) has a first guiding surface (14a) at a corner adjacent a surface of the cavity (12) opposed to the lock (13) for narrowing the width of a cavity (12). A retainer (21) engages a lower surface of the lock (13) for pressing the lock (13) and the terminal fitting (T) up into the first guiding surface (14a) to prevent shaking of the terminal fitting (T) in the cavity (12).

Abstract: A transducer including a transducer body, a sensor associated with the transducer body, an electrical connector assembly fastened to an end of the transducer body, and a vibration damper system disposed between the end of the transducer body and the electrical connector assembly. The vibration damper system being operative for attenuating vibrational acceleration and amplification forces experienced by the electrical connector assembly when the transducer is exposed to vibration.

Abstract: A connection module having multiple spring coils that connect the electrical contacts of a steeling stalk to the electrical contacts of a circuit board in a steering column. The spring coils are made from a conductive wire that is formed into a helix-shaped coil having several rings therein, the rings defining slots therebetween. The spring coils are placed end to end in the connection module so that access is provided to the slots in the sides of the spring coils. The contacts of the steering stalk and the circuit board are then inserted into the slots of the spring coil to electrically connect the two.

Abstract: To provide battery-driven equipment whereby when a vibrator is installed into a housing of the battery-driven equipment, a body of the battery-driven equipment is reduced in thickness while improving workability of installation and positively holding a vibrator to increase reliability and positively holding the vibrator to increase electrical and mechanical reliability. In the present invention, feeding terminals are caused to protrude to a rear of the vibrator from a bottom of a case of the motor in such a way that the feeding terminals of the vibrator and feeding lands of the battery-driven equipment are electrically connected within a height range in the diameter direction of the vibrator, and the feeding terminals protrude within the height range in the diameter direction of the vibrator while tilting with respect to an extending line of a rotation axis.

Abstract: Terminal fittings (10A, 10B) are inserted into cavities (21) through terminal insertion holes (22) formed at the front sides of the cavities (21) and a front holder (40) is mounted onto the front surface of a housing (20) to prevent the terminal fittings (10A, 10B) from coming out. Coupling portions (13) of the terminal fittings (10A, 10B) are positioned by shake preventing holes (23) at the rear sides of the cavities (21). Thus, the terminal fittings (10A, 10B) are prevented from shaking. Accordingly, board connecting portions (12) of the terminal fittings (10A, 10B) are aligned with precision and the connector is assembled smoothly.

Abstract: A socket structure for grid array (GA) packages, mainly comprises the flexible chassis assembly, the frame, the first hinge cover lid and the second hinge cover lid. The flexible chassis assembly comprises the silicon rubber pad, the inner base plate, the flex-board, two solder mask layers, bumps and solder balls. The flex-board, encompassing the silicon rubber pad and the inner base plate, is used for electrical contacts. By pressing the first hinge cover lid and the second hinge cover lid downward, the hinge pads thereon contact with the substrate of the package and snap the package firm in place. In this invention, the package with pre-attached heat sink can be easily placed into the socket.

Abstract: A stabilization alignment mechanism and method thereof for providing stalility for an electrical connector assembly, wherein the stabilization alignment mechanism comprises a cap housing having at least one stepped member protruding from an inner wall of the cap housing, wherein the stepped member comprises a first portion and a second portion; a terminal position assurance member having a guide slot configured therein for receiving the first portion of the stepped member; and a plug housing having a receiving slot configured therein for receiving the first portion of the stepped member, wherein the second portion of the stepped member sits on an outer wall of the plug housing. The plug housing slidably and stably mounts inside the cap housing. Moreover, the terminal position assurance member is a movable component within the electrical connector assembly. Furthermore, the first portion of the stepped member stably mounts between two surfaces of the plug housing.

Abstract: In an electronic component having a frame (11) and a cover (12) coupled to the frame, the cover has a flat plate portion (21) and a reinforcing portion (22) that is bent from one edge of the flat plate portion toward one surface side thereof and extends along such one edge. A plurality of press-fit portions (24) protrude from the flat plate portion towards the one surface side thereof in the neighborhood of the reinforcing portion. The press-fit portions are press-fitted into the frame. The press-fit portions can be formed by applying blanking and bending processes to a portion of the flat plate portion.

Abstract: A cable connector (1) includes an insulative housing (10), a plurality of terminals (20) received in the housing, a pair of shells (30, 40) covering the housing, and an insulative casing portion (50) enclosing the shells. The insulative housing includes a main body (11) and a projection portion (12) forwardly projecting from the main body and received into a mating frame (33) of the shell 30. An abutment wall (55) is integrally formed on a front end of the casing portion and extends generally perpendicularly to a lengthwise direction of the connector. Two adjacent flanges (550, 552) of the abutment wall are bent forwardly for tightly engaging with an outer surface of a hand held electronic device. A hole (59) is defined through the abutment wall for extension of the projection portion of the housing and a front portion of the conductive shell.

Abstract: To provide battery-driven equipment whereby when a vibrator is installed into a housing of the battery-driven equipment, a body of the battery-driven equipment is reduced in thickness while improving workability of installation and positively holding a vibrator to increase reliability and positively holding the vibrator to increase electrical and mechanical reliability. In the present invention, feeding terminals are caused to protrude to a rear of the vibrator from a bottom of a case of the motor in such a way that the feeding terminals of the vibrator and feeding lands of the battery-driven equipment are electrically connected within a height range in the diameter direction of the vibrator, and the feeding terminals protrude within the height range in the diameter direction of the vibrator while tilting with respect to an extending line of a rotation axis.

Abstract: A container case for a card type memory comprises a storage space having an inserting entrance for inserting the card type memory, a resilient engaging pawl provided inside of the storage space for engaging with the card type memory, a leaf spring for ejecting the card type memory out of the storage space by resilient power, and a rotation supporting projection provided inside of the storage space for rotating the card type memory at said rotation supporting projection in the storage space to be easily ejected from the storage space with a comfortable mechanical feeling.

Abstract: An elastic arm (2), having a shaking prevention projection (3), is formed on one connector (1), and a recess (5) for fitting engagement with the projection (3) is formed in the other connector (4). When the two connectors (1, 4) are completely fitted together, the projection (3) is engaged in the recess (5) in such a manner that front and rear surfaces (3a, 3b) of the projection (3) are held in intimate contact with front and rear surfaces (5a, 5b) of the recess (5), respectively. These surfaces (3a, 3b, 5a, 5b) are slanting. When the projection (3) is engaged in the recess (5), elastic deformation of the arm (2) is canceled. The arm (2) extends straight along a connector fitting chamber (6), and the recess (5) is formed in an outer wall (45) of the connector (4). A lock mechanism (12, 27) for locking the two connectors to each other are provided generally in opposed relation to the arm (2).

Abstract: At least one positioning projection (12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17) is formed at least on at least one deformed wall (e.g., 2) of a synthetic resin-made connector housing (1). The projecting height of the at least one positioning projection (12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17) is defined so as to correct an amount of deformation of the at least one wall (2, 3, 4 or 5), and positioning is effected by using the at least one positioning projection (12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17) as a reference. In case of a plurality of the positioning projections (12 to 17), the plurality of the positioning projections (12 to 17) are juxtaposed at least on the at least one wall (2, 3, 4 or 5), and projecting height of the plurality of positioning projections (12 to 17) are varied in correspondence with a shape of deformation of the at least one wall (2, 3, 4 or 5).

Abstract: In the half fit preventive connector of the invention, of two housings respectively forming a set of male and female connectors to be fitted with each other, a spring member is mounded on one housing due to the repulsion force generated by the spring member, the male and female connectors can be prevented from being imperfectly fitted with each other. The spring member includes a support arm rotatable in the connector fitting direction and a resilient piece supported inwardly on the free end portion of the support arm. Also, a spring contact projection is formed on the front end portion of the side surface of the other housing. The spring contact projection includes in the rear portion thereof an escape space through which the resilient piece can return back its free state when the male and female connectors are perfectly fitted with each other.

Abstract: An elastic arm (2), having a shaking prevention projection (3), is formed on one connector (1), and a recess (5) for fitting engagement with the projection (3) is formed in the other connector (4). When the two connectors (1, 4) are completely fitted together, the projection (3) is engaged in the recess (5) in such a manner that front and rear surfaces (3a, 3b) of the projection (3) are held in intimate contact with front and rear surfaces (5a, 5b) of the recess (5), respectively. These surfaces (3a, 3b, 5a, 5b) are slanting. When the projection (3) is engaged in the recess (5), elastic deformation of the arm (2) is canceled. The arm (2) extends straight along a connector fitting chamber (6), and the recess (5) is formed in an outer wall (45) of the connector (4). A lock mechanism (12, 27) for locking the two connectors to each other are provided generally in opposed relation to the arm (2).

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting a peripheral device to a host computer including an assembly for mounting the peripheral device, a connection device for connecting the assembly to said host computer, and a shock-absorbing material to be positioned between the host computer and the assembly.

Abstract: A terminal fitting (20) is formed with a jig contact portions (24) with which a pushing jig (30) is to be brought to contact. The jig contact portion (24) are provided with a loose movement restricting function for restricting a loose movement of the terminal fitting (20) in a cavity (11) in a direction intersecting with an inserting direction of the terminal fitting (20) by coming into contact with a ceiling wall (11A) of the cavity (11). Since the jig contact portions (24) also have the loose movement restricting function, it is not necessary to form a loose movement-restricting portion separately from the jig contact portion (24). This enables an avoidance of a complicated shape and an enlarged size of the entire terminal fitting (20).

Abstract: A connector device with improved reliability of connection includes a plug and a socket into which the plug is fitted. Uneven portions are formed on one of engaging surfaces of the plug and engaging surfaces of the socket, so that the user can have a tactile sensation that the plug is being erroneously fitted into the socket.

Abstract: A dockable equipment container includes an outer shell of a durable material and an inner metallic container. The inner container is suspended within the outer shell by blocks of energy absorbent material, such as SORBATHANE. The dockable equipment container further includes a connector at one end, which is covered by a protective door. When mated with external equipment, the protective door is moved to an open position by an alignment device, such as alignment pins, pressing against an end of the protective door. The alignment pins mate with corresponding alignment holes for ensuring that the connector properly mates with a corresponding connector in the external equipment. The dockable equipment container may contain various electronic equipment, which communicates with the external equipment through the connector. The electronic equipment may include disk drives, which are protected from the environment and from shock by the construction of the dockable equipment container.

Abstract: An electronic device mounting structure comprising a motherboard having a cutout section, a plate-like mounting member, and a electronic device mounted on the mounting member. The mounting member is arranged in the cutout section, and with a cushioning member installed between the motherboard and the mounting member, the mounting member is attached to the motherboard.

Abstract: The electrical connector of the present invention includes a female contact 1 having a pair of contact receiving cavities 5a and 5b at both ends that are capable of accommodating mating contacts A and B. One mating contact A is inserted into and removed from one of the contact receiving cavities 5a. A pair of lances 9a and 9b extend from the female contact away from each other and contact the side walls 16 of the cavity 14 of the housing 10, to allow contact float.

Abstract: Mechanism for identifying the operating voltage of an electrical connection component mounted on a support. The electrical connection component and the support each comprise a first color and having an outside peripheral interface surface. At least one ring comprises a second color and an outside peripheral surface, the at least one ring being adapted to be inserted between the electrical connection component and the support. The outside peripheral surface is as large as or greater than the outside peripheral interface surface of one of the electrical connection component and the support. At least part of the outside peripheral surface of the at least one ring is visible when the electrical connection component is coupled to the support. The first color is different from the second color.

Abstract: A connector has a connector housing, a plurality of terminals, an assisting means, and a support means. The connector housing can be received in a connector receiving recess having a first wall fitted with a plurality of terminal connecting short strips. The connector housing has a plurality of terminal accommodating chambers with at least an opening communicating with the first wall side of the connector receiving recess. Furthermore, each terminal has a wire connection portion and an elastic contact piece extending from the wire connection portion. The elastic contact piece is defined by folding back a forward part of the terminal toward the wire connection portion. The folded-back portion has a contact portion formed in the middle thereof to contact the terminal connecting short strip through the opening. A plurality of terminals are inserted into the terminal accommodating chambers of the connector housing.

Abstract: A connecting terminal and a circuit breaking device having the connecting terminal are provided. A plate-shaped second bus-bar 19 welded to a conductive thermit casing 26 through a low melting point metal 23. The bus-bar 19 has an orifice 20 formed to fix a wire with a terminal body by thread fastening and a thin part 51 formed between the orifice 20 and the metal 23 to have a plate thickness smaller than that of the other portion of the bus-bar 19. The thin part 51 is provided with wedge-shaped notches 53. When fastening a screw inserted into the orifice 20 in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction, a stress resulting from the rotation is absorbed by the thin plate 51 and the notches 53 in pairs. Consequently, owing to the absorption, it is possible to restrict the stress from being transmitted to the welding part of the low melting point metal 23.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a disk drive assembly including a printed circuit board having a front end opposite a back end, and opposite side edge portions extending between the front and back ends. A disk drive is electrically and mechanically connected to printed circuit board. Clips for damping vibration are mounted on each opposite side edge portion of the printed circuit board. Damping is also achieved via elastomeric layers positioned between the clips and the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A portable light assembly includes a ballast, a bulb having a base and at least one electrode for being connected to the ballast, and an elongate light-transmitting protective shield surrounding the bulb. A shock-absorbing bulb socket is located adjacent to the base of the bulb to protect the bulb against impact damage. The bulb socket includes a top and bottom, and integrally formed side walls engaging an inside wall of the protective shield. A plurality of openings extend longitudinally through the socket from the top to the bottom for receiving from the bottom a plurality of electrical wires connected to the ballast, and for receiving from the top a plurality of external pins connected to the electrode and extending outwardly from the base of the bulb. The top of the bulb socket defines a contoured recess adapted for receiving and holding the base of the bulb.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprises a primary housing and a secondary locking housing opposed of a stationary member and a slidable locking member. The stationary member is securely lockable by latch members has a shoulder for resiliently compressing a seal member. A stationary member further comprises anti-chattering protrusions mounted on integrally moulded resilient beams. The anti-chattering protrusions abut a mating surface of the complementary connector when coupled thereto. The resiliency of the anti-chattering beams, further enhanced by the resiliency of the compressed seal eliminates play between the coupled connectors thereby reducing chattering therebetween when subject to vibration.

Abstract: A hand-held fluorescent light includes a handle to be gripped by the user for carring the light. An electronic ballast is contained in the handle for providing starting voltage and for limiting electric current through the circuit elements of the light. A replaceable, phosphor-coated, sealed bulb is connected to the handle and includes at least one electrode located in the bulb for receiving an electric current from the ballast. A shock absorbing bulb socket serves to electrically connect the electrode and the ballast together.

Abstract: An omni-direction vibration dampening lampholder assembly includes a lampholder assembly housing member having an open top end and an open bottom end, a resilient body freely disposed in the housing member, and a lampholder encased in an upper portion of the housing member. In addition to absorption of vibratory forces, resilient body dampens vibrations by lateral and longitudinal displacement thereof through the open top end of housing member and the open bottom end of housing member.

Abstract: An IC socket has a plurality of contacts arranged so as to be subjected to pressing contact with terminal members of an IC package loaded on an IC loading portion. An elastic sheet, whose base material itself has compressibility and restorability, is disposed on the IC loading portion. The IC package loaded on the IC loading portion is supported on the elastic sheet.

Abstract: An interconnect for electrically connecting adjacent solar cells disposed in a solar cell array is disclosed. The interconnect is comprised of three parts: an elongated stress relief part disposed substantially parallel to adjacent side edges of the solar cells which are electrically connected by the interconnect; a first connecting part joined to a first end portion of the stress relief part and to the electrical contact of the first solar cell; and a second connecting part joined to the opposite end portion of the stress relief part and to the electrical contact of the adjacent solar cell. In this manner, stress induced in the interconnect as a result of thermal cycling of the solar cells electrically connected by the interconnect is significantly reduced as compared to prior art configurations to thereby increase the survivability and expected life of the interconnect. In addition, the removal and replacement of the connected solar cells is facilitated.

Abstract: A rubber ring disposed snugly over the glass envelope of a lamp and slid against a larger cylindrical lamp body centers and spaces the lamp within a reflector hole by positioning the ring within a counterbore recess in a back surface of the reflector concentric with the hole. The height of the ring is greater than the depth of the counterbore recess to space the lamp body away from the back surface of the reflector. A rubber strip is disposed between the opposite end of the lamp body and a housing member, the strip and ring being compressed in assembly to resiliently support the lamp, absorbing vibration and shock forces imparted to the lamp through the housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector having stress-free resiliently deformable contacts is shown. The connector includes a plurality of elongate contacts having first and second opposed ends. Movement is permitted between respective ends by incorporating a plurality of independently resiliently deformable transition regions in the contacts between the ends thereof. These transition regions permit the contacts to be movable in three dimensions without placing undue stress on either the contact or the fixed terminal ends.