Abstract: A portable information handling system rotationally couples housing portions with a dual axis hinge and communicates signals between the housing portions through a signal conduit inserted over the axles of the dual axis hinge. Signal contact elements coupled to opposing housing portions interface wirelines to contact fingers that insert in the signal conduit. Conductive surfaces in the signal conduit transmit signals across the dual axis hinge at varying rotational orientations by maintaining an electrical interface with opposing contact fingers.

Abstract: A water-based power generating installation includes a water based power generating device operable to derive power from a body of water, and to export that power via a power export cable, and an infrastructure arrangement for providing a power export connection from the installation, and including infrastructure equipment for the installation, which infrastructure equipment serves to connect the power generating device with the power export connection.

Abstract: An accessory is for electrically connecting an audio output device to a portable electronic device. The accessory includes an attachment unit, a connector jack and a coupling unit. The attachment unit is to be removably attached to the portable electronic device. The connector jack is for mating electrical connection with an audio socket of the portable electronic device. The coupling unit is for mating electrical connection with the audio output device, and is to be removably attached to the attachment unit for establishing electrical connection with the attachment unit. The attachment unit and the coupling unit are configured to removably engage each other by magnetic attraction.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, a circuit board in the main body, a rear cover, at least one first conductive member exposed through the rear cover and electrically connected to the circuit board, and a support assembly. The support assembly includes a hollow support detachably connected to the rear cover, at least one second conductive member connected to the hollow support and staying in contact with the at least one second conductive member, and at least one cable extending through the hollow support and comprising a first end electrically connected to the at least one second conductive member, and a second end extending out of the hollow support for connecting with a peripheral.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a data cable. The main body includes a number of exposed first conductive members. The data cable includes a first data port and a second data port. The first data port is capable of being connected to an external electronic device. The second data port includes a suction cup and a plurality of second conductive members mounted within the suction cup and electrically connected to the first data port. Each second conductive member corresponds to one first conductive member. When the first data port is electrically connected to the external electronic device, and the suction cup is adhered to the main body to cause each of the second conductive members to contact the corresponding first conductive member, the electronic device is capable of sharing data with the external electronic device.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a data cable. The main body includes a number of exposed first conductive members. The data cable includes a first data port and a second data port. The first data port is capable of being connected to an external electronic device. The second data port includes a suction cup and a plurality of second conductive members mounted within the suction cup and electrically connected to the first data port. Each second conductive member corresponds to one first conductive member. When the first data port is electrically connected to the external electronic device, and the suction cup is adhered to the main body to cause each of the second conductive members to contact the corresponding first conductive member, the electronic device is capable of sharing data with the external electronic device.

Abstract: A system for locating corresponding ends of a communications or data patch cable used to conduct a signal between computing or telecommunications devices. The invention provides a physical indication of the location of an opposite end of a given patch cable when a switching means on the first end of the same cable is activated. The invention utilizes an existing pair of wires in category-type cables to send a DC voltage when activated to illuminate a light emitting diode in the opposite end of a patch cable thereby providing an immediate indication of the location of the termination of the opposite end of a patch cable making it possible to visually identify a cable without removing the cable from service or from connection of the modular plugs on either end of the cable.

Abstract: An embodiment of an electrical connecting apparatus includes a chip unit having a plurality of electronic components arranged on the upper side of a chip supporting body, a probe unit having a plurality of contacts arranged on the lower side of a probe supporting body, and a connecting unit arranged between the chip unit and the probe unit and having a connecting member supporting body and a plurality of connecting members electrically connecting the chip unit to the probe unit. The chip unit, the probe unit and the connecting unit are vacuum-coupled.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tester apparatus of the kind including a portable supporting structure for removably holding and testing a substrate carrying a microelectronic circuit. An interface on the stationary structure is connected to the first interface when the portable structure is held by the stationary structure and is disconnected from the first interface when the portable supporting structure is removed from the stationary structure. An electrical tester is connected through the interfaces so that signals may be transmitted between the electrical tester and the microelectronic circuit to test the microelectronic circuit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for coupling low-frequency high-power ultrasound resonators by a tolerance-compensating force-transmitting connection having at least one contact surface between the at least two resonators on or proximate to the oscillation maximum of the oscillation to be transmitted by the coupling for the purpose of transmitting low-frequency ultrasound power between the resonators coupled in this manner.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprises a connector (2) comprising an insulative housing (21) being adapted for receiving an electronic package therein with a number of passageways therethrough and comprising a base portion (22) and a number of projections (23) extending from corners of the base portion (22), a plurality of electrical contacts received in the passageways of the housing (21) and a pick up cap (3) engagingly abutting against inner walls of the projections (23) of the housing (21) for locating the pick up cap (3) on the housing (21).

Abstract: A sucking cover inserted into an electric connector with terminals received therein includes a sucking portion and an insertion portion. The sucking portion has a sucking surface at the front and a catching surface at the rear. A plane sucking area is formed as a portion of the sucking surface. The sucking surface is parallel with a bottom plate of the electric connector mounted on a PCB. The catching surface is against the top of the electric connector when the sucking cover is inserted into the electric connector. The inserted portion projected from the catching surface has an inserted wall and ribs. While the inserted portion is inserted into an inserted slot of the electric connector, the electric connector can be moved while the sucked cover is moved. In SMT, this action will improve the effective of the electric connector located in a PCB.

Abstract: A land grid array socket comprises an insulative housing having a plurality of contacts. The insulative housing has a top surface for receiving a land grid array package. A cover member is pivotally mounted on a first end of the insulative housing. The cover member is pivotal between an open position and a closed position where the cover member presses the land grid array package toward the top surface of the insulative housing so that the land grid array package electrically connects to the contacts. A lever is pivotally mounted on a second end of the insulative housing. The lever has a locking portion for locking the cover member in the closed position. A metallic reinforcing plate is positioned on a bottom surface of the housing. The metallic reinforcing plate extends between the first end and the second end of the insulative housing.

Abstract: An input terminal is electrically connected to a contact point. An anti-corrosion current supplying section is operable to supply an anti-corrosion current to the contact point through the input terminal so as to remove corrosion in the contact point. A series resistor is electrically interposed between the input terminal of the signal processing circuit and the contact point. The anti-corrosion current is supplied to the contact point through the series resistor.

Abstract: A connector system for coupling electrosurgical instruments to electrosurgical generators is provided. The connector system includes a plug portion connectable to an electrosurgical instrument, the plug portion of the electrosurgical instrument having a shape specific to a particular manufacturer; and a plug receptacle portion supported on the electrosurgical generator; the plug receptacle portion being shaped to receive the plug portion of the electrosurgical instrument of the particular manufacturer and the plug portion of the electrosurgical instrument of any other manufacturer.

Abstract: A system and method for producing transaction cards, such as gift cards and identification cards, ensures that duplicate and missing cards are eliminated from a group of cards. Cards may also be provided in an ordered sequence. Each transaction card may include one or more unique identifiers so that each card is uniquely identified from all other cards in the group. Cards in the group may be packaged according to a hierarchy, and the location of each card in the hierarchy may be retained and later used for identifying the location of cards and/or batch activation.

Abstract: The present invention provides a sucking disk type USB extension socket for plugging with a USB device. The USB extension socket comprises a USB seat and an extension transmission cable. The USB seat has a connection socket therein, which is electrically connected to one end of the extension transmission cable. The other end of the extension transmission cable has a USB connector. At least a sucking disk is disposed on the USB seat. The USB seat can be fixed at any position through the design of the sucking disk type fixing structure thereof. The present invention has the advantages of high space usage and convenient and flexible use.

Abstract: A proton conducting polymer obtained by blending an organic phosphoric acid compound solution with a meta type polyaniline solution; a solid polymer electrolyte for a fuel cell comprising the proton conducting polymer, which is excellent in proton conductivity, methanol barrier property and dopant stability in an aqueous solution of methanol; and an electrode comprising the proton conducting and fine catalyst particles carried on porous particles.

Abstract: A connector between an x-ray tube and high voltage source. An epoxy-filled housing is connected to the casing or housing of an x-ray tube or vacuum vessel. A high conductivity silicone gasket is positioned between the ceramic insulator of the x-ray tube and the epoxy material in the housing. Air is evacuated in the joint between the connector housing and x-ray tube vessel and a vacuum created therein. Appropriate seals are positioned maintaining the integrity of the vacuum. Spring-loaded attachment bolts are also utilized to secure the connector housing and vacuum vessel casing together.

Abstract: A connector between an x-ray tube and high voltage source. An epoxy-filled housing is connected to the casing or housing of an x-ray tube or vacuum vessel. A high conductivity silicone gasket is positioned between the ceramic insulator of the x-ray tube and the epoxy material in the housing. Air is evacuated in the joint between the connector housing and x-ray tube vessel and a vacuum created therein. Appropriate seals are positioned maintaining the integrity of the vacuum. Spring-loaded attachment bolts are also utilized to secure the connector housing and vacuum vessel casing together.

Abstract: A connector for making an electrical connection with a mating interface (17) includes a hollow conductor (1) within which is included a member (9) which is relatively movable with respect to the conductor (1). Resilient means (12), which may be a spring, is located between the conductor (1) and member (9). In a first state of the connector, the conductor (1) and member (9) are in a relative position in which the resilient means (12) exerts a force between them urging them together. Following a mechanical connection made between the member (9) and the mating interface (17), the connector is set in a second state in which the force applied by the resilient means (12) takes effect, moving the conductor (1) and member (9) towards one another to make an electrical connection between the conductor (1) and the mating interface (17). This allows a connection to be made with only minimal force and no torque, making it suitable for fragile connections.

Abstract: Described is a connector in which a plug can be pulled out of a receptacle without producing stress in the connector itself or a circuit board on which the connector is mounted. The plug is inserted into the receptacle so that the side wall of the plug makes contact with the interior wall of the receptacle. When the plug and the receptacle are coupled, a fitting space is formed therebetween. When compressed air is injected into this fitting space, the plug will be pushed up by a rise in the air pressure and therefore the plug can be pulled out of the receptacle. The use of air pressure in the fitting space to pull out the plug is advantageous because it can be implemented without producing biased stress in the plug or the receptacle.

Abstract: Provides an electrical connector for the cathodic protection of a metallic surface that is subject to corrosion. A layer of insulative adhesive, layer of conductive adhesive and a suction cup are provided so as to permit the electrical connector to be adhesively secured to the metallic surface. This permits cathodic protection of the metallic surface under all corrosive conditions and provides good conductivity.

Abstract: A contact assembly for making contact with a conductor on a foil, in particular a flexible foil, having a first contact region for making contact with a complementary contact and a second contact region for making contact with the conductor where the second contact region has opposing contact arms between which the foil can be introduced and at least one contact arm, on opposing sides, has tongues which can be bent around the other contact arm in such a way that the two contact arms are pressed against one another, to hold the conductor of the foil therebetween.

Abstract: A charging connector for an electric vehicle for charging a power receiving connector coupled with a power supplying connector on a charging stand includes air purging unit provided within the power supplying connector on the side to be coupled with the power receiving connector. The air purging unit serves to purge foreign substance such as dust or moisture applied. The air purging unit of the charging connector prevents moisture or foreign substance from intruding into the inside of the supplying connector to be coupled with the power receiving connector, and if intruded, permits them to be removed swiftly, thereby preventing troubles such as poor contact of terminal and short-circuiting.

Abstract: A technique of connecting a first member having a first face to a second member having a second face utilizing dendrites is provided. Dendrites are formed on one face of the first member in a given configuration. Dendrite receiving and securing material, preferably solder, is formed on a face of the second member in a configuration confirming substantially to the given configuration of the dendrites on the one face. The first and second members are then placed in a position relative to each other with the dendrites on the one face of the first member in contact with the dendrite receiving and engaging material on the face of the second member. An airtight seal is then provided between the first and second faces surrounding the dendrites and dendrite receiving and engaging material, which forms a sealed chamber between the first and second members.

Abstract: A connector carrier for an electric part comprising a pressure reduction chamber (31b) having an opening portion, a flat first part arranged in such a manner as to allow one surface of the first part (wiring sheet 6) to contact the opening portion of the pressure reduction chamber and a second part (IC4) disposed within the pressure reduction chamber such that when the pressure reduction chamber is reduced in pressure, the first part (6) is urged toward the second part side (4) by a difference in air pressure, thereby allowing contact elements on both of the first and second parts to contact with each other. A pressure increasing chamber (42a) can be provided on a side of the first part opposite the second part so as to urge the first part toward the second part. The pressure increasing chamber and the pressure decreasing chamber can be utilized independently or in combination.

Abstract: An adapter unit configurable for testing ICs having different power and ground contact configurations is customized for one of such configuration and mounted on a load board having first and second plurality of signal contacts, wherein respective pairs of the first and second plurality of signal contacts are connected to both a contact of the IC and a test channel from an IC tester. The adapter unit is mounted on the load board making contact with the first plurality of signal contacts, while a DUT board holding the IC is mounted on the load board making contact with the second plurality of signal contacts. The adapter unit includes a plurality of signal contacts respectively connected to the first plurality of signal contacts of the load board, a power bus ring connected to a power line provided by the IC tester, and a ground bus ring connected to a ground line from the IC tester.

Abstract: A fully-populated Pin Grid Array (PGA) is vacuum-chucked to a pedestal, without mechanical clamping. The pedestal includes a cylindrical shaft having a vacuum passageway extending its length, and a vacuum reservoir block mounted atop the shaft, and an alignment/fixture plate mounted atop the vacuum reservoir block. The alignment/fixture plate is provided with holes extending partially through the plate, at least about its periphery, for receiving the outermost rows/columns of pins of the PGA, while maintaining a vacuum seal. In one embodiment, a central portion of the alignment/fixture plate is provided with a large through-opening for receiving the remaining pins of the PGA. In another embodiment, the central portion of the alignment/fixture plate is provided with a plurality of individual through holes corresponding to the remaining pins of the PGA. In this manner, the PGA is held securely and well aligned within a wire bonder, while avoiding damaging the pins.

Abstract: A test fixture for use in systems designed to test circuit boards. The test fixture is adapted to receive pre-wired interchangeable modules which contain a plurality of fixed test probes disposed in an array mirroring the location of test points on the specific circuit board to be tested. The interchangeable modules have standardized arrays of intermediate connectors for mating with mirrored arrays of connectors on the frame of the test fixture.

Abstract: A test fixture for facilitating connection between a pin grid array, such as those found on multi-lead electronic components, and the test leads of a diagnostic device, useful for testing such components after they are mounted on printed circuit boards. A base element is formed of transparent plastic material and carries an array of connectors, the number and arrangement of which depend upon the component to be tested. Each connector includes a test lead connector, adapted for attachment to a test lead, and a pin engagement member, adapted for making and retaining physical contact with a component pin. The pin engagement member is carried resiliently in the connector body, able to move longitudinally therein. A resilient seal means extends around the outer periphery of the underside of the base member, defining a well in the space below the base member. The seal means may include multiple resilient seal layers, separated by stiffeners.

Abstract: A test socket (10) for a leadless chip carrier (13) having a rigid guide frame (21) for holding a resilient connector member (23), and for assuring correct alignment of the chip carrier (13). The assembly is mounted on a printed wiring board (22), and the resilient connector member (23) has a pattern of conductive strips (31) that make contact to the chip carrier (13) at the top, and make contact to the printed wiring board (22) at the bottom. A vacuum is selectively applied to a hole (35) in the printed wiring board (22) to seal the chip carrier (13) against the resilient connector member (23).

Abstract: In an interface arrangement for automatic test equipment a substrate, such as a circuit board, is supported between spring loaded test probes within a vacuum chamber so that application of a vacuum causes the probes to contact the board. An internal dam is mounted within the vacuum chamber and, upon the application of the vacuum, seals off an internal portion of the chamber containing the probe arrays so that cooling air may be applied to the circuit board without breaking the vacuum in the outer portion of the chamber. Access may also be provided to the circuit board in this condition.