Abstract: A receptacle connector (1) comprises an insulative housing(10) defining a receiving space (11) for receiving a mating plug connector, a plurality of contacts (20) received in the housing, and a dust-proof cover (40). The receiving space further has an opening (12) adjacent to a front surface (50) of the housing for extension of the mating plug connector therethrough into the receiving space. The cover includes a board (41) for being lodged in the opening when the mating plug connector is not inserted in the connector for preventing dust from entering into the receiving space. The cover also includes a pair of fixed arms (43) extending from a rear side of the board and a spring portion (42) connected between the arms and first extending upwardly then forwardly toward the board. The spring portion further defines a recess (42c) in a free end thereof for receiving a tip of a tool to receive first a depressing force and then a forward force from the tool to remove the cover from the receptacle connector.

Abstract: A terminator cap is provided for terminating a wireless transmitter output connector, which is made from a composite material so as to provide an electrical impedance between an outer case and a center conductor of the output connector. A method is also provided for terminating a wireless transmitter output connector.

Abstract: Insulation displacing connectors extend upwardly from a base of the terminal block into connector chambers of driver modules movable relative to the base between upper and lower positions. Passageways within the modules direct service wires moved through the passageways into the connector chambers and into entrance openings underlying upper edge portions of the insulation displacing connectors within the chambers. Movement of the module from its upper position to its lower position drives the service wires downwardly from the entrance openings of the connectors into and through slots underlying the entrance openings, to establish electrical contact with the service wires and the connectors and, in the case of larger diameter wires, to impale the service wires upon impaling elements resisting pullout of the wires.

Abstract: A cap for protecting an electrical terminal from corrosion having a base which is insertable upon the terminal, a tapered section designed to guide and surround a mate to the terminal as it is being connected, and a removable top which protects the terminal before connection. The tapered section deforms during the connection operation to surround the mating terminal and seal the connection from corroding species.

Abstract: The present invention provides a terminal protective cap that covers a terminal of an electric wire and protects the terminal from exposure. The terminal protective cap has an engaging portion that engages with a projecting portion provided on an outer periphery of the terminal. This prevents the terminal from being exposed. Thus, the terminal is securely protected.

Abstract: A seal for sealing a connector having a test aperture includes a body and a latch formed with the body, the latch including a first deflection beam formed on one side of the body and a second deflection beam formed on an opposite side of the body. The latch also can include a first hook formed with the first deflection beam and a second hook formed with the second deflection beam. The first hook and the second hook are each pivotable between a first latched position and a second unlatched position when the first deflection beam and the second deflection beam are compressed.

Abstract: A tubular portion is formed on a ceiling surface of a lid which covers a body. The tubular portion is received in an upper recess portion in a manner to cover a plate-like terminal.

Abstract: A converter for receiving satellite broadcasting includes a converter main body, a junction portion, provided to converter main body, to connect an interconnection member, and an extensible/retractable waterproof cover attached to junction portion. As waterproof cover is retracted, interconnection member is connected to junction portion. After the attaching operation, waterproof cover is expanded for preventing water penetration.

Abstract: A hollow tubular part (14) constituting a part of a terminal protection cap (11) has a cap part (13) and a large-diameter portion (15) located adjacent the cap part (13). A tapered portion (16) is continuous with the large-diameter portion (15); and a small-diameter portion (17) is continuous with the tapered portion (16). The thickness of the tapered portion (16) and the thickness of the end of the small-diameter portion (17) adjacent the tapered portion (16) are smaller than the thickness of the large-diameter portion (15) and the thickness of sections of the small-diameter portion (17) further from the tapered portion (16).

Abstract: A scroll-type compressor is provided in which the same terminal box can be used irrespective of whether or not the earth is necessary.

Abstract: A sealant-filled connector assembly includes a socket having a plug cavity adapted to receive a connector plug and an environmental sealant. The connector assembly is provided with a passageway to facilitate installation of the sealant, a sealant reservoir to protect electrical leads thereof, a sealant trough to protect wire ends of an associated device connector, and/or specially configured interior cavity walls or a cavity engagement member to enhance adhesion between the sealant and the cavity.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrical housing having a cover portion 14, and a base portion (not shown) defining recesses for receiving electrical connectors 24. Each connector has a casing 26 defining a nozzle portion 28 through which terminations of electrical conductors 30 are receivable into the casing 26. The casing 26 holds captive a displaceable element 34 resembling a cylindrical plunger. The element 34 co-operates with a metal blade located within the casing 26 to strip off the insulation of the conductors 30 and join them electrically when the element 34 is urged into the casing. In use, a tool formation 40 forming part of the cover portion 14 is positioned over the displaceable element 34. When a downward force is applied to the cover portion 14 the tool portion 40 effectively urges the element 26 into its final position, thereby joining the conductors 30 electrically to each other.

Abstract: Anti-skid protrusions 26 and 27 are formed on the inside of a rubber boot 20 which fits on the smooth external surface of an electrical connector housing 10. Since the connector housing 10 has no molded supports for the boot, production cost is reduced.

Abstract: The device includes channels into which sealing gel or grease can be injected from an orifice in the housing in the cavity which receives an electrical wire or plug. The channels are structured to reduce or avoid the formation of voids within the corresponding structure. A related method includes the step of injecting the sealing gel or grease via a channel and into a cavity which receives a line or wire therein.

Abstract: An electric contact apparatus has a flexible contact sheet 13. A plurality of conductive elements 14 are provided on a front side of the flexible contact sheet 13 and are arranged in parallel with each other along the direction of arrangement of electrodes 4 arranged on an insulating substrate 2 of a liquid crystal display panel 1 so as to be brought into contact with the electrodes 4, respectively. An internally sealed elastic tube 17 is supported in a groove 18 formed on one side of a pressing plate 11 and extends along the direction of arrangement of the conductive elements 14 so as to press a part of each contact region between the conductive elements 14 and the electrodes 4.

Abstract: An RJ11 customer bridge assembly having a cover member for selectively closing a plug-receiving cavity and preventing unauthorized removal of the assembly from a building entrance protector box by blocking movement of a releasable latch member. Contaminated protective gel in the cavity is easily replaced by opening the cover member and blowing out the contaminated gel.

Abstract: An RJ style plug is provided including a plug body and a contact supported by the body. The contact includes a plug portion with a plug contact surface and an insulation displacement contact portion with a wire receiving contact slot. The device may also include an attaching body. The plug body may include connection surfaces for connecting the attaching body to the plug body. The attaching body has a wire positioning surface for positioning a wire in the contact slot and attaching the attaching body to the plug body via the connection surfaces. The wire positioning surfaces may include surfaces defining a bore for receiving a wire end and an opening extending from a plug side surface of the attaching body to the bore, the opening being sized to receive an end of the insulation displacement contact portion when the attaching body is connected to the plug body.

Abstract: A waterproof container 10 for electrical plugs 100 and electrical sockets 101 provided with electrical cords 102 wherein the container 10 includes a waterproof housing member 20 having upper 21 and lower 22 housing segments hingedly connected together and provided with a locking arrangement 27, 28. The opposite ends of both of the housing segments 21, 22 are provided with arcuate recesses 24 which are dimensioned to receive foam gaskets 41 which will sealingly engage the electrical cords 102 and at least one of the housing segments is provided with a pair of internal peripheral recesses 29 dimensioned to receive gasket members 40 to make the container 10 waterproof.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a sealing face 30 provided along the entire circumference of a side edge and upper face of a foot member 25 and along outer side faces and an outer base face of a terminal housing chamber 23. An operating member 26B and short-circuiting terminal 24 are sealed by a boot 31, an opening edge 31A of the boot 31 fitting tightly with a continuous sealing circumference face 30, thereby preventing the entry of water or dirt. The arrangement ensures that the locking arm 26 can be operated without risk of breaking the seal.

Abstract: A connector having improved dielectric strength is provided and includes a lower portion having a front side and a rear side and a bottom, a pair of terminal disposed in the lower portion, each of the pair of terminals having a side extension and a wire wrap tail, one of the pair of terminals being disposed in the lower portion toward the front side, the other of the pair of terminals being disposed in said lower portion toward the rear side thereby forming a gap between the side extensions of each of the pair of terminals. A base having a pair of terminal openings for receiving the pair of terminals, respectively, with the base being dimensioned and shaped for receiving the lower portion. A protruding wall is disposed in the base between the pair of terminal openings. A notch is disposed on the bottom of the lower portion, the notch being dimensioned and shaped so that when the lower portion is placed in the base, the protruding wall is matingly engaged with the notch.

Abstract: A connector is constructed to reduce a risk of malfunction or impairment of the connector due to the entrance of dust and/or external matter thereinto. The entrance of external matters into a receptacle 13 is prevented because an opening 16 of the receptacle 13 is normally kept closed by a cover 21 biased by a spring member 28. The cover 21 is temporarily opened against the biasing force of the spring member 28 during the insertion and withdrawal of the female connector housing 30.

Abstract: A cover of a simple construction is provided which can deal with a distance variation between battery posts. The cover 6 is made of a rubber material and has a narrow box-like configuration. A bottomed middle portion of the cover 6 forms a tubular portion 107 through which a braided wire 3 of a battery connection terminal 1 is to be passed, and the opposite ends thereof form post cover portions 108 for covering battery posts 2. Further, slits 9 are formed in side walls between the tubular portion 107 and the post cover portions 108, so that the post cover portions 108 can be bent upward. In this way, since the cover 6 can be elongated and contracted according to a distance between the battery posts 2, it can be easily mounted and the action of an undesired force on the cover 6 due to the vibration of batteries 5 can be effectively prevented.

Abstract: A connector is used to repair an electrical connection between a wire and a terminal of a wire wrap connection. The connector is a conductive tubular member having a plurality of barbs extending inwardly from the sidewall thereof. The connector is insertable over the terminal having the wire wrap connection made thereon. When the connector is inserted onto the terminal, the barbs slide along the surface of the terminal and the wire to establish an electrical connection between the wire and the terminal. The connector may include a gel inside which prevents corrosion of the wire wrap connection.

Abstract: A connector for connecting electrical wires includes a housing or enclosure that surrounds contacts for making a connection to a plug. The housing is filled with a colloidal gel environmental protection material that includes particles that will absorb electromagnetic radiation, particularly in the radio frequency range to form a colloidal gel. The gel can be any one of the existing polyurethane, or silicone based gels used for environmental protection of connectors, such as telephone jacks. The particles are preferably made from either Parites or ferrites and range in size from 5 microns to 100 microns. The loading of the particles can be between 5% and 80% of the overall weight of the finished colloidal gel. The colloidal gel can be formed so that it is sufficiently cohesive to form into strips that can be wrapped around connectors as well.

Abstract: A low resistance electrical connector comprising a flat bar having multiple lateral fingers projecting from the bar to form flat compression pads for attachment of electrical connectors, and an insulating housing surrounding said bar and including relatively short cylindrical projections enclosing a short extent of each finger and presenting a circular shoulder at the proximal end of each finger or the inner end of each compression pad so that a rocket may telescope over the shoulder and seal the connection to each pad. The number of fingers projecting from each bar may vary and they may project from one or both lateral sides of the bar. The connector is made by laser or waterjet cutting a flat sheet or bar of conductive metal such as copper, aluminum or a laminate to form a blank. The sheet is cut to avoid excessive scrap so that the space between fingers becomes the fingers of another blank. The blank is deburred and placed in a mold to form the insulating housing and cylindrical projections.

Abstract: A connector assembly for telephone wires comprises an open-ended tubular receptacle telescoped within a tubular member having a closed bottom. Wires extend through a port in the tubular member, upwardly along a receptacle side and project angular inwardly and downwardly of the receptacle. A low viscosity curable sealant fluid is poured into the assembly while in tilted orientation for submerging the wires within the receptacle while not filling the receptacle (for reducing the amount of fluid required while disposing the upper surface of the sealant fluid pool below the level of the wire receiving point of the tubular member for preventing gravity escape of the sealant fluid until the fluid sets up for self-retention within the receptacle.

Abstract: This invention is a secure and long-lasting ground connection, or isolation terminal, for, for example, fiber optic cable installations. The isolation terminal has a proximal end with a hole in a conductive element for receiving a stud extending out from the terminal box, and a nut placed on the stud, or for receiving a bolt placed in the hole for being received by the terminal box. Surrounding and enclosing the conductive element with the hole is a walled structure which is adapted on its lower end to fit and cooperate with the external wall of the terminal box, helping to create a tight seal between the terminal box and the isolation terminal. The inside of the walled structure creates a cavity which is closeable by means of a close-fitting cap, for example. After tightly attaching the isolation terminal to the terminal, the cavity is filled with an insulator, like a dielectric gel, for example, and then the cap is closed to securely cover the cavity.

Abstract: A connector cover 30 attached to the posterior end of a female connector 10 is made of hard synthetic resin so that, for example, it can withstand the shock of high-pressure water used to wash cars, and flying stones. The upper portion of this cover 30 comprises a protecting arch 33 which is deformable to release a locking arm 16 of the connector 10. Internal rubber seals water-proof the connector.

Abstract: An electrical set screw connector has an insulating cover over a metal body which includes conductor receiving passages or ports and intersecting set screws adapted to clamp down on conductor ends in the conductor receiving passages or ports. The connector insulating cover includes a vestibule or tubular chamber for each set screw. The outer end of the vestibule is restricted to capture the screw and each vestibule is internally threaded. The outer end of each vestibule includes a drive hole for the set screw. The connector insulating cover is made by dipping using the backed out set screws as core pins for each set screw vestibule with removable shanks in the set screw recesses forming the drive holes.

Abstract: A cable connector housing (11) for surrounding and sealing a coaxial cable connection, the housing (11) comprising two elongate body portions (12) (13) that surround the cable (51) and connector (52). One end of the housing (11) has a smaller part or opening (14) for accommodating the cable and the other end of the housing has a larger opening (15) for accommodating a connector. The one end of the housing (11) is shaped preferably frusto-conically, to force sealing gel within the housing (11) towards the other end of the housing when the two body portions are assembled around the connection.

Abstract: To easily cope with a change in a distance between battery posts, a cover (5) includes a pair of cover elements (6, 7) which are provided with receptacles (8) for accommodating connection members (3) of a battery connection terminal (1), and hollow connection portions (9, 10) which are slidably fitted so as to adjust the length of the cover (5). The connection portions (9, 10) are openable, and the receptacles (8) are provided with lids (28). After the connection portions (9, 10) are opened and partly assembled, the battery connection terminal (1) is inserted into the cover (5) sideways. Then, the connection portions (9, 10) are closed. The assembly of the cover (5) and the terminal (1) is fitted such that battery posts (51) are inserted into insertion holes (4) formed in the connection members (3), and the lids (28) are closed after nuts (54) are fastened to the battery posts (51).

Abstract: A protective cover for substantially completely enclosing a ground junction connector to inhibit contamination of the electrical contact surfaces of the ground junction connector when it is in use. The cover comprises a housing that fits over the ground junction connector and an end cap which matingly engages the housing to trap the ground junction connector in an enclosed position within the housing. The housing has a lower surface with a bolt hole formed therein and an upper surface with a larger access hole formed therein. The holes are in coaxial alignment with one another so that a bolt may be inserted through the access hole, into engagement with an eyelet attached to the ground junction connector, and out through the bolt hole to connect with the ground point. The end cap has a wire hole through which a wire harness attached to the ground junction connector extends. A lid is attached to the housing by a hinge and seals the access hole when in a closed position.

Abstract: A plastic terminal box is secured to a shell of a working machine. The plastic terminal box includes a plastic body which is secure to the shell and a plastic cover which is sealingly and releasably secured to the plastic body. The plastic body defines an aperture into which is inserted an electrical terminal of the working machine. A seal is located around the terminal and between the shell and the plastic body. The terminal and its associated electrical connections are thus isolated by the plastic terminal box due to the seal between the body and the shell and by the seal between the cover and the body.

Abstract: Water which drops on an upper surface of a connector housing will often flow through a rear side of the housing onto electric wires. A part of the water enters a terminal containing chamber. This invention prevents penetration of the water. A connector includes a connector housing (10) provided with a terminal containing chamber (11a) which is open to a rear side of the housing. The housing (10) is provided with a visor (13) which extends from an upper surface of the housing to an upper part of the rear side to cover an upper part of an opening of the chamber (11a). Water drops (D) from the upper surface of the housing (10) cannot flow down on electric wires (20) drawn out from the terminal containing chamber (11a) and thus cannot enter the chamber (11a) through the wires (20).

Abstract: A board-mountable electrical connector (100) having a housing (108) with two or more plug portions (104,106) each having two rows of contacts (114,116) therein extending from the mating face (102) to solder tails (136,138) along the connector's board-mounting face (140). An inspection aperture (144) allows visual inspection of the solder terminations of the solder tails of the contacts (116) of the inner rows to pads of a circuit board. Insert (150) is insertable into inspection aperture (144) following soldering and inspection, and is latchable in place to the housing in a manner permitting delatching and removal, if desired.

Abstract: A protective cover for an electrical connector comprises a shell having a wall and an aperture extending through the wall to permit a wire leading from the connector to pass out of the shell. The aperture is surrounded by a flexible skirt which is dimensioned to seal around the wire. The skirt keeps contaminants from entering the cover and provides a strain relief for the wire.

Abstract: A connector (10) for joining coaxial or other cables includes an electronic or other connector (12) located in a housing (11). The housing has outlets (17) and (43) for a distribution cable carrying a signal, and outlets (19) for branch cables which take signals away from that cable to subscribers. The outlets (17)(43) may be separate from and are distinguishable from the branch outlets (19). The housing (11) may comprise a base portion (13) with at least one cover portion (14) or (11) which is releasably secured to the base portion by a snap connection to give easy access to the connectors (12) and cables.

Abstract: The invention discloses a connection device for the electric connection between the poles of accumulators which comprises: a connecting electric cable (2) ending at each of its extremities with a conductor ring (3), the hole (4) of which lodges a connecting screw (5) connecting said cable to an electric pole (6) of the accumulator; an insulation coating made of plastic material (1), wherein the part having a smaller diameter is sealed with a lid and the part having a larger diameter rests on the surface (9) of the lid of the accumulator and having a first annular wall (11) in form of a cylinder of the same diameter as the head of the connecting screw (5) having its base on the surface of the conductor ring in contact with said head (52) of the connecting screw (5); a lid (90) for sealing each insulation coating.

Abstract: An environmental protection device with manually operated latching mechanism is described. The device includes a rigid hook and a latch and bracing member on opposite peripheral edges of the device with cavity halves therebetween capable of fitting together upon the latching of the hook and latch to form an enclosure around a substrate such as a coaxial cable splice or a cable to tap port connection or an automotive wire tab termination upon the closing of the device and the locking of the latch and hook members. The device is preferably filled with a gel sealing material having an elongation of at least 100% and a Voland hardness from about 1 to 50 grams.

Abstract: Disclosed is a network interface device for connecting network wiring to a subscriber's wiring at a subscriber's premises, the network interface device having a door covering a test jack, with means for connecting the network wiring to the subscriber wiring when the door is closed and connecting the network wiring to the test jack when the door is open.

Abstract: Disclosed is a combined RF/power tap unit. The power and RF portions are provided in separate compartments with a cover for the power compartment so that access to the internal RF circuitry is possible without disturbing the power compartment. The cover for the power portion extends beyond the sides of the compartment, and the compartment includes appropriate grooves and seals to protect the wire connections from the outside environment. Detents are provided in one side of the compartment to hold the drop wires, and ribs in the cover supply strain relief.

Abstract: A sealed RJ-11 connector includes plug and connector entrances each comprises a material insert molded to both sides of a plate. At least one such material is sufficiently flexible to expand or contract responsive to air pressure, and a gel may be used to seal at least one of the entrances.

Abstract: A female connector housing has male terminals attached thereto and is closed by a cover member, the cover member being allowed to be opened and closed. A male connector housing is inserted into an insertion portion of the female connector housing, so that female terminals are attached to the male terminals. The insertion portion of the female connector housing is opened in such a direction as to face downward when installed. Both the female connector housing and the male connector housing have outlets for holding the electrical cables connected to the male and female terminals on a side that faces downward when installed. Since a connector is opened only at a lower portion thereof, waterdrops falling down from above can in no way enter into the connector.

Abstract: An environmentally protected electrical socket and plug assembly retains environmental security throughout repeated connections and disconnections. The socket and plug assembly includes a socket containing an electrical conductor and adapted to insertably receive a plug, an environmental sealant at least partially filling the socket so that the sealant is at least partially displaced from the socket when the plug is inserted into the socket, and an elastomeric containment means for containing displaced sealant when the plug is inserted into the socket and for urging the sealant back into the socket when the plug is removed.

Abstract: A splashproof enclosure for use in mounting the electrical control circuits for connecting electric power to a sensor operated electric actuator for a toilet room plumbing device such as an electronic faucet includes a base and a cover mounted on the base. The base is formed and adapted to mount on a toilet room wall and has a power cord opening so that a power cord may enter said enclosure from the rear. There are spacing channels on the side of the base facing the toilet room wall to space the base from the wall to allow fluid to flow behind the enclosure. There is a dam positioned on the upper side of the power cord opening and extending toward the toilet room wall to divert fluid around the power cord opening. The cover is attached to the base and there are seal elements between the cover and base preventing the entry of fluid into the interior of the enclosure. There are cable entrance ports in the cover and the base providing a plurality of openings for cables for the sensor and electric actuators.

Abstract: A submersible set screw connector has a conductive metal block with a series of blind conductor holes and corresponding set screws to clamp and secure the conductor ends to the block. The connector is provided with a waterproof case which includes elongated grommet receiving sleeves for each conductor. Access to the set screws is provided through cylindrical projecting ports, each of which includes a waterproof plug. Each plug is tethered to the case so it can not be lost. The tether extends from a small hole in a radial tab on the plug to a small hole on a fin projecting from the case. The tab keeps the tether radially outside the cylindrical projecting ports. The plug and port are configured to interfit to form a tight seal.

Abstract: An environmental protection device with manually operated latching mechanism is described. The device includes a rigid hook and flexible latch on opposite peripheral edges of the device with cavity halves therebetween capable of fitting together upon the latching of the hook and latch to form an enclosure around an elongate substrate such as a coaxial cable splice or a cable to tap port connection upon the closing of the device and the locking of the latch and hook members. The device is preferably filled with a gel sealing material having an elongation of at least 100% and a Voland hardness from about 1 to 50 grams.

Abstract: A hermetic terminal assembly structure adapted to be sealed along the periphery of an aperture in a chamber defining housing wall of a hermetically sealed chamber including a terminal pin sealed by a coalescent aperture seal in the aperture to include inner and outer pin portions, each of which pin portions is surrounded by one of a pair of sleeve members sealingly cooperative with the aperture seal.

Abstract: A device is provided for firmly attaching a plurality of coaxial cable terminus to a plurality of standard connection jacks in such a way that each connection point is effectively shielded from tampering by individuals and is effectively sealed from degrading elements in the atmosphere. The device is a locking shroud which defines a plurality of locking shroud chambers, each being adapted to attach to a respective connection jack so as to surround the connection of a cable terminus to the jack. Each locking shroud chamber is attached to one other locking shroud chamber by a flexible web disposed in a curved plane. Because of the flexible webs, the locking shroud can be easily adjusted to fit any standard coaxial cable multiple connection equipment. The use of the locking shroud of the invention makes it difficult to de-attach and/or re-attach the cable terminus to the jack without special tooling.

Abstract: An electrical connector, particularly an insulation-displacement connector of split-beam design, comprising a metal that at constant temperature has an elasticity of at least 0.8%. This allows the connector to be used with conductors over a large diameter range.