Abstract: A connector engaging/disengaging device comprises a plurality of carrier plates, a pair of side blocks, and a pair of sliders. Each of the carrier plates has lock springs holding cable connectors thereon, and a pair of engaging bosses engaging with the sliders. The sliders have slider grooves engaging with the bosses. Each of the side blocks supports each of said carrier plates slidable in vertical direction, and guides each of said sliders in horizontal direction, and supports a printed circuit board having mating connectors thereon. When the sliders slide in the horizontal-direction, slider grooves of the sliders push up or down the carrier plates to connect or disconnect cable connectors to the mating connectors.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an array of connectors more specifically an ergonomically beneficial apparatus is disclosed for holding a plurality of connectors, RJ45 or fiber optic connectors for example, sufficiently fixed relative to each other such that a technician can easily insert and/or remove the array from a piece of equipment being tested. The connectors may be held snugly or may be free floating.

Abstract: An electrical junction block is provided with a latching device adapted to engage a retaining tab in a support structure. The latching device includes a first cantilever beam extending from one edge of an upper surface of the junction block and having a free end extending beyond the centerline of the junction block and a tab channel in alignment with a centerline of the junction block. A second retention beam extends from a location adjacent an opposite edge of the upper surface of the junction block and overlaps a portion of the free end of the first cantilever beam. When a junction block provided with a latch of the present invention is inserted in a frame with a retaining tab, the junction block may be inserted from either of two opposite directions. When the junction block is inserted such that the retaining tab first engages the latch adjacent the one edge, the first cantilever beam is depressed against the tab until the tab channel is reached.

Abstract: In a small and thin memory module for sharing data among electronic devices such as information processing apparatuses, a write prohibit state can be visually recognized. A conductive seal is attached to a predetermined position on a support member, thereby setting the memory module in the write prohibit state. The conductive seal visually indicates the write prohibit state. When the memory module is mounted in a connector section of a card-shaped holder, connector pins are electrically connected to each other via the conductive seal. Thus, a write prohibit mechanism is realized at low cost.

Abstract: At least two connector housings (10) are mounted on a mounting member by one stay (S). The connector housings (10) are connected by engaging a first coupling portion (18) of one connector housing (10) with a second coupling portion (28) of the other connector housing (10). First and second locking portions (16, 26) of the respective connector housings (10) engage and resist separation of the connector housings (10). The connector housings (10) are disengaged by elastically deforming an elastic locking piece (22) to disengage the locking portions (16, 26) and to disengage the coupling portions (18, 28). One of the connected connector housing (10) is mounted on a stay (S) by inserting the stay (S) into an insertion space (23) and locking the stay (S) with a stay locking portion (24).

Abstract: A plural level system to achieve simplicity in wire routing. The system involves the assigning of wire separation categories for panel connections and incorporates one or more separation dedicated connectors for each category and connects these via integration wire bundles and proper terminals of integration disconnects on the opposite end of the system.

Abstract: A power center assembly having a hooded member for protecting an electrical connection between a peripheral device plug and its respective outlet and a mount member for detachably mounting the power center to a surface. In particular, a power center assembly is provided having a member for protecting an electrical connection between a plug and its outlet, such as a hooded feature, and an optional member for detachably mounting the power center to a surface, such as a surface-mountable bracket. Such bracket may be affixed to the surface by a fastener such as a screw, a bolt, a pin, a nail, or a hook. For example, mountable surfaces include, but are not limited to a wall, a floor, and a workbench surface.

Abstract: A stiffener assembly for mechanically supporting the main body of an electrical connector to a circuit substrate, such as a daughterboard Printed Circuit Board (PCB). The PCB stiffener assembly is utilized to minimize bowing in the PC Board. The stiffener assembly includes a two-piece or split body having a top clamp and a bottom channel. A latch formed on the top clamp fits over and connectively engages a retention structure disposed on a rear surface of the connector housing. A bottom portion of the top clamp is disposed within the bottom channel. The bottom channel rests on the PCB and the legs of the bottom channel extend upward form the surface of the PCB. One leg of the bottom channel rest against the rear panel and fits under the retention structure. Fasteners pass through the PCB and the bottom channel and engage the top clamp thereby retaining the connector on the PCB.

Abstract: There is provided an insertion and withdrawal connector apparatus in which a plurality of connectors can move only in a range of capable of engaging and separating with and from a plurality of mating connectors within a connector receiving body. A connector receiving body (1) has a pair of parallel frames (3), a pair of frame blocks (4) positioned at both end portions, and a plurality of partition members (5). One connector (10) and one mating connector are received in each of a plurality of space portions, that is, receiving chambers partitioned by a pair of frames, a pair of frame blocks, and a plurality of partition members. Each of the partition members has a pair of lances (5f, 5g) having a spring characteristic and each of the connectors has a pair of interlocking groove portions (10g) on both side surfaces.

Abstract: An electrical interface panel connects plural input connectors, or jacks, to plural output connectors such as in an asynchronous signal router as used with a computer-based global information network, such as the Internet. The interface panel includes a closed housing to which are attached plural SCSI multi-port connectors and either plural RJ45 multi-port connectors or plural D-sub connectors. In one embodiment, the SCSI multi-port connectors are connected to either the RJ45 mult-port connectors or D-sub connectors by a printed circuit (PC) board having appropriate sets of pinouts. In another embodiment, the SCSI connectors are connected to either the RJ45 or D-sub connectors by a pair of electrical cables. The connectors are disposed in and mounted to opposed walls of the housing, with the PC board or cables disposed within the closed housing to provide a compact, easily installed, point-to-point asynchronous signal router.

Abstract: An electrical connector support system that includes a bracket having a base with a rear portion and a front portion and a second base positioned above and in front of the front portion of the base. An electrical connector is attached to the bracket and positioned over the second base so as not to be supported on the second base.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a connector for at least one cable with one or more conductors, comprising at least one housing of an electrically insulating material containing contact elements that are connected or to be connected to the conductors. The connector comprises a hood, which at least partially accommodates the housing and which comprises at least a passage for at least one cable, means for connecting the hood to a support panel for a printed circuit board, cable or the like, and one or more coding protrusions on the side that, upon connection to the support panel that is provided with holes for receiving corresponding coding protrusions, faces the support panel.

Abstract: A modular connector panel has a planar front panel with opposite surfaces. A plurality of panel openings extend through the panel in an aligned array. Support members extend from a surface of the panel and have near ends connected to the panel and remote ends spaced from the panel. Abutments extend laterally from the remote ends of the support members and parallel to the panel, and have abutment surfaces facing the panel. The abutments are arranged in pairs, with each pair being aligned with a panel opening. A connector can be coupled by engaging a pair of abutments and extending into a panel opening.

Abstract: A connector suitable for providing an electrical connection between a plurality of modules with card edge connections and the motherboard in a stacked configuration is disclosed. This connector includes a plurality of housings, each containing a socket with contacts suitable for providing an electrical contact between a module and the motherboard. These housings are stacked in a direction normal to the surface on which the connector is mounted, such as the motherboard. These housings can also be offset with respect to each other such that the modules are secured to the connector in a stacked and stepped configuration.

Abstract: A connector module (4) may be fixed to a patch bay panel (2), or may be engaged with other connector modules to form a patching apparatus. The connector module (4) has a body (14) of insulating material in which jack sockets (6) are defined. Connectors (20) are received within connector channels (18) in the body and selectively interconnect the jack sockets. The body (14) is received within a tubular housing (30) of insulating material which encompasses the jack sockets (6), the connectors (20) and the interconnecting means to protect the module from dust. The housing (30) also carries panel engagement means (104) for clipping the module (4) to a patch bay panel (2). Cooperating engagement means (132, 134) on the top and base surfaces of the housing (30) enable adjacent modules (4) to be engaged.

Abstract: A splice holder is provided for accommodating a plurality of splices of different sizes. The holder is formed with a base from which extend a plurality of splice holder elements, and a plurality of deflectable arms. The splice holder elements are each formed with a primary channel sized to receive and hold a fusion splice. Additionally, a secondary channel is defined between each pair of adjacent splice holder elements that is also sized to receive and hold a fusion splice. The primary and secondary channels are staggered to increase the number of splices the holder can accommodate without increasing the size thereof. Further, the arms are shaped to engage and latch onto array ribbon splices. With the combination of the splice holder elements and the arms, the splice holder can accommodate both fusion splices and array ribbon splices.

Abstract: An angled mounting plate is provided for mounting a connector at a bulkhead in an angled manner, such as for a coaxial or triaxial connector system. The angled mounting plate mounts to a yoke mounted around the connector. The yoke includes identical mounting halves held in place by fasteners. The yoke is held to the mounting plate by further fasteners. Vertical mounting plates can also be provided for mounting to the connectors. The bulkhead can be provided with mounting structure for mounting directly to the yokes.

Abstract: A compound type connector comprises an insulating seat, an AV terminal connector, an S terminal connector and a housing. The insulating seat has a first receiving space and a second receiving space at the upper and lower spaces thereof. The AV terminal connector is installed within the first receiving space of the insulating seat. The AV terminal connector has a body. A plurality of terminals are installed within the body, and one end of each terminal protrudes out of the insulating seat. The S terminal connector is installed within the second receiving space. The S terminal connector has a body. The plurality of terminals are installed in the body, while one end of the terminals protrudes out of the insulating seat; and a housing encloses the insulating seat. The housing has at least one shielding surface, the shielding surface having an upper and a lower openings with respect to the AV terminal connector and the S terminal connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector device for multiple diverse electrical connectors is provided according to embodiments of the invention. The electrical connector device includes two female connectors in the same housing. The two female connectors are of different types and are oriented orthogonal to each other. The electrical connector device has a front face in which the openings to the two female connectors are located. The front face occupies the same space as another larger, standard electrical connector, thus allowing the electrical connector device to accommodate two separate connectors in the same space as a single standard connector, and thereby provide selective, simultaneous, independent, and dual functionality.

Abstract: A multiple-port receptacle connector unit comprises two parallel insulative housings connected to each other at respective ends thereof via two bridge portions thus defining a space therebetween. Each insulative housing defines a mating port along a lengthwise direction thereof and comprises at least one row of surface mount contacts each of which has a contacting portion vertically exposing to the mating port and a soldering portion horizontally exposing to external from a bottom of the insulative housing.

Abstract: Apparatus for operatively coupling a plurality of electronic devices each being of the type that includes a plug-in power adapter to an a.c. power supply. A power strip is plugged into an a.c. outlet. The power strip includes a plurality of female receptacles longitudinally aligned at a surface of an elongated housing. The power adapters are fixed to an elongated surface of a bracket by means of relatively-short shuttle conductor cords. The shuttle cords are interconnecting, at their opposed ends, to the receptacles of the power strip and the male plugs of the power adapters which are held in place, adjacent one another, affixed to the surface of an elongated bracket.

Abstract: A modularized electric connector, which includes a housing, the housing having a longitudinal coupling tongue and a longitudinal coupling groove respectively provided at two opposite sides and two locating flanges respectively provided at two opposite lateral sides at different elevations near the bottom, a terminal holder fastened to the housing to hold a plurality of terminals, the terminal holder having two vertical coupling flanges reversely arranged at two opposite sides, wherein the longitudinal coupling tongue, longitudinal coupling groove and locating flanges of the housing and the vertical coupling flanges of the terminal holder are so arranged that when two modularized electric connectors are arranged together, the longitudinal coupling tongue at the housing of a first modularized electric connector can be coupled to the longitudinal coupling groove at the housing of a second modularized electric connector, enabling the locating flange at one side of the housing of the first modularized electric con

Abstract: A module jack arrangement, which includes multiple module jacks coupled into a row, and at least one clip respectively installed in each two adjacent module jacks to secure the module jacks in position, each module jack including a housing, a terminal holder fastened to the housing and holding a set of terminals, wherein the housing has two coupling tongues and two coupling flanges disposed at two opposite sides at different elevations for enabling the housings two module jacks to be coupled together, and two coupling grooves at two opposite sides for receiving the respective clip; the terminal holder has two vertical coupling flanges bilaterally disposed in reversed directions for enabling the terminal holder of one module jack to be coupled to the terminal holder of another, and a hooked flange for engagement with a hooked flange in the housing of the respective module jack.