Abstract: This disclosure relates to an improvement in lighting fixtures, and particularly to chandeliers, candelabras, wall sconces, post lamps, lanterns and candle ware and is equally applicable to lighting fixtures manufactured to illuminate utilizing energy sources such as electricity, candle, kerosene, fuel or gas. A system and method are disclosed to convert conventional light fixtures to solar light fixtures using a rod tube.

Abstract: An electrical connection device includes a first connector (10) to be connected to first wiring materials (W1) in a first member (M1) and fixed to the first member (M1), and a second connector (20) to be connected to second wiring materials (W2) in a second member (M2) and mounted on the second member (M2). A connector holding member (30) is linked to the second member (M2) and is configured to hold the second connector (20) releasably. A connecting operating member (40) is held in the first connector (10) or the second connector (20). The connecting operating member (40) connects the first and second connectors (10, 20) in a connecting direction and separates the second connector (20) from the connector holding member (30) by being operated in an operating direction intersecting the connecting direction in a state where the first and second connectors (10, 20) face each other.

Abstract: Disclosed is an optical element (10) comprising a central cavity (20) extending from a first aperture (12) to a second aperture (14) of the optical element, said central cavity gradually widening in a direction from the first aperture to the second aperture, said central cavity being delimited by a stack of transparent frustums (30) including a first frustum defining the first aperture and a final frustum defining the second aperture, each frustum having a prismatic outer surface (32) having a first surface portion (34) tapering in the direction from the second aperture to the first aperture and a continuous inner surface (36), wherein the respective continuous inner surfaces combine to delimit said central cavity. Also disclosed is a lighting device including such an optical element and a luminaire including such a lighting device.

Abstract: An electric plug system includes a stabilizing base constructed to stand on a horizontal floor surface, a vertical support element supported by and extending from the base and defining a vertical axis, and an electrical socket block coupled to a top portion of the vertical support element and supported thereby. The electrical socket block has a plurality of electrical sockets constructed to receive the plugs of the devices. Also, the system includes an electrical wire extending from the horizontal electrical socket block, down the vertical support element, and along or through the base and there-beyond, the electrical wire terminating in an electrical plug constructed to plug into the wall or floor electrical outlet. The system can include a device holder removably attached to the vertical support element. The base can include a first base portion and a second base portion removably attached to one another.

Abstract: Photovoltaic module device (1) comprising a photovoltaic module (4) and an electrical connection element of a first type (2), characterized in that the connection element of the first type comprises an electrical connector of a first type (24, 25) and a first mechanical link element (23, 26) from the photovoltaic module to the electrical connector of the first type.

Abstract: A terminal block includes a metal plate (30) with an opening (31) penetrating in a plate thickness direction of the plate material and to be attached and fixed to the motor case. A housing (50) made of synthetic resin is fixed to the metal plate (30). Conductive plates (10) are held in the housing (50) while penetrating through the opening (30). The housing (50) includes a flange (52) that covers an edge of the opening (31) while exposing an outer peripheral edge portion of the metal plate (30). The flange (52) includes a wire-side flange (52A) slidable relative to the upper surface of the metal plate (30), a device-side flange (52B) slidable relative to the lower surface of the metal plate (30) and a coupling (52C) arranged in the opening (31) and coupling the both flanges (52A, 52B).

Abstract: A portable ceiling fan mounting assembly adapted for use on the exterior of a parked motorized recreational vehicle is disclosed. The assembly includes an arm to which the ceiling fan and bracket for the fan is mounted. The arm has an electrical plug disposed on one end that connects the ceiling fan assembly electrically to the available power in the recreational vehicle. A mounting plate is attached to the recreational vehicle wall which receives the arm and contains an electrical receptacle for receipt of the electrical plug. The device is thus easy to handle and install and is user friendly.

Abstract: A device connector has a housing main body (10), a device-side housing portion (12) to be accommodated in a connector mounting hole, a reinforcing plate (30) including an opening (31) for permitting the passage of terminal fittings, and a flange (11) formed by insert molding using the reinforcing plate (30) and synthetic resin, and terminal fittings 15. An outer peripheral end surface of the reinforcing plate (30) is exposed. The device connector is produced with a reduced cost by insert molding using a metal reinforcing plate as an insert while preventing a crack from being created in a synthetic resin portion covering the reinforcing plate (30).

Abstract: An apparatus for remotely releasing a connector, e.g., an RJ-45 connector, is described. Embodiments of the invention allow a user to release a cable comprising a connector from a connector jack when the connector jack is difficult to reach. The invention may be particularly useful to release cables from devices comprising an array of connector jacks.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly including a housing and a retainer releasably supported by the housing is provided. The retainer includes a clip receiver configured to retain a supporting clip and a lock configured to engage an electrical connector for restricting axial movement thereof relative to the housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for remotely releasing a connector, e.g., an RJ-45 connector, is described. Embodiments of the invention allow a user to release a cable comprising a connector from a connector jack when the connector jack is difficult to reach. The invention may be particularly useful to release cables from devices comprising an array of connector jacks.

Abstract: An assembly and associated method for securing a connector to an electric motor. An elongated bracket has a specified shape and size and is constructed of a spring steel material. A pair of screws secure the bracket at a first end to a supporting location associated with the electric motor. A downwardly projecting portion associated with an intermediate location of the bracket biases the bracket in an angled fashion relative to the motor. An extending location of the bracket is arrayed in offset fashion relative a surface and includes an end-angled tab adapted to receive the connector in securely engaged fashion.

Abstract: A method is provided to mount a terminal connector, which gathers wirings that extend from a control valve unit, to a transmission case, which includes a mount portion with a mount hole, and which encloses the control valve unit. The method includes: (a) inserting the terminal connector into the mount hole until a portion of the terminal connector projects outwardly from the mount hole, and (b) outwardly pulling the inserted terminal connector from an outside of the transmission case to thereby mount the terminal connector to the mount portion. A structure includes: (a) a connector mounting arm of the control valve unit, and (b) the terminal connector mounted into the mount hole of the mount portion. The terminal connector includes a holder portion, which is engaged with the connector mounting arm and which is slidable relative to the connector mounting arm, upon mounting the terminal connector to the mount portion.

Abstract: A light bulb mounting assembly includes a socket assembly that has a bottom wall and a peripheral wall that is attached to and extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The peripheral wall has an upper edge defining an opening extending into the socket. The opening has an inner threaded surface adapted for threadably coupling with a light bulb. The opening has a pair of electrical contacts therein. A power cord extends through the socket assembly and is electrically coupled to each of the electrical contacts. A male coupler is attached to a surface of the bottom wall and extends downwardly therefrom. A stake has a bottom end, a top end and a perimeter wall extending between the top and bottom ends. The bottom end is pointed and the top end is substantially flat. The top end has a female coupler extending therein for selectively coupling with the male coupler.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for providing an electrical connection and latching a door is provided. The door latching electrical connection device may include a bar an electrical connector attached to the bar. The method may include placing one end of a bar and bar receiver mounted on the device and attaching the other end of the bar to a second bar receiver mounted on the device and causing the door to be blocked. The method may further include providing an electrical connector on the bar and automatically making an electrical connection by connecting the electrical connector to a second electrical connector mounted on the device when the bar is placed in the two bar receivers.

Abstract: An detachable connector for a lamp on a pendent lamp has a holder, a socket, an attaching device, a plug and a connecting tube. The holder is mounted in the frame of the pendent lamp. The socket is detachably attached to the holder by the attaching device and is electrically connected to a power source. The plug corresponds to and is selectively inserted into the socket to electrically connect to the socket and is electrically connected to the lamp. The connecting tube is securely attached to the plug and is connected to the lamp. Accordingly, the lamp is detachable from the frame of the pendent lamp so a person can easily and conveniently assemble the pendent lamp. In addition, the space for transporting or storing the pendent lamp can be reduced.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a terminal assembly for a compressor. In the terminal assembly 60 of the present invention, a connector 70, a PTC unit, a fuse unit and the like are installed within a terminal frame 61, and a cover 80 is mounted on the terminal frame 61 to shield the interior of the terminal frame. The connector 70 is mounted oil terminals 50, which are installed on an outer surface of a hermetic housing of the compressor, within the terminal assembly 60 so as to achieve electrical connection between the outside and inside of the compressor. The cover 80 is formed with restriction bosses 82, 83 for restricting detachment of the connector 70 from the terminals 50. The restriction bosses 82, 83 are formed at an interval corresponding to the length of the connector 70 in a vertical direction of the terminal assembly 60.

Abstract: A dual-purpose connector assembly includes a stand, a first electrical connector, an electrical cable and a second electrical connector. The stand has a base adapted to be placed on a table surface, and a prop formed with a first cable passage that extends along a vertical axis. The base has a surrounding wall, and is formed with a second cable passage that extends from the first cable passage to the surrounding wall. The first electrical connector is mounted on the prop and is adapted to connect electrically with the peripheral device. The electrical cable has a first end connected to the first electrical connector, and a second end opposite to the first end, and extends through the first and second cable passages. The second electrical connector is connected to the electrical cable and is adapted to connect electrically with an electronic device.

Abstract: A lamp shaft of a Do-It-Yourself (DIY) lamp fixing in a wire connection casing composes a fixing base and an inserting shaft. The fixing base is coupled and secured to a through hole on the lateral side of a wire connection casing. An inserting shaft is inserted into the through hole of the fixing base. By rotating the inserting shaft, the embedding member and the slanted elastic plate are driven to press tighter and tighter with each other and forces the embedding base to be securely fixed onto the fixing base. Such arrangement can reduce the transportation and storage amount of material since the wire connection casing and the inserting shaft can be detached and disposed separately. Furthermore, when the user carries the lamp, he/she does not need other tools for assembly, and it attains the function of facilitating the user's DIY assembly.

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 receptacle for inserting on an outdoor ground comprises an insert stick, a socket part, and a power source wire. The insert stick is elongated and the socket part is a shape of box connecting with an end of the insert stick. The socket part provides a plurality of outlets on the upper portion. The power source wire extends outward from the socket part and electrically connecting with circuit components in the outlets.

Abstract: A connector assembly in which whether or not a plurality of housings have been completely combined together can be easily confirmed without much time and labor, and the plurality of housings can be positively combined together. In the connector assembly, a plurality of housings are stacked and combined together in a multi-stage manner, and each of the housings receives terminals each having a contact portion for connection to a mating terminal and a wire connection portion for connection to an end of a wire, and the housings, combined together, are adapted to be engaged with and fixed to a mounting portion of a vehicle body.

Abstract: A main connector (31) which is provided on a car body (37) and is attachable to an insertion-side connector (53) provided on an instrument panel (51). A holding shaft (39b) projects from a car body (37). The main connector (31) includes a movable bracket (35) and a connector body (33) attached to the movable bracket. A holding-shaft insertion hole (35g) is formed in the movable bracket (35) so that the holding shaft (39b) is loosely fitted in the hole. Flexible lock arms (49) are provided on the holding shaft (39b) for temporarily locking the movable bracket (35) on the holding shaft (39b). When the insertion-side connector is fitted to the main connector (31), the movable bracket (35) is separated from the holding shaft (39b), releasing the fixed relationship between the movable bracket (35) and the holding shaft (39b). As a result, no load is exerted on the terminal contact between the insertion-side connector (53) and the main connector (31) due to vibrations of the car body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic module, especially a storage module, having a strip on each of two opposite sides and a plastic substrate to accept and hold the electronic module in grooves in two U-shaped rails corresponding to the strips. The electronic module also has a plastic frame which accepts a fitted printed-circuit board and has at least one electrically conductive covering on either its upper and/or lower side and which extends as far as the strips and is connected to a reference potential. The electrical connection of the coverings to reference potential is ensured by contact components.

Abstract: A kit and method is applied to industrial curling iron heating stations in order to extend their useful service lifetime. These stations, as normally manufactured, contain low temperature 120 VAC internal wiring which tends to crystallize and short out when subjected to daily use. The invention comprises a thermally conductive threaded tube attached to the heating station base, high temperature wires which replace the low temperature 120 VAC internal wiring of the station, and a 120 VAC socket which connects to the wires and is attached to the tube. The low temperature wiring is then connected to a retrofit 120 VAC plug, which mates with the retrofit 120 VAC socket. After the retrofit operation is complete, the station useful life is no longer limited by heat induced degradation of the low temperature 120 VAC wiring.

Abstract: A fixable electric plug connection and a process for fixing an electric plug connection includes two housings which are fitted into one another and which carry corresponding socket and plug contacts. One of the two housings is provided with a surrounding groove which can be locked with a surrounding ridge, for example, in the interior of a stop bolt in order to fix the housing. This provides a space-saving arrangement of the plug connection. The ridge, which is required for the locking of the plug connection, exists in any event as a result of the machining tool operation such that the locking is implemented with simple and low-cost measures.

Abstract: Input/output memory cards for use with computers and computer-related equipment. The cards (10) comprise connectors (40) adapted to mate with a printed circuit board (30) interfacing data from the printed circuit board to an outside environment which will utilize the memory card, lateral receiving pockets (50) on a frame (20) in the memory card for locking the connector to the frame and providing structural integrity to the memory cards, and interlocking tabs (60) integrally disposed on the connector and further adapted to mechanically interface with the lateral receiving pockets (50) for securely locking the connector to the frame and providing structural integrity to the memory card when the connector is mounted to the printed circuit board and mated to the frame. Memory cards in accordance with the present invention have significantly improved structural integrity as compared to prior memory cards.

Abstract: A specific, illustrative modular stem system for lighting apparatus comprising hollow stems, each having first and second ends; a connector plug mounted at the first end; an in-line connector mounted inside the stem adjacent to the second end, the connector being configured for receiving the plug of another stem so as to permit connection of the stems end to end; a flexible joint so as to permit flexure of the stem upon the application of lateral forces to the stem system, means for dually securing the connector to the stem and the plug to the connector so as to facilitate connection of the stems end to end; and a lamp adjacent to the second end of the lowermost stem.

Abstract: An elongated casing of U-shaped cross section has a bearing block secured in its upper end. A U-shaped tubular arm has one leg rotatably supported through the bearing block and a female electrical socket on its other arm. Insulated conductors connected to the socket extend through the arm and downwardly through the casing. A spaced block secured in the casing below the pivoted end of the arm has a toggle bolt passed through the front of the casing and between the conductors and projects from the casing to engage a wall and support the casing. An insulating terminal block with conductor plates therein has two contact prongs projecting from the back of the casing at its lower end and two recessed contact holes in its upper face. The block is secured within the casing by bolts passing between the conductor plates.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for releaseably and mechanically attaching an electric-motor-driven device (22), such as a ceiling fan, to an overhead support, such as a ceiling (10).