Abstract: An electric connector for passing a line through a housing wall has a rectangular housing made of an insulating material, at least one connection element and a securing element used to secure the connector to the rectangular wall opening of the housing wall. The securing element includes at least one fixing element and an elastic clamping element which is arranged in an essentially perpendicular manner in relation to the fixing element, such that the clamping element interacts against an inner edge of the narrow side of the wall opening when the connector is in the mounted state.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a connector having a main body portion and a housing portion. The housing mounts over the connector main body. The housing is adapted for securing the connector to another element such as a piece of telecommunications equipment.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body in the form of a molded plastic pass through article that has a cylindrical portion that is inserted into a panel hole. The article has a flange at one end of the cylindrical portion engaging an insertion side of the panel, and a plurality of supports extending from an opposite end of the cylindrical portion in an axial direction away from the cylindrical portion. A plurality of flexible transverse lock arms are attached to the plurality of supports and extend therefrom in cantilever fashion. The plurality of flexible transverse lock arms are spaced from the cylindrical portion in the axial direction and terminate in lock feet that engage the back side of the panel.

Abstract: A telecommunications assembly including: a connector housing; a bezel mounted on the connector housing, the bezel have a front face having an opening for receiving a plug, the opening having a recess for receiving a plug latch; a faceplate having a faceplate opening of a standard dimension; wherein the bezel is mountable in the faceplate opening in a flat orientation with the recess positioned downwards and the bezel is mountable in the faceplate opening in an angled orientation with the recess positioned upwards.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an electrical connector assembly that includes a connector body having an inlet end portion and an outlet end portion. The outlet end portion is held in a knock out hole of an electric box and the inlet end portion is provided with an adjacent opening for receiving a wire conductor retainer in the form of a flat spring configured to be readily connected to an external portion of a connector body for ease of manufacture and assembly. An electric conductor can be unidirectionally inserted in the inlet end portion and secured thereto so as to prohibit any unintentional separation from the connector body, all without the need of any tools.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) is assembled to a panel (300) defining a pair of insertion holes (32). The cable connector assembly includes a first housing (1), a number of first and second terminals (21, 22) assembled to the first housing, a cable (9), a second housing (7) assembled to the first housing, and a pair of fixing members. The first housing has a pair of mounting holes defined at opposite sides thereof. Each fixing member includes a screw (5) defining a screw recess (521) engageable with the insertion hole of the panel, and a screw cap (6) including a gasket (61) defining a through hole (611) engageable with the screw recess of the screw and a number of tabs (62) radially protruding from the gasket and resisting against the mounting hole.

Abstract: A through-panel connector, comprising a female connector (10) and a male connector disposed on one side and the other side of panel (50) and fitted to each other through a mounting hole (51) formed in the panel (50). The female connector (10) comprises a plurality of flexible holding ribs (11). The holding ribs (11) are formed on the outer peripheral surface (32) of the female connector (10) opposed to the mounting hole inner peripheral surface (53) of the panel (50) so as to be extended along the inserting direction of the mounting hole (51) and separated from the outer peripheral surface (32) while being extended from the base end part (12) to the tip part (13) of the female connector (10) along the mounting hole inner peripheral surface (53). The holding ribs (11) are biased and held on the mounting hole inner peripheral surface (53) with the female connector (10) fitted to the panel (50).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multicontact connector comprising: a connector body presenting front and rear faces and including at least one cavity extending between the front and rear faces and opening out therein; at least one insert arranged to receive contact elements, in particular electrical or optical contact elements; and at least one retention member arranged to retain the insert in the cavity of the connector body, the retention member comprising at least one elastically deformable tab movable between a locking position preventing the insert from being withdrawn from the cavity and a retracted position enabling the insert to be withdrawn from the cavity, in particular via the rear face of the connector body, the tab having at least two bearing faces, one of which is arranged in such a manner that a force applied thereagainst and directed towards the front face of the body of the connector causes the tabs to be retracted, and another one of which is arranged in such a manner that a force applied

Abstract: A connector (101) adapted for mounting to a panel (200), includes an insulative housing (1) having a mating portion (12), a mounting portion (13) extending rearward from the mating portion, at least a lock tab (132) formed on a top or a bottom surface of the mating portion and disposed adjacent to the mounting portion; at least a retainer member (15) connected to a lateral side of the insulative housing, said retainer member having a passageway extending along a front-to-back direction, and an aperture (1521) defined in the retainer member (15) and communicating with the passageway; a slider member (5) including a main portion accommodated in the passageway of the retainer member, said main portion defining a cavity portion (542) with an inclined back side; a spring member (6) received in the passageway and capable of pushing the main portion sliding forwardly to reach a lateral side of the mounting portion; and a pusher member (7) having a finger portion extending into the cavity portion via the aperture of

Abstract: A connector (101) adapted for mounting to a panel (200), includes an insulative housing (1) having a mating portion (12), a mounting portion (13) extending rearward from the mating portion, at least a lock tab (132) formed on a top or a bottom surface of the mating portion and disposed adjacent to the mounting portion; a retainer member (15) connected to a lateral side of the insulative housing, said retainer member having a passageway (150) extending along a longitudinal direction and a slit (1521) defined in a lateral side of the retainer member and in communication to the passageway; a slider member (5) including a main portion (50) and a handle portion (530) formed on a lateral side of the main portion, said main portion accommodated in the passageway and the handle portion disposed outside of the passageway and capable of moving along the slit; and a spring member (6) received in the passageway and capable of pushing the main portion sliding along the longitudinal direction to reach a lateral side of the

Abstract: Various embodiments of an electrical connector assembly that includes a connector body having an inlet end portion and an outlet end portion. The outlet end portion is held in a knock out hole of an electric box and the inlet end portion is provided with an adjacent opening for receiving a wire conductor retainer in the form of a flat spring configured to be readily connected to an external portion of a connector body for ease of manufacture and assembly. An electric conductor can be unidirectionally inserted in the inlet end portion and secured thereto so as to prohibit any unintentional separation from the connector body, all without the need of any tools.

Abstract: A modular furniture power distribution system includes at least two multiconductor electrical cables, at least two upstanding partition panels, a stanchion for supporting juxtaposed partition panel ends, and a collar. Each of the at least two multiconductor electrical cables have an electrical connector at a first end thereof. Each of the at least two upstanding partition panels have an elongated generally horizontally extending channel for receiving a corresponding electrical cable. The stanchion forms an obstacle precluding direct communication between adjacent partition channels and providing inadequate clearance to accommodate electrical coupling between the electrical connectors. The collar at least partially encircles the stanchion and forms an electrical coupling for circumventing the obstacle and electrically coupling the connector of the cable in one channel with a corresponding connector of the cable in the other channel.

Abstract: A clamp/plug connector for through-wall connection includes a clamp housing of an insulating material. A locking element is provided for attaching the clamp housing to a wall. A pivotable actuation wedge is connected as a single piece to the locking element.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to various embodiments of an electrical connector assembly that includes a connector body having an inlet end portion and an outlet end portion. The outlet end portion has an associated locking member whereby it can be readily attached to a knock out hole of an electric box and the inlet end portion is provided with a wire conductor retainer in the form of a flat spring configured to be readily connected to an external portion of a connector body for ease of manufacture and assembly, and which is configured to extend through an opening formed in the inlet end portion whereby an electric conductor can be unidirectionally inserted in the inlet end portion and secured thereto so as to prohibit any unintentional separation from the connector body, all without the need of any extraneous tools.

Abstract: A socket may be formed with socket pins that include two spring biased arms biased to extend away from one another. The arms may be provided with tapered upper surfaces that engage contact holes on a pin guide 18 of an integrated circuit package, camming the socket pin arms together. The pin guide may have a tapered via structure that expands as it extends into the package. Thus, as the spring arms spread apart inside the pin guide, they may rotate through an angle which causes contacting surfaces on the spring arms and the pin guide to be parallel, creating good surface contact.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to electrical connectors, and more specifically to various types of electrical connectors, including an offset nipple connector assembly having an integrally formed connector body having opposed end openings provided with an outer surface that slopes downwardly toward the outlet opening and having a complementary sloping or frustro-conical, snap fit, outer, retaining ring with locking tangs for snap locking the end portion of the connector body to an associated electric box or panel, and grounding tangs engaging the inner periphery of a knock out hole of an electric box or panel for effecting a positive electrical ground therebetween.

Abstract: An electrical fitting with an improved arrangement on the trailing end for the quick connection of electrical cables. The fitting includes a connector body with a cavity in the trailing end and a cable retainer secured therein. The tubular cable retainer is constructed of spring steel and includes a flat portion and an arcuate portion. A single cable-retaining tang extends inwardly from the flat portion and includes notched edges at its juncture with the tubular body, thereby enhancing the resiliency of the tang. A wide cable-gripping surface on the cable-retaining tang enables secure gripping of an electrical cable as it is inserted within the trailing end of the fitting. End legs on the cable-retaining tang are at an angle with respect to the edge of the cable retainer thereby orienting the end legs with the grooves on an armored or similar electrical cable.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) includes a housing (1) including a base portion (13) and a tongue portion (14) extending from the base portion, a printed circuit board (2) received in the housing, a cable (7) electrically connecting with the printed circuit board, and a latch member (31) assembled to the metal housing. The cable connector assembly further includes an EMI gasket (5) assemble to the tongue portion for reducing EMI during signal transmission and including a periphery wall (50) circumscribing a space (51) for the tongue portion protruding through, a number of tubers (52) extending from the periphery wall and locating on the same plane as the periphery wall and a number of spring fingers (502, 504) extending from a front surface of the periphery wall.

Abstract: A patch panel and strain relief bar assembly includes a patch panel, two bracket assemblies connected to the patch panel and a strain relief bar connected to the bracket assemblies. Each bracket assembly includes a first bracket and a second bracket removably secured to the first bracket. The first bracket is connected to the patch panel, and the first bracket has a tab including a cantilever that secures the first bracket to the second bracket. The first bracket also includes two rollover edges connected to the tab. The second bracket is connected to the strain relief bar, and the second bracket has a tab including an aperture that receives a portion of the first bracket therein.

Abstract: Providing a connector, which can prevent strange sound generated between the connector and a panel when the connector is mounted on the panel. How to be Solved The connectors 1 includes a first connector housing 3, a second connector housing 4, a movement limiting/permitting device 5 and a pushing projection 6. The connector housings 3, 4 are connected to place an opening 7 of the body panel 2. The movement limiting/permitting device 5 has a movement limiting/permitting arm 23. The movement limiting/permitting device 5 limits the movement of the first connector housing 3 until the connector housings 3, 4 are connected to each other, and permits the movement of the first connector housing 3 when the connector housings are connected together. The pushing projection 6 projects from the other end 23b of the movement limiting/permitting arm 23. The pushing projection 6 pushes the body panel 2 to expand the opening 7.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a connector having a main body portion and a housing portion. The housing mounts over the connector main body. The housing is adapted for securing the connector to another element such as a piece of telecommunications equipment.

Abstract: An electrical fitting having an improved arrangement on the trailing end for securing electrical cables thereto. A connector body having a cavity in the trailing end includes a cable retainer secured therein. The cable retainer includes a substantially tubular body and is constructed of spring steel. The tubular body includes a flat portion and an arcuate portion. A single cable retaining tang extends inwardly from the flat portion. Providing the cable retaining tang on the flat portion of the tubular body enables a straight bend line between the cable retaining tang and the tubular body, thereby allowing the tang to flex easily. The cable retaining tang includes a wide cable gripping surface to enable secure gripping of an electrical cable as it is inserted within the trailing end of the fitting.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a connector having a pair of connector housings fitted through an attachment hole in a body panel, which is easily confirmed whether or not the fitting is complete. The connector 1 has a first connector housing 3 and a second connector housing 4, and a position regulator 5. The connector housing 4 has a flange 17. The position regulator 5 regulates the movement of the first connector housing 3 until the connector housings 3 and 4 are fitted, and allows its movement after fitting. The first connector housing 3 is temporary locked in a hole 7 of a panel 2 and the second connector housing 4 is fitted. After the fitting of the connector housings 3 and 4, the second connector housing 4 is approached to the body panel 2. The flange 17 approaches to the body panel 2. The second connector housing 4 is locked to the body panel 2.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes an insulative housing adapted for mating with a complementary connector, a conductive shell shrouding the insulative housing and comprising a front opening adapted for receiving the complementary connector and a flange adjacent to said front opening and extending outwards to be away from the front opening, and a conductive bracket comprising an opening communicating with the front opening of the conductive shell in the center thereof, a wing plate located in the periphery and a fixation plate connecting the opening and the wing plate. The fixation plate abuts against and is soldered with said flange of the conductive shell. When the connector assembly is mounted on the panel, said wing plate abuts against the panel.

Abstract: An electric connector assembly made up of a connector body having an inlet end portion, an outlet end portion, and a bore communicating the inlet end portion to the outlet end portion; and having a frustro-conical retaining ring mounted on the outlet end portion wherein the retainer ring includes locking tangs and one or more grounding tangs wherein the free end of the grounding tang defines the trailing end of the retainer ring. The locking tangs effect a snap-fit locking arrangement while the grounding tang effects an electrical grounding of the connector assembly, when connected to a knock-out hole of an electric box or panel. Various embodiments are disclosed wherein the grounding tang is formed so as to enhance the electrical grounding effect between the connector assembly and the electric box or panel connected thereto.

Abstract: A latching device (200) is disclosed for use in supporting a junction block (202) on a supporting bracket (204). The latching device (200) includes a horizontal support (230) coupled to a hinge (232). A first cantilever beam (234) is coupled to the hinge and to a ledge structure (240). The ledge structure (240) includes upper and lower ledges (242, 244). The supporting bracket is adapted to releasably engage either said upper ledge (242) or said lower ledge (244), dependent upon the desired position of the junction block (202) relative to the supporting bracket (204).

Abstract: A connector has a housing (12) with a front end that can be inserted through a mount hole (11) in a panel (10). A receptacle (13) is formed by walls at the front end of the housing (12). Resilient deforming pieces (26) are formed in the walls and cantilever rearwardly. Locking claws (19) project out from the free rear ends (27B) of the resilient deforming pieces (26) and inclined walls (27) extend between the locking claws (19) and the front base ends (26A) of the resilient deforming pieces (26). Outer edges of the inclined walls (27) are concavely arcuate to reduce insertion resistance as the inclined walls (27) engage the panel (10) adjacent the mount hole (11).

Abstract: A mounting device is used to mount a connector module to an enclosure. The enclosure includes a panel extending along a side thereof. The panel defines an opening for communicating an inside of the enclosure to outside the enclosure. A flange extends from an edge of the opening into the inside of the enclosure with the opening located beside one side of the flange. The panel defines a hole beside the other side of the flange. The connector module is removably attachable to the panel. The connector module includes a clasp on a side thereof. The connector module extends through the opening from outside the enclosure in such a manner that the clasp extends through the hole, and is kept a distance from the connector module by the flange and engages with the flange to mount the connector module on the panel.

Abstract: A back plate assembly (100) for a board (200) comprises a back plate (110) abutting against a side of the board and a plurality of posts (120). Each post comprises at least one latching portion (1206) formed thereon. After the latching portions have passed through the back plate and the board, the latching portions are blocked by one of the board and the back plate to secure the back plate to the board. Screws (330) are used to extend through a heat sink (300) to threadedly engage with the posts thereby mounting the heat sink to the board. Thus, the heat sink can have an intimate contact with an electronic component (210) mounted on the board.

Abstract: A protective cover for securing networking equipment installed on a rack, the networking equipment comprising a front face including at least one cable plug receiving socket and at least one cable terminated by one of the sockets is provided. The cover comprises an elongate covering portion dimensioned to conceal the front face and defining a cable receiving region, the covering portion comprising at least one side opening at an end thereof and a means for mounting the covering portion to the front face. At least one cable exits the cable receiving region via the side opening.

Abstract: A connector receptacle assembly for facilitating electrical connections is provided. The receptacle assembly includes a housing having a mating end for receiving a plug assembly; and at least one flexible latch member disposed on and projecting from an outer surface of the housing. Each latch member is defined by a longitudinally extending slot formed in the housing and extending along a side edge of the latch member and a transversely extending slot formed in the housing and extends along a rear edge of the latch member. In one embodiment, each latch member is pivotable about a pivot axis extending between a distal end of the longitudinally extending slot and a distal end of the transversely extending slot.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to electrical connectors that include a connector body having an inlet end portion and an outlet end portion and a bore extending therethrough, wherein the outlet end portion is provided with an outer surface that slopes downwardly toward the outlet opening and having a complementary sloping or frustro-conical retaining ring having locking tangs and grounding tangs for snap locking the outlet end portion to an electric box or enclosure, and a wire retainer fitted to the inlet end portion for receiving and securing a wire conductor thereto. The connector body may take several forms including a form wherein the inlet opening is angularly disposed relative to the outlet opening, with the inlet opening being formed to be press fitted onto a flexible conduit.

Abstract: An electric connector assembly having a connector body defining an inlet end portion and an outlet end portion and having a frustro-conical retainer ring connected to the outlet end portion wherein the retainer ring is formed with locking and grounding tangs arranged to effect a snap-fit locking and grounding connection to a knockout hole of an electric box located in an existing wall and a tool arranged to engage slots formed in the retainer ring to facilitate the pulling of the connector assembly through the knockout hole of an electric box for seating and locking the electric connected thereto, and a method for securing the electrical connector assembly to an electric box installed in a finished wall.

Abstract: A panel-mounted electrical connector pair (12,36) has a recessed electrical connector (12) having a socket portion (18) with a first flange (26) proximate an open end (20) thereof, a first distal web (22) and a first type of electrical terminal (24a) protruding through said first distal web (22). The socket portion (18) is extendable through a first opening (64) in a first panel (62), with the first flange (26) abutting against the first panel (62). The connector pair (12, 36) includes a protruding connector (36) with a plug portion (38). The protruding connector (36) has a proximal end plate (42), a second distal web (44) spaced from the proximal end plate (42), a second flange (48) disposed on the protruding connector (36) proximate to the second distal web (44), and a second type of electrical terminal (46a) protruding through the second distal web (44) toward the proximal end plate (42). The proximal end plate (42) has an opening (94a) therein aligned with the second type of electrical terminal (46a).

Abstract: A connection device for electrically connecting contact pins, which protrude from an axial opening of a sleeve-type housing, with terminal pins of a plug connector, which are formed by the device, the connection device having a device body having an insertion section that axially engages the axial opening of the sleeve-type housing and comprises penetration openings for the penetration of the contact pins, and a locating face laterally offset and essentially tangential relative to the insertion section, wherein the locating face interacts with a corresponding locating face of the sleeve-type housing in an anti-rotational manner when the insertion section is inserted in the axial opening, wherein the locating face of the device body comprises inelastic and elastic areas which are tangentially opposite to each other in relation to the insertion section.

Abstract: An electrical connector for mounting to a panel includes a connector housing having a forward mating end and a first side. The housing is configured to be inserted into a panel opening that has an inner edge. The housing is inserted into the panel opening in a loading direction and is movable laterally relative to the panel opening in a latching direction to a latched position. The latching direction differs from the loading direction. A latch member includes a latch beam extending from the first side of the housing and a latch element is positioned on a forward facing surface of the latch beam. The latch element engages the inner edge of the panel opening when the housing is in the latched position to hold the housing in the latched position. A stop member is formed on the first side of the housing. The stop member is positioned to engage a rearward facing surface of the latch beam to inhibit removal of the housing from the panel opening while in the latched position.

Abstract: An electric connector assembly disclosing various embodiments, each of which includes a connector body having a frustro-conically shaped outlet end portion that converges toward the outlet opening and having a complementary frustro conically shaped retainer ring circumscribing the outlet end portion wherein the retainer ring is integrally formed with a locking tang and ground tangs arranged to be snap fitted to a knock-out hole of an electric box. The latest embodiment includes a frustro-conical retainer ring having an auxiliary tang arranged to permit the connector assembly to be obliquely inserted and locked to a knock-out hole of an electric box using a minimum of applied force for effecting a snap fit connection to both lock and electrically ground the connector assembly to the electric box and a method of installing the associated connector body to an electric box.

Abstract: Various embodiments of electric connector assemblies, each of which includes a connector body having a frustro-conically shaped outlet end portion that converges toward the outlet opening with a complementary frustro-conically shaped external ring circumscribing the outlet end portion wherein the frustro-conical retainer ring is integrally formed with a locking tang and electrical grounding tangs arranged to be snap fitted to a knock-out hole of an electric box, in combination with an internal unidirectional snap-fit wire conductor retainer disposed in the inlet end portion of the connector body to facilitate the connection of a wire conductor to the connector body and whereby unintentional separation of the wire conductor therefrom is prohibited.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a socket connector to couple electrical plugs to sockets mounted on circuit boards or cable ends. The socket connector includes a socket that receives an electrical plug and a socket silo. The silo may contain a beveled outer surface that receives a beveled face on the plug. The plug is held in the socket by latches disposed on the plug. The latches include pawls that fit within pawl receiving chambers in the socket and couple the plug to the socket. The latch and hinged section may rotate into a recessed section on the plug from an extended to a retracted position. A locking portion on the pawl and the receiving chamber may be angled to develop a desired pullout force.

Abstract: A connector has conducting pins projecting from a connector body, and fixing pin extending substantially in parallel with the conducting pins. The fixing pins are longer than the conducting pins. The fixing pins are constructed such that they can be inserted in corresponding fixing holes of a printed circuit board when the connector is attached to the printed circuit board. The fixing pins are locked in the fixing holes to secure the electrical connection between the conducting pins and corresponding electrode pads and the mechanical connection between the connector and the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A bezel of a modular jack is provided. The bezel for positioning different types of modular jacks includes a body, a first positioning device and a second positioning device. The body is used for containing therein a modular jack. The first positioning device is used for positioning the first type modular jack and includes a first widthwise slot and a second widthwise slot. The second positioning device is used for positioning the second type modular jack and includes a first lengthwise slot and the second lengthwise slot.

Abstract: A fixing structure for the insertion module is disclosed. The fixing structure for the insertion module comprises at least a hook piece disposed on one side of the insertion module, and at least a support portion disposed on the hook piece. Thereby, the insertion module is fixed in an opening of a computer casing firmly via the hook piece and the support portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises an electrical USB connector that has a separate lock piece attached to the terminal of the electrical connector. The lock piece has a collar that fits onto the terminal adjacent to the connector body of the electrical connector. The collar has orientation slots that receive tabs of terminal to properly orient the positive lock piece onto the terminal and inner retention shoulders that cooperate with lock fingers of the terminal for locking the positive lock onto the terminal. A flange attached to the collar serves as a finger guard and push surface when the collar is attached to the terminal. The lock piece has lock arms for attaching the collar to a face panel.

Abstract: Lead-through terminal with a terminal casing (1) made of insulating material, at least one metallic outer conductor connecting element (3) arranged in the terminal casing (1) or protruding out of the terminal casing (1) and at least one metallic inner conductor connecting element (4) partly arranged in the terminal casing (1) and partly protruding out of the terminal casing (1), connected electrically with said at least one outer conductor connecting element (3). The terminal casing (1) can be fastened elastically in an opening of a housing wall (9) or such from one side only with fastening elements (21) integrated in said terminal casing (1). Thanks to this construction, the lead-through terminal can be fastened for example from outside to the housing wall (9) of an electrical apparatus without it being necessary to provide further fastening means inside the housing.

Abstract: A securing device for maintaining a first electrical connector in contact with a second electrical connector through at least one window of a panel, the second connector being arranged behind that panel, is disclosed. The securing device includes at least two clips arranged on a front end to be directed towards the panel, at least one hollow starting from the front end and extending towards a rear end of the securing device, and at least one outward opening leading into it.

Abstract: An electrical connector (800) for mounting in a mounting hole includes a body (804) and a mounting mechanism. The mounting mechanism includes a spring finger basket (806) that includes a base portion (808) and a plurality of spring fingers (809). Each spring finger (821–826) is commonly connected at the base portion and has a tip (812) at a free end opposite the base portion. The base portion is attached to an outer surface of the body adjacent to a flange (805) in the outer surface. The tip of each spring finger is spaced apart from the body. An end cap (818) is attached to the outer surface of the body. The end cap has an outer lip (819) limiting outward radial movement and permitting inward radial movement of the tip of each spring finger during radial movement of the body with respect to the mounting mechanism. A coil spring (404) is attached to the outer surface of the body. A shroud (827) is attached to the body adjacent to a front side of the coil spring.

Abstract: An electrical connector that includes a connector body having an inlet end and an outlet end that slopes downwardly toward the outlet opening that is circumscribed by a complementary frustro conical outer snap-fit retaining ring mounted on the outlet end of the connector body. The outer frustro conical retaining ring is integrally formed from a blank of spring steel having integral locking and grounding tangs blanked or formed out of the plane of the blank. The connector assembly also includes an internal sleeve having inwardly formed spring fingers to secure an electrical conductor to the inlet end by a snap fit. In an alternate embodiment, a simple clamp arrangement is substituted for the internal snap fit sleeve for securing a wire conductor to the inlet end of the connector assembly.

Abstract: A modular jack is mountable in a panel and to a circuit board. The modular jack includes a non-conductive housing having a front mating end and a rear terminating end. The front end has a receptacle for receiving a mating jack plug. The rear end has a slot for receiving an edge of the printed circuit board. A plurality of conductive terminals are mounted in the housing and have contact portions projecting into the receptacle for engaging contacts on the mating jack plug. The terminals have tail portions exposed at the slot for engaging circuit traces on the printed circuit board. Interengaging retaining components are provided between the housing and the panel to hold the modular jack in an opening in the panel.

Abstract: An electric connector assembly having a connector body defining an inlet end portion and an outlet end portion interconnected by a through bore wherein the outlet end portion is provided with a tapering frustro conical surface that is circumscribed by an external retainer ring of a frustro conical shape complementing the frustro conical outer surface of the outlet end portion. The conical external retainer ring also includes locking and grounding tangs arranged to effect a snap fit connection of the connector assembly to a knock-out hole of an electric box or panel. The electric connector assembly further contemplates the use of internal wire conductor retainer associated with the inlet end portion so as to effect the attachment of an electric wire conductor thereto with a snap fit in a manner that prohibits any unintentional separation of the electric wire conductor therefrom.

Abstract: A telecommunications electrical connector positions the contacts in a manner to reduce crosstalk problems. An insert assembly positions the spring contacts within a jack for electrical contact with the contacts of a plug. The insert assembly staggers the relative positions of adjacent spring contacts in the y-direction, and staggers the spring contact pivot points in the x-direction, yet maintains a common contact region for all the spring contacts for contacting the contacts of the plug. The distal ends of alternating spring contacts are positioned so as to increase the isolation between adjacent springs. The insert assembly includes selected air passages between spring contacts mounted to the insert assembly to increase isolation and selected dielectric to increase crosstalk cancellation.