Abstract: A connector manufacturing method includes: a first insertion process of inserting a conductor held by a housing through an annular seal member; a second insertion process of inserting the conductor through an annular portion of a support member; a pushing-in process of pushing the seal member into a gap between an inner circumferential surface of a recess in the housing and the conductor by pressing the seal member using the annular portion; and an engagement process of making the annular portion support the seal member at a predetermined position by engaging the support member and the housing, wherein the predetermined position is a position before a bottom portion of the recess.

Abstract: A connector can include a bolt, a housing, a sealing member, and a holder. The housing can include a fixing part having a through hole into which the bolt is inserted, and an inserting part. The fixing part can be fixed to a wall part by the bolt and the inserting part can have a tubular shape that projects from the fixing part to be inserted into a hole part of the wall part. The sealing member can be mounted on an outer surface of the inserting part to seal between the inserting part and the hole part. The holder can include an abutting part that is positioned between an outer surface of the inserting part and the hole part, and the holder can be fixed to a distal end part of the inserting part.

Abstract: A conductor connecting structure includes: first and second conductors having terminal portions; a support having recessed portions; first screw members accommodated in the recessed portions; and second screw members that co-fasten the terminal portions of the first and the second conductors by screwing to the first screw members. The recessed portions have first and second wall surfaces that face each other in an opposing direction, and restricting surfaces along the opposing direction to restrict the rotation of the first screw members. The first and second wall surfaces configure a retaining portion to retain the first screw member before being screwed, and an allowable portion located closer to the inlet of the recessed portion. The distance between the first and the second wall surfaces in the allowable portion is greater than the distance in the retaining portion.

Abstract: A connection device may include a releasable electrical connection between a first current conducting element of a power electronics system and a second current conducting element of a transmission. The connection device may be configured such that it is removably locatable in a first opening in at least one of a power electronics housing and a second opening in a transmission housing. A transmission for a motor vehicle may include the connection device.

Abstract: Provided is a thermocouple transition body apparatus comprising: a transition body, having at least one recess; a positive electrical terminal; a negative electrical terminal; and, at least one cap; wherein the transition body, positive terminal, and negative terminal are configured to attach to conductors without the use of epoxy or crimping. The thermocouple transition body apparatus is able to withstand temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a socket of an optical controller, including: a base having an electrical plughole and a pin accommodation groove; a mounting seat having a wire trough and a pin mounting groove; a metal pin, arranged in a cavity formed by the pin accommodation groove and the pin mounting groove; a contact piece, connected with an external wire, and comprising a wiring pin, a positioning pin and a contact surface that has an arc shape matching with that of the base; a groove, arranged at a joint corner of the wiring pin and the positioning pin with the contact surface; the wiring pin and the positioning pin are arranged on both sides of the contact surface; and the wiring pin and the positioning pin are bent 90-degree on an inner side of the groove. The present disclosure also discloses a water-proof sealing socket of an optical controller.

Abstract: A controller is coupled to a streetlight. A primary male connector integrated with a housing of the controller is arranged for substantially permanent coupling to a primary female connector integrated with the streetlight. The primary female connector complies with a roadway area lighting standard promoted by a standards body. A substantially planar surface integrated with the primary male connector has protruding electrical contacts arranged about a first central axis that is substantially normal to its substantially planar surface. A substantially planar surface of the primary female connector has recessed electrical contacts that are arranged about a second central axis that is substantially normal to its substantially planar surface. A substructure integrated with the primary male connector is arranged to movably isolate at least a portion of the primary male connector from the housing of the controller during coupling of the primary male connector to the primary female connector.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a grounding arrangement having a ground stud electrically connected to a conductive surface. The cover assembly includes a cable boot configured to enclose at least a part of the ground stud and the conductive surface. The cable boot has an aperture. The cover assembly further includes a plug boot is insertable into the aperture of the cable boot. The plug boot includes a stud receiving portion defining an interior space. At least a portion of the ground stud is received in the interior space when the plug boot is inserted into the aperture. A handle portion extends from the stud receiving portion.

Abstract: A seal member for waterproofing in the waterproof connector includes: a cylindrical inner tube portion that is face-to-face attached to an outer peripheral surface of a connector main body that is attached to a through-hole provided with a tapered opening; and an outer tube portion surrounding the inner tube portion in a circumferential direction at a rear side of an insertion direction into the tapered opening and opening in a larger diameter than the inner tube portion, and integrated with the inner tube portion at a front side in the insertion direction, and when the seal member is received between the outer peripheral surface of the connector main body and an inner peripheral surface of the tapered opening, face-to-face attached to the inner peripheral surface of the tapered opening while being pressed toward the inner tube portion.

Abstract: An electrical connection structure includes a body-end connection apparatus and a band-end connection apparatus. A first metal connection terminal included in the body-end connection apparatus is disposed on a first frame; a first sealing apparatus is configured to perform sealing between the first frame and the wearable device; a second frame included in the band-end connection apparatus is configured to connect to a band of the wearable device; and a second metal connection terminal is disposed on a frame and electrically connected to the band of the wearable device. When the band of the wearable device is connected to a body, the first metal connection terminal is electrically connected to the second metal connection terminal, the first frame clutches the second frame, and the second sealing apparatus is configured to perform sealing between the first frame and the second frame.

Abstract: An electrical device with a conductor assembly having a conductor member and a nut. The conductor member has a wire cradle, a conductor body and a plurality of tab members. The wire cradle has a wire support portion and at least one crimp member extending from the wire support portion. The conductor body defines a terminal with a terminal face having a first hole formed therethrough. The wire cradle and the terminal face are disposed on opposite ends of the conductor body. Each of the tab members has a first portion, which is fixedly coupled to the conductor body, and a second portion that is coupled to the first portion and being spaced apart from the terminal. The tab members and the terminal form a cage. The nut is received in the cage and has a threaded aperture that is aligned to the first hole in the terminal face.

Abstract: An electromagnetic interference (EMI) grounding protection method for a connector assembly using a conductive housing. The method includes the steps of: conducting the EMI generated by a source towards a metallic braided shield, the metallic braided shield being secured and mounted onto the conductive housing by a metallic clamp; conducting the EMI from the metallic braided shield to the metallic clamp and to the conductive housing, the conductive plastic housing being mounted onto a metallic device by at least a metallic bolt and the bolt being accommodated within a corresponding metallic compression limiter; and thereafter, conducting the EMI: (1) from the conductive housing through the metallic compression limiters and through their respective bolts, and ultimately to the metallic device, and (2) from the conductive housing directly through conductive pads thereof, and ultimately to the metallic device.

Abstract: A terminal block includes a housing having sidewalls defining a cavity. One of the sidewalls defines a hole opening into the cavity. A conductor is supported in the cavity and is configured to electrically connect with an inverter. A terminal lug extends through the hole. The terminal lug includes a body having a first end disposed in the cavity and attached to the conductor and a second end external to the cavity and configured to attach to a terminal lead of an electric machine. The terminal lug further includes a support integrally formed with the body and disposed between the first and second ends to be located within the hole. A sealing member is attached to the support and is in sealing engagement with the hole to prevent fluid from entering the cavity.

Abstract: A connector (10) has a housing (20) including a body (21). A work hole (23) long in a lateral direction penetrates through the body (21). Terminals (30) are held in the housing (20) and are arranged side by side in the lateral direction in the work hole (23). Each terminal (30) includes an embedded portion (31) embedded in the housing (20), an internal connecting portion (32) connected to the embedded portion (31) and disposed inside the work hole (23) and an external connecting portion (33) connected to the internal connecting portion (32) and disposed outside the work hole (23). Protection walls (22) project from the body (21) at both sides of a terminals (30). Tip parts of the protection walls (22) are more distant from the body (21) than the external connecting portions (33) in a penetration direction of the work hole (23).

Abstract: A connector includes a terminal-equipped electrical wire, an inner housing, an outer housing, and a front holder. The terminal-equipped electrical wire includes an electrical wire and a terminal, the terminal having a box-shaped portion configured to fit with a mating terminal in a fitting direction intersecting with an extending direction of the electrical wire. The inner housing includes a terminal accommodating chamber. The outer housing includes an electrical wire leading-out opening and a housing fitting opening. One or more pressing protrusions are provided on at least one of the terminal and the front holder. When the outer housing is fitted to the mating connector, the one or more pressing protrusions are elastically deformed by a fitting pressing force acting on the front holder to press and urge the box-shaped portion toward inside of the terminal accommodating chamber.

Abstract: Connection system that provides robust, waterproof, high current capacity connections between cables and devices. Cables each contain a single conductive wire that terminates in a threaded rod. The threaded rod screws into a corresponding threaded hole in a receiving socket. Engagement of the threads provides a large contact surface area to support high current capacity and to provide a strong holding force to secure the connection. Cables terminate in a housing with an O-ring that forms a waterproof seal; the connection system can therefore be used for underwater connections. Right-handed and left-handed threads may be used on opposite ends of a cable so that tightening or loosening connections on both sides causes twists in the cable to cancel out. The connection system may include a hub with two busses that each have multiple connection points for cables. The hub may distribute power to connected devices and support inter-device communication.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a line filter (1), which is configured to be installed onto a system cable (2), wherein the line filter (1) comprises a magnetic component (4), wherein the line filter (1) defines a cable path (6) through the line filter (1), wherein the line filter (1) is configured to allow a placement of the system cable (2) along the cable path (6) at the time of an installation, thereby providing a magnetic coupling of the system cable (2) to the magnetic component (4), and wherein the line filter (1) comprises an insulation displacement connector (16) and a shunt component (5) wherein the insulation displacement connector (16) is configured to be tightened at the time of the installation, thereby providing a galvanic connection of the system cable (2) to the shunt component (5). Further, the present invention concerns a method of installing a line filter (1) onto a system cable (2).

Abstract: A light sensor assembly is provided including a base assembly configured to be fixedly mounted to a housing of a light fixture. The base assembly holds fixture contacts configured to be electrically connected to the light fixture. A photocell module is provided on the base assembly. The photocell module includes a control circuit board having an upper surface and a lower surface. The control board includes contact openings therethrough and conductors associated with corresponding openings. The photocell module has a photocell electrically connected to the control circuit board. Receptacle contacts are received in corresponding contact openings in the control board. Each receptacle contact has a socket removably receiving the corresponding fixture contact. Each receptacle contact has a mating interface electrically connected to the corresponding fixture contact. Each receptacle contact has a mounting beam terminated to the corresponding conductor of the control board.

Abstract: To address the issue of securely joining thin sections of magnesium housing, a computing device with a housing, a metal strip, and a plastic interlock structure is provided. The housing may include adjacently arranged first and second metal sections separated by a void. The metal strip may have a hole with an undercut region formed therein, and it may be joined to a surface of one of the metal sections. The plastic interlock structure may be positioned at least partially in the void, and the metal strip may be embedded in the plastic interlock structure to strengthen the joint between the metal sections of the housing. The plastic interlock structure may physically and electrically isolate adjacent metal sections from one another to form an antenna that permits transmission of radio waves.

Abstract: A low profile pass-through electrical connector is designed for aerospace applications. The connector allows voltage and current to pass-thru a conductive wing surface, while maintaining a low profile height for aerodynamic performance considerations. Examples of applications of the electrical connector include power for thin film heaters and communication antennae applications.

Abstract: An electric power supply connector for vehicle (10) is provided with an inlet body (20) including a connector fitting portion (21) into which a mating connector can fit. Tubular components made of metal are fixed around the connector fitting portion (21) with one end part (26A) of each tubular component projecting more than another end part (26B). A cover (30) with insertion holes (33) into which the tubular components are to be inserted is fixed to the inlet body (20) with the one end part (26A) projecting from an opening of each insertion hole (33). A seal (40) is configured to seal between the inlet body (20) and the cover (30) by being held in close contact with peripheral edges (27) of the tubular components in the inlet body (20) and edges (37) of the insertion holes (33).

Abstract: A rechargeable battery and a rechargeable battery module, the rechargeable battery including an electrode assembly; a case accommodating the electrode assembly; a cap plate closing and sealing an opening of the case; and electrode terminals electrically connected to the electrode assembly and disposed in terminal holes of the cap plate, at least part of the electrode terminals being exposed outside of the cap plate, wherein each of the electrode terminals includes a base portion facing the cap plate; and a coupling portion protruding from at least one part of a top of the base portion, the coupling portion being coupleable to a bus bar by press-fitting.

Abstract: A charging inlet (10) has an inlet body (20) including a first mounting plate (22) mounted on a body (B) of a vehicle. The first mounting plate (22) has fixed short collars (24), an indicator plate (30) including a second mounting plate (32) arranged between the body (B) and the first mounting plate (22) and having through holes (33) and fixing nuts (34) having the fixed portions (24) fixed thereto. The indicator plate (30) is mounted on the inlet body (20) by fixing the fixed portions (24) to the fixing portions (34). Long collars (23) project from the first mounting plate (22) toward the body (B) and penetrate the through holes (33) of the second mounting plate (32). Bolts (40) inserted into the tubular parts (23) fix the inlet body (20) to the body (B) with ends (23A) of the tubular parts (23) held in contact with the body (B).

Abstract: A connector that can make it easy to manufacture a metal mold for cover manufacturing is provided. A connector includes a connector body and a cover that covers the region between the connector body and a parking brake cable. The connector body includes a body-side attachment portion to which the cover is attached, and the body-side attachment portion is formed with an elliptic cylindrical shape. The cover includes a cover-side attachment portion for attachment to the body-side attachment portion of the connector body, and the cover-side attachment portion is formed with a true circle cylindrical shape so as to have an opening portion that is shaped as a true circle.

Abstract: A lock device includes an inlet arranged in a vehicle and having an inlet housing into which a charge cable is insertable. A lock mechanism is capable of locking the charge cable to the inlet. The lock device includes a lock mechanism attachment portion arranged in the inlet housing and enabling attachment of the lock mechanism to the inlet housing. The lock device may be located on an outer surface of the inlet housing and may include a movable lock pin that serves to retain a lock arm of the charge cable and may also be used to retain a lid for closing the inlet. With this system the inlet housing and lock mechanism form a single unit for ease of assembly.

Abstract: A bracket configured to be interposed between the housing of a mobile electronic device and an electrical receptacle that is disposed in the mobile electronic device. The bracket includes a bracket body, an elongated opening through the bracket and a sheath surrounding portions of the bracket body. The bracket body includes an elongated protrusion extending in a front direction from the front face of the bracket body and a pair of fastener accommodations extending through the bracket body, each fastener accommodation disposed on opposite sides of the elongated protrusion. The sheath includes a first portion surrounding a portion of the bracket body elongated protrusion and a second portion including a pair of fastener openings.

Abstract: An interface protocol for patient monitoring systems includes a Dual Serial Bus (DSB) interface. The DSB interface includes a first serial protocol that is USB, Firewire, or Ethernet protocol and a second serial protocol that is a low power serial (LPS) protocol. DSB interfaces provide for communication between DSB Hosts and DSB Devices and allow for the transfer of operating and battery charging power from DSB Host to DSB Device. In addition, the DSB host contains a switched Auxiliary Voltage Supply (AVS) which can provide up to 15 W of power to DSB devices for battery charging or other high power needs. The DSB interface eliminates the need for multiple cables for different parameter sensing devices as there is only one type of connector and, accordingly, reduces the risk of damage caused by inadvertently plugging a parameter sensing device into the wrong receptacle.

Abstract: An instrument box and a terminal block including a resin housing and a bus bar are provided. The resin housing has a housing body fixed to a box wall surface; and a bus bar housing formed integrally with the housing body and inserted into an insertion hole of the box wall surface. The bus bar has a bus bar body inserted into the insertion hole with fitted in the resin housing and housed in the bus bar housing; a first terminal connecting portion on one side of the bus bar body to connect with the cable terminal end outside the instrument box; and a second terminal connecting portion on another side of the bus bar body to connect with the terminal inside the instrument box.

Abstract: Described herein is an apparatus that includes a housing that defines an interior cavity. The housing also includes a feedthrough aperture. The apparatus also includes an electrical connector that is coupled to the housing over the feedthrough aperture. The electrical connector includes a base, a plurality of pins extending through the base, and a skirt positioned about a periphery of the base. The pins extend from a location external to the housing to a location within the interior cavity of the housing. Further, an inner surface of the base is co-planar with an outer end of the feedthrough aperture. The apparatus also includes solder positioned on the housing and against an entire periphery of the skirt to seal the electrical connector to the housing.

Abstract: A device connector includes a housing (20) with terminal supporting portions (30) projecting through a mounting hole (2) in a case (1) of a device. A flange (25) protrudes on the outer periphery of the housing (20) and faces a surface (2A) of the case (1) outward of the mounting hole (2). A surface packing (15) is mounted on the front surface of the flange (25) and is compressed between the front surface of the flange (25) and the case (1). A reinforcing portion (28) includes circumferentially spaced ribs (27) on the rear surface of the flange (25) and aligned in a front-back direction. A metal bracket (60) is fit externally fit on the housing (20). The bracket (60) presses the rear surface of the reinforcing portion (28) over the entire circumference and is bolt-fastened to an outer surface of the case (1).

Abstract: A first conductive path and a battery are connected via a junction block that is provided to the battery. The junction block is provided with a second conductive path. The second conductive path is arranged at an upper side of a floor which is to be an interior side of a panel member. The first conductive path and the second conductive path are electrically connected in the vicinity of a through-hole of the panel member. A part of the first conductive path is inserted into the through-hole and then the first conductive path is connected to the second conductive path.

Abstract: A waterproof structure, which is for one connector fixed to a mounting hole of an automotive motor's metallic case and another connector fixed to a mounting hole of an automotive inverter's metallic case and connected to the one connector, comprises ring-shaped first and second packings. The first packing resides between the one case's surface and the one connector's surface that are orthogonal to a fitting direction of the connectors such that the one case's mounting hole is surrounded thereby to provide waterproof interface between the one case and the one connector. The second packing resides between the other case's surface and the other connector's surface that are parallel to the fitting direction. The second packing extends on an outer circumferential surface of the other connector to provide waterproof interface between an inner circumferential surface of the other case's mounting hole and the other connector's outer circumferential surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed that include a first registered jack and a junction coupled to the first registered jack. These systems and methods also include a first source unit connected to the junction and a first layer encasing at least part of the first registered jack, the junction, and the first source unit. In addition, these systems and methods include an o-ring preventing surrounding the first layer and a housing encasing the first layer and the o-ring.

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 connector includes a base connector and a cylindrical member. The base connector has a cylindrical projection to penetrate through an outside wall of an attachment subject. The cylindrical member is fitted with the cylindrical projection and has a cavity.

Abstract: An aircraft pressure bulkhead electrical connector comprising a first connection terminal proximate at least one side of the electrical connector and a pressure seal arranged to maintain an applied air pressure differential across the electrical connector in use.

Abstract: A system for sealing a building electrical outlet of the type mounted within a wall surface of the building having one or more electrical plug sockets adapted to receive an electrical plug and a cover plate. The system includes two primary components. A gasket formed of an elastomeric material is provided with a pair of electrical terminal slots. A plug cover element forms a front cover panel and includes a pair of tabs extending from a back of the face surface to engage the electrical plug socket terminal slots. Two modes of operation are available. When an electrical plug is inserted into the electrical plug socket, the gasket is positioned between the plug and the socket to seal against air infiltration. When an electrical plug is not inserted into the socket, the plug cover is used to maintain the gasket in position for sealing against the electrical plug socket.

Abstract: An electronic connector comprises: an insulating body, a plurality of terminals contained in the insulating body, a metal shield housing the insulating body, and a light pipe covering the metal shield. The insulating body and the metal shield define a mating space having an inserting opening. The light pipe is made of transparent, compressible LSR and comprises a base body and a ring sealing gasket in front of the base body covering the periphery of the insertion opening. When the electronic connector is assembled in a panel, the sealing gasket is held between a hold of the panel and the metal shield to form a sealing structure, so that the electronic connector and assembly comprising the same are excellently waterproofed.

Abstract: An instrument box and a terminal block including a resin housing and a bus bar are provided. The resin housing has a housing body fixed to a box wall surface; and a bus bar housing formed integrally with the housing body and inserted into an insertion hole of the box wall surface. The bus bar has a bus bar body inserted into the insertion hole with fitted in the resin housing and housed in the bus bar housing; a first terminal connecting portion on one side of the bus bar body to connect with the cable terminal end outside the instrument box; and a second terminal connecting portion on another side of the bus bar body to connect with the terminal inside the instrument box.

Abstract: An L-shaped connector, which can waterproof simply and connect an L-shape terminal to an electric shield wire in miniaturized size so as to insulate and electromagnetic shield the L-shaped terminal, includes an L-shaped dividable insulation inner housing receiving an L-shaped terminal joined to the electric shield wire; an electric conductive shield shell covering a terminal receiving portion of the inner housing; an outer housing covering the shield shell; an electric conductive housing receiving a wire lead-out portion of the inner housing, and joining a flange of the shield shell and a flange of the outer housing to a flange of the electric conductive housing by screwing, and connecting a shield portion of the electric shield wire through a shield terminal to the shield shell; and a shield packing waterproofing between the flange of the shield shell and the flange of the electric conductive shell.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a watertight shield connector able to waterproof successfully without an effect of a parting line, and surely preventing an annular packing or a shield shell from falling out with a plain structure.

Abstract: A bulkhead connector assembly is provided having an outer housing that has an internal chamber. The outer housing has a sealing section configured to seal an exterior of the outer housing within an opening. A terminal housing is configured to hold a plurality of terminals. The terminal housing is received in the internal chamber. The terminal housing has primary locking mechanisms configured to secure the terminals in the terminal housing. An independent secondary lock (ISL) is separately provided from, and coupled to, the terminal housing. The ISL is configured to secure the terminals in the terminal housing and assure they are properly seated.

Abstract: A device (1) for implementing a dry electrical connection of a motor vehicle lock (27), comprising a fastening part (2) for a lock housing (3), wherein an electrical connection to the lock housing (3) can be implemented through an opening (4) of the fastening part (2) from a first side (5) of the fastening part (2), wherein the lock housing (3) has an external plug (7) that is positioned at a distance to the fastening part (2) and at the circumference (8) of which a flexible collar (9) is fastened, extending to the first side (5) of the fastening part (2) and forming a seal (11) with a second distance (10) to the opening (4) of the fastening part (2).

Abstract: A vehicle-side connector (10) has a housing (20) to which a charging connector is connectable. A terminal accommodating portion (22) is provided in the housing (20) and includes terminal accommodating holes (H1) for accommodating vehicle-side terminal fittings (30) that are connectable to charging terminals in the charging connector. A retainer (40) including a partition wall (45) is inserted between two adjacent terminal accommodating holes (H1), and is mounted onto the outer periphery of the terminal accommodating portion (22) from behind. Drainage holes (24) are formed at sides of peripheral parts of inner walls of the terminal accommodating holes (H1) distant from the partition wall (45), and water guides (26) slope down from the peripheral edges of the first drainage holes (24) toward the outer periphery of the terminal accommodating portion (22).

Abstract: A shielding connector apparatus includes an equipment-side shielding connector (50) with an equipment-side shielding housing (51) and an electric wire-side shielding connector (20) with an electric wire-side shielding housing (21). A connector fit-on nut (65) is formed on the equipment-side shielding housing (51). The electric wire-side shielding housing (21) has a fit-on bolt (39) that is screwed into the connector fit-on nut (65) to fit both shielding connectors together. An equipment-side contact surface (64) is formed on the equipment-side shielding housing (51). An electric wire-side contact surface (38) is formed on the electric wire-side shielding housing (21).

Abstract: An electrical plug configured to be mated with a socket, the electrical plug including a substantially tubular plug housing having a front end, a rear end, a side wall between the front end and the rear end, and a housing protrusion on the side wall and configured to be inserted within a socket cutout of the socket, a groove proximate the front end of the housing, and a seal located in the groove and having a cross-section with an outer surface that is substantially similar to an outer surface of a cross-section of the side wall and the housing protrusion.

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: Ceramic inserts and hermetically sealed or sealable connectors incorporating a ceramic insert providing conductive pathways between opposing faces and/or side-walls and fabricated using multi-layer ceramic fabrication techniques are described. Conductive pads provided as metalized surfaces on the ceramic insert facilitate conductive communication between the conductive pathways transiting the ceramic inserts and conductive structures contacting the conductive pads, such as sockets, pins, wires, and the like.

Abstract: A connector includes a base connector and a cylindrical member. The base connector has a cylindrical projection to penetrate through an outside wall of an attachment subject. The cylindrical member is fitted with the cylindrical projection and has a cavity.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulating body defining a receiving chamber of which a top inside is further concaved upward to form a buckling cavity, an inner cover and an outer shell mounted outside the insulating body. A top wall of the buckling cavity is provided with a window vertically penetrating therethrough to communicate with the buckling cavity. The inner cover has a covering board buckled in the buckling cavity and facing to the window. The outer shell has a base plate covered on the top wall. A portion of the base plate is punched downward to form a contact portion which stretches into the window to electrically contact the covering board of the inner cover so as to achieve a grounding function of the inner cover through the outer shell.