Abstract: A link connects a corrugated tube to a box-shaped protector. The link includes an engagement portion capable of engaging with the corrugated tube, an attachment portion capable of attaching to the protector, and a projection piece projecting alongside the corrugated tube.

Abstract: A bonder cap includes a plurality of electrical wire bundles each having conductor parts in a plurality of electrical wires therein connected together and covered by a bonder cap; a tying member configured to tie the bonder caps together by being integrally wound around the bonder caps that are included in the electrical wire bundles; and an accommodating part into which the bonder caps that have been tied together by the tying member are inserted and in which the bonder caps are integrally accommodated.

Abstract: The technology relates to a secured integrated circuit connector. More particularly, the technology relates to a connection blade for an integrated circuit connector, comprising a contact zone for the reading of an integrated circuit. According to the technology, said connection blade comprises at least one electrically insulated zone.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wire array rubber connector (10), including: an electrical insulating rubber (2); and a plurality of conductive metal wires (1) that are arrayed in a thickness direction of the electrical insulating rubber so as to pass through front and back surfaces of the electrical insulating rubber, and localized so as to be electrically connectable to electrical terminals that are disposed at predetermined positions on the front and back surfaces of the electrical insulating rubber. The electrical insulating rubber (2) is a flame-resistant rubber achieving V-0 based on the UL-94 standard.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an electrical trace includes forming a continuous electrical trace strip having a plurality of electrical trace elements, stamping one or more electrical trace isolators onto the continuous electrical trace strip across select ones of the plurality of electrical trace members forming one or more electrical trace sub-assemblies, and detaching the one or more electrical trace sub-assemblies from the continuous electrical trace strip.

Abstract: The multi-socket power adapter includes a main housing unit and an extension unit mounted inside the main housing unit. The main housing unit includes a recess for the extension unit. A ribbon cable wound on a spool is housed inside the extension unit. The ribbon cable protrudes through the extension unit into the main housing unit to establish an electrical connection, which allows the extension unit to be used as a conventional extension cord. The extension unit includes a plurality of power plug sockets and a power switch for each plug socket so that power to each socket can be controlled. The main housing unit also includes a power switch and a power consumption monitor.

Abstract: A connector comprises a base insulator, a plurality of elongated plate shaped contacts arranged on the base insulator, and a cover insulator arranged to hold the contacts in cooperation with the base insulator and welded to the base insulator, the base insulator is provided with a pair of openings arranged to face each other across each of holders and to intersect with the direction in which the holders are arranged.

Abstract: The roll-up heating (1) for a floor, or wall, comprises an insulating layer (10), a heating element (11) and a cladding (12). The insulating layer (10) is intended for laying on a floor (2) and the heating element (11) extends between the cladding (12) and the insulating layer (10). The cladding (12) is intended to support a floor covering and comprises a force distribution layer (13) for transmitting a force which is exerted on the cladding (12) in a distributed manner to the insulating layer (10). In as far as (a part of) the heating element (11) is at the location or in the vicinity of the exerted force, the load which will be exerted on it will be lower than the original load, due to the force being transmitted in a distributed manner. This lowers the risk of the heating element (11) being damaged.

Abstract: A wire positioning device for a termination machine includes a support housing configured to be located proximate to a termination zone of the termination machine. A wire gripping mechanism is coupled to the support housing and defines a wire alignment axis. The wire gripping mechanism is configured to hold a wire along the wire alignment axis. The wire gripping mechanism and wire are movable with respect to the support housing along a linear transfer path that is oriented transverse to the wire alignment axis. An electric actuator is mounted to the support housing and is joined to the wire gripping mechanism. The actuator drives the wire gripping mechanism along the transfer path.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present technology provide systems and methods for delivering pressurized fluid to a rotary cutting blade. For example, in certain embodiments, a system for delivering pressurized fluid to a rotary cutting blade includes: a pump configured to receive fluid from a fluid source and pressurize the fluid; and a nozzle configured to receive pressurized fluid from the pump and deliver the pressurized fluid to a rotary cutting blade as an atomized fluid stream, wherein the pump pressurizes the fluid to a pressure sufficient to cause the fluid to be atomized when the fluid is passed through the nozzle. For example, in certain embodiments, a method for delivering pressurized fluid to a rotary cutting blade includes: delivering fluid to a pump; pressurizing the fluid using the pump; and delivering the pressurized fluid to a rotary cutting blade through a nozzle as an atomized fluid stream.

Abstract: A short chain-like ferrule structure 15 includes a plurality of ferrules 2, and an interconnecting portion 16 interconnecting the plurality of ferrules 2. This ferrule structure includes a connection portion 20 provided at that portion of the interconnecting portion 16 projecting from the ferrule 2 disposed at one end portion of the ferrule structure, and a connection reception portion 21 which is provided at that portion of the interconnecting portion 16 projecting from the ferrule 2 disposed at the other end portion of the ferrule structure, and is engageable with the connection portion 20 of another short chain-like ferrule structure. Projections 23 are formed at the connection portion 20, and project from the interconnecting portion 16, and holes 25 for the passage of the projections 23 of another short chain-like ferrule structure therethrough are formed in the connection reception portion 21, and extend through the interconnecting portion 16.

Abstract: A multi-socket assembly comprising a plug unit operatively connected to at least one socket unit wherein the assembly is formed as an integral body comprising at least one suitable electrically insulating material that encapsulates the electrical connections between the plug unit and the at least one socket unit.

Abstract: Different configurations of power distribution boxes are assembled from a common set of components. A housing may receive any of several bus assemblies having taps of differing configurations. A fuse holder that protects portions of a bus assembly inserted into the housing is attached with the housing.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention a break apart power connector (e.g., for use with a personal computer power supply) is provided. In one example, the connector may comprise an integrally molded body portion, a plurality of electrical connecting elements mounted to the integrally molded body portion and a score line disposed on integrally molded body portion (the score line may permit the integrally molded body portion to be broken into at least two pieces). In another example, the connector may comprise an integrally molded body portion, a plurality of electrical connecting elements mounted to the integrally molded body portion and a hinge disposed on integrally molded body portion (the hinge may permit the integrally molded body portion to be broken into at least two pieces).

Abstract: A multipole pin strip, comprising a body having a back, a plurality of electric pin contacts projecting from the back of the body, a pin contact holder located adjacent the back of the body and receiving the electric pin contacts therethrough, and the electric pin contacts being bent down on a back of the pin contact holder is disclosed

Abstract: An electrical connector for winding in coils, comprising a box-like shell and a corresponding closure cover that is connected monolithically in a cantilevered fashion, by means of a flexible connection, to an end edge of the box-like shell. The box-like shell forms inside it at least one receptacle for accommodating a corresponding electrical terminal. The electrical connector comprises at least one retention tooth, formed on the end portion of the box-like shell, which can be coupled to a complementary engagement receptacle formed on the cover of a similar connector in order to provide a series engagement for winding in coils.

Abstract: A connector for a ribbon cable is described having two part plates which are preferably connected to one another via a connection piece. The part plates are therefore preferably integral in design. In the region of the connection piece there are contact slots made in the part plates. Preferably the part plates can be produced in the form of continuous plates and cut as required into the desired width from the continuous ribbon. For assembling the connector a ribbon cable is inserted between the part plates and subsequently the part plates are folded on to one another by means of a simple folding operation and preferably permanently connected to one another by fastening elements.

Abstract: An electrical connector contact strip including spaced electrical contacts, a body and fusible elements. The spaced electrical contacts each have a main section and a tab section extending from an end of the main section. The body includes dielectric material molded onto the contacts and connecting the contacts to each other. The fusible elements are mounted on the tab sections.

Abstract: This invention includes packaging for miniature contact blocks. The packaging is an array having a plurality of contact blocks suspended therein by way of connecting ribs and break-away stems. The array preferably includes snaps for coupling to a printed circuit board panel. The array is coupled to a panel. The contact blocks are then permanently affixed to the circuit boards. Afterwards, the break-away stems are broken, allowing the individual circuit boards to be removed from the panel.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical connector of the type fixedly attached to printed circuit boards having the male pins or terminals of the connector designed to go through corresponding bores in printed circuit boards that are then soldered to said board permanently establishing the desired electrical connections and further offering a high degree of resistance to humidity and, consequent humidity caused corrosion in the male pins or terminals through the novel use of ring-like projections around each male pin, stand-off supports, and a insulating and sealing resin filler.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect conducting receptacle constructed in accordance with the present invention includes a conducting receptacle surrounded by an insulated cover having a defined length and an extended tab portion projecting from an upper edge of the insulating cover. Specifically, the conducting receptacle includes a central plate, as well as first and second curved fixing rims extending from and terminating above the central plate. The fixing rims are provided to clampingly engage a respective mating tab portion inserted into the conducting receptacle to form an electrical joint. In accordance with one form of the present invention, the extended tab portion is adapted to extend over an exposed surface of a mating tab portion in order to protect both a service technician from inadvertent contact with exposed conductive surfaces as well as preventing damage caused by grounding is an associated electrical component.

Abstract: An electrical connector contact strip including spaced electrical contacts, a body and fusible elements. The spaced electrical contacts each have a main section and a tab section extending from an end of the main section. The body includes dielectric material molded onto the contacts and connecting the contacts to each other. The fusible elements are mounted on the tab sections.

Abstract: A surge protector block assembly includes a plurality of individual 5-pin housing units which are formed integrally together. Each of the plurality of individual housing units has a plurality of surface mountable socket contacts for receiving corresponding pins of a surge protector module. A single and/or multi-layer printed circuit board is provided with a plurality of solder pads. Each of the plurality of individual housing units is surface mounted onto the solder pads of the single and/or multi-layer printed circuit board for electrical connection to corresponding ones of the plurality of the socket contacts.

Abstract: A multiple-fuse holder includes a holder housing group of plural holder housings arranged at a constant pitch, with each pair of adjacent holder housings coupled together by coupling parts. In each holder housing, a chamber for holding the blade terminals and at least a part of the body of a fuse is formed with wide walls at the front and the rear and narrow walls on the right and the left. Two respective contacts are provided for each holder housing. Each contact has an intermediate part fixed to the holder housing, a connecting part, at one end, extending into the chamber to fit with a blade terminal, and a leg, at the other end, extending out of the holder housing to be soldered or otherwise connected onto a printed circuit board.

Abstract: The invention provides a method of forming an electrical contact device and a pre-assembly for producing the electrical contact device. The electrical contact device is formed by providing a conducting frame and an insulating frame which is added to predetermined portions of the conducting frame to form the pre-assembly. A plurality of fine pitch electrical leads are disposed in parallel spaced apart relation and connected to each other by connecting strips. An insulating material is applied to the conducting frame to form the insulating frame. The insulating frame encapsulates portions of the electrical leads which extend from opposite sides of the center of the insulating frame retaining, therefore, the electrical leads in position and electrically isolated from one another. Portions of the conducting frame are then removed from the pre-assembly to obtain the electrical device.

Abstract: A connector for effecting a permanent, solderless connection between two printed circuit boards or other devices using plated through via openings is disclosed. The connector body captures pins that project from two surfaces thereof. Each of a plurality of pins presents dual compliant connecting portions, one adjacent each body surface from which the pin projects. The connector body portion may also include bosses adjacent the projecting pins to cause the pin compliant connecting portion to have a predetermined distance of penetration into the cooperating via opening of a connected board or panel and the edge surface of the body can be notched between pin locations to enable an extended length to be partitioned into smaller units. The connector may also be formed with two spaced body portions to effect greater separation between attached boards.

Abstract: An electrical connector contact strip including spaced electrical contacts, a body and fusible elements. The spaced electrical contacts each have a main section and a tab section extending from an end of the main section. The body includes dielectric material molded onto the contacts and connecting the contacts to each other. The fusible elements are mounted on the tab sections.

Abstract: An electrical connector contact strip comprising spaced electrical contacts, a body and fusible elements. The spaced electrical contacts each have a main section and a tab section extending from an end of the main section. The body comprises dielectric material molded onto the contacts and connecting the contacts to each other. The fusible elements are mounted on the tab sections.

Abstract: A set screw connector includes an elongate generally rectangular conductive bus bar. The bus bar includes a first face having a plurality of spaced cable receiving apertures and a second face which is generally orthogonal to the first face having a plurality of spaced set screw apertures. The cable receiving apertures and the set screw apertures are in communication with one another. A cover formed of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is molded over the bus bar. The molded cover further includes integrally formed auxiliary components insertable into at least one of the cable receiving apertures and the set screw receiving apertures.

Abstract: To increase the flexibility of a housing device that is used to accommodate a circuit configuration, areas of the housing configured to receive contact elements in a variety of positions are configured such that the contact elements can be disposed and oriented in a plurality of ways when disposed in each position.

Abstract: An IC socket is provided which can absorb the difference in linear expansion coefficient between the housing and the circuit board, and thus prevent the occurrence of solder cracking and warping, without lowering the strength of the housing. First slits which have bottoms and which extend from the upper surface of the housing toward the undersurface of the housing are formed between specified rows of pin receiving openings which are formed in the upper surfaces of contact press-fitting accommodating holes that are arranged in the form of a matrix. These holes pass entirely through the housing from the upper surface to the undersurface. Second slits which have bottoms and which extend from the undersurface of the housing toward the upper surface of the housing are formed between specified rows of solder ball receiving cavities formed in the undersurfaces of the contact receiving cavities in positions where the first slits are not formed.

Abstract: A plurality of discrete SMT pins are carried in bandoleer fashion. Each SMT pin has a base formed on its underside with solder flux vapor venting channels and a shaft with a longitudinal axis connected to the base. A consecutive series of identical pin holding segments are arranged in side-by-side or end-to-end fashion to provide a flexible strip windable about a reel. The strip is continuously injection molded of plastic as a plurality of strings each made up of a predetermined number of part holding segments with a forward portion of each string, except for leading string of the strip, being molded over a trailing portion of a preceding string. Each pin holding segment has a receptacle formed by a pair of opposing resilient fingers for frictionally removably holding a shaft of a corresponding SMT pin so that the pin can be inserted and removed in a direction substantially normal to the longitudinal axis of its shaft.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrical contact device, a pre-assembly for producing the electrical contact device, and a method of forming the electrical contact device. The electrical contact device includes a plurality of fine pitch electrical leads disposed in parallel spaced apart relation. An insulating member encapsulates portions of the electrical leads which extend from opposite sides of the insulating member. The insulating member retains the electrical leads in position and electrically isolated from one another. The contact device is used to facilitate connection with the leads of an IC package.

Abstract: Disclosed is a plastic strip for use in the manufacture of unshrouded insulative housings for electrical connectors. The strip is comprised of an elongated body having a first and a second end and adjacent the first end there is a cavity for receiving a polymeric molding compound. This cavity allows the strip to be attached end to end a second subsequently formed axially aligned plastic strip to allow for the continuous manufacture of such strips. The strip also includes a plurality of axially spaced apertures for receiving pins or other conductive elements.

Abstract: An electrical shunt for shorting adjacent electrically conductive pins in an array of electrically conductive pins includes an insulative housing containing an electrically conductive contact. The conductive contact preferably includes two longitudinal wipers for making electrical contact with each pin. The longitudinal wipers are connected by a transverse spring portion which provides a normal force between the contact and inserted pins. The shunt has a pin insertion axis which is transverse to the contact insertion axis to prevent the contact from inadvertently being dislodged from the housing during installation or removal of the shunt. When conductive pins are inserted into the housing, the pins are electrically connected between the first and second wipers of the conductive contact. The shunt preferably includes a frangibly attached application tool and extraction tool.

Abstract: A set of serially associated electrical connectors for feeding automated wiring machines, wherein the connectors are monolithically connected to each other by one or more straps which allow to form reels which can be loaded into wiring machines.

Abstract: Electrical connectors include terminal blocks each having a ball at one end and a complementary socket at an opposite end. The terminal blocks may be linked together by coupling the balls in the sockets. Each coupled ball and socket provides a pivoting link between terminal blocks. A plurality of terminal blocks which are pivotally linked together may conform to the curved surface of an electric motor or other device.

Abstract: An electrical connector which comprises a circular shell (20) in which a dielectric housing (44) having rows of electrical contacts (50) mounted therein is to be positioned, the electrical contacts including receptacle sections (52), matable electrical contacts (63, 81) having contact sections for matable engagement with the receptacle sections (52) and terminating sections for electrical connection to electrical conductors (54) of a cable (12), and dielectric contact-mounting members (67, 85, 87, 89) on which the matable electrical contacts (63, 81) are mounted whereby the matable electrical contacts are arranged in rows so that the contact sections of the matable electrical contacts (63, 81) of each row are electrically connected with the respective receptacle sections (52) of the electrical contacts (50) in the corresponding row of electrical contacts in the dielectric housing (44).

Abstract: A header assembly (10) having an array of posts (12,14) extending through plastic bodies (16,18) with end portions extending beyond opposed header faces for connection with circuits of a pair of parallel, spaced circuit boards. Adapters (40) are securable at ends (32,34) of the assembly that self-secure to end posts (12) and include alignment posts (50) along one face (26), such that after the header assembly has been mounted onto a first circuit board, the alignment posts provide for blindmate alignment with a connector of the second circuit board (or directly with the second circuit board) for board-to-board interconnection.

Abstract: An electrical shunt for shorting adjacent electrically conductive pins in an array of electrically conductive pins includes an insulative housing containing an electrically conductive contact. The conductive contact preferably includes two longitudinal wipers for making electrical contact with each pin. The longitudinal wipers are connected by a transverse spring portion which provides a normal force between the contact and inserted pins. The shunt has a pin insertion axis which is transverse to the contact insertion axis to prevent the contact from inadvertently being dislodged from the housing during installation or removal of the shunt. When conductive pins are inserted into the housing, the pins are electrically connected between the first and second wipers of the conductive contact. The shunt preferably includes a frangibly attached application tool and extraction tool.

Abstract: A kit of cord trip components which when applied to an electrical cord provide a strain-relieved, water-tight cord grip. A body having a bore with a tapered end wall and external thread portion receives a deformable bushing having a matching tapered portion. An assembly device having a second tapered end wall and an internal threaded portion receives a grip device having a plurality of displaceable fingers. When the assembly device is threaded onto the body, the deformable bushing is compressed upon a cord inserted in the cord grip to provide a water-tight seal and some strain relief while the displaceable fingers of the grip device securely grip the cord to provide the major portion of the strain relief. By changing the bushing and grip device, to ones having different diameter bores, and provided with the body and assembly device, the cord grip can accommodate a wide range of cord diameters.

Abstract: Continuous electrical connectors. A continuous electrical connector is formed by joining a first a number of first connector bodies to a second number of second connector bodies by inserting a pin through corresponding holes in each of the connector bodies. The first connector bodies form a number of first splices when placed end-to-end, and the second connector bodies form a number of second splices when placed end-to-end. The first and second splices are staggered a distance so the bodies form a continuous connector that obviates the need to inventory a multitude of various connector sizes.

Abstract: A continuous electrical connector or component part of plastic or metal manufactured by injection molding of axial segments in sequence. A novel in-line interlocking structure is provided for interlocking adjacent segments. The interlocking structure comprises overmolded end units wherein the next overmolded part fills in a hole or recess left in the previous molded part. Electrical or mechanical parts may, if desired, be simultaneously incorporated in the units of each segment during the molding process.

Abstract: A continuous electrical connector or component part of plastic or metal manufactured by injection molding of axial segments in sequence. A novel in-line interlocking structure is provided for interlocking adjacent segments. The interlocking structure comprises overmolded end units wherein the next overmolded part fills in a hole or recess left in the previous molded part. Electrical or mechanical parts may, if desired, be simultaneously incorporated in the units of each segment during the molding process.

Abstract: A method and structure is disclosed for providing a plurality of parts (34, 80, 110) to a tool (22) in a work station (20) for use in a manufacturing operation. The parts, such as electrical components, wire connectors or connector parts are arranged in a chain (40, 100) or block (112) wherein each part is separably connected to another part in the chain or block without the use of a carrier tape (10) or integral sections (14) that must be broken or removed and discarded. The parts are interconnected by means of first and second features (54, 66) that are formed integral to the parts. The first feature (54) is a projection and the second feature (66) is an opening that conformably receives the projection and, when mated, holds the two parts together. The chain may be stored on a reel and later dereeled to be fed into a tool for performing a manufacturing operation. A single part can easily be removed from the chain or block.

Abstract: A device that allows for simple cost effective connections to flexible multilayered circuits and flexible membrane switches. The invention provides a connecting device that includes a housing that has a base and a closeable lid. At least one contact is attached to the housing. One end of the contact(s) extends beyond the housing and is suitable for making a connection to an electrical circuit. The other end of the contact(s) is positioned inside the housing for connecting to the flexible circuit board or flexible membrane. The lid can be fixed in the closed position whereby the end of the contact(s) inside the housing is compressed with the flexible circuit. The lid can be attached to the base with a hinge, and when the lid is closed it snap locks in place so that the contact(s) are firmly held to the conductive pads of flexible circuit.

Abstract: An electrical connector C for a circuit board P has elongate terminals 11 extending therefrom. An alignment plate 12 supports the ends of the terminals 11 against bending and ensures alignment of the terminals 11 with corresponding apertures of the circuit board. A guide portion 13 of the alignment plate 12 is movable relative to an attachment portion so as to accommodate relative thermal expansion and thereby reduces stress on the electrical connection between the terminals 11 and the circuit board P.

Abstract: A platelike member (10) for being associated with an electrical device (70), includes openings or recesses (30) for receiving terminals (50) therein, the openings or recesses (30) being arranged in columns and rows. The openings or recesses (30) in one column and/or row are at least partly offset with respect to ones in adjacent columns and/or rows, and at least some of the columns and rows are intersected by at least one means (20) for reducing or absorbing stress and/or strain. Thus, the platelike member (10) can absorb and/or reduce thermal and/or mechanical stress and/or strain induced during the assembling and mounting operation while allowing a high density arrangement of the terminals (50).

Abstract: Disclosed is a plastic strip for use in the manufacture of unshrouded insulative housings for electrical connectors. The strip is comprised of an elongated body having a first and a second end and adjacent the first end there is a cavity for receiving a polymeric molding compound. This cavity allows the strip to be attached end to end a second subsequently formed axially aligned plastic strip to allow for the continuous manufacture of such strips. The strip also includes a plurality of axially spaced apertures for receiving pins or other conductive elements.

Abstract: To provide a termination plate preventing the soldered connections of the termination sections of contacts from cracking even when external forces are applied to the contacts of a connector mounted to a printed circuit board. Slots (54, 56, 58, 60, 62) are provided in a termination plate (50) of a connector (10). The termination plate (50) has multiple through holes (52) for insertion of termination sections (22) of contacts (20) arranged in three rows parallel to the length of the housing length. Through holes (52) of one row are connected in groups of two or more by the slots (54, 56, 58, 60, 62) extending parallel to the length of the housing.