Abstract: Connector terminals 13 connected to ends of respective electric wires 12 are inserted into an electric wire insertion section 11b formed in a housing body 11 of a waterproof connector 10. The connector terminals 13 are attached to respective terminal attachment sections 11a. The connector comprises a plug 14 which is molded on the outer peripheral surfaces of the electric wires 12 situated in the electric wire insertion section 11b and which is removably fitted into the electric wire insertion section 11b with a slight gap between the inner peripheral surface of the electric wire insertion section 11b and the plug 14; and a resiliently-deformable annular sealing body 15 which is retained in a retention groove formed along an outer peripheral surface of the plug 14 and which is brought into intimate contact with the inner peripheral surface of the electric wire insertion section 11b.

Abstract: A connection structure for a conductive connection between a clad electric wire and a member according to the present invention comprises a member having a conductivity, a clad electric wire superposed on the member, a resinous layer disposed between the member and the clad electric wire, and a pair of resinous parts clamping the clad electric wire and the member at their superposed portion. The clad electric wire has a conductor portion and a resin-made clothing portion clothing an outer periphery of the conductor portion. The superposed portion is pressurized and ultrasonically excited through the resinous parts, with the result that the clothing portion is scattered and melted; the resin portion is melted; the conductor portion is conductively connected to the member; and the resinous parts are fused together in a state of their clothing the superposed portion.

Abstract: A cable sealing device that may be quickly installed and that provides both gripping of a cable and sealing of an opening in an enclosure end cap. The inventive cable sealing device further provides a quick, inexpensive, reliable, and consistent gripping and sealing for cable ingress to and egress from an enclosure.

Abstract: By providing two integrated components, an outer housing and an inner sleeve member, with the inner sleeve member being securely mounted to the outer housing in a manner which prevents its separation from the housing, an efficient, easily manufactured and assembled cable connector is realized. In the preferred embodiment, the inner sleeve member is press fitted into the housing in order to provide the desired secure, integrated affixation of these components. Furthermore, the inner sleeve member is constructed in a generally hollow cylindrical shape with at least two arm members integrally formed therewith, each of which angularly slopes inwardly from the cylindrical wall of the sleeve member, and includes a distal end portion which is angularly disposed relative to the arm member in at least one direction and preferably in two directions.

Abstract: An attachment device for the fastening or connecting of electrical conductors to a unit in a higher position. The attachment device has a sleeve-shaped contact piece (1) and a cap (9) connected thereto. The contact piece (1) is connected by positive material locking to the unit in a higher position with the connecting region (2). The contact piece (1) at least near the attachment face (6) has an external contour that corresponds to a polygon in cross-section. The cap (9) at least partially closes the orifice (4) in the vicinity of the connecting region (2).

Abstract: A cable structure for data signal transmission comprises a connector housing having a front end and a rear end and a plurality of electrical contacts positioned within the housing proximate the front end. The contacts are configured for engaging electrical contacts of a device when the cable structure is coupled to the device. At least one cable, including an electrical conductor, terminates in the connector housing, and is electrically coupled to a housing contact. The connector housing is physically coupled to a section of the cable rearwardly of the contacts for securing the cable with the connector housing. A protective clamp overlies the section of the cable coupled to the connector housing and is positioned between the connector housing and the cable section and provides mechanical protection for the cable section to reduce damage thereto.

Abstract: A sealing system that provides a secure seal against liquid transfer in harsh environments, such as those found in wellbore applications. The sealing system utilizes a connector housing having an axial passage. The interior passage is sized to receive at least a portion of a single support block. The support block is secured to the housing by a retainer, such as a packing gland or a plurality of screws. The single block includes axial openings to individually support and isolate the conductors of a power cable when the power cable is connected to a submersible component.

Abstract: Connector terminals 13 connected to ends of respective electric wires 12 are inserted into an electric wire insertion section 11b formed in a housing body 11 of a waterproof connector 10. The connector terminals 13 are attached to respective terminal attachment sections 11a. The connector comprises a plug 14 which is molded on the outer peripheral surfaces of the electric wires 12 situated in the electric wire insertion section 11b and which is removably fitted into the electric wire insertion section 11b with a slight gap between the inner peripheral surface of the electric wire insertion section 11b and the plug 14; and a resiliently-deformable annular sealing body 15 which is retained in a retention groove formed along an outer peripheral surface of the plug 14 and which is brought into intimate contact with the inner peripheral surface of the electric wire insertion section 11b.

Abstract: An electrical tubing assembly includes an electrical tubing having a non-smooth outer surface. A grommet has an outer periphery, an annular groove in the outer periphery, and an inner surface. The inner surface is in continuous and intimate physical contact with the outer surface of the tubing.

Abstract: In a wire module (1), a terminal (4, 5) is pressed to be clamped to each of opposite end portions of a wire (6) to thereby provide a terminal-assembled wire member (2), and molded connector members (10, 11) and a wire circuit member (12) are formed in such a manner that a plurality of terminal-assembled wire members are arranged in an insulative covering layer (3). In the case where the terminals (4) are of the female type, the molded connector member comprises a connector housing, in which the terminal-assembled wire members (2) are inserted, and a terminal holder attached to a terminal-inserting side of the connector housing. The connector housing is of the waterproof type, and includes a waterproof wall which is formed in a bulged manner on an outer peripheral surface of a housing body, receiving the terminals therein, and extends in a direction away from the terminal-inserting side.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved electrical interconnection assembly adaptable for creating electrical connections between spaced-apart sections of a high performance missile assembly. Because the electrical connection must extend outside the missile, a plurality of electrical interconnections are integrally formed within a protective housing that is, itself of aerodynamic configuration. The cables may take the form of flat wires, or printed wire assemblies integral with the housing. Pre-stressed foam is formed in the housing to insulate the electrical interconnections. Wire mesh is preferably mounted in the housing between the interconnections and the outside of the housing to protect the interconnections from Electro-magnetic Interference (EMI).

Abstract: A cable retaining mechanism has a hollow body containing a plurality of projections extending radially into the hollow cavity. The projections are spaced equidistantly from each other and have a resiliency such that each projection exerts equal retaining pressure on the cable passing through the hollow body. The equal pressure retains the cable in a central location within the hollow body. This allows for symmetrical application of a shrinkable protective layer to secure the cable and mechanism.

Abstract: A cable sealing device that may be quickly installed and that provides both gripping of a cable and sealing of an opening in an enclosure end cap. The inventive cable sealing device further provides a quick, inexpensive, reliable, and includes gripping and sealing for cable ingress to and egress from an enclosure.

Abstract: In a wire module (1), a terminal (4, 5) is pressed to be clamped to each of opposite end portions of a wire (6) to thereby provide a terminal-assembled wire member (2), and molded connector members (10, 11) and a wire circuit member (12) are formed in such a manner that a plurality of terminal-assembled wire members are arranged in an insulative covering layer (3). In the case where the terminals (4) are of the female type, the molded connector member comprises a connector housing, in which the terminal-assembled wire members (2) are inserted, and a terminal holder attached to a terminal-inserting side of the connector housing. The connector housing is of the waterproof type, and includes a waterproof wall which is formed in a bulged manner on an outer peripheral surface of a housing body, receiving the terminals therein, and extends in a direction away from the terminal-inserting side.

Abstract: A sealing structure for a sensor having lead wires, which comprises an electric element (2) provided with a plurality of lead wires (3, 4) and contained in a case (1), a rubber plug (5) inserted into an opening (8) in the case, the lead wires being guided out of the rubber plug through respective bores (13) formed therein, and a filling material (9) filled in the opening (8) above the rubber plug, the rubber plug (5) being provided with a partition wall (7) for providing a space between the lead wires (3, 4), the partition wall (7) being disposed in the filling material (9), whereby the lead wires (3, 4) are spaced from each other by the partition wall. A top end of the partition wall (7) may reach a level of a surface (9a) of the filling material (9). Lateral faces (7a) of the partition wall (7) may be in alignment with extension lines of inner faces of the bore (13).

Abstract: In order to waterproof a terminal connecting portion of a sheathed wire, in which a terminal fitting and a bare conductor of the sheathed wire are connected with each other, the terminal connecting portion of the sheathed wire is placed into a molding cavity of a molding die such that a bottom face of the terminal connecting portion is closely brought into contact with one of inner faces of the molding cavity. Then molten molding resin is injected into the molding cavity such that a bottom face of a solidified molding resin and the bottom face of the terminal connecting portion define an identical plane.

Abstract: The terminal connecting portion is covered at a rear portion with the molding resin 30 such that the covered rear portion is shaped in fusiform, and when the sheathed wire 10 is bent at this portion, the resin thereon is less peeled off. The molding part 43 of the die 40 is closed at one side with the elastic lid plates 9a, 9b opposing at an upper part and a lower part each other, and the terminal connecting portion is set to the molding part 43, and a part of the sheathed wire 10 extending rearwards from one side of the molding part 43 is elastically held by the elastic lid plates 9a, 9b upwards and downwards. The molten molding resin 30 is injected into the molding part 43 to cover almost the whole of the terminal connecting portion. Radiating fins are formed in a slope of the tapered hole in one side of the mold, said radiating fins having a plurality of parallel alternate concave grooves and convex ribs so as to improve the radiating effect of the molding resin 30 and shorten a cooling time.

Abstract: A coupling element is proposed for a single wire or multi-wire electrical cable. The coupling element has a contact support to which a protective body surrounding the cable connection is molded in such a way that a region of the surface of the contact support remains exposed. The exposed region (4) has openings (7) extending through the contact support and contacts that are conductively connected with a wire of the cable (1) and arranged in the openings. A closed cover (8) is provided in close contact with the contact support (2) and extends over the openings (7). The cover (8) is provided with a passage (9) having the edges surrounding and fitting tightly against the cable (1). The protective body (6) surrounds the cover (8) and the passage (9) and is in moisture-tight sealing engagement with the contact support (2) and the cable (1). A method for producing the coupling element provides for molding the protective body (6) so it surrounds the cover (8).

Abstract: An arrangement for sealing a cable bushing for at least one connecting cable, and in particular for a connecting cable of a sensor element of a gas sensor. On the terminal side, the sensor element is arranged in a metallic housing which has a tubular opening, in which a sealing arrangement is disposed, through which the connecting cable is conducted. The sealing arrangement is fixedly surrounded by the housing and has an elastically deformable sealing element and a spring element acting in the direction of the leading-through of the connecting cable, the sealing element being elastically deformed by the spring energy of the spring element.

Abstract: A circuit molded structure in which a crack is prevented from developing when a secondary molded member is integrally molded on a primary molded member having bus bars. The circuit molded structure includes the primary molded member (40) having a plurality of bus bars (42) insert-molded therein, and the secondary molded member (30) formed integrally on the primary molded member (40) by secondarily molding a resin on those portions of the primary molded member (40) other than terminal portions of the bus bars (42), the plurality of bus bars (42) forming internal circuits. Bent portions (45) of the bus bars (42) are exposed, and the secondary molding is effected with the exposed bent portions (45) covered with a resin spacer (47). As a result of the provision of the resin spacer (47), the resin will not flow to the bent portions, and the thickness becomes uniform, and any crack due to expansion and shrinkage will not occur.

Abstract: A grommet used with flat flexible cable provides a seal between an inner compartment of an automobile and an exterior environment. This simplifies the use of flat flexible cable in automobile wiring harness assemblies. In another aspect of this invention, a cable connector assembly for joining an end of the cable includes a closed cell foam seal to provide a water-tight seal between the cable, the terminals and the exterior environment.

Abstract: In an integrally molded capped type connector, the insulating body of the connector has a contact hole extending therethrough from the rear end face to the front end face thereof and an inlet aperture leading to the contact hole from the front end face. The contact hole comprises a slot and a pin contact receiving bore extending along a common longitudinal axis and having cross-sectional areas superposed on each other. The forward end of the slot extends across the inlet aperture perpendicularly to the width thereof and beyond the opposite sides of the slot to define protective walls between the opposite widthwise end portions of the slot at its forward end and the front end face of the body. The base of the socket contact is formed on its opposite side surfaces with lugs adapted to fill up the pin contact receiving bore.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a plurality of wires surrounded by a continuous molded sheath. The sheath includes a first section made of a first material and a second section integral with the first section and made of a second material different from the first material. The different materials provide different colors, such as for color-coding branches of the wire harness. The different materials also provide areas of increased abrasion resistance to mechanical wear, temperature resistance and chemical resistance.

Abstract: A cable connecting structure of serial bus connector, including a main body, multiple contacts inserted in the main body and a cover member covering the main body. The main body includes a rear retaining seat formed with multiple guide channels, a front coupling seat formed with multiple guide cavities, and multiple through holes passing through the main body to communicate with the guide channels and the guide cavities. Each contact includes a rear cable connecting section, a front conductive coupling section and a locating section interconnecting the cable connecting section with the conductive coupling section. The cable connecting section is received in the guide channel of the retaining seat in a bridge pattern and connected with a front end of a cable. The conductive coupling section is received in the guide cavity of the coupling seat in a bridge pattern. The locating section is engaged in the through hole of the main body.

Abstract: An electrical harness for a device having a housing with multiple access ports that provide cable access to an electrical device therein, where the device has at least two connection points, the harness comprising at least two cables having one end of each terminated with a connector that is complementary to a respective one of the connection points on the electrical device characterized in that the cables are encapsulated within a seal member in their relative positions with respect to the points and seal member may be seated within the housing such that the respective connectors and connection points correspond.

Abstract: A biologically implantable percutaneous connector (20) for providing optionally separable interconnection between an implanted connector (21) attached to bone tissue and a removable connector (40). The connectors each include a supporting matrix of dielectric material (86, 94) within which an array of tiny conductive rods (90, 88) are sealed with ends (112, 110) of the rods exposed as contacts at mating faces (94, 92) and the other ends (102, 100) joined to conductors (33, 43) of cables (32, 42). Elastomeric anisotropic connector material (44) is located between corresponding arrays of contacts to provide for repeated reliable electrical connection and disconnection of corresponding contacts. External surfaces of the implantable body (21) of the percutaneous connector may be coated with a bioactive material promoting integration of surrounding tissue into the surfaces of the implanted percutaneous connector.

Abstract: A rigid nonmetallic shell provides a reaction surface for seal members disposed in a groove in a metal housing. The rigid shell, and at least a portion of the metal housing, are overmolded with a plastic or elastomeric material that is self-bonding with the rigid shell to provide a molecular bond between the overmolded cover and the rigid shell. The present invention effectively addresses the problem of providing a leakproof seal between a metal housing and an overmolded plastic or elastomeric structure surrounding the metal housing.

Abstract: A waterproofed connector has an outlet for an electrical cable which is molded by a resin material under a structure which can prevent a mold resin material from entering into terminal metal fixtures. The waterproofed connector includes a connector housing (10) having a cavity (12), terminal metal fixtures (40) each connected to an end of each core wire (22) of an electrical cable (20) and inserted into a terminal opening (131) in the cavity (12), a plug body (50) inserted into the cavity (12) and having a pair of through holes (53) for permitting each core wire (22) to pass through and a mold resin layer (100) formed around a rear end of the connector housing (10).

Abstract: A plug-in electrical connector for use with an electrical submergible pumping system comprises a pothead having a first electrical connector member surrounded by a sleeve of insulative material extending from the pothead, and a terminal block with a recess therein adapted to receive thereinto the sleeve on the pothead and with a second electrical connector member set within the recess. The sleeve and the recess configured and sized to form a circuitous arc path, and the second electrical connector member is adapted to form an electrical connection with the first electrical connector member. A fluidic seal is included at the interface of the pothead and the terminal block. The circuitous arc path prevents shorting out by greatly increasing the distance shorting material, such as water, must travel from one phase to another phase or to ground.

Abstract: A device and a method which utilizes semi-interpenetrating polymer networks for strain relief of fiber or cable. The need for adhesives and mechanical means for cable or fiber retention is eliminated while performance and reliability is enhanced. In one embodiment a first polymer network is fabricated in an undersized plug which is in turn placed inside a hollow connector housing with an open end and at least one aperture for a cable to pass through. The void created between the plug and the connector shell is then subsequently filled by adding a second polymer to fill the unit. The unit is then placed in a curing chamber so that the polymer can swell and completely fill any voids between the plug and the connector shell.

Abstract: A high impact high memory capacity flight data recorder, includes a plurality of planar parallel circuit cards and a plurality of planar parallel spacers stacked in alternating sequence to form a card stack. Each of the circuit cards includes a circuit board, plural integrated circuits mounted on the circuit board, plural connector pads on a periphery of the circuit board connected through the circuit board to output terminals of the integrated circuit memories, a foam layer covering the plural integrated circuit memories and an adjacent portion of the circuit board, the periphery of the circuit board being uncovered by the foam layer.

Abstract: An electrical coupling (10) adapted for connection to a complementary connector includes an elastomeric insert (16) having a plurality of inner cylindrical conductive contacts forming a socket and disposed within a cylindrical molded body (14) from which a multi-conductor cord (12) extends. The electrical coupling (10) further includes a coupling nut (22) disposed about the insert (16) and having inner threads (22a) for engaging and drawing the complementary connector into secure engagement with a first surface (26a) of an annular flange (26) disposed about the periphery of the insert. In one embodiment, the coupling nut (22) includes an annular, inner flange having a plurality of spaced, symmetrical detents (36). A washer (24) disposed intermediate a second, opposed surface (26b) of the insert's peripheral flange (26) and the coupling nut's inner flange (34) includes first projections on a first surface thereof which engage the annular flange's second surface when the coupling nut (22) is tightened.

Abstract: A female computer connector includes a flat insert connected to a housing to hold a set of receptacles therein and molded with an outer shell through the process of injection molding, wherein the housing has elongated ribs inserted into gaps on a front edge of the flat insert to separate the receptacles; the receptacles each has two projections respectively hooked in two spaced recessed retaining surface portions on a respective channel on the flat insert for positioning, and a rear end formed into two side wings pinched to bind up a respective conductor.

Abstract: A connector which is particularly suitable for providing an interface between first and second environments, particularly where one of the environments is at an elevated temperature and/or pressure with respect to the other environment. The connector provides a reliable exit for a plurality of electrical wires, and includes a three layer laminate structure, with each of the layers formed of a resinous adhesive.

Abstract: A plug type electrical termination for a multiple conductor armored electrical cable having a hollow connector head filled with high temperature tin-based solder. The electrical conductors pass into one end of the head and extend out the other end through individual bores formed in a cylindrical plug portion, terminating beyond the plug portion in threaded conductor tips, to which conductor terminals are attached. The portion of each conductor within each bore is enclosed in a preselected one of several embodiments, in which the conductor insulation may or may not extend through the bore. In certain embodiments, the individual conductors are enclosed by silver-plated metallic sheaths.

Abstract: A discharge lamp unit in which a pair of terminal and lead support assemblies (A, B), composed of a pair of metal connector terminals (123, 125) and a pair of metal lead supports (122, 124), are fixedly held by a molded resin lamp holder (120) in such a manner that the connector terminals (123, 125) extend from the rear surface of the lamp holder while the lead supports (122, 124) extend from the front surface of the lamp holder to support a discharge lamp (110). The lamp holder has an axial through-hole formed therein during the molding of the lamp holder in a metal mold in such a manner that the axial through-hole is located between the connector terminals of the terminal and lead support assemblies, whereby the lamp holder is enhanced in dielectric strength.

Abstract: An electrical connector for use in corrosive environments comprises a pair of opposed housings with male and female connectors respectively disposed therein, the connectors being disposed in a dielectric insulator. Conductive leads are secured to the connectors and are encased in a layered resinous material with a dam formed between the resinous material and the insulators. The connector is designed for quick connection and disconnection preferably utilizing a bayonet type mount.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method and apparatus for providing a cable assembly seal and strain relief and, in particular, where the apparatus comprises a pre-mold for use with an overmold to provide the seal and strain relief for electrical conductors terminated within an electrical housing.

Abstract: A circuit panel subassembly suitable for use in an eletromechanical apparatus includes a plurality of wires formed within an electrically conductive grid imbedded within a reaction injection molded panel which forms a part of the housing of the electromechanical apparatus. Wires are deployed in a pattern by using a wire organizing frame and the electrically conductive grid and the frame are subsequently imbedded in a reaction injection molded panel. Terminals attached to the ends of the wires remain exposed at spaced apart locations where components are to be mounted. Separate connector housings can be attached to the panel over the exposed terminals and other components or matable connectors can be attached thereto. The entire apparatus can be constructed robotically.

Abstract: A square blocked anode with first and second opposite flat faces and rectangular sidewalls joining the flat faces has a diagonal hole formed between one sidewall and a second face of the anode. Insulation is stripped from a distal end of a multiple strand insulated wire lead and the stripped end is inserted through the sidewall into the diagonal opening. Wire strands which emerge from the opening in the second surface of the anode are spread around the opening and solder may be applied to the spread strands. The square anode is fitted within a capsule having a square body with inner walls similar to the anode and slightly larger than corresponding surfaces of the anode. The insulated wire lead which emerges from the diagonal opening in a sidewall engages an inner surface of the capsule and an opposite sidewall of the anode engages an opposite inner surface of the capsule in friction fit, holding the anode in the capsule after the anode with the emerging wire lead are pressed in the capsule.

Abstract: A low profile cable termination assembly comprises a multiconductor cable, a plurality of contacts, a carrier for carrying the contact in a pair of parallel rows, a housing for holding together in snap-fit relation the carrier and contacts, and a strain relief molded to the cable insulation, contacts carriers and housing. The contacts have cable conductor connecting portions terminating at inwardly angled parts coterminus with an end of the carrier, and the cable extends from the strain relief at right angles to the plane of the contact in each row. Also disclosed is a printed circuit termination assembly of similar construction, except that the contacts are connected to a printed circuit board inserted into a slot in the carrier.

Abstract: A pothead for connecting electrical cable to a downhole submersible pump motor utilizes primary and secondary seals. The pothead includes a rigid plastic insert that is forced into the shell. The insert has passageways extending through it for the conductors of the electrical cable. An elastomeric compression sleeve is located in each passageway and encircles each conductor. A locking ring is secured in the passageway and bears against the compression sleeve to cause the compression sleeve to seal around the conductor. The interior of the shell is filled with an elastomeric material as a secondary seal.

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly comprising a round cable having an end portion provided with an adaptor for terminating the round cable in a flat cable connector. The adaptor has a cylindrical end portion disposed for receiving therein a jacketed end portion of the round cable, an intermediate transitional portion wherein a plurality of conductors extending from the cable end portion are permitted to cross over one another and be formed with an array of juxtaposed conductor end portions, and a rectangular end portion out of which the array of juxtaposed conductor end portions extends. The rectangular end portion is provided with outer dimension and resilient properties similar to an equivalent flat cable for insertion and latching into a flat cable connector where the conductor end portions terminating at respective distances from a mating surface of the adaptor extend into respective grooves and are electrically connected to respective contacts of the connector in a predetermined manner.

Abstract: A connector plug includes a plurality of contact pins carried by an insulating body which is installed in a cylindrical metal cover. The cylindrical metal cover has a semi-cylindrical rear portion which is engaged with a semi-cylindrical metal cover piece into a cylindrical form. A separtately molded insulating cap is assembled onto the cylindrical metal cover. Within the insulating cap, a cable clamp member having a thickness greater than that of the cylindrical metal cover is secured to a rear end extension of the cover. A cable connected to the contact pins is clampedly held by the cable clamp member.

Abstract: The end of an electric cable for energizing the motor of a submergible pump is attached to a motor head by a device comprising a rigid shell having a body of elastomeric material filling an end portion of the shell and projecting therefrom to form an insert. Conductors of the cable extend through the elastomeric material and have terminals that engage corresponding terminals within the motor housing. The body of elastomeric material is sealed in the shell, and the conductors are sealed in the body. The remainder of the shell is filled with strain relief material. The insert is tapered and has circumferential flexible ridges that engage and seal upon the cylindrical wall of a bore leading into the motor head. An integral circumferential bead on the body seals against the end of the shell and against a portion of the motor head surrounding an end of the bore.

Abstract: A connector block for connecting drop wires to conductors of a multi-conductor cable is disclosed. The connector block includes a housing having plural apertures therethrough and individual terminal modules which are insertable into the housing. The terminal modules may be inserted into the housing in plural different orientations to permit insertion of the drop wire from different directions, Each individual terminal module establishes electrical connection between a drop wire pair and a pair of conductors of the multiconductor cable.