Abstract: The subject matter included in this disclosure can be embodied in an apparatus that includes a computing device having memory and a processor. The processor can be configured to establish a wireless connection with a streetlight controller that communicates with a streetlight, initiate transmission of a set of parameters related to commissioning the streetlight, and receive, from the controller, status and identification information associated with the streetlight.

Abstract: Disclosed are plug connector assemblies having external contacts formed on only one surface of a connector body of the assembly. In some embodiments, the connector body includes a plastic tip integrally formed within a ground ring that is otherwise made from metal. Additionally, in some embodiments, the plug connector has a base portion with feet on opposing sides of the plug that each includes a hole that can be used to attach the plug connector to an encasing or other structure of a base electronic device it is incorporated into. In some embodiments, the plug connector extends upwardly away from the base at a predetermined angle such that the contacts are located on the side of the plug connector that forms an acute angle with the base.

Abstract: A method for affixing a connecting piece (1) to one end of a cable (10a, 10b) is described, as is a connecting piece (1) and a cable connection. The cable (10a, 10b) comprises a strand conductor (11) and an insulation (12) which surrounds the strand conductor (11). The connecting piece (1) comprises a base (8) and a screw (2a, 2b) which projects from the base (8) and at least partially comprises a screw-shaped portion (3a, 3b). The screw (2a, 2b) is rotated, in particular screwed, into the strand conductor (11) along the longitudinal axis of the cable (10a, 10b) via the facing side.

Abstract: An RF connector is provided. The connector includes a first socket member. The first socket member includes a conductive sleeve comprising a top portion, a bottom portion, and a plurality of springs connecting the top portion and the bottom portion. The first socket member also includes a base inside the conductive sleeve comprising a first matching hole configured to match to a first conductive pin of a first plug member. The connector also includes a second socket member. The second socket member includes a second matching hole configured to match to a second conductive pin of a second plug member, and a conductive body having outer threads configured to match to inner threads of the second plug member. The connector further includes a middle portion connected between the first socket member and the second socket member, the middle portion extending radically outwardly from a periphery of the middle portion.

Abstract: A lamp socket has the form factor of a standard Edison lamp socket but works with energy efficient light bulbs with a compatible screw base and not with light bulbs with the standard Edison screw base. This allows the lamp socket to be used in the manufacture of conventional light fixtures but qualify as high energy efficient light fixtures under California's Title 24 or similar lighting regulations from other governing bodies.

Abstract: An adapter, particularly for adapting light emitting diodes to commercial lamp-holders, comprising a printed circuit for driving light emitting diodes; the printed circuit has, along its longer sides, engagement elements with a complementary thread of a lamp-holder and, along one of its shorter sides, elastic elements for contact with a lower electric power supply region of the lamp-holder.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connector assembly having a small size and preventing a contact between a bolt fastener and a detection member. The connector assembly includes a connector having an inner chamber with an opening and a plurality of connector terminals, a connector receptacle having a plurality of connector receptacle terminals securable together with the connector terminals and a first detection member, and a cover for covering the opening and having a second detection member. When the opening of the inner chamber is covered with the cover, the first detection member and the second detection member are connected together and detect that the cover is covered. The first detection member is disposed between the adjacent connector receptacle terminals. An end surface of the first housing is positioned inwardly of the inner chamber with respect to a surface of a connector electrical contact portion.

Abstract: A burner assembly of a lamp includes a burner and at least one flexible conductor. The burner has a junction portion and a projection portion. The junction portion has an outer thread on a peripheral thereof and a open hole on a top thereof for arranging a first electrode. At least one through hole is formed to the junction portion. The flexible conductor has a positioning head on an end thereof. The positioning head severs to be a second electrode and is elastically protruded from the at least one through hole so as to be electrically connected to a lamp holder firmly.

Abstract: An electrical interface module including a connector configured for a data cable and a plurality of electrical contact elements configured to directly establish at least one of an electrical and an electronic connection with a plurality of corresponding mating contact elements of a terminal block. Each of the plurality of corresponding mating contacts includes a screw clamp terminal having a terminal compartment with a pressure element configured to clamp the respective contact element. Each of the plurality of electrical contact elements is configured to allow the at least one of the electrical and the electronic connection to be established via a connection with the respective pressure element when the respective screw clamp terminal is in an open position.

Abstract: An LED lighting system using a retro-formed component is disclosed. Embodiments of the invention make use of a component that has an external form factor of a structural element of a pre-existing light fixture. The component, for example, can be a power supply, or a heat sink with a connector. The component allows an LED lighting unit to be used without having the power supply and/or a heat sink take up space within what a consumer would normally see as the light bulb. In some embodiments the form factor is that of a screw-in socket such as an Edison E-26 socket. A connector or connectors can allow removal of the power supply portion of the lighting unit, or of the LED and possibly an optical element from the power supply.

Abstract: An electrical plug with a user-replaceable prong, which includes a body and current-carrying prongs, at least one of which is removable. The removable prong includes a weakened portion positioned outside of the body when the removable prong is seated in the body of the plug. The weakened portion is designed to be the point at which the prong is most likely to break and is located so that the removable prong will be easy to remove from the body even after breaking.

Abstract: A fastener for separate male terminal block includes through holes in both sides of a front surface of a male terminal block. Each through hole has a bearing hole with relatively larger diameter and at a bottom thereof. Each bearing hole receives a clip with a screw hole in a center thereof. The clips settle in the bottom of the bearing holes. When screws of a female terminal block extend through the through holes and lock with the clips, the clips reliably bear the locking force of screws and prevent from disengagement under inappropriate force.

Abstract: The current invention is a method and apparatus to secure and HDMI cable to an electronic system.

Abstract: An electrical interface module including a connector configured for a data cable and a plurality of electrical contact elements configured to directly establish at least one of an electrical and an electronic connection with a plurality of corresponding mating contact elements of a terminal block. Each of the plurality of corresponding mating contacts includes a screw clamp terminal having a terminal compartment with a pressure element configured to clamp the respective contact element. Each of the plurality of electrical contact elements is configured to allow the at least one of the electrical and the electronic connection to be established via a connection with the respective pressure element when the respective screw clamp terminal is in an open position.

Abstract: The invention concerns a multi-part plug-type connector housing in hybrid design with contacts that can be fitted with various and separate contacts and terminals for transmitting signals, particularly from lead frames to contact pins that are preferably combined into contact groups, whereby in accordance with the invention the plug-type connector housing has a hybrid plug element with fixed contacts (2) in a housing module (1) and a plug element with fixed contacts (2a) in a housing part (3) and that the housing part (3) can be connected with housing module (1).

Abstract: Fused load interrupters have up to now used claw terminals or screw connections for connecting to horizontal busbars in a switchgear unit. Fused load interrupters have not been suitable until now for connecting to vertical busbars in switchgear units. At least one embodiment of the invention provides a fused load interrupter with plug contacts, such as are known from load interrupters with fuses, thereby allowing fused load interrupters to replace the more expensive load interrupters with fuses in switchgear units with vertical busbars.

Abstract: The current invention is a method and apparatus to secure and HDMI cable to an electronic system.

Abstract: A controller suitable for use in controlling components in a bathing unit is provided. The controller includes a controller body having a back surface and a front surface generally opposed to the back surface. The front surface includes a plurality of connector interfaces each being adapted for receiving a connector associated to a respective bathing unit component. A control circuit is positioned within the controller body for selectively providing electrical power to respective bathing unit components connected through the plurality of connector interfaces.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connector interface comprising a connector socket interface and a connector plug interface, the connector socket interface comprising metal shell, insulator, band-shaped recess provided on said insulator and metal contacts and the connector plug interface comprising metal shell, insulator, and band-shaped protrusion provided on said insulator and metal contacts, said connector socket interface and said connector plug interface being able to be coupled together, wherein: said connector socket interface has a plurality of band-shaped recesses and said connector plug interface has a plurality of band-shaped protrusions. In a connector interface with the same number of metal pieces according to an embodiment of the present invention, the footprint of the coupling part is reduced, the footprint per pair of contacts is reduced, and the objective of increasing the pin density of the contacts in a connector is achieved.

Abstract: A socket for an ornamental bulb has at least one pair of parallel extensions each respectively having a key and a keyslot formed on distal ends thereof. The key is formed to be detachable received in the keyslot, such that the socket can hold objects received between the extensions which are engaged with each other. The key has a neck and a head, with the head having a width larger than that of the neck. The keyslot is defined by two parallel clamping pieces perpendicular to the extensions and has a width the same as the head, such that when the head is received in the keyslot, the extensions are securely engaged with each other and the objects are securely clamped.