Abstract: An electrical wire with a terminal fitting that can be manufactured without using a welding device, and a method of manufacturing this electrical wire with a terminal fitting. Metal foil is wrapped around end portions of the braided wire, and terminal fittings are connected to the end portions. According to this configuration, the metal foil makes it possible to prevent strands in the end portions of the braided wire from becoming loose and spreading apart, and this makes it possible to manufacture the electrical wire with a terminal fitting without using a welding device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electronic control device which is an electronic control device such as an engine ECU for a vehicle and has a tight sealing structure between a case and a connector. The present invention provides an electronic control device for a vehicle, which implements a new type of sealing manner in which a space to be filled with a sealing material is formed between a case side dam and a connector side dam when a case and a connector of the electronic control device are assembled, and the sealing material is applied in the space, which is formed as described above, such that airtightness for an assembly region between the case and the connector is maintained, thereby securing sufficient sealing areas because of enlarged sealing sections, and achieving stable sealing quality and improving quality.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for camera module alignment. A camera module comprises a terminal block and an endcap with a connector shroud. The terminal block includes flexible terminal legs connected to a circuit board and terminal pins for connection with an external connector through the connector shroud. The terminal block includes alignment ribs and an endcap includes alignment pockets. Placement of the alignment ribs into the alignment pockets flexes the flexible terminal legs, moves the terminal block across the circuit board surface and aligns the terminal pins for connection with the external connector through the connector shroud.

Abstract: A connector with a cover (1) includes a connector housing (11) and a cover (21) fitted in the connector housing. The connector housing has a regulating rib (16) provided projecting in a second direction perpendicular to a first direction where the fitted cover is pulled away from the connector housing. The cover has a regulating groove (26) that is formed into a shape corresponding to the regulating rib, and into which the regulating rib is inserted when the cover is fitted in the connector housing. The regulating rib is formed to become larger in width in the first direction from a base end toward a tip in the second direction. Release of the fitting of the cover in the connector housing is regulated by the regulating groove and the regulating rib inserted into the regulating groove in a state where the cover is fitted in the connector housing.

Abstract: An electrical connection system for a vehicle, comprising an elongated dielectric component (3) equipped with at least one electrode electrically connected to electrical contact pads (7), two dielectric half-shells (14) assembled face-to-face, electrical contact fingers (19) connecting with the pads, interposed between at least one half-shell and the component, a spring collar (21) surrounding the half-shells (14) to provide for holding them in position. The half-shells (14) include at the proximal part a pivot (23) such that the half-shells open angularly relative to one another, the half-shells (14) together include on the outside a bearing surface for a tubular body providing for bringing the half-shells together.

Abstract: A low-profile flat plug electrical connector having an integrated strain relief section and an interlocking terminating end is disclosed. The flat plug electrical connector has a housing for holding the electrical cable and prongs, and a cap for covering the internal structure of the housing. The housing has an integrated strain relief section for preventing damage to the flat plug electrical connector from abrupt pulling or pushing of the electrical cords. The cap and the housing have interlocking terminating ends which are configured for preventing the cap from separating from the housing when the plug is pulled from an electrical outlet. The electrical prongs of the hot and neutral electrical wires and the ground pin are locked in place by posts protruding from the cap which urges the prong mounting tab against a mounting surface in the housing.

Abstract: A connector housing includes an upper housing having a front end wall that defines the front end of a terminal containing chamber, and a lower housing having an opening section due to the lack of a front end wall. The front end wall of the upper housing has an insertion hole. The lower housing has the terminal containing chamber, and is disposed with a lance which is formed by using the opening section on the front end of the lower housing as a through hole. The upper housing and the lower housing have restricting portions which inhibit the relative displacement of both housings in the front and back direction when united, and a locking mechanism for maintaining the united state by restricting the upper housing and lower housing from separating in the upper or lower direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing defining a base and a cover confronting with the base, and a plurality of contacts sandwiched between the base and the cover. The base defining at least one latching post to engaging with corresponding mating hole on the cover. The at least one post is a cone tubular with a diameter of a free end thereof larger than a diameter of a root thereof and the mating hole has a portion aligned with the free end which has a larger diameter than another portion thereof aligned with the root.

Abstract: A connector assembly (100) includes an insulative cover (11, 12) defining an interior and an exterior, and the insulative cover having at least one platform (18) disposed outside of the interior thereof; a printed circuit board (3) located in the interior of the insulative cover; at least one connector (2) mounted to the printed circuit board; and a conductive member (4) fixed to the insulative cover, said conductive member (4) including a main body (41), an arm (42) extending forwardly from the main body and a spring finger (43) formed at a front edge of the arm, the main body supported by the platform, the spring finger contacting the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A socket structure, which can be applied to an electronic device, is disclosed. The socket structure comprises a socket body and a holder unit. The socket body further comprises two opposite ends to transport power, a first connecting device and a second connecting device; the holder unit further comprises a third connecting device and a fourth connecting device. The first connecting device is engaged with the third connecting device and the second connecting device is engaged with the fourth connecting device so that the socket structure is formed and the socket body can be secured to the electronic device.

Abstract: A connector 1 includes: a connector housing 2; a case 3; and a cover 4. The connector housing 2 receives terminals. The case 3 is coupled to the connector housing 2, and receives ends of electric wires 7 connected to the terminals in the connector housing 2. The cover 4 includes a pair of cover bodies 41, 42, a locking arm, and a receiving member 6. The pair of cover bodies 41, 42 are attached to an outside of the case 3, and attached to each other to cover an outer wall 3b of the case 3. The locking arm is mounted on a one cover body 41. The receiving member is mounted on the other cover body 42 and engaged with the locking arm 41.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing defining a base and a cover confronting with the base, and a plurality of contacts sandwiched between the base and the cover. The base defining at least one latching post to engaging with corresponding mating hole on the cover. The at least one post is a cone tubular with a diameter of a free end thereof larger than a diameter of a root thereof and the mating hole has a portion aligned with the free end which has a larger diameter than another portion thereof aligned with the root.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulating housing, a plurality of electric terminals disposed in the insulating housing and an insulating cover assembly. An upper side and a lower side of the rear end of the insulating housing define a first locating cavity and a second locating cavity, respectively. The insulating cover assembly includes an upper cover and a lower cover mated with each other. The upper cover has a first locating portion protruded downward from a portion thereof. The lower cover has a second locating portion protruded upward from a portion thereof. When the insulating cover assembly is rightly assembled with the insulating housing, the locating portions are received in the corresponding locating cavities. When the insulating cover assembly is falsely assembled with the insulating housing, the locating portions are interfered with the insulating housing to prevent the false assembly of the insulating cover assembly and the insulating housing.

Abstract: The present invention provides a retractable adapter for connecting a towed vehicle to a towing vehicle. The retractable adapter may include a lower housing, an upper housing and a retractable mechanism to store the wiring harness when not in use with the towed vehicle. The lower housing may be attached to the towing vehicle. The adapter may include a rotating disc assembly, a wire guide assembly and an electrical connector or wiring harness that may be coiled around the wire guide assembly. The adapter may also include a circuit tester with light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a backup alarm. In addition, the adapter may mate a seven-way blade connector to a four-flat connecter harness.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for a trailer wiring connector is described. The mounting bracket may attach the electrical connector to a cross bar of a towing vehicle. The mounting bracket may include an upper housing and a lower housing. The upper housing may include a mounting aperture and a plurality of slots. The lower housing may include a threaded aperture and a plurality of tabs. The tabs may be capable of engagement with the slots to secure the upper housing to the lower housing. The lower housing may also include a clamping fastener, such as a set screw, that may be capable of engagement with a threaded aperture, wherein the set screw may be capable of clamping engagement with the electrical connector. The mounting bracket may also include a cover capable of engagement with the electrical connector.

Abstract: A connector includes a first and second housing that are configured to be coupled together. The connector may include two circuit cards supported by card supports. Mating edges of the first and second housing are configured to be coupled together and may include one or more crushed ribs positioned in an elongated channel/elongated shoulder interface. The one or more crushed ribs may be configured so as to be spaced apart a distance that acts to improve the electrical shielding provided by the connector. The connector may be configured to be coupled to a cable.

Abstract: A waterproof connector for a flexible substrate includes: a flexible substrate which includes an insulating film with a conductive pattern formed thereon; a connection terminal joined to the conductive pattern at a terminal section of the flexible substrate; a housing which accommodates the connection terminal; a retainer which includes a vertically assembled pair of members, a forward end thereof holding the connecting section of the conductive pattern and the connection terminal and a rear end thereof surrounding the flexible substrate; a hot-melt adhesive provided on an inner circumference of the retainer at non-joint areas with the flexible substrate and provided on an outer circumference of the retainer so as to make the flexible substrate and the retainer adhere closely to each other; engaging member provided in the outer circumference of the retainer; and receiving member provided in the housing. The engaging member and the receiving member are engaged together to fix the retainer and the housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector for supplying electrical power from a fixed member to a movable member that moves with respect to the fixed member, the movable member bearing an electrical load. The electrical connector has a first connector part fixed to the fixed member and connected to a source of electrical power. A second connector part is fixed to the movable member and is connected to the electrical load. The first connector part and second connector part are movable into electrical engagement when the movable member is moved adjacent the fixed member. The first connector part has a first housing, a movable enclosure in the housing, having first external electrical contacts, and a movable carriage bearing second electrical contacts. The movable carriage has first magnets or magnet attractive components, the second contacts being movable with the carriage by a first magnetic force into electrical engagement with the first contacts.

Abstract: A cable assembly comprises an insulative housing defining a first receiving room extending rearwardly from a front surface of the insulative housing. A first electrical connector is received into the first receiving room. A first cable is electrically connected with the first electrical connector and extends rearwardly out of the insulative housing. And a retainer is received into the first receiving room and engaged with the insulative housing, the first electrical connector is held by the retainer.

Abstract: A device connector producing method includes a primary molding step of forming a primary molded body (20) formed with pilot holes (24), a terminal press-fitting step of press-fitting intermediate terminals (11) into the pilot holes (24) to form an intermediate product (40), and an insert molding step of setting the intermediate product (40) in a secondary molding die (50) and forming a device connector. The primary molded body (20) includes a resin inflow opening (21) that enables resin from a gate (52) to flow through the primary molded body (20) during secondary molding, and a supporting projection (23) to contact an inner surface of the secondary molding die (50). Thus, resin flow during secondary molding is good and the intermediate product (40) will not displace.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes at least two parts: a housing having a mating side (MS) and a rear side (RS) and a terminal module having a mating side and a rear side. One part includes a mounting structure and the other part includes a corresponding receiving structure for receiving the mounting structure of the other part. The mounting structure extends in a direction from the mating side to the rear side of the part and includes a cross-section perpendicular to that direction, which cross-section has an asymmetric profile.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (1) for an electrical contact (2) that comprises a frame part (3) and a casing (4) that is arranged to be detachably interconnected with the frame part (3) as well as a connecting part (34) for a cable and having a contact pin (6) or pin reception part, respectively, situated at mutually opposite portions (3A, 3B) of the frame part (3). The casing (4) has an opening (7) for surrounding receipt of a portion (3B) of the frame part (3) extending through the opening (7). Co-operating fastening members (8-10) are arranged to detachably interconnect the frame part (3) with the casing (4).

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a mating portion including a first cavity (13) and a second cavity (11) divided by a partition (17). The first cavity (13) is structurally different from the second cavity (11), the first cavity (13) being of an L shape including a vertical alignment part (15) positioned proximate to the partition (17), while the second cavity (11) has no vertical alignment slot, which is removed to make the insulative housing (10) to have a greatly-reduced lateral dimension thereof so as to mount the insulative housing (10) onto a limited space of a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A modular multi-component power distribution system is provided having a plurality of modular components which are configurable into a bus-bar based system, a flexible cable base system and a hybrid configuration wherein the bus-bar and flexible cable components are interconnected together. The components allow for configuration of the power distribution system into a variety of office systems including wall panel systems, desking or freestanding furniture systems and raised flooring systems either individually or in various combinations. The system components include a bus-bar-like power distribution assembly (PDA), branching connectors, flex connectors, which are useable to join power distribution assemblies together, and receptacles which are pluggable into either the power distribution assembly, the branching connectors or the flex connectors.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector with one or more latch receptacles, and a cover with one or more latches, in which the latch receptacles and latches are polarized so that a latch engages with a latch receptacle when the connector and the cover are aligned in a pre-determined orientation. In certain embodiments, the electrical connector has at least two latch receptacles, one of them being a first width and others being of a second, different width, and there are corresponding latches also of two different widths. In certain embodiments, the latches are in pairs, and for example, at least one pair of latches and receptacles of the same width will be on opposite sides of the cover. The pairs differ in width so that the cover is “polarized” to fit in only one orientation.

Abstract: An electrical connector module assembly is provided and includes first and second shells that mate together along an interface extending along a length of the shells. The first and second shells form a cavity therebetween that extends along the length of the shells. The cavity is configured to hold an electrical component therein, and the first shell has an interior surface. The module assembly also includes a shielding element that has a major body located along the interior surface of the first shell. The shielding element also includes a spring member that is coupled to the major body and located within the interface. The spring member is compressed between the first and second shells.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) includes a connector holder (2) including a low cover (21) engaging with an up cover (22) to define a hollow portion; a number of connectors (11, 12, 13, 14, 15) being received in the hollow portion of the connector holder; a metal shell (4) enclosing a receiving space to accommodate the connector holder (2) and at least one cable retainer (31) extending rearward from a back edge of the connector holder (2).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a cover, a connector housing received in the cover and including a mating port, and a connecting port, and an insulative cap, including a generally rectangular base section with a central opening for allowing said mating port to extend through, and a pair of locking barbs rearwardly from the base section. The cover includes a pair of ribs formed at inner thereof, and a pair of retaining slots between the ribs and corresponding lateral walls thereof, each retaining slot defining a hollow at a root region thereof, tips of the locking barbs are respectively retained within said hollows of retaining slots for holding the insulative cap and the cover together.

Abstract: A cable assembly includes a pair of cover halves which are mated with each other, and together define a receiving space, and a rib inwardly extending from inner surface of the cover halves, a cable with a stress relief integrally molded thereon, each cover half includes at least a hollow column extending toward the receiving space, and the stress relief includes a slot fitly engaged with the rib, and a securing head ahead of the annular slot, the securing head defines a through hole, a hollow column in one cover half extends through the through hole and engages with the other column of the other cover half by an exterior element.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an outer casing, an electrical connector module received and retained in the outer casing, at least one fastening device mounted in the outer casing, the fastening device comprising a manual handle, a rod partially received in the manual handle and defining a slot, and a C-ring surrounding and extending beyond the slot for forming a circumferential rib around the rod, and a retention board received in the outer casing, and spaced a predetermined distance from the C-ring originally. When the manual handle is turned by a user, the rod can be driven by the manual handle and move axially relative to the manual handle until the C-ring is barred by the retention board.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector unit comprising a first insulative housing and a first metal shielding covering the first housing, a second connector unit comprising a second insulative housing and a second metal shielding covering the second housing, a PCB respectively connect with the first and second connector units, and an insulative casing covering said first and second connector units and consisting of an upper cover and a lower cover engaged with each other. The casing forms a number of slices extending along the up-to-lower direction and a number of slots adapted for receiving said slices to joint the upper and lower covers together. Inner surfaces of the upper and lower covers are gilt with a thin layer, and the inner gilt surfaces of the upper and lower covers and the first and second metal shieldings define a shielded and generally close space to cover the first and second housings.

Abstract: A USB connector with orientation adjustment is disclosed. The USB connector comprises a top cover, a connector seat with a cable slot, a cable rotating seat, cable and a bottom cover.

Abstract: A housing for a thin active probe has two identical molded housing-halves that when assembled form a cavity that encloses the chassis upon which is carried the active circuitry of the probe. The parts exhibit complementary self-symmetry about a longitudinal axis, such that when one is rotated about that axis it performs the mating functions needed to interlock with another part representing its un-rotated self. Interlocking is accomplished by circular tabs and sockets that interfere and prevent the parts from separating once the tabs are in the sockets. The circular tabs are joined to the balance of the housing-half that carries them by a narrow neck and can be sprung over the other housing-half to return to their natural position and fit into a circular socket in that other housing-half.

Abstract: The multiple wire cable connector comprises an outer housing having at least one opening for a multiple wire cable to pass therethrough and at least one inner housing for arranging therein termination sockets of the wires of the multiple wire cable the inner housing comprising a front end for contacting a device to be electrically connected to the wires of the multiple wire cable, and a receiving end for receiving the wires of the multiple wire cable.

Abstract: A mobile terminal device includes a key side housing having operation buttons and a display side housing having a liquid crystal display module. The key side housing and the display side housing are coupled by a hinge device to be folded free. The key side housing consists of an upper case, a lower case and a printed circuit board. The upper and lower cases are engaged to each other to be opened or closed, and fastened to each other with screws 10 passing through the printed circuit board. The external connection terminal fixing structure of the mobile terminal device consists of external connection terminals which are fixed to the printed circuit board and charge terminals overlapped with the external connection terminals. The charge terminals are thick enough to bridge the gap between the external connection terminals and the upper case.

Abstract: A connector assembly configured to engage a motor connector having a plurality of contacts is described. The connector assembly includes a plurality of receptacle terminals and first and second housing portions each having channels formed therein for insertion of the receptacle. The channels include an end further including a slot formed therein where the channels are configured to engage respective sides of the receptacle terminals along their longitudinal axis. The slots define a rectangular opening for insertion of a respective tab terminal into each respective receptacle terminal. Each receptacle terminal includes a wire insulation engaging segment, a wire engaging segment, and a receptacle portion.

Abstract: An improved plug connector including a housing and a housing cover engaged to each other in a length direction i.e. axial direction of the plug. Since the engaging portion is not provided in the width direction of the plug, the dimension in the width direction of the plug connector can be reduced. The improved plug collector may include a plurality of grooves for fitting terminals formed in the axial direction of the housing, the terminals being covered by portion of the housing cover such that the plurality of grooves are closed at each end. As such, the resin used to overmold the housing/housing cover is prevented from flowing to the front end of the plug connector by way of the grooves. The improved plug connector may also include a shield case having a clamp portion that is made eccentric from the axis core of the shield case.

Abstract: A plug housing (5) includes a first housing part (10) and a second housing part (12) which rest at each other along a parting line (14), and a cable passage (9) for a cable (8) from an interior space of the plug housing (5) towards outside. The parting line (14) extends in the region of the cable passage (9). The plug housing further includes a sealing insert (34) arranged in the cable passage (9). The sealing insert (34) is provided with a slot (44) so that it can be slipped on a preassembled cable (8). The sealing insert (34) is also arranged such that the slot (44) has an offset with respect to the parting line (14).

Abstract: A cover (20) has opposed halves (21) with butting walls (28). An engaging projection (27) is formed in an accommodation concavity (30) rearward from an edge (29) of the butting wall (28). A portion between the engaging projection (27) and the edge (29A) on a bottom surface of the accommodation concavity (30) defines a temporary holding surface (32) which is contacted by a connection portion (26B) of a locking arm (26) on the opposed half (21). The temporary holding surface (32) stabilizes the posture of each half (21) before the locking arm (26) rides over the engaging projection (27). Thus, halves (21) do not incline and the connection operation is accomplished smoothly.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a first base, a second base and a positioning structure. The first base has a plurality of terminals, a connection portion, two extensions formed at two sides of the connection portion, and a chamber defined by the connection portion and the extensions, and each of the plurality of terminals has a horizontal pin to be connected to a printed circuit board. The second base has a plurality of terminals, the second base is positioned in the chamber of the first base, and each of the plurality of terminals has a horizontal pin to be connected to the printed circuit board. The positioning structure is formed on the first base and the second base to make the second base vertically movable and to horizontally restrict the second base in the chamber of the first base. The connection portion is higher than the second base.

Abstract: An electrical adapter (10) includes a serial advanced technology attachment (serial ATA) receptacle connector (20), a single connector attachment 2 (SCA2) plug connector (30), a printed circuit board (40) and a pair of covers (50). The serial ATA receptacle connector and the SCA2 plug connector are respectively electrically and mechanically connected to the printed circuit board. The printed circuit board performs the functions of signal transmission and conversion between the serial ATA receptacle connector and the SCA2 plug connector. The pair of covers are assembled to the subassembly of the serial ATA receptacle connector, the SCA2 plug connector and the printed circuit board, and finally combined with each other to fasten the electrical adapter. The electrical adapter interconnects the SCA2 interface with the serial ATA interface.

Abstract: The present invention provides a combined electrical connector comprising an upper and a lower covers that interlock with each other and define there-between multiple connector receiving cavities for multiple cable connectors received therein side by side for manipulation as a unit. The unit has a mating face wherein defines multiple openings and apertures beside the openings. The openings communicate with corresponding cavities. Each cable connector has a mating port at the front end and connects an electrical cable at the rear end. The mating port comes out from the corresponding opening, while the electrical cable comes out from the corresponding aperture. So the mating ports and the electrical cables are located in about the same orientation, which facilitates assembling the combined electrical connector with an electronic device and avoid inter-twisting the cables in the device.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided for terminating a plurality of electrical wires. A non-conductive connector housing mounts a plurality of signal terminals. A wire management module includes a non-conductive body mounting a plurality of ground terminals. The body positions a plurality of signal conductors and a plurality of ground conductors of the electrical wires, the ground conductors being terminated to the ground terminals. The ground terminals interengage with the connector housing to mount the wire management module to the housing with the signal wire conductors in position for termination to the signal terminals.

Abstract: Connector for forming an electrical connection between, on the one hand, a first subassembly (15) comprising at least two first electrically conducting elements and, on the other hand, a second subassembly (16) comprising at least two second electrically conducting elements, in which assembling means (60) act between the pressure area and the reaction area so as to clamp between them first and second bearing surfaces and in which the first subassembly (15) includes a casing (18) for positioning and flexible mounting of the first elements; the said casing carrying the pressure area and, opposite the pressure area, including an orifice (71) for allowing movement of the first bearing surfaces.

Abstract: A high frequency electrical connector that includes an insulation body with contact terminals, a lead wire connected to the contact terminals and a casing enclosing the insulation body and the lead wire. The insulation body at a position close to the contact terminals has a fixing end and the casing is composed of a first lid and a second lid with each of the first and the second lids having an extension part. The extension part can engage with a plastic outer mold and each of the first and the second lids at two opposite lateral sides has an engaging end respectively for engaging with the fixing end. Clearances are formed between the contact terminals without an obstruction therebetween such that the electrical connector can possess excellent property with high frequency.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided comprising a conductive upper shell having a top, sides, a front face and a back wall. A conductive lower shell is provided having sides, a bottom, a front face and a rear wall. The sides of the lower shell include recesses formed in edges thereof. Flanges are provided on the sides of the upper shell. The flanges have tabs extending downward therefrom. The tabs are received in the recesses in the edges of the sides of the lower shell when the upper and lower shells are joined. The recesses hold the flanges against the sides of the upper shell. A connector assembly is provided comprising an upper shell having a top, sides, a front face and a back wall. A lower shell has sides, a bottom, a front face and a back wall, wherein the front face of one of the upper and lower shells includes a pin and the front face of another of the upper and lower shells includes a cross member.

Abstract: A method of making a switch-equipped coaxial connector comprises the steps of stamping a pair of switching members from a metal sheet, bending the stamped switching members to complete the switching members, press-fitting the switching members into separate housing sections, assembling the housing sections so as to connect the switching members, and providing an outer conductor over said housing sections.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting electrical wires to an electrical apparatus (1) consists of a receiving socket (10), a contact carrier (14) arranged in the receiving socket, insulation piercing contacts (18) which are held in the contact carrier (14), and arresting means (28, 30; 32, 34) by means of which the contact carrier (14) is held in the receiving socket (10).

Abstract: A waterproof structure is achieved by inserting a covered electric wire 40 obtained by covering an outer periphery of a conductor portion 41 with a cover portion 42 made of a resin into an electric wire inserting hole 28 of a connector main body 21 inserted to a terminal receiving chamber 24 in a state of being connected to a terminal received in a terminal receiving chamber 24 of the connector main body 21 and welding the cover portion 42 and the electric wire inserting hole 28 in accordance with a ultrasonic oscillation and a pressurization from an outer side. The connector main body 21 has a weld depth setting portion 47 for setting a weld depth, whereby an excessive welding is prevented.

Abstract: A fanout connector assembly is provided for fiber optic cables each including a plurality of optical fibers. The assembly includes at least two fanout connectors each having a housing with a passage for receiving a fiber optic cable along an axis. A fanout member in the housing spreads the individual optical fibers of the cable transversely of the axis. Complementary interengaging stacking members on the housings of the two connectors align and hold the connectors in stacked relationship with one connector on top of the other connector. An individual connector includes a base housing and a cover with complementary interengaging strain relief members and complementary interengaging latch members therebetween. The strain relief members and the latch members are respectively interengaged automatically in response to mounting the cover on the base housing, but the strain relief members are at least partially interengaged prior to interengagement of the latch members.