Abstract: An electric wire with a terminal includes: an electric wire having a core wire, and a cover; a crimp terminal having a core wire crimping portion which is crimped to the core wire, a cover crimping portion which is crimped to the cover, and a connecting portion which extends from the core crimping portion to the cover crimping portion; and a resin which integrally covers the core wire and the crimp terminal. The core wire has an intermediate portion which extends between the core crimping portion and the cover crimping portion. The connecting portion has a bottom wall portion and a pair of side wall portions which extend in a height direction of the crimp terminal from end portions of the bottom wall portion in a width direction.

Abstract: According to an embodiment of the present disclosure, an electronic device comprise a housing including a mounting hole in which a battery module is mounted and a printed circuit board disposed adjacent to the mounting hole and electrically connected with the battery module, wherein the battery module include a battery cell having a connector projecting in a first direction, a terminal circuit including at least one connecting terminal electrically connected with the connector, a supporting case disposed at a side of the battery cell, seating the terminal circuit therein, and having an opening to expose at least part of the connecting terminal of the terminal circuit, and at least one upper film unit disposed facing a surface of the supporting case to protect the battery cell or the terminal circuit. According to the present disclosure, an electronic device including a battery module eliminates the need for an FPCB, leading to cost savings and simplified assembly.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a semiconductor layer of silicon carbide including a plurality of layers disposed on a main surface side; an electrode layer that is one of the plurality of layers, wherein the electrode layer has an electrode connecting surface to which a conductive connecting member is connected, and the electrode layer is composed mainly of silver; and a first metal layer that is a layer, different from the electrode layer, among the plurality of layers, wherein the first metal layer has a first bonding surface bonded onto the electrode layer such that the electrode connecting surface is exposed to an outside, and a second bonding surface electrically connected to the semiconductor layer, and the first metal layer is composed mainly of titanium carbide.

Abstract: A method for cleaning electrical contacts of an electrical switching device includes displacing a first electrical contact element and a second electrical contact element of an electrical contact relative to each other so that the first electrical contact element and the second electrical contact element are in a closed position; and when the first and second electrical contact elements are in the closed position applying a waveform on the electrical contact so that the first contact element and the second contact element are excited to undergo a mechanical vibration relative to each other.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions comprising at least one layer or at least two layers, each layer comprising a substantially two-dimensional array of crystal cells, having first and second surfaces, each crystal cell having the empirical formula of Mn+1Xn, where M, X, and n are described in the specification, and devices incorporating these compositions.

Abstract: Described herein are systems, devices, and methods for providing a metallized film electrode having a metallized film and an electrical connector. The metallized film has a base layer and a metal coating disposed on a bottom surface of the base layer. The metallized film has at least one metal-coated area and may be formed into various shapes for application of therapeutic electrical stimulation to a patient's tissue. The connector provides electrical communication to the first metal-coated area.

Abstract: A crimp terminal includes a crimp portion formed in a tubular shape with an electrically conductive the substrate and configured to crimp join with an electric wire, and a sealing portion formed at one end of the crimp portion and seals against an electric wire to be crimp joined to the crimp portion. At the sealing portion, the substrate is bent and lapped and continuously joined from one end portion to another end portion of this overlapped portion. One end of a joining trajectory is at a position that is deviated on a side opposite of the crimp portion with respect to the sealing portion.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods of transferring urea from an aqueous solution comprising urea to a MXene composition, the method comprising contacting the aqueous solution comprising urea with the MXene composition for a time sufficient to form an intercalated MXene composition comprising urea.

Abstract: A connector that can adjust a force for inserting a terminal includes a base and a spring. The spring has a bend portion bent from the edge of the base and an abutment portion continued from the bend portion. The spring extends along the base and is sandwiched between the base and the abutment portion. A terminal is inserted toward the bend portion from an opening located on an opposite side of the bend portion and formed between the base and the abutment portion.

Abstract: An electrical storage module includes: a plurality of electrical storage units; electrical storage unit connecting conductors electrically connecting the plurality of electrical storage units; and a voltage detection line unit electrically connected to the plurality of electrical storage units for detecting a voltage of each of the plurality of the electrical storage units, wherein: the voltage detection line unit is unitized with the electrical storage unit connecting conductors, includes voltage detection lines for each detecting the voltage of one of the plurality of the electrical storage units, and is configured such that, when the electrical storage unit connecting conductors are mechanically connected to the plurality of electrical storage units, the voltage detection lines are electrically connected to the electrical storage units.

Abstract: An electrical connector, an insert for an electrical connector, and an electrical assembly are disclosed. The electrical connector includes a conductive housing and a conductive insert positioned within the conductive housing. The conductive housing includes a configuration for receiving a conductor and being in electrical communication with the conductor through the insert.

Abstract: A battery pack comprising: at least one battery including at least one electrode and at least one terminal in electrical connection with the electrode; a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising at least one layer having an electrical circuit in electrical connection with the at least one battery, the PCB including at least one PCB interconnect for electrical connection with the at least one battery; and at least one battery-pack interconnect in electrical connection with the at least one PCB interconnect and the at least one terminal of the battery. The PCB interconnect comprises a PCB-interconnect aperture formed therein and having an electrically conductive inner surface structured to receive the battery-pack interconnect for direct electrical connection between the two.

Abstract: A communication module including a circuit board having leading and trailing ends and a module axis extending therebetween. The communication module also includes a support wall that is coupled to the circuit board proximate to the leading end. The support wall extends transverse to the module axis and has a wall opening. The communication module also includes an electrical connector that is held by the support wall within the wall opening and has a mating face. The communication module also includes a board interconnect coupled to the circuit board. The communication module also includes a flex cable assembly that is coupled at one end to the array of electrical contacts and at an opposite end to the board interconnect. The electrical connector is permitted to float within the wall opening relative to the support wall.

Abstract: A disclosed header connectable to a receptacle includes a first contact including a pair of first plate portions, which are electrically conductive and are separated by an interval, and a plate-like conductive member which is conductive and is accommodated between the pair of first plate portions.

Abstract: A ground power connector comprising: a plug body comprising a cavity, wherein the cavity comprises an inside dimension; a female socket positioned within the cavity, wherein the female socket comprises an outside dimension, wherein the outside dimension of the female socket is smaller than the inside dimension of the cavity; and a support of the female socket in the cavity, wherein the support allows the female socket to change positions within the cavity. A method of manufacturing a ground power connector having a female socket, the method comprising: providing an internal block comprising a cavity; inserting at least a portion of a female socket into the cavity of the internal block; sealing the cavity of the internal block; and molding a rubber plug body onto an exterior of the internal block so that the plug body flexibly supports the female socket in the cavity.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical 90° power terminal, comprising an elongated wire connection member, and a terminal element. The wire connection member is provided with a wire fastening portion and a fastening portion for the terminal element comprising a circular opening, and the terminal element has an essentially cylindrical shape and comprises a terminal end and a connecting end adapted to be received in the circular opening of the fastening portion. When connected with each other, the terminal element and the elongated wire connection member are arranged essentially perpendicular to each other.

Abstract: Provided are novel interconnecting strips for electrically connecting building integrable photovoltaic (BIPV) modules in a photovoltaic array. An interconnecting strip can be provided between a building structure and the BIPV modules, with electrical connections established by lowering the modules onto the strip previously positioned on the structure. The strip can includes two or more terminal groups aligned with different rows of BIPV modules. Each terminal group includes two or more connector terminals for connecting to the modules in that row. The interconnecting strip also includes leads extending between terminal groups and connecting connector terminals of different groups. In certain embodiments, terminal groups are offset with respect to adjacent groups to align with BIPV modules that are similarly offset to provide a moisture barrier. The interconnecting strip may be reconfigured in the field to provide different electrical connection schemes among BIPV modules.

Abstract: An electrical conduit ground device is provided for electrically and environmentally shielding an electric cable. The device includes a conduit having a receiving end through which the cable passes axially; an internal seal that inserts into the receiving end; a gland boss that inserts into the receiving end; an external seal that inserts into the boss and extends axially outward from the receiving end; and a grounding assembly disposed between the internal and external seals. The assembly includes an adapter for providing electrical grounding contact between the cable and the swage tube; a space-retainer for structurally supporting the adapter; and a washer for axially separating the internal and external seals. The adapter is provided for electrically connecting an interior surface of a conduit and an external surface of a cable.

Abstract: A compact proximity sensor for use in a portable computing device is described. In particular various embodiments of a proximity sensor which fits in an extremely small portion of a cellular phone, and accurately determine the presence of a user's head in close proximity to a surface of the cellular phone. In particular, a high yield assembly process for installing the compact proximity sensor is described.

Abstract: A connector includes a first connector and a second connector configured to engage with the first connector to establish electrical connection, wherein the first connector includes a first contact terminal, and the second connector includes: a second contact terminal configured to come in contact with the first contact terminal; a switch part connected to the second contact terminal and including a fixed part and a movable part; and a movable member capable of pushing the movable part toward the fixed part, wherein the movable member is pushed by the first connector when the first connector engages with the second connector, and the movable member pushes the movable part toward the fixed part to bring the movable part in contact with the fixed part.

Abstract: An electrical grounding device includes a first and a second collar member, each having inner and outer wall surfaces, a flange projecting from the inner wall surface, and a shoulder projection extending radially from the outer wall surface. Further, the device includes a thickened wall region including an aperture passing transversely therethrough, wherein the thickened wall region is disposed in the outer wall surface of at least one of the first and second collar members. A fastener is operably associated with the shoulder projections of the first and second collar members to removably couple the shoulder projections together. Such coupling configures the inner wall surfaces to define an opening disposed through the electrical grounding device.

Abstract: A power adapter device is to be applied to an electronic device, and includes a power adapter and a carrying pad. The power adapter includes a power adapter body, which has a pad-connecting end and a pad-storing end opposite to said pad-connecting end. The carrying pad has a free end, and an adapter-connecting end opposite to the free end and connected to the pad-connecting end. The carrying pad is switchable with respect to the power adapter body between an unfolded state, where the carrying pad is unfolded at one side of the power adapter body with the free end remote from the power adapter body, and a stored state, where the carrying pad is folded toward the power adapter body with the free end being close to the pad-storing end.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device (50) and a method for short-circuiting a specified electrolysis in a row of electrolysis cells intended for the production of aluminum. This device includes a bridging member (60) including at least two opposite contact arms and at least one bridging conductor electrically that electrically connects the contact arms. The contact arms are shaped like a wedge. The device further includes a clasping member (70) including a frame and a least two opposite thrust members. The clasping member (70) is fit to embrace the bridging member (60) so that each thrust member bears on each contact arm and so that, upon moving the contact arms with respect to the clasping member, each thrust member urges the corresponding contact arm towards the conductors (201, 202) inserted between the contact arms, so as to create and secure a short-circuit. The invention makes it possible to short-circuit electrolysis cells with increased amperages.

Abstract: An earphone jack (100) for a portable electronic device includes a detecting module (20) and a jack module (30). The detecting module is configured for detecting if a plug of an earphone has been connected to the earphone jack. The jack module is connected to the detecting module, and includes a connecting hole (32) configured for receiving the plug defined therein, two earphone connectors (333, 334) configured for connecting the plug, a contacting member (35) connected to the detecting module, and a movable member (331) separately connected to the contacting member. Therefore, the detecting module can detect the plug connected to the earphone jack without causing any instantaneous current in the jack module and the plug.

Abstract: A battery pack comprising: at least one battery including at least one electrode and at least one terminal in electrical connection with the electrode; a printed circuit board (PCB) comprising at least one layer having an electrical circuit in electrical connection with the at least one battery, the PCB including at least one PCB interconnect for electrical connection with the at least one battery; and at least one battery-pack interconnect in electrical connection with the at least one PCB interconnect and the at least one terminal of the battery. The PCB interconnect comprises a PCB-interconnect aperture formed therein and having an electrically conductive inner surface structured to receive the battery-pack interconnect for direct electrical connection between the two.

Abstract: A power contact includes a base, a mating conductor including a mating portion electrically mating with a mating power contact and an opposite mounting portion, and a fixing member for fixing the mating conductor and the base together. The base defines a mounting hole extending along a first direction and a fixing hole in communication with the mounting hole and extending along a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The mounting portion is inserted into the mounting hole, and defines an opening hole extending along the second direction. The fixing member is inserted into the opening hole and the fixing hole to fix the mating conductor and the base together.

Abstract: A thermostat and related methods is provided for controlling an HVAC system. The thermostat includes wiring terminals adapted and configured to make an electrical connection with an HVAC system wires such as common, heating and cooling control and return wires. The making of the connection with a common wire actuates switching open a loop of an electrical circuit used for power harvesting. According to some embodiments, the wiring terminal includes actuation of a moveable part of the terminal so as to accommodate the common wire that in turn actuates the switching open the power harvesting loop. More than one other loop can be switched. According to some embodiments, the wiring terminal can be used to automatically connect and/or disconnect Rc and Rh circuits when one or both Rc and Rh wires are present. According to some embodiments, the wiring terminal can be used for electronically sensing the presence of the HVAC system wire.

Abstract: An electrical connector for a threaded stud may include: a connector body having a first end with a recessed portion and an anti-rotation wall extending upwardly from the recessed portion; a connector element configured to electrically connect and secure the threaded stud thereto; and a fastener configured to secure said connector element to the connector body. The connector element is selectively attached to the connector body in either a right-hand configuration, in which the threaded stud is secured on a right side of the connector body, or a left-hand configuration, in which the threaded stud is secured on a left side of the connector body. The anti-rotation wall engages a side wall of the connector element to prevent the connector element from rotating about the fastener relative to the connector body.

Abstract: A patient worn medical monitoring device (10) includes a multi-channel electrical connector (18) for connecting a lead set (22) to a monitoring unit (16) is able to wirelessly transmit a patient's physiological data over a telemetric link to a receiver unit for remote monitoring purposes. The multi-channel electrical connector includes first and second connector elements (40,42) disposed on either one of the monitoring unit or lead set. The first connector element includes a plurality of rigid pins (44) disposed between a plurality of ribs (50). The second connector element includes a compressible substrate carrying flexible electrically conductive pads (46) that flex independently of one another. The connector elements to are configured to such that the pins of the first connector element electrically engage the flexible electrically conductive pads of the second connector element.

Abstract: A grounding clamp positioned on a coaxial cable at a location other than an end of the coaxial cable, wherein the grounding clamp includes an outer shell formed by the unity of a first split shell portion and a second split shell portion, the outer shell having a radial relationship with an elastomeric sleeve, the elastomeric sleeve being radially disposed over a conductive bonding contact, the conductive bonding contact being radially disposed over an outer conductive portion of the coaxial cable, wherein axial compression of a first split driver and a second split driver against the ends of the grounding clamp facilitates electrical contact between the outer shell and the conductive bonding contact and between the conductive bonding contact and the outer conductive portion of the coaxial cable. Furthermore, an associated method for maintaining ground continuity is also provided.

Abstract: A cage terminal is disclosed for an electric device, the cage terminal, in at least one embodiment, being detachably connected to the electric device and pressing a wire detachably onto a connecting tab of the electric device. In at least one embodiment, it does not need to develop different products of electric device with the same body but different wired terminals, and it is convenient for the electric device to change different terminals, thus reducing the development, production and use costs of the electric device and facilitating the operation thereof.

Abstract: A conductor strip connection device for a junction box of a solar module is disclosed and comprises a contact member and a press-fitting member. The contact member has a contact segment for connecting to a conductor strip and having at least one first engaging element. The press-fitting member has a suppressing part and at least one second engaging element, wherein the suppressing part is configured to cooperate with the contact segment of the contact member for securing the conductor strip, and the second engaging element is configured to engage with the first engaging element of the contact member for assembling the press-fitting member with the contact member.

Abstract: A connector (500) for operably coupling a medical lead to an implantable medical device includes first and second pivotably coupled elongate members (510, 520). Each of the first and second elongate members has (i) a proximal end portion (512, 522), and (ii) a distal end portion (514, 524) for engaging the lead. The lead has a proximal end portion having a shoulder. The first and second elongate members are pivotably coupled such that the distal end portions of the first and second elongate members are moveable to allow insertion of the lead proximally past the distal end portions of the elongate members and to allow the distal end portions to engage the lead distal the shoulder.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly may include a connector body having a conductor receiving end, a connector end, a linking assembly connecting the conductor receiving end to the connector end, and a visible open port positioned in the connector body for viewing at least a portion of the linking assembly. The linking assembly may include a rearward conductive end conductively coupled to the conductor receiving end, a flexible conductor conductively coupled to the connector end, and a linking pin coupled to the flexible conductor and movable between a first position and a second position. The first position maintains the conductor receiving end electrically isolated from the connector end, and the second position conductively couples the conductor receiving end to the connector end.

Abstract: A connector includes a surface mount contact and housing. The surface mount contact has a cylindrical portion, a lance, and a pair of surface mount soldering portions. The cylindrical portion has a cylindrical shape into which a wire core of an electrical wire is inserted. The lance is positioned in an intermediate portion of the cylindrical portion along an axial direction thereof and secures the wire core when the electrical wire is inserted. The pair of surface mount soldering portions project from the cylindrical portion. Each of the pair of surface mount soldering portions extend from an end of the cylindrical portion in a direction orthogonal to the axial direction.

Abstract: There is provided a device for electrically conductive contacting of a pipe having a band shaped metallic clamp (2) with two end parts (6, 7), wherein the clamp is equipped with parts of a closing device (11, 13, 14) at both end parts. The device has a separator (4) made from electrically conductive material, wherein the separator is deformable under pressure and wherein the separator is attached to the inner surface of the clamp. The device further comprises insulating material (3), wherein the clamp is embedded in the insulating material leaving free the inner surface required for making contact with the pipe. Furthermore, the embedded material leaves free both end parts of the clamp enabling a direct contact between both end parts in an assembly position of the device around the pipe.

Abstract: An electrical contact assembly electrical contact assembly comprises upper contact having a lower mating end at a lower end thereof, a lower contact having a base portion and a pair of mating beams extending vertically from the base portion for a length respectively and for engaging with the lower mating end of the upper contact, and a spring located between the upper contact and the lower contact. A channel is defined between the mating beams and providing a space to allow movement of the lower mating end. The pair of mating end has unequal lengths for providing unequal torque on the lower mating end, thus ensuring reliable electrical connection between the upper contact and lower contact even under worse circumstance.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a main conductive member and a tap conductive member separately fabricated from one another. Each of the main and tap conductive members including at least one conductor receiving channel, wherein the main and tap conductive members together include at least three channels configured to receive conductors therein and extending along three different channel axes. The channel(s) of the main conductive member is configured to receive a main power line conductor, and the channel(s) of the tap conductive member is configured to receive a tap power line conductor.

Abstract: A multiple plug connector for a printed circuit board having a mounting part and at least two contact parts which each have a plug part for plug-connection to a complementary plug part of a plug connector, wherein an opening is formed for each contact part and each contact part passes through one of the openings by way of the plug part and is mechanically fixed to the mounting part. Each contact part has, on a side facing the printed circuit board, at least one contact element for electrical contact with a conductor of the printed circuit board. The mounting part has at least one first contact for electrical contact to at least one contact element of a contact part, and at least a second contact electrically connected to at least one first contact device for electrical contact with a conductor on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A conductive plate connects the electrode terminals between batteries of a battery pack and prevents a change in thickness of the battery pack due to swelling of a battery during charging by forming an expansion unit in a conductive plate electrically connecting batteries of the battery pack in which at least two batteries are stacked.

Abstract: A conductive plate connects the electrode terminals between batteries of a battery pack and prevents a change in thickness of the battery pack due to swelling of a battery during charging by forming an expansion unit in a conductive plate electrically connecting batteries of the battery pack in which at least two batteries are stacked.

Abstract: Floating clamp sockets useful in electronic interconnection applications are disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a device for electrically conductive contacting of a pipe having a band shaped metallic clamp (2) with two end parts (6, 7), wherein the clamp is equipped with parts of a closing device (11, 13, 14) at both end parts. The device has a separator (4) made from electrically conductive material, wherein the separator is deformable under pressure and wherein the separator is attached to the inner surface of the clamp. The device further comprises insulating material (3), wherein the clamp is embedded in the insulating material leaving free the inner surface required for making contact with the pipe. Furthermore, the embedded material leaves free both end parts of the clamp enabling a direct contact between both end parts in an assembly position of the device around the pipe.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to wining terminations. Wiring terminations cad be used in any suitable device such as a wiring device. The wiring termination is configured to selectively receive a distal end of a wire therein. The wire termination mechanism includes at least a first position for receiving the distal end of the wire, and a second position for terminating the distal end of the wire against the respective electrical contact upon an actuation thereof from the first position to the second position.

Abstract: A clamp may include two clamping members that are pivotally connected at one end.

Abstract: A contact has a coupling portion formed of a material which can be bent and unbent. The contact has a spring portion adapted to be connected to a first connection object and a connecting portion adapted to be connected to a second connection object. The spring portion and the connecting portion extend from the coupling portion. The coupling portion is bent into a shape surrounding an axis and maintained in the shape. An electrical connector may be formed by holding the contact in a housing.

Abstract: A busbar assembly for electrically coupling first and second busbars to first and second contacts, respectively, on a power module is provided. The assembly comprises a first terminal integrally formed with the first busbar, a second terminal integrally formed with the second busbar and overlapping the first terminal, a first bridge electrode having a first tab electrically coupled to the first terminal and overlapping the first and second terminals, and a second tab electrically coupled to the first contact, a second bridge electrode having a third tab electrically coupled to the second terminal, and overlapping the first and second terminals and the first tab, and a fourth tab electrically coupled to the second contact, and a fastener configured to couple the first tab to the first terminal, and the third tab to the second terminal.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection between two parts, one of which is a wire and the second is a sleeve, wherein the wire has a diameter DR, and wherein the sleeve has, at least sectionally, an inner diameter ID, and wherein DR is smaller than ID. The end of the wire leads into the hollow body, wherein the end of the wire has a means for securing a connection to the hollow body.

Abstract: A terminal fitting (20A) to (20D, 110, 220, 320) is provided with a connecting portion (21, 121, 211, 311) to be connected with a mating terminal, a wire barrel (27, 126, 232, 312) to be crimped into connection with an end portion of a conductor (11, 111, 222, 322) exposed by removing an insulation coating (12, 112, 223, 323) of a wire (10, 110, 220, 320) in which the conductor (11, 111, 222, 322) made up of twisted strands is covered by the insulation coating (12, 112, 223, 323), and a restriction (30, 32, 35, 133, 218, 318) capable of restricting the widening of a leading end side of the conductor (11, 111, 222, 322) by projecting from a wire barrel (27, 126, 232, 312) side toward the connecting portion (21, 121, 211, 311).

Abstract: An electrical contact for use with electronic devices is provided. This electrical contact includes a mating portion; a wire retaining portion; and body portion formed integrally with the wire retaining portion. The body portion further includes a central axis running lengthwise therethrough and at least one outwardly biased retention member, wherein the retention member is formed from the same material as the body portion and is integral therewith, and wherein the angle of deflection of the retention member is substantially perpendicular to the central axis of the body.