Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connection section adapted to connect to a first electrical conductor; and a second connection section adapted to connect to a second electrical conductor. The first and second connection sections include a first member, a second member and a compression member for compressing the second member towards the first member. The second member is pivotably connected to the first member at a rotating pivot which is spaced from the compression member and the second connection section.

Abstract: An electrical connector contact adapted for connecting a chip to a circuit board comprises a first terminal, a second terminal electrically connecting with the first terminal and a spring. The first terminal is defined with a first abutting portion and a contact beam extending from one end of the abutting portion. The second terminal is defined with a second abutting portion and a elastic beam extending from one end of the second abutting portion. The spring is set between the first and second abutting portion with the two ends thereof separately abutting against the first abutting portion and second abutting portion. Along the contact beam there forms a retain slot, the elastic beam mating with and retain in the retain slot. A good electrical performance can be achieved according to the structure of the invention and the contact is convenient for assembling and changing.

Abstract: An arrangement for contact-connecting at least one electronic component mounted in a housing with connection wires to a cooling surface and a spring element that can be fixed in the housing and has at least one spring arm which presses the component against the cooling surface in a contact-pressure position of the spring element is presented. The arrangement is characterized in that the spring element can be inserted into the housing without touching the component, and the housing is provided with retaining means for the spring element adapted in a manner so that no shear forces are produced in the longitudinal direction of the connection wires when the spring element is mounted.

Abstract: A squeeze pin and a secondary battery using the same improve the coupling intensity of an electrode tab and a lead terminal, prevent damage of a protection circuit module, and reduce the cost. The secondary battery includes an outer case; an electrode assembly accommodated in the outer case and including a positive electrode plate connected to a positive electrode tab, a negative electrode plate connected to a negative electrode tab, and a separator; a protective circuit board including first and second connection terminals; and a first lead terminal connecting the positive electrode tab to the first connection terminal and a second lead terminal connecting the negative electrode tab to the second connection terminal, wherein at least one of the first lead terminal and the positive electrode tab, or the second lead terminal and the negative electrode tab are physically electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: According to a preferred embodiment, a terminal for electrical leads comprises a housing, a guide, a current bar, a leaf spring and a moveable operator. The guide is supported by the housing and comprises guide surfaces that connect with at least one surface of the current bar. The leaf spring comprises at least one limb with an offset for clamping a cable to the current bar. Additionally, the terminal comprises a moveable operator dimensioned and configured to allow the release of a cable from contact with the current bar.

Abstract: A power connector for mating with a bus bar includes a conductive support structure defining at least a first slot, an electrical contact positioned within the first slot, and a biasing pin positioned within the first slot and engaging the electrical contact. The biasing pin biases at least a first portion of the electrical contact against the conductive support structure to maintain electrical conductivity between the conductive support structure and the electrical contact. At least a second portion of the electrical contact engages a bus bar when the bus bar is received in the first slot.

Abstract: A wire connecting device is adapted for connecting a plurality of wires, and includes a base seat having at least one mounting portion, a cover body coupled to the base seat and covering the mounting portion, a conducting unit, and a resilient pusher unit. The conducting unit is disposed between the base seat and the cover body, and includes at least one conductive plate that is mounted on the at least one mounting portion and that has a first through hole and at least one second through hole. Each of the first and second through holes is adapted for extension of an exposed conductor of a respective one of the wires into the corresponding first or second recess in the base seat. The resilient pusher unit is provided between the cover body and the conducting unit, and cooperates with the conducting unit to clamp the wires therebetween.

Abstract: A leaf spring contact (1) for an electrical conductor terminal is described which is formed in one piece from one piece of metal sheeting and has at least one end a solder lug (15, 19) formed integrally from the metal sheeting, and a leaf spring blade (10), wherein the solder lug (15, 19) changes into a spring area (2) having a greater width than the width of the solder lug (15, 19) and in the spring area (2), the leaf spring blade (10) of the metal sheeting is exposed in such a manner that the metal sheeting strips adjacent to the leaf spring blade (10) form a support frame for the leaf spring blade (10) which has two longitudinal frame carriers (11) extending spaced apart from one another in parallel with one another, and a frame cross part which is joined in one piece with the blade heel of the leaf spring blade (10), and wherein the leaf spring blade (10) is bent out of the plane of the surface extent of the support frame.

Abstract: Embodiments of reinforced resilient elements and methods for fabricating same are provided herein. In one embodiment, a reinforced resilient element includes a resilient element configured to electrically probe a device to be tested, the resilient element having a first end and an opposing second end; and a reinforcement member having a first end affixed to the resilient element at the first end thereof or at a point disposed between the first and the second ends of the resilient element, an opposing second end disposed in a direction towards the second end of the resilient member, and a resilient portion disposed between the first and second ends, wherein the resilient portion is not affixed to the resilient member.

Abstract: A jack assembly having a body, a first conductor extending longitudinally through the body between a first jack at the first end of the body and a second jack at the second end of the body, a second conductor extending longitudinally through the body between a third jack at the first end of the body and a fourth jack at the second end of the body, and a spring assembly coupled to the body. The spring assembly includes first and second conductive arms extending from a non-conductive coupling device. Each arm includes a distal end having a bifurcated dual-beam configuration. Each arm is biased outwardly from the non-conductive coupling device so as to contact a respective one of the conductors. Each arm has a first position in electrical communication with the respective conductor and being movable to a second position electrically isolated from the respective conductor.

Abstract: An electronic circuit fabrication system in which an electronic connector and board is included. Using this electronic connector and board, the electronic circuit is fabricated without soldering. An electronic connector made of a thin metal sheet, which has multiple holes for the wire insertion of electronic parts that have a bent part to insert into the hole of a plastic board, is included. Along the bent part, there are prominent parts to fix the connector in the hole in the plastic board. The board for the insertion of an electronic connector, which has multiple holes with an extruded part in each hole on which to fix the electronic connector, is included.

Abstract: An instrument (20) has a well (28a-b) for receiving a dry cell (75), an opening (78) through which a first connector (74) is exposed to the well (28a-b), and a boss (76) adjacent the opening (78). The boss (76) precludes the wrong terminal of the dry cell (75) from engaging the first connector (74) when the dry cell (75) is inserted into the well (28a-b) in incorrect orientation. A second connector (80) includes a base (81), a first leg (82) resiliently connected to and extending away from the base portion, a second leg (84) resiliently connected to and extending away from the first leg (82), and a third leg (86) resiliently connected to and extending away from the second leg (84) and toward the first leg (82). A display (42) for the instrument (20) has a lens (90) having a substantially transparent substrate with a polyurethane coating. The instrument housing has first and second portions.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment of the present invention discloses a method for forming a storage capacitor for a memory device, by the steps of: forming a bottom electrode of the storage capacitor over a BoroPhosphoSilicate Glass (BPSG) layer; forming a storage capacitor dielectric layer over the bottom electrode, the storage capacitor dielectric layer consisting of a nitride layer that is 50Å or less in thickness; exposing the nitride dielectric layer to heat during a first stage rapid thermal oxidation step at a first temperature range that is equal to or greater than a reflow temperature required to reflow the BPSG layer; exposing the nitride dielectric layer to wet oxidation during a second stage rapid thermal oxidation step, the second stage rapid thermal oxidation step is performed at a second temperature ranging from 810° C. to 1040° C.

Abstract: An electrical connection device for a male electrical contact member includes a body with a passage able to contain at one end a conductor bent to form a loop and to receive a clamp for retaining and fixing the loop. The clamp presses on an elastic pusher which presses a male member inserted into the passage against the loop.

Abstract: An electrical connection device for a male electrical contact member includes a body with a passage able to contain at one end a conductor bent to form a loop and to receive a clamp for retaining and fixing the loop. The clamp presses on an elastic pusher which presses a male member inserted into the passage against the loop.

Abstract: An electrical splice connector comprising a frame, at least one set of cooperating wedge members movably mounted to the frame, and a first spring connected between a first one of the wedge members and the frame. The wedge members have opposing sides adapted to contact opposite sides of an electrical conductor. The spring extends at least partially along a length of the first wedge member.

Abstract: An electrical connection device including a body in the form of a cage having a bearing plate for a bared conductor. The bearing plate has a projection on its inside face and a retaining rim. A curved elastic wall opposite the bearing plate has its convex side facing toward the interior of the cage. In use, a conductor is bent into a U-shape with two branches and a loop, the loop is inserted between the projection and the rim, and the branches then bear against internal lateral walls adjacent the bearing plate.

Abstract: An electrical connector of the present invention comprises an insulative housing, a plurality of grounding contacts and a plurality of shells. Each contact comprises an engaging portion forming an S-shaped spring arm punched out of a plane thereof and bent backward and extending in a longitudinal direction. The spring arm of the contact resiliently interferingly fits with a distal end of a retention tab of the shell, in such manner that the grounding contacts can easily connect with shells to produce effective shielding.

Abstract: A new art form of neon lights in forming functional shapes, letters and numbers of a single plane suitable to being mounted with the use of clips which also supply electricity to light the tubes of neon letters when the clips are secured to two metal rods inserted in vertical plastic hangers and hung, such as in a window and end pieces which have the electrical connections built in, are applied at both the rods at either end and a transformer lead is connected to provide its DC power.

Abstract: A terminal connection device having an elastic cage 10 with a clamping aperture 13 for a cable C, a conducting component 20 which is provided to carry the cage. An insulating block D linked to the elastic cage carries, on the one hand an arm 31 for opening the cage and on the other hand a conducting connection arm 32, the arms being fitted in such a way that when the block is at the side of the cage, the opening arm 31 bends the loop to allow the connection arm to be introduced into the clamping aperture and to remain pressed against the conducting component.

Abstract: A clamp contact device for providing mechanical and electrical attachment for cables, wires, and electrical conductors. A single device can provide simultaneous dual attachment modes for cables, wires, and plugs. One end of the device contains two holes on separate spring legs. The spring legs can be pressed towards each other until the holes are in alignment. By inserting the cable through the aligned holes and releasing the legs, spring tension in the legs tries to force the holes apart, clamping the cable in place. The other end of the device has an opening for insertion of an pin, plug, or similar element. A fork spring that partially extends into the interior of the device provides spring-loaded extensions that contact an inserted plug and hold it in place, without the need to initially press on any part of the device. The device can be manufactured from a single piece of sheet metal.

Abstract: An electrical connector with a "U" shape, having its upper wings (8) folded downwards, and provided with grooves (17) in its lower inner part (11), having a plurality of transpassing holes (9) which are coplanar with holes (9) provided in wings (8) and the internal body (21) is capable of housing in holes (9) a conductor (3) that intersects the holes (9) and comes to rest on latch (7) and (23) through its central slot (10) which, on being intersected by conductor (3), is ready to receive conductor (4), that is housed in the lower part (11) where it lays itself over retaining grooves (17). In this manner when the wedge (18) with grooves (19) is pressed downwards, it causes a rotational movement around the conductor (3) causing the eccentric part (12) to position itself between the conductor (4) and the slot (10) that compresses the conductors against the connector (A).

Abstract: A fixed spacer hot line tap has a body with a base and a run-conductor groove. An eyebolt passes through the base and has a tip disposed between the base and the run-conductor groove. The eyebolt has a tip, on which is attached an extender having at least one spline on an outer surface thereof and a tip. The extender is directed through a hole in a spacer, and is press-fit therein because of the at least one spline. The spacer has an open volume defined by the foot, a first leg and a second leg, and a main transfer component, across which electric current passes from a run conductor to a tap conductor. A pad is disposed within the open volume by attachment to the tip of the extender, which reaches there through the hole in the foot. In use, a tap conductor is disposed between the pad and the main transfer component, and is secured there by a tightening of the eyebolt. The tap conductor remains clamped there when the eyebolt is withdrawn because of the press-fit of the extender in the hole in the foot.

Abstract: A screwless spring clip for use with a bus bar, includes a binding clip for holding a conductor to the bus bar, the binding clip having a transverse opening, and a large opening through which the bus bar and the conductor extend, such that when the binding clip is tensioned against the bus bar, the bus bar is in contact with the conductor; and a leaf spring for tensioning the binding clip against the bus bar, the leaf spring being connected to the bus bar and being connectable in a tensioned state to the binding clip by a control element such that the leaf spring is locked to the binding clip in the tensioned state, the leaf spring having one leg secured to the bus bar and an opposite free leg adapted to be hooked into the transverse opening of the binding clip.

Abstract: A tappable conductive bus bar (11, 11') has a longitudinal slotted recess (17, 19) receiving at least one louvered spring strip (22, 23). At least one tab (26) is received through a gap (21) in the bus bar (11) to engage the louvered spring strip (22, 23). The bus bar (11) supplies current, with minimum wiring and parts, to one or more tabs (26), and the spacing between adjacent tabs (26) is not critical. Thus, the bus bar (11) is completely tappable.

Abstract: A terminal clip (2) for holding a conductor (30) against and in electrical contact with a terminal post (32) has a conductor receiving section (4) and mounting sections (6,8). The conductor receiving section (4) has a channel (24) provided therein. The channel (24) has a varied cross-sectional configuration to cooperate and maintain the conductor (30) in position. The mounting sections (6,8) have arcuate, resilient sections (14), which deform within their elastic limits as the clip (2) is inserted onto the post (32). This allows the clip (2) to compensate for dimensional variations, and to generate the normal force required to maintain the conductors (30) and the post (32) in electrical engagement.

Abstract: An electrical connector (12) for mating two blade-shaped members (130, 150) includes a dielectric spacer member (14), first and second terminal elements (30, 60) secured to each of opposing major surfaces (16, 18) of spacer member (14), the first terminal element (30) being adjacent the spacer member (14) and the second terminal element (60) disposed outwardly of the first terminal element (30); and means (56) insulating associated first and second terminal elements (30, 60) from each other. Each first terminal element (30) includes a body section (32) having first and second arrays (44, 50) of cantilevered spring contact arms extending outwardly therefrom, defining first and second blade-receiving receptacles (48, 54) respectively therebetween. Each second terminal element (60) includes a body section (62) having third and fourth arrays (74, 80) of cantilevered spring contact arms extending outwardly therefrom.

Abstract: A high voltage electrical connector for quickly connecting two stripped back electrical conductors including a plastic enclosure, a tubular glass insulator in the enclosure, a metal liner in the glass insulator, and first and second metal connectors telescopically positioned inside of the liner. Each of the connectors includes a longitudinal opening in the middle, and a longitudinal channel on the outside for receiving a bent back stripped electrical conductor. The liner includes first and second inwardly biased electrical contacts engaging the conductors in the longitudinal channels. Rotational alignment between the connectors and the liner align the biased electrical contacts with the longitudinal channels.

Abstract: The device includes a first connector housing (7) in which end portions of a number of optical fibres (1) are secured and a second connector housing (11) in which a corresponding number of optical elements to be connected to the fibres, for example end portions of further optical fibres (3), is secured. After the connection has been established, the two connector housings (7, 11) are detachably coupled by means of a locking device which includes a first locking portion (17) which is provided at the first end (16) of a lever (15) provided on the first connector housing (7) and a second locking portion (18) which cooperates with the first locking portion and which is provided on the second connector housing (11). In order to establish also an electrical connection between pairs of conductors (35, 41), an electrical contact member (27, 37) is provided near each of the two locking portions (17, 19).