Abstract: A connector has a tube (11) formed such that a first half tube (16) and a second half tube (21) are connected via maximum width portions (14). The first half tube (16) is formed with a high rigidity portion (17) that has a higher rigidity than the second half tube (21) and is arranged substantially in a central part of the first half tube (16) in a width direction. The first half tube (16) is formed with first thin portions (22) by being partly thinned in areas deviated from the high rigidity portion (17). The second half tube (21) is formed with second thin portions (23) by being partly thinned and the second thin portions (23) have an axial dimension shorter than that of the first thin portions (22).

Abstract: A shield structure of a conductor cable includes a first case that accommodates a rotating electrical machine, a first terminal block that is provided on the first case, a second case that accommodates an inverter, a second terminal block that is provided on the second case, a conductor cable that electrically connects the first terminal block and the second terminal block to each other, and a metal shell that is arranged across the first case and the second case and covers at least part of a periphery of the conductor cable.

Abstract: A connector includes a contact and a shell. The shell includes a tubular shell body portion having a slit portion formed to extend over its entire region in a connector insertion direction, an insertion opening formed at one end of the shell body portion, a locking portion provided on the inner periphery side of the shell body portion, and a shell joining portion formed at a position more on the forward side of the connector insertion direction than a position of the locking portion and joining together opposed portions of the shell body portion divided by the slit portion.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electrical connector. The electrical connector includes a terminal seat made of plastics, terminals formed in a mold on the terminal seat, a first insulative housing covered around the terminal seat, a second insulative housing sealed in a back-end of the first insulative housing, and a metal shell formed in a mold on the first insulative housing. A front surface of the first insulative housing backwardly defines a receptacle hole. The metal shell comprises an upper shell having two receiving shells respectively punch-pressed on two sides of the upper shell and comprises a lower shell defining two slots respectively corresponding to the two receiving shells. The upper shell and the lower shell are board-like and are welded together, and the slots are interconnected to the receptacle hole. The electrical connector of the present invention has a good waterproof function and a smaller metal shell.

Abstract: A three dimensional object creation system for printing a three dimensional object comprised of layers stacked vertically with respect to each other includes a series of printheads for printing the layers, the series of printheads simultaneously printing at least two layers of different vertical positions within the stack; and a semiconductor memory for storing data defining at least one layer. The series of printheads are arranged in groups of one or more printheads per group, each group being fixedly positioned downstream of a preceding group with respect to the three dimensional object. Each group of printheads is adapted to print a layer at a predetermined vertical position within the stack.

Abstract: An integral, unitary cover assembly for covering an electrical connection between first and second electrical cables each having a primary conductor and a neutral conductor includes an inner elastomeric sleeve, an outer elastomeric sleeve and a duct member. The inner sleeve defines a cable passage to receive the electrical connection and the primary conductors of the first and second cables. The outer sleeve surrounds the inner sleeve. The duct member is interposed between the inner and outer sleeves. The duct member defines a neutral conductor passage configured to receive at least one of the neutral conductors therethrough.

Abstract: A terminal structure has a first connector arranged at a first member, such as a vacuum pump, and a plurality of connector pins. A second member, such as a control device, is movable toward and away from the first member, and a second member side bolt is arranged at the second member. A second connector has a plurality of connecting pins and a flange portion through which the bolt passes and which is movable with respect to the bolt while the second connector is being fit-engaged with the first connector to electrically connect the connector pins of the first and second connectors. An elastic member elastically retains the flange portion and produces an elastic force that resists a push-back displacement which acts on the second connector at the moment of fit-engagement with the first connector in either a direction parallel to the bolt or in a direction inclined at an angle from the parallel direction.

Abstract: A ground rod cap is disclosed. The ground rod cap includes a crown portion and a support portion connected to the crown portion. The crown portion is configured to receive a ground rod.

Abstract: In a waterproof connector, a sealing material is filled in an internal space of an outer housing which lies between an inner housing and a waterproof plug. The outer housing is so formed that a centerline of a connector opening and a centerline of a waterproof plug receiving portion are offset a predetermined amount from each other, and the density of wires in the sealing material-filling space within the outer housing is made generally uniform.

Abstract: An electrical connector for electrical cables includes an electrically conductive body, an insulating cover, and moveable cable seating indicators aligned with seating indicator openings in the conductive body. The electrically conductive body may have spaced apart cable-receiving passageways for receiving respective electrical cable ends therein, and with each cable-receiving passageway may have a cable inlet opening and a cable end viewing opening opposite the cable inlet opening. The electrically conductive body may also have at least one respective fastener-receiving passageway intersecting each of the cable-receiving passageways. A respective fastener may be provided in each of the fastener-receiving passageways. The moveable cable seating indicators provide a cover and permit visual confirmation of proper placement of the electrical cable end within a corresponding one of the cable-receiving passageways.

Abstract: An LGA connector assembly (1) includes an LGA connector (2) and a generally rectangular pick up cap (3). The connector has a metal clip (25, 25?) having a pair of arcuate lateral sides (256). The pick up cap has a plane top surface (300) and a bottom surface (301). A pair of supporting members (309, 300?) is formed at opposite lateral sides of the pick up cap respectively, each supporting member depending from the bottom surface. When the pick up cap is engagingly mounted on a top portion of the connector, the supporting members are tightly attached on the lateral sides of the clip to support the pick up cap. A vacuum suction device can reliably engage the top surface of the pick up cap without causing damage to the pick up cap. The LGA connector assembly can thus be safely moved to a desired location on a PCB.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-and-socket connector element (10) comprising a base body (12) in which at least one plug contact (16) is arranged, with the at least one plug contact (16) permitting an insertion of an electric feed line (62) in an axial direction from the rear end of the at least one plug contact (16), and a fitting part (14) which is preferably movable in an axial direction with respect to the base body (12) which at the rear end permits a lateral access to the at least one plug contact (16) in a first latch position and, in a second latch position, laterally covers the at least one plug contact (16) at least partially.

Abstract: A compressor plug cap assembly includes a compressor plug and a fence member. The compressor plug has a first plug side face and an opposing second plug side face, the first plug side face configured for operative association with a compressor. The fence member substantially surrounds and is operatively connected to the compressor plug. The fence member is mounted relative to the compressor plug so as to substantially coextend with the first plug side face and to extend beyond the second plug side face. The fence member has a top fence side and a bottom fence side, each of the top fence side and the bottom fence side being substantially open.

Abstract: A towing connector is constructed to include a housing defining a receptacle, which holds a U-shaped conducting plate and 6 metal contact plates around the U-shaped conducting plate, a 4-pole female connector mounted in an insertion hole in the housing, first conducting wires respectively connected to the metal contact plates, second conducting wires connecting the 4-pole female connector to four of the first conducting wires, a 4-pole male connector connected to the other ends of the four first conducting wires being connected to the second conducting wires, a front cover and a sealing cap pivoted to the housing and forced by a torsional spring to close the receptacle and the 4-pole female connector, a rear cap and a flexible bellows tube adapted to protect the conducting wires, and a bracket detachably fastened to the housing by screws for mounting.

Abstract: A light socket cover system that is used by persons decorating with lights, including strings of lights, that provides an electrically nonconductive cover for providing a moisture tight covering for one or more empty light sockets and/or one or more light sockets with light bulbs installed therein. The light socket cover system includes a two-part sealable housing and in some options a socket filling structure to prevent access into the socket by fingers, water and the like.

Abstract: An improved structure of a metal hood for connector is disclosed, and the hood comprises a top plate portion, side plate portion, bottom plate portion and a rear plate portion. A symmetrical L-shaped extension portion each at the two sides of the rear plate section is externally extended from the corner end of the rear plate portions. In the process of bending formation of the metal hood, the two L-shaped extension portions are exactly formed into vertically downward ground terminals of the metal hood. As the ground terminal of the housing is located at the rear plate portion of the metal hood, the method of feed-strap of plating can be employed in the process of selective plating, hence, avoiding color change of the housing as a result of proximity to a hear source.

Abstract: An improved structure of a cordless phone plug comprising wiring, a base seat, an upper covering hood, a lower covering hood and an insertion-pin positioning member within an enclosed housing, the front end of the base seat extended from the open end of the housing forming into a connection end of the plug, the wiring being mounted at the wiring positioning board and the base seat being provided with a plurality of insertion-pins and arranged in two horizontal rows, and every insertion-pins being soldered. The upper covering hood and the lower covering hood cover the base seat. The insertion-pin positioning member is provided at a space between the two rows of the insertion-pins and are urged at the wiring positioning board by the U-shape seat. The present plug structure provides a good positioning of insertion pins and simplifies the assembly operation of the plug.

Abstract: A cap for protecting an electrical terminal from corrosion having a base which is insertable upon the terminal, a tapered section designed to guide and surround a mate to the terminal as it is being connected, and a removable top which protects the terminal before connection. The tapered section deforms during the connection operation to surround the mating terminal and seal the connection from corroding species.

Abstract: An electrical connector housing includes a lower shell, a connector block and an upper shell. An upper panel of the lower shell includes a first fixing mount and a draw hole, and the upper shell includes an outer side face having a second fixing mount. The upper panel of the lower shell has an inner face including a rib which is placed near the draw hole and extends towards the side panel of the lower shell while surrounding the draw hole. Likewise, the upper face of the connector block includes a pair of partition walls at a position corresponding to that of the rib, so that, when the connector block is inserted into the lower shell, the partition walls are closely superposed on the rib, and a draining space is formed away from a space for fixture ports for electrical parts, and leads to the drain hole. Such a configuration prevents the electrical connector housing from becoming too large and too costly. Such a housing structure also provides a better waterproofing quality.

Abstract: An electrical connection box is equipped with a bus bar laminate composed of bus bars and insulation layers, and a printed circuit board electrically connected with the bus bar laminate. First ends of connecting terminals are soldered to conductors of the circuit board. Connection tabs are provided by bending up parts of the bus bar. An insertion groove is provided in the end parts of each male tab, or in the second end of each connecting terminals, with the other thereof being inserted into and held in the insertion grooves. Therefore, reliable and economic connection is obtained.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrical housing having a cover portion 14, and a base portion (not shown) defining recesses for receiving electrical connectors 24. Each connector has a casing 26 defining a nozzle portion 28 through which terminations of electrical conductors 30 are receivable into the casing 26. The casing 26 holds captive a displaceable element 34 resembling a cylindrical plunger. The element 34 co-operates with a metal blade located within the casing 26 to strip off the insulation of the conductors 30 and join them electrically when the element 34 is urged into the casing. In use, a tool formation 40 forming part of the cover portion 14 is positioned over the displaceable element 34. When a downward force is applied to the cover portion 14 the tool portion 40 effectively urges the element 26 into its final position, thereby joining the conductors 30 electrically to each other.

Abstract: A cable connector of the present invention comprises an insulative housing, a number of conductive contacts, a pair of positioning levers and an insulative shell. The insulative housing has a mating face on a front end for mating with a mating connector and receives a mating portion of the conductive contacts therein. A metal shield is fitted to the front end of the insulative housing, thereby enclosing the mating portion of the conductive contacts. The pair of the positioning levers extends through respective holes defined in opposite sides of the insulative housing and each defines a retaining portion which extends beyond the mating face of the insulative housing for securely engaging with a mating connector. The insulative shell encloses the retaining portions of the pair of the positioning levers and the metal shield, thereby guarding electronic components near the cable connector from accidental electrostatic discharge.

Abstract: A connector casing with fluid a plastics baffle including a terminal case and a cable extending into the terminal case. The terminal case is formed from a top and a base closed to each other by fasteners provided on their side walls. The terminal case defines an inner space for containing a terminal holder which firmly holds the end of the cable extended into the terminal case. A cable holder projects from the base of the terminal case to hold the cable in place. A baffle having an opening is provided on the top corresponding to the cable holder, such that when the baffle is downward folded to a vertical position, its two ends fittingly contact with two side walls of the terminal case and its opening straddles an outer periphery of the cable extending into the terminal case via the opening, leaving no gap for any fluid plastics for forming an insulating cover of the connector to enter into the terminal case and damage the terminal holder.

Abstract: An access controller for a television, computer or display device includes a wireless transmitter and a receiving unit. The receiving unit has a tamper-proof housing that covers the device power line and protects receiving and switching circuitry. The receiving circuitry receives and demodulates a control signal sent by the transmitter, and drives the switching circuitry between ON and OFF states. In a preferred embodiment, the housing has opposed halves which close about the device plug. A pigtail line cord extends from the housing and provides power through the switch, to the device plug. The housing itself is featureless, and the transmitter is an inconspicuous, pocketable, push-button device, so the TV or other device may be controlled without physically approaching or otherwise revealing either the nature of the control mechanism or even that the operator is exercising control.

Abstract: Multi-conductor strand wiring harnesses are connected together by a backshell having several internal semi-flexible circuit boards disposed therein. A minimal non-shielded conductor window is provided between the inlet and outlet connections in the backshell. The backshell is composed of interconnected modules, one of which is connected to each wire harness, and the other of which is mounted on a grounded component of the craft. At least one of the modules contains semi-flexible circuit boards which interconnect input and output conductor pin arrays on the module. The modules are interconnected by mating pin and socket assemblies.

Abstract: A grommet which is coupled with a connector and covers a wire which is connected to the connector so as to protect the wire is disclosed. The grommet is comprised of a coupling end having flexibility and being coupled with the connector, a tube-like end having an open end into which the wire is inserted prior to being connected to the connector, a hollow intermediate having flexibility and being provided between and connected with the coupling end and the tube-like end so as to contain the wire, and a handling member made of a hard material and arranged around the coupling end so as to be held in one's fingers.

Abstract: A connector 10 comprises a main connector body 1 and a plurality of mating connector bodies 2 having a pair of poles in each set of divided conductor circuits. The main connector body 1 is provided with four terminals 4 with two pairs of poles in a casing 3. The four terminals project into a cavity 5. Ribs 6 are disposed adjacent to the terminals in the cavity 5. Each rib is disposed in a different position in connection with the mating connector bodies 2. They have three cavities 15 with the same shape. Female terminals 9 are inserted into two of the cavities 15 and are connected to wires 20, respectively.

Abstract: A miniature multiple electrical connector consists of a plug connector and a receptacle connector having an insulating block and a metal shell. The metal shell is fixed to the insulating block by fitting anchoring protrusions provided along both sides of the insulating block in anchoring apertures of fixing tongues provided on the metal shell. When the plug connector is being inserted into the receptacle connector, the metal shell of the receptacle connector is likely to be deformed by a metal shell of the plug connector. In order to prevent such a deformation of the metal shell, there is provided means for anchoring the center of the metal shell weakest in mechanical strength to the insulating block or means for preventing application of a force to the center of the metal shell when the plug connector is being inserted into the receptacle connector.

Abstract: In order to improve a plug insert for a metal tube housing comprising a cact carrier with plug pins protruding from a first side thereof and solder terminals from a second side thereof opposite the first side, and a protective sleeve insertable in the metal tube so as to surround the contact carrier, with the protective sleeve extending with its front side from the first side of the contact carrier in a first direction parallel to the plug pins at least as far as one end thereof and forming in a second direction opposite the first direction a protective collar protruding beyond the second side of the plug element, such that it is also usable for high insulation voltages, in particular insulation voltages of 250 V and more, it is proposed that the protective sleeve and the contact carrier be two parts which can be put together, that the protective sleeve have a receiving means for insertion and fixing of the contact carrier therein, and that the protective collar protrude in the second direction beyond the sol

Abstract: A connector device and method of use thereof provide positioning and hermetic sealing of electrical contacts in protective housings. The housings protect wires which connect the speed sensor of a turbine engine to a display. The connector supports the electrical contacts in an electrical insulator. The connector includes a malleable flange which is adapted to be hermetically sealed between two housings which protect wires connected to the speed sensor in the turbine engine. The flange is hermetically sealed between a tongue on one housing and a groove in the other housing. The sealing flange extends radially from the central axis of the connector and is compressed by the tongue of a releasable housing into the groove of a permanent housing to form a hermetic seal. The flange supports the electrical insulator which holds electrically conducting inner contacts in position to be slideably mounted into outer contacts which are supported by the connector housing.

Abstract: Cylindrical electrical assembly comprises a plug part and a receptacle part, each part consisting of a metallic shell and an insulating insert within the shell. The insert of the receptacle part has an integral hood which extends forwardly beyond the mating face of the receptacle insert and which receives forward portions of the plug insert. The shell of the receptacle part also has an integral hood which extends forwardly, and is radially spaced from, the hood of the insert. Forward portions of the plug shell are received between the hood of the receptacle insert and the hood of the receptacle shell. The internal surfaces of the hoods of the receptacle shell and the receptacle insert are each provided with keyways. These keyways receive integral keys on the plug shell and the forward portions of the plug insert.

Abstract: A low profile, metal shell insulation displacement contact (IDC) connector comprises an elongate insulative housing having two spaced longitudinally extending sidewalls and two transversely extending longitudinally spaced end walls. Within the interior of the housing sidewalls, there are a plurality of pockets formed therein for securing a metal shell to the housing. The metal shell is preferably made in two-part construction wherein a lower portion defining a continuous D-shaped configuration is attached by deformable tabs to an upper portion and the upper portion comprises a plurality of deformably prongs that are adapted to be received in the pockets of the housing and deformed therein for securing the composite metal shell thereto. A cover is latchably secured to the end walls of the housing and a strain relief is provided for sandwiching a flat multiconductor ribbon cable between the strain relief and the cover.

Abstract: A universal connector assembly having a plurality of interchangeable sleeve members for converting the assembly from a male-type microwave device connector to a female-type microwave device connector and vice-versa. Embodiments of the assembly are used for making connections with coaxial microwave electrical connectors and for use in pin depth gauges.

Abstract: An electrical connector shield case for enclosing an insulation member having a plurality of contacts, which comprises a cylindrical member made by bending a metal piece so as to enclose said insulation member; and said cylindrical member having locking means on opposite ends of said metal piece so as to prevent opening of said cylindrical member.

Abstract: A bus bar stab insulator shroud cooperates with a bus bar stab housing to insulate and protect the stab fingers. The shroud includes an insulative member which has first and second side members connected by a central member which has first and second openings of a size sufficient for receiving stabs of a bus bar stab.

Abstract: An electrical fitting has a rigid tubular body in the form of an elbow with one connector insert rotatably received at one end of the body and a second connector insert fixed within the body in the other end. Insulated flexible wires within the body connect corresponding elements of the connector inserts. The fitting is particularly useful in establishing a quick disconnect for machines or instruments from a flexible feed cord while avoiding a "gooseneck" in the feed cord.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-and-socket connector element (10) comprising a base body (12) in which at least one plug contact (16) is arranged, with the at least one plug contact (16) permitting an insertion of an electric feed line (62) in an axial direction from the rear end of the at least one plug contact (16), and a fitting part (14) which is preferably movable in an axial direction with respect to the base body (12) which at the rear end permits a lateral access to the at least one plug contact (16) in a first latch position and, in a second latch position, laterally covers the at least one plug contact (16) at least partially.