Abstract: The invention relates to a contacting arrangement for conductors provided on flat structures, namely glass panes, the conductors having a contact point in their connecting section, wherein one end of a connecting cable or another connection device is electrically and mechanically connected with a pad including a conductive fleece or double-sided conductive adhesive tape, wherein the connecting cable configured in this way is introduced into an encasement block which is open at one side and which includes a frame which surrounds the fleece or the conductive adhesive tape and which is provided with adhesive, wherein the surface of the conductive fleece which is laterally defined by the frame is matched to the area of the contact point in order to provide a contact connection between the contact point and the fleece surface through an adhesive joint between the frame and the flat structure, wherein the frame with the encasement element closes off the contact point in sealing fashion towards the ambient and a por

Abstract: The present invention relates to a contacting assembly for conductors that are present on flat structures, in particular glass panels, and have a contact point in the connection section. According to the invention, an end of a connecting cable or of another connecting means, for example, a connecting plug, is connected electrically and mechanically to a pad made of a conductive nonwoven fabric. The connecting cable thus assembled is introduced into a casting block which is open on one side and which has a frame that is provided with adhesive and encloses the nonwoven fabric. The surface of the conductive nonwoven fabric which is delimited laterally by the frame is matched to the area of the contact point, in order to produce, via an adhesive bond between the frame and the flat structure, a contacting connection created by surface pressing between the contact point and the nonwoven fabric surface, wherein the frame together with the casting body seals the contact point with respect to the surrounding area.

Abstract: An improved solid heat transfer element composed of an elongate member having a generally cylindrical surface with male vortex generating protrusions is provided. The vortex generating protrusions, which may be referred to as “turbulators,” provide improved heat transfer by convection to a flow of air transverse to the elongate members without substantially increasing the pressure drop in the flow of air passing over the members. Advantageously, a plurality of the heat transfer elements, or of straight portions of a single serpentine heat transfer element, may be arranged in an aligned or staggered array of elements or straight portions. Many advantageous profile shapes of the element and vortex generators are provided, including aerodynamic profile shapes that are symmetrical with respect to a fluid flow to provide low drag and pressure drop. Heat in the element may be generated by means of electrical resistance or absorption of radiation.

Abstract: Example embodiments relate to testing of a battery of a computing device. In example embodiments, a battery test may include determining whether charge control is available for a battery and reading battery data from the battery based on whether charge control is available for the battery. In addition, in example embodiments, the battery test may include determining whether the battery should be replaced based on the battery data.

Abstract: A magnetically activated connector port cover or door that provides access through a connector port for a corresponding connector to mate with a receptacle connector behind the door, and closes the door when the connector is not presently proximate to or intending to mate with the receptacle connector. The connector port includes a magnetic element that works in tandem with an actuator to respond to the position of the corresponding connector and bias as well as move the door in an open or closed position accordingly.

Abstract: A terminal for electrical resistive elements of molybdenum silicide or alloys of this material, which terminal is arranged to pass through a furnace wall or a furnace ceiling or corresponding insulated wall, where the terminal located at each end of the hot zone of the element has a diameter that is larger than the diameter of the element in the hot zone. The invention is characterised in that a terminal connector is connected to each terminal, in that the terminal connector is made from aluminium, in that the terminal connector has a length that fully or partially constitutes the length of the combined terminal length, where the combined terminal length is the length of the relevant terminal of the element and the terminal connector.

Abstract: A panel mount electrical connector in a burner enclosure panel includes an electrical connector receptacle mounted to an enclosure panel of a fuel-burning combustion device, an internal wiring harness, an electrical connector plug that matches the receptacle, and an external wiring harness configured to be coupled to a separate appliance. The panel mount electrical connector facilitates easy and quick disconnection of the burner electrical wiring at the burner enclosure panel, making installation, removal, and maintenance less difficult.

Abstract: The invention is a recharger device having an efficiently designed base charging unit and at least one rechargeable handheld implement, which also serves as an advertising means. The base unit has two electrical prongs on the rear surface and at least one orifice on at least one outer surface of the base unit, each of which lies completely within the surface where it lies. The base unit is shaped and the electrical prongs are positioned and oriented such that when the recharging base is inserted into one socket of a common two socket electrical outlet, the second socket is not blocked by the base unit, thereby permitting both sockets to be fully utilized.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for charging and testing a battery wherein the battery is monitored throughout the process and loads are adjusted by a microprocessor based upon the data collected during the process. Furthermore, the microprocessor allows battery information to be collected and transmitted to a variety of sources.

Abstract: A charging apparatus of driverless transporting vehicle comprises a power unit, an electrode assembly connected to the power unit and sildably anlong a predetermined direction, a motor for sliding the assembly, an electrode unit rotatably journalled with assembly by a shaft and contactable with charging terminal of the vehicle and a spring for rotating the electrode unit around the shaft and extruding it outside. Wherein when the assembly slides, the electrode unit comes in contact with the terminal, further when the assembly slides, the electrodo unit comes in contact with the terminal, rotates around the shaft against the spring and keeps its contact with the terminal.

Abstract: An adaptor (4) for adapting a domestic cooking apparatus (1) to supply power to a liquid heating vessel (5) having its own heating element is arranged to be received within a well (3) of the cooking apparatus (1). The heating vessel (5) is supported on the upper surface (12) of the adaptor (4). The adaptor has a first electrical connector (18) which releasably engages with the socket connector (20) in the well wall, which normally receives the heating element (2) of the cooking apparatus. A second electrical connector (22) electrically connected to the first connector means is arranged in the upper surface (12) for detachable engagement with the terminal pins (34,36,38) of the vessel (5).

Abstract: A chip holder fixing device comprising an arm having a circular hole defined therein into which a rear portion of a chi8p holder is inserted. The chip holder is fastened to the arm by way of a bolt. The arrangement assures the positioning of the chip holder relative to the arm and the prevention of the chip holder from turning.

Abstract: The invention provides a self-contained cordless electric pool and spa vacuum cleaner which is easily maneuverable over both flat and highly contoured underwater surfaces. A pump impeller, powered by an electric motor, is used to draw water through a compact filter cartridge. The efficiency of the filter cartridge allows for the use of a small motor and small battery which, in turn, result in the small size of the vacuum cleaner. All electrical components are enclosed in a watertight chamber so as to allow the entire cleaner to be submerged under water.

Abstract: A combination of a base and an electrical connector switch which can be removably disposed in the base. The switch is adapted to be removably disposed in a conforming rear recess in an electric iron so that when the switch is disposed in the base and is electrically connected to a source of electric power, the iron can be supported on the base with the switch engaging the recess to charge the iron.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ground clamp for a welding apparatus. The ground clamp comprises a fastening screw rotatable in a body and a counter jaw formed in the body, which fastening screw and jaw together form a screw clamp by means of which the ground is fastened to a workpiece. The ground clamp further comprises a connection for fastening a ground cable to the body. Known ground clamps have structural disadvantages on account of which they are not reliable in operation and do not conduct sufficiently current in proportion to their size. The disadvantages are due to the fact that the contact between the workpiece and the ground cable is not sufficiently good to guarantee an even flow of the electric current. For the elimination of these disadvantages the connection of the ground cable comprises a cavity formed in the counter jaw perpendicular to the direction of the movement of the fastening screw, and fastening means which lock both a naked part of the ground cable and a cable insulation in the cavity.