Abstract: A device for fixing a camera module, includes a base part; and a fixing unit including a first fixing part for supporting one side of each of a plurality of boards, and a second fixing part for supporting the other side facing one side of each of the plurality of boards, wherein a plurality of first fixing parts extends in a first direction from the base part, and includes a plurality of protruding parts protruding in the direction perpendicular to the first direction in order to support one side of each of the plurality of boards, and a plurality of second fixing parts extends in the first direction from the base part, and includes a plurality of protruding parts for supporting the other side of each of the plurality of boards.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes: plural terminal modules stacked laterally, each of the terminal modules including an insulating body, plural pairs of signal terminals held by the insulating body, plural ground terminals held by the insulating body, and a first ground plate and a second ground plate located on opposite sides of the insulating body, wherein: in each terminal module, the ground terminals and the pairs of signal terminals are alternately arranged in a vertical direction, each pair of signal terminals are arranged in a first plane, each ground terminal is arranged in a second plane intersecting the first plane, the first ground plate, the second ground plate, and the ground terminals shield each pair of signal terminals circumferentially.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes: a housing; and plurality terminal groups held on the housing, each terminal group including a pair of signal terminals, a first shielding sheet for shielding the pair of signal terminals on at least one side, and a second shielding sheet for shielding the signal terminals on at least another side; wherein the first shielding sheet and the second shielding sheet of each terminal group are electrically connected, and the first shielding sheet of one of the terminal groups is electrically connected to the second shielding sheet of an adjacent terminal group.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes: an insulating housing; plural terminals held on the insulating housing, the terminals are arranged in terminal pairs for transmitting differential signals; and plural shielding sheets held on the insulating housing, each of the shielding sheets includes: at least two walls shielding the terminal pair in at least two directions, and plural elastic pieces extending from the at least two walls in order to cooperate with a mating connector; wherein the elastic pieces of each shielding sheet include an inner elastic piece protruding toward an associated terminal pair and an outer elastic piece protruding away from the associated terminals pair.

Abstract: A terminal tool includes a main body, an electrical connector body, and an electrical connector. The main body includes a distal clamping section and a shaft. The shaft includes a window and a first lumen extending through the shaft for receiving a terminal end of an implantable lead. The electrical connector body includes a second lumen and is independently rotatable with respect to the main body. The shaft at least partially extends through the second lumen. The electrical connector is coupled to the electrical connector body and extends at least partially through the window of the shaft.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes: an insulating housing; and plural terminals held in the insulating housing and arranged in terminal pairs, each of the terminals including: a holding portion held in the insulating housing; a cantilever extending forward from the holding portion, a slot being provided on the cantilever; a contact portion at a front of the cantilever; and a mounting portion for mounting on a circuit board; wherein the slot extends to the contact portion; and in each terminal pair, a first distance from a center of the contact portion of one terminal thereof to a center of the contact portion of the other terminal thereof is less than a second distance from a center of the mounting portion of one terminal thereof to a center of the mounting portion of the other terminal thereof.

Abstract: An edge-attachable (EA) optical connector includes an optical connector housing for an optical connector. The optical connector housing includes a slot that aligns with a module board edge finger electrical connector, such that the optical connector housing can be slid over a module board edge finger electrical connector and attached to the module board edge. An optical connector on one end of an optical fiber bundle or ribbon fits within the optical connector housing. When the optical connector housing is attached to the module board edge, the optical connector blind mates with a host optical connector supported by a bracket to which a host electrical connector is attached. An optical connector on another end of the optical fiber bundle or ribbon mates with a module board optical connector. The module board optical connector may include an optical socket mounted on an opto-electronic chip disposed on the module board.

Abstract: A monitoring system includes a fastener. A sensor is coupled to the fastener. A circuit board is electrically coupled to the sensor. An antenna electrically coupled to the circuit board.

Abstract: It is aimed to make a ground terminal easily broken even if forces are applied to the ground terminal from various directions. A ground terminal (10) to be attached to a body (11) includes a body fixing portion (12) to be fixed to the body 11 and a wire connecting portion (14) to be connected to a wire (13). The body fixing portion (12) is plate-like and includes a through hole (19) through which a fixing member is inserted. The body fixing portion (12) is formed with an arc groove having an arc shape along a peripheral edge of the through hole (19). The body fixing portion (12) is formed with an oblique groove connected to the arc groove and extending to intersect an extending direction of the wire connected to the wire connecting portion (14).

Abstract: An electrical nut assembly for coupling an electrical lug to an electrical post is disclosed. The electrical nut assembly comprises a compression fitting and a compression sleeve. The compression fitting comprises a material comprising a first yield strength and comprises an internal thread operable to electrically couple to the electrical post and a base surface configured to electrically couple to the electrical lug. The compression sleeve comprises a material comprising a second yield strength greater than the first yield strength and is sized to at least partially cover the compression fitting. The compression sleeve is configured to compress the compression fitting in a radial direction when fitted at least partially over the compression fitting and pressed or advanced axially towards the base surface and as the compression fitting makes contact with the electrical lug.

Abstract: A mechanical grounding clamp includes a body, having an upper plate defining a threaded hole therethrough and having an outer surface, a lower plate spaced apart from the upper plate and having an inner surface, and a connecting plate connecting the upper plate to the lower plate, a set screw mateable with the threaded hole in the upper plate and having a proximal end and a distal end, the distal end extendable through the threaded hole of the upper plate and toward the inner surface of the lower plate. There may be a nut on the set screw for driving toward the upper plate to secure a grounding conductor to the body.

Abstract: Provided is an electromagnetic grounding arrangement for power cables of a wind turbine that includes a tower mounted on a foundation, which electromagnetic grounding arrangement includes an electrically conductive sheet including at least one aperture through which a power cable passes; a first current path from a jacket of the power cable to the electrically conductive sheet; and a second current path from the electrically conductive sheet to ground.

Abstract: A flex flat cable (FFC) structure includes metallic transmission wires arranged in parallel, first insulating jackets, and second insulating jacket. The metallic transmission wires includes one or more power wires and signal wires. The power wire is configured to transmit power. The signal wires are configured to transmit a data signal. Each of first insulating jackets encloses one of metallic transmission wires. The second insulating jacket surrounds the first insulating jackets. An embossment pattern is arranged on an external surface of the second insulating jacket. The embossment pattern includes meander lines in a top-view direction and in an extending direction for the metallic transmission wires. The meander lines are not arranged parallel.

Abstract: A household refrigeration appliance has a housing and at least one electronics module in the housing. The electronics module is covered at least in sections by a metallic cover plate and the cover plate is in electrical contact with a further metal component, in particular with a metal sheet, of the household refrigeration appliance. The cover plate is thereby connected by way of the metal component to an electrical ground connection. The ground connection has a metallic grounding claw, separate from the cover plate and from the metal component, by way of which the cover plate and the metal component are connected to at least one connection element.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes: an insulating body, having a mounting surface and a plurality of terminal slots concavely provided on the mounting surface; a grounding sheet, having a connecting arm and a plurality of abutting portions abutting the mounting surface; and at least one terminal, mounted to the insulating body along a backward-from-front direction. Each of the abutting portions is located at one side of a corresponding one of the terminal slots. An elastic sheet is located at an opening of one of the terminal slots, and is provided at one side of a corresponding abutting portion. The terminal abuts the elastic sheet. The terminal has a contact portion entering a corresponding one of the terminal slots to be electrically connected to a mating device.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises an insulative shell having a floor; a first plurality of contacts extending through the floor, wherein the first plurality of contacts are disposed in a plurality of columns; a second plurality of contacts extending through the floor, wherein the second plurality of contacts are interspersed with the first plurality of contacts within the plurality of columns; and a conductive member adjacent the floor. The conductive member comprises a first plurality of openings, wherein the first plurality of contacts extend through the openings of the first plurality of openings; a second plurality of openings, wherein the second plurality of contacts extend through the openings of the second plurality of openings; and a first plurality of tabs, extending into openings in the insulative shell.

Abstract: A grounding pin for connecting a vehicle body to a pole of a vehicle battery includes a pin plate and a pin shaft. The pin shaft protrudes from the pin plate, the pin shaft includes an external thread, and a longitudinal axis of the pin shaft forms a center line of the grounding pin. The pin plate has an installation securing face which points radially outward and which is parallel to a face which passes through the center line. The installation securing face is disposed closer to the center line than a circumferential face of the pin plate. The pin plate has a connection face which points away from the pin shaft and which is matched to the vehicle body for a welding purpose.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention relates to a cover assembly and a motor comprising same, the cover assembly comprising: a cover plate; a ground terminal disposed on the cover plate; and a capacitor connected to the ground terminal by means of a wire. The ground terminal comprises: a body unit; a ground unit bent from one area of the upper end of the body unit to a first direction; clip units extending from both sides of the body unit to a second direction which is opposite from the first direction; and a coupling unit extending from the lower part of the body unit. The wire is coupled to the clip units by means of insertion. Accordingly, the present invention enables the wire of the capacitor to be fixed in a temporarily assembled state and thus enables an automation process during assembly of the motor.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides descriptions of bonding connectors used to connect electrical conductors to metal structures. The bonding connector includes an electrically conductive body and an electrically conductive cap that can be releasably secured to the body using a fastener assembly.

Abstract: A card connector for SIM cards and the like includes a base or housing and a cover that removably attaches to the base. A spring contact disposed within the base that engages a card during insertion and removal operations to provide controlled insertion and removal forces. The spring contact defines a base portion defining a first longitudinal end and an opposing second longitudinal end, a first resilient member extending above the base portion, a second resilient member extending above the base portion, and a third resilient member extending above the base portion.

Abstract: The embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a bridging piece, a shielding cover and a display device. The bridging piece includes a connector and an insulative insert. The connector includes a first surface and a second surface which are opposite to each other. A conductive area is configured to electrically connect the first surface with the second surface, and the insulative insert is on the second surface of the connector.

Abstract: A card guide module includes first and second rail assemblies mounted to a host circuit board proximate to a card edge connector. The rail assemblies each include a rail body having a base mounted to the host circuit board and a track extending from the base receiving a circuit card. The rail assemblies each include a positioning member held in the track having a side positioning arm engaging a corresponding side of the circuit card to position the circuit card relative to the card edge connector. The first and second side positioning arms are configured to locate the circuit card therebetween.

Abstract: An optical assembly is provided that includes a base sub-assembly a mounting point for an optical socket connector. The optical assembly further comprises a cover sub-assembly to be coupled to the base sub-assembly and a carrier to receive an optical fiber ferrule and permit opto-mechanical coupling between the optical fiber ferrule and the optical socket connector when the base-sub assembly is coupled to the cover sub-assembly.

Abstract: A lockout device includes a first ring portion positioned around a first side of a connector. A second ring portion is positioned around a second side of the connector. A fastener allows a user to selectively secure the ring portions thereby forming a tubular ring surrounding the connector. An inner facing protrusion extends toward a center of the tubular ring and into a gap present on the connector. The inner facing protrusion remains in the gap of the connector regardless of movement of the lockout device about the connector while the first ring portion is secured to the second ring portion. The inner facing protrusion holds the lockout device captive around the connector and the tubular ring covers a disconnection mechanism of the connector. A secondary tool is required in order to detach the first ring portion from the second ring portion for accessing the disconnection mechanism of the connector.

Abstract: It is aimed to provide a ground terminal fitting suitably connectable to each of various wires. A ground terminal fitting includes a bolt fastening portion (10) to be bolted to a ground part and a wire connecting portion (20) to be connected to an end part of a wire (30). The bolt fastening portion (10) and the wire connecting portion (20) are coupled after being separately formed. According to this configuration, since the wire connecting portion (20) can be formed of an optimal material into an optimal shape, the wire connecting portion can be suitably connected to each of various wires (30).

Abstract: An image forming apparatus includes a toner container storing toner, and an attachment portion configured to support the toner container in an attachable/detachable manner. The toner container includes a plurality of fixed terminals that are fixed to a facing surface that is a side surface located on one side in an attachment/detachment direction of the toner container with respect to the attachment portion, the facing surface facing the attachment portion when the toner container is attached to the attachment portion. The attachment portion includes a terminal support portion and a plurality of elastic terminals that are provided on the terminal support portion, elastically contact and electrically connect with the fixed terminals respectively, and include a first ground terminal. The elastic terminals project from the terminal support portion toward the facing surface. The first ground terminal is longer than the other elastic terminals in projection length.

Abstract: An information handling system may include a first member, a second member hingedly coupled to the first member via a hinge, a coaxial cable, and a grounding jacket. The coaxial cable may have a ground sheath and a signal wire internal to the ground sheath, wherein an axis of the signal wire is substantially parallel to a rotational axis of the hinge and wherein the coaxial cable comprises an exposed portion in which the ground sheath is exposed externally to the coaxial cable. The grounding jacket may be mechanically coupled to the first member and the second member, wherein the grounding jacket may be configured to mechanically support the coaxial cable and electrically couple to an electrically conductive portion of at least one of the first member and the second member and to the ground sheath at the exposed portion in order to create an electrically conductive path between the ground sheath and the electrically conductive portion via the grounding jacket.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a dielectric body having a socket. A plurality of pivotable arms are hinged to the dielectric body. A releasable locking mechanism holds the pivotable arms in a locked position that releases with an outward pulling force exceeding a threshold force. The releasable locking mechanism comprises two or more latch members that are biased by corresponding springs against the corresponding pivotable arms. Each pivotable arm has a protrusion that divides a first region from a second region of the pivotable arm.

Abstract: Solar panel frame clamps are disclosed. The clamps can include a clamp body for coupling together a mounting rail of a solar panel frame and a purlin. The clamp body may be c-shaped with ends of the clamp body defining an opening for receiving objects to be clamped. The ends of the clamp body may be provided with threaded apertures for receiving a set screw and a set screw bolt. Tightening the set screw bolt can pull the clamp body towards the objects to be clamped. The set screw, or another suitable feature, may contact the clamped object to facilitate electrical continuity throughout a system incorporating the solar panel frame clamps.

Abstract: In various representative aspects, an assembly for securing array skirts and solar panel modules in an array on a roof by utilizing rotatable locking mechanisms that both secure the solar panel modules to mounting plates and splices as well as providing a grounding path between the solar panel modules and the entire array. A method of installation of the assembly is also provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a terminal base and plurality conductive contacts, and the conductive contacts defining a first group of contacts, and the first group of contacts including several signal contacts and several grounding contacts arranged with the signal contacts at intervals. The terminal base includes an insulative housing, and a conductive plastic block integrally molded with the insulative housing and combining with the insulative housing seamlessly, the conductive plastic block electrically contacts with the grounding contacts to electrically connect the grounding contacts together. Therefore, the seamless state prevents any loose from the conductive plastic block and the insulative one, which could make the terminal base to be steadier.

Abstract: An electric connector to be mounted on a printed circuit board, includes a housing having an inner space into which a second electric connector is inserted in a direction in which a plane of the printed circuit board is extensive, and at least one fixer through which the housing is fixed on the printed circuit board, the fixer including an extending portion extending from a floor portion of the housing towards outside of the housing, and making contact at a lower surface thereof with a surface of the printed circuit board, the extending portion being fixed at a lower surface thereof on the surface of the printed circuit board to cause the electric connector to be fixed on the surface of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A connector assembly may include a housing that retains one or more contacts, a cable having a shield that surrounds one or more conductors that electrically connect to the one or more contacts, and a backshell that secures the housing to the cable. The backshell may include at least one wall having a backshell outer surface and a backshell inner surface, and one or more through-holes formed through the at least one wall. Each through-hole forms a current path between the backshell outer surface and the backshell inner surface.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, provided is an image forming apparatus available for use with a memory card, the memory card including a housing that includes a built-in memory device and a terminal exposed from the housing. The image forming apparatus includes: a memory-card storing section that includes a pit for storing the memory card therein, the memory-card storing section being provided in a main body of the image forming apparatus as an apparatus main body; and an outer cover detachably attached to the apparatus main body to cover the memory-card storing section. At least one portion of the memory-card storing section is configured to be brought into contact with the housing of the memory card when the memory card is stored in the memory-card storing section and is configured to be electrically connected to a ground of the apparatus main body.

Abstract: A component composite between two components used for current conduction, having a receptacle opening formed on the first component and a connection section of the second component, which is situated in the receptacle opening, the connection section of the second component being configured to be pin-shaped and a press-fit connection being formed between the receptacle opening and the connection section. In particular, it is provided that the receptacle opening is configured to be a blind hole.

Abstract: A grounding system for a photovoltaic or solar cell array includes a strap positioned over adjacent solar module frames and a grounding clip positioned between the adjacent solar module frames and a docking support surface. The grounding clip has two regions of upwardly and downwardly extending protrusions and a through-hole disposed between the two regions. Each protrusion has a serrate portion adapted to penetrate through anodized layers of the solar module frames and the docking support surface for the solar module frames.

Abstract: There is provided an electric connector that is interposed between an in-vehicle wire cable and a train information transmission/reception apparatus. The in-vehicle wire cable includes a plurality of signal lines that transmit train information and an electrically-conductive shielded layer surrounding the signal lines. One end of a ground line is connected to the shielded layer. A casing ground is provided on a casing of the train information transmission/reception apparatus and a plurality of plug pins electrically connected to the signal lines are provided on the casing of the train information transmission/reception apparatus. The other end of the ground line is connected to an electrically-conductive connector case, which is a casing of the electric connector, and the connector case is grounded via the casing of the train information transmission/reception apparatus when the signal lines and the plug pins are electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: A 3-level power converter device with power semiconductor components including a first direct voltage positive potential terminal, a first direct voltage negative potential terminal, and first and second neutral voltage potential terminals. The first and second neutral voltage potential terminals are electrically conductively connected. The first direct voltage positive potential terminal and the first neutral voltage potential terminal form a first terminal pair, and the second neutral voltage potential terminal and the first direct voltage negative potential terminal form a second terminal pair. The first and second terminal pairs are arranged one behind another in a second direction. The first direct voltage positive potential terminal and the first neutral voltage potential terminal are arranged one above another in a third direction, and the second neutral voltage potential terminal and the first direct voltage negative potential terminal are arranged one above another in the third direction.

Abstract: A split, non-metallic electrical insulating bushing for placement on a terminating end of an electrical conduit, the bushing rotatable between a first open configuration and a second closed configuration and having first and second hemispherically shaped bushing portions. Both bushing portions have a first end and a second end. The first ends are dimensioned to rotate with respect to each other. The second end of the first bushing portion has a projecting clasp member with a hook portion, while the second end of the second bushing portion has a recess dimensioned for receipt of the projecting clasp member. The clasp member is angled relative to the recess so that the hook portion contacts the second bushing portion so as to align the first and second bushing portions as the clasp member enters the recess. The hook portion then extends through the recess to secure the bushing in its closed configuration.

Abstract: A split, non-metallic electrical insulating bushing for placement on a terminating end of an electrical conduit, the bushing rotatable between a first open configuration and a second closed configuration and having first and second hemispherically shaped bushing portions. Both bushing portions have a first end and a second end. The first ends are dimensioned to rotate with respect to each other. The second end of the first bushing portion includes a bore for receipt of a fastener, while the second end of the second bushing portion includes an aperture dimensioned for receipt of the fastener. The second end of the first insulating portion has a projecting pin and the second end of the second insulating portion has an orifice dimensioned for receipt of the projecting pin.

Abstract: Apparatus for bleeding electrical charge and methods for installing a ground stud in a composite structure. The apparatus includes a ground stud and a composite structure including a hole. In one embodiment the ground stud engages the hole in the composite structure in a transition fit. In another embodiment the ground stud is countersunk within the composite structure. Embodiments of the present methods include drilling a hole in the composite structure; inserting the ground stud into the hole such that the ground stud is in electrical contact with conductive fibers within the composite structure; securing the ground stud to the composite structure; and attaching a connective device to the ground stud such that the connective device is in electrical contact with the ground stud. In some embodiments the ground stud and the composite structure engage one another in a transition fit.

Abstract: A split electrical grounding bushing having adjacent bushing portions with insulating bushing portions having guard tabs covering a gap formed between the insulating bushing portions creating a continuous insulating ring. The bushing portions are connected by a hinge permitting the bushing to be placed over electrical conductors or wires after being installed. Gaps in the insulating bushing portion are covered by attached guard tabs improving the safety of a split electrical bushing. Locking tabs and openings are used to securely hold the insulating bushing portions onto the bushing portions. The split electrical bushing is placed on a distal end of an electrical conduit. The split bushing may be an electrical grounding bushing providing an electrical ground connection.

Abstract: An electrical connector may include a cord comprising a plurality of wires and a plug extending from the cord. The plug may include a row of conductive signal pads arranged in a plane across the plug, the pads in the row being coupled to the plurality of wires, a plurality of conductive ground traces arranged in the plane across the plug and extending between the pads in the row, with at least one trace extending between adjacent pads, and a ground pad arranged in the plane and located adjacent to the row of conductive signal pads.

Abstract: An adjustable mounting system for mounting solar panels on roofs is disclosed. The system allows a user to mount the solar panels either with or without rails. The mounting assemblies are adjustable to allow the user to mount a base plate in a chosen location (either on a roof joist or other structural member or not) and to adjust the mounting location for the panel in as many as three axis of adjustment from the location of the base plate. A system for mounting and grounding the panels at the same time is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a power supply connection structure device, a manufacturing method thereof and a circuit connection method. The device, which is used to connect an electrical appliance to a power supply, includes a live wire and neutral wire connection unit and a control unit, the control unit is switched between an activation state and an idle state, when the control unit is in the idle state, the live wire and neutral wire connection unit is not connected to the power supply; and when the control unit is in the activation state, the control unit connects the live wire and neutral wire connection unit to the power supply, thus, by using the control unit, the power supply connection structure device is safe to use, is waterproof and prevents individual from electric shock.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a first row of contact pins. The first row of contact pins comprises a first grounding pin, a second grounding pin and a first signal pin arranged between the first grounding pin and the second grounding pin. A grounding bar electrically connects the first grounding pin and the second grounding pin.

Abstract: A modular electrical system (230) comprises a number of separate components forming a four-wire system (110). The component set (230) includes receptacle junction blocks (130), two-way connectors (232), four-way connectors (236), two-way jumper cable assemblies (234), and three-way jumper cable assemblies (238). The components of the component set (230) include various configurations of male blade terminals (150) and female terminals (200) located on the individual components so that a number of differing system configurations can be achieved.

Abstract: A protective device is described for retrofitting to a wall-mounted electrical socket outlet of the kind comprising an open-fronted housing containing at least one electrical socket and a removable front plate screw-fitted to the open front of the housing and having an opening exposing said socket terminals. The protective device comprises a housing which is screw-fittable to the open-fronted socket housing in place of the original front plate and has socket terminals exposed at a front surface. The device includes a hinged flap which can be swung over the exposed socket terminals and there releasably held in place.

Abstract: Circuit board assembly including an electrical connector having a connector body having a mounting side and an array of signal contacts disposed along the mounting side. The array of signal contacts has gaps formed between adjacent signal contacts of the array. The circuit board assembly also includes a circuit board having an engagement side. The circuit board includes signal vias and ground vias that are exposed along the engagement side. The circuit board assembly also includes a grounding matrix that is positioned between the engagement side and the mounting side. The grounding matrix includes a plurality of ground contacts that are interconnected in a web-like manner to define a plurality of openings, wherein the signal contacts of the electrical connector extend through the openings to engage the signal vias. The ground contacts electrically couple the ground vias of the circuit board to a ground pathway through the electrical connector.

Abstract: A fast coupling apparatus on a media-carrying line is provided. The fast coupling apparatus includes a plug piece arranged on a first line end and a receiver piece arranged on a second line end coupled together with the plug piece, where an electrically-conductive contact sleeve is arranged on an inner periphery of the receiver piece, the electrically-conductive contact sleeve is electrically-conductively connected with the receiver piece and has a contact lip that protrudes from a surface of the contact sleeve and touches the plug piece in a connected position.