Abstract: An electronic apparatus according to various embodiments comprises: a receptacle including a plurality of GND pins, a first CC pin, and a second CC pin and to which a first USB-type plug is insertable; and at least one processor, wherein the at least one processor is configured to: determine whether an external apparatus is connected and the external apparatus supports high-speed charging, by using at least one of the first CC pin and the second CC pin; determine whether the external apparatus supports an audio signal output, by using at least one of the plurality of GND pins, when the external apparatus is determined to support the high-speed charging; and transmit and receive at least one of data or electricity to and from the external apparatus, on the basis of whether the external apparatus supports the high-speed charging and the audio signal output. In addition, other embodiments are possible.

Abstract: Disclosed is a safety connector which can prevent “latch-up” of a battery management system (BMS) for managing a battery in a hybrid electric vehicle. The BMS connector requires that connectors be inserted into a connector base in a specific order. In particular, a first connector must first be inserted into a first connector insertion port to unlock a locking module disposed between the first connector insertion port and a second connector insertion port before any connector can be inserted into the second connector port.

Abstract: For connection and disconnection of both connectors with ease and assurance in a narrow work space and connection, and for disconnection of a safety circuit unit without mistakes and in a saved-space, a low-insertion-force connector assembly 53 is provided with one connector receiving the one terminal and other connector 27 receiving a mating terminal, wherein the one connector includes a driving lever 6 having a rotative circular-arc-shaped gear part 13, and, pivotally supported along a wall part 17 of the one connector, a gear wheel part 11 engaged with the gear part, and a gear member 4 having a spiral groove engaged with a driven projection 37 of the other connector, wherein the safety circuit unit 8 is slidably disposed in the one connector, a small connector 38 for connection is disposed in the other connector, thereby the driving lever 6, at a provisional position, prevents the safety circuit unit from rotating in a connecting direction of the safety circuit unit, and, at a connecting position, allows

Abstract: A motor programming tool is disclosed for associating with a connection block of a motor and sending signals to a programmable controller of the motor, where the connection block includes a plurality of terminals coupled to the controller. The programming tool includes a tool body with an interface generally corresponding with the connection block of the motor, wiring operable to carry the signals, and a plurality of terminal connecting assemblies to associate with the motor terminals. The tool body includes a shiftable locking mechanism operable to selectively secure the tool body relative to the electrical connection block of the motor.

Abstract: The present relates to an electrical connector system which includes a first connector assembly having a first connector and a second connector to be coupled one to the other; a second connector assembly having a third connector and a housing contiguous to the first connector, the housing having an open connecting face for receiving within a complementary part of the third connector so as to perform a coupling one to the other. This connector system may include a movable element which is movable between two positions, i.e.: a “first position” in which it masks at least partially the open connecting face, so that it makes impossible the coupling with the third connector; a “second position” in which it does not mask the front open connecting face, so that it makes possible the coupling with the third connector; the movable element being able to be moved into the “second position” only when said first and second connectors are fully coupled together.

Abstract: An electrical panel assembly comprised of individual electrical panel modules. The electrical panel modules comprise a first receptacle comprising transmitting electrical contacts to interface with a first connector comprising receiving electrical contacts and a first rotation ring for facilitating contact between the transmitting electrical contacts and the receiving electrical contacts, where the first rotation ring rotates between an open position permitting connection or disconnection of the first connector from the receptacle and a closed position preventing connection or disconnection of the first connector from the first receptacle. The first electrical panel module interacts with a second electrical panel module in a manner that the absence of the first connector in the first receptacle prevents the second electrical panel module from accepting a second connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a first connector including a first interlock terminal, a first connecting terminal, and a first interlock connector for holding the first interlock terminal, and a second connector including a second interlock terminal electrically connected to the first interlock terminal, and a second connecting terminal engaged with the first connecting terminal. The second connector further includes a second interlock connector engaged with the first interlock connector and holding the second interlock terminal, a fit detecting portion movable in conjunction with the second interlock connector for detecting a fit state of the first connector and the second connector, and a rod for connecting the second interlock connector to the fit detecting portion. The second interlock connector includes an interlock female connector including a U-shaped portion substantially U-shaped in a side cross sectional view.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes two connector parts each having a high-load (“HL”) housing with an HL contact and a low-load (“LL”) housing with a LL contact. One LL housing is movable relative to the other LL housing. The parts are movable to join and separate from one another. The HL housings join upon the parts joining such that the HL contacts join and establish a HL connection. The LL housings join after the one LL housing moves toward the other LL housing while the parts are joined such that the LL contacts join and establish a LL connection. The LL connection is prevented from being established until the HL connection is established as the LL housings are prevented from joining until the HL housings join. The HL connection is prevented from separating until the LL connection is separated as the HL housings are prevented from separating until the LL housings separate.

Abstract: A connection assembly for offsetting tilting caused by weight difference between two objects includes a first male connector, a second male connector linearly misaligned with the first male connector, a first female connector and a second female connector linearly misaligned with the first female connector. Both the first and second male connectors are formed on a first object and both the first and second female connectors are formed on a second object. Due to the misaligned relationship, weight of the combination between the first object and the second object is redistributed to avoid tilting.

Abstract: A disk array system including: at least one channel control portion for receiving an input/output request of data from an information processor and exchanging the data with the information processor; at least one disk control portion for exchanging the data with a disk drive in accordance with the input/output request; a cache memory for storing the data exchanged between the channel control portion and the disk control portion; a cache switch for forming a communication path between the channel control portion and the cache memory; a shared memory for storing the input/output request exchanged between the channel control portion and the disk control portion; and at least one disk drive unit including the disk drive, and a canister for storing the disk drive; wherein the canister is provided with a power unit for supplying electric power to the drive device for driving the disk drive.

Abstract: An installation coupler is disclosed for connecting a first cable (306) to a second cable (330) in and installation for supplying power to at least two workstations (322) via a free set of plug pin socket contacts (314) and via the second cable (330). The first cable (306) has a double female installation socket (300) with two sets of contacts (314) and the second cable (330) has a male installation plug (304) that can be plugged into at least one of the sets of contacts (314), with a predetermined orientation of the plug (304) relative to the set of contacts (314). The installation plug (304) includes a protruding stop (307) that partly obstructs the lower one of the sets of contacts (314) when the plug is incorrectly connected to the upper set, and that is clear of the contacts (314) when the plug (304) is correctly connected to the lower set. The protruding stop (307) thus prevents the simultaneous connection of the plugs (304) of more than one second cable (330), to the double female socket (300).

Abstract: Systems and methods for operatively connecting processor banks in large computer systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a first bank of processors, a second bank of processors spaced apart from the first bank of processors, and a connector assembly configured to operatively connect at least a portion of the first bank of processors to at least a portion of the second bank of processors. The connector assembly can include a first connector unit having a plurality of first connector sets and a second connector unit having a plurality of corresponding second connector sets. At least one of the first and second connector units is movable relative to the other one of the first and second connector units to at least approximately concurrently engage the plurality of first connector sets with the plurality of corresponding second connector sets.

Abstract: Systems and methods for operatively connecting processor banks in large computer systems are disclosed herein. In one embodiment, a computer system includes a first bank of processors, a second bank of processors spaced apart from the first bank of processors, and a connector assembly configured to operatively connect at least a portion of the first bank of processors to at least a portion of the second bank of processors. The connector assembly can include a first connector unit having a plurality of first connector sets and a second connector unit having a plurality of corresponding second connector sets. At least one of the first and second connector units is movable relative to the other one of the first and second connector units to at least approximately concurrently engage the plurality of first connector sets with the plurality of corresponding second connector sets.

Abstract: The invention provides an apparatus, system, and method for enabling the installation of an installable device configured with a required component in a receiving device. A component deactivated interlock obstructs the installation of the installable device when not configured with the required component. The invention makes use of an extendable and retractable plunger disposed upon the installable device, a stop barrier disposed upon the receiving device, and an actuator disposed upon the required component. The plunger normally extends beyond the installable device, and upon contacting the stop barrier of the receiving device obstructs the installation. Upon a physical connection of the required component with the installable device, the actuator retracts the plunger, thereby enabling the installation of the installable device.

Abstract: A cooking assembly includes a tray unit mounted detachably on a base member, and a plug. The tray unit includes a cooking tray, and a socket casing fixed to the cooking tray. The plug is insertable into the socket casing. A spring-biased latch is disposed movably in the socket casing, and is pushed by the plug to move from a first position to a second position upon insertion of the latter into the socket casing. The latch engages the base member when the latch is disposed at the second position, and disengages the base member when the latch is disposed at the first position.

Abstract: An electrical connector locking system includes a first connector receptacle provided on an electrical connector box, a lock cover joinable to a first electrical connector inserted to the first connector receptacle, and a first engagement portion provided on the lock cover. The lock cover is pivotably supported by a pivot base and the first engagement portion is engageable with a second engagement portion provided on the first electrical connector. A double locking mechanism is thus formed by the first electrical connector engaging with the first connector receptacle upon insertion therein, and by the lock cover pivoting to a position where the first engagement portion engages with the second engagement portion on the first electrical connector.

Abstract: Disclosed is an improved memory card connector having contact heads to make contact with the contacts of a memory card when inserted in the card receptacle of the memory card connector. It comprises contact limiting means responsive to insertion of the memory card into the card receptacle for preventing the contact heads from touching anywhere on the way to the contacts of the memory card.

Abstract: An electrical connection box (1) is provided with a unit housing (11) for holding an electrical-part mounted unit (21) that is selectively attached thereto in accordance with specifications of the connection box, and a dummy connector housing (12) arranged adjacent to the unit housing. When the unit is not attached to the connection box, a connector (22) of a wire harness, which connector is employed for connection of the unit, can be fitted to the dummy connector housing. When the unit is attached, a free end of a flexible piece (17), which is formed integrally with a partition wall arranged at a location where the two housings (11, 12) are adjoined to each other, is displaced by the unit (21) into the dummy connector housing to thereby prevent the wire harness connector (22) from being fitted to the dummy connector housing, and the connector (22) becomes connectable to the connector of the unit (21).

Abstract: A locking cover plate and locking device respectively, control access to a receptacle and inhibit removal of a plug from a receptacle of a power distribution panel having a sequential coupling guard at a row of receptacles. The first locking cover plate rotates to lock and unlock a receptacle by covering the receptacle using a cover plate portion and uncovering the cover plate portion from the receptacle, respectively. The locking device rotates to lock and unlock a plug in the last receptacle by inhibiting removal of the plug from the receptacle using a tab portion and allowing removal of the plug by rotating the tab portion, respectively.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed, the assembly comprising: A first connector member having a first terminal portion and a second terminal portion, the second terminal portion movable relative to the first terminal portion; and a second connector member having first and second terminal portions adapted for mating engagement with the first and second terminal portions, respectively, of the first connector member. A lever, preferably an assist lever for drawing the first and second connector members into a fully mated condition, is provided on the first connector member, the lever defining a first position wherein the lever blocks the second terminal portion of the first connector member from movement into mating engagement with the second terminal portion of the second connector member, and a second position, wherein the second terminal portion of the first connector member is movable into mating engagement with the second terminal portion of the second connector member.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for improving RF contact positioning in a RF test socket is disclosed. The RF test socket comprises a housing having a plurality of notches along one side for clamping to a RF test board and postioning a plurality of contacts in the notches between the housing and the RF test board. The plurality of notches are formed in a step fashion wherein when the housing is clamped to the RF test board, the housing deflects such that the plurality of contacts contact the RF test board with equal force. The plurality of notches are lower in a center of the housing and higher along the edges thereby defining a catenary shape of notches along the housing and are further machined to a specific height for applying equal force or the plurality of contacts.