Abstract: An electrical module includes a rectangular carrier frame adapted for vertical transverse mounting on a horizontal support rail, a housing for mounting an electrical component in an open-top chamber contained in the carrier frame, and a rectangular electrical connector mounted on and extending across the upper end of the carrier frame, thereby to enclose the component and afford electrical connection with upper terminals thereof. The connector is pivotally connected at one end with the carrier frame for displacement between open and closed positions, and a fastener device serves to lock the connector in the closed position to the carrier frame. Alternatively, the ends of the connector are removably fastened to the carrier frame. Lower terminals of the component are connected with lower contacts arranged at the bottom of the chamber for connection with corresponding lower contacts of adjacent modules mounted in stacked relation on the support rail.

Abstract: A modular battery device may include a substantially planar dielectric substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface spaced from and opposite the first major surface. A plurality of conductive couplers may extend through the substrate from the first major surface to the second major surface at spaced locations. Each conductive coupler may have a first connector element disposed at the first major surface of the substrate electrically connected to an associated second connector element forming an extension extending from the second major surface of the substrate. The device may be selectively engageable with another such device by selectively mating the first connector element of a first conductive coupler on the device in mechanical and electrical engagement with the second connector element of a second conductive coupler on the other such device. Devices having batteries may be stacked to provide parallel and/or series connections.

Abstract: A signal transmission device is provided. The signal transmission device comprises a linked unit, a switch button, a data connector and a cover. The linked unit includes a first shaft, a second shaft, a first elastomer and a second elastomer. The switch button is attached/disposed on the linked unit. The data connector rotates and expands according to the first shaft and the first elastomer. The cover has a storage device to accommodate and cover the data connector. The cover rotates and expands according to the second shaft and the second elastomer.

Abstract: A contact type of electric connection building block includes a base, electric connection posts and a top cover. The base includes recesses defined in a bottom thereof and a circuit board disposed on a top thereof. First and second connection circuits and an electronic component are formed on the circuit board. The electric connection posts are mounted on the circuit board. Each electric connection post has an exterior sheath and an interior post disposed in and insulated from the exterior sheath. The exterior sheath and the interior post each is made of a conductive material and includes a contact portion. The contact portions of the exterior sheath and the interior post are located at the same level and respectively connected with the first and second connection circuits. The top cover is mounted on the base.

Abstract: The embodiments disclose a lamp assembly structure that allows a plurality of lamp assemblies to form lamps of different configurations. The lamp assembly structure includes a plurality of independent block bodies, each block body has at least one convex connector or/and at least one concave connector. At least one block body has a luminous body. At least a part of the convex connector or/and the concave connector has an electrical connection component. The electrical connection component and the luminous body are connected electrically. When one block body and its adjacent block body are assembled together, the convex connector of one of the two block bodies is plugged into the concave connector of the other of the two block bodies so as to tightly combine the two block bodies. As a result the electrical connection components of the two block bodies are connected physically and electrically.

Abstract: The invention is based on a spare handheld power tool module, having at least one interface that has at least one contact region and at least one electrical contact that is disposed at least partly in the contact region. It is proposed that the interface has at least one closure unit, which is provided for covering the contact region.

Abstract: A plug for a tool changing system for electrically connecting a tool to a robot hand, including a plug housing to be fastened on a robot arm or on a tool. The plug housing includes a contact chamber and an accommodating chamber arranged substantially above the contact chamber. A connection module having electrically conductive elements is connected to a first peripheral device. The connection module can be arranged in the contact chamber, and a wear module having electrically conductive elements to be connected to a second peripheral device. The connection module and the wear module are arranged in the accommodating chamber. The electrically conductive elements of the connection module can be connected to the electrically conductive elements of the wear module; and the accommodating chamber is arranged in a frame element which is configured separately from the plug housing. The frame element can be connected to the plug housing.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, an electronic module received in the housing, a locking member fixed to the electronic module and locked to the housing, and a releasing apparatus fixed to the housing. The releasing apparatus includes a mounting member fixed to the bracket, an operation member slidably mounted to the mounting member, a first connecting member hinged to the mounting member, and a second connecting member hinged to the first connecting member and the operation member. The operation member is pushed to drive the first connecting member and the second connecting member to rotate to raise a junction of the first and second connecting members, to resist against the locking member to be deformed and released from the housing.

Abstract: A connector device includes a male connector and a female connector attached to and detached from each other by moving the male connector in a sliding direction relative to the female connector, the male connector including plug electrodes arrayed in an arraying direction perpendicular to the sliding direction, each plug electrode including a curved part formed at one end and bent in the arraying direction, and the female connector including jack electrodes arrayed in the arraying direction, each jack electrode corresponding to one of the plug electrodes and including a connection formed at one end and projecting in a direction parallel to the sliding direction, each connection including two resilient terminal portions, and when the male connector and the female connector are mutually fitted to each other, the curved part of each plug electrode is inserted and fitted between the two resilient terminal portions of a corresponding jack electrode.

Abstract: A plug for a tool changing system for electrically connecting a tool to a robot hand, including a plug housing adapted to be fastened on a robot arm or on a tool, wherein the plug housing includes at least one contact chamber and at least one accommodating chamber, which is arranged substantially above the contact chamber; a connection module having electrically conductive elements adapted to be connected to at least one first peripheral device, wherein the connection module can be arranged in the at least one contact chamber, and a wear module having electrically conductive elements adapted to be connected to a second peripheral device; wherein the connection module and the wear module are arranged in the at least one accommodating chamber; and wherein the electrically conductive elements of the connection module can be connected to the electrically conductive elements of the wear module.

Abstract: A torsional electrical contact includes a body including a helix with N turns around an axis, N?1. The body includes first and second ends. First and second contact arms extend outwardly away from the helix. The contact arms include respective distal ends. The arms define a contact angle ?. At least one of the first and second contact arms is selectively resiliently movable toward the other of the first and second contact arms to reduce the contact angle ?. One or more contacts are installed in a module and/or connected to an electronic component. A module including first and second contacts can be configured in a first condition in which the contacts are connected directly to each other or a second condition in which the contacts are engaged with respective parts of a circuit board or other component inserted into the housing according to a disclosed method.

Abstract: A flexible magnetic interconnect is disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a module having a recess therein. A magnetic structure is moveable within the recess and a flexible circuit cooperates with the module to retain the magnetic structure within the recess. Movement of the magnetic structure is caused by magnetic attraction between the magnetic structure and an external magnetic structure. The flexible circuit includes a compliant contact, which changes shape by movement of the magnetic structure.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulating housing defining two openings, a circuit board received in the insulating housing and formed with two sets of contacts, a cover covering the insulating housing and enclosing the circuit board except the sets of contacts, and a pair of grounding shells inserted into the openings respectively. Each of the grounding shells defines an inserting opening exposed through the opening of the insulating housing and a blocking opening received in the insulating housing. One of the grounding shells connects to a grounding unit of a cord telephone base, and the other grounding shell connects to a grounding unit of a portable wireless telephone to prevent the cord telephone base and the portable wireless telephone from electrostatic influence.

Abstract: A connector system includes a first contact module terminated to a first circuit board proximate to an edge of the first circuit board. The first contact module has a first housing holding first contacts that are electrically connected to the first circuit board. The connector system also includes a second contact module terminated to a second circuit board proximate to an edge of the second circuit board. The second contact module having a second housing holding second contacts that are electrically connected to the second circuit board. A jumper module electrically connects the first contacts and the second contacts, where the jumper module is movable independently of the first and second housings between a mated state and an unmated state. The first and second contacts are electrically connected in the mated state. When the jumper module is in the unmated state, the first circuit board and the second circuit board can be brought together from a plurality of different directions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to the use of magnets, which may be permanent magnets or electromagnets, to align and physically connect two adjacent audio components, or similar electronic components. Alternatively, a groove or similar mechanical aligning configuration may be used in combination with the magnetic configuration.

Abstract: A casing mechanism according to the present invention includes a first connector fixedly mounted on a first circuit board; a second connector fixedly mounted on a second circuit board; and a stress absorbing member which absorbs stresses produced in the first connector and the second connector when the first circuit board and the second circuit board are fastened to a casing with the first connector and the second connector interconnected.

Abstract: A modular apparatus for data communication between a distribution network and a residential network is disclosed. The apparatus has a first device adapted to interface a distribution network, at least one second device adapted to interface a residential network and to be mechanically and electrically connected to the first device, and at least one interconnecting lock adapted to keep the first device and the at least one second device firmly secured to each other and to activate electrical supply between the first device and the at least one second device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a socket for electronic component which contains an electronic component. The socket for electronic component comprises a platy base, containers formed to be concaved on a front face of the base and to contain LED packages therein, connectors provided on side faces and connected to other members, supports each of which supports and fixes the LED package contained in the container and electrically connected to the LED package, heat conductors each of which is provided continuously from a bottom face side of the container to a rear face of the base and contacts the LED package contained in the container so as to conduct heat generated by the LED package, and terminals electrically connected to the other members coupled with the connectors and the supports. The heat generated by the LED package is conducted to the rear face of the base through the heat conductors, and effectively radiated to an installation member on which the socket for electronic component is mounted.

Abstract: A connector that mechanically connects and provides power to two or more telecommunication devices in series, for example a phone and an expansion module or accessory device, from a single or multiple power source is provided. In one embodiment, the connector includes a support body and a pair of outwardly extending projections for connection to a base and expansion module.

Abstract: A field device is made up of a housing including a housing part arranged as a hood, the hood including at least one opening in at least one direction, the housing including at least one connection box including at least one opening in the at least one direction of the at least one opening of the hood; and at least one electronics insert arranged inside the housing. The connection box includes a first plug-in connector and the electronics insert includes a second plug-in connector, the first plug-in connector and the second plug-in connector forming a plug-in connection between the connection box and the electronics insert.

Abstract: A portable display device is applicable to an electronic device having a socket provided with a second electrical connector. The portable display device includes a body having a display and a plurality of operating keys; an extension portion having a first end pivotably connected to the body, and a second end pluggable into the socket; a first electrical connector installed on the second end of the extension portion and engageable with the second electrical connector; and a lock member installed on the extension portion for locking the extension portion in the socket.

Abstract: A circuit comprises a first circuit portion that includes an electrically insulative first body having a first connector and a first circuit element coupled to the first body. The circuit further comprises a second circuit portion that includes an electrically insulative second body having a second connector coupled to the first connector and a second circuit element coupled to the second body. The circuit further comprises a first electrical conductor coupled to the first and second circuit elements.

Abstract: A multi-standard connection hub includes a housing (110) having a first surface (111), a second surface (112) spaced apart from the first surface, and a sidewall (113) extending between the first surface and the second surface. The multi-standard connection hub further includes a first connection port (120) at the first surface and a second connection (210) port at the sidewall. The first connection port operates according to a first standard and the second connection port operates according to a second standard.

Abstract: The present invention is a modular structure for connecting interface on front panel of pc case, which combines the case and base such that not only the connecting interfaces for input/output originally installed at back side of PC are aligned at the front panel, but all connecting interfaces which accept insertion are integrated in a modular structure as well. Consequently, PC can be connected or expanded conveniently and, with the help of one or specialized flat cables, the assembly process of connecting interface is easy.

Abstract: A stackable modular computer housing includes a rectangular frame, and top and bottom covers. The frame includes upright left and right side plates, a hollow connecting plate, two first slide portions extending respectively from top edges of the side plates, and two second sliding potions disposed below the side plates. The top cover includes a rectangular top plate and two third slide portions disposed at left and right edges of the top plate. The bottom cover includes a rectangular bottom plate, and two fourth slide portions disposed at left and right edges of the bottom plate. The third and fourth slide portions engage slidably and respectively the first and second slide portions, thereby enabling the top and bottom covers to slidably cover top and bottom sides of the frame. Two positioning plates cover front and rear openings of the frame, respectively.

Abstract: According to the invention, the busbar system comprises at least one first (2) and one second busbar block (3) with busbars (6), whereby the busbars (6) of the first busbar block (2) are electrically connected to a number of supply terminals (5) mounted in a fixed manner thereon and to the busbars (6) of the second busbar block (3) by means of a multiphase connecting plug (4).

Abstract: Module, device and method for electrically connecting modules (1–5) whereby a connecting element (9–12) is erected to carry out a lateral shift and a revolving to-and-fro movement during the movement between a first position and a second position.

Abstract: A modular base for an electrical device and an electrical device including same and also removable modules are disclosed. The modular base comprises a plurality of base components adapted to be arranged relative to each other to define a backplane comprising a plurality of module mounting locations, wherein each mounting location comprises a first electrical base connector of one base component and a second electrical base connector of another base component. A plurality of removable modules are adapted to be respectively removably connected to the backplane in the mounting locations to provide a modular electrical device. Each of the modules comprises a first module connector adapted to be mated with a first base connector of a mounting location and a second module connector adapted to be mated with a second base connector of the mounting location The backplane comprises one or more coupling devices for releasably engaging a module.

Abstract: A modular base for an electrical device and an electrical device including same and also removable modules are disclosed. The modular base comprises a plurality of base components adapted to be arranged relative to each other to define a backplane comprising a plurality of module mounting locations, wherein each mounting location comprises a first electrical base connector of one base component and a second electrical base connector of another base component. A plurality of removable modules are adapted to be respectively removably connected to the backplane in the mounting locations to provide a modular electrical device. Each of the modules comprises a first module connector adapted to be mated with a first base connector of a mounting location and a second module connector adapted to be mated with a second base connector of the mounting location The backplane comprises one or more coupling devices for releasably engaging a module.

Abstract: A modular appliance system comprising a plurality of modular appliances (12, 14, 16), a base unit (10) for supporting at least two of the modular appliances simultaneously or a free standing unit for supporting one or more modular appliances simultaneously or a free standing appliance for supporting one or more modular appliances simultaneously. Hingedly attached extensions (1) are movable between points under and around the base, free standing unit and free standing appliance. The extensions provide electric power through cordless connectors (4) and may be pivoted, hingedly attached or on slides.

Abstract: A cable connector is provided that can accomplish routing of cables in a narrow space in connecting solar cell modules to each other. A plurality of solar cell modules having solar cells embedded in a building material are installed on a base board. A positive cable and a negative cable extend from the solar cell module. A first connector is connected to a an end of one cable. A second connector is connected to an end of the other cable. The first connector and the second connector have a flat outer configuration and are connected to each other, with a thickness direction of the first connector and that of the second connector substantially coincident with each other. Each of the first connector and the second connector is connected to the respective flat cable with a thickness direction of the connector substantially coincident with that of the flat cable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a module for measuring purposes comprising an electrical or electronic circuit, which has at least one power supply connection and at least one data line connection for connecting, in the manner of a bus, to at least one other module of the same type that is also used for measuring purposes. According to the invention, the electronic circuit (80) is arranged inside a housing, the housing has a first contact surface (90) and a second contact surface (91), and the first contact surface (90) is joined to the second contact surface (91) of the other module (22, 32, 42) in a manner that permits it to be mechanically detached. The at least one power supply connection has a power supply contact (84a, 85a) in the first contact surface (90) and has a corresponding power supply contact (84b, 85b) in the second contact surface (91).

Abstract: The invention relates to a modular connection system for industrial applications having electronic modules which have at least one data distribution device and can be mounted on a mounting rail. The electronic modules have a plurality of connections, which can be contacted via universal module locations, wherein a databus and a power supply connection are located between the electronic modules mounted on the mounting rail. Connection modules are attachable to the module locations of the electronic modules and can be fastened there mechanically to produce an electrical connection between optical or electric cables and the connections.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting blank modules includes an information handling system including at least one computing component, a modular chassis, a management module, and one or more sensors. The modular chassis includes one or more slots where each slot is operable to receive either the computing module or a blank module. The computing module interfaces with the management module whereby the management module is operable to detect the presence of one or more of the computing modules in one or more of the slots. The sensors are associated with each of the slots and detect if one or more of the blank modules are installed in one or more of the slots. In addition, the sensors provide an indication to a user when one or more of the slots are empty and do contain neither a computing module or a blank module.

Abstract: An input/output device (10) includes housings (12, 120) defining a circuit board receiving cavity (25). An input/output module 160 is removably connected to the housings (12, 120). Circuit board (102) is engaged within the circuit board receiving cavity (25) and has power and data terminals (40, 60) electrically engaged therewith. Each of the power and data terminals (40, 60) have portions extending from the circuit board (102) and are adapted for being electrically engaged with complementary portions of terminals of adjacent devices in a stacked arrangement.

Abstract: A modular stackable USB hub system including a stackable USB. The stackable USB hub having an upstream power port for mounting to other upstream components in the stackable component system. The upstream power port includes an upstream power port connector, a voltage conductor and ground conductor for receiving voltage and ground from the upstream component to supply the high current requirements of the USB hub in high power applications. The stackable USB hub further includes a downstream power port for mounting to other downstream components in the modular stackable component system. The downstream power port includes a downstream power port connector, a voltage conductor and a ground conductor. The voltage and ground conductors are connected to the respective voltage and ground conductors of the USB upstream power port connector for passing voltage and ground to the downstream component connected to the downstream power port.

Abstract: An electrical adapter assembly (1) for electrically connecting an electrical connector (52) mounted a backplane (5) to an electrical component (62) of a hard disk drive (6) includes a first adapter subassembly (10) adjacent to and electrically connecting to the electrical connector (52). A second adapter subassembly (20) is placed next to and electrically connecting to the first adapter subassembly. Additionally, a pair of cable assemblies (30, 40) are placed between the second adapter subassembly and the hard disk drive and each has a pair of electrical sockets (34, 44) for electrically connecting a corresponding second receptacle connector (26, 28) of the second adapter subassembly to the electrical component of the hard disk drive.

Abstract: A docking station for a portable computer contains a platform and a movable guide bar connected to the docking station and extending over the platform. The guide bar is capable of guiding the portable computer into proper alignment with the docking station when the portable computer is placed on the guide bar and pressed downwardly into the platform. The guide bar may contain a thermally conductive guide protrusion capable of mating with a heat sink on the portable computer. Heat is transferred from the heat sink on the portable computer to the guide protrusion on the guide bar. The guide bar itself may also be thermally conductive, providing a further avenue for heat to be transferred from the portable computer to the docking station.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modularized universal serial bus hub. The USB hub includes a power unit, a basic unit, and at least one extension unit. The power unit includes a power terminal for transmitting power signals, and a power port for connecting to a power supplier. The basic unit includes a computer port connected to a computer for transmitting data signals with the computer, a basic unit power terminal connected to the power terminal of the power unit for transmitting the power signals, and a basic unit signal terminal for transmitting the power and data signals. The extension unit includes a first signal terminal connected to the basic unit signal terminal of the basic unit for transmitting the power and data signals with the basic unit, a second signal terminal for transmitting the power and data signals, and at least one device port for a connecting to at least one peripheral device. Each of the mentioned units has a modularized housing and can be mechanically connected to each other.

Abstract: A mobile computer includes an external antenna which is able to wirelessly communicate data with peripheral devices. The mobile computer includes a main body, a display portion connected with the main body, a wireless communication module disposed in the main body, an antenna for transmitting and receiving data from the wireless communication module, contact means for connecting electrically the antenna with the wireless communication module, and mounting means for mounting the antenna on the display portion.

Abstract: An electric appliance (1) comprising modules (2, 3) that can be juxtaposed to one another and interconnected using bridge elements (4) for transmitting electric signals and operating voltages. The modules (2, 3) and bridge elements (4) are provided with a pair of plug-in connectors (31) and also a pair of mating plug-in connectors (25, 26). The plug-in connectors (31) are each mounted in a cylindrical outer sleeve (36), and the mating plug-in connectors (25, 26) are mounted in cylindrical ducts or penetrations (19). An O-shaped sealing ring or gasket (38) is arranged about the circumference of each outer sleeve (36), so that the O-shaped gaskets (38) are under pressure when the outer sleeves (36) are inserted in the penetration (19) to interconnect the plug-in connectors (31) and the mating plug-in connectors (25, 26).

Abstract: A modular stackable USB hub system including a stackable USB. The stackable USB hub having an upstream power port for mounting to other upstream components in the stackable component system. The upstream power port includes an upstream power port connector, a voltage conductor and ground conductor for receiving voltage and ground from the upstream component to supply the high current requirements of the USB hub in high power applications. The stackable USB hub further includes a downstream power port for mounting to other downstream components in the modular stackable component system. The downstream power port includes a downstream power port connector, a voltage conductor and a ground conductor. The voltage and ground conductors are connected to the respective voltage and ground conductors of the USB upstream power port connector for passing voltage and ground to the downstream component connected to the downstream power port.

Abstract: A docking station for a portable computer contains a platform and a movable guide bar connected to the docking station and extending over the platform. The guide bar is capable of guiding the portable computer into proper alignment with the docking station when the portable computer is placed on the guide bar and pressed downwardly into the platform. The guide bar may contain a thermally conductive guide protrusion capable of mating with a heat sink on the portable computer. Heat is transferred from the heat sink on the portable computer to the guide protrusion on the guide bar. The guide bar itself may also be thermally conductive, providing a further avenue for heat to be transferred from the portable computer to the docking station.

Abstract: A control device (10) for electro-hydraulic support frames with a casing (11) accommodating a circuit, several plug-in connectors (20) accessible from outside the casing (11) for the connection of control leads, and with actuating control elements (13) connected to the circuit. The control elements (14, 15, 16, 17, 18) are grouped together in several exchangeable modules (27), accommodated in the casing (11), which are connected to the circuit and to each other by plug-in connecting elements (30) when installed in the casing (11). The modules (27) are exchangeable independently of each other. The operating keys of a keyboard (16) and/or an indicator unit (18) can be combined in one operating module (28), which can be removed from the casing (11). The actual control of the control device in the casing (11) and operation of the support frame is permitted to continue during the exchange of the operating module (28).

Abstract: A docking station for a portable computer contains a platform and a movable guide bar connected to the docking station and extending over the platform. The guide bar is capable of guiding the portable computer into proper alignment with the docking station when the portable computer is placed on the guide bar and pressed downwardly into the platform. The guide bar may contain a thermally conductive guide protrusion capable of mating with a heat sink on the portable computer. Heat is transferred from the heat sink on the portable computer to the guide protrusion on the guide bar. The guide bar itself may also be thermally conductive, providing a further avenue for heat to be transferred from the portable computer to the docking station.

Abstract: A chainable I/O termination block system for connecting a programmable logic controller (PLC) or other controller to I/O signals such as sensors and control relays in an automatic tooling environment. A number of modular termination blocks (20) can be conveniently chained together to provide the required number of I/O points (28) at the appropriate location on the automated tool while simultaneously providing a single connection to the PLC (10). Chainable termination blocks (20) can be connected together directly or can be distributed over the required distance using block-to-block cabling (13). An autoshifting arrangement within each chainable termination block (20) determines the bit position at the controller (10) of each I/O signal (28).

Abstract: Methods, systems and devices are described relating to a chassis for front and back inserted modules. An apparatus includes a chassis including a first module bay and a second module bay, the first module bay and the second module bay together composing both a forward section and rearward section.

Abstract: An industrial computer case structure with modular interface card expansion capability comprised of a main case and an expansion case that are both less than 2U (1U=4.445 cm) in height. The connector section of a mainboard installed inside the main case projects through an end wall of the main case. The slot connector of a unitary two-to-one expansion frame projects from one end wall of the expansion case, enabling the connection of the slot connector to the connector section of the mainboard and the connection of the two slot connectors at the other end of the expansion frame to additional interface cards. This results in the establishment of electrical continuity between the mainboard and the interface cards, while also effectively reducing overall computer case height and space occupancy.

Abstract: A signal input unit transmits detection signals derived from sensors such as switches, limit switches, or pressure switches to a programmable controller by means of serial transmission. A signal output unit transmits control signals from the programmable controller to control apparatuses such as solenoid-operated valve manifolds, indicator lamps, and buzzers by means of parallel transmission. The signal input units and the signal output units are integrated with each other into one unit and a number thereof is changeable. Further, an intermediate section and an end block are integrally assembled to the signal input units and the signal output units to construct a signal input/output apparatus.

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus docking station is provided in which a USB hub includes a housing which may receive at least one additional USB module which is connected to the USB hub without the use of an additional cable. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, up to three USB modules may be inserted into the housing in stacked arrangement. In addition, each USB module maybe used as a stand alone unit by snapping a sleeve onto the rear of the module. Still further, a USB connector is adapted for use standing vertically from a circuit board and being retained by spring clips extending through the circuit board in a direction substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the connector.