Abstract: A flex circuit blind attachment apparatus is provided and includes a plate, a fastening member affixable to the plate and configured to draw the plate toward and away from a circuit board and jaws supportively disposed on the plate. The jaws are configured to be opened with the plate being drawn toward the circuit board such that a pin of a flex connector to be connected to the circuit board is released by the jaws following disconnection of the flex connector and the circuit board. The jaws are also configured to capture the pin with the plate being drawn away from the circuit board prior to connection of the flex connector and the circuit board.

Abstract: A male connector housing has a first projection whose leading end projects backward beyond a rear end of a female connector housing when the male connector housing is placed at a location where the male connector housing starts to fit into the female connector housing, and a first recess that is formed in a leading end of the first projection so that a tip of another rod-shaped member can be inserted; wherein the female connector housing has a second projection that is provided so as to oppose the leading end of the first projection, and a first contact surface that an exterior surface of the middle portion of the rod-shaped member whose tip is inserted into the first recess can contact. The rod-shaped member is utilized as a lever for bringing the male connector housing and the female connector housing into a fit connection.

Abstract: A quick-detachable modular jack and face panel mounting structure includes a face panel, an inner positioning frame mounted at the back side of the face panel for holding multiple modular jacks in the face panel in a row, a limiter plate vertically movably mounted in the inner positioning frame, and control rods held down in the inner positioning frame by the limiter plate to lock the modular jacks and respectively horizontally movable to unlock the respective modular jacks.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector, a coupling electrical connector and an electrical connector assembly, the electrical connector including a guiding protuberance protruding from its socket face parallel to a coupling direction, the coupling electrical connector being designed with a guiding pocket for receiving the guiding protuberance. In order to improve the strength of a connection between the two electrical connectors, even when the electrical connector assembly experiences vibrations, the invention provides that at least one of the electrical connectors includes a fixing element which is elastically deformable on at least one section along a direction perpendicular to the coupling direction according to the invention.

Abstract: An interface having a receiver and a test adapter. The receiver has a body and a latch post connected to the body. The latch post has a body, a neck, and a tip with the tip being larger than the neck. The test adapter has a frame and an engagement assembly. The engagement assembly has a drive shaft having first and second ends, a drive knob connected to the first end of the drive shaft, a drive nut connected to the drift shaft near the second end of the drive shaft. The drive nut has a threaded interior portion. The drive assembly further has a drive screw and a drive screw housing. The drive screw has a threaded exterior portion such that the threaded exterior portion of the drive screw engages with the threaded interior portions of the drive nut. A spring extends from the drive screw longitudinally away from the threaded portion of the drive screw. The spring has an enlarged portion at its distal end for gripping the neck of the latch post.

Abstract: An assembly having a male and female plug. The female plug has an elongate cavity extending along a longitudinal axis and having in the cavity signal conducting elements. The male plug has an outer surface positioned partly within the cavity with signal conducting elements provided on the outer surface, and clicking elements. The female plug has clicking elements that click or latch together with the clicking elements of the male plug when it is introduced into the female plug along the longitudinal axis. The signal conducting elements engage one another when the clicking elements of the male and female plugs are clicked together. The clicking elements of the female plug are positioned, in a cross section in a plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, symmetrically relative to a center point, in the plane, between positions of the clicking elements.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for power wiring. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a splice box comprising (i) a plug having a plurality of plug pins, each plug pin of the plurality of plug pins for coupling to a conductor within a cable adapted for coupling to a power line; (ii) a first pin receptacle for coupling to a first guide pin of a connector; and (iii) a first pair of retention bars disposed within the first pin receptacle, the first pair of retention bars for retaining the first guide pin.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connecting structure of a lamp head base (2) and a lamp tube base (3). The lamp head base (2) includes an upper cover (21) and a lower cover (22) to engage with each other. The lower cover (22) has two troughs (221) which face downward and a through hole (222) disposed between the two troughs (221). A locking base (5) is connected to the lower cover (22). The locking base (5) includes a press surface (51) which is exposed outside an outer surface of the lower cover (22) and a hook (52) at an inner end thereof. The hook (52) is located above the through hole (222). The lamp tube base (3) includes two tubular sleeves (31) to fix two feet (41) which extend upward from a lamp tube (4), a connecting portion (32) to secure the two tubular sleeves (31), and a locking slot (33) disposed above the connecting portion (32).

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a base and a fixing assembly. The assembly includes a shaft, at least one positioning post, and at least one connecting bar. The shaft is slidably connected to the base and able to slide toward a first direction. The at least one positioning post is slidably connected to the base and able to slide toward a second direction. A threaded pole protrudes from each of the at least one positioning post. Ends of each of the at least one connecting bar is rotatably connected to the shaft and one of the at least one positioning post, respectively. The sliding of the shaft toward the first direction causes the at least one positioning post to slide toward the second direction, and when the shaft is caused to slide from a first position to a second position, the at least one threaded pole engages another electrical connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refractory mounting unit for ceiling mounted or wall mounted electric devices and comprises: a refractory housing (1) having at least one wall and an inner and an outer side; the at least one wall comprising one section (9), in which internal contacts (6) are directed to an inner side of the housing (1), external contacts (7) are directed to an outer side of the housing (1) and a line-through (8) is integrated as part of the at least one wall for electrically interconnecting the internal contacts and external contacts (7), a plug (2) having a side being form-closed to the one section (9) of the at least one wall at the outer side of the housing (1), the side comprising contacts (12) for contacting the external contacts (7) of the housing (1), and a clamp (3) for clamping the plug (2) against the one section of the at least one wall.

Abstract: An electrical assembly is disclosed that provides evidence of tampering. The assembly includes a plug housing with a seal cover attached thereto. A wire dress cover is attached over the seal cover, and a locking insert is placed through the wire dress cover and is held in place by a serialized lock-wire. The locking insert overlies a jack screw, which prevents the disconnection of the plug housing or removal of a wire cover without first removing the locking insert or lock-wire.

Abstract: A cable connection device (7) for operatively connecting two sections of cable (3) (see FIG. 1) comprises: first and second parts (9, 10) for respective connection to the first and second cable sections, said first and second parts (9, 10) having mutually engageable components (15, 16) for releasably locking the two parts together; and a release mechanism (17, 19, 31) which when activated permits the first and second parts to separate, said mechanism comprising means (31) for forcibly separating the first and second parts.

Abstract: An electrical assembly is disclosed that provides evidence of tampering. The assembly includes a plug housing with a seal cover attached thereto, the seal cover including latching arms. A wire dress cover is attached over the seal cover, and a locking element is placed through the wire dress cover and is rotatably latched in place to the latching arms. The locking element overlies a jack screw, which prevents the disconnection of the plug housing or removal of a wire cover without first removing the locking element.

Abstract: A wearable modular interface strap device for supporting multiple module units comprising a flexible strap with a plurality of electrically connected nodes acting as docking points to serial bus interface and mechanically connect removable modules, with the strap being 10 mechanically lockable in a loop by a clasp containing hub and host circuitry to enable network communication between modules and to a universal connector plug for recharging and data-exchange when the connector plug has been released from the clasp. Said strap containing a plurality of electrical wires between control circuitry and nodes and arranged to be wearable as a wristband, alternatively as a wrist device that when opened forms a curved handset with audio input and outputs at alternate ends, or arranged in a necklace configuration.

Abstract: A device for connecting and supporting electrical fixtures includes a male electrical plug, a mating female electrical socket and a releasable latch assembly for both holding the plug in the socket and mechanically mounting the fixture on a supporting surface or an electrical box. The plug is provided with concentric, ring shaped male connectors that are matingly received within similarly shaped female recesses in the socket to allow the fixture to be rotated to any of a plurality or mounting orientations. The releasable latch assembly is controlled by the stroke of a simple push rod operated by a user's thumb or finger.

Abstract: Arrangements and methods are provided for electrically and mechanically coupling a lighting arm to a wiring body. An exemplary arrangement includes a fixture arm, a wiring body, a socket, and a plug. The exemplary socket is affixed to one of the fixture arm and the wiring body, and includes a socket opening and at least one socket electrical contact. The exemplary socket opening includes an outer end, an inner end, and a first mating portion on an internal surface of the socket opening. The exemplary plug is affixed to the other of the fixture arm and the wiring body, and includes a plug body and at least one plug electrical contact. The exemplary plug body includes an end portion, a side portion, and a second mating portion disposed on the side portion. The second mating portion is configured to engage the first mating portion when the plug is coupled with the socket.

Abstract: A Universal Serial Bus socket-equipped arrangement (USB-SEA) configured for mating with a Universal Serial Bus (USB) plug having a plug metal housing and an aperture disposed in the plug metal housing. The arrangement includes a plug-receiving cavity configured to receive the USB plug. The arrangement further includes a spring-loaded mechanism disposed within the plug-receiving cavity. The spring-loaded mechanism is biased toward an interior region of the plug-receiving cavity. The spring-loaded mechanism is also configured to slide along the connector metal housing of the USB plug when the USB plug is inserted into the plug-receiving cavity and to movably mate with the aperture disposed in the plug metal housing when the USB plug is in a terminal mating position with the USB socket assembly. The spring-loaded mechanism represents one of a spring-loaded ball and a spring-loaded pin.

Abstract: An engagement system having a spring lock design to initially attach the two halves of the system together. After which the use of a multi start Acme lead screw provides a, consistent, low torque means of engagement. Although the engager requires the use of lubrication, to be applied initially, the lube is contained in a sealed environment. This eliminates the risk of contamination to electrical components and eliminates the need to apply additional lube during the products life. Because the present invention allows the ACME threads to be “meshed” at all times, it also eliminates the possibly of cross-threading.

Abstract: A device for connecting and supporting electrical fixtures includes a male electrical plug, a mating female electrical socket and a releasable latch assembly for both holding the plug in the socket and mechanically mounting the fixture on a supporting surface or an electrical box. The plug is provided with concentric, ring shaped male connectors that are matingly received within similarly shaped female recesses in the socket to allow the fixture to be rotated to any of a plurality or mounting orientations. The releasable latch assembly is controlled by the stroke of a simple push rod operated by a user's thumb or finger. A cover may be used for covering the socket when a plug is not installed.

Abstract: A battery pack for a cordless power tool and a cordless power tool and battery pack combination includes the battery pack having a retention member that pivotally engages a retention member of the power tool and a latch system in which one of the battery pack and power tool has a ball and the other of the power tool and battery pack has a latch that engages the ball. Spring biased actuators may be used to open the latch to enable insertion or release of the ball from the latch.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises first and second connectors (20 and 40), each having contact portions arranged in a direction perpendicular to the plugging direction. The first connector (20) has a pair of guide portions (36) provided at sides thereof and each having guide surfaces (36A and 36B). The second connector comprises (40) has a pair of guided portions (41), each having a guided surface (41A) which is guided by the guide surface when the second connector is plugged into the first connector. At least one of the guide and guided surfaces has a relief recess (36C and 41C) in a middle thereof to permit large inclination of the second connector with respect to the first connector when the second connector is removed from the first connector.

Abstract: A plug connector and printed circuit board assembly and method include a snap-on fastening arrangement wherein a row of resilient contacts on the plug connector are brought into engagement with a corresponding row of strip contacts carried by a planar surface of the printed circuit board, whereupon the plug connector is fastened to the printed circuit board in such a manner as to compress the resilient contacts against the strip contacts.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a male element which has a spring-loaded lock element and a female wall socket that has a lock element-accommodating opening defined therein. The spring-loaded lock element is operated by means of a screw driver-accommodating element located on the male element.

Abstract: The invention relates to the support of light electric appliances such as light fittings and small fans. The device according to the invention provides a plug and socket combination powering and supporting an appliance in a manner allowing the user to change its orientation. The combination is particularly useful where there is a frequent need to move light appliances from one location to another. The combination comprises a fixable socket and a plug revolvable therein for conducting electric power and for mechanically supporting in a desired orientation an appliance receiving the power.

Abstract: One embodiment of the invention is a mechanism for attaching a first component to a second component, wherein the second component includes at least two mounting posts, the mechanism comprising a mounting block having at least two holes, through each of which a respective mounting post passes, and a retaining channel, whereby the at least two holes are located in the retaining channel; and a screw actuator that is located in the retaining channel, wherein the screw actuator includes an attachment portion that is fixedly attached to the mounting block and at least two sliding portions, whereby the at least two sliding portions move to engage the at least two mounting posts against a side of the retaining channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical device with a modular construction, comprising at least one equipment module (1), preferably several equipment modules (1), the module(s) being fixed onto a mounting rail (2). To mount or dismount a module (1) from a mounting rail (2) in a simple manner, the module (1) is fixed onto an adapter (3) for mounting on the mounting rail (2). The adapter (3) for one embodiment fulfills its fixing function by use of a bistable snap-on process and is configured in such a way that no tool is required for the manual mounting or dismounting process. This adapter (3) includes an actuator button (8) used to move catch hooks (5) against spring forces to enable mounting and dismounting of the equipment module (1) to the adapter (3) and also to move catch hooks (18) or (23) to enable mounting and dismounting of adapter (3) to the mounting rail (2).

Abstract: A connector for making an electrical connection with a mating interface (17) includes a hollow conductor (1) within which is included a member (9) which is relatively movable with respect to the conductor (1). Resilient means (12), which may be a spring, is located between the conductor (1) and member (9). In a first state of the connector, the conductor (1) and member (9) are in a relative position in which the resilient means (12) exerts a force between them urging them together. Following a mechanical connection made between the member (9) and the mating interface (17), the connector is set in a second state in which the force applied by the resilient means (12) takes effect, moving the conductor (1) and member (9) towards one another to make an electrical connection between the conductor (1) and the mating interface (17). This allows a connection to be made with only minimal force and no torque, making it suitable for fragile connections.

Abstract: A root portion of the terminal connecting section of one of the male terminals that projects outward is provided with a fitting section to be fitted into a female holder. The fitting section of the male holder is fitted into the insertion hole of the female holder.

Abstract: A connector has a board with a plurality of contact pads electrically connected to a plurality of signal lines on one side. The connector also has a modularized structural unit on the other side. The structural unit includes a plurality of spring contacts as the mate to which the contact pads are electrically connected. The connector further has a shaft provided near the central part of the board and perpendicular to the board and a roller provided on the structural unit. To combine the contact pads and the contacts, the shaft is rotated to cause the rollers to engage with a projecting part provided at the tip of the shaft. The roller is provided higher in position than the circuit board on which the connector is to be mounted.

Abstract: High-power coaxial signal lines, as used for example in television transmitters, employ patch panels with coaxial connections typically 7 cm to 30 cm in diameter to permit rerouting of signals. Like smaller patch panels, these use U-shaped coaxial links; rigid U-links for this application may be a meter between centers and weigh many kilograms. A patch panel handle and latch mechanism includes a gripping handle element integral with a latching element, the combination of which permits the user to grasp a pair of handles, release the latches retaining a U-link, remove the U-link from its position on the patch panel, and reposition the U-link without altering grip. Unlike previous designs, the novel handle/latch mechanism avoids hammers and clamps, as well as avoiding grasping large, fragile, possibly hot or dirty equipment, allowing the task to be performed with integral handles.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a high density electrical connector which can provide 80 or more twinax connections per linear inch in a 20 millimeter card slot. In a typical electronic system package, 20 millimeters is the spacing from center line to center line of the adjacent parallel daughtercards. Twinax cable is coaxial cable that contains two inner conducting wires rather than one. The two inner conducting wires provide two physical channels. Coaxial cable is called “coaxial” because it includes one physical channel that carries the signal surrounded (after a layer of insulation) by another concentric physical channel, both running along the same axis. The outer channel serves as ground.

Abstract: The connector of the present invention is capable of insertion and removal of a plug having an unmoving section and a moving section that is movable with respect to the unmoving section. The connector includes a plug fixing member for fixing the unmoving section by movement of the moving section and the unmoving section in a plug insertion direction along with insertion of the plug into the connector, and for releasing the unmoving section by shifting of the moving section with respect to the unmoving section in a plug removal direction. On this account, it is possible to fix and release the plug according to the movement of the moving section of the plug.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for retaining and aligning a connector to a mating connector on a printed wiring board with a retainer bracket. The retaining bracket is especially useful when there is a bend in the cable. Female contacts in a coax cable assembly mounted to a P0 connector make it difficult to keep the P0 female contacts in a vertical position satisfactory for mating with male contacts located on a motherboard. The retainer bracket snaps directly onto the P0 shell eliminating any stack up problems and assisting with alignment of the P0 female contacts giving a more accurate vertical registration for mating. The connector bracket snaps onto the P0 shell with snap pins and is aligned with at least one alignment pin.

Abstract: In order for an operator to perceive a lock completion of the mechanical connection between a connector of an ultrasonic probe and a socket of an ultrasonic diagnostic equipment main body, the following structure is provided. In the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, the ultrasonic probe includes a connector portion having a lock mechanism (a cam shaft penetrating a connector, a conductive movable contact/lock pin projecting from the cam shaft, and a connector lock releasing handle), and an ultrasonic probe main body. The ultrasonic diagnostic equipment main body includes a socket having connection hole H for connecting the connector, a locking confirming contact points for conducting by being in contact with the movable contact/lock pin as the connection with the connector being mechanically locked, LED for illuminating under conduction, and a safety circuit for allowing for starting scanning when conducting.

Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method which enable microcomponents to be electrically coupled in a desirable manner are disclosed. More specifically, electrical coupling mechanisms are disclosed, which are suitable for providing an electrical coupling between two or more microcomponents. One electrical coupling mechanism provided herein, which may be utilized to provide a flexible coupling between two or more microcomponents, is a ribbon cable. Such a ribbon cable may include one or more electrically isolated conducting “rows,” which may enable communication of electrical signals between two or more microcomponents coupled to such ribbon cable. An electrical connector, such as an electrical snap connector, is also provided herein, which is suitable for electrically coupling two or more microcomponents.

Abstract: There is provided an insertion and withdrawal connector apparatus in which a plurality of connectors can move only in a range of capable of engaging and separating with and from a plurality of mating connectors within a connector receiving body. A connector receiving body (1) has a pair of parallel frames (3), a pair of frame blocks (4) positioned at both end portions, and a plurality of partition members (5). One connector (10) and one mating connector are received in each of a plurality of space portions, that is, receiving chambers partitioned by a pair of frames, a pair of frame blocks, and a plurality of partition members. Each of the partition members has a pair of lances (5f, 5g) having a spring characteristic and each of the connectors has a pair of interlocking groove portions (10g) on both side surfaces.

Abstract: An adaptor for quickly connecting a computer cable connection to a receiving member including a body, a first and second port connector, and a biasing member. The biasing member maintains ratchet like teeth particularly useful in grasping internal threading such as that found in computer port housing. The connection apparatus securingly connects a traditional jack screw-type receiving member cable connection to a receiving member via actuation of the biasing member. The biasing member may preferably be a resilient member such as a spring or spring-like mechanism.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for mounting an electronic component within a housing is provided comprising a modular equipment rack bracket for electronic equipment including a first and second mounting bracket arm for mounting to a housing rack assembly and a frame member for supporting a plurality of electrical supply cabling, signal cabling or data cabling and the like. The first and second mounting bracket arms are affixed to the front of the housing rack assembly and have associated therewith a plurality of fastener openings for attaching electronic components thereto. The frame member is coupled to one of a plurality of coupling means of the first and second mounting bracket arms allowing the electronic component to be affixed to the mounting bracket in either a front-facing forward configuration or a rear-facing forward configuration without removing the affixed first and second mounting bracket arms from the rack housing assembly.

Abstract: A fastener for fastening and releasing a first electrical contact on a cable with a second electrical contact on a computer component, and a method for fastening and releasing the first and second electrical contacts, are shown and described. The computer component generally has an attachment orifice defining a fastening axis. In one embodiment, the fastener has a body, an elongated casing, an engagement element and an actuator. The elongated casing can project from the body along the fastening axis when the first and second electrical contacts are aligned for engagement. The engagement element can be positioned along the casing at a location spaced apart from the body. The casing and/or the engagement element is movable between release and fasten positions. In the release position, the engagement element is generally near the fastening axis and the casing and/or the engagement element is generally configured to be received in the attachment orifice.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an electromechanically controlled electronic interface plug. The interface plug provides electrical connection with a complementary connector while providing electromechanical control over the ability to disconnect or decouple the interface plug. When the prevention mechanism is in an engaged position it prevents decoupling the interface plug. When the prevention mechanism is in a disengaged position it allows decoupling the interface plug. An electrical signal controls whether the prevention mechanism moves from the engaged to the disengaged position. An electronic controller provides the electrical signal when it is determined safe to allow the interface plug to decouple. The electromechanical interface plug is especially useful in notebook computer docking/undocking applications where the notebook computer must be in a safe state before undocking can occur.

Abstract: A plug connector comprises an insulating housing, a shielding (44), contacts (39) mounted in the housing, at least one element (55) to latch the plug connector in a receptacle connector, and a button (60) to operate the latch element. A locating peg (51) is to be received in a chamber of the receptacle connector. The housing comprises an inner (37) section, made as a contact block accommodating the contacts and an outer section in the form of interconnected top (49) and bottom (50) covers and including the locating peg(s) and the button.

Abstract: A connector for making an electrical connection with a mating interface (17) includes a hollow conductor (1) within which is included a member (9) which is relatively movable with respect to the conductor (1). Resilient means (12), which may be a spring, is located between the conductor (1) and member (9). In a first state of the connector, the conductor (1) and member (9) are in a relative position in which the resilient means (12) exerts a force between them urging them together. Following a mechanical connection made between the member (9) and the mating interface (17), the connector is set in a second state in which the force applied by the resilient means (12) takes effect, moving the conductor (1) and member (9) towards one another to make an electrical connection between the conductor (1) and the mating interface (17). This allows a connection to be made with only minimal force and no torque, making it suitable for fragile connections.

Abstract: A protector panel receives plug-in protector modules. The panel has a plurality of pin receiving holes. The panel has a plurality of members depending from its bottom. Each of the at pin receiving holes has a respective pair of the depending members adjacent to and on opposite sides of that hole. Each member has a boss at an end of the member. A printed wiring board is attached to the panel, beneath the depending members. The printed wiring board has wirings on its surface. The printed wiring board has a plurality of holes, each aligned with a respective pin receiving hole of the panel. The printed wiring board has a resilient elongated member adjacent to each hole of the printed wiring board. The elongated members, which ensure electrical contact between the pins and wiring on the printed wiring board, have a conductive material on them.

Abstract: In a half-fitting prevention connector (1), a flexible lock arm (5) is formed on a housing (4) of a male connector (2) and has a slide slot (8). A spring member (11), which is attachable to the housing (4), includes a slide member (14) slidably supported by the housing (4), and a compression spring (12), wherein a front end portion of the compression spring (12) is integrally formed with the slide member (14). A rear end portion of the compression spring (12) is fixedly secured to the housing (4). The slide member (14) has an abutment portion (16) abutted against a stopper projection (26) of a housing (21) of a female connector (3), and a guide frame (15) which is slidably guided in and along the slide slot (8).

Abstract: A connector element 5 removably holding a card 2 containing stored data is mounted within a case 100 such that the connector element is slidable in the card 2 insert/eject direction, this connector element 5 being normally urged in the card 2 eject direction by springs SP1, SP2. A connector element mounting member 120 is provided with a locked portion 125 detained by a locking member 143 urged rightward by a spring 142 when the connector element 5 has been slid in the card 2 insert direction, and the locking member 143 is unlocked by leftward motion thereof by means of magnetic attraction by a solenoid 140 operated by a switch 147.

Abstract: An adaptor for quickly connecting a computer cable connection to a receiving member including a body, a first and second port connector, and a biasing member. The biasing member maintains ratchet like teeth particularly useful in grasping internal threading such as that found in computer port housing. The connection apparatus securingly connects a traditional jack screw-type receiving member cable connection to a receiving member via actuation of the biasing member. The biasing member may preferably be a resilient member such as a spring or spring-like mechanism.

Abstract: A clasp mechanism connector for quickly connecting a computer cable to a receiving member includes a body, a port connector and a biasing member. The biasing member maintains ratchet like teeth particularly useful in grasping internal threading such as that found in computer port housing. The connection apparatus securingly connects the cable connector to a traditional jack screw-type receiving member via actuation of the biasing member. The biasing member may preferably be a resilient member such as a spring or spring-like mechanism.

Abstract: A connection between a one and another electrical connector uses a cable terminating assembly with at least one sidewall compartment in which a terminal end of a latch element is disposed. The terminal end of the latch element has a bell shaped cut out formed in it which cooperates with a guide post associated with the other of said connectors so that upon movement of the two connectors toward one another in locking engagement between the two is effected by the continued axial movement of the two connectors. Disconnect is accomplished by simply squeezing the latch elements to effect disengagement from the guide posts.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector having a guide hole in a mating face thereof. A second connector includes a guide pin for insertion into the guide hole of the first connector, the guide pin having a latch portion. A latch member on the first connector engages the latch portion of the guide pin of the second connector when the connectors are mated to hold the connectors in mated condition. Therefore, the guide pin performs a dual function of guiding the connectors as well as latching the connectors.

Abstract: A connector including a reception housing which has four sector-shaped compartments defined by four radial partitions, and four sector-shaped end terminals are inserted into the four sector-shaped compartments from mutually orthogonal directions which are perpendicular to a direction in which an insertion housing is inserted into the reception housing. A number of male terminals are provided on each of the four sector-shaped end terminals, and a number of conductors of a plurality of flat cables are connected to the male terminals. On the insertion housing, a number of female terminals are provided each being connected to respective one of a number of electric wires. The male and female terminals are simultaneously coupled with each other by inserting the insertion housing into the reception housing.