Abstract: An electrical connector including an insulating housing (20) having surfaces (22,24) for facing mutually facing circuit boards, electrical contacts (50,52) disposed in contact press-fitting holes (26,28) in the insulating housing (20) with central sections of the contacts secured within the insulating housing (20). Contact sections of the electrical contacts (50,52) extend outwardly from the surfaces (22,24) of the insulating housing (20) and are bent to extend along the respective board-facing surfaces (22,24) and spaced therefrom defining spring contact members (54,58) for electrical engagement with conductive pads on the circuit boards.

Abstract: A magnetic press (10) for performing a manufacturing operation includes tooling (60) operatively connected to reciprocating parts comprising rods (22), and a magnet (41) connected to the rods (22) through a stationary plate (31). A control circuit (200) electrically operates a reciprocating magnet (41) and a stationary magnet (51) for inducing flux fields of attraction in the magnets (41,51), and for reversing the polarity of the flux fields to eliminate residual magnetism and for cushioning the landing of magnet (41) on a return stroke.

Abstract: Spring latch (30) for a connector assembly (10) having an engagement section (40,42) at a forward end (38) to latch to a post (24) of a mating connector (22), to maintain the connectors in mated engagement. Forward end (38) comprises a pair of beams (50) coextending to respective transverse feet (40), the beams and feet separated by a slot (48) extending rearwardly along a body section (42). Beams (50) are pried apart during mating as inner edges of feet (40) bear against tapered side surfaces (56) of the forward end (26) of a post (24) of the mating connector (22), until full mating when feet (40) seat into an annular groove (28) rearwardly of the post forward end (26).

Abstract: Matable board-mount connectors (10,110) including add-on shields (40,140) that are adapted to groundingly engage during connector mating. Shields (40,140) have top walls (44,144), side walls (46,146), rear wall portions (52,152), retention sections (48,148) and integral boardlocks (50,150). Mating portion (142) of shield (140) is adapted to surround mating portion (42) of shield (40) and includes resilient sections (170,146) that assuredly engage shield (40) and be deflectable thereby, maintaining spring bias thereagainst in the mated connector condition.

Abstract: A side-by-side arrangement (18) of at least two shielded connectors (20,22) interlocked to each other and manipulatable as a unit. Board-mounting legs (40,42) of adjacent shield side walls (52,54) are insertable in pairs into common mounting holes (16) of circuit board (12) to define a closely spaced arrangement (10). The connector shields (44,46) interlock with a locking tab (56,64) of a shield side wall (52,54) of each received into a tab-receiving pocket (60,66) of a shield side wall (54,52) of the other.

Abstract: A modular connector assembly (10) includes at least first and second modules (12, 54) securable together to form the longer connector. Each module (52) includes a housing (14, 54) having a flange (32,72) extending outwardly from an endwall (24, 64) thereof that are adjacent one another when the modules (12, 54) are placed in an end to end relationship for forming the longer connector. The first flange (32) includes a base (34) having a first opening (36) extending vertically therethrough in communication with the mounting face (18) of first housing (14). The second flange (72) includes a base (74) spaced a selected distance above the mounting face (56) of the second housing 54 and a second opening (76) extending vertically therethrough in communication with the mounting face (58) of the second housing (54).

Abstract: Multiple lens component (10,110) includes a transverse body section (12,112) for mounting along a front panel surface and defining a plurality of lens sites (14;114,116). Each lens site includes a rear projection (16;124,126,128,130) extending rearwardly from the body section to extend through a corresponding panel aperture (18;120,122) and define a light transmission path to the lens site from rearwardly of the panel (20,118). The component includes panel-mounting latches (30,132) on the rear projections, and further includes additional latches (32,134) enabling mounting thereto of a lamp assembly (28).

Abstract: Back panel assembly 100 consisting of back panel 110, first header connectors 80 mounted on one side 112 of the back panel 110, and second header connectors 120 mounted on the other side 114. Due to the fact that the lengthwise edges of the pin header 124 of the second header connectors 120 fit into the spaces 82,84 of the header connectors 80, it is possible to increase connector density. Since the side wall unit 60 can be removed from the base unit 40, press-fit pins 22 can be easily replaced. The side wall unit 60 may be floatably mounted to base unit 40.

Abstract: Contacts fabricated from a thin metal sheet by stamping in the form of a lead frame are used as U-shaped contact assemblies 30 which are straddled over and secured to side walls 22, 23 of the insulating housing 20 or are molded as an integral part thereof. Due to the fact that a gap G is formed between the outer surface 36 of contacts 31 of the contact assembly 30 and outside surface of side walls 22, 23 of the insulating housing 20, the connector 10 can move in a lateral direction relative to the printed circuit board 50.

Abstract: Contact (10) including at least one latching arm (50,52) extending rearwardly from a forward end (26) of a socket contact section (12) to define a rearwardly facing latching surface (60) at a free end (56) thereof, for retention of the contact in a housing passageway (72). A single latching arm (108) may be oriented edgewise with respect to the contact-receiving channel and be deflected laterally during insertion, or a pair of such latching arms (50,52;206,208) coextend rearwardly for free ends thereof to be deflected toward each other during insertion. A single latching arm (320) may be oriented parallel to the bottom wall and extend to a free end (324) having side portions (326) bent up to be oriented edgewise and be deflected into the contact-receiving channel (328) during insertion.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (10) for flexible film circuitry (70) includes an insulative housing (14) having a film-receiving cavity (40) extending into a circuitry-receiving face (16) thereof, and further including flanges (30) at opposed ends of the cavity (40); and a locking bar (50) extending between the flanges (30) and affixed to the housing (14) to one side (41) of cavity (40) in a manner permitting movement toward and away from an opposed side (42) of the cavity (40). The locking bar (50) includes at least one projection (54) to be received through a corresponding hole (78) of the flexible film circuitry (70) upon full insertion of the circuitry into the cavity and actuation of the locking bar (50) to a locking position. The locking bar (50) includes ears (56) adjacent the flanges (30) that cooperate with the flanges (30) to define unactuated and actuated positions of the locking bar (50).

Abstract: A card-ejection mechanism and a card connector has a low profile for use with a memory card which can be manufactured by stamping from a thin metal sheet with subsequent forming. The card connector 10 includes a connector housing 20 and a card-ejection mechanism 30. The card-ejection mechanism comprises a fixed frame 40 and movable ejection parts 50. The frame 40 has two opposed guiding rails 42, 44 of a U-shaped cross section and an integral flat connecting plate 46 joining together guiding rails 42, 44. Approximately in the center of plate 46, a nearly square opening 46a is located. An ejecting blade 60 and an arm bar 70 are placed on opposite surfaces of this plate 46, and one end of the arm bar is joined by a pivoting rivet connection to the ejecting blade through the opening 46a; the other end of the arm bar 70 is linked to a push bar 80 attached to a side surface of the guiding rail 42. The mechanism is operated by pushing the push bar to partly eject the memory card therefrom.

Abstract: An injection mold machine (10) is disclosed including a mold (40) having closely spaced mold cavities (56, 58). A heated sprue bushing (62) is disposed between the mold cavities so that the runners (142, 144) are relatively short. The sprue bushing has an elongated portion (78) that is narrow and fits between the mold cavities (56, 58). Two rather slender cartridge heaters (126) are disposed in holes (112, 114) formed in the elongated portion on opposite sides of the sprue opening (102) through which the molten material is injected.

Abstract: An electrical housing (12) for a circuit board assembly (14) comprises interfitting upper and lower housing members (16,18) along which the circuit board assembly is disposed when the housing members are fitted and secured together. One end of the housing members (16,18) has connector-receiving recesses (50,58) in which an electrical connector (88) on the circuit board assembly is disposed for positioning the circuit board assembly longitudinally relative to the housing members. Vertical positioning members (26,68) on the housing members are provided for vertically positioning the circuit board assembly within the housing members. Jack screw-positioning members (32,34,40;74,76,78) are provided by the housing members (16,18) for positioning jack screws (46) within the housing members (16,18) and maintaining the jack screws therein so that they are captured therein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a small-size press-fit connecting pin which can be press-fitted and connected in the through-hole of a circuit board by means of a low insertion force, and an electronic device using this press-fit connecting pin. The press-fit connecting pin (10) has a shaft portion with a diameter of approximately 0.4 mm, and has a first section (42) and second section (43) (along the length of the shaft portion) whose length is less than the thickness of the circuit board (100) in which the through-hole (101) is formed. Projecting strips (45, 46) which run in the direction of length are formed on the outer surfaces of the respective sections (42 and 43). The projecting strips (45 and 46) formed on the first section (42) and second section (43) are formed in mutually different angular positions.

Abstract: Packaging (1) for cable assemblies (2), is constructed with cable assemblies (2) in a case (3), the cable assemblies (2) being routed along an interior of the case (3), a circuit board (4) positioned by the case (3) over the cable assemblies (2), and electrical connectors (5) on ends of selected cable assemblies (2) connect to the circuit board (4).

Abstract: A machine (40) is disclosed for crimping a terminal (12) onto a wire (10) thereby forming a crimped wire assembly (32). The machine includes a crimping bar 64 and a mating anvil (60) for performing the crimping operation. A terminal feed unit (70) is provided for feeding a strip (24) of terminals. The machine includes a wire guiding device (80) having an upper half (82) attached to the crimping bar (64) and a lower half (84) attached to the anvil (60). Each of the upper and lower halves include two wire guide members (88) that slide toward and away from a central axis (116) extending through the barrel (22) of the terminal (12) to be crimped. The ends of the four wire guide members (88), each having a quarter of a conical surface (118) formed thereon, are arranged so that the four surfaces form a complete conical section for guiding the wire (10) as it is being inserted into the barrel (22) of the terminal (12).

Abstract: An electronics module coaxial connection assembly comprises a plurality of coaxial connectors (10) mounted in a die cast housing (4) that receives printed circuit boards (PCBs) (6,8) therein. The PCBs are interconnected and mounted within the housing (4) of compliant pins that allow assembly in the axial direction (A). Contacts (51,50) mounted along the edge (60) of the PCB (6) have fork-shaped contact arms (56) that plug onto the coaxial centre conductors (32) that project into the cavity area (34) of the housing. This enables connection of the PCB to the coaxial conductors by merely plugging the PCBs into the housing in the axial direction during assembly. Cost-effective manufacture of components and assembly is thus provided.

Abstract: A shipping container (1) has a first compartment (2), trays (3) for carrying articles of manufacture (4) in the first compartment (2), a second compartment (5) receiving the trays (3) that have been emptied of their contents, the first compartment (2) being collapsible against the second compartment (5) that contains the trays (3) to provide a reusable shipping container of reduced volume.

Abstract: Flat cable connector 10 having numerous flat-plate-form contacts 30 in an insulating housing 20. Each contact 30 has a first arm 33 and a second arm 34coextending forwardly from a base part 31 so that the two arms are substantially parallel to each other. A contact point 35 is formed proximate the free end of the first arm 33, and an engaging projection is formed on the free end of the second arm 34 that protrudes beyond the front surface 23 of the insulating housing 20 The end portion of the flat cable 50 inserted between the arms 33 and 34is pressed by pushing the tongue part 42 of the slider 40inward so that a contact pressure is applied between the contact points 35 and the conductors of the flat cable 50Furthermore, the slider 40 is fastened to the insulating housing 20 via the contacts 30 by the latching engagement of an engaging recess 47 with the engaging projections 36.