Abstract: An electrical contact (10) comprising a braid (12) extending longitudinally and presenting a first end (12a) and a second end (12b) opposite from the first end (12a) in the longitudinal direction (Z), a contact head (14) mounted on the first end (12a), and a connection element (16) mounted on the second end (12b), wherein the free length X of the braid or the equivalent (12) and the sum Y of the volumes of the material of the contact head (14) and the connection element (16) satisfy the relationship: Y?aX?b where a is a number lying in the range 10 to 15, and b is a number lying in the range 80 to 110, Y being expressed in cubic millimeters, while X is expressed in millimeters.

Abstract: An annular gasket for an electrical connection of the kind comprising a socket-outlet casing (6) and a plug casing (7), said gasket extending in an axial direction (X) and comprising a cylindrical base (2) surmounted by a skirt (3) extending axially from the base (2), the skirt (3) presenting an inner wall (3b), an outer wall (3a), and a rounded free edge (4), each of the inner wall (3b) and of the outer wall (3a) presenting, a continuously curved shape in radial section view, the thickness of the skirt (3) decreasing in continuous and non-linear manner from the base (2) towards the free edge (4), the skirt (3) presenting a concavity oriented towards the inside of the gasket, whereby the skirt (3) folds over onto itself when axial stress is exerted on the free edge (4).

Abstract: The invention relates to single-pole electrical connector having butt contacts, consisting of an active base (1) and a plug (2) provided with a contact pin (3) which is to penetrate into the base (1) in order to engage with a resilient contact (4) provided in the latter, at least the penetrating portion of said contact pin (3) of said plug (2) having a generally substantially rectangular cross-section, and said base (1) being further provided, at the end thereof, with a protective disk (5) in which a pass-through opening (6) is provided, said pass-through opening having a rectangular cross-section that corresponds to the cross-section of the pin (3) of the plug (2), particularly characterized in that the small sides of the rectangular pin (3) comprise lugs (7) for engaging with rails of the base (1), while the rectangular pass-through opening of the protective disk of the base comprises notches on the small sides thereof through which said lugs (7) are to pass.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection device formed of an active base (2) and a plug (1), pilot contacts of a pilot circuit being provided for controlling an apparatus by switching the same on or off, respectively, the power contacts of the base by means of an actuator (10) set up on the base while a device (11, 12; 14), for locking and unlocking the plug into the base in a connection position, is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric connection device including two conjugated connection devices (1, 2), one of which (2) including an outer casing (12), which are both provided with electric contacts (3; 4a, 4b) co-operating together in a connection position.

Abstract: An electric connection device including a first connection member to be powered by an electric current and a second conjugated connection member, the first connection member being provided with at least one luminous member having at least two states and powered by a portion of the supply current of said first connection member. The device includes a position sensor having two states and provided in the first connection member so as to be actuated by a portion of the second connection member, or a mobile portion of the first connection member driven by a portion of said second member when said members are in a connection position, thus switching the position sensor from state to the other, the latter being adapted to switch the luminous element or one of them from one state to the other depending on its own state.

Abstract: An electric connection device including a first connection member to be powered by an electric current and a second conjugated connection member, the first connection member being provided with at least one luminous member having at least two states and powered by a portion of the supply current of said first connection member. The device includes a position sensor having two states and provided in the first connection member so as to be actuated by a portion of the second connection member, or a mobile portion of the first connection member driven by a portion of said second member when said members are in a connection position, thus switching the position sensor from state to the other, the latter being adapted to switch the luminous element or one of them from one state to the other depending on its own state.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection device formed of an active base (2) and a plug (1), pilot contacts of a pilot circuit being provided for controlling an apparatus by switching the same on or off, respectively, the power contacts of the base by means of an actuator (10) set up on the base while a device (11, 12; 14), for locking and unlocking the plug into the base in a connection position, is also provided.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric connection device including a first connection member (1) to be powered by an electric current and a second conjugated connection member (2), the first connection member (1) being provided with at least one luminous member having at least two states and powered by a portion of the supply current of said first connection member. The device of the invention is characterized in that it comprises a position sensor having two states and provided in the first connection member (1) so as to be actuated by a portion (16) of the second connection member (2), or a mobile portion (13) of the first connection member (1) driven by a portion (16) of said second member (2) when said members are in a connection position, thus switching the position sensor from state to the other, the latter being adapted to switch the luminous element or one of them from one state to the other depending on its own state.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric connection device including a first connection member (1) to be powered by an electric current and a second conjugated connection member (2), the first connection member (1) being provided with at least one luminous member having at least two states and powered by a portion of the supply current of said first connection member. The device of the invention is characterised in that it comprises a position sensor having two states and provided in the first connection member (1) so as to be actuated by a portion (16) of the second connection member (2), or a mobile portion (13) of the first connection member (1) driven by a portion (16) of said second member (2) when said members are in a connection position, thus switching the position sensor from state to the other, the latter being adapted to switch the luminous element or one of them from one state to the other depending on its own state.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric connection device including two conjugated connection devices (1, 2), one of which (2) including an outer casing (12), which are both provided with electric contacts (3; 4a, 4b) co-operating together in a connection position.

Abstract: Electrical contact with elastic return and process for forming electrical contact with elastic return. Electrical contact includes a conductive part having a front surface structured and arranged to face an open end. The conductive part has a cut arranged to form at least one flexible blade from the front surface of a conductive part. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: An electrical connection device including a socket having at least one axial pressure contact arranged in insulation and at least one annular groove. A plug has at least one tubular contact that is coaxial about a direction of coupling of the plug with the socket. The at least one tubular contact includes a leading end having an end surface. The at least one tubular contact is structured and arranged to co-operate with the at least one axial pressure contact of the socket. The at least one annular groove opens out axially and is structured and arranged to receive therein the at least one tubular contact. At least a portion of the end face of the leading end of the at least one tubular contact presses against the at least one axial pressure contact when the at least one tubular contact is positioned in the at least one annular groove and when the plug is coupled with the socket.

Abstract: Electrical contact with elastic return and process for forming electrical contact with elastic return. Electrical contact includes a conductive part having a front surface structured and arranged to face an open end. The conductive part has a cut arranged to form at least one flexible blade from the front surface of a conductive part. The instant abstract is neither intended to define the invention disclosed in this specification nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: Device for axial maintenance of a cylindrical element, wherein the device includes a coupling bushing comprising external threads, first nut strips which extend axially beyond the external threads, and a first internal pressure surface. A covering nut is provided which includes a second internal pressure surface configured to engage and deform ends of the first nut strips radially indwardly and towards the cylindrical element when the cylindrical element is introduced into the coupling bushing and the covering nut. A sleeve is also provided which includes second nut strips and an external diameter which is at most equal to an internal diameter of the coupling bushing, whereby the sleeve, with the second nut strips being introduced first, is adapted to be introduced into the coupling bushing.

Abstract: Electrical connection device constituted by an active socket and a plug provided with at least one tubular contact that is coaxial about the direction for coupling the plug with the socket, and that is designed to co-operate with an opposing contact of the socket arranged in insulation, which insulation is provided with at least one passage in the form of an annular groove for introduction of said contact of the plug when the plug is being coupled with the socket, the device being characterized in that each contact of the socket is in the form of an axial pressure contact, and each passage in the form of an annular groove in the insulation is designed to pass a single plug contact by also opening out axially. This Abstract is not intended to define the invention disclosed in the specification, nor intended to limit the scope of the invention in any way.

Abstract: An elastic electrical contact housed in a guide shaft of an apparatus, wherein the guide shaft includes an open front end and an opened back end, and wherein the contact includes a deformable conductor having a front portion and a flexible back portion. A mobile contact head is arranged in an area of the open front end of the guide shaft. A coil spring surrounds the front portion of the deformable conductor. The coil spring extends between the mobile contact head and a retaining sleeve. The retaining sleeve is arranged in an area of the open back end of the guide shaft. The retaining sleeve is fixed to the deformable conductor. The flexible back portion of the deformable conductor extends outwardly from the open back end of the guide shaft. The mobile contact head is connected to a connection terminal of a supply cable via the back portion of the deformable conductor.

Abstract: Electrical contact having an impervious connection, adapted to be housed in a guiding shaft open at its two ends, the contact comprising a terminal, a member and a deformable conductor. A movable contact head is connected to the terminal for connecting the member by way of the deformable conductor. A retaining element is fixed to the deformable conductor, a helical spring surrounding the deformable conductor and being supported at a first end on the contact head and at a second end on the retaining element. The contact head is biased by the helical spring working in compression. At least one stationary tubular gasket surrounds the terminal, at least partially, so as to encircle the member.

Abstract: A first electrical connector including a casing. An insulating support is disposed within the casing. A plurality of first electrical contacts are mounted in the insulating support. A bellows joint is disposed between the insulating support and the casing. At least one elastic mechanism is adapted to bias the bellows joint towards an extended position. The first electrical connector is adapted to connect to a second electrical connector having a plurality of second electrical contacts which engage the plurality of first electrical contacts. The bellows joint is adapted to move to a retracted position when the second electrical connector is connected to the first electrical connector.

Abstract: The invention provides for an electrical connection socket including an insulating block comprising a central protuberance. A plurality of peripheral contact housings are arranged in the insulating block. Each peripheral contact housing includes an electrical contact. Each peripheral contact is adapted to mate with a corresponding pin when the electrical connection socket is coupled to an electrical connection plug. A safety disk is provided having a central opening and at least a same number of peripheral through openings as there are electrical contacts. The central opening of the safety disk is adapted to receive at least a portion of the central protuberance of the insulating block. The safety disk is rotatably mounted to the insulating block so as to form explosive proof joint between at least two surfaces.