Abstract: An apparatus for electrical connection of one end of a conductor (5) of a coaxial cable (1) with a conductor (14) of a coaxial connector (6). A spring-like, bellows-shaped intermediate piece (25) is compressed between the conductor (5) at one end and the conductor (14) of the coaxial connector (6) at the opposite end. The intermediate piece prevents temperature changes and mechanical effects from adversely affecting the stability of the connection.

Abstract: A particular coil configuration for an armature coil for a motor is disclosed, wherein a single-turn armature coil is preferably comprised of eight individual parallel conductors electrically insulated from each other and arranged to have a rectangular cross-section, wherein the eight conductors are split into two groups of four conductors to form an air gap at the loop portion of the coil. This "split-loop" armature coil configuration provides a greater cooling surface area for the armature coils at a hot spot of the coil, thereby reducing the hot spot temperature and increasing the current capability of the machine. Moreover, the split-loop armature coil configuration avoids the problem of shorted turns between the individual conductors and thus increases the reliability of the machine.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a high density interconnect for an ultrasonic phased array and method for making. The high density interconnect includes a backfill material having grooves formed therein. Each of the grooves are separated a predetermined distance from each other and have a predetermined groove depth. A conducting material is deposited in each of the grooves. The grooved backfill is cut or formed into sections having different lengths. The sections are then reconsolidated into an unitary structure, wherein one end of the structure is electrically conductive in one direction. One surface of the high density interconnect is metallized for bonding with an ultrasonic phased array transducer while the other side is patterned with solder bumps for connection to integrated circuit boards or flexible circuit boards.

Abstract: A microelectronic assembly (10) includes an integrated circuit die (12) that is mounted to a printed circuit board (14). The integrated circuit die (12) overlies the printed circuit board (14) and includes an active face (26) that faces the printed circuit board (14) and is spaced apart therefrom by a gap (30). A plurality of solder bump interconnections (32) extend across the gap (30) and connect a plurality of board bond pads (22) with a plurality of die bond pads (28). A polymeric precursor (13) is dispensed onto the printed circuit board (14) about the integrated circuit die (12) and is curable to form a polymeric encapsulant (16). The polymeric precursor (13) is drawn into the gap (30) and forms a fillet (34) overlying the printed circuit board (14). A frame (18) is embedded in the fillet (34) and the polymeric precursor (13) is heated to cure the polymeric precursor (13) to form a polymeric encapsulant (16).

Abstract: A contact position assurance device is provided that indicates incomplete installation of a contact and that also prevents loss of a fully installed contact. Contact-receiving passages (12, FIG. 3) are arranged in groups of three that are clustered about a group axis (84), and an assurance post (82) projects into a hole lying at the group axis and can engage a first tine (44A) lying at each passage. The first tine includes an arm (90) extending forwardly from a tine abutting part (70) that engages a contact shoulder (72). If the contact (40) has been fully installed, the post substantially abuts a radially outer surface of the arm. However, if the contact has not been fully installed, the post engages a front end (112) of the tine arm, which prevents full rearward insertion of the post.

Abstract: An improved plate connector avoids misalignment during attachment to a plate. During attachment of a retainer 30 to a housing 10, a plate attachment member 23A is guided by a guiding face 37A and is inserted into a position fixing hole 36A. Misalignment of the plate attachment member 23A after assembly with the retainer 30 is avoided. The plate attachment member 23A fits into an attachment hole H of a plate P smoothly, and damage to the plate attachment member 23A is prevented.

Abstract: A joint terminal which connects a plurality of electrically conductive spaced apart contacts. The contacts are electrically connected to each other by a connector at their proximal ends by means of a connector attached thereto. The portion of the joint terminal which protrudes from the housing is surrounded by an insulative resin layer. This provides both protection and gripping surfaces for insertion and removal of the joint terminal from the connector housing. Additionally, ridges are provided on the projecting portion which can be gripped by the fingers if needed.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a body and seal member in which the body has embedded electrical conductors that extend outwardly from the cable entry end of the body. The body also includes integrally formed sheaths that surround a portion of each of the outwardly extending electrical conductors. The seal member has internal passageways that are adapted to provide a waterproof seal around each of the sheaths and around the insulation jacket of each wire lead attached to one of the electrical conductors. The electrical connector effectively and economically solves the problem of providing a field repairable waterproof seal at the cable entry end of a connector by sealing the sheath surrounding the conductor and the jacket surrounding the wire lead on each side of the electrical connection between the conductor and lead.

Abstract: A socket for coupling one of a first integrated circuit module having a first footprint and a first terminal array, or a second integrated circuit module having a second larger footprint to a printed circuit board. A socket base has a top surface for receiving one of the first and second integrated circuit modules and a bottom surface adapted to be mounted on a printed circuit board. A first array of contacts extends transversely through the base from the top surface to the bottom surface for electrically coupling the first terminal array to the printed circuit board. An alignment feature coupled to the base, is configured to align one of the first or second integrated circuit modules within the socket base such that the terminals of either the first or second integrated circuit modules engage the contact array, the second integrated circuit module extending beyond the alignment feature when aligned in the socket.

Abstract: A method and device for retaining, in a rolled-up configuration, a portion of a collapsible container that holds a quantity of a product. The method includes forming a roll of a collapsible container holding a quantity of a product. The opening of a U-shaped clip is then urged into engagement with the roll of the collapsible container until the opening passes about the roll, and the roll becomes disposed between arms of the U-shaped clip. Thus arranged, an layer of a resilient, open-cell foam material lining the inside of the U-shaped clip is juxtaposed with and compressed by the roll of the collapsible container.

Abstract: A cable connector used to connecting between a portable communication device and an exterior charger apparatus . The cable connector has a number of contact arranged in a same plane but soldering positions of such contacts are located in different planes that are spaced apart by a larger distance. The contacts are divided into two groups of different contact structures disposed in the housing in an alternate arrangement so that the soldering portion of each contact has a larger space apart from that of the adjacent contacts, and the soldering process of contacts is convenient for manufacturer.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises terminals having an inner body and an outer body. The inner body is provided with cantilever beam locking lances that are positioned in slots of the outer body. The outer body thus protects the locking lance from catching onto foreign objects. This is particularly advantageous for insertion and retraction through a sealing member. The slot may also provide polarization of the terminal in a connector housing cavity.

Abstract: The electrical connecting device has a cable compartment including spaced inner and outer annular portions. At least one of the top and bottom walls of each annular portion is formed with an annular groove. The portion of compartment other than the portions having annular grooves has a height H1 between the top and bottom walls. The height H1 is substantially equal to the width W of a flexible flat cable. The cable may be formed with projections on its edges. The compartment height H1 may be set between the width of the cable portion with the projections and the width of the cable portion without the projections. Therefore, the connector with high quality and high reliability can prevent an impinging noise from being made by vibration.

Abstract: An electrical module for carrying electrical components is plugged into an opening in the wall of electrical apparatus, preferably from the inside. Mounting grooves on either side of the module engage corresponding edges of the wall opening in response to lateral movement which overcomes elastically yielding structure on the groove bottom of one side comprises latching structure for stably affixing the module in place in the opening so that entry from the outside of the electrical apparatus is precluded.

Abstract: A connector housing for an air bag connector and a method for contacting an air bag connector. A connector housing having at least two sections is provided with locking elements for a pre-lock-in position and a final lock-in position. In the pre-lock-in position, both sections of the housing are arranged apart from one another and the pre-lock-in position is localized by means of a spacer to maintain the pre-lock-in position maintain at a predetermined distance so that electric conductors can be introduced into the connector housing. The spacer ensures that the connector housing is not inadvertently pressed from the pre-lock-in position to the final lock-in position. The connector housing can be pressed together for an insulation-piercing contact in the connector housing, and locked in the final lock-in position. The connector housing is furthermore provided with a belt arrangement, with the spacer being of a one-piece design with one of the elements of the belt arrangement.

Abstract: In a dynamoelectric machine, stacked turns are provided with registering openings for the flow of a cooling medium from a subslot radially within the rotor in a direction radially outwardly to cool the turns. Turbulators are provided in each of the turns to enhance the turbulent flow of the cooling medium which enhances the heat transfer between the heated turn and the cooling medium. The turbulators are formed by a coining operation after the openings are punched through the turn to form an inwardly directed rib effecting turbulent flow in that region and enhanced cooling effects.

Abstract: A front connector insert includes a removable front portion and a rear portion which is fixed in the connector. The rear portion retains the terminus of an optical fiber or electrical cable, with the removable front portion being removable to expose the terminus for cleaning or testing. The removable front portion includes a latching clip having a detent at one end which engages an indentation in the fixed portion of the insert when the removable portion of the insert is aligned with the fixed portion such that the clips align with grooves in the fixed insert. Removal of the removable portion of the insert is accomplished using a simple removal tool having an L-shaped extension which is inserted into a corresponding L-shaped recess in the front insert, the removal tool being rotated following insertion so that the removable insert can easily be removed from the connector to expose the optical fiber termini and contacts and permit testing or cleaning.

Abstract: A terminal for mounting on a printed circuit board (PCB) has a receptacle contact portion for receiving a complementary pin therein between contact arms. The contact section is connected to the PCB connection section by long spring arms that comprise a series of spring beams oriented in different planes. The spring arms are thus supple in X, Y and Z directions to allow great floatability of the contact sections with respect to the PCB.

Abstract: A multi-polar connectors of a wire harness on a body side which is mounted on a dash board of a motor vehicle, and the multipolar connectors of a wire harness on a panel side which is mounted on an instrument panel, have through-holes through which guiding insertion bolts extended from the dash board are passed, so that those multipolar connectors of the two wire harnesses are engaged with each other simultaneously when the instrument panel is joined to the dash board.

Abstract: Holder (60) formed by a pair of holder members 70,72 defining connector-receiving cavities (76) into inner surfaces (74) thereof, for connectors (12,14) to be held therein for manipulation as a unit. Cavities (76) include along bottom and side walls (90,86) relief or clearance apertures (88,92) to receive projections from outer surfaces of connectors (12,14). Holder members (70,72) self-secure to each other around portions of the connectors using fastening posts (80) and post-receiving holes (82) and may be hermaphroditic.