Abstract: In a high-voltage bushing insert having a moving, piston-operated, female contact assembly electrically coupled to an interior metallic sleeve by means of a louvered contact ring, the improvement comprising a static metallic contact member providing an alternative electrical path from said female contact assembly to said metallic sleeve. The static contact member is generally circular and substantially closed at a first end and is multiply slotted adjacent its second end to provide a series of bulbous, spring fingers thereat. The spring fingers making intimate electrical contact with the interior of the female contact assembly in its static position and for a portion of its travel away from the closed end of the metallic sleeve. An exterior ring at the contact's first end assures good electrical contact with the metallic sleeve.

Abstract: A phase-adjustable coaxial cable connector is provided. Phase adjustability is provided by means which increase or decrease the slack in a slackened portion of the center conductor of a coaxial cable which extends into the connector.

Abstract: A kit of parts, comprising; a connector shell (7) for a coaxial cable (2) having a tool receiving cavity portion (11) open toward two orthogonal directions, a contact holder (14) and a cable holder (15), and a conductive cover (51) for covering the cavity portion (11) of the shell (7), and a conductive ferrule (38) for wedge fit assembly in the cable holder (15), the cover (51) having hooks (52,52) for engaging the shell (7) and the shell (7) having cover supports (12,12) for engaging and deflecting the cover (51) to a bent position.

Abstract: An electrical connector system for a pressure sensor which can be sealed to a pressure source and sealed from the environment. The connector system comprises an electrical lead assembly molded into a unitary housing which has integral seals for sealed mating with a cooperative connector housing and for sealed coupling to a positive or negative pressure source.

Abstract: A lampholder for a screw-in lightbulb has a body supporting two cable terminals for connection to an electrical supply, and a contact carrier mounted on the body and defining a bulb receiving socket, the contact carrier being movable between first and second positions relative to the body in a direction parallel to the insertion direction of a bulb and supporting terminals which connect an inserted bulb to the cable terminals when the carrier is in the first position but are spaced from the cable terminals when the carrier is in the second position. A spring pushes the carrier to the second position. When a bulb is screwed part-way into the carrier socket it bears against a fixed abutment so that the carrier is moved from the second to the first positions as the bulb is screwed fully into the socket.

Abstract: A ground adapter is disclosed which comprises an electrically conductive metal body having a threaded cylindrical end portion of a size fitting a threaded opening in the wall of an object to be grounded. The metal body has a transversely extending hole at the end portion opposite the threaded end. A small longitudinally extending threaded hole is provided in the end wall of the metal body and intersects the transverse hole for the ground wire. A screw member is positioned in the threaded hole and movable into and out of the transverse hole for anchoring a ground wire in place. In a second embodiment, the transverse hole may be threaded and the longitudinal hole made smooth to receive an a ground wire extending therein. Other embodiments include auxiliary connections for securing a metal bonding ribbon in place as well as a grounding wire. One such embodiment clamps a metal bonding ribbon around a pipe or conduit for grounding.

Abstract: A bushing, having an elongated conductor substantially encased in insulating material, which extends in sealing relationship through an aperture in a sealed enclosure encasing an electrical apparatus, comprising a conductor having two parts, a first generally cylindrical rod part which is permanently fixed at its proximal end to the electrical apparatus and which extends therefrom toward the aperture, and a second sleeve part having a generally annular passage disposed to circumferentially engage substantially all of the first rod part and thereby provide a conductive path therebetween; a one-piece insulator permanently attached to and substantially encasing the sleeve part of the conductor; means for threadably connecting the two parts of the conductor such that connection and disconnection can be accomplished from outside the enclosure, thereby enabling disconnection of the sleeve part and the insulator from the electrical apparatus without opening the enclosure; and means for sealing the junction of the tw

Abstract: A self-stripping electrical connector has a grounded bar formed with at least one threaded bore, a dielectric lower support part secured to the bar over the bore and formed with two adjacent outwardly open lower guide passages, a pair of electrically conductive and generally parallel lower tubes having lower ends formed with slots aligned with the respective lower passages and upper ends also formed with slots, and respective guides on the lower support part carrying the tubes for movement toward and away from the bar with the lower-end slots aligned with the respective lower passages. A dielectric upper support part overlies the lower part and is formed with two adjacent outwardly open upper guide passages aligned with the upper-end slots of the respective tubes.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises two mechanically couplable elements to cause electrical contacts positioned in these elements, to cooperate in pairs. At least one of the elements comprises an insulating body pierced with longitudinal housings shielding the contacts and itself retained and shielded, at least in part, in an outer casing. Clamping means for the element to a cable joined electrically to the contacts comprise: a collar engirdling the outer sheath of the cable and two diametrically opposite radial projections. Two half-clamps surround the rear end of the insulating body and the neighboring zone of the cable including the collar, each projection being engaged in two respective inner recesses of the two half-clamps. Axial connecting means and means for fastening in rotation are provided between the insulating body and the half-clamps as well as assembly means for the half-clamps.

Abstract: A connector block assembly for electrically connecting a proximal ring electrode of a bipolar pacemaker lead to the pacemaker. The connection is made in a way that maintains secure electrical contact and that prevents the delicate proximal ring electrode from being damaged or deformed. The pacemaker includes a connector block having a channel therethrough into which the proximal ring electrode is inserted. A C-ring is sandwiched between the ring electrode and an inner wall of the connector block's receiving channel. A setscrew adjustably forces the C-ring against the ring electrode. Mechanical stop means limit the transverse movement of the C-ring, thereby preventing the ring electrode from being deformed, while still maintaining a firm grasp of the ring electrode between the C-ring and the connector block. An alternative embodiment employs a resilient spring to firmly hold the ring electrode in electrical contact with the connector block.

Abstract: A connector assembly for terminating a shielded coaxial cable includes a female connector element having a bore containing an electrical contact and a male connector assembly including a plurality of individual connecting members carried by an end portion of the cable and received within the bore.

Abstract: A plug for coaxial cable of the type used for wire broadcasting transmission or multiplex communication system comprising a shielding cap. The shielding cap molded from a conducting material is connected to the cable without stripping the outer insulating material because several sharp-edged sector-shaped projections formed at the end of the shield cap penetrate into the outer insulation of the cable and their tips stick in the shielding net of the cable. A socket or other contact elements of other electrical circuits may or may not have a thread for engaging the assembled plug since the shielding cap itself is made of an elastic material which allows sliding fit instead of thread engagement.

Abstract: An aircraft ground power cable system having field-replaceable nose and contact components. The connector body is at one end integrally molded to a ground cable sheath and at the other end is provided with internal fixed contacts to which a replaceable nose section may be threadably secured. Weather- and water-tight seals are provided about the peripheral junction of the nose section and the connector body as well as about the sealing screws which secure the nose to the body. Also provided on the connector body in sealed relationship are a replaceable switch plate and switches mounted on that plate. The replaceable nose section includes replacement contacts for engaging mating contacts on the aircraft.

Abstract: A system for protecting exposed portions of an electric cable mounted in an electrical connector from detrimental components, such as liquids and gases, by inserting a movable sealing material into a cavity in the electrical connector and displacing the movable sealing material during the insertion of the electrical cable into the electrical connector so as to form an effective seal between the outer surface of the electrical cable and the inner surface of the electrical connector to prevent any detrimental components from entering into the electrical connector and attaching a continuous glob of movable sealing material to close an opening in the electrical connector so that, when an electrical cable is mounted in the electrical connector with the bared end portion passing through the glob of movable sealing material, exposed portions of the electrical cable will be protected by the movable sealing material.

Abstract: A wholly enclosed armature for fluorescent tubes, which is designed for outdoor use, has a transparent, cylindrically tubular cover member (18) which supports at the one end a permanent coupling housing (23) and at the opposite end supports an easily detechable end cover (22). A fluorescent tube-carrying support arrangement (24) is axially displaceably received in the cover member (18) between the coupling housing (23) and the end cover (22). The inner end of the support arrangement (24) is provided with guide members (42,43) of a first type which cooperate with guide members (47-49) of an equivalent second type on the coupling member. The support arrangement and the coupling member are provided with their respective contact members which form a current connection between the support arrangement and the coupling member and which are relatively moveable inwardly into and outwardly from engagement with each other guided by the said guide members (42,43; 47-49).

Abstract: A filter sleeve (15) is soldered within a coaxial assembly (10). The outer diameter of the filter sleeve (15) is soldered to an outer member (12) comprising a ground shell (2), and the inner diameter of the filter sleeve (15) is soldered to an inner member comprising a contact terminal (11). The contact terminal (11), filter sleeve (15) and ground shell (2) are arranged concentrically with respect to each other. With this structure, excellent mechanical rigidity and electrical contact are assured. Alternates of the preferred embodiment are disclosed. An improved method is also disclosed for manufacturing convenience in a cost effective manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for sealing electrical conductors through a pressure barrier provides high pressure sealing. The apparatus includes a tubular housing with conductor rods which are inserted in the housing, which is then filled with epoxy and allowed to harden. The conductor rods are also insulated. A grommet is press fitted on each end of the housing, by pushing the grommet over installation pins which insert over the conductor rods. A mandrel is used to drive the grommet into compressive contact with the bore of the housing. Once in place, the installation pins are pulled and the mandrel is removed.

Abstract: A telephone connector block having improved means for temporarily retaining the ends of individual subscriber pairs adjacent the open ends of quick-clip connectors prior to engagement therewith using an installation tool. This is accomplished by a strain relief means which engages an individual conductor as the same is bent to substantially a right angle relative to the axis of the opening in the adjacent quick clip terminal whereby upon bending the end of the conductor and the engagement of a short projection on the strain relief means, the conductor remains in desired position prior to full engagement with the quick-clip terminal.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a ganged lamp socket device especially applicable for a bank of LED's. The apparatus includes a housing having a row of sockets with a groove and first pockets on one side of the row and a plurality of second pockets on the other side. A common terminal strip fits in the groove and first pockets, while a plurality of contact members fit in the second pockets. The apparatus is easily assembled using the common strip and plurality of contact members formed in a single conductive sheet. The strip is inserted in the groove and broken from the sheet and then the contact members which are held together by a carrier are inserted in the second pockets. The carrier is broken from the contact members and all the items are pressed into place. The apparatus reduces the number of piece parts normally needed for this type of device and increases system reliability.

Abstract: The contact element for an electrical plug connector has a plurality of contact springs disposed side by side, each such spring being a segment of a contact spring wire, one end of which is attached to a bearing piece. Each such spring has, in its middle region, a contact locus which provides contact with a cooperating contact piece. In order to substantially simplify the structure from a manufacturing engineering standpoint, a single structural unit is formed from a first metal strip which forms the bearing piece, a plurality of spacing members connected to the bearing piece and extending parallel to each other, and a second metal strip parallel to the first, which second strip forms the support piece.