Abstract: An electrical terminal includes first and second members having elongated complementary arcuate surfaces thereon movable toward and away from each other by a clamping member. The second member is pivotally supported at one end on the first member and is configured so that different diameter conductors can be securely clamped between the arcuate surfaces.

Abstract: A system of interconnection of a set of coaxial cables to a device, such as a testing apparatus for an integrated circuit chip, includes an apertured plate of electrically conducting material which positions each of the connectors in registration with corresponding terminals of the device. Each connector includes a spring-loaded probe insulated from a housing of the connector and making connection between an inner conductor of a coaxial cable and the corresponding terminal of the device. Also included are signal-return spring-loaded probes mounted in the plate and electrically connected thereby to the other conductors of the coaxial cables to provide signal-return paths with corresponding terminals of the device. In alternative embodiments, a simpler connection is fashioned by use of a single connector and a single signal-return probe extending from a shoulder of the housing of the connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection unit of universal type. This comprises two complementary connection elements (1,2) with a coaxial structure having at least one peripheral part and a central conductive core. The peripheral part(s) of one of the connection elements (1) are in sleeve form. The sleeves (10) and the contact (11) are mounted movably in translation in the direction of the longitudinal axis .DELTA. of the male element (1). The sleeves (10) and the contact (11) are mechanically independent. The connector of this invention has application to connectors for radio frequency and/or numerical or analog signals.

Abstract: A combination charging unit and portable, hand-held transceiver which includes a latch mechanism operable to effect an electrical connection between the charging circuit in the charging unit and the rechargeable power supply in the transceiver automatically upon insertion of the transceiver into the charging unit. The latch mechanism causes insertion of plug connectors on the charging unit into mating connectors in the transceiver in a direction which is perpendicular to the axis of insertion of the transceiver into the charging unit. The latch mechanism prevents damage to the plug connectors by exerting a predetermined constant insertion force, independent of the force employed to seat the transceiver into the charging unit, in mating the plug connectors. The latch mechanism includes a release lever which provides a mechanical advantage to the operator during the initial portion of its release movement thus compensating for the gripping effect of the plugs with their mating connectors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tilt/swivel mechanism for supporting a display monitor. The mechanism includes separate tilt ball and pedestal assemblies which may be snapped together without the use of tools. In like manner, any one of various monitors may be snapped onto the tilt ball assembly to provide a complete data display system.

Abstract: A pin/socket, pin/pin triaxial interface contact assembly is disclosed which features a minimum number of contacts and insulators which are metal staked to form a contact assembly for mating with concentric twinaxial or triaxial contacts. The assembly is cost effective and withstands significantly high temperatures without degrading the assembly or the positioning of the several components thereof as would otherwise be the case.

Abstract: A connector mechanism for linking the ends of successive fluorescent fixtures includes a pair of plates defining the ends of the fixtures, one said plate including a projecting hook portion which extends through the other said plate. The hook poriton includes a cam surface inclined toward the first plate, the second plate including a slide having a locking shoulder positioned to engage the cam surface. A threaded connection to the slide enables the slide to be drawn along the cam surface and accordingly to clamp the end plates tightly against each other.

Abstract: A mounting bracket apparatus adapted for movably mounting a spot light or the like on a vehicle. A ball support is formed of substantially identical hemispheres is positioned on the vehicle. First and second substantially identical socket assemblies are disposed on opposite sides of the ball member and operably connected. One of the socket assemblies mounts the spot light while the other mounts a user manipulative handle. This arrangement enables a combination of desired tilt and rotational movement to provide a continuous range of movement of the spot light.

Abstract: A replaceable RF connector with replaceable fuse has a receptacle mounted on a housing, the receptacle having a cavity and a throughole to the interior of the housing. An RF connector has a connector end for connecting cables and/or adaptors, a receptacle end having a fuse cavity in electrical connection with the connector end, and a flange integral between the connector end and the receptacle end. The receptacle end is configured to slide into the receptacle cavity such that a fuse electrically mounted in the fuse cavity has a lead extending through the receptacle throughole for connection to a circuit internal to the housing. A retainer ring slips over the RF connector such that the connector end protrudes, and is attached to the receptacle such that the RF connector is secured in the receptacle by the flange.

Abstract: A dual sided key is described for securing together electrical connectors. The key is comprised of a male and a female part with the male part having a breakaway guide stud so that when the parts of the key are sufficiently stressed, the guide stud breaks away leaving the connection complete.

Abstract: The invention concerns a hermetic coaxial connector of the type intended to be attached to a panel to ensure hermetic coaxial traverse of said panel, comprising a central conductive contact housed with interposition of an insulator in a housing, forming an external conductor, provided with means of attachment to a panel, a sealing joint between the external conductor and the panel, and an insulating glass bead sealed to the central contact and to an annular ring housed at least partly in a recess of the housing. The ring presents a staggered configuration comprising an axial annular span connected by the glass sealing bead (7) to central contact (5), an axial span in contact with a corresponding span of the housing, a radial span supported against the corresponding span of the housing and a radial span in contact with the sealing joint (11) interposed between the ring and the panel (2).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector body and an electrical terminal and is adapted to receive the cylindrical metal shell of a vehicle cigarette lighter, which makes electrical contact with one side only of the terminal, without applying undesirable forces to the terminal. The connector assembly includes a connector body with a guide means to direct the cigarette lighter shell along a defined path that is substantially parallel to the axis of the shell. A flat wall of the connector body is oriented generally normal to the defined path of the shell. The ground terminal is designed to have a flat compression that does not generate undesired forces to shift it along the connector body wall. The contact portion also includes an integral, stiffening lead-in flange that cooperates in keeping the terminal compression flat.

Abstract: A high frequency coaxial connector capable of operating up to 40 GHz includes inner and outer conductors which are maintained in spaced relationship by an injection molded, dielectric support bead which is cylindrical, is formed of a plastic material, and is of uniform density. The inner contact is press fit into a central hole in the support bead, and the latter is press fit into the outer contact. The support bead further includes an array of apertures concentrically disposed about the central aperture and disposed parallel to said central aperture. The opposed generally parallel faces of the support bead may be provided with an annular undercut portion which intersects the array of parallel apertures. By this construction, the center contact is supported by the injection molded dielectric support bead in a manner to enable the coaxial connector to operate at high frequencies.

Abstract: A coaxial connector 10 includes a conector body (21) and a plurality of grounding pin contacts (25, 25) extending from the connector body (21) to be extended into and through a plurality of apertures (32, 32) in a printed circuit board (12) to electrically and mechanically connect the connector (10) to the board (12). The grounding pin contacts (25, 25) have a length greater than the thickness of the board (12) and include first compliant pin contact portions adapted to be positioned within the apertures (32, 32) to frictionally engage the sidewalls of the apertures (32, 32) to frictionally retain the connector (10) to the board (12) and to electrically connect the connector (10) to the board (12), and second compliant pin contact portions (51, 51) which extend out of the apertures (32, 32) beyond the opposite side of the board (12) and which, upon, passing through the apertures (32, 32) expand to a diameter greater than that of the apertures (32, 32) to mechanically lock the connector to the board.

Abstract: The combination of a plurality of like connectors and a pair of clips coupling together the connectors in a stack. Each of the connectors comprises a housing fabricated of an electrically insulating material and is shaped with parallel upper and lower surfaces and with spaced front and rear faces and with spaced edges. Each housing has resilient edge latches positioned adjacent its edges with each edge latch having an extent movable toward the housing upon the application of pressure and resiliently movable away from said housing upon the removal of the pressure. Each of the clips comprises sections formed in a U-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A plug for sealing an end of a coupling assembly secured to an end of a coaxial cable includes a flange having an end face which has a cross-sectional area substantially less than a cross-sectional area of a threaded portion of the plug, the end face being urged against an end face of the coupling assembly to form a seal therewith.

Abstract: An improved arrangement for retaining a terminal in a terminal holder includes providing a mounting opening through a wall of the terminal and provides a resilient snap-lock extending from the surface of a support member of the holder. The snap-lock extends through the terminal mounting opening for preventing relative longitudinal motion of the terminal in the holder and for yieldably restricting relative motion of the terminal substantially normal to the support member of the holder. The snap-lock has two locking fingers extending in "V"-shape fashion from the support member, which is preferably the holder's base. The locking fingers include camming surfaces to facilitate mounting the terminal on the locking fingers by moving the terminal transverse to its longitudinal extent. The holder is open at its top to facilitate mounting and removal of a terminal. A connector housing may be provided to removably close that opening.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle terminal having a longitudinal body for receiving a pin terminal includes a bifurcated beam spring forming two spring arms. The two spring arms act independently to urge an inserted pin terminal into good electrical contact with an opposing rib formed in an opposing wall. Each spring arm also includes a respective side flange which is contoured to engage the pin terminal in quadrature with the spring arms and rib. The pair of flanges have opposed faces for engaging opposite sides of the pin terminal. The spacing of the opposed faces of the flanges is normally less than the dimension of the pin terminal they engage such that they and the spring arms are resiliently spread by the pin terminal to thereby provide secure engagement. The four walls of the receptacle terminal are folded inward and rearward to form a continuous entry aperture and also to provide the spring arms.

Abstract: A coaxial plug for use in a junction between a coaxial conductor located externally of an apparatus box and a stripline with a conductive ground plane located within the box. The stripline and ground plane are arranged on a respective side of an insulating plate. A center pin of the coaxial plug is for connection with the stripline and a conductive outer casing of the coaxial plug is for connection with the ground plane. An impedance - correct junction, which is short in relation to the wavelength of the transmitted signal, can be obtained without the need to solder or glue the conductors. The coaxial plug is provided with an outwardly protruding part which extends from one end wall of the plug in contact with the conductive outer casing thereof and which presents an at least substantially planar surface which enables connections in the junction to be made by so-called bonding techniques.

Abstract: In a building element of the special type which in addition to being provided with coupling means for mechanical intercoupling of the building blocks-contains current-carrying components placed in the electrically insulated building block (2). There are provided at least two current-carrying components (3, 4) with respective contact areas which are mutually co-axially positioned. Hereby building blocks (2) of this type can be intercoupled mechanically while establishing electrical connection between the respective current rails (3, 4) in the cooperating building elements, without any risk of short circuiting between the two current-carrying components, no matter how the building blocks are intercoupled mechanically.