Abstract: An electrical connector employs a pin and socket mechanism enclosed by a tact force device. The contact force device has a uniqueness so that after insertion of the pin in the socket with the device at a very low temperature is completed, the device is allowed to return to ambient temperature. The separation force of the pin and socket mechanism is much greater than the insertion force. The contact force device uses nitinol and takes advantage of its transformation temperature in shifting from austenite phase to martensite phase and vice-versa.

Abstract: Rotating and positioning tool for axially symmetrical workpieces, especially for steering tie rods in motor vehicles. A housing with a recess for the introduction of a workpiece accommodates a clamping mechanism with a crown gear that is positioned and driven at its circumference. An empty space inside the crown gear communicates with the outside through an access slot. The space is demarcated by a contour. Three tension rollers are accommodated inside the empty space in such a way that they can be displaced radially inwardly against the force of springs. The rollers roll along the contour. The distance of the contour from its axis of rotation continuously varies through alternating maxima and minima. As the crown gear rotates, the tension rollers are forced in from a starting position where the distance is maximal and securely clamp the workpiece, which is located at the axis of rotation.