Abstract: An improved connector assembly for interconnecting the high voltage cable output of a DC power supply to the anode socket embedded in the exterior surface of a cathode ray tube envelope wall, including a terminal having an inner end mechanically connected to the cable and electrically connected to the conductive core thereof and an outer end formed as a female connector, a generally U-shaped stamped spring metal clip having a pair of uniquely configured upstanding arms for electrically and mechanically connecting to the anode socket and having a male-configured connector integral therewith which mechanically and electrically connects with the female connector of the terminal, and a resilient cup having a large cavity which encloses the outer ends of the clip arms and a small cavity which snugly embraces the lower portion of the U-shaped metal clip, including the male connector thereof, and the female connector of the terminal.

Abstract: Combination machine tool apparatus and pallet changing system includes a single changer for changing both work pieces at a work piece machining station on the machine tool and tools at a tool storage station on the machine tool. The work piece machining station and tool storage station are offset approximately 45.degree. from each other as measured from the rotational axis of the pallet changer, which is provided with additional retractable rotational stops for locating the pallet changer at these additional 45.degree. indexing positions. Also, the tool storage station is located forwardly of the work piece machining station, thus allowing the pallet changer to be positioned closer to the front of the machine tool in the region of the work piece machining station without interfering with the indexing movement of the pallet changer between stations.

Abstract: An input/output connector system (20) having spring contacts (68) in the header assembly (22) that engage pins (34) also in the header assembly (22) upon demating the receptacle assembly (24). The spring contacts (68) may remain in contact with the pins (34) while the receptacle assembly (24) is in mating engagement with the header assembly (22) or alternatively provide a make-before-break or break-before-make engagement with the pins (34) upon mating of the receptacle and header assemblies (24, 22).

Abstract: There is disclosed a clamping device which comprises a U-shaped spring secured to a spring retainer in a pivotable manner. The spring retainer is a sub-assembly which consists of two plates forming a slot when sandwiched together to accommodate the spring. The two plates associated with the retainer assembly accommodate a rotatable bolt or screw which screw is directed into a compression stop assembly. A bracket is mounted to the appropriate waveguide flange. This bracket contains an aperture to accommodate a projecting end of the spring. The mating waveguide flanges are clamped in place by adjusting the captive screw which serves to deflect the U-spring completing the clamping action. The unit, as described in the specification, contains two U-shaped springs both of which are coupled to a central spring retaining unit and can operate to connect or disconnect two separate waveguide sections.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle having a spring contact contained therein. The spring is formed with a nonflexing portion which provides a stiff section that acts as a positive stop to prevent overstressing the spring and permanently deforming it.

Abstract: A connector assembly allows rear repair/replacement of first contacts so that circuit protection elements may be checked for damage or replaced. A pair of inserts each having a like array of passages extending between its end faces are disposed in a connector shell one insert being fixed and adapted to receive the first contacts and the other insert being removable and carrying in its passages a second contact to mate with a first contact. The first contact carries the circuit protection element and is removably mounted in the shell with one end thereof for mating with a second contact. Means including a coupling nut removably secure the removable insert to a rearward end portion of the shell. Means including a key/keyway on the shell/removable insert align the inserts so that each array of passages is aligned with one another.

Abstract: The housing of the cable plug is exclusively formed of a one-piece metal part bent U-shaped which presses against the unit equipped with the contact spring elements under spring tension. In order for a shielding elimination to ensue on a short, direct path to a grounded potential carrier, the legs of the metal part nearly surround the unit or they even extend beyond it. In such a case, they are executed as resilient tongues with which an electrical connection to the grounded potential carrier directly ensues. Catch elements are provided for an interlocking connection of the metal part to the unit containing the spring clips or the blade strips. The web surface of the metal part proceeds at a slant relative to the bottom edges of its legs. In order to enable an oblique exit of the cable both toward the top and bottom, as well as toward the right and left, the said unit can also be engaged side-inverted without loss of positioning.

Abstract: An improved electrical connector system for connecting an electronic control system to electrically adjustable automotive suspension components, such as shock absorbers and MacPherson struts, features ease of connectibility and serviceability, superior electrical insulation, fewer individual components, and increased reliability. More specifically, the connector assembly features recessed, axially elongated contacts; integral latching strain relief caps; positive keying surfaces to ensure proper connector orientation; latching arms for removably attaching the connector system to the suspension component; and at least one seal radially disposed between the connector system and suspension component housing to prevent moisture penetration thereinto.

Abstract: An integral, one piece molded coupler includes an inner member and a pair of surrounding half sleeves joined to each other and to the inner member by an integral H-shaped hinge. The half sleeve members are elastically pivotable about the molded hinge members with respect to the inner sleeve. The molded hinge members are elastically deformable and provide a clamping force which maintains the coupling engagement of the coupler.

Abstract: A plug and receptacle combination having a compact configuration includes a plug having a slot for receiving a raised key-like projection on the receptacle to effect a polarization function and a flush-mount latch co-aligned with the slot to resiliently engage an opening in the projection to releasably latch the plug into engagement with the receptacle. The receptacle is designed to be telescopically received within the end of the plug to provide a high degree of shielding integrity. The plug is assembled from upper and lower half-shells that retain a connection block containing contacts of a first type, and the receptacle is defined by inter-engaging inner and outer shells which retain a connection block containing contacts of a second type for inter-engaging the contacts of the first type. A resilient spring is provided on the receptacle on the side opposite the raised key-like projection to assist in maintaining the plug and receptacle in mechanical and electrical engagement with one another.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cutting device suitable for cutting one part of a laminate to conform its shape to the other part of the laminate. The device comprises a vertical motion means mounted on a horizontal motion means, the vertical motion means having a rotating cutting blade mounted thereon. The cutting device is able to conform a veneer to the exact shape of a subsurface base within 0.001 inch.

Abstract: A bone vise for holding a bone or bone fragment immobile during surgery to enable a surgeon to perform desired sculpting or other operations thereon. The vise includes a planar base member with an integral threaded post upstanding from its central portion and a platform threadedly received on the post. A plurality of elongated gripper members are pivotally mounted intermediate their ends on the platform about axes which are tangent to a circle whose center lies within a bone receiving and engaging region. Each gripper member has a toothed surface at one end adjacent the bone receiving and engaging region and a cam surface at the opposite end weight biased into engagement with the base member. Rotation of the platform in one direction causes movement thereof away from the base member and enlargement of the bone receiving and holding region for insertion or removal of the bone.

Abstract: A device for holding together a male plug and a female plug of an electrical connector in a connected state, each of the male and female plugs having an electrical cord extending therefrom, comprises a pair of hollow members each capable of accommodating a plug. The members each have an open end through which a plug can be accessed, and a substantially closed end, with a slot extending from the closed end to the open end, through which slot the electrical cord can be passed. The hollow members are adapted to be joined together by complementary helix threads of a sufficient large dimension to maintain the male and female members in their connected state.

Abstract: A bus bar stab and insulator assembly for a motor controller has a two-piece housing and a three-piece stab finger clip. The housing base has a number of partitions which define pathways for the stab fingers. The housing cover is slidably mateable with the base and has a tab for receiving a self tapping screw. The stab fingers extend from the housing for making contact with bus bars. The stab finger clip has two fingers with interlocking tabs secured together with a screw which also connects one or more connector cables to the clip. The fingers are constructed of copper alloy and do not require the use of springs.

Abstract: A test clip for a plastic leaded chip carrier (PLCC) includes a plurality of electrical contacts for electrically connecting with respective leads of the PLCC, an electrically non-conductive body for supporting such contacts in spaced-apart positions, and a retaining mechanism for holding the test clip in operative position with respect to the PLCC. The retaining mechanism includes plural latching arms at respective corners of the test clip and a slide actuator therefor. The slide actuator also is operative to deflect the contacts from a normally open position to a closed position engaging respective leads of the PLCC.

Abstract: An electrical connector for interconnecting a plurality of signals comprises an assembly of a plug and receptacle. The plug includes a housing member having a cavity at its forward end defined by a peripheral wall and a cavity wall, and a rear wall. The housing further includes contact receiving apertures extending between the cavity wall and the rear wall. An insert is locked in place in the forward cavity, the adjacent wall of the insert having standoff feet to define a gap between the cavity wall and insert wall. The insert has apertures in alignment with the apertures in the housing. The apertures within the insert include a shoulder facing the rear wall of the insert. A contact insertable into the apertures in the housing and insert has a lance which is locatable in the gap between the cavity wall and insert wall to lock the contact in place. The receptacle has a right-angled configuration having pins extending from a mounting face for interconnection to a printed circuit board.

Abstract: A device and system for connecting a car-mounted apparatus comprising a fixing plate installed to part of a car body for supporting the car-mounted apparatus, a female part formed in either the car-mounted apparatus or the fixing plate, and a male part extending from either the car-mounted apparatus or the fixing plate that can be freely engaged with and disengaged from the female part. The invention also relates to a device for supplying power to a car-mounted apparatus by electrically connecting a connector on the car-body and a connector on the car-mounted apparatus, where either of these connectors is installed so that it can freely move and integrally vibrate with the other connector when in an engaged condition.

Abstract: An electric cable terminal includes a transparent plastic body rotatable about a metal tubular socket in which an electric cable is inserted. The body includes a holder having a recess in which a set of marking elements are inserted. The marking elements are visible through and protected by the transparent holder.

Abstract: An electrical connector for an audio product, such as an amplifier and a loudspeaker, comprises a rod-shaped body and a clamping sleeve; the rod-shaped body having a rear portion, a front portion and an intermediate portion; the rear portion having an axial hole at its end, a segment of the end being ground away from the side to form a solder lug, and having male threads between the end and the intermediate portion; the intermediate portion having a flange and a knurled segment between the flange and the male threads of the rear portion; the front portion having a slot across its diameter and an axial hole in the slot, both of which extend from its end substantially to the flange, and having a cylindrical segment adjacent the flange and having a wider segment with male threads and a tapered end; the clamping sleeve having female threads engageable with the male threads of the front portion of the rod-shaped body and having an internal tapered end adjacent the female threads and engageable with the tapered end

Abstract: A wrist strap can be connected through the fabric of a cleanroom garment by means of an inexpensive, removable connector comprising two molded plastic parts that can be interconnected to entrap the fabric. Protruding from a reservoir in the first of the two plastic parts is an open tube of open-cell foam which is filled with an electrically conductive gel. The foam tube protrudes from the reservoir and, when the two plastic parts are interconnected, the foam tube is compressed and transmits a squeezing force to the conductive gel, thus forcing a portion of the conductive gel through the exposed open end of the foam tube into the entrapped fabric and against an electrode in the second of the two plastic parts. This completes an electrical connection between that electrode and an electrode in the first plastic part at the base of the reservoir. The conductive gel may also be carried in a collapsible cup which is biased to force the conductive gel through the fabric to complete the electrical connection.