Abstract: A electrical plug mechanism and electrical receptacle is described. The present invention has an electrical plug, a plug guard and an electrical receptacle. The electrical plug has an end surface, and a plurality of protruding plates and a plurality of holes are defined on the end surface. A plurality of shafts correspond to and travel through the holes of the end surface. The plug guard has hollow protrusions corresponding to the protruding plates of the electrical plug, grooves corresponding to the hollow protrusions and holes corresponding to the shafts. The electrical receptacle has holders corresponding to the protruding plates.

Abstract: The disclosure is directed toward a Multi-Occupancy Dwelling (MOD) telephone jack for use where different telephone connections could be reconfigured without the need for a telephone technician. In the description herein, the term “jack” is used to describe a receptacle, whereas in the industry, a combination of a receptacle and a plug is sometimes called a jack. The MOD jack is similar to the regulation jack (RJ), or it could be a different connection point. The MOD jack has a plurality of selectable connecting points. The MOD jack includes a rotary dial. The rotary dial is connected to at least one connection point on a first plate and further a plurality of connection points on a second plate. The first plate is connected to a plurality of connection points.

Abstract: A fluted signal pin provides expanded surface area for high frequency operation which minimizes inductive and capacitive effects. The signal pin may be mounted to a circuit board via a support stanchion or membrane during assembly or repair. The membrane may be permanent or removable by heat, water, and/ or detergent. A pin cap optionally is provided to ensure attachment to an overlying integrated circuit package.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a bracket for holding a printed circuit board in relation to a connector for wave solder application comprising a mounting element for attaching the bracket to the connector, a shelf for supporting at least a portion of the printed circuit board at a predetermined height above the connector and a latch for retaining the printed circuit board on the shelf.

Abstract: A cable reel includes a fixed body, configured to attach to a steering column, and a movable body, rotatably connected to the fixed body and configured to rotate interlockingly with a steering wheel. The fixed body includes a peripheral wall, which defines a cut-out portion at an upper end. A flat cable, electrically connected to the fixed body and the movable body, is wound in an annular hollow portion defined between the fixed body and the movable body. An annular elastic sheet, formed on a surface of the movable body above the hollow portion, has an outer diameter that exceeds the inner diameter of the peripheral wall. Therefore, a peripheral end of the elastic sheet extends past the inner diameter into the cut-out portion of the peripheral wall. An edge portion of the flat cable is thus covered by the elastic sheet during rotation of the movable body.

Abstract: A connector device includes a housing mounted on a mother board and having a slot for receiving a daughter board. A retainer is used for securing the daughter board to the housing, and includes a base having a channel for receiving the daughter board, and a seat having a bore for slidably receiving a latch. A spring may bias the latch to engage with the daughter board and to lock the daughter board to the base and the seat of the retainer. The latch includes an end portion having an angled surface for allowing the daughter board to move the latch against the spring.

Abstract: A socket is shown for interconnecting a chip to a printed circuit board, where the socket is comprised of a housing and a substrate. The substrate is of the type comprising a plurality of wire leads extending upwardly from the substrate, and which are interconnected to solder balls on the opposite side of the substrate. The housing has a plurality of slots therethrough, such that the substrate can be positioned on the lower side of the housing with the resilient leads extending upwardly in the slots. A chip receiving face is positioned on the opposite side of the housing for contacting the resilient leads of the substrate. The housing includes resilient arms on opposite sides of the housing, which grip the substrate and which maintain the housing in a resiliently biased position above the substrate, such that the leads remain in their respective slots.

Abstract: Properly inserted terminal fittings (40) are engaged and locked by locks (20) returned to their free states. A retainer (30) mounted into a housing (10) then enters deformation spaces (26) for the locks (20). The retainer (30) presses and deforms the locks (20) from their free states toward the terminal fittings (40). Thus, areas of engagement of the locks (20) and the terminal fittings (40) are increased. Additionally, the degree of the resilient deformation of the locks (20) in the inserting process of the terminal fittings (40) is low and resistance acting when the terminal fittings (40) are inserted is suppressed.

Abstract: A connector for coupling panels which does not influence upon an electrically connected part of a connector to be attached to a panel even if an external force is applied to the panel. The connector for coupling panels comprises an insulating housing having a through hole therein through which connector terminals are fitted therein, flanges orthogonal to a direction of insertion and removal through the insulating housing and projected outwardly from at least one wall face of the insulating housing, comprising front and back faces, respectively, and a pair of retainer members having flexibility, fixedly attached to both side ends or both up-down ends of the insulating housing, respectively, wherein the retainer members are provided with a pair of retainer stepped parts, facing each other, and there is a gap for allowing fixture of the panel between the front and back faces of the respective flanges and the respective retainer stepped parts of the retainer members.

Abstract: A multiple-contact micron connector including a base seat main body and a socket main body inserted in a longitudinal insertion channel of the base seat main body. Two sides of the insertion channel are formed with multiple terminal receptacles. Two sides of the socket main body are formed with multiple terminal receptacles. Multiple first type terminals are respectively inserted in the terminal receptacles of the base seat main body. Each first type terminal has a second leg and a contact pin. Multiple second type terminals are respectively inserted in the terminal receptacles of the socket main body. Each second type terminal has a first leg and a contact section. The second leg resiliently abuts against the first leg to form a first electric contact and the contact pin resiliently contacts with the contact section to form a second electric contact.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing formed of resin and having contacts provided therein, a shield case formed of metal, engaging grooves formed in the housing, and engaging convex parts formed on the shield case. The housing is inserted into the shield case so as to be attached thereto. The engaging convex parts engage the engaging grooves when the housing is inserted into the shield case.

Abstract: A patch plug is provided that facilitates field installations thereof, e.g., using conventional equipment such as a conventional punch tool. Preferred patch plugs according to the present disclosure include a cover and a housing, each of which includes a hinge member to facilitate relative rotations of portions of the housing and cover. Rotational/pivotal motion of the cover and the housing relative to the disclosed hinge members facilitates establishing electrical connection with terminals positioned therewithin. The terminals that may be positioned in alternating pairs to provide improved return loss, and printed circuit boards are provided for further improved performance.

Abstract: A modular system interface is provided. The apparatus includes a main panel that is configured to be attached to a rack and includes a plurality of cut-outs. A plurality of sub-panels are configured to be attachable to the main panel, spanning across the respective cut-out. Each sub-panel supports one predetermined type of connector. The present invention can also be viewed as a method for providing a modular system interface. In this regard, the method can be broadly summarized by the steps of providing a main panel configured to be attachable to a rack and including a plurality of cut-outs. The method includes providing a plurality of sub-panels configured to be attachable to the main panel across a respective the cut-out, wherein each sub-panel supports a predetermined type of connector.

Abstract: A mini memory card connector is constructed to include an insulating housing defining an insertion slot for receiving one of a set of mini memory cards, front terminal grooves, middle terminal grooves, and rear terminal slots, a set of first terminals respectively mounted in the front terminal grooves for the contact of a first mini memory card, a set of second terminals respectively mounted in the middle terminal grooves for the contact of a second mini memory card, and a set of third terminals respectively mounted in the rear terminal slots for the contact of a third mini memory card.

Abstract: A mainboard having a selective connection COM/VGA jack layout includes a specific area for connecting different jack terminals to connect peripheral devices. The specific area includes two different sets of jack layouts to form a COM port jack layout and a VGA port jack layout laid in a juxtaposed manner. Manufacturers or designers may select to connect a COM port jack terminal or a VGA port jack terminal based on requirements (such as whether with VGA ONBOARD or not) so that only one type of mainboard is needed. Production cost may be reduced and production process is simpler.

Abstract: A card connector carrier structure, suitable for being mounted within a hand-held electronic device, comprises a circuit board (210) and a support tray (230) mounted to the circuit board. The circuit board is provided with a slot (216) through a thickness thereof. The support tray is formed from a thin sheet that includes a connector-receiving region (234) in the slot of the circuit board and an attachment member (232) attached to a surface (212) of the circuit board at a periphery of the slot. A card connector is further arranged in the connector-receiving region of the support tray within the slot of the circuit board. The card connector is thereby positioned within the slot, whereby an overall thickness of the card connector and the circuit board is reduced, and accordingly, a thickness of a hand-held electronic device incorporating the card connector and the circuit board can be reduced.

Abstract: A system and a method for protecting a connector and a body of a wireless adapter with a geometrical loop antenna. The loop antenna folds over the body of the wireless adapter to protect the connector and the body. The wireless adapter may be used to connect a peripheral device to a host device. The body of the wireless adapter includes a body stop operable for receiving the loop antenna. The system may also include a cap for protecting the connector of the wireless adapter. In this instance, the loop antenna folds over the cap to lock the cap in place on the connector. A cap may also be integrated into the distal end of the loop antenna.

Abstract: In an IC socket of an open top type having a plurality of pin type contacts for electrical connection with an IC package inserted thereinto, the IC socket includes a socket body having a base plate, a vertically movable cover, a platform attached to the base plate and having an IC package mounting portion, and edge moving mechanisms each having a latch lever for holding the IC package placed on the platform and adapted to move the IC package from one side to the opposite side for adjusting and correcting the position of the IC package.

Abstract: An electrostatic discharge protection shield device, which may be used in bases or cradles for mobile electronic apparatus, among other uses. A grounded electrostatic discharge shield is movable between two positions, one which precludes contact with data/dc power contacts of a data/dc power connection and another, in which the contacts are exposed for normal operation in connection with the parent electronic apparatus.

Abstract: A coaxial connector for connecting a first contacting means and a second contacting means. The coaxial connector having a dielectric housing an inner conductor electrically connected to the first contacting means and resiliently biased between a second mated position and a second unmated position. An outer conductor positioned adjacent to the dielectric case and having a first outer conductor section electrically coupled with a second outer conductor section that is resiliently biased in respect to the first outer conductor section between a first mated position and a first unmated position. The second contacting means having a first contact pad that contacts the second outer conductor section when the second outer conductor section is in a mated position and a second contact pad that contacts the inner conductor section when the inner conductor section is in the mated position.