Abstract: A connector (1) comprises an insulator (2) and four rows of contacts (3). The insulator (2) has a shape of an almost rectangular parallelepiped and has two cut-off like shaped edges (2B) and a groove (2C). The cut-off like shaped edges (2B) are provided on a lower side in an X-direction and on opposite sides in a Y-direction perpendicular to the X-direction. The groove (2C) is provided on a lower surface (2F) of the insulator (2). The cut-off like shaped edges (2B) and the groove (2C) straightly extend in a Z-direction perpendicular to the X- and Y-directions. Each of the contacts (3) has a curved portion (3B) and a flat terminal end portion (3C). The curved portions (3B) and the flat terminal end portions (3C) of the contacts (3), which belong to two rows nearest the side surfaces (2E), are positioned within the cut-off like shaped edges (2B). The other curved portions (3B) and the other flat terminal end portions (3C) are positioned within the groove (2C).

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for guiding a flexible printed circuit board that electrically connects the main body and the liquid crystal display (LCD) unit of a mobile terminal that protects the FPCB from damages, cushions the switching force caused by the hinge unit, and stops the LCD unit at an arbitrary angle, thus improving the product reliability. The guiding apparatus includes: a body corresponding to the inner diametral shape of a guide case of the liquid crystal display unit, in which the hinge is formed; a guiding groove that is formed to a predetermined length in the axial direction from one end of the body; a pair of guide protrusions that are extended from the circumferential portion of the other end of the body in the axial direction with a predetermined width and facing to each other; and a pair of connection protrusions that are extended from the circumferential portion of the other end of the body in parallel with the guiding groove and facing to each other.

Abstract: An improved electrical socket includes a plurality of socket apertures to receive the pins of plugs. The socket apertures can receive the pins of plugs of various designs from many countries of the world. There is a plastic cover to prevent access to the internal electrical contacts when the plug is not inserted, and the plastic cover holds the plug in position when it is inserted. The electrical socket comprises a face plate connected to a socket bracket. The socket bracket has a 3-pole connector to receive wiring from the main supply, and the faceplate has corresponding 3-pole pins for mating connection with the 3-pole connector when the face plate is attached to the socket bracket for easily change of the face plate. A circuit breaker on the electrical socket prevents damage to an appliance attached to the socket due to current leakage or shock current, and the user is warned when there is a heat overload. An improved electrical plug is also described.

Abstract: An electrical socket assembly having a socket cover slidably mounted to a socket base over a range of motion. The socket assembly also includes a drive plate mounted to a cam portion of the socket cover. The drive plate and socket cover have range limit elements that engage one another to limit opposite ends of the range of motion. The socket assembly includes a cam shaft that engages the socket cover, drive plate, and socket base. The cam shaft is rotatable across a range of motion between an unlocked position and a locked position to slide the socket cover with respect to the socket base.

Abstract: A dual-purpose connector assembly includes a stand, a first electrical connector, an electrical cable and a second electrical connector. The stand has a base adapted to be placed on a table surface, and a prop formed with a first cable passage that extends along a vertical axis. The base has a surrounding wall, and is formed with a second cable passage that extends from the first cable passage to the surrounding wall. The first electrical connector is mounted on the prop and is adapted to connect electrically with the peripheral device. The electrical cable has a first end connected to the first electrical connector, and a second end opposite to the first end, and extends through the first and second cable passages. The second electrical connector is connected to the electrical cable and is adapted to connect electrically with an electronic device.

Abstract: A socket connector for insertion of an audio plug (95) comprises an insulating housing (10), a first terminal (30), a second terminal (50) and a third terminal (70) received within the housing, respectively. The housing has a mating surface (11) and a mating space (15) defined in the mating surface thereof for insertion of the plug. The terminals are positioned beside the mating space, respectively. The first terminal comprises a mating portion (35) for contacting with the plug and a contact portion (36). The second terminal comprises a contact portion contacting with the contact portion of the first terminal. The housing further comprises a first stopper (14) protruding into the mating space for preventing the mating portion of the first terminal from excessive deformation.

Abstract: A signal connector having function of abrupt wave protection is provided with a grounding device on a signal transmitting cable to guide abrupt wave to the ground. Thus, electronic equipments can be normally used in a normal condition and also protected by the grounding device, which is bale to guide high voltage or large electric current to the ground if abrupt wave or lightning striking should occur.

Abstract: A connector includes a waiting-side housing (10) with a receptacle (14) for receiving a watertight housing (11). A grommet (21) and a grommet cover (22) are mounted on the watertight housing (11). A seal (31) with lips (31A) is formed at a portion of the grommet (21) projects toward the waiting-side housing (10). A squeezing wall (30) is provided at the back end of the receptacle (14) and is fittable over the seal (31). Thus, the lips (31A) are compressed in directions normal to a connecting direction between the squeezing wall (30) and the watertight housing (11) during a connecting operation, to provide sealing between the housings (10, 11).

Abstract: An electrical card connector (100) includes a shielding member (1), an insulative housing (2), an ejector (3) assembled onto one side of the insulative housing, a switch terminal (4), a plurality of first contact terminals (5) retained in a rear portion of the insulative housing and a plurality of second contact terminals (6) retained in a middle portion of the insulative housing. The shielding member has a slot (111) defined at one side. The ejector has a slider (31) moving along the sliding direction between a forward position whereat the contact terminals are not in contact with a corresponding card and a back position whereat the contact terminals are in contact with the card. The slider has a rib (311) formed at a top wall thereof mating with the slot of the shielding member. The slider also has a first mating part (312) and a second mating part (313) respectively abutting against different types of cards.

Abstract: A spring piece section of the contact terminal is split into a plurality of spring piece units; each the split spring piece unit having a bending position not coinciding with that of the other, and a pressed portion against which is pressed a portion of the spring piece unit extending from the bending position to the fixing section is arranged in the connector housing.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for connecting at least two conductors. One embodiment has a body and a cap engaging the body. The body has an open top to an interior region. The body has at lest two apertures extending through a body side wall and into an interior region of the body. The cap has a cavity downwardly extending from a top surface of the cap toward a bottom surface of the cap. The cavity terminates at a floor between the top surface and the bottom surface of the cap, and the floor has a puncturable thickness to provide access to the interior region of the body.

Abstract: An insulation-displacement terminal contact, for example for modular terminals, which has slotted, sprung contact region as a contact-making slot on a connecting bracket, which contact region is surrounded and reinforced by an outer spring clip, and which insulation-displacement terminal contact has cutting blades in the inlet region. The invention provides for the cutting blades to project toward one another behind their inlet region. A connecting terminal has an insulation-displacement terminal contact, which has a slotted, sprung contact region.

Abstract: The invention provides a device port and associated connector which may be easily implemented by automobile manufacturers with minimal redesign and retooling by utilizing existing cigarette lighter and power port configurations to create the device port of the invention.

Abstract: A terminal fitting (1) has a main body (9) and a shell (10) for covering the main body (9). The shell (10) has locks (19) that are cut and bent from the remainder of the shell (10). Protection walls (21) for protecting the locks (19) are formed behind the locks (19). The protection walls (21) have substantially the same width as the locks (19). Thus, an area of an entrance of the terminal fitting (1) into a connector housing (2) is small.

Abstract: A field emission type cold cathode structure and an electron gun using the cathode are provided. The electron gun is capable of preventing electron emission error due to impurities etc. The electron gun includes a fusible metal layer formed between a base electrode and each emitter chip, a focus electrode formed on the upper portion of a gate electrode with an insulating layer therebetween, and a control electrode formed on the upper portion of a focus electrode with an insulating layer therebetween. The electron gun so constructed can reduce power for heating the cathode, display data and a picture instantly on a screen, simplify a structure of an electron lens etc. focusing an electron beam, and improving precision in electron gun assembly.

Abstract: A terminal fitting (T) has a base wall (13) and side walls (16L, 16R) that extend from opposite sides of the base wall (13). A resilient contact piece (15) projects up and back from a front end of the base wall (13) and between the side walls (16L, 16R). A lean-preventing plate (20) extends from the first side wall (16L) and contacts the inner surface of the second side wall (16R) at a location obliquely forward of and above the front end of the resilient contact piece (15) to prevent the side walls (16L, 16R) from leaning.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for mounting through an aperture in a panel with floating movement between the connector and the panel. A connector housing includes a mating portion insertable from a first side of the panel, through the aperture, to a position projecting from a second side of the panel. A first projection on the housing is engageable with the first side of the panel. A spring retention cap is positioned about the mating portion on the second side of the panel and includes a second projection for engaging the second side of the panel. An extension spring has opposite ends fixed to the spring retention cap and to the housing for drawing the first projection on the housing and the second projection on the spring retention cap against the first and second sides of the panel.

Abstract: A connector for under water or severe environment use, comprising first and second connector parts adapted to be brought together into a mated condition, and an indicator for indicating when the first connector part and the second connector parts are fully mated, the indicator being provided on the first connector part and having at least one radially outwardly extending protrusion, the radial protrusion being movable during mating of the first and second connector parts, from a radially outer position when the connector is in the unmated condition, to a radially inner position indicating that the connector is in the fully mated condition.

Abstract: A collapsible communication connector that is movable between a compact collapsed configuration and an expanded operational configuration. The collapsible communication connector has an attachment assembly, which is movably coupled to an electrical contact panel. The attachment assembly is expanded outwardly from the electrical contact panel to facilitate mechanical coupling of the collapsible communication connector with a counterpart receptacle.

Abstract: A connector restraint device is disclosed for restraining electrical wire end connectors plugged into connectors installed in a wall of an electrical equipment enclosure, and for tying down electrical wires attached to the electrical wire end connectors. The connector restraint device includes a base portion to which is joined an elongate wire support and tie-down angle having a horizontal leg and a vertical leg depending from the horizontal leg. Each of the horizontal and vertical legs are formed having a number of closely spaced square apertures along the legs, the apertures being sized for receiving conventional wire ties.