Abstract: A contact member or bridge for an electrical connector includes a bridge strap with a base plate and an abutment member coupled to and extending from the bridge strap. The base plate extends substantially perpendicular to the bridge strap and has an internally threaded bore. An abutment member extends adjacent a side edge of the base plate, and has planar surface extending perpendicularly to and facing the base plate. A clamping plate overlies the base plate, has a substantially straight side edge adjacent the planar surface and has a through bore. A screw extends through the bore in the clamping plate and threadedly engages the threaded bore in the base plate.

Abstract: A socket contact with Kelvin contact for the testing of IC devices comprising a plurality of conducting strip sets embedded across a non-conducting base. Each strip set includes two pairs of electrodes. Two pairs of electrodes are designed such that each pair functions to contact one of the two corresponding leads of an IC device. Within the pair, one electrode forms a connection between the IC lead and the tester, and the other electrode provides a Kelvin contact.

Abstract: An electrical connector for joining a flexible printed circuit to a rigid printed circuit board comprises a connector housing adapted to be mounted within an opening in the printed circuit board and including a circuit connecting portion for receiving the flexible printed circuit, a plurality of connection terminals mounted within the housing and terminating in surface mount portions wherein upper surfaces of the surface mount portions are adapted to make contact with corresponding circuit traces on a lower surface of the printed circuit board, a ground terminal extending outwardly from each side of the connector housing wherein the upper surface of the ground terminals are coplanar with the upper surfaces of the surface mount portions of the connection terminals, and a circuit fastener rotatably mounted for up and down movement on the connector housing adapted to secure the flexible printed circuit within the circuit connecting portion of the housing, whereby when the electrical connector is placed in the op

Abstract: A female metal terminal body (3) of a box-shape has a bottom plate (4) and an insertion port (2) which is formed in one end portion of the metal terminal body (3), and through which a male metal terminal is insertable into the metal terminal body (3). A resilient contact piece portion (5) is formed within the metal terminal body (3), and includes a flexing portion (6), a flat portion (7) extending rearwardly from the flexing portion (6), and a resilient support portion (8) extending from a distal end of the flat portion (7). The resilient contact piece portion (5) is partially divided into a plurality of sections so as to divide the flat portion (7) into a plurality of sub-flat portions (7A, 7B). A plurality of contact portions (12A, 12B) are respectively formed on at least two of the sub-flat portions (7A, 7B) disposed at opposite side portions of the resilient contact piece portion (5).

Abstract: The circuitry contained in an electrical connector housing is standardized, so that its manufacturing, modification and addition can be simplified. To this end, a circuitry is designed so as to include a plurality of unit circuits, both ends of which are to be connected to an electrical part such as a relay, fuse or connector. The unit circuits are made of an identical electrically conductive material and formed into long thin elements. The unit circuits are arranged in parallel at a given spacing relative to one another. The electrically conductive element of each unit circuit is connected to the electrical part through another electrically conductive element arranged substantially perpendicular thereto.

Abstract: In a female terminal (10), projections (17) of a contact piece (12), received within a body (11), are engaged respectively in windows (16) formed respectively in opposed walls (15) of the body (11). A support portion (31), formed on the body (11), is resiliently held against a concave surface (18A) of the contact piece (12). The support portion (31) is held against the contact piece (12) through an engagement portion (40) which makes a concave-convex engagement in a direction of a thickness of the contact piece (12).

Abstract: An electrical plug incorporates a light beam between the prongs of the plug. The light beam is forwardly directed such that the plug can illuminate a socket where the plug is to be inserted. The plug body includes a circuit board having a light, resistor, battery and switch. A first type of switch that is used includes a push button attached to a spring and contact pads mounted on the circuit board, wherein when the button is pressed the spring electrically connects contact pads within the circuit thus closing the circuit and activating the light. A second type of switch that is used incorporates contact pads and a flexible cover having a pair of electrically conductive leaves hingedly attached to its underside. When an exterior surface above the cover is pressed the leaves move upward and electrically connect contact pads within the circuit thereby closing the circuit and activating the light.

Abstract: A rotatable power and data center with storage area (100) is disclosed which provides access, at a work surface level, to electrical power, communication signals and other types of desired electrical and/or communications input/output. The power and data center (100) includes a stationary housing (106). A pair of coupling connectors (134) are provided which allow the stationary housing (106) to be removably secured from a slot (102) formed within a work surface (104). A carriage (170) is rotatably coupled to the stationary housing (106) and is movable between closed and open positions. A recessed storage area (244) is formed by the housing (106) and carriage (170). Electrical receptacles (180) and communication receptacles (174) are mounted on the carriage (170). A cover (220) is also rotatably coupled to the housing (106). Electrical and communications devices can remain energized through the receptacles (174, 180) when the carriage (170) and cover (220) are in closed positions.

Abstract: A conductor rail, in particular for the electrification of furniture, has a section member (1) with a longitudinal channel (3.2) in which there are arranged at least two leads (9.1, 9.2) foreseen for the current supply. The longitudinal channel (3.2) is accessible via a longitudinal slot (4.2) in the section member (1) in order to be able to contact the leads (9.1, 9.2) with a plug at any location. The mentioned at least two leads (9.1, 9.2) are arranged sunk in the same lateral wall (5.1) of the longitudinal channel (3.2). The plug is characterised by a snout (16) which can be introduced into the longitudinal slot (4.2), with at least two laterally protruding contact elements (22.1, 22.2) which are formed for contacting the leads (9.1, 9.2) of the conductor rail.

Abstract: An enhanced modular jack assembly includes a contact array subassembly having a circuit board, a plurality of long and short contacts, an intermediate contact and a seat structure. The long and short contacts are attached to and extend forwardly from the circuit board and are arranged in pairs of the long and short contacts situated in spaced-apart substantially parallel front and back rows in which the long contacts of the back row are aligned with one another and the short contacts of the front row are aligned with one another but are offset relative to the long contacts of the back row. The intermediate contact is attached to and extends forwardly from the circuit board and has a length substantially the same as the length of the short contacts and a non-parallel orientation relative to the long and short contacts of the back and front rows.

Abstract: A female terminal fitting is provided to prevent a waterproof rubber plug from being damaged. The female terminal fitting has an opening 21 formed in the leading end of a box-shaped main portion 20 having angular portions at its four corners. Side wall extending pieces 40 and an upper wall extending piece 44 extending forward from side walls 26 and a ceiling plate 32a are turned inside at the opening 21. Thus rounded side edges 42 and an upper edge of the opening 21 are formed by the turned portions of the extending pieces 40, 44. Since the extending pieces 40, 44 are turned not at their bottom ends, but at their intermediate positions, four corner portions 43 at the leading ends of the angular portions 28 are retracted.

Abstract: A shield splice for terminating the individual shields on individual wires in multiple wire bundles includes a generally elongate section of transversely deformable material, preferably fabricated from aluminum or tin plated copper metal. The elongate section is open at each end and has a plurality of longitudinal passages which may be any of a number of geometrical shapes. The exterior surface is surrounded by a stainless steel or plastic tie strap, which may have a preinstalled ground strap. In use, wires with exposed shields are inserted through the passages in the elongate section, and the tie strap is cinched down and tightened, thus crushing the splice material around the individual wire shields and grounding them collectively. A method for grounding multiple internal braid splices is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a terminal blade that has two spaced legs between which a spring contact strip is received. An L-shaped tab extends from one leg to the other to lock the two legs together in a spaced relationship. The spring contact strip has locking tabs that are received in openings in the terminal blade to hold the contact strip in the blade. Lead in tabs and stops are provided on the contact strip to aid in assembly of the contact strip to the terminal blade.

Abstract: A plug includes a housing having a compartment, a base mounted in the housing, two blades securely attached to the base, and a grounding prong that is electrically connected to an external grounding wire. The base includes an inner side facing the compartment of the housing and an outer side facing away from the compartment of the housing. A receiving member extends from the inner side of the base and locates in the compartment. The grounding prong includes a first end and a second end. The first end of the grounding prong is securely, releasably engaged with the base with the second end of the grounding prong extended out of the housing for use with a socket with a ground slot. The grounding prong is removably received in a receptacle of the receiving member when used with a socket without a ground slot.

Abstract: A coaxial connector element including an outer contact connected to the outer conductor of a coaxial cable, a central contact having a longitudinal axis and circularly-symmetrical neck at a rear end, and a coupling mounted on the central conductor of the coaxial cable, the coupling provided with a resilient fork having two prongs defining a seat between them for snap-fastening the neck of the central contact. Each prong having a pointed end defined by two cylindrical recesses, whereby when the coupling initially contacts the neck of the central contact, the coupling is angularly offset from its normal snap-fastening position to a position in which the neck is securely engage by the fork.

Abstract: The cable connector for electrical connections has a connector housing and a connector insert which is made of electrically insulating material and has contact elements, and a pull relief for the cable to be connected. This pull relief is formed by a swivel jaw. The surface of the swivel jaw cooperating with the cable is rounded in an arc-shaped manner and is formed with teeth. The swivel plane of the swivel jaw lies in or parallel to the longitudinal axis of the cable connector. The connector insert is formed of at least two parts, wherein the first part has a portion having the contact elements and a channel-like portion adjoining the rear side of portion, with an electrically conducting insert extending along part of the length of the channel-like portion. This electrically conducting insert extends until the portion of the first part having the contact elements to form a ground contact. The other, second part of the connector insert is connectable with the channel-like portion of the first part.

Abstract: A hot-line plug terminal (5) comprises a steady-state contact section (7B) and an initial arc contact section (7A) provided at a position which offset to a side of the steady-state contact section.

Abstract: A terminal structure designed to prevent bus bars from being brought into contact with and rubbing against each other when the terminal structure is built of a plurality of bus bars which are fixed by resin-molding. Circuit members are formed with a plurality of bus bars respectively constituting internal circuits. The plurality of bus bars are coupled together by respective coupling portions in parallel with a space provided between the bus bars. The circuit members are successively set in a mold in such a way that the bus bars of the other circuit member are fitted in between the bus bars of one circuit member without contact with the bus bars of the one circuit member whereby the bus bars in that set condition are fixed by resin-molding. Moreover, a position regulating portion is provided by bending the coupling portion of the other circuit member, so that the other circuit member is temporarily set therein with a space formed from the bus bars of the one circuit member.

Abstract: A key for a keyboard consisting of a base part (1) with a recess (7), an intermediate part (2), a key head (3) and an elastic return part (4). The cylindrical intermediate part (2) is arranged between the bottom part (14) of the key head (3) and the recess (7), with the intermediate part (2) moving into the recess (7) when the key head (3) is pressed. The intermediate part (2) is in a screw-like engagement with the bottom part (14) of the key head (3) and with the recess (7) in each case, with the one engagement running in the opposite direction to the other engagement.

Abstract: A connector having an improved impedance aspect is provided with a triplet of conductive terminals for mating with opposing ground and signal terminals. Each triplet of the connector includes a pair of signal terminals and an associated ground terminal, with each terminal having a contact portion, a body portion and a mounting portion. The contact portion of the ground terminal overlies the contact portions of the signal terminals to provide an increased ground plane surface area. The body portion of the ground terminal is aligned with and extends between the body portions of the two signal terminals. With this arrangement, the impedance of the connector may be tuned to obtain an impendance with a reduced discontinuity through the connector as compared to similar connectors.