Abstract: A non-mechanical-interfacing electronic switch or a mechanical-interfacing electronic switch are controlled to modulate between an active state and an inactive state based on electronic action. The switch includes an aperture defining an opening in a housing, and the opening defines an insertion path. A transmitter transmits a signal to a receiver along a signal path. To control the non-mechanical-interfacing electronic switch, a mechanical lockout device having a protrusion is inserted through the opening of the aperture along the insertion path. To control the mechanical-interfacing electronic switch, a mechanical control part have a protrusion is moveable to interrupt the signal. Methods of locking the non-mechanical-interfacing electronic switch with the mechanical lockout device as well as methods of locking the mechanical control part of the mechanical interfacing electronic switch with the mechanical lockout device are also provided.

Abstract: An electrical connection component includes a conductor, and a housing into which the conductor is press-fitted. The housing includes a press-fitted portion having a hollow shape and into which the conductor is press-fitted in a press-fitting direction, and a restriction portion provided at a position different from a position of the press-fitted portion, the restriction portion restricting at least a part of the conductor from being displaced in a direction different from the press-fitting direction from a time point when press-fitting of the conductor into the press-fitted portion is started to a time point when the press-fitting is completed.

Abstract: Disclosed is a multi-directional input device, including a pressing switch. Each of two opposite side surfaces of the pressing switch is provided with a first protrusion. The base includes two base side surfaces respectively opposite to the two opposite side surfaces of the pressing switch. Each of the two opposite base side surfaces is provided with a second protrusion respectively, and the second protrusion is engaged with the first protrusion to fix the pressing switch.

Abstract: A power transfer system to facilitate the transfer of electrical power between tree trunk sections of an artificial tree is disclosed. The power transfer system can advantageously enable neighboring tree trunk sections to be electrically connected without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections. Power distribution systems can be disposed within the trunk sections. The power distribution systems can comprise a male end, a female end, or both. The male ends can have prongs and the female ends can have voids. The prongs can be inserted into the voids to electrically connect the power distribution systems of neighboring tree trunk sections. In some embodiments, the prongs and voids are designed so that the prongs of one power distribution system can engage the voids of another power distribution system without the need to rotationally align the tree trunk sections.

Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal block with a handle. The terminal block includes an insulative base, a conductive terminal, a flexible clamp and a toggle member. The insulative base has a chamber and an insertion hole communicating with the chamber. The conductive terminal is fixed at a bottom of the insertion hole. The flexible clamp is received in the chamber and extended with a movable elastic arm abutting against the conductive terminal and closing the inserting hole. The toggle member has a pivot rotatably connected in the chamber. The pivot is extended with a pusher abutting against the movable elastic arm. When the toggle member is rotated to a release position, the pusher is rotated about the pivot to press the movable elastic arm so the movable elastic arm deviates from the conductive terminal and the insertion hole is opened.

Abstract: A plug cap assembly for use on a plug (10) comprises a plug cap (20) configured for releasable arrangement on at least a part of a plug head portion, and comprises a flexible connection member (21) having a first end and a second end, a flexible connection (23) between a cap top portion (26) and said second end, and a connection element (24; 24?) releasably connected to the plug or to a cable (9). The flexible connection member may be moved with respect to the connection element and a suspended length (1) may be adjusted such that it is less than a distance (d) between the suspension structure (25) and an adjacent vehicle body (3).

Abstract: Provided is a sheet conveying apparatus provided with: a rocker switch; a plurality of connectors each connected to two terminals; an outer cover; and a housing portion, wherein the connector among the plurality of connectors which is positioned farthest from the center of the rocker switch in the parallel direction of the two terminals protrudes toward an end portion of the end surface of the rocker switch which is on the connector side, and wherein a wall portion of the housing portion is disposed in a position opposing an end portion on the opposite side from the end portion in the parallel direction and in a position closer, in the direction of insertion of the plurality of connectors into the two terminals, to the rocker switch than the end surfaces of the plurality of connectors on the opposite side from the side where the rocker switch is disposed.

Abstract: A pogo block includes: a conductor having a first terminal connected to a terminal of a board of an inspection part, a second terminal connected to a terminal of a probe card, and an elastically expandable and contractible connection portion connecting the first terminal and the second terminal, and configured to be expandable and contractible in a direction connecting the first terminal and the second terminal; and a housing having a first holder configured to hold the first terminal, a second holder configured to hold the second terminal, and a guider into which the elastically expandable and contractible connection portion is inserted and configured to guide movements of the first holder and the second holder in the direction connecting the first terminal and the second terminal.

Abstract: An electrical outlet may be stored (e.g., stocked at a manufacturer and/or a warehouse) in a bulk form and may be constructed to have a desired color, finish, and/or material prior to shipment to a customer. The outlet may comprise a rear bezel portion having a front surface with openings configured to receive blades of a plug of an electrical device for electrically connecting the electrical device to a power source and a front bezel portion configured to be mounted over the rear bezel portion. The rear bezel portion may have openings aligned with the respective openings of the rear bezel portion for receiving the blades of the plug. In addition, the electrical outlet may have a temporary bezel when stocked at the manufacturer and/or the warehouse. The temporary bezel may be removed from the outlet and a permanent bezel may be installed on the outlet prior to shipment.

Abstract: A first connector, a second connector and an electrical connector assembly having the first connector and the second connector are provided. The first connector includes an insulating housing and a locking plate embedded in the insulating housing, and a plurality of first power terminals, a plurality of first signal terminals and a plurality of first braking terminals mounted in the insulating housing; the locking plate is provided with a locking mechanism protruding upwardly. The second connector includes a terminal block, a cover body covering the terminal block, a locking slidable cover slidably mounted on the cover body and a plurality of second power terminals, a plurality of second signal terminals and a plurality of second braking terminals mounted in the terminal block. The locking slidable cover is capable of sliding forwardly and rearwardly relative to the cover body, and is capable of being locked together with the locking mechanism.

Abstract: A connector manufacturing method includes: a first insertion process of inserting a conductor held by a housing through an annular seal member; a second insertion process of inserting the conductor through an annular portion of a support member; a pushing-in process of pushing the seal member into a gap between an inner circumferential surface of a recess in the housing and the conductor by pressing the seal member using the annular portion; and an engagement process of making the annular portion support the seal member at a predetermined position by engaging the support member and the housing, wherein the predetermined position is a position before a bottom portion of the recess.

Abstract: A flexible switch has a deformable body and a plurality of electrodes, at least one of the electrodes being provided on the deformable body. The switch has a first state in which the electrodes are spaced apart and a second state in which the electrodes are in electrical contact, and the switch is configured to allow movement between the states when a force is applied to or removed from the deformable body.

Abstract: The invention is an implantable electrical connection between an electrical implant which has at least one electrical conductor and at least one electrical feed line. The invention further relates to a method for producing an implantable electrical connection between an electrical implant. The invention comprises at least one electrical cable having a cable end, to which an electrically conductive flat piece is unsupportedly fined, and that the at least one implant-side electrical conductor is joined to the flat piece.

Abstract: A conductive fastening mechanism including a nut connected to an energy load module and electrically connected to a power supply through a power switch S0; an anti-rotating seat located above the nut; a conducting element arranged in the anti-rotating seat and electrically connected to a load; a connecting piece penetrating the anti-rotating seat and the conducting element and selectively connected to the nut, used for on-off between the load and the power supply; a handle rotatably arranged on the connecting piece, where the handle is configured to be selectively clamped in the anti-rotating seat to limit the connecting piece. The handle is rotatably arranged on the connecting piece and can be selectively clamped on the anti-rotating seat, such that the handle plays a role in preventing the connecting piece from rotating, so as to achieve the purpose of anti-vibration and anti-loosening, prevent damage and other safety accidents, and improve safety.

Abstract: A terminal block includes a base, a support provided on the support, and a first terminal pair, a second terminal pair and a third terminal pair each supported by the support. A coupling line of the first electric wire is arranged along a first straight line, and a coupling line of the second electric wire is arranged along a second straight line. The base includes a support protrusion that extends to a coupling line of the third electric wire through between the coupling line of the first electric wire and the coupling line of the second electric wire and supports the coupling line of the third electric wire.

Abstract: A magnetic latching connector for making electrical connections between cables, electrical power and signal sources, equipment and the like in a variety of medical and other applications in which it is desired to have the connection maintained with a predetermined amount of magnetic attractive force. The magnetic latching connector generally includes male and female connector components. The male and female connector components comprise male and female couplings and male and female coupling housings. The male and female coupling housings enclose electrical connections between the male and female couplings and electrical cables. Recessed within the male and female couplings are electrically conductive pins and sockets and male and female magnetic latching elements. When the male and female connector components are coupled, the pins and sockets provide electrical connections and the recessed magnetic latching elements provide a predetermined magnetic attraction force to maintain the connections.

Abstract: It is aimed to provider a terminal block capable of simplifying parts management. A terminal block 1 includes a busbar assembly 50 having busbars 51, 52 made of metal and a holding portion 53 for holding the busbars 51, 52 with tip parts 51b, 52b and base end parts 51a, 52a of the busbars 51, 52 exposed. The terminal block 1 also includes a housing 10 into which the base end parts 51a, 52a of the busbars 51, 52 are inserted and to which the holding portion 53 is fixed.

Abstract: A water-proof connection device and a transmission cable assembly thereof are provided. The transmission cable assembly includes a connector being USB 3.0 type C, a transmission cable, a molding holder, an insulating sleeve, and an adhesive layer. The connector has an external end portion and an opposite internal end portion. The transmission cable includes a plurality of wires connected to the internal end portion. The molding holder includes a partition portion and a pillar portion that extends from the partition portion, and connection parts of the internal end portion and the wires are embedded in the pillar portion. The insulating sleeve surrounds a part of the pillar portion and a part of the transmission cable that are arranged adjacent to each other. The adhesive layer is formed on an inner surface of the insulating sleeve, and extends outside two opposite ends of the insulating sleeve.

Abstract: A printed circuit board plug-in connection is provided for transmitting the highest possible currents between a printed circuit board and an electrical cable, the printed circuit board plug-in connection being manufactured as simply and economically as possible. For this purpose, a plug-in connection having a slotted pin contact is proposed. Said pin contact is arranged in an insulating body and can be inserted directly into a passage contact opening of a printed circuit board in order to establish electrical contact. The insulating body has detent arms, which releasably engage in detent openings of the printed circuit board in a locking manner at the same time. By means of dovetail connections, several insulating bodies can be fastened to each other, i.e., can be cascaded with each other. A strain relief element can also be fastened to an insulating body by means of the dovetail connection in order to provide strain relief for individual conductors of the cable.

Abstract: To provide a connector for which cost can be reduced. A first connector 1 includes first metal members 10A that function as terminals and second metal members 10B that function as reinforcing brackets. Each first metal member 10A and second metal member 10B include a main body part 11, a first edge part 15, a second edge part 16, and a third edge part 17. A first edge part 15 of the first metal member 10A is positioned on the upper side of the main body part 11 that is the side that receives the mating connector. The second metal member 10B is retained in a different orientation from the first metal member 10A. The first edge part 15 of the second metal member 10B is positioned below the main body part 11 of the second metal member 10B and can be attached to a first circuit board B1 arranged on the lower side of the first connector 1.