Abstract: Reverse polarity protection for plug-in connectors comprising two intermateable plug-in connector parts (100, 200), wherein the one plug-in connector part (100) comprises a first coding element and the other plug-in connector part (200) comprises a second coding element and wherein the two coding elements are matched to each other in such a manner that when the plug-in connector parts (100, 200) are arranged correctly they make a plug-in connection possible and that when the plug-in connector parts (100, 200) are not arranged correctly prevents a plug-in connection, characterized in that the one coding element is a groove (110) extending in the mating direction and having a trapezoid-shaped cross-section, and that the other coding element is a coding rib (210) that is extending in the mating direction and that is formed in a U-shaped manner with elastically bendable walls (212, 213) that are arranged in a U-shaped configuration.

Abstract: A connecting blade includes an insulation board; and a signal line disposed on the insulation board. The signal line has contact points at both ends thereof for connecting to a circuit connecting member. The signal line is formed of a metal band member. The signal line is arranged on the insulation board in a width direction of the signal line. The insulation board includes a cut portion penetrating through the insulation board or being recessed in a plate surface of the insulation board. The cut portion is situated at a position where the cut portion exposes a part of the signal line.

Abstract: A method for informing a process control center about the fact that a sensor is being disconnected from a measuring transducer that is arranged spatially remote from the process control center and electrically connected with the process control center. The sensor is connected with the measuring transducer via a plug-in connection. A method involving automatic transmission of a signal to the process control center when the plug-in connection is opened is designed in such a way that, when opening a bayonet joint that covers the plug-in connection, or when disconnecting the plug-in connection, in order to disconnect the sensor from the measuring transducer, an electric signal is generated in the plug-in connection or the bayonet joint, which is transmitted to the process control center.

Abstract: A port of a computing system includes a connector movable between a recessed position and an extended position. The connector is extended from the recessed position to the extended position in response to a plug.

Abstract: A mating connector, that includes a mating ground portion, includes a holding member, a contact, a shell and a ground member. The holding member is formed of an insulating body defining a connection space, the contact has a contact point which is held by the holding member to be positioned in the connection space, the shell covers, at least in part, the holding member in a plane perpendicular to a front-rear direction, and the ground member is electrically connected with the shell and has a base portion positioned between the holding member and the shell. A ground spring extends from the base portion and a ground contact point to be connected to the mating ground portion, and has first, second and third springs. The third spring is inward of the second spring, and supports the ground contact point to project into the connection space.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate generally to a modular connector for a multi-conductor ribbon cable provided for power and data transmission to a network of devices. The modular connector is coupled to the conductors in the ribbon cable by insulation displacement members. When the connector is attached to the ribbon cable and disconnected from a device a continuous circuit path is provided and when connected to a device configurable circuit paths are provided.

Abstract: An electronic expansion valve and a connector assembly thereof are provided. The connector assembly includes a connector seat hermetically connected to a housing of the electronic expansion valve, and contact pins configured to connect an external control component. The housing has a valve cavity in which an electrical motor is arranged, the connector seat has a sealing cavity in communication with the valve cavity, an insulation sleeve is provided inside the sealing cavity and provided with mounting positions corresponding to terminals of the electrical motor, and the mounting positions are electrically insulated from each other and spaced from each other, the insulation sleeve is further provided with connecting holes, and each contact pin has one end passing through the respective connecting hole to be connected to the respective terminal, and another end extending out of the sealing cavity to form a connecting end to connect the external control component.

Abstract: A connection system between an electrical or electronic device and a plug connector unit, the device including first electrical terminals, which are aligned in parallel to one another with the aid of a first positioning device within a connection area of the device, and second electrical terminals, which cooperate with the first electrical terminals, being aligned with the first electrical terminals with the aid of a second positioning device in a plug connector housing of the plug connector unit.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a frame delimiting an elongated open cavity, and having two parallel long sides provided with contact areas capable of cooperating with contact areas of a complementary electrical connector. Each long side is formed of a multilayer printed circuit board.

Abstract: Pluggable connector includes a connector housing having a unitary housing shell that includes a top wall, a bottom wall that is spaced apart from the top wall, and a side wall that extends between and joins the top and bottom walls. The pluggable connector also includes a communication assembly positioned within an interior cavity of the pluggable connector. The communication assembly includes internal electronics that generate thermal energy during operation. The top wall has an exterior surface that forms an output area configured to dissipate the thermal energy therefrom. The bottom wall has an interior surface that is coupled to the internal electronics such that the thermal energy is conveyed from the internal electronics into the bottom wall. The unitary housing shell forms a seamless thermal-transfer path that extends from the bottom wall, through the side wall, and to the output area.

Abstract: An assembly, and methods of fabricating the assembly. The assembly has an electrical cable that has a number of separate conductors, a bundle of cable reinforcing strands, and an outer jacket surrounding all of the conductors and the bundle. The conductors and the bundle protrude from an end of the outer jacket. A stopper element surrounds the end of the outer jacket and the portions of the conductors and bundle where they protrude from the outer jacket. Distal ends of the conductors and the bundle protrude from the stopper element. The distal end of the bundle that protrudes from the stopper element is divided into multiple protruding bundle portions, and a first protruding bundle portion is wrapped at least partly around the stopper element in one direction and a second protruding bundle portion is wrapped at least partly around the stopper element in another direction.

Abstract: A coaxial connector assembly includes an inner contact terminating a center conductor of a coaxial cable, an insulator holding the inner contact, and an outer contact, which surrounds the insulator and the inner contact, terminating a shield braid of the cable. The outer contact is formed into a barrel shape and includes a seam extending along an entire length of the outer contact. The coaxial connector assembly further includes an outer ferrule and a seamless inner ferrule. The seamless inner ferrule has a first ferrule portion with a first diameter and a second ferrule portion with a second diameter that is different from the first diameter. The first ferrule portion surrounds at least a portion of the outer contact. The shield braid is sandwiched between the second ferrule portion and the outer ferrule. A method of manufacturing the coaxial connector assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A connector comprises a movable member and an operating member and is mateable with a mating connector. The movable member is movable between a front position and a rear position of a movement range. The operating member is movable between a front position and a rear position of an operation range and is movable relative to the movable member. The mated state of the connector is locked when the operating member is positioned at the front position of the operation range and when the movable member is positioned at the front position of the movement range. The mated state is unlocked when the operating member is positioned rearward of the front position of the operation range by a predetermined distance and when the movable member is positioned at the front position of the movement range.

Abstract: Technologies for providing DC arc protection in a DC socket include an electromagnet positioned in the DC socket configured to produce a magnetic field. The electromagnet is positioned to be adjacent to a contact region between one or more supply terminals of a DC socket and one or more prongs of a DC plug. As the DC plug is disconnected from the DC socket, a DC arc might form between one or more of the supply terminals and one or more of the prongs. The magnetic field produced by the electromagnet reduces the energy of the DC arc and reduces the time duration of the DC arc.

Abstract: A printed circuit board includes at least two rigid printed circuit board parts which are connected to one another by at least one flexible connecting part which is thinner than the rigid printed circuit board parts. The at least two rigid printed circuit board parts can be moved toward one another by bending the flexible connecting part. A groove, which is produced by the different thickness of the rigid printed circuit board parts relative to the flexible connecting part, is filled with an elastic material.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing having terminal towers extending forward of a base toward a mating end each. The terminal towers are spaced apart by gaps and the gaps define a central cavity between the terminal towers. A TPA device is received in the central cavity and is front loaded into the central cavity through the mating end in a loading direction toward the base. The TPA device includes a plurality of latches received in corresponding terminal towers having latching fingers positionable in terminal channels in blocking positions to block removal of terminals. The TPA device includes a locking block received in the central cavity to lock the TPA device in the central cavity. The locking block is positioned relative to the latches to hold the latches in the blocking positions.

Abstract: In an embodiment, the present invention is a communication plug that includes a plug housing with a plurality of plug contact slots and at least one plug contact with at least two tines. The at least one plug contact is positioned in one of the plug contact slots, the one of the plug contact slots having a bridge positioned between the at least two tines.

Abstract: A connector, configured to extend a plurality of interfaces, includes a housing and a plurality of pins extending out of the housing. The housing is designed to accommodate a plurality of contacts spaced apart in sequentially numbered contact locations including HDMI contact locations designated for a HDMI port, configured to couple to at least one HDMI interface via HDMI pins of the plurality of pins; USB contact locations designated for a USB port; a power contact location designated for a power port; and a detection contact location designated for a detection port, configured to detect the types and quantities of the plurality of interfaces via a detection pin. A docking station and a connecting assembly with the connector are also provided.

Abstract: In a lever-type connector (1) including a temporary lever lock mechanism (40) that temporarily locks in an initial rotation position a fitting operation lever (30) rotatably provided in a lever accommodation space (15) defined in an inner side of one outer side wall of a first connector housing (10) and a temporary lock release mechanism (50) that releases the temporary locked state of the fitting operation lever (30) when the first connector housing (10) is butted on a second connector housing (20) in a fitting start position, the fitting operation lever (30) is provided with a mark (38a) that is exposed outside the first connector housing (10) when the temporary locked state is released.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a power adapter, comprises a power adapter body; a power circuit contained within the power adapter body; and a power cord terminated by a plug, the power cord being electrically connected to the power circuit and extending from the power adapter body. The power adapter body comprises a surface defining a recess that is configured to enable at least a portion of the plug to be removably received within the recess.