Abstract: An electrical assembly includes an electrical conductor having a planar portion and defining a bore hole extending through the planar portion and an electrical contact having a tubular portion disposed within the bore hole and a plurality of contact petals extending radially from the tubular portion. The plurality of contact petals are in electrical contact with the electrical conductor. A method of producing such an electrical assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A high-voltage electrical cable assembly includes a central wire strand containing at least seven wires formed of a first alloy and a plurality of outer wire strands twisted around the central strand. At least one outer wire strand of the plurality of outer wire strands contains at least seven wires formed of a second alloy different from the first alloy. There is an electrochemical potential of about 2 volts between the first alloy and the second alloy. A method of assembling a high-voltage electrical cable assembly is also presented herein.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wiring harness assembly includes the steps of forming a plurality of electrically conductive wires encased within a substrate formed of a dielectric material, forming an opening in the substrate located and sized such that a section of the plurality of electrically conductive wires is exposed within the opening, disposing a support segment within the opening, securing a connector segment including a plurality of terminals to the support segment, and placing the plurality of terminals in mechanical and electrical contact with the plurality of electrically conductive wires.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a contact button having a first layer formed of a first electrically conductive material that is attached to a first electrical bus bar and having a second layer formed of a second electrically conductive material clad to the first layer. The electrical connector includes a clamp assembly including a retaining band surrounding the contact button and the first electrical bus bar and having a spring configured to provide a contact force between the contact button and a second electrical bus bar when the second electrical bus bar is disposed between the contact button and the spring.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting to flat-wire conductors of a flexible circuit (FC) is described. The electrical connector includes an elongated body, a split-blade terminal, and a spring terminal. The elongated body has a longitudinal axis. The split-blade terminal has two prongs separated by a distance and is configured to interface with an electrical terminal of an electrical device. The spring terminal is configured to mate with one or more of the flat-wire conductors within a connection area of the FC. The spring terminal and the split-blade terminal are positioned on the longitudinal axis at opposing ends of the electrical connector.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a wiring harness assembly includes the steps of forming a plurality of electrically conductive wires encased within a substrate formed of a dielectric material, forming an opening in the substrate located and sized such that a section of the plurality of electrically conductive wires is exposed within the opening, disposing a support segment within the opening, securing a connector segment including a plurality of terminals to the support segment, and placing the plurality of terminals in mechanical and electrical contact with the plurality of electrically conductive wires.

Abstract: A wiring harness assembly includes a plurality of electrically conductive wires encased within a substrate formed of a dielectric material, a location feature integrally formed with the substrate, and an opening defined in the substrate located within a predetermined tolerance relative to the location feature. A section of the plurality of electrically conductive wires is exposed within the opening.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting to flat-wire conductors of a flexible circuit (FC) is described. The electrical connector includes an elongated body, a split-blade terminal, and a spring terminal. The elongated body has a longitudinal axis. The split-blade terminal has two prongs separated by a distance and is configured to interface with an electrical terminal of an electrical device. The spring terminal is configured to mate with one or more of the flat-wire conductors within a connection area of the FC. The spring terminal and the split-blade terminal are positioned on the longitudinal axis at opposing ends of the electrical connector.

Abstract: A wiring harness assembly includes a plurality of electrically conductive wires encased within a substrate formed of a dielectric material, a location feature integrally formed with the substrate, and an opening defined in the substrate located within a predetermined tolerance relative to the location feature. A section of the plurality of electrically conductive wires is exposed within the opening.

Abstract: A wiring harness assembly includes a plurality of separated conductors formed of an electrically conductive material, a substrate formed of a dielectric material encasing the plurality of separated conductors, a location feature integrally formed with the substrate and an opening defined in the substrate having a predetermined size and shape. A section of the plurality of separated conductors is exposed within the opening. The opening is precisely located relative to the location feature.

Abstract: A wiring harness assembly includes a plurality of separated conductors formed of an electrically conductive material, a substrate formed of a dielectric material encasing the plurality of separated conductors, a location feature integrally formed with the substrate and an opening defined in the substrate having a predetermined size and shape. A section of the plurality of separated conductors is exposed within the opening. The opening is precisely located relative to the location feature.

Abstract: An electrical contact comprises a conductive surface of nickel, tin, or a precious metal having a surface of formed grains and particles of a low friction polymer deposited on a portion of the grains wherein the resistance of the contact is about 1 ohm or less, measured at about 100 mA, and wherein the polymer particles are deposited on the grains from a dispersion of the particles in a liquid.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for applying a kinetic spray coating of powder particles onto a substrate covered in a plastic-type material without first removing the plastic-type material. In one use of the process a mask is used to enable a single kinetic spray pass to both remove the plastic covering and bind particles having average nominal diameters of from 60 to 250 microns to the underlying substrate. In another use of the process the particles have an average nominal diameter of from 250 to 1400 microns and the use of a mask is optional because the particles can penetrate the plastic material and bind directly to the substrate. The process finds special use in forming electrical connections or solderable pads anywhere along the length of a flexible circuit.

Abstract: Described is an electrical contact comprising a conductive surface of nickel, tin, or a precious metal having a surface of formed grains and particles of a low friction polymer deposited on a portion of the grains wherein the resistance of the contact is about 1 ohm or less, measured at about 100 mA, and wherein the polymer particles are deposited on the grains from a dispersion of the particles in a liquid.

Abstract: A contact structure for a sliding switch includes a conductive stationary contact disposed on a base and a conductive movable contact for electrically contacting the stationary contact. The movable contact is movable along a path between a non-contact position and a make-contact position with respect to the stationary contact, and at least one of the contacts has a protruding portion that provides an electrical interface for discharge of arcing as the movable contact breaks from the stationary contact. As a result, the invention prevents or substantially reduces degradation in switch performance which might otherwise be caused by debris accumulation associated with arcing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a process for applying a kinetic spray coating of powder particles onto a substrate covered in a plastic-type material without first removing the plastic-type material. In one use of the process a mask is used to enable a single kinetic spray pass to both remove the plastic covering and bind particles having average nominal diameters of from 60 to 250 microns to the underlying substrate. In another use of the process the particles have an average nominal diameter of from 250 to 1400 microns and the use of a mask is optional because the particles can penetrate the plastic material and bind directly to the substrate. The process finds special use in forming electrical connections or solderable pads anywhere along the length of a flexible circuit.

Abstract: A wire having a terminal crimped to one end thereof and an electrodeposited metal emanating from either the terminal or the wire electrically bridging the wire and the terminal. A process for making the aforesaid wherein the terminal and the wire comprise dissimilar metals having different oxidation potentials in the presence of an electrolyte and wherein the joint between the terminal and the wire is contacted with an electrolyte to deplate the more anodic metal and deposit it on the more cathodic metal.

Abstract: A device useful in allowing two or more video gaming devices to be placed in a common cabinet, thus reducing floor space requirements and thereby improving profit yield per square foot in a gaming establishment or casino. Cabinet configuration includes mirror image cabinet halves, each of which includes a recess in which a game actuating handle may be located. The recess thereby eliminates the need for spacing of gaming device cabinets, when placed side by side. Mirror image configuration allows the games to be placed facing in any desired direction. Cooperation of a baffle and collar electromagnetically isolates a cathode ray tube (CRT) display in each gaming device one from the other to prevent display interference with and from the CRTs. Thus, the invention allows the placement of independent video displays in close proximity, preferably within a common cabinet.