Abstract: A socket assembly includes a photovoltaic package having a substrate with a photovoltaic cell and contact pads electrically connected to the photovoltaic cell. A dielectric housing removably receives the photovoltaic package. The dielectric housing holds contacts in mating engagement with the contact pads. A metal shell receives the housing and the photovoltaic package, and the metal shell has a window providing access to the photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a body having a terminating end and a mating end. A power contact extends from the mating end of the body. The power contact is configured to be engaged by a power contact of a mating connector connected to a predominantly capacitive load. An auxiliary contact extends from the mating end of the body. The auxiliary contact is coupled in series with a resistor. The auxiliary contact configured to be engaged by an auxiliary contact of the mating connector. The auxiliary contact in series with the resistor is configured to engage the mating connector before the power contact to resist a surge current due to the capacitive load from the mating connector.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly includes a housing having a front mating face and receptacles configured to receive plugs therein through the front mating face, where the plugs have connectivity pins attached thereto. The receptacle module includes connectivity sensor areas associated with the receptacles, where each connectivity sensor area is positioned adjacent the corresponding receptacle. Each connectivity sensor area has a first connectivity sensor and a second connectivity sensor that is electrically isolated from the first connectivity sensor when the plug is disconnected from the receptacle. Both the first and second connectivity sensors are configured to be engaged by different connectivity pins of the plug when the plug is received in the corresponding receptacle to form a sense circuit.

Abstract: A plug assembly includes a body extending between a mating end and a cable end. A sensor assembly is supported by the body that has an integrated circuit component having a first pad and a second pad. The sensor assembly also has a first sensor probe mounted to the first pad and a second sensor probe mounted to the second pad.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly includes a housing having a front mating face and receptacles configured to receive plugs therein through the front mating face, where the plugs have connectivity pins attached thereto. The receptacle module includes connectivity sensor areas associated with the receptacles, where each connectivity sensor area is positioned adjacent the corresponding receptacle. Each connectivity sensor area has a first connectivity sensor and a second connectivity sensor that is electrically isolated from the first connectivity sensor when the plug is disconnected from the receptacle. Both the first and second connectivity sensors are configured to be engaged by different connectivity pins of the plug when the plug is received in the corresponding receptacle to form a sense circuit.

Abstract: A socket assembly includes a photovoltaic package having a substrate with a photovoltaic cell and contact pads electrically connected to the photovoltaic cell. A dielectric housing removably receives the photovoltaic package. The dielectric housing holds contacts in mating engagement with the contact pads. A metal shell receives the housing and the photovoltaic package, and the metal shell has a window providing access to the photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: A relay assembly includes a coil and a stationary contact having a first contact surface. At least a portion of the first contact surface defines a wiping contact surface. The relay assembly also includes a movable contact having a second contact surface defining a contact area that engages the first contact surface. The movable contact is moved along a driving path toward the stationary contact when current is passed through the coil, and the movable contact is moved along a rebound path different from the driving path after initial impact with the stationary contact. The stationary contact is oriented or shaped with respect to the movable contact such that the movable contact engages, and wipes against, at least a portion of the wiping contact surface when the movable contact is moved along the rebound path.

Abstract: A relay assembly includes a coil and a stationary contact having a first contact surface. At least a portion of the first contact surface defines a wiping contact surface. The relay assembly also includes a movable contact having a second contact surface defining a contact area that engages the first contact surface. The movable contact is moved along a driving path toward the stationary contact when current is passed through the coil, and the movable contact is moved along a rebound path different from the driving path after initial impact with the stationary contact. The stationary contact is oriented or shaped with respect to the movable contact such that the movable contact engages, and wipes against, at least a portion of the wiping contact surface when the movable contact is moved along the rebound path.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a miniature electrical connector having a rigid dielectric socket portion and an elastomeric tubular body sealably connected both inside the socket and over an insulated conductor, a thin internal flange of the elastomeric body being elastically folded and stretched to an elongate body being elastically folded and stretched to an elongate sleeve form grippingly engaging a longitudinal section of the insulated conductor preventing withdrawal thereof from the elastomeric body.

Abstract: A connector incorporating a corotron which is in the form of an elongate high voltage carrying conductor which creates a high voltage space charge distributed evenly along the conductor length. The connector includes a dielectric channel into which are plugged dielectric end blocks which precisely position and maintain a straight length of the conductor in free space. Means are provided to tension the conductor and to compensate for dimensional changes thereof. Other means provide safe pluggable connection of the conductor to a source of high voltage. The connector is fabricated from component parts readily assembled without the need for special tooling.

Abstract: A high voltage electrical connector wherein the plug and receptacle include rigid dielectric shells. Electrical sockets are retained within rigid dielectric sleeves molded integral with an interior wall of the receptacle. Insulation covered wires are terminated to the socket and are gathered in a bundling ring and then encapsulated. A soft resilient silicone insert is seated in the forward end of the plug and is provided with tapered recesses for matably receiving the rigid dielectric sleeves of the receptacle. Electrically conducting pins are first terminated to insulation covered wires and are then inserted into the rearward portion of the plug until the pins project into the tapered recesses of the insert. In one version the rearward portion of the plug is then filled with an encapsulant material sealably encircling the insulation covered wires. In another version the silicone insert is provided with elongated tubular extensions which project through apertures in a solid plug end.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to mateable electrical connector block for connecting or disconnecting plural electrical signal lines one at a time when the blocks are mated together or uncoupled as the case may be; with sequent connections being separated from each other a maximum distance across the connector blocks thereby eliminating arcing over between such connections as they are being made or disconnected. The connector blocks further include means for automatically disconnecting residual high voltage from the contacts when the connector blocks are uncoupled from each other and the high voltage carrying contacts become dangerously exposed thereby.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high voltage cable having a composite dielectric of solid insulation surrounded by an air dielectric. Spacers extend from the solid dielectric and through the air dielectric to maintain a dust cover in radially spaced relationship from the solid insulation and to define the air dielectric diameter.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a dielectric housing and a plurality of internal cavities containing electrical contacts terminated to electrical leads which protrude from the housing is contained within a conductive shell. The shell is bifurcated longitudinally with each shell portion having a lip which interlocks on the dielectric housing when the shell portions are assembled together. Each shell portion includes a pair of flanges on opposite sides. The flanges project outwardly toward an open side of the shell portion to captivate the other shell portion. The flanges also are in laterally offset planes such that the shell portions are identical and when they are assembled their corresponding flanges are overlapped. Fasteners may be used to join the overlapped flanges. Also mounting bolts and the like may be assembled on the overlapped flanges for mounting the shell to a bulkhead or panel. Electrical leads protruding from the assembled shell may be encapsulated within the shell.

Abstract: An all dielectric right angle connector is disclosed for interconnecting a pluggable high voltage tube with an electrical high voltage lead. A high voltage lead is terminated with an electrical receptacle type contact which is latchably retained within an elbow portion of the connector. A braided conductive sheath or shielding of the cable is received over an end of the connector provided with projecting teeth. A tapered sleeve is latchably secured to the teeth captivating the sheath. The sleeve is oriented by a polarizing feature of the connector. The contact is deeply recessed from each end of the connector for shock protection.

Abstract: A ruggedized high voltage connector suitable for mounting in a bulkhead with a variety of configurations. The connector provides a sealed plug and receptacle connection encased within a plastic sleeve having an outer metal mounting flange. The mounting flange is soldered within a metal liner for a bulkhead opening. The solder interface of the liner and flanged plastic receptacle allows various configurations of the plug and receptacle connection.