Abstract: System and method are provided where parcels or packages are associated or grouped, into logical group or logical containerization of parcels or packages, without need for physical container, such that parcels or packages can be tracked as a group, for example with a unique group ID. Logical group may be tracked within specified logical zone on conveyor, transported, sorted and/or otherwise processed as unique logical group without need to be contained in physical container. System and method for automated sortation can accumulate set number or set volume of packages, and then process the accumulated set number or volume of packages.

Abstract: A satellite messaging system has at least one earth station (2) which sends messages to mobile terminals (6) either on a TDM channels (T) or a to-mobile messaging channel MF, dependent on the length of the message. Messages are formatted into a variable number of frames each containing a variable but equal number of data packets, so as to make maximum use of the capacity of the frames. Messages and signalling information are transmitted by the mobile terminals (6) on a signalling channel (S) comprising frames F comprising both long (DS) and short (SS) slots, the division between such slots being controlled by the earth station (2). The mobile terminals (6) may operate in either an earth station registered mode, in which they tune to the earth station TDM channel (T) when idle, or a network registered mode, in which they tune to a network station TDM channel (NT) when idle.

Abstract: A sleeve terminal which provides a continually assured level of normal force with respect to a received pin terminal, even as the sleeve member thereof may tend to relax over time. The sleeve terminal includes a sleeve member having a slot which allows the sleeve member to be resiliently expanded when a pin terminal is inserted therewithin. A pair of resilient arms characterized by an opposing V-shape are formed integrally with the sleeve member on opposing sides of the slot. The apex of the resilient arms provides a contact location with the inner surface of a barrel which is concentrically receives the sleeve terminal. A free end of each resilient arm is spaced a predetrmined distance from the sleeve member. A wire mount is connected to the sleeve member opposite the slot. In operation, a pin terminal is inserted into the sleeve member, causing the sleeve member to be resiliently expanded as the slot widens.

Abstract: An electrical distribution center assembly and a method of constructing the same which eliminates the need to flip an electrical distribution center over in order to couple a wire harness connector to the electrical distribution center. The electrical distribution center assembly includes an electrical distribution center, a wire harness connector, and a connector retainer carried by a vehicle for temporarily holding the wire harness connector in position while the wire harness connector is coupled to the electrical distribution center.

Abstract: An electrical distribution center assembly and a method of constructing the same which eliminates the need to flip an electrical distribution center over in order to couple a wire harness connector to the electrical distribution center. The electrical distribution center assembly includes an electrical distribution center, a wire harness connector, and a connector retainer carried by a vehicle for temporarily holding the wire harness connector in position while the wire harness connector is coupled to the electrical distribution center.

Abstract: An electrical connector with positive lock retention comprising: a connector housing with a first wall having first and second ramp locks at first and second longitudinal positions along the first wall; and a positive lock retention component comprising a first longitudinally extending lock feature including a first cross member forming a T-shape in the first lock feature, extending first and second lateral directions therefrom, wherein the positive lock retention component is locked in a first state of insertion engagement with the connector housing when the first cross member is located longitudinally between the first and second ramp locks and wherein the positive lock retention component is locked in a second state of insertion engagement with the connector housing when the first cross member is locked behind the second ramp lock.