Abstract: An energy transfer system includes an adapter having a power terminal port with a plurality of power terminals and an intermediate adapter terminal port with a plurality of intermediate adapter terminals. Each of the plurality of intermediate adapter terminals is in direct electrical communication with one of the plurality of adapter terminals. The energy transfer system also includes an intermediate complementary port that is configured to mate with the intermediate adapter terminal port to establish electrical communication between the plurality of intermediate adapter terminals and a plurality of complementary intermediate terminals. The adapter terminal port is configured not to mate with the intermediate terminal port and not to mate with the intermediate complementary terminal port.

Abstract: An electric terminal assembly includes a conductor. The conductor has a conductor body and a plurality of contact arms that extend from the conductor body in an outward direction to respective arm ends. The contact arms are located around a terminal axis. The electric terminal assembly also includes a cap fixed relative to the conductor. The cap is located farther from the conductor body in the outward direction than the arm ends. The cap defines a cap opening that the terminal axis extends through. The cap is located farther from the conductor body in the outward direction than the arm ends, and the cap is closer to the terminal axis than the arm ends.

Abstract: An electric connector includes a housing that defines an interior space. An electric terminal is located within the interior space in an installed position. The electric terminal includes a terminal body and a plurality of terminal arms extend from the terminal body in an insertion direction on opposed sides of a terminal axis. The electric terminal also includes a wire connection portion that extends from the terminal body. A channel is defined on one of the housing and the electric terminal, and a projection is on the other of the housing and the electric terminal. The projection is located in the channel.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly is provided with an electrically conductive terminal received within a receptacle. A longitudinal guide body is received within the receptacle in engagement with the terminal. The guide body has an aperture formed therethrough, which is sized to receive a pin through the aperture. At least one fastener extends from the guide body to provide an interference fit with a housing of the receptacle. A retainer is also provided with at least one fastener extending from a guide body to fasten the retainer to the receptacle. A charge assembly is also provided with a handle housing. A shoulder extends transversely from the guide body to engage a distal end of the receptacle and to position the guide body relative to the receptacle. A sleeve extends from the shoulder at least partially over the receptacle housing. The sleeve is formed integrally with the handle housing.

Abstract: The disclosed device enhances the aesthetic appearance of a belt when worn by a person with a pelvic tilt. The device works by changing the angle of the belt buckle to ensure proper orientation of the belt buckle. The device ensures proper orientation by securing a wedge to a belt in a position behind the buckle. The wedge pushes the bottom of the belt buckle out, counteracting downturn of the buckle caused by pelvic tilt.

Abstract: An electric connector terminal body defines an interior space that extends along an axis. An electric contact located within the interior space includes a contact base and a plurality of contact arms that extend from the contact base toward an outer end of the terminal body. An end cap located on the outer end of the terminal body includes a cap base that defines a cap opening that is co-axial with the interior space. The end cap also includes a flange that extends from the cap base in an inner direction into the interior space of the terminal body. The flange includes an engagement tab that extends from the flange in a radial direction generally perpendicular to the axis of the interior space and engages a terminal groove located in a wall of the interior space.

Abstract: An electric terminal includes a conductive portion with a base, a box supported on the base, and a plurality of contact arms extending therefrom. The electric terminal also includes a spring portion formed as a separate piece from and supported on the box of the conductive portion. The spring portion includes a contact arm that biases at least one of the plurality of contact arms of the conductive portion and a protective shroud that extends farther from the base of the conductive portion than the contact arms.

Abstract: An electric connector includes a connector body and a conductor base attached to the connector body. A plurality of contact arms extend from the conductor base away from the connector body and are located around a central space. The electric connector also includes a pin attached to the connector body and located in the central space.

Abstract: An electrical terminal assembly includes a connector body having a passageway formed therein and an electrical terminal. The electrical terminal includes a contact portion having a contact arm and a spring arrangement having a spring arm engaged with the contact arm. The electrical terminal assembly further includes a one way installation feature preventing the electrical terminal from being inserted into the passageway in an incorrect orientation.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly is provided with an electrically conductive terminal received within a receptacle. A longitudinal guide body is received within the receptacle in engagement with the terminal. The guide body has an aperture formed therethrough, which is sized to receive a pin through the aperture. At least one fastener extends from the guide body to provide an interference fit with a housing of the receptacle. A retainer is also provided with at least one fastener extending from a guide body to fasten the retainer to the receptacle. A charge assembly is also provided with a handle housing. A shoulder extends transversely from the guide body to engage a distal end of the receptacle and to position the guide body relative to the receptacle. A sleeve extends from the shoulder at least partially over the receptacle housing. The sleeve is formed integrally with the handle housing.

Abstract: A method of assembling an electrical terminal having a base and a spring member. The base is provided with a plurality of base beams. The spring member is provided with a plurality of spring beams. The spring member defines an axis such that the plurality of spring beams is spaced radially apart from the axis. The spring beams deflected radially outwardly. The base is inserted in the spring member to position the base beams adjacent to the spring beams. The spring beams are released such that the spring beams retract radially inwardly against the base beams.

Abstract: A female electric connector includes a terminal body with a plurality of terminal arms. The terminal arms extend from the terminal body around a terminal axis. The female electric connector includes an over-deflection protection that limits deflection of the terminal arms in an inward direction generally toward the terminal axis.

Abstract: A plug assembly for connection with a socket assembly having an electrical pin. The plug assembly includes a housing defining a cavity. The housing includes an aperture formed therein for receiving the pin. An electrical terminal is housed in the cavity of the housing. The terminal is adapted to engage with the pin. A seal is supported in the housing and is adapted to sealingly engage with the pin for sealing the cavity from an outside environment.

Abstract: A method to assemble an electric connector includes inserting a terminal assembly with a wire attached thereto into a wire opening defined by a connector body. The terminal assembly is moved in an insertion direction to engage a terminal guide and is moved in a seat direction. The terminal assembly is moved further in the insertion direction to a seated position.

Abstract: An electrically conducting terminal having capabilities to facilitate electrically connecting to one or more connectors is disclosed. The electrically conducting terminal may include a recessed end to receive a connector. The recessed end may include a resilient element, such as but not limited to a female contact, to facilitate electrical conductivity between the connector and the terminal. The electrically conducting terminal may include an end cap, end piece, or other feature to facilitate retaining the resilient element within the recessed end.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly is provided with an electrically conductive terminal received within a receptacle. A longitudinal guide body is received within the receptacle in engagement with the terminal. The guide body has an aperture formed therethrough, which is sized to receive a pin through the aperture. At least one fastener extends from the guide body to provide an interference fit with a housing of the receptacle. A retainer is also provided with at least one fastener extending from a guide body to fasten the retainer to the receptacle. A charge assembly is also provided with a handle housing. A shoulder extends transversely from the guide body to engage a distal end of the receptacle and to position the guide body relative to the receptacle. A sleeve extends from the shoulder at least partially over the receptacle housing. The sleeve is formed integrally with the handle housing.

Abstract: A female contact is provided for an electrical connector. The female contact includes a body portion and a plurality of flexible beams that extend from the body portion. The body portion is biased for engagement with a connector housing. The flexible beams taper from a first width this is near the body portion to a second width that is smaller than the first width.

Abstract: An electrical terminal assembly includes a base and a spring member. The base defines an axis and includes a plurality of base beams deflectable toward the axis. The spring member has a main portion that is disposed over the base, and a plurality of spring beams that extend from the main portion. The spring beams bias the base beams toward the axis. The main portion of the spring member is made from a folded blank having a first edge that is permanently secured to a second edge such that the edges cannot be pulled apart from one another.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body and a terminal mounted to the connector body. A wire is connected to the terminal, and a retainer tube is mounted to the connector body and engaged with the wire.