Abstract: A single element connector includes a first cage-like structure configured to receive a wire. The first cage-like structure includes an insert end and a single contact tine coupled to a top wall of the first cage-like structure. The single contact tine extends downward from the top wall to a base of the single element connector and directs a wire inserted into the single element connector to the base of the single element connector.

Abstract: A single element connector includes a first cage-like structure configured to receive a wire. The first cage-like structure includes an insert end and a single contact tine coupled to a top wall of the first cage-like structure. The single contact tine extends downward from the top wall to a base of the single element connector and directs a wire inserted into the single element connector to the base of the single element connector.

Abstract: A single element connector includes a first cage-like structure configured to receive a wire. The first cage-like structure includes an insert end and a single contact tine coupled to a top wall of the first cage-like structure. The single contact tine extends downward from the top wall to a base of the single element connector and directs a wire inserted into the single element connector to the base of the single element connector.

Abstract: A single element connector includes a first cage-like structure configured to receive a wire. The first cage-like structure includes an insert end and a single contact tine coupled to a top wall of the first cage-like structure. The single contact tine extends downward from the top wall to a base of the single element connector and directs a wire inserted into the single element connector to the base of the single element connector.

Abstract: A single element connector includes a first cage-like structure configured to receive a wire. The first cage-like structure includes an insert end and a single contact tine coupled to a top wall of the first cage-like structure. The single contact tine extends downward from the top wall to a base of the single element connector and directs a wire inserted into the single element connector to the base of the single element connector.

Abstract: A thin profile electrical connector includes an insulating body member having a longitudinally extending leg defined between opposite ends. A plurality of adjacently disposed and spaced apart connector elements are mounted on the longitudinal leg, for example within recesses or grooves defined transversely to the longitudinal leg. Each connector element includes a closed end and an open end defined by extending arms. The closed end wraps around the longitudinal leg at each connector position. Each connector element includes outwardly facing contact surfaces defined on each of the extending arms for mating contact with respective pads of separate facing circuit boards.

Abstract: A thin profile electrical connector includes an insulating body member having a longitudinally extending leg defined between opposite ends. A plurality of adjacently disposed and spaced apart connector elements are mounted on the longitudinal leg, for example within recesses or grooves defined transversely to the longitudinal leg. Each connector element includes a closed end and an open end defined by extending arms. The closed end wraps around the longitudinal leg at each connector position. Each connector element includes outwardly facing contact surfaces defined on each of the extending arms for mating contact with respective pads of separate facing circuit boards.

Abstract: An electrical connector interconnecting a microphone to another conductive member includes an insulating body. The insulating body defines an internal receptacle having a shape for receipt of a microphone therein. An outer surface of the body is configured for disposition adjacent an conductive member, for example a circuit board, to which the microphone is to be electrically connected. A pair of connector elements are configured with the body. Each connector elements includes a first contact foot extending beyond the outer surface for electrical contact with the conductive member, and a second contact foot extending into the receptacle for electrical contact with the microphone. The receptacle generally encases at least a portion of the microphone for maintaining proper relative position between the microphone and insulating body to ensure electrical contact between the connector, microphone, and the conductive member.

Abstract: A thin profile electrical connector includes an insulating body member having a longitudinally extending leg defined between opposite ends. A plurality of adjacently disposed and spaced apart connector elements are mounted on the longitudinal leg, for example within recesses or grooves defined transversely to the longitudinal leg. Each connector element includes a closed end and an open end defined by extending arms. The closed end wraps around the longitudinal leg at each connector position. Each connector element includes outwardly facing contact surfaces defined on each of the extending arms for mating contact with respective pads of separate facing circuit boards.

Abstract: A two-part electrical connector is provided with contact elements having butting contacting surfaces for making electrical contact between the two parts. In one of the two parts, at least one of the elements has a contacting surface which is laterally displaceable relative to a principal axis of the contact element and which may also be axially displaceable along the same principal axis of the contact element. In the the other of the two parts, at least one of the elements has a contacting surface angled to a principal axis of the contact element. A wiping action is thereby provided between the respective contacting surfaces of the two contact elements when the two parts of the connector engage. The connector may be employed with mobile or portable equipment, where the first part of the connector is associated with other equipment, and the other part of the connector is mounted upon the mobile or portable equipment. (FIGS.