Abstract: A reforming system for methanol comprises a reactor and a fuel unit disposed in front of the reactor. The reactor comprises an inlet, an outlet, a reaction chamber between the inlet and the outlet, and a combustion chamber surrounding the reaction chamber. The reaction chamber has a catalyzing unit thereinside. The reactor is constructed for maintaining the reaction chamber at a predetermined temperature so that at least one reactant acts to produce at least one product in the reaction chamber. The fuel unit comprises a first fuel container, a second fuel container, a mixing chamber connected to the first fuel container and the second fuel container, and a nebulizing device connected to the mixing chamber. The reforming system for methanol can produce hydrogen (H2) and the secondary products are recycled.

Abstract: A method for controlling motion module via brainwaves uses brainwaves to control and drive a motion module. The motion module can perform motions in a plurality of motion modes. The method for controlling motion module via brainwaves includes: firstly, obtaining a plurality of brainwave signals. Then, the characteristic value of each of the brainwave signals is analyzed. Next, the characteristic values of the brainwave signals are compared to determine which specified motion mode of the plurality of motion modes the motion module should move in. Finally, the motion module is driven to move in the specified motion mode.

Abstract: A battery connector (5) has an insulative housing (1), an elongate insulative insert (2) and a plurality of terminals (3) insert molded with the insert. The housing defines a plurality of passageways (101) receiving corresponding terminals and a bottom opening (16) transecting the passageways. The insert has a body portion (20) received in the opening and lock portions (21) formed on opposite ends of the body portion engaging with the housing. Each terminal has a contacting portion (31), a connection portion (33), a mounting portion (35) and two spring portions (32, 34). The mounting portion forms a bulge (350) thereon. One of the spring portions is shaped generally having a profile of three-fourth circle.

Abstract: A battery connector includes a number of connector blocks (1) each including an insulative housing (10) and a terminal (3) retained therein. The insulative housing has a mating face (11), opposite sidewalls (14) and a pair of slabs (16). Each sidewall and a corresponding slab define a passageway (17) therebetween. A pair of apertures (18) is defined through the sidewalls communicating with the passageways. The terminal includes a fixing portion (31) and a contact portion (30). The fixing portion includes a base section (32) and a pair of limbs (33) extending from the base section engaging with the passageways. Each limb forms a protrusion (331) thereon engaging with the aperture. The contact portion protrudes beyond the mating face to engage a terminal (50) of a rechargeable battery (5).

Abstract: A cable storage box for a telephone or other communications extension cord comprises a cover, a reel and a housing. The housing has an opening with a leading edge formed thereon. The leading edge has a taper surface with a retention portion formed thereon for engaging with corresponding jack when the jack tends to be pulled out.

Abstract: A locating means assembly (100) includes a housing (1) and a plurality of terminals (2). The housing has a plurality of side walls (14) and defines a plurality of passageways (13) therein. A pair of ribs (12) protrude inwardly from lower portions of two side walls in each passageway and define a pair of grooves (11). Each terminal has a planar soldering portion (21), and a pair of fins (211) extending and bending upwardly from two lateral sides of the soldering portion, respectively. The terminal is received in the housing, the pair of fins elastically engaging in the two grooves, respectively. After the housing with the terminal is picked up and placed on a printed circuit board (PCB), the terminal is soldered to the PCB, and then the housing is removed.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) for connecting a battery (6) with a printed circuit board includes an insulative housing (10) defining a plurality of passageways (11), a pivot portion (30) mounted in an upper portion of the housing, a holding portion (20) mounted in a lower portion of the housing, first contacts (40) received in the passageways and rotatablely engaging with the pivot portion, and second contacts (50) each having a connecting portion (52) insert molded in the holding portion. The first contacts separate from the second contacts when the connector is not mated with the battery, and are rotated to engage with the second contacts when the battery is brought to mate with the connector by engaging with the first contacts.

Abstract: A battery connector (5) has an insulative housing (1), an elongate insulative insert (2) and a plurality of terminals (3) insert molded with the insert. The housing defines a plurality of passageways (101) receiving corresponding terminals and a bottom opening (16) transecting the passageways. The insert has a body portion (20) received in the opening and lock portions (21) formed on opposite ends of the body portion engaging with the housing. Each terminal has a contacting portion (31), a connection portion (33), a mounting portion (35) and two spring portions (32, 34). The mounting portion forms a bulge (350) thereon. One of the spring portions is shaped generally having a profile of three-fourth circle.

Abstract: A battery connector includes a number of connector blocks (1) each including an insulative housing (10) and a terminal (3) retained therein. The insulative housing has a mating face (11), opposite sidewalls (14) and a pair of slabs (16). Each sidewall and a corresponding slab define a passageway (17) therebetween. A pair of apertures (18) is defined through the sidewalls communicating with the passageways. The terminal includes a fixing portion (31) and a contact portion (30). The fixing portion includes a base section (32) and a pair of limbs (33) extending from the base section engaging with the passageways. Each limb forms a protrusion (331) thereon engaging with the aperture. The contact portion protrudes beyond the mating face to engage a terminal (50) of a rechargeable battery (5).

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) for connecting a battery (6) with a printed circuit board includes an insulative housing (10) defining a plurality of passageways (11), a pivot portion (30) mounted in an upper portion of the housing, a holding portion (20) mounted in a lower portion of the housing, first contacts (40) received in the passageways and rotatablely engaging with the pivot portion, and second contacts (50) each having a connecting portion (52) insert molded in the holding portion. The first contacts separate from the second contacts when the connector is not mated with the battery, and are rotated to engage with the second contacts when the battery is brought to mate with the connector by engaging with the first contacts.

Abstract: A cable storage box for a telephone or other communications extension cord comprises a cover, a reel and a housing. The housing has an opening with a leading edge formed thereon. The leading edge has a taper surface with a retention portion formed thereon for engaging with corresponding jack when the jack tends to be pulled out.

Abstract: A locating means assembly (100) includes a housing (1) and a plurality of terminals (2). The housing has a plurality of side walls (14) and defines a plurality of passageways (13) therein. A pair of ribs (12) protrude inwardly from lower portions of two side walls in each passageway and define a pair of grooves (11). Each terminal has a planar soldering portion (21), and a pair of fins (211) extending and bending upwardly from two lateral sides of the soldering portion, respectively. The terminal is received in the housing, the pair of fins elastically engaging in the two grooves, respectively. After the housing with the terminal is picked up and placed on a printed circuit board (PCB), the terminal is soldered to the PCB, and then the housing is removed.

Abstract: A battery connector assembly (5, 5a) has an insulative housing (1, 1a) and a plurality of terminals (2, 2a). The housing has three passageways (101, 102, 103) defined by sidewalls (11, 12) and inner walls (13, 14). Each inner wall has a clasp (141). The terminals are inserted molded with an elongate insulative insert part (20, 20a). Latches (201, 203) are formed on the insert part. Each terminal has a connection portion (22, 22a) and a contacting portion (23, 23a). Pitches between terminals are equal.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes an insulative housing (2), a number of electrical contacts (3), a conductive front shield (4), a printed circuit board (5), a terminal insert (6), a pair of boardlocks (7), a pair of nuts (8), and a conductive rear shield (9) assembled to the insulative housing. The electrical contacts are mounted to the insulative housing and each has a contact portion (30) shielded by the conductive front shield and a mounting portion (42) electrically connected with the printed circuit board. The contact insert includes an insulative portion (60) assembled to the insulative housing and a number of electrical terminals (62) retained to the insulative portion and electrically connected with the printed circuit board. The nuts secure the boardlocks, the insulative housing and the conductive front shield together.

Abstract: A memory card connector (100) for soldering to a printed circuit board (PCB) includes a U-shaped shell (1), an insulative frame (2), a plurality of conductive contacts (3) partially retained in the insulative frame and an ejecting mechanism. The ejecting mechanism includes a first device (61) for movement with an inserted memory card and a second device (62) for ejecting the memory card. The first device includes an eject metal (612), a slide bar (611) integral with the eject metal, a first cam (614) and a first cam follower (615). The second device includes a push bar (621), a control rod (626), a second cam (624) and a second cam follower (625). By the interoperation of the first device and the second device, the push bar is operable to eject the memory card while at the same time being locked to a forward concealed position.

Abstract: An antenna adapter in accordance with the present invention comprises an elongate housing defining a receiving space and first and second ends opposite to each other. A first connector is fixedly positioned in the first end. A second connector is rotationally arranged in the second end and is electrically coupled to the first connector. A positioning device is arranged between the housing and the second connector such that the second connector can be angularly positioned with respect to the housing.

Abstract: A connector adapter that can be used to directly connect a peripheral device to a host device. The connector adapter is adjustable so as to allow selective reorientation of the peripheral with respect to the host device. The connector adapter includes a limiting mechanism that restricts the degree to which the adapter can be selectively rotated. In addition, the adapter includes an indexing mechanism that allows the position of the adapter to be locked in predetermined positions.