Abstract: A UPS includes a battery contained within a battery housing. The battery housing has a first connector mounted on the battery housing. The UPS further includes a housing having a battery compartment for removably containing the battery housing of the battery. The housing has a second connector mounted within the battery compartment. The second connector is configured to mate with the first connector. The UPS further includes a first input configured to receive input power from an AC power source and at least one output configured to provide output AC power derived from the input power in a first mode of operation and configured to provide output power derived from the at least one battery module in a second mode of operation. The battery housing has a third connector configured to be coupled to a mobile device to provide power to the mobile device.

Abstract: A UPS with an adjustable user interface module comprises a housing having a front plane and a module configured to fit inside and secured by the housing. The module includes a body having a front face, and the module is configured to tilt within the housing such that the front face of the module can be positioned at various angles relative to the front plane of the housing.

Abstract: A UPS includes a battery contained within a battery housing. The battery housing has a first connector mounted on the battery housing. The UPS further includes a housing having a battery compartment for removably containing the battery housing of the battery. The housing has a second connector mounted within the battery compartment. The second connector is configured to mate with the first connector. The UPS further includes a first input configured to receive input power from an AC power source and at least one output configured to provide output AC power derived from the input power in a first mode of operation and configured to provide output power derived from the at least one battery module in a second mode of operation. The battery housing has a third connector configured to be coupled to a mobile device to provide power to the mobile device.

Abstract: A heat sink assembly includes a heat sink configured to be attached to an electronic assembly and to secure at least one component package thereto, a clip configured to be secured to the heat sink and to secure the component package to the heat sink, and at least one fastener to secure the clip to the heat sink. A method for assembling a heat sink assembly includes securing an component package to a heat sink with a clip, and securing the heat sink to an electronic substrate.

Abstract: A UPS with an adjustable user interface module comprises a housing having a front plane and a module configured to fit inside and secured by the housing. The module includes a body having a front face, and the module is configured to tilt within the housing such that the front face of the module can be positioned at various angles relative to the front plane of the housing.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus supporting an electrical connection are disclosed. Systems previously equipped with wire interfaces, such as battery terminals, can be equipped with a connector assembly to significantly reduce a hazard of electrical shock to a user. The connector assembly includes a stress relief component that attenuates a force, applied to the stress relief component, to reduce its effect on the connector assembly. By attenuating the force, the connector assembly maintains a substantially fixed position relative to the battery pack component and mitigates a potential for disruption in electrical connectivity. Techniques disclosed herein benefit users of battery packs or other devices as well as manufacturers by increasing safety, reliability, and ergonomics.

Abstract: Aspects and embodiments described herein provide power devices with tactile sensors to activate light emitting elements that illuminate power device interfaces, facilitating engagement of the interfaces with external loads and their connectors and the manipulation of control panels and their interfaces. A housing houses at least a portion of the power device and can include a tactile sensor to detect a presence of an object proximate to the power device. When an object is detected, the controller and the tactile sensor activate at least one light emitting element to illuminate a least a portion of the housing that includes an interface.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses supporting an electrical connection in a manner that eliminates or reduces a danger of electrical sparking are disclosed. A sparkless electrical connector has a conductor, configured to provide flow of electricity between an electrical source and a load, and a resistive element, operatively coupled to the conductor, to resist flow of electricity during a state of partial connection with the electrical source or the load. The resistive element may be not in contact with a terminal of the source or load during a state of full connection. The resistive element may be a coating of an anodized material on a pin of the conductor. The coating provides a resistance sufficient to prevent sparking during connection of the conductor and at least one of the electrical source and the load. Techniques disclosed herein benefit users and manufacturers in the areas of safety, cost, simplicity, and reliability.

Abstract: Aspects and embodiments described herein provide power devices with tactile sensors to activate light emitting elements that illuminate power device interfaces, facilitating engagement of the interfaces with external loads and their connectors and the manipulation of control panels and their interfaces. A housing houses at least a portion of the power device and can include a tactile sensor to detect a presence of an object proximate to the power device. When an object is detected, the controller and the tactile sensor activate at least one light emitting element to illuminate a least a portion of the housing that includes an interface.

Abstract: Methods and apparatuses supporting an electrical connection in a manner that eliminates or reduces a danger of electrical sparking are disclosed. A sparkless electrical connector has a conductor, configured to provide flow of electricity between an electrical source and a load, and a resistive element, operatively coupled to the conductor, to resist flow of electricity during a state of partial connection with the electrical source or the load. The resistive element may be not in contact with a terminal of the source or load during a state of full connection. The resistive element may be a coating of an anodized material on a pin of the conductor. The coating provides a resistance sufficient to prevent sparking during connection of the conductor and at least one of the electrical source and the load. Techniques disclosed herein benefit users and manufacturers in the areas of safety, cost, simplicity, and reliability.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus supporting an electrical connection are disclosed. Systems previously equipped with wire interfaces, such as battery terminals, can be equipped with a connector assembly to significantly reduce a hazard of electrical shock to a user. The connector assembly includes a stress relief component that attenuates a force, applied to the stress relief component, to reduce its effect on the connector assembly. By attenuating the force, the connector assembly maintains a substantially fixed position relative to the battery pack component and mitigates a potential for disruption in electrical connectivity. Techniques disclosed herein benefit users of battery packs or other devices as well as manufacturers by increasing safety, reliability, and ergonomics.

Abstract: A housing of a handheld electronic device includes a front and a rear shell, a bottom cover, a cover body, and a battery cover. A bearing portion and a battery receiving room are formed above and below the backside of the rear shell. A waterproof structure comprises a main body gasket, a cover body gasket, and a battery cover gasket. The top and bottom ends of the main body gasket are connected to a top gasket and a bottom cover gasket. The main body gasket and the top gasket are embedded at the adjoining profile and the topside between the front and rear shells. The bottom cover gasket is embedded between the bottom side of the housing and the bottom cover. The cover body gasket is embedded between the cover body and the bearing portion. The battery cover gasket is embedded between the battery receiving room and the battery cover.

Abstract: An improved power supply structure of a handheld computer comprises a battery base, a rechargeable battery connector, and an alkaline battery connector. The battery base is a space for installation of rechargeable or alkaline batteries. The rechargeable battery connector and the alkaline battery connector are made of metal sheets. The rechargeable battery connector stands side by side at the upside in the battery base. The alkaline battery connector is symmetrically arranged at the left and right sides in the battery base. Through arrangement and design of these two kinds of battery connectors, a dual-purpose battery base capable of installing rechargeable batteries or alkaline batteries can be assembled. The user can thus select to use the appropriate power supply structure according to his necessity and convenience.

Abstract: A housing of a handheld electronic device includes a front and a rear shell, a bottom cover, a cover body, and a battery cover. A bearing portion and a battery receiving room are formed above and below the backside of the rear shell. A waterproof structure comprises a main body gasket, a cover body gasket, and a battery cover gasket. The top and bottom ends of the main body gasket are connected to a top gasket and a bottom cover gasket. The main body gasket and the top gasket are embedded at the adjoining profile and the topside between the front and rear shells. The bottom cover gasket is embedded between the bottom side of the housing and the bottom cover. The cover body gasket is embedded between the cover body and the bearing portion. The battery cover gasket is embedded between the battery receiving room and the battery cover.

Abstract: A waterproof structure installed in card machine includes a rigid support and a flexible support. The rigid support, formed of plastics, includes a frame that internally extends into two transversal bars. The transversal bars oppositely connect a receptacle frame located between the transversal bars so that a magnetic head of the card machine can be tightly arranged in the receptacle frame. The flexible support, formed of rubber material, includes a central region where a fixation slot is defined. The fixation slot matches with the receptacle frame to fixedly fasten the magnetic head. An opening is defined in the fixation slot, whereby the magnetic head can connect into a flexible circuit carrier. On upper and lower sides of the fixation slot, a clamping member composed of semi-ringed flanges is arranged around the fixation slot to tightly clamp the transversal bars of the rigid support.

Abstract: A card transmission device includes a motor and a shaft connector, a worm shaft with worms on both ends thereof, two transmission shafts with one end engaging with the worm and another end having a transmission pulley, and a driven pulley arranged below the transmission pulley, whereby the motor rotates the transmission shaft to enable the transmission pulley and the driven pulley to clamp and move the card. By the inventive device, the advantages of compact size, broad applicability and fewer accessories can be achieved.

Abstract: A hybrid card reader for IC cards/magnetic cards includes a casing consisting of an upper casing and a lower casing defining a card passage therebetween. A reduction gear train is mounted on the upper casing and driven by a motor mounted in the casing for driving a roller. Two parallel walls are mounted on the lower casing and include aligned slots defined therein. An idle wheel is mounted to face the roller to sandwich a card therebetween. A fixing member is swivelably mounted to the casing for supporting a magnetic head. A frame is slidably guided by the slots of the parallel walls for contacting with an IC on the card. The idle wheel contacts with the roller under the action of a spring wire when the card is not inserted into the card passage. When the card is inserted into the card passage, the card is sandwiched between the idle wheel and the roller and conveyed under rolling friction upon rotation of the roller.