Abstract: A socket assembly includes a photovoltaic package having a substrate with a photovoltaic cell and contact pads electrically connected to the photovoltaic cell. A dielectric housing removably receives the photovoltaic package. The dielectric housing holds contacts in mating engagement with the contact pads. A metal shell receives the housing and the photovoltaic package, and the metal shell has a window providing access to the photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: A junction box for electrically connecting a photovoltaic (PV) module to a power distribution system having a mating conductor. The junction box includes a housing configured to be mounted on the PV module, the housing comprising a mating interface and an opening formed in the housing for engaging foil of the PV module. The housing is configured to mate with a mating conductor of the power distribution system at the mating interface. Engagement features positioned in the housing to secure a component form an electrical connection between foil of the PV module and the mating conductor.

Abstract: A LED module and interconnection system is disclosed. The LED module includes a lens, a housing, and a printed circuit board PCB having at least on LED disposed within the housing. The housing includes a plurality of openings providing physical and electrical access to the PCB. The interconnection system includes at least one LED module and a cable assembly. The cable assembly is configured to provide electrical connectivity to the LED module through an opening in the LED module housing.

Abstract: A low profile photovoltaic connection system for placement in space restricted areas. The connection system includes a connection box, diodes, and heat sinks inside of the connection box. The heat sink element is maintained in contact with the diode element such that the heat sink dissipates heat externally of the junction box and the contacts are arranged with a flat surface parallel to the solar panel to reduce vertical elevation of the junction box when mounted to the solar panel.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a photovoltaic module includes a locator having a support rib configured to hold a buss of the photovoltaic module, and a connector housing holding a contact. The connector housing is configured to be mounted to the photovoltaic module over the locator such that the contact is mated to the buss in a press-fit connection.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a photovoltaic module includes a locator having a support rib configured to hold a buss of the photovoltaic module, and a connector housing holding a contact.

Abstract: A socket assembly includes a photovoltaic package having a substrate with a photovoltaic cell and contact pads electrically connected to the photovoltaic cell. A dielectric housing removably receives the photovoltaic package. The dielectric housing holds contacts in mating engagement with the contact pads. A metal shell receives the housing and the photovoltaic package, and the metal shell has a window providing access to the photovoltaic cell.

Abstract: A connecting box, gland nut, and electrical connector for the solar connector industry is disclosed. The connecting box, the gland nut, and the electrical connector require a tool to disengage, are being resistant to external environmental stressors, and/or provide the ability to monitor information regarding the connecting box, the gland nut, and/or the electrical connector.

Abstract: A connector is provided for terminating an end portion of a cable that includes a conductor. The connector includes a housing and a contact held by the housing. The contact is configured to be connected to the conductor of the cable. A keying member is rotatably held by the housing. The keying member is configured to cooperate with a keying element of a mating connector that mates with the connector. The keying member is movable about the housing such that the keying member is rotatably positioned to align with the keying element of the mating connector.

Abstract: A connector is provided for terminating an end portion of a cable that includes a conductor. The connector includes a housing and a contact held by the housing. The contact is configured to be connected to the conductor of the cable. A keying member is rotatably held by the housing. The keying member is configured to cooperate with a keying element of a mating connector that mates with the connector. The keying member is movable about the housing such that the keying member is rotatably positioned to align with the keying element of the mating connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed that includes a receptacle connector, a plug connector and a locking clip. The locking clip securely surrounds the mated plug connector and receptacle connector to prevent the plug connector and the receptacle connector from being unmated without a tool.

Abstract: A connecting box, gland nut, and electrical connector for the solar connector industry is disclosed. The connecting box, the gland nut, and the electrical connector require a tool to disengage, are being resistant to external environmental stressors, and/or provide the ability to monitor information regarding the connecting box, the gland nut, and/or the electrical connector.

Abstract: A low-profile electrical connector and connector system having a connector body. The connector body includes at least one bussing interconnection capable of electrically connecting to electrical devices and including at least one structure configured to receive a receptacle body having a plurality of arms configured to apply a contact force in the direction of an opposing plate. The connector body also includes an opening configured to receive a corresponding plug. The connector body further includes a plurality of latch arms having features that engage the plug and extension arms extending from the body and being in close proximity with the latch arms. The engagement of the opening and the corresponding plug form a seal that substantially prevents the infiltration of moisture into the connector body.

Abstract: A LED module and interconnection system is disclosed. The LED module includes a lens, a housing, and a printed circuit board PCB having at least on LED disposed within the housing. The housing includes a plurality of openings providing physical and electrical access to the PCB. The interconnection system includes at least one LED module and a cable assembly. The cable assembly is configured to provide electrical connectivity to the LED module through an opening in the LED module housing.

Abstract: A bridge and cable harness assembly to protect bus bar apparatuses from foreign object exposure and further, electrical shorts. The assembly provides an apparatus that is configured based on the specific arrangement of the bus bar. The user determined how many bridge assemblies are necessary to protect the bus bars. The bus bars and bridges are secured to each other either by apertures in bus bars that accepts protrusions of bridges which are heat staked, or where the bus bars are overmolded into the insulative bridge material. Screws are used to make a final assembly into the board-mounted connectors.

Abstract: A low-profile electrical connector and connector system having a connector body. The connector body includes at least one bussing interconnection capable of electrically connecting to electrical devices and including at least one structure configured to receive a receptacle body having a plurality of arms configured to apply a contact force in the direction of an opposing plate. The connector body also includes an opening configured to receive a corresponding plug. The connector body further includes a plurality of latch arms having features that engage the plug and extension arms extending from the body and being in close proximity with the latch arms. The engagement of the opening and the corresponding plug form a seal that substantially prevents the infiltration of moisture into the connector body.

Abstract: A coaxial connector has inner and outer contacts (34, 36) connected to inner and outer conductors (20, 22) of a coaxial cable (14), in a contact arrangement of small diameter (A), so each coax contact arrangements can carry high frequency signals. The outer contact has a rear portion (70) lying within the cable outer conductor (22) and locked in place by a crimp sleeve (72), and the outer contact has a front portion (74) that projects forward of a housing front face (80) and that has laterally opposite sides (82, 84) that are exposed to be contacted. The housing has a forward projection (102) with projection portions (104, 106) that lie on longitudinally (M) opposite sides of the outer contact front portion and that have projection front ends that merge and support the center contact (34) at a location forward of the outer conductor.

Abstract: A fiber optic connector system in which two fiber optic connectors (44, 46) mate within a cabinet (12) and each one can be withdrawn for cleaning. Each connector is part of a connector assembly (40, 42) that includes a mounting bracket (54, 56) fixed to a corresponding daughterboard (20, 22). A motherboard structure (14) is mounted in the cabinet and has holes. Each daughterboard is slid into an opposite end of the cabinet until its connector passes partially through a motherboard hole and mates to the other connector. A pair of standoffs (101, 102) coupled to each connector limits inward movement of each connector to a position at which the tips of mating termini each lies halfway through an alignment sleeve.

Abstract: An optic fiber connection system in which a first connector (12) on a daughter board (32) can slide towards a second connector (14) on a mother board (20) until the daughter board is latched and the connectors are fully mated, which assures proper mating despite overtravel or undertravel of the daughter board. The first connector has a frame (30) fixed to the daughter board and a first connector body (34) that is slideable within the frame (30), against the biasing of body springs (112), so the body does not have to move further forward while the frame and daughter board continue to move forward to a fully installed daughter board position.

Abstract: An optical fiber connector system includes first and second mateable connectors (12, 14) with fiber blocks (32,72) that hold optical fiber termini (50), wherein forward (F) movement of the second connector housing (70) toward the first housing (30) results in automatic latching together of the fiber blocks with the latches taking the forces of termini springs that have been partially compressed. The second fiber block (72) can slide within the second housing (70) between front and rear positions, and is held in the front position by a cam (90) that engages a free end (104) of a cam follower arm (103) of the second housing. As the connectors mate, a rigid second fiber block latch (100) deflects a resilient first housing latch end (62) and rides forward of it until faces of the blocks are close together.