Abstract: A sealed connector assembly may include a compliant perimeter seal having a seal side wall, a seal end wall extending from a first end of the seal side wall in a first direction, and a seal lip extending from a second end of the seal side wall in a second direction opposite the first direction. The seal side wall defines a sealing rib. The sealed connector assembly may include a connector housing, further including an outer portion having a perimeter wall with a side segment and an end segment. The seal side wall abuts the side segment, and the seal end wall abuts the end segment. The seal lip overlays an end of the side segment of the perimeter wall. An inner portion disposed inside the perimeter wall has a connector lip that overlies the seal lip and an end of the side segment of the perimeter wall.

Abstract: The present invention is concerned with a tracking device (10) including: a sensor system (12) configured to determine at least one movement parameter of the tracking device and output movement parameter data; a power supply (34) arranged to supply electrical power to the tracking device; a memory (30); and a processor system (24) including: a data processor (26) configured, in accordance with one or more operational parameters stored in the memory, to: control the determination of said at least one movement parameter by the sensor system; and process the movement parameter data and output one or more derived parameters; and a second data processor (26) configured to: operate independently from the data processor; and manage access to the memory and storage therein of: the one or more operational parameters; a log of said movement parameter data output from the sensor system; and said derived parameters.

Abstract: A stagable electrical connector and method of assembly has a housing and a shuttle that moves with respect to the housing from a staged position to an assembled position. An electrically conductive terminal snap fits to the shuttle when in the staged position and generally does not move with respect to the shuttle as the shuttle is then moved from the staged position to the assembled position that further secures the terminal to the shuttle. Preferably, a one-way coupler is carried between the shuttle and the housing to strongly resist withdrawal of the shuttle from the housing as the terminal is snap fitted to the shuttle. During snap fitting of the terminal, a flex beam of the shuttle is free to move giving way to the terminal and resiliently flexing back when the terminal is fitted to the shuttle.

Abstract: An electrical connector including an electrical conductor body having disposed therewithin at least one dual contact function spring contact terminal. Each dual contact function spring contact terminal is characterized by an arm which originates at a primary nose of the electrical conductor body, whereat an arm bends 180 degrees forming an initial arm portion. A primary spring is connected to the initial arm portion and connects to a contact portion of the arm. A secondary nose is connected to the contact portion, whereat the arm bends 180 degrees. A secondary spring is connected to the secondary nose, the secondary spring carries an arm terminus which abuts the electrical conductor body, preferably at a relief spring. The primary and secondary springs function independently to provide resilient location of the contact portion independently of each other.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector body and an electrical terminal. The connector body has a terminal-receiving cavity formed therein. The cavity is defined in part by a wall. A locking member extends from the wall into the cavity. A flexible beam extends into the cavity opposite the wall. A cantilevered terminal stabilizing member extends from the flexible beam into the cavity. When the terminal is received in the cavity so that the flexible beam abuts the terminal biasing the terminal towards the wall and the locking member engages the terminal preventing the terminal from backing out of the cavity through the opening, the terminal stabilizing member abuts the terminal resisting rotational movement of the terminal within the cavity.

Abstract: An electrical connector including an electrical conductor body having disposed therewithin at least one dual contact function spring contact terminal. Each dual contact function spring contact terminal is characterized by an arm which originates at a primary nose of the electrical conductor body, whereat an arm bends 180 degrees forming an initial arm portion. A primary spring is connected to the initial arm portion and connects to a contact portion of the arm. A secondary nose is connected to the contact portion, whereat the arm bends 180 degrees. A secondary spring is connected to the secondary nose, the secondary spring carries an arm terminus which abuts the electrical conductor body, preferably at a relief spring. The primary and secondary springs function independently to provide resilient location of the contact portion independently of each other.