Abstract: A package-type screw compressor includes a low-pressure stage state compressor and a high-pressure stage compressor. Motive power is transmitted from an electric motor to the two compressors via a speed increaser. The discharge gas, compressed and heated to a high temperature by the low-pressure stage compressor, is cooled by an intercooler. The discharge gas, compressed and heated to a high temperature by the high-pressure stage compressor, is cooled by an aftercooler. A casing of the intercooler and that of the aftercooler are formed integrally with a speed increaser casing, reducing the number of component parts. A cooler portion, formed by the intercooler and the aftercooler, is spaced from the speed increaser casing, thereby preventing heat, produced by the compressed air, from being transmitted to the speed increaser casing.

Abstract: A scroll compressor including a guide frame (22) for fixing a fixed scroll member (12) and a compliant frame (24) for supporting an oscillating scroll member (14) in the axial direction of the scroll compressor in the guide frame (22), wherein the guide frame (22) has a plurality of cylindrical surfaces (33, 35), and the compliant frame (24) has a plurality of cylindrical surfaces (23, 25) which engage with the cylindrical surfaces (33, 35), and wherein in order to facilitate assembling of the guide frame (22) and the compliant frame (24), the first cylindrical surfaces (25, 35) are first engaged with each other when the compliant frame (24) is inserted into the guide frame (22), that is, the cylindrical surfaces are engaged in the order of increase in diameter.

Abstract: A two-speed gerotor motor (10) including motor valve means (19,43) to communicate fluid to and from expanding (33E) and contracting (33c) fluid volume chambers. The motor includes a shift valve spool (61) to cause the motor to operate either in the normal, low-speed, high-torque (LSHT) mode (FIG. 3) or in a high-speed, low-torque (HSLT) mode (FIG. 4). When the motor operates in HSLT mode, certain of the volume chambers comprise recirculating volume chambers (33R). The motor (10) defines a supplemental fluid passage (89) through which fluid is communicated from a system charge pump (73) to each of the recirculating volume chambers (33R). A control valve (83) is operable, in a shift mode (S) to permit fluid communication from the charge pump (73) to the supplemental fluid passage (89), thus preventing cavitation during shifting of the motor (10), especially when shifting from the HSLT mode to the LSHT mode.

Abstract: A modular oil pump for use in combination with an internal combustion engine having a dry sump lubrication system. The device features a first gerotor pump having an intake port engageable in communication with at least one engine sump and having an discharge port engageable in sealed communication with a fluid reservoir for the dry sump system. A second gerotor pump, engageable in sealed communication with the fluid reservoir has a discharge port fluidly engageable with the engine lubrication system oil supply conduit. Both the first pump and second pump are assembled from separate housings, and cooperatively engaged inner and outer gears sized for rotation and in line mounting on the engine crankshaft inside a cavity in the housings. The volume pumping capacity of the first pump at a ratio to efficiently drain fluid and gas from the engine sumps and supply the reservoir with a constant supply of lubrication fluid.

Abstract: A weir assembly is disclosed in which the size and shape of the opening can be easily changed, by utilizing a sizing insert system. In one embodiment, the sizing insert comprises a mechanical iris. The position of the opening is easily adjustable by utilizing at least one positioning stage that is fastened to the sizing insert. Spring plungers are utilized for retention of the transparent weir plate within the vertical channels of a water trough. A center-finder is utilized to approximately position the opening in relation to an extrusion die.

Abstract: A spreading station for spreading chip or fiber panels, includes a dosing belt scale (2) to provided between a dosing hopper (1) and a spreading head (3). The dosing belt scale (2) is connected to a regulating unit (4, 22) with which the conveying rate (kg/s) of the chip or fiber material on the dosing belt scale (2) is gravimetrically regulatable based on a prescribed fleece weight or a prescribed nominal conveying rate that is to be achieved.

Abstract: A pultrusion apparatus for manufacturing a fiber-reinforced plastic article having a non-linear shape includes a mold configured to receive a partially cured fiber-reinforced plastic article and to form the partially cured fiber-reinforced plastic article into a spirally wound shape. A drive mechanism is coupled to the mold and configured to rotate the mold such that the fiber-reinforced plastic article is taken up on the mold. An energy source is operatively associated with the mold and positioned so that the partially cured fiber-reinforced plastic article is cured in a spirally wound shape as the article is taken up on the longitudinally extending mold. The pultrusion apparatus allows for continuously shaping a non-linear fiber-reinforced plastic article, obviating the need for any of the work to be done by hand, which may be labor intensive, not as highly reproducible, and potentially contaminating.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided that includes a mold that includes a first cavity defining a toothbrush body, a first injection unit in fluid communication with the first cavity and a second cavity, and a second injection unit also in fluid communication with the first cavity. An apparatus is also provided that includes a mold that includes a first cavity defining a toothbrush body, a second cavity defining a toothbrush body, where the first cavity and the second cavity define substantially identical toothbrush bodies, a first injection unit in fluid communication with the first cavity and a second injection unit incapable of being in fluid communication with the second cavity.

Abstract: A flow deflector apparatus and method in an injection molding system which transitions a flowing medium around an obstruction, said flowing medium exhibiting reduced stagnation points and substantially uniform flow characteristics downstream of the obstruction.

Abstract: A die clamping apparatus including a movable plate which is in connection with a pushing-out pin which is projected from and retracted to a moving die and which is held movably with respect to a moving die plate, a clamp member for obtaining a constraint of the movable member, an air cylinder and a hook member. Only a movement of the movable member is constraint by the air cylinder with respect to the moving die plate when the latter is moved in a die opening direction from a die opening limit position, so that a resultant relative movement between the movable plate and the moving die plate, which causes the pushing-out pin to be projected from the moving die, resulting in a removal of a molded product, while the constraint of the movable member prevents the moving die plate from being moved in the die closing direction when the moving die plate in the die opening limit position is under non clamping condition.

Abstract: Gas burner for a cooker, comprising a burner head bounded by an approximately frustoconical peripheral side wall with a small cross section located at the top and including a multiplicity of slots distributed peripherally and forming flame orifices, said burner head being topped by a cover or cap; the side wall 2′ has an angle of inclination &agr; to the vertical of about 10 to 20°, and the bottom 8′ of each slot 3 forming a flame orifice, which extends transversely to the side wall, has an angle of inclination &bgr; to the horizontal of about 20° to 30°.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to selection of individual patient archwires by examining the patients inner arch rather than the patients teeth. In particular, a method of archwire selection comprises (a) obtaining a representation of a patient's inner arch curve (a “PIAC”); (b) selecting an archwire shape based at least partially on the PIAC representation; (c) making an initial selection of an archwire size based at least partially on the PIAC representation; (d) selecting a final archwire size after considering something other than the PIAC representation; and (e) selecting an archwire to be used based on the selected archwire shape and selected final archwire size. Using the PIAC rather than the occlusal or labial and buccal surfaces of the teeth for archwire shape selection promotes shaping the teeth to the shape of the jaw bone and gives consistent facial esthetics plus better retention of the treatment correction.

Abstract: A threaded implement, such as a dental or medical implant having a receptacle bearing a socket for receiving or securing a threaded shank for engaging material such as bone tissue, the threads bearing longitudinally oriented grooves for opposing spontaneous unthreading over time. Alternatively, the implement could be a general purpose anchor or an industrial fastener wherein resisting unthreading is important. The grooves extend from the lower end of the implant toward the upper portion. In a first embodiment, the grooves are shallow, and in another embodiment, are deep enough to impinge upon the shank. Each groove has a first face disposed perpendicularly or nearly so to the circumferential surface when viewed in side cross section and a second face disposed more closely to parallel to the circumferential surface when viewed in side cross section. The first face is oriented such that it faces away from the direction of advance when the implant is threaded into the bone.

Abstract: A vehicle-based headway collision avoidance training system (300) is provided that includes a sensor system (350) mounted to the training vehicle (200), a processing system (330), and an interface unit (340) coupled to the vehicle's wiring. The combination of processing system (330), a graphical display (332), a data input device (334), and an audio output device (336) provides a collection of special auditory and visual displays attended to by the student, and controls and displays used by the instructor that are unique for teaching headway safety in the context of a moving vehicle.

Abstract: A system and method for providing training in a technical field to a student is provided and includes at least one educational institution that provides an educational program. Also included is at least one industry education provider that provides a training program in a technical field. An online education provider is also included wherein the online education provider is in communications with the at least one educational institution and the at least one industry education provider. The online education provider provides to the student a composite educational program including the educational program and the training program in said technical field.

Abstract: An educational tool having a substrate with a first side and a second side having thereon at least two pictures of creatures on the first side of the substrate spaced at a defined distance from each other, and a description of the creatures on the second side in approximate registration to the picture on the first side; and a facsimile of a license on said first side of the substrate.

Abstract: Methods provide for the selection and use of a system of feminine hygiene products. More particularly, the present invention is directed to a method in which information is collected from a consumer regarding certain of her menstrual cycle. The information collected is used to select a particular system of feminine hygiene products for use by the consumer. The system of products selected is then revealed to the consumer for use by the consumer to achieve a reduction in soiling and improvements in comfort as compared to the use of a single type of feminine hygiene products.

Abstract: The present invention provides a land grid array (LGA) connector that is formed from a plurality of sections. Specifically, each LGA section includes at least one set of fingers. Each set of fingers interconnects with a set of fingers of another section to form the LGA connector. By forming the LGA connector in this manner a maximum quantity of input/output (I/O) contacts can be provided.

Abstract: A junction box assembly for a vehicle having a junction box, a positive conductive terminal, a bus bar and a conductive jump-start terminal that are coupled to a battery cable in a manner wherein high-current electrical energy does not flow though the junction box during a jump-start event. The jump-start terminal is configured with a blade portion that provides the user of the vehicle with a convenient point to which the positive lead of a jumper cable may be attached during jump-starting operations.

Abstract: The invention provides a connector which is easily manufactured and connects a circuit board in good condition. The connector according to the invention is a CPU socket to be surface-mounted on a circuit board 2, comprising a terminal 5 attached inside an internal case 4a made of an insulating material and a solder 6 fixed to the terminal 5. A connecting section 11 of the terminal 5 is provided with a pair of bar-like pieces 12, and has first claw sections 13 and a second claw section 14. In order to fix the solder 6 to the connecting section 11, tip ends of the first claw sections 13 are caulked by bending so that the tip ends contact with each other. The connecting section 11 is provided with an internal passage 15 connecting the upper and lower sides thereof. The solder 6 does not come off the terminal 5 because the solder 6 is attached to the internal case 4a after fixed to the connecting section 11 of the terminal 5 by caulking.

Abstract: An electronic unit device includes a connector and a casing. The connector is connectable to a to-be-connected device. The casing includes a cover panel which can be opened and closed. The cover panel comprises a panel body and a partial panel. The panel body has a cut section. The partial panel is attachable and detachable to and from the cut section, and covers at least the surface of the connector, when the partial panel is attached into the cut section. The panel body includes a falling-prevention section, for preventing the installed partial panel from falling from the cut section, and a guide section for guiding the partial panel. The partial panel includes at least one engagement section to be engaged with the falling prevention section. The partial panel includes a section, to be in contact with the panel body, which is formed in such a shape as to be fit into the guide section.

Abstract: A lever type connector includes a first housing and a second housing. A lever is provided on the second housing so as to be pivotable between a first position and a second position. The lever includes a pair of lever bodies and a lever connecting portion connecting the pair of lever bodies. A lever retainer is provided on the second housing to retain the lever at the second position. A first boss is provided on at least one of the lever connecting portion and the lever retainer. The first housing and the second housing are fitted with each other in a leverage manner when the lever is pivoted toward the second position. At least one of the lever connecting portion and the lever retainer is flexed by the first boss in a state that the lever is retained on the lever retainer when the first housing and the second housing are completely engaged.

Abstract: A fixture for an electrical device includes a pin casing, a spring, a ring block and a pin. A pin casing has a trough formed from a bottom and a round-wall for containing spring and ring block. The round-wall forms at least a flange to limit ring block inside pin casing. The pin has a press portion and a wedge portion. The wedge portion passes through ring block, spring and pin casing so as to combine those together. The press portion is used for pushing the ring block to compress the spring.

Abstract: A connector (1) for a flexible circuit board (30) has a housing (2), a pressing means (12), and parallel contacts (6) each having a conductive arm (8) and arranged at a pitch to form a row in the recess (3) of the housing. The pressing means (12) can be swung to close the recess so that an inner end portion of the flexible board (30) overlying the conductive arms (8) will be pressed down onto these arms. Reinforcement metals (20) face one another over the row of the contacts (6) and are attached to opposite sides (5) of the housing (2), so as to be soldered to a rigid printed circuit board. Each reinforcement metal (20) has a resilient support (25) for urging upwards the flexible board (30) in a direction away from the conductive arms (8) so as to keep the board in place.

Abstract: The low insertion force type connector has a housing, contacts, shafts, main bodies of the shafts that urge the contacts, cams which maintain the mating connector at a depth that immediately precedes complete engagement, hook-shaped members which perform a gradually increasing locking operation with the mating connector, a lever, and a cover member. After the connectors have been engaged with each other to a depth that immediately precedes complete engagement, the lever is operated so that the cams are released. As a result, an electrical connection between the connectors is established by the main bodies; furthermore, the connectors are caused to approach each other even more closely by the hook-shaped members, so that wiping is performed, and so that the connectors are locked to each other.

Abstract: A socket to be electrically connected to a terminal of an electrical part and having a socket body and upper and lower contact pins to contact and separate from the terminal of the electrical part. The upper contact pin includes an upper contact portion contacting an upper surface of the terminal, and the lower contact pin includes a lower contact portion contacting a lower surface of the terminal. When an operation member is reciprocally moved relative to the socket body, the upper contact portion contacts and separates, respectively, from the upper surface of the terminal. The socket body is provided with a partition wall section formed with a plurality of slits, into each of which at least a portion of the lower contact pin is inserted. The partition wall section is provided between the lower contact portions with a protruded portion projecting beyond an upper surface of the lower contact portions of the lower contact pin.

Abstract: A connector enabling wiping operation without changing the distance between a male connector and a female connector and capable of changing connectional association by mechanically operating the connector is obtained. The connector includes a male connector having a male connector terminal, a female connector having a female connector terminal, a relay connector terminal movably mounted on either a male connector body or a female connector body and a drive mechanism part bringing the relay connector terminal into contact with both of the male connector terminal and the female connector terminal and performing rubbing.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes a base (2) electrically connectable to a printed circuit board, a cover (3) slidably mounted on the base, and an actuation device (4) for actuating the cover to slide along the base. The base forms a projection (221) thereon, and the cover defines a corresponding sliding slot (321). The sliding slot slidably receives the projection when the base and the cover are attached together. The base having the projection is configured to match only the cover having the sliding slot. Thus when assembling a base and a cover during manufacturing of multiple types of electrical connectors having similar structures, an operator can avoid mismatching of a base with the wrong cover, or vice versa. In an alternative embodiment, a projection (322′) is formed on a cover (3′), and a corresponding sliding slot (221′) is defined in a base (2′).

Abstract: A collapsible communication connector that is movable between a compact collapsed configuration and an expanded operational configuration. The collapsible communication connector has an attachment assembly, which is movably coupled to an electrical contact panel. The attachment assembly is expanded outwardly from the electrical contact panel to facilitate mechanical coupling of the collapsible communication connector with a counterpart receptacle.

Abstract: In a half-fitting prevention connector (11) of the invention, a female connector (20) includes a housing body (22), and a flexible lock arm (21) formed on an upper surface of the housing body (22). A projecting portion (21c) is formed at a front end of the flexible lock arm (21), and a lock arm guide groove (21c) is formed in a lower surface of the projecting portion (21b). A flexible lock arm-guide portion (30c) for fitting in the lock arm guide groove (21c) is formed on one side portion of an upper surface of a housing body (30b) of a male connector housing (30). A flexible lock arm-holding portion (41c) is formed on an upper portion of one inner side surface of a detection member body (41), and projects horizontally therefrom.

Abstract: A connector includes male and female connector housings (10, 20). The male housing (10) has a receptacle (11) and a lock arm (15) projects into the receptacle (11) for locking the female housing (20). A slider (34) is assembled into the female housing (20) and is biased forwardly by coil springs (33). The lock arm (15) is resiliently deformable between an engaging position where it is engageable with the slider (34) and a disengaging position where it is disengaged from the slider (34). If a connecting or separating operation is interrupted halfway, spring forces accumulated in the compression coil springs (33) resiliently compressed by the slider (34) are released. Thus, the lock arm (15) is pushed forward by the slider (34) to separate the housings (10, 20) from each other.

Abstract: The present invention is a module insertion tool for anchoring a module to a motherboard. The module insertion tool has two drivers on either side of the tool that operate independently of each other, and help in anchoring the module to the motherboard. There is a knob built into the tool. The knob is connected to a chain that turns the drivers until a preset torque value is reached. The two drivers built into the tool are independent of each other and each driver turns until the preset torque value has been reached. This preset torque value can be obtained by either manually turning the knob, or by attaching an electric source to a socket built into the knob. There are three locators on a bottom plate of the tool that help in the alignment of the module to the tool, and there are locking pins on each driver that hold the module stationary while the module is being anchored to the motherboard by the drivers of the tool.

Abstract: A connector restraint device is disclosed for restraining electrical wire end connectors plugged into connectors installed in a wall of an electrical equipment enclosure, and for tying down electrical wires attached to the electrical wire end connectors. The connector restraint device includes a base portion to which is joined an elongate wire support and tie-down angle having a horizontal leg and a vertical leg depending from the horizontal leg. Each of the horizontal and vertical legs are formed having a number of closely spaced square apertures along the legs, the apertures being sized for receiving conventional wire ties.

Abstract: A cover adapted to be mounted on a watthour meter base includes a handle carried on the cover to facilitate movement of the watthour meter relative to a meter socket. The handle is generally provided as one or a pair of handles mounted on or unitarily formed with the body of the cover, the handle defining a finger grip surface. In one aspect, the handle is a pair of arms extending from the cover, with a cross piece mounted to and extending between the arms. In another aspect, an ejector handle is moveably mounted with respect to a primary handle carried on the end wall of the cover. Ejector arms coupled to the ejector handle and moveably disposed through the cover and meter base have distal ends engagable with meter mounts in the meter socket to facilitate separation of the meter from the socket upon movement of the ejector handle.

Abstract: A connector for under water or severe environment use, comprising first and second connector parts adapted to be brought together into a mated condition, and an indicator for indicating when the first connector part and the second connector parts are fully mated, the indicator being provided on the first connector part and having at least one radially outwardly extending protrusion, the radial protrusion being movable during mating of the first and second connector parts, from a radially outer position when the connector is in the unmated condition, to a radially inner position indicating that the connector is in the fully mated condition.

Abstract: A connection box system comprising an anchor configured to be removably secured to a fixture for delivery of a signal to a consuming device. The anchor may have a first engagement mechanism. A connection box may be configured to house lines proceeding from a signal source and terminating in the connection box for connection to the fixture. A receiver may be configured in association with the connection box to receive and retain the anchor. The receiver may have a second engagement mechanism to engage the first engagement mechanism of the anchor when the anchor is inserted therein without the aid of tools. Likewise, a face plate may be attached to the electrical fixture or connection box using clips hidden behind the surface thereof, without the use of tools. The clips may contact and retain the face plate by connecting to one or several engagement regions on the back face of the face plate.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for mounting through an aperture in a panel with floating movement between the connector and the panel. A connector housing includes a mating portion insertable from a first side of the panel, through the aperture, to a position projecting from a second side of the panel. A first projection on the housing is engageable with the first side of the panel. A spring retention cap is positioned about the mating portion on the second side of the panel and includes a second projection for engaging the second side of the panel. An extension spring has opposite ends fixed to the spring retention cap and to the housing for drawing the first projection on the housing and the second projection on the spring retention cap against the first and second sides of the panel.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes an insulative housing (2), a number of terminals (5) received in the housing, a shell (22) partially enclosing the housing, a pair of board locks (3) and a pair of fasteners (4) securing the board locks onto the housing. Each board lock includes a fixed section (30) fixed to the connector and a pair of spaced legs (311) connected to the fixed section by means of a resilient section (31). The legs have convex portions (320, 330) arranged on opposite outer edges thereof for engaging with inner walls of a hole (60) of a PCB (6) into which the legs are inserted and retention portions (321, 331) arranged on opposite inner edges thereof for abutting against a bottom face (61) of the PCB, thereby securely and stably retaining the connector on the PCB.

Abstract: A mini BNC connector, which provides a better signal transmission quality and can be fabricated conveniently, includes a metal outer casing with two locating cylinders and a joining chamber communicating with the two cylinders, two insulators fitted in the locating cylinders respectively with each of the two insulators having a piercing hole, two terminals joined to the piercing holes respectively with a tail section respectively extending to the joining chamber, two conductors connected to the tail sections respectively and a further insulator having two through holes joined to the conductors respectively and fitting with the inner side of the joining chamber so as to fix the conductors.

Abstract: A housing (31) has cavities (32A), and a lance for locking terminal fittings (20) in the cavities (32A). A region of a lower wall (33) of the housing (31) forward from the lance (37) is formed as an open part (38). Thus, it is possible to make the entire lower wall (33) thin, and the housing (31) can be inserted into a smaller through-hole (19). A rib (39) projects between the open parts (38) of adjacent cavities (32A) and (32A) to increase a distance water would have to creep between the cavities (32A) and (32A). Therefore if a connector (30) is exposed to water, it is possible to prevent a short circuit between the cavities (32A) and (32A).

Abstract: A connector assembly with front and rear bodies (50, 40) and a surrounding shell (12), has a potting material (72) that is molded around the cable (20) and within a rear body passageway (70) in a manner that avoids leakage of the potting material. The shell outside surface has outwardly-projecting ridges (124, 141-144) for effectively grasping the connector, and the front body is latchable to the shell with robust latch arms (174). An O-ring (80) lying forward of the threading connections (52, 54) of the bodies limits leakage of the potting material flowed under pressure into the passageway. The outer shell is molded with ridges (124, 141-144) extending in loops that facilitate correct gripping and avoid slipping of the thumb on the connector. The front body has slots (170, 172) forming latch arms that latch to openings in the shell, the arms being formed by slots with enlarged ends (190, 192).

Abstract: An auxiliary shield for an electric connector is disposed between a shield device on a casing of an electronic apparatus and the electric connector. The shield device has a plurality of first pierced openings and fixing holes and the first pierced openings correspond to contacts of the electronic apparatus. The shield device has a bended joint part located adjacent to the casing of the electronic apparatus. The auxiliary shield has a plurality of second pierced openings corresponding to the first pierced openings on the shield device and at least a plurality of elastic strips extending along a side of each of the pierced openings for pressing against a metal casing of the electric connector. The shield device evenly contacts with the electric connector completely such that an external connecting circuit of the electronic apparatus is hidden.

Abstract: A notebook PC has a main unit and a display unit. The main unit incorporates a power-supply circuit and a display control circuit. The display unit comprises an LCD panel and a backlight. The main unit and display unit are electrically connected by an LCD harness. The LCD harness extends through a hinge mechanism that couples the display unit to the main unit, allowing the display unit to rotate. The LCD harness comprises lines including power lines and signal lines. The power lines supply power from the power-supply circuit to the LCD panel and the backlight. The signal lines supply data from the display control circuit to the LCD panel. A ferrite core wraps only the signal lines.

Abstract: A male connector connects with a female connector to establish an electrical connection. The male and female connectors each include a connector housing having hold-down tabs at opposite ends thereof for securing the connector housing to a substrate. The hold-down tabs are staggered or diagonally located such that one hold-down tab is proximal a first side of the connector housing and the other hold-down is proximal a second side of the connector housing. The staggered or diagonally-located hold-down tabs stabilize the connector housing against rocking or other movement on the substrate. The arrangement of hold-down tabs also permits the connector housing to nest or merge with another similarly-designed connector housing. The nested or merged connector housing conserve substrate space and permit a higher density of contacts in a given space on the substrate, whether the space is at an edge or in an interior of the substrate.

Abstract: A same potential block has a main body including a plurality of holes. A first metal piece, including a first carrier strip located adjacent to the main body and a plurality of clips extending from the first carrier. Each of the plurality of clips is positioned within a corresponding hole of the plurality of holes formed in the main body. A contact portion is positioned exterior and protruding from the main body and connected to the first metal piece to form a connector mating structure.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical pin contact, (1, 32, 56), having a connecting part (2) and a connector tongue (4) together with a locking part (3, 33, 57). A separate locking spring (14, 34, 58), is provided which is inserted into the locking part (3, 33, 57) perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the contact (1, 32, 56). Particularly simple mounting of the locking spring (14, 34, 48) is achieved in that the latter has latching means, which fix the locking spring (14, 34, 58) in position in the locking part (3, 33, 57) through insertion of the locking spring into the locking part (3, 33, 57).

Abstract: A terminal fitting (1) has a main body (9) and a shell (10) for covering the main body (9). The shell (10) has locks (19) that are cut and bent from the remainder of the shell (10). Protection walls (21) for protecting the locks (19) are formed behind the locks (19). The protection walls (21) have substantially the same width as the locks (19). Thus, an area of an entrance of the terminal fitting (1) into a connector housing (2) is small.

Abstract: A removable clamp assembly for a network protector bus, the network bus having at least one opening therethrough. The clamp assembly is structured to couple the network protector bus to a vault bus. The clamp assembly includes a mounting bracket structured to be removably coupled to the network protector bus and a gripping assembly for selectively gripping the vault bus. The gripping assembly is coupled to the mounting bracket. The gripping assembly includes threaded tubes surrounding a rod with opposite threads at each end for driving the tubes, whereby the gripping fingers on the gripping assembly are movable to grip the vault buss blocks.

Abstract: A female terminal is provided that includes an angular tubular portion having adjacently disposed first and second walls. A base portion is provided at the first wall. A resilient contact extends from the base portion in a lengthwise direction, and is folded inwardly to extend within the angular tubular portion for elastically contacting a mating male terminal. The base portion has an end portion that extends toward the second wall in a widthwise direction. The angular tubular portion has a receiving portion positioned to receive the end portion of the base portion, thereby increasing a width of the resilient contact, and thus increasing a contact pressure of the resilient contact with respect to the mating male terminal.

Abstract: A terminal fitting (T) has a base wall (13) and side walls (16L, 16R) that extend from opposite sides of the base wall (13). A resilient contact piece (15) projects up and back from a front end of the base wall (13) and between the side walls (16L, 16R). A lean-preventing plate (20) extends from the first side wall (16L) and contacts the inner surface of the second side wall (16R) at a location obliquely forward of and above the front end of the resilient contact piece (15) to prevent the side walls (16L, 16R) from leaning.