Abstract: A connector assembly for coupling a plurality of coaxial cables to a substrate, including a housing adapted to be removably attached to a first area of a substrate, the housing having a first wall with an array of holes formed therethrough, and connector bodies releasably retained within the housing in substantial alignment with the array of holes. Each connector body includes a bore extending therethrough, an insulator fixed within the bore, and a center contact releasably positioned within a central bore formed in the insulator. A coaxial cable segment is operatively connected to each of the connector bodies, and each coaxial cable segment includes a center conductor fixed to the center contact and an outer shielding conductor fixed to the connector body. Each of the coaxial cable segments extends outwardly from the housing and has a distal end adapted to be connected to another area of the circuit board.

Abstract: A spring connector for connecting at least one electrical track of a display screen with an electrical circuit also holds the display screen in position. A flexible metal foil forms a spring and a plastics material film which includes at least one electrical track has substantially the same shape as the metal foil and is fixed to one face of the metal foil. At least one of the tracks of the plastics material film connects tracks of the display screen with the electrical circuit.

Abstract: A connector and method for electrically connecting to a series of closely spaced edges for use in monitoring individual cells using bipolar plates of a fuel cell stack. The connector includes an elongated elastomeric strip with electrical conductivity for a first side thereof to an opposing side thereof, but not having meaningful electrical conductivity in use along its elongated length. This elongate strip is held at an angle in relation to the closely spaced edges by alignment protrusions. This enables the use of a series of connectors which nest together to contact all the closely spaced edges. A plurality of electrically conductive elements are located on a printed circuit board against the opposing side of the elongated elastomeric strip in corresponding relationship to the closely spaced edges located against the first side of the elongate elastomeric strip. Means is provided for exerting a force to push the first side of the elongated elastomeric strip against the closely spaced edges is also provided.

Abstract: An electrical connection device comprises a socket, a plurality of electrical conducting holder in between, a contact ring and a plurality of solder balls. A plurality of pin holes are placed on the socket to provide the insert function for the pins of a IC package. The electrical conducting holder is placed in the pin holes and comprises an extensional part, a holder on the top of the extension part and a solder pad on the bottom part of the extension part to combine the solder ball. At least one 2D or 3D geometrical structure such as the hole, the convex and concave part or the slope on the bottom surface of the solder pad is formed. The geometrical structure will make the bottom surface of the solder pad not the flat plane. With the geometrical structure and the contact ring, the contact area of the solder pad and the contact ring will be enlarged during the solder reflow process.

Abstract: A connector (1) comprises an insulator (2) and four rows of contacts (3). The insulator (2) has a shape of an almost rectangular parallelepiped and has two cut-off like shaped edges (2B) and a groove (2C). The cut-off like shaped edges (2B) are provided on a lower side in an X-direction and on opposite sides in a Y-direction perpendicular to the X-direction. The groove (2C) is provided on a lower surface (2F) of the insulator (2). The cut-off like shaped edges (2B) and the groove (2C) straightly extend in a Z-direction perpendicular to the X- and Y-directions. Each of the contacts (3) has a curved portion (3B) and a flat terminal end portion (3C). The curved portions (3B) and the flat terminal end portions (3C) of the contacts (3), which belong to two rows nearest the side surfaces (2E), are positioned within the cut-off like shaped edges (2B). The other curved portions (3B) and the other flat terminal end portions (3C) are positioned within the groove (2C).

Abstract: A module for holding a printed circuit board (PCB) includes rectangular-shaped, mating top and bottom brackets. Three walls of the top bracket retain SMA connectors that interconnect with the PCB. A dielectric gasket is provided below each SMA connector to provide pressure on the leads thereof so that the leads adequately contact corresponding pads on the PCB. Two walls of the bottom bracket include channels that slidably receive and retain the PCB therein, and another wall includes a stop channel that retains an edge portion of the PCB when the PCB is slid through the channels. The bottom bracket also has diamond-shaped pads and a square-shaped pad connected between two walls thereof that align with and support corresponding components provided on the PCB and dissipate heat generated thereby. A cable connector provided on one end of an electrical cable connects to each SMA connector, and the other ends of the electrical cables connect to testing equipment.

Abstract: A PC (PCMCIA) card is constructed to include a jacket formed of a plastic bottom cover shell and a plastic top cover shell and defining a receiving chamber, the top cover shell and the bottom cover shell each having a plurality of locating grooves symmetrically disposed at two sides, and an interface adapter mounted inside the receiving chamber, the interface adapter including a circuit board and two connectors at two sides of the circuit board, the connectors each having a plurality of locating rods disposed at two sides and respectively engaged into the locating grooves of the jacket.

Abstract: In accordance with the invention, a circuit module is provided with a plurality of dual capacity connector pads, each pad holding a miniature surface mount connector and/or a connection pin. The preferred I-channel surface mount connector is sufficiently small that the module can be connected by either surface mount or pin to the same region of the circuit board.

Abstract: A data surge protection module can be added to data and control networks not having such surge protection. The use of quick connect/disconnect connectors allows for the rapid installation and/or replacement of such modules. A built-in ground plate and a braided low impedance conductor offer alternative grounding for the module. The module employs two or more diode steering bridges and uses a diode as a surge suppression element.

Abstract: A card connector assembly having intermediate contacts with dimensions corresponding to the attachment height at which an insulating housing that accommodates a card is attached to a board. Signal contacts are attached to the insulating housing and are connected to the card. A ground plate is ground-connected with the card. The contacts and the ground plate are connected to the board. Intermediate contacts are disposed in the insulating housing. One end of each of the intermediate contacts is ground-connected to the board. The ground plate is ground-connected to the board via the intermediate contacts. Accordingly, even if the attachment height at which the connector assembly is attached to the board should vary, the dimensions of the intermediate contacts can easily be adjusted to accommodate the difference in height.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided that includes a first conductor and a second conductor. A respective first portion of each conductor is disposed in a first material and a respective second portion of each conductor is disposed in a second material that is different from the first material. The respective first portions axe disposed a first distance apart and the respective second portions jog relative to each other such that an impedance between the first portions is substantially die same as an impedance between the second portions. For example, the conductor pairs may be at one spacing (d1) at portions in air (160) and at a second spacing (d2) at portions that pass through a different dielectric material, such as polymer (150).

Abstract: A straddle mount connector (1) includes a dielectric housing (2) defining a mating surface (200) and an opposite mounting surface (202), a pair of ground buses (4) and two rows of signal contacts (3) installed into the housing from the mounting surface. Each ground bus is accompanied with a carrier strip (46) and has solder tails (42) extending from the carrier strip. The ground bus has a number of fingers (460) extending from the carrier strip to define a number of parallel slits (462) between the fingers. The signal contacts have terminal portions (32) extending through the parallel slits, thereby keeping the signal contacts retained between the fingers of the ground bus.

Abstract: A connector has male housing (10) with a receptacle (12) with a rear engaging surface (10A) and tabs (16) that project through the engaging surface (10A) into the receptacle (12). A moving plate (50) is disposed in the receptacle (12) for movement toward and away from the engaging surface (10A) and has a back wall (51) with holes (53) for aligning the tabs (16). A female housing (20) is insertable into the receptacle (12) and has a contact surface (20) and female terminal fittings. The back wall (51) of the moving plate (50) has a smaller thickness (t2) near holding holes (53) and reinforcing ribs (61) with a larger thickness (t1) at other locations. Recesses (63) are formed in the engaging surface (10A) of the male housing (10) for nesting with the reinforcing ribs (61).

Abstract: Provided is an apparatus for guiding a flexible printed circuit board that electrically connects the main body and the liquid crystal display (LCD) unit of a mobile terminal that protects the FPCB from damages, cushions the switching force caused by the hinge unit, and stops the LCD unit at an arbitrary angle, thus improving the product reliability. The guiding apparatus includes: a body corresponding to the inner diametral shape of a guide case of the liquid crystal display unit, in which the hinge is formed; a guiding groove that is formed to a predetermined length in the axial direction from one end of the body; a pair of guide protrusions that are extended from the circumferential portion of the other end of the body in the axial direction with a predetermined width and facing to each other; and a pair of connection protrusions that are extended from the circumferential portion of the other end of the body in parallel with the guiding groove and facing to each other.

Abstract: One of each pair of metal pieces 70, 80 making up each of the switches SW1, SW2 is formed in the metal upper housing 30 to reduce the number of parts of the switches arranged in the connector and to efficiently arrange these switches in a small space.

Abstract: An electrical card connector (700) has a housing (2) and a spring switch (3). The spring switch includes a first spring contact (31) and a second spring contact (32). The first and second spring contacts respectively have body portions (313, 323), contact arms (314, 324) extending from the body portions, and fixing portions (310, 320) extending from ends of the body portions. The first spring contact has an engaging portion (318) extending from the fixing portion thereof. The engaging portion and the fixing portion of the first spring contact are formed in an L-shaped configuration. The housing has a cavity (210) and a notch (212) communicating with each other for receiving the fixing portion and the engaging portion of the first spring contact.

Abstract: Connector for forming an electrical connection between, on the one hand, a first subassembly (15) comprising at least two first electrically conducting elements and, on the other hand, a second subassembly (16) comprising at least two second electrically conducting elements, in which assembling means (60) act between the pressure area and the reaction area so as to clamp between them first and second bearing surfaces and in which the first subassembly (15) includes a casing (18) for positioning and flexible mounting of the first elements; the said casing carrying the pressure area and, opposite the pressure area, including an orifice (71) for allowing movement of the first bearing surfaces.

Abstract: An LGA connector assembly (1) includes an insulative base (10) receiving a multiplicity of contacts (14), a metal reinforcement (11) covering the base, a lever (13) and a metal clip (12). The clip is mounted to one end of the base. The lever includes a pair of locating portions (131) mounted to an opposite end of the base, an offset securing portion (132) between the locating portions engaging the clip, and a medial portion (133) outside the base. The reinforcement includes a top portion (111), and two sidewalls (113) depending perpendicularly from the top portion. An ear aslant extends from an edge of the top portion for orienting the medial portion of the lever at a determined position. Thus, during rotating the lever to engage with or release from the clip, the base and the ear are enough hard to withstand forces from the clip and the lever.

Abstract: Socket warpage reduction apparatus and method.

Abstract: An electrical socket assembly having a socket cover slidably mounted to a socket base over a range of motion. The socket assembly also includes a drive plate mounted to a cam portion of the socket cover. The drive plate and socket cover have range limit elements that engage one another to limit opposite ends of the range of motion. The socket assembly includes a cam shaft that engages the socket cover, drive plate, and socket base. The cam shaft is rotatable across a range of motion between an unlocked position and a locked position to slide the socket cover with respect to the socket base.

Abstract: A zero insertion force (ZIF) socket (1) is for electrically connecting a central processing unit (CPU) with a printed circuit board (PCB). The socket includes a dielectric base (10), a cover (11) slidably mounted on the base, an actuator (13) rotatably mounted between the base and the cover, and a multiplicity of terminals (12) received in the base for electrically connecting pins of the CPU with the PCB. The cover defines a multiplicity of holes (1110) therein, for receiving the pins of the CPU therethrough. A plurality of blind cavities (1111) is defined in a face of the cover that abuts the base. A cross section of each blind cavity is round. The cover is formed as a single piece by molding. The blind cavities can reduce deformation of the cover, thus enhancing uniform flatness thereof. This helps ensure accurate and reliable engagement between the base and the cover.

Abstract: A zero insertion/extraction force integrated circuit socket including an insulating socket one side of which is formed with a receiving dent. A slide cover is slidably connected with the insulating socket and a corresponding side of which is formed with a U-shaped dent. A driving member having a driving cam is pivotally disposed in the receiving dent and U-shaped dent. The rotational axis of the driving member is normal to the sliding direction of the slide cover and parallel to a slide connecting face of the insulating socket. The slide cover is formed with a perforation and the driving member has an insertion dent corresponding to the perforation. An operating piece can be inserted into the insertion dent to drive the driving member, whereby the driving cam contacts with the U-shaped dent to drive the slide cover to slide between a separation position and a contact position.

Abstract: An improved electrical socket includes a plurality of socket apertures to receive the pins of plugs. The socket apertures can receive the pins of plugs of various designs from many countries of the world. There is a plastic cover to prevent access to the internal electrical contacts when the plug is not inserted, and the plastic cover holds the plug in position when it is inserted. The electrical socket comprises a face plate connected to a socket bracket. The socket bracket has a 3-pole connector to receive wiring from the main supply, and the faceplate has corresponding 3-pole pins for mating connection with the 3-pole connector when the face plate is attached to the socket bracket for easily change of the face plate. A circuit breaker on the electrical socket prevents damage to an appliance attached to the socket due to current leakage or shock current, and the user is warned when there is a heat overload. An improved electrical plug is also described.

Abstract: A male coaxial connector adapted for receiving a female connection member. The male coaxial connector defines an axial direction along its major axis. The male coaxial connector includes a spring basket biased towards an open position which is positioned around a male connection member. The spring basket is adapted for engaging the female connection member. The male coaxial connector also includes a sleeve reciprocally positioned around the spring basket and the male connection member. The sleeve is movable in the axial direction with respect to the spring basket such that when the sleeve is in a forward position or rearward position with respect to the spring basket, the spring basket is in an open position. The female connection member can be released from or inserted into the spring basket when the spring basket is in its open position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector having a housing, which is open at a front side to enable the plugging in of a mating connector and has a channel extending therethrough. An inner conduct contact is isolated and arranged therein. Connecting means are used to mechanically connect the plug connector housing to the mating connector. The mating connector locks when it is plugged into the connecting means. The connecting means are shaped in such a manner that said agents subject the mating connector to an axial tension tensioning external conductor contact surface of said mating connector against an external conductor against an external conductor contact surface of the housing. The plug connector can be coupled with a mating connector very rapidly and securely and a reliable electrical contact is guaranteed between the external conductors.

Abstract: A connection device including a plug unit (P) which has a connector plug (3) provided at an end portion of a signal cable and a receptacle unit (R) in which the plug unit (P) is inserted. The plug unit (P) has an unlocking member (4) supported on an outer circumferential surface of the connector plug (3) so as to be movable in the axial direction of the cable (2) and has a knob portion (12) mounted thereon. The receptacle unit (R), in which the plug unit (P) can be inserted and removed, has a lock member (5) housed in the receptacle unit (R) and adapted for being engaged with the connector plug (3) to lock the plug unit (P) and controlled by movement of the unlocking member (4) in the axial direction of the cable (2) via a cam portion (40) (41) provided on an outer circumferential surface of the unlocking member (4), thus locking and unlocking the connector plug (3) inserted in the receptacle unit (R).

Abstract: A movement of a detector (30) to a detecting position is prevented by the engagement of a resilient locking piece (32) with a stopper (17) in a partly connected state of a first connector (F) and a second connector (M), whereas the resilient locking piece (32) is disengaged from the stopper (17) to permit the movement of the detector (30) to the detecting position in a properly connected state of the connectors (F, M). Thus, a connected state of the connectors (F, M) can be detected based on whether the detector (30) can be moved to the detecting position. The detector (30) covers the outer surface of the lock arm (14). Hence, external matter will not interfere with the lock arm (14).

Abstract: In an electric connector with a locking mechanism, the amount of operation and the operation resistance of the operating parts can be freely set according to the mode of use. The electric connector includes a body to be inserted into a receiving recess of a counterpart electric connector, a flexible arm extending from the body and having a protrusion that fits into a fitting hole of the receiving recess of the counterpart electric connector, a slider provided on the body so that the slider can slide in the direction of insertion and withdrawal, and an operating lever rotatably provided on the arm or the body so that the top end thereof comes out on the rear face side of the body and coupled with the slider so that when the operating lever is rotated, the slider will be slid.

Abstract: A terminal fitting is provided, by which the terminal fitting can be securely connected electrically to an electric wire. A pressure-welding terminal as the terminal fitting has a wire connecting part, to which an electric wire is press-fit. The electric wire includes an electrically conductive core wire and an insulating coating. The wire connecting part includes a bottom wall, and first and second pressure-welding members, each of which has a pair of pressure-welding blades arising from the bottom wall. A projection is formed on an end of an inner edge of the blade near to the bottom wall.

Abstract: A plug has at least one passage that is defined in a bottom of the body to communicate an interior of the body to allow at least one cable to extend into the body. At least one prong is securely mounted on a seat formed on the body and has a first extension, a second extension and a contacting plate. The first and second extensions extend in a direction opposite to a direction of the contacting plate. A pusher extends into the body for pushing the at least one cable toward the at least one prong. The at least one cable is bent due to the pusher extending into the body and thus the at least one prong is able to pierce through an outer covering of the at least one cable that is inserted into the body from the at least one passage.

Abstract: A terminal block assembly includes an electrical terminal having a first stationary contact provided with insulation-piercing knife edges, and a second contact arrangement for connecting the terminal to a corresponding terminal on an adjacent terminal block assembly, the second contact arrangement including a male connector and a female jack connector that are arranged in opposite directions transversely of the terminal block body, thereby to afford connection with the corresponding terminal of an adjacent terminal block assembly mounted on a common support rail with the terminal block assembly.

Abstract: A technique for identifying multiple circuit components. More specifically, a technique for identifying the location of electrical components, such as memory cartridges which have been disposed on a substrate, is described. The technique utilizes unique identifiers that correspond to locations on a substrate. Furthermore, each connector may have a unique identification device that receives the unique identifier.

Abstract: A connector has a plug-side housing and a plurality of concave core holding grooves into which cores of shielded electric wires of a flat cable are inserted individually. The core holding grooves are deeper than the outer diameter of each core. The cores are inserted into the core wire-holding grooves. Thus even if the plug-side housing deforms, the cores remain accommodated in the core holding grooves. The housing also has a retainer-mounting opening into which a retainer can be mounted. The retainer retains each core by sandwiching the core between the retainer and the housing.

Abstract: A jumper assembly that includes a plurality of modules structured to be coupled together in a nesting configuration. Each module has a housing assembly, a bus assembly, and a coupling means. The modules may include a three separate bus assemblies. Thus, the modular jumper assembly may be coupled to a three phase circuit breaker.

Abstract: An electrical card connector includes an insulative housing (3), a plurality of terminals (5) received in the housing, and two fixing clips (7) attached to the housing. The insulative housing has a header (15) including a pivot (25), a plurality of passageways (21) for receiving the terminals therein, and two guiding bars (17) extending from two ends of the header each having a ledge (23) at a front end thereof. The pivot projects from each end of the header to provide a rotational axis for the fixing clip. The ledge includes a first positioning recess (45), a sliding face (47) and a second positioning recess (49). Each fixing clip has a base plate (29) fixed to a PCB, a joint section (33) extending from the base plate to prevent over-rotation of the housing, and an engaging section (35) for engaging with the insulative housing.

Abstract: A dual-purpose connector assembly includes a stand, a first electrical connector, an electrical cable and a second electrical connector. The stand has a base adapted to be placed on a table surface, and a prop formed with a first cable passage that extends along a vertical axis. The base has a surrounding wall, and is formed with a second cable passage that extends from the first cable passage to the surrounding wall. The first electrical connector is mounted on the prop and is adapted to connect electrically with the peripheral device. The electrical cable has a first end connected to the first electrical connector, and a second end opposite to the first end, and extends through the first and second cable passages. The second electrical connector is connected to the electrical cable and is adapted to connect electrically with an electronic device.

Abstract: Connectors for forming an end electrically accessible termination on a center conductor and for electrically accessing an outer conductor of a conventional coax cable are disclosed. The use of such connectors with conventional triaxial cable in a low frequency three-phase electrical power supply application is also disclosed. The connector for accessing an intermediate conductor in a triaxial cable and for accessing an outer conductor in either a coaxial or triaxial cable features a flanged base member and a flanged cover member disposed over the base member wherein an exposed end portion of the conductor being accessed is trapped between the members, preferably including between their flanges. The flange of one of the members is folded over the flange of the other one of the members and crimped, as with a suitable crimping tool, to secure the members together with the conductor tightly sandwiched between them to form a low resistance connection between the conductor and the cover member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector 100 which has a center contact 20 electrically connected to an inner conductor formed of a corrugated duct, a tubular body 60 electrically connected to an outer conductor and surrounding the center contact 20, and an insulating member 70 by which the center contact 20 and the tubular body 60 are insulated electrically from each other. The center contact 20 is provided with an external thread part 22 which is brought into mating engagement with the inner conductor, and the external thread part 22 has a first external thread of a first pitch shorter than the pitch of the corrugated duct.

Abstract: A rubber plug (30) is disposed on a rear surface of a male housing (10). A plug hold-down plate (40) for holding down the rubber plug (30) is disposed on a rear surface of the rubber plug (30). A holder (50) can be held at a temporary locking position apart from a rear surface of the plug hold-down plate (40) and a main locking position at which the holder (50) contacts the rear surface of the plug hold-down plate (40). If a mounted male terminal fitting (2) is pulled out, with the holder (50) held at the temporary locking position, the plug hold-down plate (40) holds down the rubber plug (30). Thus the rubber plug (30) can be prevented from moving rearward.

Abstract: A connector housing (20) has cavities (21) and locks (31) for engaging terminal fittings (10) inserted into the cavities (21). Each lock (31) has an arm (32) and a locking section (33) that projects up from the arm (32). A mold-removal hole (35) is formed in a front wall (27) and in the arm (32). A tab insertion hole (28) is formed in the front wall (27) above the mold-removal hole (35) for receiving a tab terminal (T), and a guide surface (29) is formed at the front edge of the tab insertion hole (28) for guiding the tab (T). Upwardly narrowed portions (38) narrowed are formed on the locking section (33) and have a height overlapping the height of the guide surface (29). Portions of the mold-removal hole (35) corresponding to the narrowed portions (38) define an M-shaped when viewed from the front.

Abstract: A terminal fitting (20) has a bottom wall (25) and first and second sidewalls (26) bent angularly from the sidewalls (26). A locking hole (28) is formed in the bottom wall (28) and extends to the sidewalls (26). A pair of notches (29) is formed in each sidewall (26) and communicates with the locking hole (28). Areas (26A) of each sidewall (26) between the respective pair of notches (29) is substantially planar and has a bottom edge substantially at the same height as the lower surface of a bottom wall (25).

Abstract: A side spacer structure in a connector has lances respectively attached from side portions of a connector housing having a plurality of terminal receiving chambers to the connector housing and used for temporarily retaining terminals inserted into terminal receiving chambers, and securing portions for securing the terminal in a state for operation. In a position where a side spacer is temporarily retained in the connector housing, a recess portion is formed in a region of the branch plate of the side spacer inserted into the connector housing, the region facing the lower portion of the terminal receiving chamber.

Abstract: Connector assemblies having cantilevered contact beams arranged in one or more arrays of terminals have their terminals fixed in place at a first point within insulative connector body portions. The terminals are fixed together by one or more support members within a hollow shroud, at a second point spaced apart from the first point. The present invention pertains to means for fixing the terminals and their support member to the outer shroud. In one embodiment, the shroud is square and has a series of slots formed in two opposing sidewalls. A key member has a plurality of biasing arms, or fingers that extend into the slots and into contact with the terminal support members. In a second embodiment of the inventions, the shroud is provided with a plurality of channels formed on the inner surfaces of two opposing sidewalls thereof.

Abstract: An extraction device, mounted on a cable end connector (1), includes a pull tab (3) and a retention element (2). The retention element surrounds peripheries of the pull tab and the cable end connector, thereby securely retaining the pull tab on the cable end connector. Pulling the pull tab, the cable end connector can be pull out of a header (6) which mates with the cable end connector.

Abstract: A modular telecommunication plug and a method of coupling a cable with twisted wire pairs to the same. The plug comprises a housing with a wire receivable cavity (1) adapted for guiding bared untwisted ends of the cable wires towards a plug contact end which is provided with grooves (5). The grooves are adapted for receiving straightened bared ends (8) of the wires that will constitute the contact terminals of the plug. In a preferred embodiment, the housing has a fixed part (9) and a removable part (10). The fixed part has the upper wall (3) of the plug housing cavity (1) and the removable part has the lower wall (2) of this cavity, the untwisted wire ends being maintained between these two walls.

Abstract: A lampholder has a socket having an inner end, formed with seats adapted to hold contacts, and forming an outwardly open hole defining an axis and adapted to fit with a base of a high-voltage lamp and a base fittable against the inner end and having a floor formed with an axially throughgoing hole. A clip is formed with a bight engaged in the hole, a pair of arms extending from respective ends of the bight axially outward into the socket, outer tabs on the arms bearing axially inward on the socket, and inner tabs at the bight bearing axially outward on the floor of the base so that the clip holds the socket and base together.

Abstract: A connector includes a tubular wall on a first body containing a lamp envelope, coaxially receiving an insulating tube mounted on a second body having a cavity that receives the first body, spring metal strip terminals on the outside of the tubular wall in resilient contact with spring metal strip terminals on the inside of the cavity, and microprocessor controlled heated and cooled air delivered to the lamp envelope by way of the insulating tube in response to a sensor that monitors at least one of lamp amalgam temperature and lamp radiation.

Abstract: A modular system is provided for arranging a plurality of electrical connector assemblies in a stacked array. The system includes at least a pair of electrical connector assemblies stackable one on top of another. Each assembly includes a frame structure having input and output faces, with an interior cavity between the faces. Input and output connectors are respectively mounted at the input and output end faces and project outwardly therefrom. A circuit board is located in the interior cavity and is electrically connected between the input and output connectors. A pair of end flanges project outwardly from at least one of the input and output end faces above and below the respective input or output connector to protect the respective connector. The end flanges have fastening portions to facilitate holding the frame structures and, thereby, the electrical connector assemblies in the stacked array.

Abstract: A sensor system includes a plurality of sensor bodies arranged aligned and adjacent to each other, each of said sensor bodies being connected to an electric cord including at least a signal line via a connector. Each connector has a power feed terminal, and a detachable fitting for electrically connecting the power feed terminals of the connectors is provided between the connectors. The power supplied to the connector of any of the sensor body through the power feed line in the electric cord is distributed to the power feed terminal of another sensor body through a row of connectors. By this configuration, the number of power feed lines for the overall system can be significantly reduced, and common bodies not distinguished for the main and sub bodies can be used as the sensor bodies, whereby the cost can be reduced and inventory management can be facilitated.

Abstract: A receptacle connector (1) for a mobile telephone or the like comprises a housing (3) of insulating material, a shielding (4), and a plurality of contact terminals (5). Channels (13) extend parallel to the lateral sides (11) between the front and backsides (9, 10) and the contact terminals are made as strip like elements mounted in these channels. At least some of the contact terminals each are provided with two retention parts (14, 15) having a width greater than the width of the channels providing a retention force mainly parallel to the upper and lower sides. The contact terminals (5) each are provided with a butt-mount contact end (16) and a tail end (17), wherein the retention part at the tail end has a width greater than the width at the butt-mount contact end.