Abstract: An outdoor set of plug and socket comprises a control box, a plug and a socket box having at least a socket provided with a movable cover. The top surface of the plug is further provided with an uprightly erected wall having at least a retaining flange to be engaged with the recessed portion of the movable cover when the plug is inserted into a socket of the socket box. Thereby, the plug will be securely attached with the socket box.

Abstract: A lever (11) is mounted in a female housing (10) for rotation between a standby position and a connection position. The lever (11) has resiliently deformable locking claws (17) that contact engaging portions (18) formed at free end edges of outer surfaces of the female housing (10) if an attempt is made to rotate the lever (11) at the standby position. A contact surface (53) and a turn-up preventing portion (55) are formed at the leading end of each locking claw (17). The contact surface (53) can be contact the corresponding engaging portion (18) and the turn-up preventing portion (55) can press the engaging portion (18) to prevent the engaging portion (18) from being turned up. Thus, a holding force for holding the lever (11) at the standby position can be increased.

Abstract: A card connector comprises a main body having a first card accommodating space and a first spring attachment member. An ejection mechanism includes a push block, an ejection bar, and a positioning block. The push block has a second spring attachment member and an abutment member. The abutment member extends into the first card accommodating space for engagement with a card. The positioning block has first and second guide grooves. The ejection bar has a first end attached to the push block and a second end positioned in the first or second guide groove. The second end is capable of following the first and second guide grooves to move the positioning block relative to the push block during insertion and ejection of the card. A spring extends between the first and spring attachment members and biases the push block during insertion and ejection of the card.

Abstract: A card connector includes an insulating housing (1,4); a number of contacts (2,3) received in the insulating housing and a shell (5). The shell (5) covers the insulating housing to define a card receiving space which has a first card receiving space (501) and a second card receiving space (502) along a vertical direction for receiving a first card (8) and a second card (9), respectively. The contacts comprise contacting portions (21,31) exposed into the first card receiving space (501) and the second card receiving space (502), respectively. The shell (5) is formed with a stopping portion (531) protruding into the second card receiving space (502) for preventing the first card from electrically connecting with the contacting portions exposed into the second card receiving space.

Abstract: A side-rotation transforming plug includes an insulating main body, a plurality of pins and two transforming elements. A plurality of pin slots are located at the front side of the insulating main body. The plurality of pins are located in the pin slots. The two transforming elements are pivoted at the two sides of the insulating main body by a side-rotation method. The two transforming elements can be rotated and adjusted according to the requirements. Thereby, the plug of the present invention makes the insulating main body with a single dimension transform into two formats by using a side-rotation method. Therefore, it is suitable for multiple formats and reduces manufacturing costs. It is very easy to transform the plug's format.

Abstract: A coupler for an electrical connector assembly includes first and second holding members that mate to fix a flexible flat cable therebetween. At least one of the first or second holding members has an inner surface provided with a metallic shell that contacts an exposed grounding member of the flexible flat cable. The metallic shell has a contact member extending therefrom that engages a metallic shielding shell on a housing of an electrical connector.

Abstract: A hybrid coupling nut for a cable connector includes a plurality of fingers on a friction sleeve portion of the nut with a plurality of threads adjacent the fingers inside the nut. An annular knurled portion on the nut adjacent the fingers on the outside of the nut assist a user in connecting the nut to an RF port. Each finger includes a beveled edge. The nut also includes an annular flange for rotatably connecting the coupling nut to the cable connector.

Abstract: An interconnect mechanism for providing electrical interconnection between a device under test and a tester includes a base having a first side and a second side. The base defines a plurality of apertures extending from the first side to the second side. The first side of the base is configured to receive the device under test. The interconnect mechanism also includes a plurality of alignment mechanisms configured to be detachably coupled to the first side of the base. The plurality of alignment mechanisms define an area of the first side of the base to receive the device under test when the plurality of alignment mechanisms are coupled to the first side of the base. Each of the plurality of alignment mechanisms includes an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the area of the first side of the base defined by the plurality of alignment mechanisms.

Abstract: A socket connector includes a plurality of conductive terminals received in an insulative housing, a stiffener surrounding the housing, a load plate pivotably assembled with one end of the stiffener and a load lever pivotably attached to the other end of the stiffener. The housing has a bottom wall facing the PCB. The bottom wall defines a plurality of semi-cylindrical protrusions. The stiffener body defines a plurality of semi-circular slits corresponding to the semi-cylindrical protrusions. By virtue of the mesh of the semi-cylindrical protrusions and the semi-circular slits, the stiffener body is assembled with the housing completely.

Abstract: An LGA connector (1) includes an insulative housing (2), a stiffener (3) defined around the housing, a clip (4) pivotably engaged on one end of the stiffener, and a lever (5) engaged on an opposite end of the stiffener for fastening the clip onto the housing. The stiffener includes a bottom plate (31) and a plurality of side walls (32) extending from the bottom plate, and the housing includes a plurality of side surfaces aligned with said side walls, each of the side plates (42) defining a pair of slant sides in the free end. The clip includes a pressing plate (41) and a pair of side plates (42) extending from the pressing plate (41). A slot (34) is formed in corresponding position of the bottom plate (31) of the stiffener for accepting the side plate (42) of the clip (4) partly with the slant sides abutting against the inner side of the slot (34) when the clip (4) is rotated to a horizontal closed position.

Abstract: A lamp socket includes a socket having a bottom from which an outer wall and an inner wall extend. A base is engaged with the space defined by the inner wall and two first wires are connected with the base. Two flexible contact pieces each have a first end fixed to an inner periphery of the outer wall and a second end of each contact piece has a curved portion. Two second wires are connected between the two first ends of the two contact pieces and the two first wires. A cover is engaged with the socket and has a circular hole communicating with the base, and two slots which are located corresponding to the two contact pieces. A first type of lamp is connected to the base and a second type of lamp is connected with the two contact pieces via the two slots.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lockable plug-type connector, such as for producing an electrical and mechanical connection between an igniter and an electrical control device of an occupant restraining system in motor vehicles. The lockable plug-type connector comprises a connector and a socket for lockably receiving a connecting device located on the connector. The connector substantially comprises a housing with a connecting device and a locking device, a housing cover and a partial covering with locking device. The locking devices provide mechanical locking of the connector in the socket. The locking device of the partial covering are formed by at least one locking tongue which is arranged on the edge of at least one recess on the partial covering.

Abstract: The present invention, in one aspect, provides a connector apparatus that can be used in, among other things, applications requiring RF or high-speed digital electrical signals.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) includes a housing defining a mating direction, a first housing piece (1) with a mating interface (11) formed thereon and a second housing piece (2) attached to the first housing piece (1) along the mating direction, a printed circuit board (3) received in the housing, and defining a mating portion (30) accessible from the mating interface (11) of the first housing piece (1), a cable (4) attached to the printed circuit board (3), and a latch (6) attached with the housing for locking the cable connector assembly (100) with a complementary connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector for mating with a complementary connector receptacle is provided and includes a housing configured and adapted for selective matable connection with a corresponding complementary connector receptacle; a pair of latch arms provided on opposite sides of the housing; and a pair of latch guards extending from the sides of the housing and overlying at least a portion of a respective latch arm. Each latch arm includes a hinge joint spaced a selected distance rearwardly from a forward end thereof for joining the latch arm to a respective side of the housing. Accordingly, as a latch arm is twisted about the hinge joint, at least a portion of the latch arm abuts against the respective latch guard and additional twisting of the latch arm about the hinge joint is prevented.

Abstract: A cord retaining housing and method includes a housing that has a first end wall, a second wall and a peripheral wall extending between the first and second end walls. The peripheral wall has a break therein so that a first section and a second section are defined. A hinge hingedly couples the first section to the second section so that the first section may be positioned in a closed or open position. Each of the first and second ends walls has a distal edge with respect to the second section. Each of the distal edges has a notch therein. A mated female and male plug is positioned in the housing. Cords attached the male and female plugs are placed in the notches and the first section is positioned in the closed position.

Abstract: Solenoid valves (20) are mounted in a valve body (30) placed in a casing (C). An intermediate connector (10) is provided with valve fittings (15), and connectors (22) of the respective solenoid valves (20) are fittable into the valve fittings (15) at once as the intermediate connector (10) is assembled. The solenoid valves (20) are displaceable horizontally relative to brackets (40) on the valve body (30). During assembly, first positioning pins (16) on the intermediate connector (10) are inserted into first positioning recesses (31) in the valve body (30) and second positioning pins (25) on the connectors (22) are inserted into second positioning recesses (17) in the valve fittings (15). Thus, the connectors (22) are positioned in postures for fitting into the valve fittings (15).

Abstract: Connector for an airbag-ignition system, for inserting into an insertion chamber (3) of a mating connector (2) with contact pins (4) and detaching therefrom along a connection axis (X), comprising two contact elements (28) from an electrically conductive material, which have, respectively, a female terminal portion (29) with an outer face (29b), serving to connect a contact pin (4) of the mating connector (2) along the connection axis (X), a connecting portion (32) for connecting to a conductor (7) of a cable (6) and a connection portion (30), connecting the female terminal portion (29) to the connecting portion (32), an extension portion away from the connection portion (30) and following the connecting portion (32), a housing from an electrically insulating material, which has an insertion portion (9) for inserting into the insertion chamber (3) of the mating connector (2), having through openings for the contact pins (4), has an open housing portion (10) closable by a lid (11), and having for each contact

Abstract: An approach is provided for mounting individual wires from multi-wire cables onto circuit boards. A wire comb is mounted adjacent one or more ends of the circuit board to permit a way to space apart individual wires, to hold them in place; and to permit welding or soldering of the wires to the appropriate connections or the circuit board during an overmolding process.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting a sheet-like member includes terminals (2 or 2?) each comprising a base portion (20 or 20?), a bearing beam (21 or 21?) and a contact beam (22 or 22?) substantially parallel extending from the base portion; a housing (1) including an upper wall (11), a lower wall (12) and a rear wall, and having an inner surface defining a mouth (10) for receiving the sheet-like member and an exterior surface provided with a number of grooves (13) thereon, each groove comprising an upper groove (131) defined along the upper wall for accommodating the bearing beam, a lower groove (132) defined along the lower wall for accommodating the contact beam, and a rear groove defined on the rear wall for accommodating the base portion; and an actuator (3) pivotally engaging with the bearing beams for establishing electrical connection between the sheet-like member and the contact beams.

Abstract: In a connector for connecting a thin sheet member to a mating object, a conductive shell portion collectively covering a base insulator and a cover insulator in a predetermined direction. The base insulator has a through hole penetrating therethrough in the predetermined direction. The cover insulator is cooperated with the base insulator and is for holding the thin sheet member in the predetermined direction. The shell portion has a first spring part to be brought into press contact with the thin sheet member via the through hole and a second spring part for pressing the cover insulator towards the thin sheet member.

Abstract: An organizer for organizing and storing one or more of adapters provided with rechargeable devices includes an AC power supply to provide access to electricity for the adapters to permit one or more of the adapters to operate simultaneously; a mechanism for storing excess adapter wiring; and a mechanism adapted to permit selectively extension or retraction of the wire of the adapter.

Abstract: A power module including a housing, a plurality of first electrical connectors coupled to the housing, a second electrical connector coupled to an end of an extension cord that is configured to extend from and retract back into the housing, and a power cord coupled to the housing and configured to energize the second electrical connector via the extension cord and each of the plurality of first electrical connectors.

Abstract: In a terminal connection apparatus by which the space between terminals, such as the terminals of two adjacent electromagnetic contactors, is bridged by three-phase terminal connection conductors arranged in the order of the phases or in the order of phase switching to realize a motor reversing operation, load switching, power source switching or the like, the three-phase terminal connection conductors are housed in a box-shaped insulation case for unitization. As a result, the terminal connection conductors are collectively surrounded by the insulation case to protect the insulation. At the same time, the terminal connection conductors are connected to an electrical device in a unitized manner, thus preventing wrong wiring operation when they are connected.

Abstract: A watthour meter has, in one aspect, a flexible seal with a locking head carried on the meter base and a strap extending from the head and disposable in a loop around and through apertures in juxtaposed mounting flanges of the meter base and the meter dome to lockably join the dome and base. A tamper detector is carried on a blade moveably extending through the base. Movement of the blade during separation of the meter from the meter socket jaw contacts triggers the tamper detector. A connecting pin extends through aligned openings in the base and the dome to non-separably join the base and the dome. The pin engages a tamper signaling switch to provide an indication of a change of in pin state during a tamper event.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system that includes a plug connector including a plurality of plug contacts. The plug connector is configured to terminate a plurality of wires. An electrical wiring device includes a cover member, a body member, and a ground strap between the cover member and the body member. The body member including a receptacle configured to accept the plug connector and a plurality of device contacts. The plurality of device contacts are configured to mate with the plurality of plug contacts when the plug connector is inserted into the receptacle.

Abstract: An assembly and associated method for securing a connector to an electric motor. An elongated bracket has a specified shape and size and is constructed of a spring steel material. A pair of screws secure the bracket at a first end to a supporting location associated with the electric motor. A downwardly projecting portion associated with an intermediate location of the bracket biases the bracket in an angled fashion relative to the motor. An extending location of the bracket is arrayed in offset fashion relative a surface and includes an end-angled tab adapted to receive the connector in securely engaged fashion.

Abstract: An attachment device to a panel hole includes a female part fitted into the panel hole, and having a pass-through part on a side thereof, and a male part having a leg part inserted into the female part. The leg part has an elastic coupling claw projecting outward from the pass-through part to be coupled in the panel hole, and a turn lock part. A guide member is formed in the female part for guiding rotation of the male part. The male part is assembled with the female part to be capable of rotation from a coupled position to an uncoupled position. A turn lock receiving part is formed in the female part and has a lock receiving surface for impeding rotation of the male part toward the uncoupled position.

Abstract: A connector includes a plug connector and a mating connector. The plug connector includes a housing with an open front end, an insulated inner conductor disposed within the housing, a clamping sleeve, and an axially movable sliding sleeve disposed radially outside the clamping sleeve. The sliding sleeve can be positioned in a working position where it surrounds the clamping sleeve and exerts a radially inward-directed force. The mating connector, which is receivable within the housing, includes a clamping surface. A force Fr introduced radially from the sliding sleeve toward the clamping sleeve when the sliding sleeve is in the working position, is redirected by the clamping sleeve into an axial force component Fa which is introduced from the clamping sleeve toward the clamping surface.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector assembly is provided wherein a center contact clamping mechanism of the connector assembly is configured to cooperate with a cable adapter and a center contact of the connector assembly such that movement of the clamping mechanism in the direction of the cable adapter results in compression of the center contact about an end portion of the center conductor of the coaxial cable.

Abstract: A connector for coupling an end of a coaxial cable, the coaxial cable having a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric, the dielectric being surrounded by a spiral corrugated thin-walled conductor. The connector includes a connector body, a fastener member including a central passageway has a grooved surface dimensioned for closely receiving the spiral corrugated thin-walled conductor. The central passageway compresses inwardly to decrease the volume of the central passageway when moved toward the second end of the connector body causing a minor distortion of the spiral corrugated thin-walled conductor of the coaxial cable as said fastener member is advanced over the connector body toward the second end of said connector body.

Abstract: An electronic connector with an enhanced holding function is composed of a seat, a casing, a plurality of conduction terminals, and a holding element. The holding element is transfixed on the seat corresponding to the conduction terminals, and the casing is latched with the seat from a direction opposite to an insertion direction of holding element, and encloses an outside of the seat. The holding element is provided with a plurality of press pieces which are overlapped with spring leaves of casing in the seat and are interfered with the spring leaves along a first direction, such that holding element and casing will not be easily separated from the seat or be shifted or loosened. In addition, by the aforementioned fixing structures, the holding element and conduction terminals are provided with a better holding capability, in order to fix a butted connector.

Abstract: A shielding shell (18) is integrated into a housing (5) by insert molding, whereas a shell connecting member (22) is mounted on an end of a braided wire (2) of a shielded cable (1) by crimping a crimping ring (23) and can be brought into contact with the inner surface of the shielding shell (18). A cover (17) is mounted on the rear end of the housing (5) to retain the shell connecting member (22). As the crimping ring (23) is crimped, ribs (26) are formed to project and each of them is engageable with any one of turn preventing recesses (35) arranged at a plurality of positions along circumferential direction on the inner circumferential surface of the cover (17). Thus, the shell connecting member (22) is prevented from turning, thereby causing no abrasion at contact portions with the shielding shell (18).

Abstract: A Mini SD card adapter including an upper plastic shell, a lower plastic shell, a metallic shell, a terminal set and a write protect tab, whereby the Mini SD card adapter enables converting a relatively small sized Mini SD card into a larger sized SD card for use by a user, and is characterized in that the terminal set is fixed within corresponding terminal holes defined in the upper plastic shell using a direct insertion method. In addition, an appropriately positioned bend of a fourth terminal of the terminal set serves a grounded portion that provides for direct electrical grounding with the metallic shell. Accordingly, the upper plastic shell and lower plastic shell, the metallic shell and the write protect tab can be rapidly and conveniently assembled to form a finished product, thereby achieving objective of increasing yield of the finished product.

Abstract: An electrical adapter (100) includes a first housing member (1), a second housing member (2) coupled with the first housing member to define an internal space therebetween, and a subassembly (3) received in the space. The first housing member has a first mating face (11) defining a first upper and lower cavities (111, 112). The second housing member has a second mating face (21) defining a second cavity (211). The subassembly includes a first, second and third circuit boards (311, 321, 331), a surge suppressing device (34), a number of first, second and third conductive terminals (312, 322, 332) respectively mounted on the first, second and third circuit boards, and a number of contact vias (35) electrically connecting with corresponding first, second and third terminals. The first, second and third terminals respectively have contacting portions (314, 324, 334) extending into corresponding cavities.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing including terminals and isolating legs extending between the terminals. Vias extends through the housing to provide paths from upper and lower surfaces of the terminals. The terminals have upper portions, lower portions and via portions. The upper portions are formed on the upper surfaces of the housing, the lower portions are formed on the lower surfaces of the housing, and the via portions connect the upper portions to the lower portions. The housing is preferably formed in a two-shot molding process.

Abstract: A PCB type connector (10) includes a PCB (1), an insulative housing (2), a pair of latch members (3), and a metal shell (4). The PCB (1) includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The top surface has a row of golden fingers (11) locating at the front of the PCB (1), a pair of holes (12) being symmetrical along a central axial of the PCB (1) extending from the top surface to bottom surface, and two pairs of rectangle metal sheets (13) respectively locate at the two opposite sides of the holes (12) of the PCB (1). The insulative housing (2) comprises an elongate body portion (211) and two side portions (212) locating at two sides of the body portion (211). The body portion (211) has a pair of posts (21) extending along a vertical direction corresponding to the holes (12) and two pair of rectangle slots (25) corresponding to the rectangle metal sheet (13). The latch members (3) are locked to the two sides of the insulative housing (2). The metal shell (4) is assembled with the insulative housing (2).

Abstract: A battery terminal connector, especially for securement to the battery terminal post of an electrical storage battery. The battery terminal connector includes at least a body portion, a generally circular opening within that body portion for receiving the battery terminal post, and a horizontal bar extending transversely along the body portion. The connector further includes a movable lever for effecting two-way lateral movement of that horizontal bar. Lateral movement of the horizontal bar in one direction effects the opening of the generally circular opening, and lateral movement of the horizontal bar in a second direction effects the closing of the generally circular opening.

Abstract: An improved battery cable clamp provides for toolless attachment of battery cable connectors to lawn and garden-type battery terminal posts utilizing a bossed handle, cam seat and thumbnut, preferably made of non-corrosive materials.

Abstract: A terminal fitting (T) has a tube (10) formed by at least one plate (12). A locking hole (19) is formed in the plate (12) and is engageable by a lock (52) of a connector housing (50). The plate (12) is deformed into the tube (10) adjacent the locking hole (19) to form a retaining portion (22) that enlarges an area of engagement with the lock (52) for holding the terminal fitting (T) more securely in the connector housing (50).

Abstract: A power supply system for a watercraft propulsion device which ensures stable power supply to operating devices in the watercraft propulsion device. The power supply system for a watercraft propulsion device preferably includes an operating-system drive control circuit for driving and controlling operating mechanisms in the watercraft propulsion device and a battery for supplying power to the operating mechanisms via a power source circuit. The power source circuit preferably includes a plurality of separate independent batteries that are connected to the power source circuit, and a power supply control circuit is provided to supply power to the operating mechanisms using one of the batteries to be selected according to both battery conditions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ship's propulsion and steering arrangement surrounded by water comprising an electric motor in a chamber, a propeller shaft associated with the electric motor having a propeller fitted outside the chamber, and a pressure source for pressurizing the chamber with air or some other pressurizing medium. The invention also relates to a method for managing fluid flows in the propulsion and steering arrangement of the aforementioned kind, wherein the chamber is sealed against the water pressure from outside and against other compartments of the ship. The chamber is pressurized by means of a flowing medium, monitoring of the pressure in the chamber is performed, and the composition of the medium escaping from the chamber in a controlled manner is monitored. Further, the invention comprises a method for improving the cooling by means of a pressurized gaseous medium.

Abstract: A watercraft propulsion machine equipped with an outboard motor is provided. The propulsion machine includes a propulsion machine body and the outboard motor. The propulsion machine body is detachably mountable to a hull. The outboard motor is mounted on a rotary shaft provided at the rear of the propulsion machine body and oriented longitudinally of the propulsion machine body. The outboard motor is fixedly mounted on the rotary shaft which is rotatably mounted to the propulsion machine body, and is swingable relative to the propulsion machine body.

Abstract: Methods and compositions which can reduce the disturbance to wild life caused when man attempts to interact with wild life and more particularly methods and compositions which can enhance the interaction of man with aquatic life with minimal disturbance to the aquatic life.

Abstract: A life saver buoy comprising a life line attached to a ring-shaped buoyant body, the buoyant body having a central aperture and a peripheral groove formed in an outer periphery of the body for winding the line therearound. The line extends through a radial bore in the buoyant body, wherein a first proximal end of the line is coupled to the body and a second distal end of the line comprises a handle. A strap is provided for fastening, the second distal end of the line and the handle to the buoyant body.

Abstract: A cap includes a flexible body having a dome shape for conveniently conforming to a swimmer's head. The body includes an outer layer and an inner layer spaced from the outer layer such that a cavity is defined therebetween. The inner layer is provided with a plurality of conduits and a strap is integral with the outer layer and travels about a circumference of the cap. The present invention further includes a mechanism for effectively removing the stagnant air such that the inner layer can effectively maintain surface contact with the swimmer's hair and cooperate with the strap for preventing water from entering beneath the cap.

Abstract: A ceramic arc tube for high intensity discharge (HID) lighting applications is provided wherein the arc tube contains a high buffer gas pressure. A method and apparatus for making the arc tube are also provided wherein RF induction heating is used to melt a frit material to form a hermetic seal.

Abstract: Telephone information stored in the wireless communication device is automatically updated when a dialed telephone number has changed. Upon receiving an error code in response to making a call, the cell phone automatically determines if the error code indicates that the dialed telephone number has changed to a new telephone number. If so, the cell phone automatically determines the new telephone number from the error code and automatically updates a phone book contained within the cell phone with the new telephone number.

Abstract: A reversibly metachromatic toy having a platelike resin foamed substrate, a resin layer provided on both the outer side surfaces of the foamed substrate, and a reversibly metachromatic layer provided on at least one-side resin layer partly or all over the surface.

Abstract: Beverage bottle tops having interactive elements or performing interactive actions are disclosed. The beverage bottle tops are capable of conveying liquid from the bottle to a person. The beverage bottle tops include interactive elements, structures, or acts, which result from activation thereof. For example, the interactive elements, structures, or acts include, but are not limited to, members moving on the bottle top, lights illuminating on the bottle top, sounds emanating from the bottle top, or squirting liquid from the bottle top. The interactive bottle tops can be activated manually, electrically, or magnetically. In addition, the interactive bottle tops can be activated by squeezing a body on the bottle top, by operating a trigger on the bottle top, by changes in environmental light or sound, or by drinking liquid through the bottle top.