Abstract: A printed circuit board having right-angled trace and a method for making the right-angled trace is to apply semi-conductor material and form an interface with a P-type semi-conductive layer and a N-type semi-conductive layer. The semi-conductive right-angled interface does not reflect signals transmitting from the first line portion to the second line portion and via the right-angled portion so as to reduce signal reflection interference. The right-angled line arrangement also shortens the connection distance and reduces the circuit board dimensions.

Abstract: The coaxial connector having a switch, which is mounted on a board, according to the invention includes an insulated housing having a hole that can receive a center conductor of a coaxial plug from the upper side, an outer conductor that is provided outside of the insulated housing and can be attached to/detached from an outer conductor of the coaxial plug, and a stationary terminal and a movable terminal, which are provided below the hole and can contact to/be away from each other. The stationary terminal has a contact section and the movable terminal has a securing section secured in the insulated housing and an elastic section that is arranged in the insulated housing through a insert hole provided in the insulated housing, extends like a cantilever from the securing section, can touch the center conductor of the coaxial plug and can contact with the contact section. In addition, the coaxial connector further includes a covering section to cover the insert hole.

Abstract: An interconnect assembly includes a number of interconnect stages combined in a carrier structure. Each interconnect stage includes at least two contact sets having an upwards pointing cantilever contact and a downwards pointing cantilever contact. The cantilever contacts are attached to the carrier structure and are arranged around openings in the carrier structure such that the downward pointing cantilevers may reach through the carrier structure. Each contact set defines an independent conductive path between a single pair of opposing chip and test apparatus contacts such that multiple conductive paths are available for each interconnect stage for increased transmission reliability and reduced resistance. The cantilever contacts have a meandering contour and are either combined in symmetrical pairs at their respective tips or are free pivoting. The meandering contour provides a maximum deflectable cantilever length within an available footprint defined by the pitch of the tested chip.

Abstract: An interconnect assembly for providing electrical interconnection between elements of a probe card assembly is provided. The interconnect assembly includes a frame defining a plurality of openings and a plurality of conductive contacts coupled to the frame. Each of the conductive contacts includes (a) a first resilient arm extending away from a first surface of the frame and (b) a second resilient arm extending away from a second surface of the frame. At least one of the first resilient arm or the second resilient arm extends through one of the plurality of openings.

Abstract: In a contact assembly, a first set of contacts (30-1 through 30-5) is arranged on a first surface and a second set of contacts (40-5 through 4-1) is arranged on a second surface with respective contacts of each set used as pairs. A plurality of first and second sets are stacked one on top of another separated by insulators, the first terminal portions (12) of respective first and the second sets of contacts are aligned in the direction of stacking and the second terminal portions (20) of the first and second sets of contacts are arranged in such a fashion as to be symmetrical relative to a median line. The pitch (P2) of the second terminal portions (20) of the first and the second sets of contacts is expanded to a greater degree than the pitch (P1) of the first terminal portions (12) in two preferred embodiments.

Abstract: A connection carrier, e.g., a connection carrier for the bobbins of solenoids, includes a positioning section for positioning the connection carrier in a recess of an injection-molded part surrounding the connection carrier and includes a locking section projecting over the width of the positioning section for anchoring the connection carrier in the injection-molded part.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) includes a housing (2), a number of POGO-type contacts (31, 32, 33) received in the housing, a circuit board (4) assembled to the housing, a number of conductive elements (34) each including a connecting portion (340) soldered with corresponding contact and a tail portion (342) soldered with the circuit board, a cable (6) electrically connecting with the circuit board, a metal front cover (1) assembled to the housing and a rear cover (7) assembled to the housing to enclose the rear of the housing, the contacts, the circuit board and the front end of the cable.

Abstract: An electrical connector (7) for surface mounting on a printed circuit board (PCB) includes an insulative housing (1); a number of terminals (5) disposed in the housing and having tails (51) extending beyond the housing, all the tails (51) defining a common mounting plane (52); at least one metallic mounting portion (42) assembled to the housing (1), the at least one metallic mounting portion (42) defining a bottom plane (421) for soldering to the PCB, the bottom plane (421) being located at a level higher than said the mounting plane (52) by a distance; and a solder ball (6) connected to the at least one metallic mounting portion (42), the solder ball (6) being able to be softened to fill said distance during soldering.

Abstract: An arrangement and a method of increasing the quantity of input and output connectors, which are available for the attachment to connection cables of electronic equipment. More particularly, the present invention relates to an arrangement, such as a connector drawer, which is adapted to be installed in a selectively retractable and extendable mode in a laptop computer and which provides for a versatile structure facilitating a elective increase in the quantity of input and output connectors as may be necessitated by specific utilization of the electronic equipment or laptop computers, particularly in conjunction with the connection therewith of auxiliary operating devices or components.

Abstract: A safety plug includes a body configured to be inserted into a cylindrical opening. A locking device is connected to an end of the body, wherein the locking device has a larger diameter than the cylindrical opening in which the body is configured to be inserted. Following insertion into the cylindrical opening, the locking device resists removal of the safety plug. A control device is operatively coupled to the locking device, wherein pushing the control device towards the locking device while pulling on the body disengages the locking device from cylindrical opening.

Abstract: A connector insert for protecting contacts within a receptacle housing of a connector assembly from becoming contaminated. The connector insert includes a body portion having an exterior configured to correspond to at least a portion of the interior of the receptacle housing of the connector assembly. The body portion of the insert includes an opening which extends into the body portion to receive the contacts and protect the contacts from the exterior environment surrounding the receptacle housing when at least a portion of the body portion is received within the receptacle housing.

Abstract: A sensor can be mounted easily and an insulating distance between the sensor and a receiving blade can beheld reliably. A through-hole 7 is formed between plug insertion holes 6, 6, and a sensor 16 which detects a spark discharge occurring between plug blades is disposed internally of the through-hole 7. An insulating partition wall 13 is disposed between receiving blades 17, 17 in a standing manner, the sensor 16 is accommodated inside the partition wall, and arrangement is performed such that a portion of the sensor faces the through-hole. An outlet case is formed with an intermediate base body 5 provided with a mounting portion of the receiving blade 17 and a partition wall 13, a main body 3 which holds a circuit board 22 and the intermediate base body 5, and a cover body 4 which covers a front face of the main body 3.

Abstract: A holder for an integrated circuit card, such as a Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) card, has a laterally extending non-conductive base. A pair of opposed abutments extend above the base. A first abutment of the pair of abutments is resilient such that a distance between the first abutment and a second abutment of the pair of abutments may be increased by urging the first abutment away from said second abutment. A first lip extends above the first abutment and projects toward the second abutment. A second lip extends above or from the second abutment and projects toward the first abutment. A plurality of resilient electrical contacts projects upwardly from said base between the pair of abutments.

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. A gap is formed between corresponding side surface of the housing and side wall of the stiffener. The clip includes a main plate (41) and a pair of side plates (42) extending from the main plate. A slot (34) is formed in corresponding position of the bottom plate of the stiffener for accepting the side plate of the clip partly when the clip is rotated to a horizontal closed position.

Abstract: An improved electrical connector. The connector includes a first connector (1) having a housing (5) for receiving first contact elements (9) and a slider (19) slidably disposed on the housing (5) for receiving second contact elements (30); a second connector (3) for receiving first counter contact elements (32) and second counter contact elements (39); and a retainer (20, 36) which allows displacement of the slider (19) such that the second contact elements (30) secured thereto contact the second counter contact elements (39) only when the first and second connectors are completely connected together by a locking device. During mating the first contact elements (9) and first connector contact elements (32) become fully engaged, but no current flow occurs.

Abstract: A preferred embodiment of a connector system includes a first electrical connector for mounting on a first substrate. The first electrical connector has a housing, and a contact mounted on the housing. The connector system also includes a second electrical connector for mounting on a second substrate. The second electrical connector includes a housing having a projection formed thereon, and a contact mounted on the housing. The second electrical connector is capable of mating with the first electrical connector so that the contact of the first electrical connector electrically contacts the contact of the second electrical connector and the projection contacts the first substrate so that at least a portion of the weight of the second electrical connector and the second substrate is transmitted to the first substrate by way of the projection.

Abstract: Embodiments of a patch panel with tracer are presented herein. In an implementation, an apparatus includes one or more jacks, each being associable with a cable having signal conductors. At least one of the signal conductors is configured to communicate a signal between a respective one of the jacks and an endpoint of the at least one of the signal conductors. The apparatus also includes one or more tracer lights, each being positioned adjacent to a corresponding one of the jacks. The apparatus further includes one or more switches, each being operably associated with a corresponding one of the jacks and selectable to cause another tracer light at the endpoint to illuminate while the at least one of the signal conductors is communicating signals between the respective jack and the endpoint by using one or more of the signal conductors of the cable.

Abstract: A casing of an electronic key communicating apparatus is formed by sealing with epoxy resin a printed circuit board, a front surface of which a circuit component and end portions of each terminal are mounted on. A rear surface of the circuit board is used as a part of an outer surface of the casing. The circuit board includes a recess line portion to surround a button battery. The terminals are mounted on the printed circuit to cross the recess line portion. This structure allows a slide type mold to be used, decreasing the thickness of the casing and enhancing productivity.

Abstract: An electrical connector for a coaxial cable with a solid outer conductor, the connector in combination with a cable and a method of manufacturing. The electrical connector having a connector body with a bore between a connector end and a cable end. The bore having an inner diameter shoulder at the cable end. A cylindrical sleeve positioned in the bore abutting the inner diameter shoulder. An annular groove open to the cable end, between the cylindrical sleeve and the cable end of the connector body. The annular groove dimensioned to receive an end of the solid outer conductor.

Abstract: A coaxial cable compression connector for interconnecting braided coaxial cable to a trunk line equipment port is provided, wherein the connector is connected to a trunk line equipment port, a segment of cable is inserted within the connector, and the cable is caused to be radially compressed within the connector so as to provide an inexpensive, reliable and permanent connection between the braided coaxial cable and the connector without the usage of an adapter or a swivel joint.

Abstract: A RF microwave connector for telecommunication comprises a plug; a metal housing of the plug is combined with an insulator; a female terminal is combined with the hollow portion of the insulator; the female terminal has a main body, two opposite contact plates are extended from two sides of one end of the main body for clamping a male terminal; an arc shape of clamping section is disposed at another end of the main body, two edges of the clamping section are symmetrically arched so as to allow the edges of the clamping section to be bended oppositely smoothly to clamp inner wires of a coaxial cable stably when that the clamping section is combined with the inner wires is processed.

Abstract: In a waterproof connector, a sealing material is filled in an internal space of an outer housing which lies between an inner housing and a waterproof plug. The outer housing is so formed that a centerline of a connector opening and a centerline of a waterproof plug receiving portion are offset a predetermined amount from each other, and the density of wires in the sealing material-filling space within the outer housing is made generally uniform.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plurality of terminals (1) having contact sections (4) extending in the plugging direction and arranged in the arranging sections at a predetermined intervals for contact with the contact sections (32A) of a mating connector (30). The arranging section is made in the inside surface of a single wall of the housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) adapted for being assembled in a notch (4) of a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) (200) comprises a dielectric housing (1) defining passageways (12) thereon, a plurality of contacts (2) received in corresponding passageways, and a retaining device (31) retaining the electrical connector to the PCB. Each contact comprises a soldering section (22) extending out the dielectric housing and retained on the PCB. The retaining device has a same thickness W to that of each soldering section of the contact.

Abstract: An adapter for high frequency signal transmission includes in one embodiment a cylinder having a staged bore; a central transmission rod including an intermediate toothed ring, first and second ports at both ends, and a tapered portion formed around the first port. A first block is fitted in one portion of the bore. A second block is fitted in another portion of the bore and includes a metal ring having a toothed member secured onto the second block. A vacuum is created by the block, the second block, the toothed ring, and the bore. In alternate embodiments, both the first and second ports are male ports, both the first and second ports are female ports, the first port is a female port and the second port is a male port, or the first port is a male port and the second port is a female port.

Abstract: An electrical terminal including a conductor connection section, a mating terminal connection section, a deflectable latch, and a deflectable anti-snag ramp. The latch is adapted to latch with an electrical connector housing when the terminal is fully inserted into the electrical connector housing. The deflectable anti-snag ramp is located generally behind the deflectable latch. The deflectable anti-snag ramp is located directly behind a latching edge of the deflectable latch when the deflectable anti-snag ramp is not deflected by the electrical connector housing.

Abstract: A tabular terminal-use female terminal in which a tabular terminal is inserted is provided, which tabular terminal-use female terminal includes: a pair of elastic holding pieces extending in an insertion direction of the tabular terminal; a holding portion provided on each elastic holding piece for holding the tabular terminal; a guide face extending from each holding portion to an front end portion of each elastic holding piece for guiding the tabular terminal to the holding portion; and a receiving tapered portion provided on a side portion of each guide face, wherein the tabular terminal is able to be laterally inserted into the tabular terminal-use female terminal.

Abstract: A contact connection adapter for producing an intermittent electrical contact between two plugs has a main body and two socket-like receptacles placed thereon for the plugs. The cross-sections of the receptacle receiving the plugs to be connected intersect peripherally in this case in such a way that the plugs press against one another at their lateral contact faces and produce an electrical contact.

Abstract: A real time visual self-monitoring system for a user includes a camera adapted for fixed monitoring in selectable relativity to the user, a monitoring device for receiving camera output adapted for viewing by the user and a power supply for the camera and monitoring device as required in which the monitoring device allows the user to selectively and/or simultaneously view their own real time motion from a remote vantage point in conjunction with their own peripheral vision.

Abstract: Steering and reversing apparatus for a waterjet-powered marine vessel, the waterjet having an intake duct, a diffuser, and a steering nozzle and producing a rearward water stream flowing from the steering nozzle, the apparatus comprising: a nozzle pivot pivotably attaching the nozzle to the diffuser about a substantially vertical axis perpendicular to the water stream; at least one reversing duct affixed to and positioned substantially below the nozzle and having an opening to the nozzle; a reverse deflector pivotably attached to the diffuser about a horizontal axis substantially perpendicular to the water stream and having a sealing portion; and a nozzle sealing face having an exit shape mating with the sealing portion of the reverse deflector at any angular position of the steering nozzle, whereby, when the reverse deflector is pivoted such that the sealing portion mates with the nozzle sealing face, the water stream is deflected forward and underneath the vessel through the opening to the nozzle, steerably

Abstract: An outboard motor has a cowling structure that includes a top cowl and a bottom cowl. The top cowl has a hook mounting member which is bonded to an inner side of the top cowl. The hook mounting member has a top cowl hook configured to engage a bottom cowl hook mounted to the bottom cowl. The hook mounting member is formed by pressing a nonferrous metal plate. A hook fixing part of the housing mounting member is coupled to the top cowl hook and is formed by the way of drawing in the pressing process.

Abstract: In an outboard motor shift device having a clutch being engageable with a forward gear or a reverse gear, a shift rod being rotatable to slide the clutch to engage with the gear, an electric motor connected to rotate the shift rod, a speed reduction gear mechanism transmitting an output of the motor to the shift rod at a reduced speed, a manual operation mechanism is provided to be manually operable by an operator and breaking output transmission train of the speed reduction gear mechanism such that the shift rod can be manually rotated by the operator, thereby enhancing reliability by enabling shifting both by actuator and manually and minimizing operation load during manual shifting.

Abstract: An engine exhaust system has an exhaust gas passage and a coolant passage. The coolant passage surrounds at least a portion of the exhaust passage. The system is also equipped with an exhaust conduit, which mixes exhaust gases and coolant and then releases the mixture outside of a watercraft. A perforated plate has an array of holes. A central portion of the perforated plate is curved and projects downstream within the exhaust conduit. This curved central portion enables the exhaust gas and the coolant to mix after passing through the perforated plate. A guide tube is positioned downstream of the perforated plate, so that the exhaust gases pass through the guide tube after passing through the holes of the perforated plate. The coolant passes through outer holes of the perforated plate and then passes around the circumference of the guide tube and is ultimately mixed with the exhaust gases.

Abstract: A flying disc toy formed from plastic resin includes a circular central body portion surrounded by a circular rim that has a stair-step cross-sectional configuration. The rim includes an upper step and a lower step that extends outwardly therefrom. Each step has a circular horizontal tread portion and an upright annular riser portion at right angles to one another. An inner surface of the lower riser is dimensioned to form a sliding fit over an outer surface of the upper riser of a similar disc that is positioned beneath it when the discs are placed in a stack.

Abstract: A toy vehicle includes a central housing having first and second oppositely disposed sides. A first wheel is rotatably mounted on the first side of the housing, and a second wheel is rotatably mounted on the second side of the housing. Each of the first and second wheels has a central hub and a plurality of individual vanes rotatably attached to the hub. Each hub has a center disposed along a first axis of rotation. Each vane is rotatable about a second vane axis extending transversely with respect to the first axis. An end of each vane distal to the hub forms a circumferential surface portion of one of the first and second wheels.

Abstract: A toy with a moving head has a seat, a front and a rear support respectively mounted on the seat, and a gear box provided between the front and rear supports. A series of gears and a series of actuating wheels are rotatably mounted in the gearbox. A first motor is connected to the gearbox and a head is connected to the gearbox. When the motor drives the gearbox, the head is raised and lowered by a set of actuating wheels and the head is shaken by a second set of actuating wheels. The jaw of the head also opens and closes to present a dynamic effect to attract people.

Abstract: A CMP conditioning apparatus enhanced end effector arm for improving the reliability of the apparatus and the quality of the conditioning and polishing operations includes a conditioner head with features that provide for simplified alignment/attachment of a conditioning disk to the arm, while also providing a “quick release” mechanism for maintenance operations. The enhanced arm also includes an improved actuator that provides for a static friction (“stiction”)-free movement of the arm and better control of the downforce applied by the conditioning disk to the polishing pad. A dual-drive pulley system is used within the enhanced end effector arm to minimize the tilting of the drive belts within the effector arm as the arm pivots to follow the contour of an “aging” polishing pad.

Abstract: The present invention is an apparatus for polishing a precision screw. The apparatus uses abrasive in a sealed container for polishing. Hence, the present invention can do precise polishing to obtain smooth surface of thread by removing tiny burrs with the abrasive.

Abstract: A polisher has an offset axis and a friction cam useful in a method of polishing that comprises a more random, elongated polishing pattern than known orbital polishers and is capable of portable use using a 9 volt battery. The method is capable of using lower contact pressures between fiber ends and a polishing surface and higher rates of rotation of the drive mechanism, reducing the polishing time for preparing fiber ends for applications. The polishing pattern changes when pressure is applied between a fiber end and the polishing surface. The fiber end provides one intermittent axis of rotation and the friction cam provides another intermittent axis of rotation.

Abstract: A polishing apparatus comprises a first polishing table having a first polishing surface, a substrate carrier for holding a substrate and positioning the substrate so as to bring a surface of the substrate into contact with the first polishing surface, a pressing mechanism for pressing, against the first polishing surface, the surface of the substrate which has been brought into contact with the first polishing surface by the substrate carrier, a retainer ring mounted on the substrate carrier so as to surround the substrate which has been pressed against the first polishing surface by the pressing mechanism, and a retainer-ring-position-adjustment mechanism for adjustably positioning the retainer ring relative to the substrate, which has been pressed against the first polishing surface, in directions toward and away from the first polishing surface.

Abstract: The invention refers to a polishing tool for optical lenses with at least one polishing pad adaptable at least partially to the shape of a lens surface of said lenses and drivable by means of a drive shaft, said polishing pad having a membrane, wherein said polishing pad can transmit a bearing force of said membrane at least in an orthogonal direction relative to a lens surface. Moreover, the polishing tool comprises a reinforcing member connectable to said membrane, said reinforcing member being dimensionally stable in a parallel direction relative to a surface of said membrane and being flexible and/or pliable in an orthogonal direction relative to the surface of said membrane, wherein at least one pressure pad with a pressure membrane is arranged within said polishing pad, wherein said pressure membrane can be made to bear and/or can be prestressed against said membrane or said reinforcing member in an indirect or in a direct manner.

Abstract: With a sanding-disc receiving element for a hand-guided electric sanding tool, an eccentric sander (15) in particular, the sanding-disc receiving element including a bearing flange (2) with a plurality of driving lugs (3) protruding in the axial direction around the surface (18), and a plurality of screw holes (8), and including a bearing (1) fixed in the axial and radial direction on the bearing flange (2), simple, reliable installation of the sanding disc (5) on the bearing flange (2) is ensured by the fact that the driving lugs (3) and the screw holes (8) are arranged equidistantly relative to each other on a common circle around the central axis of the bearing flange (2).

Abstract: In order to provide an effective technique in simplifying the vibration-proof structure of a handle equipped in a rotary power tool, a representative rotary power tool 101 is provided with a tool body 103, a rotary-disk shaped tool bit 115, a handle 109, a pivot region 121 and an elastic element 129. The handle 109 coupled to the tool body 103 is disposed in a predetermined initial position in which the handle 109 longitudinally extends parallel to the longitudinal direction of the tool body 103. The handle 109 can rotate with respect to the tool body 103 around the pivot region 121 in any direction crossing the longitudinal direction of the tool body 103. The elastic element 129 is disposed between the tool body 103 and the handle 109 to apply a biasing force to the handle 109 such that the elastic element 129 biases the handle 109 to return to the initial position.

Abstract: A polishing pad having a polishing layer which has specific composition and a ratio of the storage elastic modulus at 30° C. to the storage elastic modulus at 60° C. of 2 to 15 and a ratio of the storage elastic modulus at 30° C. to the storage elastic modulus at 90° C. of 4 to 20 and is made of a polyurethane or polyurethane-urea. This polishing pad suppresses the scratching of the surface to be polished and planarizes the surface efficiently. A polishing pad having a polishing layer containing water-soluble particles can achieve a higher removal rate.

Abstract: A method of forming and applying a diamond coating or other superhard coating to a tool, most preferably a downhole tool, such as a drill bit. A superhard powder is placed into slurry and then formed, preferably using a tape casting method, into a green tape that is capable of being handled and applied to a substrate. The tape is then applied to a desired surface on a part or tool, being affixed initially thereto by a suitable braze. The tape is then cured to the surface using a thermal cycle that transforms the tape into a solid diamond composite coating. In another aspect, diamond tape is combined with ceramic tape having electronic circuitry components integrated therein.

Abstract: The invention is a method and apparatus for quicker, easier and more injury-free catfish skinning utilizing a wedging device to limit movement.

Abstract: A protective tool for assisting in field dressing a deer, the tool having a protective shield of a convenient width and contour to be slid thru an incision made thru the belly skin of a deer just forward of the pelvic crest and hence into and thru the pelvic cavity between the inner surface of the crest and the colon, whereby the crest can then be sawed thru longitudinally along the crest without danger of the saw cutting into the colon or adjacent viscera and releasing meat damaging fluids.

Abstract: The present invention relates to controlled airflow and air distribution within a laboratory safety enclosure and in particular, to turbulence-free airflow within a laboratory fume hood. The fume hood of the present invention has a work chamber and an access opening having an upper edge. A horizontal air deflector structure is positioned adjacent to the upper edge of the access opening to divert a portion of air entering the access opening upwardly within the chamber, whereby the diverted air eliminates an airflow eddy current.

Abstract: A ventilating and particle-filtering airflow methodology for managing the flow of air to the electrical sliding-contact zone of an on-board aircraft (vehicle) electrical generator. Conduit structure collects intaken air during aircraft (vehicle) engine operation, filters this air to capture and prevent the passage of particles, and directs filtered airflow to that brush region through a close-coupled fluid-flow connection which closes upon and substantially isolates (in terms of incoming airflow) that region. Water drainage is provided for in a region near where filtering takes place. The filtered airflow is substantially the only airflow admitted to this protected region.

Abstract: The invention relates to a ventilating system (1) for a dashboard (2) in a motor vehicle or similar. Said ventilation device comprises an airduct (3) for guiding air and an adjustment device (4) for directing air guided to the airduct. The adjusting device also comprises a outlets for discharging the flow of air into the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. Said adjusting device is embodied in such a manner that in a first displacement state (a) thereof, the flow of air guided to the passenger compartment of the vehicle exits only from first outlets (6) and in a second displacement state (b) said air exits only through second outlets (7).