Abstract: A transport system having a chassis; a body mounted on the chassis, where the body includes a cabin for transporting at least one passenger; a cabin for the driver; a tandem coupled to the chassis; a drop frame secured to the chassis where the drop frame is below and behind the tandem; and a fifth wheel secured to the drop frame. In various embodiments, the driver cabin and the passenger cabin together form a unitary compartment.

Abstract: A truck body for a transport of compressed gas cylinders on pallets carries a lift gate in the rear, and a front fence that is attachable and detachable so that fences of various heights of types may be utilized. Also, the truck body may have open bottom bays for receiving pallets, but the bays may carry expanded metal sheets for safety purposes. Also, a removable curtain/roof accessory assembly of light weight may be used to enclose the truck bed. A lift gate with novel attachment is also provided.

Abstract: A fastener for installation into an interference fit hole within a structure. The fastener may be installed through automated installation methods. The fastener includes an enlarged protruding head at a proximal end of the fastener. Distal the head is a substantially cylindrical shoulder portion. The shoulder portion is coated with a lubricant to facilitate insertion of the shoulder portion into the interference fit hole within the structure. A threaded portion having a male thread is positioned distal to the shoulder portion. An aperture having a curved shape and extending into the fastener is positioned on a distal face of the fastener. The aperture may taper proximally into the fastener.

Abstract: A bale accumulator is utilized to deposit bales in groups in a field. The bale accumulator includes a chute along which bales move to an upper end portion of an accumulator ramp assembly. The accumulator ramp assembly slopes downward away from the chute. The chute may rotate the bales through a quarter turn. The accumulator ramp assembly includes a plurality of guides which form compartments in which bales are accumulated. A plurality of diverter gates are operable to direct bales into each of the compartments as the bales slide along an upper side of the ramp. An exit gate is operable to an open condition to enable bales accumulated in the compartments to move along an upper side of the exit gate and be deposited in a group in the field.

Abstract: A cassette position control device controls the position of a cassette in which wafers are stored, when the wafer cassette is loaded on a cassette support. In addition to the cassette support, the device has a cassette moving section and a control section. The control section senses the state of the wafer cassette on the cassette support, and generates and outputs a motor drive signal to move the cassette to a designated relative position on the cassette support. The cassette moving section moves the wafer cassette to the designated position in response to the motor drive signal. Therefore, wafers can be loaded/unloaded to and from the same designated position after the wafer cassette has been placed on a cassette support.

Abstract: A waste loading device for loading waste/recyclables into a container includes a base portion positionable at a loading station, a loading tube extending from the base portion and a pushing member. The loading tube has a discharge end and is configured to be received in a container positioned at the waste/recyclables loading device such that the discharge end is substantially within the container. The discharge end is at an angle relative to a longitudinal axis of the loading tube. The pushing member is movable along the loading tube to push waste along the loading tube to the discharge end and into the container. The discharge opening at the discharge end opens generally downwardly. The loading tube may extend approximately eight feet or more into the container when the container is positioned at the loading device.

Abstract: The boat trailer tug includes a primary frame with a mounting beam that is attachable to a boat trailer frame. A primary collar is fixed to the mounting beam front end. A hitch tongue is connected to the collar and extends forward from the collar. A hitch ball receiver is mounted on a front end of the hitch tongue for connecting the tug to a towing vehicle. A vertical height adjustment frame is slidably connected to the collar. A linear actuator moves the height adjustment frame up and down relative to the collar. A power unit frame is pivotally attached to the height adjustment frame for pivotal movement about a vertical axis. A motor, transmission and driven wheels are mounted on the power unit frame. The linear actuator raises and lowers the driven wheels. A steering system pivots the power unit frame to steer the tug.

Abstract: A roller mechanism for transporting loads over a surface, the roller mechanism including a body, at least one roller assembly that permits the body to move in at least one translational direction, the roller assembly being rotatably connected to the body, and a lifting mechanism attached to the body such that the body is selectively rotatable relative to the lifting mechanism, wherein the lifting mechanism can be operated to lift the roller assemblies out of contact with the surface.

Abstract: A working machine includes a lift arm and an implement coupling fixed to the lift arm. The implement coupling includes a locking element which is displaceable between an inoperative position and an operative position in which it is designed to shoot into a hole in the implement in order to lock the implement to the implement coupling. The locking element, over a first section of its length, has a first cross-section that will allow the first section of the locking element to be shot into the hole in the implement, and over a second section, which adjoins the first section, has a second cross-section which prevents the second section being shot further into said hole. The second section comprises a stop face designed to be brought to bear against the implement when securing the implement to the implement coupling.

Abstract: An outlet airflow direction control unit mainly includes a frame and a fan mounted in the frame. The frame has an inlet and an outlet via which an amount of fluid flows into and out of the frame, and is internally provided at predetermined positions with a plurality of radially projected fluid control elements. When the fan is rotated to cause an amount of fluid to flow through the outlet of the frame, the fluid control elements provided in the frame are adapted to control a flow direction of the fluid flown out of the outlet.

Abstract: A heat-dissipating fan with an upward air-guiding member is provided. The heat-dissipating fan includes a housing, an impeller having a hub and a plurality of blades disposed around the hub, a base disposed inside the housing for supporting the impeller thereon, and an air-guiding member disposed between the base and the housing, wherein the air-guiding member has at least one inclined edge on the windward side or its opposite side relative to the horizontal line perpendicular to the axis of the heat-dissipating fan.

Abstract: The invention relates to a management system for the operation of a wind turbine, which regulates the power output of the turbine. The wind turbine includes a rotor with at least one rotor blade that is positioned at an adjustable angle to the rotor. The management system regulates the rotor speed within a predefined wind speed range by varying the rotor blade angle in order to set a nominal output and reduces the output in excess of a defined wind-speed-dependent threshold value. The threshold value is a defined rotor blade limiting angle.

Abstract: A rotor, comprising at least one rotor blade connectable to a rotor head, which rotor blade possesses a blade neck having a virtual flapping hinge in the form of a flexurally soft, flexurally elastic blade-neck portion, there being provided, in a blade-connector region of the blade neck, two auxiliary flapping hinges, spaced apart from one another in the radial longitudinal direction of the rotor blade with reference to a rotor radius, between which the virtual flapping hinge is substantially disposed and between which the blade neck is deformable in flexurally elastic and curved fashion in the context of a flapwise motion. A rotorcraft, in particular a helicopter, in particular a tiltrotor helicopter, having at least one such rotor.

Abstract: Pelton bucket, Pelton wheel and a method of making and using the Pelton bucket. The Pelton bucket includes at least one exit edge. The at least one exit edge includes one of at least one partially concavely curved portion and at least one straight portion. The method of making provides for arranging at least one exit edge on the Pelton bucket. The method of using provides for causing rotation of a Pelton wheel with a Pelton turbine wherein the Pelton wheel utilizes a plurality of Pelton buckets and wherein the method provides for directing a jet from the Pelton turbine to the Pelton bucket to cause the Pelton wheel to rotate.

Abstract: A reinforced ceiling fan blade in accordance with the present invention comprises an upper half fan blade and a lower half fan blade. The upper half fan blade includes a plurality of wood sheets. The lower half fan blade includes a plurality of wood sheets, and the upper half fan blade is laminated on the lower half fan blade in such a manner that abutting sides of the upper half fan blade are staggered with respect to abutting sides of the lower half fan blade, so that the strength of the ceiling fan blade can be improved.

Abstract: A method and system for controlling an engine that drives a reciprocating compressor, such as the large compressors used for natural gas transmission. A controller receives data from the compressor representing operation conditions, such as load step, suction pressure, and discharge pressure. The controller then calculates engine control parameters, such as air intake and spark timing, based on the compressor data to optimize engine performance and emissions.

Abstract: A safety device (12) is disclosed for use in a hydraulic pump system (10). The device includes a generator (20) mounted between the power take off (14) and the hydraulic pump (24). Any time the hydraulic pump (24) is operated by the pto shaft (18) of the power take off (14), the generator is also powered to generate power to operate an audible alarm (28) such as a horn, siren or bell to warn the operator of pump operation. In a second embodiment, hydraulic pump system (100) uses a standard, readily available alternator (102) to generate power to operate the audible alarm (28). A selector valve (202) can be positioned between the pump (24) and lift cylinder to divert hydraulic fluid to a reservoir if the pump is inadvertently activated. The selector valve (202) can be operated manually by the driver when the vehicle is about to be put in motion by operating a control valve (212) or automatically by sensing vehicle motion, such as done by sensors in an ABS brake control.

Abstract: A scroll apparatus with an axial gap control function is described. The scroll apparatus is capable of controlling the axial gap between its fixed scroll and orbiting scroll. The scroll apparatus has a frame with a pair of indentations installed in the casing of the scroll apparatus, a pair of flexible elements installed at the lateral side top of the frame and spanning the pair of indentations for defining a suspended flexible segment at the span, a sidewall having a positioning ring with a downward protruding body corresponding to the indentation, in which the protruding body of the positioning ring is fixed to the flexible segment of the flexible element, a fixed scroll suspended at the positioning ring, and an orbiting scroll for orbiting into the fixed scroll.

Abstract: Corner seal sockets (26) are formed at the end of apex seal slots (58) formed in a rotor (10). A twisted split washer spring (70) is positioned in each socket (26) between the base wall (28) of the socket (26) and the inner end of the corner seal (16). The springs (70) bias the outer end surfaces of the corner seals (16) against the inner side surfaces of the housing sidewalls (20, 22). A radial apex seal slot (32) is formed in each corner seal (16). The base (38) of each slot (32) is substantially semi cylindrical in shape. It and the cylindrical peripheral surface (44) of the corner seal (16) form an arch shaped bight that connects side portions of the corner seals (16) together. End portions of the apex seals (18) extend into the apex seal slots (32) in the corner seals (16). The end portions of the apex seal biasing spring (60) contacts spring abutments (52, 54) which project radially inwardly from the outer ends of the apex seal (18).

Abstract: A rotary piston machine, with a driving part and a driven part, which are geared together, is proposed, for which these parts 17 and 18 run on a common stationary main axle 8.

Abstract: A pump e.g. a screw pump, includes a main pumping element and a generally parallel auxiliary pumping element, and a pump housing, the main and auxiliary pumping elements interacting with each other and with an internal wall of an elongate pumping chamber of the housing as they relatively rotate to pump fluid from a first axial inlet end of the elongate chamber towards a second axial outlet end of the elongate chamber, and wherein the internal wall of the elongate pumping chamber includes at least one recess which extends along at least a substantial portion of the axial extent of the chamber between the inlet and outlet ends of the chamber, an adjacent pumping element being contactable with the chamber wall at discrete contact edges either side of the recess.

Abstract: A controller and a method for an ejector mechanism in an injection molding machine for appropriately setting a terminal position of a forward motion of ejector pins of the ejector mechanism. The terminal position of the forward motion is set to a position where an elastic force of return springs does not exceed a retaining force of a brake device for retaining the ejector pins at the terminal position. The elastic force of the springs are detected during the ejector pins are moved forward. A position of the ejector pins immediately before the detected elastic force of the springs exceeds the retaining force of the brake device is determined and displayed on a display device as a criterial position. The terminal position of the forward motion of the ejector pins is set not to exceed the determined criterial position.

Abstract: A valve gate assembly for regulating a flow of molten material into a mold. The valve gate assembly includes a movable valve that can move between a fully closed position and a fully open position. The valve gate assembly further includes an actuating system operatively cooperating with the valve to move the valve and infinitely position the valve between the fully closed position and the fully open position.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a toy container having an integrated extruder for extruding a quantity of a deformable molding compound. The toy may include a container having a storage portion configured to receive and store components of a molding compound extrusion set, and an extruder portion having an extrusion opening and a receiving chamber configured to receive a quantity of the modeling compound. The toy may further include a lid moveably attached to the container and moveable between an open position and a closed position. The lid may have a plunger extending therefrom, and the receiving chamber may be configured to receive the plunger when the lid moves from the open position to the closed position. The plunger may engage a quantity of modeling compound disposed in the receiving chamber to force the modeling compound through the extruder opening as the lid moves from the open position to the closed position.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing gross location, planarization, and mechanical restraint to one or more electronic components such as semiconductor dice to be subjected to stereolithographic processing. A double platen assembly including a first platen and a second platen mutually removably connected and configured and arranged to substantially secure an electronic component assembly in position therebetween. At least one of the platens is configured such that a portion of electronic components of a carrier substrate secured by the double platen assembly is viewable for exposure to an energy beam such as a laser beam used to cure a liquid into an associated dielectric stereolithographic packaging structure. Another embodiment includes the use of an adhesive-coated film for holding, locating and securing a plurality of individual electronic components for processing. A method of forming solder balls is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention is a hot runner nozzle design consisting of a nozzle core with slotted flange seated inside a slotted nozzle housing, a nozzle tip seated on the nozzle core, and a nozzle tip seal seated on the nozzle tip. Furthermore, the present invention is a quick assembly hot runner nozzle design. The present nozzle design provides for the easy installation and removal of the nozzle by means of turning and sliding the nozzle. This provides for easy installation or removal of the nozzle when servicing the mold in the machine and without the complete disassembly of the hot runner mold. The seal located on the nozzle tip seals the tip area to avoid plastic leakage. Positioning the seal closer to the gate area also contributes in increased nozzle tip mass thus resulting in a better heat distribution profile along the nozzle tip, and especially in the area closer to the gate.

Abstract: A cooling die, for use in the manufacture of extruded food products, the cooling die including: a plurality of core members forming a main body portion of the cooling die between die inlet and outlet ends and arranged about an axis of the die in neighboring relationship; a plurality of extrudate flow channels extending through the cooling die from the inlet end to the outlet end, defined by gaps between neighboring ones of said core members; at least one bore in each said core member through which coolant may flow; an enclosing structure adapted to secure the core members against radial movement relative to the die axis; means for connecting the cooling die to an outlet of a food extruder, a cooling fluid source and a cooling fluid receptacle; and extrudate flow distribution means, located adjacent the inlet end, adapted to direct extrudate from the outlet of the food extruder into selected ones of said extrudate flow channels.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for forming a chemical mechanical polishing pad, comprising a tank with polymeric materials, a storage silo with microspheres and a curative storage tank with curing agents. The apparatus further provides a premix prep tank for forming a pre-mixture of the polymeric materials and the microspheres and a recirculation loop in the premix prep tank for recirculating the pre-mixture until a desired bulk density is reached. The apparatus further provides a premix run tank for storing the pre-mixture, a mixer for forming a mixture of the pre-mixture and the curing agents and a mold for molding the mixture.

Abstract: A fireplace afterburner is presented including a shell having a first open shell end for receiving fireplace emissions and a second open shell end for expelling fireplace emissions, a flue inside said shell having a first flue end which can be closed, and a second flue end which is open, wherein when the first flue end is closed fireplace emissions flow around said flue, and wherein when said first flue end is open fireplace emission flow through said flue, a heating element connected to said shell and encircling said flue, wherein said heating element heats emissions that pass in proximity to the element, and a catalyst bed connected to said shell and encircling said flue. A method for reducing products of incomplete combustion in fireplace emissions is presented including receiving fireplace emissions into a shell, heating said fireplace emissions to at least 1501° F. (816° C.), reacting said fireplace emissions with a catalyst substrate, and releasing the results of said reaction from said shell.

Abstract: A method for virtual orthodontic treatment is provided in which a virtual set of orthodontic components is associated, in a virtual space, with a first virtual three-dimensional image of teeth, and then by a set of rules which define the effect of the set of components' teeth, the effect of the virtual treatment can be computed. This virtual treatment can be used to predict the results of a real-life orthodontic treatment as to design such a treatment.

Abstract: A medical irradiation apparatus comprising a main body, a luminous body comprised of a light emitting element provided in a light outlet of the main body, an annular reflective member with a reflective surface provided at the circumference of the luminous body, the reflective surface reflecting the light from the luminous body forward, and a lens member provided so as to cover a forward opening of the reflective member, the lens member refracting and transmitting the direct light from the luminous body and the light reflected from the reflective member. According to the apparatus, all the outgoing light from the lens member is emitted so as to direct into a specified irradiation area.

Abstract: A two-part self-curing endodontic sealing system comprises a thiourea derivative, such as acetyl thiourea, and a hydroperoxide, such as cumene hydroperoxide. The thiourea derivative is used as a reducing agent and the hydroperoxide is used as an oxidizing agent.

Abstract: Method of manufacturing dental restorations using curable compositions including degradable macromonomers having one or more terminal acrylate or methacrylate functionality, a curing composition, a filler composition including bioactive particles of bioactive glass, bioactive glass-ceramics, calcium phosphates, calcium apatites, or mixtures thereof and optionally one or more polymerizable acrylate or methacrylate comonomers. Degradable macromonomers are manufactured from cyclic monomers with compounds having acrylate or methacrylate functionality. Depending on their use, the degradable macromonomer compositions further include one or more organic or inorganic fillers, including a calcium-based compound and/or a radiopacity-imparting agent. The compositions are particularly suitable for root canal sealants, implants, bone cements, and pulp capping materials.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for motivating students in mathematics education, computer technology education and information encoding. The apparatus consists of a container holding multi-state sources and a reading device, if necessary, that can determine the state of the sources in the container when it is closed. Students determine the states of the sources and use a predetermined algorithm to determine the information or data represented in the container. The apparatus and method can be presented to an audience as a magic trick.

Abstract: A universal backplane connection (3) for computer storage chassis. The overall backplane connection (3) has at least one universal backplane (30) that is connected to the SAS expander daughter board (33), and to the hard disk drives (10) through its HDD (e.g. SAS) connector (39). Each universal backplane board has discrete components on-board, such as resistors, capacitors, voltage regulation ICs, Light Emitted Diodes (LED), HDD connector receptacles, power connector, General Purpose Input and Output ICs and a high-speed connector. Some of the discrete components and ICs Regulate the DC current to provide a safe and stable power source to the HDDs (10). The HDD connector (39) enable “hot-swap” function to the HDD (10), while other discrete components and amplifiers ensure data integrity of the system. LEDs provide a system status signal to the users. A high-speed connector (37), e.g.

Abstract: The present invention discloses an electrical connector, comprising an insulating body provided with a plurality of accommodating passages; and an electrical terminal received in the accommodating passage and provided with at least two squeeze arms, which have a counter mechanism, respectively, to prevent swinging. Compared with the conventional art, the electrical connector according to the present invention can maintain the resilience of the electrical terminal and thus ensure a good electrical connection with mating electronic components.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention disclose a transceiver module having a flexible circuit contained within a housing. The flexible circuit has various electronic components and either a photodiode or a laser transmitter disposed on and electrically connected to it. In alternate exemplary embodiments, both a photodiode and a laser are disposed on and connected to the flexible circuit. In addition, there can be electrical contacts disposed on and electrically connected to the flexible circuit. These electrical contacts can take the form of pads that are a standard form factor pluggable configuration, such as the Multisource Agreement Standard Form Factor Pluggable (MSA SFP) standard.

Abstract: A socket (10) for a semiconductor package having a plurality of solder balls (5) at its bottom surface. The socket (10) includes a socket body having a plurality of contacts (11) arranged in a shape to correspond in arrangement to the solder balls (5) of the semiconductor package. Each of the contacts (11) has a first and second contact piece contactable with the corresponding solder ball (5) while clamping the corresponding solder ball (5) from both side. The socket (10) includes a placing plate (13) capable of moving between a first position and a second position. The first, or semiconductor placing, position is where the semiconductor package is placed on the placing plate (13) without contact of the solder balls (5) of the semiconductor package with the first and second contact pieces, and the second, or contact, position is where the solder balls (5) of the placed semiconductor package are contactable with the corresponding first and second contact pieces.

Abstract: According to some embodiments, at least one spring element is provided for a load compensator along with a restraining portion that maintains a pre-load compression for the spring element. Moreover, at least one surface may be provided to transfer force associated with an integrated circuit and a set of electrical contacts.

Abstract: A USB connector comprises an insert-molded member formed by insert molding technology and a metal shell, wherein the insert-molded member includes an insulative housing and a plurality of conductive terminals. The terminal bearing portion of the insert-molded member extends outward a first side arm and a second side arm having a clipping groove on two sides thereof. The rear part of each conductive terminal has an arch portion, which defines an interfering portion connected with a circuit board. A circuit board can be inserted into the clipping grooves of the insert-molded member from the rear side of the connector, then the conductive terminals press against the circuit board tightly for the arch portion on the rear part thereof with its elasticity and achieve signal transmission by connecting the interfering portion thereof with the circuit board.

Abstract: Lockable portable memory storage devices equipped with male connector plugs have a locking system that prevents access to, and connection of the connector to external devices, and thereby prevents unauthorized use of the device and access to data and/or media stored thereon. The locking system may be incorporated in portable memory devices having a cap or cover that fits over the end of the male plug, a connector plug that pivots relative to its cover or sheath, and devices having a connector plug that is extensible and retractable relative to its cover or sheath; and allows a locking device to be installed on the housing or sheath of the memory storage device, or between the housing and the cover, cap, or sheath that encloses or covers the connector to prevent exposure of the connector to an extent that would allow connection and use of the device.

Abstract: A rotary-type safety socket of the present invention comprises a socket body, at least a holey base, and at least a top cover. The socket body comprises an insulator and at least an elastic device. The insulator has a recessed slideway on the top surface. The holey base is held in the socket body. The holey base has a top plate and a tube body. The top plate has several through holes and an axial hole. The tube body is extended from the outer edge of the axial hole. The top cover is movably sleeved onto the holey base. The top cover comprises a plate body, several through holes on the plate body, a pillar extending from one surface of the plate body, a protrudent part extending from one surface of the plate body, and a second positioning ear extending from the outer edge of the plate body.

Abstract: At a first stage of a pivotal movement of a lever, a housing-side boss slides in a fitting groove in the lever, and a fitting/disengagement projection is brought into abutting engagement with an engagement surface provided in a fitting/disengagement guide portion, and the boss is displaced to an abutment portion provided in the fitting groove. At a second stage of the pivotal movement, the lever is pivotally moved about the housing-side boss, and the fitting/disengagement projection is slid in and guided by the fitting/disengagement guide portion, so that a male connector can be completely fitted into a female connector.

Abstract: A card connector capable of detecting insertion of a card includes a housing; a plurality of terminals mounted to the housing; a contact portion formed in the housing; a tongue located in the housing and having an end mounted to the housing and the other end thereof provided with an action portion close to and spaced from the contact portion for a predetermined interval; and an injecting/ejecting mechanism slidably mounted in the housing and having a bevel facing the contact portion. In light of this, while the injecting/ejecting mechanism is slidably moved into the card connector, the bevel works on the action portion of the tongue to push the tongue for contact with the contact portion, thus effecting detection of insertion of a card.

Abstract: A chassis utilizes spring fingers having contact portions and mid portions where each spring finger forms multiple cantilevers to provide different spring constants. Accordingly, the increase in force resulting from displacement can be better controlled and even minimized for certain ranges of displacement. In particular, each spring finger can be configured to perform in an operating range characterized by a smaller spring constant. As a result, the force increase in this operating range is slower thus accommodating circuit boards with large connector height variations without significantly changing the normal contact force. Such operation enables the chassis to consistently pass EMI and ESD testing, as well as provide more reliable device operation.

Abstract: The electric connector includes: at least two terminal fittings; a connector housing including terminal-receiving chambers each receiving the terminal fitting and having a locking piece for locking the terminal fitting; and a short circuit terminal for electrically connecting the two terminal fittings to each other, wherein when the connector is coupled with a mating connector, electrical connection between the two terminal fittings attained by the short circuit terminal is removed, wherein when the terminal fitting is inserted into the terminal-receiving chamber, the locking piece is once resiliently deformed and thereafter locks the terminal fitting, wherein the connector housing is provided with a bending space in which the locking piece is positioned when the locking piece is resiliently deformed, wherein the short circuit terminal includes a resilient contacting piece which passes through the bending space and comes in resilient contact with one terminal fitting of the two terminal fittings.

Abstract: A frame support for a rack or a switchgear cabinet, having an electrification arrangement combined with at least one frame leg or profiled mounting element for supplying and/or removing electrical current to or from devices which can be connected with the frame support. Simple and definite electrical connecting possibilities for electrical devices are accomplished with the electrification arrangement having at least one separate electrification strip attached to a frame leg or profiled mounting element which is formed by a hollow profiled receiving element and is at least partially open on a long side and in at least one hollow space of the profiled receiving element contact rails or connection lines are installed in a manner protected against electric shock.

Abstract: A connector of upper contact type for an FPC comprising a cover housing constituted of synthetic resin alone. The housing includes first contacts and second contacts alternately arranged in parallel on a line. Each of the first contacts has an elastic arm coming into contact with an upper contact point of FPC when the cover housing is closed. On the other hand, each of the second contacts has a tuning-fork-shaped contact constituted of a pair of a short arm and a long arm, the short arm coming into contact with the upper contact point of the FPC so that the tuning-fork-shaped contact may exert a coupled force on the FPC when the cover housing is closed. With such a configuration, this connector reduces deformation of the cover housing while eliminating use of any reinforcing metal member in the cover housing.

Abstract: A coupling system that forms a moisture resistant shield around connectable elements comprising a male element containing female connection points inserted into a female element containing male connection points. These made from rigid and thermoplastic materials. This system has a series of rings on the female element and grooves on the male element. These grooves mate to form a first moisture barrier and a rigid lip on the male element circumferentially surrounding the female connection points, presses into a flexible face containing the male connection points on the female element to form yet another moisture barrier. This system can be easily be connected, disconnected and reconnected a plurality of times and yet the highly moisture resistant seal is repeated. It finds good use in communications or electrical connections among others.

Abstract: An electrical connector (2) comprises an housing (2), a plurality terminals (21) received in the housing (2), a stiffener (3) engaged with the housing (2), a clip (5) and a lever (6) pivotably mounted on two opposite sides of the stiffener (3) and a securing member (7). When the securing member (7) is assembled on the lever (6), the barbs of the securing member (7) engages interferentially with outer surface of one end of the lever (6), thus the lever (6) is reliably secured on the stiffener, and the mechanical connection of the electrical connector is achieved.