Abstract: The invention relates to a wind turbine and to the installation of such a wind turbine, particularly offshore. When wind turbines are installed in the previously known manner, a tower of the wind turbine is firstly manufactured, said tower being a steel tower, a concrete tower or a lattice tower. After the tower has been erected, a machine house is mounted on the top of the tower and said machine house then consists of the entire nacelle, the generator, the rotor and other parts. Such a machine house with rotor blades attached thereto and a generator connected thereto is referred to in the following as a rotor unit. _The object of the present invention is to provide technical measures enabling the installation of offshore wind turbines in almost any weather, even when waves are small or moderate in height.

Abstract: A twist element for a bearingless rotor is made mostly of composite fiber material and has a cross section with a substantially symmetric, flattened shape that has approximately the contour of a horizontal, central section of a double cone. In addition, a bearingless rotor having at least one such twist element, and a rotorcraft, particularly a helicopter, having at least one rotor with at least one such twist element are provided.

Abstract: A system for balancing a rotatable gas turbine engine component. The system includes two balance rings that are coupled to the component by mating splines on the respective item. Each of the rings has a mass asymmetry that is indexable relative to the primary component to achieve the imbalance correction.

Abstract: A laminate material for damping a vibrational mode of a structure is provided, the laminate material comprising a viscoelastic layer and a stiff constrained layer adhered to the viscoelastic layer, wherein the viscoelastic layer is elastomer based and the constrained layer is made of steel, galvanized steel or aluminum. Furthermore, a damping arrangement for damping at least one vibrational mode of a structure is provided, comprising a laminate material having a soft viscoelastic layer and a stiff constrained layer, wherein the laminate material is provided in the form of at least two longish stripes, the soft viscoelastic layer of the at least two stripes being adhered to a surface of the structure, and the at least two stripes being oriented at an angle of 0° to 180°, preferably 90°, with respect to each other.

Abstract: A compressed air system and method of operating the system wherein the slip between the compressor motor and its powering alternator is used as an indication of whether the compressor is running in a loaded or unloaded mode. A slip parameter such as % Slip is determined and compared to an allowable value in real time. If the compressor is determined to be erroneously in a loaded mode, a corrective action may be taken to reduce the probability that the motor is later started with the compressor still in the loaded mode.

Abstract: A vacuum support includes a vacuum plate having a top surface and a bottom surface, the vacuum plate having a mechanical stop extending from the bottom surface; an elastomeric seal extending along a periphery of the bottom surface, the vacuum plate and the elastomeric seal defining a vacuum space; and a vacuum source in communication with the vacuum space. Upon attaching the vacuum plate to a mounting surface by reducing pressure in the vacuum space, the stop is in engagement with the mounting surface.

Abstract: An intake valve for a high pressure pump for internal combustion engine fuel having a valve body having a seat with which cooperates a shutter kept closed by a first spring of substantially constant pressure and by a second spring varying in pressure during at least part of the stroke of the piston. The springs are helical compression types and their pressures are summed on the shutter, which has a plate and a stem. The first spring is located between the valve body and a flange integral with a sleeve fitted to the stem in an adjustable position. The second spring is located between the plate and the piston.

Abstract: In certain embodiments, a pump includes a first end section having a fluid inlet and a fluid intake valve, a second end section having a fluid outlet, and a midsection disposed between the first and second end sections, wherein the midsection includes a piston coupled to a drive member. The pump also includes a first set of bolts coupling the first end section to the midsection, and a second set of bolts coupling the second end section to the midsection, wherein the first and second end sections are independently releasable from the midsection via the first and second sets of bolts, respectively.

Abstract: An air supply device includes a plurality of bearings for rotatably supporting a shaft, a plurality of bearings for rotatably supporting an orbital scroll, and a plurality of bearings for rotatably supporting each of a plurality of rotation constraint members that prevents rotation of the orbital scroll about its own axis, but allows the orbital scroll to orbit relative to a stationary scroll. A grease-filled bearing is used as each of the bearings. Each of the bearings for supporting the orbital scroll includes two sealing materials disposed on respective sides of a plurality of rolling elements, and each of the sealing materials has an inner end held in contact with an inner ring and an outer end held in contact with an outer ring.

Abstract: In a gas compression apparatus, a space (41a) between oil seals (18, 23) and bearings (15, 21) is adapted to communicate with a low pressure lead hole (42) open to the atmosphere through a blow-down lead hole (41). The low pressure lead hole is opened/closed by an on-off valve (43) arranged on the side of the blow-down lead hole nearer to the low pressure lead hole. As a result, when the gas compression apparatus stops operation, the internal pressures of the space (41a) and a lubricant space (9) drop while the internal pressure of a compression chamber (10a) drops. A valve body (44) thus moves down and opens the low pressure lead hole, so that the internal pressure of the lubricant space becomes substantially equal to the atmospheric pressure. Thus, the lubricant is prevented from leaking from the lubricant space into the compression chamber.

Abstract: A gear pump includes a housing defining an accommodating chamber and a cover for sealing the accommodating chamber. The accommodating chamber accommodates a drive gear and a driven gear. Each of the drive gear and the driven gear includes an upper surface opposed to the cover and a lower surface opposed to the housing. An annular projection projects from the upper surface of the drive gear or the driven gear for contacting the seal plate. An annular projection projects from the lower surface of the drive gear or the driven gear for contacting the seal plate. The gear pump is capable of lowering the load when the drive gear and the driven gear are rotated.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for granulating thermoplastic materials with a die plate and a rotary cutter head, said rotary cutter head carrying cutter knives and being positioned in front of said die plate in a water chamber, said rotary cutter head being centered by means of a rocker bearing and being connected in rotationally fixed manner to an axially displaceable drive shaft through a torque transmitting element, the torque transmitting element being in the form of a tubular slotted spring surrounding the drive shaft, said slotted spring connecting the end of the drive shaft facing the rotary cutter head to the rotary cutter head in the peripheral region of the rocker bearing, said rocker bearing being disposed between the end of the drive shaft and the rotary cutter head in the radial direction.

Abstract: Equipment that lays flat films or tubular films extruded by a blown film extrusion installation has at least one roller, which guides the walls of the film or the tubular film. The lay-flat equipment has at least one device that influences the rotational speed of the roller by providing a torque that can be transferred onto the roller by a transfer device. The transfer device provides for slippage between the roller and the device that provides the torque, thereby ensuring a smooth transfer of torque and preventing damage to the film.

Abstract: A tablet press (1) of the type with a rotary turret (3) for the production of tablets comprises a hopper (2) containing the pharmaceutical product in powder or granular form to be compressed; a rotary disc (4) equipped with matrices (5) designed to contain defined quantities of the pharmaceutical product fed to them by the hopper (2); reciprocating punches (8, 9) for compressing the powdered product and constituting a plurality of compressing operating stations (10); at least one set (A) f operating stations (10a) having a modified structure to inhibit operation, each modified structure station (10a) comprising barrier means (11) designed to be fitted at the matrices (5) in such a way as to prevent the passage of the product from the hopper (2) to the matrices (5), and opposing elastic means (12) designed to be coupled to, and act in conjunction with, the reciprocating punches (8, 9) and with the barrier means (11) in order to simulate the presence of powdered product.

Abstract: A molding information printing system, including a network; a molding machine connected to the network; a printer for printing the molding information of the molding machine; a print control section connected to the network independently of the molding machine, for controlling the printer for printing of the molding information; and an instructing section for instructing printing of the molding information and transferring a command to the print control section through the network. The molding machine includes a control unit connected to the network, and the instructing section is provided in the control unit. Also, the system includes a computer connected to the network independently of the molding machine, and the print control section is provided in the computer.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus for continuously producing elongated siding panels is disclosed. The apparatus includes a conveyor, a plurality of mold plates, and a die for extruding a sheet of material onto the mold plates. The mold plates are formed of a rigid material and positioned adjacent one another and supported by the conveyor for forming the elongated siding panels. Each of the mold plates has an upper edge portion and a lower edge portion with an intermediate portion therebetween. The intermediate portion has an aesthetic pattern for imparting the pattern to the sheet of material with the adjacent mold plates having different aesthetic patterns. The lower edge portion has a lower leg extending substantially perpendicular from the intermediate portion defining a horizontal plane and a projection portion between the lower edge portion and the intermediate portion extends beyond the horizontal plane for imparting a jagged pattern to the intermediate portion.

Abstract: Solid freeform fabrication systems, powder supply bins for solid freeform fabrication systems, and methods of solid freeform fabrication are disclosed. One exemplary solid freeform fabrication system includes a powder supply bin, a build bin, a roller, and a print head disposed above the build bin that deposits a binder onto the powder in the build bin in a preselected pattern, the supply bin and/or the build bin translating in a x- and/or y-direction relative to the print head.

Abstract: An annular thermoplastic foam extrusion die assembly has a first die body with a first die lip and a second die body with a second die lip. The first die body includes a trench having an undercut, sloped back wall and a circumferential groove opposite the back wall. A plurality of die lip paddles are spaced apart about an annular groove, each with a tip and a heel. The tip is received for pivotal movement in the groove. The heel engages with the back wall as the heel is raised to drive the first die lip toward the second die lip to adjust a local position of the annular die gap formed therebetween. The lifting mechanism raises and lowers each of the paddles individually. The guide member guides each of the die lip paddles for positioning in a radial direction as the paddle is pivotally positioned about the annular groove.

Abstract: This invention relates to the field of multiple layer plastic extrusion, and more particularly to assemblies in which thin or micro-layers of polymer material are formed which polymer material may be from two or more individual extruders, and delivered to a multilayer combining adapter in association with an extruder die or other utilizations. The combining adapter of this invention is referred to herein as a flow velocity profiler (FVP) and includes a cartridge assembly body that is formed with individual cavities that receive one of a plurality of individual precision layering inserts. Changing individual inserts is less time intensive than changing an entire body as required in prior art.

Abstract: A check valve assembly for use in a plastic injection molding machine injection unit is disclosed. The check valve utilizes a free-floating poppet member which has tapered angularly spaced-apart tapered flutes on the outer surface thereof and a self-aligning spherical valve seating surface at one end thereof. When a predetermined shot volume in front of the check valve has been filled, forward advancement of the feed screw within the injection unit causes the molten thermoplastic material to grippingly engage the tapered surfaces of the flutes causing the poppet member to move along with the backflow of thermoplastic material closing the check valve.

Abstract: The aim of the invention is to create a bypass system for a cement clinker production line, which is characterized by particularly low investment costs and operating costs, thus being economically favorable. Said aim is achieved by installing the bypass system in such a way that the capacity of pre-existing system filters such as the main exhaust gas filter and/or the cooler exhaust filter can also be used for treating the bypass gas flow.

Abstract: A circulating air oven (1) is provided having nozzle chambers (27), which may be connected to either a pressurized chamber (5), or a suction chamber (39). The flow direction onto the material web (25) can be selected by opening or closing the diversion flaps (79). As each nozzle chamber (27) may be individually connected to the pressure chamber (5) or the suction chamber (49), any desired flow onto the material web can be achieved.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for facilitating placement and evaluation of virtual appliances on virtual teeth of an orthodontic patient are described. Positioning references comprising bracket height, occlusal plane, or any arbitrary plane are provided to facilitate desired placement of virtual appliances on virtual teeth model. The process can be applied with any dentition state of a patient such as malocclusion, target state from treatment, or intermediate monitored state during the course of a treatment. An unified workstation for treatment planning provides the computer software tools for verification, simulation and evaluation of the virtual appliance placement. The process enables proper planning of treatment for an orthodontic patient suffering from malocclusion involving bonding of virtual brackets to the surface of the patient's virtual teeth with archwires placed in the slots of the brackets, so as to realize the desired results from the treatment in the most desired manner.

Abstract: An apparatus for simulating interdental papilla having a support for interdental gingival tissue and an attachment for securing the support to an interimplant bone.

Abstract: A medical barrier includes a sheet of unsintered substantially unexpanded hydrophilic polytetraflouroethylene (PTFE) polymer material having a density in a range of about 1.2 gm/cc to about 2.3 gm/cc, and preferably in the range of about 1.45 gm/cc to about 1.55 gm/cc, and having at least one textured surface. In accordance with one embodiment, the sheet has one textured surface and one substantially smooth surface, and has substantially uniform strength in all directions.

Abstract: A teaching system comprising a set of magnetic playing pieces, a display mitt comprising a first panel being associated with the palm of a user of the mitt; including a flexible metallic layer for attracting at least one magnet, an exterior layer covering the flexible layer of the first panel; a second panel associated with the back of a hand of a user of the mitt; a hand space formed between the first and second panels for receiving at least a portion of a hand of a person so as to provide a firm display surface on at least one of the first and second panels; and a hand entrance opening providing access to the hand space so that the mitt may by worn and taken off; whereby the first and second panels form a wearable mitt that can receive the magnetic playing pieces associated with teaching or playing games.

Abstract: Disclosed is a three dimensional arrangement for the Periodic Table of the Elements that is based on an elliptical rather than rectangular arrangement represented in conventional charts. The three dimensional arrangement contains a continuous unidirectional periodic spiral of objects, the spiral having a substantially elliptical shape, and each object representing a different chemical element; the objects positioned so that chemical elements in a period are in a single spiral loop, and each successive period has a larger circumference than a preceding period; and the objects positioned so that chemical elements in a chemical group are in substantially the same vertical plane.

Abstract: A wire winding device with transmission line is pulled at one end. The retaining end module and the telescopic end module are fixed together. The transmission line of the transmission line can be received in the spacing layer. In use only one end of the transmission line is pulled out. The transmission line will can be arranged orderly. The wire winding device has the function of adjusting the length of the earphone at any time without affecting the data reading or playing. Thereby the transmission line can be connected to various devices, such as earphones, USB connectors or signal connectors, to be connected to various electronic devices, such as computers, and mobile phones, etc. Thereby structure is simple and can be operated easily.

Abstract: An improved stacked rotary connector assembly wherein each connector comprises a pair of rings and the rings of each rotary connector thereof are individually split and mechanically separable. Because the input and output rings are each split and separable, any one rotary connector may be removed from the stack without requiring removal of any other rotary connector and without disturbing the input/output buses of the assembly.

Abstract: An electrical interconnect assembly for electrically interconnecting terminals on a first circuit member with terminals on a second circuit member. The electrical interconnect assembly includes a housing having a plurality of through openings extending between a first surface and a second surface. A plurality of contact members are positioned in a plurality of the through openings. The contact members include a base portion, a first beam having a proximal end attached to the base portion and a distal end extending away from the base portion in a first direction, and a second beam having a proximal end attached to the base portion and a distal end extending away from the base portion generally in the first direction. The first and second beams are configured to form at least one loop. At least one tab is attached to the base portion. The tab includes at least one engagement feature mechanically coupled to a solder member.

Abstract: An electrical conductor comprises a compressible conductive member and a tubular conductive sleeve, wherein the sleeve includes an internal deformation. The compressible member comprises a tubular lattice of interlaced wires received axially within the sleeve and engaged therein by the internal deformation to retain the compressible member axially within the sleeve.

Abstract: A connector pedestal has a body which includes interior and exterior surfaces, upper and lower edges, and interface portion, and first and second sets of traces. The interface portion is provided proximate to the upper edge and is configured to be connected to a connector. The first set of traces extends along the interior surface from the upper edge to the lower edge and around the lower edge onto the exterior surface. The second set of traces extends along the exterior surface from the upper edge to the lower edge and around the lower edge onto the interior surface. The traces of the first and second sets proximate to the lower edge are configured to be connected to a circuit board.

Abstract: The invention relates to a flexible connector formed from a single layer flexible film with printed circuit lines. The flexible connector comprises a first connection means, a second connection means, a first part extending from the first connection means, wherein the first part is adapted to form a coiled part encircling a first axis, a second part extending from the second connection means, wherein the second part is adapted to form a coiled part encircling a second axis, and a third part interconnecting the first and second parts. The invention further relates to a method of manufacturing such a flexible connector, and a communication apparatus provided with such a flexible connector and comprising a first member and a second member, wherein the first and second members are mechanically connected by a two-axis hinge, and wherein circuitry of the first and second members are connected by said flexible connector.

Abstract: A conductive terminal and the electrical connector using the conductive terminal, the conductive terminal is received in a terminal channel defined in an insulative housing of the electrical connector which can transmit signal between an electronic component and a circuit board. The conductive terminal has a first wall, a second wall connecting with the first wall in a certain angle and a third wall connecting with the second wall in a certain angle and opposite to the first wall. The conductive terminal forms a mounting portion connecting with the solder ball. The mounting portion comprises a horizontal portion extending and bending from end of the first wall toward the third wall, and a vertical portion of the third wall and corresponding to the horizontal portion in a certain angle. The horizontal portion and the vertical portion adhere to the solder ball in two different directions so as to steadily locate the solder ball.

Abstract: An ejector assembly for securing a modular assembly in a chassis is disclosed. The ejector assembly comprises a cam rotatably mounted to the modular assembly such that the cam may be rotated about a first axis, the cam having a control member configured to extend into a recess in the chassis when the cam is rotated into a locked position and be retracted from the recess when the cam is rotated into a retracted position; and a lever rotatably mounted to the modular assembly such that the lever may be rotated about a second axis substantially parallel to the first axis, the lever being configured to cause the cam to be rotated about the first axis when a force is applied to the lever to rotate the lever about the second axis, whereby the cam may be rotated into either the locked position or the retracted position by operating the lever.

Abstract: A kit includes a trim plate that has rigid sections arranged end-to-end, defining a cavity within an inner perimeter thereof. Each section has a corresponding beveled edge outwardly sloping away from the inner perimeter. A core member has a unitary body formed from deformably resilient material and is registered between the rigid sections, beneath the floor surface. Mounting flanges are aligned along the inner perimeter of the trim plate and abuts the outer perimeter of the core member. Each mounting flange has ribs that inwardly protrude into the core member and extend along an entire length thereof. The ribs are coupled with the core member so that same is prohibited from downwardly traveling beneath the floor surface. Computer cables pass through the core member, causing same to expand against the mounting flanges and constrict air gaps created within the core member when the cables are passed below the floor surface.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a base and terminals. The base is formed with terminal slots in which the terminals are disposed. Each terminal slot has first and second walls, and third and fourth walls. Each terminal includes a fixing portion, an elastic arm and a pin portion. The fixing portion presses against and is positioned by the terminal slot. The fixing portion has first and second plates that are folded. The first plate contacts the first wall of the terminal slot. The elastic arm is connected to a top of the second plate. The elastic arm extends upward in a direction toward the fixing portion. A connection point is formed on the elastic arm close to a free end of the elastic arm. The pin portion, which is formed by prodding and pressing the fixing portion, extends toward a bottom of the base.

Abstract: A chip adapter seat for positioning and connecting to a chip includes an insulating seat body, a plurality of terminals and a pressing element. The insulating seat body has an accommodating space for arranging the chip. On the corresponding sides of the accommodating space, a plurality of terminal-receiving grooves is provided to correspond to the chip pins. Each terminal-receiving groove is provided with a terminal therein. On end of the each terminal is electrically connected to the chip pin, and the other end thereof projects from the outside of the periphery of the insulating seat body. The pressing element is connected above the accommodating space of the insulating seat body for pressing the chip in the accommodating space of the insulating seat body. With the above arrangement, another chip can be rapidly changed without complicated detaching process when the chip is damaged.

Abstract: An electrical connector plug assembly has an outer shell containing at least one electrical contact module acting as an electrical contact plug. The outer shell works in cooperation with a separate connector receptacle assembly which has an inner shell containing at least one electrical contact module acting as an electrical contact receptacle. The outer shell of the electrical connector plug assembly is outfitted with an improved retaining device which secures the outer and inert shells of the connectors together over the joined electrical contact modules within those shells. The preferred connector retaining device is a clip which is attached so that the main body of the clip is in contact with an exterior surface of the plug with extending tabs which hold the clip in position upon slots on the interior surface of the plug and exterior surface of the receptacle shell.

Abstract: A push-pull plug has an outer housing that may be moved forwardly and backwardly along a plug housing. When the outer housing is in its forward position, a latch arm is in an upward or mated position and the plug will stay mated to a jack when the plug is inserted into the jack. When the outer housing is moved backwardly, cam surfaces on the outer housing push cam followers on the latch arm downwardly, moving the latch arm and latch to a downward or unmated position. The plug may then be removed from a jack as the outer housing is pulled. The plugs may be adapted for use with an insertion and removal tool. Corner finger grips may be formed on the outer housing and may be located in an alternating manner to facilitate use when plugs are closely positioned.

Abstract: An engagement system having a spring lock design to initially attach the two halves of the system together. After which the use of a multi start Acme lead screw provides a, consistent, low torque means of engagement. Although the engager requires the use of lubrication, to be applied initially, the lube is contained in a sealed environment. This eliminates the risk of contamination to electrical components and eliminates the need to apply additional lube during the products life. Because the present invention allows the ACME threads to be “meshed” at all times, it also eliminates the possibly of cross-threading.

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a guide plate selectively securable in a position adjacent a first electronic connector, wherein the guide plate includes a linear slot. A mounting plate is positioned generally parallel to the guide plate, wherein the mounting plate comprises two or more mounting pins, and is vertically slidably secured to the guide plate by the pins extending through the linear slot. Between the guide plate and the mounting plate, a rotatable plate is pivotally coupled, wherein the rotatable plate includes one or more cam slots slidably receiving a mounting pin. An electronic circuit board is coupled to the mounting plate, the electronic circuit board having a second electronic connector selectively mateable with the first electronic connector. The rotatable plate is actuated so that the cam slots cause the mounting plate and circuit board to move vertically to insert and remove the second connector relative to the first connector.

Abstract: A thermocouple connector arrangement that has a first connector configured to have a thermocouple probe lead extending therefrom and a second connector configured to have an electrical connection lead extending therefrom. Each connector has an interior configured to receive a terminus of the respective lead. The connectors include electrically conductive mating parts that, when mated, provide an electrical conduction path. At least one of the first and second connectors includes housing parts that mate in a snap-lock arrangement without the use of a threaded fastener to secure the housing parts together and to enclose the respective interior, one of the housing parts engages the respective terminus and secures the respective terminus against removal by shrouding an end of the respective conductive mating part and pressing the respective terminus into electrical contact with the respective conductive mating part during the mating of the housing parts.

Abstract: A method is used for safely removing a first device from a second device, e.g., removing a first connector from a matching second connector or removing an interface converter from a mother board of a computer. Thus, the loop of the soft strap mounted on the first device allows passage of a user's one finger, so that the user's one finger directly exerts a straight outward force on the loop of the soft strap to easily remove the first device from the second device in a straight manner without producing deflection, thereby removing the first device from the second device easily and safely without damaging the first device or the second device during the pulling process.

Abstract: A method and apparatus are provided for monitoring and reporting cable connectivity such as patch panel port-level connectivity on a real-time basis. For patch panel systems, the approach is based upon a distributed architecture that may be modularly scalable and may reduce, if not eliminate, the need for a centralized signal processor and complex cabling between patch panels and the centralized signal processor. Each patch panel may determine port level connectivity independently. Polling delays and polling-related overhead processing may be reduced or eliminated by supporting real-time monitoring of port connectivity at the port level. The approach provides improved real-time reporting of patch panel connectivity with reduced cabling complexity, increased reliability, and decreased maintenance costs. In addition, the approach is compatible with (i.e., may communicate with and be controlled by) a multipurpose network management system (NMS). In addition, a compatible revision system is provided.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a connector assembly for terminating a plurality of discrete wires and for selective electrical interconnection with a header assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a front housing defining at least one channel therein; a rear housing operative connected to the front housing, the rear housing including at least one passage formed therein and in operative association with a respective channel of the front housing, each passage terminating a respective discrete wire; and at least one contact disposed at least partially within each channel of the front housing and each corresponding passage of the rear housing. The connector assembly further includes a visual coding system provided on a surface of at least one of the front housing and the rear housing. The visual coding system includes unique indicia for each passage of the rear housing.

Abstract: In a cable connector, a sliding surface in a pressing portion of an actuator member is rotatable or movable relative to an arc-shaped portion and slant part of a contact terminal.

Abstract: Certain exemplary embodiments comprise a system, which can comprise a bypass hub for an electrical meter. The bypass hub can comprise an electrically conductive blade comprising a first socket engageable end and a second socket engageable end. The electrically conductive blade can define a through-hole. The electrically conductive blade can be coupled to a shaft via at least one blade retainer.

Abstract: A ceiling fan hanging system (10) is disclosed for use with a conventional ceiling fan (11). The hanging system includes a ceiling mounting plate (17), a canopy mounting plate (18), a canopy (19), and a canopy trim ring (20). A male electrical connector (32) is fixedly mounted to the ceiling mounting plate. The male electrical connector which mates with the female electrical connector (51) is mounted to a slide (46) mounted for reciprocal movement upon the canopy mounting plate. The slide has two arm (47) and a central push plate or tab (48). Each arm is configured to be releasably received within a mounting plate loop (27) extending from the ceiling mounting plate and extending through a loop opening (43). The structural electrical wires are electrically coupled to the male electrical connector while the ceiling fan electrical wires are electrically coupled to the female electrical connector.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes an internal compression ring that provides a weather seal for a wide range of coaxial cable diameter sizes. The compression ring includes a flexing portion with a defined recessed section designed to flex outwardly when in contact with a wide diameter coaxial cable. With larger cables, the wall flexes more, while with smaller cables the wall flexes less, if at all, providing a seal in all cases.