Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes a longitudinal insulative housing (10), a number of contacts (20) and a pick up cap. The insulative housing includes a first side wall (13) and a second side wall (14) opposed to the first side wall. The first side wall includes first and second longitudinally arranged thicker portions (131, 132) and a transitional portion (133) having a lateral dimension less than and spacing the first and the second thicker portions. The second side wall includes a third thicker portion. Each of the first, the second and the third thicker portions defines a number of passageways (134) therein.

Abstract: A first plug connector module of a plug connector for substantially simultaneously connecting a plurality of electrical contacts between a test signal generator and a measurement card of a handling fixture which delivers elements to be tested to the measurement card. The plug connector module is characterized in that it has an element that is rotatable about an axis of rotation and has, coupled to the rotatable element, a receptacle that accommodates a mating part of a second plug connector module and that is displaced in translation upon rotation of the element relative to the first plug connector module, wherein the translational motion occurs perpendicular to the axis of rotation.

Abstract: A memory card connector includes an insulating housing, an ejector, a plurality of first electric terminals, a plurality of second electric terminals, a detected apparatus and a cover. The insulating housing includes a base, a left wall, a right wall and a front wall. All the walls define an upper space and a down space. A glide notch is formed in the right wall. The first electric terminals and the second electric terminals are located in the insulating housing. The ejector is located in the glide notch. The memory card connector can accept a memory card. The detected apparatus determines the correctness of the way that inserting the memory card into the memory card connector.

Abstract: A memory card connector includes an insulating housing, a plurality of electric terminals, a left ejector, a right ejector and a cover. The insulting housing includes a base, a left wall, a right wall and a front wall. A left sliding trough and a left moving groove are formed on one side of the base. A right sliding trough and a right moving groove are formed on the other side of the base. The left ejector and the right ejector are placed on both sides of the insulating housing. A plurality of electric terminals are arranged at the terminal troughs.

Abstract: A package with a locking mechanism has: a package main body insertable into a cage formed in a host instrument; a package head integrated with the package main body; a latch member provided with the package main body, the latch member restricting detachment of the package main body from the cage when it is inserted into a hole formed in a wall of the cage and it is at a contact plane thereof in contact with a front edge of the hole while protruding from a predetermined face of the package main body; and a revolving shaft disposed perpendicular to a direction in which the package main body is inserted into and detached from the cage, the latch member being pivoted on the revolving shaft. The revolving shaft is disposed near the contact plane of the latch member.

Abstract: A push-pull mechanism is applicable to a removable electronic device having a latch hole. The removable electronic device is receivable in a receiving space of a mechanical housing having two protrusion portion corresponding to two sides of the receiving space. The push-pull mechanism includes a handle and a lock element. The handle has a level portion and two extension portions extending from two sides of the level portion. Two hook portions corresponding to the protrusion portions are installed on the extension portions. The lock element is slidingly installed on the level portion and has a latch hook corresponding to the latch hole, for coupling with the latch hole, so as to fix the handle to the removable electronic device.

Abstract: For a modular plug connector in which different, replaceable modules can be inserted in a hinged retaining frame of two halves, it is proposed to insert modules in the form of sealed enclosures. At least one module is provided with electronic, optoelectronic or pneumatic components for controlling signal functions or generating signal variation for further control tasks.

Abstract: A cam activated circuit card clamp is provided. The circuit card clamp is comprised of a base member (204), a leverage arm (412), and a cam activation shaft (422). The circuit card clamp is also comprised of one or more cams (410-1, 410-2, 410-3, 410-4), one or more ramp members (308-1, 308-2, 308-3, 308-4), and one or more wedge members (418-1, 418-2, 418-3, 418-4). The cam activation shaft is coupled to the leverage arm. The cams are in contact with the cam activation shaft which has one or more compression springs disposed thereon. The cams are adapted to pivot about a pivot shaft when actuated. The cams also have a surface adapted to engage an adjacent wedge member when actuated. Each ramp member has an inclined surface adapted to deflect an adjacent wedge member when the adjacent wedge member is compressed against the ramp member. Each wedge member has a surface adapted to engage an adjacent cam.

Abstract: A PGA socket including a plurality of sub-socket components, which when used in combination forms a larger effective socket, includes multiple apertures configured to receive corresponding pins of an IC. The PGA socket further includes multiple contact members, each of the contact members corresponding to a respective one of the apertures. The contact members are configured to movably engage corresponding pins of the IC upon respective movement of the apertures so as to provide electrical and mechanical contact thereto. Each of the sub-socket components is configured to mechanically engage at least one of the other sub-socket components such that the contact members in each of the sub-socket components are capable of electrically connecting to corresponding pins of the IC substantially simultaneously.

Abstract: A shielded housing that provides a shield to a circuit board connector of the SFP-style includes a conductive body that encompasses the connector. The housing has an opening that defines an entrance of the housing through which an opposing mating connector may be inserted. The housing also includes a pair of engagement tabs that are bent inwardly of the housing at an angle thereto and these tabs engage openings formed in a shell of a plug connector that mates with the SFP-style connector. The tabs rest in the openings and may be released by way of latching mechanism that is part of the plug connector. This mechanism includes a handle and two arms that extend lengthwise. The arms end in cam portions that contact and lift the engagement ends out of the plug connector shell openings to unlatch the plug connector from the SFP-style connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector that can be easily mated to a jack connector.

Abstract: An insulation displacement contact (IDC) includes: upper and lower ends, each of the upper and lower ends including a slot configured to receive a conductor therein, the slots being generally parallel and non-collinear; and a transitional area merging with the upper and lower ends. An IDC of this configuration can be employed, for example, in 110-style connectors, and can enable such connectors to compensate for differential to common mode crosstalk between adjacent IDC pairs.

Abstract: A paperless picking system for use in a product distribution center includes multiple bays of product supports and operator interfaces, at least one of which is at the bays. The product supports include case flow racks, pallet racks and/or product shelving. The operator interface devices are data displays and/or pick confirmation input devices. A picking data management computer system receives data from the pick confirmation input devices and provides data to the data displays. A plurality of mounting rails are provided, each of which is at one of the multiple bays. The mounting rails support at least one data line. Each of the picking devices includes a housing. Electrical connection is established between the picking devices and the at least one data line as a result of the housing being supported by one of the mounting rails.

Abstract: The invented apparatus is designed for use within a vehicle's electrical system. The apparatus electrically couples a plug having a first electrical contact configuration with a relay having a different electrical contact configuration. The apparatus provides an easy and inexpensive solution for replacing relay's that have different electrical contact configurations.

Abstract: An adapter module is provided with a bail latch mechanism that serves to engage and disengage the frame into which the adapter module fits. The bail latch is movable between two positions and it engages a cam member formed as part of the module that cams two opposing free ends of the bail latch inwardly into the module to thereby release it from the adapter frame. The adapter frame includes a wear sleeve that cams the bail latch free ends inwardly during some insertions of the module. C-shaped press fit pins are made with the adapter frame for better engagement with the circuit board.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector including a plurality of arms, each arm having: a lever, a gripper having inwardly extending teeth, the gripper being on an opposite side of a longitudinal axis of the coaxial cable connector from the lever, and a joint connecting the lever to the gripper, the joint traversing the longitudinal axis to connect the lever to the gripper.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a connector not requiring a ground bar and having high shielding property, and an electronic device equipped with the same. The connector is for connection to a cable group comprising a plurality of coaxial cables which are integrated by aligning the cables in parallel and connecting shielding conductors thereof to a conductor part. The connector has a plurality of terminal units electrically connected to connecting conductors 11a of the plurality of coaxial cables, a body in which the plurality of terminal units are aligned in a length direction, a shield member attached to the body and positioned between the terminal units and the conductor part, and a shield cover attached to the body for sandwiching the conductor part of the cable group with the shield member.

Abstract: A socket connector comprises a circuit board with a socket part mounted on the outside thereof; a socket shield part; a metal shield plate with a through-slot, on the outside of which the socket shield part is mounted; a shield shell with openings on the wall thereof, forming into a shield chamber for fitting a plug and arranged on the socket shield part; and elastic shielding sheets, snapped into the openings and protruding outwards from the openings, wherein the socket part is inserted into the shield chamber formed by the shield shell through the through-slot of the metal shield plate.

Abstract: An EMI gasket takes the form of a metal shroud that completely encircles a metal shielding cage. The shroud has an opening that is surrounded by a plurality of sides and each side has first and second flanges, which respectively contact the inner surface of the device faceplate and the exterior surfaces of the shielding cage. A pair of spring arms are provided in order to apply a biasing force against the shroud, thereby forcing it into contact with the faceplate. The spring arms each include a torsion loop, and each loop engages the shielding cage and fixes the rear position of the spring arms.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector body, a plurality of rows and columns of conductive pins disposed along the length direction and the width direction of the connector body so as to form an array of signal pins located in a pin field, at least two rows of ground pins arranged along at least two sides of the pin field, with no ground pins being arranged in the pin field or between adjacent signal pins. The signal pins are arranged in a stretched pitch and/or staggered configuration to minimize cross-talk and maximize signal pin density and signal-to-ground ratio.

Abstract: A high speed connector includes a plurality of wafer-style components in which two columns of conductive terminals are supported in an insulative support body, the body including an internal cavity disposed between the two columns of conductive terminals. The terminals are arranged in horizontal pairs, and the internal cavity defines an air channel between each horizontal pair of terminals arranged in the two columns of terminals. The terminals are further aligned with each other in each row so that horizontal faces of the terminals in the two rows face each other to thereby promote broadside coupling between horizontal pairs of terminals.

Abstract: An electric power connector adapting structure includes a connector connected to an electric power cable of a power supply and adapted to an adapting cable for supplying electric power to a port, and the connector installs an electric power terminal therein. The invention includes an electric connecting portion corresponding to a vertical side of an open side of the electric power terminal for connecting an adapting cable, so that the port is electrically coupled to the electric power terminal with an equivalent electric potential, and the connector is connected to a power output port of a power supply for the use of an adapter. The present invention connects an adapting cable to a lateral side of the connector to achieve an easy installation and effectively avoid using excessive cable materials or having a poor cable management.

Abstract: A universal receptacle facilitates improved connectivity between electronic devices through plug-type connectors within a range of form factors. In one aspect, the receptacle includes an elongate, open ended chamber, a series of conductive terminals disposed in the chamber, urging structure for urging the conductive terminals inwardly towards a longitudinal axis of the chamber, and a series of conductive lines electrically coupled with the conductive terminals. The conductive terminals may be located within the chamber such that the urging structure places the terminals in physical contact with the plug-type connector when the connector possesses a diameter that is less than the diameter of the chamber. In this way, the particular degree of displacement of the terminals varies depending on the form factor or diameter of a particular region of the connector, while electronic signal pathways are maintained between the conductive terminals of the receptacle and conductive contacts of the connector.

Abstract: A bayonet electrical connector has a spring loaded safety pin for locking the bayonet coupling. The pin projects into a recess, and a sleeve surrounds the part having the recess. The sleeve has a tab which projects into the recess, the sleeve being slidable to make the tab depress the pin against the spring bias of the pin, thereby to enable subsequent disconnection of the bayonet coupling. This design maintains a locking mechanism to prevent accidental decoupling of the bayonet connection, but makes the decoupling process simpler, by using, sliding of the sleeve and twisting to release the bayonet coupling.

Abstract: An electrical plug is defined by a plug housing and an upper portion of a printed circuit board. The plug housing defines a region within which the upper portion of the printed circuit board is adapted to be positioned. Stepped side walls may be provided to facilitate sliding introduction and support of the upper portion of the printed circuit board. A locking structure, e.g., a deflectable locking tooth, is associated with the plug housing for engaging a locking aperture on the upper portion of the printed circuit board. A plurality of exposed contacts are provided on the upper portion of the printed circuit board that align with channels formed in the plug housing. The exposed contacts communicate with traces on the printed circuit board and are available for electrical communication with an associated jack.

Abstract: An electrical power supply system includes a vehicle interior trim member selectably mountable to a vehicle interior. The vehicle interior trim member includes an electrical load device and a releasable connector having a fixed terminal contact for receiving power for powering the electrical load device. A power supply connector is fixedly mounted to the vehicle interior and is releasably attachable to the releasable connector for supplying power from the power supply to the electrical load device. A retractable terminal contact of the power supply connector is in a retracted position for receiving power from the power supply when the vehicle interior trim member is selectively attached to the vehicle. The retractable terminal contact being in an extended position and being disconnected from the power supply when the releasable connector is disconnected from the power supply connector in response to the vehicle interior trim member selectively detached from the vehicle.

Abstract: A battery contact mechanism (10) including a battery contact spring (12) for electrically connecting a battery (24) with electronic componentry (20) within a battery-powered device (14), such as, for example, a portable, hand-held GPS unit or personal digital assistant (PDA). The battery contact mechanism (10) includes a single-piece battery contact spring (12), including a center section (34), an upper tang (36) for contacting the battery (24), and a lower tang (38) for contacting the electronic componentry (20); a post or rib projection (28) for securing the spring (12) within the device (14); and a sealant reservoir (30) for preventing leakage of moisture or other substances to the electronic componentry (20).

Abstract: A modular electronic device where (predominantly) sealed modules are aligned and attached/connected in pre-determined sequences, forming a robust block-like structure with extendable function: Control and/or inter-module communication are implemented without direct electrical interconnect, by non-contact means such as (magnetic, inductive, light, infrared, radio frequency, sound, ultrasound, or other non-contact means). This device's inter-module power transfer may be with or without direct electrical contact, or devices may be internally powered. Power transfer through inductive/transformer action where one or more alignment pins are used as transformer core is one potential implementation. Modules may be fluid filled to facilitate cooling and/or crush resistance to high-pressure environments.

Abstract: Amphibious vehicle having road wheels which are retractable to allow planing. Each wheel suspension is protractable through a gap in the planing surface of the hull. To reduce hydrodynamic drag and improve marine handling, covers are provided which cover such gaps when the wheels are retracted. These covers may be hinged parallel to a longitudinal, or to a transverse, axis of the vehicle or may be otherwise connected to the hull.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for providing propulsion to naval vehicles by using one or more suspended belt drives to consistently engage the water proximate to the surface using a variety of belts with multiple attachments, tires, or variable lugs. The drive belt system incorporates the use of a linear air bearing surface to minimize the belt friction of the drives. This invention also involves the use of open-bottomed enclosures to insulate the propulsion system from adverse water conditions that might otherwise prevent the belt drives from consistently and efficiently engaging the water.

Abstract: An outboard engine comprises a power source inside a power source compartment. The power source room is formed by an upper cover and an undercover. A buoyant body is disposed outside the power source compartment, and has a lower surface wall in a position that is lower than the undercover. The buoyant body is provided separately from the upper cover.

Abstract: A surfboard deck grip with a storage compartment for safely storing small articles. The storage compartment is optionally waterproof, and does not interfere with the act of surfing. The storage compartment may further include a vessel that is optionally removable from the surfboard deck grip.

Abstract: Water devices and methods for making and using such devices are described. The devices contain a main part for buoying a user's body and a part for supporting the body. The supporting part is releasably connected to the main part by a mechanism which is easily adjusted when not in use but remains fixed when in use. The device also can contain a handle for the user. These devices can be used in all areas of the water, including swimming, exercise, instructional, recreational, and the like.

Abstract: A structure of a coplanar gate-cathode of triode CNT-FED and a manufacturing method thereof by Imprint Lithography and ink jet. The structure includes a substrate, a plurality of cathode layers, a plurality of gate extended layers, a plastic dielectric layer, a plurality of dielectric openings, and a plurality of gate electrodes. The plurality of cathode layers and the plurality of gate extended layers are coplanar, and formed on the substrate by Imprint Lithography and the plurality of dielectric openings are made by Imprint Lithography. The gate electrode, made by ink jet or screen print, can be extended through the plastic dielectric layer to the gate extended electrode to feature the coplanar gate-cathode.

Abstract: Manufacturing equipment and manufacturing process steps that improve upon prior art processes for the manufacturing of filament tube and arc tube light sources, their components and subassemblies, and lamps employing said light sources. A double ended, tipless filament tube or arc tube light source incorporates a drawn-down tubular body, and one piece foliated leads with spurs for process handling and for spudding into a filament with stretched-out legs. Bugled ends on the body provide a novel cutoff means, facilitate a flush-fill finishing process, and enhance mounting and support of the light sources in lamps. The foliated leads are made from a continuous length of wire in a process including foil hammering and two-bath AC electrochemical etching. Cost-reduced light source and lamp production enables affordable household consumer lamps, even when containing two series-connected halogen filament tubes.

Abstract: In a process to make an emitter (10) for light sources, which can be led to incandescence through the passage of electric current, a layer made of anodized porous alumina (1) is used as sacrificial element for the structuring of at least a part of the emitter (10).

Abstract: A model toy aircraft is adapted for remote control operation on land, on the water and in the air. The toy aircraft includes a pair of pontoons spaced apart by a horizontal wing forming a tunnel hull. A tail section is provided including one or more moveable directional flight control surfaces. A motive mechanism is mounted directly or indirectly to the wing for propelling the aircraft.

Abstract: A construction kit that is suitable for creating a variety of different structures includes a plurality of illuminated elements. Each illuminated element has a light source and is electrically conductive. Tin one embodiment, the kit includes a plurality of connectors for linking the plurality of illuminated elements mechanically and electrically to form an illuminated structure, each connector having at least two apertures and being electrically conductive. The kit can include a power supply for supplying power to one connector of the plurality of connectors, wherein the power is transferred from the one connector to each of the plurality of illuminated elements and each of the remaining plurality of connectors, thereby illuminating the structure.

Abstract: An expression mechanism for a toy having a lower lip, a cheek and an eye, includes a support frame, a lip lever pivotally connected to the support frame for engaging the lower lip of a toy, a cheek lever pivotally connected to the support frame for engaging a cheek of the toy, an eye linkage for opening or closing the eye of the toy, and a motor for actuating one of the lip and cheek levers to cause the toy to simulate a facial expression. The lip and cheek levers are interconnected in a manner that when the cheek lever pivots in one direction, the lip lever pivots in a generally opposite direction. The expression mechanism causes the toy to assume various facial expressions, including, but not limited to, smile, frown, and neutral.

Abstract: A sanding machine includes a number of machine elements, a number of sensors attached to the machine elements respectively, a malfunction indicating device having a graph disposed on a front panel for showing the machine elements, and a number of indicating members disposed on the front panel and coupled to the sensors for detecting malfunctions of the machine elements and for detecting whether the machine elements may not be operated or have become failed or have been damaged or not, and for allowing the malfunction areas to be easily and quickly found and repaired by the workers or the users.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for use in preparing the inner surface of a tire for the application of a patch so that, for example, the tire may be equipped with various electronic devices. The apparatus facilitates improved operation of a grinder or buffer so that the grinding depth and surface area prepared for patch application can be more precisely controlled. Adjustment for different tires sizes and models is provided.

Abstract: The method for making an optical lens according to the present invention is characterized in comprising: a optical lens preform fabrication step of fabricating a optical lens preform which comprises a first curved portion which serves as an optically functioning part and which is on one side, a flat surface portion which is formed on the opposite side to the first curved portion, and paired beveling surfaces which are formed on the both sides of the flat surface portion; a drawing step of drawing a optical lens preform 40 until the optical lens preform 40 has obtained a desired outer diameter; and an optical lens fabrication step of cutting thus drawn optical lens preform and accordingly fabricating an optical lens. With this making method, since there are paired beveling surfaces disposed, it is possible to suppress a drawing-induced distortion.

Abstract: A belt grinder includes a motor, a driving disc, a contact disc, a grinding belt, and a housing, where the motor and the driving disc are moveable with respect to the contact disc in order to vary the distance between the axis of the contact disc and the axis of the driving disc. An attachment is secured to the belt grinder that includes a contact roll around which the grinding belt is fitted. The center to center distance between the contact roll of the attachment and the contact disc of the belt grinder is maintained as contact rolls of different diameter are used. The motor and driving disc are moveable with respect to the contact disc to vary an angle between the axis of the contact disc and an axis of the driving disc.

Abstract: A device for the continuous reprofiling of the rails of railroads includes at least one abrasive rail reprofiling unit (2) guided along the railroad tracks and comprising at least one abrasive disk (3) that can be pressed against a rail (1). This device notably includes at least one abrasive-waste pickup (20) having at least one segment forming a collection port (21). This segment is placed in the immediate vicinity of at least one abrasive disk (3) and into the geometric axis (41) of the major waste jet (40) produced during operation of this abrasive disk (3). The segment (21) simultaneously cooperates with means for transporting the waste. Moreover, each waste pickup (20) includes elements for reflecting and absorbing the kinetic and thermal energy that allow the formation of agglomerations of matter on the pickup to be avoided.

Abstract: A collapsible work station. Three locking hinges are used to ensure the work station is secure. The hinges rotate and lock in place. The work station is supported on a telescoping leg, capped with a thick rubber boot to protect the boat deck. A quick release clamp snaps open and shut with the flick of a thumb, firmly locking the leg in place.

Abstract: An exhaust device is used to exhaust air from inside of an apparatus to outside. The exhaust device includes a louver with blades arrayed in a lattice, the louver being detachably engaged with a trough hole in a cover of the apparatus such that the louver can rotate freely in a clockwise and a counterclockwise direction. A fan unit provided separately from the louver is positioned upstream in an airflow direction than the louver, so as not to rotate when the louver is rotated. The blades form an angle between 0° and 90° with a plane perpendicular to a central axis of the louver.

Abstract: A drive linkage is described for reciprocating a sieve that is suspended within a frame of a combine harvester for movement in mutually orthogonal directions. The drive linkage comprises a cranking mechanism for imparting a reciprocating motion to the sieve in the direction of travel of the harvester and a pivot arm pivotably connected at one end to one side of the sieve to cause the sieve to move in an arc centered on a pivot axis at the opposite end of the pivot arm as the sieve is reciprocated. In the invention, the pivot axis of the pivot arm is displaced relative to the frame in synchronism with the reciprocation of the sieve in such a manner as to cause the sieve to follow a substantially rectilinear path relative to the frame.

Abstract: A game machine (10) is equipped with a display device (32), which displays a dealer image that performs the dealing of cards, and a plurality of display devices (52), each of which displays an information image on a card game. The card game is started based on loaded game media and disbursement of game media to be provided to players is performed in accordance with the results of the card game. With this game machine (10), when a card is dealt, a dealer image, which faces the direction in which a display device (52) to which the card is dealt is installed, is displayed on the display device (32). A game machine, with which the sensation of playing an actual game and with which the player to whom a card is dealt can be specified, is thus provided.

Abstract: The gaming machine has the game result display means including the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) and the liquid crystal display device (31) arranged at a more front side than a display area of the reels (3L, 3C, 3R), and the liquid crystal display device (31) displays the specific image (91) over the substantially whole liquid crystal display area (2b) including the symbols display areas (21L, 21C, 21R) through which the reels (3L, 3C, 3R) can be seen and recognized.

Abstract: A system and method of increasing player interest in gaming machines is disclosed by the use of lottery tickets as prizes. Lottery ticket purchasing pools are funded from either coin-in (wagers), coin-out (winnings), or in networked gaming systems from player tracking funding (promotional funding). The lottery ticket funding pools build value to a predetermined level, and then individual game machines' printers are issued instructions to print lottery tickets (or vouchers redeemable for lottery tickets) to players. This enables an alternative to traditional progressives while providing similar player interest and excitement while using fewer casino resources than traditional progressives.