Abstract: An axial seating pin contacting and supporting an insert attached to a cutting tool body. The axial seating pin eliminates the need for forming an axial wall on the body of the cutting tool and contributes to the life of the cutting tool by providing a replaceable axial seating pin. The axial seating pin has a shank that slides into an aperture on the tool body and is then held to the body using a fastener.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tool head for moving a tool (6) having a plurality of mobile shafts (2, 4, 5, 8, 11) which allow to move the tool (6) linearly and rotationally. The invention also relates to a combination drive (10) for driving a shaft by means of which the shaft (11) driven by the combination drive (10) can perform a linear and rotational movement and to the use of a combination drive (10) for driving a shaft (11) of a tool head for moving a tool, the shaft (11) driven by the combination drive (10) being capable of performing a linear and a rotational movement. The invention finally relates to a method for movement control. The invention provides a tool head that allows very high dynamics of movement of the tool.

Abstract: A ratcheting apparatus for engaging the winch driver of a winch used for tightening cargo straps, providing secure temporary engagement, with substantial leverage for turning the winch. The apparatus comprises a handle that removably inserts into the two sleeves of the apparatus. The teeth of the sleeves are arranged such that loosening motion allows the teeth of the respective sleeves to slip, one against the other, where winch tightening motion causes the teeth to engage and tighten a cargo strap. The spring of the rod of the apparatus provides correct tension between the two sleeves. A hardened leverage bar turns the apparatus. The apparatus is preferably made of metal or metal alloy, although more exotic polymers and matrixes may be used in construction.

Abstract: A blind rivet assembly includes a mandrel having a male threaded portion at its distal end to be screwed into an internal female threaded portion of a rivet body. The mandrel has a section of enlarged diameter adjacent the male threaded portion joined by a breaker groove to a pulling portion. The section of enlarged diameter is accommodated within an internal bore of the collapsing portion of the rivet body, the collapsing portion having a radial groove on the outer surface thereof for improving the radial expansion of the rivet when installed. A shoulder in the internal bore supports a sealing ring. When assembled correctly, the pulling portion breaks off at the breaker groove.

Abstract: A trailer and a system for picking up and centering spools and a method for stabilizing the trailer when not attached to a towing vehicle. The device to pick up and hold the spools of cable utilizes the mechanical advantages that are gained through the use of a fulcrum and a lever. The use of the fulcrum increases mechanical advantage making it possible to lift and transport heavy spools by a single individual without the use of hydraulics, electric motors, pulley systems and numerous other embodiments. Another feature of this invention is the position and pivoting action of the rack and range of motion of the rack. The angled support rail pivots along with the rack. The pivoting rack has a pocket system with a built-in locking device that secures the spool during transport. The pockets facilitate easy pick-up and form a secure nesting position for the spool.

Abstract: The pinching fingers implement of the present invention provides independent grasping claws that can be independently opened or closed, and also independently rolled forward and backward, to provide for the secure and versatile grasping, manipulation and transport of irregular items.

Abstract: An industrial robot may include a main body part and an arm part including a first arm, a second arm and a hand arm. The main body part is provided with a first turnable shaft for performing an expansion-contraction operation of the arm part, a second turnable shaft which is disposed within the first turnable shaft for changing an expansion-contraction direction of the hand arm together with the first arm, a first sensor mechanism including a first sensor for detecting a home position of the second turnable shaft, a second sensor mechanism provided in the second turnable shaft and which includes a second sensor for detecting a relative home position between the second turnable shaft and the first turnable shaft, and a rotary joint which is connected with the second turnable shaft and is electrically connected with the second sensor.

Abstract: A turbo pneumatic cylinder of a pneumatic tool, including a front turbine, a one-way rotatable inverse turbine and a rear turbine. The front and rear turbines are mounted on the rotary shaft of the pneumatic cylinder. The inverse turbine is one-way rotatably fitted on the rotary shaft between the front and rear turbines. Multiple blades are arranged on the circumferences of the front and rear turbine and the inverse turbines. The blades of the inverse turbine are directed in a direction reverse to the direction of the blades of the front and rear turbines. The front and rear turbines and the rotary shaft rotate in the same direction, while the inverse turbine rotates in a direction reverse to the direction of the front and rear turbines. As a result, the efficiency of the pneumatic cylinder is enhanced and the twisting of the pneumatic cylinder is avoided when it is in operation.

Abstract: A single stage high pressure turbine vane includes an airfoil having a profile substantially in accordance with at least an intermediate portion of the Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in Table 2. The X and Y values are distances, which when smoothly connected by an appropriate continuing curve, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z. The profile sections at each distance Z are joined smoothly to one another to form a complete airfoil shape.

Abstract: A seal plate assembly is provided in a rotor disc for a turbine engine. The seal plate assembly includes a radially extending flange on the disc and an annular groove defined between a radial surface on the flange and a face of the disc. An annular outer surface extends axially in facing relationship to an annular inner surface of the groove. A plate structure is supported between the inner and outer surfaces, and a lock structure is provided for holding the plate structure in place. The lock structure includes an axial leg that is adapted to be located between an inner edge of the plate structure and the inner surface of the groove, and the lock structure further includes a radial leg that is adapted to be located between the radial surface on the flange and an outwardly facing surface of the plate structure.

Abstract: An article of manufacture having a nominal profile substantially in accordance with Cartesian coordinate values of X, Y and Z set forth in a TABLE 1. Wherein X and Y are distances in inches which, when connected by smooth continuing arcs, define airfoil profile sections at each distance Z in inches. The profile sections at the Z distances being joined smoothly with one another to form a complete airfoil shape.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rotor blade, preferably for use in a wind turbine, comprising a rotor wing. In accordance with the invention, at least one shaped member projecting beyond the surface of the rotor wing is arranged close to the free end of the rotor wing.

Abstract: In a multicylindrical rotary compressor constituted to be usable by urging an only first vane with respect to a first roller by means of a spring member to switch a first operation mode in which first and second rotary compression elements perform compression works and a second operation mode in which substantially the only first rotary compression element performs the compression work, an object is to reduce generation of collision noises due to collision of the second vane with the second roller at a time when the first operation mode is switched to the second operation mode, and a pressure in a back-pressure chamber of the second vane is discharged on a low-pressure chamber side in a second cylinder in a case where the first operation mode is switched to the second operation mode.

Abstract: In a reciprocating pump, drive power of a drive-power supply member is transmitted to a diaphragm within a diaphragm drive chamber via operating fluid. An operating-fluid-flow regulation chamber for regulating the flow of operating fluid is located between the drive-power supply member and the diaphragm drive chamber. A first gas discharge member and a second gas discharge member are respectively located in an upper part of the inside of the operating-fluid-flow regulation chamber and an upper part of the inside of the diaphragm drive chamber. The first gas discharge member is held in fluid communication with the second gas discharge member so as to constitute a single gas discharge mechanism. This single gas discharge mechanism is provided with a reverse-flow prevention member for preventing a reverse flow of fluid from the first gas discharge member to the second gas discharge member.

Abstract: A linear compressor for multi-compression includes a stationary cylinder, a moving piston, and a stationary piston. The stationary cylinder has a first compression chamber formed therein. The stationary cylinder is provided at one side thereof with an outlet part. The moving piston is movable forward and backward by a linear motor, that compresses a fluid in the first compression chamber. The moving piston has a second compression chamber formed and is provided, at the position where the second compression chamber communicates with the first compression chamber, with a first valve. The stationary piston is fixedly disposed in the compressor. The stationary piston is fitted in the moving piston so that the fluid in the second compression chamber is compressed as the moving piston is reciprocated.

Abstract: A dual pump apparatus for use on a vehicle or industrial application and having a pair of hydraulic pumps that are disposed in separate chambers within a housing. A pair of input shafts are disposed within the housing to drive the respective hydraulic pumps and one of the input shafts engages a prime mover. A charge pump may be mounted on an end cap, and trunnion arms for controlling the hydraulic pumps may extend out of opposite sides of the housing. An auxiliary pump may also be mounted on one of the input shafts and may be located either at the input end thereof or on the opposite side of the housing.

Abstract: A non-electric drive mechanism connectable to a submersible pump for pumping a fluid from a wellbore to the surface, the drive mechanism including a shaft rotatably disposed within a housing, the shaft operationally connectable to the submersible pump, at least one fan connected to the shaft and a supply manifold positioned to pass a pressurized fluid across the at least one fan in a manner to rotate the fan and the shaft.

Abstract: A peristaltic pump assembly for moving a working fluid. The pump assembly includes an expandable fluid that changes in volume due to the presence of a magnetic and/or electric field. The pump assembly also includes a flexible member interposed between the working fluid and the expandable fluid. The pump assembly further includes a field generator operable to cause the expandable fluid to change in volume by applying the magnetic and/or electric field to the expandable fluid. This, in turn, moves the flexible member to increase the pressure of the working fluid to thereby move the working fluid.

Abstract: A horizontal scroll-type compressor utilizes the pressure differential between the discharge pressure and the suction pressure to route lubricant from the discharge chamber to the components within the intake chamber. The compressor may utilize a lubricant separator within the discharge chamber to separate the working fluid from the lubricant prior to the working fluid exiting the compressor. The compressor may use an internal passageway that extends from the discharge chamber to a position adjacent the crankshaft to provide lubricant to the internal lubricant passage within the crankshaft.

Abstract: A vane pump includes a rotor chamber; a rotor accommodated in the rotor chamber; a plurality of vanes attached to the rotor, each vane having a leading end adapted to make sliding contact with an inner peripheral surface of the rotor chamber. The vane pump includes working compartments surrounded by inner surfaces of the rotor chamber, an outer peripheral surface of the rotor and the vanes; an inlet port through which a working fluid is drawn into a working compartment; and an outlet port through which the working fluid is discharged from a working compartment. A cutout portion is formed in a leading end portion of each vane on each of at least one of a leading and a trailing side of the leading end portion, the leading end of each vane having a width smaller than that of a base end portion of each vane.

Abstract: A vane pump includes a rotor accommodated in a rotor chamber; a plurality of vanes attached to the rotor, each of the vanes having a leading end adapted to make sliding make a contact with an inner peripheral surface of the rotor chamber. Further, the vane pump includes working compartments surrounded by inner surfaces of the rotor chamber, an outer peripheral surface of the rotor and the vanes, the working compartments being adapted to undergo a volume change as the rotor is rotatably driven; an inlet port through which a working fluid is drawn into a working compartment whose volume is being increased; and an outlet port through which the working fluid is discharged from a working compartment whose volume is being decreased; and one or more blade base members protruded from portions on the outer peripheral surface of the rotor between the vanes adjacent to each other.

Abstract: A mold and molding device for forming a sunken groove in a tire is provided. The molding device includes a thin flexible wire having one or more molded elastomer elements thereon. The flexible wire is preferably hyperelastic and the molded elastomer is preferably silicone rubber.

Abstract: Used in a method of this invention is a die clamping unit, which comprises a tie bar movably attached to a stationary platen, a halfnut positioning servomotor which advances and retreats the tie bar, a halfnut which is provided on a movable platen and fixes the movable platen and the tie bar together by engaging the tie bar, an engaging mechanism which engages the halfnut with the tie bar, a hydraulic die clamping cylinder which presses the stationary platen and the movable platen, and a control device which controls the halfnut positioning servomotor and the hydraulic cylinder. The control device drives the halfnut positioning servomotor to remove a clearance between the halfnut and an engaging groove of the tie bar before a die clamping process carried out by the hydraulic cylinder.

Abstract: An apparatus for placing mold charges into a mold of a compression molding machine includes a carrier, an arm pivotally mounted on the carrier and a mold charge pick-up cup on the arm at a position spaced from the carrier. The arm is pivotal on the carrier between a first position at which the arm is positioned to deposit a mold charge into a mold and a second position at which the mold charge pick-up cup is disposed to transport the mold charge. The carrier preferably is mounted for rotation around an axis. In some embodiments, a cam mechanism is coupled to the arm to pivot the arm as a function of rotation of the carrier. A spring may be coupled between the arm and the carrier for biasing the arm toward one of the first and second positions of the arm. In another embodiment, an actuator is carried by the carrier and coupled to the arm to pivot the arm with respect to the carrier. The arm preferably includes a passage for selective application of air and/or vacuum to the mold charge pick-up cup.

Abstract: An injection molding machine is provided, including a nozzle assembly having a channel for conveying a fluid. At least one cavity insert is removably mounted within a cavity plate, the at least one cavity insert defining a mold cavity, and a first portion of a gate for communicating the fluid between the nozzle assembly and the mold cavity. A gate insert defines a receptacle for the nozzle assembly, and further defining a second portion of the gate. The gate insert is floatably retained between the nozzle assembly and the at least one cavity insert. Preferably, the gate insert is retained by a gate insert plate that is disposed between the cavity plate and the nozzle assembly.

Abstract: A variable orifice combustor unit 10 comprises an annular combustion chamber 12 extending about a central axis 14 and ending in a discharge nozzle 16. Charging of the chamber 12 takes place from combustion fuel and air supply chambers 18 and 20 via a fuel charging orifice array 22 and an air charging orifice array 24. The orifices 28.1, 28.2 of the orifice arrays 22, 24 are positioned and slanted at the same forward angle in the direction of the nozzle 16 to the effect of their central axes 38, 40 cutting along the longitudinal centre of the combustion chamber 12. The cross sectional sizes of the orifices 28 are adjustable by means of an orificed displaceably mounted cyndrically shaped covering body 44 for the fuel charging side and an orificed cylindrical body 58 for the air charging side both being displaceable in the direction of the axis 12.

Abstract: A burner assembly has a burner head and a deflector plate extending radially therefrom and across a firetube housing for supporting the burner assembly therein. The deflector plate has a plurality of angled vanes for re-directing secondary combustion air flowing through the housing. Secondary air is deflected away from a nozzle tip at the burner head to minimize lifting of the flame by the deflector plate or by a low pressure ring formed around the nozzle tip above the deflector plate for creating an area of low pressure. Preferably, a combination of the deflector plate and low pressure ring provides a stable flame positioned at the nozzle tip under low-fire and high-fire conditions enabling use of a pilotless ignition and flame sensing system which is consistent under low and high fire conditions. More preferably, the deflector plate supports the igniter and optionally a heat return tube for heat tracing of the freeze-prone burner assembly components.

Abstract: A blow torch burner which utilizes combustion gas in which the combustion gas is maintained in a reservoir connected thereto. The blow torch burner has a valve seat having an ignition apparatus and a moveable rod therein. An adjusting member includes a first joint engaged with the rod such that said adjusting member is moveable with respect to said valve seat and a compartment. An actuator is slidably moveable in the compartment and is adapted to actuate said ignition apparatus.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular propane gas log burner for use in fireplaces that were originally designed as wood burning fireplaces. The present burner is designed for clean burning of propane fuel and is modular so that more than one burner can be used in combination in order to create a burner configuration for wider single-sided gas log sets, for deeper single-sided gas log sets, and for two-sided or see-through gas log sets. The burner is provided with means for adjusting the fuel-to-air ratio and for adjusting the position of the flames to allow the user to achieve realistic and clean burning flames.

Abstract: A pipe for feeding a gas into an oven, a furnaces, or the like (such as a CVI/CVD oven), and in particular into a reaction chamber structure inside the oven, is provided with a gastight tubular sealing device extending radially outward of the pipe and defining a path that is practically gastight, through which there extends the feed pipe. The tubular sealing device is preferably at least partially flexible in the transverse direction and/or the axial direction so as to accommodate positioning defects between a location situated in the reaction chamber and a location where the gas feed pipe penetrates the oven (which defects may be due, for example, to asymmetrical thermal expansion/contraction).

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for demonstrating an absorbent product. The apparatus includes a torso-shaped manikin on which an absorbent product can be donned. An inlet is positioned on the manikin to receive synthetic urine, a first outlet is positioned on the manikin to correspond to male anatomy, and a second outlet is positioned on the manikin to correspond to female anatomy. A passageway is positioned in the manikin to direct synthetic urine from the inlet toward the first and second outlets. A method and kit are also provided for demonstrating the absorbent product.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes: (a) two or more conductors (120, 122, 124), each conductor of the two or more conductors has an inner radius (775) and an inner surface (721, 723, and 725) along the inner radius; (b) two or more electrical prongs (110, 112, 114), each prong of the two or more electrical prongs contacts and is electrically coupled to the inner surface of one of the two or more conductors; and (c) a housing (130) having a first portion (132) and enclosing the two or more conductors and a first portion of each of the two or more electrical prongs.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) comprising a plug connector (1) and a receptacle connector (2). The plug connector (1) comprises an insulated housing (13) defining a number of vertical mounting grooves (1311); a number of terminals (12) received in the insulated housing, said each of the terminals having a vertical contact portion arranged in corresponding vertical mounting groove; an attraction member (11) assembled to the insulated housing (13). The receptacle connector (2) comprises an insulative housing (23) defining a number of passageways (232) along front-to-back direction; a number of spring contacts (24) respectively received in the passageways; a magnetic block (22) assembled to the insulative housing. The plug connector and the receptacle connector are securely coupled together via a magnetic attraction between the magnetic member and the attraction member thereof. The spring contacts of the receptacle connector contact the terminals of the plug connector, respectively.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed. The electrical connector assembly for connecting a chip module comprises: an electrical connector including an insulating main body, at least a conducting terminal, a cover body to restrain the chip module, and a rocker to restrain and secure the cover body; and a suction cover may be assembled and connected with the electrical connector, including a main body having a flat upper surface, wherein on one end of the suction cover is provided with a first fastening hook may be fastened with the electrical connector, and on the other end is provided with a second fastening hook may be fastened on the rocker. An electrical connector assembly according to the present invention can improve the shortcoming of the prior-art electrical connector assembly, which a slight change of the frame of the metal cover body may cause the suction cover unable to be disposed on the metal cover body and in turn render re-design necessary.

Abstract: An adjustable terminal is disclosed having a plurality of electrical contacts electrically coupled between a corresponding number of pair-wise electrically-coupled input terminals and output terminals. A plurality of mechanically coupled jumpers are operable to pair-wise jump the electrical contacts to reconfigure the adjustable terminal variously for bi-amplifier output, parallel output, and series output at said output terminals. A housing is disclosed having support for the electrical contacts and for the jumpers, as well as labels for inputs, outputs, and current configuration. The jumpers may be mounted to a slider card that is movable between three positions to provide terminal reconfiguration.

Abstract: A riser card (10) includes a card body (11) and a connector (20). The card body defines an opening (12) therein, and has a first side and an opposite second side. The connector is secured in the opening of the card body, and has a first edge connector socket (22) facing away from the second side of the card body, and a second edge connector socket (24) facing away from the first side thereof. The first edge connector socket is located at the first side of the card body for insertion of an edge portion of one peripheral card therein, and the second edge connector socket is located at the second side of the card body for insertion of an edge portion of another peripheral card therein.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments relate to the formation of an electrical contact using a skiving technique. The electrical contact includes a spring structure that has been skived away from an underlying metal body, but the spring remains coupled with the metal body which provides a base for the spring structure. The skived spring portion of the electrical contact may comprise a cantilever-like spring, a coil-like spring, or any other suitable type of spring. Such a spring contact may be used to form an electrical connection between an integrated circuit device and a circuit board (or other substrate). Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an insulative housing (1), and a reinforcing frame (4) removably disposed on the insulative housing. The insulative housing includes a base (10) having a top side, and side walls (11) upwardly extending from the top side of the base, with a datum protrusion (111) formed on each of the side walls. The reinforcing frame includes a plurality of reinforcing pieces (41) located laterally on outer faces of the datum protrusions. The providence of the reinforcing pieces adjacent the datum protrusions can prevent the damage of the datum protrusions or portions of the side walls around the datum protrusions during the not-properly loading or removable process of an IC package onto the insulative housing.

Abstract: An electric distribution block includes a printed circuit board that has a distribution installation circuit, a block that has a plurality of terminals and is attached to the printed circuit board, and a power bus bar that has a rigid structure. The printed circuit board on which the block is attached is fixed to the power bus bar.

Abstract: A thumb drive has an elongated housing enclosing an assembly of a coupled memory and male USB connector constrained on a translation mechanism in the direction of the long dimension of the housing, with an opening at a first end of the housing through which the male USB connector may extend and retract, a top cover engaged in tracks and translatable in the long direction of the housing, and gears rotating on a shaft across the housing and engaging a gear rack along edges of the top cover and along upper edges of the memory and connector assembly. Translating the top cover forward retracts the connector into the housing, and translating the top cover rearward extends the connector from the housing.

Abstract: A bidirectional DC/AC inverter includes a power conversion means in connection with an electric storage means, a control means operable to control an operation of the power conversion means, a plug for electrically connecting a power source to the power conversion means, an outlet for electrically connecting a load to the power conversion means, an inhibiting member operable to cover at least the plug to inhibit the power conversion means from being electrically connected to the power source, and a detecting means operable to detect whether the plug is covered or not. The control means inhibits the power conversion means from outputting alternating-current power when the detecting means detects that the plug is not covered by the inhibiting means.

Abstract: A card connector includes an insulating housing, a plurality of terminals, a shell and an ejecting mechanism. The insulating housing defines a base, a corner portion juxtaposed with the base and a guiding plate extending forwardly from the corner portion. The terminals are received in the base of the insulating housing. The shell covers the insulating housing to define a card slot and a card insertion direction. The guiding plate of the insulating housing extends in the card slot in a particular direction intersecting the insertion direction. The ejecting mechanism has an ejecting member to be engaged with the card and move together with the card, a pushing member for moving the ejecting member towards the removing direction, a rotary member placed on the corner portion and having a rotation center and rotatable around the rotation center. The rotation center is disposed on the corner portion.

Abstract: A connector block arrangement includes a first connector block housing having a row of first contacts, a second connector block housing having a row of second contacts in engagement with the first contacts when the connector block housings are in a connected condition, a conductive jumper device having a base portion and a plurality of resilient fingers normally connecting together a group of the second contacts, and an electrically-insulated code device carried by one of the housings for selectively disengaging from the jumper device at least one of the contacts of the second contact group. The code device has a planar generally comb-like configuration including a base portion arranged in an opening contained in either one of the connector block housings, and at least one code bar portion operable to separate a resilient finger of the jumper device from the corresponding contact to be disengaged.

Abstract: An electrical connection assembly for providing an electrical connection between a first component and a second component, wherein the second component is comprised of a tubular member and defines a bore, wherein the first component is received within the bore of the second component, and wherein the first component is comprised of an exterior surface. The electrical connection assembly includes an electrical contact surface associated with one of the exterior surface of the first component and the bore of the second component. Further, a plurality of electrical contact members are associated with the other of the exterior surface of the first component and the bore of the second component, wherein each of the electrical contact members is biased toward the electrical contact surface such that each of the electrical contact members contacts the electrical contact surface.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector generally includes a connector body, a nut rotatably coupled to the connector body, a post disposed in the connector body and a biasing element acting between the post and the nut. The nut has an internal thread for engagement with an external thread of a mating connector. The internal thread of the nut and the external thread of the mating connector can be mismatched, wherein an interference fit is created therebetween upon connection of the nut to the mating connector. Also, the post can have a forward flanged base portion disposed within the axial length of the internally threaded surface of the nut, which, together with the biasing element, provides a constant force between the post and the nut.

Abstract: A socket connector assembly for holding a semiconductor package comprises a socket connector and an actuator assembled to the socket connector. The actuator comprises a housing defining an opening on a bottom face thereof; a cam portion retained to the housing and being able to rotate; and a floating module. The floating module is movably mounted to the housing and defines a topmost position and a lowermost position relative to the housing. The floating moves between the topmost position and the lowermost position during a rotation of the cam portion. The floating module has an engaging portion to contact with the semiconductor package when the floating module is at the lowermost position.

Abstract: A card connector dampening assembly comprises a connector coupled to a printed circuit board and configured to receive an electronic card connected therewith and a dampening member disposed at least partially between the printed circuit board and the electronic card.

Abstract: A console (1), particularly for the hospital sector, with a support device having, in particular, two vertical support tubes (2), has an assembly device (25), which is used to mount at least one tray (5) to the support device. The tray (5) has an upper wall (15) and a lower wall (16). There is at least one storage space (17) between the walls (15,16), and the storage space (17) is provided to accommodate electric cable (18), preferably along with a power plug (19), or another line. In this manner, interfering sections of cable or lines are avoided in the work area.

Abstract: With a console (1) particularly for the hospital sector, with two vertical support tubes (2), and with at least two assembly claws (3), the assembly claws (3) are mounted onto the support tubes (2) in such a way that two assembly claws (3) are next to each other on the supports tubes (2) in each case, and each of the assembly claws (3) has a plug connection (4). At least one tray (5) is provided. The tray (5) has two receptacles (6) to respectively accommodate a plug connection (4) to enable the tray (5) to be inserted onto both of the assembly claws (3). The tray (5) can be mounted on the console (1) at any height in a simple manner.

Abstract: A stacked card connector (100) includes a first electrical card connector (1), a second electrical card connector (2) under the first electrical card connector, and a converting mechanism (5) on the second electrical card connector having a pair of opposite surfaces (431, 432) in a card inserting direction. The first card connector comprises a first insulating housing (12) received a plurality of first terminals (13) and a first ejecting mechanism (61) and a second ejecting mechanism (62) arranged side by side. The second card connector (2) includes a second insulating housing (23) received a plurality of second terminals (24). The first and the second terminals extend into corresponding surfaces of the converting mechanism.