Abstract: The present invention provides a component such as an IMS that can quickly and easily be connected to a wide variety of different plug-type connectors. A modular system is taught in which a shield of the IMS is provided as an interchangeable part. Each different shield in this system is adapted to directly connect to a specific unique plug or harness of a target vehicle. Since the shields are all easily interchangeable, a wide variety of unique electrical connectors can be provided without the expense and engineering of the original component that would otherwise be required.

Abstract: Embodiments of apparatus, methods, systems, devices, and connectors are described herein for a connector having a longitudinal body configured to mount the connector to a PCB. In various embodiments, a first and a second socket may be respectively disposed at a first side and a second side of the longitudinal body. In various embodiments, the first and second sockets may removably receive a first memory module from a first direction and a second memory module from a second direction opposite to the first direction. In various embodiments, the second side may be opposite to the first side. In various embodiments, on insertion into the first and second sockets, the first and second memory modules may be coplanar and/or equidistant from the PCB along a third direction orthogonal to the first and second directions.

Abstract: A horizontal junction block assembly (200) is disclosed having a receptacle block region (214) extending through a lateral or front surface (212) of the assembly (200). An internal wiring assembly (226) connects a horizontal terminal group (229) to a vertical male terminal set (262) which extends upwardly through a vertical junction block terminal housing (244). A vertical cable assembly (280) having a vertical cable connector (284) is connectable to the vertical male terminal set (262).

Abstract: An electrical interconnection system with high speed, high density electrical connectors. One of the connectors includes a mating contact portion that generates contact force as it is compressed against a wall of the connector housing. The mating contact portion has multiple segments, each with a contact region extending from the wall, such that multiple points of contact to a complementary mating contact portion in a mating connector are provided for mechanical robustness. Additionally, each signal path through the mating interface portions of the connectors can be narrow and has a relatively uniform cross section to provide a uniform impedance. Additional size reduction may be achieved by mounting a ground contact on an exterior surface of a connector housing in alternating rows. Additionally, embodiments in which a wavy contact is used in a cantilevered configuration are also described.

Abstract: A cable assembly comprises an insulative housing; a plurality of terminals received into the insulative housing; a cable electrically connected to the plurality of terminals. The cable comprises two differential pairs of signal wires. Each differential pair of signal wires comprises two signal wires, a grounding wire and a shielding layer surrounding the two signal wires and a grounding wire. Front end regions of the signal wires and the grounding wires are exposed out of the shielding layer. And, a wire management is assembled to a rear end of the insulative housing and defines a plurality of channels respectively plated with an electroplated layer. The front end regions of the signal wires and the grounding wires are respectively passed through the plurality of channels and electrically connected to the corresponding terminals.

Abstract: A battery wiring module is configured for attachment to an electric cell group constituted by an array of a plurality of electric cells, each having positive and negative electrode terminals. The battery wiring module includes a bus bar connectable to the electrode terminals, a detection wire for detecting a state of the electric cell group, a resin protector for holding the bus bar, a lid portion that covers the bus bar and is made of an insulating material, and at least one wall portion disposed on a face of the lid portion opposite to the bus bar in a direction intersecting the lid portion. The at least wall portion forms a routing space in which the detection wire is routed.

Abstract: The present invention provides a multi-standard socket adaptor, comprising at least one socket interface and a housing attached to the socket interface. The internal of the housing comprises a first terminal set and a second terminal set conforming to the 125-volt and 250-volt socket specifications respectively; wherein the socket adaptor further comprises a first socket set and a second socket set corresponding to the first and second terminal sets respectively as well as confirming to the 125-volt and 250-volt socket specifications. The second terminal set can be used for voltage input and output of 125-volt. With such structure, socket heads of 125-volt and 250-volt can be plugged into corresponding sockets on the socket adaptor achieving said voltage outputs and inputs and to improve the practical usage of the socket adaptor conforming to international standards of various countries including the ones in German and France.

Abstract: There is provided a board connector that prevents loads due to thermal changes in a connector housing from being directly imposed on soldered areas of anchor hardware and that enhances anchoring reliability of the anchor hardware. A board connector includes a connector housing to be populated on a circuit board, anchor hardware for soldering the connector housing to the circuit board, holding grooves that are formed on the connector housing and capable of press-fitting and holding upper lugs of the anchor hardware, and tapered portions that are formed in the respective holding grooves and that guide the upper lugs of each of the pieces of press-fitted anchor hardware in a direction away from each side surface of the connector housing, thereby creating clearance S between the anchor hardware and respective opposing side surfaces of the connector housing.

Abstract: A method for converting a male connector to a female connector. A connector comprising a header, an insert and a female adapter module. The header is equipped with a plurality of pins forming male contacts. The insert ensures the hermeticity of the male pins in the header. The female adapter module is mounted in the header so as to form a female connector. The female adapter module comprises a plurality of sockets forming female contacts. Each female socket is mounted around a male pin, and a locking housing is mounted around the plurality of sockets so as to tighten each female socket around the associated male pin.

Abstract: A connector is provided that includes an insulation body and a plurality of contacts. The insulation includes a plurality of contact receiving grooves arranged in a row and the plurality of contacts are disposed in the plurality of contact receiving grooves. The plurality of contacts include a first group of contacts and a second group of contacts with a first pair of differential signal contacts and a second pair of differential signal contacts disposed at both sides of the first group of contacts, respectively.

Abstract: A connector module includes an electrical connector and a sound-receiving component. The connector includes an insulation casing and multiple conductive terminals disposed at and passing through the insulating casing. The insulation casing has a jack hole at the outer-side thereof and a channel at the inner-side thereof and extending along an axial direction. The connector is adapted to connect the plug plugged into the channel from the jack hole. The sound-receiving component is disposed at the insulation casing along a radial direction, wherein the insulation casing has an opening communicated with the channel and corresponding to the sound-receiving component and the sound-receiving component is adapted to receive the sound transmitted into the channel from the jack hole via the opening. A handheld electronic device is also provided which includes a casing and a connector module disposed in the casing and adapted to connect a plug or receive a sound.

Abstract: A mounting frame is proposed for a system for preventing mating errors between electrical connectors, which mounting frame surrounds the connector at least on the plug side, wherein at least one coding element is held in the mounting frame. The coding element can rotate about its longitudinal axis and can be fixed in various radial positions in a front holding frame, wherein the front holding frame together with a rear securing frame forms the mounting frame. The coding element only interacts with a coding element on the mating connector to be connected when two connectors are being mated in a correspondingly correct position in the mounting frame, thus allowing the connectors to be mated.

Abstract: A connector assembly and an electrical connector for electrically coupling at least two electrical conductors is provided whereby the connector assembly comprises a support structure wall separating the assembly into a first and a second portion; a conductive wall for providing electrical connectivity between the first and second portions; a first biasing member disposed in the first portion, the first biasing member being adapted to deflect upon a first electrical conductor being inserted into the first portion, the first biasing member being further adapted to bias the first electrical conductor against the conductive wall; and a second biasing member disposed in the second portion, the second biasing member being adapted to deflect upon a second electrical conductor being inserted into the second portion, the second biasing member being further adapted to bias the second electrical conductor against the conductive wall to electrical couple the first and the second electrical conductors.

Abstract: A compliant electrical contact (10) and an assembly (12) employing a plurality of the contacts (10). The contact (10) has several embodiments, all of which include a spring (20) with convolutions (22), a contact point (24) at each end, and a shunt (50) that is generally parallel to the spring (20) and that spans the convolutions (22) longitudinally. In one embodiment, one end of a single shunt strip (90) is fixedly attached near a contact point (24a) and the other end is slidably attached near the other contact point (24b). In another embodiment, the center of a single shunt strip (92) is fixedly attached at the center of the spring (20) and the two ends are slidably attached near the contact points (24). In another embodiment, one end of one shunt strip (94) is fixedly attached near one contact point (24a), one end of another shunt strip (96) is fixedly attached near the other contact point (24b).

Abstract: The invention provides a bus bar, which includes an elongated base plate, a plurality of tuning fork-shaped terminal portions and a plurality of plate-shaped terminal portions both extending from one lateral end of the elongated base plate, a terminal-protecting portions being perpendicular to the elongated base plate and extending from both longitudinal ends of the elongated base plate, and an electric wire-crimping portion extending from the other lateral end of the elongated base plate.

Abstract: A solenoid includes a coil, an after-formation terminal, and a yoke. The after-formation terminal includes an internal connection part and an external connection part. The internal connection part is conductively-joined to a conductor from which the coil is formed, or to a conductor which is connected to the coil. The external connection part is fitted and connected to a counterpart terminal. The yoke forms a magnetic circuit together with the coil. The after-formation terminal is disposed at an upper surface of the yoke. The external connection part is configured integrally with the internal connection part. The after-formation terminal is formed through application of bending or twisting to an intermediate part between the internal connection part and the external connection part of a before-formation terminal, which projects outward from the upper surface of the yoke in a direction of a central axis of the coil.

Abstract: An electrical termination unit for a microelectronic device, the electrical termination unit including, a carrier; and at least one metal tab being attached to the carrier; wherein the carrier is provided with at least one connection area where one electrical lead is to be electrically connected to one metal tab, and wherein the at least one connection area is configured to retain the least one electrical lead at least in one spatial dimension in a defined position relative to the one metal tab prior to a metallurgical connection process.

Abstract: To provide a press-fit terminal and a terminal press-fit structure that enable shortening of a press-fit portion in its longitudinal direction and miniaturization of a connector. A press-fit terminal has insertion stoppers that are projectingly provided on respective flanks of a press-fit portion and that have respective engagement surfaces oriented orthogonally to a press-fit direction; and holding projections that are projectingly provided on respective protruding leading-end faces of the insertion stoppers and that bite into interior side walls of a press-fit hole of a housing which receives the press-fit portion. Each of the holding projections is projectingly formed in a portion of the protruding leading-end face of the insertion stopper along its thicknesswise direction.

Abstract: A connector terminal includes first and second spring terminals between which a male connector terminal of a male electric connector is sandwiched, the connector terminal being formed by bending a strip-shaped plate about lines intersecting with a longitudinal line of the plate such that a width of the plate is maintained as it is, the first and second spring terminals being formed with a limiter for preventing the first and second spring terminals from being outwardly deflected.

Abstract: A plug contact arrangement is provided having a plurality of plug contact modules, including a plug socket module and a plug contact module. The plug socket module includes a base member and a socket contact section connected to the base member and having pair of contact members extending linearly and parallel with respect to each other and defining a contact blade receiving member there between. Each of the pair of contact members includes a contact face extending into the contact blade receiving member. The plug contact module is securable to the plug socket module and includes a plurality of lateral walls extending parallel to each other, a reinforcement member connecting the plurality of lateral walls, and a contact section extending from the plurality of lateral walls and having a contact blade having opposite contact faces to engage the pair of contact members.

Abstract: A waterproof element with reinforced structure includes a flexible body and a rigid element. The flexible body has a first opening. The rigid element is disposed in the flexible body. The rigid element has a second opening corresponding to the first opening. An electronic device with the waterproof element is also disclosed.

Abstract: A wide, flat-bottom, buoyant, amphibious hull with a powered articulating member mounted on the deck. The hull has a shallow draft and distributes its weight over a large area and is propelled by at least one engine-driven propeller rotating above the hull. These features cooperatively provide a vehicle capable of performing overhead work, such as installing or servicing power transmission poles, towers, or other structures located in environmentally sensitive wetlands, swamps, marshes, shallow water, or terrain which is not efficiently accessible by other means.

Abstract: In an outboard motor steering apparatus, a stiff but flexible cable is wound on a reel driven by a reversible motor. The cable extends from a housing containing the reel and connects to a rod within the tilt tube of an outboard motor. The rod is in turn linked to the outboard motor so that steering of the outboard motor can be accomplished by winding the cable onto, and unwinding the cable from, the reel. The cable is guided by a bent channel within the housing so that it extends from a narrow part of the housing located aft of the reel.

Abstract: A guard for protecting wildlife is mounted on an outboard motor having a propeller and keel below an anti-ventilation plate. The guard has a spaced pair of bars each with an upper section, a lower section and between them a midsection. The upper sections of the bard can be attached to opposite sides of the anti-ventilation plate in order to position the lower sections below the propeller and keel. The lower sections have a smooth, projection-free streamline for avoiding snagging on sea weed.

Abstract: A selectively inflatable watersports inflation device is disclosed. The device is a vest or another wearable device having an inner layer, an outer layer, and a bladder between the inner and outer layers. The device also includes one or more canisters coupled to the bladder and configured to selectively deliver pressurized gas into the bladder to provide flotation when actuated. The device also includes a pressure release valve that can also be manually actuated to release pressure from the bladder. The device can include multiple discrete canisters that can each be deployed independently of one another to provide an inflatable device that can be triggered multiple times even in hazardous conditions such as high surf.

Abstract: A device comprises a spring and a sleeve. The spring is configured to form a closed loop. The spring is moveable between a coiled configuration when the spring is collapsed and an uncoiled configuration when the spring is expanded. The spring defines a circumference while in the uncoiled configuration. The spring is disposed within the sleeve.

Abstract: There are provided a super hydrophobic membrane and a method of manufacturing the same, the super hydrophobic membrane including a base layer containing a base polymer and a water-repellent additive containing fluorine, and having a nano-fiber structure. The super hydrophobic membrane capable of having water-repellency even with respect to liquid such as a surfactant, having relatively low surface energy, may be implemented.

Abstract: A method of making a composite ballistic fabric of the present invention includes weaving a first ballistic woven layer having a first weave pattern and a second ballistic woven layer having a second weave pattern to form the composite ballistic fabric. The second weave pattern can have a different weave pattern than the first weave pattern. The present invention may also be embodied as a composite ballistic fabric including a first ballistic woven layer having a first weave pattern woven to a second ballistic woven layer having a second weave pattern. The second weave pattern can have a different weave pattern than the first weave pattern.

Abstract: A fiber-reinforced composite material which comprises Lyocell-based carbon fiber and polymer resin is provided. The fiber-reinforced composite material has excellent physical properties, including low thermal conductivity, excellent interfacial adhesion and excellent strength, compared to fiber-based composite materials prepared using conventional polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber, pitch-based carbon fiber or the like. In addition, the fiber-reinforced composite material is environmentally friendly and has low production costs compared to fiber-reinforced composite materials comprising conventional rayon-based carbon fiber produced using a highly toxic carbon disulfide solvent.

Abstract: A carbon composite material which comprises Lyocell-based carbon fiber and a carbon matrix is provided. The carbon composite material has excellent physical properties, including low thermal conductivity, excellent interfacial adhesion and excellent strength, compared to carbon composite materials prepared using conventional polyacrylonitrile-based carbon fiber, pitch-based carbon fiber or the like. In addition, the carbon composite material is environmentally friendly and has low production costs compared to carbon composite materials comprising conventional rayon-based carbon fiber produced using a highly toxic carbon disulfide solvent.

Abstract: A silicone rubber coating material to be bonded to substrates such as on gas turbine components is made by providing a silicone rubber layer having a fiber layer attached to one side of the silicone rubber layer prior to its molding into a compound. The fibers may be either woven fabrics or random fiber sheets and the fiber layer may be from about 3 mils to about 30 mils (0.0762 mm to 0.762 mm) thick.

Abstract: The invention relates to prepregs and composite components produced therefrom (mouldings), obtainable by the use of powdery reactive polyurethane compositions.

Abstract: A method of preparing a carbon-carbon composite fiber and a carbon heater manufactured using the same are provided. The method may include providing a support, weaving a carbon fiber onto the support, forming a mixed solution containing a carbon precursor and an organic solvent, and immersing the carbon fiber into the mixed solution. The support may include a polymer having a melting point of about 250° C. or less, or a polymer having a functional group which does not react with a hydroxyl group (—OH).

Abstract: Processes for preparing ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene yarns, and the yarns and articles produced therefrom. The surfaces of partially oriented yarns are subjected to a treatment that enhances the surface energy at the fiber surfaces and are coated with a protective coating immediately after the treatment to increase the shelf life of the treatment. The coated, treated yarns are then post drawn to form highly oriented yarns.

Abstract: A method for forming a biodegradable aliphatic-aromatic copolyester suitable for use in fibers is provided. In one embodiment, for example, an aliphatic-aromatic copolyester is melt blended with an alcohol to initiate an alcoholysis reaction that results in a copolyester having one or more hydroxyalkyl or alkyl terminal groups. By selectively controlling the alcoholysis conditions (e.g., alcohol and copolymer concentrations, catalysts, temperature, etc.), a modified aliphatic-aromatic copolyester may be achieved that has a molecular weight lower than the starting aliphatic-aromatic polymer. Such lower molecular weight polymers also have the combination of a higher melt flow index and lower apparent viscosity, which is useful in a wide variety of fiber forming applications, such as in the meltblowing of nonwoven webs.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a spark plug includes an assembling step of assembling an insulator into a metallic shell by insertion of the insulator into the metallic shell from an axially rear end opening portion of the metallic shell. The assembling step includes a displacement restricting step of restricting a relative positional displacement between the metallic shell and the insulator in a radial direction intersecting with the axial direction so as to reduce eccentricity between the axis of the metallic shell and the axis of the insulator to a predetermined value or less, while allowing a relative positional displacement between the metallic shell and the insulator in the axial direction. In the assembling step, whether or not the insulator is cracked in the assembling step is judged by detecting acoustic emission from the insulator.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a flexible display device and a carrier substrate for manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one aspect, the method includes preparing a first release area and a first attachment area around the first surface area on a first surface, attaching a base substrate to the first surface, and forming a display unit on the base substrate corresponding to the first release area of the carrier substrate. The method also includes cutting the area of the base substrate corresponding to the first release area of the carrier substrate so as to include the display unit, and separating the cut base substrate from the carrier substrate. Thus, the carrier substrate and the base substrate may be smoothly combined with each other and separated from each other without an additional mask deposition process. Also, damage to a product that may occur during combination and separation of the substrates may be much reduced.

Abstract: Provided are a method of producing a polymer dispersed liquid crystal device with a cooling plate and a polymer dispersed liquid crystal device using the same. According to the producing method of the invention using the cooling plate capable of effectively removing heat with a simple method, it is possible to improve driving voltage characteristics and decrease a production cost of the polymer dispersed liquid crystal device.

Abstract: A thermionic emission assembly includes a Wehnelt cap that has a cap beam aperture and a cavity within which a cathode is supported. Electrical energy applied to the cathode causes it to reach a sufficiently high temperature to emit a beam of electrons that propagate through the cap beam aperture. An anode having an anode beam aperture is positioned in spatial alignment with the cap beam aperture to receive the electrons. The anode accelerates the electrons and directs them through the anode beam aperture for incidence on a target specimen. A ceramic base forms a combined interface that electrically and thermally separates the Wehnelt cap and the anode. The thermal isolation of the Wehnelt cap from the anode allows the Wehnelt cap to increase in heat to rapidly reach a stable temperature as the cathode emits the beam of electrons.

Abstract: A disk-like toy includes a resilient base, a flexible cover overlying the base, and a deflectable core disposed generally between the base and the cover. The base is affixed to at least one of the cover and the core.

Abstract: A universal track adaptor system having a shell including a portable device receiving surface arranged for receiving and detachably holding a portable electronic device, said shell further including a track facing surface, a plurality of wheels including a first wheel and a second wheel; a first track adaptor rotatably coupling said first wheel and said second wheel to said track facing surface, said first track adaptor having a specific range of motion, said first track adaptor including an adaptive mechanism operable to adjust a specific width between said first wheel and said second wheel through said specific range of motion, whereby said first wheel and said second wheel can be adapted to interface with a plurality of different sized tracks, as permitted by said specific range of motion.

Abstract: A universal track adaptor system having a shell including a portable device receiving surface arranged for receiving and detachably holding a portable electronic device, said shell further including a track facing surface, a plurality of track receiving guides which can be adapted to interface with a plurality of different sized tracks, as permitted by a specific range of motion.

Abstract: This is a toy that involves weaving thin plastic strips through notches in a variety of fun shapes. It is designed for young children to develop finger dexterity as they manipulate the plastic strips to go in and out of the notches. The shapes vary in size, color, theme and complexity. Toy difficulty is graded by the number and sizes of notches and number of sides each strip has. The easiest toys designed for younger children have larger, less notches and simple strips. The more complex shapes have smaller and more notches and use strips that may have 2 or more sides or complex curves. In addition, some shapes and corresponding strips have holes so that after the strips are woven and aligned they can be laced with string. The types and themes of shapes that are woven with one or more strips are limitless.

Abstract: A gun for producing a ring of fluid is described. The gun comprises a body defining a bore therethrough; a moveable member positioned at least partially within the bore; and a nozzle assembly coupled with the body and positioned at a bore opening. The nozzle assembly defines one or more fluid entrapment regions adjacent an opening of the nozzle assembly.

Abstract: An adjustable game call device is provided. The bell has an inlet end and an outlet end to define a channel for the continuous passage of a column of air therethrough, the bell having an expanding cross-sectional area along at least a portion of the channel. The adjustable game call device has an adjustable caller assembly that includes a barrier member disposed within the bell and an adjustment member attached to the barrier member. The barrier member is movable in an axial direction within the bell by actuating the adjustment member to vary a distance of the barrier member from the bell inlet between two predetermined positions. Varying the distance of the barrier member from the bell inlet modifies the column of air traveling through the channel to change a characteristic of an animal sound created when the adjustable game call device is in use.

Abstract: Provided is an entertainment mobile including a base unit accommodating an electric power source, a motor and an illumination system, said base unit configurable between a suspended position and a table top position; a canopy arm detachably attachable to the base unit at a base end thereof and configured for supporting a canopy at a canopy end thereof; and a canopy post for supporting the canopy over the base unit; a canopy detachably attachable to the canopy end of the canopy arm and to the canopy post; the entertainment mobile is configurable between at least a suspended position and a table-top position and the illumination system is configurable between illuminating the canopy and projecting over a wall surface.

Abstract: An illustrative toy vehicle is provided having a two-section chassis and a pivot mechanism rotatably attaching the two sections. The vehicle has the ability to move in multiple orientations and execute movements including a side rollover movement where the pivot mechanism assists in directing the vehicle to roll over from a first orientation to a second orientation about a central axis. A modified wheel design further assists in facilitating movements including the rollover movement. The vehicle may perform movements without user control where the vehicle responds to external factors, such as objects or terrain or the vehicle may use control systems such as radio or remote control with a transmitter/receiver pair, on vehicle switches or sensors utilizing interactive preprogrammed content.

Abstract: A model vehicle in a first scale including a first body portion constructed of a polymer material, an undercarriage portion having a top surface and a bottom surface, the undercarriage portion and the body portion being secured to each other and defining an inner cavity therebetween, a plurality of wheels rotatably attached to the model vehicle, and a first amount of ballast disposed in the inner cavity of the model vehicle. The weight of the first amount of ballast is at least equal to the difference in weight between the weight of the first body portion and the weight of a second body portion constructed of a metal in the first scale, the first and second body portions having substantially similar outer dimensions.

Abstract: An edge grinding apparatus and method for grinding a glass substrate, with which a glass substrate can be ground by a fixed amount and the occurrence of defects can be minimized. The edge grinding apparatus includes an edge grinding unit which grinds a cut edge of a glass substrate while following the cut edge; a measuring unit which obtains positional information of the cut edge; and a control unit which receives the positional information of the cut edge from the measuring unit and controls a position of the edge grinding unit based on the positional information of the cut edge.

Abstract: A vibratory mass finishing machine for faster finishing of parts along with better finishing of the parts (e.g., smoother finishing) compared to the prior art vibratory mass finishing machines. The vibratory mass finishing machine allows the use of a motor with increased horsepower, incorporates a top eccentric weight located at a position below a line defined by a center of mass of the media, and has the top eccentric weight positioned close to a bottom eccentric weight.