Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a power cable and an intermediate connection structure, for connection thereof, which is capable of preventing the concentration of stress on a soldered part, which is configured to join a metal sheath of the power cable and a metal sheath restoration layer of the intermediate connection structure while ensuring airtight or watertight sealing therebetween, preventing deformation of or damage to the soldered part due to stress applied thereto, and minimizing thermal history in the power cable during the formation of the soldered part.

Abstract: A wire harness including: a first wire bundle that includes a plurality of wires; a second wire bundle that includes fewer wires than the first wire bundle; a splice body; and a waterproofing cover, wherein: the wires of the first wire bundle and the second wire bundle each include a conductor and an insulating covering that covers an outer circumference of the conductor, and each include an exposed portion at which the conductor is exposed from the insulating covering, at the splice body, the exposed portions of the first wire bundle and the exposed portions of the second wire bundle are bonded, and the waterproofing cover integrally covers the splice body, the outer surfaces of the insulating coverings of the first wire bundle, and the outer surfaces of the insulating covering of the second wire bundle with a resin material.

Abstract: A wiring harness (1010), a motor vehicle component (1000), a mold (15) for manufacturing a wiring harness (1010), a mold system (10) and a method for manufacturing the wiring harness (1010), the wiring harness (1010) comprising at least one bunch (1020) of at least two cables (1025) and a sheath (1030), at least some sections of the bunch (1020) of cables being embedded in the sheath (1030).

Abstract: An ultra-high-voltage DC power cable system capable of simultaneously preventing or minimizing electric field distortion, a reduction of DC dielectric strength, and a reduction of impulse breakdown strength due to the accumulation of space charges in an insulating layer of a cable and an insulating material of an intermediate connection part.

Abstract: A technique facilitates splicing of a power cable including splicing of a protective lead barrier. According to the technique, the power cable comprises conductors which form individual phases of a multi-phase conductor assembly. The conductors may be individually spliced for each phase of the multi-phase conductor assembly. Subsequently, splicing of the protective lead barrier may be performed by utilizing a lead based tape which is wrapped, e.g. helically wrapped, around the conductors. The wrapping technique provides a gas seal with respect to each individual insulated conductor within the multi-phase conductor assembly. Depending on the specifics of a given application and environment, additional layers may be added to ensure formation of a desirable splice.

Abstract: A terminal equipped electric wire includes an electric wire including: a conductor and an insulating sheath covering the conductor, a part of the conductor extending out of an end portion of the insulating sheath being an exposed portion, a terminal fitting having an electric wire connection portion at a rear side of the terminal fitting, the electric wire connection portion being connected to the exposed portion, a water stop shrinkable tube covering the electric wire connection portion connected to the exposed portion in a watertight manner, a sensor disposed on an outer surface of the water stop shrinkable tube, the sensor contacting the outer surface of the water stop shrinkable tube and a sensor fixing shrinkable tube covering and fixing the sensor on the outer surface of the water stop shrinkable tube.

Abstract: A cable termination system including a power cable sequentially including a first length of exposed outer semiconductive layer, a length of exposed insulating layer and a length of exposed electric conductor, an electric field control element adapted to be arranged around a portion of said power cable, said electric field control element including: first and second longitudinally spaced semiconducting electrodes; a field grading layer longitudinally extending between the first and second semiconducting electrodes and in electric contact therewith; an insulating layer surrounding the semiconducting electrodes and the field grading layer, wherein the first semiconducting electrode is positioned across a first boundary between the first length of exposed outer semiconductive layer and the length of exposed insulating layer, wherein said second semiconducting electrode is electrically connected with said length of exposed electric conductor, a tubular insulating body adapted to house said power cable and said ele

Abstract: A method of making a carbon allotrope heater element for ice protection includes imparting the heater element with a wetting layer, adding a metallic element, which is melted and wets the wetting layer such that a bus bar attachment is made on at least a portion of the carbon allotrope heater element.

Abstract: Disclosed are a wire joint and a manufacturing method thereof. The wire joint includes a wire and a joint; the wire includes a plurality of strands of core wires and a first wire skin, each strand of the core wires is wrapped by the first wire skin, the first wire skin outside the each strand of the core wires is stripped within a threshold interval, the each strand of the core wires in the threshold interval is subjected to a tin-impregnation treatment, and an insulating wire fastener is provided between the each strand of the core wires in the threshold interval; the joint includes a connection section and an extraposition section, the insulating wire fastener is wrapped in the extraposition section, and the connection section is connected at one end of the extraposition section and wraps outside the first wire skin of the plurality of strands of core wires.

Abstract: The invention relates to a wiring harness (1010), a motor vehicle component (1000), a mold (15) for manufacturing a wiring harness (1010), a mold system (10) and a method for manufacturing the wiring harness (1010), the wiring harness (1010) comprising at least one bunch (1020) of at least two cables (1025) and a sheath (1030), at least some sections of the bunch (1020) of cables being embedded in the sheath (1030).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a cable termination system comprising: —a power cable sequentially comprising a first length of exposed outer semiconductive layer, a length of exposed insulating layer and a length of exposed electric conductor, —an electric field control element adapted to be arranged around a portion of said power cable, said electric field control element comprising: —first and second longitudinally spaced semiconducting electrodes; —a field grading layer longitudinally extending between the first and second semiconducting electrodes and in electric contact therewith; —an insulating layer surrounding the semiconducting electrodes and the field grading layer, —wherein the first semiconducting electrode is positioned across a first boundary between the first length of exposed outer semiconductive layer and the length of exposed insulating layer, —wherein said second semiconducting electrode (160) is electrically connected with said length of exposed electric conductor (20), —a tubular insula

Abstract: A gel sealing device includes a gel sealing block (5) which provides a sealing section (22) through which the elongate parts (13, 14) extend. The gel sealing block (5) includes an upper flange (11) and a lower flange (12) with a support section (11a, 12a, 12b) disposed therebetween. The upper and lower flanges (11, 12) sandwiches, in direction of extension of the elongate parts (13, 14), a gel inner ring (7) supported by said support section (2) and a gel outer ring (6, 10a) covering the gel inner ring (7) in a radial direction extending transverse to said extension direction. The gel inner ring (7) and the gel outer ring (6, 10a) are made of a gel sealing material.

Abstract: A thermal sleeve for protecting an electronic member connected to a wiring harness against exposure to heat, combination thereof, and method of construction thereof is provided. The thermal sleeve has a tubular member including a circumferentially continuous wall with an insulative inner layer bounding an inner cavity extending along a central longitudinal axis between open opposite ends and a reflective outer layer. The sleeve further includes a positioning member constructed of resilient, reflective metal material. The positioning member has a tubular portion and at least one resilient finger extending radially inwardly from the tubular portion for abutment with the wiring harness. The tubular portion is fixedly attached to one of the opposite ends of the wall of the tubular member.

Abstract: An armor for a heat shrink kit for joining a first length of heating cable and a second length of heating cable. The armor includes a spring configured to be positioned over at least a portion of the heat shrink kit, a first fastener configured to couple the spring to at least one of the first length of heating cable and the heat shrink kit, and a second fastener configured to couple the spring to at least one of the second length of heating cable and the heat shrink kit. The armor is configured to provide impact protection to the heat shrink kit.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electric cable joint is described. The method includes: a step of providing two electric cables, each cable containing an electric conductor and a thermoplastic insulation system surrounding the electric conductor and containing an inner and an outer thermoplastic semiconducting layers and a thermoplastic insulating layer; a step of joining the terminal portions of the electric conductors of the first and second electric cables to form an electric conductor joint; a step of surrounding the electric conductor joint with a joint inner layer of a thermoplastic semiconducting material having a dynamic storage modulus E?1; a step of surrounding the joint inner layer with a joint insulating layer of a thermoplastic insulating material having a dynamic storage modulus E?2 smaller than E?1; and a step of surrounding the joint insulating layer with a joint outer layer of a thermoplastic semiconducting material having a dynamic storage modulus E?3.

Abstract: The object of the present invention relates to a system for measuring the salinity of hydrocarbons at the bottom of an oil well, using the technique of time domain reflectometry (TDR). The system comprises an electromagnetic pulse generator, an oscilloscope for displaying and measuring the frequency, amplitude and wavelength of the signal, a signal amplifier, a computer for processing and storing the information, and a metal wire that functions as a waveguide To transmit the signal from the signal generator to the hydrocarbon to which its salinity is to be determined at the bottom of the well. The signal returns from the bottom of the well to the oscilloscope where the difference between the sent signal and the return signal is measured. This difference allows us to infer the salinity of the hydrocarbon.

Abstract: A protective cover for cable connectors and methods of fabricated the protective cover. The protective cover comprises a tube open at one end and substantially closed at the opposed end by an end cap. The end cap bears at least one opening formed therein. The protective cover has a foil outer layer, a soft felt inner layer, and an insulating fiberglass core between the outer and inner layers. The tube is made by overlappingly rolling and bonding a section of foil-backed fiberglass. The end cap may be separately made, made as part of the pattern for the tube, or may be formed by cutting pointed teeth into one end of the tube pattern and bonding them generally perpendicularly to the length of the tube.

Abstract: A fuel cell module according to the present embodiment includes a cell stack, a package, bus bars, and electrically insulating members. The cell stack includes a plurality of fuel cells that are stacked, the fuel cells being configured to generate electric power using an oxygen-containing gas and a hydrogen-containing gas. The package houses the cell stack in a space surrounded by a package wall. Each of the bus bars is a bus bar including one end electrically connected to an electrode terminal of the cell stack, and including another end positioned outside the package. The bus bars each include a spring mechanism between the one end and the other end and in the package. The electrically insulating members each enclose a gap between the bus bar and the package with the bus bar and the package electrically insulated from each other.

Abstract: A seal system for an oil-filled cable termination including a cable extending through each of a cable gland and a stress cone that is spaced apart from the cable gland. The seal system includes: a first oil seal layer surrounding the cable between the cable gland and the stress cone; a second oil seal layer overlapping and contacting the first oil seal layer; a first oil barrier layer overlapping and contacting an upper portion of the second oil seal layer; a second oil barrier layer overlapping and contacting a lower portion of the second oil seal layer, the second oil barrier layer spaced apart from the first oil barrier layer; and a heat shrinkable tube secured around the first and second oil barrier layers.

Abstract: A printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) controls an electrically-initiated device (EID) in an electric field. The PCBA includes a conductive layer, a dielectric layer, and a trans-conductive layer (TCL). The conductive layer of the PCBA designated protected areas. An electrical current with a predetermined current density is impressed in the conductive layer when the PCBA is in the electric field. The TCL is a nickel-metal composite metamaterial positioned between the conductive and dielectric layers and configured to change in shape or thickness in the electric field such that the impressed current is steered away from the conductive layer and into the dielectric layer to prevent premature activation of the EID. A system includes an outer housing, power supply, an EID such as a sonobuoy or medical device, and the PCBA, all of which are encapsulated in the housing. A method is also disclosed for manufacturing the PCBA.

Abstract: A consolidated automotive parts kit containing the parts necessary to replace and seal a switch, relay, or transducer in a vehicle and perform repairs to the corresponding connector using a pigtail and associated repair supplies such as butt splices, heat shrink tubing, and seals or gaskets.

Abstract: A protective enclosure for an electrically-conductive element disposed along a component surface includes a base, a first side with an electrical connector, and a second side with an aperture for receiving a potting material. The base, the first side, and the second side at least partially define an internal void, and the internal void communicates with an external environment via the aperture.

Abstract: A cable water stop structure for a cable that includes plural insulated wires and a sheath covering the plural insulated wires includes a heat shrinkable tube that is shrunk to wrap around an end of the sheath and the plurality of insulated wires extending from the end, and a cover that is attached to sandwich the end of the sheath, the plurality of insulated wires extending from the end and the heat shrinkable tube. The cover includes a gripping portion gripping the heat shrinkable tube to restrict the heat shrinkable tube from moving along a cable longitudinal direction.

Abstract: Balancing weights for a rim of a vehicle wheel are made from a balancing weight material, which comprises a hot melt adhesive based on Polyolefins or Ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers filled with a volume ratio between 35% and 75% of a high-density mass material like steel particles. This balancing weight material is heated such that it becomes a ductile and adhesive material, which can adhere to the rim and applied to the rim. After cooling off a solid and fixedly attached balancing weight has been made.

Abstract: A cable termination including a cable terminal and a cable joint assembly. The cable terminal includes: a terminal conductor; a monitoring device including a capacitive voltage sensor around the terminal conductor; and an electrically insulating body fitted around the terminal conductor, including a bell-shaped end portion in which the voltage sensor is at least partially embedded. The cable terminal alternatively includes: a terminal conductor; a monitoring device including a capacitive voltage sensor around the terminal conductor; and an electrically insulating body fitted around the terminal conductor, including a bell-shaped end portion in which the voltage sensor is at least partially embedded and a stem end portion, the terminal conductor extending beyond the stem end portion.

Abstract: A printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) controls an electrically-initiated device (EID) in an electric field. The PCBA includes a conductive layer, a dielectric layer, and a trans-conductive layer (TCL). The conductive layer of the PCBA designated protected areas. An electrical current with a predetermined current density is impressed in the conductive layer when the PCBA is in the electric field. The TCL is a nickel-metal composite metamaterial positioned between the conductive and dielectric layers and configured to change in shape or thickness in the electric field such that the impressed current is steered away from the conductive layer and into the dielectric layer to prevent premature activation of the EID. A system includes an outer housing, power supply, an EID such as a sonobuoy or medical device, and the PCBA, all of which are encapsulated in the housing. A method is also disclosed for manufacturing the PCBA.

Abstract: The present application describes a signal conveying system including plural cables and a feedthrough assembly. The feedthrough assembly includes a main housing. The assembly also includes at least one housing positioned within the main housing with an internal wall that defines a plurality of conduits. The assembly also includes a volume defined by an internal surface of the main housing. The assembly further includes a sealing material provided in the volume. The application also describes a method of conveying optical signals.

Abstract: Infiltration of water into a shield pipe is prevented. A shielded conductive path includes a tubular braided wire, a shield pipe connected to the braided wire, an electric wire bundle inserted into the braided wire and the shield pipe, a heat-shrinkable tube that is disposed so as to cover the braided wire and is thermally shrunk to bring the braided wire into intimate contact with an outer circumference of the electric wire bundle, a filler (18) with which voids between the electric wire bundle and the heat-shrinkable tube are filled, and a tubular waterstopping member that covers a region of the braided wire between the heat-shrinkable tube and the shield pipe in a state in which two end portions of the tubular waterstopping member are in intimate contact with an outer circumferential surface of the heat-shrinkable tube and the outer circumferential surface of the shield pipe in a liquidtight manner.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a refrigeration cycle apparatus, a fusible plug is attached to a low-pressure-side pipe between an evaporator and a compressor. The refrigeration cycle apparatus includes a heat quantity reduction member. The fusible plug fuses when a temperature of heat transmitted from the low-pressure-side pipe to the fusible plug reaches a predetermined value or more, and then opens the inside of the low-pressure-side pipe to atmosphere. The heat quantity reduction member reduces the quantity of heat to be transmitted to the fusible plug.

Abstract: A flexible-to-rigid tube is flexible when routed and is then rigidized to increase burst strength. According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the flexible-to-rigid tube is included in a cooling plate assembly for transferring heat from electronic components mounted on a circuit board. In one embodiment, the flexible-to-rigid tube (while in a flexible state) includes a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) or other silicone containing pendant or terminal epoxy, vinyl and/or acrylate functional groups and an initiator (e.g., a sulfonium salt photoinitiator, a free radical photoinitiator, or a thermal initiator). In another embodiment, triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC) and an initiator are incorporated into a conventional PVC-based tubing material. The flexible-to-rigid tube changes from the flexible state to a rigid state via formation of a cross-linked network upon exposure to actinic radiation or heat.

Abstract: A sealed cabled assembly includes a cable and a cable moisture seal assembly. The cable includes a cable subcore, a metal shield layer surrounding the cable subcore, and a jacket surrounding the metal shield layer. The cable subcore includes an electrical conductor surrounded by an electrical insulation layer. The cable moisture seal assembly includes a sealant, a electrically conductive jumper member, and an outer sleeve. The cable includes a sealing region section extending from a first axial end to a second axial end, and in which a section of the jacket and a section of the metal shield layer are removed to expose a section of the cable subcore. The insulation layer and the conductor extend through the sealing region section. First and second sections of the jacket extend away from the sealing region section in first and second opposed directions, respectively.

Abstract: Low-friction coatings and glass articles with low-friction coatings are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a coated glass article may include a glass body comprising a first surface and a low-friction coating positioned on at least a portion of the first surface of the glass body. The low-friction coating may include a polymer chemical composition. The coated glass article may be thermally stable at a temperature of at least about 260° C. for 30 minutes. A light transmission through the coated glass article may be greater than or equal to about 55% of a light transmission through an uncoated glass article for wavelengths from about 400 nm to about 700 nm. The low-friction coating may have a mass loss of less than about 5% of its mass when heated from a temperature of 150° C. to 350° C. at a ramp rate of about 10° C./minute.

Abstract: A power cable polymer joint includes a polymeric insulator tube including a cable insertion hole into which a stripped end portion of a power cable is inserted. The polymeric insulator tube includes an insulation including a polymer-based material, an embedded pipe including a metal and embedded on an inner peripheral surface of the insulation so as to face the end portion of the power cable, and a first semi-conductive portion including mainly a polymer-based material and covering an outer peripheral surface of the embedded pipe.

Abstract: A terminal connection device comprises a contiguous body disposed onto an inner conductor. The inner conductor includes a first end mateable with a power cable connector and a second end. The body comprises a multilayer structure having an inner conductive or semiconductive layer disposed over at least a portion of the power cable connector, an insulating layer and an outer conductive or semiconductive layer. The body surrounds the first end of the inner conductor and extending towards the second end of the inner conductor. The body can also include an electrically isolated section of conductive or semiconductive material. The terminal connection device can be a fully integrated structure, having a pre-installed connection interface, or the terminal connection device can be configured as an adapter which can be mounted in the field to a connection interface.

Abstract: A connector includes a mat seal in which lips are protruded from an inner circumferential surface of a wire insertion hole, and a terminal to which an electric wire is connected and which has a cylindrical body to be inserted a mating terminal. The terminal is accommodated in a position that passes through the wire insertion hole, and the electric wire is arranged in a press-fitted state in the wire insertion hole. When a curvature radius of an edge part of the cylindrical body that contacts to the inner circumferential surface of the wire insertion hole in a process of passing through the wire insertion hole is denoted by R1 and a compression ratio of the lip in the process of passing through the wire insertion hole is denoted by CR1, the curvature radius R1 is set based on a formula of difficulty of mat seal breakage =f(R1/CR1).

Abstract: A flexible-to-rigid tube is flexible when routed and is then rigidized to increase burst strength. According to the preferred embodiments of the present invention, the flexible-to-rigid tube is included in a cooling plate assembly for transferring heat from electronic components mounted on a circuit board. In one embodiment, the flexible-to-rigid tube (while in a flexible state) includes a polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) or other silicone containing pendant or terminal epoxy, vinyl and/or acrylate functional groups and an initiator (e.g., a sulfonium salt photoinitiator, a free radical photoinitiator, or a thermal initiator). In another embodiment, triallyl isocyanurate (TAIC) and an initiator are incorporated into a conventional PVC-based tubing material. The flexible-to-rigid tube changes from the flexible state to a rigid state via formation of a cross-linked network upon exposure to actinic radiation or heat.

Abstract: Conductors within a multi-conductor electrical cable can be safely and separately connected using a splitter that incorporates smooth and chamfered openings and surfaces, and at least one elongated (e.g., tubular) passageway for covering an uninsulated conductor.

Abstract: A wire harness waterproof structure is provided that allows the water sealant to be visually checked, enables reliably filling of the periphery of a splice portion with the water sealant, and enables water in an unfilled region to easily drain. The wire harness waterproof structure includes electrical lines forming an intermediate splice portion, an exterior member surrounding the entire circumference of the intermediate splice portion and adjacent end portions, and a curing layer made up of a water sealant wherein a gap between the intermediate splice portion and the exterior member is filled. The waterproof sheet material is curved so as to surround the splice portion and the adjacent end portions. The sheet material has seeping holes allowing a portion of the curing layer to seep, and enable moisture to be drained to the outer surface in a region not filled with the water sealant.

Abstract: A multilayered heat-recoverable article 1 includes a base material layer 10 and an adhesive layer 11 disposed on the inner side of the base material layer 10. The adhesive layer 11 includes [A] a thermoplastic resin having a melt flow rate of 15 g/10 min to 1,000 g/10 min at 190° C. and a load of 2.16 kg, [B] an organically treated layered silicate, and [C] a deterioration inhibitor. The shear viscosity at 150° C. of the adhesive layer 11 is 300 Pa·s or more at a shear rate of 0.1 s?1 and 200 Pa·s or less at a shear rate of 100s?1.

Abstract: A cover assembly for covering and electrically insulating an electrical connection includes a joint body including a tubular inner sleeve and an integral semiconductor layer. The inner sleeve is formed of an elastically expandable, electrically insulating material and having an outer surface and opposed first and second terminal ends. The inner sleeve defines a through passage extending axially from a first end opening at the first terminal end of the inner sleeve to a second terminal end opening at the second end of the inner sleeve. The semiconductor layer is disposed on the outer surface of the inner sleeve and is formed of an electrically semiconductive material. The semiconductor layer extends axially from a first terminal end of the semiconductor layer to an opposing second terminal end of the semiconductor layer.

Abstract: In an arrangement for transmitting power or data through a solid rigid substrate without penetrating the substrate, acoustic transducer components are mounted on the substrate by means of strain isolator elements which are welded or otherwise bonded to the substrate and providing an attachment surface to which the attachment interface of the acoustic transducer may be attached. The strain isolator element is of the same or similar acoustic impedance as the rigid substrate and may indeed be formed of the same material. Various geometries of strain isolator are disclosed, including one comprising a stalk attached to the solid rigid substrate and topped by a disc in a ‘mushroom’ configuration.

Abstract: A wire branch structure (1) includes a plurality of wires (3) and a shield member (5) which covers the circumference of the wires (3). One end side of each of the wires (3) is inserted in a main line side shell (7). The other end side of each of the wires (3) is branched from the main line side shell (7) and is inserted into branch line side shells (9, 11) respectively. An isolation part (15) is provided in the shield member (5), which isolates the wires (3) adjacent to a branch part (13) in which the other end side of each of the wires (3) is inserted in the branch line side shells (9, 11) respectively and branched.

Abstract: [Problem] To achieve compatibility between push-type and screw-type terminals of mounted printed circuit substrates. [Solution] A speaker terminal attachment base (1) allows both push- and screw-type connectors (2, 3) to be attached thereto. A connector anchoring boss part (111), whereby a terminal part (121) with a through hole (1211) is anchored, is formed upon an attachment base (1), and a through hole (1112), which connects to the through hole (1211) of the terminal part (121), is formed upon the connector anchoring boss part (111). The through hole (1112) comprises a large diameter part (11121), and a small diameter part (11122). When the screw-type connector (3) is attached, a nut (5) which sends a male screw part (312) of the connector (3) in the axial direction is non-rotatably housed in the large diameter part (11121) before a terminal plate (12) is attached.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for coupling ends of two insulated conductors includes coupling a core of a first insulated conductor to a core of a second insulated conductor. Exposed portions of the cores are located inside a box. Electrically insulating powder material is placed into the box and a force is applied to first and second plungers to compact the powder material. Additional electrically insulating powder material may placed into the box and a subsequent force applied to compact the powder material into compacted powder material that surrounds the exposed portions of the cores. The compacted powder material is formed into a substantially cylindrical shape. A sleeve is placed over the compacted powder material and coupled to the jackets of the insulated conductors.

Abstract: A splice enclosure is made from a non-conductive material. The splice enclosure has an arcuate groove configured to accept a cable, a first hole configured to hold a conductive piercing device therein, and a second hole configured to accept a thin lead having a stripped end. The stripped end of the thin lead can be compressively held over the conductive piercing device to create an electrical contact between the cable and the thin lead.

Abstract: A method of connecting two high voltage DC cables in a flexible cable joint. Each high voltage DC cable can include, from the inside to the outside, a central conductor, an adjacent circumferential cable inner semicon layer, an adjacent circumferential cable insulation layer, and an adjacent circumferential cable outer semicon layer.

Abstract: A method for producing a joined structure involving pressure-bonding a first circuit member and a second circuit member together via a connecting film while the circuit members are being heated, to thereby join the circuit members with each other, wherein the connecting film is defined and includes first and second layers wherein one of the first layer and the second layer is a conductive particle-containing organic resin layer, and the other layer is an insulating organic resin layer containing no conductive particles, and wherein the minimum melt viscosity of the conductive particle-containing organic resin layer is ten times or more greater than the minimum melt viscosity of the insulating organic resin layer.

Abstract: Provided are systems and methods for a control assembly including: a first film that is in-molded that includes decorative graphics, a front surface and a rear surface; and a second film molded to the rear surface of the first film having a printed circuit that includes sensors, control circuits and interconnects and a front and rear surface; and an internal connector.

Abstract: A splice housing is configured to slide over and engage with a metallic connector that couples together cable conductors in an electrical distribution system. The splice housing has a first end arranged to engage a first cable, a second end arranged to engage a second cable and a central portion set between the first and second ends that engages the metallic connector. A first support core holds the first end in an expanded state, while a second support core holds the second end in an expanded state. The first and the second ends are molded so that they have relaxed internal diameters that are smaller than a relaxed internal diameter of the central portion.

Abstract: A method of disposing a tubular covering sleeve for electric-cable joints on a supporting element may include arranging the sleeve in a rest and not yet expanded condition; causing radial expansion of the sleeve starting from axially opposite end portions; and arranging the sleeve in a radially expanded condition on the supporting element. Radial expansion of the sleeve may be carried out gradually, starting from the end portions of the sleeve toward an axially intermediate portion of the sleeve. The method of may include arranging the sleeve; arranging a pair of expanders, each at a respective end of the sleeve and at a substantially coaxial position relative to the sleeve; introducing the expanders into the respective ends of the sleeve; abutting distal ends of the expanders against each other at an axially intermediate portion of the sleeve; and arranging the sleeve in a radially expanded condition on the supporting element.