Abstract: A fixing module is for fixing a push button or emergency stop button or rotary actuator of a control and signaling device. In an embodiment, the fixing module is constructed from a top housing part and a bottom housing part, each including a cuboidal structure with a top side, an underside and four side parts connecting the top side to the underside. In at least one embodiment, on the top side of the bottom housing part, a material that extends at least partially in this plane and has a grounding function is formed or an electrically conductive component made of metal with a grounding function is arranged.

Abstract: The present invention is provided with: an outer housing configured from a housing having an opening, and a translucent cover closing the opening; a substrate disposed inside of the outer hosing; a camera module, which has an image pickup element, and is disposed on the substrate; and a light emitting element, which is provided as a light source, and is disposed on the substrate. Consequently, since the camera module and the light emitting element are disposed on the substrate that is disposed inside of the outer housing, the number of configuration components is small, thereby achieving reduction of the number of components, and size reduction.

Abstract: Embodiments of negative pressure wound therapy systems and methods are disclosed. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a housing, negative pressure source, circuit board, and one or more controllers. The circuit board can be supported by the housing and include a conductive pathway extending around at least part of a perimeter of a first side of the circuit board. The conductive pathway can be electrically coupled to an electrical ground for the circuit board. The one or more controllers can be mounted on the circuit board and activate and deactivate the negative pressure source.

Abstract: A fastening device for fastening an electrical terminal to an electrically conducting post includes a spring and a locking device retaining the electrical terminal on the electrically conducting post in a locked position of the fastening device. The spring is at least partially loaded in the locked position.

Abstract: An electrical switch device including a switch housing having first and second compartments separated by a partition; an electrical switch assembly disposed in the second compartment; a control knob configured for seating adjacent to the first compartment, and having a user engagement portion and a plunger configured to extend from user engagement portion from the first compartment in to the second compartment via an opening in the partition separating the first and second compartments when the control knob is seated, and said plunger being configured for movable interaction with the electrical switch assembly; and a sealing member including a base portion configured for securing of the sealing member to the housing, and, a tubular portion extending from the base portion and configured to surround the plunger so as to alleviate ingress of liquid from the first compartment in to the second compartment via the opening in the partition.

Abstract: A circuit breaker with enhanced convection and cooling comprises a housing having a first portion and a second portion. The circuit breaker further comprises one or more first orientation features formed onto the first portion of the housing. The circuit breaker further comprises one or more second orientation features formed onto the second portion of the housing such that the one or more first orientation features are different from the one or more second orientation features and the first portion of the housing is different than the second portion of the housing. The one or more first orientation features and the one or more second orientation features are assembled together to form air channels to allow air to go in and out while preventing a solid object from protruding and from touching inside components of the circuit breaker.

Abstract: A keyboard structure including a base, at least one key and an electronic element is provided. The key is disposed on the base and sequentially includes a cap, a limiting structure, an elastic member and a membrane switch from top to down, wherein the elastic member is disposed on the membrane switch, the cap is disposed on the elastic member, and the limiting structure connects the cap and the base, such that the cap is configured to move relative to the base in a vertical direction. The electronic element is disposed on the membrane switch and is surrounded by an electrostatic protection zone, wherein the membrane switch has a hole corresponding to the electrostatic protection zone.

Abstract: The disclosed inventive concept provides an electrically conductive mechanical vibration isolator for providing an electrical path between parts of a vehicle in order to alleviate the need for ground straps. The conductive isolator disclosed herein includes an inner shell, an outer shell, an elastomer disposed therebetween, and a conductor interconnecting the inner and outer shells to create an electrical path therebetween. In one embodiment, the conductor is at least one conducting wire having opposite ends electrically bonded to the inner and outer shells. In another embodiment, the elastomer may comprise a plurality of conductive particulates distributed throughout the elastomer. In yet another embodiment the elastomer may include at least one channel formed therein and extending between the inner and outer shells for storing a conductive liquid therein. The conductive liquid is contained between the shells and provides an electrical path therebetween.

Abstract: The disclosure provides a backlight module and an input device, wherein the backlight module is adapted to be arranged under a bracket of the input device. The backlight module includes a reflector, a light guide plate, a light source, and a shading plate. The light guide plate is disposed on the reflector and includes a plurality of diffusing elements. The light source is located on a light incident side of the light guide plate. The shading plate is disposed on the light guide plate. The shading plate has a shading area and a translucent area. The diffusing elements are arranged corresponding to the translucent area, wherein a transmittance of the translucent area is greater than a transmittance of the shading area. The scattering or diffusing particles are arranged in the translucent area.

Abstract: A combination foregrip and laser sight device for use with a rifle or AR pistol. The device having a forward downwardly extending post with a horizontal surface, a rearward downwardly extending post with a horizontal surface, and a notch therebetween for receiving fingers of a left or right hand of a person. The foregrip body defining a first opening in the forward direction, a second opening in a starboard direction, and a third opening in a port direction. A laser housing of the device being disposed inside the first opening defined by the foregrip body. A starboard switch of the device being disposed in the second opening defined by the foregrip body. A port switch of the device being disposed in the third opening defined by the foregrip body. The switches being operatively coupled to the semiconductor chip for selective activation thereof.

Abstract: A combination foregrip and laser sight device for use with a rifle or AR pistol. The device having a forward downwardly extending post with a horizontal surface, a rearward downwardly extending post with a horizontal surface, and a notch therebetween for receiving fingers of a left or right hand of a person. The foregrip body defining a first opening in the forward direction, a second opening in a starboard direction, and a third opening in a port direction. A laser housing of the device being disposed inside the first opening defined by the foregrip body. A starboard switch of the device being disposed in the second opening defined by the foregrip body. A port switch of the device being disposed in the third opening defined by the foregrip body. The switches being operatively coupled to the semiconductor chip for selective activation thereof.

Abstract: A high voltage device for a vehicle, which at least during driving operation is supplied with electric energy from a power system providing a high voltage, having at least one high voltage component which by a main power switching unit is electrically connectable to the power system and a grounding switching device having at least one switching device. In order to increase personal safety during work on the high voltage device in a constructively simple manner, it is proposed that the high voltage component has at least one receiving region in which the switching device is accommodated—at least in a grounding position that grounds at least one active section of the high voltage component.

Abstract: Examples disclosed herein relate to a click pad. Examples include a circuit board and a switch formed to extend from the circuit board. A stationary pad surrounds all surfaces of the switch extending from the circuit board, is coupled to the switch opposite to the circuit board, and is to be compressed by actuation of the circuit board when a pressure is put on the click pad. A bracket is coupled to the pad to compresses the pad between the circuit board and the bracket.

Abstract: A switch unit has a display part configured to display an image, and an operation part provided on the display part in a stacked manner. The operation part includes a button made of a transparent material except for an edge, a transparent button case having an opening formed in a position corresponding to a display region of the display part and configured to position the button, and a transparent substrate provided below the button case and having an electronic component disposed in a position corresponding to the edge of the button. The button is disposed on the transparent substrate via the opening in the button case. A discharge gap in parallel with the electronic component is provided on a wire in a position corresponding to the edge of the button on the transparent substrate.

Abstract: A head assembly for a magnetic tape storage device includes a head and a flexible circuit connected to the head. The flexible circuit includes a gripping portion, an end including electrical contacts for the head, conductors extending from the electrical contacts, and ink patterned onto the electrical contacts and gripping portion to form electrical paths therebetween. The ink conducts electrostatic charge from the electrical contacts and conductors to a grounded user in response to skin of the user contacting the ink.

Abstract: An information processing device includes: a case; a base member that includes an attachment hole and a positioning hole, and that is provided inside the case; a switch that is fixed to the base member; a button member that includes an operation button that moves toward and away from the switch; an anchor member that is provided at the button member, and that includes an insertion tab that is inserted into the attachment hole and a claw that projects out from a leading end side of the insertion tab and that is hooked onto an edge portion of the attachment hole; and a positioning protrusion that is provided at the button member, and that is inserted into the positioning hole, the positioning hole being formed in an elongated hole shape extending along a projection direction of the claw.

Abstract: An improved triggered arc flash arrester includes a shield apparatus disposed within an interior of an evacuated envelope and includes a first shield element and a second shield element. A plurality of conductors are partially disposed within the interior and are separated from one another by a gap. A first element of the shield apparatus is situated adjacent the envelope and is structured to protect the envelope from damage due to the high temperature plasma that results from an arc across the gap. A second element of the shield apparatus is interposed between the gap and at least a portion of the first element and is structured to protect the at least portion of the first element from damage due to an arc across the gap.

Abstract: An insulated switchgear module is disclosed. In one example, the module comprises a vacuum interrupter, current exchange assembly, and end conductors disposed within an insulated housing. The insulated housing further comprises a tank containing an actuator mechanism for actuating the current exchange assembly. An insulating tray within the housing separates the vacuum interrupter from the components in the tank. The insulated tray has a shape that corresponds with the shape of the vacuum interrupter and the shape of the housing.

Abstract: Featured is a particulate and pressure redirection barrier for an electrical breaker as well as a breaker embodying such a barrier. Such a barrier includes first through fifth segments, where the first segment includes a first and second side section and a bottom section that are coupled to each other so as to form a generally U shaped structure. The second segment is coupled to the first side section so it extends outwardly at an angle from the first side section. The third segment is coupled to the second side section so as to extend outwardly and at an angle from the second side section. The fourth segment is coupled to the second segment so as to extend outwardly from and at an angle with respect to the second segment. The fifth segment is coupled to the third segment so as to extend outwardly from and at an angle with respect to the third segment.

Abstract: A key button apparatus is provided. The key button apparatus includes a housing having an opening, a moveable key button, a sealing member configured to seal the opening of the housing, deformed by movement of the key button, and molded of a plurality of elastic bodies made of different materials, and a switch disposed inside of the housing and pressed by deformation of the sealing member.

Abstract: An accessory may be provided with a button controller having a microphone and switches. The switches may include dome switch members and metal switch terminals mounted in a switch module housing structure. The switch module housing structure may include one or more recesses in which electrical components are mounted. A conductive backplate may cover the recesses and may be coupled to the switch module housing structure. A conductive film may be attached to the switch module housing structure over the dome switch members. The conductive film and the conductive backplate may form an electromagnetic interference shield around the electrical components in the recesses. The switch module housing structure may include a non-conductive plastic overmolded onto a metal frame or may be formed from a first shot of non-conductive plastic and a second shot of conductive plastic to form an electromagnetic interference shield for the electrical components.

Abstract: An electrical switch arrangement has a switch housing and a button guided in the switch housing. The button can be brought into two fixed switching states. A display indicates when at least one of the switching states is reached. A U-shaped spring is arranged inside the button approximately at right angles to the direction of movement the button. The spring is guided in a guide track formed in sections of the switch housing.

Abstract: A spout assembly is provided. The spout assembly includes a spout and a spout base. The spout base has a cross-sectional area that is smaller than a spout sized to enclose an electrical switching apparatus electrical coupling. That is, the spout base includes a CT support surface with a cross-sectional area that is smaller than the spout cross-sectional area. Current transformers are disposed upon the spout base CT support surface.

Abstract: Embodiments show an electrical contact position indicator. The indicator includes a mechanical indicator and an accessory actuator configured and adapted to mount in a circuit breaker housing, the accessory actuator being coupled to the mechanical indicator. The mechanical indicator is configured and operable to provide a non-electrical indication of an operational configuration of the electrical contact assembly, and actuate the accessory actuator. The accessory actuator is operable to provide an electrical indication of an operational configuration of the electrical contact assembly. Electrical contact position indicator assemblies and methods of operating the same are provided, as are other aspects.

Abstract: A printed wiring board has a first switch contact pattern, a second switch contact pattern, and a cutting portion that cuts a plating bar formed thereon. A metal dome is arranged to be in contact with the first switch contact pattern and allows the first switch contact pattern and the second switch contact pattern to be conductive by being deformed. A first sheet attached to the printed wiring board via an adhesive has a first opening portion formed in a region where the metal dome is arranged and a second opening portion formed in the region where a cutting portion is formed. A second sheet is attached to the first sheet via the adhesive to cover the first opening portion and the second opening portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a switching device with a switching device housing, having first guiding and supporting recesses on the connecting side and at least one first detent cam that points away from the front face with a first detent surface. A protective cover which is designed as an accessory and which consists of two lateral protective walls and a front face protective wall that connects said lateral walls is equipped with at least one first detent hook, which points towards the front face protective wall with a second detent surface and which can be connected to the first detent cam, on the protective cover end face that points towards the switching device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a touch device comprising at least one first conductive axis, a plurality of second conductive units, a plurality of bridging structures and an insulating layer. The first conductive axis has a plurality of openings in which the second conductive units are located respectively There is a space existed between each of the second conductive units and the corresponding first conductive axis. Each of the majority of the bridging structures are electrically connected to every two adjacent second conductive units in two adjacent first conductive axes. The insulating layer is located between the bridging structure and the first conductive axis. The insulating layer has a plurality of holes exposing the second conductive units respectively, and the bridging structures connect to the second conductive through the holes. In addition, the disclosure also provides an electrostatic shielding method of touch device.

Abstract: A touch panel, a manufacturing method and a display device using the same are provided. The touch panel includes a substrate, a conductive layer, an insulating layer, a shielding layer and a flexible printed circuit board. The conductive layer is disposed on the substrate. The insulating layer is disposed on the conductive layer. The shielding layer is disposed on the insulating layer. The flexible printed circuit board has a ground trace electronically connected to the conductive layer. The shielding layer is electronically connected to the ground trace through at least one conductive through hole.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a touch panel which at least comprises a sensing area, a conductive wire area, and earthing lines. The conductive wire area surrounds the sensing area and is electrically connected to the sensing area, and the conductive wire area comprises a first conductive wire area and a second conductive wire area. The earthing lines are set between the first conductive wire area and the second conductive wire area. The touch panel can efficiently shield signal crosstalk between the first conductive wire area and the second conductive wire area by setting the earthing lines between the first conductive wire area and the second conductive wire area, thereby reducing the influence of signal crosstalk on efficiency of the touch panel.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus includes an operation member which includes an operation portion, a substrate which includes a switch detecting pattern and a ground pattern, and a sheet member which is disposed between the operation member and the substrate and provided with a metal piece for causing the switch detecting pattern to be electrically continuous to the ground pattern according to an operation to the operation portion, wherein the metal piece is in contact with the ground pattern, and the sheet member covers the metal piece with an insulating member in such a manner that at least a part of a surface of the metal piece is exposed.

Abstract: A monitored SCADA Ready Field Test (FT) Switch is disclosed. The monitored switch relates to the incorporation of a monitoring switch for each switch unit in a FT switch to monitor the position of the corresponding switch unit and the FT switch, generally.

Abstract: An electronic device adapted to be mounted on a circuit board is disclosed. A housing is made of an insulative material. The housing includes a first face adapted to oppose the circuit board, a second face and a third face which respectively intersect with the first face. A cover covers a part of the housing and is made of a conductive material. An earth contact member is made of a conductive material and integrally molded with the housing. The earth contact member has a first terminal extending from the first face to the second face and a second terminal disposed on the third face and being in contact with the cover. The first terminal is adapted to be soldered on an earth circuit on the circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical switching device in a motor vehicle includes an anti-ESD device which is formed by a metallic or metal-coated element on a surface of the switching device, with which an earth connection is associated via a defined air gap.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing defining a through hole, a circuit board fixed in the housing, including a switch and a grounding portion connecting with the ground, a fastening member received in the through hole fixed on the housing and contacting the grounding portion, passing static electricity therethrough and defining a mounting hole, and an actuating member received in the mounting hole and contacting the fastening member, and pressing the switch when actuated; wherein the fastening member and the actuating member are conductive.

Abstract: A mobile terminal is provided that includes a housing having an opening formed therein, a cover disposed in the opening of the housing, the cover including at least one light transmission opening, an input switch located beneath the opening of the housing and the at least one light transmission opening, a light emitter to illuminate the at least one light transmission opening, and a light constraining member to direct light from the light emitter towards the light transmission opening and to minimize light emitted from the light emitter from being directed peripherally of the light transmission opening.

Abstract: A key pad assembly and a mobile communication terminal having the same. The key pad assembly comprises: a key pad installed at a front surface of a cover so as to be exposed outwardly; a switching unit arranged at a rear surface of the cover for generating a signal when the key pad is pressed; a signal transmitting unit electrically connected to the switching unit below the switching unit, for transmitting a signal generated from the switching unit; and a supporting plate arranged below the signal transmitting unit and having a guiding portion for inducing the signal transmitting unit to be bent in a direction spaced from a lower surface of the cover, for supporting the signal transmitting unit towards the cover. As the key pad assembly is implemented to be slim, a spatial efficiency of the mobile communication terminal is increased.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus with an electrostatic discharging structure is disclosed. The electronic apparatus includes a key cap, a switch component, a discharging conductor, a grounding point and a circuit board. The switch component is mounted on the circuit board. The key cap is installed on the switch component. The grounding point is used to make contact with the ground of the electronic apparatus and is formed on the circuit board. The discharging conductor extends from a side of the key cap. When the key cap is pressed by a user, a part of the discharging conductor approaches or makes contact with the grounding point.

Abstract: A simple and low-cost electronic function relay is specified, for example an overload relay with a bistable printed circuit board relay module. The relay includes an engagement point for mechanical operation. The relay further includes a separate reset mechanism, which can be coupled to the printed circuit board relay module, and a switching lever, which corresponds with the engagement point, for manual resetting of the printed circuit board relay module to a switched-on position.

Abstract: A circuit breaker includes an elongated movable contact having a contact at one end thereof for flowing a current therethrough and the other end rotatably supported with a holder, and a protection cover made of an insulating material for covering and protecting a movable contact from short circuit and discharge. The protection cover is made of only the insulating material, covers the movable contact, and has elasticity to tightly hold the movable contact.

Abstract: A method and assembly for use with a printed circuit board (PCB), the assembly comprising a relay assembly including a relay housing and a trip free reset assembly mounted within the housing and linked to other relay components mounted within the housing for manually resetting the relay after the relay is tripped and at least one pin linked to at least one of the relay components and including a distal end extending from the housing and suitable for direct connection to the PCB.

Abstract: A switch device includes: an operating portion made of a synthetic resin and having a conductive plating layer formed thereon, the operating portion configured to be inserted into a hole formed on a housing of an apparatus; and a shielding portion made of a synthetic resin and having no conducive plating layer formed thereon, the shielding portion formed separately from the operating portion and covers a gap between the operating portion and the hole from an inner side of the housing. The shielding portion is provided to push a tact of a switch provided at a rear side of the shielding portion when the shielding portion is displaced by a pushing operation of the operating portion. The operating portion is fixed to the shielding portion in a state in which the plating layer thereof being not exposed to the rear side of the shielding portion.

Abstract: A keybutton structure that is composed of the casing 18, the shielding case 10 that is provided with metal-type surface treatment, the keybutton 7 and the printed circuit board 8 that is mounted with a light emitting element, in that the light emitting element 22, such as the LED, is surrounded entirely by the rib 21 that is disposed upright on the shielding case 10. This configuration enables solving of the space problem as well as improvement in the luminous efficiency.

Abstract: An operating device having a static eliminator capable of effectively grounding any static electricity surge through a switch operating button to exterior frame members or to ground within an electronic apparatus, and an electronic apparatus having such an operating device, comprises a rotatable dial for selecting one operation mode from among a plurality of modes, a button disposed in a recess portion in the center of the dial for pushing a switch located in the recess portion at the lower position of the dial, a rotary conductive member disposed within the recess portion provided in the center of the dial and capable of rotating together with the dial, and a fixed conductive member held by a base member for holding the dial. The rotary conductive member and the fixed conductive member are kept in constant contact.

Abstract: An improved connector comprises a circuit breaker terminal having a cold formed, countersink aperture on a top surface of the breaker terminal and an extruded raised ring on the bottom surface of the breaker terminal. The wire connector is a square-shaped element having a plurality of openings for receipt of at least one wire, the circuit breaker terminal and the wire connector shoe. In assembly of the three piece connector, the circuit breaker terminal is inserted into an opening in the wire connector. The wire connector shoe is then inserted into at least one opening in the wire connector and surrounds a portion of the circuit breaker terminal within the wire connector. The wire connector shoe has a protrusion, which is cold formed by displacing shoe material into the countersink aperture on the top surface of the circuit breaker terminal.

Abstract: The present invention provides an improved connector on a terminal of an overload responsive circuit breaker. The connector is inexpensive, readily manufactured and installed and firmly secures a wire connector and wire connector shoe to a circuit breaker terminal, which is electrically coupled to the circuit breaker circuitry. The improved connector of this invention comprises a circuit breaker terminal having a cold formed, countersink aperture on a top surface of the breaker terminal and an extruded raised ring on the bottom surface of the breaker terminal. The wire connector is a square-shaped element having a plurality of openings for receipt of at least one wire, the circuit breaker terminal and the wire connector shoe. In assembly of the three piece connector, the circuit breaker terminal is inserted into an opening in the wire connector.

Abstract: A multilayered structural element which is useful for forming housings for electronic devices such as cellular telephones. The multilayered structural element has sequentially attached layers: (a) thin, flexible polymeric outer film layer, (b) an electronic interface layer, the electronic interface layer comprising a thin, flexible polymeric film layer having a pattern of electrically conductive lines on at least one side thereof; (c) a rigid structural layer; (d) an electromagnetic interference shielding layer; and (e) an optional protective layer.

Abstract: A switch operating unit for a camera is assembled in the switch supporting frame of the front cover thereof and provided with an inner button, an outer button, and a dial for switch operation. Under the buttons and the dial, there is provided a metal supporting plate for supporting same. Under the supporting plate, there is provided a flexible printed circuit (FPC). Since the contact of the supporting plate is in contact with the ground pattern on the FPC, even when static electricity is generated with or applied to those buttons or the dial, such static electricity is directed to the ground through the supporting plate. Thus, the electronic circuit element mounted on the FPC is protected against static electricity.

Abstract: A high frequency relay capable of effectively shielding a signal path, yet reducing a number of the parts forming the shield and the associated structure. The relay has a dielectric base mounting three fixed contacts arranged in a line and defined at upper ends of three contact terminals extending through the base. Two movable contact springs are utilized, each bridging the two adjacent fixed contacts for closing and opening a high frequency signal path between the two adjacent fixed contacts. Upstanding from the base is a pair of electromagnetic shield plates which define a shielded space therebetween for accommodating the three fixed contacts and the two movable contact springs. Each of the shield plates is configured to come into electrical contact with corresponding one of the movable contact springs moved in the contact opening position.

Abstract: A membrane switch structure providing electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection has three layers of insulating material, including two outer layers containing on their inside opposing surfaces printed conductive circuit patterns which may be selectively brought into electrical contact with each other through contact apertures provided in an intermediate insulting layer. An ESD protection circuit is provided in close proximity to at least one of the two outer layers, e.g., by printing the pattern on a backside of one of the outer layers in the same manner that printing of the circuit pattern is carried out. The ESD protection circuit pattern replicates, at least generally, all or a portion of the layout of the conductive circuit patterns. The ESD protection circuit can be efficiently fabricated and offers effective protection of the membrane switches from ESD events that can cause device operation problems in, for example, computer keyboards.

Abstract: An electrically-insulative terminal cover is arranged on the line end of a light industrial-rated circuit breaker to allow a close-fit arrangement between a plurality of such circuit breakers within a common enclosure. The terminal cover is in the form of a top piece and a perpendicular side piece. The top piece comprises a pair of notches for receiving a pair of electrical conductors connecting with a corresponding pair of circuit breaker electrical terminals. The side piece includes a pair of elongated notches adapted for receiving sides of a pair of adjacent circuit breakers. A center side piece between the elongated notches can be press-fit within a combined slot defined by slots in sides of a pair of abutting side walls of adjacent circuit breakers. The top piece provides electric isolation to a top of the electrical terminals while the side piece provides electric isolation to a front of the electrical terminals.