Abstract: An electrical connector includes an electrically conductive contact element (122) and a support (70). The contact element (122) is supported by an intermediate element (120) made of an elastically deformable material and connected to the support (70). An electrical connection assembly including a connector of the type is also described.

Abstract: A micro-inverter assembly for use in a photovoltaic system includes a housing, a direct current (DC)-to-alternating current (AC) micro-inverter disposed within the housing, and a DC connector electrically coupled to the DC-to-AC micro-inverter. The DC connector is positioned within a recess formed in a bottom surface of the housing such that at least one electrical contact of the DC connector is accessible from outside the housing. According to alternative embodiments, the DC connector comprises a plug-and-play connector constructed for one of a rotational engagement and a translational engagement with a DC connector of a photovoltaic (PV) panel.

Abstract: A cover of a connector has axis portions and first and second cover contact points. A housing has axis receiving portions and first through third contact portions. The axis portions are received by the axis receiving portions, and the cover is attached to the housing to be placed at any one of an open position, a closed position and a locked position. The first contact portions are exposed in the axis receiving portions. When the cover is placed at the locked position, the axis portions are face the first contact portions from beneath, and the second cover contact points are face the second contact portions from beneath. When the cover is placed at the closed position, the first cover contact points do not touch the third contact portions. When the cover is placed at the locked position, the first cover contact points touch the third contact portions.

Abstract: A candle apparatus for emitting light includes a tubular housing having a first end, a second end, and an internal cavity between the first and second ends. The first end is closed to limit access to and from the internal cavity via the first end, and the second end is open to allow access to and from the internal cavity via the second end. The apparatus also includes a receiver disposed within the internal cavity and adjacent the first end of the tubular housing for providing an electrical interconnection to a power source, and a light bulb (e.g., light-emitting diode (LED), incandescent) disposed within the internal cavity and electrically interconnected to the receiver. A tool for removing the bulb may optionally be provided and, when combined with the candle apparatus may form a kit.

Abstract: An electric motor of an electric submersible pump is electrically isolated from a power conduit for diagnostic testing of the power conduit and wet connection components in place within a wellbore. The electric motor is electrically connected to the power conduit through a wet connection assembly having motor leads in electrical connection with a transfer contact and a receptacle assembly disposed on a tubing string having a supply contact electrically connected to the power conduit. Electric power flows through the power conduit, through the supply contact, through the transfer contact, and through the motor leads to the motor. The supply contact and the transfer contact are separated by a sliding sleeve that hydraulically inserts between the contacts, insulating the transfer contact and grounding the supply contact for testing. The contacts may also be separated by a relative rotation of the assemblies that grounds the supply contact for testing.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a system for identifying a cable path may be provided. The system may include a cable set operable to transmit data, the cable set comprising power delivery wires designed to transmit electrical power. The cable set may also comprise two adapters proximate respective ends of the cable set, the first adapter operable to be coupled to a signal generator operable to transmit electrical power across the power delivery wires. In some embodiments, the cable set may further comprise a circuit coupled to the power delivery wires of the cable set, the circuit operable to receive electrical power from the signal generator and allow at least a portion of the electrical power to continue across the power delivery wires. The cable set may further comprise an indicator coupled to the circuit and operable to emit light when electrical power from the circuit is received at the indicator.

Abstract: The invention relates to a Switch connector for mounting on a printed circuit board, adapted to receive a mating connector in an insertion direction along an insertion axis. The switch connector comprises a shield, a contact element, and a contact spring having at least one fixed leg, at least one elastically deflectable switching leg, and at least one spring bend, the fixed leg and the switching leg extending from the spring bend in a common direction and passing the insertion axis. The switching leg is adapted to be moved by insertion of the mating connector from a rest position, at which the switching leg exerts a spring force onto the contact element, to a switching position, at which the switching leg is spaced apart from the contact element, at least one spring force flux that in the rest position is generated by the switching leg and guided in a closed loop to the fixed leg. To increase the reliability of the switching function, the shield is arranged in the closed loop of the spring force flux.

Abstract: A power source circuit shut off device includes a plug having a terminal metal fitting and a housing to which the terminal metal fitting is attached, and a plug attachment section having a second terminal metal fitting and a second housing to which the second terminal metal fitting is attached. The housing has a second opening section at its side face perpendicular to its bottom face at a second housing side, the second opening section being adapted for attaching the terminal metal fitting to the housing. The terminal metal fitting and the second terminal metal fitting are connected to the second housing. The second housing has a closing wall which closes the second opening section in a state that the housing is positioned at the terminal contact position at which the housing is not yet accommodated in the second housing.

Abstract: A field rephaseable metering device is provided including at least three distribution buses including two side buses and a center bus, the center bus having a vertical center line. At least one meter socket is provided having a vertical center line offset from the vertical center line of said center bus, each meter socket including a first line terminal and a second line terminal. At least two line straps are provided, each having a first end configured for connecting with one of the first or second line terminals, and a second elongate end configured to be selectively connectable to one of the side buses associated with its line terminal or the center bus. When each line strap is positioned to connect one of the line terminals with one of the distribution buses, a longitudinal axis of each line strap is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of each distribution bus.

Abstract: A power storage apparatus having a battery unit housed in a case includes external terminals of positive and negative poles for providing, from outside the case, electrical connection to corresponding positive and negative poles of the battery unit; and electronic parts, wherein only when a connection with the battery unit is cut from at least one of the external terminals of both the poles, the electronic parts can be accessed.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for jumping a pin connections in an electrical device are provided. The electrical device can be a vehicle having a data link connector that once mated with the apparatus, such a jumping connector that will jump at least two pin connections in the data link connector. The jumping connector can also have dip switches that be in the active or inactive state. In the active state, the dip switch will cause a connection to one of the pin connectors on the electrical device while the inactive state, the dip switch will not cause a connection to one of the pin connectors on the electrical device.

Abstract: An element, such as a plug on a VGA cable, can communicate with a media storage unit to enable or disable media storage.

Abstract: A connector device includes an inserting connector and a receiving connector, wherein the receiving connector is connected to the electronic device; the receiving connector includes a single control plug terminal and two electric power jack terminals made of a conductor material, the electric power jack terminals being configured to receive the supply of the electric power; the control plug terminal can be extended and retracted in an inserting direction of the receiving connector; the inserting connector is connected to the electric power source; the inserting connector includes a control jack terminal corresponding to the control plug terminal and two electric power plug terminals corresponding to the two electric power jack terminals; and the control jack terminal includes a control switch.

Abstract: A manually operated transfer-type switch has an electrically interlocked isolating plug and plugboard arrangement to isolate two power supplies, e.g., utility and electric generator, from one another. The switch functions to connect electrical loads with either the utility or generator power supply without performing making and breaking of current. The plug is engaged with the plugboard in a first position for supplying utility power and in a second position for providing generator power. A locking arrangement prevents the disengagement of the plug from the plugboard when power is supplied from either the utility or from the generator.

Abstract: A power cable has LEDs embedded the connectors at both ends. Switches at both ends are used to selectively energize the LEDs. Actuating a switch on one end of the cable will light up an identifying LED on the other end of that same cable and optionally at both ends of that cable.

Abstract: An interconnectable 3-way switch system for electric cable wiring is provided for controlling a fixture. First and second switch enclosures each have an input port and an output port and a toggle switch. Each switch enclosure has a cam having cam arms movable between a first position where the arms electrically connect and close return bus cam contact points of adjacent return bus segments and a second position where the arms electrically connect and close a power bus cam contact point of a power bus segment to a return bus segment. The first switch enclosure has the cam arms in the first position and the second switch enclosure having the cam arms in the second position. Each switch enclosure has a segmented power bus, a segmented second power bus, a segmented return bus and a ground bus extending between input ports and said output ports.

Abstract: A power cable has LEDs embedded the connectors at both ends. Switches at both ends are used to selectively energize the LEDs. Actuating a switch on one end of the cable will light up an identifying LED on the other end of that same cable and optionally at both ends of that cable.

Abstract: A tail cap assembly for a light beam generator includes a jack, while a remote dual switch connected by a cable to a plug is removably connectable to the tail cap jack. The remote dual switch preferably includes a momentary tape switch and a pushbutton actuable CONSTANT ON/OFF switch in a resilient housing that is removably securable to a rail of a rail mount structure secured to a firearm or other gun.

Abstract: The present invention is a lamp system for use in a light string system comprising a light assembly and a socket assembly. The light assembly comprises a light source, a base in communication with the light source, and a bypass activating system. The socket assembly comprises a socket adapted to receive the light assembly and a bypass mechanism having a first position and a second position. The bypass activating system is adapted to move the bypass mechanism between the first and second positions.

Abstract: A switch for selectively interconnecting wires of electric cable provides an enclosure having an input port and an output port and a toggle switch. A cam having cam arms is movable between a first position where the arms electrically connect and close contact points of return bus segments and a second position where the arms electrically connect and close contact points of a power bus segment and a return bus segment. A power bus extends in segments between the input port and the output port and has a main contact point selectively opened and closed by the toggle switch. The power bus has a power bus cam contact point selectively opened and closed by the cam. A return bus extends in segments between the input port and the output port and has return bus cam contact points selectively opened and closed by the cam. A ground bus extends between the input port and the output port. A second power bus and an auxiliary cam can be added for various three way switch wiring configurations.

Abstract: An apparatus that connects generator power, from a generator to a hard-wired load, the load being connected in circuit to a load power switch that switches power to the load. The apparatus includes a connection box, an input connector, and a two-position switch adapted to being connected in circuit with the generator and with a utility source.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical thermostatic cord assembly and a method of manufacturing the same. The cord assembly includes an electrical subassembly, a protective cap, and a one-piece body. The electrical subassembly includes a thermally sensitive switch mechanism. The protective cap is disposed on at least a portion of the switch mechanism. The one-piece body is molded over the electrical subassembly such that a portion of the protective cap is exposed to allow the switch mechanism to respond to ambient temperature changes.

Abstract: A device for de-energizing an energized branch electrical circuit is described, as well as related processes. The device includes a circuit breaker, which itself includes a breaker switch, an input terminal for receiving current, and an output terminal for directing current out of the breaker. A plug is also incorporated into the device, so that the device can be inserted into an electrical receptacle in the branch electric circuit. One or more power indicators, such as an LED light or voltmeter, are also incorporated into the device. When the device is plugged into a receptacle of the branch circuit, the breaker switch can then be turned on, resulting in a short-circuit, which de-energizes the branch electrical circuit. The device may also include a holder, which is capable of retaining at least one electrical adapter.

Abstract: An electrical circuit interrupter for a conventional electrical plug is provided that be mounted on a wall electrical socket or on the plug itself. Adaptable to either 2-prong or 3-prong electrical plugs, a toggle switch either turns on or off the circuit from the plug to the wall socket.

Abstract: A light unit for use in a series circuit has a mechanical switch for providing an alternate circuit path around the leads of a bulb when the bulb is loose or removed. The mechanical switch is biased toward a closed position such that, when the bulb is removed from the light unit, the switch closes to provide the alternate circuit path. The switch is displaced to an open position when a bulb is secured to the light unit to break the alternate circuit path and route electricity through the bulb. A shunt assembly having a high resistance element and a retainer can be secured within a socket cavity of the light unit.

Abstract: A receptacle will contact points for a switch includes a single-molded base to receive a receptacle with a few conducting metal plates therein. Each conducting metal plate has a portion extending outwardly as a connecting point with a ping, and a contact point that forms part of a control circuit of the switch.

Abstract: A shock-resistant electrical outlet is designed to prevent the application of power to the outlet only when a standard electrical plug is inserted nearly all of the way into the outlet. This is accomplished by providing at least two normally open switches in series circuit between the voltage line contact and an internal voltage contact which is engaged by the voltage prong of an electrical plug inserted into the outlet. The switches are closed by switch actuators located for simultaneous engagement by both the neutral and voltage prongs of an electrical plug when it is nearly fully inserted into the outlet to complete a circuit between the line voltage contact and the internal voltage contact in the voltage slot of the outlet.

Abstract: An electrical connector (305) with a conductive contact (420) that self-aligns via formed notches (425). The contact (420) also includes an opening (503) formed in a central region thereof for mating with a snap protrusion within an insulator (415) and flexibly holding it in place allowing the contact (420) to float within the insulator (415). The connector (305) additionally includes a plug that is inserted and retained into an aperture formed in the insulator (415). The connector (305) is rotated and electrically couples the contact (420) with the conductive member (310), thereby allowing alternating current (AC) power to flow through the connector (305).

Abstract: A power plug includes a seat having a base and a post, first and second conductive plates projecting upwardly from the base, first and second power plug blades projecting through the base, and a switch mounted rotatably on the post and having an end wall disposed above the base, a peripheral wall surrounding the first and second conductive plates, and a bridging plate mounted on the peripheral wall. The switch is turnable about the post between a first position, in which the bridging plate bridges the first and second conductive plates, and a second position, in which the bridging plate disconnects the first and second conductive plates.

Abstract: A low profile, two pole, plunger-type safety switch and connector assembly includes a switch housing and switch components are supported within the housing interior region. An actuator extends exteriorly though the housing opening and is moveable along a linear path of travel between two positions, one position of the actuator corresponding to an undepressed position and a second position of the actuator corresponding to a depressed position. Terminals of the switch assembly terminate in conductive male contacts extending through a side wall of the switch housing substantially perpendicular to the path of travel of the actuator. The connector assembly includes a connector housing supporting four female terminals sized to snugly receive respective different ones of the four male contacts when the connector housing engages the switch housing. Extending arms of a flexible, electrically conductive shorting member contact a center two of the female terminals.