Abstract: An extendable electrical outlet enclosure with a tubular main body, a bezel, a cap, at least one extension tube, and a back plate. The tubular main body has a first end, a second end, and a wall extending between the first end and second end. The tubular main body also has an electrical device support that extends inward from the wall and defines a separation between an electrical plug section and a wiring section. The bezel surrounds an opening in the main body at the first end and allows the cap to removably mount to the electrical enclosure. The at least one extension tube attaches to the tubular main body at the second end and has a leading end, a trailing end, and an outer wall extending between the leading end and the trailing end. The back plate couples with the at least one extension tube at the trailing end.

Abstract: An electrical connector is essentially composed of a pair of half housings opposite to each other in a longitudinal direction to commonly form a receiving cavity for receiving a CPU. Each half housing is equipped with a plurality of contacts with corresponding contacting sections upwardly extending into the receiving cavity for mating with the CPU. A single pick-up cap includes a plate with a plurality of claws adapted to be engaged within locking recesses in exterior sides of the half housings, a plurality of positioning blocks adapted to extend into the receiving cavity so as to cooperate with the claws to sandwich the periphery wall of the housing therebetween in the longitudinal direction for securing the half housings to the pick-up cap. Therefore, both the pair of half housings may be grasped by the single pick-up cap for mounting and soldering to PCB at the same time.

Abstract: In accordance with at least one aspect of this disclosure, a controller for an aircraft electrical system includes, a software safe module. In embodiments, the software safe module can be configured to determine whether there was a sudden power failure upon controller initialization, and cause operation of the controller in a software safe mode if there was a sudden power failure such that manual intervention is required to leave the software safe mode to prevent repetitive power failure of the controller.

Abstract: Systems and methods involve a portable electronic computing device, the system includes a case section including two apertures with a channel extending therebetween, and cover assembly including two plug portions with a mid portion extending therebetween, the two apertures, channel, two plug portions and mid portion sized and oriented, respectively, for coupling of the cover assembly with case section. In addition, other aspects are described in the claims, drawings, and text forming a part of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Protective cover devices for associated electrical connectors include a one-piece molded polymeric body including at least one of: (i) at least one stud that is closely slidably received into a corresponding socket of the connector; (ii) a skirt that comprises a recess that receives at least part of the electrical connector therein. The protective cover device is adapted to be engaged with the associated electrical connector to inhibit contact between a surrounding corrosive atmosphere and at least one electrical contact of the associated electrical connector.

Abstract: A plug cap assembly for use on a plug (10) comprises a plug cap (20) configured for releasable arrangement on at least a part of a plug head portion, and comprises a flexible connection member (21) having a first end and a second end, a flexible connection (23) between a cap top portion (26) and said second end, and a connection element (24; 24?) releasably connected to the plug or to a cable (9). The flexible connection member may be moved with respect to the connection element and a suspended length (1) may be adjusted such that it is less than a distance (d) between the suspension structure (25) and an adjacent vehicle body (3).

Abstract: A housing has a first positioning hole that penetrates the housing in the vertical direction. A suction cap includes a suction plate part to be sucked by a suction nozzle, and a plurality of positioning protrusion parts, each of which is to be inserted into a first positioning hole of the housing of an input/output board-side connector and a CPU board-side connector in the state where the suction cap holds the input/output board-side connector and the CPU board-side connector. Each positioning protrusion part is inserted into each corresponding first positioning hole in the state where the suction cap holds the input/output board-side connector and the CPU board-side connector, which achieves the positioning of the input/output board-side connector and the CPU board-side connector with respect to the suction cap.

Abstract: A connector unit for a vehicle includes a connection connector to connect an external connector, and a support member to support the connection connector. The support member includes a cover attachment part attached to a vehicle cover, and a connector support to support the connection connector.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a connector cover configured to be used in an ultrasonic probe connector and an ultrasonic probe assembly. The connector cover includes a case, and a coupling device disposed at one end portion in the case and configured to be coupled to the connector. The coupling device includes a body including a fastening portion configured to be coupled to a connector protrusion provided to protrude from the connector toward a first direction, and a rotating shaft connected to the case and the body, and the connector cover is configured to be coupled to the connector along a second direction.

Abstract: Various embodiments of an interconnect device and modules and systems that utilize such interconnect device are disclosed. In one or more embodiments, the interconnect device can include a printed circuit board (PCB). The PCB can include a substrate forming a resiliently deflectable element, a conductive material disposed on the substrate, and an electrical contact disposed on the resiliently deflectable element and electrically coupled to the conductive material. The interconnect device can also include a connector that includes a connecting pin configured to electrically couple with the electrical contact of the resiliently deflectable element of the PCB and cause the resiliently deflectable element to deflect when the element contacts the connecting pin.

Abstract: A plug-in connector element includes an electrically conductive contact element, a housing, a contact protection element, and a temperature sensor accommodated at least in part within the contact protection element. The contact protection element is disposed so that, between the housing and the contact protection element, access to the electrically conductive contact element is prevented for an object having a diameter above a defined value. The temperature sensor measures a temperature of the electrically conductive contact element.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a multifunctional outdoor waterproof wall lamp including a waterproof lamp. The top end of the waterproof lamp is provided with a second connecting hole, and a multifunctional sensor is attached to the top end of the waterproof lamp.

Abstract: The present invention provides a terminal electrical connector, which includes a terminal unit and a rotating cap. The terminal unit includes a terminal unit body, one or a plurality of electrical terminals provided inside the terminal unit body, and a torsion spring positioned on the terminal unit body. A limiting groove for limiting a pivotal stroke and a first positioning groove for positioning a first end of the torsion spring are provided on an outer peripheral side of the terminal unit body. The rotating cap includes a cap body, and one or a plurality of locking blocks provided on the cap body for locking on another terminal electrical connector. A sliding block and a second positioning groove are provided on an inner circumference of the cap body. The sliding block is used for limiting the pivotal stroke of the rotating cap relative to the terminal unit body, and the torsion spring is used for inertially returning the rotating cap to a position of a reset angle relative to the terminal unit body.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector and the pick-up cap assembled upon the housing of the electrical connector. A plurality of contacts are disposed in the housing and covered by the pick-up cap. The pick-up cap includes a pair of first side walls, and the housing includes a pair of first side faces corresponding to the pair of corresponding first side walls. Each first side face forms a pair of locking recesses. Each first side wall includes an operation section and a pair of latches. The operation section includes a cavity in the first side wall and a raised section above the cavity. Each latch includes a spring arm, and a hook located at the end of the spring arm and engaged within the corresponding locking recess. The latch is located within the boundary of the housing without extending beyond the corresponding side face.

Abstract: A nozzle cap includes a cap body defining a first body end and a second body end, the cap body defining a circumferential wall extending from the first body end towards the second body end; an antenna cover circumferentially overlapping a portion of the circumferential wall, the antenna cover defining an inner cover surface facing the circumferential wall, an antenna cavity defined between the inner cover surface and the portion of the circumferential wall; and an antenna printed circuit board (“PCB”) strip positioned within the antenna cavity, the antenna PCB strip secured in facing engagement with the inner cover surface.

Abstract: A wiring protection device includes a main body that defines a cavity for receipt of an associated lug of an associated wiring harness. The wiring protection device also includes a first locking member that is slidably received in the main body to define a lock, position that engages the associated lug to prevent removal of the associated lug from the main body and an unlock position that does not engage the associated lug and allows removal and installation of the associated lug out of and into the main body.

Abstract: A fixing sleeve firmly fixes a plug to a socket. The fixing sleeve has two half-shells, which delimit a receiving space for receiving at least one part of the plug. A fastener is arranged adjacently to a plug-side end face of the fixing sleeve. An injector assembly includes an injector with a socket, a cable fastened to the plug, and the fixing sleeve.

Abstract: A drive caddy assembly comprises a plastic frame and a plastic faceplate that includes a plastic tab and a plastic spring that moves along a spring axis that is perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the drive caddy assembly. The plastic spring is configured to compress from a resting state along the spring axis without moving perpendicular to the spring axis during insertion of the drive caddy assembly into a drive receptacle of a storage server, and is further configured to return to the resting state when the drive caddy assembly is fully seated in the drive receptacle. The plastic tab extends from a side of the plastic spring and is configured to engage with the drive receptacle in a manner that translates a force on the drive caddy assembly along the longitudinal axis into a force on the plastic spring along the spring axis.

Abstract: A nozzle cap includes a cap body defining a first body end and a second body end, the cap body defining a circumferential wall extending from the first body end towards the second body end; an antenna cover circumferentially overlapping a portion of the circumferential wall, the antenna cover defining an inner cover surface facing the circumferential wall, an antenna cavity defined between the inner cover surface and the portion of the circumferential wall; and an antenna printed circuit board (“PCB”) strip positioned within the antenna cavity, the antenna PCB strip secured in facing engagement with the inner cover surface.

Abstract: A holder bracket for extension cord receptacle head having a base plate and one or more clips, hooks, claws, or latches for receiving and securing to a surface a receptacle head of an electrical extension cord. The clips, hooks, claws, or latches provide flexibility which allow for easy intentional insertion and removal of the receptacle head of the electrical extension cord, sufficient retention force to allow single-handed plugging and unplugging of electrical plugs into and out of the receptacle head, and a forceful release feature to prevent or reduce trip hazards that may be posed by the electrical extension cord.

Abstract: Novel tools and techniques are provided for implementing an enclosure for protecting at least one connector of a cable. In some embodiments, an enclosure comprises an enclosure housing. The enclosure housing includes a first part and a second part. The first part of the enclosure housing is attached to the second part of the enclosure housing. The first part of the enclosure housing and the second part of the enclosure housing together define a chamber to fully enclose a connector assembly and a connector housing the at least one connector of the cable. The enclosure includes at least one opening disposed at a first end of the enclosure housing. The at least one opening is configured to allow a boot of the at least one connector or the cable of the at least one connector to extend through the at least one opening.

Abstract: A battery clamp having a first inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a second inner metal battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion, a first outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the first inner metal battery clamp, and a second outer insulating battery clamp member having a handle portion and a clamp portion connected to the second inner metal battery clamp. The first inner metal battery clamp member and/or the second inner metal battery clamp member having an inclined connection plate for connection with a battery cable, the inclined connect plate configured to allow a user to access the inclined access plate with a tool while avoiding interference with the handle portions of the battery clamp.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a body having an accommodating hole running vertically therethrough, and a conductive terminal accommodated in the accommodating hole. The conductive terminal includes: an upper terminal, having an upper base and an upper elastic arm formed by extending from the upper base; an upper connecting member, fixed on the upper base in a front-rear direction to be connected to a first strip; a lower terminal, electrically connected with the upper terminal and having a lower base and a lower elastic arm extending from the lower base; and a lower connecting member, fixed on the lower base in the front-rear direction to be connected to a second strip. The upper terminal, the lower terminal, the upper connecting member and the lower connecting member are formed separately. The upper extending portion and the lower extending portion are provided side by side and jointly positioned in the accommodating hole.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a protecting cover and a board edge connector. The protecting cover is used to a board edge connector. An insulating housing of the board edge connector comprises a board edge slot and a tower portion at least positioned at an end of the board edge slot. Two positions of the tower portion provide a guiding groove and a pair of clamping arms, the guiding groove and the pair of clamping arms are spaced apart from each other, therefore, in the mating process and the unmating process, it maintains stable path and position and provides a holding force. A side edge portion of the protecting cover comprises a stopping block. The stopping block can correspondingly stop onto an inner wall of the tower portion, prevent warpage or deflection deformation of the insulating housing.

Abstract: An anchor device for a floor, the anchor device comprising an article securing arrangement to which an article can be secured. The article has a moveable securing mechanism. The article securing arrangement defines a cavity to receive the moveable securing mechanism, and the article securing arrangement includes a co-operating means to co-operate with the moveable securing mechanism in the cavity and secure the article to the anchor device. The anchor device has a height which is no more than 30 mm.

Abstract: The connector system of the present invention includes a crimp housing and a floating block. A passage extending in a longitudinal direction is formed in the crimp housing. The floating block is disposed in the passage of the crimp housing and has an interior passage extending in the longitudinal direction for receiving a back post of a connector. The floating block may make limited three-dimensional movements with respect to the crimp housing. The connectors seated in the connector system of the present invention may be independently moved with respect to each other thereby properly aligning with an adapter.

Abstract: A universal serial bus (USB) cover connecting structure of an electronic product is provided, including a USB cover, covering a USB port of the electronic product, and disposed on a case of the electronic product. A first extending part and a second extending part are disposed on opposite ends of the USB cover, and a first gap and a second gap are formed between the first extending part, the second extending part, and sidewalls of the USB cover, so that while one of first and second extending parts is pressed, the other one of the first and second extending parts will be lifted, thereby forming a digging position for a finger to easily pull the USB cover out. Costs of molds and production are reduced due to removal of a groove.

Abstract: A wire cover (30) is to be mounted on a housing (10) having wires (W) drawn out from a wire draw-out surface (12) on a rear end and including a cut portion (25) open in an outer peripheral surface and includes a tubular holding portion (31) configured to surround an outer periphery of the housing (10), and a projection (38) formed on an inner surface of the tubular holding portion (31) and configured to restrict forward separation of the housing (10) from the tubular holding portion (31) by being fit into the cut portion (25). Since a front stop wall to which a front surface of the housing (10) is to be locked need not be formed on a front end of the tubular holding portion (31), miniaturization in a front-rear direction can be realized.

Abstract: A coaxial connector has a selectively engageable radio frequency interference shield.

Abstract: An electrical outlet safety cover consisting of a cover plate and removable caps to cover and prevent access by children to underlying electrical outlet. The cover plate replaces a standard electrical cover plate on an electrical outlet and fastens to the electrical outlet with an attachment screw in the center of the safety cover. The rear side of the cover plate is provided with slot housings on the top sides and bottom on each electrical socket access opening into which legs, provided on the child-proof safety caps, insert as a means of fastening or removing the caps over the electrical outlet. A slot housing surrounds each slot to prevent the legs on the safety cap from inserting too far inward when inserting or removing the caps from the cover plate. The caps are sufficiently large to cover the attachment screw and to prevent choking by a child.

Abstract: Various apparatus and methods of electrically connecting a packaged integrated circuit to a circuit board are disclosed. In one aspect, an apparatus includes a first frame to be mounted on the circuit board and having a first end. An insulating housing is adapted to be mounted on the circuit board and positioned in the first frame. A second frame is pivotally coupled to the first frame. The second frame includes two spaced-apart rail members and a cross member coupled to and between the rail members opposite the first end of the second frame. The rail members are operable to receive the packaged integrated circuit. The second frame has at least one engagement member to engage a first portion of the insulating housing when the second frame is pivoted toward the insulating housing. A third frame is pivotally coupled to the first frame to apply force to the packaged integrated circuit.

Abstract: An endoscope including: an endoscope shaft having an outer tube and an inner tube rotatable relative to each other, the outer tube radially surrounding the inner tube; a first optical assembly disposed in a distal region of the endoscope shaft and being accommodated in and/or operated by the outer tube; a second optical assembly disposed in the distal region and being accommodated in the inner tube; an axial bearing arranged between the outer tube and the inner tube in a proximal region of the endoscope shaft wherein the axial bearing includes an outer ring associated with the outer tube and an inner ring associated with the inner tube; and a fixing device for the axial bearing, the fixing device including a first elastomer body provided for the outer ring of the axial bearing and/or a second elastomer body provided for the inner ring of the axial bearing.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector and a cover set used with the connector. The connector includes an insulative housing and a plurality of contacts retained in the housing. Each contact extends beyond both the upper surface and the lower surface of the base of the housing. The cover set includes an upper cover and a lower cover independently detachably attached to the housing and respectively covering the upper portion and the lower portion of the housing for protecting the extending exposed contacts wherein the upper cover further provides holding/suction device for mounting the connector to the printed circuit board after the lower cover is removed.

Abstract: A device-side connector (10) includes a plurality of male terminals (11) and a locking portion (13) for locking a mating connector. The male terminals (11) and the locking portion (13) are disposed on a peripheral surface of a device having a hollow cylindrical shape. The locking portion (13) is disposed side by side with the plurality of male terminals (11) on an outer peripheral surface of the device.

Abstract: A bracket to lock cell phone chargers or other electronic chargers to an electrical outlet into which they are plugged. This is to prevent unauthorized borrowing, theft or other removal of said chargers or charging wires.

Abstract: A functionally integrated detachable photovoltaic module junction box has a base part and an upper cover part. The base part has string ports and two power supply ports. The string port electrically connects to strings on a photovoltaic module. The upper cover part has a circuit board therein. The circuit board has an optimizing and monitoring circuit and multiple electrical connection pieces connected to the optimizing and monitoring circuit. The electrical connection pieces are detachably connected to the string ports and the power supply port on the base part, for the optimizing and monitoring circuit to perform such functions as component optimization, monitoring, communication and shutdown on the photovoltaic module. Use of the junction box reduces the production, assembly and maintenance costs. When the junction box requires maintenance, only the upper cover part is needed to be replaced, thereby quickly completing the repair.

Abstract: A pick and place cap is configured to facilitate picking and placing a connector when the cap is assembled to the connector. The cap includes a first wall defining a width, W, and a length, L of the cap. A second wall extends perpendicularly from the first wall and defines a height, H, of the cap. The cap also includes spaced apart parallel first, second, and third ribs extending from the first and second walls. Each of the first, second, and third ribs have the same first width, W1, and the same first height, H1. The first width and first height are less than the respective width and height of the cap. The cap includes spaced apart parallel fourth and fifth ribs disposed between and parallel to the second and third ribs. The fourth and fifth ribs are spaced part from the second wall and extend from the first wall. Each of the fourth and fifth ribs have the same second height, H2, which is greater than the first height, H1.

Abstract: A waterproof apparatus includes a case having a communication hole that allows an inside and an outside of the case to communicate with each other, and a waterproof cap that closes the communication hole, wherein a first contact surface and a second contact surface extend in the communication hole and at different levels, wherein the waterproof cap includes a plate-like first elastic member that is longer than the communication hole in a long-side direction of the communication hole, and a second elastic member attached to a surface of the first elastic member, the surface facing the communication hole, and wherein when the first elastic member that is in a bent state is brought into contact with the first contact surface, the waterproof cap is retained on an inner wall of the communication hole with a restoring force exerted by the first elastic member.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a housing, a socket which is placed in the housing and includes a first protruding member having a first terminal connectable to a first connector and a second connector, a second protruding member having a second terminal connectable to the second connector, and one recess which is formed around the first protruding member and the second protruding member and between the first protruding member and the second protruding member, and a tilt restraining member configured to restrain the first connector fitted with the first protruding member from tilting toward the second protruding member.

Abstract: A preconnectorized outdoor cable streamlines the deployment of optical waveguides into the last mile of an optical network. The preconnectorized outdoor cable includes a cable and at least one plug connector. The plug connector is attached to a first end of the cable, thereby connectorizing at least one optical waveguide. The cable has at least one optical waveguide, at least one tensile element, and a cable jacket. Various cable designs such as figure-eight or flat cables may be used with the plug connector. In preferred embodiments, the plug connector includes a crimp assembly having a crimp housing and a crimp band. The crimp housing has two half-shells being held together by the crimp band for securing the at least one tensile element. When fully assembled, the crimp housing fits into a shroud of the preconnectorized cable. The shroud aides in mating the preconnectorized cable with a complimentary receptacle.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector with an insulative housing retaining a plurality of conductive contacts therein, and a clip positioned by one end of the housing and adapted to be mounted upon a loading cavity in the housing. The clip includes a mounting section for mounting to the PCB, and a holding section forming a holding cavity for holding the CPU wherein the holding section is rotatable relative to the mounting section and adapted to be downwardly pressed by the load plate which is pivotally mounted by the other end of the housing opposite to the clip.

Abstract: A system includes a vehicle network integrated in an electric vehicle and a display device disposed in the electric vehicle. The display device is communicatively coupled to the vehicle network. The system also includes a computer processor communicatively coupled to the vehicle network and logic executable by the computer processor. The logic is configured to implement a method. The method includes monitoring, over the vehicle network, components relating to a charging function of the electric vehicle and determining from data resulting from the monitoring factors affecting the charging function. The method also includes processing the data to determine an impact of the factors and displaying results of the processing on the display device.

Abstract: An exemplary safety cover for a power panel includes at least one body, at least one connector, and at least one gripping portion. The body has a first surface and a second surface substantially parallel to and spaced apart from the first surface. A perimeter wall extends between at least a portion of a perimeter of the first surface to at least a portion of a perimeter of the second surface. The connector has a perimeter wall that extends from the second surface of the body to a distal end. A plurality of relief areas are located in the perimeter wall proximate the distal end of the connector. The connector also includes at least one stop that is spaced apart from the distal end of the perimeter wall. The connector is configured to removably engage at least one of a connector and an opening of the power panel.

Abstract: An electric circuit jumper cable assembly having a plurality of leads electrically connected serially at first ends of the leads to form an electrical junction within a bus within a housing; a plurality of terminals individually connected at second ends of the leads, each terminal having: a base, an electrically conductive tip in the base electrically connected to one of the leads; and a cover element relative to the base that selectively shields at least a portion of the electrically conductive tip. The electric circuit jumper cable assembly is useful for convenient testing of electrical circuits.

Abstract: A lock device for electronic apparatus includes a lock body and a lock-operating unit. The lock body is configured for correspondingly plugging into a port on an electronic apparatus and has at least one protruded section formed therein for tightly abutting on a protrusion located to one lateral side of a plurality of terminals in the port, so that the lock body is locked to the port. And, the lock body locked to the port can be pulled out of the port only with a specific corresponding lock-operating unit.

Abstract: A housing assembly for a waterproof connector includes a housing, a sealing device, and a protective cover. The housing has a sealing chamber receiving a seal. The sealing device is movable to cover the seal in the sealing chamber. The protective cover covers the seal and the sealing device.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector housing 10 provided with cavities 13 for accommodating terminal fittings and connectable to a mating connector, a cover 50 configured to cover wires pulled out from the connector housing 10 by being mounted on a cover mounting surface 10A side of the connector housing 10 opposite to a connection surface, locking pieces 55 deflectably provided on both side surfaces of the cover 50 and configured to lock the cover 50 to the connector housing 10 by projecting toward the connector housing 10, and protection walls 37 provided on the connector housing 10, the other locking piece 55 coming into contact with the protection wall 37 when being pushed in an unlocking direction when one of the locking pieces 55 is unlocked and the cover 50 is inclined with respect to the connector housing 10.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is used for connecting to a chip module. The electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector and a dust-proof cover. The electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals and a shell covering the insulative housing. The insulative housing includes a second cavity for receiving the chip module. The shell defines an opening corresponding to the second cavity. The dust-proof cover includes a dust-proof portion covering the opening and a pair of inclined pushing portions protruding from the dust-proof portion to the second cavity. The dust-proof cover has a plurality of supporting portions for supporting the dust-proof portion. The supporting portions separate from the shell when the inclined pushing portion is pushed by the chip module, and the dust-proof cover separates from the electrical connector.

Abstract: A smart plug system includes, in an embodiment, a smart plug that may be securable to an electrical outlet by way of an anti-theft device. The anti-theft device may include in an embodiment: a body securable to the electrical outlet; and a protrusion that extends from the body and which may extend into an aperture of the smart plug to secure the smart plug to the electrical outlet when the smart plug is plugged into an electrical outlet. In an embodiment, the smart plug may be configured to be customizable in appearance by including a plurality of different covers that may be secured to a face of the smart plug.

Abstract: An electronic smoking system (50) is disclose that comprises a mobile telephone (52) having a carrying case (152) and an electronic smoking apparatus (100) that fits within the carrying case.