Abstract: A data card includes a casing, a circuit board in the casing, a plug electrically connected with the circuit board and a cap part capable of covering the plug; wherein one end of the casing is provided with the plug; a card slot is defined in the casing at a joint of the casing and the plug, and the cap part covers a notch of the card slot when the plug is inserted into the cap part. The invention is mainly used in wireless data signal receiving or transmitting device.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) for insertion of a first plug (800) along a mating direction. The electrical connector includes an insulative housing (1) and a contact module (3) assembled to the insulative housing. The insulative housing includes an opening (10), a receiving cavity (11) and a pair of blocking member (14) provided in the receiving cavity. The blocking member includes a guiding portion adjacent to the opening, and a resilient portion (141) projecting more inwardly to the receiving cavity along a transverse direction perpendicular to the mating direction than the guiding portion, to thereby form a shoulder portion (144) facing to the opening between the guiding portion and the resilient portion. The resilient portion is deformable sidewardly along the transverse direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for covering an unused wall telephone jack assembly is disclosed, the apparatus additionally hosting one or more items such as a notepad, writing instrument, whiteboard, keys or picture frame. The apparatus has a frame that fits over the wall telephone jack assembly and conceals it. The apparatus is attached to the wall jack using either wall telephone jack screws or wall phone mounting screws located on the wall telephone jack assembly. Several embodiments and variations are presented; the one embodiment has a front plate and a back plate comprising the frame; another embodiment having the frame as a single unit. In the embodiments, an elastic ribbon mounted on the front of the frame that releasably supports a notepad, and a shelf mounted on the frame supports a writing instrument are included. The inventive concept applies to other unused wall-mounted electrical devices.

Abstract: A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use.

Abstract: A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use.

Abstract: A pick-up cap includes a main portion with a planar top surface and having a first end and a second end opposite to each other. At least two latches extend downwardly from the first and the second ends of the main portion, respectively. Each latch has a hook extending laterally from the latch, and the latch on the second end has a supporting portion extending downwardly and connecting with the hook for facilitative assembling and disassembling the pick-up cap from an insulative housing.

Abstract: A USB Plug protective cover configured for detachably covering a USB plug connector of an electronic device includes a base cover and an elastic piece. The base cover includes a covering end, the covering end defines an accommodating cavity recessed therein configured for accommodating the USB Plug therein. The elastic piece is assembled to the base cover and accommodated within the accommodating cavity. The elastic piece detachably latches with the USB plug connector to prevent the USB protective cover from loosening or separating from the USB plug connector.

Abstract: In an electrical plug device, which has at least one projection which projects at least regionally in the radial direction and is developed along at least a portion of the periphery, at least parts of the at least one projection have an asymmetrical design.

Abstract: A high voltage plug-connector for the detachable electric connection of high voltage components, particularly an electric drive system of a motor vehicle, has a plug with electric power contacts, a socket with a mating contacts for mating with the power contacts, and a signal plug that interacts with signal contacts for activating the high voltage. The signal plug locks the plug and the socket mechanically in their plug-in position. The mechanical plug-connector has a pre-latching position in which the signal plug is guided to a releasing position and the electric contact between the power contacts and mating contacts can be released. The mechanical lock is released only when the electric contact between the power contacts and the mating contacts is opened and the signal plug is guided to a cover position in which the signal plug covers the power contacts.

Abstract: A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use.

Abstract: A cover unit for a USB flash disk, wherein a seat hole is provided at the middle position of a seat, an engaging structure with an elastic element is pivotally provided in the cover unit to provide restoring force, an engaging plate of the engaging structure can be extended into the opening of the USB connector, and by using protruding blocks provided on the engaging plate in matching with directional holes on the USB connector, the holes are covered by the blocks to seal the USB connector; meantime when a stopping plate on the engaging plate is pressed, engaging of the protruding blocks with the directional holes can be relieved, thereby the whole cover unit can be removed.

Abstract: A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use.

Abstract: A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use.

Abstract: A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use.

Abstract: The cover for an aircraft power terminal block having at least one terminal comprises two flanks extending facing each other.

Abstract: An electrical ganged-outlet apparatus includes a plurality of electrical outlets molded together as a unitary outlet body having a front surface and a back surface. Each of the electrical outlets has an aperture extending through the front surface, a peripheral wall and a sidewall opposing the peripheral wall, a shoulder adjacent to the front surface of the unitary outlet body and the sidewall of the electrical outlet, and an opening molded in the sidewall adjacent to the shoulder and in communication with the aperture. The shoulder is constructed and arranged to engage a latching member attached to the electrical inlet connector when the electrical inlet connector is inserted into the aperture. The opening in the sidewall extends from the shoulder through the back surface, and is constructed and arranged to receive the latching member to retain the electrical inlet connector within the aperture.

Abstract: An electrical device such as a steering column module for a vehicle includes a connector, a movable element, and a transport securing element movable to a position in which the transport securing element blocks the movable element from moving. When the transport securing element is in the position blocking the movable element from moving the transport securing element also blocks the connector from connecting with an external connection element. The transport securing element is movable to a position in which the transport securing element does not block the movable element from moving. When the transport securing element is in the position not blocking the movable element from moving the transport securing element also does not block the connector from connecting with an external connection element.

Abstract: A protective cover mechanism for an interface opening of a portable electronic device includes a protective cover and a sliding member. The protective cover includes a cover body for covering the interface opening, and a shaft projecting from the cover body. The sliding member is engaged with the shaft of the protective cover so the cover body is rotatable relative to the sliding member to selectively cover or expose the interface opening.

Abstract: A zero insertion force (ZIF) socket assembly comprises a ZIF socket and a pick-up cap. The ZIF socket includes a base, a cover, and a cam assembled to the base and rotated for driving the cover to move relative to the base between an opened position and a closed position. The pick-up cap is mounted to the ZIF socket and has a lock-up abutting against the cam for preventing the cam from rotating.

Abstract: An electronic device with function expansion capabilities includes a first connector, a second connector, and an expansion circuit. The first connector matches the second connector. The expansion circuit is connected between the first connector and the second connector. The expansion circuit of one electronic device communicates with the expansion circuit of another electronic device, in response to the first connector of one electronic device engaged with the second connector of another electronic device, so that the two expansion circuits are integrated together.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) comprises an insulative housing (3), a plurality of contacts (2) received in the insulative housing (3) and a pick-up cap (1) assembled to the insulative housing (3), the contact (2) comprises a base portion (20), a contacting portion (21) extending upwardly from the base portion (20) and a rear portion (23) extending downwardly from the base portion (20), the pick-up cap (1) comprises a flat body portion (10), the body portion (10) comprises an upper surface (101) and a lower surface (102) opposite to each other, the lower surface (102) is supported by the insulative housing (3), a receiving space (1020) recesses from the lower surface (102), and the contacting portions (21) of said contacts (2) project beyond the lower surface (102) into the receiving space (1020).

Abstract: A vehicle charge inlet structure includes a first socket; a second socket; an electric power storage charged with power supplied from a first charge facility through the first charge connector or from a second charge facility through the second charge connector; a panel opening formed in a panel member defining a vehicle surface of the vehicle; and a box-shaped accommodating member positioned correspondingly to a position of the panel opening, wherein the accommodating member comprises a first wall portion and a second wall portion, and the first wall portion extends in parallel with the vehicle surface and is provided with the first socket while the second wall portion extends diagonally toward the vehicle surface from an end of the first wall portion and is provided with the second socket.

Abstract: The invention is based on a spare handheld power tool module, having at least one interface that has at least one contact region and at least one electrical contact that is disposed at least partly in the contact region. It is proposed that the interface has at least one closure unit, which is provided for covering the contact region.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulating body having a mouth and fastening passages connected with the mouth, first terminals disposed in the fastening passages with soldering tails stretching into the mouth and abutting against the bottom side of the mouth, and a lid mounted in the mouth. The lid has a restraining board abutting against a front side of the mouth to seal up the fastening passages for stopping solder flowing forward along the fastening passages, and a plurality of separating arms protruding rearward from a bottom of the restraining board and spaced from one another along a length direction of the restraining board to abut against the bottom side of the mouth. The soldering tails are respectively restrained between two adjacent separating arms and separated by the separating arms to make easier for being soldered with cables and avoid a short circuit among the soldering tails.

Abstract: A symmetrically movable safety structure disposed inside of an upper lid of a power panel, includes a cover plate disposed with a jack corresponding to the upper lid, a first shielding part and a second shielding part, disposed within the cover plate, where a first bonding position and a second bonding position corresponding to the jack are formed at a contacting place of the above two shielding parts, and a first elastic part and a second elastic part, wherein the first elastic part is disposed between the cover plate and the first shielding part, the second elastic part is disposed between the cover plate and the second shielding part, and the first shielding part and the second shielding part contact with each other under elastic force application directions.

Abstract: A socket connector includes an insulative housing defining an upper surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of contacts received in the housing, and a pick up cap assembly mounted upon the housing and covering the contacts. The pick up cap assembly includes a pick up cap having an opening exposed to contacts, and a deformable shield secured onto the pick up cap and covering the opening. The shield includes two layers having different coefficient of thermal expansion so that the shield warps upward when exposed to a heat, allowing heat to reach to the upper surface of the housing.

Abstract: In at least one embodiment, a socket assembly that is positioned in a vehicle is provided. The socket assembly includes a socket plate and a socket body. The socket plate defines a first plurality of openings to enable a connection to a plurality of terminals. The socket body defines a recess therein and a second plurality of openings extend therethrough for receiving the plurality of terminals. The socket body includes at least one channel positioned on an outer periphery of the recess to receive the socket plate such that the socket plate is moveable across the recess and the first plurality of openings are capable of being aligned over the second plurality of openings. The socket body further includes at least one locking member protruding from the socket body to secure the socket plate to the socket body.

Abstract: A pick-up cover adapted to be mounted to a connector which includes an L-shaped insulating body with a base body and a prop body perpendicularly extending upward, includes a pick-up board mounted on the connector, two clipping boards extending downward from two opposite ends of the pick-up board to clip the insulating body therebetween, and prop boards protruding downward from a front of a bottom surface of the pick-up board and abutting on the base body to strengthen the pick-up board. The pick-up board has a flat top surface for the convenience of the pick-up cover being picked up by a SMT machine. A bottom edge of the clipping board protrudes inward to form a locating barb buckled in an end outside of the base body. A locating portion protrudes at an inside of the clipping board and abuts against an end of a rear surface of the prop body.

Abstract: A split lid while-in-use electrical device cover is disclosed, including a base configured to couple to an electrical outlet, the electrical outlet being disposed within a wall, the base including an edge adjacent to the wall, and the edge including at least one hinge; a split lid configured to enclose the electrical outlet and including at least one swingable lid section, the swingable lid section joined to the base via the at least one hinge and swingable upon the at least one hinge; and a cord port in the split lid. The cord port may be a downwardly opening cord port or a rearwardly opening cord port. The device may also include a tab for opening and closing the device, a biasing mechanism for biasing the device closed, and a seam. Also disclosed is a method of protecting an electrical outlet using the split lid while-in-use electrical device cover.

Abstract: A three dimensional object creation system for printing a three dimensional object comprised of layers stacked vertically with respect to each other includes a series of printheads for printing the layers, the series of printheads simultaneously printing at least two layers of different vertical positions within the stack; and a semiconductor memory for storing data defining at least one layer. The series of printheads are arranged in groups of one or more printheads per group, each group being fixedly positioned downstream of a preceding group with respect to the three dimensional object. Each group of printheads is adapted to print a layer at a predetermined vertical position within the stack.

Abstract: Environmental protection methods standard USB electrical connectors normally suited only for indoor use that allows said connectors to be used in the harsh outdoor environment of powersports vehicles such as motorcycles, all terrain vehicles, snowmobiles and other special purpose vehicles. The resulting environmentally protected USB electrical connectors provide a small, lightweight, easy to mount, low-cost power source for a wide variety of low power accessories as well as data transfer where available.

Abstract: A temporary electrical or data outlet decommissioning arrangement comprising: a generally rectangularly shaped receiving baseplate for exchange with a cover plate on an electrical outlet box; a cover plate having a plurality of receiving baseplate engagement tabs thereon, wherein the baseplate has two side walls and two transverse end walls defining a cover plate receiving opening, the side walls each have a common plurality of tab-receiving slots therein, and wherein the cover plate has two side walls and two transverse end walls, defining the shape of the cover plate to mate with the cover plate receiving opening; wherein the cover plate has a pair of engagement tabs extending off of one side wall, and has a single locking tab on the side opposite the pair of engagement tabs, and the single locking tab has an adjacent recessed support wall to provide a recess in the side wall of the cover plate to permit a tool access for removal of the cover plate from the baseplate.

Abstract: The invention is a 2-piece electrical connector cover for protecting electrical connectors having a plug and a socket. A first piece has an internal diameter and an external diameter. The internal diameter is frictionally equivalent to the external diameter of the plug, so that the first piece fits snugly on the plug and protects it. The second piece of the electrical connector cover also has an internal and an external diameter. The external diameter of the second piece is frictionally equivalent to the internal diameter of the socket so that the second piece fits snugly into the socket and protects it. The external diameter of the first piece is frictionally equivalent to the external diameter of the second piece, so that the first piece fits snugly into the second piece, thereby holding the two pieces together when they are not being used to protect the electrical connector.

Abstract: A connector hub apparatus is provided that has a carabiner clip connected to one or more portions of the apparatus. The apparatus can utilize a locking or non-locking type carabiner clip to secure the hub to a bag, belt loop, etc. for quick and easy transport of the apparatus. The hub apparatus can also be clipped around a group of wires or cables to securely fasten the hub in a position off the user's desktop, thus freeing up desk space. In one embodiment, the hub apparatus has an integrated upstream cable and plug that folds out from the apparatus, thereby eliminating the need to carry an upstream cable with the hub apparatus when traveling.

Abstract: An electronics module configured to be plugged into an installation module having an isolating element which is operated by an operating means to close and open a circuit during an insertion process and withdrawal process, respectively, wherein the isolating element includes a first connection having a first contact area, a second connection having a second contact area, and a closing element having a third contact area and a fourth contact area. The closing element is arranged in a disconnected position such that a first isolation separation is provided between the first contact area and the third contact area, and a second isolation separation is provided between the second contact area and the fourth contact area.

Abstract: A socket assembly comprises a socket and a pick up cap attached on the socket. The socket has an insulative housing with sidewalls, and the sidewalls have a plurality of protrusions extending upwardly and formed with end surfaces. The pick up cap comprises a plurality of cutouts with inner side surfaces. The inner side surface of the cutout abuts against corresponding end surface of insulative housing to position the pick up cap on the insulative housing. An interference force created between the cutout and the protrusion extends along an extending direction of corresponding sidewall.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a dielectric housing. The housing has an elongated, vertically extending portion and a base portion. The base portion extends laterally beyond the elongated, vertically extending portion. The connector includes a pair of retention posts disposed through a portion of a base of the connector. The base of the housing has an alignment pin deposed between the retention posts for extending into a hole in the surface of the printed circuit board. A pair of dust cover members is insertable into sidewalls of the housing.

Abstract: There is disclosed a power connection apparatus which can secure connection between a power socket and a power plug and which can simplify the connecting operation properties thereof. A handle rotatably attached to the power plug having terminals includes engaging claw disengageably engaged with engagement portion of the power socket having an electrode portion, an abutment portion which abuts on the power socket, and a grip portion. The rotation of the grip portion in such a direction as to come away from the power socket is limited by the angle of the rotation of the handle in a direction in which the grip portion comes close to the power socket.

Abstract: According to various embodiments, an exemplary locking mechanism for a USB connector comprises a hook, a hook bracket at least partially inserted within the hook to form a first assembly, a holder, the holder enclosing at least a portion of the first assembly to form a second assembly, and a button, the button enclosing at least a portion of the second assembly to form the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may further comprise a spring fitted around a protruding portion of the hook bracket, the protruding portion extending outward from the first assembly. The locking mechanism may further comprise one or more screws attaching the first assembly to the holder to form the second assembly. The locking mechanism may include a cap enclosing at least a portion of the button to form a locking cap.

Abstract: An socket assembly mounted on a printed circuit board for receiving a IC package, comprises an insulative housing defining a plurality of passageways, a plurality of contacts received in the passageways and a pick-up cap covering the insulative housing. The insulative housing has four sidewalls surrounding the passageways. The pick-up cap has three steps, a first step covering the passageways of the housing, a second step seated on top faces of the sidewalls, and a third step set against the printed circuit board. The three steps of the pick-up cap can efficiently protect the insulative housing and the contacts.

Abstract: A CPU socket assembly includes a CPU socket and a pick up cap mounted to the CPU socket. The CPU socket has an insulative housing with a receiving space, a number of electrical contacts secured to the insulative housing with contact portions disposed in the receiving space; and a retention piece attached to the insulative housing. The retention piece has a pressing section covering part of the receiving space to retaining a package in the CPU socket.

Abstract: A portable electronic device includes a main body, a compartment and a transmission line. The transmission line has a cable and a connector part. One end of the cable is electrically connected to the main body, and the other end of the cable extends out from the main body and is connected to the connector part. The compartment defines a receiving space therein. The compartment is pivotally connected to one end of the main body and has a closed position and an open position relative to the end of the main body. The connector part and the cable are received in the receiving space and concealed by the compartment when the compartment is in the closed position. The connector part is detachably connected to an external device with the cable being pulled out from the receiving space of the compartment when the compartment is in the open position.

Abstract: A socket protector for fixing a protective cover to a housing includes a connecting member and a receiving groove defined in the housing. The connecting member is connected to the protective cover. The connecting member has an elastic connecting portion defining a restricting hole. A restricting portion is formed in the receiving groove. When the elastic connecting portion resists the restricting portion, the elastic connecting portion deforms to extend the restricting portion through the restricting hole of the elastic connecting portion, thus connecting the protective cover to the housing.

Abstract: A wireless communication terminal includes a terminal body having an arrangement portion, a connector unit hinge-connected to the terminal body and able to be accommodated in and taken out of the arrangement portion, a cover unit to move on the terminal body to cover and uncover the arrangement portion, and a guide unit to hold the cover unit in an open position, and to guide the cover unit into a closed position in conjunction with a movement of the connector unit. The cover unit includes an embedded intenna, and the connector unit includes a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector to provide a wireless communication function.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a socket body defining a receiving cavity, a pick up cap attached detachably onto the socket body and a movable fixing mechanism surrounding the socket body. The fixing mechanism includes a rotatable cover defining an open position and a close position and having two pressing portions extending towards the receiving cavity of the socket body. The pick up cap covers all terminals in the socket body and includes a planar body having concaved portions for receiving the corresponding pressing portions to prevent the pressing portions from interfering with top surface of the planar body of the pick up cap.

Abstract: A card edge connector for receiving a module, includes an elongated insulative housing having a pair of side walls, a central slot extending therebetween for insertion of the module, a plurality of terminals positioned in the side walls and extending into the central slot; and a pick-up member having a fixing portion and a connect portion connecting the fixing portion. the insulative housing includes a latch pair of portions formed on opposite ends thereof and disposed at an outer sides of the terminals along a lengthwise direction thereof, the latch portion fixes with the fixing portion of the pick-up member.

Abstract: A socket protector for fixing a protective cover to a housing includes a connecting member and a receiving groove defined in the housing. The connecting member is connected to the protective cover. The connecting member has an elastic connecting portion defining a restricting hole. A restricting portion is formed in the receiving groove. When the elastic connecting portion resists the restricting portion, the elastic connecting portion deforms to extend the restricting portion through the restricting hole of the elastic connecting portion, thus connecting the protective cover to the housing.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a connector terminal protection cap for a harness and a harness assembly that are capable of protecting connector terminals provided on one end of a harness and that does not come off easily during transfer or transport but can be easily removed at an assembly site.

Abstract: Service devices are used in the field of automation and normally form interfaces between programmable logic controllers (PLC) and the installations or installation components to be controlled. Service devices such as these generally have a multiplicity of electrical interfaces for additional modules, with the additional modules being connected via control lines to the PLC, to further service devices or to installation components. An electrical additional module for a service device, a combination of the additional module with the service device, and an additional module set having various additional modules which allow easier fitting and removal of the additional modules in the service device are disclosed.

Abstract: A cover plate assembly for mounting an electrical circuit device to an electrical outlet box includes at least one electrical circuit device and a cover plate. The cover plate has a locking member rigidly mounted to its rear surface, whereby the attachment member mounted upon the electrical circuit device is slidably received and restrained by the locking member to secure the electrical circuit device to the cover plate utilizing only the locking member. The locking member is preferably at least two flexibly resilient panels spaced apart so that each panel contacts the attachment member when inserted into the locking member. Both panels are preferably rigidly mounted to the cover plate's interior surface and have inner surfaces sloping outward from their lower edge so that the distance is greatest between their upper edges.