Abstract: An electric outlet dust protective structure used in an electric outlet to close the front opening of the housing of the electric outlet when the electric outlet is not inserted with an electric plug is disclosed to include a top dust cover, which has a top finger strip and an actuating block with two sloping side edges, left and right side dust covers each having a respective sloping top guide face maintained in contact with the sloping side edges of the actuating block and a respective guide groove coupled to a respective guide rod at the top dust cover for easy downward movement with the top dust cover to open the front opening of the housing, and two spring members that support the left and right side dust covers and the top dust cover in the close position to close the front opening of the housing.

Abstract: A modular interface connection system having a receiver and a test adapter. The receiver includes a non-circular torsion shaft for providing improved strength and ease of assembly and a cover for providing safety. The test adapter has a frame, a shield, and one or more bushings, which provides easy access to contacts, patchcords and modules in the test adapter for troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance.

Abstract: A constant force apparatus having a cam (12) with a non-planar surface (13), a compliant member (14) with a free end (18), a fixed end (16), and an intermediate contact area (20) therebetween, wherein the free end (18) of the compliant member (14) (slidably engages the non-planar surface (13) of the cam (12) and the compliant member (14) provides a substantially constant reaction force at the intermediate contact area (20) regardless of displacement (22) of the intermediate contact area (20). The compliant member (14) can further include a material capable of conducting electricity for use as an electrical contact. The apparatus can further comprise a docking station for use with a dockable unit to accept the dockable unit and provide an electrical connection thereto.

Abstract: A device main body with a USB terminal and a cap including a housing space for housing at least the USB terminal are provided. The device main body and the cap are assembled so that they can be moved in an extending or compressing manner relative to each other by inserting at least the USB terminal to the housing space, or can be rotated relative to each other in an extended state without removing the cap from the device main body.

Abstract: A power supply for an electrical appliance has a female connector for an electrical plug, in which case the power supply can be removed from the electrical appliance for installation or servicing purposes. In order to prevent electrical connection of the power supply when it is in the removed state, the power supply is provided with an insertion protection device, which prevents insertion of the electrical plug when the power supply is in the removed state.

Abstract: Electronic equipment attachable to and removable from a main frame apparatus includes a container and a connector. Guides are formed on both sides of the connector, and aperture portions are provided in these guides such that parts of shutter lock portions are exposed. The lock portions can move between a lock position and a lock releasing position. In the lock position a shutter protects a connection portion of the connector, and in a lock releasing position, the shutter is maintained in a movable state.

Abstract: Alignment of optical components to one another in 3-degrees of freedom is facilitated by a U-clip and a sleeve having an off-axis optical component running there through. A generally U-shaped clip comprises a base a first arm and a second arm to form a channel. A generally cylindrical sleeve fits within the channel with a fiber or other optical component encased in the sleeve and positioned off center relative to a mechanical axis of the sleeve. Fine alignment adjustments may be made by sliding and rotating the sleeve within the channel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a weatherproof electrical outlet box assembly for shielding and protecting electrical components from moisture comprising a faceplate for attaching to an outlet box, the faceplate being substantially planar, and perimetrically bounded by a substantially rectangular side edge, the faceplate having at least one aperture for receiving an electrical component and; the faceplate including a first hinge socket and a second hinge socket extending respectively from the side edge in substantially orthogonal orientation.

Abstract: A splicing system that accommodates the splicing of tubing having internal power cable. The splice system is amenable to use in subterranean environments where sections of continuous tubing are spliced along with the splicing of internal power cable. The splice technique comprises utilization of an expandable connector that permits lineal movement of the internal segments of power cable.

Abstract: Optical fiber closure having a biased door adapted to cover a portion of an aperture not occupied by an optical fiber. The optical fiber closure has a wall. The wall has an aperture defined therein for receiving optical fibers. The wall also has a biased door adapted to cover a portion of the aperture not occupied by optical fibers.

Abstract: A water resistant electrical floor box includes a base, side walls, an open face defining an interior portion. The interior portion is divided into a receptacle interior and a drainage interior portion with a dividing wall. Substantially covering the open face is a cover assembly. The cover assembly includes a flange, and a cover pivotally attached thereto. The cover includes a pivotal door thereon to allow wires to exit. In addition, the box further includes a cover assembly with a channel to direct the water away from the receptacle interior portion.

Abstract: The present invention relates to telecommunications equipment racks including vertical cable guides, horizontal troughs, cross aisle panels and cross-connection modules for telecommunications equipment racks. The vertical cable guides define vertical cable channels for both network infrastructure and cross-connection cables. The structure defining the second cable channel is hingedly attached to the structure defining the first cable channel. The horizontal cable troughs include both upper and lower troughs. The upper cable trough defines two cableways for directing cross-connection and other cables, and provides access openings for cables to pass into and out of each cableway and between the two cableways. The lower cable trough defines a cableway and provides access openings for cables extending into and out of the cableway. Cable troughs attached to adjacently mounted equipment racks cooperate to form continuous horizontal cableways.

Abstract: A modular interface connection system having a receiver and a test adapter. The receiver includes a non-circular torsion shaft for providing improved strength and ease of assembly and a cover for providing safety. The test adapter has a frame, a shield, and one or more bushings, which provides easy access to contacts, patchcords and modules in the test adapter for troubleshooting, repairs and maintenance.

Abstract: A set screw connector includes an elongate generally rectangular conductive bus bar. The bus bar includes a first face having a plurality of spaced cable receiving apertures and a second face which is generally orthogonal to the first face having a plurality of spaced set screw apertures. The cable receiving apertures and the set screw apertures are in communication with one another. A cover formed of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is molded over the bus bar. The molded cover further includes integrally formed auxiliary components insertable into at least one of the cable receiving apertures and the set screw receiving apertures.

Abstract: A female connector (10) is assembled with a holder (20) on a dashboard (A) and a male connector (30) is assembled with an instrument panel (B). The male connector (30) has a receptacle 32 with a cut-out (35) for receiving the female connector (10). Guide pins (11) of the female connector (10) slide along guide grooves (25) of the holder (20) to displace the female connector (10) normal to an assembling direction and to connect the female connector (10) with the male connector (30). A movable protecting portion (40) is displaced from a protecting position where the movable protecting portion (40) covers the cut-out (35) to a retracted position RP where the movable protecting portion (40) is retracted from the cut-out (35) by sliding movements of guide pins (42) of the movable protection portion (40) along guide grooves (29) of the holder (20).

Abstract: A computer main body has an opening for inserting and ejecting a PC card. The main body contains a card receiver for receiving the main body of the card inserted through the opening, and a receiving section opposed to the opening and adjacent to the card receiver. The receiving section receives a protector member. The protector member is movable between a reception position in which the protector member is received in the receiving section, and a projection position in which the protector member projects to an outside of the main body through the opening. The protector member is locked in the projection position by a lock member, thereby protecting the antenna portion of the card, which projects to the outside through the opening.

Abstract: A protective cover and electric outlet arrangement includes a socket unit formed in an outlet body, the socket body having a top recess surrounded by a vertical top peripheral wall thereof, a set of insertion slots formed in the top recess for receiving an electric plug, and a sliding slot formed in the top recess, and a protective cover coupled to the sliding slot and movable along the vertical top peripheral wall to close/open the insertion slots of the socket unit, the protective cover having a bottom guide rod inserted through the sliding slot to guide movement of the protective cover along the sliding slot, the bottom guide rod having an expanded head located on a bottom end thereof and stopped below the sliding slot.

Abstract: A connector having plural foldable plugs is disclosed. The connector having plural foldable plugs includes a main body having a first slot and a second slot, a first foldable plug received in the first slot, a second foldable plug received in the second slot, and a cover sliding between the first slot and the second slot, thereby the cover protects the first foldable plug from being used when the cover slides on the first slot, and protects the second foldable plug from being used when the cover slides on the second slot.

Abstract: A storing lid to cover a signal transmission port of an electronic device includes a housing and a lid. The housing has an opening corresponding to the signal transmission port. The lid is movably located on the housing, and may be located on a first position when the signal transmission port is not in use to cover the opening and prevent dust or external objects from entering into the port. The lid is moved to a second position when the signal transmission port is in use so that the lid may be stored on one side of the opening without being lost.

Abstract: A safety plate assembly that can be easily assembled to a conventional electric outlet using standard mounting methods. The safety plate assembly has openings for accommodating standard electric outlets. The assembly includes a cover plate with parallel guides. A slidable shutter slides along the parallel guides to cover and uncover the live openings of an electric outlet. The shutter has prongs that hold an electric plug into the electric outlet so the plug cannot be unintentionally removed. The assembly has locks on opposite sides of the slidable shutter, so that the small hand of a toddler cannot unlock both locks at the same time. The shutter can be locked into an open, closed, or holding position.

Abstract: A system and a method for protecting a connector and a body of a wireless adapter with a geometrical loop antenna. The loop antenna folds over the body of the wireless adapter to protect the connector and the body. The wireless adapter may be used to connect a peripheral device to a host device. The body of the wireless adapter includes a body stop operable for receiving the loop antenna. The system may also include a cap for protecting the connector of the wireless adapter. In this instance, the loop antenna folds over the cap to lock the cap in place on the connector. A cap may also be integrated into the distal end of the loop antenna.

Abstract: A card connector assembly having a slot for inserting a card that has raised portions and a connector that receives the card that is inserted into the slot. An anti-dust shutter that pivots into an interior of the slot when the card is inserted. The anti-dust shutter having an interference avoiding means in the form of a cut-out or a projection that enables the card to be withdrawn from the slot without interference from the raised portions. The card connector assembly making it possible to withdraw cards having raised portions, such as PC cards that handle card busses, from the card connector assembly without interference with the anti-dust shutter.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a first connector interface and a second connector interface. Each of the first and second connector interfaces includes several terminals. At least a portion of the terminals of the first connector interface are electrically coupled to at least a portion of the terminals of the second connector interface via a multi-layered terminal bus.

Abstract: A decorative electrical cord cover and deployment member comprising a removable, tubular cover constructed from a longitudinal portion of fabric material having a circular cross-section and a predetermined length and width. The longitudinal portion of fabric material has its longest edges permanently secured forming the tubular cover. The tubular cover is applied to a hollow deployment member for facilitating deployment of the cord cover onto one or more electrical cords. In the preferred embodiment, the longest edges of the fabric material are permanently secured with color coordinated sewing thread and the deployment member is cylindrical. A method for applying the cord cover onto the deployment member, as well as a method for deploying the cord cover from the deployment member onto one or more electrical cords are also disclosed.

Abstract: A power supply for an electrical appliance has a female connector for an electrical plug, in which case the power supply can be removed from the electrical appliance for installation or servicing purposes. In order to prevent electrical connection of the power supply when it is in the removed state, the power supply is provided with an insertion protection device, which prevents insertion of the electrical plug when the power supply is in the removed state.

Abstract: A set screw connector includes an elongate generally rectangular conductive bus bar. The bus bar includes a first face having a plurality of spaced cable receiving apertures and a second face which is generally orthogonal to the first face having a plurality of spaced set screw apertures. The cable receiving apertures and the set screw apertures are in communication with one another. A cover formed of a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) is molded over the bus bar. The molded cover further includes integrally formed auxiliary components insertable into at least one of the cable receiving apertures and the set screw receiving apertures.

Abstract: A connector covering assembly includes a cover (20), and a base (30) slidably supporting the cover thereon. The cover includes first and second sliding members (23, 25), and a raised shield (24) having a handle (26) thereon. A half portion of the base defines a plurality of openings (31) for receipt of connectors therethrough. An opposite half portion of the base forms a pair of symmetrical elastic members (33, 34). Longitudinal, slightly raised edges of the base generally at opposite sides of the openings and of the elastic members respectively define a first slideway (32) and a second slideway (36). The covering assembly is mounted to the back of a bezel (10) of a computer, with the cover slidably disposed between the base and the bezel.

Abstract: Extensible/retractable and storable portable memory device including a main body and a sheath. The main body has an adapter at one end. One end of the sheath is formed with an opening for fitting the adapter end of the main body. The other end of the sheath is formed with a through hole through which the adapter can outward protrude. Two sides of the sheath are formed with inward projecting stop boards. The middle portions of two sides of the main body are respectively formed with two lateral projecting blocks. The stop boards stop the lateral projecting blocks from outward sliding so that the main body is restricted to relatively slide within the sheath to extend the adapter out of the sheath or retract the adapter therein and locate the adapter in a predetermined position. Therefore, the memory device can be easily used and carried.

Abstract: A water resistant electrical floor box includes a base, side walls, an open face defining an interior portion. The interior portion is divided into a receptacle interior and a drainage interior portion with a dividing wall. Substantially covering the open face is a cover assembly. The cover assembly includes a flange, and a cover pivotally attached thereto. The cover includes a pivotal door thereon to allow wires to exit. In addition, the box further includes a cover assembly with a channel to direct the water away from the receptacle interior portion.

Abstract: There is provided an electronic equipment, which is easily attached to and removed from a main frame apparatus by a connector portion, and has a shutter mechanism for protecting the connector portion.

Abstract: A protective device for a multipoint connector, which contains at least one contact element in a base that is in the form of a housing, the contact element being accessible through an opening in the base, and being connectable to a plug connector; the protective device being made of a protective element, which can be transferred from a protective position preventing the coupling, into a mounting position rendering the coupling possible; and the protective device being designed in such a manner, that it can be manufactured very inexpensively, and is very easy to handle or remove. To this end, the protective element is made of a foil, which can be applied directly to the rim of the base opening, in a detachable manner.

Abstract: A collar is provided that has a sleeve having a tapered axial bore that defines a tapered surface interiorly of the sleeve. The tapered axial bore is adapted to receive a receptacle such that the tapered surface bears against the receptacle. Moreover, the collar has a resilient device that engages the sleeve. The resilient device, the tapered axial bore of the sleeve, and the receptacle receive a connector. Axial displacement of the connector relative to the sleeve and the receptacle compresses the resilient device such that the resilient device exerts an increasing axial force on the sleeve. The increasing axial force displaces the sleeve axially relative to the receptacle causing the tapered surface to exert a radial force on the receptacle.

Abstract: An outlet covering system for restricting access to an outlet mounted on a wall surface. The outlet covering system includes an enclosure mountable to a wall surface for covering an outlet. The enclosure comprises a plate member that includes an opening for receiving the outlet and a cover member pivotally coupled to the plate member for selectively blocking access to the outlet. The cover member includes a front wall, a top wall, a bottom wall, and a pair of side walls. A securing member is provided for releasably securing the cover member to the plate member. A locking means is provided for selectively locking said cover member in a closed position.

Abstract: Assembling structure for portable memory device, including a memory device main body composed of a bottom cover, an upper cover and a circuit board. Two corners of one end of the bottom cover is formed with recessed sections. The other end thereof is formed with a thread hole. The upper cover is formed with hook boards and a through hole corresponding to the recessed sections and thread hole. The upper cover is mated and locked with the bottom cover by a bolt to clamp the circuit board. An adapter of the circuit board outward extends from the main body. A sheath is fitted around the main body. One end of the sheath is formed with a through hole through which the adapter outward protrudes. The sheath and the main body are formed with corresponding stop board and lateral projecting blocks, whereby the main body is slidable within the sheath to extend the adapter out of the sheath or retract the adapter therein.

Abstract: A friction hinge for a notebook computer having a base and a liquid crystal display (LCD) is provided. The hinge comprises a pair of sleeves each having one end mounted to the base of the notebook computer and the other end pivotal relative to the sleeve, and a bracket member mounted to the LCD, each end of the bracket member fixed to the other end of each sleeve. This can greatly enhance the structural strength for preventing the LCD from deforming or damaging after long time of holding the notebook computer.

Abstract: A receiving-side subconnector of a connector with a shutter mechanism according to the invention has a cap urged in an opening direction, and a cap lock provided at a side opposite thereto. The receiving-side subconnector further has a receiving-side shutter, which is supported on a first shutter shaft and urged by a shutter spring in the opening direction, and a first shutter lock urged in the direction of a first shutter shaft. Furthermore, a feeding-side subconnector has a feeding-side shutter that is supported on a second shutter shaft and urged by a shutter spring in an opening direction. Moreover, the feeding-side subconnector further has a second shutter lock urged in the direction of the second shutter shaft.

Abstract: A hard disk drive docking adapter includes a rack and a slide with fans, a hinged door, a door-mounted air filter, and a hinged air filter cover. The door locks the slide to the rack and the air filter cover hinges to hold the air filter the door. The hinges of the cover oppose the hinges of the door to prevent the door from opening when the cover is removed for air filter replacement.

Abstract: An electrical outlet has socket openings for insertion of contact pins of an electrical plug therein, a closure element that selectively closes or opens the socket openings, and a latching element that selectively latches or unlatches the closure element. The closure element slides perpendicularly to the insertion axis. The latching element includes a latching pawl that is flexibly deflectable parallel to the insertion axis, between a latched position for engaging the closure element and an unlatched position for releasing the closure element. An unlatching pin of an adapter is inserted to deflect the latching pawl to disengage it from the closure element. This unlocks the receptacle for use. Then the contact pins of the plug may be inserted through holes in the adapter and into the socket openings to press sloping surfaces of the closure element to slide the closure element to the open position.

Abstract: A display connector including a body having a receiving portion with a predetermined depth at its one end and having input keys on its top surface, and a display member for receiving a picture signal from the body and displaying an image. A rotation bracket is rotatably and slidably installed inside the receiving portion, and rotates between a first position at which the rotation bracket protrudes to the top surface of the body during rotation and a second position at which the rotation bracket is accommodated inside the receiving portion. A hinge pin is rotatably coupled to the rotation bracket and the display member is detachably connected to the hinge pin when the rotation bracket is positioned at the first position. A position fixing mechanism is provided for fixing the position of the rotation bracket. A light emitting module is supported by the rotation bracket to be rotated with the hinge pin, and has a laser diode array for independently irradiating light according to a driving signal.

Abstract: A memory card is disclosed which has a card body (2) having a concavity (9) formed at the forward end thereof in the inserting direction and in which terminals (5) are disposed and projections (10) are formed between the terminals (5) to prevent the terminals (5) from being touched or accessed from outside. A receptacle for the memory card is also disclosed. The memory card has a simple structure designed to positively protect the terminals and easily let out dust or the like from inside, thereby permitting to assure a positive connection with the receptacle.

Abstract: A memory card including a circuit board and a card-shaped hollow casing for accommodating the circuit board. The hollow casing includes an envelope-shaped support member having an integrally molded structure, an opening being defined at a longitudinal end of the support member for insertion of the circuit board into the support member, and a lid member fixed onto the longitudinal end of the support member to close the opening. The support member cooperates with the lid member to securely support the circuit board in the casing. The support member includes an envelope-shaped receptacle defined inside the support member for receiving a major part of the circuit board. The support member also includes a guide portion for directing the circuit board to a proper position within the support member.

Abstract: A receptacle device includes a casing having a plurality of recesses for receiving receptacles therein. Each of said receptacles has two notches in two sides thereof. A panel has two hooks for being engaged with said two notches and at least two holes are defined through said panel and located in alignment with two slots in said receptacle. A pivotable member is pivotably engaged with the panel and a spring is biased between an end of said pivotable member and an inner periphery of said recess. Two plates respectively extend from a side of said pivotable member and each has a sloped surface and seal said two slots in said receptacle. The panel is pivoted when terminal plates of a plug slidably push the two plates of the pivotable member.

Abstract: A faceplate assembly, for use with an electronic circuit card, comprising a faceplate and a movable plate, each including conductive portions or being made of a conductive material, and in electrical contact with each other. The faceplate is adapted to mount to an electronic circuit card, and has first and second opposite edges. The movable plate has a free edge and is movably coupled to the faceplate to move, by pivoting, sliding or the like, with respect to the faceplate between a retracted position and an extended position. Movement of the movable plate can be effected manually, or automatically by movement of the latches on the electronic circuit card assembly which latch the electronic circuit card assembly into an electronic circuit card housing.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly having a body and a hinged cover is provided to accept a plug with a threaded ring connector. The body has an open end, an exterior surface and a ridge formed on the exterior surface adjacent to the open end adapted to receive the threaded ring of the plug. The ridge of the body has at least one interruption and defines threads for engagement with the threaded ring on the plug. The hinged cover has an interior periphery and at least one protrusion formed on the interior periphery and alignable with the one interruption of the ridge and movable through the interruption and into an underlying position relative to the ridge such that the cover is securely fitted over the open end of and onto the body when the assembly is not in use by moving the cover toward the body followed by rotating the cover relative to the body.

Abstract: Enclosed is a connecting apparatus for a cartridge of a learning device for connecting a cartridge having software to a main body of the learning device. When a user only rotates the cartridge to a supporting frame direction in such a condition that the cartridge is inserted, a connector supporting holder having the connector moves to an upper direction. Accordingly, a printed circuit board of the cartridge connects to the connector exactly. Consequently, the connecting failure between the cartridge and the connector can be prevented and the inserting and withdrawing operation of the cartridge are easily executed because the inserting and withdrawing operation of the cartridge are executed before and behind the connecting operation of the connector.

Abstract: A docking device can electrically connect to a computer connector located underneath a portable computer in order to communicate with one or more ancillary support devices. The docking device has a case and a docking connector mounted at the case. The case has a housing, and a top panel attached to the housing. The top panel has one or more openings. The top panel is positioned to subjacently support at least a portion of the portable computer. The docking connector is mounted at the case at one of the openings in the top panel. The docking connector is adapted to connect to the computer connector in the portable computer. The docking connector can be located at that one of the panel openings that will be closest to the computer connector when the portable computer lies atop the top panel. The docking device also has an engagement device mounted at the case for engaging the portable computer.

Abstract: A protection assembly for connectors is included on a circuit pack to prevent damage caused when a connector is removed while signal power is still being supplied to the circuit pack. More specifically, the protection assembly is disposed on the front side of the circuit pack to prevent access to the connector until signal power is automatically cut off from the circuit pack. In one embodiment, the circuit pack is the type having a lever arrangement capable of causing the circuit pack to engage and disengage the backplane of an equipment frame. When the circuit pack is engaged in the backplane, signal power is supplied through the connector that is accessible, for example, on the face plate of the circuit pack. The protection assembly includes a first shield member mounted on the face plate of the circuit pack in a location adjacent to the connector. The protection assembly further includes a second shield member mounted or otherwise formed on the lever arrangement.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a faceplate and a cover plate. The faceplate is provided with at least receptacle having two slots. A rectangular recess is provided on the faceplate outside the slots. A tongue of a length corresponding to that of the slots is provided between the slots. Each slot is provided with a slide groove at an outer side thereof. The cover plate is received in the recess and has a length substantially equivalent to the distance from bottom edges of the slots to a bottom edge of the recess. The cover plate includes an indentation at an upper end shaped to receive the tongue, and two side wings each having a hook extending downwardly from outer edges thereof for engaging the slide grooves. When the cover plate is disposed in the recess of the faceplate, the side wings will contact the tongue. When the cover plate is in a use position, the slots are exposed on the faceplate to allow insertion of a plug.

Abstract: A selectable power supply for switching between normal and emergency standby power supply. The device is used where two power sources are used, such that only one power supply source can feed the electrical load. A sliding shuttle is used to permit access to the source of power to feed the load at any time.

Abstract: A cover is employed with an edge mount electrical header connector to secure the header connector to a printed circuit board during soldering. The header connector includes plural electrical contacts supported in an insulative housing. The contacts include extending solder tails for engagement with solder pads of the printed circuit board. The cover includes an elongate insulative body for attachment to the header connector. The body of the cover includes gripper arms extending therefrom and being in spaced opposition to the extending solder tails. The solder tails and the gripper arms form a space therebetween for receiving an edge of the printed circuit board. The gripper arms and solder tails retain the printed circuit board edge so as to permit secure soldering of the solder tails to the solder pads of the printed circuit board. The removable cover may be employed over a device bay plug to cover exposed contacts during the soldering process.