Abstract: A modular network test device can test optical fiber networks or other types of networks. The test device includes a base module to perform network tests and interfaces to connect to removably connectable modules that can perform other network tests and supply additional battery power to the test device. The base module can control charging and discharging of a base module battery and an external battery of a removably connectable module connected to the base module. The base module can determine power requirements of the base module and a removably connectable module to perform network tests, and control power supplied by the base module battery and the external battery to the test device based on the power requirements.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electrical connection unit for a refrigeration system comprising: a container defining an interior for containing electrical circuitry, the container having an external port configured to couple with an external connector; a closure moveable relative to the container between a closed configuration in which access to the interior is prevented, and an open configuration in which access to the interior is permitted. The closure has a locking portion defining a connector opening for receiving the connector, configured so that movement of the closure to the open configuration is prevented by interlocking engagement of the connector and the closure. There is also disclosed an associated method of coupling or decoupling a connector and an electrical connection unit.

Abstract: A board shield (52) covers a region in which an electronic part is mounted on a lower surface of a circuit board (50). A memory housing chamber (R1) capable of housing a semiconductor memory is secured on the lower side of the circuit board. The board shield (52) includes a shield wall (52e) along the memory housing chamber (R1). With this, it is possible to protect the semiconductor memory while suppressing an increase in the number of parts.

Abstract: A charging connection device for a vehicle includes a junction box disposed in a recess, a junction box cover flap, and a cover flap. The junction box cover flap and the cover flap are each pivotable into an open position and a closed position. The junction box cover flap covers the junction box in the closed position and the recess is coverable by the cover flap. When the cover flap is displaced from the open position into the closed position the cover flap entrains the junction box cover flap. The junction box cover flap has a first element of a junction box connecting device and the junction box or a component that defines the recess has a second element of the junction box connecting device. In the closed position of the junction box cover flap, the junction box cover flap is held magnetically releasably by the junction box connecting device.

Abstract: A board shield (52) covers a region in which an electronic part is mounted on a lower surface of a circuit board (50). A memory housing chamber (R1) capable of housing a semiconductor memory is secured on the lower side of the circuit board. The board shield (52) includes a shield wall (52e) along the memory housing chamber (R1). With this, it is possible to protect the semiconductor memory while suppressing an increase in the number of parts.

Abstract: A lighting device includes: a case made from a material allowing light to penetrate therethrough and having a cylinder shape with a closed bottom; a substrate including a light emitter configured to emit light; and a cover made from a rigid material, press-fitted and installed in the substrate so as to cover the light emitter, and installed inside the case together with the substrate.

Abstract: A charger includes a body and a pin. The body includes a main body, a first cover body, and a second cover body. The pin is fixedly disposed on the main body. The first cover body and the second cover body are each connected to an rotatable relative to the main body to have a first state and a second state. In the first state, the first cover body and the second cover body are attached to each other, and at least part of a structure of the pin is accommodated in the first cover body and second cover body. In the second state, the first cover body and the second cover body depart from each other to enable the first cover body and the second cover body to expose the at least part of the structure of the pin to the outside.

Abstract: An apparatus that includes an elastic sleeve; an integrally formed top cover that completely (or at least substantially completely) covers one end of the elastic sleeve; an integrally formed elongated clamp feature that extends outward from across a top surface of the top cover, wherein the elongated clamp feature has a C-shaped cross section; an integrally formed elongated strap that is connected at a proximal end to an edge of top cover and that has an elastic loop formed at a distal end of the elongated strap.

Abstract: The disclosure describes technology that includes a charge-port capture detection mechanism, which has a mounting base and a capture gate. The mounting is connectable to a battery electric vehicle (BEV) at a location adjacent to a high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) charge-port. The capture gate is movably attached to the mounting base, the capture gate being moveable, relative to the mounting base, between a closed position in which the capture gate captures a charge connector of a charging cable engaged in the HVDC charge-port and an open position.

Abstract: A rotation mechanism includes a base, a rotation plate, and an elastic element. The base has two base side walls opposite to each other, an accommodation space between the two base side walls, an abutting portion, and two pivot portions opposite to each other. The abutting portion is located at one end of the base side walls, and the pivot portions are respectively located at the other end of the base side walls. The rotation plate is pivotally connected to the base and between the pivot portions. The elastic element has a first pivot section, an elastic bending section, and a second pivot section that are sequentially connected to each other. The first pivot section is pivotally connected to the two base side walls, and the second pivot section is pivotally connected to one side of the rotation plate.

Abstract: An example lid assembly can include a lid and a slider. The lid can include a wall defining a recess. The slider can be configured to slide in the recess and can be configured to move between a closed position where the slider covers the opening to aid in preventing spilling of contents of the container and an opened position where the slider uncovers the opening such that the contents of the container can be consumed. The slider can be configured to be removable from the lid and can be replaced back on the lid. Additionally, the slider can be configured to lock into place on the recess in both the closed position and the opened position.

Abstract: An electrical connector for transferring electrical signals between a tractor vehicle and a trailer vehicle is provided, the electrical connector including a connector plug and a connector socket in compliance with an industry standard. The connector socket includes a plurality of male contact terminals, and the connector plug includes a corresponding plurality of female contact terminals. The connector plug and the connector socket include a secondary electrical connection to support bidirectional data communication between a tractor vehicle and a trailer vehicle with greater bandwidth. The secondary electrical connection can include an additional electrical contact within a male part for engaging an additional electrical pin within a female part, wherein the male part and the female part are joined to, but laterally offset from, the connector plug and the connector socket.

Abstract: A connector is configured to mate with a second connector and a third connector. The connector includes a housing, terminals equipped in the housing that are configured to connect to third terminals provided in the third connector, and coupling terminals that can at least connect to a second terminal provided in the second connector. The terminals include an electric wire connecting part that is configured to connect to electric wires included in a cable connected to the housing and a contact part that is configured to make contact with the third terminals. The electric wire connecting part and contact part positions are offset with regard to a direction orthogonal to a mating direction.

Abstract: A receptacle and/or a plug of an electrical connector includes a proximal body portion defining transverse alignment slots extending through a side of the proximal body portion for contacts. A plug of an electrical connector includes a safety disk. The safety disk includes a hollow stem having at least one prong slidably inserted through a groove and captured within a central axial passage of a housing.

Abstract: A first housing includes a wide connection surface and a bearing formed on an edge on one side along the longitudinal direction of the connection surface. A second housing includes a side surface formed to face in a direction intersecting a connecting direction of the first and second housings. A lid is displaceable about a shaft supported by the bearing portion to a closed position where the lid covers the connection surface and an open position where the lid member contacts the side surface. The lid is biased from the open position to the closed position by a biasing member. An outer shape of the lid has a long side arranged along the longitudinal direction of the connection surface and a short side intersecting the long side and shorter than the long side.

Abstract: A lid that blocks an opening of a housing of a computer includes an inner lid, an outer lid, and a water stop member. The inner lid includes an engagement hole at an end of the inner lid on a side close to a hinge axis. The housing includes an engagement projection that is engaged with the engagement hole when the inner lid is rotationally moved until the inner lid faces a bottom surface. The outer lid includes a right protrusion at an end of the outer lid on a side far from the hinge axis. The housing includes an engagement recess that is engaged with the right protrusion when the outer lid is slid away from the hinge axis.

Abstract: A method includes plugging a plug into a socket, wherein the plugging includes pushing the plug into the socket at least up to a point that a latch clicks into the plug and locks the plug in place. Pressing down on a lever that rotates around an axis causes the lever to be pushed down. This results in the latch moving away from the plug and unlocking the plug from the socket, to thereby allow the plug to be separated from the socket.

Abstract: A charging plug includes a housing, two charging pins, and an elastic piece. The housing includes a main body portion having an arrangement surface and a protruding portion. The protruding portion is connected to the main body portion and located on the arrangement surface. The protrusion portion has an upper surface, a first side surface and a second side surface opposite each other and connecting to the upper surface. The charging pins are disposed in the housing and extend out of the protrusion portion. The elastic piece is disposed on the protruding portion of the housing and located between the charging pins. The elastic piece covers the first side surface, the upper surface and the second side surface and has at least one positioning portion, and the positioning portion is adapted to be engaged with at least one slot of a casing.

Abstract: A system for controlling airflow in a plenum, that comprises a worm gear and planetary gear that are removably coupled to a worm shaft and planetary shaft, respectively. The planetary shaft controls the movement of a damper between an open position permitting maximum airflow through the plenum, and a closed position restricting airflow through the plenum. A motor or gear-motor is positioned at the plenum for driving the worm shaft. The motor is controlled by a remotely located controller that includes a power supply for operating the motor and that has a display providing a continuous indication of the position of the damper between the open and closed positions. The controller is connected to the motor through a cable with a detachable electrical connection between the cable and the controller, such as a jack and plug. A wall plate for housing the electrical connection is mounted on a wall or other structure.

Abstract: A connecting device includes a base, a locking member, linkage, and a detector. The locking member is rotatably disposed on the base and configured to rotate about an axis to a locked position along a first rotational direction and to an unlocked position along a second rotational direction opposite to the first rotational direction. The locking member has an engaging portion at a peripheral edge thereof. The linkage is rotatably disposed on the base and includes an abutting portion configured to abut against the peripheral edge. When the locking member is rotated to the locked position, the abutting portion is moved to and is engaged with the engaging portion accompanied with a rotation of the linkage. The detector is disposed on the base and configured to detect the rotation of the linkage.

Abstract: A power module may be attached to and detached from a network extender. The power module may include one or more power connectors that are specific to one or more countries/regions. The power module may include one or more other interfaces (e.g., Ethernet port, etc.). The power module may include a power connector and a male local area network connector on a first surface. The power module may include a local area network port on a second surface, wherein the local area network port is conductively connected to the male local area network connector via a local area network port access.

Abstract: A digital device containing the port types: power I/O, computer accessory & peripheral I/O, telephony, router, switch, network, antenna, UPS, surge protectors and lockable storage for user storage drives. Power I/O ports allow for separate power control of: an external computer, UPS and monitors; accessories and non-computer peripheral units; network router and switch, internal/external storage drives and device chargers. Operating apparatus consists of plugging into AC power from wall and peripheral devices to apparatus by way of cable harness; turning the apparatus on/off by way of front power buttons for external computer power, peripheral power and network power. Storage of user placed storage drives inside apparatus occurs by opening lid, connecting storage drives inside device and closing lid. Locking device occurs by way of two locks: one secures lid to device; one secures device to desktop.

Abstract: There is provided a cap for covering a receptacle enclosing charge terminals of a charge handle connected to a charging cord for providing electricity from a power source. The cap comprises a base member including a casing, the casing extending from the base member providing a hollow cavity for covering the receptacle enclosing the charge terminals of the charge handle, and two arms extending from the base member in a different direction from the casing, wherein the two arms are configured to receive the charging cord being coiled therebetween.

Abstract: A light fixture includes a mount configured to mount onto a mounting surface and a stem having a first end attached to the mount and extending in a first direction away from the mount with respect to the mounting surface to a second end. The light fixture further includes at least one arm having a first end attached to the stem and extending in a second direction away from the stem with respect to the mounting surface to a second end, the second direction at an angle with respect to the first direction. The light fixture includes a socket disposed on the second end of the at least one arm for receiving a light emitter and a power receptacle and/or a communication receptacle disposed on the second end of the stem.

Abstract: A socket connector includes an insulating housing, at least one docking element, a plurality of docking terminals, a fastening board and an outer cover assembly. A middle of the insulating housing has at least one holding groove. The at least one docking element is assembled in the at least one holding groove. The at least one docking element defines a plurality of docking grooves. The plurality of the docking terminals are fastened in the plurality of the docking grooves, separately. The fastening board has a first opening. The insulating housing is fastened to a rear surface of the fastening board. The outer cover assembly is assembled in the first opening. The outer cover assembly includes a frame and a waterproof element. The waterproof element has a sleeving ring, a covering portion, and a connecting element connected between the sleeving ring and the covering portion.

Abstract: A charging connector device for a motor vehicle. A connector socket, which is arranged in a depression, with a pivotable cover, which can be detachably connected to said connector socket, as well as a pivotable cover flap, which closes the depression reversibly. The cover and the cover flap can pivot between a closed position and an opened position. The cover, situated in the opened position, is arranged in the pivoting path of the cover flap, which can pivot from the opened position to the closed position by a motor-driven positioning device, and, during the pivot movement of the cover flap, is entrained by the latter for closure.

Abstract: A connector includes first terminals configured to be connected to first electric cables, a housing having terminal housing cylinder portions configured to contain the first terminals in parallel, terminal housing portions provided between the terminal housing cylinder portions, second terminals configured to be connected to second electric cables and to be contained in the terminal housing portions, and fasteners configured to fasten and fix terminal metal fittings connected to end portions of the first electric cables to the first terminals protruding from rear ends of the pair of terminal housing cylinder portions. By the fasteners, the terminal metal fittings are fixed to side faces of the first terminals from directions intersecting with axis directions of the first terminals, the side faces being opposite to faces of the first terminals which face each other.

Abstract: A fully-automatic dust proof system for quick change connector of electric vehicle is provided. The fully-automatic dust proof system of the application comprises: a base provided at the quick change connector of the battery pack; a dust proof covering plate slidably installed onto the base; an electric motor fixed on the base; a power supply electrically connected with the electric motor; a control system for controlling the motor to drive the dust proof covering plate to slide; a distance sensor for monitoring relative distance between the battery pack and the electric vehicle; and a pressure sensor for monitoring whether the dust proof covering plate is in place or not.

Abstract: A low profile component mounting article is provided and includes a structure base, wherein the structure base defines a base cavity for containing a laptop computing device. The structure base further defines a cable opening and is configured to contain an auxiliary component having a connector cable, wherein the cable opening is communicated with the base cavity, and wherein when the auxiliary component is located within the base cavity, at least a portion of the extends out of the cable opening. Additionally, the structure base further includes a cable storage mount located proximate the cable opening and configured to removably contain the connector cable and a cable connector mount located proximate the cable storage mount and configured to removably contain the cable connector.

Abstract: An electrical component enclosure with a hygienic hinge, which is used to house electric components, includes a body for fixing to a surface and having six faces defining a volume within which the electrical components are contained. One of the faces has an access aperture with a flange around the aperture. A closure covers the aperture to seal the body. A hinge connects the body and closure permitting movement of one to the other. The hinge includes an opening contained within the body next to the access aperture and includes a rigid extension portion which extends through the opening. The extension portion is fixed to the closure at one end and has a retaining portion at the other end which prevents the rigid extension portion from exiting the opening and allows the closure to hang from an edge of the opening.

Abstract: A wall socket having a connecting module includes a socket body and a connecting module. The socket body has a socket unit. The connecting module is mounted with the socket unit. The connecting module is electrically connected with the socket body and selectively protruded outside the socket body. Therefore, the invention has functions of wall socket, electricity-transmitting and electricity-connection, which is convenient for various applications with a better universal characteristic.

Abstract: Mobile communications devices having moveable housings are described. In an implementation, a mobile communications device includes a first housing and a second housing. At least one of the first or second housings are moveable between a first configuration in which the first housing substantially covers the second housing so that an outer surface of the second housing is covered and an outer surface of the first housing is viewable, and a second configuration in which said outer surface of the second housing is exposed and positioned such that said outer surface of the second housing is positioned in a substantially similar plane to that of said outer surface of the first housing.

Abstract: The connector (1) for the connection to the on-board diagnostics of a vehicle, comprising a container body (2) associable with an electronic connection port (A) of an on-board diagnostic system of a vehicle, a plurality of electrical terminals (3) supported by the container body (2) and connectable to corresponding electrical terminals (B) of the connection port (A), at least a protruding element (4) associated with the container body (2) and engageable in correspondence of at least a respective locator element (C) onto the connection port (A), and blocking means (5) of the protruding element (4) in correspondence of the locator element (C), able to prevent undesired disconnections of the connector itself from the connection port (A).

Abstract: An electrical power-supplying device for supplying electrical power to a group of electrical appliances located in an environment. The electrical power supplying device includes a power supply cord for plugging into a standard power receptacle by way of a power supply plug, and supplying AC electrical power to the device. The device includes a housing base portion having a central aperture providing access to a 3D interior volume bounded by a side wall extending circumferentially about the 3D interior volume and having a capacity for holding a plurality of power adapter modules and/or power adapter blocks associated with said group of electrical appliances located in the environment.

Abstract: A connector structure includes a jack including a receiver, and a plug connectable to the jack. The jack includes a wall located around the receiver and defining a receiving region configured to receive a locking portion. The plug includes a plug body, a plug holder, and the locking portion. The receiving region includes a first region where at least a part of the locking portion is configured to enter and exit by a movement of the locking portion along the first axis, and a second region where at least a part of the locking portion is configured to enter when the locking portion is rotated about the first axis. The second region is covered by the wall when the receiver is seen from the front.

Abstract: An electrical outlet assembly for a vehicle is provided. The electrical outlet assembly includes a panel and an electrical receptacle. The panel includes a sidewall and a bottom wall that extends from the sidewall, and is coupleable to a vehicle panel of the vehicle to define an interior cavity therewith. The electrical receptacle is coupled within a receptacle opening defined in the sidewall. The sidewall defines a first drain opening beneath the electrical receptacle, and the bottom wall at least partially defines a second drain opening, each of the first and second drain openings providing fluid communication with the interior cavity. The panel is configured to direct fluid that enters the interior cavity through the first drain opening out of the second drain opening and away from the electrical receptacle.

Abstract: A push fitting joint packaging arrangement allows for rotation locking as between a fitting and an inserted pipe or tubing element. In various embodiments, the arrangement comprises one or more sealing members, a fastening ring with one or more prolated ear members, a tube support member and a push release member.

Abstract: A socket for a vehicle passenger compartment comprising a socket body and at least one electrical connection element fixed to the socket body by clinching. The socket is adapted for use on multiple vehicles of different manufacturers.

Abstract: An electronic device including a first body, a rotating base, and a rotating base driving system is provided. The rotating base is pivoted to the first body and suitable for rotating between a using position and a retracting position with respect to the first body. The rotating base driving system is adapted to determine an operation status of the electronic device to control a movement of the rotating base with respect to the first body.

Abstract: The invention relates to a system for electrically coupling an electrical charging device to the power storage means of a vehicle. The system includes a bar, a protective panel, a flap, a drive means, and a control device for synchronizing the movements of the bar, protective panel, and flap between a stowed position and a position for extending from the ground.

Abstract: An electric apparatus with safety connector for preventing electric shock, having an electric circuit comprising at least a pair of terminals electrically separated from each other, and a cover which covers the electric circuit so as to prevent access to it when it is disposed in the assembly configuration to cover the electric circuit. The cover is mechanically fixed in position by a plurality of attachment mechanisms. A safety connector associated with the cover and provided with an electric conductor element, wherein the security connector passes through the cover so as to short-circuit the terminals and a projection supports the electric conductor element and is movable from a closed configuration in which it short-circuits the terminals to an open position in which it does not short circuit the terminals. A cover element which, in closed configuration, at least partially overlaps at least one of attachment mechanisms.

Abstract: A replaceable panel structure and a socket, switch and humidity sensor with the replaceable panel. The replaceable panel structure includes a base, and a panel main body which is replaceably mounted on the base by a snap structure having first snap structures and second snap structures, wherein each of the first snap structures includes a first elastic snap disposed on the panel main body and a stop block disposed on the base, a first slot fitted with the first elastic snap being formed on one side of the stop block away from the panel main body, the first elastic snap being deformed due to the stop of the stop block and then snapped into or released from the first slot; each of the second snap structures includes a second snap disposed on the panel main body and a second slot disposed on the base and fitted with the second snap, the second snap being able to be inserted into or released from the second slot in a horizontal direction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical component, in particular for surface mounting, comprising a housing body, preferably configured as a housing block, comprising a plurality of contact pins which project from the housing body, at least in portions, and comprising at least one orientation element on which, at least in the operating position thereof, the contact pins rest orientated along a predetermined contact contour (K), at least in portions. According to the invention, by installing the at least one orientation element with spacing from the housing body a component can be provided which is simple and cost-effective to produce, versatile and can be fitted in a reliable manner.

Abstract: A charging inlet device (1, 2, 3) includes: an inlet housing (10) fixed to a vehicle body panel (P) with a charging port (11A) open towards an outer side of a vehicle body; a terminal (20) arranged in the charging port (11A); and a rear connector (50) mounted to the inlet housing (10) on an opposite side from the charging port (11A) and having a wire lead-out terminal (52) connecting the terminal (20) and an electrical wire (W) routed through the vehicle body.

Abstract: A combined charging inlet (10) including plural connector fitting portions that are integrated, including: an inlet housing (20) including a first hood (50) and a second hood (60) that are provided integrally and continuously with each other. First drains (34A) to (34C) configured to drain water from first cavities (32A) to (32C) that accommodate first terminals (31A) to (31C) in a first connector fitting (30) to a first drain space (33). A first water guide (51) guides water from the first drain space (33) to a second drain space (43). Second drains (44A) and (44B) drain water from second cavities (42A) and (42B) that accommodate second terminals (41A) and (41B) in a second connector fitting (40) to the second drain space (43), and a second water guide (61) guides water from the second drain space (43) to outside of a vehicle.

Abstract: A charging connector accommodation apparatus for use in a truck-type or pickup-type electric vehicle includes a box body having an opening facing an outside of a vehicle body and an opening facing an inside of the vehicle body, and a lid member. The box body includes a frame body, and a center panel disposed inside the frame body. A bent edge folded toward the outside and joined to the frame body is provided at the center panel. A highly rigid frame section enhanced in rigidity by the bent edge is disposed is provided more outward to the outside than the center panel, and a hollow frame section having rigidity lower than that of the highly rigid frame section is disposed is provided more inward to the inside than the center panel of the box body.

Abstract: A universal receptacle cover for an electrical receptacle is provided. The universal receptacle cover includes a base, a neck supported by the base, and a cap coupled to the neck, the cap moving between an open configuration and a closed configuration. In some cases, a portion of the universal receptacle cover consists essentially of a material transparent to visible light. In some cases, the universal receptacle cover is sized and shaped to completely cover standard electrical receptacles when the cap is in the closed configuration.

Abstract: A stackable connector interface with magnetic retention for electronic devices and accessories can allow power and data to be transferred between one or more stacked connectors. Each interconnected stackable connector may include one or more magnetic elements, which magnetic elements may have poles arranged to facilitate mating with other stackable connectors. The magnetic elements may also provide a magnetic retention force that holds mated connectors in contact with each other. The connectors can also include connection detection circuitry for determining whether the connectors are mated with other connectors, thereby allowing the connectors to prevent live contacts from being exposed at an unmated surface of the connectors. In addition to connection detection circuitry, routing circuitry may also be included to determine how signals should be transferred between the interconnected stackable connectors and/or corresponding devices.

Abstract: An incorrect-insertion-prevention structure of a connector which prevents a first connector from being incorrectly inserted into a space formed within a second connector to be fitted to the first connector, wherein the first connector includes at least one first magnet, a bottom surface or a side surface at an insertion end to be inserted into the second connector, wherein the second connector includes: a shutter rotatably and pivotally supported by a rotating shaft to open and close an inlet of the space, and a shutter-rotation-prevention unit rotatably and pivotally supported by a supporting shaft in parallel to the rotating shaft of the shutter to prevent the shutter from being rotated in an opening direction, and wherein the shutter-rotation-prevention unit shutter-rotation-prevention unit includes: at least one engaging member facing a rotation end of the shutter in a closed state to prevent the shutter from being moved in the opening direction.

Abstract: An internally switched female receptacle or connector for use with IEC 60309-2 configuration plugs and the like. Various plug-latching and plug-actuated safety interlock arrangements coordinate strictly axial plug movement relative to the receptacle with the closing and opening of sleeve contacts and terminal pressure contacts. A continuous ground feature ensures grounding of the primary electrical circuit throughout plug insertion and withdrawal. An optional low-current lighting control circuit powers an LED status indicator. A modular clocking design enables variable angular positioning of the terminals during manufacture.