Abstract: A lamp base includes a housing for at least partial accommodation of a carrier for a light source. Two mutually-opposing guide rails are provided in the housing for the form-fitted insertion of the carrier. The technology is particularly applicable to carriers with LEDs as light sources and addresses problems with adhesive or soldered attachment of the light source carrier.

Abstract: The present invention provides for an electronic isolator device for application in intrinsically safe environments having isolation and safety functionality and comprising: an isolator module (101), a safety module (100), and wherein the isolator module is arranged for removable physical/electrical connection to the safety module in at least two orientations/configurations (DO, Dl, Al, AO) relative to the safety module, wherein the electrical connection to the safety module in each of the at least two orientations/configurations serves to configure the electrical functionality of the safety module (100).

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing a contact point power pad for use with a battery charger, such as may reside in a mobile device. The apparatus, system and method may include a base insulation pad, a plurality of alternately charged strips electrically connected to at least one voltage source and physically atop the base insulation pad, and a plurality of raised insulating ridges interstitially between alternating ones of the alternately charged strips. The apparatus, system and method may also include a mobile device for use with a power pad. The mobile device may include three contact balls electrically associated with at least one battery charger for providing charging power to the at least one battery charger.

Abstract: An apparatus, system and method for providing a contact point power pad for use with a battery charger, such as may reside in a mobile device. The apparatus, system and method may include a base insulation pad, a plurality of alternately charged strips electrically connected to at least one voltage source and physically atop the base insulation pad, and a plurality of raised insulating ridges interstitially between alternating ones of the alternately charged strips. The apparatus, system and method may also include a mobile device for use with a power pad. The mobile device may include three contact balls electrically associated with at least one battery charger for providing charging power to the at least one battery charger.

Abstract: An organic electro-luminescence device capable of reducing a resistance of a cathode electrode to enhance brightness uniformity at each location within the device is described. The organic electro-luminescence device includes a bank layer formed over a substrate, the bank layer including a first, second, and third portion. A first electrode is formed between the first and second portions of the bank layer. An auxiliary electrode is formed where at least a part of the auxiliary electrode is formed between the second and third portions of the bank layer. A voltage drop prevention pattern is formed on the auxiliary electrode. An organic material layer formed between the first and second portions of the bank layer. A second electrode formed on the organic material layer, where at least a portion of the second electrode is electrically coupled to the auxiliary electrode.

Abstract: An organic electro-luminescence device capable of reducing a resistance of a cathode electrode to enhance brightness uniformity at each location within the device is described. The organic electro-luminescence device includes a bank layer formed over a substrate, the bank layer including a first, second, and third portion. A first electrode is formed between the first and second portions of the bank layer. An auxiliary electrode is formed where at least a part of the auxiliary electrode is formed between the second and third portions of the bank layer. A voltage drop prevention pattern is formed on the auxiliary electrode. An organic material layer formed between the first and second portions of the bank layer. A second electrode formed on the organic material layer, where at least a portion of the second electrode is electrically coupled to the auxiliary electrode.

Abstract: A board connecting portion (21) of a terminal fitting (20) is inserted in a through hole (11) of a circuit board (10). Two resilient deformation portions (22) formed at the board connecting portion (21) are deformed resiliently to approach each other and are held resiliently in contact with the inner periphery of the through hole (11). Copper plating layers (25) formed on the outer surfaces of the resilient deformation portions (22) and a board-side tin plating layer (13) formed on the inner peripheral surface of the through hole (11) are alloyed to hold the board connecting portion (21) in the through hole (11).

Abstract: A coupling for a communication conduit is disclosed for use with a train consist. The coupling may include a nipple configured for insertion within a fluid conduit, a flange configured to engage an end of the fluid conduit, a retention member configured to engage an outer surface of the fluid conduit, a first fitting extending from the flange away from the nipple, and, a retaining tab configured to retain a second fitting of another coupling in engagement with the first fitting. The coupling may further include a closure mechanism configured to close off an end of the first fitting and movable during engagement with the second fitting to open the end of the first fitting.

Abstract: A charging cradle for mounting a portable terminal or a battery pack for the portable terminal, a multi-plug adapted to be mounted by being inserted into the charging cradle, hook holes formed in the charging cradle, and hooks adapted to be engaged with the hook holes, wherein the direction for inserting the multi-plug into the charging cradle and the direction for connecting the multi-plug to an external receptacle are perpendicular to each other, is provided, so that charging cradles adapted to be commonly used worldwide, and by localizing multi-plugs by countries or cities, i.e., by providing each country or city with multi-plugs adapted to be suitably used in such a country or a city, enable a user to use his or her charging device by only buying a multi-plug available in a country or a city where the user stays if it is desired.

Abstract: A multiple circuit duplex module comprising a chassis having an electrical chassis receptacle providing a plurality of connection points for the selection of power from two or more different circuits; a duplex element having at least one electrical duplex receptacle thereon to deliver power from one of the two or more different circuits to an external device in electrical contact with the at least one duplex receptacle; first conductor means for electrically connecting the at least one duplex receptacle to selected connection points in the chassis receptacle; wherein the duplex element is connectable to the chassis in different orientations, the orientation of the duplex element determining which one of the two or more different circuits is electrically connected to the at least one duplex receptacle.

Abstract: A photoelectric connection assembly includes a circuit board defining conductive pads on a first surface thereof and waveguides embedded therein, an electrical connector assembled to the circuit board and a light transmission module. The electrical connector includes a seat defining a first receiving cavity for receiving the conversion module and a second receiving cavity below the first receiving cavity, a cover rotatably associated with a rear end of the seat and rotating to shield the first receiving cavity and conductive terminals loaded on the seat. The terminals include contacting portions extending in the first receiving cavity for electrical connection with the conversion module and leg portions connecting with the conductive pads. The light transmission module is received in the second receiving cavity and includes conversion module.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a plug-type connector, comprising a contact carrier element (10), wherein a contact element (16) for receiving a conductor (12) of a cable is arranged in the contact carrier element (10), wherein the contact element (16) is fixed in the contact carrier element (10), wherein, in the event of a force being exerted on the contact element (16) which is greater than the holding force of the fixing, the fixing can be released and the contact element (16) becomes movably mounted in the contact carrier element (10).

Abstract: A data transmission base is used to transmit data for a data transmission device. The data transmission device has a data transmission body and a cover. The data transmission body has a first transmission interface. The data transmission base includes a transmission connection body and a cover connection body. The transmission connection body has a second transmission interface for connecting the first transmission interface. The cover connection body, which is connected to the transmission connection body, is used for connecting the cover.

Abstract: Apparatus for making an electrical connection in a system requiring four electrical connections, including an electrical connection pad having an array of four types of electrically conductive contacts, all conductive contacts of a given type being electrically connected to all other conductive contacts of the same type; and an arrangement for providing electrical connections to conductive contacts on the pads, the arrangement having electrically conductive pins for making contact with the conductive contacts, wherein the types of electrically conductive contacts include two contacts for power and two separate contacts for signals. The pins may be arranged at corners of a first square and a second square, with the first square being rotated by forty-five degrees with respect to the second square, and a pin located at a common center of both squares. A method of operation of the apparatus, and various applications and configurations for its use.

Abstract: Apparatus for making an electrical connection in a system requiring four electrical connections, including an electrical connection pad having an array of four types of electrically conductive contacts, all conductive contacts of a given type being electrically connected to all other conductive contacts of the same type; and an arrangement for providing electrical connections to conductive contacts on the pads, the arrangement having electrically conductive pins for making contact with the conductive contacts, wherein the types of electrically conductive contacts include two contacts for power and two separate contacts for signals. The pins may be arranged at corners of a first square and a second square, with the first square being rotated by forty-five degrees with respect to the second square, and a pin located at a common center of both squares. A method of operation of the apparatus, and various applications and configurations for its use.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a storage device to an electronic device. The electronic device includes a bracket. The fixing mechanism includes two pairs of latching members extending upward from the bracket, a limiting member having a pair of resilient limiting portions, and two pairs of fixing members fixing the limiting member to the storage device. The two pairs of fixing members engage the corresponding latching members. The pair of the resilient limiting portions resists the corresponding latching members to secure the two pairs of the fixing members. The storage device is detached from the bracket depending on the resilient deformation of the resilient limiting portions.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism is used to fix a storage device to an electronic device. The electronic device includes a bracket. The fixing mechanism includes two latching members fixed to one of the bracket and the storage device, and a limiting member fixed to the other. The limiting member includes two side plates and at least one resilient hook. Each of the side plates defines a holding portion to receive the latching member. The at least one resilient hook engages with the latching members. The storage device may be secured by the fixing mechanism, or detached from the fixing mechanism depending on the resilient deformation or reformation of the resilient hooks.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism fixing a storage device to a bracket includes a fastening member. The fastening member is fixed to the storage device, and has a first connecting hook and a second connecting hook. A first latching portion and a second latching portion are formed on the bracket. The first latching portion defines an engaging groove. The first connecting hook is elastic and engaged in the engaging groove of the first latching portion. The second connecting hook engages the second latching portion.

Abstract: Apparatus for making an electrical connection in a system requiring four electrical connections, including an electrical connection pad having an array of four types of electrically conductive contacts, all conductive contacts of a given type being electrically connected to all other conductive contacts of the same type; and an arrangement for providing electrical connections to conductive contacts on the pads, the arrangement having electrically conductive pins for making contact with the conductive contacts, wherein the types of electrically conductive contacts include two contacts for power and two separate contacts for signals. The pins may be arranged at corners of a first square and a second square, with the first square being rotated by forty-five degrees with respect to the second square, and a pin located at a common center of both squares. A method of operation of the apparatus, and various applications and configurations for its use.

Abstract: Methods, lead retention assemblies and systems may provide a secure connection of electrical leads to an implantable medical device, such as a pacemaker or a defibrillator. The method may include: providing a lead retention assembly including a support member, a first side clamp and a second side clamp, a first port and a second port each defining a respective receptacle in conjunction with the support, and a fastener configured to urge both the first and second side clamps toward the support upon actuation of the fastener; providing at least two electrical lead bodies each including a respective proximal end portion; inserting the respective proximal end portions into the respective receptacles to be in electrical communication with a respective electrical contact in the respective receptacles; and actuating the fastener to thereby clamp the proximal end portions of the respective electrical lead bodies within the first and second ports.

Abstract: A connector (10) has a housing (20) that is connectable with a mating connector (90). A sliding force multiplying mechanism can slide relative to the housing (20) in a direction intersecting a connecting direction for proceeding with a first part of a connecting operation. A rotating force multiplying mechanism then can be rotated relative to the housing (20) for proceeding with a second part of the connecting operation. The sliding force multiplying mechanism and the rotating force multiplying mechanism operate separately and are formed on a single lever (40).

Abstract: The invention relates to a coupler assembly for electrically coupling at least two boards (200a, 200b, 200c, 200d) comprising interconnected integrated circuits, which coupler assembly provides high-speed constrained electrical interconnection (130) between the coupled boards (200a, 200b, 200c, 200d), for example CPU-busses, SMP-busses and IO-busses. The electrical interconnection (130) provides signal timing alignment and signal integrity for signals exchanged between the coupled boards (200a, 200b, 200c, 200d).

Abstract: A positioning mechanism comprises a slide base, a rotation arm and an elastic member. The slide base is disposed over a bottom surface of a second device and is slidable in first and second sliding directions. The sliding base has a track defining a closed sliding path that comprises a first positioning point, a first release point, a second positioning point, and second release point. The rotation arm comprises first and second ends, the first end being disposed on the bottom surface around a pivot, and the second end having a slide member capable of being positioned at the first positioning point or the second positioning point along the sliding path of the track. The elastic member is provided on the bottom surface and is configured to cause the second end of the rotation arm to rotate and to cause the slide base to slide.

Abstract: An electrical plug adapter has a plug body, female receptacles in one surface of the plug body, and male prongs extending from another surface of the plug body. The adapter has a male catch mechanism associated with a latching prong of the male prongs. The male catch mechanism is resiliently biased to a catch position relative to the latching prong. An actuator on the plug body can be moved to selectively move the latch mechanism to a release position closer to the latching prong. The male catch mechanism includes a portion configured to catch on an object in a standard electrical outlet when the male prongs are inserted into corresponding receptacles in the standard electrical outlet.

Abstract: An electronic connecting device includes a plate defining an opening therein, a connector for being movable along the opening, a controller for shifting the connector to different height positions.

Abstract: Described is an input and output device for inputting or outputting data of an electronic equipment. The input and output device is designed for being detachably mounted to the electronic equipment in at least two different positions. The input and output device features a first contacting arrangement which, independent of the selected position in the mounted state of the input and output device on the electronic equipment, electrically comes in connection with a second contacting arrangement present on the electronic equipment. In one embodiment, orientation of the device may be varied, thereby enabling it to be coupled to a receiver by a bayonet connection and with a set of contacting arrangement engaging the second contacting arrangement in any orientation. Moreover, described are an operating and display module, as well as to a combination of an electronic equipment and an input and output device that can be detachably mounted thereto.

Abstract: A power supply device (10) includes a base (20) and a plug (30). The base includes a square recess (24) and a locating portion (242) positioned in the recess. The plug is removably received in the recess. The plug includes a square main body (32) and a groove (36). The locating portion is received in the groove. The main body can be positioned in the square recess in different orientations.

Abstract: Described is an input and output device for inputting or outputting data of an electronic equipment. The input and output device is designed for being detachably mounted to the electronic equipment in at least two different positions. The input and output device features a first contacting arrangement which, independent of the selected position in the mounted state of the input and output device on the electronic equipment, electrically comes in connection with a second contacting arrangement present on the electronic equipment. In one embodiment, orientation of the device may be varied, thereby enabling it to be coupled to a receiver by a bayonet connection and with a set of contacting arrangement engaging the second contacting arrangement in any orientation. Moreover, described are an operating and display module, as well as to a combination of an electronic equipment and an input and output device that can be detachably mounted thereto.

Abstract: A connector for easily connecting a peripheral to a mobile telephone that allows the peripheral to be oriented in at least two directions. The connector comprises a phone-side connector attached to a mobile telephone and a peripheral-side connector attached to the peripheral. The phone-side connector comprises a plurality of contacts which are duplicated adjacent to the contacts but in a reverse order. The peripheral-side connector also comprises a plurality of mating contacts which are duplicated adjacent to the contacts but in a reverse order. In this way, the phone-side connector and the peripheral-side connector can properly mate regardless of the orientation, either facing towards or away from the mobile phone user.

Abstract: A connection technique for switchably and mutually exclusively coupling a plurality of device sets. The connection technique utilizes a low profile connector having multiple circuit sets, each of which is configured for mutually exclusive and removable insertion into a receptacle coupled to multiple devices. Each one of the multiple circuit sets, which is inserted into the receptacle, couples a desired set of the plurality of device sets.

Abstract: A connection technique for switchably and mutually exclusively coupling a plurality of device sets. The connection technique utilizes a low profile connector having multiple circuit sets, each of which is configured for mutually exclusive and removable insertion into a receptacle coupled to multiple devices. Each one of the multiple circuit sets, which is inserted into the receptacle, couples a desired set of the plurality of device sets.

Abstract: A docking mechanism for releasably interconnecting an electronics subassembly and a game interface board in a gaming machine. The electronics subassembly includes a housing enclosing a gaming control board. The docking mechanism includes an operating lever which is moveable between a docked position and an undocked position. Two latches are rotatably mounted to the operating lever and engage or disengage the electronics subassembly from the game interface board when the operating lever is moved from the docked or undocked positions, respectively. An optional housing door may be locked to prevent unauthorized access to the gaming control board.

Abstract: A connection technique for switchably and mutually exclusively coupling a plurality of device sets. The connection technique utilizes a low profile connector having multiple circuit sets, each of which is configured for mutually exclusive and removable insertion into a receptacle coupled to multiple devices. Each one of the multiple circuit sets, which is inserted into the receptacle, couples a desired set of the plurality of device sets.

Abstract: A computing system includes a number of circuit cards fastened by brackets to a slotted panel, which has slots allowing the attachment of external cables to the circuit cards. Electrical grounding between the slotted panel and the brackets is achieved through the use of a conductive gasket extending along an inner surface of the slotted panel. The conductive gasket includes a central web, a number of contact bumps extending from the central web to the slotted panel, and a number of contact bumps extending from the central web to the brackets. Contact bumps thus extending in opposite directions are placed in alternating positions along the central web, so that the central web is deflected as the contact gasket is compressed.

Abstract: On a floor of a building, a wiring layout of information circuits which are used by personnel who work at a plurality of blocks, has at each block outlet connectors connected to information devices at the block. An interconnection unit has primary connectors connected to extend devices e.g. telephone exchange or network controller, and secondary connectors. Wiring structures each having a plurality of wiring cables connect respective groups of the secondary connectors to respective blocks. Interconnection cables detachably and interchangeably connect the primary and secondary connectors at the interconnection unit. To enable efficient and simple re-arrangement for the information circuits, first identification signs, e.g.

Abstract: An image forming apparatus of the type having a rotary developing device or revolver, and a power supply device. When the revolver is rotated to bring one of its developing sections to a developing position, the end of a developing roller disposed in the developing section faces a bracket mounted on a rear wall included in the apparatus body. A retractable rod-like terminal is mounted on the bracket and constantly biased by a spring. A bias for development is applied from a bias circuit to the developing roller via the retractable terminal.

Abstract: An electrical connection system, for example a dropside patch panel, comprises a mounting rail (12) which receives first connectors (14) arranged with their contacts facing away from the rail (12). Cable introduced between the rail and the connectors is separated into individual conductors which are terminated at contacts (34, 36) via slots (30) in the rail walls. A second connector (16) carries standard data or voice sockets communications (19) which are connected to the first connector via edge contact carrying PCBs (38) which engage in slots (40) in the first connectors.

Abstract: A telephone headset is connected to a telephone line through a interface module having programmable signal conditioning characteristics. The interface module is universal in that it can be programmed for use with many different headset or handset units. The interface module is automatically programmed through a multi-pin connector carried on the headset or handset connecting cable. The pin arrangement in the connector when plugged into a mating receptacle connector of the interface module produces binary input signals which can be decoded into programming signals for the signal conditioning circuit in the module.