Abstract: An electrical pin connector including a receptacle and a plug configured for matable connection, the plug and the receptacle each including conical backshells with a surface disposed about a central axis and a plurality of pin receptacles helically disposed in parallel curves around the central axis on the conical backshell surface for terminating conductors.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electrical connection plug, comprising: a housing; an electrical connection point provided on the housing, to achieve electrical connection with a receptacle, wherein the receptacle has a jack; a locking component and an actuating component, both of which are provided on the housing, wherein the locking component is used to be inserted into the jack. The locking component comprises a latch, which is connected to the actuation component to be driven by the actuation component to move with respect to the housing, wherein the latch is provided with a first inclined surface; a locking plate, which is provided outside the latch, wherein the locking plate is provided with a second inclined surface corresponding to the first inclined surface. The present invention achieves the locking between the electrical connection plugs in a new way.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described, including apparatus that includes a male-connector body comprising at least one mating surface, and shaped to define a hollow core. A plurality of electrically-conductive male-connector terminals are coupled to the mating surface of the male-connector body. A longitudinal insert is configured to, by moving inside the hollow core, push the male-connector terminals radially outward. Other embodiments are also described.

Abstract: A system includes an energy source and a surgical device. The energy source has a receptacle configured to delivery energy to the surgical device through a receptacle. The surgical device is configured to deliver the energy to tissue. The surgical device includes a plug selectively engagable to the receptacle to couple the surgical device to the energy source. The plug includes a prong configured to mechanically transition from a condition permitting engagement of the plug and the receptacle to another condition inhibiting engagement of the plug with the receptacle upon reaching a predetermined usage threshold.

Abstract: An implantable connector utilizing having improved electrical and mechanical properties is described herein. In one aspect, the implantable connector utilizes electrical contact pins fabricated from a corrosion resistant metal alloy, such as platinum-iridium, that engage longitudinally and include one or more urging members on a proximal portion of the pin so as to provide at least a desired contact force between conductively coupled pins. Such a configuration allows contact between contact pins to be maintained in applications where the connector may be subject to movement and further allows for reduced resistance so as to allow transmission of voltages and current associated with higher powered implanted devices. In some embodiments, the urging member is defined as a helical cut potion in one or both electrical contacts. Methods of use and manufacture of such connectors are also provided herein.

Abstract: An implantable medical lead includes a lead body having a proximal portion and a distal portion. The lead also includes first and second contacts located at the proximal portion of the lead body, and includes first and second electrodes located at the distal portion of the lead body. The first electrode is electrically coupled to the first contact and the second electrode is electrically coupled to the second contact. The first contact has a proximal end and a distal end and the second contact has proximal end and a distal end. The second contact is radially spaced apart from the first contact. The contacts do not extend around the lead body. This disclosure also relates to an implantable lead extension and to an implantable signal generator having connectors configured to receive the present lead.

Abstract: The cigarette lighter adaptor includes a housing having a first end and a second end. The first end of the device is a conventional plug that is adapted to plug into a power outlet disposed on a vehicle's dashboard. The first end of the device has a pair of exposed electrical contacts to complete the circuit to the automobile's 12 V DC electrical power source, thereby providing the present invention with power. The second end of the present invention comprises a DC cigarette lighter and a power outlet.

Abstract: A connector structure for attaching a hand microphone to a voice recorder 11 includes a recorder-side connector, a pre-load applying member and an operation ring. The pre-load applying member applies a pre-load by pushing a rear end of a connector housing of a mikeside connector while the mikeside connector is joined to the recorder-side connector. The position of the pre-load applying member is adjustable in the axial direction of the recorder-side connector by means of the operation ring, so as to apply a proper pre-load to the mikeside connector, thereby stabilizing the joint regardless of variations in axial length of the mikeside connector. As using no coil spring, the connector structure does not provide repulsion during the attaching operation.

Abstract: An electrical zero-force plug connector includes a socket housing holding sleeve contacts movable between opened and closed positions and an assembly connector having connector pins. A bolt is movable against the socket housing from an unlocked position into a locked position after the socket housing and the assembly connector are joined. A slider is connected to the bolt and the sleeve contacts such that as the bolt moves the slider moves through a seal of the socket housing and moves the sleeve contacts. While the socket housing and the assembly connector are joined and the bolt is unlocked, the sleeve contacts are opened and the connector pins are inserted into the sleeve contacts. While the socket housing and the assembly connector are joined and the bolt is locked, the sleeve contacts are closed and the connector pins inserted into the sleeve contacts are held therein.

Abstract: A retention member for use with a junction box. The retention member includes a beam, at least one resilient retention member and securing members. The securing members extend from the beam and are operable between an unsecured position in which the at least one resilient retention member of the beam is not placed in engagement with the at least one electrical component and a secured position in which the at least one resilient retention member of the beam is placed in engagement with and exerts a force on the at least one electrical component. Wherein when the securing member is in the secured position, the at least one resilient retention member of the beam maintains the at least one electrical component in electrical engagement with mating electrical components of the junction box.

Abstract: A wet-connect can include a radial array of contacts that are electrically isolated from each other. The wet-connect can include a male connector and a female connector. The contacts are placed at spaced distances from each other around the outside diameter of the male connector and the inside diameter of the female connector. Because the contacts are spaced around the radius of the connectors, the length of the wet-connect does not have to depend upon the number of contacts provided by the wet-connect. This in turn can reduce the length of the wet-connect, making the wet-connect less susceptible to breakage or misalignment and/or allowing the wet-connect to be manufactured using less material.

Abstract: A clip connector is configured to cooperate with a power strip for providing power to an LED display such that the clip connector is insertable into the power strip by a user compressing the first and second legs towards one another and first inserting the first leg into the first channel of the power strip and then inserting the second leg into the second channel of the power strip.

Abstract: A connector capable of dispensing an actuator and reducing manufacturing costs. The connector includes a metal plate for sandwichingly supporting an FPC. The metal plate includes a first supporting portion mounted on a printed wiring board, and a second supporting portion connected to the first supporting portion via a linking portion in a manner movable in an FPC sandwiching direction. The second supporting portion includes a second movable portion opposed to the first supporting portion, and a second spring portion for causing the second movable portion to be urged against the inserted FPC. The second supporting portion includes a pair of locking pieces. The locking pieces cause the second movable portion to move away from the first supporting portion, using an FPC inserting force to increase distance between contact point portions of the first and second supporting portions, and prevent removal of the FPC.

Abstract: A connector that includes a male terminal which has a conductive property and a tip portion of which is formed in a bar shape, and includes a coil spring formed of a conductive wire rod with an inner diameter smaller than a diameter of the tip portion of the male terminal and that linearly extends at an end portion at which the male terminal is inserted. The male terminal is inserted into the coil spring while a force that expands an inner diameter of at least a vicinity of the end portion is applied to an extending portion, and thereafter fitted to the coil spring by releasing the force.

Abstract: An adaptor device for electrical sockets is provided that includes a body having an interior; a pair of prongs extending from the body in spaced parallel relationship; a pair of receptacles extending into the interior of the body, each receptacle structured to be in electrical contact with a respective prong of the pair of prongs; and a pair of prong springs received over the pair of prongs, each prong spring having a pair of flexible side walls that are structured to bulge outward away from the prong.

Abstract: A connector includes a first terminal housing for housing plural first connecting terminals aligned, a second terminal housing for housing plural second connecting terminals aligned, plural insulating members, a connecting member for collectively fixing and electrically connecting the plural first connecting terminals and the plural second connecting terminals at each contact point by pressing the plural first connecting terminals and the plural second connecting terminals. The connecting member includes a ring-shaped support fixed to the first terminal housing and a pressing portion an upper part of which is inserted into a hollow formed inside the ring-shaped support so as to be pivotally supported by the support. The pressing portion is configured to turn relative to the support by turning the upper part of the pressing portion and to move relative to the support with the turning of the pressing portion in a vertical direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a body having a plurality of receiving slots, a plurality of terminals respectively accommodated in the receiving slots, each terminal having a stopping portion, and a cover, slideably covered on the body, and having a plurality of pressed surfaces respectively corresponding to the stopping portions. When the cover slides along a first direction relative to the body, the stopping portion limits upward displacement of the pressed surface, so as to limit upward warping of the cover, thereby ensuring good contact between the terminal and a mating element.

Abstract: An audio plug connector device comprising an audio plug body, a connector portion coupled to the audio plug body, and an expanding member extending from the audio plug body, wherein the expanding member radially expands from a first diameter to a second diameter to prevent disengagement from a receptacle is provided. Furthermore, an associated method of locking an audio plug into an audio jack is also provided.

Abstract: An electrical plug-type connector includes a carrier, a sleeve contact having a movable tensioning sleeve, a housing movable relative to the carrier, a mating component having a pin configured to make contact with the sleeve contact, and a lever having first and second lever arms. Joining of the mating component with the carrier causes an anti-displacement element between the housing and the carrier to be released and, as a result of a displacement of the housing relative to the carrier, the tensioning sleeve moves and presses the sleeve contact against the pin and the first lever arm displaces and connects with the mating component and the displacement of the first lever arm builds spring tension that is applied in the second lever arm such that the second lever arm latches on the housing with a latching sound when the housing reaches an end position relative to the carrier.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a pin having a plurality of circumferentially spaced support arms, inward facing surfaces of the support arms defining a cavity. A shoulder is provided on the inward facing surfaces. A guide is axially received in the internal cavity, the guide having tabs at one and a radial flange at the other. An elastomeric cylindrical collar is disposed on the guide between the tabs and the flange. In a first position, the collar is axially uncompressed or axially partially compressed between the flange of the guide and the shoulders of the support arms. In a second position, the flange is positioned closer to the shoulders such that the collar is axially compressed between the flange and the shoulders to a shorter axial distance than in the first position and such that the collar is expanded radially outwardly to a greater amount than in the first position.

Abstract: An aircraft powering system is provided which includes an aircraft electrical connector is provided with features to allow facile engagement with an aircraft and strong retention forces. The aircraft powering system may include the aircraft electrical connector having a unique biasing mechanism and modular construction, wherein the biasing mechanism is configured to place differential forces onto mating electrical connectors from an aircraft. The biasing mechanism may be operatively coupled to a handle or trigger, which may be easily engageable by an operator.

Abstract: An aircraft electrical connector is provided with features to allow facile engagement with an aircraft and strong retention forces. The aircraft electrical system may include the aircraft electrical connector having a unique biasing mechanism and modular construction, wherein the biasing mechanism is configured to place differential forces onto mating electrical connectors from an aircraft. The biasing mechanism may be operatively coupled to a handle or trigger, which may be easily engageable by an operator. In one embodiment, an electrical connector may include a cam plate disposed between electrical connectors. The cam plate is configured to place differential forces on mating connectors inserted into the electrical connectors. In another embodiment, an electrical connector includes a moveable shaft that is disposed between electrical connectors.

Abstract: A computer enclosure is used to install a computer motherboard therein. The computer motherboard includes a number of peripheral component interconnect (PCI) sockets for mounting a number of PCI cards. When some of the number of PCI sockets are not used, the disclosure provides a data storage device bracket which is arranged neighboring some unused PCI socket in the computer enclosure. The data storage device bracket holds at least one data storage device therein, which can fully utilize a space of the computer enclosure.

Abstract: A plug with a spark meltdown-proof structure for a spark damaged-proof effect is mainly comprised of two center hinged inserters that can be pressed for angle rotation, each inserter has a conductor, one end of which is connected with the output electric wire and the other end is connected or disconnected with the inserting conductor which can be inserted into the socket; through the said structure, when the plug is released from or inserted into the socket, current can be disconnected first at the instant to prevent conductors sparks-meltdown problems in the plug insertion process from happening.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a base having a number of passageways and a compartment in one end thereof. A cover is mounted to the base. The cover has a plurality of through holes corresponding to the passageways and a driving compartment corresponding to the compartment. The driving compartment has one single-step stopper. One recess is positioned adjacent the stopper and receives a stiffener therein for supporting the stopper. A cam is disposed in the driving compartment and the compartment to drive the cover moving relative to the base along a front-to-back direction.

Abstract: A new and improved aircraft power connector, for electrical connection to an aircraft electrical connector, has incorporated thereon a dual-position mechanism which can effectively alter the engagement force level defined between the electrical connector contact pins of the aircraft power connector and the aircraft electrical connector. When the mechanism is disposed at a first position, the force level is relatively low so as to easily permit connection and disconnection, whereas when the mechanism is disposed at a second position, the force level is relatively high so as to ensure the connection of the aircraft power connector to the aircraft electrical connector and thereby prevent the inadvertent disconnection of the aircraft power connector from the aircraft electrical connector.

Abstract: An apparatus to connect a connector half (13) at an end of a first cable (15) to a second cable (6) is described as having a male member (32) coupled to the first cable (15) and a female member (31) coupled to the second cable (6). An actuation mechanism includes a tapered surface (33U; 33L) where at least a part (16) of one of the first and second cables is connected to the tapered surface (33U; 33L) by a trapping means (33L; 16L). Preferably, the apparatus is arranged such that movement of the tapered surface (14; 33U; 33L) along a longitudinal axis in a first direction forces the said part (16) to move radially outwardly to form the connection and movement of the tapered surface (33U; 33L) in the opposite direction along the longitudinal axis forces the said part (16) to move radially inwardly to break the connection. Preferably, the trapping means (33L; 16L) is a key (16L) provided on the said part (16) and a slot (33L) formed in the mandrel (14) in which the key (16L) is trapped.

Abstract: A connector assembly configured to engage a mating connector. The connector assembly includes a plug body that has loading and mating ends and a central axis extending therebetween. The mating end is configured to be inserted into a cavity of the mating connector to establish at least one of communicative and power connections. The plug body has an outer surface that surrounds and faces away from the central axis. The connector assembly also includes a ring that is slidably mounted over the plug body. The ring is configured to slide along the outer surface of the plug body in an axial direction between withdrawn and locked positions. The connector assembly also includes a sleeve member that is slidably mounted over the plug body and the ring. The sleeve member includes a plurality of fingers that extend toward the mating end and are biased toward the outer surface of the plug body. The ring is configured to engage the fingers and the fingers are configured to flex away and engage the mating connector.

Abstract: A contact has a coupling portion formed of a material which can be bent and unbent. The contact has a spring portion adapted to be connected to a first connection object and a connecting portion adapted to be connected to a second connection object. The spring portion and the connecting portion extend from the coupling portion. The coupling portion is bent into a shape surrounding an axis and maintained in the shape. An electrical connector may be formed by holding the contact in a housing.

Abstract: A ZIF connector, a semiconductor testing device using the ZIF connectors, and a semiconductor testing system using the ZIF connectors are proposed. The ZIF connector comprises a body portion and a clamping portion. The body portion is a print circuit board provided with circuit patterns, and further comprises a plurality of signal holes disposed on an upper part of the body portion for electrically connecting a plurality of corresponding signal cables and a plurality of electrical terminals disposed on a lower part of the body portion and arranged on two lateral sides of the body portion for electrically connecting a plurality of corresponding electrical pads of a substrate. The circuit patterns are provided in the body portion to connect to the electrical terminals through the signal holes accordingly. The clamping portion is horizontally extended on one lateral side of the body portion for securing the ZIF connector in a connector board.

Abstract: A cover member 34 is moved upward when a semiconductor device 26 disposed in a positioning member 44 is held by an absorption pad 24 to pinch an electrode portion 26a of the semiconductor device 26 with movable contact portions 46M and 46F of a contact terminal 46ai.

Abstract: A plug with a spark meltdown-proof structure for a spark damaged-proof effect is mainly comprised of two center hinged inserters that can be pressed for angle rotation, each inserter has a conductor, one end of which is for inserting connection with the socket conductor, and the other end has a platinum contact. The plug is further installed with the conducting pieces which have platinum contacts and are connected with the electric wires. Through the said structure, the current can be disconnected first at the instant when the plug is inserted into or released from the socket, whereby to prevent the conductors sparks-meltdown problems in the plug insertion process from happening.

Abstract: An expanding contact used within a cable connector to make a solid connection with a hollow center conductor of a coaxial cable includes two pieces, a pin and a guide. The pin includes a plurality of slots which form a like plurality of fingers, while the guide includes a plurality of tabs which fit into the plurality of slots. Ends of the fingers include a ramped portion which interacts with a ramped portion of the guide. When the pin is pushed against the guide, the fingers are pushed outward because of the ramped portions of the fingers sliding against the ramped portion of the guide. Before the ends are pushed outward, the pin/guide combination can slide easily into and out of the hollow center conductor, but when the fingers are pushed outward, the fingers make a substantial interference fit with the inner walls of the hollow center conductor.

Abstract: A card edge connector assembly with a housing with side walls and a housing base portion embodying an unique card edge auto thickness detection mechanism that includes a pair of movable block members with interconnected upstanding auto thickness detection members and contact pins, a pair of spring members positioned between the movable blocks and interior wall portions of the housing and a pair of stabilizing tie rod members cooperatively associated with the movable blocks for allowing translational movement, while preventing rotation. Each movable block having an extending projection slidably received within longitudinal channels formed in the base housing portion for maintaining the auto thickness detection mechanism in a selected position. Upon insertion of PCI cards between the contact pins and the auto thickness detection members, the contact pins and the auto thickness detection members are moved away from one another against the spring members for accommodating card edges of varying thicknesses.

Abstract: A connector includes i) a plug including a pair of connecting members configured to connect the plug to a socket, a through-hole formed at a portion between the pair of connecting members, and plug contacts arranged on outer side faces of the respective connecting members, ii) a socket including a recess portion configured to receive the plug, and socket contacts arranged on inner side faces of the recess portion, and iii) a locking member configured to lock the plug into the socket, expanding the pair of the connecting members outward so as to contact each of the outer side faces of the connecting members onto a corresponding one of the inner side faces of the recess portion by inserting between the pair of the connecting members via the through-hole, and thereby bringing the plug contacts into contact with the socket contacts.

Abstract: A junction box receives a plurality of input signals. The input signals are combined in accordance with AND logic to provide an output signal when all input signals are present. Multiple junction boxes may be connected to one another to increase the number of input signals that are accepted.

Abstract: A connector includes an insulating body, terminals received in the insulating body, an electrical shell covering the insulating body and two welding pieces. The electrical shell includes a top board, a bottom board and two side boards. Each of the side boards defines a first gap at the upside of the back end. Two sides of the top board protrude to form a first withstanding piece. A second withstanding piece extends outwards from a lower portion of the side board. Each of the welding pieces includes a welding part. The front end of the welding part extends outwards to form a connecting part. The top of the back of the welding part defines a second gap, the front of the second gap forms a block wall. The back of the welding part extends inwards to form a raised lump under the second gap. The back of the welding part extends downwards to form a limitative lump. The first withstanding piece places in the second gap and is against the block wall.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for installing an electrical support structure, such as a printed circuit board or card in a computerized device, are disclosed. In at least some embodiments, the apparatus includes a connector assembly that includes a first structure having a first guiding surface, a second structure having a second guiding surface, a third structure having at least one additional guiding surface that interfaces the other guiding surfaces, and an electrically conductive component supported by at least one of the structures. Movement of the first structure in relation to the second structure in a first direction causes additional movement of the third structure in a second direction due to interaction among the guiding surfaces. Further, at least a portion of the component moves, in response to the additional movement, to or away from a first position at which the component is capable of establishing an electrical connection.

Abstract: In order to connect the shielding (62) of an electric cable (6) to a metallic connector (7), the invention proposes an electrically non-conductive cable guide part (1) that features a wall segment (2) of an electrically conductive material that needs to be laterally open sectionally. In this case, the shielding (62) of the electric cable (6) lying in the interior (12) is connected to a corresponding mating connector by means of the wall segment (2) and an electrically conductive connector sleeve (31) surrounding the connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a cable end connector which mates with a board mount connector. The cable end connector includes a plurality of header modules that each include pivotal contact-bearing headers. The headers are coupled to ribbon conductors in a parallel planar array. One end of each of the headers has conductors prepared to accept the welding of ribbonized coaxial cables. The other end of the conductors form compliant contacts for engagement with other compliant contacts or with pads arranged on the edge of a circuit board. Headers of each module have posts that emanate from lateral sides of a header body, distal from the compliant contact ends, that function as cam sliders. The cam sliders are located in slots, and engage ramps, which may be moved to urge the contacts of the headers together or apart.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a female dual row connector, and a male dual row connector configured to be inserted into the female dual row connector. The female connector is configured to be compression mounted onto a circuit card, and has conductive tails for being brought into contact with traces on the card or circuit board. The female connector may have a stiffener to help it maintain its shape. The rows of contacts of the male connector may be selectively brought together (collapsed) or moved apart (expanded). The rows of contacts are collapsed during insertion or removal of the male connector from the female connector, thus allowing zero force insertion of the male connector into the female connector. The collapsing and expanding of the rows for the male connector may be accomplished through any of a variety of mechanisms.

Abstract: An electrical zero insertion force connector includes a first part having two housings, a second part having a plug, and a sleeve contact having contact segments with a gap. A clamp movably connects to the sleeve contact. The second housing movably connects to the first housing. The sleeve contact extends into the first housing such that the clamp engages the first housing and the contact segments engage the second housing. The second part connects to the first housing such that the parts connect together with the plug inserted into the gap. Upon connecting to the first housing, the second part disengages the second housing from the first housing and moves the second housing toward the first housing such that the sleeve contact moves with the second housing away from the clamp until the clamp moves over the contact segments and presses the contact segments onto the plug.

Abstract: A contact assembly for use in an electrical connector. The contact assembly includes an insulative contact block defining a plurality of apertures therethrough. The contacts assembly also includes a plurality of dual beam contact terminals. Each plurality of dual beam contact terminals extends through an aperture in the contact block wherein the dual beam contact terminals are seated within the aperture of the contact block at an inwardly directed tension that maintains a desired spring rate on the contacts.

Abstract: The connector is capable of securing a cord to an outlet, of securing extension cords, and/or of securing an extension cord to the cord of a power tool. The device may have a female receptacle and a male plug, only a female receptacle, or only a male plug. The female receptacle may have a screw-style plunger, a sleeve-style plunger, or other means for applying pressure against the sleeves holding the prongs that are plugged into the receptacle. The male plug can use a sleeve-style plunger or other means to apply pressure against at least one of the prongs, causing the plug to be clamped into a receptacle. The female receptacle and male plug of the device can be separated by a cord to create an extension cord. The female receptacle or male plug could also be placed on the cords of a tool or appliance. A plurality of female receptacles could be used in a single unit to create a power strip having locking receptacles.

Abstract: A contact assembly for use in an electrical connector. The contact assembly includes an insulative contact block defining a plurality of apertures therethrough. The contacts assembly also includes a plurality of dual beam contact terminals. Each plurality of dual beam contact terminals extends through an aperture in the contact block wherein the dual beam contact terminals are seated within the aperture of the contact block at an inwardly directed tension that maintains a desired spring rate on the contacts.

Abstract: The invention includes a plurality of first electrical pads which are supported on a first object which is configured to be supported in a first position, and a plurality of second electrical pads which are supported on a second object which is configured to be supported in a second position and adjacent to the first object. The first electrical pads are configured to electrically contact the second electrical pads while the objects are supported in the respective positions so as to electrically connect the objects together. Each of the objects is configured to be removed from the respective first and second positions by movement along parallel paths of movement in a first direction and are configured to be installed in the respective positions by movement along the paths in a second direction which is opposite the first direction. Furthermore, each object is configured to be installed into, or removed from, its respective supported position while the other object remains supported in its respective position.

Abstract: A connection assembly comprising a receptacle portion and a probe portion. The receptacle portion is suitable for attaching to an adapter card. The receptacle may include a cylindrical housing with a longitudinal axis oriented perpendicular to the plane of the card. The receptacle includes a set of contact structures that extend within the interior of the receptacle housing. The set of contact structures are embedded within an electrically insulating contact block and preferably define one or more lines of contact structures extending perpendicularly to the plane of the adapter card. Each contact structure is electrically connected to a corresponding cable or wire. The probe portion may include a probe cover and a probe body configured to be received within the probe cover. The probe cover preferably comprises first and second elements that are separated by a gap that extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the receptacle.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a removable fastening mechanism comprising a hollow shank including external threads on an outer surface at one end and conical means proximate the other end; a rotatable ring including internal threads in a bore enabling the rotatable ring to move back and forth along the length of the external threads; two curved plates inserted into a flexible sleeve for urging on the shank from two opposite directions, the curved plates being disposed between the rotatable ring and the conical means, wherein turning and moving the rotatable ring toward the curved plates will gradually push the curved plates and the flexible sleeve to a diameter firmly fixed to a socket of a cigar lighter of an automobile.

Abstract: The low insertion force type connector has a housing, contacts, shafts, main bodies of the shafts that urge the contacts, cams which maintain the mating connector at a depth that immediately precedes complete engagement, hook-shaped members which perform a gradually increasing locking operation with the mating connector, a lever, and a cover member. After the connectors have been engaged with each other to a depth that immediately precedes complete engagement, the lever is operated so that the cams are released. As a result, an electrical connection between the connectors is established by the main bodies; furthermore, the connectors are caused to approach each other even more closely by the hook-shaped members, so that wiping is performed, and so that the connectors are locked to each other.

Abstract: A connector capable of securing a cord to an outlet, of securing extension cords, and/or of securing an extension cord to the cord of a power tool. The device may have a female receptacle and a male plug, only a female receptacle, or only a male plug. The female receptacle may have a screw-style plunger, a sleeve-style plunger, or other means for applying pressure against the sleeves holding the prongs that are plugged into the receptacle. The male plug can use a sleeve-style plunger or other means to apply pressure against at least one of the prongs, causing the plug to be clamped into a receptacle. The female receptacle and male plug of the device can be separated by a cord to create an extension cord. The female receptacle or male plug could also be placed on the cords of a tool or appliance. A plurality of female receptacles could be used in a single unit to create a power strip having locking receptacles.