Abstract: An electrical connector including a housing made of rigid electrically insulating material and having an outer portion and an inner portion designed to receive an electrical terminal, a shielding made of electrically conductive material surrounding the inner portion including a rear extension, a sealing system including an outer seal, and an inner seal provided between the inner portion and the shielding. A method for assembling such an electrical connector is also presented.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a female and male connector each having a tapered insulator and a contact with a first set screw a radial aperture. A set screw is received within the radial apertures, the set screws having an outer surface and a bore extending at least partway therethrough. A retaining screw is received within the bores of the set screws and corresponding aperture in the female and male connector. An RFID transponder is disposed within the connector. The transponder is configured to transmit a first signal to a transmitting and receiving device and receive a second signal from the transmitting and receiving device.

Abstract: A sealing member configured to be installed to an outer peripheral surface of a first connector housing among a pair of connector housings seal so as to seal a gap between an outer peripheral surface of a first connector housing and an inner peripheral surface of a second connector housing is provided. An inner peripheral surface of the sealing member is formed with protrusions and grooves which are aligned with a first wavelength in an axial direction of the sealing member. An outer peripheral surface of the sealing member is formed with protrusions and grooves which are aligned with a second wavelength in the axial direction. The first wavelength is equal to or smaller than the second wavelength. Positions of the protrusions of the inner peripheral surface are shifted from positions of the protrusions of the outer peripheral surface in the axial direction.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing formed with a plurality of terminal insertion holes into which a plurality of terminal metal fittings is inserted, respectively, and a spacer arranged inside the housing and coating the plurality of terminal metal fittings. The spacer includes main bodies fixed inside the housing, and a plurality of slit doors provided in the main bodies and divided into a plurality of small pieces by a plurality of slits. Each of the slit doors elastically deforms by abutting a terminal metal fitting inserted into a terminal insertion hole when the terminal metal fitting passes therethrough, and is brought into contact with the terminal metal fitting when the terminal metal fitting is attached to the housing.

Abstract: The head (80) comprises an upper portion for attaching and connecting to a cable (32) and a lower attaching portion for electrically connecting to a control and transmission module (82) of a tool to be lowered in the well. The head (80) comprises a hollow outer enclosure (94) and a mechanical connection assembly. The mechanical connection assembly comprises an attaching member (114) and a liner (116) defining an inner lumen (121) to receive the attaching member (114) and the lower end of the cable (32) The connecting head (80) defines a first downhole electrical path (70) able to extend from a lower segment (126) of the cable to a first connector of the control and transmission module (82), the first downhole electrical path (70) being completely electrically insulated from the outer enclosure (94).

Abstract: A shield connector is provided with: a housing fixed to an outer surface of a metal case; a shield member; a first seal member interposed between the shield member and a shield wire; and a second seal member interposed between the shield member and an insertion hole, the housing having an extension portion extending from a housing body to the insertion hole, the first seal member having a first close contact portion coming into close contact with an outer insulation coating, a second close contact portion coming into close contact with the shield member, and an annular groove portion opened to the outer side of the metal case between the first close contact portion and the second close contact portion, the extension portion of the housing being inserted into the groove portion of the first seal member.

Abstract: A shield connector structure includes: a connection member fixed to the outer surface of a metal case; a first seal member interposed between an inner surface of the connection member and an outer surface of an outer insulation coating of a shield wire; a second seal member interposed between the connection member and an inner surface of an insertion hole of the metal case; and an annular fixing member that fixes a shield portion of the shield wire to the connection member by crimping. The connection member includes a first cylindrical extension portion extending from the connection member body to the inside of the insertion hole of the metal case and a second cylindrical extension portion further extending from the tip of the first extension portion and having an outer diameter smaller than that of the first extension portion. The shield portion is clamped by the fixing member.

Abstract: A connector with an integral fuse holder is described herein. The connector can include a portion having a fuse receiver disposed within a cavity and coupled to an electrical connection feature. The connector can include an end coupled to the portion, where the end includes a wall that forms a cavity. The connector can further include a fuse assembly having a contact member, a fuse, a fuse holder, and a conductor receiver. The contact member can couple to the electrical connection feature. The fuse holder can include a first end that couples to a top end of the fuse and the contact member, and a second end that couples to a bottom end of the fuse. The conductor receiver can couple to the second end of the fuse holder and to the bottom end of the fuse. A receiving feature of the conductor receiver can couple to a conductor.

Abstract: Technologies for reducing the risk of fluid-induced electrical shorting in electrical connectors are provided. An electrical connector comprises a non-conductive member interposed between a first end and a second end of the connector that supports electrical contacts configured to conduct an electrical signal through the non-conductive member. The non-conductive member further has one or more peaks disposed on a surface of the non-conductive member between adjacent contacts.

Abstract: An electric cable includes: a flat electric wire that is hard to bend in a longitudinal direction and easy to bend in a lateral direction; and a terminal that is coupled to a terminal end of the flat electric wire and connected to an inverter. The terminal has a wire connection portion coupled to the terminal end of the flat electric wire and a connecting portion connected to the inverter. The terminal is formed so that, when the terminal is connected to the inverter, a plane that includes a flat surface of the connecting portion is oriented in the direction in which the flat electric wire is easy to bend and intersects with the predetermined direction.

Abstract: A sign holder for supporting electrified sign inserts that may vary in width, comprises a base having a groove into which the sign insert can be placed. In the preferred embodiment, two or more gaskets are positioned in the groove with each gasket including a resilient section adapted to engage the sign insert so as to retain the sign insert securely in place within the groove. Each of the gaskets also includes an electrical conductor, such as an electrical wire, which may be embedded in the gasket, in a position where it makes electrical contact with the electrical terminals on the sign insert.

Abstract: A power cable termination arrangement is disclosed, comprising an electrically conductive closed-end sleeve (10) configured to be inserted on an end of the power cable. The sleeve is internally formed with a constriction (13) that separates a forward sleeve section (11) from a rearward sleeve section (14), wherein the forward sleeve section (11) is configured to establish, by radial crimping, electrical and mechanical connection between the sleeve and a bare end (5) of a power cable conductor (2), the rearward sleeve section (14) reaching from said constriction towards an insert end configured to receive the power cable in sealing contact between an insulated portion (3) of the power cable and a sealing ring (16) carried internally in the rear sleeve section (14).

Abstract: A seal for a cable and connector interconnection includes a unitary elastic body with a bore therethrough. The bore is provided with a cable outer diameter seal portion at a cable end, the cable outer diameter seal portion adjacent a connector cavity portion, the connector cavity portion adjacent a coupling nut cavity portion, and the coupling nut cavity portion adjacent a connector neck seal portion with a bulkhead seal at a connector end. The coupling nut cavity portion is longitudinally aligned with a coupling nut of the connector and is provided with a greater inner diameter than the cable outer diameter seal portion and the connector neck seal portion. The bulk head seal is provided with an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of the connector neck seal portion.

Abstract: A connector assembly that includes an insulation displacement member including a hydrophobic organosilane mono-layer protective coating is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connector assembly may be manufactured by a method that includes assembling the connector assembly, contacting the connector assembly with an organosilane coating solution, and curing the organosilane coating solution. The connector assembly may be assembled by mechanically supporting the insulation displacement member with a connector framework. The connector assembly may be contacted with the organosilane coating solution by contacting at least the wire engaging portion of the insulation displacement member and at least a portion of the connector assembly with the organosilane coating solution.

Abstract: A hermetic adapter includes an adapter body, a hermetic seal disposed between the adapter body and a pin, a contact connected to the pin which is disposed within a dielectric, the dielectric being disposed within the adapter body. A sealing ring is press-fit into the adapter body and includes a sharp edge configured to deform a surface of an external adapter to which the hermetic adapter is attachable.

Abstract: A repairable waterproof connector assembly (200) provides an access port (212) within the connector housing (201) to support wire management required for removal and reinstallation of the electrical insert (202) which can be achieved without removing the connector assembly (200) from its cable. Adding this access capability greatly reduces the time required to repair a damaged connector assembly (200). Wire management within the connector assembly (200) includes manipulating a wiring service loop (207) via access provided by the access port (212). Wire management supports access to reposition, remove, test and repair the electrical insert (202) having electrical pins and contacts (211). In applications requiring waterproof connectors, having the ability to test and repair the connector assembly without removing or cutting it from its cable is a significant timesaver and reduces cost.

Abstract: A hermetic adapter includes an adapter body, a hermetic seal disposed between the adapter body and a pin, a contact connected to the pin which is disposed within a dielectric, the dielectric being disposed within the adapter body. A sealing ring is press-fit into the adapter body and includes a sharp edge configured to deform a surface of an external adapter to which the hermetic adapter is attachable.

Abstract: A self-supported jacket seal designed for a cable connector so that after a cable is inserted into the cable connector, the integrated jacket seal protects any exposed portion of the cable without requiring any additional installation steps. The self-supported feature is provided by a plurality of rigid ridges positioned on the outer surface of the jacket seal. The ridges strengthen the construction of the component so that the jacket seal substantially maintains its shape when a cable is slidably inserted therewithin. Because the seal does not buckle when installed, it does not require any additional installation steps as found in other similar inventions known in the art.

Abstract: A technique is provided for connecting a power cable to a submersible component. A connector system is used to form the connection and comprises a plurality of individual connectors for connecting power carrying conductors to the submersible component. Each of the individual connectors is separately connectable to the submersible component which enables improved sealing with respect to the submersible component. In multi-phase power applications, individual connectors can be used for each phase.

Abstract: A seal member (50) is to be mounted on an end of a multi-core cable (40), in which a plurality of wires (41) are bundled together and covered with an outer sheath (42). The seal member (50) is to be accommodated into a rear housing (21) of a charging connector (10) and includes a rubber plug (51) and a restricting member (52) to be externally fit on the rubber plug (51). The rubber plug (51) is formed with a cable seal portion (53) that resiliently comes into close contact with the outer peripheral surface of the outer sheath (42), and the cable seal portion (53) includes a wire seal portion (54) that individually and resiliently comes into close contact with the outer peripheral surfaces of the wires.

Abstract: A receptacle connector having a base part, which has at least one insulation displacement contact for making electrical contact with an electrical conductor, and having a top part, which has at least one conductor infeed opening for in each case one electrical conductor with which contact is to be made, and at least one contact accommodation opening, which in each case opens out into an associated conductor infeed opening, for accommodating an insulation displacement contact of the base part when the top part is fitted onto the base part. The receptacle connector is designed for fitting into a housing. For this purpose, the base part and/or the top part have sealing lips with a contour which is matched to an associated housing wall in order to fit the base part and/or the top part into a housing wall in a sealed manner.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises: a first connecting member, which comprises: a first insulating member, forming a first indentation and a second indentation, the second indentation surrounding the first indentation; a first conducting member, disposing in the first indentation; a waterproof collar, disposing in the second indentation; a second connecting member, comprising: a second insulating member; a first convex portion, connecting with the second insulating member and corresponding to the first indentation, the first convex portion forming a third indentation; a second conducting member, corresponding to the first conducting member and disposing in the third indentation; and a second convex portion, connecting with the second insulating member and corresponding to the second indentation; wherein while the first connecting member connects with the second connecting member, the second convex portion urges the waterproof collar, and the first conducting member electrically connects with the secon

Abstract: A downhole cable termination apparatus for terminating a cable that extends downhole into a downhole environment from a tubing hanger to electrical equipment is provided.

Abstract: A flat cable waterproofing connector includes a flat cable having an insulating covering part where conductor wires are covered with an insulating film, terminals bonded to the conductor wires, and a connector housing engaged with a mating connector so that the terminals are connected to terminals of the mating connector. The flat cable waterproofing connector further includes a resin mold part integrally molded on an end part in a longitudinal direction of the flat cable so as to cover a bonding part between the conductor wires and the terminals, and the resin mold part has a waterproofing mold part for covering the bonding part, and a holding mold part for covering the flat cable at a deeper side in the longitudinal direction of the flat cable than the waterproofing mold part.

Abstract: A method for sealing an electric coupling piece (K) against moisture, includes, at an end of the line (1) intended for connection to the coupling piece (K), at least one annular groove extending in the circumferential direction is cut into the casing of the line (1). Prior to injection molding the protective body (9), an O-ring (10) serving as a sealing element is placed into the groove, where the O-ring (10) rests tightly against the lateral borders of the groove (11) with the respective pretension, where the O-ring is of a material which connects tightly and in a moisture proof manner to the insulating material of the finely produced protective body (9).

Abstract: An object is to provide a waterproof connector which can prevent an electric wire from being removed and which can reduce number of components, An engagement hole is provided at a housing portion of a housing, and a lance is provided at a rubber stopper containing resin. When the lance and the engagement hole are engaged to each other, the rubber stopper containing resin is fixed within the housing.

Abstract: A cable connection system that comprises a cable connector including a main housing that has first and second ends, a threaded sleeve coupled to the first end of the main housing, and a protective housing covering the main housing and coupled to the second end of the main housing. The protective housing has an open end covering the threaded sleeve. A front housing that has an open end and at least a portion of the open end of the front housing covers the open end of the protective housing, thereby forming a seal therebetween. A mating connector is configured to couple to the front housing of the cable connector.

Abstract: A cable connector that comprises a main housing that has first and second ends, a threaded sleeve coupled to the first end of the main housing and a protective housing the covers the main housing and is coupled to the second end of the main housing. The protective housing has an open end that covers the threaded sleeve. A sealing ring is disposed between the protective housing and the main housing at said second end of the main housing.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector including a connector body, a compression member axially movable with respect to the connector body, a clamp having a cable end, a terminal end, and an inner bore, the inner bore having a contact surface configured to contact an outer conductor of a coaxial cable, the cable end having a slot extending toward the terminal end, and a cable seal having a band, a link, and an engagement member, the band located adjacent the contact surface, the link configured to fit into the slot, and the engagement member attached to the link opposite the band, the engagement member located adjacent the clamp, wherein the engagement member provides radially inward pressure, and wherein, upon assembly to the coaxial cable, the band forms an environmental seal between the contact surface and the outer conductor of the coaxial cable is provided. An associated method is further provided.

Abstract: A one piece integral electrical terminal has a mount portion and a wire receiving portion. The wire receiving portion has a continuous annular interior wall having a contact portion with an integral oxide breaker especially suited to breaking through the oxide layer on aluminum wire. The wire receiving portion also has a sealing portion with at least one integral seal ring. An electrical cable is made by crimping the electrical terminal to an aluminum wire using a modified hexagonal crimp.

Abstract: A rubber plug (10) has a plug main body (11) with at least first and second seal holes (13A, 13B) penetrating therethrough. Front and rear first lips (15A) are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the first seal hole (13A) and a valley (16) is defined between the first lips (15A). Front and rear second lips (15B) are formed on the inner peripheral surface of the second seal hole (13B) and a valley (17) is defined between the second lips (15B). The lips (15A, 15B) are disposed so that tips of the first lips (15A) align with the valley (17) of the second seal hole (13B). As a result, the first lips (15A) do not add to compressive forces exerted by the second lips (15B) when a wire is inserted into the second seal hole (13B).

Abstract: A method of fabricating a connector assembly for connecting a wire to a device of a gas turbine engine is provided. The method includes providing a wire having a termination and providing a first shell having a first proximal end, a first distal end, and a first passage extending from the first proximal end to the first distal end. The method further includes coupling the first shell to the wire such that the wire extends into the first passage through the first proximal end, wherein the first shell is displaceable along the wire relative to the termination.

Abstract: A barrier connector has a through bore for the passage of cables (103) which are sealed with an epoxy putty (104). A cup (25) and insert (35) define an annulus within which the putty is confined. A circular groove (42) is provided in one end of the insert to lock the putty against radial shrinkage or expansion.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a circuit board and a connector. The connector includes a first body, and a second body movably disposed on the first body. The first body includes a first plate, and a second plate connected to the first plate. The second body is located between the first plate and the second plate for clamping a reversible cable with the first body. The connector further includes a first connecting terminal disposed on the first body for contacting a first transmission terminal of the reversible cable, a second connecting terminal disposed on the second body for contacting a second transmission terminal of the reversible cable, a buckling structure disposed on the bodies, and a sheathing component. The sheathing component sheathes the first body and the second body for pressing the first body and the second body, to decrease a gap between the first body and the second body.

Abstract: A cable connection assembly includes an electrically conductive cable, an electrically conductive connector, and a flowable sealant. The electrical cable includes a conductor. The connector includes a connector body having an outer surface and a lengthwise connector axis. The connector body defines a conductor cavity receiving the conductor of the electrical cable. The connector further includes a sealant flow blocking wall on the connector body and extending radially outwardly from the outer surface of the connector body. The flowable sealant surrounds a portion of the connector body. The sealant flow blocking wall is configured to inhibit flow of the sealant on the outer surface along the lengthwise connector axis.

Abstract: A post having a first end, a second end, and a flange proximate the second end, wherein the post is configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, a coupling element attached to the post, the coupling element having a first end a second end, and a biasing member disposed within a cavity formed between the first end of the coupling element and the connector body to bias the coupling element against the post is provided. Moreover, a connector body having a biasing element, wherein the biasing element biases the coupling element against the post, is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: A cover and a system of covers for placement in sealed relation over a connector or a pair of connectors that is or are adapted to terminate a cable or splice together a pair of cables. The covers include a cable end that sealingly receives a cable therein, an elongated body that provides secure cover to a cable connector, and an end that abuts a bulkhead or sealingly engages with a second cover when used in a splicing application.

Abstract: A power cable termination arrangement is disclosed, comprising an electrically conductive closed-end sleeve (10) configured to be inserted on an end of the power cable. The sleeve is internally formed with a constriction (13) that separates a forward sleeve section (11) from a rearward sleeve section (14), wherein the forward sleeve section (11) is configured to establish, by radial crimping, electrical and mechanical connection between the sleeve and a bare end (5) of a power cable conductor (2), the rearward sleeve section (14) reaching from said constriction towards an insert end configured to receive the power cable in sealing contact between an insulated portion (3) of the power cable and a sealing ring (16) carried internally in the rear sleeve section (14).

Abstract: A cable attachment has a body and a plunger. During installation, a filling material binds the cable to the attachment.

Abstract: A cable connector has a hollow housing, an input cap, an output cap, a wire separating base, a cable sealing assembly and a wire sealing assembly. The hollow housing has an input end and an output end. The input cap is mounted on the input end of the housing. The output cap is mounted on the output end of the housing so as to define a sealed space between the housing, the input cap and the output cap to hold the wire separating base, the cable sealing assembly and the wire sealing assembly inside. The wire separating base is mounted in the housing and has a first end and a second end. The cable sealing assembly is connected to the first end of the wire separating base. The wire sealing assembly is connected to the second end of the wire separating base.

Abstract: A hermetic adapter includes an adapter body, a hermetic seal disposed between the adapter body and a pin, a contact connected to the pin which is disposed within a dielectric, the dielectric being disposed within the adapter body. A sealing ring is press-fit into the adapter body and includes a sharp edge configured to deform a surface of an external adapter to which the hermetic adapter is attachable.

Abstract: A barrier of foamed phenolic resin is provided for a barrier connector. In use, the barrier temporarily holds cables in place while a potting agent is used to permanently secure said cables within the barrier connector.

Abstract: There is provided a method of integrally molding a connector in which the number of components can be reduced, and productivity can be enhanced. The method of integrally molding a connector according to the invention includes a first step of injection molding elastic resin 15 around a connection part 9 and an end part of a cover part 5 of an electric wire which is positioned adjacent to the connection part 9 thereby to bond the cover part 5 and the elastic resin 15 to each other, and a second step of injection molding resin 17 around the elastic resin 15 so as to compress the elastic resin 15 thereby to press-fit the elastic resin 15 to a terminal 11, and at the same time, to bond the elastic resin 15 and the resin 17 to each other.

Abstract: Axially compressible, self-sealing, high bandwidth F-connectors for conventional hand tools for interconnection with coaxial cable. An internal, dual segment sealing grommet activated by compression elongates and deforms to provide a travelling seal. Each connector has a rigid nut that is rotatably secured to a, tubular body. A rigid, conductive post has a barbless shank with a groove that coaxially extends through the connector and penetrates the coaxial cable within the connector. A tubular, metallic end cap is slidably fitted to a body shank, and is thereafter forcibly compressed lengthwise during installation. The end cap has a ring groove for seating the enhanced grommet. The grommet travels and extrudes during compression to mate and intermingle with a portion of the cable braid that is looped back from a prepared cable end, and portions of the cable are urged towards the post groove for sealing.

Abstract: In the case where the cable CA is passed through the hole of the sealing tube and connected to the plug contact terminal and the socket contact terminal, when the female threaded portions and of the stepped pressure nut members and are respectively screwed onto the male threaded portions and of the plug housing and the socket housing, the outer periphery of the cable CA inside the plug housing and the socket housing is sealed by way of the pressing pieces and the sealing tube being pressed.

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly has a housing with a sealing cavity. A plurality of electrically conductive terminals are terminated to a wire of a cable at a termination junction. Each terminal is positioned within the housing with the termination junctions positioned within the sealing cavity. A dielectric sealing insert having a first dielectric layer and a second dielectric layer is located within the sealing cavity to surround each termination junction. A method of assembling the electrical cable assembly is also provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector system including first and second electrical connector members mated to one another to form a sealed connection in order to protect electrically-conductive components against the infiltration of moisture. The first connector member includes a socket with a first annular ridge at its tip, while a second annular ridge is formed within the socket at its base. An electrically-conductive pin is housed within the first connector member and extends into the interior of the socket. The second connector member includes a plug. An electrically-conductive socket, mated to the pin, is housed within the plug. When the plug of the second connector member is mated with the socket of the first connector member, the tip of the plug contacts the annular ridge at the base of the socket, which is deformed so as to form a water-tight seal between the tip of the plug and the base of the socket.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrical connection for an electric motor having a casing which houses a drive device, embodied especially a stator in a casing interior. The drive device is contacted via a conductor, embodied especially in the form of a pin. The conductor is guided from the exterior into the interior of the casing via a casing opening. A cylindrical sealing element is provided on the casing opening in the casing interior to seal the conductor from the casing opening. The sealing element is provided with a continuous collar and a through-opening through which the conductor extends and in which the conductor is sealed in the through-opening via at least one radial sealing lip that is formed in the through-opening on the sealing element and that rests on a surface of the conductor. The conductor is then sealed towards the housing via at least one axial sealing lip that is formed on the collar and that rests on an inside of the casing.

Abstract: A technique enables protection of electrical conductors in a submerged environment, such as a wellbore environment. A connector system is employed to connect a submersible component with an electrical cable. The connector employs redundant seal systems designed to maintain functionality during the life of the system when utilized in high temperature environments. For example, the high temperature, redundant seal systems enable continued operation of the submersible component in a submerged environment of at least 600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Abstract: A female equipment port a first portion having a first diameter, a second portion having a second diameter and a threaded portion, a base portion structurally integral with the first portion and the second portion, wherein the first portion axially extends from the base portion, a transition portion axially separating the first portion and the second portion, wherein the first diameter is greater than the second diameter, wherein the first portion, the second portion, and the transition portion are configured to engage portions of a seal member of a cable connector to form a plurality of environmental seals is provided. Associated methods are also provided.