Abstract: A high-speed connector for interconnecting circuit boards to a backplane or interconnecting a mother board to daughter board. The connector includes a housing, biasing elements, a flex film, conductive elastomeric contact modules and biasing modules. The conductive elastomeric contact modules comprise a substrate which includes a plurality of individual conductive elastomeric contacts such as Metallized Particle Interconnect (MPI), or a polymer containing a plurality of conductive particles disposed therein. The first side of the conductive elastomeric contact modules interface to the flex film, and the second side of the conductive elastomeric contact module interface to a printed circuit board (PCB) set of contacts. Alternately, the conductive elastomeric contacts could be molded directly onto the flex film to eliminate the conductive elastomeric contact modules.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a support member having a socket or opening to receive a contact member including facing and contacting male and female elements. At least one of the male and female elements comprises a head and integral corrugated resilient tab portion which urges the head into contact with the contact member. The contact member and one of the male and female elements includes a body portion integral with the tab portion forming a hollow tubular guide for the head portion, and a connecting portion remote from the head portion, for connection to an electrical conductor.

Abstract: A microwave coaxial connector having both inner and outer axial resilient conductors is provided. The connector may be used for connecting a microwave device to a coaxial cable without causing damage to the microwave device housing or degrading a transmitted microwave signal. The inner axial resilient conductor includes an inner cylindrical conducting member having an inner bore formed by a plurality of fingers. A cylindrical contact member includes a first end for inserting into the inner bore. The outer axially resilient conductor includes an outer cylindrical conducting member circumjacent about the inner conductor forming a ring-shaped opening. An outer contact member having a plurality of fingers is inserted in the ring-shaped opening to provide an outer resilient conductor. A connector for connecting adjacent devices is also provided. This connector includes a pair of inner and outer resilient conductors positioned at opposite ends of the connector.

Abstract: An electrical interconnection system for electronic modules that are mountable on a support and stackable against other similar modules where the interconnection system allows for pivotable attachment of the modules to the support and electrical contacting with adjacent modules, such that power and data transmissions can occur therebetween, through an interconnection that protects the contacts during pivoting attachment of the module to the support and assures a reliable and easily established interconnection therebetween.

Abstract: The invention is directed to an electrical connector (10) having a housing (12) with a plurality of contacts (14,114) secured therein. The housing (12) has a top and a bottom surface. The contacts (14,114) extend through the housing (12) and outwardly from the top and bottom surfaces to provide a mating interface between two electrical devices (50). The housing (12) has a flexible member (18) disposed along the top and the bottom surfaces and the contacts (14,114) are secured within the housing (12) by engagement with the flexible membrane (18).

Abstract: A compression connector for interconnecting microelectronic circuit and cable assemblies, providing shielding and characteristic impedance control, is readily configurable for high-density multi-connector arrays. A first embodiment includes a loop of insulated wire that resides in a magnetically permeable, electrically non-conductive or electrically conductive housing. This wire loop can be affixed to the housing or can be floating and be longitudinally driven. The loop of insulated wire can have a range of insulation removed, from only exposing the extreme end of the wire loop or have the majority of the insulation removed at the loop. A second embodiment includes two contiguous, parallel wire segments that are bonded or welded together, with the contiguous, parallel wire segments used in lieu of the bare-wire loop configuration; this configuration can also be affixed to the housing or be floating and driven.

Abstract: An electric connector having at least one substantially striplike contact element includes a housing having a wall, a portion of the contact element extending from within the housing through the housing wall to the outside of the housing, and being formed thereat as a first flat contact extending along an outer side of the housing wall, the housing wall having, outside the housing, a recess formed therein and exposing at least parts of the contact element portion extending through the housing wall, the exposed contact element portion being formed at least partly as a second flat contact, and the recess being formed as a plug-in opening for a contact spring capable of contacting the second flat contact, the recess extending around the at least one contact element and having a portion thereof free of any contact element and formed so as to receive one of a pin and a strip of a counterconnector to be connected to the electric connector.

Abstract: A magnetic coupler for use in semi-trailer rigs includes a contact member and a receiving member, the contact member having at least one biased contact which seats in a seat formed in the receiving member, the seat having an electrical conductor disposed therewithin. A member has a peripheral ring of opposite magnetic polarities in order to ensure magnetic attraction therebetween. Cooperating projection and keyway may be formed on the peripheral rings to assure proper alignment between the contact member and the receiving member.

Abstract: An electrical cable for a portable computer includes a plurality of electrical leads bound together in a flexible sheath. A first snap connector is joined to the leads. A second snap connector is complementary to the first snap connector and is connected thereto for establishing electrical connection with the computer, and allowing self-disconnection thereof upon yanking of the cable over a range of angles relative to the computer including a hemisphere.

Abstract: An opposed-contact connector (11) in which terminal contacts are prevented from projecting from the connector except when they are to be electrically contacted with their respective mating electrodes, and the terminal contacts can be projected to have an appropriate contact pressure only when they are electrically contacted with the mating electrodes, respectively.

Abstract: A butt-type connection terminal unit comprises first and second connection terminals whose front end surfaces are contacted to each other to make an electric connection therebetween and which include safety structure to prevent a person from accidentally touching the terminal front surfaces. The first and second connection terminals are provided, front end surfaces thereof, with respective plate-like insulators (5, 6) and slits (7, 8) at positions out of phase relative to each other, the plate-like insulators adapted for entrance into the corresponding slits when the front end surfaces are contacted to each other. A butt-type connection terminal unit is obtained in which the plate-like insulators serve to prevent a finger from touching the connection terminals, which realizes a stable electric connection and which is suited for downsizing connectors. A coaxial connector is also provided which employs the above connection terminal unit.

Abstract: In a multifunction electronic connector, spring loaded contacts are eliminated in favor of conductive bonds or terminations using solder, conductive adhesive, conductive epoxy or the like. Electronic components, which may comprise capacitors, resistors, inductors, varistor components or other passive or active components or combinations thereof, are disposed within cavities in an insulating housing so that terminals at first ends thereof are in direct contact with and are conductively bonded to a plurality of contacts disposed within apertures in the housing. At the same time, terminals at the opposite ends of the components also make direct contact with and are conductively bonded to a terminal member mounted at the bottom of the body. Where the circuit configurations of the connector require, the ends of the contacts are formed into contact tails which extend into contact with and are conductively bonded to other portions of the terminal member.

Abstract: Accordingly, a supplemental electrical connector assembly for transmitting at least one supplemental electrical signal to a supplemental contact pad associated with a mating electrical connector pair may comprise a pin block mounted to a first connector portion of the mating electrical connector pair. A pogo pin assembly having a connector pin positioned at one end and a contact pin positioned at the other end is mounted to the pin block so that the contact pin extends from the front end of the pin block and so that the connector pin extends from the rear end of the pin block. A printed wiring board attached to the first connector portion of the mating electrical connector pair engages the connector pin on the pogo pin assembly.

Abstract: A connector system for use with ultrasound imaging probes is fully submersible in liquids and saturated steam at elevated temperatures and pressure, and is durable over many connect/disconnect cycles. The system includes a submersible connector (32) for terminating a probe assembly (26) and a receptacle assembly (74) for mating the submersible connector (32) with an ultrasound imaging system (10). The submersible connector (32) includes a printed wiring board (34) having plated contact pads (48) on one surface and microcoaxial cable terminations (54) on the opposite side. A molded housing (36) encloses the microcoaxial cable terminations (54) and is bonded to the printed wiring board (34). The edges of the printed wiring board (34) are used to align the submersible connector (32) within the receptacle assembly (74). The molded housing (36) is narrowed in one dimension to make available a portion of the printed wiring board (34) for clamping in a locked position.

Abstract: A pair of terminals is provided, each terminal being identical to the other and being formed of an insulating body having a plurality of electrical conductive contacts partially embedded therein. The frontal sections of the contacts are exposed from the surface of the body so that the terminals may be placed into frontal abutment with the conductive contacts in mutual engagement.

Abstract: A telecommunications and data connector with a connector first side assembly having a first side base portion formed of plastic and defining a plurality of grooves. The connector first side assembly also includes a first side plurality of contact elements. Each of the contacts extend from a wire end toward an assembly connection end. Each of the first side contact elements is movable between a contact position, and a non-contact position. A connector second side assembly is provided which is substantially identical to the connector first side assembly. The connector first side assembly and the connector second side assembly are connectable in a mated position wherein individual contact areas of the first side plurality of contacts make electrical contact with the corresponding individual contact areas of the second plurality of electrical contacts. The contact assemblies each include a hermaphroditic connector for coupling the assemblies together.

Abstract: An electrical contact has a metal housing with a threaded bore opening at one end into a circular well. A plated contact pad has a threaded stem screwed into the bore and a circular pad member recessed in the well. The pad member has several cut-outs around its edge, which are engageable by projections on a cooperating tool by which the contact can be inserted and removed from the housing. Contact to the housing is made by a conductor secured to the housing by means of a bolt inserted in the rear end of the bore.

Abstract: A plurality of surface terminals are disposed on the peripheral surface of the base casing of an electrical module, and a plurality of connection terminals which are joined to the surface terminals are disposed on the peripheral wall of the module accommodating portion of an instrument panel. Guide grooves are provided in the peripheral wall of a front casing, and anchoring pins which are anchored to the guide grooves are provided in the peripheral wall of the module accommodating portion so that the pins can freely be protruded into or retracted from the module accommodating portion. By fitting the electrical module into the module accommodating portion, the electrical module is fixed to the instrument panel and also the surface terminals are joined to the connection terminals.

Abstract: A biologically implantable percutaneous connector (20) for providing optionally separable interconnection between an implanted connector (21) attached to bone tissue and a removable connector (40). The connectors each include a supporting matrix of dielectric material (86, 94) within which an array of tiny conductive rods (90, 88) are sealed with ends (112, 110) of the rods exposed as contacts at mating faces (94, 92) and the other ends (102, 100) joined to conductors (33, 43) of cables (32, 42). Elastomeric anisotropic connector material (44) is located between corresponding arrays of contacts to provide for repeated reliable electrical connection and disconnection of corresponding contacts. External surfaces of the implantable body (21) of the percutaneous connector may be coated with a bioactive material promoting integration of surrounding tissue into the surfaces of the implanted percutaneous connector.

Abstract: A connector for connection to bus conductors comprises terminals that have a pair of contact sections mounted on supple springs. The contact sections are for biasing against exposed conductors of a bus line. The redundancy provided by the two remotely spaced contact sections ensures high connection reliability, in particular in view of the exposure of the bus line conductors to dirt or damage to the contact surface.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprising a frame member and a first electrical connector box secured to the frame member. At least one electrically operated component is also secured to the frame member and is electrically connected to the first box. A plurality of electrical connectors are mounted within the first box. An attachment member is disposed on the frame member for attaching the frame member and the first box to a support structure. A guide member guides the first box into alignment with a complementary second electrical connector box on the support structure for establishing an electrical connection with the electrically operated component. The subject invention accordingly provides a self-aligning and self-docking electrical connector which automatically connects the electrically operated component to the support structure.

Abstract: A compression connector including a cam which securely attaches the compression connector to the backplate hook is disclosed. Specifically, in one embodiment, a backplate hook including pins located inside the receptacle is disclosed. The connector may be securely attached to the backplate hook by engaging the handle of the cam such that the cam and a second cam rotate so as to engage the pins. The movement of the cam handle compresses the connector against the surface to which the backplate hook is mounted, thus achieving a connection which is positive and which locks the connector into a position of uniform compression.

Abstract: An arrangement for connection of wiring backplanes and module circuit boards wherein individual contact passages arranged in a housing are surrounded by electrically conductive shielding plates that are connected to contactings that carry shield potential. They are attached in the intermediate grid both at the backplane side as well as at the assembly side, and are charged with a corresponding potential. In order to create a connector arrangement for extremely high transmission frequencies and good transmission properties, terminal ends of spring elements of the sheet metal shielding compartment and terminal ends of the spring elements of shielding plates of the contact passages abut with a contacting layer of precious metal at the backplane side. Both the spring elements of the shielding plates arranged perpendicular to the wiring backplane as well as the spring elements of the shielding compartment proceeding perpendicular to the wiring backplane are corrugated.

Abstract: A two-part electrical connector is provided with contact elements having butting contacting surfaces for making electrical contact between the two parts. In one of the two parts, at least one of the elements has a contacting surface which is laterally displaceable relative to a principal axis of the contact element and which may also be axially displaceable along the same principal axis of the contact element. In the the other of the two parts, at least one of the elements has a contacting surface angled to a principal axis of the contact element. A wiping action is thereby provided between the respective contacting surfaces of the two contact elements when the two parts of the connector engage. The connector may be employed with mobile or portable equipment, where the first part of the connector is associated with other equipment, and the other part of the connector is mounted upon the mobile or portable equipment. (FIGS.

Abstract: An apparatus for detecting a connection between adjacent vertical panels having a first contact element positioned adjacent a bottom of one of the panels, a second contact element positioned adjacent a bottom of an adjacent panel, a first conductive line extending from the first contact element, a second conductive line extending from the second contact element, an electrical source for passing a current to at least one of the first and second conductive lines, and a detector connected to one of the first and second conductive lines for ascertaining the existence of a connection between the first contact element and the second contact element. The second contact element is positioned in proximity to the first contact element when the panels are connected together. The first contact element is affixed to a connector member of the panel. The second contact element is affixed in a channel of an adjacent panel. The connector member is a T-shaped member.

Abstract: A high power electrical interface unit for a robotic tool changing system has a housing, a high power electrical connector in the housing for attachment to a high power electrical cable, and a replaceable high power electrical contact removably attachable to the electrical connector. The electrical contact extends into an opening in the housing and may be replaced through the opening without other disassembly of the interface unit. The contact may be threadably attachable to the connector, and the interface unit may include a member for preventing the electrical connector from rotating when the contact is threaded to the connector. The contact may include a head portion having a spheroidal or spherical contact surface, and a side surface configured for ready engagement by a hand tool such as a socket wrench. The interface unit may be removably secured to either a robot or tooling adaptor, or the interface unit may be integral to the robot or tool adaptor.

Abstract: Connectors for attachment to cables including a large number of very small flexible conductors (26) or coaxial conductor pairs (74). In a first embodiment very small contacts (36) are arrayed on a flat mating surface (28) of the connector body (22). Contacts (36) are raised slightly above the mating surface by plating conductive metal to form raised bumps (42) on one of a pair of connectors (14, 16). Insulated individual conductors (26) are placed through apertures (48) defined in a substrate acting as a template, and are fastened in place by potting material (50) before shaping the mating surface (28) of the connector body (22) or (24) is shaped. Pin and socket combinations (30, 32) are used to align mating connectors with each other.

Abstract: A system is provided for the automated detection of target nucleic acid sequences in which multiple biological samples are individually incorporated into matrices within carriers in a two-dimensional format. The matrix carrier is an inexpensive, disposable unit that represents a closed system separating the specimens. The system integrates sample preparation within the matrix and facilitates biochemical reactions, addition of reagents and washes, removal of waste fluids, temperature control and the automated processing thereof. The carriers are processed in stepwise treatments that expose, amplify, and detect the presence or absence of specific genetic entities in each sample. The nucleic acids or other desired biological components held within the matrices are treated by one or more of the techniques such as amplification, electrophoresis, analyte-receptor binding or hybridization as selected for the desired analysis.

Abstract: A flex circuit card with an elastomeric cable connector assembly is provided for transmitting high speed signals between two or more printed circuit boards in a high performance computer system. The flex circuit card connects a cable assembly to a printed circuit board. A conductor trace in the flex circuit card extends into an elastomeric end and terminates with a ball shaped contact which is angled to wipe against mating pads on the printed circuit card for making electrical contact. The cable assembly uses multiple wires attached to a plurality of elastomeric connectors. At least one elastomeric connector is attached to each end of the cable assembly and each elastomeric connector has a plurality of contacts which are used to mate with a plurality of pads on the surface of the printed circuit board. The elastomeric connector described in the present invention provides a high density, cable-to-board interconnection that is perpendicular to the surface of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A connector is provided which can positively conduct a current between two electrodes upon coupling two connector housings and inhibit conduction between the electrodes upon incomplete coupling. The connector includes a stationary side connector housing 1 having stationary side electrodes 4. The housing 1 is provided on an inner peripheral face of a cavity 3 with guide grooves 9 and on a front end face with engaging projections 10. The connector also includes an insertion side connector housing 2 comprising a body block 14 having insertion side electrodes 17, a stationary plate 16 secured to the body block 14 and having intermediate electrodes 23, a movable member 15 having movable electrodes 20 and ribs 21, and locking pipes 22 on an outer peripheral face.

Abstract: A small, high-contact density connector, and a method for manufacturing such a connector for reliably and quickly connecting many small conductors such as coaxial conductor pairs of a flexible cable to respective terminals in a planar array. Sets of conductive strips jacketed by molded plastic insulating material have cable conductor terminals at one end and contact surfaces exposed at the opposite end, as connector modules. Several modules are held together, defining a connector mating face with a closely-spaced array of contact surfaces, and anisotropically conductive connector sheet material is used between the connector mating face and an array of conductor terminals to which the conductors are being connected.

Abstract: Connectors systems for electrically interfacing contacts to surfaces. The connectors (10) comprise a printed wiring board (30) adapted to receive a connector element (80) which communicates data from an outside source to a device (140) , a housing (20) for mounting the printed wiring board (30), and a securing barrel (120) interfaceable through the printed wiring board and further matable to a mating surface (240) in the device (140) for securing the printed wiring board (30) to a substrate (150) such that the printed wiring board makes effective electrical contact with the substrate (150). Connector systems described and claimed herein are matable and unmatable to an electronic, diagnostic, or other analytical device which utilizes data bussed through the device through the connector. Thus, these connectors (10) are versatile and highly reliable for achieving high integrity electrical interface in the device (140) utilizing the data signals.

Abstract: An electronic connector has two terminal holders covered by two opposite outer shells, a first set of terminals positioned in terminal holes in one terminal holder, and a second set of terminals positioned in terminal holes in the other terminal holder and respectively contacting the first set of terminals. The terminals of the first set each have a flat, elongate connecting strip respectively abutting flat, elongate connecting strips of each of the terminals of the second set and oriented at right angles thereto.

Abstract: An assembly of matable connectors includes first and second connectors (10,100) each including housings (16,116) having a respective plurality of signal contacts (24,124) each having a front contact section (46,146) extending transversely of the connector's mating face (12,112) to a free end (52,152) from a bend section (44,144) adjoining the contact's body section (40,140). The front contact sections (46,146) of each associated pair extend forwardly of the respective mating faces to engage each other proximate their free ends and deflect each other rearwardly about bend sections (44,144), which results in low mating force and high cycle life. The connector housings (16,116) can include a durable latching system comprising a latch arm (18) of one connector (10) having a spaced apart pair of beams (208) having pairs of latches (210) and each being received into latching slots (252) of the other connector (100) near both lateral ends of the connectors, latching proximate both lateral ends.

Abstract: Electrically insulative boots for substantially covering conductive connector housings and, in particular, conductive connector housings with a plug skirt and/or a receptacle skirt. The boots include a first electrically insulative shield connected to a second electrically insulative shield. The first shields include first and second plug flaps and/or first and second receptacle flaps. The flaps cover the plug skirt and/or a receptacle skirt when not connected to a mating connector assembly. The receptacle flaps are cammed away from the receptacle skirt by the plug flaps of a mating connector assembly allowing the plug skirt and receptacle skirt of mating connector assemblies to be adjacent to one another while the extractor of such mated connector assemblies remain electrically insulated.

Abstract: A shielded electrical connector comprises an insulating terminal housing formed of a base member and a cover member. The housing has a front mating face, a rear wire-connecting face and a terminal supporting platform extending between the two faces. Four electrical terminals are mounted on the terminal supporting platform with contact portions disposed in the area of the mating face and wire-connecting portions disposed in the area of the wire-connecting face. Each contact portion includes a resilient contact tongue spaced from the platform and having a free end extending away from the mating face. Each contact tongue is matable against a corresponding contact tongue of the complementary connector to urge the contact tongues toward the respective platforms from which they are supported. An electrical shunting device is fixedly mounted in the housing and disposed adjacent to the contact tongues in the area of the free ends thereof.

Abstract: Each connector part is provided with an electrically insulating body member and at least two pole contacts. A shield surrounds each associated electrically insulating body member. A position-fixation device serves to positionally retain the connector parts when intercoupled with one another. To impart to each connector part as smooth as possible and niche-free surface there is provided at the end face thereof one or more contact pieces, depending upon the number of pole contacts or poles contemplated for such connector part. Each contact piece is situated at least approximately in the plane of the end face of the associated connector part. Each such contact piece flushly bears against an associated contact piece of the other connector part when the connector parts are intercoupled with one another, and the contact pieces of one connector part are resiliently pre-biased in their contact-making direction.

Abstract: An electrical interconnect system employs electrical connectors in which both the housing (or support) and the contact(s) thereof are hermaphroditic, i.e., without gender limitations. Therefore, two such connectors may interconnect with each other. Contacts are arranged in a header or other housing or support in which at least two contacts, for example, adjacent contacts, respectively face in opposite directions. Bifurcated and trifurcated contacts have contacting portions respective ones of which face in opposite directions and are supported on parallel cantilever arms.

Abstract: A battery cable assembly having an in-line captive switch device, in which the battery cable conductor is divided into two parts, with a conductive contact pad electrically attached to the end of each part, the pads being axially aligned within the bore of a housing having a threaded sleeve member formed, at least partially, of insulating material. The first pad is secured within the sleeve in fixed non-rotating relation thereto, and in fixed position relative to the first cable portion. The second cable portion is provided with a threaded ferrule which is rotatable relative to the second cable portion for providing relative axial displacement between the pads. The rotatable ferrule is captively rotatable to preclude separation of the two cable portions. A blinking light-emitting device is electrically coupled to the two cable portions for energization via the storage battery and electrical circuit through the light-emitting device to provide visual indication when the pads separate.

Abstract: The present invention relates to electrical connectors for electrically connecting components and circuits on or in two parallel circuit boards and, more specifically, for electrically connecting components and circuits on or in two parallel circuit boards having a high density of interconnections.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for connecting two electrical conductors (102,104) by means of a fluid bladder (110) interacting between a backing member (106) and one of the conductors (104). The bladder forms a compliant membrane surface (108) that transmits fluid pressure nearly hydrostatically from one conductor (104), to the other (102) such that the intimate contact of the surfaces (116) between the conductors provides an improved electrical connection, especially for small scale multi-conductors.

Abstract: A front housing including a terminal support made of resilient material and having a plurality of male terminals releasably imbedded therein. The male terminals are connected to corresponding electrical cable. A back housing including a second terminal support made of resilient material and having a plurality of female terminals imbedded therein. The female terminals are also connected to corresponding electrical cable. A clamping ring mounted on the front housing engages screwthreads formed on the back housing such that the front and back housings can be tightly secured together. As the clamping ring is tightened the male and female terminals contact one another and compress the resilient supports. Due to the natural resiliency of the support material a force maintaining a pressure connection between the male and female terminals is created.

Abstract: An electrical contact unit is provided for a first main member, which has a mainly planar first mounting surface, and for a second main member, which has a mainly planar second mounting surface and is mountable on the first main member. The first mounting surface and the second mounting surface lie against each other when the second main member is mounted on the first main member. The first main member comprises a male contact member, which has an outer surface and carries electrically conductive male contacts, and a maneuvering pin, which extends out from the outer surface. By means of guide elements, the male contact member is mounted in the first main member for motion generally perpendicular to the first mounting surface between an outer position and an inner position.

Abstract: A connection box for the connection of two short strings of decoration lights into a long one, comprises an elongated tray body with U shaped cross-section and having longitudinal channels provided therein for the conductors of the light strings entering from respective end to be connected. Piers and ribs are disposed within the tray to ensure the gripping of the connection conductors. A cover with catch means is provided on top of the tray.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprises opposed mateable plug and receptable connectors. The plug and receptacle connectors each comprise identical hermaphroditic core insulators molded from an elastomeric material. The hermaphroditic core insulators comprise axially aligned terminal receiving slots extending generally radially inwardly into the outer circumference thereof. The mating end of the core insulator is of a stepped configuration to define a leading mating face and a trailing mating face, such that the leading mating face of one hermaphroditic core insulator is urged into mating face-to-face relationship with the trailing mating face of an opposed hermaphroditic core insulator. A generally cylindrical tubular shroud is disposed around the core insulator and the cable terminated therein. The shroud may be formed from a material that is heat shrunk into secure environmental sealing and strain relief connection with the core insulator and the cable.

Abstract: A set of jumper cables for a "battery-jumping" procedure, having intermediately of the battery-containing ends an electrical switch device by which electrical conductivity of the cables is blocked except when the user, in a position of safety removed from the location of connection of the cables to either battery, moves the switch components to electrically-conducting condition by manual manipulation at such position of safety away from the location of either battery.

Abstract: A cable and connector section comprising a section of cable (13), including an elongated, flexible body (19) of insulating material and a plurality of conductors (21) carried by the body. Each of the conductors (21) terminates in a conductor end (25). A connector body section (15) on the section of flexible cable (13) is usable for connecting the section of flexible cable to another member (15a, 37). A plurality of contacts (17) are provided on the conductor end (25), respectively, to achieve a high-contact density.

Abstract: An electrical cable connector configured to physically and electrically mate and connect with an indentical such electrical cable connector. The cable connector includes both male and female connectors corresponding to each circuit lead of the cable configured to mate and electrically connect with the female and male connectors, respectively, corresponding to like circuit leads of another identical cable connector. The male connector is electrically insulated from its associated circuit lead when the cable connector is not electrically connected to a second cable conector and is electrically connected to the circuit lead when the cable connector is electrically connected to a second cable connector. The male connector is preferably a pin and the female connector a socket comprising two terminals electrically insulated from one antoher. The male pin is electrically connected to one of the terminals of the female socket.

Abstract: A connector device for connecting two electrically conductive contact members (16, 54) with each other comprises two releasably connectable connector members (2, 4), each of the connector members including one of the contact members, the connector device further having parts (20, 40, 42, 44, 58, 82, 84, 86) for sealingly enclosing the contact members (16, 54) in the connector members (2, 4), and a device (20, 22, 58, 26, 62, 30, 32, 34, 36, 64) for selectively establishing electrical contact between the contact members (16, 54) and breaking this contact after the connector members have been connected with each other.

Abstract: A high voltage electrical connector set includes a male plug portion and a female receptacle portion. Projecting male contacts are received by female contacts including resilient electrically conductive portions which ensure a secure contact even if the plug and receptacle are somewhat misaligned or incompletely engaged.