Abstract: A hermetic electrical adaptor includes an insulative housing and a plurality of contacts retained therein. The housing includes a base having opposite first and second surface in a vertical direction, and a set of first side walls extending from the first surface to form a first mating cavity. Each contact includes a retention section extending through the base, a first extending section located in the first mating cavity and including a first bending section. The set of first side walls forms, adjacent to the first surface, a first recess communicating with the first mating cavity so as to expose a portion of the first extending section in the first recess. A waterproof glue occupies the first recess and a bottom portion of the first mating cavity so as to surround the exposed portions of the first extending sections of the contact for assuring sealing of the adaptor.

Abstract: An apparatus (2) for establishing an electrically conductive connection is disclosed. The apparatus (2) comprises at least one first electrical conductor element (4), which has a first contact pole (4?). In addition, the apparatus (2) comprises at least one second electrical conductor element (6), which has a second contact pole (6?). The at least one first electrical conductor element (4) is surrounded in at least some areas by a first electrically insulating casing element (8), by means of which the first contact pole (4?) of the at least one first conductor element (4) is accommodated and/or held. The at least one second electrical conductor element (6) is also surrounded in at least some areas by a second electrically insulating casing element (12), by means of which the second contact pole (6?) of the at least one second conductor element (6) is accommodated and/or held.

Abstract: It is aimed to provide a connector structure enabling the replacement of an STP cable (10B) and a UTP cable (10A) without making a large structural change. UTP connection terminals (21A) to be connected to respective wires (11) of a UTP cable (10A) have the same shape and are accommodated in a pair of accommodating portions (26) of a UTP dielectric (22A) such that insertion areas (53) for male terminals (91) are close to each other in a width direction. STP connection terminals (21B) to be connected to respective wires (11) of the STP cable (10B) have the same shape and are accommodated into the pair of accommodating portions (26) of a STP dielectric (22B) such that insertion areas (53) for male terminals (91) are arranged more apart from each other in the width direction than in the case of the UTP connection terminals (21A).

Abstract: The connector structure selectively uses either a UTP connector or an STP connector. The UTP connector includes UTP connection terminals connected to respective electric wires of a UTP cable and a UTP dielectric having a pair of housing portions in which the UTP connection terminals are housed. The STB connector includes STP connection terminals connected to respective electric wires of an STP cable and an STP dielectric having a pair of housing portions in which the STP connection terminals are housed. In the UTP dielectric, at least a partition wall for partitioning the pair of housing portions is made of a material having a relatively high dielectric constant. In the STP dielectric, at least a partition wall for partitioning the pair of housing portions is made of a material having a relatively low dielectric constant.

Abstract: A washing machine includes a casing, a tub installed within the casing, a cover coupled to the top of the casing and having an opening for introduction of laundry, a control panel attached to the cover to enable selection of a washing mode, and a lower electric component located below the tub, such as a drive device. The washing machine may be manufactured to further include an integrated wire harness having one side coupled to the control panel and the other side coupled to the lower electric component for transmission of an electrical signal, and a guide provided at an upper edge of the casing such that the wire harness is fixed to and extends along the guide. The integrated wire harness may achieve reduction of manufacturing costs and prevent fire of the washing machine due to insulation breakage.

Abstract: A shield connector is for assembling of a connector housing and a shield shell acted by a small insertion force and locking the connector housing and the shield shell by a large holding force. A flexible lock arm having a projection projecting outwardly is arranged at an insulation connector housing. A locked member engaged with the projection is arranged at a shield shell in which the connector housing is inserted. When the projection is half locked with the locked member, the lock arm is prevented from bending to unlock. When the connector housing is inserted into the shield shell, the lock arm is bent and also the projection is press-fitted along an inner surface of the shield shell. A stopper facing and abutting on an inner surface along a bending direction of the lock arm is arranged at an outer surface of the connector housing.

Abstract: A connector is disclosed for use in automotive applications, which has improved retention capabilities. The connector includes a body portion that supports an array of conductive terminals. An outer housing is molded over the body portion and the terminal termination area to form an exterior protective housing of the connector. The protective housing of the connector is provided with a pair of engagement arms formed on the exterior of the protective housing. The arms are connected to the housing at their opposite ends and are formed with an intervening space between them and the housing. The space is configured to provide an outward bias force on the engagement arms such that when the connector is inserted into a receiving frame, the engagement arms are biased outwardly to press against sidewalls of the receiving frame and retain the connector in place therein without the need for additional latches or O-rings.

Abstract: A loop connector comprises first and second connectors. The first connector has a first housing and a pair of first terminals, is configured to be surface-mounted on a top surface of a board, and has a fitting face thereof extending in a direction intersecting the top surface of the board. The second connector has a second housing and a second terminal configured to contact one of the first terminals, is configured to engage the first connector, and has a fitting face thereof extending in a direction intersecting an extending direction of the second terminal. The second housing is provided with a second terminal accommodation-concave portion. The second terminal is provided with a pair of terminal bodies and a connecting portion to connect thereto, the terminal bodies being perpendicular to the connecting portion when the second terminal is press-fit into the second terminal accommodation-concave portion.

Abstract: A wire connector includes first and second connecting members that are adapted to hold respectively at least one wire to be connected separably to each other, a waterproof ring, and a locking unit. The waterproof ring is sleeved on a first connecting segment of the first connecting member. The second connecting member includes a second connecting segment sleeved releasably on the first connecting segment, and a receiving segment surrounding the waterproof ring for watertight contact with the waterproof ring. The locking unit includes two engaging components disposed on the second connecting member, and two hook components disposed on the first connecting member and engaging respectively and detachably the engaging components for pulling the receiving segment toward a shoulder of the first connecting segment to cooperate with the shoulder to clamp tightly the waterproof ring therebetween, thereby securing firmly the second connecting member to the first connecting member.

Abstract: A connector includes a male connector including plural male terminals, a first body provided with the plural male terminals, and a first terminal housing formed with a first housing opening facing respective ends of the plural male terminals, and a female connector including plural female terminals paired with the plural male terminals, a female terminal box formed with plural female terminal openings facing ends of the plural female terminals respectively, and a second body provided with the plural female terminals and the female terminal box. The connector further includes foreign body preventing means for preventing a foreign body from being mixed into the specified receiving space of the first terminal housing.

Abstract: A busbar assembly for conducting current is disclosed. The busbar assembly includes a first metal-extruded busbar having a first body and a first end-surface substantially vertical to an axis of the first body; a second metal-extruded busbar having a second body; and a connecting bar having a corresponding first end and a corresponding second end. The first end is buried to the first body of the first busbar and the second end extending from the first end-surface of the first metal-extruded busbar is buried to the second body of the metal-extruded busbar, whereby the first metal-extruded busbar is electrically connected to the second metal-extruded busbar through the connecting bar.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing in which a recess having an opening on a rear face is provided, and a slider to be slid in the recess. A flexible substrate is inserted in the recess with the slider so that a contact on the flexible substrate is connected to a contact on the housing. On both sides of the slider, a pair of lock arms are provided for fixing the slider to the housing when the slider is fitted in the housing. Parts of the respective lock arms in the recess are exposed out of the housing at portions near both sides of the upper face of the housing when the slider is fitted in the housing, and either of the lock arms in the recess are not exposed out of the housing when the slider is not fitted in the housing. Each portion of the housing where each lock arm is exposed is provided near a corner portion where the upper face, a side face, and a front face of the housing are perpendicularly connected to each other.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for a utility power transmission system includes a first conductive member having a first hook portion and a first base wedge portion with the first hook portion extending from the first wedge portion and is adapted to engage a main conductor. A second conductive member includes a hook portion and a wedge portion with the hook portion extending from the wedge portion and adapted to engage a tap conductor. The wedge portion of the first conductive member and the wedge portion of the second conductive member are adapted to nest with one another and be secured to one another by hand without specialized tooling. The assembly further comprises a displacement stop that is located on at least one of the first and second conductive members once fully mated. The displacement stop is positioned to define a final displacement relation between the first and second conductive members.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprising a cap member having a plurality of fixed cap terminal position assurance mechanisms defined thereon, and a plug member having one or more of fixed plug terminal position assurance mechanisms defined thereon, wherein each of the cap terminal position assurance mechanisms fixably mate with each of the plug terminal position assurance mechanisms, wherein each of the cap and plug terminal position assurance mechanisms comprise a post projecting outwardly from each of the cap member and the plug member, and a cutout configured to fixably mate to the post. The cutout maybe configured adjacent the post, wherein the cap/plug terminal position assurance mechanisms are arranged proximate an outer rim of the cap/plug member or the cap/plug terminal assurance mechanism may be located generally in the center of the interface manifold.

Abstract: A hermaphroditic connector for the connection of electrical and/or optical systems is described. The system comprises a coupling having a first and a second connector. Each connector (100) comprises an outer sleeve (101) and an insert housing (102). The outer sleeve (101) has an engagement member (103) and the insert housing comprises a substantially cylindrical base portion (104) and a single upstanding portion (105) having a co-operable engagement member (106). The upstanding portion (105) of the insert housing (102) of the first connector is adapted to mate with and form a cylindrical inner sleeve with a corresponding upstanding portion (105) of a second connector. The engagement member (103) is adapted to engage, in use, with the co-operable engagement member (106) of the second connector to which the connector is to be mated.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1) has first and second electrical connectors (10) mated with each other. Both connectors have an identical configuration. Each connector comprises an insulating housing (11) and a plurality of identical terminals (12) received in the insulating housing. The insulating housing comprises a base portion (111), a first and second side walls (112, 113) extending upwardly from opposite lateral sides of the base portion. The second side wall defines a slot (1130) dimensioned corresponding to the first side wall. The first side wall of one of the two electrical connectors is inserted into the slot of the other electrical connector. Each terminal has a mating portion (123) comprising a first curved portion (1231) and a second curved portion (1232). The first and second curved portions of one electrical connector engage with the second and the first curved portions of the other electrical connector.

Abstract: An internally-fused capacitor includes a capacitor housing, at least one capacitor module, and at least one fuse assembly. The capacitor module is positioned in the housing and includes capacitor elements. Each capacitor element includes a first extended foil edge on a first end and a second extended foil edge on a second end. The fuse assembly is positioned in the housing and includes a fuse wire. The fuse wire is connected at a first end of the fuse wire to the first extended foil edge by a crimped connection.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising two identical connector elements (6, 7) for connection of at least two electrical cables (5, 8) carrying respective conductor wires (13) connected to respective electrical contacts (12, 12′) provided inside the shell of each connector element so that, when the two connector elements are coupled, the electrical contacts are in contact with each other, wherein each of said electrical contacts (12, 12′) provides first snap-coupling means able to bring about a first snap connection during coupling of said connector elements (6, 7) and each shell of said connector elements (6, 7) provides second snap-coupling means able to bring about a second snap coupling to allow mechanical retention of said coupled connector elements.

Abstract: A communications infrastructure connector system comprises a pair of engageable hermaphroditic connector units. Each unit can house a plurality of connectors which mate with corresponding connectors of the other unit. Each unit has a handle comprising a pair of eccentrically mounted pivot arms. On movement of the handles of the two connector units towards one another, an arcuate portion each handle comes into contact with the same portion of the other handle. The eccentric mounting causes the two connector units to be forced apart.

Abstract: An expandable modular container system. A plurality of coupling pads supporting container modules are disposed between two supporting stands, wherein the coupling pads and supporting stands are coupled together, and the supporting stands are provided with supporting units to provide lateral support to the plurality of container modules. The container modules can be quickly and securely coupled side by side and in series by means of the plurality of coupling pads, thereby achieving a stable and space saving arrangement.

Abstract: A cascadable modem apparatus includes a modem housing having a top and a bottom. A plurality of angled feet are attached to the housing bottom in cantilever fashion to define a distal portion of each foot. The feet serve both to support the modem on an platform as well as to attach the modem to a similarly configured, adjacent modem assembly. In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of receiving slots are defined in the housing top and are correspondingly disposed to receive the distal portions of a plurality of angled feet from an adjacent modem housing. In this way, insertion of the distal portions of the feet snugly into the receiving slots of an adjacent modem effectively attaches the two adjacent modem assemblies. Preferably, a resilient locking tab is attached to the housing bottom in cantilever fashion to define a distal portion directed away from the housing bottom. As a result, the tab is responsive to force applied to the distal portion to flex inwardly toward the housing bottom.

Abstract: A removable connector operable to be inserted between a main cable carrying seismic information and a box connector of a remote acquisition module. The removable connector is adapted to isolate any forces arising in the main cable from the box connector of the module. The removable connector is removably secured to the remote acquisition module by a pin which extends through the housing of the removable connector and a bracket mounted to the module. The pin transfers the cable forces to the remote acquisition module and substantially isolates the box connector from such forces thereby extending the life of the box connector.

Abstract: A separable connector for electrically coupling two portions of multiple-conductor cable is disclosed. The connector, in a connected state, is held together by operation of the novel shape of the connector halves. The two connector halves, which each include therein a plurality of metallic contact strips, are identical and "gender neutral", such that any two connector halves may be coupled together. Connection of the connector halves is accomplished by pushing the two halves together; disconnection is accomplished by pulling them apart. When connected, continuous electrical contact is maintained between contact strips in each respective half. The connector is constructed of molded plastic, and includes rubber strain relief collars for preventing fatigue and failure of the attached portions of multiple conductor cable.

Abstract: An electronic system having a plurality of electronic devices contained in a plurality of stackable enclosures is provided. Each of the plurality of stackable enclosures is stackable and interlockable together with another one of the plurality of stackable enclosures. Each of the plurality of stackable enclosures comprises a housing having a top surface and a bottom surface. A first plurality of projections are provided to extend upwardly from the top surface. The first plurality of projections are spaced to define a first group of grooves therebetween. A second plurality of projections are provided to extend downwardly from the bottom surface. The second plurality of projections are spaced to define a second group of grooves therebetween. Each of the second group of grooves corresponds to a respective one of the first plurality of projections. Each of the first group of grooves corresponds to a respective one of the second plurality of projections.

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: The combination of a plurality of like connectors and a pair of clips coupling together the connectors in a stack. Each of the connectors comprises a housing fabricated of an electrically insulating material and is shaped with parallel upper and lower surfaces and with spaced front and rear faces and with spaced edges. Each housing has resilient edge latches positioned adjacent its edges with each edge latch having an extent movable toward the housing upon the application of pressure and resiliently movable away from said housing upon the removal of the pressure. Each of the clips comprises sections formed in a U-shaped configuration.

Abstract: An electrical connector for particular use in the data communications industry includes an improved latching mechanism for engagement with a like electrical connector or with an apertured panel of a terminal box or the like. The latching mechanism includes a movable arm pivotally mounted integrally with the housing of the connector. The arm comprises a latch on the front end facing the mating end of the connector. A lever captively supported on the housing includes a cam for engagement in a first position with a cam surface on the back portion of the movable arm to dispose the arm in an inclined relation with the latch located closely adjacent the housing so that the latch may be placed for connection another component. When the lever is slid to a second position, a locking spacer thereon engages the front portion of the arm to move the latch away from the housing and cause engagement of the latch with the other component.

Abstract: A high density electrical connector is shown in which discrete dielectric wafers mount several contact elements within grooves on a first surface of the wafer while mounting a single ground plane within a recess on a second surface. This configuration, when the wafers are stacked side-by-side, forms the contacts in a stripline connection in which the impedance of each contact may be controlled. The wafers may be inserted into slots within a housing to form a high density connector for joining a daughter board to a mother board.

Abstract: The invention is a hermaphroditic modular connector. More specifically, the connector comprises a two-part modular housing which snaps together and which upon snapping together, effects connection of a twisted wire pair cable to a pair of insulation displacement contacts held within one part of the housing in a snap engagement by an insulator also in snap engagement held within the one part of the housing. Engaging extensions tabs project from the front of the connector in a manner such that the connector can be connected to a like connector without requiring additional parts or modification.

Abstract: A hermaphroditic electrical connector comprising a pair of substantially identical body members releasably secured together to electrically connect plural electrical contacts of one member to respective electrical contacts of the other member and for maintaining such electrical connections while enabling the two connector members to be pivoted with respect to each other about a longitudinal axis through a predetermined angular range. The means for securing the two connector members together comprise a post and a recess on each body member aligned with the longitudinal axis to enable the post of one member to be readily snap-fit within the recess of the other member. Each of the two body members includes spaced-apart ribs which, when the two members are connected together, are interleaved to define plural internal spaces. Each space houses a pair of engaging contacts and is generally isolated from the ambient atmosphere.