Abstract: Example implementations relate to an electronic port of a computing system, having a locking assembly to secure an electronic plug within the electronic port. The electronic port includes a receptacle, a bracket, a biasing member, and a fastener. The receptacle includes a plurality of retainers to releasably hold a connector of the electronic plug, when the electronic plug is detachably coupled to the electronic port. The bracket is disposed around the receptacle. The bracket has a plurality of locking elements and a pillar having a counter bore. The plurality of locking elements is aligned with the plurality of retainers. The fastener is projected into the pillar through an enclosure, where the fastener is fastened into the counter bore of the pillar to allow a vertical movement of the bracket along a first direction for engaging the plurality of locking elements with the plurality of retainers.

Abstract: A lock system includes a lock device arranged in at least a vehicle. The lock device includes a lock member movable between a lock position and an unlock position. The lock device locks a lock subject to the vehicle when the lock member is located at the lock position and unlocks the lock subject when the lock member is located at the unlock position. A controller, which performs power line communication, includes a request output unit that transmits an operation request to the lock device by performing the power line communication to switch the lock subject between a locked state and an unlocked state. The lock device includes a lock control unit that receives the operation request from the controller and controls movement of the lock member based on the operation request.

Abstract: A portable electronic device including a casing, a rotating part, a pivot unit and a magnet set is disclosed. The pivot unit is pivotally connected to the casing and the rotating part. The magnet set includes a first magnet, a second magnet and a third magnet disposed in a base of the casing. The first magnet and the second magnet are disposed at the rotating part, and the magnetism of the first magnet is different from the magnetism of the second magnet. The magnetism of the third magnet is the same as the magnetism of the first magnet or the magnetism of the second magnet. When the rotating part is rotated relative to the casing, the magnet set generates magnetic attraction or magnetic repulsion so as to lead an electronic component of the casing in the casing or out of the casing.

Abstract: A magnetically activated connector port cover or door that provides access through a connector port for a corresponding connector to mate with a receptacle connector behind the door, and closes the door when the connector is not presently proximate to or intending to mate with the receptacle connector. The connector port includes a magnetic element that works in tandem with an actuator to respond to the position of the corresponding connector and bias as well as move the door in an open or closed position accordingly.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for magnetically enhanced electrical signal conduction are disclosed. An embodiment electrical connector comprises a connector body, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to and at least partially disposed within the connector body, a ground contact mechanically attached to the connector body, an insulator mechanically separating and electrically isolating the first active signal contact and the ground contact, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal contact. An embodiment electrical cable comprises an elongated insulating sheath, a first active signal electrical conductor disposed within the sheath, a first connector body mechanically attached to a first end of the sheath, a first active signal contact mechanically attached to the first connector body, and electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor, and a first permanent magnet electrically connected to the first active signal electrical conductor.

Abstract: An electronic type removal preventing connector includes a joint and an electronic switch. The joint includes a port, and at least one through hole formed on an external surface of the joint and interconnected to the port. At least one set of electronic switches is installed onto the through hole, and includes a tongue passed through the through hole and having an oblique surface. If a metal plug of a portable electronic device is inserted into the port of the connector, the tongue of the electronic switch will be entered into a bolt hole of the metal plug to prevent the portable electronic device from being stolen. If the electronic switch is electrically conducted for an operation, the tongue will be separated from the through hole and the bolt hole, such that a user can remove the metal plug of the portable electronic device from the joint of the connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals secured in the housing, a metallic cover pivotally mounted to a rear end of the insulative housing and covering the insulative housing and at least one magnetic board lock secured at one side of the insulative housing and spaced with a distance from the rear end of the insulative housing. The at least one magnetic board lock assist to hold the cover by magnetic attractive force produced between the at least one magnetic board lock and the metallic cover on the insulative housing.

Abstract: An electronic type removal preventing connector includes a joint and an electronic switch. The joint includes a port, and at least one through hole formed on an external surface of the joint and interconnected to the port. At least one set of electronic switches is installed onto the through hole, and includes a tongue passed through the through hole and having an oblique surface. If a metal plug of a portable electronic device is inserted into the port of the connector, the tongue of the electronic switch will be entered into a bolt hole of the metal plug to prevent the portable electronic device from being stolen. If the electronic switch is electrically conducted for an operation, the tongue will be separated from the through hole and the bolt hole, such that a user can remove the metal plug of the portable electronic device from the joint of the connector.

Abstract: A chip card retaining mechanism for a portable electronic device (100) is provided. The chip card retaining mechanism is used for retaining a card (10). The portable electronic device includes a main body (40) and a cover body (80). The cover body is attached with the main body so as to define a receiving space therewithin. The chip card retaining mechanism includes a mounting base (50), a sliding tray (60) for carrying the card, a latching assembly (70). The sliding tray has a first magnetic member (66) and a second magnetic member (68) mounted in a same side of the sliding tray. The latching assembly includes a latching block (74) having a third magnetic member (79) disposed thereon. The latching block is configured for sliding relative to the sliding tray. The third magnetic member selectively acts on the first magnetic member and the second magnetic member.

Abstract: A fastener structure includes a connector plug and a connector socket. A protruding connecting portion is formed on one side of the connector plug, and a plurality of aligned terminals and fool-proof fasteners are configured on the protruding connecting portion. The electric conducting spring pieces are correspondingly connected to positive and negative poles of a power cable, and the positive and negative poles of the power cable and a transformer are correspondingly connected to butt spring pieces protruding from two sides of the protruding connecting portion. When the protruding connecting portion is plugged into the fixing slot, the butt spring pieces of the protruding connecting portion make contact with the electric conducing spring pieces, thereby enabling the passive electromagnetic member to produce a magnetic effect that achieves the objective of magnetic joining of the connector plug and the connector socket and electrical connection to a power supply.

Abstract: An apparatus for locking a plug for use with a plug and a plug signal receptacle for prevention of intentional or inadvertent removal of a plug.

Abstract: An electromagnetic valve comprises a coil wound on a bobbin made of resin, a case accommodating the coil inside thereof and made of magnetic material, a yoke made of magnetic material and forming a magnetic circuit together with the case, a plunger made of magnetic material and driven by a magnetic attracting force generated at the energization of the coil, a connector formed separately from the bobbin and the case and connected to one end of the case, a first terminal passed into the connector, a second terminal electrically connected to an end of the coil and a urging member made of electric conductor and contacted with the first and second terminals.

Abstract: This invention relates to a fluid and electrical coupling for coupling a vehicle to a service port such that a fluid and electricity is transferable therebetween. The coupling includes a plug having a pair of opposed major surfaces, a fluid exchange interface on one of the major surfaces, and an electricity exchange interface on the other major surface. The coupling also includes a receptacle having an opening for receiving the plug, a fluid exchange interface facing the plug fluid exchange interface when the plug is coupled to the receptacle, and an electricity exchange interface facing the plug electricity exchange interface when the plug is coupled to the receptacle.

Abstract: An electrical outlet safety cover includes an apertured base plate to replace the conventional face plate of an electrical outlet and is attached to such outlet at the original screw position. A box-like cover with openings for passage of an electric cord is provided for attachment to the base plate so as to enclose a cord attached to the outlet. The cord passes over a stop bar on the base plate in registration with the openings in the cover so that access to the outlet through the openings as, for example, by a child's finger or a tool is prevented. The cover and base plate include complementary locking members that coact when the cover is introduced to the base plate to effectively lock the cover to the base plate in a position where the locking members are completely enclosed by the cover and inaccessible from outside the cover so that the cover cannot be removed by manual manipulation.

Abstract: A safety system for an electrical panel assembly providing receptacles for use with cable connectors. The connectors and receptacles are of the known type having single contacts which lock together when the connector is mated with its receptacle and rotated a partial turn. Polarizing devices are provided in association with each receptacle and connector to assure proper mating. The panel assembly is provided with mechanical interlocking devices determining the order in which the connectors are connected to and disconnected from their receptacles to assure that ground makes first and breaks last. The safety system comprises an AC to DC converter/voltage regulator capable of converting 120 volts to 600 volts AC or DC to 12 volts and 115 volts DC. The converter/regulator has a pair of inputs connected to the contacts of any two power receptacles or the contacts of a neutral receptacle and a power receptacle of the panel.