Abstract: A locking cord connector assembly may include a male housing and a female housing. The male housing defines a male interior chamber configured to house one of a plug or outlet portion of an extension cord. The male housing includes male threads outwardly extending from an outer surface, and at least one tab. The female housing defines a female interior chamber configured to house the other of the plug or outlet portion of an extension cord. The female housing includes female threads inwardly extending from an interior surface. The at least one tab cooperates with a portion of the female housing to provide a ratcheting mechanism configured to maintain a secure connection between the male and female housings.

Abstract: A male connector comprises: a holder, attached rotatably to the outer peripheral surface of a plug main unit portion, having male threads formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof and having sliding grooves formed at specific intervals at the rearward side on the outer peripheral surface; and a knob portion, formed integrally with engaging protruding portions that have engaging hooks on the tip end sides thereof and that sliding in the sliding grooves, where the knob portion is attached so as to be able to rotate together with the holder.

Abstract: A connector (1) impermeable to liquids, having two matching connector parts (3) and (5), which is sealed in a connected position by at least one peripherally extending circumferential sealing ring (6) provided between the connector pats (3) and (5). The plug-in position is secured by a rotatable, axially fixed threaded bushing (8), which is fixed in the axial direction, but rotatably supported on one of the connector parts, and the internal thread (9) of which is mated to the holding thread (10) on the other connector part. A further thread or projection or threaded part (12) mating with the interior thread (9) is provided in a loosening direction at a distance from the holding thread (10) interacting with the threaded bushing (8), and a distance A from the end of the holding thread (10) to that of the further thread (12) is greater than a plug-in depth of the connecting pins (2) into the bushings (4).

Abstract: An electromagnetic shield structure of an electronics housing includes a terminal having a protrusion for external connection; a substrate having the terminal disposed thereon and electrically connected to the terminal; a housing made of resin, enclosing the substrate and having an opening at a position corresponding to the protrusion of the terminal on a front surface side where the protrusion of the terminal is located; and an electromagnetic shield disposed so as to surround the substrate inside the housing, having an opening at the position corresponding to the protrusion of the terminal, and electromagnetically shielding the substrate. The electromagnetic shield has a bent portion formed on the front surface side for filling a gap between the terminal and the housing.

Abstract: A plug assembly includes a circular plug shell having a cavity configured to receive a modular plug connector therein. The circular plug shell is configured to be threadably coupled to a corresponding circular jack shell. An insert is loaded into the cavity or the circular plug shell. The insert includes an adapter having a one or two piece body having a circular geometry. The body has a connector chamber configured to hold the modular plug connector therein.

Abstract: A male connector comprises: a holder, attached rotatably to the outer peripheral surface of a plug main unit portion, having male threads formed on the outer peripheral surface thereof and having sliding grooves formed at specific intervals at the rearward side on the outer peripheral surface; and a knob portion, formed integrally with engaging protruding portions that have engaging hooks on the tip end sides thereof and that sliding in the sliding grooves, where the knob portion is attached so as to be able to rotate together with the holder.

Abstract: According to one embodiment of the present invention, an electric machine comprises a stator and a rotor. The stator has at least one stator pole with a first leg and a second leg. The rotor has at least one rotor pole. The rotor rotates relate to the stator. The at least one rotor is configured to rotate between the first leg and the second leg of the at least one stator pole.

Abstract: A detachable lamp socket includes a contact member (1), a housing (2), and a fixing ring (3). A lower end of the contact member (1) is connected to an upper end of the housing (2). The fixing ring (3) is fitted on the junction of the contact member (1) and the housing (2) to fix the contact member (1) and the housing (2). The top of the housing (2) is provided with the engaging groove (22) and the bottom of the contact member (1) is provided with hooks (12). With the hooks (12) and the engaging groove (22), the contact member (1) and the housing (2) are connected together. The notch (221) of the engaging groove (22) is open, such that the hooks (12) of the contact member (1) are levelly pushed in the engaging groove (22). The fixing ring (3) may be threaded onto outer threads (23) of the housing (2) to complete the assembly. This can prevent a lamp base from being loosened when rotating a lamp, so that the contact member (1) and the housing (2) are connected firmly.

Abstract: An adapter sleeve for a coaxial cable connector is provided to transmit torque to a nut member on the cable connector. The adapter sleeve includes a cylindrical body having a first end and a second end defining a bore along a longitudinal axis therethrough. The bore defines an interior surface; the interior surface has a torque transmission feature sized to slideably engage the nut member. The first end of the body has at least one radially inward defined retainer lip. The retainer lip is dimensioned and adapted to engage with a corresponding retaining structure on an external surface of the nut member.

Abstract: A locking cord connector assembly may include a male housing and a female housing. The male housing defines a male interior chamber configured to house one of a plug or outlet portion of an extension cord. The male housing includes male threads outwardly extending from an outer surface, and at least one tab. The female housing defines a female interior chamber configured to house the other of the plug or outlet portion of an extension cord. The female housing includes female threads inwardly extending from an interior surface. The at least one tab cooperates with a portion of the female housing to provide a ratcheting mechanism configured to maintain a secure connection between the male and female housings.

Abstract: A connector includes a plug housing configured to engage with a socket. A free spinning nut of the connector is disposed between the plug housing and an angled housing. The free spinning nut includes a first end portion configured to engage with the angled housing and a second end portion configured to engage with the plug housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector for testing of a missile launch rail is provided. A stationary housing is combined with a coupling ring to form an outer housing. An internal plunger is housed in the outer housing and spans the length of the outer housing. The stationary housing anchors to the missile launch rail, while the coupling ring is free to rotate about the internal plunger. The coupling ring is rotated via a hand grasp. The coupling ring rotation translates into forward and aft movement of the pin assembly. The connector provides forward and backward stops for limiting pin insertion and extraction moves to desired distances. Rotation via triple-start threads readily overcomes insertion and extraction resistance of a bulky multi-pin assembly and provides a smooth and controlled electrical connection. The size of the connector approaches that of a small conventional military standard 38999 series III connector.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) comprises an insulative housing (1), a contact group (2, 3) assembled with the insulative housing, an insulated cover (5), a cable (4) connected with the contact group, and an apparent member (6) with a columnar shape having a right-hand thread (61) on one end of an inner wall thereof and a left-hand thread (62) on the opposite end, and the inner wall of the apparent member is matched with the insulated cover via the threads in different directions.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a body, an insert, an adaptor and a cap. The body has a passage extending between first and second openings and an open-ended slot extending from the second opening. The adaptor has a hollow stem and a mounting section that slides into the slot to mount the adaptor to the body. An insert having electrical contacts extending therethrough is positioned within the passage. Wires extending through the hollow stem are conductively engaged with the contacts on the insert. A cap closes the second opening. A spacer can be positioned between the cap and insert to securely hold the insert between the stop surface and spacer. A method of assembling the electrical connector is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical tool includes a main housing, an operative portion integrally connected to, and forming part of, the main housing, and a plug integrally connected to, and forming part of, the main housing. The plug comprising a base or main body, a plug connecting interface and first and second spades extending from the plug connecting interface. The first and second spades are in a standard configuration.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an electrical plug having a threaded sleeve for screwing on a union nut of an electrical socket or for screwing into a stationary housing component of an electronic device. The threaded sleeve includes an external thread not having a threadless area. The union nut includes an internal thread configured for threaded engagement with the external thread of the plug. The internal thread has at least one threadless area.

Abstract: An extension cordset assembly includes a receptacle and a sealing gasket. The receptacle includes a receptacle main body, a receptacle connecting interface and first and second spade mating holes extending into the receptacle main body from the receptacle connecting interface. The receptacle is configured to mate with a plug having a standard spade configuration. The sealing gasket is positioned on the receptacle connecting interface and includes first and second spade openings aligned with the first and second spade mating holes, respectively. The sealing gasket is configured to provide a water-resistant seal between the receptacle and the plug.

Abstract: A connection device for connecting a cable having at least one signal conductor to a signal connector. The connection device including a housing, the at least one signal conductor being disposed in the housing, the housing having at least one securing device configured to detachably secure the housing to the signal connector. The connection device further includes a plug disposed on the housing, the plug having a locking mechanism. The housing has a strain relief device configured to provide strain relief for the plug. A deflection device is configured to deflect the at least one signal conductor into a deflected position so that a movement of the at least one housing portion of the housing relative to the plug results in a defined lateral movement of the at least one signal conductor so as to provide a corresponding length compensation.

Abstract: A connector includes a plug and a socket that are connected and integrated to each other. The plug and socket each have an end to which a connection line may be respectively connected. The plug of the connector includes a plug body for connecting to the connection line and having a fitting recess on one end, a plug holder configured to be freely rotatably fitted over the plug body without slipping, and a stopper fitting configured to be freely rotatably fitted over the plug body and slidable in the shaft center direction. The socket of the connector includes a socket body for connecting to the connection line at one end and a socket holder. The socket body has an insertion portion configured so as to fit into the fitting recess of the plug body. The socket holder is configured to be freely rotatably fitted over the socket body without slipping.

Abstract: A cable connector with security arrangement for HDMI cable and the like includes a connector head for being plugged into a terminal socket of an electronic device, and a connector body having at least one retention member pivotally coupling with the connector body for being folded between a folded and unfolded position. The retention member has an attachment slot for aligning with an attachment hole of the terminal socket when the retention member is flipped to the unfolded position so that a fastener can be used to fasten the retention member with the terminal socket so as to securely connect the cable connector with the terminal socket and prevent the cable connector from being accidentally pulled out to disconnect the power or data transmission.

Abstract: An electrical connection device for a gas control valve. In one embodiment the device has a first electrical insulation member with an aperture extending between top and bottom surfaces and a second electrical insulation member having a top face and a bottom face and situated in the aperture of the first electrical insulation member so that the top face resides in the aperture and the bottom face resides outside the aperture. A joint member connects the first and second electrical insulation members. The device also includes first and second electrical terminals that are electrically insulated from one another and wherein each extends from the second electrical insulation member through the joint member to a location outside the first electrical insulation member.

Abstract: A seal member for a coaxial cable connector has a generally tubular seal body with a first and s first and second positions. The seal member also includes a retaining member to hold the seal member on a connector. The seal member has an internal surface that in one position is directed at least in part radially outward. The seal member may also have a first outer surface that touches the retaining member in one of the positions.

Abstract: A connector includes a plug and a socket that are connected and integrated to each other at one end. The plug and socket each have another end to which a connection line may be respectively connected, whereby the connection lines connected respectively to the plug and socket are connected to each other. The plug of the connector includes a plug body for connecting to the connection line on one end thereof and having a fitting recess on the other end thereof, a plug holder shaped in a substantially cylindrical form and configured to be freely rotatably fitted over the plug body without slipping off an outer peripheral surface of the plug body, and a stopper fitting biased outward along a shaft center direction and configured to be freely rotatably fitted over the plug body and separately slidable in the shaft center direction. The socket of the connector includes a socket body for connecting to the connection line at one end thereof and a socket holder shaped in a substantially cylindrical form.

Abstract: A plug and socket connector arrangement for electrical or fiber optic cables includes a pair of tubular locking sleeves mounted for axial and rotational displacement on the plug and connector bodies, which locking sleeves have adjacent ends provided with internal and external screw threads, respectively. The adjacent sleeve ends each contain a plurality of circumferentially spaced longitudinal slits that define a plurality of resilient threaded sectors. After the plug and socket connectors are brought into connected engagement, the locking sleeves are successively displaced from retracted separated positions axially together toward an adjacent locked position, whereby the resilient inner sleeve sectors are initially radially expanded, and the resilient outer sleeve sectors are subsequently radially contracted. The inner and outer screw threads are thus brought into threaded engagement, whereupon the locking sleeves are slightly relatively rotated to lock the sleeves together.

Abstract: An electrical connector arrangement includes a socket having a central body portion supporting a plurality of female contacts, and a tubular outer portion extending in concentric spaced relation about the body portion to define a groove. A plug component having a cylindrical body portion including a plurality of male contacts includes a tubular end portion that extends axially within the groove to connect the male and female contacts, respectively. A fastening sleeve is rotatably mounted on the plug between the outer surface thereof and the socket outer portion, whereby external screw threads on the sleeve engage internal threads on the socket tubular portion, thereby to fasten together the plug and socket components. In order to reduce the assembly time, the number and length of the screw threads on one of the sleeve and socket components is less than the number and length of the screw threads of the other component.

Abstract: In a connector for accommodating individual pre-fabricated electrical cables fitted with electric pin contacts or socket contacts is provided. The connector proposes to insert the electric contacts into longitudinally aligned and semi-enclosed contact chambers and to insert the carrier member into a surrounding connector sleeve, wherein a carrier sleeve arranged within the connector sleeve features raised longitudinal ribs for aligning the electric contacts in the contact chambers. The connector sleeve is composed of a first connector part, a second connector part and a carrier sleeve, wherein the first connector part on the mating side is rotatably arranged on the carrier sleeve while the second connector part that points to the cable connection side is rigidly connected to the carrier sleeve.

Abstract: Coaxial connectors for coaxial cable and methods for connecting coaxial connectors to a coaxial cable include: a sleeve for allowing passage of a prepared end of a coaxial cable therethrough having at least a first contact surface, a terminal including a second contact surface, an insulator disposed therein for receiving a center conductor of a coaxial cable and a nut for receiving the sleeve, the nut being axially displaceable along at least a portion of the sleeve. The first and second contact surfaces form a clamping region for capturing the outer conductor of a coaxial cable. The coaxial connector does not include a center conductor. An insulator is disposed in the terminal to receive the inner conductor of a coaxial cable for direct connection to a junction box, amplifier, or other coaxial port.

Abstract: This disclosure is directed to electrical connectors, and more specifically to various types of electrical connectors, including an offset nipple connector assembly having an integrally formed connector body having opposed end openings provided with an outer surface that slopes downwardly toward the outlet opening and having a complementary sloping or frustro-conical, snap fit, outer, retaining ring with locking tangs for snap locking the end portion of the connector body to an associated electric box or panel, and grounding tangs engaging the inner periphery of a knock out hole of an electric box or panel for effecting a positive electrical ground therebetween.

Abstract: A cable connector may be disclosed. The connector may include a connector housing having a first threaded portion and an insert having compression voids. The insert may be configured for insertion into the connector housing. The connector may also include a compression nut configured to engage the first threaded portion. The compression nut may be configured to compress the insert to close the compression voids when the compression nut engages the first threaded portion. The cable connector may also include an end stop having an adjustable throat diameter configured to adjust in proportion to an adjustable inner diameter of the cable connector as the connector engages or armor of an armored cable.

Abstract: A remote inspection device is provided for inspecting visually obscured locations. The device is generally comprised of a imager housing and a display housing disposed on opposite ends of a modular, flexible cable. An imaging device and one or more light sources are embedded in the end of the cylindrical imager housing. A display housing is coupled to the other end of the flexible cable and configured to be grasped by a user of the device. A display device supported by the display housing receives a video signal from the imaging device and converts the video signal to a video image. The flexible cable can be removably attached to other components with a detachable coupling.

Abstract: A junction box assembly includes a support board, a connector supported at one end by the support board, a separate tubular guide sleeve arranged concentrically about the connector, and a cover having an open bottom chamber receiving the connector, and a top wall containing an opening receiving the upper ends of the guide sleeve and the connector, thereby to afford electrical connection to the connector by an associated second connector. The guide sleeve is restrained against rotation relative to the cover, the upper end of the guide sleeve being internally threaded for connection with the externally threaded lock nut on the second connector. The guide sleeve and the cover are formed from different synthetic plastic materials.

Abstract: A water-proof electric connector module comprises a cable with two ends each provided with a connector head. Each of the connector heads of the cable further includes a front flange encircling a plurality of receiving holes. The outer wall of the connector head is provided with an outer thread, which can be coupled with the inner thread of a complementary connector head at another cable; the complementary connector with an annular groove encircling a plurality of terminal pins. There is further a rotary lock shell encircling the complementary connector head, whereby a pair of connector heads will be stably connected. The connector head with an outer thread can be sealed by a guide head cap, which has a rotary lock shell and an inner thread, capable of being engaged with the outer thread, similar to the complementary connector head.

Abstract: A bundle includes wire segments forming a branch fitted with an angled coupling including: a base having the ends of the wire segments fastened thereto; an angled rigid casing surrounding the wire segments and having a first end providing for bearing against the base; and a member for fastening the casing to the base with a mutual variable orientation; the branch is protected by a shielding sheath secured to a second end of the casing; the bundle includes an abutment member secured to the portion of the wire segments extending inside the angled casing and co-operating with the angled casing to prevent the portion of the wire segments from leaving the casing; the portion of the wire segments is twisted in such a manner that the mutual orientation between the base and the casing can be modified without introducing harmful mechanical stresses in these wire segment portions.

Abstract: Disclosed is a shielded water-proof joint connecting a first mating-based plug to an inner conduction wire having a second mating-based plug and a third mating based plug and transmitting/receiving a signal, comprising a first mating-based jack for receiving the first mating-based plug therein, a water-proof device wrapping the first mating-based jack, a second mating-based jack connected to the first mating-based jack and used for receiving the second mating-based plug therein, a printed circuit board (PCB) connected electrically to the first and second mating-based plugs, and a shielding device wrapping the PCB and second mating-based plug.

Abstract: An LED lamp module for use with a threaded electrical socket connector is provided, which includes an LED light engine with a first electrical connector, a second electrical connector having a first end electrically engagable with the first electrical connector and a second end having a threaded outer surface compatible with a threaded electrical socket connector. The LED lamp module further comprises a sleeve surrounding the first electrical connector and the first end such that the sleeve allows for relative rotation between the first electrical connector and the first end in a loosened state, and restricts relative rotation between the first electrical connector and the first end in a tightened state. A method for installing a retrofit LED lamp module in a housing which physically restricts full rotation of an LED light engine is also provided.

Abstract: An electric connector includes a connector body having contact terminals mounted in a first end thereof and an axial through hole axially formed in a second end thereof opposite to the first end. A power cable is inserted into the axial through hole of the connector body and electrically connected to the contact terminals. Two retaining members are transversely mounted in the connector body and engaged at two opposite sides of the power cable to hold the power cable in the axial through hole of the connector body. The retaining members are movable relative to each other to adjust a pitch therebetween subject to a diameter of the power cable.

Abstract: An electric connector includes a connector body having contact terminals mounted in a first end thereof and an axial through hole axially formed in a second end thereof opposite to the first end. A power cable is inserted into the axial through hole of the connector body and electrically connected to the contact terminals. Two retaining members are transversely mounted in the connector body and engaged at two opposite sides of the power cable to hold the power cable in the axial through hole of the connector body. The retaining members are movable relative to each other to adjust a pitch therebetween subject to a diameter of the power cable.

Abstract: Electrical plug-in connection (1), having a plug part (2) and a mating plug part (3), which can be plugged together and produce a large number of electrical plug-in connections, at least the plug part (2) or the mating plug part (3) bearing, on its body (19, 24), a union nut (4), which can be screwed to the mating plug part (3) or the plug part (2) and secures the plug-in connection (1) against becoming disconnected in an undesirable manner. The union nut (4) has, at both of its ends, an internal thread (28, 7) for simultaneously screwing it to the plug part (2) and the mating plug part (3), the internal threads (7, 28) being formed in the opposite direction.

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

Abstract: A field wireable network plug may be provided. The field wireable network plug may include a body having a first end and a second end. The body may comprise an opening passing through the body from the first end of the body to the second end of the body. The opening may be configured to allow a connector to pass through the opening from the first end of the body to the second end of the body. The body may also include at least one recess into the body at the second end of the body. The recess may be configured to restrict the connector from moving through the opening from the second end of the body to the first end of the body.

Abstract: A connector comprises a first housing having a shoulder on an end thereof. A second housing has a first thread on an end thereof. A coupling nut engages the shoulder and has a second thread on an end thereof, where the second thread is engageable with the first thread. Engagement of the first thread and the second thread brings the first housing and the second housing into an operative position with no more than two revolutions of the coupling nut. A method of assembling a connector comprises providing a first housing having a shoulder on an end thereof. A coupling nut engages the shoulder. A first thread on the coupling nut engages a second thread on a second housing, and rotating the coupling nut no more than two revolutions brings the first housing and the second housing into an operative position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a tube coupling for tube elements comprising a socket and a plug which can be inserted axially into the socket. The tube coupling has a joining portion for producing a torque proof junction between socket and plug as well as a securing portion for securing the axial-position of the plug in the socket. The securing of the axial position is brought about by two corresponding annular grooves, into which at least one locking element can be inserted via an insertion opening in order to produce a form-locking connection. To secure the locking element a plurality of radial bores is provided on the inner annular groove, into which a securing bolt can be inserted.

Abstract: A self-locking electrical connector is provided that includes a coupling nut and a locking sleeve positionable in one of a locked position and an unlocked position. At least a portion of the coupling nut is engaged by the locking sleeve when the locking sleeve is in the locked position.

Abstract: A connecting assembly has a first connector with a first connector part, a second connector with a second connector part, and a sealing assembly. The first and second connector parts are joinable to place the first and second connectors into a joined operative state wherein at least one conductive path is defined through the joined first and second connectors. The sealing assembly has at least one deformable component that is changeable from an assembly state into a sealed state by compression thereof with the first and second connectors in the operative state. The at least one deformable component defines a seal to block migration of moisture to between the first and second connector parts with the at least one deformable component in the sealed state.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a converter for converting a dive light into a canister light. The converter comprises a first adaptor for mating in a waterproof fashion with a head of a dive light, a second adaptor for mating in a waterproof fashion with a battery compartment of the dive light, and a connector cable having a first end affixed to the first adaptor in a waterproof fashion and a second end affixed to the second adaptor in a waterproof fashion. In one embodiment, the first adaptor comprises a hand mount assembly for mounting holding the head of the dive light on the back of a diver's hand while the battery compartment of the dive light is attached to a belt worn around a diver's waist. The converter is manufactured at relatively low cost enabling recreational divers and beginners to acquire a converted dive light at relatively low cost compared with commercially available canister lights.

Abstract: An electric connector assembly disclosing various embodiments, each of which includes a connector body having a frustro-conically shaped outlet end portion that converges toward the outlet opening and having a complementary frustro conically shaped retainer ring circumscribing the outlet end portion wherein the retainer ring is integrally formed with a locking tang and ground tangs arranged to be snap fitted to a knock-out hole of an electric box. The latest embodiment includes a frustro-conical retainer ring having an auxiliary tang arranged to permit the connector assembly to be obliquely inserted and locked to a knock-out hole of an electric box using a minimum of applied force for effecting a snap fit connection to both lock and electrically ground the connector assembly to the electric box and a method of installing the associated connector body to an electric box.

Abstract: Various embodiments of electric connector assemblies, each of which includes a connector body having a frustro-conically shaped outlet end portion that converges toward the outlet opening with a complementary frustro-conically shaped external ring circumscribing the outlet end portion wherein the frustro-conical retainer ring is integrally formed with a locking tang and electrical grounding tangs arranged to be snap fitted to a knock-out hole of an electric box, in combination with an internal unidirectional snap-fit wire conductor retainer disposed in the inlet end portion of the connector body to facilitate the connection of a wire conductor to the connector body and whereby unintentional separation of the wire conductor therefrom is prohibited.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a female component having one or more receptacles, a first test receptacle, and a second test receptacle. The electrical connector also includes a male component having one or more terminals configured to engage the one or more receptacles, a first test pin configured to engage the first test receptacle, and a second test pin configured to engage the second test receptacle. The first test receptacle is electrically connected to the second test receptacle, and at least one of the first test pin and the second test pin is shorter in length than the one or more terminals.

Abstract: A jumper coaxial cable assembly includes a jumper coaxial cable and at least one solder-type connector secured thereto. The cable may include an outer conductor, which, in turn, includes aluminum with a tin layer thereon. The tin layer permits an aluminum outer conductor to be used, yet facilitates soldering of the solder-type connector onto the outer conductor. The tin layer may be a tin alloy, such as a tin/lead alloy, for example. The outer conductor may have a continuous, non-braided, tubular shape, and the tin layer may extend continuously along an entire length of the outer conductor. The tin layer may be readily formed by tin plating during manufacturing of the jumper coaxial cable. The jumper coaxial cable assembly may be joined to a main coaxial cable and/or to electronic equipment.

Abstract: A gas control valve is provided for a gas appliance that includes an electrical cut-off (ECO) switch, and a thermocouple having an electrical terminal. The gas control valve includes a control valve housing having a bore therein, an automatic pilot valve magnet disposed the bore and having an electrical terminal, and a connector apparatus for connecting the ECO switch in a series circuit relationship between the electrical terminals of the thermocouple and the pilot valve magnet. The connector apparatus includes a spacer abutting the pilot valve magnet in the bore, a connector for engaging the spacer through a window in the control valve housing and connecting the ECO switch to electrical terminals of the thermocouple and pilot valve magnet, and a retainer for clamping the spacer against the pilot valve magnet and receiving the thermocouple.