Abstract: An electric connection device including a first electric connection element, a second electric connection element, a locking and unlocking mechanism configured to couple and uncouple the first and the second connecting elements following the rotation of one with respect to the other, a secondary safety locking mechanism, configured to prevent the rotation of the first and of the second connecting elements one with respect to the other and the consequent separation of the two elements, and further comprising electrical contact associated with the connecting elements and configured for controlling an auxiliary circuit connected thereto, and actuating element configured to actuate the electrical contact.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plug that mates with a receptacle. In a medical application, the plug is connected to electrical leads that pass through a patient's skin to an implanted medical device in the patient's body, while the receptacle is connected to external medical equipment. All electrical contacts in the plug are on internal portions. The receptacle includes annular contacts that contact the internal electrical contacts on the plug when the plug and receptacle are properly mated. The receptacle includes a plurality of annular electrical contacts that have a first diameter and are separated by a plurality of annular insulators having a second diameter smaller than the first diameter.

Abstract: A system and method is provided for easily and securely coupling objects together. In some examples, a coupling mechanism enables a user to install, remove, or replace conventional light bulbs (116) in conventional light bulb sockets (114), without the need to rotate the light bulb (116) several revolutions. A coupling mechanism uses a first adapter (112) threaded onto a conventional light bulb (116) and a second adapter (110) threaded onto a conventional light bulb socket (114). The first and second adapters (112, 110) use a combination of mechanical and magnetic coupling techniques to secure the light bulb (116) to the socket (114).

Abstract: Connector housings and connector assemblies for mechanically connecting a pin to a housing with or without electrical conductivity. A connector housing can be formed by attaching two housing sections together with one or both housing sections formed at least in part by a stamping process. The connector housing can have an outer contour, such as an outer perimeter, with one or more sides and with a joining section connecting two adjacent sides together. The two or more sides can be used for handling, aligning, and/or assembling of the connector housing to a cavity.

Abstract: A belt tensioning device comprises a base member; at least one tensioning arm which, relative to the base member, is pivotably supported around a pivot axis; a tensioning roller for tensioning the belt; a spring for resiliently supporting the tensioning arm; and a connecting assembly for connecting the tensioning arm to the base member, wherein the connecting assembly comprises at least two base member connecting portions and at least two tensioning arm connecting portions which are connected to one another by an insertion and rotational movement; wherein, between a first base member connecting portion and a first tensioning arm connecting portion a first contact surface region is formed which is greater than a second contact surface region which is formed between a second base member connecting portion and a second tensioning arm connecting portion.

Abstract: A cable connector and methods for the assembly thereof are disclosed. The cable connector eliminates potential for short events during plug insertion, provides good contact resistance, and can support high speed data transactions. The cable connector further includes a rotating lock design that provides a secure connection.

Abstract: A second connector housing connected to a first connector housing includes: a second housing body (31) including a cylinder portion (312) into which a body portion (212) is fitted; an axial groove (315a) formed by a cut in the cylinder portion (312) and allowing a connection pin (214) to enter therein, a circumferential groove (315b) arranged to extend circumferentially in the cylinder portion (312) from a distal end of the axial groove (315a), and allowing the connection pin (214) to move therein when the connector housings are operated and rotated relatively to each other; and a lock spring piece (316) formed integrally with the cylinder portion (312) to extend along the circumferential groove (315b), and restricting the connection pin (214) from moving in a return direction in a state in which the connection piece (214) arrives at distal end of the circumferential groove (315b).

Abstract: A connection mechanism between two components may use one or metallic pins that are magnetically extended when the components are engaged, and a sloped groove that retracts and unlocks the pins when the components are rotated. The components are locked in place by the pins during engagement. Disengagement may be performed by rotating the two components with respect to each other. The connection mechanism may include one or more magnets mounted on either or both components. The magnets may be arranged to attract the components when the components are in the locking orientation and to repel the components when the components are rotated to an unlocked position. The connection mechanism may include electrical connections between the components.

Abstract: A bayonet connecting element and a process for the production of such a connecting element (1) for an electrical or optical connector, according to which a body (2), with a general hollow cylindrical shape, is produced, includes the following additional stages: a) a through bore (12) is made by piercing a wall (5) of the body of the connecting element from the outer surface (10) of the wall; b) the outer surface of the wall around the bore is machined in such a way as to hollow out a flat surface (11) around the bore; c) a lug (4) is inserted into the bore, from the outer surface of the wall, in such a way that a head (8) of the lug is projecting from the outer surface of the wall of the connecting element.

Abstract: A high-power, single-pole electrical connector is disclosed. A nonconductive mounting base is used to attach the connector to an electrical distribution panel. The connector extending from the panel has a bolted together connection that is safe and secure. Other connectors of this type use a pin-and-collet configuration. The bolted together connection of the present invention may provide additional security over a pin-and-collet design.

Abstract: An electrical connector set having mating male and female connectors is provided with a first lock preventing separation, the first lock consisting of standard bayonet slot on one member and a mating key on the other member and a secondary locking mechanism consisting of a rotatable spring lock ring affixedly carried by one of the members and is positioned interior a rotatable and axially movable collar carried by the associated member. The spring ring has at least one radially urged spring finger and the collar has at least one opening dimensioned to receive the spring finger. The spring ring includes an increased thickness area in an axial dimension which is engaged against an undersurface configuration of the collar so that as the collar is rotated with respect to the spring ring it will undergo axial movement.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide a connector connection apparatus to avoid drop of a connector without increase of cost. The connector connection apparatus includes a holder for receiving therein and holding the connector, a receiving portion main body for receiving therein and holding the holder, and a plate for fixing the holder attached to the receiving portion main body. The receiving portion main body includes a receiving hole having a diameter larger than an outer diameter of the holder and receiving the holder therein. The holder is inserted from an upper opening of the receiving hole into the receiving portion main body. The holder is then held between the plate and the receiving portion main body.

Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed for coupling a signal wire bundle from a controller console to a hand-operated catheter assembly. The connector includes a female connector component having a cylindrical cavity, wire fingers disposed within the cylindrical cavity, a guide peg disposed on a surface of the cylindrical cavity at a point proximate an opening of the cylindrical cavity, and a central pin disposed on a base surface at a closed end of the cylindrical cavity. The connector also includes a male connector component having a substantially cylindrical shape having a non-uniform transverse cross-section radius. The male connector component comprises a set of signal leads disposed along arcs of a cylindrical surface of the male connector, a slot defined within the male connector's surface is arranged to accept the guide peg of the female connector component and constrain the relative positions of the male connector and female connector during engagement.

Abstract: A waterproof connector is to be connected to a mating connector, and a waterproof apparatus includes the waterproof connector and the mating connector. The waterproof connector includes a connector member to be connected to an adapter member; a connecting member to be connected to a cylindrical portion of a mating connector; and a main body portion. The connector member is able to slide along a facing direction of the connectors in a given range. The waterproof connector and the waterproof apparatus improve an efficiency of the performance by associating the operations with each other.

Abstract: The invention relates to a coaxial bushing connector (10) comprising an outer conductor part (12), an inner conductor part (14), a first end (18) for attaching a coaxial plug connector, a second end (20) lying opposite the first end, in particular for connecting to a coaxial cable or to a printed circuit board, and an electrical and mechanical reference plane (16), the outer conductor part between the first end of the coaxial bushing connector and the electrical and mechanical reference plane matching the BNC standard.

Abstract: Described is an input and output device for inputting or outputting data of an electronic equipment. The input and output device is designed for being detachably mounted to the electronic equipment in at least two different positions. The input and output device features a first contacting arrangement which, independent of the selected position in the mounted state of the input and output device on the electronic equipment, electrically comes in connection with a second contacting arrangement present on the electronic equipment. In one embodiment, orientation of the device may be varied, thereby enabling it to be coupled to a receiver by a bayonet connection and with a set of contacting arrangement engaging the second contacting arrangement in any orientation. Moreover, described are an operating and display module, as well as to a combination of an electronic equipment and an input and output device that can be detachably mounted thereto.

Abstract: Described is an input and output device for inputting or outputting data of an electronic equipment. The input and output device is designed for being detachably mounted to the electronic equipment in at least two different positions. The input and output device features a first contacting arrangement which, independent of the selected position in the mounted state of the input and output device on the electronic equipment, electrically comes in connection with a second contacting arrangement present on the electronic equipment. In one embodiment, orientation of the device may be varied, thereby enabling it to be coupled to a receiver by a bayonet connection and with a set of contacting arrangement engaging the second contacting arrangement in any orientation. Moreover, described are an operating and display module, as well as to a combination of an electronic equipment and an input and output device that can be detachably mounted thereto.

Abstract: A connector block assembly for an implantable medical device is described. The connector block generally includes a first and second housing connected to one another forming an indentation that holds a tab. A canted spring or any other electrically conductive displacable configuration is further held within the indentation. The connector block assembly is adapted to be placed within a header, or connector top assembly for an implantable medical device. The tab can be connected to feedthrough wires from the internal circuitry within the medical device. The connector block assembly can interface with a medical electrode to connect a patient's tissue with the medical device.

Abstract: A socket assembly is provided which is part of an overfill protection system for use on a bottom loading fuel tanker truck. The overfill protection system includes a plurality of sensors in the truck compartments which are electrically coupled via wires to the socket assembly. Due to wear, the outer socket of the socket assembly may need to be replaced. The present invention enables an operator to replace the worn socket without having to disconnect the wires from the socket assembly.

Abstract: An electrical fixture is mounted adjacent a stable surface via a standard J-box using a quick-connect fastener which allows the electrical fixture to be electrically coupled to wires extending through the J-box prior to physically coupling the electrical fixture to the J-box, while also minimizing twisting of the wires in the J-box during attachment of the electrical fixture to the J-box.

Abstract: An illuminator, in particular for a signal lamp, having at least one LED which is mounted on an LED printed circuit board is provided which permits uncomplicated and flexible production. A base housing of the illuminator is produced from plastic. The base housing is penetrated by at least two contact elements.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a generally cylindrical lock frame for being fixed to a through hole in a vehicle body panel, a first connector fitted in one open end of the lock frame, and a second connector fitted in the other open end of the lock frame. A pair of first cam grooves are formed in a cylindrical portion of the lock frame, and extend spirally along an axis of the lock frame in continuous relation to the one open end thereof, and a pair of second cam grooves are formed in the cylindrical portion, and extend spirally in the same direction as the direction of helically-extending of the first cam grooves in continuous relation to the other open end of the cylindrical portion, and the pair of first cam grooves as well as the pair of second cam grooves are disposed at an equal interval around the axis of the connector assembly. The first connector has bosses for engagement in the respective cam grooves, and the second connector has bosses for engagement in the respective cam grooves.

Abstract: A chip detector includes a probe having a locking portion and a housing that receives the probe. The housing comprises two lugs. The lugs engage a corresponding pair of slots defined in the locking portion when the probe is fully inserted in the housing. In particular, a first contact surface on the locking portion abuts a first sidewall on the lug when the probe is fully inserted, thereby securely coupling the probe to the housing. A second contact surface on the locking portion abuts a second sidewall on the lug when the probe is fully inserted, thus preventing the probe from rotating in relation to the housing.

Abstract: A plug and an adapter are provided for use with an existing electrical receptacle which has a sleeve extending from a mounting base, with a conductive pin within the sleeve. The adapter has a cylindrical collar receivable snugly over the sleeve of the receptacle, and includes a flange for maintaining the collar in a predetermined position on the sleeve. The plug is elongate, with a first end having a recess for receiving the cylindrical collar, the first end also having an electrically conductive contact member to engage the contact pin. The plug and adapter include retaining means for retaining the plug to the adapter and to permit selective engagement of a plug and retaining means to prevent making incorrect connections between selected plugs and electrical receptacles. The plug further includes attachment means for connection to a cable.

Abstract: A connector device for signal interconnection and mechanical interconnection of a plurality of components, which comprises the first connector, having signal connection terminals, set at the first component, the second connector, having signal connection terminals, set at the second component, and the third connector, having signal connection terminals connecting with the signal connection terminals of the first connector or the signal connection terminals of the second connector, set at the third component. The third connector has connection fixing parts and for connecting and fixing the first connector by moving it along the first direction substantially along a connection surface of the third connector or for connecting and fixing the second connector by moving it along the second direction intersecting the first direction of the third connector.

Abstract: The electrical plug-in connector for electric leads comprises a cable plug and a chassis receptacle. The cable plug and chassis receptacle each have a housing with preferably flat contacts. The contacts of the cable plug are arranged at inner surfaces of legs of a U-shaped or frame-shaped part of the housing, which inner surfaces face one another. A wedge-shaped receiving space is cut out in the chassis receptacle for receiving this U-shaped or frame-shaped part. A nose-shaped projection is provided at one of the converging side surfaces of this receiving space, this nose-shaped projection projecting across from the other side surface. Contacts are arranged at the boundary surfaces of the latter which are disposed at right angles to the opposite side surface. The front side of this nose-shaped projection is arranged at a distance from the adjacent side surface.

Abstract: A female power contact which is energized only upon insertion of a male plug. The contact includes a plunger which is biased toward a position which blocks accidental finger insertion into the contact. The plunger also contains sharp points on its outer edge to further prevent accidental finger insertion into the contact. However, insertion of the male plug into the female power contact, against the spring bias, causes the plunger to depress the spring in order to produce an electrical connection between the male plug and female contact.

Abstract: An electrical connector housing fixable within an opening of a wall comprising an inner housing and an outer housing, characterized in that in response to relative movement between the housings resilient members which have passed through the opening are expanded outward preventing the housing from backing out of the wall, where the outer and inner housings may also include portions that define the receiving region wherein the mating connector halve must be received to be locked thereto that are only properly orientated when the housing is retained to the panel, thereby providing a through-wall housing that is easily inserted and affixed to a wall from one side thereof and preventing mating with the complementary connector half until the first connector half is locked to the panel.

Abstract: A power connector, comprising first and second connector portions for connection to respective power conductors, a bayonet locking mechanism for locking the connector portions upon rotation of the first and second connector portions in a first direction relative to each other and unlocking the connector portions upon rotation of the first and second connector portions in an opposite direction relative to each other, and a secondary locking mechanism for preventing rotation of the first and second connector portions in the opposite direction relative to each other, thereby preventing accidental disconnection of the first and second connector portions.

Abstract: A single-pole electrical connector adapted for carrying high electrical current comprises a conductive receptacle member adapted to be coupled to an electrical cable; a conductive plug member adapted to be coupled to an electrical cable; said receptacle member incorporating a pin contact portion; said pin contact portion comprising a rod-like member; said plug member incorporating a socket contact portion; said receptacle member and said plug member being adapted for sliding mechanical engagement along a common longitudinal axis; said rod-like member having an external diameter slightly larger than the diameter of said socket contact portion being provided with at least one pair of resilient finger members formed by fabricating at least one diametrically extending slot thereacross; each of said finger members extends radially outwardly with respect to the longitudinal axis of said pin contact portion as a result of the formation of said slot, whereby the external diameter of a pair of opposite finger members

Abstract: An electric plug-and-socket connection includes two cylindrical plug-and-socket connectors. Contacts are located in walls of the connectors. One contact is a rod of solid cross-section, wherein part of its cross-section protrudes over the entire length thereof beyond the groove receiving the rod. The other contact has an elastically deformable contact spring member which extends from the wall of a contact support in the direction of the circumference of the contact support and at an increasing distance from the wall of the support.

Abstract: An ultrasonic bin level control circuit which employs a fail-safe circuit to shut off a compressor when echoes are late or absent, and a transducer mounting system which facilitates installation and removal of a transducer for servicing and cleaning. A level detector compares a reference signal with a reflected signal, the ice reaching a desired level when the reflected signal overlaps the reference signal. When the desired level is reached, the reference signal is modified through feedback to prevent short cycling of the compressor. The transducer is installed within a cylindrical housing which is easily installed and removed from a cylindrical socket within a compartment above the bin.

Abstract: An improved bayonet connector assembly includes a connector nut having a generally cylindrical tubular configuration with a bore extending axially therethrough. In one embodiment the inner surface of the bore includes at least one camming surface extending both circumferentially and axially therein and disposed to impinge upon the corresponding bayonet pin of the mating bayonet connector. A detent window is formed at the inner end of each camming surface to engage and retain the bayonet pin that is driven slidably along the camming surface into the detent window. The end surfaces of the cylindrical nut are annular and continuous, so that the strength of the structure is maximized. Furthermore, the camming surfaces and the detent slots are arranged so that the entire nut may be formed in a single molding operation. In another embodiment, the camming surfaces and detent recesses are formed on the exterior of the female connector, and the bayonet pins extend radially inwardly in the bore of the bayonet nut.

Abstract: A lamp assembly includes a lamp capsule, a reflector, an electrical connector and a lens. The lamp capsule includes a lamp envelope having a base portion, and the reflector includes an opening for receiving the base portion of the lamp envelope. The reflector is fabricated of a resilient material such as a high temperature thermoplastic or thermosetting plastic. The base portion of the lamp capsule and the reflector include lamp introducing elements which mechanically lock the lamp capsule in the reflector. The lamp interlocking elements preferably position the center of light output of the lamp capsule at the focal point of the reflector. The connector and a neck portion of the reflector include connector interlocking elements which mechanically lock the connector to the reflector. The lens and the outer rim of the reflector include integral lens interlocking elements which mechanically lock and position the lens on the reflector.

Abstract: A connector assembly such that when a first half of the connector receives a second half, a vent hole is defined therethrough. With the second half disconnected and a third half coupled to the first half, the vent hole is sealed.