Abstract: A torque sleeve for a connector includes a slip ring, a torque ring, a torque spring, and an outer shell. The slip ring includes at least one axial movement inhibiting structure, and a plurality of first teeth having a first sawtooth pattern disposed in an axial direction of the torque sleeve. The torque ring includes at least one radial movement inhibiting structure, and a plurality of second teeth having a second sawtooth pattern disposed in an axial direction of the torque sleeve facing the plurality of first teeth. The torque spring is configured to apply a spring force against the torque ring to encourage movement of the torque ring toward the slip ring. The outer shell is configured to house the slip ring, the torque ring, and the torque spring within the torque sleeve.

Abstract: Provided herein are portable apparatus as well as methods of analyzing a fluid using these portable apparatus. In some embodiments, the injection fluid can contain a polymer, but a polymer is not necessary. For example, the portable apparatus and methods may be used to determine viscosity, long term injectivity, filter ratio, or any combination thereof of the injection fluid. Advantageously, the surrogate core is temperature controlled.

Abstract: A connector with a direct locking and a rotational pre-ejection function is provided. The connector includes an insulated body, a plurality of terminals, an inner shell, an outer shell, a snap ring, a plurality of fasteners, an ejector, a first elastic element, and a second elastic element. The outer shell has a cam surface, the ejector has an abutting portion, and the abutting portion is in contact with the cam surface. When the connector and a mating connector are inserted into each other, snap bodies of the fasteners and fastener bodies of the mating connector can be snapped into each other to be directly locked. When the connector and the mating connector are to be separated from each other, the snap bodies of the fasteners and the fastener bodies of the mating connector can be separated from each other to be directly unlocked.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulating body, a plurality of ground terminals, and a plurality of signal terminals, the latter two of which are fastened to the insulating body. The insulating body includes a base board having a first tread and a plurality of protruding portions extending from the base board. Each of the protruding portions has a second tread and a riser connected to the second tread and the first tread. A portion of at least one of the ground terminals embedded in the base board includes a ground shoulder arranged adjacent to the first tread. A portion of at least one of the signal terminals embedded in the base board and one of the protruding portions includes a signal shoulder arranged adjacent to the second tread of the corresponding protruding portion. Top edges of the ground shoulder and the signal shoulder have a gap there-between.

Abstract: A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable (e.g., while the cable is generally parallel with the longitudinal axis of the cable tray). The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).

Abstract: A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).

Abstract: A connector includes a cable tray configured to receive and retain a cable in a stable position and couple with a top cap configured to create an electrical connection with the cable as the top cap is manipulated in a predetermined manner while coupled with the cable tray. An upper surface of the cable tray is configured to receive the cable. The cable tray also includes a finger extending beyond the first end for some distance longitudinally. The finger includes a protrusion that protrudes to some extent in a transverse direction so that a cable-accommodating gap is defined between the protrusion and the first end. The protrusion is configured to bear against the cable and retain the cable in the stable position when the cable is inserted between the protrusion and the first end (before, during and/or after an electrical connection is established).

Abstract: Embodiments of an angled electrical contactor are provided. An aspect includes a moving contact bar including at least 4 contact discs, wherein a first contact disc and a second contact disc of the moving contact bar are located in a first plane, and a third contact disc and a fourth contact disc of the moving contact bar are located in a second plane, wherein the first plane and the second plane are distinct and are at an angle to each other. Another aspect includes a first stationary contact bar including at least 2 contact discs, wherein a first contact disc of first stationary contact bar is in a third plane, the third plane being substantially parallel to the first plane, and a second contact disc of the first stationary contact bar is in a fourth plane, the fourth plane being substantially parallel to the second plane.

Abstract: An electrical adapter is disclosed for connecting a connection contact of a circuit breaker with an associated contact piece of an electrical circuit along which the circuit breaker has to be inserted, including a hollow tubular element having a first end portion and a second end portion configured to be electrically connected to a connection contact and a contact piece, respectively, an inner cavity of the hollow tubular element having, at the first end portion, a first frusto-conical shape. A first connector having a hollow deformable body and configured to be accommodated inside the first end portion. A locking body configured to be securely placed along the inner cavity of the hollow tubular element. A second connector including a first connection portion configured to be accommodated inside the first end portion of the hollow tubular element.

Abstract: In one embodiment, an anti-rotation device is designed to prevent de-coupling of an electrical connector pair. The connector pair includes (i) a first electrical connector having a barrel with male threads formed thereon and (ii) a second electrical connector having a nut with female threads formed therein that mate with the male threads of the first connector. The anti-rotation device includes a barrel-locking portion connected by an interconnecting portion to a nut-locking portion. The barrel-locking portion engages the barrel of the first electrical connector to prevent rotation of the anti-rotation device circumferentially around the barrel. The nut-locking portion engages the nut of the second electrical connector to prevent the nut from rotating and backing out. The anti-rotation device inhibits rotation of the nut relative to the barrel, thereby preventing de-coupling of the second electrical connector from the first electrical connector.

Abstract: An object of the invention is to provide a terminal section for storage battery that allows external leading wires to be simultaneously attached thereto at two or more locations, a nut for terminal of the terminal section for storage battery, a lid for storage battery with the terminal section for storage battery, and a storage battery. There is provided a terminal section for storage battery 8 which is made up of a terminal 4 having a cavity portion into which a nut is inserted, a bushing 6, and a conductive portion 7 joining both, wherein the terminal 4 has a rectangular parallelepiped shape, and through-holes 4K1, 4K2 of the terminal 4 are formed at least at two locations of a rectangular upper surface plate portion and a rectangular front surface plate portion, and at positions where screw holes of the nut communicating with the through-holes 4K1, 4K2 of the terminal 4 do not intersect with each other, when the nut is inserted into the cavity portion of the terminal 4.

Abstract: A wire feeder with an integrated adaptor cartridge is provided. The adaptor cartridge comprises a cartridge body interchangeably mounted to the wire feeder for mechanical, welding current, and control signal connections. The adaptor cartridge further comprises an adaptor fitting for establishing the mechanical and welding current connections, and a control signal connector for establishing the control signal connection. The adaptor cartridge is preferably recessed within a housing of the wire feeder to protect the adaptor cartridge. A set of such adaptor cartridges is also provided for providing mechanical, welding current, and control signal connections for a respective one of the welding apparatuses to the wire feeder. Therefore, a single wire feeder can work with a set of welding apparatuses by selecting a suitable adaptor cartridge from the set of adaptor cartridges.

Abstract: A modular driveline includes a modular portion including a cable and a connector, the cable having terminations, and a percutaneous portion including a cable and a connector, the cable having terminations. The percutaneous portion connector couples to the modular portion connector, and cable terminations at the connectors are captured in the connectors by potting. The cable can include an inner member, conductors disposed about the inner member, a covering about the conductors, a layer extruded onto the covering, an armor braid over the extruded layer, and an outer jacket extruded over the armor braid.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector includes a connector body including a barrel, a plastic bushing mounted in the barrel, a body shell inserted into one end of the barrel and abutted against the plastic bushing, an inner tube inserted through the body shell into the barrel defining an end flange and a shoulder, a locknut having an annular groove attached to a neck of the body shell, an inside retaining hole forced into engagement with the shoulder of the inner tube and an abutment surface abutted against the end flange of the inner tube, and an annular contact spring plate set in the inside retaining hole of the locknut with multiple spacer strips thereof clamped on the shoulder of the inner tube to ensure positive establishment of the desired ground loop.

Abstract: A tubular arrangement including a tubular form having an interconnection configuration on each end with one or more signal conductors disposed within the tubular form. One or more axially operative connector bodies disposed at each end of the tubular form. A coupling at one end of the tubular form capable of bridging the tubular form to another tubular and a method for building a string is included.

Abstract: Power supply equipment includes low power assemblies and high power assemblies, each of which is detachably mateable to either one of two power ports. To simultaneously power two low power devices, low power assemblies are respectively mated to each of the power ports. To simultaneously power one low power and one high power device, a low power assembly is mated to one of the power ports and a high power assembly is mated to the other power port. The low power assemblies transfer a low DC voltage, but not a high DC voltage, to low power devices. The high power assemblies transfer a high DC voltage, but not a low DC voltage, to high power devices. If a high power assembly is mated to each of the power ports, power flow is interrupted without putting the power supply in an overvoltage or overcurrent condition.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric plug-in connector having a contact carrier (1) and a threaded part (2), which can be screwed together with a counter-threaded part (4) of a counter plug connector in a configuration as a cap nut or cap screw, wherein an elastic sealing element (5) is pressed together, wherein an actuation sleeve (6) is associated with the threaded part (2), to which a torque can be applied, and which is pivot-coupled to the threaded part (2).

Abstract: A modular driveline includes a modular portion including a cable and a connector, the cable having terminations, and a percutaneous portion including a cable and a connector, the cable having terminations. The percutaneous portion connector couples to the modular portion connector, and cable terminations at the connectors are captured in the connectors by potting. The cable can include an inner member, conductors disposed about the inner member, a covering about the conductors, a layer extruded onto the covering, an armor braid over the extruded layer, and an outer jacket extruded over the armor braid.

Abstract: A modified screw-in (Edison) type base for LED lighting devices that enables directional LED devices to be used in existing sockets. A movable center contact in a standard Edison type threaded base that enables the base to be screwed into a socket to make electrical contact while allowing the base to be rotated at least a half turn to allow a directional LED device to be aimed were the light is desired. The modified screw-type base that has a movable mount enabling a directional LED device to be firmly screwed into a standard bulb socket, then rotated to aim the light where it is desired.

Abstract: A modified screw-in (Edison) type base for LED lighting devices that enables directional LED devices to be used in existing sockets. A movable center contact in a standard Edison type threaded base that enables the base to be screwed into a socket to make electrical contact while allowing the base to be rotated at least a half turn to allow a directional LED device to be aimed were the light is desired. The modified screw-type base that has a movable mount enabling a directional LED device to be firmly screwed into a standard bulb socket, then rotated to aim the light where it is desired.

Abstract: A travel outlet device is for connecting between an adapter and a power cable. The travel outlet device includes a case, a PCB and at least one power outlet unit. The case is connected with a power input portion and a power output portion. The PCB has a surge-protected circuit and is disposed inside the case. The PCB is electrically connected with the power input portion and the power output portion. The power outlet unit is disposed with the case and electrically connected with the PCB. Accordingly, the travel outlet device can provide the adapter surge-protected function so that users can get more power outlet units to connect to other electric equipments for convenient use.

Abstract: A touch-safe socket for electrical articles, such as bulbs having threads, is provided with a movable carriage-carrying poles which are connected to an electrical supply via a wire. The movable carriage has threads which cooperate with threads on the electrical article, and when the electrical article is screwed into the movable carriage, the movement will cause the poles to make contact with poles which are secured to a stationary plate. Further, a movable bridge having poles is arranged inside the socket, which, when the electrical article is screwed in, will be moved into the socket and also make contact with the poles on the stationary plate.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric plug-in connector having a contact carrier (1) and a threaded part (2), which can be screwed together with a counter-threaded part (4) of a counter plug connector in a configuration as a cap nut or cap screw, wherein an elastic sealing element (5) is pressed together, wherein an actuation sleeve (6) is associated with the threaded part (2), to which a torque can be applied, and which is pivot-coupled to the threaded part (2).

Abstract: Disclosed is a terminating connector comprising a terminating connector housing, fastening means that are embodied monolithically with the connector housing and are used for fixing the terminating connector to a socket, and an insulating member which is rotatably mounted in the terminating connector housing and is used for retaining contact elements that can engage with corresponding contact elements in a socket insulating member.

Abstract: A bushing well, which generally includes a bushing well housing defining a conical inner cavity for receiving an end of a bushing insert and an electrically conductive insert disposed within the housing, wherein the insert has an installation tool engagement portion accessible by an installation tool via the inner cavity of the housing for attaching the bushing well to an electrical device.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an outer casing, an electrical connector module received and retained in the outer casing, at least one fastening device mounted in the outer casing, the fastening device comprising a manual handle, a rod partially received in the manual handle and defining a slot, and a C-ring surrounding and extending beyond the slot for forming a circumferential rib around the rod, and a retention board received in the outer casing, and spaced a predetermined distance from the C-ring originally. When the manual handle is turned by a user, the rod can be driven by the manual handle and move axially relative to the manual handle until the C-ring is barred by the retention board.

Abstract: A display device and light source thereof. The light source is disposed in a housing. An electrode is connected to the light source. A first connecting portion having a first threaded surface is connected to the electrode. A second connecting portion having a second threaded surface is connected to an electric wire. The first threaded surface is electrically connected to the second threaded surface to connect the electric wire and the light source.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for connecting welding torch, more particularly, it relates to the socket-like connecting member to be mounted on a welding apparatus.

Abstract: A lampholder for receiving a cap of a lamp includes a body, a receiving portion, and lead wires: the receiving portion is provided in the body and to be connected to the cap; the lead wires are connected to the receiving portion. The receiving portion is made of conductive resin. This configuration can reduce the parts, simplify assembly, lower the cost, and improve the productivity.

Abstract: A light fixture extension adapter includes a body, a male stud on one opposite end portion of the body for extending through a mounting hole in a light fixture cover extending between opposite outer and inner faces of the light fixture cover and adapted for fastening a cap of the light fixture on the male stud so as to dispose the light fixture cap adjacent to the outer face of the light fixture cover, a female socket on the other opposite end portion of the body and disposed adjacent to the inner face of the light fixture cover and adapted for fastening a nipple of a light fixture thereto, and an abutment structure disposed on the body for abutting against the inner face of the light fixture cover such that upon fastening the light fixture cap on the male stud the light fixture cover is clamped between the abutment structure and light fixture cap.

Abstract: A socket for an electric light is provided including a first electric supply circuit, a second electric supply circuit, and a safety device adapted to detect presence or absence of a light bulb in the socket.

Abstract: The present invention provides a tool assembly for use in field applications to monitor at least one condition in a well or other hole. The tool assembly may include a computing unit for directing operation of the tool assembly and may be sized to be operable in a hole having a diameter of 1 inch, and in some cases even smaller. In one aspect, the tool assembly is designed to significantly conserve power. Sensor readings may be taken at different schedules to conserve power when frequent readings are not required. Also, internal electronics of the tool assembly can be operated at a low voltage. In one aspect, the tool assembly is assemblable by simple rotatable engagement of the components, with electrical interconnections being made automatically by the rotatable engagement without keying of components. In another aspect, the tool assembly is networkable with other like tool assemblies and monitorable from a central location.

Abstract: A device for improving the shielding effectiveness of apertures used for mounting electrical component in an enclosure from Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). The device includes a hollow housing which contains and a disc with an aperture, where the disc is attached to an inner surface of the housing to define a first and second inner space. The device also includes a ferrite core which is fit into the second inner space.

Abstract: Plastic housing and base construction, especially for compact fluorescent lamps and operating units thereof comprising a housing (1) which is a cup-like body and a base (2) having a metal base shell (26) and at least one metal central (3) or end contact part (4, 5). The base shell (26) is electrically insulated from the central (3) or end contact parts (4, 5). The base (2) also includes a plastic insert body (20) which is open at its upper end and closed at least partially at its lower end. The diameters of the plastic insert body (20) decrease in at least one step and it has a cylindrical or slightly conical mantle portion (24) in the region of its upper end. The base shell (26) includes a thread-free opening portion (27) the inner diameter of which fits to the mantle portion (24) of and is pulled over and fixed to the plastic insert body (20).

Abstract: A range pole and in-line detachable battery module assembly including a range pole (10) with an elongated tubular graphite-epoxy range pole shell (102) which has a female cap assembly (108) and a male cap assembly (26) at opposite ends. The male cap assembly (26) includes a central bore (30) formed therethrough for containing an insulator plug (32) to which are attached coaxial electrical contacts (132, 134). The coaxial electrical contacts include a first contact surface surrounded by a second concentric contact surface. The male cap assembly includes an externally threaded stud (28) having a central bore (30) formed therethrough for containing an insulator plug (32) to which are attached pin sockets (67, 68) which contain spring-loaded male pin electrical contacts (34, 36). A detachable battery module (12) includes a tubular battery-module shell (24) which has a male cap (26) at one end.

Abstract: A lamp adaptor for adapting a lamp to an incandescent lamp socket includes a body and a contact assembly. The body includes an electrical circuit for converting incandescent lamp electrical supply levels to electrical supply levels of the lamp. The contact assembly is connected with the electrical circuit and configured to threadably connect with an incandescent lamp socket by rotating the contact assembly in a forward radial direction. The contact assembly includes a conducting screw shell that is configured to threadably engage in an incandescent lamp socket, a support defined by the body for the screw shell, and a ratchet coupling the screw shell with the support. The rachet provides a grip between the screw shell and the support when the contact assembly is rotated in the forward radial direction.

Abstract: An electrical coupling is provided for connecting two coaxial cable housings. The coupling has male and female components which have mating tapered surfaces, such as conical surfaces. Screwing the male and female components together wedges the conical surfaces tightly so that the coupling is resistant to torsional forces that could otherwise cause rotational displacement of the components and lead to unscrewing of the coupling.

Abstract: An end connector for a coaxial cable has a rotatable nut with an internal thread configured and dimensioned to coact in threaded engagement with a complimentary external thread on a system component. A circular seal element is contained within and axially fixed with respect to the nut. The seal element is deformable into a configuration lining at least a portion of the internal thread to thereby establish a barrier to the penetration of moisture between the interengaged internal and external threads.

Abstract: A lamp socket of the type having a socket body to hold a lamp bulb. A socket cap is fastened to the socket body to hold an electric wire in place, and positive and negative contact plates are mounted in the socket body to connect the electric wire to the lamp bulb electrically. The negative contact plate is mounted in one L-shaped angle slot on the socket body, having a plurality of raised portions bearing against the inside wall of the socket body. A horizontal stop rod stops or rests against the socket body and a toothed projection meshes with a threaded ring contact of the lamp bulb. A locating plate is mounted in an L-shaped angle slot in the socket body remote from the negative contact metal plate, having a plurality of raised portions bearing against the inside wall of the socket body. A horizontal stop rod engages the socket body and a toothed projection meshes with the threaded ring contact of the lamp bulb.

Abstract: A lighting system comprising a power jack, a first or second type plug connector and luminaire assembly. The power jack is adapted to receive either a first or second type plug connector. The luminaire assembly includes a lamp socket subassembly, and a globe subassembly. The lamp socket subassembly comprises a lamp socket which is supported by a lamp socket support housing which bears a plurality of lamp socket support projections. The globe subassembly includes a globe, a globe support housing with engaging projections and a globe retaining element. The lamp socket support housing is adapted to be received within a portion of the globe support housing and interconnected by engagement of the lamp socket support projections with the engaging projections. In the engaged configuration, air-flow channels are formed between the housings. Air-flow passages are also formed between the globe and the globe support housing when interconnected by retaining element.

Abstract: Electrical connector characterized in that the plug body (4) and the coupling nut (10) comprise in one case a circular alignment of catches (12), and in the other an axially movable ring (13) provided with at least one complementary catch referred to as a dog (14) oriented towards the alignment of catches, elastic means (15, 16) being provided to co-operate with the ring (13) and, in a position of nonassembly of the connector, to maintain the dog apart from the alignment of catches, the ring and the elastic means being disposed in the path of the body of the coupling connector (3) so that the coupling connector body pushes the dog resiliently between the catches when assembly of the connector is completed.

Abstract: A multiwire electrical connector for making electrical connections between the tractor and trailer of a tractor-trailer rig. The connector has two members, each with a set of mating connector elements (e.g., spherical balls and mating spherical recesses). A flange-locking means is provided for locking the two connector members together; one member is pressed against the other along an axial direction, and the members are rotated relative to one another until radially-extending flanges engage flange receptacles. Spring means in at least one member urge the mating connector elements tightly against each other along the axial direction, to assure continuous electrical contact between the connector elements. The spring means also cooperates with the flange-locking means to provide resistance to axial compression of the members toward one another, thereby providing tight, vibration-resistant engagement of the locking flanges and flange receptacles.