Abstract: An LCD display unit is provided with enhanced brightness and a widened viewing cone angle and is removably connected to the base portion of a notebook computer via an LVDS connector. The notebook computer is used as a portion of a desktop computing system that further includes a docking station and a specially designed pivot arm type display support structure. To incorporate the notebook computer into the desktop system, the LCD display unit is removed from its associated base portion, and the removed LCD display unit is plugged into a complementary LVDS connector portion on the support structure which is connected via LVDS cabling to an appropriate interface portion linked to the inserted notebook computer base portion in the docking station.

Abstract: The invention comprises a power tap connector of the type for terminating by insulation displacement a pair of conductors. The connector includes a housing for receiving at least a pair of upstanding IDC terminals. A pivotally mounted conductor wire carrier has front and rear faces arranged on the housing. The wire carrier is pivotal from a first conductor unterminated position to a second conductor terminated position. The wire carrier has a conductor receiving opening extending from the front face to the rear face for each the IDC terminal. An IDC terminal receiving slot is in communication with each opening, whereby an insulated conductor may be positioned for termination to a corresponding IDC terminal within the opening by entry thereto through either the front face or the rear face.

Abstract: A rotationally actuated compliant electrical connector includes a male connector member having an elongated body with a head at one body end, and a female connector member having a generally hollow body with an internal cavity. The male connector member includes at least one electrical contact disposed within the head adjacent a tip. The head is positioned perpendicular to the male connector member body. The female connector member includes at least one electrical contact disposed within the cavity and adapted to connect with respective electrical contacts of the male connector member when the head of the male connector member is rotatably displaced within the cavity. The male and female connector members are each adapted to accommodate pivoting rotational movement of the head within the cavity to produce electrical connection between respective electrical contacts.

Abstract: An electrical connector requiring low insertion force, simple structure, few constituents and low cost. The connector includes a first connector housing for retaining a first connector element, a second connector housing for retaining a second connector element to be engaged with the first connector element and an operating lever having at least one hook part arranged at an end thereof. The first connector housing has at least one holder for engaging with the hook part to thereby rotatably support the operating lever. The second connector housing includes a side wall provided with a pin protruding therefrom and the operating lever further includes a slit for slidably engaging with the pin.

Abstract: A contact carrier (10) for a first electrical device comprises a contact body (11) having a top (12), bottom (14), and four sides (16). A protrusion (18) extends from the top (12). First and second pivot protrusions or depressions (22, 23) are located on opposing sides (20, 21) of the contact body (11), and allow the contact body (11) to rotate about the axis (24) of the contact body (11) when the protrusion (18) is engaged by a second electrical device. At least one electrical contact (26) is disposed on a first side (27) of the contact body (11). A flexible circuit board (28) interconnects the electrical contact(s) (26) with the first electrical device and may act to bias the contact body (11) such that the electrical contacts (26) are concealed until protrusion (18) is engaged.

Abstract: The present invention includes methods and apparatus for efficiently coupling an additional component to an electronic device. The invention is particularly useful in conjunction with modular electronic devices. An additional component may be mechanically and electrically coupled to a video electronic device. The added component is joined to the electronic device by a series of easy steps which include bringing the front bottom surface of the electronic device into contact with the front top surface of the added component and then rotating the rear surface of the electronic device, such that the front bottom surface of the electronic device is flush with the front top surface of the added component. The electronic device and added component include feet and receptors respectively that allow them to be easily aligned. Finally, the added component and electronic device are securely joined by a latch. Since the device and component are integral, the added device does not require a large amount of space.

Abstract: Front and rear housings of a industrial computer workstation are mechanically connected by separable hinges and a manually operable latch and are electrically connected in a closed position through a cableless connection provided by a two-part electrical connector. The connector includes connector halves which mate together in the closed position. The front and rear housings are pivotally and completely removably connected to move from the closed position to an open position by the separable hinges. The front housing is adapted to be permanently mounted to an end user's electrical panel. The rear housing is piloted and latched into place against the front housing by a pilot and the latch, respectively. The latch and the separable hinges eliminate the need for any special tools in completely removing the rear housing. The pilot is preferably a tapered pin which steers and seats the rear housing against the front housing.

Abstract: The multiple contact pin holder of a modular connection device for telephone or weak current systems includes a device for solderless insulation displacement wiring which are provided with at least one pivoting cover which can be pressed down onto the body of the contact pin holder and from the contact side of which ribs extend downwards. These ribs enter the body's slits for receiving wires when the pivoting cover is pressed down onto the body and press the inserted wires into the insulation displacers of the contact pins. The slits for receiving wires are provided with lateral retaining projections arranged above one another. At least one retaining projection is located near the spot where the wires are inserted for the purpose of positioning the inserted wire, and the other retaining projection is located near a region of the insulation displacer for the purpose of fastening the wire which is pressed into the insulation displacer.

Abstract: The invention relates to an extension plug-in unit comprising a socket (2) connected to a first cable (1) and a plug (4) connected to a second cable (3), said plug (4) and socket (2) having cooperating contact means (5, 6) comprising male and female contacts for electrical connection of the first cable (1) to the second cable (3) and cooperating connecting means (7, 8, 9) for joining the plug (4) mechanically to the socket (2). To enable a mechanically simple and reliable construction, the male and female contacts (5, 6) are disposed to be located substantially in succession in the axial direction of the cables (1, 3), and the mechanical contact means comprise hinge means (7, 8) at one end of the plug and the socket for articulated joining of the plug and socket and locking means (9) at the other end of the plug and the socket for locking the plug (4) and socket (2) together at said ends when they are pressed against one another.

Abstract: A hinged adapter provides for the connection of input/output (I/O) cards to a communication connector, such as an RJ-type connector for example, for data processing systems. The hinged adapter has a first connector configured to mate with a connector at the end of an I/O card inserted in a receptacle of a data processing system. The hinged adapter also has a second connector configured to mate with the communication connector. The second connector is mounted to the first connector with a hinge. The second connector may be positioned in an operational position for mating with the communication connector. When not in use, the second connector may be rotated or folded about the hinge relative to the first connector into a stored position. The data processing system, I/O card, and hinged adapter may then be transported as an integral unit.

Abstract: An engagement type connector assembly in which the arrangement of terminals is miniaturized. The connector assembly includes male and female connectors in which the female connector swings about a pair of supporting shafts provided at its end so as to be engaged with the male connector. The female connector includes a female housing and an outer frame. A pair of rotating shafts protrudes from the female housing in such a manner that the rotating shafts are in parallel with the supporting shafts so that the female housing is swingably coupled to the outer frame through the rotating shafts. That is, the female housing is supported through the rotating shaft on the outer frame. Hence, in engaging the female connector with the male connector by swinging the female connector, the female housing is allowed to swing independently of the outer frame, thus being correctly aligned with the male housing. Therefore, the inlets of the female terminals into which the male terminals are inserted may be made more compact.

Abstract: A connector for structurally and electronically interconnecting modular electronic components which permits as single connection to provide both electrical communication and structural support between the modular components is disclosed. The interconnector may be a separate component from the housing for the electronic components or may be integrated therein.

Abstract: A radius actuator for a safety switch of the type mounted to a hinged member, such as a flap, lid or the like, having a cover, a holder and a key. The key is pivotally mounted upon the holder such that the key may be rotated about an axis perpendicular to the plane of the pivoting circle of the radius actuator as the hinged member is opened or closed. The key being spring-biased into an insertion position and the pivot angle of the key being adjustable by means of a setscrew received by the holder. The holder being pivotally mounted relative to the cover such that the holder may be rotated about an axis within to a plane of the pivoting circle of the radius actuator as the hinged member is opened or closed. The holder being spring-biased into an insertion position and the pivot angle of the holder being adjustable by means of a setscrew received by the holder.

Abstract: An apparatus for the coupling of lines between a tractor and a trailer comprises a tractor plate formed in a generally rectangular configuration with parallel side edges extending vertically and with a lower edge having a downwardly extending tongue and an upwardly extending enlarged head. The tractor plate further comprises vertically aligned apertures. A trailer plate in a generally rectangular configuration has vertically extending parallel side edges and generally parallel upper and lower edges, flanges extending forwardly from the side edges thereof adapted to receive the side edges of the tractor plate, and further includes an enlargement with a recess at its lower edge adapted to receive the tongue of the tractor plate for the support thereof. The flanges of the trailer plate have apertures at the upper edge thereof with a pivot pin extending therethrough.

Abstract: A modularized electronic system for packaging and assembling a plurality of electronic modules for building a computer server which comprises an enclosure case having a backplane assembly, at least one electronic module assembly mounted in the enclosure case, and an external case frame for mounting the enclosure case. The enclosure case comprises one lower case assembly for module mounting. The lower case assembly comprises a U-shaped holding means for holding the rear end of the module assembly and a backplane assembly for module connection. The module assembly comprises a module connector under its module head which is vertically connected to the receptacle of the backplane assembly. The rear end of the module assembly further comprises a latching means which is latched to a latch receiving means installed on the U-shaped holding means to prevent the rear end of the module assembly from moving upward.

Abstract: Electrical connection device comprising two connection elements of which one is mobile, and which are arranged to be capable of mutually coupling and uncoupling by rotation of the mobile element in the other element and to connect or reciprocally separate the opposing contacts with which they are provided. The mobile element is a coupler socket and the other element a connector outlet. The outlet is provided with a protective element which covers the contacts of the outlet when at rest, and which is rotationally mounted therein so as to be capable of being rotationally driven by the coupler socket during coupling. The protective element comprises two flaps which can slide with respect to one another and which are each provided with at least as many openings as there are contacts in the outlet and which are arranged in the same manner.

Abstract: In a connector device, a female connector is fixedly mounted on a first base body, and a male connector 10 is mounted on a second base body which is swingable about a rotating axis with respect to the first base body, in such a manner that the male connector is loosely fitted in a guide, being displaceable in a direction perpendicular to the rotating axis, and is kept urged towards the rotating axis by urging means. Hence, the guide member of the male connector is engaged with a guide hole of the female connector while abutting against the wall surface, on the side of the rotating shaft, of the guide hole, which makes it possible to decrease the dimension L1 of the guide hole in the direction perpendicular to the rotating axis. That is, the connector device can be miniaturized.

Abstract: A detachable power supply for supplying power from an external power source to a portable defibrillator for charging a battery of the portable defibrillator and operating the portable defibrillator includes a housing shaped to attach to the portable defibrillator and a latch connected to the housing for mechanically attaching the power supply to the defibrillator so that the power supply and the defibrillator form a portable, integral unit.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a electrically interconnecting two printed circuit board like members comprises a connector member for being mounted on a first printed circuit board like member. The connector member includes generally parallel-spaced electrical conductors for being electrically connected to electrical circuitry positioned on the first printed circuit board like member when the connector member is mounted on the first printed circuit board like member. The electrical conductors are positioned along at least one side of an opening which extends along the connector member and which is adapted to receive a second printed circuit board like member having electrical circuitry thereon.

Abstract: In a device for pivotally mounting a terminal block on a support, in particular on an interface module case in a programmable controller, the terminal block is mounted on the support by nesting engagement with a rotary member articulated to the support. The articulated member and the terminal block carry complementary coding pegs associated by movement in translation.

Abstract: A connector composed of a connector assembly A1 including a plurality of one connectors A.sub.1, A.sub.2, A.sub.3 and A.sub.4, a connector group B1 including a plurality of other connectors B.sub.1, B.sub.2, B.sub.3 and B.sub.4 to be electrically connected to the one connectors A.sub.1, A.sub.2, A.sub.3 and A.sub.4, and a connector assembly frame C1 having a plurality of connector driving elongated holes 6a, 6b, 6c and 6d formed thereon corresponding to the other connectors B.sub.1, B.sub.2, B.sub.3 and B.sub.4. While driven pins 5 disposed on the other connectors B.sub.1, B.sub.2, B.sub.3 and B.sub.4 are fitted into the connector driving elongated holes 6a, 6b, 6c and 6d, the other connectors B.sub.1, B.sub.2, B.sub.3 and B.sub.4 are individually turnably received in the connector assembly frame C 1. Subsequently, while one end of the connector assembly frame C1 is turnably engaged with a fulcrum portion 2 formed at one end of a base plate having the one connectors A.sub.1, A.sub.2, A.sub.3 and A.sub.

Abstract: A connector assembly (100) is provided for electrically interfacing to an electronic device (190), the electronic device (190) having an interface (192) with captivating portions (195, 197). The connector assembly (100) includes a connector housing (110), electrical contacts (143) carried by the housing (110), and a latching mechanism. The latching mechanism includes first and second latching members (130, 135) attached to the connector housing (110), the first latching member (130) being pivotably attached. Each latching member (130, 135) has an engaging portion (131,136) to engage a captivating portion (195, 197) on the device (190). A resilient biasing member (160) engages the device (190) and biases the engaging portions (131, 136) of the latching members (130, 135) against the captivating portions (195, 197).

Abstract: The present invention is illustrated in one form as an inline electrical circuit breaker system for an electrical extension cable comprising an intermediate coupler having opposite end terminals adapted for electrically coupling a female terminal of a first electrical cable to a male terminal of a second electrical cable. A recess is formed in the coupler and has a pair of opposite end walls, the recess being adapted for receiving a circuit breaker. A first power bus segment extends from one of the opposite end terminals through an adjacent one of the opposite end walls and partially into the recess. A second power bus segment extends from another of the opposite end terminals through an adjacent one of the pair of opposite end walls and partially into the recess. The circuit breaker includes terminals for coupling the first and second power bus segments for establishing a current path through the coupler when the breaker is installed in the recess.

Abstract: A circuit module with a pivot means engages a pivot support on an equipment chassis so that the module rotates into a locked position. A cantilevered latch located on the chassis locks the module in place by engaging a catch which is located proximate to a back surface of the module. The module is released by displacing the cantilevered latch using a cam and slide assembly which are mounted on the module. The slide assembly has a handle which is accessible at the front of the module. The module is released by pulling on the handle.

Abstract: In a device for pivotally mounting a terminal block on a support, in particular on an interface module case in a programmable controller, the terminal block is mounted on the support by nesting engagement with a rotary member articulated to the support. The articulated member and the terminal block carry complementary coding pegs associated by movement in translation.

Abstract: An electronic control assembly has a control box, a control module insertable into the control box and an electrical connector which is pivotally mounted within the box, between a position where the control module can be inserted into the box adjacent to the connector and between a position where the electrical connector is in electrical engagement with the electronic module. The electrical connector is pivotally mounted in the control box and includes a lower mounting leg having outer pinion portions which are positioned in a trunnion located in adjacent side walls forming a channel for the receipt of the connector and the module. The electronic module is in precise registration with the connector member, such that when the connector is pivoted into place, the electrical elements within the connector and the electronic module are in precise alignment.

Abstract: A connecting device for detachably connecting two separate casings, includes a first movable engaging member slidable on a first casing, a second stationary engaging member secured to the second casing, and a link assembly operatively connected to the first engaging member. An actuator handle is operatively connected to the link assembly. A stopper is provided for locking a movement of the actuator handle. When the actuator handle is operated in one direction, the first engaging member is moved through the link assembly toward the second engaging member so as to be engaged with the second engaging member. When the actuator handle is operated in the other direction, the first engaging member is moved through the link assembly remote from the second engaging member so as to be disengaged from the second engaging member.

Abstract: An apparatus (10) for positively preventing misengagement of multipoint connector elements includes a mounting rack (26) having a pivot slot (18) and a stepped guide surface (32), along with an associated receptacle element (34) of a multipoint connector. The apparatus (10) also includes a housing (44) having a pivot pin (20) and a stepped guide surface (50), along with an associated plug element (54) of multipoint connector. Only when the pivot pin (20) is fully seated in the pivot slot (18) will the receptacle (34) and plug (54) elements be able to engage. Otherwise, the stepped guide surfaces (32, 50) act to positively prevent such engagement. Also, the stepped guide surfaces (32, 50) are concentrically mated to provide angular engagement and disengagement paths that result in a plurality of plug pin contacts (68) and receptacle socket contacts (70) engaging and disengaging in a sequential order, respectively.

Abstract: An electrical device to be electrically mounted to a cooling mounting structure so that the electrical device is in intimate physical contact with the mounting structure for cooling the electrical device. The electrical device having a first pivot allowing contact for allowing the electrical device to be pivoted as it is mounted to the cooling mounting structure so that the electrical device is in intimate physical contact with the cooling mounting structure and for providing an electrical connection to the cooling mounting structure and the electrical device further having a second nonpivot allowing contact having a shape for providing electrical contact with the mounting structure when the electrical device is in intimate physical contact with the cooling mounting structure.

Abstract: The connector keying system has a first connector housing (4) with a mating surface and a second connector housing (2) with a mating surface. The second housing (2) is movable relative to the first housing (4). In this system a programming of the keying shall occur automatically as the connector housings (2, 4) are mated together. This achieved as follows: A keying means receiving recess (23) is provided on the mating surface of the first connector housing (4) proximate an end thereof. A keying means is provided in the recess (23). The keying means has a first (22) and a second keying member (24). The first keying member (22) is secured to the first connector housing (4) by first securing means (50, 52). The second keying member (24) is frictionally maintained in corporation with the first keying member (22). The second keying member (24) has second securing means which are provided to cooperate with the second connector housing when the connector housings (2, 4) are mated together.

Abstract: A card-edge connector assembly (30) for releasably securing a circuit board (13) having an elongated insulative housing (32) formed of a moldable material and defining an elongated channel (40) in a surface (38) of the housing (32). Integrally formed latches (36, 36'), disposed on opposite ends of the elongated channel, include latch lever portions (44, 44') extending upwardly and rearwardly therefrom to facilitate access to the latches (36, 36'). Backstops (42, 42') are integrally formed with the housing and extend outwardly from the housing surface to positions vertically below the latch levers, respectively. A slot (64, 64') is formed between the backstop and the latch members. Each latch lever defines a central mold opening (46, 46') extending therethrough and positioned in vertical alignment with the corresponding backstops.

Abstract: An I/O unit has a fixed unit such as a housing provided with a multiplicity of connection terminals and an LED display module unit. A mounting/dismounting unit is provided with a terminal block including connection terminals to be coupled with the connection terminals of the fixed unit. The mounting/dismounting unit has a hinge disposed at an end thereof and the fixed unit has a pin and a grip capable of being engaged with the hinge. The grip is pulled out to a position to be used and then further pulled out, whereby the mounting/dismounting unit is forced out, drawing an arc about the pin and separated from the fixed unit. With this arrangement, an I/O module with a mounting/dismounting unit capable of being easily removed is provided.

Abstract: A housing for an electronic circuit, in particular for an electronic control circuit of a motor vehicle internal combustion engine has a circuit accommodation area, a connection area, a distribution area, and a connection device for a separable electrical connection of information and supply leads. The housing has two housing parts which are separable from one another and include a first housing part having accommodating area and a second housing part having the connection area for the connection device and having the distribution area. A dividing part separates the connection area and the distribution area. Contact connections for the connection device are provided on the dividing part. The first housing part has a base wall which in a closed condition of the housing closes the second housing part.

Abstract: In the case of a modular electrical installation, for instance a modular programmable controller, the bus is modularly configured on the modules, so that the bus is automatically propagated when the installation is assembled.

Abstract: Electrical connectors are provided with spring contact elements each having a tapered contact portion for mating with the plated rim of a hole. The tapered contact portion can be configured as a bifurcated cone, a suitably shaped wire, or other tapered, flexible contact. Besides the contact portion, the contact elements also include spring portions which can assume various configurations and tail portions which can also assume various configurations. Where the tapered contact portion is a suitably shaped wire, the spring portion and the contact portion are essentially the same. The tail portions can be arranged to have tapered contact portions where permanent connection of the tail is not desired. The disclosed electrical connectors have housings for the spring contact elements, and a first make, last break function can be provided by configuring the housings appropriately. The holes with which the tapered spring contact elements mate can be part of a printed circuit board, a flex circuit, or other object.

Abstract: An electrical, fiber optic and/or tube connector having a male connector member and a female connector member. The female connector member has a housing with an opening leading to a generally oval cavity with an electrical, fiber optic and/or tube transmission elements disposed therein. The male connector member has generally oval body portion carrying corresponding electrical and/or fiber optic conductor(s) on an exterior surface thereof. When the generally oval portion of the male connector member is received within the generally oval area of the female connector member, through the opening, and rotated with respect thereto, their respective transmission elements are brought into contact with one another. The oval-shaped configurations of the two members resiliently prevent undesired rotation of one member relative to the other member to maintain their engagement with one another.

Abstract: A mounting system for the installation of communication termination blocks and communication boxes ("system blocks") on a backplane substantially reduces space requirements for a communications center. The system includes a system block that quickly and removably mounts to a slot in a track. A locking slide either automatically or manually engages the block to hold it securely in place, both mechanically and electrically. Lifting the locking slide releases the block. The block includes an elongated hook that provides lateral support for the block during installation and removal to ensure proper mating of electrical conductors.

Abstract: A substrate connector guide for installing and electrically connecting an electrical substrate to a carrier substrate. The substrate connector guide includes guide rails mounted on the perimeter edge of the carrier substrate and electrical connectors mounted transversely between the guide rails. First and second substrate guides mounted to the carrier substrate. Each include a channel extending longitudinally along a substrate guide inner side, from an open end. A retention guide assists in maintaining the electrical substrate in proper position after insertion into the carrier substrate guide rails. Electrical connectors are also mounted and electrically connected to the electrical substrate. The electrical substrate is installed by manually inserting the electrical substrate into respective substrate guide open ends and pushing the electrical substrate along the channels. The electrical substrate rests on the carrier substrate and aligns the electrical susbstrate connectors to carrier electrical connectors.

Abstract: A turning insertion type electrical connector system is disclosed. The system includes a receptacle side connector (20) which mates to a plug side connector (40) by a turning motion. The receptacle side connector (20) includes recesses (23) which are arc-shaped in cross section and which receive arc-shaped protrusions (43) when the connectors (20,40) are mated. Further a projection (24) on one connector (20) has multiple protrusions (24') which lock into holes (44') on a projection part (44) on the second connector (40).

Abstract: Electrical coupling device with a measuring contact bank fixedly mounted on an appliance frame and a bush contact bank arranged inside a housing, where one of the front ends of the housing can be fixed on the appliance frame while its other front end can be fastened by means of a hook provided on the housing and a corresponding nose on the apparatus frame. In said electrical device, the housing (5) is provided with a frame (9) and modular bush contacts (11) are arranged in the inner part (9') of the housing.

Abstract: A connector for electrical cables having a mechanism to prevent inadvertent disconnection. The connector includes a substantially solid block female component having a housing containing a concave, surface of revolution, curved surface with a plurality of electrical contacts on that surface and a substantially solid block male component having a housing containing a convex, corresponding surface of revolution, curved surface with a plurality of electrical contacts on that surface. One of those housings includes a pin spaced from and substantially parallel to the axis of the surface of revolution. The other housing typically has a pair of spaced notches in the housing at a corresponding distance from and substantially parallel to the axis of its surface of revolution. Thus, the notches can be engaged with the pin and the housings relatively rotated to bring the concave and convex surfaces and their associated electrical contacts into a wiping engagement.

Abstract: An electrical connector system (160) formed from mating a plug connector (60) into a receptacle connector (10). More particularly the connector system (160) enjoys a low profile because contacts (14,16) in the receptacle connector (10) which receive the leads (104,116) from contacts (64,66) in the plug connector (60) are parallel to and adjacent the floor (24) of the receptacle connector (10).

Abstract: In an electrical coupling device with one contact strip firmly secured, for example, to the frame of the unit, and with one socket strip lodged in a housing, and with means for preventing incorrect coupling, in order to achieve easy and safe connection, the socket strip housing is fitted to the frame by a pivot pin arranged at one end of the housing and has a slide groove in at least one lateral longitudinal wall. By displacing in the slide groove a sliding block carried by means of a lever hinged to the frame, the socket strip housing can be pivoted and locked in order to permit coupling of the strip contacts and socket contacts to the contact strip.

Abstract: A plugging device for connecting at least one line of an electric switching arrangement for the electrical initiation of an airbag, including two plugging device parts with contact elements for the line, and an auxiliary switching arrangement including two auxiliary contacts in association with a short circuit bridge arrangement to prevent the initiation of the airbag when the plugging device is opened. During the opening movement of the plugging device, first the two auxiliary contact are closed to close the short circuit bridge arrangement to bring about a shirt circuit to prevent the initiation of the airbag, after which the contact elements are opened. The plugging device includes a delay opening mechanism for retarding the opening movement of the plugging device between the closing of the two auxiliary contacts and the opening of the contact elements to allow a longer time to bring about the short circuit.

Abstract: A card-edge connector comprising a housing having a circuit-board insertion groove having both ends and formed in the wall face. A contact is fixedly inserted in the contact holes of the housing, so that an end of a circuit board is inserted in the contact. The circuit board is electrically connected to the contact when it is rotated to a position substantially perpendicular to the wall face and is held by the circuit-board holding members of the housing after the circuit board has been inserted slantwise in the circuit-board insertion groove. First lift preventing means and second lift preventing means are provided at the respective ends of the circuit-board insertion groove so as to prevent the circuit board from lifting from the housing.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector for integrated circuit packages. The connector generally includes a cover assembly having a metal framework for fixedly securing the integrated circuit package without projecting pin elements of the package from the backside of the cover assembly in order to prevent the pin element from the damage and a socket assembly for mounting contact elements to connect with the pin elements. The framework is hinged to the cover assembly at one of the side edges thereof. The cover assembly can be combined with the socket assembly by means of the first engage portion of the cover assembly and the second engage portion of the socket assembly at the side edge opposed to the hinged side edge. After combination the hinged side edge of the cover assembly can be pressed against the socket assembly so as to connect the pin elements with the corresponding contact elements from the side edge having the engage portion towards the hinged side edge of the socket assembly one by one.

Abstract: A cabinet for holding modules containing printed circuit boards and components within a module casing so that the modules are easily installed and removed. The cabinet, which is intended for mounting on a vertical surface, has a base with a transversely extending hinge pin mounted thereto, spaced outwardly from the base. Each module has on its lower end edge, adjacent its inner edge, a hinge pin receiving slot. A plurality of vertically oriented guiding walls extend outwardly from the base, and adjacent walls are spaced apart by a distance slightly greater than the thickness of a module to position a module being installed in a transverse direction.

Abstract: A hand held portable computer is secured to a peripheral computer component or expansion module in a snap-on arrangement which automatically effects engagement of bus connectors between the two components. The hand held computer has four openings in its back or under side. Two of the slot-like openings have fittings within them or are so shaped as to receive L-shaped or hook-shaped brackets of the peripheral component. The brackets may be inserted in the slot openings when the computer and the expansion module are held obliquely angled with respect to each other. The computer is then swung down until its back or under side engages against the top of the peripheral component, whereupon a pair of protruding hook members extending at the top surface of the peripheral component engage the computer and snap into locking engagement in the adjacent slot openings. The bus connection is made when the two components are brought together.

Abstract: A socket and plug coupling assembly wherein the socket is a box-like frame with walls of the top and front partially removed, and has pins arranged on a bottom to extend upwardly. At the base of the pins the remaining front stub wall forms a brace in which a slope is formed to be inclined inwardly downwardly of the socket frame. The plug is shaped to be a box-like frame with openings on a bottom continuing to a front wall and the plug has contact members inside the frame openings facing frontwardly. A nail is provided at a rear end of the plug frame extending downwardly from the bottom. In a coupling action of the plug with the socket, first, the nail of the plug is obliquely contacted on the slope of the socket via a face to face approach of the plug toward the socket and then, rotating inwardly about the contact of the nail with the slope, the plug is turned to couple with the socket.

Abstract: This invention concerns a multipole electric plug and socket device consisting of a plug enclosure and a socket box enclosure in which there are contact elements and mating contact elements connected to electric lines and accommodated in appropriate compartments, where the enclosure can be connected to a pivot hinge device and can be locked with a catch mechanism opposite the pivot hinge device, and box-shaped magazines having contact elements compartments can be inserted into the plug enclosure and/or the socket box enclosure, and these magazines have catch devices that interlock with mating catch devices on the housing walls, and the plug enclosure has an insertion orifice for frontal insertion of magazines at the front.