Abstract: A component having electrical connector elements for making contact with a circuit board, optionally having additional securing elements for mechanical stability after soldering or positioning devices for supporting components with an unfavourable center of gravity or supporting elements which can optionally be removed after the soldering process. The positioning devices or supporting elements serve to position components with different forms on a circuit board and to keep them in the correct orientation for the soldering process. Fitting takes place in a force-free manner and thus favours automation and the use of for example pick-and-place robots which take hold of and move the particular component via the positioning device connected thereto, engaging with and/or around either a contact element or a supporting element. The support of the positioning device allows a stable state during the soldering process. In a corresponding manner, methods for carrying out the soldering processes are specified.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing fitted into or detached from a mating housing, and a fitting detection member assembled to a member housing section of the housing and detecting a fitting completion. The fitting detection member includes a locked portion locked to or detached from a lock section of a flexible lock arm, and a flexible arm section provided with a slip-off prevention locking section locked to or detached from a locking protrusion of the member housing section, and when fitting of both the housings is released, the flexible arm section is bent and deformed in a direction in which a locking margin between the locking protrusion of the member housing section and the slip-off prevention locking section of the flexible arm section increases.

Abstract: A connector lock structure includes a lock arm that extends along a fitting direction and is formed on a side wall of a connector housing, and maintains a fitted state by being elastically engaged with a counterpart connector housing; a pair of flexible and deformable plate-shaped support walls that protrude rearward of the side wall to sandwich a rear portion of the lock arm therebetween; a coupling portion that couples each of the plate-shaped support walls to the rear portion of the lock arm in a width direction of the connector housing; and an upward protruding portion that protrudes upward than the coupling portion and is formed on each of the plate-shaped support walls.

Abstract: A fixing structure of the wiring member fixes the wiring member to the silencer disposed in a vehicle. The silencer includes an inserted part with one surface as an insertion surface crossing a main surface. The wiring member is disposed along the main surface of the silencer. The wiring member is fixed to the silencer by a fixing member. The fixing member includes an insertion part inserted into the inserted part from the insertion surface and an insertion state maintaining part maintaining a state where the insertion part is inserted into the inserted part.

Abstract: To provide a connector assembly and a fitting connector capable of improving workability of insertion and removal. In the wafer connector according to one embodiment, in a case where the first wafer connector is stacked with the second wafer connector including the second flexible arm, when the first flexible arm moves between the latch engagement position and the latch disengagement position in a state where the first engaging portion of the first wafer connector is engaged with the engaging portion of the second wafer connector, the second flexible arm also moves between the latch engagement position and the latch disengagement position.

Abstract: An article and method for securing electric and data connection plugs to an outlet are disclosed. The article includes an outlet cover with anchoring points and an encasing hood containing a plug with engagement mechanisms to engage with the anchoring points. In an alternate embodiment the article includes a flexible elastomeric device with open portions to secure a plug and cord and cross portions to secure to anchoring points on the outlet cover. The methods include releasably securing the articles to the outlet cover.

Abstract: Narrow width fiber optic connectors having spring loaded remote release mechanisms to facilitate access and usage of the connectors in high density arrays. A narrow width fiber optic connector comprises a multi-fiber connector, wherein a width of said narrow width fiber optic connector is less than about 5.25 mm, a housing configured to hold the multi-fiber connector and further comprising a connector recess, and a pull tab having a ramp area configured to disengage a latch of one of an adapter and an SFP from said connector recess. The pull tab may include a spring configured to allow the latch of one of the adapter and the SFP to engage with the connector recess.

Abstract: Method of operating a connector latch used to securely hold together a connector apparatus, wherein the connector apparatus has at least a first housing and a second housing which can be mated together. Initially, after the connector latch is manufactured, the connector latch is in an undeflected position. After manufacture, the connector latch is subjected to a pre-mating deflection process, in order to deflect the connector latch into a preloaded position. After the pre-mating deflection process has been completed, the connector latch is locked in the preloaded position. The preloaded connector latch provides a number of desirable characteristics, including at least an extra loud “click” sound when the connecting latch is operated to mate the first housing with the second housing.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a connector that restricts a movement amount in a direction of detachment between connectors even when an engagement mechanism between the connectors is disengaged. A connector is configured to be used to electrically connect a first electronic device and a second electronic device to each other. This connector includes a fixation-side connector provided on a first electronic device side and including a tubularly formed insertion portion, an electric wire-side connector connected to the second electronic device via an electric wire and configured to be inserted in the insertion portion of the fixation-side connector, and a restriction portion provided on an opposite side of the electric wire-side connector from an insertion direction that is a direction in which the electric wire-side connector is inserted into the insertion portion outside the fixation-side connector and the electric wire-side connector.

Abstract: The invention is a device and a method for transmitting data between two physical interfaces which in motion in relation to one another along a trajectory. The device has a data transmission unit disposed between the physical interfaces, and a local oscillator is assigned to the physical interfaces to inject a local system time prevailing at the location of one of the physical interfaces. The local oscillator has at least one of the physical interfaces for receiving and generating at least one clock signal which is transmitted to the data transmitter and the local oscillator at least at the other physical interface. The other physical interface has a receiver for the at least one clock signal transmittable via the data transmission unit and a synchronizer of the local system times based on the received clock signal; and a buffer memory.

Abstract: Method of operating a connector latch used to securely hold together a connector apparatus, wherein the connector apparatus has at least a first housing and a second housing which can be mated together. Initially, after the connector latch is manufactured, the connector latch is in an undeflected position. After manufacture, the connector latch is subjected to a pre-mating deflection process, in order to deflect the connector latch into a preloaded position. After the pre-mating deflection process has been completed, the connector latch is locked in the preloaded position. The preloaded connector latch provides a number of desirable characteristics, including at least an extra loud “click” sound when the connecting latch is operated to mate the first housing with the second housing.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical terminal having an attachment end and a connection end, a first terminal housing having a first cavity in which the attachment end is disposed. The first cavity defining a terminal extension opening through which the connection end extends. The assembly also includes a second terminal housing having a second cavity in which the connection end is disposed. The second cavity defining a terminal reception opening through which the connection end is received. The first terminal housing defines a first attachment surface surrounding the terminal extension opening and the second terminal housing defines a second attachment surface surrounding the terminal reception opening. The first attachment surface is sealed to the second attachment surface. The first attachment surface forms a first angle relative to the longitudinal axis and the second attachment surface forms a second angle relative to the lateral axis.

Abstract: Advantageous electrical connector assemblies or jack assemblies/housings for use in communication systems are provided. The present disclosure provides systems/methods for the design and use of high density shielded modular electrical connectors that include improved shielding techniques. The present disclosure provides for a direct shielded connection throughout a shielded modular electrical connector. The shielded modular electrical connector provides for a single continuous contact with a shielded cable. The electrical connector assemblies are configured to facilitate a direct shielding connection that minimizes the connection path and provides a more direct connection to plug/cable and/or foil/cable ground wire and mounting panel. The shielding assembly includes a modular voice/data/video connector that further includes a modular plug contact and a wrap-around shield contact. The modular plug contact can include both cable shield contacts and plug contacts.

Abstract: An optical transceiver includes an optical component (3) whose ground is integrated with a signal ground. The optical transceiver includes a conductor (51) that is electrically connected to the optical component (3), and a sheet-like insulator (52) disposed between the conductor (51) and a housing (1) such that a main surface thereof is positioned along an inner wall of the housing (1), and separating the signal ground and a frame ground on the side of the housing (1) from each other.

Abstract: An electrical plug connection is for electrically connecting a power source in a releasable manner to an electrical work apparatus. The plug connection includes at least one first electrical line for the purpose of transmitting electrical power and at least one second electrical line for the purpose of transmitting signals. The plug connection includes a plug with a plug body and one or more first plug contacts and a plug socket with first contact sockets, wherein the plug contacts of the first electrical line are arranged within the plug body. The plug contact of the second electrical line is in the form of an external contact in the region of an outer contour of the plug body, wherein a mating contact of the plug socket is associated with the external contact of the plug body. The external contact and the mating contact form a latching connection.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic apparatus including at least one electronic board provided with an external coupling connector and a radio transmission device comprising at least one antenna tuned to a predetermined frequency, the connector having a metal casing connected to an earth of the electronic apparatus. At least one metal tab is attached to the metal casing of the connector in order to project laterally from the casing so as to attenuate, in the vicinity of the antenna, a spurious electromagnetic field produced by the connector during operation, the tab having a length suitable for resonating at the predetermined frequency.

Abstract: A spring-loaded clamping connection for clamping an electrical conductor, having an insulating-material housing, a bus bar and a clamping spring. The clamping spring has a contact limb, a spring bow, a clamping limb and an operating section. The clamping limb has a clamping edge. The clamping edge forms, with the busbar, a clamping point for clamping the electrical conductor between the clamping edge and the busbar. An operating element is movably mounted in the insulating-material housing and designed to apply force to the operating section. The operating element is mounted in the insulating-material housing in a linearly displaceable manner and extends from the operating section of the clamping spring beyond a plane which is spanned by the bearing surface of the contact limb on the bus bar or on the insulating-material housing.

Abstract: A lock arm includes a pair of guide rails protruding toward side walls, extending in a detachment direction, and formed to have a part on the detachment direction side facing a direction away from a main body. A detection member includes a rib positioned on the detachment direction side of an abutment surface and positioned to be sandwiched between the main body and a locking protrusion, and is relatively movable with respect to a housing between a fixing position and the main locking position, the fixing position at which a distal end of a detection arm opposes a locking portion in the engagement direction, the locking protrusion is sandwiched between the rib and the main body while opposing the abutment surface in an insertion and removal direction, and a protruding body is positioned to oppose the part of the guide rail on the detachment direction side.

Abstract: Connector latch used to securely hold together a connector apparatus, such that the connector apparatus has at least a first connector assembly and a second connector assembly which can be mated together. Initially, after the connector latch is manufactured, the connector latch is in an undeflected position. After manufacture, the connector latch is subjected to a pre-mating deflection process, in order to move the connector latch into a preloaded position. After the pre-mating deflection process has been completed, the connector latch is locked in the preloaded position. The preloaded connector latch provides a number of desirable characteristics, including at least an extra loud “click” sound when the first connector assembly and the second connector assembly are mated together.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing holding electrical conductors and a coupling device mounted to the housing for coupling the electrical connector to a mating connector. The coupling device includes an elongated stem and first and second latch arms that are located at least proximate to ends of the stem. The latch arms extend from the stem and have hook tips at distal ends thereof. The coupling device further includes a return spring beam extending from the stem and located between the latch arms. The coupling device pivots between a locking position and a depressed position. The hook tips of the latch arms protrude beyond a mating interface surface of the housing a greater extent when in the locking position than when in the depressed position to latch onto the mating connector. The return spring beam engages the housing to bias the coupling device to the locking position.

Abstract: A connector comprises a housing and a lock connected to the housing. The lock has a base extending in a mating direction, a bend extending continuously from a rear end of the base in the mating direction and formed in a U-shape, and a press-fitting protrusion extending from an end of the bend opposite the base. The bend has a bend face facing in the mating direction and is separated from the housing by a bend gap. The press-fitting protrusion is press-fitted in the housing.

Abstract: Optical fiber connectors configured to allow ease of change of the connector polarity by providing lockable outer housing. In an embodiment, an optical fiber connector comprises an inner housing, a key disposed along a side of the inner housing, wherein the inner housing includes at least one protrusion configured to lock the key, and an outer housing disposed around at least a portion of the inner housing and the key. The outer housing may be configured to be pulled rearward relative to the inner housing, and further configured to unlock the key to allow slideably moving the key from a first position to a second position.

Abstract: Connector latch used to securely hold together a connector apparatus, such that the connector apparatus has at least a first connector assembly and a second connector assembly which can be mated together. Initially, after the connector latch is manufactured, the connector latch is in an undeflected position. After manufacture, the connector latch is subjected to a pre-mating deflection process, in order to deflect the connector latch into a preloaded position. After the pre-mating deflection process has been completed, the connector latch is locked in the preloaded position. The preloaded connector latch provides a number of desirable characteristics, including at least an extra loud “click” sound when the first connector assembly and the second connector assembly are mated together.

Abstract: An assembly comprises a connector and a sleeve. The connector includes a resilient locking member movable between an outwardly disposed locked position and an inwardly disposed unlocked position. The resilient locking member includes a button portion and a locking projection. A sleeve includes an aperture capable of engaging with the button portion of the resilient locking member. The sleeve is capable of sliding along the body of the connector and pushing down the button portion to unlock the resilient locking member so as to disengage the connector from its receptacle. The assembly further comprises a pair of stoppers provided on the sleeve and a pair of grooves provided on the connector. The pair of stoppers is engagable with the corresponding pair of grooves so that the connector is pulled out from the receptacle when a user continues to pull the sleeve backward after unlocking the resilient locking member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tool for releasing an engaged state in which a receptacle-side engagement section formed on a side surface of a receptacle provided on a substrate is engaged with a connector-side engagement section of an optical connector that is attachable to and detachable from the receptacle. The tool includes: release claws to be inserted into respective gaps, each gap being formed between a member arranged between a pair of engagement side plate parts each being provided with the connector-side engagement section, and each engagement side plate part; and a guide part that comes into opposition with a side surface of the optical connector or the receptacle. By bringing the guide part into opposition with the side surface and sliding the release claws toward the substrate, the engagement side plate parts are spread outward by the release claws and the engaged state is released.

Abstract: A connector module includes a connection housing including an adapter portion, a through slot cut through the adapter portion, a plurality of claws suspending inside the adapter portion and a retaining groove disposed inside the adapter portion, and a lead wire holder assembly including a guide tube inserted into the through slot of the connection housing, an endless groove extended around the periphery of the guide tube and forced into engagement with the claws of the connection housing, a locating block located on the guide tube and positioned in the retaining groove of the connection housing and a lead wire module fastened to the guide tube to hold lead wires inside the guide tube.

Abstract: A right angled coaxial electrical connector is provided and includes a housing having a first and second opening and a first terminal disposed within the internal cavity that is configured to be connected to a center conductor of a coaxial cable inserted in the first opening. The connector also includes a center contact disposed within the internal cavity, accessible through the second opening, and defining a corresponding second terminal configured to receive a tip of the first terminal. The connector additionally includes a conductive shield surrounding the center contact and disposed within the internal cavity and an insulator intermediate the shield and the center contact. The insulator defines a portal extending from the second opening to the location of the tip of the first terminal when fully seated within the second terminal. Methods of verifying proper assembly of the right angled coaxial electrical connector are also provided.

Abstract: An electronic device comprising: an housing; a tray detachably disposed in a slot formed in the housing, wherein the tray includes: a mounting portion adapted to receive a removable external component, a tray cover having a surface facing an exterior of the housing, and a connector formed between the mounting portion and the tray cover.

Abstract: A disclosed connector latch for latching a cable assembly to a connector includes a substantially planar body and has a width approximately equal to the cable assembly width. The connector latch includes a retention clip comprising first and second tabs. Each tab extends the latch body and terminates at a flange displaced above the latch body by a thickness of the cable assembly. The connector latch includes a clamp with first and second branches. Each branch includes a middle portion pivotally coupled to the latch body, a fang at a distal end of each branch, and pinch plates at a proximal end of each branch. The branches are configured with an unbiased state in which they engage a distal edge of a connector connected to the cable. The mass storage device may be an M.2 solid state drive and the device connector may be a serial ATA connector.

Abstract: A connector that reduces damage of a contact portion of a contact, caused by a frame portion of a card holder when the frame portion is inserted into or extracted from a holder accommodating portion of a connector main body. A connector includes a card holder that includes a frame portion having a card accommodating portion for accommodating a card, and a connector main body that is mounted on a printed substrate and has a holder accommodating portion for accommodating the card holder. The frame portion is provided with inclined portions for suppressing deformation of contact portions of contacts protruding into the holder accommodating portion, caused by a front side of the frame portion when the card holder is inserted into or extracted from the holder accommodating portion.

Abstract: A shielded plug connector for use with a cable having a plurality of conductors surrounded by a shield braid has an electrically nonconductive contact support and an electrically conductive shield sleeve surrounding the contact support. Respective contact members at ends of the electrical conductors are held in the shield sleeve. An electrically conductive one-piece shield shell extends from the shield braid at an end of the cable to the contact support surrounded by the shield sleeve in electrical contact with the shield sleeve and is formed along the cable with a throughgoing slot so as to be radially compressible. A compression ring or the like compresses the shield shell inward at the slot against the cable and the shield braid thereof.

Abstract: An RJ-45 insertion and extraction tool is disclosed that allows a user to plug and unplug an RJ-45 connector from an RJ-45 socket in a quick and easy way that does not disturb other cables plugged into adjacent sockets.

Abstract: An electric connector includes a first connector including a first housing in which an inner space is formed, and a second connector including a second housing insertable into the inner space, the first housing including in the inner space a lock engagement portion, the second housing including a lock arm having a lock projection to be engaged with the lock engagement portion, the first housing including in the inner space at least one rib extending in a first direction in which the second housing is inserted into the inner space, the lock arm being formed with a guide space into which the rib is able to be inserted when the second housing is inserted into the inner space.

Abstract: A pluggable optical transceiver, which is to be engaged with a rail prepared in the host system, is disclosed. The optical transceiver includes a housing that encloses optical and electrical components therein, a fastening screw that screws that engages the optical transceiver with the rail, and an actuator, which moves synchronously with the rotation of the fastening screw, protrudes from the side of the housing to be latched with the rail.

Abstract: A signal transmission cable has a cable including a dielectric layer and a metallic layer. The signal transmission cable further includes a connector having a chip with a terminal. The connector includes a substrate having an organic layer, and a portion of the organic layer extends from the substrate so as to form the dielectric layer of the cable. The metallic layer is located on the dielectric layer and is directly connected to the terminal.

Abstract: A network connector structure includes a connector body and a locking structure. The connector body encloses a conduction wire. The locking structure is attachable to the connector body and includes a withdrawal prevention section and a coupling section. When the network connector structure is inserted into a socket, the withdrawal prevention section of the locking structure is received in the socket in such a way that an engagement face of the engagement section engages and abuts a projection block of the socket to prevent the network connector structure from being withdrawn from the socket. The coupling section detachably mounts the locking structure to the connector body so as to allow for easy replacement.

Abstract: A thermal management system includes a distributor plate secured to and parallel to a circuit board. The circuit board has a module secured thereto and the distributor plate defines an area on an inner surface thereof secured to or otherwise in thermal contact with the module. Heat pipes embedded in the distributor plate include a portion over the module and a portion over the circuit board outward from the module. A portion of the heat pipes outward from the module may be substantially perpendicular to a direction of airflow between the circuit board and distributor plate. The module may be located closer to one edge of the circuit board and the heat pipes may according extend from adjacent that edge to an opposite edge of the circuit board. An inward facing surface may include fins extending toward the circuit board and the fins may be contoured to the circuit board.

Abstract: A plug for a data cable, has a conventional front plug element with a latching tongue, a plug element with a front sub-body which is attached to the plug element at the front end of the data cable in a tension-resistant manner to provide a high tensile strength, a rear sub-body, a forward-facing latching tongue protection element and a flexible kink protection element. An angularly curved actuating lever pushes onto the latching tongue and is guided at the other end inside an actuating lever guide, wherein, the plug is connected, an actuation side of the actuating lever lies on a front area of the latching tongue protection element, and wherein, pulling out at an area of the rear sub-body, the actuating lever is actuated, creating pressure on the latching tongue and releasing the lock connection, so that the data cable plug can be pulled out in an unlocked state.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for surge-current-resistant terminal contacting of electrical components (3), in particular components of rotationally symmetrical form, wherein the components, on the lateral surface thereof, have spaced-apart contacting portions (7), also comprising two U-shaped, electrically conductive contact pads (1) which have a partial surface (4) which is complementary to the contour of the respective contacting portion of the electrical component. According to the invention, each contact pad is assigned a U-shaped spring clip which likewise has a partial surface (5) which is complementary to the contour of the respective contacting portion of the electrical component, wherein said partial surface is provided in the connecting portion between legs (6, 6?) of the U-shaped spring clip.

Abstract: A fastening device of a plug-socket combination includes a plug structure and a socket structure. The socket structure has a side wall in which an insertion slot is formed. A plastic fastening plate includes a slit-defined barb formed on each of two sides of a lower end thereof. When the plastic fastening plate is inserted into the insertion slot, the slit-defined barbs are allowed to elastically expand to respectively engage pawls formed at a lower end of the slot. The plastic fastening plate has a free end on which a plastic pawl is formed. The plug projection of the plug structure, when jointed, through insertion, to the insertion recess of the socket structure, smoothly passes over the plastic pawl to allow the plastic pawl to spring into and thus fix the positioning cavity at the time when the positioning cavity and the plastic pawl are in alignment with each other.

Abstract: A power jack, comprising an insulating housing, a socket which set in the bottom of the insulating housing, a movable socket cover which covers the socket and an elastic device between the socket cover and the socket which for ejecting the cover; the housing has a pair of limiting portions each having a button assembled thereto; the socket cover has an elastic arm which could clamp the limiting portion, so as to lock the socket cover; the elastic arm can be pushed away from the limiting portion by the button, so that the cover can be removed away from the socket. Therefore, it is convenient and safe for users to extract the plug with single hand.

Abstract: A pluggable self locking connector includes a socket having a socket case and a plug having a plug shell and a snap fit portion coupled thereto. The socket case is formed with a depression on the inner wall. The outer wall of the snap fit portion is formed with a deformable resilient rib and a bump. The plug shell is formed with an opening for receiving the resilient rib and a resilient latch corresponding to the bump. The front end of the plug shell has a resilient positioning member. When the socket and plug mate, the resilient rib slides into the depression. When the socket and the plug separate, the resilient rib is confined within the depression and the resilient latch and the bump are engaged. The front end of the snap fit portion presses the resilient positioning member and the resilient positioning member is partially exposed.

Abstract: An electric connector includes a housing to be fit into a second electric connector, a lock arm resiliently deforming when the lock arm makes contact with an engagement part of the second electric connector, and thereafter, returning back to its original position, when the electric connector and the second electric connector are coupled to each other, a first detection terminal for detecting whether the electric connector and the second electric connector are electrically connected to each other, and a unit for assisting the lock arm to return back to the original position, the lock arm, the first detection terminal, and the unit being arranged in the housing, the detection terminal including a first portion to be fixed relative to the lock arm, and a second portion to make contact with a second detection terminal of the second electric connector.

Abstract: A lock arm (12) is cantilevered back from a front end part of a housing main body (11). The lock arm (12) includes an accommodating recess (31) that is open toward a deformation space (25) therefor and toward the back. When the housing main body (11) is connected properly to a mating housing (50) and a detector (70) is pushed from a standby position to a detection position, a part of the detector (70) is inserted into the accommodating recess (31).

Abstract: Disclosed is a cable connector comprising a male connector and a female connector, wherein the male connector includes a male base and a plurality of male terminals received in the male base, a rear end of the male base defining a resilient arm protruded beyond the back of the male base, a substantial middle of a top of the resilient arm protruding upward to form a locking block, a guiding ramp being formed at a rear end of the locking block and slantwise connecting the back and a top face of the locking block; a female connector includes a female base and a plurality of female terminals, a front face of the female base being concaved rearward to form a receiving chamber. The design is ensure that the male connector with the parent is not easy to quit after the engagement of the connector to avoid functional failure.

Abstract: The present invention provides an airbag connector system comprising an airbag squib connector adapted to be mated with a corresponding airbag squib socket, whereby the airbag squib connector comprises a connector housing with a connection tube. The connection tube is provided with at least one reversed locking arm adapted to lock the airbag squib connector to the airbag squib socket, whereby the reversed locking arm extends from a flexible torsion element provided at an insertion sided end of the connection tube in a direction essentially opposing the insertion direction of the airbag squib connector into the socket. Thereby, the flexible torsion element is adapted to deform and thereby enable a deflection of the reversed locking arm upon insertion of the airbag squib connector into the airbag squib socket.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments are directed to modular connector assemblies that generally include a connector and an attachment unit. The connector includes a connector housing, the connector housing including a first coupler element. The attachment unit includes an attachment unit housing, the attachment unit housing including a second coupler element. The first coupler element can be configured and dimensioned to interlock with the second coupler element for movably securing the connector to the attachment unit. Exemplary embodiments are also directed to methods and systems for modular connector assemblies.

Abstract: An aspect of the present disclosure relates to a system, which may include a faceplate and an electrical receptacle or switch. The faceplate may include a panel having a first surface, a second surface, and an opening defined in the panel providing communication between the first and second surfaces. The faceplate may also include an interrupter extending from the first surface of the panel having at least two interrupter contacts thereon and a first electrical circuit operatively coupled to the interrupter contacts. The electrical receptacle or switch may include a housing and a second electrical circuit, wherein the second electrical circuit is in communication with the first electrical circuit when the faceplate is mounted on the electrical receptacle or switch and the interrupter is configured to interrupt the second electrical circuit.

Abstract: There is provided a connector. A lock arm is connected at a leading end-side and a rear end-side of a housing, supported at both ends thereof along an insertion/pulling out direction with respect to an opposite connector housing, and elastically deformable with the connection parts with the housing serving as fulcrums. A locking claw is formed at the lock arm and locked into a locking hole of the opposite connector housing when inserting the housing into the opposite connector housing. The lock arm has a lock release part which releases a locked state of the locking claw to the locking hole by being pressed toward the rear end-side beyond the locking claw. A position of the fulcrum at the rear end-side is arranged at an opposite side to a protruding direction of the locking claw, compared to a position of the fulcrum at the leading end-side.

Abstract: The invention provides an electric socket and a bearing body therefor. The bearing body includes a housing for accommodating the electrically connecting terminal, having a plurality of sidewalls that are connected and a bottom; a baffled portion on one of the sidewalls; a rib provided on the sidewall and extending longitudinally from one side to the other side of the one of the sidewalls; and a plurality of conductive pins penetrating the bottom. When the electrically connecting terminal is fit into the housing, the baffled portion opposes against the fastener of the electrically connecting terminal, and the rib is located against an outer surface of the electrically connecting terminal, thereby preventing detachment of the electrically connecting terminal from the electric socket.