Retaining Means Comprising Helically Threaded Member Patents (Class 439/359)
  • Patent number: 10739833
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a connector assembly which includes a first connector module, a second connector module and a connection assistance module. The first connector module includes a first carrier and two first connectors which are fixed to the first carrier. The second connector module includes a second carrier and two second connectors which are fixed to the second carrier. The second connectors are respectively and detachably connected to the first connectors. The connection assistance module includes a rotatable component and an assembled component respectively disposed on the first carrier and the second carrier. The rotatable component has an inclined surface, and the assembled component has an engaging portion. When the rotatable component is rotated, the engaging portion is guided by the inclined surface so that the first carrier is moved toward or away from the second carrier, allowing the first connectors to be detachably connected to the second connectors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: COOLER MASTER CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chun-Yu Chai, Wen-Hong Chen, Chien-Liang Lin, Chia-Hao Sung, Hsin-Hung Chen
  • Patent number: 10374373
    Abstract: A connector fixing structure having a transmission plug and an adapter plug; wherein the transmission plug is respectively set with a first magnetic element, a guide slot, and a positioning groove; and the adapter plug is respectively set with a signal jack, a second magnetic element, a protruding block, and a resilient piece at the positions of the connection section. The first plug of small size set in the transmission plug can electrically connected with the signal jack. And, the first magnetic element and the second magnetic element can be mutually adsorbed, the protruding block can be mutually combined, and the positioning groove can be mutually engaged with the resilient piece. Therefore, the multi-point stable combination between the transmission plug and the adapter plug is achieved. It also enables the first plug to perform the connection ability after the second plug penetrates through the fitting hole of smaller size.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Inventor: Chi-Wei Lo
  • Patent number: 9853395
    Abstract: A connector includes a connector main, a male screw member and a screw holding member. The connector main selectively connectable with a mating connector having a female screw portion and another mating connector having no female screw portion in a predetermined direction. The screw holding member holds the male screw member. The screw holding member has a male screw seat which is brought into contact with a female screw seat when the male screw member is connected with the female screw portion. The screw holding member is attached to the connector main and relatively moveable with respect to the connector main in the predetermined direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, LIMITED
    Inventors: Yukitaka Tanaka, Akira Kimura, Yoshihide Kuroki
  • Patent number: 9711888
    Abstract: A cable assembly with connector includes: a housing provided with a mate connector opposing part provided on a front side and a cable part provided on a rear side having a cable opening formed; a conductive contactor provided on the mate connector opposing part side of the housing; a cable disposed in the housing via the cable opening and electrically connected to the contactor; a rear faceplate disposed on the cable part on the rear side of the housing and aligned with the cable opening; and a front faceplate disposed on the mate connector opposing part on the front side of the housing and enclosing a housing front face portion; wherein the housing is interposed between the rear faceplate and the front faceplate, and the front faceplate is fixed to the rear faceplate by at least one fixing member extending in the front and rear direction in the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: 3M Innovative Properties Company
    Inventor: Toshiyuki Sawabe
  • Patent number: 9640882
    Abstract: A connector including a female pin and a male pin is disclosed, wherein the female pin includes a first elastic sheet seat and an elastic sheet, the first elastic sheet seat is provided with a first seat hole, a pin bar extending-out hole, and a guide transition hole communicated with the first seat hole and the pin bar extending-out hole. The elastic sheet is assembled inside the first seat hole. The male pin includes a base and a pin bar fastened to the base. The pin bar includes a large-diameter part and a small-diameter part, wherein the large-diameter part is used to fit a clamping portion of the elastic sheet, and wherein the small-diameter part is used to fit the pin bar extending-out hole. A guide transition hole and a pin bar extending-out hole of a first elastic sheet seat achieve a guiding function for insertion of a pin bar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Dong Wang, Qingshe Wu
  • Publication number: 20150132986
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connection system of a means for generating electrical energy from regenerative sources, in particular from a wind turbine, comprising a first connection piece which can be joined to an end of a first cable, a longitudinal axis of the first cable determining a first longitudinal axis and a second connection piece which can be joined to an end of a second cable or to a second end of the first cable, a longitudinal axis of the first or second cable determining a second longitudinal axis, wherein the first connection piece has a seat, formed for a projection of the second connection piece, and the second connection piece has the projection corresponding to the seat, and wherein the projection can be arranged in the seat to form an electrically conductive connection between the connection pieces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2013
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventor: Jens Schumacher
  • Publication number: 20150099389
    Abstract: A grounding member (20) is formed with a receiving hole (23), and a ground terminal fitting (10) is formed with a cantilevered lock (13) including a step (13B). The lock (13) is locked to the receiving hole (23) with the step (13B) contact with a stopper (24) of the receiving hole (23). In tightening a first bolt (51) at a first mounting hole (151) and a first female screw hole (51), a rotational force in a direction to bring the step (13B) into contact with the stopper (24) is applied to a terminal main body (11). Butting portions (14) protrude from side edges (13D) of the lock (13) and prevent following rotation of the terminal main body (11) by contacting receiving surfaces (25) when the first bolt (51) is tightened.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Takashi Nobukuni
  • Publication number: 20150099388
    Abstract: A connection structure connects a plate-like terminal main body (11) on the ground terminal fitting (10) in surface contact with a grounding member (20) that has female screw holes (41, 42) and a receiving portion (23). A wire connecting portion (12) on the ground terminal fitting (10) is connected to a wire (60). A lock (13) on the terminal main body (11) engages the receiving portion (23) and is on an axis line extension (70) of the wire (60). Mounting holes (151, 152) formed on the terminal main body (11) and aligned with the female screw holes (41, 42) by locking the lock (13) to the receiving portion (23). The ground terminal fitting (10) is connected to the grounding member (20) by screwing bolts (51, 52) inserted through the mounting holes (151, 152) into the female screw holes (41, 42).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2014
    Publication date: April 9, 2015
    Inventor: Takashi Nobukuni
  • Patent number: 8986038
    Abstract: A cable connector includes a housing and a first screwed cable gland for receiving a first cable and a second screwed cable gland for receiving a second cable, wherein a contact device is provided on which the first cable can be connected to the second cable. A detent device is provided, which, when one of the screwed cable glands is screwed to the housing, latches the contact device to the screwed cable gland such that the cables are received on the housing in a contact-safe manner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventor: Jens Franke
  • Patent number: 8944840
    Abstract: An improved lamp connector comprises a base, a first cooperating member, a retainer, and a second cooperating member having a bulbous female connector being larger in size than an aperture formed by the a ridge on the retainer. The first and second cooperating members are operatively connected via male and female connectors to energize a UV lamp connected to the distal portion of the first cooperating member. The UV lamp cannot be removed from its housing while energized because the second cooperating member must be detached from the first cooperating member in order for the retainer to be removed. The retainer must be removed in order to remove the first cooperating member to gain access to the UV lamp.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignee: ATG R&D Limited
    Inventors: Chris Orritt, Richard Joshi
  • Publication number: 20140342593
    Abstract: A sealed electrical receptacle connector, either male or female, includes, in combination, a bushing and a shell threadably coupled together in an end-to-end manner. The bushing is adapted to receive a cable having plural conductors arranged in a spaced manner and separated from another along their respective lengths by an elongated nonconductive insert having plural radi ally extending spaced members, each disposed between a pair of adjacent conductors. A split washer is disposed between and in abutting contact with adjacent inner end portions of the receptacle and the shell and includes a slot extending therethrough. The split washer facilitates receptacle connector assembly and its slot is adapted to receive the plural conductors and an elongated axial strength member, such as a multi-strand steel cable, disposed within and along the length of the nonconductive insert to provide the receptacle connector and cable combination with high strength.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 7, 2011
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: Woodhead Industries, Inc
    Inventors: Joseph F. Murphy, Randall G. Stone
  • Publication number: 20140342594
    Abstract: A coaxial interface port accessory and port comprises, in one embodiment, a conductor portion configured to: (i) electrically communicate with a grounding conductor of a coaxial cable connector, (ii) axially engage a working surface of the coaxial cable connector to couple the connector to a coaxial interface port, and (iii) rotationally disengage the working surface the threaded coupler of the coaxial cable connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2014
    Publication date: November 20, 2014
    Applicant: PPC Broadband, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah P. Montena
  • Publication number: 20140322954
    Abstract: A terminal device used in grounding direct current electrical components, such as audio amplifiers, having a metal contact plate provided with a first opening sized to receive a securing screw and having a second opening sized to receive a locking screw used to attach the terminal device to a metal member of another structure, wherein the first opening is positioned relative to the second opening so that with the securing screw attaching the metal contact plate to a grounding surface, the head of the locking screw will contact and apply anti-rotational forces against the head of the securing screw when the locking screw is also screwed into the grounding surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2011
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventor: Earl A. Lirette, III
  • Patent number: 8821182
    Abstract: An electrical connector for an electrical connection is disclosed, comprising a female receptacle to connect to either a male shorting cap or a male plug. The male plug and female receptacle can be fastened to a standard knockout in a light fixture. The male plug and female receptacle have alignment means such that they can only fit together one way, and once together are positively connected by means of a twist-lock ring. The male plug is connected to the female receptacle by aligning the two fins to the two corresponding grooves, and pushing inward such that the protrusions of the female receptacle pass through the indentations in the ring of the male plug. The twist-lock ring is turned and the nubs on the protrusions engage the notches of the female receptacle, creating a removable twist-lock ring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: J2 Light Inc.
    Inventors: Jeff Hayman, Jeremy MacGillivray, Kevin Bailey, John Kim
  • Publication number: 20140227900
    Abstract: A connector includes a shell having a mating end configured to be mated with a mating connector and that holds at least one contact. A coupling mechanism is rotatable about the shell. The coupling mechanism includes an inner coupling nut and an outer coupling nut separate from the inner coupling nut. The inner coupling nut has threads configured to be threadably coupled to a mating connector. The inner coupling nut has a track defined by track walls formed into an outer surface of the inner coupling nut. The outer coupling nut has a cavity receiving the inner coupling nut. The outer coupling nut has a post extending into the cavity and being received in the track. The post engages the track walls and is released from the track wall into the track when the connector is fully mated to the mating connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Dwight David Zitsch, James Patrick Mosier, Soren Grinderslev
  • Publication number: 20140227901
    Abstract: A connector includes a shell and a coupling mechanism rotatably coupled thereto. The coupling mechanism includes an inner coupling nut and an outer coupling nut separate from the inner coupling nut. The inner coupling nut has internal threads configured to be threadably coupled to a mating connector. The inner coupling nut has a plurality of ramped steps disposed at different circumferential positions along the rear. The outer coupling nut has a detent successively engaging the ramped steps as the outer coupling nut is rotated in a tightening direction. The detent is released from the corresponding ramped step when the connector is fully mated to the mating connector. The detent engages a corresponding ramped step as the outer coupling nut is rotated in an untightening direction causing the inner coupling nut to rotate in the untightening direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: August 14, 2014
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: James Patrick Mosier, Dwight David Zitsch, Soren Grinderslev
  • Publication number: 20140220810
    Abstract: A Sub-D connector has a base sheet, to which a plug connector is fastened, and positioning journals for positioning on a printed circuit board and lateral fastening openings for receiving fastening screws or fastening pins, wherein the base sheet comprises lateral tabs which are bent twice essentially at a right angle and surround a plug connector housing at the edges. In the state where the tabs are bent twice, the fastening openings on the front and rear side of the connector are covered by the tabs and the positioning journals are arranged on the part of the tabs which is bent once.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: ERNI ELECTRONICS GMBH
    Inventor: Juergen Lappoehn
  • Publication number: 20140212739
    Abstract: Provided is a terminal portion for storage batteries that allows a nut to be fixed thereto easily and reliably so that the nut does not fall therefrom, and that allows a bolt to be inserted into the nut by selecting either one of the upper surface or the front surface, or two or more points at the same time when connecting an external lead wire to a storage battery even if the nut is fixed to the terminal portion, and a storage battery including such a terminal portion for storage batteries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 31, 2014
    Applicant: GS YUASA INTERNATIONAL LTD.
    Inventors: Aya Harada, Eiji Hojo, Yasuhide Nakayama, Shin Osaki, Hiroshi Okumura, Katsuya Noguchi
  • Publication number: 20140199877
    Abstract: A digital card connector assembly (10) for mounting to a panel (100) having a slot (101) whereby a digital card (90) may be inserted into the digital card connector assembly to communicate with an electronic device (95). The digital card connector assembly includes a connector body (10), a cable assembly (50), and a radio frequency (RF) shield (30). The connector body has a plurality of electrical contacts configured to make contact with a plurality of electrical contacts of the digital card when the digital card is inserted into the digital card connector assembly. The cable assembly has a plurality of electrical conductors (87) electrically connected to the plurality of electrical contacts of the connector body. The RF shield is affixed to the connector body and is configured to make electrical contact with the panel when the digital card connector assembly is mounted to the panel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2014
    Publication date: July 17, 2014
    Applicant: Genesis Technology USA, Inc.
    Inventors: Tao Chuan Chen, Ronald L. Hodge, William Gray Vallely
  • Publication number: 20140179148
    Abstract: A coil spring locking connector offering multiple groove geometries to allow multiple connection positions along the direction of insertion is disclosed. A connector with an external spring access opening is also disclosed formed through the housing wall surface. The opening allows access to the coil spring to allow removal of the spring from the connector prior to removal of the connector from a locked position to prevent potential damage to connector components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2013
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicant: Bal Seal Engineering, Inc.
    Inventor: Michelle Huang
  • Publication number: 20140179149
    Abstract: A cable connection component for electrically conductively connecting a cable, having a union nut with an internal thread and a core receiving and guiding part with a plurality of incisions. At least one core and core insulation inserted into the core receiving and guiding part are severed by terminals arranged in the connection body and enter the incisions in the core receiving and guiding part and contact is made with the core conductors when a first thread of the union nut is screwed onto a connection body. A connected cable can be released with less effort by the union nut having a second internal thread with a thread pitch that is less than the thread pitch of the first internal thread. The core receiving and guiding part has a radially running collar which is matched to the profile of the threading of the second internal thread and interacts with it.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2012
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Inventors: Cord Starke, Valeri Reimchen
  • Publication number: 20140162486
    Abstract: A terminal block includes a terminal portion having an end surface formed with a screw hole and a peripheral surface, a terminal connection joint including a tubular portion having an inner peripheral surface which faces the peripheral surface of the terminal portion, a contact portion having a first contact surface which comes into contact with the end surface of the terminal portion and a second contact surface which comes into contact with a plate-like terminal and a clamping portion for clamping the plate-like terminal between the contact portion and the clamping portion, a fixing bolt including an externally threaded portion to be threadably engaged with the screw hole and a head portion for pressing the clamping portion in a direction to press the plate-like terminal. The contact portion is configured to press the plate-like terminal by being elastically supported on the tubular portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2013
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: NABTESCO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tsutomu Yasui, Shigeo Hokazono
  • Publication number: 20140120761
    Abstract: A plug connector comprises a terminal module and a connecting module. The connecting module comprises a shelter having a bump arranged on an outer wall thereof, a fixing nut screwing on one end of the shelter, a socket holder having a ridge arranged on an inner wall thereof, and a spring. The terminal module is inserted into the shelter. The shelter is inserted into the socket holder, and the ridge is disposed between the bump and the fixing nut for enabling the socket holder to move relative to the shelter. The shelter, the fixing nut, and the socket holder define an accommodating space. The spring is arranged in the accommodating space, wherein two opposite ends of the spring are respectively abutted on the ridge and the fixing nut for providing an elastic force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: GT CONTACT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JUI-JUNG CHIU, CHIH-CHENG TSAI
  • Publication number: 20140113478
    Abstract: An interconnect for an internal device, such as a speaker, coupling power from a flexible connector to the speaker at two or more terminals. The interconnect includes a flexible element, such as a “minus” terminal, and a second element, such as a “plus” terminal, which are coupled to corresponding terminals on the flexible connector. A screw can be threaded through a hole in the flexible element, the corresponding terminals, and can be terminated at the second element. The screw presses the “minus” terminal and the “plus” terminal into their corresponding terminals, making an electrical connection and a physical connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Apple Inc.
    Inventors: Alex Yeung, Carl Peterson, Julio Quintero, Kevin Gibbs
  • Publication number: 20140057480
    Abstract: A connector can prevent, at a low cost, a phenomenon that a crack develops in a resin molded member to which a screwing plate portion of a terminal fitting is fixed due to a bending displacement of the screwing plate portion caused by fastening force of the screwing when the screwing plate portion is screwed to a terminal stage. A plate portion fixing portion 31, to which a screwing plate portion 11 of a terminal fitting 10 is fixed, of the connector housing 30 has a terminal escape space 31a adjacent to the screwing plate portion 11 on a destination side in a direction of fastening to a terminal stage 40. The terminal escape space 31a permits a bending displacement of the screwing plate portion 11 in the fastening direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2012
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Toru Suzuki, Hajime Kato
  • Publication number: 20130295790
    Abstract: A disconnectable joint system includes first and second connectors and a coupling fastener. The first connector defines a first conductor bore to receive a first cable conductor, and a first coupling portion including a first coupling bore and a first integral interlock feature. The second connector defines a second conductor bore to receive a second cable conductor, and a second coupling portion including a second coupling bore and a second integral interlock feature. The first and second coupling portions are mateable in an interlocked position wherein the first and second interlock features are interlocked with one another, the first and second coupling bores are substantially aligned, and the coupling fastener can be inserted through the first and second coupling bores and tightened to securely couple the first and second connectors to one another. The first and second connectors can be separated upon removal of the coupling fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 7, 2013
    Inventors: Jonathan Conrad Cornelius, Edward O'Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20130280944
    Abstract: A socket has top side pins that may form electrical connections to a central processing unit chip, and a bottom side ball grid array of discrete, electrically-conductive metal surfaces. Differently-keyed setoff apertures are formed through the socket that when disposed about corresponding standoffs projecting upward from a planar circuit board align the socket ball grid array surfaces with grid array pad connections on the circuit board. Retaining screws passing through the socket setoff apertures, when tightened into the planar board standoffs, bring a heat-sink downward with compressive force against the socket top side. The socket responsively brings the ball grid array into compressive electrical contact connections with the grid array pad connections on the circuit board, and also compresses a against the planar board. The resilient ring may thereby form a seal about the compressively-connected ball grid array and circuit board pads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2012
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation
    Inventors: Jonathan K. Grice, Emil P. Parker, Shelby H. Williams
  • Publication number: 20130260600
    Abstract: A bolt (10) includes a flange (14) that bulges radially out near a head (12) at one axial end. The flange (14) contacts a second connector (60) at a proper connection to prevent further tightening. A stepped recess (16) is located between the head (12) and a screw portion (13), and is recessed sufficiently to fracture when an excessive tightening torque is applied. A retaining groove (18) is located between the stepped recess (16) and the screw portion (13) and is recessed radially inwardly and receives a retaining ring (80) for preventing detachment of the bolt (10) from a first connector (40) by contacting the first connector (40) before connection. Seal grooves (15) are located between the stepped recess (16) and the flange (14) for receiving seals (30) to be held in close contact with the first connector (40) in a liquid-tight manner at the time of proper connection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 3, 2013
    Applicant: SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD.
    Inventor: Takahiro Shibata
  • Patent number: 8545153
    Abstract: A fastener and a fastener system using the fastener are disclosed. The fastener has an elongated shank having a thread formed at one end and a annular recess formed adjacent the threaded portion to define a leading and trailing abutment surface. The thread guides the fastener into engagement with one or more components having thread engagement features and the annular recess permits the free spinning of the fastener without further tightening after the thread engagement features have advanced past the thread. The fastening system includes the fastener and a component to be fastened having a passageway for accepting the fastener formed by at least two flanges engageable in the thread and engageable in the annular recess of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark W. Smith, Leon E. Garay
  • Publication number: 20130210262
    Abstract: A connector is provided, which is configured for being connected to a similar connector. The connector has a global cylindrical shape around a longitudinal axis and includes a connection zone having comprising at least one electrical contact. A housing extends at least partly around the connection zone and has at least two projecting members. A cylindrical locking nut surrounds the housing and is at least partly movable relative to the housing. The housing and the locking nut are configured for respectively cooperating with corresponding locking nut and housing of the similar connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2013
    Publication date: August 15, 2013
    Applicant: SERCEL
    Inventor: SERCEL
  • Publication number: 20130183848
    Abstract: A cable connector includes a housing and a first screwed cable gland for receiving a first cable and a second screwed cable gland for receiving a second cable, wherein a contact device is provided on which the first cable can be connected to the second cable. A detent device is provided, which, when one of the screwed cable glands is screwed to the housing, latches the contact device to the screwed cable gland such that the cables are received on the housing in a contact-safe manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventor: Jens Franke
  • Patent number: 8475200
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a cable insertion (1) for connecting a cable (7) to a housing (10). The cable insertion (1) includes a connection device (2) having a cantilever-like element (14) having a mounting fixture (11) on the front end thereof for mounting a mating part (3) attached to a jacket (12) of the cable (7). A securing means (4) secures the fixture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Huber + Suhner AG
    Inventors: Daniel Greub, Laif Gadmer, Martin Michael Strasser, Michael Lothar Völker
  • Publication number: 20130122733
    Abstract: A cable connection, preferably for photovoltaic systems, having a contact housing and a connection housing. The connection housing can be connected to the contact housing and serves to accommodate a cable which can be configured as required and has a conductor. The connection housing is intended to accommodate the cable which is to be connected and has the conductor. A contact needle for making contact with the conductor of the cable which is to be connected is arranged on the contact housing and a spring device is intended to radially surround the conductor and the contact needle and to press together said conductor and contact needle in a spring-elastic manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO KG
    Inventors: Juergen Feye-Hohmann, Thomas Scheib
  • Publication number: 20130109222
    Abstract: A cable connector retaining device sleevedly adaptable over a high definition multimedia interface connector includes at least one engaging member and a housing. The housing includes a plate portion, an abutting portion and a fixing portion. The abutting portion is arranged on a back portion of the plate portion for establishing pressing contact against the back portion of the connector. The fixing portion receptive of the engaging member is arranged on a front portion of the plate portion. The engaging member is connectable to the multimedia device through the fixing portion. The plate portion and the fixing portion cooperatively define a notch having a cross sectional dimension greater than that of the high definition multimedia interface connector. The retaining device is adaptable on connectors of different specifications, hence, bringing fewer disturbances to users in selection of the connectors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2012
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: NUETEQ TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: HUI-CHIH CHANG
  • Publication number: 20130095689
    Abstract: An electrical connector for an electrical connection is disclosed, comprising a female receptacle to connect to either a male shorting cap or a male plug. The male plug and female receptacle can be fastened to a standard knockout in a light fixture. The male plug and female receptacle have alignment means such that they can only fit together one way, and once together are positively connected by means of a twist-lock ring. The male plug is connected to the female receptacle by aligning the two fins to the two corresponding grooves, and pushing inward such that the protrusions of the female receptacle pass through the indentations in the ring of the male plug. The twist-lock ring is turned and the nubs on the protrusions engage the notches of the female receptacle, creating a removable twist-lock ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2012
    Publication date: April 18, 2013
    Applicant: GREEN-LIGHTS INC.
    Inventors: Jeff Hayman, Jeremy MacGillivray, Kevin Bailey, John Kim
  • Publication number: 20130072047
    Abstract: A fastening arrangement having a first fastening part which is connected to a metal sheet and has a first threaded section, and having a second fastening part which has a second threaded section which engages with the first threaded section, with the fastening parts fixing an electrical connecting part such that an electrical connection is formed between the connecting part and the metal sheet. A cover part is fixed to the first fastening part in an end position and, in a covering position, has covered at least a part of the first threaded section until the second threaded section has engaged with the first threaded section and, in the process, the cover part has been moved from the covering position to the end position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2012
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Inventors: Reinhold Opper, Jochen Hain
  • Patent number: 8348692
    Abstract: A multi-conductor cable connector comprising a connector engagement portion including: a rotatable outer housing, a threaded insert radially disposed within the outer housing, wherein the threaded insert has a slot therethrough, a key feature integral with the rotatable outer housing, the key feature configured to fit within the slot of the threaded insert, and a plurality of electrical contacts, wherein rotational movement of the rotatable housing is translated to axial movement of the threaded insert to securably engage a matingly corresponding multi-conductor cable connector. A multi-conductor cable connection pair is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2013
    Assignee: John Mezzalingua Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • Patent number: 8323047
    Abstract: An extension cordset assembly includes a receptacle and a sealing gasket. The receptacle includes a receptacle main body, a receptacle connecting interface and first and second spade mating holes extending into the receptacle main body from the receptacle connecting interface. The receptacle is configured to mate with a plug having a standard spade configuration. The sealing gasket is positioned on the receptacle connecting interface and includes first and second spade openings aligned with the first and second spade mating holes, respectively. The sealing gasket is configured to provide a water-resistant seal between the receptacle and the plug.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Allied Precision Industries, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas K. Reusche, Philip E. Chumbley
  • Patent number: 8251731
    Abstract: A multiple contact connector interfaces between an implanted medical device and an implanted cable or lead. A connector connects between multiple implanted leads, each of which has multiple independent conductors. The connection system is a planar array of male connector pins on one portion, and a matching array of female connector receptacles on a second portion. Alignment via alignment features and pressing together the portions allows pins to engage with the receptacles providing a secure electrical connection. Sealing features on the connector apparatus seal out external fluids and isolate fluid present in the connector apparatus prior to mating, which electrically isolates each pin and its corresponding receptacle from other pin and receptacle pairs. Latching features retains the relative position of the pins, receptacle, and the positioning of the fluid seals, and is reversible for removal of the connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignee: Deringer-Ney, Inc.
    Inventors: Garth W. Boyd, Michael Poppy, Michael Grant
  • Publication number: 20120178280
    Abstract: Disclosed is an arrangement for electrically contacting a component, in particular a capacitor for a power converter of a rail vehicle, wherein the component includes a protruding pin for applying and/or positioning parts in order to produce the electrical contact. The arrangement a first element which has a through-bore extending in a longitudinal direction therethrough for inserting the pin, a second element which has a through-bore extending in a longitudinal direction therethrough for inserting the pin, and a contact plate of an electrically conductive material, which comprises a contact plate end region. The contact plate end region has a slot extending from a free end into the contact plate end region and the width of the slot is sufficiently large to accommodate the pin.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2010
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Applicant: BOMBARDIER TRANSPORTATION GMBH
    Inventor: Rudolf Schuppli
  • Publication number: 20120135629
    Abstract: A multi-conductor cable connector comprising a connector engagement portion including: a rotatable outer housing, a threaded insert radially disposed within the outer housing, wherein the threaded insert has a slot therethrough, a key feature integral with the rotatable outer housing, the key feature configured to fit within the slot of the threaded insert, and a plurality of electrical contacts, wherein rotational movement of the rotatable housing is translated to axial movement of the threaded insert to securably engage a matingly corresponding multi-conductor cable connector. A multi-conductor cable connection pair is also provided. Furthermore, an associated method is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2010
    Publication date: May 31, 2012
    Applicant: JOHN MEZZALINGUA ASSOCIATES, INC.
    Inventor: Noah Montena
  • Publication number: 20120040553
    Abstract: There is provided a connector 1 connected to a mating connector, fixed in a case of a motor, comprising: an outer housing 5 attached to the case; a first inner housing 6 accommodating a first terminal 20 engaging to the mating connector, being accommodated in the outer housing 5 movably in the engaging direction Y of the first terminal 20 and in the intersectional direction of the engaging direction Y; a first inner connector 6 engaging to the mating connector; a second inner housing 10 accommodating a second terminal 11 electrically connected to a electric circuit in the case and being fixed in the outer housing 5 and a braided wire 90, and further including a connection portion 9 connecting the first terminal 20 and the second terminal 11 and a packing 7 attached to the first inner housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: February 16, 2012
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventor: Harunori Tashiro
  • Publication number: 20120021634
    Abstract: The invention relates to a device for connecting two electrical conductors (4, 5), comprising a metallic clamp (1) that is designed as a pipe section and that comprises in the wall thereof at least two through holes provided with a thread for receiving clamping screws (2) provided with an external thread. In the pipe section of the clamp (1), at least one central through hole provided with a thread is furnished between the two through holes in order to receive a fixing screw (3) provided with an external thread, wherein the fixing screw has a tapered, approximately wedge-shaped tip (11), which, in the assembled position, lies rigidly against the end faces of the two conductors (4, 5) inserted into the pipe section. The tip (11) provided with an external thread is screwed into a hole (10) of the fixing screw (3) provided with an internal thread, and the external thread of the tip (1) runs opposite to the external thread of the fixing screw (3).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Gert Stauch, Volker Markgraf, Peter Groetsch
  • Publication number: 20120021635
    Abstract: The present invention provides a device for connecting a first electric cable to a second electric cable, said device comprising: a first cable lug which comprises a first connection portion for electrically contacting the first electric cable and a socket portion having a conical socket; a second cable lug which comprises a second connection portion for electrically contacting the second electric cable and a plug portion having a conical plug; wherein the plug can be inserted into the socket and conductively contacted therewith in order to connect the first cable to the second cable in an electrically conductive manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventors: Detlef Tiegs, Merten Helms
  • Patent number: 8092247
    Abstract: A power plug structure is provided. The present invention includes a loop inductor, a top cover, a bottom cover, a terminal holder, a metal shell and a cable. The top cover and the bottom cover are vertically engaged with each other to form a space to accommodate the loop inductor. The terminal holder has a plate and a group of press-fit holes penetrating the plate. An upper press-fit hook of the top cover and a lower press-fit hook of the bottom cover are inserted into the press-fit holes from the rear side of the terminal holder to press-fit with the plate. The metal shell shelters the top cover and bottom cover. The cable has a plurality of wires respectively electrical connecting with wire grippers of the top cover. The abovementioned power plug structure is easy to assemble and has a wave-filtering function and a reliable structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2012
    Assignee: Longwell Company
    Inventor: Ming-Fu Chien
  • Publication number: 20110318953
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shear fastener for an electrical connector. The fastener includes a head from which a threaded shaft extends. The head defines a pair of polygonal portions separated by a recess so that an endmost one of the polygonal portions can be separated from the fastener by shearing as the fastener is tightened within the connector. Separation of opposite flats of the endmost polygonal portion is different (e.g. greater) than separation of opposite flats of the other polygonal portion. In one embodiment, the engagement socket of a pneumatic wrench can slip over the polygonal portions and rotate through 360° when rapidly tightening the fastener whilst engaging with the endmost polygonal portion, without engaging with the other polygonal portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Inventor: Robert James Battle
  • Publication number: 20110294335
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector with a first and a second sub-assembly. The first sub-assembly comprises a contact area for receiving a conductor end and for establishing an electrical contact with the received conductor end. The first sub-assembly further comprises a clamping device for clamping the conductor in the contact area. The second sub-assembly comprises a hollow body with a hollow space for receiving the contact area. The first and the second sub-assemblies are made as one piece and are configured to release the clamping device in the open state for manually clamping the conductor end, and to electrically insulate the contact area including the clamping device in the closed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: PHOENIX CONTACT GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Mehmet Sagdic, Stefan Giefers
  • Publication number: 20110111619
    Abstract: An interface having a receiver and a test adapter. The receiver has a body and a latch post connected to the body. The latch post has a body, a neck, and a tip with the tip being larger than the neck. The test adapter has a frame and an engagement assembly. The engagement assembly has a drive shaft having first and second ends, a drive knob connected to the first end of the drive shaft, a drive nut connected to the drift shaft near the second end of the drive shaft. The drive nut has a threaded interior portion. The drive assembly further has a drive screw and a drive screw housing. The drive screw has a threaded exterior portion such that the threaded exterior portion of the drive screw engages with the threaded interior portions of the drive nut. A spring extends from the drive screw longitudinally away from the threaded portion of the drive screw. The spring has an enlarged portion at its distal end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2010
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Inventors: Jeffery P. Stowers, Randall C. Garman, Randall L. Herron, Darryl M. Ashby
  • Publication number: 20110070764
    Abstract: Provided are means for locking a fastening screw of a connector, such as a locking cap for a connector-fastening screw that comprises a main body having a receiving hole, a contact part of the main body for control of rotation of the main body, and an indicator part of the main body for making possible visual recognition of rotation of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Takuro Miya
  • Publication number: 20110070761
    Abstract: There is provided a harness connector comprising: a first terminal housing with plural first connector terminals aligned and accommodated therein; a second terminal housing with plural second connector terminals aligned and accommodated therein, the second terminal housing being engaged with the first terminal housing in use, each of the first connector terminals being connected with a counterpart one of the second connector terminals; and a pressing member, wherein: when the first and second terminal housings are engaged with each other, the first and second connector terminals are alternately stacked in such a manner as to provide a stack of plural terminal pairs consisting of a different one of the first connector terminals and its counterpart second connector terminal; the first and second connector terminals of each terminal pair are fixed each other by the pressing member and are electrically connected; and neighboring terminal pairs are electrically insulated from each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: HideakI TAKEHARA