Abstract: A cable connector (100) in accordance with the present invention includes an insulative housing (1) defining a number of passageways (13) therethrough, a number of contacts (2) assembled to the insulative housing and respectively received in the passageways, a cable (5) including a number of conductors (50) respectively electrically connecting with connecting portions of the contacts to form a number of junctions, a cover (6) enclosing the rear end of the housing (1) and junctions between the contacts (2) and the cable (5), the cover (6) having a mating face (620) having at least a longer edge (622) and a projection (621) formed on outer periphery of the cover (6) with front surface coplanar with the mating face of the cover the projection and defining a fastening hole (6210) therethrough; and a fastening member (7) inserted into the cover and coupling with the fastening hole (6210) for fastening the cable connector (100) to a coupling device.

Abstract: In a lever-fitting type connector, a moving plate is accommodated in a hood part of the male connector housing. The moving plate includes a plurality of temporary engagement parts that can be slidably and temporarily engaged with the male connector housing. These temporary engagement parts are arranged on lines perpendicular to a center axis of a lever in engagement with the male connector housing. The temporary engagement part is positioned on one side of the center axis, while the other temporary engagement parts are positioned on the other side of the center axis.

Abstract: The connecting apparatus for facilitating installing, maintaining and replacing light bulbs comprises a non-conductive base grip including two electrodes manufactured from conductive material embedded in the base grip. The two electrically conductive electrodes are electrically isolated from each other and comprise a clamping structure and a prong. The clamping structure is designed to “clamp” or “grip” onto posts or screws on a light bulb. The prong provides a point for “hot” and “neutral” electrical leads to enter or leave the connecting apparatus. The clamping structures are applied with slight pressure to posts or screws on a light bulb and remain applied through the use of a gripping force or friction.

Abstract: An automotive electrical connection box (10) has a casing main body (11) fastened to a holder (20) by a bolt (B). A mating connector (12) is mounted in the casing main body (11) and is connected with a waiting-side connector (21) in the holder (20) simultaneously with the fastening by the bolt (B). A dummy housing (13) projects from the casing main body (11) at a side of the bolt (B) opposite the mating connector (12), and an opening (22) is provided at a portion of the holder (20) corresponding to the dummy housing (13). The dummy housing (13) and the opening (22) engage and create a stress to balance a stress created upon connecting the waiting-side connector (21) and the mating connector (12).

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a hollow conductive post member having a circular periphery, a foot portion and a distal end. The distal end has a generally cup shaped indentation. A base member is included having top and bottom surfaces. The foot portion of the post member is mounted to the top surface. At least one standoff extends from the bottom surface of the base member. The at least one standoff is for resting against a contact surface when soldering the electrical connector to the contact surface, thereby separating the bottom surface from the contact surface to define a minimum volume therebetween for occupation by solder.

Abstract: An integral electrical connection for use with a tap handle in a beverage dispenser. With the integral electrical connection, the tap handle can be internally suppled with low voltage power, with safety and reliability, by a quick connection circuit, housed within the tap handle. The tap handle is attachable to a standard tap valve or faucet, typically used in dispensing beverages, such as beer, to provide an efficient and standardized solution to the problem of managing power cords and wires to the tap handle, to power any element within the tap handle, typically for the purpose of internally lighting or illuminating the tap handle, typically a bulb or diode, such as a LED. The electrified tap includes a bushing receivable onto a locknut. A set of conductors ring the threaded tap. A lower pair of contacts are wired to a low voltage power source external to the tap. An upper pair of contacts within the handle touch the lower pair within the tap, when the handle is screwed onto the threaded tap stem.

Abstract: A retainer for retaining a connector to a board is provided. The retainer is positioned between a first carrier board and a second carrier board that is mounted to a circuit board. The retainer body has a middle retainer portion having a hole therethrough. The first retainer side extends from the middle portion. A second retainer side also extends from the middle portion. A first snap is disposed on the first retainer side and a second snap is disposed on the second retainer side. The first snap engages the first carrier board and the second snap engages the second carrier board.

Abstract: An improved lamp socket assembly having a modified common metal screw shell riveted to an insulated base, connected to the screw shell is an elongated conductive strip that extends down the side of the insulated bas. A pair of contact screws being arranged oppositely vertically and horizontally offset from each other via a center of the insulated base so as not to interfere with each other when making electrical contact with conductor of lamp wires. The contact screws both penetrate an insulated layer of the wires without piercing through whereby causing the wire to bend and bulge for providing an electrical contact quickly and safely.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a hollow conductive post member having a circular periphery, a foot portion and a distal end. The distal end has a generally cup shaped indentation. A base member is included having top and bottom surfaces. The foot portion of the post member is mounted to the top surface. At least one standoff extends from the bottom surface of the base member. The at least one standoff is for resting against a contact surface when soldering the electrical connector to the contact surface, thereby separating the bottom surface from the contact surface to define a minimum volume therebetween for occupation by solder.

Abstract: A switch including a switch box housing an electrical switching assembly, the box having a front part, a middle part and a back part that has two lateral wing-shaped walls, with a detection head located in the front part and a removable cable connector located in the back part for connecting a cable to output contacts, wherein the removable cable connector is located in the switch box between the wing-shaped walls, and has a body having at least one surface for releasable attachment to the switch box by the locking mechanism, and the electrical switching assembly and the body of the removable cable connector are substantially identical in width and depth to a transverse cross-sectional dimension of the switch box, and are housed for removable insertion one behind the other lengthwise in the switch box for electrical connection therebetween.

Abstract: System for electrically interconnecting components are provided. One such system comprises: a flex cable having a first end and a second end; a first connector attached to a electrically communicating with the first end of the flex cable; a second connector attached to and electrically communicating with the second end of the flex cable; and a first retention member extending outwardly from the flex cable.

Abstract: A structure for fixing a connector to a vehicle member comprising a connector, a wall provided within said vehicle including a connector fixing hole for engaging the connector, the connector comprising a first locking piece and a second locking piece and a region therebetween. The first locking piece and the second locking piece are attached to the connector and releasably engage a portion of the wall of the vehicle member at the region between the first and second locking pieces.

Abstract: The female electrical connector comprises an external casing having a tubular extension for the passage of an electric cable, and a body inside the casing for supporting internal contacts; watertight sealing means in elastomeric material are provided between the front side and a male contact junction block, in correspondence with the tubular extension for the passage of the electric cable, and in correspondence with a central passing-through hole for a screw to secure the connector to the contact junction block. The sealing means at the front side of the connector comprise an annular gasket co-molded with a guide bush for the anchoring screw.

Abstract: Connector for forming an electrical connection between, on the one hand, a first subassembly (15) comprising at least two first electrically conducting elements and, on the other hand, a second subassembly (16) comprising at least two second electrically conducting elements, in which assembling means (60) act between the pressure area and the reaction area so as to clamp between them first and second bearing surfaces and in which the first subassembly (15) includes a casing (18) for positioning and flexible mounting of the first elements; the said casing carrying the pressure area and, opposite the pressure area, including an orifice (71) for allowing movement of the first bearing surfaces.

Abstract: Systems for electrically interconnecting components are provided. One such system comprises: a flex cable having a first end and a second end; a first connector attached to and electrically communicating with the first end of the flex cable; a second connector attached to and electrically communicating with the second end of the flex cable; and a first retention member extending outwardly from the flex cable.

Abstract: A connector has a board with a plurality of contact pads electrically connected to a plurality of signal lines on one side. The connector also has a modularized structural unit on the other side. The structural unit includes a plurality of spring contacts as the mate to which the contact pads are electrically connected. The connector further has a shaft provided near the central part of the board and perpendicular to the board and a roller provided on the structural unit. To combine the contact pads and the contacts, the shaft is rotated to cause the rollers to engage with a projecting part provided at the tip of the shaft. The roller is provided higher in position than the circuit board on which the connector is to be mounted.

Abstract: In a multi-pole connector formed by combining a plurality of connector housings together, a bolt and a bolt receiving tube are provided at first connector housing, and a frame portion is formed on the second connector housing. The connector housings are combined together, with the frame portion and the bolt receiving tube superimposed together coaxially with each other, so that a bolt guide, formed on a mating multi-pole connector for connection to the multi-pole connector, can be inserted into the frame portion and the bolt receiving tube.

Abstract: A female division connector F includes a female-side frame 10, having a receiving chamber 11, and a plurality of female housings 20 fitted in the receiving chamber 11. These female housings 20 are suitably selected from a sub-connector housing group including a plurality of kinds of housings having different outer dimensions. Each of the female housings 20 has cavities 21 arranged at a predetermined pitch d. Lock projections 24 are formed respectively at those portions of an outer surface of the female housing 20 corresponding respectively to the cavities 21. Juxtaposed guide grooves 15 are formed in an inner wall surface of the receiving chamber 11, and the lock projections 24 are fitted in the guide grooves, thereby positioning the female housing 20.

Abstract: Device-side connectors 14A and 14b are provided on a plurality of electronic control units 10A and 10B, respectively. A harness-side connector 20 is provided at a wire harness 30. The harness-side connector 20 has a plurality of fitting convex portions 21 integrally formed in such a manner as to be connectable to the device-side connectors 14A and 14B. Each of the electronic control units 10A and 10B is accommodated in, for instance, a case 12, so that relative positions of the control units are fixed therein. Thus, the fitting convex portion 21 can be simultaneously coupled to the device-side connectors 14A and 14B.

Abstract: Front and rear optical fiber connectors (12, 14) can be mated and unmated from the front, while the rear connector and the rear portion (54) of the front connector can be removed for cleaning and replacement from the rear. A jackscrew (30) with a handle (32) at the front, extends through the connectors and has a threaded rear end (34) for engaging a nut (36) on the rear connector. The jackscrew also can be operated from the rear to remove the rear connector for maintenance. A spring (182) urges the jackscrew forwardly, to allow a person to sense when the jackscrew has not engaged the nut. A front connector frame (50) has a vertical divider (200) forming a pair of cavities (62, 63) that receive shaped body elements (54, 55). U-shaped brackets (164, 166) hold a back plate (52) to each connector. Alignment pins (144, 146) are coupled through springs (320) to the rear connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector mounting device, comprising a connector box (1) with cavities (2) for housing electrical connectors (3) coupled on a support (4) fixed to the vehicle, which includes cavities (5) that coincide with the cavities (2). The box (1) incorporates screws (7) arranged in the box (1). It includes means for detecting the coupling of the connector (3) in the box (1) which consist of a casing (9) which surrounds the screw (7) and slides with respect to the same when it is turned, so that its upper end (17) projects from the box (1), indicating that the connector (3) has been coupled in the box (1).

Abstract: An electrical connector is fixed to a panel (7) of a notebook computer includes an insulative housing (1) forming two mating sections (12), a plurality of contacts (2) retained in the housing (1), a metal pad (5) and a shielding device. The housing (1) includes a protrusion (13) which has a front face (131) defining a locating hole therein. The shielding device includes two front shells (3) surrounding the mating sections (12) and a rear shell (4). Tabs (32a) extend from the front shells (3) and each defines a hole (32b) therein. The metal pad (5) is mounted to the protrusion, including a body section (52) retained in the locating hole (13a) of the housing (1) and defining an inner-threaded hole (53). A bolt (8) extends through a through hole (71) defined in the panel (7) and the holes (32b) of the front shells (3) in sequence and then engages the inner-threaded hole (53) of the pad (5) for securing the connector to the panel (7).

Abstract: Front and rear optical fiber connectors (12, 14) can be mated and unmated from the front, while the rear connector and the rear portion (54) of the front connector can be removed for cleaning and replacement from the rear. A jackscrew (30) with a handle (32) at the front, extends through the connectors and has a threaded rear end (34) for engaging a nut (36) on the rear connector. The jackscrew also can be operated from the rear to remove the rear connector for maintenance. A spring (182) urges the jackscrew forwardly, to allow a person to sense when the jackscrew has not engaged the nut. A front connector frame (50) has a vertical divider (200) forming a pair of cavities (62, 63) that receive shaped body elements (54, 55). U-shaped brackets (164, 166) hold a back plate (52) to each connector. Alignment pins (144, 146) are coupled through springs (320) to the rear connector.

Abstract: In order for an operator to perceive a lock completion of the mechanical connection between a connector of an ultrasonic probe and a socket of an ultrasonic diagnostic equipment main body, the following structure is provided. In the ultrasonic diagnostic equipment, the ultrasonic probe includes a connector portion having a lock mechanism (a cam shaft penetrating a connector, a conductive movable contact/lock pin projecting from the cam shaft, and a connector lock releasing handle), and an ultrasonic probe main body. The ultrasonic diagnostic equipment main body includes a socket having connection hole H for connecting the connector, a locking confirming contact points for conducting by being in contact with the movable contact/lock pin as the connection with the connector being mechanically locked, LED for illuminating under conduction, and a safety circuit for allowing for starting scanning when conducting.

Abstract: An electrical connecting device connects a conductor to a conductive strip carried by an insulating panel. The connecting device includes a base member having a mechanical attachment to a support, and a connector for electrically connecting the conductor to the base member. A conductive member is carried by the panel and is connected to the conductive strip. The conductive member projects along a rear face of the panel and has a surface for coupling to the base member. A mechanism mechanically attaches the conductive member in contact with the base member. The mechanism passes through the conductive member and includes a control region which is accessible from the front face of the plate.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (2) includes a first connector in the form of a printed circuit board header (10) and a second connector in the form of a plug connector that can be attached to wires in a wiring harness. One of the connectors is mounted in an opening (6) in a panel so that the connector is free to float in an X and a Y direction. A protruding alignment post (30) on one connector is received within an alignment cavity (70) on the other connectors so that the connector positioned in the panel opening (6) will shift laterally so that pin terminals (22) in one connector will be aligned with receptacle terminals (50) in terminal cavities of the other connector will be aligned before they are mated. A mechanical assist member, such as a bolt (90) extends through a central opening (32) in the alignment post (30) and through the mating alignment cavity (70) to increase the force available to mate the two connectors.

Abstract: The invention relates to terminal processing method and structure for grounding the terminal of a shielding braid wire 34 contained in a shield cable 30. The invention employs first connectors 14A, 14B fixed to members 10A, 10B to be grounded at least upon usage and a second connector 20 coupled to the first connectors by means of a metal bolt 26. The bolt 26 is screwed into a screw hole on the members 10A, 10B side in a state that the terminal of the shielding braid wire 34 is coupled to the bolt 26, whereby the shielding braid wire 34 is coupled to the members 10A, 10B side through the bolt 26 the moment the connector are coupled to each other.

Abstract: A junction box assembly includes a junction box housing having at least one opening formed therein. A plastic shroud is positioned within the opening and forms a pocket having side walls and a bottom wall. An upstanding threaded connector boss extends upwardly from the bottom wall. The boss forms a connector opening therethrough. A printed circuit board is attached to the bottom wall by a shroud bolt which engages the connector opening. The printed circuit board includes connector blades which penetrate the shroud pocket bottom wall and extend into the pocket formed by the shroud. An electrical connector is attached to the shroud by a connector bolt which engages the connector opening.

Abstract: A computing system includes a number of circuit cards fastened by brackets to a slotted panel, which has slots allowing the attachment of external cables to the circuit cards. Electrical grounding between the slotted panel and the brackets is achieved through the use of a conductive gasket extending along an inner surface of the slotted panel. The conductive gasket includes a central web, a number of contact bumps extending from the central web to the slotted panel, and a number of contact bumps extending from the central web to the brackets. Contact bumps thus extending in opposite directions are placed in alternating positions along the central web, so that the central web is deflected as the contact gasket is compressed.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector housing including a terminal accommodating main body portion in which a plurality of terminals are partitioned and arranged for accommodation, an outer circumferential wall portion provided at predetermined distance away from said terminal accommodating main body portion to surround said terminal accommodating main body portion, a bottom portion for coupling said outer circumferential wall portion to said terminal accommodating main body portion, a waterproof positional misalignment absorbing member provided in a space between said terminal accommodating main body and said outer circumferential wall portion, and a cover member including an insertion leg portion inserted into said space via said waterproof positional misalignment absorbing member, an accommodating portion having an opening in a front thereof so as to allow said terminal accommodating main body portion to be accommodated therein and a positional misalignment absorbing gap is provided between said insertion leg p

Abstract: An environmentally protected (sealed) BEC (10) at the upper and lower housing seams (16u, 16l) and at each of the connector receptacle (18a, 18b, 18c). A lower housing (14) of the BEC is formed conventionally, as for example by plastic injection molding and may carry a printed circuit board (PCB) (70), a spacer plate (72) and an electrical assemblage (74) including upstanding blade terminals (76). An upper housing (14) of the BEC is formed in two shots. Firstly, an upper housing body (14b) is formed by a plastic injection molding process using a first upper mold member (42) mated to a lower mold member (44). Next, the first upper mold member is removed, and a second upper mold member (52) is mated to the lower mold member. A liquid injection molding process now injects a resilient seal (silicone) over all mating surfaces of the upper housing body, including the upper housing seam (16u) and each connector receptacle.

Abstract: A connector is so constructed that terminals 12 on a vehicle body side have contacts 12a exposed inwardly from engaging recess 11a of a first connector member 10, while terminals 22 on an electrical equipment module side have contacts 22a partially exposed outwardly from engaging projections 21a of a second connector member, and the connector has a contact structure 30 adapted to bring the terminals 12 on the vehicle body side and the terminals 22 on the electrical equipment module side into contact to electrically connect them to each other by inserting the engaging projections 21a of the second connector member 20 into the engaging recess 11a of the first connector member 10.

Abstract: A second connector (15) on an engine control unit (10)side is directly fixed to the engine control unit (10) and the engine control unit (10) is fixed in the interior of the equipment box (4) in such manner that it finely moves therein. A first connector (25) on an instrument panel (20) side is gradually moved up in a vertical direction, while being faced to the second connector (15) on the engine control unit (10) side for connection of the fist connector (25) and the second connector (15) Lever-type connectors are used as the first and second connectors (25) and (15) which have a function to reduce a load resulting at the time of connection of the connectors.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an improved structure of a fluorescent light-tube seat comprising a base seat, a panel, an axle, an engaging peg, a spring, a hole covering an “Π”-shaped member, two conducting copper plates, wherein two fluorescent light-tube seats are used as one module to facilitate the installation of the fluorescent light-tube by vertically repeating pushing dismantling action of the fluorescent light-tube.

Abstract: A connector for joining conduits and having a locking device to secure two parts of the connector together. The locking device is recessed in one of the parts of the connector.

Abstract: A connector having a plug housing assembly supporting female contacts thereon, and a cap housing assembly supporting male contacts thereon. The plug housing assembly has a bolt rotatably passing therethrough and a locking plate for holding the male contacts. The cap housing assembly has a cavity receiving the plug housing assembly and a nut portion provided on a bottom portion of the cavity. A nut receiving recess, which receives the nut portion in the cap housing assembly when both the housing assemblies are fitted to each other, is provided in the plug housing assembly. A screw portion of the bolt is provided so as to be exposed within the nut receiving recess without protruding outward from the plug housing assembly. The locking plate has an actuator which is depressibly protruding from a circumferential surface of the plug housing assembly.

Abstract: A bolt-tightened connector has a first half connector body and a second half connector body that fit together. A bolt is rotatably attached to the first half connector body. A nut is secured to the second half connector body. An approximately V-shaped single piece plate spring is attached at an intermediate region of the bolt inside the first half connector body. When the connector bodies are fit together, a screw portion of the bolt passes through the nut and the bolt freely turns. Also, the plate spring is compressed and a base end of the screw portion of the bolt is pulled toward the nut by the repulsion force. A harness fixing piece for restricting and securing the drawing direction of the wire harness may also be provided at the first half connector body and be secured to the harness fixing piece by taping.

Abstract: An electrical connection unit which includes a main box, a connector mounted from one side of the main box, and a junction block mounted in the main box from the opposite side. The junction block carries electrical parts such as relays, fuses, etc. There is a connector cavity in the main box into which the connector is placed. There is also a support in the connector cavity upon which the connector rests in its preliminary position. Tightening elements on the junction block and the connector serve to affix these two elements together in their assembled position. There are also cavity grooves on the inner surface of the connector cavity and complementary projections which enter the grooves as the elements are assembled. The Invention provides a means whereby the connection unit can be readily assembled without the necessity of turning it over and without the use of any tools. The tightening means are simple and easy to operate, thus minimizing the cost of the finished product.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a frequency down converter for a multichannel multipoint distribution service (MMDS) television (TV) signal transmission and receiving system. The down converter system includes a separate address module for controlling signal reception for a subscriber according to a subscribing status carried by radio frequency signals transmitted from a signal transmission station. The address module includes a module container for containing a main circuit assembly therein. The down converter further includes a F-type connector for screwing onto the main circuit assembly through a connector opening of the module container for establishing an electric contact and for mechanically pulling the electric circuit assembly for sealing another opening on the module container.

Abstract: A bussed electrical center (BEC) assembly includes a BEC having a BEC connector on its lower surface, and a lower housing adapted to be secured in position within an automobile engine compartment. Flexible retaining arms extend upwardly from the housing and engage a connector and secure it in a pre-set position in the housing. When the BEC is later mounted to the housing, the connector is automatically aligned with the BEC connector and a shroud extending downwardly from the BEC contacts the retaining arms and deflects them outwardly so that the connector is released from the pre-set position and is free to slide upwardly toward the BEC connector. A bolt passes through the BEC connector and engages a captive nut in the connector so that rotation of the bolt draws the connector upwardly into engagement with the BEC connector.

Abstract: A cable connector system for connecting a cable to an electronic component through a plug coupled to the cable and a receptacle coupled to the electronic component. The plug provides a unique structure that is easily connected to the receptacle without the use of tools. Additionally, the plug provides cover over the end of the plug to which the cable is connected so that the plug may be easily pulled past obstructions with which a conventional plug could become entangled.

Abstract: An electrical distribution center assembly and a method of constructing the same which eliminates the need to flip an electrical distribution center over in order to couple a wire harness connector to the electrical distribution center. The electrical distribution center assembly includes an electrical distribution center, a wire harness connector, and a connector retainer carried by a vehicle for temporarily holding the wire harness connector in position while the wire harness connector is coupled to the electrical distribution center.

Abstract: A wire harness cable assembly comprises an outer casing defining a receiving space therein. The casing defines a first opening on a side thereof in communication with the receiving space. The casing defines a second opening in an end thereof perpendicular to the first opening. A connector is assembled in the casing and the connector has a mating portion protruding from the first opening for electrical engagement with a complimentary connector. A cable is electrically connected to a connecting end of the connector at one end, and another end of the cable extends through the second opening.

Abstract: A door trim connector connecting structure is provided. In one embodiment of such structure, the switch unit is provided with fixed connectors, a connector securing wall provided with movable connectors is integrally formed inside the bulging portion of the door trim panel, and the screw unit secures the switch unit at the same time as engaging the fixed connectors and the movable connectors.

Abstract: An electrical connecting system for electrically connecting a vehicle door to a vehicle body includes a wiring harness with first and second electrical connectors. The wiring harness extends between the vehicle door and body and is surrounded by a flexible covering which protects the wiring harness from outside contaminants. A fastener holds the first and second electrical connectors securely together and partially extends through the flexible covering such that the fastener is easily accessible. A tight seal is provided between the fastener and the flexible covering and between the flexible covering and the vehicle door and body.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing wire harness terminal connectors to the underside of an electrical junction block in a blind assembly operation. The apparatus includes a flotation bracket with chambers for receiving the connectors in a mechanical snap-fit in which the connectors are free to float up and down over a limited range within their respective chambers. The connector-containing bracket is next placed in a lower cover, which then fits over the underside of the junction block. Bolts rotatably mounted in the junction block are located to automatically engage captive nuts held in the connectors. As the bolts are subsequently threaded through the captive nuts, the connectors are drawn up in the bracket chambers from a lower rest position to an upper electrical engagement position where the terminals in the connector are placed in electrical engagement with bus bars in the junction block.

Abstract: An electrical connection unit having a junction block and a plurality of connectors mounted thereon. The junction block carries a plurality of electrical elements, also mounted thereon and in electrical contact with the elements. There is a plurality of wire harnesses extending from the connectors and the side walls of either the junction block or a main box are extended beyond the connectors in a direction away from the elements. The remote edges of the side walls bear against the vehicle body and provide a space between the edges and the connectors. This construction provides a space through which the wire harnesses can be passed and a simple means of waterproofing without the necessity of a bottom cover. In addition, the pull-out section is composed of two semi-cylinders, which are hinged to each other so that the wire harnesses can be placed therein and one of the semi-cylinders rotated about the hinge, closed, and latched.

Abstract: A circuit connecting device has a circuit connecting body constructed by a fixed body connected to a connector for a wire harness and a rotating body rotatable with respect to this fixed body and fixed onto a steering wheel side. An inner cylindrical portion inserting a steering shaft thereinto is formed in an inner circumference of this rotating body. A collar is mounted to this inner cylindrical portion and is slidable in an axial direction and a rotating movement of the collar is restricted. A relative rotation of the rotating body and the fixed body is restricted by engaging this collar and the fixed body with each other. This engagement is released by pushing-in the collar at an inserting time of the steering shaft. Accordingly, a vehicle assembly working property of a steering module can be improved.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a high density plug connector 2 that is mated to a high density receptacle connector 4, each of which can be attached to wires 76. The plug connector includes male terminals 18 held in cavities 10 by resilient latches 12. The plug connector also includes a combination terminal guide and terminal position assurance member 26 which both guides and aligns male terminals 18 during mating and engages the resilient latches 12 to be sure that all of the terminals 18 are properly inserted in the plug connector housing 4. The male TPA guide member 26 is mounted on the plug connector housing mating face 6 and includes a front panel 28 with openings 30 for guiding the male terminals 18 during mating. Projections 32 extend from the panel 28 and function as terminal position assurance members.

Abstract: A shroud for securing a wire harness and its attached connector to a electrical power distribution center (PDC) assembly. The shroud surrounds the end of the wire harness and engages the wire harness connector so as to permit a degree of linear movement of the connector relative to the shroud. The shroud is secured to a PDC housing to place the connector in alignment with a mating connector on a PDC, and a bolt passing through the mating connector is tightened into engagement with a nut molded into the wire harness connector to draw the wire harness connector into electrical connection with the mating connector.