Abstract: A pair of female and male housings 22 and 23 are inserted respectively from a front 21a and a rear 21b of an attachment panel 21 and engage each other, a housing 22 on the front 21a is covered with a grommet 25, the housings 22 and 23 are connected by a bolt 26 inserted from the grommet 25, and a fastening piece 27e separated from a cover main body 27a and detachably engaging the cover main body 27a is attached thereto, whereby the grommet 25 is covered on a peripheral end face with a grommet cover 27 so as to fasten the grommet 27.

Abstract: A simple lockout device for electrical equipment equipped with recessed power blades is described. The device comprises a face-plate (12) having a threaded member (14) attached thereto and apertures suitable for accommodating the power blades of a piece of electrical equipment, an elastomeric nose (16) abutting the face-plate having a hole for passage of the threaded member therethrough and power blade apertures in registration with those of the face-plate, a block (20) having a recess (34) in its forward face for receiving at least a portion of the hose, a hole therein for receiving the threaded member and an integral extension (26) extending from its rear face.

Abstract: In an electrical junction box, a female connector is provided in an upper cover adapted to cover the upper surface of a circuit board having a plurality of bus bars, a male connector engaging with the female connector is fixed with a bolt, a nut engaged with the bolt is supported by a nut support in the female connector, a cylindrical hollow is formed in the nut support, and a scraping-scattering preventing section which is fitted in the cylindrical hollow is formed on the circuit board. Hence, even if the bolt or the nut forms metal scrapings when the former is engaged with the latter, the scrapings are accommodated in the receiving pan of the scraping-scattering preventing section; that is, they are prevented from dropping on the circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical connector system including a first and second connector housing wherein the first connector housing made from a die cast metal. The first connector housing includes a base portion having a plurality of through holes formed therein and a shroud extending from the base portion and surrounding the plurality of through holes. The shroud forming a socket to receive projections extending from the second connector housing in the mating direction of the connector housings, and wherein the first connector housing is connected to an electronic device having a plurality of electrical terminal pins extending through the through holes for engaging female terminals carried in the projections of the second connector housing.

Abstract: A main connector (31) which is provided on a car body (37) and is attachable to an insertion-side connector (53) provided on an instrument panel (51). A holding shaft (39b) projects from a car body (37). The main connector (31) includes a movable bracket (35) and a connector body (33) attached to the movable bracket. A holding-shaft insertion hole (35g) is formed in the movable bracket (35) so that the holding shaft (39b) is loosely fitted in the hole. Flexible lock arms (49) are provided on the holding shaft (39b) for temporarily locking the movable bracket (35) on the holding shaft (39b). When the insertion-side connector is fitted to the main connector (31), the movable bracket (35) is separated from the holding shaft (39b), releasing the fixed relationship between the movable bracket (35) and the holding shaft (39b). As a result, no load is exerted on the terminal contact between the insertion-side connector (53) and the main connector (31) due to vibrations of the car body.

Abstract: A securing structure for a unit component comprising a first connector provided on all instrument panel and a second connector provided on the unit component and a sandwiching plate formed on the instrument panel the first and second connectors being connected to each other by tightening of a screw and nut and the sandwiching plate is sandwiched by both connectors so that the unit component is secured onto the instrument panel.

Abstract: An instrument is provided with a first connector, and an instrument panel is provided with a second connector. A bolt is provided extending from the first connector toward the second connector. A first thread is provided in the second connector, corresponding to the bolt. A second thread is provided on the instrument panel, at a position behind the first thread. The bolt is in a first position threaded into the first thread to couple the first and second connectors together, and in a second position threaded into the second thread to fix the instrument to the instrument panel. The coupling of connectors and the fixing of an instrument to an instrument panel are effected with one and the same bolt.

Abstract: The electrical connector may include a housing, a contact, a secondary lock, a grommet, a backplate, a bolt, a contact removal tool, and a splash guard. The housing includes openings which receive the contacts. The grommets are positioned in cavities at the rear of the housing. The housing and backplate are designed so that the grommets are subjected to compressive forces in order to enhance the sealing characteristic of the grommets. As the contact is inserted, a locking tab engages an opening in the contact and prevents the contact from being removed from the housing. The secondary locks will increase the retention of the contact in the electrical connector. In addition, the secondary lock may include a feature which permits the partial insertion and retention of the secondary lock prior to insertion of the contact. The secondary lock also assures that the contacts have been properly inserted.

Abstract: A pair of electric connection boxes are mounted respectively on a large-size instrument panel and a body panel in an automobile and have respective collective-connecting connector portions. One or both of the electric connection boxes is movably supported through resilient support members (for example 27) such as rubber pieces or springs within an outer frame which is fixedly mounted on the associated panel so as to be self-aligning when the boxes are joined. A bolt (for example 58) is used to fix the connector portions (for example 33, 45) together and also to secure the instrument panel (for example 10) to the body panel (for example 14). In another embodiment, (FIGS. 5-7) an insulating plate (for example 123) having bus bars (for example 122) is resiliently supported within a casing formed by housing parts (for example 120, 121) which are fixed to an instrument panel (for example 110).

Abstract: A first connector housing can be attached to an electrical instrument, and a second connector housing can be disposed on a part of a panel wall. The first and second connector housings are connected together by a screw-joining means including a bolt and a nut. The second connector housing can be provisionally retained on the panel wall by a provisionally retaining means. When the connectors connect together, the second connector housing can part from the panel wall toward the first connector housing; when the connectors separate from each other, the second connector housing can be provisionally retained on the panel wall by the provisionally retaining means.

Abstract: First resilient portions (21) having a radially-acting resilient force, as well as second resilient portions (23) having an axially-acting resilient force, are provided on a support member (2). A connection member (1) has a fitting portion (4) for receiving the support member, and the fitting portion has retaining portions (12) for the resilient portions (21). The resilient portions (21) contact an inner surface of the fitting portion (4), and the resilient portions (24) are abutted against the fitting portion. Guide grooves (20) are formed respectively in four side surfaces of the support member (2), and the resilient piece portion (21) is provided in each of the guide grooves, and projects rearwardly, and the resilient arms (23) are formed on the outer surface of the support member, and project forwardly.

Abstract: A mated assembly (100) includes a sealed connector subassembly (10), a cap housing (20), a contact retention insert (30), a wire seal (40), a seal cover (50), a jack screw (60), and a header housing (70). Jack screw (60) is used to matably join the subassembly (10) with the header (70). Subassembly (10) comprises a cap housing (20) which includes a cavity (23) wherein the contact retention insert (30) is disposed along with a blanket type seal (40) for receiving electrical contacts that will electrically mate with respective pins of contact array (72). Wire guide (80) includes latching legs (89) for latchable engagement with wire guide mounts (29) of cap housing (20) thereby allowing proper wire guiding of the wires exiting from the subassembly (10). The wire guide (80) advantageously includes reinforcement structures (84,85) and a bolt access tower (83) for allowing an operator to operate jackscrew (60) with a tool.

Abstract: A movable connector movably provisionally held by means of resilient arms onto an instrument panel of a motor vehicle, which has a connector portion held on a frame, a nut on a tubular wall of the frame to be engaged with a bolt on a fixed connector, and a primary resilient arm provided on the frame for provisionally engaging with a panel-opening, thus disengaging the primary arm from a panel portion by tightening the bolt, wherein the primary arm is provided on the tubular wall with a flexure-fulcrum of the primary arm being located on the side of the fixed connector and with an end portion of the primary arm being located on the side of the panel portion. The primary arm itself is located in a hole on the frame with an end side of the primary arm projecting over the hole. And, an inclined guide piece relative to the panel-opening is formed at the end portion of the primary arm.

Abstract: An interchangeable modular electrical connector for in-line and bulkhead applications within automobiles. The selection of male and female terminal housings and seals is identical for both the in-line and bulkhead applications, and the female housing is provided with bulkhead securing structure which remains unused and out of the way for in-line connections. Only the male housing cover is specific to each application; however, the in-line and bulkhead male housing covers are interchangeable on the male housing.

Abstract: A connector assembly for a wire harness includes first and second connectors. The connector assembly has a simple structure. The assembly effectively protects electric wires for a wire harness which is provided in a second unit and facilitates to interconnect the first and second connectors when the second unit is coupled to a first unit. In the connector assembly, a protector (WP) for a wire harness includes a protector body (18) which protects the wire harness and a connector holder (20) which supports the second connector (C2) connected to a distal end of the electric wires in the wire harness. The protector (WP) is provided in the second unit while the first connector (C1) to be coupled to the second connector (C2) is secured to the first unit. The securing position is set so that the connectors (C1, C2) are opposed to each other when the units are coupled to each other.

Abstract: A plug connector is provided, in particular for the connection of measuring instruments, which is to be connected to a plug having three flat elongated contact pins, a flat elongated protective contact pin and a threaded hole arranged in its center. The plug connector has a low maximum cross-sectional area and a high tightness. The plug connector has a housing (1) partly forming a cone (11), a hollow cylinder (12) which is molded onto the cone (11) on the side facing away from the plug and has an external thread (121), a nut (5) screwed onto the hollow cylinder (12), and a sealing element (4) which completely fills the hollow cylinder (12) and the nut (5). A four-way cable (3) penetrates the nut (5) and the sealing element (4) in the axial direction. A groove (14) is arranged on the side of the housing (1) facing toward the plug to accommodate a seal (6) and a ring (15) is molded on the cone (11) on the side facing toward the plug and encloses the plug coaxially at the end.

Abstract: An enclosed input/output module comprising an enclosure (1), at least one printed circuit board (2) arranged along one of the interior surfaces of the enclosure, a cover (3) having an essentially U-shaped receiving channel (4) including a pair of hollow legs, and a process connector (5) that fits within the receiving channel of the cover, wherein the module comprises a second printed circuit board such that the two printed circuit boards fit into the legs of the cover to frame the receiving channel on both sides and both printed circuit boards are free of mounted components, apart from light-emitting diodes, in the portions that frame the receiving channel. The module may additionally include light-emitting diodes (6) on the circuit boards (2), optical waveguides (7), latching elements and recesses (25, 26) for retaining the process connector (5) with respect to the cover (3) in a preliminary position, and/or threaded means (17, 18) for fully joining the process connector (5) to the cover (3).

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 central electrical assembly with an electrical or electronics unit is specified, which can be used in particular for motor vehicles; the central electrical assembly being of modular construction. A contact supporting body forming one module and being used to accommodate contacts or plugs with contacts which produce the connection between electrical cables and the central electrical assembly, a relay and fuse box being another module, having at least one conductor track level and plug-in slots for accommodating electrical devices, the relay and fuse box and the electrical or electronics unit being connectable with a central lifting screw to the contact supporting body in such a manner that the connections are produced between the electrical cables and the central electrical assembly, in particular the conductor track levels and the plug-in slots.

Abstract: An electrical connector seal cap assembly (10), includes a seal cap (20) with a seal cap gasket (28) bonded thereto, which cap is assembled to an electrical connector (30). The seal cap (20) is pressed into engagement with the electrical connector (30) by action of screw (19). As this occurs, seal cap gasket (28) is sealingly pressed against sealing interface surface (38) of electrical connector (30). Gussets (22) of seal cap (20) advantageously distribute the compressive forces generated by screw (19) in the area of the interface between seal interface (38) and seal cap gasket (28) thereby creating an effective seal against sprays or other air-borne, high velocity contaminants.

Abstract: A mated assembly (100) includes a sealed connector subassembly (10), a cap housing (20), a contact retention insert (30), a wire seal (40), a seal cover (50), a jack screw (60), and a header housing (70). Jack screw (60) is used to matably join the subassembly (10) with the header (70). Subassembly (10) comprises a cap housing (20) which includes a cavity (23) wherein the contact retention insert (30) is disposed along with a blanket type seal (40) for receiving electrical contacts that will electrically mate with respective pins of contact array (72). The contact retention insert (30) is advantageously connected to the cap housing (20) by way of insert retaining clip (32), and the bolt (60) is free to rotate but is axially trapped within cap housing (20) between washer (61) and bolt retaining clip (63).

Abstract: A first connector has a first nut with a large-diameter threaded hole, and a throughhole wherein the first nut is fixed. A second connector has a second-nut with a small-diameter threaded hole. A small-diameter bolt having a diameter smaller than that of the threaded hole of the first nut is passed through the first nut and threaded into the second nut, with the small-diameter bolt held stationary in the longitudinal direction thereof, so that the second connector is pulled to the first connector and coupled thereto. To decouple the connectors, a large-diameter bolt is threaded through the first nut to push the second connector apart from the first connector. A reduction is made in the weight of the screw-coupled type connector and in costs.

Abstract: An apparatus for connecting two electrical connecting conductors to an electrical device, in which the ends of the connecting conductors are injection molded into a connection piece and connected to connection contacts which are secured onto a securing pin in a manner lying one behind the other and coaxially isolated by an insulating piece and, by means of a screwing part, the connection contacts, make contact with connection elements which are likewise mutually electrically isolated by means of an insulating part. In order to secure any desired rotational position, the connection piece has a peripheral toothing of the electrical device. This permits space-saving production, which is amenable to assembly, of an electrical connection between connecting conductor and electrical device, it being possible to bring the external connecting conductors into a desired position with little outlay.

Abstract: An improved electrical connector assembly includes interengaging plug and receptacle connector components. One of the connector components is equipped with engagement screws, and the other connector component is equipped with screw-receiving cavities which engage the engagement screws. Each engagement screw has a guide portion in the form of a projecting guide pin fixed to its tip which projects past an endface of the one connector so as to provide a pair of alignment members which are received within the other connector cavities prior to mating of the plug and receptacle components together.With this arrangement, the exact alignment of the plug and receptacle connectors is permitted by inserting the engagement screws in the cavities prior to the mating of these connectors, thereby eliminating the possibility of interference between opposing male and female terminals of the two connector components which would cause damage to the terminals and the connector components.

Abstract: A vehicle door and signal connection arrangement is provided including a first panel; a first connective member having a body mounting a plurality of leads extending therethrough, the first connective member having a bore extending therethrough and also being rigidly connected to the first panel; a second panel extending generally laterally adjacent the first panel with arms extending toward the first panel, at least one of the arms having a finger; a second connective member having a body mounting a plurality of leads extending therethrough for mating with the leads of the first connective member, the second connective member having a bore extending therethrough aligned with the bore of the first connective member, the second connective member being slidably mounted on the arms of the second panel and entrapped on the arms by the finger; and a fastener extending through the first and second connective members, causing the connective members to mate with one another and also causing the second connective memb

Abstract: The invention provides a bolt-equipped connector in which the bolt will be mounted when the connector is mated with a counter connector. Engaging protrusions (25a, 26a) of a bolt holder (20) are engaged with engaging portions (15b, 16b), whereby the bolt holder (20) is fitted to a holder mounting hole (13) of a housing (11) of a male connector (10). In this state, the bolt (40) is pushed into the bolt holder (20) at the time of mating with a female connector. Engaging pieces (44b, 44c) of a stop ring (44) additionally provided to the bolt (40) are engaged with a step portion (22b) of the bolt holder (20), so that the bolt (40) is rotatably held to the housing (11) via the bolt holder (20). Then, a male screw portion (41) of the bolt (40) is screwed in a screw hole of the female connector, whereby the connectors are mated with each other.

Abstract: A pre-set lock system for a bolt-type electrical connector unit is disclosed which comprises a rotatable bolt having a bolt shaft, and first and second connector members seated in axially-opposing fashion along the longitudinal axis of the bolt shaft. At least the first connector member includes means for engaging the bolt shaft and moving relative to the longitudinal axis thereof between a first pre-set condition and a second assembled condition. The first connector member and the bolt shaft further include complementally engaging elements by which the bolt shaft and the first connector member are engaged in the first pre-set condition.

Abstract: A terminal-protecting-board type connector comprises: a first connector housing into which male terminals are inserted; a terminal protecting board set in the first connector housing; a second connector housing in which female terminals are inserted; and an engaging simple bolt and tightening nut for engaging the first and second connector housings to each other. The terminal protecting board includes a flat plate having terminal supporting holes and extraction holes in correspondence to the terminal accommodating holes of the first connector housing, a pair of locking pieces formed on the rear surface of the flat plate, and a pair of hook pieces formed on the front surface of the flat plate. The first connector housing has a pair of temporary locking ears on the inner surfaces to temporarily lock the terminal protecting board and a pair of locking holes with which the locking pieces of the terminal protecting board are engaged.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle assembly for attachment to a luminaire housing comprises a housing defining a plurality of contact seating channels extending therethrough along axes parallel to a contact member insertion axis, electrical contact members being seated in the housing channels individually along the axes parallel to the contact member insertion axis. A clamp member is joined to the housing by a threaded fastener. The housing defines an anti-rotation member resident in the clamp member which prevents the clamp member from rotational movement relative to the housing upon tightening the threaded fastener.

Abstract: A connector fastening mechanism is a mechanism which fastens a male connector to a female connector fittable with the male connector by means of a bolt. In the connector fastening mechanism, two or more projection portions are provided on the outer surface of a housing extending in the longitudinal direction of the male connector, engaging projection portions are provided in the two longitudinal end portions of the male connector, and securing portions corresponding to the projection portions and elastic arm portions elastically contactable with the engaging projection portions for pressing against the male connector in a direction to part it away from the female connector are provided in a U-shaped housing of the female connector.

Abstract: A connector assembly in which ribs in a conventional connector assembly are removed to eliminate evitable space, and the resistance against outer force is improved. The connector assembly includes: a frame with a plurality of connector accommodating holes extending in the same direction; and at least two types of connectors classified by size inserted into the plurality of connector accommodating holes and secured therein, wherein larger connectors are disposed at positions adjacent to a circumference of the frame, and smaller connectors are disposed at an interior position on the frame relative to the larger connectors.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ultra multiple connector for use in connecting of a wire harness, etc., having a frame for mounting a plurality of connectors and adapted to connect the frame to a mating connector, the ultra multiple connector being capable of securing mounting of connector housing onto the frame and mounting of rear holder onto the housing. A plurality of hollows each opened upwardly and downwardly are formed on the frame, and one or more connector housing connected to a wire harness is loaded into each of the hollows. The depth of the hollow of the frame is shorter than the length of the connector housing so that a portion of the connector housing in its mounted state is exposed from the frame, and an engaging aperture is formed on a side surface of the portion of the connector housing to be exposed. A rear holder is removably mounted on an end surface of the housing and an engaging click for engaging the engaging aperture of the connector housing is formed on the rear holder.

Abstract: To provide a multi-pole connector in which projected male connectors are protected from interference from the outside, and a smooth fitting of the connectors can be achieved. In the multi-pole connector, male connectors are mounted on one frame in such a manner that the male connectors are projected from the frame, and female connectors for the male connectors are mounted on the other frame. Connector-protecting ribs are formed at a peripheral portion of the one frame, and are projected to a height equal to or higher than a height of distal ends of the male connectors, and rib reception guides for the ribs are formed on the other frame.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for enabling the secure engagement of a first electrical cable having a male connector electrical contacting device to a second electrical cable having a female connector electrical contacting device. The apparatus includes a rigid body having a center region and a first and second end regions positioned at opposite ends of the center region. Each end region defines a S shaped structure having a single turn. Each end region S shaped structure has a middle section, proximal hook section and distal hook section in relationship to the center region. The middle section and proximal hook section of each end region are positioned with regard to the longitudinal axis of the center region in the same longitudinal plane.

Abstract: A bolt provided on a female connector housing is tightened relative to a nut, provided on a male connector housing, displacing the two connector housings relative to each other in a connecting direction, thereby fitting them together. An upwardly-extending, bar-like projection portion is provided on the male connector housing. A detection member is provided in an insertion hole formed in the female connector housing. When the two connector housings are displaced relative to each other in the connecting direction, the projection pin and the detection member cooperate to indicate a fitting-completed condition, enabling easily perceived completion of the connection. Alternatively, the male and female connector housings include electrically engageable sensing elements that indicate the fitting-completed condition.

Abstract: When double-lock member (42a) is in an incompletely inserted state, the contacting part (43a) projects from the plug housing (20). In this incompletely inserted state, the plug housing (20) and cap housing (30) are in a position prior to being tentatively latched to each other, and the contacting part (43a) of the double-lock member (42a), which has not been inserted into the plug housing (20), makes contact with the end (30a) of the cap housing (30), so the drawing together of the plug housing (20) and the cap housing (30) cannot proceed. Also, the end of the bolt case (14) in which the bolt (12) is clasped into the hole (22) of the plug housing, and the bolt (12) is held in the plug housing (20) by the bolt stop plate (40). Therefore, the bolt (12) is held in an unengaged state in the when in the incompletely inserted state.

Abstract: A cover for protecting a large number of electric wires in the housing in a bolt-screwed high-density multi-pole connector having a screw bolt. The cover is plate-shaped. The cover has an engagement hole corresponding to a bolt holder having a rectangular cylinder into which the screw bolt is inserted and a handle provided at one end where the electric wires are fixed and from which they are extracted. Thus, the cover can be easily mounted on the housing. With no fear of catching or breaking of electric wires, the direction of extracting the electric wires can be optionally selected. Further, the cover can be fabricated at low cost.

Abstract: A bolt-fastened connector featuring an easy securing of the bolt in the housing while making it possible to achieve a compact design with a high density of elements is achieved. The bolt-fastened connector (2) comprises first housing (10) accommodating the bolt (20) and the second housing (40) having multiple contacts. A metal member (80) having several spring blades (82) is embedded in an inner wall (58) of a bolt-insertion opening (54) of the second housing (40). When the tip of the bolt (20) retained in the first housing (10) is inserted in the bolt-insertion opening (54), the spring blades (82) snap into a recess of the bolt (20), thereby securing the bolt (20) and the first housing (10) in the second housing (40).

Abstract: Electrical connector including a module carrier (PM) and a wiring chamber which are adjacent. The connector includes several connection modules (MC) arranged in rows and in columns to give the module carrier (PM) an at least approximately square section. The wiring chamber consists of two shells (C1, C2) which can be joined together, as well as to the module carrier.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes two connector blocks that are coupled together by means of a jackscrew on one block that is screwed into a receiver on the other block. The jackscrew and receiver are formed from metal, while the remainder of the connector blocks are formed from a lower cost and lighter weight plastic. The receiver is held in place within a securing member in the second connector block, with the receiver and securing member having complimentary outer and inner polygon surfaces to keep the receiver from rotating. Axial receiver movement is prevented by a boss on the securing member that extends into a recess in the receiver, while the securing member is held against axial movement between a flange on one side and a securing cap on the other.

Abstract: A modular connector assembly particularly useful in the wiring systems of motor vehicles. The connector assembly includes a single terminal connector member and a plurality of separate terminal connector members which collectively and matingly engage with the single connector member. The separate terminal members are contained in the chambers of a multi-chambered flange which retains them in mating orientation with respect to the single connector member. An H-bar is configured to engage and unite the plurality of separate connector members and the flange to form a united assembly. The united assembly is then engaged with the single connector member to establish electrical communication therebetween.

Abstract: A connector assembly for connecting branch connectors to a main mating connector includes a frame capable of being joined with the main connector and the branch connectors being detachably mounted in the frame and capable of connecting with the main connector. The frame includes cavities for receiving each branch connector and extending from a first branch connector receiving face to an opposite face, and first engaging portions for holding each branch connector in the frame. The branch connectors each include a main body having terminals therein, and locking means provided for release from the frame first engagement means. The locking means form a second engaging portion for engagement with the first engaging portion to lock the branch connector in the frame.

Abstract: A connector which includes a male connector housing (1), a female connector housing (2), and a rotary shaft (3) for camming the male connector housing (1) into engagement with the female connector housing. The male connector housing 1 includes flexible arms (6) having engagement claws (8) for alternatively engaging holes (19) and (20) provided in the female connector housing so as to retain the connector housings in a provisionally engaged position or a completely engaged position. The flexible arms also include a constrictive portion (7) for flexing the arms outwardly when the shaft is inserted into the connector housings. As a result, the engagement claws (8) are disengaged from the provisional engagement holes (19) so that the connector housings can be moved to the completely engaged position. After the connector housings have been moved to the completely engaged position as a result of rotation of the shaft, the shaft can than be removed from the connector housings so that the claws (8) engage holes (20).

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes two connector blocks that are coupled together by means of a jackscrew on one block that is screwed into a receiver on the other block. The jackscrew and receiver are formed from metal, while the remainder of the connector blocks are formed from a lower cost and lighter weight plastic. The receiver is held in place within a securing member in the second connector block, with the receiver and securing member having complimentary outer and inner polygon surfaces to keep the receiver from rotating. Axial receiver movement is prevented by a boss on the securing member that extends into a recess in the receiver, while the securing member is held against axial movement between a flange on one side and a securing cap on the other.

Abstract: An electrical connector (10) includes a plug housing (3) and a cap housing (7). A bolt housing (1) is provided with a bolt (5) therethrough for tightening the connector (10). The bolt housing has a mechanism (9) for indicating coupling completeness through a window (1c). In this way coupling completeness may be assured by the operator.

Abstract: A test fixture for facilitating connection between the test leads of a diagnostic device and a pin grid array, dispersion via, or other multi-leaded electronic components mounted on a printed circuit boards. A base is provided of a nonconductive material having holes for spring loaded test pins. In the center of the fixture is a threaded rod which attaches the fixture onto a small threaded stud attached to the printed circuit board. The screw attachment is designed so that the fixture first screws onto the metal stud with light finger pressure. A nested screw arrangement utilizing a left hand threaded part then presses the fixture against the printed circuit board, compressing the test pins for good contact.

Abstract: An improved system connects subsea coupling components mounted to a movable junction plate assembly and a fixed junction plate assembly of a subsea petroleum recovery tree. The connecting handle on a movable junction plate assembly is biased for locking engagement with a movable plate to manipulate the movable junction plate assembly, but may be unlocked upon engagement with the fixed junction plate assembly to permit rotation of the connecting handle and thereby threadedly connect the junction plate assemblies. An extension arm assembly for supporting the movable junction plate assembly may be pivotably mounted to a control pod assembly, with the extension arm being extendible and contractible to allow an ROV or diver to move the junction plate assembly within a preselected zone of control.

Abstract: A modular connector for establishing multiple electrical connections through an opening in a vehicle body panel. A frame member, having opposite sides and mountable to the panel opening, has a means for sealing the body panel opening. The frame member has a plurality of connector module apertures. A cover, which is securable to one side of the frame member, has a plurality of connector module receptacles which correspond to and align with the connector module apertures. One or more female connector modules, each providing multiple terminals, mount in a receptacle in the cover and align with a frame opening. One or more male connector modules, each providing multiple terminals, aligns with a frame opening and mating to a corresponding female connector module. A means is provided for securing the female connector module to the male connector module.

Abstract: A multi-electrode connector which includes groups of compact female unit connectors and male unit connectors to be inserted with a required number of terminals, and a set of connector frames each of which has aligned connector inserting windows for individually inserting and retaining the female unit connectors and the male unit connectors, and is characterized in that there are provided a fitting force holding mechanism for the unit connector groups inserted and retained in the set of connector frames, and a forcible fitting and coupling mechanism provided on the connector frames and constituted by a female threaded portion and a bolt portion for coupling.

Abstract: Connectors are provided which afford a substantial material match between two dissimilar metals, such as between an electronics package and the connector as well as between connector components to form an electronics assembly. In this manner, the thermal expansion properties of the electronics assembly components to be interfaced are also substantially matched, thereby allowing maintenance of a hermetic feedthru formed therebetween for a sustained period of operation. Additionally, the substantially matched component materials permit the use of simple and cost effective interfacing procedures in assembly construction.