Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a display forming the front surface of the electronic device, a housing in which the display is seated and which at least forms a first side surface of the electronic device, an opening provided in the first side surface formed by the housing, a printed circuit board disposed adjacent to the first side surface, a connecting interface disposed on the PCB so as to be electrically connected to an external connector when the external connector is inserted through the opening, and a reinforcement member disposed on the PCB so as to surround the side surface of the connecting interface without covering the top surface of the connecting interface.

Abstract: A corrosion prevention structure for connectors includes: a boot which covers plural connectors for power distribution to be concentrated together on a front side of a battery and through which plural cables extending respectively from the plural connectors are inserted; and a clamp which tightly binds the plural cables over the boot.

Abstract: An example fiber control collar is provided. The fiber control collar includes a body, an opening, and a protrusion. The body includes a front surface and an opposing rear surface. The opening is formed in and extends through the body from the front surface to the rear surface. The protrusion extends from the front surface. The fiber control collar is configured to be positioned within a complementary hollow section of a connector backshell component to maintain fibers of a fiber optic cable away from pinch points during assembly of the fiber optic connector.

Abstract: A retainer resists decoupling of a first connector of a first cord from a second connector of a second cord. The retainer includes a first receiver having an adjuster to adjust the receiver about a portion of the first cord. The retainer includes a second receiver having an adjuster to adjust the receiver about a portion of the second cord. A connector housing couples the first and second receiver. The first receiver, second receiver, and connector housing form a continuous chamber in which lies portion of the first and second cords connected together when the retainer resides in an installed orientation. The retainer, in the installed orientation, resists incursion of water, dust particulate matter and other debris into the continuous chamber.

Abstract: A signal communication socket for connecting a signal line includes a socket housing defining a signal line channel therein and a slot thereon to communicate with the signal line channel, the slot having at least a first wall surface, and an elastic member detachably inserted into the slot, the elastic member abutting against the first wall surface through elastic extension when no external force is applied, thereby being positioned at the socket housing, wherein one side of the elastic member toward the signal line channel defines a part of a periphery of the signal line channel.

Abstract: A weather proof cover for electrical plug and socket junction which is shaped to accommodate the socket and plug between two hinged parts and provide a weather seal about each power cord associated with the plug and socket said cover including a hinge section joining the two parts along adjacent longitudinal edges, fastening means on the longitudinal edges opposite the hinge edges to securely close the cover, the seals around the power cords located on the end edges of each part, cord gripping devices located on the internal surface of one of said parts to prevent movement of the cords when the cover is closed without applying tension to the attachment of the cords to the plug or socket. The improvement being the provision of a lead restraint mechanism within the space between the two parts.

Abstract: An isolated waterproof cable for a wire and an electrical device provided with the same are disclosed. The isolated waterproof cable for a wire includes: a wire body (11) including at least one core wire (110), each core wire includes a conductive wire (113) and an insulating sheath (112) provided outside the conductive wire (113); a seal provided at an end of the wire body (11); and at least one connector (12) connected with the conductive wire (113), and a segment of the connector (12) or the conductive wire (113) is sealed within the seal. The isolated waterproof cable for a wire provided by the embodiments of the present application prevents water vapor from flowing along the conductive wire and entering the electric device by sealing a segment of the connector or the conductive wire, thereby providing good waterproof performance, for example, the camera fogging problem can be well solved.

Abstract: An electrical connection covering apparatus is designed to protect from moisture a connection between a plug of one extension cord and a socket of another extension cord. A plurality of compressible and elastic at least one cross-wise portion(s) are used to form a seal around the cables of the extension cords where they enter the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that has at least one aperture. A flap extends across the aperture. The compressibility and elasticity of the diaphragm material is greater than that of the housing material.

Abstract: An electrical connection covering apparatus is designed to protect from moisture a connection between a plug of one extension cord and a socket of another extension cord. A compressible and elastic diaphragm is used to form a seal around the cables of the extension cords where they enter the apparatus. The apparatus includes a housing that has at least one aperture. The diaphragm extends across the aperture. The diaphragm projects inwardly with respect to an interior surface of the housing. The compressibility and elasticity of the diaphragm material is greater than that of the housing material.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an enclosure for protecting a cable connection. The enclosure includes a sealing member contained within an inner shell. The sealing member is secured around the cable connection by slideably engaging a rigid outer shell over the inner shell. The outer shell has an opening extending along its entire length on one side to permit clearance and insertion of a connected cable to be inserted into the outer shell.

Abstract: An apparatus is designed to protect a connection between a plug of a first electrical cord and a socket of a second electrical cord from moisture. The apparatus consists of a first housing portion and a second housing portion that, when mated, form an interior region, a first aperture configured to receive the first electrical cord, and a second aperture configured to receive the second electrical cord. Four cross-wise portions are located in the interior region. The first and second cross-wise portions are attached to the first housing portion and are positioned proximate the first and second apertures, respectively. The third and fourth cross-wise portions are attached to the second housing portion and are positioned proximate the first and second apertures, respectively. When the housing portions are mated, the first cross-wise portion abuts the third cross-wise portion and the second cross-wise portion abuts the fourth cross-wise portion.

Abstract: A connector locking holder includes an electrical connector having a first connector body with a first electrical contact, and a second connector body with a second electrical contact. The first connector body is configured to be coupled to the second connector body to provide the connector in a connected state in which the first and second electrical contacts are electrically connected to each other. A holder is configured to secure the connector to an assembly which includes the connector. An attachment is configured to attach the connector to the holder only when the connector is in said connected state.

Abstract: A compressor may include a shell, a terminal assembly and an electronics module. The terminal assembly may engage the shell and may include an outwardly extending conductor and a terminal fence at least partially surrounding the conductor. The electronics module may include a back plate having an opening through which the terminal fence may be received. The back plate may include an engagement feature and a spring element. The engagement feature may removably engage the terminal fence. The spring element may contact the shell and bias the back plate away from the shell.

Abstract: What is presented is an extension cord with a convertible electrical plug end that can be connected to grounded and ungrounded power supply outlets. The extension cord comprises an extension cord and a plug end and is configured to transmit electrical power. The plug end is connected to the extension cord. The plug end itself comprises a plug body, plurality of prongs, flap, and ground contact. The protruding prongs are connected to the plug body and configured to couple to the outlet. The flap is movably attached to the plug body such that the flap can rotate relative to the plug body. When the flap is in the closed position, the plug end can connect to a grounded outlet. The ground contact is configured to releasably and electrically connect the extension cord to a ground potential on the outlet.

Abstract: An electrical cord covering system includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion. The housing portions each include compression portions around their respective rims. The compression portions each have two recessed areas. When the housing portions are in a closed position a hollow region is formed to cover mated electrical cord plugs. A rim seal is formed with the compression portions. Two apertures are formed in the rim seal from the recessed apertures. The cable apertures form seals against electrical cords running to the electrical cord plugs.

Abstract: A girdle for a hose coupling has two halves. Each half has a rounded outer surface and a hollow cylindrical center portion configured to house a hose coupling. The center portion of the girdle has stepped shoulders on each end that engage with the hose coupling to maintain the position of the girdle over the hose coupling. The two halves of the girdle are joined around the hose coupling by one or more fasteners to form a prolate spheroid.

Abstract: An electrical cord covering system includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion. The housing portions each include compression portions around their respective rims. The compression portions each have two recessed areas. When the housing portions are in a closed position a hollow region is formed to cover mated electrical cord plugs. A rim seal is formed with the compression portions. Two apertures are formed in the rim seal from the recessed apertures. The cable apertures form seals against electrical cords running to the electrical cord plugs.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing (10) into which terminal fittings (110) are accommodated and a housing-side lock (26). A wire cover (70) is mounted on the housing (10) to cover wires (200) pulled out from the housing (10). The wire cover (70) includes a cover-side lock (73) at a position to be lockable to the housing-side lock (26) in a mounted state and is held on the housing (10) by being locked to the cover-side lock (73) after the housing-side lock (26) is resiliently deformed. A restricting member (90) is inserted into a deflection space for the housing-side lock (26) to restrict the deflection of the housing-side lock (26) when the cover-side lock (73) and the housing-side lock (26) are in a locked state.

Abstract: A device for protecting an electrical connection on a bicycle. The protective device has first and second protective elements that are configured to be fixedly coupled with an electrical connection on opposite sides and a connector for removably coupling the first and second protective elements. Preferably, the connector elements for removably coupling the protective elements are formed as one piece with the respective first and second protective elements.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing (10) into which terminal fittings (110) are accommodated and a housing-side lock (26). A wire cover (70) is mounted on the housing (10) to cover wires (200) pulled out from the housing (10). The wire cover (70) includes a cover-side lock (73) at a position to be lockable to the housing-side lock (26) in a mounted state and is held on the housing (10) by being locked to the cover-side lock (73) after the housing-side lock (26) is resiliently deformed. A restricting member (90) is inserted into a deflection space for the housing-side lock (26) to restrict the deflection of the housing-side lock (26) when the cover-side lock (73) and the housing-side lock (26) are in a locked state.

Abstract: A plug assembly for a compressor having a shell, a terminal body on the shell, and a conductor pin extending through the terminal body, wherein a connector body of the plug assembly includes a plurality of electrical receptacles for electrical communication with the conductor pin at least partially disposed within a fence disposed around the terminal body. The plug assembly may be formed of a thermoplastic or thermoset material having a tensile modulus between 9500 MPa and 18000 MPa, and/or about 30 percent glass fibers. At least one electrical receptacle may be housed by an inner core of the plug assembly for electrical communication with the conductor pin. An annular sealing member may be supported by an outer body of the plug assembly for sealingly engaging the fence.

Abstract: A USB connector positioning structure includes a protective casing affixed to a frame shell of a machine case around a USB connector insertion slot for guiding insertion of a male USB connector through the USB connector insertion slot into a plug hole in a female USB connector at a circuit board inside the machine case, and a positioning holder shell pivotally coupled to the protective casing and biasable between a close horizontal position and an opened vertical position and movable along two horizontal guide slots of the protective casing for holding an inserted male USB connector in connection with the female USB connector in the machine case and protecting the inserted male USB connector against external pressure, and holding screws for locking the protective casing and the inserted gale USB connector in position.

Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is a cable connector (1) for establishing an electrical connection to a device connector, in particular a device connector of an electric vehicle or a charging device for the electric vehicle, wherein the cable connector (1) comprises a mechanical locking device (7), which is designed to lock the cable connector (1) to the device connector, and the locking device (7) is disposed at least partly on an outer side of a main body (2) of the cable connector (1), wherein the cable connector (1) has a covering device (14), which is designed to cover the locking device (7) at least partly on the outer side of the main body (2), and the covering device (14) has an actuating region (16) for actuating the locking device (7) via the covering device (14).

Abstract: A securement device is provided to secure a portable item from unauthorized movement or theft. A first bracket engages a first portion of the item, second bracket engages a second portion of the item, and an elongated member spans the portable item to attach the first bracket to the second bracket to prevent significant separation of the first and second brackets when in the secured configuration. An aperture or recess in the second bracket receives a plug or attached device, where the plug or attached device is plugged into a receptacle in the item. When the attached device or plug is situated within the aperture or recess in the first bracket and the first bracket is engaged to the item, the first bracket is prevented from lateral and rotational movement relative to the item. A lock may be attached to the securement device to secure the item to an anchor.

Abstract: An electrical cord covering system includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion. The housing portions each include compression portions around their respective rims. The compression portions each have two recessed areas. When the housing portions are in a closed position a hollow region is formed to cover mated electrical cord plugs. A rim seal is formed with the compression portions. Two apertures are formed in the rim seal from the recessed apertures. The cable apertures form seals against electrical cords running to the electrical cord plugs.

Abstract: A safety socket includes a main body, a restraint mechanism and a release mechanism. The restraint mechanism includes an immovable end and a movable end. The immovable end is disposed in the main body. The movable end has a through hole. The through hole corresponds in position to one of insertion holes of the main body. The movable end has an annular protruding portion axially extending from the wall of the through hole. The annular protruding portion has a free end which is curved outward. The safety socket can prevent a plug from being disengaged from the socket by accident. The outer surface of the conductive pin of the plug won't be scraped and damaged by the wall of the through hole to enhance the service life and safety of the plug.

Abstract: A weld cable connector system that includes a first terminal and a terminal protection system. The first terminal includes a first lock feature. The first terminal is configured to couple with a welding component and to conduct a welding power. The terminal protection system includes a cap, a base coupled to the first terminal, and a tether coupled to the base and to the cap. The cap includes a first mating lock feature. The cap is configured to removably couple with the first terminal in a first locking position to separate the first terminal from an external environment. The first mating lock feature is configured to interface with the first lock feature.

Abstract: An electrical cord covering system may include a first covering portion, a second covering portion, and a compression portion. Each of the covering portions may have an interior region, a cable aperture, a plug aperture, and a mating portion. The interior region of each covering portion may house a portion of a cable and a plug of a respective electrical cord. The cable aperture of each covering portion can accommodate the cable of the respective electrical cord. The plug aperture of each covering portion may permit the plugs of the different electrical cords to mate. The mating portions may allow the covering portions to mate. The compression portion may nest within the interior regions of the covering portions and accommodate the plugs. When the covering portions are mated, the compression portion may form seals at the cable apertures of the covering portions.

Abstract: The connector includes an electrically insulating one-part or multi-part housing, in which at least one contact element is arranged, which is accessible via a first opening of the housing by a contact element of a complimentary second connector, and which is connectable with an electrical cable that can be introduced through a second opening of the housing. The housing of the assembled connector, which is made from a first material, includes at least a first coupling element, which corresponds to at least one second coupling element that is included on a tubular element, which is manufactured from a second material which after processing includes a higher mechanical strength than the first material, and wherein the housing is releasably held within the tubular element by the releasably interlinked coupling elements.

Abstract: A connector for receiving and transmitting signals from a sensor that is adapted for use in a harsh environment of, e.g., a steam cooker is disclosed. A connector of the present disclosure may be utilized in an environment having a high temperature relative humidity and which is under positive or negative pressure. A single conductor in the form of a male extension extends into a sealable cooking chamber and is sized to be received in a female connector communicatively connected to a sensor such as a temperature sensor. An arrangement of seals and inflators are interposed between the connector and the cooking chamber to isolate the connector and protect it from corrosion and electrical conductivity to the enclosure.

Abstract: A cable assembly comprises an insulative housing receiving a plurality of mating terminals therein, a cable extending beyond the housing and having a plurality of wires, a plurality of connecting terminals electrically terminated to the wires respectively, and an outer cover enclosing the housing and having a dustproof lid being delectably between an open position while the connecting terminals being exposed to an exterior and a closed position while the connecting terminals being covered by the dustproof lid for dustproof protection. The connecting terminals penetrate into the corresponding wires, respectively.

Abstract: A lockable connector includes a receptacle having an opening located on an engagement surface and a spring clip slidably attached to the receptacle, the spring clip having a plug retention tang oriented substantially perpendicular to the opening on the engagement surface, the plug retention tang being positioned on the spring clip so that when the spring clip assumes a locking position the plug retention tang aligns with the opening located on the engagement surface of the receptacle.

Abstract: An electrical connector for electrically connecting a mating element to a motherboard includes an insulating body having two side surfaces disposed symmetrically, at least one rotating shaft protruding from the side surface, a casing including at least one side portion corresponding to the side surface, and at least one protruding block. The side portion of the casing extends backward to form a rotating portion. The rotating portion is disposed with an elongated hole. A distance between an edge of the elongated hole and an edge of the rotating portion is substantially a fixed value. A distance between the protruding block and the rotating shaft is equal to or slightly larger than the fixed value. The rotating shaft urges against the edge of the elongated hole of the casing, and the protruding block urges against the edge of the rotating portion of the casing.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is used to fix a flash drive mounted on a circuit board with a connector. The mounting apparatus receives the flash drive and connector. The mounting apparatus includes a base board, and a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other. An operation portion extends from an end of the base board opposite to the circuit board and forms a blocking portion on a front surface to block a top of the flash drive. Two pairs of fixing portions are formed on the mounting apparatus, respectively for perpendicularly and horizontally mounting the mounting apparatus to the circuit board.

Abstract: A card connector includes a main housing having a base portion, a pair of side walls and a bottom wall connecting with said base portion and side walls thereby defining a receiving cavity therebetween. A multiple groups of contact sets comprise contacting portions projecting into the receiving cavity. A metallic shell covers a top side of the main housing and defines an insertion opening together with the main housing at a front end thereof. A pair of guiders are floatably assembled on the bottom wall and respectively located beside the side walls. Each guider has a spring member disposed thereunder. A pair of locking devices are located at opposite sides of the insertion opening. Each locking device has a stopping section detachably supporting the guider under so as to prevent unmated card to be inserted.

Abstract: An integrated insulation displacement terminal includes an IDC assembly with a pair of pivotably mounted wings and a lacing cap assembly with a lacing cap, locking cam nut and deflectable contact ring. The IDC assembly has two rows of IDC terminals mounted on one side and the lacing cap assembly has a lacing cap with two corresponding rows of receiving holes. Each wing pivoted to the IDC base assembly has two pressing portions corresponding to the two rows of IDC terminals so when the wings are rotated to press the lacing cap such that each of the IDC terminals is inserted into one of the receiving holes and each wire is introduced in the corresponding IDC terminal. Each wing has an axial cable guide engaged by the cam nut when the assembly is locked by rotating the cam nut to secure the two assemblies in place and ground the cable.

Abstract: A board mounted connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1) defines a top side and a bottom side; a plurality of terminals (2) combined with the insulative housing, each terminal having a contacting portion disposed above the top side of the insulative housing; and a protective cover (3) floatably associated with the insulative housing and enclosing the contacting portions of the terminals.

Abstract: An electrical card connector is provided. The electrical card connector includes an insulating body and a cover. Axles of the cover come into contact with pivotal connection slots of the insulating body through flat surfaces, respectively. The axles are prevented from rotating within sliding portions of the pivotal connection slots, respectively, such that the cover cannot be opened while sliding. The axles of the cover come into contact with the pivotal connection slots of the insulating body through curved surfaces, respectively, to reinforce axial strength, increase contact area and friction of the pivotal connection slots, and prevent the axles from being stretched to the detriment of the structural strength of the axles.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a casing, a female connector received in the casing and a holder. The casing has a substrate. The female connector is spaced from an inner surface of the casing. The female connector defines an opening in one end thereof for a male connector inserting therein. The holder is between the substrate of the casing and the other end of the female connector which is away from the opening.

Abstract: An equipment enclosure for housing electronic components includes a front assembly having a front frame, the front assembly defining a front of the enclosure, and a rear assembly having a rear frame. The enclosure further includes at least two side brace members, each side brace member having a first end and a second, opposite end. A first connector is configured to releasably connect the first end of one of the side brace members to the front frame. A second connector is configured to releasably connect the second end of the one of the side brace members to the rear frame. Other embodiments and methods are further disclosed.

Abstract: A fastener for a socket connector includes a frame and a pressing assembly. The frame has an opening and a plurality of protrusions. The protrusions extend from inner edges of the frame toward the opening. The pressing assembly has a cover and a buckling piece. The cover is pivotally connected to the frame. The buckling piece locks the cover on the frame. Using the above arrangement, the protrusions are used to accurately align the socket connector within the opening, thus the inter edge surface of the frame is aligned with the outer peripheral surface of the socket connector. In this way, the pressing assembly of the frame can be operated accurately to lock and press a chip module on the socket connector.

Abstract: A socket cover includes a body and a base. The base includes a passage with a middle portion and two terminals. The width of the middle portion of the passage is smaller than the width of the two terminals of the passage. The body includes a pin, extruded in a direction parallel with an axis and pivotable about the axis relatively to the base. The pin of the body passes through and slides in the passage. When the pin is abutted against one of the terminals of the passage, the pin lodges in the terminal of the passage, so as to fix the body on the base.

Abstract: A connector is provided. The connector includes a connector body, a signal transmitting unit, a cover, a fastening plate, and an extension plate. The connector body has side walls to enclose an assembly hole. The signal transmitting unit is disposed in the assembly hole. The cover has a first end, a second end, and a first pivot and is disposed outside the assembly hole. The first end and the first pivot are disposed on two ends of a side case of the cover. The second end is opposite to the first end while the first pivot is axially connected to one side of the assembly hole. The fastening plate has a second pivot opposite and parallel to the first pivot. The second pivot axially connected to the side wall around the assembly hole. One end of the extension plate has a third pivot parallel to the first pivot and is rotatably connected to the fastening plate.

Abstract: An electrical cord coupling device includes an elongated generally cylindrical hollow body having an interior surface, a first end, and a second end. A first end cap is removably secured to the first end of the body. A hollow generally cylindrical adapter member is telescopingly received within the second end of the elongated body and a second end cap is removably secured the adapter member. The elongated body is adapted to house a plug of a first electrical cord and a socket of a second electrical cord coupled together. The first and second end caps prevent the cords from detaching when the end caps are secured to their respective ends of the elongated body and the adapter member. Each of the end caps is separable into two parts so as to be able to be positioned around the cords.

Abstract: A connector is provided. The connector includes a connector body, a signal transmitting unit, a cover, a fastening plate, and an extension plate. The connector body has side walls to enclose an assembly hole. The signal transmitting unit is disposed in the assembly hole. The cover has a first end, a second end, and a first pivot and is disposed outside the assembly hole. The first end and the first pivot are disposed on two ends of a side case of the cover. The second end is opposite to the first end while the first pivot is axially connected to one side of the assembly hole. The fastening plate has a second pivot opposite and parallel to the first pivot. The second pivot axially connected to the side wall around the assembly hole. One end of the extension plate has a third pivot parallel to the first pivot and is rotatably connected to the fastening plate.

Abstract: A receptacle connector includes a main body and a cover. The main body includes a bottom wall, a front wall, a rear wall, a first side wall, and a second side wall cooperatively defining a receiving space for receiving an electronic element. The cover a connecting portion, a latching portion, and a cover body. The connecting portion is pivotably connected to the rear wall of the main body. The latching portion is latchable with the front wall of the main body. The cover body is located between the connecting portion and the latching portion. The cover body includes a resisting portion bending towards the bottom wall, the resisting portion has a flat bottom surface facing towards the bottom wall. The flat bottom surface is substantially parallel to the bottom wall while the latching portion latching with the front wall of the main body.

Abstract: In the cover opening and dosing device of the present invention, a terminal cover 21 includes a turn regulating portion 24. The turn regulating portion 24 can prevent the terminal cover 21 from turning in a cover dosing direction due to resilience of coupling portions 22 and 23 when the terminal cover 21 is moved to a cover opening position. Thus, when connecting a cable to a terminal, the terminal cover 21 does not hinder the connection, so that the cable can be connected to the terminal with ease. It is possible to achieve a configuration of holding the terminal cover capable of opening and dosing the terminal open with ease and at low cost.

Abstract: A USB storage device includes a casing, a USB module and a protecting cover. The USB module is disposed in the casing and comprises a plurality of protruding pins. Each of the protruding pins has a first height. The protecting cover is connected to the casing and selectively covers the USB module. The protecting cover has a surface and an accommodating space formed on the surface. When the protecting cover completely covers the USB module, the protruding pins are accommodated in the accommodating space. A second height is defined between a bottom of the accommodating space and the surface. The second height is larger than the first height of the protruding pin.

Abstract: The device for protecting a connector comprising two mutually engageable connector elements itself comprises for each connector element, a resilient tubular sleeve having one end configured to be fastened to a respective connector element by surrounding it in leaktight manner, and having a length at rest that is sufficient for it to be cantilevered out beyond one end of the connector element carrying the resilient sleeve, the cantilevered-out end including spring blades for flattening the sleeve and holding the corresponding lips pressed resiliently one against the other.

Abstract: A storage device has a memory module, a cover, and light-transmission elements. In one such storage device, a cover has light-transmission elements extending from opposing exterior surfaces of the cover. In a configuration of the memory module and the cover, the light-transmission elements are optically coupled to the light source.