Abstract: Disclosed are embodiments for providing electrical connection between trunk sections of an artificial tree. In some embodiments, forces are created between electrical connectors on plugs and sockets to ensure a secure electrical connection. In other embodiments, pins and sockets are used in conjunction with rotational orientation devices to ensure proper orientations of the pins and sockets.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a ganged coaxial connector assembly. The ganged coaxial connector assembly comprises a male connector including: a male connector body; and a plurality of unit male connectors arranged in the male connector body, wherein each unit male connector is configured as a 2.2-5 male connector interface and includes an inner contact, an outer contact and a dielectric spacer. The ganged coaxial connector assembly further comprises a female connector including: a female connector body; and a plurality of unit female connectors arranged in the female connector body, wherein the number of the unit female connectors is the same as that of the unit male connectors, and each unit female connecter corresponds to each unit male connector when the male connector and female connector are mated. The male connector may include a pair of stop plates and a biasing/sealing member interposed between the stop plates.

Abstract: A method of forming a component for a heat exchanger is disclosed. The method comprises machining a portion of a metal sheet to form a plurality of protrusions, and forming apertures in the portion of the metal sheet so as to form a plurality of ribs defined by adjacent ones of the apertures, wherein at least one protrusion is located on each of said ribs.

Abstract: A joint connector assembly is disclosed. The joint connector assembly includes a first unit connector housing having a predetermined number of first terminal holes in a predetermined pattern, a second unit connector housing connected to the first unit connector housing and having a predetermined number of second terminal holes in a predetermined pattern, and a sliding cover to allow the first unit connector housing and the second unit connector housing to be coupled to the sliding cover in a sliding manner.

Abstract: The invention describes a pin contact element (1) having a contact support (2) which is composed of insulating material and having at least two pin contacts (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) which are installed in the contact support (2). The pin contact element (1) is intended to be installed in an electronics device housing (13) and to be connected to a printed circuit board. The pin contacts (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) project from a platform (5) of the contact support (2) in order to receive a spring-force plug connector (19) by way of a straight contact section (4). The contact sections (4) of the pin contacts (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) are surrounded in a fixing region (6) of the platform (5) by the contact support (2) and the pin contacts (3a, 3b, 3c, 3d) are secured in the contact support (2) in the fixing region.

Abstract: In various examples, a connector apparatus includes at least one connector including an integral conductor and an encapsulation housing. The at least one connector includes a contact portion and a tail portion, wherein the contact portion is configured to selectively accept and electrically couple to a therapy delivery element. The tail portion extends outwardly from the contact portion. The encapsulation housing at least partially surrounds at least some of the contact portion of the conductor. The encapsulation housing includes an inner surface, wherein at least some of the contact portion of the conductor extends from the inner surface of the encapsulation housing. With a contact of the therapy delivery element disposed within the encapsulation housing, the conductor is configured to contact and electrically couple with the contact of the therapy delivery element.

Abstract: The present invention a hair curler connector, which includes a locking assembly and a buckle, the locking assembly including a lock and a spring assembly, with the lock being equipped with hooks engaged with the buckle. The hair curler connector has simple structure, and it is easy to operate, adapting for different heating components for the convenience of changing.

Abstract: In some embodiments, an apparatus includes an electrical connector having a side wall defining a lumen and an elongate opening. The lumen is configured to receive at least a conductive portion of an electronic implant. The elongate opening divides the side wall into a first portion and a second portion. The first portion of the side wall is configured to move relative to the second portion of the side wall between a first position and a second position. The first portion of the side wall is electrically conductive and includes a protrusion. The protrusion is configured to contact the conductive portion of the electronic implant such that the conductive portion of the electronic implant is electrically coupled to the first portion of the side wall when the first portion of the side wall is in the second position.

Abstract: A connection terminal includes a housing, a case fixed to the housing, a terminal stage installed inside the case and having a first terminal and a guide portion, the first terminal and the guide portion projecting parallel to each other from one end of the terminal stage in the same direction, a connected member facing the case and having a second terminal to which the first terminal is fitted and connected for establishment of electrical connection, and a recessed portion to which the guide portion is fitted. The terminal stage is movable at least in a direction orthogonal to a direction of the connection between the first and second terminals while being installed inside the case. The first and second terminals are fitted to each other after the guide portion is fitted to the recessed portion.

Abstract: A supporting device (21) for a discrete electric component is so designed as to include a supporting part (22), and this supporting part includes a main body (26), and a pair of first flange portions (27a, 27b) and a pair of second flange portions (28a, 28b) which are respectively provided on both sides of this main body. A first recess (29) is defined by the main body and a pair of the first flange portions, and a second recess (30) is defined by the main body and a pair of the second flange portions. These flange portions of the supporting part (22) have slanting portions at their upper end parts, and these flange portions are interrupted at a base end of the supporting part. The terminals (19, 20) of an LED (17) are inserted into the recesses of the supporting part, enabling the LED to be supported and held.

Abstract: Ribs (16) are formed on the outer surface of a female housing main body (13) such that the front ends thereof are retracted from the front end of the female housing main body (13). By setting this retracted distance (D) larger than a dimension (C) along depth of connection over which first guiding surfaces (26A) are formed, the ribs (16) enter guide grooves (25) after the female housing main body (13) is guided to substantially correct its disalignment. Thus, second guiding surfaces (26B) can be smaller, thereby making the opening edges of the guide grooves (25) smaller. This enables the miniaturization of a connector provided with the ribs (16) for the twisting connection preventing purpose.

Abstract: The invention relates to an arrangement for the easier inserting of pin bases into sockets, by means of closed-form guide profiles which are used simultaneously for coding, in order to prevent the installing of lamps into sockets unsuited therefor.

Abstract: A lamp socket device for a decorative lighting string is provided. The device has a lamp bulb, a lamp base, a lamp holder, contact sheet and multiple electrical wires. The combination of a lamp bulb or a lamp base and lamp holder have acceptance, selectively combinable, aspects with directional aspects between the fixed lamp bulb, lamp base and lamp holder whereas the other unfixed lamp bulb, lamp base and lamp holders of a similar but different type have non-acceptance, non-combinable or exclusive aspects.

Abstract: A connector including a reception housing which has four sector-shaped compartments defined by four radial partitions, and four sector-shaped end terminals are inserted into the four sector-shaped compartments from mutually orthogonal directions which are perpendicular to a direction in which an insertion housing is inserted into the reception housing. A number of male terminals are provided on each of the four sector-shaped end terminals, and a number of conductors of a plurality of flat cables are connected to the male terminals. On the insertion housing, a number of female terminals are provided each being connected to respective one of a number of electric wires. The male and female terminals are simultaneously coupled with each other by inserting the insertion housing into the reception housing.

Abstract: A stand-off device to mount an electrical component, in stand-off relation to a horizontally extending circuit board, the component having elongated lead structure, comprising a longitudinally vertically elongated body having a supporting end portion to support the component remotely from the board, the body having slot structure extending from the end portion to receive the lead structure; and deflectable retention structure carried by the body in proximity to the slot structure to be engaged and deflected by the lead structure, whereby the retention structure frictionally retains the lead structure in position in the slot structure prior to attachment of the lead structure to the circuit board.