Abstract: A linear coil for inhibiting acoustic noise is provided. A rubber spacer is disposed in addition to the conventional linear coil. By means of the spacer, the vibration, generated when the deflection current passes through the linear coil, is absorbed. As a result, acoustic noise, caused by the collision between the linear coil and the printed circuit board, can be inhibited.

Abstract: A device for electrically powering user devices present on a part of a household electrical appliance movable relative to a fixed main structure of this latter, such as a door, for example of a refrigerator, openable away from the refrigerator cabinet, electrical conductors being present in said movable part and in said fixed structure. The device comprises a magnetic induction transformer arranged to connect said electrical conductors together, said induction transformer being positioned between said movable part and said fixed structure.

Abstract: A socket and light bulb assembly utilizing magnetic coupling including a socket portion having a generally cylindrical configuration. The socket portion has a first end and a second end. The first end has a recess extending inwardly thereof. The recess is defined by a smooth interior surface. The recess has a magnetic disk disposed at a bottom thereof. The socket portion has a contact disposed thereon. The socket portion includes wiring in communication with the contact for being coupled with an electrical source. A light bulb portion is provided that is adapted for coupling with the socket portion. The light bulb portion includes an upper light portion and a lower stem portion. The lower stem portion is dimensioned for being received within the recess of the socket portion. The lower stem portion is defined by a smooth exterior surface. The lower stem portion has a contact disposed therein whereby the contact of the socket portion connects with the contact of the light bulb portion to complete a circuit.

Abstract: An adaptor for use with a magnetic clamp device to ground electrical apparatus to a metallic ground plane. The adaptor has a conductive baseplate and at least one clamp member secured to the baseplate for clamping a ground plate flange of the apparatus to the baseplate. The baseplate has a planar region dimensioned to cooperate with the magnetic clamp device so as to be grounded to the ground plane.

Abstract: Disclosed is a ball-and-socket joint connection, in particular for a holding arm system for holding surgical instruments, with a joint ball sitting in a seat of a joint casing and permitting rotation in several axes and with a ball-shaped joint socket which can be axially displaced to and from the joint ball in a cylindrical section of the joint casing. A magnet is provided which produces a magnetic force between the joint ball and the joint socket such that they are drawn to one another. An actuation element is provided for displacing the joint socket and with this the joint ball is fixable in the seat of the joint casing by way of retracting the joint socket, wherein the joint ball by way of the magnet force is pressed into the seat of the joint casing, and wherein the joint ball by displacing forwards the joint socket with the actuation element is separable from the seat.

Abstract: A connector for electric motor, said motor comprising a magnetic ring which is the seat of a magnetic field related to operating parameters of the motor, comprises a magnetic flux conduction member forming a flux concentrator interposed, when the connector is fixed on the motor, between the magnetic ring and a Hall-effect sensor adapted so as to measure the magnetic flux the magnetic flux conduction member. Application to geared motors for window-raising systems, seat actuation systems or sunroof systems, in the automobile sector.

Abstract: A device for electrically powering user devices present on a part of a household electrical appliance movable relative to a fixed main structure of this latter, such as a door, for example of a refrigerator, openable away from the refrigerator cabinet, electrical conductors being present in said movable part and in said fixed structure. The device comprises a magnetic induction transformer arranged to connect said electrical conductors together, said induction transformer being positioned between said movable part and said fixed structure.

Abstract: An electrical connector configured to nonrigidly apply force to a semiconductor substrate in directions substantially normal to a plane of the semiconductor substrate. The electrical connector includes a first member with an electrically conductive element and a first attractive element and a second member that includes a support element and a second attractive element. Attractive forces, such as magnetic attraction, between the first and second attractive elements secure the first and second members of the electrical connector to the semiconductor substrate in a manner that facilitates communication between the electrically conductive element of the first member and one or more semiconductor devices carried upon the semiconductor substrate. The electrical connector may be used in stress testing of semiconductor devices or to otherwise establish an electrical connection between one or more semiconductor devices, a ground, and a power source.

Abstract: A connector comprises a male-type connector having a male-type housing and a male-type terminal housed therein, and a female-type connector having a female-type housing and a female-type terminal housed therein. A pair of permanent magnets is attached to both sides of the inner surface of the male-type housing so as to sandwich the top end portion of the male-type terminal. Due to the magnetic field of the permanent magnets, the ark is diffracted and extended by Lorentz force. Therefore, melting of the terminal portion and occurrence of an automobile fire owing to discharge are prevented.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a first device having one or more conductive areas to form a portion of an electromagnetic coupler and a socket to mount the first device relative to a second device having one or more conductive areas to form the electromagnetic coupler.

Abstract: A magnetic clamp device which allows the grounding of a conductive flange of test equipment to a metallic ground plane in a quick and efficient manner. The device includes a top plate and a spring-loaded bar secured to the top plate. The bar is straddled by a pair of magnet assemblies so that when the bar is placed over the conductive flange of the test equipment, the magnet assemblies straddle the flange and are magnetically secured to the ground plane, with the spring-loaded bar pressing the flange into conductive engagement with the ground plane.

Abstract: A detachable power supply apparatus for use with electrical appliances including removable temperature control devices includes a mounting panel on the temperature control device to which an electrical connector on a power supply cord is magnetically and electrically coupled. The mounting panel includes a ferrous contact plate attached to an outer surface thereof between a pair of conductive pins. The power supply cord includes a female electrical receptacle with a magnet subassembly attached at or near an outer surface thereof. The receptacle may be removably coupled to the mounting panel by positioning the receptacle outer surface adjacent the mounting panel contact plate. The magnet subassembly is designed to allow the receptacle to withstand a preselected tensile or pulling force and a preselected shearing or lateral force.

Abstract: The electromechanical connector proposed has a switch and an actuator. The switch can be connected by means of contacts to a power supply and has switching magnets with encoded magnetic elements mounted on a carriage. It is fitted in a housing as an enclosed unit. The actuator has actuation magnets with encoded magnetic elements and can be connected to a consumer. The switch can be connected to the actuator, connecting these two devices causing the switching magnets to move, against a restraining force, from an inoperative position to an operating position. The electrical connection between the switch and the actuator is thus established by means of contacts. The ends of the switch and actuator facing each other are fitted with alignment devices designed so that electrical contact between the switch and the actuator can only be made when the contacts are in a particular position with respect to each other.

Abstract: A detachable power supply apparatus for use with electrical appliances including removable temperature control devices includes a mounting panel on the temperature control device to which an electrical connector on a power supply cord is magnetically and electrically coupled. The mounting panel includes a ferrous contact plate attached to an outer surface thereof between a pair of conductive pins. The power supply cord includes a female electrical receptacle with a magnet subassembly attached at or near an outer surface thereof. The receptacle may be removably coupled to the mounting panel by positioning the receptacle outer surface adjacent the mounting panel contact plate. The magnet subassembly is designed to allow the receptacle to withstand a preselected tensile or pulling force and a preselected shearing or lateral force.

Abstract: A main body case on an electronic appliance side is provided with an external terminal. Within the main body case, an internal terminal is arranged opposite to the external terminal. The internal terminal is supported by a compression coiled spring in a conical form. The internal terminal is connected to a secondary battery, and the secondary battery is connected to an electronic circuit for an electronic appliance. A magnet is provided at a tip of a charger, and charger side-terminals are attached on both sides of the magnet. The charger side-terminal is connected to a primary battery internally provided in the charger. When the magnet of the charger is fitted with a groove of the external terminal, the internal terminal is attracted by a magnetic force and contacted with the external terminal. Due to this, the charger side-terminal and the internal terminal are brought into electrical connection through the external terminal, enabling charging.

Abstract: A safety outlet receptacle with a corresponding plug that renders the outlet receptacle inactive and unable to transmit an electrical current unless activated using the corresponding plug. The invention uses a very simple magnetic switch that is biased with a spring to change the activity state of the outlet receptacle. A single matched magnet and ferro-magnetic base is used to activate the magnetic switch. The invention can be used to replace any type of standard outlet receptacle regardless of the electrical power that is being utilized such as 110 or 220 volt, 50 or 60 cycle, AC or DC. The invention also features an indicator light in order for a user to be certain that the outlet receptacle needs to be replaced because it is no longer operating in a safe manner.

Abstract: A connector is provided with a highly reliable noise removing function. The connector includes a magnetic element (30) at a rear end portion of a housing (10), and tabs (14) are inserted through a rectangular hole (31) which is a through hole formed in the magnetic element (30). The housing (10) is provided with a magnetic element receptacle (24) having a rectangular tubular shape for enclosing the outer circumferential surface of the magnetic element (30). One end surface of the magnetic element (30) is exposed to the outside from the rear end surface of the magnetic element receptacle (24). Since the magnetic element (30) has its outer circumferential surface enclosed by the magnetic element receptacle 24, it can be protected from contact with other parts and prevented from being cracked.

Abstract: A connector for charging includes: a power supply connector element having a primary coil to be connected to a charging power source and a first core; and a vehicle connector element having a secondary coil to be connected to a battery mounted on a vehicle and a second core, the first and second cores constituting a magnetic circuit which passes through the primary and secondary coils, thereby allowing the battery to be charged by an electromotive power induced in the secondary coil, wherein a region occupied by one of the first and second cores is smaller than a region occupied by the other of the first and second cores.

Abstract: An electromagnetic detachable connector includes a pair of female and male connectors. Each of female and male connectors includes a movable section and a fixed section. Each movable section includes a row of terminals that can be connected with those of another movable section, and a guide that can be fitted with that of the another movable section. The fixed sections are relatively fixed so as to have respective movable sections face each other. A permanent magnet and an electromagnet are arranged at a predetermined position of the female and male connectors. Exerting an electromagnetic force on the permanent magnet so that the movable sections move in a direction so as to come closer to or farther away from each other achieves a drive control for connection and disconnection. With this structure, an electromagnetic detachable connector is provided that can control, automatically and with high precision, the connection and disconnection between the female and male connectors.

Abstract: Tiling processor elements facilitate manipulation of digital information and processing through user-defined relationship between the elements. Each element represents an independent computational entity with predefined properties and functionality, but the behavior of an arrangement of these elements depends on the arrangement itself-not just the characteristics of the individual devices. In this way, unique computational entities may be constructed based on, but not limited to, the capabilities of the individual devices. Rearrangement of the elements defines and alters the functionality of the resulting element network.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electromechanical connection device comprising a switching device which can be connected to a current source via power supply contacts and comprises switching magnets. A tripping device, provided with tripping magnets, can be connected to the switching device. Switching magnets are thus moved from a rest position, against a restraining force, into an operating position, the contact between pairs of contacts and hence the electrical connection between the switching device and the tripping device being established. The switching magnets and the tripping magnets are provided with a special code. The pairs of contacts are disposed at least approximately in a region of the housing between the center thereof and the switching magnets. An electrically conductive bridge is provided on the operating slide for the contact between the pairs of contacts and the power supply contacts.

Abstract: The invention relates to a switching arrangement for connecting and/or separating two sections (7, 8) of an electrical line (3), said arrangement comprising a switching device (10) having contact elements (11, 12) which are connected to said two line sections (7, 8) as well as a plug device (15) having an actuation element (20) and plug contacts (18, 19).For providing a switching arrangement of particularly simple design for connecting and/or separating two sections of an electrical line, the present invention proposes that the contact elements (11, 12) be electrically connected to the actuation reeds of a reed contact (25) and the actuation element (20) be means magnetically influencing said reed contact which will open said reed contact (25) when the plug devide (15) is plugged in.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electromechanical connection device comprising a switching device which can be connected to a current source via power supply contacts and comprises switching magnets. A tripping device. provided with tripping magnets, can be connected to the switching device. Switching magnets are thus moved from a rest position, against a restraining force, into an operating position, the contact between pairs of contacts and hence the electrical connection between the switching device and the tripping device being established. The switching magnets and the tripping magnets are provided with a special code. A plurality of switching magnets in the outer peripheral area of an operating slide are disposed as segments at a distance from one another. An identical number of tripping magnets with opposite polarity are likewise arranged as segments in the same peripheral area as the switching magnets in the tripping device.

Abstract: An Automated data collection system for fugitive emission sources includes a handheld data terminal formed as a single portable package or integral unit. The data terminal is connected to an organic vapor analyzer (OVA) and an emissions receiving probe. The data terminal includes a display, a keypad, a microprocessor, a memory, a barcode reader and an analog to digital (A/D) converter for converting the emissions signal received from the OVA to a digital representation. The data terminal facilitates immediate on-site repair by providing repair guidance or repair options to the inspector during the inspections process. Front and rear magnets detachably mount the probe to the data terminal. The probe's rear magnet is recessed to matingly receive the unit's projecting rear magnet.

Abstract: A cover plate assembly for a wall box mounted in an opening in a wall, the wall box having at least one pair of tabs provided with threaded holes on standard centers adapted to receive screws mounting at least one electrical circuit device within the wall box. The assembly includes a frame situated to overlie the wall surrounding the opening in which the wall box is mounted, the frame having an inside perimeter dimensioned to surround the wall box, and inwardly projecting flanges having openings to overlie the threaded electrical device mounting holes for engagement by the electrical circuit device mounting screws. The assembly also includes a safety plate overlying and fixed to each electrical circuit device, each safety plate having an outer edge dimensioned vertically to overlie the frame inwardly projecting flanges and dimensioned horizontally to cover the space occupied by the electrical circuit device to which each safety place is fixed.

Abstract: Several embodiments are shown for a quick connect/disconnect microwave coaxial connector which is held together under magnetic force. In one embodiment, the ends of coaxial cables are provided with annular magnets and the end faces ground flat. A good low SWR coaxial connection is made and held by simply pushing the ends together. In another embodiment, ring magnets are employed to hold standard coaxial ends together while enabling their disconnection by pulling them apart. A magnetic adapter is used to facilitate coaxial connections.

Abstract: Magnetic circuits for communicating data in a tractor and trailer combination. In a preferred embodiment, a connector for interfacing electrical signals between a tractor and trailer which will be connected together such that the tractor pulls the trailer comprises a receptacle interfaced between the tractor/trailer for housing first electrical interface members that carry electrical signals output from the tractor to the trailer and receiving electrical signals output from the trailer to the tractor, a plug connectable to the receptacle for housing second interface members that carry electrical signals output from the trailer to the tractor, and receiving electrical signals output from the tractor to the trailer, a first coil in the receptacle for communicating data from data-producing devices in the tractor to data-receiving devices in the trailer, and for receiving data from the data-producing devices in the trailer, and a second coil in the plug for receiving the data.

Abstract: A magnetically retained, electrical connection system for making secure, temporary electrical contact between a first coupling surface of a portable appliance, e.g. a rechargeable battery powered photographic camera, and a second coupling surface of a base or recharging unit for passing electrical signals therebetween when the coupling surfaces are brought into contact. The connection system comprises electrical contacts positioned in relation to magnetic circuit closing latch components on the coupling surfaces of the portable appliance and base unit adapted to close electrical and magnetic circuits when contacted under pressure. The latch is latched in response to a first push movement of the coupling surfaces toward one another, thereby closing the electrical and magnetic circuits, and unlatched to break the electrical and magnetic circuits when the appliance, positioned with respect to the second unit, is subjected to a second push movement of the coupling surfaces toward one another.

Abstract: An image forming machine in which a detachable process cartridge having a photoreceptor drum is provided. On the frame of the process cartridge, a magnetic connector is provided, in which a magnet and an outer plate surrounding the magnet are assembled, and a leaf spring is provided between the frame and the magnet. The process cartridge is positively grounded through the magnetic connector when the process cartridge is fully inserted into the main body of the machine, due to the magnetic connection to a plate of the main body.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a device which may be used as a substitute for one or more of a plurality of DC batteries used as a power source. The device includes an electrically conducting elongated structure which is sized such that it forms an electrical contact with a DC battery contained in a battery compartment or a battery compartment. In one embodiment, the elongated structure includes a permanent magnet which is capable of replacing one or more of a plurality of DC batteries used as a power source and of extending the life of the batteries used. In an alternate embodiment, the elongated structure is electrically conducting.

Abstract: A device for coupling a battery to an electric appliance including two magnetic plates, one of the magnetic plates having an opening for engagement with a center electrode of the battery, the other magnetic plate attractable to the case electrode of the battery, and a wire for electrically coupling the magnetic plates to the electric appliance in order to energize the electric appliance.

Abstract: An inductive coupling permits bi-directional data and power to be transferred through the skin of an aircraft thereby avoiding pin connectors. The coupling comprises a sending unit which is detachably mounted to the skin exterior, and the pick-up unit is located on the interior skin surface in alignment with the sending unit.

Abstract: A connector for electrically connecting an electrical lead to a terminal of a battery includes a mounting member and a contact member. The mounting member is either connectable to or integral with a terminal post of a battery and includes a mounting magnetic section and an electrical conductor between the battery terminal and the contact member. The contact member is connectable to an electric lead and includes a contact magnetic section coupled with the mounting magnetic section to connect the contact member to the mounting member. Electricity is conducted from the battery terminal to the electric lead via the electrical conductive section and the magnetic sections are outside the major electrical conductive route so that the magnetic sections at least partially insulate the electrical conductive sections.

Abstract: A pair of hybrid electro-optical connectors which allow for the grouping of a mixture of electrical and optical connections in a versatile housing where clusters of terminal-holding channels are arranged in a beehive configuration. Automatic alignment of the terminals is achieved by means of magnets of opposite polarity occupying some of these channels. The connectors are particularly adapted to underwater applications or to any other severe environment and hard-to-reach locations where manipulation is limited due to the use of diving suits or robotics. The frustro-conical configuration of sections of the channels and the terminals provides for the use of the connectors as part of bulkheads between two areas with very high differential pressure. The frustro-conical configuration prevents the movement of terminals within the channel toward the low pressure area.

Abstract: A plug and receptacle combination is transformer coupled. There are no exed contacts to the environment at any time, whether the plug and receptacle combination are mated or separated from each other. By encapsulating the primary winding and secondary winding separately in a respective plug and receptacle, mating and unmating can be accomplished while submerged in water.

Abstract: A connector device for connecting two electrically conductive contact members (16, 54) with each other comprises two releasably connectable connector members (2, 4), each of the connector members including one of the contact members, the connector device further having parts (20, 40, 42, 44, 58, 82, 84, 86) for sealingly enclosing the contact members (16, 54) in the connector members (2, 4), and a device (20, 22, 58, 26, 62, 30, 32, 34, 36, 64) for selectively establishing electrical contact between the contact members (16, 54) and breaking this contact after the connector members have been connected with each other.

Abstract: An electrical connector for use in arc welding comprises a magnet of generally toroidal shape housed in a cup-shaped support and secured by a screw to a casing having a surrounding annular face substantially coplanar with the end face of the magnet and the rim of the cup-shaped support. The magnet is made from a material incorporating a high proportion of cobalt having a low temperature coefficient, which is resistant to high temperatures and substantially unaffected by the high welding current which flows therethrough in operation.

Abstract: A connector apparatus capable of connecting with a complimentary connector for the supply of energy, signals or a commodity has a connector part which can be retracted into the apparatus in response to a control signal to disengage the complimentary connector. The retraction movement may be caused by a piston and cylinder arrangement or by an electromagnet. The connector arrangement has many applications and may be released in response to a variety of circumstances. For example, it may be used in a power supply to a garaged vehicle or grounded aircraft and be arranged to release upon release of the vehicle or aircraft brakes. It may be used in a discharge or filling hose from or to a tanker vehicle and be arranged to release upon starting of the vehicle. It may furthermore be connected in a gas or water supply and be arranged to release in response to a signal from a gas or moisture detector.

Abstract: A device for protecting an electrical subsea connector from seawater and increasing the magnetic conductivity in an inductive type electrical subsea connector is disclosed. The device is made up of a reservoir containing an oil-based ferromagnetic fluid under pressure. The reservoir is in communication with the female cavity of the connector and the female cavity is equipped with permanent magnets to prevent the magnetic fluid from leaking out. The ferromagnetic fluid is at a pressure exceeding the pressure of the surrounding seawater.