Abstract: A hybrid microelectronic substrate may be formed by the incorporation of a high density microelectronic patch substrate within a lower density microelectronic substrate. The hybrid microelectronic substrate may allow for direct flip chip attachment of a microelectronic device having high density interconnections to the high density microelectronic patch substrate portion of the hybrid microelectronic substrate, while allowing for lower density interconnection and electrical routes in areas where high density interconnections are not required.

Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are described for connecting multiple electrical connectors as a group with corresponding receiving sockets, or connection ports, in a medical device. A multiple electrical connector plate acts as an intermediate connector for quickly engaging or disengaging a group of electrodes with the corresponding device as a single unit. The connection plate includes multiple sections that allow a connector to be snapped securely in place on the connection plate such that the connector does not pull or push free from its snapped in location, resulting in group handling of electrical connectors that is less time consuming, reduces errors and positively impacts the quality of medical care.

Abstract: A modular plug system including a plug housing including a top surface, bottom surface and two opposing side surfaces, a front end and an opening opposite the front end, and a cavity extending from the front end to the opening in the back end with a plurality of openings extending through the front surface to the cavity, a plurality of guide units in the cavity positioned such that each of a plurality of wires engages a respective guide unit, a cutting surface extending from a lower portion of the front end such that the cutting surface is below the lowest row of openings, where the cutting surface is sized to accommodate two pillars on a crimping device with the two pillars being positioned on opposing sides of the cutting surface when the tool engages the plug.

Abstract: A connector assembly (10) is disclosed in which a connector part (12) and a cable manager part (20) are provided. The cable manager part (20) can be provided with a separable lacing fixture (24) that functions to retain the severed portions (6a) of the wires (6) that result from the termination process, rather than allowing the severed wire portions (6a) to fall to the floor in an uncollected state. In one aspect, the cable manager part (20) has a main body (22) to which the separable lacing fixture (24) is attached via a plurality of breakaway portions (34). During installation, the connector part (12) is inserted onto the cable manager part (20) and is placed in a wire termination tool (7) which fully inserts the connector part (12) onto the cable manager part (20). This action causes the connector part (12) to cut the wires (6) and to sever or break the breakaway portions (34) such that the separable lacing fixture (24) is separated from the fully formed connector (10).

Abstract: An electrical connector, having an elongated plastic housing which is open at its rearward end and has an essentially continuous forward end wall with a flat upper portion, a lower portion of the forward end wall being integrally thickened to project forward beyond its upper portion.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an electrical connection assembly includes a connector preparing step of preparing a connector (CN), in which each of plural terminals (20) has a conductor connection surface (27a) exposed outside an insulating housing (30). A connecting step of connects parts of conductors and the conductor connection surfaces (27a) corresponding thereto while tension is applied to a wiring material (10) by holding the wiring material (10) including the conductors arrayed at intervals from each other in an array direction at holding positions separated from each other in a longitudinal direction of the wiring material. A cutting step sandwiches and cuts the wiring material (10) by two cutting tools (62, 65) at a cutting position between one of the holding positions and the parts to be connected with the wiring material (10) kept held after the completion of the connecting step.

Abstract: A branch connector is capable of preventing cable breakage when subjected to vibration or shock. The branch connector (1) includes a pair of split housings capable of opening and closing with respect to each other, a relay contact (40) supported by the split housings and connecting electrically to a cable guided by the split housings in a closed state, and a cable holder, formed in the split housings to hold the cable, including a tight cable holder on the side closer to the relay contact (40) to hold the cable so that movement of the cable in a radial direction is relatively smaller when the split housings are in the closed state and a loose cable holder on the side farther from the relay contact (40) to hold the cable so that movement of the cable in a radial direction is relatively larger when the split housings are in the closed state.

Abstract: A terminating apparatus for terminating a plurality of wires of a cable to a plurality of connection terminations of a communication module, the communication module comprises at least one upright walls each provided with at least one receiving slots for receiving the connection terminations each of which is electrically connected with one wire. The terminating apparatus comprises: at least one terminating portion into which the upright walls of the communication module are able to be inserted, each terminating portion separately holding the plurality of wires of the cable; and at least one cutting apparatus mounted in the terminating portions outside the receiving slot of the communication module and constructed to cut off parts of the wires which extend out the receiving slots after the wires are terminated to the connection terminations of the communication module. The wires may be easily and quickly terminated to the communication module.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for accessing and/or repairing a select subset of fibers in an ADSS fiber optic cable. The apparatus includes a bousing extending from a first end to a second end. A first fiber optic spiice tray is positioned within the housing closer to the first end than to the second end. A second fiber optic spiice tray is positioned within the housing and spaced apart from the first spiice tray. A tension member extends through the housing and includes a first mechanical connector near the first end and a second mechanical connector near the second end. The connectors provide art attachment location for deadends at either end for transferring tension from the undamaged portion of the ADSS fiber optic cable.

Abstract: A connector configured to operate in two different electrical performance modes. The connector may include a plurality of connector contacts, a plurality of contact pads, and an insulator having an insulating portion adjacent the plurality of contact pads. The insulator is movable between an insulating position and a non-insulating position. When the insulator is in the insulating position, the insulating portion insulates the plurality of contact pads from the plurality of connector contacts and the connector operates in a first one of the electrical performance modes. When the insulator is in the non-insulating position, the plurality of connector contacts contact the plurality of contact pads and the connector operates in a different second one of the electrical performance modes. The connector may be implemented as a plug or an outlet.

Abstract: A mains power wire connection assembly (100) using a button to push a first wire and a second wire to move toward the direction of clamping slots, and the inner walls of the clamping slots puncture the first wire and second wires and clamp the same. The button and the insulation body are locked and fixed with respect to each other.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure relate generally to a connector including a housing with a severing device and a pair of wire taps built into the housing. For example, the severing device may sever the electrical connection along one or more wires placed inside the connector. The pair of wire taps may patch into the severed ends of the wires, intercepting any signal transmitted through the wires, and patching any signal transmitted along the wire tap into the severed wires. The wire taps may further be connected to an intermediate device, placing the intermediate device in series with the ends of the severed wire. The connector may also include a switching device between the first and second wire taps. When the switching device is closed, the switching device may directly connect the wire taps, shorting out the intermediate device and effectively reestablishing the direct electrical connection between the severed wire ends.

Abstract: A printed wiring board includes a first substrate having a recess portion and multiple conductors, a second substrate having multiple conductors and inserted in the recess portion of the first substrate such that the first substrate has a surface exposing at least a portion of a surface of the second substrate. The multiple conductors in the first substrate is electrically connected to the multiple conductors in the second substrate, and the second substrate has density of the conductors which is higher than density of the conductors of the first substrate.

Abstract: A breakaway cable is provided with a plug that has a number of wires that are arranged so as to disconnect in a predetermined sequence. The disconnect plug is designed to fit into a standard plug assembly. This end of the plug presents the same set of pins as a truck, thus extending the existing cable by the extender length. The breakaway cable is configured to break in a controlled manner in the event a vehicle to which the cable is connected should pull away.

Abstract: This is directed to a power adapter plug arm manufactured from a single piece of material. The plug arm can include a plug operative to extend into a wall socket, an elongated plate coupled to an end of the plug such that the plug extends from a first surface of one end of the plate, and a pin coupled to the opposite end of the plate and extending from the opposite surface of the plate. The pin can be operative to engage a circuit board of the power adapter to provide power received from the wall socket to an electronic device coupled to the power adapter. To enhance the strength of the plug arm, the plate can be manufactured by creating a co-axial plug and a stem from a single piece of material, bending the stem, and cold heading the bent portion of the stem to form a plate. Because the cold heading process involves cold working the material, the arm and in particular the bridge member at the interface between the plate and the stem can become stronger as a result of the manufacturing process.

Abstract: An RJ modular connector is provided that has wire channels that slope downward and end at openings in the bottom of the connector through which the stripped wires extend. In use, the outer jacket insulation is removed from an end portion of the cable, leaving lengths of exposed wires. The length of the exposed wire is unimportant. The wires are arranged in an essentially flat configuration and inserted longitudinally into the connector and then directed downward by the downward slope of the channels, so that the distal ends of the respective wires extend through the bottom of the connector. The protruding wire ends are then compared with a standard to confirm the correct color identification pattern for them and corresponding wire position. After the comparison is made, the protruding wire ends are crimped/secured and sheared off. Conductive contact blades are inserted, and pierce the wires.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a front housing holding a plurality of contacts and holding a cutting blade proximate to a rear of the front housing. The electrical connector also includes a rear housing having a wire organizer at a front of the rear housing that has a plurality of wire channels configured to receive corresponding wires therein. The rear housing has an outer support wall spaced apart from, and arranged outward of, the wire channels, where the outer support wall has a front edge. The wire channels extending along wire channel axes that extend across the front edge. During mating of the rear housing with the front housing, the cutting blade is configured to trim the wires extending from the wire organizer and is positioned between the outer support wall and the wire organizer. The wires are terminated to the contacts when the front housing and the rear housing are mated.

Abstract: An RJ modular connector is provided that has wire channels that slope upward and end at openings in the top of the connector through which the stripped wires extend. In use, the outer jacket insulation is removed from an end portion of the cable, leaving lengths of exposed wires. The length of the exposed wire is unimportant. The wires are arranged in an essentially flat configuration and inserted longitudinally into the connector and then directed upward by the upward slope of the channels, so that the distal ends of the respective wires extend through the top of the connector. The protruding wire ends are then compared with a standard to confirm the correct color identification pattern for them and corresponding wire position. After the comparison is made, the protruding wire ends are crimped/secured and sheared off. Conductive contact blades are inserted, and pierce the wires.

Abstract: A connector for terminating a communications cable is disclosed including a termination assembly (30) including a plurality of wire receiving contacts (32) for receiving wires (24) of a cable; a lacing fixture (22) with a number of wire receiving spaces (23) and which is used to guide the wires into engagement with the wire receiving contacts (32); and a cutting blade (34) having a cutting portion (35) and a body portion; wherein the termination assembly and lacing fixture are arranged such that, as they are assembled together, wires held in the lacing fixture are pushed past the cutting portion of the blade which cuts off excess wire, the cut wires are pushed beyond the body portion of the blade, and the wires are pushed into engagement with the wire receiving contacts.

Abstract: A cap (10) for a modular telecom connection jack assembly comprises a housing (12) including an aperture (14) to receive a cable (18) therethrough. A pair of jaws (20, 22) is operably associated with the housing (12) and movable relative to each other between an open configuration (Po) and a closed configuration (Pc). The relative positions of the jaws (20, 22) in the closed configuration (Pc) is determined by latch means operably associated with the jaws (20, 22) to limit relative movement of the jaws (20, 22). The cap (10) further comprises biasing means operably associated with the jaws (30, 32) to bias the jaws (20, 22) from the open configuration (Po) towards the closed configuration (Pc). The jaws (20, 22), in use, are movable to the open configuration (Po) to permit insertion of a cable (18) through the aperture (14) in the housing (12) and, on release, are caused to move by the biasing means towards the closed configuration (Pc) to clamp the cable (18) therebetween.

Abstract: An electrical connector for terminating at least one electrical conductor comprises a housing including a cavity for receiving at least a first IDC element, a cap including a pivot portion and a cover portion, wherein the pivot portion is pivotally mounted to the housing to allow the cap to be pivoted between an open position and a closed position, at least one recess in the pivot portion of the cap, and a cutting edge within the cavity of the housing adjacent the recess in the pivot portion of the cap.

Abstract: A cap (10) for a modular telecom connection jack assembly comprises a housing (12) including an aperture (14) to receive a cable (18) therethrough. A pair of jaws (20, 22) is operably associated with the housing (12) and movable relative to each other between an open configuration (Po) and a closed configuration (Pc). The relative positions of the jaws (20, 22) in the closed configuration (Pc) is determined by latch means operably associated with the jaws (20, 22) to limit relative movement of the jaws (20, 22). The cap (10) further comprises biasing means operably associated with the jaws (30, 32) to bias the jaws (20, 22) from the open configuration (Po) towards the closed configuration (Pc). The jaws (20, 22), in use, are movable to the open configuration (Po) to permit insertion of a cable (18) through the aperture (14) in the housing (12) and, on release, are caused to move by the biasing means towards the closed configuration (Pc) to clamp the cable (18) therebetween.

Abstract: An actuator that reduces the number of components, simplifies connection, and lowers costs. The actuator includes a connector body and a cover. The connector body has an input terminal and an output terminal. The cover holds a harness with the connector body. The connector body or the cover includes a cutter that is arranged between the input terminal and the output terminal. The cutter cuts a signal line of the harness into two cut pieces when attaching the connector body and the cover to each other. The input and output terminals each include two contact portions that penetrate through a coating of the signal line of the harness to contact one of the two cut pieces of the signal line when attaching the connector body and the cover to each other.

Abstract: The present invention relates to conveyor control system and methodology that may be operatively coupled with other such systems in order to implement a control strategy for a modular conveyor system. A module and/or series of modules are provided that clamp to a cable, the modules having associated logic and inter-module communications for control. This includes relatively inexpensive power distribution, interconnection and motion logic for industrial conveyor systems.

Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided to improve a cutting reliability, to facilitate automation of the connection of wires and to allow for a reliable detection of wire joints. Ends of wires (a, a′) to be connected along their longitudinal directions are linearly placed, and a tape (t) is wound over and around the both wire ends. An adhesive layer of the tape is faced up, and the tape (t) is wound as the wire ends are rolled, thereby connecting the wires (a, a′). Since the tape displays a strong tear resistance in its longitudinal direction, the wires are strongly connected. The tape may contain reinforced fibers to display a stronger tear resistance. The wires (a, a′) are rolled by being held between plates (11, 33) and moving the plate (33) with respect to the plate (11). The tape (t) is placed on an auxiliary base plate (12) and is wound by the rolling movement of the wires (a, a′). The plate (33) is moved back after winding of the tape (t) to untwist the wires (a, a′).

Abstract: A high voltage electrical connection between a base unit and a panel display in a portable computer wherein the base unit and the panel display are pivotably secured to each other about a hinge axis, includes a flexible high voltage electrical conductor extending from the base unit to the panel display. A portion of the electrical conductor extends along the hinge axis such that pivoting of the panel display relative to the base unit causes said portion of the flexible conductor to twist about the hinge axis rather than actively bend.

Abstract: A snap-in jack assembly for a multi-conductor communications jack allow a plurality of insulated conductors forced into associated insulation displacing contacts having conductor-cutting anvils to establish a mechanical and electrical joint with an insulated metallic conductor. The force performed by an impact tool having a cutting edge for severing a portion of the insulated conductor which extends beyond the jack lead frame. A series of anvils adjacent to the frame and to the insulation displacing contacts support the insulated conductor and insure a clean cut without injury to the conductor or insulation.

Abstract: The driving mechanism has a bearing hole (33) provided in the second support plate (30) and an elongated hole (22) provided in an intermediate plate (20) so as to extend in a direction perpendicular to the relative movement with respect to the second support plate (30). The driving shaft (40) has a shaft section (42) slidably supported by the bearing hole (33) and a driving section (41) housed in the elongated hole (22). The driving section has a small-diameter portion (43), a large-diameter portion (44) having a constant diameter, and a pair of transitional portions (45A, 45B) between them. The small- and large-diameter portions (43, 44) have a common axis (Z) with the shaft section (42). The minor diameter of the elongated hole (22) is substantially equal to the sum of the radii (r and R) of the small and large diameter portions (43, 44).

Abstract: A multi-conductor communications jack where the individual insulated conductors are forced into associated insulation displacing contacts to make a mechanical and electrical joint with the metallic conductor therein by means of an impact tool which also has thereon a cutting edge for severing the portion of the insulated conductor that extends beyond the jack lead frame. The improvement comprising a series of anvils adjacent the frame and insulation displacing contacts to support the insulated conductor and insure a clean cut without injury to the conductor or insulation.

Abstract: A connection device is particularly suited for connection of the two strands of a telephone or computer-related line in a sub-distribution terminal block. The device includes an insulating base with a cavity formed therein in which I.D.C. contacts are secured for receiving the strands. Opposite each I.D.C. contact is secured a blade for cutting the scrap of wire. A pusher, comprising a master screw for movement and lateral slots for introduction of the wires, is telescopically associated with this base. The cutting blade is provided so that, after the cut, the free end of the cut wire is disengaged from this blade. The assembly further forms a reservoir of sealing gel, or other like product, which is virtually closed.

Abstract: Electrical apparatus for connecting insulated wires of a multi-pair electrical cable to an outlet, including a connector having an opening which receives a plurality of insulated wires in an essentially flat parallel configuration and extends through the connector to allow the ends of the insulated wires to protrude from its remote end, the connector also having a plurality of metal contacts supported in a movable relation perpendicular to the insulated wires; a crimping tool having jaws closable both for crimping the connector to support the insulated wires against longitudinal stress and also for causing the metal contacts to pierce insulation coverings of and conductively engage respective wires in the connector; and a cutting blade supported on the crimping tool and operable during the closing action of the jaws for cutting off the protruding ends of the wires.

Abstract: A cutting element configured for use in an electrical connector device for cutting two or more wires received by the electrical connector device. The cutting element includes a member having a leading edge, and the leading edge is shaped for nonsimultaneously cutting multiple wires in a single cutting motion. By cutting the wires nonsimultaneously, less force is needed to effect the cutting operation.

Abstract: An easily assembled socket, particularly for elongated lamps such as fluorescent lamps for use with, or without associated starters, which can be wired by automatic wiring machinery. A socket housing (2) of insulating material has reception chambers (33, 48) for receiving the blade part (57) of an slit blade insulation piercing (SBIP) connector portion (53) of a contact spring (49). The connector portion (53) extends to a connecting element portion (52) which, in turn, terminates in a contact terminal end portion (51) for engagement with a projecting terminal pin of the electrical device. The contact spring (49) is a unitary element, which can be slipped into the reception chamber (33, 48) via a lateral opening (44). Wire positioning recesses (24, 25, 34, 35) are formed in the housing leading to and from the chambers (33, 48).

Abstract: A wire connector (2) comprising a cover (8) and a body (4) for carrying a wires (84) therebetween. A U-shaped connection element (6) includes a first leg (48) for engaging a wire (84) positioned within the body (4) and a second leg (52) sharpened to sever the end of the wire (84), wherein the body (4) and the cover (8) include co-operating latch structure (30,32), to define an open position, where the wire (84) may be inserted into the connector (2) and a crimped closed position where the body (4) and the cover (8) are fully telescoped together whereby the excess end of the wire (84) is severed and the connector element (6) engages at the wire at the end connection slots (50). In the closed position, the connection element (6) is accessible in a manner that enables a test probe (78) to engage the connection element (6) through cover means (72) which is provided in a normally biased closed position and that is retained in the closed position without the need for latch means.

Abstract: A multi-conductor communications jack where the individual insulated conductors are forced into associated insulation displacing contacts to make a mechanical and electrical joint with the metallic conductor therein by means of an impact tool which also has thereon a cutting edge for severing the portion of the insulated conductor that extends beyond the jack lead frame. The improvement comprising a series of anvils adjacent the frame and insulation displacing contacts to support the insulated conductor and insure a clean cut without injury to the conductor or insulation.

Abstract: To provide a wiring circuit for an electrical connection box, a method and a device for cutting a wire for circuits is provided. The method and device are inexpensive and capable of securely cutting the wire and separating the circuits in one operation step. A wiring circuit for an electrical connection box comprises wire portions and connecting terminals connected with the wire portions. The wire portions are made by cutting a wire such that at least one of the two cut ends of the wire is bent with respect to the extension direction of the wire simultaneously with the cutting of the wire.

Abstract: A press-connecting joint connector with which electrical wires can be readily connected to each other, and a method of press-connecting the electrical wires to the 5 connector. The joint connector (31) includes a connector body (33) with a wire inserting section (47) in which the wires are to be inserted and a press-connecting blade (43) provided in the wire inserting section (47). The wires (W1) and (W2) are inserted in the wire inserting section (47) and the insulation of the wires is cut by the blade such that the blade electrically interconnects the wires. Thereafter, a cutter is inserted into the connector body to thereby cut the waste end portion (105) of at least one of the wires inside the connector body (33). The cutting step may be performed simultaneously to when the wires are pressed into the blades.

Abstract: A press-connecting joint connector with which electrical wires can be readily connected to each other, and a method of press-connecting the electrical wires to the connector. The joint connector (31) includes a connector body (33) with a wire inserting section (47) in which the wires are to be inserted and a press-connecting blade (43) provided in the wire inserting section (47). The wires (W1) and (W2) are inserted in the wire inserting section (47) and the insulation of the wires is cut by the blade such that the blade electrically interconnects the wires. Thereafter, a cutter is inserted into the connector body to thereby cut the waste end portion (105) of at least one of the wires inside the connector body (33). The cutting step may be performed simultaneously to when the wires are pressed into the blades.

Abstract: A press-connecting joint connector with which electrical wires can be readily connected to each other, and a method of press-connecting the electrical wires to the connector. The joint connector (31) includes a connector body (33) with a wire inserting section (47) in which the wires are to be inserted and a press-connecting blade (43) provided in the wire inserting section (47). The wires (W1) and (W2) are inserted in the wire inserting section (47) and the insulation of the wires is cut by the blade such that the blade electrically interconnects the wires. Thereafter, a cutter is inserted into the connector body to thereby cut the waste end portion (105) of at least one of the wires inside the connector body (33). The cutting step may be performed simultaneously to when the wires are pressed into the blades.

Abstract: A multi-conductor communications jack where the individual insulated conductors are forced into associated insulation displacing contacts to make a mechanical and electrical joint with the metallic conductor therein by means of an impact tool which also has thereon a cutting edge for severing the portion of the insulated conductor that extends beyond the jack lead frame. The improvement comprising a series of anvils adjacent the frame and insulation displacing contacts to support the insulated conductor and insure a clean cut without injury to the conductor or insulation and without having to employ two separate tools in two separate operations. The first tool to force the conductor into the contact slot and the second tool, in a separate operation, to sever the excess conductor.

Abstract: Flexible retaining tongues are formed within a cable receiving passageway of a basic body, the tongues retaining the cable therebetween, and being resiliently deformed upon insertion of the cable whereby an effective strain relief is achieved concurrently.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cutting and clamping sleeve contact for contacting a cable wire laterally to the sleeve axis. The sleeve contact exhibits at least one clamping through slot at the periphery of the sleeve and a cutting and clamping contact in the interior of the sleeve. Wall pieces are cut free at the wall of a sleeve. They provide a one-piece sleeve contact suitable to contact cable wires having varying diameters and multi-stranded conductors. The wall pieces are also made of a metal material, and are bent into the interior of the sleeve and form contact legs for forming the cutting/clamping contact.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting telephone cables wherein an end of each wire is connected to a part of the connector and then cut through cutoff holes in the connector cover, and when the connector parts are assembled to splice the cables said cover has portions to cover the cutoff holes.

Abstract: An electrical terminal having a supporting body, a tubular contact member having a bifurcate contact element and an elongated perforation generally diametrically aligned therewith, a cap enclosing the contact member with a wire receiving opening aligned with the contact element and an exit opening aligned with the perforation opposite the contact element. Contact is established by twisting the cap in relation to the contact member from a first position to an intermediate position and the wire extending from the exit opening is severed by further twisting of the cap in the same direction until a stop member is engaged.

Abstract: An electrical binding post operative by use of a pushbutton which serves as an insertion and removal tool and which, upon installation into the associated post, becomes an integral part of the completed terminal. An unstripped wire is inserted within an opening provided in the pushbutton plunger element which is installed into the terminal body to cause insulation displacement contact of the wire and retention of the plunger within the terminal body.

Abstract: A device for forming a conductive splice between two wires which includes a casing having formed therein at least two channels within which the wires to be connected are respectively received and a common electrically conductive cutter/clamping member for connecting the wires together deposited into the channels in an insulation-free electrically conducting manner.

Abstract: Apparatus and technique for providing series electrical connection between a conductor and an electrical component or unit in a rapid and automatic manner without the necessity for manual manipulation or preparation of the conductor. A pair of spaced walls are provided each containing a pair of wire-guiding slots through which a wire can be looped, with the loop end extending outside one of the walls. A pair of insulation displacement connectors is provided between the walls with wire receiving grooves in alignment with the slots in the spaced walls. A knife edge is provided between one of the walls and the connectors. A cover or other element is fitted over the walls and, during closure, causes the wire to be forced into the connector grooves to make electrical connection with the respective connectors, and also causes severing of the loop end of the wire by the knife edge, thereby to provide a series electrical connection.