Abstract: A connector includes a pushing member having a projection, a support member disposed to contact a lateral surface of the projection, and a contact made of a conductive material and having a support member facing portion facing the support member, a part of the flexible conductor being disposed between the support member and the support member facing portion of the contact, the lateral surface of the projection pressing the part of the flexible conductor against the support member facing portion of the contact via the support member, whereby the contact is electrically connected to the flexible conductor.

Abstract: A connector includes a first insulator having a through-hole for contact, a contact held by the first insulator and having a projecting portion inserted into the through-hole for contact, and a receiving member disposed on a side of a second surface of the first insulator and surrounding the projecting portion of the contact, the flexible conductor being disposed along the second surface of the first insulator, the contact including an extending portion formed on another end of the projecting portion and disposed on the side of the second surface of the first insulator to extend outside of the through-hole for contact along the second surface, a part of the flexible conductor being held between the extending portion of the contact and the receiving member to contact the extending portion, whereby the contact is electrically connected to the flexible conductor.

Abstract: A connector includes a contact member having a contact, and an elastic member having an elastic member body and a rotation operating portion, the contact member having a conductor-contact portion formed of part of the contact and an elastic member-contact portion disposed to be separated from the conductor-contact portion in a predetermined direction, the elastic member body having a base portion joined to the rotation operating portion and a pressing portion disposed to be separated from the base portion in the predetermined direction and being elastically displaceable in the predetermined direction, part of the flexible conductor being disposed between the pressing portion and the conductor-contact portion, the base portion coming into contact with the elastic member-contact portion, and the pressing portion elastically displaced pressing the part of the flexible conductor against the conductor-contact portion, whereby the contact is electrically connected to the flexible conductor.

Abstract: A connector includes a base member having two or more projections, two or more contacts, a housing holding the contacts and facing the base member, and a cutting portion for cutting the flexible conductor between a pair of contacts to divide the flexible conductor into a pair of flexible conductor pieces, when projections corresponding to the contacts are separately inserted into projection accommodating portions of the contacts together with the flexible conductor, the flexible conductor being arranged between the base member and the housing and extending over the contacts adjacent to each other, the flexible conductor pieces divided by the cutting portion being sandwiched between lateral surfaces of the projections and inner surfaces of the projection accommodating portions of the contacts and coming into contact with the inner surfaces of the projection accommodating portions of the contacts, whereby the contacts are electrically connected to the flexible conductor pieces.

Abstract: The described devices and methods facilitate optimal control of contact surfaces for Flat Flexible Cable (FFC) connectors, especially of a Zero-Insertion-Force (ZIF) format. Terminal alignment guides, in the form of edge supports added to the terminal base of the primary conductor of the described Self-Aligned Connector, prevent slippage from side to side as a ZIF connector applies force to press its receptacle pins against the terminals of the FFC, thereby reducing wear of the connections. Flared ends of the conductor tails prevent misalignment of multi-terminal connectors. End stops inserted within the FFC connector tails serve to control depth of insertion to facilitate impedance matching.

Abstract: Contact system for producing an electrically conductive contact between an aluminum conductor (3) and a contact component (2). A housing (1) is provided, as well as a contact component (2) having a shearing-off section (13) and a tapered compression segment (14), where the housing (1) has an insertion volume (4) for the aluminum conductor (3) and an insertion volume (5) for the contact component (2) and the two insertion volumes (4, 5) overlap within the housing (1) and form a common overlapping volume (8) so as to enable, when the aluminum conductor (3) has been pushed into the insertion volume (4), for the aluminum conductor (3), the severing/shearing-off and cold welding of the aluminum conductor (3) with the contact component (2) by means of the contact component (2).

Abstract: A clamping device of a clamping unit for at least one cable has a clamping member with at least one receptacle for the at least one cable, wherein a cross section of the at least one receptacle is adjustable, and has at least one adjustment element that is embodied in such a way so that it takes effect on the clamping member so that the cross section of the at least one receptacle is adjusted. The at least one adjustment element is embodied as a preloadable element. A clamping unit has at least one clamping device and a housing surrounding the clamping device.

Abstract: A technique disclosed in this specification relates to a technique for detecting a location of a conduction failure due to aging degradation or the like by a simple method. A connector relating to the technique of this specification includes a connector housing (30) having a cavity (31) and a terminal (12) to be connected to a terminal (12A) serving as a mating conductive member across an insulating film (13) and accommodated into the cavity (31).

Abstract: A fastening staple adapted for fastening of a photovoltaic framework against a front face of a support wall comprises a bearing head and a counter-support foot constituting a jaw likely to transversely receive both a segment of the support wall and a segment of the photovoltaic framework. The counter-support foot comprises at least one bearing lateral flange positioned longitudinally so as to bear longitudinally against a rear face of the support wall when the photovoltaic framework and the support wall are transversely engaged in the jaw. The bearing head comprises at least one hooking element adapted to hook the photovoltaic framework in order to transversely immobilize the photovoltaic framework in the jaw.

Abstract: A one-piece metallic connector is configured to receive a fastener and has features that grip and electrically bond two conductors as they are clamped together when the fastener is tightened. The connector's generally U-shaped body has first and second legs, a bight portion joining the legs and an opening in each leg through which a single mounting fastener can extend. When installed with the outside of one leg abutting one conductor, another conductor is clamped between the legs. At least one outer projection (tooth) on the outer face of one leg engages the conductor to which the connector is mounted. At least one inner projection (tooth) on the same leg engages the conductor clamped between the legs. A recess on the inner face of the distal portion of the other leg is configured to cradle the clamped conductor.

Abstract: A bonding washer for making electrical connection between two metal pieces that are to be mechanically fastened together. The washer, to be interposed between the two metal pieces, may be constructed so as to fasten to one of the pieces before the two pieces are joined. Teeth on the washer, positioned at right angles to the plane of the washer, are forced into each of the two metal pieces when the fastener is tightened, making electrical connection between the two metal pieces.

Abstract: A plug connector includes an insulative body, a housing and a plurality of terminals, and electrically connects to an electrical cable in a manner of insulation-displacement. The insulative body defines a top piece having an external thread of a first screw portion in one end, and defines a plurality of inserting grooves disposed with the terminals. The housing defines an interior space communicating with the inserting grooves, and defines an inner thread of a second screw portion in one end. The interior space accommodates a holding block remaining an electrical conductor of the electrical cable bent out. The housing connects the insulative body with the inner thread to the external thread.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a terminal block for a telecommunication cable, which includes providing a housing having a front side and a back side and positioning multiple pairs of electrical connectors in the housing such that one end of each of the electrical connectors is exposed on the front side of the housing and one end of the connector is exposed on the back side of the housing. Each of electrical connectors having an insulation displacement contact terminal on the end exposed on the back side of the housing, and connecting multiple pairs of insulated electrical wires to the connectors on the back side of the housing. A dielectric material is pressure molded on the back side of the housing to encapsulate the connections of the wires and the connectors on the back side of the housing.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided fir coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface.

Abstract: A plug connector includes an insulative body, a housing and a plurality of terminals, and electrically connects to an electrical cable in a manner of insulation-displacement. The insulative body defines a top piece having an external thread of a first screw portion in one end, and defines a plurality of inserting grooves disposed with the terminals. The housing defines an interior space communicating with the inserting grooves, and defines an inner thread of a second screw portion in one end. The interior space accommodates a holding block remaining an electrical conductor of the electrical cable bent out. The housing connects the insulative body with the inner thread to the external thread.

Abstract: Precursor polymers to conjugated polymers, such as poly(phenylene vinylene), poly(poly(thiophene vinylene), poly(aniline vinylene), and poly(pyrrole vinylene), can be used as thermally switchable capacitor dielectrics that fail at a specific temperature due to the non-conjugated precursor polymer irreversibly switching from an insulator to the conjugated polymer, which serves as a bleed resistor. The precursor polymer is a good dielectric until it reaches a specific temperature determined by the stability of the leaving groups. Conjugation of the polymer backbone at high temperature effectively disables the capacitor, providing a ‘built-in’ safety mechanism for electronic devices.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed cable connectors (14), electrical modules (12) and assemblies thereof. The cable connectors can provide a sealed connection having a rating of IP 66/67 between electrical modules such as lighting fixtures and an insulated cable (16). Cable connectors can be quickly and easily engaged and disengaged with electrical modules to create customizable electrical assemblies. The cable connector can have an upper portion (22) having piercing pins (26) for penetrating the cable at one end and contacting terminals (76) of the module at another end, and a lower portion for clamping against the cable and locking to the upper portion. A gel mat (44A) can be provided in an area surrounding the piercing pins for sealing the area from water and dust. The module can include a skirt for engaging with an elastomeric sleeve on the upper portion to create a seal when the module is mated with the cable connector.

Abstract: Systems and methods are provided for coupling a plurality of electrical conductors, such as wires. A connector is provided including a plurality of bores or channels formed into a preferably unitary connector body, wherein at least a portion of one or more of the bores or channels intersects at least a portion of another of the bores or channels. The bores or channels are preferably formed along bore axes, which may be coplanar. A method according to the present invention includes inserting an insulated electrical conductor into a connector body and rotating a conductive rotational member threaded into a bore or channel formed in a connector body so as to electrically contact the conductive portion of the insulated conductor and at least one other electrically conductive surface.

Abstract: A cable assembly (1000) includes an insulative housing (11); a plurality of contacts (13) received in the insulative housing, each contact having a mating portion (1311), a retention portion (1312) extending backwardly from the mating portion and a tail portion (1313) extending backwardly from the retention portion, the tail portion (1313) having a tapered end (1316) and at least one cutout (1318) defined thereon; a cable (14) having an insulative jacket (141) and a plurality of wires (142) enclosed by the jacket, each wire having an inner conductor and an insulative layer shielding the inner conductor; and wherein the tail portions of the contacts respectively penetrated into the wires along an axial direction.

Abstract: An electrical wire connector. In a housing is disposed metal bushings in which wires are inserted. The bushings are embedded in the insulation cap for permanent placement. The bushings are connected via a bridge to carry current from bushing to bushing. The insulation cap top openings are shaped with bell mouths for easy insertion of electrical wires. Each metal bushing has cutting lances to strip the wires as they are inserted into the connector. Pressure lances secure each wire in position. A spring loaded tab is provided for additional contact.

Abstract: A wire retaining connector, connector system and method of connecting wires to connectors to reduce or eliminate unintentional wire disconnection from wire connectors, including disconnection of poke-in connectors. The connectors and connector systems include a connector body having at least one opening configured to receive a wire, the wire including a partially exposed conductor and insulation. The connector body further includes a wire retention member having at least one surface onto which a wire may be engaged. A cutting projection may also be provided on the wire connector to form a channel in the insulation during insertion of the wire into the connector. The wire retention member or the projection provides sufficient retention of the wire to resist disconnection of the wire from the connector body. A method for connecting wires to the connectors is also provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body with a bore and a cap through which a stranded insulated conductor is threaded. A ridge in the external surface of the cap engages with at least one groove in the bore to secure the conductor in place. Preferably, there are at least two such grooves in the bore at different axial positions, and the cap is axially advanced from one such groove to another one farther inside the bore to effect full physical and electrical connection. Surface pairs make up each such ridge and groove, with the area of one of the surface pairs being much greater than the other one of the surface pairs. The connector may have multiple bores and caps, and embodiments are provided for coaxial conductors.

Abstract: A wire retaining connector, connector system and method of connecting wires to connectors to reduce or eliminate unintentional wire disconnection from wire connectors, including disconnection of poke-in connectors. The connectors and connector systems include a connector body having at least one opening configured to receive a wire, the wire including a partially exposed conductor and insulation. The connector body further includes a wire retention member having at least one surface onto which a wire may be engaged. A cutting projection may also be provided on the wire connector to form a channel in the insulation during insertion of the wire into the connector. The wire retention member or the projection provides sufficient retention of the wire to resist disconnection of the wire from the connector body. A method for connecting wires to the connectors is also provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body with a bore and a cap through which a stranded insulated conductor is threaded. A ridge in the external surface of the cap engages with at least one groove in the bore to secure the conductor in place. Preferably, there are at least two such grooves in the bore at different axial positions, and the cap is axially advanced from one such groove to another one farther inside the bore to effect full physical and electrical connection.

Abstract: An adapter for electrical connections of a car radio has a plastic part containing integrated electrical plug-in connection arrangement and mechanically fixable to a car component that does not have any electrical connection with the adapter.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a connector body with a bore and a cap through which a stranded insulated conductor is threaded. A ridge in the external surface of the cap engages with at least one groove in the bore to secure the conductor in place. Preferably, there are at least two such grooves in the bore at different axial positions, and the cap is axially advanced from one such groove to another one farther inside the bore to effect full physical and electrical connection.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided that includes a plurality of contacts having cable engaging ends that are configured to engage respective conductors in corresponding cables. The electrical connector includes a housing that holds the contacts parallel to one another and spaced apart at a predetermined pitch. A cover is mounted on the housing proximate the contacts and is movable between initial and final positions with respect to the housing. The cover has a cavity therein that is configured to receive and align the cables at the predetermined pitch with respect to one another. The cover includes a series of passages there through that align with the cable engaging ends of the contacts such that, when the cover is moved to the final position, the cable engaging ends of the contacts extend through the passages into the cavity to pierce the corresponding cables and engage corresponding conductors. Optionally, the cover may include a solid top wall without passages therethrough.

Abstract: A connector for attachment to a wire includes a body that is made of electrically insulating material and defines a passage for receiving an end segment of the wire. The electrically insulating body has a first attachment structure at a first side region and a second attachment structure at a second side region. The first and second attachment structures are at least partially complementary. An electrically conductive interconnection element has first and second edge portions exposed at the first and second side regions respectively and has a medial portion exposed in the passage. The medial portion of the interconnection element is shaped and configured to enter electrically conductive contact with an end segment of a wire that is inserted in the passage and the first and second portions of the interconnection element are at least partially complementary.

Abstract: The invention is an electrical connection system that releasably connects the circuit paths of a flexible conductive circuit to a printed circuit board having a corresponding row of contacts, without the need for soldering, crimping or welding operations, or extensive preparation of the flexible circuit before connection. One embodiment has a least one spring contact formed in a cover; at least one rotatable cam; and a base. The cover and base snap together to house the rotatable cam(s). The connection is made by feeding the circuit into a slot in the cam, then rotating the cam to bring the circuit into contact with the spring contact which has a tapered insulation plane that pierces and peels back the dielectric covering of the conductive circuit to make a direct metal to metal, gas tight contact between the deflectable contact and the conductors of the conductive circuit.

Abstract: A cable connector having a cable receiving part for holding at least one cable end and a contact part configured to secure the cable end in the cable receiving part such that it is mechanically pretensioned after connection. A clamping device may be associated with the receiving part, which may also include a tapered line chamber. The contact part may include an insulation piercing connecting device for securing the cable end, wherein the axial center line of the device may be parallel or not parallel with the axial center line of the line chamber.

Abstract: An insulation piercing connector (2) is held inside a base body (1), and a closing element (3) is guided inside said base body. The closing element can be transferred into a closed position at least from one open position, in which a conductor (4) can be inserted into the closing element (3). By transferring the closing element (3) into the closed position, the conductor (4)can be inserted into the insulation piercing connector (2) and can be held and clamped therein. An over spring (7) is arranged on the closing element (3). Said over spring surrounds the insulation piercing connector (2) and contacts the same via contact pieces (8) whereby exerting a pressure force (F) onto the insulation piercing connector (2).

Abstract: An electrical connector (20) comprises a movable member (30) movably supported by a housing (21) or terminals (22) and an arranging block member (10) plugged in the housing and having cable apertures (11) for accommodating a cables (C) such that the cables are disposed at a position corresponding to the position of a contact portion of the terminals. The cable in the cable aperture is press-connected with the contact portion by the movable member when the movable member moves to a predetermined position.

Abstract: This invention results from the realization that a multiple conductor cable connector can be made more compact than previously available connectors by using a more narrow contact for each conductor in the cable, can be made more convenient by enabling all conductors contained in the cable to be connected with a single user motion, and can connect to cable without damaging the mechanical or electrical integrity of the cable conductors. This invention is an electrical connector for connecting multiple conductor cable, ideally flat flexible cable. The contacts are positioned substantially in parallel with each other and are located at least partially within the base of the electrical connector. Each contact has at least one cutting edge. The cutting edge is preferably a part of the contact with a sharp edge capable of removing insulation from flat flexible cable.

Abstract: An insulation displacement connector includes a first member and a second member movable relative to the first member between a first position wherein the second member is electrically connected to the first member and a second position wherein the second member is electrically connected to the first member and to the insulated electrical conductor. The insulation displacement connector is disposed within an internal cavity defined by a non-conductive housing. A stuffer is sealingly disposed within the cavity and the insulated electrical conductor is sealingly disposed within a wire insertion channel formed in the housing and extending into the cavity. The stuffer is moved in a direction substantially parallel to the insulated electrical conductor so that the second member moves from the first position to the second position in a direction substantially perpendicular to the insulated electrical conductor to establish the electrical connection.

Abstract: This invention results from the realization that a multiple conductor cable connector can be made more compact than previously available connectors by using a more narrow contact for each conductor in the cable, can be made more convenient by enabling all conductors contained in the cable to be connected with a single user motion, and can connect to cable without damaging the mechanical or electrical integrity of the cable conductors. This invention is an electrical connector for connecting multiple conductor cable, ideally flat flexible cable. The inventive electrical connector has a base for holding multiple contacts. The contacts should be positioned substantially in parallel with each other and are located at least partially within the base of the electrical connector. Each contact has at least one cutting edge. The cutting edge is preferably a part of the contact with a sharp edge capable of removing insulation from flat flexible cable.

Abstract: The invention is an electrical connector that provides a connection system that releasably connects the circuit paths of a flexible conductive circuit to a printed circuit board having a corresponding row of contacts, without the need for soldering, crimping or welding operations, or extensive preparation of the flexible circuit before connection. One embodiment has at least one spring contact formed in a cover; at least one rotatable cam; and a base with a circuit alignment window for initial alignment of a flexible conductive circuit introduced into the connector. The cover and base snap together to house the rotatable cam(s).

Abstract: A cable connector having a cable receiving part for holding at least one cable end and a contact part configured to secure the cable end in the cable receiving part such that it is mechanically pretensioned after connection. A clamping device may be associated with the receiving part, which may also include a tapered line chamber. The contact part may include an insulation piercing connecting device for securing the cable end, wherein the axial center line of the device may be parallel or not parallel with the axial center line of the line chamber.

Abstract: An improved connector establishes an electrical connection between an external conductor and a planar conductor of an insulated flexible circuit board, utilizing an automatically deployed cutting mechanism for removing insulative material overlying the flexible circuit conductor when the electrical connection is established. The connector includes an insulative housing having a slot for receiving an interconnect stub of the flexible circuit, and a compliantly mounted cutting mechanism electrically coupled to the external conductor. The cutting mechanism extends partially into the slot, and is compliantly displaced away from the slot as the interconnect stub is inserted into the slot. When the interconnect stub is partially extracted from the slot, the cutting mechanism forcibly engages the stub, removing a portion of the overlying insulative material, and electrically contacting the flexible circuit conductor to establish the electrical connection between it and the external conductor.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug connector comprising an insulation displacement contact carrier which accommodates insulation displacement contacts, and a plug contact carrier which accommodates plug contacts. The plug connector further comprises a housing which connects the insulation displacement contact carrier with the plug contact carrier. The insulation displacement contact carrier is provided with a thread for a first coupling ring and the plug contact carrier is provided with a connecting section for a complementary plug connector.

Abstract: The device comprises a casing, with a passage for introduction of an end portion of the sheathed wires, a catch for receiving the said end portions in the casing, a clip (12) arranged to be introduced into the casing transversely to the sheathes, with at least two slots (13) to grip the sheathes of the wires and to draw them towards the inside and the bottom of the casing and arranged to cooperate with the catch in order to strip the wires. Spacing means (52, 53) are also provided between the catch and the gripping and drawing clip (12) to keep their spacing greater than a cutting threshold.

Abstract: An electrical connection cable manufacturing method includes the steps of (1) providing a first insulator defining a plurality of channels for receiving and retaining conductive pins, a tail section of each pin having a sharpened edge; (2) providing a second insulator defining a plurality of channels each receiving a leading end of an electrical wire, each channel having a slot communicating therewith; and (3) bringing the first and second insulators toward each other whereby the tail ends of the pins are inserted into the corresponding slots of the channels of the second insulator and the sharpened edge of each pin cuts through an insulative sheath of the wire to electrically engage a conductive core thereof. An electrical connection cable manufactured from the above-described steps comprises a positive displacement connection between the sharpened edge of the conductive pin and the conductive core of the wire thus soldering is not required.

Abstract: Electrical connector for connecting electrical conductors (12) having an insulating covering (14), which comprise: a receiver element (2) with two primary edges (8) in the shape of an arcute angle, with wings (10) emerging from each of said edges, which can partially enclose conductors (12); and a wedge element (4) provided with active edges (18) that form the same arcute angle; the wedge element (4) can be inserted between the primary edges (8) of element (2), comprises an electrically conductive material and its active edges (18) have external and opposing perforated means (20) suitable for piercing said electrical conductors (12) by perforating said insulating covering (14).

Abstract: This invention relates to a detachable connecting terminal which connects an electric conductor in the form of a wire or strand with an electroconductive contact bar, wherein a pivotedly positioned terminal disk in the housing forces the conductor against the contact bar when swivelled. According to the invention, the terminal disk has a knife which, together with a counter knife at the contact bar, separates the insulation from the conductor upon rotation of the terminal disk and forces the stripped portion of the conductor against the clamping region upon further rotation of the terminal disk. This joint can be separated with a suitable tool by pressing against a locking nose.

Abstract: Electrical connector for connecting electrical conductors having insulating covering (14), which comprises: a receiver element (2) with edges (9) in the shape of an acute angle and with wings (10) to partially enclose the conductors (12); a wedge element (6) with active edges (28) with an equal acute angle and which can be inserted between edges (9) of element (2); and an intermediate member (4) made of an electrically conductive material; suitable for being situated between receiver (2) and wedge (6) and provided with two edges (18) that form an equal acute angle; in edges (18) there are individual wings (20) between which wedge (6) can be inserted; these wings (20) have perforating means (22) suitable for piercing conductors (12) by perforating covering (14).

Abstract: A capacitor and electrode structure comprising a PZT ferroelectric layer 17 with a primary component (Pb) and secondary component (Ti), a lower electrode layer 16 formed on the underside of the ferroelectric layer and made up of a special element (Pt) and Ti, and compounds thereof, and a diffusion barrier layer 18 which is formed on the underside of the lower electrode layer and which functions as a diffusion barrier with respect to Pb. The capacitor and the electrode structure, which may be a component of a semiconductor memory device, suppress fluctuations in the composition of the ferroelectric layer in PZT, etc., so as to maintain the intended performance of the PZT ferroelectric layer, thereby simplifying and stabilizing film fabrication, and preventing the degradation of electrical characteristics and adverse effects on lower layers.

Abstract: A press-connecting terminal to which an insulated wire is press-connected. A pair of press-connecting blades are formed on opposite sides of the press-connecting terminal, and are arranged alternately at a predetermined interval. Each of the press-connecting blades has a contact portion which is held in contact with a side surface of a partition wall of a connector housing, and the wire is press-fitted into a space between the press-connecting blade and the side surface of the partition wall, thereby press-connecting the wire to the terminal.

Abstract: The present invention uses molded components to receive the ends of electrical zip cord. Elongated contact pins which are molded into the components are inserted axially into the ends of the stranded conductors at the end of the zip cord making positive electrical contact to the conductors. Ridged portions within the molded components receive, grip, and retain the insulator on the outer portion of the zip cord, thereby separating the functions of electrical gripping and mechanical contact in the present invention.

Abstract: A fastening staple adapted for fastening of a photovoltaic framework against a front face of a support wall comprises a bearing head and a counter-support foot constituting a jaw likely to transversely receive both a segment of the support wall and a segment of the photovoltaic framework. The counter-support foot comprises at least one bearing lateral flange positioned longitudinally so as to bear longitudinally against a rear face of the support wall when the photovoltaic framework and the support wall are transversely engaged in the jaw. The bearing head comprises at least one hooking element adapted to hook the photovoltaic framework in order to transversely immobilize the photovoltaic framework in the jaw.