Abstract: A connection includes a widened reinforcement harness which comprises a reinforced harness, a non-deformable ferrule and a reinforcement portion which has a greater diameter than the reinforcement of the harness, the non-deformable ferrule being arranged around the harness with the reinforcement of the harness folded on the outer side of the non-deformable ferrule, a first end of the reinforcement portion being attached around the folded portion of the reinforcement of the harness, the connection further comprising an integrated coupling connector, a second end of the reinforcement portion of the widened reinforcement harness being attached to a section of the integrated coupling connector. This connection is particularly advantageous for the small harness, wherein the reinforcement of the harness has a diameter which is too small to surround the section of an integrated coupling connector.

Abstract: In one aspect, an apparatus for receiving input and/or generating output comprises a key assembly. The key assembly comprises a key cover, a magnet, and an electromagnet. The magnet is coupled to the key cover. The electromagnet is operable to displace the key cover based on whether the key assembly is in an active state or an inactive state. In the active state, the electromagnet is operable to raise the key cover to a first position based on generation of a magnetic field. In the inactive state, the electromagnet is operable to lower the key cover to a second position based on cessation of the magnetic field.

Abstract: To suppress degradation of signals exchanged between the semiconductor chip and each of the communication modules while a large number of communication modules are mounted near a semiconductor chip at a high density. A connector includes a plug connector provided in a communication module and a receptacle connector provided in a motherboard to which the connection module is connected. The plug connector has an inserting convex portion that is connected to a module substrate included in the communication module. The receptacle connector has an inserting concave portion into which the inserting convex portion is inserted. A plurality of first connection terminals are arranged in two outer side surfaces in parallel with each other, of the inserting convex portion. A plurality of second connection terminals in contact with the first connection terminals are arranged in two inner side surfaces in parallel with each other, of the inserting concave portion.

Abstract: A power supply system for use with a power source. The system includes one or more power supply connections and an optional configuration with one or more remote control panels spaced from a safety circuit panel. The safety circuit panel includes a safety circuit. The system further includes a power cable with a safety ejector subsystem. The safety ejector subsystem includes a latch connected to the wall receptacle connector of the power cable and a tension line connected to the latch and to the power cable. When the power cable is placed in tension, such as when the power cable has not been disconnected from the wall receptacle in the ordinary way, the safety ejector subsystem forces the disconnection of the power cable from a plug, thereby ensuring that no live wiring is exposed to the environment.

Abstract: A protective system having a protective device for tension members for collecting ice accumulations detaching from a tension member that is anchored on the structure in a first abutment and in a second abutment. The tension member is exposed to climatic conditions by the section running between the abutments. To guarantee protection from falling ice accumulations, the protective device has a hose-shaped envelope, which surrounds the tension member on the circumferential side. The hose-shaped envelope is disposed on a partial longitudinal section of the tension member in an axially compressed or folded manner in a first operating position, and is movable, with the aid of a drive system, to a second operating position, in which the hose-shaped envelope extends over the length of the tension member in the stretched state.

Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a securing board and a cable management element. The securing board defines a first slot and a second slot. An extending direction of the first slot is substantially perpendicular to an extending direction of the second slot. The cable management includes a base panel, a connecting portion, a positioning tab corresponding to the first slot, a resilient tab corresponding to the second slot, and a securing panel extending from the base panel. The securing panel includes a panel body and a securing portion. The connecting portion includes a first connecting panel and a second connecting panel. A receiving space is defined between the panel body and the first connecting panel. The second connecting panel has a free end. The second connecting panel is capable of moving relative to the first connecting panel to enable the free end to be engaged in the securing portion.

Abstract: Disclosed is an exemplary strain relief device. The strain relief device includes a tubular body having a central bore, a plurality of cable passages disposed around the central bore, and a plug to block the central bore and secure the one or more telecommunication drop cables in the cable passages. the central bore defines a longitudinal axis and an interior surface of the tubular body. The central bore has a perimeter that is larger than a perimeter of each of the plurality of cable passages.

Abstract: A rigid conduit has a hard plastic exterior surface and electrical metallic tubing as the interior surface. The hard plastic exterior forms a smooth male fitting at one end of the conduit and a smooth female fitting at the other end of the conduit. Chemical solvent adhesives join together adjacent conduit sections, the hard plastic male and female fittings fusing together. The interior surface of electrical metallic tubing protects the exterior hard plastic material from damage caused during cabling of the electrical raceways. The exterior hard plastic protects the rigid conduit from corrosive environments, such as underground installations.

Abstract: A cable connection for connecting a cable 9 to an underwater installation 7 comprises a connector (2, see FIG. 2) for connection to an end of the cable 9, the connector having at a first end engagement means for engaging with the installation 7, a tether (4, see FIG. 2) which in use has a first end attached to the connector and a second end attached to the cable at a distance from said end of the cable and guide means (12, 13, 14) located proximate a section of the cable adjacent said end of the cable so that in use said section is substantially restrained by said guide means at a predetermined angle with respect to the engagement means.

Abstract: A method of insulating an article including at least a portion of the article with an insulating layer, inserting the article portion surrounded by the insulating layer into an outer protective sleeve, and shrinking the outer protective sleeve around the insulating layer to compress and hold the insulating layer around the portion of the article by applying tension on the outer protective sleeve along a longitudinal direction thereof.

Abstract: A mounting structure for lamp wires of a back light module to mount at least two lamp wires extending from a plastic frame. The mounting structure includes a fixed bar portion and a tabling portion connected together by a connecting portion to form a lamp channel therebetween. The connecting portion has a wire-fixing hole to fix one of the lamp wires. The lamp wires are induced into the lamp wire channel. A retaining clamp portion is extended from the tabling portion and overhung the plastic frame. The retaining clamp portion and the tabling portion have a wire clip hole perpendicularly connected to the lamp channel and a clamp opening connected to the wire clip hole to fix the lamp wires in the wire clip hole.

Abstract: A light source for a flat panel display device is disclosed. The light source comprising: a lamp tube having a first connector at one end thereof and a second connector at the opposite end thereof; a first leading wire connecting with the first connector; a second leading wire connecting with the second connector; and an electric plug adapted for fixing the first leading wire and the second leading wire both extending from the second connector; wherein the length of the second leading wire between the second connector and the electric plug is longer than the length of the first leading wire between the second connector and the electric plug. Therefore, the major part of the applied stress on the wires can be substantially distributed through the first leading wire and the breakagE of the lamp tube at the area around the second connector can be effectively prevented.

Abstract: A cable assembly is disclosed which has a cable extending along the cable assembly, and a strength member also extending along the cable assembly. At least one independent anchoring element is attached to one of the member ends of the strength member and has an opening provided therein. The strength member passes through the opening of the independent anchoring element and thus holds the independent anchoring element in place on a casing.

Abstract: A connector restraint device is disclosed for restraining electrical wire end connectors plugged into connectors installed in a wall of an electrical equipment enclosure, and for tying down electrical wires attached to the electrical wire end connectors. The connector restraint device includes a base portion to which is joined an elongate wire support and tie-down angle having a horizontal leg and a vertical leg depending from the horizontal leg. Each of the horizontal and vertical legs are formed having a number of closely spaced square apertures along the legs, the apertures being sized for receiving conventional wire ties.

Abstract: An optical cable tracing system is constructed using an optical/electrical (hybrid) cable 10 containing both optical and electrical transmission media. This cable provides desirably high bandwidth via optical fibers 15 while connection accuracy is provided via electrical wires 13, which are used to operate indicator lights 941 at one or both ends of the cable. A hybrid plug connector 300 terminates the cable at each end and includes a dielectric housing 20, 30 that encloses the optical fiber (glass or plastic), which extends through a front opening 21 in the housing. A single cantilever latch 22 is mounted on a top-side of the housing that is adapted to engage a mating jack receptacle 440 in a locking relationship. A conductor-holding apparatus is molded into the bottom side of the housing where it holds a number of insulated electrical conductors and metallic blade terminals 36 that pierce the insulation and make electrical contact with each of the conductors.

Abstract: An electrical plug cover for protecting the male prongs of an electrical plug from bending or breaking during storage or shipment, the electrical plug cover including a cover body, the cover body being constructed from a rigid material, the cover body having a plurality of hollow chambers therein for receiving the prongs of a male electrical plug, the electrical cover body having a tether connected thereto for attachment to an electrical cord having a male electrical plug connected thereto.

Abstract: A USB cable fixture for fixing a USB cable with a USB connector to a computer is composed of a base portion, an attaching portion, and a fastening portion. The attaching portion extends from the base portion in a first direction and is attached to a housing of the computer. The fastening portion extends in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction on an opposite side of the base portion to the attaching portion. The USB cable is fixed to the computer by the base portion, the fastening portion, and the USB connector.

Abstract: A printed circuit board assembly includes a flexible circuit having a strain relief feature included on the flexible circuit. The board assembly includes a printed circuit board; connector adapted to be secured to the board; and a length of a flexible circuit having a number of conductors therein, one end portion of the length including a tab element, the end portion of which is secured to the connector and includes at least one strain relief member, each member adapted to be secured to the connector.

Abstract: A female terminal for a connector wherein a leaf spring is provided inside the terminal proper. The front half of the terminal proper is provided with a bottom wall, side walls rising from both ends, in the direction of width, of the bottom wall, an outer upper wall and an inner upper wall extending from the upper edges of side walls to the upper edges of the opposing side walls. A leaf spring is formed by separating said rear inner upper wall from said side walls, with the rear end of said rear inner upper wall being left intact. A bead with a curved section is formed on the leaf spring to increase the flexural rigidity. The female terminal can be compactified, and a sufficient contacting force can be provided reliably. The contacting part of the leaf spring can be shifted forward. The developed shape can be made smaller. The bending steps can be reduced.

Abstract: An inline electrical connector includes a first housing shell and a second housing shell. The first housing shell has a cable entrance section and a planar mating section that includes a plurality of electrical connectors. The second housing shell also has a cable entrance section and a planar mating section that has a plurality of electrical connectors. The second housing shell can be mated with the first housing shell by overlapping engagement of the planar mating sections. The electrical connectors on the first housing shell are configured to mate with the electrical connectors on the second housing shell when the second housing shell is mated with the first housing shell.

Abstract: An apparatus used to secure a carrier to one or more communication cables coupled to the carrier. The strain relief system and method for securing the cable(s) to the carrier includes a clamping fixture surrounding the interface between the carrier and the cable(s) and a tether comprising a first and second end. The first end of the tether is coupled to the clamping fixture while the second end of the tether is coupled to the source of the cable(s).

Abstract: An installation method for installing machines of different heights at an installation site includes provision of a flexible power cord of particular length, affixed to an upper region of each machine. The power cord is terminated in a power-rated male connector. At the intended installation location, the power cord origination location is identified, which is the location at which the power cord will originate after installation. An interface box having a NEMA female connector is installed at a location such that the female connector is at a radius from the power cord origination location which is less than the length of the flexible power cord. The interface box is installed, connected to a power source, and tested, before physical installation of the machine. At the time of physical installation of the machine, there is no delay attributable to hard-wiring of the power connections to the machine, and it is connected with the flexible power cord.

Abstract: An improved interconnection for use with electric power equipment, and more particularly with electric power rotary lawn mowers, is disclosed. The interconnection includes a connection apparatus that has a loop that slides over a rod that extends between the two handle bars of the lawn mower. The connection apparatus also includes an access slot for receiving a looped portion of an extension cord and a tab for releasably connecting the extension cord to the connection apparatus. The connection apparatus allows the power cord and extension cord to freely move back and forth along the rod between the two tubes of the lawn mowers handle bars. In an alternate embodiment, the rod 50 may have an extended W-shaped to provide a greater distance along which the connection apparatus may move.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing together an attachment plug mounted at one end of an electric flexible cord, with an electric receptacle defining either a cord connector or an electric wall receptacle is disclosed. The apparatus comprises in combination an elongated member fastened to a buckle in which an arcuated portion of the electric flexible cord is mounted and blocked. The free end of the elongated member is then secured to an anchoring object which is the electric wall receptacle if the apparatus is securing the attachment plug with the wall receptacle. If the apparatus is securing extension cords together, the anchoring object is another buckle in which the electric cord of the cord connector is mounted and blocked. This securing apparatus is very advantageous because it is equally suitable for securing a coupled pair of electrical cords to one another or, in the alternative, for securing attachment plug in a standard wall receptacle. It is also easy to install and low in cost.

Abstract: A strain relief device for a cable terminating in a plug, an outlet mounted on a base and a connection mechanism to connect said plug to said outlet. The device includes at least one pin extending from the plug, the pin being spaced from the connection mechanism. A block having a receptacle for receipt of the pin is mounted on the base, so that force exerted from the cable is dissipated by the device.

Abstract: A security locking system is disclosed for use with an electrical connector which includes a latch device for latching the connector to a complementary mating electrical connector. The latch device has a depressible portion to effect unlatching of the device. The depressible portion has a vacant space therebeneath. A locking key is insertable in a given direction into the vacant space beneath the depressible portion to prevent unlatching of the latch device. Retaining shoulders are provided on the locking key, engageable with the connector, to prevent removal of the key opposite the given direction. The locking key is sufficiently flexible in a direction transverse to the given direction to effect disengagement of the retaining shoulders in response to bending the key transverse to the given direction. A stop of a given height is provided on the connector to prevent bending the locking key unless the key is lifted above the height of the stop.

Abstract: A cable and connector assembly in which a longitudinally elongated cable is connected to a connector housing by means of strain bearing cables which have a substantially higher modulus of elasticity than that of the cable conductors. Each strain bearing cable has a free end portion projecting from the free end of the sheath and located laterally outwardly from and arranged one on either side of the free end portions of the conductors. A first conductor connection point is located on the connector member at which an end of the free end portion of the conductor is connected to the connector member. A pair of strain bearing cable connection points on the connector member, each of the strain bearing cable connection points is located laterally outwardly from and one on either side of the first connection point.

Abstract: An armored cord and handset wherein the strength member of the armored cord is secured to the handset through resilient means and the sheath member of the armored cord is secured to the handset via a securing member which is provided with reinforcing means.

Abstract: A single piece resilient strip (10) has a back portion (12) and two opposite end portions (14 and 16) curling toward each other to form generally a C-shaped member. Outer tips (18 and 20) of the C further curl inwardly toward the back portion of the C in the manner of the lower half of a G. There are axially directed cord slots (22 and 24) located in opposite end portions of the strip for respectively receiving electrical power cords (34 and 36) of two couplers (38 and 40) to be held together therewith, with additional cord slots (30 and 32) extending to opposite side edges (26 and 28) of the strip for communicating the axially directed cord slots with the edges.

Abstract: A combination of components mountable to an electrical outlet cover and to a power cord in proximity to the male plug, for releasably retaining the male plug close to the outlet, and including a hook assembly with a hook portion that extends from a strap portion that has been tightly bound and locked around the power cord at a location near the plug, and a hook retainer adapted to engage an outlet face plate and mounted thereto, and providing a looping opening for engagement by the hook of the hook assembly.

Abstract: A downhole tool is supported by coilable tubing extending into the wellbore from a tubing injection and withdrawal apparatus and includes an elongated electrical signal transmitting cable extending through the tube between the tool and the injection apparatus. The tool is connected to one end of the tube by a connector assembly which provides for limited swiveling movement of the tool relative to the end of the tube to preclude excessive lateral loads from being exerted on the tool during positioning of the tool in the wellbore. The connector assembly includes a frangible coupling comprising coupling members which are interconnected by shearable pins whereby separation from the tool will occur at the connector assembly in the event the tool becomes stuck in the wellbore. One of the coupling members includes a fishing neck for engagement with a suitable fishing tool whereby the downhole tool may be retrieved if separated from the tubing.

Abstract: A method of assembling a stationary assembly for a dynamoelectric machine. A set of winding lead ends are extended from a preselected part of the winding means for the stationary assembly, and the winding lead ends are cut to a preselected length. A set of tubes of a dielectric material are placed about the winding lead ends, and the winding lead ends are terminated with a plug member. The winding lead ends are wrapped generally spirally about means of the assembly including the plug member and a retaining member therefor for establishing a lost motion engagement between the plug and retaining members, and the retaining member is mounted with the stationary assembly at least generally adjacent the preselected part of the winding means.

Abstract: Apparatus for removably attaching a cable to a point on another piece of apparatus. The apparatus consists of means such as a jack for attaching an end of the cable to the piece of apparatus and a clip at another point on the piece of apparatus which may be employed at the option of the user of the piece of apparatus to retain an intermediate point of the cable. The cable may be inserted in and removed from the clip without use of tools. The attaching apparatus is employed in devices such as keyboards for the cables which attach the keyboard to the rest of the system and auxiliary input devices to the keyboard. In a preferred embodiment, the clip consists of a short channel in the case of the keyboard which will accept a number of cables having different sizes and a flexible snap which retains the cables in the channel.

Abstract: A tension member termination device optimized for terminating flat tension members having compressible outer coatings, the device including a wedge and a socket each having cooperating surfaces positioned at a predetermined angle for clamping the tension member therebetween. The angle reliably secures the tension member while avoiding deleterious pressure and stress upon the tension member. The invention also provides a safety clamp for optional use with the tension member termination device.