Abstract: A charging station for an electric vehicle includes a handle attached to a cable for carrying a current from the charging station to the battery of the electric vehicle to charge the battery. While the charging station is not charging an electric vehicle, the handle is positioned in a socket of the charging station. The charging station includes a locking mechanism for locking the handle in the socket while performing testing. The electric vehicle includes a receiver into which the handle is inserted for charging the battery of the electric vehicle. The handle includes structures that cooperate with a locking mechanism of the vehicle to lock the handle in the receiver while the battery the vehicle is charged. The cable and handle may be cooled by a liquid medium.

Abstract: Provided is a photosensor in which a cable can be easily mounted on a circuit board. A photosensor is provided with: a housing; a cable; a first circuit board; and a second circuit board. A through-hole is formed in the housing. The cable is inserted into the through-hole. The first circuit board and the second circuit board are accommodated in the housing. The first circuit board is provided with a first connector. The second circuit board has a first portion and a second portion. The cable is soldered to the first portion. The second portion is provided with a second connector. The second connector is inserted into the first connector. The second circuit board connects the cable and the first circuit board.

Abstract: A connecting cable (20), comprising: a first end (21) which is arranged with a first interface (23) and a second interface (24) coupled with each other, and a second end (22) which is arranged with a third interface (25) having a centrosymmetric cross section, wherein every two interfaces of the first, the second and the third interfaces (23, 24, 25) are in electrical communication, and the third interface (25) is connected with at least one of the first and the second interfaces (23, 24) by pluggable connection. When supplying driving circuits for actuators, each subsequent actuator can be parallelly connected through one connecting cable (20) with another connecting cable (20) of preceding actuator. In such a manner, disorders of cables in the fields can be avoided, whereby the risk of making mistakes during assembly and maintenance can be lowered. The cables can be neatly arranged in the fields.

Abstract: A battery pack includes a case and a plurality of batteries, wherein the case includes a first body, a second body, and a connecting frame. The first body has a first opening. The second body has a second opening which could match with the first opening. A chamber is formed between the first body and the second body. The connecting frame is connected to the second body, and has a first connecting shaft and a second connecting shaft. The first connecting shaft is adapted to be connected to the first body, and the second connecting shaft is adapted to be connected to a mounting position. The batteries are disposed side by side in the chamber.

Abstract: A system is electrically connects at least one first electrical equipment unit and one second electrical equipment unit. The system includes at least one connecting member including a first connector and a second connector respectively adapted so as to receive the first connector and the second connector along the direction of connection. The connecting member includes a bridge electrically connecting the first connector and the second connector. The system further includes an electrically insulating shell cover defining a chamber that receives the connecting member and having portions situated on either side of the bridge along the direction of connection. The chamber and the bridge are configured to enable an upward flow of air from the first portion to the second portion, and a downward flow of air from the second portion to the first portion. The upward flow of air is brought about in contact with the bridge.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a pull tab actuator for use with a connector having a connector body and a latch member. The pull tab actuator comprises an elongate tab having a tab thickness and opposed first and second end portions. A handle having a height greater than the tab thickness is disposed on the first end portion and extends laterally from the elongate tab. A nub is disposed on the second end portion and is positioned between the connector body and the latch member. The nub is operative to actuate the latch member when the handle is pulled.

Abstract: Technology is provided for a pull tab actuator for use with a connector having a connector body and a latch member. The pull tab actuator comprises an elongate tab having a tab thickness and opposed first and second end portions. A handle having a height greater than the tab thickness is disposed on the first end portion and extends laterally from the elongate tab. A nub is disposed on the second end portion and is positioned between the connector body and the latch member. The nub is operative to actuate the latch member when the handle is pulled.

Abstract: A plug connector to connect electrical conductors, comprising a housing of the plug connector formed as a single piece and provide an unlocking mechanism in the housing which is triggered by operating a tab on a cable connection side. A latching mechanism which is located on the exterior of the housing can be shifted into the housing by triggering the unlocking mechanism, forming a latch with a mating plug.

Abstract: A multi-connector block device for retaining A/V cable plugs for easier insertion and removal from corresponding ports in electronic devices. The device may include a body portion with a cable end and a plug end. The cable end preferably has a cable hole therein, although the cable end may have individual holes for each A/V cable to be retained by the device. The plug end preferably has at least two plug holes therein. The body portion has a hollow which extends from the cable hole to the plug holes. The device also includes at least two plug-retaining sections formed by the hollow. The plug-retaining sections are each sized and shaped to retain an A/V cable plug, such that a connector prong of the plug extends from the corresponding plug hole of the body when the plug is retained by the corresponding plug-retaining section.

Abstract: A universal steering and charger system is disclosed for a dual motor vehicle comprising a socket having socket terminals. A coupling defines a socket insert having socket insert terminals. A sensor is connected to the socket insert terminals with a hand control enabling an operator to manipulate the sensor. The socket insert is receivable within the socket for electrically connecting the socket insert to the socket. A motor drive control is connected to the socket for powering the first and second motors from a storage battery for steering the dual motor vehicle. A mast has mast terminals connected to a low voltage power source. The coupling is removable from the socket for enabling insertion of the mast into the socket for charging the storage battery. A plurality of sockets may be mounted at multiple location on the dual motor vehicle for steering the dual motor vehicle from multiple locations on the dual motor vehicle.

Abstract: A universal steering and charger system is disclosed for a dual motor vehicle comprising a socket having socket terminals. A coupling defines a socket insert having socket insert terminals. A sensor is connected to the socket insert terminals with a hand control enabling an operator to manipulate the sensor. The socket insert is receivable within the socket for electrically connecting the socket insert to the socket. A motor drive control is connected to the socket for powering the first and second motors from a storage battery for steering the dual motor vehicle. A mast has mast terminals connected to a low voltage power source. The coupling is removable from the socket for enabling insertion of the mast into the socket for charging the storage battery. A plurality of sockets may be mounted at multiple location on the dual motor vehicle for steering the dual motor vehicle from multiple locations on the dual motor vehicle.

Abstract: A handle assembly is for use with an electronic device having a chassis, where at least a portion of the handle assembly is part of a path that crosses through the chassis. The handle assembly has a handle member moveable with respect to the chassis, wherein the handle member has a profile to allow for gripping by a user to move the electronic device. The handle assembly has an electrical contact to make electrical connection with the grounding mechanism of the chassis upon the handle member being moved to a first position.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric plug, in particular a charging plug for a motor vehicle, comprising a housing and a handle for holding the electric plug, wherein the housing comprises a plug-in section, a cable connection opening and a cable conduit, the plug-in section comprises a plurality of electric contacts for plugging into a socket with contacts. A cable can be routed in the cable conduit from the cable connection opening to the plug-in section and can be electrically contacted there to the electric contacts. The cable connection opening may be arranged in a region between the plug-in section and the end of the gripping section which is remote from the plug-in section. In this way, the electric plug that is provided is such that heating of the handle can be avoided and the electric plug can also be used well and ergonomically by smaller individuals.

Abstract: The grip wings provide a push/pull insertion and withdrawal of plugs that eliminates the need for grip strength; obvious visual and tactile alignment of plugs; a finger stop that is safely away from the prongs of the plug. These features are provided while preserving the original cord/plug integrity; adapting to the international variety of existing plugs; allowing fit in multiple close outlets; giving easy installation; and enduring for the life of the plug. The grip wings consist of a rigid bar positioned perpendicular to the line of the cord and plug, and an attachment of the bar to the plug. The grip wings can be provided as either an accessory to existing plugs or included in the original manufacturing of the plug. The grip wings are adaptable to consumer or industrial use. It is adaptable to options for shape, texture, appearance, self-illumination, and orientation to appeal to many markets.

Abstract: A charging connector (10) has a housing (11) integrally formed by bolting a pair of half members. A front housing (20) is mounted in a front end portion of the housing (11) and tightly held by two housings (30, 40). A positioning rib (16) for positioning the housings (30, 40) is provided at a position of the base-side housing (30) distant from the front housing (20) and comes into contact with the inner surface of the cover-side housing (40) when the housings (30, 40) are assembled properly.

Abstract: A handle assembly is for use with an electronic device having a chassis, where at least a portion of the handle assembly is part of a path that crosses through the chassis. The handle assembly has a handle member moveable with respect to the chassis, wherein the handle member has a profile to allow for gripping by a user to move the electronic device. The handle assembly has an electrical contact to make electrical connection with the grounding mechanism of the chassis upon the handle member being moved to a first position.

Abstract: The flexible electrical connector is designed to facilitate electrical connections between a power receiving device, such as an at least partially electric vehicle, and a power supplying device, such as an electric vehicle charging station. The flexible electrical connector has a blade shaped housing attached to a power cord that extends to the power supplying device. The blade shaped housing has a substantially rigid end portion with an electrical interface configured to detachably mate with a corresponding electrical interface on the power receiving device. The blade shaped housing also has a handle portion made of a substantially flexible material such which is configured to flex about the rigid end portion along an arc in a single plane. As such, the flexible handle can absorb impacts it receives rather than transferring them to the rigid and breakable electrical interface components.

Abstract: A connector frame is provided. The connector frame can be a generally rectangular member having a bore formed therethrough. The rectangular member can be at least partially formed by a first wall, and a second wall, connected by two side walls. The first, second and side walls can form at least a portion of an interior surface and an exterior surface. At least a portion of the interior surface can include a plurality of raised features adapted to detachably attach to a cable connector. A plurality of projections adapted to provide a grip for one or more fingers on each of the two side walls can be disposed on the exterior surface of the two side walls.

Abstract: A device for electrically connecting a plurality of batteries includes a member including a handle and two arms extending from the handle. The handle includes a first portion, a second portion spaced apart from the first portion, and a connector extending between the first portion and the second portion. The member also includes a contact coupled to a first of the two arms for contacting at least a portion of a battery terminal when the device is secured to a battery. The first of the two arms is configured for securing the device to a first side of a battery and a second of the two arms is configured for securing the device to a second side of the battery.

Abstract: An electrical cable assembly includes a carrier having an insulating housing and at least one retention clip for managing and securing terminated cable assemblies to the carrier. The side exterior walls of the insulating housing are configured to enable side-to-side and end-to-end placement of a plurality of carriers for mating to a pin header, resulting in a high speed, high density electrical connector system.

Abstract: A modularly constructed hand held, utility light is described and taught having a sealed electrical module and a separately attached hand-hold module. The hand-hold module includes two half shells that when assembled and attached to the electric module completes the utility light.

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 device for electrically connecting a plurality of batteries includes a member including a handle and two arms extending from the handle. The handle includes a first portion, a second portion spaced apart from the first portion, and a connector extending between the first portion and the second portion. The member also includes a contact coupled to a first of the two arms for contacting at least a portion of a battery terminal when the device is secured to a battery. The first of the two arms is configured for securing the device to a first side of a battery and a second of the two arms is configured for securing the device to a second side of the battery.

Abstract: A device for electrically connecting a plurality of batteries includes a member including a handle and two arms extending from the handle. The handle includes a first portion, a second portion spaced apart from the first portion, and a connector extending between the first portion and the second portion. The member also includes a contact coupled to a first of the two arms for contacting at least a portion of a battery terminal when the device is secured to a battery. The first of the two arms is configured for securing the device to a first side of a battery and a second of the two arms is configured for securing the device to a second side of the battery.

Abstract: A method is used for safely removing a first device from a second device, e.g., removing a first connector from a matching second connector or removing an interface converter from a mother board of a computer. Thus, the loop of the soft strap mounted on the first device allows passage of a user's one finger, so that the user's one finger directly exerts a straight outward force on the loop of the soft strap to easily remove the first device from the second device in a straight manner without producing deflection, thereby removing the first device from the second device easily and safely without damaging the first device or the second device during the pulling process.

Abstract: A rotary-releasing device for a power supply having two rotary arms arranged on one side thereof, and each rotary arm being coupled with the power supply by an axle end. The rotary-releasing device having: a latch bracket section, and a handle section. The latch bracket section is a suspending arm with a pressing surface, and a fixed end is coupled to a free end selected from one of the two rotary arms. The handle section has: a rotary axle body extending to a predefined height along a direction; a lifting handle extending from the rotary axle body, capable of receiving a force to enable handle section to perform a rotating movement using said direction as an axis; and a pressing arm extending from said rotary axle body to a predefined distance and connected to the lifting handle at a predefined angle.

Abstract: A plug-in unit assembly comprising a case (1) and a plug-in unit (2) arranged to be attached thereto, and locking means (4, 5) having a locked position and an unlocked position. The plug-in unit (2) comprises handle means (3) pivoted to turn around a pivoting axis (9). The handle means (3) have a normal position and an unlocking position for the locking means (4, 5), the turning of the handle means (3) to the unlocking position of the locking means resulting in the locking means (4, 5) moving into the unlocked position. The handle means (3) also have a detaching position for the plug-in unit, whereby turning the handle means (3) from the unlocking position of the locking means to the detaching position froth plug-in unit makes the plug-in unit (2) move a predetermined distance (D) outwards from the case (1).

Abstract: A tool for installing and removing flexible flat cable with respect to a protective sleeve has a groove for receiving the cable. The cable slides into and is formed into an arc by the groove and is supported evenly on both sides of the cable. With the full width of the cable in the groove, the tool slides down the length of the cable into the sleeve for the cable to be removed. As the tool slides into the sleeve, there is a smooth transition of the cable from flat to curved, and the cable and sleeve separate. The tool is slid through the sleeve as far as necessary for the needed action. After alternations to the sleeve or cable are complete, the tool is used to replace the cable back into the sleeve by reversing these steps.

Abstract: A cable end connector assembly (10) includes an insulative housing (2), a number of electrical contacts (7) received in the insulative housing, a cable (4) electrically terminated with the electrical contacts, and a pull mechanism. The insulative housing defines a lengthwise direction and includes a pair of oppositely extending protrusions (24) at each end (222) thereof. Each protrusion defines an opening (240) therein. The pull mechanism is assembled to the insulative housing and includes an engaging member (6) having a pair of latching portions (63) at each end thereof. Each of the latching portions includes a foot portion (632) respectively received in the corresponding opening of the insulative housing.

Abstract: A cable end connector assembly (1) includes an insulative housing (2), a number of electrical contacts (6) received in the insulative housing, a cable (4) electrically terminated with the electrical contacts, a cover (3) assembled to the insulative housing, and a pull tab (5). The insulative housing includes a first wall (224) and a second wall (226) opposite to the first wall. Each of the first and the second walls forms a pair of protrusions (24) on a pair of ends thereof. Each protrusion defines a recess (240) therein. The pull tab is assembled to the insulative housing and includes a pulling section (50) and a pair of fastening sections (52). Each fastening section comprises a pair of branches (51) respectively received in the pair of recesses of the insulative housing.

Abstract: A connector is provided for reducing the effects of differential coefficient of thermal expansion of the connector and the underlying circuit board. The connector exhibits high coplanarity along the mounting interface by providing an insulative connector housing in which stress buildup is avoided. The connector housing incorporates compliant sections corresponding to the areas where the greatest deformation in the substrate is expected. The housing has notches or slots at locations furthest from the neutral point (NP) of the connector (i.e., around the corners). By means of this arrangement, stress buildup is avoided, so as to minimize warping and twisting of the housing.

Abstract: An electric plug remover and installer with a long adjustable lever arm that has adjustable pivot arms for bearing against a wall or piece of furniture hiding an electric wall outlet and a bottom clamp for holding electric plugs, which is operated by a top hand grip. Elongated clamp arms with enlarged gripping heads are attachable for larger plugs such as those with transformers.

Abstract: A modified male connector on an internal power supply cord of a personal computer is provided. The modified connector enables easy unplugging of the connector of the power supply cord from the female connector of an electronic device. The invention is characterized in that two compressible tabs are created on two opposing sides of the male connector. One end of the compressible tabs will be lined up touching against the outer rim of the female connector when the male connector is mated with the female connector. When unplugging the male connector, users have only to slightly depress the compressible tab, and male connector will be loosened and pushed out from the female connector.

Abstract: A cable end connector assembly (1) includes an insulative housing (10), a number of contacts (20), a number of wires (30), a shell (40, 50) and a pull mechanism (60). The insulative housing includes a number of passageways (11). The contacts are received in the passageways of the insulative housing. The wires are electrically connected with the contacts. The shell is assembled to the insulative housing. The pull mechanism includes a mounting member (61) assembled to the shell and defining a slit (611), a pull tab (62) having a pull portion (621) extending through the slit of the mounting member and a receiving portion (622), and an retaining member (63) received in the receiving portion of the pull tab and abutting against the mounting member.

Abstract: An electrical connector for a cable such as a ribbon cable used in an electronic instrument. The electrical connector plugged into a connector of a printed circuit-board of, for instance, a notebook computer has substantially an inverted U-shaped handle with its pair of leg elements being engaged with socket elements formed in the sides of the connector. The leg elements are bent at about the mid points so as to reduce the height of the handle, thus allowing the handle to be fit within narrow interior space of the notebook computer.

Abstract: An attachment for a tool used to attach and remove load break elbows and protective caps from bushings disposed on a transformer is provided. The tool attachment includes an elbow engaging member that is positionable around a load break elbow or cap fixed to a bushing. The engagement member is fixedly secured to a horizontal bar that includes a number of aligned openings extending through the bar. These openings are selectively alignable with a pair of openings disposed on a vertical bar to pivotally attach the vertical and horizontal bars to one another. The vertical bar also includes an opening through which a pulling eye on the elbow or cap can extend when the tool attachment is positioned on the elbow or cap.

Abstract: A terminal position assurance assembly is provided for connection to an electrical connector of a roof marker lamp for a vehicle. The terminal position assurance assembly includes an electrical connector for connection to the electrical connector of the roof marker lamp. The terminal position assurance assembly also includes a terminal position assurance member connected to the electrical connector and having a handle portion extending outwardly to be gripped by an assembler to assist the assembler in connecting the electrical connector to the electrical connector of the roof marker lamp.

Abstract: A manually operable ejector assembly is mounted on the front side of a carrier that supports a hot-pluggable disk drive for removable slidable insertion into a sheet metal cage structure portion of a computer system. The ejector assembly includes a main ejector lever which is pivotally spring-biased in a forward direction outwardly from the front side of the carrier, and is releasably held in a pivotally retracted position by a slide bar member that is spring-biased toward a retaining position in which it overlies a free end of the ejector lever. To remove the carrier from the cage, the slide bar member is slid away from the free ejector lever end, thereby permitting the lever to be spring-driven outwardly to an intermediate open position in which it conveniently forms a pull-handle but does not disconnect the drive from the backplane connector.

Abstract: A manually operable ejector assembly is mounted on the front side of a carrier that supports a hot-pluggable disk drive for removable slidable insertion into a sheet metal cage structure portion of a computer system. The ejector assembly includes a main ejector lever which is pivotally spring-biased in a forward direction outwardly from the front side of the carrier, and is releasably held in a pivotally retracted position by a slide bar member that is spring-biased toward a retaining position in which it overlies a free end of the ejector lever. To remove the carrier from the cage, the slide bar member is slid away from the free ejector lever end, thereby permitting the lever to be spring-driven outwardly to an intermediate open position in which it conveniently forms a pull-handle but does not disconnect the drive from the backplane connector.