Abstract: A testing apparatus (10) is provided to securely detect a mounting error of a fittable member (5) on a connector (1). The testing apparatus (10) has a testing unit (20) for detecting an ajar state of the fittable member (5) on a housing (2) of a connector (1). The testing unit (20) is provided with an elastic contact (22) for elastically contacting the housing (2) of the connector (1) along locking direction (Y) in which the fittable member (5) is locked with the housing (2). This elastic contact (22) is provided with a switch (23) for detecting the ajar state of the fittable member (5) at a contact position of the elastic contact (22) with the housing (2).

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent (EL) device includes a first electrode, a second electrode, an electroluminescent (EL) light-emitting layer, and a printed circuit board. The first electrode is formed on a transparent substrate. The second electrode spaced is apart from the first electrode and applies an electric current to the organic EL device together with the first electrode. The EL light-emitting layer is interposed between the first and second electrodes. The printed circuit board has a multi-layered structure and is attached to the first electrode to cover the EL light-emitting layer.

Abstract: A keying system for an electrical connector assembly includes a male connector having a body portion, a mating end formed by a plurality of terminal-receiving silos extending from the body portion, and a plurality of support walls integrally joining the silos and combining therewith to define a pattern of interior keying channels. A female connector has a mating end formed by a receptacle, with a plurality of terminals including contact portions extending into the receptacle for insertion into the silos of the male connector. A plurality of locating walls within the receptacle define a pattern of keying members for insertion into the keying channels of the male connector to thereby polarize the connectors.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for transmitting energy which essentially consists of a housing comprising a stator unit and a rotor unit, and of at least one flexible line accommodated inside an annular cavity of the housing. The aim of the invention is to create a device which, with a simple design, reduces, to a minimum, relative movements with contacting application between the housing and the at least one flexible line accommodated in the annular cavity. To this end, the housing consists of a stator bottom part comprising the outer wall and a first bottom wall area, and of a stator top part comprising a first cover wall area. The housing also consists of a rotor bottom part comprising the inner wall and a second bottom wall area, and of a rotor top part comprising a second cover wall area.

Abstract: A connector device with improved reliability of connection includes a plug and a socket into which the plug is fitted. Uneven portions are formed on one of engaging surfaces of the plug and engaging surfaces of the socket, so that the user can have a tactile sensation that the plug is being erroneously fitted into the socket.

Abstract: In a splice-absorbing connector, a connector housing (20) comprises a plurality of sub-housings stacked (20A, 20B, . . . ) together. Order identification portions (40), which mean stack order positions of the sub-housings (20A, 20B, . . . ), respectively, and are different in appearance from one another, are formed respectively on one surfaces (20a) of the sub-housings (20A, 20B, . . . ) which do not overlap each other, and are disposed in a common plane. When the sub-housings (20A, 20B, . . . ) are stacked together in correct order, the order identification portions (40) of these sub-housings (20A, 20B, . . . ) jointly form a pattern of a predetermined regularity.

Abstract: A lighting device (50, 60) includes a pair of illuminating members (42, 62) arranged side-by-side. The illuminating members have separate anodes (44, 64), and a common cathode (46, 66) that is shared by the illuminating members. In one embodiment, the common cathode (66) has the same cross-sectional shape as each of the anodes (64). In another embodiment, the common cathode includes a pair of individual cathodes (46) that are soldered together. The lighting device is mountable in an electrical connector housing such that the pair of illuminating members is associated with a pair of adjacent electrical receptacles in the housing.

Abstract: A communications cabling system adapted for being installed adjacent a first side of a structure having a port communicating with a second side of the structure includes a plurality of unique cable assemblies. Each cable assembly includes a plurality of wires having first and second ends, a first connector having a first plurality of electrical contacts electrically connected to each of the plurality of wires at the first end, a second connector having a second plurality of electrical contacts electrically connected to a first unique subset of the plurality of wires at the second end and a third connector having a third plurality of electrical contacts electrically connected to a second unique subset of the plurality of wires at the second end. At least one of the first, second and third connectors is configured for being supported proximate the port. At least one of the first, second and third connectors includes a portion accessible from the second side.

Abstract: A removable-type hard disk drive bi-directional ingress and egress structure consisting of a connecting rod conjoined to the lower extent of a rotating shaft, with the other end conjoined to upper extent of another rotating shaft and thereby enabling opposite angles between the two upper and lower rotating shafts. When any single rotating shaft of the two upper and lower rotating shafts is selectively positioned by an extended handle, a tabular projection and two protruding catch hooks of a rotating shaft are utilized to coordinate the revolving of the rotating shafts by the handle such that the opposing action generated by the two upper and lower rotating shafts achieve a balanced ingress and egress effect at both the left and right sides. When the handle is pressed into closure, the catch hooks protrude due to the revolving of the rotating shafts and enables the drive housing to engage a replacement frame.

Abstract: An electrical connection system is provided that makes patch cord connections with snap-in jack modules using a hinged plug and jack mating system which results in simple connections with low insertion forces and enhanced side to side stability for the patch cord connectors. The hinged connector keeps the label area clear of cordage while troughs between adjacent rows of connectors accommodate the patch cords and facilitate efficient cable management.

Abstract: Female terminal fittings 15 are inserted into cavities 13 formed in a terminal housing 11 of a female housing 10, and are doubly retained therein by a retainer 30. Insertion grooves 28 are formed in an anterior portions of ceiling walls of the cavities 13, and cut-away grooves 37 are formed in anterior ends of an upper face of the retainer 30, these cut-away grooves 37 passing through to the insertion grooves 28. Innermost faces of the cut-away grooves 37 form inclined faces 38 which are inclined downwards. When the female terminal fittings 15 are housed within the cavities 13 and are doubly retained therein, upper faces of anterior ends of connecting members 16 are located directly below the insertion grooves 28. When a conductivity checking operation is performed, a conducting probe 40 is inserted from the anterior with a tip thereof being inclined downwards.

Abstract: A connecting device applicable to a battery terminal can display the electrical condition, such as the voltage of power and the condition of the fuses of each line. The connecting device includes a main body having a clamp at one end for fixing to the battery terminal, and the other end for carrying a display unit and connecting cables of appliances. The display unit makes the connecting device displayable with electrical conditions directly without the need of using other testing devices.

Abstract: A ZIF socket assembly (1) comprises a base plate (10) receiving a number of conductive contacts (30) therein, a cover (20) slidably covered onto the base plate, an actuator mechanism (40) and a visual indicator (60). The actuator mechanism is engageble with the base plate and the cover for moving the cover with respect to the base plate from an open position to a closed position. The visual indicator is pivotally disposed between the base plate and the cover and is rotatable by a movement of the cover. The visual indicator is totally embedded between the base plate and the cover in the open position and an indicating portion (63) thereof projects out of the socket assembly outline in the closed position.

Abstract: An electrical connector is disclosed with electrically contacting contact pins or contact sockets, such as plugs or couplings. The electrical connector exhibits on one side a receiver part. A light-guiding body made of a light-transmitting material with at least one illuminating body is inserted into the receiver part. Feed lines for contact pins are led through the receiver part. The light-guiding body is furnished with at least two arms. Reflection surfaces are furnished for deflecting light coming from an illuminating body into the two arms. The reflection surfaces deflect light into the respective arm and are capable of deflecting the light mainly in axial direction within the respective arm at an angle of from between about 40 to 140 degrees relative to the main radiation direction of the arm. The light-guiding or light-conducting body exhibits a recess below the tip or edge and the illuminating body is disposed in the recess.

Abstract: A TAB, a probe card, a TAB handler and a method for measuring an IC chip which are more efficient by detecting a positional relation between the probe card and the TAB before measuring an IC chip on the TAB. The TAB (10) comprises: an IC chip (1) formed on a tape-like film continuously; a test pad (4) connected to the IC chip through a lead electrically; a perforation (12) for moving the tape-like film; an alignment mark (3) for verifying a position of the test pad; and a pattern (5) for verifying a position of a probe card (9) on a TAB handler.

Abstract: The interior of a connector housing 3 is provided with terminal housing chambers 11 to which female terminal fittings 2 can be attached. Wall faces 24 within the terminal housing chambers 11 protrude so as to cover only three sides, the wall face which constitutes the remaining side being formed by an insertion hole wall 23 of a retainer 4. Openings on the anterior face of the terminal housing chambers 11 are linked by bending spaces 14 which provide space for lances 12 to bend, the detecting holes 15 opening beside these bending spaces 14. When the retainer 4 is attached, bending regulation members 20 enclose the bending spaces 14 and partition tab insertion holes 11A and the detecting holes 15.

Abstract: A flexible printed wiring board connectable with a connect or includes a cover coating and a base film. A patterned line array of plural lines are covered between the cover coating and the base film. The plural lines are arranged crosswise to a line longitudinal direction thereof. A terminal section is defined by extending the first insulator layer and the patterned line array from the second insulator layer in the line longitudinal direction, for partially uncovering the patterned line array for external connection. A white line-shaped indicia is disposed on a reinforcer plate at the base film and close to the terminal section, and adapted to positioning the terminal section in the connector.

Abstract: A technique for identifying multiple circuit components. More specifically, a technique for identifying the location of electrical components, such as memory cartridges which have been disposed on a substrate, is described.

Abstract: A electrical connector suitable for aligning and connecting a high-density wire bundle to a receiving member. The wire bundle is attached to an adapter positioned within a mounting location containing electronically controlled, adjustable pushrods which are used to make the fine lateral and rotational adjustments to the adapter. A control unit detects the position of the adapter within the mounting location and makes fine adjustments to the adapter position as necessary to insure proper alignment and contact.

Abstract: An electric connector in which an socket shell is installed in a housing to hold a terminal holder inside the housing and a set of terminals in the terminal holder and adapted to receive an electric plug, the socket shell being made of light penetrable material and, having a visible front side adapted to receive an electric plug and electric light emitting means, for example, LEDs installed in a rear side thereof and adapted to emit light through the visible front side to indicate operation of the electric connector.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a dialysis machine with a device for preparing dialysis solutions. Simple and reliable preparation of dialysis fluids of different concentrations is achieved by the fact that the device has a detector device, at least two connections and at least two interchangeable storage containers to hold the solution ingredients to be metered, each being connected to at least one connector, and with the connectors being connectable to the connections, and with the connectors or the areas of a connecting tube near the connectors having identification means which can be detected by the detector device. The present invention also relates to a connector for connecting a storage container with solution ingredients to a medical apparatus, where the connector or areas of a connecting tube near the connector has identification means. The present invention also relates to a method of detecting a connection of a solution ingredient storage container.

Abstract: A double lock connector 1 having spacers 3,4 for engaging terminals is provided with detecting pin inserting portions 16,17 continuing from the front end of a connector housing 2 to the spacers 3,4. The detecting pin inserting portions are of slits. The detecting pin inserting portions 16,17 communicate with respective accommodating recesses 13,14 for base plate portions 9,10 of the spacers 3,4. Detecting pins are arranged opposite to the front end of the connector housing 2, and the detecting pins are inserted into the detecting pin inserting portions and abut against the respective spacers 3,4. The detecting pins are set inside a continuity testing portion of a terminal continuity testing member, and the continuity testing portion is moved toward the front end of the double lock connector 1. Thus, the presence of the spacers is securely detected.

Abstract: An electric connection box includes a casing formed with an inspection window, and an electrical connecting component accommodated in the casing. An identification mark attached to an outer face of the electrical connecting component indicates a production facility employed for production of the connecting component. Even when a number of electrical connecting components of the same kind are manufactured with use of a plurality of production facilities, it is possible to determine the facility employed for the production of the electrical connecting component accommodated in each individual electric connection box from outside of the connection box by visually confirming the identification mark attached to the electrical connecting component through the inspection window.

Abstract: A lever-type electrical connector has first and second connector housings adapted to be detachably fitted together in a connected position by relative movement in a fitting direction. A lever is rotatably mounted for drawing the connector housings towards said connected position. Locking means are provided on the connector housings for locking them together in the connected position. Springs act operatively between the connector housings to be compressed when the connector housings are being moved towards the connected position, thereby to create a force urging the connector housings in their separation direction at least during the movement of the connector housings towards the connected position. This reduces the risk of incomplete fitting together of the housings.

Abstract: A roadway luminaire is provided which includes a mast mount docking sation securable to an end of a pole mast. The mast mount docking station includes a power plug electrically coupled to the power conductors. The luminaire includes a corresponding power plug which is electrically and mechanically coupled to the mast mount docking station via a twist-lock feature including mating keys and keyways in the docking station and luminaire, respectively. The luminaire includes several plug-in components such as a plug-in photoelectric cell, a plug-in starter and a capacitor press-fit into a molded cavity in the luminaire. The power plug of the luminaire is adaptable to be used with all international voltages. The twist-lock feature provides for a fool-proof mechanical and electrical connection to ensure that the correctly rated luminaire is connected to the supply voltage.

Abstract: A connector (21) includes at least one terminal (23) and a connector housing (22) having a terminal receiving chamber into which the at least one terminal (23) is insertable. The connector housing (22) has at least one connection port (33) through which a mating terminal is insertable, a detection-pin inserting port (34) through which a lance-displacement detecting pin of a connector conduction-test tool is insertable, and a contact-pin inserting port (35) through which a conduction contact pin (24) of the connector conduction-test tool is insertable. The contact-pin inserting port 35 is formed in such a manner as to cut away an edge portion of the connection port (33).

Abstract: An electrical plug incorporates a light beam between the prongs of the plug. The light beam is forwardly directed such that the plug can illuminate a socket where the plug is to be inserted. The plug body includes a circuit board having a light, resistor, battery and switch. A first type of switch that is used includes a push button attached to a spring and contact pads mounted on the circuit board, wherein when the button is pressed the spring electrically connects contact pads within the circuit thus closing the circuit and activating the light. A second type of switch that is used incorporates contact pads and a flexible cover having a pair of electrically conductive leaves hingedly attached to its underside. When an exterior surface above the cover is pressed the leaves move upward and electrically connect contact pads within the circuit thereby closing the circuit and activating the light.

Abstract: An electric outlet shell having a plurality of electric plug receiving units, each electric plug receiving unit having a flat bearing surface with at least two insertion slots adapted for receiving an electric plug, wherein mark means is respectively provided at the flat bearing surface of each electric plug receiving unit so that the user can distinguish the electric plug receiving units from one another.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing having a plurality of receptacles, including a top receptacle, for receiving a plurality of mating plugs. A light guide is operatively associated with each receptacle and its respective mating plug to signal a circuit condition thereof. All of the light guides have front ends viewable at the front of the housing above the top receptacle. Each front end has an indicator to visually indicate the receptacle with which the respective light guide is operatively associated.

Abstract: A double lock connector 1 having spacers 3,4 for engaging terminals is provided with detecting pin inserting portions 16,17 continuing from the front end of a connector housing 2 to the spacers 3,4. The detecting pin inserting portions are of slits. The detecting pin inserting portions 16,17 communicate with respective accommodating recesses 13,14 for base plate portions 9,10 of the spacers 3,4. Detecting pins are arranged opposite to the front end of the connector housing 2, and the detecting pins are inserted into the detecting pin inserting portions and abut against the respective spacers 3,4. The detecting pins are set inside a continuity testing portion of a terminal continuity testing member, and the continuity testing portion is moved toward the front end of the double lock connector 1. Thus, the presence of the spacers is securely detected.

Abstract: An RF electrical connector comprises an insulative housing with a low-profile body section, a conductive shell enclosing the housing, a fixed contact and a switch contact. Both the switch contact and the fixed contact are retained in the housing in a normally-closed configuration and electrically contact with one another. The switch contact comprises a retaining body and a folded contacting arm extending therefrom which has a first portion extending upward from the retaining body, a curved portion extending from the first portion and providing enough resilience during mating and a second portion extending downward from the curved portion. The second portion comprises an apex for contacting a plug contact of a mating plug connector and a contacting end for contacting the fixed contact.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package pin indicator that may include probe guides. The indicator includes a top marking plate with indicia for the multiple pins of the IC package. The top plate has individual indicia for each pin, and will have numerical or alpha labels for some or all of the pins, depending on the number of pins present. The top marking plate may include a securing means to attach the top marking plate to the top of the IC package and to hold the top marking plate in place. Each pin marker terminates in a hole or slot that is adapted to guide a probe to a selected pin. The pin indicator can be used with both through hole and surface mount IC boards.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a metal plate which is mounted under the housing with hot riveting. Location pegs are made so that low mounting force is possible. A wafer which is black in color or has another contrasting color makes it possible for a video camera to record the true position of the terminals. The surface of the top side of the housing is suited for vacuum pick up.

Abstract: A connector device, with improved reliability of connection having a second connector half provided with a protrusion which falls into an engaging groove of a first connector half, an erroneous fitting preventing portion is formed in the first connector half so as to be deformed or broken by the protrusion of the second connector half when the first and second connector halves are erroneously fitted. Also, in a connector device composed of a plug and a socket into which the plug is fitted, uneven portions are formed on engaging surfaces with the plug and/or on engaging surfaces with the socket. Further, in an electronic device having at least one of a plug and a socket of the connector device, uneven portions are formed on engaging surfaces of the plug with the socket and/or on engaging surfaces of the socket with the plug.

Abstract: A screwless-type terminal block comprising a housing, a clamping member in the housing, a PCB conductive pin, and an actuating member. The housing defines a first opening for receiving therein a wire end and a second opening through which extends the actuating member which has a operating knob outside of the housing and a cammed end adapted to displace the clamping member between locked and unlocked positions thereof respectively for securing the wire end in an electrically conductive manner with the PCB pin and for allowing the wire end to be inserted in or withdrawn from the housing. When rotated, the operating knob causes the cammed end to rotate about a longitudinal axis of the actuating member such that the cammed end causes the clamping member to selectively displace between the locked and unlocked positions. The cammed end includes a flat surface angled with respect to the longitudinal axis and contacting the clamping member which displaces along a plane parallel to this longitudinal axis.

Abstract: A connector (1) includes connection terminals (2), and a connector housing (3) having terminal receiving chambers (15). A lance (22) and an elastic displacement-allowing space (24) are formed within the terminal receiving chamber (15). A groove (23) is formed in an upper partition wall (16) of the terminal receiving chamber (15) which is opposed to the connection terminal (2), and has the elastic displacement-allowing space (24) formed therein. A lance displacement detection pin (35) of a connector inspecting instrument (4) for detecting a half-insertion condition of the connection terminal (2), as well as a distal end portion (30) of the lance (22), can be inserted into and removed from the groove (23). The length of the distal end portion (30) of the lance (22) is determined in accordance with a depth of the groove (23).

Abstract: A method of installing computer components, such as dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs), by associating a subset of component connectors with a logical connector group that is to be concurrently populated, and color-coding the socket connectors to identify the subset of connectors. The DIMMs are attached to the socket connectors in the identified subset of socket connectors. The color-coding may be accomplished using color-coded retention tabs attached to the connectors, or by coloring the whole body of each socket connector.

Abstract: A double lock connector 1 having spacers 3,4 for engaging terminals is provided with detecting pin inserting portions 16,17 continuing from the front end of a connector housing 2 to the spacers 3,4. The detecting pin inserting portions are of slits. The detecting pin inserting portions 16,17 communicate with respective accommodating recesses 13,14 for base plate portions 9,10 of the spacers 3,4. Detecting pins are arranged opposite to the front end of the connector housing 2, and the detecting pins are inserted into the detecting pin inserting portions and abut against the respective spacers 3,4. The detecting pins are set inside a continuity testing portion of a terminal continuity testing member, and the continuity testing portion is moved toward the front end of the double lock connector 1. Thus, the presence of the spacers is securely detected.

Abstract: A modular jack assembly with an indicator comprises a housing (19) made of an insulative material and consisting of two tiers, each tier having at least one through-hole (15) and at least one opening (18a or 18b) for receiving a mating connector. The modular assembly further comprises at least one light transmission means (11D) for transmitting light, which is provided in the through-hole and has a light receiving member (13) at one end for receiving light from a corresponding light source (6a OR 6b) mounted on a board outside of the modular jack assembly and disposed in a line along a rear wall of the housing and an indicator member at the other end for displaying the light to the outside of the modular jack assembly. The transmission means provided in the through-hole of an upper tier extends upwardly from the light receiving member along the rear wall, bent at right angles into an upper wall of the upper tier and then bent diagonally along the upper wall of the upper tier.

Abstract: An improvement to conventional electrical wiring that provides a visible indication of wear abrasion before an electrical hazard is created in high wear, high abrasion cable applications is disclosed. The improvement to conventional wiring cable construction is the use of contrasting colors between the extruded insulator and the outer jacket materials in the cable. When the outer jacket of the cable is worn down, cut or damaged, the underlying insulator of a contrasting color becomes visible against the outer jacket thereby indicating a hazard condition.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises an insulative housing defining a slot and a number of cavities, a number of conductive contacts and two pairs of switch terminals received in the corresponding cavities of the housing, a pair of metal sheets received in the housing and an insert. Each contact forms an engaging portion extending into the slot. Each switch terminal forms a connecting portion adapted for electrically connecting with the corresponding metal sheet. The insert is configured to disengage the connecting portions of one pair of the switch terminals from the corresponding metal sheet. The other pair of the switch terminals remains interconnected via the other metal sheet.

Abstract: A communications cabling system adapted for being installed adjacent a first side of a structure having a port communicating with a second side of the structure includes a plurality of unique cable assemblies. Each cable assembly includes a plurality of wires having first and second ends, a first connector having a first plurality of electrical contacts electrically connected to each of the plurality of wires at the first end, a second connector having a second plurality of electrical contacts electrically connected to a first unique subset of the plurality of wires at the second end and a third connector having a third plurality of electrical contacts electrically connected to a second unique subset of the plurality of wires at the second end. At least one of the first, second and third connectors is configured for being supported proximate the port. At least one of the first, second and third connectors includes a portion accessible from the second side.

Abstract: A card edge connector assembly comprises an elongate housing mounted on a mother board, and a switch key for engaging with the housing and activating inner circuitry formed in the mother board. The housing comprises an elongate slot formed between opposite side walls thereof for receiving a daughter board, a plurality of receiving passageways defined in each side wall for retaining contacts therein, a pair of cutouts transversely defined in a mating face of the housing, and a projection transversely formed between the side walls. The daughter board defines a pair of notches corresponding to one of the cutouts and the projection of the card edge connector. The switch key can transmit information to the mother board by electrical contact between a conductive membrane disposed on the switch key and the corresponding contacts received in the passageways below the corresponding cutout of the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an illuminated connector that may provide a diagnostic display for a user. The illuminated connector may be used on such devices as computers including laptops, notebooks, and subnotebooks. The illuminated connector receives launched light energy and acts as a wave guide. Additionally, the launched light energy may be redirected by the use of selected reflective surfaces. The illuminated connector is particularly useful for structures such as a jack for a PCMCIA card, a Telco cable, and a LAN cable.

Abstract: A connector can easily and reliably be checked to see whether the requisite minimum quantity of sealing compound has been injected. Tabs 14 of male terminal fittings 13 protrude from a base face of a fitting space 12. A sealing compound 20, consisting of epoxy resin or the like, is injected at the base portion of these tabs 14. A first step 15 and a second step 30 protrude into the space 12, the first step 15 being above the second step 30. After the sealing compound 20 is injected, the quantity injected is checked by observing the space 12 visually from above. If only the first step 15 is visible, the correct quantity of sealing compound 20 has been injected, if both the first step 15 and the second step 30 are visible, a quantity of the sealing compound 20 less than the minimum quantity has been injected.

Abstract: A kit for labeling connector blocks to facilitate expansion and identification of connectors in one or more connector blocks. The kit provides modified connector blocks and a system for labeling the connector blocks. The connector block of the present invention comprises a base having spaced-apart rows of connectors and a raised pedestal corresponding to each row of connectors. A first set of pre-printed sequential numbers appear on the base identifying the leftmost connectors of each row. A second set of pre-printed sequential numbers appear on each connector across each row. In a configuration where two connector blocks are placed side-by-side, the raised pedestals of the first block advantageously overlap the first set of pre-printed numbers on the second block. Each raised pedestal further provides a surface for the application of self-adhesive labels to identify the leftmost connectors of each row on the second block.

Abstract: A wiring device incorporating contrasting areas for having electrical circuit-identifying indicia or legends written thereon, and more particularly, a wiring device incorporating means for identifying diverse electrical circuitry through the application onto the device of indicia or legends written on a surface of preferably contrasting colors. Furthermore, disclosed is a method of imparting through imprinting color contrasting areas for the writing thereon of indicia or legends to a wiring device for the purpose of being able to identify at least one electrical circuit which is a plurality of electrical circuits which are connected to the wiring device.

Abstract: The interior of a connector housing 3 is provided with terminal housing chambers 11 to which female terminal fittings 2 can be attached. Wall faces 24 within the terminal housing chambers 11 protrude so as to cover only three sides, the wall face which constitutes the remaining side being formed by an insertion hole wall 23 of a retainer 4. Openings on the anterior face of the terminal housing chambers 11 are linked by bending spaces 14 which provide space for lances 12 to bend, the detecting holes 15 opening beside these bending spaces 14. When the retainer 4 is attached, bending regulation members 20 enclose the bending spaces 14 and partition tab insertion holes 11A and the detecting holes 15.

Abstract: A card edge connector includes a slot for receipt of a circuit board or a circuit card, a first eject lever in a first side of said slot, and a second eject lever in a second side of said slot. Activation heads of the first and second eject levers are `L`-shaped and `R`-shaped, respectively, for indicating proper connector orientation. Alternatively, the heads may be `+`-shaped and `-`-shaped, or have differently shaped marks thereon.

Abstract: A hermetic terminal including a metallic wall having at least one opening therein through which a conductor pin extends, the conductor pin having a discontinuity on its end so that the relative electrical rating of the hermetic terminal can be ascertained through visual inspection of the terminal. A method is provided for use in a production facility whereby the relative electrical capacity of conductor pins, partially assembled hermetic terminals and completed hermetic terminals can be visually distinguished.