Abstract: A cable connector for transmitting a signal between first and second electronic devices includes a cable including at least one signal line disposed within a sheath; and a connector disposed at a first end portion of the cable. The connector includes a rotation member connected to the cable; a main body including a rotation member mounting portion to which the rotation member is rotatably connected; and a sub body that has a plug disposed at a first end portion, wherein the sub body is moveably connected to the main body.

Abstract: A communications system includes a plurality of patch panels, wherein each patch panel has a plurality of connector ports on a front surface thereof that are each connected to a respective communication line, and one or more optical couplers/connector ports on a rear surface thereof for linking two or more patch panels together. A cable for linking patch panels includes opposite ends and a respective connector at each end that is configured to be removably secured within a respective coupler/connector port on the rear surface. Each connector has an RFID tag attached thereto. An RF antenna is secured to each patch panel adjacent each respective coupler, and each antenna is configured to activate and read information from a cable RFID tag when a cable connector is secured within a coupler adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A computer cart has removable electrical connector management system which may be removed from the computer cart to install electrical connectors and then reinserted into the computer cart to facilitate wiring of the cart. A numbering system is implemented to uniquely identify corresponding electrical and physical characteristics of the cart to facilitate maintenance of computers stored within the cart.

Abstract: An illuminated or self-illuminating electrical connector is provided that has an internal light source with, electrical circuitry for illuminating the light source. The housing arrangement of the illuminated electrical connector is such that light emanating from the light source is visible through the housing arrangement to the extent that the light is visible through greater than half of the external surface of the illuminated electrical connector. Also visible through the housing arrangement, when the light source is illuminated, is an electronic component that provides an aesthetic and ‘high-tech’ enhancement to the illuminated electrical connector.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for jumping a pin connections in an electrical device are provided. The electrical device can be a vehicle having a data link connector that once mated with the apparatus, such a jumping connector that will jump at least two pin connections in the data link connector. The jumping connector can also have dip switches that be in the active or inactive state. In the active state, the dip switch will cause a connection to one of the pin connectors on the electrical device while the inactive state, the dip switch will not cause a connection to one of the pin connectors on the electrical device.

Abstract: A switchboard terminal block including a body with a side face and a front side provided with a seat for labels, the seat having a top edge and bottom edge formed in the manner of a respective tooth, a relief extending in the vertical direction on the front surface of the seat, the seat being open in the transverse direction for insertion of the label from one side or the other. Also, a label for the seat, which has a top edge and bottom edge which can be shaped so as to form a respective projection in the vertical direction and is provided with a cavity on the inner face extending in the vertical direction and with a depth substantially corresponding to the height of the relief on the seat of the terminal block.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is directed to an adhesive laminate label for a communications device. The adhesive laminate label includes an upper label including visible indicia and at least one lower label. Each of the lower labels includes corresponding visible indicia that are different than the visible indicia of the upper label and of the other lower labels. At least the visible indicia of each lower label are covered by either the upper label or one of the other lower labels and the upper and lower labels are removably adhered to one another.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly (100) comprises an insulative housing (1), a contact group (2, 3) assembled with the insulative housing, an insulated cover (5), a cable (4) connected with the contact group, and an apparent member (6) with a columnar shape having a right-hand thread (61) on one end of an inner wall thereof and a left-hand thread (62) on the opposite end, and the inner wall of the apparent member is matched with the insulated cover via the threads in different directions.

Abstract: An assured grounding identifier includes a base unit connectable to an electrical cord, one or more indicators selectively adjustably mounted to the base unit and having colored regions, and a cover with one or more viewing windows aligned with the indicators. An assured grounding identifier includes a housing with a viewing window and a slot mountable around an electrical cord, an indicator having a plurality of colored regions disposed between the housing and the cord, and a tab extending from the indicator through the slot for positioning the indicator to align a selected colored region with the viewing window. An assured grounding identifier includes one or more indicators having a plurality of translucent color coded segments and an indicator light aligned with a viewing window to illuminate through the translucent color coded segments.

Abstract: A connection-identifying tag for electronic connectors comprises a coupling portion and a tag portion. In one embodiment, the coupling portion of a tag is adapted to mate with either or both of the male and female connectors in a connection. The tag portion of a tag bears connection-identifying indicia for distinguishing one connection from another among a plurality of connections.

Abstract: Disclosed are connector assemblies having an integrated wiring diagram or being in conjunction with a tool having an integrated wiring diagram, and methods of using such connector assemblies or tools. The connector assemblies include wire entry ports for insertion of respective wires depicted on the wiring diagram. The connector assemblies have at least one housing having a wiring diagram on the at least one housing, on a receptacle that holds the at least one housing or on a tool that temporarily holds the at least one housing.

Abstract: A method for identifying flexible co-axial cable connectors by connection type has been developed. The method includes marking the co-axial connector with a colored indicator and marking the proper receptor with a matching colored indicator.

Abstract: An electric power outlet apparatus for enabling electric machines containing a communication apparatus to be connected to indoor power wiring used for power-line carrier communications easily in an optimum state is provided. A tap part 3 connected to a power plug 1 through a power cord 2 includes an impedance adjustment unit 30 and power jacks 41, 42, 43, and 44 and is housed in a tap casing 100 schematically shown. The power jacks 41 and 42 are connected directly to the power cord 2 and the power jacks 43 and 44 are connected to the power cord 2 through the impedance adjustment unit 30. Color display parts 51, 52, 53, and 54 for indicating the connection state of the power jacks 41, 42, 43, and 44 to the impedance adjustment unit 30 are provided on the periphery of slots on the surface of the tap casing 100.

Abstract: A patch cord panel and a labeling assembly for use in the identification of jacks of the patch cord panel including an information plate having a plurality of predetermined areas for bearing indicia for uniquely identifying respective ones of the jacks of the patch cord panel, and a fastener for coupling the information plate to the patch cord panel.

Abstract: Part of an electrical connecting device, especially for use in medical technology, with a display device to display an effect on the part resulting from a preparatory step for the use of the part, whereby the display device has a visible field whose colored appearance changes at least in sections as a reaction to the effect resulting from the preparatory measure.

Abstract: A system comprising a first conduit having a first diameter; a second conduit having a second diameter; a connection between the first conduit and the second conduit, the connection having a third diameter larger than the first diameter and the second diameter; and a shell fitted about the connection.

Abstract: A connector provides convenience of identifying a network cable connected to the connector. A label with information of the network cable can be put on a connection portion which is mounted to a main body of the connector or be tied to a grommet of the connector.

Abstract: A labelling assembly for identifying wire connection locations of a wire termination module, including a fastener for coupling the assembly to the module; a label member for bearing labelling indicia for identifying the wire connection locations; and a bracket for supporting the label member in a position overlying the wire connection locations, wherein the bracket is adapted to support the label member in a first position where a first row of said wire connection locations is laid open for external connection to insulated conductors and a second position where a second row of said wire connection locations is laid open for external connection to insulated conductors.

Abstract: A communications system includes a plurality of patch panels, wherein each patch panel has a plurality of connector ports on a front surface thereof that are each connected to a respective communication line, and one or more optical couplers/connector ports on a rear surface thereof for linking two or more patch panels together. A cable for linking patch panels includes opposite ends and a respective connector at each end that is configured to be removably secured within a respective coupler/connector port on the rear surface. Each connector has an RFID tag attached thereto. An RF antenna is secured to each patch panel adjacent each respective coupler, and each antenna is configured to activate and read information from a cable RFID tag when a cable connector is secured within a coupler adjacent thereto.

Abstract: A wind turbine junction box having an individual run is provided having a housing and an electrical circuit connection means. The housing has a top surface, a bottom member, a rear wall and two side walls on opposite ends of the rear wall, with the rear wall and the side walls being in contacting relationship with the top surface and the bottom member. The top surface has a plurality of apertures formed therein in an individual run on an axis that extends between the side walls. The housing has an interior with at least one door accessing the interior. The electrical circuit connection means includes a non-conductive cross beam having first and second ends, each of the first and second ends of the cross beam being secured to one of the housing side walls. Electrical connectors are secured to the cross beam, with each of the electrical connectors oriented along an axis that extends from the top to the bottom of the housing.

Abstract: A cable connector includes a base formed on a circuit board, a plurality of pins extending from the base and electrically connected to the circuit board, and a signal type indicator. A plurality of through holes is defined in the signal type indicator to receive the pins, and an emblem is arranged on the signal type indicator to indicate the signal type of the cable connector. The diameter of each through hole is greater than the diameter of each pin so that the pins can pass through the through holes of the signal type indicator for mounting the signal type indicator on the base.

Abstract: An electrical cable identification system for efficiently identifying electrical cables during and after circuit breaker installation. The electrical cable identification system generally includes an identification tab including a first end and a second end, a connecting portion integral with the first end and an identifier portion integral with the second end. The connecting portion is comprised of a thin configuration to slide between an outer sheath of an electrical cable and at least one inner wire encompassed by the outer sheath and a marking is located upon the identifier portion to identify the electrical cable.

Abstract: A key coded power connector and a system and method for making key coded power connections are disclosed. A power connector such as a power adapter connector is configured with either a visual keying system, a physical keying system, or both. The physical keying system prevents a user from connecting a host device to a connector of the power source which does not support that host device. The visual keying system provides the user with an early indication that the particular device is not supported by a power source. The user can visually compare a marking key on the host device with the making key on the power connector and determine whether or not the power source is capable of outputting sufficient power to operate the device. The visual and physical keying systems prevents a user from improperly connecting a host device to a power source which does not support that device.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly, for electrically connecting an IC package and a printed circuit board (PCB) (1), comprises an insulative housing (2); an insulator (4) separated with the insulative housing, and comprising a bottom surface and a guiding portion (42) extending downwardly from the bottom surface; a shell (3) covering the insulative housing, and one end of the shell assembled on the insulator; a PCB comprising a retaining hole (11) for receiving the guiding portion of the insulator, and the bottom surface of the insulator attached to the PCB.

Abstract: A patch cord panel and a labeling assembly for use in the identification of jacks of the patch cord panel including an information plate having a plurality of predetermined areas for bearing indicia for uniquely identifying respective ones of the jacks of the patch cord panel, and a fastener for coupling the information plate to the patch cord panel.

Abstract: The invention discloses a computer connector or adapter housing structure with a raised portion. When plastic is molded around the housing, the raised portion is left exposed. This exposed portion of the housing provides a place to incorporate designs, such as business logos, words or numbers, or a gripping surface.

Abstract: A key coded power connector and a system and method for making key coded power connections are disclosed. A power connector such as a power adapter connector is configured with either a visual keying system, a physical keying system, or both. The physical keying system prevents a user from connecting a host device to a connector of the power source which does not support that host device. The visual keying system provides the user with an early indication that the particular device is not supported by a power source. The user can visually compare a marking key on the host device with the making key on the power connector and determine whether or not the power source is capable of outputting sufficient power to operate the device. The visual and physical keying systems prevents a user from improperly connecting a host device to a power source which does not support that device.

Abstract: A connector for connection to a printed circuit board includes a body, a plurality of contact pins on both side of the body, and an identification layer joined to one side of the body. In particular, the identification layer defines a plurality of holes for insertion of the contact pins. Further, the identification includes at least one character thereon for identifying function or use of the connector and a background in a color different from that of the character.

Abstract: An electrical connector may include a body and a sleeve rotatably attached to body. The sleeve may include at least one slot adapted to engage at least one other connector, and at least one indicator groove adapted to align with the at least one other connector.

Abstract: An embodiment of the invention is directed to an adhesive laminate label for use on a communication connector jack. The adhesive laminate label includes an upper label including a first termination diagram. The adhesive laminate label includes a lower label having a second termination diagram that is different than that of the first termination diagram. At least the second termination diagram of the lower label is covered by the upper label, and the lower label is removably adhered to the upper label. Other embodiments are directed to a communication connector jack including such an adhesive laminate label, and a method of terminating signal lines at signal-line terminals of a communication connector jack.

Abstract: In a strain relief clamp for use with a connector that is mounted on an end of a cable. The cable is provided with identification markings. The cable may be cut to length so that one of the identification markings which is a marking of interest appears directly behind a shell of the connector when the connector is mounted on the cable. The strain relief clamp includes a window through which the marking of interest on the cable is visible when the strain relief clamp is installed on the connector and a transparent member arranged on the window.

Abstract: An indicator for a connector, which is attached to a connector, has a first indication member at which is indicated first information urging a user to perform a predetermined operation before using the connector, and which is attached to a position such that the connector cannot be connected if the user does not remove the indicator for a connector, and which can be removed from the connector. The indicator for a connector also has a second indication member at which is indicated second information which is useful at a time of connecting the connector, the second indication member being attached to a position which does not impede connection of the connector.

Abstract: A connector assembly has a cable having at least one wire and a sheath surrounding the wire, a contact holder having a front end, a contact fixed in the holder, exposed at the front end, and connected to the wire with the wire is free of the sheath for a short distance from a rear end of the holder, a plastic body molded to the holder to an end of the cable sheath adjacent the holder and over the wire exposed between the sheath and the holder rear end, and an inlay only partially imbedded in the body in a non-detachable and visible manner.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a housing supporting a plurality of terminals for a primary circuit and at least two terminals for a sensor circuit. A mating header includes terminals corresponding to the primary circuit and to the sensor circuit. A conductive link is disposed in either the housing or the header to short the sensor terminals disposed therein. Once the mating components of the connector are attached, the sensor circuit is completed through the conductive link and an indication of a proper connection can be verified.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a terminal connector. The terminal connector includes a first portion and a pad portion. The first portion is configured to be connected to a conductor. The pad portion is configured to be fastened to a mating terminal pad. The pad portion is connected to the first portion. The pad portion comprises pad hole location indicia for subsequently forming a thru-hole at the indicia.

Abstract: Any one of the reversing portions of the flat cables is positioned in the sighting window when the inner case is in the neutral state. A prescribed mark is attached to the reversing portion which is positioned in the sighting window when the inner case is in the neutral state. Thus, it can be determined that the inner case is in the neutral state when the prescribed mark is attached to the reversing portion sighted through the sighting window.

Abstract: A power distribution module for a personal recreational vehicle includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an interior and includes a wall having an array of receptacle openings. The receptacle openings are adapted to receive and secure electrical components inside the housing. A distribution harness includes a plurality of electrical conductors and is coupled to the housing wherein the electrical conductors are in electrical communication with the electrical components inside the housing. The power distribution module can optionally include a decal to assist quick and accurate placement of the electrical components during the manufacturing process. A method for producing a personal recreational vehicle having a standardized housing over a range of models. The housing includes a component arrangement guide for locating and installing electrical components.

Abstract: A locking marker cap has structural features to snap lock to various types of a tool-less insulation displacement connector (TIDC). When the cap is attached to the TIDC, additional structural features of the cap lock a latch of the TIDC in a closed position to protect the TIDC from being accidentally opened and coincidentally disconnecting the circuit served by the TIDC. In one embodiment, the cap must be removed before the TIDC can be unlatched and opened. At least a top surface of the cap can include indicia such as a color, letter(s) or symbol(s) to indicate a type of circuit served by the protected TIDC.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a connector assembly for terminating a plurality of discrete wires and for selective electrical interconnection with a header assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a front housing defining at least one channel therein; a rear housing selectively operatively connectable to the front housing, the rear housing including at least one passage formed therein and in operative association with a respective channel of the front housing, each passage terminating a respective discrete wire; and at least one contact disposed at least partially within each channel of the front housing and each corresponding passage of the rear housing. Each contact is configured and adapted to define a poke-in connection.

Abstract: The present invention provides a connector interface comprising a connector socket interface and a connector plug interface, the connector socket interface comprising metal shell, insulator, band-shaped recess provided on said insulator and metal contacts and the connector plug interface comprising metal shell, insulator, and band-shaped protrusion provided on said insulator and metal contacts, said connector socket interface and said connector plug interface being able to be coupled together, wherein: said connector socket interface has a plurality of band-shaped recesses and said connector plug interface has a plurality of band-shaped protrusions. In a connector interface with the same number of metal pieces according to an embodiment of the present invention, the footprint of the coupling part is reduced, the footprint per pair of contacts is reduced, and the objective of increasing the pin density of the contacts in a connector is achieved.

Abstract: An electrical connector is connected with a circuit board. The electrical connector includes an insulating body and a plurality of pins received in the insulating body. The insulating body is transparent. There is an identification layer on the bottom of the insulating body. The identification layer is visible through the insulating body. Because the identification layer can be seen via the transparent insulating body, the electrical connector can be rapidly and exactly connected onto the circuit board. The assembly efficient is thereby enhanced.

Abstract: A connector system allows for visual determination of mating or engagement of a jack-side connector and a plug-side connector. A jack-side connector has a first securing device and a plug-side connector having a sleeve rotatably coupled thereto. The sleeve has a second securing device that is complementary to the first securing device and an indicator located on an edge of the sleeve. The indicator is contrasted against a characteristic (e.g., color, material, etc.) of a portion (e.g., a washer) of the connector system to provide visual indication that the first securing device is securely engaged with the second securing device.

Abstract: According to an aspect of the present disclosure, a connector assembly for terminating a plurality of discrete wires and for selective electrical interconnection with a header assembly is provided. The connector assembly includes a front housing defining at least one channel therein; a rear housing operative connected to the front housing, the rear housing including at least one passage formed therein and in operative association with a respective channel of the front housing, each passage terminating a respective discrete wire; and at least one contact disposed at least partially within each channel of the front housing and each corresponding passage of the rear housing. The connector assembly further includes a visual coding system provided on a surface of at least one of the front housing and the rear housing. The visual coding system includes unique indicia for each passage of the rear housing.

Abstract: An object of this invention is to provide a connector housing which can be prevented a terminal-receiving chamber from receiving a wrong metal terminal. A connector housing 1 comprises a plurality of terminal-receiving chambers 20 and a plurality of marks 21. The terminal-receiving chamber 20 receives a male terminal 3. Electric wire 2 is attached to the male terminal 3. A mark 6 is formed on an outer surface 5a of the electric wire 2. A color of the mark 6 of one electric wire 2 is a first color R. A color of the mark 6 of the other electric wire 2 is a second color G. The first color R is different from the second color G. The mark 21 corresponds to each terminal-receiving chamber 20. A color of one mark 21 is the first color R, which is the same as the color of the mark 6 of the one electric wire 2. A color of the other mark 21 is the second color G, which is the same as the color of the mark 6 of the other electric wire 2.

Abstract: An electric hand power tool has a housing, a drive motor, a power cord extending to an outside from the housing and supplying energy to the drive motor, wherein the power cord has an exit region with a cord sleeve that tubularly clasps the power cord and is provided with a structure for receiving a data storage medium.

Abstract: A rack has a plurality of LEDs arranged on the front surface thereof correspondingly to respective units. The rack is provided with an LED lighting circuit which lights these LEDs, on the back of a display section and an input section. The LED lighting circuit has an LED lighting control section and a memory. The LED lighting control section acquires correspondence relation information indicating correspondence between servers and apparatuses from the input section, and stores the information in the memory. When a server is selected, the LED lighting circuit lights some of the plurality of LEDs based on the correspondence relation information stored in the memory.

Abstract: A termination assembly for a mini-coaxial cable wherein the connector body is conformable for use with different sized cables, the connector body can be assembled in the field with selected crimping members and centering guides of matching colors to signify the cable size to be inserted into the connector body, and each different sized cable may include a portion which is color-coded to correspond to the colors of the crimping member and guide assembled into the connector body for that size of cable.

Abstract: A circuit marker bearing a visual indicium is configured to removably attach to an access cover of an insulation displacement connector block. The circuit marker comprises a body adapted to attach to the access cover, means for attaching the body to the access cover, where the means includes at least one projection extending from the body and is adapted to engage with a recess formed in the access cover.

Abstract: An audio/video mainframe shaped as an auto head includes mainly a frame shell with a front side shaped as an auto front head. Plural A/V output/input terminals and a power terminal are located at two corners of an upper section of the front side, able to be covered by two covers respectively. Two speakers shaped as grilles are placed between the covers. Therefore, it can save the space effectively for the frame shell by setting the A/V output/input terminals 30 and the power terminal 50 at the corners of the front side, and it is very convenient for peripheral lines and a power line to plug into terminals from any direction according to practical need. Further, the A/V output/input terminals and the power terminal can be hidden by the covers, providing an integrated appearance.

Abstract: Interchangeable identification bands are manually stretchable over coaxial cable TV connectors to identify the intended application of the connector and can be used alone or in combination with other color designations, such as, color designations for different cable sizes. The connector body has an external groove sized to receive the band, and the outer surface of the band can be of different configurations or designs, such as, flat or ribbed.