Abstract: A connector is provided for electrically coupling a battery with a battery-powered device. The connector includes a first dual-contact assembly and a second dual-contact assembly. Each of the dual-contact assemblies includes a positive contact for contacting a positive PP3 terminal of a PP3 battery, and a negative contact for contacting a negative PP3 terminal of the PP3 battery. Each dual-contact assembly is configured so that, when the dual-contact assembly is physically engaged with either of the PP3 battery terminals, one of the contacts of the dual-contact assembly electrically engages the PP3 battery terminal, while the other of the contacts of the dual-contact assembly is electrically insulated from the PP3 battery terminal. Accordingly, the PP3 battery may be installed in either of two valid connection states relative to the connector, in which appropriate electrical connectivity is provided via the connector to a device to be powered by the PP3 battery.

Abstract: An apparatus for the electrical connection of cell arresters is provided. The apparatus having a first contact element having a first guide device and a second guide device, the first guide device being designed to rest against a first cell arrester and the second guide device being designed to rest against a second cell arrester. The apparatus also comprises a second contact element having at least one first holding device and at least one second holding device, the at least one first holding device being designed to surround the first guide device and the first cell arrester and the at least one second holding device being designed to surround the second guide device and the second cell arrester.

Abstract: A battery connector (100) is generally assembled in a corner of a case and includes contacts (2) of the battery connector (100) each have a mating portion (21) defining a rib in the center of the mating portion (21). An insulative housing (1) defining a plurality of slots (111) receiving the contacts (2) therein has recesses (112) in the slots (111). When the contacts (2) is pressed by a battery, the rib (211) is plunged into the recess (112).

Abstract: An electronic device includes an enclosure, a battery mounted the enclosure to supply power to the electronic device, a printed circuit board (PCB) mounted in the enclosure, at least one electrical connector attached to the PCB, and at least one contact probe. The enclosure includes a pair of sidewalls and at least one receiving hole defined in one of the pair of sidewalls. The electrical connector includes a fixing member including a hook located at a distal end thereof. The contact probe is received in the receiving hole to electrically connect the battery to the PCB, and includes a contact portion including a receiving groove defined at a distal end thereof. The hook is received in the receiving groove to electrically connect the contact probe to the PCB.

Abstract: A battery connecter includes a plurality of terminals. Each of the terminals includes a resisting portion, a supporting portion, and a contacting portion. The resisting portion includes a first portion and a second portion bent from the first portion. The supporting portion extends from the first portion and resists the second portion. The contacting portion is bent and extends from the supporting portion. The invention also discloses a portable electronic device using the battery connecter.

Abstract: A pressure connection apparatus includes a conductive spring member having first and second end portions that are curved, and first and second retaining members having curved pockets that are oppositely oriented for receiving the first and second curved ends of the conductive spring member. An aluminum foil terminal of one battery is sandwiched between the conductive spring and the pocket of the first retaining member, while a copper foil terminal of another battery is sandwiched between the conductive spring and the pocket of the second retaining member. The spring member is clad with aluminum on one side and copper on the other, and the end portions are oppositely curved so that the aluminum-clad side contacts the aluminum foil terminal within the pocket of the first retaining member, and the copper-clad side contacts the copper foil terminal within the pocket of the second retaining member.

Abstract: A battery connector includes an insulating housing defining a plurality of terminal receiving cavities and a plurality of conductive terminals. An upper portion of a side of the terminal receiving cavity protrudes to form a positioning portion which extends downward to form a buckling portion with a positioning groove formed therebetween. Each of the conductive terminals includes a base portion, a contact portion and an elastic portion elastically connecting the contact portion to the base portion. A free end of the contact portion is bent towards the elastic portion to form a propping portion. The base portion and the elastic portion are located in the terminal receiving cavity. The contact portion projects out of the top surface. The propping portion is positioned in the positioning groove and restrained by the positioning portion and the buckling portion to buffer an external lateral force affecting on the conductive terminal.

Abstract: A headset connector assembly that includes a connector plate, a casing, and electrical contact members is provided. The connector plate can have a first mating surface, a second mating surface, and at least two apertures existing between the first and the second mating surfaces. The casing can have a first side in contact with the first mating surface and a second side. The casing can include a protruding cavity member for each of the at least two apertures. Each protruding cavity member can extend from the first side and be constructed to fit within one of the at least two apertures. Each protruding cavity member can house an electrical contact member.

Abstract: A power cable for an electronic device. Implementations may include a serial communication plug and one or more battery adaptors that each include a core including an electrical insulator where the core is coupled at a first end to a positive terminal and at a second end to a negative terminal. The positive terminal may be coupled to a diode coupled to the serial communication plug to which the negative terminal may be coupled. The one or more battery adaptors may be each configured to couple within one or more battery compartments included in an electronic device. The electronic device may receive power from the serial communication plug through the one or more battery adaptors when the one or more battery adaptors are coupled within the one or more battery compartments and when the serial communication plug is coupled within a serial communication receptacle of another electronic device.

Abstract: A camera system includes a video camera having a first mating mechanism defined on a bottom, planar surface of the video camera. A battery assembly contains an energy cell and a first surface of the battery assembly is releasably engageable with the mounting mechanism such that the battery assembly is suspended beneath the video camera, with the bottom, planar surface of the video camera in substantial contact with the first surface. A support apparatus having a second mating mechanism is also provided, the second mating mechanism releasably engaging a second surface of the battery assembly.

Abstract: A microphone connector module includes a microphone with a receiving face and a contacting face, a body defining a cavity to receive the microphone, a pair of terminals fixed in the body and connecting with the microphone and an external printed circuit board and a casing including a basic portion and a front portion. The basic portion of the casing defines a housing to receive the body. The front portion of the casing defines a voice channel approximately perpendicularly communicating with the housing of the basic portion. The receiving face of the microphone approximately perpendicularly faces to the voice channel and only receives the acoustic waves of single frequency at a time, which avoids the influence of a mixed transformation of the acoustic waves of different frequency to electric signals and enhances the receiving effect of the microphone.

Abstract: Battery operated appliances are provided. Some appliances include a housing defining a chamber having an interior wall, electronics within the chamber, a battery cover, and a closing system including (a) a first electrically conductive member secured to the battery cover, and (b) a second electrically conductive member secured to the interior wall of the housing and configured to engage the first electrically conductive member and thereby mechanically secure the battery cover to the housing while also establishing electrical contact between the first and second electrically conductive members.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a battery includes a base and a bracket. The bracket is configured for receiving the battery. The bracket is rotatably mounted to the base.

Abstract: According to the present invention, there is provided a holder having a pressure flange not to be easily disengaged from a small-sized electronic part in pressing and accommodating the holder having the small-sized electronic part in a mounting recess. A holder includes a projecting portion protruding from a pressing flange toward a cylinder axis of a holding portion, formed in a portion having a predetermined length of an inner edge of the pressing flange. With this construction, when the holder accommodating a small-sized electronic part is mounted to a casing of an apparatus, even if the pressing flange is rolled up and about to be disengaged from the small-sized electronic part, the projecting portion engages with the small-sized electronic part, thereby preventing the pressing flange from being rolled up.

Abstract: A computer peripheral device includes a first housing, a second housing, a connecting member and a judging circuit. The connecting member is made of a conducting material and includes a rotating shaft. The second housing is rotatable relative to the first housing with rotation of the rotating shaft, so that the computer peripheral device is switched between a first configuration and a second configuration. The judging circuit includes a first conducting contact and a second conducting contact. The judging circuit activates a first function when the computer peripheral device is adjusted to the first configuration such that the first conducting contact is electrically connected to the second conducting contact through the connecting member. The judging circuit activates a second function when the computer peripheral device is adjusted to the second configuration such that the electrical connection between the first conducting contact and the second conducting contact is interrupted.

Abstract: A battery contact apparatus has one fixed contact formed on a printed circuit board and a displaced movable contact. At least one battery is insertable into the space between the contacts. The movable contact biases the battery toward the fixed contact to provide a complete electrical circuit.

Abstract: There is provided a sheath for a flexible electrical contact that is incorporated within a sound reproduction device. The sheath preferably includes at least one opening at each end of the sheath to enable the sheath to be worn over the electrical contact with each opening having a thickened periphery ring. The main body of the sheath may be either a cylindrical shape or a conical shape. It is advantageous that the sheath damps a resonance vibration of the flexible electrical contact during operation of the sound reproduction device when the sheath is worn over the flexible electrical contact. The flexible electrical contact may be incorporated within a battery compartment of the sound reproduction device. A corresponding method of using the sheath is also disclosed.

Abstract: A battery pack for an electric appliance has a base body, a locking device for locking the base body to the electric appliance, at least one contact element for producing an electrical contact with the electric appliance, and a contact holding unit for holding the contact element. The locking device and the contact holding unit are fastened to the base body by a shared fastening module.

Abstract: A portable emergency appliance comprises a housing and an integrated power source. A retractable handle extends from the housing between a first position and a second position. Retractable cables are connected to the power source and are removably connectable to the retractable handle, such that the cables are secured by the handle when the handle is in the first position, and are at least partially extended when the handle is in the second position. The cables are then releasable from the handle at the second position, to typically provide further extension and retraction to render service to an external entity. The power source is preferably rechargeable. The emergency appliance may preferably provide a variety of other functions, such as but not limited to AC power, DC power, pressurized air, lighting, tool storage and/or data storage and/or display.

Abstract: A battery connector has an insulative housing, a plurality of contact terminals mounted in the insulative housing and a washer mounted on the insulative housing. The insulative housing has a first surface, a second surface, a third surface and a plurality of notches defined through the third surface. Each notch communicates with a first opening and a second opening respectively defined on the first surface and the second surface. Each contact terminal has a flat base portion and a U-shaped resilient portion extending from the base portion. The base portion has a second contact portion. The resilient portion has a first contact portion. The washer encloses around the periphery of the insulative housing and is adjacent to the first surface. Therefore, when the battery connector is mounted to a circuit board, the washer prevents or moisture from getting into the battery connector.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a member for mechanically and electrically connecting two or more objects, including an insulation body having a plurality of coupling holes for coupling the objects formed therein, a plate-shaped conductive strip mounted at the rear surface of the insulation body in the diagonal direction of the insulation body while the conductive strip is isolated from the front surface of the insulation body, the conductive strip having connection holes formed at opposite ends thereof such that the connection holes communicate with the insulation body, and a connecting bar constructed such that the connecting bar can be inserted into the corresponding connection hole of the conductive strip while the strip is connected to the objects. The connecting member accomplishes excellent mechanical connection and stable electrical connection of objects, easy assembly and disassembly, and low possibility of short circuits.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to a cell monitor connector having a pair of terminals is connected to a fuel cell stack including a plurality of fuel cells each having two separators. One terminal of the pair of terminals is caused to contact a first fuel cell at one of the two separators of the first fuel cell, and the other terminal of the pair of terminals is caused to contact a second fuel cell located adjacent to the first fuel cell at one of the two separators of the second fuel cell having the same polarity as the one of the separators of the first fuel cell, whereby an interval of the pair of terminals can be widened.

Abstract: A battery connector includes an insulating frame having a plurality of parallel partitioning boards spaced from each other in a direction, with a positioning slot defined between two of the partitioning boards adjacent to each other. A pair of terminals is received in each positioning slot. Each pair of terminals includes a first terminal and a second terminal. Each of the first and second terminals includes a body having a first end and a second end. A welding portion extends from the second end. A bend is formed between the body and the welding portion. The first end includes a resilient contact portion having a contact end. The contact ends of each pair of terminals together define a coupling space for coupling with one of a plurality of contact blades of a connector.

Abstract: A battery pack for an electric appliance has a base body, a locking device for locking the base body to the electric appliance, at least one contact element for producing an electrical contact with the electric appliance, and a contact holding unit for holding the contact element. The locking device and the contact holding unit are fastened to the base body by means of a shared fastening module.

Abstract: An exemplary battery connecting structure includes a housing and a contact spring. The housing includes a base, a sidewall extending around a periphery of the base, and at least one fixing portion defined at an inner surface of the sidewall away from the base. The contact spring includes a plurality of loops. A loop of an end of the contact spring is fixed between the base and the fixing portion, such that the end of the contact spring is electrically fixed to the base of the housing. In the present battery connecting structure, the contact spring is not easily detached from the housing. A battery-powered device using the battery connecting structure is also provided.

Abstract: A device for locking a power tool and a rechargeable battery pack that is insertable in a guide of the power tool has a locking bar installable on a housing of the power tool and held in locking engagement with the rechargeable battery pack via spring force, a release mechanism that acts on the locking bar for manually releasing the locking bar from the locking engagement, the locking bar and the release mechanism forming a lever that is pivotally supportable in a rocker pivot on the housing, the locking bar being fixedly held via spring force and a recess formed at a top side of the rechargeable battery pack and is releasable by pivoting the lever from the locking engagement via a compression force applied to the release mechanism, which extends upwardly across a front base end of the housing.

Abstract: A battery connector (1) comprises a dielectric housing (2) and a first conductive contact (4). The dielectric housing (2) comprises a cylindrical receiving cavity, a base (20), holding means (24) formed toward an upper section of the receiving cavity for engaging with the top face of the accommodated battery (5) to prevent the battery (5) from coming off, and a pair of spring strengtheners (22) extending upwardly from said base (20) for abutting a bottom face of the accommodated battery (5). The first conductive contact (4) comprises a first retaining section (40) secured in said dielectric housing (2) at a peripheral area of said base (20), a spring arm (42) inclining upwardly from said retaining section (40). The spring arm (42) extends between said pair of spring strengtheners (22), and the distal end of said spring arm (42) is free.

Abstract: A battery connector comprises an insulative housing comprising mounting surface and a top surface opposite to the mounting surface. A receiving chamber is defined in the housing from the top surface with first and second conductive terminals spatially arranged within the chamber. The chamber features at least a rounded corner for conforming to a rounded edge of a battery to be inserted so as to prevent the battery from being inserted incorrectly. The rounded corner has a curve surface tangent to two inner side walls of the chamber.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a method of manufacturing a battery core pack having a plurality of unit cells, especially a plurality of cylindrical batteries, which are connected with each other by connecting members. According to the present invention, the structure of the battery core pack can be easily modified by merely changing the combination of the connecting members without manufacturing additional connecting members. Consequently, common use of the connecting members is possible.

Abstract: A battery connector comprising: an insulative housing; a plurality of passageways defined in the insulative housing; a plurality of contacts received in the passageways; each contact including a retention section, an engaging section bending and extending from an end of the retention section, and a resilient section extending from the other end of the retention portion with a contact portion defined thereon, the contact portion having a block portion; wherein the cross section of the block portion showing cambered and extending against the contact portion.

Abstract: A battery pack attachment arrangement comprising a tool having a housing defining a hollow area and an opening into the hollow area. A first support track is defined within the housing hollow area. A battery pack includes a main body and a stem portion extending from the main body. A first key extends radially from the battery pack stem portion. The first key is configured to be received axially through a first keyway and thereafter rotated along the first support track from a first portion to a second portion such that the first key supports the battery pack relative to the housing.

Abstract: A self-adjusting contact includes a plurality of conductive fibers, such as wires, arrayed along an axis perpendicular to the major plane of the battery terminal. The contact may include straight or corrugated wires, aligned substantially along the axis. The wires may be arranged in a bundle and held within an electrically conductive holder, which may be cylindrical or bell-shaped, and the wire bundle may be soldered to the bottom of a well formed in the holder.

Abstract: A secondary battery module includes a connector, which electrically connects a first unit battery to an adjacent unit battery. The connector is connected to the first battery through a connecting member, which is connected to a terminal of the first battery. The connecting member has external threads and a flange on which the connector is positioned. The connector is also fitted to the connecting member and fixed thereto through a nut, which is joined with the external threads of the connecting member.

Abstract: A battery connector includes an insulating housing and a plurality of electrical terminals. The insulating housing has a top mating wall, a front wall, a rear wall and a plurality of vertical walls extend downward from the top mating wall, wherein a plurality of terminal receiving chambers are formed between each pair of the vertical, and the top mating wall has a plurality of openings respectively communicating with the terminal receiving chambers for penetrating through the terminal receiving chambers, and two opposite ends of each opening in the top mating face defines a plurality of stand-offs. The electrical terminals respectively received in the terminal receiving chambers, the electrical terminals each having a body, a conducting portion, a resilient portion, and a contacting portion, wherein the contacting portion out of the opening of the top mating wall and tower over the stand-off.

Abstract: A rotationally adjustable connector assembly is disclosed. The connector assembly includes a connector housing, a base and a latch connected to the connector housing and the base. The latch is connected at a fixed position with respect to the connector housing. The base is co-axial with the latch, the base and the latch being configured to permit the base to rotate about the latch, such that the base is thereby rotationally adjustable with respect to the connector housing.

Abstract: A kit comprising a plurality of power tools configured to operate at different voltages, a plurality of receivers configured to provide different output charging voltages and means for selectively engaging each receiver with only one or more power tools having an operating voltage equal to or greater than the output charging voltage of the receiver to charge the one or more power tool. The selective engagement means being in the form of a plurality of terminal block. Each terminal block may be secured to a respective one of the power tools. Each terminal block may include a rib and each receiver may define a slot to receivingly engage one of the ribs. The rib of each terminal block may be disposed at a different location than the ribs of the other terminal blocks, and the slot of each receiver may be positioned at a different location than the slots of the other receivers.

Abstract: A battery connector comprises a terminal block and a first and second terminal received in the terminal block. The terminal block comprises a base, a first protecting wall and a second protecting wall. The base, the first and second protecting wall together defines a receiving chamber. The first protecting wall defines at least a flange; the second protecting wall defines at least a resilient retaining arm relative to the flange. Under the cooperation of the flange and the resilient retaining arm, a reliable electrical connection is established between the first terminal, the second terminal and a coin battery.

Abstract: A battery connector includes an insulating body and a conductive terminal. The conductive terminal is disposed within a receiving space of the insulating body, and includes a fixing portion, a U-shape contacting portion, an elastic portion, and a leaning portion. The fixing portion is fixed within the receiving space. The U-shape contacting portion has a slot defining two U-shape elastic arms. The U-shape elastic arms protrude from an opening of a sidewall of the insulating body. The elastic portion connects between one end of the U-shape contacting portion and the fixing portion. The leaning portion connects with the other end of the U-shape contacting portion. A width of the leaning portion is larger than that of the opening, and the leaning portion leans against the sidewall near the opening.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a first terminal (2) and a second terminal (3). The insulative housing defines a pair of side-arms (15) and a rear wall (14) connecting with the side-arms, thereby forming a receiving space (13) for receiving a battery (4) with an upward and forward opening therebetween. The first terminal is disposed in the front of the opening opposite to the rear wall and defines a first contacting portion (231) extending into the receiving space. The second terminal is disposed on the rear wall and defines a second contacting portion (341) extending into the receiving space. One of the pair of the side-arms (15b) is partly cut out to form a passage (16) so as to allow the battery to enter into the receiving space easily.

Abstract: A slim battery charger includes: a main charging body having a plug at the bottom end thereof; two charging grooves adapted to accommodate batteries, the charging grooves being disposed at the left and the right side of the main charging body; and a charging control circuit board having a front portion in contact with the plug via conducting spring strips for obtaining the AC current. The rear end of the charging control circuit board is electrically coupled to two first terminals. Contact surfaces of the first terminals are extended at the rear end of the left and the right charging groove. A second terminal with the telescopic and conducting function is disposed at an end opposite to each of the first terminals. The external end of the second terminals projects at the front end of the charging groove. In this way, the whole charger is smaller and thinner than a pack of cigarettes, thereby ensuring a convenient carrying.

Abstract: A battery connector has an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals and a holding bracket. The terminals are mounted in the insulative housing and each terminal has a contacting portion extending out of the insulative housing. The holding bracket covers the insulative housing and has a top portion, two side portions and two protective portions. The protective portions are formed on and protrudes forwards respectively from the side portions and extend forwards relative to the front of the insulative housing. The terminals are protected by the protective portions and would not permanently deformed by a battery pressing against the terminals.

Abstract: A battery connector includes a housing having terminal chambers to receive plural terminals therein. The terminals have elastic portions received in the terminal chambers and contact portions extending from the elastic portions and projecting out of the terminal chambers for electrically contacting a battery. The housing defines a positioning recess across fronts of the terminal chambers. The positioning recess has a block located therein. At least one fixing element is fixed into corresponding insertion cavity defined between the terminal chambers and adjacent to the positioning recess and press against in front of the block for fixing the block in the positioning recess firmly. The block can prevent the elastic portions of the terminals from contacting a PCB which is soldered in front of the housing when the elastic portions are compressed.

Abstract: A bypass assembly. The bypass assembly includes a plurality of movable terminals configured to mate with fixed terminals of a power cell of a power supply. At least one of the movable terminals and its corresponding fixed terminal collectively form a contact when the at least one of the movable terminals and the corresponding fixed terminal are mated.

Abstract: A mechanical fastener for coupling to electrical terminals of battery modules and a method for coupling to the electrical terminals are provided. The mechanical fastener includes a trapezoidal-shaped plate and a cover portion. The cover portion is disposed over the trapezoidal-shaped plate and is urged toward the trapezoidal-shaped plate to couple to electrical terminals from battery modules disposed between the trapezoidal-shaped plate and the cover portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a first terminal (2) and a second terminal (3). The insulative housing defines a pair of side-arms (15) and a rear wall (14) connecting with the side-arms, thereby forming a receiving space (13) for receiving a battery (4) with an upward and forward opening therebetween. The first terminal is disposed in the front of the opening opposite to the rear wall and defines a first contacting portion (231) extending into the receiving space. The second terminal is disposed on the rear wall and defines a second contacting portion (341) extending into the receiving space. One of the pair of the side-arms (15b) is partly cut out to form a passage (16) so as to allow the battery to enter into the receiving space easily.

Abstract: Terminal structures for electric connection between a battery pack and a video camera. The video camera has a main body side terminal and the battery pack has a battery side terminal for joining with the main body side terminal. Terminal pieces of the main body side terminal are insert-molded on an upper frame body having integrally molded guide pieces to sandwich the terminal pieces. Terminal members are insert-molded on a terminal case having guide grooves that correspond to the guide pieces. By engaging the guide pieces with the guide grooves, the main body side terminal and the battery side terminal are properly positioned.

Abstract: An electronic device connector system, comprising a connector member having a plurality of spaced-apart conductive inserts, at least one of the plurality of spaced-apart inserts comprising a plurality of separate conductor portions.

Abstract: A battery connector adapted to hold a battery, comprises an insulative housing, a first conductive contact and a second conductive contact. The insulative housing defines a receiving chamber which having a horizontal bottom. The first conductive contact comprises a retention portion retained in the periphery of the receiving chamber, a resilient portion extending in a horizontal direction from the retention portion and pivotal about an axis of the retention portion along a vertical direction, a hook portion extending from a distal end of the resilient portion, and a spring arm extending from a location adjacent the distal end of the resilient portion. The second conductive contact is disposed in the bottom and having a resilient contacting portion for electrically engaging with the battery.

Abstract: A cable connector having a one-piece body with a termination end for terminating an electrical cable and a clamping end for clamping to a terminal post is provided. The cable connector's clamping end may include a pair of spaced apart deformably movable clamping arms for supporting the terminal post therebetween. A lever attached to the movable arms may also be provided where the lever may be actuable between a first position urging the arms towards one another to clamp the clamping end to the terminal post and a second position urging the arms apart so as to unclamp the arms from the terminal post to permit removal of the connector body from the terminal post.

Abstract: A battery cover assembly (100) includes a housing (30), fixing assembly (40), cover (10) and button (20). The housing includes a receptacle (33) in a middle portion thereof; and two latch slots (37) defined in a bottom portion thereof The base board (50) is fixed to the housing, and with the housing defines a receiving cavity. The fixing assembly includes a sliding frame (41), slidably attached on the base board, and an elastic member (44). The sliding frame has a multiple clasps (423, 432). The cover is configured to be removable attached to the housing and defines a button slot (11) therein. The cover has a multiple claws (12, 13) and two latches (14). The button is mounted to the housing and cooperates with the sliding frame, the button extending through the button slot so as to be exposed to a user.