Abstract: A connector assembly includes a connector and a flat cable. The connector includes a first terminal, a second terminal, a first body, a second body, a metal plate, a third body, and a shell. The first and second terminals electrically connect a first side and a second side of the flat cable respectively and are respectively contained in a first capacity slot and a first through-hole of the first body and in a second capacity slot and a second through-hole of the second body. The first and second bodies clamp the metal plate. The third body partly winds and fixes the first body and the second body, and protects a terminal conductive contact part of the flat cable connected by the first and second terminals to form the connector. The flat cable connects to the connector directly. There is no need for a fixed rigid printed circuit board.

Abstract: A cap (50) is mounted on a housing (22) for accommodating a device-side terminal connected to equipment and a wire-side terminal connected to a wire, the housing (22) being formed with a second opening (228) for exposing a connected part of the device-side terminal and the wire-side terminal, and is provided with a cap body (51) for closing the second opening (228) of the housing (22), locking portions (52) to be locked to outer side surfaces of the housing (22), and protection walls (53) for covering the locking portions (52) while being spaced apart from the locking portions (52).

Abstract: Systems and methods for mapping optical connections in an FDH are disclosed. An example system includes an FDH and a computing device. The FDH includes a bulkhead having: a plurality of passive optical couplers each having a respective first port to receive a respective first optical fiber, a respective second port to receive a respective second optical fiber, and a respective passive optical activity indicator configured to expose first light propagating in the respective first optical fiber, and second light propagating in the respective second optical fiber; and an image sensor configured to capture one or more images of the plurality of passive optical activity indicators. The computing device configured to, based on the one or more images, determine which of the plurality of passive optical couplers are receiving a first optical signal at their respective first port and/or receiving a second optical signal at their respective second port.

Abstract: An electronic connector panel that mounts on a wall of a device housing. The electronic connector panel has at least two integrated electric connectors, the housings of which are interconnected by a common mounting plate. There is at least one contact member for each electric connector as well as at least one contact element per contact member. A flat sealing member with openings for both connectors may be used between the connector panel and the wall of the device.

Abstract: A plug as a connector includes a first wiring board, a second wiring board, a plate-shaped ground plate which is provided between the first and the second wiring boards and which includes a first contact point to be brought into contact with first and second ground conductors of the first and the second wiring boards, and a first insulator for holding the first and the second wiring boards, and the ground plate. The first insulator covers at least a part of each of five portions including distal end portions, both side end portions, and two main surface portions, which face outward, of a whole of the first wiring board, the second wiring board, and the ground plate, and holds the ground plate under a pressing state. A portion of at least one side end portion of the ground plate is exposed to the outside of the first insulator.

Abstract: A method for determining a loading current of a circuit board is provided. In the method, outline positions of metal regions and hollowed regions in each of the metal regions are recorded. Metal widths corresponding to scan lines in circuit board are calculated in a sequence, so that a minimum metal width on each of the scan lines is acquired. According to the minimum metal width, a maximum loading current of each of the metal regions is calculated. In addition, a method and a system for filtering manufacturers are provided. A processing apparatus of the system analyzes the maximum loading current and manufacturing process parameters of the circuit board, calculates a weight score of a manufacturing process capability parameter table of each manufacturer according to the maximum loading current and manufacturing process parameters, and filtering the manufacturers to produce the best fit manufacturer list.

Abstract: A contact blade for a plug-in connector part includes oppositely situated first and second contact arms extending longitudinally. The first contact arm has a primary opening dividing the first contact arm into first and second contact webs on respective sides of the primary opening. The first contact web has a contact opening dividing the first contact web into inner and outer contact skids on respective sides of the contact opening. The inner contact skid is between the contact opening and the primary opening and the outer contact skid is between the contact opening and an edge of the first contact arm. The contact opening has a transverse bulge extending laterally toward the primary opening such that the outer contact skid has a widened section next to the transverse bulge. A contact point, for contacting a plug pin, is on the widened section of the outer contact skid.

Abstract: The present invention concerns a plug intended to be mounted on at least one cable whose one end supports one or more contacts comprising: a body, comprising: a front portion extending along a longitudinal axis, the front portion being designed to be lodged in a socket, the front portion being adapted to lodge and hold the contact(s) or at least an optoelectronic converter connected to the contact(s); a rear portion forming a sheath, designed to lodge the end of the cable, itself supporting the contact(s); the rear portion being mounted floating about the front portion; a plurality of flexible tabs made of electrically conductive material, distributed on the outer periphery of the front portion, the flexible tabs being adapted to remain in mechanical contact with the interior of the socket when the front portion is lodged in the latter.

Abstract: A testing device measures a characteristic of an electrical conductor. The testing device includes a substrate having at least one flexible portion, at least one sensor located on the substrate, and a holding mechanism. The at least one sensor is configured to generate a signal indicative of the characteristic of the electrical conductor. The holding mechanism is configured to hold the testing device to an outer portion of the electrical conductor such that the at least one sensor is held in a position with respect to the electrical conductor.

Abstract: A female connection terminal includes a first female terminal having a substantially cylindrical shape with openings at one end and another end, a second female terminal having a substantially cylindrical shape with openings at one end and another end, and a coupling spring coupling together the first female terminal and the second female terminal at the other end of the first female terminal and the other end of the second female terminal. The coupling spring connects the first female terminal and the second female terminal to each other without, when viewed from an upper side, overlapping at least one of the openings of the first female terminal on the other end side and at least one of the openings of the second female terminal on the other end side.

Abstract: A switching device having a housing and a contact carrier which is pivotable about a rotational axis, the rotational axis being in particular fixed to the device or the housing, the contact carrier comprising at least one coupling contact for producing or opening a power- and/or signal-carrying contact connection with at least one attached switching device.

Abstract: A surge protection system provides surge protection to one or more circuits. Each circuit is connected to power and a surge protection module bridges the circuit such that the surge protection module absorbs surges from the power and/or the circuit. Being that, after exposure to certain amounts of surges, the surge protection modules lose effectiveness for surge protection, each surge protection module is independently removable and replaceable by a user without risk of personal injury from shock caused by making personal contact with the power and/or circuit. In some embodiments, a filter circuit is provided to filter out noise on the circuit. It is anticipated that the protection module includes indicators to inform a user that the protection circuit is operational and whether protection has been lost. Further, in some embodiments, a fuse is provided to protect the circuit from over current.

Abstract: An array of electrical components may be mounted in openings in an electronic device housing. Gaskets may be used to seal the electrical components to a housing wall. The housing wall may be planar or may have a cylindrical shape or other curved shape. The electrical components may be mounted to the housing wall using screws and nuts. Each nut may have a central member with opposing stops at the ends of the central member. An opening in each central member may receive a screw to allow the nut to rotate between an installation position and a locked position. The openings in the housing wall may have scalloped extensions that allow the nuts to clear the housing wall while the components are being inserted into the housing. Following installation, the nuts may be rotated into the locked positions.

Abstract: Provided is a structure in which: after a harness-side connector including a harness-side female terminal and a unit-side connector including a unit-side female terminal are caused to face each other at a position of a through hole in a floor panel, the harness-side connector and the unit-side connector are connected by a male terminal of a male connection member. In more detail, provided is a structure in which the male terminal of the male connection member is inserted through a connection-use penetrating part of the unit-side female terminal to electrically connect two female terminals, that is, the harness-side female terminal and the unit-side female terminal, to each other. Thus, a connector connection structure that does not cause the terminals to deform can be provided, and a connector connection structure that can also enhance ease of assembly and enhance ease of maintenance as a consequence can be provided.

Abstract: Provided are novel structures for electrically interconnecting two or more building integrable photovoltaic (BIP) modules with a pin connector. Each module has a cavity and a conductive element positioned inside the cavity. The conductive element may be electrically coupled to one or more photovoltaic cells. In a photovoltaic assembly formed by two modules, a conductive portion of the pin connector extends between two cavities of the respective modules and provides an electrical communication between the two conductive elements. The two cavities are generally coaxially aligned. In certain embodiments, one or both cavities are through holes. A portion of the pin connector may extend outside of such cavities and protrude into a building structure to mechanically secure the modules with respect to the structure. A pin connector may have an insulating head for handling the connector during installation and/or sealing the through hole under the head from the environment.

Abstract: A connecting device includes a connector and a jumper. The connector includes an enclosure and two terminals mounted in the enclosure. The two terminals are spaced apart. Each terminal includes a contact defining a latching hole. The jumper includes a case and a conductor received in the case. The conductor includes two contacting arms. Each contacting arm includes a latching portion. Each contact extends into the case, each latching portion is engaged in one of the two latching holes to mount the jumper to the connector, and the two terminals are electronically coupled to each other.

Abstract: A female electric terminal assembly includes a body, a first beam extending from the body, and a second beam extending from the body. A channel is defined between the first beam and the second beam. A clamp is attached to the body and applies a force to bias the first beam and the second beam into the channel. A gap is maintained between the first beam and the second beam.

Abstract: A device includes a first leg including a first connector. The first connector includes multiple electrical contacts. The device includes a second leg substantially parallel to the first leg and configured with a connector, a set of conductors, or both. The device includes a transverse portion connected to the first leg and to the second leg. Together, the transverse portion and the first and second legs form a substantially rigid or semi-rigid body. The transverse portion includes multiple conductors electrically coupling respective connectors on the first and second legs.

Abstract: A bridging terminal includes a cap and four conductive pieces. Each of the flexible conductive pieces has two pin portions and a connecting portion. The connecting portions are combined in an assembling chamber of the cap. The pin portion of the first flexible conductive piece has a front-left-outer facet and a front-right-outer facet jutting frontward, and has a flexible arch jutting backward. The second and third flexible conductive pieces have each of their pin portions including a left-outer facet, a right-outer facet and a slot. The pin portion of the fourth flexible conductive piece has a rear-left-outer facet and a rear-right-outer facet jutting backward, and has a flexible arch jutting frontward. When the flexible conductive pieces are aligned and piled, the flexible arches are received in the corresponding slots. Thereby, the bridging terminal provides improved electric conductivity, bonding strength and stability, while preventing elastic fatigue and premature failure.

Abstract: In order that even the cell connectors (17) of, for instance, a traction rechargeable battery (11) which carry very high currents can be connected to a battery management system (21) in a fault-resistant and functionally reliable manner, firstly a circuit board (24) in the form of a leadframe (25) encapsulated with plastic by injection molding is latched onto the housing (13) mechanically grouping the cells (12), said circuit board in any case not projecting higher than the adjacent end faces (15) of the cell terminal connections (14) projecting at a clear radial distance therefrom.

Abstract: An electronic device movable in an insertion direction into a supporting member, in a state of being stacked on another electronic device, includes a first connector urged in a direction same as a removal direction in which the electronic device is removed from the supporting member, a housing that includes a connector housing and a guide for moving the first connector in the insertion direction or the removal direction, a second connector disposed at a position connectable to the first connector of the another electronic device, a holding member that causes the first connector to switch between a protruded and a retreated states with respect to the connector housing, and a guide rail that changes a position of the first connector in a placing direction in accordance with a position of the first connector in the insertion direction and the removal direction.

Abstract: An electrical bridge is provided for electrically connecting first and second electronic modules that include first and second external chassis, respectively. The electrical bridge includes a rigid housing extending along a fixed path from a first end to a second end, and first and second electrical contacts held by the housing. The first and second electrical contacts are positioned at the first and second ends, respectively, of the housing. An electrical pathway is defined within the housing from the first electrical contact to the second electrical contact such that the first and second electrical contacts are electrically connected. The first and second ends of the housing are configured to be mounted to the first and second external chassis, respectively, such that the first and second electrical contacts are configured to mate with, and thereby electrically connect to, the first and second electronic modules, respectively.

Abstract: To include an outfitting cable, a jumper cable, a connection plug receiver that is attached to an end of the outfitting cable, a connection plug that is attached to an end of the jumper cable, a casing that is provided below a vehicle floor, and that has the connection plug receiver introduced from a surface opposite to the surface on the side of the space between the vehicles to connect to the connection plug, a water blocking frame that is detachably attached to the surface of the casing on the side of the space between the vehicles, and that is formed with an inclined surface that includes an introduction opening into which the connection plug is introduced obliquely from below, and a gripping unit that is attached to the inclined surface and that grips the jumper cable.

Abstract: A board-to-board connector includes a receptacle connector and a plug connector. The receptacle connector includes a plurality of beam parts having a metal plate and an insulating layer formed on the metal plate and a plurality of conductive patterns formed on the insulating layer of the plurality of beam parts. The plug connector includes a beam contact part having a metal plate and an insulating layer formed on the metal plate and a plurality of conductive patterns formed on the insulating layer of the beam contact part. A beam projection is formed between the adjacent conductive patterns of the plug connector, and the beam projection is inserted between the adjacent beam parts of the receptacle connector when the receptacle connector and the plug connector are mated.

Abstract: A jumper assembly includes a connector and a jumper. The connector includes a main body, and a number of pins attached to the main body and arranged a row. Two hooking slots are defined in opposite sides of the main body. The jumper includes a conductive tab formed at a bottom of the jumper, and two hooks formed at opposite sides of the jumper and slidably engaging in the hooking slots. When the jumper is slid to allow opposite ends of the conductive tab to contact two neighboring pins of the number of pins, the conductive tab connects the neighboring pins. When the jumper is slid to allow a middle of the conductive tab to contact one of the pins in the middle, the conductive tab do not contact any other pin.

Abstract: A jumper assembly includes a connector and a jumper. The connector includes a main body, and a number of pins attached to the main body and arranged in a row. The jumper is slidably mounted to the connector. The jumper includes a conductive tab on a bottom of the jumper. When the jumper is slid to allow opposite ends of the conductive tab to abut two neighboring pins, the conductive tab electrically connects the neighboring pins. The jumper may slid be to a position where no pins are electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: Battery terminal systems are provided for coupling a first battery to a second battery. The battery terminal systems may include bases assembled to the terminals of the first battery and the second battery. The bases being coupled to a jumper to electrically couple the first battery to the second battery.

Abstract: A jumper for an electrical terminal for electrical connecting a conductor rail of the electrical terminal includes a head part and a resilient pair of clamp tongues that engage into an opening of the conductor rail. Each clamp tongue includes an inner side and an outer side. The outer sides form a contact area to contact the opening. The clamp tongues are biased with a spring load such that the inner sides of a pair of clamp tongues are arranged opposite to each other, and in a non-contact state are disposed spaced apart from each other. Each clamp tongue extends from the head part towards a tip. Each inner side has a contour such that in a contact state the clamp tongues abut against each other and a gap between the inner sides is formed between the head part and the tips.

Abstract: A modular electrical assembly adapted to be electrically connected to at least one other modular assembly by means of a connecting jumper. The assembly includes a storage structure for storing the connecting jumper associated with the assembly. A method of electrically connecting a modular electrical assembly to at least one other modular electrical assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein is a molded printed circuit board. The printed circuit board may be placed inside of a mold and a material is injected therein. The material hardens in the mold around the printed circuit board thereby forming an overmolded printed circuit board. The overmolded material may have apertures in it to allow access to the leads on the printed circuit board so that components to be connected to it. The overmolded printed circuit boards may allow a plurality of electrical components to selectively and removably attach to it. Further, the printed circuit board may be attached in a housing which may itself removably and selectively connect to components.

Abstract: Wire-free, unibody jumpers that may be used with crimp terminals. These jumpers may connect two or more adjacent or nearby crimp terminal openings in a plug housing. One example may provide a jumper that is formed from a single piece of metal or other conductive material. In this example, a form may be stamped from a sheet of metal or other conductive material. A jumper may be made by folding or bending the stamped form. The jumper may then be inserted into two or more adjacent or nearby crimp terminal openings in a crimp terminal plug housing. In various examples, the folding or bending of the stamped form may be done in various ways.

Abstract: A modular electrical assembly adapted to be electrically connected to at least one other modular assembly by means of a connecting jumper. The assembly includes a storage structure for storing the connecting jumper associated with the assembly. A method of electrically connecting a modular electrical assembly to at least one other modular electrical assembly is also disclosed.

Abstract: A jumper comprising a first connector, wherein the first connector includes a post configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, a connector body attached to the post, and a coupling member attached to the post, the coupling member having one or more resilient contacts, wherein the resilient contacts are configured to pass over the external threads in a first axial direction, and physically engage the external threads in a second axial direction, and a second connector, wherein the first connector is operably affixed to a first end of the coaxial cable, and the second connector is operably affixed to a second end of the coaxial cable is provided.

Abstract: A contact cover for a notification appliance mounting plate is disclosed. In one embodiment, the contact cover includes a plastic body, wherein the plastic body is sized to cover less than an entire surface area of the notification appliance mounting plate, at least one piece of metal, a means for coupling said at least one piece of metal to said plastic body and one or more polarized tabs.

Abstract: A manual service disconnect device for an electric vehicle that includes an integrated pre-charge function. The manual service disconnect device includes a rotatable body having a non-conductive handle and a conductive shaft, a first terminal, a second terminal, a third terminal, a first wire electrically coupled to the third terminal, a second wire electrically coupled to the second terminal, and a resistor electrically coupled to the first wire and the first terminal. The rotatable body is inserted so that the conductive shaft makes electrical contact between the first terminal and the second terminal so that electrical current can flow between the first wire and the second wire through the resistor and the rotated so that the conductive shaft makes electrical contact between the second terminal and the third terminal so that electrical current flows directly between the first wire and the second wire.

Abstract: Shorting clip for an ignition system adapted to be mounted in a retainer insert, including two contact members adapted to each contact a pin of a squib to short-circuit the pins and a first grounding contact adapted to contact a ground contact of a squib connector and at least one second grounding contact adapted to contact an electroconductive part of a squib. The clip further includes a support structure connecting the contact members and the first and second grounding contact with each other, which support structure is adapted to be arranged essentially parallel to the plug-in direction of the retainer insert.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for use in electrically connecting common terminals are adjacent duplex plugs of a double duplex wall plug to one another. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a generally U-shaped jumper element which is fabricated from a sheet of flexible conductive material and which has a base portion and two leg portions which extend away from the base portion and which have slotted terminal lugs at their ends for connection to common terminals on adjacent duplex plugs. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises two of the aforedescribed jumper elements which are in inverted relationship to one another and where the terminal lugs of the two jumper elements are aligned along a common axis. Flexible insulating material encloses the second embodiment and may be used to enclose the first embodiment.

Abstract: A coaxial cable connector for mating with an interface port having external threads, comprising a post configured to receive a center conductor surrounded by a dielectric of a coaxial cable, the post including a plurality of engagement fingers, a connector body attached to the post, a sleeve member attached to the post and having a first end and ascend end, wherein the sleeve member includes one or more protrusions proximate the first end configured to contact the plurality of engagement fingers to secure the connector in a locked position. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: A joint connector has a housing (1) with cavities (3) into which female terminal fittings (2) are insertable, and a busbar (5) to be mounted in the housing (1). The busbar (5) has tabs (6) to be connected to the respective female terminal fittings (2) and adapted to short the female terminal fittings (2) to each other. The busbar (5) includes a base (15) used to mount the busbar (5) into the housing (1) and the tabs (6) are cantilevered from the base (15). The base (15) includes resilient legs (17) for allowing displacements of the tabs (6) in a direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the tabs (6). The tabs (6) can be displaced by displacements of the resilient legs (17) to absorb a misalignment between the tab pieces (6) and the female terminal fittings (2).

Abstract: A connecting member 10 for connecting ends of adjacently arranged photovoltaic cell modules 4 fixed in a state in which the ends of the photovoltaic cell modules 4 each obtained by supporting an outer periphery of a photovoltaic cell panel 2 by frame bodies 3a and 3b are floating, including a plate-like upper piece 11, a plate-like lower piece 12 opposed to the upper piece 11 and a connecting piece 13 for connecting end sides on the same side of the lower piece 12 and the upper piece 11, where the connecting member 10 is capable of being fitted to the ends of the frame bodies 3a facing the same direction in the adjacent photovoltaic cell modules 4 so as to sandwich the same from a direction perpendicular thereto by the upper piece 11 and the lower piece 12.

Abstract: A bus interconnect in accordance with present embodiments includes a via block having first and second interfaces separated by a conductive body, wherein the via block is configured to communicatively couple with a first bus through the first interface and wherein the conductive body is configured to extend through an opening in a bus support panel. A first coupling section of the jumper includes a first attachment feature, wherein the first attachment feature is configured to facilitate attachment with the second interface of the via block. A neck section of the jumper extends perpendicularly from the first coupling section, and a second coupling section of the jumper extends perpendicularly from the neck section in parallel with the first coupling section. The second coupling section includes a second attachment feature configured to facilitate attachment with a second bus. The first coupling section and the second coupling section each extend away from the neck section in different directions.

Abstract: A harness connection member has a cover member. In fitting a cover member to a holder, a split slit is opened with use of a slit, and wires are inserted into the holder. Thereafter, the cover member is moved to the holder, then moved over one projected annular part of the holder, and fitted into the projected ring parts. A concaved strip part is fitted to a convexed strip part to complete the installation, whereby the cover member cannot be moved relative to the holder in both longitudinal and circumferential directions.

Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal arrangement comprising a housing (12) having a first housing half (14) and a second housing half (16), wherein at least one electric terminal (18) is implemented on the housing (12), wherein the electric terminal (18) comprises a connection region (20) for connecting a conductor, wherein according to the invention the connecting region (20) is implemented as a single piece.

Abstract: A jumper for a connecting terminal arrangement (34) having a contact element (12), which has a contacting area (16) and a holding area (18), and a holding element (14) made from an insulating material is arranged on the holding area (18). The holding area (18) has a perforation (22) which is penetrated by the insulating material of which the holding element is made (14).

Abstract: A method for calibrating a test instrument and a set of leads having proximal ends coupled with the test instrument is described. The method includes shorting the distal ends of the set of leads during calibration and zeroing the test instrument during the shorting. The shorting includes coupling an electrical conductor with at least two of the distal ends.

Abstract: A coupling member including a body defined by an inner surface and an outer surface between a first end and a second end, at least one resilient contact extending a distance from the inner surface of the body, the at least one resilient contact configured to provide a retention force, and at least one resilient protrusion extending a distance from the inner surface of the body, the at least one resilient protrusion positioned proximate the second end of the body and configured to contact a conductive surface is provided. A cable connector for mating with an interface port having external threads, comprising a coupling member attached to the post, the coupling member having one or more resilient contacts and resilient protrusions, wherein the resilient contacts are configured to provide a retention force between a coupling member and a port and the resilient protrusions facilitate electrical continuity through the connector is further provided. Furthermore, associated methods are also provided.

Abstract: Wirefree, unibody jumpers that may be used with crimp terminals. These jumpers may connect two or more adjacent or nearby crimp terminal openings in a plug housing. One example may provide a jumper that is formed from a single piece of metal or other conductive material. In this example, a form may be stamped from a sheet of metal or other conductive material. A jumper may be made by folding or bending the stamped form. The jumper may then be inserted into two or more adjacent or nearby crimp terminal openings in a crimp terminal plug housing. In various examples, the folding or bending of the stamped form may be done in various ways.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a system for connecting electrical conductors to mutually different potentials, consisting of at least two electrical terminals (10) arranged alongside one another with plug receptacles (12) and at least two plug bridges (14) which have in each case at least two plug contacts (14.2) which are connected to one another via a top web (14.1) and can be plugged into the plug receptacles (12).

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulating housing, and a plurality of electrical contacts assembled in the insulating housing respectively. At least two of the electrical contacts having the same transmitting action are short connected together in the process of manufacturing the electrical contacts. So the process of utilizing a wire to achieve a short connection between the corresponding electrical contacts, as described in the prior art, is omitted, and it saves a lot of manpower and material resources, and further simplifies the process for achieving the short connection effect.

Abstract: A connector has a first housing (10), a pair of first terminal fittings (50) accommodated in parallel with each other inside the first housing (10), a short-circuiting terminal (40) mounted inside the first housing (10) and short-circuiting a pair of the first terminal fittings (50), and a sub-housing (30) having insulating properties and holding the short-circuiting terminals (40). An accommodation chamber (17) formed inside the first housing (10) is open on an outer side surface of the first housing (10) as a mounting/removing opening (18). The sub-housing (30) is inserted into the accommodation chamber (17) in almost parallel with a direction in which a pair of the first terminal fittings (50) is arranged.