Abstract: A dispensing system which has a dispenser housing assembly, and a bag assembly that fits within the dispensing housing assembly. The bag assembly includes a flexible bag and an integrated spout and valve member. The integrated spout and valve member includes a spout portion which has an annular base flange and a spout body extending therefrom. A valve is positioned within the spout body. The valve including an opening that can be selectively opened to allow the passage of a flowable material from within the flexible bag.

Abstract: An LED connector assembly having a LED module, a base. and a connector. The LED module includes a substrate provided with a conductor pattern and an LED device disposed on a surface of the substrate and connecting to the conductor pattern. The base includes an attachment side larger than the LED module and attaching with the LED module such that a bottom surface of the LED module faces the attachment side. The connector that includes a housing fixed to the base, wherein the housing includes a cylindrical section with a conductor receiving passageway at a tip thereof to which the cylindrical section penetrates the base from the attachment side there through, and a contact having one end that connects to the conductor pattern and extend inside the cylindrical section for connection with an electrical wire insertable into the cylindrical section.

Abstract: A seal cover includes a cover main body (10) shaped to cover an opening of a case and to be attached to a surface of the case. A seal ring holder (20A) is on the underside of the cover main body (10) and is arranged to fit into the opening. A seal ring (25) is on the outer peripheral surface of the seal ring holder (20A) and closely contacts the inner peripheral surface of the opening. An interlock connector (40) projects from the seal ring holder (20A) for connecting to the waiting connector and sets an energizing circuit in an energized state or a non-energized state upon being connected to or separated from the waiting connector. The interlock connector (40) is mounted on the seal ring holder (20A) to be movable in a direction perpendicular to a connecting direction to the waiting connector.

Abstract: Apparatus and related methods for serially and removably connecting a plurality of electrical fixtures. An exemplary apparatus includes a connector housing having a mounting surface, a first set of electrical contacts positioned, at least in part, in the connector housing, a second set of electrical contacts positioned, at least in part, in the connector housing, and a plurality of conductive member extending from the first set of electrical contacts to the second set of electrical contacts, such that a first electrical fixture removably connected to the first set of electrical contacts is in serial electrical communication with a second electrical fixture removably connected to the second set of electrical contacts.

Abstract: A plug apparatus has a first holding portion holding a stack connecting conductive wire, a second holding portion separated from the first holding portion and holding a stack connecting conductive wire, and a fixing portion to which the first and second holding portions and are removably fixed, wherein the first and second holding portions and are fixed to the fixing portion and the stack connecting conductive wires and are electrically connected to each other in a first state in which a plug grip is mounted, and the first and second holding portions and are allowed to separate from the fixing portion and the electrical connection between the stack connecting conductive wires and is broken in a second state in which the plug grip is dismounted.

Abstract: Apparatus and related methods for serially and removably connecting a plurality of electrical fixtures. An exemplary apparatus includes a connector housing having a mounting surface, a first set of electrical contacts positioned, at least in part, in the connector housing, a second set of electrical contacts positioned, at least in part, in the connector housing, and a plurality of conductive member extending from the first set of electrical contacts to the second set of electrical contacts, such that a first electrical fixture removably connected to the first set of electrical contacts is in serial electrical communication with a second electrical fixture removably connected to the second set of electrical contacts.

Abstract: A sealing cover (10) is provided for closing an opening of an equipment case that accommodates electric equipment of a car. The electric equipment includes a circuit with an operation control portion for switching a main circuit from an operating state to a shutdown state in accordance with signals inputted to an input terminal thereof. The sealing cover (10) has a cover body (11) mounted on the equipment case to close the open part. An interlocking connector (35) is provided on the cover body (11) and is connected to the input terminal when the cover body (11) is mounted on the equipment case and disconnected from the input terminal when the cover body (11) is removed from the equipment case to switch the main body circuit from the operating state to the shutdown state.

Abstract: A device connector (10) includes a service cover (30) to close a service hole (22) on a case (20). A case-side connector (60) is arranged in the case (20) and mounted in a mounting recess (42) in a terminal block (40). A cover-side connector (50) is provided integrally to the service cover (30) and is connected to the case-side connector (60) in a waiting state to form an interlock circuit when the service cover (30) is mounted on the case (20). Flexible pieces (65) hold the case-side connector (60) with a clearance (CL) between the case-side connector (60) and the inner wall of the mounting recess (42) when the case-side connector (60 is in the waiting state. On the other hand, the flexible pieces (65) bias the case-side connector (60) to return the case-side connector (60) to the waiting state when the clearance (CL) changes.

Abstract: A cover for mounting to a Universal Serial Bus (USB) electronic device, the USB electronic device includes a shell defining an opening and a USB connector exposed at the opening. The USB connector includes a GND pin and an ID pin. The cover includes a main body and an elastomeric push button; the main body engagably attaches to the shell and covers the opening; the elastomeric push button is formed on the main body and is configured for powering on or off the USB electronic device; the elastomeric push button includes two metal pins connected with each other and configured for short-circuiting the GND pin to the ID pin when the elastomeric push button is depressed.

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.

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: The invention relates to a receiving device (1) for receiving and locking two connectors that consist of sockets (52, 52?) and plugs (51, 51?), and a fuse (60) arranged between the sockets (52, 52?) as a current-carrying element for protecting the connection established by the receiving device (1) and the connectors. The receiving device comprises a top part (64) for receiving the plugs (51, 51?), a base (62), which can be connected to the top part (64) to contact the connectors, for receiving the sockets (52, 52?) and the fuse (60), said fuse (60) being arranged in the receiving device in such a manner that the fuse (60) is immobilized in the receiving device (1) in the position of contact of the connectors.

Abstract: A retention assembly for securing a surface contact card in a portable electronic device includes a main body defining a receiving groove in the main body, and a locking member slidably positioned on the main body adjacent to the receiving groove. The locking member is slidable from a first position at a side of the receiving groove to a second position on a top of the receiving groove, and is latched at the second position, thereby pressing opposite ends of the surface contact card.

Abstract: Provided is a connecting member by which an electric wire can be branched easily with high reliability. Receptacle connecting ends (2a) of a plurality of wire terminals (2) having wires (3) are inserted into a wire terminal inserting hole (1a) of a holder (1), then, a pin terminal (4a) is inserted into a pin terminal inserting hole (1b) of the pin terminal (4a). The pin terminal (4a) is inserted through a tubular contact (2c) of the receptacle connecting ends (2a) arranged in the pin terminal inserting hole (1b), and electricity is carried between the wire terminals (2) through the pin terminals (4a).

Abstract: The number of conductor members in a first conductor member group and the number of conductor members in a second conductor member group are equal to each other. An inner terminal of each conductor member is displaced from an outer terminal of the same conductor member with respect to the circumferential direction of the corresponding conductor member group. Each outer terminal of the first conductor member group is displaced from a corresponding one of the outer terminals of the second conductor member with respect to the circumferential direction of the first conductor member group.

Abstract: A shorting terminal (40) includes a contact pieces (41) to be respectively brought into contact with a pair of laterally adjacent female terminal fittings (20) out of a plurality of female terminal fittings (20) arranged in vertical and lateral directions in an auxiliary connector (11), thereby shorting the pair of female terminal fittings (20), wherein releasing ribs (35) thrust themselves between the contact pieces (41) and the female terminal fittings (20) held in contact to release the pair of female terminal fittings (20). The both contact pieces (41) are arranged between the pair of laterally adjacent female terminal fittings (20).

Abstract: An improved heating element connector assembly includes an insulative, rectangular frame with a central opening, and a plurality of conductive terminals which are press fit into openings in the frame. The terminals are spaced apart from each other lengthwise of two opposing sidewalls of the frame, and pairs of terminals are aligned with each other between the two sidewalls. A plurality of conductive strips are held together in an assembly and the ends of the strips are interconnected along two spaced apart lines by carrier members that may be molded over the ends of the conductive strips. The carrier members extend down into cavities on the frame and terminals are pushed into the cavities to bear against the ends of the strips and effect an electrical connection between the terminals and the strips.

Abstract: A modular security, monitoring, and control device having a core module, an input/output module, a first peripheral, a first end cap, and a tamper monitor. The core and input/output modules in electrical communication with one another. The first peripheral is removably connected to the core module so that the core module and the first peripheral are in electrical communication. The first end cap is removably connected to the first peripheral. The tamper monitor detects tampering with the first peripheral.

Abstract: A connector housing has a longitudinal axis and includes a first housing portion, having a front end face and a rear end, and at least two accommodation chambers extending parallel to the longitudinal axis, and receiving respectively an electrical contact element, and having a connector tab. The accommodation chambers have, respectively, an insertion opening for a mating contact element and an exiting opening for the connector tab, open to the front end face. An elastic locking arm is provided for each accommodation chamber for retaining the contact element in the accommodation chamber. A second housing portion is formed integrally with the first housing portion and forms an accommodation chamber, into which a portion of a housing of a mating connector can be inserted. The second housing portion has contact elements having female contact terminals, which can be electrically connected to the contact elements.

Abstract: A testing and cut-off device for a telephone or computer line to connect two incoming strands to two outgoing strands, comprises a testing well inside which are located a first couple of terminals corresponding to the two incoming strands and a second couple of terminals corresponding to the two outgoing strands, and a pivotal cover for closing the well. These two couples of terminals are insulated from one another, when the cover is open. Each terminal is accessible from the outside by a testing plug. The device further comprises electrical contacts in the cover for interconnecting the terminals when the cover is closed. Said interconnection means in the pivotal cover also comprise means for galvanically linking the latter with an additional electrical component outside the well when the cover is closed. The additional component may be within or outside the cover. If outside it may be connected by wires joined to insulation displacement contacts attached to the cover.

Abstract: An exchangeable module or battery 20 is wired to null terminals a, c. A main device 30 is joined to circuit terminals b, d. A connector 10 with a pair of shunt plates 11, 12 is used to electrically connect terminal a to b and terminal c to d, in order to connect the battery to the main device. The connector may be mounted in a cover panel 42, 43. In one embodiment (FIG. 6), the connector 10 is mounted to the exchangeable module for automatic separation from the terminals when the module is moved.

Abstract: An electrostatic protection cover for press fitting onto an electrical connector of a kind having at least one array of a plurality of compressive conductive elements. The electrostatic protection cover comprises a main body including an upper section to be positioned adjacent the upper surface of the electrical connector and electrically engaging contact sections of the electrical contacts. At least one grounding leg is dependent from the main body and positioned therefrom so that a resiliently deflectable portion of the at least one grounding leg can become engaged by at least one conductive element and upon engagement to be deflected from a previously undeflected condition. Clipping features are provided for removably securing the main body to the electrical connector.

Abstract: A joint connector has a female housing, a male housing, a flexible print circuit (FPC), and a seal member. The female housing has lock holes. The male housing accommodates terminal fittings therein, and has lock projections. Each terminal fitting is accommodated in he male housing in a state in which a resilient piece projects from an outer surface of the male housing. The lock projection is capable of engaging the lock hole. The FPC is accommodated in the female housing. The FPC has conductive foil portions which come into contact with the resilient pieces to electrically connect together the terminal fittings. The seal member keeps the gap between the housings liquid-tight.

Abstract: The invention concerns a device for connecting vibrating components having different electric potentials, in particular for connecting a stator housing (8) for an electric motor (1) with a housing (4) for control electronics (6) inside a clutch actuator of a motor vehicle, containing electrical contact means (30) for establishing an electrically conductive connection between the components, and means (26) for establishing its mechanical connection.

Abstract: An improved rework method and rework wiring structure for repairing and reworking multilayer printed circuit boards utilizing ball grid array (BGA) solder pads are described. The repair method includes the steps of locating a solder pad to be rewired, removing the identified pad, installing a repair wire through a via hole in a multilayer printed circuit board, and forming a replacement solder pad on the end of the repair wire and positioning it in place of the removed pad. Once thus installed, the method includes the step of connecting the other end of the repair wire to a corrected circuit interconnection point.

Abstract: A protective cap and method therefor for preventing the build-up of electrostatic charges on network communications cables and also for protecting the cable ends and connectors from physical abuse. The protective cap comprises a socket housing for receiving a connector of a network communications cable that has a plurality of wire mediums, and a shorting electrical conductor to electrically connect together the wire mediums when the connector is received in the socket housing. The build-up of electrostatic charges on the cable wire mediums is prevented by the shorting electrical conductor electrically connecting the wire mediums together. The network communications cable is protected from physical abuse by the socket housing at least partially enclosing the cable connector. A network equipment connector is also disclosed that causes the discharge of electrostatic charges on a network cable as the cable is being mated with the equipment connector.

Abstract: A joint connector has a female housing, a male housing, a flexible print circuit (FPC), and a seal member. The female housing has lock holes. The male housing accommodates terminal fittings therein, and has lock projections. Each terminal fitting is accommodated in he male housing in a state in which a resilient piece projects from an outer surface of the male housing. The lock projection is capable of engaging the lock hole. The FPC is accommodated in the female housing. The FPC has conductive foil portions which come into contact with the resilient pieces to electrically connect together the terminal fittings. The seal member keeps the gap between the housings liquid-tight.

Abstract: A data card connector (43) is disclosed which comprises a housing defining an aperture for receiving a data card with contacts, electrical connectors (14) for engaging the data card contacts to couple the data card contacts to an electronic device, and a cover (12) moveable between an open position and a closed position. The data card connector further comprises an indicator (19,20) for indicating when the cover is in the closed position. When the cover is in this closed position, the contacts of the data card are connected to the electronic device and electric connection between the data card and the electronic device may be affects.

Abstract: A connector assembly is disclosed. In an embodiment for the connector assembly, the assembly includes a shorting plate, a shorting connector, and a connector holder. The connector holder includes a clamp arm and a base. The base is attached to the shorting plate and the shorting connector is disposed between the base and the clamp arm. In an embodiment for the connector, the connector includes a cap block and a socket support dispose on a first side of the cap block. First and second sockets, having a first end and a second end, are disposed on the socket support. The first end of the first socket extends beyond the first end of the second socket. A support block is connected to the cap block wherein the first and second sockets and the socket support are disposed between the support block and the cap block.

Abstract: A decorative lighting assembly includes a plurality of illuminating units each having an illuminator detachably mounted thereon, a plurality of connecting frame each having at least two connectors for selectively and electrically connecting the illuminating units together to form a specify shape. Accordingly, the decorative lighting assembly enables the user to customize the arrangement of the illuminating units to form a 2D, 3D, and other specify decorative figures.

Abstract: A terminator cap is provided for terminating a wireless transmitter output connector, which is made from a composite material so as to provide an electrical impedance between an outer case and a center conductor of the output connector. A method is also provided for terminating a wireless transmitter output connector.

Abstract: A protection cap for an electrical connector with several terminals extending from a first end thereof. The cap includes a body having a cavity for releaseably receiving a second end of the connector which is opposite the first end, at least one arm extending from the body for wrapping partially around the connector, and a terminal retainer arranged on the free end of the arm for engaging at least some of the terminals.

Abstract: The object of the invention is an actuating device for at least one shunt (30) in a connector comprising a base and a plug with at least one pair of contacts (28) short-circuited by the contacts of said shunt.To this end, it comprises actuating means (24) of which a movable portion (90) is adapted to take:a first position immediately adjacent each contact of each shunt when the contacts of the base and of the plug are electrically connected and partially mechanically connected, anda second position in which at least one of the contacts of each shunt is displaced to short-circuit said contacts when they are integrelly mechanically connected.

Abstract: A network interface device is attachable to an intermediate field of a building entrance protector unit. The network interface device includes a jack section having a jack which is designed to receive the plug of a standard telephone. The jack includes wire leads which may be connected to any of the terminals on the intermediate field. The jack section is mountable into a base module which is in turn attachable to the intermediate field by wedging a portion of the base module between adjacent terminals on the intermediate field. A plug section is pivotally connected to the jack section by a living hinge. The plug section includes a plug having a pair of conductive blades therein. The network interface device performs a connecting function when the plug is pivoted to a position within the jack, and the conductive blades establish an electrical connection between the wire leads connected to the telephone company network and the wire leads connected to the customer equipment.

Abstract: An electrically grounded semiconductor structure is embedded in a non-conductive packaging material, without employing any electrical leads of the semiconductor structure as an electrical path and without damaging the semiconductor structure. The desired grounding connection is obtained by physically removing a portion of the non-conductive packaging material from a rear portion of the semiconductor structure, replacing the removed non-conductive material by a conformable electrically conductive material, and then electrically contacting this conformable electrically conductive material to a grounding element. In another aspect of the invention, a portion of the non-conductive packaging material is removed from a rear portion of the semiconductor structure and a metallic element such as a pin or a spring is disposed to make contact between the exposed portion of the semiconductor structure and the grounding element.

Abstract: An electrostatic protection cover (30) for mounting onto an electrical connector (10) comprises a main body section (32) for electrically engaging contact sections (18) of electrical contacts (14), and resilient legs (34) extending from opposing sides of the main body section (32) for engaging respective sides of the electrical connector.

Abstract: A switch-equipped connector device, comprises: a case having an opening; a cover to be removably mounted on the case so as to cover the opening; a first connection terminal on the side of load and a second connection terminal on the side of a power supply, a connection portion between which is exposed from the opening, and which are held in the case; a short-circuiting terminal attached to the cover; a switch connector located in said opening, the switch connector to be electrically connected to the short-circuiting terminal in the opening, the short-circuiting terminal being disconnected from said switch connector when the cover is removed from the case; and a switching device connected to the second connection terminal through the power supply, the switching device interrupting power supply to the second connection terminal when the cover is removed from the case.

Abstract: A terminal fitting structure of a service plug is provided with a plug body provided with short-circuiting terminals, a turning shaft provided to the plug body so that the turning shaft is perpendicular to the respective fitting centers of the short-circuiting terminals, and a lever coupled to the plug body via the turning shaft so that the lever can be turned.

Abstract: A tamper proof arrangement utilizes a multi-layered conductive/non-conductive electrical member to electrically connect electrical contact pairs located on a circuit board. The electrical member is supported by caps associated with a housing which contains the circuit board. Release of the end caps from the housing results in the electrical contact member breaking the connection between electrical contact pairs. This arrangement is particularly suited where a series of contact pairs are present and the electrical member closes each pair separately. In this way multi-pole switches are formed.

Abstract: An electrical disconnect for use with an appliance includes a base assembly and a pull-out head assembly. The base assembly includes an insulative housing having isolated compartments therein. Within the compartments are mounted wire connectors for receiving load and line conductors. The head assembly includes a handle on a top surface thereof and contacts extending downwardly from a bottom surface thereof. The head assembly is selectively positionable within the base assembly so that the electrical contacts of the head assembly electrically couple the line and load conductors associated with the wire connectors. The contact of the head assembly directly contacts a side portion of the line and load wire connectors, respectively. The electrical disconnect also includes a series of wire guides associated with each wire connector. The wire guide includes a tapered opening to assist in guiding conductors into the wire connectors.

Abstract: A connection assembly comprises a receptacle connector and a pin header connector. Secondary locking housings are provided to block the locking lances in a securely locked position. The secondary locking housing of the pin header connector has pin bridging contacts mounted therein. Inclusion of the locking assurance and bridging functions in the secondary locking housing insures a cost-effective and reliable design.

Abstract: A joint connector for holding and electrically connecting a plurality of terminals comprising a housing containing a plurality of terminal chambers parallel to and adjacent one another, thereby forming a row of said terminal chambers, each of the terminal chambers adapted to receive one of the terminals introduced in a downstream direction, at least one cover plate hingedly mounted on the housing and constituting a side thereof, the cover plate being rotatable between an open position, wherein the cover plate is away from the housing thereby exposing the terminal chambers, and a closed position, wherein the cover plate is adjacent the housing and the terminal chambers are enclosed, at least one electrically conductive clip having at least two contacts which are electrically connected to each other by an intermediate area, each of the contacts extending into one of the terminal chambers, whereby two of the terminals, in the terminal chambers, make electrical connections with the contacts.

Abstract: A subscriber module (40) for a network interface device (10) having a jack (100) defining a plug-receiving cavity (102) thereinto, and having a plug (50) insertable into the jack. The plug includes a plurality of interconnecting contacts (56) disposed at a mating end (58) thereof, and the jack includes first and second contacts (106, 112) secured within the plug-receiving cavity in spaced-apart disconnected pairs. Insertion of plug (50) into jack (100) moves interconnecting contacts (56) between associated ones of first and second contacts (106, 112) to electrically interconnect them, completing otherwise unconnected circuits between the distribution cable and the subscriber premise wiring. Preferably plug (50) includes a sealing member (74) therearound to seal the mating interface when plug (50) is inserted into jack (100).

Abstract: A shorting block (10) for use with a header connector (51), includes an insulative housing (12) having a plurality of cavities (14) therein for receipt of the corresponding pin contacts (64) of the header connector (51). A conductive bar (40) attached to the housing (12), has a plurality of arms (44) extending therefrom and adapted to respectively projecting into the corresponding cavities (14) in the housing (12) for respective mechanical and electrical engagement with the pin contacts (64), of the connector (51), received within the cavities (14) of the housing (12) so that pin contacts (64) of the connector (51) engaging the arms (44) of the conductive bar (40) are designedly electrically connected in a form of closed circuit for compliance with the whole operative circuitry. An optional cover (30) is detachably assembled onto the housing (12) for shielding the conductive bar (40) therein.

Abstract: A subscriber module (40) for a network interface device (10) having a jack (100) defining a plug-receiving cavity (102) thereinto, and having a plug (50) insertable into the jack. The plug includes a plurality of interconnecting contacts (56) disposed at a mating end (58) thereof, and the jack includes first and second contacts (106,112) secured within the plug-receiving cavity in spaced-apart disconnected pairs. Insertion of plug (50) into jack (100) moves interconnecting contacts (56) between associated ones of first and second contacts (106,112) to electrically interconnect them, completing otherwise unconnected circuits between the distribution cable and the subscriber premise wiring. Preferably plug (50) includes a sealing member (74) therearound to seal the mating interface when plug (50) is inserted into jack (100).

Abstract: When a short-circuit terminal 4 is inserted into a 22, a first engaging projection 46 formed in the terminal 4 is engaged with an engaging member 24, thereby realizing first engagement. Thereafter, when a retainer 5 is pressed to its main locking position, a second engaging projection 48 of the terminal 4 is engaged with the rear edge of guide surfaces 55, thereby realizing second engagement. The terminal 4 can be securely locked in the cavity 22 by the two engaging mechanisms. At the same time, supply terminals 3 are also doubly locked in cavities 21.

Abstract: A plurality of electrostatic discharge protection devices are disclosed for use with semiconductor chip packaging such as surface mount chip packages wherein the electrostatic discharge protection devices have shorting arms that extend outward from the electrostatic discharge protection device to make contact with connector pins on the semiconductor chip package such that an electrical connection is made between all of the connector pins of the semiconductor chip package thereby creating a short circuit across the connector pins of the semiconductor chip package to protect the semiconductor chip package from electrostatic discharge. In one embodiment, the electrostatic discharge protection device automatically withdraws the shorting connection upon insertion of the semiconductor chip package onto a printed circuit board. In other embodiments the electrostatic discharge protection device is manually operated to remove the short upon mechanical movement of the device.

Abstract: A fuse for permitting a selective connection of a tap connector into a circuit. The inventive device includes a fuse body having blade terminals projecting therefrom and electrically coupled together by a first fuse link. A blade connector is pivotally mounted to the fuse body and received for storage within a longitudinal channel of the body. A second fuse link electrically couples the blade connector to one of the blade terminals, whereby the blade connector can be selectively pivoted from the fuse body to effect connection of an accessory tap connector into the associated circuit.

Abstract: A replacement blank for an incandescent lamp in a string of decorative lights includes a base adapted for removable insertion into one of the sockets of the light string in place of a lamp. The base is provided with an electrically conductive strip which is sized and shaped to maintain the series connection between the leads in the socket. The use of multiple replacement blanks in place of selected lamps in the string allows the user to create decorative patterns or designs where it is desirable to have sections of the string not lighted.

Abstract: A cable connector or jumper for providing alternating current between adjacent electrical modules comprises a first head member having a set of recessed prongs, a second head member having a set of recessed mating apertures, and a semi-rigid, tubular connecting member. The connecting member incorporates a ferrule of magnetic material for reducing RF emissions. The connecting member is sufficiently rigid to permit same to be manually grasped for insertion and removal of the head members into corresponding connectors on adjacent electrical modules, while the connecting member is sufficiently flexible to permit the head members to be moved relative to one another in order to facilitate their insertion into and removal from the module connectors.