Abstract: A connector includes a ferrule assembly having a ferrule, a hub and a spring, the ferrule having a distal face accessible at a distal end of the connector housing, the ferrule being movable in a proximal direction relative to the connector housing. The distal and proximal positions are separated by an axial displacement distance. The ferrule proximal movement is against the spring's bias. The cable of the assembly includes an optical fiber contained within a jacket and also a strength layer between the fiber and the jacket that is anchored to the connector housing. The fiber extends through a fiber from the proximal end of the connector housing to the ferrule. The fiber has a distal portion potted within the ferrule. The fiber passage has a fiber take-up region configured to take-up an excess length of the fiber corresponding to the ferrule axial displacement.

Abstract: A fan module comprises a frame, a wire-stopping structure, an impeller and a circuit board. The frame includes a frame wall, a base, a plurality of static blades and a connector. A wire groove formed on an outside of the frame wall to accommodate a wire. The static blades are radially connected to the base and the frame wall. The connector is formed on the outside of the frame wall and extended from one end of the wire groove to the base along one of the static blades. The connector includes a plurality of pins. The wire-stopping board is fixed to the frame wall to cover the wire groove. The impeller is disposed in the frame. The circuit board is disposed in the frame and located on the base. The circuit board includes a plurality of pin holes, and the pin holes are electrically connected to the pins.

Abstract: The evaluation jig comprises a pair of female terminals connectable to a pair of male terminals of a charging connector and an adjustment member capable of adjusting contact resistance of the female terminal and the male terminal. The female terminal is reducible in diameter. The adjustment member includes an annular band attached to an outer peripheral surface of the female terminal and formed in an annulus surrounding the female terminal, a metal band attached to an outer peripheral surface of the annular band and capable of applying external force to the female terminal to reduce the female terminal in diameter, and an adjustment unit capable of adjusting the external force applied by the metal band to the female terminal. The annular band is made of an electrically and thermally insulating material.

Abstract: An electric connector device for a human-powered vehicle comprises a connector base and a coupling structure. The connector base includes a first connection port and a second connection port. The first connection port defines a first center axis. The second connection port defines a second center axis. The second center axis is spaced apart from the first center axis as viewed in a predetermined direction. The coupling structure is configured to detachably attach the connector base to an additional device so that the connector base is non-movably attached to the additional device. The coupling structure is provided between the first center axis and the second center axis as viewed in the predetermined direction.

Abstract: Improvements in a line brake with strap. The brake is a one-way brake that allows a user to pull the line through the brake to shorten the length of the line and when tension in the opposite direction is placed on the line, the brake prevents the length of the line from extending through the brake. The strap is flexible and can be completely opened to freely wrap around a post, pole, line, rail, cord, capstan, handrail, cleat, post, cord or anchor, where a free end of the pole can't be easily reached over, though, under or around. The strap has a key opening that prevents the strap from easily opening when the key is not linearly aligned and/or rotated. A tail on the strap further prevents accidental dislodging of the strap from the line brake.

Abstract: A first hold-down includes a reinforcing plate part that covers a CPU board opposed surface. A suction cover includes a flat-plate suction plate part covering an electrical contact spring piece of each contact and thereby able to be sucked by a suction nozzle, a plurality of attachment spring pieces configured to catch on a connector so that the suction plate part is detachable from a connector, and a first main deformation restraining part projecting from the suction plate part toward the CPU board opposed surface in order to inhibit the suction plate part from being deformed toward the CPU board opposed surface in the state where the suction cover is attached to the connector. The first main deformation restraining part is disposed to come into contact with the reinforcing plate part when the suction plate part is deformed toward the CPU board opposed surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection system (7) for an electrical device, such as an electrical terminal block, said electrical connection system (7) comprising: a conductive bar (21) including an electrical contact region (45) arranged to cooperate with a conductive portion (13?) of an electrical conductor (13) in a connected position, and an engagement zone (35) arranged to engage with a portion (15?) of a support rail (15) in an engaged position; a leaf spring (23); and a retaining device (49) arranged to maintain the engaged position with the portion (15?) of the support rail (15), said retaining device (49) comprising an additional leaf spring (57) equipped with an additional clamping member (57?) arranged to engage with the portion (15?) of the support rail (15) in the engaged position.

Abstract: A card connector assembly includes: an electrical connector including an insulative housing, a plurality of terminals secured to the insulative housing, a shell covering the insulative housing to form a receiving cavity, and an ejector having a pivot; and a card tray removably received in the receiving cavity, the card tray having a front surface, wherein the card tray has a protrusion at the front surface, and the pivot has an engaging portion for ejecting the card tray, the engaging portion having a recess for receiving the protrusion and an ejecting end for riding onto the protrusion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection system (7) for an electrical device, such as an electrical terminal block, said electrical connection system (7) comprising: a conductive bar (21) including an electrical contact region (45) arranged to cooperate with a conductive portion (13?) of an electrical conductor (13) in a connected position, and an engagement zone (35) arranged to engage with a portion (15?) of a support rail (15) in an engaged position; a leaf spring (23); and a retaining device (49) arranged to maintain the engaged position with the portion (15?) of the support rail (15), said retaining device (49) comprising an additional leaf spring (57) equipped with an additional clamping member (57?) arranged to engage with the portion (15?) of the support rail (15) in the engaged position.

Abstract: A motorcycle includes an analog display unit, a liquid crystal display unit, a meter circuit board, a communication unit, a housing, and a meter harness. The analog display unit has a dial plate and a pointer. The liquid crystal display unit is a display for displaying vehicle information. The meter circuit board electronically controls contents displayed on the liquid crystal display unit. The communication unit performs the wireless communication with an external communication terminal. The meter circuit board and the communication unit are disposed within the housing. The meter harness supplies the power with at least the analog display unit, the liquid crystal display unit, the meter circuit board, and the communication unit, and they have a common power conduction path at the outside of the housing.

Abstract: A central shaft power connector for lighted ornaments is disclosed. A central support pole, such as for a Christmas tree is made in multiple parts joinable with an electrical and mechanical connector which joins the pole parts and simultaneously connects power or other circuits from one part to the other. The connector has two engaging sections and an outrigger platform which locates a connector off to the side of the poles but in alignment. Final alignment is obtained by a key and keyway in the connector parts. The connector is friction fit into a slot on each section so that the connector can be removed and replaced.

Abstract: To prevent damage from being caused in a movable piece caused by inclination of the movable housing of a floating connector. Providing an inclined piece portion in a movable piece of a plug terminal of a plug connector from a middle side to an outer edge side of a bottom wall portion of a movable housing, the inclined piece portion obliquely extending so as to gradually be distanced away form a substrate. Since the inclined piece portion is distanced away from the substrate by the amount of inclination of the inclined piece portion when the movable housing is inclined, a risk of the movable piece impinging against the substrate can be reduced.

Abstract: A card tray includes a base portion having a receiving cavity; an operating portion located at a rear end of the base portion; and a metal shell riveted to the operating portion. The operating portion together with the metal shell is insert-molded with the base portion to affix the operating portion to the base portion. The metal shell has plural legs affixed to the operating portion and embedded in the base portion.

Abstract: A belt connector is provided. The belt connector is configured to electrically connect a conductor of an electrode belt to a male portion of a snap connector electrode connected to a biometric device. The belt connector includes a frame, a fastener, and an engaging member. The frame includes a receiving hole having radial flexibility. The receiving hole is configured to receive and fasten the frame to a protrusion of the male portion of the snap connector electrode. The fastener is configured to fasten the frame to a first end of the electrode belt. The engaging member is adjacent to the receiving hole and engages the conductor of the electrode belt by the conductor passing through the receiving hole. When the male portion of the snap connector electrode penetrates the receiving hole, the conductor is forced into contact with a lateral surface of the male portion of the snap connector electrode.

Abstract: A two sided electrical connection system that automatically connects two connector sides together is provided. A male side and female side of the connector have bodies shaped such that the male side may be received by the female side automatically by a force of gravity. Guiding structure around the female side of the two sided connector allows the male side to be guided into place without requiring perfect alignment of the two sides of the connector.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mobile telephone integration device for integrating a mobile telephone into a vehicle, the mobile telephone integration device including an adapter with a depositing plane on which the mobile telephone is deposited, at least two mobile radio coupling antennas and at least one charging antenna for wirelessly charging an energy store of the mobile telephone that is arranged below the depositing plane, where the at least one charging antenna is arranged between the at least two mobile radio coupling antennas.

Abstract: A connector assembly having first and second connectors. The first connector includes a first housing which is configured to receive an installed fixing member. The second connector includes a second housing which is mated with the first connector. The first housing includes a fixing member installation portion having a deformable flexible locking member for locking the fixing member. The second housing includes a stopping member for preventing deformation of the flexible locking member when mating of the first connector and the second connector has been completed.

Abstract: A card holding member is provided which is able to hold a card having terminal members and is able to be inserted into a card connector. The card holding member includes a card holding frame portion facing the side surfaces of the card, and a first portion including a first connecting portion. The card holding member further includes a main body portion, and a second portion including a second connecting portion connected to the first connecting portion. The card holding member further includes a first elastic member mounted on the outer periphery of the main body portion. The card holding member further includes a second elastic member mounted between the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector has a body, with an input part forming passages for corresponding electrical cables, and a base from which two stems project. The connector is associated with a retaining device including a base plate from which two facing sprung retaining elements extend. A retaining region adapted to receive the input part of the connector is formed between these elements. The retaining elements have retaining formations capable of being spread apart by the input part of the connector when it is inserted into the retaining region, and of retaining the input part in the retaining region thereafter. A pair of openings is formed in the base plate between the sprung elements, into which the stems of the base of the connector are insertable.

Abstract: An electrical raft is provided comprising a rigid material having multiple electrical conductors embedded therein. An electrical connector is provided to the raft that has a back-shell which is embedded in the rigid material and which joins to a connector body to enclose a first end of a housing of the connector body. The housing also has a second end at which electrical contacts are provided for connection to another component. The connector body is detachable from the back-shell to electrically disconnect it from the embedded electrical conductors and allow removal of the connector body from the electrical raft. In this way, the connector body may be readily removed, for example for upgrade or repair, while retaining a robust and reliable connection.

Abstract: An electrical connection configuration, e.g., for an ignition coil, includes: an enameled wire sheathed in insulating enamel, and a contact element for the electrical contacting of the enameled wire, the contact element having a contact region for the electrical contacting of the enameled wire. The contact region has at least one sharp edge, and the enameled wire is routed along the sharp edge, such that a region of the enameled wire stripped of the enamel is provided, which rests against the contact region of the contact element for the electrical contacting.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a base segment having a signal port coupler configured to selectively conductively engage with a signal port. A first assembly includes a first segment movably coupled to the base segment and a second segment movably coupled to the first segment, and a second assembly includes a third segment movably coupled to the base segment and a fourth segment movably coupled to the third segment. The first, second, third, and fourth segments include receptacles configured to receive at least an electrically conductive portion of a device plug. An electrical connection assembly is disposed in the base, first, second, third, and fourth segments and is configured to selectively conductively engage the receptacles of the first, second, third, and fourth segments with a signal port.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) for electrically connecting an abutment connector (3) comprises an electrical connector (1) with a plurality of contacts (12) and a support device, the support device includes a support member (2) for positioning the abutment connector (3) being assembled in a horizontal direction and a press member (4) assembled to the support member (2), the support member (2) includes a bottom wall (22) and a top wall (21) opposite to each other, the bottom wall (22) includes a spring portion (221) supports the abutment connector (3) to make it disconnect with the contacts (12), when the press member (4) is inserted into the support member (2), the spring portion (221) moves downwardly to make the abutment connector (3) connect with the contacts (12).

Abstract: An electric connector includes at least one connector terminal into which a male connector terminal of a male electric connector is inserted, and a housing including a terminal storage room in which the connector terminal is housed. The housing includes a support supporting the connector terminal at at least one of an outer surface and a bottom of the connector terminal when the male connector terminal is inserted into the terminal storage room for preventing the connector terminal from inclining.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a protective apparatus for outdoor electrical outlets or receptacles and power pedestals subjected to a wide range of weather conditions including variations in temperature, humidity, and precipitation, and various improvements thereto. In an embodiment, the protective apparatus is an angled hood which has at least one angled top surface, at least two side panels, and an angled bottom surface having an aperture suitably sized and shaped to receive a power cord from an electrical device. In an embodiment, the protective apparatus may be installed over electrical outlets or receptacles provided on a power pedestal. The power pedestal may be installed in outdoor areas subject to a wide range of weather conditions including moisture in the form of rain or snow, for example.

Abstract: A connector holder and electronic device with the connector holder are disclosed. The connector holder for providing a connection between a connector plug and a connector includes two ground springs. The connector holder includes a main body and a moving member, wherein the main body connects with the connector and includes a first plate. The first plate is disposed on the two ground springs. The moving member is disposed in the main body and moves relative to the main body. The moving member includes a moving plate with two engaging convex points, wherein when the moving member connects with the main body, the moving plate is disposed between the first plate and the two ground springs. When the moving plate moves along a first direction such that the two engaging convex points touch the two ground springs, the connector plug is fixed to the connector.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly including a cable connector having a mating side that faces in a mating direction. The mating side is configured to engage a mating connector. The cable connector assembly also includes a housing frame having a connector-receiving space that is partially defined by a sidewall. The cable connector is disposed in the connector-receiving space. The sidewall has a wall spring that is formed from material of the sidewall and that is coupled to the cable connector. The wall spring is configured to resiliently flex from a relaxed condition to a compressed condition to permit the cable connector to move during a mating operation. The wall spring provides a biasing force to the cable connector in the mating direction when the wall spring is in the compressed condition.

Abstract: A multi-connected connector 1 includes a plurality of first connectors 110a, 110b, 110c and 110d and a second connector 20 having a plurality of connector fitting chambers 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d arranged in a row in a transverse direction to fit the first connectors. The first connectors include a connector whose length is different from the other connector of the first connectors in a fitting direction of the first connectors. Butting walls 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d as positioning parts that determine fitting completed positions of the first connectors respectively in the connector fitting chambers 21a, 21b, 21c, 21d are arranged in accordance with lengths in the fitting direction of the first connectors to be connected so that rear end surfaces of the plurality of first connectors which are normally completely fitted are aligned so as to be flush.

Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to a connecting module for mechanically connecting two light strips each having at least one semiconductor light source and having at least two electrical contacts arranged in a housing, which electrical contacts each have two contact sections for making electrical contact with the light strips. The electrical contacts in each case pass through the housing with a further contact section for connection to a power supply.

Abstract: A connector joining structure includes an outer housing mounted on a casing, an inner housing having a terminal to be connected to a terminal of a mating connector mounted in the casing, and a first packing interposed between the outer housing and the inner housing. The first packing is configured to ensure sealing property between the outer housing and the inner housing even upon a position of the inner housing with respect to the outer housing being displaced in at least one of three directions in a three-dimensional space by a predetermined amount with respect to a target value.

Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.

Abstract: The telescopic seating systems, and foldable chairs and related components for use within telescopic seating systems, of the present disclosure may incorporate occupant support elements within a space between a top surface of a seat frame structure and a bottom surface of the seat frame structure. Springs may be attached to the top surface of the chair frame structure and configured to extend into the space. Alternatively, or additionally, a chair cushion may extend into the space.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a contact element (3, 3?, 3?), a base (2, 2?, 2?, 2??), a clamping element (4, 4?, 4?), an arrangement (1, 1?, 1?, 1??, 1??, 1???) and a mounting section (301, 301?, 301?) for electrically contacting a light-emitting diode (LED) (100, 100?). In order to conveniently and cost-effectively hold and electrically contact the LED (100, 100?), the present invention provides that the contact element (3, 3?) comprises a mounting section (301, 301?) adapted for mounting the contact element (3, 3?) to the base (2, 2?) in a manner that the contact element (3, 3?) is pivotable about a pivot axis (P) extending through the mounting section (301, 301?), and comprises a contact arm (302, 302?) protruding laterally from the mounting section (301, 301?) and having on a distal end a contact point (303) facing essentially in a contact direction (K) for contacting the LED (100), wherein the contact direction is running essentially in parallel to the pivot axis (P).

Abstract: A card connector (100) used for receiving at least two cards includes an insulative housing (1) having a bottom wall (11), a number of first contacts (21) and a number of second contacts (22) retained in the bottom wall along a front-and-rear direction, a metal shield (4) covering the insulative housing for defining a tray receiving space, and a tray (3) is moveably received in the tray receiving space. The tray includes a first front card receiving cavity (311), a second rear card receiving cavity (312), and a first supporting portion (3112) and a second supporting portion (3121) respectively located below the front card receiving cavity and the rear card receiving cavity. The front card receiving cavity is isolated from the rear card receiving cavity along the front-and-rear direction.

Abstract: A cable unit includes a first connector, a second connector, and a cable. The first connector is connected with a terminal block of a transaxle case. The second connector is connected with a terminal block of a power control unit case. The cable connects the first connector with the second connector. The cable is routed into a curved shape to be curved three-dimensionally. And the cable is deformed when the transaxle case and the power control unit case move relative to each other as a vehicle is driven.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a modular tuner and a method for manufacturing the same. The modular tuner includes a metallic casing, a tuner adaptor and a plurality of metallic elastic pieces. The metallic casing has an opening, and the tuner adaptor has a metallic outer surface. The plurality of metallic elastic pieces and the metallic casing are integrally formed by stamping followed by bending, and the metallic elastic pieces extend outwardly from the edge of the opening of the metallic casing and respectively interfere with the metallic outer surface of the tuner adaptor.

Abstract: A junction box for a photovoltaic module includes: a housing; and a first conductive connection member coupled to the housing and including a first end portion and a second end portion separated by a gap and configured to extend outside the housing when the first conductive connection member is in a first position, and the first end portion and the second end portion being configured to overlap in the housing when the first conductive connection member is in a second position.

Abstract: A wiring harness for clothing, and garments so equipped. The wiring harness is of asymmetrical configuration, and may extend through channels positioned substantially along reinforced portions of the garment. The wiring harness includes a T-junction from which extend a male media connector and two media cables, a first media cable extending along seams of one side of the garment, and a second media cable extending along a neck portion of the garment from the T-junction at one side to another side, both media cables terminating in male media connectors. The male media connector of the T-junction and the male media connector of the second media cable connect to female media connectors of earphone cables, while the male media connector of the first media cable connects to a female media connector of a portable media device, which may be disposed within a pocket of the garment.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an electronic card connection device and an electronic device. The electronic card connection device comprises a connector, an electronic card tray and a switch. The connector comprises a terminal housing and a shell, the shell and the terminal housing define a mating space. The electronic card tray being inserted in the mating space, the electronic card tray may comprise an electronic card receiving recess, a mounting block positioned in front of the electronic card receiving recess and an operating handle pivotally connected to the mounting block. The switch may be positioned alongside a rotation range of the operating handle, and partially protrudes into the rotation range allowing rotation of the operating handle to switch the state of the switch.

Abstract: An interface device for a cabin monument, in particular for assembly in an aircraft or spacecraft, including a routing device, a first plurality of interface connection sockets, which are connected to the routing device via a first plurality of connection lines and to which a vehicle interface of the aircraft or spacecraft can be connected. A second plurality of interface connection sockets are provided which are connected to the routing device via a second plurality of connection lines and to which a cabin monument can be connected. The routing device is constructed so as to selectively electrically connect interface connection sockets of the first plurality of interface connection sockets to interface connection sockets of the second plurality of interface connection sockets.

Abstract: A connector that reduces damage of a contact portion of a contact, caused by a frame portion of a card holder when the frame portion is inserted into or extracted from a holder accommodating portion of a connector main body. A connector includes a card holder that includes a frame portion having a card accommodating portion for accommodating a card, and a connector main body that is mounted on a printed substrate and has a holder accommodating portion for accommodating the card holder. The frame portion is provided with inclined portions for suppressing deformation of contact portions of contacts protruding into the holder accommodating portion, caused by a front side of the frame portion when the card holder is inserted into or extracted from the holder accommodating portion.

Abstract: A power receptacle module for a work surface having multiple power receptacles includes a mounting frame configured to be received within an aperture in the work surface, a pivoting receptacle assembly pivotally mounted in the mounting frame and configured to pivot between a first orientation and a second orientation, relative to the mounting frame. The pivoting receptacle assembly has a flat face plate and a plurality of power receptacles fixedly mounted below the flat face plate. When the pivoting receptacle assembly is in the first orientation, the flat face plate is flush with a top surface of the work surface, and the plurality of power receptacles are hidden below the work surface. When the pivoting receptacle assembly is in the second orientation, the flat face plate is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the work surface, and the plurality of power receptacles are exposed.

Abstract: A push handle for a shopping trolley contains a holder for a mobile telecommunications terminal, in particular a smartphone. The holder includes a mounting for the telecommunications terminal and a pivot joint by which the mounting can be pivoted between a home position when it rests against the push handle and a holding position when it extends away from the push handle.

Abstract: A device (10) for shifting one structure with respect to another, is disclosed. The device comprises a body (12) defining a cylinder, a core (14) within the cylinder and rotatable in the cylinder with respect to the body (12). A coil spring is connected between the body (12) and the core (14) and is wound or unwound as the core (14) is rotated in the cylinder. A compressible ring (48) is carried by the core (14) and is in frictional contact with the body. The ring (48) can be compressed by a nut (66) screwed onto a shaft (50) forming part of the core (14) so that the frictional resistance offered by the ring (48) to turning of the core (14) in the cylinder is increased.

Abstract: A connector bracket includes a mounting portion and a fixing portion integral with the mounting portion. The mounting portion may receive and mount a connector. The fixing portion may be fixed to a housing of an electronic device. Thus, the connector bracket and the connector are fixed to the housing of the electronic device.

Abstract: In a connector with a wire cover, one of attachment portions provided in a main body cover is extended beyond a maximum diameter portion of a cover mounting portion in a direction perpendicular to an attachment direction in which the attachment portion is mounted on the cover mounting portion. The one of the attachment portions includes a provisional engagement portion provisionally engaged on the cover mounting portion, and configured to prevent the attachment portion from being detached from the cover mounting portion. The main body cover includes a rotation restricting portion configured to come in contact with a connector housing to prevent a rotation of the main body cover when a rotational force is applied to the main body cover in a circumferential direction of the cover mounting portion in a state where the provisional engagement portion is provisionally engaged with the cover mounting portion.

Abstract: A plastic panel forming part of a motor vehicle is disclosed having a number of embedded conductors for electrically connecting together an electrical connector and an electrical unit. Parts of the electrical connector and the electrical unit are formed as integral parts of the plastic panel. The electrical connector includes terminals connected to the electrical conductors for co-operation with terminals formed as part of a plug used to connect the conductors to other electrical circuits of the motor vehicle. In one embodiment the electrical unit is in the form of a fuse box having electrical terminals held in position by the plastic panel and in pairs for cooperation with a respective fuse.

Abstract: An interlock mechanism of a motor, includes a terminal box configured to store a terminal used to connect a power supply cable to the motor; a lid configured to close the terminal box; a fixing member configured to fix the lid to the terminal box; a first connector attached to the lid; a second connector capable of being coupled with the first connector and configured to cover the fixing member in a state that the second connector is coupled with the first connector.

Abstract: A connection assembly is described. The connection assembly has a substrate having at least two electrically conductive structures, a housing, which is connected to the substrate on the bottom by an adhesive fastening, the housing has a plug receptacle having at least two plug contacts, the plug contacts are connected to at least two contact pads via electrical conductors, and the contact pads connected in an electrically conducting fashion to the electrically conductive structures, the angle between the plug-in direction into the plug receptacle and the bottom of the housing lying between 15° to 90°.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems and methods for shock mounting glass for an electronic device are disclosed. The glass for the electronic device can provide an outer surface for at least a portion of a housing for the electronic device. In one embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a compliant interface between the glass and the electronic device housing. In another embodiment, the shock mounting can provide a mechanically actuated retractable. For example, an outer glass member for an electronic device housing can be referred to as cover glass, which is often provided at a front surface of the electronic device housing.