With Supporting Means For Coupling Part Patents (Class 439/527)
  • Patent number: 8536467
    Abstract: A circuit substrate for connection is used as a connecting member for electrically connecting a stator disposed inside a casing and a plurality of electric cables disposed outside the casing. A circuit substrate for connection is supported by a connecting member attachment. The connecting member attachment is molded using a circuit substrate for connection and a receptacle as inserts. Then, the circuit substrate for connection is disposed to pass through a wall portion of the casing in a thickness direction of the wall portion. The connecting member attachment is fixed onto the casing. Thus, the electric cables may be connected to the outside of the casing with a low-priced connecting structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Sanyo Denki Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Toshihito Miyashita, Hiroshi Hioki, Masakazu Chikyu
  • Publication number: 20130233676
    Abstract: Multi-connectors for extendable conveyors are disclosed. An example multi-connector to connect an external component to an extendable conveyor is disclosed. The extendable conveyor is to convey articles and includes a base unit, a mechanically extendable section to be supported in a cantilevered manner and to be selectively positioned relative to the base unit, and a conveying surface to convey articles. The conveying surface is to extend at least partially on an upper side of the mechanically extendable section. The multi-connector includes a mechanical connection section to mechanically attach the external component, a fastening section to fasten the multi-connector to the extendable conveyor, and a functional/powered connection section to provide at least one of electric power or a vacuum supply to the external component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 12, 2013
    Inventors: Anders Stougaard Baek, IV, Allan Falk, Mads Oestergaard, Brian Bondegaard Nielsen
  • Patent number: 8529289
    Abstract: A power strip for conducting electrical power between an electrical power outlet having at least a live receptacle and a neutral receptacle, and at least two electrical device power plugs, each plug having at least a live prong and a neutral prong. The power strip includes a first housing segment having a first receptacle configured to receive at least an electrically conductive portion of a first device plug and a second housing segment having a second receptacle configured to receive at least an electrically conductive portion of a second device plug. The second housing is coupled to the first housing for pivotal movement relative to said first housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Quirky Incorporated
    Inventors: Jacob Daniel Zien, Jordan Diatlo, Kate Sarah Vallon, Steven Richard Remy
  • Patent number: 8500484
    Abstract: The invention relates to a movable connection method of a chain line type rotary socket and the rotary socket thereof. The rotary socket is as follows: a socket port is arranged on each rotary chain link, and a plurality of chain links are connected in series through rotary sleeves (1) to form a chain. Electrical appliance plug-in pieces (3) are arranged in all the chain links, the rotary sleeves (1) are hinged outside the chain links, conductors connected with the electrical appliance plug-in pieces (3) are arranged in the rotary sleeves (1) respectively, and the adjacent two chain links can rotate mutually.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Inventor: Kan Hu
  • Publication number: 20130194730
    Abstract: A fixing structure for an interface card connector is provided and includes a bottom housing, a board body, an interface card connector, a fixing plate, a torsion spring, and a spring. The bottom housing has an opening and a stop wall. The interface card connector is rotatably located on the board body by a fixing axis and includes a slot. The fixing plate includes a main body, a second spring fixing portion, an interface card connector fixing portion, and a protruding portion. When the board body is moved out the opening and the protruding portion contacts the stop wall, the fixing plate is stopped, and the interface card connector is separated from the interface card connector fixing portion. As a result, the interface card connector is rotated on the board body by the torsion spring, such that the slot is directed upwardly on the board body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Inventor: Tung-Hsien LIN
  • Publication number: 20130196534
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is used to fix a flash drive mounted on a circuit board with a connector. The mounting apparatus receives the flash drive and connector. The mounting apparatus includes a base board, and a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other. An operation portion extends from an end of the base board opposite to the circuit board and forms a blocking portion on a front surface to block a top of the flash drive. Two pairs of fixing portions are formed on the mounting apparatus, respectively for perpendicularly and horizontally mounting the mounting apparatus to the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2012
    Publication date: August 1, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Ren FU, Zheng-Heng SUN
  • Publication number: 20130171867
    Abstract: A belt connector for electrically connecting an electrode belt to a biometric device to be carried on a human or animal body. The belt connector is made from one single piece which can be economically manufactured in order to function as a single-use consumable, to be used with a matching biometric device. The connector comprises a molded plastic frame having a shaped circular or semi-circular hole with radial flexibility to function as a female snap button fastener for receiving and fastening on the front side of the frame a male snap protrusion. The belt connector further comprises fastening means for fastening to the frame a belt end of said electrode belt, and a member adjacent to said snap fastener hole to engage an electrode wire end electrically connected to said belt such that said end is in contact with said hole and comes in electrical contact with a conducting male snap fastener inserted in said hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2011
    Publication date: July 4, 2013
    Applicant: NOX MEDICAL
    Inventor: Kormakur Hlini Hermannsson
  • Publication number: 20130164972
    Abstract: A mounting apparatus is used to fix a flash drive mounted on a circuit board with a connector. The mounting apparatus is mounted on the circuit board and receives the flash drive and connector. The mounting apparatus includes a base board, and a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other. The second sidewall defines a receiving space. The first sidewall is pivotably connected to the first sidewall, and includes a deformable engaging portion, away from the first sidewall, to be engaged in the receiving space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2011
    Publication date: June 27, 2013
    Applicants: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HONG FU JIN PRECISION INDUSTRY (ShenZhen) CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Li-Ren FU, Zheng-Heng SUN
  • Publication number: 20130157501
    Abstract: A support arm includes a bracket supported by a support, a bracket arranged away from the bracket, a parallel link arranged between the bracket and the bracket and coupled pivotally to the bracket and the bracket, and a self-weight compensation device producing a force that cancels a force of gravity acting on the parallel link. The parallel link has an upper shaft and a lower shaft arranged in parallel to each other with spacing, the spacing being changed with a pivoting movement of the parallel link. The upper shaft and the lower shaft are arranged offset with respect to each other in a direction of an axis on which the parallel link is pivoted. With such a structure, a support arm for which a large movable range is achieved is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: June 20, 2013
    Applicant: TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA
    Inventors: Daisuke Ishii, Shinji Ichikawa
  • Publication number: 20130149894
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Applicant: AIRBUS OPERATIONS GMBH
    Inventor: Airbus Operations GmbH
  • Publication number: 20130143434
    Abstract: A connector assembly for installation on a ceiling grid having conductors therein. Contacts are mounted in a housing of the connector, with the contacts having contact portions. Mounting members are mounted in the housing, with the mounting members having grid mounting sections. A cam member is provided in the housing, with the cam member being movable between a first position and a second position. As the cam member is moved from the first position to the second position, the cam member biases the contact portions of the contacts into electrical engagement with the conductors of the ceiling grid and biases the grid mounting sections of the mounting members into mechanical engagement with the ceiling grid to provide a mechanical connection between the ceiling grid and the connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 2, 2011
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Edmund Luther JACOBS, Marek LUKSIC, Philip Clay BRANDBERG
  • Publication number: 20130143435
    Abstract: A terminal in accordance with one exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure includes a terminal body, a substrate mounted onto the terminal body, and a socket module coupled to the substrate to transfer an electrical signal by being electrically connected to an inserted plug, and the socket module includes a housing having an opening at one surface thereof, the plug being inserted into the opening, and a coupling unit formed at at least one side of the housing, and slidable with respect to the substrate upon being coupled to the substrate. This may allow a substrate assembly coupled with the socket module to become slimmer by a thickness of the substrate, resulting in providing a more size-reduced terminal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2012
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Applicant: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
    Inventor: LG ELECTRONICS INC.
  • Publication number: 20130137295
    Abstract: A locking device for a connecting arrangement between a connecting piece and a plug-type connector, which connecting piece has, radially on the outside, at least one first undercut region extending in the circumferential direction, which plug-type connector has, radially on the inside, at least one second undercut region which is suitable for corresponding with the first undercut region in an engagement position and can be elastically deformed in the radial direction such that the first undercut region and the second undercut region can be engaged or disengaged. The locking device is suitable for preventing a radial elastic deformation of the plug-type connector at least to such an extent that, in the connecting position, the first undercut region and the second undercut region are fixed in the corresponding engagement position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2013
    Publication date: May 30, 2013
    Inventor: Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft
  • Publication number: 20130130540
    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.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Skullcandy, Inc.
    Inventor: Skullcandy, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20130115806
    Abstract: A patch cord assembly is provided for detachably securing a first patch cord relative to a second patch cord, defined by a first patch cord that includes a first elongated cord and a first plug mounted with respect to one end of said first elongated cord, and a second patch cord that includes a second elongated cord and a second plug mounted with respect to one end of said second elongated cord. A method of patch cord assembly is provided for detachably securing a first patch cord relative to a second patch cord. A system of patch cord assembly packaging and payout is provided including a housing for packaging a patch cord assembly and at least one housing opening for paying out the at least first patch cord.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Applicant: ORTRONICS, INC.
    Inventor: ORTRONICS, INC
  • Publication number: 20130105474
    Abstract: An electrical assembly includes a wiring device and an insert clip member that can be preassembled to provide quick connection to an electrical box, mud ring or other support structure having an aperture with a dimension to receive the clip member. The clip member can couple to the mounting screws of the working device and can be snapped into an aperture in a mud ring to align the screws with the threaded holes in the electrical box. The clip has a U-shape with outwardly projecting tabs that engage the aperture in the mud ring and inwardly extending tabs that engage the mounting screws of the wiring device. The tabs allow the mounting screws to be pressed into the clip in a sliding or ratcheting manner and allow the clip to snap into the aperture in the mud ring.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2011
    Publication date: May 2, 2013
    Applicant: HUBBELL INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Krzysztof W. KORCZ, Mahran H. AYRTON, Richard J. WAGNER
  • Publication number: 20130083511
    Abstract: A luminaire capable of contacting a lamp device to a luminaire main body is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2011
    Publication date: April 4, 2013
    Applicant: TOSHIBA LIGHTING & TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takeshi Osada, Satoshi Watanabe, Keiichi Shimizu, Shigeru Osawa
  • Publication number: 20130078851
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure include a connector. The connector may include a connection body and an engagement structure. The connection body may include a first support member, a second support member, a base from which the first support member and the second support member extend, wherein the base includes a beveled portion for connecting the connection body to the structure, and a slot defined between the first support member and the second support member and configured to receive a ground line. The engagement structure may be configured to engage the first support member and the second support member and move relative to the base along the first support member and the second support member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Inventors: Matthew Esmacher, Kian Chua, Susitha Jayaratne
  • Publication number: 20130078850
    Abstract: A fixing structure fixing a power input connector on a bracket is provided. The power input connector includes a socket body. The fixing structure includes a first fixing element and a second fixing element. The first fixing element has a first coupling portion and an opening, and is connected to the bracket. The second fixing element has a second coupling portion coupled to the first coupling portion. An accommodation is formed between the first fixing element and the second fixing element for accommodating the power input connector, the socket body passes through and protrudes out of the opening. The first fixing element provides a first supporting force to balance a first force pulling the power input connector away from the bracket. The second fixing element provides a second supporting force to balance a second force pressing the power input connector towards the bracket.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2011
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: INVENTEC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Ching-Chou Teng
  • Publication number: 20130078852
    Abstract: A terminal-supporting apparatus includes a resin part made of non-conductive resin material and a plurality of conductive terminals including parallel terminal portions which are directly supported by the resin part. The parallel terminal portions are electrically connected to each other through an electric element. The resin part supporting the parallel terminal portions is made of non-conductive resin material mixed with non-conductive reinforced fibers of which thermal expansion coefficient is smaller than that of the non-conductive resin material. An extending direction of the parallel terminal portion is referred to as a longitudinal direction and a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction is referred to as a perpendicular direction. The non-conductive reinforced fibers have a fiber direction which is substantially the same as the perpendicular direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: March 28, 2013
    Applicant: DENSO CORPORATION
    Inventors: Takehito MIZUNUMA, Takamitsu KUBOTA, Toru SHIMIZU, Yoshiyuki KONO
  • Publication number: 20130065431
    Abstract: An inner wire capable of power integration and power division and adapted for use with an inverter having a casing and a circuit board includes a female connector and a male connector. The female and male connectors are each disposed in the casing and each include power lines, at least two signal lines, and a ground line. The power lines each have one end electrically connected to power connectors in pairs and the other end to power terminals respectively. The signal lines have one end electrically connected to two signal connectors respectively and the other end to signal terminals. The ground lines have one end electrically connected to ground connectors and the other end to ground terminals. The power terminals, signal terminals, and ground terminals are disposed in the male and female connectors. The signal connectors, ground connectors, and power connectors are electrically connected to the circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventor: Wan-Yu Chang
  • Publication number: 20130063979
    Abstract: The invention provides an electrical connector and a backlight module using that electrical connector. The electrical connector includes a body and two conducting lines. The body is provided with first and second connecting portions, the former of which has a first connecting surface and the latter has a second connecting surface. An invariable relative angle is defined between the first and second connecting surfaces. The conducting lines are coated on the first and second connecting surfaces without crossing each other. The backlight module includes a light guide plate, two LED light bars mounted to two respective light receiving edges of the light guide plate, and an aforesaid electrical connector connecting the LED light bars. The electrical connector is electrically connected with the LED light bars and fixes their relative positions. Besides, it is easy to install the electrical connector to connect the LED light bars firmly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Inventors: Hui-Hsiung Chen, Wei-Jen Lai
  • Publication number: 20130034992
    Abstract: A cage is provided for a receptacle assembly that includes a receptacle connector. The cage includes an electrically conductive body comprising an upper wall, a lower wall, and side walls that extend from the upper wall to the lower wall. The body has a front end and an internal compartment. The front end is open to the internal compartment of the body. The internal compartment is configured to hold the receptacle connector therein. The internal compartment is configured to receive a pluggable module therein through the front end. A connector cover is integrally formed with the lower wall of the body. The connector cover extends within the internal compartment of the body. The connector cover includes an interior chamber that is configured to hold the receptacle connector therein such that the cover extends over at least a portion of the receptacle connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 7, 2013
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Michael J. Phillips, RANDALL ROBERT HENRY, ROBERT CHARLES TREA
  • Patent number: 8366480
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2013
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A Kleeman
  • Publication number: 20130023149
    Abstract: A rising receptacle box assembly includes a receptacle assembly for housing receptacles and jacks. The receptacle assembly can move between a lowered position and a raised position. In the raised position, the receptacle assembly is substantially level with a work surface on which the rising receptacle box assembly is supported, so that the receptacles and jacks are easily accessible. In the lowered position, the receptacle assembly is lowered beneath the work surface so that inserted plugs and connectors are stowed away in a recess below the work surface. Raising and lowering of the receptacle assembly can be coupled to the opening and closing of a lid of the rising receptacle box assembly. The lid may include one or more cutouts so that cables associated with inserted plugs and connectors can pass through when the receptacle assembly moves to the lowered position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Publication date: January 24, 2013
    Applicant: The Wiremold Company
    Inventor: Marc Galasso
  • Patent number: 8309852
    Abstract: An apparatus for dual acting strain relief is provided. In one embodiment, a strain relief apparatus comprises: a main body having a base member including a first surface and a second surface, and a cone member extending from the first surface of the base member, the cone member including an orifice that penetrates through the main body to the second surface; a primary clamp that secures to the main body and shaped to interface with the base member to form a first set of clamping surfaces where the orifice penetrates the second surface; and a secondary clamp having a tapered cavity therein that penetrates through the secondary clamp and is shaped to receive the cone member. A surface of the tapered cavity and a surface of the cone member form a second set of clamping surfaces. The second set of clamping surfaces provide an electrical path to the chassis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.
    Inventor: Kevin Schrock
  • Patent number: 8289680
    Abstract: Embodiment relate to an extruded high power electrical distribution. The bus can be employed in a MCC, a drive cabinet, or any such electrical enclosure to facilitate transmission of power. A body of the bus includes an elongate metal extrusion with first and second ridges extending along a length of the body from opposite edges of the body. Further, the bus includes a first groove and a second groove extending along the length of the body and into the body from a face of the body such that each of the first and second grooves comprises a cross-section having a narrow passage extending from the face into a broader cavity within the body. Additionally, the bus includes machined openings into each groove, wherein each of the machined openings is wider than the width of the corresponding groove to which it provides access.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2012
    Assignee: Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeremy J. Keegan, Rangarajan M. Tallam, Scott D. Day, Abdolmehdi Kaveh Ahangar
  • Publication number: 20120242207
    Abstract: A connection point apparatus comprising an appliance door hinge cover; and an electrical connector mounted in an opening formed in the appliance door hinge cover and configured to accept an electrical connector connected to a communication device used to communicate with the appliance. Another connection point apparatus comprising an appliance machine compartment bracket; and an electrical connector mounted in an opening formed in the appliance machine compartment bracket and configured to accept an electrical connector connected to a communication device used to communicate with the appliance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2011
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Inventors: Martin Mershon, John Gardner, Khalid Mashal, Joshua Mayne
  • Publication number: 20120231656
    Abstract: A connector fixation metal fitting includes: an attachment portion to be attached to a body of a connector; and an insertion piece to be inserted into an attachment hole formed in a board on which the connector is mounted, wherein the insertion piece includes two elastic pieces, the two elastic pieces are coupled together at their ends in the insertion direction of the insertion piece into the board and extend from the coupled portions in a direction opposite to the insertion direction so as to form free ends, and the free ends are bent in opposite directions in the plate-thickness direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2012
    Publication date: September 13, 2012
    Applicant: FUJITSU LIMITED
    Inventor: Kazuaki TAKAO
  • Publication number: 20120214337
    Abstract: A restraining device for a tubing connector assembly can include a resilient member having a generally U-shape with forked ends that curve toward each other. Each forked end can have a recess between tines thereof. Each recess can have a blind end. The resilient member can have a bend provided with an engagement bump. The engagement bump and forked ends can be aligned such that the engagement bump coincides with a line joining the blind ends. When a cylindrical connector assembly tube is placed in the recesses, the engagement bump is urged against a side of the connector assembly to thereby prevent inadvertent disconnection.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2010
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: NXSTAGE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: William J. Schnell, James M. Brugger
  • Publication number: 20120208396
    Abstract: A fixing structure of a connector includes a housing and a rear holder fixing the housing to a casing by screws. The rear holder has a base plate opposing the casing. First through holes are formed on the base plate so as to correspond to second openings for leading out conductive parts of the female terminals respectively. Terminal holding members are respectively provided at the first through holes for contacting the female terminals respectively. The screws are inserted respectively through second through holes which are arranged so as to deviate to one side with respect to a center of gravity of a region in which the first through holes are formed. Elasticity of one of the terminal holding members which is disposed at a first position facing at least one of the second through holes in a peripheral part of the region are smaller than elasticity of another one of the terminal holding members which is disposed at a position except for the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: YAZAKI CORPORATION
    Inventors: Motohisa Kashiyama, Masanobu Oishi
  • Patent number: 8223476
    Abstract: A field rephaseable metering device is provided including at least three distribution buses including two side buses and a center bus, the center bus having a vertical center line. At least one meter socket is provided having a vertical center line offset from the vertical center line of said center bus, each meter socket including a first line terminal and a second line terminal. At least two line straps are provided, each having a first end configured for connecting with one of the first or second line terminals, and a second elongate end configured to be selectively connectable to one of the side buses associated with its line terminal or the center bus. When each line strap is positioned to connect one of the line terminals with one of the distribution buses, a longitudinal axis of each line strap is substantially perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of each distribution bus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Siemens Industry, Inc.
    Inventors: Fan Zhang, Brian J. Rusch, Arthur Kevin Shumate, James R. Tirrell, Carey D. Harnois, Robert E. Henry, Jr.
  • Patent number: 8210871
    Abstract: Embodiments of electronic accessories for digital music players are disclosed herein. Other examples and related methods are also disclosed herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2012
    Assignee: Belkin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Thorben Neu, Vincent Razo, David A. Kleeman
  • Publication number: 20120164876
    Abstract: An improved plug connector (100) is disclosed. It includes: a generally U-shaped contact (102) including a first vertical leg (104), a second vertical leg (106) and a horizontal leg (108) connecting the first vertical leg (104) and the second vertical leg (106), the first vertical leg (104) being longer than the second vertical leg (106); and a retention block 110 connected to both sides (112) and (114) of the horizontal leg (108) configured to support the U-shaped contact (102). This design can stand up to the harsh environment that it will be exposed to and will provide improved resistance to failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: MOTOROLA-MOBILITY, INC.
    Inventors: Pongpinit Towashiraporn, Paul B. Crosbie, Gaurav Gupta, Maninder S. Sehmbey, Michael F. Spence
  • Patent number: 8187026
    Abstract: A mounting portion is configured to mount thereon a first coupler provided with a pair of engagement arms having an elastic force in a width increasing direction. The mounting portion includes a pair of support members. The pair of support members each have a support portion, an inclined portion, a first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion. A spacing between the second engagement portions is larger than a widthwise dimension of the first coupler which is taken on when the engagement arms are displaced into a position at which the widthwise dimension of the first coupler is minimized. A space allowing the first and second couplers in a state of being coupled to each other to be placed therein is provided on a downstream side of the mounting portion in a removing direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Sharp Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventor: Hiroshi Tachiki
  • Patent number: 8180087
    Abstract: A microphone comprises a three-pin socket, a first USB socket and a USB adapter. The first USB socket is fixed within the three-pin socket. The three-pin socket comprises an inserted block and three pins. The three pins are fixed on the inserted block. The first USB socket is embedded in the inserted block. The USB adapter comprises a USB plug which matches the first USB socket and a second USB socket which has a different dimension from the first USB socket. The USB plug and the second USB socket are connected electrically. The microphone can be normally used at all occasions. The dimension of the finished product is reduced so as to save a very large space. The microphone can be electrically connected with a USB data line with a USB plug having a different dimension from the first USB socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Inventor: Ying Jui Wu
  • Publication number: 20120115355
    Abstract: An appliance installation device for connection of an electrical appliance to a power supply system comprising a connecting unit for electrical connection of the appliance installation device to the power supply system, a housing, a mounting frame which has at least one aperture opening open on two sides, wherein the connecting unit, the mounting frame and the housing each form an individual module and the individual modules are connected to one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: EPCOS AG
    Inventors: Peter Kondor, Andras Szekeres
  • Publication number: 20120108101
    Abstract: The invention relates to a movable connection method of a chain line type rotary socket and the rotary socket thereof. The rotary socket is as follows: a socket port is arranged on each rotary chain link, and a plurality of chain links are connected in series through rotary sleeves (1) to form a chain. Electrical appliance plug-in pieces (3) are arranged in all the chain links, the rotary sleeves (1) are hinged outside the chain links, conductors connected with the electrical appliance plug-in pieces (3) are arranged in the rotary sleeves (1) respectively, and the adjacent two chain links can rotate mutually.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2010
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventor: Kan Hu
  • Publication number: 20120094525
    Abstract: A communication plug is described. The communication plug has a communication cable with a plurality of conductors, a plug housing, and a cable manager partially enclosed within the plug housing. The cable manager has a load bar with a plurality of holes, a first cable management section connected to the load bar via a first hinge, and a second cable management section connected to the load bar via a second hinge. The first and second cable management sections are configured to fold together and partially enclose the cable before the cable manager is inserted into the plug housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2011
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: PANDUIT CORP.
    Inventors: Keith S. Maranto, Satish I. Patel, Robert E. Fransen, Michael G. Dragisic, JR.
  • Patent number: 8152561
    Abstract: A holder is capable of providing flexible support for the connector of a flexible printed circuit board, and has particular applicability for battery recharging cradles for a mobile computing device or hand-held scanner. The holder comprises a receptacle having a rear wall and two side walls, along with protrusions to slidably retain the connector therein. The rear wall connects, using a radiused bend, to a connecting wall, which may form an acute angle relative to the rear wall, and which may neck down to improve rotational capability. The connecting wall transitions, using a radiused bend, to a transverse wall, and from its ends are two cantilever straps extending towards the receptacle, and thereby forming an acute angle relative to the connecting wall. An upward protruding boss on the end of each strap aids translational and rotational flexibility, where the holder is mounted to a surface using orifices in the bosses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Inventor: Wang Shyun Long
  • Publication number: 20120083153
    Abstract: A multifunctional accessory for a mobile device, in one example embodiment, comprises an anterior assembly, which includes a plurality of sides and an anterior aperture for viewing and providing access to the mobile device, with the plurality of anterior sides and the anterior aperture forming an anterior recess. The accessory further comprises a posterior assembly including a plurality of posterior sides and a posterior panel, with the plurality of posterior sides and the posterior panel forming a posterior recess, wherein the anterior and posterior recesses accommodate the mobile device. The accessory further comprises a hinge assembly to pivotally couple the anterior assembly and the posterior assembly at one or more of the plurality of anterior sides and the plurality of posterior sides, with the hinge assembly allowing the anterior assembly and the posterior assembly to pivot about each other along one or more edge axes securing the mobile device at an adjustable viewing angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2010
    Publication date: April 5, 2012
    Inventor: HEATHER SCHMIDT
  • Publication number: 20120058671
    Abstract: A connector support system for an automation system device is provided. The connector support system includes a device housing configured to hold a printed circuit board with a connector coupled to the printed circuit board. The connector support system also includes one or more support members coupled to a surface of the housing, wherein the one or more support members are configured to support the connector relative to the housing and configured to resist an overturning moment tending to remove the connector from the printed circuit board.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2011
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: ROCKWELL AUTOMATION ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS CENTER PTE. LTD.
    Inventor: Soon Seng Kang
  • Publication number: 20120045929
    Abstract: A PALS compliant routing system includes flexible fabric cabling routed through the webbing of a PALS grid. A first connector or device is coupled to the cabling. Other connectors coupled to the cabling subsystem include a retention mechanism configured to retain them in the channels of the PALS webbing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Inventors: Richard Streeter, Brian Farrell
  • Publication number: 20120003866
    Abstract: A connector has a mating portion matable with a mating connector. The connector is provided with a plurality of contacts and a holder member holding the plurality of contacts arrayed in a pitch direction. The mating portion has an upper surface, a lower surface, and a tip potion. Each of the plurality of contacts includes a contacting part and a folded part. The contacting part is exposed on the upper surface of the mating portion. The contacting part extends frontward and has a front end. The front end is exposed on the tip potion of the mating portion. The folded part is folded backward from the front end of the contacting part and has a rear end as an embedment part. The holder member has a plate portion defining an external shape of the mating portion. The embedment part is embedded in the plate portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: JAPAN AVIATION ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY,LIMITED
    Inventor: Takahiro YAMAJI
  • Publication number: 20110318943
    Abstract: A loading device comprises a frame defining opposite top, bottom face, and a number of mounting holes extending through both the faces; a loading plate and a lever pivotally connected on the frame respectively, the loading plate being able to be locked on the frame by the lever; a number of screw members passing through corresponding mounting holes; a number of connecting members located below the bottom face of the frame and engaging with corresponding screw member; and a number of reinforcing members disposed between the bottom face and the connecting members for limiting movement of the frame relative to the connecting members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2011
    Publication date: December 29, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventor: SHUO-HSIU HSU
  • Publication number: 20110294342
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a connector housing having at least one contact cavity and an interchange port. A power contact is held by the connector housing within the contact cavity. The power contact is configured to conduct electrical power. An interchangeable signal module is separably mounted to the connector housing such that at least a portion of the signal module is held within the interchange port of the connector housing. The signal module includes an insulator holding a signal contact that is configured to conduct electrical data signals.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: TYCO ELECTRONICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Kimberly Anne DeBock, Robert Charles Flaig, Graham Harry Smith, JR.
  • Publication number: 20110294343
    Abstract: Electric connector, including first and second connector parts which can be coupled to each other and comprise first and second contact elements, and first and second supports, respectively, which support the first and second connector parts, respectively, and can be assembled to each other by means of a screw- or bayonet-fitting. The first connector part comprises a resilient support structure, a proximal end thereof being made integral with the first support, and a distal end thereof supporting the first contact element. The second connector part comprises an abutment ring which is suitable to be slidingly engaged by the first contact element during the fitting between the first and second supports. The second contact element is located at a limited circumferential arc of the abutment ring, and a stop projection is provided which is suitable to stop the first contact element at the second contact element in order to provide the coupling with the connector parts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: PE. GAS. US. S.R.L.
    Inventors: Luigi ALARIA, Angelo CANAVERA
  • Publication number: 20110290303
    Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for electrically connecting a junction box of a photovoltaic (PV) module to an electrical cable of a power distribution system. The electrical connector includes a housing extending along a central longitudinal axis from a cable segment to a mating segment. The housing has an intermediate segment that extends between the cable and mating segments. The intermediate segment includes a flange. The housing is configured to be mounted to a frame for the PV module. An electrical contact is held by the housing and is configured to establish an electrical connection between the junction box and the electrical cable. A biasing mechanism extends over the intermediate segment of the housing. The biasing mechanism extends from a flange end to a frame end. The flange end is engaged with the flange of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Michael Weldon, Kyle D. Thompson
  • Patent number: 8062060
    Abstract: The invention relates to an interface element to be fixed on and/or in an interface element holder of an electrical appliance, which element includes a hard component portion. The invention provides a positioning portion which is formed from an elastic material and makes it possible for the hard component portion to move relative to the interface element holder as a result of deformation. The invention also relates to an interface element holder and to an electrical appliance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Robert Bosch GmbH
    Inventor: Marcin Rejman
  • Publication number: 20110275241
    Abstract: A packaging tray (100) for accommodating an electrical connector (200) which has a central conductor (60) having a conductive tail (65) at a first level and an outer conductor (50) having a grounding tail (53) at a different second level, includes a cavity (10) defining a bottom wall (20), and opposite first and second side walls (310, 320). The first side wall defines a first indentation (311) for accommodating the grounding tail of the outer conductor. The second side wall defines a second indentation (321) for accommodating the conductive tail of the central conductor. The second indentation has a bottom face at a first level. The first indentation has a bottom face (313) at a different second level.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2011
    Publication date: November 10, 2011
    Applicant: HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.
    Inventors: JIN-JIANG ZHANG, ZHENG-HUA XU