Abstract: An attachment unit interface electrical connector which includes a slide latch which is moveable between open and close positions utilizing a pivotally mounted tab member. The pivotally mounted tab member is mounted onto the slidably mounted latch so that the latch member is accessible even when the attachment unit interface female connector is attached to a male connector in an area of confinement.

Abstract: A connector/socket combination to be installed in a motor vehicle. The combination includes a socket with a slot on two opposing sides thereof, a connector and a holder. The holder includes at least two webs for receiving the socket therebetween, and a projection on at least one end of the two webs. The webs are positioned within the slots of the socket and the projection engages the connector after the connector has been joined to the socket, whereby the socket and connector are immobilized by the holder.

Abstract: A power distribution system is disclosed for electrification of modular wall panels. The distribution system includes a track along a wall panel, a plurality of electrical power lines running along the track and defining a plurality of power distribution circuits, and a plug-receiving receptacle mounted adjacent the power lines for interconnection therewith. The invention contemplates receptacle contacts mounted on the receptacle, a plurality of circuit contacts interconnected with the power lines, and a plurality of interchangeable circuit control modules for selectively interchangeably interconnecting the plug-receiving receptacle with different power distribution circuits. The interchangeable circuit control modules include a plurality of control contacts of different arrays engageable between the receptacle contacts and different ones of the circuit contacts.

Abstract: The electrical connector (4) is mounted to float in a back panel (P2) of a drawer containing a power supply distribution module. The panel has a T-shaped cut out (178) therein, the cut out having a transverse part (182) and a perpendicular part (180). The housing (100) of the connector (4) has upper flanges (144) projecting from opposite sides thereof, lower flanges (146) also projecting from opposite sides thereof, and a top flange (150). The upper flanges (144) disposed forwardly of the lower flanges (146) and the top flange (150).

Abstract: An electrical connector housing (100) is mounted to float in a back panel (P2) of a drawer. The panel has a T-shaped cut out (178). The housing (100) has upper flanges (144) lower flanges (146) and a top flange (150). In order to mount the connector hosing (100) to the panel, the upper flanges (144) are inserted through the transverse part (182) of the cut out (178) and the housing (100) is then moved along the perpendicular part (180) of the cut out, so that the upper flanges (144) engage the front face of the panel (P2) and the lower flanges (146) engage the rear face of the panel (P2), to retain the connector in the cut out (178). The top flange (150) has one or more sockets (152) and in the, or each, socket (152) a panel lock member (162) having a pnael lock (176). The, or each, panel back member (162) is latched in a retracted position in the socket (152).

Abstract: A mounting device (40) for mounting electrical connectors (10) in a cut-out (32) in a panel (30) without using separate fastening members is disclosed. The mounting device (40) includes a rigid plate (70) attached to each of two opposite sides (22) of the connector (10) and a resilient wing attached to each side (22) in spaced relation to the plate (70) for receiving the panel (30) therein. Bosses (54) on the wings (42) enter windows (34) in the panel (30) to secure the electrical connector (10) in the panel (30).

Abstract: A waterproof connecting structure for a connector in a hole of a panel is disclosed which comprises connector elements connected to electric cords, respectively, and fitted to each other in an opposed manner; a waterproof grommet provided near one of the connector elements; a connector holder which is secured in the hole in a watertight manner with a first seal on the peripheral portion of the holder and conjoined at one side of the holder to the other one of the connector elements and has an opening and grommet fitting portions at the other side of said holder; and a cover for closing the opening with a second seal in a watertight manner.

Abstract: A switch and terminal assembly has a casing with a plurality of walls defining a switch means accommodating chamber within the casing. A plurality of terminals are associated with the casing along one of the wall means, and at least some terminals have a pair of electrical connector sections arranged in row formation, respectively. One of the electrical connector sections extends only beyond the one wall, and the other of the electrical connector sections extends beyond both the one wall and another of the walls adjacent the one wall, respectively. A dynamoelectric machine is also disclosed.

Abstract: A multi plane connector system is formed by a header assembly mounted on at least one side of a circuit board and a connector commoning terminals of header assemblies on adjacent circuit boards. The terminals of the header assemblies can either be through-the-board mounted or surface mounted in either a soldered or spring loaded condition. The connector preferably includes latching means and can be back plane or ground plane mounted.

Abstract: A floating electrical connector for rack and panel connector systems capable of being inserted into and reliably retained within an opening in a panel without tools and without separate fastening elements. The connector includes a connector housing having first and second transverse slots on opposed first and second sides of the housing within which portions of the opening defining edge of the panel extend when the connector is mounted to the panel for longitudinally retaining the connector on the panel while permitting limited longitudinal movement of the connector relative to the panel. The connector also includes first and second retention means for laterally retaining the first and second sides of the connector in the opening while permitting limited lateral movement of the connector relative to the panel. The connector is mountable within a limited space on a panel and can withstand substantial forces encountered while being mated with or disconnected from a complementary connector.