Abstract: A contact member includes, an outer conductor including a mating interface section that includes a front end of the outer conductor, a termination section including a rear end of the outer conductor, and a middle section therebetween joining the mating interface and termination sections; an inner conductor received in the mating interface section; and a protective insulator including a main portion received in the mating interface section of the outer conductor and supporting the inner conductor and including an end portion configured for closed entry mating. The end portion has an end face extending outside of the front end of the outer conductor.

Abstract: A cable harness grommet for installation in an aircraft interior component, and method of installing the same. The cable harness grommet seals a honeycomb panel cut-out and seals the cable harness itself as the cable harness passes through the cut-out by way of an aperture in the cable harness grommet. The honeycomb panel cut-out is enclosed by the cable harness grommet such that the cable harness grommet closes and seals the honeycomb panel cut-out and the aperture around the cable harness itself, both in compliance with applicable airworthiness requirements.

Abstract: A ceiling fan or ceiling fan assembly can include a motor to rotatably drive a set of fan blades. The set of fan blades are attached to the motor via a blade iron, which mounts the blades to a rotating rotor of the motor. A grommet is provided within holes of the blades, between the blade and a fastener, to reduce vibration and improve dampening at the junction between the blades and the motor. Multiple flanges are formed at the end of each grommet. The multiple flanges provide for improved compressibility to improve ease of installation, which resisting sliding of the grommet from the holes in the blades.

Abstract: A contact member includes, an outer conductor including a mating interface section that includes a front end of the outer conductor, a termination section including a rear end of the outer conductor, and a middle section therebetween joining the mating interface and termination sections; an inner conductor received in the mating interface section; and a protective insulator including a main portion received in the mating interface section of the outer conductor and supporting the inner conductor and including an end portion configured for closed entry mating. The end portion has an end face extending outside of the front end of the outer conductor.

Abstract: An aerosol generation device may include a case: a carrier coupled to the case; and a plurality of terminals coupled to the carrier and including one end in contact with a power source external to the case and the other end extending and protruding from the one end to an inside of the case.

Abstract: A mount assembly includes a core, an elastomeric member connected to the core, and a clip connected to the elastomeric member. In embodiments, the clip may be configured to connect the mount assembly to a mating component. Embodiments of a clip may include a plurality of support members and a plurality of clip portions. A clip for a mount assembly may include a flange, a base, a plurality of support members extending in an axial direction between the flange and the base, and a plurality of clip portions extending from the base toward and short of the flange.

Abstract: A terminal block is provided with a conductive member including a relay portion extending in an extending direction from a device side and a connecting portion extending in a direction perpendicular to the extending direction and to be electrically connected to a mating conductive member, and a housing for integrally holding the conductive member. The housing includes a resin portion for molding the relay portion and a peripheral wall surrounding the resin portion. A sealing member is externally fit on the resin portion and the peripheral wall covers the sealing member from outside of the resin portion. A mating housing integrated with the mating conductive member is fit to the resin portion.

Abstract: Contact members and electrical connectors incorporating the contact members. The contact members have an outer conductor, an inner conductor, and a protective insulator that extends outside of the front end of the outer conductor for closed entry mating.

Abstract: The disclosed system may include may include (1) a power socket receptacle that (A) fits within a via of a circuit board and (B) is inserted into the circuit board through one side of the via and (2) a power socket plug that (A) fits within the power socket receptacle and (B) is screwed into the power socket receptacle through another side of the via such that the power socket receptacle and the power socket plug collectively provide electrical continuity across the via. Various other apparatuses, systems, and methods are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical assembly includes a housing at a front side of a panel that extends between mating and receiving ends. The mating end extends through an opening of the panel from the front side to a rear side of the panel. A mounting clip extends between a front end and a rear end and includes a passage therethrough that receives the mating end of the housing. First and second sides of the body define the passage and includes a locking feature extending therefrom the first side into the passage. The clip moves between unlocked and locked positions by sliding the rear end of the clip along the rear side of the panel and the body is flexed outward to allow the locking feature to bypass the housing. The mating end of the housing is coupled with an electrical connector in a locking operation to secure the housing to the panel.

Abstract: A power socket includes a main body and a latch member. The main body includes a connection seat, a receiving recess and a latching slot. The connection seat is disposed within the receiving recess and configured to electrically connect with a plug passing, when the power plug is fitted in the receiving recess along a first direction. The latching slot is in communication with the receiving recess. The latch member includes an arm slidable along the latching slot from a first position to a second position along a second direction. The arm includes at least one protrusion configured to slide into the receiving recess for engaging with a lateral wall of the power plug when the arm slides towards the second position.

Abstract: A connection arrangement includes a housing body having a connection portion, at which in each case at least one housing bearing wedge having a bearing face which is oriented at a wedge angle to an assembly direction is formed on two opposing sides; a bearing portion; and a clamping face which is formed on the bearing portion being provided at a distance from the bearing face of the at least one housing bearing wedge. The connection arrangement further includes a connection body which can be positioned on the housing body in the region of the connection portion, on which connection body at least one connection bearing wedge is provided, which has a bearing face which is oriented at the same wedge angle to the assembly direction, the bearing faces of the housing bearing wedge and of the connection bearing wedge being in contact with one another when assembled.

Abstract: A housing device for an electrical connection terminal has a terminal housing and latching systems with two latching units interacting with one another, wherein one latching unit is a latching arm connected to the terminal housing and extending out away from the terminal housing, and the second latching unit is a latching connector for interacting with the latching arm for latching. The latching connector has a latching body with a wedge-like shape in a latching direction, along a movement of the two latching units during latching. A latching toothed portion is provided on at least one transverse surface of a first of the two latching units and a meshing unit is provided on transverse surfaces of a second of the two latching units. The latching toothed portion and the meshing unit mesh with one another so as to latch in order to latch the latching units interacting with one another.

Abstract: A protective cover structure includes a protective cover that is fitted to an assembly work opening disposed in a wall of a case in which electric components are accommodated, thereby closing the opening, and a fitting detecting connector that detects that the protective cover is fitted to the assembly work opening. The fitting detecting connector includes a receptacle connector which is fixed to an interior of the case and an insertion/extraction connector which is disposed on the protective cover in a mutually insertable/extractable manner while being opposed to the receptacle connector. The receptacle connector includes a tubular housing and fitting detecting conductors in the tubular housing. The insertion/extraction connector holds a pair of detecting electrodes which are electrically conductible with the fitting detecting conductors, and is molded integrally with the protective cover.

Abstract: An improved electrical plug uses a wire receiver for connecting to electrical lines. These receivers include a hook received by a cavity, the hook having an arm for moving the hook and pressing the electrical line against an electrical contact A locking and unlocking mechanism secures a plug cover to an electrical contact holder, the cover having a number of passages and slopes for locking and unlocking the cover from the contact holder. A space adjuster mechanism is provided to fasten against a cable containing the electrical lines. A number of concentrically and uniformly arranged petals slide against each other and tighten about the cable, locking it in place.

Abstract: An electrical conductor assembly includes a connector body with a plurality of grooves disposed on a periphery of the connector body and configured to guide corresponding flying leads of a cable along the connector body from one end (“proximal end”) of the connector body to another end (“distal end”). A mountable fastener may be positioned around the cable, coupled to the connector body, and mounted to an enclosure. In this configuration, the ends of the flying leads extend beyond the distal end of the connector body in fixed, spaced, relative location from each other so that they may be terminated within the enclosure and protected from environmental contaminants outside of the enclosure. The coupling of the mountable fastener to the connector body provides strain relief on the individual flying leads by clamping insulation of the flying leads between the mountable fastener and the connector body.

Abstract: A plug connector having a housing located at a plate opening in an operating position, and the plug connector contains wires and/or braids of a cable and electrical contacts. Assembly on the plate is realized by a flange plate attached to the outside of the housing having an interior recess with an interior dimension for engaging the housing of the plug connector. The flange plate is constructed as a single piece, and one of the interior recesses has a continuous slot extending to the outside, which slot acts as a clamp slot with the interior dimension of the interior recess being made smaller by narrowing the slot, and an arrangement is provided, by which the flange plate can be pressed in and thus clamped onto the outside of the housing. Preferably, the slot is reduced by at least one clamp screw with locking threads, or a lock nut.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connecting module comprising at least one connector strip for electrically connecting wires and/or cables. The connector strip has at least one catch element and a rigid front panel. This front panel has at least one opening through which the connector strip can be partially inserted and which is cut open in the area of the catch element. The connector strip rests against the face of the front panel via a stopping edge. A securing element can be locked from the rear side of the front panel by the connector strip. This securing element is situated between the catch element and the front panel, and the closed contour of the securing element forms a stopping face on the rear side of the front panel. The securing element has an at least partially elastic design whereby being elastic in the area of the catch element. The invention also relates to a securing element suitable for the electrical connecting module.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening structure of signal connector, comprises: a connector main body, which is a round-column shaped member, an insert orifice is provided on a top end of the connector main body and a signal terminal is provided in the connector main body, a middle portion of the connector main body has a combining ring-shaped surface, a positioning slot is provided on the combining ring-shaped surface, a bottom portion of the connector main body is provided with a positioning section; the connector main body is passed through a through hole preset on a base seat of an electronic equipment and the positioning section thereof is connected to a jointing section provided at a bottom end of the through hole; and a latching ring, an arched connecting sheet is provided between a top ring member and a bottom ring member for connection, and the latching ring is sleeved on the combining ring-shaped surface via the top end of the connector main body, so the bottom end of the bottom ring member i

Abstract: The present invention relates to a fastening structure of signal connector, comprises: a connector main body, which is a round-column shaped member, an insert orifice is provided on a top end of the connector main body and a signal terminal is provided in the connector main body, a middle portion of the connector main body has a combining ring-shaped surface, a positioning slot is provided on the combining ring-shaped surface, a bottom portion of the connector main body is provided with a positioning section; the connector main body is passed through a through hole preset on a base seat of an electronic equipment and the positioning section thereof is connected to a jointing section provided at a bottom end of the through hole; and a latching ring, an arched connecting sheet is provided between a top ring member and a bottom ring member for connection, and the latching ring is sleeved on the combining ring-shaped surface via the top end of the connector main body, so the bottom end of the bottom ring member i

Abstract: A plug connector (1) with a housing (2) thereof is located at, or fed through, an opening (3) in a plate (4) in an operating position, the plate being a front plate or back plate assembly, and the plug connector contains wires and/or braids of a cable (5) and electrical contacts. Assembly on the plate (4) is realized by a flange plate (6) which can then be attached to the outside of the housing (2) and which has an interior recess (7) with an interior dimension (8) for gripping the housing (2) of the plug connector (1).

Abstract: A connector for device is for supplying power to a device accommodated in a metallic casing (C) and provided with a housing (10) to be mounted into a mount hole (H) of the casing (C) and intermediate terminals (14) connectable with a power supply side and a device side. The housing (10) is formed with a flange (12) arranged to face an outer surface of the casing (C) when the housing (10) is mounted into the mount hole (H), a ring-shaped seal (30) for surrounding the mount hole (H) over the entire circumference is mounted on a facing surface (17) of the flange (12) facing the outer surface of the casing (C), and the seal (30) is held in close contact with the facing surface (17) and the outer surface of the casing (C) to seal between these surfaces with the housing (10) mounted on the casing (C).

Abstract: A system for fastening components including a first member having a surface that defines an extruded opening and a first engagement element. The system also includes a second member disposed in proximity to the surface, the second member having an eyelet and a second engagement element. The second member is oriented such that the eyelet is axially aligned with the extruded opening and the first and second engagement elements cooperate to inhibit the second member from rotating with respect to the first member. The system also includes a threaded fastener securing the second member to the first member through engagement of the eyelet and the extruded opening.

Abstract: A lid of a fuel tank that includes a lid body constructed of a molded plastic and shaped and sized to be put in an opening formed in a wall of the fuel tank. The lid body has a first portion that is exposed to the interior of the fuel tank when the lid is put in the opening of the wall and a second portion that is projected laterally from a major portion of the lid body over a peripheral area of the opening of the wall when the lid is put in the opening of the wall. The lid further includes a wiring embedded and extending in the lid body. The wiring has a first end exposed to the outside of the lid body from the first portion of the lid body and a second end exposed to the outside of the lid body from the second portion of the lid body.

Abstract: A wiring receiver (10) that may be mounted on a towing vehicle without the use of tools. The receiver (10) broadly comprises a plurality of terminals (22) for transferring signals from the towing vehicle to a towed vehicle, a main body (20) housing the terminals (22), and a cover (24) that mates to the main body (20), thereby securing the receiver (10) to a bracket (12) of the towing vehicle. The main body (20) includes a contact surface (30) with four protrusions (34) extending through the bracket 12. The cover (24) includes a contact surface (44) having arcuate slots (54) operable to slide around the protrusions (34), thereby securing the main body (20) to the towing vehicle.

Abstract: Connection and disconnection between an apparatus and an electric wire are made by fitting an electric wire side housing in an apparatus side housing inside a mounting hole or removing the electric wire side housing from the apparatus side housing, so that the need for time-consuming work for tightening or loosening a bolt or work for attaching a cover to a terminal block or detaching the cover from the terminal block as is conventional is eliminated and workability is good. In addition, the apparatus side housing can be fixed into the mounting hole by a stopper and a retainer, so that workability is good as compared with the case of fixing the apparatus side housing by bolt tightening.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a center conductor insulator with a tapered entry for use with a coaxial cable transmission line connector that provides guiding and centering of a center conductor pin within the connector. The present invention further relates to a front sleeve assembly for use with a coaxial cable transmission line connector which incorporates a center conductor insulator with a tapered entry to guide and center a center conductor pin within the connector. The present invention also relates to a compression ring assembly for mounting a connector to a cable, the assembly having a collet engaging a tapered rear seal to compress the collet about the cable. The present invention further relates to a method of mounting a connector to a cable with a compression ring assembly incorporating a collet and tapered rear seal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for fastening and fixing an electrical component (1) on a board (5), the electrical component being at least partially enclosed by a deformable sleeve (10) that is fastened on the board (5). The electrical component (1) is fixed inside the sleeve (10) by means of a tensioning device (15) and periphery of the sleeve and the component contained therein is enclosed by the tensioning device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a center conductor insulator with a tapered entry for use with a coaxial cable transmission line connector that provides guiding and centering of a center conductor pin within the connector. The present invention further relates to a front sleeve assembly for use with a coaxial cable transmission line connector which incorporates a center conductor insulator with a tapered entry to guide and center a center conductor pin within the connector. The present invention also relates to a compression ring assembly for mounting a connector to a cable, the assembly having a collet engaging a tapered rear seal to compress the collet about the cable. The present invention further relates to a method of mounting a connector to a cable with a compression ring assembly incorporating a collet and tapered rear seal.

Abstract: A connector for signal transmission includes an inner cap, a conductive part and an outer cap. The inner cap is made of hard insulation material with a cylindrical shape, providing a central inner hole, having a small sized fitting post at a front end thereof corresponding a neck hole of an input/output hole in a distributor of a cable television line and having a reduced outer diameter at a rear end thereof so as to form a joint between the front end thereof and the rear end thereof. The conductive part is made of conductive metal, having a shape of pin at an end thereof and having a trumpet opening formed by at least two metal strips at another end thereof.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided for mounting through an aperture in a panel with floating movement between the connector and the panel. A connector housing includes a mating portion insertable from a first side of the panel, through the aperture, to a position projecting from a second side of the panel. A first projection on the housing is engageable with the first side of the panel. A spring retention cap is positioned about the mating portion on the second side of the panel and includes a second projection for engaging the second side of the panel. An extension spring has opposite ends fixed to the spring retention cap and to the housing for drawing the first projection on the housing and the second projection on the spring retention cap against the first and second sides of the panel.

Abstract: A plug-and-socket connection part for being fastened to a wall includes a contact housing, a guide sleeve extendable through a wall opening, a carrier, and a locking member. The locking member locks the guide sleeve, the contact housing, and the carrier together such that the guide sleeve and the carrier are connected to the contact housing in an axial direction free of play. The guide sleeve and the carrier each include a respective locking stop and the contact housing includes a flange. The locking member includes inner locking sections which are operable with the locking stop of the guide sleeve and the flange to prestress a support arrangement between the guide sleeve and the contact housing. The locking member includes outer locking sections which are operable with the locking stop of the carrier and the flange to prestress a support arrangement between the carrier and the contact housing.

Abstract: A device for rapidly assembling a lamp rod and a lamp seat comprises a lamp seat in a though hole aside a wire connecting box and a lamp rod inserted into the lamp seat. An extending portion is extended from the lamp seat to the though hole. The lamp seat is positioned within the wire connecting box. A limiting sheet is positioned at the lateral side of the lamp seat toward the center of the wire connecting box. The limiting sheet has a recess portion. A front end of the lamp rod has a male joint. After the lamp rod is inserted into the lamp seat; the male joint is exactly engaged with a female joint of the lamp seat so as to conduct power. The user is only necessary to insert the lamp rod into the lamp seat. No stud is necessary.

Abstract: A device for rapidly assembling a lamp rod and a lamp seat comprises a lamp seat in a though hole aside a wire connecting box and a lamp rod inserted into the lamp seat. An extending portion is extended from the lamp seat to the though hole. The lamp seat is positioned within the wire connecting box. A limiting sheet is positioned at the lateral side of the lamp seat toward the center of the wire connecting box. The limiting sheet has a recess portion. A front end of the lamp rod has a male joint. After the lamp rod is inserted into the lamp seat; the male joint is exactly engaged with a female joint of the lamp seat so as to conduct power. The user is only necessary to insert the lamp rod into the lamp seat. No stud is necessary.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a center conductor insulator with a tapered entry for use with a coaxial cable transmission line connector that provides guiding and centering of a center conductor pin within the connector. The present invention further relates to a front sleeve assembly for use with a coaxial cable transmission line connector which incorporates a center conductor insulator with a tapered entry to guide and center a center conductor pin within the connector. The present invention also relates to a compression ring assembly for mounting a connector to a cable, the assembly having a collet engaging a tapered rear seal to compress the collet about the cable. The present invention further relates to a method of mounting a connector to a cable with a compression ring assembly incorporating a collet and tapered rear seal.

Abstract: A connector (6) includes a device (11) for securing it to a bulkhead or panel (14) of an enclosure. The device comprises a steel retaining clip (11) which is pushed over each jackpost (9) of the connector (6) and engages in a slot (10). the clip retains the connector (6) against the bulkhead (14) while a mating connector is attached, without the need for any nut and bolt arrangement or bulkhead fixing screws.

Abstract: A power supply connector includes a cable receptacle, a front bulkhead insulator and a rear bulkhead insulator. The bulkhead insulators are mounted on the cable receptacle and the power supply chassis. At least one O ring is disposed between the front and rear bulkhead insulators, to seal out water. The front bulkhead insulator includes a stepped portion that mates with a stepped portion on the rear bulkhead insulator. The front bulkhead insulator provides an elongated path from the chassis to the cable receptacle. Also, an O ring is disposed between the cable receptacle and the front bulkhead insulator, to seal out water.

Abstract: A cord set including a housing and a coupling mechanism adapted to couple the housing to a structure. The cord set includes a first cord having a first end connectable to a power source and a second end connected to a plug. The cord set also includes a second cord having a first end connectable to the electrical device and a second end connectable to the plug. The housing includes a body defining an axis, an outer surface and a cavity. A first embodiment of the coupling mechanism includes axially spaced ribs extending from an outer surface of the housing body and a snap ring connectable to the structure and the housing. A second embodiment of the coupling mechanism includes a peg protruding from the housing and a lock nut with a detent for coupling the peg to the lock nut. Finally, a third embodiment of the coupling mechanism includes a saddle and cup each having a ridge that cooperates with the axial spaced ribs to couple the housing to the automobile body.

Abstract: A device for improving the shielding effectiveness of apertures used for mounting electrical component in an enclosure from Electromagnetic Interference (EMI). The device includes a hollow housing which contains and a disc with an aperture, where the disc is attached to an inner surface of the housing to define a first and second inner space. The device also includes a ferrite core which is fit into the second inner space.

Abstract: A mounting for precisely positioning a sensor on an apparatus while allowing removal and replacement without disturbing the precise positioning is shown. A single combination mechanical/electrical connector is used to fix a sensor in its mounting.

Abstract: A cord set including a housing and a coupling mechanism adapted to couple the housing to a structure. The cord set includes a first cord having a first end connectable to a power source and a second end connected to a plug. The cord set also includes a second cord having a first end connectable to the electrical device and a second end connectable to the plug. The housing includes a body defining an axis, an outer surface and a cavity. A first embodiment of the coupling mechanism includes axially spaced ribs extending from an outer surface of the housing body and a snap ring connectable to the structure and the housing. A second embodiment of the coupling mechanism includes a peg protruding from the housing and a lock nut with a detent for coupling the peg to the lock nut. Finally, a third embodiment of the coupling mechanism includes a saddle and cup each having a ridge that cooperates with the axial spaced ribs to couple the housing to the automobile body.

Abstract: A mount of an electrical connector serves to firmly mount the connector on an electrical appliance. One connector body of the electrical connector is to be fixed to a circuit board of the electrical appliance and has a housing as its outer casing whose mating connector socket is positioned in and spaced the connector opening formed in a panel plate of the electrical appliance. The mount is constructed as a clamp holder made of a resin including a fitting portion to be fitted on the outer circumference of the housing of the connector body fixed to the circuit board. The fitting portion of the clamp holder is also to be fixed to the panel plate in the state of the fitting portion being fitted on the outer circumference of the housing of the connector body so that the clamp holder made of the resin, the housing of the connector body and the panel plate are integrally fixed to one another.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting an electric/electronic device (300) to a printed circuit board (PCB) (310) of an electronic system. The printed circuit board (310) is provided with first and second openings (311 and 312, respectively). The assembly includes a connector (320) mounted on a first side of the PCB (310) and the device (300) mounted on a second side of the PCB (310), the device (300) including a bushing (302) which extends through the first opening (311) and is fastened to the connector (320) by a nut (330). Male leads (304) of the device (300) are each plugged into a female terminal opening (324) of the connector (320) through the second opening (312). The connector (320) also includes leads having first ends located in the female terminal (323) for contacting the male device leads (304), and second ends which are soldered to conductive traces formed on the PCB (310) for providing connections between the PCB (310) and the device (300). Nut (330) is used to fasten bushing (302) to connector (320).

Abstract: An installation structure can carry out a work of attaching a connector (1) to a fuel tank with one touch without using a particular equipment or requiring a great space. A holding sleeve (24) is secured to a lid plate (22) of the fuel tank with the sleeve projecting into an interior of the tank. The holding sleeve (24) is provided in its opposite outer peripheral positions with each of a pair of windows (30). An elastic clip (29) having a substantially U-shaped configuration is mounted on the holding sleeve (24) with each leg (33) of the clip (29) projecting into an interior of the sleeve (24) through each window (30). An inner connection portion (5) of the connector (1) is provided in its opposite outer peripheral position with each of a pair of engaging grooves (36). The portion (5) is also provided in its outer surface below each engaging groove (36) with an inclined guide face (38).

Abstract: A retaining nut for securing an electrical connector to the surface of a an electrical panel or bulkhead. It has an annular ring having an upper surface, a lower surface and a central bore defining an inner periphery around an inside diameter of the ring. Several flexible, spring fingers are positioned around the inner periphery of the ring and project into the central bore. Preferably the fingers are helically arranged around the inside of the ring. Several upright posts positioned around and projecting outwardly perpendicularly from the upper surface of the ring aid manual insertion and removal of the nut. In use a cylindrical shaft having external threading around an outer circumference thereof positioned through the opening of a flat sheet panel. The a retaining nut is seated on the flat sheet and attaches to the shaft by means of the fingers engaging the external threading.

Abstract: A mounting device for mounting an electrical connector to a trailer chassis for refrigerated containers comprises at least first and second clamp portions. Structure is provided for securing at least one of the clamp portions to the trailer chassis. Structure for securing the first clamp portion to the second clamp portion is provided. At least one of the first clamp portion and the second clamp portion have structure for engaging the electrical connector so as to firmly retain the electrical connector to the trailer chassis. A system and method for mounting an electrical connector and electrical cords to a trailer chassis are also disclosed.

Abstract: An adapter fixing device configured to fix an adapter on a panel comprises an upper member held attached to the panel, a lower member coupled with the upper member for fixing therebetween the adapter, and an engaging device combining together the upper member and the lower member. The present invention not only engages an adapter to a wire collecting frame but costs less than other device using the prior art does. The design of the present invention reduces the use of screws or even abandons screws which lowers the chance of losing screws. People skilled in the art will readily appreciate the design.

Abstract: In an electrical switching or control unit, several components are arranged, sealed, within a housing (24). A plug body (10) is accommodated in an aperture (14) of a collar-like front plate (13) which itself is fixed to the edge of the housing (24). The connection between the plug body (10) and the front plate (13) is made by an locking cam (21) which is inserted in grooves (18, 19) which are opposite each other in the front plate (13) and the plug body (10) and which is fixed in its position by the housing (24).

Abstract: Multiple connector interface assembly is used to connect cables to a peripheral device. The connector interface assembly includes a conductive body having a plurality of connector alignment slots. Mating female cable connectors are mounted on a printed circuit board and aligned within each connector alignment slot. Printed circuit board connectors are mounted on the rear of the printed circuit board with signal paths leading from the female cable connectors to the rear mounted printed circuit board connectors. The printed circuit board connectors are plugged directly into the motherboard of the peripheral device to eliminate the need for additional interfaces. Cable connectors are inserted in the connector alignment slots and connect with the mating female cable connectors. Thus, the connector alignment slots physically protect the cable connectors from damage due to misalignment as well as support the cable connectors.

Abstract: A wiring connection structure for a vehicle electric motor includes a plug member attached to a casing of the motor, and a socket member which is inserted into a support member fixed to the casing and is fitted into the plug member. The plug member includes a plug connected to internal wiring located in the casing, a plug guide for holding the plug, a rubber bushing for sealing the interior of the casing and a plug cover. The socket member includes a socket connected to wiring external to the motor casing and a socket tube for holding the socket.