With Opposed, Cooperating Panel Engaging Member Patents (Class 439/565)
  • Patent number: 8951065
    Abstract: A first conductive path and a battery are connected via a junction block that is provided to the battery. The junction block is provided with a second conductive path. The second conductive path is arranged at an upper side of a floor which is to be an interior side of a panel member. The first conductive path and the second conductive path are electrically connected in the vicinity of a through-hole of the panel member. A part of the first conductive path is inserted into the through-hole and then the first conductive path is connected to the second conductive path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventors: Syunya Tsuge, Hajime Kato
  • Patent number: 8858256
    Abstract: In an inner peripheral surface of metal collar fixed to a flange part of a power receiving side connector, a female screw is formed. When the flange part is attached to a connector attaching part from the outer surface side of a vehicle body, the flange part is fastened to the connector attaching part by a first male screw member inserted into the metal collar and a nut screwed to the first male screw member. When the flange part is attached to the connector attaching part from the inner surface side of the vehicle body, the flange part is fastened to the connector attaching part by a second male screw member screwed to the metal collar.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Yazaki Corporation
    Inventor: Shigeo Mori
  • Patent number: 8529291
    Abstract: A wall bushing plug connector which is to be led through and latched in a wall cutout in a housing wall, having an insulating material housing and having two sprung fastening latching arms which are arranged so as to spring outward on mutually opposite sides of the insulting material housing in opposite directions and have at least one latching edge for latching to the housing wall, and the wall bushing plug connector also having mutually opposite clamping contact sections. The sprung fastening latching arms are integrally formed on a support section opposite their free end so as to leave a clearance, with the clearance being intended to accommodate a retaining section of a mating plug connection which can be plugged onto the plug connector for connection to connection contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: WAGO Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH
    Inventor: Friedhelm Kuhlmann
  • Patent number: 8529292
    Abstract: A board connector includes a housing (20) into which a mating connector (50) is to be fit, mounting grooves (30) formed on side surfaces of the housing (20), and metal fixing fixtures (40) to be mounted into the mounting grooves (30) while the plate surfaces thereof move along the side surfaces of the housing (20) and lower ends of which are to be fixed to a board (P). Projecting locks (43, 45) project laterally along the plate surface and a bent lock (44) bent outward substantially at a right angle with respect to the plate surface are arranged vertically one above another on each lateral edge of each fixing fixture (40). On the other hand, each mounting groove (30) includes receiving surfaces (35, 36, 38) that respectively contact with the projecting locks (43, 45) and the bent locks (44) to prevent downward movements of the locks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventor: Tetsuya Aihara
  • Patent number: 8444233
    Abstract: An electronic device includes a chassis and a bracket. An opening is defined in the chassis. The opening has a first side edge and a second side edge located at opposite sides thereof. A length of the second side edge is greater than that of the first side edge. The bracket is mounted in the opening. The bracket includes a pair of first hooks and a pair of second hooks at opposite sides thereof. A distance between the pair of first hooks corresponds to the length of the first side edge. A distance between the pair of second hooks corresponds to the length of the second side edge. The pair of first hooks is engaged into the opening along the first side edge. The pair of second hooks is engaged into the opening along the second side edge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2013
    Assignees: Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Li-Fu Xu, Zhi-Guo Zhang, Chao Geng, Jun-Pu Li
  • Patent number: 8235749
    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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2012
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Steven Michael Weldon, Kyle D Thompson
  • Patent number: 7798834
    Abstract: A cable assembly (100) includes a first insulated housing (1) having at least a first mounting slot (101) and a corresponding second mounting slot (102) defined therein, a fastening member for fastening the first insulated housing and a panel together, the fastening member including a latching member (5) accommodated in the first mounting slot and anchoring plate (6) accommodated in the second mounting slot, the screw having a base portion and a shrinkable post portion integrated with the base portion, the anchoring plate defining a first through hole and a second through hole communicated with the first through hole, the post portion being larger than the second through hole and smaller than the first through hole; and the post portion of the latching member inserted into the first mounting hole and locked into the second through hole of the anchoring plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2010
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Jerry Wu
  • Publication number: 20100130058
    Abstract: A floating connector that utilizes multiple cables or ribbon cable is described, the connector has two termination ends, each with a housing and conductive terminals. The housings have a stepped configuration having at least two different levels on which free ends of the cables are terminated to the terminals of the housing. The terminals extend from the steps to terminating faces that are mate with opposing receptacle connectors. The two housing are flexibly interconnected so that they may deflect relative to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Molex Incorporated
    Inventor: Takuji Hanyu
  • Patent number: 7553188
    Abstract: An electrical connector for mounting to a panel includes a housing configured to be mounted to the panel, and a deflectable latch including a latch arm having a length extending in a longitudinal direction between a fixed end secured to the housing and a free end movable with respect to the housing. The free end has a locking finger extending therefrom. The latch arm is deflected laterally with respect to the length thereof to align the locking finger with an opening through the panel. The deflectable latch returns to a resting position once the housing is mounted to the panel, and the locking finger engages the panel when in the resting position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Neil Whiteman, Jr., Christopher David Ritter
  • Patent number: 7553168
    Abstract: An electrical connector assembly, comprises a terminal block defining a plurality of receiving passageways therein, a plurality of terminals assembled to the receiving passageways, and a fastening element assembled to the terminal block. Each terminal comprises a main portion, a tail portion extending rearward from the main portion and a contacting portion extending forwardly from the base portion. The fastening element comprises a base portion, a pair of resilient arms extending away from the base portion, and a pair of hooks formed at distal ends of the pair resilient arms.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2009
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu Zhu, Yu-San Hsiao
  • Patent number: 7268301
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 11, 2007
    Assignee: Hitachi, Ltd.
    Inventor: Hajime Hosoya
  • Patent number: 7252525
    Abstract: A connector coupling structure includes first and second connectors including housings. A raised portion is formed at a front end side of an inner surface of the second connector housing. When the first and second connectors are coupled, the raised portion contacts an outer surface of the first connector housing, forming a clearance between the outer surface of the first connector housing and an inner surface portion of the second connector housing. An inner case is slidably received in one of the connector housings. A projecting portion is formed on a side of the inner case and a notching piece having a pawl is formed on the one connector housing to be releasably engageable with the projecting portion. When the terminals and terminal-inserting holes of the two connectors are connected with one another, the inner case slides so that the engagement of the pawl and the projecting portion is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 7, 2007
    Assignee: Fujikura Ltd.
    Inventors: Takehisa Ide, Shigeru Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 7172457
    Abstract: A locking device, adapted to mount an electrical connecotor to an electronic component, comprises a body, connecting portions respectively extending from both sides of the body, and resilient arms for engaging with the electronic component downwardly extending from ends of the connecting portions. A space for accommodating elastic deformation of the resilient arms is formed among the body and the connecting portions. Alternatively, the locking device comprises a body, connecting portions respectively extending from both sides of the body, and resilient arms for engaging with the electronic component downwardly extending from ends of the connecting portions. Additionally, the locking device is provided with points of initial deformation and points of engagement, and the points of initial deformation are located outside of the points of engagement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2007
    Assignee: Lotes Co., Ltd.
    Inventor: Chin-Chi Lin
  • Patent number: 6957979
    Abstract: The present invention is a pawl latch which is adapted to be mounted to a first member, such as a closure panel of drawer face plate for releasably retaining the closure panel against an enclosure. Such drawer is suitable for implementing an electronic module which plugs into the backplane of the enclosure. The latch has spring-assisted engagement and disengagement of its pawl with the edge of an enclosure opening against which the pawl operates. This results in spring-assisted inject and eject functions for connecting and disconnecting any associate backplane connection. The latch is low profile with a narrow footprint and has an EMI and ESD event preventive coating on the surface of the housing and appropriate components thereof. A pull handle is substantially flush with the outside face of the latch housing and cooperates with a button spring activator member, when the handle is in the closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Southco, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas W. Welsh, Michael S. Bucci, Richard E. Schlack
  • Patent number: 6866542
    Abstract: A retainer clip is used for retaining a connector through an open window in a panel. The connector has a connecting portion and two engaging elements projecting in a first direction together through the open window of the panel in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. The retainer clip has an aperture through which the connecting portion and the engaging elements are projected together in a first position and are slidable in the first direction to a second position. The clip is provided with locking tabs engaging with engaging surfaces on the engaging elements to prevent the clip from falling off from the connector in the second direction. The clip is further provided with stoppers engaging with detent surfaces formed on the engaging elements to prevent the clip from easily restore from the second position to the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2005
    Assignee: Japan Aviation Electronics Industry, Limited
    Inventor: Ryusuke Murayama
  • Publication number: 20040077214
    Abstract: A bulkhead header for electrically connecting electrical connectors on first and second sides of a bulkhead having first and second surfaces and defining an opening therein includes a body configured for insertion into the bulkhead opening. The header includes at least a pair of tangs for engaging the first surface of the bulkhead. A plurality of pins are disposed in the body and extend from a flange side of the header through to a body side of the header. A flange is formed integral with the body for resting against the second surface of the bulkhead. A portion of the bulkhead is engaged between the tangs and flange to secure the header to the bulkhead. The pins provide electrical connection across the first and second surfaces of the bulkhead.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Inventors: James Turek, Kenneth G. Irish
  • Patent number: 6679726
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Patrick Tunn, Padraig McDaid, John Wallace, Joseph McCarthy, Mari Reyes, Eddie O'Neill
  • Patent number: 6609930
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2003
    Assignees: Leopold Kostal GmbH & Co. KG, ZF Friedrichshafen AG
    Inventors: Peter Epe, Gerhard Birkenmaier, Wolfgang Schmid, Hans-Joachim Martin
  • Patent number: 6599149
    Abstract: A patch panel in which an adapter and a panel can be installed on the framework of a machine with fewer components. A catch and a flange can be fitted and pegged to one another on the adapter and the panel, so when the adapter and the panel are separately positioned at the front and rear of the machine framework respectively, the catch and the flange will lock onto each other and enable the adapter and the panel to be held tightly on either side of the machine framework, thus completing the assembly without the use of any screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Surtec Industries, Inc.
    Inventor: Michael Chen
  • Publication number: 20030124908
    Abstract: A type of patch panel. The invention discloses a design in which an adapter and a panel can be installed on the framework of a machine with fewer components. The invention separately allocates the designs of a catch and a flange that can be fitted and pegged to one another on the adapter and the panel, so when the adapter and the panel are separately positioned at the front and rear of the machine framework respectively, the catch and the flange will lock onto each other and enable the adapter and the panel to be held tightly on either side of the machine framework, thus completing the assembly without the use of any screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventor: Michael Chen
  • Patent number: 6585539
    Abstract: The invention provides a simple means for preventing a panel connector from rotating. A circular attachment hole 2 opens into a panel 1, and a cylindrical hood 12 is formed on a male housing 10. An outer circumference face of this hood 12 has a flange 20 and retaining claws 22 and 23 formed thereon. A position fixing pin 3 protrudes from a hole edge of the attachment hole 2 at an innermost face thereof, and a position fixing recess 28 opens onto an outer circumference edge of the flange 20. A protrusion 31 protrudes from an anterior end of the hood 12 at a side thereof opposite the side provided with the position fixing recess 28. The male housing 10 is inclined, and the protrusion 31 is fitted into the hole edge of the attachment hole 2. Then the male housing 10 is returned to its straight state, using the protrusion 31 as a fulcrum, and the position fixing pin 3 is passed through the position fixing recess 28 from an insertion opening 29 thereof opening onto the outer circumference edge of the flange 20.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventor: Ryotaro Ishikawa
  • Patent number: 6494735
    Abstract: A computer input/output (I/O) cable plug retaining seat comprises a retaining cover and a base. The seat can be connected to a computer I/O plug, such as a well-known CENTRONICS cable plug. Four screws are used to secure the cable plug between the retaining cover and the base. A pair of fixing screws secure the retaining seat with cable plug to the rear cover of an equipment shelf so that when a channel unit slides from the card guide of the equipment shelf, the channel unit connector will be led into the guide holes by means of guide pins so that the channel unit connector is precisely aligned with the cable plug. When a user wishes to remove the channel unit from the equipment shelf, the channel unit is extracted directly without having to disconnect the cable. Thus, the objective of rapid assembly and disassembly is achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Comtrend Corporation
    Inventors: Jui-Hung Chen, Hsien-Chien Li, Chi-Wen Chen
  • Patent number: 6471543
    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.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 1997
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2002
    Assignee: Matra BAe Dynamics (UK) Limited
    Inventors: David Balcombe, John Boocock
  • Patent number: 6435906
    Abstract: An electrical connector for assembly on a printed circuit board, the electrical connector having connecting elements for connecting the electrical connector at least electrically to the printed circuit board, and including an anchoring device for mechanically connecting the electrical connector to the printed circuit board, the anchoring device including a multiplicity of anchoring elements arranged side by side and formed so as to be solderable to the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Tyco Electronics Logistics AG
    Inventor: Jacques Longueville
  • Patent number: 6361242
    Abstract: A connector security latching mechanism for enabling the quick and easy mounting of a connector includes a connector bracket for positioning at least one connector. The connector bracket includes a first end and a second end. A housing bracket for receiving the connector bracket in a predetermined orientation. The housing bracket includes a first end and a second end. A latching mechanism is provided on at least one of the first end and the second end of the connector bracket for enabling a latch to normally engage and lock with at least one of the first end and the second end of the housing bracket. A tool is provided for permitting the disconnection of the latching mechanism from the housing bracket. The tool permits authorized personnel to disengage the latching mechanism for removal of the connector bracket from the housing bracket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2002
    Assignee: Avaya Technology Corp.
    Inventor: Bassel Hage Daoud
  • Patent number: 6049965
    Abstract: A multi-head machine tool for machining a workpiece into an article has a head that holds a workpiece and that rotates the workpiece. A multi-head tool attachment is capable of machining a plurality of working sites on the workpiece during rotation of the workpiece simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2000
    Assignee: Liberty Research Company, Inc.
    Inventor: Derrick Perkins, Jr.
  • Patent number: 6000965
    Abstract: A retaining device (200) for fixing a connector (10) on a printed circuit board includes a main body (210) including a first edge (212) and a second edge (214) substantially perpendicular to the first edge (212). A first engaging portion (220) is projected from the first edge (212) of the main body (210) and firmly fixed in the connector (10) via barbs (2202). A guiding and positioning portion (230) is projected from the main body (210) for guiding and positioning the main body (210) in the connector (10). A second engaging portion (240) is extended from the second edge (214) of the main body (10) and it is engaged to the printed circuit board.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 14, 1999
    Assignee: Hon Hai Precision Ind. Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-San Hsiao, Li-Ming Po, Yu-Chien Hsiao
  • Patent number: 5941730
    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).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 24, 1999
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Takahiro Uchiyama, Shinji Ogawa
  • Patent number: 5779500
    Abstract: A hood member 12 of a snap-fit male electrical connector 10 is inserted and retained in a through hole 21 of a panel 20. A locking arm 15, having a resilient retaining claw 16 is provided on the peripheral wall face of the hood member 12. A guard 17 is formed in front of the stopping claw 16, so that even if a female connector 30 is pushed diagonally and makes contact with the guard 17, the locking arm 15 is prevented from being bent downwards, thereby accidentally releasing the connector 10 from the through hole 21.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 14, 1998
    Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.
    Inventors: Koichiro Tokuwa, Hitoshi Okumura
  • Patent number: 5622511
    Abstract: A floating connector housing has an attachment area for attaching a first connector. The floating connector housing also has two or more flanges for connecting the floating connector housing to a fixed surface. The two or more flanges allow the floating connector to have limited movement within the plane of the fixed surface. The floating connector housing also has one or more alignment pins for aligning the floating connector housing to allow the first connector to couple to a second connector. The floating connector housing can be used to turn a non-floating connector into a floating connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 1995
    Date of Patent: April 22, 1997
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventor: Brian S. Jarrett
  • Patent number: 5607324
    Abstract: An electric connection for an element arranged in a liquid-carrying component and from which at least one electric line leads to an outside contact of a plug housing which is contained in a frame of the component is provided. The plug housing of a connector plug is held in the frame using a bow-shaped spring. A bow-shaped spring is laterally fitted from an exterior side onto the frame. The frame is provided with recesses into which legs of the bow-shaped spring project and, in each case, reach over one stop respectively of the plug housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 4, 1997
    Assignee: Behr Thomson-Dehnstoffregler GmbH & Co.
    Inventors: Roland Saur, Barbu Frunzetti
  • Patent number: 5593318
    Abstract: An electrical receptacle assembly for attachment to a luminaire housing comprises a housing defining a plurality of contact seating channels extending therethrough along axes parallel to a contact member insertion axis, electrical contact members being seated in the housing channels individually along the axes parallel to the contact member insertion axis. A clamp member is joined to the housing by a threaded fastener. The housing defines an anti-rotation member resident in the clamp member which prevents the clamp member from rotational movement relative to the housing upon tightening the threaded fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 14, 1997
    Assignee: Thomas & Betts Corporation
    Inventors: Edward B. Bilson, Mark T. Wedell, Thomas A. Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 5389010
    Abstract: Connectors for electrical components include a support base having an edge which defines an open space, and an electrically insulated socket member connected to the support base within the defined open space for holding and establishing electrical connection with the electrical component. The socket member includes opposed pair of side walls, an upper wall and a lower wall which collectively establish an open-ended interior space. At least one clamp connector is disposed in a rearward end of the interior space and is coupled to the socket member for receiving a terminal portion of an electrical component inserted into a forward end of the interior space so as to connect the electrical component electrically to an external circuit. Opposed pairs of separated upper and lower locking tabs are formed on either the side walls of said socket member or the support base, and project outwardly therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 1993
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1995
    Assignee: Daiichi Denso Buhin Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tsunesuke Takano, Kouichi Sinzawa
  • Patent number: 5318459
    Abstract: A quick disconnect electrical coupler for connecting an electrical cable, or cord, to circuitry in a closed housing forms a sealed, high strength, impact resistant connection between the housing and a flexible conduit within which the electrical lead is disposed. The quick disconnect electrical coupler includes a conduit adapter in sealed engagement about an aperture in the housing which is coupled to the conduit by means of a threadable compression connection. Electrical leads coupled to circuitry in the housing terminate in a plurality of conductive pins disposed within an inner connector housing adapted for mating engagement with a conventional socket-type lead connector coupled to the electrical cable. A connector adapter is disposed about the inner connector housing and within the conduit adapter and is in sealed engagement with these two components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1992
    Date of Patent: June 7, 1994
    Inventor: Winston E. Shields
  • Patent number: 5302138
    Abstract: An electrical coupler is adapted for connecting a multi-lead cable to circuitry, such as a senor circuit, in a closed housing. The coupler includes an inner threaded multi-pin quick disconnect cable connector disposed within a barbed cylindrical hose fitting which is inserted in an aperture in a housing wall and forms a watertight seal about the aperture. A reinforcing plate may be attached to the hose fitting on the inner surface of the housing wall to strengthen the installation. A vinyl or rubber hose is affixed to the barbed end of the hose fitting by means of a suitable clamp to environmentally seal the inner electrical connector from liquid and gas containments. The electrical coupler is easily disconnected such as for connecting another senor to the cable and provides a fluid-proof, rugged, quick disconnect electrical coupling through a solid structure such as a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: April 12, 1994
    Inventor: Winston E. Shields
  • Patent number: 5259788
    Abstract: Disclosed is a connector for wiring in a vehicle that incorporates: a connector body consisting of either a male or a female connector attached to a terminal end of a harness; engagement projections formed on the periphery of the connector body and engaging with at least the two side edges of a hole in a vehicle panel; and a movable piece pressed into contact with the inside surface of the hole in the vehicle panel. Due to the repulsion spring force thereof, the movable piece thereby firmly engages the engagement projections with the hole in the vehicle panel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 1993
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1993
    Assignees: The Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd., Omi Densen Kabushiki Kaisha
    Inventors: Katsuhiko Nishimura, Kouichi Ogawa
  • Patent number: 5228865
    Abstract: Electrical connector (2) is mounted in a cut out (65) in a mounting panel (66) by means of a pair of straps (82) which are secured to the rear face of the panel by means of bolts (84) the connector (2) has opposite coplanar flanges (22). The straps (82) have portions (92) which project away from the panel (66). The flanges (22) of the connector (2) are slideably received between the inner faces (94) of the straps (82) and are also spaced from the ends of the straps so that the connector is capable of both up and down and tilting movement with respect to the panel (66).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 1993
    Date of Patent: July 20, 1993
    Assignee: The Whitaker Corporation
    Inventors: George H. Douty, David J. Fabian, John M. Landis
  • Patent number: 5205755
    Abstract: Electrical connector (2) is mounted in a cut out (65) in a mounting panel (66) by means of a pair of straps (82) which are secured to the rear face of the panel by means of bolts (84) the connector (2) has opposite coplanar flanges (22). The straps (82) have portions (92) which project away from the panel (66). The flanges (22) of the connector (2) are slideably received between the inner faces (94) of the straps (82) and are also spaced from the ends of the straps so that the connector is capable of both up and down and tilting movement with respect to the panel (66).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 1992
    Date of Patent: April 27, 1993
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: George H. Douty, David J. Fabian, John M. Landis
  • Patent number: 5105339
    Abstract: An arrangement for retaining a printed circuit board on a frame is disclosed. Connectors are mounted on the printed circuit board and have electrical connection pins connected to electrical conductors in the printed circuit board. The connectors are elongate and have end portions bearing against the front of the printed circuit board. The frame has holders coacting with the end portions, and these holders retain the connectors and the printed circuit board. The frame has a tongue engaging against the front of the end portion, and a movable support is kept in engagement against the back of the printed circuit board behind the tongue with the aid of a screw. The forces occurring when a means complementary to the connector is connected to the connector are transferred to the frame by the connector, and the printed circuit board can thus be made thin.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1989
    Date of Patent: April 14, 1992
    Assignee: Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson
    Inventors: Rolf T. Olsson, Bjorn T. Kassman, Karl-Gustaf Olsson, Stig C. Ernolf
  • Patent number: 5066247
    Abstract: An electrical wiring system for use in construction of buildings consisting of fittings moulded of a dielectric material with internal circuitry and wire attachments that can be quickly and easily installed in round holes in panel materials of varying thicknesses by means of a metal clip. These fittings connected to each other with BX cable provide a foolproof installation that is impossible to short out and can be accomplished by labor not skilled in electrical wiring. Not only is the labor cost involved in installing this system reduced, but the material costs are also greatly reduced compared with the costs of conventional wiring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 19, 1991
    Inventor: James F. Watson
  • Patent number: 4863398
    Abstract: An adapter for establishing electrical connections such as telephone or data line connections includes a face plate sized to fit through a corresponding aperture in a wall panel and a back plate larger than the aperture to abut the rear of the wall panel. A bracket is received about the face plate from the front of the panel. The bracket includes upper and lower projections which are received in corresponding aligned slots on the face plate for mounting the adapter to the face plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 1989
    Date of Patent: September 5, 1989
    Assignee: Keptel, Inc.
    Inventors: George R. Steenton, Rick R. Marks
  • Patent number: 4836804
    Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plurality of contacts retained within a housing formed by an inner closure and an outer sleeve. The inner closure is formed of identical mating sections which are retained in a closed condition by the outer sleeve, and which, when separated from the outer sleeve, can be non-destructively opened to provided access to the electrical contacts.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 1988
    Date of Patent: June 6, 1989
    Assignee: London Harness & Cable Corp.
    Inventors: Norman H. London, Leonard S. Greene, Lee J. Falgoust
  • Patent number: 4822293
    Abstract: A sealing assembly for protecting the exposed components of a mounted electrical connector from the environment provides a seal between a connector backshell and a mounting plate to which the connector is mounted. The bell housing sealing assembly generally comprises a tubular member having a bottom end and a top end, the member being of sufficient inside diameter and length for surrounding an electrical connector having a backshell between the connector backshell and a mounting plate to which the connector is mounted; a top seal for sealing between the top end of the tubular member and the backshell of the surrounded connector; and a bottom seal for sealing between the bottom end of the tubular member and the mounting plate. The sealing assembly is threadably attached to either the connector backshell or, preferably, to the receptacle mounting nut. A second embodiment employs a force fit double lip seal as a top seal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 1987
    Date of Patent: April 18, 1989
    Assignee: General Dynamics, Pomona Division
    Inventor: Michael H. Robson
  • Patent number: 4813885
    Abstract: A wiring harness assembly includes an electrical connector terminated to a cable including several electrical conductors. The connector is mounted in a cavity defined between front, rear and side walls of a retainer including snap mounting structure for securing the retainer in a panel opening. A connector doorway in a retainer side wall permits the connector to be loaded into the side wall in a direction transverse to the connector mating direction, and the rear wall prevents contact mating forces from pushing the connector from the retainer. The connector is releasably retained in the cavity, and can be removed in the transverse direction for repair or replacement. The connector has freedom of movement within the retainer to facilitate automated assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1989
    Assignee: Molex Incorporated
    Inventors: Stephen A. Colleran, Lawrence E. Geib
  • Patent number: 4812133
    Abstract: A floating first electrical connector 11 (such as a receptacle) has a plurality of contacts adapted to mate with complementary contacts carried by a second electrical connector 21 (such as a plug). The receptacle 11 has a limited floating movement within the plane of an opening 12 in a panel 13 (of a power supply or other electrical apparatus) and a retaining clip 17 is snapped over the receptacle 11 (from externally of the power supply) to releasably secure the receptacle 11 on the panel 13, yet accommodate the limited floating movement of the receptacle 11. The receptacle 11 is retained by the retaining clip 17, externally of the power supply, but the receptacle 11 is only accessibly internally of the power supply. The arrangement permits a smooth engagement between the contacts on the plug 21 and receptacle 11, respectively, either by an axial sliding movement or by a relative angular movement therebetween.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1988
    Date of Patent: March 14, 1989
    Assignee: AMP Incorporated
    Inventors: David S. Fleak, William H. Rose, Attalee S. Taylor
  • Patent number: 4778949
    Abstract: A wire entrance fitting for eliminating leakage through a side wall of a tank has a tubular member which is externally threaded at opposed ends. Plural, threaded members are received in the tubular member and extend through an encapsulating, generally inert material. A first end of the threaded members receives an exposed wire from a cathodic protection system positioned in the tank for inhibiting corrosion, is crimped thereto, and sealingly encapsulated by a resinous material. A second end of the threaded members extends outwardly from the tank for connection to an external power supply. A flange is disposed along the tubular member and extends outwardly therefrom. The flange facilitates receipt of a junction box in one arrangement and positions an elastomeric seal member along an inner face of the tank side wall in a second arrangement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 1987
    Date of Patent: October 18, 1988
    Assignee: Corrpro Companies, Inc.
    Inventors: Otto J. Esterle, Richard J. Kochilla
  • Patent number: 4764127
    Abstract: An electrical connector for an audio product, such as an amplifier and a loudspeaker, comprises a rod-shaped body and a clamping sleeve; the rod-shaped body having a rear portion, a front portion and an intermediate portion; the rear portion having an axial hole at its end, a segment of the end being ground away from the side to form a solder lug, and having male threads between the end and the intermediate portion; the intermediate portion having a flange and a knurled segment between the flange and the male threads of the rear portion; the front portion having a slot across its diameter and an axial hole in the slot, both of which extend from its end substantially to the flange, and having a cylindrical segment adjacent the flange and having a wider segment with male threads and a tapered end; the clamping sleeve having female threads engageable with the male threads of the front portion of the rod-shaped body and having an internal tapered end adjacent the female threads and engageable with the tapered end
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 16, 1988
    Assignee: Edison Price Incorporated
    Inventor: Edison A. Price
  • Patent number: 4747786
    Abstract: A coaxial cable connector a body of which has, on one surface, a receptacle including first and second terminal members for electric connection thereto of an end plug of a coaxial cable and, on other surfaces, means for mounting the connector, in common, to a generally used mounting frame for house wiring modules, to be contributive to simplification of house wiring works and prevention of any deterioration of the electric connection.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1987
    Date of Patent: May 31, 1988
    Assignee: Matsushita Electric Works, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hideo Hayashi, Yasushi Nishioka
  • Patent number: 4746302
    Abstract: An insulating bolt is disclosed herein for use in supporting signs on walls comprising a hollow threaded shaft having a channel disposed on the shaft to receive a grounding strap which is laid in the channel. The end of the grounding strap conforms to the end of the shaft of the bolt for engaging into the end of an armored cable thus providing grounding means from the sign back to the power source. A slide locking nut having a raised shoulder for sliding in the channel is provided for positioning and holding the bolt in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 1986
    Date of Patent: May 24, 1988
    Inventor: Charles E. Brown
  • Patent number: 4669804
    Abstract: A boxless wiring installation in which a wall switch or a duplex electrical receptacle may be mounted with snap action within and on a support member which is mounted by means of swing-out wall clamps to a wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 1985
    Date of Patent: June 2, 1987
    Assignee: Eagle Electric Mfg. Co., Inc.
    Inventor: Ronald G. Munroe