Abstract: A fastening device for detachable holding of an electrical distributor (2) by latching, with a base plate (3) and with two latch mechanisms (4) which project vertically away from the base plate (3). Several openings (5, 5?) for holding screws (6) are formed in the base plate (3), with which the base plate (3) can be fastened to the wall or other support (7), and free ends of the latch mechanisms (4) each having an elastic catch arm (8) with a catch hook (9) and a rigid contact arm (10) opposite the catch arm (8). The fastening device enables an electrical distributor to be fastened quickly and easily, but still reliably, to a wall or other support, with the possibility of also quickly and easily detaching the distributor, as necessary, from the wall without removing the fastening device.

Abstract: An electrical device includes a connector, a circuit board and a connector-securing structure. The connector includes a body and a fixing pin extending from the body for fixing the connector on the circuit board. The circuit board defines a gap corresponding to an outer profile of the connector for receiving the connector. The connector-securing structure is provided for securing the connector in the gap of the circuit board. The connector-securing structure includes a holding portion and a holding slot. The holding portion is perpendicular to and extends from the fixing pin. The holding slot is defined through the circuit board in a position corresponding to the holding portion. The holding slot is engaged with the gap of the circuit board for receiving and holding the holding portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided including a housing. A mounting plate is provided having a mounting surface configured to be mechanically coupled to a circuit board. An opening extends through the mounting plate. The opening has an interior contour shaped to slidably receive a post of the housing as the mounting plate is loaded onto the post until the mounting plate rests on a plate surface of the housing. An engagement feature is provided on the mounting plate. The engagement feature secures the mounting plate to the housing. The engagement feature displaces a plate securing portion formed on the housing to secure the mounting plate to the housing with an interference fit.

Abstract: A battery connector is adapted for being assembled to a printed circuit board. The battery connector includes an insulating housing, two holding elements and a plurality of terminals. The insulating housing has two opposite side surfaces. The insulating housing defines a plurality of terminal cavities and receiving grooves. Two holding grooves are opened in two opposite ends of the insulating housing. Each side surface of the insulating housing protrudes sideward to form a locating piece. Each holding element has a base plate mounted to the holding groove and a holding piece projecting out of the holding groove to be inserted into the printed circuit board. The terminals are respectively received in the terminal cavities. Each terminal has two contacting portions having an interstice therebetween and facing towards the receiving groove, and a soldering portion projecting out of the terminal cavity to be inserted in the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An apparatus for preventing and detecting tampering of an electronic device is provided. The apparatus may prevent and detect tampering occurring through an aperture in a casing of the electronic device where the aperture is configured for receiving a standoff that couples a communication cable to a communication port of the electronic device. Upon removal of the standoff, visual indicia of tampering may be provided. Additionally, a shield may block entry of the standoff into the aperture if the standoff is removed.

Abstract: A socket includes a first relay board provided above a mounting board; a second relay board detachably provided above the first relay board; and a frame part provided at side parts of the first relay board and the second relay board, wherein the frame part is configured to hold the first relay board and the second relay board and detachably configured to hold an electronic device being mounted above the second relay board; and the first connecting part comes in contact with the first relay board and the second connecting part comes in contact with a pad of the electronic device, so that the electronic device and the mounting board are electrically connected to each other.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a resilient mounting panel and a connector. The resilient mounting panel includes a panel body and a mounting protrusion. The connector includes a connector body and a mounting portion extending from the connector body. The connector body is configured to connect to an electronic device, and the mounting portion is configured to be secured to the mounting protrusion and to space the connector from the panel body.

Abstract: A socket having a replaceable module includes a socket panel and a replaceable module. The socket panel is provided with socket units. The replaceable module is detachably provided on the socket panel. The replaceable module is provided with socket subunits. The edge of the replaceable module is provided with a trough located between the replaceable module and the socket panel. The present invention further provides a replaceable module for a socket. The replaceable module can be replaced according practical demands, which makes it more versatile. Further, the replaceable module has a better safety.

Abstract: Concepts and technologies described herein provide for securing a connector shell to a circuit board using a separate connector hat with elongated mounting posts. According to one aspect of the disclosure provided herein, a connector hat includes a one-piece body with a top surface and a pair of mounting posts. The mounting posts extend downwards from opposing side edges of the top surface. The posts are of sufficient length to extend beyond a bottom surface of a connector shell to which the connector hat is configured to attach, and through a bottom surface of an associated circuit board. The two-piece connector assembly design utilizing the connector hat with mounting posts allows the mounting posts to be manufactured at any desirable length to facilitate installation of the connector assembly to a circuit board.

Abstract: A card edge connector comprises a pair of mount members attached to the bottom of the insulating housing thereof. Each mount member comprises a body portion, at least one fitting nail connected to the body portion and configured to be disposed transversely for being soldered on a printed circuit board, and a tab portion connecting to the body portion and configured to be freely insertable into an aperture formed on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An exemplary retaining clip is used for holding a connector to a printed circuit board. The retaining clip includes a cover plate and a clamping plate. The cover plate includes two bent portions respectively extending from opposite sides of the cover plate. The clamping plate includes a main portion and two arms connected to the main portion. Each arm is fixed to a corresponding bent portion. The cover plate and the arms are for surrounding the connector, and the main portion is for clamping a peripheral edge of the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A socket having a replaceable module includes a socket panel and a replaceable module. The socket panel is provided with socket units. The replaceable module is detachably provided on the socket panel. The replaceable module is provided with socket subunits. The edge of the replaceable module is provided with a trough located between the replaceable module and the socket panel. The present invention further provides a replaceable module for a socket. The replaceable module can be replaced according practical demands, which makes it more versatile. Further, the replaceable module has a better safety.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a socket that is configured to provide a current path between a connection terminal and a contact pin inserted into the socket during a standard connection. A slider component of the electrical connector is configured to move relative to the socket to make contact with the contact pin and provide a current path between the connection terminal and the contact pin during a fault condition connection.

Abstract: The electrical connector (50) includes an insulative housing (51) defining a mounting face (501) for mounting onto a printed circuit board (10) and a mating face (502) opposite to the mounting face, a plurality of contacts (52) received in the insulative housing, an insulator (20) mounted to an underside of the printed circuit board, a back panel (30) attached to the insulator, and a plurality of fastening elements (40) mechanically interconnecting the back panel, the insulator and the insulative housing onto opposite sides of the printed circuit board. The insulator has a plurality of pairs of guiding posts (23) extending oppositely towards the back panel and the printed circuit board. The back panel defines a plurality of guiding holes (33) aligned with holes (14) on the printed circuit board for receiving corresponding guiding posts.

Abstract: A mounting adapter capable of reducing manufacturing cost includes: an HDD tray to which a hard disk drive is fixed; an HDD holder fixed to a housing and receiving the HDD tray inserted from a Y-axis direction; and a connector board so mounted to the holder as to be movable in a plane perpendicular to the Y-axis direction, and provided with a connector with which an HDD connector is connected. The suitable mounting adapter enables the HDD connector and the connector of the connector board to be engaged optimally even though the central axes of the HDD connector and the connector of the connector board are not aligned.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an outlet center for use with a power inlet box to electrically connect one or more loads to an auxiliary power supply connected to the power inlet box. The outlet center is designed to be mounted to an interior surface of a wall with the power inlet box mounted to an exterior surface of the wall. Electrical conductors extend through the wall between the outlet center and the power inlet box. The outlet center includes sockets adapted to receive the plug of an electrical load so that auxiliary power may be fed to the electrical load during primary power unavailability. The outlet center may illuminate when auxiliary power is available to assist a user in locating the outlet center during blackout conditions and may also include an indicator lamp that illuminates when auxiliary power is being provided to an electrical load connected to the outlet center.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable connecting device for a connecting apparatus for the variable connection of cables, having a connecting module which has cable connecting elements for detachably connecting two cables, and having a module carrier which can be detachably connected to the connecting module and can be detachably fixed to a holding device of the connecting apparatus. The invention also relates to a connecting apparatus with a cable connecting device of this kind. In order to develop the connecting apparatus and the cable connecting device in such a way that mounting of said devices is simplified, with the connecting module being reliably held on the module carrier, it is proposed according to the invention that the connecting module can be inserted into a receiving passage in the module carrier in a mounting direction and can be latched to the module carrier in a latching position.

Abstract: A plenum-rated surface mount box includes a main panel and a pair of side walls attached to opposite ends of the main panel. At least one of the side walls includes a recess configured to receive a connector adapter. The main panel and side walls are formed as a unitary structure and comprise a polymeric material. This configuration can simplify manufacture, installation of the box on a wall or to an existing electrical box, and/or installation of cables and adapters.

Abstract: A card connector that allows a card to be at least partially coplanar with a logic board is described herein. A system having a card at least partially coplanar with a logic board is also disclosed. A card connector that allows at least one longitudinal plane through the logic board to intersect at least a point of the card is also disclosed. The card may be a memory module.

Abstract: Embodiments of electrical grommet devices, and methods of use and manufacture are generally described herein. In one exemplary embodiment, an electrical device comprises a casing comprising: a grommet comprising one or more first apertures and an insertion portion; and a connection mechanism capable of being coupled to the grommet. The electrical device further comprises one or more electrical components located at least partially within the casing, and one or more electrical connectors located at least partially within the casing and coupled to the one or more electrical components. The insertion portion of the grommet can be removably placed in a grommet hole from a first side of the grommet hole, and the grommet can be removably coupled to the connection mechanism at a second side of the grommet hole opposite the first side.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cable connector interface stabilization system, including: a component; one or more cables coupled to the component through one or more connectors; a spacer block disposed adjacent to the one or more connectors; and a retention member disposed adjacent to the one or more connectors opposite the spacer block and selectively secured to the spacer block, thereby securing the one or more connectors, and thereby securing the one or more cables to the component. The spacer block disposed adjacent to the one or more connectors is attached to one of a board and a heatsink assembly. The spacer block and the retention member surround the one or more connectors. The spacer block and the retention member secure the one or more connectors and secure the one or more cables to the component such that the associated connector-to-component interface(s) are fixed and immovable, ensuring that the associated electrical parameter(s) remain constant over time.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises an insulator, a plurality of terminals retained in the insulator and a shell installed on the insulator. The insulator comprises a base portion and mating portion extending from the base portion. At lest one terminal has a contact portion disposed in the mating portion of the insulator. The shell defines a receiving room and comprises a side wall and a supporting arm extending out of the receiving room from the side wall. the supporting arm comprises a locking portion and a supporting beam connected with the locking portion and attached to the shell.

Abstract: A connector assembly (100) adapted for mounting to a front panel (6) of a cage includes an insulative cover (4) having an upper cover and a lower cover extending along a front-to-back direction, at least one locating cavity (44) defined in a front segment of the lower cover, the locating cavity extending along a direction offsetting the front-to-back direction; a connector (2) accommodated in the locating cavity and held by the upper cover and the lower cover; and the connector (2) disposed perpendicular to the sloped front panel (6) and the cover (4) disposed oblique to the front panel.

Abstract: A connector assembly is provided including an HDMI connector having a housing and a plurality of electrical contacts extending through the housing. The contacts define a first terminal end extending out from the housing and configured to be connected to electrical traces of a printed circuit board, and a second terminal end disposed opposite the first terminal end. The second end of the contacts can extend from the housing, and thereby be exposed to the ambient environment. The assembly can include one or more support mounts capable of attaching to the housing and to the circuit board to stabilize the connector. A protective shell can surround the second end of the contacts, and can be connected to the housing and to the printed circuit board. A dust cover can cover the upper end of the protective shell.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a socket that is configured to provide a current path between a connection terminal and a contact pin inserted into the socket during a standard connection. A slider component of the electrical connector is configured to move relative to the socket to make contact with the contact pin and provide a current path between the connection terminal and the contact pin during a fault condition connection.

Abstract: For fastening a coupling (1) formed from one plug-in part (2) and one sliding part (4) to a carrier part, a retaining arrangement (9) constructed of at least one side part (10, 11) from each opposite side is proposed. Each of the side parts (10, 11) has a spring arm (20) to which a bracket (23) is attached that grips the shaped collar (6) of the plug-in part (2) from behind in such a way that the collar (6), after pushing in the plug-in part (2) from the entry side (14), is in contact with a termination rib (24). Thus the plug-in part (2) is left fixed on the carrier part without both parts (2, 4) of the coupling (1) having to be plugged together when the sliding part (4) is slid.

Abstract: A connector including an insulating housing, a plurality of signal terminals, and at least a metal fixing element is provided. The signal terminals are disposed in the insulating housing, wherein a portion of each signal terminal is protruding out from the insulating housing. The metal fixing element has an inserting part and a fixing part connected to the inserting part. The inserting part is inserted in the insulating housing, and the fixing part is protruding out from the insulating housing at a same side with the signal terminals. The connector is suitable for welding on a circuit board through the fixing part.

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable connecting device for a connecting apparatus for the variable connection of cables, having a connecting module which has cable connecting elements for detachably connecting two cables, and having a module carrier which can be detachably connected to the connecting module and can be detachably fixed to a holding device of the connecting apparatus. The invention also relates to a connecting apparatus with a cable connecting device of this kind. In order to develop the connecting apparatus and the cable connecting device in such a way that mounting of said devices is simplified, with the connecting module being reliably held on the module carrier, it is proposed according to the invention that the connecting module can be inserted into a receiving passage in the module carrier in a mounting direction and can be latched to the module carrier in a latching position.

Abstract: In one exemplary embodiment, an electrical connector including a D-subminiature connector assembly that includes a base; a D-subminiature connector mounted to the base; and a header mounted to the base. The header has a plurality of internal contacts and an open rear end for receiving a receptacle that includes conductive contacts that are electrically connected to the internal contacts when the receptacle is fully inserted into and engaged with the header.

Abstract: An active jack, which is a powered device, is installed as the network connection at a workstation which provides the capability to determine the physical location of a destination device, such as a VoIP phone, in real time. Uninterruptible power supplies may be used to provide power to network components, for example during an emergency. Power-and-data deployments are shown for powering network components and destination devices.

Abstract: A connector (10) for a substrate has a tubular hood (21) in which at least one mating housing can be fit. The hood (21) is mounted on a surface of a circuit substrate (90). Channels (45, 46) are formed in a bottom wall (22) of the hood (21) and define grooves opening into the hood (21) for preventing the mating housings from being fitted in wrong fit-in concavities (28) of the hood (21). The channels (45, 46) have flat bottom surfaces that contact and extend along the circuit substrate (90) for stably supporting the hood (10) while spacing the bottom wall (22) from the circuit substrate (90).

Abstract: An electrical device includes a connector, a circuit board and a connector-securing structure. The connector includes a body and a fixing pin extending from the body for fixing the connector on the circuit board. The circuit board defines a gap corresponding to an outer profile of the connector for receiving the connector. The connector-securing structure is provided for securing the connector in the gap of the circuit board. The connector-securing structure includes a holding portion and a holding slot. The holding portion is perpendicular to and extends from the fixing pin. The holding slot is defined through the circuit board in a position corresponding to the holding portion. The holding slot is engaged with the gap of the circuit board for receiving and holding the holding portion.

Abstract: A battery connector adapted for being electrically connected with a printed circuit board includes an insulating housing defining a plurality of terminal passageways, a plurality of fixing members fastened in the insulating housing and stretching beyond a top surface of the insulating housing for being soldered to the printed circuit board, and a plurality of electrical terminals disposed in the corresponding terminal passageways and each having a fixing board, a first contact portion stretching out of a bottom surface of the insulating housing and a substantially lying-V shaped second elastic portion extended from a top of the fixing board. A free end of the second elastic portion stretches out of the top surface of the insulating housing and is arched upward to form a second contact portion capable of elastically abutting against the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An electronic apparatus having a connector with detaching-proof function used for connecting to a second connector of a power cord is disclosed. The electronic apparatus includes a body of the electronic apparatus including a housing, a first connector disposed on the housing; and a fastening and detaching-proof device disposed on the housing and adjacently to the first connector. The fastening and detaching-proof device includes a guiding device disposed on the housing, and a movable position device disposed on the housing, and guided to move back and forth between a first position and a second position by the guiding device. When the second connector is connected to the first connector, the movable position device is moved to the first position and fixed at the first position, resulting in the second connector is fastened to the first connector by the movable position device. In addition, a fastening and detaching-proof device applied in an electronic apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A component (30) is to be attached by means of a plug connector (10) in a hole (53) of a base plate (50). To this end, the plug connector (10) has a shaft (15) with a flat profile. When the plug is inserted in the socket, the shaft end (20) projects out of the hole (53) on the rear side of the circuit board (52). The shaft end (20) is followed by a shaft section (13), broadened relative to the hole width (54), which has an opening (14). By means of the opening (14), the shaft section (13) is split into two legs (11, 12), which are sprung against each another and which hold the shaft (15) in the hole (53) of the circuit board (50) when the plug is inserted in the socket. To improve the holding effect, the two legs (11, 12) are constructed differently one from the other, wherein one leg (11) has a greater longitudinal extension (21) than the other (12). This means that the broadened shaft section (13) splits into a long (11) and a short leg (12).

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a housing, a contact, a support plate, and posts. The housing extends between a mounting side and an opposite side. The mounting side is configured to be mounted to a first side of a photovoltaic module. The contact is held by the housing and is configured to be electrically coupled with the photovoltaic module. The support plate is configured to be mounted to a second side of the photovoltaic module. The posts are coupled with at least one of the housing and the support plate and extend through an opening in the photovoltaic module that extends therethrough and joined with the other of the housing and the support plate. The posts secure the housing to the photovoltaic module.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a dielectric housing, a plurality of conductive contacts respectively secured in the dielectric housing, a first lock and a second lock respectively secured in the dielectric housing. The dielectric housing defines a tongue board defining an engaging face located in a first plane and opposite tongue back face. Each conductive contacts comprising a contacting section extending on the engaging face. The first lock is secured in the first end of the dielectric housing; the second lock is secured in the second end of the dielectric housing. Each of the first and second lock comprises a retaining section secured in the dielectric housing and a holding section extending down beyond the dielectric housing. The first plane intersects the holding section of the second lock, but a center of the holding section of the first lock is apart from the first plane and at the same side of the first plane where the tongue back face located.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing, a plurality of conductive terminals secured in the housing and a pair of board locks. The insulative housing includes an elongated main body having a horizontal mounting surface and a top suface opposite to the mounting surface. The main body defines a pair of boardlock-receiving cavities. Each board lock comprises a body portion received in respective cavity, a connection portion to be connected to a printed circuit board, and an elastic portion extending upwardly beyond the top surface of the body.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (1) mounted on a printed circuit board (4) includes at least two electrical connectors (2) located on one side of the printed circuit board (4) and a back plate arrangement (3) located on the other side of the printed circuit board (4) opposite to the electrical connectors (2). The back plate arrangement (3) secures the electrical connectors (2) onto the printed circuit board (4), and includes at least two back plates (30) and at least one connecting bridge (31) interconnecting the at lest two back plates (30).

Abstract: A fastening device for detachable holding of an electrical distributor (2) by latching, with a base plate (3) and with two latch mechanisms (4) which project vertically away from the base plate (3). Several openings (5, 5?) for holding screws (6) are formed in the base plate (3), with which the base plate (3) can be fastened to the wall or other support (7), and free ends of the latch mechanisms (4) each having an elastic catch arm (8) with a catch hook (9) and a rigid contact arm (10) opposite the catch arm (8). The fastening device enables an electrical distributor to be fastened quickly and easily, but still reliably, to a wall or other support, with the possibility of also quickly and easily detaching the distributor, as necessary, from the wall without removing the fastening device.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector housing which has a pair of side walls, a plurality of terminals which are accommodated in the connector housing, and a pair of metal fixing members. Each metal fixing members includes a board fixing portion and a housing mounting portion. Slots are formed in the side walls. Each housing mounting portion is inserted into each slot from the lower side thereof. The each slot has an upper portion and a lower portion smaller in width than the upper portion. The each slot has a pair of retaining step portions. The each housing mounting portion has a pair of arms. Hooks are formed on upper end portions of the arms. When the housing mounting portion is inserted into the slot, the hooks are engaged with the retaining step portions. A convex portion is formed on an inner wall of the slot.

Abstract: A clip comprises two pieces of load plates. Each load plate has a pressing portion extending downwardly in a middle position thereof and two retention portions at two ends thereof, the two pieces of load plates across dispose when the load plates are secured.

Abstract: Described are electrical connectors for hi-power applications where multiple electrical wires are to be maintained apart and electrically insulated from one another. The connectors are to be used to mount the plurality of wires to a receptacle of a casing so as to establish a connection with electric circuit(s) provided inside the casing. Portions of the connector interact with the casing to provide a seal therebetween to prevent the water and dirt infiltration inside the casing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a plug-in connector (10) having a base element (11) and at least one side element (12). There is further provided that at least one mounting element (13) for mounting the plug-in connector (10) and/or for mounting a matching plug-in connector. The side element 12) comprises at least one locating element (20) which fixes the mounting element (13) in its position in the mounted condition of the plug-in connector (10). Preferably, a screening element (14) is further provided which is likewise fixed in its position by the mounting element (13). The plug-in connector (10) according to the invention provides a high pull-out force relative to an element that is mechanically connected with the mounting element (13) either directly or indirectly. Further, a high electric screening function can be achieved with the plug-in connector (10) according to the invention.

Abstract: An electrical connector may include a connector housing and a first alignment post. The first alignment post may extend from the bottom of the connector housing. The electrical connector may further include a protrusion that extends from the bottom of the connector housing. The protrusion may impede the electrical connector from tipping in at least one direction relative to a substrate. Additionally, the protrusion may be positioned relative to the center of gravity of the electrical connector to impede the electrically connector from tipping in at least one direction relative to the substrate.

Abstract: A printed circuit board component includes a housing carrying a peg that engages a printed circuit board hole. This peg has a radially projecting detent lug extending beyond the plug outer periphery. The lug is located and formed on the peg so the peg outer periphery is smaller in the area of the lug than the diameter of the hole. The outer periphery of the section of the peg projecting into the hole is such that, between the outer periphery of this section and the hole inner wall, a space having a capillarity for solder is formed over a portion of the outer periphery. During soldering, solder on the printed circuit board surface enters and fills the space by capillary action.

Abstract: A connecting plate for an electric motor has at least one receptacle area with at least one receptacle opening for one or more sensors for monitoring the rotor position. Furthermore, an electric motor which has such a connecting plate is described. With the novel device it is possible to simplify the manufacture of the electric motor, and in particular to minimize the length of the connecting lines to the sensors by integrating the sensor holder into the connecting plate.

Abstract: Embodiments of electrical grommet devices, and methods of use and manufacture are generally described herein. In one exemplary embodiment, an electrical device comprises a casing comprising: a grommet comprising one or more first apertures and an insertion portion; and a connection mechanism capable of being coupled to the grommet. The electrical device further comprises one or more electrical components located at least partially within the casing, and one or more electrical connectors located at least partially within the casing and coupled to the one or more electrical components. The insertion portion of the grommet can be removably placed in a grommet hole from a first side of the grommet hole, and the grommet can be removably coupled to the connection mechanism at a second side of the grommet hole opposite the first side.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing with a plurality of terminals retained therein, a shell and a pair of position sheets. The housing comprises a pair of retaining protrusions, an installing hole is defined through every retaining protrusion. The position sheet covers on each retaining protrusion, and has a position hole therethrough corresponding to the installing hole. The retaining protrusions are assembled on a PCB, and provide a retaining force for retaining the housing on the PCB, the position sheets decrease the influence of distortion of the protrusions and make the electrical connection between the terminals and the PCB more reliable thereby.

Abstract: A wall stands upright from the surface of the bottom plate in the vertical direction in an electronic apparatus. An opening is defined in the wall. A connector defines a cylindrical portion located in the opening to receive a plug. A rib stands upright from the surface of the bottom plate. The rib defines a lock surface and an inclined surface. The lock surface extends in the vertical direction so as to hold the connector between the wall and the lock surface itself. The inclined surface is connected to the upper end of the lock surface. When the connector is set within the enclosure, the connector is received on the inclined surface. The connector slides on the inclined surface. The cylindrical portion enters the opening. When the connector drops of f the inclined surface, the connector is fitted between the lock surface and the wall.