Abstract: A basepan for an electric load center having a surface with integrally formed posts with an undercut extending around its periphery for securing a component of the load center to the surface by heat staking.

Abstract: For a plug-in connector with a metal shield with fastening means for fastening to a fastening surface, it is proposed, for the conductive connection of the metal shield to the fastening surface, that an approximately T-shaped, electrically conductive fastening part be inserted in the flanges of the plug-in connector, and that cut-out tongues on the metal shield be stamped under the upper region/head of the fastening part in such a way that the latter is, on the one hand held, and on the other hand, pressed against the cut-out tongues when the plug-in connector is bolted on.

Abstract: A connector for a printed circuit board which minimizes the deformation of the positioning member for aligning terminals. The engaging members are located at the outside of guide surfaces formed on the outer surfaces of the housing of the connector. The spacing between the engaging members is longer than if they were located inwardly of the guide walls projecting from the front surface of the housing. Accordingly, the deformation per unit length of the positioning member is small. Such a small deformation of the positioning member minimizes the misalignment of the holes into which the terminals are to enter. Thus, the terminals can be aligned with great accuracy.

Abstract: An electrical connector for a printed circuit board having a housing and a combined electrical contact and housing mount assembly. The assembly has a first member and a second member. The first member passes through the housing. A ledge on the first member is located on a ledge of the housing. The second member is connected to the second member such that they can sandwich a portion of the printed circuit board therebetween. The bottom of the first member extends past a bottom portion of the housing to make electrical contact with a contact pad on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A printed circuit board includes a rectangular array of substantially equally spaced rows and columns of surface mount connectors which are fixedly held to the board by means of cross-shaped connector holders which are disposed at the intersections of the rows and columns. In this fashion, there is achieved a substantial reduction in the number of holes which must be provided in the printed circuit board for connector attachment. This greatly facilitates wiring placement on printed circuit boards, particularly multi-layer boards.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing (30) adapted to be mounted on a PC board (60). The housing (32) includes a pair of kit receiving holes (34) for receiving a pair of corresponding screw mounting kits (36) therein. Each screw mounting kit (36) includes a head portion (38) at the top with internal threads, a tubular portion (40) in the middle and a truncated tubular conical portion (42) at the bottom wherein a plurality of slots (44) extend axially through the tubular portion (40) and the conical portion (42). Corresponding, the kit receiving hole (34) in the housing (32) includes a large section (46) at the top, a narrow section (48) in the middle and a medium section (50) at the bottom for receiving the head portion 38, the tubular portion (40) and the conical portion (42) of the kit (36), respectively.

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.

Abstract: The device (5) according to the invention comprises a cylindrical body (50). The outer base of the body (50) has a crown piece with correction catches (501) engaging in a second crown piece of correction catches (30) of a connector (3). The number of correction positions between the body (50) and the connector (3) is equal to the number of catches (501, 30). An elastic washer permits a partial drawings back of device (5) to permit changing the correction position. According to a first mode of embodiment, the cylindrical body is extended by a threaded shaft and screwed onto the connector (3). According to a second mode of embodiment, a key system (54, 542, 543) acts on a latch (6) sliding inside connector (3), which permits locking onto a support (4). This key system is activated by a tool of the screwdriver type. The device can be used for coupling of complementary electrical connectors, notably for aeronautic applications.

Abstract: An electrical connector (2) comprising: an insulating housing (3) a mating face (9) extending laterally and rearward of a front mating end (6), electrical contacts (4) along the mating face (9), the mating face (9) laterally overlapping a mating face (9) on a mating connector (2), and opposing fingers (7) on the two connectors (2) that press against each other to bias the mating faces (9) laterally toward each other during mating.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adaptor for a machine for testing electronic equipment, intended to serve as interface between the said machine and the said equipment and being presented in the form of an at least approximately rectangular box (7), the said adaptor (3) including:first and second sets of electrical connectors (19, 24) arranged respectively on the front face (14) and on the rear face (16) of the said box in order to interact with complementary electrical connectors carried by the said equipment (2) and by the said machine (1);electrical circuits housed in the said box (7) and establishing electrical links between the said sets of connectors; anda rigid frame (4), integral with the rear face of the said box and intended to interact with a mechanism (5, 6) provided on the said machine for fixing the said box onto the said machine by its rear face.

Abstract: A stackable connector for connecting the conductors of stacked substrates such as printed circuit boards is provided. The connector includes an elongated connector body having a plurality of electrical contacts allowing electrical signals to be passed between the stacked substrates. The connector also includes a plurality of threaded studs and non-conductive nuts allowing the connector body to be securely fastened between the stacked substrates without creating unwanted electrical connections between or within the stacked substrates. The connector also functions as a means for positioning or locating adjacent substrates.

Abstract: A combiner/distributor (2) for relaying signals between a high-frequency signal processing apparatus and an electronic device is mounted directly on the apparatus without using connection cables. Relay coaxial connectors (22a,b,c) attached to the combiner/distributor (2) have connection ends projecting from a first principal surface (21) of the combiner/distributor (2). A back wiring board (1) has connector insertion through-holes (12) held in alignment with the coaxial connectors (22 a,b,c) on the combiner/distributor (2). The back wiring board (1) is attached to the apparatus as part of an outer wall thereof. The connection ends of the coaxial connectors (22 a,b,c) are inserted, from outside of the apparatus, into the connector insertion through-holes (12) in the back wiring board (1) such that the connection ends project into the apparatus. The projecting connection ends of the relay coaxial connectors (22a,b,c) are inserted into and project into relay connector housings (3).

Abstract: An attachment member attachable to an existing compact fluorescent lamp socket includes a pair of sidewalls and an endwall defining an inclined surface. A pair of placement apertures are engageable with corresponding engagement apertures in an attachment surface of the compact fluorescent lamp socket. Additionally, the attachment member includes a pair of placement posts corresponding to second fixture engagement apertures in the attachment surface of the compact fluorescent lamp socket. The attachment member efficiently spaces a compact fluorescent lamp from the ballast relative to a plane parallel to the fixture engaging surface of the attachment member, thereby maximizing the illumination potential of the light fixture.

Abstract: An anchor pin, for anchoring one component upon another, such as an electrical connector upon a printed circuit board, by way of a passage defined by a mounting hole in one of the components that is substantially aligned with an opening in the other component. The anchor pin having a first form with a volume larger than the volume defined by the passage while being receivable within the passage and a second form in response to an external energy input, whereby the anchor pin within the passage becomes fluid deforming to substantially fill the passage, automatically accommodating any misalignment, and overflowing therefrom to form opposing heads. The mounting pin hardens in this form to anchor the components together.

Abstract: A spacer is disposed in abutting relationship between the outer surfaces of a pin header and a shroud as the same are mounted to opposed major surfaces of a board. As a result, the pins of the header extend for substantially the same distances from the bases of the header and the shroud into the pockets thereof.

Abstract: Connector (1, 11, 24, 26, 36, 40) for mounting on a substrate (2, 14, 23, 25, 35, 46) comprising one or more contact elements (13, 28, 29, 37, 44) accommodated in a housing (3, 12, 41), having a mounting side (19, 32, 39), which, in the mounted state of the connector (1, 11, 24, 26, 36, 40) is situated opposite a face of the substrate (2, 14, 23, 25, 35, 46). The fixing means of the connector (1, 11, 24, 26, 36, 40) consist of at least one element, projecting outside the housing (3, 12, 41) beyond the mounting side (19, 32, 39) and connected thereto, preferably a pin-type element (7, 47) for engaging in an opening (8, 48) of the substrate (2, 14, 23, 25, 35, 46). The at least one element (7, 47) is disposed so as to be displaced outwards from a wall (9; 15, 16; 38; 42, 43) of the housing (3, 12, 41), which wall (9; 15, 16; 38; 42, 43 ) adjoins the mounting side (19, 32, 39). The at least one fixing element (7, 47) can also be used for positioning and polarising purposes.

Abstract: An electrical connector main body has a pair of mounting portions provided on both sides of a fitting portion which fits into a mating connector. A nut-placing recess is provided on an upper surface of each of the mounting portions. A parallel pair of slit-like apertures are provided on both sides of each of the nut-placing recess. Each of the nut-placing recess has at the bottom thereof a bolt-inserting aperture, and at least a pair of grooves which are oppositely provided on an internal surface of the bolt-inserting aperture along its axial line. A nut is fitted into the nut-placing recess and a bolt for fastening a printed wiring board is inserted into the bolt-inserting aperture so that the bolt can be screwed into the nut.

Abstract: A electrical connector main body of a metallic-shell-equipped connector has a pair of right and left mounting portions, and each of the mounting portions has a perforation on its upper end. An electrically conductive nut-like member is fitted into the perforation. An electrically conductive plate member or an electrically conductive mounting member is fitted into the perforation in contact with an end surface of the nut-like member. A metallic shell which has projections on its internal surface is fitted onto or into a surface of the connector main body so that the projections contact the periphery of the nut-like member. Part of the electrically conductive plate member or an electrically conductive mounting member is electrically connected to an electrically conducting portion of a printed wiring board by bolting or by soldering.

Abstract: A multiply orientable mounting arrangement wherein intersecting channels are formed in a block (14) by molding the block with a cavity (24) comprising first and second portions (26, 28). Each cavity portion is formed with angularly displaced sides (pb 42, 44; 46, 48) which each partially defines one of the channels. The sides of one of the cavity portions, when taken in conjunction with the sides of the other cavity portion, complete the definition of the sides of the channels. A mold core pin (50) for forming the cavity portions is also disclosed.

Abstract: A connector for mounting and grounding electrical components to an underlyuing electrically conductive support structure by a mounting screw includes an electrically insulating mounting block which defines at least one mounting hole. A bent, electrically conductive bus bar having upper and lower legs is operatively associated with the mounting block such that a terminal end portion of the lower leg extends from the mounting block so as to contact the mounting screw when the connector is mounted to the support structure. Thus, grounding of the bus bar to the support structure occurs through the mounting screw. A reinforcement ring may be provided for the mounting hole which is positionally retained therewithin by various structures. Thus, reliable mounting and grounding of an electrical component may be achieved by the connectors of this invention, while minimizing the risk that excessive tightening of the mounting screw will result in breakage of the mounting block in the vicinity of the mounting hole.

Abstract: To latch at circuit component such as a connector to a circuit substrate prior to the soldering, latching members are provided which can be fitted by hand or by machine. The latching member comprises a base part from which at least two resilient legs extend in the same direction. These legs attempt to assume a deflected position with respect to each other as a result of their resiliency. The legs are provided with shoulders for acting onto the circuit substrate in the assembled state. Preferably, the latching member is constructed as an integra wire-type entity. Further, an apparatus for inserting the latching member in a mounting aperture of a circuit component is provided.

Abstract: An electrical connector panel incorporates a self-clinching type standoff fastener which is installed through mounting holes in the panel from the inside out. The fasteners include a knurled head sized so that excessive bulging of the metal around the panel D-shaped cutout does not develop when pressed into the panel. The head of the fastener is preferably installed flush with the inside of the panel to which the receptacle portion of the cable connector is fastened. With this construction, changes in panel thickness from one application to another will not alter the prescribed distance between the flanges of the mating cable plug and receptacle. Hence, an individual standoff part may be used for many different applications without the need for additional loose hardware.

Abstract: The use of a connector with an axially movable coupling interface prevents cracking when it is connected to a hermetically sealed electronic device in which the hermetic seal is provided by a glass or ceramic feed through.

Abstract: A hanging outdoor christmas light holder for a lamp socket fixture is provided and consists of a removably attaching member having a first component that is permanently attachable to a static structure on a building, while a second mating component is carried on underside of the lamp socket fixture so that the lamp socket fixture can be quickly and simply attached thereto and removed therefrom.

Abstract: A coupler terminal unit for a speaker unit. The coupler terminal unit is connected to an attachment piece of a speaker frame by means of an eyelet. The coupler unit includes a housing portion and terminal pieces connected thereto. The eyelet is positioned at the housing portion.

Abstract: A tapped hole produced in a metallic material by threading a preselected standard threaded fastener into an untapped hole formed in the material. The diameter of the hole to be formed is determined by using a formula that takes into account the hardness and thickness of the material to be tapped and the basic major diameter and pitch of the preselected threaded fastener to be used to tap the hole. This formula can only be used with threaded fasteners having threads of the Unified Thread Standard type. This formula is particularly useful in tapping a hole formed in a mounting strap of an electrical wiring device.

Abstract: A boardlock (52) is adapted to secure a connector (10) to a printed circuit board (26). The body portion (54) of the boardlock (52) is disposed in a recess (34) in the connector housing (12) flange (28) in an interference fit. First (64) and second (66) pairs of legs depend from the body portion (54) and extend to respective free ends (68; 70). Each of the legs (64; 66) has a diverging section (72; 74) intermediate the body means (54) and the free ends (68; 70) and a converging section (76; 78) intermediate the diverging section (72; 74) and the free end (68, 70). The diverging (72; 74) and converging (76; 78) sections diverge and converge, respectively, with respect to the axis (58) of the boardlock (52) in the direction from the body portion (54) to the free ends (68; 70). The diverging sections (72; 74) of the first and second (64; 66) pairs of legs overlap in axial range thereby extending the thickness of the printed circuit board (26) that can be accommodated.

Abstract: A lighting track system for mounting to a vertical wall includes an elongated channel in the form of an inverted U with a horizontal web having an upper surface and connecting two depending legs, the channel retaining one or more electrical conductors extending therethrough, insulated from each other and the channel, and accessable for electrical connection from the open side of the channel. At least one of the vertical legs of the channel has an upstanding or depending flange that is provided with screws for attachment of the track to a vertical wall. An external source of power is connected to the electrical conductors, and one or more lighting fixture connectors mechanically attach and electrically connect to the track at any point along its length. In a preferred embodiment the track has a depending flange that terminates in an upturned lip for the support of suspended objects, such as paintings, wall hangings and drapes.

Abstract: A dual sided key is described for securing together electrical connectors. The key is comprised of a male and a female part with the male part having a breakaway guide stud so that when the parts of the key are sufficiently stressed, the guide stud breaks away leaving the connection complete.

Abstract: An auxiliary brake light for motor vehicles which consists of a socket mounted securely on the hat storage shelf and of a light housing pivotally mounted on the socket toward the rear window; the auxiliary brake light includes means for sealing the light exit surface with respect to the rear window for preventing stray light; the light housing is displaceably and pivotally connected with the socket by way of bolts engaging in guide channels and at least one springy tongue projects from the socket which is adapted to be connected with the light housing in a detent-like manner.

Abstract: A connector has a rectangular box-like form body with end walls and side walls and a transverse wall dividing the body into front and back parts. The transverse wall extends from one end wall to the other but at the sides extends backwards a distance from the side walls and then extends laterally to the back ends of the side walls. This forms a central web portion having a channel along each side and a back chamber between the channels. Terminals are positioned in the central web portion. A stub cable enters through an end wall into the back chamber, the cable conductors connected to rear ends of the terminals. Drop wire conductors can enter through grommets to connect to the front ends of the terminals. A cover is pivotally mounted at one end of the body. The back chamber is filled with potting compound after connection of the cable conductors to the rear ends of the terminals.

Abstract: A lighting fixture hanging panel and bracket has a flat rigid panel having a large and small aperture therein, shaped to fix a suspended ceiling grid. The panel may be of heavy plywood for supporting a hanging light fixture. An elongated light fixture suspending bracket has a circular portion shaped to fit over an aperture in the panel with the circular portion having a plurality of threaded openings therein positioned to receive threaded fasteners from a lighting fixture being attached to the lighting fixture bracket. The lighting fixture suspending bracket circular portion also has an elongated opening therein, and a bracket electrical receptacle supporting tab fixedly holding an electrical receptacle adjacent to the lighting fixture suspending bracket elongated opening. A switch is attached to the lighting fixture suspending bracket and a pull cord extends therefrom through to the small aperture in the panel.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly having an eyelet disposed in an opening in the mounting flange of the connector housing has a rivet frictionally secured within the eyelet. The rivet has a flange engaging an upper section of the eyelet, a first section engaging the eyelet in an interference fit and a second section extending below a bottom surface of the connector housing for disposition in a hole in a printed circuit board.