Abstract: An imaging system includes a housing, circuitry within the housing, and a connector coupled to the circuitry and extending from the housing for electrical and mechanical connection with a personal electronic device. The connector can be secured to the housing using a connector support that is resilient and flexible. The connector can be electrically coupled to a main printed circuit board assembly using a flexible circuit. The resilient connector support can be configured to allow movement of the connector relative to the housing. The flexible circuit is configured to maintain electrical connection to the main printed circuit board assembly when the connector moves relative to the housing. The imaging system can be a thermal imaging system and may include an infrared camera core.

Abstract: A mirror includes a frame holding therein back-to-back mirror plates having different magnification factors, e.g. 1× and 5×, each plate having a central reflective imaging area and a concentric light transmissive window. Continuously rotatable bushings supporting the frame between opposed arms of a yoke enable interchangeable orientation of 1× and 5× mirror plates in a forward-facing use position. A printed circuit board holding a circular ring of alternating yellow and white light emitting diodes (LED's) within the frame between the windows receives electrical power from a power supply in the base of the mirror via novel continuously rotatable two-conductor and single-conductor electrical connectors located in opposite sides of the frame and a coaxial cable and a single conductor wire disposed through opposed yoke-arm bushings, enabling energization of yellow, white, or both type LED's to thus illuminate a face or other object near the windows at three different selectable color temperatures.

Abstract: A multi-direction adjustable connector joint structure includes a coupler, a first connection joint, a second connection joint, and a plurality of signal connection wires. The coupler has an end forming a longitudinal joint section for coupling the first connection joint to allow the first connection joint to effect adjustment through longitudinal displacement and an opposite end forming a lateral joint section for coupling the second connection joint to allow the second connection joint to effect adjustment through lateral displacement. The first connection joint is provided with a first connector. The second connection joint is provided with a signal transmission cable. The signal connection wires electrically connect between the first connector and the signal transmission cable.

Abstract: A device for a plug in vehicle includes a cord with a ball-like covering that allows it to be dropped. The cord bounces when dropped, and no damage is caused. There is also an electrical actuator that is based on when the vehicle is in a mode that allows it to be charged. When the vehicle is in the charge mode, the actuator either magnetically attracts the cord, or tightens against the cord to hold it more tightly If the vehicle is put in reverse, for example, the actuator is deenergized, and the cord is less tightly held, facilitating its disconnection.

Abstract: A battery connector including an electrical connector including a plurality of terminals, each mechanically and electrically connectable with a battery, the terminals being in electrical communication with each other and mechanically connected to each other with a joint member that permits flexing the batteries with respect to one another.

Abstract: A power plug connector for connecting with a wire includes a shell with a receiving cavity being opened through a rear end thereof, a pin assembly fastened in a front of the shell and stretching forward beyond the shell, and a rotating body including a pivoting portion rotatably pivoted in the receiving cavity of the shell. The rotating body defines a perforation penetrating through the pivoting portion. One end of the wire is passed through the perforation of the rotating body and then electrically connected with the pin assembly. The rotating body can rotate in the receiving cavity of the shell so that can avoid the wire twisting and fracturing in use and is further easy to arrange the wire in order. Therefore, it prolongs the use life of the power plug connector.

Abstract: An adjustable light connection comprising a flexible member having a first end and a second end, a contact base connected to the first end of the flexible member, a mounted socket connected to the second end of the flexible member, and an electrical connection disposed within the flexible member and having a first end connected to the contact base and a second end connected to the mounted socket. The contact base is engageable with a light socket and the mounted socket is engageable with a light bulb.

Abstract: A multiple function night light includes at least one night light receptacle and a swivel or rotating prong as a basic unit which may further incorporate additional functions as desired to prevent the electric wall outlet receptacle from being occupied by just one single function night light. The night light includes a light source such as a gas filled light, neon or black tube, fluorescent tube, LED, OLED, EL, or OEL with appropriate circuit means to provide a predetermined light performance, duration, and timing for illumination. The swiveling or rotating prong offers universal installation to wall outlets. The additional functions may selected from fragrance, bluetooth device, insect repellant device, sensor device, infrared device, remote control device, power failure light, emergency light, or other electric device(s).

Abstract: A receptacle assembly for use in connecting an energy source to an energy delivering device is described herein. The receptacle assembly includes a face plate defining an aperture. The receptacle also includes an adapter assembly including an adapter plate, supporting a terminal that is operatively connected to the energy source. Additionally, the receptacle includes a spacer member interposed between an inner surface of the aperture of the face plate and an outer surface of the adapter plate, wherein the spacer member permits omni-directional movement of the adapter plate and terminal relative to the face plate.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly for use in connecting an energy source to an energy delivering device is described herein. The receptacle assembly includes a face plate defining an aperture. The receptacle also includes an adapter assembly including an adapter plate, supporting a terminal that is operatively connected to the energy source. Additionally, the receptacle includes a spacer member interposed between an inner surface of the aperture of the face plate and an outer surface of the adapter plate, wherein the spacer member permits omni-directional movement of the adapter plate and terminal relative to the face plate.

Abstract: A combination of a swivel port and a wall plate includes a body interconnected with a female connector or a double-female coaxial cable connector such that moving the body moves the connector and vice versa. At least one ridge on the body corresponds to and interoperates with at least one guide channels in an opening in the wall plate which receives the swivel port. The guide channel extends from an inside of the wall plate to an outside of the wall plate, and width of the guide channel at the outside of the wall plate is greater than a width of the guide channel at the inside of the wall plate. The interoperation of the ridge on the body with the guide channel permits movement of the swivel port in two dimensions while prohibiting rotation of the swivel port about a longitudinal axis of the swivel port.

Abstract: An electronic device with a multiple-direction rotation connector includes a main body and a pivoting structure. The main body has a bearing structure while the pivoting structure pivots on the bearing structure to rotate along the first and second axes. The pivoting structure has two convex ends, while the bearing structure has two opposite concaves adapted to receive the convex ends respectively. One of the concaves is formed with a protruding column that is adapted to slide within a groove formed on the pivoting structure. Thereby, the connector can be accommodated in the main body and rotates in multiple directions for the preferred operation.

Abstract: A load control device has a modular assembly to allow for easy adjustment of the aesthetic and the color of the load control device after installation. The load control device comprises a user interface module and a base module. The user interface module includes an actuation member for receiving a user input and a visual display for providing feedback to the user. A connector of the base module is adapted to be coupled to a connector of the user interface module, such that the base module and the user interface module are electrically connected. The connector of the base module is adapted to move along a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis of the dimmer, such that the actuation member is easily aligned within an opening of a faceplate.

Abstract: A connector for mechanically and electrically connecting devices such that the devices can pivot about two different axes relative to one another.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main housing that has a dome-shaped portion formed with an arcuate slot unit, a support body that is disposed in the main housing and that has a dome-shaped portion formed with an arcuate slot unit, an arcuate sliding piece that is disposed movably between the dome-shaped portions of the main housing and the support body and that is in sliding engagement with the dome-shaped portion of the support body, a connector housing that has a shaft portion extending through the arcuate slot unit in the dome-shaped portion of the main housing and that is coupled to the arcuate sliding piece, an electronic component that is mounted in the main housing, and an electrical connector that is mounted in the connector housing and that is coupled to the electronic component.

Abstract: An adjustable electric adaptor includes a first connecting member, a second connecting member including an end pivotally connected to an inner end of the first connecting member, a first connector securely mounted in an outer end of the first connecting member, and a second connector including an electrically insulating housing. A tubular section extends from the electrically insulating housing and through a central hole of the second connecting member. The second connector is electrically connected to the first connector by a cable that extends through the tubular section. The second connector is pivotable about a central axis of the central hole of the second connecting member relative to the first connector. The first connector and the second connector are pivotable relative to each other about an axis orthogonal to the central axis of the central hole of the second connecting member.

Abstract: A connector for mechanically and electrically connecting devices such that the devices can pivot about two different axes relative to one another.

Abstract: A rotatable connector comprises a pedestal, a spring, a holding plate, a universal coupling and a receptacle. The pedestal has a base plate, several ledges and a pair of pillars extending upwardly from the base plate. The pillars stand opposite sides of the base plate and outside the ledges. Each pillar has a hole therein. The spring is arranged to encase the ledges. A plurality of bulges is projected outwardly from an outer edge of the holding plate and pressed on the spring. The universal coupling has a first pivot, a second pivot and a shaft. The first and the second pivots are pivotally engaged by the shaft. Ends of the first pivot are pivotally inserted into the holes of the pillars. One end of second pivot engages with the holding plate, while the other end is fixed to the receptacle. The receptacle is electrically and mechanical connected to a cable end plug.

Abstract: An accessory for attachment to a portable electronic device is disclosed. The accessory has a housing, a connector, extending from the housing for electrically connecting the accessory to the portable electronic device, and circuitry located in the housing and electrically connected to the connector. The connector is mounted in the housing and is arranged to be movable with respect to the housing. The accessory is particularly exemplified by a plug in camera accessory for a portable telephone.

Abstract: A connector hub assembly having universal joint comprises a housing including at least a first connector having its mating portion accessible from a surface of the housing. A joint device is universally attached to the housing such that the housing is moveable along a first plane. A second connector is attached to the joint device. The joint device includes a socket defined in a recessed portion of the housing and a ball joint swivelably received in the socket. Wherein the joint device further includes a pin shaft located on an end of supporting arm of the ball joint, wherein the second connector is pivotally mounted on the pin shaft.

Abstract: A connector for mechanically and electrically connecting devices such that the devices can pivot about two different axes relative to one another.

Abstract: A connector block having an alarm-isolation circuit includes a first alarm input terminal, a second alarm input terminal, a first alarm output terminal, a second alarm output terminal, and at least one diode. The first and second alarm input terminals are operable for electrical connection with a two-wire alarm input. The first and second alarm output terminals are electrically connected respectively to the first and second alarm input terminals. The at least one diode is electrically connected between the first alarm input terminal and a first alarm output terminal, thereby forming a portion of the alarm-isolation circuit. The one alarm-isolation circuit is capable of forwarding an electrical signal to a remote location. In other embodiments, a diode is used between each alarm input terminal and alarm output terminal, thereby inhibiting feedback among the alarm output terminals and the associated alarm input terminal.

Abstract: An arrangement for connecting an auxiliary electrical system associated with a subassembly to a main electrical system, wherein the subassembly is mounted on a structural element of a vehicle body along a main vertical mounting direction, and including an auxiliary electrical connection element borne by the subassembly and a main element borne by the structural element. The auxiliary element is fixed and borne by the subassembly, and the main element is mounted switching between an inoperative position whereto it is elastically returned and a connecting position whereto it is automatically moved by the subassembly. The arrangement is useful, e.g., for mounting a motor vehicle seat.

Abstract: A rotor case on a charge adapter has a first rotational position for holding a cellular phone in an upright position, and a second rotational position for holding a cellular phone in a tilted position. The upright position is suitable for holding the cellular phone during charging only, while the tilted position holds the cellular phone while permitting connection of a data connector to the bottom of the cellular phone. The rotor case has a generally prismatic shape with an eccentrically located rotational connection to the remainder of the charge adapter. The eccentric rotational location moves the center of gravity of the cellular phone to maintain stable positioning of the center of gravity of the cellular phone in both the upright charging-only position and the tilted charging-communicating position.

Abstract: The display module (30) includes at least one liquid crystal cell (2) electrically and mechanically connected to a flexible display control printed circuit (1)having, arranged to a single face, electronic components for controlling the cell and metal paths for connection to the components and to said cell (2). In order to make it, the printed circuit (1) is first placed on the back side of the cell (2), the face of the printed circuit with no components facing the back of the cell (2), the printed circuit (1) is positioned under the cell (2), a mechanism for assembling the module (12) defining the location of the display of the cell (2), being made on the printed circuit (1) for the positioning thereof with respect to a display marking device (13) arranged on the cell and a portion of the face of the printed circuit with no components is secured directly to the back of the cell (2).

Abstract: An accessory for attachment to a portable electronic device is disclosed. The accessory has a housing, a connector, extending from the housing for electrically connecting the accessory to the portable electronic device, and circuitry located in the housing and electrically connected to the connector. The connector is mounted in the housing and is arranged to be movable with respect to the housing. The accessory is particularly exemplified by a plug in camera accessory for a portable telephone.

Abstract: A fastening device for a glass panel (2) on a wall (3), a building-side substructure, or similar object, such as a building facade, using a clamp fitting (4) that grips the glass panel (2) and a holder (5) that is supported on the clamp fitting (4) so that it can move to a limited extent in three dimensions. The invention teaches that the holder (5) has a retaining pivot (6) that can be fixed in position on the clamp fitting (4), whereby on the outer free end (7) of the retaining pivot there is a connecting articulation (8) that can be fixed in position for the connection of a compensating shaft (9), which on its end (10) farther from the retaining pivot (6) is connected by means of an articulation (11) that can be fixed in position with an adapter (12) for fastening to a wall (3), a substructure or similar object.

Abstract: An attachment device for a glass pane presenting voltaic cells, at a mounting fixed to a structure, whereby the glass pane is hold between two clamping elements. The invention concentrates on the fact that a coupling bell is supported with adjustable initial tension at the inside clamping element, while a permanently elastic spring member is placed between the coupling bell and the inside clamping element tolerating a relative motion of the coupling bell with regard to the clamping element. The invention concentrates furthermore on the execution of several spatial articulations and between the glass pane and the mounting fixed to a structure, as well as on the realization of the current conduction passing through the attachment device.

Abstract: The disclosure defined by this invention describes a structure which allows free movement of a cable of an electric tool. The structure is installed at the end of the handle of the electric tool and generally includes a seat cover, a cable clamping tube, and a cable tail stop. The seat cover includes a connecting chamber connected to the cable clamping tube. The cable is passed through the cable tail stop which passes through the inner and outer spaces of the handle. Hence, the cable may turn relative to the electric tool at any bending angle and the relative position between the cable and the electric tool may be easily arranged. Furthermore, the cable will not be easily damaged.

Abstract: An electrical connector accommodates high current, is not labor intensive to assemble and disassemble, and allows a wide range of motion to accommodate mechanical variations and movement of connected components. The connector comprises several parts with joints therebetween, wherein each joint provides electrical connection between and allows relative motion of the joined parts. The combination of parts and joints maintains electrical connection between two electrical components even if the components are misaligned or move after connection.

Abstract: A flexible connection arrangement is provided for two conductors that accommodates all possible forms of misalignment between the two conductors. The connection arrangement utilizes spherical joints formed by facing hemispherical protuberances at each end of two movable links.

Abstract: An electrical connector device to connect an electric power cord to a hand-held electric appliance, the connector device having an outer case housing with an inner chamber and at least one spring contact extending thereinto; a main housing rotatively supported in the outer case chamber, the main housing having two separated sockets therein, a stepped cylindrical top portion, and a bottom wall with an opening therethrough; at least one conductor compressively positioned on the stepped cylindrical portion of the main housing, the conductor being electrically connected to the power cord and to the spring contact; and a cord bushing having oppositely extending arms and a body portion with a bore therethrough, the power cord extending through the body portion bore, the arms being pivotly mounted in the separated sockets and the body portion extending through the bottom opening of the main housing; wherein the electrical connector device provides the power cord with two free axes of movement.

Abstract: An electrical connector providing a plurality of electrical contacts and which allows for 360.degree. rotation, while providing interruption free electrical continuity, is disclosed. A first set of electrical contacts is movably connected to a second set of electrical contacts through the employment of movably engaging terminal and conductive pads. The two pads are permitted to rotate relative to one another. Hence, the two connectors are permitted to rotate relative to one another. The electrical connector may be provided with a universal joint assembly. The universal joint assembly would permit the first and second connectors to be angularly displaced relative to one another and about a respective arbitrary axis. Preferably, the axes extend normal to one another.

Abstract: An electrical connector portion fixable in a floating manner to a support (2) and including a body (1) that is polygonal in cross-section, with links (5, 13, 20) imparting six degrees of freedom to the body (1) relative to the support, and with a resilient return spring (12, 19, 22) for returning the body (1) to an equilibrium position relative to each degree of freedom. A first link arrangement (5) between the body (1) and the support (2) comprises a first link structure (6, 7) in rotation conferring degree of freedom in rotation about an axis (Y) perpendicular one to the coupling direction, and link structure (9, 10, 11) in translation conferring one degree of freedom in translation along an axis (Z) parallel to the coupling direction.

Abstract: This mechanical joint allows relative rotation of two articles (one may be a stationary fixture), on an arbitrary axis. The joint has as much angular-rotation range as a hinge, but as many degrees of freedom as a ball-and-socket or universal joint. It allows transmission, between the objects, of force or flux (e.g., of electricity, gas, or liquid), or both. In can be used as an applied-force or motion sensor, varying electrical contacts or conductivity in response to relative motion or force applied between the articles. In one form the invention is simply a mechanical joint formed of two closely interlocked toroids. The minor cross-section of each toroid is sized to just fit through the central aperture of the other; there is a connection point on each toroid for attachment of one article. By adjusting closeness of fit, a designer can impart to the device a wide range of desirable frictional properties.

Abstract: Disclosed is a tilt/swivel mechanism for supporting a display monitor. The mechanism includes separate tilt ball and pedestal assemblies which may be snapped together without the use of tools. In like manner, any one of various monitors may be snapped onto the tilt ball assembly to provide a complete data display system.