Abstract: An electrical connector includes a rigid body, cable mating bodies disposed within the body, and contacts joined to the cable mating bodies. The body has an upper side and an opposite mounting side that is configured to be mounted to a first solar module. The body frames a window that extends through the body from the upper side to the mounting side. The cable mating bodies are configured to electrically couple the first solar module with cables to communicate electric current generated in the first solar module with one or more of an electrical load and an additional solar module. The contacts extend into the window of the body and are arranged in the window to mate with the module contacts to electrically couple the first solar module with the cable mating bodies.

Abstract: A string light assembly includes a string light connector and a lighting module electrically connected with the string light connector. The string light connector includes a cable, a plug connected with one end of the cable, and a socket module connected with the other end of the cable. The socket module has a plurality of interface modules of which at least one is used for connecting the lighting module, and at least one is used for connecting a plug of another string light connector. A plurality of the string light assemblies are connected to form a light string by engaging the plugs and the corresponding interface modules of the socket modules thereof with one of the plugs used for connecting power source. The string light assembly is designed to facilitate the connection and disconnection between two string light assemblies so as to conveniently adjust the length of the light string.

Abstract: A quick connect/disconnect cable apparatus is provided having a housing with a first housing component and a second housing component. The first housing component is separable from the second housing component at an interface. The first housing component has first connecting parts at the interface. The second housing component has corresponding mating second connecting parts at the interface. The first housing component further includes a plurality of ports located on at least one first housing component surface. The plurality of ports are adapted to allow a plurality of peripheral computer devices to connect to the plurality of ports. The second housing component further includes means for allowing one or more cables to connect between the second housing component and a computer.

Abstract: This invention provides a coupler having universal adaptors for compressed air, fluid, electricity, and/or data that enable a user to connect existing hoses or cords to the coupler, which is attached to a door base and/or window sash, thus allowing the door and/or window to be fully opened and closed. The body of the coupler is a U shaped clamp. The body has a thin base plate that is positioned under the door and/or window and two walls that contain electrical/pneumatic/data connectors. In one embodiment, the body is made of a durable plastic. The clamp is tightened via a tension screw with an adjustment knob or by a screwdriver. Embedded within the body are channels that allow passage of electricity, air, fluid, and/or data packets.

Abstract: An electrical connector, such as a circuit board connector, includes a housing having therein a divided multi-connector element. The electrical connector is adapted to electrically connect with a substrate, such as a circuit board. The divided multi-connector element includes a divided electrical contact configuration that includes a first group or subassembly of electrical contacts physically separate from an adjacent and second group or subassembly of contacts. The first group of electrical contacts and second group of electrical contacts each include a row of lower contacts and upper contacts. The second group of electrical contacts has an identical but mirrored configuration as the first group of electrical contacts.

Abstract: An extended universal serial bus (USB) card reader device is described herein. In one embodiment, a card reader includes a first extended USB (EUSB) connector to be coupled to an external host system, multiple flash memory card sockets capable of receiving multiple flash memory cards inserted therein, multiple flash controllers coupled to the plurality of flash memory card sockets respectively. The card reader further includes a memory for storing executable code, a processor coupled to each of the flash controllers for executing the executable code to control each of the plurality of flash controllers in order to access the corresponding flash memory card inserted therein. The card reader further includes a second EUSB connector to be coupled to an external EUSB device using the extended USB protocols, which is one of an EUSB slave device and an EUSB hub device. Other methods and apparatuses are also described.

Abstract: A phase adjustable adapter that can maintain its value of characteristic impedance in a manner that is independent of its electrical length. Embodiments of the adapter include a center conductor and an adapter body in surrounding relation to the center conductor so as to form an insulative gap. The adapter body has form factor that is defined by the ratio of an outer dimension of the adapter body to the length of the adapter body, where the form factor changes in accordance with the change in the length of the adapter body.

Abstract: An adaptor according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a power supply line to be connected to an external power supply; a first connector including a plurality of terminals; and a second connector including a first terminal connected to at least one of the plurality of terminals of the first connector and a second terminal connected to the power supply line. The adaptor realizes the connection between an external device and a wireless USB module.

Abstract: An integrated connecting port module is suitable for an adapter having one terminal which is a High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) adapting port and the other terminal which is a Digital Visual Interface (DVI) adapting port. The integrated connecting port module includes a case, an HDMI port and at least one expansion port. The case has a width not smaller than that of the DVI adapting port. The HDMI port and the expansion port are installed on the case and are stacked. An electronic device including the integrated connecting port module is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes: an insulative housing defining a front mating cavity; a mating tongue extending into the front mating cavity and defining thereon first and second mating faces opposite to each other, said mating tongue dividing said mating cavity into a first mating space confronting the first mating face for mating with a first complementary connector, and a second mating space confronting the second mating face for mutually exclusively mating with second and third complementary connector; a plurality of first type contacts disposed on the first mating face for connecting with the first complementary connector, a plurality of second type contacts disposed on the second mating face for connecting with the second complementary connector, and a plurality of third type contacts located between the first type contacts and the second type contacts with front ends of the third type contacts exposed to the second mating space.

Abstract: A telephone service interface (TSI) for accessing a network connection from the subscriber side of a network interface device. A TSI modular plug is adapted to mate with the security monitoring system jack. The TSI jack is connected to a TSI modular plug via first and second conductors. The first conductor establishes a first circuit between contact 1 on the TSI modular plug and contact 1 on the TSI jack and wherein the second conductor establishes a second circuit between contact 8 on the TSI modular plug and contact 8 on the TSI jack. First and second leads are connected to contact 4 and contact 5 of the TSI jack. The TSI jack receives the security monitoring system connection plug from the security monitoring system. The security monitoring system is connected to the telephone service provider network NID via contacts 4 and 5 of the security monitoring system connection plug.

Abstract: The invention relates to a changeable central processing unit (CPU) module apparatus for a computer, comprising a system control module board, a CPU module board and a heat-dissipating device. A second bus connector of the CPU module board is a golden finger plug extending from the CPU module board and is installed on a socket plug of a first bus connector of the system control module board. With the invention, a user can reduce the cost of updating the CPU and increase the period of using a peripheral equipment of the computer.

Abstract: Method and system for expanding the memory capacity of devices that use flash memory cards. In one aspect, a memory card expander assembly includes an adaptor shaped to be connected to a memory card slot of a host device, and a receptacle assembly in communication with the adaptor and operative to be attached to the host device. The receptacle assembly includes an expanded memory card slot operative to connect to a memory card such that the host device can communicate with the connected memory card when the adaptor is connected to the memory card slot.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a support body, first and second metal cases assembled with the support frame, and first and second terminal groups. The support frame comprises a first tongue part, a second tongue part, and a partition part which partitions the first and second tongue parts. The first terminal group is arranged in the first tongue part, and the second terminal group is arranged in the second tongue part. The support frame is sheltered with a metal sheltering casing comprising a front sheltering casing and a back sheltering casing which are assembled together. First and second holding plates extend from the first and second metal casings, the front sheltering casing is provided with notches, the support frame is provided with recesses, so that the first and second holding plates are held in the notches and recesses.

Abstract: An electrical continuity tester adaptor for attaching to a conventional continuity tester comprising first, second and third members. The first member is operably configured to engage a female F-type connector. The second member is operably configured to engage a female RJ series type connector. The third member includes a plurality of electrical connections and a printed circuit board to facilitate the electrical connectivity between the first and second members.

Abstract: A connector system includes a first connector part including at least one first cavity formed therein. The first connector part has at least one first contact. The system includes a second connector part including at least one second cavity formed therein. The second connector part is complementary to the first connector part such that when the first and second connector parts mate together. The first and second cavities are at least partially aligned and the first and second contacts are placed in electrical contact with one another. The system also includes a printed circuit board sub-assembly including a printed circuit board, a plurality of spring contacts that are electrically coupled to the printed circuit board. The sub-assembly has a stabilizing element that includes a plurality of vanes with the spring contacts being disposed between the vanes.

Abstract: A battery charging assembly for charging a battery of a mobile device includes a charging unit, an output assembly and an input assembly. The input assembly is detachably associated with the charging unit and includes an adapter for removable attachment to the charging unit, a power cord, and a plug configured to mate with a style of electrical outlet such that the charging unit is positionable at a remote location from the electrical outlet. The adapter has a latching mechanism for latching the adapter in a receptacle defined in the charging unit.

Abstract: An electrical connector and assembly having a body arranged and disposed to receive an interconnector of a guide wire at a first end and an interface cable at a second end, and a contact module in the body, the contact module comprising a contact housing and a plurality of contacts, disposed in the contact housing, the plurality of contacts being configured for electrical connection with the interface cable and the guide wire, is disclosed.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for connecting together two audio components that have different size connectors and/or a different configuration of electrical contacts between them. In one embodiment of the present invention, an audio adaptor is designed having an audio plug of one size to mate with a first electrical device, such as an integrated mediaphone such as the iPhone™, and an audio jack having a different size to mate with a second electrical device, such as a conventional cell phone headset having a single earpiece. In that instance, the plug would be a four-prong, 3.5 millimeter stereo device, while the jack would be a three-prong, 2.5 millimeter monaural device. The adaptor includes circuitry that takes one audio channel (i.e., the left or right channel), and couples it to the audio input on the monaural jack.

Abstract: A connector for a video game controller including electrical circuitry and a plurality of buttons. The connector includes: a plurality of contacts for receiving and transmitting electrical signals; and a plurality of pins electrically coupled to the plurality of contacts for communicating the electrical signals with the electrical circuitry of the video game controller. The plurality of contacts includes at least one contact for receiving an electrical signal that corresponds to pressing one of the plurality of buttons from among the plurality of electrical signals.

Abstract: An adapter is provided for connecting to an electrical wall outlet. The adapter includes a housing, a power conductor extending from the housing and that couples to a power side of the electrical wall outlet, a neutral conductor extending from the housing that couples to a neutral side of the electrical wall outlet, a receptacle disposed in the housing and indirectly coupled to the power and neutral conductors that receives a low voltage plug and that couples a low voltage data signal between the low voltage plug and wall outlet through the power and neutral conductors.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter for a micro USB socket or a mini USB socket in a mobile device, wherein the adapter includes a micro USB plug contact or a mini USB plug contact. The adapter also includes a contact body which is connected to the micro USB plug contact or to the mini USB plug contact, with the contact body having at least one abutment face for resting against a surface of the mobile device, and with the contact body having at least one contact face with flat contacts.

Abstract: A temperature adjustable cup holder having a memory card readable function includes a base and a cover mounted on the base. The base has a fan device received therein. A fin radiator is mounted on the fan device. A controlling chip is contactingly mounted on the fin radiator. The fan device electrically connected to the controlling chip. The cover has a cup seat disposed thereon. The cup seat contacted with the controlling chip. The cover has a connecting port and a switch disposed on a side thereof. A memory card reader is pivotally received in the base. The memory card reader has multiple sockets disposed thereon for connecting to different standards of memory cards.

Abstract: An adapter comprises a first adapter interface configured to removably couple to a consumer electronic device to permit communication of a first electrical service between the adapter and the device, a second adapter interface configured to removably couple to an appliance to permit communication of a second electrical service between the transformative adapter and the appliance, and at least one transformation component in communication with the first adapter interface and the second adapter interface and transforming one of the first electrical service and the second electrical service into the other when the adapter is mechanically coupled with at least one of the appliance and the consumer electronic device. The first and second electrical services can be a power or data service, and one of the services can comprise a wireless service.

Abstract: An electrical connector defining a receiving cavity for receiving a corresponding plug includes an insulative housing and a number of contacts retained in the insulative housing. The contacts include a number of first contacts which are arranged in a row along a transverse direction of the insulative housing. The first contacts include two pairs of differential signal contacts and a grounding contact between said two pairs of differential signal contacts. Each first contact has a contact portion extending into the receiving cavity, a tail portion extending out of the insulative housing and a connecting portion between the contact portion and the tail portion. The connecting portion of the grounding contact is wider than that of the differential signal contacts in the transverse direction.

Abstract: A connector with projecting function is electrically connected to a circuit board of an electronic device and includes a casing, a base, a rear cover, a projecting module and an electrical connector. The base has a first port and a second port. The projecting module is provided in the first port. The electrical connector is provided in the second port. The casing and the rear cover are assembled outside the base. When the connector is combined with the electronic device, a plurality of electrical-conductive terminals of the connector is configured to transmit image signals of the electronic device to a circuit board of the connector. Then, a control circuit and an image processing chip of the projecting module can process the image signals to project the processed images onto an external screen.

Abstract: An adapter and a portable electronic device which may contain the adapter are disclosed. The adapter may be detachably contained in a containing recess of the portable electronic device, and it includes a base, a first connecting end and a second connecting end. The first connecting end is disposed on the base, and the second connecting end and the first connecting end are electrically connected to each other. In addition, a containing recess is formed on a surface of the portable electronic device for containing the adapter. The portable electronic device may remind the user to put away the adapter into the containing recess.

Abstract: A multi-in-one connector has a casing and a plug assembly. The casing has a cavity and a front opening communicating with the cavity. The plug assembly is mounted in the cavity and extends through the front opening and has a first plug and a second plug. The second plug is separately stacked with the first plug and mounted slidably in the cavity through the front opening, wherein the second plug moves relative to the first plug to extend out of or retract from the front opening. Hence the multi-in-one connector is compatible with at least two connection interfaces of connector sockets.

Abstract: An electric lighting system for concealed lighting and track lighting installations has lamp holders spaced along a custom power cable with two finely braided high current conductors. The cable and conductors have a flattened rectangular cross section and are exceptionally pliable to facilitate cornering in tight spaces. The cable exterior is slotted for reduced height of the installed lamp holders and optimum low profile of concealed lighting installations. The lamp holders are adaptable to different types of lamps and include an optional reflector. Snap-on mounting lugs permit installation of the cable and lamp holders directly to a mounting surface. Alternatively, a low profile track holds the cable and lamp holders.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing and a number of first and second contacts retained therein. The insulative housing defines a first receiving cavity with a first tongue extending thereinto and a second receiving cavity with a second tongue extending thereinto. The second receiving cavity communicates with the first receiving cavity in an up to down direction. The first contacts are disposed on opposite first and second surfaces of the first tongue. Each first contact has a first contact portion protruding into the first receiving cavity and a first tail portion. The second contacts are disposed on a mounting surface of the second tongue. Each second contact has a flat second contact portion exposed to the second receiving cavity and a second tail portion. All first tail portions and second tail portions extend out of the insulative housing and are arranged in a row.

Abstract: A power cable connector compatible with Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) and Integrated Device Electronics (IDE) standards has a SATA connector module and an IDE connector module. The SATA connector module has a SATA connector plug and multiple SATA power terminals. The IDE connector module has an IDE connector plug and multiple IDE power terminals. The IDE connector plug has a chamber having a detour guide. The SATA connector plug is detachably mounted in the chamber. The IDE power terminals are mounted in the IDE connector plug, detachably and respectively contact the SATA power terminals. Each IDE power terminal has a connecting element. One of the connecting elements of the IDE power terminals is mounted along the detour guide to prevent short circuit and facilitate manufacture. Therefore, the SATA power terminals are not separated by a separate insulator for improved production yield and performance.

Abstract: A computer system includes a rack, a computer module and an interface-dedicated module to be mounted therein, and an intra-rack management module. The rack has a rear panel for power supply to and signal connection among modules, and the modules permit plug-in mounting onto the rear panel of the rack. The computer module has behind the computer a dedicated adapter which makes possible plug-in mounting of the computer onto the rack and coordinates signals between the computer and the rear panel.

Abstract: A cassette includes a shell having a housing and a cover mated together to define an inner chamber. The housing has a plurality of plug cavities configure to receive plugs therein. A contact subassembly is received in the inner chamber. The contact subassembly has a circuit board and a plurality of contacts coupled to the circuit board. The contacts are arranged in contact sets that are received in corresponding plug cavities to mate with different corresponding plugs. A latch member couples the housing to the cover. The latch member has a latch element configured to secure the shell to a panel.

Abstract: The invention concerns a matrix connector comprising a first pair of plug-in connectors and a second pair of plug-in connectors, in which the first pair of plug-in connectors has a housing, in which at least one flexible printed circuit board with at least one array of contacts is designed, which is contacted with at least one second array of contacts, which is designed in the second pair of plug-in connectors.

Abstract: An adapter system is disclosed including a pair of adapters operating in conjunction with each other to allow a variety of different, off-the-shelf memory cards to be used within the ExpressCard slot.

Abstract: When a module is inserted into a bay of an electronic system, an electrical signal connector on the electronic system engages a mating signal connector on the module and an electrical power connector on the electronic system engages one of two mating power connectors on the module. The electrical power connector on the electronic system is on either a first side or a second side of the electrical signal connector. The mating power connectors are on the first and second sides of the mating signal connector on the module.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a lead connector end of an implantable medical lead is disclosed herein. The method may include: provide a mold cavity including a feature and a longitudinal axis; place a ring contact in the mold cavity, engage the ring contact with the feature; fill the mold cavity with a mold material, the feature preventing displacement of the ring contact along the longitudinal axis; allow the mold material to cure; remove a resulting lead connector end from the mold cavity; and reduce an excessive diameter of the resulting lead connector end to a finished diameter.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises an insulative housing (1) and a plurality of terminals (2) retained in the housing. The housing defines a first wall (11), a second wall (12) and a pair of sides (13) connecting the first and second walls thereby defining a receiving room (10) theretween. The terminals are inserted into said receiving room along a rear-to-front direction, and each comprises a first solder portion (24) and a second solder portion (25) respectively extending toward the first wall and second wall. The first and second solder portions respectively define a first (241) and a second mounting faces (251) in a parallel relationship and sandwiching the first and second walls theretween.

Abstract: A dual wiring system which has improved easy exchangeability and function expandability of function unit, and is capable of constructing a higher-order system by controlling plural function units in a coordinated fashion. A plurality of base units are mounted in wall surfaces of a building structure, and connected to both of an electric power line and an information line installed in the building structure. A function unit is detachably connected to each of the base units, and provides at least one of functions for supplying electric power from the electric power line, outputting information from the information line, and inputting information into the information line. A control unit is detachably connected to the function unit or the base unit, and controls at least two of the function units connected to the electric power line and the information line through the base unit(s) in a coordinated fashion.

Abstract: An audio adapter includes a base body, a plug module and a receptacle disposed in the base body. The base body defines a receiving cavity at an upper portion thereof and a holding chamber at a lower portion thereof. A portion of the receiving cavity extends upward to penetrate through the base body to form a guiding channel. The plug module includes a plug body received in the receiving cavity and an audio plug. The audio plug has a connecting portion embedded in the plug body and an inserting portion projected out of the plug body. The plug body is provided with a guiding portion thereon. The guiding portion is slidably disposed in the guiding channel. The guiding portion can be pushed along the guiding channel to drive the plug body to slide in the receiving cavity and further drive the inserting portion to be stowed into the receiving cavity.

Abstract: A power adapter for a peripheral device such as portable electronics device is disclosed. The power adapter includes a housing that contains electrical components associated with the power adapter. The power adapter also includes a data port provided at a surface of the housing. The data port is configured to provide external power to the peripheral device.

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 electrical connector assembly includes an upper insulative base and a lower insulative base discrete from each other, and assembled therewith along an up-to-down direction instead of a left-to-right direction. Thus, a small assembly space will be achieved compared to the prior art.

Abstract: An electrical adapter assembly for connecting a first hard disk drive and a second hard disk drive is provided. The electrical adapter assembly includes a connector capable of electrically inserting into the first hard disk drive, a printed circuit board (PCB) module electrically connecting the connector, and a loading member for loading the first hard disk drive. The PCB module includes a chip for controlling data transfer between the first hard disk drive and the second hard disk drive. The loading member includes a base and at least two guiding portions pivotally attached on the base to allow the first hard disk drive to be able to slide between the at least two guiding portions.

Abstract: A memory card is disclosed resembling a CompactFlash card, but which is compatible with an ExpressCard slot.

Abstract: Connector assemblies for use in wiring/cabling applications are disclosed. The connector assemblies include first and second jack openings that facilitate interaction between plugs that feature contact layouts according to the IEC 60603-7-7 standard. Cable/plug combinations are also provided wherein the cable features shielded twisted pair (STP) fully shielded twisted pair (FTP) and unshielded twisted pair (UTP) wires. The cable/plug interface includes a housing wherein individual wires are brought into electrical communication with electrical contacts that are exposed relative to the exterior of the housing. The electrical contacts are positioned in quadrants of the plug housing, when viewed in cross-section, such that the plug complies with the contact geometry set forth in the IEC 60603-7-7 standard. The cable/plug is generally a preterminated assembly, whereby the plug is pre-mounted to the cable before shipment to an installation location or distribution channel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal block (1) for telecommunications and data systems, comprising a housing, in which first and second contacts (10, 12) for connecting leads are arranged, the first contacts (10) being accessible from the upper side (13) of the housing and the second contacts (12) being accessible from the lower side (14) of the housing, each first and second contact forming a contact pair. Each of said contact pairs has at least one interface, which is accessible from the exterior and is used to connect plugs or magazines, said interface being designed as a bifurcated contact (15) and the first contact (10), second contact (12) and the bifurcated contact (15) forming a one-piece contact element (18). The invention also relates to an associated contact element (18).

Abstract: A positioning and grounding structure for ring connectors. A cutting part is formed by cutting one side of the ring connector. The connecting base has a grounding part. Using the relative position between the grounding part and the electrical connecting part as well as the cutting part for double positioning, the ring connector can be quickly fixed on a circuit board. The grounding part can quickly connect noises or electrostatics to the ground. The structure solves the problem of connectors in the prior art that lacks positioning and grounding designs. The provided ring connector can quickly position and ground.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a connector converting device adapted for connecting a host unit having a plug to an external unit through a cable. The connector converting device is connected to the host unit having a first plug serving as data input/output interface to and from an external unit. The connector converting device comprises a first jack to which the first plug is connected, and a second jack to which a second plug of the cable of the external unit is connected, wherein the first jack and the second jack are electrically connected.

Abstract: Described is an electrical connector assembly with an electrical connector having a connector body that includes a receptacle connector portion at a first end and a plug connector portion at a second end opposite the first end. The receptacle connector portion has electrical contacts within an opening for mating with a plug electrical connector at the first end of the connector body. The plug connector portion has electrical contacts within an opening for mating with a receptacle electrical connector at the second end. The connector body has an electrical conductor that is in electrical communication with at least one of the electrical contacts and extends from one side of the connector body. A circuit card is disposed adjacent to that one side of the connector body and is in electrical communication with the at least one electrical contact through the electrical conductor extending from the side of the connector body.