Abstract: A power adapter includes a main body, a locking member and a power cable coupler head. The main body includes an opening. The locking member is arranged on the main body and includes a perforation, which is communicated with the opening. The power cable coupler head is rotatably and detachably connected to the locking member such that a portion of the power cable coupler head is penetrated through the perforation and the opening to be coupled with the main body.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a plug equipped cord (or, a plug) includes a compression spring between a fixed base, which is connected to a lead wire, and a contact terminal of a fuse. In addition, a RITZ wire is connected between a portion, in which the fixed base and the lead wire are soldered together, and the contact terminal.

Abstract: An apparatus including an audio data processor is connected to a data bus to receive encoded digital audio signals. The audio data processor decodes the encoded digital audio signals, and transmits the decoded digital audio signals in different output formats to an audio output jack. The jack includes a first contact portion that receives one of the digital audio signals in one SPDIF format from the audio data processor. The jack also includes a second contact portion that receives another digital audio signal in another SPDIF format from the audio data processor. The jack receives a plug that includes at least two portions. A first portion of the plug receives one of the digital audio signals from the audio data processor, and a second portion of the plug receives the another of the digital audio signal from the audio data processor. The jack transmits one of the digital audio signals to the first portion of the plug, and the other of the digital audio signals to the second portion of the plug.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle power plug with a control switch, comprising a body formed by two mating semi-circular arc covers; an electrode set having a positive pole and a negative pole; and a control switch having a press rod axially connected with an conductive blade, wherein a snappingly engaged structure is disposed in the body with two conductive blade clamps arranged on its two sides, respectively, one blade clamp being coupled with the positive pole, and the other blade clamp and the negative pole being coupled with a power cord, respectively, and then extending out of the body through line holes; consequently, the press rod extending out of a button hole of the body is applied with a force on its one end, and the locating structure longitudinally displaces in the snappingly engaged structure of the body to be selectively located, so as to render the conductive blade contact with or separate from the two conductive blade clamps and thus to control the connection or disconnection with po

Abstract: A socket bulb includes a shell inside which a depression device, a clamp device, and conductive plates are arranged. The shell has a lower opening through which the base of a bulb can be put into the shell in a linear movement. Depression operation of the depression device by the base of the bulb moves the clamp device to move between a raised position and a lowered position. When the clamp device is moved from the raised position to the lowered position, the bulb is securely retained inside the shell in electrical engagement with the conductive plates through which power is supplied to the bulb. When the clamp device is moved from the lowered position to the raised position, the bulb is released and can be withdrawn easily. As such, an efficient and safe structure for mounting and dismounting a bulb in a socket is provided.

Abstract: An electronic device for electrically connecting a first audio module to a speaker is described. The electronic device includes a case, a circuit board, a first audio connector, a second audio connector, and an internal music module. Both the first audio connector and the second audio connector are disposed on the circuit board. The speaker electrically connects to the first audio connector, and the second audio connector electrically connects to the first audio module and the first audio connector. The electronic device preferably includes an audio input interface. At least part of the audio input interface is fixed on the case and thereby users can conveniently connect the first audio module to the electronic device.

Abstract: An audio jack includes an insulative housing (10) including a tapered, inclined rear end (13) having four sides wherein two horizontal sides are wider than the other two vertical sides, all four sides being inclined and coupled together; first, second, third, and fourth terminals (21, 22, 23, and 24) disposed in respective grooves (131, 132, 133, and 134) and each having an outer terminal (212, 222, 231, or 241) inclined and projected from the rear end (13); a plate (20) in the housing (10) served as a plug stopper; and a metal shell (30) enclosing the housing (10) and including inclined legs 32. The housing (10) further comprises two internal cavities (1311, 1321) positioning two of the first, second, third, and fourth terminals (21, 22, 23, and 24) respectively. The third and fourth terminals (23 and 24) are served as a switch upon insertion and removal of a plug (4).

Abstract: An audio jack connector suitable for connecting with a plug is provided. The audio jack connector includes an insulating housing, a first contact terminal, a second contact terminal, a plurality of third contact terminals, a first fixing plate, and a second fixing plate. The insulating housing includes an inserting hole, a chamber, and a plurality of grooves. The inserting hole is connected through to the chamber. The grooves are disposed on the sidewalls of the chamber and connected through to the chamber. The first/second/third contact terminal is disposed in one of the corresponding grooves. The first/second fixing plate is electrically connected to the first/second contact terminal and is disposed in one of the corresponding grooves. As a plug is inserted into the chamber, the first/second/third contact terminal is electrically connected to the plug. At the same time, the first/second contact terminal detaches from the first/second fixing plate.

Abstract: A system of connection of a probe terminal to a connection head of an implantable medical device. A connection terminal is assembled at the proximal end of a probe to be inserted in a cavity of a connector head of the housing of an implantable medical device. The connection terminal is covered on its external surface by a layer of anti-adhesion material, in particular a carbon film laid down by cathodic sputtering with a thickness less than 1 ?m. In the alternative, the layer can be applied on the interior wall of the cavity of the connector head.

Abstract: A receptacle connector includes a housing having a first sidewall and a second sidewall. An inserting hole is defined in a middle position of the first sidewall. A first slot and a second slot are defined in the second sidewall. A first conductive terminal has a first contact arm. The first conductive terminal inserts into the housing along the first slot. The first contact arm extends to the inserting hole. The second conductive terminal has a second contact arm. The second fixing arm and a second bending arm connect the second contact arm to the second fixing arm. The second conductive terminal inserts into the housing along the second slot. The second conductive terminal inserts into the housing along the second slot.

Abstract: A connector for connecting a flexible elongate member having a sensor mounted thereon to a physiology monitor includes a housing, an electrical contact member disposed within the housing, the electrical contact member having a plurality of axially spaced contact members, a cable having a plurality of conductors being electrically connected to respective axially spaced contact members, and a sleeve having an opening therein which communicates with an internal passage of the housing. The sleeve is moveable between an open position and a closed position. An interlock mechanism may also be provided to prevent the sleeve from moving from the open position to the closed position.

Abstract: An audio jack (100) for electrically connecting a mating plug (200) includes an insulative housing (10) and a number of electrical contacts (21, 22, 23, 24) retained therein. The insulative housing (10) has a first sidewall (11), a second sidewall (12) opposite to the first sidewall, and a plug-insertion hole (15) extending in a longitudinal direction thereof. Each electrical contact (21, 22, 23, 24) includes a mating portion (212, 222, 232, 242), a retaining portion (211, 221, 231, 241) and a solder portion (213, 223, 233, 243). The retaining portions (211, 221, 231, 241) are engaged with the first sidewall (11). The mating portion (212, 222, 232, 242) and the retaining portion (211, 221, 231, 241) of the electrical contacts (21, 22, 23, 24) are located on the same side of the insulative housing (10).

Abstract: The invention relates to a jack having a switch mechanism SW of the single-butt contact type in which an ON/OFF operation is performed by insertion/extraction of a plug P. When the plug is inserted, a displacement load is applied by the separator to a middle portion in the length direction of the movable contact piece to flex the movable contact piece while setting a basal end portion of the movable contact piece as a fulcrum, whereby a tip end portion thereof is contacted with the stationary contact piece. Thereafter, the middle portion in the length direction of the movable contact piece is flexed while setting the tip end portion as a fulcrum, to apply a contact pressure on a contact. As a result, miniaturization of the jack, and reduction of the production cost can be realized.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an external communication jack for a mobile terminal that prevents damage caused by rotation of a plug inserted therein. The external communication jack comprises a body having an insertion passage for accepting a plug, a terminal mounting part formed on the body for mounting the plug, a connection terminal formed at an outer surface of the terminal mounting part and operatively coupled to circuitry for operating the mobile terminal, and a rotation preventing part formed on at least one of an outer surface of the terminal mounting part and an inner surface of the connection terminal, wherein the rotation preventing part at least partially prevents rotation of the connection terminal with respect to the terminal mounting part.

Abstract: An electrical adapter assembly has a cable and an adapter. The cable has a distal end having a plug and a proximal end having a connector. The connector comprises a shell having an inner space, a first end and a second end having an output hole allowing the cable to be mounted in the inner space. The second end of the connector has an outer surface, a positive electrode, a negative electrode and a thermal sensor mounted in the inner space of the connector. The adapter connects to the cable and has a circuit board and a socket corresponding to the plug. Because the thermal sensor can sense the temperature in the connector and cut off the current when the temperature is too high, the cable will not be damaged and users will not be in danger.

Abstract: A telecommunications device including a chassis having a housing in which a plurality of splitter devices are contained. The housing includes top and bottom walls, front and back ends, and opposing sides. A circuit board is positioned at the back end of the housing. The circuit board includes a front face that faces toward the front end of the housing. The circuit board also includes an upper portion that extends higher than the top wall of the housing and a lower portion that extends lower than the bottom wall of the housing. First telecommunications connectors are mechanically coupled to the front face of the circuit board at the upper portion, and second telecommunications connectors are mechanically coupled to the front face of the circuit board at the lower portion. The chassis of the telecommunications device defines upper open side regions for allowing cables to be routed laterally from adjacent the sides of the chassis to the first telecommunications connectors.

Abstract: A ring out system including a ring out holder and an electrical connector to be tested therewith. The holder has a plurality of ring out pins which are received into openings at the floor of each terminal passage of the connector, wherein continuity is impossible unless the terminals are properly at their locked position. For final ring out, a plurality of stabilizer pins of the holder enter stabilizer pin openings of the connector to provide terminal position stability during testing.

Abstract: A power connector assembly (100) includes a housing (2) defining a number of passages (23, 24), a circuit board (4) assembled to the housing and including a pair of LEDs (42) capable of being actuated to emit light, a number of contacts respectively received in the passages of the housing, a cable (6) electrically connecting with the circuit board, a rear cover (7) assembled to the housing to enclose the contact, the circuit board and front end of the cable, and status indicator means (81, 82) aligning with the LED of the circuit board and enclosed by the rear cover to spread the light emitted from the LED outwardly for indicating normal status between the power connector assembly and a complementary connector. The contacts include a power contact (31), a ground contact (32) electrically connecting with the circuit board and a detect contact (33) electrically connecting with the LED of the circuit board.

Abstract: A connector includes a unitary body defining a hollow center region configured and arranged to receive a proximal contact portion of a lead. The unitary body may define connector pockets and seal features within the hollow center region. The connector pockets can be spaced-apart and may define openings through the unitary body. The seal features may be disposed between the connector pockets.

Abstract: A universal four-contact plug and jack assembly permits interconnection of microphone and stereo audio signals between an audio peripheral incorporating the four-contact plug and an audio device that includes the four-contact jack. Dimensionally, the interconnecting segments of the four-contact plug are, in terms of overall length, consistent with standard three-contact audio plugs which allows the four-contact plug to be plugged into a three-contact jack intended for use with conventional three-contact audio plugs. Similarly, the four-contact jack has three of its contacts positioned as a conventional three-contact jack but with a fourth contact position to interconnect with the additional contact of four-contact plugs. With this configuration, an audio device including the four-contact plug is compatible with audio peripherals including stereo headsets, monaural headsets with microphones, and others.

Abstract: A connector for a medical electrical lead includes a single connector, which delivers three or more conductors to an implantable medical device (IMD). The connector includes integrated multiple electrode rings and conductors, and has a modular system of connector and spacer blocks for routing the conductors to a lead body.

Abstract: In a structure for setting an audio signal outputted by an audio information processing part to a signal of a kind corresponding to the detected results of switches, when a plug having the length of a signal side contact longer than the standard of an RCA pin plug is connected to RCA pin jacks, the switches are respectively attached to positions to be operated by the signal side contact of the plug and not to be operated by the signal side contact of the RCA pin plug. When the operating states of the switches show that the plug is not connected to the RCA pin jacks, the audio signal outputted by the audio information processing part is set to a signal of a kind set by a user.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a vehicle power plug with a control switch, comprising a body formed by two mating semi-circular arc covers; an electrode set having a positive pole and a negative pole; and a control switch having a press rod axially connected with an conductive blade, wherein a snappingly engaged structure is disposed in the body with two conductive blade clamps arranged on its two sides, respectively, one blade clamp being coupled with the positive pole, and the other blade clamp and the negative pole being coupled with a power cord, respectively, and then extending out of the body through line holes; consequently, the press rod extending out of a button hole of the body is applied with a force on its one end, and the locating structure longitudinally displaces in the snappingly engaged structure of the body to be selectively located, so as to render the conductive blade contact with or separate from the two conductive blade clamps and thus to control the connection or disconnection with po

Abstract: A grounding plug for use with an accessory power outlet in a vehicle to ground an electrical test device such as a fuse tester, test light, multimeter, circuit tester, etc. The grounding plug is provided with a grounding member positioned therein with one end of the grounding member extending outwardly from the grounding plug to provide a grounding terminal and a spring-like contact extending laterally from the grounding plug which engages the grounding portion of the accessory power outlet. The ground lead of the test device is attached to the grounding terminal of the grounding plug to ground the test device.

Abstract: An audio jack connector includes an insulating housing and a first set and a second set of conductive contacts. A plurality of recesses is provided in the insulating housing. Each contact has a fixing portion, a contacting portion and an elastic compressing portion. The first and second sets of conductive contacts are received in the plurality of recesses, the elastic compressing portions of the first set of conductive contacts is located at a middle position of a lateral wall of the insulating housing; the elastic compressing portions of the second set of conductive contacts are located at a middle position of the opposite laterally wall of the insulating housing. While the audio jack connector is assembled with an external printed circuit board having a gap, the audio jack connector embedded into the gap, so the assembly height of the audio jack connector is reduced.

Abstract: A normal-through jack that includes a housing, wherein a first and second coaxial conductor and a switch are enclosed within the housing. The housing includes a front portion and a back portion. The front portion has a first access port and a second access port extending therefrom, and the back portion has a first coaxial cable-connector and a second coaxial cable-connector extending therefrom. The first coaxial conductor extends between the first coaxial cable-connector and a first end of a resistor, wherein a second end of the resistor is coupled with the first access port. The second coaxial conductor extends between the second access port and the second coaxial cable-connector. The switch is adapted to provide an electrical connection between the first coaxial conductor and the second coaxial conductor.

Abstract: A cigarette-lighter assembly connector includes an indicator, particularly a light source, that can be activated when the connector is sufficiently inserted into a cigarette-lighter socket to indicate to the user that a portable electronic device can be safely operated via the power supplied from the cigarette-lighter assembly connector.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a jack assembly including a jack mount having a front side and a rear side. A jack of the assembly is adapted to be slidably mounted in a jack receiving region of the jack mount. The jack assembly also includes a plurality of cross-connect contacts, and a rear interface assembly. The rear interface assembly includes a dielectric cover piece and a plurality of rear connectors that project outward from the dielectric cover piece.

Abstract: A vehicle power supply outlet connectable to a car cigarette lighter and to an electrical device plug. The power supply outlet includes a cylindrical socket including an engagement plate for engaging the cigarette lighter or the electrical device plug that is inserted into the socket. The engagement plate includes a hook elastically deformable in a radially outward direction of the socket. A sleeve including a recess is fitted to the socket. The recess receives the hook of the engagement plate when the hook is elastically deformed in the radially outward direction. Deformation of the hook is restricted by contact between the hook and the bottom surface of the recess. This prevents permanent deformation of the hook.

Abstract: A connector for connecting to an energy source such as a pulse generator for a cardiac stimulator system. The connector assembly includes a pin, at least one ring and a sleeve composed of an insulative hard polymer molded between the pin and ring such that the sleeve provides electrical insulation between the pin and ring and mechanically couples the pin and ring.

Abstract: A connector includes an electrically conductive plug provided with a retaining hole, and an insulating housing that has a retaining member shaped in a cantilever beam. The retaining member has a retaining claw portion. The retaining claw portion has a projecting portion formed at a proximal end side of the retaining member. The projecting portion is crashed by an edge portion of the retaining hole when the retaining claw portion is engaged with the retaining hole.

Abstract: An earphone jack and a mobile terminal having the same is provided so as to enable a plug to be smoothly inserted into or pulled out of an earphone jack regardless of diameter variations of the plug and the earphone jack without providing an additional part. To this end, an earphone jack comprises a housing having at its center, an insertion hole into which a plug formed at an earphone is inserted, and a slot cut in an upper surface thereof along a direction of insertion of the plug into the insertion hole so that the housing can be elastically deformed in a direction perpendicular to the insertion direction during the insertion of the plug, and a plurality of contact terminals, wherein one side of each contact terminal is disposed inside the insertion groove to contact with each terminal of the plug and the other side thereof is exposed to the outside of the housing to be connected to a circuit component.

Abstract: A contact connection adapter for producing an intermittent electrical contact between two plugs has a main body and two socket-like receptacles placed thereon for the plugs. The cross-sections of the receptacle receiving the plugs to be connected intersect peripherally in this case in such a way that the plugs press against one another at their lateral contact faces and produce an electrical contact.

Abstract: A connector assembly for an implantable medical device including a casing includes a header having a receptacle with an electrical contact for engageably receiving an electrical terminal on a proximal end of a lead and a fastener assembly for simultaneously releasably clamping the lead to the header within the receptacle and firmly attaching the header to the casing. The header is mounted on the casing and has a distal notched region with an upper surface and a first channel in its upper surface aligned with, and being a partial extension of, the receptacle. The fastener assembly includes a lead-lock component engageably received within the notched region of the header and with a second channel therein which is aligned and juxtaposed with the first channel, the channels taken together being an extension of the receptacle. A fastener system firmly mounts the lead-lock component to the header at the notched region.

Abstract: A power supply connector assembly device, having a power supply connector includes a front insulating body and a rear insulating body. The front insulating body with a holding cavity that is used to hold a first conductive terminal, and the first conductive terminal comprises holding slots that hold a protruding portion formed central of an insulating body. Embedding grooves are defined on the protruding portion that enable a second conductive terminal to embed therein, and a through hole is further defined in the protruding portion that provides for the signal terminal to clamp therein. When joining together the front insulating body and the rear insulating body, joining holes defined in the front insulating body and joining portions formed on the rear insulating body, and the two insulating bodies are clamped and enclosed within a covering case, thereby enabling the power supply connector to achieve the objective of conducting electric power.

Abstract: An electrical conductive path for medical electronic device generally includes a plurality of stackable molded non-conductive housing with each housing having a bore therethrough alignable with adjacent housing bores. The adjacent housings and define any combination when stacked, spaced apart slots for receiving a plurality of electrically conductive spring rings. A plurality of electrically conducting garter springs are disposed within corresponding spring rings and a cable is provided including wires attached to corresponding spring rings.

Abstract: An electric adapter for providing output power to an accessory includes an adapter housing having a projection configured for insertion into a DC power accessory port, the projection carrying an electrical input conductor, a power outlet cord extending from the housing, a manually operable power switch mounted on the housing, the switch operable to electrically connect the electrical input conductor to the power outlet cord, and a timer circuit contained within the housing and configured to electrically disconnect the input conductor from the power outlet cord after a predetermined cycle time period, without removing the projection from the DC power accessory port.

Abstract: A DSX jack module having removable jacks is disclosed. The jack module includes a jack mount for holding the jacks. The jack module also includes a front facing cross-connect array and a front facing IN/OUT array. A circuit board is electrically connected to the arrays. The circuit board includes portions positioned directly behind the cross-connect array and the IN/OUT array. A chassis for holding jack modules is also disclosed. The chassis includes a front door having a double hinge configuration.

Abstract: An optical-electric connector (1) has an insulative housing (10), a plurality of contacts (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) received in the housing, and an optical-electric converter (30) assembled in the housing. The housing defines a receiving space (14) for receiving a mating plug and a plurality of passageways (16) for receiving the contacts. One of the resilient contacts forms an elastic contacting arm (212) extending into the receiving space and a retention section (211). A coil spring (214) is assembled between the retention section and the elastic contacting arm. The retention section of the contact securely holds the coil spring in its place.

Abstract: The present invention firmly fastens a cover and a base of an electrical connector. The fastening is done with a precise three-dimensional positioning. The process for a mold opening of the connector is simplified and no slider is in need.

Abstract: A cross-connect module is disclosed herein. The cross-connect module includes a housing having a front end and a rear end. The rear end includes a printed circuit board mounted to the module. First and second switching jacks positioned adjacent the front end of the housing. A DIN type rear connector is mechanically mounted to the printed circuit board. The switching jacks are routed to the DIN type rear connector via coaxial cables that are terminated to the connector. The printed circuit board is used to route a tracer lamp circuit of the module to power and ground through the DIN type rear connector.

Abstract: An electrical connection socket structure, into which a plug of a signal wire is inserted for electrical connection, includes a plastic base formed with a hole, a plurality of terminals disposed in the plastic base, and an insulation block disposed in the plastic base and formed with a contact slant. Each terminal has a pin and an elastic arm. The pin is located below the plastic base and the elastic arm has a contact. When the plug is inserted into the hole of the plastic base, the plug pushes the contact slant of the insulation block and thus moves the insulation block. At least two terminals among the plurality of terminals may be electrically connected to or disconnected from each other according to a displacement of the insulation block.

Abstract: A stacked electrical connector has an insulative housing (1), a plurality of signal contacts (23, 26) and a pair of contacts (24, 27, 25, 28) retained in the housing. The housing defines a mounting surface (19) for mounting on a printed circuit board and a receiving space (12) for receiving a mating plug (9). The switch contact includes a base portion retained in the housing and a spring arm extending from the base portion. An insulative separator (245) is formed on one spring arm and projects into the receiving space. The separator is moveable in a plane vertical to the mounting surface. When the mating plug inserts into the receiving space, the separator rotates and drives one switch contact to connect with the other switch contact.

Abstract: An electrical connector (7) includes an insulative housing (1) having front and rear faces (10, 20). A first and a second receiving rooms (101, 102), which communicate with each other are defined in the insulative housing (1) and extend forwardly from the rear face (20). A third receiving room (103) is defined in the insulative housing (1) and extends forwardly from the rear face (20) as well. A retaining cavity (6) is in communication with the third receiving room (103). A resilient contact (2) is received in the first receiving room (101) and comprises a first contacting portion and a first connecting portion (23) beyond the rear face (20). A central contact (4) comprises a plate portion (41) received in the third receiving room (103), a fork-type contacting portion (42) extending forwardly from the plate portion (41) and a third connecting portion (43). The plate portion (41) has a retention member (44) for engagement with the retaining cavity (6).

Abstract: An electrical connection socket structure, into which a plug is inserted, includes a plastic base having a hole, terminals disposed in the plastic base, and an insulation block. Each terminal has a pin located below the plastic base and an elastic arm formed with a contact. The terminals comprise a first terminal and a second terminal both having the contacts that may contact or be separated from each other. The insulation block disposed in the plastic base has a contact slant and can move the elastic arm of the first terminal. When the plug is inserted into the hole, the plug pushes the contact slant and moves the insulation block to press the elastic arm of the first terminal such that the contact of the first terminal is electrically connected to or disconnected from the contact of the second terminal after the contacts rubs against each other by a distance.

Abstract: A cross-connect module is disclosed herein. The cross-connect module includes a housing having a front end and a rear end. The rear end includes a rear wall defining connector mounting openings. First and second switching jacks are positioned adjacent the front end of the housing. Rear connectors mount within the connector mounting openings. Cables electrically couple the rear connectors to the switching jacks. A tracer lamp circuit including a power connector and a pin jack are also provided. In depicted embodiments, the rear connectors, the pin jack and the power connector are secured to the rear wall of the housing by snap-fit connections. The depicted module also includes a front cover having structure for providing snap-fit connections with the switching devices.

Abstract: A cigar lighter including a mounting ring, and a socket insertable into the mounting ring. The socket has at least one cantilevered lance extending in a longitudinal direction of the socket and directed radially inwardly. The mounting ring has a cylindrical body with an inner surface. A rib is provided on the inner surface of the housing so as to extend in a longitudinal direction. The rib is arranged in a vicinity of the lance of the socket so as to limit outward radial travel of the lance.

Abstract: An audio jack connector comprises an insulative housing and a plurality of terminals. The housing has a mating face, and the mating face is joined to a top face and bottom face. The housing defines slots where the openings of the slots are located at the bottom face and extend to the top face. The mating face defines a jack cavity communicating with the slots. The plurality of terminals are disposed in the slots, and each terminal has a base portion. One end of the base portion forms a resilient arm reversely bent toward the top face. A free end of the resilient arm forms a hemispherical contact portion, and the other end of the base portion is bent to form a soldering portion. The soldering portion extends out of the slot and is located within the periphery of the bottom face. The terminals are respectively received in the slots of the housing and are fixed to the slots through the base portions thereof.

Abstract: A housing for a coaxial jack including an opening for receiving the jack, the opening including a guide for preventing rotation of the jack within the opening. The housing also includes a stop to limit sliding of the jack within the opening and a flange extending from an outer surface. An outer face opposite the flange includes a ridge and a groove. A housing for coaxial jacks includes a pair of openings for receiving jacks. Each opening includes a guide to prevent rotation and a stop to limit sliding of the jack within the opening.

Abstract: A power supply connector including a spring loaded member that allows a connector to engage various power receptacles. This engagement of the connector and the power receptacle may reduce a contact resistance between the two components and heat dissipation associated therewith. Thus, the power supply connector reduces the risk of damage to the power supply due to heat dissipation in the power receptacle, power supply connector, or other portion of the power supply.