Abstract: A coaxial connection assembly including a coaxial jack with a conductive outer shell with a first end and a second opposite end. The first end defines a front coaxial jack including an insulator mounted within an axial opening of the outer shell and a center conductor mounted within the insulator. The second end defines a rear coaxial jack including an insulator mounted within an axial opening of the outer shell and a center conductor mounted within the insulator. The center conductors of the front and rear jacks are electrically connected. The jack assembly is positioned within a longitudinal opening of a housing. The first end of the jack assembly extends through a first end of the housing and the second end of the jack assembly extends through a second end of the housing. The jack assembly may only be inserted within and removed from the housing through the first end. Rotation of the jack assembly within the opening is prevented.

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: A sound source connector with cutover switch comprising at least a plastic housing, a flexible terminal, a contact terminal, and two signal terminals. Interior of the plastic housing is defined with retaining grooves for inserting the contact terminal and the two signal terminals, and also embodies a main receptacle for plugging a butt sound source plug therein. An insulated protruding arm extends toward interior of the main receptacle of the plastic housing. The insulated protruding arm of the plastic housing and the flexible terminal are mutually close, and moreover, the flexible terminal is adjacent to the contact terminal. The two signal terminals extend into the interior of the main receptacle of the plastic housing. Upon the sound source plug pushing on the insulated protruding arm, the flexible terminal comes in contact with the contact terminal, thereby enabling the flexible terminal and the contact terminal to transmit same signals.

Abstract: A connector assembly and method, the assembly having a housing which defines a connector window. A connector is disposed within the window. The connector is slidable between a first and second position relative to the housing. The assembly may include a carriage for receiving one or more connectors. The carriage slides with the connectors between first and second positions. The assembly may include means for retaining the carriage and connectors in a selected position relative to the housing.

Abstract: A cross-connect module including 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 pin jack for use with a DSX system is disclosed. The pin jack includes a pin jack housing configured to be secured within an opening defined by a piece of telecommunications equipment. The pin jack housing including first and second ends. Two conductor mounting openings extend between the first and second ends. Conductors are mounted within the conductor mounting openings. The conductors include sockets accessible from the first end of the pin jack housing and tails that project from the second end of the pin jack housing.

Abstract: In order to configure a jack (J) that realizes a favorable conductive state by bringing a tip electrode (10) at a front end of a plug (P) into reliable contact with a contact without making the jack bigger, a contact unit (CU) having a pair of tip contacts (CT) that contact the tip electrode (10) at the front end of the plug (P) in an embracing fashion is incorporated in a body (20). The contact unit (CU) is made of a linking portion (23), intermediate portions (24) that extend from both ends of the linking portion (23) towards an aperture side of the plug insertion hole (H), and folded portions (25) that are folded over from the ends of the intermediate portions (24) to the inner end side of the plug insertion hole (H), projecting into the plug insertion hole (H), the contact unit being formed in one piece by bending a band-shaped conductor, such as a copper alloy, and the tip contacts (CT) being formed on a free end side of the folded portions (25).

Abstract: Apparatus to hang a portable audio equipment that outputs audio signals from the user's neck includes a plug shell provided with a connecting terminal fixed to the inside of a cylindrical plug cover through a sleeve formed of an elastic member. A projecting portion is integrally formed on the connecting terminal side of the plug cover and in the projecting portion is formed an engaging groove that engages with an engaging piece provided on the jack side.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes an insulative housing (10) defining a receiving space (111) and a passageway (120) communicating with the receiving space, and an electrical contact (21) received in the passageway of the insulative housing. The electrical contact includes a body portion (210), a resilient arm (211) having a contact portion (212) projecting into the receiving space of the insulative housing and an extension (213) extending from the contact portion, and a tab (215) extending from the body portion and having a pressing portion (216) pressing the extension of the resilient arm to deflect the resilient arm toward the body portion.

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 modular connector with an integrated anti-snag feature is provided. The modular connector has a first flexible tab attached at a first end of the connector. The first flexible tab has a first and a second part. The first part is connected to and projected upward and away from the first end of the connector and the second part is angled downward toward a second end of the connector but unattached thereto. The first part meets with the second part at a flexible intersection whereby a force exerted onto either the first part or the second part is enabled to depress the flexible first tab downward. The connector also has a second flexible tab. The second flexible tab is attached at the second end of the connector and is projected at an angle toward the first flexible tab. The first end and second end of the connector are at opposite ends of each other. The second flexible tab is used to prevent the connector from snagging on objects such as cables, components etc.

Abstract: An analog and digital audio connector includes a plastic housing, an analog and/or a digital receiver. The plastic housing is provided with an insertion opening at a front end thereof. The analog terminal unit is placed in the plastic housing and located in the insertion opening. The digital receiver is disposed at a rear end of the insertion opening of the plastic housing. Analog signals are transmitted when inserting an analog signal plug into the insertion opening of the plastic housing. Digital signals using optical signals are transmitted when inserting a digital signal plug. The same plastic housing is able to function as an audio connector socket for transmitting analog or digital signals.

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: An electrical connector (100) includes a housing (11), a number of contacts (12), and an audio plug (22). The housing has a number of passageways (113) and a receiving cavity (117) therein, and a first limiting member (118) and a second limiting member (119) formed in the receiving cavity. The contacts are received in the passageways. The audio plug is removably received in the receiving cavity. The audio plug has a mating portion (221), a first retaining member (222) extending from the mating portion and engaging with the first limiting member (118) for preventing the audio plug from moving along the axis thereof, a rear portion (223) opposite to the mating portion, and a second retaining member or rib (224) formed in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the audio plug and engaging with the second limiting member (119) for preventing the audio plug from turning around on the axis thereof.

Abstract: A terminal structure of a direct electric current superconducting cable of the present invention is such that the end portions of superconducting layers provided over a core material are exposed in a step-by-step manner from an outer layer to an inner layer, and outgoing conductors made of a normal conductive material are individually connected with the exposed end portions of the respective superconducting layers. A direct electric current superconducting cable line has power supplies, loads, and a superconducting cable for supplying electric power from the power supplies to the loads, and at least one end of the superconducting cable has the above-mentioned terminal structure and the outgoing conductors are connected individually with the power supplies or the loads.

Abstract: An equipment support for use with a patient assist apparatus having a signal source includes a receptacle adapted to mount to the patient assist apparatus having a plurality of contacts adapted to receive signals from the signal source and a cavity, and a support body or pole having an equipment mount on one end and a plug on the other end for being removably inserted into the cavity. The plug includes a plurality of contacts that are connected to conductors that extend through the support body to the equipment mount to provide the signals from the signal source to equipment mounted on the equipment mount. The plug contacts and receptacle contacts are arranged such that all of the plug contacts contact their corresponding receptacle contacts as the plug is inserted into the receptacle.

Abstract: A cigarette lighter adaptor for a portable electronic device is provided. The adaptor includes a handle and dongle coupled together by way of a mechanical stepper joint. The stepper joint includes a hinge that engages to resist angular forces applied to the handle relative to the dongle. In one preferred embodiment, the stepper joint includes a convex member with protruding members that act as gear teeth. The stepper joint has a corresponding concave member with détentes. When assembled, these features create the détente positions for the stepper joint. The détente positions are accomplished by allowing the dongle to translate along the axis of the adaptor away from the handle. The stepper joint is preferably held together with an elastic member wrapped about a pin within the stepper joint.

Abstract: A holder (100) for holding typically a plurality of diodes (301 301′ 301″ 301′″) each able to serve as a source or receiver of visible or invisible radiation, the holder (100) including a plug (10) and socket (11), with the socket (11) bearing the diodes (301 301′ 301″ 301′″) and formed so as to have an elongated longitudinally extending cavity therein and so as to include a plurality of longitudinally spaced mutually insulated first contact elements (41) disposed within the cavity, and with the plug (10) slidably registering with the cavity between advanced and retracted positions and including a plurality of longitudinally spaced, mutually insulated second contact elements (20 21 83) disposed along its length and which are in engagement with the first contact elements (41) only when the plug (10) is in its advanced position and rotated relative to the socket (11).

Abstract: A modular connector with an integrated anti-snag feature is provided. The modular connector has a first flexible tab attached at a first end of the connector. The first flexible tab has a first and a second part. The first part is connected to and projected upward and away from the first end of the connector and the second part is angled downward toward a second end of the connector but unattached thereto. The first part meets with the second part at a flexible intersection whereby a force exerted onto either the first part or the second part is enabled to depress the flexible first tab downward. The connector also has a second flexible tab. The second flexible tab is attached at the second end of the connector and is projected at an angle toward the first flexible tab. The first end and second end of the connector are at opposite ends of each other. The second flexible tab is used to prevent the connector from snagging on objects such as cables, components etc.

Abstract: An electrical socket includes a socket body, a central terminal pin, and a curved spring terminal piece. The socket body includes a bottom surface with a dovetail groove, which has a rear end retaining portion that is adapted to receive an engaging end portion of a hollow plug fittingly therein, and a protrusion adapted to engage an annular groove in the plug. The central terminal pin is adapted to be inserted into the plug for electrical connection therewith. The spring terminal piece has a movable portion that is adapted to engage the groove in the plug so as to press the plug against the protrusion such that the plug is clamped between the protrusion and the terminal pin, thereby forming electrical connection with the plug when the plug is inserted into the socket body.

Abstract: A connector assembly and method, the assembly having a housing which defines a connector window. A connector is disposed within the window. The connector is slidable between a first and second position relative to the housing. The assembly may include a carriage for receiving one or more connectors. The carriage slides with the connectors between first and second positions. The assembly may include means for retaining the carriage and connectors in a selected position relative to the housing.

Abstract: A holder (100) for holding typically a plurality of diodes (301 301′ 301″ 301′″) each able to serve as a source or receiver of visible or invisible radiation, the holder (100) including a plug (10) and socket (11), with the socket (11) bearing the diodes (301 301′ 301″ 301′″) and formed so as to have an elongated longitudinally extending cavity therein and so as to include a plurality of longitudinally spaced mutually insulated first contact elements (41) disposed within the cavity, and with the plug (10) slidably registering with the cavity between advanced and retracted positions and including a plurality of longitudinally spaced, mutually insulated second contact elements (20 21 83) disposed along its length and which are in engagement with the first contact elements (41) only when the plug (10) is in its advanced position and rotated relative to the socket (11).

Abstract: A system for coupling a medical electrical lead to a medical device includes an upsizing sleeve having a plurality of spring contacts, a plurality of seal members, and contact members joined in an alternating manner with relatively rigid insulation members. At least one contact member includes an inner surface for housing a contact from the plurality of spring contacts and at least one insulation member includes an inner surface for housing a seal from the plurality of seal members.

Abstract: A modular cross-connect includes a chassis configured to receive a plurality of cross-connect modules therein and having a front face and a rear cover. A plurality of fixed portions of cross-connect modules are mounted in the chassis such that rear facing connectors of each of the fixed portions extend outward from the rear cover of the chassis. Each fixed portion has a front-facing connector configured to mate with a rear-facing connector of a corresponding removable portion of a cross-connect module. A plurality of reversible slots are formed in the chassis. Each slot is configured to receive a removable portion of a cross-connect module and to align a rear-facing connector of a removable portion of a cross-connect module for connection with a front-facing connector of a fixed portion of a cross-connect module.

Abstract: A wireless telephone system incorporates voice activated mobile instruments that are powered through a separate pod that includes electrical couplings either to A.C. structural power or D.C. vehicular power. Furthermore, the system accommodates both digital (DTMF) and voice (audio) communication from the keyless mobile instruments to and through a switched telephone network.

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 switching coax jack module and jack component provide for a removable DSX jack which can be slid into and out of the front of a jack module housing without disconnecting other components of the jack module and without disconnecting the module from a chassis. The jack includes a projecting post, and two rear ports. The post and rear ports cooperate with a rear interface unit including two projecting plugs, and a port for the post. The rear interface unit may include a switch activated by the post for disconnecting two of the rear connectors of the module when the jack is mounted to the module and engaged with the rear interface unit.

Abstract: A jumper assembly for a DSX system is disclosed herein. The jumper assembly includes a messenger wire for electrically connecting tracer lamp circuits corresponding to two cross-connected DSX modules. The jumper assembly also includes tracer lamp devices carried with the messenger wire.

Abstract: A socket apparatus for supplying a power source includes a cylindrical adapter having a front face and an outer peripheral face and a socket body having a cylindrical insertion hole into which the adapter is inserted. The adapter has a guide portion, provided on the outer peripheral face, a first contact portion, provided on the front face, and a second contact, provided on the outer peripheral face.

Abstract: An electric plug having a central pole including an axially movable contact rod having a forward portion, and a rear portion, and a radial flange between said forward portion and said rear portion; a connector member for connection of an electrical lead; and a helical first spring received on said rear portion of said contact rod and interposed between said radial flange and said connector member to urge said contact rod in a forward direction, wherein said connector member is provided with a first bore slidingly receiving a rear free end portion, thereby providing slidable electric contact between said end portion and said connector member.

Abstract: A modular cross-connect includes a chassis configured to receive a plurality of cross-connect modules therein and having a front face and a rear cover. A plurality of fixed portions of cross-connect modules are mounted in the chassis such that rear facing connectors of each of the fixed portions extend outward from the rear cover of the chassis. Each fixed portion has a front-facing connector configured to mate with a rear-facing connector of a corresponding removable portion of a cross-connect module. A plurality of reversible slots are formed in the chassis. Each slot is configured to receive a removable portion of a cross-connect module and to align a rear-facing connector of a removable portion of a cross-connect module for connection with a front-facing connector of a fixed portion of a cross-connect module.

Abstract: A cigarette lighter plug includes a front housing and a rear housing, a positive contact end installed at a front end of the front housing for contacting a positive terminal of a cigarette lighter socket, and an elastic element encircling a connecting portion of the front housing and the rear housing for contacting a negative terminal of the cigarette lighter socket. When the elastic element contacts the negative terminal of the cigarette lighter socket, the elastic element is electrically connected with the negative terminal of the cigarette lighter socket.

Abstract: A DSX jack LED activation system including a resilient dielectric structure secured within the jack body and positioned between the at least one electrical lead of the LED and one of the at least one ring spring contact and the at least one tip spring contact, an LED contact terminal secured within the jack body between the at least one electrical lead of the LED and the resilient dielectric structure, and such that when the jack plug is inserted into the plug aperture, the jack plug deflects one of the at least one ring spring contact and the at least one tip spring contact, into the resilient dielectric structure, which deflects the LED contact terminal into the at least one electrical lead of the LED.

Abstract: A patching system is disclosed herein. The patching system includes a plurality of patching jacks. The jacks include switches for changing the circuit configurations of the patching circuitry of the jacks. The switches are positioned to enhance the circuit density of the patching system.

Abstract: A tool for determining the continuity of an electrical circuit for an internal combustion engine includes a single body member with male connectors projecting from the opposite ends and a lead wire having a 90° connection boot at one end and an inline connection boot at the opposite end is useful for attachment to the heads of spark plugs regardless of their orientation in an engine block.

Abstract: An automobile electrical connector comprises an elongated housing. The elongated housing includes a first housing and a second housing assembled together. A biasing spring, a contact spring and a compression spring are mounted on the elongated housing for elastically connecting with a socket of an automobile. A first groove is defined in a surface of the first housing and is enclosed by a photic panel. An opening is defined through the first groove. A lighting block is opposite to the opening and electrically connects with a circuit board for lighting, thereby indicating electrical connection.

Abstract: An improved connection system for coupling a device such as a pacemaker, cardioverter, defibrillator, nerve stimulator, muscle stimulator, implantable monitor or other medical device to a medical lead is disclosed. The connection system includes a coupling member designed to couple to the proximal end of the lead. This coupling member, which includes an inner lumen sized to form a press fit around the proximal end of the lead body, may be of a generally tubular construction. This coupling member includes connector means to enable a connector pin at the proximal end of the lead to mechanically and electrically couple to a device. The connector means may further include means for coupling both mechanically and electrically to a ring connector on the proximal end of a multi-polar lead. An insertion member may also be provided to allow the lead to be more easily inserted within the inner lumen of the coupling member.

Abstract: The identification terminals 16, 17 are entirely plated with solder, and additionally plated with gold near their extreme ends. This arrangement avoids increase of the contact resistance between the extreme end of the identification terminal 16 and the bulge of the identification terminal 17, keeping the contact resistance at 30 m&OHgr; or below. The legs of the identification terminals 16, 17 are only plated with solder and not plated with gold. Hence, even if this shared electrical/optical transmission equipment 11 is left in the atmosphere, the solder-plated legs of the identification terminals 16, 17 do not deteriorate in solderability. Consequently, when the shared electrical/optical transmission equipment 11 is mounted on a substrate, the legs of the identification terminals 16, 17 can be soldered easily.

Abstract: A modular electronic chassis system with nested electronic plug-in modules including at least one circuit board providing a first-module-receiving-location and a second-module-receiving-location such that the system is capable of supporting modules in a nested configuration having increased packaging density. A first plug-in module detachably engaged with the first-module-receiving-location. A second plug-in module detachably engaged with the second-module-receiving-location so that the first plug-in module and the second plug-in module are nested.

Abstract: An improved electrical connector and jack is provided. The electrical connector includes a main connector housing and a stereo plug protruding from a front surface of the main connector housing. A first pair of electrical contact pins is supported by the main connector housing on a first side of the stereo plug, and a second pair of electrical contact pins is supported by the main connector housing on a second side of the stereo plug opposite the first side of the stereo plug. An alignment feature protrudes from the front surface of the main connector housing adjacent the stereo plug, providing orientation key and anti-rotation functions to be provided with a narrower profile.

Abstract: The present invention provides a supporting and skidproof structure of car lighter plug, which comprises a plug body having an insertion portion, an elastic conducting post matched at the front end of the insertion portion, a plurality of elastic conducting sheets protruding out of the sidewall of the insertion portion, and a support unit disposed on the plug body. The support unit has a support component, which can be controlled to make outward spreading or inward retraction. Thereby, the car lighter plug can be supported and firmly positioned in a car lighter insertion hole, and will not skid or sway, hence achieving good electric connection.

Abstract: An analog and digital audio connector includes a plastic housing, an analog and/or a digital receiver. Wherein, the plastic housing is provided with an insertion opening at a front end thereof; the analog terminal unit is placed in the plastic housing and located in the insertion opening; and the digital receiver is disposed at a rear end of the insertion opening at the plastic housing. Analog signals are transmitted when inserting an analog signal plug into the insertion opening at the plastic housing, whereas digital signals using optical signals are transmitted when inserting a digital signal plug, thereby enabling the same plastic housing to function as an audio connector socket for transmitting analog or digital signals.

Abstract: An audio jack (100) includes an insulative housing (1) and a set of contacts (2) assembled on the insulative housing. The insulative housing defines a longitudinal hole (12) therethrough for receiving a mating plug (3) and having a top wall (13), a bottom wall (14), a first sidewall (15), a second sidewall (16) and a rear wall (17). The set of contacts includes a first contact (21), a second contact (22), a third contact (23) and a fourth contact (24). The fourth contact is secured to the rear wall of the insulative housing for minimizing the profile of the audio jack.

Abstract: A socket connector for insertion of an audio plug (95) comprises an insulating housing (10), a first terminal (30), a second terminal (50) and a third terminal (70) received within the housing, respectively. The housing has a mating surface (11) and a mating space (15) defined in the mating surface thereof for insertion of the plug. The terminals are positioned beside the mating space, respectively. The first terminal comprises a mating portion (35) for contacting with the plug and a contact portion (36). The second terminal comprises a contact portion contacting with the contact portion of the first terminal. The housing further comprises a first stopper (14) protruding into the mating space for preventing the mating portion of the first terminal from excessive deformation.

Abstract: The invention provides a device port and associated connector which may be easily implemented by automobile manufacturers with minimal redesign and retooling by utilizing existing cigarette lighter and power port configurations to create the device port of the invention.

Abstract: A pin jack for use with a DSX system is disclosed herein. The pin jack includes a pin jack housing configured to be secured within an opening defined by a piece of telecommunications equipment. The pin jack housing including first and second ends. Two conductor mounting openings extend between the first and second ends. Conductors are mounted within the conductor mounting openings. The conductors include sockets accessible from the first end of the pin jack housing and tails that project from the second end of the pin jack housing.

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 sleeve terminal includes elastic spring pieces cantilevered inside a housing about a plug insertion hole. The sleeve terminal elastically urges an electrode, on a plug inserted in the plug insertion hole, into stable electrical connection with a circuit. A plate portion of the sleeve terminal includes a first contact projection. A second and third contact projection are on each spring piece. During insertion, the spring pieces elastically urge the electrode into contact with each contact projection, eliminating a separate sleeve piece, and provide stable elastic electrical connection to the plug.

Abstract: A telecommunications cable management system includes fanning trays and management panels, including slidable drawers, mounted to a rack for management of cables. The fanning tray includes fingers for managing vertical cables. The cables extend horizontally through the fanning tray. The fanning tray includes hinges to access the space or the rack behind the fanning tray. A lock holds the fanning tray in the pivoted up position. One drawer includes slack management devices including a radius limiter that selectively releases to release slack at desired times. A slidable termination panel can be mounted in another drawer to allow greater access to the panel. The fanning trays and drawers are mounted to a rack for managing and connecting the cables.

Abstract: The present invention provides a supporting and skidproof structure of car lighter plug, which comprises a plug body having an insertion portion, an elastic conducting post matched at the front end of the insertion portion, a plurality of elastic conducting sheets protruding out of the sidewall of the insertion portion, and a support unit disposed on the plug body. The support unit has a support component, which can be controlled to make outward spreading or inward retraction. Thereby, the car lighter plug can be supported and firmly positioned in a car lighter insertion hole, and will not skid or sway, hence achieving good electric connection.