Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector, which includes jacks for accommodating external electronic devices. A plurality of terminals and an extruding arm for extruding the external electronic device, which extruding arm is an insulator and moves elastically, are adapted in the jacks. Thereby, the holding ability is increased and hence the conducting effect is enhanced.

Abstract: A connector system for coupling to an audio jack of an audio player. The system includes an audio plug having a first portion configured to fit into the audio jack, the plug including at least one conductor forming a conducting path with the jack; and, a second portion configured to remain on the outside of the jack of the audio player after the first portion is inserted into the jack, the second portion having at least one contact coupled to the at least one conductor. The jack also includes a protruding edge surrounding the at least one contact. The system further includes a coupler to the plug having a first end having at least one coupling contact disposed thereon to contact the at least one contact on the plug, and a cap surrounding the at least one coupling contact, the cap configured to releasably engage the protruding edge on the plug; and, a receptacle at a second end of the coupler for receiving a standard plug.

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: 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: A power connector assembly device includes an insulator, a containing chamber corresponding to a power plug, a containing hole corresponding to a power terminal, containing slots for placing conductive terminals, and a latching slot being latched with a fixing side plate having a screw member. The latching slot of insulator is provided with a slideway corresponding to a track of the fixing side plate, wherein the fixing side plate is installed with a screw hole and a fixing slot. The screw hole is corresponding to a screw part of the screw member and the fixing slot is corresponding to a fixing part of the screw member. Accordingly, when the screw member and the fixing side plate are attached to the insulator, the power connector corresponding to the power plug can be firmly assembled by fixing the track of fixing side plate into the slideway of latching slot.

Abstract: A modular electric terminal connector, in particular for a monobody defibrillation probe. This terminal includes a stacking of elementary cylindrical parts, alternatively conducting and insulating, each of which includes a central cavity receiving the sheath of a cable comprising several connection wires. An axial pin, placed on a casing at the free extremity of stacking, is connected to a respective connection wire to form an axial contact of the terminal. Rods passing through homologous borings formed in each part ensure axial and angular alignment of the various parts of stacking. The unit is solidarized by injection of an adhesive under pressure. Suitable openings make it possible to connect by laser welding the conducting elementary parts to the wires located in the sheath to form the annular contacts of the terminal.

Abstract: An apparatus for movably joining structures is disclosed. In one embodiment of the invention, the apparatus provides at least one rotational degree of freedom of movement, while providing electrical coupling. In another embodiment of the invention, the apparatus provides at least two rotational degrees of freedom of movement.

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 jack with a hollow columnar contact has a housing, which holds the hollow columnar contact firmly and the front end of the hollow columnar contact does not deflect readily. The insulating housing 1 comprises a plug connection opening 61, which a mating plug 65 is inserted into, a first insertion chamber 9 having the plug connection opening 61, and a first opening 14 in communication with the contact insertion chamber 9. The hollow columnar contact 3 is inserted along an axial direction into the first insertion chamber from the first opening 14. A cylindrical main contact body 3a is held by the first opening 14. A press-fit pin 6, arranged with a small-diameter axial part 6a, a large-diameter axial part 6b, and a head part 6c having an outer diameter is press-fitted into the cylindrical main contact body 4a.

Abstract: A connector assembly for coupling an electrical lead to an electrically energized device includes a non-conductive housing member with an elongated bore. A block member in the bore proximate the sealed end has a coaxial through bore. A first of multiple side by side pairs of seal assemblies and contact assemblies in the bore is proximate the block member, a last one is nearest the bore entrance. Each contact assembly has electrical commonality with a terminal of the device. A strain relief zone fixed to the housing member in the bore engages the last seal assembly and faces the bore entrance. Force on the strain relief zone toward the block member firmly seals in the bore all components defining a central passage coaxial with the through bore enabling electrical contact among multiple lead terminals inserted into the bore, an associated contact assembly, and an associated terminal of the device.

Abstract: A hand-held electrical device having a power cord that provides enhanced retainment of the power cord to a receptacle of the hand-held electrical device during operation of the hand-held electrical device. The power cord includes an enlarged tip portion that provides axial resistance against removal of the power cord from the receptacle of the hand-held electrical device when the power cord is operatively coupled to receptacle of the hand-held electrical device. The axial resistance provided by the enlarged tip portion increases the force necessary to remove the power cord from the receptacle of the hand-held electrical device, and thus decreases the likelihood of the power cord being inadvertently detached from the hand-held electrical device during operation of the hand-held electrical device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a supporting apparatus for supporting an electric device in a car. The supporting apparatus comprises a plug having a front end and a rear end over which the front end of the plug being can be plugged into and fixed in an electric socket of the car, a flexible steel tube having two ends fixed to the rear end of the plug and the electric device separately, a plurality of flexible steel wire ropes each having two ends fixed to the rear end of the plug and the electric device separately, the plurality of steel wire ropes being positioned separately at two sides of the steel tube for strengthening the steel tube, and an electric wire installed in the steel tube for electrically connecting the electric device to the plug. When a user bends or rotates the supporting apparatus, the steel tube and steel wire ropes of the supporting apparatus will be flexibly bent or rotated and the electric device will be approximately maintained at the bent or rotated position.

Abstract: Motorcycle helmet communications cables connecting substantially all models of cellular telephones to a “CHATTERBOX” HJC-GMRS X1 rider-to-rider motorcycle helmet communication system. A length of audio cable is provided with a 3.5 mm stereo plug at one end designed to engage the auxiliary input jack of the motorcycle helmet communication system. At the second end of the cable a 2.5 mm stereo plug is provided for engagement with the hands-free outlet of any cellular telephone. The first plug includes four co-axial contacts for engaging contacts within the auxiliary-input jack of the communication system. The second plug has only three co-axial contacts for engaging contacts in the hands-free jack of most cellular telephones. The internal wire connections between the contacts of the first plug and the contacts of the second plug are selected to enable most cellular phones with hands-free jacks to operate with the HJC-GMRS X1 rider-to-rider motorcycle helmet communication system.

Abstract: A universal charging apparatus has a housing, a neck bendably connected to the housing, and an electrical cord which is preferably retractable. The electrical cord is spooled around a retracting spool located inside the housing, allowing the electrical cord to extend by pulling, or retract by activating a switch. The electrical cord has a tip adapted to receive one of a plurality of adapters, each adapter being suitable for connecting the tip to a different one or more electrical devices. The neck has an electrical conductor for connecting with an electricity source and supplying electricity through the electrical cord to the device. An integrated circuit chip adapts the electrical characteristics to be suitable for the different devices to be charged or powered. A ratchet connected to the neck allows the neck to stop in multiple positions, but to allow a user to bend the neck to a different position with slight force. The housing may also have a faceplate and status indicator, such as a light emitting diode.

Abstract: A jack (90) typically mounted in an aircraft seat is adapted for use with a variety of headset types. A jack has sockets (92, 93, 94) accepting any of several different types of plugs associated with different types of noise cancellation headsets or aviation industry headsets including one, two, or three pin types. The jack includes sensing components to correctly detect from the number of pins inserted, and the impedance and/or voltages sensed on those pins, the type of headset being used.

Abstract: An interface apparatus for power and/or data connections, comprised of a connector assembly (101F in FIGS. 1A and 1B) which has a configurable plug (101A) with conductors (123A and B, and 125A and B), and a barrel-style assembly (103) that engages a receptacle (101B) having conductors (157, 159, 161, and 163), and related elements (127, 130, 133A, and 133B in FIG. 3) that redirect electrical signals upon insertion of the plug. Redirecting electrical signals enables host devices, power sources, and peripherals—such as a host device (168 in FIG. 1B), its battery source (166), as well as one or more attachable peripherals (150, 152, 154, 156, 158, 160, 162 and 164 in FIG. 1A)—to transfer signals in ways they could not without such an apparatus. By locating a receptacle (101B in FIG. 1B) in replaceable modules, such as battery packs (166), users can upgrade and enhance the functionality of a multiplicity of existing (and future) electronic and electrical goods.

Abstract: A switch-equipped input-output plug available for a voice input-output connector (jack) different from one type of portable phone or the like from another is provided. A connecting portion of a 4-electrode plug, for connecting a manipulate-signal electrode has a screwing portion formed therearound. is used for two types of portable phones respectively equipped with 4-electrode and 3 electrode jacks. Thus, a single type of plug is commonly available for two types of portable phones respectively equipped with 4-electrode and 3 electrode jacks by using an adaptor designed to serve as the manipulate-signal electrode such that the adaptor is screwed with the connecting portion and is detached from the connecting portion, respectively.

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: A testing device for testing resistors of a telecommunications component, the testing device having a control system and an automatic test mechanism. The control system controls a test sequence performed by the automatic test mechanism. The testing device is programmed with a variety of selectable test sequences to automatically test and determine the resistive value and each individual resistor in a variety of telecommunication component arrangements.

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: An adaptor includes a body sized to fit into a cigarette lighter holder generally formed inside an automobile to form electrical connection with an electrical system of the automobile. The adaptor includes a casing having a front end to which a positive terminal is mounted and a side surface to which resilient negative terminals are mounted. The positive terminal has a sharp tip projecting out of the casing for helping a user to break a car window. A cutter having a sharp edge is movably attached to the side surface of the adaptor to help the user to cut off a safety belt by which the user is secured in a seat inside the car.

Abstract: During use there is a risk that a male connector for a guide wire is bent. With the present male connector (1) more material with high modulus of elasticity can be provided inside the male connector (1), which makes the male connector (1) more bending resistant. The male connector (1) comprises a core wire (3), a plurality of conductive members (4) spaced apart longitudinally along said core wire (3), a plurality of conductors (5) disposed along the core wire (3), each of the conductors (5) being connected to a respective conductive member (4). The connector (1) has such a configuration that the conductors (5) are protected from damage at the location where the conductors (5) connect to the conductive members (4).

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

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a phone plug assembly utilizes a shielded or two-connecter cable. A conductive tip is concentrically received in an insulator. One conductor of the cable electrically connects to a stem of the tip. The other conductor of the cable electrically connects to a conductive sleeve that concentrically receives a portion of the insulator. When a shielded cable is utilized with the phone plug assembly, an exposed section of a conductive shield can receive a metal band or metal tape. The sleeve is crimped about the metal band or metal tape to provide the electrical connection between the sleeve and the exposed section of the conductive shield. The conductive shield can also be folded back about a cable jacket and received within a portion of the sleeve. The sleeve is then crimped in alignment with the folded exposed section to enhance the electrical connection.

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: 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 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 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: The present disclosure relates to a connector having a connector body. A housing mounts over the connector body. The housing is adapted for securing the connector to another element such as a piece of telecommunications equipment. The housing is insertable from either a forward or a rearward direction.

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 jack device which does not malfunction because of overcurrent in an apparatus or a device that is connected to the jack device by preventing short-circuit between contacts in inserting a plug. The jack device, into which a single-head plug (50) having plug poles in the direction of insertion is inserted for connection, has a contact piece (11) that is arranged at the end of plug (50) and brought into contact with a first plug pole (plug pole 54) and contact piece (10) that is arranged neighboring the first plug pole and brought into contact with a second plug pole (plug pole 52).

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a phone plug assembly utilizes a shielded or two-connecter cable. A conductive tip is concentrically received in an insulator. One conductor of the cable electrically connects to a stem of the tip. The other conductor of the cable electrically connects to a conductive sleeve that concentrically receives a portion of the insulator. When a shielded cable is utilized with the phone plug assembly, an exposed section of a conductive shield can receive a metal band or metal tape. The sleeve is crimped about the metal band or metal tape to provide the electrical connection between the sleeve and the exposed section of the conductive shield. The conductive shield can also be folded back about a cable jacket and received within a portion of the sleeve. The sleeve is then crimped in alignment with the folded exposed section to enhance the electrical connection.

Abstract: An apparatus for a power and/or data I/O port, comprised of a connector assembly (400 in FIG. 21A) which has male plug (433) with conductors (437, 435, 439, and 441), insulators (443, 438), and a female receptacle (414) with conductors (417, 419, and 421), and related elements (423) that create different electrical paths than had previously been present in electrical and electronic host devices. These newly-created electrical paths enable host devices and peripherals—such as a battery pack (450) and its battery power source (413), as well as one or more external power sources—to perform power and/or data functions in ways they could not without such an apparatus. By locating a connector assembly (400) in replaceable modules, such as a battery pack (450), users can upgrade and enhance the functionality of a multiplicity of existing (and future) electronic and electrical goods.

Abstract: A signal plug structure includes a conductive bar, a conductive shaft and a sleeve. The conductive bar includes a reduced section thereof adapted to receive an elastic ring thereon. The elastic ring is made of a piece of thin metal being curved to an arcuate shape with cut-off sections thereon. Upon the conductive bar is inserted into a terminal, the elastic ring will be pressed by the inner wall of the terminal inwardly, thus the elastic ring produces an expansion force against the inner wall. This tightens the connection of the conductive bar and the terminal, and makes the conductive bar be able to fit any different size of terminal.

Abstract: A jack plug of digital connector includes a jack plug with an optical fiber cable. The device is characterized in that the jack plug is composed of a front plug and a tail plug. A plug hole is disposed at the back part of the front plug. The tail plug has an insertion hole and on the front part of the tail plug possesses two clips at upper and bottom side respectively. The optical fiber cable picks through the insertion hole of the tail plug and then insert the tail plug into the plug hole of the front plug so as to make the two clips of the tail plug hold the optical fiber cable and fixed them at the back end of the front plug.

Abstract: A plug connector (1) includes a housing (4), an audio plug (2) retained to the housing and a number of terminals (6) received in the housing. The housing has a base (41). A spacer (44) extends rearwardly from a rear face (411) of the base and having a projection (443). The audio plug includes a first and a second contacts (22, 23) insulated by an insulator (25) and each having a contact portion (220, 230), an extension portion (221, 231) extending from the contact portion and a rear portion (222, 232) extending from the extension portion. A part of the rear portion of the first contact is exposed on one side of the insulator and a part of the rear portion of the second contact is exposed on another side opposite to the first side.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a phone plug assembly utilizes a shielded or two-connecter cable. A conductive tip is concentrically received in an insulator. One conductor of the cable electrically connects to a stem of the tip. The other conductor of the cable electrically connects to a conductive sleeve that concentrically receives a portion of the insulator. When a shielded cable is utilized with the phone plug assembly, an exposed section of a conductive shield can receive a metal band or metal tape. The sleeve is crimped about the metal band or metal tape to provide the electrical connection between the sleeve and the exposed section of the conductive shield. The conductive shield can also be folded back about a cable jacket and received within a portion of the sleeve. The sleeve is then crimped in alignment with the folded exposed section to enhance the electrical connection.

Abstract: In the invention, when two electrodes are added by using the cylindrical portion of the body, the two additional electrodes are prevented from being short-circuited when the multipolar plug P having an annular electrode in the root portion of the shaft is connected to the jack. Four main electrodes of the shaft of the plug are in contact with four main electrodes inside the body of the jack, respectively. First and second additional electrodes are respectively placed on lateral sides of the cylindrical portion of the jack and are positionally shifted in the longitudinal and radial directions. First and second annular electrodes are concentrically disposed on a basal portion of the plug.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) comprises an insulating housing (10) defining an insertion hole (122) adapted for insertion of the plug connector. A plurality of terminal receiving slots (170) is defined beside the insertion hole. A plurality of signal terminals (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) is assembled within the terminal receiving slots. Each terminal has a soldering tail (212, 222, 232, 243, 252) located outside the housing. The soldering tails each have a bottom end located between top and bottom walls of the housing and soldered to a printed circuit board (4). Each terminal further comprises a mating portion (213, 223, 233, 243, 253) extending into the insertion hole adapted for contacting with a complementary plug. A shielding (30) is mounted to the housing and having a grounding plate (33) extending downwardly beyond the bottom wall of the housing, adapted for engaging with a conductive grounding device.

Abstract: According to the invention, a disadvantage in the production cost for producing a wiring board, which may occur when an electrical connector element and a photoelectric conversion connector element are to be surface mounted, is eliminated. A connector has a first unit serving as the electrical connector element, and a second unit serving as the photoelectric conversion connector element which is attachable to and detachable from a rear end portion of the first unit. A first soldering terminal of the surface mount type disposed on the first unit is placed on a side portion of the body, and a second soldering terminal of the surface mount type disposed on the second unit is placed on a rear portion of a holder.

Abstract: An audio jack connector includes an insulating body (6) and a plurality of terminals retained therein. The insulating body comprises a front wall (68), a top wall (69), a bottom wall (61), a pair of side walls (62, 63), and a rear face (64) opposite to the front wall. A receiving space (601) is defined through the insulating body from the rear face to a projecting portion (65). The bottom wall defines a first slit (604) in communication with the receiving space. The top and bottom walls together define a plurality of slits (605, 606, 607) from the rear face toward the front wall. A first terminal (1) is received in the first slit from the bottom wall and a plurality of terminals (2, 3, 4) are received in the plurality of slits defined in the insulating body from the rear face. The design of the body and terminals gives greater strength to the audio jack than certain jacks of the prior art had.

Abstract: A plug connector is provided for mating with a jack connector. The plug connector includes a base and a tubular member extending from the base. The tubular member includes a contact area, a conductive end distal to the base and a spring. The conductive end is insulated from the contact area and may have a circumferential groove located thereon. A core may be disposed within the tubular member and has an insulative material disposed about at least one signal conductor. An RCA type plug connector is also provided. The RCA plug connector includes an insulating ring having a central aperture and a probe member extending from the central aperture. The probe member has a spring portion and a terminal end and a conductive sleeve may be disposed about the insulating ring.

Abstract: A plug, particularly for connecting a musical instrument, a microphone, or the like, to an amplifier, a recording device, or the like, the plug includes a central rod-shaped conductor, a mushroom-shaped part at an end of the rod-shaped conductor, a sleeve of electrically conductive material surrounding the rod-shaped conductor at a radial distance, and an insulating material separating the rod-shaped conductor and the sleeve. A cylindrical bolt is mounted at another end of the rod-shaped conductor and has two bolt portions with different diameters extending transversely of the rod-shaped conductor. The sleeve has electrically conductively connected thereto a surface portion which at least partially surrounds at a radial distance and is electrically insulated from the bolt portion having a smaller diameter.

Abstract: A jack connector (1) is provided for receiving a mating plug (4). The jack connector includes an insulative housing having an upper wall (20), a rear wall (22) and a pair of side walls (23, 24). A receiving space (26) is defined together by the upper wall, the rear wall and the pair of side walls. A rear corner (28) is formed between the upper wall and the rear wall. The rear corner has an inclined face (280) facing the receiving space. The inclined face is used for abutting against an oblique face (402) of a cone end (40) of the mating plug, thereby preventing the plug from moving too inwardly into the receiving space when the plug is inserted into the receiving space. Thus, an engagement of a front face of the housing of the jack connector with the plug is prevented when the plug mates with the jack connector. Accordingly, an abrasion/scrape of the front face of the housing of the jack connector by the plug is prevented.

Abstract: A telecommunications apparatus including a dielectric insert body and a plurality of jacks fastened to the insert body. Each of the jacks includes: i) a jack body defining first, second and third ports positioned such that the second port is generally between the first and third ports; ii) a first set of spring contacts positioned adjacent the first port; iii) a second set of spring contacts positioned adjacent the second port; and iv) a third set of spring contacts positioned adjacent the third port. The jacks are each secured to the insert body by a single fastener. The single fasteners are positioned between the second and third ports of each of the jacks.

Abstract: A jack includes a housing having a cylindrical piece, a body, and at least one external connection terminal. The cylindrical piece includes a plug insertion hole and the body includes an inner chamber. The plug insertion hole and the chamber receive a plug for electrical connection to a circuit. The external connection terminals are fixed to the housing in grooves to simplify assembly. The external connection terminals include elastic pieces and contact pieces. During an assembly with the plug, elastic pieces elastically urge contact pieces into electrical contact with an inner conduction portion of the plug and provide secure electrical connection.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) comprises an insulating housing (10) defining an insertion hole (122) adapted for insertion of the plug connector. A plurality of terminal receiving slots (170) is defined beside the insertion hole. A plurality of signal terminals (21, 22, 23, 24, 25) is assembled within the terminal receiving slots. Each terminal has a soldering tail (212, 222, 232, 243, 252) located outside the housing. The soldering tails each have a bottom end located between top and bottom walls of the housing and soldered to a printed circuit board (4). Each terminal further comprises a mating portion (213, 223, 233, 243, 253) extending into the insertion hole adapted for contacting with a complementary plug. A shielding (30) is mounted to the housing and having a grounding plate (33) extending downwardly beyond the bottom wall of the housing, adapted for engaging with a conductive grounding device.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for producing a phone plug assembly utilizes a shielded or two-connecter cable. A conductive tip is concentrically received in an insulator. One conductor of the cable electrically connects to a stem of the tip. The other conductor of the cable electrically connects to a conductive sleeve that concentrically receives a portion of the insulator. When a shielded cable is utilized with the phone plug assembly, an exposed section of a conductive shield can receive a metal band or metal tape. The sleeve is crimped about the metal band or metal tape to provide the electrical connection between the sleeve and the exposed section of the conductive shield. The conductive shield can also be folded back about a cable jacket and received within a portion of the sleeve. The sleeve is then crimped in alignment with the folded exposed section to enhance the electrical connection.