Abstract: A circuit board assembly includes an electrical connector mounted to a circuit board having a connector housing holding contacts in a contact array. A connector mount having a bracket is coupled to the mounting surface of the circuit board proximate to the mating edge. The electrical connector is movably coupled to the connector mount to move relative to the circuit board during mating with the mating electrical connector. The connector mount has a biasing member compressible along a compression axis parallel to the mating direction to allow the electrical connector to float in the mating direction relative to the circuit board. The electrical connector is movably coupled to the connector mount in a confined envelope in at least one floating direction perpendicular to the mating direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector that has a conductive shell supporting at least one signal contact therein and that has a front end for mating with a mating connector and a back end opposite the front end for electrically connecting to a coaxial cable. A ground connection is located inside of the conductive shell. A coupling member is rotatably coupled to the conductive shell and has an engagement feature for mechanically engaging a support panel associated with the mating connector. A sealing member is disposed on the conductive shell that is configured to provide an environmental seal between the conductive shell and the support panel when the conductive shell is mated with the mating connector.

Abstract: A housing for an electrical connecting terminal comprises a body defining a cavity for accommodating the connecting terminal, and a latch member located in the cavity. The latch member extends from a bottom surface of the cavity toward a top surface of the cavity and includes an opening located proximate the bottom surface of the cavity and a locking portion for locking the connecting terminal within the body.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an electrical connector body and a collar circumferentially surrounding an external surface of the electrical connector. The collar includes a hollow collar body that receives at least a portion of the electrical connector body, the collar body having a cable end and a free end. One or more fingers extend from the free end of the collar body to physically prevent incorrect mating with another corresponding component.

Abstract: A terminal module includes a number of conductive terminals. The conductive terminal includes a contact portion, a transition portion connected with the contact portion and a connection portion electrically connected with the transition portion. The conductive terminals include differential signal terminals, a first ground terminal and a second ground terminal. The differential signal terminals include a first signal terminal and a second signal terminal. The terminal module further includes a fixing block fixed on the transfer portions of the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal. As a result, a distance between the first signal terminal and the second signal terminal can be controlled by the fixing block for improving the quality of data transmission. The present disclosure also discloses a backplane connector having the terminal module.

Abstract: A socket device for electrically contacting a corresponding plug device. The socket device has a first contact part having a first contact surface arranged radially between an outer first and inner second touch protection part, beyond which the first and second touch protection part axially protrude, a centrally arranged coupling unit, a receptacle region for receiving a corresponding third touch protection part of the plug device, and at least one insulating part, which is arranged extending in the radial direction on the first and/or second touch protection part and at a height above the first contact surface in such a way that the at least one insulating part at least partially overlaps with the first receptacle region but does not overlap with the first contact surface in a top view of the socket device.

Abstract: A terminal module includes a number of conductive terminals and an insulating frame. Each conductive terminal includes a contact portion. The conductive terminals include a first signal terminal and a second signal terminal. The contact portion of the first signal terminal includes a first contact arm, a second contact arm and a first clamping space. The terminal module includes an insulating block sleeved on the first contact arm and the second contact arm, and a metal shield surrounding member sleeved on the insulating block. The insulating block includes a limiting groove and the metal shield surrounding member includes a limiting protrusion protruding into the limiting groove. As a result, it facilitates to assemble the insulating block and the metal shield surrounding member. The present disclosure also relates to a backplane connector having the terminal module.

Abstract: An electrical connector with a flat-type conductor 1 for matingly connecting a front end section of a flat-type conductor C with a strip-like configuration extending in the forward-backward direction to a counterpart electrical connector 2, said electrical connector with a flat-type conductor 1 comprising the flat-type conductor C and a housing 10 holding the front end section of the flat-type conductor C, wherein the housing 10 has a locking portion 11E lockable to the counterpart electrical connector 2 and receiving spaces 10D for receiving counterpart terminals 30 provided in the counterpart electrical connector 2, and the locking portion 11E, along with being positioned differently from the position of the receiving spaces 10D when viewed in the thickness direction of the flat-type conductor C, is positioned so as to at least partially overlap with the receiving spaces 10D in the thickness direction of the flat-type conductor C.

Abstract: An electrical connector for a compressor of an HVAC system includes electrical leads and a plug communicatively coupled to the electrical leads. The plug includes a plug body and first connectors configured to electrically couple the electrical leads to second connectors of the compressor via engagement of the first connectors with the second connectors. The first connectors are symmetrically distributed on the plug body such that the first connectors can align with the second connectors in a plurality of alignment orientations of the first connectors and the second connectors. The plug also includes at least one interference projection radially extending from a periphery of the plug body. The at least one interference projection is configured to physically interfere with a positioning guide of the compressor and block engagement between the first connectors and the second connectors in all except for one alignment orientation of the plurality of alignment orientations.

Abstract: Improved coaxial connectors and methods which have enhanced characteristics, reliability, strength, and durability. This coaxial connector system uses a flange mating system and a single slot male pin center conductor contact. The flanges use precision guiding pins and screws to axially align and secure the mating flanges together. The coaxial center conductors are electrically connected to each other by a resilient, single slotted, formed male pin and a female receptacle as center conductor assemblies. When the two flanges are fastened together, the center conductor assemblies (formed male pin and a female receptacle) mate to form an electrically conducting connection.

Abstract: Connector comprising a substantially cylindrical base and a plug connectable to the base in a detachable manner, in which connector a plurality of contacts are mounted in a contact block. The block comprises a flexible membrane through which the contacts extend, the compression of the membrane allowing the sealing at the interface between said membrane and the contacts to be ensured.

Abstract: In various aspects, a covering for an architectural structure includes a bottom rail assembly that can be efficiently and effectively assembled during manufacturing of the covering. Specifically, in one embodiment, the bottom rail is configured such that one or more operating system components of the covering can be mounted within and directly supported by the bottom rail. In addition, a separate cover may be coupled to the bottom rail during the assembly process.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a female connector, which includes a female connector housing defining a cavity having an hourglass shape and a first array of electrically-conductive pins disposed within the cavity. The electrical connector assembly further includes a male connector that includes a male connector housing having an hourglass-shaped protrusion dimensioned to be inserted into and fit tightly within the cavity and a second array of electrically-conductive sockets, which are contained within the protrusion and are dimensioned and aligned so that upon insertion of the protrusion into the cavity, each of the pins is introduced into and makes electrical contact with a respective one of the sockets.

Abstract: A refrigerator including a cabinet in which an electronic device is disposed, a cooling module provided with a cooling air supply system and detachably mounted on an outer side of the cabinet, a cabinet connection device electrically connected to the electronic device and including a cabinet fixing member fixed to the cabinet and a cabinet connector bufferably mounted to the cabinet fixing member, and a module connection device electrically connected to the cooling air supply system and including a module fixing member fixed to the cooling module and a module connector bufferably mounted to the module fixing member.

Abstract: Embodiments of a modular plug connector system for vehicles may include a module housing having a first housing part with a plurality of uniform first plug places having interfaces for receiving a respective first adapter from a first adapter group, wherein the first adapter group has a plurality of first adapters of different types which have, on their outer sides, uniform interfaces for positioning in the first plug places of the first housing part, wherein the adapters have a different internal geometry for accommodating differently designed plug connectors.

Abstract: Disclosed is a quick conductive connector device for Christmas trees, which includes a male connector assembly and a female connector assembly matched with the male connector assembly. The male connector assembly includes a male connector main body. The female connector assembly includes a female connector main body which is sleeved on the male connector main body in a 360-degree rotatable manner. The male connector main body and the female connector main body are plastic insulative parts. The male connector main body is provided with male connector conductive parts, each of which including a circular-ring-shaped annular contact part, and the female connector main body is provided with female connector conductive parts that are in contact with circumferential faces of the annular contact parts of the male connector conductive parts.

Abstract: Disclosed are a connector and a manufacturing method thereof. The connector includes a female housing, one or more first female terminals installed in the female housing, a plurality of second female terminals installed side by side with the first female terminals in the female housing and connected to wires, a first terminal holder having a plurality of terminal grooves to allow the one or more first female terminals to be selectively coupled thereto, the first terminal holder being fastened to the female housing in a state in which the first female terminals are coupled, and a bus bar installed in the first terminal holder to allow one of the one or more first female terminals installed in the plurality of terminal grooves and the second female terminals to be connected thereto.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a male/plug/first connector and a female/receptacle/second connector mateable with each other. The first connector includes a first plate and a plurality of first contacts retained to the first plate, and the second connector includes a second plate and a plurality of second contacts retained to the second plate. The first plate includes opposite first long side and second long side to respectively form a first alignment structure and a second alignment structure which is offset from the first alignment structure in the longitudinal direction. The second plate includes opposite third long and fourth long side to respectively form a third alignment structure and a fourth alignment structure to be coupled to the corresponding first alignment structure and second alignment structure during mating.

Abstract: An interchangeable plug charger with a coaxial conductive structure includes a charger body and a plug assembly. The charger body has a retaining surface inside, and the retaining surface has a first conductive terminal and a second conductive terminal. The plug assembly is detachably connected to the charger body and includes a plug socket and the coaxial conductive structure. The coaxial conductive structure includes a hollow insulating column, a first conductively connected component sheathed on the hollow insulating column, and a second conductively connected component connected to the interior of the hollow insulating column. The first conductively connected component is electrically connected to the first conductive terminal, and the second conductively connected component is electrically connected to the second conductive terminal. Therefore, the size of the charger can be reduced and the structure of the charger can be simplified to improve the convenience of carrying and use.

Abstract: A connector 20 to be fit into an open receptacle 13 of a male connector 10 includes a terminal 25 connected to an end part of a wire 22, and a housing 40 for holding the terminal 25. The housing 40 includes a lead-out portion 54 for leading out the wire 22 connected to the terminal 25 to outside, a protruding portion 46 protruding outward to face a tip part of the receptacle 13, an external fitting portion 50 projecting from the protruding portion 46 toward the receptacle 13 to be externally fit to the tip part of the receptacle 13 and expose an outer surface of a base end side of the receptacle 13, and a reinforcing rib 60A, 60B connected to the lead-out portion 54 and the protruding portion 46.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes: an insulative housing; plural conductive terminals disposed in the insulative housing; and a shield shell covering the insulative housing, wherein the shield shell has a mating frame opening at a front end thereof, the mating frame opening including a top edge, a bottom edge parallel to the top edge, a first side and a second side respectively perpendicular to a left and a right ends of the top edge, a first connecting edge connected between the first side and the bottom edge, and a second connecting edge connected between the second side and the bottom edge, the first connecting edge has a first angle with respect to the bottom edge, the second connecting edge has a second angle with respect to the bottom edge, and the first angle and the second angle are both obtuse angles.

Abstract: A connector assembly including a case, a second connector, and a sealing member. The case is combinable with a circuit board on which a first connector is mounted. The case and the circuit board are adapted to define a space. The second connector passes through the case in a direction substantially perpendicular to the circuit board. The second connector is connectable to the first connector within the space and includes an accommodatable portion to be disposed within the space. The sealing member has a tuboid shape, extends in the direction, and includes first and second portions respectively on one and the other sides in the direction. The first portion fits around the accommodatable portion of the second connector. The second portion is positioned on the other side in the direction relative to the accommodatable portion of the second connector and adapted to abut the circuit board and cover the first connector.

Abstract: A connector includes a cable including a plurality of core wires, a plurality of contacts, a body, a body cover housing the body, and an inner mold part. The plurality of contacts are respectively connected to ends, on one side, of the plurality of core wires of the cable. The body includes a plurality of first grooves that have an arc shape on a section orthogonal to an extending direction of the core wires and respectively support the ends, on one side, of the core wires in a contact state. The body cover includes a plurality of lines of rails on an inner side surface thereof, the plurality of lines of rails respectively having second grooves and being extended in parallel with the extending direction of the core wires, the second grooves having an arc shape on the section orthogonal to the extending direction of the core wires.

Abstract: A coaxial connector assembly includes a connector module having a connector body having a first side edge including a first slot. The connector body has contact channels holding coaxial contacts. The coaxial connector assembly includes a mounting frame having a first side wall including a second slot and a second side wall having a blocking surface supporting the connector body in a recess. The second slot is open to the recess. The coaxial connector assembly includes a side support removably received in the first and second slots. The side support has a side support surface. The side support passes through the second slot and extends into the first slot such that the side support surface supports the first side edge of the connector body in the recess. The side support may be formed as a threaded fastener.

Abstract: An insertion-type connecting arrangement having at least one first and one second insertion-type connector and an arrangement of insertion points having at least one first and one second insertion point for the insertion of the insertion-type connectors, there being connected to the first insertion-type connector two or more cores laid up at a preset first lay length and to the second insertion-type connector two or more cores laid up at a preset second lay length, having a coding mechanism which allows the first insertion-type connector to be inserted in the first insertion point but not in the second one and which allows the second insertion-type connector to be inserted in the second insertion point but not in the first one.

Abstract: A plug connection having: a plug connector with, arranged thereon, a first coding element with a coding pattern and an insertion location with, arranged thereon, a second coding element with a coding pattern that matches the coding pattern, wherein the plug connector can be inserted, in an insertion direction (S), into the insertion location as far as a coupling position, when the first coding element and the second coding element adopt a predefined relative position. The first coding element can be rotated on the plug connector about an axis of rotation (A) that runs parallel to the insertion direction (S), and/or the second coding element is held on the insertion location so as to be able to rotate about the axis of rotation (A).

Abstract: The invention relates to a cable connector (6). It has a shielding sleeve (2) having a first portion with a first opening and having a second portion with a second opening which is angled relative to the first portion. The first portion furthermore has a third opening which is opposite the first opening on the longitudinal axis of the first portion. The second portion has a slot-shaped opening which connects the second opening to the third opening. A cable (3) is guided through the first opening and through the second opening of the shielding sleeve (2). The cable connector (6) can be produced by a first end of the cable (3) being introduced through the third opening into the first portion of the shielding sleeve (2) and then being guided out of this portion again through the first opening.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to optical module. In one implementation, the optical module includes a multi-layer circuit board, a first optical chip, a second optical chip, and a processor, wherein a surface layer on a same side of the circuit board comprises a first row of edge connector pins and a second row of edge connector pins; the first row of edge connector pins comprise a first power pin; the second row of edge connector pins comprise a second power pin; the first power pin is connected to the first optical chip; the second power pin connected to the second optical chip and the processor; the first power pin and the second power pin are aligned along a same direction and are arranged at a same position among the first row of edge connector pins and the second row of edge connector pins; and the first power pin is electrically connected to the second power pin.

Abstract: A plug connector being insertable into a corresponding socket connector is provided. The plug connector includes a first housing, a lock, and a first insertion device. The first housing includes a plurality of first connection terminal receiving passageways, while the lock is integrally connected with the first housing. The first insertion device formed on the lock.

Abstract: A fuse assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a housing, a fuse received within a receptacle of the housing and a retention device configured to retain the fuse within the receptacle and cover a conductive surface of the fuse.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector that defines a terminal cavity. The terminal cavity extends from an insertion opening to a mating opening. An inner housing is positioned in the terminal cavity. The inner housing defines an inner cavity. The inner cavity extends from an inner insertion opening to an inner mating opening. The inner mating opening is adjacent to the mating opening of the electrical connector. An electrical terminal is positioned in the inner cavity. A mating portion of the electrical terminal is adjacent the inner mating opening.

Abstract: A connector comprises an upper surface finger-resting portion that extends in the longitudinal axial direction on the outer periphery of the gripping portion, and on which the first finger is placed, a lower surface finger-resting portion on which the second finger or the third finger is rested when the connector is gripped by placing the first finger on the upper surface finger-resting portion, and a guide protrusion portion that is arranged on the same straight line as the upper surface finger-resting portion in the longitudinal axial direction and determines the position to be inserted, in which the connector is directly fitted into the receiving-side connector by directing the finger tip of the first finger that is placed on the upper surface finger-resting portion to the guide groove of the receiving-side connector and inserting the connector.

Abstract: An adapter apparatus and method of forming the adapter apparatus includes providing a substrate with a plurality of layers. The layers include at least one socket contact holding layer that includes a plurality of holding structures positioned between a plurality of other layers. A plurality of socket contacts (e.g., each including an end connection portion and first and second deflectable element coupled thereto) are held in corresponding openings defined through the substrate at least in part by the plurality of holding structures.

Abstract: Disclosed is a high-voltage male connector including: a male terminal formed of a metal material and having a plate shape; an insulating cap provided on a front end of the male terminal; an inner housing into which the male terminal is inserted and mounted such that the front end of the male terminal faces the outside; a partition unit integrally formed with an inner side of the inner housing and having a tetragonal pipe shape covering the male terminal; and an outer housing which is formed of a metal material and into which the inner housing is inserted and mounted.

Abstract: In one example an electronic device comprises at least one electronic component, a chassis comprising a first section, a connector to connect the first section of the chassis to a second section, the connector comprising a housing defining a first shaft, a retention structure disposed in the shaft, and a plurality of electrical contacts positioned within a corresponding plurality of channels in the retention structure. Other examples may be described.

Abstract: A connector brick for a cable communication system includes a header frame including end walls and side walls defining a header opening. The header frame is configured for mating with at least one circuit card. A plurality of cable connectors are received in the header opening. Each cable connector has cables extending therefrom and each cable connector has a header holding signal contacts at a mating end of the header and configured for mating with a corresponding card connector of the corresponding circuit card. Cable connector mounts are coupled to the end walls and extend into the header opening. The cable connector mounts engage corresponding cable connectors to secure the cable connectors in the header opening.

Abstract: An anti-data theft structure in an electronic device includes a second cover, a printed circuit board (PCB), a connector, a plurality of terminals, and an elastic element. The PCB includes a first press piece. The connector is rotatably coupled to the second cover and defines a plurality of slots facing PCB. A number of terminals are received in the slots according to a predetermined order. The elastic element is located between the connector and the second cover. When the first press piece resists against connector, the terminals are electrically coupled to the PCB to allow normal working. When the first press piece is separated from the connector, the connector is rotated away under the elastic force to cause the terminals to fall from the slots. Reassembly of the connector contacts so as not to be in the predetermined order causes lockdown and lockout of the electronic device.

Abstract: An electrical connector system includes a socket component and a plug component. The socket component includes a contact region, a first socket contact centrally located within the circular contact region, and a second socket contact radially offset from the first socket contact by a first distance. The plug component includes a plug having a plug face, a first plug contact centrally located substantially within the circular plug face, and an annular, elastically deformable conductor having a radius approximately equal to the first distance which functions as a second plug contact. The socket contact region is configured to mate with the plug face to provide electrical continuity, in a connected state, between the first socket contact and the first plug contact, and to provide electrical continuity between the second socket contact and the second plug contact.

Abstract: An electrical connector system includes a plug connector and a receptacle connector, each of which include a plurality of terminal receiving cavities for receiving a plurality of terminal lead wires. The electrical connector system further includes a connector link comprising a twisted pair differential cable for providing a data rate high data rate signal transmission transfer with the connector system, in addition to standard power and signal transmission, wherein the connector link is modularly connected within the electrical connector system.

Abstract: A connector includes a housing, a terminal supported inside the housing and having a hollow cylindrical body and a wire connection portion provided on one side of the hollow cylindrical body, an insulating member inserted in the hollow cylindrical body and having, at a front end of the insulating member, a head portion protruding from a front end of the terminal, and a ring attached to a rear end portion of the insulating member protruding from a rear end of the hollow cylindrical body. An outer surface of the rear end portion of the insulating member has a stepped portion on which the ring abuts to restrict a movement of the insulating member in a direction towards the head portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector has dielectric posts surrounding the contacts and extending outwardly from the root along the contact axis a finite amount. The mating connector (or plug) has a housing that surrounds the posts. A device that includes both the electrical connector and the mating connector provides good electrical isolation between adjacent contacts.

Abstract: A connecting structure for an earphone contains: a male connector and a female connector. The male connector includes a plug terminal and an insulation holder, the plug terminal has a locking portion adjacent to a bottom of the plug terminal, and the plug terminal has at least one protrusion extending outwardly from a peripheral side of the locking portion. The plug terminal is mounted in the insulation holder, and between the insulation holder and the plug terminal is defined an inserting groove. The female connector includes an insertion seat and a body. The body has a fixing portion inserted into the inserting groove, and the fixing portion has at least one alignment orifice corresponding to the at least one protrusion. The insertion seat is fixed in the body to electrically connect with the plug terminal.

Abstract: A system including a base mountable to a rail, the base including a receptacle for receiving an input/output (I/O) module, and an (I/O) module attachable to the base, the I/O module including communication circuitry disposed within a housing of the I/O module configured to communicate, via a terminal block, with one or more field devices configured to monitor and/or control an industrial automation process. The base and I/O module include mating male and female components, and the mating male and female components have a cross-sectional shape having a wedge portion and a radius portion, the wedge portion extending along a major portion of a midpoint axis bisecting the wedge portion and the radius portion.

Abstract: A plug (1) for electrical equipment comprising a housing and a plurality of projections (2, 4, 5) extending from the housing, wherein first and second projections are larger than a third projection, and the projections are arranged so as to facilitate disengagement of the plug from the socket.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a docking station that supports bi-directional high speed data, high bandwidth display, and power to a computing device utilizing a standard connector on the computing device are described. This includes a standard connector on the computing device including a standard digital display connector having a first set of two lanes and a second set of two lanes, a USB host that provides USB signals that enable bi-directional high speed data, a digital display source that provides digital display signals that enable high bandwidth display and couples digital display signals to the digital display connector on the second set of lanes, a multiplexor that receives signals from the USB host, receives signals from the digital display source, and couples the USB signals to the digital display connector on the first set of lanes, and a power subsystem that receives power via the digital display connector.

Abstract: An authorized electrical plug has a plug surface with first and second plug edges and left and right side plug edges. The plug surface has left and right prongs projecting outwardly from the plug surface. A recess has a depth formed in the plug surface. An authorized electrical receptacle has a receptacle surface with first and second receptacle edges, left and right side receptacle edges, and left and right slots extending inwardly. A projection has a height formed in the receptacle surface. Left and right slots receive the left and right prongs respectively with the recess receiving the projection when an authorized electrical receptacle receives an authorized electrical plug.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a receptacle connector and a plug connector. The receptacle connector includes a receptacle insulative housing including a receiving portion, a number of mating portions extending from the receiving portion and a number of contact-receiving slots extending through the mating portions and the receiving portion. At least one of the mating portions includes an anti-mismating block at a corner thereof. The plug connector includes a plug insulative housing including a mating surface and a number of cavities extending through the mating surface for receiving the mating portions. The plug insulative housing includes an anti-mismating groove at a corner of one of the cavities to receive the anti-mismating block of the receptacle insulative housing.

Abstract: A card connector includes a housing that houses a card provided with a terminal member, a connection terminal that attaches to the housing and contacts the terminal member of the card, a cover member that attaches to the housing and forms a card housing space between the housing, wherein the cover member is provided with a locking member to lock the card housed within the card housing space; the locking member is a leaf spring member with a cantilever form, and provides a locking main body part integrally connected to the cover member and which extends in the insertion direction of the card, and a locking ridged part connected to the tip of the locking main body part, and which protrudes inward toward the cover member; and the locking ridged part inserts into a recessed part formed on the edge of the card housed in the card housing space.

Abstract: A power supply for a television and a television including the same, the power supply including: a rectifier which rectifies input AC power; a converter which converts the rectified power into DC power through a switching control; a circuit board on which at least one of the rectifier and the converter is mounted; and an input connector which receives the AC power and is mounted on the circuit board such that a projecting height of the input connector projecting from the circuit board is substantially equal to or smaller than a projecting height of at least one of the rectifier and the converter.

Abstract: Methods and systems are disclosed herein for providing a universal PCIe port. In one example, the same port is configured to accept a PCIe connection as a host or an endpoint symmetrically. Downstream transactions towards an endpoint can be intercepted and a virtual address in the downstream transaction can be translated to a local address using a mapping. The downstream transactions can be forwarded to the endpoint using the local address instead of the virtual address. For endpoints that share the same local address with multiple hosts, a reverse lookup may be provided to determine which one of the hosts a local address corresponds when forwarding upstream transactions. PCIe over Ethernet is provided as one embodiment for allowing remote PCIe endpoints to be associated with a local host transparently.