Abstract: A plug connector, comprising: an insulating casing, a terminal unit accommodated in the insulating casing, a conductive terminal assembled to the terminal unit, and an obstruction unit, characterized in that: the terminal unit comprises a foundation and a square accommodating chamber that extends from the foundation, and on the accommodating chamber is a penetrating assembling hole; the obstruction unit enveloping the square accommodating chamber, and between the obstruction and the square accommodating chamber is a location identifying device, such structural characteristics composing a fully innovated structure of plug connector, and the location identifying device serving to ensure correct orientation of the plug connector and correct connection with the socket connector.

Abstract: Disclosed is a connector including a plug jointed to an end of a signal cable and a jack, which is capable of preventing, when the signal cable is pulled in a state that the plug is connected to the jack, the plug from being removed from the jack by the locking between locking claws provided on the jack and locking claw receiving portions provided in the plug, and which is capable of releasing the above locking by sliding a housing provided on the plug, thereby easily removing the plug from the jack.

Abstract: A medical connector and adapter system that includes: a male cable connector, and a female cable-receiving housing for electrically coupling with the male cable connector. The male cable connector has a keying protrusion that corresponds to a keying channel in the cable-receiving housing. The keying feature prevents the male cable connector from being installed into a cable-receiving housing that does not have a keying channel.

Abstract: An enhanced Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface provides for the communication of standard USB signaling and non-standard USB signaling, which may be alternate voltage signals. The chassis within data processing devices operable for receiving such an enhanced USB connector into an enclosed enhanced USB receptacle provide a keying configuration so that the standard USB connector portion is not matable with the non-standard USB portion.

Abstract: A male connector connects with a female connector to establish an electrical connection. The male and female connectors each include a connector housing having hold-down tabs at opposite ends thereof for securing the connector housing to a substrate. The hold-down tabs are staggered or diagonally located such that one hold-down tab is proximal a first side of the connector housing and the other hold-down is proximal a second side of the connector housing. The staggered or diagonally-located hold-down tabs stabilize the connector housing against rocking or other movement on the substrate. The arrangement of hold-down tabs also permits the connector housing to nest or merge with another similarly-designed connector housing. The nested or merged connector housing conserve substrate space and permit a higher density of contacts in a given space on the substrate, whether the space is at an edge or in an interior of the substrate.

Abstract: A box-shaped connector comprising: upper and lower side walls; and an insulating wall jointing said two side walls such that said box-shaped connector is formed to have a section generally of letter “C” by said side walls and said insulating wall, wherein a recess is formed over the face of the insulating wall on a socket insertion side and in the vicinity of a corner made between the side wall and the insulating wall, and wherein the smallest thickness (Tn) of the insulating wall is smaller than the thickness (Tr) of the side walls at portions where the face of the insulating wall on the socket inserting side intersects the side walls. The connector is so shaped as to properly disperse a stress generated when a socket is inserted, thereby to prevent cracks or breakages effectively.

Abstract: A disk drive test device for performing a test (e.g., power only self test, tests which use a serial interface) on at least one disk drive at a time. The test device includes an electrical connector which is configured so as to be able to provide the necessary electrical interconnections for executing a test on disk drives having different types of drive interface connectors (i.e., the same electrical connector may be used with at least 2 different types of drive interface connectors). There is no need to use an in-line adapter to electrically interconnect a disk drive having a first drive interface connector or to electrically interconnect a disk drive having a second drive interface connector. There is also is no need to change out the electrical connector when performing a test on disk drives which use this different types of drive interface connectors.

Abstract: An insulative housing (30) for a receptacle connector which is used for mating with a corresponding plug comprises: a base (38), a first sidewall (31), a second sidewall (32), and a pair of flanks (33) extending upward from the sides and ends of the base. A tongue (34) extends upward from a center of the base and is positioned between the first and second sidewall. The tongue defines a plurality of channels (37) in its outer sides, said channels extending through the base for receiving a plurality of terminals therein. A port (321) is defined between the sidewalls and the flanks for receiving the plug. Manufacture of the housing employs a mold assembly (4) comprising a lower mold (40), an upper mold (41) and a core (42) fitted together, with a plurality of baffles (43, 43′) being inserted between the upper mold and the core (4) to form grooves (310, 320) of the sidewalls.

Abstract: A medical connector apparatus that includes: (1) a first mating connector having a first conductive portion, (2) a second mating connector having a second conductive portion for electrically coupling to the first conductive portion, and (3) a housing unit with an interior chamber housing the second mating connector. In one embodiment of the invention, two apertures extend between the interior chamber and the housing unit's exterior. In another embodiment of the invention, the first mating connector further has a wiping portion for cleaning a portion of the second mating connector adjacent to the second conductive portion. In still another embodiment of the invention, the housing chamber further has a light source positioned near the aperture through which the first mating member enters to electrically couple the first and second conductive portions.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes an insulative housing (10), a terminal insert (20), an anti-mismating device (40) and a shell (30). The insulative housing defines a receiving space (11) for receiving a complementary plug connector therein. A plurality of terminals (21) is fixed to the insulative housing. The anti-mismating device is mounted in the housing at an entrance (11a) of the receiving space, and comprises first and second push portions located adjacent two lateral side walls of the housing, forming, respectively, first and second stop portions (43a, 44a) transversely extending towards each other without touching each other. The first and second push portions are independently and recoverably depressable by the complementary connector. A noncomplementary connector is blocked from insertion into the receiving space because it can depress one, but not both, push portions, and will thus be blocked by one stop portion.

Abstract: The present invention is to provide an assembling structure of an electronic unit to an electrical connecting box which is not subjected to any spatial limitation when electrical parts are mounted on an electronic unit and which is provided with a miss-connection preventing function.

Abstract: A receptacle connector includes an insulative housing (1) having an upper wall (18) a bottom face (15), and two sidewalls (17), with areceiving space (10) defined therebetween. The upper wall defines a passageway (11) and the sidewalls each define a recess (14). A pair of anti-mismating latches (4) is attached in the insulative housing. Each latch includes a connecting arm (42), a resilient arm (41), and a baffle (44) extending from the resilient arm. In assembly, the resilient arm is received in the corresponding recess, and the baffle includes a free end projecting into the receiving space. In mating, a complementary plug connector (20) presses the connecting arms outwardly, causing the baffles to retract from the receiving space into the recesses, allowing the complementary plug connector to be fully inserted.

Abstract: An input device capable of being connected to a computing device includes a housing having transducer electronics capable of manipulating an electrical signal to indicate movement of a portion of a user. At least one but fewer than four conductors are connected to the transducer electronics, and are each capable of carrying an electrical signal related to the input device. Each of the conductors is coupled to a connector that is capable of being coupled to the computer.

Abstract: A contact holding wall and the groove-shaped guide wall of the plug type connector are respectively inserted into and strongly connected with a primary inserting and drawing recess and a groove-shaped subsidiary inserting and drawing recess of a receptacle type connector. The housing of each connector has a portion surrounding the periphery of a contact holding wall. A longitudinal rib formed on the inner face of a side wall section of the receptacle type connector is engaged with a longitudinal groove of a predetermined depth formed on a side wall section of the plug type connector.

Abstract: A connector system 10 includes a polarizing key mechanism permitting only a specific combination of a pair of first and second connectors 12, 14 to be connected with each other. The polarizing key mechanism includes a frame-shaped first guide member 40 arranged around a fitting portion 22 of the first connector 12, and a frame-shaped second guide member 42 arranged around a fitting portion 32 of the second connector 14. Two grooves 48 are formed to be recessed on the outer surface of the opposed longitudinal parts of a first wall 44 of the first guide member 40. Two ribs 52 are formed to project from the inner surface of the opposed longitudinal parts of a second wall 50 of the second guide member 42. The first and second guide members 40, 42 permit the first and second connectors 12, 14 to be connected with each other only when the grooves 48 are compensatingly engaged with the ribs 52.

Abstract: A battery (B) includes electrodes (11a, 11b) and engaging portions (10a, 10b) formed by recessing portions of the battery (B) around the electrodes (11a, 11b), and recesses (14a, 14b, 23a, 23b) are formed in side surfaces of the engaging portions (10a, 10b). The recesses (14a, 14b, 23a, 23b) are symmetrically arranged in the left and right engaging portions (10a, 10b). Transversely symmetrical identification pieces (19a, 19b) project from the leading ends of terminals (15a, 15b). In the case of a correct correspondence of the electrodes (11a, 11b) and the terminals (15a, 15b), the identification pieces (19a, 19b) fit into the recesses (14a, 14b, 23a, 23b), enabling assembling of the terminals (15a, 15b) with the electrodes (11a, 11b). In the case of an incorrect correspondence, the identification pieces (19a, 19b) cannot be fitted into the recesses (14a, 14b, 23a, 23b) and interfere with the upper surface of the battery (B), making assembling impossible.

Abstract: A terminal cap (10) is provided to prevent erroneous use of a booster cable to connect batteries that have different specifications. The terminal cap (10) is mounted to cover a battery terminal (T) to be connected with one of electrodes of a 32 V-battery. The terminal cap (10) has protection walls (20) that extend from a first accommodating portion (11a) for accommodating a connecting portion (7) of the battery terminal (T). The protection walls (20) are formed to be higher than a threaded shaft (1) of the electrode. Thus, even if an attempt is made to erroneously connect a booster cable, the protection walls (20) will interfere with the booster cable and prevent connection with the electrode located inside the protection walls (20).

Abstract: An electrical connector (10) includes a cable dock (12) having a first connector (16) and a backshell assembly (14) having a second connector (18). The second connector (18) is adapted for engagement with the first connector (16). The electrical connector (10) also includes a locking element (40) coupled to the cable dock (12) and a latch (46) coupled to the backshell assembly (14). The latch (46) is operable to engage the locking element (40) and, in response to movement of the latch (46) relative to the backshell assembly (14), engage the first connector (16) with the second connector (18).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to methods and systems for a power supply housing system. In one embodiment, the housing assembly has a rear side and at least a first connector accessible from the rear side. The first connector has at least one pin which extends from the rear side by a first amount. A first key assembly extends from the rear side and is configured to permit the power supply to be fully inserted into a rack in a first orientation and to prevent the power supply from being fully inserted into the rack in a second orientation. A standoff assembly extends from the rear side by a second amount greater than the first amount.

Abstract: At least one positioning projection (12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17) is formed at least on at least one deformed wall (e.g., 2) of a synthetic resinmade connector housing (1). The projecting height of the at least one positioning projection (12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17) is defined so as to correct an amount of deformation of the at least one wall (2, 3, 4 or 5), and positioning is effected by using the at least one positioning projection (12, 13, 14, 15, 16 or 17) as a reference. In case of a plurality of the positioning projections (12 to 17), the plurality of the positioning projections (12 to 17) are juxtaposed at least on the at least one wall (2, 3, 4 or 5), and projecting height of the plurality of positioning projections (12 to 17) are varied in correspondence with a shape of deformation of the at least one wall (2, 3, 4 or 5).

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector module set (12) consisting of at least one male module and at least one female module, which are designed to be coupled to establish an electric connection.

Abstract: The present invention is drawn to a system for attaching and supporting a cable to an IO panel of an electronic component such as the IO back panel of a computer. The system is comprised of a cable dock coupled to an IO panel, with a gasket disposed within the cable dock to form a conducting path from the IO panel to the cable backshell. In particular, a cable dock is fixed to the IO panel where an IO connector is exposed. Once the cable backshell is plugged into the cable dock, the cable dock provides mechanical support for a cable assembly comprising the cable-end connector, the cable backshell and the cable. The cable assembly is secured by the cable dock rather than by the coupling made between the cable-end connector and the IO connector. The cable dock also orients the cable-end connector in coupling to the IO connector such that the cable backshell is prevented from being incorrectly plugged into the cable dock.

Abstract: The invention pertains to a connector for at least one cable with one or more conductors, comprising at least one housing of an electrically insulating material containing contact elements that are connected or to be connected to the conductors. The connector comprises a hood, which at least partially accommodates the housing and which comprises at least a passage for at least one cable, means for connecting the hood to a support panel for a printed circuit board, cable or the like, and one or more coding protrusions on the side that, upon connection to the support panel that is provided with holes for receiving corresponding coding protrusions, faces the support panel.

Abstract: A plug-in module (100) for electronic equipment (425) includes circuitry (140) for processing electrical signals, a housing (400) for at least partially enclosing the circuitry (140), and at least one electrical pin (115) extending from a bottom surface of the housing (400), coupled to the circuitry (140), and having a first length. The module (100) also includes an installation guide (420) extending from the bottom surface of the housing (400) and having a second length greater than the first length such that, as the plug-in module (100) is inserted into a receiving member (125) of a substrate (120) to which it is to be mounted, the installation guide (420) contacts the receiving member (125) before the at least one electrical pin (115) contacts a receptacle (130) so that the pin (115) is guided into the receptacle (130).

Abstract: The present invention prevents a female connector that has been inserted in an inclined manner from interfering with male terminal fittings within a connector having long male terminal fittings provided in a central location within a hood.

Abstract: There is provided a contacting device (1) for chip cards, preferably for SIM cards, comprising a base (2), a slider (12) arranged at the base (2) and being movable with respect to the base (2), the chip card (4) being slidable between an insert/removal position and a reading position by means of said slider, and means (7, 22) for inhibiting removal of the slider from the contacting device (1). Preferably, the slider (12) is slidably mounted to the base (2) and is in abutting engagement with an abutment in the insert/removal position such that the slider (12) cannot be removed from the contacting device (1), i.e. the slider (12) cannot be moved beyond the insert/removal position. Thus, the contacting device does not comprise any loose parts that could get lost.

Abstract: Described is a quick connect/disconnect 10 for an electrical system comprising first and second separated electrical current carrying connectors 43A, 43B, a source of electricity, each with a first and second, respectively, receptors 40A, 40B for receiving a metallic prong; An electrical current carrying buss adapted to carry a pair of the metallic prongs 30A, 30B which cooperatively align, when connected, with the receptors of the current carrying connectors; and An electrically insulated handle 16, 18 that can be raised and lowered, which handle is attached at one end 24 to the buss and the opposite end adapted to be engaged such that in the lowered position the electrical system is connected so as to permit electrical current to pass from the first connector through the first receptor, through the metallic prong, through the buss to the other prong and to the second receptor, then to the second current carrying connector; and when the handle is in the raised position, current does not flow through the bu

Abstract: An RJ-45 receptacle connector (2) for preventing insertion of a noncomplementary plug connector therein includes a dielectric housing (4) defining a receiving space (44) therein, a terminal module (5), an anti-mismating mechanism (7), and front and back shields (6,1). The anti-mismating mechanism (7) includes a pair of spring member 71, each having a base (72) fixed to the dielectric housing, a resilient stem (73) extending forwardly through the sidewall into the receiving space, a curved portion (732) formed near a free end (724) of the stem, and a stop tongue (75) extending from the resilient stem into a channel (49) defined in an upper wall (42). A smaller, noncomplementary plug connector is blocked from entry by the stop tongues projecting into the channel. Entrance of the complementary connector however, forces the curved portions aside, which moves the stop tongues from the connector's path, allowing full insertion of the complementary connector.

Abstract: A wrong insertion preventing mechanism for preventing a connector of a wrong board from being connected to a connector mounted on a mother board on a shelf is disclosed. A guide plate is installed at the opening of the shelf and has plural through holes mutually having different shapes. A guide pin which can be inserted into a specific through hole of the through holes of the guide plate is mounted on a board. The board is inserted in a right position on the shelf by the through hole and the guide pin and is never inserted onto the shelf from a wrong position. The guide pin has a projection at the end and the projection can be set to various angles.

Abstract: A medical connector apparatus that includes: (1) a first mating connector having a first conductive portion, (2) a second mating connector having a second conductive portion for electrically coupling to the first conductive portion, and (3) a housing unit with an interior chamber housing the second mating connector. In one embodiment of the invention, two apertures extend between the interior chamber and the housing unit's exterior. In another embodiment of the invention, the first mating connector further has a wiping portion for cleaning a portion of the second mating connector adjacent to the second conductive portion. In still another embodiment of the invention, the housing chamber further has a light source positioned near the aperture through which the first mating member enters to electrically couple the first and second conductive portions.

Abstract: A patch panel with patch cord plug keyway incorporates at least one jack. The jack communicates with a transmission medium, such as a cable, with the jack including a plug-receiving cavity and a keyway. The plug-receiving cavity is configured to receive and securely mount the plug of a patch cord so that the transmission medium cooperating with the jack electrically communicates with the patch cord when the plug is in an engaged position. The keyway is formed through the jack and communicates with the plug-receiving cavity. Additionally, the patch cord plug incorporates a key which engages the keyway of the jack. So configured, the key assists a technician in aligning the patch cord plug with the plug-receiving cavity of a jack during patching operations. In a preferred arrangement, they key is formed on a rotatable lever which places the plug in a locking and unlocking orientation.

Abstract: A medical connector apparatus that includes: (1) a first mating connector having a first conductive portion, (2) a second mating connector having a second conductive portion for electrically coupling to the first conductive portion, and (3) a housing unit with an interior chamber housing the second mating connector. In one embodiment of the invention, two apertures extend between the interior chamber and the housing unit's exterior. In another embodiment of the invention, the first mating connector further has a wiping portion for cleaning a portion of the second mating connector adjacent to the second conductive portion. In still another embodiment of the invention, the housing chamber further has a light source positioned near the aperture through which the first mating member enters to electrically couple the first and second conductive portions.

Abstract: There is provided an insertion and withdrawal connector apparatus in which a plurality of connectors can move only in a range of capable of engaging and separating with and from a plurality of mating connectors within a connector receiving body. A connector receiving body (1) has a pair of parallel frames (3), a pair of frame blocks (4) positioned at both end portions, and a plurality of partition members (5). One connector (10) and one mating connector are received in each of a plurality of space portions, that is, receiving chambers partitioned by a pair of frames, a pair of frame blocks, and a plurality of partition members. Each of the partition members has a pair of lances (5f, 5g) having a spring characteristic and each of the connectors has a pair of interlocking groove portions (10g) on both side surfaces.

Abstract: A method of examining a position of at least one board-support pin which is positioned on a board-support base for supporting a printed-circuit board under a back surface thereof, the method including the steps of taking an image of the board-support pin, at a position opposed to a free end of the pin, judging whether the position of the board-support pin is appropriate, based on the taken image, and producing judgment information indicative of a result of the judgment.

Abstract: For the mechanical coding of parts which can be joined together, it is proposed that the parts be connected to, in each case, one of two coding elements which belong together, the said coding elements being constructed as a one-piece coding module and being held together by means of web-like connections, and the connectable parts being divided up, after being joined together, into two coded releasable parts.

Abstract: A sleeve part (1) for a plug connection for fiber optics is provided with an opening (2) for accommodating a plug part (21). The plug part (21) is insertable in the direction of an insertion axis (A) into the sleeve part (1). The sleeve part comprises a sleeve (3) for receiving a plug pin of the plug part (21). The sleeve part (1) is furthermore provided with a securing element (4) with a coding consisting of projections (5) and/or reliefs (6). The securement section (4) is arranged on at least one separately formed coding element (7, 7′). The coding element (7, 7′) in a snap-on direction (R) roughly perpendicular to the insertion axis (A) can be snapped on the sleeve part (3).

Abstract: An electrical connector for providing an electrical connection with a mating connector for control of a vehicle transmission is disclosed. The mating connector has electrical terminals. The electrical connector includes a shank, a hollow receptacle, and terminals. The hollow receptacle is at the end of the shank for receiving the shaft of a mating electrical connector. The terminals are positioned within the hollow receptacle for providing electrical contact with the terminals of a mating electrical connector. The receptacle has a first side with a first slot extending substantially across the width of the first side so that the receptacle can interlock with any one of a number of mating male connectors. The receptacle has a second side having a second slot extending substantially across the width of the second side so that the receptacle can interlock with any one of a number of mating connectors.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprises a male connector defining a number of cavities. Each cavity having a header contact assembled therein. At least one cavity has at least a chamfered corner. A female connector forms a number of sleeve members corresponding to the cavities. Each sleeve member receives a receptacle contact therein. At least one sleeve member has at least a chamfered corner corresponding to the chamfered corner of the male connector. The sleeve member mechanically engages with the corresponding cavity when the male and female connectors are mated. Anti-disorientation means arranged between the male and female connectors includes a protrusion formed on an outer wall of at least one sleeve member of the female connector and a recess defined in an inner wall of at least one cavity of the male connector corresponding to the protrusion.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (10) includes a female connector (12) and more than one male connectors (30) wherein the female connector (12) includes a first insulative housing (14) defining a plurality of cavities (16) for receiving a corresponding number of first contacts therein, respectively, and each of the male connectors (30) includes a second insulative housing (32) forming a plurality of sleeve members (34) thereof for accommodating a corresponding number of second contacts therein.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a male connector (10, 10') and a female connector (50, 50') wherein the male connector (10, 10') includes an insulative first. housing (12, 12') with at least one row of sleeve members (14, 14') extending forward for accommodating a corresponding number of receptacle contacts therein and the female connector (50, 50') includes an insulative second housing (52, 52') defining a same number of cavities (54, 54') therein for respectively receiving a corresponding number of plug contacts therein and further being adapted to respectively receive the corresponding sleeve members (14, 14') of the male connector (10) so that each plug contact can be engaged with the corresponding receptacle contact which is accommodated within the sleeve member (14, 14') which shares the same cavity (54, 54') with the plug contact.

Abstract: A connector assembly for electrically connecting a first and a second electronic unit, comprises a plug provided in the first electronic unit to have a plurality of spring pins and a second rigid pin, the plug be mounted in a plug housing, and a socket provided in the second electronic unit to have a plurality of first pin contacts corresponding to the spring pins and a second pin contact with a hole for receiving the second rigid pin, whereby the spring pins resiliently contact respective ones of the first pin contacts with the second rigid pin received by the hole of the second pin contact, or are obstructed by the second rigid pin from contacting the first pin contacts according as the plug is correctly inserted into the socket or not.

Abstract: A port arrangement of a multi-port connector includes a plurality of ports arranged in a matrix having at least two rows and more than two columns. The matrix has four corner ports and remaining central ports. The corner ports are formed to be rectangular or square, while the central ports are chamfered at two adjacent corners. The corner ports prevent misalignment caused by relative translation between two mating connectors, while the central ports prevent misalignment caused by relative rotation between the connectors.

Abstract: A multiway connector for backplanes and slide-in cards, for example, in so-called compact PCI systems, composed of two separate modules each arranged without spacing next to one another, wherein each of the modules has a mechanical coding piece for preventing incorrect insertions. At the two modules of the male multipoint connector resting against each other at end faces thereof as well as the modules of the female multipoint connector are constructed as a single-piece component of synthetic material.

Abstract: A connection component for an electrical connector that mates with a complementary connector where the electrical connector includes multiple sub-electrical connectors each with an associated housing that has an outer surface with a side with a cut-out therein, the cutout being disposed transversely to the connecting direction of the electrical connector and complementary connector, the sub-electrical connectors are arranged in a stacked manner with the cutouts of the sub-connectors being aligned and connection component is insertable into the aligned cutouts thereby orientating the multiple sub-electrical connectors and where the connection component is configured to cooperate with the complementary connector to assure proper mating

Abstract: A memory card is disclosed which has a card body (2) having a concavity (9) formed at the forward end thereof in the inserting direction and in which terminals (5) are disposed and projections (10) are formed between the terminals (5) to prevent the terminals (5) from being touched or accessed from outside. A receptacle for the memory card is also disclosed. The memory card has a simple structure designed to positively protect the terminals and easily let out dust or the like from inside, thereby permitting to assure a positive connection with the receptacle.

Abstract: A board-to-board connector comprises a female portion, a plurality of conductive contacts, a male portion, and interlocking means provided on the female portion and the male portion. Plate connectors, end walls, and positioning protrusions of the male portion are snugly received in parallel slots, lateral slots, and positioning recesses of the female portion, respectively. Plate connectors of the male portion abut the contacts received in the female portion and positioning protrusions of the male portion interlock with positioning recesses of the female portion thereby establishing and ensuring a consistent electrical connection within the connector.

Abstract: An enhanced Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface provides for the communication of standard USB signalling and non-standard USB signalling, which may be alternate voltage signals. The chassis within data processing devices operable for receiving such an enhanced USB connector into an enclosed enhanced USB receptacle provide a keying configuration so that the standard USB connector portion is not matable with the non-standard USB portion.

Abstract: An electrical plug connector is matable with a pin header and includes a molded plug housing with multiple contact apertures extending between a mating face and a rear face. Angularly spaced ribs extend into the contact receiving aperture to support each contact. Each rib is opposed to molded pawls that are deflectable when a contact is inserted from the rear of the housing. The ribs and the pawls are located at different angularly spaced intervals so that they do not overlap and so that the one piece housing can be molded in a straight pull manner. An annular retaining section on each contact is held between the pawls and the ribs when each contact is fully inserted into a corresponding aperture.

Abstract: An improved lamp assembly which contains a light emitting element, a holder, a socket seat and copper tabs among which the light emitting element is placed in the holder by means of a pair of matched flat areas thereof for correct positioning, polarity identification of the light emitting element, and for a tight fit thereof; the holder of the light emitting element is plugged in a socket seat by means of a pair of flat matching areas or a key pair for correct positioning thereof; furthermore, in order to connect the light emitting element to the copper tabs with a correct polarity, the copper tabs have different areas which facilitates polarity identification, quick assembling so that an improved lamp assembly can be obtained featuring its easy assembling, correct polarity identification, excellent fitting, short assembling process and improved productivity.

Abstract: A connection system for providing a consumer-friendly connection between an expansion card and a host device. The host device includes a male connection while the expansion card includes a female connection. The male and female connections are arranged in a pattern that allows a combination of keyed voltage connections between the host device and expansion card when the supply voltage of the host and operating voltage of the card are compatible. The male connection includes six different supply voltage combinations that include a first voltage only, a second voltage only, a third voltage only, a first and second voltage only, a second and third voltage only, and a first, second and third voltage combination. In addition, the female connection includes six different expansion card operating voltage combinations that include a first voltage only, a second voltage only, a third voltage only, a first and second voltage only, a second and third voltage only, and a first, second and third voltage combination.