Abstract: A system includes mateable connectors (12, 14) with mateable optic fiber termini, which provides for precision alignment of the termini and which facilitates installation of an insert whose front end must be of rectangular shape. Two mating sets of optic fiber termini (30, 32) are precisely aligned by a pair of pin-receiving alignment holes (44, 46) in one connector and a pair of pins (40, 42) projecting from the other connector, wherein a first (40) of the alignment pins is precisely cylindrical and fits closely in the first hole, and a second (42) of the pins is also precisely cylindrical but fits into a hole (46) that is elongated in a direction toward and away from the first hole. A front portion (110) of an insert is of largely rectangular cross-section, while the rear portion (112) of the insert is of largely circular cross-section to enable retention by a circular retainer clip (120) and to provide threads (122) for threading into a backshell.

Abstract: An antenna coupling system including an antenna stem (108) with a raised wall (206) having an opening (210) therethrough and defining a plurality of key receptacles (216, 218, 220, 222) and detents (224, 410, 412) coupled to an antenna latch detent mechanism (102) that provides a manner of maintaining a SSU antenna (106) in a stowed position and two deployed positions with respect to the SSU handset (100). The antenna coupling system further includes an antenna connector (110) and a handset connector (104) wherein rotation of the antenna connector (110) with respect to the handset connector (104) maintains a robust RF connection and notifies circuitry in the handset (100) when the antenna (106) is in one of two deployed positions.

Abstract: A plug connector unit includes at least two identical insulative housings each of which retains two rows of contacts in a central wall thereof, wherein a portion of the contacts are defined as ground contacts while the remaining contacts are non-ground contacts, wherein the ground contacts are longer than the non-ground contacts and located at least at distal ends of each row in the central wall of the housing. A metal shielding is used to link the insulative housings as a unit.

Abstract: An electrical rectangular connector having an expanded range on the lower limit of the environment resisting wire sealing webs, a dielectric hard face socket insert to detect splayed or bent pin contacts, a controlled configuration on the contact retention clips which provides easy insertion and removal on the contacts. Additionally, the modular insert construction of the connector allows flexibility to the wiring system, meaning, the connector can have a signal, power, coaxial or twinaxial or combination circuitry and also a bayonet coupling mechanism assembly using dowel pins and dual helical ramp grooves to retrin the connector halves in the coupled condition. Consequently, a visual indicator consisting of an arrowhead opposite a marker labeled "HOME" provides assurance on a fully coupled plug and receptacle connector.

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. In this embodiment, the first mating connector has a light covering portion for covering the light source when the first and second conductive portions couple.

Abstract: The connector is intended to be plugged into a complementary connector. It comprises a casing (10) having two side walls (16) defining a corridor, transverse to the plug-in direction and at least one contact-carrying module (12) which can be inserted into the corridor and defines a row of cavities for receiving contact terminals. A window (20) is made in at least one of the walls and a flank of the module carries a projecting coding key (38) which is oriented parallel to the plug-in direction and is placed so as to lie in the window when the module is in place.

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: An apparatus is provided for locking first and second adjacent electrical connector modules which are stacked end-to-end. The first and second modules each are formed to include an insulative housing surrounding a plurality of contacts and coding slots formed in a wall of the housing. The apparatus comprises a locking key having a plurality of spaced apart tabs configured to engage a plurality of coding slots in the first and second modules when the first and second modules are stacked end-to-end.

Abstract: A card edge connector includes an insulative body defining two receiving slots therein for selectively receiving two daughter boards. The receiving slots are spaced from each other by an internal wall of the insulative body. Each receiving slot has a number of contact elements received and retained therein for electrically engaging with the corresponding daughter board. The daughter boards received in the receiving slots are disposed in opposite directions thereby eliminating the possibility of interference between electronic components mounted on the daughter boards.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly which includes a plug subassembly and a receptacle subassembly. The receptacle subassembly is substantially cylindrical with a diameter such that it passes through the hollow hinge pin of a refrigerator door. The receptacle body is formed with an outwardly extending abutment which is confined to the diametrical extremity of the cylinder and which cooperates with a latch member of the mating subassembly. The plug subassembly has a hollow forward mating portion for accepting the receptacle body therein. The forward mating portion is formed by an incomplete cylindrical wall having a longitudinal gap. The receptacle abutment is aligned with the gap and the plug latch member extends into the gap. Polarizing features are provided on both the plug and receptacle bodies to insure appropriate alignment of the plug and receptacle subassemblies.

Abstract: A keying system for an electrical connector (10, 16) is disclosed. Keying members (160, 234) are provided in mating pairs so that one is assembled to the cable connector (10) and the other is assembled to the mating panel connector (16). Each of the keying members (160,234) is assembled by inserting it into the open end of the connector so that lugs (186,236) on the dielectric insert (44,218) within the connector enter camming slots (178) in the keying member (160,234) which is then twisted to lock it in place. The keying members can be easily and conveniently assembled and disassembled in the field by the end user.

Abstract: A circuit board electrical connector (1) comprises a housing (2) with a front face having a receiving cavity (6) for receiving a mating connector (30). The housing is to be attached to a circuit board such that an opening of the receiving cavity is flush with an edge of the circuit board. A protruded bottom section (2C) is provided on a bottom of the housing and placed in a cutout section of the circuit board such that a front face of the protruded bottom section is substantially flush with the edge of the circuit board. A key groove (5) extends rearwardly from the front face of the protruded bottom section and communicates with the receiving cavity for receiving a key projection (34) of the mating connector.

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. In this embodiment, the first mating connector has a light covering portion for covering the light source when the first and second conductive portions couple.

Abstract: A magnetic coupler for use in semi-trailer rigs includes a contact member and a receiving member, the contact member having at least one biased contact which seats in a seat formed in the receiving member, the seat having an electrical conductor disposed therewithin. A member has a peripheral ring of opposite magnetic polarities in order to ensure magnetic attraction therebetween. Cooperating projection and keyway may be formed on the peripheral rings to assure proper alignment between the contact member and the receiving member.

Abstract: An assembly of electric connectors and plug connectors and cap connectors used therein has guiding ribs providing for a smooth joining of the plug connectors and cap connectors, Ribs 16a, 16b and 16c extending from the bottom wall 14 are provided respectively in cavities 6, 8 and 10 of the cap connector 1. All ribs are of the same configuration and have outside surfaces 26, 28 perpendicular to the bottom wall 14, an outside surface 30 parallel to the bottom wall and a slanted surface 20 forming a roughly P-shaped cross section. In the plug connectors, slots of the same configuration as said ribs are formed, thus providing smooth connection by limiting vertical and horizontal deviations during their joining.

Abstract: A multiple supply voltage peripheral component interconnect (PCI) connector is disclosed which replaces connectors that are keyed for a specific signaling voltage. A single connector receives all current types of PCI keyed card edge connectors and supplies the correct signaling voltage thereto. The type of PCI card is identified and the appropriate signaling voltage is switched to the signaling power input (Vio) using industry standard conditions at selected pin locations rather than using unique keying of cards and connectors to assure a match between the signaling voltage required by the card and the signaling voltage supplied at the connector. As shown, detection and control circuitry senses the presence of grounded or open conditions at selected pin locations indicative of the type card present in the connector and switches the signaling power supply to the correct voltage source.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a shroud having side walls forming a receptacle defining a mating axis. A polarizing groove is disposed in one of the side walls extending generally parallel to the mating axis. A latch is disposed in the polarizing groove. A modular connector is insertable into the receptacle along the mating axis and includes a latch projection adapted for moving into the polarizing groove and latchingly engaging the latch of the shroud in the polarizing groove. Therefore, the latch projection on the modular connector cooperates with the polarizing groove and latch on the shroud to perform the dual function of providing a polarizing means and a latch means.

Abstract: A connecting device is provided having a connector housing having a male connecting portion and a female connecting portion formed therewith a plurality of integrally formed male/female terminals mounted in the connector housing, each of the male/female terminals having a male connecting end and a female connecting end, and at least an outlet opening provided on said connector housing for branch-out wires to pass therethrough and to connect to the male/female terminals. This connecting device allows the shunt connection of at least a pair of branch-out wires from a +12V DC cable that is used to supply power to main devices to an electric fan.

Abstract: An electrical connection configuration which can be used to upgrade an electrically-connected two part system to allow for a "first" component of the original system to interact with either a "second" component of the original system or an alternate "second" component being part of an alternate system, while restricting connection between the "first" component of the alternate system to connection only with the "second" component of the alternate system. Connection is prevented between the "first" component (e.g., a hand tool) of the alternate system and the "second" component (e.g., a control box) of the original system.

Abstract: An electrical connector has two parts each with a rectangular shell surrounding contact elements. The outside of one shell and the inside of the other are enlarged in the corners and so that the two shells can only be mated when presented square-on, thereby reducing the risk that the contact elements on one part will be inadvertently contacted by the shell on the other part. The two parts have mating coding members and clamping members located outside the shells, one part having two tower formations in which the coding and clamping members are located. The width of the towers is greater than the width of the shell on the other part.

Abstract: An underwater electrical connector includes a plug shell, a receptacle shell, and removeable inserts. A substantially water tight seal is provided between the plug and receptacle shells when engaged, and preferably the plug shell and the socket shell have a maximum diameter of less than approximately 0.75 inches. In some embodiments, the plug and receptacle inserts are held in place with retaining rings comprising a shape-memory alloy. A low profile key having one portion flush with a shell surface may be provided, as well as an optional insert mounted oil valve.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a first connector having a dielectric housing mounting a plurality of terminals. The first connector has a conventional DC jack socket with a central contact pin adapted for receiving a conventional DC jack plug. A second connector mates with the first connector and includes a dielectric housing mounting a plurality of terminals for electrical connection to the terminals of the first connector. The second connector has a locating peg insertable into the DC jack socket of the first connector. The locating peg is generally hollow to accommodate the central contact pin of the DC jack socket.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly for interconnecting a pair of circuit boards in parallel spaced-apart planes comprises first and second connectors. The first connector includes a dielectric first housing having a mating face and an array of first contacts exposed along the mating face. The first housing has a shroud which defines a boundary around the array of first contacts. The shroud has an edge at a height above the mating face and the first contacts are recessed below the edge. The second connector includes a dielectric second housing having a mating face and an array of second contacts exposed along the mating face for mating with the first contacts. The second housing is configured for complementary reception within the boundary of the shroud, wherein the shroud serves to align the first and second housings for mating before engagement of the first and second contacts can occur.

Abstract: A cabling connection system provides cabling connection for an equipment box. A unit input connector is placed on the equipment box. A unit output connector is also placed on the equipment box. The unit input connector and the unit output connector are of identical shape and gender. A cover plate is placed on the equipment box over the unit input connector and the unit output connector. The cover plate has a first opening which allows access to the unit input connector and has a second opening which allows access to the unit output connector. The first opening is a different shape than the second opening. This results in the first opening acting as a first keying feature for the unit input connector and the second opening acting as a second keying feature for the unit output connector.

Abstract: A female connector system for engaging, a matching male 3-in-1 IDE connector has, in certain embodiments, three alternatively usable, different length female connectors formed for mating with all or selected portions of the male connector. These include a set of data pin-receptacles, a set of jumper pin-receptacles, and a set of power pin-receptacles. To provide swift and secure engagement of the female connector to a 3-in-1 male connector, the female connector has a number of surface features. These include two locating projections that aid in properly locating the female connector with respect to the 3-in-1 male connector. A fitting portion and a groove are provided in one of the planar surfaces of the female connector and further aid in proper location and mating.

Abstract: A thin and small computer system that can be used generally for control of equipment or the like, includes a CPU chip, peripheral control chips, and other components mounted in the form of a bare chip, whereby a computer system having a so-called hierarchy architecture can be incorporated in an IC card-like casing. Computer system components are affixedly attached to a double-sided printed wiring board. Electronic components may be attached to the printed wiring board in a bare form and then at least partially sealed with a resin. A system may further include a second printed board which is independent from the first printed board and adhesively attached to a inner surface of the casing and connected to the first printed board by a flexible member. In addition the second circuit board may include structure which enables it to connect to an apparatus for programming an electronic component attached thereto.

Abstract: A socket assembly (10) for an electronic package (2) comprises a base (20) which is mountable on a circuit board (8), and a separable subassembly (11) which houses the electronic package and is securable to the base with threaded fasteners (80). The subassembly (11) comprises an electronic package holder (30) mountable on the base (20), a heat sink (50) mountable on the holder, and polarizing pins (14) which are interference fitted between the holder and the heat sink. The holder has a topside (32), an underside (34) and a generally central opening (36) extending therebetween. The opening (36) is dimensioned to accommodate the package (2) and is formed with a seat (38) for the package such that leads (5) of the package will extend below the underside (34) for electrical connection with contacts in the base (20) when the package is supported on the seat. In a preferred embodiment, a shoulder member (40) which is configured as a frame resides in the opening of the holder and seats on a perimeter of the package.

Abstract: A connector comprises a combination of a plug connector and a receptacle connector. The plug connector has a plug insulator provided with first plug-side engaging portions formed on opposite side walls thereof, and at least one second plug-side engaging portion formed on a part of the plug insulator that is parallel to a width direction of the plug insulator. The receptacle connector has a receptacle insulator provided with first receptacle-side engaging portions formed on opposite side walls thereof to be engaged with the first plug-side engaging portions, and at least one second receptacle-side engaging portion formed on a part of the receptacle insulator that is parallel to a width direction of the receptacle insulator to be engaged with the second plug-side engaging portion.

Abstract: A pair of mating electronic connectors each have non-conductive housings with portions thereof configured to properly align the connectors when one is inserted into the other to provide an electrical connection between respective electronic components. A first electronic connector includes a pin supporting wall and a plurality of conductive pins extending perpendicularly from an outboard side of the wall. A second electronic connector includes a plurality of mating guides which extend outwardly from a front side thereof, that slidably engage corresponding portions of the first electronic connector housing to properly align the connectors prior to inserting the conductive pins into pin receiving apertures of the second electronic connector. The mating connectors include corresponding keys and slots or channels that ensure proper alignment of the connectors when one is inserted into the other.

Abstract: A connector assembly having a trough-shaped accommodating part and a plug part which can be plugged into the latter where the plug part has an essentially rectangular cross-section and in the vicinity of the two end edges, a safety rib extends in the plugging direction outward therefrom in such a way that the width the respectively opposite safety ribs is greater than the width of the basic plug part and the accommodating part has a plug channel with safety grooves for accommodating the safety ribs in the longitudinal side walls such that the plug part is receivable therein, the plug part having a surrounding housing and a socket housing that can be telescopically pushed into the surrounding housing through an insertion opening on a transverse side surface and complementary latching structure is provided on the surrounding housing and on the socket housing, for the purpose of latching the socket housing in the surrounding housing where the safety ribs are fitted to the socket housing or the surrounding housin

Abstract: A connector assembly comprises a housing and a secondary locking member for coupling to a complementary connector assembly comprising a housing and a secondary locking member. The housing comprises a central coding cavity that allows insertion therethrough of prismatic coding bars that extend from the secondary locking member. The complementary connector housing similarly comprises a through cavity to allow passage therein of a coding bar of the secondary locking member that is complementary to the coding bar. The secondary locking member can be assembled to the connector housing within a shroud in a preassembled position and then shifted in the direction D to the fully assembled locked position. Similarly, the secondary locking member of the complementary connector can be inserted in the shroud in a preassembled position and then shifted in the direction of arrow D to the fully locked position.

Abstract: This invention provides a connector which prevents female and male terminals from coupling partially to each other upon coupling and detaching of female and male connectors. In the assembly, the male connector is provided with a guide rod which projects in a coupling direction. The female connector is provided with a guide hole through which the guide rod passes. Upon coupling of both connectors, the guide rod passes through the guide hole to position an insertion direction. The male terminal enters the female terminal without inclining and partially contacting.

Abstract: An electrical connector apparatus is provided for electrically coupling a module having an end edge including a keyway and a plurality of conductive pads to a plurality of conductive traces on a mother printed circuit board. The apparatus comprises an insulative housing formed to include an elongated slot for receiving the end edge of the module, a plurality of contacts located in the slot for engaging the conductive pads on the module, and a key formed integrally with the insulative housing. The key has first and second side walls which are formed to include first and second recessed slots, respectively. The apparatus also includes an alignment clip coupled to the key. The alignment clip includes a body portion and first and second spring beams positioned in the first and second slots of the key.

Abstract: An electrical connector (12) including an insulative body (14) defining at least one row of terminal sites (36) containing respective terminals (40), the body (14) defining a connection face (16) and an opposed face (18) extending between opposed first and second sides (20, 28). At least one of the first and second sides (20, 28) defines a web (22, 30) between adjacent ones of all the terminals sites (36), whereby each web (22, 30) is adapted to be easily removed to define a corresponding keyway (26, 34). The connector (12) is thereby programmable to correspond with a complementary keyed electrical article (50).

Abstract: A computer peripheral module (10) having a rectangular outline with opposing ends (11, 12) and opposing sides (13, 14). The module has keying elements (19, 31) disposed on the sides, adjacent one end, for keying with a receiving slot in a predetermined orientation. One of the keying elements (31) has upper protruding lugs (32, 33, 34) and lower protruding lugs (36, 37, 38) The upper and lower protruding lugs are offset relative to each other in a direction parallel to the side (13).

Abstract: A guide structure for an electronic unit in an electrical connection box is attached to a unit attaching surface while inserted along guide walls of an electrical connection box body. Guide grooves, each extending in an electronic unit insertion direction, are arranged at least on outer surfaces of confronting peripheral walls of the electronic unit, and guide ribs that are engageable with the guide grooves and that can position an electronic unit of different size are projectingly disposed on the unit attaching surface. The guide structure for the electronic unit can prevent oblique insertion of the electronic unit when the electronic unit is attached to the electrical connection box while inserted between guide walls of the electrical connection box. The guide structure also allows attachment of the electronic unit of different size.

Abstract: A thin and small computer system that can be used generally for control of equipment or the like, includes a CPU chip, peripheral control chips, and other components mounted in the form of a bare chip, whereby a computer system having a so-called hierarchy architecture can be incorporated in an IC card-like casing. Computer system components are affixedly attached to a double-sided printed wiring board. Electronic components may be attached to the printed wiring board in a bare form and then at least partially sealed with a resin. A system may further include a second printed board which is independent from the first printed board and adhesively attached to a inner surface of the casing and connected to the first printed board by a flexible member. In addition the second circuit board may include structure which enables it to connect to an apparatus for programming an electronic component attached thereto.

Abstract: A lever 40 is pivotally mounted on a female connector housing 21 through support shafts 27. A split groove 28 is formed in a distal end of the support shaft so as to elastically deform this distal end to reduce a diameter thereof. A retaining larger-diameter portion 29 is formed on this distal end, and a slanting guide surface is formed on a distal end of this larger-diameter portion 29. The lever 40 has support shaft insertion holes 43 for receiving the support shafts 27, respectively. An inner surface of the support shaft insertion hole 43 is enlarged in a stepped manner to provide a reception recess 44 for receiving the retaining larger-diameter portion 29 of the support shaft 27, and the retaining larger-diameter portion 29 is embedded in the lever 40. It is provided a wire cover 60 which is slidable in a direction perpendicular to the direction of pivotal movement of the lever 40.

Abstract: A plug connector (10) has a main body (12) and contact silos (14) with contact receiving passages (22) therein. The two contact silos (14) on either end are D-shaped to provide polarization of the connector with respect to a matable connector. The connector (10) further comprises a flange (40) extending along a top wall of the connector (10). The flange (40) extends beyond the main body (10) parallel to, but spaced from, the contact silos (14). The flange (40) provides a stop to prevent improper orientation of the connector (10) during mating with the matable connector.

Abstract: A connector plug (10, 20) for making electrical connection to the terminal assembly (40) of a hermetic compressor for an air conditioning or refrigeration system. The plug has a flexible skirt (15) that extends axially downward to fit snugly over the shoulder (43) of the body (41) of the terminal assembly when connected. An ear (16, 26) extends from the side wall (13) of the plug and has an engaging slot (17) which is sized and configured so that the engaging slot engages a stud (52) that extends from the compressor shell (51) in the vicinity of the terminal assembly when the plug is correctly installed on the terminal assembly. The ear may also include a cavity for receiving a thermal overload sensor (71) that may be associated with the compressors.

Abstract: A headlight for a vehicle has a housing, a gas discharge lamp arranged in the housing and having an opening, a closing part arranged to close the opening of the housing, a voltage source with which the gas discharge lamp is connectable, a plug connection provided for connecting the gas discharge lamp with the voltage source and including a stationary plug part arranged on the housing and a releasable plug part arranged outside of the housing. The closing part is releasable from outside of the housing for releasing the opening and has an extremity which in a position in which the closing part closes the opening, extends in the plug connection. The releasable plug part is elastically deformable at least in a region and, in an initial condition before its mounting, has a shape in which it is not electrically conductively connectable with the stationary plug part.

Abstract: A mounting arrangement between connector modules of a double-sided modular connecting block and polarity sensitive current and voltage limiting circuit protection devices. Connector modules having multiple pairs of insulation displacement connecting (IDC) terminals are insertable into a mounting bracket to form the double-sided connecting block. Exclusionary posts are selectively molded into a front and rear side of the connector modules and correspond to each pair of terminals. The posts on the front of a connector module align and mate with a cavity included on a front-mounted current and voltage limiting protection device. Similarly posts molded in a different location on the rear side of the connector module align and mate with a cavity included in a rear-mounted protection module. The corresponding posts and cavities create an exclusionary key and slot interface which prevents circuit protection devices of improper polarity from being inserted within the wrong side of a connector module.

Abstract: A first rotatable locking type electrical connector having a polarizing sleeve with a detent and a first set of electrical contacts for electrically engaging a second rotatable locking type electrical connector having a complementary polarizing sleeve with a complementary detent and a second set of electrical contacts. In the preferred embodiments, the polarizing sleeve of the first electrical connectors has at least one key, preferably two keys, while the polarizing sleeve on the second electrical connector has a complementary slot or slots for receiving the key or keys of the first electrical connector. Each of the slot of the second electrical connector is arranged to receive a key of the first electrical connector so that the first and second electrical connectors can be coupled together by initial axial movement and subsequent rotational movement. Preferably, the detents are formed on the keys and within the slots for holding the electrical connectors against unintentional movement.

Abstract: An electrical contact (10) including a body portion (12) having first and second connecting sections (30, 40) at opposite ends thereof, and at least three legs (32 34, 36) extending from a common end (18) of the body portion (12) altogether comprising one of the first and second connecting sections (30, 40) of the contact (10). The first (32) of the at least three legs is spaced from a second leg (34) by a selected first distance (d.sub.1) and the second leg (34) is spaced from the third leg (36) by a selected second distance (d.sub.2). The first distance (d.sub.1) is different from the second distance (d.sub.2). The at least three legs (32, 34, 36) are adapted to be received in respective through-holes (52, 54, 56) of a circuit board (50) in a polarized arrangement.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical header assembly comprised of an insulative housing having pins extending from its mounting and mating sides and a mounting bracket adjacent its mounting side. A coding bar is superimposed over its mating side and is retained in position by a horizontal support having a vertical footer positioned between the bracket and its mounting side.

Abstract: To make the fitting of a pair of connectors smooth and keep an insulation distance between a terminal and a metal shell large and thus improve the fitting characteristics and the reliability of a shielded connector, a rib projects over the end surface of one of a male or a female connector so that the rib lies between a metal shell projecting over the end of the male connector and a male terminal projecting over the end surface. A groove corresponds to the rib and is formed in the top end surface of the other of the male and female connectors.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (6) comprises, a header (7) through which conductive pins (3) extend, a series of parallel keyways (23) in the header (7), an electrical connector (12) for connection to some of the pins (7), at least one external key (24) on the connector (12) being received along one of the keyways (23) to align the connector (12), and a pivotable hook (30) adapted to impinge a ledge (22) of the connector (12).

Abstract: A male connector 20 includes a male connector housing 22 formed with a multitude of cavities 21, and male terminals 23 mounted in the corresponding cavities 21. A female connector 10 includes a female connector housing 12 and female terminals mounted in the female connector housing 12. A pair of ribs 15 project from the opposite lateral sides of the leading end of the female connector housing 12 to prevent erroneous insertion of the female connector housing. Guide grooves 27 engageable with the ribs 15 are formed in a receptacle 24. Stepped portions 28 are formed on opposed inner wall surfaces of the receptacle 24 in positions higher (more toward the opening edge of the receptacle 24) than the male terminals 23. The obliquely inserted female connector housing 12 comes into contact with the stepped portions 28 and thereby any further entry thereof is blocked.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a connector having a body, a conductive terminal, a cavity and a pair of flexible walls defining a keyway therebetween. A second electrical connector having a protruding finger with a tab transversely extending therefrom is insertable into the cavity and keyway of the first electrical connector such that the tab is sized to press firmly against the keyway walls so as to flexibly expand them away from each other.

Abstract: A fused electrical connector having a molded body containing a fuse receptacle with a keyed construction. The keyed construction of the fuse receptacle is complementary to the fuse itself or a keyed construction attached to the fuse such that only a fuse having the correct key can be fitted to a particular connector. The keyed construction of the fuse receptacle may include channels and recesses which cooperate with formations on body parts which fit around a standard cartridge fuse. The keyed construction of the fuse receptacle may also include a central block which cooperate with a non-standard cartridge fuse.