Abstract: A connection terminal unit for an antenna, which is connected to a connection terminal of the antenna, comprises a connection cord which feeds power to the antenna and transmits a signal received by the antenna, a terminal portion having a first end attached to one end of the connection cord and a second end, and a mold member formed to cover the terminal portion and a part of the connection cord, and the mold member has a thin-plate bottom portion and a plurality of island-shaped portions molded integrally with the bottom portion and spaced at appropriate intervals, and the second end of the terminal portion is exposed from the bottom portion.

Abstract: For miniaturizing and rationalizing the manufacturing process of contact devices for herring aids, it is proposed that an injection molded body be provided with metal contact springs according to the insert mold technology. Over and above this, wiring elements are applied on the injection molded body as interconnects. To this end, the injection molded plastic body provided with metal springs can be activated in specific patterns with, for example, a laser, and, subsequently, the activated portions are coated with conductive metal. Alternatively, the interconnects can also be printed onto the injection molded body.

Abstract: An injection molded element in combination with at least one electrical contact element embedded in the injection molded element. The injection molded element forms a wall element of an electric or electronic device.

Abstract: A terminal module is provided for use in an electrical connector. The module includes a plurality of conductive terminals arranged in a generally parallel side-by-side array. Each terminal includes a pair of opposite end sections. A pair of holding sections are located respectively adjacent to and inside the end sections. A central section is located between the holding sections. A dielectric plastic housing is overmolded about the holding sections leaving the opposite end sections exposed. The overmolded housing leaves a substantial portion of the central section exposed.

Abstract: A connector circuit assembly for use in an implantable medical device, and a method of making the assembly that includes a core portion formed of a thermoplastic material using either an injection molding process or a machining process. This core portion is adapted to be fitted with at least one electrically-conductive circuit component such as a connector member, a set-screw block, or a conductive jumper member. In one embodiment of the invention, the core portion includes multiple receptacles or other spaces that are adapted to be loaded with the various circuit components. The core assembly is positioned into a second-shot mold assembly, and a second thermoplastic material is injected into the mold so that the second thermoplastic material extends over and adheres to the core portion and the circuit component.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are a method and an apparatus for providing a high efficiency seal in an electrical connector. The seal provides an impediment to the passage of fluid at one end of the electrical connector to the environment at the other end of the electrical connector. The electrical connector may be incorporated into an over-mold that contains other components. The electrical connector achieves the highly efficient seal through a combination of a dual torturous path design, incorporation of melt ribs, and may further involve the technique of impregnation.

Abstract: In a process of secondary insert molding, a molten resin is injected into a cavity (236) for secondary molding that is formed by bring a clipping portion (234) of a mold for secondary molding into contact with an outer surface of a primary molding article (216). Projecting areas of ends (214A) of terminals (214) on an outer surface of a resin molding portion (210) are formed of a primary molding resin portion (219). Thus, the cavity (236) for secondary molding and clipping portion (234) are in a position where the ends (214A) of the terminals (214) do not contact the cavity (236) and clipping portion (234).

Abstract: A method for manufacturing an insulation displacement connector is provided. The method includes steps of providing an injection molding device, providing a first and a second terminals, putting the first and the second terminals into the injection molding device, and injecting a molding material into the injection molding device for forming a first and a second terminal seats and a middle connecting portion, so that the first and the second terminals are simultaneously encapsulated and assembled by the first and the second terminal seats for completing the insulation displacement connector.

Abstract: The constitution of a further miniaturization of a mold pin is provided which improves concentrative mounting of the mold pin and simplifies a fixing cable to the press-fitting pin. A mold pin for cable terminal forms soldered portions for fixing conductive lines protruding from the connecting end of cable at the base end of each of the press-fitting pins where the soldered portions form notch portions and at proper positions of its edge portion and solder in such a manner that the conductive lines of the cable connecting ends are inserted into the notch portions and the notch portions fills with the conductive line to an appropriate thickness, and buries the soldered portion inside the resin mold body.

Abstract: One or more pre-molded resin inserts (2) are placed in a metal mold and an outer molded resin body (3) is formed about the insert. The cooling speed is increased by: forming the insert with projections (21) to space a rear part of the insert from walls of the metal mold so that molten resin flows into position about the insert; forming convex parts (22) on portions of the outer resin body adjacent the insert (2); forming recesses (23) in the molded outer housing, the recesses extending between the inserts and formed to receive fins of a front metal mold part; forming plural pin carrier inserts as one unit; or forming the inserts as layered bodies. This increases heat transfer from the outer body molten material to the cooler metal mold parts at regions adjacent to the pre-molded insert.

Abstract: A contact insert subassembly (34) for a modular jack connector (200) is obtained by the following steps: stamping a contact strip (10) to form a group of contacts (20) which are interconnected by an end carrier (11) and a middle carrier (13), the middle carrier dividing the contacts into first and second portions (21, 22); bending the first portion into a soldering tail portion for the contacts; subjecting the contact strip to an insert molding to form an insulative block (30) around the middle carrier (13); cutting the end carrier and the middle carrier from the contacts; and bending the second portion to form a contacting portion for the contacts.

Abstract: The invention provides an electrical connection arrangement comprising an electrical conductor track element having at least one connection portion electrically connected to a connection zone of an electrical component, wherein a wall is provided in a vicinity of said connection portion and said connection zone, such that a basin is formed and a molding mass is distributed in said basin. Thereby, the connection portion and the connection zone are protected from external influences such as humidity and temperature.

Abstract: An electrical connector protects a pressure sensor stem that protrudes from a pressure sensor capsule. The electrical connector includes a baseplate with a central hole and a peripheral wall joined to the baseplate and protruding below the baseplate. The peripheral wall slidingly engages the pressure sensor capsule as the pressure sensor stem passes through the central hole to protrude above the baseplate. A protective wall joined to the baseplate protrudes above the pressure sensor stem and protects the pressure sensor stem. A lead frame in the protective wall provides electrical connections to sensor contact pads on the pressure sensor stem.

Abstract: A board-mountable electrical connector (10, 110) comprises a housing (20, 120) which holds a plurality of contacts (30, 120) in a row. Each of the contacts includes a supporting part (31, 131) that is secured to the housing, a connecting part (33, 133) disposed at one end of the supporting part for connection with a circuit board, and a contact part (32, 132) disposed at an opposite end of the supporting part for electrical contact with a mating body. The contact part extends from the supporting part with successive portions including, first, a downward-facing projection (51) adjacent to the supporting part, a projecting shape (56) extending upward to an apex (56a) and then downward to a bent part (52) at a forward end of the contact part, and an arm part (53) extending upwardly and rearwardly from the bent part to a pair of contact projections (54) which can make electrical connection with the mating body. The contact projections (54) are disposed rearwardly of the apex (56a) of the projecting shape.

Abstract: To manufacture a connector having a metal insert by insert molding, the metal insert is fixed to first and second fixing portions of dies defining a resin injection chamber therein. Resin is supplied from a resin supply passage to the resin injection chamber. A crank passage, intervening between the resin supply passage and the resin injection chamber, decelerates a flow velocity of the resin supplied into the resin injection chamber.

Abstract: A method of assembling an electrical connector (1) comprises the steps of: preparing a dielectric housing (2) defining a plurality of insertion slots therein; preparing a conductive contact strip (3a) comprising a plurality of contacts (3) and a carrier (3b) connecting with the contacts; preloading the contact strip into the housing; inserting a spacer (5) into the dielectric housing to position the contact strip, the spacer being inserted between an inner side surfaces (210) of the housing and mating portions (31) of the contacts; pulling the contact strip downwardly via a tool (4) gripping slots (35) defined in opposite sides of end portions (36) of the contacts; removing the spacer from the dielectric housing; severing the carrier and end portions of the contact strip; and bending mounting portions (34) of the contacts in an alternating manner.

Abstract: An electronic component has an insert member embedded in a resin portion by an insert molding method, with a part of the insert member exposed at an outer surface of the resin portion. At least a part of the exposed portion of the insert member is depressed relative to the outer surface of the resin portion.

Abstract: A connector enabling wiping operation without changing the distance between a male connector and a female connector and capable of changing connectional association by mechanically operating the connector is obtained. The connector includes a male connector having a male connector terminal, a female connector having a female connector terminal, a relay connector terminal movably mounted on either a male connector body or a female connector body and a drive mechanism part bringing the relay connector terminal into contact with both of the male connector terminal and the female connector terminal and performing rubbing.

Abstract: A connection terminal unit for an antenna, which is connected to a connection terminal of the antenna, comprises a connection cord which feeds power to the antenna and transmits a signal received by the antenna, a terminal portion having a first end attached to one end of the connection cord and a second end, and a mold member formed to cover the terminal portion and a part of the connection cord, and the mold member has a thin-plate bottom portion and a plurality of island-shaped portions molded integrally with the bottom portion and spaced at appropriate intervals, and the second end of the terminal portion is exposed from the bottom portion.

Abstract: A connector assembly comprises a connector body, a plurality of conductive wires connected to the connector body, and a housing enclosing the conductive wires. The housing is fabricated by direct molding on the connector body so that the fabricated housing is directly fixed to the connector body. During molding of the housing in a mold cavity, a plurality of slots arranged in the connector body communicate with the interior of the mold cavity in which a molding compound is introduced to fabricate the housing. The molding compound therefore flows into the slots of the connector body, so that the fabricated housing encloses the conductive wires and is fixedly attached to the connector body by engaging into the slots thereof.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) includes an insulative housing (2) retaining a plurality of first contacts (3) and second contacts (4). The housing defines a row of upper passageways (28) for receiving the first contacts and a row of lower passageways (29) for receiving the second contacts. The housing forms a plurality of retaining poles (246, 273) thereon. The first contacts include apertures (373, 374) engaging with corresponding retaining poles. The retaining poles have free ends riveted on the first contacts for securely retaining the first contacts in the housing.

Abstract: For miniaturizing and rationalizing the manufacturing process of contact devices for herring aids, it is proposed that an injection molded body be provided with metal contact springs according to the insert mold technology. Over and above this, wiring elements are applied on the injection molded body as interconnects. To this end, the injection molded plastic body provided with metal springs can be activated in specific patterns with, for example, a laser, and, subsequently, the activated portions are coated with conductive metal. Alternatively, the interconnects can also be printed onto the injection molded body.

Abstract: A hermetic or semi-hermetic terminal assembly having a cup-shaped body portion with a generally flat bottom wall and at least one opening in the bottom wall defined by an annular lip extending into the cup. One current conducting pin extends through each opening and beyond the lip on both ends of the body portion, the inner end of the pin being on the dish side of the cup-shaped body portion, and the outer end on the outer side of the body. A resilient plastic material is molded into place within the body portion to bond the pin to an inside surface of the lip with a hermetic seal. The plastic extends beyond the face of the body portion and bonds to the pin to provide the desired air path between the respective pins and each other and/or the face of the body portion.

Abstract: A method of making an article, such as an electrical connector includes an injection-molded plastic substrate and a pattern of injection-molded metal conductors supported on and mechanically interlocked with the substrate, wherein one of the substrate and the conductors is over-molded onto the other of the substrate and the conductors.

Abstract: A three-phase connector carries all three phases in one connector and keeps the phases properly isolated from each other and the motor case. The three-phase connector has metal connector components that are spaced from one another and supported in a nylon over molding covering each of the connector components, except for upper and lower exposed ends of the connector components, which are each drilled and tapped to receive bolts. First and second connector components extend above and below a flange of the three-phase connector with their respective exposed upper and lower ends offset in different planes than the exposed upper and lower ends of the third connector component.

Abstract: A contact insert subassembly (34) for a modular jack connector (200) is obtained by the following steps:

Abstract: A three-phase connector carries all three phases in one connector and keeps the phases properly isolated from each other and the motor case. The three-phase connector has metal connector components that are spaced from one another and supported in a nylon over molding covering each of the connector components, except for upper and lower exposed ends of the connector components, which are each drilled and tapped to receive bolts. First and second connector components extend above and below a flange of the three-phase connector with their respective exposed upper and lower ends offset in different planes than the exposed upper and lower ends of the third connector component.

Abstract: A battery-connecting plate (10) consists of busbars (16, 16′) for connecting batteries (A) together and a wire protector (23) which holds in a predetermined layout therein terminals (17) and their connection wires (22) for detecting voltage of desired ones of the batteries. The busbars and the wire protector are fixed in a resin plate (11) by insert molding, with the busbars arranged in correspondence with the batteries and with the terminals held in contact with related ones of the busbars. The busbars, the voltage detecting terminals and others are integrally incorporated in the connecting plate (10) so that these components are less exposed to the outside. The connecting plate is thus safe and easy to mount. The wire protecter includes a trunk receiver (25) for trunk wires and branch receivers (26) for branch wires, a main cover (420) and subcovers (421-426).

Abstract: A battery connector assembly (5, 5a) has an insulative housing (1, 1a) and a plurality of terminals (2, 2a). The housing has three passageways (101, 102, 103) defined by sidewalls (11, 12) and inner walls (13, 14). Each inner wall has a clasp (141). The terminals are inserted molded with an elongate insulative insert part (20, 20a). Latches (201, 203) are formed on the insert part. Each terminal has a connection portion (22, 22a) and a contacting portion (23, 23a). Pitches between terminals are equal.

Abstract: A connector block for connecting a plurality of electrical connectors includes a molded housing having a face. A plurality of female connectors are integrally molded within the face of the housing, each female connector having a well molded into the face of the housing and a receptacle extending from a bottom of the well. A threaded cylindrical bushing is integrally formed within the well around each receptacle. At least one male connector is also integrally molded within the housing.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing an electrical connector for use in a downhole tool are described. The methods include placing or molding a dielectric body around a conductor, thereby forming an electrical connector. The dielectric body is composed of a composition, which itself contains a polyetherketoneketone or a derivative of polyetherketoneketone. The placement of the dielectric body around the conductor can be accomplished by molding the body around the conductor, for example, by molding techniques such as extrusion, injection molding, pressure molding, compression molding, and casting. An electrical connector for use in a downhole tool is also provided. The electrical connector contains a dielectric body and a conductor. The dielectric body includes a composition, which itself is composed of a polyetherketoneketone or a derivative of a polyetherketoneketone. The electrical connector of the invention is adapted for use in a downhole tool.

Abstract: An electrical connection system, such as a Bayonet Niel-Concelman (BNC) connection system, includes two connector assemblies and enables electrical connections between the two connector assemblies to be established and maintained. The two connector assemblies respectively include a first connector and a second connector. One of the connector assemblies includes a contact pin, and the other connector assembly includes a mechanical support having a tapered recess. The first connector interlocks with the second connector, and the contact pin is received by the recess and engages the mechanical support, when the first and second connectors are interlocked. Because the recess is tapered, the contact pin is guided toward the center of the recess as the contact pin is pressed against the surface of the mechanical support exposed by the recess, making it easier to establish and maintain an electrical connection with the contact pin.

Abstract: In a process of secondary insert molding, a molten resin is injected into a cavity (236) for secondary molding that is formed by bring a clipping portion (234) of a mold for secondary molding into contact with an outer surface of a primary molding article (216). Projecting areas of ends (214A) of terminals (214) on an outer surface of a resin molding portion (210) are formed of a primary molding resin portion (219). Thus, the cavity (236) for secondary molding and clipping portion (234) are in a position where the ends (214A) of the terminals (214) do not contact the cavity (236) and clipping portion (234).

Abstract: An electrical feedthrough includes a connector body made of a metallic material, at least one contact pin inserted through a cavity in the connector body, and an insulating body made of a thermoplastic material formed between the connector body and the contact pin so as to provide a hermetic seal between the connector body and the contact pin.

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 resin-made 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: An injection molded element in combination with at least one electrical contact element embedded in the injection molded element. The injection molded element forms a wall element of an electric or electronic device.

Abstract: Rising of a forwardmost edge of a shield for a connector is prevented without requiring double-sided tape or the like. The connector includes an insulating material casing, terminals attached to the casing, and a metal plate shield on an upper surface of the casing. A terminal portion houses the terminals, with boss portions projecting widthwise of the terminal portion. A flange portion and receiving groove are provided on the forward edge of the casing. First and second concavities exists on upper surfaces of the terminal portion and the boss portion, respectively. First tab portions are pressed into the first concavities, and second tab portions are pressed into the second concavities, making the shield inseparable from the casing. A bent portion at a forwardmost edge of the shield portion is received within the receiving groove for preventing an edge of the shield portion from rising up from the terminal portion.

Abstract: A pair of thin-walled portions 6 are formed on packing 3 between a seal lip portion 92 and a vent hole in a connector housing 1. A pair of short-shot preventing ribs 8 are located contiguously to the thin-walled portions 6. The short-shot preventing ribs 8 are formed in a mold between the seal lip portion 92 and the vent hole (vent core 5), and a packing material is allowed to reach the vent hole via a narrow gap between each short-shot preventing rib 8 and the connector housing 1. Consequently, the flow resistance of the packing material increases, so that the packing material is preferentially filled in seal lip portions 91 and 92. The short-shot preventing ribs 8 may be formed on the connector housing 1 instead of the mold. The pair of short-shot preventing ribs 8 are formed, and the packing material is allowed to reach the vent hole.

Abstract: A connector block for connecting a plurality of electrical connectors includes a molded housing having a face. A plurality of female connectors are integrally molded within the face of the housing, each female connector having a well molded into the face of the housing and a receptacle extending from a bottom of the well. A threaded cylindrical bushing is integrally formed within the well around each receptacle. At least one male connector is also integrally molded within the housing.

Abstract: One objective of the present invention is to provide electric connectors, which allow passage of a larger current in comparison with terminals formed by MID, can be molded into a variety of configurations according to the applications and do not require the soldering work.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprises a receptacle connector (2) having a first insulative housing (20) and a plug connector (1). The first insulative housing comprises a pair of opposed sidewalls (24) defining a cavity (25) therebetween, and windows (23) defined in the sidewalls. A plurality of first contacts (22) are disposed in the cavity and each comprises a mating portion (222), a free end (220) and a solder portion (221). The free end extends outward of the sidewall through the window when the plug connector is completely inserted into the receptacle connector for facilitating visual identification by the user.

Abstract: A forged terminal body receives a resin knob assembled without pre-positioning. Anti-slip projections on the terminal body penetrate the knob during assembly to resist torque during connection. The anti-slip projections have asymmetric triangular cross sections with a steeper side of the triangle facing in the tightening direction. In one embodiment of the invention, the anti-slip projections are prismatic projections radially arranged on a collar. In a second embodiment of the invention, the anti-slip projections extend from the collar along a terminal body upon which the resin knob is press fitted.

Abstract: A bus wiring plate body (20), for an electric coupling box, is arranged in a manner that bus bar members (23, 24) are wired between pre-hardening epoxy resin plates (21, 22) and these pre-hardening epoxy resin plates are subjected to a heat pressing process to thereby integrate the pre-hardening epoxy resin plates (21, 22) and the bus bar members (23, 24) in a laminated state. When hardened epoxy resin plates (25, 26) are disposed outside of the pre- hardening epoxy resin plates (21, 22), respectively, the strength of the bus bar wiring plate body (20) can be improved. Thus, since the bus bar members (23, 24) are sealed in an insulated state, leak current is reduced. Further, the thickness of the bus bar wiring plate body (20) is reduced to a large extent, so that the electric coupling box can be miniaturized and lightweighted.

Abstract: A battery connection plate is provided. A terminal and a busbar are insert-molded in a plate body. The terminal is screw-connected to an electrode of a battery with a nut. The terminal is provided with a hole portion and a projecting portion having an opening communicating with the hold portion, and the opening faces in the screwing direction of the nut. The plate body is provided with a pin portion and projections are arranged on both sides of the pin portion, and the terminal is provided with a through hole for the pin portion. The projections are positioned adjacently to both sides of the terminal, and the terminal is secured to the plate body by melting the pin portion and the projections. The terminal body is formed integrally with the busbar with use of a metal sheet, and the busbar is formed by double-folding back the metal sheet. The terminal body may be connected to the busbar through a narrow portion.

Abstract: A battery connection plate a manufacturing method therefor is provided. A terminal 5 and a busbar 9 are insert-molded in the plate body 2. The terminal 5 is screw-connected to an electrode of a battery with a nut. The terminal 5 is provided with a hole portion and a projecting portion having an opening communicating with the hole portion, and the opening faces in the screwing direction of the nut. Otherwise, the plate body 2 is provided with a pin portion and projections arranged on both sides of the pin portion, and the terminal is provided with a through hole for the pin portion. The projections are positioned adjacently to both sides of the terminal, and the terminal is secured to the plate body 2 by melting the pin portion and the projections and by transforming them. The terminal body is formed integrally with the busbar 9 with use of a metal sheet, and the busbar 9 is formed by double-folding back the metal sheet, wherein the terminal body is connected to the busbar through a narrow portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising a contact wafer having at least one electrical contact connected to a first housing piece; a second housing piece having a contact wafer receiving area with snap lock latching surfaces, and a third housing piece overmolded onto rear ends of the first and second housing pieces. The first housing piece is snap lock inserted into the contact wafer receiving area and forms a seal between the first and second housing pieces. The seal between the first and second housing pieces substantially prevents flash blow by between the first and second housing pieces of material that forms the third housing piece as the third housing piece is overmolded onto the first and second housing pieces.

Abstract: An automotive lamp unit includes a bus bar unit forming a circuit with a plurality of bus bars connected with each other via a bridge portion, the bus bar unit including terminals, for connection to switches and a power source, and a supporting member for supporting a lamp, the circuit serving to switch on the lamp, and a resin base member provided with the bus bar unit mounted thereon at a predetermined position, and a small hole formed in the resin base member at a position thereof associated with the bridge portion. The plurality of bus bars are separated from each other at the bridge portion which is disposed in the small hole.

Abstract: A method for forming a contact insert subassembly (34) for a modular jack connector (200), includes the following steps:

Abstract: A battery connection plate a manufacturing method therefor is provided. A terminal (5) and a busbar (9) are insert-molded in the plate body (2). The terminal (5) is screw-connected to an electrode of a battery with a nut. The terminal (5) is provided with a hole portion and a projecting portion having an opening communicating with the hole portion, and the opening faces in the screwing direction of the nut. Otherwise, the plate body (2) is provided with a pin portion and projections arranged on both sides of the pin portion, and the terminal is provided with a through hole for the pin portion. The projections are positioned adjacently to both sides of the terminal, and the terminal is secured to the plate body (2) by melting the pin portion and the projections and by transforming them.

Abstract: Serial bus connector terminal main body including: a plastic main body having a central seat section, an electric connecting seat projecting from a first side of the central seat section and a lead connecting seat projecting from a second side thereof; multiple terminals, the front section of each terminal being defined as an electric connecting section lying on the electric connecting seat of the plastic main body, the rear section of each terminal being defined as a lead connecting section, the lead connecting sections being upward and downward interlacedly arranged on the upper and lower faces of the lead connecting seat of the main body; and at least one common terminal having a first electric connecting section. A lead connecting section extends from rear side of the first electric connecting section. A connecting plate is laterally interconnected between the front portion of the first electric connecting section and a second electric connecting section.