Abstract: A terminal post assembly for connecting at least one electrical terminal to a substrate. The terminal post assembly includes a terminal post which has a substrate mounting portion, a terminal receiving portion and a cap receiving portion. The substrate mounting portion has a base and a securing portion which is dimensioned to extend through a mounting opening of the substrate. The terminal receiving portion is configured to receive the at least one electrical terminal thereon and make an electrical connection to the at least one electrical terminal. The cap receiving portion has a cap positioned thereon. the cap cooperates with the at least one electrical terminal to retain the at least one electrical terminal in position on the terminal receiving portion to maintain the electrical connection between the at least one electrical terminal and the terminal receiving portion of the terminal post of the terminal post assembly.

Abstract: A cable splice for overhead power transmission lines includes a flexible housing. A first casing is positioned in the flexible housing. The first casing is configured to receive and retain a first conductor. A second casing is positioned in the flexible housing. The second casing is configured to receive and retain a second conductor. A connecting member is connected to the first casing and the second casing. The first casing is moveable relative to the second casing.

Abstract: A device configured to join two ropes includes a device body that extends from a first end to a second end along a central axis, the device body including an inner surface defining a through hole that extends through both the first end and the second end, the device body defining an inner dimension. The device defines an unassembled configuration in which the first and second ropes are positioned outside the through hole and the inner dimension is smaller than both the first outer diameter and the second outer diameter. The device defines an assembled configured in which a portion of each of the first and second ropes are positioned in the through hole, and the inner dimension is greater than both the first outer diameter and the second outer diameter.

Abstract: A rotor connection support comprising a main connection ring configured to reduce the moment load on fastener locations (such as threaded fastener locations) by integrating stand-off posts into a high strength plate are discussed herein. These stand-offs may be configured to reduce the stresses on the high stress concentration/low cross section threads. Also, included is an improved wire routing and wire support configured to maximize the fatigue cycles of the main field lead wires.

Abstract: A device for preventing the intrusion of water or other liquids into the interior of an automatic splice. The device includes a series of fingers that contact the cable stranding and wick water away from the cable and out of the connector. These fingers could be integrally molded into the cable cone or molded as a separate piece and inserted. They could also be constructed of any typical brush material such as metal, plastic, rubber, or fiber. The fingers could be arranged in a variety of configurations.

Abstract: A clamping device comprises a driving cylinder, a buffering assembly, a first clamping member, and a second clamping member. The first clamping member and the second clamping member are mounted to the driving cylinder. The buffering assembly comprises a fixing member, a guiding rail, a guiding rod, and an elastic member. The fixing member comprises a first mounting portion and a second mounting portion. The first mounting portion defines a through hole. The guiding rail is mounted to the fixing member and located between the first mounting portion and the second mounting portion. The driving cylinder is mounted to the guiding rail. A first end of the guiding rod is movably received through the through hole, and a second end of the guiding rod is fixed to the driving cylinder. Opposite ends of the elastic member resist against the first mounting portion and the driving cylinder, respectively.

Abstract: An electrical wire connector for use in splicing first and second conductors includes a wire housing having a first receptacle defining a first interior cavity and a first open end selectively allowing access to the first interior cavity and a second receptacle defining a second interior cavity and a second open end selectively allowing access to the second interior cavity, the first and second receptacles being operatively coupled to one another and the first and second open ends being opposite one another. First and second wire capturing mechanisms are situated in corresponding first and second openings defined by first and second receptacles, respectively, each wire capturing mechanism being configured to restrict movement of a respective conductor once inserted therethrough. Each receptacle includes a threaded member constructed of conductive material, the threaded members being conductively coupled together such that conductors inserted into respective receptacles are conductively connected.

Abstract: An improved holddown mechanism includes: (a) an elongated member having a pivoting end, a distal end and a nominal diameter and length, (b) an attachment arm having a pivoting end and a distal end, and (c) a tubular, adjustable diameter, wire mesh or Kellems grip having an attachment arm end and a release end wherein its adjustable diameter expands when this grip is put into compression and contracts when it is put into tension, and wherein the elongated member and the grip are configured such that the elongated member's diameter is such that it can fit within the tubular grip when its adjustable diameter is in an expanded state, and wherein the grip is further configured to engage the elongated member when a prescribed tensile force is applied to the tubular grip.

Abstract: Test connector apparatus having an elongate tubular body housing a rotary switch, a cord extending from one end of the body to terminate with an adapter head, a rotary knob at the other end of the body to actuate the rotary switch, a plurality of terminals in the rotary knob electrically connected to the adapter head by the rotary switch and the cord, and a plurality of test heads having differently configured test probes electrically connectable to differently configured test access points electrically connected between conductor pairs, wherein the plurality of test heads are interchangeably electrically connectable to the adapter head.

Abstract: An electrical disconnect for a utility service that has an internal reversible insulator and a separable power connector. In one position, the insulator may allow the flow of electricity through the separable power connector, but, in a second position, the insulator prevents the flow of electricity through the separable power connector. Because the electrical disconnect is located away from the customer's premises, it is difficult for the customer to reconnect his own power.

Abstract: An electrical connector for forming a mechanical and electrical coupling with an electrical conductor includes a tubular housing, at least one jaw member, a sealant containment membrane, and a sealant. The tubular housing has a connector axis. The housing defines a conductor receiving opening and an interior cavity each configured to receive the conductor along the connector axis. The at least one jaw member is configured to clamp the conductor within the interior cavity. The sealant containment membrane is disposed in the interior cavity and defines a sealant chamber. The sealant is contained in the sealant chamber in the interior cavity to environmentally protect an electrical contact engagement between the conductor and the electrical connector when the conductor is clamped in the interior cavity by the at least one jaw member.

Abstract: A lamp device and a light source module are provided. The lamp device includes a lamp body and a coil connecting tube. The lamp body has an end portion and a lead wire extends from the end portion. The coil connecting tube is disposed corresponding to the end portion of the lamp body and electrically connecting to the lead wire for power supply purpose. The coil connecting tube winds about an axial direction of the lamp body and is capable of stretching or compressing along the axial direction. The light source module includes the lamp device and a lamp connector which has a power source portion being coupled to the coil connecting tube for power supply.

Abstract: A high current connector for transmitting electric currents, having a housing made of electrically conductive material for mechanical and electrical connection to a cable, an open side for the insertion of a matching plug connector made of an electrically conductive material, and a contact element disposed and formed in the housing such that it produces an electrical contact with a contact surface and contact pressure between the housing and the matching plug connector inserted therein, wherein the contact element has at least one annular helical spring.

Abstract: Methods of forming a socket assembly and associated structures formed thereby are described. Those methods and structures may include forming a socket assembly comprising a socket body having a plurality of vertical openings, wherein contact assemblies are disposed within individual vertical openings. The contact assemblies comprise a compression spring surrounding an insulated conductive wire.

Abstract: A high current connector for transmitting electric currents, having a housing made of electrically conductive material for mechanical and electrical connection to a cable, an open side for the insertion of a matching plug connector made of an electrically conductive material, and a contact element disposed and formed in the housing such that it produces an electrical contact with a contact surface and contact pressure between the housing and the matching plug connector inserted therein, wherein the contact element has at least one annular helical spring.

Abstract: A lamp device and a light source module are provided. The lamp device includes a lamp body and a coil connecting tube. The lamp body has an end portion and a lead wire extends from the end portion. The coil connecting tube is disposed corresponding to the end portion of the lamp body and electrically connecting to the lead wire for power supply purpose. The coil connecting tube winds about an axial direction of the lamp body and is capable of stretching or compressing along the axial direction. The light source module includes the lamp device and a lamp connector which has a power source portion being coupled to the coil connecting tube for power supply.

Abstract: A lamp connection device, which connects with an external circuit and a lamp, comprises an elastic conduction member having at least one engagement section and two winding connection members respectively formed at two ends of the elastic conduction member. The conductive wire of the external circuit and the conductive filament of the lamp are electrically connected to the elastic conduction member via the winding connection members. The engagement section is electrically connected with the conductive wire and conductive filament. Thereby, the lamp can be electrically connected with the external circuit, and the lamp connection device can be bent to flexibly connect to different lamp holders or lamp shades. The serrate structure of the engagement section also can realize invasive electrical connection to prevent increased resistance caused by the oxide layer formed on the surface of the conductive wire.

Abstract: Connectors are provided herein for connecting two elongated members that are positioned in-line to one another. Advantageously, the connectors not only allow for connection of the two members to permit for mechanical, electrical, EMI, and/or grounding applications, the connectors have provisions for accommodating thermal expansion and offset, which may include angular and/or axial offset. In certain embodiments, one or more collapsible housing pins or collars are provided to permit assembly and disassembly by either extending the housing pin or collapsing the housing pin.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a pair of spaced apart contact portions and a substantially helical resilient portion extending therebetween. The electrical connector for use in a compact space, the electrical connector being flexible and inexpensive, and well suited for use in a vehicle fuel cell electrical system is disclosed.

Abstract: Connectors are provided herein for connecting two elongated members that are positioned in-line to one another. Advantageously, the connectors not only allow for connection of the two members to permit for mechanical, electrical, EMI, and/or grounding applications, the connectors have provisions for accommodating thermal expansion and offset, which may include angular and/or axial offset. In certain embodiments, one or more collapsible housing pins or collars are provided to permit assembly and disassembly by either extending the housing pin or collapsing the housing pin.

Abstract: A connector system (C) for forming an electrical connection between two electronic or electrical assemblies includes a conductive tubular female member (40) and a compatible flexible male member (44). The male member (44) preferably comprises a helical coil spring-like wire portion (50) about a central axial post (52) for establishing electrical contact with and removably mating with an interior surface (42) of the conductive tubule receptacle member (40) electrically connected with an electronic assembly (28).

Abstract: An independent connector element may be housed individually in pans which are coupled to modular cells that hold part of the operation and protection gear for transformation stations and electricity distribution. Each connector element may comprise an elastic and external mount, on the interior of which is fitted a conductive ring on which are axially arranged a plurality of semiconductor pieces passing through passages of the ring, these conductive parts forming a bundle with the facility to displace itself axially in the ring and with the facility to swivel in to make possible both its assembly and the coupling to the respective terminals (6) for connection provided in pans (7) that are mounted over the insulating mount (1) and that pertain to each of the adjacent cells.

Abstract: An electrical splice connector comprising a frame, at least one set of cooperating wedge members movably mounted to the frame, and a first spring connected between a first one of the wedge members and the frame. The wedge members have opposing sides adapted to contact opposite sides of an electrical conductor. The spring extends at least partially along a length of the first wedge member.

Abstract: Disclosed is a terminal including at least two terminal bodies each having a plurality of wire receiving holes, and a plurality of hinge shafts rotatably supported by each of the bodies, a plurality of wire connecting engagement members respectively coupled to the hinge shafts so that they are rotated in accordance with the rotation of the hinge shafts, separation walls formed inside of each of the bodies and adapted to limit the rotation of associated ones of the wire connecting engagement members, a link strip adapted to come into contact with wires received in the wire receiving holes, respectively, thereby electrically connecting the wires together, a plurality of springs each arranged between an associated one of the wire connecting engagement members and the body associated with the wire connecting engagement member and adapted to urge the associated wire connecting engagement member toward the link strip, wherein the link strip comprises a plurality of inverted U-shaped bent portions maintained to be i

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising an at least substantially helical winding shaped to provide a first portion, having a diameter suitable to receive and embrace an electrical contact when inserted therein, and a second portion of larger diameter than the first for contacting an electrical terminal when disposed around or adjacent the contact, to thereby form an electrical connection from the contact to the terminal.

Abstract: A connector for joining two associated electrical conductors which includes first and second J-shaped jaws. The first and second J-shaped jaws respectively include first and second generally cylindrical section shaped concave portions and respective first and second generally planar stem portions. The first and second generally planar stem portions are disposed in generally overlapping relationship with the first and second generally cylindrical section shaped concave portions disposed in opposed relationship. The connector further includes a spring to bias the first and second J-shaped jaws and to position the first and second generally cylindrical section shaped concave portions closer together. The connector also includes a wedge member having opposed first and second generally cylindrical section shaped concave portions. The wedge member is disposed intermediate the first and second generally cylindrical section shaped concave portions of the first and second J-shaped jaws.

Abstract: A drain ground structure for use with telephone connector blocks interconnecting shielded conductor pairs in installations requiring maximum noise and induced current suppression. The structure includes an elongated coil spring capable of frictional engagement with the ground wire of the shielded conductor cable between adjacent convolutions. To prevent the development of induced current in the spring itself, a metallic shorting bar is positioned parallel to the axis of the spring, the bar having lanced tabs which extend laterally from the plane of the bar and are engaged between the convolutions of the spring at periodic intervals.

Abstract: A connector test adapter comprising a closely wound spring comprising a first portion having one diameter and a second portion having a larger diameter. A connector tip is fastened to the first portion and projects beyond the end thereof and the second portion is adapted to function as a banana jack receiving a banana plug. The entire spring is enclosed in a plastic insulating sleeve and the sleeve projects beyond the second portion of the spring.