Abstract: A connector arrangement comprises a rigid inner conductor (107), a dielectric sleeve (111) arranged around the inner conductor and a rigid outer conductor (109) arranged around the sleeve. A surface of at least one of the inner conductor, the sleeve and the outer conductor is provided with a taper, such that the sleeve fixes the relative transverse positions of the inner and outer conductors at a first end of the arrangement and not at a second end of the arrangement. The inner conductor is longitudinally slidable relative to the outer conductor. Such an arrangement is suitable for use in hostile environments, such as in high temperature pipelines, in which there are large temperature variations and in which the positional variation of mating connectors is high.

Abstract: A plug-in connector for connecting to a glow plug in a diesel engine has a circular cross section and a plastic base body on which at least one strip contact is coaxially provided. The strip contact has a longitudinally extending slit and at least one protruding projection on the base body. After the strip contact is installed on the base body the projection is deformed in such a way that it projects at least partially over at least one web of the strip contact after being deformed.

Abstract: A male plug of a single-pole electrical connector assembly includes a non-conductive housing and a conductive contact having first and second ends disposed in the housing. The first end is adapted to receive an electrical cable and the second end is adapted to engage a corresponding female contact. An axially extending slot is formed in the contact and extends toward the first end of the contact from the second end. The slot forms first and second slotted portions of the contact. A spring disposed proximal the second end of the contact substantially prevents yielding of the first and second slotted portions of the contact and biases the first and second slotted portions radially outwardly.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided and includes a housing that has a mating face configured to engage a mating connector. The electrical connector also includes a plurality of conductors that extend through the housing and a plurality of socket members that project from the mating face. Each socket member is electrically coupled to one of the conductors and includes a shaft that is configured to be inserted into a cavity of the mating connector. The shaft forms a passage that is configured to receive an associated mating contact held within the cavity for establishing an electrical connection.

Abstract: A power connector is provided which includes an insulating housing having a plurality of contact receiving passages, each of said plurality of contact receiving passages receives a contact pair having a pair of independent conductive contacts, each of said independent conductive contacts has a base portion and a contacting portion extending from said base portion, a retention portion extends from at least one of said independent conductive contacts to another one of said independent conductive contacts, and rests on said another one of said independent conductive contacts when said contacting portion deforms under force, so as to prevent said contacting portion of said conductive contact from over deforming under force, and ensure the stability of power transmission.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electric contactor including, a guide pin, and a contact, wherein the guide pin is made of a conductive material and has a head portion and a shaft portion connected to the head portion, a tip of the shaft portion connected to the head portion being smaller in diameter than the head portion, the contact is made of a conductive and elastic thin plate spring material and has first and second tubular pieces and a plurality of contact pieces, the first tubular piece being wound around the tip of the shaft portion, the second tubular piece being wound around a base end of the shaft portion located on the opposite side of the head portion, and the plurality of contact pieces configured to connect the first and second tubular pieces together,

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical press-in contact, particularly press-in pin con-tact, for transmitting electric current and/or electrical signals, comprising a press-in section and a mounting section which are mechanically coupled with each other via a relief section, and the relief section comprises a compensating portion and a stop portion, wherein the compensating portion allows a coupled relative movement of the press-in section and the mounting section, and the stop portion blocks a movement of press-in section and mounting section towards each other. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an electrical or electronic module or a printed circuit board comprising an electrical press-in contact according to the invention.

Abstract: In an electrical connection for high-voltage or medium-voltage switchgear, a bar (2) is inserted in a recess (6) provided with a projection (10). In the invention, the dimensions are established so that the axes (AA, BB) of the bar (2) and of the projection (10) can be inclined relative to each other. Spring-forming conductor elements (12, 14) establish the electrical connection even in the event of tilt. A high-performance electrical contact can thus be obtained compactly, which makes it possible to perform assembly/disassembly operations on electrical equipment without any additional element of the telescopic ferrule or separable bar type.

Abstract: In a system for the electrical contacting of at least one connection element of an electronic circuit in a hermetically sealed housing with a conductor element having a base plate for holding the at least one connection element, the conductor element is provided with a press-in pin which may be pressed-in in one section of the connection element to form a contact.

Abstract: A spring contact for an electrical plug connection, which at one end has at least two opposing spring-elastic contact legs for receiving a counterpart contact that can be inserted between the two contact legs in an insertion direction along a central longitudinal axis of the spring contact. The outsides of the contact legs oriented away from the central longitudinal axis are each engaged by respective spring legs which press the respective opposing contact legs toward each other perpendicular to the central longitudinal axis and, when a counterpart contact is inserted, exert a respective contact pressure on the latter. A plug connection can be equipped with at least one spring contact of this invention. A plug connection of this invention can be used between a power tool and a rechargeable battery.

Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. In each case, the spaced walls are joined by a bridging structure that unites the walls. The plug and receptacle contacts are retained in the respective housings by engagement of opposed lateral edge portions of the contacts with the housings in a manner to enhance heat dissipation by convection by maintaining substantial portions of the contacts spaced from the housing walls and from each other. The bridging structure may include a retention element for engaging respective connector housings to retain the contact in the housings.

Abstract: A connector terminal for insertion in a terminal storage chamber of a connector housing has a terminal housing body that is formed by bending a plate material into a somewhat cylindrical form. A plurality of stabilizers are erected in at least three positions directed radially away from a centerline running along an insertion direction of the terminal housing body such that the terminal housing body is rotatable about the centerline. At least one stabilizer is formed by outwardly bending a portion of the plate material that runs along the insertion direction of the terminal housing body, and at least another stabilizer is formed by making a cut from the side wall of the terminal housing body.

Abstract: Electrical connectors and contacts for transmitting power are provided. One power contact embodiment includes a first plate that defines a first non-deflecting beam and a first deflectable beam, and a second plate that defines a second non-deflecting beam and a second deflectable beam. The first and second plates are positioned beside one another to form the power contact.

Abstract: Systems for electrically coupling two or more devices include a receptacle connector assembly and a male connector assembly. The receptacle connector assembly includes one or more socket assemblies each having a socket with an at least partially conductive inner surface. The male connector assembly includes one or more plug contacts configured to mate with the sockets. Each of the plug contacts includes a multiplicity of compressible wires joined together at a distal tip such that when the plug contacts are inserted within the sockets, the compressible wires make electrical contact with the at least partially conductive inner surfaces of the sockets.

Abstract: An improved single-pole, male, electrical connector for use in industrial applications involving very high currents (e.g., in excess of 1,000 amps) and a method for making and adjusting the connector are disclosed. The connector has a male pin with a slot along most of its length and an adjustment mechanism that is used to vary the width of the slot. By varying the width of the slot, the effective diameter of the pin is changed. The male connector must fit tightly in a female connector, and the adjustment is used to obtain the required fit. In the disclosed invention, the adjustment mechanism is positioned near a tip of the pin and under an insulating safety cap. The adjustment mechanism is configured for adjustment prior to installation of the safety cap.

Abstract: In a fixation structure for fixing a lamp on a printed circuit board (PCB), a connection end of the lamp is received within a connection hole of the PCB and a sleeve having approximately cone shape is disposed between the lamp and the PCB. When the connection end of the lamp is continuously inserted into the connection hole of the PCB, a contact area between the connection end and the connection hole is increased, thereby effectively enhancing a contact-and-on performance of the lamp and the PCB. Sleeves may be located on lamps leads or alternatively placed in the connection hole of the PCB.

Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals.

Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The electronic power connectors can also be modified to accommodate connections for an external AC power supply. The connector housing incorporating the AC power connection capability can accommodate different forms of AC power supply termination contacts, such as spade-type contacts having a spring-like plug for receiving discrete quick connect socket terminals.

Abstract: A male terminal has spring elements bent back from a rounded end above a flat portion of the terminal and separated by a centrally located opening. An aperture extends through the flat portion under the opening. Elongated ridges protrude from an underside of the flat portion. A female terminal has arms overhanging a base to form receptacles for the spring elements. Down-turned alignment ribs on the arms are received in the opening in the male terminal to properly align the terminals during electrical connection. Dimples protrude from the arms to contact the spring elements of the male terminal as the spring elements are inserted. The elongated ridges on the underside of the flat portion of the male terminal contact the base of the female terminal. A lock tab in the base between the ribs snaps into the aperture to latch the terminals together when the spring elements are fully inserted.

Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. The open structure of both the receptacle and plug contacts enhances heat dissipation and allows flexibility in achieving desired contact normal forces. The contact construction is especially useful for electronic power connectors.

Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. In each case, the spaced walls are joined by a bridging structure that unites the walls. The plug and receptacle contacts are retained in the respective housings by engagement of opposed lateral edge portions of the contacts with the housings in a manner to enhance heat dissipation by convection by maintaining substantial portions of the contacts spaced from the housing walls and from each other. The bridging structure may include a retention element for engaging respective connector housings to retain the contact in the housings.

Abstract: Even in the case of a bar-like small terminal connection, its strength is retained. In (a), a strip (21) made, for example, of a thin metal sheet having a thickness of 0.2 mm and a predetermined width is collapsed by rolling to a thickness of 0.16 mm as in (b). Subsequently, as in (c), the longitudinal opposite sides (22, 23) of the strip (21) are erected with respect to the base plate (24), then inwardly bent, as in (d), and folded onto the base (24), as in (e). Further, the folded opposite sides (22, 23) are erected together with the base plate (24) into a closely contacted state, whereupon as in (f), the folded body is mechanically compressed from all sides into a form having a 0.64-mm square cross section.

Abstract: A high-frequency coaxial connector, including male connector portions and female connector portions. Each connector portion includes a grounding terminal. When connector portions are mated, each male connector portion grounding terminal is within the grounding terminal of an associated female connector portion. The grounding terminal of each male connector portion has a radially protruding section at its distal end.

Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. In each case, the spaced walls are joined by a bridging structure that unites the walls. The plug and receptacle contacts are retained in the respective housings by engagement of opposed lateral edge portions of the contacts with the housings in a manner to enhance heat dissipation by convection by maintaining substantial portions of the contacts spaced from the housing walls and from each other. The bridging structure may include a retention element for engaging respective connector housings to retain the contact in the housings.

Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. In each case, the spaced walls are joined by a bridging structure that unites the walls. The plug and receptacle contacts are retained in the respective housings by engagement of opposed lateral edge portions of the contacts with the housings in a manner to enhance heat dissipation by convection by maintaining substantial portions of the contacts spaced from the housing walls and from each other. The bridging structure may include a retention element for engaging respective connector housings to retain the contact in the housings.

Abstract: A mating connector comprises both a receptacle connector and a plug connector. The receptacle connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls that converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. In each case, the spaced walls are joined by a bridging structure that unites the walls. The plug and receptacle contacts are retained in a housing by engagement of opposed lateral edge portions of the contacts with the housings in a manner to enhance heat dissipation by convection by maintaining substantial portions of the contacts spaced from the housing walls and from each other. The bridging structure may include a retention element for engaging respective connector housings to retain the contact in the housing.

Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. In each case, the spaced walls are joined by a bridging structure that unites the walls. The plug and receptacle contacts are retained in the respective housings by engagement of opposed lateral edge portions of the contacts with the housings in a manner to enhance heat dissipation by convection by maintaining substantial portions of the contacts spaced from the housing walls and from each other. The bridging structure may include a retention element for engaging respective connector housings to retain the contact in the housings.

Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. In each case, the spaced walls are joined by a bridging structure that unites the walls. The plug and receptacle contacts are retained in the respective housings by engagement of opposed lateral edge portions of the contacts with the housings in a manner to enhance heat dissipation by convection by maintaining substantial portions of the contacts spaced from the housing walls and from each other. The bridging structure may include a retention element for engaging respective connector housings to retain the contact in the housings.

Abstract: A banana plug comprising a core pole and copper outer tube, elastic outer copper hull which wrap subsection out of the core pole, wherein a mandril aperture is extending through the core pole in its longitudinal direction, an insulative sheath is attached to inner wall of the mandril aperture, and an inner-contact hollow copper pole with a deep hole or a through hole at tip, is inserted into the insulative sheath. The banana plug is configurated to the inner copper pole, outer tube which are insulative each other by means of improving structure inside of the core pole without changing outer shape and structure of the plug. It provides two contacts or an additional optical contact.

Abstract: A device for connecting an electrical contact to a flat bus bar conductor formed with a tab comprises a spring sleeve and a tubular shroud. The sleeve receives both the tab and the electrical contact in order to interconnect these tab and contact. The shroud has a first section in which the sleeve fits and a second section through which the tab is inserted in the sleeve, this second section being slotted to define a seat for the bus bar conductor. The electrical contact comprises a first pair of mutually spaced apart flat contact members, and a second pair of flat contact tails connected to the contact members and spaced apart from each other for insertion in the sleeve with the tab between them. An electrical connector comprises an electrically insulating housing formed with a cavity with front and rear openings, and the electrical contact having its contact members inserted in the cavity through the rear opening to form a conductor-receiving receptacle accessible through the front opening.

Abstract: A housing (30) has a terminal accommodation part (32) for accommodating a terminal (20) and a circular arc wall (34) constituting an insertion opening (36) into which a socket (10) can be inserted. Slits (41) are formed on an upper end of the circular arc wall (34) to form elastic pieces (42). A protrusion (44) projects inwardly on each elastic piece (42) and is disposed to cover an upper portion of each contact piece (25) of the terminal (20). A guide surface (46) inclines inward on each protrusion (44). The lower end of the socket (10) slides on the guide surface (46) so that the socket (10) becomes almost coaxial with the insertion opening (36).

Abstract: A connection method and structure of devices which need an electrical connection. A first device is provided with a fitting opening for fixedly fitting a second device thereinto and a circuit substrate on which a conductor extended from the periphery of the fitting opening to the inner periphery thereof to be a first terminal is printed, and a second device is provided with a second terminal on the outer periphery of a part which is fitted into the fitting opening. The first terminal is folded on the inner periphery of the fitting opening, and when the second device is fitted into the fitting opening, the first terminal of the fitting opening of the first device is connected electrically to the second terminal of the outer periphery of the second device.

Abstract: A plug connector comprises a first insulating body, at least one connection contact which is arranged in the first insulating body and is provided for being connected with a conductor, a second insulating body and at least one plug-in contact which is arranged in the second insulating body and is provided for being connected with a complementary plug connector. The plug-in contact and the connection contact are connected with each other in an electrically conductive manner by a plug connection. The plug connection is formed by two elastic tabs provided on one of the contacts and cooperating with the other of the contacts. A method for mounting a plug connector comprises the following steps: First, at least one connection contact is arranged in a first insulating body. Then, at least one plug-in contact is arranged in a second insulating body. Finally, the plug-in contact and the connection contact are inserted into each other.

Abstract: A surge arrester mounting unit is provided for telecommunications and data systems technology. The arrester includes an upper part and lower part made of plastic, and metallic contact elements which are arranged in pairs and which engage, by means of spring arms, in chambers of the upper part in order to made contact with surge arresters. The contact elements have contact blades which project out of the lower part. In order to enable the surge arrester mounting unit also to be used for terminal blocks with high transmission rates, the invention provides for the contact blades (11) for separating contact fingers (directed into the interior of a terminal block) (1)), from insulation piercing contact elements (4) to be made approximately twice as long as the spring arms (19) and to be given more than double the material thickness (d) at the free end by bending over.

Abstract: The main and collector terminal studs of a dynamoelectric machine are coated with a powder resin to form an electrical insulator between the rotor and the stud. The collector terminal stud includes a gasket which is compressed against the powder coating on the stud to form a seal with the powder coating preventing leakage of hydrogen gas through the seal. A fluidized bed containing the resin powder disperses the powder in a mist. By charging the powder, an electrostatic potential is provided between the stud and charged powder whereby the powder adheres to the stud. Alternatively, the stud will be preheated and dipped into a bed of powder whereby the powder adheres to the stud. The powder resin is subsequently cured.

Abstract: An electrical contact (10) which can engage a mating terminal (50) for electrical connection and detachable latching thereto. The contact includes a piece of sheet metal bent to form at least one guide plate (13, 14) and a bias plate (15) lying facewise adjacent to the guide plate. The bias plate has a front end upper portion or nose (38) with a top (104) that lies above an adjacent location (24, 25) on the guide plate, but the nose can be resiliently downwardly deflected and then tends to spring up again. A recess (17) in the bottom of the guide plate front portion receives the mating terminal, and the upper bias of the nose of the bias plate keeps the guide plate pressed down against the terminal lying in its recess, to thereby latch the two connectors together.

Abstract: A signal plug structure includes a conductive bar, a conductive shaft and a sleeve. The conductive bar includes a reduced section thereof adapted to receive an elastic ring thereon. The elastic ring is made of a piece of thin metal being curved to an arcuate shape with cut-off sections thereon. Upon the conductive bar is inserted into a terminal, the elastic ring will be pressed by the inner wall of the terminal inwardly, thus the elastic ring produces an expansion force against the inner wall. This tightens the connection of the conductive bar and the terminal, and makes the conductive bar be able to fit any different size of terminal.

Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. In each case, the spaced walls are joined by a bridging structure that unites the walls. The plug and receptacle contacts are retained in the respective housings by engagement of opposed lateral edge portions of the contacts with the housings in a manner to enhance heat dissipation by convection by maintaining substantial portions of the contacts spaced from the housing walls and from each other. The bridging structure may include a retention element for engaging respective connector housings to retain the contact in the housings.

Abstract: An electrical connector terminal includes a planar wire connecting portion formed to connect with an outside wire lead, the connecting portion defining a first plane. A shoulder portion of the terminal has a planar first section extending from a first side of the connecting portion, and the first section defines a second plane that is normal to the first plane of the connecting portion so that the terminal is held stable when mounted on a wiring board and the first section of the shoulder portion is restrained by an outside part located out of the first plane of the wire connecting portion. An elongated mounting portion or tail is formed to fit axially in a terminal opening in the wiring board. The tail is joined to a free end of the first section of the shoulder portion remote from the wire connecting portion, and the second plane of the first section includes the axis of the mounting portion.

Abstract: The main and collector terminal studs of a dynamoelectric machine are coated with a powder resin to form an electrical insulator between the rotor and the stud. The collector terminal stud includes a gasket which is compressed against the powder coating on the stud to form a seal with the powder coating preventing leakage of hydrogen gas through the seal. A fluidized bed containing the resin powder disperses the powder in a mist. By charging the powder, an electrostatic potential is provided between the stud and charged powder whereby the powder adheres to the stud. Alternatively, the stud will be preheated and dipped into a bed of powder whereby the powder adheres to the stud. The powder resin is subsequently cured.

Abstract: An electrical connector terminal includes a planar wire connecting portion formed to connect with an outside wire lead, the connecting portion defining a first plane. A shoulder portion of the terminal has a planar first section extending from a first side of the connecting portion, and the first section defines a second plane that is normal to the first plane of the connecting portion so that the terminal is held stable when mounted on a wiring board and the first section of the shoulder portion is restrained by an outside part located out of the first plane of the wire connecting portion. An elongated mounting portion or tail is formed to fit axially in a terminal opening in the wiring board. The tail is joined to a free end of the first section of the shoulder portion remote from the wire connecting portion, and the second plane of the first section includes the axis of the mounting portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector terminal has an elongated wire board mounting portion that fits axially in a terminal opening in a wiring board. An elongated, generally planar wire connecting portion has an axis in common with that of the mounting portion and is formed to connect with an outside lead. A shoulder portion between the mounting portion and the wire connecting portion has a first section extending from a base of the wire connecting portion and normally of the wire connecting portion, wherein the terminal is held stable when the first section is restrained by a part outside the plane of the wire connecting portion. A second section of the shoulder portion diverges from an end of the first section and extends parallel to the wire connecting portion. An end of the second section provides a desired coupling with a confronting end of a shoulder portion of a like connector terminal.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical high-current connection device comprising a receptacle for an electrical conductor to which conductor the connection device is to be permanently fastened. The device farther comprises an elastic plug contact for being connected with a counterplug. The receptacle and the plug contact are formed of separate parts which are non-detachably fastened to each other.

Abstract: A contact is formed of a terminus (12) that forms the rear termination end of the contact, and a mater (14) that forms the front contact mating end such as a socket (32) or pin, the front of the terminus being joined to the rear of the mater. The terminus front portion forms a groove (42, 138) and the mater rear end has a part (50, 154) that lies in the groove and is locked therein. The maters can be completely gold plated while the terminus is not plated at all, to minimize the use of gold while avoiding the need for masks to selectively plate only portions of a unitary contact. In one contact design, the groove (138) at the front end of the terminus opens forwardly (F) and is formed by concentric inner and outer groove walls (140, 142), with the rear end of the terminus having a cylindrical part (154) that fits into the groove with a press fit and/or crimp of the outer groove wall.

Abstract: A pair of mating connectors includes a receptacle having an insulative housing and at least one conductive receptacle contact with a pair of spaced walls forming a plug contact receiving space. The plug connector has an insulative housing and at least one conductive contact having a pair of spaced walls which converge to form a projection engageable in the plug receiving space of the receptacle contact. In each case, the spaced walls are joined by a bridging structure that unites the walls. The plug and receptacle contacts are retained in the respective housings by engagement of opposed lateral edge portions of the contacts with the housings in a manner to enhance heat dissipation by convection by maintaining substantial portions of the contacts spaced from the housing walls and from each other. The bridging structure may include a retention element for engaging respective connector housings to retain the contact in the housings.

Abstract: A metal terminal is inserted into a contact hole of an electrical circuit substrate and makes electrical contact at the contact hole. The terminal has a stop member that abuts the substrate at a rearward end of the contact hole thereby preventing further insertion of the terminal, and a removal prevention portion that abuts the substrate at a forward end of the contact hole to resist accidental withdrawal of the terminal. The removal prevention portion is resiliently deformable to allow it to pass through the contact hole during insertion of the terminal. Contact elements between the stop member and the removal prevention portion make electrical contact with the contact hole.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a fuse bypass module that may be used with a corresponding fuse panel. The fuse bypass module may be used with a primary fuse receptacle, located on the fuse panel. The primary fuse receptacle has terminals coupled to a power source and a load, respectively. In one embodiment, the a fuse bypass module may be used with a primary fuse receptacle having terminals coupled to a power source and a load, respectively. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, the fuse bypass module comprises a housing that has a bypass fuse receptacle for receiving a bypass fuse. Additionally, the fuse bypass module includes an electrical connector on the housing that is electrically coupled to the bypass fuse and that is removably couplable to a fuse panel electrical connector, which is associated with the bypass fuse panel.

Abstract: A stab connector assembly (10) comprising a stab housing (14) having a pair of spaced apart channels (16,18) connected by a passage (20) and a one-piece stab connector (12) disposed within the stab housing (14) is presented. The stab connector (12) has portions extending from the passage. A proximate end of each of the portions have a lug depending therefrom. The lugs are disposed in the channels and are for connection to wire conductors of electrical switching devices.

Abstract: A subassembly, intended for use in motor vehicles in particular, consisting of a one-piece or multi-part housing, a plug unit with connecting pins formed integrally with the housing, and a circuit board to accommodate components, wherein the circuit board is configured and arranged in such a way that the connecting pins of the plug unit are guided directly onto or into the circuit board.

Abstract: A simplified modular microelectronic connector having an internal component cavity and integral crimped leads, and a method of manufacturing same. One or more electrical components are located within the cavity, with their conductors being routed to the crimp leads integral to the connector body. The conductor terminations are completed via crimping or other bonding techniques. The crimped leads are deformed into the desired position to minimize connector size, and the component is sealed within the cavity using an epoxy or other electrically non-conductive material. The connector body may be further mounted to a multi-connector carrier assembly, which utilizes one or more pins to secure the individual connectors to the carrier so that they may be arranged in both vertically-stacked and horizontal (“side-by-side”) configurations, and each connector may be removed separately and replaced in the event of component failure.