Abstract: A new fiber optic connector provides a smaller form factor by including two ferrule assemblies in a housing. The housing accepts a push-pull mechanism that allows for insertion and removal from a carrier as well as an adapter. The push-pull mechanism may also include a flexure member to return the push-pull mechanism. Polarity of the fiber optic connector may also be selected by use of the push-pull mechanism.

Abstract: An implantable medical device includes a housing; and a header mounted to the housing, the header including a header core including a bore with an electrical contact located within the bore, wherein the electrical contact includes: a first longitudinally extending arm cantilever mounted within the bore; and a second longitudinally extending arm cantilever mounted within the bore.

Abstract: Reversible polarity fiber optic connectors are provided having housings at least partially surrounding first and second optical ferrules with walls above and beneath the ferrules. Positioning removable elements such as latches, removable arms, or push-pull tabs on the first wall above the ferrules yields fiber optic connectors with a first polarity type, and positioning the removable elements on the second wall beneath the ferrules yields fiber optic connectors with a second, opposite polarity type. Various engagement mechanisms are provided on either the connector housing walls or on the removable elements, or both, to assist in affixing the removable element to the connector housing.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector includes a clamp with extended arms to engage with varying size of terminal post of a battery. A connector extending from the clamp has either a protruded or hollow end depending on whether the clamp is engaged with a positive or negative terminal. A cable connecting a terminal of an external device is shaped to accommodate the connector to supply current to the external device from the battery. The battery terminal connector providing a connecting and cable shaped differently depending on whether it is connected to a positive or negative terminal post of the battery reduces accidents caused by mistakenly cross connecting a positive terminal of the battery to a negative terminal of the external device, and vice versa.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector includes a clamp with extended arms to engage with varying size of terminal post of a battery. A connector extending from the clamp has either a protruded or hollow end depending on whether the clamp is engaged with a positive or negative terminal. A cable connecting a terminal of an external device is shaped to accommodate the connector to supply current to the external device from the battery. The battery terminal connector providing a connecting and cable shaped differently depending on whether it is connected to a positive or negative terminal post of the battery reduces accidents caused by mistakenly cross connecting a positive terminal of the battery to a negative terminal of the external device, and vice versa.

Abstract: In one embodiment there is provided a multiple piece shifter cable system. The cable pieces may each have a core section with a connector, and a conduit section with a connector. The core connectors may be coupled together to connect the core sections of the cable pieces and the conduit connectors may be coupled together to connect the conduit sections of the cable pieces. When mated together, the conduit connectors may surround at least a portion of the mated core connectors. Also, in at least some implementations, the act of mating together the conduit connectors may also mate together the core connectors.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a conductive collet spring with an annular base and integral circumferentially spaced cantilevered generally parallel arms terminating at tip members diametrically spaced closer than the diameter of the base. A conductive housing overlying and electrically and mechanically engaged with the collet spring engageably receives the electrical terminal of a medical stimulating device and includes a distal mounting flange. A non-conductive barrel is fittingly attached to the distal mounting flange of the housing and has an inner bore for receiving a medical electrical lead. A non-conductive header encapsulates the connector assembly, is mounted on the casing, and has a header bore aligned with the inner bore for receiving the medical electrical lead which, when inserted and sufficiently advanced through the header bore, the inner bore, and the annular base, the tip members firmly engage the proximal terminal pin thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an antenna assembly comprising a support structure for carrying a radiating structure and at least one feeding clip, the antenna assembly is provided to be mounted on a PCB in a mobile communication device, the support structure comprises a top side part which is to be mounted substantially parallel with the PCB, the top side part is positioned, when mounted on the PCB, at a first distance from the PCB, and the radiating structure comprises at least one contact area located on the support structure. The antenna assembly is characterised in that the contact area for the radiating structure is located at a position on the support structure where a distance between the contact area and the PCB is less than the distance between said top side part and the PCB. The invention also relates to a feeding clip.

Abstract: A female terminal includes a tubular portion which has a square tubular shape and receives a male terminal therein and a resilient member which is provided in the tubular portion so as to urge the male terminal toward an inner surface of the tubular portion. The resilient member includes a curved portion formed by a strip-like electrically-conductive metal sheet and a pair of mounting portions integrally formed respectively at widthwise-opposite side edges of the curved portion and extending away from each other. The tubular portion has a pair of side walls opposed to each other and has a pair of through windows provided on the side walls respectively, the pair of mounting portions being inserted in the pair of through windows respectively. At least part of each of the mounting portions located respectively in the through windows is greater in thickness than the other portion of each of the mounting portions.

Abstract: Female terminal 1 for the electrically conductive connection to a terminal pin 4, especially a flat-pin terminal, comprising base element 2, which has a tubular receiving portion 5, which forms an enclosed accommodation chamber 6 with an insertion opening 11 for the terminal pin 4, which forms a contact portion for the terminal pin 4, which has a connection portion 16, serving for the electrically conductive connection to a conductor of a cable, which consists of a material with a high electrical conductivity, a separate elastic element 3, which consists of a non-corrosive spring steel, which as a whole is accommodated in the accommodation chamber 6, which has two first leg portions, having engagement portions extending away from each other and engaging attachment through holes of the base element, which has a second leg portion, bent relative to the respective first leg portion and projecting from the insertion opening 11 away further into the accommodation chamber 6 and extending towards the contact portion

Abstract: A female type terminal for a large current, an assembling method of the female type terminal, and a connector housing for the female type terminal are provided, wherein a female type terminal includes: a male type terminal being in a rod-like shape; a female type terminal having a cylindrical terminal body in which the male type terminal is inserted, the terminal body having a large diameter portion at the end thereof; a cylindrical spring contact to be accommodated in the female type terminal and to be put into elastic-contact with the male type terminal; and a cap member having an introductory opening to introduce the male type terminal into the terminal body and having a stopping wall continuing from the introductory opening, the cap member being molded out of synthetic resin, wherein the stopping wall of the cap member is inserted into the large diameter portion and an end surface of the stopping wall abuts against the spring contact accommodated in the terminal body, whereby the spring contact is held in

Abstract: The connector comprises a female element (12), a male element (14) and a body (16). The female element, made of conductive metal sheet or pipe, has a portion formed by fingers (21) having a certain degree of elasticity, which are normally spread apart when no external forces are applied. The fingers have retaining teeth (28) extending inwards. The male element has a shoulder surface (38) for engagement by the teeth of the female element. One element, male or female, holds the plug, and the other element, female or male, holds the socket. The body has a housing for the female element, comprising first and second communicating chambers, the first chamber housing the female element in a spread apart condition, and the second chamber housing the female element in a narrow, forced condition. Insertion of the male element with the shoulder surface thereof beyond the retaining teeth automatically locks the male element and the female element in a connected or wired position.

Abstract: In the structure to fit an electric bulb base into its socket and hold it there, the plate springs are provided at plural positions at some interval on the inner circumference of the hollow part of the said socket-shaped connector; each of these plate springs is provided in the direction from the proximity of opening to the recess of the said hollow part; so that the minimum inner circumference of the said hollow part formed by the presence of at least one of the plural plate springs may be smaller than the outer plug circumference of the plug-shaped connector. Further this invention is applicable to the socket structure to hold an electric bulb by using it as the plug-shaped connector, and its socket as the socket-shaped connector.

Abstract: To realize a simple and inexpensive connection of a high-voltage resistive cable and a high-voltage part without providing a special facility. A C-shaped fittable member 11 the opposite ends of which have inwardly acting restoring forces is provided. A groove 13 is formed on the outer surface of a right end portion of a connection part 2. Rectangular through holes are formed in a part insertion portion 1a fitted with the connection part 2 in two positions facing the groove 13. The fittable member 11 is cut in positions in the vicinity of the opposite ends thereof. The left sides of cut portions are bent inward to form projections 16a, 16b. By fitting the fittable member 11 on the part insertion portion 1a, the projections 16a are fitted and locked in the groove 13 through the through holes of the part insertion portion 1a so as to prevent the connection part 2 from coming out of the part insertion portion 1a.

Abstract: A female terminal includes a bottom wall, and a pair of opposing side walls extending upwardly from opposite sides of the bottom wall. A hole is formed in each side wall near the top thereof. Top half walls extend inwardly from the tops of the side walls and define a seam therebetween. A spring contact element is located inside the seam and include lug portions engageable in the holes near the tops of the side walls to bias a male terminal into engagement with the bottom wall.

Abstract: An electrode post connection structure for connecting a connection conductor to an electrode post of a battery through a connection fitting, which includes a lock stage portion formed on a circumference of the electrode post, a tapered portion formed at a top portion of the electrode post, a lock spring inserted in the connection fitting so as to engage with the lock stage portion to thereby lock the electrode post and the connection fitting with each other, and a hollow elastic body accommodated in the connection fitting so as to press the connection conductor to thereby connect the electrode post and the connection conductor to each other. Thus, work for connecting a connection conductor to an electrode post of a battery is simplified, and the electric characteristic and reliability of the connection are improved greatly.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle terminal is comprised of an outer spring member and an inner spring member. The inner spring member is axially movable within the outer spring member to compensate for vibration. A base wall of the upper spring portion is provided with a slot which defines spring strap portions which act as a secondary spring to the spring contact arms.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting a high voltage source to a spark plug terminal. The connector is comprised of a conductive terminal insert which houses a volute spring and provides for improved electrical contact by applying axial spring pressure on the spark plug terminal when installed. A spring clip with dimples is located in a radial exterior groove of the terminal insert. The dimples fit through thruholes in the groove wall applying radial force to the spark plug terminal thereby mechanically securing the connector. The connector also includes a means of connection to a high voltage source and an insulator.

Abstract: In a detachable connector a socket assembly with a hollow body is provided. The inner walls of the hollow body define a cylindrical chamber having at least one opening. Also provided in the detachable connector is a pin assembly. The pin assembly includes a pin body attached to a cable sleeve having a groove extending throughout its circumference. The pin body is inserted into the open end of the socket assembly's chamber. A cylindrical metal contact sleeve is axially received in the chamber, the metal contact sleeve having axially spaced circumferential portions. These portions are constrained by the chamber wall. The metal contact sleeve also has detents that extend radially inward to engage the cable sleeve groove, when the pin body is received in the chamber.