Abstract: Terminals of a wire harness are sorted for each contact of a unit structure to which the terminals are to be connected. The sorted terminals are temporarily held by a jig in a configuration which matches the arrangement in which they are to be connected to the corresponding contacts. The terminals are arranged in rows in the proper connection arrangement, and are transferred to the contacts and connected in this state. A retainer is then placed in the unit structure containing the connected terminals, thereby holding them in place. It is consequently possible to reduce the frequency of erroneous insertion, and to improve operating performance markedly.

Abstract: A connector comprising a plug member having pin-like male contacts and a jack member having female contacts, the jack member being coupled with the plug member by a plug-in connection. A skirt having a plurality of holes is arranged to hold the pin-like male contacts in position. The skirt is supported in the plug member by the locating groove-pin engagement. The locating groove-pin engagement is released by the jack member when the jack member is inserted into the plug member and reestablished by the jack member when the jack member is withdrawn from the plug member. The skirt also has an alignment pin which is received in a locating hole of the jack member when the jack member is inserted into the plug member. Therefore, it is possible to insert the jack member in the plug member without the pin-like male contacts being bent, as well as to easily withdraw the jack member from the plug member.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (10) of low profile for mounting onto a mother board (150), and having a housing (12) and an array of contacts (40) having elongate pin sections (42) insertable into through-holes (156) of mother board (150). The assembly includes a thin apertured organizer (50) movable along pin sections (40) and further includes a pair of guide posts (80) affixed to the housing (12) for example and extending through larger-diametered apertures (58) through organizer flanges (60) to leading ends (84) insertable into guide holes (154) of mother board (100). Organizer (50) abuts board (15) and is thereafter urged relatively toward and against housing (12) upon full mounting, being movable along guide posts (80) and pin sections (42). The assembly is accurately positionable with respect to the through-hole array by reason of the guide post leading ends (84) being received into guide holes (154) prior to pin section leading ends (44 ) entering through-holes (156).

Abstract: A battery terminal connector cover and method of assembly where the connector cover has a hinged top wall and a bottom wall forming an enclosure with a battery post receiving aperture in the bottom wall and an attachment assembly for force-fit securement of a connector to the bottom wall in alignment with the post receiving aperture.

Abstract: A protective covering system is disclosed for use with an electrical receptacle having a front face with openings to receive prongs of an electrical plug. The system includes a protective cover having an adhesive backing for adhering to the front face of the receptacle and apertures for alignment with the openings. Locating projections protrude from the receptacle and locating holes are provided in the cover for registering with the locating projections on the receptacle to properly locate the cover thereon. Preferably, the adhesive backing is an adhesive strip substantially about the periphery of the back side of the cover, and the recessed area in the front face of the receptacle has a depth at least equal to the thickness of the cover.

Abstract: A cover for protecting at least one wire extending from an air bag inflator comprising: a top (52), including a circular shaped first portion (54) and a narrow three-sided flange portion (56) extending radially outward from first portion; a circularly shaped first wall (58) having first (60) and second ends (62) and a bottom surface defining a shoulder (64) extending downwardly from the first portion, the first wall terminating proximate the location of the flange portion to define a space (65) between the first and second ends of the first wall. An inner surface (66) of the first wall includes a diameter smaller than the diameter of an the end portion (24) of the inflator. The cover additionally includes a circularly shaped second wall (70) extending downwardly from the first wall, having an inner (72) surface. A groove (74) is formed within the inner surface, to receive an edge of the end portion (24).

Abstract: A device for facilitating and protecting the connection between conductor cables and associated connection terminals of electrical apparatus, particularly the electromagnet of a motor vehicle starter motor, comprising a box-like body having a base and a cover of electrically insulating material. The base has a seat for form coupling engagement on to the connection terminal and an aperture for the introduction of conductor cables, and the cover is articulated to the base so as to be turnable relative to this between an open position and a closure position. An external retaining member connected to the body is attachable to the cables.

Abstract: The present invention is a connector having a socket connector including a cover and a plug connector to be engaged with the socket connector, wherein the cover is made of metal, the metal cover is pivotally secured at its one end to a molded body to be rotatable, energized by a spring having a connecting portion to be connected to a ground, and the metal cover is conducted to the ground by the spring.

Abstract: A flexible water resistant cylindrical sheath encircles an in-line electrical connector to protect it against liquid and particulate contaminants which might create an electrical hazard. Opposed ends of the sheath are closed about respective electrical conductors extending from the in-line connector to enclose the in-line connector. A shroud having flapped ends and of abrasion resistant material envelopes the sheath to protect the sheath and enclosed electrical connector against abrasion.

Abstract: There is provided a structure for protecting lead terminals of a connector, which is disposed in a notch opening of a connector case, from dust and so on. In a connector mounting structure according to the present invention, a positioning plate for lead terminals of a connector is mounted on a rear of the connector, and the connector and the positioning plate are disposed in a notch opening in a case. A feature of this structure is that a cover wall for enclosing the lead wires 5 is formed integrally with the positioning plate through a hinge.

Abstract: A versatile unitary electrode splice cap for insulating and weatherproofing the splice connection between a neon tube electrode and its associated power cable in a neon sign system. The cap is useful both in "straight-on" and "double-back" installations.

Abstract: A telephone connecting socket to be fixed in a wall for a connecting plug of a telephone to fit in a hole in the socket having a front cap, a body and a rear cap, the front cap covering a front portion of the body and the rear cap covering a rear half portion of the body, the front cap having an opening normally closed up with a shield elastically pushed by a coil spring, the body having an inner socket with a hole for the connecting plug of a telephone to fit therein by passing through the opening in the front cap with the shield pushed open.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for holding, water-proofing and retaining an electrical connection between two electrical power cords which includes a hinged housing defining two openings with the openings receiving inserts to accommodate various sizes and shapes of electrical cords. The inserts are adjustable to allow the user to snug them up against both connectors within the housing. Also, disclosed is a sheath made of rubber or NEOPRENE which is installed over the connection before inserting the connections in the housing to substantially water-proofing the connections.

Abstract: A connector pin protector manufactured of a flexible material is molded to capture pins of a connector mounted on an electronic assembly. The connector pin protector helps prevent physical damage and contamination to the pins. Also, the material of the connector pin protector is electrically conductive and is therefore capable of maintaining all input pins and output pins of the connector at the same voltage potential therefore reducing the possibility of electrostatic discharge damage through the connector to components of the electronic assembly.

Abstract: A partially stripped reinforced electric signal cable and processes for its manufacture and termination by use of an easily-removable hardenable reinforcing material which allows maintenance of conductor alignment and manipulation during termination of the cable with removal of the reinforcing material during the termination process in order to facilitate completion of the termination.

Abstract: An electrical connector for surface mounting to a printed circuit board has circuit board mating legs of terminals which extend from a housing of the connector. An alignment member cooperates with the mating legs of the terminals to maintain the mating legs in position relative to each other and relative to the housing, thereby facilitating the close center-line spacing of the terminals.

Abstract: A stripped reinforced electric signal cable and processes for its manufacture and termination by use of an easily-removable hardenable reinforcing material and a slotted supporting tray which allows maintenance of conductor alignment and manipulation during termination of the cable with removal of the reinforcing material during the termination process in order to facilitate completion of the termination.

Abstract: Electrically insulative boots for substantially covering conductive connector housings and, in particular, conductive connector housings with a plug skirt and/or a receptacle skirt. The boots include a first electrically insulative shield connected to a second electrically insulative shield. The first shields include first and second plug flaps and/or first and second receptacle flaps. The flaps cover the plug skirt and/or a receptacle skirt when not connected to a mating connector assembly. The receptacle flaps are cammed away from the receptacle skirt by the plug flaps of a mating connector assembly allowing the plug skirt and receptacle skirt of mating connector assemblies to be adjacent to one another while the extractor of such mated connector assemblies remain electrically insulated.

Abstract: For the purposes of connecting and joining conductive traces on printed circuit boards, the stripped ends of a flexible multi-conductor flat cable are inserted into metallized openings in the printed circuit boards. The cables are cut to length and their ends are stripped of insulation and supported in an injection molded bar member. Those ends are desirably not to be bent in storage and transportation. In order to protect them, a U-shaped device is pushed onto the bar member over the cable ends. The bottom plate portion of the device has holes of a conical configuration. In a transportation position the ends are disposed within the walls of those holes and are held therein. The device latches in the transportation position. For the ends to be inserted into the holes in the printed circuit board the device is pushed further onto the cable ends in an operative position. As such, the ends pass in a guided fashion through the holes in the bottom plate portion and into the holes in the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A reusable safety cap for exposed unprotected booster cable clamps having spring actuated clamping jaws consisting of a cap shell with an internal gripping tab. When the clamp is inserted into the cap shell the internal gripping tab is gripped by the spring actuated clamping jaws to maintain the clamp within the cap shell.

Abstract: A device for impeding an individual from plugging a electrical apparatus into a receptacle. The apparatus has a cord extending through a slot in the wall or cap of a container to capture the plug inside. The cap is of the child proof type. A lock bar can also be used to capture the plug in the container. The bar passes through opposed aligned slots and is secured by a padlock.

Abstract: An electric plug combination lock for locking the prongs of an electric plug thereto. The lock includes a casing enclosing a chamber having a lock subassembly therein which has a frame lock portion with lock hooks that lock into holes in the prongs of the electric plug, a spring biasing the frame lock portion to the locked position and a combination lock for preventing the frame lock from entering the unlocked position unless the correct combination is present.

Abstract: A switch terminal board cover 20 (FIG. 2) is molded from a non-conductive material and consists of a base 21, a spacing edge 22 with retaining latches 24,25 and an opening 23, and a plurality of projections 26 disposed on the base. The projections 26 are sized and positioned such that they form a plurality of slots which prevent excessive movement of and contact between electrical leads 10, thereby preventing electrical shorts from occurring, and help maintain the integrity of electrical terminations 12 of a switch 11 (FIG. 3).

Abstract: An enclosure for terminal blocks for interconnecting conductors of multiconductor cables includes provision for two or more terminal block modules. A lid is pivotably hinged to a box-like base section, with the base section including front and rear walls extending upwardly from a floor, and side walls extending downwardly from a transverse section of the lid into the open regions between the front and rear walls of the base section when the lid is pivoted to its closed position. When the enclosure is mounted vertically the lid is pivotable to an open position overcentered to remain open unassisted. The side walls include ribs having projections which engage upper edges of ridges extending upwardly from side edges of the floor between the front and rear walls, thus camming the lower edges of the side walls inwardly tightly against outwardly facing surfaces of the ridges for sealing.

Abstract: A battery connector assist unit comprising a base having means to secure a battery connector first part thereto and a slidable member interconnected to the base with the slidable member having a slide base having an upper surface and a lower surface. The lower surface is adjacent to the base. The slidable member also has a pair of smooth sided cantilevered beams extending therefrom for temporarily retaining a battery connector second part and for transmitting force from the slidable member to the connector. The slidable member has a handle member easily accessible to assist in removing the connector parts into and out of mating relationship. In one embodiment of the invention, the base has at least one slot therein and a slidable member has means to engage at least one such slot, while in another embodiment of the invention the slidable member has at least one slot therein and the base has means to engage at least one such slot. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, a cover plate is provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a means for aligning contact leads in electrical connectors. An alignment strip includes a pair of slidably mounted sheets, each defining an array of openings having wide and narrow portions. The sheets are initially positioned so that the wide portions of corresponding openings in the two arrays overlap to permit easy insertion of the leads. The sheets are then shifted to align the narrower portions of the corresponding openings so that the leads are held in place in their proper location.

Abstract: A gel and container means capable of protecting a binding post and drop wire from moisture and corrosion is provided which will effectively prevent the exposure of the drop wire and binding post cap and screw from moisture and corrosive atmospheres without the need for a pressure maintaining means other than the combination of the cap and gel. The pressure of the gel is maintained on the binding post through the extraction of plasticizers from the container means causing a shrinkage.

Abstract: A connector for an electric part has a plurality of contacts for connecting with an electric part. Leg portions of the contacts are arranged in such a manner as to project from a connector board. The connector also has a locator provided with a plurality of positioning holes formed in a surface of the connector board from which the leg portions of the contacts project. The positioning holes are adapted to permit the leg portions to extend individually through the connector board. The locator can be moved between a first position close to the connector board and a second position spaced apart from the connector board. The connector further includes temporary fixing means for temporarily fixing the locator in the second position spaced apart from the connector board.

Abstract: An improved anti-bend pin spacer is disclosed for use in a multi-pin connector which includes a male plug having pins terminals fixed in its housing, and a female receptacle having pin holes and contact terminals fixed in its housing. The pin spacer is an insert molded part which is insert molded about free ends of the pin terminals simultaneously with the insert molding of substantial lengths of the pin terminals in the housing of the male plug.

Abstract: A connector is provided for the conductors running between the electrode-containing ends of a neon tube and the high voltage power supply. Two half-shells composed of rigid insulating plastic are joined together to form a housing after the electrical connection is made between a power supply lead wire and the neon tube to completely enclose the connection. At least one end of the housing resulting from combining the half-shells contains a substantially round hole and a circular groove inwardly thereof. An insulating feedthrough adapter has an integral collar which is captured in the groove. A spirally grooved or corrugated flexible insulating sleeve screws onto the adapter which results in the lead wire being double insulated. One of the end portions of the neon tube fits through a hole in the insulating housing opposite of the hole in which the adapter resides.

Abstract: A hermetic terminal assembly for a housing including a fuse-like area positioned in the outer pin segment of a terminal pin extending in sealed relation through the body member of the terminal assembly which body member can be sealed to a housing wall, the fuse-like area in the outer pin segment being covered with a thermally decomposable coating which in the event of decomposition includes an arc suppressant. A pin guard and lead wire end connection securing device is provided to protect the outer pin segment and to secure the lead wire end connection thereto.

Abstract: A connector includes a connector body provided with a plurality of pin-like terminals and a retainer provided with through-holes, through which the terminals are passed, for maintaining regular pitches of the terminals and preventing the terminals from being deformed. The retainer is provided with a thin film formed so that it may be fractured by passing the terminal through at least one through-hole of a plurality of through-holes, and the fractured portion may be elastically engaged with an outer circumferential surface of the inserted terminal. Diameters of all of the through-holes including the above through-hole are adapted to be larger than an outside diameter of the terminals as taken along the entire axial length of the through-holes.

Abstract: Chip carrier sockets, for providing an electrical connection between a first electrical component and a second electrical component, have terminals provided therein, the terminals have contacting portions and retention portions provided thereon. The contacting portions are provided to electrically engage leads of a chip carrier with is positioned in a recess of the chip carrier socket. A spacer is provided between the contacting portions and the retention portions, such that the spacer has a greater width than the distance provided between the contacting portion and the retention portion, This spacing, in combination with a resilient member, insure that the spacer is resiliently forced against the contacting portion and the retention portion, thereby insuring that the first electrical component will be positioned and maintained in electrical engagement with the contact portion of the terminal.

Abstract: A protector for cable connectors has a double walled sleeve of flexible fabric material. Soft padding material is disposed within the double walls of the sleeve. Each open end of the sleeve includes strips of opposing hook and loop fastening material. In use, the sleeve is inserted over a connector and cable. When the connector is connected to its mating connector, the sleeve has its ends closed around the cable adjacent the connector. When the connector is disconnected, the sleeve is opened and moved to enclose the connector. The open end is closed and the other end closed around the cable.

Abstract: A waterproofing assembly for use in a terminal area of an electric wire comprises a terminal fixedly secured to an apparatus body, and a cap made of a flexible elastic material for covering the terminal and a part of the electric wire connected therewith. The above-mentioned terminal is formed in the shape of a dish whose outer peripheral portion is inclined. The cap has an opening formed therein whose edge is formed in the shape of an "O" ring, and a bellows-shaped portion formed in the vicinity of the electric wire covering portion thereof. The edge of the opening of the above-mentioned cap is adapted to be fitted resiliently into a wedge-shaped space formed between the inclined portion of the terminal and the apparatus body.

Abstract: A device is provided for protectively enclosing coupled terminals of mated industrial gauge electrical cords. The device, which can accommodate terminals and cords of varying size, easily creates a water-impervious shield encompassing the coupled terminals. The device is comprised of a flexible sheath having two longitudinal edges interengageable by a zipper to form a tubular structure. Binding straps disposed upon the exterior surface of the sheath adjacent each tubular extremity apply compressive force to underlying sealing bands which grip the electrical cord.

Abstract: A protective cap for the hermetic terminal of a hermetic compressor includes a cup-shaped plastic member for attaching to and covering the hermetic terminal during manufacturing, shipping, and storage of the compressor, i.e., whenever the hermetic terminal would not otherwise be connected to an external source of power. The cap contactingly engages the base portion and conducting pins of the hermetic terminal. The protective cap includes a cylindrical stud portion arranged coaxially within an outer cylindrical wall portion of the cup-shaped member. The stud portion slip fits radially inwardly of the circularly arranged conductor pins of the hermetic terminal. A tapered end facilitates guided insertion of the stud portion within the conductor pins prior to engagement of the cap with the hermetic terminal base portion.

Abstract: A circuit board system resiliently mounts a plurality of daughter boards with high circuit interconnection density on a mother board using pairs of mating connectors having welded contact members accommodated in novel arrangements in the respective connectors to permit high density of electrical interconnection with convenience and reliability. Contact parts of substantial size are welded into contacts in one connector to detachably interconnect with contact parts of similar size in mating connector to improve interconnection releability. Novel contact arrangements permit accommodation of those parts of substantial size in the mating connectors. Sheet metal spring or post parts welded into the contacts in both connectors permit the contacts to be conveniently loaded into connector bodies and permit large numbers of contact springs or posts to be soldered to terminal pads or circuit paths on mother or daughter boards with high density.

Abstract: A bus bar stab insulator shroud cooperates with a bus bar stab housing to insulate and protect the stab fingers. The shroud includes an insulative member which has first and second side members connected by a central member which has first and second openings of a size sufficient for receiving stabs of a bus bar stab.

Abstract: A telephone network interface device having differing means for access for the public utility, building owner or apartment manager, and those living in individual housing units; differing means of access provided in part by a latchpiece inserted between a first gate leading to a subscriber compartment and a second gate leading to the utility compartment. Also described is a container using the latchpiece.

Abstract: Methods and means are provided for detachably interconnecting electrical components in an electrical system located and used in a disadvantageous environment. An improved connector device is provided which is composed of spaced-apart metallic terminals embedded in a substantially rectangular body member and adapted to be electrically joined with leads in a cable or the like. One pin-end portion of each terminal is located in a sidewall recess in the body member, and the other socket-like end portion of the terminal projects into and through a plug-like extension from the body member opposite the sidewall recess containing the pin-like end portion.

Abstract: A message bearing cover for attachment to electrical wall switches comprises a cavitated cover adapted to be releasably attached to an existing electrical wall switch installation and movable from a closed position enclosing the wall switch lever to an open position allowing access to the wall switch lever. The front surface of the cover is adapted to receive and visually display selective messages printed on message tabs. The message tabs are visible when the cover is in the closed position. In one embodiment, the attachment portion of the cover is captured between the wall switch cover plate and the wall surface, and in another embodiment the attachment portion serves as a cover plate which may is mounted to the underlying switch.

Abstract: A telephone line demarcation unit separates the telephone company's property and wiring from those of the user and provides security for the telephone line connections and connectors. Compartments in the unit provide easy access for the user and further provides a selection of different types of connections or equipment that can be utilized. The telephone company terminals and test boards are separately compartmented so that the compartments can be separately sealed with seals to discourage tampering and provide evidence of tampering, and yet the user's portion of the interface box demarcation unit can be easily accessed for connecting a variety of telephone equipment.

Abstract: A case for protecting the electrical connection of a storage battery terminal post with the end of a battery cable attached to that post. The case is in the form of a one-piece molded housing that incorporates an alignment and latch structure which makes it easy for the average car owner to open and close the case for accessing the connection when desired.

Abstract: A carrier for holding a semiconductor device attached to a tape, said device being bonded to leads attached to the tape, said carrier having a base unit on which the tape is mounted, the base unit also having recessed located on the outer frame for aligning the carrier to punching die and other tools. The base unit also includes retractable latches that secure the tape to the base unit. Alignment posts on the base unit engage sprocket holes in the tape to align any test pads on the tape to the base unit; the alignment posts also align any plating bus nodes to a punching die for removal of the nodes while the tape is in the carrier. A cover is also provided to protect the tape; the legs of the cover engage receptacles in the base unit. The cover and base unit may be electrically conductive to protect against electrostatic discharge; the cover may further include conductive blades which short out leads on the tape to increase electrostatic discharge protection.

Abstract: An IC card used for conducting a transfer of information through a connector to a card reading out device is provided with electrode terminals for connection to the outside. A shutter is slidably provided within said card so as to cover said electrode terminals in the usual state. A hole provided at the front portion of said card receives a projection provided at said connector when the projection is inserted into the card. The shutter is retreated when it comes into contact with the projection of the connector thereby to expose said electrode terminals when the card is inserted into the connector.

Abstract: A cordless plug-plate cover has prongs capable of being inserted into a socket of an electrical outlet. The plate is detachably and adjustably attached to the outer surface of the head of the plug by means of, e.g. hook and loop fabric, non-permanent adhesive or magnet/metal combination, so as to at least partially cover the outlet and to permit changing of plates for different visual effects and use with various sizes and shapes of outlets.

Abstract: A protective, tamper-resistant cover for an elevated CATV distribution tap that is mounted on an elevated CATV signal line comprises top and bottom sections that fit over and under the tap and are joined together at a junction between the sections to enclose the tap. The cover includes side openings for the CATV signal cable and for local signal cables that permit the sections to be fitted on and removed from the tap without disconnecting the signal cables from the tap. These openings are remote from the terminal connectors for these cables so as to impair access to the terminal connectors. The top and bottom sections are releasably fastened together by concealed, tamper-resistant fasteners that extend between the sections. The fasteners fit through rounded ears that resist breakage.