Abstract: A wireless network access apparatus includes a circuit board received in a housing and having one or more devices for communicating with various wireless network systems. An antenna is attached to the housing and coupled to the circuit board, and includes a curved surface for effectively receiving microwave signals. The housing includes a seat for selectively supporting the antenna. A cover is slidably secured to the housing for exposing the seat when the seat is secured to the housing, and for shielding the housing when the seat is removed from the housing.

Abstract: A rotatable assembly and a method to use the same are provided. In particular, the assembly includes a first field device housing arrangement associated with a first electrical system, and a second field device housing arrangement associated with a second electrical system are connected by a connector arrangement. The connector arrangement is configured to allow an unrestricted rotation of the first field device housing arrangement relative to the second field device housing arrangement while maintaining a continuous electrical coupling between the first electrical system and the second electrical system. For example, the assembly can be a field device, such as a smart field device.

Abstract: A flexible connector housing. The flexible connector housing includes a connector housing for receiving a pair of mating connectors. The connector housing further includes a spherical member that pivotally engages a cable housing.

Abstract: An underwater cable branching apparatus has an elongate cable junction housing for positioning in line between two cables for installation underwater. The housing has through bores at each end for receiving the ends of respective first and second cables, and the cables are each terminated at a respective connector in the housing for releasably connecting the two cable ends together. Each connector is pivotally and retractably mounted in the housing by a respective pivotal linkage, such that the connectors can be separated and rotated upwardly out of the housing by an ROV for selective connection to other cables in an underwater network, to permit branching.

Abstract: The present invention provides a cover connecting mechanism which is used for connecting the cover to the main body of an electronic product, including: at least one FPC used for communication data amission; a connector made of elastically deformable material which partially wraps the FPC while exposing its two ends. The two exposed FPC ends are connected to the cover and the printed circuit board in the main body to enable the transmission of communication data.

Abstract: The invention related to a coaxial connection for a printed circuit board comprising an essentially cylindrical adapter (4;104) which, with a first end (5;105), is electrically connected to a first connector element (2;102) and which, with a second end (6;106), is electrically connected to a second connector element (3;103). At least the first connector element (2;102) is fastened to a printed circuit board (A). The adapter (4;104) is connected, with the first end (5;105) thereof, to the first connect element (2;102) via a ball-and-socket joint (22;122) in such a way that the adapter (4;104) can be tilted around the center (Z) of the fixed ball-and-socket joint (22;122) in a limited manner and without the application of forces thereon.

Abstract: This invention relates to a connecting device comprising first and second coupling members for connection to a towing and towed vehicle. The coupling members are lockingly engageable for connecting the vehicles in a towing relationship. A power supply conductor is provided for in use supplying power to rear lights of the towing vehicle. A pair of interengageable contacts are provided in the power supply conductor, one contact on each coupling member, the contacts engaging each other when the coupling members lockingly engage each other. A signal transmitter arrangement is provided for transmitting a control signal when power is supplied to a rear light provided on the towing vehicle. A signal receiver arrangement is provided for receiving the control signal and activating at least one rear light of the towed vehicle in accordance with the control signal.

Abstract: A connector for a cable repeater includes a repeater including a joint having two mutually perpendicular and intersecting axes of rotation at one end thereof. A coupling includes a joint having two mutually perpendicular and intersecting axes of rotation. A first connecting link is pivotally connected at a first end thereof to the repeater joint and secured at a second end thereof to the coupling. A second connecting link is pivotally connected at a first end thereof to the coupling joint and secured at a second end thereof to a length of optical fiber cable. In preferred embodiments, a bend limiting device is provided at the end of the length of cable, with the second connecting link being secured at its second end to the bend limiting device.

Abstract: An electrical conductive strap having two conductive wires is used to communicate power and signals to batteries and electronic devices attached to the strap using conductive snaps. The strap is embedded in clothing for attaching personal wearable electronic devices to the clothing are comfortable to wear as common articles of clothing such as blouses, pants, and belts. The strap is made of woven materials such as conductive webbings, which is incorporated durable electrical conductors directly into the conductive for closely integrating digital electronics with conventional clothing.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting an electrical cable to a conductive member having a first member electrically coupled to the electrical cable, a second member, and a threaded screw. The first member has a rod, a projection and a distal end and the second member has a threaded passageway, and two arms swaged around the rod and engaging the projection, allowing the first and second members to rotate relative to one another. The threaded screw engages the threaded passageway and can be threaded onto engagement with the projection, which in turn tightly engages the arms of the second member, thereby preventing relative rotation of the first member and the second member. Due to the large surface contact area, a low voltage drop occurs across the connector.

Abstract: A terminal module is provided for coupling between a printed circuit board and a relatively movable component. The module includes an elongated dielectric housing defining a longitudinal axis extending between opposite ends of the housing. One opposite end of the housing has a coupling for interengagement with the relatively movable component and for allowing relative movement between the component and the printed circuit board. A slot extends axially into the housing from an open end thereof at an opposite end of the housing for embracing an edge of a printed circuit board inserted axially into the slot. A conductive terminal is mounted on the housing through an open side of the housing generally parallel to the slot. The terminal has a contact portion extending into the slot for engaging an appropriate circuit trace on the printed circuit board.

Abstract: The present invention is an articulate electric connector that is mounted on the handle of a mobile electric apparatus that has first and second terminal of electric connection. The invention has a universal joint that is formed by a spherical body contained within an articulation cavity. Included is an assembly support that has walls that define the articulation cavity and an inlet mouth that allows communication from the exterior with the articulation cavity. The entrance of the cable in the spherical body has conductors, which are connected to two respective mobile contacts that are fixed to the spherical body. Within the cavity are two fixed contacts that communicate with the mobile contacts. The movement of the spherical body is limited by the collisions of the inlet nozzle with the borders of the inlet mouth.

Abstract: An electrical coupling device for connecting separable connecting leads between at least two switchrooms is in particular for medium voltage switchgears, the connecting leads being passed through container walls and surrounded, in each case, by a rotationally symmetrical insulating body, the insulating bodies being surrounded by an insulating collar that is common to both, the connecting leads being connected by a contact device in an electrically conductive manner. Lead-in pins are provided on front-form sides with a multi-contact which acts as an annular contact body for receiving a contact pin. The contact pin is configured in one piece and is also spherical in the area of the multi-contact. The contact pin is surrounded by a sleeve, which in the longitudinal middle area of the contact pin is configured so as to curve inward and is connected to the sleeve in an electrically conductive manner.

Abstract: In a cable joint structure, a first casing has a first rail member. A first end portion has a lug portion directed opposite to the first rail, and connected to one end of a first cable so that the first end portion moves along the first rail member. A second casing has a second rail member. A second end portion has a recess portion into which the lug portion interfits, and connected to one end of a second cable so that the second end portion moves along the second rail member. A rotation lock member has a groove provided on the first casing and a protrusion provided on the second casing to interfit the protrusion into the groove so as to unite the first casing and the second casing. An engagement member has an elastic engagement tip provided on the first casing and an engagement opening provided on the second casing to interfit the engagement tip into the engagement opening so as to detachably unite the first casing and the second casing.

Abstract: An alignment system for positioning a socket test probe in a socket of a printed circuit board to be tested. The socket test probe is self-aligning in the socket by use of a free-floating ball joint enclosed in a ball joint housing. The socket test probe is connected through a probe body to the ball joint, and is held in an immobilized position until it is ready to enter a socket. When entering a socket, the probe body is free floating about the ball joint, and the socket test probe aligns itself for entry into the socket by friction between the socket and the socket test probe. A clamp on the probe body immobilizes or frees the probe body with its attached socket test probe. The clamp is activated by air pressure.

Abstract: A contact device comprises two contact members with spherical contact surfaces which are displaced in relation to each other, and a push-on contact device which is supported by one of the contact members and which is insertable over the other contact member. The push-on contact device has a plurality of elongated contact fingers fixed relative to each other in a waist attachment, which is articulately attached to one contact member so as to make possible an angular position of the contact device of, for example, 5.degree..

Abstract: The invention relates to a coaxial connector element capable of coupling by translation along a coupling direction (23) with an associated coaxial electric connector element and comprising an electrically conductive outer body (8) intended to serve as outer conductor, a central conductor (11), fixed with respect to the outer body and located within the body and insulated from it and, on a face known as the coupling face of the connector element, a coaxial contact element comprising an outer contact (14) connected to the outer conductor, which is constituted by the body, and a central contact (12) connected to the central conductor. It comprises, between the outer contact (14) and the body (8) or between the central contact and the central conductor, an articulation, which permits the contact in question (14) to orient itself without being deformed in different directions forming an angle other than zero with the direction of coupling (23) of the connector element.

Abstract: A rotary connector for electrically connecting a set of headphones to a portable personal audio device to help prevent stress on the electrical wires of the set of headphones. The rotary connector includes a substantially hemispherical jack socket defining a substantially hemispherical jack space. The outer surface of the jack socket has an annular primary contact therearound. The inner surface of the jack socket has a secondary and tertiary contacts. A resiliently deflectable top cup defines an upper space and has an interior surface with an annular first contact therearound. The top cup has an axial extent outwardly extending from the exterior surface of the top cup with an axial bore extending between the interior and exterior surfaces of the top cup. A generally spherical plug has an outwardly extending axial shaft which inserted into the axial bore of the top cup.

Abstract: A separable, flexible connection arrangement (10) is provided for connection of two conductors (12, 14). In one arrangement, the separable, flexible connection arrangement (10) is utilized to provide an externally removable bushing (16) for connecting an electrical component located within a sealed enclosure (19). The flexible connection arrangement (10) includes two joints (20, 22) formed by two link members (50a, 50b) that are spring-biased and include protuberances (40, 42) that interfit into slots (30, 32) of the conductors (12, 14). A spacer (72) may be used to maintain spacing of the protuberances (40, 42) and also acts as a stop when contacted by the ends of the slots (30, 32). One of the slots (32) is formed with an open end (74) to enable easy insertion between the link members (50a, 50b). Alternatively, one of the conductors (100) includes a set of grooves (102, 104).

Abstract: A method of engaging electrically conductive test pads on a semiconductor substrate having integrated circuitry for operability testing thereof includes: a) providing an engagement probe having an outer surface comprising a grouping of a plurality of electrically conductive projecting apexes positioned in proximity to one another to engage a single test pad on a semiconductor substrate; b) engaging the grouping of apexes with the single test pad on the semiconductor substrate; and c) sending an electric signal between the grouping of apexes and test pad to evaluate operability of integrated circuitry on the semiconductor substrate. Constructions and methods are disclosed for forming testing apparatus comprising an engagement probe having an outer surface comprising a grouping of a plurality of electrically conductive projecting apexes positioned in proximity to one another to engage a single test pad on a semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A clamp for mounting a jumper cable to a terminal of a storage battery. The clamp comprises first and second movably mounted jaws having opposed gripping faces which define a gap for receiving the terminal. At least one of the gripping faces has an electrical conductor portion thereon for establishing electrical contact with the terminal. The first jaw has a gear rack mounted thereto, which is engaged by a pinion gear which is rotatably mounted to the second jaw. A worm wheel is mounted coaxially to the pinion gear, and is engaged by a drive worm. A handwheel is provided for manual rotation of the drive worm. The resulting movement of the first jaw relative to the second jaw adjusts the gap so that the battery terminal can be received and gripped therein. The clamp may have a bore which penetrates into the electrical conductor portion of the jaw for receiving an end of the jumper cable in electrical contact therewith, and a setscrew for securing the end of the jumper cable in the bore.

Abstract: A snap-together universal-jointed electrical device comprised of an essentially spherical plug and socket that can rotate and swivel with respect to each other, the plug and/or socket portions being comprised of elastic material that resiliently deforms to permit the plug to be pushed and snapped into, and pulled and snapped out of, the socket, the plug being connected to a bulb with filament and means provided for linking together multiple socket/plug units.

Abstract: A snap-together universal-jointed electrical connection device comprised of an essentially spherical plug and socket that can rotate and swivel with respect to each other while providing for conducting current through the joint on up to three paths, the plug and/or socket portions being comprised of elastic material that resiliently deforms to permit the plug to be pushed and snapped into, and pulled and snapped out of, the socket.

Abstract: A universal joint including a ball joint member of synthetic resin having four ridges formed on the outer surface of a ball portion and four guide furrows formed between the ridges when the joint member is in an assembled state, and two metal yokes each having two bifurcated arms at one end, the two arms of one of the yokes being fitted in two symmetrically positioned guide furrows of the ball joint member, the two arms of the other yoke being fitted in the other two symmetrically positioned guide furrows of the ball joint member. The ball joint member is divided into a half segment toward one of the yokes and a half segment toward the other yoke, a spring member being provided in a cavity formed in the opposed faces of the half segments for biasing the half segments away from each other, an electrically conductive member being held between the two half segments and projecting into the guide furrows in pressing contact with the arms of the two yokes.

Abstract: A rotative electrical connector is provided that allows connection of wires to a movable member so that the member can be moved without disturbing the electrical connection or fatiguing the electrical wire. The connector includes a spherical conductive member attached to the electrical wire and a spherical shell encasing the spherical member, which, in turn, is connected to a second electrical lead. Preferably, a conductive lubricant, such as a conductive grease is inserted into the space between the outer surface of the spherical member and the interior surface of the spherical shell so that there is an electrical connection between the spherical member and the shell. More than one electrical lead can be accommodated by using additional spherical members attached to the additional electrical leads, each of them encompassed in a separate conductive shell, the spherical members and spherical shells being insulated from one another but mechanically connected to one another.

Abstract: A device for transmission of signals between two units which are movable relative to each other without having to use rotating slip rings or the like. The signal transmitting conductors are disposed close to a point on the center axis of a rotating holder for the signal source. This results in minimum fatigue of the conductors, which in turn permits a long life of the conductors. The signal source is journalled in the holder and can be prevented from rotating around its center axis. The device can also be used to transmit a medium such as a coolant between two units.

Abstract: A mounting bracket apparatus adapted for movably mounting a spot light or the like on a vehicle. A ball support is formed of substantially identical hemispheres is positioned on the vehicle. First and second substantially identical socket assemblies are disposed on opposite sides of the ball member and operably connected. One of the socket assemblies mounts the spot light while the other mounts a user manipulative handle. This arrangement enables a combination of desired tilt and rotational movement to provide a continuous range of movement of the spot light.

Abstract: A ball joint is disclosed to couple together elements of an electric lamp fixture. Two semi-spherical ball joint members are pivotalbly mounted about a pin so as to form a sphere. An arm portion extends from each ball joint member along its equatorial plane. Each arm draws its ball joint member into a socket having a truncated spherical surface so that semi-spherical surfaces of both semi-spherical ball joint members are drawn into sliding contact with truncated spherical surfaces of the socket. In drawing both ball joint members into the socket, the two ball joint members are urged together. The forces with which the arm portion is drawn into the socket determines frictional forces required to rotate each socket relative to the ball joint members as well as one ball joint member relative to the other ball joint member. A continuous passageway passes internally through the ball joint through which electrical wires may pass.