Abstract: The invention relates to a contacting arrangement for conductors provided on flat structures, namely glass panes, the conductors having a contact point in their connecting section, wherein one end of a connecting cable or another connection device is electrically and mechanically connected with a pad including a conductive fleece or double-sided conductive adhesive tape, wherein the connecting cable configured in this way is introduced into an encasement block which is open at one side and which includes a frame which surrounds the fleece or the conductive adhesive tape and which is provided with adhesive, wherein the surface of the conductive fleece which is laterally defined by the frame is matched to the area of the contact point in order to provide a contact connection between the contact point and the fleece surface through an adhesive joint between the frame and the flat structure, wherein the frame with the encasement element closes off the contact point in sealing fashion towards the ambient and a por

Abstract: A variable Z0 impedance method (“Variable Z0”) for designing and/or optimizing antenna systems. The method provides that the value of an antenna's feed system characteristic impedance or apparatus internal impedance (Z0) changes as a true variable quantity during the antenna system design or optimization methodology. The value is allowed to be determined by the methodology, because different values of Z0 result in different antenna system performance. It is applied to any set of performance objectives on any antenna system wherein apparatus internal or transmission line characteristic impedance is an explicit or implicit parameter. Variable Z0 is applied to any design or optimization methodology. Structures include Yagi-Uda arrays, Meander Monopoles, and transmission line Multi-Stub Matching Networks, and can incorporate Central Force Optimization or Biogeography Based Optimization or other optimization algorithms.

Abstract: Provided is a cable connector of the present invention includes: a wiring board with a signal transmission line; and a plug connector that is provided on one surface of the wiring board and that is electrically connected with the signal transmission line. The wiring board comprises a first conductor, an insulating material, and a second conductor laminated in this order. In a slit formed in the second conductor, the signal transmission line that is a part of the second conductor cut out from the second conductor is arranged at a predetermined distance from the second conductor. The second conductor and the signal transmission line are arranged on the same plane.

Abstract: An electronic device with an embedded three-dimensional antenna is disclosed. The electronic device includes a printed circuit board (PCB) and an embedded three-dimensional antenna. The embedded three-dimensional antenna includes a radiation element and a connection element. The connection element includes a first connection part and a second connection part. The first and second connection parts are coupled to the PCB, and utilized for transferring signals of the embedded three-dimensional antenna to the PCB. The first and second connection parts further clamp the PCB to attach the embedded three-dimensional antenna on the PCB.

Abstract: An antenna mount is provided including a contact pin having first and second distal ends, a barrel encasing the contact pin, a base encasing the barrel, a terminal lug press fit within a cross-section of the base, and a set screw receptacle disposed in a portion of the base for receiving a set screw to secure an antenna to the base. The first and second distal ends of the contact pin extend past first and second distal ends of the barrel, the first distal end of the contact pin extends past a first distal end of the base, and a second distal end of the base surrounds the second distal end of the pin.

Abstract: This disclosure provides a coaxial inspection connector that is connectable to and disconnectable from a receptacle, the receptacle including an external conductor, a fixed terminal, and a movable terminal that is in pressed contact with the fixed terminal from below. Housing includes an end portion that contacts the external conductor. A probe extends vertically in the end portion. The probe is insulated from the housing, and includes a plunger. The plunger includes a plunger body and a tip. The plunger body contacts the fixed terminal when the external conductor contacts the end portion. The tip is an insulating portion disposed at a lower end of the plunger. The tip pushes the movable terminal downward and separates the movable terminal from the fixed terminal when the external conductor contacts the end portion.

Abstract: An antenna mount is provided including a contact pin having first and second distal ends, a barrel encasing the contact pin, a base encasing the barrel, a terminal lug press fit within a cross-section of the base, and a set screw receptacle disposed in a portion of the base for receiving a set screw to secure an antenna to the base. The first and second distal ends of the contact pin extend past first and second distal ends of the barrel, the first distal end of the contact pin extends past a first distal end of the base, and a second distal end of the base surrounds the second distal end of the pin.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly (100) with antenna function comprising: an electrical connector (20) comprising a metal shell (21); a metal patch (30) connecting to the metal shell (20) and comprising a radiating element (32) and a connecting element (31); the connecting element connecting to the metal shell that serve as a grounding element; the radiating element, the connecting element, and the metal shell forming an antenna that serves as a medium for transmission and reception of electromagnetic signals.

Abstract: A compact continuous ground plane system is provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to an assembly for forming a continuous ground plane for an antenna having at least two elements configured to move relative to one another, the ground assembly including a first element having a housing, a plunger disposed within the housing, a second element, a wear plate coupled to the second element, and a spring disposed between the plunger and the housing, the spring configured to urge the plunger toward the wear plate, where the plunger is configured to be moved within the housing and to make electrical contact with the wear plate.

Abstract: An antenna mount comprising a front cylindrical mount, the front cylindrical mount having a threaded interior for installing an antenna; a flanged central portion; a base mount consisting of a hollow cylinder cut away along a longitudinal axis, leaving a half-circular cross section. The antenna mount can be installed by inserting it into an opening in the casing of a device and rotating the antenna mount until it abuts a stop stud.

Abstract: An electronic device accessory includes a housing containing electronic circuitry. A plug extends from the housing and the plug is configured to connect to a receptacle of the electronic device. A member is attached to the housing and is moveable with respect to the housing so as to physically interfere with connection of the plug with the receptacle of the electronic device.

Abstract: A battery-powered wireless transmitter for connecting to a musical instrument comprising an antenna; a cover comprising a well at one end and a first gear on one side of the well; a T-shaped plug having a horizontal section pivotably disposed in the well and a vertical section projecting out of the well, the plug comprising a spring member at one end of the horizontal section, a second gear on the other end of the horizontal section being urged by the spring member to mesh with the first gear, and an electrically conductive rod projecting out of the vertical section; and an adapter comprising an end socket. Pivoting the rod about the horizontal section by rotating the second gear about the fixed first gear will adjust an angle of the plug with respect to the cover and fix the angle after stopping the pivoting.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle is disclosed. The electrical receptacle includes a housing and at least one socket at least partially disposed within the housing and having at least a pair of entry ports. The at least one socket is controllable by a radio frequency signal. The electrical receptacle also includes an antenna at least partially disposed within the housing configured to at least receive the radio frequency signal used to control the at least one socket. The electrical receptacle further includes at least one tamper resistant device at least partially disposed within the housing. The at least one tamper resistant device is configured to block the entry ports unless a mating electrical plug is inserted into the at least one socket.

Abstract: An electric connector includes an electrically insulative housing, which has connector receiving chambers and an accommodation space arranged in a stack, metal terminals respectively mounted in the connector receiving chambers, the metal terminals each having a front contact end respectively extended to an insertion slot on the front side of each connector receiving chamber for the contact of an external electric connector and a rear bonding portion extended out of the bottom side of the electrically insulative housing for bonding to an external circuit board, and a Bluetooth device mounted in the accommodation space for receiving an external wireless signal, and a metal shield capped on the electrically insulative housing for EMI protection.

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: An antenna device comprises a base, a combination element, a fixing element, a rotation unit, and a radiation conductor. The base has a through hole and a bottom surface. The bottom surface has a plurality of pins, and the through hole is approximately parallel to the bottom surface. The combination element has a first blocking portion. The fixing element has an embedding surface, wherein the embedding surface is surrounded by a plurality of metal plates. The first blocking portion touches one terminal of the fixing element. The rotation unit has a second blocking portion, and the second blocking portion touches the other terminal of the fixing element. The other terminal of rotation unit pivoted at the radiation conductor. The fixing element wedges with close in the inner of the through hole of the base. Therefore, the antenna device is formed a firm structure.

Abstract: A system for connecting a plurality of antenna cables to a wireless card includes a header connector and a connector plug. The header connector includes a header connector housing and multiple terminal pairs positioned in the header connector housing, each terminal pair including a first terminal and a second terminal. Each terminal includes a connection surface for securing the terminal to a substrate. The connector plug houses and positions multiple antenna cable end portions, each including an inner conductor and an outer conductor. The connector plug is configured to be mated with the header connector such that each cable end portion mates with one of the terminal pairs of the header connector, the inner conductor of the cable end portion mating with the first terminal of the terminal pair, and the outer conductor of the cable end portion mating with the second terminal of the terminal pair.

Abstract: A system for connecting a plurality of antenna cables to a wireless card includes a header connector and a connector plug. The header connector includes a header connector housing and multiple terminal pairs positioned in the header connector housing, each terminal pair including a first terminal and a second terminal. Each terminal includes a connection surface for securing the terminal to a substrate. The connector plug houses and positions multiple antenna cable end portions, each including an inner conductor and an outer conductor. The connector plug is configured to be mated with the header connector such that each cable end portion mates with one of the terminal pairs of the header connector, the inner conductor of the cable end portion mating with the first terminal of the terminal pair, and the outer conductor of the cable end portion mating with the second terminal of the terminal pair.

Abstract: A system for connecting a plurality of antenna cables to a wireless card includes a header connector and a connector plug. The header connector includes a header connector housing and multiple terminal pairs positioned in the header connector housing, each terminal pair including a first terminal and a second terminal. Each terminal includes a connection surface for securing the terminal to a substrate. The connector plug houses and positions multiple antenna cable end portions, each including an inner conductor and an outer conductor. The connector plug is configured to be mated with the header connector such that each cable end portion mates with one of the terminal pairs of the header connector, the inner conductor of the cable end portion mating with the first terminal of the terminal pair, and the outer conductor of the cable end portion mating with the second terminal of the terminal pair.

Abstract: A connector has an insulating housing. The insulating housing has a mating body and a receiving body connected with the mating body. The mating body has a mating surface which defines at least one cavity. The receiving body defines a top surface, a bottom surface and a side surface. A first terminal has a first contacting portion positioned on the top surface and adapted for being connected with a first printed circuit board, and a first connecting portion protruding into the corresponding cavity. A second terminal has a second contacting portion also positioned on the top surface and a second connecting portion extending out of the side surface and adapted for being connected to a second printed circuit board. A third terminal has a third contacting portion also positioned on the top surface and an antenna-connecting portion extending out of the bottom surface for connecting an antenna device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the interface unit and allows using one of RJ-XX type connectors for simultaneously connecting an interface cable and RF antenna unit. Some embodiments of the present invention comprise means of reducing EM influence between said interface cable and RF antenna unit.

Abstract: An antenna mount comprising a front cylindrical mount, the front cylindrical mount having a threaded interior for installing an antenna; a flanged central portion; a base mount consisting of a hollow cylinder cut away along a longitudinal axis, leaving a half-circular cross section. The antenna mount can be installed by inserting it into an opening in the casing of a device and rotating the antenna mount until it abuts a stop stud.

Abstract: A dielectric connector, for coupling radio-frequency signals from a signal generating device disposed inside an explosion-proof housing to a signal receiving device arranged outside the housing. The connector is configured to be sealingly inserted in an opening in the housing, and adapted to receive, from the inside of the housing, at least one internal conducting member, and receive, from the outside of the housing, at least one external conducting member. At least one of the conducting members is partly inserted in the connector and reactive (capacitive and/or inductive) coupling and galvanic separation is provided between the signal generating device and the signal receiving device. A combination of strong reactive coupling and secure operation in hazardous environments is enabled through the dielectric connector according to the present invention.

Abstract: An antenna mount comprising a front cylindrical mount, the front cylindrical mount having a threaded interior for installing an antenna; a flanged central portion; a base mount consisting of a hollow cylinder cut away along a longitudinal axis, leaving a half-circular cross section. The antenna mount can be installed by inserting it into an opening in the casing of a device and rotating the antenna mount until it abuts a stop stud.

Abstract: A device for mounting an antenna on a vehicle body and for coupling cables through a hole in the body with the roof antenna the device has a base plate outside the body connected with the roof antenna at the hole in the vehicle body and a connector mount. Body plugs and/or sockets are mounted or formed on the connector mount and provided on ends of the cables. Complementary antenna sockets and/or plugs for the connector mount are provided on the base plate. The antenna sockets and/or plugs are connected with electrical or electronic components of the roof antenna so that the connector mount is connectable before, during, or after mounting of the antenna with the complementary antenna plugs and/or sockets.

Abstract: A flexible printed circuit (FPC) onto which an antenna has been formed is electrically connected to a printed circuit board (PCB) by sandwiching the FPC between the PCB and a resilient biasing member that is held in position relative to the PCB by a frame or retaining member. The biasing member may be a soft, flexible material that operates across a broad temperature range.

Abstract: A wireless communication device is disclosed. The wireless communication device comprises a body; and an input/output port installed on a side of said body and electrically connected to an antenna connecting portion of a communication module installed in said body. Thus, the input/output port of the wireless communication device also functions as the antenna.

Abstract: A connector for antenna includes a hollow casing having a flange and an annular protrusion extending inward from an inner periphery thereof. A plurality of notches are defined through the annular protrusion. A terminal has a first end inserted into the first end of the casing and a stop ring is mounted on the terminal to seal the first end of the casing. A C-shaped spring member is mounted on the terminal and including a C-shaped body and two legs which are engaged with the notches of the annular protrusion. The C-shaped body is located between the flange and the annular protrusion. The spring member is well positioned so that it is not rotated when the antenna is rotated and no noise is generated.

Abstract: A cable antenna assembly (1) connecting with an electronic device via a connector (5) includes a connecting portion (4), a rotating portion (3) rotatably mounted on the connecting portion, and a cable antenna element (9) including a coaxial cable (6) including an inner conductor (62), an inner insulator, an outer conductor (61) and an outer insulator (60), and a grounding sleeve (7) surrounding the coaxial cable and inserted between an inner and an outer rings (30a) and (30b) of the rotating portion. The grounding sleeve defines a fixing hole (71) for connecting with the outer conductor of the coaxial cable and a slot (70) for making the fixing hole elastically expand when the coaxial cable is inserted and then elastically contract for securely fixing the coaxial cable.

Abstract: An antenna mount comprising a front cylindrical mount, the front cylindrical mount having a threaded interior for installing an antenna; a flanged central portion; a base mount consisting of a hollow cylinder cut away along a longitudinal axis, leaving a half-circular cross section. The antenna mount can be installed by inserting it into an opening in the casing of a device and rotating the antenna mount until it abuts a stop stud.

Abstract: Integrated unit (1) having a connector (3) mounted on a printed circuit (2), the connector having a support (4) in which are placed a first blade (5) and a second blade (10) linked to the printed circuit, the first blade having on an upper side (8) of the support, an extension (7) forming an antenna (6). This first blade is preferably formed by the metallisation of the plastic support. The second blade comes into contact with the first blade. The support has a cavity (18) to receive a coaxial plug (25) and thus to switch the connection between the first and second blades, for a new connection between this second blade and the coaxial plug.

Abstract: A shielded antenna connector includes an insulating housing defining an electrical terminal receiving cavity therein, an electrical terminal received in the terminal receiving cavity, and a shield covering the insulating housing. A receiving space is formed between the shield and the insulating housing and configured to receive an antenna. The electrical terminal has a contact portion extending upwardly into the receiving space to electrically contact the antenna. Latch means is defined between the shield and the insulating housing for securing the shield to the insulating housing firmly. A pair of elastic pressing pieces is defined in the shield and slopes into the receiving space to compress the antenna tightly.

Abstract: A contacting device, especially for an antenna amplifier in an automotive application to contact an antenna on a windshield or rear window of the vehicle has a lever-like contact element in the form of a strap or stirrup and bends lying in a plane and bearing upon the surfaces and bridging between them.

Abstract: A radar assembly comprises a ground plane, a plurality of clips inserted into the ground plane, and a plurality of strips. At least one first strip is provided on a first subset of the clips. The first strip has a plurality of radiating elements and a first plurality of slots. At least one second strip is provided on a second subset of the clips and on the at least one first strip. The second strip has a plurality of radiating elements and a second plurality of slots that mate with the slots of the at least one first strip.

Abstract: Disclosed is a micro-plug and socket connector that is suitable for mounting on a printed circuit board and that has a plastic housing including a fastening surface with soldering portions for mounting on the surface of the printed circuit board, a plug receiving opening having an inner contact region for the receiving and contacting a pin contact, and an outer contact terminal. The inner contact region, the outer contact terminal, the soldering portions and the electrically conductive connections provided therebetween are formed of metallized portions on the plastic housing.

Abstract: A connection terminal unit for an antenna, which is connected to a connection terminal of the antenna, comprises a connection cord which feeds power to the antenna and transmits a signal received by the antenna, a terminal portion having a first end attached to one end of the connection cord and a second end, and a mold member formed to cover the terminal portion and a part of the connection cord, and the mold member has a thin-plate bottom portion and a plurality of island-shaped portions molded integrally with the bottom portion and spaced at appropriate intervals, and the second end of the terminal portion is exposed from the bottom portion.

Abstract: A coaxial feedthrough connector for connecting an RF signal through a wall in a hazardous environment and particularly to an antenna. The connector has a base with an axial passage. A coaxial transmission line extends through the passage and a nonconductive, preferably silicone sealing compound fills at least a longitudinal segment of the passage and sealingly engages both the transmission line and the interior surface of the passage. A sealant is used that is approved for use at the location in a hazardous environment where it will be used.

Abstract: A non-lock detector switch is provided on or near an adapter to be switched by a connector plug when the connector plug with memory function unit is coupled to the adapter having an antenna for accessing to the memory function unit. Accordingly, connection state of each connector can be directly and simultaneously detected by the switching operation of the detector switch at a time preceding a little from a time when the antenna detects the memory function unit just having closed to a position opposed to the antenna. This is useful for exactly and detecting without delay the complete coupling state of each one of a number of adapters in distinction from the incomplete coupling state of any one of adapters.

Abstract: Electrical connector housings are formed of a conductive loaded resin-based material which provides superior protection from EMI and RFI by absorbing such interfering signals. The conductive loaded resin-based material comprises micron conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination thereof, in a base resin host. The percentage by weight of the conductive powder(s), conductive fiber(s), or a combination thereof is between about 20% and 40% of the weight of the conductive loaded resin-based material. The micron conductive powders are formed from non-metals, such as carbon, graphite, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from metals such as stainless steel, nickel, copper, silver, that may also be metallic plated, or the like, or from a combination of non-metal, plated, or in combination with, metal powders. The micron conductor fibers preferably are of nickel plated carbon fiber, stainless steel fiber, copper fiber, silver fiber, or the like.

Abstract: A connection terminal unit for an antenna, which is connected to a connection terminal of the antenna, comprises a connection cord which feeds power to the antenna and transmits a signal received by the antenna, a terminal portion having a first end attached to one end of the connection cord and a second end, and a mold member formed to cover the terminal portion and a part of the connection cord, and the mold member has a thin-plate bottom portion and a plurality of island-shaped portions molded integrally with the bottom portion and spaced at appropriate intervals, and the second end of the terminal portion is exposed from the bottom portion.

Abstract: A radar assembly comprises a ground plane, a plurality of clips inserted into the ground plane, and a plurality of strips. At least one first strip is provided on a first subset of the clips. The first strip has a plurality of radiating elements and a first plurality of slots. At least one second strip is provided on a second subset of the clips and on the at least one first strip. The second strip has a plurality of radiating elements and a second plurality of slots that mate with the slots of the at least one first strip.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved metal shielding mask for a connector having an antenna, comprising a hollow metal shielding mask formed of an upper sheet portion and a lateral sheet portion, wherein an antenna is formed by extending a predefined length of a metal plate in a vertical or horizontal direction from a predetermined position at a lower end of a side of the upper sheet portion, a signal feeding terminal for the antenna of the metal shielding masks formed of an I shaped extension portion which is externally extended from a top end of a side of the upper sheet portion along one end of the antenna, and a ground terminal for the metal shielding is formed of a plurality of I shaped extension portions which are respectively extended externally from both sides of the lateral sheet portion as the metal shielding mask is bent.

Abstract: A system and a method for protecting a connector and a body of a wireless adapter with a geometrical loop antenna. The loop antenna folds over the body of the wireless adapter to protect the connector and the body. The wireless adapter may be used to connect a peripheral device to a host device. The body of the wireless adapter includes a body stop operable for receiving the loop antenna. The system may also include a cap for protecting the connector of the wireless adapter. In this instance, the loop antenna folds over the cap to lock the cap in place on the connector. A cap may also be integrated into the distal end of the loop antenna.

Abstract: A printed circuit antenna for applications in electronic devices with wireless transmission abilities. The printed circuit antenna contains a substrate and a connector. Both surfaces of the substrate have a feed line, a feed section and a radiation section for wireless transmissions. The connector connects the substrate to an electronic device, with one end having a surface connecting to the substrate and the other end connecting to the electronic device. The connecting plane has an annular concave area in its central region, separating the connecting plane into two connecting regions. This can increase the connection area between the connector and the substrate to avoid breakings and/or departure.

Abstract: A method of making a switch-equipped coaxial connector comprises the steps of stamping a pair of switching members from a metal sheet, bending the stamped switching members to complete the switching members, press-fitting the switching members into separate housing sections, assembling the housing sections so as to connect the switching members, and providing an outer conductor over said housing sections.

Abstract: A choke coupled coaxial connector includes a hybrid transmission line center conductor including an open-circuited transmission line having one-quarter electrical wavelength, which presents an effective short-circuit at a gap in the center conductor structure. The choke coupled connector also includes an open-circuited hybrid transmission line outer conductor also one quarter-wavelength long, which presents an effective short-circuit in a gap in the outer conductor structure. According to an aspect of the invention, certain interior surfaces of the connector are coated with dielectric to prevent galvanic contact and for reduced mating forces. According to another aspect of the invention, the male and female portions of the choke coupled coaxial connector are prevented from rotating. In a particularly advantageous embodiment, an array of choke coupled coaxial connectors.

Abstract: The invention is to provide an antenna holding device, capable of achieving easy assembly and enlarging freedom in the assembling process. An antenna can be held by a screw so as to be mounted onto an antenna holder. The antenna holder is mounted onto a main body case by the outserting mount method. The main body case is provided with a groove, capable of holding an antenna terminal by itself. According to the configuration, freedom in the order of assembling process can be enlarged, and the process can be divided into smaller steps. Furthermore, operativity in assembly can be improved.

Abstract: An antenna detent and latching mechanism (300) for coupling to a radiotelephone and mating with a radiotelephone antenna stem (200) is provided. The antenna detent and latching mechanism (300) includes a bottom plate (380) for mounting the mechanism in the radiotelephone, a bearing plate (360) coupled to the bottom plate, a detent follower (373) coupled to the bearing plate (360) and engaging a plurality of detents (366, 368, 370) in the bearing plate (360), and a detent spring (374) coupled to the detent follower (373) and providing force against the detent follower (373). The detent spring (374) is preferably a substantially flat leaf spring. The detent follower (373) preferably has a plurality of detent spring contact surfaces (377, 378). The detent spring (374) may be supplemented with additional detent springs (375).

Abstract: A handheld computer is provided including a housing and a device slot formed into the housing. The device slot is configured to receive an elongated member. The flex member includes an internal structure to allow the elongated member to bend, while supporting the elongated member from yielding.

Abstract: A locking connector for an antenna cable includes a female socket member and a male member axially insertable into the socket member. A catch is formed on a radially outwardly extending collar of the socket member. A flexible latching finger is secured to the male member and has a hook at the free end. The hook is adapted to cam over and lockingly engage the catch when the male member is inserted axially into the socket member. A finger stop limits radially outward flexing of the finger away from the catch to prevent overstressing of the finger.