Abstract: An improved electronic receptacle connector with portions thereof formed from an electrically conductive polymer is disclosed. A conductive polymer front face enables improved device aesthetics and can discharge electrostatic energy from a plug before it is mated with the connector. A conductive polymer housing with internal ground structures may provide electromagnetic interference shielding and improved data transfer speed.

Abstract: A solar panel assembly attachment apparatus is provided. In another aspect, a single piece and entirely metallic grounding clip is employed. A further aspect includes a clip or fastener which provides both frame grounding and a frame-to-strut attachment. In still another aspect, a grounding clip having barbs is linearly slid onto a solar panel frame and the clip additionally includes one or more flexible wings which are removably snap-fit into a slot of an elongated and rigid strut.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly having shielded cage assembly with at least one port for receiving modules, and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In one embodiment, the modules comprise SFP-type (small form-factor pluggable) modules, and the shielded cage assembly comprises an EMI shield member that is disposed at a port opening for the electrical connector assembly. In one variant, the EMI shield member can be disposed on the electrical connector cage assembly without the need for secondary processing techniques such as soldering, or resistance welding. This is accomplished via for example the utilization of mechanical snap features.

Abstract: A cable connecting configuration electrically connects cables with a terminal attached to one end of each of the cables. The cable connecting configuration has a contact section having a contact surface parallel to a longitudinal direction of the cables. In a state that the cables are connected to each other, the contact section of each of the terminals is provided to face each other having an overlapping range in the longitudinal direction, with the facing direction being a direction perpendicular to the contact surface of the contact section. Between the contact surfaces, there is a metal elastic member, which can be elastically displaced in the facing direction within the overlapping range. The terminal is held by the housing such that the contact sections tightly press the elastic member in the facing direction, and thereby the terminals are electrically connected via the elastic member.

Abstract: A conductive gasket includes a deformable contact region configured to provide compressive contact between the mounting surface of a connector (e.g., a right-angle micro-D connector) and a grounded surface of the substrate (e.g., PCB). A fastener region extends from the deformable contact region and is configured to align with a mounting region of the connector. A keep-out zone is provided adjacent to the deformable contact region and the fastener region and is configured to allow the pins of the connector to pass therethrough.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly having shielded cage assembly with at least one port for receiving modules, and methods of manufacture and use thereof. In one embodiment, the modules comprise SFP-type (small form-factor pluggable) modules, and the shielded cage assembly comprises an EMI shield member that is disposed at a port opening for the electrical connector assembly. In one variant, the EMI shield member can be disposed on the electrical connector cage assembly without the need for secondary processing techniques such as soldering, or resistance welding. This is accomplished via for example the utilization of mechanical snap features.

Abstract: An electronic communications equipment chassis has a panel with an aperture for receiving a connector module having at least one female jack. A plurality of elongate members of conductive material are attached to the panel, project into the aperture and form an EMI shield around the connector module.

Abstract: A solderable electric contact terminal includes; an insulating foam rubber having a predetermined volume; an insulating non-foam rubber coating layer adhered to the insulating foam rubber such that the insulating non-foam rubber encloses the insulating foam rubber; and a heat resistant polymer film having inner surface adhered to the insulating non-foam rubber coating layer such that the heat resistant polymer film encloses the insulating non-foam rubber coating layer, and outer surface on which a metal layer is integrally formed.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes a conductive layer provided on an outer surface of a housing, a conductive member provided inside the housing, and a connecting component attached to the housing. The housing is provided with a through hole which causes the inside of the housing to communicate with the outside. The connecting component has conductivity, and is provided with a major diameter section and a minor diameter section. The major diameter section is formed larger than the through hole, is opposed to the conductive layer from outside the housing, and is electrically connected to the conductive layer. The minor diameter section is formed smaller than the through hole, is inserted in the through hole to reach the inside of the housing, and is electrically connected to the conductive member.

Abstract: An EMI system is provided for use with an optical transceiver module. The EMI system comprises an EMI collar that is secured about the housing of the transceiver module. The EMI collar is configured such that when the collar is secured to the module housing and the module is contained within a cage, features on the EMI collar provide electrically conductive pathways between the module housing and the cage.

Abstract: An EMI gasket takes the form of a formed conductive shroud that completely encircles a metal shielding cage. The shroud has an opening that is surrounded by a plurality of sides and the shroud contains a base portion that has slits formed in a leading edge thereof. The slits define a plurality of spring arms or contacts that are bent in opposing directions so that some of the spring arms extend up and out into contact with a faceplate inserted over the shielding cage and the remaining spring arms extend down and into the shielding cage interior to contact a module inserted therein.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly includes a cage member configured for mounting in an opening in a panel. The cage member has at least one compartment for receiving a pluggable electrical component therein. An EMI gasket is mounted externally on the cage member. The EMI gasket includes a dielectric carrier holding a plurality of electrically conductive springs that are configured to engage the panel when the cage member is mounted in the opening in the panel.

Abstract: The present invention prevents noise attributed to an electromagnetic wave by reducing a high-frequency impedance at the connection between a microphone case and a connection plug of an output cable.

Abstract: A contact device for enhancing the conductance of an electrical connection which includes two conductors (21 and 23) in contact with each other essentially including an interposed conductive element arranged between the two contact surfaces (22 and 24) of the two conductors (21 and 23) of the connection. The interposed conductive element is made of electrically conductive foam (10) which includes one or more materials with high porosity and deformability so as to reduce the electrical resistance of the connection.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly comprising a first housing configured to receive a first electrical connector and a second housing configured to receive a second electrical connector. The first electrical connector may be configured to be placed in a mated position with the second electrical connector so as to provide an electrical signal pathway therebetween when in the mated position. The electrical connector assembly may also comprise a shield comprising a plurality of biased members configured to provide electrical connectivity between the first housing and the second housing when the first electrical connector is in the mated position with the second electrical connector.

Abstract: A spring contact sheet (1) for the transfer of current between two components (10,11) of an electrochemical battery (21) has a sheet (2) with a number of spring tabs (3) bent out of the plane of the sheet (8). The invention allows good spring characteristics to be achieved with a high number of contacts per unit of surface at the same time, in that at least two of the spring tabs (3a,3b) are arranged and/or formed such that the bending moments (M) generated by each of the spring tabs (3a, 3b) in the plane of the sheet (8), when a force acts on the tips of the tabs (5) in a direction perpendicular to the plane of the sheet (8), are at least partially mutually eliminated.

Abstract: A ground terminal capable of being downsized and having good electrical connectability with a chassis. The ground terminal includes a ground terminal body formed into an annular shape as viewed in plan, and at least one connection portion formed integrally with the ground terminal body, the connection portion being bendable and extending from an inner circumference of the ground terminal body toward the center of the ground terminal. When a mounting screw used to mount a printed board mounted with the ground terminal to a chassis is inserted into the annular ground terminal body and a mounting hole of the printed board, the connection portion of the ground terminal is bent in the mounting hole to be brought in contact with the chassis.

Abstract: A low-cost noise suppressive technology using a general connector, reliably grounding to a shielding sheath of shielded cable at a low impedance by simple structure. The structure comprises conductive shielding covers attached to a chassis to enclose both sides of the second connector of non-shielded type at a tip of the shielded cable connected to the first connector mounted on the chassis and are fixed in a state to mate each other. Gaskets made of elastic material are respectively attached to inside of each shielding covers and made of conductive material being in electrical contact with the shielding cover. The gaskets are elastically contacted and conducted with the shielding sheath at an exposed portion of the shielded cable when the shielding covers are attached to the chassis to enclose the second connector and are fixed in the state to mate each other.

Abstract: A gasket comprises an edge, a first end and a second end bounding the edge, and a plurality of slits spaced between the first and second ends. At least some of the slits are at one or more oblique angles to the edge. Therefore, a reduced risk of snagging is present when mating one gasket with another with a sliding motion. A method for installing a first electronic device adjacent to a second electronic device comprises coupling a first gasket to the first electronic device and coupling a second gasket to the second electronic device. The first device is placed near the second device such that the first and second gaskets contact with a sliding motion. When in contact, the slits of the first gasket are not parallel with the slits of the second gasket.

Abstract: An electromagnetic gasket (110) combines a compressible substrate (300, 504/504′, 804) carrying a conductive material (302, 502, 802) and a hook-and-loop fastener (114/304, 400/504/504′, 804) to provide both the mechanical function of removably mounting a door (102) on a cabinet (100) and the electromagnetic function of shielding against EMI emissions even if the door becomes warped.

Abstract: Disclosed are devices for shielding one or more connection ports from electromagnetic interference emissions. In one embodiment, the device includes a conformal member having a proximal aperture, a distal aperture, and a channel extending therethrough. The distal aperture has a maximum cross-sectional dimension that is less than about one half of a cutoff wavelength, thereby forming a waveguide for attenuating EMI signals that have a wavelength greater than a predetermined cutoff wavelength. In another embodiment, the conformable member includes first conformable element and a second conformable element. The conformable elements, when mated, form a proximal aperture, a distal aperture, and a channel extending therethrough having substantially the dimensional characteristics described above.

Abstract: The object of the invention is a device and an elongated EMI gasket (20) made for an electroconductive wire, used for its EMI shiekding (electromagnetic interference). The EMI gasket (20) comprises, on a first plane, a bending portion (23a, 23b) that forms a first flat part (23) for attaching the EMI gasket (20) to a device to be EMI shielded so that the EMI gasket touches the device to be EMI shielded with its surface, which is according to said first plane. Typically, the attachment is carried out by pushing the EMI gasket (20) into a groove (26) adapted in connection with the joint to be EMI sealed. EMI tightness is achieved by pressing together parts (21, 22) of the device to be EMI shielded, whereupon the EMI gasket (20) attached in between them forms an electric contact at short distances between said parts.

Abstract: The present invention is electromagnetic interference containment apparatus. In one embodiment, a layer of compressible material is disposed between an electromagnetic interference source and a bulkhead coupled to the electromagnetic interference source. The layer of compressible material has a first thickness and a second thickness. A first layer of conductive material is disposed on the back side of the layer of compressible material and is electrically coupled to the electromagnetic interference source. The first layer of conductive material is for absorbing electromagnetic emissions from the electromagnetic interference source. A second layer of conductive material is disposed on the front side of the layer of compressible material and is electrically coupled to the first layer of conductive material. The second layer of conductive material is for electrically contacting the bulkhead and for conducting the electromagnetic emissions to the bulkhead.

Abstract: A repeater, useable for connecting switches in a data communication network, is provided in a distributed and/or modular fashion. The repeater includes a plurality of separate and distinct components or modules connected to or at least partially housed in, the various switches which the repeater modules couple. Preferably, the repeater autodetects and/or autoconfigures some or all aspects of repeater operations, such as detecting and/or configuring in response to appropriate or approved cable-type connections. A conductive, sealing member on a cable connector substantially reduces or eliminates EMI.

Abstract: An EMI gasket is provided for installing about a generally rectangular mating plug portion of a connector defined by opposite minor sides and opposite major sides. The gasket is generally rectangular to define opposite minor sides and opposite major sides thereof corresponding to the minor and major sides, respectively, of the mating plug portion. The EMI gasket, in an unstressed condition, has a generally bow-tie configuration with the major sides thereof bowed inwardly. Therefore, the major sides of the gasket are biased against the major sides of the plug portion when the gasket is installed on the plug portion.

Abstract: A connector for sending power to an IC-chip thru four pressed joints in series includes a solid conductive block having a top surface with a first pair of spaced-apart channels and a bottom surface with a second pair of spaced apart channels. The connector also includes a first springy contact having a center section which touches the top surface of the block in the space between the first pair of channels, and having two ends which are held by the first pair of channels. The connector further includes a second springy contact having a center section which touches the bottom surface of the block in the space between the second pair of channels, and having two ends which are held by the second pair of channels.

Abstract: An RF emissions shield for grounding a chassis to an associated connector mounted on a backplane includes a shield body, mounting means for securing the shield body to the backplane, and grounding means for electrically connecting the shield body to the connector. At least one spring member is integral with the shield body and is adapted to engage the chassis such that the spring member is biased against the chassis. Preferably, the at least one spring member includes a plurality of curved, resilient fingers extending from an edge of the shield body. The mounting means may include an aperture defined in the shield body, the aperture sized and configured to receive the connector such that at least an engagement portion of the shield body along the aperture engages the connector.

Abstract: System for attaching an electric terminal connector to an element, including a threaded rod being one of, integral with, or fixed to the element and a nut, provided with a clamping washer adapted to clamp a terminal connector on one of, the element, or an electrically conductive member attached to the element. The clamping washer has a surface thereon adapted to be positioned across a surface on a terminal connector. The surfaces across from a terminal connector and the clamping washer are rotatable relative to each other without unscrewing the nut.

Abstract: An electrical enclosure having an improved sealing and shielding component and a method of manufacturing such an enclosure is provided. In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, a wire mesh is positioned against the surface of the enclosure. While the wire mesh is being positioned against the enclosure surface, a foam is formed on the enclosure surface adjacent the wire mesh. The foam generally adheres to the enclosure surface and holds the wire mesh in place. In accordance with one aspect of the invention, the foam has a height equal to or greater than the height of the wire mesh. The improved sealing and shielding components can, for example, improve the sealing and shielding of the electrical enclosure as compared to conventional electrical enclosures. The present electrical enclosure may, for example, also reduce the cost of manufacturing electrical enclosures.

Abstract: An substrate support pedestal having an RF contact assembly that utilizes a canted spring to make electrical connection to the cathode. The canted spring has coils that are tilted in one direction and joined end to end to form a doughnut shape. Such a spring creates multiple parallel self-loading electrical connections via the turns of the spring. The turns act like electrical wires to ensure reliable RF electrical energy transfer. The canted spring contact of the present invention allows for flat contact between the pedestal and the chuck.

Abstract: A conductive bridge receivable between confronting surfaces of electrical contacts to be electrically joined with one another provides a low-resistance union and resistance to mechanical and conductive deterioration when used in accordance with the disclosed method. The bridge includes electrically conductive component portions dispersed along the lateral expanse between the confronting surfaces, presenting conduction regions on each of two opposed sides of the bridge, positioned to provide a plurality of contact points which face each of the confronting contacts. The conduction regions on one of the sides are electrically communicative across the bridge to ones on the opposed side thereof, thereby providing a plurality of spaced-apart, discrete conductive conduits through which electricity may be conducted between the confronting contacts.

Abstract: An electrical conductor establishes electrical contact between planar faces of a first terminal and a second terminal. The connector includes a resilient contact plate disposed between the faces, and locking assembly for retaining the terminals in engagement. A sealing gasket may be included, and the connector may be configured to join a number of separate wire pairs.

Abstract: A member for securing conduction for being placed between connecting elements of a connector has a sheet made of an insulating, elastic material and at least one conductive chip embedded in said sheet. The sheet is made electrically conductive between both surfaces by means of said at least one conductive chip. Since the member for securing conduction has a sheet made of an insulating, elastic material and at least one conductive chip embedded in the sheet, the member for securing conduction is applicable to both a flat conductive surface and a curved conductive surface. The member for securing conduction can easily correspond with various sizes of connectors and has a sufficient durability to be repeatedly used.

Abstract: Radio noise in an automotive vehicle is suppressed by grounding the hood of the automotive vehicle with a conductive washer. The conductive washer is concave and is disposed around a rivet used to pivot a hood hinge component to a body hinge component. When the rivet is set, the hinge components compress the washer so as to permanently load the washer to thereby ensure continuous grounding of the hood to the body. Preferably, the rivet is coated with a dry lubricant, such as TEFLON.RTM., which does not flow away from the rivet to interfere with electrical contact between the washer and hinge components.

Abstract: A flowmeter alignment device comprises an alignment ring affixed to an end of a flowmeter flowtube and having spring fingers to engage the circumference of a pipe flange raised face. In another embodiment a flowmeter alignment device comprises a semicircular or other arcuate body affixed to the flowtube end, the arcuate body adapted to mate with the circumference of a pipe flange raised face. The arcuate body is shaped to permit lateral installation and removal of the flowtube from a mating pipe flange. In still another embodiment an alignment ring is adapted also for use as an electrical grounding ring for electromagnetic flowmeters, or as an orifice plate for differential pressure-based flowmeters.

Abstract: An electrical mating connector has a basic body of an insulating material with a collar surrounding the plug-in region of the contact elements, the basic body being provided with a conductive coating for the purpose of shielding and that an interposed, elastic, conductive seal is provided for connecting the coating to a printed circuit board.

Abstract: An arrangement for establishing electrical contact in joints, and a method of producing the arrangement. The arrangement comprises an electric contact making device which is enclosed in a joint between two metal surfaces between which electrical contact shall be established. The joint and the contact making device are held together and protected by plastic material. The arrangement is produced by applying pressure to the joint so that the surface penetrating devices of the contact making device will spring, and by converting the plastic material from a fluid state to a solid state while maintaining the pressure, so that the resilient biassing effect of the surface penetrating devices against the metal surfaces will be made permanent in the arrangement.

Abstract: An electrical interconnect is described which is a structure comprising a polymer matrix of a microstructure of nodes separated by void spaces and being interconnected by fibrils. The nodes are generally aligned elongated columns and have conductive particles embedded in them. The void spaces may be filled with a nonconductive adhesive.

Abstract: In a contact apparatus (4) for providing an electrical contact (1) between two flatly overlapping, current carrying conductor elements, particularly in the form of conducting bars and flat plates, the contact apparatus (4) being positioned and compressed between the conductive elements, and at least one resiliently compressible contact element along with at least one support element located adjacent the contact element for the purpose of limiting the compression of the at least one contact element, the at least one contact element and the at least one support element, in order to attain a flexible match to variable connector geometries, are shaped as separate contact modules (5a-d) and support modules (6a-d) which may be combined together.

Abstract: A wafer-like insert has a plurality of holes therein which correspond to pins of an electrical connector. The wafer includes contacts for making electrical connection to the pins, connector shell or electrical components. In such manner, the wafer can be used for a wide variety of purposes such as conditioning signals carried by the pins and grounding selected pin(s) to each other and/or the connector shell. The wafer can be installed in any common electrical connector pair without prior modification or preparation of the connectors and without impairing the normal fit or function of the mated connector pair.

Abstract: The present disclosure sets forth a unique contact structure for a separable electrical connector for carrying relatively high levels of current at high frequency in a high temperature environment. The contact utilizes a high loading spring design which permits a relatively low resistance and low inductance contact element. The contact element takes either of two forms. One form being a multiple wire spring formed in an open helical pattern and the other being a number of c-shaped contact elements arranged in concentric circles on a thin disk.

Abstract: An electric lamp is provided including a sealed outer glass envelope having an arc tube therein supported from the stem of the outer glass envelope by a support frame. The support frame is attached to the stem by a stem clip to which the support frame is welded. An inert refractory fibrous material is disposed between the stem and the stem clip to provide resiliency and a friction fit therebetween.

Abstract: An annular electrical terminal member 14 adapted to reduce resistance at a contact interface between two electrical articles has a fastener receiving aperture 16 extending therethrough, an inner edge 22 adjacent the fastener receiving aperture 16 and an outer edge 28 extending circumferentially therearound. A plurality of slots 26 are spaced around the annular section, the slots 26 defining therebetween respective spring sections 32 in an annular array. Each of the spring sections includes a respective protrusion 34 extending from one major surface thereof, the protrusion having a crest portion 36, the respective crest portions 36 being disposed substantially in a common plane. The crest portions 36 comprise a contact interface for electrical engagement with a common conductive surface 38 of the first electrical article 60. The other terminal major surface has an array of surface portions engageable by a second electrical article.

Abstract: An electrical connector has an electrically non-conductive outer housing and connector members recessed in one end of the housing. Electromagnetic interference shielding is provided by members surrounding the components within the housing including an electrically conductive grommet circularly contacting conductive braid on the cable to which the connector is attached and a sleeve which surrounds the wires within the housing and extends axially to the connector end. One of the connector prongs is designated as the ground prong and is electrically attached to the sleeve. Embodiments accommodating three and four wires are disclosed.