Abstract: A connector is provided with a connecting member including a contact point portion, a housing for holding the connecting member and a protecting member displaceable with respect to the connecting member to a protection position for protecting the contact point portion and a connection position for bringing the contact point portion into contact with a circuit board. The housing includes a lock portion for holding the protecting member at the protection position.

Abstract: Provided herein are high energy ion beam generator systems and methods that provide low cost, high performance, robust, consistent, uniform, low gas consumption and high current/high-moderate voltage generation of neutrons and protons. Such systems and methods find use for the commercial-scale generation of neutrons and protons for a wide variety of research, medical, security, and industrial processes.

Abstract: A pressure reading assembly including a housing defining a conduit configured to transmit bodily fluid therethrough and a receiving tube having a first opening and an inner cylindrical surface. The pressure reading assembly further includes a sensing apparatus which includes a sensor disposed on a substrate and an engagement member including a generally columnar sealing member configured to engage an inner cylindrical surface of a receiving tube within the housing connected to the substrate about the sensor. The sealing member defines an axial bore extending from a proximal end to a distal end and includes an outer sealing surface defining one or more engaging elements configured to non-adhesively engage the inner cylindrical surface of the receiving tube to resist removal of the sensor assembly so that a pre-sterilized sensor assembly can be removed from a clean sealed packaging and joined directly with the housing.

Abstract: The electric connector includes a housing having an opening and a bottom, the housing being formed at the bottom with a recess, at least one electric terminal projecting through a bottom of the recess into the housing, and a seal composed of light-curing resin, the seal at least partially filling the recess therewith for hermetically sealing the electric terminal.

Abstract: A stranded canted coil spring for electrical contact between adjoining elements is disclosed. The spring is formed from a stranded wire having coils that define a toroid.

Abstract: A minute connector with a first connecting member and a second connecting member. The first connecting member has a first conductive portion disposed at each of the bottom surface of a plurality of recessing portions set at an insulative first substrate connected to first ends, and first contacts made of first carbon nanotube bundles protruding from the surface of a first substrate at second ends. The second connecting member has second contacts made of second carbon nanotube bundles connected to second conductive portions disposed at each of the bottom surface of recessing portions set at an insulative second substrate corresponding to each of the first contacts at first ends. Each of the first carbon nanotubes contacts between the second carbon nanotubes with each other in an overlapping manner at the state that the first contacts are contacted with each of the corresponding second contacts.

Abstract: The high conductivity energy-saving clamping device comprises a clamp and a cable fixed upon the clamp. Inside the cable, the conductive material protrudes and is set on the juncture of the clamp and the external conductor. When the clamp is connected to the external conductor, the conductive material and the external conductor contact and meet. This invention possesses the following advantages: it simplifies the production technology, lessens raw materials needed for production and hence saves resources and cost by the direct contact of the conductive material and the external conductor; moreover, due to the increase of conductive contact area, it enhances the electrical conductivity by 10% to 15% compared to those common clamps which use tooth-like conductive parts to connect the external conductor. Meanwhile, the invention greatly decreases environmental pollution by omitting the plating process of tooth-like conductive parts.

Abstract: An electronic device includes a main body and a data cable. The main body includes a number of exposed first conductive members. The data cable includes a first data port and a second data port. The first data port is capable of being connected to an external electronic device. The second data port includes a suction cup and a plurality of second conductive members mounted within the suction cup and electrically connected to the first data port. Each second conductive member corresponds to one first conductive member. When the first data port is electrically connected to the external electronic device, and the suction cup is adhered to the main body to cause each of the second conductive members to contact the corresponding first conductive member, the electronic device is capable of sharing data with the external electronic device.

Abstract: A conductor connection structure includes a cable including a stranded conductor composed of twisted plural wire conductors, and an insulating layer formed around the perimeter of the stranded conductor, the cable being connected to a male terminal member; a female terminal including a protruding portion formed by causing the stranded conductor to protrude from the insulating layer at an end of the cable, the female terminal being formed in a cylindrical shape by widening the center of an end of the protruding portion to make the protruding portion hollow, to insert the male terminal member into the protruding portion; and a fastening member slidably provided around the perimeter of the female terminal, to tighten the female terminal when connected to the male terminal member, to fasten the male terminal member.

Abstract: A plurality of separately powered data interface circuits, a controller circuit, and power switch circuits that collectively enable a supply of power to only one of the data interface circuits and disable the supply of power to the other data interface circuits. Alternatively, the separately powered circuits need not be data interface circuits.

Abstract: A contact includes a conductive portion, a wire-receiving portion and a bundle of wound wires. The conductive portion has a compliant portion extending from a first end thereof. The compliant portion is configured to be positioned in an opening of a panel. The wire-receiving portion has a wire-receiving channel provided thereon. The bundle of wound wires is mounted in the wire-receiving channel and has a contact section which is configured to engage a mating connector.

Abstract: A device of and method for an improved electrical contact is disclosed. The electrical contact includes a plurality of axially-aligned electrically conductive wires, each wire being in electrical contact with at least one other wire at a peripheral surface thereof; an electrically conductive inner sleeve disposed around the plurality of wires and having at least one slot extending axially from a leading end that is adapted to allow the inner sleeve to expand radially; an outer shell disposed around the inner sleeve for protecting at least a leading end of the plurality of wires and the inner sleeve; and an attaching portion disposed at a terminal end of the plurality of wires, the inner sleeve, and the outer shell, the attaching portion being in electrical contact with at least the plurality of wires and the inner sleeve and being adapted to place at least the plurality of wires and the inner sleeve in electrical contact with a first electronic device.

Abstract: Apparatuses and methods of manufacturing woven electrical connectors is disclosed. In one embodiment, the connector is formed with a continuous wire having adjacent sections with passageways formed from the wire through which loading elements may be inserted. In some embodiments, the loading elements include spring band clips and/or helical spring coils.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a velcro connector, which uses a hook of a velcro tape attached to a garment, etc. and a loop to transfer electric signals by being electrically connected upon coupling the hook and the loop. With the present invention, the difficulty of the line connection upon implementing electronic circuits on a garment can be solved by providing an integrated connector rather than separately mounting a mechanical connector on a garment. Therefore, it makes it possible to easily implement a wearable computer by using an integrated connector on a garment, etc. In addition, a plurality of electronic circuits mounted on a garment, etc. and the existing electronic devices are freely connected to each other by providing the connector that can be easily separated and coupled, thereby making it possible to increase user convenience.

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: Apparatus and systems described herein provide for a randomly-accessible electrical busbar with a protective cover and an associated mating connector. Both the busbar and the associated mating connector have multiple, electrically conductive bristles protruding from a surface. The busbar is protected by a nonconductive fabric cover to reduce the risk of a person from accidentally contacting the electrically conductive bristles. A connection is made between the mating connector and the busbar by the bristles of the mating connector penetrating the protective fabric cover and interdigitating with the bristles of the busbar.

Abstract: A self-adjusting contact includes a plurality of conductive fibers, such as wires, arrayed along an axis perpendicular to the major plane of the battery terminal. The contact may include straight or corrugated wires, aligned substantially along the axis. The wires may be arranged in a bundle and held within an electrically conductive holder, which may be cylindrical or bell-shaped, and the wire bundle may be soldered to the bottom of a well formed in the holder.

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 system (C) for forming an electrical connection between two electronic or electrical assemblies includes a conductive tubular female member (40) and a compatible flexible male member (44). The male member (44) preferably comprises a helical coil spring-like wire portion (50) about a central axial post (52) for establishing electrical contact with and removably mating with an interior surface (42) of the conductive tubule receptacle member (40) electrically connected with an electronic assembly (28).

Abstract: Systems for electrically coupling two or more devices include a receptacle connector assembly and a male connector assembly. The receptacle connector assembly includes one or more socket assemblies each having a socket with an at least partially conductive inner surface. The male connector assembly includes one or more plug contacts configured to mate with the sockets. Each of the plug contacts includes a multiplicity of compressible wires joined together at a distal tip such that when the plug contacts are inserted within the sockets, the compressible wires make electrical contact with the at least partially conductive inner surfaces of the sockets.

Abstract: A wire having a conductive core surrounded by an insulation sheath is fitted to an electrical connector having a housing formed with a longitudinally extending passage and a contact part in the passage. The contact part has a front end having pair of sides adapted to flank a contact pin engaged in the passage and a rear end adapted to grip the wire with a stripped end of the conductive core extending in the front end between the sides thereof alongside the pin. An anchor lug on one of the sides engages an inner surface of the passage and retains the contact part therein. A biasing element braced between the conductive core and an opposite inner surface of the passage presses the conductive core transversely against the pin.

Abstract: A cost efficient electrical feedthrough is provided for forming a hermetic seal with a container and allowing a desired number of inputs to be connected between varied environmental conditions. The electrical feedthrough can be employed for environmental conditions including high pressures, high temperatures, low temperatures and the presence of corrosive gases. A first wire situated in a first environmental condition and a second wire situated in a second environmental condition are connected via a conducting material. The first environmental condition and the second environmental condition are separated by a divider having an opening for passing therethrough either the first wire or the second wire. A first seal extends from the divider to a material in contact with the conducting material.

Abstract: An electrical connector that has an array of conductors each having a contact point to make contact with a mating conductive surface. Upon engaging the contact points in a sliding manner with the mating surface, the conductors are displaced, which, in turn, tensions a loading fiber within the connector. Tensioning of the loading fiber provides a contact force between the contact points and the mating surface.

Abstract: A contact connector is provided that has at least one loading fiber and a plurality of conductors. Each conductor may have at least one contact point. Each conductor may contact a single loading fiber, and each loading fiber may be capable of delivering a contact force at each contact point. In one example, the connector may be a power connector having a power circuit and a return circuit. In another example, the connector may be a data connector having at least one signal path.

Abstract: An electrical connector that has an array of conductors each having a contact point to make contact with a mating conductive surface. Upon engaging the contact points in a sliding manner with the mating surface, the conductors are displaced, which, in turn, tensions a loading fiber within the connector. Tensioning of the loading fiber provides a contact force between the contact points and the mating surface.

Abstract: An optical module includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, a first optical connector disposed on the body to face the proximal end of the body, a first shelf extending from the body, and a first electrical connector disposed on the first shelf to face the proximal end of the body. Additional optical and electrical connectors and shelves may be included. The optical and electrical connectors may be disposed on the body of the optical connector at different distances from the proximal end of the body to enable electrical signals and optical signals to be transferred from/to the optical module in different physical regions. The optical connector(s) may mate with a receptor in a connector plane, may be positioned adjacent an aperture in a connector plane to receive a mating connector through the aperture, or may extend through the aperture to receive a mating connector.

Abstract: An electric plug connecting element and an electric plug connecting system. With the use of a complementary plug connecting element, the plug connecting element enables a disconnectable electric plug connection and includes a housing and a cable, which is run into the housing and is held in the same. The cable includes at least one conductor, enveloped by insulation. Each end is located in the housing and belonging to the conductors is insulated and serves as a contact element for direct contact with the assigned contact elements of the complementary plug connecting element in order to save cost and weight.

Abstract: A wireform contactor assembly provides a self-retained cantilever-type sliding electrical contactor that is easy to assemble, solderable, and easily separated into electrically isolated contact legs using a severable connecting portion to join a pair of generally U-shaped legs. A carrier includes a clip or other retaining members to secure the wire contactor to the carrier and allow sliding engagement of the assembly with an extender or sliding member. The wireform contactor is made of a resilient material, such as a conductively coated phosphor bronze wire, and secured in a cantilever arrangement within the carrier to facilitate electrical coupling of the contactor and conductors on the sliding member. The modular assembly may be used to provide remote switching or coupling perpendicular to a printed circuit board, for example.

Abstract: A hyperboloid electrical socket contact has a tubular ferrule with several oblique slots extend along its length. Resilient contact wires extend along the slots so that they project inwardly into the bore through the ferrule midway along their length to form a contact region for an inserted male pin. The ends of the wires are bent into locating notches in the ferrule where they are welded.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a plurality of conductors having first and second ends. The first end of each of the conductors is electrically connected to a first printed circuit board. The second end of each of the conductors is received in a bore which extends through a member formed from an electrically insulative material. Each bore also receives a wire form button which contacts the second end of the conductor and extends from the bore. The wire form buttons are in electrical contact with corresponding terminal contact pads formed upon a second printed circuit board. The conductors flex to urge the wire form buttons against the terminal contact pads.

Abstract: An electrical connection termination device includes a box contact which accommodates a flat conductor of a flat cable. The flat cable includes an insulative layer substantially covering the flat conductor. The box contact includes a box structure at one end and a strain relief structure at another end. The box structure includes four sides so as to form the shape of a box having open ends. One of the sides of the box structure includes a flexible tab. The strain relief structure attaches to the insulative layer of the flat cable. The flat conductor extends through the open ends of the box structure and is positioned near one of the sides of the box structure where that particular side opposes the side of the box structure having the flexible tab.

Abstract: Male and female connectors of an extremely small size, while having a number of connection terminals, are provided. The male connector consists of a cylindrical cable-supporting member, a cylindrical conductive-wire guide member, and a core member for coupling the two with each other. The conductive-wire guide member has partitions and holding sections. The conductive wire of the cable passing through the cable-supporting member is folded on the holding section from outside to inside so that the exposed portion of the conductive wire forms a connection terminal of the male connector. The female connector consists of a casing having an insertion hole to be inserted by the male connector, a locking member for locking the male connector, projected from the end of the casing, and female side connection terminals, each to be fitted to a terminal retaining section of the casing so that the leading end thereof is exposed in the insertion hole.

Abstract: A water tight quick connect electrical connector is provided for electrically coupling the ends of two conductors together. The connector includes a cylindrical plastic sleeve and a pair of generally cylindrical inserts insertable in the open ends of the sleeve. Each insert has an angled face and is formed with a longitudinal passageway that terminates on the angled face of the insert. In use, conductors are inserted through the passageways of the inserts until their bared ends are exposed on the angled faces of the inserts. The inserts are then pressed into the sleeve until their angled faces engage each other and the bared ends of the conductors are pressed together and held in firm engagement between the faces to form an electrical connection. Locking ribs on the inserts and locking grooves on the inside of the sleeve lock the inserts in place and form a water tight seal.

Abstract: There is disclosed an electrical component having an axial direction and two ends for making electrical contact with another component comprising a plurality of electrically conductive fibers in a matrix, the plurality of the fibers being oriented in the matrix in a direction substantially parallel in the axial direction of the component and being continuous from one end of the component to the other end to provide a plurality of electrical point contacts at each end of the component, wherein the component further includes magnetic particles.

Abstract: A female electrical connector (164') is carried on an electrical cable (24') including plural electrical conductors (28'). The female connector includes an insulative housing (34a', 34b') defining a blind cavity (36') therewithin and an axial opening outwardly from the cavity. The housing carries a printed circuit board (166) carrying plural wire-like contacts (40') which individually connect with the conductors of the electrical cable. The wire-like contacts extend into the cavity of the connector for deflecting in spring-like contact with electrical contacts (60) carried by a male connector (20) when the latter is inserted into the cavity of the female connector. A comb feature (50') of the female connector is formed by a strong end wall (138') of the blind cavity and in a respective one of plural slots (48') of the comb feature movably receives a free end portion (46') of each one of the plural wire-like contacts.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel terminal for an end of a cable that includes at least two electrical conductors. One especially suitable cable is one that includes the common constantan and copper conductors employed in thermocouple applications. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, the terminal includes first and second housing sections which, when combined, define an electrically insulative housing for the receipt and anchoring therein of one end of a cable without the use of fasteners of any type aside from the structural features of the housing sections. The first and second housing sections each comprise a thin planar base having a plurality of projections extending from one surface thereof that are received in frictional mating engagement when the two housing sections are joined.

Abstract: A connector (9) for electrically connecting a cable (10) including a bundle of electric wires (13) to a printed circuit board where the connector includes a connector body (1), a housing (12) formed to support wires of the cable integrally with one another and capable of being coupled to the connector body. The connector body includes at least one pair of facing supports (4) provided at edges of the connector body and adapted to support the housing so as to prevent the cable from being easily separated from the connector body when external force or tension is applied where at least one support of the connector body has a hook (5) adapted to engage with an edge of the housing.

Abstract: A disposable blood pressure sensor assembly (10) includes a blood pressure sensor module (12), an electrical cable (18) extending from the blood pressure sensor module (12), and an electrical connector (20) carried on the electrical cable (18). The electrical connector (20) forms a projecting portion (38) having an end surface (58). The electrical cable (18) has a cable jacket (68) which forms an end surface (66). The electrical connector (20) includes a conductor contact portion (60) of each of the electrical conductors (62) of the electrical cable (18), which conductor contact portion (60) is un-insulated and is arrayed and disposed outwardly on the connector (20) for direct electrical contact. Connector end surface (58) and cable jacket end surface (66) cooperatively define the surface across which conductor contact portions (60) extend.

Abstract: A male connector plug has an electrically insulative and resilient body having a first end and a plug end and first and second bores therebetween. Each of a pair of electrically conductive pins or tines are frictionally fitted in a respective bore and trap and contact a bare section of an electrical wire with that bore. A wiring segment includes a central parallel male connector or a series male connector and end connectors attached to each end of a wire pair. A lamp assembly is connected to the tines of the central male connector. A translucent sleeve surrounds the central male connector and lamp assembly. According to a further aspect of the invention, a balloon display includes a first inflated balloon having a tube therethrough, a second inflated balloon including-an internal lamp connected to an end connector and the wiring segment disposed through the tube of the first balloon such that the central male connector and lamp assembly are within the balloon within the tube.

Abstract: A connector and fastener are used particularly for a Christmas light string. The connector has a wire holding portion and a socket-engaging portion. Locking keys are formed on the wire holding portion and receiving holes are formed on the receiving portion for engagement with said locking keys when said wire holding portion is inserted into said socket-engaging portion. The fastener has at least one snapping element disposed on a socket of another Christmas light string and a corresponding number of flat tongues formed on the outer periphery of said connector for snap fitting when said connector is engaged with said socket. The connector may be configured to connect two wires respectively to two Christmas light strings or may be a connector with a socket to be inserted with another connector or an electrical gadget.

Abstract: A two component leadwire system is disclosed for electrical connection between biomedical electrodes and electrical equipment for diagnostic or therapeutic use. One leadwire component has a bayonet terminus and can be rugged for reuse. The second leadwire is an inexpensively-made receptacle for making electrical contact with the bayonet. The receptable has a socket for receiving the bayonet and an electrical conductor surrounded by a resilient, insulative sheath. When the bayonet is inserted into the socket, the sheath resiliently grips the bayonet and holds the bayonet in electrical contact with the conductor. A method for making the receptacle components, involving dip molding of the conductor arrayed on a mandril, is also disclosed.

Abstract: A contact member according to the invention effectively controls the production of sparks even at a high current, has a simple structure and is appropriate for use as a small contact brush as in a micromotor. A method of manufacturing a strip material for producing the contact member, the strip material being provided with a surface metal layer having a desired configuration which can be easily manufactured continuously, precisely and in large quantities with a high yield of contact members. Each of the contact members comprises a metal base plate and a sintered metal layer formed on a surface of the metal base plate. The contact member is cut from the strip material, which is manufactured by first printing a metal paste on desired positions on a metal base strip and then sintering the metal paste. The sintered metal layer is firmly joined to the metal base strip by diffusion bonding.

Abstract: A high voltage connector is formed of a composite pultruded member that has an inner core including a plurality of high resistance electroconductive strands carried in a resin binder. The inner core is surrounded by an outer nonconductive shell, and extends from a laser cut end of the outer shell to a contact face. During formation of the contact using laser techniques, portions of the outer shell are removed to expose the inner core, the resin binder of the inner core may be removed, and the strands of the inner core may be fibrillated and patterned as desired. In one embodiment, the resistance of the strands of the inner core of the high voltage connector provide a load resistor for a circuit to which the connector may be connected.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising an improved socket having a longitudinally extending crimped area that reduces the area of contact of a conventional pin therewith.

Abstract: A radio-frequency connector (10) comprises a connector member (12) and a coaxial cable (20) coupled to the connector member (12). The connector member (12) includes a ground contact (19) and a slot (16) for receiving a card-shaped object (14). The coaxial cable (20) includes a central conductor (30) providing an electrical contact for the connector member (12) and a shield (28) connected with an electrical contact (18) to ground potential.

Abstract: An electrical connector 63 includes at least one length of wire 54 having an insulating means 55 with at least one portion 58 of the wire 54 extending free from the insulating means 55 and a housing 62 adapted to hold the free end 58 and a length of the insulating means relative to a first contact point 102 on an electrical article 100 to be interconnected with connector 63 to wire 54. Wire 54 includes one portion 56 inelastically deformed to provide a second contact point 60 adapted to engage the first contact point 102. Housing 62 includes portions adapted to position the second contact point 60 in bearing relationship with the the first contact point 102 with the spring beam 56 being deflected to provide a normal force engagement between the first and second 102,60 contact points sufficient to assure a stable, low resistance interface.

Abstract: A front plug system with a lagging end contact arrangement. The front plug system for flat components includes a front element (1) with front plug connector (20) which can be plugged on by a swinging motion. If the front plug connector is plugged on until the point of engagement of a closing arrangement (27, 15) is reached, all operating contacts of the front plug systems arranged in receiving arrangements (3, 24) are already closed. An end contact arrangement (51, 52) arranged opposite the center of rotation of the front plug connector engages only when, after operating the closing arrangement, the front plug connector is plugged completely onto the front element and secured against being pulled off. With the end contact arrangement according to the invention the electrical signals of the operating contacts can be released simultaneously in particular across a control on the flat component.

Abstract: A flexible circuit having termination features incorporated as an integral part thereof and a method of making the same is presented. In accordance with the manufacturing process of the present invention, the end portion of a flexible circuit of standard construction (i.e., conductive traces sandwiched between a flexible base substrate and a flexible cover film) is folded back on itself, frequently with a spacer captured in the fold, and adhesively laminated together. This laminated assembly has a thickness equal to that required for formation of reliable connector pins. Next, a small section of this folded end portion has at least the outer non-conductive cover film removed, preferably by laser techniques, to expose a plurality of connector pins or fingers. The connector fingers will have the desired thickness, width and shape to allow for direct insertion into a mating component (i.e., through-holes on a rigid or flexible circuit board; or into a receptacle such as a female connector).