Abstract: A crimp terminal (10) has a connecting portion (12) that is conductively connected to an electrical connection target, a crimp portion (14) that has a core crimping portion (22) that is fixed by crimping to a core (38) of a coated wire (32), and a link (16) that extends between the connecting portion (12) and the crimp portion (14), a positioning protrusion (30) is formed by a pair of slits (26) penetrating through the link (16) and extending in a direction along which the link (16) so as to be separated from each other in a width direction orthogonal to the extension direction. An intermediate region (28) sandwiched between the slits (26) in the width direction is deformed to protrude on a side on which the core crimping portion (22) protrudes.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a memory card to a printed circuit board (PCB) includes a connector mounted on the PCB and a fixing member. The connector defines a slot in a top surface for electrically receiving the memory card. An ear protrudes from each of opposite end surfaces of the connector and defines a through hole. The fixing member includes a bar abutted against a top of the memory, two legs respectively extending down from opposite ends of the bar to abut against opposite ends of the memory card, and two deformable latches respectively extending from distal ends of the legs and engaged in the corresponding through holes.

Abstract: In a contact member for a gas sensor configured to fix a sensor element by sandwiching the sensor element in an insertion port defined by a pair of housing members to thereby obtain electrical connection with the sensor element, a restraint member provided at an outer circumference of the pair of housing members and having a restraint function for restraining a displacement of the pair of housing members within a predetermined range is used. The restraint member includes: two pressing surface portions to which a compression force that occurs when the annular member shrinkingly deforms is applied; a first side portion coupled perpendicularly to the two pressing surface portions; and a second side portion having an upper side portion coupled perpendicularly to one of the pressing surface portions and a lower side portion coupled perpendicularly to the other of the pressing surface portions.

Abstract: A variety of lighting devices are provided to provide hands-free illumination to enable illumination without needed to hold a flashlight. The hands-free lighting includes lighted headgear, lighted eyeglass frames, lighted clothing, or a lighted head band.

Abstract: An integral bonding attachment includes an insulated section of a conductive wire with an exposed, uninsulated section. A sleeve covers the insulated and uninsulated sections of the conductive wire, and the sleeve includes a flattened section encasing at least a portion of the uninsulated wire section to form a generally integral structure with the core of the conductive wire. At least one generally tubular section is positioned at an end of the flattened section to engage the insulated section of the conductive wire. An aperture may pass simultaneously through the inner core and flattened sleeve section for attaching the integral bonding attachment to a structure.

Abstract: A socket connector includes a housing having a mating end and a mounting end. The housing has a receptacle at the mating end configured to receive an electronic module therein. The mounting end of the housing is configured to be mounted to a circuit board. Contacts are held by the housing. The contacts have mating ends exposed within the receptacle for mating with the electronic module. The contacts having mounting ends extending from the housing for terminating to the circuit board. A thermally conductive insert is held by the housing and is configured to be in thermal engagement with the circuit board and the insert has a module engagement interface configured to be in thermal engagement with the electronic module such that the insert transfers heat from the electronic module to the circuit board.

Abstract: An integral bonding attachment includes an insulated section of a conductive wire with an exposed, uninsulated section. A sleeve covers the insulated and uninsulated sections of the conductive wire, and the sleeve includes a flattened section encasing at least a portion of the uninsulated wire section to form a generally integral structure with the core of the conductive wire. At least one generally tubular section is positioned at an end of the flattened section to engage the insulated section of the conductive wire. An aperture may pass simultaneously through the inner core and flattened sleeve section for attaching the integral bonding attachment to a structure.

Abstract: A safety plug assembly includes an electrical cord having a first end and a second end. The first end is electrically couplable to an electrically powered device. The second end comprises a male plug extendable into an electrical outlet. The electrical cord has a break therein to define a first section and a second section each having a free end. A first mating member and a second mating member are releasably connectable together to close an electrical circuit. Each of the free ends has one of the first and second mating members attached thereto. Each of the first and second mating members includes a male prong and a female receiver. The male prong of the first mating member is extendable in the female receiver of the second mating member and the male prong of the second mating member is extendable in the female receiver of the first mating member.

Abstract: A low cost crimpable and sealable contact assembly including a contact member and a tubular sleeve member. The contact member is capable of being manually continuity crimped to a tip of an electrically conductive core of an electrically insulated wire. The tubular sleeve member is then deformed to hermetically seal it to the insulation on the wire, and the contact member. The hermetic seal protects the core from corrosion. This hermetic seal is particularly important where the core comprises aluminum. Separating the crimping and sealing into separate operations permits them to be performed manually. The sleeve member may be comprised of polymeric material, or it may be metallic. The metallic embodiments may be mechanically or electromagnetically deformed. The polymeric sleeve members may, in addition, be heat shrunk.

Abstract: An indicator for a connector, which is attached to a connector, has a first indication member at which is indicated first information urging a user to perform a predetermined operation before using the connector, and which is attached to a position such that the connector cannot be connected if the user does not remove the indicator for a connector, and which can be removed from the connector. The indicator for a connector also has a second indication member at which is indicated second information which is useful at a time of connecting the connector, the second indication member being attached to a position which does not impede connection of the connector.

Abstract: A wiring harness is disclosed. The wiring harness may have at least one conducting wire having a length direction, a first end, and an opposing second end. The wiring harness may also have a first electrical device connected to the first end of the at least one conducting wire, and a second electrical device connected to the second end of the at least one conducting wire. The wiring harness may further have a braided covering rigidly connected to the first and second electrical devices. The braided covering may be configured to house the at least one conducting wire and deform in the length direction less than the at least one conducting wire.

Abstract: A bundle includes wire segments forming a branch fitted with an angled coupling including: a base having the ends of the wire segments fastened thereto; an angled rigid casing surrounding the wire segments and having a first end providing for bearing against the base; and a member for fastening the casing to the base with a mutual variable orientation; the branch is protected by a shielding sheath secured to a second end of the casing; the bundle includes an abutment member secured to the portion of the wire segments extending inside the angled casing and co-operating with the angled casing to prevent the portion of the wire segments from leaving the casing; the portion of the wire segments is twisted in such a manner that the mutual orientation between the base and the casing can be modified without introducing harmful mechanical stresses in these wire segment portions.

Abstract: A terminal connector and wire connecting method thereof are disclosed. The terminal connector includes a metal electric wire terminal, a metal material with the low melting point and an insulated sleeve. One section of the metal electric wire terminal bends to a C-shaped section with a vertical slot where an electric wire is. Another section of the metal electric wire terminal used to connect an outer terminal. The metal material with the low melting point is embedded the vertical slot of the C-shaped section. The insulated sleeve mounted the C-shaped section and the metal material with the low melting point. Providing an application of heat melts the metal material with the low melting point, the C-shaped section, and the electric wire. At the same time, the insulated sleeve shrinks and wrapped the metal electric wire terminal connector and the electric wire. The connection of the connector assembly and the electric wire is complete.

Abstract: There is provided a wiring connection structure for electrically connecting two electrical components that is easily made waterproof and can prevent poor insulation or falling off of a wiring. The wiring connection structure 60 for a bicycle is a structure for electrically connecting a first electrical wiring 50 connected to a switch unit 23a mounted to a handlebar 15 and a second electrical wiring 51 connected to a second control unit 31, and includes a first connection terminal 61, a second connection terminal 62, and a tubular cover member 63. The first connection terminal 61 is a terminal electrically connectable to the first electrical wiring 50. The second connection terminal 62 is a terminal electrically connectable to the second electrical wiring 51 and the first connection terminal 61. The cover member 63 is a heat-shrinkable synthetic resin member covering at least both the connection terminals 61 and 62.

Abstract: A wire-connecting device including a joint terminal for connecting an inner conductor of a coaxial cable and a core wire of an electric wire, and a heat-shrinkable member for covering at least the joint terminal and a cut edge of a braided wire of the coaxial cable exposed at the joint terminal.

Abstract: An integral bonding attachment includes an insulated section of a conductive wire with an exposed, uninsulated section. A sleeve covers the insulated and uninsulated sections of the conductive wire, and the sleeve includes a flattened section encasing at least a portion of the uninsulated wire section to form a generally integral structure with the core of the conductive wire. At least one generally tubular section is positioned at an end of the flattened section to engage the insulated section of the conductive wire. An aperture may pass simultaneously through the inner core and flattened sleeve section for attaching the integral bonding attachment to a structure.

Abstract: A termination structure of a cable with a shield layer wherein a part of a jacket of the cable is removed at an end of the cable to expose a part of the shield layer and the exposed part of the shield layer is grounded to a fitting object and the cable is fitted in water-tightness with the fitting object. The termination structure has: a metallic sleeve disposed on the jacket of the cable, the metallic sleeve being covered with the exposed part of the shield layer being folded at an end of the jacket; a cylindrical metal fitting being disposed on the periphery of the folded shield layer and swaged at a fixing section corresponding to the folded shield layer to fix the cable; and a heat-shrinkable tube disposed on the periphery of the cylindrical metal fitting and the jacket.

Abstract: An on-vehicle electronic circuit unit has cut grooves having openings that are formed by opening one end of each side plate of a frame. Therefore, a cable can be fitted into the cut groove from the opening side by pressing to be held (mounted) therein with a simple mounting operation. Thus, it is possible to improve productivity and to reduce manufacturing costs. In addition, since the cable is provided with an elastic heat shrinkable tube, the heat shrinkable tube is easily attached to the cable, and thus the manufacturing costs are reduced. Also, since the cable is stably held in the cut groove by the elasticity of the heat shrinkable tube, it is possible to firmly mount the cable.

Abstract: A waterproof structure between a cable and a housing is structured not spoiling a waterproof performance even if a cable is bent drawing a rapid curve. The waterproof structure between the cable and the housing comprises the cable led from the housing, a waterproof member closely attached to the housing and the cable, and a peel-prevention member for preventing peeling of the waterproof member with respect to the cable being bent, and is characterized in that the peel-prevention member is mounted on the cable and wrapped internally by the waterproof member. The waterproof member is formed with a hot melt material, and the peel-prevention member is formed with a material having excellent adhesion to the hot melt material. A shrinkage tube is served as the peel-prevention member.

Abstract: A terminal structure of cable with shield layer has: a metal tube one end of which is inserted between the insulation and the shield layer that are exposed by peeling a jacket of the cable and the other end of which is inserted into a penetrating hole in the attached object; a metal sleeve that is disposed on the shield layer and is fastened to make the one end of the metal tube closely contact the insulation; a heat shrinkage tube that covers the metal tube, the metal sleeve and the jacket and has a hot-melt layer formed at the inside of the heat shrinkage tube; and a shield member that is disposed on the other end of the metal tube such that the shield member closely contacts the wall of the penetrating hole to give a water-tightness therebetween.

Abstract: A terminal with a heat shrink tube for wrapping connected wires includes a metal sleeve being made of copper and having an enlarged portion formed on one end of the metal sleeve. The metal sleeve receives at least one stripped litz wire and is securely electrically connected to the at least one stripped litz wire after being clamped. A plastic collar is longitudinally connected to the enlarged portion of the metal sleeve. The plastic collar is a heat shrink tube and has a tapered portion formed on one end of the plastic collar. The tapered portion is connected to the enlarged portion of the metal sleeve such that a diameter of the tapered portion is gradually reduced relative to the metal and adapted for guiding the at least one stripped litz wire into the metal sleeve.

Abstract: A terminal connector mechanically and electrically binds a wire with a terminal fixture in a high reliability manner. The terminal fixture is mechanically and electrically connected to a crimpable barrel. A solder sleeve is positioned in abutting relation with the barrel while heat shrinkable tubing is positioned so as to encompass the solder sleeve and at least a portion of the barrel. A wire is inserted through the tubing, the solder sleeve and is received within the barrel. The barrel is crimped and the device is heated so as to melt the solder sleeve and the tubing.

Abstract: A coaxial connector includes a central contact, an insulating housing, a grounding shell and a clamp. Central contact, a cylindrical slim member, is formed by stamping a conductive thin metal sheet of phosphor bronze or other specially suitable material. The central contact has a forward end portion slotted to form a pair of leaf-spring-like contact pieces enabling resilient contact with both sides of plug pin. Plug pin is inserted into a contact receiving hole from the front side to establish electrical connections with contact pieces. Rear end portion of the central contact is integrally formed with an open-topped crimp barrel that has a U-shaped cross section in a plane perpendicular to the lengthwise direction of the central contact. Crimp barrel serves as a conductor connecting portion that is crimped into contact with the central conductor of the coaxial cable once the central conductor is inserted into the central contact from rear end portion.

Abstract: A network interface system or device is disclosed that represents an optimal balance in the cost of the materials for the components and the cost of the assembly time required of a field technician. One or more lines from the network provider, e.g., a telephone company, are provided as well as one or more corresponding lines from a customer. For a given network line and corresponding customer line, each line is preferably terminated with a female spade connector. A small printed circuit board (PCB) is provided that has ends shaped to act as male spade connectors. An electrical connection is provided between the ends of the PCB. Optionally, but preferably, a gas tube is provided to suppress surges on the network line before they damage equipment connected to the customer line. A PCB configured in this manner can connect one set or multiple sets of lines.

Abstract: A safe protecting device for a lamp bulb with pins and conductors connected directly, wherein, two pins of the lamp bulb have exposed sections to be welded together with peeled and naked sections of the conductors; a protecting sheath is provided for assembling the pins of the lamp bulb and the peeled and naked sections of the conductors. The protecting sheath is injection molded to have a predetermined length and is provided with extensions on the front end portion thereof for positioning a part of the lamp bulb. A storing portion is formed behind the front end portion of the protecting sheath for storing the pins of the lamp bulb, the naked sections of the conductors and the welding spots on the front end portion; thereby, an external heat shrinking sleeve can directly contact with the welding spots when it is heat shrunk, thus safety and protecting function of the lamp bulb is strengthened.

Abstract: An electrical crimp connector comprises a metallic crimp barrel adapted to receive the bared end portion of an electrical conductor and a heat-shrinkable polymeric sleeve in which the crimp barrel is received. The insulating sleeve is comprised of an ionic polymer derived from the polymerization of an &agr;-olefin and an ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, a proportion of whose acid groups have been reacted to create ionic carboxylates of metal ions. The ionic polymer sleeve has high impact toughness, high abrasion and chemical resistance, high resistance to splitting by crimping tools, high degrees of flexibility and transparency, and a relatively low heat shrink temperature, making it more suitable for use in such connectors than sleeves comprised of other materials such as polyamides or polyolefins.

Abstract: A motor-driven compressor is provided with a power supply terminal secured to a metallic housing and electrically connected to a power source. The power supply terminal includes a base secured to the metallic housing, a conductive element secured to the base, and an insulator for insulating the conductive element from the base. A portion of the conductive element and a portion of the insulator that are located inside the metallic housing are covered with an insulating resinous cover.

Abstract: In a heat-shrinkable tube (1) having a tubular member which is shrinkable in response to heat and has a cylindrical surface, a thin film is formed on at least a part of the cylindrical surface. The thin film is made of a magnetic loss material which has a high magnetic loss characteristic. The thin film has a first phase comprising a first one of Fe, Co, and Ni and has a second phase comprising an insulator containing at least one element other than Fe, Co, and Ni.

Abstract: A socket device for receiving a connection pin is disclosed, the socket device including a substrate having an upper surface. The socket device includes a connection pad disposed on the upper surface and a first layer disposed on the upper surface and on the connection pad. The first layer includes material having an overall positive coefficient of thermal expansion. The socket device includes a second layer disposed on the first layer. The second layer includes material having an overall negative coefficient of thermal expansion. The socket device also includes a contact hole formed in the first and second layers exposing a portion of the connection pad.

Abstract: An electrical connector for coupling to a coaxial cable of the type having an inner conductor enclosed in an inner concentric insulation and having a generally concentric conductive sheath therearound and an outer insulation enclosing the conductive sheath. The connector has a housing having an electrically conductive portion and a bore therein. An electrically conductive pin has one end protruding axially into the housing bore and the second prong end extending in an opposite direction within a second housing bore. One or more conductive arms are electrically connected to the conductive housing portion and insulated from the electrical conductive prong and having pointed ends sized for driving the clamp into the outer insulation and into the conductive sheath without contacting the center conductor. A closure member for enforcing engagement of the pointed ends of the conductive arms into the outer insulation.

Abstract: The subject invention pertains to an electrical/connector for coupling to a coaxial cable of the type having an inner conductor enclosed in an inner concentric insulation and having a generally concentric conductive sheath therearound and an outer insulation enclosing the conductive sheath. The connector has a housing having an electrically conductive portion and a bore therein. In a specific embodiment, an electrically conductive pin or prong has one end protruding axially into the housing bore and the second prong end extending in an opposite direction within a second housing bore. One or more conductive clamps are electrically connected to the conductive housing portion and insulated from the electrical conductive prong and has pointed ends sized for driving the clamp into the outer insulation and into the conductive sheath without contacting the center conductor.

Abstract: A wire terminal assembly includes a wire terminal having a cylindrical heat-shrinkable sleeve extending over one end for receiving solder interposed between the terminal and the heat-shrinkable sleeve. The heat-shrinkable sleeve receives an end of a conductor such that heat can be applied to the junction of the terminal, conductor and sleeve to bond the conductor to the terminal and shrink the sleeve over the junction of the conductor and terminal. This invention also contemplates the process of attaching a wire to a terminal by inserting a heat-shrinkable sleeve over a terminal, inserting solder into the sleeve from an end opposite the terminal to surround the terminal, inserting an end of a conductor into the open end of the sleeve and heating the terminal, solder and sleeve to a temperature which melts the solder and shrinks the sleeve onto the junction of the conductor and terminal.

Abstract: A heat recoverable article for sealing splices having substrates of disparate size. The heat recoverable article includes a first heat shrinkable sleeve having an adhesive which extends over at least part of its interior surface and a second heat shrinkable sleeve which overlaps an end of the first sleeve. The second sleeve begins to recover before the first sleeve and holds the first sleeve in place as recovery continues, eliminating milk off.

Abstract: A protectively packaged connector for connecting multiple conductors is disclosed. The connector has multiple parts, each of which is provided with a protective covering of heat shrink thermoplastic film. The connector is assembled in the normal manner but with the film in place. This protects the connector from outside contaminants and is especially useful for filled connectors which readily attract contaminants because of the sticky waterproof filling compound.

Abstract: An apparatus for downhole drilling communications is presented. The apparatus includes a spool and end pieces for maintaining the spool at the bottom of a drill string near a drill bit during drilling operations. The apparatus provides a cable for communicating signals between a downhole electronics package and a surface receiver in order to perform measurements while drilling. A method of forming the apparatus is also set forth wherein the apparatus is formed about a central spindle and lathe.

Abstract: A device for electrically connecting a coaxial cable to another electrical component comprises a sleeve for receiving an end of the coaxial cable, the sleeve having a pair of elongate conductive members that extend out of the sleeve from the interior thereof for forming a connection with the electrical component and two quantities of solder for connecting each conductive member to a conductor of the coaxial cable, wherein the sleeve is a unitary sleeve and the conductive members both extend out of the same end of the sleeve, at least one of the elongate conductive members being electrical insulated in order to prevent a short circuit between the conductive members. Also disclosed are a plurality of such devices located on a strip which joins at least one of the conductive members of each device, and a method of manufacturing the devices.

Abstract: A device for terminating a cable having a screen and at least one inner conductor comprises:(i) a hollow electrically conductive outer body for terminating the screen of the cable, which has two open ends and which is provided with an internal screw thread that tapers from one of its open ends;(ii) a metallic coil, at least part of which is screwed into the tapering screw thread of the outer body and tapers towards a constriction at least when screwed into the tapering screw thread; and(iii) a conformable metallic foil in tubular form, at least part of which is located within the constriction of the metallic coil;the device being arranged so that the screen of the cable may be terminated by inserting an exposed portion of it into the tube of metallic foil and screwing the metallic coil further into the outer body by means of the tapering screw thread, thereby constricting the coil further and causing the metallic foil to tighten about the cable screen.

Abstract: A termination arrangement for a coaxial cable comprises a dimensionally heat-recoverable sleeve that encloses a connecting element for the screen of the cable and a quantity of solder for forming a permanent electrical connection between the connecting element and the cable screen. The connecting element has a generally cylindrical portion whose diameter is capable of changing and which is held in a state of larger diameter by the solder and/or the sleeve, the element changing to a smaller diameter state when the sleeve is recovered. In use, the arrangement is positioned over a coaxial cable which has been prepared so as to expose an appropriate length of the central conductor, dielectric and screen. when the sleeve is recovered, the solder fuses and the connecting element contracts around the screen.

Abstract: An arrangement for multiple cable introductions into cable sleeves composed of a seal or end member having a plurality of cable introduction nipples characterized by the introduced cables being received in the introduction nipples and being sealed thereto with shrink hose sections. The cable introduction nipples are fixed pressure-tight in admission bores of the seal member or at admission nipples which are provided at the admission bores of the seal members by utilizing nuts engaging threads on one of the nipples and entrapping a sealing insert.

Abstract: A wiring system for use with an engine or power module having a number of electrical systems includes a first electrical device of an electrical system, a second electrical device of the electrical system, and an electrical connector connected between the first and the second electrical devices to define an electrical circuit. The electrical connector includes alpha-numeric indicia identifying the electrical circuit. The alpha-numeric indicia include a first alpha-numeric indicium corresponding to the electrical system, a second alpha-numeric indicium corresponding to the first electrical device and a third alpha-numeric indicium corresponding to the second electrical device. The wiring system can also include a connection terminal disposed between the first and second electrical devices, wherein the electrical connector includes both first alpha-numeric indicia identifying the electrical circuit and second alpha-numeric identifying the connection terminal.

Abstract: A cable clamp includes first and second jaws secured together by a fastener to clamp a cable therebetween. A shield member is mounted to the longer of the jaws, adjacent to the shorter of the jaws, and a moisture resistant cover is sealed to the shield member, around the shorter jaw and to a clamped cable. The fastener includes a boss with a threaded opening on one of the jaws, which boss is received by an opening in the other of the jaws. A bolt engages the threaded opening to clamp the jaws on the cable.

Abstract: An insulated locking sleeve arrangement including a connector disposed about mating male and female conductor plugs to fixedly retain the conductor plugs in mating relationship and to isolate the conductor plugs from the environment. A heat shrinkable tubing may also be applied over the locking sleeve connector to act as a moisture barrier and also to relieve strain between the conductor cable and the locking sleeve connector.

Abstract: An assembly for forming a semi-permanent electrical connection between a pair of wires (1,2) comprises a male push-fit connector (3) and a female push-fit connector (4).Each connector (3,4) has a connection part to enable it to be connected to the wire, e.g. in the form of a crimp (5,6) and a mating part for engagement to the other connector. Each of the connectors has a sealing jacket (8,10) for sealing the connection to the associated wire, and one of the connectors has a heat-recoverable skirt (11) which, when the connectors are engaged, extends over part of the sealing jacket of the other connector to seal the connection against moisture ingress. The skirt (11) is provided with a layer of adhesive for forming the seal.

Abstract: A heat recoverable article comprises a tube of polymeric material and a spring. The spring has a first bent configuration in which it is bent at a specific angle and a second configuration in which it is relatively straight, the spring being held in its first configuration by the tube. When the article is heated the polymeric material of the tube softens thereby permitting the spring to recover toward its bent configuration. The spring can be selected such that it recovers with sufficient force to bent a substrate over with the tubular recoverable article is positioned.

Abstract: Several variations of ignition cable assemblies that have a cable seal and a tower seal enclosing a terminal and a heat shrunk sleeve and their method of manufacture are disclosed. The cable seal insulates a substantial portion of the terminal to increase the dielectric strength of the assembly. The tower seal includes an elastomeric boot that is radially spaced from the contact of the terminal to sealingly engage an outer surface of a male or female tower. The heat shrunk sleeve forms at least part of the cable seal and it may be used to provide an angled dress for the ignition cable or to accommodate an angled terminal.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connecting device (200) to equip an end of an electric cable (100), including a multilayer sleeve having an axis (202) and having an insulating intermediate layer (204) interposed between two layers suitable for ensuring the guiding of an electric field.According to the invention, only the end or ends (207) of the sleeve designed to cooperate with a cable end are in a state of radial expansion such that they present an inside diameter that is greater than the outside diameter of the corresponding cable end and which will be less than this outside diameter once retraction of the said ends of the sleeve has been brought about.The invention also relates to a process for mounting this device on the cable or cables.

Abstract: A pivotal electrical connector for connecting a shape memory alloy element in the form of a coil spring to a fixed member, the connector including a strip of electrically conductive material having a clip or a pair of legs for securing the connector to one of the coils of the element. A pair of holes may be provided in the strip through which the coil is threaded. A rotational connector is provided in the strip for engaging the fixed member.

Abstract: This invention relates to a sealed solder wire connector assembly and method of use operable to connect to an electrical wire member. The sealed solder wire connector assembly includes 1) an electrical terminal member having a solder connector end section on one end of a main terminal body; and 2) a protective sleeve asesmbly mounted about the electrical terminal member and constructed of a heat shrink material with an adhesive coating on an inner surface thereof. The solder connector end section is of a semi-circular shape with a low temperature melt solder coating to receive the wire member thereagainst. Application of heat to the sealed solder connector assembly results in 1) melting of the solder coating into the wire member; 2) melting of the adhesive coating; 3) shrinking of the protective sleeve assembly about the wire member and the electrical terminal member; and 4) removing the heat to achieve an air tight fluid sealed solder wire connector assembly.

Abstract: An electrical connector for use in corrosive environments comprises a pair of opposed housings with male and female connectors respectively disposed therein, the connectors being disposed in a dielectric insulator. Conductive leads are secured to the connectors and are encased in a layered resinous material with a dam formed between the resinous material and the insulators. The connector is designed for quick connection and disconnection preferably utilizing a bayonet type mount.

Abstract: An actuator including a shape-memory flexible cable with a flexible sheath can be used, by controlling it both electrically and mechanically using the sheath as element for applying a mechanical tensile force. The shape-memory flexible cable is provided with a coating made of synthetic or elastomer material moulded thereon and adherent thereto, which favors rapid return of the shape-memory cable into its resting configuration after its activation both on account of its elastic return and owing to the fact that it favors cooling of the cable. Preferably, the coating is obtained by means of a process of co-extrusion with the shape-memory cable.