Abstract

A high-speed data contact set having a housing with a hollow body having a top, a bottom, a front, a rear, and first side and a second side; a plurality of protective arms extending from the front of said hollow body for protecting contact beams of a termination subassembly inserted into said insert housing. The termination subassembly in said insert shroud, has a plurality of pairs of contact beams, a termination subassembly body molded on and around a central portion of the plurality of pairs of contacts, a printed circuit board connected to the pairs of contacts, and a plurality of wires each having a stripped end soldered to said printed circuit board. One end of each of said plurality of pairs of contacts is soldered to said printed circuit board, and a shield strap covers said stripped end of wire of said plurality of wires.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 3/30 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor
• H05K 13/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing or adjusting assemblages of electric components

Abstract

A test adapter assembly for an interface. The test adapter assembly has a test adapter frame having a first pair of opposing sides, a second pair of opposing sides and an engagement mechanism support member, the second pair of opposing sides being shorter than the first pair of opposing side, the first and second pairs of opposing sides forming a test adapter face; and a collar support member, the collar support member having plate portion mounted to one of the second pair of opposing sides of the test adapter frame and a collar mounting portion extending from the plate portion at an angle of 40-50° relative to the face of the test adapter frame.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
• H01R 13/621 - Bolt, set screw or screw clamp
• G01R 1/04 - HousingsSupporting membersArrangements of terminals
• H01R 13/512 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by screw or screws
• H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
• H01R 43/26 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for engaging or disengaging the two parts of a coupling device

Abstract

An interface having a frame with a plurality of slots, a first pass-through insert in the frame and a second pass-through insert in the frame. The first pass-through insert and the second pass-through insert each have a housing and a contact with the type of contact in the first pass-through insert is different than the type of contact in the second pass-through housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 24/00 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure
• H01R 27/02 - Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts for simultaneous co-operation with two or more counterparts
• G01R 1/04 - HousingsSupporting membersArrangements of terminals
• H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
• H01R 13/42 - Securing in a demountable manner
• H01R 13/518 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing for holding or embracing several coupling parts, e.g. frames
• H01R 31/06 - Intermediate parts for linking two coupling parts, e.g. adapter

Abstract

An apparatus for de-braiding a braided shield of a wire. The apparatus comprises a brush assembly having a first bristle wheel mounted on a first axis and a second bristle wheel mounted on a second axis wherein the first bristle wheel and the second bristle wheel are positioned with respect to one another to have their respective bristles brush against a braided shield of a wire placed between the first and second bristle wheels; a wheel drive motor; a first flexible drive shaft connecting the wheel drive motor to the first axis to rotate the first bristle wheel; a second flexible drive shaft connecting the first axis to the second axis to rotate the second bristle wheel; and a drive assembly, wherein the drive assembly moves the brush assembly both axially and rotationally with respect to a wire placed between the first bristle wheel and the second bristle wheel.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02G 1/12 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for removing insulation or armouring from cables, e.g. from the end thereof
• H01B 7/02 - Disposition of insulation

Goods & Services

Electric contacts; Electrical connectors; Interfaces for detectors

Abstract

A vertical insert and pass-thru for high speed contact sets or modules for use with high life-cycle or mass interconnect devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 43/24 - Assembling by moulding on contact members
• H01R 13/504 - BasesCases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
• H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
• H01R 13/6585 - Shielding material individually surrounding or interposed between mutually spaced contacts
• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
• H01R 13/405 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting
• H01R 24/84 - Hermaphroditic coupling devices
• H01R 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing

Abstract

A configurable strain relief plate assembly having a bracket member having a pair of arms and a support member between the two arms. The support member has a plurality of holes for connecting a plurality of tie down plates. The assembly has one or more captive screws or other means for connecting the bracket member to an interface module. The assembly further has one or more tie down plates connected to the support member, for example, with screws. Each tie down plate has one or more holes for connecting wires or contacts to the tie down plate, for example, with one or more zip ties or clips.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/58 - Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip

Abstract

A high speed data contact assembly having a linear data contact set and a right-angle termination insert. The linear data contact set has a housing having a hollow body and a termination subassembly. The termination subassembly is inserted in the hollow body of the housing. The termination subassembly has a plurality of pairs of parallel contact beams, the contact beams in each pair being of the same orientation and the pairs of contact beams having alternating orientations, wherein each contact beam has a distal end having a first orientation and a proximal end having a second orientation opposite of the first orientation. The right angle termination insert is adapted for insertion into the proximal end of the linear data contact set. The right angle termination insert has a u-shaped housing and a right-angle contact insert assembly in the U-shaped housing.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
• H01R 24/84 - Hermaphroditic coupling devices
• H01R 13/504 - BasesCases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening

Goods & Services

Electrical connectors for testing equipment and detectors; Interfaces for detectors

Abstract

A hermaphroditic high speed data contact set having an insert shroud and a termination subassembly. A plurality of protective arms extend from its front to protect contact beams of the termination subassembly and provide multi-stage pre-alignment of contacts during engagement. A plurality of raised bosses engaged with a plurality of hollows in the bottom of an adjacent insert shroud to allow stacking of contact sets. A pair of latches lock the insert shroud into a module after insertion. A pair of keying members on the sides of contact set prevent incorrect insertion of a contact set into a module.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 24/84 - Hermaphroditic coupling devices
• H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
• H01R 13/514 - BasesCases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
• H01R 13/504 - BasesCases composed of different pieces different pieces being moulded, cemented, welded, e.g. ultrasonic, or swaged together
• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening

Abstract

An interface having a receiver and a test adapter. The receiver has a body and a latch post connected to the body. The latch post has a body, a neck, and a tip with the tip being larger than the neck. The test adapter has a frame and an engagement assembly. The engagement assembly has a drive shaft having first and second ends, a drive knob connected to the first end of the drive shaft, a drive nut connected to the drift shaft near the second end of the drive shaft. The drive nut has a threaded interior portion. The drive assembly further has a drive screw and a drive screw housing. The drive screw has a threaded exterior portion such that the threaded exterior portion of the drive screw engages with the threaded interior portions of the drive nut. A spring extends from the drive screw longitudinally away from the threaded portion of the drive screw. The spring has an enlarged portion at its distal end for gripping the neck of the latch post. Rotation of the drive shaft draws the springs and latch post into a position in which the springs are held in closed position firmly gripping the latch post.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening

Abstract

An interface having a receiver and a test adapter. The receiver has a body and a latch post connected to the body. The latch post has a body, a neck, and a tip with the tip being larger than the neck. The test adapter has a frame and an engagement assembly. The engagement assembly has a drive shaft having first and second ends, a drive knob connected to the first end of the drive shaft, a drive nut connected to the drift shaft near the second end of the drive shaft. The drive nut has a threaded interior portion. The drive assembly further has a drive screw and a drive screw housing. The drive screw has a threaded exterior portion such that the threaded exterior portion of the drive screw engages with the threaded interior portions of the drive nut. A spring extends from the drive screw longitudinally away from the threaded portion of the drive screw. The spring has an enlarged portion at its distal end. The drive screw housing surrounds the springs and has a recessed portion adjacent the enlarge portion of the spring when the engagement assembly is in a disengaged position.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/621 - Bolt, set screw or screw clamp

Abstract

A computer-implemented method for designing an electrical interconnect device. The method comprises the steps of entering an instrument ID into a computer through an input device, entering a slot number corresponding to the instrument ID into the computer through the input device, entering an interface component identifier into the computer through the input device, associating the interface component identifier with the instrument ID and the slot number in a database in the computer, generating and displaying on a computer display a preview of a configuration of an electrical interconnect device, wherein the preview comprises a table showing the instrument ID, the slot number, the interface component identifier and an association between the interface component ID and the instrument ID, and wherein the interface component ID shown in the preview comprises a link to data associated with the interface component, and displaying in a separate window on the computer display the data associated with the interface component.

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 11/22 - Detection or location of defective computer hardware by testing during standby operation or during idle time, e.g. start-up testing
• G06F 17/50 - Computer-aided design

Abstract

In a preferred embodiment, the present invention is an interface device comprising a receiver and a test adapter. The receiver has on each outer side a groove or ridge for use in initial engagement of the test adapter with the receiver. The test adapter has an engagement member having a plurality of clips arranged such that at least one clip engages with the groove or ridge on a side of the receiver. The test adapter further has a screw mechanism for drawing the engagement in and out of the test adapter to engage and disengage the test adapter with the receiver.

IPC Classes  ?

• G01R 31/20 - Preparation of articles or specimens to facilitate testing
• H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening
• H01R 13/621 - Bolt, set screw or screw clamp

Goods & Services

Electrical connectors; Interfaces for detectors

Abstract

An interface receiver having multiple tiers such that a first tier in the receiver houses a module having its longest dimension in a first direction and a second tier houses a module having its longest dimension in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The receiver has three or more cams on each of two parallel sides. The receiver is capable of being mated with “legacy” test adapters having two pairs of parallel sides with each side in one of the pairs having two locator elements for engaging with the cams of the receiver and new test adapters of the present invention having an odd number of locator elements on each side.

IPC Classes  ?

• H05K 7/02 - Arrangements of circuit components or wiring on supporting structure

Goods & Services

Interfaces for detectors and electrical connectors for electrical test equipment

Abstract

An engagement system having a spring lock design to initially attach the two halves of the system together. After which the use of a multi start Acme lead screw provides a, consistent, low torque means of engagement. Although the engager requires the use of lubrication, to be applied initially, the lube is contained in a sealed environment. This eliminates the risk of contamination to electrical components and eliminates the need to apply additional lube during the products life. Because the present invention allows the ACME threads to be “meshed” at all times, it also eliminates the possibly of cross-threading.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement

Goods & Services

Interfaces for detectors and electrical connectors for electrical test equipment Design and development of interfaces for detectors and electrical connectors for electrical test equipment

Goods & Services

Electronic connectors and Interface equipment for connecting test and testing equipment. Installation services and reparation of electronic connectors and Interface equipment for connecting test and testing equipment. Services relating to transport, packaging and storage of goods.