A contactor (100) includes a housing (110) having a cavity (112) with fixed contacts (120) received in the cavity and a movable contact (122) movable within the cavity to mate to the fixed contacts and unmate from the fixed contacts. The movable contact electrically connecting the fixed contacts in the mated position. A mating gap (230) is formed between the movable contact and the fixed contacts when the movable contact is unmated from the fixed contacts. The contactor includes an actuator (202) operably coupled to the movable contact to move the movable contact within the cavity relative to the fixed contacts. The actuator includes a primary coil assembly (204) and a secondary coil assembly (206). The primary coil assembly is operable to move the movable contact. The secondary coil assembly is operable independently from the primary coil assembly to change a length of the mating gap.
H01H 50/64 - Driving arrangements between movable part of magnetic circuit and contact
H01H 50/84 - Mechanical means for producing a desired natural frequency of operation of the contacts, e.g. for self-interrupter with means for adjustment of frequency or of make-to-break ratio
H01H 51/10 - Contacts retained open or closed by a mechanical latch which is controlled by an electromagnet
H01H 50/42 - Auxiliary magnetic circuits, e.g. for maintaining armature in, or returning armature to, position of rest, for damping or accelerating movement
H01H 3/28 - Power arrangements internal to the switch for operating the driving mechanism using electromagnet
H01H 3/32 - Driving mechanisms, i.e. for transmitting driving force to the contacts
An electrical connector assembly machine (100) includes a pin support mechanism (300) having first and second pin support forks (302, 304). The first pin support fork includes a first connecting bar (310) and first tines (312) defining first gaps(314) configured to receive connecting pins (144) of contacts (112). The second pin support fork includes a second connecting bar (340) and second tines (342) defining second gaps (344) configured to receive the connecting pins of the contacts. The first pin support fork is shifted in a first lateral direction (332) to load the first tines against the connecting pins and the second pin support fork is shifted in a second lateral direction(362) opposite the first lateral direction to load the second tines against the connecting pins. The first tines and the second tines cooperate to hold the connecting pins relative to each other for loading a pin organizer (104) of the electrical connector (102) onto ends of the connecting pins.
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
A terminal feeding assembly (100) includes a translation device (120) having a guide track (128), a terminal gripper (130) movable along the guide track (128), and a translation drive(122) connected to the terminal gripper (130). The translation drive (122) moves the terminal gripper (130) along the guide track (128) from a gripping position (G) outside of a crimping area(A) of a crimping assembly (200) to a crimping position (C) in the crimping area (A) while the terminal gripper (130) grips a terminal (500).
A spring clip (200) includes a first beam (210) and a second beam (230) connected to thefirst beam (210) and resiliently deflectable toward the first beam (210) from a relaxed position(R) distal from the first beam (210) to a compressed position (P) proximal to the first beam(210). The second beam (230) has a spring latch (246) extending toward the first beam (210).The spring latch (246) engages the first beam (210) to secure the second beam (230) in thecompressed position (P).
H01R 12/61 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
H01R 12/69 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures characterised by the terminal deformable terminals e.g. crimping terminals
H01R 12/77 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
H01R 13/50 - BasesCases formed as an integral body
A connector assembling machine (100) a revolver mechanism (200) coupled to a frame (202). The revolver mechanism includes a shaft (230) coupled to the frame, an actuator (240) operably coupled to the shaft to rotate the shaft, and a rotor (204) rotated by the shaft. The rotor includes a hub (250) coupled to the shaft and mounting brackets(252) extending from the hub. The revolver mechanism includes cartridges (260) coupled to the mounting brackets each having cartridge walls (262) forming a connector cavity(264) configured to receive an electrical connector (102). The cartridge has a window(266) exposing receptacles (120) of the electrical connector. The rotor is rotated to move the cartridges between a connector loading station (210), a connector processing station(212), and a connector unloading station (214). The cartridges are loaded with the electrical connectors in the connector loading station and unloaded in the connector unloading station. The cartridges position the electrical connectors for loading support plates (104) into the receptacles in the connector processing station.
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
H01R 13/453 - Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart
H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
A crimp machine (100) includes an anvil (120) having a lower die (122) having a lower forming surface (124) configured to support a crimp barrel (184) of a terminal (102) that receives a wire (104). The crimp machine includes a press (130) having an upper die (132) having an upper forming surface (134). The press is movable relative to the anvil during a crimping process to connect the crimp barrel to the wire. A crimp zone (106) is defined between the upper forming surface and the lower forming surface. The crimp machine includes a vision system (200) positioned to view the crimp zone. The vision system includes an imaging device (202) configured to image the crimp barrel of the terminal and the wire. The vision system operates the imaging device to capture an image prior to the crimping process for performing a validation pre-check prior to the crimping process.
A wire termination apparatus (10) for terminating an electrical terminal (42, 142) to a wire or cable (36) include an upper tooling member (22) which is movable between an open position and a closed position. A lower tooling member (32) is attached to a base member of a frame (12) of the wire termination apparatus(10). A process analyzer determines if a crimped terminal (42, 142) is properly crimped to a wire or cable (36). If the process analyzer determines that the terminal (42, 142) has not been properly crimped to the wire cable (36), the removal of the defectively crimped terminal (42, 142) and wire or cable (36)from the wire termination apparatus (10) is prevented until a code or key is entered.
A cutting blade assembly (170) for use with a rotating cable preparation device (100) includes a cutting blade (180) defining a cutting edge (185) and adapted to attach to a rotating member (120) of the cable preparation device (100). The cutting blade assembly (170) is selectively movable in a cutting direction for at least partially cutting a cable (10) held by the device (100). The assembly (170) further comprises a blade stop (200) positioned adjacent to the cutting edge (185) of the blade (180) and defining a stop surface (210). The stop surface (210) is arranged at a predetermined distance from the cutting edge (185) of the blade (180) in a depth direction of the blade (180), and extends in a direction generally perpendicular to the cutting direction and generally parallel to an axis (A) of the cable (10).
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
A terminal holding device (40, 140, 240, 340), a crimping hand tool (10) and a method of positioning a terminal (36) in a die assembly of a crimping hand tool (10). The terminal holding device (40, 140, 240, 340) includes a base (42, 142) having at least one slot (64, 164) provided therein. A terminal holder (44, 144) is movably mounted on the base (42, 142). The terminal holder (44, 144) has terminal receiving areas for receiving terminals therein. The terminal holder (44, 144) has at least one mounting projection (32, 94, 194) extending therefrom. The at least one mounting projection (32, 94, 194) of the terminal holder (44, 144) is positioned in the at least one slot (64, 164) of the base (42, 142). The at least one slot (64, 164) is configured to allow the at least one mounting projection (32, 94, 194) to be moved in a linear direction relative to the base (42, 142) and rotated in the slots (64, 164), allowing the terminal holder (44, 144) and the terminals to be properly positioned relative to the crimping hand tool (10).
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
A cutting arm (100) includes a base (110) having a post receiving passageway (124) extending through the base (110), a cutting assembly (130) attached to the base (110), and a sliding plate (140) attached to the base (110) and movable with respect to the base (110) between an engaging position (E) and a releasing position (R). The sliding plate (140) engages a post(220) disposed in the post receiving passageway (124) in the engaging position (E) and releasably secures the cutting arm (100) to the post (220).
H02G 1/00 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines
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 13/012 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing conductors or cables for manufacturing wire harnesses
H01R 43/05 - Crimping apparatus or processes with wire-insulation stripping
H01R 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
11.
MODULARIZED INSERT ASSEMBLY FOR BACKPLANE CONNECTOR
A connector for attachment to a planar surface, said connector comprising a shell housing configured for attachment to said planar surface, an insert housing connected to said shell and defining two or more insert ferrule openings, at least one retainer attached to said insert housing and defining two or more retainer ferrule opening aligned with said insert ferrule openings, and two or more ferrule assemblies disposed within said two or more insert ferrule openings.
G02B 6/38 - Mechanical coupling means having fibre to fibre mating means
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
12.
LATCH MECHANISIM FOR A GUARD ASSEMBLY OF A PROCESSING MACHINE
A latch mechanism (200) includes a latch (210) having a first latch protrusion (220) and a second latch protrusion (230), and a catch (240) having a first catch protrusion (260) and a second catch protrusion (270). The first catch protrusion (260) engages the first latch protrusion(220) in a first catch position (P1). The second catch protrusion (270) engages the second latch protrusion (230) in a second catch position (P2) following release of the first catch position (P1).
E05C 3/12 - Fastening devices with bolts moving pivotally or rotatively with latching action
E05C 17/50 - Devices for holding wings openDevices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wingBraking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means in which the wing or a member fixed thereon is engaged by a movable fastening member in a fixed positionDevices for holding wings openDevices for limiting opening of wings or for holding wings open by a movable member extending between frame and wingBraking devices, stops or buffers, combined therewith by mechanical means in which a movable fastening member mounted on the wing engages a stationary member comprising a single pivoted securing member
A terminal locator (100) for a hand tool (1) includes a base (110), a magnet (300), and a holder (130) attached to the base (110) and rotatable with respect to the base (110) between an open position (O) and a closed position (C). The holder (130) has a magnet passageway (140)and a resilient latch (142) retaining the magnet (300) in the magnet passageway (140).
A connector (100) for a flat flexible cable or flat printed cable (10) includes a housing portion (110) and a plurality of terminals (30). The housing portion (110) includes a plurality of terminal receiving passageways (122) each receiving a contact portion (32) of one of the plurality of terminals (30). A plurality of conductors (12) exposed in a window (21, 23, 25) extending through an insulation material (14) of the flat flexible cable (10) are each clamped in a terminating portion (36) of one of the plurality of terminals (30) by a clamping force applied thereon by a cover (200) selectively fixable with respect to the housing portion (110).
A connector (10) for a flat flexible cable (20) includes a housing (100) having a main body (110) and a cover (130), and a spring clip (200) disposed in the housing (100). The cover (130) is movable with respect to the main body (110) between an open position (O) and a closed position (C). The spring clip (200) is resiliently deflectable by the cover (130). The spring clip (200) is in a first state (S1) with the cover (130) in the open position (O) in which the spring clip (200) abuts a conductor (27) exposed through an insulation material (21) of the flat flexible cable (20) with a first contact force (F1). The spring clip (200) is in a second state (S2) with the cover (130) in the closed position (C) in which the spring clip (200) abuts the conductor (27) with a second contact force (F2) greater than the first contact force (F1).
H01R 12/59 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
H01R 12/69 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures characterised by the terminal deformable terminals e.g. crimping terminals
H01R 12/77 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
H01R 13/502 - BasesCases composed of different pieces
H01R 4/50 - Clamped connectionsSpring connections using a cam, wedge, cone or ball
16.
SPRING CLIP AND CONNECTOR FOR A FLAT FLEXIBLE CABLE
A spring clip (200) for a flat flexible cable (20) includes a first beam (210) and a second beam (260) connected to the first beam (210) and resiliently deflectable toward the first beam (210). The second beam (260) has a first contact bend (270) extending toward the first beam (210). The flat flexible cable (20) is positioned between the first beam (210) and the second beam (260) and the first contact bend (270) abuts a conductor (27) exposed through an insulation material (21) of the flat flexible cable (20) to electrically connect the spring clip (200) with the conductor (27).
H01R 12/59 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
H01R 12/69 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures characterised by the terminal deformable terminals e.g. crimping terminals
H01R 12/67 - Fixed connections for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures characterised by the terminal insulation penetrating terminals
H01R 12/77 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures
An electrical contact (10) a mating portion (12) for mating with a mating contact. The mating portion (12) has a contact portion (16) and a retention portion (32). The mating portion (12) has a mating portion bottom wall (18), a mating portion top wall (20) and mating portion side walls (22, 24). A respective mating portion side wall (22, 24) has an upper portion (26) which extends beyond the top wall (28). The retention portion (32) has a retention portion top wall (28), a retention portion side wall (30) and a retention portion back wall (50). The retention portion back wall (50) is configured to approximate the space provided between the mating portion top wall (20), the upper portion (26) of the respective mating portion side wall (22, 24), the retention portion top wall (28) and a retention portion side wall (30). The retention portion back wall (50) prevents damage or deformation of the retention portion (32) as a force applied to the retention portion (32).
An electrical contact (10) and a connector assembly for housing the contact (10). The electrical contact (10) has a first mating section (12), a transition section (14), a securing section (16). The first mating section (12) extends in a plane which is substantially parallel to a plane of the securing section (16). The transition section (14) extends in a plane which is substantially perpendicular to the plane of the first mating section (12). The first mating section (12) has a mating contact engaging portion (20) and a seal receiving portion (22). A seal retention projection (30) extends from the seal receiving portion (22). A peripheral seal (50) is provided on the seal receiving portion (22) of the first mating section (12) of the electrical contact (10). The housing (100) includes a contact receiving area (102) and a connector mating area (104). A wall (106) is provided between the contact receiving area (102) and the connector mating area (104). The wall (106) has a contact receiving opening (108) which extends through the wall (106).
An assembly having an electrical connector (10) and a modular housing (100).The cooperation of positioning projections of the modular housing (100) withstabilizing sections (54) of the electrical connector (10) provides a stable andprecise mating between the electrical connector (10) and the modular housing(100) in four directions which are perpendicular to the plane of insertion of theelectrical connector (10) into the modular housing (100). The cooperation oflatches of the electrical connector (10) with latch receiving recesses of themodular housing (100) provides a stable and precise mating between theelectrical connector (10) and the modular housing (100) in two directions whichare in line with the plane of insertion.
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 13/516 - Means for holding or embracing insulating body, e.g. casing
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
20.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HEADER WITH STABILIZING FEATURES
An electrical connector (10) having a housing having a pin plate holder (12) anda pin block holder (14). The pin block holder (14) has a pin block holderstabilizing section (30). The pin plate holder (12) has a pin plate holderstabilizing portion (62). With the pin block holder (14) and the pin plate holder(12) fully mated, the pin block holder stabilizing section (30) engages the pinplate holder stabilizing portion (62) to prevent the movement of the pin plateholder (12) relative to the pin block holder (14) in multiple directions.
A twist-lock connector system includes a first twist-lock connector (112) including a first connector housing (140) holding first twist-lock contacts (116) at a first rotate-to-mate interface. The first twist-lock connector includes a first high speed electrical connector (300). The first high speed electrical connector is movable relative to the first connector housing between a home position and a rotated position. The first twist-lock connector includes a biasing member (360) coupled to the first high speed electrical connector to bias the first high speed electrical connector to the home position. The twist-lock connector system includes a second twist-lock connector (110) having a second connector housing (170) holding second twist-lock contacts (114) and a second high speed electrical connector (200) at a mating interface (118).
A charging device (200) for charging a mobile device (12) using a charging component (14) includes a power connector (50) and a thermal monitoring device (500). The power connector includes a housing (212) having an end wall (254) between a front (246) and a rear (248). The housing includes power contact channels (218) with power contacts (220) received therein. The thermal monitoring device is coupled to the end wall of the housing. The thermal monitoring device includes a substrate (504), a mating connector (506) mounted to the substrate, and a temperature sensor (502) mounted to the substrate. The temperature sensor is electrically connected to the mating connector being positioned in close proximity with at least one of the power contacts such that the temperature sensor is in thermal communication with the power contact for monitoring the temperature of the power contact.
A contactor (100) includes a housing (110) holding fixed contacts (120) and a movable contact (122) and an arc suppressor (160) in the housing having magnet assemblies (162, 164). The first magnet assembly includes first and second magnets (202,204) aligned with the first and second contacts and the second magnet assembly includes third and fourth magnets (242, 244) aligned with the first and second contacts. The first and second magnets are arranged in the cavity such that north B-fields (214, 224) of the first and second magnets face in opposite directions. The third and fourth magnets are arranged in the cavity such that north B-fields (254, 264) of the third and fourth magnets face in opposite directions.
A connector for controlling impedance for use in a connector assembly, the connector has a housing (44) made of dielectric material. The housing (44) has a first conductor receiving opening (68) and a second conductor receiving opening (68) which are dimensioned to receive exposed conductors (18, 20) of a cable (10). The first conductor receiving opening (68) and the second conductor receiving opening (68) have conductor receiving portions (41, 49), the conductor receiving portions (41, 49) extending at an angle (71) relative to a longitudinal axis (45) of the housing (44). The first conductor receiving opening (68) and the second conductor receiving opening (68) have conductor spacing portions (43, 51) which extend from the conductor receiving portions (41, 49). The conductor spacing portions (43, 51) extend in a direction which is essentially parallel to the longitudinal axis (45) of the housing (44). The spacing portions (43, 51) are spaced apart by a distance. The dielectric material and the distance (47) the conductor spacing portions are spaced apart being selected to match the impedance of the cable (10).
H01R 13/506 - BasesCases composed of different pieces assembled by snap action of the parts
H01R 13/6592 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable
H01R 13/6593 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the conductive member being a shielded cable the shield being composed of different pieces
H01R 13/6477 - Impedance matching by variation of dielectric properties
H01R 9/05 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable for coaxial cables
25.
METHOD AND DEVICE FOR POSITIONING COMPONENTS ON A CABLE
A device and method of positioning a component (18) on a cable (10). The method includes: moving a collet (22) into position on the component (18); engaging the component (18) with the collet (22); moving the collet (22) withthe component (18) positioned thereon into alignment with an end of the cable(10); securing the collet (22) to the end of the cable (10); moving the component (18) from the collet (22) to the cable (10); and removing the collet (22) from the end of the cable (10).
H02G 1/00 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines
H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables
A cable clamping device (100) includes a pair of grip jaws (180), a reset mechanism(140), and a handle (120) connected to the grip jaws (180) by the reset mechanism (140). Thehandle (120) is pivotable about a handle pivot (124) between a first position (P1) in which thegrip jaws (180) are in an open position (O) and a second position (P2) in which the grip jaws(180) are in a closed position (C) around a cable (800). The reset mechanism (140) pivots thehandle (120) from the second position (P2) to the first position (P1) before moving to a reset position (PS) of the reset mechanism (140) that holds the handle (120) in the first position (P1).
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
A self-lubricating connector (10, 110, 210, 310) with a housing (12, 112, 212,312) having a contact receiving cavity (18, 118, 218, 318) with a contact (40,140, 240, 340) provided therein. A lubricating device (20, 120, 220, 320) ispositioned in the housing (12, 112, 212, 312) proximate the contact (40, 140,240, 340). The lubricating device (20, 120, 220, 320) extends into the contactreceiving cavity (18, 118, 218, 318) and has lubricant provided therein. Thelubricant from the lubricating device (20, 120, 220, 320) is deposited or on theoutside surface (44, 144, 244, 344) of the contact (40, 140, 240, 340) as thecontact (40, 140, 240, 340) is moved between the first position and the secondposition, reducing wear on the contacts (40, 140, 240, 340) as the contacts (40,140, 240, 340) are moved between the first position and the second position.
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H01R 13/187 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being in the socket
28.
ADDITIVE PRINTING APPARATUS AND METHOD TO CREATE MULTI-MATERIAL OBJECTS
An additive printing apparatus and method for printing an object. The additive printing apparatus includes a print area having a movable build plate and a light projector. The apparatus includes a first movable tray with a first resin and second movable tray with a second resin When the first movable tray is positioned in the print area, the build plate is moved toward the first resin and the light projector is activated to cure a portion of the first resin to form a first layer of the object. When the second movable tray is positioned in the print area, the build plate is moved toward the second resin and the light projector is activated to cure a portion of the second resin to form a second layer of the object.
B29C 64/124 - Processes of additive manufacturing using only liquids or viscous materials, e.g. depositing a continuous bead of viscous material using layers of liquid which are selectively solidified
B29C 64/236 - Driving means for motion in a direction within the plane of a layer
A connector assembly (20) includes an outer conductive body (22) having a first end (23) configured to mate with a corresponding electrical connector, and a conductive center contact (30) arranged within the outer conductive body (22). The center contact (30) comprises a first end (32) configured to mate with the corresponding electrical connector and a second end (38) electrically connecting with a first electrical contact (52) of a circuit board (50). An outer contact (40) is slidably attached to a second end (26) of the outer conductive body (22) and electrically connects with a second electrical contact (54) of the circuit board (50). An elastic element (44) is provided for biasing the outer contact (40) in a direction away from the outer conductive body (22) and toward the circuit board (50).
H01R 24/50 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency mounted on a PCB [Printed Circuit Board]
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
H01R 24/52 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts specially adapted for high frequency mounted in or to a panel or structure
H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
A connector assembly (10) which controls impedance. The connectorassembly (10) includes a first metallic outer housing (32) and a second metallicouter housing (34). The second metallic housing (34) has a conductor receivingportion (44). A rib (50) is formed in the conductor receiving portion (44), the rib(50) extends in a direction which is parallel to a longitudinal axis (52) of thesecond metallic outer housing (34). A terminal (60) positioned in the connectorassembly (10) has a conductor receiving section (61) and a mating terminalreceiving section (63). The mating terminal receiving section (63) has a lead-inportion (64) and securing projections (66). At least one longitudinally extendingopening (67) is positioned about the circumference of the mating terminalreceiving section (63), the opening (67) reduces the cross section of theterminal (60). The opening (67) provides impedance tuning to allow for adefined pitch of the terminal (60) to be maintained without an impedance dropbecause of the close proximity of the terminal (60) to an adjacent terminal.
A cable assembly (10, 110, 210) for terminating a cable. The cable assembly(10, 110, 210) includes a cable assembly mating end (30, 130, 230) and a cable assembly cable receiving end (31, 131, 231). A metallic outer shell (32, 132,232) is positioned proximate to the cable assembly mating end (30, 130, 230)of the cable assembly (10, 110, 210). The metallic outer shell (32, 132, 232)has a mating contact engagement portion (36, 136, 236). A housing (50, 150,250) made of dielectric material is positioned in the metallic outer shell (32, 132,232). Resilient contact arms (86, 186, 286) are provided on the mating contact engagement portion (36, 136, 236) of the metallic outer shell (32, 132, 232).The resilient contact arms (86, 186, 286) extend from proximate the cable assembly mating end (30, 130, 230). Front ends (94, 194, 294) of the resilient contact arms (86, 186, 286) are provided proximate the cable assembly mating end (30, 130, 230) and cooperate with a protection portion (88, 188, 288) of the cable assembly (10, 110, 210) to prevent the front ends (94, 194, 294) of the resilient contact arms (86, 186, 286) from stubbing when the cable assembly is mated to a mating assembly.
A lighting receptacle assembly includes a receptacle assembly housing having a base and a head with a cavity. The head has an upper surface defining a mating interface for mating with a sensor connector and a seal configured to be sealed against the fixture housing. An index mounting ring is coupled to the fixture housing from an interior of the fixture housing and includes indexing features interfacing with housing indexing features. A spring holder plate is coupled to the head and holds a spring biasing the receptacle assembly housing in a holding direction toward the index mounting ring to engage the housing indexing features and the indexing features.
A power connector (102) includes a housing (110) having a terminal channel (116) and a terminal (114) received in the terminal channel including a mating pin (200) at a front of the terminal and a cable connector (202) at a rear of the terminal. The mating pin is positioned in the terminal channel for mating with a charging connector. The cable connector includes a pad (242) configured to be terminated to a power cable (118). The power connector includes a heat exchanger (300) thermally coupled to the pad of the terminal. The heat exchanger includes a coolant channel (302) for coolant flow through the heat exchanger for actively cooling the terminal. The heat exchanger includes a thermally conductive separator (392) electrically isolating the heat exchanger from the pad of the terminal.
A cooling system (130) for a power connector (102) of a charging inlet assembly (100) includes a cooling adapter (131) coupled to a housing (110) of the charging inlet assembly including an adapter body (133) forming a cavity (135). The cooling adapter includes supply and return ports (138, 139) adjacent a cable exit (137). The cooling system includes a heat exchanger (300) positioned in the cavity of the cooling adapter including a heat exchanger body configured to receive the power cable and/or the terminal (114). The heat exchanger body is thermally coupled to the power cable or the terminal to dissipate heat therefrom.
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 53/10 - Methods of charging batteries, specially adapted for electric vehiclesCharging stations or on-board charging equipment thereforExchange of energy storage elements in electric vehicles characterised by the energy transfer between the charging station and the vehicle
A street light fixture (100) includes a street light pole (104) having a base (106) and a head end (108) opposite the base supporting a street light head (102). The street light fixture includes a light fixture assembly (110) having a head assembly (112), a base assembly (114) and a wire assembly (116). The head assembly is received in the street light head and includes a light engine (130). The base assembly is received in a base cavity (140) of the base of the street light pole and includes a power controller (210) that receives power from power feed wires (150). The wire assembly has power supply wires (152) extending between the street light head and the base of the street light pole. The power supply wires are coupled to the power controller and are coupled to the light engine to supply power from the power controller to the light engine.
An electrical assembly 10 is adapted for switching power to a circuit having a power source. The electrical assembly 10 includes a housing 20 with current carrying contacts 20, 22 disposed in the housing. The current carrying contacts 20, 22 have engagement ends 32 with non-linear surfaces 34. A coupling member 44 is provided in the housing 20. The coupling member 44 has mating portions 48 for engaging the non-linear surfaces 34 of the current carrying contacts 20, 22. The mating portions 48 have grooves 70 provided thereon which extend from top surfaces 72 of the mating portions 48 toward bottom surfaces 74 of the mating portions 48. As the electrical assembly 10 is moved to a closed position, the grooves 70 of the mating portions 48 of the coupling member 44 are moved into engagement with the non-linear surfaces 34 of the contacts 20, 22, resulting in multiple contact points being provided between the non-linear surfaces 34 of each respective contact 20, 22 of the current carrying contacts 20, 22 and edges 78 of each respective groove 70 of the grooves 70 of the mating portions 48.
A cable preparation machine (100) includes a frame (110) forming a cable cutting zone (112), the frame having a cable opening (126) along a cable axis (176) at the cable cutting zone receiving an end (150) of a cable (104). The cable preparation machine includes a pulley assembly (200) rotatably coupled to the frame about the cable axis and a drive assembly (202) operably coupled to the pulley assembly to rotate the pulley assembly about the cable axis. The cable preparation machine includes a blade assembly (204) operably coupled to the pulley assembly and rotated with the pulley assembly about the cable axis. The blade assembly includes a blade having an arcuate cutting edge (212) configured for cutting an insulator (152, 154) from the end of the cable.
H01R 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
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
A method of removing a foil shield from a cable. The method includes: positioning the cable proximate a heating source; heating the foil shield in a designated area to weaken the foil shield; and removing an outer insulation of the cable and the foil shield after the foil shield has been heated.
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
H05B 6/10 - Induction heating apparatus, other than furnaces, for specific applications
39.
CABLE CONNECTOR PLUGS AND CABLE CONNECTOR SYSTEMS, COVER SYSTEMS AND METHODS INCLUDING SAME
A cable connector system for connecting electrical cables includes a connector and a plug. The connector includes a connector body and a shear bolt. The connector body includes a connector outer surface and a bolt bore intersecting the connector outer surface at a bore opening. The connector outer surface is curved. The shear bolt is configured to be mounted in the bolt bore to secure an electrical cable in the connector body. The plug includes a head and is configured to be mounted in the bolt bore at the bore opening. The head has a head outer surface and the head outer surface is curved.
A connector position assurance device having a resiliently deformable beam has a free end spaced from the base portion. A camming member is provided proximate the free end of the beam. The beam has a lockout projection engagement member provided proximate the free end of the beam and in-line with the camming member. The engagement surface extends at a first angle such that the engagement surface proximate an outer side wall is closer to the free end than the engagement surface proximate a surface of the camming member. The engagement surface extends at a second angle such that the engagement surface proximate a top surface of the lockout projection engagement member is closer to the free end than the engagement surface proximate a top side of the beam.
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
A method of detecting temperature of an electrical terminal (20, 120). The method includes: applying a material patch (24, 124) to a surface of the electrical terminal (20, 120), the thermal mass of the material patch (24, 124) is less than 25 percent of the thermal mass of the electrical terminal (20, 120), whereby the material patch (24, 124) does not appreciably increase the electrical resistance or thermal capacitance of the electrical terminal (20, 120); and remotely sensing a change in the material patch (24, 124) with an electrically isolated circuit (50, 150) which is external to the electrical terminal (20, 120)to determine if the electrical terminal (20, 120) is operating at a safe temperature to optimize current flow across the electrical terminal (20, 120).
G01K 11/12 - Measuring temperature based on physical or chemical changes not covered by group , , , or using changes in colour, translucency or reflectance
G01K 5/52 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a solid arranged for free expansion or contraction with electrical conversion means for final indication
G01K 7/36 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using magnetic elements, e.g. magnets, coils
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
C09D 11/50 - Sympathetic, colour-changing or similar inks
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
42.
SEALANT REPAIR SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR OUTER JACKET LAYERS OF CABLES AND CABLE ACCESSORIES
A method for repairing a damaged area of an outer jacket layer of a cable or cable accessory includes: applying sealant to a strip of flexible material; forming a preliminary sealant layer on the damaged area and around an entire circumference of the outer jacket layer by sliding the strip of flexible material relative to the outer jacket layer with the sealant in contact with the outer jacket layer; wrapping the strip of flexible material around the entire circumference of the outer jacket layer and the preliminary sealant layer, wherein the preliminary sealant layer holds the strip of flexible material in place after the wrapping; and allowing the sealant to cure to thereby form a final sealant layer on the damaged area and around the entire circumference of the outer jacket layer, wherein the strip of flexible material holds the sealant in place while allowing the sealant to cure.
H02G 1/16 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for repairing insulation or armouring of cables
A contactor (100) includes a housing (110) having an outer wall (111) defining a cavity (112), fixed contacts (120) and a movable contact (122) within the cavity, and a coil assembly (140) in the cavity operated to move the movable contact between an unmated position and a mating position with the fixed contacts. The contactor includes an arc suppressor (160) in the cavity including a first magnet (202) located in the cavity on a first side of the movable contact and a second magnet (204) located in the cavity on a second side of the movable contact. The first magnet is arranged in the cavity such that a north B-field (214) of the first magnet faces outward toward the outer wall of the housing. The second magnet is arranged in the cavity such that a north B-field (224) of the second magnet faces outward toward the outer wall of the housing.
A terminal (114) for a charging inlet assembly (100) includes a head (202), a mating shaft (204), and a replaceable pin (200) removably coupled to the head. The head is secured in a terminal channel (132, 134) of a housing (110) of the charging inlet assembly having a terminating end (223) configured to be terminated to a power cable (142. The mating shaft has threads. The replaceable pin has an outer surface (214) defining a separable mating interface for mating engagement with a charging conductor of a charging connector. The replaceable pin has a drive base (216) at the rear (212) including drive teeth (218) configured to be engaged by a socket tool (180) to rotate the replaceable pin relative to the head for installing or removing the replaceable pin. The mating shaft is threadably coupled to at least one of the head or the replaceable pin in a corresponding threaded bore (260) of the head or the replaceable pin.
H01R 13/04 - Pins or blades for co-operation with sockets
H01R 4/56 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation one conductor screwing into another
A cable assembly comprising: (a) a ribbon cable having a plurality of optical fibers having endfaces; (b) an elastomeric sheathing being disposed over at least a portion of the ribbon cable and terminating in a sheathing end near the endfaces such that the endfaces protrude beyond the sheathing end; (c) a ferrule having a mating surface presenting the endfaces, and a rear end having a rear opening through which the optical fibers pass, the rear end contacting the sheathing end to form an adhesive tight seal sufficient to prevent liquid adhesive in the ferrule from flowing out of the rear opening; and (d) adhesive disposed in the ferrule to secure the optical fibers to the ferrule.
A receptacle connector 102 for a charging inlet assembly 100 includes a housing 110 and a terminal assembly 114 coupled to the housing including cap 202 extending from a pin 200. The pin is positioned in a terminal channel 136 of the housing for mating with a charging connector. The pin has a rear flange 230 and a rear mounting post with a base 250 of the cap coupled thereto. A pad 252 extends from the base configured to be coupled to a power cable 142. The receptacle connector includes a secondary lock assembly 144 having a locking wall 184 engaging and blocking rearward movement of the rear flange of the pin in a locked position. The locking wall is disengaged from the rear flange of the pin in an unlocked position.
An LED strip assembly (110) for a light fixture (100) includes a PCB strip (112) and a power connector (120) electrically connected thereto. A rear (162) of the PCB strip is mounted to a support wall (152) of a frame (102) of the light fixture and LEDs (114) are mounted to a front (160) of the PCB strip. The power connector includes a connector housing (130) having a contact cavity (184) and a mounting tab (188) configured to be mounted to the support wall of the frame of the light fixture. The power connector includes a power wire assembly (122) coupled to the connector housing having a power wire (124) and a power wire contact (128) terminated thereto. The power wire contact has a spring beam (260) mechanically and electrically connected to a power pad (170) of the PCB strip at a separable mating interface (276) to electrically connect the power wire to a power circuit of the PCB strip.
An LED strip assembly (110) for a light fixture (100) includes a PCB strip (112) having a front (160) and a rear (162) extending between a first side (172) and a second side (172). The PCB strip has LEDs (114) mounted to the front of the PCB strip and powered by a power circuit. The PCB strip has a power pad (170) at the front of the PCB strip electrically connected to the power circuit. The LED strip assembly includes a power connector (120) terminated to the PCB strip. The power connector includes a power wire assembly (122) having a power wire (124). The power connector includes an LED strip contact (126) having a base (200) mounted to the power pad and a connecting wall (202) extending from the base. The connecting wall has a mating interface (224) coupled to the power wire assembly to electrically connect the power wire to the LED strip contact.
F21V 23/06 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices the elements being coupling devices
F21Y 103/10 - Elongate light sources, e.g. fluorescent tubes comprising a linear array of point-like light-generating elements
H01R 13/20 - Pins, blades, or sockets shaped, or provided with separate member, to retain co-operating parts together
H01R 4/24 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
H01R 12/75 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures connecting to cables except for flat or ribbon cables
H01R 12/81 - Coupling devices for flexible printed circuits, flat or ribbon cables or like structures connecting to another cable except for flat or ribbon cable
F21V 19/04 - Fastening of light sources or lamp holders with provision for changing light source, e.g. turret
A coaxial connector assembly includes a connector module having a connector body that includes contact cavities extending between a front side and a rear side of the connector body. The connector module has a cover having openings. Coaxial contacts are received in corresponding contact cavities each having a coaxial signal element and outer contact. The outer contact has a cable segment coupled to a coaxial cable and a mating segment. The cable segment has a front section and a rear section having a larger diameter than the front section and located rearward of the cover to receive the cable. The front section passes through the opening into the contact cavity to engage the mating segment. Biasing springs are located between the cover and the mating segment of the coaxial contact to bias the coaxial contact in the mating direction.
H01R 13/17 - Pins, blades or sockets having separate spring member for producing or increasing contact pressure the spring member being on the pin
H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
A connector having a front and rear origination and configured to mate with a mating connector, the connector comprising: (a) a housing having one or more cavities defined therein, and having a front face with one or more orifices defined therein, wherein each of the orifices corresponds to one of the cavities and has an inner first diameter; (b) an optical contact at least partially disposed in one of the cavities, and comprising at least a ferrule extending from the cavity and through the orifice corresponding to the cavity, the ferrule having a second diameter less than the first diameter such that a gap is defined between the ferrule and the housing at the orifice; and (c) a compliant member disposed at least partially in the gap and configured to suppress vibration between the housing and the optical contact.
A contactor (100) includes an housing (110) having a cavity (112), fixed contacts (120) received in the cavity having mating ends (132) in the cavity, a movable contact (122) movable within the cavity between a mated position and an unmated position and engaging the fixed contacts to electrically connect the fixed contacts in the mated position, and a coil assembly (140) in the cavity operated to move the movable contact between the unmated position and the mating position. The contactor includes an arc suppressor (160) in the cavity. The arc suppressor includes a multi-pole magnet (162) having a first magnet (202) having a first pole and a second magnet (204) having a second pole. The first magnet is integrated with the second magnet in a unitary magnet body (200).
H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
A hand crimp tool (100) includes a handle (110) having upper and lower handles (150, 152) having upper and lower handgrips (154, 156) hand squeezed to close the hand crimp tool. The hand crimp tool includes a head (112) having upper and lower jaws (120, 122) defining a crimp zone (114) therebetween. The lower jaw includes an anvil (124) holding a terminal (102) and the upper jaw includes a crimper (126) crimping the terminal. The hand crimp tool includes a wire inserter (200) coupled to the head having a carriage (206) movable between an advanced position and a retracted position. The wire inserter has a wire clamp (208) holding a wire (104) in the carriage and the wire inserter moves the wire relative to the head to position and hold the wire in the terminal during crimping of the terminal between the anvil and the crimper.
B25B 27/14 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for for assembling objects other than by press fit or detaching same
An elastic sealing ring expanding apparatus includes a base on which a plurality of posts are disposed, an assembly platform supported on the base by the posts, a plurality of rods movably mounted on the assembly platform, and a driving device mounted on the base. The driving device is configured to drive the rods to move from a center of a rectangle toward a plurality of corners of the rectangle along a plurality of straight paths, expanding an elastic sealing ring sleeved on the rods into a rectangular ring with a predetermined length-width ratio.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformationTools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B25B 27/00 - Hand tools or bench devices, specially adapted for fitting together or separating parts or objects whether or not involving some deformation, not otherwise provided for
B23P 19/08 - Machines for placing washers, circlips, or the like on bolts or other members
55.
THREE-DIMENSIONAL INVERTED-F ANTENNA ELEMENT AND ANTENNA ASSEMBLY AND COMMUNICATION SYSTEM HAVING THE SAME
Three-dimensional inverted-F antenna (3D-IFA) element (105) includes a coupling section (130) that is configured to electrically connect to a ground plane through a short point and electrically connect to a communication line through a feed point. The coupling section extends along a section plane that intersects the short point and the feed point. The coupling section extends away from the short and feed points along the Z-axis. The 3D-IFA element also includes an antenna arm (136) that extends lengthwise from the coupling section along an XY plane. The antenna arm follows an arm path along the XY plane as the antenna arm extends from the coupling section to a distal edge (159) of the antenna arm. The arm path is non-linear along the XY plane, wherein at least a portion of the arm path extends away from the section plane.
H01Q 1/52 - Means for reducing coupling between antennas Means for reducing coupling between an antenna and another structure
H01Q 9/42 - Resonant antennas with feed to end of elongated active element, e.g. unipole with folded element, the folded parts being spaced apart a small fraction of the operating wavelength
H01Q 21/28 - Combinations of substantially independent non-interacting antenna units or systems
H01Q 1/32 - Adaptation for use in or on road or rail vehicles
Electrical connector (106) includes an electrical contact (521) coupled to a connector body (202) and configured to engage a respective contact of a mating connector (100). The electrical connector (106) includes a seal gland (220) secured to the connector body (202). The seal gland (220) is shaped to engage the mating connector (100) during the mating operation. The seal gland (220) includes a lubricating section (310) and a sealing section (312) that are displaceable by the mating connector (100) during the mating operation. The lubricating section (310) is positioned in front of the sealing section (312) such that the lubricating section (310) initially engages the mating connector (100). The lubricating section (310) has at least one of an added lubricant or an intrinsic lubricant. The seal gland (220) is configured to provide a first frictional force (335) as the mating connector (100) engages the lubricating section (310) and a second frictional force (337) as the mating connector (100) engages the sealing section (312). The second frictional force (337) is greater than the first frictional force (335).
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/631 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for engagement only
H01R 13/629 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure
H01R 13/453 - Shutter or cover plate opened by engagement of counterpart
A charging inlet (110) includes a power terminal (204), a holder member (602), and a thermal sensor (312). The power terminal is configured to releasably engage a mating contact of an external power source (104). The holder member is proximate to the power terminal, and has an electrically insulative material. The holder member defines at least a portion of a pocket (606) that is fully enclosed. The thermal sensor is disposed within the pocket for monitoring a temperature of the power terminal.
A charging inlet (110) includes a power terminal (204) and a thermal sensor (312) for monitoring a temperature of the power terminal. The power terminal is configured to releasably engage a mating contact of an external power source (104). The power terminal includes a cylindrical shaft (304). The thermal sensor includes a substrate (320) and a sensing element (322) mounted on the substrate. The substrate is flexible and curves along at least a portion of an outer surface (314) of the cylindrical shaft.
An electrical connector with an insert assembly used to retain contact in an electrical connector. The insert assembly includes a rear insert and a front insert. The rear insert has a rear insert front surface, a rear insert rear surface and a rear insert outer surface. The rear insert outer surface extends between the rear insert front surface and the rear insert rear surface. Rear insert contact-receiving openings extend from the rear insert front surface to the rear insert rear surface. Latches are provided in the rear insert outer surface and are provided in alignment with respective rear insert contact-receiving openings. The latches are integrally formed in the rear insert outer surface. The latches are positioned proximate to the rear insert contact-receiving openings thereby allowing the latches to deform into the rear insert contact-receiving openings.
A thermal sensing system (100) includes an electrical contact (102), a sensing element (104), and at least one position sensor (106). The electrical contact releasably connects to a mating contact (112) for establishing a conductive path across a mating interface. The electrical contact defines a channel (136) therein that extends from an opening (138) along an outer surface (140) of the electrical contact. The sensing element is at least partially outside of the channel and is configured to move relative to the electrical contact from a first position to a second position based on a temperature increase within the channel that exceeds a designated threshold temperature. The at least one position sensor is spaced apart from the electrical contact and is configured to detect a position change of the sensing element from the first position to the second position, indicating that the temperature within the channel exceeds the designated threshold temperature.
G01K 5/52 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a solid arranged for free expansion or contraction with electrical conversion means for final indication
G01K 5/62 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a solid constrained so that expansion or contraction causes a deformation of the solid the solid body being formed of compounded strips or plates, e.g. bimetallic strip
G01K 5/72 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a solid constrained so that expansion or contraction causes a deformation of the solid the solid body being formed of compounded strips or plates, e.g. bimetallic strip specially adapted for indicating or recording with electric transmission means for final indication
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
61.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY WITH COMPRESSION CONTACTS
A wire harness assembly (10, 110) including a first connector (12, 112), a second connector (14, 114), and conductors (16, 116) extending between the first connector and the second connector. Contacts (22, 122) are provided on the second connector (14, 114). The contacts have termination sections (24, 124) which are mounted on the second connector (14, 114), compliant sections (26, 126) which extend from the termination sections (24, 124), and substrate engagement sections (28, 128) which extend from the compliant sections (26, 126). The substrate engagement sections (28, 128) have curved contact sections (38, 138) which are configured to be positioned in mechanical and electrical engagement with circuit pads (40, 142) of a mating printed circuit board (42, 140). Embossments (44, 144) are provided on the curved contact sections to provide additional strength and stability to the curved contact sections.
H01R 4/2462 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members having additional means acting on the insulation or the wire, e.g. additional insulation-penetrating means, strain relief means or wire cutting knives the contact members being in a slotted bent configuration, e.g. a slotted bight
H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
A thermal sensing system (100) includes an electrical contact (102), a sensing element (104), and a position sensor (106). The electrical contact includes a shaft (130) that defines a channel (136). The channel extends into the shaft from an opening (138) along an outer surface (140) of the shaft. The sensing element is disposed at least partially outside of the channel and is operably connected to the channel through the opening. The sensing element is movable relative to the electrical contact based on a temperature change within the channel. The position sensor is spaced apart from the electrical contact and the sensing element. The position sensor is configured to detect a position change of a portion of the sensing element outside of the channel responsive to the temperature change within the channel.
G01K 5/52 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a solid arranged for free expansion or contraction with electrical conversion means for final indication
G01K 5/62 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a solid constrained so that expansion or contraction causes a deformation of the solid the solid body being formed of compounded strips or plates, e.g. bimetallic strip
G01K 5/72 - Measuring temperature based on the expansion or contraction of a material the material being a solid constrained so that expansion or contraction causes a deformation of the solid the solid body being formed of compounded strips or plates, e.g. bimetallic strip specially adapted for indicating or recording with electric transmission means for final indication
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
63.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND WIRE HARNESS ASSEMBLY WITH COMPRESSION CONTACTS
A wire harness assembly (10, 110) including a first connector (12, 112), a second connector (14, 114), and conductors (16, 116) extending between the first connector and the second connector. Contacts (22, 122) are provided on the second connector (14, 114). The contacts have termination sections (24, 124) which are mounted on the second connector (14, 114), compliant sections (26, 126) which extend from the termination sections (24, 124), and substrate engagement sections (28, 128) which extend from the compliant sections (26, 126). The substrate engagement sections (28, 128) have curved contact sections (38, 138) which are configured to be positioned in mechanical and electrical engagement with circuit pads (40, 142) of a mating printed circuit board (42, 140). Embossments (44, 144) are provided on the curved contact sections to provide additional strength and stability to the curved contact sections.
H01R 4/2462 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members having additional means acting on the insulation or the wire, e.g. additional insulation-penetrating means, strain relief means or wire cutting knives the contact members being in a slotted bent configuration, e.g. a slotted bight
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
A cable preparation machine (100) includes a frame (110) forming a cable cutting zone (112) and having a cable opening (126) along a cable axis (176) at the cable cutting zone receiving an end (150) of a cable (104). The cable preparation machine includes a pulley assembly (200) rotatably coupled to the frame about the cable axis, a drive assembly (202) operably coupled to the pulley assembly to rotate the pulley assembly about the cable axis, and a blade assembly (204) operably coupled to the pulley assembly and rotated with the pulley assembly about the cable axis. The blade assembly is configured for cutting an insulator (152) from the end of the cable in a first cutting configuration when the cable is positioned in the cable opening and the blade assembly is configured for cutting a cable braid (156) from the end of the cable in a second cutting configuration when the cable is positioned in the cable opening.
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
H01R 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
TYCO ELECTRONICS MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. (Mexico)
Inventor
Houser, Michael Steven
Deck, Gary Lee
Gavlak, Christopher John
Morris, Michael
Wheeler, Natalie C.
Wright, Scott M.
Gerardo, Daniel Enrique Juarez
Abstract
A cable preparation machine (100) includes a blade assembly (204) having arms (270) and braid blades (212) mounted thereto and disposed about a cable opening (126) receiving a cable end along a cable axis (176). The arms are movable between retracted positions and advanced positions to move the braid blades. The braid blades have edges configured to engage a cable braid (156) of the cable (104) to cut the cable braid. The cable preparation machine includes a mandrel (128) coupled to the end (150) of the cable between the cable braid and an inner insulator (154) of the cable. The braid blades are rotated around the cable axis pressing the cable braid between the edges of the braid blades and the mandrel to cut the braid blade
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
H01R 43/28 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for wire processing before connecting to contact members, not provided for in groups
A header connector (102) includes a header housing (110) having a mating end (120) and a mounting end (122) mounted to a circuit board (106). The header housing has a cavity (128) at the mating end and a flange (140) forming a seal pocket (144) with a seal (116). A signal contact (112) is received in a signal contact channel (160) of the header housing having a mounting end having a compliant pin (206) configured to be press-fit into a plated via of the circuit board. A ground shield (114) is received in a ground shield channel (162) of the header housing providing electrical shielding for the signal contact. The ground shield has a compliant pin (306) configured to be press-fit into a plated via of the circuit board.
H01R 12/71 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 13/6594 - Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members the shield being mounted on a PCB and connected to conductive members
H01R 12/72 - Coupling devices for rigid printing circuits or like structures coupling with the edge of the rigid printed circuits or like structures
An electrical contact assembly 10 is disclosed having a braided Litz wire 14 and an electrical contact 12. The electrical contact 12 has a contact portion 16 and a Litz wire termination portion 18. The contact portion16 is configured to make an electrical connection with a mating contact. The Litz wire termination portion 18 has serrations 28 which engage the braided Litz wire 14. The Litz wire termination portion 14 has a length to allow the Litz wire termination portion 14 to make an electrical connection with each individual wire 50 of the Litz wire.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 4/2495 - Insulation penetration combined with permanent deformation of the contact member, e.g. crimping
H01B 7/30 - Insulated conductors or cables characterised by their form with arrangements for reducing conductor losses when carrying AC, e.g. due to skin effect
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TEMPERATURE SENSOR ASSEMBLY FOR AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
An electrical connector (102) including a housing (110) having a terminal channel (116) with a power terminal (114) in the terminal channel. The electrical connector includes a temperature sensor assembly (130) positioned in the chamber (140). The temperature sensor assembly includes a sealing pad (300) holding the power terminal and a thermal shunt (302) held by the sealing pad. A temperature sensor (304) is coupled to the thermal shunt. The sealing pad is electrically insulative and has a terminal opening (316) receiving the power terminal. The sealing pad is thermally coupled to the power terminal and thermally coupled to the thermal shunt. The thermal shunt has a thermal conductivity higher than a thermal conductivity of the sealing pad. The temperature sensor monitors the temperature of the power terminal through a thermal path defined by the sealing pad and the thermal shunt.
An electromechanical switch (101) includes first and second stationary contacts (108, 109) and a movable contact (124). Each of the first and second stationary contacts has a respective protrusion (502, 504) at a mating end (306) thereof. The movable contact defines a first depression (308) and a second depression (309) along a mating side (202) thereof. The movable contact is reciprocally movable into and out of a closed position relative to the first and second stationary contacts. In the closed position, the mating side of the movable contact engages the mating ends of the first and second stationary contacts such that the protrusion of the first stationary contact projects into the first depression and the protrusion of the second stationary contact projects into the second depression.
H01H 1/16 - Contacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting by rollingContacts characterised by the manner in which co-operating contacts engage by abutting by wrappingRoller or ball contacts
A solenoid assembly includes the solenoid armature assembly having a flux tube or magnetic bearing having an opposed first end and a second end. The armature assembly additionally includes an armature having an opposed third end and a fourth end and movable within the flux tube or magnetic bearing along a mutual axis. The fourth end of the armature is slidably movable beyond the second end of the flux tube or magnetic bearing. A top plate facing the fourth end of the armature, the top plate having an opening for slidably receiving the central core. A slot is included in at least one of the flux tube or magnetic bearing, the armature, and the top plate to improve or decrease release time between the movable contacts and the stationary contacts.
H01H 50/20 - Movable parts of magnetic circuits, e.g. armature movable inside coil and substantially lengthwise with respect to axis thereofMovable parts of magnetic circuits, e.g. armature movable coaxially with respect to coil
A method for sealing a bundle of wires includes providing an adhesive material having a viscosity of less than about 300 Pa.s at an installation temperature. A structure is formed (400, 1500) from the adhesive and a plurality of wires is inserted (405, 1505) into the structure. A first amount of heat is applied to the structure in a first heating operation (410, 1510). The first amount of heat being higher than an ambient temperature and lower than a softening temperature of the structure. Subsequently, a second amount of heat is applied in a second heating operation (425, 1525) to the structure to fully melt the structure and cause the adhesive of the structure to fill voids between the plurality of wires to thereby seal the wires. Application of heat during the first operation (410, 1510) to the structure facilitates improved melt uniformity during the second heating operation (425, 1525).
A system for sealing an electrical terminal (820) which includes a device (800, 900, 1000, 1100) for sealing a plurality of electrical wires to a wire attachment portion (818) of the terminal. The device includes a shrinkable tubing (802, 902, 1102) which is placed over the plurality of wires such that one end thereof extends over the wire attachment portion (818) of the terminal. A sealant/adhesive is placed within the heat shrink tubing and has a first portion (810) proximate to the edge (808, 910, 1108) of the heat shrink tubing. The sealant/adhesive has a strip of high viscosity sealant/adhesive (804, 904, 1104) proximate a strip of low viscosity sealant/adhesive (806, 906, 1106). Upon heating the device after installation of the device over the electrical terminal, the shrinkable tubing starts to recover, the first portion of the sealant/adhesive flows and seals free ends of the plurality of electrical wires.
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one anotherMeans for effecting or maintaining such contactElectrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 11/12 - End pieces terminating in an eye, hook, or fork
An electrical connector (10) is provided having a housing (12) with a mating face (26) and a wire-receiving face (30). Terminal-receiving cavities (28) extend from the mating face toward the wire-receiving face. A receiving cavity (40) extends from the wire-receiving face to an end wall provided at an end of the terminal-receiving cavities and has a first section (44) proximate the wire-receiving face and a second section (46) proximate the end wall at the end of the terminal-receiving cavities. A transition wall (48) is provided between the first section and the second section. A rear cover (80, 280) member is provided proximate the wire-receiving face. The receiving cavity is configured to receive a gang sealing member (60) in the first section or individual wire sealing members (160) in the second section to form a seal between the housing and the respective gang sealing member or the individual wire sealing members.
A carrier includes a base on which a circuit board is mounted, a loading device mounted on the base, a first pressing device mounted on the base, and a second pressing device mounted on the base. The loading device is configured to load an electronic device on the base. The first pressing device is configured to press a first lead end protruding from the electronic device on the circuit board to electrically contact the circuit board. The second pressing device is configured to press a second lead end of the electronic device on the base.
H05K 3/32 - Assembling printed circuits with electric components, e.g. with resistor electrically connecting electric components or wires to printed circuits
An assembly system includes a feeding mechanism adapted to feed a heat shrinkable tube, a cutting mechanism, a clamping mechanism, a robot, and a vision system. The cutting mechanism is adapted to cut off a section of heat shrinkable tube with a predetermined length from the heat shrinkable tube fed by the feeding mechanism. The clamping mechanism is adapted to clamp the heat shrinkable tube during cutting the heat shrinkable tube with the cutting mechanism. The robot is adapted to grip the section of heat shrinkable tube cut off from the heat shrinkable tube. The vision system is adapted to guide the robot to sleeve the section of heat shrinkable tube onto a wire of an electrical device.
B29C 63/42 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor by liberation of internal stresses using tubular layers or sheathings
A bidirectional switch and a method of the bidirectional switch including, a first enhancement mode n-channel metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistor (n-MOSFET) and a second n-MOSFET electrically connected in a common source configuration. The emitter of an insulated gate bipolar transistor (IGBT) is further electrically connected to the common sources of the n-MOSFET. A control board regulates a first operation of the IGBT and an operation of the first field effect transistor. The control board additionally receives at least one measured characteristic, from a sensor and determines the measured characteristic is below a predetermined threshold. The control board then regulates an operation of the second field effect transistor and a second operation of the IGBT.
An enclosed connection system for mechanically and electrically connecting first and second cables, the cables each including an elongate electrical conductor covered by an insulation layer, includes an insulation piercing connector and an enclosure. The insulation piercing connector includes at least one electrically conductive piercing member and a clamping mechanism. The clamping mechanism is configured and operable to force the at least one piercing member through the insulation layers of the first and second cables and into electrical engagement with the conductors of the first and second cables such that the conductors of the first and second cables are electrically connected to one another through the at least one piercing member. The enclosure is configured to receive and cover the connection and to protect the insulation piercing connector.
H01R 4/2408 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having teeth, prongs, pins or needles penetrating the insulation actuated by clamping screws
A charging system (100) includes an electrical power terminal (304), a power cable (108), and a cooling tube (110). The electrical power terminal includes a pin (402) and a block (404). The block has a front side (412) and a rear side (414). The pin extends from the front side of the block to a distal end (408) of the pin. The block includes a termination pad surface (426). The block defines a port (430) therethrough that is spaced apart from the termination pad surface. The power cable is mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the termination pad surface of the block. The cooling tube extends into the port of the block, and is configured to absorb and dissipate heat from the block.
H01R 13/00 - Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups or
H01R 11/11 - End pieces or tapping pieces for wires or cables, supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating electrical connection to some other wire, terminal, or conductive member
An electronic device (100) includes a substrate having a top surface (112), a bottom surface (114) and at least one opening (120) therethrough. The substrate has circuity. A relay (104) is mounted to the substrate and is electrically connected to the circuitry. The relay has a switching device (132) configured to activate the relay. The switching device has contacts (134) electrically connected to the circuitry. The relay is mounted to the substrate in the opening such that at least a portion of the switching device is positioned above the top surface and at least a portion of the switching device is positioned below the top surface.
A protective apparatus for a distribution line conductor includes an elongate tube configured to be installed on the conductor and a plurality of annular members concentrically positioned on the tube and configured to rotate independently of each other. The tube has a longitudinal axis and defines a longitudinally extending chamber configured to receive the conductor. The tube has opposite first and second ends and a longitudinally extending opening from the first end to the second end that facilitates installation of the elongate tube on the conductor. Each annular member includes an outer surface and a plurality of circumferentially-spaced apart members extending outwardly from the outer surface. Each annular member includes a longitudinally extending slot that is configured to align with the longitudinally extending opening of the tube to facilitate installation of the elongate tube and the plurality of annular members as an assembly on the conductor.
H01B 17/00 - Insulators or insulating bodies characterised by their form
A01M 29/32 - Scaring or repelling devices, e.g. bird-scaring apparatus preventing or obstructing access or passage, e.g. by means of barriers, spikes, cords, obstacles or sprinkled water specially adapted for birds, e.g. spikes
E04H 17/00 - Fencing, e.g. fences, enclosures, corrals
H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
H02G 7/00 - Overhead installations of electric lines or cables
A charging system (100) includes a power cable (108) and a cooling tube (110). The power cable extends from a charging inlet (102) to a battery pack (104) to electrically connect the charging inlet to the battery pack. The charging inlet is configured to releasably couple to a mating connector (212) of an external power source. The power cable includes a conductive core (450), an insulating layer (452) surrounding the conductive core, and a metallic shield layer (330) surrounding the insulating layer. The cooling tube is connected to a heat sink (106) and extends along a length of the power cable. The cooling tube engages the metallic shield layer of the power cable to transfer heat from the power cable to the heat sink.
A charging assembly (110) includes a charging inlet (202) and a locking device (204) mounted to the charging inlet. The locking device includes a housing (230), a release member (232), and an override member (234). The release member is connected to a movable locking pin (220) via a mechanical linkage (308). The locking pin in an extended position is configured to secure a mating connector (112) of an external power source to the charging inlet. The override member is slidably mounted to the housing, and includes a tail (404) that is coupled to the release member. The override member has a contact surface (312) configured to be engaged by an external instrument (510) to translate the override member relative to the housing such that the tail actuates the release member causing the locking pin to transition from the extended position towards a retracted position to enable the mating connector to be disconnected from the charging inlet.
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 13/633 - Additional means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts, e.g. aligning or guiding means, levers, gas pressure for disengagement only
B60L 53/16 - Connectors, e.g. plugs or sockets, specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
A receptacle terminal (110) includes a main box (200) and a transverse box (300). The main box has a front (210), a rear (212), sides and ends (218, 220) extending between the front and the rear. The main box has a main blade slot (206) open at the rear configured to receive a first blade terminal along a main plane (208). The main box has a deflectable spring contact (204) configured to engage the first blade terminal when received in the main blade slot. The transverse box has a front (310), a rear (312), sides (314, 316) and ends (318, 320) extending between the front and the rear. The transverse box has a transverse blade slot (306) open at the front configured to receive a second blade terminal along a transverse plane (308). The transverse box is oriented relative to the main box such that the transverse plane is perpendicular to the main plane.
A connector system for a wearable article including receptacle and plug connector assemblies is provided. The receptacle connector assembly includes a housing having a cavity receiving an electronic device and having a receptacle connector. The plug connector assembly includes a holder including an article mount securable to the wearable article and a support arm hingedly coupled to the article mount at a hinge. The plug connector assembly has a plug connector on the support arm including plug contacts and a cable electrically connected to the plug contacts. A seal is coupled between the receptacle connector and the plug connector. The plug connector is loaded into a receptacle of the receptacle connector to mate the plug contacts with the receptacle contacts to electrically connect the cable to the electronic device.
TE CONNECTIVITY BRASIL INDUSTRIA DE ELETRONICOS LTDA. (Brazil)
Inventor
Christiano, Fabio Fortunato
Krnetic, Zoran
Patterson, Jeremy Christian
Abstract
An electrical connector (102) includes a housing (118) and a presentation block (140). The presentation block is mounted to the housing along an outer surface (204) of the housing. The presentation block has a three-dimensional shape with a display surface (302) that is angled transverse to an area of the outer surface of the housing on which the presentation block is mounted. The presentation block includes a graphic identifier (112) that is computer-readable and disposed on the display surface.
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
G09F 3/00 - Labels, tag tickets, or similar identification or indication meansSealsPostage or like stamps
A receptacle terminal (110) includes a box (200) having a front (210), a rear (212), first and second sides (214, 216) and first and second ends (218, 220) defining a cavity (202). A front blade slot (206) is open at the front configured to receive a first blade terminal (106). A rear blade slot (208) is open at the rear configured to receive a second blade terminal (108). A spring contact (204) is in the cavity between the front blade slot and the rear blade slot and includes a first mating interface (240) configured to engage the first blade terminal when received in the front blade slot and a second mating interface (242) configured to engage the second blade terminal when received in the rear blade slot. The first end is split including a first flap (222) and a second flap (224) facing each other at a seam (225). The first flap and the second flap are independently movable relative to each other.
H01R 13/24 - Contacts for co-operating by abutting resilientContacts for co-operating by abutting resiliently mounted
H01R 43/16 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for manufacturing contact members, e.g. by punching and by bending
H01R 31/08 - Short-circuiting members for bridging contacts in a counterpart
An automatic solder paste feeding system, comprising: a base, a container mounted on the base and configured to contain a solder paste therein, a syringe mounted on the base and configured to inject the solder paste into the container, and a heater mounted on the base and configured to heat the solder paste contained in the container, so that the solder paste is melted into liquid state.
1111detected by the capacitance detector (10); a temperature sensor provided in the heat transfer medium (101) in the solar water heater and configured to detect the temperature of the heat transfer medium (101) in the solar water heater; and a concentration calculation unit configured to calculate the concentration of antifreeze in the heat transfer medium (101) based on the relative dielectric constant rr calculated by the dielectric constant calculation unit and the temperature detected by the temperature sensor. The concentration of antifreeze in the heat transfer medium may be monitored on-line to prevent the concentration of antifreeze in the heat transfer medium from exceeding a predetermined range.
G01N 27/22 - Investigating or analysing materials by the use of electric, electrochemical, or magnetic means by investigating impedance by investigating capacitance
A sealed tailgate handle assembly (14) having a housing (24) and a circuit board (50) positioned in the housing (24). A switch (58) is positioned in the housing (24) and is configured to complete an electrical circuit path on the circuit board (50). Resin material (64) encompasses the circuit board (50), with the resin material (64) configured to seal the connection between the circuit board (50) and the switch (58). An inner cover (68) is movable between an initial position and a second position. A resilient member (66) extends between the inner cover (68) and the resin material (64). An outer cover (88) has a deformable upper wall (90). Upon an application of a force to the upper wall (90), the inner cover (68) is moved from an initial position to the second position, causing the inner cover (68) to engage the switch (58), causing the switch (58) to complete an electrical circuit path on the circuit board (50) to release a tailgate.
A power switch device has a housing 12, a movable shuttle 56 with a bridge contact 54 and at least one shape memory alloy actuator 52. The housing has a cavity 30 provided with a heat conductive fluid 80 and stationary current carrying contacts 32, 34 which extend through the housing to the cavity. The shape memory alloy actuator 52 is attached to a first end of the shuttle 56 and to a first end of the housing 12, and responds to a first activation signal by contracting from an initial shape to move the shuttle 56 and the bridge contact 54 toward the stationary current carrying contacts 32, 34 to a closed position. At least one second shape memory alloy actuator 50 is attached to a second end of the shuttle and to a second end of the the housing, and contracts in response to a second actuation signal to move the shuttle and the bridge contacts away from the stationary current carrying contacts. A magnet (66) attached to the housing and a mating magnet (68) attached to the shuttle retain the shuttle in the closed position.
H01H 61/02 - Electrothermal relays wherein the thermally-sensitive member is heated indirectly, e.g. resistively, inductively
H01H 1/54 - Means for increasing contact pressure, preventing vibration of contacts, holding contacts together after engagement, or biasing contacts to the open position by magnetic force
An antenna assembly (102) for a wireless device (100) includes an antenna cable (112) having a feed line (116) and a ground shield (118) and a substrate (140). The antenna (110) includes a low band ground terminal (200), a low band feed terminal (202), a high band ground terminal (204) and a high band feed terminal (206). The low band ground terminal is electrically coupled to the ground shield of the antenna cable and capacitively coupled to the feed line of the antenna cable. The low band feed terminal is electrically coupled to the feed line of the antenna cable. The high band ground terminal is electrically coupled to the ground shield of the antenna cable and capacitively coupled to the feed line of the antenna cable. The high band feed terminal is electrically coupled to the feed line of the antenna cable. The low band ground terminal and the high band ground terminal are ground plane independent.
H01Q 15/00 - Devices for reflection, refraction, diffraction or polarisation of waves radiated from an antenna, e.g. quasi-optical devices
H01Q 23/00 - Antennas with active circuits or circuit elements integrated within them or attached to them
H01Q 5/314 - Individual or coupled radiating elements, each element being fed in an unspecified way using frequency dependent circuits or components, e.g. trap circuits or capacitors
A control system (10) is provided including a sensor element (100) mounted to a light fixture (104) having a photocontrol component (106) for sensing an ambient light and a sensor element communication module (120) for contactless communication of sensor data and identifying data relating to an identifying characteristic of the sensor element to a light fixture communication module (125) of the light fixture. The light fixture communication module receives the sensor data and the identifying data. A verification module (190) receives the identifying data to verify compatibility of the sensor element with a light fixture control circuit (20) having a light control module (22) receiving the sensor data for operable control of a lighting element (170) of the light fixture based on the received sensor data.
A sensor element (100) for a local luminaire area (LLA) control system (10) includes a receptacle connector (110), a lighting sensor connector (126), and an environmental sensor connector (128) arranged in a connector stack (106) coupled to each other and stacked on a light fixture (104). The receptacle connector (110) includes power contacts (116) for electrical connection with power wires (130) for powering the light fixture (104). The lighting sensor connector (126) is separate and discrete from the receptacle connector (110) and includes a photocontrol component (155) for sensing an ambient light exterior of the sensor element (100). The environmental sensor connector (128) is separate and discrete from the lighting sensor connector (126) and includes an environmental sensor component (165) for sensing an environmental characteristic other than ambient light exterior of the sensor element (100) for use by the LLA control system (10).
A press head (150) for a press machine (100) used to press-fit a connector (102) to a printed circuit board (104) includes a press motor (152) operable in a pressing operation, a driver assembly (154) operably coupled to the press motor and movable during the pressing operation, and a press anvil (156) operably coupled to the driver assembly and movable by the driver assembly during the pressing operation. The press anvil has a load cell housing (200) holding a load cell (202) and a contact plate (204) coupled to the load cell housing and engaging the load cell. The contact plate has a contact surface (206) configured to engage the connector or a seating tool (106) for the connector and configured to press the connector toward the printed circuit board during the pressing operation. The load cell measures a pressing load of the contact plate during the pressing operation.
Electromechanical switch (102) includes first and second stationary contacts (204, 206). Each of the first and second stationary contacts (204, 206) has a respective mating end. The electromechanical switch (102) also includes a movable contact (300) having first and second contact zones (330, 332). The first and second contact zones (330, 332) are separate regions of the movable contact (300) that are operable to be covered by the respective mating ends of the first and second stationary contacts (204, 206), respectively. Each of the first and second contact zones (330, 332) has a mating surface (334) and a corresponding recess (336) that divides at least a portion of the mating surface (334). Each of the respective mating ends is configured to extend across the corresponding recess (336) and engage the corresponding mating surface (334) on opposite sides of the corresponding recess (336). The corresponding recess (336) has a depth (338) that extends only partially into the movable contact (300).
H01H 1/50 - Means for increasing contact pressure, preventing vibration of contacts, holding contacts together after engagement, or biasing contacts to the open position
H01H 51/06 - Armature is movable between two limit positions of rest and is moved in one direction due to energisation of an electromagnet and after the electromagnet is de-energised is returned by energy stored during the movement in the first direction, e.g. by using a spring, by using a permanent magnet, by gravity
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ELECTROMECHANICAL SWITCH HAVING MOVABLE CONTACT AND DAMPENER
An electromechanical switch (101) includes a housing (106), first and second stationary contacts (108, 109) mounted to the housing, a movable contact (124), and a carrier sub-assembly (126). The housing has a divider wall (156). The carrier sub- assembly includes a support rod (134) that extends through an aperture (150) in the divider wall and is coupled to the movable contact. The carrier sub-assembly is configured to move the movable contact relative to the first and second stationary contacts. The carrier sub-assembly includes a contact spring (130) surrounding the support rod between the divider wall and the movable contact. The carrier sub- assembly also includes a dampener (138) in engagement with the contact spring. The dampener is configured to absorb vibration along one or more of the contact spring or the movable contact.
A position assurance device 100. The position assurance device 100 has a base portion 102 with a top surface 106, a bottom surface 108, a base front end 110 and a base back end 112. At least one resiliently deformable beam 104, 105 extends from the base portion 102 in a direction away from the base back end 112. A metal member 170 is provided in the at least one resiliently deformable beam 104, 105. The metal member 170 is configured to add strength and stability to the connector position assurance device 100.
H01R 13/639 - Additional means for holding or locking coupling parts together after engagement
H01R 13/641 - Means for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating incorrect couplingMeans for preventing, inhibiting or avoiding incorrect coupling by indicating correct or full engagement
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APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR SEALING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
An electrical connection sealer (10) includes an outer jacket (12) and a low-viscosity sealant (18). The outer jacket includes a first piece of heat-shrinkable tubing. The outer jacket has a pre-sealed end (22) and an open end (20) opposite the pre-sealed end (22). The first piece of heat-shrinkable tubing at the open end (22) is heat-recoverable and forms a cavity (16) for insertion of an electrical connection (50). The low-viscosity sealant (18) is insertable into the cavity (16). Upon application of heat to the electrical connection sealer (10) with the electrical connection (50) and the low-viscosity sealant (18) in the cavity (16) of the electrical connection sealer, the low-viscosity sealant (18) flows across and through first wires (62) and at least one second wire (72) and the first piece of heat-shrinkable tubing shrinks to encapsulate the electrical connection (50) and seal the electrical connection and the low-viscosity sealant (18) substantially within the outer jacket (12).
B29C 63/42 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor by liberation of internal stresses using tubular layers or sheathings
B29C 63/44 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor by liberation of internal stresses the shape of the layers or sheathings being adapted to the shape of the articles
H01R 13/52 - Dustproof, splashproof, drip-proof, waterproof, or flameproof cases
H01R 43/00 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors
H01R 43/20 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for assembling or disassembling contact members with insulating base, case or sleeve
B29D 99/00 - Subject matter not provided for in other groups of this subclass
B29L 31/34 - Electrical apparatus, e.g. sparking plugs or parts thereof
B29C 63/00 - Lining or sheathing, i.e. applying preformed layers or sheathings of plasticsApparatus therefor
H01R 4/72 - Insulation of connections using a heat shrinking insulating sleeve
