| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 361733000 | Selective connections | 12 |
| 20100182754 | KEYING MECHANISM FOR CONNECTOR DAMAGE PREVENTION - A tray keying mechanism is mounted on a backplane inside a modular chassis and has a protrusion that stands out like a post for each of several equipment bays. A modular tray can be inserted into each of the equipment bays, but it will not be allowed to be fully inserted and to engage the electrical connectors on the backplane if the corresponding post meets an obstruction on the rear apron of the tray. If the particular tray is the correct type, and is not upside down, the post will encounter no obstructions during the insertion of the tray, and the electrical connectors will be allowed to engage. In one embodiment, the keying mechanism comprises a bracket of molded plastic that fits all around the several connectors on the backplane, and could be patterned to fit an already existing and in-service backplane and chassis. | 07-22-2010 |
| 20100195289 | MODULAR FRONT-PANEL CONNECTIVITY ON STANDARD ARCHITECTURE SERVER APPLIANCES - A system and method for constructing a housing, such as a rack-mountable housing, for computer and telecommunications equipment, and for arranging modules, circuit boards, and other components within such a housing, to enable integration of telecommunications and information technology (IT) application services for delivering next generation, converged, network and multimedia services. The system and method provides a rack-mount server system with one or more line interface modules accessible from the front panel of the system housing, and a motherboard and a backplane with a switch fabric for allowing interconnection of the motherboard with any of the line interface modules. The rack-mount server system provides access to the high level of computing power, advanced storage technology, and standard operating systems of rack-mount server platforms, while retaining the modularity and front-panel connectivity of conventional rack-mountable telecommunications equipment. | 08-05-2010 |
| 20100208435 | POWER DISTRIBUTION UNIT AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USE INCLUDING MODULAR CONSTRUCTION AND ASSEMBLIES - Described herein are various embodiments of a power distribution unit having modular components. For example, according to one embodiment, a power distribution unit can include a component portion that comprises at least two modules including outlet modules, circuit protection modules, power input modules, communications I/O modules, and display modules. Each of the at least two modules of the component portion can comprise at least one connection element and can be removably secured to one or more other of the at least two modules via the connection elements. The power distribution unit can also include a housing that defines an interior cavity. The component portion can be removably secured to the housing at least partially within the interior cavity. | 08-19-2010 |
| 20110216510 | ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT WITH ELECTRIC WIRING - Electronic equipment includes a first water cutoff member and a second water cutoff member on the periphery of a hole communicating from outside with a space in which an electric component such as an electric circuit board is provided. This can prevent liquid, dust, and the like, which enter a first housing from outside, from entering the space. Thus, the electric component, etc. placed in the space can be prevented from being damaged due to an electric short-circuit. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110242771 | FLEXIBLE MODULAR ASSEMBLY - The present invention relates to a flexible modular assembly ( | 10-06-2011 |
| 20120039048 | AIRLINE PASSENGER SEAT MODULAR USER INTERFACE DEVICE - A module carrier unit comprises a plurality of passenger interface modules that perform different functions, the functions including at least one of inputting and outputting information, the modules having a common size, shape, and interface; an outer case portion comprising a plurality of receptacles, each having a common size, shape, and interface designed to receive one of the modules, the plurality of receptacles being such that a first module having a first function is operable in a first receptacle, and a second module having a second function is operable in the first receptacle, the modules being removably connected to the receptacles; and a communications interface that performs at least one of transmitting and receiving data to and from a processor located near a seat of a passenger in the vehicle. | 02-16-2012 |
| 20130141875 | CONNECTOR WITH AUDIO RECEIVING MODULE - A connector with an audio receiving module provided for being electrically coupled to a main board of an electronic device includes an insulating base, an audio receiving module and a jack. The insulating base has a containing space and a containing groove, and the containing space has an opening, and the containing groove has a port. The audio receiving module is contained in the containing space and disposed at a position corresponding to the opening and includes a microphone unit and a plurality of pins, and the microphone unit is electrically coupled to each pin. The jack is contained in the containing groove and disposed at a position corresponding to the port. Therefore, the connector can provide an audio receiving effect. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20130141876 | CONNECTOR WITH AUDIO PLAYING MODULE - A connector with an audio playing module provided for being electrically coupled to a main board of an electronic device includes an insulating base, an audio playing module and a jack. The insulating base has a containing space and a containing groove, and the containing space has an opening, and the containing groove has a port. The audio playing module is contained in the containing space and disposed at a position corresponding to the opening and includes a speaker unit and a plurality of pins, and the speaker unit is electrically coupled to each pin. The jack is contained in the containing groove and disposed at a position corresponding to the port. Therefore, the connector can provide an audio playing effect. | 06-06-2013 |
| 20140146486 | POWER SUPPLIES HAVING POWER ELECTRONIC MODULES AND REPLACEMENT METHODS THEREOF - A power supply having one or more power electronic modules that may be replaced without shutting down the power supply. Each power electronic module may be enclosed in a separate compartment of the power supply. Each compartment may have stationary electrical connectors configured to electrically connect to the power electronic module. A racking mechanism connected to a handle outside the compartment may move a power electronic module out of electrical contact with the stationary electrical connectors and/or into electrical contact with the stationary electrical connectors. Movement of a power electronic module within the compartment may occur without shutting down the power supply. Methods of replacing power electronic modules without shutting down the power supply are also provided, as are other aspects. | 05-29-2014 |
| 20140240931 | HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTION KIT FOR A CONTROL APPARATUS - The present invention among other things relates to a housing and a construction kit for a control apparatus, e.g. in the form of a controller for a window lifter of a motor vehicle. A controller module with a printed circuit board here is to be accommodated in a housing at least in part, and there are provided two different types of controller modules, e.g. for a right vehicle side on the one hand and for a left vehicle side on the other hand. According to a first aspect of the invention the housing is suitable for both types of controller modules, so that the housing can selectively be combined with the one or the other type of controller module, in order to mount a control apparatus. | 08-28-2014 |
| 20150055305 | INTEGRATED CONNECTION SYSTEM - A modular connector system allows a user to configure physical and functional aspects of a sensor or electrical connector assembly to suit the requirements of a particular installation or application. A header module houses an electrical component, such as a photo sensor, a proximity switch, a safety sensor, etc. A variety of field modules and adapter modules are provided that can be selectively added to the header module to accommodate a wide range of applications. These field and adaptor modules can include power modules, communication modules, or other types of signal processing modules. The housings and electronics of the header, field, and adapter modules are designed such that the field and adapter modules can be rotated relative to the header module to suit physical environment of the connector's location. | 02-26-2015 |
| 20150138733 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - Each of semiconductor module includes a semiconductor chip, a case surrounding the semiconductor chip, and a main electrode connected to the semiconductor chip and led out to an upper surface of case. A connecting electrode is connected and fixed to the main electrodes of the adjacent semiconductor modules. The connecting electrode is formed only of a metal plate. The rated current, the rated voltage and the circuit configuration can easily be changed by changing the connection using the connecting electrode, thus enabling reduction of the design time and facilitating manufacture management. Only a malfunctioning one of the semiconductor modules may be replaced. There is, therefore, no need to replace the entire device. The connecting electrode is formed of an electrically conductive plate and, therefore, enables reduction of the number of component parts and reduction of the device in size in comparison with the conventional wiring bus bar. | 05-21-2015 |
