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Document | Title | Date |
20080200051 | Contact Protector - The invention provides a connector that incorporates an insert that may protect the contacts of a card slot. The insert may also double as a structural member so that the opening of the card slot does not deform. The insert may be a device that engages the card slot of an edge card. In one embodiment, the insert may include a wall stop, a grip, and a protective member. The grip may extend from a back side of the wall stop and the protective member may extend from a front side of the wall stop. | 08-21-2008 |
20080207024 | CONNECTOR AND A CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector includes a receptacle ( | 08-28-2008 |
20080268679 | Snap together electrical receptacle - A receptacle includes a housing with a face member coupled to a base. A mounting bridge with first and second sides is connected to the base by a bottom member extending along a back surface of the base. The mounting bridge includes at least one substantially L-shaped tab formed on the first side of the bridge engaging a front surface of the base remote from the back surface. An upright post located towards the center of the bridge has a circular opening and a plurality of barbs disposed along its outer edges. Snaps protrude from the first and second ends of the base to engage apertures in the first and second sides of the mounting bridge. | 10-30-2008 |
20080280467 | CONNECTOR COVER - A connector cover ( | 11-13-2008 |
20080305663 | Electrical connector with anti-mismating mechanism for preventing incorrect insertion of a smaller sized mating connector - An electrical connector ( | 12-11-2008 |
20090004898 | WIRELESS NETWORK CARD AND USB INTERFACE PROTECTION STRUCTURE THEREOF - A universal serial bus (USB) interface protection structure for protecting a universal serial bus interface wrapped with a metal layer protruding from an electronic device. The USB interface protection structure includes a detachable cap having an open end and a close end, a cavity located on the close end, a magnet contained in the cavity, and a cap cover covering the detachable cap. The magnet has a magnetic force to attract the metal layer of the USB interface for retaining the USB interface in the detachable cap when the USB interface inserts into the detachable cap through the open end. A wireless network card utilizing the USB interface protection structure is also disclosed. | 01-01-2009 |
20090029578 | ELECTRICAL SOCKET WITH SAFETY COVER - An electrical socket that includes at least two electrical terminals each operatively engagable by a respective prong of an electrical plug by insertion into a respective opening of a housing of the electrical socket. A cover plate is provided to, in one position cover the openings of the housing and in another position expose the openings of the housing through corresponding apertures through the cover plate. The cover plate is mounted for slidable linear movement between the one position and another position relative the housing. There is a surface or surfaces presented by the cover plate non-parallel (and preferably lateral) to the direction of movement to abut a stop surface(s) of the housing that prevent advancement of the cover plate towards the another position when only one aperture is engaged by an object to move the cover plate by virtue of a non linear movement of the cover plate relative to said housing. | 01-29-2009 |
20090047811 | Electrical connector assembly - An electrical connector assembly ( | 02-19-2009 |
20090142948 | Memory card connector with improved contact arrangement - A USB card connector includes an insulative housing and a plurality of contacts retained in the insulative housing. The insulative housing includes a rear wall and a card receiving cavity located forward the rear wall. Each contact includes a contact portion protruding to the card receiving cavity. The contacts are divided into first and second contact groups with same contact arrangement in condition that each the first or the second contact group comprises four contacts for transmitting USB or similar-USB signals. | 06-04-2009 |
20090149047 | Memory card connector with improved switch contacts for stably detection of card insertion or removal - A memory card connector includes an insulative housing and a plurality of contacts retained in the insulative housing and a pair of switch contacts. The insulative housing defines a card receiving cavity for receiving a memory card. The pair of switch contacts are of a first status when the memory card is located in a deepest insertion position of the card receiving cavity, and the pair of switch contacts are of a second status different from the first status when the memory card is located in a final working position. | 06-11-2009 |
20090191736 | Card edge connector with pick-up member - A card edge connector for receiving a module, includes an elongated insulative housing having a pair of side walls, a central slot extending therebetween for insertion of the module, a plurality of terminals positioned in the side walls and extending into the central slot; and a pick-up member having a fixing portion and a connect portion connecting the fixing portion. the insulative housing includes a latch pair of portions formed on opposite ends thereof and disposed at an outer sides of the terminals along a lengthwise direction thereof, the latch portion fixes with the fixing portion of the pick-up member. | 07-30-2009 |
20090246989 | Electrical connector assembly with pick up cap - An electrical connector assembly includes a socket body defining a receiving cavity, a pick up cap attached detachably onto the socket body and a movable fixing mechanism surrounding the socket body. The fixing mechanism includes a rotatable cover defining an open position and a close position and having two pressing portions extending towards the receiving cavity of the socket body. The pick up cap covers all terminals in the socket body and includes a planar body having concaved portions for receiving the corresponding pressing portions to prevent the pressing portions from interfering with top surface of the planar body of the pick up cap. | 10-01-2009 |
20090246990 | Floating electrical connector assembly - An electrical connector assembly comprises a first connector and a second connector, the first connector comprises a first insulative housing defining a guide groove extending from the top face to the bottom face, and a plurality of first terminals received in the first passageways; The second connector comprises a second insulative housing defining a guide post adapted to mate with the guide groove for fastening the first connector and the second connector, and a plurality of second terminals received in the second passageways, wherein the guide post penetrates through the guide groove and the transition portion of each first terminal respectively engages with the engagement section of corresponding second terminal when assembled together. | 10-01-2009 |
20090325408 | Single Use Connector For Pulse Oximetry Sensors - This disclosure describes systems and methods for a single-use oximetry sensor in which a single-use connector is used with the sensor assembly. The disclosure describes a connector which consists of a single-use male connector for use with female connector on an oximeter. The connector includes a housing enclosing one or more pins, one or more movable members, and a locking mechanism. Upon engagement of the male connector into the female connector the locking mechanism activates such that when the female connector is removed, the moveable member moves from a first position to a second position and locks into the second position. When in the second position the male connector can not engage the female connector, thereby limiting the male connector to a single use engagement. | 12-31-2009 |
20090325409 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH PICK-UP CAP - An electrical connector assembly comprises an electrical connector and a pick-up cap assembled to the electrical connector. The electrical connector has an insulative housing defining a substantially rectangular cavity in a middle thereof and a plurality of contacts received in the cavity. The pick-up cap comprises a main portion with a planar top surface and a plurality of latching arms extending from two opposite edges of the main portion for engaging with the electrical connector. Each latching arm has an engaging arm extending in a direction for engaging with the electrical connector and a pressing arm extending in an opposite direction. When the pressing arm is pressed inwardly, the engaging arm expands outwardly to release the electrical connector. | 12-31-2009 |
20100029107 | Socket assembly with pick up cap - A socket assembly comprises a socket and a pick up cap attached on the socket. The socket has an insulative housing with sidewalls, and the sidewalls have a plurality of protrusions extending upwardly and formed with end surfaces. The pick up cap comprises a plurality of cutouts with inner side surfaces. The inner side surface of the cutout abuts against corresponding end surface of insulative housing to position the pick up cap on the insulative housing. An interference force created between the cutout and the protrusion extends along an extending direction of corresponding sidewall. | 02-04-2010 |
20100029108 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY WITH MULTIFUNCTIONAL PICK UP CAP - An electrical connector assembly ( | 02-04-2010 |
20100105226 | POWER SOCKET WITH ANTI-MISMATING MEANS - A power socket ( | 04-29-2010 |
20100144178 | Electronics Module for an Installation Module - An electronics module configured to be plugged into an installation module having an isolating element which is operated by an operating means to close and open a circuit during an insertion process and withdrawal process, respectively, wherein the isolating element includes a first connection having a first contact area, a second connection having a second contact area, and a closing element having a third contact area and a fourth contact area. The closing element is arranged in a disconnected position such that a first isolation separation is provided between the first contact area and the third contact area, and a second isolation separation is provided between the second contact area and the fourth contact area. | 06-10-2010 |
20100151712 | USB PLUG PROTECTIVE COVER - A USB Plug protective cover configured for detachably covering a USB plug connector of an electronic device includes a base cover and an elastic piece. The base cover includes a covering end, the covering end defines an accommodating cavity recessed therein configured for accommodating the USB Plug therein. The elastic piece is assembled to the base cover and accommodated within the accommodating cavity. The elastic piece detachably latches with the USB plug connector to prevent the USB protective cover from loosening or separating from the USB plug connector. | 06-17-2010 |
20100203749 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH AN EXTERNAL CONNECTOR - An electronic device with an external connector having a body having a 1st engaged portion, a connector provided on said body, a connector cap mounted on said connector having a 1st cap engagement portion, a cover attached to said body, and having a 2nd engaged portion which engaging with said 1st engaged portion, and having a 2nd cap engagement portion catching by said 1st cap engagement portion when said connector cap is mounted on said connector. | 08-12-2010 |
20100216324 | TWO-PART CONNECTOR-COVER FOR TRAILER HITCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS - The invention is a 2-piece electrical connector cover for protecting electrical connectors having a plug and a socket. A first piece has an internal diameter and an external diameter. The internal diameter is frictionally equivalent to the external diameter of the plug, so that the first piece fits snugly on the plug and protects it. The second piece of the electrical connector cover also has an internal and an external diameter. The external diameter of the second piece is frictionally equivalent to the internal diameter of the socket so that the second piece fits snugly into the socket and protects it. The external diameter of the first piece is frictionally equivalent to the external diameter of the second piece, so that the first piece fits snugly into the second piece, thereby holding the two pieces together when they are not being used to protect the electrical connector. | 08-26-2010 |
20100221936 | USB connector and USB device - A USB connector for connecting with a USB female comprises a rotating shaft assembly which is capable of rotating, metal legs, a connecting line, and a substrate, wherein one end of the metal legs connects with one end of the connecting line, the metal legs are formed on a surface of the substrate, the connecting line is fixed to the surface of the substrate, and said rotating shaft assembly includes a rotating shaft and a rotating shaft sleeve, the rotating shaft sleeve is fixed on the surface of the substrate, and the rotating shaft is disposed in the rotating shaft sleeve and is capable of rotating relative to the rotating shaft sleeve. According to the USB connector and the USB device, the metal legs are formed on the surface of the substrate to ensure the connecting strength of the metal legs and reduce the thickness of the USB device. | 09-02-2010 |
20100240237 | Electrical additional module for a service device, combination of the additional module with the service device, as will as an additional module set - Service devices are used in the field of automation and normally form interfaces between programmable logic controllers (PLC) and the installations or installation components to be controlled. Service devices such as these generally have a multiplicity of electrical interfaces for additional modules, with the additional modules being connected via control lines to the PLC, to further service devices or to installation components. An electrical additional module for a service device, a combination of the additional module with the service device, and an additional module set having various additional modules which allow easier fitting and removal of the additional modules in the service device are disclosed. In at least one embodiment, an electrical additional module is proposed, having an appliance interface for fitting the additional module to a service device, with the service device having a stepped holding geometry with at least two steps on each of which a contact device is arranged for holding an electrical opposing contact device, with the appliance interface having step sections which are designed to be complementary to the at least two steps and on which in each case one of the electrical opposing contact device is arranged in order to make contact with the associated contact device, and with the at least two step sections being rigidly connected to one another when the additional module is not fitted. | 09-23-2010 |
20100240238 | CONNECTOR TERMINAL PROTECTION CAP AND HARNESS ASSEMBLY - An object of the present invention is to provide a connector terminal protection cap for a harness and a harness assembly that are capable of protecting connector terminals provided on one end of a harness and that does not come off easily during transfer or transport but can be easily removed at an assembly site. Provided are a connector terminal protection cap that is made of plastic and is attached to a connector provided on one end of a harness to protect connector terminals, the connector terminal protection cap including a cap main body that has an opening at one end thereof that serves as a mating portion to be fitted to a connector main body and a cap-shaped cylinder portion that is formed integrally with and continuously from the mating portion to cover an outer circumference of the terminals, and a pair of pawl members and that are provided at opposing positions on an outer circumference of the mating portion of the cap main body, anchoring to the connector main body, thereby attaching the cap main body to the connector main body in a freely attachable/detachable manner. | 09-23-2010 |
20100273337 | SOCKET PROTECTOR - A socket protector for fixing a protective cover to a housing includes a connecting member and a receiving groove defined in the housing. The connecting member is connected to the protective cover. The connecting member has an elastic connecting portion defining a restricting hole. A restricting portion is formed in the receiving groove. When the elastic connecting portion resists the restricting portion, the elastic connecting portion deforms to extend the restricting portion through the restricting hole of the elastic connecting portion, thus connecting the protective cover to the housing. | 10-28-2010 |
20110008981 | LOCKING MECHANISMS AND LOCKING CAPS FOR USB CONNECTORS - According to various embodiments, an exemplary locking mechanism for a USB connector comprises a hook, a hook bracket at least partially inserted within the hook to form a first assembly, a holder, the holder enclosing at least a portion of the first assembly to form a second assembly, and a button, the button enclosing at least a portion of the second assembly to form the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may further comprise a spring fitted around a protruding portion of the hook bracket, the protruding portion extending outward from the first assembly. The locking mechanism may further comprise one or more screws attaching the first assembly to the holder to form the second assembly. The locking mechanism may include a cap enclosing at least a portion of the button to form a locking cap. | 01-13-2011 |
20110028010 | POWER CONNECTION APPARATUS - There is disclosed a power connection apparatus which can secure connection between a power socket and a power plug and which can simplify the connecting operation properties thereof. A handle rotatably attached to the power plug having terminals includes engaging claw disengageably engaged with engagement portion of the power socket having an electrode portion, an abutment portion which abuts on the power socket, and a grip portion. The rotation of the grip portion in such a direction as to come away from the power socket is limited by the angle of the rotation of the handle in a direction in which the grip portion comes close to the power socket. | 02-03-2011 |
20110136358 | SAFETY STRUCTURE FOR ELECTRIC RECEPTACLES AND POWER STRIPS - A symmetrically movable safety structure disposed inside of an upper lid of a power panel, includes a cover plate disposed with a jack corresponding to the upper lid, a first shielding part and a second shielding part, disposed within the cover plate, where a first bonding position and a second bonding position corresponding to the jack are formed at a contacting place of the above two shielding parts, and a first elastic part and a second elastic part, wherein the first elastic part is disposed between the cover plate and the first shielding part, the second elastic part is disposed between the cover plate and the second shielding part, and the first shielding part and the second shielding part contact with each other under elastic force application directions. | 06-09-2011 |
20110143561 | SPARE MODULE FOR HANDHELD POWER TOOL - The invention is based on a spare handheld power tool module, having at least one interface that has at least one contact region and at least one electrical contact that is disposed at least partly in the contact region. It is proposed that the interface has at least one closure unit, which is provided for covering the contact region. | 06-16-2011 |
20110151693 | VEHICLE CHARGE INLET STRUCTURE - A vehicle charge inlet structure includes a first socket; a second socket; an electric power storage charged with power supplied from a first charge facility through the first charge connector or from a second charge facility through the second charge connector; a panel opening formed in a panel member defining a vehicle surface of the vehicle; and a box-shaped accommodating member positioned correspondingly to a position of the panel opening, wherein the accommodating member comprises a first wall portion and a second wall portion, and the first wall portion extends in parallel with the vehicle surface and is provided with the first socket while the second wall portion extends diagonally toward the vehicle surface from an end of the first wall portion and is provided with the second socket. | 06-23-2011 |
20110207348 | STEERING COLUMN MODULE - An electrical device such as a steering column module for a vehicle includes a connector, a movable element, and a transport securing element movable to a position in which the transport securing element blocks the movable element from moving. When the transport securing element is in the position blocking the movable element from moving the transport securing element also blocks the connector from connecting with an external connection element. The transport securing element is movable to a position in which the transport securing element does not block the movable element from moving. When the transport securing element is in the position not blocking the movable element from moving the transport securing element also does not block the connector from connecting with an external connection element. | 08-25-2011 |
20110230069 | COVER FOR AN AIRCRAFT TERMINAL BLOCK HAVING AT LEAST ONE TERMINAL - The cover for an aircraft power terminal block having at least one terminal comprises two flanks extending facing each other. At least one of the flanks presents at least one removable portion integral with the flank and connected to the flank by side edges of the removable portion | 09-22-2011 |
20110244699 | Apparatus for Preventing Electrical Shock in Devices - A device for preventing electrical shock from a device with electrical interfaces. A shutter or other barrier associated with the device that physically prevents access or contact to one of the electrical interfaces while another electrical interface is in use. | 10-06-2011 |
20110263143 | Electrical plug connection - In an electrical plug device, which has at least one projection which projects at least regionally in the radial direction and is developed along at least a portion of the periphery, at least parts of the at least one projection have an asymmetrical design. | 10-27-2011 |
20110294320 | WALL PHONE JACK COVER APPARATUS - An apparatus for covering an unused wall telephone jack assembly is disclosed, the apparatus additionally hosting one or more items such as a notepad, writing instrument, whiteboard, keys or picture frame. The apparatus has a frame that fits over the wall telephone jack assembly and conceals it. The apparatus is attached to the wall jack using either wall telephone jack screws or wall phone mounting screws located on the wall telephone jack assembly. Several embodiments and variations are presented; the one embodiment has a front plate and a back plate comprising the frame; another embodiment having the frame as a single unit. In the embodiments, an elastic ribbon mounted on the front of the frame that releasably supports a notepad, and a shelf mounted on the frame supports a writing instrument are included. The inventive concept applies to other unused wall-mounted electrical devices. | 12-01-2011 |
20110306222 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING IMPROVED BLOCKING MEMBER - An electrical connector ( | 12-15-2011 |
20120040543 | CONTACT COVER AND SHUNT FOR NOTIFICATION APPLIANCE MOUNTING PLATES AND METHOD FOR INSTALLATION - The present disclosure is directed towards a contact cover for a notification appliance mounting plate. In one embodiment, the contact cover includes a plastic body, wherein the plastic body is sized to cover less than an entire surface area of the notification appliance mounting plate, at least one piece of metal, a means for coupling said at least one piece of metal to said plastic body and one or more polarized tabs. | 02-16-2012 |
20120083142 | Power Outlet with Shield Locking Mechanism - A power outlet comprises an enclosure with a plug jack, a reset button comprising an extension arm, a transition contour on the extension arm and at least one safety shield configured to selectively block at least a portion of the plug jack. The safety shield comprises an outer wall and a pin groove. A shield latch comprises a travel section configured to elastically contact the extension arm, a stop section in contact with the safety shield, the stop section comprising a convex pin, and a self-reset mechanism. When the extension arm is in an upward position, the travel section presses against it, and when the extension arm is in a downward position, the travel section has a buffer space. When the travel section presses against the extension arm, the convex pin presses against the outer wall to lock the safety shield. | 04-05-2012 |
20120108088 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS AND COVER MECHANISM - An electronic apparatus includes an enclosure defining a connector port, and a cover mechanism. The cover mechanism includes a bracket mounted to the enclosure, a cover rotatably mounted to the bracket to cover or uncover the connector port. The cover includes an elastic lock. When the cover is rotated to cover the connector port, the elastic lock is engaged with a sidewall of the connector port. | 05-03-2012 |
20120190222 | PROTECTION APPARATUS FOR MEMORY SOCKETS - A protection apparatus is provided to protect at least one socket. The protection apparatus includes a main body, and at least one plugging board substantially perpendicularly extending from a bottom of the main body to be plugged into the at least one socket. | 07-26-2012 |
20120225572 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND INFRARED RECEIVING DEVICE THEREOF - An electronic device includes a housing, a circuit board, an infrared receiving device and a protection cover. The protection cover is engaged in the window of the housing to cover the infrared receiving device. The protection cover includes a blocking plate, a side wall extending outwardly from the blocking plate, and two clasping ears respectively located at two opposite sides of the side wall. The blocking plate is attached to the housing, and the two clasping ears of the protection cover provide a permanent means of securing the protection cover to the housing. | 09-06-2012 |
20120238113 | Locking Mechanisms and Locking Caps for USB Connectors - According to various embodiments, an exemplary locking mechanism for a USB connector comprises a hook, a hook bracket at least partially inserted within the hook to form a first assembly, a holder, the holder enclosing at least a portion of the first assembly to form a second assembly, and a button, the button enclosing at least a portion of the second assembly to form the locking mechanism. The locking mechanism may further comprise a spring fitted around a protruding portion of the hook bracket, the protruding portion extending outward from the first assembly. The locking mechanism may further comprise one or more screws attaching the first assembly to the holder to form the second assembly. The locking mechanism may include a cap enclosing at least a portion of the button to form a locking cap. | 09-20-2012 |
20120282788 | PROTECTIVE COVER AND REMOVING TOOL THEREFOR - A protective cover for locking to a jack module includes a main body for inserting into the jack module and having two openings, and two elastic arms for locking the protective cover to the jack module and having a first engaging unit each. A removing tool for unlocking and removing the protective cover from the jack module includes a handle portion and two arms. The arms respectively include a front cam surface for inserting into the main body to deflect the elastic arms and unlock the protective cover from the jack module, and a second engaging unit formed behind the cam surface for engaging with the first engaging unit, allowing a user to remove the protective cover from the jack module. The protective cover and removing tool respectively integrate the unlocking and removing functions into one structurally simplified device and is more convenient for use. | 11-08-2012 |
20120289069 | Apparatus for Blocking I/O Interfaces of Computing Devices - An input/output (I/O) interface blocking device includes a fitting member. The fitting member includes a protruding portion, which includes a first sidewall and a second sidewall opposite to each other. The first sidewall is slanted in a direction allowing the first fitting member to be inserted into a space in an I/O interface receptacle. The second sidewall is configured to block the fitting member from being pulled out of the space in the I/O interface receptacle. | 11-15-2012 |
20120302077 | CABLE ASSEMBLY WITH AN IMPROVED DUSTPROOF LID - A cable assembly comprises an insulative housing receiving a plurality of mating terminals therein, a cable extending beyond the housing and having a plurality of wires, a plurality of connecting terminals electrically terminated to the wires respectively, and an outer cover enclosing the housing and having a dustproof lid being delectably between an open position while the connecting terminals being exposed to an exterior and a closed position while the connecting terminals being covered by the dustproof lid for dustproof protection. The connecting terminals penetrate into the corresponding wires, respectively. | 11-29-2012 |
20130017695 | DETACHMENT PREVENTION COMPONENT AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE USING THE SAMEAANM TANAKA; ShintaroAACI OsakaAACO JPAAGP TANAKA; Shintaro Osaka JP - Since a connector device | 01-17-2013 |
20130029505 | Blockout Device for USB Port - A blockout device for a USB port is disclosed. The blockout device prevents contamination, damage or misuse of the USB port when not in use. The blockout device includes a locking member, a body member and a shell. The locking member has a bottom and a top. The bottom of the locking member includes a plurality of teeth for engaging the USB port. The body member has a top, a bottom and sides defining a channel therein. The locking member is positioned within the channel of the body. The shell has a cavity that receives the locking member and the body member. The locking member and the body member are positioned within the cavity of the shell when the blockout device is installed in the USB port. | 01-31-2013 |
20130059454 | COVER STRUCTURE - A cover structure, adapted for mounting on a housing that is formed with an opening and a connection base having a plugging end exposing by the opening, comprising: a frame, formed with a first end and a second end that are arranged opposite to each other with respect to the radial of a coupling position where the frame is coupled to the housing through a pivot axis of two pivot blocks in a direction parallel to a first axis direction and enabling the first end to expose by the opening; and an elastic element, disposed inside the housing for providing an elastic force to the frame, for enabling the first end and the second end to move relative to each other centering the coupling position; wherein an accommodation space is formed between the frame and the connection base so as to be used for receiving a plug of a connector. | 03-07-2013 |
20130084721 | Pick and Place Cap For An Electrical Connector - A method includes providing an electrical connector ( | 04-04-2013 |
20130102167 | Blockout Device for USB Port - A blockout device for a USB port is disclosed. The USB port has an inner channel and metal clips positioned within the channel. The blockout device has a front that covers the inner channel of the USB port. The blockout device also includes a top, a bottom and sides extending from the front. The bottom extends parallel to the top with an open area therebetween. When the blockout device is installed in the USB port, the sides engage the metal clips positioned in the channel of the USB port to secure the blockout device to the USB port. | 04-25-2013 |
20130115793 | ELECTRICAL CHARGER - There is provided an electrical charger including a base unit and an adaptor unit. The base unit is configured for being coupled to an electronic device. The adaptor unit is configured for being coupled to a power supply. The base unit includes an electrical connector plug. The external surfaces of the base unit and the adaptor unit include co-operating external geometries that provide a visual indication whether the electrical connector plug is disposed, relative to the adaptor unit, in the electrically coupled state or in an electrically uncoupled state. | 05-09-2013 |
20130171845 | HOUSING FOR COMPUTER SYSTEM AS WELL AS COMPUTER SYSTEM WITH SUCH A HOUSING - A housing for a computer system which can be opened at least on a first housing wall for access into the housing and wherein, on a second housing wall, an opening for an external connector plug is arranged, the housing having a covering fixture to cover the opening for the connector plug, wherein the covering fixture is operable by the first housing wall such that the opening for the external connector plug is covered at least partially when the housing is opened, and the opening for the external connector plug is not covered when the housing is closed. | 07-04-2013 |
20130196521 | BATTERY PACK BUSBAR MODULE - Abnormal noise at a battery pack busbar module is prevented. A battery pack busbar module includes busbar accommodating portions each accommodate busbars which connect in series batteries, cover portions coupled by hinges to one of side edges of openings in the busbar accommodating portions to cover the openings, and lock portions to lock the cover portions by bringing first engagement portions provided on the other side edges of the busbar accommodating portions and second engagement portions provided on the cover portions into engagement with each other, and ribs projecting from the cover portions to come into abutment with the busbar accommodating portions are formed in positions spaced away from the lock portions, a height of the ribs being set such that the second engagement portions are not brought into engagement with the first engagement portions when the ribs abut the busbar accommodating portions. | 08-01-2013 |
20130237074 | CONNECTOR UNIT - A connector unit which prevents a user from contacting a first terminal fitting when fitting a first connector and a second connector together is provided. A connector unit | 09-12-2013 |
20130260580 | SINGLE-POLE ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING BUTT CONTACTS - The invention relates to single-pole electrical connector having butt contacts, consisting of an active base ( | 10-03-2013 |
20130303006 | CONNECTOR DEVICE AND CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY FOR VEHICLE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY OR TRANSMISSION IN A VEHICLE - Connector assembly for electrical power supply or transmission in vehicles, comprising first and a second connector devices to be mated according to a mating axis. The first connector device comprises at least one spring device terminated by at least one electrically conductive head, movable in a spring load direction. The second connector device comprises at least one interlock terminal including an electrical conductor and an insulation cap arranged in such a way that, during the mating sequence, the at least one head touches first the insulation cap on one or several insulating areas and then contacts the electrical conductor on one or several conducting areas. Each of the one or several insulating areas is offset laterally with respect to each of the one or several conducting areas, according to a lateral direction perpendicular to the mating axis and to the spring load direction. | 11-14-2013 |
20130303007 | MOBILE TERMINAL - A mobile terminal is provided. The mobile terminal includes a terminal body having a case that forms an exterior of the terminal body and a slot portion formed in the case, a socket mounted in the terminal body, the socket being configured to receive an external device through the slot portion, a slide door arranged behind the slot portion, the slide door being configured to slide to expose and cover the socket and a first spring coupled to one side of the slide door. When the external device is connected to the socket, the external device maintains the slide door in an open position and, when the external device is removed from the socket, the first spring provides a restorative force to move the slide door into a closed position covering the socket. | 11-14-2013 |
20130316555 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a connector body, a connecting portion formed on a bottom of the connector body, a number of cables extending up from a top of the connector body, and a cable cover. The cable cover includes a receiving member having a substantially U-shaped cross-section. The receiving member defines a receiving slot in a bottom and an opening in an end. The receiving member is attached to the connector portion through the receiving slot. The cables are bent toward one of opposite ends of the connector body to extend out of the receiving member through the opening. | 11-28-2013 |
20140017919 | Distribution Tap Security Cover - A security cover for a distribution tap that is mounted over the top of the tap preventing access to the service drop ports on top of the tap. The security cover includes one or more walls, a lid allowing access through the security cover to the tap, a base plate attachable to the tap and notches in at least one wall for cable access. The lid and walls fit over and substantially enclose the service drop ports of the tap. The lid is attachable to at least one of the walls via a z-hinge and a barrel and plunger lock is used to secure the lid to the walls. One side of the base plate is attachable to the walls and the opposite side of the base plate is attachable to the tap. The base plate is substantially open to the top surface of the tap and is attachable to the tap via the tap's existing mounting points. | 01-16-2014 |
20140038440 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR WITH CAP FOR COVERING PARTIAL RECEIVING HOLES - An electrical connector includes an insulating housing having a bottom wall defining an upper surface, a lower surface opposite to the upper surface and a number of receiving holes running through the upper and lower surfaces; a number of contacts received in the receiving holes wherein the number of the contacts is less than the number of the receiving holes, partial receiving holes are vacant; and a cap assembled on the upper surface of the bottom wall and covering the vacant receiving holes to form a non-conductive portion. | 02-06-2014 |
20140065859 | BATTERY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONNECTOR FOR VEHICLE - Disclosed is a safety connector which can prevent “latch-up” of a battery management system (BMS) for managing a battery in a hybrid electric vehicle. The BMS connector requires that connectors be inserted into a connector base in a specific order. In particular, a first connector must first be inserted into a first connector insertion port to unlock a locking module disposed between the first connector insertion port and a second connector insertion port before any connector can be inserted into the second connector port. | 03-06-2014 |
20140094045 | CONNECTOR - Configuration of a hinge for avoiding likely collection of water provides a connector to prevent difficulty of opening or closing a cover by freezing of the hinge. A connector mounted in an electric vehicle and connected with a connector of a charging cable is provided with a housing, a cover rotatively pivoted about the housing so as to open or close the cover, and a shaft. The cover is provided with a pair of cover side mounting plates including a shaft hole passing the shaft therethrough, and the housing is provided with a pair of housing side mounting plates including a shaft hole passing a shaft therethrough, and positioning the pair of cover side mounting plates therebetween. The pair of cover side mounting plates is provided with a boss cylindrically upstanding from each of faces opposite to the pair of housing side mounting plates, and passing the shaft therethrough. | 04-03-2014 |
20140127920 | CONNECTOR - An object of the present invention is to provide a connector able to prevent a first interlock connector from making contact with a bolt, a terminal fitting, or the like, and able to position a cover for covering a bolting chamber. The connector includes: the terminal receiving portion provided with the terminal fittings to be connected to the electrodes of the connector attachment portion; the cover member for covering the terminal receiving portion; the first interlock connector projecting from the cover member; and the second interlock connector provided on the terminal receiving portion and configured to be fitted to the first interlock connector. When the cover member covers the terminal receiving portion, the first interlock connector and the second interlock connector are fitted to each other, thereby the connector detects that the cover member covers the terminal receiving portion and allows the terminal fittings to be energized with the electrodes of the connector attachment portion. The terminal receiving portion is provided with: the bolting chambers in which the terminal fittings and the electrodes are fastened with bolts; the insertion hole into which the first interlock connector is inserted; and the partition wall separating the bolting chambers from the insertion hole. Further, the second interlock connector is provided at a position corresponding to the insertion hole. | 05-08-2014 |
20140148024 | OUTDOOR POWER SOCKET HAVING A RECESSED PART TO ACCOMMODATE A CONNECTION ELEMENT FOR ATTACHING A PROTECTIVE LID - An outdoor power socket having protective lid structure is disclosed, comprising a socket body, a connection element including positioning pillars, a protective lid, a pivotal axle and a torsion spring. Herein the pivotal axle is used to combine the protective lid with the connection element, and the protective lid can be flipped over the connection element. Moreover, an electric power socket is installed on the front case of the socket body, and a combination part is set up on one side of the power socket. In this way, it is possible to combine the positioning pillar of the connection element into the positioning part of the front case of the socket body such that the fixation pillar on the connection element penetrates the fixation hole of the combination part thereby allowing the protective lid to cover or open the power socket. | 05-29-2014 |
20140179134 | PROTECTIVE COVER MECHANISM FOR PROTECTING A SOCKET OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE THEREWITH - The present invention discloses a protective cover mechanism for protecting a socket of an electronic device. The protective cover mechanism includes a base and a fluid restrictor. The base is disposed on the socket for covering the socket. The fluid restrictor is installed on the base and is for blocking airflow on a side of the socket, so as to guide the airflow to a neighboring electronic component. | 06-26-2014 |
20140287605 | SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a case, a connector, and a cap. The case includes a first main surface, a second main surface opposite to the first main surface, a first concave portion provided with at least one of the first main surface and the second main surface, and a semiconductor memory housed inside. The connector is connected to the case. The cap includes a third main surface, a fourth main surface opposite to the third main surface, a locking portion provided with at least one of the third main surface and the fourth main surface which is locked with the first concave portion, and a side surface provided with an opening portion opening between the third main surface and the fourth main surface. | 09-25-2014 |
20140329396 | PIN TERMINAL - A pin terminal (PT) is such that a cap ( | 11-06-2014 |
20140342587 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a connecting body and a protecting cover mounted to the connecting body. The connecting body defines a limiting hole and includes a guiding portion. The guiding portion includes a limiting bar. A first guiding bar and a second guiding bar extend from the limiting bar. The first guiding bar and the second guiding bar cooperatively define a first sliding slot. The protecting cover includes a second hook and an engaging portion. An accommodating space is defined in the protecting cover. The engaging portion includes a first engaging bar and a second engaging bar. The second hook is locked in the limiting hole. The first engaging bar is slidable in the first sliding slot. The limiting bar is locked between the first engaging bar and the second engaging bar. A plurality of connecting lines extends out of the protecting cover from the accommodating space. | 11-20-2014 |
20140342588 | MEMORY CARDS AND ELECTRONIC MACHINES - Provided is a memory card. The memory card includes interconnection terminals for electric connection with an external electronic machine. The interconnection terminals may be spaced from the front side of the memory card by a distance greater than the lengths of the interconnection terminals. Alternatively, the memory card may include other interconnection terminals between its front side and the former interconnection terminals. The former and latter interconnection terminals may be used for electric connection with different kinds of electronic machines. | 11-20-2014 |
20150024616 | MULTI-TYPE RECEPTACLE CONNECTOR AND PLUG CONNECTOR APPLIED THERETO - A multi-type receptacle connector includes a receptacle insulator, main receptacle contacts arranged at the receptacle insulator to provide an electric contact point corresponding to a universal plug connector, sub receptacle contacts additionally installed at both sides of the main receptacle contacts to give an additional contact point, and a receptacle shell surrounding at least a part of the receptacle insulator, wherein the sub receptacle contacts are arranged at the same height as the main receptacle contacts and disposed at a relatively inner side in the insertion direction of a plug connector in comparison to the main receptacle contacts. | 01-22-2015 |
20150147898 | CONNECTOR - A connector is mateable with a mating connector along a predetermined direction. The connector comprises a holding member, a plurality of contacts and a plurality of contact prevention members. The holding member includes a holding portion. The plurality of contacts include held portions and main portions, respectively. The held portions are held by the holding portion. The main portions extend from the held portions, respectively, in the predetermined direction. The main portions project over the holding portion in the predetermined direction. Each of the main portions has a tubular shape. Each of the contact prevention members is made of insulator. The contact prevention members occupy insides of the main portions, respectively. The contact prevention members project over the main portions, respectively, in the predetermined direction. | 05-28-2015 |
20160064849 | High-Voltage Finger Protection - An electrical pin contact is disclosed. The electrical pin contact has a free end, a base spaced apart from the free end and connected to a plug type connector, and an electrically insulating contact protection member extending from the base to the free end. The contact protection member forms an outer face between the base and the free end. | 03-03-2016 |
20160087367 | PROTECTIVE COVER CONFIGURED TO COVER A MATING INTERFACE OF AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR - Protective cover including a mating cap having a cap body. The cap body includes a connector cavity that opens in a loading direction. The connector cavity is configured to receive an electrical connector of a communication system when the mating cap is moved in a loading direction onto the electrical connector. The cap body is configured to surround a mating interface of the electrical connector. The protective cover also includes a movable latch that is coupled to the mating cap and extends in a rearward direction that is generally opposite the loading direction. The movable latch has a side surface and a latch projection that extends laterally from the side surface. The movable latch is configured to flex relative to the mating cap to move the latch projection. The latch projection is configured to engage the communication system to block the protective cover from being inadvertently removed. | 03-24-2016 |