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Network jack with secure connector and magnetics
11336065 · 2022-05-17 · ·

A network jack includes a connector, an outer housing, and a circuit board. The connector receives a plug for conveying Ethernet network signals. The connector includes conductive leads disposed on opposite sides of a central bar. The connector has a connector housing formed in part by a plurality of walls defining an interior, wherein the central bar is disposed in the interior, and spaced part from each of plurality of walls. The outer housing is disposed about and contains the connector housing, and has a width approximately equal to a width of a housing of the plug. The circuit board is disposed within the housing, and supports a plurality of transformers and/or common-mode chokes. The circuit board provides at least a portion of an electrical connection between the conductive leads and the transformers and/or common mode chokes.

Rotary connector device and rotary connector device assembled structure

A rotary connector device is provided, which includes a moving member on a stator side in an insertion direction of a steering shaft, the moving member including a first recessed portion recessed in the insertion direction and located in a first direction (X) orthogonal to a center axis (Cx) of the stator, and a second recessed portion recessed in a direction opposite to the first recessed portion and located in a second direction (Y); a rotator including a first guide portion configured to loosely fit together with and guide the first recessed portion; a rotating portion provided in the stator and configured to rotate about the center axis (Cx) includes a second guide portion configured to loosely fit together with and guide the second recessed portion; and the first recessed portion and the second recessed portion are capable of movement in the first direction (X) and the second direction (Y).

Apparatus and methods for sending or receiving electromagnetic signals

Aspects of the subject disclosure may include a generator that facilitates generation of an electromagnetic wave, a core, and a waveguide that facilitates guiding the electromagnetic wave towards the core to induce a second electromagnetic wave that propagates along the core. The core and/or the waveguide can be configured to reduce radiation loss of the second electromagnetic wave, propagation loss of the second electromagnetic wave, or a combination thereof. Other embodiments are disclosed.

ARRANGEMENT FOR GUIDING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS THROUGH AN OPENING OF A HOUSING AND COMPRESSOR FOR A REFRIGERANT WITH AN ARRANGEMENT FOR GUIDING ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS THROUGH AN OPENING OF A HOUSING
20230344299 · 2023-10-26 ·

An arrangement for guiding electrical connections through an opening of a housing for a device for driving a compressor, having a connection arrangement with at least one holding element and at least one electrically conductive connection element, is based on the object of indicating a solution which enables a simple and secure guiding of electrical connections through a housing, wherein the effort for the production and the assembly and the costs connected thereto are to be minimized and at the same time, the preciseness during assembly and thus the quality are to be improved. This object is achieved in that the holding element has one positioning means each on two opposite sides.

Terminal-free connectors and circuits comprising terminal-free connectors

Provided are terminal-free connectors for flexible interconnect circuits. A connector comprises a housing chamber defined by at least a first side wall and a second side wall oppositely positioned about the base. An edge support is positioned at each of the first side wall and the second side wall. The edge supports allow for precise placement of the flexible interconnect circuit inside the housing chamber. A cover piece is coupled to the base via a first hinge, and is configured to move between a released position and a clamped position. The cover piece includes a clamp portion securing the flexible interconnect circuit against the edge supports in the clamped position. A slider may be configured to move between an extended position and an inserted position within the housing chamber, and may include a convex upper surface configured to urge the flexible interconnect circuit upwards in the inserted position.

WALL GROMMET FOR POWER CONNECTION

Provided is a wall grommet, which can be installed through the surfaces of walls to route wiring in the walls' interior spaces. In particular, the wall grommet is configured for running power cords inside walls and presenting the electrical connectors of a power cord in a manner such that power cords are hidden from view. The grommet may comprise a housing, which defines an interior space that is adapted to hold either the female connector or male connector of a power cord. The housing may be configured to enclose and secure the electrical connector of the power cord in the housing.

Connector that includes assembly detecting portion
11417990 · 2022-08-16 · ·

It is aimed to detect whether or not a shorting terminal fitting is properly mounted. A female connector (F) is provided with a terminal mounting portion (21) formed in a female housing (20), a shorting terminal fitting (30) mounted in the terminal mounting portion (21), a lock arm (24) formed in the female housing (20) and resiliently displaceable toward the terminal mounting portion (21) due to interference with a male housing (10) in an incompletely connected state, and assembly detecting portions (29) for detecting an improperly assembled state of the shorting terminal fitting (30) by interfering with the shorting terminal fitting (30) in a connection process of the female housing (29) and the male housing (10) when the shorting terminal fitting (30) is improperly mounted in the terminal mounting portion (21).

Adapter and power tool system
11417993 · 2022-08-16 · ·

An adapter for connecting a single voltage battery pack to a power tool, the single voltage battery pack configured to output only one voltage and provided with a single voltage battery interface, the power tool detachable coupled with a multi-voltage battery pack and provided with a power tool interface, the single voltage battery interface being not coupleable to the power tool interface, the adapter comprising a housing, an input interface disposed in the housing and provided for electrically and mechanically coupling with the single voltage battery interface of the single voltage battery pack, an output interface disposed in the housing and provided for electrically and mechanically coupling with the power tool interface of the power tool, the input interface electrically connected with the output interface, wherein the power tool can be powered by the single voltage battery pack through the adapter.

Rotary connector device

A rotary connector device includes a fixed body, a rotation body, and a connector. The rotation body is rotatable about a rotation axis with respect to the fixed body. The rotation body is assembled to the fixed body in a manner to form a first space between the rotation body and the fixed body. The connector includes a second space. The connector includes a first opening and a second opening. One end of a first cable is connected to a first electrode provided in the second space. One end of a second cable is connected to a second electrode provided in the second space. The first cable passes through the first opening. The other end of the first cable is connected to the rotation body. The second cable passes through the second opening. The other end of the second cable is connected to the rotation body.

Helical cable assembly tooling and method

Aspects of the technology relate to rotational electromechanical systems, in which data and or power are supplied to components while one part of the system is rotating relative to another part of the system. Repeated rotation may create strain on or otherwise cause the cables to intermittently or permanently fail. A helical cable management system is provided that enables full rotation to the extent permitted. One or more cables are wound in a helical shape around the axis of rotation, which distributes the deformation of the cable along the helical length. Rotation in one direction causes the helix diameter to increase, while rotation in the other direction causes the helix diameter to decrease. A structure is used to maintain the distance between helical turns, while permitting the increase and decrease of the helix diameter. This reduces the overall strain on the cables, which can significantly extend their useful lifetime.