H01R13/00

Cable assembly
10902977 · 2021-01-26 · ·

The invention is directed to a cable assembly (10, 10a-b), comprising a cable (10, 10a-b) with a cable hose (11, 11a-b) and at least one conductor (12, 12a-f) arranged therein. The cable hose (11, 11a-b) is spaced a distance apart from the conductor (12) forming a first interstitial space (15, a-b) between the at least conductor (12) and the cable hose (11, 11a-b). At least one tube (20, 20a-b) for conveying of a cooling fluid (21), and a connector (30) comprising at least one contact member (31) interconnected to the at least one conductor (12) and a chamber (32). Said chamber (32) comprises a first port (33) which is interconnected to the first interstitial space between the at least one conductor (12, 12a-f) and the cable hose (11, 11a-b) and a second port (34a, 34a-b) which is interconnected to the at least one tube (20, 20a-b).

HUMIDIFICATION SYSTEM CONNECTIONS

A circuit connector for a humidification system, the system comprising a base unit configured to be engaged by a humidification chamber. The circuit connector comprises an inlet to fluidly connect to an outlet of the humidification chamber to receive humidified gases therefrom, an outlet to sealably connect to or integral with a conduit for directing the humidified gases to a user, and an electrical terminal for electrically coupling the circuit connector to an electrical terminal associated with the base unit. The circuit connector may be releasably and lockably connectable to the outlet of the humidification chamber and/or orientation features may control orientation of component parts of the system as they are assembled.

LIQUID-COOLED CHARGING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE
20210021070 · 2021-01-21 ·

A liquid-cooled charging system for a vehicle is configured to dissipate heat generated during charging (including fast-charging) of an electrically-powered. vehicle. The liquid-cooled charging system includes a charging assembly having an interface assembly configured to support a charging plug of a charging station and an energy transfer assembly configured to electrically couple the charging station to the battery of the vehicle during charging. Components of the charging assembly and energy transfer assembly also define a fluid circuit. A coolant system of the liquid-cooled charging system is fluidly connected to the fluid circuit, allowing coolant to flow through the fluid circuit to dissipate heat from the charging assembly components during charging of the vehicle,

Quick connect assembly for fluid and electrical connections

A quick connect assembly includes a connector housing and fluid connectors that fluidly couple an ink assembly and a print assembly. The quick connect assembly also includes conductive connectors that conductively couple hardware circuitry in the ink assembly with hardware circuitry in the print assembly. First and second portions of the connector housing mate with each other to couple the fluid connectors and to couple the conductive connectors. The first and second housing portions mate with each other by rotating the first housing portion and/or the second housing portion relative to the other of the first housing portion and/or the second housing portion.

Fast charging station with charging cable and temperature control device for the charging cable

A charging cable device for a fast charging station for fast charging a battery of a vehicle with an electric drive, having a temperature control device, and a charging cable connected thereto. The charging cable has a multiplicity of fluid lines which extend from an end of the charging cable facing the temperature control device to an end facing away from the temperature control device, and are connected to one another at the end facing away from the temperature control device. The temperature control device is connected to the fluid lines of the charging cable to form a fluid circuit. The temperature control device is designed to heat a fluid in the fluid circuit. Also disclosed is a fast charging station for fast charging a battery of a vehicle with an electric drive. The fast charging station has a charging cable device at the top.

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR THE ALIGNMENT AND LOCKING OF REMOVABLE ELEMENTS WITH A CONNECTOR

An apparatus according to one embodiment includes a landing pad having a mating portion configured to mate with a mating feature of a removable element as the removable element approaches the landing pad in a first direction. The apparatus also includes a mount along which the landing pad is movable in a second direction. A lever is positionable between a disengaged position and an engaged position, the lever being coupled to the landing pad for translating the landing pad along the mount in the second direction during movement thereof from the disengaged position toward the engaged position. The first direction is different than the second direction.

STRIP LIGHTING

The invention relates to a strip lighting, comprising a strip lighting body and a lighting end cover fixedly arranged at both ends of the strip lighting body, the strip lighting further comprises a connection mechanism fixedly disposed in the lighting end cover and one end of which electrically connected to the PCB board in the strip lighting body, and an installation module that is electrically connected to other end of the connection mechanism and detachably connected to the lighting end cover for easy replacement. Compared with the prior art, the invention can realize a variety of installation methods of the lighting and the lighting angle can be adjusted 360 degrees, thereby improving the competitiveness and availability of the lighting.

Female pipe coupling member having communication terminal
10876664 · 2020-12-29 · ·

The pipe coupling member has a female pipe coupling body, and a cylindrical front and rear cover members fitted to the female pipe coupling body. The front cover member includes a communication assembly including a communication terminal, a communication cable extending rearward from the communication terminal inside the front cover member and further extending rearward from the rear end of the female pipe coupling body, and a connector terminal at the rear end of the communication cable. The rear cover member is configured to allow the connector terminal to be passed forward inside the rear cover member along a hose attached to the rear end of the female pipe coupling body when the rear cover member is displaced rearward in a state where the hose and the communication cable are allowed to pass inside the rear cover member.

Hygienic motor cable vent connector apparatus and method

A cable vent connector configured for venting an electric motor is provided. The cable vent connector includes an input for receiving a motor-side cable that includes a vent tube and a plurality of electrical conductors; a body configured for venting the vent tube to a local atmosphere, thus permitting an interior of the electric motor to reach pressure equilibrium; and a port for connecting the plurality of electrical conductors with a drive-side cable configured to drive the electric motor. A venting system and a production system are disclosed.

High performance stacked connector
10873149 · 2020-12-22 · ·

A cage for a stacked I/O connector that provides heat dissipation sufficient to support operation of QSFP-DD transceivers with a conventionally-sized cooling fan. The cage includes a second channel, between a first and a third channel that are sized and positioned adjacent ports of a connector so as to receive two transceivers. A face of the second channel may have a pattern of openings that enables a high airflow yet blocks electromagnetic radiation that would otherwise contribute to EMI. An element, adjacent the channel that similarly has a pattern of holes enabling high airflow, may further block EMI.