A power rotating transfer coupler is disclosed for use within a retractable shade system of the type operatively deployed upon a rotating roller member transversely disposed within a framework and mounted in connection with a boat, recreational vehicle or other stationary structure. Adapted for mounted attachment to the end of the roller member intermediate of the roller member and the adjacent framework, the power transfer coupler comprises a contact ring assembly set immediately adjacent to the roller member having separate continuous ring members of different diameter concentrically disposed each with a separate power wire attached thereto, a contact pin assembly having separate spring-loaded contact pins each connected to a lead wire and fitted within a cylindrical housing in a respective position to make contact with a respective one of the ring members, and a compression spring centrally positioned and set against of the end of the housing for constant tensioning of the housing against the contact ring assembly so that an uninterrupted electrical connection with the respective contact rings is maintained throughout relative motion of the roller member during operational deployment of the shade system.

The contactor rotary connector is provided with a first connector having a first terminal supported by a first mold; and a second connector having a second terminal supported by a second mold. The first connector is provided with a first space block. The second connector is provided with a second space block; a fixed component capable of holding the first mold and the second mold in a coupled state by being rotatably housed in the first space block and the second space block; a contactor capable of contacting the first terminal and the second terminal; and a rotating shaft that integrally couples the contactor and the fixed component, is rotatably supported by one of the first mold and the second mold, and is capable of connecting the first terminal and the second terminal by rotating the contactor.

The contactor rotary connector is provided with a first connector having a first terminal supported by a first mold; and a second connector having a second terminal supported by a second mold. The first connector is provided with a first space block. The second connector is provided with a second space block; a fixed component capable of holding the first mold and the second mold in a coupled state by being rotatably housed in the first space block and the second space block; a contactor capable of contacting the first terminal and the second terminal; and a rotating shaft that integrally couples the contactor and the fixed component, is rotatably supported by one of the first mold and the second mold, and is capable of connecting the first terminal and the second terminal by rotating the contactor.

The present invention provides a rotary connector device that enables relative rotation between the rotator and the stator to be easily and reliably fixed at a neutral position even when a steering device is disengaged. A rotary connector device (1) according to the present invention is provided with: a self-rotation pin (50) that is self-rotatable with respect to a sleeve (30) and that is provided with a pin-side notch (521) that restricts the self-rotation by coming into contact with an inner circumferential surface of a stator-side inner-circumferential cylindrical portion (23); a stationary-side gear (231) and a self-rotation-side gear (511) that transmit the relative rotation and the self-rotation in an interlocked manner; and a stationary-side switching mechanism (40) and a pin protrusion (52) that switch, in a neutral position, the self-rotation pin (50) from a released state to a restricted state.

A housing and a power cable for supplying power to components within the housing wherein the power cable is attached to the appliance via a rotatable connection, the rotatable connection comprising a male connector having two longitudinally spaced connectors separated by a separator and a female connector comprising two longitudinally spaced receptacles. The two longitudinally spaced receptacles may be substantially identical and may be shaped to receive the longitudinally spaced connectors and may have a base portion and two upstanding portions forming a U-shape. The two upstanding portions may have a first straight section that extends from the base portion and may have a second section which extends from the first section and is adapted to receive a longitudinally spaced connector and may have a third section which extends from the second section and provides an opening into which a longitudinally spaced connector can be inserted.

A slip ring assembly is usable with a surgical shaft assembly. The slip ring assembly includes a first connector flange comprising a conductor. The slip ring assembly further includes a second connector flange comprising a conductive element in contact with the conductor, wherein the second connector flange is rotatable relative to the first connector flange. In addition, the slip ring assembly also includes a support member, wherein the second connector flange is sandwiched between the first connector flange and the support member, and wherein the support member is configured to apply a load onto the second connector flange to maintain the contact between the conductor and the conductive element.

An apparatus having a microwave oven pivotally coupled with a refrigerator. The microwave oven may be locked in one or more pivot positions relative to the refrigerator. The pivot axis of the microwave oven may be in a variety of positions relative to the refrigerator and microwave to result in a variety of orientations.

An apparatus having a microwave oven pivotally coupled with a refrigerator. The microwave oven may be locked in one or more pivot positions relative to the refrigerator. The pivot axis of the microwave oven may be in a variety of positions relative to the refrigerator and microwave to result in a variety of orientations.

A steering column structure includes a rotary connector, a steering column cover, and a steering lower cover attached with a gap defined between the steering lower cover and the steering column cover. The steering column cover includes a first side wall portion defining the gap, and a first insertion hole that is disposed in the first side wall portion and into which the rotary connector is inserted. The steering lower cover includes a second side wall portion facing the first side wall portion and defining the gap together with the first side wall portion, and a second insertion hole that is disposed in the second side wall portion and into which the rotary connector is inserted. The first side wall portion includes a first dam portion disposed in a position corresponding to the rotary connector above the rotary connector.

A steering column structure includes a rotary connector, a steering column cover, and a steering lower cover attached with a gap defined between the steering lower cover and the steering column cover. The steering column cover includes a first side wall portion defining the gap, and a first insertion hole that is disposed in the first side wall portion and into which the rotary connector is inserted. The steering lower cover includes a second side wall portion facing the first side wall portion and defining the gap together with the first side wall portion, and a second insertion hole that is disposed in the second side wall portion and into which the rotary connector is inserted. The first side wall portion includes a first dam portion disposed in a position corresponding to the rotary connector above the rotary connector.