A smart cord reel cable including at least one sensor for measuring cord or cord reel usage, a memory for receiving sensor input to create usage records, and a processor for analyzing the usage records to provide information for maintenance status indication and/or usage analytics.

A display device is disclosed. The display device includes a body, a housing separated from the body and configured to transmit/receive signals to/from the body, and a cable coupling the housing and the body, wherein the cable includes a flat cable located in at least part of the cable and having a flat shape, and a round cable located in at least another part of the cable and having a round shape. According to the present invention, the flat cable has a narrow width by including a plurality of layers, and thus wiring of signal terminals and power terminals can be easily changed between the flat cable and the round cable.

The invention concerns an electrical connection system, comprising a helical electrical cable (6) having a spring effect and a device (7) for storing the cable, comprising at least one first pulley (74, 73) for guiding the cable.

An electric charging system for charging electric vehicles is particularly adapted for use in a parking garage. Parking spaces in the garage are fixed with a charging station so that the vehicles may be charged while they park at the garage. The power cable which connects to charge the vehicle battery is suspended at a height generally above the vehicle and is automatically retractable. Information concerning the power charge is automatically transmitted to the payment station at the exit gate. A point of sale (POS) module is mounted for communication with the power cable. The point of sale (POS) module and the connector are easily accessible and the connector is positionable for ease of connection with the vehicle terminal. A retractor for extending and retracting an overhead power cable employs a drive wheel and a clutch which are electronically controlled.

A system (e.g., an ultrasound imaging system) is provided. The system includes an ultrasound probe having a cable, and an ultrasound probe holder configured to receive the ultrasound probe. The system further includes a housing supported by a base. The housing includes a connector port and a cable manage passage. The cable manage passage positioned at an upper end of the housing distal to the base. The cable extending through the cable manage passage, and is attached to the connector port. The ultrasound probe holder is coupled to a front side of the housing.

A device for providing a vehicle charging cable includes a carrier structure to be fastened at a distance from the ground, and a charging cable be connected to an electricity source and having a charging plug for plugging into a vehicle to be charged. A first cable pull device fastened to the carrier structure has a first carrier cable fastened between a first suspension point of the charging cable and the carrier structure. A second cable pull device fastened to the carrier structure at a distance from the first cable pull device has a second carrier cable fastened between the carrier structure and a second suspension point of the charging cable remote from the first suspension point. The first and second cable pull devices independently set lengths of the first and second carrier cables, permitting distances of the first and second suspension points from the ground to be set.

A display device includes a display unit including a display panel providing an image, a housing spaced apart from the display unit, the housing including a main board to transmit signals to the display panel, a power supply to provide the display panel with electric power; and a cable to electrically connect with the housing and the display unit, the cable including a flat cable disposed in at least part of the cable, where the flat cable includes a plurality of layers, at least one of the plurality of layers includes a signal terminal through which the signals are transferred, and at least another one of the plurality of layers includes a power terminal through which the electric power is supplied.

A cable guide may include a flexible member. The flexible member may have a first endpoint and a second endpoint. The flexible member may be curved about a central point. When in a first state the flexible member may have a radius of curvature that continuously decreases towards the second endpoint.

A retractable cable or hose station can include a guide with a first pulley fixed with respect to a longitudinally extending track. The retractable cable or hose station can also include a trolley configured to travel along the track, where the trolley has at least a second pulley to be positioned in a line with the first pulley generally parallel to the longitudinally extending track. The retractable cable or hose station can also include a flexible cable or hose configured to be looped around the first pulley and the second pulley so that the trolley can be pulled toward the first pulley when a free end of the flexible cable or hose is pulled away from the first pulley. The retractable cable or hose station can include a biasing mechanism for biasing the trolley away from the first pulley to tighten and retract the flexible cable or hose.

A smart cord reel cable including at least one sensor for measuring cord or cord reel usage, a memory for receiving sensor input to create usage records, and a processor for analyzing the usage records to provide information for maintenance status indication and/or usage analytics.