A connector includes a base member and a contact connected to a connection object, a first surface of the base member making contact with a bottom surface of a sheet-like conductive member, the contact being fixed to the base member by a deformed portion of the projection in a state where a root portion of the projection is accommodated in a projection accommodating portion with the sheet-like conductive member being sandwiched therebetween, an inner peripheral surface of the projection accommodating portion making contact with a flexible conductor of the sheet-like conductive member, whereby the connection object is electrically connected to the flexible conductor via the contact.

A connector includes a base member and a contact connected to a connection object, a first surface of the base member making contact with a bottom surface of a sheet-like conductive member, the contact being fixed to the base member by a deformed portion of the projection in a state where a root portion of the projection is accommodated in a projection accommodating portion with the sheet-like conductive member being sandwiched therebetween, an inner peripheral surface of the projection accommodating portion making contact with a flexible conductor of the sheet-like conductive member, whereby the connection object is electrically connected to the flexible conductor via the contact.

Apparatuses, systems, and methods for data and/or power transfer to and from an ocean bottom seismic node are described. In an embodiment, an autonomous seismic node is configured with a bulkhead connector assembly that may be coupled to a plug assembly for data and/or power transfer and a pressure cap assembly when utilized subsea. A plurality of pins may be located on the bulkhead assembly in a substantially flat contact surface to obtain an external electrical connection to the node. The pins on the bulkhead assembly may form a flat circuit with an external device, such as a plug assembly or pressure cap assembly. One or more external devices may be coupled to the pressure cap assembly and/or bulkhead connector for increased functionality to the node. A quick release assembly and/or locking ring may be utilized to fasten any external device to the bulkhead connector assembly.

The invention relates to a contact system for establishing an electric connection between a vehicle and a power supply having a first pole and a second pole for charging the vehicle, secondary contact surfaces being mounted such that they surround a second insulating surface, wherein the second insulating surface has at least one minimum width which is greater than the peripheral size of one of the contacted primary contact surfaces in the same direction (X, Y, Z).

The invention relates to a contact system for establishing an electric connection between a vehicle and a power supply having a first pole and a second pole for charging the vehicle, secondary contact surfaces being mounted such that they surround a second insulating surface, wherein the second insulating surface has at least one minimum width which is greater than the peripheral size of one of the contacted primary contact surfaces in the same direction (X, Y, Z).

A charging dock, an electronic product, a charging system and a charging method are provided. The charging dock includes a housing, a first charging terminal, a first magnetic device, a first detection device and a first control circuit. The first charging terminal, the first magnetic device, the first detection device and the first control circuit are in the housing. The first magnetic device is to attract the charging plug near the first magnetic device to enable the charging plug to move in a direction towards the first charging terminal. The first control circuit is to control the first charging terminal to be energized when the first detection device detects that the first charging terminal is electrically coupled to the charging plug.

An electrical feedthrough includes a base body having a first side and an opposed second side and at least one through-hole extending through the base body from the first side to the second side, an insulating material received in the through-hole, the insulating material having a first surface on the first side of the base body and an opposed second surface on the second side of the base body, and an electrical conductor extending through the insulating material, the electrical conductor having a first diameter at the location of the first surface of the insulating material and a second diameter at the location of the second surface of the insulating material, wherein the first diameter of the electrical conductor is larger than the second diameter of the electrical conductor.

An electrical feedthrough includes a base body having a first side and an opposed second side and at least one through-hole extending through the base body from the first side to the second side, an insulating material received in the through-hole, the insulating material having a first surface on the first side of the base body and an opposed second surface on the second side of the base body, and an electrical conductor extending through the insulating material, the electrical conductor having a first diameter at the location of the first surface of the insulating material and a second diameter at the location of the second surface of the insulating material, wherein the first diameter of the electrical conductor is larger than the second diameter of the electrical conductor.

A connection unit includes: a body having peripheral edges; magnets, at least one of which being disposed on each side of the peripheral edges of the body; and electrode terminals, at least three of which being disposed on the each side of the peripheral edges of the body. An outer surface of the body has a curved surface. The electrode terminals are disposed along the curved surface or the surface having the polygonal cross section of the outer surface. The electrode terminals disposed on the peripheral edges of the body have either: one positive electrode terminal and two negative electrode terminals, or one negative electrode terminal and two positive electrode terminals.

There is provided a wearable device, comprising connectors comprising a first connector and a second connector for interfacing with another device and/or a charger; a first switch for connecting the first connector and the second connector to a battery charging circuit of the wearable device; a second switch for connecting the first connector and the second connector to a communication circuit of the wearable device; a control unit configured to: enable an electrical connection between the connectors and the battery charging circuit, when the first switch is closed and the second switch is open; and enable communication with another device for data transfer via the connectors, when the first switch is open and the second switch is closed.