H01R13/627

INTERCHANGEABLE UV LIGHT SYSTEM AND DOCKING PORT FOR UV LIGHT DEVICES
20220290847 · 2022-09-15 ·

An LED light device can be securely engaged on one of its ends with a docking port that includes electrical and coolant fluid fittings for the LED light device. The docking port can include a connection body, a plurality of fittings disposed on a common side of the connection body, a release lever and a guide rail. The plurality of fittings can include a first fitting configured to mate with the electrical fitting of the LED light device and a second fitting configured to mate with the first coolant fitting of the LED light device. The guide rail can extend forwardly from the connection body away from the common side of the connection body. The guide rail can slide in a channel defined in a sidewall of the LED light device. The release lever can be moved between a locked position and an unlocked position.

CONNECTING DEVICE AND ASSEMBLY OF CONNECTING DEVICE AND MATING DEVICE
20220320796 · 2022-10-06 ·

A connecting device and an assembly of the connecting device and a mating device are provided. The connecting device includes an insulating main body, a plurality of terminals, a magnet set, an inner housing, a crown leaf spring, an outer housing, and a wave spring. The plurality of terminals are disposed on the insulating main body, the magnet set is disposed on the insulating main body, and the inner housing is sleeved around the insulating main body. The wave spring and the crown leaf spring are each disposed between the inner housing and the outer housing, and abut the inner housing, so that the insulating main body, the plurality of terminals, the magnet set, and the inner housing are arranged in a floating state.

CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY
20220294147 · 2022-09-15 · ·

A connector assembly includes: a plug connector including a mold support, a first terminal structure protruding from the mold support in a first direction, and a first housing surrounding the mold support and the first terminal structure; and a receptacle connector including a second terminal structure electrically connected to the first terminal structure and a second housing surrounding the second terminal structure and fastened to the first housing, wherein the first housing includes a cylindrical first plug periphery surrounding the mold support and extending in the first direction, and a second plug periphery protruding from the first plug periphery in the first direction. The second plug periphery includes a protruding wall covering at least part of both sides of the first terminal structure and a cover covering an upper surface of the first terminal structure, and exposes a lower surface of the first terminal structure.

CONNECTION ARRANGEMENT FOR TUBULAR MEMBERS
20220297581 · 2022-09-22 ·

A connection arrangement for tubular members may include a latch arrangement having a latch hook attached to a first tubular member and a striker arrangement attached to a second tubular member. The striker arrangement may include a transverse member extending transverse to the length of the second tubular member. The transverse member may be positioned proximate to the latch hook when an end of the first tubular member is positioned adjacent to an end of the second tubular member such that rotation of the latch hook engages the transverse member and effects a clamping force between the first tubular member and the second tubular member in a direction transverse to the rotational axis of the latch hook.

CONNECTOR
20220294149 · 2022-09-15 ·

A plurality of cavities 22 of a housing 20 extend in a front-rear direction and are arranged side by side in a width direction. The housing 20 includes a recess 32, 32A open in one surface in a height direction in a partition wall 23 partitioning between the cavities 22 adjacent in the width direction. The recess 32, 32A is shaped by cutting the partition wall 23 in the width direction. A front mask 60 includes an end wall 62 projecting from a front wall 61 and to be arranged on one surface side in the height direction of the housing 20, and a projection 67, 67A projecting from the end wall 62, to be fit into the recess 32, 32A to fill up the recess 32, 32A and contactably facing a front surface of the recess 32, 32A without contacting terminal fittings 50.

SELF-LATCHING POWER CORD FOR APPLIANCES

An appliance cord assembly may include a first cord portion including a plug at one end configured to be received by a wall outlet and a plug mount at the opposite end, a second cord portion including a captive end hardwired to an appliance and a free end connected to a panel mount, the panel mount being configured to connect with the plug mount of the first cord portion to create a conductive engagement with the plug mount, such that in the connected state, the plug mount and the panel mount define a key opening, and a service tool configured to be received by the key opening to disconnect the panel mount and plug mount.

UNIVERSAL ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR

An electrical connector includes a universal plug body, a plurality of electrical contacts disposed in the universal plug body, and a printed circuit board (PCB), coupled with the universal plug, comprising a plurality of electrically-conductive features configured to electrically connect the plurality of electrical contacts to a plurality of terminals. Different PCB types may be used with the universal plug body to accommodate different power and data applications with a universal connector body.

High voltage contact system

This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for connecting wires and interlocking wires to an electrical component. More specifically, an electrical connector that includes an insulative housing, two electrical contacts, and two interlocking contacts is disclosed. In an embodiment, each electrical contact includes a female end, a press-fit end, and a transition portion. The transition portion is designed such that the first female end and the first press-fit end may be properly aligned depending on the application. The transition portion also provides support and stability to the electrical contacts when they are disposed within the insulative housing. The insulative housing includes four contact recesses. In an embodiment, the electrical connector allows for the safe, efficient, re-usable, and reliable connection for connecting high-voltage wires to a corresponding sensitive electrical component (e.g., a printed circuit board).

High voltage contact system

This disclosure provides a method and apparatus for connecting wires and interlocking wires to an electrical component. More specifically, an electrical connector that includes an insulative housing, two electrical contacts, and two interlocking contacts is disclosed. In an embodiment, each electrical contact includes a female end, a press-fit end, and a transition portion. The transition portion is designed such that the first female end and the first press-fit end may be properly aligned depending on the application. The transition portion also provides support and stability to the electrical contacts when they are disposed within the insulative housing. The insulative housing includes four contact recesses. In an embodiment, the electrical connector allows for the safe, efficient, re-usable, and reliable connection for connecting high-voltage wires to a corresponding sensitive electrical component (e.g., a printed circuit board).

CONNECTOR WITH CONNECTOR POSITION ASSURANCE
20220285884 · 2022-09-08 ·

An electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector can include a female housing and a connector position assurance member forming a pre-installed assembly. A male housing of the electrical connector can receive the assembly. Coupling of the assembly and the male housing can permit movement of the connector position assurance member to a final lock position, thus providing connector position assurance to the electrical connector.