H01R35/025

Rotary connector

A rotary connector includes a case including a housing space and fixed to a vehicle body that includes a steering wheel including a steering-side electric component, a rotor that is rotatable around a rotational axis relative to the case, a first connector provided on the rotor and electrically connected to the steering-side electric component, a second connector provided on the case and electrically connected to a vehicle-side electric component in the vehicle body, a flexible cable that is provided in a wound state in the housing space of the case and electrically connects the first connector to the second connector, and a controller that is disposed between the first connector and the flexible cable and performs a predetermined process on an electric signal transmitted between the first connector and the flexible cable. The controller is configured to rotate together with the rotor.

ROTATING CONNECTOR DEVICE

Provided is a rotating connector device with which it is possible to suppress an increase in the size of the device, and to reliably suppress a decrease in electromagnetic compatibility due to electromagnetic noise and to stabilize characteristic impedance.

A rotating connector device 1 is provided with a fixed-side housing 10, a rotating-side housing 20 which is free to rotate relative to the fixed-side housing 10, and a plurality of flat cables 30 which are formed by covering conductors with an insulating material and which are accommodated in a stacked state in an annular accommodating space S formed between the fixed-side housing 10 and the rotating-side housing 20, wherein a shield film 35 is disposed at least between a first flat cable 31 including first and second communication circuit conductors 31a5, 31a6 and a second flat cable 32 adjacent to the first flat cable 31, among the plurality of flat cables 30.

Wearable power cord
11233367 · 2022-01-25 ·

An apparatus for wearing a power cord includes an elongate power cord having a length that extends from a first end having a power connector to a second end having a device connector. The apparatus also includes an elastic component and a housing for holding the power connector and the device connector therein. The apparatus has a wearing configuration and a charging configuration. In the wearing configuration, the device connector and the power connector are disposed in the housing and the apparatus is secured to the user. In the charging configuration, the device connector extends out of the housing and connects to a portable electronic device, and the power connector extends out of the housing and connects to a power supply. In another embodiment, the power cord has a power bank on a first end of the cord rather than a power connector. The power bank is stored inside the housing.

WEARABLE POWER CORD
20210367388 · 2021-11-25 ·

An apparatus for wearing a power cord includes an elongate power cord having a length that extends from a first end having a power connector to a second end having a device connector. The apparatus also includes an elastic component and a housing for holding the power connector and the device connector therein. The apparatus has a wearing configuration and a charging configuration. In the wearing configuration, the device connector and the power connector are disposed in the housing and the apparatus is secured to the user. In the charging configuration, the device connector extends out of the housing and connects to a portable electronic device, and the power connector extends out of the housing and connects to a power supply. In another embodiment, the power cord has a power bank on a first end of the cord rather than a power connector. The power bank is stored inside the housing.

Cable-arrangement structure and electrical apparatus therewith

A cable-arrangement structure includes two device bodies and a cable. The two device bodies are rotatably connected relative to a rotation axis. The cable has two fixed segments and a connecting segment connecting the two fixed segments. The two fixed segments are fixedly disposed on the two device bodies respectively. The connecting segment is movably disposed surrounding the rotation axis. An electrical apparatus includes the above cable-arrangement; therein, the cable electrically connects the two device bodies. When the two device bodies rotate relatively, by the movability characteristic of the connecting segment, the cable can be free of being tensed or twisted and will not hook other components, and the electrical connection of the two device bodies can be maintained.

Tap cartridge with cable routing for manual moving actuation handle and tap with electronic handle that contains said tap cartridge
11221086 · 2022-01-11 · ·

The present invention relates to a tap cartridge that includes a routing of a cable that may transmit data and/or supply electricity, for a tap handle or lever with electronic functions, and which also relates to the tap containing said cartridge with the routing system, wherein the configuration of a parameter of the fluid supplied is performed by rotation of said handle or lever, all thanks to a positioning through the inner cartridge and of an extra accumulation of cable in a space of the cartridge prior to the connection of the lever.

Power adapter with protective shield

In an example embodiment a power adapter includes a shell, a plug assembly, an electronic assembly and a protective shield, wherein the plug assembly comprises a plug and a connector electrically connected to the plug. The electronic assembly comprises a transformer and an electronic element; and the protective shield is located inside a receiving cavity and encloses a protective cavity together with a cavity wall of the receiving cavity, the connector is located inside the protective cavity, the electronic assembly is located outside the protective cavity, and the protective shield is a protective shield made of an insulating material. The power adapter reduces the influence of strong electrical interference generated by the connector on the electronic assembly, so that the space in the receiving cavity can be fully utilized, thereby realizing the small volume setting of the shell.

FLEXIBLE PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND ELECTRIC WIRING
20230354522 · 2023-11-02 · ·

Provided is a flexible printed wiring board including: a base film which is an insulating layer; a first conductor layer; a second conductor layer; and a through-hole, in which the first conductor layer is provided on one surface of the base film, the second conductor layer is provided on the other surface of the base film, and the through-hole is provided so as to penetrate the base film and electrically connect the first conductor layer and the second conductor layer to each other, and the second conductor layer has a solderable region.

Rotary connector device and fixed body of rotary connector device

A rotary connector device includes a fixed body and a rotation body. The fixed body includes an internal space. The rotation body is rotatably assembled to the fixed body about a rotational axis with respect to the fixed body. The fixed body includes an inserted portion into which a fixing tool is to be inserted to restrict the fixed body and the rotation body from rotating relative to each other. The inserted portion includes an inner space isolated from the internal space of the fixed body.

FEEDBACK ALGORITHMS FOR MANUAL BAILOUT SYSTEMS FOR SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS

The present disclosure provides a surgical instrument including an end effector, a drive member movable to effectuate a motion in said end effector, a motor operable to move the drive member to effectuate the motion in the end effector and a bailout assembly operable to perform a mechanical bailout of the surgical instrument in response to a bailout error. The bailout assembly includes a bailout door, a bailout handle accessible through the bailout door. The bailout handle is operable to move the drive member to effectuate a bailout motion in the end effector. A controller includes a memory and a processor coupled to the memory. The processor is configured to detect the bailout error. The processor is programed to stop the motor in response to the detection of the bailout error.