The invention relates to a plug-in connector (10) that has an insulation insert (1) and at least one contact element (2), wherein the at least one contact element (2) is connected to a conductor of a cable, wherein the insulation insert (1) has at least one receptacle, in which the at least one contact element (2) and the at least one section of the conductor connected thereto are provided, wherein a first seal (7) that seals the insulation insert (1) is provided in the at least one receptacle, wherein the at least one contact element (2) is sealed in the insulation insert (1) using the first seal (7) and wherein the conductor connected to the at least one contact element (2) is sealed in the insulation insert (1) using a second seal (8). According to the invention, the at least one contact element is held in a receptacle that is substantially formed from an opening (3) and two legs (4) axially protruding therefrom.

An example universal contact assembly includes plug contact members and a sensing contact member that are overmolded together to form a single unit. Example adapter block assembly include a first optical adapter; a first contact assembly disposed in an aperture defined in the first optical adapter; a first circuit board; and a retainer arrangement that holds the first circuit board to the first optical adapter with sufficient force to retain the first contact assembly within the aperture. Example retainer arrangements include a cover having flanges with tabs that deflect into cavities defined by the first optical adapter; clamp members that clamp a cover to the first optical adapter to hold the first circuit board therebetween; and a retention strip having barbs that attach to the first optical adapter and barbs that attach to the first printed circuit board.

A coupling device (1) is provided with a first connection module (12) and a second connection module (14) releasably connectable to the first connection module (12). The first connection module (10) and the second connection module (14) form a connector (10). The coupling device (1) is adapted to apply a coupling force that creates a connection between the first connection module (12) and the second connection module (14), and to apply a decoupling force that releases the connection. The decoupling force and the coupling force are applied by the first connection module (12) to the second connection module (14), and the decoupling force counteracts the coupling force. The coupling force is provided by a pneumatic, hydraulic, electric, or electromagnetic actuator (20) provided on the first connection module (12). The decoupling force is provided by a mechanical, electrostatic, or magnetic storage device (24) capable of receiving, storing, and releasing a portion of the energy generated by the coupling force. The coupling force is provided by a coupling mechanism, and the decoupling force is provided by a decoupling mechanism. The decoupling mechanism forms a unit with the coupling mechanism.

An electrical receptacle including a body having a plurality of electrical connections, a device face connected to the body, and wherein the device face is movable with respect to the body from an electrically inactive position to an electrically active position. The electrical receptacle may further include at least one pair of electrical contacts which are in electrical continuity when the electrical receptacle is in an electrically active position.

A busway for power distribution to equipment positioned in information technology racks includes a plurality of locations in the busway suitably being configured to receive a plurality of detachably engageable taps. The busway, which are external to the information technology racks, includes a plurality of segments, each of which are detachably engaged with one another and including at least one of the plurality of locations. The busway provides power to the information technology racks by respective taps, where each of the taps includes a respective electrical sensor that senses at least one of a voltage level and a current level. Each of the electrical sensors providers an output signal to a computing device.

An electronic apparatus is configured to include a first connection port that is a connection port of a USB Type C; a second connection port that is a connection port of a USB other than the USB Type C; and a wire that branches off to the first connection port and the second connection port. The electronic apparatus has an exclusive structure in which, in a case where a connector is connected to one of the first connection port and the second connection port, another connector is not able to be connected to the other connection port.

An electronic apparatus is configured to include a first connection port that is a connection port of a USB Type C; a second connection port that is a connection port of a USB other than the USB Type C; and a wire that branches off to the first connection port and the second connection port. The electronic apparatus has an exclusive structure in which, in a case where a connector is connected to one of the first connection port and the second connection port, another connector is not able to be connected to the other connection port.

An electrosurgical system includes an electrosurgical generator having active and return terminals, an electrosurgical instrument including an active electrode, a return instrument including a return electrode, an active plug configured to connect to the active terminal of the generator, a return plug configured to connect to the return terminal of the generator, an active cable extending from the return plug to the electro surgical instrument, a return cable extending from the return plug to the return instrument, a connector cable extending from the active plug to the return plug, and a mechanical switch mechanism disposed within the return plug. The mechanical switch mechanism has a disengaged position in which the active plug is electrically disconnected from the active cable and an engaged position in which the active plug is in electrical communication with the active cable.

A new and improved separable loadbreak connector system capable of providing higher switching and fault close ratings by various means of dividing the arc energy within the connector system.

The connector system is configured for use in a power distribution system of a motor vehicle, and wherein the connector system includes a female housing, female terminal assembly, and a female interlock (FIL) assembly. The female housing having an arrangement of side walls that define a receptacle that is configured to receive the female terminal assembly. The female interlock (FIL) assembly positioned within the female terminal assembly that resides within the receptacle of the female housing to define a fully assembled female state S.sub.FAF, whereby the FIL assembly is configured to be coupled to an interlock circuit that prevents electrical current from flowing through the female terminal assembly prior to connection of the female terminal assembly to a male terminal assembly.