A contact socket module for use in an automated test equipment (ATE) for testing electronic components (DUTs) being carried by a carrier comprises: a plurality of groups of spring contacts, wherein each spring contact comprises a DUT sided contact tip, a retracting plate being moveable, and a controller controlling the movement of the retracting plate, wherein the retracting plate and the spring contacts act mechanically on each other. In a first position the DUT sided contact tips are adapted to contact to contact portions of the electronic components, and in a second position, the DUT sided contact tips are adapted to release the contact to the contact portions of the electronic components.

A contact socket module for use in an automated test equipment (ATE) for testing electronic components (DUTs) being carried by a carrier comprises: a plurality of groups of spring contacts, wherein each spring contact comprises a DUT sided contact tip, a retracting plate being moveable, and a controller controlling the movement of the retracting plate, wherein the retracting plate and the spring contacts act mechanically on each other. In a first position the DUT sided contact tips are adapted to contact to contact portions of the electronic components, and in a second position, the DUT sided contact tips are adapted to release the contact to the contact portions of the electronic components.

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.

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.

Disclosed is a push-button lock for locking a plug-in connector housing. The lock has a push-button body with a cylindrical unlocking recess containing an unlocking pin. The appropriate interaction of an outer contour of the unlocking pin, an inner contour of a through-opening of the plug-in connector housing and the push-button body by at least one locking element and two springs allows the plug-in connector housing to be locked and unlocked with great ease of use, the operating concept being particularly self-explanatory.

A service plug includes a body portion including a pair of power bus bars that are connected to a power supply circuit by being connected to a first terminal of a connector, a switching lever portion including an interlock terminal that brings the power supply circuit into a closed state when being in a state of conduction with a second terminal of the connector, and brings the power supply circuit into an open state when being in a state of non-conduction with the second terminal of the connector, and a power interruption portion that brings the interlock terminal 32 of the switching lever portion into a state of non-conduction with the second terminal to bring the power supply circuit into an open state by using an actuator that is operated in accordance with a collision detection signal for a vehicle.

A service plug includes a body portion including a pair of power bus bars that are connected to a power supply circuit by being connected to a first terminal of a connector, a switching lever portion including an interlock terminal that brings the power supply circuit into a closed state when being in a state of conduction with a second terminal of the connector, and brings the power supply circuit into an open state when being in a state of non-conduction with the second terminal of the connector, and a power interruption portion that brings the interlock terminal 32 of the switching lever portion into a state of non-conduction with the second terminal to bring the power supply circuit into an open state by using an actuator that is operated in accordance with a collision detection signal for a vehicle.

A service plug includes a body portion including a pair of power bus bars that are connected to a power supply circuit by being connected to a first terminal of a connector, a switching lever portion including an interlock terminal that brings the power supply circuit into a closed state when being in a state of conduction with a second terminal of the connector, and brings the power supply circuit into an open state when being in a state of non-conduction with the second terminal of the connector, and a power interruption portion that brings the interlock terminal 32 of the switching lever portion into a state of non-conduction with the second terminal to bring the power supply circuit into an open state by using an actuator that is operated in accordance with a collision detection signal for a vehicle.

A service plug includes a body portion including a pair of power bus bars that are connected to a power supply circuit by being connected to a first terminal of a connector, a switching lever portion including an interlock terminal that brings the power supply circuit into a closed state when being in a state of conduction with a second terminal of the connector, and brings the power supply circuit into an open state when being in a state of non-conduction with the second terminal of the connector, and a power interruption portion that brings the interlock terminal 32 of the switching lever portion into a state of non-conduction with the second terminal to bring the power supply circuit into an open state by using an actuator that is operated in accordance with a collision detection signal for a vehicle.

A device to inhibit entanglement of catheter cables comprises a slip ring or a combined slip ring and fluid rotary joint. The device can include a servomechanism configured to power rotation of at least one of the slip ring and the fluid rotary joint. A detangling device for a cable plug configured to connect to a catheter handle comprises an outer cylinder configured to rotate relative to an inner cylinder while electrical connections between the inner and outer cylinders remain intact. A free rotary irrigation channel for a catheter handle inhibits entanglement of irrigation tubing.