161 |
APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR FILAMENT CRIMPING AND MANUFACTURING |
US12691562 |
2010-01-21 |
US20100119863A1 |
2010-05-13 |
Robert Bogursky; Leonid Foshansky; Craig Kennedy; Darrel Wood, II; Mark Saunders |
Apparatus and methods for filament crimping. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a body and a filament crimp element. The filament crimp element comprises a first set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a first set of features and a second set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a second set of features. The first and second set cavities are substantially opposite one another. The first set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the second set of cavities and the second set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the first set of cavities. Methods and apparatus for the manufacture of the device are also disclosed. In addition, methods for automated placement and manufacture of assemblies using the crimp elements are also disclosed. |
162 |
Apparatus and methods for filament crimping and manufacturing |
US11473567 |
2006-06-22 |
US07650914B2 |
2010-01-26 |
Robert Bogursky; Leonid Foshansky; Craig Kennedy; Darryl Wood; Mark Saunders |
Apparatus and methods for filament crimping. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a body and a filament crimp element. The filament crimp element comprises a first set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a first set of features and a second set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a second set of features. The first and second set cavities are substantially opposite one another. The first set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the second set of cavities and the second set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the first set of cavities. Methods and apparatus for the manufacture of the device are also disclosed. In addition, methods for automated placement and manufacture of assemblies using the crimp elements are also disclosed. |
163 |
Universal battery terminal adaptor |
US12134268 |
2008-06-06 |
US07540791B1 |
2009-06-02 |
Murad Dharani |
A battery terminal connector for connecting to a battery terminal to a battery cable without the use of tools. The connector is of trapezoidal rectangular rounded shape which includes a lateral movable jaw, a movable lever effecting the movement of the jaw, the jaw and lever being lie in the same plane and enclosed by the two body portion. A cap is fitted on one side to cover the battery terminal from exposure to dirt and moisture. A slot is provided on opposite side of the connector for receiving the electric cable. Lateral movement of the jaw portion within and relative to the battery terminal connector effects the closing of a hollow opening. The jaw portion squeezed the cable setting against the battery terminal and thus enabling a secure electrical setting. The connector is made of lightweight material and is having the property of plastic polymer and thermo cold to resist extreme temperature. |
164 |
Self-locking wire terminal and shape memory wire termination system |
US11122292 |
2005-05-04 |
US07491101B2 |
2009-02-17 |
Kenneth G. Irish; James A. Turek |
A self-locking wire terminal assembly and a shape memory wire termination system includes an electrical terminal constructed with spring legs which provide two opposing points of contact on a mating electrical conductive pin. The points of contact prevent the pin from being removed. The shape memory termination system is formed by electrically coupling a clip assembly to shape memory wire and to an electrical source. In one embodiment, the shape memory wire causes an actuator to activate when the shape memory wire dissipates electrical power. The terminal assemblies may be manufactured by assembling wire with conduction pads onto a continuous reel. The terminal assemblies may be formed from the reel by trimming wire and linkages between the conduction pads. |
165 |
DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MOLDING BISTABLE MAGNETIC ALLOY WIRE |
US11848406 |
2007-08-31 |
US20080052887A1 |
2008-03-06 |
Nianrong ZHANG; Huijun XU; Yun ZHU; Zhuhui ZHENG; Jian CHEN; Fang YU |
Taught herein is a method for molding a bistable magnetic alloy wire, comprising: processing an alloy wire by heat treatment; and processing the alloy wire by cold treatment of mechanical twisting, the mechanical twisting being a repeated twisting in a continuous state. Also taught herein is a device for molding a bistable magnetic alloy wire. |
166 |
Apparatus and methods for filament crimping and manufacturing |
US11473567 |
2006-06-22 |
US20070294873A1 |
2007-12-27 |
Robert Bogursky; Leonid Foshansky; Craig Kennedy; Darrel Wood; Mark Saunders |
Apparatus and methods for filament crimping. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a body and a filament crimp element. The filament crimp element comprises a first set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a first set of features and a second set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a second set of features. The first and second set cavities are substantially opposite one another. The first set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the second set of cavities and the second set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the first set of cavities. Methods and apparatus for the manufacture of the device are also disclosed. In addition, methods for automated placement and manufacture of assemblies using the crimp elements are also disclosed. |
167 |
Shielding for electrical cable assemblies |
US11591783 |
2006-11-02 |
US07255602B1 |
2007-08-14 |
Darin R. Driessen; Eugene W. Dolfi; Michael A. Seno; Jack S. Canciamille |
An electrical cable assembly is provided including multiple cables having wires. The cables each include a shield. A connector receives ends of the wires and includes an outer surface. A conductive shield ring has an outer periphery and includes multiple holes receiving the cables. The shield of each cable engages an inner surface provided by a corresponding hole in the shield ring. In one example, the circumference of each shield is soldered to the corresponding hole. A wrap engages the outer periphery and the outer surface to electrically connect the connector to the shields. In one example, the wrap is conductive heat shrink wrap that surrounds and engages the entire outer surface of the shield ring. |
168 |
Electrical connector assembly for an arcuate surface in a high temperature environment and an associated method of use |
US11241135 |
2005-09-30 |
US20070077821A1 |
2007-04-05 |
Jim Pilavdzic |
An electrical connector assembly for an arcuate surface in a high temperature environment and associated method of use is disclosed for a variety of applications. This can include, but is not limited to, an injection molding heater assembly having at least one heater and an injection molding heater and nozzle assembly having at least one heater and a nozzle that is in thermal communication with the at least one heater. This at least one electrical connector, having a first electrical conductor that is electrically connectable to at least one first conductive portion at least one arcuate surface and a second electrical conductor that is electrically connectable to at least one second conductive portion on the at least one arcuate surface, and at least one disconnect mechanism positioned adjacent to the at least one electrical connector and in electrical connection with the first electrical conductor and the second electrical conductor. |
169 |
Temperature dependent semiconductor module connectors |
US11521158 |
2006-09-14 |
US20070010111A1 |
2007-01-11 |
William Brodsky; James Busby; Bruce Chamberlin; Mitchell Ferrill; Robin Susko; James Wilcox |
A method and structure is disclosed for forming a removable interconnect for semiconductor packages, where the connector is adapted to repeatedly change from a first shape into a second shape upon being subjected to a temperature change and to repeatedly return to the first shape when not being subjected to the temperature change. The connector can be disconnected when the connector is in its second shape and the connector cannot be disconnected when the connector is in its first shape. |
170 |
Temperature dependent semiconductor module connectors |
US10906810 |
2005-03-08 |
US07137826B2 |
2006-11-21 |
William L. Brodsky; James A. Busby; Bruce J. Chamberlin; Mitchell G. Ferrill; Robin A. Susko; James R. Wilcox |
A method and structure is disclosed for forming a removable interconnect for semiconductor packages, where the connector is adapted to repeatedly change from a first shape into a second shape upon being subjected to a temperature change and to repeatedly return to the first shape when not being subjected to the temperature change. The connector can be disconnected when the connector is in its second shape and the connector cannot be disconnected when the connector is in its first shape. |
171 |
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT SEMICONDUCTOR MODULE CONNECTORS |
US10906810 |
2005-03-08 |
US20060205273A1 |
2006-09-14 |
William Brodsky; James Busby; Bruce Chamberlin; Mitchell Ferrill; Robin Susko; James Wilcox |
A method and structure is disclosed for forming a removable interconnect for semiconductor packages, where the connector is adapted to repeatedly change from a first shape into a second shape upon being subjected to a temperature change and to repeatedly return to the first shape when not being subjected to the temperature change. The connector can be disconnected when the connector is in its second shape and the connector cannot be disconnected when the connector is in its first shape. |
172 |
Self-locking wire terminal and shape memory wire termination system |
US11122292 |
2005-05-04 |
US20050282444A1 |
2005-12-22 |
Kenneth Irish; James Turek |
A self-locking wire terminal assembly and a shape memory wire termination system includes an electrical terminal constructed with spring legs which provide two opposing points of contact on a mating electrical conductive pin. The points of contact prevent the pin from being removed. The shape memory termination system is formed by electrically coupling a clip assembly to shape memory wire and to an electrical source. In one embodiment, the shape memory wire causes an actuator to activate when the shape memory wire dissipates electrical power. The terminal assemblies may be manufactured by assembling wire with conduction pads onto a continuous reel. The terminal assemblies may be formed from the reel by trimming wire and linkages between the conduction pads. |
173 |
Zero insertion force heat-activated retention pin |
US10152144 |
2002-05-20 |
US20030216066A1 |
2003-11-20 |
George
Arrigotti; Raiyomand
Aspandiar; Christopher
D.
Combs; Tom
E.
Pearson |
The present invention relates to apparatus and methods for minimizing open electrical connections between carrier substrates and components connected thereto that occur due to sag in the substrate incurred due to exposure to an increasing heat profile encountered to secure the component to the substrate. A zero insertion force heat activated retention pin expands or bends during the temperature increase, creating an upward force on the printed circuit board. This upward force counters the downward sag forces and enables the carrier substrate to maintain a coplanar relationship with the component being connected. |
174 |
Actuators released by remote microwave radiation |
US16963 |
1998-02-02 |
US6166361A |
2000-12-26 |
David S. Bettinger |
Actuators that generate positional change and external force in response to remote microwave radiation. In a preferred embodiment the actuators remotely release an electrical connector by the heating of a friable metal element; and to the method of using microwave actuators for efficient disassembly of a manufactured hard goods entity. |
175 |
Memory metal hot plug connector and method |
US207999 |
1994-03-09 |
US5572141A |
1996-11-05 |
Edward W. Hutton |
A memory metal hot plug connector apparatus and method which provide a physical lock that prevents removal of a circuit card from a system board until power and system functional signals have been electrically disconnected. The memory metal in the connector releases the physical lock when heated. A power supply interface controller issues commands to connect and disconnect power to the circuit card and to heaters associated with the memory metal connectors. A test signal circuit provides JTAG standard signals for connecting and disconnecting system functional signals. Methods for connecting and disconnecting the circuit card are also disclosed. |
176 |
Contact device for an electrical component and method for manufacture |
US001303 |
1993-01-06 |
US5334031A |
1994-08-02 |
Juergen K. Schmidt |
A contact device for an electrical component, particularly a connector, comprising at least one contact element, said contact element having a first contact portion located within said component and second contact portion projecting downwardly beyond said component and adapted to be connected to a conductor, in particular a conductor of a printed circuit board, by soldering, wherein the first contact portion consists of a resilient metallic material and the second contact portion consists of a shape memory alloy, the alloy having a transformation temperature which is significantly higher than the operation temperature of the contact device, the contact device being located or oriented such that it deforms towards said conductor above said transformation temperature. |
177 |
Electric receptacle with shape memory spring member |
US894454 |
1992-06-05 |
US5217382A |
1993-06-08 |
Glen E. Sparks |
A two-piece electrical receptacle terminal for receiving a male terminal. The receptacle terminal includes a spring, having a predetermined shape, which is confined within an integrally formed housing. During insertion of the male terminal into the housing, the spring is deflected from the predetermined shape. The spring is constructed of a metal which exhibits a memory, evoked by heating, predisposing the deflected spring into its predetermined shape. Heating can be accomplished by ohmic self-heating. |
178 |
High density interconnect apparatus |
US618603 |
1990-11-27 |
US5167511A |
1992-12-01 |
Nicholas J. Krajewski; Carl D. Breske; David J. Johnson; David R. Kiefer; Kent T. McDaniel; William T. Moore, Jr.; Michael R. Edwards; Bricky A. Stephenson; Anthony A. Vacca |
The invention comprises a plurality of stacked planar processing circuit boards surrounded on at least one side by a plurality of memory boards located substantially perpendicular to the planar processing boards, the processing and memory boards connected by orthogonal interconnect modules. The orthogonal interconnect modules allow closely-spaced orthogonal connection of the processing boards to the memory boards. The memory boards are of a densely packed design having a plurality of removeable memory chip stacks located on the memory boards. |
179 |
High density connector with contact wipe |
US686223 |
1991-04-15 |
US5098309A |
1992-03-24 |
Frederick R. Deak; David J. Goetzinger; Robert M. Renn |
A high density electrical connector (10) includes a flexible circuit (28) carrying circuit traces (32, 34) mounted on rod elements (38) driven by a cam means (60) to provide wipe and backwipe interconnections between board circuit traces (14, 18). A shape memory alloy (84) is employed to effect cam drive in one embodiment and an operating arm is utilized to effect cam drive in another embodiment. |
180 |
Zero insertion force connector actuated by a stored shape member |
US535652 |
1990-06-11 |
US5059133A |
1991-10-22 |
Toshiya Hikami; Koji Yoshida; Yuichi Obara; Kenichi Fuse |
An electronic connector which has a plurality of contacts associated in one or more rows in a connector housing, a shape memory spring associated in the connector housing for driving the contacts, the shape memory spring transmitting a recovery force generated when the shape memory spring reaches its transformation temperature or higher to the contacts while recovering the shape stored when the shape memory spring reaches its transformation temperature or higher and returning to the shape before the shape memory recovery by the spring force of the contact when the shape memory spring reaches below its transformation temperature. Thus, the electronic connector can mount or dismount contacts at each other without inserting or removing force or substantially without inserting or removing force in a simple structure with less number of parts. |