281 |
POWER TRANSFER UNIT |
US14127594 |
2012-10-11 |
US20140220791A1 |
2014-08-07 |
Nick Baker; Jonas Ståhl |
The disclosure relates to a power-transfer unit for a sealing unit of a packaging machine comprising a support, intended to be attached to a sealing unit, a power bar comprising a contact-initiation section, a contact-termination section, and an intermediate section therebetween, the power bar being resiliently suspended in the support and being movable along a first direction being normal to a contact surface of the intermediate section. The power bar is suspended in the support by a first leaf spring. |
282 |
MOUNTING FOR A DATA CONDUCTOR, ENERGY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM AND DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM |
US14112419 |
2012-04-20 |
US20140159968A1 |
2014-06-12 |
Bernd Maier; Frank Pietschmann |
The invention relates to a mounting for a data conductor on a conductor strand of a conductor line. The invention further relates to an energy transmission system for transmitting electrical energy between a conductor line and an electrical consumer that can be moved along the conductor line and has at least one data conductor guided along the conductor line and at least one antenna arranged on the consumer, and to a data transmission system for contactless local data transmission between at least one data conductor guided along a conductor line and at least one antenna arranged on an electrical consumer that can be moved along the conductor line. The invention solves the problem of enabling a compact construction, simple, fast fitting and retrofitting of an energy transmission system and reliable data transmission in an energy transmission system by means of a mounting having a mounting means that is adapted to an outer contour of the conductor strand for fastening the mounting to the conductor strand and a fastening means for fastening the data conductor to the mounting at a distance from the conductor strand, and by means of an energy transmission system and a data transmission system, which comprise a multiplicity of mountings for mounting the data conductor at an invariant distance from a conductor strand of the conductor line. |
283 |
Grounding contact for an axle having a sliding contact element and a sensor |
US13212446 |
2011-08-18 |
US08382494B2 |
2013-02-26 |
Wilfried Weigel |
A grounding contact (10) for an axle, particularly an axle of a rail vehicle or the like, includes a housing unit (12), a contact device (16) and a sensor device (24). The housing unit consists of a housing structure (13) and a housing cover (14), wherein the contact device consists of a sliding contact element (17) that may be attached to an axle and of a contact element (18), wherein an electrical sliding contact can be created between the sliding contact device and the contact element, wherein the sensor device consists of a signal output device and at least one sensor for acquiring operating parameters of the axle. The sensor device is arranged inside the housing unit and the signal output device is able to output at least two signals having differing structures. |
284 |
FLIP-COVERED PORTABLE MEMORY STORAGE DEVICE |
US13164706 |
2011-06-20 |
US20120322281A1 |
2012-12-20 |
Peter Leekuo CHOU; Hsi Ming TSAI; Yi Ting LIN; Ming Ching WANG; Pin Hsien HUANG |
A portable memory storage device with a miniaturized memory storage assembly package with electrical contacts that further includes a casing, the casing holding the memory package and having a first end portion, a cover, the cover being rotatable about the first end portion of the casing, and at least a plug for engaging the cover and the casing and being fitted about the first end portion of the casing. When the cover is rotated about the first end portion of the casing to selectively cover or expose the electrical contacts, the plug rotates about the first end portion with the cover. Further, the first end portion includes a groove on an interior side surface, and when the cover is at a first locked state, a projection of the plug abuts against a side of the groove. The electrical contacts can be formed in accordance with the USB Specification. |
285 |
Production Line Capable of Supplying Electric Power |
US12961075 |
2010-12-06 |
US20120126615A1 |
2012-05-24 |
Run-Hua Hang; Yan-Yu Sun; Ching-Feng Hsieh |
A production line includes a carrier board having a power socket that has a plurality of power lines and a plurality of conductive elements connected to the power lines, respectively; a track having a track body and a pair of track sidewalls; a plurality of electricity-collecting tracks provided on the track body for supplying different power signals; and a plurality of guarding units, each of which has a supporting frame perpendicularly provided on the track body and a covering sheet connected to the supporting frame for covering the electricity-collecting tracks, a plurality of crevices formed between each of the covering sheets; wherein each of the conductive elements has a contact end penetrating and extending into each of the crevices and flexibly contacting each of the corresponding electricity-collecting tracks so as to receive the different power signals and transmit the different power signals to the power lines of the power socket. |
286 |
Linear motion electrical connector assembly |
US12719071 |
2010-03-08 |
US08128416B2 |
2012-03-06 |
Jon M. Lenhert |
A linear motion electrical connector includes an outer component having a bore defined by an inner surface and a cylinder within the bore. The cylinder has an outer surface. An annular groove is formed on one of the outer surface of the cylinder or the inner surface of the outer component. The annular groove has an axial length. A conductive spring is fit within the annular groove and provides electrical contact between the outer component and the cylinder. The conductive helical spring is adapted to roll along the axial length of the annular groove to maintain electrical contact when the cylinder is translated relative to the outer component. |
287 |
Grounding Contact |
US13212446 |
2011-08-18 |
US20120052701A1 |
2012-03-01 |
Wilfried Weigel |
A grounding contact (10) for an axle, particularly an axle of a rail vehicle or the like, includes a housing unit (12), a contact device (16) and a sensor device (24). The housing unit consists of a housing structure (13) and a housing cover (14), wherein the contact device consists of a sliding contact element (17) that may be attached to an axle and of a contact element (18), wherein an electrical sliding contact can be created between the sliding contact device and the contact element, wherein the sensor device consists of a signal output device and at least one sensor for acquiring operating parameters of the axle. The sensor device is arranged inside the housing unit and the signal output device is able to output at least two signals having differing structures. |
288 |
CONDUCTOR LINE, COLLECTOR AND CONDUCTOR SYSTEM |
US13061990 |
2009-09-01 |
US20110300723A1 |
2011-12-08 |
Andreas Schmiedle; Matthias Wenk; Frank Schirmeier |
The invention relates to: a conductor line (2) for powering at least one device (11) that can travel along the conductor line (2), comprising a first elongated conductor lane (5b) and at least one other, second elongated conductor lane (6b), wherein the first (5b) and second (6b) conductor lanes comprise a first (5f) and a second (60 contact opening, respectively, running along the length of the respective lane, for holding a part (15a; 16a) of a first (15) and a second (16) respective conductor contact of a collector (14) of the device (11); a collector (3) comprising at least one first conductor contact (15) provided for engaging into a first contact opening (5f) running along the length of a first conductor lane (5b) of the conductor line (2) and for electrically connecting to the first conductor lane (5b); and a conductor line system (1) formed therefrom. The invention accomplishes the objective of enabling a simple, fast, but non-mistakable connection of a specific conductor contact to a specific conductor lane of a conductor line, using a conductor line (2), a collector (14) and a conductor line system (1), wherein the second contact opening (6f) of the second conductor lane (6b) is adapted so that the first conductor contact (15) provided for connecting to the first conductor lane (5b) cannot engage into the second contact opening (6f) and cannot be connected to the second conductor lane (9). |
289 |
Electrical connector |
US12597614 |
2008-04-24 |
US07883337B2 |
2011-02-08 |
Phillip Vincent Teague |
An electrical connector for providing electrical communication between a fixed structure of an aircraft and a movable component mechanically connected to the fixed structure, wherein the electrical connector is arranged to be mechanically connected to the fixed structure at a first end of the connector and is arranged to be mechanically connected to the movable component at a second end of the connector, the electrical connector comprising a first telescopic element, at least a portion of which is electrically conductive and which is arranged to provide a first current path between the fixed structure and the movable component. |
290 |
CONNECTOR AND INTERPOSER USING CONNECTOR |
US12821796 |
2010-06-23 |
US20110003488A1 |
2011-01-06 |
Akira TAMURA |
A connector conducting electricity between external electrodes while the connector is being compressed, the connector including: a columnar main body made of an elastic dielectric; a first contact terminal made of an inelastic conductor including first and second electrode sections provided on a top surface and a side surface of the columnar main body and a coupling section interconnecting the first and second electrode sections; a second contact terminal made of an inelastic conductor including third and fourth electrode sections provided on a bottom surface and a side surface of the columnar main body and a coupling section interconnecting the third and fourth electrode sections, the fourth electrode section being disposed in a position in which the fourth electrode section does not contact the second electrode section; and a conductor provided outside the main body and conducting electricity between the second and fourth electrode sections. |
291 |
LINEAR MOTION ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY |
US12719071 |
2010-03-08 |
US20100240228A1 |
2010-09-23 |
Jon M. Lenhert |
A linear motion electrical connector includes an outer component having a bore defined by an inner surface and a cylinder within the bore. The cylinder has an outer surface. An annular groove is formed on one of the outer surface of the cylinder or the inner surface of the outer component. The annular groove has an axial length. A conductive spring is fit within the annular groove and provides electrical contact between the outer component and the cylinder. The conductive helical spring is adapted to roll along the axial length of the annular groove to maintain electrical contact when the cylinder is translated relative to the outer component. |
292 |
ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR |
US12597614 |
2008-04-24 |
US20100130065A1 |
2010-05-27 |
Phillip Vincent Teague |
An electrical connector for providing electrical communication between a fixed structure (13) of an aircraft and a movable component (19) mechanically connected to the fixed structure, wherein the electrical connector is arranged to he mechanically connected to the fixed structure at a rust end of the connector and is arranged to be mechanically connected to the movable component at a second end of the connector, the electrical connector comprising a first telescopic element (17), at least a portion of which is electrically conductive and which is arranged to provide a first current path between the fixed structure and the movable component. |
293 |
Retractable umbilical system and vehicle incorporating same |
US11564516 |
2006-11-29 |
US07575456B2 |
2009-08-18 |
James M. Cronin |
A retractable umbilical system includes an umbilical connector assembly, a latching connector assembly, and a retracting umbilical extending between the umbilical connector assembly and the latching connector assembly. The umbilical connector assembly is configured to bias the retracting umbilical into a retracted configuration. The latching connector assembly is configured to selectively retain the retracting umbilical in an extended configuration. The umbilical connector assembly includes a roller that is in contact with the retracting umbilical. |
294 |
Electrification system for use in a vehicle |
US11387091 |
2006-03-22 |
US07186118B2 |
2007-03-06 |
Scott A. Hansen; John D. Spencer; Jeremy J. Gauthier; Miklos A. Kovach; Elindo G. Castro |
An electrification system for use with an article slidably supported on a track within a vehicle is provided. The electrification system comprises a conductor assembly including a positive conductive interface supported parallel and adjacent to a negative conductive interface. The conductor assembly is configured to extend substantially the length of the track. The electrification system further comprises a contact assembly including a positive contact in electrical communication with the positive conductive interface and a negative contact in electrical communication with the negative conductive interface. The contact assembly is configured to be fixed relative to the article. The contact assembly remains in electrical communication with the conductor assembly as the article is selectively moved along the track to provide continuous electrical power to the article as the article is moved. |
295 |
Sliding-type electric component including carbon fiber contact |
US10461121 |
2003-06-13 |
US20040000985A1 |
2004-01-01 |
Hisashi
Komatsu |
A sliding-type electric component includes a contact element. The contact element including a bundle of carbon fibers, and a sliding portion formed on the side portion thereof. The sliding portion being capable of linear contact or surface contact with a track of a conductive pattern. |
296 |
Electrical distribution block |
US10120749 |
2002-04-11 |
US06652288B2 |
2003-11-25 |
Gregg E. Laukhuf; Raymond H. Riner |
An electrical distribution block suitable for use in modular wall systems of various thicknesses. The electrical distribution block includes branch connectors spaced from each other by an electrically conductive bridge having a telescopic engagement such that a spacing between the branch connectors can be selectively controlled for use in modular walls of different thickness. |
297 |
Extension apparatus |
US10056526 |
2002-01-25 |
US06488511B1 |
2002-12-03 |
Dewey H. Stewart |
A extension apparatus for operating electric hand tools in extended positions. The extension apparatus includes an elongate tubular member has a first end and a second end. The tubular member is telescoping and includes a bottom section, a lower middle section, an upper middle section, and a top section. Each of the sections has a first end and a second end. An electrical cord extends into the tubular member. An electrical switch is attached to the bottom section. A pair of coupling members releasably couples the bottom section, and the two middle sections. An electrical receptacle for receiving a power cord of the electrical hand tool is positioned inside the top section. |
298 |
Method and apparatus for electrically connecting two objects |
US10105143 |
2002-03-25 |
US20020098741A1 |
2002-07-25 |
Thomas
W.
Ives; Darrel
Poulter; Holger
A.
Petersen
III |
The invention includes a plurality of first electrical pads which are supported on a first object which is configured to be supported in a first position, and a plurality of second electrical pads which are supported on a second object which is configured to be supported in a second position and adjacent to the first object. The first electrical pads are configured to electrically contact the second electrical pads while the objects are supported in the respective positions so as to electrically connect the objects together. Each of the objects is configured to be removed from the respective first and second positions by movement along parallel paths of movement in a first direction and are configured to be installed in the respective positions by movement along the paths in a second direction which is opposite the first direction. Furthermore, each object is configured to be installed into, or removed from, its respective supported position while the other object remains supported in its respective position. Either object can be installed into, or removed from, its respective position in any sequence. |
299 |
Retractable electrical/optical connector |
US09198674 |
1998-11-23 |
US06396414B1 |
2002-05-28 |
Gary P. Bickford; Joseph F. Cordera |
A down-hole tool includes a first and second portion that are moveable relative to one another, but are electrically coupled together. A rigid tube formed into a helical coil extends between the first and second portions. The helical coil is expandable and compressible in response to movement between the first and second portions. A conductor is positioned within the helically wound tube and is adapted to pass electrical signals between the first and second portions. |
300 |
Device for improving electrical contact between an electrical conductor
and an electrode |
US541483 |
1990-06-21 |
US5094220A |
1992-03-10 |
Bernard Lacruche; Jean-Paul Aschwanden; Dominique Cathignol |
The invention relates to a device for providing improved electrical contact between an electrical conductor and an electrode. The device is characterized in that it comprises a fixed position nut-forming contact element made of an electrically conductive material and including an axial bore through which the electrode passes, the electrical conductor terminating at the nut-forming element in the form of a connection tab. The nut-forming element advantageously comprises two half-disks for facilitating assembly and disassembly while providing improved electrical contact during operation. |