141 |
USB DEVICE |
US14832032 |
2015-08-21 |
US20160111828A1 |
2016-04-21 |
Kai-Hsiang CHOU |
A USB device having a circuit board, a control board, an inner housing, a outer housing and a front cover and a rear cover is provided. The circuit board has a first connector and a second connector disposed opposite to the first connector. The control board is disposed on the circuit board. The inner housing is used for receiving the circuit board and the control board. The outer housing has a front side and a rear side, and the outer housing is used for covering the inner housing. The front cover and the rear cover are disposed on the front side of the outer housing and the rear side of the outer housing respectively. By combining the control board and the inner housing, the circuit board is slidably disposed within the inner housing. |
142 |
ELECTRICAL CONTACTOR |
US14971065 |
2015-12-16 |
US20160104992A1 |
2016-04-14 |
Peter Willard Hammond |
An electrical contactor includes a first stationary contact bar with first and second contact surfaces, and a single moving contact bar with first and second contact surfaces. The first and second contact surfaces of the first stationary contact bar and the first contact surface of the single moving contact bar are configured such that, when the single moving contact bar travels towards the first stationary contact bar, the first contact surface of the single moving contact bar touches the first contact surface of the first stationary contact bar in a first contact point, and the second contact surface of the first stationary contact bar in a second contact point. At least one of the first and second contact surfaces of the first stationary contact bar or the first contact surface of the single moving contact bar have a convex shape to establish the first and second contact points. |
143 |
FLEXIBLE POWER CONNECTOR |
US14761486 |
2014-03-13 |
US20150357734A1 |
2015-12-10 |
Charles Copper; Christopher S. GIESKI |
A power connector can include a dielectric connector housing and electrical contacts that are supported by the housing. The electrical contacts can each include first and second contact bodies. The first contact body can include a first contact blade and the second contact body can include a second contact blade that can define a mating portion of the electrical contact. The mating portion can be configured to mate with a complementary power connector along a mating direction so as to establish an electrical connection between the power connector and the complementary power connector. The contact blades can be configured slide with respect to each other along the mating direction. |
144 |
ELECTRICAL POWER TRANSMITTING TELESCOPIC STRUT |
US14540518 |
2014-11-13 |
US20150069177A1 |
2015-03-12 |
Timothy SANDERSON |
A telescopic strut comprises a plurality of hollow members arranged to slide one within another between a retracted and an extended position. Adjacent hollow members are arranged to be electrically connected by one or more electrical connector assemblies as the hollow members move between the retracted and extended positions. Each electrical connector assembly includes an electrically conductive pad on one of the hollow members which is in sliding contact with an electrically conductive strip on the other of the hollow members. The telescopic strut may be used to electrically connect a moveable control surface to a fixed aerofoil structure in an aircraft. |
145 |
Flip-covered portable memory storage device |
US13164706 |
2011-06-20 |
US08974238B2 |
2015-03-10 |
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. |
146 |
Device for providing electrical continuity between aeronautical components with relative movement |
US12882251 |
2010-09-15 |
US08733689B2 |
2014-05-27 |
Vicente Martínez Valdegrama; José Luis Lozano García; Gonzalo Ramírez Blanco |
A device provides electrical continuity between aeronautical components including a first fixed component and a second component displaceable with respect to the first component. The first and second components include electrically conducting surfaces. A first conductive piece is fixed to the first component and a second conductive piece is fixed to the second component. The first and second pieces are joined together with the possibility of sliding one on the other, in such a way that the first piece is connected to the conductive surface of the first component and the second piece is connected to the conductive surface of the second component, so that, when displacements take place of the second component with respect to the first component, the first piece slides on the second piece maintaining the electrical conductivity between the first and second components. |
147 |
SEAL AND ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR FOR LINED TRACK ROLLERS USED ON ACTUATION SYSTEM FOR AIRCRAFT LIFT ASSISTING DEVICES |
US13940305 |
2013-07-12 |
US20140131512A1 |
2014-05-15 |
Frederick S. Gyuricsko |
An electrical conductor for a bearing defines an annular base and is manufactured from an electrically conductive material. The electrical conductor includes a first electrical connector positioned proximate a radially outer peripheral area of the annular base. The electrical conductor includes a second electrical connector positioned proximate a radially inner peripheral area of the annular base. The second electrical connector defines one or more contact edges extending away from the annular base. The contact edge is configured for sliding electrical contact with the bearing. |
148 |
Connector and interposer using connector |
US13345904 |
2012-01-09 |
US08333597B2 |
2012-12-18 |
Akira Tamura |
A connector conducts electricity between external electrodes disposed above and below the connector while the connector is being compressed. An interposer includes a plurality of the connectors being inserted in corresponding mounting holes. The connector can include a main body made of an elastic dielectric, and a first contact terminal of an inelastic conductor. A first electrode section is provided on a top surface of the main body, and a second electrode section connects to the first electrode section inside the main body. A second contact terminal includes a fold electrode section provided on a bottom surface of the main body, and a contact section connects to the third electrode section and is always in contact with the second electrode section. |
149 |
Energy transfer via rolling elements of rolling-element bearings |
US12799767 |
2010-04-30 |
US08282398B2 |
2012-10-09 |
Horst Knoedgen |
Systems and methods are disclosed for x-y tables wherein rolling elements of rolling-element bearings are transferring electrical energy between a fixed part of the x-y table and a movable part of the x-y table. The electrical energy transferred could be power to electrical devices as well as signals to and from devices on the movable part of the x-y table. Electrically conducting rolling elements are moving on electrically conducting grooves on the fixed and movable part of the x-y table. Conductor tracks on the fixed and movable part are connected to the grooves and to devices on the movable platform. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the x-y table is part of a camera wherein linear motors, preferably with integrated position sensing, are moving the x-y table back to a home position in case of a dislocation due to a mechanical shock. The invention allows an exact and fast positioning of an x-y table without requiring a flexible cable. The rolling-element bearings could be ball bearings, roller bearings, needle bearings, or other kind of bearings having electrically conductive rolling elements. |
150 |
Energy transfer via rolling elements of rolling-element bearings |
US12799767 |
2010-04-30 |
US20110269317A1 |
2011-11-03 |
Horst Knoedgen |
Systems and methods are disclosed for x-y tables wherein rolling elements of rolling-element bearings are transferring electrical energy between a fixed part of the x-y table and a movable part of the x-y table. The electrical energy transferred could be power to electrical devices as well as signals to and from devices on the movable part of the x-y table. Electrically conducting rolling elements are moving on electrically conducting grooves on the fixed and movable part of the x-y table. Conductor tracks on the fixed and movable part are connected to the grooves and to devices on the movable platform. In a preferred embodiment of the invention the x-y table is part of a camera wherein linear motors, preferably with integrated position sensing, are moving the x-y table back to a home position in case of a dislocation due to a mechanical shock. The invention allows an exact and fast positioning of an x-y table without requiring a flexible cable. The rolling-element bearings could be ball bearings, roller bearings, needle bearings, or other kind of bearings having electrically conductive rolling elements. |
151 |
DEVICE FOR PROVIDING ELECTRICAL CONTINUITY BETWEEN AERONAUTICAL COMPONENTS WITH RELATIVE MOVEMENT |
US12882251 |
2010-09-15 |
US20110111605A1 |
2011-05-12 |
Vicente MARTÍNEZ VALDEGRAMA; José Luis LOZANO GARCÍA; Gonzalo RAMÍREZ BLANCO |
Applicable in aeronautical structures provided with a first fixed component (1) and a second component (2) displaceable with respect to the first. The first (1) and second (2) components include electrically conducting surfaces. It is characterized in that it includes a first conductive piece (6, 10) fixed to the first component (1) and a second conductive piece (9) fixed to a second component (2). The first (6, 10) and second (9) piece are joined together with the possibility of sliding one on the other, in such a way that the first piece (6, 10) is connected to the conductive surface of the first component (1) and the second piece (9) to the conductive surface of the second component (2), so that, when displacements take place of the second component (2) with respect to the first (1), the first piece (1) slides on the second piece (9) maintaining the electrical conductivity between the first (1) and second (2) component. |
152 |
Electrical power transmitting telescopic strut |
US12801597 |
2010-06-16 |
US20100327111A1 |
2010-12-30 |
Timothy Sanderson |
A telescopic strut comprises a plurality of hollow members arranged to slide one within another between a retracted and an extended position. Adjacent hollow members are arranged to be electrically connected by one or more electrical connector assemblies as the hollow members move between the retracted and extended positions. Each electrical connector assembly includes an electrically conductive pad on one of the hollow members which is in sliding contact with an electrically conductive strip on the other of the hollow members. The telescopic strut may be used to electrically connect a moveable control surface to a fixed aerofoil structure in an aircraft. |
153 |
DATA AND ENERGY TRANSMISSION SYSTEM FOR PASSENGER BOARDING BRIDGES FOR AIRPLANES |
US12252761 |
2008-10-16 |
US20090184587A1 |
2009-07-23 |
Julian Fernandez Diaz; Miguel Angel Gonzalez Alemany; Alberto Florez Castro |
The invention relates to a data and energy transmission system for telescopic boarding bridges with an inner section (2) joined to a first structure (4) and an outer section (3) connected to a second structure (5). The system has conductor rails (6) along the inner section (2) of the telescopic tunnel (1) connected to the first structure (4), and at least one pantograph mechanism (7) for electrically connecting the conductor rails (6) with the second structure (5), which is in permanent contact with said conductor rails (6) sliding along such rails accompanying the extension and retraction of the telescopic tunnel (1). There are additionally data transmission means connected to the first structure (4) and to the second structure (5). |
154 |
Aircraft fuel pipe coupling |
US11890516 |
2007-08-07 |
US20080078880A1 |
2008-04-03 |
David Patrick Petit |
A coupling for connecting fuel pipes in an aircraft is provided. At least one of the fuel pipes is capable of movement with respect to the coupling. The coupling comprises a pipe end fitting and a socket arrangement. The pipe end fitting is located within the socket arrangement. At least one resiliently flexible electrical contact is located between the pipe end fitting and the socket arrangement. The coupling may thus form a flexible coupling electrically connecting two pipes to prevent static electricity build-up whilst permitting movement between the pipes. |
155 |
Current collector trolley for current collector lines |
US09261692 |
1999-03-03 |
US06241065B1 |
2001-06-05 |
Thomas Kohlenberg; Klaus-Dieter Oemus; Michael Röhr; Uwe Schulte |
A current collector trolley for traveling inside a current contact line of a type having a bottom formed longitudinally with a slot and accommodating therein current conductor rails in longitudinal direction, includes a base body extending through the slot to the outside and having sliding contacts forced into contact with the conductor rails during operative mode and electrically connected outside the current contact line to a multicore collector cable. The base body is made of plastic material and has embedded therein at least one flat electric conductor extending across the base body from top to bottom and having upper and lower ends. The upper end of the conductor is positioned in proximity of one of the sliding contacts and electrically connectable thereto, and the lower end of the conductor extends downwards to project out of the base body for electric connection with a core of the collector cable. |
156 |
Carrier arrangement for medical apparatus |
US599113 |
1996-02-09 |
US5625537A |
1997-04-29 |
Klaus Neuder |
The invention concerns a carrier arrangement (10) comprising a longitudinal column-type carrier (15), whereby a coupling arrangement is provided to establish a mechanical and simultaneously electrical connection to a medical apparatus (40). The coupling arrangement comprises two guide rails (20, 30) which are electrically insulated against each other and extend along the entire length of the carrier (15). |
157 |
Telescoping electrical connector |
US130826 |
1993-10-04 |
US5441416A |
1995-08-15 |
Kenneth J. Gajewski; Ralph T. Nichols |
A telescoping electrical connector for an automotive vehicle to provide an electrical connection between a vehicle stationary object and a vehicle moveable object includes a first connector member electrically connected to a vehicle stationary object mounted to vehicle structure and a second connector member electrically connected to a vehicle moveable object moveable relative to the vehicle stationary object, the first and second connector members telescopingly engage each other to provide an electrical connection between and allow electrical power to flow between the vehicle stationary object and the vehicle moveable object. |
158 |
Liquid level indicator |
US74836 |
1993-06-11 |
US5367907A |
1994-11-29 |
Sven Elfverson |
A liquid level indicator comprising a rod (10) of insulating material. The rod is a carrier for two parallel helically wound resistance wires (12, 13) and is surrounded by a float (11) of insulating material displaceable along the rod (10) by variations in the liquid level. The resistance wires are connected to electrically conducting contact by means of a contact element (14) arranged on the float (11) with resilient contact plates arranged on each side of the rod for respective resistance wires. In this manner a circuit through the wires (12, 13) and the contact element is achieved whose resistance varies depending on the position of the float (11) along the rod (10). In order to improve the float's ability to follow variations in the liquid level, the contact element (14) is pivotably carried on the float (11) so that the contact element can pivot somewhat about an axis which normally is directed transversely to the longitudinal direction of the rod (10). |
159 |
Power transferring arrangement |
US343704 |
1989-04-27 |
US4944357A |
1990-07-31 |
John E. Wible; Paul D. Grohsmeyer |
A contactor assembly having contacting head portion is mounted on a vehicle and a receiving device is mounted on a load transfer station. The contactor assembly and receiving device is provided for transferring electrical energy from a source of electrical energy between the load transfer station and the vehicle and improves the flexibility of load transfer station location and relocation. The contacting head portion is transversely movable between first and second spaced apart locations relative to the vehicle and into engagement with the receiving device. A sensing device is provided for sensing the position of the vehicle relative to the load transfer station and delivering an actuator control signal to an actuating device in response to the contacting head portion and the receiving device being aligned for mating engagement. The actuating device moves the contacting head portion from the first position to the second position in response to the receiving the actuating control signal. The contactor assembly is particularly suited for use on an automatic guided vehicle. |
160 |
Electrical contact system |
US922032 |
1978-07-05 |
US4183597A |
1980-01-15 |
Maurice G. N. G. Lebecque |
An electrical contact fixture is positionable on a surface and is connectable to the surface near a central portion. An electrically conducting continuous band extends around the central portion parallel to the surface. The band and the surface are connected by springs so that the band can be moved parallel to the surface when the fixture is connected to the surface. The fixtures can be stacked one upon the other and insulated from each other to provide terminals for electric currents and spaced at various distances from the surface. A collector has a resilient, elongate, serpentine portion for extending parallel to the surface. At least one collector contact is located along the serpentine portion. The collector contacts are in spaced-apart parallel relationship along the serpentine portion. |