The device has two parts (12,14) that can be plugged together and that can be coupled by a sliding element (16) fed into one connector part, especially transversely to the plugging direction, and a securing element (24) movable between a starting position and an end position in which it fixes the sliding part in its end position. The securing element is locked in its starting position and is only released for movement to its end position with the connector parts coupled.

A plug receptacle electrical connector and a method of manufacturing such a connector. The receptacle connector comprises a moulded insulating cover (1) which receives a moulded insulating base (36) carrying electrical contacts (60) for engaging contacts of a plug connector (100) inserted into a cavity (2) in the cover (1). To enable the connector to be mounted on a circuit board with the contacts (60) connected to circuitry (not shown) on the board, the contacts (60) have lead portions (64) which project beneath the base (36), the bottom of the cover (36) being open to receive the lead portions (64). Rails (48) on the base (36), which engage in grooves (82 and 88) in the cover, being provided on the sides of the base (36) and having thereon latches (50) for engaging shoulders (52A) defined by the grooves (82 and 88). In the manufacture of the connector, the contacts (60) are selectively plated with gold stripes (not shown) for engagement by the contacts of the plug (100).

The device has an operating unit (11) with a rotary toggle (12) that is rotatable in an associated bearing (13), a signal arrangement for producing signals depending on a toggle position and/or change in position and controller for processing the signals to influence the electric equipment. The toggle can also be moved linearly in at least one direction and the signal arrangement can detect the linear movement (L).

An apparatus is disclosed for a contact for a portable electronic device. The contact comprises a first contact for maintaining elastic connectivity with the mating contact, a second contact for providing an elastic force to push the first contact toward the mating contact to support the first contact, and a member for mounting the first contact and the second contact.

A lighting device (30) having a housing (12) which includes a lamp means, a battery housing to receive at least one battery and a switch means to open and close a circuit between said lamp means and terminals of said at least one battery when located in said housing. Said lighting device includes a lanyard (110, 112) attached to said housing (12) characterised by said lanyard having a proximal end attached to said housing (12) and a distal end, whereby said distal end or a portion of said lanyard (110, 112) is adapted to be releasably attached to said housing (12).

An apparatus is provided for permitting commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) electronics to be utilized in harsh environments for which the COTS electronics are not designed, including environments having ambient temperature variations, ambient pressure variations, shock and vibration exposure, environmental contaminants and/or electromagnetic radiation which may be beyond the design specification of the COTS components. The device includes a sealed enclosure having racks or other suitable mounts for the COTS components and having an environmental controlled unit (ECU) which circulates a fluid such as air through the enclosure and through the mounts. The temperature in the enclosure is monitored and the ECU operated to heat or cool fluid passing therethrough to maintain temperature in the enclosure within the design limits of the COTS electronics. A flow channel for ambient fluid, which channel is sealed from the internally circulating fluid, may be provided for removing heat from a cooling unit of the ECU. The enclosure may also have shock mounts, thermal insulation and appropriate shielding to deal with other environmental concerns.

A device for connecting conductors to electrical units such as circuit breakers and the like, comprising an oscillating member pivoted in a seat at an electrical contact to be connected to an external conductor, the oscillating member accommodating members for connecting the external conductor to the electrical contact and forming at least one active or closed position, inside the seat, and at least one open position, in which it is possible to preset the device for the particular type of connection to be performed.

A power transmitting apparatus comprises a housing (3) having an opening at its end surface in the longitudinal direction thereof to be closed by a cover member (33), which supports an end of a brake support shaft (60) rotatably supporting a brake shoe (61). A hydraulic cylinder (63) for operation the brake shoe (61) is detachably attached to a side wall of the housing (3). A piston (64) of the hydraulic cylinder (63) contacts with a free end of the brake shoe (61). The cover member (33) also supports ends of a clutch shaft (26) and a PTO shaft (29), while a clutch housing (38) of a PTO clutch (27) is provided on the clutch shaft (26) so as to be braked by the brake shoe (61) in the state of the PTO clutch disengaged, thereby constituting a subassembly. By attaching the cover member (33) to the end surface of the housing (3) so as to close the opening, all the brake support shaft (60), the clutch shaft (26) and the PTO shaft (29) supported by the cover member (33) are installed in the housing (3).