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 a flexible conductor fixed on one side to a movable contact (16.2) and fixed on another side to a part (11.1) of an electric circuit (11). The conductor comprises of a flexible tube (21), electrically conductive by surface, having low flexural rigidity to bend without being crushed and high torsional rigidity to take a form and a position reproducible in a closed state. An independent claim is also included for a gas insulated electrical substation.

An electrical connector (10) for connecting an electrically heated vehicle windowpane to an external power source is disclosed. Electrical connector (10) comprises at least two strips (12) of conducting material, arranged substantially adjacent each other in a mutually spaced relationship, each of which is provided with a separate sleeve (13) of insulating material. Electrical connector (10) includes means for maintaining insulated strips (16) in a spaced relationship; preferably said means is bridging member (17). Preferably each insulated strip (16) a) includes un-insulated region (14) at one end to enable electrical connection to the vehicle windowpane to be made, and b) has a connection to power source connection cable (18) established at the other end; the established connection being housed within connection block (11).

An apparatus is provided for use in a device having a battery and one or more power consuming circuit boards that are powered by the battery. The battery connector includes one or more electrical conduits and a housing. Each electrical conduit includes a battery contact, a first circuit board contact, and as second circuit board contacts. The battery contact is for contacting the battery and forming an electrical connection therebetween. The first and second circuit board contacts are for contacting the one or more circuit boards and forming electrical connections therebetween. The housing retains the electrical conduits.

The present invention relates to a unit and a device, comprising a first rigid arm (102,202,32), having a first (110,210) and a second end, a connecting unit (106,206,36), having at least two rigid parts, one of which is fitted with a first connection site (112,212), and another with a second connection site (114,214), wherein at least two of said parts are rotatably mounted, in relation to one another, around an axis of rotation through said connection unit, wherein the first end (110, 210) of the first arm (102,202,32) is connected to the first connection site (112,212) of the connection unit (106,206,36), and wherein the first arm (102,202,32) includes an outer conductor and an inner conductor (120), coaxially arranged and electrically insulated in relation to one another, for enabling transfer of radiofrequency signals between the first rigid arm (102,202,32) and the second connection site (114,214) of the rotatable connection unit (106,206,36).

A connector is provided for attachment to a coaxial cable. The connector includes, in one embodiment, a connector body and a locking sleeve. The locking sleeve is configured to be moved between an attached and a detached state. In each such state, the locking sleeve is configured to receive the end of the cable. In one position, the locking sleeve is configured to lock the end of the cable to the connector body.

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.

An apparatus for packaging electronic components, particularly integrated circuits, which includes a carrier tape into or on which the integrated circuits can be secured, a packing reel, to which is secured the carrier tape, wherein one or more components of the packing reel is composed of a plastic material and a desiccating material, and preferably a copolymer, and optionally an electrostatic dissipating product. The packing reel may further include a humidity indicating system. The apparatus may also be placed within a water and moisture-proof barrier bag for shipment purposes.