03rd week of 2022 patent applcation highlights part 59 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20220021091 | BATTERY CELL MODULE AND BATTERY PACK - A battery cell module includes a plurality of stacked battery cells, a collection member, and a bracket. The battery cell includes tabs and a cell body; and the collection member is connected to the tabs; where in two adjacent battery cells, a first battery cell includes a first tab and a second tab, the second battery cell includes a third tab and a fourth tab, and the first tab is connected to the third tab. The bracket includes a fixing plate and a first barrier provided on the fixing plate, where the collection member is provided between the fixing plate and the cell body; and the first barrier is provided between the second tab of the first battery cell and the fourth tab of the second battery cell. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021092 | BATTERY TERMINAL - A battery terminal includes a terminal main body and a protector, wherein the terminal main body includes clamping sections for clamping the battery post, opposed sections and an operating section, the opposed sections being continuous with the clamping sections, wherein the operating section causes the opposed sections to approach each other, wherein the protector includes an elastic section provided with a contact section to be brought into contact with the upper surface of the battery main body, and a displacement section provided so as to be freely displaced between an introduction position and a retracted position, wherein in the introduction position, a tightening operation by the operating section is limited, and wherein the displacement section is displaced from the introduction position to the retracted position by pressing the contact section against the upper surface of the battery main body so that the tightening operation is allowed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021093 | BATTERY MODULE, BATTERY PACK, DEVICE AND FAILURE PROCESSING METHOD - Embodiments of the present application relate to a battery module, a battery pack, a device and a failure processing method. The battery module includes: a plurality of battery units for series connection, where after the battery module fails, the plurality of battery units include a failed battery unit and at least one unfailed battery unit adjacent to the failed battery unit; a connecting sheet, used to connect the plurality of battery units in series, where the connecting sheet is provided with at least one breakage guide portion for guiding the connecting sheet to break and form a first part and a second part which are arranged separately, where the first part is used to be connected to the at least one unfailed battery unit and the second part is used to be connected to the failed battery unit; and an electroconductive part, used to be connected to the first part. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021094 | LIQUID CRYSTAL PHASE SHIFTER AND ANTENNA - A liquid crystal phase shifter and an antenna are provided. The liquid crystal phase shifter includes first and second substrates opposite to each other, and a liquid crystal layer therebetween. The first substrate includes a first base plate and a first electrode thereon. The first electrode includes a main body structure on a side of the first base plate distal to the liquid crystal layer and at least one branch structure on a side of the first base plate proximal to the liquid crystal layer. The at least one branch structure is connected to the main body structure, and is spaced apart from each other in a lengthwise direction of the main body structure. The second substrate includes a second base plate and a second electrode thereon, and orthographic projections of the second electrode and the branch structure on the first base plate at least partially overlaps each other. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021095 | Dielectric Filter, Transceiver Device, and Base Station - Example dielectric filters, transceiver devices, and base stations are described. One example dielectric filter includes a dielectric block whose surface is covered with a metal layer, where the dielectric block includes at least two resonant cavities. The dielectric block is provided with a via hole, the via hole is located between two adjacent resonant cavities, and an inner wall of the via hole is covered with a metal layer. A first partition ring is disposed on the surface of the dielectric block and is surrounding at least one opening of the via hole, and the dielectric block is exposed in an area enclosed by an inner edge of the first partition ring and an outer edge of the first partition ring. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021096 | WELL THERMALIZED STRIPLINE FORMATION FOR HIGH-DENSITY CONNECTIONS IN QUANTUM APPLICATIONS - A stripline that is usable in a quantum application (q-stripline) includes a first polyimide film and a second polyimide film. The q-stripline further includes a first center conductor and a second center conductor formed between the first polyimide film and the second polyimide film. The q-stripline has a first pin configured through the second polyimide film to make electrical and thermal contact with the first center conductor. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021097 | Active Waveguide Transition and RF Signal Communication System - An active waveguide transition includes a waveguide defining a waveguide volume and including a back short wall at a first end. A first probe is mounted on the waveguide in an operable position extending into the waveguide volume, and a first RF electrical signal connector is mounted on the active waveguide transition. A first circuit assembly is mechanically coupled to an exterior surface of the waveguide, the circuit assembly including a first multi-layer ceramic substrate with an RF amplifier system mounted thereon. The RF amplifier system is electrically coupled to the multi-layer ceramic substrate, the first probe, and the first RF electrical signal connector to define an active first signal path for RF communication signals between the probe and first RF signal connector. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021098 | Antenna Assembly For A Vehicle - A heat dissipation system for an antenna assembly for a vehicle is disclosed that provides enhanced heat removal attributes and that provides heat transfer from various components to a heat sink through different heat transfer flow paths to reduce the transfer of heat from high heat producing components to heat sensitive components. Improved heat insulation components can be added to maximize the thermal isolation between heat producing components and to prevent heat transferred from the vehicle into the antenna assembly. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021099 | WINDOW ANTENNAS - In one aspect, an apparatus is described that includes a transparent pane having a first surface and a second surface. An electrochromic device is arranged over the second surface that includes a first conductive layer adjacent the second surface, a second conductive layer, and an electrochromic layer between the first and the second conductive layers. The apparatus further includes at least one conductive antenna structure arranged over the second surface. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021100 | ANTENNA UNIT FOR GLASS, GLASS SHEET WITH ANTENNA, AND PRODUCTION METHOD OF ANTENNA UNIT FOR GLASS - An antenna unit for glass according to the present invention is installed on the indoor side of a glass sheet, and transmits and receives electromagnetic waves at the indoor side through the glass sheet. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021101 | RFID ANTENNA, RFID TAG, AND PHYSICAL QUANTITY MEASUREMENT DEVICE - An RFID antenna includes: an insulating substrate; a first antenna pattern in a form of a spiral coil, the first antenna pattern being provided on a first surface of the insulating substrate; and a second antenna pattern in a form of a spiral coil, the second antenna pattern being provided on a second surface of the insulating substrate and electrically connected with the first antenna pattern. The first antenna pattern and the second antenna pattern each include a main antenna portion that is provided at a position for the first antenna pattern and the second antenna pattern not to be overlapped in a plan view of the first surface with the second surface being seen through the first surface. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021102 | WIRELESS COMMUNICATION MODULE - A wireless communication module includes a wireless module board, a frequency converter, an amplifier phase shifter, a band-pass filter, and a communication board, and a through-hole, which penetrates in a direction in which the wireless module board and the communication board are aligned, is formed at a portion of the communication board to which at least one of IC chips of the frequency converter and the amplifier phase shifter faces, and the band-pass filter is covered by the communication board. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021103 | CHIP ANTENNA MODULE - A chip antenna module includes a first dielectric layer; a solder layer disposed on a first surface of the first dielectric layer; a patch antenna pattern disposed on a second surface of the first dielectric layer; a coupling pattern disposed on the second surface of the first dielectric layer, and spaced apart from the patch antenna pattern without overlapping the patch antenna pattern in a thickness direction; a first feed via extending through the first dielectric layer in the thickness direction so as not to overlap the patch antenna pattern and the coupling pattern in the thickness direction; a first feed pattern extending from a first end of the first feed to overlap at least a portion of the coupling pattern; and a second feed pattern extending from a second end of the first feed via to overlap at least a portion of the coupling pattern. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021104 | COMPACT DUAL-BAND GNSS ANTENNA - An antenna includes a substrate layer having a first surface and an opposite second surface, the second surface having a metallization layer; a conductive layer disposed on the first surface of the substrate layer; a slot formed in the conductive layer, the slot including a first part and a second part that are symmetric to each other about a diagonal of the conductive layer; and at least one feed point on the conductive layer and spaced from the slot by a predetermined distance. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021105 | ANTENNA MODULE AND ELECTRONC DEVICE USING THE SAME - An antenna module includes a substrate, a radiation portion, and an active circuit. The radiation portion and the active circuit are both arranged on the substrate. The radiation portion is a complete sheet body made of conductive material, at least one signal feed point is arranged on one side of the radiation portion to feed electrical signals to the radiation portion. The radiation portion defines at least one slot, the slot divides the radiation portion into radiation branches arranged at intervals. Each radiation branch is electrically connected to a signal feeding point, so as to feed electric signals to the radiation branch. The active circuit is electrically connected to the radiation portion to switch radiation modes of the radiation portion. The application also provides an electronic device with the antenna module. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021106 | MOVABLE DEVICE - An unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) includes a fuselage including an upper portion and a lower portion, a navigation antenna arranged at head portion and/or a tail portion of the upper portion of the fuselage, a battery compartment arranged at the upper portion of the fuselage and configured to accommodate a battery, and a circuit board arranged in the lower portion of the fuselage below both the navigation antenna and the battery compartment. The circuit board is parallel to a bottom of the battery compartment. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021107 | Small Cell Installation Structure - In aspects of a small cell installation structure, a support structure provides stability and an attachable framework to mount wireless technology equipment. A formable aesthetic housing is formed around the support structure, and a hardened polymer coating over the formable aesthetic housing is adapted to a shape of the formable aesthetic housing and the support structure. The hardened polymer coating resists environmental conditions that may otherwise interfere with performance of the wireless technology equipment. Additionally, an antenna housing module encloses antennas of the wireless technology equipment, is integrated with the support structure, and is designed to pass millimeter wave (mmW) spectrum wireless signals. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021108 | RADIATING ELEMENT OF ANTENNA AND ANTENNA - The disclosure relates to a pre-5 | 2022-01-20 |
20220021109 | ELECTROMAGNETIC BAND GAP STRUCTURE (EBG) - An electromagnetic band-gap (EBG) structure includes an antenna substrate layer, first conductive regions, and second conductive regions. The antenna substrate includes a first planar surface and a second planar surface. The first conductive regions are located on the first planar surface of the antenna substrate and separated from adjacent first conductive regions by a first distance. The second conductive regions are located on the first planar surface of the antenna substrate and are separated from the first conductive regions by a second distance and wherein the second conductive regions at least partially surround the first conductive regions. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021110 | MEANDER LINE SLOTS FOR MUTUAL COUPLING REDUCTION - Various examples are provided for meander line (ML) slots, which can be used for mutual coupling reduction. In one example, an antenna array includes first and second patch antenna elements disposed on a first side of a substrate, the first and second patch antenna elements separated by a gap. The antenna array can include a meander line (ML) slot formed in a ground plane disposed on a second side of the substrate. A plurality of ML slots can be aligned with the gap between the first and second patch antenna elements. In another example, a method includes forming first and second antenna elements on a first side of a substrate and forming a ML slot in a ground plane disposed on a second side of the substrate aligned with a gap between the first and second antenna elements. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021111 | Low Profile Multi Band Antenna System - A multi band antenna system for transmission and reception of electromagnetic signals in a low-profile dual reflector configuration with position-controlled main-reflector, and fixed sub-reflector and feed horn. An added linear slide of the main-reflector with respect to the sub-reflector synchronized with variable tilt angle of the main-reflector for compensation for the varied focal length in the main-reflector to the beam due the varied main-reflector tilt. The system achieves a beam elevation of 10° to 100° (full elevation), minimum gain variations over the full elevation travel, swept volume as per ARINC | 2022-01-20 |
20220021112 | ANTENNA DEVICE AND FEED DEVICE - An antenna device and a feed device that allows a beam direction to be adjusted with a simple calculation are provided. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021113 | PHASE SHIFTER ASSEMBLY HAVING RACK-DRIVEN WIPER SUPPORTS THEREIN - A phase shifter assembly includes first and second phase shifters that respectively include a wiper printed circuit board and a rotatable wiper support, where the wiper printed circuit board and the wiper support are coupled in motion. The phase shifter assembly further comprises: a U-shaped bracket having first and second arms, where the first phase shifter is held on the first arm, and the second phase shifter is held on the second arm; and a rack that is linearly movably supported and is drivable to move linearly; wherein the slide holders has a tooth portion respectively, and the tooth portions are engaged with the common rack. By means of linear movement of the rack, the slide holders can be rotated respectively, and thus the slides are movable within a predetermined range respectively so as to implement phase shifts. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021114 | Optically Synchronized Phased Array - Disclosed herein is a phased antenna array which is configured to provide a signal through multiple antennas. The phased antenna array may include a plurality of sub-arrays. Each sub-array may include a complete and functional optically synchronized integrated circuit including an integrated photo diode. Advantageously, integrating the photo diode into the integrated circuit may reduce the size of the sub-array and decrease the length the high frequency timing signal is passed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021115 | HIGH PERFORMANCE LENS ANTENNA SYSTEMS - A lens antenna system is disclosed. The lens antenna system comprises a hybrid focal source antenna circuit configured to generate a source antenna beam for integration with different lens structures. In some embodiments, the hybrid focal source antenna circuit comprises a set of antenna elements coupled to one another. In some embodiments, the set of antenna elements comprises a first antenna element configured to be excited in a first spherical mode; and a second antenna element configured to be excited in a second, different, spherical mode. In some embodiments, the first spherical mode and the second spherical mode are co-polarized. In some embodiments, the lens antenna system further comprises a lens configured to shape the source antenna beam associated with the hybrid focal source antenna circuit, in order to provide an output antenna beam. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021116 | SINGLE ANTENNA STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF OPERATING IN MULTIPLE BANDWIDTHS - An antenna structure with wide radiation bandwidth includes a first radiation portion, a ground portion, a connection portion, a second radiation portion, and a feed portion. The ground portion is positioned at a plane perpendicular to plane of the first radiation portion. The ground portion is grounded. The connection portion connects to one side of the first radiation portion. The second radiation portion connects to one side of the connection portion away from the first radiation portion. The feed portion is electrically connected to the connection portion and the second radiation portion for feeding current and signals to the antenna structure. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021117 | SIGNAL FEEDING ASSEMBLY, ANTENNA MODULE AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT - A signal feeding assembly to a radiating element which is not formed from a metal frame or casing includes a substrate, a signal coupling unit, a switching unit, and a transmission unit. The switching unit includes at least two switching output ends. The transmission unit can transmit and receive a baseband signal and an RF signal. The signal coupling unit is spaced from a radiation element and can generate a plurality of radiation modes. The signal coupling unit includes at least two coupling pieces. Each coupling piece is electrically connected to a switching output end. The switching unit controls switching of the coupling pieces through the switching output ends and can switch a plurality of radiation modes. The application also provides an antenna module and an electronic device. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021118 | ANTENNA STRUCTURE - An antenna structure includes a loop radiation element, a balance radiation element, a first additional radiation element, and a second additional radiation element. The loop radiation element has a first feeding point. The balance radiation element has a second feeding point. The balance radiation element is coupled to at least a first connection point on the loop radiation element. The balance radiation element is substantially surrounded by the loop radiation element. The first additional radiation element is coupled to a second connection point on the loop radiation element. The second additional radiation element is coupled to a third connection point on the loop radiation element. The loop radiation element is disposed between the first additional radiation element and the second additional radiation element. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021119 | A PATCH ANTENNA STRUCTURE AND AN ANTENNA FEEDER BOARD WITH ADJUSTABLE PATTERNS - A patch antenna structure includes a metal substrate, a feeding patch connected to the metal substrate, and a first feeding line disposed on the feeding patch, a first feeding point and a second feeding line connected in the first feeding line, and a second feeding point connected in the second feeding line, the first feeding line and the second feeding line intersect at a node. A length of the first feeding line between the node and the first feeding point and a length of the second feeding line between the node to the second feeding point are set equal. A switching component for changing the relative phase between the first feeding point and the second feeding point is provided in the first feeding line and/or in the second feeding line. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021120 | ANTENNAS FOR RADIO-FREQUENCY LOCALIZATION - Described herein are systems for radio-frequency (RF) localization. The systems developed by the inventors are designed to improve the accuracy of RF localization to millimeter and sub-millimeter ranges, and additionally, are designed to do so while also limiting manufacturing costs. The RF localization systems developed by the inventors leverage the relatively low costs associated with the manufacturing of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs). Manufacturing RF localization devices using PCBAs poses a number of challenges, including large minimum feature size and the presence of surface waves. Described herein are techniques for addressing challenges arising in connection with RF localization devices fabricated using PCBAs. One technique involves the use of slot-fed antennas, which makes the device efficient notwithstanding the large minimum feature size. Another technique involves the use of frequency selective surfaces for suppressing surface waves. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021121 | WIDEBAND OMNIDIRECTIONAL DIELECTRIC RESONATOR ANTENNA - A dielectric resonator antenna and a dielectric resonator antenna array. The dielectric resonator antenna includes a ground plane, a dielectric resonator element operably coupled with the ground plane, and a feed network operably coupled with the dielectric resonator element for exciting the dielectric resonator antenna to provide a wideband omnidirectional response. The dielectric resonator element includes a plurality of portions, including, at least, an innermost portion and an outermost portion arranged around the innermost portion. The innermost portion has a first effective dielectric constant and outermost portion has a second, different effective dielectric constant. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021122 | OMNIDIRECTIONAL ANTENNA ASSEMBLY - An antenna includes a feed element, a ground element, and a slot therebetween. The feed element includes a feed end wall and first and second feed side walls extending from the feed end wall at first and second corners. The ground element includes a ground end wall and first and second ground side walls at first and second corners. The slot includes a first slot portion between the first feed and ground side walls, a second slot portion between the second feed and ground side walls, and a third slot portion between the feed and ground end walls. The third slot portion is continuous between the first slot portion and the second slot portion | 2022-01-20 |
20220021123 | Broadband Metamaterial Enabled Electromagnetic Absorbers and Polarization Converters - An electromagnetic energy absorber comprising a thin electrically-conductive ground plane as a base. Dielectric layers are positioned over the ground plane and high impedance surface (HIS) as a top layer. The impedance layer can be formed by loading the lumped resistor to a metallic grating like an FSS (Frequency Selective Surface). An air-spacer between the substrates has replaced the problem of the large electrical thickness of the substrate with effective permittivity. Metamaterial structures enable control over the resonant frequencies, and performance is enhanced over a broad frequency band. In addition, two broadband reflective-type linear to orthogonal polarization converters are disclosed that provide improved bandwidth and angular stability performance. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021124 | AUTOMOTIVE MICROWAVE LENS DEVICE FOR GENERATION OF HEART-SHAPED RADIATION PATTERN IN INTERIOR CAR SENSING APPLICATIONS - A dielectric lens device for shaping a radar beam includes a first and a second plano-convex cylindrical dielectric lens member and a plane-parallel dielectric substrate. The two plano-convex cylindrical dielectric lens members are arranged with their plane surfaces towards a same surface of the plane-parallel dielectric substrate. The plano-convex cylindrical dielectric lens members are interconnected to the plane-parallel dielectric substrate in a material fit. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021125 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR BEAMFORMING USING INTEGRATED CONFIGURABLE SURFACES IN ANTENNA - Aspect of the present disclosure provide a device that includes an array of subarrays (AoSA) comprising a plurality of subarrays, each subarray including a plurality of antenna elements and a reconfigurable intelligent surface (RIS) that includes a plurality of configurable elements. The AoSA and the RIS are spaced apart from one another such that each subarray and a corresponding subset of the plurality of configurable elements are in each other's near field. Some embodiments described in the disclosure allow large spacing between antenna elements of the AoSA, thereby enabling lower complexity in circuit implementation for power amplification and phase shifting that may be associated with each antenna element, especially as high frequencies where spacing between antenna elements decreases and in some embodiments, reduces the number of antennas that are used. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021126 | RADIO FREQUENCY MODULE AND COMMUNICATION APPARATUS - A change in potential at a ground terminal is suppressed. A radio frequency module includes a mount board, a first circuit element, a second circuit element, a signal terminal (an antenna terminal, a signal input terminal, or a signal output terminal) for a radio frequency signal, and a block terminal. The mount board has a first principal surface and a second principal surface facing each other. The first circuit element is mounted on the first principal surface of the mount board. The second circuit element is mounted on the second principal surface of the mount board. The signal terminal (the antenna terminal, the signal input terminal, or the signal output terminal) is disposed on the second principal surface of the mount board. The block terminal is disposed on the second principal surface of the mount board. The block terminal includes a plurality of ground terminals. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021127 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE WITH HIGH FREQUENCY MODULE - An electronic device including a high frequency module is disclosed. The electronic device includes a display panel configured to display an image; a first connecting member positioned on a lateral side or a rear side of the display panel; a radio frequency integrated circuit (RFIC) chip mounted on the first connecting member; an antenna disposed on a front side of the display panel; and a second connecting member configured to electrically connect the first connecting member and the antenna, and formed to be more flexible than the first connecting member. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021128 | ANTENNA APPARATUS - An antenna apparatus includes a ground plane; a first patch antenna pattern having a first bandwidth and spaced apart from the ground plane; a second patch antenna pattern spaced apart from the ground plane and the first patch antenna and overlapping at least a portion of the first patch antenna pattern; and guide vias disposed between the first patch antenna pattern and the ground plane and electrically connecting the first patch antenna pattern to the ground plane. The second patch antenna pattern has a second bandwidth corresponding a frequency higher than a frequency of the first bandwidth. The guide vias are disposed along a first side of the first patch antenna pattern. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021129 | Antenna Apparatus - An apparatus including a first antenna array including first radiators arranged at a plurality of vertices defining a first shape; and a second antenna array including second radiators arranged at a plurality of vertices defining a second shape, wherein a first subset and a second subset of the first radiators are configured to operate at different polarizations, wherein a first subset and a second subset of the second radiators are configured to operate at different polarizations, and wherein the first shape and the second shape partially overlap, wherein a radiator of the first radiators is within an area defined by the second shape, and one or more other radiators of the first radiators are outside the area defined by the second shape. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021130 | TRANSPARENT ANTENNA STACK AND ASSEMBLY - An optically transparent antenna stack includes at least two stacked optically transparent antennas. Each antenna includes an electrically conductive metal mesh including a plurality of interconnected electrically conductive metal traces defining a plurality of enclosed open areas. The metal mesh of each antenna and each lead has a percent open area greater than about 50%. The at least two stacked optically transparent antennas includes a first antenna configured to operate over a first, but not a second, frequency band and a second antenna configured to operate over the second, but not the first, frequency band. The optically transparent antenna stack has an optical transmission of at least about 50% for at least one wavelength in a wavelength range from about 450 nm to about 600 nm. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021131 | TRANSPARENT ANTENNA STACK AND ASSEMBLY - An optically transparent antenna stack includes at least two stacked optically transparent antennas. Each antenna includes an electrically conductive metal mesh including a plurality of interconnected electrically conductive metal traces defining a plurality of enclosed open areas. The metal mesh of each antenna and each lead has a percent open area greater than about 50%. The at least two stacked optically transparent antennas includes a first antenna configured to operate over a first, but not a second, frequency band and a second antenna configured to operate over the second, but not the first, frequency band. The optically transparent antenna stack has an optical transmission of at least about 50% for at least one wavelength in a wavelength range from about 450 nm to about 600 nm. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021132 | Conductive Terminal and Connector - A conductive terminal adapted to be installed in an insulative housing of a connector comprises a mating portion located at a front of the terminal for engaging with a terminal of a mating connector, and a crimping portion located at a rear of the terminal for crimping to a wire. A blocking portion of the terminal is located between the mating portion and the crimping portion and engages with the insulative housing to constrain the movement of the conductive terminal in the housing in a longitudinal direction and in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021133 | ELECTRIC WIRE WITH TERMINAL - An electric wire with terminal includes: an electric wire having a conductor part covered by an insulation sheath part; a crimp terminal including a conductor crimp part crimped to the conductor part, a sheath crimp part crimped to the insulation sheath part, and an intermediate part from which the conductor part is exposed, the intermediate part connecting the conductor crimp part and the sheath crimp part; and an anticorrosive material that covers the conductor part exposed from the crimp terminal. A terminal of the insulation sheath part on the conductor crimp part side is exposed toward the intermediate part side from the sheath crimp part. The crimp terminal includes a sheath cover wall part that covers an edge of the terminal of the insulation sheath part on a top view. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021134 | TERMINAL BLOCK AND TERMINAL BLOCK SET - A terminal block which can be coupled to another terminal block in an electrically connected state includes a housing, an input-side power supply terminal and an output-side power supply terminal. The housing includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion. The input-side power supply terminal and the output-side power supply terminal are arranged along the second wall portion inside the housing. The housing includes a protruding portion that functions as an obstructing member that hinders connection of the input-side power supply line to the input-side power supply terminal and a through hole that is arranged in a vicinity of the input-side power supply terminal of the second wall portion and penetrates the second wall portion in the first direction to allow insertion of the obstructing member. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021135 | TERMINAL BLOCK - A terminal block which can be coupled to another terminal block in an electrically connected state includes a housing, an input-side power supply terminal and an output-side power supply terminal. The housing includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion. The input-side power supply terminal and the output-side power supply terminal are arranged along the second wall portion inside the housing. The housing includes a protruding portion that functions as an obstructing member that hinders connection of the input-side power supply line to the input-side power supply terminal and a through hole that is arranged in a vicinity of the input-side power supply terminal of the second wall portion and penetrates the second wall portion in the first direction to allow insertion of the obstructing member. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021136 | BATTERY TERMINAL - A battery terminal includes a terminal main body and a protector to be mounted to the terminal main body, wherein the terminal main body includes an operating section for clamping and tightening the battery post, and the protector includes a movable section provided with a contact section to be brought into contact with the upper surface of the battery main body, and a displacement section to be freely displaced between a covering position for covering the operating section and a retracted position with an external force applied on the contact section, wherein in the retracted position, the displacement section is retracted from the covering position, and wherein the displacement section is displaced to the retracted position by pressing the contact section against the upper surface of the battery main body so that the access to the operating section is allowed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021137 | DUAL CIRCUIT CARD PLUGGABLE MODULE - In one embodiment, a pluggable module is provided. The pluggable module includes a pluggable body having a top wall, a bottom wall, a first side wall and a second side wall. The pluggable body has a cavity. The pluggable body extends between a mating end and a cable end. An upper module circuit card is received in the cavity. The upper module circuit card has a mating edge at a mating end configured to be loaded into an upper card slot of a card edge connector and a cable end opposite the mating end. The upper module circuit card includes first upper contact pads on an upper surface of the upper module circuit card at the mating end. The upper module circuit card includes second upper contact pads on a lower surface of the upper module circuit card at the mating end. The upper module circuit card includes first upper cable termination areas on the upper surface of the upper module circuit card at the cable end. The upper module circuit card includes second upper cable termination areas on the lower surface of the upper module circuit card at the cable end. The first upper cable termination areas include first upper cable pads electrically connected to corresponding first upper contact pads. The second upper cable termination areas include second upper cable pads electrically connected to corresponding second upper contact pads. A lower module circuit card is received in the cavity. The lower module circuit card has a mating edge at a mating end configured to be loaded into a lower card slot of a card edge connector and a cable end opposite the mating end. The lower module circuit card includes first lower contact pads on an upper surface of the lower module circuit card at the mating end. The lower module circuit card includes second lower contact pads on a lower surface of the lower module circuit card at the mating end. The lower module circuit card includes first lower cable termination areas on the upper surface of the lower module circuit card at the cable end. The lower module circuit card includes second lower cable termination areas on the lower surface of the lower module circuit card at the cable end. The first lower cable termination areas includes first lower cable pads electrically connected to corresponding first lower contact pads. The second lower cable termination areas includes second lower cable pads electrically connected to corresponding second lower contact pads. Upper cables have upper cable conductors terminated to corresponding first and second upper cable pads. Lower cables having lower cable conductors terminated to corresponding first and second lower cable pads. Adjacent first upper cable termination areas are staggered relative to each other. Adjacent second upper cable termination areas are staggered relative to each other. Adjacent first lower cable termination areas are staggered relative to each other. Adjacent second lower cable termination areas are staggered relative to each other. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021138 | CONTACT - A contact includes a hollow box-shaped main body portion into which a plate-shaped counterpart contact is inserted in an insertion direction. A pair of inward slantwise elastic piece portions are provided in a manner extending in the insertion direction from a pair of opposed edge portions of the insertion opening of the main body portion into the main body portion. The pair of elastic piece portions have contact portions arranged in mutually proximal portions. A pair of restricting portions provided on the main body portion are arranged to restrict the amount of deformation of the pair of elastic piece portions when the counterpart contact is inserted. (Selected figure: FIG. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021139 | Card Edge Connector Including A Flipped Pin Foot Orientation - In one embodiment, a card edge connector includes a housing including a slot to receive a first circuit board. A first plurality of pins extend from within the slot through a bottom of the housing. Each of the first plurality of pins includes a first end to mate with a corresponding contact of the first circuit board and a second end to mate with a corresponding one of a first plurality of contacts of a second circuit board, the second end including a heel portion and a toe portion extending from the heel portion in a direction away from a centerline of the slot. A second plurality of pins extend from within the slot through the bottom of the housing. Each of the second plurality of pins includes a first end to mate with a corresponding contact of the first circuit board and a second end to mate with a corresponding one of a second plurality of contacts of the second circuit board, the second end comprising a heel portion and a toe portion extending from the heel portion in a direction toward the centerline of the slot. Other embodiments are described and claimed. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021140 | CONNECTOR - A connector includes a flat-plate housing made of insulating resin and a contact held on a housing by press-fitting. The housing includes a press-fitting space and a solder connection checking hole. The contact includes a press-fit part to be press-fit into the press-fitting space, and a soldering part that extends from the press-fit part and is connected by soldering to a pad of an input-output board. The solder connection checking hole is formed to penetrate the housing in the vertical direction and allow a solder fillet, which is formed when the soldering part is soldered to the pad of the input-output board, to be checked through the solder connection checking hole. The housing includes a separating wall that separates the press-fitting space from the solder connection checking hole. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021141 | CONNECTOR - A connector mounted on a substrate includes: a plurality of contacts; and a housing, wherein the plurality of contacts include a plurality of first contacts arranged next to one another in a first row and a plurality of second contacts arranged next to one another in a second row parallel to and apart from the first row, the connector further including: for the first row, at least one electrically conductive first bar-shaped member which is present further outward than a first outermost one of the first contacts, which is fixed to the substrate, and which is supported by the housing; and for the second row, at least one electrically conductive second bar-shaped member which is present further outward than a first outermost one of the second contacts, which is fixed to the substrate, and which is supported by the housing. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021142 | CIRCUIT BOARDS FOR HIGH-POWER APPLICATIONS - To support a large current, a circuit board may be a hybrid card, with a signal portion formed using a conventional PCB manufacturing techniques and a power portion formed with one or more blades mechanically coupled to the signal portion. The blade (s) may be metal plates. The hybrid card may be usable with a hybrid edge connector that includes an insulative housing with a slot lined with signal terminals, in a signal portion, and power terminals in a power portion. The power terminals may be made with multiple layers, with each layer formed into one or more fingers. Each finger may be configured to make contact with an edge of a blade inserted in the slot such that each terminal has multiple contact points to the blade and can carry a large current. The slot in the connector housing may have different widths in the signal and power portions and the center lines of those portions may be offset with respect to each other. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021143 | FLOATING CONNECTOR - A floating connector comprises a movable housing, a regulating member and a plurality of contacts. Each of the contacts is made of a single metal plate. Each of the contacts has a fixed portion, a regulated portion, a held portion, an extending portion, a contact portion and a coupling portion. The coupling portion is resiliently deformable. The movable housing is movable within a predetermined range in a plane perpendicular to an up-down direction by the resilient deformation of the coupling portion. The coupling portion has a first portion, a second portion and a bent portion. Each of the first portion and second portion has a principal surface. The principal surface of the first portion faces in a first direction. The principal surface of the second portion faces in a second direction. The first direction and the second direction are different from each other. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021144 | Conductive Terminal - A conductive terminal comprises a pair of abutting plate-shaped body parts having a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in a thickness direction thereof, and a left side and a right side opposite to each other in a width direction thereof. An insertion part extends from one of the two body parts. The terminal further includes a pair of first supporting wings arranged on the front side and the rear side of the body parts and aligned with each other at edges of the left side of the two body parts, respectively, and a pair of second supporting wings arranged on the front side and the rear side of the two body parts and aligned with each other at edges of the right side of the two body parts, respectively. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021145 | TERMINAL FITTING - A terminal fitting | 2022-01-20 |
20220021146 | F-TYPE FEMALE PORT WITH SNAP-IN FEATURE - An F-type female port includes a port outer body, having a first port end and a second port end; an interior cavity disposed between the first port end and the second port end; and at least one interior snap element positioned within the interior cavity. The at least one interior snap element includes at least one snap-in feature having spring-like characteristics that allow the at least one interior snap element to flexibly and retractably engage with a male connector element upon mating of the male connector element with the F-type female port. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021147 | CONNECTOR APPARATUS - A connector apparatus includes a housing having an upper surface portion formed with an accommodation space, and a position assurance to be inserted into the accommodation space of the housing. When the position assurance is mounted in the housing, a mounting portion of the position assurance is exposed on a side surface portion of the housing, such that visibility at the time of work is improved. In addition, the position assurance is connected to the housing in a catching structure, such that it is easy to mount and demount the position assurance and mounting strength is secured. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021148 | CONNECTOR - A connector includes a first terminal formed with a penetrating first fastening hole, a first housing for holding the first terminal, a second terminal connectable to an external terminal and formed with a penetrating second fastening hole, a second housing including an insulating cover portion for covering the second terminal with a part of the second terminal on the side of the first terminal exposed, the second housing holding the second terminal, a conductive relay portion disposed in a part of the second housing where the second terminal is exposed, the relay portion electrically connecting the first terminal and the second terminal, and a fastening member for fastening the first terminal, the second terminal and the relay portion with the relay portion sandwiched between the first terminal and the second terminal. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021149 | EXTERIOR JUMP-START BATTERY TERMINAL APPARATUS - The present disclosure relates to an apparatus that includes a vehicle battery terminal having a first terminal and a second terminal. The apparatus also includes a bracket having a first region aligned with the first terminal and a second terminal region aligned with the second terminal. The first and second regions space apart the first terminal and the second terminal. The apparatus also includes a post and a shield. The post extends from the bracket to partially surround the first terminal. The shield has a cover plate and a frame extending outwardly from the cover plate. The frame is provided to protect the first terminal and the second terminal. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021150 | DOMESTIC APPLIANCE HAVING AT LEAST ONE PLUG FOR AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTION - A connector for electrical contacting that includes a body configured to mechanically retain at least one electrically conductive contact, which is accessible on an exit side of the body for electrically contacting at least one other electrical contact. The body is constructed from at least two different components, with a first component of the at least two different components at least substantially forming the exit side and being made from a fire-retardant plastic, and a second component of the at least two different components having an ignition point which is lower than an ignition point of the first component of the at least two components, and the second component of the at least two different components having an elasticity which is greater than an elasticity of the first component of the at least two different components. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021151 | CHARGING PLUG - A charging plug for high-current charging equipment, the upper end face of main body is provided with an abutting hole corresponding to the socket, and the conducting strips are partially exposed in the abutting hole. A boss extends transversely along the edge of abutting hole in the main body. The charging plug is provided with a protective cover. The protective cover comprises a cover body matching the abutting hole, a collar part fitted over main body and an interconnecting piece connecting the cover body with collar part. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021152 | HIGH VOLTAGE VERTICAL DISK FERRULE, AND METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING THEREOF - A high voltage vertical disk ferrule, and method for assembling thereof, the ferrule being stamped and having a vertical disk-like structure, which is not necessarily round or does not necessarily have any roundness. The high voltage vertical disk ferrule has an opening residing and traveling over the wire core and/or a wire braided shield, to which an end portion of the wire braided shield is affixed to the ferrule, or between two ferrules, such that a portion of the wire braided shield is flared and substantially perpendicular to the direction along which the wire core extends. The high voltage vertical disk slides over the core insulation, and towards the outer insulation when the wire is pushed. The wire braided shield develops a natural spring force against the ferrule, and causes it to be accordioned, pleated, or folded against itself, and therefore pushes the vertical disk ferrule forward. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021153 | MANUFACTURING METHOD FOR ASSEMBLING AT LEAST A HIGH VOLTAGE VERTICAL DISK FERRULE - A manufacturing method for assembling a high voltage vertical disk ferrule, the ferrule being stamped and having a vertical disk-like structure, which is not necessarily round or does not necessarily have any roundness. The high voltage disk ferrule has an opening residing and traveling over the wire core and/or a wire braided shield, to which an end portion of the wire braided shield is affixed thereto the ferrule, or between two ferrules, such that a portion of the wire braided shield is flared and substantially perpendicular to the direction along which the wire core extends. The high voltage vertical disk ferrule slides over the core insulation, towards the outer insulation when the wire is pushed. The end portion/flared portion of the braided shield and the high voltage vertical disk ferrule, or the end portion/flared portion of the braided shield between at least two high voltage vertical disk ferrules are soldered, welded, or brazed together. The wire braided shield develops a natural spring force against the ferrule, and causes it to be accordioned, pleated, or folded against itself, and therefore pushes the vertical disk ferrule forward. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021154 | Spiral Locking Device - The invention discloses a spiral locking device, comprising a spiral body, spiral fixed cap, spiral body with a buckle groove. The spiral fixing cap can be rotated and plugged onto the spiral body, and a locking portion is arranged on the spiral fixing cap. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021155 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR HAVING AN OUTER SHELL AND AN INSULATIVE HOUSING SIDE WALL TO DEFINE AN ENGAGING GROOVE AND A PAIR OF SIDE GROOVES - An electrical connector includes: an insulative housing having a mating slot; a contact module received in the insulative housing; and a metallic outer shell enclosing the insulative housing and having a latching portion spaced apart from a side wall of the insulative housing, wherein the metallic outer shell includes a pair of bulging portions flanking the latching portion to define, together with the side wall of the insulative housing, an engaging groove, and the metallic outer shell includes a pair of end walls and a pair of side portions between the end walls and the bulging portions, respectively, to define, together with the side wall of the insulative housing, a pair of side grooves. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021156 | CABLE CONNECTOR - The present disclosure relates to a connector, for docking a plugged member that is provided with a spring plate in a plug-and-pull manner, and comprises a shell, a PCBA chip partially arranged in the shell, and a locking mechanism that is connected with the shell and is used for connecting the plugged member, wherein the locking mechanism comprises an unlocking member and a guiding groove; the unlocking member comprises a guiding arm, a top wall and a pull strap, the guiding arm is slidably arranged in the guiding groove, a front end of the guiding arm forms an unlocking piece, the guiding arm is connected with the top wall, the top wall is connected with the shell through an elastic connecting member, and the pull strap is fixedly connected to a rear end of the guiding arm. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021157 | CONNECTOR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION DEVICE - A connector includes an insulative housing and a circuit board. The insulative housing comprises a housing body, an insertion plate, two side walls and a stopping wall. The housing body has a front end surface, the insertion plate is positioned at a top side of the housing body and protrudes from the front end surface, the two side walls are respectively positioned at a left side and a right side of the housing body and protrudes from the front end surface. The housing body, the insertion plate and the two side walls together form a receiving space. The stopping wall is positioned at a side of the insulating housing opposite to the insertion plate and has a stopping end positioned in front of the front end surface. The circuit board is provided to the housing body and partially protrudes into the receiving space. The stopping end of the stopping wall is stopped by the mating connector, it can prevent the user from improperly inserting the connector in an upside down orientation into the mating connector. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021158 | ELECTRICAL DEVICE - A connector unit includes a contact module received within an insulative housing. The contact module includes an upper contact unit and a lower contacts unit stacked with each other. Each of the upper contact unit and the lower contact unit includes a front/outer contact part and a rear/inner contact part each including plural contacts integrally formed with plural insulative transverse bars via insert-molding. The contacts include plural differential pair signal contacts and plural grounding contacts alternately arranged with each other along a transverse direction. Plural grounding bars are attached to corresponding transverse bars, respectively, wherein each grounding bar include plural tabs mechanically and electrically connecting to the corresponding grounding contacts. Each grounding bar is equipped with a plastic attachment tie bar to cooperate with a corresponding transverse bar to sandwich the grounding bar therebetween for securement. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021159 | ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR SET - An electrical connector includes an insulating member, plural signal terminals to be fixed and held to the insulating member, and plural ground terminals to be elastically held to the insulating member. The signal terminals and the ground terminals are disposed in a first direction of the insulating member. Regarding the ground terminal and the signal terminal adjacent to each other as viewed from the first direction, the signal terminal length of the signal terminal in a second direction, which is perpendicular to the first direction, is shorter than the ground terminal length of the ground terminal in the second direction. The signal terminal includes a signal terminal contact engaging portion. The signal terminal contact engaging portion is positioned within a range of the ground terminal length of the ground terminal as viewed from the first direction. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021160 | CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY - A connector assembly includes a guide shielding cage, an internal biasing heat sink and two lateral heat dissipating members. The guide shielding cage includes a cage body and a partitioning bracket provided in the cage body, the cage body has a top wall and two side walls, the partitioning bracket has an upper wall and a lower wall which together define an interior receiving space, and the partitioning bracket and the cage body together define an upper receiving space and a lower receiving space, each side wall of the cage body is formed with a side window which is communicated with the interior receiving space, the lower wall of the partitioning bracket is formed with a lower window which allows the interior receiving space to be communicated with the lower receiving space. The internal biasing heat sink is provided in the partitioning bracket and has an internal heat dissipating member, the internal heat dissipating member enters into the lower receiving space via the lower window. The two lateral heat dissipating members are respectively positioned outside the two side walls of the cage body, the two lateral heat dissipating members and the internal heat dissipating member are connected with each other by means of connecting structures which respectively pass through the side windows, the two lateral heat dissipating members is capable of moving with the internal heat dissipating member along the up-down direction. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021161 | METHOD FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE (EMI) PROTECTION FOR A HIGH VOLTAGE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY HAVING A HIGH VOLTAGE VERTICAL DISK FERRULE - A method for reducing the effect of electromagnetic interference (EMI), providing EMI protection to a connector assembly, using at least one vertical disk ferrule. The method includes steps of providing a flared portion, first portion, of a wire shield to at least a vertical disk ferrule, or affixing between two of said vertical disk ferrules. Further, one of a step of providing a ferrule having a face which contacts a metallic connector housing directly; or providing the flared portion of the wire shield which contacts said metallic connector housing directly; wherein said EMI is conducted from said metallic connector housing to said ferrule or flared portion, further conducting said EMI to said flared portion of the wire shield, further conducting said EMI through a second portion of said wire shield, further conducting said to ground; said EMI being generated by at least the metallic connector housing. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021162 | SELECTIVELY PLATED PLASTIC PART - An electrical connector including a housing and electrical conductor plating. The housing includes a first member and a second member. The first member is made of plastic and forms at least one first contact receiving channel therein. The second member is attached around the first member, and the first and second members form at least one second contact receiving channel therebetween. The electrical conductor plating is on the first member. The electrical conductor plating includes at least one first section along the at least one first contact receiving channel and at least one second section along an exterior side of the first member at the at least one second contact receiving channel. The first and second sections of the electrical conductor plating are electrically separate from one another. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021163 | FUSE ELEMENT FOR A CONNECTOR, CIRCUIT BOARD ASSEMBLY AND PROBE - The present disclosure relates to a securing element for a connector, comprising a securing element body having a receptacle that is designed to encompass at least one rear segment of a cable connector element connected to at least one cable, and having a base running substantially perpendicular to the connection direction of the cable connector element, said base having an opening through which the at least one cable connected to the cable connector element can be guided, wherein the base is designed to positively enclose a cable-side end face of the cable connector element; and wherein the securing element body has at least two snap hooks that extend in the plug-in direction and which in each case have at their free end a latching element, such as a latching lug. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021164 | ELECTRICAL POWER CABEL - An electrical power cable is provided with two ends and an elongated length therebetween. The cable includes one or more conductors for conducting electrical power from a power source to an electrical load. One end includes a switch and a relay to provide electrical power to the electrical load and to disconnect an electrical contact from the power conductor. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021165 | ANGULAR CONNECTOR - An angular connector and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The angular connector includes a plug, a transmission cable connected to the plug, an inner molding body covering part of the plug and part of the transmission cable, a positioning case fastened to the plug, and an outer molding body that is connected to the inner molding body and the positioning case. The plug has an insertion slot recessed in an end of the insertion portion. An insertion portion of the plug is maintained to be exposed from the positioning case by an insertion length along the insertion direction, and the insertion length is within a range of 6.5 mm to 6.8 mm. The outer molding body and the positioning case jointly define a corner structure having an angle that is greater than or equal to 90 degrees and that is less than 180 degrees. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021166 | Custom Power Outlet Socket That Has Integrated Wireless Functionality - A custom outlet module is contained within a housing and has an electric current sensor configured to measure current passing through an electric outlet during a time period, a proximity sensor configured to detect a distance of an object relative to the electric outlet during the time period, a relay switch that can open or close to stop or conduct current through a circuit in the electric outlet in response to a command, and a wireless network interface in communication with the electric current sensor and the proximity sensor, the wireless network interface configured to transmit and receive data from the current sensor and the proximity sensor, to transmit commands to the relay switch, transmit the data to a computing device, and receive commands from the computing device. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021167 | ROTARY ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ASSEMBLY - The present invention discloses a rotary electrical connection assembly. The rotary electrical connection assembly includes: a fixed part disposed fixedly and a rotating part disposed rotatably relative to the fixed part. The rotating part is provided with at least two rotary contacts. In the rotary electrical connection assembly provided in the present invention, provided that more groups of the rotary contacts and the fixed contacts are disposed, at least some of the contacts may be disposed at different radial positions corresponding to the same axial position without additionally occupying an axial dimension space, and therefore the increase of an axial dimension of a device may be avoided, and miniaturization of the device is facilitated. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021168 | TERMINATING TOOL FOR TERMINATING WIRES TO A COMMUNICATION MODULE; AND METHODS - Aspects and techniques of the present disclosure relate to a tool capable of terminating two different jack types (i.e. communication modules). That is, two different jack types can be arranged and configured to sit in the tool with a termination device. The tool can be a dual-purpose tool that has a configuration that allows a user to terminate different style jacks by adding termination device that becomes a lacing fixture. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021169 | Crimping Plier - The crimping plier of the present invention includes an abutting member, a crimping member, a crimping tooth member, a cover plate, and a driving mechanism. The abutting member has a crimping hole for placing the connection terminal. The crimping member is adjacent to the crimping hole, and one end of an elastic element abuts against the crimping member. The crimping tooth member is fixedly disposed on the crimping member. The cover plate is connected to the abutting member and covers the crimping member, and the cover plate is also in contact with the other end of the elastic element. The driving mechanism is in contact with the crimping member to push the crimping member and the crimping tooth member. When the crimping member and the crimping tooth member slide, the elastic element provides an elastic force between the crimping member and the cover plate. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021170 | DIELESS CRIMPING TOOL - A crimping tool with a housing, a motor, a switch connected to the motor for activating the motor, a pump driven by the motor, a piston driven by the pump, an indenter operably connected to the piston, and a tool head connected to the housing, wherein a workpiece can be disposed between the tool head and the indenter. A current sensor is connected to the motor for sensing current flowing through the motor. A processor receives current data from the current sensor, the processor analyzing the current data to determine completion of a crimping operation and/or an error condition. A display connected to the processor can indicate completion of a crimping operation and/or an error condition. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021171 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING A CONTACT ELEMENT FOR MODELLING ELECTRICAL CIRCUITS - A method of manufacturing a contact element for modelling electrical circuits, in which a sheet metal blank is stamped to obtain a hollow formed workpiece ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220021172 | ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE AND WEATHERPROOF ENCLOSURE - In accordance with 37 C.F.R. § 1.121(b)(2)(i), please replace the abstract of the specification as filed with the following paragraph: | 2022-01-20 |
20220021173 | Efficient In-Band Pumping of Holmium-Doped Optical Fiber Amplifiers - A fiber-based optical amplifier for operation at an eye-safe input signal wavelength λ | 2022-01-20 |
20220021174 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR CONTROL OF WAVEFORM-AGILE LASER TRANSMITTER - A laser transmitter including a waveform controller arranged to generate a waveform script having at least one of a pulse repetition frequency setting, a pulse duration setting, and a pulse amplitude pre-warp setting. The transmitter also includes an optical waveform generator arranged to: i) receive the waveform script, ii) generate pre-warped signal pulses based on the waveform script to compensate for gain distortion effects of a laser power amplifier, and iii) output the pre-warped signal pulses. The laser power amplifier is arranged to: i) receive the pre-warped signal pulses, ii) receive a continuous wave signal, and iii) output amplified signal pulses that maintain a substantially constant drive intensity at the input of a non-linear wavelength converter. The non-linear wavelength converter is arranged to receive the amplified signal pulses and emit wavelength-converted pulses. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021175 | HIGH-PULSE ENERGY, HIGH-POWER LASERS WITH DIFFRACTION-LIMITED PERFORMANCE - A system includes a planar waveguide that includes an active gain medium configured to receive pump light from a pump source and amplify stimulated emission light. The planar waveguide has a fast axis and a slow axis and is configured to operate in single mode in the fast axis and multimode in the slow axis. The system also includes a hybrid spatial filter configured to receive the amplified stimulated emission light from the planar waveguide and output laser light. The hybrid spatial filter includes a physical slit having a narrower dimension corresponding to the slow axis of the planar waveguide. The physical slit is configured to reduce an intensity of the amplified stimulated emission light received from the planar waveguide. The hybrid spatial filter also includes a Volume Bragg Grating (VBG) configured to constrain an angle of the amplified stimulated emission light and enable compact geometry intra-cavity beam expanding/collimating optics. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021176 | DEVICE FOR GENERATING LASER RADIATION - The present invention relates to a device for generating laser radiation. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021177 | APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR STABLE BIDIRECTIONAL OUTPUT FROM RING LASER GYROSCOPE - Systems and methods for ring laser gyroscopes (RLGs) are provided. An RLG includes a traveling-wave resonator cavity with three or more mirrors and a gain medium positioned in the traveling-wave resonator cavity between two of the three or more mirrors. The gain medium is a solid-state gain medium or a nonlinear optical medium. The RLG further includes a first pump laser and a second pump laser to pump the gain medium in different directions and generate first and second lasing signals that traverse the traveling-wave resonator cavity in a opposite directions. The RLG further includes first and second photodetectors to measure levels of the first and second lasing signals. The RLG further includes at least one processor configured to adjust a power level of the first pump laser and/or a power level of the second pump laser based on the measured power levels of the first and second lasing signals. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021178 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING OUTPUT OF LIGHT SOURCES OF ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device according to various embodiments may comprise: a circuit board; a plurality of light sources mounted on the circuit board; a first detection circuit arranged adjacent to the plurality of light sources and mounted on the circuit board; and a casing including a body portion mounted on the circuit board and surrounding at least a portion of an area in which the plurality of light sources and the first detection circuit are arranged, and a window mounted on the body portion facing the plurality of light sources, wherein the window may include a diffuser formed on at least one surface of the window and configured to disperse light emitted from the plurality of light sources and a second detection circuit at least partially surrounding the diffuser on the outer surface of the window. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021179 | Photonic Integrated Circuits with Controlled Collapse Chip Connections - Embodiments are directed to a photonic device that includes a first substrate defining a surface and a trench forming a depression along a portion of the surface, and a second substrate coupled with the surface and extending from the surface to form a raised portion around the trench. The photonic device can also include a laser die positioned within the trench, such that the laser die is surrounded by the second substrate, and an optical material positioned within a region between the laser die and the second substrate. The photonic device can further include a third substrate coupled with the second substrate such that the second substrate is positioned between the first substrate and the third substrate such that the second substrate is configured to at least partially isolate the laser die from mechanical stress exerted on the optical device. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021180 | System and Device with Laser Array Illumination - The present disclosure describes a diode laser array module that includes a plurality of diode lasers, a cooling module, and a pin connector module. The cooling module includes a heat sink that has structural features configured to allow pins of the diode lasers to be connected to a first conductive portion of the pin connector module within a recessed area in the bottom surface of the cooling module, where a second conductive portion of the pin connector module moves beyond the recessed area and is configured to be connected to a driving circuit module at a location outside of the recessed area in the bottom surface of the cooling module. Similarly principles are u to construct a diode laser array module comprising bank packaged diode laser modules, pin connector modules for the bank packaged diode laser modules, and a cooling module. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021181 | LASER PROJECTION DEVICE - A laser projection apparatus includes a laser source, an optical engine, a projection lens, and a circuit system architecture. The circuit system architecture is configured to control the laser source to emit laser beams of three primary colors. The circuit system structure includes: a display control circuit, a first laser chip driving circuit, a second laser chip driving circuit, and a third laser chip driving circuit. The display control circuit is configured to generate three PWM signals and three enable signals. The laser chip driving circuit is electrically connected to the display control circuit, and is configured to receive a PWM signal of a corresponding color and an enable signal of the corresponding color, so as to drive a laser chip of the corresponding color to emit laser beams of the corresponding color. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021182 | TRANSISTOR FOR EMITTING LASER WITH A FIXED FREQUENCY - A transistor for emitting laser with a fixed frequency includes a first region, a second region, at least one quantum well, and a third region. The at least one quantum well is installed in the second region, and the second region is coupled between the first region and the third region. When one of the first region, the second region, and the third region receives two signals, or two of the first region, the second region, and the third region receive the two signals respectively, the at least one quantum well emits the laser with the fixed frequency. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021183 | Applications, Methods and Systems for a Laser Deliver Addressable Array - There is provided assemblies for combining a group of laser sources into a combined laser beam. There is further provided a blue diode laser array that combines the laser beams from an assembly of blue laser diodes. There are provided laser processing operations and applications using the combined blue laser beams from the laser diode arrays and modules. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021184 | LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE AND OPTICAL PULSE TESTER - A light source device includes a semiconductor laser that has a first end surface and a second end surface parallel to each other and forming a first resonator, and an optical system that is disposed on an optical path of laser light emitted from the semiconductor laser, that forms a second resonator with the second end surface of the semiconductor laser, and that has a reflection characteristic in which a reflectance with respect to light having a previously specified wavelength width centered at a specified center wavelength of the semiconductor laser is higher than the reflectance of the first end surface. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021185 | OPTOELECTRONIC SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT HAVING A CURRENT DISTRIBUTION LAYER AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING THE OPTOELECTRONIC SEMICONDUCTOR COMPONENT - An optoelectronic semiconductor component has a first semiconductor layer of a p-conductivity type, a second semiconductor layer of an n-conductivity type and also an n-doped current distribution layer containing ZnSe and adjoining the second semiconductor layer. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021186 | VERTICAL-CAVITY SURFACE EMITTING LASER FOR EMITTING A SINGLE MODE LASER BEAM - A vertical-cavity surface emitting laser includes a substrate, a first reflector, an active region, an oxide layer, a second reflector, and a circular metal electrode. The first reflector is formed above the substrate. The active region is formed above the first reflector, and includes at least one quantum well. The at least one quantum well generates a laser beam with a plurality of modes. The oxide layer is formed above the active region and includes an oxide aperture. The second reflector is formed above the oxide layer. The circular metal electrode is formed in a circular concave in the second reflector. The circular metal electrode reflects other modes of the laser beam with the plurality of modes except for a fundamental mode and receive an operational voltage. A window exists between the circular concave and lets the laser beam with the fundamental mode pass. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021187 | LASER ELEMENT AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING SAME - Provided are a laser element and a method for manufacturing the same, in which the laser element includes a first clad layer, an optical waveguide disposed on the first clad layer, a second clad layer disposed on the optical waveguide, a first electrode disposed on the second clad layer, and a dummy clad disposed on the optical waveguide and apart from the second clad layer and the first electrode. | 2022-01-20 |
20220021188 | SEMICONDUCTOR MULTILAYER STRUCTURE - A semiconductor device includes a substrate comprising a layer made of Ge and a semiconductor multilayer structure grown on the layer made of Ge. The semiconductor multilayer structure includes at least one first layer comprising a material selected from a group consisting of Al | 2022-01-20 |
20220021189 | LASER DEVICE AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING A LASER DEVICE - A laser device comprises a carrier, an optoelectronic component provided on the carrier, said component being designed to emit laser radiation, and an optical element designed to form the laser radiation emitted by the optoelectronic component, wherein: the optical element has a first layer that is at least partially transparent to the laser radiation, with a first refractive index, and a second layer that is at least partially transparent to the laser radiation, with a second refractive index; the first layer being applied to the optoelectronic component and having a surface with an imprinted structure; and the second layer is applied to the first layer, on the surface ( | 2022-01-20 |
20220021190 | PULSED ELECTRIC DISCHARGE DEVICE - The present invention concerns a device for pulsed electric discharge in a liquid comprising a control module configured to control a voltage generator such that the voltage generator applies a predetermined heating voltage setpoint between electrodes during a heating period until a pulsed electric discharge is obtained between the electrodes, in order to measure the breakdown voltage during the pulsed electric discharge, in order to estimate the quantity of energy supplied to the liquid during the heating period, referred to as the “quantity of heating energy”, from the predetermined heating voltage setpoint and the measured breakdown voltage, and in order to determine a new heating voltage setpoint to apply between the electrodes of the at least one pair of electrodes at the next pulsed electric discharge based on the estimated quantity of heating energy and a predefined breakdown voltage setpoint. | 2022-01-20 |