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公开(公告)号:US11516935B2
公开(公告)日:2022-11-29
申请号:US17087731
申请日:2020-11-03
Inventor: Scott Michael Frye , Brian John Gillespie , Christopher Michael Brink
Abstract: A method for maintaining continuity of a network signal path extending along a backplane includes providing a bypass signal circuit compatible with the network signal path and being electrically connected in series with the first and second portions of the network signal path. The bypass signal circuit includes a normally open circuit portion and an electrical contact movable with respect to the bypass signal circuit. An electrical contact is mechanically moved out of contact with the bypass signal circuit and moved mechanically into contact with the bypass signal circuit in response to the function module being detached from or attached to the function module electrical connector and not in response to an electrical control signal.
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公开(公告)号:US20210185846A1
公开(公告)日:2021-06-17
申请号:US16710767
申请日:2019-12-11
Inventor: David Nathan Katz , Davis Mathews , Jason Alan Norris , Brian John Gillespie
Abstract: A field device I/O connector includes a base and an I/O module removably mounted on the base for transmitting I/O signals along an I/O channel. A set of electrical connectors mounted on the base connect the base to a field device. The electrical connectors, the base, and the I/O module mounted on the base cooperate to define the I/O channel. The I/O channel includes a conversion circuit to convert between I/O signals and a digital data format output from the field device I/O connector. The base and I/O module also cooperate to define a diagnostic circuit connected to the portion of the I/O channel extending through the I/O module. The diagnostic circuit extends to a diagnostic logic circuit that may be included on the base, in the I/O module, or away from the field device I/O connector.
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公开(公告)号:US20200344906A1
公开(公告)日:2020-10-29
申请号:US16645606
申请日:2018-09-17
Abstract: A backplane or backplane module for transmitting data along a signal path of a network to one or more functional modules attached to the signal path includes a printed circuit board, a functional module electrical connector attached to the printed circuit board, and a mechanically actuated bypass circuit assembly that maintains signal continuity along the signal path when a function module is not attached to the function module electrical connector.
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公开(公告)号:US10193274B2
公开(公告)日:2019-01-29
申请号:US15562639
申请日:2016-04-08
Inventor: Michael Anthony Correll , Scott Michael Frye , Talon Coe Kephart , Davis Mathews
IPC: H01R13/629 , H05K7/14
Abstract: An assembly for attaching and detaching an electronics module from a base includes a feedback assembly that provides an operator with tactile feedback on the relative positioning of the module with the base during attachment or detachment of the module to or from the base. The feedback assembly includes cams on the electronics module and a follower attached to an end of a spring arm on the base. The spring arm forms a portion of a wall that guides movement of the module along the base during attachment or detachment of the module.
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公开(公告)号:US09971727B2
公开(公告)日:2018-05-15
申请号:US15028206
申请日:2015-06-02
Inventor: Craig Alan Brodbeck , Michael Anthony Correll , Talon Coe Kephart , Stephen Craig Klinger , Brian Anthony Linton , Davis Mathews , Matthew John Wynn
IPC: G06F13/20 , G06F13/40 , G05B19/042 , G06F13/42 , G06F13/38
CPC classification number: G06F13/4072 , G05B19/0423 , G05B2219/21116 , G05B2219/31129 , G05B2219/34421 , G06F13/385 , G06F13/4022 , G06F13/4027 , G06F13/4282
Abstract: A universal I/O interposer system for processing an I/O signal transmitted between an I/O field device and a controller, the system includes a base connected between the field device and the controller and a number of connector halves attached to the base. An interposer circuit carrier includes a corresponding connector half and includes a signal processing circuit for processing an I/O signal being transmitted between an I/O field device and a controller. An interposer circuit carrier can be changed without disconnecting the base from the field device or controller.
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公开(公告)号:US09954327B1
公开(公告)日:2018-04-24
申请号:US15562582
申请日:2015-11-10
Inventor: Terry Lee Barber , Craig Alan Brodbeck , Scott Michael Frye , Talon Coe Kephart , Stephen Craig Klinger , Matthew J. Wynn
CPC classification number: H01R25/142 , H01R4/64 , H01R9/2691 , H01R13/113 , H05K5/0004 , H05K5/0021 , H05K7/1474
Abstract: A housing slice for forming a modular housing for mounting an electrical component on a grounding rail carries a grounding member for grounding the electrical component to the grounding rail. The grounding member extends outside of the housing slice but does not extend beyond the sides of the housing slice to permit side-by-side stacking of the housing slice carrying the grounding member with other housing slices with or without grounding members.
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公开(公告)号:US20170250734A1
公开(公告)日:2017-08-31
申请号:US15513629
申请日:2015-10-14
Inventor: Michael Colin CHEREWKA , Brenton Eugene HELFRICK , David KATZ , Aaron Richard KREIDER , Todd Eugene SHADLE
CPC classification number: H04B3/56 , G05B2219/25462 , G05B2219/31121 , G05B2219/34423 , H04L12/10 , H04L12/40045 , H04L2012/40221 , Y02D50/30
Abstract: A method for providing galvanic isolation between an input or trunk interface (30) and multiple outputs or spur interfaces (38) for connecting field devices (14) to a trunk (20) of a two-wire (44a, 44b) process control network (10) includes connecting multiple sets of multiple spur interfaces to respective isolating elements (34). Each isolating element (34) connects a respective set of outputs or spur interfaces (38) to the trunk interface (30) and galvanically isolates (40, 42) the respective set of spur interfaces (38) from the trunk interface (30). Field devices (14) attached to different sets of spur interfaces are also galvanically isolated from one another.
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公开(公告)号:USD766892S1
公开(公告)日:2016-09-20
申请号:US29545379
申请日:2015-11-12
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公开(公告)号:US09166326B1
公开(公告)日:2015-10-20
申请号:US14243196
申请日:2014-04-02
Inventor: Timothy Brian Billman , Scott Anthony Faulkner , Tod M. Harlan , Kevin Walker
IPC: H01R13/44
CPC classification number: H01R13/44 , H01R13/506
Abstract: An electrical connector has a plastic body and a blade contact in a terminal cavity in the body. A guard extends across the mouth of the cavity over an adjacent edge of the blade. A physical interlock connection holds the guard on the blade edge to shield the blade and prevent an object inserted into the mouth from contacting the blade.
Abstract translation: 电连接器在体内的端子腔中具有塑料体和刀片接触。 护罩在刀片的相邻边缘上延伸穿过腔的口部。 物理互锁连接将防护件固定在刀片边缘上以屏蔽刀片,并防止插入口中的物体接触刀片。
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公开(公告)号:US20150249329A1
公开(公告)日:2015-09-03
申请号:US14712982
申请日:2015-05-15
Inventor: Timothy Brian Billman , Scott Anthony Faulkner , Shane Wiest
IPC: H02G5/02
CPC classification number: H02B7/00 , H01R9/2458 , H01R9/2675 , H01R13/18 , H01R13/514 , H01R13/627 , H01R31/02 , H01R31/06 , H01R31/08 , H01R31/085 , H02G5/02 , H02G5/025
Abstract: A modular electric power distribution system transmits power between a power source and control modules for power consumers. The system includes a power distribution unit mounted on each module and bridge assemblies which connect adjacent distribution units.
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