Abstract:
Recesses (14) are located along an elongated elastomeric member (12). Electrical contacts (16, 17) are associated with the elastomeric member in registration with the Member recesses. The elastomeric expands or compresses along its length to receive one of the closely spaced plates (18) in each of the plurality of recesses and to thereby register the electrical contacts with a corresponding contact point on the plates. The elastomeric strip is confined under compression between two adjacent members which may be parts of two plates or of a single plate. The adjacent members define a recess, including locking protrusions (26), adapted to resist removal of the connector from within the retention recess unless the elongated elastomeric strip is compressed. An associated method optionally includes allowing the compressed elastomeric strip to push against adjacent members to generate a for which pushes the contact points against the one of the closely spaced plates.
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to methods and devices that use a contact interface for establishing an electrical connection with an electrical component. In certain exemplary embodiments, the contact interface of a device includes at least one loading fiber and at least one conductor having at least one contact point. The conductor(s) is coupled to a loading fiber so that an electrical connection can be established between the contact point(s) of the conductor(s) and the electrical component when the device is engaged with the electrical component. In certain exemplary embodiments, a conductor is woven with, or wound around, a loading fiber. In some exemplar embodiments, the conductor is comprised of a shaped contact and a conductive lead.
Abstract:
A high density connector (52) comprises a receptacle housing having a base wall (54) and at least one lateral wall (56) defining a cavity. The lateral wall (56) is configured to nest within a plug housing (20). A high density array of female electrical contacts (72) is arranged in the cavity which are supported in the base wall and extend unsupported above the base wall to a given height. A single piece protection member (100) is arranged in the cavity adjacent to the base wall. The protection member (100) has a thickness selected so that the electrical contacts do not extend beyond an outer face of the protection member (100).
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method of manufacturing a detection device which involves providing a substrate having a layer of aluminum and a first layer of photosensitive material. Next, the substrate is subjected to a first level photolithography treatment to produce an aluminum electrical conductor containing conductive fingers with spaces between them. Finally, biological probes are attached to the conductive fingers under conditions effective to form a gap between the biological probes on the spaced apart conductive fingers. As a result, a target molecule, if present in a sample, can bind to a pair of the biological probes on the spaced apart conductive fingers to bridge the gap between the biological probes, allowing detection of the target molecule.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a connecting device (1) for electrically connecting at least two electrical conductors (39, 49) in a housing (2) having a tubular connecting plug. A contact holder (10) containing contact elements used for establishing a contact with conductors (39, 40) and for connecting said conductors can be axially plugged-in so as to be rotationally blocked, in a connecting region of said housing (2), by means of a threaded nut (11) which can be screwed onto said plug. According to the invention, the housing (2) has at least two outwardly protruding threaded tubes (4) which are used respectively to house a conductor support (5) made of an insulating material and protruding into a connecting region. Axial channels (13) are provided in the conductor support (5) for housing the conductors (39, 40) as well as recesses (14) extending across said channels (13) and crossing them at contact positions (32), and for inserting said contact elements (12). The inventive connecting device is thus easily produced and mounted, and is economical. It is useful for connecting mechanically and electrically, in a quick and safe way, units (plug-in connectors, cable bolted assemblies and connecting elements) which are connected to the threaded tubes (4) as well as for forming in a modular way large connecting networks by means of a connecting element (23).
Abstract:
Für eine Verbindungsanordnung (1), insbesondere zur Verwendung in Elektrofahrzeugen oder Hybridfahrzeugen, umfassend eine erste Stromschiene (11) zur elektrischen Kontaktierung eines ersten elektrischen und/oder elektronischen Bauteils (10) und eine zweite Stromschiene (21) zur elektrischen Kontaktierung eines zweiten elektrischen und/oder elektronischen Bauteils (20), wird vorgeschlagen, dass die erste Stromschiene (11) und die zweite Stromschiene (21) mittels wenigstens eines elektrisch leitfähigen Bändchens (30) elektrisch miteinander verbunden sind, wobei die erste Stromschiene (11) an einem ersten Verbindungsbereich (12) der ersten Stromschiene (11) elektrisch durch das Bändchen (30) kontaktiert ist und die zweite Stromschiene (21) an einem zweiten Verbindungsbereich (22) der zweiten Stromschiene (21) elektrisch durch das Bändchen (30) kontaktiert ist.
Abstract:
The presently disclosed subject matter relates to multi-material electrical contacts, and methods of making multi-material electrical contacts.