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Standard crescent wrench has been modified to provide a means whereby one adjustable tool can be used with all sizes of electronic connectors. The machined wrench jaws provide lugs for engaging the standard size slots on the different connectors.
One-shot, breakaway multiwire cable connector is fabricated by using a number of small-diameter interconnecting wires, each of which, differing incrementally in length, is welded to neighboring pin and cable terminations. This design eliminates frictional binding and provides highly reliable cable interconnections until the connector is disengaged.
Spring loaded insert protects electrical connector pins from being bent due to improper mating, or probing the pins with a screwdriver. This device modifies existing electrical connectors using only springs and retaining pins.
Cable connector is developed in which each pair of contact elements is isolated by plastic cells and the mating interface is sealed by an elastic gasket. So insulated, the connector may be operated under high vacuum conditions at voltages up to 600 V ac without electrical leakage or intercontact ionization.
Connector tests, including 70 deg F leakage and vibration, proof pressure, burst pressure, tensility, thermal shock, high and low temperature leakage, and simultaneous high temperature vibration and leakage, prove feasibility of lightweight 0.5-in. X-connectors for 4500-lb/sq in. service pressures.
Slidable spring-loaded locking device eliminates need for safety wiring. Locking device is placed between the connector plug and connector receptacle. The threaded plug cannot vibrate loose because the insert is wedged into slots formed on the outer diameter of the receptacle.
Single cable using simplified, versatile clocking connector satisfies clocking variations that previously required many cables. Connector consists of specially fabricated grommet follower dial housing, dial assembly, and modified insert.
Tool is devised which holds BNC connector during installation and permits tightening nut without damaging connector.
An investigation was performed to determine to what extent typical flight connector solder joints may be embrittled by the presence of gold. In addition to mapping of gold content in connector solder joints by an electron microprobe analyzer, metallographic examinations and mechanical tests (thermal shock, vibration, impact and tensile strength) were also conducted. A description of the specimens and tests, a discussion of the data, and some conclusions are presented.
Information is presented on flat conductor cable connectors, a series with individually sealed contacts. Data are concerned with connector historical development, design requirements, and testing and costs.
In system that requires negligible loss, it may be necessary to adjust cable length to exact multiple of transmitted wavelength. Adjustable cable connector saves time and cost by eliminating need to add to or cut from cable. Device was especially designed for use with high frequencies. For particular application, connector of suitable dimensions should be used.
NASA flat conductor cable connectors with individually sealed contacts are described. Descriptions of the design, main features, contact spring, connector electrical data, dimensions and weight, FCC termination, and keying system for plug and receptacle are included.
The application is discussed of the general rules of ANSI Y14.5 in designing connectors for interchangeability, and lowering costs. The general rules are applied to actural connector designs, and existing specifications are identified that (1) reject better quality products than those accepted, (2) accept products which should be rejected, and (3) impose unnecessary, nonfunctional costly requirements.
A compilation is presented that reflects the uses, adaptation, and maintenance plus service, that are innovations derived from problem solutions in the space R and D programs, both in house and by NASA and AEC contractors. Data cover: (1) technology revelant to the employment of flat conductor cables and their adaptation to and within conventional systems, (2) connectors and various adaptations, and (3) maintenance and service technology, and shop hints useful in the installation and care of cables and connectors.
A technological compilation on devices and techniques for various types of electrical cables and connections is presented. Data are reported under three sections: flat conductor cable technology, newly developed electrical connectors, and miscellaneous articles and information on cables and connector techniques.
Nickel-plated spring-steel foil connector is hollow pin, with lengthwise slit, that is inserted into improperly plated-through holes. Edges of connector make positive contact with copper pads within hole.
User design handbook for electrical connection describes general features of representative connectors their shell or body, insert, contacts, coupling, mounting, accession. It discusses electrical performance and mechanical requirements handbook guides designs in selecting electrical connectors according to total system concept.
Flexible connector gives skin freedom needed to self-adjust to promote healing of flesh and to relieve skin stresses while maintaining skin seal surrounding implanted percutaneous sleeve used with bonefixation prosthetic connector.