A modular plug for directing a plurality of twist pairs of core wires into an opening of a modular jack (500) for electrical connection, includes a guide member (140) for separating and arranging the twist pairs for each twist pair; a housing (110) for positioning and holding each twist pair for each core wire; and a plurality of contact terminals (120), each connected to each core wire. The contact terminals are arranged such that adjacent contact terminals are not substantially overlapped each...

A modular tire building machine servicer for use with a tire component building drum is characterized by a plurality of stackable servicer modules stacked substantially along an arcuate path struck substantially about the axis of the drum, each module being capable of supplying and dispensing tire components to a tire building drum, such providing adaptability of the servicer for different applications, as well as facilitating loading and transportation of the same from one location to another, ...

A shelf cabinet assembled from a number of modular shelving units secured together with the aid of splicing members into a sturdy load bearing structure resisting bending and twisting tendencies. Each module includes a pair of side panels hinged to a rear panel so that the side panels can be folded flat onto the rear panel for containerization with a corresponding shelf, splicing members and assembling brackets and bolts. Each side panel has a channel like opening formed in the front edge thereo...

A container for use as furniture comprises: (a) a framework defining multiple side areas, a top area and a bottom area, the framework including at least one elongated member, (b) a first flexible sheet adapted to cover at least part of one of said areas, and (c) and a first retainer attached to one elongated portion of said sheet, the retainer and said one member having tongue and groove interconnection, whereby the sheet is retained to said framework.

A living system comprising a plurality of modular furniture components, the furniture components comprising integral bracket extensions which are insertable in recesses formed in a plurality of spaced, substantially parallel vertically disposed elongated columns, which form a frame for said living system, the elongated columns comprising telescoping legs placed at the end of each column adjacent the floor providing the frame with stability and enabling the living system to be placed close to a w...

A modular encoder with a dimensionally stable housing which can be easily aligned for mounting on a motor housing. The encoder utilizes a monolithic, in-line, sensor array and a single light source to achieve improved long-term performance and includes improved alignment means permitting a user to readily align the encoder with a motor. Pre-alignment of the mask and sensor assembly simplifies the alignment performed by the user.

An improved jack is disclosed for modular telephone interconnection. One or more shorting components are plugably mounted in a wall of the jack to common electrically selected beam contacts which are mounted in a base portion of the jack which protrude outwardly for plugable electrical connection in a circuit board. The contacts are stamped and formed from metal strip and then stripe plated with gold along the areas to be engaged by a plug type connector intermated with the jack.

Modular jack-type connector receptacle comprises an insulating housing having a rearward end and having a ledge extending beyond the rearward end from one of the housing sidewalls. The conductors are stamped and formed members which extend through channels in the external sidewall and through openings and into the plug-receiving opening of the housing. A plurality of side-by-side stalls are provided on the ledge and the conductors extend into these stalls, each conductor having a slotted plate-t...

A modular shelving assembly includes a plurality of identical quadrilateral modules which may be stacked and arranged to form shelving assemblies. Each module has a first base and a second base and first and second side walls which define an open front of trapezoidal shape. The first and second bases are parallel to one another, with the first base being wider than the second base. The shelving assembly also may include trapezoidal shaped shelves which are inserted into the module and slope down...

A modular chute for passing a workpiece therealong is disclosed. The chute of the present invention includes a U-shaped cross-section having a bottom wall, a pair of opposed side walls, and an open top. A joining device is provided for abutting and securing a plurality of chutes into a continuous member. Wear members are disclosed that are selectively secured to the walls of the chute to reduce friction and wear from parts moving along the chute.