Abstract: An electrical unit and method of assembly that includes a base housing having a plurality of sides and an opening in one of the sides configured to receive a wire therethrough, and a cover configured to mate with the base housing, defining an internal chamber therebetween. A power distribution box is disposed within the internal chamber, at least one electrical connector is disposed at least partially within the internal chamber, operatively engaging the power distribution box, and extending through the opening, and a universal sealing plate that is selectively mountable on each side of the power distribution box and mounted to align with and seal against sides of the opening and at least a portion of the electric connector extending through the opening.

Abstract: An electrical assembly may include a housing and an inner housing. The housing may include a base and a cover. The cover may be releasably connectable to the base. The inner housing may be disposed at least partially in the housing. The inner housing may include a connection tower, which may be configured to receive at least a portion of a fastener. The cover may include a cover opening via which said fastener may be insertable into the connection tower. The base may include a base opening into which a portion of said fastener may be insertable. The connection tower may be configured to provide a seal for the cover opening.

Abstract: An electrical unit and method of assembly that includes a base housing having a plurality of sides and an opening in one of the sides configured to receive a wire therethrough, and a cover configured to mate with the base housing, defining an internal chamber therebetween. A power distribution box is disposed within the internal chamber, at least one electrical connector is disposed at least partially within the internal chamber, operatively engaging the power distribution box, and extending through the opening, and a universal sealing plate that is selectively mountable on each side of the power distribution box and mounted to align with and seal against sides of the opening and at least a portion of the electric connector extending through the opening.

Abstract: An electrical connector may include an L-shaped body portion and a base portion. The body portion may include (i) a first body portion extending in a first direction, and (ii) a second body portion extending from the first body portion in a second direction. The base portion may include a protrusion configured to engage a projection of a housing member to releasably connect the base portion to said housing member. The first body portion may be connected to the base portion to define an internal space in which a first electrical component and a second electrical component are electrically connectable to each other. The base portion may at least partially define a first opening via which said first electrical component is insertable into the internal space. The second body portion may include a second opening via which said second electrical component is insertable into the internal space.

Abstract: An electrical unit may include an electrical unit housing having a first housing member, a second housing member, and/or a third housing member; a circuit board that may be disposed at least partially in the electrical unit housing; a fastener that may be disposed at least partially in the first housing member, the second housing member, the third housing member, and/or the circuit board; and/or a bushing that may be disposed at least partially in the first housing member, the second housing member, and/or the circuit board. The fastener may be disposed at least partially in the bushing.

Abstract: An electrical unit includes a first housing member, a second housing member, and a fuse assembly connected to the first housing member. The first housing member and the second housing member may provide a chamber to receive at least one electrical connector such that the fuse assembly is disposed at least partially between the first housing member and the at least one electrical connector. The first housing member may be configured to retain said at least one electrical connector. The fuse assembly may include a plurality of fuses having current capacities of at least 80 amps. The fuse assembly may include a bus bar and a plurality of fuses fixed to the bus bar. Each of said at least one electrical connector may include a plurality apertures or recesses disposed in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns.

Abstract: An electrical unit includes a first housing member, a second housing member, and a fuse assembly. The fuse assembly may include a pre-fuse bus bar disposed at least partially in the first housing member. The first housing member may be configured to receive a first electrical connector. A plane may extend through the pre-fuse bus bar and the first electrical connector. The fuse assembly may include a fuse, and the plane may extend through the pre-fuse bus bar, the first electrical connector, and/or the fuse. The first housing member may be configured to receive a second electrical connector.

Abstract: An electrical unit includes a first housing member, a second housing member, and a fuse assembly connected to the first housing member. The first housing member and the second housing member may provide a chamber to receive at least one electrical connector such that the fuse assembly is disposed at least partially between the first housing member and the at least one electrical connector. The first housing member may be configured to retain said at least one electrical connector. The fuse assembly may include a plurality of fuses having current capacities of at least 80 amps. The fuse assembly may include a bus bar and a plurality of fuses fixed to the bus bar. Each of said at least one electrical connector may include a plurality apertures or recesses disposed in a plurality of rows and a plurality of columns.

Abstract: An integrated power distribution box includes an upper level assembly with a printed circuit board including at least one electrical component, a lower housing configured to receive at least a portion of the printed circuit board, an intermediate housing configured to be coupled with at least one fuse, a master fuse electrically coupled to the printed circuit board, and a lower level assembly including at least one connector corresponding to at least one of the master fuse, the at least one electrical component, and the at least one fuse.

Abstract: An integrated power distribution box includes an upper level assembly with a printed circuit board including at least one electrical component, a lower housing configured to receive at least a portion of the printed circuit board, an intermediate housing configured to be coupled with at least one fuse, a master fuse electrically coupled to the printed circuit board, and a lower level assembly including at least one connector corresponding to at least one of the master fuse, the at least one electrical component, and the at least one fuse.

Abstract: An integrated power distribution box including an upper level assembly including a printed circuit board comprising at least one electrical component, a lower housing configured to receive at least a portion of the printed circuit board, an intermediate housing configured to be coupled with at least one fuse, a master fuse electrically coupled to the printed circuit board, a lower level assembly including at least one connector corresponding to at least one of the master fuse, the at least one electrical component, and the at least one fuse.

Abstract: An integrated power distribution box including an upper level assembly including a printed circuit board comprising at least one electrical component, a lower housing configured to receive at least a portion of the printed circuit board, an intermediate housing configured to be coupled with at least one fuse, a master fuse electrically coupled to the printed circuit board, a lower level assembly including at least one connector corresponding to at least one of the master fuse, the at least one electrical component, and the at least one fuse.

Abstract: An electrical junction box for an automotive vehicle. The junction box includes an upper cover and a lower cover. The lower cover may be constructed as a unitary one-piece molded body that defines a plurality of separate terminal cavities. Each of the separate terminal cavities is adapted to receive a single wire terminal without a housing connector that has multiple wire-terminal receptacles. In addition, the junction box may include an electrical circuit board and a busbar between the upper cover and the lower cover.

Abstract: An integrated relay system includes an automotive relay and a terminal interface. The automotive relay includes switching contacts and a casing. The casing at least partially surrounds the switching contacts and includes an aperture. The terminal interface is electrically connected with at least one of the switching contacts and is configured to receive a portion of a fuse. The terminal interface also passes through aperture and extends away from the casing.

Abstract: An electrical junction box for an automotive vehicle. The junction box includes an upper cover and a lower cover. The lower cover may be constructed as a unitary one-piece molded body that defines a plurality of separate terminal cavities. Each of the separate terminal cavities is adapted to receive a single wire terminal without a housing connector that has multiple wire-terminal receptacles. In addition, the junction box may include an electrical circuit board and a busbar between the upper cover and the lower cover.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a power distribution bus bar that includes a first conductive bus bar configured to receive power from a power source. A plurality of stamped finger-like clamping members are integrally formed to the first conductive bus bar and configured to distribute power to a secondary high power bus bar within a power distribution box. The plurality of stamped finger-like clamping members apply a compression force to the secondary high power bus bar for securing the secondary high power bus bar within the power distribution box.

Abstract: In one aspect of the present invention, a power distribution bus bar that includes a first conductive bus bar configured to receive power from a power source. A plurality of stamped finger-like clamping members are integrally formed to the first conductive bus bar and configured to distribute power to a secondary high power bus bar within a power distribution box. The plurality of stamped finger-like clamping members apply a compression force to the secondary high power bus bar for securing the secondary high power bus bar within the power distribution box.

Abstract: A self-contained power distribution device is provided having compliant pins for attachment to mating receptacles of a printed circuit board for use in a vehicle electrical system. An insulative body forms a housing. An electrical switching element is disposed within the housing. A plurality of non-coaxial terminal contacts extend from a lower planar surface of the housing. Each of the plurality of terminal contacts is substantially parallel to one another having exposed portions adapted to be received by the mating receptacles of a printed circuit board. The plurality of terminal contacts is in electrical communication with the switching element. The exposed portion of the plurality of terminal contacts each has a compliance feature that is resilient to deformation when received by the mating receptacles of the printed circuit board. An interference condition occurs between the compliance feature and the mating receptacles.

Abstract: A Power Distribution Boxes (PDBs), such as but not limited to the type employed in vehicles and other devices to distribute power from a primary power source to a number of loads. The PDB may include top-down constructions in so far as the main components are laid one on top of the other. Wires used to distribute energy from a primary source to a number of loads may be connected from an underside of the PDB.

Abstract: A tire pressure sensor assembly is provided for use with a wheel rim including a valve hole. The sensor assembly including a metal valve stem element having a stem base, a stem body, a stem cap end, and an inner stem chamber. A lower sensor housing is rigidly over-molded onto the stem base and forms a sensor storage chamber. A tire pressure sensor element is mounted therein. An outer rubber seal is over-molded onto the stem body and includes an inner retention portion, an outer retention portion, and a retention groove configured to allow the metal valve stem element to be press-fit and retained into the valve hole. A plurality of vent holes are formed spaced around an outer perimeter of the stem base to allow universal orientation within the valve hole.