Abstract: A power distribution module for a personal recreational vehicle includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an interior and includes a wall having an array of receptacle openings. The receptacle openings are adapted to receive and secure electrical components inside the housing. A distribution harness includes a plurality of electrical conductors and is coupled to the housing wherein the electrical conductors are in electrical communication with the electrical components inside the housing. The power distribution module can optionally include a decal to assist quick and accurate placement of the electrical components during the manufacturing process. A method for producing a personal recreational vehicle having a standardized housing over a range of models. The housing includes a component arrangement guide for locating and installing electrical components.

Abstract: An adaptable power supply for a computer system is provided, including: a power supply case, a power adapter, an input power connector, and a plurality of output connectors fixably mounted to the power supply case, and clustered into at least two clusters for connection to computer system components or subsystems via individual power cables. A method of manufacturing a computer system is also described, including: providing an adaptable power supply having output connectors, and connecting a plurality of computer system components to the power supply output connectors using individual cables. A computer system containing an adaptable power supply is also described.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mounting apparatus for electrical line and plug-in connecting elements for telecommunications and data technology, having at least one front panel (5), which has a supporting structure (12) with side supporting elements (14) and at least one panel (11) with a plurality of receptacles (10) for connecting sockets, with the front panel (5) being formed completely from plastic.

Abstract: A telecommunications terminal module (10) includes the following features. The terminal module (10) includes at least one location (36) for mounting a section (32,34, 64) of a telecommunications rack (12), the mounting location (36) is provided with surfaces (38,40,42) facing said section (32, 34, 64), and the surfaces (38, 40, 42) of said mounting location (36) are configured such that said terminal module (10) can be tilted from the condition as secured to said rack (12) relative to said section (32, 34, 64) about one rim (70) thereof.

Abstract: A voltage controller has an integrated control circuit having a plurality of lead wires, a plurality of connecting terminals, and a terminal holding body holding the terminals such that a portion of each terminal is protruded from a surface of the body so as to be connected with one lead wire. The control circuit controls an output voltage of an alternator by receiving or outputting signals transmitted through the lead wires and the connecting terminals. The protruded terminals are disposed so as to be aligned along a plurality of lines on the surface of the body. Therefore, an on-surface distance between terminals adjacent to each other is sufficiently set at a large value, and the arrangement of the terminals prevents the terminals from being short-circuited.

Abstract: A module which includes a hermetically sealed housing and a terminal block which is integrated with the hermetically sealed housing to provide electrical connection to external devices.

Abstract: In various embodiments, the present disclosure provides a base for a data distribution terminal pedestal that includes a first wall structure interlockingly connectable with a second wall structure such that the base can be assembled absent assembly hardware.

Abstract: A power distribution module for a personal recreational vehicle includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an interior and includes a wall having an array of receptacle openings. The receptacle openings are adapted to receive and secure electrical components inside the housing. A distribution harness includes a plurality of electrical conductors and is coupled to the housing wherein the electrical conductors are in electrical communication with the electrical components inside the housing. The power distribution module can optionally include a decal to assist quick and accurate placement of the electrical components during the manufacturing process. A method for producing a personal recreational vehicle having a standardized housing over a range of models. The housing includes a component arrangement guide for locating and installing electrical components.

Abstract: A power distribution unit (306) may include a power distribution unit frame (310), where the power distribution unit frame has a 2U form factor (312), and where the power distribution unit frame is coupled to mount in an embedded computer frame (102). A plurality of power ingress sites (330) may be coupled to a rear portion (320) of the power distribution unit frame, where each of the plurality of power ingress sites has a current capacity of at least 100 amperes, where each of the plurality of power ingress sites includes an ingress pin (332) coupled to interface with an ingress in-line, hyperboloid radial socket (334), and where the power distribution unit has a current-capacity density of the plurality of power ingress sites of at least 600 amperes per power distribution unit.

Abstract: A communications cable management system includes a support structure and a door assembly. The door assembly includes at least two first latch structures and at least two second latch structures each selectively positionable in a latched position to secure the door body to the support structure. First and second actuators are operable by a user to selectively latch the latch structures such that a door body is secured in a closed position on the support structure, the door body can be removed from the support structure, the door body can be pivoted open about the first pivot axis, or the door body can be pivoted open about a second pivot axis.

Abstract: A card connector adapted for receiving a card, comprises an insulating housing defining a card insertion/ejection direction; a plurality of contacts received in the insulating housing, a shell and an ejector. The shell covers the insulating housing and is formed with a receiving portion. The receiving portion comprises an upper portion, a lower portion opposite to the upper portion and a connecting portion connecting the upper portion and the lower portion. The ejector has a front end received and locked in the receiving portion of the shell.

Abstract: A memory card connector has an insulative housing, a power switch and a plurality of conductive terminals. The power switch is mounted in the insulative housing, to detect a memory card and has a first detecting terminal and a second detecting terminal. The first and second detecting terminals are mounted in the insulative housing. The second detecting terminal selectively contacts the first detecting terminal to supply power to the memory card connector when the memory card is installed in the memory card connector. When the memory card is removed, the power switch cuts the power to the memory card connector to save power.

Abstract: A modular power distribution unit (PDU) for supplying electric power to attached equipment in environments such as data centers, computer rooms, and communication centers, where power requirements for attached equipment may vary. The power distribution unit includes a frame and one or more user-replaceable power modules, which fit into slots in the frame. Each power module provides one of more plug receptacles for attaching equipment to provide power thereto. The power modules are available in a variety of receptacle types, receptacle numbers, and power rating configurations to accommodate various equipment in a particular environment, as needed. The frame includes an internal connector panel for distributing power from a power source to the power modules when they are inserted in the frame. The power modules may be removed, installed, and interchanged in the frame without interrupting power to other power modules or to the power distribution unit.

Abstract: The present invention relates to power supplies, methods of installing power supplies, power distribution systems and methods of installing power distribution systems. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention relates to a power distribution system for receiving AC current from an AC current source and for distributing DC current inside of a computer case.

Abstract: An apparatus for routing and mapping a wiring system includes a wire routing system adapted to facilitate the routing of wires about a structure and a wire labeling system that permits labeling of each wire routed utilizing the wire routing system. The wire routing system includes a 2, 3, 4 module, a standard module, and a master module adapted to receive a connection from a communication service provider and output signals received from the communication service provider to any one of or all of the 2, 3, 4 module, the standard module, and end user devices. The apparatus for routing and mapping a wiring system further includes a wire management panel, whereby the wire labeling system attaches to the wire management panel and includes and a room label section, a wall label section, a box number label section, and a plate identifier label section.

Abstract: The present invention relates to power supplies and methods of installing power supplies.

Abstract: A power distribution module for a personal recreational vehicle includes a housing and a cover. The housing defines an interior and includes a wall having an array of receptacle openings. The receptacle openings are adapted to receive and secure electrical components inside the housing. A distribution harness includes a plurality of electrical conductors and is coupled to the housing wherein the electrical conductors are in electrical communication with the electrical components inside the housing. The power distribution module can optionally include a decal to assist quick and accurate placement of the electrical components during the manufacturing process. A method for producing a personal recreational vehicle having a standardized housing over a range of models. The housing includes a component arrangement guide for locating and installing electrical components.

Abstract: A contact unit described includes a contact plate and a connection plug 4 for an adjusting device. A position sensor is disposed on the contact plate whose electrical contact results over conductor tracks 13 molded into the contact plate. The contact plate 8 further includes contact flags 12 for contacting an electromotor, wherein the contact flags 12 are led outside to a plug 4 over conductor tracks that are injected into the contact plate 8. All conductor tracks are led in a fixed position with respect to one another in a plug inner portion 14, wherein this plug inner portion is produced in one injection process with the contact plate 8, and connection between the contact plate 8 and the plug inner portion results only through the conductor tracks 13.

Abstract: A modular power distribution unit (PDU) for supplying electric power to attached equipment in environments such as data centers, computer rooms, and communication centers, where power requirements for attached equipment may vary. The power distribution unit includes a frame and one or more user-replaceable power modules, which fit into slots in the frame. Each power module provides one of more plug receptacles for attaching equipment to provide power thereto. The power modules are available in a variety of receptacle types, receptacle numbers, and power rating configurations to accommodate various equipment in a particular environment, as needed. The frame includes an internal connector panel for distributing power from a power source to the power modules when they are inserted in the frame. The power modules may be removed, installed, and interchanged in the frame without interrupting power to other power modules or to the power distribution unit.

Abstract: A network sensing assembly is provided that includes an interface configured to receive a plurality of patch cords and a sensor element positioned proximate the interface. A plurality of contacts establish electrical connection to the sensor element when the patch cords are connected to the interface. At least one conductive element is attached to one of the patch cords and the sensor element. The conductive element is configured to couple more than one of the plurality of contacts when one of the patch cords is connected to the interface.

Abstract: A power entry panel for a power conditioner. The power entry panel includes an input terminal block which receives power. The power entry panel includes a mating connection for passing power from the input terminal block to the power conditioner. The mating connection is directly connected and in contact with the input terminal block. An input terminal block for a power entry panel. A method for transferring power.

Abstract: An apparatus for routing and mapping a wiring system includes a wire routing system adapted to facilitate the routing of wires about a structure and a wire labeling system that permits labeling of each wire routed utilizing the wire routing system. The wire routing system includes a 2,3,4 module, a standard module, and a master module adapted to receive a connection from a communication service provider and output signals received from the communication service provider to any one of or all of the 2,3,4 module, the standard module, and end user devices. The apparatus for routing and mapping a wiring system further includes a wire management panel, whereby the wire labeling system attaches to the wire management panel and includes and a room label section, a wall label section, a box number label section, and a plate identifier label section.

Abstract: The subrack has a slot for the terminal strip (4) embodied as a self-supporting, autonomous modular unit. By means of the mirror-image arrangement of the fixing points in the subrack, the terminal strip (4) can be selectively assembled in such a way that external lines coming from the front or back side of the subrack can be connected to connecting components (5) of the terminal strip (4).

Abstract: A power supply structure for high density servers bridging a system end and a power supply end includes a power receiving unit located on the system end, a power transmission unit located on the power supply end, and a conductive connection element connecting the power receiving unit and the power transmission unit through fasteners. The conductive connection element establishes electric connection with the power receiving unit and the power transmission unit through the fasteners so that power supply provided by the power supply end is transmitted from the power transmission unit to the conductive connection element which in turn transmits the power to the system end through the power receiving unit. The power supply structure of the invention may be assembled and installed quickly.

Abstract: A distribution board enabling a watt-hour meter mounted thereon to be easily replaced without interrupting the supply of primary electric power to a consumer's house is disclosed. The distribution board includes a socket terminal block having a plurality of socket terminal connectors, each having a pair of wire-connector terminals and a plug-connector terminal extending from the conjunction portion between the pair of wire-connector terminals, and a power-converting plug having a plurality of plug terminals to be connected to the plug-connector terminals of the socket terminal connectors and connected to each other by plug-connecting wires. Primary electric power from drop wires is directly transmitted to indoor power wires when the power-converting plug is coupled to the socket terminal block to cause the plug terminals to be connected to the plug-connector terminals.

Abstract: A housing for an information processing apparatus includes an apparatus body of a substantially rectangular shape having an inclined face formed thereon, and a panel rigidly attached to the inclined face of the apparatus body, so as to be without play relative to the apparatus body.

Abstract: POTS splitter devices are provided which are externally mounted with respect to digital subscriber loop access multiplexers and remote terminal and central office equipment racks. A cable having in-line sockets for receiving a combination POTS splitter and surge protection device provides POTS-only signals from a customer's premises to channel banks. The cable is connected to a protection panel configured so as not to consume equipment rack space. A multiport enclosure is provided with a multiport POTS splitter and surge plugs to transmit POTS signals from plural telephone lines to line termination equipment, and at least xDSL signals to a DSLAM via a cable. A multiport POTS splitter enclosure is also provided with connectors for externally mounted surge plugs. A protection panel is provided with integrated POTS splitters, xDSL filters and surge plugs to support plural telephone lines.

Abstract: There is disclosed a junction box including a junction box main body, a connector portion, and a cable portion which connects the junction box main body to the connector portion. Terminal connecting portions are formed to extend from opposite side edges of a strip portion of a flexible printed circuit constituting the cable portion in a short direction of the strip portion, and are connected to first to third connecting terminals. The third connecting terminal is connected to a desired connecting terminal connecting portion of a circuit distribution wiring circuit of a joint connector, electricity is conducted through a plurality of circuit portions in a desired circuit mode, and a wiring design freedom degree is enhanced.

Abstract: A power providing device that has a battery, a protective housing a terminal cap, and a fuse on a substrate.

Abstract: An electric component connecting structure including a resin case having a first surface and a second surface, at least one metal bus bar fixed on the first surface of the resin case and having at least one welding projection portion, and at least one electric component mounted on the second surface of the resin case and having at least one lead leg. The at least one lead leg is welded to the at least one welding projection portion of the at least one metal bus bar.

Abstract: All-or-none operation of a series of modular load elements is ensured by routing high and low voltage lines from a power source through opposite nodes positioned at either end of the series of load elements. This arrangement prevents activation of only a portion of the load elements where electrical connection between them is not successfully established.

Abstract: A housing for an information processing apparatus includes an apparatus body of a substantially rectangular shape having an inclined face thereon, and a panel attached to the inclined face of the apparatus body without play.

Abstract: A rear opening of a housing 1 is covered by a first plate member portion 35 of a member 4. Heat generating elements 26 and 31 are mounted on a second plate member portions 36 of the member 4, which are elongated from the first plate member portion 35 and which are positioned in the housing 1, thereby causing the back face of the first plate member portion 35 to face the outside of the housing 1. A support rail attaching portion 38 is disposed on the back face. The first plate member portion 35 is grounded via a DIN rail 34 attached to the portion. Even when the housing is configured by a resin, therefore, heat generated by the heat generating elements in the housing can be efficiently discharged to the outside of the housing, with the result that an electronic device of excellent heat radiating properties is obtained.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for mounting or dismounting a device on a mounting surface, for example, the mounting surface of a rail, a molded clip or the like. The apparatus includes a body. To accommodate attachment of the apparatus to the rail, at least a portion of the body can be movably positioned adjacent to the mounting surface. The apparatus also includes a locating feature connected with the body. The locating feature includes a first position that maintains a position of the body during a manufacturing operation and a second position that allows the body to move between an open position and a closed position, for example, after the manufacturing operation has been completed.

Abstract: Metallic circuit traces disposed on a substrate of a panel and terminated in a high-density in-line array. Each termination comprises a terminal portion of a circuit trace disposed on and extending along a beam defined by the panel, a portion of a resilient compressible electrical conductor disposed in overlying relation to at least an associated part of the terminal portion, and a cradle assembly including a cradle member and a cap ultrasonically welded together in assembly generally within a common plane of joinder spaced from the substrate. The cradle assembly surround portions of the beam, the terminal portion, and the conductor and maintains the conductor under compression and in electrical contacting engagement with the terminal portion to form an electrical termination.

Abstract: A high-insulated stud comprises a first columnar conductive terminal of a first height, a second columnar conductive terminal of a second height lower than the height of the first conductive terminal that is placed in a row with and at a distance from the first conductive terminal, an insulating pedestal, and a first groove open at the top and a second groove intersecting the first groove and shallower than the first groove at the top of the first conductive terminal and a third groove open at the top, which is parallel with the first groove and whose bottom face is almost the same height as the bottom face of the first groove, at the top of the second conductive terminal.

Abstract: An electrical connection box has a first casing part in which is mounted a bus bar laminate, and a second casing part in which a wiring substrate is accommodated. To achieve accurate alignment of projecting tabs of the bus bar laminate with connectors of the wiring substrate during connection of the casing parts, the first casing part has projections and the wiring substrate has recesses which mutually engage before the tabs enter the connectors. Direct alignment is achieved, increasing reliability of the product.

Abstract: A pressure sensor unit which comprises (i) a housing, (ii) pressure sensor members installed therein including a mount, the bottom of which is fixed to the inner base of the housing by means of an adhesive, a sensor chip firmly bonded to the top of the mount, terminals disposed on the inner base of the housing and bonding wires connecting the sensor chip to their respective terminals, and (iii) a sealant filling the housing so that all the pressure sensor members are completely buried therein; with the terminals being covered with a fluorinated polymer-containing composition functioning as adhesive in at least an upper part thereof and with the sealant being a fluorinated polymer-containing gel material, wherein the composition as adhesive is similar in fluorinated polymer to the gel material.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit comprising a functional block 500 which includes macrocells 510 to 513. A macrocell 510 is connected to four input-output terminals 530 to 533 on four sides of an outline of the functional block 500 via a multi-layer wiring 580. Another functional block to be connected to this macrocell 510 is placed in any position upward, downward, left, or right of the functional block 500, whereas one input terminal located closest to the other functional block is selected as an effective terminal among four input-output terminals 530 to 533. Two of the functional blocks are connected only via this effective terminal. The other input-output terminals remain as dummy terminals. It is possible to reduce detouring routing among functional blocks by providing the semiconductor integrated circuit with the functional block 500 having such a configuration.

Abstract: A pre-wiring device creating a logic function such as an inverter function or a star-delta start function between at least two multi-pole contactors located side by side and used particularly in electrical control equipment of motors. A same pre-wiring device allows connections to be made in an identical way to several sizes of contactors which reduces accordingly the number of different terminal bars to be designed and manufactured. According to a characteristic of the invention, this pre-wiring device includes an upstream pre-wiring terminal bar 30 fitted with metal pins 31 to be inserted into the upstream wiring terminal blocks 11 of the contactors. The pre-wiring device also includes a downstream pre-wiring terminal bar.

Abstract: A modular distributing frame for supporting telephone connector blocks for single person front jumper administration. The connector blocks are mounted in vertical columns having vertical troughs on both sides. Horizontal troughs are located at the top, bottom and an intermediate location while being in the same plane as the vertical troughs.

Abstract: A resin case and a metal bus bar fixed on the resin case are provided. In the bus bar, a welding projection is formed to be welded to a lead leg of each of a plurality of electric components. By welding the welding projection with the electric-component lead leg, electric connection is made between the electric component and the bus bar.

Abstract: A module with electronic components mounted on a carrier and electrically interconnected in accordance with a predefined circuit. Such a module, distinguished by particular variability, ease of assembly, compactness and applicability for high currents, is characterized in that the carrier is an injection molded plastic part (1), into which flat connectors (3) for receiving the components may be inserted.

Abstract: To prevent lightning from destroying equipment in a housing structure, a shield structure is built within the housing structure for enclosing electrical conductors that may allow surge currents to be routed into the housing structure. The shielding structure is constructed of ferrous or non-ferrous metal and preferably of the same material as that of the ground plane of the housing structure to which the electrical conductors are mounted. A terminal cover strip for enhancing efficient grounding is also disclosed.

Abstract: A module with electronic components mounted on a carrier and electrically interconnected in accordance with a predefined circuit. Such a module, distinguished by particular variability, ease of assembly, compactness and applicability for high currents, is characterized in that the carrier is an injection molded plastic part (1), into which flat connectors (3) for receiving the components may be inserted.

Abstract: A telecommunications power distribution circuit board carries a fuse holder for a plurality of GMT fuses through which power is supplied to connectors on a terminal block. Power is supplied to the fuses through a distribution circuit on the board by way of bullet connectors that are attached to the circuit board and plug into holes in a power supply bus bar.

Abstract: An elevated neutral base for switches forming an open space for positioning of insulated electric wires.

Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a bracket member and a cable guide member fastened to the bracket member. The bracket member includes a stem portion and a body portion for fastening to a cabinet for housing a plurality of electronic modules. The cable guide member includes a flange portion and a shelf portion having a surface. The flange portion is angled with respect to the surface of the shelf portion to allow a plurality of cables to contact the surface of the shelf portion to route the plurality of cables within the cabinet.

Abstract: A distributor including a plurality of connection points interconnected by jumpers. The distributor further includes: cable terminations each of which is provided with a plurality of connection strips, each strip being designed to receive one or more connector elements constituting the connection points; a central hub; and around the central hub, fixing means for individually connecting the cable terminations, where the cable terminations and the fixing means are organized so that the connections strips of each cable termination are disposed radially relative to the hub when the cable termination is put into place, and so that all of the jumpers can present substantially the same length and can pass from one connection point to another connection point by begin laid in part over the hub.

Abstract: A variety of improved substrate structures and substrate fabrication techniques for use in integrated circuit packaging are described. In one aspect, a substrate strip fabrication technique that facilitates strip testing of the dice mounted thereon is described. The described technique works well even when landings on the substrate are electrolytically plated. In a preferred embodiment, the substrate is formed in a manner that facilitates the use of non-stick detection during wire bonding. In a distinct aspect of the invention the substrate strip has a plurality of distinct molding area tiles that each have a two dimensional array of substrate segments formed thereon. The substrate segments each have a die attach area, a plurality of landing one surface and a plurality of contact pads on the other. The contact pads are positioned substantially across from the landings and are electrically connected thereto by associated vias.