Abstract: An electronic device includes: a board having a first connector; a housing in which the board is disposed and which has a work opening for allowing external work for the board; and a cable which has an end reaching the board by passing through a path within the housing and has a second connector to be mated with the first connector and disposed at the end. The electronic device further includes a cable holding section provided at an inner wall of the housing and having a slit whose width is smaller than a size of the second connector. The cable holding section holds the cable so that a part of the cable reaches the work opening.

Abstract: Systems and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack, and uninterruptible power supply rack and a plurality of equipment racks. A plurality of power cables are run from the power distribution rack to each of the plurality of equipment racks using power cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks.

Abstract: A cable connection between a first object and a second object includes a cable bundle of one or more cables having a certain length. One end of the cable bundle is fixed to the first object and another end of the bundle is fixed to the second object. A cable bundle holder configured to hold the cable bundle at a certain location along the length of the cable bundle, and a control system configured to control the position of the cable bundle holder with respect to the second object are presented. A control system for cable connection, and a method of reducing the transfer of vibrations from a first object to a second object via a cable connection are presented.

Abstract: There is provided a terminal sealing device that can realize easy change of a protective cover, reduce the number of components used, and be efficiently placed in a small space. A power supply terminal sealing device 10 includes a molded thermoplastic resin member 11 that seals a power supply terminal 13 provided on a surface of a glass plate 16, and a locking hole 12 formed integrally with the molded thermoplastic resin member 11, and the locking hole 12 engages a protective cover 18 that houses the molded thermoplastic resin member 11.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the disclosure relates to a cable management unit having a base section for supporting a plurality of distribution walls. The distribution walls support several ports and can form a contiguous section or several discontinuous segments. A first mounting bracket and a second mounting bracket are integrated with the base section for securing the base to a receiving structure. Some of the distribution walls can be arranged at an angle with relation to each other in order to expand the number of ports that are formed on the base.

Abstract: A structure for clamping the harnesses, enabling the harnesses attached to the substrate or the harnesses around the substrate to be clamped by using parts that have been usually used. An assembly having the structure for clamping the harnesses comprises a circuit board on which parts are mounted on one side thereof; a shielding plate arranged on the other surface side thereof; and an insulating sheet arranged between the other surface of the circuit board and the shielding plate; wherein the harnesses are extending around the circuit board. The insulating sheet forms a clamp protruding outward beyond the circuit board, and the harnesses are engaged with a protruding piece.

Abstract: Aspects of a distribution connecting module for teleconununications and data systems technology include a housing inside of which input and output contacts are arranged to be accessible from the exterior of the housing. The housing is provided with a cavity inside of which at least one printed circuit board is arranged. The input and output contacts are situated on the opposing faces of the housing. The input contacts are provided in the form of at least one connector strip with insulation displacement contacts. The input and output contacts can be detachably connected to the printed circuit board. The connector strip supporting the input contacts is detachably connected to the housing via a front part. When the connection between the front part and the housing is released, the connector strip, which is connected to the front part, is, together with the fork contacts, moved away from the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An equipment cabinet (2) includes an equipment rack (3) for mounting equipment (20), and includes organizational elements for organizing cables within the cabinet. The cables may be organized to reduce impeding airflow to or from the equipment, and/or to reduce unwanted bending of the cables themselves. The organizational elements may include one or more of: a trunk cable (40) including a furcation plug (45) and universal clip (47); a furcation bracket—either vertical (60) or horizontal (80); a termination panel (100); a trunk cable manager (140, 200); and/or an accessory bracket (180). The organizational elements may be used in various combinations with one another, and may be provided in a kit.

Abstract: A combined heat shield and wire-holding structure for a saddle-type vehicle, where the vehicle includes a pair of right and left frame sections extending in a vehicle longitudinal direction, and a fuel tank disposed above the vehicle body frame sections. The combined heat shield and wire-holding structure comprises a heat shield, which is disposed below the fuel tank and which extends between the right and left body frame sections. The combined heat shield and wire-holding structure includes a wire-holding portion which extends in the vehicle longitudinal direction outside of the vehicle body frame, and the wire-holding portion holds a wiring harness routed through an inside portion of the vehicle.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus for mounting a cable management arm to a rack includes a securing piece formed on one side of the cable management arm, and a supporting piece formed on the rack corresponding to the securing piece. The securing piece defines a receiving space therein. A locking tab is arranged on one of the securing piece and the supporting piece. A locking hole is defined in the other of the securing piece and the supporting piece. The supporting piece is received in the receiving space in such a manner that the supporting piece moves in the receiving space from a first position, in which the supporting piece resists against the securing piece to bend the securing piece, to a second position, in which the securing piece rebounds to have the locking tab inserted into the locking hole.

Abstract: A cable management rack is provided within which or upon which a heat-generating device is mountable, and which encompasses a vertical rectangular frame open in a front and a rear of the frame. The rack includes a first upright and a second upright attached to opposite respective lateral sides of a base and a top member, and respective side-facing panels. Each of the panels defines a plurality of vent holes arranged in an array and permit the rack to receive a sideways flow of cooling air into a first side of the rack through one of the vent hole arrays for cooling a heat-generating device mounted between the panels, and permit the rack to discharge a sideways flow of exhaust air through the other vent hole array. Each of the array of vent holes may manifest a honeycomb pattern of vent holes, and each of the vent holes may manifest an hexagonal shape.

Abstract: A longest wiring and a shortest wiring alongside each other among the plurality of wirings are placed. Then, a longest wiring from among remaining wires which have not being placed yet, alongside an outside of a space surrounded by the wirings already placed and on a side of a shorter wiring of the wrings placed at outermost ends are placed. A shortest wiring from among remaining wires which have not placed yet, alongside an outside of a space surrounded by the wirings already placed and on a side of a longer wiring of the wirings placed at outermost ends is placed. These two processes are repeated.

Abstract: A cable management rack for routing cables thereon. The rack has a front side and a rear side. The rack includes a frame, first and second frame-mountable components, each of the components having a plurality of ports configured for receiving an end of one of the cables therein, and a frame-mountable pass-through tray disposed on the frame between the first and second components, the pass-through tray for routing the cables between the front side of the rack and the rear side of the rack.

Abstract: A high-voltage harness routing structure includes: a subframe; a driving power unit; an electric power distribution unit; an electrical auxiliary unit arranged to cause the driving power unit to be sandwiched between the electric power distribution unit and the electrical auxiliary unit; and a high voltage harness connecting the electric power distribution unit with the electrical auxiliary unit in a routing path. In this routing path, the high voltage harness drops from the electric power distribution unit toward the subframe and then extends along the subframe in a vehicle-width direction. The high-voltage harness routing structure further includes a driving power unit mount including a mount main body arranged apart from the subframe to form a space between the mount main body and the subframe; and a protector that covers at least a high-voltage harness's portion extending along the subframe in the vehicle-width direction and interfering with the driving power unit mount.

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 cable management arm assembly includes a frame, a support rail, a first and a second sliding members, a first and a second connectors, and an insertion socket operating in conjunction with slides. The frame slides on the support rail with both ends connected to the insertion socket and the first connector. The sliding members are respectively mounted in the connectors. A locking member is disposed on each of the connectors and the insertion socket to secure them to the slides. A limiting member is provided on the first connector connected to the frame to retain and release the first sliding member, and the limiting member is pushed when the first connector is inserted into the rear end of the outer rail to release the first sliding member for the support rail to move when the slides extend and the front and the rear arms of the frame unfold.

Abstract: An electrical cabinet including an enclosure designed to house a plurality of electrical equipment units, a plurality of electrical cable bundles attached to a face of the enclosure for the electrical connection of the electrical equipment units. The cabinet additionally includes a wiring support including support elements arranged cross-wise whereon electrical cable bundles are assembled, and wherein the wiring support includes fasteners for attachment thereof to the face of the enclosure, the electrical cables being capable of assembly to the wiring support before it is fixed to the enclosure.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution box connection module (1) for telecommunications and data technology, comprising a housing in which externally accessible input and output contacts (10, 20, 30, 40) are arranged for the connection of cables and cores, with the housing having a cavity in which at least one printed circuit board (50) is arranged, with the input and output contacts (10, 20, 30, 40) being arranged on the opposite end faces of the housing, and with the input contacts (10, 20) being associated with one input side and the output contacts (30, 40) being associated with one output side, with the input contacts 10, 20) being in the form of at least two mutually opposite rows of contacts, and the output contacts (30, 40) being in the form of at least one plug connector, with at least two input contacts (10) in the first row and at least two input contacts (20) in the second row being connected to the output contacts (30; 40) in the at least one plug connector, and with the input contacts (10, 20)

Abstract: An apparatus comprising a chassis defining an attachment slot suitable for receiving a first end of an expansion card and a bracket coupled to the chassis, the bracket movable into engagement with the expansion card closer to a second end than the first end when the expansion card is positioned in the attachment slot.

Abstract: A harness routing structure comprises: a battery case that defines an internal space which houses a battery and an electric appliance on a hybrid motor vehicle, and that is formed of a first member; a reinforcement that is provided in the battery case, and that is formed of a second member having a greater strength than the first member and that reinforces the battery case; and a harness routed at a position along the reinforcement.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening and a rear opening. Pivotably mounted within the housing is a tray within the front opening, pivoting about a vertical axis located adjacent a first side of the housing. A cable path is defined along a bottom of the housing along the first side between the cable entry of the tray and the rear opening. A movable plate is positioned adjacent the first side and is movable between a first position defining an upper limit of the cable path when the tray is closed and a second position allowing access to the cable path when the tray is open. The movement of the plate between the first and second positions is actuated by the movement of the tray between the closed and open positions. The present invention further relates to a telecommunications termination panel with a housing including a front opening.

Abstract: Cable retainer implementations of a cable retaining system for use with patch panels and other multiport communication equipment are discussed herein. The cable retainer implementations can be useful for supporting, ordering, and otherwise managing cables coupled to multiport equipment found installed in communication racks or in stand-alone applications. The multiport equipment typically includes patch panels and can include other types of multiport equipment as well including network hubs.

Abstract: An overmolded harness configured to be received in a receiving structure of an engine includes a body having at least one surface, and at least one retainer configured for engagement with the receiving structure. The retainer protrudes from at least one surface. At least one indicator is overmolded with the body and marks the location of the retainer.

Abstract: A cable management system is provided including a rack for holding telecommunications equipment, and a ribcage cable support member along a vertical side of the rack. The ribcage cable support member includes a plurality of forwardly and rearwardly extending ribs. The ribs each include cable retention tabs. A plurality of spools are provided for cable storage on the ribcage cable support member. Holes through the ribcage cable support member allow access between the front and rear portions. An additional rack may be positioned on an opposite side of the ribcage cable support member to the first rack, and two columns of ribs are provided.

Abstract: An apparatus for mounting electrical equipment comprises a frame for carrying electrical equipment, a hinge connected to the frame, and a cable ring connected to the hinge. The cable ring is positioned between the frame and an axis of rotation of the hinge.

Abstract: A cable gland holder includes a base member and a core for holding a plurality of cable glands. In one embodiment, a plate is removably attached to the core. In another embodiment, more than one plate is attached to the core. Each plate has a grooved edge presenting a series of grooves to which cable glands may be attached. The holder may be attached to a vertical or horizontal raceway of a network rack to assist in protecting and organizing the cables within the raceway.

Abstract: A duct work assembly is coupled to an end of an electronics enclosure that houses one or more heat generating devices, such as electronics servers. The duct work assembly includes individual duct guides that each have a deformable end, which is configured to locally deform around the electrical connection lines extending from the rear of one or more electronics servers. The deformable end can be made of bristles, as in a brush, or foam that includes slits and/or holes.

Abstract: Embodiments include methods, apparatus, and systems for a cable strain relief. One embodiment includes a cable strain relief having a body for supporting cables connected to a computer. A bracket and arm connect to the body so the body can rotate to plural different locked positions.

Abstract: A cable management system securing apparatus includes a rack mount. A cable management system securing arm is pivotally coupled to the rack mount and operable to be pivoted and locked in a securing position and a release position. The rack mount may be mounted to an information handling system rack and the cable management system securing arm may be pivoted and locked in the securing position in order to secure a cable management system in the information handling system rack.

Abstract: An idle control system for a vehicle is provided.

Abstract: An improved retainer, apparatus and method for retaining a circuit card are provided, through the use of a circuit card retainer comprising a length of spring wire defining a longitudinal axis of the retainer, lying in a plane of the retainer, and formed to define a wavy section of the retainer having peaks and valleys of the spring wire lying in the plane of the retainer with at least some of the peaks and/or the valleys being offset from the axis of the retainer. Some embodiments include a retainer guide, having a groove therein for properly orienting the wavy section of the retainer with respect to the circuit card.

Abstract: A cable support arm is provided. In one embodiment, the cable support arm includes first and second arm sections that are rotatably coupled one over the other at a hinge structure. In this embodiment, the first and second arm sections include attachment mechanisms configured to couple the arm sections to a respective housing and device. One of the attachment mechanisms of this embodiment may include a mounting base and a mounting bracket that is reversibly coupleable to the mounting base to enable ambidextrous mounting of one of the arm sections to the device.

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 reduced size multiplexer and, in particular, a reduced size SONET multiplexer module is provided for use in a reduced size enclosure. The SONET multiplexer module has electrical and optical connectors on its faceplate to provide ease in access without having to remove the SONET multiplexer from the enclosure. The SONET multiplexer circuit is configured in a standard Type 400 mechanics circuit board arrangement. The SONET multiplexer module therefore can be inserted into an enclosure in a direction opposite to that in which the coaxial connector projects from the face plate, so that the coaxial connector remains freely accessible outside of the enclosure when the SONET multiplexer module is fully loaded into the enclosure. Coaxial cables and optical fibers can thus be easily coupled to the coaxial and optical connectors, respectively, when the SONET multiplexer circuit is fully loaded into the enclosure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rack for telecommunications equipment. The rack includes a frame defining a bay opening sized and shaped for receiving a plurality of jack modules. The rack also includes a first set of cable management brackets that define a first vertical channel arranged and configured for receiving and vertically managing a plurality of cross-connect cables. Each of the cable management brackets includes a pivot portion that is pivotally movable relative to the frame. The pivot portions are pivotally movable between first positions in which the pivot portions extend partially across a front of the bay opening, and second positions in which the pivot portions are generally offset from the front of the bay opening. The present disclosure also relates to a rack for telecommunications equipment that includes rear cable management structure that defines a plurality of vertical channels along a back side of the rack.

Abstract: A cable management device for managing cables extending between a support rack and an object slideable in and out of the support rack includes a support having a stop member and a mounting surface that is removably fastenable to the support rack. A first elongate member extends between a proximal end and a distal end and is pivotably fastened to the support at the proximal end. A second elongate member extends between a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the second elongate member pivotably fastened to the distal end of the first elongate member. The first and second elongate members are movable from a folded position where the elongate members are substantially adjacent each other to an unfolded position, wherein the stop member limits the rotation of the first elongate member between the folded and unfolded positions to about ninety degrees.

Abstract: A cable organization unit includes a housing. A tray is attached to the housing by at least one slide, and is movable between a first position and a second position relative to the housing. A hood is removably secured to the tray. A user may remove the hood from the tray to access adapters attached to a bulkhead on the tray. The tray may include a latch for securing the tray to the housing in the first position, and the hood may be removed from the tray while the tray is in the first or second positions. A retainer is optionally attached to the housing. The retainer includes an adjustable opening which may be reduced in size such that edges of the opening frictionally engage and hold a jacket of a cable passing therethrough.

Abstract: A housing for a computer system includes a conduit operable to protect a communication medium, such as a cable, that couples a peripheral device of the system to processing circuitry of the system. The conduit includes a bottom, a sidewall and a top that together define a passage in which the communication medium may be disposed. The passage includes a first opening and a second opening for allowing the communication medium disposed in the passage to extend through the passage. By disposing all or section of the communication medium in the passage, the conduit reduces the coupler's exposure between the interface of the processing circuitry and a peripheral device coupled to the interface, and thus protects the communication medium and the interface.

Abstract: Systems and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack, and uninterruptible power supply rack and a plurality of equipment racks. A plurality of power cables are run from the power distribution rack to each of the plurality of equipment racks using power cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks. A plurality of data cables run between the plurality of equipment racks using data cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks. The power cable tracks and data cable tracks are designed to be installed on the roofs of the equipment racks without the need for tools.

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 cable tray is provided comprising a housing defining an interior portion, the housing having at least one positioned opening formed therein and also having plural, open ends in communication with the interior portion and the at least one positioned opening for passage of at least one cable therethrough. The housing is adapted to be coupled to at least one external surface, such that at least one of the plural, open ends substantially aligns with at least one open end of a housing of at least one further cable tray.

Abstract: An installation apparatus for installing a wire harness over a fixed structural body and a movable structural body which is slidably provided to the fixed structural body, the installation apparatus includes a case that receives the wire harness such that the wire harness extends in a sliding direction of the movable structural body, and is folded back into a generally U-shape, and a slider that holds a distal end-side portion of the wire harness extending from the folded-back portion toward a distal end of the wire harness, and is slidably supported on the case so as to move in the sliding direction of the movable structural body, and is movable in accordance with a sliding movement of the movable structural body. The case includes an inner face which extends in the sliding direction of the movable structural body. The slider is received within the case, and slides on the inner face of the case so that the slider is guided in the sliding direction of the movable structural body.

Abstract: A bundling apparatus for the organization of electrical wires. The bundling apparatus comprising a body with a first end and a second end, the body being movable from an extended position to a compressed position. The body holding the electrical wires together when the bundling apparatus is in the extended position and the electrical wires being movable when the bundling apparatus is in the compressed position.

Abstract: A cable manager provides horizontal cable management of adjacent patch panels or network equipment on network distribution racks. The cable manager includes a central section and a front cable routing section and is mountable on a network rack. The front cable routing section extends from the front side of the central section and includes a first plurality of spaced fingers. The cable manager can also include a rear cable routing section that includes a second plurality of spaced fingers. The first plurality of spaced fingers and the second plurality of spaced fingers may be sloped to provide hand access. One or more passthrough openings can be provided in the central section to allow routing of cabling from the front section to the rear section. An air dam may be inserted into the passthrough openings to control the flow of cool inlet air. Either or both of the front and rear sections can include a removable cover.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a rack for telecommunications equipment. The rack includes a frame defining a bay opening sized and shaped for receiving a plurality of jack modules. The rack also includes a first set of cable management brackets that define a first vertical channel arranged and configured for receiving and vertically managing a plurality of cross-connect cables. Each of the cable management brackets includes a pivot portion that is pivotally movable relative to the frame. The pivot portions are pivotally movable between first positions in which the pivot portions extend partially across a front of the bay opening, and second positions in which the pivot portions are generally offset from the front of the bay opening. The present disclosure also relates to a rack for telecommunications equipment that includes rear cable management structure that defines a plurality of vertical channels along a back side of the rack.

Abstract: This power unit includes a base plate fixed with an annular coil part, and a slot-shaped insertion hole formed at the base plate and extending in a radiating direction to the annular coil part. After a lead wire of the annular coil part is inserted into the insertion hole from one side of the base plate at which the annular coil part is provided, the lead wire is extended in the radiating direction along the insertion hole. Next, the lead wire is led out to the other side of the base plate. Covers having semicircular shapes in cross section are provided to the ends of the insertion hole.

Abstract: A cable management system for routing cable with respect to electronic equipment. This system has a variety of improvements providing greater flexibility in routing cable to and from the equipment.

Abstract: A cable manager for arranging a plurality of electronic data cables in fixed positions for presentation to corresponding connection positions of an electronic communications connector block, including a plurality of cable guides for securing sections of the cables in spaced apart positions so that they converge at a common location remote from the cable manager.

Abstract: A cable management system provides cable management for a switch chassis configured to receive a plurality of line card units. The cable management system comprises a cable guide arrangement configured to guide each of a plurality of cables from a line card such that the cables extend out from the line card unit and lie substantially within a plane.

Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a first cable management member. A second cable management member is pivotally coupled to the first cable management member such that the first cable management member and the second cable management member are moveable between an extended position and a retracted position, whereby the second cable management member is positioned in a vertically stacked orientation above the first cable management member in the retracted position. The cable management apparatus may be coupled to an information handling system rack in order to manage the cables for an information handling system while using a minimal amount of space behind the information handling system.