Abstract: A device plate for mounting a communications device to a raceway defining a wireway, the device plate including a base having first and second opposing sides and defining an opening therethrough for providing access to the wireway when the device plate is attached to the raceway. The device plate being attachable to the raceway such that the first side of the base faces the wireway. The device plate includes a coupler support extending generally perpendicular from the first side of the base adjacent the opening therein such that the coupler support extends into the wireway when the base is attached to the raceway. The coupler support adapted for mounting a coupler thereto. The device plate further including means for attaching the base to the raceway and means for mounting a communications device to the second side of the base.

Abstract: A raceway construction with an antislipping cover, specifically designed for holding cables, pipes and the like, a section member including a bottom wall and two sidewalls, which can be closed by a cover, and being characterized in that said raceway construction further includes interference means between the edges of the sidewalls and the cover, adapted to prevent the cover from slipping with respect to the edges of the sidewalls.

Abstract: The invention relates to a voltage source converter system, and includes a plane parallel bus bar assembly having conductor bars closely related for reducing induced voltage in the assembly. Each gap that is formed between adjacent conductor bars is completely filled by a polymer insulator which is formed for providing complete freedom of access to fully exposed external sides of the bus bar assembly. The invention also relates to a molded, single piece polymer insulator including an elongate rib member of continuous height and thickness, and elongate wing members angularly extended from each longitudinal periphery of the rib member.

Abstract: Internal and external elbow base fittings have longer sides or legs that can be selectively severed at lines of weakening to make up the raceway base. The offset assembly also includes cover components that snap onto these elbow base fittings, and may match the perimeter raceway system with which the offset assembly is used.

Abstract: Cornice Molding raceway including a generally U-shaped base and reversible cover that can be used to expose differently shaped surfaces to allow different design variations for the installer.

Abstract: An extendable channel unit such as molding unit (21) has a pair of telescopically arranged relatively extendable conduits (55, 75) with a conductor (22) interconnected in conductive relation between the conduits, with an intermediate section (137) of the conductor effective to accommodate the relative extension of the conduits. The intermediate section may include a sinuous configuration (133) or expandable coils (139). The channel unit may be installed along a wall (145) or other surface for decoratively covering the installation of the conductor for connection with an operated device (153). The channel unit may be installed into a ramp (163) when installed along a floor, such as within a doorway (171).

Abstract: In a two piece metal raceway having snap-in cover segments that engage marginal edges of the base, a gap between adjacent cover segments is fitted with a stamped device bracket including rearwardly bent end portions with angled tap and bottom edges that are snapped into the base. This device bracket lies in the same plane as the cover segments so a cover plate can overlap these raceway cover segments. The resulting assembly lends itself to considerable time savings for the installer.

Abstract: A raceway system is disclosed. The raceway system includes a first office furniture panel and a second office furniture panel angularly positioned relative to the first office furniture panel, a base cap mountable to the first office furniture panel and the second office furniture panel, at least one corner raceway section positionable adjacent the base cap, and a cover securable to the base cap. The base cap has at least one aperture for wiring to pass therethrough. The corner raceway section has a channel extending axially therethrough, and the corner raceway section allows the wiring to pass vertically through the aperture and the channel.

Abstract: A modular raceway system for any combination of high voltage power lines and low voltage data communication lines uses a combination hinge-latch cover member and a single piece base member. The system incorporates an elliptical profile and eliminates conventional sidewalls, and presents the hinge-latch mechanism to releasably secure a cover member in a snap-lock manner to the base member.

Abstract: A raceway system is disclosed. The raceway system includes a base cap mountable to a top surface of an office furniture panel, at least one horizontal raceway section positionable adjacent the base cap, at least one corner raceway section positionable adjacent the base cap, and a cover securable to the base cap. The base cap has at least one aperture for wiring to pass therethrough. The corner raceway section has a channel extending axially therethrough, and the corner raceway section allows the wiring to pass vertically through the aperture and the channel.

Abstract: Connecting bars for electrical appliances and devices, for different nominal currents, are configured in such a way that they are hollow. They may have only one or more than one cavity. The connecting bars have the same outer cross section for all current intensities, have different wall thicknesses, and consequently have differently sized cavities, for different current intensities. Consequently, the lead-through openings for the connecting bars in the respective switch housings of a type series can all be configured identically, corresponding to the dimensions for the connecting bars of the maximum current intensity.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to support members for assemblies of conductors, conduits, or other means of conveying energy, gases, or liquids. The invention has a series of non-interlocking solids disposed along the length of a flexible base material. The non-interlocking solids have motion-limiting portions that contact similar portions on adjacent solids to restrict the movement of the support member in one direction, while permitting the support member to curve or bend in an opposite direction. The invention is also directed to assemblies incorporating the support members.

Abstract: The invention concerns a power supply rail consisting of a profiled section (30) comprising two legs each for receiving a conducting strip (10, 20) provided with contacts at regular intervals. The invention also concerns a method for making a such a rail, which consists in: simultaneously sliding two conducting strips along the legs of the profiled section; determining the spacing A between the electrical contacts (12) of the first strip and those (22) of the second strip, depending on the dimensions of the current consuming elements used; and in fastening the conducting strips into the profiled section.

Abstract: A removable tube within each junction box interconnecting conduit pipes thereby providing a travel-smooth path for fish tapes through a junction box. Each guide tube has a ring near each end providing an insertion limit into a conduit. Each tube has a perforated score line along its length for easy removal after wire installation.

Abstract: A wire harness 10 includes sharable housings Ha to Hg which enable insertion of terminals either insulation displacement terminals Ta and crimp terminals Tb; a first sub-harness formed by inserting the insulation displacement terminals Ta into the sharable housings Ha to Hg; a second sub-harness 10b formed in the same manner as the first sub-harness 10a; and an after-insertion electric wire WR having the crimp terminals Tb crimped at both ends. The crimp terminals Tb of the after-insertion electric wire WR is inserted into a sharable housing H, thereby connecting the sub-harnesses 10a and 10b. The crimp terminals Tb are used for only terminal hardware to be connected to the after-insertion electric wire WR which requires adhesion strength between an electric wire and terminal hardware. The majority of remaining terminal hardware pieces are embodied as the insulation displacement terminals Ta.

Abstract: The trunking accessory makes up trunking including two or more juxtaposed lengths with different heights each including a base section with two parallel lateral flanges. The accessory includes two or more cheeks adapted to be attached to the lateral flanges, and each cheek includes members for mounting a length of cover section that extend along a line with two or more opposite curves to establish continuity between members for mounting a length of cover section situated at two different heights.

Abstract: A system for installing wiring and cable in new and existing buildings has a tray member which will be coupled to a bottom section of a wall and run a length of the wall. A plurality of perforated knock-outs are located in an interior section of the tray member. A plurality of retaining clips are coupled to the interior section of the tray member. At least one electrical box is coupled to the tray member. An electrical accessory is coupled to the electrical box. A cover is coupled to the tray member for covering the wiring and the cables in the system. A face plate is coupled to the electrical box which mounts flush to and matches the cover.

Abstract: A wire harness has a trunk line, a branch line and a wire tie member. The trunk line includes a bundle of wires. The branch line branches from the trunk line at a branch portion, and has at least one wire. The wire tie member has a tie strap and a buckle. A non-tying portion of the tie strap passes through and extends beyond the buckle. A tying portion of the tie strap encircles and holds the bundle of wires of the trunk line adjacent the branch portion. The branch line is disposed along and is tightly secured to the non-tying portion of the strap. The non-tying portion supports the branch line in a predetermined routing orientation.

Abstract: A flexible harness wrap for protecting bundles or cables laid therein is disclosed. The harness wrap includes a first row having a first plurality of slots and a second row having a second plurality of slots. A method of making a flexible harness wrap for protecting bundles or cables laid therein is also disclosed.

Abstract: Housing is provided for electronic circuitry that monitors the operation of a compressor. The housing includes a module containing the electrical circuitry as well as electrical connectors that connected the circuitry to external wiring. The module is mounted to an external housing member. The wiring inserts through an opening in the external housing member before being connect to the electrical connectors associated with the electronic module. Further openings in the housing member receive conduits carrying further wiring. The conduits extend outwardly from the housing member so as to allow the wiring in the conduits to be supported for an appreciable distance from the housing. A removable housing member is connected to the aforementioned housing member so as to cover the wiring connected to the electrical connectors associated with the electronic module.

Abstract: By providing two integrated components, an outer housing and an inner sleeve member, with the inner sleeve member being securely mounted to the outer housing in a manner which prevents its separation from the housing, an efficient, easily manufactured and assembled cable connector is realized. In the preferred embodiment, the inner sleeve member is press fitted into the housing in order to provide the desired secure, integrated affixation of these components. Furthermore, the inner sleeve member is constructed in a generally hollow cylindrical shape with at least two arm members integrally formed therewith, each of which angularly slopes inwardly from the cylindrical wall of the sleeve member, and comprises a distal end portion which is angularly disposed relative to the arm member in at least one direction and preferably in two directions.

Abstract: An assembly for cable conduits of a piece of workstation furniture having a plurality of different profile sections which can be inserted into one another, which have essentially planar outer sides, and which support connecting elements or connecting grooves, the elements or grooves being formed on the inner sides. The assembly has four different profile sections including a curved wall profile section, a side wall profile section, a wall termination profile section, and a cover profile section which can be inserted into one another to form different cable conduit structures using simple insertion elements.

Abstract: A modular communication system, particularly for interior space-dividing wall panels which are serially-connected together to define a plurality of adjacent workstations. The modular communication system is defined by a plurality of prefabricated modules, one of which is an elongate main distribution module mountable within a raceway which extends horizontally longitudinally of the panel. This elongate main distribution module, in one embodiment, has a length which approximately corresponds to the panel length, and has terminals or connectors at opposite ends so that a plurality of main distribution modules can be serially-connected to extend along a plurality of serially-connected panels. The main communication modules define a plurality of telecommunication links (i.e., paths), with each link preferably being defined by eight conductors (i.e., four pairs).

Abstract: An exterior lighting system for providing permanent installation of external lighting for structures. The exterior lighting system includes a base portion adapted for affixing to a structure, a front portion coupled to the base portion and a lamp coupled to the base portion.

Abstract: An insulative housing including suspension members for attaching it to a support by means of which equipment can be attached to the base section of trunking and a shroud which surrounds the equipment attached to the support, at a distance therefrom. The shroud has a side wall. The suspension members have attachment members at two or more different levels and, over at least a part of the perimeter of the shroud, at least the top portion of the side wall of the shroud is removable. Applications include electrical equipment housings.

Abstract: An end cap for closing one end of trunking, the end cap having a closure part for closing an interior space of the trunking and a fixing part for fixing it to a back of a base section of the trunking. The closure and fixing parts are connected together by a connecting part. The connecting part constitutes an elastic coupling which allows the closure part to move relative to the fixing part.

Abstract: An electrical tap connector having first and second housings fitted about a conductor and held together by clips to establish contact pressure between a conductive strap and the conductor.

Abstract: A power column providing a conduit for power and communications wiring in a building includes a column structure having electrical power outlets and video data modules (VDMs) accessible on opposite flat end faces of the column structure. An isolated electrical raceway within the column structure includes the electrical outlets. The column structure is pre-wired electrically with wiring that extends through the raceway to the top end of the structure. Pre-wiring allows the column to be installed and then connected to an electrical supply after installation.

Abstract: Electrical wiring trunking includes at least first and second cable running compartments extending parallel to each other in a general lengthwise direction of the trunking and separated from each other by a fixed insulative partition. The partition includes at least one communication opening between the first and second compartments. An electrical insulation box has a lateral wall with a lateral access opening mounted in the first compartment so that its lateral access opening coincides with the communication opening. The space inside the box forms an extension of the second compartment into the first compartment which is electrically insulated from the first compartment and receives an electrical accessory to be connected to electrical cables running in the second compartment.

Abstract: A wall panel assembly for use in an office environment includes a wireway which is attached to a wall panel. The wireway includes two side walls, a top wall, a bottom wall and a raceway defining a conduit for electrical power conductors. The raceway is positioned between the side walls and extends between and interconnects the top wall and the bottom wall. The raceway structurally supports the wireway.

Abstract: A wall panel assembly for use in an office environment includes a wireway which is attached to a wall panel. The wireway includes two side walls, a top wall, a bottom wall and a raceway defining a conduit for electrical power conductors. The raceway is positioned between the side walls and extends between and interconnects the top wall and the bottom wall. The raceway structurally supports the wireway.

Abstract: A sectionalized electrical distribution feeder system for carrying electrical power from a source point to a use point or a distribution point. Each section of the distribution system includes a cylindrical enclosure capable of being easily cut with a handsaw. The enclosure also provides support and protection from physical damage to a plurality of electrical conductors that are disposed within the enclosure. The conductors are held firmly in place by a continuous electrically insulating support that snugly fits inside the enclosure. Each conductor can be easily cut with a metal cutting hand saw, and is enclosed in an electrically insulating sheath, a portion of which can be removed from a newly cut end to provide a contact surface. A joint connecting member is provided for electrically connecting the conductors of adjacent sections of the electrical distribution feeder system.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multifunctional conduit acting as a structural member, an attaching member, and a conduit duct. A base of the conduit has the strength and rigidity required as the structural member, has on its bottom surface at least one fitting groove for interconnection with other members and on its top surface standerdized rails to which various devices can be attached, and has outside each wall of the rail an attachment section to which a cover is attached. Said cover has on each of its right and left sidewalls first engagement section which is engaged with the attachment section of the base and second engagement section which is engaged with the wall of the rail.

Abstract: An elbow for changing the run direction of a pre-bussed rigid conduit electrical distribution system. The elbow has a number of individually insulated electrical conductors each of which is formed to a predetermined angle. The conductors are enclosed within a hollow housing which is formed to the same predetermined angle such that it will enclose the electrical conductors. A uniform and continuous support is provided for that portion of each electrical conductor which is enclosed within the housing.

Abstract: An adapter, mateable between two electrical connectors, has a shell with an internal chamber, and electrically-conductive socket assemblies extending through the chamber. The chamber has a vent to the external environment. A piston in the end of each of the socket assemblies is moveable between an extended position and a depressed position. Each socket assembly has one or more socket assembly vents. A flexible bladder within the chamber, filled with dielectric fluid, encases a portion of each socket assembly in which the socket assembly vents are located. The chamber vent allows communication of fluid between the chamber and the external environment. One end of each socket assembly has a contact that is engageable with a respective contact of the first electrical connector, and the other end of each socket assembly has a contact that is engageable with a respective contact of the second connector.

Abstract: Manufacture of electrical trunking containing, in a metal enclosure, a set of parallel electrical conductors supported at regular intervals on insulative contact blocks. A single sheet metal blank is bent and crimped to produce a tubular profile with joined edges 27, 28, the conductor assembly 31 is then slid into the tube and each support contact block 30 is centered in a respective branch opening 18 using a tool inserted through the opening. The contact block is clamped against the opening by an elastic expansion device.

Abstract: A modular lighting display system having an outlet track is provided. The outlet track includes a pair of sidewalls and a dividing wall having a first terminal end and a second terminal end. The dividing wall is located between the pair of sidewalls and extends from the first terminal end to the second terminal end of the outlet track. The dividing wall thereby defines a raceway portion and an outlet portion. The raceway portion and the outlet portion each have an open section. Electrical outlets are disposed along a length of the outlet portion of the outlet track. A pair of rails constructed and arranged at the open section of both the raceway portion and the outlet portion is provided. The modular lighting display system also has a fixture display bracket having at least one mounting tab constructed to span the open section of the outlet portion so that the bracket is supported on the pair of rails at the open section of the outlet portion.

Abstract: A kit and method is applied to industrial curling iron heating stations in order to extend their useful service lifetime. These stations, as normally manufactured, contain low temperature 120 VAC internal wiring which tends to crystallize and short out when subjected to daily use. The invention comprises a thermally conductive threaded tube attached to the heating station base, high temperature wires which replace the low temperature 120 VAC internal wiring of the station, and a 120 VAC socket which connects to the wires and is attached to the tube. The low temperature wiring is then connected to a retrofit 120 VAC plug, which mates with the retrofit 120 VAC socket. After the retrofit operation is complete, the station useful life is no longer limited by heat induced degradation of the low temperature 120 VAC wiring.

Abstract: A composite rotary joint for both fluid and electrical connections particularly suitable for application with a rotary table. The rotary joint provides a substantially more compact and serviceable arrangement than existing rotary joints.

Abstract: A sectionalized electrical distribution feeder system for carrying electrical power from a source point to a use point or a distribution point. Each section of the distribution system includes a substantially cylindrical enclosure capable of being easily cut with a hand saw. The enclosure also provides support and protection from physical damage to a plurality of electrical conductors which are disposed within the enclosure. The conductors are held firmly in place by a number of electrically insulating supports which snugly fit inside the enclosure. Each conductor can be easily cut with a metal cutting hand saw, and is enclosed in an electrically insulating sheath which can be removed from a newly cut end to provide a contact surface. A joint connecting member is provided for electrically connecting the conductors of adjacent sections of the electrical distribution feeder system. A joint cover connects the two adjacent enclosures together and provides additional protection for the joint connecting member.

Abstract: The present invention involves an electrical or electronic communication signal distribution system which is uniquely designed to cooperate with or interfit into the interior of a typical modular office panel. The system can be considered to have three key interacting and cooperating elements; a removable casing, a complementary raceway, and electrical or electronic wire signal distribution system incorporated into the channel. The system typically provides electrical or electronic wire communication signals to a variety of computers and communication devices such as telephones and facsimile machines. Other aspects of the invention include a panel, such as a modular office partition, or a power pole, into which the system fits, or with which it cooperatively operates; and apparatus comprising the combination of the panel and system.

Abstract: Optical fibers are embedded within the center portions of the male and the female elements of the connector. The tail ends of the embedded optical fibers exit the male and female elements on corresponding side portions thereof. The one ends of the optical fibers are disposed such that when the male and female elements are mated to establish electrical contact, the other ends of the optical fibers embedded within each element become properly aligned and are brought into contact thereby providing a path for a light signal to pass between them. A light source applied to one of the tail ends of the optical fibers exiting either of the electrically connected elements will then pass to the tail end of the optical fiber exiting the other element, thereby evidencing that the electrical connection between the elements is good.

Abstract: A system for integrating and modularizing wiring within a building is disclosed. A unitized destination terminal integrates a diverse assortment of communication connectivity needs with power distribution. The terminal mounts near a work surface in each one of a multiplicity of work areas within a building. An integrated communication cable transports a variety of different communication circuits away from the work areas toward a common communication distribution area. The integrated cable is routed through an integrated raceway, which manages the placement and housing of communication systems as a unit that additionally includes power distribution systems. Cabinets at the common communication distribution area and at a central connectivity area for the building terminate communication cabling at a variety of socket connectors. The central connectivity area couples to PBX, mainframe computer controllers, or other connectivity devices.

Abstract: A modular element for an electrical power distribution ducting has an elongated box section structure. Inside the box section structure conducting electrical power distribution bars are arranged. Lateral access can be gained to the bars through distribution openings in the box section structure. At least some of the openings are protected by a closing-off protective device in the absence of a tapping. The box section structure is composed of two beam members each having two longitudinal grooves into which the respective longitudinal edges of two pre-shaped strips having a U-shaped cross section engage elastically. The edges are fixedly retained inside the longitudinal grooves of the beam members. One of the beam members optionally carries bus bars for low current power distribution.

Abstract: A Utility Raceway for modular walls, fixed walls, and modular fixed or moveable partitions. The Utility Raceway is comprised of multiple compartments where electrical, data, and communication devices and device mounting brackets can be mounted on both sides of the raceway. The configuration of the Utility Raceway is I beam. Compartments can be added or deleted. Holecuts can be provided in the center structure of the I beam so that access can be made from one compartment to another. This will increase the capacity of said Utility Raceway making it easier for fiber optic cable to be used because of crucial bending requirements of said fiber optic cable. Said Utility Raceway can use existing manufacture's electrical, data and communication device mounting brackets and device plates. Said Utility Raceway can be metallic or non-metallic. It can use metallic or non-metallic electrical, data and communication device plates and mounting brackets or any combination thereof.

Abstract: A protective casing for preventing any accidental introduction of metal parts into a column containing an array of electric distribution busbars is made up of two identical insulating half-casings (3) coupled together by interengagement of external engagement regions (18A, 20A, 22A, 24A) and of internal engagement regions (18B, 20B, 22B, 24B) up to a mutual coupling position which is variable according to the dimension of the busbars. The busbars are inserted in housings (29, 30) and pass through recesses (9A, 11A, 11B, 9B, 13) in the lateral walls of the casing. Fixing bolts extending between the busbars are surrounded by insulating sleeves (21) formed by interpenetrating outer and inner tongues (23 and 25) separated by slits (36). The sleeves (21) are made integral with the half-casings by molding of plastic material.

Abstract: A system for integrating and modularizing wiring within a building is disclosed. A unitized destination terminal integrates a diverse assortment of communication connectivity needs with power distribution. The terminal mounts near a work surface in each one of a multiplicity of work areas within a building. An integrated communication cable transports a variety of different communication circuits away from the work areas toward a common communication distribution area. The integrated cable is routed through an integrated raceway, which manages the placement and housing of communication systems as a unit that additionally includes power distribution systems. Cabinets at the common comunication distribution area and at a central connectivity area for the building terminate communication cabling at a variety of socket connectors. The central connectivity area couples to PBX, mainframe computer controllers, or other connectivity devices.

Abstract: A prewired electrical distribution system of the type which may be fixed to and extend along a surface such as wall for distributing electrical energy is disclosed. The system employs relatively rigid conductor carrying members of various lengths interconnected by substantially identical relatively rigid couplers and may be easily and quickly assembled. Each of the relatively rigid conductor carrying members includes an elongated channel of relatively uniform cross-section throughout its extent with that channel being longitudinally divided into at least two separate raceways, one for receiving power carrying conductors and the other for receiving communication wiring. The channel is formed from two joinable, typically extruded plastic members, and one metal formed member adapted to be fastened, as by screws, to a wall or other surface.

Abstract: The disclosed electrical apparatus involves multiple poles of an electrical device which bear links for plug-in connection to a set of three-phase bus bars; the links for the three spaced-apart bus bars are shaped and proportioned alike.

Abstract: A current bar arrangement includes a flat, two-wire, flexible cable (2) provided with a rubber-like insulation (2.3). The cable has a plurality of holes (2.4) stamped in the insulation at a mutual distance between the two wires (2.1, 2.2). The two wires are laid bare in each case for a short distance. The current bar arrangement also has a cable channel (1) substantially form-stable in the lengthwise direction and substantially U-shaped in profile for receiving and holding the cable. The current bar arrangement is very versatile and variable in use, but especially in low-voltage halogen lighting systems. It is distinguished by an especially simple technical construction and, associated with this, by a very low production cost.