Abstract: An apparatus for electrically connecting a first laminated multi-phase busbar to a second laminated multi-phase busbar, each of the first and second laminated multi-phase busbars including a plurality of conducting layers and insulating layers which are arranged between the conducting layers and the conducting layers of the first laminated multi-phase busbar projecting from the insulating layers thereof, forming a first lateral connecting portion with first contact surfaces, and the conducting layers of the second laminated multi-phase busbar projecting from the insulating layers thereof, forming a second lateral connecting portion with second contact surfaces, the apparatus including: a bridging element which includes a plurality of laminated insulating layers and conducting layers having contact surfaces for contacting associated contact surfaces of the first and second lateral connecting portions of the first and second busbar; a first clamping arrangement having clamping plates for mechanically contacting

Abstract: A restraining device, such as a bolt, pin, or latch, removably secures a connector sleeve to a U-bolt, such as a tow-rope-eyelet on the bow of a boat hull. The connector sleeve is machined with an internal cavity having surfaces and dimension that correspond to outer surfaces of the U-bolt. The sleeve contains holes through which the restraining device passes after the sleeve has been slid over the U-bolt such that the restraining device, while installed, prevents the sleeve from sliding back off of the U-bolt. The sleeve also includes accessory mount holes to receive restraining devices that attach an accessory, such as a ladder, to the sleeve and thus to the boat via the sleeve that has been secured thereto. The sleeve may provide for set screws to snug the sleeve to the U-bolt if clearance exists between surfaces of the cavity and the U-bolt.

Abstract: An electrical connector configured to control a compression force applied to a core is disclosed. The electrical connector includes a body having a tubular shape, a centerline extending along a longitudinal direction of the body, and an opening extending along the centerline from an outer surface of the body to the center cavity. The body includes a center cavity configured to receive and encase the core. The centerline defines a first portion and a second portion such that the first portion includes a bore hole configured to receive a bolt and the second portion includes a tap hole with a tapered threaded portion configured to receive a screw portion of the bolt. The tap hole is aligned with the bore hole so that the bolt may connect the bore hole and the tap hole to close the opening.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector includes a first mounting portion. The electrical connector further includes a first clamping portion coupled to the first mounting portion. The first clamping portion has a first coupling tab and a second coupling tab. The first and second coupling tabs define a first gap. The first and second coupling tabs are configured to form an electrical connection with the first busbar in the first gap.

Abstract: An electric motor having an integrally formed bonding apparatus that allows an installer to quickly and efficiently bond the electric motor to a bonding grid of a bonding area. A fastener having a head is inserted into an aperture of the housing of the electric motor such that a bonding conductor is captured between the housing and the head. The bonding conductor is electrically coupled to the housing via direct contact between the bonding conductor and the housing and/or via indirect contact through the fastener. An integrally formed surface of the housing prevents the bonding conductor from moving out from under the head.

Abstract: A universal ground clamp for connecting a ground wire to a grounding electrode of various diameters having a thin insulating layer without damaging the grounding electrode. The universal ground clamp having an elongated strap that wraps and is secured around the grounding electrode. A first end of the strap has an abrasive outer surface. A fastener frictionally engages against the first end in a direction normal to the grounding electrode, causing the abrasive outer surface to intimately contact the grounding electrode. In a preferred embodiment, the universal ground clamp further comprises a U-shaped bracket which has a first leg having an opening registered with a threaded opening of a second leg. A second end of the strap has a plurality of longitudinally spaced apertures, one of which is aligned between the openings of the first and second legs. A bolt is threadably couplable with the threaded opening and passable through an aperture of the second end of the strap and the opening of the first leg.

Abstract: An electrical wedge connector having a shell, a wedge assembly, seals and cushions. The wedge assembly has a dielectric frame and electrically conductive bars. The seals are mounted around the outer ends of the bars. The cushions are positioned between the conductors and the shell. When the wedge connector connects the two conductors the bars electrically connect the conductors in a sealed electrical connection.

Abstract: An electrical grounding connector comprising a U-bolt, an upper clamp part and a lower clamp part. The upper clamp part is connected to the U-bolt to clamp a floor pedestal therebetween. The lower clamp part is connected to the U-bolt to clamp a conductor between the upper and lower clamp parts. The upper clamp part has a plurality of barbs therein to penetrate through paint on the floor pedestal. The barbs are formed by piercing into a pedestal contact surface of the upper clamp part at an acute angle to the surface.

Abstract: An improved conductor clamp adapted to securely clamp conductors having various sized diameters. The clamp includes a first pair of generally rectangular bar clamping members movable in a first direction toward each other and in an opposite direction away from each other. Each of the first pair of clamping members has a generally V-shaped groove extending the length of the member with a contact area extending therefrom. A third clamping member is positioned intermediate the first pair of clamping members. The third clamping member includes a tail portion and a head portion having a conductor contact portion.

Abstract: A grounding block is provided for engaging at least one continuous coaxial cable. The grounding block includes an electrically conductive base member having an upper surface, a lower surface, a front surface and a rear surface. The upper surface of the base member includes a hemicylindrical trough extending between the front surface and the rear surface of the base member. The hemicylindrical trough includes a first enlarged radius portion disposed adjacent to the front surface, a second enlarged radius portion disposed adjacent to the rear surface, and reduced radius portion extending between the first and second enlarged radius portion. A corresponding electrically conductive cap member is also provided. A fastener is provided for fastening together the cap member and the base member to align the hemicylindrical troughs of the base member and the cap member to form a cylindrical bore extending between the front surfaces of the base and cap members, and the rear surfaces of the base and cap members.

Abstract: A tension clamp adapted for mounting electrical and communications cables is provided. A flexible elongated C-shaped bail member is connected to a first clamp body portion on one end and a second clamp body portion on the other end. The clamp portions are plate-like and have opposing faces defining a cable recess therebetween. Bolts connecting the first and second body portions may be laterally translated out of grooves in one of the body portions to permit relative lateral translation of the body portions, without disconnecting the bail from the body portion, and enabling side mounting of a cable therewithin.

Abstract: This invention comprises a connection between a plurality of electrical conductors such as a mainline conductor and a tap or branch line conductor. The connection utilizes a connector comprising a pair of members which clampingly engage one conductor. One of the clamping members includes means for engagement with another conductor. The clamping members are smoothly contoured and free of sharp edges and all other parts are completely recessed within the clamping members when the connector is installed to prevent interference with or damage to insulation applied to the connection.