Abstract: A sealed electrical enclosure for housing an electrical component is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the sealed electrical enclosure includes a housing, a first and second electrical connector, an actuator, and a terminal. The housing has a sealed interior when a top portion is coupled to a bottom portion. The first electrical connector extends from the sealed interior through the bottom of the housing and is electrically coupled to the electrical component. The actuator extends from the sealed interior through the housing and is configured to manipulate the electrical component. The terminal is electrically coupled to the second electrical connector. The second electrical connector is configured to mate with the first electrical connector. The first and second electrical connectors are configured to be connected and disconnected to attach and remove the housing to and from the terminal.

Abstract: A sealed electrical enclosure for housing an electrical component is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the sealed electrical enclosure includes a housing, a first and second electrical connector, an actuator, and a terminal. The housing has a sealed interior when a top portion is coupled to a bottom portion. The first electrical connector extends from the sealed interior through the bottom of the housing and is electrically coupled to the electrical component. The actuator extends from the sealed interior through the housing and is configured to manipulate the electrical component. The terminal is electrically coupled to the second electrical connector. The second electrical connector is configured to mate with the first electrical connector. The first and second electrical connectors are configured to be connected and disconnected to attach and remove the housing to and from the terminal.

Abstract: A sealed electrical enclosure for housing an electrical component is provided. In one exemplary embodiment, the sealed electrical enclosure includes a housing, a first and second electrical connector, an actuator, and a terminal. The housing has a sealed interior when a top portion is coupled to a bottom portion. The first electrical connector extends from the sealed interior through the bottom of the housing and is electrically coupled to the electrical component. The actuator extends from the sealed interior through the housing and is configured to manipulate the electrical component. The terminal is electrically coupled to the second electrical connector. The second electrical connector is configured to mate with the first electrical connector. The first and second electrical connectors are configured to be connected and disconnected to attach and remove the housing to and from the terminal.

Abstract: A system for evaluating at least one tripping stimulus for a ground-fault circuit interrupter includes: a sensing circuit configured to measure a leakage current from a voltage line to ground, wherein the sensing circuit is capable of generating a leakage signal including a voltage representative of the leakage current; and an evaluating circuit configured to evaluate the leakage signal to generate an indication signal, wherein the indication signal includes information corresponding to the at least one tripping stimulus. The sensing circuit may include a circuit substantially similar to at least a portion of a ground-fault circuit interrupter, and the evaluating circuit may include a peak hold circuit. The system may further include an indicator circuit for receiving the indication signal and displaying a status of the tripping conditions.

Abstract: A ground fault circuit interrupter includes a circuit board, a magnetic relay, and an armature. The circuit board has an opening and the magnetic relay is mounted on a first side of the circuit board and aligned with the opening. The armature assembly is pivotally mounted on the second side of the circuit board and has an armature contact and moves pivotally into and out of an engaged position in which the armature contact engages a stationary contact on the second side of the circuit board.

Abstract: A voltage monitor module is operable to monitor a characteristic of an input voltage to a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) device and generate a fault signal that causes the GFCI device to enter a de-energized state when the characteristic of the input voltage is not within a defined tolerance.

Abstract: A resettable switching apparatus for selectively interrupting a circuit connecting power from a first terminal to a second terminal when a ground fault occurs. The apparatus may be manually or electrically set. However, the contacts are held by a permanent magnet in the closed position such that no current is required. When a ground fault is detected, a current is generated to force the contacts to the open position.

Abstract: A plug-mounted wriststrap detector and ground monitor includes hot, neutral and ground input terminals which are connected to corresponding terminals of a power outlet when the circuit is plugged in. A jack is provided to plug a wriststrap into the circuit to provide electrostatic protection to the user. Means are provided to detect that the user is wearing the wriststrap and that the wriststrap is properly connected to the circuit as a function of whether an a.c. signal of sufficient amplitude is detected coupled to the circuit by the wriststrap and/or user. Lamps and an audible alarm warn the user if the wriststrap is not properly connected. A precision ground integrity circuit is provided to detect whether an unsafe ground condition exists and to alert the user accordingly. The ground integrity circuit uses a constant current source and voltage comparator to determine that the ground impedance does not exceed a predetermined limit.

Abstract: A resettable circuit interrupter in a ground fault detector circuit utilizes a housing which slideably retains a solenoid coil wound on a bobbin. A contact carrier is attached to the bobbin and one or more moveable contacts are provided on the carrier opposite a corresponding set of fixed contacts. A plunger slides through a central passageway in the solenoid coil. The bobbin is spring biased so that the contacts are in a normally open position. In a manually resettable version, when the solenoid coil conducts a predetermined current, manually activating the plunger causes the plunger to magnetically couple to a footplate attached to the bobbin. When a plunger spring returns the plunger to its original position, the bobbin and contact carrier move with it and the contacts are closed. When the solenoid coil conducts insufficient current to magnetically couple the plunger and footplate, the bias springs maintain the contacts in the normally open position.

Abstract: Disclosed is an electrical connector which includes a ground fault detector and indicator. The detector is incorporated in a modular construction which is easily and conveniently mounted within the housing of the connector and may be easily replaced in the event of failure. Visual indication of proper connection and grounding is provided by a plurality of windows disposed circumferentially around the housing.

Abstract: A power line fault detector (10) includes a capacitive impedance (12) and another impedance (14) connected in series between the hot and ground conductors of the power line, with a trigger circuit (16) being connected between the neutral conductor of the power line and the junction of the impedances. The impedances have values selected such that the voltage at the junction thereof with respect to the neutral conductor does not exceed a preselected limit unless the power line is faultily connected. The trigger circuit normally has a high impedance but switches to a low impedance when the voltage across it exceeds the preselected limit, then producing a surge of capacitive impedance charging current. A sensing circuit (20, 21, 26) senses the surges of current in the trigger circuit and provides an indication to the operator that the power line is faulted.

Abstract: There is provided an improved lamp bulb guard having a circular tubular body portion, an inwardly flared portion and a circular tubular neck portion. Circumferentially spaced ventilating towers are provided. Each tower has a top portion, a front wall portion, and side wall portions. Vertically extending slots are provided, and each slot is protected by a baffle located radially inwardly thereof.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a body defining a chamber. Electrical elements are carried by an insulating part located in said chamber. The body has an integral molded construction of resilient material and includes a generally tubular portion. An opening is provided in the end wall for an electrical cable to extend therethrough into the chamber for connection with the electrical elements. A clamp means is provided for clamping the electrical cable prior to its entry into the chamber. The clamp means comprises a clamp part and means for securing the clamp part to the insulating part. Threaded fasteners are provided which extend into threaded engagement with the clamp part. The electrical connector has means for preventing an axial compressive clamping of the body between the insulating part and the clamp part.