Abstract: An apparatus for locking electrical connectors together and for protecting such electrical connectors. A method of locking electrical connectors together.

Abstract: A terminal block includes: a first split body that includes one or more terminal connection parts and a first coupling portion; a second split body that includes one or more terminal connection parts and a second coupling portion coupled to the first coupling portion; and a coupling member that couples the first coupling portion to the second coupling portion and fixes the first split body and the second split body to a mount to which the terminal block is mounted.

Abstract: A structural connector system for providing an electrical connection between electronic componentry is disclosed. The structural connector system includes a structural member, including an electrically insulating matrix, an electrically conducting path, a first end surface, a second end surface, and a first component engaging surface. The first component engaging surface includes a first mechanical coupler configured to mechanically couple a first electronic component or a first chassis component to the structural member and a first electrical coupler configured to electrically couple the first electronic component or the first chassis component to a first end of the electrically conducting path.

Abstract: Bonding clamps used to assemble photovoltaic (PV) arrays and provide an electrical bond between PV module frames and a rail system forming the PV arrays are described. The bonding clamp includes an electrically conductive body, first and second compression arms extending from body and a tab extending from the body in a direction away from a bottom side of the body. The first and second compression arms extend at an angle relative to the body.

Abstract: A mounting rail adapter for fastening at least one electrical assembly to a mounting rail. The mounting rail adapter has mounting rail fastening elements that fasten the mounting rail adapter to the mounting rail and an assembly fastening region that is configured to fasten the at least one electrical assembly. In the assembly fastening region, at least one assembly fastening element is provided, at which the electrical assembly can be fastened to the mounting rail adapter. The at least one assembly fastening element forms a pivot bearing element to form a pivot joint between the electrical assembly and the mounting rail adapter.

Abstract: A connector for connecting a flexible interconnect circuit includes a base, having a first set of protrusions and a second set of protrusions. The first set of protrusions and the second set of protrusions are configured to secure the flexible interconnect circuit at a first set of apertures and a second set of apertures of the flexible interconnect circuit, respectively. The first set of protrusions may be positioned at a first distance from the second set of protrusions on the base. The first set of apertures may be positioned on the flexible interconnect circuit at a second distance, greater than the first distance, from the second set of apertures. The base causes the flexible interconnect circuit into an arched configuration when the apertures are secured to the respective protrusions. The connector further includes a cover piece configured to secure the flexible interconnect circuit in the arched configuration.

Abstract: An electrical system includes an enclosure for housing an electrical device that is capable of being turned on and off. The enclosure includes a door with an operating handle that, when the door is closed, can be used to turn the electrical device on or off. The operating handle is further operable to displace an interlock mechanism for engagement or disengagement to a busway structure and indicate a status of the electrical device as on, off, or tripped.

Abstract: An improved mechanical interlock including one or more features to facilitate a more robust design, easier assembly, and/or enhanced capabilities. For example, the mechanical interlock may include an interlock latch operatively associated with an external handle assembly and an internal connector. The interlock latch being directly coupled to a shaft coupled to the handle assembly, thus providing an improved and more robust latching mechanism. The mechanical interlock may also include one or more keys (e.g., a Poke-Yoke feature) to facilitate easier assembly and/or to prevent human errors caused by improper assembly. The mechanical interlock may also include an integrated magnetic switch and monitoring system to ensure that accurate location of the handle assembly is known.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide an RJ45 jack that has a self-closing shutter door and allows for RJ45 plug insertion in one linear motion, but which incorporates a free contact plug stop on the shutter door and a door catch feature that aids in the retention of the door in the housing when a plug is subjected to a pull out force while latched into the jack.

Abstract: Described herein is a low voltage switching device including: one or more electric poles having one or more movable contacts and corresponding fixed contacts adapted to be coupled to or uncoupled from each other; a movable contact assembly including said movable contacts and a main supporting and operating shaft reversibly movable between a first contact position, at which said movable contacts and said fixed contacts are uncoupled, a second contact position, at which said movable contacts and said fixed contacts are coupled, and a third contact position, at which said movable contacts and said fixed contacts are coupled and kept pressed; an operating assembly including a handle mechanism having a handle adapted to be reversibly moved by a user or a motor operated actuator (MOE) between a first, open position and a second, closed position; and a driving assembly operatively connected to said operating assembly.

Abstract: A terminal clamp including a contact frame that forms a clamping device configured to fix and electrically contact a connection conductor, wherein the clamping device is formed by at least one reaction bearing and a clamping spring that is preloaded against the at least one reaction bearing; a conductor insertion channel that feeds the connection conductor to the clamping device; and an insulation material housing made that receives the contact frame and forms a conductor insertion opening that is arranged upstream of the conductor insertion channel in a conductor insertion direction, wherein the conductor insertion channel is formed by the insulation material housing.

Abstract: A device for extending one or more electric switches is provided. The device may include: an extension rod for actuating the electric switches; a front plate for keeping the extension rod aligned during actuation of the electric switches; and a fastener portion for securely attaching the front plate to a wall mount plate corresponding to the electric switches. Further, the extension rod may include a switch actuator portion implemented as a single structure that is configured to actuate a rocker switch and a toggle switch.

Abstract: A conductor connection terminal having an insulating material housing that includes a conductor insertion opening having a conductor insertion channel attached to the conductor insertion opening and a contact pin insertion opening having a contact pin insertion channel attached to the contact pin insertion opening. The conductor connection terminal also has a busbar and a clamping spring. The busbar includes a first contact portion and a second contact portion and the clamping spring has a first clamping limb having a first clamping edge oriented towards the first contact portion of the busbar, a first spring bow, a bearing limb, a second spring bow and a second clamping limb.

Abstract: A terminal includes a spine extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and extending along a lateral axis, which is perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, from a first edge to a second edge. An attachment portion at the first end provides fixation to an electrical conductor. A contact portion extends from the second end and cantilevers over the spine such that the contact portion is spaced apart from the spine in a direction along a vertical axis which is perpendicular to both the longitudinal axis and the lateral axis. A locking tab extends from the first edge and has a locking tab attachment end which is fixed to first edge and which extends toward, and is aligned with, the contact portion in a direction parallel to the vertical axis. The locking tab also has a free end which flares outward beyond contact portion.

Abstract: A cable connector with improved performance and ease of use. The connector has staggered ports to reduce crosstalk and to prevent incorrect insertion of a plug into a receptacle. The plug may be constructed with subassemblies, each of which has a lossy central portion. Conductive members embedded within an insulative housing of the subassemblies may be used to electrically connect ground conductors within the subassemblies. Further, the connector may have a quick connect locking screw that can be engaged by pressing on the screw, but requires rotation of the screw to remove. Additionally, a ferrule may be used in making a mechanical connection between a cable bundle and a plug and making an electrical connection between a braid of the cable bundle and a conductive shell of the plug. The ferrule may be in multiple pieces for easy attachment while precluding deformation of the cable, which disrupts electrical performance.

Abstract: An electrical connector adapted to electrically and mechanically connect a main conductor to a bail or tap conductor includes a C-shaped frame having a curved top wall adapted to fit over a main conductor and a curved bottom wall adapted to receive a bail or tap conductor. A fastener-operated wedge assembly is carried within the frame between a conductor receiving position and a conductor clamping position. The wedge assembly has a wedge body with a primary contact surface adapted to contact the main conductor and a secondary contact surface adapted to contact the bail or tap conductor when the wedge body is moved from the conductor receiving position to the conductor clamping position. The fastener positively moves the wedge body between the positions so that the clamping action of the connector can be tightened or loosened as desired.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for filament crimping. The apparatus includes a filament crimp element. The filament crimp element includes a first set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a first set of features and a second set of cavities disposed at a spacing which creates a second set of features. The first and second set cavities are substantially opposite one another. The first set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the second set of cavities and the second set of features are adapted to be placed at least partially within the first set of cavities. Interlock features configured for cold welding are also included. Methods for the manufacture of the device are also disclosed. In addition, methods for automated placement and manufacture of assemblies using the crimp elements are also disclosed.

Abstract: A contact bounce reduction system including: a movable member, and a contact bounce damping device including: a body, a first ball and a second ball, a first resilient member and a second resilient member, a piston. The first resilient member holds the first ball in the seat and the second resilient member holds the second ball in the seat when the piston is in a default extended position, and a third resilient member biases the piston towards the default extended position. The movable member actuates the piston towards the retracted position, causing the first ball and the second ball to move radially out from the seat, and the third resilient member to accumulate energy.

Abstract: A seat belt attachment/detachment detection switch including a printed circuit board including a circuit for detecting attachment/detachment of a seat belt; a movable plate configured to slidably move along with insertion of a tongue plate of the seat belt; a rotor including a lever coupled to the movable plate, the rotor being rotatably attached to the printed circuit board to rotate as the tongue plate is pushed into a buckle; and an electric brush attached to the surface of the rotor that faces the printed circuit board, the electric brush having leg parts that change a state of contact/non-contact with a conductive part of the circuit in accordance with a rotating state of the rotor.

Abstract: A switch assembly, a switch assembly starting method and a power tool are provided. The switch assembly includes a housing, a main control switch accommodated in the housing, a locking switch and a trigger switch arranged on the housing. An end of the trigger switch is accommodated in the housing and is in contact with the main control switch. An end of the locking switch is in contact with the trigger switch. The locking switch has a locking position and a releasing position, when the locking switch is in the locking position, the locking switch limits the trigger switch in a locked state, and the main control switch cannot be started; when the locking switch is in the releasing position, the locking switch is positioned beside the trigger switch and limits are removed, the trigger switch is in the release state, and the main control switch can be started.