Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and tool for assisting alignment of one or more pin headers. In particular, the invention relates to a tool-assisted method of aiding alignment of one or more pin headers placed on a printed circuit board (PCB) prior to soldering, as well as to the tool itself.

Abstract: There is provided a fan guard for mounting on an electrically-operated axial-flow fan. The fan guard comprises a plurality of fasteners for extending into a plurality of respective holes on the fan and further comprises a projection projecting outwardly from the fan guard from a central support which, in use, is coincident with a central region of the air flow from the axial-flow fan. The fasteners secure the fan guard on the fan by a friction fit between the fasteners and the holes, thereby rendering installation of the fan guard on a fan, and removal of the fan guard from the fan quick and straightforward.

Abstract: A device for locking to a DIN rail includes a shaft defining an axis of rotation and first and second rail-engaging members connected to the shaft. The rail-engaging members are each shaped to engage a DIN rail in a respective engaging position. The shaft is rotatable about the axis of rotation and thereby arranged to urge each rail-engaging member into its respective engaging position with a DIN rail positioned between the first and second rail-engaging members. Other example devices for locking to a DIN rail and methods of mounting component(s) to a DIN rail are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sealing element (1) comprising, in cross-section, a body (7a) and a first sealing part (8a).The first sealing part (8a) providing a sealing face (12a), the first sealing part being connected to and angularly and resiliently displaceable relative to a first surface of the body (7a).

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plate for use with a heatsink. The plate is adapted to engage with the heatsink and a fan subassembly, and comprises a first substantially planar section which is adapted to engage with the heatsink and a second substantially planar section which is adapted to engage with the fan subassembly.

Abstract: An electronic component including one or more legs for attachment to a circuit board, wherein at least one of said legs includes a spring-acting kink, arranged so as to offers resilience to relative displacement between the end of said leg and the body of said component. The kink may be substantially S-shaped, Z-shaped, U-shaped, wave-shaped or coil-shaped.

Abstract: A mounting latch for mounting a device to a rail is provided. The mounting latch comprises: a moveable actuator having a profile; a latch mechanism comprising first and second opposed rail engaging members, at least one of the members having a face for causing the member to yield against a bias source when the latch mechanism is engaging with the rail; and a follower enabling the at least one member to follow a rotational movement of the actuator such that movement of the actuator in a first direction causes the at least one member to become unlatched from the rail.

Abstract: There is provided a device (50) for locking to a DIN rail (10). The device comprises a shaft (20) defining an axis of rotation, and first and second rail-engaging members (30a, 30b) connected to the shaft. The rail-engaging members are each shaped to engage a DIN rail in a respective engaging position. The shaft is rotatable about the axis of rotation and thereby arranged to urge each rail-engaging member into its respective engaging position with a DIN rail positioned between the first and second rail-engaging members. The invention provides for a means of locking a device to a DIN rail. Once locked to the DIN rail, an electrical component such as a circuit breaker or the like may be mounted or coupled to the device. The locking device may provide for rapid removal/attachment to the DIN rail. Equipment may either be mounted directly to the locking device or indirectly by mounting the component or electrical equipment to a platform or other support that is itself attached to the locking device.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method and tool for assisting alignment of one or more pin headers. In particular, the invention relates to a tool-assisted method of aiding alignment of one or more pin headers placed on a printed circuit board (PCB) prior to soldering, as well as to the tool itself.

Abstract: A mount for supporting a housing of electrical equipment comprises a rectangular frame and a floating strut which rests on the frame to sub-divide the aperture into smaller spaces each for a housing. The frame of the strut engages a gasket on the housing to seal each side of the frame from the other. Multiple housings can be installed in the same frame and the strut and gaskets provide sealing between in the inside and the outside of the frame.

Abstract: An electronic component including one or more legs for attachment to a circuit board, wherein at least one of said legs includes a spring-acting kink, arranged so as to offers resilience to relative displacement between the end of said leg and the body of said component. The kink may be substantially S-shaped, Z-shaped, U-shaped, wave-shaped or coil-shaped.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a plate for use with a heatsink. The plate is adapted to engage with the heatsink and a fan subassembly, and comprises a first substantially planar section which is adapted to engage with the heatsink and a second substantially planar section which is adapted to engage with the fan subassembly.

Abstract: A sealing element (1) comprising, in cross-section, a body (7a) and a first sealing part (8a).The first sealing part (8a) providing a sealing face (12a), the first sealing part being connected to and angularly and resiliently displaceable relative to a first surface of the body (7a).

Abstract: There is provided a fan guard for mounting on an electrically-operated axial-flow fan. The fan guard comprises a plurality of fasteners for extending into a plurality of respective holes on the fan and further comprises a projection projecting outwardly from the fan guard from a central support which, in use, is coincident with a central region of the air flow from the axial-flow fan. The fasteners secure the fan guard on the fan by a friction fit between the fasteners and the holes, thereby rendering installation of the fan guard on a fan, and removal of the fan guard from the fan quick and straightforward.

Abstract: A clamp for a choke is provided, the clamp comprising a component configured to hold a choke and at least one electrical connector receiving element for receiving one or more electrical connectors of a choke. The clamp is fitted to the choke and then the assembly is fitted into a device, such as a chassis.