Abstract: An overcurrent protection system giving rapid response to relatively small overcurrents has a sensor element and an interruption element in series between a power source and a load. The sensor element is functionally linked to the circuit interruption element via a control element. When current exceeds a predetermined amount, the sensor element transfers heat to the control element which causes the circuit interruption element to change from a conducting state to a non-conducting fault state. The control element may include a PTC device.

Abstract: An overcurrent protection system gives rapid response to relatively small overcurrents has a sensor element and an interruption element in series between a power source and a load. The sensor element is functionally linked to the circuit interruption element via a control element. When current exceeds a predetermined amount, the sensor element transfers heat to the control element which causes the circuit interruption element to change from a conducting state to non-conducting fault state. A latching arrangement causes the protection system to remain in the non-conducting fault state until reset. The control element may include a PTC device or a bimetal switch.

Abstract: A wire routing harness apparatus for use between a vehicle body and a liftgate pivotally mounted thereon. The apparatus includes a sheet-like body secured to the vehicle body, covering a portion of a wire from a remote location, and a hollow body secured to the liftgate, slidably mounted on the sheet-like body and adapted to having the wire extended therethrough. The hollow body may include two side-by-side slots formed therethrough for receiving a plurality of wires in each slot. The sheet-like body conforms to the shape of a portion of the vehicle body, and is mounted to be spaced apart therefrom to receive the portion of a wire therebetween.

Abstract: A tie strap structure for electric wiring is provided. The tie strap structure includes a tie strap member having a flexible strap for encircling a bundle of wires and a buckle at one end of the strap for engaging the other end of the tie strap to secure the tie strap in place on a bundle of wires. A cross member is provided on the tie strap intermediate the ends thereof. A mounting bracket is provided including an elongated slot. The cross member is slidably retained in the slot. The slot extends in the direction of the length of a bundle of wires when the tie strap structure is mounted thereon. The fastener extends outwardly from the mounting bracket for reception in an opening provided in a support structure to which the tie strap structure is to be attached. The mounting bracket is slidable with respect to the cross member lengthwise of the bundle of wires to permit alignment of the fastener with the opening without stretching the bundle of wires.