Abstract: The invention generally relates to an electric vehicle having an electric motor and a pack for storing energy, said vehicle configured having: at least two passenger seats, including a first seat, and a second seat, positioned behind the front seat and configured to face rearward; and the pack having: a lateral module configured to extend perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle between the first seat and the second seat.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for an electrical cable having a Faraday shield configured to allow at least one conductor passing through the assembly to a fire detector wherein the Faraday shield electrically terminates into the receiving end of the assembly without the need for additional electrical connections.

Abstract: A mounting bracket assembly for an electrical cable having a Faraday shield configured to allow at least one conductor passing through the assembly to a fire detector wherein the Faraday shield electrically terminates into the receiving end of the assembly without the need for additional electrical connections.

Abstract: Drainage is enhanced in an orifice formed inside the internal passage of a pneumatic line by providing the orifice with first and second portions. The first portion defines a diameter that is smaller than the diameter of the internal passage, and the second portion defines a progressively increasing diameter. Generally, a first end of the second portion has a diameter that is equal to the first portion diameter, and a second end of the second portion has a diameter that is equal to the internal passage diameter.

Abstract: An electrical connector, of the pin/socket type, wherein the pin is removable from the socket. Ordinarily, physical movement of the connector causes the contact points between the pin and the socket to redistribute themselves, with deleterious results. The invention constrains the pin to remain in contact with two rail surfaces defined in the socket. As a visual analogy, the pin can be viewed as a large cylindrical tank, supported by railroad tracks parallel with the tank's axis. Cradling the pin in this manner reduces, or eliminates, redistribution of contact points.

Abstract: An electrical connector including a wire clamp that restricts wire movement within an electrical connector assembly to facilitate reducing wire chafing and arcing is described. The electrical connector assembly couples to at least one wire and also includes a backshell. The wire extends from an overbraid through the connector assembly to electrical pins. The backshell includes an overbraid clamping portion that includes exterior and interior surfaces, and an opening extending therebetween. The wire clamp includes two body portions that define at least one opening sized to receive the wire. A plurality of ribs extend into each wire clamp opening.