Abstract: A method of assembling and stabilizing a power distribution system on a support member includes the steps of: fixing a jumper mounting bracket to a jumper cable near one end of the jumper cable; fastening a power distribution block to the support member; electrically coupling the jumper cable one end and the power distribution block; attaching the jumper mounting bracket to the support member; electrically connecting a modular electrical component to the power distribution block; mechanically connecting the modular electrical component to the jumper mounting bracket; fastening a second power distribution block to the support member at a preferred location relative to the location of the first mentioned distribution block; fixing two additional jumper mounting brackets to a second jumper cable, one near each of the opposite ends of the second jumper cable; electrically coupling one end of the second jumper cable to the first mentioned power distribution block; electrically coupling the other end of the second

Abstract: A power entry assembly for an electrical distribution system, the power entry assembly includes at least one conductor carrier and a housing connected to the at least one conductor carrier. The housing includes a first orientation relative to the at least one conductor carrier. A connector is connected to the housing at a second orientation, where the first orientation is approximately 180° from the second orientation.

Abstract: An electrified wall panel in a modular furniture environment includes a plurality of multi-port electrical distribution blocks diversely located throughout the panel. Certain ones of the multi-port electrical distribution blocks are fixed to wall panel frame members and other ones of the multi-port electrical distribution blocks are free of the wall panel. A plurality of jumper cables, each having connectors at opposite cable ends are adapted to mate with any one of the multi-port electrical distribution block ports. The cables electrically interconnect the distribution blocks to form one complete circuit. There are a plurality of electrical receptacles, each having an electrical connector near one end which are electrically coupled to a port of a corresponding multi-port electrical distribution block. The system is assembled by fixing a jumper mounting bracket to a jumper cable near one end of the jumper cable. The jumper mounting bracket is attached to a support member.

Abstract: An electrical jumper assembly for an electrical distribution system, where the electrical jumper assembly includes at least one conductor carrier generally having a longitudinal direction, and a plurality of conductors in the at least one conductor carrier. A first electrical connector is connected to the plurality of conductors. The first electrical connector includes a first part directly connected to at least one conductor carrier, and a second part which has a plurality of terminals electrically connected to respective ones of the plurality of conductors. The second part is laterally offset from the first part, and the second part is approximately parallel to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A power entry assembly for an electrical distribution system, the power entry assembly includes at least one conductor carrier and a housing connected to the at least one conductor carrier. The housing includes a first orientation relative to the at least one conductor carrier. A connector is connected to the housing at a second orientation, where the first orientation is approximately 180° from the second orientation.

Abstract: An electrical jumper assembly for an electrical distribution system, where the electrical jumper assembly includes at least one conductor carrier generally having a longitudinal direction, and a plurality of conductors in the at least one conductor carrier. A first electrical connector is connected to the plurality of conductors. The first electrical connector includes a first part directly connected to at least one conductor carrier, and a second part which has a plurality of terminals electrically connected to respective ones of the plurality of conductors. The second part is laterally offset from the first part, and the second part is approximately parallel to the longitudinal direction.

Abstract: A modular electrical component for use in modular office furniture, comprising a housing including a plurality of housing parts, the housing parts being releasably engaged with each other, at least one of the housing parts including a plurality of internal locating features, and at least one of the housing parts including at least one electrical connector port, a plurality of terminals, each terminal being positionable in the housing parts relative to at least one of the plurality of locating features, each terminal having a plurality of ends including one end associated with a respective electrical connector port, and at least one releasable lock, each lock being associated with at least two of the plurality of housing parts and effecting releasable engagement between the housing parts.

Abstract: A power distribution jumper assembly includes a relatively fixed rigid support member, a multi conductor cable for supplying electrical energy to power utilization equipment and an electrical connector at one cable end. There is a jumper bracket mechanically coupled to the support member which mechanically supports the cable end and corresponding connector. A multiport electrical power distribution block receives the electrical connector. An electrical component is electrically connected to the power distribution block. The jumper mounting bracket extends from the support member and is mechanically connected to and rigidly supports the electrical component, connector and cable end.