Abstract: An ice dispensing apparatus is described which is capable of dispensing free ice or ice in a sealed bag. The apparatus has an ice manufacturing zone capable of converting incoming water to ice. An ice storage zone receives the ice from the ice manufacturing zone. An ice distribution zone has a distributor capable of receiving the ice from the ice storage zone and distributing the ice to a free ice chute or an ice bagging station wherein the free ice chute discharges ice to an exterior receptacle. The ice bagging station has a bag funnel capable of receiving ice and passing the ice in a downward flow of predetermined size. A bag storage device stores multiple bags prior to use. A bag grabbing device removes a bag from the bag storage device and bag filling hold the bag with a mouth opened to a size which is at least as large as the predetermined size whereby the ice passing through the bag funnel is collected in the bag. Bag closing pins hold the bag with the mouth in an orientation for sealing.

Abstract: A splice block for use with a condition responsive security switch is provided. The splice block is generally cylindrical and mounted to the end of the switch with terminals unitarily extending therebetween. The splice block includes a base and a cover which is mountable in alternate first and second positions on the base. The first position permits wires to be inserted into the splice block. Movement of the cover into the second position terminates the wires to terminals in the splice block.

Abstract: A multi-conductor electrical connector for mounting on a printed circuit board which includes two rows of staggered insertion holes. The connector includes a housing having an elongate cavity. A contact strip is formed with a continuous carrier and laterally extending contacts gang-mountable in the elongate cavity of the housing. Each contact includes a conductor receptacle positionable in the cavity, and a pair of laterally spaced terminal tails projecting through the housing from the cavity. The terminal tails are independently severable whereby a terminal tail of any contact can be inserted into a hole in either row of staggered insertion holes in the printed circuit board. The contact receptacle is formed by an anvil portion and a spring finger portion. The terminal tails are stamped and formed out of the anvil portion and the spring finger portion of the contact.

Abstract: A strain relief structure is provided for direct cable to circuit board connections. The strain relief structure is securely mountable to the circuit board and comprises a body which includes at least one cable receiving aperture extending therethrough. The cable receiving aperture is characterized by a deflectable strain relief engagement for engaging the insulation on the cable and providing necessary strain relief. The aperture is constructed to alternatively permit first and second depths of insertion, each of which permits engagement of the strain relief structure with the cable. The first depth of insertion substantially encloses the exposed conductors of the cable to prevent damage during shipment and storage. The second depth of insertion enables electrical connection between the cable conductors and conductive areas on the circuit board.