Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping device for clamping fittings in electric board channels, comprising a rod element which can be engaged in a cavity formed in electric component channels and coupled, through an end piece, to a fitting supporting body, the supporting body being adapted to be locked on the channels by causing the supporting body to turn about an axis substantially perpendicular to the rod element.

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame section (10) for a framework (1) of a rack, switchgear cabinet, or table system (30) and to a framework, switchgear cabinet, or table system comprising a frame section of this type.

Abstract: A system in accordance with the present invention interconnects a plurality of devices for electrical power, control, signal, and data transmission. The system includes a single source of components providing complete interconnectivity between a first number of devices. The single source of components provides complete interconnectivity between the first number of devices and a second number of devices augmenting the first number of devices.

Abstract: A mechanism for confining a flat flexible cable of an image scanner in position is provided. The flat flexible cable is electrically connected between a circuit board and a carriage and bends differentially with the movement of the carriage relative to the circuit board under a scanning platform. The mechanism includes a confining member disposed between a first portion of the flat flexible cable and the scanning platform for isolating the flat flexible cable from the scanning platform. The confining member changes states and bends differentially with the movement of the carriage relative to the circuit board under the scanning platform, and has a bending resistance greater than that of the flat flexible cable. Accordingly, the confining member is kept at least a certain clearance from the scanning platform while confining the first portion of the flat flexible cable thereunder.

Abstract: First and second cylindrical members (1A) and (1B) are fitted into a wiring pass-through hole (H) in a wall board (Y) and engaged with each other in accordance with a thickness (D) of the wall board and first and second lid-like members (2A) and (2B) are fitted into openings of the first and second cylindrical members (1A) and (1B), respectively so as to be able to be removed out of the first and second cylindrical members (1A9 and (1B) whereby these cylindrical members are closed. A small quantity of wiring cord or cords pass through small quantity wiring pass-through openings (2a) and (2b) of the first and second lid-like members so as to arrange them in order. (By removing the first and second lid-like members (2A) and (2B) out of the first and second cylindrical members (1A) and (1B), a large quantity of wiring cords are allowed to pass through a large quantity wiring pass-through opening (4) defined by the first and second cylindrical members (1A) and (1B) so as to arrange them in order.

Abstract: A sealing device effects a seal between a first member and a second member of a hermetic chamber. The sealing device includes a body having an elongated shape forming a closed loop. The body of the sealing device includes magnetic material and further includes a) a first and a second sealing portions, and b) at least one internal compartment formed by walls undulatingly extending between the first and second sealing portions. A sealing apparatus includes a first member of a hermetic chamber, a second member of the hermetic chamber, and the above sealing device.

Abstract: Electrical conduits and conductors may be sealed using a chamber configured for attachment to a conduit through which at least one conductor runs such that the at least one conductor also runs through the chamber. A vent allows gas that enters the chamber from the conduit to exit the chamber. A sealing compound fills the chamber and surrounds the conductor and the vent.

Abstract: A fuel tank for motor vehicles, for example an LPG fuel tank, contains inside it at least one electrical component and has a wall or a plate bearing at least one connector for connection of the electrical component with an electrical line external to the tank. The electrical connector has a body made of synthetic material or of elastomer material directly moulded on one or more conductor pins so as to guarantee hermetic sealing of the tank even in the presence of a pressure jump between the internal cavity of the tank and the external environment. In the case where the body of the connector is made of synthetic material, it bears seats for seal rings made of elastomer material. In the case where it is made of elastomer material, it guarantees directly the function of tightness. In either case, there are provided means for exerting an axial compressive force on the part that performs the tightness function.

Abstract: A cable management device traps and provides support for at least one electrical cable end connector which is located below an existing cable management hole through a work surface. In one embodiment, the cable management device includes a plate defining at least one aperture adapted to releasably receive an electrical connector. The plate is mountable directly to an underside of the work surface across a portion of the existing cable management hole such that the electrical connector is accessible from the top side of the work surface. Another embodiment of the cable management device includes a cylindrical sleeve adapted for mounting in a standard size cable management hole in a work surface, the sleeve including a lip protruding outwardly at a first end, the lip retaining the sleeve in the cable management hole, and at least one aperture defined by the sleeve, the aperture adapted to releasably receive an electrical connector.

Abstract: A flexible wiring duct is disclosed. The wiring duct includes a base, a first side wall connected to the base, and a second side wall connected to the base. The wiring duct also includes a first aperture formed in the first side wall and extending into the base, and a second aperture formed in the second side wall and extending into the base.

Abstract: A cable management system is provided that facilitates routing of cables from a rack, frame or cabinet. The cable management system may be mounted in a vertical or a horizontal orientation, and generally includes a wire cage assembly and at least one cable guide mounted to the wire cage assembly. The wire cage assembly is fabricated from vertical and horizontal wires, such that open regions are positioned for advantageous interaction with the disclosed cable guide. The cable guide generally includes an elongated member, a plurality of projection arms extending from the elongated member; and at least one L-shaped latching member extending from the elongated member. The cable guide advantageously mounts to the wire cage assembly through a latching mechanism that interacts with the back wall of the wire cage assembly. A method for mounting the cable guide(s) to the wire cage assembly is also provided.

Abstract: An electronic cabinet has an electronic cabinet frame, and a chassis which slidably mounts to the electronic cabinet frame. The chassis is configured to house electronic equipment. The electronic cabinet further has a cable guide which is configured to guide movement of a set of cables which connects to the electronic equipment. The cable guide includes an arm member that defines a set of support portions and a set of hinges. The set of support portions and the set of hinges are integrated together to form a contiguous, unitary body which is configured to support the set of cables. The cable guide further includes a first attachment subsystem to attach the arm member to the electronic cabinet frame, and a second attachment subsystem to attach the arm member to the chassis.

Abstract: A device for supporting or routing lines in passages, in particular sewers, has a cable conduit that accommodates the lines. The cable conduit is made up of single segments that are connected to each other, which has a base from which cheek pieces protrude. The base is made up of adjacent segments, preferably of sheet metal, that are connected flexibly to one another. Cheek pieces that project from the base are formed of a flexible material, preferably plastic.

Abstract: A cable bushing intended to close off, in a sealed way, a space around a plurality of cables, comprises a first compression part (4) intended to be positioned towards the outside of a sleeve (47), a second compression part (6), offset in a longitudinal direction from the first compression part (4) and intended to be positioned toward the inside of the sleeve (47), a plurality of openings (8, 9, 11, 12) formed in the first compression part (4) and a plurality of corresponding openings (13, 14, 16, 17) formed in the second compression part (6), each of the said openings (8, 9, 11, 12) in the first compression part (4) being intended, together with the corresponding openings (13, 14, 16, 17) in the second compression part (6) for a respective cable to pass through, sealing means (7) located between the said first compression part (4) and the said second compression part (6), and compression means for moving the first compression part (4) and second compression part (6) towards one another in the longitudinal dir

Abstract: An inverted strain relief for receiving a coaxial cable has a housing with a bore therethrough defining first and second apertures in opposing surfaces of the housing. The bore surface is defined by at least a first radius scribing an arc from the perimeter of the first aperture to the second aperture. A smaller second radius scribes an arc tangential to the arc of the first radius over a portion of the exterior surface of the housing. Alternately, the first and second radii may define the surface of the bore with the second radius extending over a portion of the exterior surface of the housing. The bore in the housing is definable by an additional aperture formed adjacent to the first aperture. The surface of the bore is defined by at least the first radius extending from the perimeters of the adjacent apertures.

Abstract: A wiring harness for connecting electrically between in-vehicle units includes a pitch ribbon cable having a plurality of bridge portions and a connector having a boss and a press-contact portion. Each bridge portion includes first, second and third notches. The third notch is engaged to another boss of the in-vehicle unit in case of assembling the pitch ribbon cable to the in-vehicle unit so that layout of the wiring harness becomes definite. The second notch is engaged to the boss of the connector in case of attaching the pitch ribbon cable to the connector. The first notch is engaged to the press-contact portion of the connector with using the second notch as a positioning reference so that positioning of the pitch ribbon cable becomes definite.

Abstract: A cap for conduit ends, through which electrical or communication cables extend. The cap has a hollow body, into which an open end of a conduit is accepted at a lower portion. The upper portion of the cap has a passageway comprising voids through which the cable extends. Between the top of the cable cap, and at the top of the cable cap, the cap is shaped so that there are no substantial horizontal surfaces that are of sufficient dimension to permit rodents or other vermin to sit on the cable cap and chew on the cables. At the same time, the cap prevents water and foreign objects from entering the conduit.

Abstract: A mechanism for confining a flat flexible cable of an image scanner in position is provided. The flat flexible cable is electrically connected between a circuit board and a carriage and bends differentially with the movement of the carriage relative to the circuit board under a scanning platform. The mechanism includes a confining member disposed between a first portion of the flat flexible cable and the scanning platform for isolating the flat flexible cable from the scanning platform. The confining member changes states and bends differentially with the movement of the carriage relative to the circuit board under the scanning platform, and has a bending resistance greater than that of the flat flexible cable. Accordingly, the confining member is kept at least a certain clearance from the scanning platform while confining the first portion of the flat flexible cable thereunder.

Abstract: A cable management system is provided that facilitates routing of cables from a rack, frame or cabinet. The cable management system may be mounted in a vertical or a horizontal orientation, and generally includes a wire cage assembly and at least one cable guide mounted to the wire cage assembly. The wire cage assembly is fabricated from vertical and horizontal wires, such that open regions are positioned for advantageous interaction with the disclosed cable guide. The cable guide generally includes an elongated member, a plurality of projection arms extending from the elongated member; and at least one L-shaped latching member extending from the elongated member. The cable guide advantageously mounts to the wire cage assembly through a latching mechanism that interacts with the back wall of the wire cage assembly. A method for mounting the cable guide(s) to the wire cage assembly is also provided.

Abstract: A multi-layered, flat, flexible cable capable of transmitting both power and multiple control signals to the components of a network is disclosed. The cable provides all connections on its top surface using a via-less design that does not reduce the cross-sectional area of power and ground buses within the cable. This effect is achieved through the use of folded conducting tabs appearing at periodic intervals along one of the power and ground conducting layers, which are folded over onto the top of the cable for electrical connection thereto.

Abstract: A compression-expandable plug provides lateral expansion of an elastomeric gasket to seal around mini-tubes within an optical fiber duct, the mini-tubes containing optical fibers. The compression-expandable plug includes an elastomeric gasket having longitudinal passages configured to be positioned around optical-fiber-containing mini-tubes in an optical fiber duct and means for longitudinally compressing the gasket thereby laterally expanding it to exert sealing pressure around the mini-tubes and between the mini-tubes and the duct. A means for limiting the longitudinal compression applied to the gasket to limit the sealing pressure to a level selected to limit damage to the optical fibers may be provided.

Abstract: Previously in a bus system, voltage signals were transmitted from the central unit to the modules, which could reply thereto by variation of the current input. A disadvantage thereby is the relatively high susceptibility to interference of the current input, which itself already must be kept relatively small due to the energy consumption, as well as the correspondingly high effort and expense for an error-free recognition of the signals transmitted from the modules in the central unit. It is now suggested, that the modules also answer to the central unit by means of voltage signals superposed on the direct supply voltage, whereby for the time duration of the signal transmission by the modules, the central unit provides the direct supply voltage to the bus line over a resistor, so that the voltage signal of the module can be detected in the central unit on the bus line on the side of the resistor facing away from the direct supply voltage.

Abstract: A cable fixer for holding at least two cables, includes opposite top and bottom ends, an outer side wall that interconnects the top and bottom ends, an inner cable tunnel that passes through the top and bottom ends inwardly of the outer side wall and is capable of holding one of the cables, and an outer cable tunnel which is formed in the outer side wall from the top end to the bottom ends for holding the other one of the cables.

Abstract: An electronic package includes a first housing member, a second housing member engaging the first housing member to form an enclosure, and electronic circuitry located within the enclosure. The electronic package also includes holes provided in the housing, and thread-forming fastener screws for engaging the holes to fasten together the first and second housing members. The electronic package further includes a particle containment pad adjacent to each hole for collecting any particles, such as metal shavings, formed during engagement of the fastener screw within the hole.

Abstract: An electrical communications element having a foamed plastic insultation extruded about a conductor with said insulation including at least one component with more than 20% by weight of an ultra-high die swell ratio polymer (UHDSRP), preferably around 15% by weight. The UHDSRP is defined as greater than 55% die swell ratio and more preferably greater than 65% die swell ratio. The insulation also preferably includes at least a second component with a high degree of stress crack resistance, such that the combination of (minimally) these polymers will yield an insulation layer that has a unique combination of physical propeties yielding a high degree of foaming, small uniform cell structure, characteristically lower attenuation, and stress crack resistance capable of withstanding greater than 100 hours at 100° C. while coiled at a stress level of 1 times the insulation outside diameter without failure (cracking).

Abstract: A mesh cable tray comprises a series of longitudinal wires and a series of transverse wires connected to one another at nodes to form a grid, in which each transverse wire includes a base portion from which two parallel arms extend transversely relative to the base portion so that each transverse wire is generally U-shaped. The series of longitudinal wires comprises a pair of longitudinal edge wires which are disposed beside free ends of the parallel arms of the U-shaped transverse wires. The tray has protection members arranged in the regions of the nodes at which the longitudinal edge wires and the parallel arms of the U-shaped transverse wires intersect, in order to cover the free ends of the parallel arms.

Abstract: Electrical conduits and conductors are sealed using a chamber that is configured for attachment to a conduit through which at least one conductor runs, such that the at least one conductor also runs through the chamber. A port permits access to the chamber to inject a sealing compound into the chamber, and a vent permits access to a portion of the conductor that is located between portions of the conductor that are surrounded by the sealing compound after the sealing compound is injected into the chamber.

Abstract: A technique and system for insulating conductors is provided in which insulating tubes are formed by winding insulating tape on a mandrel, with two or more layers of tape being wound in the same or opposite helical directions. The layers are bonded to one another and multiple tubes are formed in a series which can be nestingly assembled. The tubes are selected based upon the insulation rating desired and the size of a conductor. The tubes are assembled on the conductor and bonded to one another and to the conductor.

Abstract: An electrical lead-through bushing with an internal conductor surrounded by an external conductor, extending together through a flange element, is particularly suitable for a TDR (time domain reflectometry) measuring system in which the fill level in a reactor pressure vessel of a nuclear installation is monitored. The bushing is particularly suitable for use on a vessel wherein comparatively high pressures and/or high temperatures may prevail. For this purpose, a first space region, formed on a first side of the flange element between the internal conductor and the external conductor surrounding it, is sealed off with respect to a second space region, formed on a second side of the flange element by the internal conductor and the external conductor surrounding it, by way of a number of sealing rings.

Abstract: A method for making an inductor comprising writing a conductive coil comprising resistive material onto an outer surface of a substrate, and inductors made therewith is disclosed.

Abstract: A door wire routing system for efficiently routing wiring from a door jam to a swinging door in a concealed and protective manner. The door wire routing system includes a flexible tubular member that receives and protects a wire, and a pair of guide members that slidably receive the tubular member. One of the guide members is installed within an opening within a doorjamb and the other guide member is installed within an opening within an inner edge of a door member. The wire is extended through the tubular member for providing electrical power and data communications to the door member. When the door member is opened or closed, the tubular member slides within the guide members while protecting the wire from damage or sabotage.

Abstract: A cable fixing structure on a flat panel is to have an elliptical through hole on the flat panel of an electronic device enclosure, a protruding joint board is on the end of the connector of a cable, an upper and lower panel wedge each is near the top and lower portion of the elliptical through hole, wherein the shape and physical size of the joint board is equal to the elliptical through hole, the joint board is in parallel with the end of the connector, an upper and a lower joint wedges corresponding to the panel wedges are on the inner edge of the joint board. While installing the connector onto the panel, the joint board passes through the elliptical through hole enabling the upper and lower joint wedges to reach the upper and lower panel wedges by turning the connector. Thus, the connector of the cable is easily and rapidly fixed to the flat panel.

Abstract: A mechanism for confining a flat flexible cable of an image scanner in position is provided. The flat flexible cable is electrically connected between a circuit board and a carriage and bends differentially with the movement of the carriage relative to the circuit board under a scanning platform. The mechanism includes a confining member disposed between a first portion of the flat flexible cable and the scanning platform for isolating the flat flexible cable from the scanning platform. The confining member changes states and bends differentially with the movement of the carriage relative to the circuit board under the scanning platform, and has a bending resistance greater than that of the flat flexible cable. Accordingly, the confining member is kept at least a certain clearance from the scanning platform while confining the first portion of the flat flexible cable thereunder.

Abstract: A housing with electronics arranged therein includes a wall defining a penetration therethrough. A flexible conductor support made of plastic and including electrical conductors embedded therein extends through the penetration opening for electrical connection of at least one of the conductors to the electronics in the housing. The plastic of the flexible conductor provides insulation of the electrical conductors. The conductor support is sealed and mechanically fixed by a conductor support seal arranged between the penetration opening of the housing and the conductor support, the conductor support seal being molded directly onto the flexible conductor support and the housing.

Abstract: The invention provides nanocomposites comprising a clay and an organic compound, in which the clay is a clay bridged by a metal compound, preferably iron oxide and/or aluminum oxide. The organic compound is preferably a polymer. The clay-based nanocomposites of the invention have good mechanical properties and good heat resistance. The invention also provides cables comprising such a nanocomposite, preferably in their sheath or outer coating. Finally, the invention provides a process for producing said nanocomposite.

Abstract: A cable management system having as an integral part of the device needing cable management a slot arrangement that receives and holds cables. A lock bar closes the slot arrangement such that the cables are trapped in the slot arrangement. Methods of managing cable include the lock bar and slot arrangement.

Abstract: To provide a computer device wherein liquid penetration into a ventilation hole from its periphery can be prevented or reduced without sacrificing design and without limitation of the size and operation. Coating films 7a and 7b in frame form are applied on a periphery of a ventilation hole 6. A wet-characteristic of the coating film 7a and 7b is different from a wet-characteristic of material composing a housing 3. For example, when an angle of contact of coating films 7a and 7b for water is larger than an angle of contact of material composing the housing 3, if water is spilled on the outside of the coating film 7b the coating film 7b prevents the water flow into the ventilation hole 6.

Abstract: An apparatus includes an object formed of a quasi-1D crystalline material that is capable of supporting a free sliding density wave state. The apparatus also includes first and second input terminals that connect across a portion of the object and first and second output terminals that connect across the same portion of the object.

Abstract: A pivotable cable ring management system for moveably supporting wires on a stationary support structure, the wire management system comprising a mounting member pivotably attachable to a stationary support structure and at least one retention bracket extending from the mounting member, the retention bracket including a substantially circularly-shaped cable ring having two oppositely-facing open sides for accommodating the routing of wires therethrough, a base portion including at least one planar surface for mounting the cable retention bracket to the support structure, and at least one ring section, which includes an inner surface for facing the wires and for making contact therewith, for retaining wires, wherein at least part of the inner surface is convexly curved from one open side of the retention bracket to the other.

Abstract: A metal/dielectric construction comprises either an optically transmissive substrate adapted for channeling light therethrough, or a dielectric substrate, an optional adhesion-promoting layer comprising an oxide form of at least one metal or metalloid deposited onto the surface of the substrate, a layer composed of a highly reflective and/or electrically conductive/electromagnetic metal overlaying the adhesion-promoting layer, and a protective layer composed of a parylene polymer film formed over the metal layer.

Abstract: An implantable medical electrical lead is made by forming a generally radially directed bore extending between each lumen of an elongated lead body having a plurality of internal longitudinally extending, circumferentially spaced lumina, the bores being located at longitudinally and circumferentially spaced locations, then drawing an elongated conductor cable into and through each lumen of the lead body such that a terminal end thereof projects through and beyond an associated one of the bores. A metallic tube is slidably attached onto each conductor cable adjacent the cable's terminal end, then is firmly joined to its associated conductor cable. Thereupon, each metallic tube is affixed, as by welding, preferably, by laser welding, to an associated one of a plurality of tubular electrodes coaxial with, and overlying, the lead body at longitudinally spaced locations. In one instance, the tubular electrode may be a ring electrode with the lead body connected to a pacemaker.

Abstract: A reversible wire management system includes a mounting bracket having first and second planar members, the first and second planar members each including a set of retention bracket mounting features, wherein each set of retention bracket mounting features includes at least one mounting feature, which may be a slot, for connecting the respective planar member to a retention bracket, and at least one retention bracket, which may be a bifurcated O-ring, removeably attached to the first mounting bracket planar member using the first set of retention bracket mounting features, wherein the at least one retention bracket is adaptable to be selectively removed and reconnected to the second mounting bracket planar member using the second set of retention bracket mounting features.

Abstract: A flexible raceway arrangement for routing power and/or communication cabling to a work area. The raceway arrangement includes an elongate support member which mounts thereon a plurality of raceway covers arranged along the support member in side-by-side relation with one another to define an elongate raceway run. The individual side covers are pivotably openable to provide access to cabling within the interior thereof.

Abstract: A vertical wire management guide channel assembly for use in cable management racks has an elongated channel member formed of wire stock with a central web portion and side portions with open spaces between spaced wire rod elements. Vertically spaced pairs of arms project outwardly of the side portions and have a pair of vertically spaced horizontally extending rod elements and a vertically extending rod element between the outer ends thereof. Latch members extend transversely between the vertically extending rod portions of the arms, with one end of the latch member being pivotally engaged with the rod portion on one side of the channel member, and the other end of the latch member being releasably engaged with the rod portion on the other side of the channel member.

Abstract: The present invention 10 discloses a means for decoratively concealing electrical cabling or conduit 15 on a building structure 12. Disclosed are U-shaped channel section members 16 being joined together by U-shaped connection members 20 for attachment to the exterior of the building siding 14. Also shown is a meter cover 18 having flanges 45 with fastener apertures 38 therein for attachment over the building electrical meter further having viewing apertures 44 therein for viewing the electrical meter and lock member. The channel members 16 are attached to the building 12 by U-shaped clips 22 having means for attachment 36 of the channels 16 and fastener apertures 38 for attachment to the building 12. A top cap 24 and end cap 30 are provided to seal the channel members 16 from outside dust and debris.

Abstract: A universal panel for receiving cabling components is disclosed. The panel includes a plurality of panel segments that are interconnected to form panel modules. The panel modules are interconnected to provide a panel of any desired length, extending from the floor to the ceiling if desired. A panel segment includes a first alignment feature and a second alignment feature. The first and second alignment features are disposed to engage a second alignment feature and a first alignment feature, respectively, on a second panel segment to form a panel module. Each panel module includes a coupler and a receiver. The coupler of one panel segment is disposed to engage the receiver of the other panel segment. Each of the panel segments further includes a first alignment feature and a second alignment feature. The first alignment feature of one panel segment is disposed to engage the second alignment feature of the other panel segment.

Abstract: A cable management apparatus includes a cable trough having a body portion. A first side wall portion and a second wall portion each extend along a length of the body portion. The first side wall portion includes a plurality of notches formed therein and spaced along a length of the first side wall portion. A flange portion extends from each of the side wall portions. Each of the flange portions includes a plurality of openings formed therein. An elongated cover includes a plurality of fastening members spaced along a length of the cover. The fastening members are received in the flange openings to fasten the cover to the cable trough and to enclose cables routed within the cable trough while allowing cables to pass through the notches formed in the first side wall portion.

Abstract: The subject underground cable assembly protection system of this invention relates to a plurality of rigid substantially impact-resistant elongate protective channel members. Each of these channel members defines an enclosed compartment for housing the cable assembly. The system of the present invention also includes means for interconnecting adjoining channel members to each other. In this way, the underground cable assembly protection system can be formed. The channel member and/or the interconnecting means can comprise a polymeric material, and more preferably an impact-resistant polymeric material such as high-impact PVC or polyurethane.

Abstract: A cable manager including a channel and a plurality of channel retainers mounted to the channel. Slots are provided on the channel for mounting the channel retainers thereby allowing the user to dictate the position of the channel retainers. The channel retainers may be completely removed from the channel or may be pivoted to the left or the right to provide access to the cables within the channel. Cable management devices may be mounted within the channel to separate different types of cable.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for manufacturing a continuous metal tube having a plurality of electrical conductors disposed therein, by using a spring member to depress the electrical conductors while a flat metal strip is formed into a tubular member and welded to enclose the electrical conductors. The spring member functions to protect the electrical conductors from heat damage. The welding occurs completely downstream of the spring member in order to avoid excessive heat buildup in the spring member.