Abstract: A distributor including a plurality of connection points interconnected by jumpers. The distributor further includes: cable terminations each of which is provided with a plurality of connection strips, each strip being designed to receive one or more connector elements constituting the connection points; a central hub; and around the central hub, fixing means for individually connecting the cable terminations, where the cable terminations and the fixing means are organized so that the connections strips of each cable termination are disposed radially relative to the hub when the cable termination is put into place, and so that all of the jumpers can present substantially the same length and can pass from one connection point to another connection point by begin laid in part over the hub.

Abstract: A wiring block for telecommunications and data management has a combination cable organizer for routing cabling and conductor termination array for wiring connections. A conductor termination array is mounted on the upper edge of a plate. Guide walls extend across the plate front surface, defining channels for directing the cable conductors across the plate front surface for retaining the cable conductors. The cable conductors are sheathed up to the termination array.

Abstract: A cable sealing device that may be quickly installed and that provides both gripping of a cable and sealing of an opening in an enclosure end cap. The inventive cable sealing device further provides a quick, inexpensive, reliable, and includes gripping and sealing for cable ingress to and egress from an enclosure.

Abstract: An oil filled power bushing for a transformer in which the oil and nitrogen are separated by a movable piston within an expansion chamber for dividing said expansion chamber into a liquid filled section and a gas filled section, and means for sealing said piston with respect to a conductor and said expansion chamber.

Abstract: A bend radius guide provides effective cable management and bend radius control to prevent microbending of fiber optic cables entering and exiting cable distribution enclosures. Using arcuate surfaces, the guide provides bend radius control to prevent against microbending at distribution enclosure openings in directions horizontal or vertical to the enclosure depending upon the placement of the guide. When used in conjunction, bend radius guides prevent microbending in both horizontal and vertical directions concurrently. Bend radius guides used in conjunction can manage a number of fiber cables while still allowing access to individual cables through an angled slot formed by the joining of two guides.

Abstract: A protecting device for a plug is disclosed. The plug has a lead-out line electrically connected with a conductive wire. The conductive wire is enclosed by a cladding. A spiral ribbon is arranged on the outer surface of the conductive wire and on the junction between the lead-out line of the plug and the conductive wire. The spiral ribbon can provide smooth bending of the conductive wire when the conductive wire is pulled in arbitrary direction and prevent the breaking of the copper coil within the conductive wire.

Abstract: An aluminum-electrolyte capacitor assembly is provided which includes a capacitor disposed in a metallic housing. The housing is accommodated and held by a ring clamp. The ring clamp is attached to a mounting plate, preferably by screw fasteners. The mounting plate includes a bore for accommodating at least part of the housing. The ring clamp includes a conically shaped extension that extends downward and mateably engages the bore. The assembly may also include a protective ring disposed in the bore and sandwiched between the conically shaped extension of the ring clamp and the mounting plate.

Abstract: A strain relief bracket for use in conventional and modular furniture applications guards against excessive bending of copper and fiber optic cable. The device is a substantially rigid durable bracket that has an adhesive surface for adhesion to the interior of a furniture wall. The device is bi-planar, having a first section in a first plane, a raised flange section in a second plane, and a second section connecting the first section and raised flange section. A flange at the end of the first section secures the bracket to the edge of an opening in the furniture wall. Cables are secured to the bracket by cable ties that extend through holes provided on the raised flange section. The bi-planar arrangement of the bracket minimizes the bend radius of the cables and thereby strain relieves the cable, adapters, and connectors in the wall.

Abstract: A rigid bar of material is fastened to a circuit board to increase its stiffness. The bar is preferably a high modulus plastic such as liquid crystal polymer. Flexible fingers which surround a central opening are formed integrally with the bar and pop into throughbores in the circuit board. Each finger has at least one arcuate protrusion and, preferably several, which can engage the bottom of the circuit board. A rigid pin which may be made of steel is slid into the central opening and has an interference fit therewith to hold it in place to prevent flexible fingers from moving inwardly so the stiffener is held fast to the circuit board. In one embodiment, the stiffener has an I-beam cross section and arches enhancing the resistance to bending.

Abstract: In a flat circuitry mounting structure for connection of one end portion of a flat circuitry that is mounted with a surplus length between a molded panel and a body panel at a position in a vehicle, the flat circuitry is supported by a flexible support member that is mounted on a back face of the door trim in such manner that one end in a longitudinal direction thereof is fixed while the other end is free.

Abstract: A lead wire strain relief connector and switch mount is configured to be attached to a surface of an electrical device to secure lead wires of a switch employed in the device, resisting the lead wires from being pulled from the device. The connector and switch mount also includes clasps that securely hold the switch without adhesives or separate fasteners.

Abstract: The invention concerns an electrical wiring frame for housing electrical appliances and the wiring thereof, comprising a quick, simple assembly system not requiring tools thereby considerably reducing assembly costs and time. Said frame (1) comprises at least two vertical members (2) and at least a horizontal rail (4) linked to the two vertical members by at least two generally omega-shaped stirrups (3), the stirrup base determining the spacing of the horizontal rail relative to the vertical members, the internal space defined by said stirrups being used as wiring duct, the horizontal rail (4) being provided with the standardized support (5) designed for housing electrical appliances and at least one binding post (6) arranged parallel to the support designed for fixing in position the electric wires connected to the electrical appliances.

Abstract: A splicing device is provided for being fastened to one end of a cable wherein fibers/wires in the cable are connectable to the device. Further, the cable sheathing is brased to the device by a tightening procedure. The connection of the device to the cable is made under a controlled environmental condition, for instance, in a factory, during transport to the place of cable laying, or the like. The device is designed in a watertight design wherein the cable is allowed to be lowered down into water without further measures needing to be taken. The device further can be opened, in which connections for the measuring equipment are accessible. Measuring of the cable after that can be performed. The device is usable, for instance, in the laying of a submarine cable from cable ships. The device includes a splicing part and a measurement connection part. In the splicing part of the device, the fibers/wires of the cable are connected.

Abstract: In general submerged pumps are lowered into a trench by means of the power cable (12) which passes into the pump head (10). In order to avoid an unnecessary loading on the power cable (12) the invention proposes providing a protective hose which surrounds the power cable (12) and which is secured to the pump head (10) and by means of which the submerged pump can be lowered without in that case loading the power cable.

Abstract: A wiring method for an electrical wire 3 is provided. In the resultant wiring structure, an insulating base member 11 is provided with a plurality of projections 12 formed along a designated wiring route. Each projection 12 is provided with a dented top for receiving the wire 3. By using an ultrasonic welding machine, the wire 3 is welded on the projections 12 in order, while wiring the wire 3 on the insulating base member 11. The insulating base member 11 has a plurality of shelf portions providing a three-dimensional structure.

Abstract: An integral or unitary flexible cable support with a base for mounting on an appropriate structural member, a flexible strap integrally formed with the base, the flexible strap having a base end attached to the base and a distal end that includes a keyhole shaped aperture for engaging an appropriate attachment button on the front side of the base. In use, cable or wiring to be supported is placed within the flexible strap, the strap bent to encompass the wiring and the keyhole shaped aperture engaged about the attachment button to provide a wiring support that is not easily disengaged by random movement of the wiring, but is easily disengaged by hand for removal of one or more cables or insertion of additional cables.

Abstract: A grommet is provided for positively and easily mounting a longitudinally shaped member (e.g. a wire harness) in such a manner that the member is passed through a mounting plate such as a panel of a vehicle body. The grommet includes a second cylindrical portion connected through a connection portion to a first cylindrical portion for passing a wire harness therethrough. A groove, formed in an outer peripheral surface of the second cylindrical portion, and flange portions, formed between the groove and the connection portion, maintain the angle of projection of the flange portions with respect to the second cylindrical portion. The second cylindrical portion is turned inside out, so that the flange portions, deformed into a generally tapering, cylindrical shape, are passed through a mounting hole, and then the second cylindrical portion is restored into its initial shape, so that the grommet is located on the panel in a predetermined position.

Abstract: The present invention involves a cable clamp for securing an electrical cable within the aperture or “knock-out” of an electrical distribution panel. The cable clamp is a single piece of molded material, with a wedge-shaped head portion, having a hypotenuse side with at least one angled step, a base side with at least one angled step depending inward, a tail side substantially perpendicular to the base side, and a tail portion extending from the tail side away from the hypotenuse side for hand gripping. The clamp is inserted between a cable and an interior wall of the knock-out opening until a right angled step passes thorough the knock-out opening, thereby locking the clamp into position with the cable firmly and securely held between an obtusely angled step of the clamp and an interior wall of the knock-out opening. The number and size of the obtusely angled and right angled steps on the clamp may be varied to accommodate cables and knock-outs of various sizes.

Abstract: A clamping construction is provided to hold an automotive wiring harness more securely. One end 1a of a connector holder 1 on which an automotive wiring harness 2 is placed and one end 3a of a clamp 3 are rotatably coupled by a hinge 7. A projecting guide 4 and a lock claw 5 are provided at the other end of the connector holder 1, and a projected portion 3d is formed at an other end 3b of the clamp 3. At the leading end of the projected portion 3d is formed a lock hole 6. The projected portion 3d is formed such that a contact portion of the outer surface of the projected portion 3d and the inner surface of the projecting guide 4 extends to the projecting end of the projecting guide 4.

Abstract: A device for holding wires/fibers is provided in which a block of resilient material is formed with grooves for receiving cable and wires/fibers. In a particular illustrative embodiment of the invention, a single groove for receiving a cable is connected to multiple grooves for receiving wires/fibers that are contained within the cable. The grooves also preferably are open at one end to the exterior of the unit of material so that the cable and wires/fibers extend to the desired points of attachment.

Abstract: A remote power inlet arrangement for use with a portable generator having a power outlet, for providing auxiliary power to the main electrical panel or load center of a building. The power inlet arrangement includes a power inlet which is secured inside a power inlet enclosure. An electrical cord is attached at one end to the power inlet. The electrical cord has a plug at a second end which can be engaged with the power outlet of the portable generator. The electrical cord remains connected to and is stored with the power inlet inside the power inlet enclosure when not in use. A door having a peripheral resilient seal is attached to the power inlet enclosure to provide a weathertight seal when the door is in a closed position. A securing mechanism is provided to maintain the door in its closed position.

Abstract: An improved method and apparatus for assembling a wire harness, and then securing that wire harness to a vehicle trim panel includes the use of adhesive strips. The strips are placed in a welding station prior to the wire harness being assembled through the welding stations. Once the wire harness is fully assembled, the trim panel is placed above the jig. The welding stations are provided with structure to actuate the strips and secure the strips to the trim panel. The strips then capture and hold the wires on the trim panel. In this way, the wire harness may be directly attached to the trim panel after its assembly.

Abstract: A computer desk device provides a back board that is arranged on the rear side of a desktop on which a computer is to be installed. A common power supply cable and common network cable which are to be connected to the computer are accommodated in the back board, thus removing the need for construction work for wiring on the floor or below the floor surface and achieving a reduction in the labor and expense of wiring as well as a great reduction in the amount of time needed for wiring.

Abstract: A device for controlling the movement of an electrical cord which connects a computer mouse to a computer. The device is made of a shackle made of a partially cylindrical body having flared lips which extend along the shackle body and a mounting structure attached to the shackle. The device shackle attaches to a mouse cord and the device mounting structure is attachable to stationary objects such as mouse pads or desk tops. The device limits the movement of a computer mouse cord to a length necessary to operate a computer mouse while restraining the remaining mouse cord length by allowing the length of mouse cord between the mouse and the shackle to be moved while the length of cord between the shackle and the computer is held stationary by the device.

Abstract: A structure for securing electrical contact between connecting sections of a wire harness includes a wall with a hole therethrough and a projection having a hollow. The projection extends from a rim of the hole and the hollow is in communication therewith. There is a cover which closes the end of the projection remote from the rim. There is a plurality of connecting sections on one or more wire harnesses and an insulative cap is placed thereover. The hollow is adapted to receive the cap and connection sections and an opening is provided in the cover. This permits introduction of a resilient cap, which will secure the connecting sections within the hollow and allows otherwise trapped air to escape readily through the opening. This simplifies both production and assembly.

Abstract: A wire box including a main box having an outer surface with a water outlet therein. A wall is provided around the periphery of the outlet and projects outwardly from the surface in a direction substantially perpendicular thereto. There is a closure on the end of the wall furthest from the main box. There is at least one opening in the wall which communicates between the outlet and the exterior of the box. It is more desirable if there is a protective rib adjacent the opening and spaced apart therefrom a distant sufficient to allow water to run out of the opening. The form of the closure may be widely varied so that there is no direct path into and out of the main box for water to follow.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a ribbon cable in a bent position with the extent of the bend limited to prevent distortion of or damage to the cable. The cable clamp apparatus includes a first and a second member, an inner member positioned inside the bend and an outer member located outside the bend of the ribbon cable, with one of the two members including at least one latch for securing the other member in a fixed relationship while the ribbon cable remains bent but at no greater a bend than the minimum radius. The latch is preferably formed integrally with the outer member, projecting each end at a distance approximately equal to the length of the inner member to hold the inner member in releasable relationship to the outer member while limiting the bend of the ribbon cable to the diameter of the inner member to avoid damage to the cable.

Abstract: A chainlink raceway (1) for cables and hoses is disclosed having an upper portion with non-inverted chain links which overlies a lower portion with inverted chain links and having a turnaround portion of more than 180.degree. and which joins the upper and lower portions and inverts the links as they move from the upper portion to the lower portion. The raceway has chain links provided with links. Plural webs side-by side form a comb-like structure on the bottom of the chain links. The webs on the links in the upper portion interleave with the webs on the links in the lower portion so that the engaged chain links (2) are secured against transverse displacement relative to one another.

Abstract: An installation method for installing machines of different heights at an installation site includes provision of a flexible power cord of particular length, affixed to an upper region of each machine. The power cord is terminated in a power-rated male connector. At the intended installation location, the power cord origination location is identified, which is the location at which the power cord will originate after installation. An interface box having a NEMA female connector is installed at a location such that the female connector is at a radius from the power cord origination location which is less than the length of the flexible power cord. The interface box is installed, connected to a power source, and tested, before physical installation of the machine. At the time of physical installation of the machine, there is no delay attributable to hard-wiring of the power connections to the machine, and it is connected with the flexible power cord.

Abstract: The present relates to a molding process for, and structural configuration of, a cable assembly. More particularly, the present invention includes a cable assembly including a housing having a conduit and a clam-shell encasement integral with the conduit. The housing defines a passage that extends through the housing. The present invention also includes a method for manufacturing a cable assembly including the steps of forming a housing having a conduit and a clam-shell encasement integral with the conduit. The encasement is movable between an open position and a closed position and the housing defines a passage. The method further includes the steps of disposing a cable in the passage and placing the encasement into its closed position.

Abstract: A seal for sealing an aperture in an object, through which aperture one or more elongate article(s) extend(s). The seal includes at least two pressure members; at least two seal members to seal the aperture, at least part of at least one of which is situated, in use, between the at least two pressure members; and a compression device to compress the seal members in use by moving the pressure members closer together. The seal is arranged such that each elongate article extends in between at least two seal members, the seal members being situated adjacent to each other in a lateral direction with respect to the direction in which the elongate article(s) extend(s), and being arranged to form a sealing contact with each other and with each elongate article when they are compressed by the compression device.

Abstract: An arrangement for sealing a cable bushing for at least one connecting cable, and in particular for a connecting cable of a sensor element of a gas sensor. On the terminal side, the sensor element is arranged in a metallic housing which has a tubular opening, in which a sealing arrangement is disposed, through which the connecting cable is conducted. The sealing arrangement is fixedly surrounded by the housing and has an elastically deformable sealing element and a spring element acting in the direction of the leading-through of the connecting cable, the sealing element being elastically deformed by the spring energy of the spring element.

Abstract: A side insertion trap for cable or wire includes a base and two arms extending from the base to define an opening between the arms for permitting lateral insertion of a cable or wire between the arms. A retention member, such as one or more angled teeth, serves to inhibit motion of the wire or cable between the arms in a direction perpendicular to a lateral insertion direction.

Abstract: A cable manager grommet insertable into a cutout in a furniture panel, the cutout having an edge surface with a slot formed therein, the grommet having a transverse collar and a ridge extending therefrom, wherein the transverse collar lines the cutout edge surface, with the ridge inserted into the slot.

Abstract: An improved snap-in connector incorporating a liner or insert for the outbound end of the snap-in connector that comprises a generally cylindrical body having an outer periphery and inbound and outbound ends is described. The insert includes at least two, preferably three and most preferably four tabs that extend outwardly from the outer periphery of the inbound end and engage cast-in recesses in the inner periphery the outbound end of the snap-in connector. Also extending outwardly from the outer periphery of the liner or insert at points between the inbound and outbound ends of the liner or insert, and radially offset from the first set of tabs, is a second set of tabs, and preferably four in number that engage the outermost outbound end surface of the snap-in connector.

Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cable to the outer case of an electric device and an electric device comprising the same are disclosed. A groove in which the cable can move in a direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the cable is provided at an outer case. The apparatus for securing the device forms a part of the outer case after the apparatus is assembled, and the electric device can be separated without interference with the outer case after the apparatus is detached. The apparatus for securing the cable can be easily detached by a screw driver.

Abstract: A revolving top, cable attachment device that provides a means for attaching a wire cable or a padlock to any portable equipment having at least one generally flat surface or edge. It is particularly useful for securing equipment where either the cable or equipment may be rotated. A metal or plastic circular shaped pad provides a base that can be bonded to a side of an equipment. An upper portion provides a tunnel-like cable housing through which a cable or padlock shackle may pass. The upper portion is fastened by a center pin to the base at its center in a manner allowing the cable housing to rotate 360 degrees freely with respect to the base. The device is strong, ruggedly made and inexpensive.

Abstract: A chassis (200) having cable management features includes a frame (210) for holding communication modules (105) that have cables (305) coupled to front surfaces thereof. The chassis also includes cable tunnels (225) formed beneath the frame (210). The cable tunnels (225) are each defined by sidewalls and upper and lower surfaces that form an aperture through the tunnel (225), and the module cables (305) from a particular module (105) can be routed through its associated cable tunnel (225) beneath the frame (210). The chassis (200) also includes cable guides (230), each defining an opening associated with a particular communication module (105), wherein cables (305) coupled to that communication module (105) can be routed through its associated cable tunnel (225) and then through its associated cable guide (230).

Abstract: Disclosed is a device for mounting a planar electrical component, such as a computer motherboard, to a chassis. In one embodiment, the device includes a spacer including a coiled wall configured to be positioned between the board and the chassis, and an elongated clip coupled to the spacer. The elongated clip including an upper fastener extending in a first direction from the spacer. The upper fastener is configured to removably clamp onto the board and secure the board to the spacer. The elongated clip further comprises a lower fastener extending in a second direction from the spacer. The lower fastener is configured to removably clamp onto the chassis and secure the chassis to the spacer.

Abstract: A device for electrically connecting the frame of a switching cabinet in which the cabinet housing is connected to the door by contact elements which are thereby electrically connected to the frame sections of the frame-like borders of the cabinet housing facing the door and are supported resiliently as well as electrically against the closed door. Specially designed contact springs can be used to create contacts between a subsequently fitted standard switching cabinet provided with a surface protection layer and the frame or cabinet housing in the door closure area.

Abstract: The invention is directed to a grommet including a cylindrical body fabried from rubber or synthetic rubber material. The body has a centrally located aperture extending therethrough and at least one radially located aperture with a slit for easily receiving a cable or the like. The grommet further includes a rigid insert secured to the body in the centrally located aperture. The insert has female threads formed therein for releasably securing a tool thereto to remove the grommet from the ballast tank without destroying the body of the grommet. The insert has a tubular member and an outwardly projecting circumferential flange formed on the tubular member. The body is formed on the tubular member wherein the flange secures the insert axially with respect to the body. Preferably, the body is fabricated from neoprene and is vulcanized to its final form.

Abstract: A hermetic terminal including a metallic wall having at least one opening therein through which a conductor pin extends, the conductor pin having a discontinuity on its end so that the relative electrical rating of the hermetic terminal can be ascertained through visual inspection of the terminal. A method is provided for use in a production facility whereby the relative electrical capacity of conductor pins, partially assembled hermetic terminals and completed hermetic terminals can be visually distinguished.

Abstract: A conductive feedthrough for providing electrical current to semiconductor packages. A conductive wall portion of a semiconductor package contains an insulating material disposed in an aperture in the conductive wall. The insulating material has an axial bore into which an electrical conductor is inserted. The conductor has a reduced diameter in the portion inside the axial bore and enlarged portions on either side of the axial bore.

Abstract: A power transmitting elongate assembly transmits electrical or fluid power in a manipulative robot. At least one power transmitting elongate element has a longitudinal axis. Each elongate element is configured as an electrical cable or a fluid hose. A protective sleeve is wrapped completely around the at least one elongate element. The protective sleeve has a length and two opposite sides. Each side is disposed substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis. At least one fastener couples the protective sleeve to the at least one elongate element. Each fastener is wrapped around and/or attached to the protective sleeve. Each fastener includes two interconnecting components which interconnect with each other.

Abstract: A knockout providing either bundled wiring or multiple electrical conduit connector access to an electrical enclosure. The knockout provides one large knockout for use with bundled wiring or a large conduit connector when activated and a number of small knockouts, each for use with one small conduit connector when activated. The small knockouts are arranged tangentially within the larger knockout in a radial pattern.

Abstract: A relay apparatus between relative rotary members has a first rotator (a rotator) having an inner cylindrical portion, a second rotator (a fixed body) having an outer cylindrical portion for surrounding the inner cylindrical portion at a predetermined interval, and for rotating relative to the inner cylindrical portion, a flexible flat cable coiled along the inside of the circular space between the inner cylindrical portion and the outer cylindrical portion, wherein the terminal portion of the inner circumference and the terminal portion of the outer circumference of the flexible flat cable are held in the inner cylindrical portion and the outer cylindrical portion, respectively, and a C-shaped mobile body is disposed in a freely movable manner for reversing the flexible flat cable in the aperture, wherein the mobile body is defined so that an inner circumferential side is polygon-shaped.

Abstract: An enclosure for telecommunications equipment has one or more swivel stubs extending from the sides of the enclosures. When enclosures are mounted stacked end to end on a wall, access to a swivel stub is not prevented by other enclosures, thereby allowing an enclosure to be added or replaced without having to remove any other enclosures. In one embodiment, the configuration of the enclosures does not limit the number of enclosures that can be stacked end to end. The present invention removes the need for a special mounting bracket to provide clearance for the swivel stubs between the back of the enclosure and the mounting surface.

Abstract: There is a disclosure of a system for a wall mounted electrical duplex outlet receptacle that can be removed from the wall and includes a length of electrical extension cord integrally attached to provide electrical power to distant locations. When the duplex assembly is installed and latched to an interior box in the wall, the redundant length of the extension cord can be removed out of the interior box and wound about a spring loaded roller reel located remotely away from the box and duplex through the interior of the wall providing for the availability of a substantial length of extension cord when the duplex is to be removed. When installed in the wall, the duplex appears similar to a standard electrical duplex with a standard face plate. In addition, the invention includes structure for latching the duplex to the wall in the interior box as well as for an improved electrical connection between the roller reel and the outside electricity source that eliminates twisting of the wire as the reel rotates.

Abstract: A power cable binder mounting arrangement includes a casing having a transverse sliding track extended to one vertical side wall thereof near the top, a raised portion in the transverse sliding track, and a bottom hook, and a slotted power cable binder moved in and out of the transverse sliding track and secured in the desired position by the raised portion in the sliding track and fastened to the bottom hook with an end hook thereof to secure the power cable of the power supply device in an arranged condition.

Abstract: A wire harness protector having an open slide trough closed by a removable cover, and containing an internal wire harness carrier attached to the harness, for example by taping, and connected to the cover to slide in the trough when the cover is closed. The carrier is generally L-shaped, and the trough has a wire slot formed in a sidewall thereof generally parallel to the guide slot in the cover, such that the wire harness is redirected laterally within the trough by the carrier, with an incoming end sliding longitudinally in the trough, and an outgoing end sliding laterally through the wire slot in the side wall. The wire harness protector according to the invention is especially useful for protecting and controlling wire harness slack found between hinged and sliding surfaces in a vehicle, for example doors, hoods and trunk lids.