Abstract: A resin structure includes: a box-shape main body having multiple regions; and multiple lids assembled to the main body. The main body has a first partition wall extending to separate between a pair of the regions. A first one of the multiple lids covers one of the pair of the regions and has a second partition wall provided at its edge portion. A second one of the multiple lids covers the other of the pair of the regions and has a third partition wall provided at its edge portion. The first partition wall and the second partition wall are located to overlap each other in a thickness direction of the first partition wall to form a multi-layer wall structure, and the first partition wall and the third partition wall are located to overlap each other in the thickness direction to form a multi-layer wall structure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to electrical box assemblies and universal stabilizing brackets that can be used to stabilize electrical boxes attached to different size wall studs. The electrical box assemblies include an electrical box and a stabilizing bracket. Each stabilizing brackets includes a base, a front stop, a rear stop and one or more rear stop segments. The front and rear stops and the rear stop segments include a face member that extends substantially perpendicularly relative to the base. One or more notches are positioned at a junction between each rear stop to facilitate the breaking away of rear stop segments to modify the length of the stabilizing bracket.

Abstract: An electrical connection point including a functional block that includes a functional faceplate and a rear electrical plug and including a base that includes a housing to receive the functional block in a plugged in position. To reduce the risk of accidental detachment of the functional block, while improving the removable character of its fixing, the electrical connection point includes a lock with a ring that surrounds the functional faceplate and is disposed so as to be accessible from the outside of the housing when the functional block is received in the housing, the ring being rotatable relative to the rear electrical plug between an unlocking position to place the lock in the unlocking configuration and a locking position to place the lock in the locking configuration when the functional block is in the plugged in position.

Abstract: A switch seat body assembling structure includes a main body for assembling with a switch component. The main body is composed of a metal head section in the form of a thin sheet structure and a nonmetal belly section. The main body is defined with an eccentric axis and has a shaft hole positioned on the eccentric axis. The metal head section has a first wall normal to or inclined from the eccentric axis and a second wall connected with the first wall and parallel to or inclined from the eccentric axis. The first and second walls together define a space. The nonmetal belly section fills the space to connect with entire sections of the first and second walls as an integrated body. The switch seat body assembling structure improves the problems that the processing and manufacturing processes are time-consuming and troublesome and the material cost is higher.

Abstract: A power distribution system includes a plurality of wires extending between a first end and a second end. The wires extend continuously between the first and second ends, Each wire includes an electrical conductor and an insulation layer. The power distribution system further includes a receptacle selectively positionable at any position along a length of the wires. The power receptacle includes a housing defining at least one power outlet. A plurality of connection members is positioned within the housing. Each connection member includes a first end and a second end. The first end is configured to contact the electrical conductors within the insulation layers of the plurality of wires for electrically connecting the plurality of connection members to the plurality of wires. The second end is configured to electrically connect the plurality of connection members to the at least one power outlet.

Abstract: A quick release connecting device includes an actuating retainer and a fixing member movably assembled to the actuating retainer. The fixing member includes a pivot portion and a pivot member movably mounted to the pivot portion; and the pivot member is coupled with a second object. The fixing member includes a limiting section and the pivot member includes a corresponding limiting section, such that the limiting section and the corresponding limiting section limit or stop each other at a specific location when the fixing member is moved or rotated. With these arrangements, the quick release connecting device can be applied to conveniently and repeatedly connect and separate a circuit board, a drawer, or a window to and from a corresponding rack, chassis, cabinet or window frame.

Abstract: A rotary electrical machine for a vehicle according to the present invention is provided with a stator, a rotor which is provided facing the stator and which rotates coaxially with the stator, a power module which is connected to the stator, a capacitor which eliminates or reduces switching noise in the power module and has a pressure release valve, a circuit board on which the capacitor is mounted, and a heat sink which encompasses the capacitor, wherein a semi-closed cell foam seal material is provided in contact with the pressure release valve, and the capacitor is fixed to a terminal fixing section of the circuit board, and is also fixed to an inner side of the heat sink by an anti-vibration bond in a portion different from the terminal fixing section.

Abstract: Improvements in an adjustable box and adapter are disclosed for mounting a junction box directly to a stud, between studs, and to a ceiling using an adaptor and adjusting the position of said junction box. The junction box can be secured to the adaptor using screws. Longitudinal slots on the adaptor allow the adjustment of the position of the junction box along the adaptor by loosening the screws. The screws can be tightened or loosened using the screwheads or attachments on the screws, thereby allowing the adjustment of the junction box from both within the junction box and outside the junction box.

Abstract: A power distribution system for delivering DC electrical power is provided. The power distribution system comprises a power distribution device and a power interface. The power distribution device comprises a power storage device. The power interface is configured to distribute the DC electrical power from the power distribution device and charge the power distribution device using an external power input.

Abstract: A contact rail device for an at least partly electrically driven motor vehicle. The contact rail device comprises at least one busbar for electrical contact-connection of an electric machine to a supply device for the electric machine In this case, the busbar comprises at least one compensation bow for compensation of temperature-dependent changes in length.

Abstract: A preloadable trigger-release-clip that may be ceiling triggered for lighting module installation is described, including systems and methods of use. The trigger-release-clip may include a base-plate, a trigger, a clip, and a stop. The base-plate may be a structural member that attaches to a lighting module. The trigger may be in communication with the base-plate. The clip, with a torsion-spring, may be in communication with the base-plate. The stop may be in communication with the trigger. In a pre-loaded configuration, the stop may be in an up position that prevents the clip from actuating. In a final configuration, the stop has been retracted into a down position by the trigger being depressed by a bottom of a ceiling that may allow the clip to actuate, such that a terminal end of the clip pivots to grab a top of the ceiling securing the lighting module to the ceiling.

Abstract: An apparatus for providing a seal around a plurality of elongated members passing through an aperture in a barrier comprises a plurality of support blocks for mounting to the barrier and extending across the aperture, each support block comprising a block body having a back side facing toward the barrier and having at least one interfacial side facing toward an interfacial side of another support block. Each interfacial side comprises a plurality of bearing surfaces and a plurality of passage portions between the bearing surfaces, each bearing surface configured to bear against a corresponding bearing surface on the interfacial surface of the other support block. A sealant portion covers a substantial area of each bearing surface, each of the sealant portions constructed from a compressible sealing material. One or more passage strips constructed from the compressible sealing material extend across each passage portion between two bearing surfaces on either side of the passage portion.

Abstract: A wall plate is provided that has a scoop and at least one knockout provided on a surface of the scoop. The scoop allows for conventional routing of wires or cables from behind a wall opening to equipment within a room, while the knockouts increase the versatility of the wall plate by allowing for wires or cables to be selectively routed into or through the scoop.

Abstract: The electrical-accessory module (130) for engaging in an electrical box (110) includes a casing (131) that is made of insulating material and that includes: a side wall (132) that is closed at the rear by a rear wall (133) so as to define an inside space for receiving at least one electrical connection element; and an outer collar (135) that borders the side wall at the front so as to bear against the front edge (115) of the electrical box. The casing further includes a front wall (134) that closes the inside space at the front and that includes: an access window (137) for accessing each electrical connection element, the access window being closed by trim (139) that gives the electrical-accessory module its electrical function; and securing elements (138) for securing a finishing plate (150).

Abstract: An electrical-accessory module (130) for engaging in an electrical box (110) includes a casing (131) made of insulating material, and that includes a side wall (132) that is closed at the front by a front wall (134) for defining an inside space for receiving an electrical mechanism (140). The electrical-accessory module includes firstly snap-fastener elements (137) adapted to catch onto the electrical box, which snap-fastener elements include at least one catch member (137A) that is movable between a retracted position in which it does not hinder the insertion of the casing into the electrical box, and an extended position in which it is adapted to catch directly onto the electrical box, and secondly release elements (137C) for releasing the snap-fastener elements, which release elements are accessible via the front, through an access opening (139) provided in the front wall, so as to return the catch member into its retracted position.

Abstract: A bracket for attaching bridging members to a thermal stud being generally C-shaped with parallel spaced apart flanges connected by a central web having opening in the web of the stud which spans the majority of the width of the web and where the openings are provided with flanges extending perpendicularly from the edges of the opening into the interior of the stud. The bracket is a generally L-shaped bracket having a leg with a means to properly locate a bridging member centrally within the bracket and the stud wall and a base for overlying the web of the stud. The base has a width approximately the same as the stud and preferably has flanges extending perpendicularly from the base at either end thereof to engage and be able to attach to the flanges of the stud. The base is also provided with a centrally located tab extending perpendicularly from the base to allow the bracket to be properly positioned within the web of the stud.

Abstract: A support frame (10) for a cabling trunk assembly (1) is disclosed. In one embodiment, the support frame (10) has a main body (11) defining a mounting surface (41), and a first extension leg (50) extending along a first side edge (42) of the main body (11) and away from the mounting surface (41). Similarly, the support frame (10) can be provided with a second extension leg (52) that extends along a second side edge (44) of the main body (11) and away from the mounting surface (41). The extension legs (50, 52) may be provided with tabs (54, 56) to provide a secure connection with receiving grooves (28, 29) on a channel (12) of the cabling trunk assembly (1). The extension legs (50, 52) may also be configured to provide a snap-fit connection with the receiving grooves (28, 29).

Abstract: The invention refers to a housing of electronic apparatus mountable on a wall of an electric panel or cabinet. To ease the assembly operation on a bored wall panel, the housing comprises two parts, (i) a front portion and (ii) a hollow main body, which are separated and configured to be able to connect to one another being, when connected, on opposite sides of the panel or cabinet.

Abstract: Electrical wiring apparatus having a base with an outer opening. The base has cable entries at opposite ends thereof that have the stripped wire ends of cables mounted therein. A mounting post extends outwardly from the base which has spaced recesses therein adjacent to the mounting post. Links are slidably mounted on the mounting post in offset relation in the spaced recesses to engage and connect the wire ends of the cables at opposite ends of the base. A cover plate and/or associated electrical device can be removably mounted on the base over the outer opening thereof to engage the links and maintain them in engagement with the wire ends. The electrical device may have terminals engaging the links.

Abstract: A support for a display which allows for the safe supply of electrical power when the display is reoriented includes a mounting board for mounting a display and a rack. The rack includes a power port and a power rail electrically connected to the power port. A slip assembly is slidable mounted on the rack. The mounting board is secured on the slip assembly. The slip assembly includes a conduction piece which is electrically connected to a display. The conduction piece is in electrical contact with different portions of the power rail when the slip assembly slides on the rack.

Abstract: An electrical box support bracket is provided for coupling to the side wall of an electrical box to support the electrical box in an opening formed in a hollow core building block. The support bracket has a flange at the front edge and coupling tab at a front edge that clips onto the side wall of the electrical box. The coupling tab at the front edge of the support bracket has a hook for engaging an inner edge of the electrical box to couple the support bracket to the electrical box and to prevent sliding of the support bracket on the electrical box. A leg extends substantially perpendicular from one end of the body of the bracket to contact the top or bottom surface of the building block during construction of a wall. The flange forms a positioning tab that contacts the front face of the building block to prevent the electrical box from being pushed into the hollow core of the building block until the wall is completed.

Abstract: A mural electrical apparatus has a metal mounting bracket, a sub-plate, a plate fixed to the sub-plate by a local link, this plate bearing or constituting a conductive portion. This apparatus further has an elastic conductive member provided at least with an orifice, a flexible arm, and a flexible arm, this member being secured to the sub-plate by the local link, crossing the orifice, and the flexible arms protruding in opposite directions to elastically respectively press against the conductive portion and against the bracket, the conductive portion thus, being brought to the same electric potential as the bracket.

Abstract: A cable tray and at least one side wall bracket secured to the cable tray is disclosed. The cable tray has a plurality of transverse and longitudinal wires. The side wall bracket has an upper loop with a first end and a second end. Curved portions extend from the first end and the second end of the upper loop. An angled leg extends from each curved portion. The angled legs are defined by a U-shaped inside leg portion and a hook that leads to an outside leg portion. The inside leg portion of each angled leg engages a first surface of side longitudinal wires and bottom longitudinal wires and the outside leg portion of each angled leg engages a second surface opposite the first surface of side longitudinal wires and bottom longitudinal wires to secure the side wall bracket to the cable tray.

Abstract: A cable positioning bracket is provided for mounting to a building component, e.g. a wall stud. The bracket has an anchor plate for being connected to the broad surface of the building component and a pair of side plates for being connected to the narrow surface of the building component. A pair of platforms are positioned adjacent to a slot for supporting one or more cables. A series of opposed tabs are provided in several embodiments, the tabs oriented to engage and support one or more cables. One side plate pivots away from the building component by means of a hinge plate to insert the cable or cables. The tabs may be formed with side strips surrounding a window, the strips allowing arcuate bending of the tabs to control tab flexure. A score line may be provided to enable bending to fit a building component of a different width.

Abstract: A cable-raceway providing electromagnetic shielding has rectangular channels defined by longitudinal-folds of a tape which comprises mesh having a warp of bare wires running lengthwise and a weft of a single, bare-wire. Metal brackets support it with the base of each bracket extending transversely under the raceway. The channels nest between arms upstanding from the base, and a plastic insert fits over the tape to enhance electrical contact between the mesh and bracket for electrical ground-bonding of the raceway. The insert provides teeth down the walls of each channel for engagement by cable-retainers to push them down into the channels for retaining underlying cables. Further support in the channels is provided by plastic straps that extend under the raceway and to which the channels are secured using inserts and cable-retainers corresponding to the inserts and retainers. One face of the mesh is covered by an electrically-insulating sheet.

Abstract: An attachment system for cables (7), in particular for wind turbines, has a base body (1, 3) securable to a support structure and forming cable bushings (5) with openings for cables (7). The openings can be closed by a cover (17) applying retaining forces to the cables (7). The cable bushings (5) on the base body (1, 3) are arranged at least over part of a ring, with an outside opening. The cover (17) has retaining bodies lockable to the base body (1, 3) for preliminary fixing of the cables (7) inserted into the cable bushings (5) and a tightening strap (17) encompassing the base body (1, 3) and applying retaining forces to the cables (7) via the retaining bodies.

Abstract: A power module device that can be removably fastened to a convenient location on an article of furniture or another body. The device, when mounted, provides an electrical power socket at a location convenient to the user, even when resting on a couch, bed, or another article of furniture. In preferred embodiments, the power module device includes a clamp configured to removably secure the device in the desired location.

Abstract: A hatchplate, formed of copper material, has first and second perpendicular surfaces with punched holes formed therein to provide for connecting the hatchplate to building ground, for mounting the hatchplate to a wall of the telecommunications facility and for mounting one or more surge suppressors to the hatchplate, thereby providing for a suitable ground connection for the surge suppressors.

Abstract: The invention concerns a control cabinet arrangement (1) with a control cabinet (2), a mounting plate (6) having a front face (14), a rear face (13) and an opening (8), in which the control cabinet (2) is arranged, a frame and a retainer device. The invention is based on the task of providing a simple assembly of a control cabinet arrangement. For this purpose, the retainer device comprises several bolts (16) abutting the rear face (13) of the mounting plate (6), at least one bolt (16) being displaced into a spacing on the rear face (13) of the mounting plate (6) by the interaction of the control cabinet (2) and the frame (7).

Abstract: A cover for electrical devices is disclosed. Particular implementations include an electrical device cover configured to mount over an electrical device includes a lid having a flexible membrane. The lid is coupled by a hinge to a base and the cover includes a cord port in an edge of a surface of the cover. The lid is configured to expand through the flexible membrane to an expanded position to accommodate an electrical connector coupled with the electrical device. The lid may also be configured to reduce in depth as the lid retracts from the expanded position to a refracted position through the flexible membrane.

Abstract: A remodeler luminaire fixture (10) having a fixture frame (14) including a junction box (24), the fixture frame having at least one long dimension, a driver housing mounting bracket (42) connected to one of the junction box and the fixture frame, the driver housing mounting bracket generally aligned with the fixture frame, a driver housing (50) pivotally connected to the driver housing mounting bracket wherein the driver housing is pivotal between a first position and a second position between zero and 190 degrees from the first position.

Abstract: The invention essentially relates to an assembly (11) comprising: a raceway (12) comprising one or more channels (13) intended to receive a harness or harnesses (16) comprising bundles of electrical cables, and a branching device (14) routing a branch (15) that extends outside the raceway (12) and comes from a bundle located in a channel (13) of the raceway (12), characterized in that the branching device (14) comprises: a system for fastening (17) said branching device on the channel (13) containing the bundle from which the branch (15) comes, and a retention system (18) immobilizing the branch (15) relative to the branching device; this retention system (18) is laterally clear so that, in a top view, it is located outside the channel to which the fastening system is attached.

Abstract: A cable positioning bracket is provided for mounting to a building component, e.g. a wall stud. The bracket has an anchor plate for being connected to the broad surface of the building component and a pair of side plates for being connected to the narrow surface of the building component. A pair of platforms are positioned adjacent to a slot for supporting one or more cables. A series of opposed tabs are provided in several embodiments, the tabs oriented to engage and support one or more cables. One side plate pivots away from the building component by means of a hinge plate to insert the cable or cables. The tabs in one embodiment are formed with side strips surrounding a window, the strips allowing arcuate bending of the tabs to minimize fatigue failure.

Abstract: An aircraft interior bushing assembly is disclosed comprising interoperating bushings, each bushing comprising a recessing portion, a radially inner surface operably configured to contact a surface defining a void in a panel, a perimeter portion wherein the perimeter portion is substantially larger than the recessing portion, a support arm receiver, and a support arm coupled to each bushing. Each support arm comprises a first end coupled to the bushing, and a second end comprising a conduit receiver. In one form, the bushing assembly is operably configured to support a conduit at a distance from the radially inner surface of the interoperating bushings to substantially prohibit contact between the conduit and the bushing assembly once the conduit is installed and fixed to the conduit receiver.

Abstract: A cable positioning bracket is provided for mounting to a building component, e.g. a wall stud. The bracket has an anchor plate for being connected to the broad surface of the building component and a pair of side plates for being connected to the narrow surface of the building component. A pair of platforms carry a series of opposed tabs that are oriented to engage and support one or more cables. One side plate pivots away from the building component by means of a hinge plate to insert the cable or cables.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for spacing an electrical junction box at a distance away from a portion of a frame wall, the frame wall having a top plate, a bottom plate and one or more wall studs extending the top plate and the bottom plate, the electrical junction box having a back plate and one or more sidewalls extending from the back plate, the one or more sidewalls adapted to receive one or more electrical conduits, the mounting bracket having a back plate and an securement plate.

Abstract: A cover plate for wall-mounting at least one electrical apparatus is described. The cover plate comprises: a base to be fixed to a mounting bracket; at least one decorative portion coupled to the base and provided with a window; at least one portion of electrically conductive metal material and/or at least one surface coated with electrically conductive metal material; and at least one electrically conductive grounding element comprising at least one fixing portion adapted to be interposed and clamped between the base and the decorative portion for fixing the grounding element.

Abstract: A raceway bridge assembly is provided for carrying wires or cables over an intersecting raceway or other object without interfering with the intersecting raceway. The raceway bridge assembly includes a pair of opposing bridge fittings and a connecting raceway section extending between the raceway fittings. The bridge fittings have a first open end lying in a first plane and a second open end lying in a second plane spaced above said first open end. The bridge fittings have side walls that are coupled to a cover of a raceway section. A top wall is removably coupled to an upper edge of the sidewalls of the bridge fitting and is coupled to the connecting raceway section.

Abstract: A mounting bracket for installing an electrical junction box to an R-panel, the mounting bracket comprising a mounting plate having a first surface for interfacing with a portion of the housing of the electrical junction box, one or more sidewalls extending from the mounting plate; and one or more attachment tabs extending laterally from each of the sidewalls, wherein the mounting bracket is positioned between R-panel and the electrical junction box to space the electrical junction box at a distance away from the R-panel such that the electrical conduit may interface with the electrical junction box without having to bend the electrical conduit.

Abstract: A cable protector includes a channel recessed into, and extending along the upper surface of a base. A number of dividers can be removably inserted into the channel from above to divide the channel into a plurality of tracks for carrying cables that can be inserted from above. Alternatively, a removable tray with a desired number of dividers can be placed as a unit in the channel, instead of inserting individual dividers. A lid covers the channel and dividers to provide a surface for traffic over the cable protector. Sets of complementary fasteners, such a tabs and keyed slots, can be employed to removably secure the dividers in the channel of the cable protector.

Abstract: An aircraft interior bushing assembly is herein disclosed comprising a pair of interoperating bushings, each bushing comprising a recessing portion, a radially inner surface operably configured to contact a surface defining a void in a panel, a perimeter portion wherein the radial dimension of the perimeter portion is substantially larger than the recessing portion, a support arm receiver, and a support arm removably coupled to each bushing. Each support arm comprises a first end coupled to the bushing, a second end comprising a conduit receiver, a clamp receiver, and at least one connector portion provided on the first end of the support arm operatively configured to removably engage the support arm receiver. In one form, the bushing assembly is operably configured to support a conduit at a distance from the radially inner surface of the interoperating bushings to substantially prohibit contact between the conduit and the bushing assembly once the conduit is installed and fixed to the conduit receiver.

Abstract: A device and method for mounting electrical boxes (1) in preexisting drywall (4) using a mounting bracket (3). To use, a holding wire (14) having a stop (15) on one end is placed through a screw hole (9) of a cover (2) which is attached the electrical box. Then the electrical box and cover are placed sideways through a wall hole (7) in the drywall. Next the electrical box is lowered behind the wall so that conduit (8) may be connected to the electrical box. Then a mounting bracket (3) is secured to the cover and electrical box with holding clips (11) and screws (12) using the holding wire to keep the mounting bracket and cover centered with the wall hole. A standard switch or outlet cover may then be installed to cover the mounting bracket. An additional novel feature of the present invention is a stop strap (17) which may be attached to conduit above a top plate (10) of a wall to bold the conduit in place.

Abstract: A building automation system is provided and includes a wall box of a building, a control device configured to be mounted on the wall box, the control device including a micro controller and a memory, the memory having executable instructions stored thereon, which, when executed, cause the micro controller to control an environmental condition within the building, and a configuration memory unit, mounted on the wall box and external from the control device, the configuration memory unit including information stored thereon for configuring the control device, wherein, when executed, the executable instructions further cause the micro controller to access the information when the control device is mounted within the wall box and to configure the control device in accordance with the information.

Abstract: A conduit connector device includes an open-ended sleeve with aligned openings through upper and lower walls of the sleeve for insertion of a fastener to secure the lower wall of the sleeve to a support. A cover member or bridge is inserted into the sleeve between two conduit ends to cover the opening in the upper wall after the lower wall is attached to the support, restricting access to the previously inserted fastener. The ends of two adjacent lengths of conduit to be connected are inserted into opposite ends of the sleeve to abut the opposite ends of the bridge, and the adjacent lengths of conduits are thereby attached to the support.

Abstract: A device and method for mounting electrical boxes (1) in preexisting drywall (4) using a mounting bracket (3). To use, a holding wire (14) having a stop (15) on one end is placed through a screw hole (9) of a cover (2) which is attached the electrical box. Then the electrical box and cover are placed sideways through a wall hole (7) in the drywall. Next the electrical box is lowered behind the wall so that conduit (8) may be connected to the electrical box. Then a mounting bracket (3) is secured to the cover and electrical box with holding clips (11) and screws (12) using the holding wire to keep the mounting bracket and cover centered with the wall hole. A standard switch or outlet cover may then be installed to cover the mounting bracket. An additional novel feature of the present invention is a stop strap (17) which may be attached to conduit above a top plate (10) of a wall to bold the conduit in place.

Abstract: A cover plate for wall-mounting at least one electrical apparatus is described. The cover plate comprises: a base to be fixed to a mounting bracket; at least one decorative portion coupled to the base and provided with a window; at least one portion of electrically conductive metal material and/or at least one surface coated with electrically conductive metal material; and at least one electrically conductive grounding element comprising at least one fixing portion adapted to be interposed and clamped between the base and the decorative portion for fixing the grounding element.

Abstract: A power and signal distribution system for the building interior and a method for operating a power and signal distribution system for the building interior are provided. The system includes a plurality of conductors adjacent to at least one surface of a plurality of support members forming a grid. The system further includes at least one shunt switch in communication with at least two conductors, the shunt switch being configurable to selectively conduct power or signals between the at least two conductors.

Abstract: Combination mounting plate and cover assemblies for mounting an electrical outlet box on one side of a stud in a wall are provided. The mounting plate and cover assemblies are configured to receive an additional bracket and/or outlet box on an opposite side of the stud. The combination mounting plate and cover assemblies can be single unitary members serving the multiple functions of a raised cover ring, a box support, and a secondary bracket/outlet box support. Systems including combination mounting plate and cover assemblies having an electrical box and a bracket or second outlet box attached thereto.

Abstract: A fixing structure for an electrical junction box and a cassette, the fixing structure being adapted to fix the cassette on a side wall outer surface of the electrical junction box. A locking portion is provided on an outer surface of the cassette. A rib plate that extends in a vertical direction and projects downward adjacent to the locking portion to come into contact with the side wall outer surface. A counterpart locking portion to be locked on the locking portion is provided on the side wall outer surface. An engaging stepped-portion receives a lower end of the rib plate. When the locking portion and the counterpart locking portion are coupled to and locked on one another, the rib plate comes into contact with the side wall outer surface, and a lower end of the rib plate comes into contact with the engaging stepped-portion to restrict rotation of the cassette.

Abstract: A slimstyle mounting panel (20) for electric switching gear (10) adapted to be mounted on a standard size mounting block (50) or bracket (60), said panel (20) comprising a non-metallic moulded planar plate portion (46) having (a) on a rearward surface (44), means (24) devised for securing switching gear onto the plate (46); (b) an opening extending from the rearward surface (44) to the front surface (42) of the plate (46), devised for locating an operating element of the switching gear (10); and (c) at least two through holes (38,40) extending through the plate (46) and arranged for receiving screws or other fixing elements by way of which the panel (20) may be secured to a mounting block (50) or bracket (60) disposed at a wall; wherein the axial length of the through holes is one to three times the thickness of the plate portion (46).