Abstract: A conductive bus bar includes a first plate-shaped portion extending in a first direction and a second plate-shaped portion continued from the first portion and extending in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second plate-shaped portion has a first main face which faces the first plate-shaped portion, a second main face opposite to the first main face, and side faces connecting the first main face and the second main face. A press-contact portion is formed in the second plate-shaped portion, to which an electric wire is press-fitted. An insulative mount includes a mount face, on which the first plate-shaped portion is disposed, and a wall member extending in the second direction to support the second main face of the second plate-shaped portion. A pair of rib members are extended from the wall member to support the side faces of the second plate-shaped portion.

Abstract: In an electrical junction box, a first board part and a second board part are arranged substantially in parallel while opposing to each other. An electric wire extends along both of the first board part and the second board part, and has a bent portion extending across a gap defined between the first board part and the second board part. An electronic unit is disposed in the gap.

Abstract: A casing including an upper casing member and a lower casing member is provided on the sidewalls with a connector hood for receiving a connector for lateral connection in order to provide an electrical junction box in which a divided connector hood integrated on upper and lower casing members can exert a sufficient holding force on a mating connector. The connector hood includes a first hood section that projects from the sidewall of the upper casing member and a second hood section that projects from the sidewall of the lower casing member. When the first and second hood sections are assembled integrally, they present a square frame configuration. One of the sections is formed into a U-shape in cross section. Each arm of the U-shape is provided on the free end with a holding portion extending inward. The other of the sections is formed into a flat plate to be fitted in the holding portions. Only the hood section provided with the holding portions can hold a mating connector fitted in the connector hood.

Abstract: A cabinet for mounting electronic equipment having power input port mounted external to the frame of the cabinet in order to make installation of a power input unit more convenient. The power input port may be mounted on the bottom of the cabinet whereby the power input unit, for example, a power distribution unit, may be installed prior to, during, or after installation of the cabinet. In addition, among other things, the mounting of a power input unit outside the frame of the cabinet provides for improved accessability and servicing of the power input unit and provides for more usable space inside the cabinet frame.

Abstract: A fluid release system for removing water within secondary conduits which contain electrical cables extending between a transformer and an electrical meter. The system includes a release valve having a side opening for release of water collected therein. The system further includes a flap connected to pivot between a closed position covering the side opening, and an open position for removal of water collected from secondary conduits connected to the release valve. The release valve is connected to secondary conduits extending between the transformer and the electrical meter installed on an exterior wall of a residential or commercial building. The fluid release system removes water from the secondary conduits before water is transferred to the electrical meter therefore minimizing water damage to the electrical meter and associated circuit breakers. A method of releasing water from within secondary conduits by operation of the release valve is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical junction box comprises a junction box body, and a cover which houses and holds the junction box body is provided. A guide rail groove is provided on any one of an inner surface of the cover and an outer surface of the junction box body, and a guide rail guided by the guide rail groove is provided on the other thereof. Further, the guide rail groove is formed so that the inlet side thereof is a wide groove part having a width wider than that of the guide rail.

Abstract: An electrical power supply assembly for an internal combustion engine. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a dual circuit alternator that provides dual unregulated voltage signals to a supply connector. The supply connector is electrically connected to an input connector. A regulator receives one of unregulated voltage signals from the input connector and provides a regulated voltage signal to one contact at an output connector. A bypass conductor conducts the other unregulated voltage signal from the input connector to another contact at the output connector. The output connector is configured to be electrically connected to a dual load circuit connector. The dual load circuit connector is electrically connected to load circuits having different demands for regulated and unregulated electrical power.

Abstract: A molded electronic assembly of the present invention includes a wiring harness with connectors connected thereto, and a molded body formed to encapsulate the wiring harness and provide access to the connectors. The molded may comprise a plastic material such as polyurethane or other moldable material. A conductive coating may be placed on the outer surface of the molded body to provide electrical shielding. Additionally, the wiring harness may be shielded with a wrapping of metallic tape or the like. The molded electronic assembly of the present invention may include a grounding fixture or grommet that provides mechanical properties of a structural fixture and allows for ground wires to be terminated.

Abstract: A restricting wall (53) confronting an inner face wall (32b) of a first divided body (32) is stood on an inner face wall (33b) of a second divided body (33). The restricting wall (53) is provided with an inclined wall surface (53b) inclined away from the inner face wall (32b) of the first divided body (32). A tipping-resistant rib (54) is provided at both end portions of the restricting wall (53). The first divided body (32) is provided with a flexible arm (51) having a latch (57), and the restricting wall (53) of the second divided body (33) is provided with a notch (52), constituting first locking mechanism. The first divided body (32) is provided with an engaging projection, and the second divided body (33) is provided with an engagement groove (56) engageable with the engaging projection, as second locking mechanism. An engagement groove (56) is provided on an extension wall (36) of the second divided body (33).

Abstract: A connecting terminal for switching device includes at least one receiving device configured to interchangeably receive either of a base contact element for a screw connection or a module for a spring-clamping device. A receiving shaft configured to engage the module is provided. The module includes an open mounting side configured for mounting the spring-clamping device.

Abstract: An electric junction box is provided, by which the circuit density can be increased and the whole structure can be lightweight and compact. The electric junction box includes: an insulating board; and a plurality of electrically conductive metal wire rods having a square or a nearly square shape in cross section, which are arranged on the insulating board, wherein an end of at least one of the metal wire rod extends curvedly or straight forming a terminal part and at least a portion of the terminal part protrudes toward a housing of a body of the electric junction box. At least one of the metal wire rods is cut to a suitable length, bent into a suitable shape, and arranged on the insulating board. One terminal part of the metal wire rod protrudes toward the housing, while an opposite terminal part of the at least one metal wire rods is connected to a component or terminal or, alternatively, protrudes toward another housing.

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: An electrical device has at least one flexible conductor (2) which features an electrically insulating embedding (3) and which is embedded in the wall and has a plurality of electrical contact areas (4), the embedding (3) being removed from the contact areas (4) on the side of the wall (4) facing the surface, the contact areas (4) bounding the surface of the wall. Moreover, the present invention relates to a method for manufacturing such an electrical device (1).

Abstract: A power entry apparatus includes a plurality of bus bars and a plurality of conductor terminations. At least one of the plurality of the conductor terminations is mounted to at least one of the plurality of bus bars at a plurality of mounting points. The power entry apparatus also includes a circuit breaker electrically connected to the plurality of bus bars.

Abstract: Connecting terminals (25a to 25d) are accommodated side by side in a terminal box casing (21). Diodes (30a to 30c) are connected electrically between the respective connecting terminals (25a to 25d). The diodes (30a to 30c) are connected in series via the intermediate terminal mounts (28a, 28b). Partition walls (24) for partitioning diode accommodation spaces (23a to 23c) for at least partly accommodating the diodes (30a to 30c) are formed in the terminal box casing (21).

Abstract: An assembly for connecting a pre-wired electrical device into a modular wiring system. The electrical device is mounted in a junction box having a knockout hole. Device wiring connects the electrical device through the knockout hole to a connector plug. Cable wiring connects a modular wiring system power tap connector to a connector socket. The cable wiring runs through a flexible conduit sheath. A knockout connector is connected to the flexible conduit sheath. The connector plug connects to the connector socket. The major width of the connector plug/socket combination is less than the diameter of the knockout hole such that the connector plug/socket combination may be pushed into the junction box through the knockout hole. The knockout connector can then be attached to the junction box at the knockout hole. The power tap connector housing, flexible conduit sheath, knockout connector and junction box are all made of nonflammable materials.

Abstract: An electrically self-grounding connector for joining end portions of fluid flow conduit sections, and processes for fabricating two embodiments of the connector. A connector formed according to one process includes an inner layer having electrically conductive, contiguous carbon ribbons, an outer layer with chopped carbon fibers, and a layer of surfacing veil between the inner and outer layers. A connector formed according to the other process has an inner layer of carbon cloth, an outer layer with chopped carbon fibers, and a layer of surfacing veil and putty between the inner and outer layers. In both connectors, highly electrically conductive carbon at the connector inner and outer surfaces acts to dissipate and neutralize electrostatic charges generated by triboelectric processes.

Abstract: A plug-cord retainer outlet for use with a conventional wall outlet including at least one plug socket and a faceplate has a container portion and a cover portion. The container portion has an interior cavity formed therein for storing excess extension cord from a plug inserted into the at least one plug socket. The container portion also has a rear wall and a front wall. The rear wall has an opening formed therein to effectuate engagement with the wall outlet. The cover portion is intended for mating engagement with the container portion. The unit has at least one cord outlet notch formed there to allow a portion of the cord to extend therefrom. The unit also includes a latch mechanism to secure the container portion to the cover portion.

Abstract: A connecting structure between an adjacently aligned junction box and electrical component connector block includes a connector block having an insertion bracket around which a channel or groove is formed at an insertion bracket base portion. This channel or groove is configured such that the point of material failure or fracture occurs on the connector block in the event that the connecting structure is subject to a large externally induced load.

Abstract: An optional surface fastening system for an electronics housing facilitates its attachment to pre-manufactured fixed panel systems, enclosures and the like. The electronics housing has primary holes or slot features that interface standard screw hardware in order to fasten to varied surfaces or accepts specially designed connector pieces to mechanically attach to the aforementioned fixed enclosures. Connector pieces, designed to interface with any panel system, may be replaced interchangeably and are temporarily fixed by a snap detail located on the primary slots. Method of attaching the electronics housing to a fixed panel system requires integrated pin features on the connector pieces, employed to locate to corresponding holes on the fixed panel, in conjunction with operative rotation of a specialized pin feature to temporarily lock the electronics housing to the panel system.

Abstract: An electric distribution block includes a block body integrally formed with a connector mounting portion having a cavity therein, and a bus bar integrally formed with a terminal portion. A slit is formed in the connector mounting portion. The terminal portion is inserted into the connector mounting portion through the slit.

Abstract: A power connector includes a housing having a connecting member mounted thereto, a power input, and a power output. The power input and power output have respective ground leads electrically connected to the connecting member for creating an electrically conductive path from the connecting member to ground. The housing includes a mounting plate for mounting the power connector to the rack. Preferably, the mounting plate has an uninsulated, conductive surface area for making contact with a corresponding uninsulated, conductive surface area on the rack. The power output is formed of a power receptacle adapted to detachably receive the plug of a power cord from one or more of the components. Preferably, the power input is also formed of such a power receptacle, to permit an input power cord to be detached from the power connector.

Abstract: A modular-construction control casing for the integration of plug-in connectors and additional electronic equipment within an electronic casing which is located, in a decentralized manner, close to the consumer's installation. The rectangular parallelepiped-shaped casing is formed from two identical half-shells, at least one mounting plate or printed-circuit board being mountable within the casing. Provided at the narrow sides of the casing are openings which can receive either a plate part for the closure of the casing and/or for the mounting of control elements, or into which there can be inserted, with a form-fit, an adapter which is provided for receiving already known plug-in connectors.

Abstract: A fuse box is placed on an upper surface of a battery box through a supporting plate. Through-holes into which battery posts are inserted are formed at predetermined positions of the supporting plate. A positioning emboss portion is projected from the supporting plate. A fit-on portion is formed at a position corresponding to the emboss portion of the supporting plate of the fuse box. The fuse box is mounted on an upper surface of the supporting plate, with the battery posts in penetration through the through-holes of the supporting plate. A circular arc portion of a battery terminal is fixedly fitted on the battery post. The emboss portion is fitted on the fit-on portion.

Abstract: A terminal mounting apparatus inserts press-fit terminals into a terminal housing for constituting a joint connector. The terminal mounting apparatus has a terminal positioning unit, a transfer unit, a carrier cutting unit, a tab bending unit, a separator, and an insertion unit. The terminal positioning unit adjusts spaces between adjacent ones of the terminals such that each of the terminals can enter one of the terminal insertion channels. The transfer unit transfers the terminals. The carrier cutting unit removes a desired joint portion jointing the terminals. The tab bending unit brings a desired contact tab, which can connect an upper one to a lower one of the terminals, into a connection state. The separator adjusts spaces between the terminals to correspond to spaces between terminal insertion channels. The insertion unit presses the terminals all at once into the terminal insertion channels.

Abstract: An electric junction box is provided, by which the circuit density can be increased and the whole structure can be lightweight and compact. The electric junction box includes: an insulating board; and a plurality of electrically conductive metal wire rods having square or nearly square shape in cross section, which are arranged on the insulating board, wherein an end of the metal wire rod extends curvedly or straight forming a terminal part and at least a portion of the terminal part protrudes toward a housing of a body of the electric junction box. The metal wire rod is cut to a suitable length, bent into a suitable shape, and arranged on the insulating board. One terminal part of the metal wire rod protrudes toward the housing, while an opposite terminal part of the metal wire rod is connected to a component or terminal or, alternatively, protrudes toward another housing.

Abstract: A work surface electrical power distribution system including a plurality of first housing portions each having a different visual indicator and an electrical power assembly. The electrical power assembly including at least one electrical power receptacle, a second housing portion removably mountable to a work surface, the at least one electrical power receptacle connected to the second housing portion and a selected one of the plurality of first housing portions removably attached to the second housing portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to a novel connecting terminal (1a) comprising at least one receiving means (2) or a base contact element (3) of a screw connection (4). The aim of the invention is to achieve a simple assembly and also to reduce the warehousing and production costs, while at the same time allowing the use of both screw and clamping technology. To achieve this, the screw connection (4) can be substituted by a module (6), which has spring-clamping elements (7) located therein and said module (6) can be engaged in a receiving shaft (5) of the connecting terminal (1a). The warehousing and production costs are reduced for a connecting terminal (1b) comprising at least one spring-clamping element (7), by the provision of a receiving shaft (5), in which a module can be engaged (6), said module containing spring-clamping elements (7). The invention can be used in low-voltage switchgear, in particular contactors.

Abstract: In an electrical junction box, a first board part and a second board part are arranged substantially in parallel while opposing to each other. An electric wire extends along both of the first board part and the second board part, and has a bent portion extending across a gap defined between the first board part and the second board part. An electronic unit is disposed in the gap.

Abstract: An electrical junction box for a vehicle has a casing, and an electrical circuit comprising a fuse connection circuit, a relay connection circuit and a connector connection circuit. The casing has, at opposite sides, connector sockets for electrical connectors. In the casing is a connector module comprising a plurality of insulation substrates stacked one on another and parallel elongated bus bars on a first surface of each substrate and parallel flexible conductors on a second surface of the substrate, which extend orthogonally to said bus bars. Each said insulation substrate has apertures through it at which the bus bars and flexible conductors are connected to each other to provide desired circuit connections. The bus bars extend from the insulation substrates and provide tabs projecting into the connector sockets. A thin junction box is obtained.

Abstract: A housing is disclosed, which includes a housing main body for containing a contact connected with a central conductor of a coaxial cable, a housing lid formed such that one side of an upper edge portion of the housing main body constitutes a fixed end thereof, for covering an upper side of the contact by being bent to fold at the fixed end such that a free end side thereof is brought into contact with other side of the upper edge portion of the housing main body, and a first latching mechanist formed at the other side of the upper edge portion of the housing main body and the free end side of the housing lid for maintaining a state of bringing the housing lid and the housing main body into contact with each other.

Abstract: An electrical junction box for a vehicle has a casing, and an electrical circuit. The electrical circuit has a fuse connection circuit, a relay connection circuit and a connector connection circuit. The casing has, at opposite sides, connector sockets for electrical connectors. A connector module in the casing has a plurality of insulation substrates stacked one on another and parallel elongated bus bars on a first surface of each substrate and parallel flexible conductors on a second surface of the substrate, which extend orthogonally to the bus bars. Each insulation substrate has apertures through it at which the bus bars and flexible conductors are connected to each other to provide desired circuit connections. The bus bars extend from the insulation substrates and provide tabs projecting into the connector sockets. A thin junction box is obtained.

Abstract: A connecting structure between an adjacently aligned junction box and electrical component connector block includes a connector block having an insertion bracket around which a channel or groove is formed at an insertion bracket base portion. This channel or groove is configured such that the point of material failure or fracture occurs on the connector block in the event that the connecting structure is subject to a large externally induced load.

Abstract: An electric connection box includes a cover fitted on a lower side of a body having mounting portions, and the cover is fixedly secured to a vehicle body. A wire harness is extended outwardly from a portion of the body, disposed near to one corner portion thereof, through an escape groove. Plural lock mechanisms, in which a lock piece portion can be elastically fitted into a lock groove, are provided at fitting peripheral surfaces of the body and cover, and are disposed near to four corner portions thereof respectively. One lock mechanism, disposed near to a position where the wire harness is extended outwardly, has a semi-lock structure, and thus has a smaller retaining force than the other lock mechanisms.

Abstract: A power distribution cabinet for containing electrical components and associated circuitry includes a panel adapted to provide an interface for the distribution of power from a high voltage source to low voltage applications. The panel includes several outlet receptacle housings, wherein the housings are each L-shaped and disposed contiguously in a vertical series on the front of the cabinet each at a 45-degree angle. Collateral damage to the power distribution center can be minimized wherein a damaged single housing can be replaced without disturbing the remaining housings or outlet receptacles, thereby maintaining the operability of the power distribution center. The housings each comprise several weep slots disposed at the hydraulically lowest point of each of the housings so that condensation that forms on an inner surface of the housing is collected and drained through the weep slots thereby preventing any moisture damage to the interior circuitry and electrical components.

Abstract: A computer having a chassis having an opening for access to an optical storage drive unit. The optical storage drive unit is actuated by a button attached to a door on a front cover of the computer. The door is perforated by a hole enabling a user to push this button, which either directly pushes the operational button on the drive or pushes a linking part that then pushes an operational button on the drive to open the door and extend a tray out. If, for some reason, the button on the door is not aligned well with the button on the drive, only the door needs to be replaced as opposed to the entire front cover or the entire chassis.

Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods provide for a hanging aerial terminal including means to rotationally adjust positions or means to adjust positions in a cantilever fashion. This invention also includes a kit-of-parts for a hanging aerial suspension system capable of being assembled with conventional hanging aerial terminals. Still further, this invention includes a locking device having means to securely position the hanging aerial terminal at a selected location.

Abstract: A cover (1) for preventing water from entering a junction block (10) is rotatably held on a bracket (15) used to mount the junction block on a vehicle body. A connector (38) is fitted into a connector holder (20) in an upper surface (10a) of the junction block (10). However, a connector (39) cannot be fitted into a connector holder (23) provided in a side surface (10b) unless the cover (1) is rotated counterclockwise. This enables the upper surface (10a) of the junction block (10) to be covered for a water-entrance preventing purpose, and can prevent such an operation from being forgotten.

Abstract: An electrically conductive metal plate is stamped out to yield a fuse unit including an input terminal and several output terminals. The fuse unit further includes a predetermined locus where fuse element portions are to be formed later. A surface area of the fuse unit including the predetermined locus is then molded with an insulator material. Thereafter, the fuse element portions are formed at the predetermined locus by, for example, stamping. In this manner, the fuse unit can be manufactured easily at low costs, irrespective of the number and electrical capacity of the fuse element portions.

Abstract: A terminal device for installing an access point for low voltage systems in newly constructed buildings. Low voltage systems typically employ coax cable, fiber optic cable, communications cables, or similar low voltage and wire. The device includes a rectangular mounting plate having an opening therein and a back side for facing a wall stud and a forward side for facing a subsequently installed wall. The plate includes a forward-extending lip surrounding the opening and perpendicular to the plate. The depth of the forward-extending lip is selected to be approximately equal to the thickness of the subsequently installed wall. Included on the back of the mounting plate is a wide rearward-extending flange including two integral bosses and a semi-circular ring. The rear side of the mounting plate and the outer surface of the wide flange join at a 90 degree angle to form a seat for flush fitting against a wall stud.

Abstract: A junction box (10) is constituted by a junction box body (14), on which a fuse outlet (11e) is formed, and a casing (18) for housing the junction box body (14). The casing (18) is formed by a lower case (17) for housing the junction box body (14), and an upper case (16) for detachably covering a housing hole (17i) of the lower case (17). A cutaway portion for exposing the fuse outlet (11e) is formed on the lower case (17). Moreover, a closing portion (16d) for covering the cutaway portion is provided on the upper case (16).

Abstract: An electrical junction box for a vehicle has a connector circuit having bus bars fixed on an insulation substrate to connect to electrical connectors, a fuse circuit having bus bars fixed on an insulation substrate to connect to fuses, and a relay circuit having third bus bars fixed on an insulation substrate to connect to relays in use. In assembling the box, in order to avoid generation of stress and allow for dislocation of the circuits, the method includes the steps of: (i) joining upstanding welding portions of bus bars of the connector circuit and the fuse or relay circuit by arranging them adjacent each other and welding them together; and (ii) after step (i), joining laterally projecting welding portions of bus bars of the connector circuit and the fuse or relay circuits by welding them together when superimposed one on the other.

Abstract: A connection box includes a wiring board. The box includes a control board connected to the wiring board. The control board including a control device and another device separated thereinto. Another device has generation heat greater than the control device.

Abstract: A modular-construction control casing is proposed for the integration of plug-in connectors and additional electronic equipment within an electronic casing which is located, in a decentralized manner, close to the consumer's installation. The casing, having the form of a rectangular parallelepiped, is formed from two identical half-shells, at least one mounting plate or printed-circuit board being mountable within the casing.

Abstract: An interface device secures an instrument to a docking station having a casing having at least one signal port and a mounting rail mounted within a recessed portion of the casing. The signal ports may be power or data communications ports. A back panel forms part of an instrument housing for housing the instrument, a first portion protrudes rearward from the back panel and a first recess is carried by the protruding portion. The first recess is dimensioned to receive the mounting rail. A rail cam is rotatably mounted within the protruding portion and is aligned with the first recess to receive and retain the mounting rail and at least one first-portion signal port carried by the first portion. The first portion is dimensioned to fit within the recessed portion of the casing such that the rail cam is positioned to receive the mounting rail and the at least one first-portion signal port is aligned, in a complementary fashion, with the at least one casing signal port.

Abstract: A reconfigurable modular bend radius control fixture system allows for customization of bend module sections to achieve a variety of configurations with only a minimal number of different parts. The system includes at least one main section having a curved surface with a predetermined radius that provides a first bend radius control surface and side walls, at least one straight side plate section removably mountable to the side walls of the main section, the side plate section having a side wall that extends beyond the curved surface when mounted, and at least one bend radius control side plate removably mountable to the side walls of the main section. The bend radius control side plate section forms a second bend radius control surface. These sections can be mounted in various configurations to form a bend radius control fixture that can be mounted to a mount member of a cable management system, such as a ladder rack.

Abstract: An electrical junction box (10) is provided with a power supply (17) and a distribution portion (16). At least the power supply (17) is modularized, the power supply (17) and the distribution portion (16) are structurally independent from each other, and the independent power supply (17) and the distribution portion (16) are electrically connected to each other through a connecting portion (27).

Abstract: An electrically conductive metal plate is stamped out to yield a fuse unit including an input terminal and several output terminals. The fuse unit further includes a predetermined locus where fuse element portions are to be formed later. A surface area of the fuse unit including the predetermined locus is then molded with an insulator material. Thereafter, the fuse element portions are formed at the predetermined locus by, for example, stamping. In this manner, the fuse unit can be manufactured easily at low costs, irrespective of the number and electrical capacity of the fuse element portions.

Abstract: An indicating instrument has contact pins (6, 7, 8) which project into an encapsulation chamber (9). Within this encapsulation chamber (9), the contact pins (6, 7, 8) are connected by welding to individual cores (10, 11, 12) of a connecting cable (13). The weld points are then covered by encapsulation compound in the encapsulation chamber (9).

Abstract: A connector for an armored cable including a connector body having an opening extending therethrough and a gland nut telescopically engageable with the connector body. The gland nut has an aperture for receiving the armored cable. The connector further includes a sealing ring positionable within the gland nut and has an inner annular surface engageable with the armored cable for sealing about same on an opposed outer annular surface. The sealing ring includes an annular groove formed about an outer surface thereof, and the groove permits the sealing ring to diametrically contract upon linear compression of the sealing ring. In addition, an isolating device is provided that is positionable about the sealing ring for frictionally isolating the sealing ring from the gland nut and permitting the gland nut to rotate substantially independently of the sealing ring.