Abstract: In a shielding structure of a shielding electric wire in which the shielding electric wire and a ground wire are interposed between two resin members, and a compressive force is caused to act on the resin members and an ultrasonic wave is simultaneously applied to fuse the resin portions, thereby forming a shielded portion, a protruded portion 20 is provided on one of junction faces of the two resin members and a hole 21 including a protrusion inserting portion 21a for inserting the protruded portion 20 and a resin inflow portion 21b provided in an inner position from the protrusion inserting portion 21a and having a smaller width than a width of the protrusion inserting portion 21a is provided on the other junction face, and step faces at both sides on a boundary between the protrusion inserting portion 21a and the resin inflow portion 21b in the hole 21 are formed to be a pair of inclined faces 21c and 21c.

Abstract: A pressure plate for an electrical device includes at least one internal standoff, at least one outboard standoff, and an anti-rotation leg. The internal and outboard standoffs prevent overtightening of the terminal screw. The anti-rotation leg preserves the orientation of the pressure plate and prevents a speed wire arm from being deformed when removing a speed wired wire from the device.

Abstract: A recessed electrical fixture assembly that includes first and second support members that are spaced and substantially parallel, and include first and second opposing inner surfaces, respectfully. A barrier is releasably coupled to the first and second inner surfaces of the first and second support members to define an enclosure with at least one open side. A fire resistant housing is at least partially received in the enclosure defined by the barrier and is releasably coupled to the first and second support members. The fire resistant housing includes an opening corresponding to the open side of the enclosure and an electrical unit is received in the fire resistant housing.

Abstract: In the case of a housing part according to the related art, it is still necessary to assembly many components using additional assembly steps. They includes a connector and a brush holder, for example. A housing part (1) designed according to the invention includes a brush holder (36) and mounting feet (33) that are designed integral with the housing part (1), so that further assembly steps are eliminated.

Abstract: A conduit body assembly includes an elongate sidewall, at least one hub and a glide member. The conduit body has an open upper end, a closed lower end, and a conduit body interior. The hub extends from the body in communication with the body interior and defines an access port for passage of wire therethrough. The glide member is arranged within the body interior adjacent to the access port for providing reduced frictional engagement with wire passing through the access port.

Abstract: An improved, non-conductive electrical junction box assembly includes a junction box body defining at least one insert recess; and an insert member slidably received into the insert recess, defining a stepped through bore, and outwardly providing a conduit socket into which an end termination portion of an electrical conduit may be received and secured. The insert member may be adhesively secured into the insert recess, or the insert member and junction box body may include mutual latching features which engage upon insertion of the insert member into the insert recess to lock the insert member in the insert recess. Alternatively, the insert member and the insert recess may each have a portion that is generally T-shaped, and these portions may receive and engage one another to position the insert member on the junction box body. A latching feature may be included in the T-shaped insert member, and the junction box body may include features allowing unlatching and removal of the insert member.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for use as part of the packaging of an integrated circuit. The apparatus includes one or more flex tapes coupled to the integrated circuit. These flex tapes are utilized to deliver power to the integrated circuit.

Abstract: A precabling device in a cabling installation having, inside the installation, at least one stowage module (50) and a plurality of precabling tubes (40) for receiving cables (10). Each of the precabling tubes is fixed to the stowage module (50) in the vicinity of an end (41) thereof.

Abstract: An apparatus for managing the routing of a cable intercoupling two components in an installation is disclosed. The apparatus has a drawer for storing a portion of the cable and a drawer for cross-connecting the cable, which is connected to one component, with another cable, which is connected to the other component. The apparatus can be used with optical and electrical cables.

Abstract: A component kit for a switch cabinet, having a frame whose open sides can be clad with elements and at least one cabinet door. To be able to vary the installation space available in the switch cabinet, it is possible to fix different wall elements and/or cabinet doors to the faame, which have different depths extending perpendicular to the corresponding sides of the frame.

Abstract: A drainage structure of an electric parts accommodation box includes a drainage port formed on a bottom wall of the box, a cut-out portion that is continuous with the drainage port, a tip of which tapers off to form an acute angle, and a water-leading groove that is continuous with the tip, formed on an outer surface of the bottom wall. With this, a droplet that sticks to the water-leading groove disposed on the outer surface of the bottom wall is brought into contact with a droplet that sticks to the tip of the cut-out portion disposed on an inner surface of the bottom wall to flow out a droplet that sticks to a peripheral edge of the drainage port to the outer surface of the bottom wall. This more effectively drains liquid droplets that would otherwise remain within the box to reduce current leaks caused by such droplets coming into contact with electrical components in the box, such as closely spaced bus bars.

Abstract: A first housing is formed with a cavity adapted to receive both of a second housing having a first length and provided with a first fuse, and a third housing having a second length smaller than the first length and provided with a second fuse. The cavity has a bottom. A pair of terminals are extended from the bottom of cavity so as to have a third length. The terminals are adapted to be fitted with both of the first fuse and the second fuse. At least one spacer having a predetermined thickness smaller than the third length is removably disposed on the bottom of cavity, at least in a case where the third housing is received in the cavity.

Abstract: An electrical junction box assembly for easing the installation of a flush-mounted junction box and an electrical device to an overhead support structure. Installation of the junction box is simplified by the inclusion of fasteners temporarily held in storage locations integral with the assembly. The junction box assembly includes an electrical junction box having a top wall, a side wall, and apertures within the top wall. A portion of the side wall is bent at a right angle into the interior of the junction box thereby forming a ledge above the bottom rim. The ledge includes a bore therein defining a first screw holder. Opposing slots in the side walls include two right angle support members each having a first leg secured to the outer surface of the side wall and a second leg extending through the slots. The second leg includes at least one threaded bore therein defining a second screw holder.

Abstract: A waterproof structure of an electric parts-containing box includes a containing box body and a front cover which is mounted on the containing box body so as to cover a opening portion thereof. Either the containing box body or the front cover has a through hole. A water intrusion suppressing portion is formed on a face of either the containing box body or the front cover so as to suppress an intrusion of water which flows on the face into the through hole.

Abstract: A capacitor housing includes an electrically conductive cup having a wall and a bottom, and an electrically insulating envelope which substantially covers an exterior of the cup and which includes an opening at a bottom of the cup. The opening is smaller than the bottom of the cup. The capacitor housing also includes a fill element which is substantially heat-conductive and disposed inside the opening and a cover element which is substantially electrically insulating, that covers at least part of the bottom of the cup and overlaps at least part of the envelope.

Abstract: A pre-defined conduit knockout is formed as a unitary part of an electronics enclosure so that before its removal the knockout is joined to the housing at a continuous unbroken surface, thereby preventing debris and liquid from entering the housing from around the knockout. The knockout is bounded by a reduced thickness break-away section of an enclosure wall that shears apart to separate the knockout from the enclosure. The knockout is formed with a unitary, pocketed tool receptor adapted to receive a tool, such as a screwdriver or pliers, for twisting the knockout free of the housing without the need to apply an impact force, which could upset sensitive electronics in the enclosure. Methods of forming the knockout in, and removing it from, an electronics housing are also disclosed.

Abstract: An electrical box defining an electrical component enclosure for a device such as a receptacle, switch or wire for establishing connections. A wall of the box has mounting members, either flush or projecting above the surface, which mounting members define a bore for a nail or screw. The mounting means is exteriorly of the enclosure to comply with applicable codes. The bores are angularly oriented so an electrical fastener may install from the front of the box requiring a cut-out only slightly larger than the dimensions of the box. A fastener guide channel may be provided to assist to align the fastener with the bore when it is recessed. Preferably the box is fabricated by molding it from plastic such as phenolic material. The box may be round, square or rectangular.

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 method of wiring and a dual-purpose wiring device that can expeditiously receive and electrically engage sheathed/insulated electrical conductors of an electrical cable, thus eliminating the time-consuming and laborious task of having to first unsheathe or strip the electrical conductors and thereafter mechanical engage the conductors to electrical contacts within the electric receptacle outlet box.

Abstract: A junction box has a base member and a lid member. A plurality of concentric flanges extend from surfaces of the base member. The flanges can receive conduits. Knock out elements are located within the diameters of the flanges. The knock out elements may be removed to permit cables to pass into an interior of the junction box. The lid is hinged to the base member and can be held shut by a clasp assembly.

Abstract: A wire collection box includes a lower plate, four lateral plates and a wire plate. Each of the four lateral plates has a side thereof being joined to the lower plate and at least one lateral plate has a plurality of vertical wire passages with an upper opening at each of the wire passages. The wire plate is disposed on the lower plate and provides an extension receptacle for taking external electricity. The extension receptacle has at least a set of outlets. Further, the wire plate is attached with a plurality of wire take-in parts, which at least form a wire take-in group for the wire being located at one of the take-in parts and wound around the wire take-in group and passing through one of the wire passages for supplying electricity or transmitting signals.

Abstract: A connecting structure for electric or electronic systems comprising a bracket for directing cables, on which is installed at least one plate supporting connectors. The at least one plate may be fastened, released and moved with respect to the bracket by means of housing slots open in the bracket, rotating hinges connecting the plate to the bracket and means for rotatably lifting the plate with respect to the bracket for servicing. Two plates are preferably installed on each bracket.

Abstract: A terminal box is provided for covering an exposed electrode portion of a photovoltaic element. A part or all of each side of the terminal box includes an inclined surface.

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 outlet box assembly provides for the divided accommodation of various voltages of wires and termination devices. The outlet box assembly includes a box housing having a back wall, a perimetrical side wall surrounding the back wall which defines an open front face and a box interior. The back wall includes a plurality of removable ground screws threadedly attached to the back wall. A box divider is insertable into the box interior through the front face. The box divider includes a planar divider wall and a transverse mounting bracket extending from edge thereof. The transverse bracket includes an aperture for allowing mounting of the divider to the back wall of the box using one of the ground screws. The divider wall includes at least one frangible end portion for adjusting the length of the wall.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a multi-functional lamp structure for all kinds of lamps, having a hanger and an electric connector; a limit structure, pivotally coupled to the hanger, has male/female limit elements that can be extended outward by expanding the spring and pulling the draw bar; when the electric connector is inserted into the hanger, the connector section of the electric connector slides into the space aligning at the larger latching space of the hanger, and along the aslant design of the latching space until the smaller latching space of the male/female limit elements are extended outward; then the spring disposed on the top of the male/female limit members can be pulled to an appropriate extent for a deformation to let both sides of the electric connector of the embedding edge be latched exactly to the top of the male/female members; when the user needs to remove the electric connector, the draw bar should be pulled to pull the connecting bracket at th upper end of the draw bar to push the

Abstract: Housing is provided for electronic circuitry that monitors the operation of a compressor. The housing includes a module containing the electrical circuitry as well as electrical connectors that connected the circuitry to external wiring. The module is mounted to an external housing member. The wiring inserts through an opening in the external housing member before being connect to the electrical connectors associated with the electronic module. Further openings in the housing member receive conduits carrying further wiring. The conduits extend outwardly from the housing member so as to allow the wiring in the conduits to be supported for an appreciable distance from the housing. A removable housing member is connected to the aforementioned housing member so as to cover the wiring connected to the electrical connectors associated with the electronic module.

Abstract: A prepackaged mounting assembly for securing a ceiling fan, light fixture, or similar device to an overhead beam. The prepackaged assembly securely holds all the hardware needed for attaching the mounting block to a beam, including fasteners and a junction box cover, without the need for an outer wrap or separate packaging for each separate mounting assembly. Several mounting assemblies can therefore be placed loosely in a large packaging container and stored and shipped without loss of the separate parts for each assembly. The L-shaped mounting assembly provides a significantly larger integral internal wiring cavity than those provided in prior art assemblies. The internal cavity includes a cover that is temporarily secured to the assembly for storage and shipment and may be removed and reinstalled after wiring connections are completed within the cavity.

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: 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: An apparatus for mounting a shunt or tunable joint coupler (TJC) that receives a railroad track signal from a railroad track wire. A conductive support post having a lower portion inserted into a ground surface provides above-ground mounting of the track signal terminal device. The track signal terminal device is mounted onto the support post in an electrically insulated manner. A block terminal attached to the conductive support post includes electrical contact points for electrically coupling the railroad track wire with leads from the track signal terminal device and further includes electrical contact points for electrically coupling a lightning arrestor with the conductive support post. A removable housing is attached to the conductive support post for providing an exterior encasement for the block terminal and the track signal terminal device.

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 and telecommunications conduit body for connecting electrical conduits. The conduit body includes a body defining a chamber and hubs defining passageways communicating with the chamber. The conduit body includes a guide surface disposed between the chamber ends of the hub passageways, and the guide surfaces function to maintain a minimum radius of curvature of cables passing through the passageway defined by one hub and then through the chamber defined by the body to the other hub passageway so as to avoid pulling the cables over sharp corners at the intersections of the hub passageways with the body chamber.

Abstract: A cover for an electrical outlet box which includes a plurality of bendable mounting clips constructed unitarily with the cover. In use, the mounting clips are oriented perpendicular to the outlet box cover and extend outwardly through an opening in a wall structure with the outer ends of the mounting clips then being bent outwardly into overlying engagement with the exterior of the wall surface in opposed relation to the outlet box cover thereby mounting the outlet box, and cover on the wall structure in alignment with the opening in the wall structure. The outlet box cover is mounted on the outlet box in a conventional manner and the mounting clips on the outlet box cover extend from the periphery of an opening in the cover for mounting electrical sockets, switches or the like in the outlet box in a conventional manner.

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: An apparatus support used for example inside a box may have on each of its opposite sides groove elements for being mounted on the side units of a wireway base when the base has such side units. Associated with the support by way of mechanical fastening element, is a plate having at least two projecting columns, with on the top part of the columns, snap-on elements, and the support correspondingly includes snap-on elements matching the snap-on elements of the plate columns.

Abstract: A junction box for an aircraft that provides a convenient and secure device for routing electrical cables through a passenger compartment floor panel of an aircraft. The junction box includes an enclosure that attaches to a bottom surface of the floor panel of the aircraft, and a cover, cable strain support, and gasket, that attach to a top surface of the floor panel. The walls of the enclosure can accommodate various shaped cutouts depending on the type of cable connectors being used with the cables. A portion of the cover is offset from the rest of the cover to provide an access opening for routing cables into the passenger compartment of the aircraft.

Abstract: There is disclosed a tap device for branching a part of transmission signals running through a transmission line to selectively transmit branched signals to subscriber terminal devices via tap output terminals, in which signal paths for leading the transmission signals to the tap output terminals can easily and securely be shielded. Substrates provided with various circuits and the like are successively fixed to a housing member provided with tap output terminals. The housing member is provided with partition walls for surrounding the signal paths to the tap output terminals from the first substrate and separating relays disposed on the substrate. A shield cover, which can separate wiring patterns for signal input to the relays and wiring patterns for signal output via the relays, is disposed between the first and the second substrates. The second substrate is fixed to the housing member via the shield cover.

Abstract: A power supply adapter with a foldable plug is disclosed. The power supply adapter includes a first casing, a second casing, a rotatable cylinder, a projecting plug, and a lighter connector. A cavity is formed on the front end of the first casing. Two vertical plates are mounted on the second casing for supporting the rotatable cylinder. A lighter connector is connected to the front end of the projecting plug for insertion into a lighter socket. The projecting plug is formed on the front end of the rotatable cylinder and extends from a cavity space defined by the front end of the first casing and the second casing. By rotating the rotatable cylinder, the angle of the projecting plug is changed. A voltage converting circuit is arranged in the adapter for supplying a first and a second output voltage.

Abstract: A junction box (10) includes an upper case (13), a lower case (12) disposed under the upper case (13), and a junction box body (14) accommodated between the upper case (13) and the lower case (12). The junction box body (14) further includes an upper cover (16) having an embedding stage (24) provided thereon for externally connected electronic components, an under cover (15) fitting to the upper cover (16), a wiring plate (17) disposed between the under cover (15) and the upper cover (16), wiring boards (18) disposed between the wiring plate (17) and the upper cover (16), and a control board body (19) having a substrate (44). The junction box body (14) is accommodated between the upper case (13) and the lower case (12), so that the embedding stage (24) can be a front surface in an accommodation direction.

Abstract: To manufacture a molded connector formed by a primary molding and a secondary molding, a primary molded piece having resin portion integrally formed with terminals and a projection formed on the resin portion is prepared first. The primary molded piece is disposed inside a mold used for the secondary molding such that a distal end of the projection abuts against a part of inner face of the mold. Then resin material is injected into the mold to conduct the secondary molding. The projection of the primary molded piece is deformable in accordance with inspecting pressure of the resin material. After the secondary molded piece is removed from the mold, a shape of the distal end of the projection to judge inferiority of the inspecting pressure of the resin material.

Abstract: This invention relates to a wire-collecting box which make use of a box body with hollow interior, matching up with a rotating plate base capable of combining together, relying on the slotting buckled stick protruding out to the center of the plate base to slip on the buckled opening of the box body, so that electric wires and the like can pass through the slotting of the buckled stick and wires can be rolled and circled to fit into the wire-collecting box as rotating the plate disk, and combined the plate disk, connecting a plurality of wire-collecting boxes in series by one connection plate.

Abstract: A retaining clip for trunking includes a fixing base attached locally to a longitudinal wall of a base section of the trunking, such as an internal partition thereof, and a retaining flap which is articulated to the fixing base and can move from a standby position, in which it allows unrestricted access to the underlying interior volume of the base section, to a service position, in which it closes that interior volume at least partly, extending substantially transversely relative to it. The retaining clip includes, independently of any member or component of the base section or of the trunking, a releasable locking system for locking the retaining flap in its service position. Applications include trunking for electrical devices.

Abstract: A cabling apparatus that is easily retrofitted into the cabin of an aircraft for allowing containment and routing of cabling. The cabling apparatus is integrated into an interior compartment of an aircraft and may be adjacent to a seat of the aircraft. The cabling apparatus comprises a cylindrical housing comprising a flexible material with a longitudinal opening along its length, thus providing two opposing edges to the opening. The opposing edges comprise first and second locking connectors for inter-engaging to lock the opening of the cabling apparatus. When the first and second locking connectors are urged into engagement the cabling apparatus is locked in a closed position such that cabling contained therein cannot be removed or accessed. In one embodiment the cabling apparatus is affixed to a cabin floor of the aircraft by a fastener.

Abstract: A vented non-metallic cap for equipment pedestals having high heat generating components is disclosed. The cap is constructed of a plastic base and a plastic top cover with a stainless steel insect screen between these elements. The base includes a central opening to allow the interior of a covered pedestal to vent heated air generated by newer equipment, and yet the appearance of the vented cap is similar to existing metal pedestal top covers, but has far superior thermal performance.

Abstract: An assembly for cable conduits of a piece of workstation furniture having a plurality of different profile sections which can be inserted into one another, which have essentially planar outer sides, and which support connecting elements or connecting grooves, the elements or grooves being formed on the inner sides. The assembly has four different profile sections including a curved wall profile section, a side wall profile section, a wall termination profile section, and a cover profile section which can be inserted into one another to form different cable conduit structures using simple insertion elements.

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 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: A raceway fitting, including a first housing portion having a bottom surface, a first wall and a second wall, and a first coupling member adjacent said first wall. The first coupling member has a tapered surface with first and second ends, the tapered surface extending from an obtuse angle from the first wall. The adapter assembly further has a second housing portion with a first side portion and a second side portion. A second coupling member is located on the first side portion, the second coupling member having a first edge and a second edge. When coupling the first housing portion to the second housing portion, the first edge of the second coupling member engages the tapered surface of the first coupling member, adjacent the first edge and traverses the tapered surface in the direction of the second end, to facilitate the coupling thereof. This allows the two housing portions to be easily assembled and also allows the assembly to withstand an impact to the housing without the housing portions uncoupling.

Abstract: A cable raceway outlet mountable to a cable raceway having a side wall terminating in a top edge. The raceway outlet comprises a transition assembly for being mounted over the top of the top edge of the raceway for supporting a cable passing between the raceway and a point outside the raceway, and a protective transition assembly cover for being positioned onto the transition assembly for enclosing the cable passing between the raceway and a point outside the raceway. A raceway cover is carried by the transition assembly cover for covering a top opening of the raceway defined by the side wall and a second, laterally spaced-apart side wall.