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: An EMI-tight strain relief for a cable having a tubular crimp sleeve which is crimped onto the end of the cable and which includes structure for securing the strain relief in an opening in the wall of an apparatus housing. The sleeve has a crimpable portion including a circumferential groove for equalizing the necessary crimping force.

Abstract: The device includes an insulating casing defining at least one connecting housing and, in each connecting housing, an interconnection piece arranged in the casing and provided with at least one connecting branch, a connecting spring, a cam for compressing the spring to uncover the connection opening, and to allow the conductor for connecting to be introduced.

Abstract: A locating means assembly (100) includes a housing (1) and a plurality of terminals (2). The housing has a plurality of side walls (14) and defines a plurality of passageways (13) therein. A pair of ribs (12) protrude inwardly from lower portions of two side walls in each passageway and define a pair of grooves (11). Each terminal has a planar soldering portion (21), and a pair of fins (211) extending and bending upwardly from two lateral sides of the soldering portion, respectively. The terminal is received in the housing, the pair of fins elastically engaging in the two grooves, respectively. After the housing with the terminal is picked up and placed on a printed circuit board (PCB), the terminal is soldered to the PCB, and then the housing is removed.

Abstract: An apparatus is disclosed for clamping cable. The apparatus is a barrier that clamps and/or adheres to the cable. The barrier has a base, and the base has a diameter greater than an aperture through which the cable passes. The base of the barrier hinders the cable from pulling through the aperture, yet the barrier allows the cable to push through the aperture.

Abstract: A junction box and distributor assembly includes an external connector that is mounted on a distributor device for connection with a mating companion connector that is mounted in an opening contained in a wall of the junction box, whereby remotely located sensors may be connected via the distribution device and the mating connectors with a programmable operating module contained within the junction box. In order to prevent the penetration of moisture into the junction box, a first seal is arranged about the housing opening between the distributor device and the outer surface of the housing wall. A second seal may be provided in compressed relation concentrically between the peripheral surface of the housing opening and the outer peripheral surface of the second connector.

Abstract: A lamp rod assembled device for assembling an inserting rod into a wire box comprises a retaining seat installed on a via hole at a lateral side of the wire box and an inserting rod inserted into the wire box. A polygonal though hole is formed in the engaging portion. A lateral end of the retaining seat is an engaging groove which is communicated with the though hole. A distal end of the buckling structure is protruded out of an end portion of the inserting rod. The inserting rod can be inserted into or detached from the wire box conveniently and easily. Moreover, a front end of the output end is formed with a larger stepped surface; and a front end of the guide hole is installed with a female threaded section for engaging the buckling structure.

Abstract: A floor stand for mounting an electrical box and for supporting a conduit extending downwardly to the electrical box has a conduit-supporting flange projecting backwardly from an upper portion of the upright member and is adapted to mount an electrical box so as to bear against a back face of the floor stand, beneath the conduit-supporting flange, which has three apertures, each adapted to pass a conduit extending downwardly through the aperture, to an electrical box so mounted. The conduit-supporting flange has a slot communicating with each aperture, from an edge of the conduit-supporting flange, and the conduit-supporting flange has a tab adjacent to the slot. The tab is adapted to permit a conduit to enter that aperture from the edge of the conduit-supporting flange, via the slot, if the tab is bent sufficiently, and to block a conduit from exiting that aperture, via the slot, if tab is unbent.

Abstract: By providing two integrated components, an outer housing and an inner sleeve member, with the inner sleeve member being securely mounted to the outer housing in a manner which prevents its separation from the housing, an efficient, easily manufactured and assembled cable connector is realized. In the preferred embodiment, the inner sleeve member is press fitted into the housing in order to provide the desired secure, integrated affixation of these components. Furthermore, the inner sleeve member is constructed in a generally hollow cylindrical shape with at least two arm members integrally formed therewith, each of which angularly slopes inwardly from the cylindrical wall of the sleeve member, and comprises a distal end portion which is angularly disposed relative to the arm member in at least one direction and preferably in two directions.

Abstract: An electrical junction box having a double-wall structure includes a container body and an upper cover to be mounted on the container body. A peripheral wall of the container body is composed of an outer wall and an inner wall. There is provided a horizontal rib between the outer wall and the inner wall for partitioning a space between the outer wall and the inner wall into an upper space and a lower space. A plurality of upper ribs and a plurality of lower ribs extending in a vertical direction are respectively provided at a determined interval above and below the horizontal rib. The horizontal rib is provided with communicating holes, between respective pairs of the upper ribs, which communicate the upper space with the lower space.

Abstract: A positioning device of a lamp rod used in a ceiling lamp of a wire box comprises a retaining seat fixed to a via hole of the wire box and an inserting rod inserted into the retaining seat. An inserting portion exactly passes through the via hole. A top surface of the retaining seat at the inner side of the wire box is a platform which has a through hole and a locking hole. The platform is locked with a limiting unit having a size exactly locking the inserting rod. A top end of the inserting rod has a buckling hole. After the inserting rod has been inserted from the engaging hole of the retaining seat, the buckling hole is exactly buckled with the embedding portion of the positioning rod. Thereby, the inserting rod and the wire box are detachable and thus the space for storage and transfer is reduced.

Abstract: A strain relief attachment (10) is provided for coupling to the combination of an electrical connector (12) and a cable (14, 90, 92) extending from the rear of the connector, to provide strain relief for the cable. The attachment includes a housing (40) having a through passage (46) and having a front housing portion (42) that receives the electrical connector and a rear housing portion (44) that passes the cable. The rear housing portion has a slot (102) on one side to enable the fixing of the cable by pressing sidewardly through the slot to press the cable against an opposite side of the housing rear portion. For large cables, a simple tie (106) wrapped tightly around the housing rear portion presses directly against the cable. For smaller cables, an insert (120) that is molded as part of the housing, slides through the slot and presses the cable against the opposite side of the housing, with a tie pressing the insert against the cable.

Abstract: A junction box connector having a tubular body through which an electrical wire-carrying conduit is passed for termination at the junction box plate. The connector has an end which is designed to engage in an opening in the junction box plate, and may be locked in position so as to prevent axial pullout of the connector once it is in locked position, thus assuring electrical connection of the electrical wires in the junction box.

Abstract: By providing two integrated components, an outer housing and an inner sleeve member, with the inner sleeve member being securely mounted to the outer housing in a manner which prevents its separation from the housing, an efficient, easily manufactured and assembled cable connector is realized. In the preferred embodiment, the inner sleeve member is press fitted into the housing in order to provide the desired secure, integrated affixation of these components. Furthermore, the inner sleeve member is constructed in a generally hollow cylindrical shape with at least two arm members integrally formed therewith, each of which angularly slopes inwardly from the cylindrical wall of the sleeve member, and includes a distal end portion which is angularly disposed relative to the arm member in at least one direction and preferably in two directions.

Abstract: A device for connection between the ends of tubes (2) protecting one or more cables (9) and a box (4), has a flexible sheath (3) that makes it possible, at the exit from the tubes (2), to connect the cables (9) coming from the tubes (2) to the box in providing for the protection of the said cables (9) and enabling the moving away of the box (4) to be accessed.

Abstract: A terminal block for connecting intrinsically safe rated circuits and increased safety rated circuits. The terminal block includes a housing that forms an enclosed area. A first surface at a first end of the housing has openings through the surface. A first set of conductors for connecting intrinsically safe rated circuits has terminals in the enclosed area and extend through the openings. A second set of conductors for connecting increased safety rated circuits has terminals in the enclosed area and extend through the openings. A wall on the first surface separates said terminals of the first set of conductors from the terminals of the second set of conductors. Finally, a cover over the second set of conductors extends from a top side of the wall substantially to a side of the housing to enclose the second set of conductors inside the enclosed area to allow the housing to be opened.

Abstract: An EMI-tight strain relief for a screened cable having a tubular crimp sleeve which is crimped onto the end of the cable and which includes structure for securing the strain relief in an opening in the wall of an apparatus housing. The sleeve has a crimpable portion including a circumferential groove for equalizing the necessary crimping force.

Abstract: The invention is a snap-in electrical connector that includes a flange stiffened by an integral strut to provide a more secure gripping action on an inserted cable. The connector includes an elongated longitudinal slot, an integral bridge, and a short slot to facilitate easy insertion into an electrical panel or box. The flange contains serrated teeth and the channel wall includes a rear tooth opposite the flange to enable a secure strain relief grip on an inserted cable.

Abstract: A cable support is used in a structure for accommodating electronic equipment, for example printed circuit boards in a subrack. The support includes an elongated rail with cable guiding surfaces for guiding a cable rail with cable guiding surfaces for guiding a cable along the structure. At least one pair of curved fingers are arranged with mutual intervals at an angle to the longitudinal axis of said rail. A tongue is located in the interval between tow adjacent fingers.

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

Abstract: A conduit connector providing two end stop diameters. The connector includes a removable annular insulator located at the conductor egressing end of the connector. The removable annular insulator provides the smaller of the two end stop diameters when positioned therein. When the removable annular insulator is removed, the greater of the two end stop diameters is provided at the conductor egressing end of the connector.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box includes channels in a female member for receiving in spaced apart relationship three conductors of an uncut electrical cable. One or more sets of three receivers mounted in a male member for electrically engaging each conductor interconnects the conductors of the cable and defines an electrical socket of a socket assembly of the electrical outlet box. A cover is attachable to the male member for covering the space between the socket assembly and the surrounding wall board aperture. Fittings are included and formed as part of the electrical outlet box to permit back to back attachment of a pair of electrical outlet boxes and for side by side mounting in a ganged manner of two or more electrical outlet boxes. Routing of the cable in slots in the studs of a wall is described along with a retainer for retaining the cable in the slots.

Abstract: A house-wiring junction box having most conventional properties (compositions, shapes, dimensions, components, abilities) but being unconventional largely in that all side-wall cable ports may be opened both axially and radially by virtue of the box's reversible assembly from bottom and top partial boxes, the bottom partial box having the floor and lower parts of the side walls of the junction box, the top partial box having the upper parts of the side walls and the open top face of the junction box, the assembly seam intercepting all side-wall cable ports.

Abstract: The invention provides a system of electromagnetic parts which form an electromagnetically shielded channel system for electric cables. Tubular parts are provided of a single piece structure, which are extruded from plastic materials and have several layers, including an inner layer of electrically insulating plastic material. There is at least one outer layer of electrically conductive material.

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

Abstract: An electrical divider for installation in an electrical outlet box is disclosed. The electrical divider has a first part made up of two movable portions. The movable portions are biased away from each other. The first part is inserted into an electrical box and the two portions allowed to move relative to each other such that the first part becomes secured to the electrical box in a desired position. The first part also has at least one locking tab which engages a port of the electrical box to secure the first part in the desired position and also to position the first part into the desired position. A conduit is attachable to an opening in the first part and also an opening in a second part. In this way, a passage can be defined from one port to an opening of the electrical box. The first part can be inserted into and secured to any type of electrical box and is adjustable to accommodate electrical boxes having different dimensions and shapes.

Abstract: A door wire harness arrangement structure is provided. In this structure, a wire harness protector is made up of a soft elastic member and thin flexible plates, slidable inside a door, and flexible and restorable in the thickness direction. The soft elastic member may have an oval-shaped cross section. The wire harness protector may be made up of a pair of thin flexible plates and soft elastic members which join the thin plates together at both ends in the width direction. The wire harness protector may have a flat shape, and be provided with a flat wire harness inside. It is also possible to flexibly attach only the flat harness between the door and the main body without the wire harness protector. Slide protrusions and/or fabric for reducing frictional resistance are provided on both sides of the flat harness protector. The flat wire harness is made up of wires secured to a thin resin plate with an adhesive layer or a laminate layer.

Abstract: A swivel fitting including a first tubular member and a second tubular member each of said first and said second tubular members having a first and a second end, a first annular flange having radiused corners about said first end of said first tubular member, a recess having radiused corners in a second annular flange about said second end of said second tubular member, said first annular flange and said recess mating upon assembly of said first and second tubular members, an annular threaded portion about said second annular flange, and a coupling nut having an annular ring flange which engages the first annular flange when the coupling nut is tightened upon said threads of the annular threaded portion about the second annular flange.

Abstract: A pre-connectorized connector assembly for cables having a separable two component cable connector. The two components have a female component and a male component that fit together with a screw lock that can be unscrewed for separation. The female component has a snap fit ring to attach to a metal wall and the male component has a snap fit for locking to a cable.

Abstract: A modular plug which has an insulative housing comprising a front wall, a rear wall, a top wall, a bottom wall and a pair of lateral walls which are perpendicularly interposed between the top two bottom walls. There are a plurality of front longitudinal terminal receiving slots in the top wall adjacent the front wall. There is also a cable receiving cavity in the rear wall. A plurality of rear longitudinal terminal contact receiving slots are in the top wall and between the front longitudinal terminal contact receiving slots and the rear wall. A medial component housing cavity is interposed between the front longitudinal terminal contact receiving slots and the rear longitudinal terminal contact receiving slots. There is also a first plurality of conductors, each of which extends from the rear wall of the jack to adjacent a different one of said rear longitudinal contact terminal receiving slots.

Abstract: An electrical junction box assembly for accommodating an electrical cable inserted therein. The assembly includes a junction box and a cable clamp. The junction box includes a back wall and a side wall which perimetrically extends from the back wall to define an open end opposite the back wall. The junction box further includes a cable entry opening in the side wall for permitting insertion of the cable thereinto. The back wall further includes a cable clamp mount positioned adjacent the cable entry opening. The cable clamp mount has a clamp insertion surface positioned substantially orthogonal to the cable entry opening. The clamp insertion surface defines a cable clamp insertion aperture into which the cable clamp is manually removably insertable. The cable clamp includes a deflectable cable engagement arm spaced adjacent from the cable entry opening of the side wall of the junction box.

Abstract: An electrical fitting support device includes a housing having a cylindrical tubular wall with a first open end and a base end opposite to the first end. A base is provided at the base end of the housing, and is constituted by two base walls extending at right angles to each other from a central longitudinal plane of the housing and being adapted to fit over a protruding corner edge of two adjoining building walls. An inlet formation is joined to the base and includes a hole for receiving an electrical conductor. A number of protrusions extend from the housing at its first end and have threaded holes for receiving screws for fitting a lid over the open end. At least two spaced apart lugs are provided extending outwardly from the housing and each of the lugs has an aperture for receiving a fastening element for attachment of the housing to a protruding corner edge of two adjoining building walls.

Abstract: An electrical conduit fixture for directing wire within the conduit through a directional change includes a body having walls defining an inlet and an outlet with the outlet being oriented 90.degree. from the inlet, the body being formed in at least two matable sections with a portion of the inlet being formed in a first body section and a portion of the inlet being formed in the second body section and an arrangement for removably fastening the body sections in a mated relationship.

Abstract: A mounting apparatus is disclosed for mounting an electrical power distribution device to a wall support member inside a wall panel to protect an electrical cable running into the apparatus. The mounting apparatus includes a bracket portion for mounting the power distribution device, the bracket portion being securable to the wall support member to project therefrom. A shield portion of the apparatus extends beyond the bracket portion in the running direction of the cable to protect the cable beyond the power distribution device outside the bounds of the bracket portion.

Abstract: A cable holding device for holding a communication cable beside an electrical power outlet box. The cable holding device comprises a frame having a main portion and an integral base portion, extending at a right angle to the main portion of the frame, for attachment to the side wall of a power outlet box with a front face of the main portion of the frame preferably substantially coplanar with a front face of the outlet box defined by the front edges of the walls of the outlet box. The frame has at least one tab to which a communication cable may be secured. A variety of tabs are disclosed, some of which have a hole connected with an access slot for receiving the cable. The tab may be manually bent to enlarge the slot to allow passage of the cable to the opening after which the slot may be at least partially closed to retain the cable in the opening.

Abstract: Lighting fixture has a self-contained triangular junction box that mounts in the corner of a room or space with the box cover secured as a permanent part of the shade-like lamp housing. The lamp housing has a back panel with a cut-out that slips over the corner mounted junction box, the box cover extending into the housing for registration with the open side of the box when the housing is in place. A single screw joins the box cover to the box and thereby secures the lamp housing thereto.