Abstract: An electrical bushing having an anti-rotation mounting flange for preventing rotation of a body element of the electrical bushing is provided. The electrical bushing includes a mounting flange, at least one locking element and a body element having a circumferential protrusion. At least one first recess is formed in the circumferential protrusion, and the at least one locking element is configured to engage with the at least one first recess and with the mounting flange for restricting relative rotation of the body element relative to the mounting flange about a longitudinal axis R. A further aspect provides an electrical transformer including at least one electrical bushing according to the above. A yet further aspect provides a method for mounting the electrical bushing according to the above.

Abstract: A power connector includes a terminal block holding terminals in terminal channels with terminating ends configured to be electrically coupled to corresponding wires at separable interfaces. The power connector includes a rear insert covering the terminating ends of the terminals having wire ports configured to receive the corresponding wires during a wire poke-in process. The power connector includes biasing members associated with the terminals each including a pusher configured to be biased against the wire to push the wire into direct physical contact with the separable interface of the corresponding terminal. The power connector includes a release mechanism includes a plurality of pusher release elements. The release mechanism is actuated to release the pushers of each of the biasing members from the corresponding wires.

Abstract: A conduit assembly provides a thermal break about an opening in an insulated panel. An elongate conduit extends through an opening in the panel. The conduit has an interior for passage of wires and an exterior. An electrical enclosure is mounted to one end of the conduit on one side of the panel. The conduit and the box being in communication for passage of the wires into the enclosure. A panel seal is provided for sealing the opening in the panel about the conduit.

Abstract: A strain relief arrangement (4) for a connecting cable (2) has a threaded pin (12), clamping tongues (13), a union nut (3), an enlarged diameter (10, 11) on the threaded pin (12), an extension (15), and a passage bore (25) for the connecting cable (2). By screwing of the union nut (3) onto the threaded pin (12), the clamping tongues (13) move inward and press against the connecting cable (2) for strain relief. The extension (15) is non-round, and an opening (6) of a carrier element (5) is complementary (7, 8) to the extension (15). An enlarged region (16) of the extension (15) has a circumferential groove (20) adjacent to the enlarged diameter (10, 11). The extension (15) can be introduced into the opening (6) of the carrier element (5) and can be fastened by rotation in the opening (6).

Abstract: An appliance ventilation assembly including an inlet pipe including a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is configured to connect to the back of a dryer and the second end is configured to partially insert into an outlet pipe. A front plate, an insert, and a back plate each include an opening adapted to receive the second end of the inlet pipe. The insert is disposed between the front plate and the back plate and is adapted to retain a press fit to the inlet pipe. The back plate includes an outlet pipe disposed on the back side. A rear end of the outlet pipe is configured to attach to an exterior pipe.

Abstract: Embodiments of an integrated piping conduit in accordance with aspects of the present invention include a push-to-connect fitting integrated with an adaptor device and associated methods. Embodiments include an adaptor having a body portion, and an ear member extending at least partially radially outwardly and at least partially axially outwardly from the outer surface of the body portion.

Abstract: A shielded conduction path includes a conduction path main body in which sheathed electrical wires are surrounded by a tubular braided wire. An inner holder through which the sheathed electrical wires pass and is made of a synthetic resin. The shielded conduction path further includes a shield shell to which the braided wire is fixed and configured to house the inner holder. A lock hole is formed in a circumferential surface of the shield shell. A lock arm is formed in the inner holder, and locks the inner holder and the shield shell in an attached state by locking to the lock hole.

Abstract: A connector assembly including a connector body with a spring clip including a first free end for engaging a side wall of an electrical box upon installation. During insertion of the connector body the first free end engages the knock-out hole perimeter and deforms so as to permit further insertion. Once the connector body is fully inserted, the spring clip cooperates with a lug on the connector body to hold the connector assembly onto the electrical box.

Abstract: A modular connector system for various types of different fiber optic and/or electrical connectors may include a connector having a housing configured to accommodate various different configurations of inserts that are configured to hold different types of either fiber optic connector, electrical connectors, or a combination of fiber optic and electrical connectors.

Abstract: Embodiments of an integrated piping conduit in accordance with aspects of the present invention include a push-to-connect fitting integrated with an adaptor device and associated methods. Embodiments include an adaptor having a body portion, and an ear member extending at least partially radially outwardly and at least partially axially outwardly from the outer surface of the body portion.

Abstract: A strain relief connector assembly for flexible electrical wiring is provided that includes an adapter that is configured to form a sealed connection to the wiring and a connector and to form a connection with a strain relieving device, which can include an arc of bend control mesh.

Abstract: A contact point for establishing a connection to a conductor element according to the present disclosure comprises a flat conductor having first and second ends, and a contact element connected to the flat conductor in a terminal area of the flat conductor, wherein the contact element is also configured to connect to the conductor element. The contact point comprises a multi-shell housing attached to the flat conductor and configured to cover the contact element and the terminal area. The housing comprises at least three openings, wherein first and second openings enable passage of first and second ends of the flat conductor, and a third opening enables passage of the conductor element. A gasket is attached to at least one of the openings for sealing the housing.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides cable glands having an entry portion, an elbow portion and an exit portion. The entry portion includes an entry component. The elbow portion is physically coupled to the entry portion and includes a locking collar, a snap ring and a union elbow. The exit portion is physically coupled to the elbow portion and includes a middle nut, a rubber seal, a seal clamp and a back nut.

Abstract: A light includes a body, a front housing secured to a front end of the body, a translating retainer rotatably engaged with the front housing, a slip ring positioned around the front housing and between the translating member and the front end of the body, a compressible ring positioned around the front housing and between the slip ring and the front end of the body, a lens mounted to the front housing, an electronic assembly, and a light emitting element in electrical communication with the electronic assembly and positioned within the lens. Rotation of the translating retainer in a first direction causes the translating retainer to drive the slip ring toward the front end of the body, compressing the compressible ring and causing the compressible ring to bulge outward to contact, and removably engage, an inner wall of a pipe or conduit that the light is positioned in.

Abstract: A stopper for sealing a housing of an exhaust gas sensor has: a base body which contains polytetrafluoroethylene; at least one through channel for leading through a connecting cable; and a seal situated, at least in places, between the base body of the stopper and the through channel, the seal containing at least one perfluoroalkoxy polymer or one tetrafluoroethylene perfluoroproylene or one polychlorotrifluoroethylene or one polyvinylidene fluoride.

Abstract: A plug for sealing a housing of an exhaust gas sensor, the plug having at least one axial through-channel for leading through a connecting cable, the plug having a main body which includes polytetrafluoroethylene, the plug further including at least one outer seal which is situated on the plug radially on the outside, the outer seal including at least one perfluoroalkoxy polymer or tetrafluoroethylene-perfluoropropylene or polychlorotrifluoroethylene or polyvinylidene fluoride.

Abstract: An antenna device and supports for an antenna. The antenna device includes a plate-like support, having a from, back, and surrounding side face. The surrounding side face has a first groove. The front of the support has at least one second groove. The first antenna cable is located in the first groove and in the second groove. The first and second end regions of the second groove are spaced apart from the surrounding side face. The first end region of the second groove has a first opening to the first groove, and the second end region of the second groove has a second opening to the first groove. The first antenna cable is routed through the first and second openings.

Abstract: An adjustable cable fitting with a removable grip assembly secures and retains a cable passing therethrough. The grip assembly has a flexible tightening member and a resilient grommet inserted in the tightening member. The grip assembly is further disposed between a connector and a compression cap, such that the tightening member assists the grommet in creating and maintaining a watertight seal with the cable when tightening the compression cap to the connector. The tightening member also assists the grommet in securing and retaining the cable by preventing it from being pulled out of the fitting. The tightening member has a plurality of spaced apart retaining arms. Each arm has a retaining flange at one end that overhangs past an end of the grommet and which has gripper elements formed thereon for directly gripping the cable.

Abstract: A coil system for a burner management system and coil housing is provided having recessed terminals and a housing lid to cover the terminal recesses for reducing exposure of coil system terminals to air and unwanted contacts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electric box for a vehicle including a box body and a cover wherein the box includes a storage space and cover is coupled to the box body to seal the storage space. The box body further includes a wire insertion passageway through which the wire is upwardly inserted into the box body.

Abstract: A flame sensor apparatus and a cable assembly apparatus are provided for use in sensing characteristics of a flame within a combustion chamber. The flame sensor apparatus includes an electrical assembly remote from a sensor assembly. A cable assembly extends between the sensor assembly and the electrical assembly. The cable assembly includes two cable ends and a housing that defines an internal volume. Cable fittings are connected to the cable ends through a first seal. An electrical cable is inserted through cable fitting openings in each cable fitting and the internal volume of the housing. A second seal is located in the annular spaces between the electrical cable and each cable fitting opening, configured to prevent moisture and contaminants from passing through the cable fitting opening. Additionally, a method of sealing an electrical cable and a flexible conduit is provided.

Abstract: In at least some implementations, a seal for a wire includes a body having at least one opening adapted to receive at least one wire therethrough, and an axially extending engagement surface disposed around at least a portion of each of said at least one openings. The engagement surface has at least a portion that is not parallel to an axis of the opening and is disposed at an acute included angle relative to the axis so that, when the engagement surface is contacted by another component, the size of the adjacent opening tends to be reduced.

Abstract: A single wire seal for sealing an electric cable in an aperture of a terminal or a connector housing is provided. The single wire seal is provided with an essentially cylindrical shape and a through hole for the electric cable. The single wire seal further comprises a crimping portion for crimping the crimping section of a terminal on both the single wire seal and the electric cable. The single wire seal is molded out of a first, preferably relatively soft elastic material having a Young's modulus. For reducing deformations of the single wire seal due to the crimping, the single wire seal is further provided with a reinforcement element arranged at the crimping portion. The reinforcement element is preferably provided with at least one ring shaped portion. The reinforcement element is molded out of a second material, which has a higher Young's modulus than the first material.

Abstract: A cabinet includes a board defining a through hole, a number of cables extending through the through hole, and a seal device. The seal device includes a limiting member mounted on the board, a sliding member slidably mounted to the board, and a fixing member. The limiting member defines a first receiving groove aligning with the through hole. The sliding member forms a sandwiching portion defining a second receiving groove. The sliding member is slid toward the first receiving groove of the limiting member. The first groove of the limiting member and the second groove of the sliding member sandwich the cables together to seal a gap between the cables and a sidewall bounding the through hole. The sliding member is fixed to the board by the fixing member.

Abstract: A cable holding structure includes a plate-shaped member having an opening, and a conductive wire holding portion holding a plurality of wires inserted therethrough, the wire holding portion being disposed in the opening and electrically connected to a braided shield that collectively covers the plurality of wires. The wire holding portion protrudes from the opening of the plate-shaped member and includes a plurality of through-holes extending in a direction orthogonal to the plate-shaped member. The plurality of wires are each enclosed in the through-holes. The braided shield is electrically connected to an outer surface of the wire holding portion protruding from the opening.

Abstract: A damming device for a conductor in a cable gland connector is described herein. The damming device can include a first portion having a first thickness of a flexible elastomeric material disposed between a first diameter and a second diameter. The damming device can also include a second portion having a second thickness of the flexible elastomeric material disposed between a third diameter and the second diameter. The damming device can also include a hole having the third diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter, and the second diameter is greater than the third diameter. Further, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The damming device can be disposed, under tension, within a slot formed between a top portion of a compound chamber and a bottom portion of a union body.

Abstract: A feed through assembly has a metal component passed through a ceramic insulator, and a multi-layered joint brazed to the ceramic insulator and the metal component to form the assembly. The multi-layered joint includes a first portion of braze filler material placed around the metal component and a hollow member of predetermined shape placed around the metal component. A flange is provided at a first end of the hollow member, wherein the flange rests on the first portion of braze filler material. The multi-layered joint has a second portion of braze filler material placed around the hollow member and seated onto the flange. A ceramic member of predetermined shape is placed around the hollow member which rests on the second portion of braze filler material. A third portion of braze filler material is placed around the metal component and seated onto a second end of the hollow member.

Abstract: In order, in the case of a cable feedthrough comprising a cable fixing unit with a fixing housing which is provided with a cable fixing member and a holding section as well as a shield contact element making contact with a cable shield of a cable guided through the cable feedthrough, to configure the cable fixing unit as simply and inexpensively as possible, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, to provide an electrically conductive connection between the cable shield and a wall section bearing the cable feedthrough which is as good as possible it is suggested that the cable feedthrough have a mounting unit which can be connected to a wall section of an appliance, that the mounting unit be connectable or connected to the cable fixing unit in a form locking manner and that the mounting unit be designed such that it provides an electrically conductive connection between the shield contact element and the wall section.

Abstract: A new bushing for strain reducing electrical fittings is disclosed. The bushing increases the pull-out performance of the fitting by including a textured area where the bushing comes into contact with the cable. The textured area may be created by affixing solid particles to the bushing so that the friction between the bushing and cable is increased.

Abstract: A universal bushing is described herein. The universal bushing can include a base member and a first bushing member. The base member can include at least one outer portion and at least one inner wall that forms a first cavity, where the at least one inner wall has a perimeter that is substantially uniform along a first height of the at least one inner wall. The first bushing member can be removeably coupled to the base member and disposed within the first cavity, where the first bushing member includes at least one first wall having a first inner surface that forms a second cavity and a first outer surface, where the at least one first wall has a first inner perimeter that is substantially uniform along a second height of the at least one first wall, and where the first outer surface forms a first outer perimeter.

Abstract: Embodiments of this invention use multi-layer ceramic substrate with one or more hermetically sealed and filled metal vias with smaller pitch and size in combination with flexible printed circuit cables and interposers to provide a custom electric feed through for vacuum to atmosphere chambers. This abstract is provided to comply with rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Abstract: A cable connector is provided for coupling to and mounted within the internal cavity of an electrical box for securing an electrical cable passing through an opening in the electrical box. The cable connector includes a body having a first end positioned next to or adjacent the cable opening in the electrical box and a second end spaced from the first end and the cable opening. At least one and typically two retaining members are spring biased from the first end of the body and extend into a cable passage of the body toward the second end. A front wall is provided at the second end of the body with an opening for receiving the wires and forming a stop member to prevent the armor sheathing from passing through the front wall.

Abstract: A cable holding structure includes a shielded cable that includes a center conductor and a shield conductor on an outer periphery of the center conductor, and a holding portion being electrically conductive, provided on a flat plate portion and configured to hold the shielded cable. The holding portion includes a through-hole aligned in a direction intersecting with the flat plate portion. The shielded cable is held by the holding portion such that at least the center conductor is enclosed in the through-hole and the shield conductor is electrically connected to the conductive holding portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for fixing a cable to a cable outlet stub (30), comprising a clamping sleeve (2), a spring element (10) and a locking ring (20), wherein the spring element (10) comprises at least one locking hook (15) which can be inserted into a peripheral groove (31) in the cable outlet stub (30) as a result of a movement of the locking ring (20) relative to the clamping sleeve (2), and wherein the locking hooks (15) of the spring element (10), as the locking ring (20) rotates into an end position of a first direction (locking direction), are fully inserted into the peripheral groove in the cable outlet stub (30), so that the clamping sleeve (2) is captively held on the cable outlet stub (30).

Abstract: A bushing structure for switchgear includes first and second separate support structures (30, 32) each having surfaces defining at least one opening (48). The support structures are coupled together so that the openings define a passage (49) through the bushing structure and so that a slot (50) is defined between the first and second support structures, surrounding the passage. A bushing (40) is disposed in the passage and has a body (42), a bus receiving member (44), and a compression structure (45). The bus receiving member has an opening (46) there-through sized to receive a bus bar (28). When the first and second support structures are coupled together with the bushing in the passage, the compression structure is disposed in the slot, sandwiched between the first and second support structures so that they exert pressure on the compression structure.

Abstract: A cable connector for receiving a cable includes a substantially tubular connector body having a central bore extending therethrough, a forward end, and a cable receiving end. A gland nut is coupled to the cable receiving end of the connector body, wherein the gland nut is axially movable from a first position relative to the connector body to a second position relative to the connector body. A substantially tubular bushing element is secured between the gland nut and the connector body, wherein the bushing element comprises a tubular body for receiving the cable therethrough. The tubular body of the bushing element includes a flexible portion and a semi-rigid portion, wherein the flexible portion comprises a first hardness to seal the flexible portion to the cable and the semi-rigid portion comprises a second hardness to securely fix the cable relative to the bushing element.

Abstract: Bushings, sealing devices, tubing, and methods of installing tubing are provided. One aspect of the invention provides a bushing having one or more axially-extending tongues. Another aspect of the invention provides a sealing device for connecting a length of tubing. The sealing device includes a body member defining a sleeve portion and a bushing arranged to be received in the sleeve portion. The bushing includes one or more tongues adapted and configured to be received over at least one layer of the tubing.

Abstract: A seal assembly includes a first ferrule that surrounds the lead and a second ferrule that surrounds the lead.

Abstract: A cable attachment assembly for sealing and retaining three flat cables entering a telecommunications closure provides a grommet having three radially arrayed passageways and a grommet washer having a flat portion and a raised portion for simultaneously maintaining compressive force to the grommet and mitigating creep of the grommet during thermal cycling.

Abstract: A cable management apparatus for binding cables includes a mounting plate and a cable clamp. The mounting plate defines an opening for receiving the cables. The cable clamp includes a resilient position member. The cable clamp is attached to the opening, the position member is abut to the cables received in the opening.

Abstract: A flame sensor apparatus and a cable assembly apparatus are provided for use in sensing characteristics of a flame within a combustion chamber. The flame sensor apparatus includes an electrical assembly remote from a sensor assembly. A cable assembly extends between the sensor assembly and the electrical assembly. The cable assembly includes two cable ends and a housing that defines an internal volume. Cable fittings are connected to the cable ends through a first seal. An electrical cable is inserted through cable fitting openings in each cable fitting and the internal volume of the housing. A second seal is located in the annular spaces between the electrical cable and each cable fitting opening, configured to prevent moisture and contaminants from passing through the cable fitting opening. Additionally, a method of sealing an electrical cable and a flexible conduit is provided.

Abstract: A cable gland and gasket ring assembly includes a gasket ring and a cable gland formed of a shell, a collar, a packing ring and a connection ring for securing a cable, or, a cable and a flexible conduit, to a junction box. The gasket ring is an annular member, having a first end face, a second end face opposing the first end face, a plurality of annular ribs concentrically arranged on the first end face and an annular convex portion located on the second end face. The connection ring has a recessed portion on a stop flange segment for receiving the annular convex portion and a tapered inner surface located on the inside of the stop flange segment for stopping against a tapered outside surface of the packing ring.

Abstract: A device for fixing a cable to a cable outlet connector, including a clamping sleeve, a spring element and a locking ring, whereby the spring element is in the form of an open ring whose ends are clamped between a supporting contour of the clamping sleeve and a driving contour of the locking ring, while the spring element is variable in diameter by means of a relative movement of the locking ring with respect to the clamping sleeve.

Abstract: A cable gland assembly for terminating cable is described herein. The cable gland assembly can include a gland configured to receive a cable, and a gland nut disposed around the gland. A skid washer may be disposed within the gland nut above or below the gland. The cable gland assembly can also include an intermediate body having a first end and a second end, in which the first end may be coupled to the gland nut. The cable gland assembly can further include a body coupled to the second end of the intermediate body, and an intermediate nut disposed around a portion of the body and the second end of the intermediate body.

Abstract: A frame for receiving one or more modules for cable entries or pipe penetrations. A compression unit is an integrated part of the frame in at least one embodiment, which compression unit is to compress the modules inside the frame. The compression unit includes three compression wedges. An upper and a lower compression wedge have the same orientation, while a middle compression wedge has an opposite orientation. The middle compression wedge is oriented with a broad side facing an opening of the frame receiving the modules. At least one compression screw goes through openings of the upper and lower compression wedges and through a slot in the middle compression wedge.

Abstract: In order, in the case of a cable feedthrough comprising a cable fixing unit with a fixing housing which is provided with a cable fixing member and a holding section as well as a shield contact element making contact with a cable shield of a cable guided through the cable feedthrough, to configure the cable fixing unit as simply and inexpensively as possible, on the one hand, and, on the other hand, to provide an electrically conductive connection between the cable shield and a wall section bearing the cable feedthrough which is as good as possible it is suggested that the cable feedthrough have a mounting unit which can be connected to a wall section of an appliance, that the mounting unit be connectable or connected to the cable fixing unit in a form locking manner and that the mounting unit be designed such that it provides an electrically conductive connection between the shield contact element and the wall section.

Abstract: There is provided a waterproof structure of a wire leading portion. A rubber cap is assembled with wire connected to a circuit board. A housing accommodates the circuit board. A packing holder is accommodated next to the circuit board through an opening of the housing. A packing is assembled on an outer periphery of the packing holder to be in close contact with an inner surface of the housing. The packing holder includes: a rubber cap secession prevention wall formed in a direction that crosses an accommodation direction; a wire insertion hole formed to penetrate the wall; and a rubber cap accommodation chamber communicating with the wire insertion hole and continuing to an inner surface of the wall. The inner surface of the wall and a cross-section of the circuit board are formed to hold the rubber cap that is accommodated in the rubber cap accommodation chamber.

Abstract: A damming device for a conductor in a cable gland connector is described herein. The damming device can include a first portion having a first thickness of a flexible elastomeric material disposed between a first diameter and a second diameter. The damming device can also include a second portion having a second thickness of the flexible elastomeric material disposed between a third diameter and the second diameter. The damming device can also include a hole having the third diameter. The first diameter is greater than the second diameter, and the second diameter is greater than the third diameter. Further, the first thickness is greater than the second thickness. The damming device can be disposed, under tension, within a slot formed between a top portion of a compound chamber and a bottom portion of a union body.

Abstract: An environmental seal between two compartments, such as in a process transmitter, linked by a passageway contains an electrical cable. The seal includes a stop, a cable gland body, a compression bushing, a cable gland nut, and a first elastomeric seal. The stop projects from an interior surface of the passageway. The cable gland body is in contact with the stop and encircles a portion of the electrical cable. The compression bushing is within the cable gland body and encircles the portion of the electrical cable. The cable gland nut compresses the compression bushing and seals the compression bushing against the electrical cable and against an interior surface of the cable gland body. The first elastomeric seal seals between an exterior surface of the cable gland body and the interior surface of the passageway.

Abstract: A device includes a cover defining a sleeve, which allows a transmission cable to pass therethrough such that the transmission cable passes from an inner side of the device to an outer side of the device. An elastomer is filled in the sleeve and embedded with the transmission cable. A fastening member is employed to engage with the sleeve to tightly press the elastomer embedded with the transmission cable to prevent water from entering the device along the transmission cable and the sleeve.