Abstract: The invention relates to a device for guiding a power supply chain (30). Said device includes a distribution trough (4), which has a distribution surface (6) and lateral guides (8), for distributing the power supply chain (30). According to the invention, the power supply chain (30) includes at least one magnet (12, 16, 28), which enables said chain to be freely suspended, at least over sections of its length, in the distribution trough (4).

Abstract: A wire distribution system comprises a support structure having a first wall terminating in a first flange and a second wall terminating in a second flange. The second flange may be spaced apart from the first flange and provide a web section formed therebetween. The web section has an outer surface and an inner surface, wherein the outer surface defines an abutment to a mating structure, such as a wall, door, or window. The inner surface further defines a part of an inner cavity, and further includes a conduit channel formed therein. The conduit channel has an at least one wall section extending into the inner cavity and further includes an open leg facing the mating structure. An aperture is formed in the support structure first side and is oriented substantially adjacent to the conduit channel. A receptacle extends into the aperture and defines an interior space.

Abstract: This invention provides a cable guide (10) capable for securely routing a plurality of cables (C), such as fiber optic cables (C). The cable guide has at least two fastening units (12), an optional guide unit (14), and a flexible connector (16) for providing a spaced apart connection for the units, and the space (17) may be utilized for exiting one or more cables (C) from a bundle of cables restrained by the cable guide (10). The invention also includes supports or standoffs and joinder clips for securing and routing cable guides on a chassis, printed circuit board or other surface, as desired.

Abstract: A wire harness for quickly disentangling wires, made of rigid low friction material comprising a top bar equipped in its center with a first vertical cylindrical opening; a bottom bar equipped in its center with a second vertical cylindrical opening co-axial with the first vertical opening; an axle traversing the first opening and the second opening thereby rotatably connecting the top part to the bottom bar. In addition, the bottom bar is equipped on its top face with grooves large enough to accommodate wires of a predetermined size. The top bar can be rotated at ninety degrees with respect to the bottom bar thereby allowing the insertion into the grooves of the wires. The top bar can be rotated parallel to the bottom bar, thereby allowing the locking in place of the wires. The harness can be slid up and down the wires thereby disentangling the wires.

Abstract: Snap-on connectors (1) connect first electrodes (41) of circuits (40) comprising light emitting diodes (43) to first electrical elements (21) such as first wires having first element sizes and connect second electrodes (42) of the circuits (40) to second electrical elements (22) such as second wires having second element sizes smaller than the first element sizes and comprise first recesses (4) for guiding the first electrical elements (21) and comprise second recesses (5) for guiding the second electrical elements (22). The recesses (4,5) comprise means for pairing the recesses (4,5) and the electrical elements (21,22) in a non-interchangeable way, to reduce a chance that the electrodes (41,42) and the electrical elements (21,22) are connected in an incorrect (interchanged) way. These means comprise recess sizes or contacts (8,9,10,11) such as forks or pins sticking out from the recesses (4,5). Cables (31) comprise the electrical elements (21,22).

Abstract: An electrical junction box facilitates a worker's wiring of a wire harness without using a superfluous component and allows the workability in assembling the electrical junction box as well as that in disassembling to be improved. The electrical junction box includes a box body and a cover to be mounted to the box body after wiring wire harnesses about the box body. The box body has wiring grooves shaped to have U-shaped cross sections and arranged on its exterior surface to accommodate the wire harnesses, which have been drawn out of the box body through its one side and further led from an upper part of the one side downwardly. Left and right sidewalls defining each groove are provided, at their leading ends, with temporary locking parts restricting slipping of the wire harness out of the wiring groove. The cover is provided with restricting walls (sidewalls, rib) restricting outward deflection of the left and right sidewalls.

Abstract: To provide a flat cable clamp which can easily carry out a mutual engagement operation of members which clamp down a flat cable over preventing flip-flop (i.e., unstable fixing) of the flat cable which is clamped down, on the occasion that a clamp main body 11 and first, second covers 12, 13 of a flat cable clamp 10 are engaged with each other, cable holding-down protrusions 35, 42 press a bridge portion 62 of a flat cable 60 so as for the bridge portion 62 to be bent toward an inner surface of the clamp main body, in its thickness direction. By that means, the flat cable 60 is held down to the inner surface of the clamp main body 11.

Abstract: A vibration resistant cable may be provided. The vibration resistant cable may comprise a first conductor and a second conductor. The second conductor may be twisted around the first conductor at a lay length configured to cause a locking force between the first conductor and the second conductor. The locking force may be configured to prevent relative movement of the first conductor and the second conductor that may result in bags in the vibration resistant cable. The lay length may be predetermined or may vary a predetermined amount per unit of length of the vibration resistant cable. The lay length may be c1d+c2, where d may be the diameter of the first conductor and the second conductor and c1 and c2 may be constants configured to obtain the locking force to eliminate bags in the vibration resistant cable and provide Aeolian vibration dampening in the vibration resistant cable.

Abstract: Elements, couplers, systems, and methods for joining two or more trough members. A locking element for a coupler of a cable trough system can include a threaded portion including first and second ends, the first end extending at an angle to a point, and a head portion coupled to the threaded portion at the second end, the head portion including a key portion that corresponds to the point of the first end of the threaded portion.

Abstract: Among various embodiments of the present disclosure, a ceiling raceway can be formed with an enclosable compartment for a number of cables locatable above a lower surface of a drop ceiling. The enclosable compartment can have a bottom hinged surface that is openable to enable access to an interior of the enclosable compartment. A flange can extend coplanar with the bottom hinged surface in a closed position to support a section of the drop ceiling such that the section is substantially flush with the bottom hinged surface in the closed position.

Abstract: A device for positioning and maintaining electric harnesses on the casing of a turbo-jet engine includes harness supports standardized for directions substantially perpendicular to the axis of the turbojet engine and harness supports standardized for directions substantially parallel to the axis of the turbo-jet engine.

Abstract: A conduit body provides for the accommodation of wire extending therethrough. The conduit body includes a body wall having an elongate side wall, a bottom wall and an open end defining a body interior. At least one hub extends from the body wall in communication with the body interior. The hub includes a hub wall defining an access channel for passage of wire therethrough. The hub wall includes a guide surface outwardly of the body wall and protruding into the channel for maintaining a bend radius of the wire passing from the body interior through the channel.

Abstract: Disclosed is a liquid crystal display panel and manufacturing method thereof. The liquid crystal display panel includes a thin film transistor substrate, an opposite substrate facing the thin film transistor substrate, a pixel electrode formed on the thin film transistor substrate, and a common electrode formed on the opposite substrate. At least one of the pixel electrode and the common electrode includes conductive nanowires and a conductive filler.

Abstract: A plasma display having improved heat sink efficiency and reduced manufacturing cost includes a heat sink member made of an inexpensive graphite material having excellent thermal conductivity instead of a more expensive aluminum protective plate or a heat sink plate. The heat sink member serves as a heat sink of a Tape Carrier Package (TCP), an Intelligent Power Module (IPM), and other elements producing considerable amounts of heat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a clamping device for clamping fittings in electric board channels, comprising a rod element which can be engaged in a cavity formed in electric component channels and coupled, through an end piece, to a fitting supporting body, the supporting body being adapted to be locked on the channels by causing the supporting body to turn about an axis substantially perpendicular to the rod element.

Abstract: A high sensitivity magnetic anomaly detector for geomagnetic exploration comprises a shorted coaxial transmission line having as central conductor an amorphous magnetic wire. A static magnetic field is applied along the transmission line. A transverse electromagnetic wave also propagates along the transmission line and excites a ferromagnetic resonance of the magnetic ions located within the depth of penetration of the circumferential microwave magnetic field into the magnetic wire. The microwave giant magnetoimpedance effect occurring in the magnetic wire changes the magnetic wire impedance as follows: the real part of the impedance peaks and the imaginary part passes through zero at a given frequency (the ferromagnetic resonance frequency). This frequency depends on the saturation magnetization of the magnetic wire and the strength of the static magnetic field.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a holding device for moveably accommodating a line. Furthermore, the invention relates to an aircraft that comprises a multitude of such holding devices. Finally, the invention relates to a multitude of holding devices according to the invention for section-by-section line routing in an aircraft. The holding device according to the invention, for movably accommodating at least one line, comprises a guide body that can be attached to an attachment surface in an aircraft, as well as a slide body that is designed to envelope at least one line in the region of the guide body. To prevent any tensile stress or abrasion in or on the line from arising when the attachment surface moves, the slide body is movably held in the guide body in such a way that the slide body compensates for any movement.

Abstract: An underfloor cable junction unit for installation in a raised-floor system used as cooling air supply duct for devices arranged on the raised floor and having floor panels with cooling air outlets has a top side. The top side or at least a major part of it is open to enable the passage of cooling air through the top side toward a floor panel with cooling air outlets.

Abstract: A electronics laboratory includes improved infrastructure for routing power and network data. The laboratory includes a number of work areas, each including a group of interconnected electronic devices arranged in a row. Two or more groups of interconnected electronic devices may also be interconnected. The infrastructure includes, for each work area, a structure comprising a bus duct segment suspended above the row of electronic devices, a plurality of power outlet modules mounted to the bus duct segment, a plurality of rigid members mounted to the bus duct segment, and a plurality of data line connectors, each mounted to a separate one of the rigid members adjacent to the bus duct segment, each to couple a first data line to a second data line, to transport data between two or more of the electronic devices.

Abstract: A conductor of an electric cable for wiring, containing a copper alloy material containing 1.0 to 4.5 mass % of Ni, 0.2 to 1.1 mass % of Si, and the balance of Cu and unavoidable impurities, in which the copper alloy material has an average grain diameter of 0.2 to 5.0 ?m.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for aligning components on a module. A flexible circuit may be attached to a module in which a tooling apparatus is attached to the module. A plurality of circuit pads on a functional section of the flexible circuit is aligned by a first alignment structure located on a sacrificial portion of the flexible circuit to a second alignment structure on the tooling apparatus. The flexible circuit is attached to the module while the flexible circuit is in an aligned position.

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: An apparatus for mounting electrical equipment includes a frame for carrying electrical equipment, a hinge connected to the frame, and a cable ring connected to the hinge. The cable ring is positioned between the frame and an axis of rotation of the hinge.

Abstract: A cable tidy, including a rigid support member, carrying a cable retaining net which allows air to flow past the cable in order that heat dissipates quickly.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The faceplate is installed on the raceway so that it overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over and is flush with a portion of the top walls of the base.

Abstract: Raceway modules of predetermined length are joined by couplers designed to allow optional gaps between the T-shaped raceway base plate portions. Upper and lower L-shaped raceway covers are separately snapped out the base, allowing electrical and data/communication devices to be provided in staggered relationship, and anywhere along the raceway. The lower L-shaped raceway cover configuration allows outlet devices to be provided in the lower side of the raceway. The T-shaped base plate has pre-punched knock-out openings and mounting holes provided in a predetermined pattern, and pre-punched lines of weakening, that simplify the installation process. The couplers come in several lengths and configurations, to bridge crossing raceway or other obstructions, and to provide continuity in the gaps between the raceway modules. Pre-wired cover components are fitted with spaced outlet devices for installation in areas of a room that require such service.

Abstract: Raceway modules of predetermined length are joined by couplers designed to allow optional gaps between the T-shaped raceway base plate portions. Upper and lower L-shaped raceway covers are separately snapped out the base, allowing electrical and data/communication devices to be provided in staggered relationship, and anywhere along the raceway. The lower L-shaped raceway cover configuration allows outlet devices to be provided in the lower side of the raceway. The T-shaped base plate has pre-punched knock-out openings and mounting holes provided in a predetermined pattern, and pre-punched lines of weakening, that simplify the installation process. The couplers come in several lengths and configurations, to bridge crossing raceway or other obstructions, and to provide continuity in the gaps between the raceway modules. Pre-wired cover components are fitted with spaced outlet devices for installation in areas of a room that require such service.

Abstract: Carbon nanotube-based devices that can be used to meet the growing miniaturization and performance needs of electronic systems, are provided. In particular, a transmission line and inductor that include nanotube bundles is disclosed. In a further embodiment a method for isolating nanotubes with proteins is disclosed. In another embodiment a nanoswitch using nanotubes is disclosed. In a final embodiment a low loss, high permeability material is disclosed that includes a conductive coil and a set of nanotube toroids.

Abstract: A cable duct (1) is provided for wall mounting a cable. The duct includes a cable acceptance region (2) and a lower terminating section (3) for arrangement on the floor and for covering the edges of floor coverings. The cable acceptance region (2) has a cable acceptance housing (4) attached to the wall in the mounted state, and a removable cover (5). The removal of the cover provides access to the interior (6) of the cable acceptance housing (4). The lower terminating section (3) is permanently connected to the cable acceptance housing (4) so that the lower terminating section (3), even with the cover (5) removed in the mounted state of the cable duct, (1) remains in a fixed arrangement to the floor. To facilitate the mounting of the cable duct, a clip (27) is provided for wall mounting. The clip (27) on its upper end has a section (30) bent away from the wall that is received in a corresponding leg receiver (31) located on the back of the cable acceptance housing (4).

Abstract: A cable harness is provided with electric wires arranged in rows to maintain intervals therebetween at both terminals thereof. An intermediate portion of the cable harness is divided into at least two electric wire groups and bundled. At least one of the wire bundles has a length different from those of another electric wire bundles.

Abstract: An articulated hollow arm is disclosed. The arm has a hollow center with an opening along the length of the arm. The hollow accepts electrical wires or tubes or mechanical wires depending on the application. A removable top is inserted into the opening and is designed to be retained by the mechanical interference between the top and the edges of the opening. Flanges or grooves may be placed to accommodate such retention of the top. In addition an external clip or an end piece may be used to retain the top while allowing the wires, etc. to emerge from either end. Any termination or connector at the ends of the wires, etc. do not have to fit through the hollow. Such wires, etc. can be removed, repaired and/or replaced via the elongated opening by removing the top. The top may be of a flexible material that provides strain relief for any cables.

Abstract: Techniques for improving the quality or fidelity of a digital signal transmitted via a two-wire bus interconnect utilizing an open-terminal configuration at one or both end devices of the bus interconnect are disclosed. An intermediate two-wire bus is used to connect two open-terminal-based two-wire busses. A bus adapter device is utilized at each end of the intermediate two-wire bus, whereby the bus adapter device communicates signaling on the corresponding open-terminal-based two-wire bus using open-terminal ports and communicates signaling on the intermediate two-wire bus using push-pull ports. The bus adapter device can utilize control logic to implement a state machine or other function to control the interactions between the different two-wire buses. The bus adapter devices may be implemented as interchangeable integrated circuit devices that can change configuration based on connection, thereby permitting their implementation at either end of a bus transmission system.

Abstract: A plasma display apparatus comprising a panel displaying images, a circuit board that drives the panel, and a chassis base that supports the panel and the circuit board. A signal transfer member couples the panel and the circuit board, and a protection plate protects the signal transfer member and a device mounted on the signal transfer member by covering the signal transfer member and the device. The protection plate is coupled with the chassis base by a coupling means, and a damage protection means, which is disposed on a side of a coupling part of the protection plate and the chassis base, prevents damage of the device by distributing a coupling force.

Abstract: An electrical conductor mount is provided for an accessory including a number of electrical conductors and an actuator. The electrical conductor mount includes an accessory enclosure from which or to which the electrical conductors extend. A mounting element is disposed on the enclosure proximate the electrical conductors external to the accessory enclosure. The mounting element includes a receiving portion structured to receive the electrical conductors, and a retaining portion retains the electrical conductors within the receiving portion. The mounting element mounts the electrical conductors in a position in which they do not obstruct operation of the actuator. The mounting element may be a resilient hook including a first end disposed on the enclosure of an accessory module. The retaining portion may be a hook disposed on the second end of the resilient hook.

Abstract: Systems and method for installing computer equipment and power distribution equipment in facilities is provided. In one aspect, the present invention provides a power distribution rack, and uninterruptible power supply rack and a plurality of equipment racks. A plurality of power cables are run from the power distribution rack to each of the plurality of equipment racks using power cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks. A plurality of data cables run between the plurality of equipment racks using data cable tracks located on the roofs of the equipment racks. The power cable tracks and data cable tracks are designed to be installed on the roofs of the equipment racks without the need for tools.

Abstract: A thermal and/or acoustic insulation product, and an apparatus and the process for manufacturing the product. The product is based on mineral wool of the glass wool or rock wool type. The product has at least part of its external surface uncovered. The product is surface-treated over at least a portion of the external surface with a composition having softening properties and including at least one surfactant.

Abstract: A flexible conduit or cable for electrical wiring having at least one break location along the length of the conduit or cable that is visible on an outer surface of the conduit or cable. The break location enables the conduit or cable to be broken. Also provided is a method for producing the flexible conduit or cable, and an apparatus that includes the flexible conduit or cable.

Abstract: A raceway assembly according to the present invention is used in conjunction with a conventional equipment rack to route cables between and otherwise to or from equipment stored in the rack. Guide members project from a trough portion of the raceway and position cables routed through spaces between the guide members. Versions of the guide members have elastic edging providing soft surfaces to reduce cable wear and otherwise protect cables from potential damage and lessening of life span. Some of the edging is formed as a substantial portion of the thickness of the guide member to provide enhanced cushioning of the cables. Versions of the guide members can include a core portion of a rigid or pliable material. Those guide members with a pliable core can be readily bent to provide enhanced support and positioning of cables being held by the guide members.

Abstract: An aluminum conducting wire, containing a stranded conductor that is formed by stranding solid conductors of an aluminum alloy, in which the aluminum alloy comprises 0.1 to 1.0 mass % of Fe, 0.05 to 0.5 mass % of Cu, and 0.05 to 0.4 mass % of Mg, in which the total amount of Cu and Mg is 0.3 to 0.8 mass %, with the balance being aluminum and inevitable impurities, and a solid conductor of an aluminum alloy for the aluminum conducting wire.

Abstract: The present invention is directed towards a metal raceway system. The metal raceway system includes a metal raceway and a coupling fitting. The metal raceway snaps onto the coupling fitting to mount the metal raceway to the fitting. The metal raceway has a channel defined by a top wall, side walls and a bottom wall. The side walls include curved protrusions that extend below the channel. The coupling fitting has a base with at least one retention flange having a curved profile that engages the metal raceway.

Abstract: A method for the production of an electrical connection between at least two cables, particularly battery leads for motor vehicles, wherein at least one first cable is formed by one conductor and one insulating sheath and at least one second cable is at least formed by one conductor. In order to ensure a positionally stable connection of the conductors, a method and device are provided, characterized in that the cables are connected with the aid of multi-orbital welding such that an integral joint is established between the cable conductors.

Abstract: Systems and methods for covering a trough member. A system can include a hinge clip coupled to a sidewall of the trough member and having arms creating a socket. The system can include a cover including a pivot member and a groove at one end. The pivot member can be received in the socket to allow the cover to pivot about the pivot member from open to closed positions, and one arm of the socket can be received in the groove in the open position. A capture clip including a ramp portion and a seat can be coupled to the other sidewall, and another pivot member at the other end of the cover can ride along the ramp and drop into the seat as the cover is pivoted from open to closed positions. The cover can also be two cover portions, each extending partially over the trough member and creating a slot therebetween.

Abstract: A trunking section (50) is described and has a body (51) with sides (52a, 52b and 52c) which form a channel (54). Trunking section (50) also has an end portion (62) inserted into first end (56) such that it engages the internal surfaces of sides (52a, 52b and 52c) and is welded thereto. End portion (62) is provided with a first aperture (64) which is adapted to receive a bush connector (66) and has four curved edges (70) and four straight edges (72) therebetween. The bush connector (66) has a male part (74) and a female part (76). Male part (74) has a tubular body (78) which has an aperture (80), it has external first threaded surfaces (82) and rotation prevention means, in the form of flat portions (84). Bush connector (66) also has a female part (76) with an internal second thread (88) which engages first threaded portions (82) of male part (74).

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a one-piece corner duct that routes wires in a corner of an enclosure. The one-piece corner duct includes a back wall and sidewalls. The back wall has at least one co-extruded hinge that enables the back wall to pivot to allow the one-piece corner duct to conform to a corner of the enclosure. The sidewalls have a plurality of fingers that retain the wires in the corner duct. The fingers also maintain a cover on the one-piece corner duct to provide access to the wires therein.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a raceway system including a base, at least two covers and a faceplate. The base includes sidewalls having a top wall with a flange member. The covers include a top portion having two ends with a flange member at each end. The flange members of the covers are in mating engagement with the flange members of the base when the cover is coupled to the base. The cover is flush with the base when it is coupled to the base. The faceplate is installed on the raceway so that it overlaps a portion of each cover and extends over and is flush with a portion of the top walls of the base.

Abstract: A raceway system having forwardly open channel-shaped base members with opposed longitudinally extending side walls, and the side walls including inwardly and rearwardly projecting marginal edge flanges, the improvement wherein the raceway covers must be slid into these elongated base members to define at least one wireway therebetween, the covers including clips with wing portions adapted for nesting relationship between the base side walls and the base marginal edge flanges, whereby the covers cannot be disassembled from the base members as a result of flexing the base side walls, but must be disassembled by sliding them apart. These clips also include leg portions that extend well inside the base to prevent attempts to push the cover into the base, and thereby spread the base side walls to gain access to the interior wireway(s).

Abstract: The invention relates to a frame section (10) for a framework (1) of a rack, switchgear cabinet, or table system (30) and to a framework, switchgear cabinet, or table system comprising a frame section of this type.

Abstract: The conduit assembly includes two mateable generally cylindrical conduit connector bodies with a longitudinal internal bore extending therethrough. The connector bodies include a locking surface for joining and retaining the bodies together at a desired angle. One connector body is externally threaded and the other provides an external snap-on attachment mechanism. Moreover, a gland nut is provided with an internally threaded surface and a snap-on attachment mechanism. The gland nut is slidably positioned over and attached to the connector bodies via snap-on attachment or screw attachment. The gland nut secures and retains the connector halves together at the desired position.

Abstract: Cables or other elongated objects are protected from traffic by a plurality of double-ended protector members disposed end to end and interconnected by flexible connector structure allowing bending between adjacent protector members.

Abstract: A wired circuit board includes a metal supporting board, an insulating layer formed on the metal supporting board, a conductive pattern formed on the insulating layer and having a plurality of wires, and a semiconductive layer formed on a surface of the insulating layer exposed from the conductive pattern so as to be in contact with the conductive pattern. The insulating layer is formed with a groove exposing the metal supporting board between at least two adjacent wires, and the semiconductive layer is in contact with the metal supporting board in the groove.