Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a ribbon cable in a bent position with the extent of the bend limited to prevent distortion of or damage to the cable. The cable clamp apparatus includes a first and a second member, an inner member positioned inside the bend and an outer member located outside the bend of the ribbon cable, with one of the two members including at least one latch for securing the other member in a fixed relationship while the ribbon cable remains bent but at no greater a bend than the minimum radius. The latch is preferably formed integrally with the outer member, projecting each end at a distance approximately equal to the length of the inner member to hold the inner member in releasable relationship to the outer member while limiting the bend of the ribbon cable to the diameter of the inner member to avoid damage to the cable.

Abstract: An adjustable raceway channel connector is adapted for interconnecting first and second cable raceway channels arranged end to end in a cable raceway system. Each of the raceway channels has a connecting end and an opposing end. The channel connector includes a bottom wall and opposing side walls. The bottom and side walls of the connector are formed to overlap respective connecting ends of the raceway channels. A longitudinally extending connector slot is formed in at least one of the side walls of the connector, and is adapted for being aligned with a channel hole formed in at least one of the raceway channels. The aligned connector slot and channel hole are adapted for receiving a fastener to join the connector and raceway channel together. The connector slot allows telescoping axial movement of the connector relative to the joined raceway channel to adjustably bridge the space between the connecting end of the first raceway channel and the connecting end of the second raceway channel.

Abstract: A system and method for packaging and dressing of a cable bundle. A sleeving is used to encase a cable bundle including a number of actual cables. This sleeving contains several channels in which dummy cables may be installed for representing the actual cables of the cable bundle which the sleeve encases. The sleeve is held in place around the cable bundle using a closing assembly.

Abstract: There is provided a guide frame 10 having a small width and a triangular or other shape. An insertion opening 10e and a withdrawal opening 10g for a wiring harness D.multidot.W/H are formed in spaced-apart positions of the guide frame 10. The wiring harness D.multidot.W/H is fixedly inserted through the insertion opening 10e of the guide frame 10 and withdrawn through the withdrawal opening 10g after being arranged in a roundabout manner inside the guide frame 10. The guide frame 10 is fixed to either one of a door D and a body C, and the leading end of the wiring harness D.multidot.W/H withdrawn from the guide frame 10 through the withdrawal opening 10g is extended to the other of the door D and the body C, so that the wiring harness D.multidot.W/H comes from and returns into the guide frame 10 according to opening and closing movements of the door D.

Abstract: A seal for sealing between a cable and a casing enclosing part of the cable includes a wall member having a plurality of substantially concentric removable portions which may selectively removed to provide a cable aperture of required diameter through the wall member. The seal also includes sealing material retained by the wall member, which seals, in use, around a cable extending through the cable aperture in the wall member. When a removable portion of the wall member is removed, a corresponding portion of the sealing material is also removed, thereby providing a cable aperture of the required diameter through the sealing material.

Abstract: A wire harness includes a plurality of wires encased in a continuous foam sheath. The sheath is mounted adjacent a first surface of a vehicle pillar. A trim panel secured to the pillar encloses the wire harness. Connectors on the trim panel pass through apertures through the sheath and snap-fit into apertures in the pillar.

Abstract: Combined distribution duct for low current measuring cables and for high voltage ignition cables in internal combustion engines. This device combines a wiring duct having one connector per sensor for each cylinder, and one or more outlets supplying the corresponding ignition coil and any other control. The duct is composed of a steel tube clamped to the engine or divided into two mutually engageably portions having internal grooves for receiving a screening plate, electronic adapter boards, or cable attaching accessories. The two portions may be separated by an internal grooved profiled section. The device is suitable for all kinds of internal combustion engines, but particularly high-powered engines, especially stationary and marine engines.

Abstract: A wire harness protector having an open slide trough closed by a removable cover, and containing an internal wire harness carrier attached to the harness, for example by taping, and connected to the cover to slide in the trough when the cover is closed. The carrier is generally L-shaped, and the trough has a wire slot formed in a sidewall thereof generally parallel to the guide slot in the cover, such that the wire harness is redirected laterally within the trough by the carrier, with an incoming end sliding longitudinally in the trough, and an outgoing end sliding laterally through the wire slot in the side wall. The wire harness protector according to the invention is especially useful for protecting and controlling wire harness slack found between hinged and sliding surfaces in a vehicle, for example doors, hoods and trunk lids.

Abstract: A covered wire waterproof connection structure including wire members which are conductively connected at a connection portion and resin material which covers around the connection portion. At least one of the wire members comprises a covered wire having a conductive wire portion including plural wire cores between which gaps are formed, and a cover portion formed by coating resin around an outer periphery of the conductive wire portion. The resin material is filled into all of the gaps at a portion of the conductive wire portion.

Abstract: A positioning cylinder to close positioning holes in both the upper and lower casings of a branching junction box so as to prevent dirt and moisture from entering. The positioning cylinder is preferably integral with the upper casing and hollow so as to allow it to fit over a positioning pin employed as a locator during the assembly of the junction box. The positioning cylinder not only closes the holes that are in the upper and lower casing of the junction box, but also stabilizes the busbar substrates that are in the junction box and provides for a more integral and secure junction.

Abstract: A resin mold product and a wiring method are provided. This resin mold product includes a main body formed into a pillar trim, side walls which are situated higher than wires, and wire receiving portions formed between the side walls. According to the wiring method: the wires, which have been cut to a suitable length for the front pillar, are received by the wire receiving portions; the side walls are partially melted so as to weld and secure the wires to the resin mold product; the resin mold product is mounted to the front pillar; and circuits mounted on the instrument panel and the roof are connected to each other. With such resin mold product and wiring method, wires of various kinds can be easily welded and secured, and workability can be enhanced by introducing the automation of wiring.

Abstract: A variable covering device for electrical wiring conduit includes two semi-rigid material portions attached to each other by an arrangement forming a hinge, wherein at least one variable aperture notch is formed between those portions near the hinge and the notch is filled or covered by an attached closure member adapted to enable angular adjustment of the two portions relative to each other by the hinge.

Abstract: A door wiring harness connecting structure for easily and surely connecting wiring harnesses of a doorframe and of a trim cover is disclosed. A receiving member is provided on the doorframe and a holdings member relative to the receiving member is provided on the trim cover, and a terminal-accommodating portion which accommodates a terminal portion of a flexible flat wiring harness installed on the doorframe is formed on the receiving member, and a contacting spring-portion of the terminal portion projects into a receiving groove on the doorframe, and an end connecting-portion of another flexible flat wiring harness installed on the trim cover is fixed to an inside of the hooking member. The terminal portion has projections on both sides, and the terminal-accommodating portion has a terminal-inserting groove and an exposing opening relative to the projections and to the contacting spring-portion, respectively.

Abstract: A cable supporting member includes a supporting section 11 having grooves 9a and 9b formed therein for receiving cables 5, and a pair of side sections 13a and 13b formed integrally with the supporting section 11. Each side section has an upper surface inclined in such a manner that its thickness gradually decreases with the distance from the supporting section 11 toward its outer edge. Installation of cables can be easily performed by fitting ordinary communication cables or the like in the grooves and laying flexible floor covering elements on the cable supporting member fitted with the cables. Since core wires need not be embedded in the cable supporting member, it is unnecessary to connect the cable on the cable supporting member to communication cables etc. Also, after installation, the outside appearance of the floor is not spoiled by the cable supporting member.

Abstract: An elbow for changing the run direction of a pre-bussed rigid conduit electrical distribution system. The elbow has a number of individually insulated electrical conductors each of which is formed to a predetermined angle. The conductors are enclosed within a hollow housing which is formed to the same predetermined angle such that it will enclose the electrical conductors. A uniform and continuous support is provided for that portion of each electrical conductor which is enclosed within the housing.

Abstract: A duct fitting for joining a plurality of separate duct sections is provided. The fitting cover includes flanges formed on the sidewalls for engaging with a corresponding recess in the duct section to provide engagement, and further includes an independent latch for securing the cover to the base fitting. The T-shaped fitting is also provided with a divider insert which allows for proper routing of wires into the selected channels while maintaining the proper bend radii for the wires or cables.

Abstract: A cable assembly enables a plurality of cables to be connected to circuitry in a module enclosed in a housing from which flexible strain relief members extend which encase some of the cables. Two of these strain relief members define an area which is generally wedge-shaped and contains a web of flexible material. A generally hourglass-shaped opening in the web releasably receives a loop of another cable which extends into the housing and may be connected to another peripheral device so as to provide strain relief for that other cable. The entire assembly may be a unit molded of elastomeric material which has an opening enclosing a circuit module and forming the strain relief members and the web with its loop retaining strain relief opening. The cable assembly is especially useful in data collection installations for connecting peripheral devices such as bar code scanners and data entry keyboards to a terminal such as a personal computer.

Abstract: A case (12) combined with a cable assembly (14) having individual cables (22) terminated with connectors (16), a tape with adhesive on both sides of the tape (56), the tape (56) being in adhesive contact with an interior cavity of the case (12), cable routing lines on the tape (56), the cable routing lines (58) indicating the desired location for said cables (22) along the interior cavity (34).

Abstract: An apparatus for bridging of a hose to facilitate movement of vehicle wheels over a hose without damaging thereof which is of significant strength as well as being collapsible such as to be easily stored on emergency vehicles where limited space is available. The improved apparatus includes multi-directional ramps along with a hose bridging central member which is interconnected to multiple similarly shaped members to provide the capability of bridging one or more hoses while including ramps extending from both opposite directions. The design is particularly capable of being constructed of aluminum for lightweight advantages and includes a detachable engagement means for the ramps with respect to the central hose bridging member which is particularly advantageous when made from aluminum.

Abstract: A connector cover for a wire harness includes a main cover composed of a hinged pair of half case bodies and a secondary cover composed of a hinged pair of semicylindrical bodies. The main cover is formed with an opening for affixing to the back of the connector and a circular opening with a circular ridge elongating inside surface for passing the wire extending from the connector when the half case bodies are closed. The secondary cover having both ends opened for taking in the wire harness and is formed with a cylindrical opening with a channel grove extending therearound for passing the wire when the semicylindrical bodies are closed, and is connected to the main cover such that the circular ridge of the main cover fits in the channel groove around the cylindrical opening, in a manner easy to rotate with respect to the main cover.

Abstract: An electrical harness element comprises a multi conductor cable with power supply conductors and a signal conductor. At intervals along the cable, connectors in the form of sockets are fixed. The power supply conductors are continuous along the length of cable, but the signal conductor is interrupted at each socket by a series relay. The relay can be controlled by an electrical circuit, which is typically part of a sensor device which plugs into the socket. A number of the harness elements can be connected end to end as well as in branch configurations and are connected to a central computer. The relays are used to assist the central computer in addressing the sensor devices.

Abstract: A connector cover for a wire harness includes a main cover composed of a hinged pair of half case bodies and a secondary cover composed of a hinged pair of semicylindrical bodies. The main cover is formed with an opening for affixing to the back of the connector and a circular opening with a circular ridge elongating inside surface for passing the wire extending from the connector when the half case bodies are closed. The secondary cover has both ends opened for receiving the wire harness and is formed with a cylindrical opening with a channel grove extending therearound for passing the wire when the semicylindrical bodies are closed, and is connected to the main cover such that the circular ridge of the main cover fits in the channel groove around the cylindrical opening. Accordingly, the secondary cover can rotate with respect to the main cover.

Abstract: A conduit adapter assembly for a surface mounted duct system. The conduit adapter assembly includes a base adapted to be attached to a surface of a wall, and a cover which snap fits onto the base. The base has punch-outs to provide access to the interior of the conduit adapter assembly for feeding a conduit therein. Twist-out portions are provided in the cover to receive surface-mounted ducts or raceways which are mounted on the ceiling. An end wall of the cover is provided with an opening to receive a run of duct or raceway of a particular size which is mounted on the wall. The end wall is detachable from the rest of the cover to form a larger opening for receiving a larger size duct or raceway.

Abstract: A wiring assembly for equipment is produced at a low cost and has the same wiring connection as a flexible printed cable (FPC). Various kinds of terminal treatment processes are applied to the assembly. A circuit is formed by arranging polyurethane-insulated magnet wires 21 on a polyimide (PI) sheet 22 formed along a wiring circuit having bent, curved, and branched (jointed) portions. The formed circuit is coated with a PI sheet 23. Accordingly, an etching step such as in an FPC is not required. It is possible to produce a wiring assembly having the same function as an FPC at a low cost and to effect various kinds of terminal treatments as with an FPC. A wiring assembly having a single crossing in a circuit is formed by using insulated conductors.

Abstract: A protecting cover for coaxial connectors includes a pair of half T-shaped casing members which are pivotally connected together by a linking portion for receiving a T-type coaxial connector assembly. The protecting cover has a pair of plugs and sockets respectively formed in lateral portions of each casing member in one side just opposite to the linking portion for engaging the two casing members together to enclose the coaxial connector assembly therein. A hook is formed on the surface of one of the casing members to hang the protecting cover in an appropriate place.

Abstract: An electric power cord with double-output terminal, comprising a casing formed of two symmetrical shells connected by bolts and retaining holes thereof, said symmetrical shells each having two arch-shaped vertical side walls symmetrically curving outwards at two opposite locations with a power input port therebetween and fastened with a first cable for connecting to a socket power and a straight vertical side wall at a right angle relative to said two arch-shaped vertical side walls and defined therewith two output ports fastened with a second cable and a third cable respectively for connecting said socket power to two separate electric appliances.

Abstract: A one-piece reclosable ducting system for electrical wiring or the like. The duct system includes an elongated channel and a mating channel cover. The channel and channel cover are formed as integral members in a dual-durometer plastics co-extrusion process. More specifically, the channel and channel cover are maintained in operative relationship along respective first edges by a flexible plastic hinge, again, co-extruded with the channel and cover. The flexible plastic hinge permits repeated access and closure of the channel without hinge fatigue. A cantilever tension arm or support beam is integrally formed in the ducting system and extends from the channel to bias and retain the channel cover in proper orientation thereby assuring latching of the cover while simultaneously maintaining overall ducting system structural integrity.

Abstract: A conductor assembly formed by a pair of cables each formed by two conductors in a side-by-side relationship. One conductor of each cable includes at least one wire and the other conductor of each cable is formed by a plurality of bundles of wires. The diameters of a portion of the wires are of a different gauge. The conductors are surrounded by insulation which is configured to permit the assembly to be installed around a corner and to permit one cable to be bent back upon the other. The two conductors of each cable can be mechanically connected together so that they together carry the positive or negative portion of the signal or can be separately connected so that they each carry different frequency components of the signal.

Abstract: A modular electrical conductor system for electrical wiring including one or more discrete elongated generally rectilinear track or carrier members and a plurality of modular electrical elements which are selectively connectable with the carrier members to establish a selected electrical circuit, the various carrier members and modular elements having preassembled electrical conductors carried therein such that ends of the conductors are adapted for mating electrical connection while being continually shielded from contact by an installer.

Abstract: A flat multiconductor cable having a multilayer construction and especially suited for use in establishing interconnections between the cable conductors and a separate conductive array such as a similar flat cable is disclosed. Conductive ink, formed metal conductors or etched conductors can be deposited on a flexible substrate and covered by a dielectric covering in the form of an ultraviolet cured dielectric coating or a separate insulating film. The conductors can be covered by anisotropic conductive adhesive with the conductive adhesive in contact with the underlying conductors at exposed tap locations where no dielectric coating is deposited or where the dielectric coating has been removed. A separate conductive array can be positioned in registry with the tap locations and the conductive adhesive can be used both to secure the conductive array to the cable and to establish electrical continuity between corresponding conductors.

Abstract: A low profile cable capable of undercarpet transmission of electrical signals is disclosed. The body of the cable includes an essentially flat central region and tapered wings extending outwardly from the central region. It is fabricated of a flexible polymer for positioning around curves. The wings may include cut out sections and opposing slits to facilitate bending of the cable around such curves. The transverse section of the body is symmetric about both its central vertical axis and its central horizontal axis.

Abstract: A ducting system for electrical wiring or the like including elongated channels and channel covers and prefabricated channel interface assemblies adapted for rapid non-defacing installation without resort to special tools or precision assembly techniques. The interface assemblies are comprised of alignment members which are adapted to engage two or more channels thereby to automatically position the channels in a predetermined relationship. More specifically, projections are provided on the alignment members which are received within recesses on the ends of the duct channels thereby functioning to properly and automatically orient the several duct channels upon system assembly. The interface assemblies further include removable cover means which bridge and conceal the respective ends of the channels and channel covers thereby eliminating precision cutting of the duct sections.

Abstract: There is provided an electric cord holder assembly composed of a connecting element for interconnecting the adjacent ends of two electric cord holders to present an aesthetically pleasing continuous electric cord holder. The connecting element is provided with a dome-shaped configuration corresponding with the dome-shaped configuration of the electric cord holders and is further provided with bosses on the ends thereof which engage with the ends of the dome-shape of the electric cord holders. When in place, the connecting elements engage with the electric cord holders at their adjacent ends to cover any space therebetween.

Abstract: A junction for joining the ends of two under water optical fiber cables, each cable comprising an optical core (1, 1') inside a protective arch of helically wound steel wires (2, 2'), with a copper tube (3, 3') swaged down on the arch, and an insulating outer sheath (4, 4') covering the copper tube, then a return conductor (14, 14') of aluminum, and an outer insulating protective covering (16, 16'). The junction comprises two cable-receiving end portions (8, 8') for receiving respective ends of the two cables to be joined, and a central portion (5, 6) for interconnecting said end portions. The end portions provide mechanical connection to their respective cable ends and are themselves mechanically interconnected by an outer metal tube (6). The optical fibers (22) are stripped to leave a considerable amount of slack. They are inserted into the ends of a mandrel (5) and then threaded out through holes near its ends for end to end joining with corresponding fibers in the other cable.

Abstract: A branch-off of at least two substrates leaving an end of a recovered sleeve is effected using a heat activatable sealant, and a thermally conductive member which has a fin-shaped protruberance by means of which heat can be conducted into the crutch region between the substrates to activate the sealant. The thermally conductive member can also function to urge together circumferentially spaced portions of the sleeve to define conduits for the substrates. This urging function can be supplemented or carried out totally by a separate clip.

Abstract: A refrigerator cabinet having a rigid plastic foam member and an electrical wiring assembly, and the method of constructing the same. There is provided an open channel in the rigid plastic foam member and electrical wires are placed in the channel. At least one clip is secured within the channel, the clip having two spaced legs with projections formed thereon, and gripping respectively the side walls of the channel. The clip also has a body member depending from the legs spanning the open channel remote from the bottom wall and spaced from the electrical wires to confine and allow longitudinal movement of the wires within the channel.

Abstract: An elongated wall mounted electric space heater is constructed of an elongated trough-like wall box having junction boxes at both ends thereof, and a single subassembly including a finned straight resistance heater element, a housing surrounding the heater element, the housing being elongated and generally rectangular in cross-section and including a U-shaped front cover section secured at the ends of its U-arms to a rear member supporting the heater element, and thermal cutout means mounted on the rear member of the housing and connected in circuit with the heater element. The housing includes apertured upper and lower generally horizontal walls to facilitate the flow of air between the fins of the heater element. Low resistance conductor loops extend into the respective junction boxes and connect opposite ends of the heater element to opposite ends of the thermal contact means.

Abstract: There is provided an electric cord holder assembly composed of a connecting element for interconnecting the adjacent ends of two electric cord holders to present an aesthetically pleasing continuous electric cord holder. The connecting element is provided with a dome-shaped configuration corresponding with the dome-shaped configuration of the electric cord holders and is further provided with bosses on the ends thereof which engage with the ends of the dome-shape of the electric cord holders. When in place, the connecting elements engage with the electric cord holders at their adjacent ends to cover any space therebetween.