Abstract: The present invention sets out to provide X-ray fluorescence analysis apparatus having a safely detachable mechanism where a high-voltage cable cannot be removed during application of a high-voltage. A cover with a channel through which a cable passes is provided at an opening of a housing for connecting a high-voltage cable. A mechanism for detecting open and closed states of this cover and cutting off a high-voltage is then provided.

Abstract: In an opening and closing structure for a connector housing cover in an information processing apparatus, a viewing window is formed at the upper surface of a housing recess that houses a connector in the main unit of a information processing apparatus, and a connector housing cover is mounted to cover the housing recess that houses the connector, so that when the connector housing cover is opened, the upper surface viewing window is opened, enabling viewing of a connector cable while it is being connected.

Abstract: A flexible board electrical connector includes a housing with two integral lower barb elements, and a front cover, which rotates on the housing between open and closed positions. Each of the lower barb elements has a vertical plate portion, and a lateral projection that extends laterally from an upper end of the vertical plate portion. When the cover is at the closed position, two retaining projections of the cover engage the lateral projections of the housing, thereby preventing upward removal of the retaining projections of the cover from the housing. The cover has two integral pivot pins on two end portions thereof, which are mounted respectively and rotatably within two accommodating spaces in the housing. Preferably, the housing further includes two integral upper barb elements, each of which has a horizontal plate portion, and a downward projection that extends downwardly from a front end of the horizontal plate portion into an inlet of a pivot accommodating space in the housing.

Abstract: A reverse-engaging patchcord plug has a rearward-facing connector channel, and is used in connection with a wiring block assembly. A cover pivots between two positions. In the first position covering the channel, the hook-shaped channel will not snag on the wiring while being pulled out of troughs. A detent releasably retains the cover in the first position. In the second position uncovering the channel, the plug will engage the connecting block to allow signals to be conducted between them. A latch is attached to the plug. With the cover in the second position, the latch has a hook that engages a strike attached to the wiring block assembly for retaining the plug on the wiring block assembly. The latch is resilient, requiring minimal applied force to secure and release.

Abstract: A connector having integrally formed walls and a cover enclosing wire receiving ends of terminals. The connector has openings along an edge which have resilient grommets installed therein. Each of the grommets includes a central web which is slit to allow wires connected to the terminal ends to be moved laterally into the center of the grommet and be conformably received therein.

Abstract: An outlet strip having a cable manager arranged to permit organization of power cables coupled to device receptacles in the outlet strip housing. The cable manager may be positioned at an end of an elongated outlet strip having device receptacles positioned along greater than two surfaces of the outlet strip housing. Alternatively, the cable manager may include a plurality of cable management devices, each device preferably positioned adjacent an associated device receptacle. Various electronic device receptacles, such as electrical plug receptacles, and communication data line jack receptacles, are provided on the outlet strip. Preferably, the electrical plug receptacles are arranged to permit each electrical plug receptacle to accept a transformer block without interfering with access to an adjacent receptacle. Marking elements, each corresponding to a different cable management device, may be provided to identify the device receptacle to which a power cable marked therewith is coupled.

Abstract: A cover assembly for a floor box includes a ring, a cover, and a gasket. The ring is configured to support an electrical receptacle within an open upper end portion of the floor box. The cover has an access opening for providing access to the receptacle, and has an access door for closing the access opening. The ring, the cover and the gasket are configured for interconnection in installed positions in which a portion of the gasket is deflected into an annular configuration interposed radially between the ring and the cover. When the gasket is thus installed between the ring and the cover, the edge portion of the gasket establishes a seal that surrounds the access opening in the cover. Additionally, the cover has apertures for receiving fasteners that interconnect the ring, the cover, and the gasket in their installed positions. The access door is configured to overlie all of those apertures, and thereby to conceal all of those fasteners from view, when the door is in a closed position.

Abstract: The present invention includes a plug assembly and cord set for use with an automobile accessory that is mounted to an automobile body. The plug assembly includes a plug body having a contact surface, electrical contacts coupled to the plug body and projecting from the contact surface, and a protector cap that accommodates the contacts and protects the contacts from the surrounding environment when the protector cap is in its closed position. The protector cap includes a contact cavity and a cap seal surface surrounding the contact cavity at an open end thereof. The protector cap is coupled to the plug body for pivotal movement between an open position and a closed position wherein the electrical contacts are disposed within the contact cavity and the cap seal surface engages the contact surface to seal the contact cavity when the protector cap is in its closed position.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle adapted to be recessed into a work surface, having a concealed compartment containing electrical ports for connection to a remote power supply and communications devices and an exposed compartment for connecting electrical cables to the ports. The ports are mounted on a partition plate isolating the exposed compartment from the concealed compartment, which is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the work surface to facilitate the connection and detachment of electrical cables and reduce clutter in the work space. The receptacle housing is preferably formed from components which are longitudinally linear, and are thus able to be extruded from aluminum and formed to interlock so that the housing can be assembled without welding. In the preferred embodiment the front portion is engaged to the rear portion along a slip-fit interlock and the partition plate is engaged between the front and rear portions in snap-fit relation.

Abstract: A reverse-engaging patchcord plug has a rearward-facing connector channel, and is used in connection with a wiring block assembly. A cover pivots between two positions. In the first position covering the channel, the hook-shaped channel will not snag on wiring while being pulled out of troughs. A detent releasably retains the cover in the first position. In the second position uncovering the channel, the plug will engage the connecting block to allow signals to be conducted between them. A latch is attached to the plug. With the cover in the second position, the latch has a hook that engages a strike attached to the wiring block assembly for retaining the plug on the wiring block assembly. The latch is resilient, requiring minimal applied force to secure and release.

Abstract: A collapsible socket connector includes a base retaining a plurality of contacts therein and a cover pivotally attached to the base and movable with respect thereto between a closed position where the cover shields the contacts and an open position where the contacts are exposed and a space is defined between the base and the cover for receiving a mating plug connector therein whereby the contacts electrically engage with conductive elements of the plug connector.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly having a body and a hinged cover is provided to accept a plug with a threaded ring connector. The body has an open end, an exterior surface and a ridge formed on the exterior surface adjacent to the open end adapted to receive the threaded ring of the plug. The ridge of the body has at least one interruption and defines threads for engagement with the threaded ring on the plug. The hinged cover has an interior periphery and at least one protrusion formed on the interior periphery and alignable with the one interruption of the ridge and movable through the interruption and into an underlying position relative to the ridge such that the cover is securely fitted over the open end of and onto the body when the assembly is not in use by moving the cover toward the body followed by rotating the cover relative to the body.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly includes a body adapted to receive a plug at one end, a cover having a top wall and a hinge having opposite upper and lower ends pivotally mounting the cover to the body for undergoing movement between an open condition and a closed condition relative to the body. The upper end of the hinge is in the form of a cap mounting the top wall of the cover such that the cover is rotatable relative to the hinge. The cover in the closed condition is rotatable between unlocked and locked positions relative to the body. The assembly further includes separate location and position indicator elements respectively in the form of a stationary arrowhead on the hinge cap and a pair of indicia in the form of words on the cover top wall being separately alignable with the stationary arrowhead upon rotation of the cover between the locked and unlocked positions. A first of the indicia on the cover is the word "open" referring to the unlocked position of the cover.

Abstract: The electronic device comprises a casing, an insertion port through which an electronic package is inserted in the casing, a power input inlet which is provided in the casing for connection to a power input cord, and a protection member capable of moving between a first position in which it opens the insertion port and blocks the inlet and a second position in which it blocks the insertion port and opens the inlet. The protection member comprises a first portion capable of blocking the insertion hole, a second portion capable of blocking the power input inlet, and a pivotable supporting portion between the first and second portions. The insertion hole can be covered by an closure having an end projection engageable with the protection member.

Abstract: An electrical station provides a structure having the ability to receive power and communication cable in several different ways while maintaining the ability to change as required. The electrical station has a top open panel to expose electrical and communication receptacles located therebelow. The electrical station also includes a front opening access panel for service or better access for wire management.

Abstract: An electrical connector enclosure is provided for housing at least one electrical component. The electrical connector enclosure comprises a housing (such as a standard electrical box), a mounting base, and a plate for enclosing the housing. The mounting base includes a frame that extends around the perimeter of a cavity in the housing and a ledge formed along the inner edge of the frame for engaging the plate. In addition, the ledge is further defined to include a radially extending section at each corner of the frame with a hole formed therein, such that these holes align with apertures from a box extension hole pattern of a typical electrical box. Prepunched plates are formed with a similar hole pattern and are configured with slots that expose different types of electrical components.

Abstract: The conductor assembly for optical or electrical conductor or fluid line terminals, according to the invention, comprises a socket and a plug, each having a cavity for receiving conductor terminals. Socket and plug are mutually displaceable to engage them, whereby to engage the respective conductors and allow signals to be transmitted between them or to engage the respective fluid line terminals to allow fluid to flow through them, or to disengage them, whereby to disengage said conductors or said fluid line terminals. Each of them is provided with a cover for screening the respective conductor terminals from the environment, when closed, and baring them when open, and with elastic means urging the cover to its closed position. Opening means are provided for bringing said covers to their open positions when socket and plug are engaged, said elastic means bringing said covers back to their closed position when said socket and plug are disengaged.

Abstract: A waterproof electrical connection apparatus having a plug casing which is inserted into a socket casing. The socket casing is provided with a hinged protective cover which is movable between an open position and a closed position. The socket casing can be used as an outlet or the connector of an extension lead of an appliance coupler. The socket casing has on an upper portion an annular groove intended to receive a singular annular seal which extends from the groove in an axial direction. The annular seal has a hooked-shaped cross-section which extends towards the interior of the socket casing. The cover and the plug have meeting surfaces intended to come into contact with the seal when the cover is in a closed position and when the plug is coupled to the socket.

Abstract: An electrical receptacle adapted to be recessed into a work surface, having a concealed compartment containing electrical ports for connection to a remote power supply and communications devices and an exposed compartment for connecting electrical cables to the ports. The ports are mounted on a partition plate isolating the exposed compartment from the concealed compartment, which is disposed at an oblique angle relative to the work surface to facilitate the connection and detachment of electrical cables and reduce clutter in the work space.

Abstract: A card insertion hole is formed in a side wall of a base portion of an apparatus body. A card storage portion for storing a PC card is provided in the base portion. The card storage portion has a case to which a PC card is inserted, and an end opening portion of the case is opposed to the card insertion hole with a predetermined distance therebetween. A frame-like cover member is arranged between the opening portion and the card insertion hole, thereby covering the gap between the opening portion and the card insertion hole. A card insertion path for communicating the card insertion hole with the opening portion of the case is defined in the cover member. A lid member for opening/closing the cover insertion hole is provided at the cover member.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly includes a body adapted to receive a plug at one end, a cover, a hinge having a bifurcated end and pivotally mounting the cover to the body for movement between an open condition and a closed condition relative to the body and biasing the cover toward the closed condition, and position retention tabs formed on laterally spaced apart lugs defined on the bifurcated end of the hinge with each tab projecting outwardly therefrom and defining an arcuate-shaped shoulder such that the shoulders of the tabs and the body can retain a rod-shaped member therebetween for blocking movement of the cover from the open condition to the closed condition when the plug is not present at the one end of the body. The cover is also rotatable between an open position where the cover is removable from the body and a closed position where the cover is secured onto the body.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a base, a contact housing plate and a cover. The contact housing plate is coupled to the base and includes an electrical receptacle which is adapted to engage an electrical plug. The cover is also coupled to the base and overlies the contact housing plate. The cover has an inclined surface which extends toward the base and an opening therein forming a recess for receiving the electrical plug that is engageable with the electrical receptacle. The cover also includes a lid, which is movable between an open position and a closed position. When the lid is in the open position, the contact housing plate is exposed, facilitating access to the electrical receptacle. When the lid is in the closed position, the lid protects the electrical plug from debris and dislodgement from the electrical receptacle. The electrical connector may further include a plurality of electrical receptacles and openings for receiving multiple electrical plugs.

Abstract: A telephone service panel includes a panel base assembly having multiple subscriber modules each having a test receptacle connected to an incoming line, and each having a set of subscriber terminals for connection to a local subscriber circuit; access to each receptacle is blocked by an individual subscriber-controlled padlocked cover; a composite cover over all the test receptacles consists essentially of a spine carrying the padlocked covers and locked to the panel base assembly, but releasable by service personnel for access to all the subscriber modules. So long as the test receptacle is empty, each subscriber circuit is connected to its incoming line; to disconnect the subscriber circuit from the incoming line, it is only necessary to insert the plug of a test device into the test receptacle; insertion of the plug also connects the test device to the incoming line.

Abstract: A "terminating" coaxial cable connector apparatus includes an electronic terminating circuit that approaches the characteristic impedance of the coaxial cable system. The terminating circuit is mounted in or on a housing that is connected to a wall mounting plate and is external to the cable connector. The electronic terminating circuit is structured so that it can be moved to a first position which electronically decouples the electronic circuit from the coaxial cable. In that first position a standard mating connector can then be connected to the standard cable jack. In a second position, the terminating circuit contacts and electrically couples the central coaxial conductor and the cylindrical conductive housing of a standard open coaxial connector. A frictional surface is provided on the housing to allow the housing to be gripped and moved between the first and second positions.

Abstract: An electromagnetic coupling device for charging an electric motor vehicle is provided which is easy for handling a charging coupler and hardly lowers electric power transmission efficiency for a long period of time. A charging coupler (10) containing a primary coil (15) is provided with a pair of heat-shielding covers (16), which are pivotably mounted on the coupler (10) by pins (17). When the charging coupler (10) is inserted into a depression (31) in an incoming unit of the electric motor vehicle, guides (21) push lower ends (16a) of the covers (16) to open the covers (16). The primary coil (15) in the charging coupler (10) is electromagnetically coupled to a pair of secondary coils (32, 32) in the depression (31). After charging, when the charging coupler (10) is drawn out of the depression (31), the heat-shielding covers (16) are closed by tension coil springs (18), thereby protecting the primary coil (15) and preventing a person from carelessly touching it.

Abstract: A holder for an electrical connection component to be mounted upon a towing vehicle. The holder includes a retainer for fixedly receiving the electrical connection component and exposing electrical contacts thereof through a closable aperture of the holder. During use, a closure or door is held open by a plug from the trailer's electrical lighting system, but is allowed to securely close when the plug is not installed. A baffle type friction path is provided within the holder for securing lead wires of the electrical connection component so as to prevent undue tension at the more fragile connection between those lead wires and the electrical connection component. When completely assembled, the holder provides a moisture and particulate barrier between the electrical connection component contained therein and the outside environment.

Abstract: A direct-connect trailer tow interconnector for connecting the electrical circuits of a tow vehicle with similar circuits of a trailer in which a one-piece shell socket accepts a standard trailer plug at one end and is compatible with the fitting of a tow vehicle harness at the other end. Pass-through conductors, each of which is made from a single metal blank, form terminals compatible with those of the trailer plug and also with those of the vehicle harness fitting. A cover is provided with a spring-loaded floating hinge to permit flat sealing protecting the interconnector from environmental hazards, and a flushing passage is formed through the cover to remove debris from the floating hinge.

Abstract: To provide a construction for preventing an erroneous locking of a double-lock cover for a connector which construction can be securely preventing an erroneous locking and produced at a reduced cost. A double-lock cover 5 is pivotally mounted at one side of a connector receptacle 3A of an electrical connection box in such directions to open and close the receptacle. The double-lock cover 5 is biased by a spring 6 in the direction to open the receptacle 3A while being unused, and is simultaneously locked with a connector 4A fitted into the receptacle 3A and with the receptacle 3A by being pivoted in the direction to close the receptacle 3A against the biasing force of the spring 6 when being used. A stopper plate 8 is detachably mountable between the receptacle 3A and the double-lock cover 5 for preventing the double-lock cover 5 from pivoting in the closing direction. The stopper plate 8 is detached when the double-lock cover 5 is used.

Abstract: A computer system includes a housing having a docking connector. A combined height adjustment and cover member is mounted on the housing and is movable from a first position wherein the connector is covered, to a second position wherein the connector is uncovered and the member is in abutment with an external surface of the housing and positioned to be engagable with a docking tray for elevating the housing above the tray surface. This provides a variable height adjustment capability between the docking connector of the computer and the mating connector on the docking tray.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box used in tractor trailer combinations includes a plate having an opening therethrough to provide access to an electrical outlet. A cover is pivotally mounted to a shaft spaced from and mounted parallel to the plate. A first spring is mounted about the shaft. A second spring which can also be mounted on the shaft or permanently or removably secured against the plate has a section which is spaced from but which bears across the exterior surface of the cover when a plug is inserted within the outlet. The first spring acts to bias the interior surface of the cover against the plate to enclose the opening when the outlet is not in use while the second spring acts to bias the interior surface against the plug's cable so as to prevent the plug from falling out of the outlet when the outlet is in use.

Abstract: A waterproof electrical connection having a plug which is connected with a socket. The socket is provided with a casing having a hinged protective cover which is movable between an open position and a closed position. The socket can be an outlet or the connector of an extension lead of an appliance coupler. The casing has on its front edge an annular throat intended to receive an annular seal which extends from the throat in an axial direction. The cover and the plug have meeting surfaces intended to come into contact with the seal when the cover is in a closed position and when the plug is coupled to the socket.

Abstract: The case includes a peripheral wall having a connector port and a storing portion arranged therein. A connector is located in the case. The connector opposes the connector port. A connector cover is supported by the case. The connector cover is movable among a closed position where the connector is covered, an open position where the connector is exposed to the outside of the case and a storing position in the storing portion where the connector cover is housed.

Abstract: A telescopic guard lid for use on a household wallplate socket set has telescopic door plates interconnected to one another and the front door plate is engaged with a bias spring so that the guard lid can be forced opened to permit a plug to be inserted into a socket and be retractablly shut when the inserted plug is withdrawn. This guard lid can also be designed to be pivotally opened or closed piece by piece and be retained in a closed position by way of magnetic force.

Abstract: A cable connector assembly is provided to eliminate or minimize dynamic durbance on the body shell surface of a vehicle in motion. The vehicle includes a body shell having a recessed portion which includes a cable connector receptacle and a connector housing. The connector housing does not protrude from the vehicle and is smooth with the body shell contour. The connector housing includes a female electrical connection portion. Adjacent the connector housing in the recessed portion of the body shell is a hinged closure plate which is controlled by a compression spring. When the vehicle is at rest, an electrical cable is connected to the connector housing and the closure plate is pushed into the recessed portion of the body shell. When the vehicle is put in motion, the closure plate spring decompresses to force the closure plate to close and seal the recessed portion of the body shell. The closure plate and the connector housing form a uniform and smooth surface which blends with the contour of the body shell.

Abstract: In a waterproof case in which a hood (1) contains a connector (P) to prevent the connector from being exposed to water, a cap (4) is for closing an opening portion 10a of the hood and has an end which is rotatably held to the hood through a mounting linkage (5) so that the opening portion can be opened and closed one at a time. A lever (6) is rotatably mounted to the hood at an end thereof. A locking linkage (7) is rotatably mounted at an end thereof to an intermediate portion which is between both ends of the lever. When the lever is rotated by operating the other end with the other end of the locking linkage engaged with the other end of the cap in the state of closing the opening portion, the cap is kept to a condition in which the opening portion is closed.

Abstract: A sealable connector assembly for terminating a multiconductor cable, such as used for connecting electronic surgical instruments to devices for providing drive signals and analyzing return signals, comprises a body terminating in a flange having a planar distal edge. A cap member placed over the flange includes a planar gasket sealing to the planar edge of the flange, and secured to the connector by a locking member.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a cap rotatable by a link mechanism, there are a connector housing, a first link having a symmetrical structure of both sides of the connector housing and pivoted at the connector housing, a second link having a symmetrical structure of both sides of the connector housing and pivoted at the first link, a cap pivoted at the second link, a sealing member installed at circumference of the cap or a connector on the connector housing, and wherein at least one of the first link and the second link is made of a one piece member. The cap is fitted to a top of the connector housing, and covers the connector to lead into a waterproof state. When an operator pushes up a handle of the second link by his finger, the first link and the second link rotate. Then the cap takes off from the top of the connector housing, and so the connector is ready for electrical connection.

Abstract: A waterproof cap is pivotally mounted for opening and closing at a position near to a connection open portion of a charging connector. The waterproof cap is provided with a stopper member for preventing the opening/closing movement of the waterproof cap at an intermediate stop position during an opening stroke of the cap. At least one of the stopper member and a portion against which the stopper member can abut is resiliently deformable. The stopper member can be contacted with the stopper member-abutting portion in such a condition that the waterproof cap can be held at the intermediate stop position and that because of the above resilient deformation, the stopper member can move into a position beyond the intermediate stop position.

Abstract: A structure of a vehicle charging connector includes a connector receptacle recessed in a body of a vehicle, a receptacle lid mounted on the receptacle to close and open an opening of the receptacle and having an opening open to the opening of the receptacle, the secondary connector including a connector lid closing and opening the opening thereof, and a butting member provided between an inner face of the receptacle lid and an outer face of the connector lid, the butting member butting against at least one of the receptacle lid and the connector lid when the receptacle lid is closed. When the receptacle lid is closed, the inside face of the receptacle causes the butting member to exert a force against the connector lid to ensure that the connector housing is closed by the connector lid.

Abstract: A portable information processing apparatus includes a housing storing electronic components. The housing includes first to third card storage portions having insertion ports open to one side surface of the housing, respectively, for card-like electronic components. A first cover is provided on the housing and rotatable between a closed position wherein the insertion port of the first card storage portion is closed by the first cover and an opened position wherein the insertion port of the first card storage portion open. A second cover is provided on the housing to be movable between a closed position wherein the first cover located in the closed position and the insertion ports of the second and third card storage portions are covered with the second cover and an opened position wherein the first cover and the insertion ports of the second and third card storage portions are exposed.

Abstract: An electrical connector housing with a lid for covering electrical contacts of an electrical connector mounted therein. Electrical connector housing has a tubular body portion for supporting an electrical connector therein, a mounting flange portion for mounting the electrical connector housing to a wiring enclosure, and a lid for covering an open end of the tubular body portion and the electrical connector. The lid is pivotally coupled at one end to the mounting flange and releasably latched to the mounting flange at its other end. A torsion spring is used to normally bias the lid to a closed position in which the open end of the tubular body portion and the electrical connector are covered. The latch is integrally molded with the lid to provide a snap-fit.

Abstract: A safety cover for an electrical outlet including a hollow rigid container having a back wall with a periphery extended outwards therefrom and thereby defining a hollow interior, an opening to the interior, and a rim bounding the opening, the back wall further including a plurality of socket holes and a screw hole formed thereon and with the socket holes and screw hole alignable with a screw hole and corresponding socket plugs of an electrical receptacle; a rigid lid positionable over the opening of the container in contact with the rim, the lid further having a plurality of plug holes formed thereon and with each plug hole separately alignable with a socket hole of the back wall of the container; and a plurality of rigid doors with each door positionable within a plug hole of the lid and thereby creating a through hole for receipt of an electrical cord; and a coupling mechanism for removably coupling each door within a separate plug hole of the lid.

Abstract: A DC power receiving portion and a DC power receiving portion, which are separated from each other, are provided within a power receiving connector of a unitary structure, and a first cap is provided for closing an entire open end of the power receiving connector, and a second cap is provided on the first cap for closing a through hole which can be brought into registry with the AC power receiving portion.

Abstract: A safety lock-out device prevents the insertion of an electrical power cord into an electrical power cord receptacle of an electrical appliance. The devise comprises a mounting plate fastened to the appliance and a cover plate hingedly attached to the appliance. The cover plate is movable between a first position and a second position such that, in the first position, the cover plate covers and prevents insertion of a power cord into the appliance receptacle. In said second position, the appliance receptacle is uncovered to permit insertion of a power cord into the receptacle. Extending a lock shank through aligned openings formed in flange members extending from the mounting plate and the cover plate locks the cover plate in the first position.

Abstract: A cable harness for managing cables originating from devices supported by an office work surface and from external power and telecommunication sources is disclosed. The harness comprises a stationary plate and a carrier plate. The stationary plate has an upper edge portion and a front surface adapted for fixed attachment with an upright wall of a furniture system. The carrier plate has a front surface, an opposing rear surface, and a lower edge portion pivotally interconnected with the stationary plate upper edge portion. The carrier plate includes a first plurality of apertures configured to receive electrical power receptacles serially aligned in a first lower row, and further includes a second plurality of apertures configured to receive electronic cable connectors serially aligned in a second upper row. The first lower row is located between the carrier plate lower edge portion and the second upper row.

Abstract: The waterproof structure for a charging connector includes a body cover for opening and closing the opening of a recessed portion formed in a vehicle body, and also includes a waterproof cap for covering a charging connector arranged to project from the bottom surface of the recessed portion. The waterproof cap is journalled openably and closably near a connecting opening formed in the charging connector, and a cam surface is provided around the axis of the journalled portion of the waterproof cap. The waterproof cap can be switchingly moved in its opening and closing directions by an elastic member contactably disposed with the cam surface. When the body cover is closed, then the waterproof cap is pushed by the body cover, thereby closing the connecting opening of the charging connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly 10 for transmitting electrical energy, and especially designed for use with electric vehicles. The electrical connector assembly 10 includes an electrical connector or plug 16 with electrical contacts, such as tubular brush contacts 34 and an electrical connector inlet assembly or receptacle 20 with mating electrical contacts such as contact pins 409. The plug has a cover 50 for selectively covering and uncovering its electrical contacts to prevent inadvertent contact with the electrical contacts. Likewise, the receptacle has a cover 460 for selectively covering and uncovering its electrical contacts to prevent inadvertent contact with the electrical contacts. The receptacle also has a retractable hood or weathershield 510 movably coupled thereto between a retracted position and an extended position. In the extended position, hood 510 partially covers plug 16.

Abstract: A portable surge protection adapter includes a housing having first and second exterior faces. At least one electrical outlet is mounted in the housing. The outlet has apertures on the first exterior face which are oriented to receive the prongs of a standard electrical plug. An electrical plug mounted in the housing has at least two electrical prongs extending from the second exterior face. The prongs are prongs adapted to deliver electricity to the electrical outlet. A conditioning circuit mounted in the housing is electrically connected between the plug and the outlet. A prong cover pivots between a first position at which the prong cover encloses the prongs and a second position at which the prongs are exposed and insertable into a powered outlet. Data input and output ports are mounted in an exterior face of the prong cover. A data conditioning circuit is connected between the data input and output ports and is mounted in the prong cover.

Abstract: A modular communications connection system is provided for connecting a plug connector to a socket connector. The system includes a blocker that blocks the entrance to the socket connector. A key can be used to move the blocker to allow the plug connector to be inserted into the socket connector.

Abstract: A tap-off base assembly of the present invention provides protection against the ingress of dust and liquids into an electrical busway distribution system of the type having access openings for receiving power tap-off devices. The tap-off base assembly includes a base molded from an electrically insulating material and a pivotally attached door. A tap-off opening seal is placed on the housing around the tap-off opening. The base is slidably received in the busway tap-off opening such that the seal is compressed thereby sealing the tap-off opening. The base has a planar outside surface which includes a number of access openings. Each access opening provides access to one the electrical conductors contained within the busway housing. The door may be selectively moved between an open position which provides access to the electrical conductors and a closed position which prohibits access to the conductors.