Abstract: The present disclosure provides a multifunctional high-voltage connector and a battery product. The multifunctional high-voltage connector comprises a pedestal and an upper cover detachably assembled with the pedestal. The upper cover comprises: an outer shell having a first oblique-port portion; and an inner shell fixed at an inner side of the outer shell and provided with a first guide portion; the pedestal comprising: an outer base having a second oblique-port portion; and an inner base fixed at an inner side of the outer base and provided with a second guide portion. The first oblique-port portion of the outer shell cooperates with the second oblique-port portion of the outer base, and the first guide portion of the inner shell cooperates with the second guide portion of the inner base. The battery product comprises the multifunctional high-voltage connector.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a conductive connection structure, a multifunctional high-voltage connector and a battery product, the conductive connection structure comprises: a main body portion; and two conductive connection portions. The main body portion comprises: a tube body having openings; and a conductive fusing body. The conductive connection portion has: a first contact segment connected to the conductive fusing body and sealing a corresponding opening; a second contact segment; and a transitional connection segment. It is not necessary to additionally provide the package plate, thereby making the structure of the conductive connection structure simple and the volume of the conductive connection structure small, reducing the assembling steps, and improving the space utilization of the multifunctional high-voltage connector.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a mating terminal, a multifunctional high-voltage connector and a battery product, the mating terminal comprises two elastic sheets and a connection sheet. Each of the elastic sheets has: a body portion; an elastic contact portion. The connection sheet has: a first connecting portion; a second connecting portion. The first connecting portion of the connection sheet is fixed between the body portions, the second connecting portion is positioned outside the two elastic sheets in the length direction.

Abstract: A connector for connection to a substrate for mounting electronic devices. The connector includes a plurality of coupling contacts pivotably disposed within a housing. Each coupling contact is generally H-shaped and defines opposing first and second spaces. The connector also includes one or more mounting contacts partially disposed within the housing. Each mounting contact has a fastening structure joined to a bar section. The fastening structure is adapted for securement to the substrate and the bar section is disposed in a second space of at least one of the coupling contacts.

Abstract: A battery connection module comprises a carrying tray, a plurality of busbars and a circuit unit. The carrying tray has a first edge and a second edge positioned at two opposite sides and two end edges. The circuit unit comprises a flexible circuit piece and a connector, the flexible circuit piece has a main body and a mounting bar extending from the main body, the mounting bar has a connecting portion extending from the main body, a bendable portion extending from the connecting portion and a connector mounting portion connected to a distal end of the bendable portion, the connector is provided on the connector mounting portion and has a mating end. The bendable portion is operable to allow the connector to be positioned at positions where the mating end faces different directions.

Abstract: A self-aligning connector assembly for a light fixture. In some embodiments, the self-aligning connector assembly includes a base and a self-alignment component. The base includes a first alignment feature extending from a platform and a first electrical contact, and the self-alignment component includes a second alignment feature and a second electrical contact. When the self-alignment component is positioned over and then released onto the base, the first alignment feature mates with the second alignment feature which causes rotation of the self-alignment component under the force of gravity, resulting in operably connecting the first electrical contact to the second electrical contact.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a switchgear having at least one couple of stationary conducting terminals and a switching device, such as a circuit breaker, having at least one couple of corresponding movable conducting terminals. The switching device is movable with respect to the switchgear along a connection/disconnection direction between a connection position, wherein the switching device is electrically and mechanically connected to the switchgear by engagement of the movable conducting terminals with the corresponding stationary contacting terminals by means of contact assemblies coupled either to the movable conducting terminals or to the stationary conducting terminals, and a disconnection position, wherein the switching device and the switchgear are electrically and mechanically disconnected.

Abstract: A magnetic latching relay includes a casing containing a coil assembly, an electrically conductive plate and a static plate. A reed assembly is installed on surfaces opposite to the electrically conductive plate and the static plate and includes a reed, a pull-to-disconnect plate installed onto the reed, and a contact formed on the pull-to-disconnect plate. The casing includes a pushing latch latched to the coil assembly. If the relay is connected, the contacts of the reed assemblies of the electrically conductive plate and the static plate will touch each other, or else the pushing latch will be moved axially along the static plate and inserted between the pull-to-disconnect plates of the reed assemblies of the electrically conductive plate and the static plate to separate the contacts, so as to monitor the connected/disconnected status of the relay. An external display device is provided for displaying the connected/disconnected status.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of safely activating and deactivating hot-swap circuitry powered off of a bus bar. One aspect of the present technology provides a method that includes receiving a bus bar connector. The bus bar connector includes a housing having first and second electrical contacts. The first and second electrical contacts are configured to connect with a bus bar. The bus bar connector also includes a short pin detector attached to the housing. The short pin detector is configured to transmit one or more signals. The method includes engaging the first and second electrical contacts with the bus bar. In response to engaging of the first and second electrical contacts, a first signal can be transmitted indicating that the housing is connected to the bus bar and a hot-swap payload associated with the bus bar connector is activated.

Abstract: A connector which is capable of accommodating displacement between objects to be connected, and prevents an operation force required in connecting the connector and the objects and the amount of deformation of the contacts from becoming too large. A plurality of contacts are each provided with contact portions which sandwich a plate-shaped contact portion of a contact (first object to be connected) in a manner capable of relatively pivoting in a direction of thickness thereof, and contact portions which sandwich a plate-shaped contact portion of a contact (second object to be connected) in a manner capable of relatively pivoting in a direction of thickness thereof. The contacts are accommodated in a contact-accommodating hole of a housing in a manner capable of pivoting in the direction of the thickness of each of the contact portions of the first and second objects to be connected.

Abstract: A bus structure includes a positioning rail, a bus body and bus bars. The bus body has a projecting portion and a depressed portion. The projecting portion has a ramp. A terminal block includes a housing and a connector, one of which includes a projecting portion and a depressed portion. The depressed portion has a ramp. Also disclosed is a terminal block assembly formed by combining the bus structure and the terminal block. The projecting portion of one of the housing and the connector engages with the depressed portion of the bus body and the projecting portion of the bus body is inlaid into the depressed portion of one of the housing and the connector, so that the ramps of the bus body and of the terminal block retain each other, thereby effectively preventing reverse combination between the bus structure and the terminal block, and preventing breakage of components thereof.

Abstract: A chassis includes floating bus bars providing power and a sliding tray included in the chassis includes a power terminal and connecting fingers contacting the floating bus bars. As the sliding tray moves in a direction of motion, the connecting fingers remain in contact with the floating bus bars, providing power to components included on the sliding tray while it is repositioned. The floating bus bars are mounted inside the chassis in a direction parallel to the sliding direction of the sliding tray, and may be positioned within the chassis in a location that does not significantly impede airflow within the chassis.

Abstract: A floating bus bar connector connects a computing asset to bus bars using a connecting clip and a conducting terminal that is coupled to the connecting clip and to an electronic component inside the computing asset. To simplify connection to the bus bars, the floating bus bar connector is mounted to a chassis of the computing asset so that the entire connector is movable, relative to the chassis, in a direction perpendicular to the bus bar. Thus, if the floating bus bar connector and bus bars become misaligned when the computing asset is being connected to the bus bars, the floating bus bar connector may move to realign with the bus bars.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is provided with an electrical busbar for conducting power. The busbar has a width, a length, and a thickness. The busbar has a first portion with a first length, and a second portion with a second length. The second portion is oriented at a non-zero angle relative to the first portion. A connector is mounted to the busbar. One of the width and the thickness is reduced for receipt of a sensor about the busbar. A power converter assembly is provided with a direct current bus capacitor and a power module oriented in a housing. A plurality of the electrical connector assemblies are each connected to at least one of the direct current bus capacitor and the power module.

Abstract: A chassis includes floating bus bars providing power and a sliding tray included in the chassis includes a power terminal and connecting fingers contacting the floating bus bars. As the sliding tray moves in a direction of motion, the connecting fingers remain in contact with the floating bus bars, providing power to components included on the sliding tray while it is repositioned. The floating bus bars are mounted inside the chassis in a direction parallel to the sliding direction of the sliding tray, and may be positioned within the chassis in a location that does not significantly impede airflow within the chassis.

Abstract: A tulip contact comprises a plurality of outer contact fingers and inner contact fingers. The outer contact fingers forming a shape of the outer surface of fixed contact in order to make the contact surface of each of these fingers contact with the outer surface of fixed contact. The inner contact fingers forming a shape of the inner surface of fixed contact in order to make the contact surface of each of these fingers contact with the inner surface of fixed contact. Each said contact finger comprises a first contact bulge for contacting with the surfaces of the fixed contact, and a second contact bulge for contacting with the bushing. And each said contact bulge comprises a contact slot on its surface. The first contact bulges of the outer contact fingers are not at the same cross section with the first contact bulges of the inner contact fingers.

Abstract: A power system including an uninterruptible power system (UPS) and a maintenance bypass panel (MBP) The UPS has an input to receive input power and an output to provide output power. The MBP has an input to receive the output power provided by the UPS and an output to provide the input power to the input of the UPS. A busbar is configured to couple one of the input of the UPS to the output of the MBP and the output of the UPS to the input of the MBP. The busbar has a first region to couple to one of the input and the output of the UPS, a second region to couple to one of the input and the output of the MBP, and a measurement region. A cover shields the busbar from inadvertent contact and includes a small diameter aperture to permit access to the measurement region of the busbar.

Abstract: A switching electrical power contactor having a bi-blade type switch, has ferrous plates attached to the blades to increase the current carrying capacity and reduce the resistance of the switch. Flexible tangs formed at the distal end of the blades cooperate with a movable member to hold the contacts closed when the contactor is in the closed state.

Abstract: A switching electrical power contactor having a bi-blade type switch, has ferrous plates attached to the blades to increase the current carrying capacity and reduce the resistance of the switch.

Abstract: A joint connector has a housing (1) with cavities (3) into which female terminal fittings (2) are insertable, and a busbar (5) to be mounted in the housing (1). The busbar (5) has tabs (6) to be connected to the respective female terminal fittings (2) and adapted to short the female terminal fittings (2) to each other. The busbar (5) includes a base (15) used to mount the busbar (5) into the housing (1) and the tabs (6) are cantilevered from the base (15). The base (15) includes resilient legs (17) for allowing displacements of the tabs (6) in a direction crossing a longitudinal direction of the tabs (6). The tabs (6) can be displaced by displacements of the resilient legs (17) to absorb a misalignment between the tab pieces (6) and the female terminal fittings (2).

Abstract: A contact having a contact section, a pair of tabs, and a pair of springs. The contact section includes a pair of arms extending frontward while facing each other and a support bearing the pair of arms. The pair of tabs are located on left and right sides of the contact with the contact section positioned between. The pair of springs having a sheared surface and bend from both left and right sides of the support respectively. Additionally, the pair of springs first bend outwardly to right and left away from the contact section, around respective central axes extending vertically and maintain the sheared surface facing up and down. Then, the pair of springs extend backward to link to the pair of tabs, respectively, the pair of springs supporting the contact section.

Abstract: In an electrical connection for high-voltage or medium-voltage switchgear, a bar (2) is inserted in a recess (6) provided with a projection (10). In the invention, the dimensions are established so that the axes (AA, BB) of the bar (2) and of the projection (10) can be inclined relative to each other. Spring-forming conductor elements (12, 14) establish the electrical connection even in the event of tilt. A high-performance electrical contact can thus be obtained compactly, which makes it possible to perform assembly/disassembly operations on electrical equipment without any additional element of the telescopic ferrule or separable bar type.

Abstract: In an electrical contactor a first terminal (5) is connected to a pair of contacts (3, 4) on opposite faces of a fixed conductive member (2). A second terminal (6) is connected to a pair of movable arms (7, 8) of electrically conductive material carrying moveable contacts (9, 10) at an end remote from the connection to the second terminal (6). The movable arms (7, 8) are arranged in aligned opposition to each other and such that their remote ends are on either side of the fixed member (2) with the movable contacts (9, 10) aligned with the fixed contacts (3, 4). The arrangement of the fixed member (2) and movable arms (7, 8) is such that when the contacts are closed current flowing through the moveable arms produces a force that urges the movable arms towards each other thereby increasing the force between the fixed and movable contacts.

Abstract: A contact is attached to a connector housing thereby contacting a mating connector. The contact includes a contact section, a pair of tabs, and a pair of springs. The contact section is includes a pair of arms that extend frontward while facing each other and a support bearing the pair of arms. The pair of tabs are positioned on left and right sides of contact with the contact section positioned between. The pair of springs bend from both left and right sides of the support respectively, and frontward further than the tabs. The pair of springs also extend backward and then connect to the tabs. The pair of springs support the contact section and allow the contact section to move in the left-right direction by elastic deformation.

Abstract: An electrically conductive fork includes first and second arm members each having an electrical contact and a pivot portion, the pivot portion configured to receive a portion of a rod, where the first and second arm members are configured to pivot around the rod, and a connector mechanically connecting the first and second arm members in fixed relation to each other prior to insertion of a busbar between the electrical contacts, where the connector is configured to yield to a force imparted on the connector and allow the first and second arm members to pivot around the rod in response to insertion of the busbar between the electrical contacts, and the insertion of the bus bar causes the electrical contacts to separate and pivot the first and second arm members around the rod and impart the force on the connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed, the assembly having an electrical connector and a plurality of contacts coupled to a plurality of fixed bodies by plurality of fasteners adapted to facilitate relative movement of the electrical connector and the contacts relative to the fixed bodies while maintain an electrical communication.

Abstract: An electrical connector assembly is disclosed, the assembly having an electrical connector and a plurality of contacts coupled to a plurality of fixed bodies by plurality of fasteners adapted to facilitate relative movement of the electrical connector and the contacts relative to the fixed bodies while maintain an electrical communication.

Abstract: An electrically conductive fork includes first and second arm members each having an electrical contact and a pivot portion, the pivot portion configured to receive a portion of a rod, where the first and second arm members are configured to pivot around the rod, and a connector mechanically connecting the first and second arm members in fixed relation to each other prior to insertion of a busbar between the electrical contacts, where the connector is configured to yield to a force imparted on the connector and allow the first and second arm members to pivot around the rod in response to insertion of the busbar between the electrical contacts, and the insertion of the bus bar causes the electrical contacts to separate and pivot the first and second arm members around the rod and impart the force on the connector.

Abstract: In an electrical contactor a first terminal (5) is connected to a pair of contacts (3, 4) on opposite faces of a fixed conductive member (2). A second terminal (6) is connected to a pair of movable arms (7, 8) of electrically conductive material carrying movable contacts (9, 10) at an end remote from the connection to the second terminal (6). The movable arms (7, 8) are arranged in aligned opposition to each other and such that their remote ends are on either side of the fixed member (2) with the movable contacts (9, 10) aligned with the fixed contacts (3, 4). The arrangement of the fixed member (2) and movable arms (7, 8) is such that when the contacts are closed current flowing through the movable arms produces a force that urges the movable arms towards each other thereby increasing the force between the fixed and movable contacts.

Abstract: An electrically conductive fork includes first and second arm members each having an electrical contact and a pivot portion, the pivot portion configured to receive a portion of a rod, where the first and second arm members are configured to pivot around the rod, and a connector mechanically connecting the first and second arm members in fixed relation to each other prior to insertion of a busbar between the electrical contacts, where the connector is configured to yield to a force imparted on the connector and allow the first and second arm members to pivot around the rod in response to insertion of the busbar between the electrical contacts, and the insertion of the bus bar causes the electrical contacts to separate and pivot the first and second arm members around the rod and impart the force on the connector.

Abstract: An electrical distribution apparatus includes a fixed terminal, at least two fingers attached at respective pivot points in the apparatus, and a mechanical spring in operative communication with the at least two fingers, configured to provide tension upon separation of the at least two fingers. According to the apparatus, the at least two fingers are of a different length, length is a measure of the distance from a pivot point of a finger to an end of the finger, and the respective pivot points are each formed between the fixed terminal and each of the two fingers.

Abstract: An electrically conductive fork includes first and second arm members each having an electrical contact and a pivot portion, the pivot portion configured to receive a portion of a rod, where the first and second arm members are configured to pivot around the rod, and a connector mechanically connecting the first and second arm members in fixed relation to each other prior to insertion of a busbar between the electrical contacts, where the connector is configured to yield to a force imparted on the connector and allow the first and second arm members to pivot around the rod in response to insertion of the busbar between the electrical contacts, and the insertion of the bus bar causes the electrical contacts to separate and pivot the first and second arm members around the rod and impart the force on the connector.

Abstract: In an electrical contactor a first terminal (5) is connected to a pair of contacts (3, 4) on opposite faces of a fixed conductive member (2). A second terminal (6) is connected to a pair of movable arms (7, 8) of electrically conductive material carrying movable contacts (9, 10) at an end remote from the connection to the second terminal (6). The movable arms (7, 8) are arranged in aligned opposition to each other and such that their remote ends are on either side of the fixed member (2) with the movable contacts (9, 10) aligned with the fixed contacts (3, 4). The arrangement of the fixed member (2) and movable arms (7, 8) is such that when the contacts are closed current flowing through the movable arms produces a force that urges the movable arms towards each other thereby increasing the force between the fixed and movable contacts.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an apparatus and method for connecting a unitary cable terminal plate assembly to a busbar from multiple directions in tight closed spaces so that space and assembly problems are improved. A lug connection is accomplished by combining a polyhedron nut having differently oriented nut holes for cooperation with bi-directional holes in the terminal plate assembly together with a stair-step frame to orient the nut in the terminal plate assembly. This bi-directional connection made with a nut, terminal plate, and frame ensures that no change has to be made to a vehicle component needing an electrical lug connection. Further this invention allows for a preferred tool drive direction, for example only vertically, even though the unitary assembly is being repositioned for better packaging orientation.

Abstract: A busbar connection system includes at least two pluggable connectors spaced apart from each other a predetermined distance. Each of the pluggable connectors has an opening for receiving a conductor. At least one contact member for contacting the conductor is provided inside each of the openings. The contact member is rotatable about an axis in a direction transverse to a mating direction of the conductors. At least one urging member engages the contact member and biases the contact member in the direction transverse to the mating direction of the conductors.

Abstract: A reduced form factor component support is provided for motor control centers and similar packaged electrical systems. The reduced form factor component support may be used with smaller components, such as small motor starters, motor drives, and so forth. Electrical connections with standard bus bars in the enclosure are made through special connectors mounted on subplates in the rear of the enclosure, or by an invertible stab housing that can allow the reduced form factor component support to share conventional slots in a bus cover, thereby providing access to the supply power in the enclosure.

Abstract: A method of producing a busbar structure includes a busbar arranging step for arranging a plurality of the busbars at predetermined positions in a cavity which is formed between a fixed mold and a movable mold which can be clamped and opened with respect to the fixed mold, and clamping the two molds, a resin filling step for filling molten resin into the cavity in which the busbars have been arranged, and a busbar fixing step for hardening the molten resin which has been filled thereby to fix the busbars at predetermined positions with the hardened resin, and opening the two molds. Interposed pins to be interposed between the busbars which are arranged in close proximity to each other are detachably disposed in an engaged part of the movable mold, and removed from a molded product when the two molds are opened.

Abstract: A modular wall panel assembly for use in a modular furniture environment including a modular wall panel and an electrical receptacle connected to the modular wall panel. The electrical receptacle includes a connector having a plurality of connector terminals, a plurality of receptacle terminals, and at least one jumper which connects one of the plurality of receptacle terminals to one of the plurality of connector terminals.

Abstract: A plate body is disposed on a plurality of arrayed batteries. A first terminal is provided with a first portion which is connected to one of the batteries, and a second portion which is connected to an electronic element. A cover member is attached onto the plate body in a first direction, to provisionally fix the first terminal on the plate body. The first terminal is provided with a tolerance compensator, which connects the first portion and the second portion while compensating a positional difference between the first portion and the second portion in the first direction.

Abstract: An apparatus for forming and disconnecting an electrical path includes a split tine socket that is formed of a high yield strength conducting material or metal and which includes a plurality of tines. Each tine functions as a two stage spring to supply a normal force that urges the tine toward the center of the socket. Each tine is machined to include an undercut portion proximate a tip. The undercut portion of each tine produces a patch of material having a greater thickness than the undercut portion. The patch provides an area of electrical contact intermediate a pin and the tine and is adapted to receive and accommodate a pin that does not align axially with the socket. Each patch ensures that physical, and therefore electrical, contact with the pin will occur at the tip of each tine. A plurality of sockets are typically included in a connector.

Abstract: A retrofittable earthling device includes a first contact arranged on the switching device and a second contact arranged on the module frame by way of a contact carrier. They are adjacently spring-mounted, during the movement of the switching device from its point of separation into its operating position. In order to relieve the contact carrier, in one such device, of electrodynamic effects and thus to make the same easy to assemble, the contact carrier includes a first partial region for connecting an earthing device, and a second partial region which can be connected to the second contact, in addition to a contact strip connecting the two partial regions. The first partial region can be connected to the module frame in a fixed manner and the second partial region is held on the rear wall of the module frame, with transversal play in relation to the direction of movement of the switching device.

Abstract: In a structure of wiring connection, plate-like first to fourth wirings are typically used. A connecting portion of the first wiring is connected to that of the third wiring, and a connecting portion of the second wiring is connected to that of the fourth wiring. Each main portion of the first wiring and the second wiring runs together in parallel to face each main face thereof to the other, and that of the third wiring and the fourth wiring runs together in the same manner. Each elbow portion of the first wiring to the fourth wiring is defined as a portion between the main portion and the connecting portion thereof. Between any one of the first wiring to the fourth wiring and one of the other wirings, a specific distance defined as a distance between gravity centers in sections of two corresponding wirings of the first wiring to the fourth wiring cut along a plane vertical to each main face of the two corresponding wirings is less than the predetermined plate width of each of the two corresponding wirings.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector for conductor bars, which are in-line or extend at a right angle with regard to one another and which rotate 90° around their longitudinal axes. The inventive connector is preferably provided for connecting switchgears with contact-side conductor bars in switchgear stations. Said connector is comprised of a first contact piece (17) and of a second contact piece (18) of which the first contact piece (17) is fastened in an eccentric manner, with regard to the longitudinal axis (L1) thereof, to the second contact piece (18) at a position on the second contact piece (18) that is also positioned in an eccentric manner with regard to the longitudinal axis (L2).

Abstract: An insert molding having a conductor member with an end portion utilized as a contact point. A fixation member holds a portion of the conductor member. A resin portion covers the conductor member in areas other than the contact point with the fixation member formed integrally with the resin portion.

Abstract: A fuse device is provided with a plurality of separate fuse main bodies in which fuse terminals and fuse terminals are formed at the opposite ends of fusing elements, and a plurality of connection terminals which are members separate from the fuse main bodies. A fuse circuit in which the fusing elements are provided between the connection terminals is formed by directly connecting the fuse terminals of the respective fuse main bodies with the connection terminals. The fusing characteristics of the fusing elements and the strength of the connection terminals can be adjusted without influencing each other.

Abstract: In a structure of wiring connection, plate-like first to fourth wirings are typically used. A connecting portion of the first wiring is connected to that of the third wiring, and a connecting portion of the second wiring is connected to that of the fourth wiring. Each main portion of the first wiring and the second wiring runs together in parallel to face each main face thereof to the other, and that of the third wiring and the fourth wiring runs together in the same manner. Each elbow portion of the first wiring to the fourth wiring is defined as a portion between the main portion and the connecting portion thereof. Between any one of the first wiring to the fourth wiring and one of the other wirings, a specific distance defined as a distance between gravity centers in sections of two corresponding wirings of the first wiring to the fourth wiring cut along a plane vertical to each main face of the two corresponding wirings is less than the predetermined plate width of each of the two corresponding wirings.

Abstract: A draw out unit mounts switching devices within a switchgear unit and electrically connects the switching devices to electrical bus bars. A cutout portion in draw out unit receives an insulative housing for a lug adapter assembly. Lug adapter assembly includes a plurality of clip assemblies positioned within receptacles formed on insulative housing. Each clip assembly slidably accepts one bus bar, thereby providing an electrical connection to bus bars. Lug adapter assembly also includes lugs, which are electrically connected to clip assemblies via a conductive bar. Lugs accept wires, which extend from lugs in switching device. Lugs are arranged to minimize bending of wires.

Abstract: A draw out unit (10) mounts switching devices (12,14) within a switchgear unit and electrically connects the switching devices (12,14) to electrical bus bars (16). A cutout portion (30) in draw out unit (10) receives an insulative housing (32) for a lug adapter assembly (34). Lug adapter assembly (34) includes a plurality of clip assemblies (36) positioned within receptacles (38) formed on insulative housing (32). Each clip assembly (36) slidably accepts one bus bar (16), thereby providing an electrical connection to bus bars (16). Lug adapter assembly (34) also includes lugs (40), which are electrically connected to clip assemblies (36) via a conductive bar (42). Lugs (40) accept wires (44), which extend from lugs (46) in switching device (12). Lugs (40) are arranged to minimize bending of wires (44). Clip assemblies (36) each include a plurality of staggered clips (104, 106).

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical fixing terminal for an electrical switchgear apparatus being disconnected by an axial withdrawal motion. In particular, an extractable circuit breaker, comprising a protruding part extending parallel to an axis of withdrawal and, defined by its external surface on the side where its free end is located a contact surface designed to cooperate with fixing jaws of a plug-in contact whose plug-in jaws are designed to cooperate by plug-in with an electrical plug-in terminal. The contact surface follows the outline of a cylinder sector of axis perpendicular to the axis of the protruding part, of opening angle greater than 180.degree. and is designed to form a pivot for rotation of the plug-in contact around the axis of the cylinder. An application is plug-in multipole circuit breakers.

Abstract: A terminal connection device comprising: a first terminal; a terminal contact member composed of a plurality of contact pieces, each contact piece having a first contact surface and a second contact surface, the plurality of contact pieces being arranged on an outer circumference of the first terminal so that the first contact surface and the first terminal can be contacted with each other; a guide plate located between the first contact surface and the second contact surface, recesses being formed on the guide plate at regular intervals in the outer circumferential direction; and a pushing means for pushing the terminal contact member from the outside of the terminal contact member, in that contact pieces are arranged in the recesses formed on the guide plate, the first terminal and the second terminal are electrically connected with each other when the second terminal is inserted into the terminal contact member so that the second contact surface and the second terminal can be contacted with each other, and