Abstract: An oil collection device for use with an engine having an oil filter mounting structure and an oil filter mounted thereto is provided. The oil collection device comprises a tray including a concavity that is open from above. The oil collection device further comprises a first connector formed on the tray, in which the first connector includes an attachment structure configured to removably attach to a portion of the engine below the oil filter. The oil collection device further comprises a second connector formed on the tray, in which the second connector has a drain hole formed therein, the drain hole extending through the tray and opening to the concavity, the second connector being configured to attach to a drain hose.

Abstract: A securing sleeve for securing a shield of an electric conductor to a shielding contact includes a securing section having a bottom disposed between a pair of wings. The bottom supporting the electric conductor. The wings are spaced apart at a free end of each of the wings distal from the bottom by a slot extending in an axial direction in an open state of the securing sleeve. The wings have a plurality of complementary positive locking element at the free ends that secure the securing sleeve in a circumferential direction in a closed state.

Abstract: A mechanical grounding clamp includes a body, having an upper plate defining a threaded hole therethrough and having an outer surface, a lower plate spaced apart from the upper plate and having an inner surface, and a connecting plate connecting the upper plate to the lower plate; a set screw mateable with the threaded hole in the upper plate and having a proximate end and a distal end, the distal end extendable through the threaded hole of the upper plate and toward the inner surface of the lower plate. Optionally there is a cap defining a set screw hole therethrough and having an inner surface, the cap affixable to the outer surface of the upper plate with the set screw passing through the set screw hole, and a nut securing the cap to the upper plate.

Abstract: An earth terminal mounting structure includes a boss protruding from a conductive case; and an earth terminal fixed to a distal end surface of the boss. The earth terminal is provided with a terminal-side stopper that extends along a side surface of the boss. A boss-side stopper having a protrusion shape is provided on the side surface of the boss. The boss-side stopper faces the terminal-side stopper in a circumferential direction of the boss. The terminal-side stopper and the boss-side stopper restrict rotation of the earth terminal in a clockwise direction and in a counter-clockwise direction.

Abstract: An earth terminal mounting structure includes a boss protruding from a conductive case; and an earth terminal fixed to a distal end surface of the boss. The earth terminal is provided with a terminal-side stopper that extends along a side surface of the boss. A boss-side stopper having a protrusion shape is provided on the side surface of the boss. The boss-side stopper faces the terminal-side stopper in a circumferential direction of the boss. The terminal-side stopper and the boss-side stopper restrict rotation of the earth terminal in a clockwise direction and in a counter-clockwise direction.

Abstract: An adjustable clamping device for mechanical and electrical connection to sides of a conductor includes a first clamping member having a first base and a first arm, a second clamping member having a second base and a second arm, and a coupling member configured to adjustably couple the first clamping member with the second clamping member such that the first arm is spaced from the second arm by a desired distance. The coupling member is also configured to prevent decoupling of the first clamping member from the second clamping member.

Abstract: A grounding element is provided. The grounding element includes a first portion including a first metal; a second portion including a second metal other than the first metal; and a fastening portion configured to receive a fastener to attach the grounding element to a body. The grounding element may be welded to a body of a vehicle and used to ground a vehicle electrical system.

Abstract: A single-side-clamped slide has a slide body and a fixing assembly. The fixing assembly has a connecting rod mounted on the slide body, and at least one clamping unit. Each clamping unit has a hook and an abutter mounted through and screwed with the hook. When in use, the clamping unit is mounted around a rear side of a tread of an open riser stairway, and abuts downward against a top surface of the tread. Then, the abutter is rotated until tightly abutting upward against a bottom of the tread, such that the clamping unit and the abutter securely clamp the tread. Therefore, the fixing assembly can be stably connected to the tread even though only clamping the rear side of the tread. In addition, the slide can be adapted to treads with different front-rear lengths since the fixing assembly only clamps one single side of the tread.

Abstract: An electrical connection includes an elongate stud defining a central longitudinal axis, and having a patterned segment, a shoulder, and a flange. The shoulder is generally circular in cross-section having one or more outwardly directed curved surfaces. The shoulder may have an outer continuous curved surface, an outer continuous undulating curved surface, an outer continuous undulating curved surface including alternating sectors of concave and convex regions relative to the longitudinal axis of the elongate stud. Convex regions of the shoulder define corresponding flutes whose cross sections each form a fraction of a first circle, and concave regions define corresponding lobes whose cross sections each form a fraction of a second circle. A diameter or radius of the first and second circles are the same. In an aspect, the diameters or radii of the first and second circles are different. The shoulder may be multilobular, pentalobular, hexalobular or octalobular.

Abstract: An apparatus comprises a flexible circuit substrate that includes a body portion and at least one connector portion formed monolithically with the body portion. The connector portion is shaped by at least one of one or more bends of the flexible circuit substrate or one or more folds of the flexible circuit substrate, and the connector portion is configured to be received in a receptacle of a connector device. The apparatus also includes at least one electrode formed on the connector portion and configured to make electrical contact with an electrical conductor of the receptacle of the connector device, at least one electronic component on the flexible circuit substrate, and interconnect to provide electrical continuity from the electrode to the electronic component.

Abstract: A connector arrangement includes a flat conductor component having a flat engagement portion, a conductive bus bar component having a flat engagement portion, and a conductive contact screw connecting the conductor and bus bar flat engagement portions in contiguous surface-to-surface electrical engagement. The contact screw has a pointed tip and is axially displaceable from a retracted position normal to and spaced from the flat conductor and bus bar engagement portions toward a connected position in which a pointed end of the screw penetrates or extends through openings in the bus bar and flat conductor engagement portions, and into a bore contained in a housing support surface. The housing support surface supports the flat engagement portions in either a horizontal orientation or a slightly inclined orientation relative to the horizontal upper surface of electrical panel component to which the flat conductor is connected and upon which the housing is mounted.

Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable, and a tool and method for connecting coaxial cable. The connector may have a projection configured to extend into a channel defined by an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and to engage an inner surface of the inner conductor; and a lip configured to engage an outer surface of the inner conductor when the projection extends into the channel. The lip and the projection configured to limit the movement of the inner conductor relative to the outer conductor. The tool and method may be used to displace insulation adjacent the lead end of the inner conductor or outer conductor to facilitate connection of the connector.

Abstract: An adjustable clamping device provides means for attaching a grounding wire to a metal boxes and in particular metal boxes coated with a thin layer of paint or other nonconductive material. An adjustable C-shaped clamp is provided with a grounding block between the wall of the meter box and the C-shaped clamp. The grounding block is formed with a plurality of abrading tips that extend from the block into engagement with the wall. A screw threaded through the clamp engages and exerts pressure on the grounding block towards the metal meter wall with abrading tips extending from the block into pressured contact with the wall. Means are provided for moving the grounding block and abrading tips parallel to the wall while the tips are maintained in pressure engagement with the wall whereby the tips abrade the wall as they move parallel thereto.

Abstract: A connector for coaxial cable, and a tool and method for connecting coaxial cable. The connector may have a projection configured to extend into a channel defined by an inner conductor of the coaxial cable and to engage an inner surface of the inner conductor; and a lip configured to engage an outer surface of the inner conductor when the projection extends into the channel. The lip and the projection configured to limit the movement of the inner conductor relative to the outer conductor. The tool and method may be used to displace insulation adjacent the lead end of the inner conductor or outer conductor to facilitate connection of the connector.

Abstract: Insulation-piercing fasteners are provided having a generally cylindrical shank, externally threaded along at least part of its length. The end portion of the shank is configure to engage an insulated electrical conductor and is formed with a hollowed end portion. The hollowed end portion has a generally cylindrical recess having a diameter less than the diameter of the shank. The wall of the hollowed end portion has at least one interruption. The width of the interruption is less than the maximum internal width of the hollowed end portion.

Abstract: A connector for use in a business telephone system such as a PBX, Key, or other type of system with audio on hold capabilities. The connector eliminates the need for time consuming stripping, splicing, and manual connecting operations typically done by the installation technicians. The connector, thereby, decreases the time necessary to install a business phone system with audio on hold capabilities, and eliminates the hazard of accidental shorting which can cause unwanted down time for the system. The connector directly connects the output from an audio source to the designated location on a telecommunications connecting block and therefore to the KSU of the telephone system, thus allowing a caller on hold to listen to, e.g., music, an advertisement, or the radio.

Abstract: A connector for a coaxial cable with thin-walled outer cable conductor, includes a connector head forming an outer connector conductor for electric connection to an outer cable conductor of a coaxial cable, and an inner connector conductor. Embraced by the connector head is a support insulator for retaining the inner connector conductor centrally in and spaced from the connector head, as well as a contact sleeve for establishing a contact between the outer cable conductor and the connector head. The contact sleeve has a thin-walled, cable-proximal portion formed with a thread and intended for rotation into the coaxial cable to establish the contact between the outer cable conductor and the connector head, wherein the contact sleeve has a cable-proximal end edge formed with at least one protrusion projecting in an axial direction in the direction of the cable to establish an expanding mandrel.

Abstract: An electrical connector apparatus and method utilizing an elongate electrically conducting ferrule (20) having a contact (24) on one end and a hollow conical threaded portion (22) for receiving a wire on the other end, and a color coded insulating boot (10) threaded over the ferrule to cover all but the contact. The electrical wire is wrapped around threaded portion (22) which is then tightened into boot (10), thereby securing the wire to the ferrule (20). Ferrule (20) can then be electrically connected by use of contact (24) to a device for receiving power.

Abstract: Conductive devices and tools to provide electrical conduction with a generally planar conductor which is covered with an insulation substance such as paint, rust or dust, by scraping a portion of the conductor and removing the insulation substance. A conductive device includes a conductive metal serration means and a tool utilizes such a serration device. Such a serration device can be a bolt device, nut device or washer device, or washer-incorporated threaded device. A connector device is also disclosed to provide electrical conduction between a conductor and a conductor plate covered with an insulation substance.

Abstract: A connector terminal which twist mounts to one or more electrical conductors. A terminal fitting includes a number of prongs and a terminal end. The terminal end is selected to accommodate a particular one of a variety of terminations. The prongs are staked within an insulated housing and are conically flared outward to fit mating recesses at the housing. A spiral wound spring having a compound tapered longitudinal surface is screw fitted to the staked prongs and housing. Edges of the spring windings bite into the prongs and housing to permanently secure the termination end and spring to the housing. Connectors having alternative terminal ends are disclosed for making a wide variety of electrical connections.

Abstract: The present invention relates in general to electrical wire connectors and more specifically to multi-pin screw-on or twist-on electrical contacts. An electrical set of male and female contacts is provided which can each connect one or more wires without tools. The contacts of the present invention can be installed into their respective plug and receptacle housing bodies for the purpose of creating an electrical connector which can be mated and unmated many times to hook up or remove from service any electrical device or circuit.

Abstract: A fixing element has a screwthread for fixing to a main member. The fixing element includes a cable lug and a contact plate defined on the cable lug. The contact plate is completely rotatable around a longitudinal axis of the fixing element but is not removable from the fixing element.

Abstract: A snap-on ground retainer for a fastener of the type having a shank, the shank having a head at one end and a threaded portion along its length. The ground retainer comprises a relatively thin sheet metal and includes a washer-like member having an external annular body portion and an inner tooth portion, the inner tooth portion comprises a plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth extending radially inwardly from an inner margin of the washer-like member. The plurality of circumferentially spaced teeth comprise a plurality of resilient retaining teeth and a plurality of rigid grounding teeth, an inner diameter defined by the rigid grounding teeth is slightly larger than a maximum diameter of the threaded portion on the fastener and an inner diameter defined by the resilient retaining teeth is slightly smaller than a maximum diameter of the threaded portion on the fastener with which the ground retainer is adapted to be telescopically associated.

Abstract: A feedthrough coaxial cable connector includes a tubular mandrel body dimensioned to be pressed between a foil-bonded dielectric core and other elements of an outer conductor of the prepared end of the cable. The body has cable engagement surface which defines a knife edge projection therearound for engaging an outer conductor of the cable by creating shear stresses therein without actually shearing the outer conductor. A tubular shank portion extends from the cable engagement surface portion to a radial wall portion, and a jack engagement portion is coaxial about the exposed central conductor. The jack engagement portion achieves a tight friction fit upon a jack and may be formed as an inside compression collet. A radial compression providing structure causes an inside surface region of the outer conductor to bear directly against and bend over the knife edge portion.

Abstract: A battery terminal connector has a hollow cylindrical gripping portion which is axially slit and which has raised radially inwardly extending pads which are knurled for biting into a top battery post when the gripping portion is tightened around the battery post.

Abstract: The invention comprises a washer for establishing electrical continuity between two conductive members each having a non-conductive coating and which are secured together by threaded fasteners such as screws. The washer has projections that pierce the non-conductive coatings of the two conductive components as the threaded fasteners are tightened thereby establishing electrical continuity through the washer.

Abstract: A terminal connector for a ground wire employs a threaded sleeve. The sleeve is configured and dimensioned with a bore having threaded portions of different sizes so that the terminus of the ground wires of different sizes can be alternatively threaded to the sleeve. An extension connected to the sleeve includes an opening that is dimensioned for mounting the connector to a terminal post.

Abstract: A feedthrough coaxial cable connector includes a tubular mandrel body dimensioned to be pressed between a foil-bonded dielectric core and other elements of an outer conductor of the prepared end of the cable. The body has cable engagement surface which defines a knife edge projection therearound for engaging an outer conductor of the cable by creating shear stresses therein without actually shearing the outer conductor. A tubular shank portion extends from the cable engagement surface portion to a radial wall portion, and a jack engagement portion is coaxial about the exposed central conductor. The jack engagement portion achieves a tight friction fit upon a jack and may be formed as an inside compression collet. A radial copmression providing structure causes an inside surface region of the outer conductor to bear directly against and bend over the knife edge portion.

Abstract: A clamping device for mechanically and electrically connecting a wire to an object having at least one flat surface. A U-shaped clamping member carries a threaded stud for securing the clamped object at least partially within the U-shaped member. The stud carries a stud tip which can be constructed from a metal that is electrochemically similar to the clamped object to minimize galvanic corrosion effects between the stud tip and the clamped object. The clamping device also carries a wire attaching means for attaching a wire thereto.

Abstract: A novel cable for computerized monitoring system comprises at least one outer jacket of plastic abrasion resistant material, one inner layer of fiber reinforcing material and another jacket of plastic abrasion resistant material. The end which is intended to be connected to the tool has a clamp to hold the fiber reinforcing material in place and prevent the fiber reinforcing material from being damaged. The clamp is a hollow cylinder about 1 inch in length with a flange, is internally threaded and is provided with at least one, preferably four grooves. When the clamp is snapped over the end of the cable, the threads engage the plastic material of the outer jacket and the reinforcing material is held in the grooves.

Abstract: An electrical ground connection having two members, one of which may be connected to a system ground and the other of which may be for a connection to an electrical apparatus to be grounded. Each member includes a circular cavity which faces the cavity of the other member when the two are assembled together. An electrically conducting insert in the form of a multi-faceted rod is provided for insertion into the cavities, and wherein the rod has a slightly greater lateral dimension than that of the cavities, so that when the members are clamped together, the rod will be shaved, thereby exposing bare metal for better electrical contact and reduced resistance.

Abstract: A one-piece, solderless, non-crimp electrical wire connector for effecting connection between the stripped end of an insulated electrical conductor and a socket of a terminal of the type having a plug-receiving bore, including a conductive body member having a tapered bore extending inwardly from an end thereof, the bore being tapered to its small end and open at its large end to receive an electrical conductor, the conductor-receiving bore having internal threads for engaging and gripping the conductor, the threads acting as a non-abrasive metal-working surface, an elongated plug member extending generally axially from the opposite end of the body member, the plug member adapted to be inserted and seated upon a complementary socket of a terminal, wherein rotating the connector on the conductor causes the threaded surfaces of the bore to engage and be pressed into the conductor, locking the conductor within the bore and forming an electrical connection.

Abstract: A dynamoelectric machine (M) has a terminal board (T) on which electrical connections are made by attaching various electrical elements (1, 5) together so, that an electrical connection is made between them. A fastener 13 is used to physically make the attachment. A spacer (25) fits on and is compressed about the fastener to permanently attach the elements and insure that electrical integrity between them is maintained. The elements cannot be subsequently loosened by connection and disconnection of other elements to the board, or by an element rotating relative to the fastener.

Abstract: An electronic device comprises a first outer cover, a second outer cover and joining means. The first outer cover has a first insulator covering the surface of a first conductor having a through hole formed therein. The second outer cover, which is disposed in contact with the through hole, has a second conductor covered with a second insulator. The joining means has a conductivity and is adapted to be inserted in the through hole to be electrically coupled to the second conductor. When inserted in the through hole, the joining means penetrates the first insulator around the outer wall of the hole and comes in electric contact with the first insulator, thereby permitting the first and second outer covers to be electrically connected and form an electric wave shielding cover as a consequence.

Abstract: An adjustable clamping device provides a means for grounding a hollow metal box which can be of various dimensions. A C-shaped clamping device includes two separate, elongated members, and a threaded bolt and tab to secure the two members together. One of the members has a plurality of holes to receive the bolt and the tab, and the other member has a threaded hole formed therein to receive the bolt. The alignment of each of the plurality of holes with the threaded hole and tab of the other member establishes a plurality of different, discrete lengths for the base. The base has an end arm which carries a threaded grounding bolt movable into contact with the box. The grounding bolt has an abrading end surface which penetrates the outer surface of the box to form an intimate electrical contact with the base metal for grounding purposes.

Abstract: A system and clamp provides a common system for grounding a telephone system and an electrical power system. The clamp is secured to an electrical meter box and the clamp is connected through a grounding connection to the telephone system. The clamping device incudes a C-shaped base mounting a threaded bolt having a serrated end surface for abrading the surface of the meter box and additionally includes at least one projecting point which prevents the clamp from moving on the box as the clamping device is secured to the box.

Abstract: The invention provides for an electrical connection device wherein the portion of the device making the electrical contact is part of but spaced apart from the point of mechanical retention of the wire to which an electrical contact is made. More particularly, the invention provides a terminal block wherein the major portion of mechanical retention is at a point different from that point at which the electrical contact is made.

Abstract: A clamping device having a U-shape provides a mechanical and electrical connection between two flat ribbons or strips of electrically conductive material. The strips of material may, for example, be thin copper bars for grounding purposes in an underground telephone vault. One inner surface of the U-shaped clamp includes at least one projecting point which is positioned directly opposed to at least one threaded bolt movably disposed and extending from the opposed inner surface. The free end of the bolt is formed with a complementary recess and an abrading surface surrounding the recess. In a preferred embodiment, a pair of such threaded bolts are offset from each other and are mounted in opposite legs of the U-shaped clamp. The bolts may be formed with a slotted head for securing another conductor or bonding ribbon therein.

Abstract: A clamping device having a U-shaped portion between which material is positioned to be mechanically and electrically coupled to the clamp when engaged. One inner surface of the U-shaped clamp includes a conically-shaped tip of a hardened material which is positioned directly opposed to a threaded bolt or stud extending outwardly from the opposed inner surface of the U-shaped clamp for engagement with the conically-shaped tip. The terminal end of the oppositely positioned threaded bolt is formed with a complementary recess and, preferably, a knurled or serrated outer edge for abrading material which is engaged upon the tightening of the bolt. In one embodiment of the clamp, the threaded bolt includes a terminal portion adapted to accommodate and have secured therein a terminated ground wire, and the U-shaped clamp has an undercut portion for positioning against an upturned flange edge of a panel.

Abstract: A connector for providing an electrical connection between an electrical conductor and an electrical terminal. The connector is formed by a body member having a crimpable sleeve for securing the electrical conductor. A slot is formed in the body member for extending around the post of the terminal, and at least one surface of that portion of the body member surrounding the slot is provided with a relatively high frictional surface for engagement with the terminal.