Abstract: Provided is an electrical connection box capable of being installed in a vehicle, including a terminal block; a bus bar provided on the terminal block; and a housing that covers at least a portion of the terminal block and into which a plurality of electrical wires configured to be connected to the bus bar are inserted, wherein the terminal block is provided with a plurality of guide walls that guide the plurality of electrical wires toward the bus bar; the plurality of guide walls are disposed side by side extending from the housing side toward the bus bar side; and a distance from any one guide wall to an other guide wall on the bus bar side is greater than a distance from the any one guide wall to the other guide wall on the housing side.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a cap assembly for a secondary battery and a secondary battery. The cap assembly includes a cap plate, an electrode terminal, a fixing member, a sealing member and a connecting member, wherein: the cap plate has an electrode lead-out hole; the fixing member is fixed to the cap plate through the connecting member; the electrode terminal includes a terminal board, wherein an outer peripheral surface of the terminal board is surrounded at least in part by the fixing member to fix the electrode terminal to the fixing member, the terminal board is located at a side of the cap plate and covers the electrode lead-out hole, and the outer peripheral surface of the terminal board protrudes out of an inner wall of the electrode lead-out hole; and the sealing member is disposed between the terminal board and the cap plate to seal the electrode lead-out hole.

Abstract: This disclosure describes features and methods of formation of a data port for a portable electronic device. The portable electronic device includes a device housing having a wall defining a data port opening. An anchoring feature is formed along a portion of the wall defining the data port opening. A structural support member is positioned within the data port opening and reinforces the data port opening. A polymer material fills a gap between the structural support member and a portion of the wall defining the data port opening. The polymer material engages the anchoring feature to retain the structural support member within the data port opening.

Abstract: A cover assembly includes a cover, a wire assembly, and a bottom cover. The cover includes a first groove formed to extend in a first direction and a second groove formed to extend in the first direction, parallel to the first groove. The wire assembly includes a first wire and a second wire positioned in the first groove and the second groove, respectively, and a third wire connected to a thermistor and positioned along one side of the cover. The bottom cover extends in a shape of the wire assembly, and is coupled to the cover to secure the wire assembly.

Abstract: A waterproof card holder includes a card holder frame and a cover plate located at top of the card holder frame. The waterproof card holder includes a sleeve integrated with and extending from an inner side of the cover plate and a through-hole penetrating through the sleeve and the cover plate. A waterproof mechanism is accommodated in the sleeve. The waterproof mechanism includes a main body, a first end portion located inside the sleeve, a second end portion protruding from the sleeve, and a waterproof ring located on a periphery of the main body and close to the first end portion. The waterproof ring and the sleeve form a sliding sealing structure therebetween.

Abstract: Physical layer logic is provided that is to receive data on one or more data lanes of a physical link, receive a valid signal on another of the lanes of the physical link identifying that valid data is to follow assertion of the valid signal on the one or more data lanes, and receive a stream signal on another of the lanes of the physical link identifying a type of the data on the one or more data lanes.

Abstract: A bus bar unit comprises a plurality of bus bars which include first terminal parts provided in one end portions thereof and second terminal parts provided in the other end portions thereof and in which the first terminal parts are connected to terminal parts of a coil of respective phases of a rotary electric machine; and a cover member which collectively covers the plurality of bus bars, wherein the bus bars include bent parts, and the cover member includes a cover part which covers at least a periphery of the bent parts, and a cover fixing part for attaching the cover part to a support member, and the cover member is configured so as not to be in contact with the plurality of bus bars in a state where the cover fixing part is attached to the support member.

Abstract: A battery includes an electrode body, a case, a positive electrode external terminal, a negative electrode external terminal, an insulator, and a connection bolt, and at least one external terminal of the positive electrode external terminal and the negative electrode external terminal includes an attachment portion and a plate portion. The connection bolt includes a bar-shaped body portion and a flange portion disposed at one end of the bar-shaped body portion, and is fastened to the plate portion in a state in which at least a portion of a roof portion of the insulator is fitted between the flange portion and the plate portion.

Abstract: A vehicle has a wiring harness and a substantially electrically non-conductive body. The vehicle has at least one ground point. At least one bus bar is associated with the wiring harness. The at least one bus bar is associated with the at least one ground point. The ground point is electrically connected to the bus bar, and the bus bar is mechanically fixed in the vehicle.

Abstract: Connectors for linear lighting are disclosed. These connectors include one side with a slot adapted to accept a strip of linear lighting. The other side may have either another slot for a second strip of linear lighting, if two strips of linear lighting are to be electrically connected end-to-end, or a set of terminal blocks for connecting the strip of linear lighting to wires, such as a set of power leads. The slot has a set of contacts, spaced from one another, that make physical contact with solder pads or other such electrical connecting structures on the linear lighting. The terminal blocks have conductive cages to make contact with the wires. Both the set of contacts in the slot and pressor members in the cages are driven into engagement by sets of adjustable positioning members that bear on them.

Abstract: A wire harness wired to a vehicle has an electrical connection box at a terminal thereof. The electrical connection box includes an electronic component block to which a plurality of electronic components are assembled and a casing to be an assembly destination of the electronic component block. The casing has a structure in which an upper cover rotates and moves to cover an upper opening portion surrounded by an edge of a frame peripheral wall. The casing includes the frame peripheral wall having the upper opening portion, the upper cover covering the opening portion by rotational movement, and a packing to be assembled to the upper cover. The packing is assembled to a packing groove formed in the upper cover. The frame peripheral wall has a position adjusting portion for adjusting the position of the packing groove with respect to the edge of the frame peripheral wall.

Abstract: A wire harness wired to a vehicle has an electrical connection box at a terminal thereof. The electrical connection box includes an electronic component block to which a plurality of electronic components are assembled and a casing to be an assembly destination of the electronic component block. The casing has a structure in which an upper cover rotates and moves to cover an upper opening portion surrounded by an edge of a frame peripheral wall. The casing includes the frame peripheral wall having the upper opening portion, the upper cover covering the opening portion by rotational movement, and a packing to be assembled to the upper cover. The packing is assembled to a packing groove formed in the upper cover. The frame peripheral wall has a position adjusting portion for adjusting the position of the packing groove with respect to the edge of the frame peripheral wall.

Abstract: A hollow cover boot formed of an elastomeric material includes, in merging succession, a cable collar, a main section, a transition section, and an interconnection section, wherein the main section has a diameter greater than the cable collar and the interconnection section, and the transition section tapers between the main section and the cable collar.

Abstract: A latching foot assembly for latching electrical components on a support rail includes first and second latching feet or members each including first and second resilient clamping portions between which the support rail is latched or grasped. A latching finger is integral with the first clamping portion of each latching foot. The first clamping portions of the latching feet are connected in interlocking fashion. The latching finger of the first clamping portion of the first latching foot has a support surface for supporting the support rail in a latched state. The support surface extends farther in the direction of the second clamping portion than a support surface for supporting the support rail in the latched state of the latching finger of the first clamping portion of the at least one second latching foot.

Abstract: A hollow cover boot formed of an elastomeric material includes, in merging succession, a cable collar, a main section, a transition section, and an interconnection section, wherein the main section has a diameter greater than the cable collar and the interconnection section, and the transition section tapers between the main section and the cable collar.

Abstract: A cable terminal protection arrangement according to the disclosure comprises a cable terminal and a cable terminal protector to protect the cable terminal. The cable terminal comprises an end piece. The cable terminal protector comprises a housing and a suspension unit located within the housing. The suspension unit comprises a holding element for holding the end piece and an arm connecting the holding element to the housing. The holding element is displaceable relative to the housing from a first position to a second position, wherein, in the first position, a major portion of a second surface of the end piece is covered by the holding element, and in the second position, the end piece is outside the holding element. The disclosure also relates to a kit comprising the cable terminal protection arrangement and a fastening element, and to a method of attaching the cable terminal protection arrangement to an object.

Abstract: A hollow cover boot formed of an elastomeric material includes, in merging succession, a cable collar, a main section, a transition section, and an interconnection section, wherein the main section has a diameter greater than the cable collar and the interconnection section, and the transition section tapers between the main section and the cable collar.

Abstract: An electrical connection box includes: a casing that has an opening portion open upwardly, a recessed portion recessed downwardly from an upper edge portion of a side wall; and a slidable cover configured to close the recessed portion. A first thin portion is formed at a side edge portion of the recessed portion of the casing. A second thin portion is formed on the slidable cover. The first thin portion and the second thin portion overlap each other when the slidable cover is fitted into the recessed portion. The first thin portion is includes a chamfered portion where a boundary between an opening edge portion of the first thin portion and the side edge portion is chamfered. A contact portion is configured to be brought into contact with the chamfered portion.

Abstract: An interface test device for testing a circuit, the interface test device including a module configured to open and close a medium to high voltage monitoring circuit, the module having at least one pair of contacts biased towards each other that are electrically connected and in line with the medium to high voltage monitoring circuit; at least one pair of insulated jacks, wherein the at least one pair of insulated jacks is connected to the medium to high voltage monitoring circuit before or substantially simultaneously with the medium to high voltage monitoring circuit being opened; at least one disconnect plug that is insertable into the module through at least one parking opening into at least one parking position and insertable into the module through at least one disconnect opening into at least one disconnect position.

Abstract: An improved system for connecting a DC bus cable and a remote motor drive includes a capacitance module and an extension module that may each be mounted adjacent to the remote motor drive. The capacitance module includes a first DC bus connector and a second DC bus connector. The first DC bus connector includes a terminal block configured to receive a pair of conductors for the DC bus. The first DC bus connector further includes a pair of intermediate bus bars where each of the intermediate bus bars are connected at a first end to the terminal block and at a second end to a circuit board contained within the capacitance module. Traces on the circuit board are routed between the second ends of the intermediate bus bars and the second DC bus connector. The second DC bus connector is configured to be connected to DC bus bars.

Abstract: To lengthen the insulating distance from a conductive member to the outer surface of a housing while curtailing any increase in the size of a connector, a plurality of ribs are formed on a cover which protrude towards a housing and surround the outer periphery of a housing chamber in the housing. Grooves are formed in the housing for insertion of the ribs. The plurality of ribs provided in the cover include a first rib positioned in the longitudinal direction relative to the housing chamber, and a second rib positioned on the side of the housing chamber with an opening for insertion of another connector.

Abstract: A hollow cover boot formed of an elastomeric material includes, in merging succession, a cable collar, a main section, a transition section, and an interconnection section, wherein the main section has a diameter greater than the cable collar and the interconnection section, and the transition section tapers between the main section and the cable collar.

Abstract: A cable connection system for connecting a metal jacketed electrical cable with a primary housing, including a socket electrical connector contained within a primary housing bore, a pin electrical connector connected with the cable, a rigid electrical insulating sleeve extending between the pin electrical connector and the metal jacket, and a primary housing compression fitting for mechanically connecting the cable with the primary housing. The cable connection system may further include a secondary housing mechanically connected with the primary housing and a secondary housing compression fitting for mechanically connecting the cable with the secondary housing.

Abstract: An improved method of making sealant containing twist-on wire connectors from a batch of components, wherein some of the components may be preassembled through automated equipment and at least one or more of the steps performed in the making of a sealant containing twist-on wire connector is performed manually at a station where an operator can simultaneously perform one or more steps to enhance the formation of a twist-on wire connector containing a sealant while at the same time eliminating upfront investments costs for a work station as well as costs for maintenance of a work station.

Abstract: A plug connector includes a housing formed of a plastics material, where the housing includes a lower housing part. A cover for closing the lower housing part is pivotally arranged on the lower housing part. A receiving element is arranged on the lower housing part and a retainer is arranged on the receiving element. The retainer comprises a bearing on to which the cover is pivotally mounted and a spring element arranged on the retainer which is attached to the cover and the receiving element.

Abstract: A weatherproof cover assembly for an electrical wiring device such as an electrical receptacle includes a base having a front face and an opening in the front face for receiving the face of the electrical wiring device. A cover is hinged to the base to pivot between an open position and a closed position covering the electrical wiring device. The cover assembly includes a first cord retention member proximate a first side of the cover assembly 10 having an opening with a dimension for gripping an electrical cord and a second cord retention member proximate a second side of the cover assembly with an opening with a dimension for gripping the electrical cord. The cord retention member can be a hook formed on the base and spaced outwardly from the cover or a slot formed in the peripheral edge of the cover.

Abstract: The invention relates to a front housing of an electrical connector, particularly for sealed applications, said front housing being designed to be connected to a base and being configured to be at least partially received in a main housing of said electrical connector, said front housing comprising: at least one locking means configured to engage a corresponding locking zone of said main housing so as to lock said front housing to said main housing, and said front housing further comprising a plurality of contact sockets designed to each receive an electrical conductor to connect to said base. The invention further relates to a main electrical connector housing, to an electrical connector, to a base and to an electrical connector assembly.

Abstract: A plug-in connector includes a plug-in connector housing having first and second housing parts. The first housing part has electrical components and a blade-like part. The second housing part is connectable to the first housing part and has a recess through which an electrical line can pass to connect with the electrical components. The blade-like part covers a portion of the recess and constricts the recess to a relatively smaller feed-through region when the housing parts are connected together.

Abstract: A desk-top storage solution for portable computing devices is formed as a storage tray. The storage tray has pockets sized to cradle individual portable computing devices. Each pocket includes a wire management system to enable an electrical connector to be provided within the pocket and secured relative to the pocket to enable the portable computing device to be quickly electrically connected to the storage tray. A USB hub is provided within the storage tray which interconnects with the electrical connectors and enables the portable computing devices to be charged while stored in the storage tray and also synchronized with an external computer while contained within the storage tray. The storage tray has a lid that is connected to the base by position control friction hinges which regulate the motion of the lid relative to the base during ascent/descent while the lid is moved between open and closed positions.

Abstract: An electrical connection device comprises an outer cage and an electrical connector. The outer cage comprises a plastic casing and a metal plate. The plastic casing has a receiving space and a first opening and a second opening which are opposite. The metal plate comprises a main body and two fixed portions. The main body is embedded in the plastic casing. The two fixed portions are positioned outside the plastic casing, and a bottom surface of the metal plate is partially exposed outside an inner surface of the plastic casing. The electrical connector is positioned in the receiving space of the plastic casing. The metal shell defines a slot and is connected with the metal plate. The insulative housing is fixed to the metal shell. A plurality of terminals are fixed to the insulative housing, and partially extend out of the second opening of the plastic casing.

Abstract: A cover for a cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a unitary cover body extending along an axis. The cover defines a cavity and has a plurality of regions. The regions have different diameters for receiving a cable connector and establishing one or more seals.

Abstract: A protector comprises a terminal engagement section to be engaged with a terminal of a tubular body into which one or a plurality of electrically conductive paths are to be inserted, wherein an electrically conductive path pullout hole is formed in the terminal engagement section as an area by which the one or the plurality of electrically conductive paths are pulled out; and the terminal engagement section further includes an electrically conductive path fixing portion that extends from an opening edge of the electrically conductive path pullout hole in a direction in which the one or the plurality of electrically conductive paths are pulled out, and a tubular body fixing portion that extends along an exterior surface of the tubular body.

Abstract: A cover for a cable connector includes, in one embodiment, a unitary cover body extending along an axis. The cover defines a cavity and has a plurality of regions. The regions have different diameters for receiving a cable connector and establishing one or more seals.

Abstract: An electrical outlet for receiving an electrical plug is illustrated. The electrical outlet includes a housing defining a recess for receiving the electrical plug and a closed groove in a bottom of the recess, and a draining mechanism accommodated in the housing. The draining mechanism includes a barrel, a first sliding member, and a first driver. The barrel defines a first sliding groove and a slot communicating with both the first sliding groove and the closed groove. The first sliding groove includes a first, external open end and an opposite second open end. The first sliding member includes a first rod slidably retained in the first sliding groove through the second open end. The first driver is configured to drive the first sliding member to slide along the first sliding groove for pushing liquid out of the first sliding groove through the first open end.

Abstract: An electrical cord covering system includes a first housing portion and a second housing portion. The housing portions each include compression portions around their respective rims. The compression portions each have two recessed areas. When the housing portions are in a closed position a hollow region is formed to cover mated electrical cord plugs. A rim seal is formed with the compression portions. Two apertures are formed in the rim seal from the recessed apertures. The cable apertures form seals against electrical cords running to the electrical cord plugs.

Abstract: A modular electrical apparatus is provided. The present modular apparatus consists of four separate interchangeable electrical fixtures that can be connected together to form a single device that provides outlets and light sources to locations that often lack wired electrical connections, such as outdoor sheds. The user can connect any number of the various electrical fixtures together in any order, allowing users to fully customize the present invention based upon their needs.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprising: a shell, zinc alloy shell, body, front rubber core, rubber plug and wire; said zinc alloy shell body is provided with a holding groove penetrating from the front to rear ends; the front rubber core and the rubber plug are installed inside the zinc alloy shell body, and the shell set externally onto the zinc alloy shell body; the electric connector is provided with a hook unit, which penetrates the front rubber core, and is also coupled with the zinc alloy shell body; at the rear end of said hook unit, a locating part is molded, and also locked at the threading section of the wire. Compared with prior arts, the utility model features excellent air-tightness, anti-EMI capacity and compactness, thus improving the signal transmission capacity of the electric connector.

Abstract: A collar configured to sealingly engage a sealing cover, the collar and the sealing cover configured prevent ingress of environmental elements, comprising a base portion, the base portion including an inner mating surface, a first sleeve portion integrally connected to a base portion, and a second sleeve portion integrally connected to the base portion, wherein a cavity between the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion is configured to accept a portion of the sealing cover, wherein the portion of the sealing cover disposed within the cavity sealingly contacts the first sleeve portion and the second sleeve portion is provided. A collar having an interlocking feature is further provided. An associated method is also provided.

Abstract: A cold shrink assembly includes a first member, a second member and insulating material disposed over the first and second members. The first member may include first and second portions that are coupled together and configured to be separable from each other, where the first and second portions forming a main body having curved portions extending from the main body. The second member may include third and fourth portions that are coupled together and configured to be separable from each other, where the third and fourth portions form a receiving portion located at a second end of the second member. The receiving portion may be configured to secure the curved portions of the first member to the receiving portion when the first and second members are in a first position, and release the curved portions from the receiving portion when the first and second members are in a second position.

Abstract: A cable connector cover includes, in one embodiment, a unitary body. The unitary body has a plurality of portions. The portions have different diameters for receiving a cable connector and establishing one or more seals.

Abstract: A waterproof structure of communication connector is disclosed, which comprises: a first frame; a first gasket and at least one second frame. The first frame is composed of a first connecting member and a second connecting member that are disposed opposite to each other, in which the first connecting member is configured with a first end in a manner that that it is formed with a first groove surrounding the first end. The first gasket is disposed receiving inside the first groove and is made of a waterproofing material. The second frame has a third connecting member that is formed with an accommodation space, in which the accommodation space is formed with an abutment surface. Moreover, the first connecting member is arranged extending into the second frame and connected to the third connecting member, while enabling the first gasket to be sandwiched between the first end and the abutment surface.

Abstract: A heat and corrosive dust deflecting cover plate assembly with a heat or dust deflecting projection for protection from heat degradation of the connector of outlets, sockets, or jacks to which the cover plate assembly affixed and also affords protection from heat degradation of the electrical cord(s) or electronic cables connected to the outlet, or sockets, or connectors. The electrical outlet cover plate assembly includes base plate that includes a curvilinear deflective projection of a length to extend beyond a heat source placed below the cover plate assembly and attached by a screw or screws to wall outlets, sockets, or connectors. The base plate has openings for receiving the connectors into which the electrical or electronic cords or cables are plugged. Another embodiment of this cover plate assembly affords protection to electrical or electronic connectors and their associated electrical or electronic cords or cables from corrosive dust and other detrimental substances.

Abstract: A waterproof ear jack socket includes: an upper socket having at least one slit formed such that a first portion of a contact terminal passes through one surface of the upper socket to be exposed to the outside; a lower socket having a recess for engaging a second portion of the contact terminal on one surface thereof facing the upper socket, the lower socket being coupled to the upper socket to form a plug insertion hole into which an ear jack plug is inserted; and a waterproof cover attached to an outer circumference of a socket body formed by coupling the upper socket and the lower socket.

Abstract: A holding device for mobile products includes a first holding frame and a second holding frame, and the first holding frame is provided for holding a first mobile product and the second holding frame is provided for holding a second mobile product. The first holding frame and the second holding frame are configured to be electrically connected by a wire connection or a wireless connection. When the first holding frame and the second holding frame are holding the first and second mobile products respectively, the mobile products can be electrically connected through the first holding frame and the second holding frame to add functionality to each of the mobile products.

Abstract: A housing for retaining an insulation piercing connector (IPC) includes an upper housing, a lower housing, and a hinge. The lower housing includes a cavity formed therein. The hinge is coupled to the upper housing and the lower housing to permit movement of the upper housing and the lower housing into open and closed configurations. When in the closed configuration, the upper housing is aligned with the lower housing. The second cavity is configured to received\ the IPC. The lower housing includes an aperture formed transversely therethrough for receiving a cable extending from the IPC upon receipt of the IPC into the second cavity.

Abstract: A waterproof connector includes a housing on which an opening is formed, and in which terminals connected with electric wires are housed; a mat seal which is installed into the opening of the housing, and through which the wires are inserted; a mat seal holder which is engaged with the opening of the housing by an engagement structure to prevent the mat seal from dropping off from the housing, and through which the wires are inserted; and an engagement strengthening portion which is provided on one of the housing and the mat seal holder and configured to strengthen an engagement of the engagement structure. According to the waterproof connector, retention of the mat seal in the housing can be improved.

Abstract: A locking mechanism for probe connector that is connected to a shaft of the probe connector, includes a door and a drive assembly for releasing or locking the probe connector by opening and closing of the door.

Abstract: An environmental seal between two compartments, such as in a process transmitter, linked by a passageway contains an electrical cable. The seal includes a stop, a cable gland body, a compression bushing, a cable gland nut, and a first elastomeric seal. The stop projects from an interior surface of the passageway. The cable gland body is in contact with the stop and encircles a portion of the electrical cable. The compression bushing is within the cable gland body and encircles the portion of the electrical cable. The cable gland nut compresses the compression bushing and seals the compression bushing against the electrical cable and against an interior surface of the cable gland body. The first elastomeric seal seals between an exterior surface of the cable gland body and the interior surface of the passageway.

Abstract: An electrical cord covering system may include a first covering portion, a second covering portion, and a compression portion. Each of the covering portions may have an interior region, a cable aperture, a plug aperture, and a mating portion. The interior region of each covering portion may house a portion of a cable and a plug of a respective electrical cord. The cable aperture of each covering portion can accommodate the cable of the respective electrical cord. The plug aperture of each covering portion may permit the plugs of the different electrical cords to mate. The mating portions may allow the covering portions to mate. The compression portion may nest within the interior regions of the covering portions and accommodate the plugs. When the covering portions are mated, the compression portion may form seals at the cable apertures of the covering portions.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to a spherical cap for a high-voltage outgoing line, including an electrically conductive element, which is arranged hollow-cylindrically about a rotational axis and which merges into a hemispherical form at its first axial end. A connection device has a passage opening for electrically and mechanically connecting the element, to an electrical screening pipe. At least two insulation barriers are spaced apart from one another and respectively adapted to the form of the hollow-cylindrical element and enclose the latter at a respective first and second distance. The insulation barriers respectively have a pipe attachment connector for leading through a screening pipe to the connection device. The first insulation barrier is spaced apart from the second insulation barrier by at least one insulation ring which is arranged about the rotational axis and which has a radially fashioned corrugated form.