Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring box assembly that includes an inner wall box including a peripheral inner wall bounded and enclosed by a rear wall and open at a front end of the inner wall box to form an inner volume. The inner wall box also includes an inner wall flange extending in a substantially perpendicular direction from an exterior surface of the peripheral inner wall at predetermined distance from the front inner wall box end. The inner wall flange includes a plurality of apertures formed therein. The inner wall box further includes a plurality of device mounting bosses extending in a substantially perpendicular direction from an interior surface of the rear wall. An intermediate box includes a peripheral intermediate wall portion configured to fit within the inner volume.

Abstract: Apparatus for preventing theft of a buss bar connected to electrical conductor and grounding cables is provided in the form of a box-like enclosure of thick metal construction which confines the buss bar and has an elongated access opening permitting passage of cables into the enclosure. An aperture within the bottom of the enclosure permits downward emergence of a grounding cable attached to the buss bar.

Abstract: The present invention includes an electrical connection box having a circuit casing for accommodating a circuit structure therein, a housing portion disposed on a lower surface side of the circuit casing and connectable to an external connector, and a plurality of connector terminals for electrically connecting between the circuit structure and the housing portion, further each of the plurality of connector terminals is disposed along a cabling path horizontally traversing an inside of the circuit casing and leads into the housing portion through a ceiling portion of the housing portion, the electrical connection box also includes a waterproof portion provided in the circuit casing for covering the ceiling portion from above.

Abstract: A modular electrical receptacle configured so that more than one of the modular electrical receptacles can be connected to form a larger receptacle connected to a single source of power. The modular electrical receptacle includes a housing having a front surface with a first and a second electrical outlet. The housing further includes a first tab extending from a first end and a second end extending from a second end for securing the modular receptacle to an in-wall electrical box. The housing further includes a power link, such as a conductive extension, for connecting directly to another module and providing the other module with access to the single source of power. The power link can be three links for connecting a positive line, a neutral line and a ground line to another module. The housing also includes a coupler for connecting the housing to a power link of another module. Again, three couplers can be provided for the positive, neutral and ground lines.

Abstract: A curb and cap junction box assembly for protecting joined electrical conductors includes a curb member with a planar flashing portion with a central housing portion extending upwardly from the flashing portion and forming an enclosed space. The central housing portion has top and bottom openings. A plate member is secured over the central housing portion's bottom opening. The plate member includes at least one knockout section therein. A cap member has a planar top portion and a peripheral edge portion extending downwardly therefrom. The cap member is sized to fit over the top opening of the central housing portion and reversibly fastened thereto. The curb and cap mounting assembly is secured to a structure by the planar flashing portion and receives an electrical conductor from interior the structure through a knockout aperture in the plate member and into the enclosed space therein.

Abstract: A quad field data distribution system with a fiber optic converter includes a weatherproof housing with a hinged lid and a panel positioned in the housing and having a plurality of interconnection groups of connector elements mounted on the panel. Each interconnection group includes a multiple contact box connector, sets of insulation displacement connectors connected to respective sets of the contacts of the box connector, and a plurality of auxiliary connectors having the contacts of pairs of the insulation displacement connectors connected thereto. Each group additionally includes a bidirectional optical to electrical media converter circuit including a standardized optical data connector and a standardized electrical data connector interfaced thereto. Operating power is provided to the media converter circuit by an external DC power supply through a panel mounted power jack.

Abstract: A field data distribution system with a fiber optic converter includes a weatherproof housing with a hinged lid, a panel positioned in the housing and having a plurality of pairs of insulation displacement connector units mounted thereon, and a pair of multi-terminal box connectors on opposite sides thereof. A double pole, single throw switch interconnects each connector unit of a pair to perform testing functions. Auxiliary connectors are interconnected to selected pairs or groups of pairs of the connector units. The connector units and auxiliary connectors enable the connection of communication devices, such as telephone sets, to cables connected to the distribution box, as well as computer modems and network interface adapters. One of the auxiliary connectors is connected to media converter circuitry for converting between an optical data signal interfaced to an optical connector and an electrical data signal interfaced to the auxiliary connector.

Abstract: A recessable junction device includes a body having at least one track, the at least one track having a plurality of locking regions, and at least one receptacle configured to connect with a power source or signal source, or both a power and a signal source, the at least one receptacle slidably mounted within the body by engagement with the at least one track. The junction device further includes a locking lever having a first unlocked and extended position to allow grasping of the locking lever to move the at least one receptacle relative to the body and a second locked position that prevents movement of the at least one receptacle relative to the body in each of the plurality of locking regions.

Abstract: An electrical assembly comprising an electrical box and a single gang electrical outlet having both a power connector and at least one communications connector and being supported in the box. The electrical outlet is receivable in the box, which has a barrier to isolate the power and communications connectors, but is not receivable in a standard box, which would not have the required barrier, due to the spacing and locations of the mounting fasteners and protrusions extending downwardly near the ends of the outlet. In addition to the electrical outlet with the power and communications connectors, the electrical box can receive a standard single gang outlet therein upon removal of the barrier.

Abstract: A recessed electrical outlet box which includes a body that is selectably connected to a cover by either a first or a second hinge assembly. The body includes a back wall, a face plate, a side wall and an interior, wherein the side wall extends between the back wall and face plate and the face plate has an opening for accessing the interior. The interior includes a recessed pair of bosses and a pair of mounting holes, which can be used for mounting electrical devices in the interior. The first and second hinge assemblies have a first hinge axis and a second hinge axis, respectively, and are attached to the face plate and cover so that the first hinge axis is substantially perpendicular to the second hinge axis.

Abstract: These objects are attained by a box for connecting an output conductor of a solar panel with a feed cable and that has a flat base mountable on the solar panel and having a first opening for the feed cable and a second opening for the output conductor. A contact mounted on a conductor of the feed cable has a flat connection region extending parallel to the base. A contact clip secures the conductor to the connection region.

Abstract: An electrical fixture having a front side and a back side and defining longitudinal, lateral, and transverse directions substantially orthogonal to one another. The electrical fixture may include a body, a flange, and at least one anchor. The body may have at least one terminal extending laterally to the exterior thereof. The flange may extend laterally and longitudinally from the body to substantially preclude transverse access to the terminal from the front side of the electrical fixture. The at least one anchor may transversely extend from the flange to provide securement with a connection box.

Abstract: A back plate device is formed by a generally rectangular frame having an open front face a back plate which is recessed inwardly from the open front face, and at least one wall extending forward from the back plate to the open front face, the wall extending around at least part of the frame periphery. The back plate has a cable access opening and a ledge surrounding the opening against which a face plate can be seated. The outer dimensions of the frame are less than the inner dimensions of a network connection box in which it is to be mounted, and the back plate is spaced from a rear wall of the box when installed to define a concealed cable management area behind the frame.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refractory mounting unit for ceiling mounted or wall mounted electric devices and comprises: a refractory housing (1) having at least one wall and an inner and an outer side; the at least one wall comprising one section (9), in which internal contacts (6) are directed to an inner side of the housing (1), external contacts (7) are directed to an outer side of the housing (1) and a line-through (8) is integrated as part of the at least one wall for electrically interconnecting the internal contacts and external contacts (7), a plug (2) having a side being form-closed to the one section (9) of the at least one wall at the outer side of the housing (1), the side comprising contacts (12) for contacting the external contacts (7) of the housing (1), and a clamp (3) for clamping the plug (2) against the one section of the at least one wall.

Abstract: A panel and housing assembly includes a housing provided with a locking slot, a panel provided with a receiving space, and a locking tenon mounted between the housing and the panel and having a first end provided with an elastic portion received in the receiving space of the panel and a second end provided with a locking portion inserted into and locked in the locking slot of the housing. Thus, the panel is locked onto the housing by compressing the locking tenon and unlocked from the housing by pressing the press plate of the locking tenon so that the panel and housing assembly is assembled and disassembled easily and quickly without needing aid of any hand tool, thereby facilitating a user assembling and disassembling the panel and housing assembly.

Abstract: An electrical junction box is provided to reduce looseness of a cover. The electrical junction box includes a box body and the cover to be slidably mounted on a lateral side of the box body from above. The cover has a front wall and a pair of left and right sidewalls connected to both left and right ends of the front wall to overlap with left and right connecting walls of the box body, providing a U-shaped cross section. The electrical junction box further includes first slide guides provided on both of the cover and the box body and second slide guides provided on both of the cover and the box body. The second slide guides are positioned in areas where the left and right sidewalls of the cover overlapping with the left and right connecting walls of the box body. Further, the second slide guides are closer to the front wall of the cover being mounted to the box body than the first slide guides.

Abstract: A container suitable as an interface device is provided. The container includes a plurality of walls that define an internal space for storage. The walls include movable portions that correspond to a wiring area within the internal space. The container includes at least a first and a second configuration. In the first configuration, the wiring area is enclosed on at least three sides by the movable portions of the wall. In the second configuration, the movable portions are positioned such that the wiring area is accessible on at least three sides free of any impediments from the container. The container may include an adjustable storage capacity to optimize the overall size of the container to the equipment or other content stored within the container, i.e. minimizing the overall size of the container to match the stored equipment and expanding when needed to accommodate additional equipment.

Abstract: A modular electrical receptacle configured so that more than one of the modular electrical receptacles can be connected to form a larger receptacle connected to a single source of power. The modular electrical receptacle includes a housing having a front surface with a first and a second electrical outlet. The housing further includes a first tab extending from a first end and a second end extending from a second end for securing the modular receptacle to an in-wall electrical box. The housing further includes a power link, such as a conductive extension, for connecting directly to another module and providing the other module with access to the single source of power. The power link can be three links for connecting a positive line, a neutral line and a ground line to the another module. The housing also includes a coupler for connecting the housing to a power link of another module. Again, three couplers can be provided for the positive, neutral and ground lines.

Abstract: A ganged electrical device which supports electrical components. The ganged electrical device includes a housing having first and second opposed elongate side walls and a pair of end walls joining the side walls. The first and second side walls include cooperative attachment structure for attaching the first side wall of one housing to a second side wall of another identical housing to place the respective first and second side walls in side-by-side engagement.

Abstract: An electrical box with a mounting system is disclosed. The electrical box includes a main body having a back panel with a raised portion and a protuberance formed on an outer surface of the back panel. The mounting tab is configured for mounting the main body to a mounting structure. An electrical box assembly including the mounting tab having a first aperture that receives the protuberance of the main body, and a method for mounting the electrical box on a mounting structure, are also disclosed.

Abstract: There is provided a quick connect electrical box assembly that can be attached to a construction member such as a wall stud. The electrical box includes a box frame and a box back. The box frame and box back each include reciprocal snap connectors so that the frame can be joined to the back. Channels are configured in the box back, and conductor rails are positioned in these rails. Common electrical wires, such as are founded in three-strand bundled power lines, can be stripped of their insulation and placed in the rails. The rails, formed of conductive material such as copper, then form an electrical connection within the box. Using this box an electrician can quickly and efficiently bring power to a location during rough assembly. Later, during finish electrical work, the electrician can also plug devices such as switches and plugs into the box. The switches and plugs, configured with prongs, make electrical connection with the rails and thereby receive power.

Abstract: There is provided a quick connect electrical box assembly that can be attached to a construction member such as a wall stud. The electrical box includes a box frame and a box back. The box frame and box back each include reciprocal snap connectors so that the frame can be joined to the back. Channels are configured in the box back, and conductor rails are positioned in these rails. Common electrical wires, such as are founded in three-strand bundled power lines, can be stripped of their insulation and placed in the rails. The rails, formed of conductive material such as copper, then form an electrical connection within the box. Using this box an electrician can quickly and efficiently bring power to a location during rough assembly. Later, during finish electrical work, the electrician can also plug devices such as switches and plugs into the box. The switches and plugs, configured with prongs, make electrical connection with the rails and thereby receive power.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system for use in an AC electrical power distribution circuit including at least one first AC power conductor disposed between an upstream AC power element and a device box and at least one second AC power conductor disposed between the device box and a downstream AC power element. The at least one first AC power conductor and the at least one second AC power conductor are routed into an interior portion of the device box and accessible via a front open face of the device box. The system includes a connector device including a connector housing having a plurality of connector contacts disposed therein. The plurality of connector contacts are coupled to termination structures configured to couple the at least one first AC power conductor and the at least one second AC power conductor to corresponding contacts of the plurality of connector contacts. An electrical wiring device includes a device housing having a front portion and a rear portion.

Abstract: An extension assembly is provided for an enclosure coupled to a structure, such as a building wall. The enclosure includes a panel member, a plurality of sides extending outwardly from the panel member to define an interior having a depth and forming an opening for accessing the interior, and a cover. The extension assembly includes at least one extension member coupled to at least one of the sides of the enclosure, and having a depth, and an adapter collar. The adapter collar overlays the extension member(s) and includes a flange portion engaging the exterior surface of the wall, and an aperture extending through the flange portion. The flange portion receives the cover of the enclosure, in order to provide access to the interior of the enclosure through the aperture of the flange portion. The extension assembly increases the depth of the enclosure by the depth of the extension member(s).

Abstract: In an electrical junction box, an electrical junction box main body is housed in a housing case consisting of an under case member and an upper case member, and a wire harness having its one end connected to the electrical junction box main body is led out to the outside of the housing case. The under case member has a pair of holding arms provided therein, which temporarily hold the wire harness to be led out roughly in a desired lead-out direction, the wire harness being led out from the under case member, in a state where the electrical junction box main body is temporarily housed in the under case member. The upper case member has guide ribs provided therein, which guide the wire harness in the desired lead-out direction, the wire harness being led out roughly in the desired lead-out direction by the pair of holding arms in the under case member, in an assembled state of the under case member and the upper case member.

Abstract: A vacuum electronic power tool sense system senses the operation of a power tool that is plugged into an auxiliary outlet box and the vacuum source is automatically operated to facilitate user clean-up of debris generated by use of the power tool. The auxiliary outlet box can be removably mounted to the vacuum housing.

Abstract: A wall plate for premise wiring. The wall plate is preterminated with a quick-connect coupling to enable fast connection and disconnection with a complementary quick-connect coupling on a wire configured to carry an electrical signal, such as digital or analog audio, visual or related signal. The wall plate may include numerous signal interfaces for audio, visual or combination audio/visual application. By including all of the components into a modular package, installation and removal of the wall plate for premise wiring upgrades is enhanced.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box for accommodating an electrical fixture which includes a generally rectangular box having a back wall, a perimetrical side wall surrounding said back wall defining an open front face and a box interior, said side wall includes a first and second set of generally parallel spaced apart wall portions; and a slidable extension nested within said generally rectangular box, that can be moved from within the generally rectangular box to an extended position beyond the open front face.

Abstract: An enhanced cable assembly for field data distribution system includes a cable member formed by a plurality of twisted conductor pairs bundled within a conductive shield and an insulative sheath. The cable assembly is terminated by a pair of multi-contact cable connectors, each including a conductive shell, a contact array board supported in the shell, and a weather seal. The cable connectors are of a standard configuration for use with standardized field data distribution boxes. The contact board array is of such a configuration as to enable two cable connectors to be joined to thereby interconnect two such cables. The enhanced cable assembly is constructed to comply with Category 5E specifications.

Abstract: A multi-mount, multi-use commercial line electrical box includes first and second side walls, lower and upper walls forming a front opening into the electrical box, and a rear wall. The first side wall has one or more removable external flanges, each flange having a front surface flush with an edge of the front opening for accommodating one or more fasteners. The second side wall also has one or more removable external flanges for accommodating one or more fasteners. A slide-in plate is mounted in side recesses along an inner surface of one of the side walls. The slide-in plate has one or more angled screw guides for a fastener in registry with an exit hole in one of the side walls. One of said lower and upper walls accommodates external attachment nails.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a pre-terminated outlet assembly. The pre-terminated outlet assembly includes a device bracket, an outlet, and a plurality of electrical conductors. The outlet is connected to the device bracket. The plurality of electrical conductors is pre-terminated at the outlet.

Abstract: An electrical box includes a first wall and a second wall spaced from the first wall. A periphery wall joins the first and second walls and defines a box volume therebetween. An opening formed in the first wall provides access to the box volume. A collar extending outwardly from the first wall. The collar defines a collar volume for receiving a device mounted thereto. The box volume extends laterally beyond the collar to provide a box volume independent of the opening.

Abstract: An electrical junction box can be used as both a watertight type and a nonwatertight type by improving a fitting structure between a cover and a casing and restricting the cover and casing from rattling even in the nonwatertight configuration in which a rubber packing is not mounted on the box. An electrical junction box that can be used as a watertight type and a nonwatertight type includes a casing and a cover. Terminals connected to ends of electrical wires may be contained in the casing. The electrical wires may be drawn out from a bottom of the casing. An electrical element may be detachably connected to the casing through an upper opening in the casing to be coupled to the terminals. The cover is joined to the casing. A pair of clearance-filling ribs, which have recessed configuration in section, project from one side of a peripheral wall of the cover toward the casing. The casing is provided on an outer surface with fitting ribs adapted to engage the clearance-filling ribs.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for mounting a device in a wall box is provided. The apparatus includes a base plate formed by a front portion and a plurality of side portions extending to the rear to define a substantially open rear portion, and a latching mechanism coupled to the base plate. The front portion is connected to the device. The base plate is configured to be at least partially inserted into the wall box. The latching mechanism includes a frictional engagement member configured to frictionally engage with the wall box upon insertion into the wall box.

Abstract: Molded plastic commercial electrical boxes are provided with metal brackets to accept connectors for conduit or armored cable (BX). Using a sturdy molded plastic frame with metal brackets or regions is a cost-effective method to manufacture these electrical boxes. This type of construction can be used with electrical boxes having conventional attachment brackets or fastening extensions as well as electrical boxes with other variations of fastening methods. The metal brackets can accommodate one or more cable connector clamps therein.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device that provides a convenient, safe, attractive method for holding, reaching and managing a plurality of electrical appliances by avoiding the cords getting entangled with each other in a work station. The device comprises a central hub, a plurality of flanges extending outwardly from the central hub and a plurality of electrical receptacles disposed on the central hub. Each flange has a first fastener disposed at an end of the flange and a second fastener disposed on the body of the flange, the first and second fasteners are capable of holding the electrical appliance and looping the electrical cord thereof such that an electrical plug of the electrical appliance is received into the electrical receptacle providing power to the electrical appliance. The device is capable of rotary motion thereby providing access to each electrical appliance.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring box that includes a wiring device interface portion having a substantially planar member configured to accommodate a structural member on a first side and a rim portion extending from a perimeter of the planar member from a second side thereof to form an enclosed volume. The rim portion has a rim width approximately equal to a width of a sheet of drywall. The wiring device interface portion also includes a plurality of fastener apertures. A fastener storage structure includes a plurality of fastener storage holders extending in a direction substantially perpendicular to the first side of the planar member. The fastener storage holders and the planar member are configured to accommodate the structural member therebetween. Each fastener storage holder includes a fastener holder opening accessible from the second side.

Abstract: A two-gang recessed electrical box assembly for recessing a high voltage component and a low voltage component within a wall. The recessed electrical box assembly includes a frame member including a lateral flange, a rearward extending collar, and a peripheral flange extending inward at the rear edge of the collar. A high voltage compartment and a low voltage compartment are provided at the rear of the frame member. The high voltage compartment includes an electrical box extending rearward from the peripheral flange and the low voltage compartment includes bosses extending inward from the peripheral flange. The electrical box assembly enables the recessed mounting of a high and low voltage component in a single electrical box.

Abstract: The invention relates to a kit for a combination of plug devices, including a lower housing parts (102), upper housing parts (202) and mounting plates (301, 302). The mounting plates (301, 302) can be selectively mounted in like mounting openings (214) of the upper housing parts (202) and configured to receive different types and numbers of plug devices. The mounting plates can also be configured as window elements.

Abstract: A recessed electrical box with a closeable cover member and at least one outward extending flange. The flange serves as a positioning arrangement to recess the electrical box at the correct depth with respect to the surface in which it will be mounted. The recessed electrical box is comprised of two pieces, including a one-piece electrical box and a one-piece cover member. An inner flange may be included for positioning the recessed electrical box with respect to the outer surface of the substrate on an unfinished building. The inner flange is removable to facilitate installation on a finished building, in which the finish layer such as siding or stucco is installed. The recessed electrical box may include a second, outer flange, for recessing the box at the correct depth with respect to a wall surface.

Abstract: A hole seal for an enclosure includes a body having a threaded portion, and a nut having an inner threaded portion to receive the threaded portion of the body, the nut including a first outer flange having first diameter and a second outer flange having a second diameter, larger than the first diameter.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to an electrical wiring system for use in an electrical distribution system including at least one electric circuit. The at least one electric circuit includes a plurality of electric power transmitting wires disposed between an electric power source interface and at least one electrical device location. The system includes an electrical wiring device disposed at the at least one electrical device location. The electrical wiring device includes a predefined coupling area having a plurality of electrical wiring device contacts disposed therein. A connector assembly includes a plurality of electrical connector contacts disposed therein. The connector assembly is configured to be directly connected to the plurality of electrical power transmitting wires such that electrical continuity is established between the plurality of electrical power transmitting wires and the plurality of electrical connector contacts.

Abstract: An electrical junction box facilitates a worker's wiring of a wire harness without using a superfluous component and allows the workability in assembling the electrical junction box as well as that in disassembling to be improved. The electrical junction box includes a box body and a cover to be mounted to the box body after wiring wire harnesses about the box body. The box body has wiring grooves shaped to have U-shaped cross sections and arranged on its exterior surface to accommodate the wire harnesses, which have been drawn out of the box body through its one side and further led from an upper part of the one side downwardly. Left and right sidewalls defining each groove are provided, at their leading ends, with temporary locking parts restricting slipping of the wire harness out of the wiring groove. The cover is provided with restricting walls (sidewalls, rib) restricting outward deflection of the left and right sidewalls.

Abstract: An adapter closure structure for electrical conduit systems of the type having conduit bodies, for which additional conduit access to an in-service conduit junction box can be provided without the need for removing and/or rewiring the in-service junction box. In a first embodiment, a structure is provided in the form of a closure plate having one or more conduit hubs to replace a flat closure plate on one side of a conduit body. In a second embodiment, a second conduit body may be joined to the in-service body utilizing a novel coupling ring. In this alternative embodiment, the second body can provide additional interior working space. In addition the second body may also optionally add one or several additional conduit hubs for added access to the in-service system. In both embodiments, the closure structure is fitted into a female opening of the conduit body for structural integrity.

Abstract: An electrical outlet box includes fastening hardware to secure the box to a wall structure. A cover overlies the fastening hardware. The box has a flange with mounting apertures therethrough to receive the fastening hardware. The apertures may be formed in a recess in the flange. The cover may be formed as a plug that is inserted into the recess to provide a flush surface with said flange.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the mounting of electronic display devices with portals for attaching various other electronic devices using cables in a streamlined, versatile fashion. More specifically, the present system relates to an apparatus that provides cable management for electronic devices such as audio speakers, LCD projectors, electronic text boards, televisions, liquid crystal display (LCD) or other flat panel monitors (“display monitors”), and many other electronic devices. Furthermore, the present invention provides a versatile mounting system whereby any of the above electronic devices can be conveniently affixed to a variety of surfaces, such as walls, desks, and even unconventional bases such as store displays or mannequins.

Abstract: A receptacle assembly for use in connecting an energy source to an energy delivering device is described herein. The receptacle assembly includes a face plate defining an aperture. The receptacle also includes an adapter assembly including an adapter plate, supporting a terminal that is operatively connected to the energy source. Additionally, the receptacle includes a spacer member interposed between an inner surface of the aperture of the face plate and an outer surface of the adapter plate, wherein the spacer member permits omni-directional movement of the adapter plate and terminal relative to the face plate.

Abstract: A utility control device, such as a light socket, a switch or a plug socket, is designed with universal terminals so that when plugged into a pre-wired utility box (box socket), the terminals will make the proper electrical connections with the premises wiring. Systems and methods are disclosed for arranging the premises power grid such that any device type can be “plugged” into the shells that are pre-wired inside the utility box.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a electrical wiring system that includes a plug connector having a plurality of plug contacts configured to terminate a plurality of wires. The system also includes an electrical wiring device having a cover member, a body member, a ground strap assembly disposed between the cover member and the body member, and a receptacle formed in a rear portion of the body member, the receptacle being configured to accept the plug connector. The ground strap assembly is configured to conform to at least one body member feature such that a distance from the ground strap assembly to a major rear surface of the body member is less than a predetermined distance. The receptacle includes a plurality of receptacle contacts configured to mate with the plurality of plug contacts when the plug connector is inserted into the receptacle.

Abstract: A storage box includes a plurality of walls that define an interior. A cable housing may be secured to an interior wall of the storage box, with a reel secured therein for rotational winding and unwinding of a cable. A cable retention knob on the distal end of the cable enables withdrawal of the cable external the storage box. A receiving port on a wall of the storage box can receive at least a portion of the cable retention knob. A latch assembly is operatively disposed proximate the receiving port and is selectively configurable, dependent on an open or close condition of a lid. The latch assembly is operatively and selectively configured to release the cable retention knob when the lid is open and to enable spring-biased capture of the cable retention knob when the lid is closed and when the cable retention knob is seated in the receiving port.