Abstract: A control attachment adapted to control the application of power to a load is described. The control attachment may comprise a toggle element on the control attachment, wherein the toggle element is movable in response to a manual actuation associated with the control attachment; a first interface comprising an actuator element configured to make contact with a power adapter, wherein the actuator element is adapted to engage with a switch of the power adapter in response to the manual actuation; and an attachment element adapted to attach the control attachment to the power adapter; wherein a manual actuation of the toggle element enables controlling the power applied to the load by the power adapter. A method of implementing a control attachment is also described.

Abstract: A bus bar system having at least one bus bar which is accommodated in a contact-protection housing in a contact-protection manner and in an accessible manner via contacting passages for electrical devices and/or device adapters, the contact-protection housing having a lower part and an upper part which is detachably fixed on the lower part and between which the at least one bus bar is held, wherein the upper part has, on its side facing the lower part, a plurality of plug-in receptacles extending from the latter into the lower part, and the lower part has at least one slide with at least one latching pawl which can be adjusted between a locking position, in which the at least one latching pawl engages in the plug-in receptacle, and a release position, in which the at least one latching pawl is positioned in front of the plug-in receptacle. A corresponding method is further described.

Abstract: A telecommunications panel has various features for removably mounting patching devices to the panel. The telecommunications panel includes mounting flanges and ramp elements for facilitating mounting and removal of patching devices. The ramp element is associated with a receptacle opening of the panel and configured to contact a flexible latch of the patching device and depress the flexible latch as the patching device is received in the receptacle opening.

Abstract: A plug housing comprises at least one leaf spring element in a cable duct, which has a central part and a respective first and second lateral part which are bent in relation to said central part. The first lateral part is elastically bent via a first bending edge and the second lateral part is elastically bent via an opposing second bending edge on the central part. The central part extends substantially parallel to the cable duct. In relation to the central part, the first and the second lateral part adopt a respective variable acute angle and a variable respective height. The first and second lateral part narrow the cable duct such that, in an assembled state, a respective end section of the first and second lateral part press against the cable with a respective elastic force and thereby bring about the strain- and pressure-resistant securing of the cable.

Abstract: A connector housing includes a first side wall and a second side wall. The first side wall is to be pressed against a cylindrical member extending in a first direction. The second side wall is opposed to the first side wall in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction. The second side wall is formed with a front-side rib at one end in the first direction and a rear-side rib at the other end in the first direction. The front-side rib protrudes in the second direction and extends in a third direction perpendicular to both the first direction and the second direction. The rear-side rib projects in the second direction and extends in the third direction. The front-side rib and the second side rib do not face to each other in the first direction.

Abstract: A connection terminal having a terminal housing for securing a terminal block arrangement having a plurality of terminal blocks in a wall opening of a housing wall, and a construction unit having two connection terminals and a terminal block arrangement that are formed of a plurality of adjacently arranged terminal blocks. The connection terminal enables the terminal blocks and/or the terminal block arrangement to be mounted and/or dismounted from one side in a wall opening of a housing wall by displaceably arranging a securing element in the terminal housing, the securing element having a terminal bevel that protrudes through an opening in the terminal housing, and by movably disposing the securing element with the aid of an actuation element into a terminal position in which the terminal bevel acts against an inner edge of the wall opening in the mounted state of the connection terminal.

Abstract: A clamp for securing a power plug in a socket including a pair of identical clamping plates separate from each other that are drawn together to capture the socket therebetween and secure the power plug engaged in the socket, each of the clamping plates including a plate having spaced posts and a plug retaining member extending therefrom, the plug retaining member defining an arcuate portion arranged such that the arcuate portions of the plug retaining members oppose one another in use to radially compress the power plug therebetween.

Abstract: An electrical connector include a movable hold down member that is configured to receive a fastener so as to secure the electrical connector to an underlying substrate to which the electrical connector is mounted.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a contact element (3, 3?, 3?), a base (2, 2?, 2?, 2??), a clamping element (4, 4?, 4?), an arrangement (1, 1?, 1?, 1??, 1??, 1???) and a mounting section (301, 301?, 301?) for electrically contacting a light-emitting diode (LED) (100, 100?). In order to conveniently and cost-effectively hold and electrically contact the LED (100, 100?), the present invention provides that the contact element (3, 3?) comprises a mounting section (301, 301?) adapted for mounting the contact element (3, 3?) to the base (2, 2?) in a manner that the contact element (3, 3?) is pivotable about a pivot axis (P) extending through the mounting section (301, 301?), and comprises a contact arm (302, 302?) protruding laterally from the mounting section (301, 301?) and having on a distal end a contact point (303) facing essentially in a contact direction (K) for contacting the LED (100), wherein the contact direction is running essentially in parallel to the pivot axis (P).

Abstract: Apparatus, methods, and systems for coupling a cable to a printed circuit board are described herein. In some embodiments, a portion of a cable clamp is configured to be crimped about a cable having an inner conductor and an outer conductor, such as a coaxial cable. The cable clamp can have a projection configured to be inserted into an opening of a printed circuit board. The cable clamp can be configured to be fixedly coupled, for example, soldered, to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A mobile outlet apparatus and process for providing electrical current by means of a clamp-on outlet extender attached to an object and connected to a stationary source of electric current is provided. A description of several possible clamping systems for attaching the mobile outlet to an object is provided, as well as a description of different voltage conversion and outlet options on the mobile outlet. In one configuration the mobile outlet is particularly designed to provide a flat profile and to allow quick attachment and detachment by means of a ratchet system. The mobile outlet is also designed to allow attachment of various faceplates for purposes of decor matching and branding purposes.

Abstract: An electrical splice assembly includes a housing having a forward portion, a rearward portion, and an intermediate portion defining a plurality of terminal retention cavities between the forward portion and the rearward portion. A conductive bus plate is retained within the forward portion of the housing. A plurality of terminals each extend into a respective terminal retention cavity and each terminal is in electrical contact with the bus plate. Each of the terminal retention cavities is defined by 1) a pair of opposing sidewalls connected to the forward portion and to the rearward portion and 2) a pair of opposing retention beams. The retention beams each include a latch which engages a respective terminal to retain the terminals in the terminal retention cavities.

Abstract: An assembly for mounting an accessory to a support structure. The assembly can be configured to permit the accessory to pan, rotate or tilt. The assembly includes a mounting member attachable to the support structure and having a mounting member electrical connector. The assembly also includes a docking member releasably attached to the mounting member and having a docking member electrical connector communicably coupled to the mounting member electrical connector. The accessory is attached to the docking member.

Abstract: Devices for and methods of connecting a buried tracer wire to a buried utility pipe are described. The devices and methods include providing a tracer wire connector connected to a clamp, attaching the clamp to a metal portion of the buried utility pipe, and placing an end of the buried tracer wire in the tracer wire connector so that a conductor in the tracer wire is in electrical communication with the buried utility pipe. A sacrificial anode may be conductively attached to the tracer wire connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes a housing, a pair of terminals and two first conductive traces. The housing comprises two fixing grooves that support the terminals. Each terminal comprises a base, an extending piece extending from the base and a resilient arm extending from the base. The extending piece comprises a first contact portion and the resilient arm comprises a second contact portion for electrically connecting an electronic device. The two first conductive traces are connected to the pair of terminals, an end portion of the each first conductive trace is electrically connected to the first contact portion of the corresponding terminal, and the other end portion of the each first conductive trace is configured to electrically connect to a circuit board.

Abstract: A mobile outlet apparatus and process for providing electrical current by means of a clamp-on outlet extender attached to an object and connected to a stationary source of electric current is provided. A description of several possible clamping systems for attaching the mobile outlet to an object is provided, as well as a description of different voltage conversion and outlet options on the mobile outlet. In one configuration the mobile outlet is particularly designed to provide a flat profile and to allow quick attachment and detachment by means of a ratchet system. The mobile outlet is also designed to allow attachment of various faceplates for purposes of decor matching and branding purposes.

Abstract: An electric connector accessory for a bundle of conductor wires, constituted by an accessory body (2) and by a nut (3). The nut is constituted by two half-nuts (15, 16) that are separated by an axial plane and that can be assembled together by clip-fastening, and the accessory body (2) is suitable for being applied laterally against the bundle of wires, and for being held by locking the nut (3) onto the connector.

Abstract: Loudspeaker clamps and assemblies are disclosed which include base and mounting clamps having respectively engageable electrical connectors, wherein the electrical connectors include distinct electrical contacts for audio signal transmission, ground connection, and optionally light signal transmission. In some cases, the structure of the base clamp may be rotatable relative to the structure of the mounting clamp when the electrical connectors are engaged. In some embodiments, the base and mounting clamps may each include an annular structure surrounding their respective electrical connectors, wherein one of the annular structures is nestable within the other encircling structure and the nestable structure includes an outer circumferential groove.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a concave connector substrate includes: a step of preparing a guide substrate having a guide/holding region that guides a plate-shaped connector to a connection position and a cut portion; a step of arranging and aligning two wiring substrates, each having wiring lines and through hole connection portions that are electrically connected to the wiring lines, with both surfaces of the guide substrate, and applying an adhesive to a predetermined region of the guide substrate to bond the wiring substrates to the guide substrate; a step of bending a portion of the wiring substrate toward the inside of the cut portion of the guide substrate and bringing the wiring lines disposed in the bent portion into pressure contact with the inside of the cut portion; and a step of removing a section inside the cut portion to form the guide/holding region.

Abstract: A power data housing includes a channel which receives electrical receptacle housings. The housings have side latch tabs which releasably lock receptacles to the receptacle housings. The receptacle housings are received within a continuum of the channel.

Abstract: A holding member for connecting an electric part to an electric circuit board. The holding member has a base section, a pair of first leg sections, and a second leg section. The base section has a plate-like shape. The pair of first leg sections includes respective spring sections and hook sections. The second leg section includes a control section. The pair of first leg sections configured to be inserted into a through hole in the electric circuit board.

Abstract: In the field of telecommunication and data transmission, a jack support structure for fixing a plurality of modular telecommunications jacks on a patch panel. The jack support structure has at least two parallel rows of jack cavities, and fixing means for fixing the jack support structure on a patch panel, characterized by the fixing means being positioned only between two adjacent rows.

Abstract: The invention relates to a contact means (100) for attaching an end of a cable (110). The contact means (100) has a casing (300) with an inner chamber (320) for receiving a section of the cable (110) in the region of the cable end, and a pull relief element (200, 201, 202, 203) which can be fastened to the casing (300) in the inner chamber (320), with a pull relief section (220, 221, 222, 223) and at least one contacting section (240, 241). The pull relief section (220, 221, 222, 223) is formed to fix a cable sheath (120) of the cable (110). The contacting section (240, 241) is formed to contact a shield (130) of the cable (110).

Abstract: An apparatus for dual acting strain relief is provided. In one embodiment, a strain relief apparatus comprises: a main body having a base member including a first surface and a second surface, and a cone member extending from the first surface of the base member, the cone member including an orifice that penetrates through the main body to the second surface; a primary clamp that secures to the main body and shaped to interface with the base member to form a first set of clamping surfaces where the orifice penetrates the second surface; and a secondary clamp having a tapered cavity therein that penetrates through the secondary clamp and is shaped to receive the cone member. A surface of the tapered cavity and a surface of the cone member form a second set of clamping surfaces. The second set of clamping surfaces provide an electrical path to the chassis.

Abstract: A connector and printed circuit board assembly includes a printed circuit board, a connector fixed on the printed circuit board, and a fixing board fixed on the connector, the fixing board defining a through hole, a connecting member fixed on the printed circuit board adjacent to the connector, a threaded retainer, and a threaded post securely connected with the connecting member. The threaded post passes through the through hole and seats the threaded retainer to lock the connector onto the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A guided missile/launcher test set reprogramming interface assembly J2 connector clamp includes a frame having an upper side, a lower side, and at least one aperture with a threaded portion that extends through the frame and is adapted to threadingly associate with threads on a connector. Rotational torque is transferred away from the frame and connector when a securing mechanism is actuated.

Abstract: A guided missile/launcher test set reprogramming interface assembly J2 connector clamp includes a frame having an upper side, a lower side, and at least one aperture with a threaded portion that extends through the frame and is adapted to threadingly associate with threads on a connector. Rotational torque is transferred away from the frame and connector when a securing mechanism is actuated.

Abstract: A junction box includes an outer box with a housing at a lower side thereof and a cavity above the housing, and a number of contacts retained on the housing. Each contact has a flat base portion, a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion at two ends thereof for connecting with a foil conductor of a photovoltaic module and a cable respectively. Each contact is formed with at least one side arm upwardly protruding into the cavity from one lateral side of the base portion.

Abstract: A connector and printed circuit board assembly includes a printed circuit board, a connector fixed on the printed circuit board, and a fixing board fixed on the connector, the fixing board defining a through hole, a connecting member fixed on the printed circuit board adjacent to the connector, a threaded retainer, and a threaded post securely connected with the connecting member. The threaded post passes through the through hole and seats the threaded retainer to lock the connector onto the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A retainer shell used to install in a mounting hole on a device panel designed to accommodate electrical connector from an end of a standard extension harness. The retainer shell is designed to lock securely in an opening of the said device panel without specialized tools to be required for such installation. The locking retainer shell is designed to have simple and reliable front panel push action installation and provide front panel interconnect to a mating cable assembly as example with the opposite mating gender.

Abstract: Active clamping of an electronic device such as a power strip to the edge of a desk, table, or board featuring at least one force-redirecting mechanism comprising one, two, four, or more moving parts and biasing mechanisms that bias the moving parts into contact with the edge, such that a frictional force increases a clamping force to resist removal of the device from the edge. Different embodiments feature a roller, a ramp, and springs, or cams and springs. In some embodiments, one or two arms project from a housing of the device, which define or form a void configured to engage the edge, and, in certain embodiments, one of the arms has a pivot mount and a release mechanism, or a rotatable knob and clamp. Various embodiments feature a housing containing electronic components such as surge suppression components, power receptacles, a cord, a status indicator, pins, and elastomeric surfaces.

Abstract: A socket structure, which can be applied to an electronic device, is disclosed. The socket structure comprises a socket body and a holder unit. The socket body further comprises two opposite ends to transport power, a first connecting device and a second connecting device; the holder unit further comprises a third connecting device and a fourth connecting device. The first connecting device is engaged with the third connecting device and the second connecting device is engaged with the fourth connecting device so that the socket structure is formed and the socket body can be secured to the electronic device.

Abstract: A board connector (10) has a housing (20) with a terminal holding portion (40) for holding terminals (30) in forward and backward directions and a receptacle extends forward from the terminal holding portion (40). Mount grooves (60) are formed in side walls (52) of the receptacle (50). Board fixing portions (70) are held in the mount grooves (60) within the thickness range of the side walls and are soldered to the upper surface of a printed board (P). Mounting portions (54) are formed in the side walls (52) and have open front ends. Restricting members (80) are formed separately from the mating connector and mountable within the thickness range of the side walls (52) forward of the board fixing portions (70). One end of each restricting member (54) engages lower surfaces (54A) of the mounting portions (54) and the other end engages the lower surface of the printed board (P).

Abstract: A connection and junction box for a photovoltaic solar module having flexible flat conductor bands protruding from the surface of the solar module, wherein the connection and junction box has an insertion mouth at its side in mounting state facing the solar module, for at least one of the flexible flat conductor bands of the solar module, as well as comprising a housing for attaching to the solar module, and a connection device for the flexible flat conductor band, positioned in the housing, the connection device has a deflection arm and an electrical contact clamp, which is actuated when attaching the box to the solar module for bending and contacting the flat conductor band.

Abstract: An expandable power and data center (300) is mounted to a work surface (332), and includes a front face surface (302). Extending outwardly from an aperture (338) within the face (302) are power receptacles (310) and data ports (312). A housing (322) extends rearwardly of the front face (302) and includes a bracket mount (340). The bracket mount (340) is formed by the rear portion (330) of the housing (322) having a central portion (348) intermediate a set of L-slots (342). The L-slots (342) releasably engage various configurations of mounting brackets (350, 390) for use in mounting the power and data center (300) to various types of surfaces.

Abstract: A mountable power strip includes: first and second arm sections each including a plurality of electrical receptacles; a coupling assembly configured to couple the arm sections together for rotational movement relative to each other about a rotational axis; and a ratcheting assembly configured to define degrees of relative rotational movement about the rotational axis between the arm sections. The coupling assembly includes a connecting member secured in fixed disposition to the first arm section that retains the arm sections together. The ratcheting assembly includes a release member retained on the connecting member that is axially slidable relative thereto. The release member includes teeth that engage teeth of the second arm section. A biasing element retained between the connecting member and the release member is configured to bias the release member toward the rim cap such that the teeth of the release member engage the teeth of the rim cap.

Abstract: An electrical connector (100) includes an insulative housing (1), a number of contacts (2) retained in the insulative housing (1), a metal shell (5) partially enclosing the insulative housing, a pair of board locks (3) and a pair of fasteners (4) for assembling the board locks (3) and the metal shell (5) onto the insulative housing. Each fastener (4) includes a resisting portion (41) abutting against the board lock and a rivet portion (43) extending through the metal shell. The rivet portion (43) is hollow to form a recess (431) therein and defines a plurality of notches (432) to separate the rivet portion (43) into several discontinuous parts which are riveted to abut against the metal shell.

Abstract: An electrical connector comprises a housing and a number of terminals residing in the housing. Each of terminals comprises a base portion, a contact portion extending from the base portion, and a retention portion rising from the base portion. The housing defines a number of terminal-mounting holes each with a receiving cavity and an engaging cavity. Along a longitudinal direction of the housing, the width of the receiving cavity is greater than the thickness of the retention portion and the width of the engaging cavity is less than the thickness of the retention portion.

Abstract: A “C” clamp that can be securely fastened vertically on to a counter top. The “C” clamp having a smaller clamp mounted horizontally to the upper area of the larger vertical clamp. The smaller horizontal clamp having a metal strap designed to fasten an appliance cord.

Abstract: The present invention is directed toward clamping apparatus and methods for holding an item to an electrically conductive structure. In one embodiment, the clamp includes a strap, a fastener, a cushion, and a conductive material. The strap provides the structural strength for holding the item. The fastener is coupled to the strap for securing the strap to the structure. The cushion is disposed within the strap to at least partially isolate the item from shock and vibration transmitted through the strap. The conductive material is held by the cushioning material at least at a portion of the interior surface of the cushioning material. The conductive material is electrically coupled to the strap.

Abstract: An electrical connectivity system capable of being mounted to an object in a variety of configurations includes a housing (110), a power cord (130), and a mounting bracket (120). The housing includes a first threaded aperture (151) at a first surface (111) of the housing, a second threaded aperture at a second surface (112) of the housing, and an electrical connection port (171) at a third surface (113) of the housing. The mounting bracket includes a first portion (121), a second portion (122) adjacent to and extending substantially perpendicularly away from the first portion, and a first aperture (127) in the first portion. The power cord is integral with the housing and is capable of delivering electric power to the electrical connection port.

Abstract: The invention relates to a fastening base for mounting an electrical device, particularly an electric sensor or proximity switch, having a reception opening for receiving a connecting piece of the electrical device and with a locking pivoted lever for fixing the connecting piece in the reception opening, the locking pivoted lever being pivotable into a locking position and an open position. The fastening base is characterized in that the locking pivoted lever has a projecting wedge and that the wedge is constructed for an at least partial positive engagement with a recess in the connecting piece when the locking pivoted lever is pivoted into the locking position.

Abstract: A workstation assembly including a worksurface having opposite sides and an electrical workstation module. The electrical workstation module includes a housing with a mounting surface adjacent one side of the worksurface, at least one modular electrical component carried by the housing, an adjustment element connected to the housing and a bracket connected with the adjustment element. The bracket has a compressive surface adjacent an other side of the worksurface and that faces the mounting surface. The compressive surface is movable in directions toward and away from the mounting surface using the adjustment element.

Abstract: A multi-function clip structure is disclosed and is suitable for use in connecting with a wireless adapter. The multi-function clip structure comprises a main body and a clipping member. After the multi-function clip structure is connected to the wireless adapter, the multi-function clip structure has the multiple functions for placing the wireless adapter steadily on a surface (desktop-type); securing the wireless adapter to a wall by clipping, attaching and hanging (wall-mount type) portable type: being securing the wireless adaptor to a user's belt (portable type); and securing the wireless adaptor to PC peripheral equipments (such as a LCD monitor of a notebook computer).

Abstract: A remainder electric power distributing device of a computer for distributing the remainder electric power supplied form the power supply of the computer to auxiliary electronic devices includes at least one power jack and a connecting means. The power jack is electrically connected to the power supply of the computer and has at least one connecting interface exposed on the computer, such that another auxiliary electronic devices disposed outside the computer are electrically connected to the power jack and further share the electric power supplied from the power supply. The connecting means is used for installing the power jack to the computer.

Abstract: A single locking member secures bus bars of different current ratings in the elongated support of a load center interior. The locking member has a lip on an outer end forming an inwardly facing locking surface that engages an outer edge of either size bus bar. A first outwardly facing locking surface formed by a first transverse groove in the locking member engages an inwardly facing abutment surface on a flange on the elongated support to secure the narrower bus bar in a lateral slot in the elongated support. The flange on the elongated support seats in a second groove in the locking member, spaced farther from the lip to secure a wider bus bar in the slot in the elongated support. The invention also embraces a load center interior incorporating the locking member.

Abstract: A work surface electrical power distribution system including a plurality of first housing portions each having a different visual indicator and an electrical power assembly. The electrical power assembly including at least one electrical power receptacle, a second housing portion removably mountable to a work surface, the at least one electrical power receptacle connected to the second housing portion and a selected one of the plurality of first housing portions removably attached to the second housing portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) comprises an insulative housing (3) with a front surface (302) and a rear surface (303) and a locker (4). The insulative housing defines a plurality of passageways (305) and channels (308). A plurality of contacts (6, 7) is secured in the passageways and channels. First, second and third projections (34, 36, 38) are configured in rows and parallel to the front and rear surfaces. The locker comprises an inner surface (44) being attached to the housing and a plurality of grooves (400, 402) depressed from the inner surface. Each groove defines a protrusion (404, 407). The protrusions are retained between the first and second rows of projections (34, 36) before the connector is mounted to a PCB (2), and moved to securely engage with the third row of projections (38) after the connector is mounted to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: An electrical connector (1) comprises an insulative housing (3) with a front surface (302) and a rear surface (303) and a locker (4). The insulative housing defines a plurality of passageways (305) and channels (308). A plurality of contacts (6, 7) is secured in the passageways and channels. First, second and third projections (34, 36, 38) are configured in rows and parallel to the front and rear surfaces. The locker comprises an inner surface (44) being attached to the housing and a plurality of grooves (400, 402) depressed from the inner surface. Each groove defines a protrusion (404, 407). The protrusions are retained between the first and second rows of projections (34, 36) before the connector is mounted to a PCB (2), and moved to securely engage with the third row of projections (38) after the connector is mounted to the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A multi-function clip is disclosed. The present application is suitable for use in connecting with the pocket-sized wireless universal serial bus (USB) adapter, but is not limited thereto, wherein the present application comprises a main body and a clipping member. After the multi-function clip is connected to the pocket-sized wireless USB adapter, the pocket-sized wireless USB adapter comprises the multi-functions of desktop type, wall-mount type, attaching type, and clipping type.