Abstract: An electric motor can assist an engine at high conversion efficiency. A lower limit is set for the torque shared with an engine by the electric motor when the engine and the electric motor are operated together for traveling, and a hybrid ECU has an assistance control unit that implements control to a traveling mode in which the engine and the electric motor operate together, only when it is estimated that the torque shared with the engine by the electric motor is equal to or greater than the torque lower limit when the electric motor and the engine are operated together for traveling.

Abstract: Provided is a cable assembly backshell capable of three angular configurations: straight, 45°, and 90°. The backshell is designed to rotate at two joints that allow it to assume these three angular configurations. A locking mechanism is associated with the backshell which prevents unintended reconfigurations.

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: An extension cord comprising of at least two electrical conductors; a female electrical socket; and an anchor operably connected to the electrical conductors, the anchor including first and second members defining first and second voids, respectively, the first and second members having a first position wherein the first and second voids are substantially adjacent and a second position wherein the first and second voids are coplanar.

Abstract: A connector comprises an adapter housing coupled to a connector housing. An adapter insert has a first cavity formed therein. The first cavity is shaped to at least partially restrain motion in a first lateral axis of a flat cable placed therein. An apparatus for connecting a flat cable to an electrical connector comprises an adapter housing. An adapter insert has a first cavity shaped to at least partially restrain motion in a first lateral axis of a flat cable placed therein. An elastomer spring element is disposed in a second cavity in the adapter insert. The elastomer spring element imparts a squeeze on the flat cable at least partially restraining motion of the flat cable in a second lateral axis substantially orthogonal to the first lateral axis.

Abstract: An electrical appliance includes a mount configured to mount an appliance to a support structure a support cable configured to have a slack position and a slack position; an electrical wiring configured to provide an electrical connection between a power consuming portion of the appliance and an external source. An electrical appliance also includes an electrical connection providing power to the power consuming part of the appliance when the cable is in a slack position and the electrical connection is not configured to not provide an electrical connection to the power consuming part of the appliance when the cable is in the tension position. A method to cutting off power to an appliance is also described.

Abstract: A suspension lamp includes a switch box, a wire connection base, a plurality of connecting terminals, and a plurality of electric wires. The wire connection base includes a support seat, a cap, a spacer, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and a plurality of protective jackets. Thus, the operator only needs to mount each of the connecting terminals on a respective one of the protective jackets of the wire connection base so as to form an electrical connection state, so that the electric circuit of the suspension lamp is connected easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the operator mounting the electric circuit of the suspension lamp.

Abstract: A speaker mounting system includes a first bracket member for attachment to a support structure, a first pair of conductor contacts on the first bracket member for connection to a pair of speaker conductors, a second bracket member for attachment to a speaker and for detachably attaching to the first bracket member, and a second pair of conductor contacts on the second member for connection to the first pair of conductor contacts on the first bracket member and to pair of speaker conductors on the speaker.

Abstract: An accessory connector for a portable video game device includes strategically disposed detents adapted to engage screw holes and indents in the top edge and back side of the game device. A snap over feature in the upper portion allows the connector to snap over the front top edge of the game device and secure the connector to the top edge of the game device. The detents disposed along an intermediary portion of the connector eliminates lateral sliding of the connector when operable disposed on the game device.

Abstract: Cooperable female and male connectors are used to install and provide electrical connection to a downhole electrical unit such as an electrically driven pump. The female connector has a housing with a longitudinal passage, at a lower end portion of which longitudinally spaced circumferential contacts of a first set are exposed internally. A downhole assembly including the electrical unit is suspended from the female connector and is lowered into a well on a running tool. The downhole assembly is locked in position in the well, and the running tool is pulled from the well. Then a male connector is lowered into the well on an electric cable. The male connector has a second set of longitudinally spaced circumferential contacts, externally, adapted to engage corresponding contacts of the first set. The contacts of the male connector are connected to conductors of the electric cable.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combination of a light-emitting tubular device (25) and a support pillar (15) for retaining and electrically connecting the device, the light emitting device comprising a translucent outer sheath comprising braided filaments (8) and a light emitter (2) arranged within the tubular hollow body (1), the combination comprising retaining hooks (20, 36, 41) for retaining the device in the pillar, and power connectors (19, 26, 38, 43) for connecting the device and the pillar and providing power to the light emitter. The invention also relates to a light emitting device and a pillar for mounting the device with purposes of delimiting pedestrians walking areas, performing towing functions, rescuing activities, signaling.

Abstract: A connection between a ceiling fan and a lamp includes a bracket being a hollow conical member having an inner side formed with a projection, a notch extending through a side wall off said hollow conical member and two opposite recesses on an outer side of said hollow conical member, a pair of terminals made of insulation material and each provided at one end with a protrusion engaged with said circular hole and at another end with a conducting member extending into a bottom of said bracket, a suspending tube having a lower end for connecting to a lamp, a plug fitted inside said bracket, and two electrical wires extending upwardly out of an upper end of said suspending tube and then bent downwardly to go through said plug to contact respective conducting members of said terminals.

Abstract: A ceiling socket for ceiling lights includes a socket 25 and of a support piece 5, which is accommodated therein and has electrical clamping contacts. The support piece 5 is assigned a pivotably articulated suspension hook 6 which, in its use position, is folded out, pointing away from the ceiling, and, in its non-use position, is arranged with its suspension portion 14 parallel to the surface of the support piece 5. The suspension hook 6 has an anchoring piece 7 which is displaceably mounted in a guide 26 assigned to a fastening piece 27. In its non-use position, the anchoring piece 7 of the suspension hook 6 is arranged eccentrically in relation to the suspension position, which is arranged substantially centrically relative to the ceiling socket 1.

Abstract: A portable power distribution system for distributing electrical power under low light, emergency conditions is disclosed herein. The system generally comprises a plurality of power distribution cables, a plurality of power outlet blocks, each of which is connectable to one of the power distributing cables, wherein each block has at least one electrical receptacle on a first side, and a resilient, water-tight housing that is curved on a second side opposite to the first side and which includes a weight for gravity-biasing the receptacle away from a skyward, water-collecting orientation, and a plurality of connector assemblies, each of which has matable male and female connectors for interconnecting the power distribution cables and the power outlet blocks. Each of the male and female connectors has a resilient housing preferably integrally and solidly formed from an elastomeric material for forming a shock and water resistant covering around its conductive member.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for simultaneously electrically grounding and mechanical securing an electric device to an overhead support which comprises a generally downwardly depending downrod attached to the support; a coupling for engaging the lower end portion of the downrod to an upwardly extending hub with the mutually interfitting walls of the downrod end and the hub coupled in a male-female jointed configuration; a pair of openings in opposite sides of each of the interfitting walls, which openings are aligned; and a rod extending through the aligned openings, which rod has a head at one end in contact with the outer surface of the inner of the downrod and the hub and a thread portion opposite to the head for engaging an internal thread of the opposite opening in the outer of the downrod and hub. The apparatus ensures electrical grounding continuity and at the same time establishes a secure mounting configuration.

Abstract: Apparatus is disclosed for releaseably and mechanically attaching an electric-motor-driven device (22), such as a ceiling fan, to an overhead support, such as a ceiling (10).

Abstract: A retractable power center (100) for providing conveniently located electrical power source receptacles (170) is adapted to be mounted in a work surface (104) such as a desk top or similar article of furniture. The power center (100) is manually operable and includes a stationary upper housing (108) received within a slot (102) formed in the work surface, and a clamping arrangement (118, 128, 138) to secure the housing (108) to the work surface (104). In addition, a manually movable and slideable power carriage (150) is utilized to mount the receptacles (170). In response to manually exerted forces on the power carriage (150), the carriage can be extended upward into an open position. Relatively small bosses (180) extend laterally from lateral sides of the carriage (150) and provide a means to support the carriage (150) in its extended position, with the bosses (180) resting on the top portion of the housing (108).

Abstract: A connector mechanism for linking the ends of successive fluorescent fixtures includes a pair of plates defining the ends of the fixtures, one said plate including a projecting hook portion which extends through the other said plate. The hook poriton includes a cam surface inclined toward the first plate, the second plate including a slide having a locking shoulder positioned to engage the cam surface. A threaded connection to the slide enables the slide to be drawn along the cam surface and accordingly to clamp the end plates tightly against each other.