Abstract: A terminal connector head has a housing and a cover. The cover is removably mounted on the housing. The housing has an inner surface that has holes formed therein. The holes receive threaded inserts into which terminal screws are threaded. The holes are formed in pairs to provide for terminal strips. That is, two terminal screws are threaded into the threaded inserts in each pair of holes with a connecting link extending therebetween. The holes are located in the inner surface of the housing such that one or more of the threaded inserts in the holes will match holes or slots in a terminal block. The terminal block can then be mounted in the housing by using the threaded inserts which match up with the holes or slots in the terminal block. Illustratively, the terminal block has slots on either side. Each slot matches up with a threaded insert in one of the holes formed in the inner surface of the housing.

Abstract: A ship-open pressure type wiring terminal for electrical apparatus wherein a threaded hole in the terminal is disposed immediately adjacent and aligned with a clearance opening in a plastic housing part overlying the terminal. One or more thin plastic webs integral with the housing part project transversely into the clearance opening and are deflected into the threaded hole upon insertion of a screw through the clearance opening, the web or webs being compressed between associated threaded walls of the screw and terminal hole to provide frictional resistance to rotation of the screw.

Abstract: A distributor strip has a service side provided with terminal elements for incoming lines that are to be frequently changed. The terminal elements for the outgoing lines that are to be seldom changed are arranged at the rear side of the distributor strip. The terminal elements are continued in contact pairs that terminate in separate contacts. The contacts are arranged near the rear side and can be separated by a respective pin of a separating plug inserted from the service side.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connector bank for conductors, in particular of telecommunication and data systems, comprising a bank body 6 with at least one line of insulation displacement contacts 4 provided with contact slots 5 for the conductors 7.According to the invention, there is provided for connecting shielded cables 22 a shield connecting element 1 consisting of a U-shaped, bent sheet piece 2, the legs 3 of which are insertable into the contact slots 5 of two insulation displacement contact elements 4 and the base 17 of which is provided with a shield connecting contact 19 for connecting the shield cable 21 of the cables 22, the spacing of the legs 3 corresponding at least to twice the spacing of two adjacent insulation displacement contact elements 4.

Abstract: A telecommunications plug connector arrangement, comprising a connector, including a connector housing and a connector tongue. The connector supported by the connector housing and joined to the connector housing at a lower edge of the connector housing. The connector tongue has contact tracks. A connector/disconnector bank provided with parallel rows of clamping contact slots, each clamping contact slot including a contact element. A center row of plug openings with contact springs for receiving an assigned tongue with contact tracks is provided, the connector/disconnector bank being symmetrical about a longitudinal central axis. A projection connected to one side of the connector housing is provided, the projection extending beyond said lower edge of the connector housing.

Abstract: An apparatus for containment and alignment of wire terminations has a wire holder with a slidable retainer. The front of the wire holder has oval-shaped holes for partially receiving several oval-shaped wire terminations to be connected to electronic equipment, and for reducing rotational motion of the wire terminations. Smaller holes connected to the oval-shaped holes receive the wires, but prohibit further movement of the wire terminations into the wire holder so that wire terminations uniformly protrude from the wire holder. Slots at the back of the wire holder receive the wires, which wires are frictionally locked into place by the retainer.

Abstract: A coupler terminal unit for a speaker unit. The coupler terminal unit is connected to an attachment piece of a speaker frame by means of an eyelet. The coupler unit includes a housing portion and terminal pieces connected thereto. The eyelet is positioned at the housing portion.

Abstract: An electrical connector for use in a vehicular smart power multiplexing network is disclosed. Smart power connectors provide for connections between the power network and the various peripheral devices and components in a vehicle. The connector is comprised of two body portions which are electrically coupled when closed. The first body portion includes three connectors for electrical connection to the power network and the peripheral devices and components. The second body portion includes the smart power circuit and heat sink for dissipating heat generated by the power stage components. The smart power connector also has diagnostic capabilities for detecting device and component load failures.

Abstract: A base assembly for an open office partition panel. The base assembly is formed in sections, namely, end sections and a center section. An end section is fastened to and supported on each leg. The center section, which fastens to and is supported on the end sections, may be omitted when electrical wiring is not installed in the panel base. Each section is formed of a pair of elongated, channel-shaped housings which are fastened to each other back to back to form a housing section having a center dividing wall and open sides. A snap-in divider separates each channel-shaped housing of the panel base section into upper and lower wire conduits.

Abstract: A conductor connection assembly includes a U-shaped receptacle into which one can insert from above a screw-clamping assembly comprising a screw, a nut threadably connected with the screw, and a wire protection part in the form of a barrel spring or collar connected with the screw. On the nut, there are provided lateral protrusions adapted to fit within corresponding recesses provided in the side walls of the U-shaped receptacle. The screw clamping mechanism and the U-shaped receptacle are locked into position since the collar includes in the upper area thereof lateral shoulder projections which abut against the side edges of the side walls of the U-shaped receptacle upon activation of the screw to displace the clamping mechanism downwardly into the receptacle.

Abstract: A terminal block assembly comprising terminals in combination with associated signal indicators is disclosed. The assembly includes one or more rows of terminals and, associated with each row of terminals, a row of signal indicators. The signal indicator typically is a light emitting diode. Each indicator is located in proximity to one or a few terminals, to which it may be connected electrically. Each signal indicator displays the operational status of a load module connected to a terminal on the terminal block assembly. Operational status may include fault detection, output signal, input signalling, or the like. The placement of the signal indicator immediately adjacent to its respective terminal simplifies and speeds up identification and eliminates any question of improper identification of the load modules connected to the terminal blocks.

Abstract: An electric connection terminal is provided with a braked screw, in particular for a contactor apparatus. One end of the screw, which projects from the threaded hole in which it is engaged, comes into transverse contact with a resiliently deformable tongue forming part of a portion of the apparatus.

Abstract: The housing for an electrical device or control has a plurality of electric terminals, each having a base into which a screw is threaded with the screw head overlying the base to clamp a wire therebetween. Each base is recessed into the housing in a cavity having one side closed by a tab bent up from the base. The housing cavity and tab prevent lateral access to the space between the screw head and base except where permitted by a hole in the tab. The hole has an inverted teardrop shape and has its longitudinal axis tilted about 20.degree. so the larger end of the hole is further from the screw. The hole is positioned to the left of the screw (when viewed from outside the tab). As the screw is tightened the wire is forced down the tilted axis of the hole closer to the screw while friction between the screw head and the wire urges the wire further into the cavity. The base is provided with raised bumps or a recess. When the screw is tightened the wire is deformed against the bumps or into the recess.

Abstract: A laminar type telephone protector block of quick clip type including grounding means incorporated into the individual laminae, and a novel protector module of gas tube type communicating with said grounding means.

Abstract: An interconnection box is provided for use with a plurality of pairs of composite cables, the cables including a plurality of twisted pairs and shielding braid. The box includes a plurality of electroconductive support brackets mounted on the base, the brackets being insulated from the base, a pair of clamps mounted upon the bracket to receive the braid and hold it in electrical contact with the bracket, and a terminal block mounted on the bracket to interconnect the twisted pairs. This structure permits composite cables to be interconnected with a common shield for each pair of cables through the support bracket, and avoids ground currents between various of the pairs.

Abstract: A connecting strip or receiver has switch contacts formed between break contact flaps which are arranged at a distance or spacing from each other, two interconnecting housing parts define a plug-in channel for a switch or a test plug which makes an electrical connection.The break contact flaps are positioned at a defined distance between them by housing inner walls which also define a plug-in conneciton channel.

Abstract: A distribution frame having regions for mounting cross-connect connectors and multiple contact connectors. A cross-connect connector for mounting in the frame may be pre-assembled with conductor wires and a multiple contact connector.

Abstract: A station interface and protector apparatus for use on a telephone line pair includes a protector device having terminals connected from each line to a ground terminal, via a gas discharged tube and/or a protective air gap and includes an insulated cover which covers the protector device and is provided with a telephone receptacle (jack) to which the incoming telephone line pair is connected. A cable having a plurality of wires therein is terminated on one end with a cooperating telephone line plug disposed within the receptacle with the other end of the cable wires being connected to a plurality of terminals provided in the cover which is additionally adapted to receive the subscribers telephone line pairs.

Abstract: The invention relates to a distribution bank for communication cables in particular a house incoming distribution bank. The distribution bank includes several plug accommodation sections formed each by four conductor plug sockets, one earth plug socket, connecting elements and plug sockets and being provided with test portions for test plugs. In order to obtain a simple electrical connection between the plug accommodation sections, the connecting elements and the test positions, the plug accommodation sections, the plug sockets and the connecting elements are arranged in parallel rows. A row of the plug accommodation sections is arranged centrally, and one row each of test plug sockets and connecting elements are arranged on both sides of the central row of plug accommodation sections. Connecting plates extend to the parallel rows and are plugged into the distribution bank.

Abstract: The invention relates to a terminal strip or blocks in telecommunications, comprising a support plate with terminal elements for conductors to be plugged thereon and of a strip-like upper part to be snapped onto the support plate to create a relatively long terminal block without risk of addition of tolerance errors. The upper part is formed by several partial blocks, and the support plate has several receiving chambers arranged one behind the other for the partial blocks.

Abstract: A switch and terminal assembly has a casing with a plurality of walls defining a switch means accommodating chamber within the casing. A plurality of terminals are associated with the casing along one of the wall means, and at least some terminals have a pair of electrical connector sections arranged in row formation, respectively. One of the electrical connector sections extends only beyond the one wall, and the other of the electrical connector sections extends beyond both the one wall and another of the walls adjacent the one wall, respectively. A dynamoelectric machine is also disclosed.

Abstract: A connector bank for telecommunication devices is disclosed which includes a plastic housing with at least one series of connection contacts arranged in connection chambers to receive cable wires, in particular dropwire cable wires. A connector bank includes a series of contact elements for overvoltage suppressors formed in plug sockets. A second series of plug contact elements. The test plug sockets are arranged between two adjacent connection chambers for cable wires. By the arrangement according to the invention, the insertion of test plugs into the test plug sockets may be effected with a completely wired connector bank and under the protection of the overvoltage suppressors.

Abstract: The disclosed electrical connection apparatus includes an enclosure of electrical insulation having a cavity containing a screw-activated clamp for gripping a wire against a contact member, the screw being accessible for operation at the wire-entry side of the enclosure.

Abstract: A transformer terminal block molded from plastic is disclosed having a U-shaped skirt portion fitting in the gap between the coil and the core, to provide the required creepage distance at two adjacent corners of the coil, without the need for taping the corners. The described transformer has a new metallic terminal bay structure which facilitates the assembly of the transformer. The assembly is also facilitated by the described structure of the underside of the terminal base which simplifies the leading of magnetic wires from different windings, terminating on top of the coil, to the respective terminals. The invention presents a substantial simplification of the structure and manufacture of transformers having plastic molded terminal blocks.

Abstract: A terminal assembly for a quick-connect terminal for connecting electrical conductors to a bus bar of associated electric equipment comprises a conductor frame extending around the bus bar with a thread for a terminal screw surrounded by a U-shaped pressure piece guided in the electrical conductor connecting region by the terminal screw. The terminal assembly is inserted into a longitudinal channel of an insulating cover from the bottom and is snapped into the cover. Two stacked funnels are provided in the cover for insertion of two electrical conductors per terminal assembly. The bus bar of the equipment is inserted into the cover and the terminal assembly transversely to the direction of insertion of the terminal assembly. The cover is secured to the equipment in such a way that it locks the terminal assembly in place within the cover.

Abstract: Double-lug wiring assemblies are added to multipole electric circuit breaker load centers to allow for loop-feed connection between the load centers when employed within satellite power take-off facilities. The loop-feed arrangement results in a substantial savings in wire costs and installation time.

Abstract: This connection unit for telecommunication lines comprises a sequence of insulating connection boxes and protection boxes alternating side by side on a pair of common transverse supports. Each connection box comprises at least two rows of connection elements with one row disposed along one side of the box and oriented in the direction of the common supports and the other row disposed along the side opposite the first side. Each protection box supports aligned lightning arresters. The means interconnecting each connection box and the protection box associated therewith are provided in the vicinity of one of the two opposite sides of the connection box, and in the vicinity of the registering side of the protection box. The individual means for positioning and securing the connection boxes and the protection boxes on their common supports are identical, whereby it is possible to replace a protection box with a connection box.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments represent novel compact terminal blocks and novel compact side-by-side assemblies of an elongated terminal block, a wiring channel at one side, and an electric circuit structure at its opposite side. Current paths slant prominently in traversing the terminal block, including slanted end portions of wiring from the wiring channel and slanted conductors in the terminal block. Corner recesses in a first side of the terminal block admit the slanted end portions of wiring from the wiring channel. Corner recesses in the second side of the terminal block opposite the first side contain projecting terminals for plug-in connection to companion plug-in terminals of an electric circuit structure or for soldered connection to conductors of the electric circuit structure, or the second-side recesses (in another embodiment) admit slanted end portions of wiring from a second wiring channel to the terminal block's connecting devices.

Abstract: A single beam electrical contact includes an anti-rotation feature as well as a compliant portion for maintaining the contact securely within a housing.

Abstract: A dielectric protector (50) for an array of wire wrap posts (18) includes a transverse body section (52) having a like array of holes (56) therethrough corresponding to ends (22) of respective posts (18), with body section (52) just forwardly therefrom; holes (56) permit access to post ends (22) by test probes. Pairs of latch arms (70,80) extend to housing (12) from sides (72,82) of body section (52) having latching recesses (76,86) at outwardly deflectable free ends (74,84), which latch to latching projections (24,26) in channels (30,34) along sides (28,32) of housing (12). Gripping sections (78,88) extend in pairs outwardly of outer face (66) from integral hinge joints (90) joining latch arms (70,80) to body section (52) and are manually deflectable together to deflect free ends (74,84) outwardly and delatch post protector (50) from housing (12).

Abstract: A forward facing connectorized terminal block is provided which contains an array of wire wrap or insulation displacement terminals in a forward facing terminal field readily accessible for cross connection to the telecommunications wires. Connectorized cables from telecommunications equipment are plugged into mating connectors mounted on the terminal block and which are wired to the rear terminal portions of the terminal field. The terminal block is extremely compact and is easily attached and removed by a snap action mounting bracket.

Abstract: A carrier for electronic circuit boards that is configured for placement in a case of a telephone interface device. The carrier includes a backing member and at least two channels disposed at opposite ends thereof. A flange extends from each end of the backing member, whereby the carrier can be placed in the case of the interface device.

Abstract: An interface for connection between incoming telephone lines and the customers equipment has a base for mounting on a support surface, with terminals for connection of incoming telephone lines and one or more plug-in positions for plug-in modules. Protectors are positioned in the modules. Each module has a modular jack. An intermediate cover fits over and is attached to the base, covering also the modules but with one or more apertures for access to the jack or jacks. The conductors from the customers equipment either terminate in modular plugs which insert directly into the jacks or terminate in spade terminals which are connected to terminals on the intermediate cover. In the latter case, a short interconnect cable connects at one end to these terminals and at the other end has a modular plug for insertion into a jack. An outer cover extends over the intermediate cover and the modular jack or jacks.

Abstract: A telecommunications terminal block provides service wire terminations within cells that are electrically and physically isolated from other cells in the block, and from the environment, thereby effectively preventing corrosion and shorting by eliminating electrical bridging between tip and ring service wire circuits. Cell 21 in the dielectric terminal block body 10 contains a pair of spaced-apart contact surface members 32, 35 that are forced into compression engagement upon an inserted service wire end 26 by threaded advancement of a dielectric plug 13 situated within the cell. A conduit bore 12 in the block wall directs insertion of the stripped service wire 16 between the contact members prior to plug advancement, and a gasket member 38 extending across the annular space between the plug and the cell wall, with an optional cell-filling gel 47, ensures exclusion of the environment from the cell and isolation between tip and ring circuits.

Abstract: A telephone connection box is provided which has an inner lid and an outer lid. The inner lid is slidably and hingedly mounted within the box so that when the lid is opened it can be slid out of the way to permit repairs. One or more inverted L-shaped connection bases are slidably mounted within the box as is a surge protector. A minor connection base is separated from the inverted L-shaped connection base by a dividing wall which provides a seat for the inner lid. A peripheral rubber gasket is provided so that when the outer lid is closed the box will be sealed.

Abstract: A distribution frame comprising interconnect block modules for use in telecommunications is disclosed. The frame is front accessible for both wiring and test access. The structure incorporates a reversible wire guide to facilitate wiring of a module from either the right or left hand side of a particular mounting bracket. The individual modules incorporate an overload protector element which utilizes a printed circuit board as a primary contact structure. The individual modules also use split cylinder insulation displacement connectors which are readily accessible from the front of the module and terminate in spring fingers which make contact to the overload protector elements.

Abstract: The present invention relates to telephone network interface devices and includes a plug and a jack disposed in a block, the block being fitted within a housing. The location of the block within the housing and its manner of disposition protects the device from tampering and removal. The plug and jack are protected against the environment by a waterproof cover and resilient seals.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an improved telephone connector block having quick clip contact element holder elements which support the contact elements in a given plane. The contact holder elements are modified so that they extend a greater distance outwardly of the quick clip terminals which they support to incorporate a conductor retaining area into which the free end of a conductor may be moved to be retained until subsequently engaged by a tool which then moves the conductor into the quick clip contact element and a corresponding strain relief area disposed immediately adjacent thereto in the respective contact holder element.

Abstract: A wiring structure for a refrigeration apparatus having a plurality of electrical components. A plurality of multiple terminal connectors each receive at least two of selected leads from various ones of the electrical components and are received in a terminal block having a plurality of side-by-side, elongated connection stations. A plurality of electrically separated busses in the terminal block extend linearly between various ones of the stations. Use of the structure minimizes assembly labor and prevents wiring errors.

Abstract: The exemplary terminal block has pairs of wire fasteners distributed in two rows, and a circuit identifier bearing circuit labels corresponding to the pairs of wire fasteners; the circuit identifier is shiftable side-to-side on the terminal block so as to overlie a selected row of wire fasteners, the other row being accessible for operation.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for grounding an electronic module which is electrically interconnected with a terminal connecting block. The electronic module has a pin receiving port for electrically connecting a conductive pin thereto. A clip having a two-pronged clasp and a protruding conductive pin is attached to the electronic module with the protruding pin of the clip placed within the pin receiving port. A flat conductive strip is placed within the two-pronged clasp of the clip, wherein the clip electrically couples the electronic module with the conductive strap. The conductive strap is then electrically coupled to ground.

Abstract: A connection, in particular of the miniature type for providing oblique connections at angles which may be selected over a wide range of angles on request. Said connections serving to put a conductor wire (3) into electrical connection with a conductor strip (4) of an electrical apparatus by gripping the wire between a wire-gripping surface (41) provided on the strip and a corresponding parallel, internal, wire-gripping surface (10) of a cage (1) which surrounds the strip, said grip being provided by the action of a clamping screw (2) screwed into the cage and bearing against the opposite surface of the strip from its wire-gripping surface. The clamping screw is disposed obliquely relative to the wire-gripping surfaces and its end presses directly on said opposite surface (22); the cage (1) includes at least one lateral screw-backing element (11) in the vicinity of the end (21) of the screw where it is pressed against the strip.