Adjustable Angular Joint Between Separate Connectors Or Conductor Securing Means Patents (Class 439/777)
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Patent number: 11973300Abstract: A switch cabinet includes an electric component, e.g. a power converter, having at least three cable connection elements. Each of the cable connection elements has an electric contact area capable of being contacted by a cable lug, and an assembly area. The cable connection element is fastenable at the assembly area to a body of the electric component and is connected to the body of the electric component at the assembly area. The electric contact area and the assembly area are arranged on the cable connection element in such a way that a plane of the electric contact area and a plane of the assembly area intersect at a positioning angle.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Volker Müller
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Patent number: 10998849Abstract: In an example, the solar tracker has a clamp assembly configured to pivot a torque tube. In an example, the assembly has a support structure configured as a frame having configured by a first and second anchoring region. In an example, the support structure is configured from a thickness of metal material. In an example, the support structure is configured in an upright manner, and has a major plane region. In an example, the assembly has a pivot device configured on the support structure, a torque tube suspending on the pivot device and aligned within an opening of the support, and configured to be normal to the plane region. In an example, the torque tube is configured on the pivot device to move about an arc in a first direction or in a second direction such that the first direction is in a direction opposite to the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2018Date of Patent: May 4, 2021Assignee: NEXTRACKER INC.Inventor: Alexander W. Au
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Patent number: 9316142Abstract: A spark ignition engine capable of fixing an ignition coil case even in a small engine includes an intake manifold 9 attached to a cylinder head 1, a coil case attachment stay 10 attached to the intake manifold 9, a cylinder portion through hole 12 formed on a board 11 of the coil case attachment stay 10, and a coil case attaching portion 13 provided in an upper part of the board 11. A flexible cylinder portion is caused to penetrate through a cylinder portion through hole, a tongue piece 15 is caused to protrude from a coil case peripheral wall 14 of an ignition coil case 7. The tongue piece 15 is mounted on the coil case attaching portion 13 and the coil case peripheral wall 14 is caused to abut on an edge portion 16 of the coil case attaching portion 13.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: KUBOTA CorporationInventors: Hiroshi Inoue, Masaharu Ohno, Yutaka Teruumi, Hiroyuki Tsuda
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Patent number: 9257759Abstract: A connection structure connects a plate-like terminal main body (11) on the ground terminal fitting (10) in surface contact with a grounding member (20) that has female screw holes (41, 42) and a receiving portion (23). A wire connecting portion (12) on the ground terminal fitting (10) is connected to a wire (60). A lock (13) on the terminal main body (11) engages the receiving portion (23) and is on an axis line extension (70) of the wire (60). Mounting holes (151, 152) formed on the terminal main body (11) and aligned with the female screw holes (41, 42) by locking the lock (13) to the receiving portion (23). The ground terminal fitting (10) is connected to the grounding member (20) by screwing bolts (51, 52) inserted through the mounting holes (151, 152) into the female screw holes (41, 42).Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: February 9, 2016Assignee: Sumitomo Wiring Systems, Ltd.Inventor: Takashi Nobukuni
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Patent number: 8740657Abstract: An electrical system includes an electrical device mounted within an electrical enclosure. A electrical cable is coupled to an electrical junction of the electrical device via a cable lug, the cable lug having at least two lug holes. A lug pad attaches the cable lug to the electrical device and has at least two pad holes. Each of the pad holes is aligned with a respective one of the lug holes, and at least one of the lug holes and the pad holes is a slotted hole for permitting angular adjustable positioning of the cable lug relative to the lug pad.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2012Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Eldridge R. Byron, Matthew A. Williford
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Patent number: 8641459Abstract: An example power adaptor is provided. In one aspect, the power adaptor may include a brick and a cable. The brick may further an actuator mechanism configured to allow detachment and attachment of a removable outlet attachment.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2012Date of Patent: February 4, 2014Assignee: Google Inc.Inventors: Yoshimichi Matsuoka, Jeffrey Hayashida
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Publication number: 20120164894Abstract: An electrical connector with a base and a lug rotationally coupled to the base with a bolt having an integral compression washer. The lug and the base have complementary gear faces. A set screw in the lug has a threaded shaft and a head with a projecting hexagonal configuration. The lug can be rotated so as to receive a relatively large gauge wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 2, 2012Publication date: June 28, 2012Applicant: ROTATIONAL LUG TECHNOLOGIESInventors: David Bauer, Ron Farber
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Publication number: 20110256783Abstract: An electrical connector with a base and a lug rotationally coupled to the base with a bolt having an integral compression washer. The lug and the base have complementary gear faces. A set screw in the lug has a threaded shaft and a head with a projecting hexagonal configuration. The lug can be rotated so as to receive a relatively large gauge wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: ROTATIONAL LUG TECHNOLOGIESInventors: David Bauer, Ron Farber
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Patent number: 7906729Abstract: A repositionable insulator housing for an angle connector formed from first and second housing sections that are joined together. Each housing section has an exterior surface and a base portion that includes an end wall, a pair of opposing side walls and a back wall. Each of the end walls and pairs of opposing side walls extend from the back walls to form open sides and open ends of the housing sections. When the two housing sections are joined together, the base sections form an enclosure with a pair of apertures in opposing walls. The two housing sections enclose an angle connector so that the open sides correspond and the first open ends form an opening in the housing. The pair of apertures are aligned and adapted to receive an elongated metal rod and the opening in the housing is adapted to receive a conductor.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2008Date of Patent: March 15, 2011Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventors: George B. Robertson, Richard Von Rotz, Michael Pratt
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Patent number: 7780488Abstract: The present invention relates generally to connectors for terminating and connecting electrical wires and cables. More particularly, the connector of the present invention permits ease of connection at any angle, with regard to the electrical wire or cable equal to that of heavy gauge. Termination of an electrical wire is provided in the present invention using a connector assembly including a barrel connector, a terminal lug connector, and a flexible cable. The terminal lug connector and the barrel connector mechanically and electrically engage the electrical wire. The flexible cable mechanically and electrically connects the barrel connector to the terminal lug connector and permits angular movement between the barrel connector and the terminal lug connector.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2009Date of Patent: August 24, 2010Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventor: George Braxton Robertson
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Publication number: 20100102658Abstract: The invention provides a joint (1) for joining a first electrical conductor to a second electrical conductor. The joint comprises an assembly member (3), an adapting member (2), an indentation (5a), an elastically deformable multipoint connection member (4), and an assembly structure (7, 8, 5b, 9). The assembly member is electrically conductive and comprises at least a first seat (5) and has a fastening structure (5b) forming part of the assembly structure. The adapting member comprises a first portion being attachable to the first seat and a second portion being attachable to an end portion of the first electrical conductor. The first portion comprises a compliant structure forming part of the assembly structure and being cooperative with the fastening structure to facilitate fixing of the adapting member to the assembly member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2008Publication date: April 29, 2010Applicant: VESTAS WIND SYSTEMS A/SInventor: Viggo Kofod Christoffersen
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Publication number: 20090311920Abstract: The present invention relates generally to connectors for terminating and connecting electrical wires and cables. More particularly, the connector of the present invention permits ease of connection at any angle, with regard to the electrical wire or cable equal to that of heavy gauge. Termination of an electrical wire is provided in the present invention using a connector assembly including a barrel connector, a terminal lug connector, and a flexible cable. The terminal lug connector and the barrel connector mechanically and electrically engage the electrical wire. The flexible cable mechanically and electrically connects the barrel connector to the terminal lug connector and permits angular movement between the barrel connector and the terminal lug connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: THOMAS & BETTS INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventor: George Braxton Robertson
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Patent number: 7488213Abstract: A fuse holder assembly for a vehicle generally includes an insulator configured for supporting a circuit lead terminal and insulating the circuit lead terminal from a bus bar. The insulator includes a fuse receiver, wherein the fuse receiver is configured to releasably receive a fuse.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: February 10, 2009Assignee: PACCAR Inc.Inventor: Lew Plummer
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Patent number: 7081027Abstract: A multi-tap electrical connector assembly that includes a plurality of connectors having a body with an aperture extending therethrough and either a male pin or a compression fitting and an elongated metal rod having a longitudinal axis. The metal rod is inserted through the apertures and electrically contacts the connectors to form an electrically conductive path from the metal rod to the male pins or the compression fittings. The connectors can rotate 360 degrees around the longitudinal axis of the metal rod while maintaining electrical conductivity between the rod and connectors and the male pins and compression fittings can be connected to wires or cables from #8 AWG to 3000 kcmil in size.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventor: Jerry Allen Woodward
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Patent number: 6984148Abstract: An electrical connector apparatus includes an electrically insulating base, and a conductor extending through the base. The conductor may include a first electrical terminal located on a first side of the base and a second electrical terminal located on a second side of the base. The apparatus further includes at least three spaced apart guides on the first side of the base, all of the spaced apart guides being adjacent the first electrical terminal and being operable to guide a wire terminated to the first electrical terminal to extend in any direction between two adjacent guides. A cover may be applied to the electrical connector, the cover including a housing including joined rigid wall portions configured to extend about a perimeter and over a top of an electrical terminal, at least one of the wall portions having a conductor opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2004Date of Patent: January 10, 2006Assignee: Xantrex Technology Inc.Inventors: Amar Kant Nanda, Mossadiq Umedaly
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Patent number: 6945814Abstract: A multi-position electrical connector for a robotic tool changer includes a bracket mountable to a robotic tool changer master or tool module, a coupling interface in a fixed position with respect to the bracket, and a cable interface moveable to a plurality of positions with respect to the bracket. Both the coupling interface and the cable interface include a plurality of electrical contacts, which are electrically connected. In one embodiment, the cable interface is disposed at substantially 90 degrees to the coupling interface, and is rotatable about an axis of the coupling interface. The cable interface may be fixed in one of a plurality of positions around the coupling interface. In one embodiment, a selected position is fixed by mating a retention member on one of the cable interface and the bracket, with a recess on the other of the cable interface and the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2003Date of Patent: September 20, 2005Assignee: ATI Industrial Automation, Inc.Inventors: James Snape, Robert Little
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Patent number: 5281761Abstract: A grounding clamp for permitting the grounding of an electrical cable provided with a 2-hole compression connector allowing the grounding of this cable to a metallic pipe. A mechanical clamp provided with a saddle portion and one or more U-bolts is mounted to the pipe. The mechanical clamp is provided with a mounting pad onto which the compression conductor is also mounted. A connection system is provided between the mounting pad and the compression lug allowing the electrical cable to be angled at different directions with respect to the metallic pipe.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 1992Date of Patent: January 25, 1994Assignee: Burndy CorporationInventors: Kenneth Woo, H. Thomas Nelson
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Patent number: 5195912Abstract: An electrical connector for forming an electrical connection to a pair of electrical terminals comprises first and second electrical connection members each having an eyelet formed with an arcuate, terminal-receiving slot. The connection members are held in fixed relative positions by either mounting them on, or moulding them into, an electrically insulating disc, or by clamping them by means of a clamping bar. In the connected condition of the connector the arcuate, terminal-receiving slots formed in the eyelets span at least opposite quadrants of a circle passing through the electrical terminals.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 1992Date of Patent: March 23, 1993Assignee: Lucas IndustriesInventor: Edward R. Lintott
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Patent number: 5188544Abstract: A terminal for an electrical conductor, the terminal including a metal disc having a hole in its center along with a plurality of detents formed in the metal disc. The detents are configured to be received in nesting relationship with corresponding detents on adjacent terminals when the terminals are stacked with the holes in alignment. A bolt is passed through the holes to secure the terminals together. The nested detents restrict the terminals against rotational movement.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 1991Date of Patent: February 23, 1993Inventor: Tsuyoshi Mukai