Abstract: Cable protecting device protects cables extending over a feature on a pipe surface. The feature is a known length outside the pipeline circumference and has a first and second end surface. The device has a length in the direction of the pipeline longer than the feature and includes a channel for enclosing the cable and a recess in the inner surface for containing at least a part of the feature. The ends of the device at least partially cover the corresponding parts of the feature ends. The length of the recess corresponds essentially to the length of the feature. Each end of the recesses is provided with engaging means adapted to engage with the corresponding end surfaces of the feature. The protecting device is made in one piece, including a flexible spring section in the section extending over the recess, between the first and second ends of the device.

Abstract: A spacer device includes an elongate spacing member extending a longitudinal axis for securing to electrical transmission lines, and has a minimum thickness dm. At least one thickened portion having a thickness Tt and length dt is positioned intermediate along the spacing member to form at least two column lengths Lc separated by the at least one thickened portion. Each column length Lc has a portion with the minimum thickness dm. The thickness Tt and length dt of the at least one thickened portion can be at least two times the minimum thickness dm to form at least one end support for the at least two column lengths Lc, such the at least two column lengths Lc behave as separate Euler type columns for producing increased Euler buckling strength with a minimal increase in weight.

Abstract: An assembly is provided for a connector of an electrical wiring device having a base with a plurality of electrical terminals having a connecting screw. The assembly includes a plurality of terminal connector with a base extending from the first end and having a screw hole for coupling to one of the electrical terminals by a connecting screw. The leg has a screw hole receiving a coupling screw for electrically connecting a wire to the terminal connector and the terminal of the electrical wiring device. A clamping member receives the coupling screw for clamping the wire between the leg and clamping member. A cover encloses the terminal connectors and includes one or more apertures directing a wire through the cover to the terminal connector assembly to clamp the wire in place Access openings are provided in a wall of the cover to access the coupling screws for clamping wires to the terminal connector assembly.

Abstract: A fiber optic external shield connector for grounding a fiber optic cable. The external shield connector is irreversibly mounted to the fiber optic cable using traditional tools. Prongs on the inside of the shield connector puncture the outer non-conductive sheath of the fiber optic cable. The external shield connector is compatible with fiber optics cables having different diameters. The prongs are arranged to complement the geometry of the fiber optic cables for the specific application. The prongs contact an inner conductive sheath of the cable and connect the conductive sheath electrically to an outside ground. This engagement does not expose the internal portions of the fiber optic cable to outside elements such as moisture.

Abstract: A cable positioning device and a charger using the cable positioning device is disclosed to include a cable positioning device mounted in a mounting structure inside the charger to secure a cable. The cable positioning device includes a polygonal column that can be forced by an external pressure to deform non-elastically and to further tightly fit the cable, having at least one surface thereof abutted against an inner wall of the mounting structure in the axial direction of the cable to prevent displacement of the cable positioning device and the internal electric wires of the cable due to accidental twisting of the external part of the cable, improving the cable installation efficiency.

Abstract: A terminal including a cage comprising a counter-support wall; a yoke including a supporting wall delimiting with said counter-support wall a first clamping location, laid out so as to allow the introduction of at least one first conducting element; and a front wall; a clamping member; where the clamping member delimits with the supporting wall of the yoke a second clamping location; and the front wall of the yoke is provided with a lumen laid out so as to allow introduction into the second clamping location of at least one second conducting element along a second direction parallel to the first direction.

Abstract: An electrical connector is provided. The electrical connector includes a first mounting portion. The electrical connector further includes a first clamping portion coupled to the first mounting portion. The first clamping portion has a first coupling tab and a second coupling tab. The first and second coupling tabs define a first gap. The first and second coupling tabs are configured to form an electrical connection with the first busbar in the first gap.

Abstract: Electrical connectors and associated methods for coupling to a first busbar extending in a first direction to a second busbar extending in a second direction are disclosed. A connector has a first mounting portion including a receiving portion configured to receive an end portion of the first busbar. A clamping portion is coupled to the receiving portion and configured to extend over the first busbar. The clamping portion is configured to impart a clamping force in a third direction toward the second busbar when the second busbar is disposed between the clamping portion and the first busbar. The connector also includes a second mounting portion coupled to the clamping portion, the second mounting portion arranged to be coupled to the first busbar to fixedly hold the second busbar between the clamping portion and the first busbar and to electrically couple the second busbar to the first busbar.

Abstract: A terminal including a cage comprising a counter-support wall; a yoke including a supporting wall delimiting with said counter-support wall a first clamping location, laid out so as to allow the introduction of at least one first conducting element; and a front wall; a clamping member; where the clamping member delimits with the supporting wall of the yoke a second clamping location; and the front wall of the yoke is provided with a lumen laid out so as to allow introduction into the second clamping location of at least one second conducting element along a second direction parallel to the first direction.

Abstract: A contact-making unit including a holding unit and a screw with a head and a shank. The holding unit includes a connection part-holding section into which at least one connection part can be inserted, and a screw-holding section into which the screw is inserted in a longitudinal direction of the holding unit in such a way that the screw is held captively in the screw-holding section in the longitudinal direction but in a rotatable fashion, and in that a connection part which is inserted into the connection part-holding section can make electrical contact with the inserted screw. A radially protruding bearing section is formed on the head of the screw, and the screw-holding section has a shoulder section which axially supports the bearing section on the holding unit.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding arrangement for at least two electrical connection elements, such as cable lugs, for example, which each have an electrical connection section and a line section, with a base part and a cover part, which can be connected to the base part to form the holding device, the connection sections being inserted axially one on top of the other in the holding device and being fixed axially, and the line sections extending in the radial direction from radial openings of the holding device, the radial openings being designed in such a way that the connection sections cannot be withdrawn from the radial openings, in addition an axial opening being formed on the base part and/or the cover part, via which axial opening electrical contact can be made with at least one connection section of the inserted connection sections, the holding device having centering means for centering the connection sections in the holding device, and the centering means acting on the outer circumference of the co

Abstract: The invention relates to a contact-making arrangement for establishing an electrical contact, having a nut which has an internally threaded section, and having a holding part for holding captive the nut and at least one connecting part such as a cable lug, with the nut having a collar section which projects radially beyond a base body of the nut, with the holding part having a holding section for the nut, into which the nut can be inserted in a first axial direction, and with the holding part having first latching means which are designed to engage behind the collar section of a nut which has been inserted into the nut holding section.

Abstract: A grounding clamp for securing a grounding cable to a tray having a number of spaced apart longitudinal and transverse members includes a body portion having a bottom portion and inner and outer end portions projecting from the bottom portion. The inner end portion includes at least two finger-like members projecting from the bottom portion for engaging at least one transverse member between the finger-like members. A portion of the body portion includes a cavity defined by the bottom portion, the inner end portion, and the outer end portion for receiving at least one longitudinal member therein. The cavity further receives the grounding cable. The outer end portion includes a threaded opening therethrough. The grounding claim further includes a threaded bolt that is received in the threaded opening in the outer end portion for securing the grounding cable to the at least one longitudinal member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a holding arrangement for at least two electrical connection elements, such as cable lugs, for example, which each have an electrical connection section and a line section, with a base part and a cover part, which can be connected to the base part to form the holding device, the connection sections being inserted axially one on top of the other in the holding device and being fixed axially, and the line sections extending in the radial direction from radial openings of the holding device, the radial openings being designed in such a way that the connection sections cannot be withdrawn from the radial openings, in addition an axial opening being formed on the base part and/or the cover part, via which axial opening electrical contact can be made with at least one connection section of the inserted connection sections, the holding device having centering means for centering the connection sections in the holding device, and the centering means acting on the outer circumference of the co

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a submersible electrical set-screw connector. The submersible electrical set-screw connector includes a connector body section and a first sealing member. The connector body section includes a first opening and a second opening. The first opening is substantially perpendicular to the second opening. The first opening is adapted to receive a portion of an electrical conductor. The first sealing member is removably connected to the submersible electrical set-screw connector. The sealing member is adapted to receive the electrical conductor. The sealing member includes an outer cylindrical surface and an inner cylindrical surface. The outer cylindrical surface includes a first centerline axis. The inner cylindrical surface includes a second centerline axis. The first centerline axis is offset from the second centerline axis.

Abstract: Electrical connection terminal has a connection terminal housing formed of an insulating material, at least one conductor connection element located in the connection terminal housing for connecting at least one external conductor, and at least one contact element which is electrically connected to the conductor connection element. The connection terminal housing has at least one conductor insertion opening for inserting a conductor to be connected and at least one actuation opening for actuating the at least one conductor connection element. The conductor insertion openings are surrounded by a peripheral wall which projects beyond a housing surface in which the conductor insertion openings are formed, and the actuation openings are surrounded by a peripheral wall which projects beyond a housing surface in which the actuation openings are formed. An electrical terminal having pin contacts can be assembled with another similar electrical terminal or a base body having U-shaped or tulip-type contacts.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an electrical connector set-screw. The electrical connector set-screw includes a body part and a head part. The body part includes a threaded section and a channel. The threaded section extends between a first end and an opposite second end of the body part. The channel extends through a portion of the body part. The channel is spaced from the first end and the second end of the body part The head part is connected to the body part. The head part includes a top section and an integral locking section. The top section is configured to be received by a tool. The integral locking section extends through the channel.

Abstract: Terminal block comprising a body having, formed internally, a chamber for housing a clamp for retaining the ends of electric cables or wire, which can be operated by an operating mechanism, at least two openings for introducing said wires, at least one opening for access to the operating mechanism, the clamp consisting of at least two jaws which are situated opposite each other in the direction (Z-Z) transverse to the longitudinal direction of the electric wires and respectively comprising at least one base and at least one pair of lugs which are discontinuous in the longitudinal direction (X-X) so as to define respective seats suitable for engagement in the vertical direction (Z-Z) with corresponding lugs of the other jaw and each of the lugs having a cross-section substantially in the form of an isosceles triangle.

Abstract: A protective cover for securely housing at least one fastened electrical connector therein is provided. The protective cover comprises a top section and a bottom section moveably connected to one another, with the cover having a plurality of portals therein for receiving a plurality of electrical conductors therethrough. The bottom section of the cover comprises a top surface having a recess in a portion therein leading down into a connection compartment which comprises a connection area. The connection area is provided with one or more orifices therein, with an accompanying channel for each of the one or more orifices extending down within the connection area. The one or more orifices with the accompanying channel are adapted to receive and securely house a lower portion of at least one fastener of the at least one fastened connector therein.

Abstract: The present invention provides a secure connection between first and second high capacity electrical terminals. A bolt unit extends through the first and second terminals and supports one side of the first terminal. A connection nut joined with the bolt unit supports a side of the second terminal remote from the first terminal. The side of the first terminal supported by the bolt unit has a surface including a first series of concavities and convexities. The side of the bolt unit in contact with the first terminal includes a second series of concavities and convexities engaged with the first series thereof. Therefore, it is difficult to pivot the joint created between the high capacity electric terminals. The bolt unit also includes a fixing bar that is pivotally supported by the shaft. The fixing bar can be rotated into a locking position to exert a compressive force on the joint.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a parallelepiped-shaped block made of electrically conductive material. The block has conductor channels extending into the body from a first surface and set-screw channels extending into the block from a second surface, there being at least one set-screw channel associated with each conductor channel. Each set-screw channel intersects its associated conductor channel. Each conductor channel has a conductor receiving section and an adapter receiving section, the adapter receiving section located between the conductor receiving section and the associated set-screw channel. The connector has an elongated adapter for each conductor channel, the adapter generally sized and shaped to fit in the adapter receiving section in the conductor channel.

Abstract: A robotic tool changer for the transfer of a secondary current across a master module and a tool module capable of being mated together. In one embodiment, the electrical contacts on the two modules, comprising a pair of contacts with a flat plate for electrical contact and a vertical connector tab for connection to a cable, are generally the same size and shape and are interchangeable. Both sets of contacts are slideably mounted on their respective modules, and can be moved laterally relative to each other to alter the size of a gap formed between the connector tabs, to fit a variety of kickless cable terminals. The contacts on the master module may connect directly to a kickless cable terminal, and are thus cooled by a water cooling system of the kickless cable. The contacts on the tool module may connect to a pair of shunt cables. The tool module contacts are moveable from a retracted to an extended position relative to the tool module, and are biased towards the extended position by springs.

Abstract: A fastening arrangement comprises a screw (14) to be used as a weld screw for the arrangement of at least one cable terminal (20) with a cable holder (21). The screw (14) has a base portion (15) which is polygonal in cross section with an outer rim (16), and with a plastic part (1) which cooperates with the screw (14) and of which the lower portion (2) has an aperture (3) with an inner rim (4) adapted to the outer rim (16) of the base portion (15) and of which the upper portion (5) has recesses (6a, 6b, 6c, 6d, 6e, 6f) limited by pegs (7a, 7b; 7b, 7c; 7c, 7d; 7d, 7e; 7e, 7f; 7f, 7a) with an orifice (8) for receiving the cable holder (21). At least one peg (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f) two adjacent pegs (7a, 7b; 7b, 7c; 7c, 7d; 7d, 7e; 7e, 7f; 7f, 7a) has at least one web (9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, 9f) which extends to the adjacent peg (7a, 7b, 7c, 7d, 7e, 7f) and partially limits the orifice (8).

Abstract: A ground clamp for clamping to a cable shield to provide a ground connection employs a yoke member having a U-shaped yoke section, a rigid ground section and a strain relief section. The yoke member is molded as an integral unit, eliminating all machining/stamping operations from its manufacture. A relatively inexpensive zinc alloy is used in the manufacture of the yoke member, eliminating the use of relatively expensive bronze and copper. A keeper has a driver which threadably engages thread surfaces at the interior side of the yoke legs. The keeper has a clamp jaw which may be compressively engaged against a cable shield received in an aperture defined by the yoke. Electrical tape, tie-wraps, or similar devices mechanically connect the strain relief section of the yoke member to the cable outer jacket to relieve strain on the cable conductive sheath.

Abstract: A ground clamp for clamping to a cable shield to provide a ground connection employs a U-shaped yoke. A keeper has a driver which threadably engages thread surfaces at the interior side of the yoke legs. The keeper has a clamp jaw which may be compressively engaged against a cable shield received in an aperture defined by the yoke. A surface of the clamp jaw and a surface of the driver have complementary radially extending projections and grooves, respectively. The projections are received by the grooves when the clamp jaw engages the cable shield to resist relative movement between the driver and the clamp jaw. The yoke then connects to a common ground point via a flexible ground wire connection. A protective shoe may be inserted between the cable conductors and the clamp jaw to prevent crushing of the connectors.

Abstract: A ground clamp for clamping to a cable shield to provide a round connection employs a U-shaped yoke. A keeper has a driver which threadably engages thread surfaces at the interior side of the yoke legs. The keeper has a clamp jaw which may be compressively engaged against a cable shield received in an aperture defined by the yoke. The yoke connects to a common ground point via a ground connector member. The ground connector member has a grounding portion which may comprise a flexible ground connector or a rigid conductive plate. A bracing portion of the ground connector member is connected to the grounding portion by a ramp portion which projects laterally towards the cable. The bracing portion includes two arms which project laterally from a center connector portion. The connector portion and arms define a horseshoe-shaped stress relief clamp which may be crimped into engagement with the cable to mechanically connect the ground clamp with the cable outer jacket.

Abstract: A ground clamp for clamping to a cable shield to provide a ground connection employs a U-shaped yoke. A keeper has a driver which threadably engages thread surfaces at the interior side of the yoke legs. The keeper has a clamp jaw which may be compressively engaged against a cable shield received in an aperture defined by the yoke. A surface of the clamp jaw and a surface of the driver have complementary radially extending projections and grooves, respectively. The projections are received by the grooves when the clamp jaw engages the cable shield to resist relative movement between the driver and the clamp jaw. The yoke then connects to a common ground point via a flexible ground wire connection. A protective shoe may be inserted between the cable conductors and the clamp jaw to prevent crushing of the connectors.

Abstract: A cable connector includes a base and two upstanding posts, each carrying a cable retention arm spaced above and parallel to the base. The arms extend in opposite directions, flanking a cable entry slot. The connector is place on a cable with the cable in the entry slot, and the connector is then moved ninety degrees to locate the cable in a cable retention path extending beneath the arms. A clamp plate is moved from the base toward the arms to clamp the cable against the arms. Applications for the connector include a spacer for power distribution cables and splicing two cables together.

Abstract: A ground clamp for clamping to a cable shield to provide a ground connection employs a U-shaped yoke. A keeper threadably engages thread surfaces at the interior side of the yoke legs. The keeper has a clamp jaw which may be compressively engaged against a cable shield received in an aperture defined by the yoke. The yoke then connects to a common ground point via a flexible ground wire connection.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector for coupling together at least two electrical conductors in electrically conductive relationship to each other. The connector has an elongate hollow tubular conductive sleeve in which the conductors are inserted to be coupled. At least one radial aperture extends through the sleeve, and a fastening means extends through the aperture for fastening the conductors in the hollow tubular sleeve by pressing the conductors against the interior surface of the sleeve. An electrically insulative coating covering substantially the entire exterior surface of the sleeve eliminates the potential for electrical shock.

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: A wire connector for ground wires employs a pair of jaw members adapted for clamping to an I-beam. A head assembly includes a threaded shaft for securing the jaw members in clamped relationship. A bifurcated slot extends through the head assembly. The slot is selectively dimensioned to receive a ground wire which is secured in fixed position by a set screw.

Abstract: A ground adapter is disclosed which comprises an electrically conductive metal body having a threaded cylindrical end portion of a size fitting a threaded opening in the wall of an object to be grounded. The metal body has a transversely extending hole at the end portion opposite the threaded end. A small longitudinally extending threaded hole is provided in the end wall of the metal body and intersects the transverse hole for the ground wire. A screw member is positioned in the threaded hole and movable into and out of the transverse hole for anchoring a ground wire in place. In a second embodiment, the transverse hole may be threaded and the longitudinal hole made smooth to receive an a ground wire extending therein. Other embodiments include auxiliary connections for securing a metal bonding ribbon in place as well as a grounding wire. One such embodiment clamps a metal bonding ribbon around a pipe or conduit for grounding.