Abstract: The present invention relates to a thermal line (1) for transmitting an electrical signal to a module block (5) comprising a group of connections for electrical contact to be made by the thermal line (1), and to a system of module blocks. The thermal line (1) comprises a first core (2a) and a second core (3a), a first core insulation material (2b) and a second core insulation material (3b) and also an external insulation material (4), wherein the first core (2a) is sheathed at least once by the first core insulation material (2b) and forms a first line element (2), and the second core (3a) is sheathed at least once by the second core insulation material (3b) and/or is separately sheathed at least once by the external insulation material (4) and forms a second line element (3). Furthermore, the first line element (2) has a first outside diameter (D1) and the second line element (3) has a second outside diameter (D2), wherein the first outside diameter (D1) differs from the second outside diameter (D2).

Abstract: A quick release clamp assembly for use with a pole. The clamp has a clamp body, a connecting member extending between first and second ends of the clamp body, an actuator connected to one end of the connecting member. The other end of the connecting member is connected to one end of the clamp body by a resilient mount. Closing the actuator moves the two ends of the clamp body towards each other, exerting redial force on the pole.

Abstract: A connector connecting structure includes a connector that is electrically connected from outside and a connector receiving portion to which the connector is connected. The connector is made by assembling an electric wire including a conductor and an insulative sheath to an electric wire holder, and exposing the electric wire at a side to be connected to the connector receiving portion. The electric wire holder is provided with a camshaft, which is engageable to a lever to be assembled to the connector receiving portion, on side surfaces. The lever is provided with a cam groove in which the camshaft is slidably engaged and a rotation shaft which is rotatably assembled to the connector receiving portion, and is provided with an operating portion with which the lever is pressed down to assemble the rotation shafts to the connector receiving portion.

Abstract: A data center physical infrastructure management system has a cabinet having rack spaces and a sensor. A data communication system transmits signals to a management database. Personal or automated intervention is determined algorithmically by a data processor. A human interface for the data center management system is provided. Removable electronic assets contained in the rack spaces each have an identifier tag. An identifier tag reader is installed on the cabinet body. A door sensor provides a signal responsive to whether a cabinet door is closed, open, locked, or unlocked. Also, a secure contact arrangement has a base terminal formed of electrically conductive material, and first and second electrically conductive elements. A resilient non-conductive element is interposed between the first and second electrically conductive elements, and a compression element compresses the resilient non-conductive element to cause the first and second electrically conductive elements to communicate with one another.

Abstract: A conductive assembly having a conductive terminal, a conductive ribbon, and a clamp structure is disclosed. The clamp structure includes a base plate and a pair of jaws. The jaws extend respectively from two transverse sides of the base plate and form a V-shape opening being opposite to the base plate. An aperture is formed longitudinally in the center of the base plate, wherein the transverse width of the aperture is wider than the opening. The clamp structure stably and firmly holding the conductive terminal and the conductive ribbon.

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 pivoting electrical connector includes a base and housing. The base has a cavity and base partitions to receive at least two conductors. The housing is operative to pivotally connect to said base and is adapted to rotate about an axis of rotation to allow insertion of one or more conductors into said cavity and to twist the conductors into electrical contact when the housing is pivoted. The electrical connector is operative to twist one or more conductors safely within the housing.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an electrical connector with a first and a second sub-assembly. The first sub-assembly comprises a contact area for receiving a conductor end and for establishing an electrical contact with the received conductor end. The first sub-assembly further comprises a clamping device for clamping the conductor in the contact area. The second sub-assembly comprises a hollow body with a hollow space for receiving the contact area. The first and the second sub-assemblies are made as one piece and are configured to release the clamping device in the open state for manually clamping the conductor end, and to electrically insulate the contact area including the clamping device in the closed state.

Abstract: An electrical splice assembly includes a conductive bus plate having a plurality of male blades, an insulative housing having a forward portion retaining the bus plate and a rearward portion defining a terminal receiving tray, a plurality of female terminals disposed in the terminal receiving tray and attached to the male blades, and a cover integrally hingedly attached to the housing. The cover includes a lock bar that projects into the terminal receiving tray to retain the terminals in connection with the bus plate when the cover is in a closed position overlying the tray. The housing further includes an intermediate portion defining a plurality of spaced longitudinally extending cavities in communication with a space defined by the tray. At least a portion of each blade and a portion of each terminal extend into respective cavities.

Abstract: A contact (1) includes a first contact pin (2), a second contact pin (3) and a spring (4). The first contact pin includes a mating end (26), a body (23) having a first body portion (232) and a second body portion (231), a pair of ear portions (24) and a pair of first blocking portions (22). The first body portion has a thickness greater than that of the second body portion. The second contact pin includes a pair of second blocking portions (32), and a pair of resilient beams (33) slidable between a latched position and an unlatched position. The resilient beams are confined by the ear portions. The resilient beams clasp the first body portion in the latched position. The spring is compressible between the pair of first blocking portions and the pair of second blocking portions.

Abstract: The purpose of this invention is to connect electrical service wires from a main electrical feed 500 KCMIL cable to residential and commercial customers with #2 and #6 Service Cables. It will also expedite the restoration of Electric Service to the customer, by eliminating multiple Crab Joints.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a housing with a chamber and at least one wire receiving passageway for receiving two or more wires into the chamber. An engagement member is configured to be rotatable within the chamber. The engagement member is configured to fracture a portion of any insulating covering on each wire and complete electrical contact between the conductors of the two or more wires upon rotation of the engagement member.

Abstract: A contact finger (4) includes a connection member (5) and a contact member (6). The connection member is connected to one end of a cable, and the contact member (6) is utilised for contact with a corresponding contact member (6) on a second contact finger (4). A transverse, ridge-shaped portion (7) is provided at the front end portion of the contact member (6). A transverse depression (9) whose configuration is complementary to the ridge-shaped portion (7) is provided, and the ridge-shaped portion (7) is matchable therein on a corresponding contact finger. A contact device according to the present invention includes a contact finger in accordance with the above.

Abstract: A contact finger (4) includes a connection member (5) and a contact member (6). The connection member is connected to one end of a cable, while the contact member (6) is intended for contact with a corresponding contact member (6) on a second contact finger (4). A transverse, ridge-shaped portion is provided at the front end portion of the contact member (6). The contact member (6) is moreover provided with a series of grooves (10) for improved contact efficiency. A contact device according to the present invention includes a contact finger in accordance with the above.

Abstract: A wire connector which comprises first and second components that can be screwed together. Each component has a passageway which enables a wire to be passed through it from an entrance end to an exit end. Each component has an internal cavity into which the respective passageway opens. Each cavity is formed with wire entraining devices which drag around with them the free end portions of wires that have been passed through the passageways and cavities of one component and inserted into the cavities of the other component.

Abstract: An electrical connector has an elongated metal base portion, a releasable cable clamp at each opposite end of the base portion, and a connector block of electrical insulating material secured to the base portion between the cable clamps. The connector block has at least one passage therethrough extending from one end of the connector block to an opposite end thereof. A metal connector tube in each passage receives end portions of wires of two electrical cables to effect an electrical connection therebetween, each cable clamp being operable to clamp a respective cable to the connector.

Abstract: An electric motor having an integrally formed bonding apparatus that allows an installer to quickly and efficiently bond the electric motor to a bonding grid of a bonding area. A fastener having a head is inserted into an aperture of the housing of the electric motor such that a bonding conductor is captured between the housing and the head. The bonding conductor is electrically coupled to the housing via direct contact between the bonding conductor and the housing and/or via indirect contact through the fastener. An integrally formed surface of the housing prevents the bonding conductor from moving out from under the head.

Abstract: A ground joint connector is provided including at least one connector housing configured to receive and hold at least one terminal of at least one electric wire, and a holder formed from a high-conductivity resin. The holder has a plurality of connector holding portions, each configured to receive and hold the at least one connector housing. The ground joint connector further includes a ground terminal provided on an outer surface of the holder. Each terminal of each electric wire received and held by each connector housing contacts the holder so as to be grounded via the holder and the ground terminal.

Abstract: An electrically conductive lug for use with a meter socket for a watt-hour meter, which permits the meter to have integral line and load buses. The lug provides an electrical connection between the meter socket and each wire, and it provides mechanical support for the wire. Because the lug serves as both a supporting and a conducting device, the invention eliminates the need for separate wire connectors, bussing, molded insulative bus supports and/or additional connecting lugs. Therefore, the numerous parts previously susceptible to damage or failure under normal operation loads, were eliminated, making construction of the meter assembly more efficient.

Abstract: A cable holder is described that includes a connector holder that is configured to receive several cable connectors each of which are attached to a cable. The cable holder also includes one or more latch bars that are connected to the connector holder and configured to enable a user to interact with each latch bar so as to depress a tab on each of the cable connectors which enables the user to insert at the same time all of the cable connectors into a connector. Thereafter, the user can interact with each latch bar so as to depress a tab on each of the cable connectors which enables the user to remove at the same time all of the cable connectors from the connector.

Abstract: An electrical connector utilizing two elongated terminals each having dual contact blades extending laterally from an elongated support section forming a U-shaped cross section. A recess for each terminal is defined by the respective dual contact blades and support sections The first blade of the dual blades for the first terminal mates within the recess of the second terminal and the first blade of the dual blades for the second terminal mates within the recess of the first terminal. A laterally bisected S-shaped insert device engages electrically between the blades of the terminals. The insert device comprises a first and a second member each having a series of inward bent ribs for engaging the adjacent blades. The ribs extend in the same direction as the mating movement of the opposing terminal. An arrangement of tangs and prongs of each member hold and lock the insert device within the recesses by engaging the leading and trailing edges of the blades of each terminal.

Abstract: An electrical connector having a terminal blade that has two spaced legs between which a spring contact strip is received. An L-shaped tab extends from one leg to the other to lock the two legs together in a spaced relationship. The spring contact strip has locking tabs that are received in openings in the terminal blade to hold the contact strip in the blade. Lead in tabs and stops are provided on the contact strip to aid in assembly of the contact strip to the terminal blade.

Abstract: A connector for establishing an electrical connection with a wire includes a retention member and a contact pin. The retention member has a first surface and a second surface adapted to retain the wire therebetween. At least a portion of the contact pin is insertable into the wire. A method for establishing an electrical connection with a wire includes retaining the wire and inserting a contact pin into the wire.

Abstract: An electrical connector for joining conductors is formed by a male plug half and a female receptacle half. Bus strips are positioned on the end of the plug and/or in the bottom of the female receptacle. Stripped wires are inserted into each end of the connector and pass through the bus strips and into the opposite half. Rotation of the male plug along a "quick connect" path bends the conductors tightly against the bus strips and clamps the wires between the bus strips.

Abstract: A connector having a first tubular body and a second cupped body for coaxially embracing the first body. One end section of a cable is fitted through the first body and the stripped conductor section of the cable is then folded back against the outer surface of the first body. The cupped second body is then pushed axially over the tubular first body and the bare conductor end-parts resting thereon, so as to clamp the bare conductor end-parts between the outer mantle surface of the first body and the inner mantle surface of the second body.

Abstract: The electrical connector includes a male element traveling within a female element, the male element having a cantilevered C-clamp arm opposing a C-clamp element formed on the female element. A spacer includes a planar surface with a passageway through which at least a portion of the male and female elements pass thereby slidably interlocking the male and female element to each other. The spacer further includes a wire spacer which travels between the clamp arms and separates the conductors to be clamped. Ledges are formed on the male and female elements to limit travel of the male element with respect to the female element and to limit travel of the spacer with respect to the male element. A bolt passing through the female element and threadably engaging the male element secures the male element to the female element so that the clamp arms clamp conductors as separated by the wire spacer.

Abstract: An electrical wedge connector having a shell, a wedge assembly, seals and cushions. The wedge assembly has a dielectric frame and electrically conductive bars. The seals are mounted around the outer ends of the bars. The cushions are positioned between the conductors and the shell. When the wedge connector connects the two conductors the bars electrically connect the conductors in a sealed electrical connection.

Abstract: An electrical terminal connection is made by interconnecting two identical terminals having U-shaped blades. In the past, electrical connections have typically been made by inserting a blade terminal into a receptacle terminal. One embodiment of the inventive connection includes a terminal having a spring contact strip with a plurality twisted contact louvers within each U-shaped blade. Another embodiment of the inventive connection includes a terminal having a U-shaped blade with corrugated sides. Both embodiments increase the contact area while reducing the engagement force necessary to mate the terminals.

Abstract: A toggle connector for connecting the conductors of two or more wires includes a base and two interconnected leaves which may be forced into an over-toggle position to clamp the conductors to each other.

Abstract: A connector (10) for an electrical distribution system includes an internal member or wedge (12) received within an external member (11) having an inherent resiliency. The external member (11) has a pair of end portions (15, 16), each of which has an opening (17, 18) to receive a respective wire (13, 14), and the wires (13, 14) are clamped mechanically between the side edges of the internal member or wedge (12) and the respective end portions (15, 16) of the external member (11). No special tool is required, either for the initial installation or subsequent disassembly for repair or replacement, and the inherent resiliency of the external member (11) accommodates any material creepage or dimensional instability in the wire material due to line current variations or adverse weather conditions, particularly where aluminum wires are used.

Abstract: A wedge connector of the type having a C-shaped member defining wire-receiving channels and a wedge member arranged to be forced between the wires thereby securing the wires electrically and mechanically together. Raised, pointed projections are provided in the inner surface of each channel, these projections biting into the wires to increase the required pull-out force. A slot is provided in the wedge and in the fully engaged position of the connector pieces the slot is exposed adjacent an end of the C-member. This allows insertion of a flat screwdriver which can be backed against the end of the C-member to pry the wedge loose.

Abstract: A fluid cooled conductor including a wire rope or braid having ferrules forged on both ends thereof, said ferrules having a channel formed in the periphery thereof to provide a channel for fluid passage between the wire rope or braid and a terminal crimped to the ferrule. The terminal has a fluid passage communicating with the passage in the ferrule. A rubber hose is clamped between terminals in a water tight fashion, thereby providing a continuous fluid passage beginning with the fluid passage in the terminal, continuing about the periphery of the wire rope or braid, and terminating in the fluid passage on a terminal connected to the other end of the wire rope or braid. A method of making the fluid cooled connector is disclosed which includes placing the ferrule about one or both ends of a wire rope or braid, squeezing the ferrule with sufficient pressure to forge it onto the wire rope or braid, and pressing a fluid carrying channel in the ferrule after it is forged onto the end of the cable.

Abstract: An electrode assembly for use in medical applications including an electrode having a conductor, a lead wire, and a connector. The wire is attached to the conductor with the connector. The connector includes two portions which snap together, and one or both portions have a corrugated wire contacting surface. The wire is held in electrical contact with the conductor between the first and second portions of the connector.

Abstract: An apparatus for securely clamping items having various shapes and sizes for placing items into direct electrical contact, the apparatus including a reference member, a receiving cavity therein and having a pair of mounting flanges extending outward therefrom. A worm gear member, rotatably mounted on the reference member is meshed with a pivoting member, having a gear portion, a contoured engaging surface and a hooking tab. Rotation of the worm gear member selectively pivots the pivoting member away from the reference member.

Abstract: A bus bar tab connector which electrically and mechanically connects an electrically conductive tab extending from a bus bar to an electrically conductive tab from an external source is presented. In accordance with the present invention, the conductive tabs are slidably received into the bus bar connector and held together by either a spring force or a cammed shaft. The tabs are both easily connected and separated by the connector, requiring no special tools for connecting or separation. The bus bar connector of the present invention does not cause a decrease in current carrying capacity.

Abstract: A high voltage electrical connector for quickly connecting two stripped back electrical conductors including a plastic enclosure, a tubular glass insulator in the enclosure, a metal liner in the glass insulator, and first and second metal connectors telescopically positioned inside of the liner. Each of the connectors includes a longitudinal opening in the middle, and a longitudinal channel on the outside for receiving a bent back stripped electrical conductor. The liner includes first and second inwardly biased electrical contacts engaging the conductors in the longitudinal channels. Rotational alignment between the connectors and the liner align the biased electrical contacts with the longitudinal channels.

Abstract: An electrical brain-contact device and device for connecting a plurality of lead wires with individual conductors. The lead wires extend to a terminal mount and to an array of terminals; a conductor support holds an array of the individual conductors; and a connector block with a first space and an array of second spaces serves to join the conductors to the terminals, preferably by a biasing means. The first space receives the terminal mount and the array of second spaces receives the conductor array. The block may be single or have a plurality of sub-blocks attached end-to-end allowing the block to be sized to accept any number of terminals and conductors. Each block or sub-block is preferably a non-conductive one-piece member.

Abstract: A blast-hardened electrical connector for securing and maintaining electrical conductors in electrical contact. The device includes a housing having a chamber positioned near its mid portion. A plurality of conduits extend between the exterior of the housing and the chamber, each pair of conduits forming a passage within which an electrical conductor is slideably secured. Each passage passes through the chamber so that electrical conductors are brought into contact within the chamber. The chamber is configurated such that the conductors are maintained in electrical contact, even during conditions when the conductors are caused to slide axially within their respective passageways. The exterior of the connector and the conductor insulation adjacent to the exterior of the connector, are potted with an epoxy material to fix the position of insulation with respect to the connnector, and to increase structural integrity for the connector assembly.