The present disclosure provides polymer composite helical anchors/piles comprising a polymer composite shaft and at least one polymer composite helical plate extending laterally from the polymer composite shaft.
A system for collecting information related to an electrical switch. The system including a first switch, a second switch, and an external device. The external device is configured to receive the first and second signals corresponding to the first and second switches. Wherein the external device is located remotely from the first switch and the second switch.
Power switch assemblies are provided herein each having a power switch enclosure including a box portion and a cover portion removably attachable to the box portion, a power switch installed in a box cavity and having a plurality of terminals, a handle shaft extending through a wall of the cover, and a monitor circuit including a circuit board attached to the cover, monitor circuitry formed on the circuit board, and a plurality of connectors installed on the circuit board, wherein the connectors are configured, upon attachment of the cover to the box, without manual disconnection or reconnection of wires, to electrically interact with a terminal of the power switch for electrical communication between the power switch and the monitor circuitry, and wherein the connectors are configured, without manual disconnection or reconnection of wires, to terminate the electrical interactions upon removal of the cover from the box.
Disclosed is a cover for a utility vault and a method for making such covers. The cover is formed from fiberglass reinforcement layers, a low-density core, and a polymer mix matrix. The reinforcement layers include a bottom reinforcement layer, one or more edge reinforcement layers, and a top reinforcement layer. A first portion of the edge reinforcement layer overlaps a portion of the bottom reinforcement layer and a second portion of the edge reinforcement layer overlaps a portion of the top reinforcement layer. The core is positioned between the top and bottom reinforcement layers. The reinforcement layers are formed from fiberglass fabric and may include fiberglass layers whose fibers are oriented quadraxially. The polymer mix impregnates the fabric layers, encases the core, and binds the components together. The polymer matrix includes a thermoset polymer resin.
E02D 29/14 - Covers for manholes or the like; Frames for covers
B29C 70/48 - Shaping or impregnating by compression for producing articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles using matched moulds, e.g. for deforming sheet moulding compounds [SMC] or prepregs and impregnating the reinforcements in the closed mould, e.g. resin transfer moulding [RTM]
B29C 70/54 - Component parts, details or accessories; Auxiliary operations
B32B 3/08 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by features of form at particular places, e.g. in edge regions characterised by added members at particular parts
B32B 3/12 - Layered products essentially comprising a layer with external or internal discontinuities or unevennesses, or a layer of non-planar form; Layered products essentially having particular features of form characterised by a discontinuous layer, i.e. apertured or formed of separate pieces of material characterised by a layer of regularly-arranged cells whether integral or formed individually or by conjunction of separate strips, e.g. honeycomb structure
B32B 5/02 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments
B32B 5/12 - Layered products characterised by the non-homogeneity or physical structure of a layer characterised by structural features of a layer comprising fibres or filaments characterised by the relative arrangement of fibres or filaments of adjacent layers
B32B 9/04 - Layered products essentially comprising a particular substance not covered by groups comprising such substance as the main or only constituent of a layer, next to another layer of a specific substance
B32B 15/14 - Layered products essentially comprising metal next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 21/10 - Next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/12 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin next to a fibrous or filamentary layer
B32B 27/20 - Layered products essentially comprising synthetic resin characterised by the use of special additives using fillers, pigments, thixotroping agents
Power switch assemblies are provided herein each having a power switch enclosure including a box portion and a cover portion removably attachable to the box portion, a power switch installed in a box cavity and having a plurality of terminals, a handle shaft extending through a wall of the cover, and a monitor circuit including a circuit board attached to the cover, monitor circuitry formed on the circuit board, and a plurality of connectors installed on the circuit board, wherein the connectors are configured, upon attachment of the cover to the box, without manual disconnection or reconnection of wires, to electrically interact with a terminal of the power switch for electrical communication between the power switch and the monitor circuitry, and wherein the connectors are configured, without manual disconnection or reconnection of wires, to terminate the electrical interactions upon removal of the cover from the box.
H01H 9/54 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switching device and for which no provision exists elsewhere
H01H 19/02 - Switches operated by an operating part which is rotatable about a longitudinal axis thereof and which is acted upon directly by a solid body external to the switch, e.g. by a hand - Details
A device may include a housing including a face plate. A device may include a plurality of sensing cores each configured to receive a current flow through a center cavity, the current flow defining a current flow direction through the center cavity, wherein the current flow direction is parallel to the face plate.
H01H 71/58 - Manual reset mechanisms actuated by push-button, pull-knob, or slide
H01H 83/04 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by earth fault currents with testing means for indicating the ability of the switch or relay to function properly
H01R 13/71 - Contact members of coupling parts operating as switch
The present disclosure provides polymer composite helical anchors/piles comprising a polymer composite shaft and at least one polymer composite helical plate extending laterally from the polymer composite shaft.
A tool for stripping a cable is provided that includes a first housing section having a first blade, a second housing section having a second blade, and a first beam secured to the housing sections. The housing sections are movable between a load/unload position and a strip position. The blades, when in the load/unload position, are spaced from one another by a distance that is larger than an outer diameter of the cable. The blades, when in the strip position, are spaced from one another by a first dimension (D1) that is substantially equal to an outer diameter of a conductor of the cable. The first beam is positioned with respect to the blades to define a travel limiter to the cable such that an end of the cable in contact with a surface of the first beam is a predefined first length (L1) from the first and second blades.
H02G 1/12 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for removing insulation or armouring from cables, e.g. from the end thereof
11) that is substantially equal to an outer diameter of a conductor of the cable. The first beam is positioned with respect to the blades to define a travel limiter to the cable such that an end of the cable in contact with a surface of the first beam is a predefined first length (L1) from the first and second blades.
A hanger for securing electrical cabling to a structure, the hanger including a cable holding portion provided at a distal end of the hanger for holding one or more cables to be secured, a hook-like portion provided at a proximal end portion of the hanger for securing to the structure and a locking clip-like portion provided intermediate of the cable holding portion and the hook-like portion for clipping the hanger to and securing the hanger to the structure.
F16L 3/06 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing with supports for wires
F16L 3/24 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special member for attachment to profiled girders
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
A hanger for securing electrical cabling to a structure, the hanger including a cable holding portion provided at a distal end of the hanger for holding one or more cables to be secured, a hook-like portion provided at a proximal end portion of the hanger for securing to the structure and a locking clip-like portion provided intermediate of the cable holding portion and the hook-like portion for clipping the hanger to and securing the hanger to the structure.
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Outdoor in-ground post featuring enclosures for mounting weatherproof electrical receptacles and outlets to provide plug-in access for outdoor power needs
An electrical connector includes a clamp body having a substantially C-shaped configuration defining an interior cavity. A wedge is configured to be inserted into the clamp body. The wedge has a wedge body defining a conductor channel and a plurality of fins extending from the wedge body into the conductor channel. The plurality of fins is oriented to pierce an insulation layer of a conductor when the wedge is inserted into a clamp body.
H01R 4/2412 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having teeth, prongs, pins or needles penetrating the insulation actuated by insulated cams or wedges
H01R 4/2495 - Insulation penetration combined with permanent deformation of the contact member, e.g. crimping
A hitch mount (100) for a hoist including a main member (102) having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to couple with a vehicle hitch, a hoist mounting bracket (110) at the distal end of the main member, a pulley (130) mounted on the main member between the proximal end and the distal end, and a rope lock (150) mounted on the main member between the pulley and the distal end.
B66D 3/10 - Applications of braking or detent devices
H02G 1/08 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for laying cables, e.g. laying apparatus on vehicle through tubing or conduit, e.g. rod or draw wire for pushing or pulling
The ignition system holds a quantity of a reaction mixture in a hopper. The hopper is closed at the bottom by a movable gate. When the gate is opened, powder falls from the hopper, though a passage, and through an ignition chamber. High voltage electrodes are provided in the ignition chamber. As the powder falls through the ignition chamber, the electrodes are energized, generating an electrical arc. The arc ignites the falling powder. The ignited powder falls from the bottom of the chamber and into the reaction chamber of an exothermic mold, where the ignited powder initiates a thermite reaction that generates molten metal to form an exothermic weld.
A hitch mount for a hoist including a main member having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end configured to couple with a vehicle hitch, a hoist mounting bracket at the distal end of the main member, a pulley mounted on the main member between the proximal end and the distal end, and a rope lock mounted on the main member between the pulley and the distal end.
A charging system includes a first charging portion and a second charging portion. The first charging portion includes at least one first connector and at least one first interface for charging a connected device. The first charging portion is configured to receive electrical current from a power source. The second charging portion includes at least one second connector and at least one second interface for charging a connected device. The at least one first connector is removably coupled to the at least one second connector, thereby removably coupling the second charging portion to the first charging portion to facilitate transmission of electrical current between the first charging portion and the second charging portion.
A floor mount stand that is connectable to an electrical box includes a frame connectable to the electrical box to support the electrical box on a floor and a brace that is removably connected to the frame. The brace is connectable to the frame to extend to the adjacent vertical studs.
Enclosure cover assemblies for use with direct burial enclosures are provided. The enclosure cover assembly includes a frame that is secured to the enclosure and a cover separately secured to the frame. The frame and cover are made of metal while the enclosure is made of a high strength material.
A compact swing arm assembly is provided that has a mounting pad, a base, and an extension. The extension is secured to the base at a slot so that the extension pivots with respect to the base about a pin through the slot and translates along the slot between a stowed position and a deployed position. The slot has a first end proximate the mounting pad and a second end remote from the mounting pad. The base has a first tab and a second tab. The extension, when stowed, is positioned with the pin in the slot proximate the second end and a first side of the extension is against the first tab at a stowed point of contact. The extension, when deployed, is positioned with the pin proximate the first end and the first side abutting the first and second tabs at two deployed points of contact.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
A floor mount stand that is connectable to an electrical box includes a frame connectable to the electrical box to support the electrical box on a floor and a brace that is removably connected to the frame. The brace is connectable to the frame to extend to the adjacent vertical studs.
A terminal for an electrical device having a feature to receive an auxiliary connection, the terminal including a cavity including an opening for receiving a first wire, and a terminal device positioned at least partially in the cavity, the terminal device including a distal portion extending external to the cavity, wherein the distal portion of the terminal device is configured to receive a connector of a second wire.
A cable gland including an entry component including an inner surface with an abutment, a backnut removably attachable to the entry component, a cavity extending through the entry component and the backnut, and a grounding device configured to rest against the abutment, the grounding device including a rim, an inner edge, and a plurality of fingers extending inward and downward from the inner edge, wherein the grounding device is comprised of a conductive material, such as spring steel.
H02G 3/06 - Joints for connecting lengths of protective tubing to each other or to casings, e.g. to distribution box; Ensuring electrical continuity in the joint
An electrical component hanger for securing at least one electrical component to a structure, the electrical component hanger including at least one connector portion for securing the electrical component hanger to a structure and a pair of electrical component receiving portions extending from the at least one connector portion for receiving at least one electrical component to be secured.
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
F16L 3/06 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing with supports for wires
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
F16G 11/14 - Devices or coupling-pieces designed for easy formation of adjustable loops, e.g. choker hooks; Hooks or eyes with integral parts designed to facilitate quick attachment to cables or ropes at any point, e.g. by forming loops
F21V 17/16 - Fastening of component parts of lighting devices, e.g. shades, globes, refractors, reflectors, filters, screens, grids or protective cages characterised by specific fastening means or way of fastening by deformation of parts of the lighting device; Snap action mounting
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
An electrical component hanger for securing at least one electrical component to a structure, the electrical component hanger including at least one connector portion for securing the electrical component hanger to a structure and a pair of electrical component receiving portions extending from the at least one connector portion for receiving at least one electrical component to be secured.
H02G 3/04 - Protective tubing or conduits, e.g. cable ladders or cable troughs
F16L 3/06 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing with supports for wires
F16L 3/12 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
F16L 3/24 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets with special member for attachment to profiled girders
F16L 3/23 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets specially adapted for supporting a number of parallel pipes at intervals for a bundle of pipes or a plurality of pipes placed side by side in contact with each other
F16L 3/127 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing and extending away from the attachment surface
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
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Electrical wiring devices for use with electric cabling and power connection applications, namely, electrical receptacles, electrical plugs, electrical connectors, and electrical switches; electronic controls for motors; electric fan speed controls; occupancy sensors, namely, electronic devices which detect the presence of occupants and control the lighting system accordingly; electrical inlets; electrical switches, namely, motor disconnects; electrical outlets, namely, GFCI and AFCI outlets; electrical receptacles featuring USB ports; electrical wiring system components for the power industry, namely, electrical cables, receptacles, and electrical tees and pass thru connectors; solar panel combiner boxes being junction boxes which protect and boost open-circuit voltage; electrical connectors, namely, pin and sleeve connectors
The present disclosure provides improved electrical box and conduit support plates that allow for central mounting of an electrical box to a support plate and mounting of electrical conduits for suspended installations in various orientations. The support plate includes a body having a plurality of built-in offsets, a plurality of built-in hanger tabs, and a plurality of clip mounting apertures that may be arranged as pairs. Each built-in offset preferably has two side walls extending from the body and a mounting arm between the side walls. Each mounting arm includes a plurality of clamp mounting apertures used to attach a conduit clamp to the mounting arm. Each of the plurality of built-in hanger tabs are preferably bendable relative to the body. Box and conduit support kits that includes a body and a plurality of hanger clips are also provided.
An electrical set screw connector system is provided. The system includes a connector body and a bit. The connector body has a set screw and a pressure limitation for mechanically and electrically securing a conductor cable therein. The pressure limitation corresponds to a torque limit applied to the set screw. The bit has a torque limiting region that separates a body mating portion from a tool mating portion. The body mating portion operatively mates with the set screw, while the tool mating portion operatively mates with a tool. The torque limiting region shears at the torque limit.
An electrical set screw connector system is provided. The system includes a connector body and a bit. The connector body has a set screw and a pressure limitation for mechanically and electrically securing a conductor cable therein. The pressure limitation corresponds to a torque limit applied to the set screw. The bit has a torque limiting region that separates a body mating portion from a tool mating portion. The body mating portion operatively mates with the set screw, while the tool mating portion operatively mates with a tool. The torque limiting region shears at the torque limit.
Various embodiments described herein are directed to luminaire components that prevent flame transmission from the inside of a luminaire to the outside of a luminaire. In certain aspects, the luminaire can be used in an environment containing flammable gas, for example, in specialized lab work or testing applications. This application discusses components that can be used to prevent flame transmission from the inside of a luminaire to the outside of a luminaire, thereby yielding a flame encapsulating luminaire. Accordingly, the components and assemblies described herein can be safely integrated with systems that operate in the presence of flammable gas.
F21V 25/12 - Flameproof or explosion-proof arrangements
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
F21V 29/85 - Protecting lighting devices from thermal damage; Cooling or heating arrangements specially adapted for lighting devices or systems characterised by the material
A method including may storing, in a memory, a rate profile of a power grid, the rate profile providing a mapping between a plurality of rates. The method further including generating, using an electronic processor and based on the rate profile, a charging profile. The method further including charging, using a charging controller of a charger coupled to the electronic processor, based on the charging profile.
H02J 13/00 - Circuit arrangements for providing remote indication of network conditions, e.g. an instantaneous record of the open or closed condition of each circuitbreaker in the network; Circuit arrangements for providing remote control of switching means in a power distribution network, e.g. switching in and out of current consumers by using a pulse code signal carried by the network
B60L 53/64 - Optimising energy costs, e.g. responding to electricity rates
B60L 58/12 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries responding to state of charge [SoC]
B60L 55/00 - Arrangements for supplying energy stored within a vehicle to a power network, i.e. vehicle-to-grid [V2G] arrangements
B60L 53/63 - Monitoring or controlling charging stations in response to network capacity
B60L 53/67 - Controlling two or more charging stations
B60L 53/66 - Data transfer between charging stations and vehicles
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
H02J 3/14 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks for adjusting voltage in ac networks by changing a characteristic of the network load by switching loads on to, or off from, network, e.g. progressively balanced loading
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 3/00 - Circuit arrangements for ac mains or ac distribution networks
H02J 3/32 - Arrangements for balancing the load in a network by storage of energy using batteries with converting means
A cable clip including a pair of clamp members, a pair of extension members, each extension member extending from a clamp member, and a spanning member spanning from one extension member to the other extension member.
A rollable ribbon separator tool for separating fibers in a rollable ribbon, the rollable ribbon separator including a chassis having a length and a guide surface along the chassis length for receiving a first portion of a rollable ribbon in a flattened position, the guide surface for positioning the first portion of the rollable ribbon having a first node with selected fibers to be separated, the selected fibers being positioned flat on the guide surface. The rollable ribbon separator includes a blade securable to the chassis, the blade having a cutting edge positioned toward the guide surface at an acute angle to the guide surface. The angle of the blade cutting edge with respect to the guide surface allows the cutting edge to urge the first portion of the flattened ribbon fibers against the guide surface when the fibers are drawn through the chassis along the guide surface.
G02B 6/44 - Mechanical structures for providing tensile strength and external protection for fibres, e.g. optical transmission cables
G02B 6/25 - Preparing the ends of light guides for coupling, e.g. cutting
H02G 1/12 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for removing insulation or armouring from cables, e.g. from the end thereof
The electrical device support assembly for securement to a surface is provided. The assembly includes a support bracket having an outer rim, a main region, an inner region, and one or more first apertures configured to secure the support bracket to a pair of structural supports. The outer rim surrounds the main region. The main region surrounding the inner region. The inner region includes one or more second apertures that are configured for mechanical connection of an electrical device to the support bracket.
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
An electrical assembly is constructed for mounting an electrical wiring device at an incline with respect to a support. The assembly includes a mounting bracket for receiving and supporting the electrical wiring device. The mounting bracket is received in a recess open end of a support, such as the open end of an adapter for an electrical box. The mounting bracket is coupled directly to the support. A weatherproof cover overlies the electrical wiring device and the bracket for closing the electrical wiring device and providing a weatherproof seal between the cover and the support.
An adjustable inductor including a toroidal core defining a plurality of gaps, a compressible gap material positioned in the gaps, at least one winding wound on the core, a force-applying structure, and a film substantially covering the adjustable inductor. The force-applying structure is operable to apply a force to the core to adjust the gaps and thereby an inductance of the adjustable inductor. The film is configured to prevent movement of force-applying structure when above a predetermined temperature threshold, and allow movement of the force-applying structure when below the predetermined threshold.
H01F 21/04 - Variable inductances or transformers of the signal type continuously variable, e.g. variometers by relative movement of turns or parts of windings
A circuit interrupting device includes an input conductor for electrically connecting to an external power supply, a load conductor for electrically connecting to a downstream load, a face conductor for electrically connecting to an external load, and a brush conductor in electrical communication with the input conductor and movable between a closed position and an open position. The brush conductor includes a second portion offset from a first portion such that a first terminal and a second terminal are positioned on separate planes. When the brush conductor is in the closed position, the first terminal contacts the load terminal and the second terminal contacts the face terminal to provide electrical communication between the input conductor, the load conductor, and the face conductor. When the brush conductor is in the open position, the first terminal is spaced apart from the load terminal and the second terminal is spaced apart from the face terminal.
H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass
H01H 83/04 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by earth fault currents with testing means for indicating the ability of the switch or relay to function properly
A locking member particularly adapted to lock a cover onto an electrical connector which connects an electrical transmission conductor to a distribution conductor is provided. The locking member includes a tip portion, a gripping portion, a holding portion, and a head portion, where the tip portion has a smaller cross-sectional area than the gripping portion and where the head portion is a widest portion of the locking member. The present disclosure is also directed insulating cover assemblies that include an insulating cover and a locking member contemplated by the present disclosure.
The electrical device support assembly for securement to a surface is provided. The assembly includes a support bracket having an outer rim, a main region, an inner region, and one or more first apertures configured to secure the support bracket to a pair of structural supports. The outer rim surrounds the main region. The main region surrounding the inner region. The inner region includes one or more second apertures that are configured for mechanical connection of an electrical device to the support bracket.
H02G 3/10 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for surface mounting on a wall
H02G 3/30 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings
F16M 13/02 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles for supporting on, or attaching to, an object, e.g. tree, gate, window-frame, cycle
An electrical terminal includes a body with a first opening for receiving an electrical conductor and a second opening for coupling the electrical terminal to an electrically conducting member. The second opening has a first open portion with an inner dimension to receive a first fastener and a second open portion with an inner dimension different than the first open portion. The second open portion is configured to receive a second fastener having an outer dimension different than the first fastener. The second open portion can have a substantially circular first and second open portions that overlap along the outer edges. An electrical assembly includes the electrical terminal and an electrically conducting base, and either a first fastener having a first dimension or a second fastener having a second dimension, where the dimension of the fasteners corresponding to dimension of a threaded hole in the base.
An electrical terminal includes a body with a first opening for receiving an electrical conductor and a second opening for coupling the electrical terminal to an electrically conducting member. The second opening has a first open portion with an inner dimension to receive a first fastener and a second open portion with an inner dimension different than the first open portion. The second open portion is configured to receive a second fastener having an outer dimension different than the first fastener. The second open portion can have a substantially circular first and second open portions that overlap along the outer edges. An electrical assembly includes the electrical terminal and an electrically conducting base, and either a first fastener having a first dimension or a second fastener having a second dimension, where the dimension of the fasteners corresponding to dimension of a threaded hole in the base.
H01R 4/26 - Connections in which at least one of the connecting parts has projections which bite into or engage the other connecting part in order to improve the contact
H01R 4/34 - Conductive members located under head of screw
H01R 11/26 - End pieces terminating in a screw clamp, screw or nut
H01R 4/00 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation
A reeling device including a housing, a retraction mechanism, a shaft rotatable by the retraction mechanism, a first drum coupled to the shaft, and a second drum coupled to the shaft, wherein the second drum has an inner diameter greater than an inner diameter the first drum. A first wire rope is attached around the first drum and secured to a first position on an electrical cable. A second wire rope is attached around the second drum and secured to a first position on an electrical cable, the second position being distal to the first position.
A reeling device (100, 300, 400) including a housing (102, 302), a retraction mechanism, a shaft (130, 330) rotatable by the retraction mechanism, a first drum (140, 340) coupled to the shaft, and a second drum (150, 350) coupled to the shaft, wherein the second drum (150, 350) has an inner diameter greater than an inner diameter the first drum (140, 340). A first wire rope (410) is attached around the first drum and secured to a first position (412) on an electrical cable. A second wire rope (420) is attached around the second drum and secured to a second position (422) on an electrical cable, the second position being distal to the first position.
B65H 75/36 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables without essentially involving the use of a core or former internal to a stored package of material, e.g. with stored material housed within casing or container, or intermittently engaging a plurality of supports as in sinuous or serpentine fashion
B65H 75/38 - Cores, formers, supports, or holders for coiled, wound, or folded material, e.g. reels, spindles, bobbins, cop tubes, cans specially adapted or mounted for storing and repeatedly paying-out and re-storing lengths of material provided for particular purposes, e.g. anchored hoses, power cables involving the use of a core or former internal to, and supporting, a stored package of material
A lighting fixture is provided. The lighting fixture includes a light source. The lighting fixture further includes an input device physically located on the lighting fixture. The input device is configured to receive a manual user-input associated with toggling power to the light source. The lighting fixture further includes a wireless communications device physically located on the lighting fixture. The wireless communications device includes an antenna and one or more control devices. The one or more control devices are configured to obtain, via the antenna, data indicative of a user-request to toggle power to the light source. The one or more control devices are further configured to provide one or more control signals associated with toggling power to the light source based, at least in part, on the data and irrespective of a state of the input device physically located on the lighting fixture.
A hanger for securing electrical cabling to a structure includes a cable holding portion provided at a distal end of the hanger for holding one or more cables to be secured and a hook-like portion provided at a proximal end of the hanger for receiving and securing the hanger to the structure, the hook-like portion having a first width dimensioned for receiving a portion of the structure and an opening having a width smaller than the first width.
A clamp including a body, a retaining portion of the body, the retaining portion including a cavity with at least one cavity engagement mechanism and a plurality of holes, a conductor groove extending through the body to the cavity, a keeper removably positioned within the cavity, the keeper including at least one keeper engagement mechanism configured to engage with the at least one cavity engagement mechanism, and a plurality of fasteners for extending into the plurality of holes and securing the keeper in the cavity.
H02G 7/05 - Suspension arrangements or devices for electric cables or lines
F16G 11/06 - Means for fastening cables or ropes to one another or to other objects; Caps or sleeves for fixing on cables or ropes with laterally-arranged screws
A clamp including a body, a retaining portion of the body, the retaining portion including a cavity with at least one cavity engagement mechanism and a plurality of holes, a conductor groove extending through the body to the cavity, a keeper removably positioned within the cavity, the keeper including at least one keeper engagement mechanism configured to engage with the at least one cavity engagement mechanism, and a plurality of fasteners for extending into the plurality of holes and securing the keeper in the cavity.
A splice device is provided that includes a main housing, a first set of jaws, and a movement conversion assembly. The first set of jaws is in the main housing and depend outward along a conductor axis. The first set of jaws receive a first electrical conductor therein. The movement conversion assembly is in the main housing and includes a driver operatively associated with the first set of jaws so that a tightening movement of the driver is converted into a clamping force of the first set of jaws on the first electrical conductor.
The present disclosure provides a load bearing clamp including a first clamp member, the first clamp member including a first semi-annular clamping surface, a second clamp member, the second clamp member including a second semi-annular clamping surface, the second semi-annular clamping surface opposing the first semi-annular clamping surface and at least one member for drawing the first clamp member and the second clamp member toward each other, wherein at least one of the first semi-annular clamp surface and the second semi-annular clamp surface includes at least one irregular surface that deforms at least a portion of a shaft clamped between the first and second clamp members.
F16B 2/06 - Clamps, i.e. with gripping action effected by positive means other than the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening external, i.e. with contracting action
A splice device is provided that includes a main housing, a first set of jaws, and a movement conversion assembly. The first set of jaws is in the main housing and depend outward along a conductor axis. The first set of jaws receive a first electrical conductor therein. The movement conversion assembly is in the main housing and includes a driver operatively associated with the first set of jaws so that a tightening movement of the driver is converted into a clamping force of the first set of jaws on the first electrical conductor.
H01R 4/52 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a cam, wedge, cone or ball which is spring loaded
H01R 25/00 - Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
H01R 11/09 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations being identical
An electrical compression connector for connecting a plurality of conductors, the compression connector including a connector body of compressible material adapted to be inserted into a crimping tool having two opposed die surfaces for the compression of the connector body, the connector body including a first conductor portion and a second conductor portion. The first conductor portion includes a pair of side walls including a first side wall and a second side wall joined by a bottom wall, and a first conductor opening between the pair of side walls and the bottom wall and at least one insulation piercing member. The second conductor portion includes at least one second conductor opening extending at least partially through the connector body.
H01R 4/2495 - Insulation penetration combined with permanent deformation of the contact member, e.g. crimping
H01R 11/09 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations being identical
H01R 43/01 - Apparatus or processes specially adapted for manufacturing, assembling, maintaining, or repairing of line connectors or current collectors or for joining electric conductors for connecting unstripped conductors to contact members having insulation cutting edges
H01R 11/05 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members the connecting locations having different types of direct connections
H01R 4/2466 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having insulation-cutting edges, e.g. of tuning fork type the contact members having additional means acting on the insulation or the wire, e.g. additional insulation-penetrating means, strain relief means or wire cutting knives the contact members having a channel-shaped part, the opposing sidewalls of which comprise insulation-cutting means
An enclosure for containing an electrical connector connecting a plurality of conductors, the enclosure including a first enclosure portion and a second enclosure portion and at least one strain relief assembly for securing at least one of the plurality of conductors. The first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion when joined are configured to receive the at least one strain relief assembly.
An electrical compression connector for connecting a plurality of conductors, the compression connector including a connector body of compressible material adapted to be inserted into a crimping tool having two opposed die surfaces for the compression of the connector body, the connector body including a first conductor portion and a second conductor portion. The first conductor portion includes a pair of side walls including a first side wall and a second side wall joined by a bottom wall, and a first conductor opening between the pair of side walls and the bottom wall and at least one insulation piercing member. The second conductor portion includes at least one second conductor opening extending at least partially through the connector body.
H01R 4/2495 - Insulation penetration combined with permanent deformation of the contact member, e.g. crimping
H01R 4/18 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping
H01R 4/2407 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having teeth, prongs, pins or needles penetrating the insulation having saw-tooth projections
H01R 11/03 - Individual connecting elements providing two or more spaced connecting locations for conductive members which are, or may be, thereby interconnected, e.g. end pieces for wires or cables supported by the wire or cable and having means for facilitating characterised by the type of the connecting locations on the individual element or by the type of the connections between the connecting locations and the conductive members
An enclosure for containing an electrical connector for connecting a plurality of conductors, the enclosure including a first cover half, a second cover half, at least one first seal member positionable between the first cover half and the second cover half, a first latch member pivotably attached to the first cover half and a second latch member pivotably attached to the second cover half. When the first cover half is mated with the second cover half with the at least one seal member positioned between the first cover half and the second cover half, the first latch member is pivoted to latch with the second cover half and the second latch member is pivoted to latch with the first cover half.
An enclosure for containing an electrical connector for connecting a plurality of conductors, the enclosure including a first cover half, a second cover half, at least one first seal member positionable between the first cover half and the second cover half, a first latch member pivotably attached to the first cover half and a second latch member pivotably attached to the second cover half. When the first cover half is mated with the second cover half with the at least one seal member positioned between the first cover half and the second cover half, the first latch member is pivoted to latch with the second cover half and the second latch member is pivoted to latch with the first cover half.
H01R 4/20 - Electrically-conductive connections between two or more conductive members in direct contact, i.e. touching one another; Means for effecting or maintaining such contact; Electrically-conductive connections having two or more spaced connecting locations for conductors and using contact members penetrating insulation effected solely by twisting, wrapping, bending, crimping, or other permanent deformation by crimping using a crimping sleeve
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SELF-TEST AUTO MONITOR GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) WITH POWER DENIAL
A method of operating an auto-monitoring circuit of a circuit interrupting device. The method including monitoring one or more signals to determine an operating state of said circuit interrupting device; outputting a first signal having a first voltage level based on the operating state, wherein the first voltage level is greater than zero volts; and outputting, after outputting the first signal, a second signal having a second voltage level based on the operating state, wherein the second voltage level is greater than the first voltage level.
G01R 31/28 - Testing of electronic circuits, e.g. by signal tracer
H02H 3/04 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection - Details with warning or supervision in addition to disconnection, e.g. for indicating that protective apparatus has functioned
H01H 83/04 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by earth fault currents with testing means for indicating the ability of the switch or relay to function properly
G01R 31/52 - Testing for short-circuits, leakage current or ground faults
G01R 31/50 - Testing of electric apparatus, lines, cables or components for short-circuits, continuity, leakage current or incorrect line connections
H02H 3/16 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to fault current to earth, frame or mass
H02H 3/33 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to phase angle between voltages or between currents involving comparison of the voltage or current values at corresponding points in different conductors of a single system, e.g. of currents in go and return conductors using summation current transformers
H01H 71/04 - Means for indicating condition of the switching device
An apparatus and method for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating measured data to at least one electronic device. The device includes a sensor device having a housing base, a housing cover releasably mountable on the housing base, and components for sensing body temperature and wirelessly communicating the measured temperature, including a temperature sensor, a power supply, a microprocessor, and a transmitter and receiver. The electronic device can include an application that communicates with the sensor device and provides a user interface.
A61B 5/00 - Measuring for diagnostic purposes ; Identification of persons
G01K 1/024 - Means for indicating or recording specially adapted for thermometers for remote indication
G01K 7/16 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using resistive elements
H04W 4/70 - Services for machine-to-machine communication [M2M] or machine type communication [MTC]
H04W 4/80 - Services using short range communication, e.g. near-field communication [NFC], radio-frequency identification [RFID] or low energy communication
G01K 7/02 - Measuring temperature based on the use of electric or magnetic elements directly sensitive to heat using thermoelectric elements, e.g. thermocouples
An enclosure for containing an electrical connector connecting a plurality of conductors, the enclosure including a first enclosure portion and a second enclosure portion and at least one strain relief assembly for securing at least one of the plurality of conductors. The first enclosure portion and the second enclosure portion when joined are configured to receive the at least one strain relief assembly.
A circuit interrupting device including a vacuum interrupter, a separable ceramic capacitor, and an insulating housing. The vacuum interrupter includes a vacuum bottle and first and second contacts disposed within the vacuum bottle. The second contact is movable relative to the first contact between a closed position and an open position. The separable ceramic capacitor is electrically connected in parallel with the vacuum interrupter provided over an outer surface of the vacuum bottle. The insulating housing encloses the separable ceramic capacitor and the vacuum interrupter.
A circuit interrupting device including a vacuum interrupter, a capacitor, and an insulating housing. The vacuum interrupter includes a vacuum bottle and first and second contacts disposed within the vacuum bottle. The second contact is movable relative to the first contact between a closed position and an open position. The capacitor is electrically connected in parallel with the vacuum interrupter and wound around an outer surface of the vacuum bottle. The insulating housing encloses the capacitor and the vacuum interrupter.
A mud ring assembly includes a base member, a raised member, a telescoping member and a plurality of drive members. The base member has a flange and an opening through the flange. The raised member extends from the base member and follows the opening in the flange to form a raised wall. The raised member has a plurality of mounting tabs extending from the raised wall toward the opening in the raised member. The telescoping member is positioned within the raised member opening and is movable relative to the raised member between a retracted position and an extended position. The telescoping member has a wall, an opening and a plurality of mounting tabs extending from the wall toward the opening in the telescoping member. The wall of the telescoping member includes a plurality of protective members. Each protective member is positioned in proximity to one of a plurality of mounting tab pairs. In this configuration, one of the plurality of drive members is operatively coupled to the mounting tabs of one of the mounting tab pairs, such that rotation of the drive members causes the telescoping member to move between the retracted position and the extended position.
A circuit interrupting device including a vacuum interrupter (110), a capacitor (215), and an insulating housing (125). The vacuum interrupter includes a vacuum bottle (200) and first and second contacts (205, 210) disposed within the vacuum bottle. The second contact is movable relative to the first contact between a closed position and an open position. The capacitor is electrically connected in parallel with the vacuum interrupter and wound around an outer surface of the vacuum bottle. The insulating housing encloses the capacitor and the vacuum interrupter.
H01H 33/64 - Switches wherein the means for extinguishing or preventing the arc do not include separate means for obtaining or increasing flow of arc-extinguishing fluid wherein the break is in gas
H01H 33/60 - Switches wherein the means for extinguishing or preventing the arc do not include separate means for obtaining or increasing flow of arc-extinguishing fluid
H01H 75/04 - Reset mechanisms for automatically reclosing a limited number of times
A circuit interrupting device including a vacuum interrupter (110), a separable ceramic capacitor (1900), and an insulating housing (125). The vacuum interrupter includes a vacuum bottle (200) and first and second contacts (205, 210) disposed within the vacuum bottle. The second contact is movable relative to the first contact between a closed position and an open position. The separable ceramic capacitor is electrically connected in parallel with the vacuum interrupter provided over an outer surface of the vacuum bottle. The insulating housing encloses the separable ceramic capacitor and the vacuum interrupter.
H01H 33/59 - Circuit arrangements not adapted to a particular application of the switch and not otherwise provided for, e.g. for ensuring operation of the switch at a predetermined point in the ac cycle
H01H 33/664 - Contacts; Arc-extinguishing means, e.g. arcing rings
H02H 3/08 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection responsive to excess current
