An adaptive seal for a cable gland including a body including a compression portion defining a distal surface and an insertion portion defining a proximal surface, the compression portion having an outer diameter greater than an outer diameter of the insertion portion, a plurality of insertion apertures in the proximal surface, a plurality of tubes extending from the distal surface, each having a closed end and each at least partially tapering in diameter from the distal end of the body to the closed end, and a plurality of channels, each defined between one of the insertion apertures of the body and one of the closed ends of a respective one of the tubes, wherein the body and the plurality of tubes are integrally formed a single piece of elastic material.
F16L 5/10 - Sealing by using sealing rings or sleeves only
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
H02G 15/117 - Cable junctions protected by boxes, e.g. by distribution, connection or junction boxes for multiconductor cables
2.
ARC IGNITION SYSTEM FOR EXOTHERMIC WELDING APPARATUS
An ignition system for initiating exothermic welds is provided. 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.
This application discusses components that can be used to prevent flame or hot gas transmission from the inside of a luminaire enclosure to the outside of a luminaire enclosure due to an internal explosion, thereby yielding an explosion encapsulating luminaire enclosure. Accordingly, the components and assemblies described herein can be safely integrated with systems that operate in the presence explosive gas.
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 flammable gas.
An electrical box including a central housing with a first side opening, a second side opening opposite the first side opening, and a rear opening, each of the first and second side openings configured to receive an electrical or data interface device, a first extension compartment around the first side opening, the first extension compartment including a first door, a second extension compartment around the second side opening, the second extension compartment including a second door, and an exterior cover extending at least partially over the central housing, the first extension compartment, and the second extension compartment.
A guard assembly is provided that includes a guard cover portion to cover a power line assembly. The power line assembly has an insulator. The guard assembly also has a clamp that connects to the insulator. The guard cover portion clips onto the clamp.
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
F16L 3/123 - 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 along the attachment surface
A loadbreak bushing including a housing with a bore extending along the longitudinal axis from a first end of the housing toward a second end of the housing. The bore has a first end positioned at or adjacent the first end of the housing and a second end opposite the first end of the bore. A first electrical contact is positioned within the bore adjacent the second end and is configured to be in electrical communication with an electrical component. The first electrical contact is configured to be physically and electrically coupled to a second electrical contact of a power connection. An arc quenching member is positioned within the bore between the first end of the bore and the first electrical contact. A resistive member is coupled to either the first electrical contact or the arc quenching member.
H01R 13/53 - Bases or cases for heavy duty; Bases or cases with means for preventing corona or arcing
H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
H01H 33/04 - Means for extinguishing or preventing arc between current-carrying parts
H01R 4/48 - Clamped connections; Spring connections using a spring, clip or other resilient member
A mounting assembly includes a mounting body having a first slot and a second slot, a terminal pad being in the first slot, and a rail being in the second slot. The mounting body being deformed around the terminal pad and the rail so that a mechanical and electrical connection is formed between the terminal pad and the rail.
H01R 4/58 - 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 characterised by the form or material of the contacting members
H01R 4/64 - Connections between or with conductive parts having primarily a non-electric function, e.g. frame, casing, rail
H01R 13/415 - Securing in non-demountable manner, e.g. moulding, riveting by permanent deformation of contact member
H01R 25/14 - Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
9.
PORTABLE CHARGING SYSTEM WITH NETWORK CAPABILITIES
A portable charging system with network capabilities. The system includes a portable device including a rechargeable battery configured to supply a type of power to at least one external load device, and a portable device transceiver configured to provide communication to an external device. Furthermore, such an embodiment may be used by "temporary" users/occupants of a space, such that guests may use embodiments disclosed herein for accessing a network from the user's/guest's personal device(s).
The present disclosure provides a support member for a shaft of a helical pile, the support member includes a hollow shaft that can receive a shaft of the helical pile and a plurality of fins secured to the hollow shaft and extends from the hollow shaft. The hollow shaft is independently movable relative to the helical pile shaft.
An electrical fixture is provided that includes a mounting portion, an emitting portion, a connection, and a passage. The mounting portion has a first chamber and an opening passing from the first chamber to an exterior of the electrical fixture. The emitting portion has a second chamber. The connection secures the mounting and emitting portions to one another for movement with respect to one another. The passage has a first end that begins in the first chamber, an extension passing from the first chamber through the connection without passing through the exterior of the electrical fixture, and a second end that terminates in the second chamber.
A device assembly capable of selectively bonding one or more tracer wires to ground and isolating the one or more tracer wires from ground is provided. The device assembly includes a housing, an electrical switch within the housing and one or more contact assemblies. The one or more tracer wires and ground wire are connected to the one or more contact assemblies. The electrical switch can connect the tracer wires to the ground wire and can isolate the tracer wires from the ground wire.
A post for holding an electrical device includes a body having an interior volume to hold the electrical device and a cover that is slidable on the body between an open position to access the volume and a closed position covering the volume.
E04C 1/39 - Building elements of block or other shape for the construction of parts of buildings characterised by special adaptations, e.g. serving for locating conduits, for forming soffits, cornices, or shelves, for fixing wall-plates or door-frames, for claustra
A faceplate assembly and a wiring device having the faceplate assembly are provided. The faceplate assembly includes a wall plate, a wiring device interface and at least one sensor. The wiring device interface has a set of electrical contacts positioned on a rear surface of the wiring device interface configured to mate with a set of contacts on the wiring device. The at least one sensor and at least a portion of the wiring device interface are embedded in the wall plate.
A rectangular or square 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 a rectangular or square opening through the flange. The raised member extends from the base member and follows the rectangular or square opening in the flange to form a rectangular or square 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 rectangular or square wall, an opening and a plurality of mounting tabs extending from the rectangular or square wall toward the opening in the telescoping member. The rectangular or square 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 round 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 a circular opening through the flange. The raised member extends from the base member and follows the circular opening in the flange to form a circular raised wall. The raised member has a plurality of mounting tabs extending from the raised wall toward a center of the circular opening. The telescoping member is positioned within the raised member and is movable within the raised member between a retracted position and an extended position. The telescoping member has a circular wall and a plurality of mounting tabs extending from the circular wall toward a center of the circular opening. The circular wall of the telescoping member includes a plurality of protective members. Each protective member is positioned in proximity to one of a 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.
Portable, hand-held, battery operated, hydraulic tools are provided with a tool frame, a force sensor, and a location detector. A piston actuated by a hydraulic system within the tool frame applies force to the working head to perform a task, such as to apply a crimp to an electrical connector. The tool determines the maximum force applied to the crimp and records that maximum force along with the geographic location of the tool when the crimp was formed. The maximum force provides an indication of the quality of the crimp and the recorded location allows a potentially defective crimp to be located. Images of crimps can be uploaded to a web service and linked to cycle information for retrieval and review at a later date.
G05B 19/4065 - Monitoring tool breakage, life or condition
B25F 5/00 - COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
A wall outlet inductive charger includes a base having a receptacle portion and an inductive charging portion. A faceplate is connected to the base. A device support extends from the faceplate. A charger assembly is connected to the base and positioned between the base and the faceplate. The charger assembly includes an inductive coil.
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
A protective device for electrical conduits including a body having a lower opening for engaging with a first conduit and a central cavity for receiving conductors extending from the first conduit to a second conduit, a top member having an upper opening for engaging with the second conduit, and a coupler slidably engaged around the body, the coupler slidable between an open position distal to the top member and a closed position attached to the top member.
E21B 17/20 - Flexible or articulated drilling pipes
E21B 47/01 - Devices for supporting measuring instruments on drill bits, pipes, rods or wirelines; Protecting measuring instruments in boreholes against heat, shock, pressure or the like
E21B 47/12 - Means for transmitting measuring-signals or control signals from the well to the surface, or from the surface to the well, e.g. for logging while drilling
F16L 25/01 - Construction or details of pipe joints not provided for in, or of interest apart from, groups specially adapted for realising electrical conduction between the two pipe ends of the joint or between parts thereof
An internet protocol (IP)-based ceiling or wall-mounted speaker with optional IP-based camera and/or alarm indicator is provided. The IP-based speaker has a detachable add-on device for accommodating different types of interchangeable camera configurations and other components such as flush mount camera, camera providing angled view, night vision-type camera for different services and configurations. Multiple IP-based speakers are connected to an IP device to exchange audio data via an Ethernet connection for cost effective, flexible and convenient installations. The IP-based speaker has a speaker cone for talkback features, and relay for remote relay control of doors or gates for security applications as well as public address applications.
G08B 7/06 - Signalling systems according to more than one of groups ; Personal calling systems according to more than one of groups using electric transmission
21.
SPACE UTILIZATION INFORMATION SYSTEM UTILIZING NATIVE LIGHTING CONTROL SYSTEM
In one embodiment, a gateway device utilizing a gateway to cloud interface may be constructed and arranged to capture the occupancy-detection transmissions of occupancy- detecting connected devices including but not limited to occupancy-detecting light fixtures. The gateway device may process this information in conjunction with a number of other tools and services such as but not limited to a cloud computing service or a data visualization application to provide space utilization information on the basis of the captured occupancy detection transmissions.
An adjustable light fixture includes a frame configured to connect to a support. A lamp assembly is connected to the frame. The lamp assembly includes a housing, a light emitter connected to the housing, and a lens connected to the housing. The lamp assembly is rotatably connected to the frame about an axis offset from an axis of the frame.
Electrical box assemblies are provided that have a support that is adjustable to different sizes. The electrical box assemblies provided also include a cable support that moves from a shipping position to an installed position.
An electrical box includes an integral conduit receiving port, a weatherproof fitting provided in the conduit receiving port, a conduit gripping member is provided in the integral conduit receiving port, and a conduit release is provided in the conduit receiving port.
A breakaway threaded fastener is provided. The fastener has a stud, a pin, and a cap. The stud has a hollow cavity with a closed end, an open end, a wall, and an outer surface. The outer surface has an external thread. The pin is in the hollow cavity. The pin has a first end at the closed end of the stud and a second end extending above the open end of the stud. The cap has another hollow cavity with a closed end, an open end, and an internal thread. The cap is threadably engaged to the open end of the stud via the internal and external threads so that the second end of the pin abuts the closed end of the cap.
B23P 19/00 - Machines for simply fitting together or separating metal parts or objects, or metal and non-metal parts, whether or not involving some deformation; Tools or devices therefor so far as not provided for in other classes
B25B 13/46 - Spanners; Wrenches of the ratchet type, for providing a free return stroke of the handle
A switch including a first electrical terminal, the first electrical terminal including a blade pivotable between an open position and a closed position, and a rod extending from the first electrical terminal parallel to the blade. The switch further includes a second electrical terminal configured to receive the blade when in the closed position, the second electrical terminal including a vacuum interrupter, wherein the vacuum interrupter engages the rod when in the closed position. Rotating the first electrical terminal in a first direction causes the blade to disengage from the second electrical terminal at a first point, and further rotating the first electrical terminal in the first direction causes the rod to disengage from the vacuum interrupter at a second point.
A surge arrester device comprising a first housing portion including a first end and a second end, the first end including a first opening and the second end including a second opening. The device includes a first axis parallel to the first housing portion, the first axis intersecting a first center of the first opening and a second center of the second opening, and a second axis perpendicular to the first housing portion, the second axis intersecting an intermediate section of the first housing portion. The device includes a second housing portion protruding from the intermediate section of the first housing portion, the second housing portion protruding at an angle between the first axis and the second axis, and a metal oxide varistor (MOV) stack within the second housing portion, wherein the MOV stack is released through an opening of the second housing portion if the arrester faults to ground.
H01T 4/16 - Overvoltage arresters using spark gaps having a plurality of gaps arranged in series
H01R 24/38 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure having concentrically or coaxially arranged contacts
H01C 7/10 - Non-adjustable resistors formed as one or more layers or coatings; Non-adjustable resistors made from powdered conducting material or powdered semi-conducting material with or without insulating material voltage responsive, i.e. varistors
H02H 7/24 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for spark-gap arresters
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PWM CONTROL FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING DEVICES
The present disclosure provides controllers for power distribution network circuit interrupting devices and provides electronic control circuits for inclusion in such controllers. The electronic control circuit has a boost circuit, a capacitor storage unit and a pulse width modulator control circuit. The boost circuit boosts an input voltage to a value to supply sufficient energy to a protective relay solenoid to energize the solenoid. The capacitor storage unit stores the boosted voltage from the boost circuit. The pulse width modulator control circuit is responsive to a control and enable circuit to selectively enable energy from the capacitor to energize the one or more protective relays in power distribution system circuit interrupting device.
H02H 3/06 - 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 automatic reconnection
H02H 3/07 - 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 automatic reconnection and with permanent disconnection after a predetermined number of reconnection cycles
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
H02H 3/12 - 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 underload or no-load
H02H 3/24 - 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 undervoltage or no-voltage
H02H 7/045 - Differential protection of transformers
H02H 7/22 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements specially adapted for specific types of electric machines or apparatus or for sectionalised protection of cable or line systems, and effecting automatic switching in the event of an undesired change from norm for switching devices
In one aspect, the application provides an electrical system including a conductor, a ground, an arrester electrically connected to the conductor, and a disconnector assembly electrically connected between the arrester and the ground. The disconnector assembly includes an isolator configured to perform an operating function in response to the occurrence of an event and a housing configured to surround the isolator. The isolator includes a first terminal electrically connected to the arrester by a first wire and a second terminal electrically connected to the ground by a second wire. The housing includes a first opening through which the first terminal extends, a second opening through which the second terminal extends, and a retention mechanism configured to hold the isolator in place relative to the arrester.
H01T 4/02 - Overvoltage arresters using spark gaps - Details
H01H 39/00 - Switching devices actuated by an explosion produced within the device and initiated by an electric current
H02H 3/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection - Details
H02H 3/20 - 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 voltage
30.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PROVIDING INDICATION OF A POSITION OF A SWITCH
A switch including a blade, an electrical terminal, and a inclinometer sensor. The blade is pivotable between an open position and a closed position. The electrical terminal is configured to receive the blade when in the closed blade position. The inclinometer sensor is coupled to the blade. The inclinometer sensor is configured to sense a position of the blade and output a signal corresponding to the position.
A power assembly a base assembly including a power source and a pedestal assembly. The pedestal assembly includes a head that is removably coupleable to the base assembly, a controller positioned within the head and configured to be in electrical communication with the power source when the head is coupled to the base assembly, and a receptacle assembly removably coupleable to the head and configured to be in electrical communication with the controller when the receptacle assembly is coupled to the head for supplying power to a vessel or vehicle.
An in-line power disconnect assembly for electrical power distribution systems is provided. The in-line power disconnect assembly includes a first end section, a second end section, at least one insulator positioned between the first end section and the second end section, and a switch assembly positioned between the first end section and the second end section. Each of the first and second end sections include a conductor clamp that can be rotated or twisted relative to a longitudinal axis of the first or second end section between a clamping position and an open position.
H02G 1/02 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for overhead lines or cables
H01H 31/28 - Air-break switches for high tension without arc-extinguishing or arc-preventing means with movable contact that remains electrically connected to one line in open position of switch with angularly-movable contact
H02G 1/14 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines for joining or terminating cables
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TOOL DRIVE ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED LEAD DRIVE SHAFT
A drive assembly for portable, hand-held, battery powered tools is provided. The tool has an in-line handle assembly and a working head assembly. The drive assembly includes a drive assembly housing, a gear assembly, a lead drive shaft and a bearing system. The gear assembly is a multistage gear assembly having an input tier and an output tier. The input tier is operatively connected to a motor and the output tier is connected to a lead drive shaft. The lead drive shaft has a proximal end extending into a distal end portion of the drive assembly housing. The bearing system is positioned within the drive assembly housing adjacent the output tier of the gear assembly. The bearing system is interactive with the lead drive shaft enabling the drive assembly to withstand radial and axial loads as the lead drive shaft is rotated during an operation of the tool.
B23Q 5/12 - Mechanical drives with means for varying the speed ratio
B23Q 5/00 - Driving or feeding mechanisms; Control arrangements therefor
B23Q 5/04 - Driving main working members rotary shafts, e.g. working-spindles
B23Q 5/46 - Feeding other members supporting tools or work, e.g. saddles, tool-slides, through mechanical transmission feeding continuously with variable speed ratio
B23Q 5/48 - Feeding other members supporting tools or work, e.g. saddles, tool-slides, through mechanical transmission feeding continuously with variable speed ratio by use of toothed gears
B25F 5/00 - COMBINATION OR MULTI-PURPOSE TOOLS NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; DETAILS OR COMPONENTS OF PORTABLE POWER-DRIVEN TOOLS NOT PARTICULARLY RELATED TO THE OPERATIONS PERFORMED AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR - Details or components of portable power-driven tools not particularly related to the operations performed and not otherwise provided for
F16H 1/28 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion
Ref No. 117-0233CA ABSTRACT A mounting assembly is provided for quick and easy attachment to engineered joists. The mounting assembly includes a brace assembly and a mounting bracket. The mounting assembly may also include an electrical box. The brace assembly is an adjustable member that extends between flanges of engineered ceiling joists. The brace assembly has two low profile end caps that can engage the flanges of engineered ceiling joists and apply a force against the flanges when tightened. The mounting bracket is connected to a hanger body of the brace assembly by a snap fit and the electrical box is attached to the mounting bracket. Date Recue/Date Received 2020-11-19
A temporary power delivery system includes a power source, a booth stringer, and a portable GFCI device. The GFCI device is receives current from the power source by a first terminal and delivers current to the booth stringer by a second terminal. An electronic processor of the GFCI device compares a combined magnitude of current flowing through first and second phase conductors of the GFCI device to a magnitude of current flowing through a neutral conductor of the GFCI. The electronic processor also compares a first voltage between the first phase conductor and neutral conductor to a second voltage between the second phase conductor and neutral conductor. A circuit breaker of the GFCI device is opened if a difference between the combined magnitude of phase conductor current and neutral conductor current exceeds a first threshold or a difference between the first voltage and second voltage exceeds a second threshold.
H02G 1/00 - Methods or apparatus specially adapted for installing, maintaining, repairing, or dismantling electric cables or lines
H02G 3/00 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
H02G 3/02 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles - Details
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 3/28 - 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 two spaced portions of a single system, e.g. at opposite ends of one line, at input and output of apparatus
H02H 3/32 - 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
H02H 3/34 - 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 of a three-phase system
36.
ARC FAULT DETECTION AND PROTECTION IN A DIGITAL ELECTRICITY POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Arc fault protection for a digital electricity distribution system that provides power to a device. The system includes an arc fault circuit interrupter ("AFCI") and a controller. The controller is connected to the AFCI. The controller is operable to control the AFCI to disable power to the device. The controller includes a processor and a memory. The controller is configured to transmit a digital electricity energy packet through the AFCI to the device, measure an amount of error associated with the digital electricity energy packet, evaluate the amount of error associated with the digital electricity energy packet, determine whether an arc fault condition is present based on the evaluation of the amount of error associated with the digital electricity energy packet, and control the AFCI to disable power to the device when the arc fault condition is determined to be present.
H01H 83/00 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current
H01H 83/20 - Protective switches, e.g. circuit-breaking switches, or protective relays operated by abnormal electrical conditions otherwise than solely by excess current operated by excess current as well as by some other abnormal electrical condition
A cord reel assembly is provided that includes a plenum-rated enclosure with a cord reel secured in the enclosure where the enclosure forms an air tight seal from a plenum space, but is open to a finished space. Thus, a cord reel assembly is provided that includes a cord reel and a plenum rated enclosure. The cord reel has a base plate. The enclosure is open at a bottom edge. The base plate is secured in the enclosure.
A62C 3/16 - Fire prevention, containment or extinguishing specially adapted for particular objects or places in electrical installations, e.g. cableways
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 mounting bracket for a cord reel assembly is provided. The bracket includes a base plate and a pair of side rails. The base plate has one or more mounting openings. The pair of side rails define a keyway between each of the side rails and the base plate. An assembly of a cord reel and the mounting bracket are also provided, as is a method of a method of installing a cord reel using the mounting bracket. In some embodiments, at least one rail of the pair of side rails includes a tongue extending therefrom. The tongue is configured for securement of a supply device thereto.
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
F16M 13/00 - Other supports for positioning apparatus or articles; Means for steadying hand-held apparatus or articles
The present disclosure provides descriptions of configurations for bonding clamps used to assemble photovoltaic (PV) arrays and provide an electrical bond between PV module frames and a rail system forming the PV arrays. The bonding clamp includes an electrically conductive body, first and second compression arms extending from body and a tab extending from the body in a direction away from a bottom side of the body. The first and second compression arms extend at an angle relative to the body.
H01R 4/24 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
H02S 40/34 - Electrical components comprising specially adapted electrical connection means to be structurally associated with the PV module, e.g. junction boxes
H02S 40/36 - Electrical components characterised by special electrical interconnection means between two or more PV modules, e.g. electrical module-to-module connection
F24S 25/636 - Clamps; Clips clamping by screw-threaded elements
The present disclosure relates to electrical box assemblies and universal stabilizing brackets that can be used to stabilize electrical boxes attached to different size wall studs. The electrical box assemblies include an electrical box and a stabilizing bracket. Each stabilizing brackets includes a base, a front stop, a rear stop and one or more rear stop segments. The front and rear stops and the rear stop segments include a face member that extends substantially perpendicularly relative to the base. One or more notches are positioned at a junction between each rear stop to facilitate the breaking away of rear stop segments to modify the length of the stabilizing bracket.
A bracket is provided for supporting an electrical conductor extending through an aperture of an electrical box. The bracket includes a first portion configured to be coupled to an outer surface of the electrical box; and a second portion coupled to the first portion and pivotable relative to the first portion. The second portion includes a leg and a plurality of tabs, and the tabs are pivotable relative to the connecting portion.
H02G 3/02 - Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles - Details
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
H02G 3/10 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for surface mounting on a wall
H02G 3/12 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for flush mounting
H02G 3/18 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes providing line outlets
A barrier including an outer edge and a plurality of elements such as bristles projecting inwardly from the outer edge. An electrical fitting including a body having an inner cavity, an aperture within the inner cavity between a first portion and a second portion, and a barrier positioned within or adjacent to the aperture, the barrier including an outer edge and a plurality of bendable elements. A method of assembling an electrical fitting including providing a barrier including an outer edge and a plurality of bendable elements projecting inwardly, placing the barrier within an inner cavity of the electrical fitting, placing a conductor into the second portion of the inner cavity, a distal portion of the conductor extending through the barrier and into a first portion of the inner cavity, and filling the first portion of the inner cavity with a sealing compound.
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
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PIVOTABLE AND ADJUSTABLE SUPPORT FOR ELECTRICAL DEVICE
A mud ring supports an electrical device with respect to a junction box. The mud ring includes a base member configured to be coupled to the junction box; a cover coupled to the base member for movement between a first position and a second position, the cover including an opening; and an insert positioned in the opening and supported for movement relative to the cover, the insert configured to be coupled to the electrical device.
A protective cover for an electrical device for use during construction includes a front wall, a pair of end walls, and a pair of side walls. The end walls extend from opposite sides of the front wall. The side walls extend from opposite sides of the front wall. The front wall, the end walls, and the side walls define a cavity configured to enclose an electrical device. The cover can be placed over the device during construction to limit the ingress of debris.
An alternating-current (AC) voltage regulator configured to receive an input voltage. The regulator including an AC/DC pulse-width modulated (PWM) power supply configured to receive the input voltage and output a direct-current (DC) signal isolated from the input voltage. The regulator including a control circuit configured to receive a portion of the input voltage, adjust an amplitude and a phase of the portion of the input voltage, and output the adjusted voltage. The regulator including an amplifier configured to receive, via an power input, the isolated DC signal; receive, via a first input, the adjusted voltage; receive a feedback loop from an amplifier output to a second input; and output, via the amplifier output, a differential signal. The regulator including an output configured to add the differential signal to the input voltage resulting in a regulated voltage, and output the regulated voltage.
G05F 1/46 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable actually regulated by the final control device is dc
G05F 1/575 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable actually regulated by the final control device is dc using semiconductor devices in series with the load as final control devices characterised by the feedback circuit
G05F 3/08 - Regulating voltage or current wherein the variable is dc
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.
A support, for a high-voltage electric switch includes a housing, a shaft, and an intermediate member positioned between the housing and the shaft. The shaft extends at least partially through the housing, and the shaft is supported for rotation about an axis. The intermediate member is supported for rotation relative to the shaft and supported for rotation relative to the housing.
The present disclosure provides gas valve assemblies that include a replaceable excess flow valve within a movable flow control body that is removably secured within a valve seat housing. The gas valve assemblies permit the replacement of an excess flow valve without interrupting the supply of gas to a structure and without replacing gas piping.
A system includes a luminaire and an input/output device. The luminaire includes a housing and a light emitting element supported on the housing, and the light emitting element is in electrical communication with a power source. The input/output device is supported on the housing and is configured to detect activity in an area proximate the luminaire. The input/output device includes a camera having a lens.
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
G08B 13/196 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using image scanning and comparing systems using television cameras
H04N 7/18 - Closed-circuit television [CCTV] systems, i.e. systems in which the video signal is not broadcast
A portable device charging unit includes a battery, a base supporting the battery and including an inductive charging surface, and at least one retainer for selectively securing an electronic device in engagement against the inductive charging surface. In addition, a system may be provided for storing and dispensing one or more device charging units.
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 7/02 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries for charging batteries from ac mains by converters
H05K 7/14 - Mounting supporting structure in casing or on frame or rack
A connector assembly includes a connector body, a first insert and a second insert. The connector body has a first opening and a second opening. The first insert includes a bore that is removably positionable within the first opening. The second insert includes a coupling portion that is removably positionable within the second opening. The coupling portion is conFIGured to engage the bore and removably secure the first insert and the second insert within the connector body.
H01R 13/514 - Bases; Cases formed as a modular block or assembly, i.e. composed of co-operating parts provided with contact members or holding contact members between them
H01R 4/56 - 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 one conductor screwing into another
H01R 11/12 - End pieces terminating in an eye, hook, or fork
H01R 13/502 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces
H01R 13/512 - Bases; Cases composed of different pieces assembled by screw or screws
H01R 13/62 - Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
H01R 13/648 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices
H01R 27/02 - Coupling parts adapted for co-operation with two or more dissimilar counterparts for simultaneous co-operation with two or more counterparts
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DISCONNECTOR DEVICE AND OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION ASSEMBLY INCLUDING THE SAME
A disconnector device including an isolator connected between a first terminal and to a second terminal, and a sleeve positioned around the isolator and moveable between an un-extended position prior to the isolator operating and an extended position after the isolator operates, the sleeve being configured to trap debris produced by operation of the isolator.
H02H 3/20 - 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 voltage
H01H 33/04 - Means for extinguishing or preventing arc between current-carrying parts
H01H 39/00 - Switching devices actuated by an explosion produced within the device and initiated by an electric current
H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection
H02H 3/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection - Details
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
H02H 3/22 - 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 voltage of short duration, e.g. lightning
A ceiling fan is provided. The ceiling fan includes one or more fan blades. The ceiling fan further includes a motor. The motor is operatively coupled to the one or more fan blades. The motor is configured to drive rotation of the one or more fan blades. The ceiling fan further includes a light kit. The light kit includes a panel. The panel has an edge extending between a top surface of the panel and a bottom surface of the panel. The light kit further includes at least one light source positioned to illuminate the edge.
F21S 8/04 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation intended only for mounting on a ceiling or like overhead structure
F21K 9/61 - Optical arrangements integrated in the light source, e.g. for improving the colour rendering index or the light extraction using light guides
F21S 8/02 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation of recess-mounted type, e.g. downlighters
F21V 21/02 - Wall, ceiling, or floor bases; Fixing pendants or arms to the bases
F24F 13/06 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser
F24F 13/078 - Outlets for directing or distributing air into rooms or spaces, e.g. ceiling air diffuser combined with lighting fixtures
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SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR INTEGRATED SURVEILLANCE AND COMMUNICATION INTO LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
A system including a first luminaire housing, a second luminaire housing, and a controller. The first luminaire housing includes a first light source configured to provide illumination to a first location, and a first I/O device configured to sense a first data set corresponding the first location. The second luminaire housing is separate from the first luminaire housing and includes a second light source configured to provide illumination to a second location, and a second I/O device configured to sense a second data set corresponding to the second location. The controller is configured to receive a portion of the first data set and a portion of the second data set, combine the portion of the first data set and the portion of the second data set to form a third data set corresponding to the first location and second location, and output the third data set.
A method of conducting a network stress test includes providing a first client in communication with a first server via a client-server relationship. The method also includes setting a first frequency as a set frequency. The method further includes sending a first request from the first client to the first server at the set frequency. Additionally, the method includes sending a first response from the first server to the first client. The method also includes measuring a first elapsed time between the first request and the first response, and comparing the first elapsed time to a communication threshold.
The present disclosure provides protective coverings formed by releasably attaching a mold to a metal structure over a connection, such as an exothermic or brazed connection, and injecting a hardening material into one or more fill ports in the mold. The hardening material hardens to form the protective covering encasing the connection.
B23K 3/00 - Tools, devices, or special appurtenances for soldering, e.g. brazing, or unsoldering, not specially adapted for particular methods
B29C 45/14 - Injection moulding, i.e. forcing the required volume of moulding material through a nozzle into a closed mould; Apparatus therefor incorporating preformed parts or layers, e.g. injection moulding around inserts or for coating articles
B60M 5/00 - Arrangements along running rails or at joints thereof for current-conduction or insulation, e.g. safety devices for reducing earth currents
One embodiment provides a non-contact power transmitter device including a sealed housing provided at least partially within a surface, and a transmitter coil within the sealed housing configured to inductively transfer power to a power receiver device. The power transmitter device also includes a transmitter control unit coupled to the transmitter coil, a transceiver configured to communicate with the power receiver device, and an electronic processor coupled to the transmitter control unit and the transceiver. The electronic processor is configured to establish, using the transceiver, communication with the power receiver device, and negotiate power transfer requirements between the power transmitter device and the power receiver device. The electronic processor is also configured to control the transmitter coil unit to transfer power to the power receiver device.
H02J 50/10 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using inductive coupling
H02J 50/40 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power using two or more transmitting or receiving devices
H02J 50/70 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the reduction of electric, magnetic or electromagnetic leakage fields
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
H02J 50/90 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving detection or optimisation of position, e.g. alignment
The present disclosure provides embodiments of insulated compression-type electrical connectors used to connect one or more branch wires or conductors to one or more run wires or conductors. The connector body comprises a run connector portion, a branch connector portion and at least one insulation piercing member located in the run connector portion. The connector body is made of compressible material adapted to be inserted into a crimping tool. Insulation coating surrounds the connector body such that an interior wall of the branch conductor opening and the insulation piercing member are not covered by the insulation coating.
H01R 4/2404 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands the contact members having teeth, prongs, pins or needles penetrating the insulation
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 4/2495 - Insulation penetration combined with permanent deformation of the contact member, e.g. crimping
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 9/03 - Connectors arranged to contact a plurality of the conductors of a multiconductor cable
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
A dimmer switch includes a dimmer circuit configured to output a dimming control signal to control one or more dimmable light sources of a lighting fixture. The dimmer switch includes a power metering circuit configured to monitor power consumption of the one or more dimmable light source. The dimmer switch includes one or more control devices. The one or more control devices are configured to perform a test operation to determine a low-end trim setpoint for the dimming control signal. The one or more control devices are further configured to adjust a range of the dimming control signal based, at least in part, on the low-end trim setpoint.
An electrical distribution block includes a first base, a second base, and a spacer plate discrete from the first and second base. The spacer plate is positioned between first base and the second base and secures the first base to the second base. A conductor block is connected to at least one of the first base or the second base. The conductor block includes a primary tap and a secondary tap.
H01R 9/26 - Clip-on terminal blocks for side-by-side rail or strip-mounting
H01R 13/73 - Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
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
An alignment member is provided for an electrical connector that provides electrical communication between a plurality of electrical conductors. The alignment member includes a first portion adapted to engage an opening of the connector block; a passageway for receiving one of the electrical conductors; and a second portion that is movable to adjust a dimension of the passageway.
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 ground box is configured to support an electrical outlet receptacle, and the electrical outlet receptacle is operable to supply electrical power to a connected electrical device. The electrical ground box includes a base and a valve. The base includes a plurality of walls and an outlet. The valve is moveable between an open position in which fluid is permitted to flow through the outlet and a closed position in which fluid is inhibited from passing through the outlet.
A recessed floor box system is provided herein. The recessed floor box system includes a housing having a set of walls defining an interior chamber; a riser; a non-use cover; and an in-use cover. The riser is connected to the housing and includes an interior opening connected to the interior chamber. The non- use cover is positioned on the riser and across the interior opening. The in- use cover is positioned on the riser and at least partially defines an egress opening that provides access to the interior opening. The in-use cover includes an upper portion having a substantially planar surface and a lower portion having a latch mechanism to secure the cover over the riser.
Devices, systems, and methods for support structure inspection are provided. In one example implementation, a system can include one or more sensors configured to obtain data associated with a condition of a support structure, such as a utility pole. The system can include one or more processors. The system can include a communication circuit operable to communicate a data packet to a remote device. The data packet can include a payload generated based at least in part on the data associated with the condition of the utility pole. The system can include a power source operable to provide electrical power to the one or more sensors, one or more processors, and the communication circuit.
A high-voltage test terminal includes a first conductor, a second conductor, and a primary insulator disposed between and coupled to the first and second conductors. A blade is movably connected to the second conductor. The blade is electrically and mechanically connected to the first conductor in a first position and electrically isolated and mechanically disconnected from the first conductor in a second position. A guard insulation layer is disposed between the primary insulator and the first conductor.
An illuminated power receptacle includes a base having at least one set of contacts for receiving a plug. Each set of contacts having at least two openings for receiving a respective prong of a plug. There is a cover mounted on the base with an outlet member corresponding to each set of contacts. Each outlet member includes an outlet face with an opaque material and an outer periphery. Each outlet face includes at least two openings configured to receive and guide a respective prong of the plug into the set of at least two openings of the corresponding set of contacts. Each outlet member also includes an outlet rim made of a translucent material disposed about the outer periphery of the outlet face. There is light source disposed between the base and the cover that transmits light that passes through each outlet rim and is blocked by the opaque material.
F21V 33/00 - Structural combinations of lighting devices with other articles, not otherwise provided for
H01R 24/78 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall with additional earth or shield contacts
F21S 8/00 - Lighting devices intended for fixed installation
F21V 23/00 - Arrangement of electric circuit elements in or on lighting devices
H01R 13/66 - Structural association with built-in electrical component
H01R 13/717 - Structural association with built-in electrical component with built-in light source
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
A combination securing clip is provided that includes at least two different connectors each securable to a desired surface and a region securable to a conduit. The region can be directly and/ or indirectly secured to the conduit. In some embodiments, the at least two connectors include two different types of connectors and include a push-in connector and a slide-on connector. Thus, the combination securing clip can include a slide-on connector configured to slide on to a surface to secure the clip to the surface, a push-in connector configured to push in to an opening in the surface to secure the clip to the surface, and a directly and/ or indirectly region securable to a conduit.
F16L 3/137 - 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 consisting of a flexible band
F16B 2/20 - Clips, i.e. with gripping action effected solely by the inherent resistance to deformation of the material of the fastening
F16L 3/04 - Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets partly surrounding the pipes, cables or protective tubing and pressing it against a wall or other support
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
H02G 3/32 - Installations of cables or lines on walls, floors or ceilings using mounting clamps
A recessed floor fitting includes a poke-through housing, a divider assembly, and a feeder plate. The poke-through housing has a base and an outer wall with an open top that defines an interior chamber. The base includes a central aperture, a first perimeter aperture, and a second perimeter aperture. The divider assembly separates the interior chamber into a center portion, a first portion, and a second portion. The center portion is in communication with the center aperture. The first and second portions are in communication with the respective first and second perimeter apertures. The feeder plate is connected to the base, and has a mounting flange and a conduit extending from the mounting flange.
A wiring device including an interrupting device, a fault detection device, and a controller. The interrupting device is configured to place the wiring device in a tripped condition in which the flow of power between one or more line terminals and one or more load terminals is interrupted. The fault detection circuit is configured to detect a fault condition and generate a fault detection signal in response to detecting the fault condition, the fault detection signal being provided to the interrupting device to place the interrupting device in the tripped condition. The controller is configured to monitor a current of the one or more line terminals, identify a presence of an in-rush condition or a steady-state condition, and prevent the output of the fault detection signal upon identifying either the in-rush condition or the steady- state condition.
H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection
H02H 3/44 - 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 the rate of change of electrical quantities
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CIRCUIT INTERRUPTING DEVICE HAVING PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD COILS
A circuit interrupter including a line conductor, a neutral conductor, a printed-circuit board coil, and a test circuit. The printed-circuit board coil has an aperture configured to receive the line conductor. The test circuit is electrically connected to the printed-circuit board coil. The test circuit is configured to determine an arc fault condition based on a signal of the printed-circuit board coil.
H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection
H05K 1/16 - Printed circuits incorporating printed electric components, e.g. printed resistor, capacitor, inductor
H05K 1/18 - Printed circuits structurally associated with non-printed electric components
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VOLTAGE HARVESTER FOR POWER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM DEVICES
The present disclosure provides exemplary embodiments of voltage harvesting devices used in power distribution systems, and provides power distribution system architectures utilizing the voltage harvesting devices. Generally, the voltage harvesting devices transform distribution line AC voltages to produce a low wattage output for distribution system communication and control type devices. The voltage harvesting device can operate whether irrespective of the presence of load current.
G01R 27/16 - Measuring impedance of element or network through which a current is passing from another source, e.g. cable, power line
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
An electrical box assembly having an electrical box and a cable connector is provided. The cable connector includes a mounting bracket cable retaining member and a cable stop. The mounting bracket is secured to or integral with a side wall of the electrical box. The cable retaining member is secured to the mounting bracket and has a cable gripping portion extending into a cable receiving zone of the box. The cable stop extends from a bottom wall of the electrical box into the cable receiving zone. The cable stop permits one or more electrical wires from an electrical cable to pass through the cable stop while blocking sheathing of the electrical cable from passing through the cable stop. The cable gripping portion can engage the electrical cable inserted into the cable receiving zone from an exterior of the electrical box so that the cable retaining member is able to flex while the electrical cable passes into the cable receiving zone imparting little resistance to the forward advancement or movement of the electrical cable within the cable receiving zone, while imparting sufficient resistance to rearward movement of the electrical cable to prevent withdrawal of the electrical cable from the cable receiving zone.
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
H01R 13/40 - Securing contact members in or to a base or case; Insulating of contact members
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
H02G 3/12 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for flush mounting
H02G 3/16 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes structurally associated with support for line-connecting terminals within the box
H02G 3/18 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes providing line outlets
A modular, non-metallic enclosure with a first enclosure having an open end between first and second side panels and a second enclosure having an open end between third and fourth side panels. At the open end of the first enclosure, the first and second side panels each include a guide rail having a male guiderail member and a female guiderail channel. At the open end of the second enclosure, the third and fourth side panels each include a guide rail having a male guiderail member and a female guiderail channel. The male guiderail member/female guiderail channel of the first sidewall are configured to engage with the opposite of the male guiderail member/female guiderail channel of the third side wall. The male guiderail member/female guiderail channel of the second sidewall are configured to engage with the opposite of the male guiderail member/female guiderail channel of the fourth side panel.
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
B65D 21/02 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together
B65D 21/028 - Containers specially shaped, or provided with fittings or attachments, to facilitate nesting, stacking, or joining together for stacking containers lying on their sides, or for joining containers side-by-side, by means which are lateral with respect to the normal orientation of the containers with interconnecting means forming part of the containers, e.g. dovetails, snap connectors or hook elements
Tamper resistant cartridges for electrical devices are provided. The tamper resistant cartridges include a housing and one or more tamper resistant assemblies configured to normally block access to electrical contacts with the electrical device, and to permit access to such electrical contacts when the line phase prongs of a plug are inserted into the electrical device.
The present disclosure provides exemplary embodiments of wiring device assemblies that include an electrical wiring device and electrical plug connector assembly which permits easy connection of electrical conductors to the electrical wiring device via the plug connector assembly. The wiring device assemblies are configured to operate at a common voltage rating and include keying features to ensure the electrical wiring devices are configured to mate with electrical plug connector assemblies rated for the same voltage. The keying features include a key and corresponding key way used to prevent electrical plug connector assemblies rated for one voltage from being plugged into electrical wiring devices rated for a different voltage.
An in-line portable, hand held hydraulic cutting tool having a handle assembly and a working head assembly is provided. The handle assembly has a tool frame portion and a neck portion. The working head assembly has a pair of jaw members joined so that they are movable relative to each other and held in place by a locking pin. Each jaw member has a cutting blade secured to or directly formed into the jaw member. A stabilizer can be secured to or directly formed into one or both jaw members. The one or more stabilizers are aligned with a respective cutting blade such that during a cutting operation at least an edge of the stabilizer engages an object being cut to limit rotation of the object during the cutting operation.
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.
A battery management system including a battery center and a controller. The battery center includes one or more battery receptacle. The battery center is configured to: receive one or more batteries, identify one or more batteries, and charge one or more batteries. The controller includes a memory and an electronic processor. The controller is configured to: receive, from the battery center, a status of one or more batteries, receive, from a user, an unlock request, and output, to the battery center, an unlock command. Wherein, the battery center unlocks one or more batteries from the one or more battery receptacle upon receiving the unlock command.
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
G06F 21/81 - Protecting specific internal or peripheral components, in which the protection of a component leads to protection of the entire computer by operating on the power supply, e.g. enabling or disabling power-on, sleep or resume operations
G06F 21/88 - Detecting or preventing theft or loss
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
A device charging system application to track one or more batteries configured to supply power to at least one load device and a central charging station in communication with the battery and including a transceiver and an electronic processor configured to define a virtual boundary within an area proximate to the central charging station, determine a proximate location of the battery, determine, based the location of the battery, whether the battery is within the virtual boundary, and transmit a command to the battery causing the battery to stop supplying power to the load device when the battery is not within the virtual boundary.
H04W 4/021 - Services related to particular areas, e.g. point of interest [POI] services, venue services or geofences
H02J 50/80 - Circuit arrangements or systems for wireless supply or distribution of electric power involving the exchange of data, concerning supply or distribution of electric power, between transmitting devices and receiving devices
H04W 4/029 - Location-based management or tracking services
A voltage transducer for a lighting system can include an input operable to receive an alternating current input power. The voltage transducer can include a current sink circuit operable to provide a current sinking output. The voltage transducer can include one or more control devices configured to determine a magnitude associated with the alternating current input power. The one or more control devices can be further configured to control the current sink circuit to adjust the current sinking output based, at least in part, on the magnitude of the alternating current input power.
Damper clamps that can be mounted and secured to utility conductors from remote locations are provided. The damper clamps are configured to be installed from remote locations, such as the ground, by an individual lineman using an extendable reach tool. Initially, the damper clamp is set in an open position where a conductor can be positioned within a seat of the damper clamp and then the damper clamp can be activated so that a keeper is biased toward the seat to temporarily hold the conductor within the seat. The keeper is then tightened to releasably secured to the conductor to the damper clamp.
Fan systems for circulating air in a space are provided. In one example implementation, a fan system includes a canopy controller configured to be disposed within a canopy housing of a ceiling fan. The canopy controller can be configured to control operation of a motor associated with the ceiling fan. The canopy controller can have a communication interface configured to communicate using a first wireless communication protocol. The fan system can include an in-wall controller. The in-wall controller being in electrical communication with the canopy controller via one or more electrical conductors. The in-wall controller can include an interface element configured to receive a user input. The in-wall controller can be configured to communicate one or more control commands to the canopy controller using the first wireless communication protocol. The in-wall controller configured to communicate data associated with the ceiling fan via a second wireless communication protocol.
Voice responsive in-wall devices are provided. In one example implementation, a power switch includes a housing mountable on or at least partially within a surface. The housing can have a front panel. The power switch can include an interface element disposed on the front panel and operable to receive a user input. The power switch can include a power interrupter operable to control power delivery to the powered load based at least in part on interaction with the interface element. The power switch can include one or more microphones operable to obtain audio input. The power switch can include one or more speakers configured to provide audio output. The power switch can include a communications interface operable to communicate data associated with the audio input over a communication link.
A method for controlling operation of a power switch includes obtaining, by one or more processors of a power switch, data indicative of one or more non-contact gestures. The method includes determining, by the one or more processors, a control action based at least in part on the data indicative of the one or more non-contact gestures. The method includes implementing, by the one or more processors, the control action.
H03K 17/94 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the way in which the control signals are generated
G06F 3/01 - Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
G06F 3/03 - Arrangements for converting the position or the displacement of a member into a coded form
H03K 17/78 - Electronic switching or gating, i.e. not by contact-making and -breaking characterised by the use of specified components by the use, as active elements, of opto-electronic devices, i.e. light-emitting and photoelectric devices electrically- or optically-coupled
A mechanical grounding clamp includes a body, having an upper plate defining a threaded hole there through and having an outer surface, a lower plate spaced apart from the upper plate and having an inner surface, and a connecting plate connecting the upper plate to the lower plate; a set screw rateable with the threaded hole in the upper plate and having a proximate end and a distal end, the distal end extendable through the threaded hole of the upper plate and toward the inner surface of the lower plate. There may be a not on the set screw for driving toward the upper plate to secure a grounding conductor to the body. Optionally there is a cap defining a set screw hole there through and having an inner surface, the cap affix able to the outer surface of the upper plate with the set screw passing through the set screw hole; the not may secure the cap to the upper plate.
A ratcheting box torque wrench is provided. The wrench includes a head and a handle connected to the head. The head has a slipping torque limiter that applies torque to a fastener in a first direction (T) up to a torque limit before slipping in the first direction (T) and ratchets in a second direction (R).
B25B 23/142 - Arrangement of torque limiters or torque indicators in wrenches or screwdrivers specially adapted for hand operated wrenches or screwdrivers
B25B 13/04 - Spanners; Wrenches with rigid jaws of ring jaw type
B25B 13/46 - Spanners; Wrenches of the ratchet type, for providing a free return stroke of the handle
A mounting bracket for supporting an electrical device includes a frame, a leg, and a support tab. The frame includes a rail and is configured to be secured to a structural support. The leg is connected to an edge of the rail and pivotable relative to the rail. The support tab is connected to the leg and configured to be coupled to the structural support.
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 occupancy sensor includes a housing and one or more sensing elements. The occupancy sensor also includes one or more wireless radios. In addition, the occupancy sensor can include an interface element configured to control activation or deactivation of the one or more wireless radios upon interaction with the interface element.
G08B 13/189 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems
G08B 13/19 - Actuation by interference with heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength; Actuation by intruding sources of heat, light, or radiation of shorter wavelength using passive radiation detection systems using infrared-radiation detection systems
A connector system includes a connector for connecting a first conductor in electrical communication with a second conductor, and a sensor supported adjacent the connector. The sensor is in electrical communication with the first conductor and in electrical communication with the second conductor. The sensor detects a characteristic of the connection between the first conductor and the second conductor.
G01R 15/18 - Adaptations providing voltage or current isolation, e.g. for high-voltage or high-current networks using inductive devices, e.g. transformers
G01V 3/08 - Electric or magnetic prospecting or detecting; Measuring magnetic field characteristics of the earth, e.g. declination or deviation operating with magnetic or electric fields produced or modified by objects or geological structures or by detecting devices
Disclosed is an electrical cable connector comprising walls forming a cavity to receive electrical cables, the walls, being secured to a frame by a bracket and having an opening permitting a cable to enter the cavity while preventing sheathing from exiting the cavity. One cable member has a base secured to the bracket, and at least one leg extending from the base into the cavity to engage sheathing of the at least one cable. The at least one leg flexes while sheathing passes through the cavity imparting little resistance to the forward advancement of the sheathing while imparting resistance to rearward movement, preventing withdrawal of the cable from the cavity.
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
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
H02G 3/18 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes providing line outlets
H02G 3/22 - Installations of cables or lines through walls, floors or ceilings, e.g. into buildings
H02G 15/16 - Cable junctions protected by boxes, e.g. by distribution, connection or junction boxes structurally associated with support for line-connecting terminals within the box
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus - Details
A connector is configured to secure a configured to secure a conductor to an electrical box. The connector includes a body having an outer wall with a terminal edge, and a passageway extending along a longitudinal axis. A plurality of fingers is coupled to the body and extends toward the longitudinal axis. The plurality of fingers is cantilevered with the body. Each finger of the plurality of fingers includes a slot that provides communication into the passageway. The slot extends from the terminal edge of the body substantially along the length of each finger.
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
H02G 3/08 - Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
92.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR SENSING TEMPERATURE OF A RECEPTACLE
An electrical receptacle including an outlet, a load terminal, a line terminal, a sensor, and a controller. The outlet is configured to electrically connect to an external load. The load terminal is electrically connected to the outlet and the line terminal is electrically connected to a line and configured to receive line power. The sensor is configured to sense a temperature of the receptacle. The controller has an electronic processor and a memory. The controller is configured to receive the temperature of the receptacle, compare the temperature to a threshold, and output an indication in response to the temperature crossing the threshold.
H01R 24/78 - Two-part coupling devices, or either of their cooperating parts, characterised by their overall structure with sockets, clips or analogous contacts and secured to apparatus or structure, e.g. to a wall with additional earth or shield contacts
H01R 13/648 - Protective earth or shield arrangements on coupling devices
Disclosed is a handle clamp for an exothermic mold. The clamp includes a pair of legs, each having a plurality of rods that are shaped to fit into engagement holes on sections of the mold. The rods of each leg engage with one section of the mold. Engagement brackets are rotatably disposed on one or more or the rods. The brackets each have a thumb bolt that can be extended toward a mold section connected with the clamp. When engaged with the mold section, the thumb bolt stabilizes the mold section on the handle. A detent mechanism is provided between the bracket and the leg of the handle. The detent mechanism releaseably holds the bracket in one of a selected plurality of rotational positions with respect to the rod. By selecting different rotational positions for the brackets, the handle can be configured to engage with different configurations of mold. The thumb bolts that are biased toward the mold section by a spring. The bolts include a key that can be aligned or misaligned with a key slot on the bracket. By aligning the key with the key with the key slot, the bolt can be moved toward or away from the mold section under the biasing force of the spring. By misaligning the key and key slot, the bolt can be locked into engagement with the mold section or else held in a disengaged position.
ABSTRACT Disclosed is an electrical compression connector for connecting a plurality of conductors. A connector body of compressible material is adapted to be inserted into a crimping tool having two opposed curved die surfaces for the compression of the connector body, having a run conductor portion and a branch conductor portion. The run conductor portion includes a pair of side walls joined by a bottom wall, and a run conductor opening between the pair of side walls and the bottom wall, the pair of side walls and bottom wall having a predefined width, and the branch conductor portion including at least one branch conductor opening. At least one insulating piecing member is removably attached to or integrally formed into the connector body, and has an elongated body extending substantially along the width of at least one of the pair of side walls or the bottom wall. CA 3071460 2020-08-26
H01R 4/10 - 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
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 4/20 - 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
H01R 4/24 - Connections using contact members penetrating or cutting insulation or cable strands
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
An electrical connector assembly includes a first electrical contact device and a second electrical contact device. The first electrical contact device includes at least one first electrical contact and an actuator movable between a first position and a second position. The second electrical contact device includes at least one second electrical contact device and an interlock feature to engage the actuator when the actuator is in the first position. The actuator is in the first position when the first electrical contact is in electrical communication with a power source, and the actuator is in the second position when the electrical communication between the first electrical contact and the power source is disconnected. When the actuator is in the first position and the second electrical contact engage the first electrical contact, the interlock feature engages the actuator, thereby securing the first electrical contact device and the second electrical contact device against disconnection.
A switch including a blade, an electrical terminal, and a sensor. The blade is pivotable between an open position and a closed position. The electrical terminal is configured to receive the blade when in the closed blade position. The sensor is coupled to the electrical terminal. The sensor is configured to sense a position of the blade and output a signal corresponding to the position.
H01R 3/00 - Electrically-conductive connections not otherwise provided for
H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection
97.
CONFIGUARABLE MULTI-FUNCTION RUGGEDIZED VOICE OVER INTERNET PROTOCOL (VOIP) COMMUNICATIONS DEVICE WITH UNIVERSAL APPLICATION PLATFORM
A configurable, multi-function IP-based communication product has a touch screen display and common hardware set form factor that can be configured for use in any of a plurality of operational modes and can be ruggedized for use in harsh environments. The common hardware set form factor enables the IP-based communication product to be optimized for commercial use, that is, easily adapted for different applications and environments using a minimal number of housing configurations or features (e.g., tactile buttons or dials). The operational modes can include, but are not limited to, VoIP telephone, video streaming for video calls, intercom, alarm activation for a central public address/general alarm (PA/GA) system, a "serverless" page-party (SP2) system, voice product with FLASH, product with conference function, on-board communications device, and so on.
H04M 1/253 - Telephone sets using digital voice transmission
H04M 1/72448 - User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for adapting the functionality of the device according to specific conditions
H04M 9/00 - Arrangements for interconnection not involving centralised switching
Systems, methods, and apparatus for corona detection using audio data are provided. In one example embodiment, the method includes obtaining, by one or more computing devices, audio data indicative of audio associated with an electrical system for at least one time interval. The method includes partitioning, by the one or more computing devices, the audio data for the time interval into a plurality of time windows. The method includes determining, by the one or more computing devices, a signal indicative of a presence of corona based at least in part on audio data collected within an identified time window of the plurality of time windows relative to audio data collected for a remainder of the time interval.
An excess flow valve assembly includes a gas pipe, an excess flow valve and a collar crimped to an outside of a portion of the gas pipe, the crimped collar compressing the portion of the gas pipe creating a positive stop for the excess flow valve when the excess flow valve is inserted in the gas pipe.
F16K 17/04 - Safety valves; Equalising valves closing on insufficient pressure on one side spring-loaded
F16K 1/30 - Lift valves, i.e. cut-off apparatus with closure members having at least a component of their opening and closing motion perpendicular to the closing faces specially adapted for pressure containers
100.
SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING AN ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE
An electrical receptacle including an outlet for electrically connecting to an external load, a load terminal electrically connected to the outlet, a line terminal electrically connected to a line and configured to receive line power, an interrupting device, and a testing circuit. The interrupting device electrically connects the load terminal to the line terminal when in a first condition and electrically disconnects the load terminal and the line terminal when in a second condition. The testing circuit is configured to determine when the external load is electrically connected to the outlet, and place the interrupting device in the first condition when the external load is electrically connected to the outlet.
H02H 3/00 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection
H02H 3/02 - Emergency protective circuit arrangements for automatic disconnection directly responsive to an undesired change from normal electric working condition, with or without subsequent reconnection - Details
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
H02H 3/12 - 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 underload or no-load
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 3/20 - 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 voltage
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