The invention relates to a connection device for earthing an electrical apparatus or putting it at a reference potential. It is inserted between a first electrically conductive part belonging to said electrical apparatus and a second part belonging to a support structure on which said electrical apparatus is mounted and which may be at least partly electrically insulating. It is characterized in that it comprises a first automatic connection area for automatically creating electrical contact with said first part, and a second automatic connection area for automatically creating electrical contact with an electrical conductor that is earthed or connected to a reference potential, when said electrical apparatus is mounted on said support structure. The electrical apparatus is thus automatically earthed or connected to a reference potential when it is mounted on said support structure via said connection device and said electrical conductor, specifically without any tools, screws or any other fastening member.

A connection device for a shield conductor of an electrical line includes: a housing attachable to a potential collector, into which housing the electrical line with the shield conductor is insertable; a spring element which is arranged adjustably on the housing, which spring element has a clamping leg and is movable relative to the housing from an open position into a clamping position in order to, in the clamping position, act with the clamping leg on the shield conductor of the electrical line inserted in the housing; and a locking element which is adjustable, relative to the housing, between a locking position, in which the housing attached to the potential collector is locked with the potential collector, and an unlocking position for releasing the housing from the potential collector.

An alternating current (AC) inlet device for an electronic device includes a socket; a slot; a conductive plug module, connected to an AC current; and a steel piece, comprising a main part, a first extension part and a second extension part, wherein the main part is fixed on an exterior of the socket by a fixing element on a shell of the socket, and the first extension part and the second extension part are electrically connected to a conducting point of the electronic device.

A push-on fastener including: a conductive, annular push-on fastener body including a major surface and a radial edge defining a peripheral surface, the push-on fastener body forming an aperture defining a central axis; and a non-conductive sliding layer overlying the major surface of the push-on fastener body, where the major surface includes a void area free of non-conductive sliding layer adapted to contact an inner component or an outer component so as to provide electrical conductivity between the push-on fastener and a neighboring component.

A push-on fastener including: a conductive, annular push-on fastener body including a major surface and a radial edge defining a peripheral surface, the push-on fastener body forming an aperture defining a central axis; and a non-conductive sliding layer overlying the major surface of the push-on fastener body, where the major surface includes a void area free of non-conductive sliding layer adapted to contact an inner component or an outer component so as to provide electrical conductivity between the push-on fastener and a neighboring component.

A cable-to-pipe connector is provided. A cable-to-pipe connector for providing continuous transfer of current from a cable to a utility pipe in above grade and below grade systems, comprising a conductive lug comprising a head at a top end of the conductive lug affixed to a noncircular neck that is further affixed to a body in a linear formation, the head, the neck, and the body having decreasing diameters respectively. An insulating shell partially encasing by the conductive lug. A horizontal aperture at a midway point of the head. A first fastener extending from above a top of the head through the horizontal aperture. A threaded member at a base end of the conductive lug and a bottom end of the insulation shell.

A cable-to-pipe connector is provided. A cable-to-pipe connector for providing continuous transfer of current from a cable to a utility pipe in above grade and below grade systems, comprising a conductive lug comprising a head at a top end of the conductive lug affixed to a noncircular neck that is further affixed to a body in a linear formation, the head, the neck, and the body having decreasing diameters respectively. An insulating shell partially encasing by the conductive lug. A horizontal aperture at a midway point of the head. A first fastener extending from above a top of the head through the horizontal aperture. A threaded member at a base end of the conductive lug and a bottom end of the insulation shell.

An electrical outlet may be stored (e.g., stocked at a manufacturer and/or a warehouse) in a bulk form and may be constructed to have a desired color, finish, and/or material prior to shipment to a customer. The outlet may comprise a rear bezel portion having a front surface with openings configured to receive blades of a plug of an electrical device for electrically connecting the electrical device to a power source and a front bezel portion configured to be mounted over the rear bezel portion. The rear bezel portion may have openings aligned with the respective openings of the rear bezel portion for receiving the blades of the plug. In addition, the electrical outlet may have a temporary bezel when stocked at the manufacturer and/or the warehouse. The temporary bezel may be removed from the outlet and a permanent bezel may be installed on the outlet prior to shipment.

A grounding system, structured to ground a number of cables supported by a support assembly, includes a multi-function line assembly and a number of conductive mounting assemblies. Each conductive mounting assembly is structured to be coupled to the multi-function line and to a conductive pile.

A system is described for providing an electrical ground connection for a circuit assembly. The system may include a housing for the circuit assembly, the housing having an electrically conductive fixation member configured for attachment to an electrically conductive element outside the housing. The system may also include an electrically conductive feature having a first end and a second end, the first end configured to cooperate with the electrically conductive fixation member inside the housing and the second end configured for attachment to the circuit assembly. Attachment of the electrically conductive fixation member to the electrically conductive element outside the housing enables an electrical ground connection for the circuit assembly via the electrically conductive feature.