Provided is an electric power converter that includes an inverter which includes plural electric parts, a smoothing capacitor configured to smooth electric power, a housing configured to house the inverter and the smoothing capacitor and a first conductor portion configured to connect the smoothing capacitor and the inverter. The housing includes a base portion made of a resin material and a cover portion attached to the base portion to cover the inverter and the smoothing capacitor. The inverter and the smoothing capacitor are mounted on the base portion. The first conductor portion is placed in the vicinity of or in contact with the base portion of the housing in the middle of connection between the smoothing capacitor and the inverter.

An electrical distribution enclosure includes an electrically insulated panel defining an access portion of the enclosure and a load portion of the enclosure; at least one electrically insulated compartment panel positioned within the access portion; and two or more compartments within the access portion, each compartment separated from an adjacent compartment by an electrically insulated compartment panel, each of the two or more compartments having a front-accessible neutral connection, at least one front-accessible phase connection and a at least rear phase connection.

An electrical distribution enclosure includes an electrically insulated panel defining an access portion of the enclosure and a load portion of the enclosure; at least one electrically insulated compartment panel positioned within the access portion; and two or more compartments within the access portion, each compartment separated from an adjacent compartment by an electrically insulated compartment panel, each of the two or more compartments having a front-accessible neutral connection, at least one front-accessible phase connection and a at least rear phase connection.

A baseplate is attachable to a structure in the vicinity of an electrical power source. Optionally, the baseplate may be shaped so that when attached to the structure, the baseplate lies on at least one edge of an opening. The baseplate may have a plurality of connection points for connecting accessories. In different embodiments, the baseplate or faceplate system (which may be modular) attaches to a junction box, and/or may be installed in an opening for a light switch and/or outlet. Optionally, accessories and/or other electrical components may communicate with one another via the baseplate. Optionally, accessories and/or other electrical components may share power with one another, via the baseplate. Optionally, the accessories, the baseplate and/or other electrical components may communicate with a remote device.

A baseplate is attachable to a structure in the vicinity of an electrical power source. Optionally, the baseplate may be shaped so that when attached to the structure, the baseplate lies on at least one edge of an opening. The baseplate may have a plurality of connection points for connecting accessories. In different embodiments, the baseplate or faceplate system (which may be modular) attaches to a junction box, and/or may be installed in an opening for a light switch and/or outlet. Optionally, accessories and/or other electrical components may communicate with one another via the baseplate. Optionally, accessories and/or other electrical components may share power with one another, via the baseplate. Optionally, the accessories, the baseplate and/or other electrical components may communicate with a remote device.

A heat sink is described for cooling an electrical component. The heat sink has heat dissipating structures connected to a base. The base is attached to a connector which makes contact with a heat transfer contact of the electrical component. The electrical component may be a power supply bus which supplies electrical current to a series of circuit breakers.

A heat sink is described for cooling an electrical component. The heat sink has heat dissipating structures connected to a base. The base is attached to a connector which makes contact with a heat transfer contact of the electrical component. The electrical component may be a power supply bus which supplies electrical current to a series of circuit breakers.

A heat sink is described for cooling an electrical component. The heat sink has heat dissipating structures connected to a base. The base is attached to a connector which makes contact with a heat transfer contact of the electrical component. The electrical component may be a power supply bus which supplies electrical current to a series of circuit breakers.

A heat sink is described for cooling an electrical component. The heat sink has heat dissipating structures connected to a base. The base is attached to a connector which makes contact with a heat transfer contact of the electrical component. The electrical component may be a power supply bus which supplies electrical current to a series of circuit breakers.

A power distribution box assembly for a vehicle is provided. The power distribution box assembly includes a housing having a peripheral wall and an inner wall. The inner wall is dimensioned to hold electrical components. A cover is configured to cover the peripheral wall of the housing, and the cover has an interior surface. A first latching mechanism and a second latching mechanism are disposed opposite of the first latching mechanism. The first and second latching mechanisms are selectively operable between an engaged positon and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the cover is closed onto the housing. A rib is disposed on a top surface of the inner wall of the housing. The rib abuts the interior surface of the cover when the first and second latching mechanisms are in the engaged position.