H02G3/081

CIRCUIT ASSEMBLY AND ELECTRICAL JUNCTION BOX
20230101284 · 2023-03-30 ·

Provided is a circuit assembly that does not need to include test circuit components that are mounted on a control board in a one-to-one relationship with electronic components. A circuit assembly includes a plurality of electronic components; a plurality of control terminals electrically connected to the plurality of electronic components; a holding member that has insulating properties and holds the plurality of control terminals; and a control board configured to output signals to the electronic components via the control terminals, wherein each of the control terminals includes: a first terminal body portion connected to the control board: a pad portion that is electrically connected to the first terminal body portion, is provided along the holding member, and is exposed from part of the holding member; and a second terminal body portion electrically connected to the pad portion and the corresponding electronic component.

Fliptop integrated latch

An integrated latching mechanism includes a slider button. At least one curved elastic arm extends from the slider button and is configured such that in response to an external force urging the slider button in a first direction, the curved elastic arm is distorted such that upon removal of the external force, the curved elastic arm moves the slider button in a direction opposite to the first direction. A locking part is contiguous with the slider button and extends away from the slider button. In response to the external force urging the slider button in the first direction, the locking part moves in the first direction, and upon removal of the external force, the curved elastic arm moves the locking part in the direction opposite to the first direction. The at least one curved elastic arm, the slider button, and the locking part form a single piece of elastic material.

ELECTRIC JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY WITH REMOVABLE COVER
20230029457 · 2023-02-02 ·

An electric junction box assembly includes a case, a housing and a cover. A housing is disposed on an outer surface of the case. The housing includes a back wall and a pair of supports disposed on the back wall. The supports are spaced apart from each other and each support includes an upper support member and a lower support member spaced apart from each other so as to define an opening. The upper support member has an arcuate inner surface and the lower support member has an arcuate inner surface each having a radius greater than the opening. The cover includes an axial rod having a thickness smaller than a height of the opening and a width greater than the height of the opening, wherein a rotation of the axial rod prevents the cover from being dislodged from the opening.

User-upgradeable load control network

In one embodiment, a configurable system may be capable of verification and include a modular control unit configured to control power. The modular control unit may include a first contact element configured to receive the power, a backplate, and at least one device control assembly. Other embodiments may include a system configured for dynamically assignable pairings. Further embodiments may include a backplate configured to control power to at least one load device, the backplate including one or more power control elements. Additional embodiments may include a system including a receptacle. The system with the receptacle may include a modular control unit, a backplate, a contact element, and at least one device control assembly configured to be removably coupled to the backplate.

Powered wall plate with adjustable plug prongs
11489323 · 2022-11-01 ·

A powered wall plate has a wall plate, an electrical circuit, at least two electrical plug prongs, and at least one mounting screw aperture. The wall plate has a front surface opposite a rear surface, as well as at least one opening extending through the front surface and the rear surface and sized to expose a first electrical receptacle of an electrical device therethrough. The electrical circuit is located between the front surface and the rear surface. The at least two electrical plug prongs are coupled to the electrical circuit within the wall plate and extend away from the rear surface of the wall plate. In addition, the at least two electrical plug prongs are configured to removably mate with a second electrical receptacle of the electrical device. A distance between the at least one mounting screw aperture and the at least two electrical plug prongs is adjustable.

Flexible throat/duct between cabinets

A duct assembly for covering electrical connections between electrical equipment enclosures having a gap therebetween. The duct assembly includes a first frame configured to be mounted to one of the enclosures, where the first frame includes a flange mounted to the enclosure and a flange to which a gasket is secured that extends all of the way around the first frame. The duct assembly also includes a second frame configured to be mounted to the other enclosure, where the second frame includes a flange mounted to the enclosure and a flange to which a gasket is secured that extends all of the way around the second frame. The duct assembly further includes a duct that compresses and is coupled only to the gaskets that enclose each end of the gap.

Wall Plate Holder for Phones & Tablets
20220338629 · 2022-10-27 ·

Supports on top of a cover plate to hold cellular phones and tablets vertically or horizontally while charging devices or just hold devices (to watch a movie, listen to music or more), organize devices and cables, and keep devices away from hazardous danger including flammable objects or water damage. These supports may be used in different types of cover plates to fit specific kinds of outlets, switches, or the like. The outlets could be round, square or rectangle. The cover plate with supports has excellent features suitable for people of all ages and may be used anywhere you would put a cover plate. The countersunk fastener apertures have four additions to keep fasteners from falling out and reinforcements on the back to strengthen the cover plate and supports to be able to hold cellular phones and tablets.

Configurable Box Bridge Frame
20230079080 · 2023-03-16 · ·

A reconfigurable electrical box includes an enclosure, and an electrical component arranged within the enclosure. A plurality of base contacts are arranged within the enclosure and are electrically connected to the electrical component, and a plurality of external contacts are arranged over and selectively conductively connected to a portion of the plurality of base contacts. A frame is fitted over the plurality of external contacts and is attached to the enclosure. The frame fixes the position of the external contacts relative to the plurality of base contacts.

Power Sharing Device
20230082551 · 2023-03-16 ·

A power sharing device allows a single high voltage electric socket to be shared with one or more appliances and an EV charger. The device can be easily installed and used without updating the electric circuit of the dwelling. The device senses the load of the appliance socket(s) and automatically disconnects the EV charger socket if significant current is being drawn by the appliance(s). The device may also include a circuit breaker to prevent current overload of the electric circuit. These and other features of the device provide improved safety relative to existing solutions.

Protection device for a plug-in connection

The present disclosure relates to a protection device for a component of a releasable plug-in connection between a plug and a socket, which is arranged on or in a housing of an electronics unit of a field device. The protection device includes a first half shell and a second half shell at least partially complementary to the first half shell, wherein the two half shells are embodied as to define an internal volume when assembled and at least partially surround at least the plug, at least a first passageway for passage of the plug, or the plug and a cable secured to the plug, into the internal volume of the protection device, at least one securement unit for releasably securing the protection device to the housing, and at least one assembling unit for releasably assembling the two half shells with one another.