H01R4/305

METHOD FOR FIXING AN ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR PROVIDED AT ONE END OF AN ELECTRIC CABLE TO AN ELECTRICAL TERMINAL, CORRESPONDING INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT, AND DEVICE HAVING SUCH AN INTERMEDIATE SUPPORT

The fixing method involves the fixing, for example by screwing, of the electrical connector (202) to the electrical terminal (210). It also involves, before the fixing of the electrical connector (202) to the electrical terminal (210): fixing of the electrical terminal (210) to an intermediate support (206), and the engagement of the electrical connector (202) with at least one element (410, 416) of the intermediate support (206) in order to keep the electrical connector (202) in position with respect to the intermediate support (210).

MULTIPURPOSE LEAD CONNECTING DEVICE

A multipurpose wire connection device includes a base plate, a conductive plate, a wire fixation screw, a fireproof box, a support, and a dustpan-shaped housing. The support is disposed on the base plate. The fireproof box includes a rear panel, a bottom panel, two side panels, and an inserted plate. The wire fixation screw is mounted on the conductive plate. The housing is fixed on the bottom plate by a housing fixing screw. The multipurpose wire connection device prevents sparking and red burning of a ground screw when lightning current passes therein, due to corroded contact in long-term exposure to wind and rain. It avoids fire and explosion accidents. It avoids screw corrosion and facilitates ground resistance measurement. The multipurpose wire connection device can also be used for electrical relay, division, and branching. It prevents fire, explosion, rain intrusion, and rust development. It is easy to disassemble.

ELECTRICAL WIRING DEVICE WITH FLEXIBLE TERMINAL FOR ELIMINATING CONNECTION TO GROUND

An electrical wiring system providing selectable referencing to earth ground, comprising: a housing comprising a first terminal for attachment to HOT, a second terminal for attachment to LOAD, and a flexible terminal comprising a first leg mounted to the electrical wiring device and a second leg connected to the first leg via a flexible joint, wherein the relative distance between the first leg and the second leg is adjustable between an extended position and a retracted position by flexing the flexible joint, the flexible joint being biased in the extended position, wherein the first leg defines a first aperture and the second leg defines a second aperture, a load control circuit disposed within the housing and receiving a line input from the first terminal and a reference input, the reference input being referenced to the electric potential of the flexible terminal; a screw having a screw head, the screw being inserted through the first aperture and the second aperture; and a pressure plate having a threaded aperture, the threaded aperture being engaged with the threads of the screw, the pressure plate and the screw head being disposed on opposite sides of the flexible terminal such that advancing the pressure plate along the threads of the screw toward the head of the screw draws the flexible terminal from the extended position toward the retracted position.

Connection Assembly, Connector, and Connector Assembly

A connection assembly, a connector and a connector assembly are disclosed. The connection assembly is used to connect a high-voltage cable and comprises: a threaded fastener for fixedly connecting the high-voltage cable to a mating connection part, the threaded fastener comprising an insulation member; and a conductive plug connected with the insulation member to allow the threaded fastener to be tightened or loosened by rotating the conductive plug. In the present invention, the conductive plug arranged in the mounting hole of the conductive housing can realize the electromagnetic shielding function, and the elastic sealing sleeve sleeved on the conductive plug seals the gap between the conductive plug and the inner wall of the mounting hole and can realize the waterproof function.

Housing Cap and Housing for an Electrical Connection Assembly as well as Electrical Connection Assembly
20230012994 · 2023-01-19 · ·

A housing cap for closing an opening of a housing part includes a cover section covering the opening, a stop projecting away from the cover section, and a fastening element affixing the housing cap to the opening.

Insulated Connection System for Busbars
20230009132 · 2023-01-12 ·

An insulated connection system for connecting a first busbar and a second busbar to at least a first connector and a second connector. The second busbar including a bar orifice to connect the first connector to the first busbar. The insulated connection system including an electrically insulating casing defining: a first recess portion for accommodating a first connecting portion of the first busbar, a second recess portion for accommodating a second connecting portion of the second busbar, and a sleeve portion for accommodating a portion of the second busbar provided with the bar orifice. The insulated connection system further including a busbar positioning assurance (BPA) member of electrically insulating material configured to accommodate a portion of the first connector and to be received in the connector passage and the bar orifice.

METER BOX GROUND CLAMP CONFIGURED TO PREVENT THE CLAMP FROM MOVING OFF THE METER BOX IN RESPONSE TO A TIGHTENING TORQUE
20230216223 · 2023-07-06 · ·

A meter box ground clamp may include a body portion having a first portion, a second portion, and a gripping portion that is configured to extend from the second portion and a fastener member configured to couple the body portion to an electrical meter box. The fastening member may be configured to extend through a receiving portion of the first portion to engage a first surface of the meter box so as to move the first portion away from the first surface of the meter box and move the gripping portion into engagement with a second surface of the meter box that faces away from the first surface of the meter box, and the receiving portion may be configured to receive the fastener member at a first angle less than 90 degrees relative to a plane of the first portion such that a free end of the fastener member forms a second angle greater than zero degrees relative to the second surface of the meter box. The second angle may be configured to create a force that urges the second portion of the body portion toward the meter box in response to a tightening torque applied to the fastener member so as to prevent the body portion from moving off the meter box in response to the tightening torque.

TERMINAL ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE

A terminal assembly structure according to an embodiment of the present invention includes: a crimp terminal having a crimp portion configured to crimp and connect a core wire of an electric wire and a fastening portion configured to be fastened by a fastening member; and a holder having a base portion configured to place the crimp terminal when fastening the crimp terminal to the holder. The holder has a detection rib at a position on the base portion to be oppose to the crimp portion of the crimp terminal, the detection rib being configured to interfere with the crimp portion when misassembly of front and back sides of the crimp terminal to the holder occurs.

TERMINAL ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE

A terminal assembly structure according to one or more embodiments includes: a terminal having a crimp portion configured to crimp and connect to a core wire of an electric wire and a fastening portion configured to be fastened by a fastening member; and a holder having a base configured to mount the terminal when fastening the terminal to the holder. The holder has a plurality of ribs extending in a fastening direction of the fastening member and arranged around the fastening portion of the terminal when the fastening portion is set and positioned onto the base.

Terminal post assembly for termination of electrical terminals without the need for tooling

A terminal post assembly for connecting at least one electrical terminal to a substrate. The terminal post assembly includes a terminal post which has a substrate mounting portion, a terminal receiving portion and a cap receiving portion. The substrate mounting portion has a base and a securing portion which is dimensioned to extend through a mounting opening of the substrate. The terminal receiving portion is configured to receive the at least one electrical terminal thereon and make an electrical connection to the at least one electrical terminal. The cap receiving portion has a cap positioned thereon. the cap cooperates with the at least one electrical terminal to retain the at least one electrical terminal in position on the terminal receiving portion to maintain the electrical connection between the at least one electrical terminal and the terminal receiving portion of the terminal post of the terminal post assembly.