Patent classifications
H02G3/0683
Modular connector for rigid tubing
Modular connectors for rigid tubing are provided. An assembly according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a rigid tube connected to a coupling assembly, the coupling assembly including a main body having a first tubular section and a second tubular section. The assembly may further include a connector head coupled to the coupling assembly, the connector head including a first section coupled to a second section, wherein the first and second sections define an internal cavity for housing an electrical connector, and wherein the first tubular section extends within the internal cavity.
Cable gland for grounding a cable and method of use
A cable gland and methods for earthing, grounding, bonding, and electromagnetic capability with armored, metal-clad, and metallic-sheathed cable types. The cable gland comprises a gland body, a plurality of extensions, an elastomer seal, a compression member configured to rotate the plurality of extensions towards to the elastomer seal, and an earthing insert mounted in the gland body configured to electrically connect a cable to a neutral and/or grounded conductor. The cable gland is configured to provide an air-tight seal between the exterior of the cable and the elastomer seal through rotation of the plurality of extension upon the elastomer seal. The cable gland may include an o-ring and nut to secure the cable gland to a planar body. The earthing insert comprises a grounding spring in electrical communication with a metallic portion of the cable and a neutral and/or grounded conductor.
System and method for welding system cable management
Embodiments of the present disclosure include a cable management system with a housing comprising a first shell and a second shell configured to couple together about welding system cabling such that a portion of the welding system cabling is contained by the housing. The first and second shells form openings at ends of the housing such that the welding system cabling is capable of extending through the openings and such that edges of the openings enclose a perimeter of the welding system cabling when the first and second shells are coupled together about the welding system cabling. A cradle receives a weld cable of the welding system cabling. A cable clamp engages the weld cable and cooperates with the cradle to restrict movement of the weld cable when the weld cable is disposed in the cradle and the cable clamp is engaged.
DUPLEX ELECTRICAL CABLE FITTING
A duplex electrical cable fitting includes a connector body having a mounting member and a base member, a cover having a cover hook, and a locknut configured to engage with the mounting member. The mounting member has a mounting member sidewall extending between first and second open ends with the first and second open ends defining a cable passage therebetween. The base member has a cover engaging member, which defines a cover engaging hole. The base member is connected to the mounting member at the second open end and extends downwardly therefrom. The cover hook is movably connected to the base member via the cover engaging hole so as to allow the cover to be movable relative thereto between open and closed positions.
Rain tight fitting for electrical metal tubing
A rain-tight fitting for connecting electrical metal tubing to an electrical box in a rain-tight fit. The rain-tight fitting includes a fitting body having a leading end adapted to connect to the knockout of an electrical box and a trailing end adapted to create a rain-tight fit with an end of electrical metal tubing (EMT). One or more sleeves are seated within a trailing bore of the fitting body and are held in place by a fastener. A necked-down wall portion on the sleeve contacts the outer periphery of the EMT as it is inserted into the trailing end of the fitting. After the EMT is fully inserted within the trailing end of the fitting, the fastener is tightened to drive the fastener against the outer periphery of the EMT, thereby providing a grounding path between the fitting, the electrical box, and the EMT.
SNAP-IN CABLE CONNECTOR
A snap fitting has a trailing end adapted to be connected to flexible metallic conduit or metal clad cable, and a cylindrical leading end portion. The leading end portion is uniquely formed with a plurality of locking fingers and tensioning fingers adjacent to and on each side of each locking finger. The locking fingers spread radially axially outwardly from near the outboard end of the leading end portion toward the trailing end. The free ends of the fingers have exterior cam surfaces that engage the edge of the box opening when the fitting is inserted into the opening. This causes the locking fingers to flex radially inwardly during assembly of the fitting to the junction box. The snap fitting can be inserted into both sides of the opening of the junction box.
Dry-type cable wire outlet device for a submersible electrical pump
A dry-type cable wire outlet device for a submersible electrical pump includes a wire outlet box positioned in a wellbore, a cable protection pipe, a wire outlet sealing device and a cable. The wire outlet box is connected to the top of a submersible electrical pump. One end of the cable protection pipe is connected to the top of the wire outlet box, and the other end extends out of the well cover of the wellbore. The cable is positioned in the cable protect pipe and connected with the submersible electrical pump through the wire outlet box. The wire outlet sealing device is connected to the well cover, and an end of the cable protection pipe extending outside the well cover is positioned in the wire outlet sealing device. When the device is in use, the opening at the top end of the cable protection pipe is no longer exposed.
Pin-based non-metallic fittings for attachment of flexible metallic conduit
Systems and methods are provided for attaching flexible conduit to an adapter. A pin is inserted opposite a retention rib molded into an aperture of the adapter. Due to the geometry of the flexible conduit and the location of the pin and the retention rib, once inserted, the pin secures the flexible conduit and prevents the flexible conduit from coming loose.
Modular Connector for Rigid Tubing
Modular connectors for rigid tubing are provided. An assembly according to embodiments of the present disclosure may include a rigid tube connected to a coupling assembly, the coupling assembly including a main body having a first tubular section and a second tubular section. The assembly may further include a connector head coupled to the coupling assembly, the connector head including a first section coupled to a second section, wherein the first and second sections define an internal cavity for housing an electrical connector, and wherein the first tubular section extends within the internal cavity.
SNAP-IN CONNECTOR
A tubular snap-in connector includes one or more elastically mounted retaining tabs formed integrally with the connector. The retaining tabs permit the connector to be selectively connected to an electrical junction box by inserting a body of the connector into an appropriate opening in the junction box, advancing the body of the connector forward so that a wall of the junction box depresses a ramp portion of the retaining tabs, and continuing to advance the body of the connector forward until a wedge portion of the retaining tabs passes the wall of the junction box, at which point the retaining tabs spring outwards. A rear wall of each wedge engages an inner wall of the junction box to retain the connector within the box.