Electrical interconnection assembly with pivotal end connector
OwnerNorman R. Byrneinventor
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Abstract
A power cable assembly (20) is provided with a pivotal male connector (220). The power cable assembly (20) includes a flexible conduit (114) attached to the pivotal male connector (220). The male connector (220) includes a male connector module (240) for housing male connector terminals (122A) connected to electrical wires (142) and supporting flanges (125). The male connector module (240) can pivot through a desired angle with respect to the flexible conduit (114). This pivoting arrangement is advantageous for fitting around tight corners in wall panel raceways.
Claims5
An electrical interconnection assembly for use in a space-divider wall system including a plurality of modular upright wall panels having vertically extending opposite end edges and a raceway area extending between said opposite edges for supporting electrical conductors and junction blocks, said assembly adapted to be mounted in said raceway and comprising:
- at least one junction block for receiving electrical receptacles;
- a power cable attached between said junction block and a power source for supplying power to said junction block;
- a connector housing having one end directly connected to said power cable, and having wires enclosed therein, said connector housing having no pivotable movement relative to said power cable;
- a connector module mechanically and electrically connected to another end of said connector housing, said connector module having one end forming a pivot axis relative to said connector housing, so that said connector module is pivotable relative to said connector housing and said power cable;
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- said connector module includes another end directly connected to said junction block, and said pivot axis is spaced away from said another end of said connector module and said junction block.
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