Electrical distribution wiring module
AssigneeProtectConnect
InventorMichael P. Gorman
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Abstract
A wiring module adapted to mount within an electrical box has a functional side and an opposite wiring side. The functional side has sockets adapted to removably connect with a functional module. A terminal set provides a conductive portion of the sockets and is adapted to terminate a power cable. A shield is disposed proximate the wiring side so as to seal the terminal set.
Claims14
A wiring module adapted to mount within an electrical box, said wiring module comprising:
- a functional side having sockets adapted to removably connect with a functional module;
- a wiring side opposite said functional side;
- a terminal set providing a conductive portion of said sockets and adapted to electrically connect with a power cable;
- a shield disposed proximate said wiring side so as to seal said terminal set;
- a front cover defining said functional side;
- a back cover defining said wiring side;
- a bracket configured to mount said wiring module to said electrical box;
- a plurality of wire apertures defined by said back cover;
- a plurality of fixed wire terminals disposed on said terminal set;
- a plurality of fixed wires each having a stripped wire end and a connector end, each of said fixed wires extending through a corresponding one of said wire apertures so that said stripped wire end connects to a corresponding one of said fixed wire terminals, said connector end adapted to terminate at least a portion of said power cable,
- wherein said covers attach together so as to enclose at least a portion of said terminal set and to secure said bracket, and
- wherein said shield comprises:
- a mounting wall disposed proximate a center of said shield;
- a mounting aperture defined in said mounting wall capable of accommodating a fastener so as to fixedly attach said shield to said back cover;
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- a plurality of knockouts extending from said mounting wall.
A wiring module comprising:
- a housing having a functional side with sockets adapted to removably connect with a functional module and an opposite wiring side;
- a terminal set disposed within said housing and forming a conductive portion of said sockets;
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- a plurality of wires extending through said wiring side each having a stripped end connected to said terminal set and a push-wire connector end adapted to attach to a power cable so that electrical power is communicated from said power cable to said sockets.
The wiring module according to 6 wherein said housing further comprises a plurality of wire apertures each adapted for a corresponding one of said wires so as to provide a seal around and strain relief for said wires and access to said terminal set.
A wiring module adapted to an electrical box comprising:
- a front cover defining a functional side;
- a back cover defining a wiring side;
- a plurality of sockets disposed on said functional side adapted to connect to a functional module;
- a terminal set providing a conductive portion of said sockets;
- a plurality of push wire connectors accessible from said wiring side and in electrical communication with said terminal set, said push wire connectors adapted to connect to a power cable so as to transfer electrical power to said sockets;
- a shield disposed proximate said wiring side so as to seal said terminal set;
- a plurality of breakaways disposed on said terminal set proximate said wiring side, said breakaways removable so as to electrically isolate portions of said terminal set;
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- a plurality of wires extending through said wiring side each having a first end connected to said terminal set and a second end connected to one of said push wire connectors.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.