# US 9,882,325 B2 · Cable tray assembly > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,882,325 B2 - Document ID: US9882325B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/472,372 - Filed: 2017-03-29 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Granted: 2018-01-30 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-31 - Assignees: Molex Incorporated - Applicants: Molex, LLC - Inventors: Tommy Lawrence; Javier Resendez; Takayuki Arai - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9882325B2 ## CPC - H01R 25/00: Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits (supported only by co-operation with a counterpart H01R31/00; with a holder adapted for supporting apparatus to which its counterpart is attached H01R33/88) - H01R 13/502: composed of different pieces (H01R13/514 takes precedence) - H01R 13/512: assembled by screw or screws - H01R 13/6581: Shield structure - H01R 13/6591: Specific features or arrangements of connection of shield to conductive members - H01R 13/73: Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall - H01R: ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS ## Abstract A cable tray assembly includes a first shell that defines a hollow interior and a second shell that defines a hollow interior, wherein one of the shells is partially inserted into the other shell so that the two hollow interiors are in communication. The shells each include a face that is opposite the face on the other shell and the faces support a plurality of connectors. An adjustment system helps control the distance between the two faces so that the cable tray can connect two row of connectors that are a distance apart where the distance is variable. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A cable tray assembly, comprising: a first shell with a plurality of sides that define a first interior cavity, the first shell having a plurality of first connectors on a first face; a second shell with a plurality of sides that define a second interior cavity, the second shell having a plurality of second connectors on a second face, the first and second face being on opposing sides of the cable tray assembly, wherein the first shell is configured to be inserted into the second shell so that the first interior cavity is in communication with the second interior cavity; a plurality of cables connecting the plurality of first connectors to the plurality of second connectors and being positioned in the first and second cavities; and an adjustment system that is configured, in operation, to selectively control a distance between the first face and the second face. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The cable tray assembly of claim 1, wherein the adjustment system includes a threaded shaft that is rotatably mounted in the first and second shell, wherein rotation of the shaft causes a distance between the first face and the second face to be modified. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The cable tray assembly of claim 2, wherein the threaded shaft includes a thumb screw and a locking nut. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The cable tray assembly of claim 1, wherein the distance between the first and second faces can be adjusted 20 mm in either direction from a central position. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The cable tray assembly of claim 1, further comprising an electromagnetic interference gasket between the first shell and the second shell. ### Claim 6 A cable tray assembly, comprising: a first shell with a plurality of sides that define a first interior cavity and a first shoulder, the first shell having a plurality of first connectors on a first face; a second shell with a plurality of sides that define a second interior cavity and a second shoulder, the second shell having a plurality of second connectors on a second face, the first and second face being on opposing sides of the cable tray assembly, wherein the first shell is configured to be inserted into the second shell so that the first interior cavity is in communication with the second interior cavity; a plurality of cables connecting the plurality of first connectors to the plurality of second connectors and being positioned in the first and second cavities; and an adjustment system that is configured, in operation, to control a distance between the first face and the second face. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The cable tray assembly of claim 6, wherein the first shell can be inserted into the second shell so that the first shoulder is pressed against the second shoulder. ### Claim 8 (depends on 6) The cable tray assembly of claim 6, wherein the adjustment system is spring biased. ### Claim 9 (depends on 6) The cable tray assembly of claim 6, wherein the distance between the first and second faces can be adjusted 20 mm in either direction from a central position. ### Claim 10 (depends on 6) The cable tray assembly of claim 6, further comprising an electromagnetic interference gasket between the first shell and the second shell.