US3634809A
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Electrical distribution assembly intended to form prefabricated electric conduits
Assignee: Telemecanique SA
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Filing: 1970-02-24
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Granted: 1972-01-11
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Expires: 1990-02-24
Abstract
Abstract An electric distribution unit with electric current supply conductors advantageously embedded in a strip of insulating material of which a portion can be bared, said unit being mounted in an opening formed in a supporting wall and comprising: at least one element adapted to receive said bared portion of said conductors, at least two flexible parallel edges provided on said element and locking lugs carried by said flexible edges; whereby: said unit adapts itself on the perimeter of said opening and said strip containing said conductors is held flat against said wall.
Inventors
- 👤 Joly Jean Joly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:47
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R25/00; H01R25/16; H01R25/164
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A connection device for connecting electrical conductors embedded in two strips of insulating material with said electrical conductors having bared portions protruding from said strips of insulating material and said device being mounted in an opening formed in a supporting wall comprising first and second elements interfitted to each other; said first element including straight parallel cradles adapted to receive said bared portions of said conductors, centering means connected to each of said strips of insulating material, at least two flexible parallel edges, and locking lugs carried by said edges so as to obtain a locking effect of said first element on the periphery of said opening in the supporting wall; said second element including straight parallel grooves, each adjacent one of said cradles of said first element, double jaws of conducting and resilient material housed in said grooves and each connecting one of the bared portions to another bared portion of the other strip of insulating material, a locking tongue along at least one edge of said second element permitting said first and second elements to be joined by pressure around said tongue serving as a supporting point.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A connection device for connecting electrical conductors embedded in two strips of insulating material with said electrical conductors having bared portions protruding from said strips of insulating material and said device being mounted in an opening formed in a supporting wall comprising first and second elements interfitted to each other; said first element including straight parallel cradles adapted to receive said bared portions of said conductors, centering means connected to each of said strips of insulating material, at least two flexible parallel edges, and locking lugs carried by said edges so as to obtain a locking effect of said first element on the periphery of said opening in the supporting wall; said second element including straight parallel grooves, each adjacent one of said cradles of said first element, double jaws of conducting and resilient material housed in said grooves and each connecting one of the bared portions to another bared portion of the other strip of insulating material, a locking tongue along at least one edge of said second element permitting said first and second elements to be joined by pressure around said tongue serving as a supporting point.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
171 words
An electrical distribution system comprising a U-shaped channel adapted for carrying conductors between the parallel walls of said channel; at least one insulated strip having a plurality of parallel wires embedded therein with intermediate webs between said wires; said insulated strip positioned along the inside face of one of said walls and held between a first insulated element and a second insulated element; one of said elements having inwardly clamping surfaces and said insulated strip having a bared portion positioned in said clamping surfaces; said second insulated element positioned in front of an opening formed in said wall of said channel and having apertures adapted to receive the prong of a connecting plug; said first insulated element having lateral edges outside the area of said clamping surfaces; said second insulated element having lateral edges of flexible material positioned in front of said edges of said first element; a pair of locking lugs between said edges of said elements; and means for securing said second element to said wall of said channel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
171 words
An electrical distribution system comprising a U-shaped channel adapted for carrying conductors between the parallel walls of said channel; at least one insulated strip having a plurality of parallel wires embedded therein with intermediate webs between said wires; said insulated strip positioned along the inside face of one of said walls and held between a first insulated element and a second insulated element; one of said elements having inwardly clamping surfaces and said insulated strip having a bared portion positioned in said clamping surfaces; said second insulated element positioned in front of an opening formed in said wall of said channel and having apertures adapted to receive the prong of a connecting plug; said first insulated element having lateral edges outside the area of said clamping surfaces; said second insulated element having lateral edges of flexible material positioned in front of said edges of said first element; a pair of locking lugs between said edges of said elements; and means for securing said second element to said wall of said channel.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
63 words
The electrical distribution system of claim 2, further characterized by said locking lugs having a hollow spongy stud integral with said flexible edge of said second element, a head on said stud suitable for engaging in a hole in said edge of said first element, and a shaft threaded in its interior for an attaching screw passing through said wall of said channel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
The electrical distribution system of claim 2, further characterized by said second element having a central substantially quadrangular plate having said aperture therethrough adjacent said bared portion of said insulated strip; said plate having a groove on said periphery; a connecting plug substantially similarly shaped to said plate and having resilient flanGes flexibly engaging said groove on said plate; and a locking lug passing through the face of said connecting plug and engaging said plate of said second element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
39 words
The electrical distribution system of claim 4, further characterized by said inwardly clamping surfaces being positioned on said second element and having double jaws of conducting material located adjacent said apertures for contact with prongs from said connecting plug.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
57 words
The electrical distribution system of claim 2, further characterized by said means for securing said second element to said wall of said channel being a flexible frame on said second element with parallel flanges on said frame and protruding fins on said frame to obtain a locking effect with the periphery of said wall of said channel.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-10 | 1975-07-12 | 1976-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-10 | 1979-07-12 | 1980-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-10 | 1983-07-12 | 1984-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |