Electrical distribution functional module
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1. A functional module comprising:
- a front cover having a front side defining an electrical distribution function;
a back cover having a back side defining a plurality of shielded plugs; and
a contact set, said front cover and said back cover configured to latch together so as to enclose at least a portion of said contact set, said contact set adapted to communicate electrical power via said shielded plugs for said electrical distribution function.
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Abstract
A functional module comprises a front cover having a front side defining an electrical distribution function and a back cover having a back side defining a plurality of shielded plugs. A contact set is adapted to communicate electrical power via the shielded plugs for the electrical distribution function. The front cover and said back cover are configured to latch together so as to enclose at least a portion of the contact set.
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1. A functional module comprising:
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a front cover having a front side defining an electrical distribution function;
a back cover having a back side defining a plurality of shielded plugs; and
a contact set, said front cover and said back cover configured to latch together so as to enclose at least a portion of said contact set, said contact set adapted to communicate electrical power via said shielded plugs for said electrical distribution function. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A functional module adapted to removably connect to a wiring module mounted within an electrical box and connected to a power cable, said functional module comprising:
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a body having a front cover and a back cover;
an electrical distribution function accessible on said front cover; and
a power contact housed within said body and accessible through said back cover, said power contact adapted to transmit electrical power from said wiring module for said electrical distribution function, said power contact comprising stamped and folded metal. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9, 10)
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11. A functional module adapted to removably connect to a wiring module mounted within an electrical box and connected to a power cable, said functional module comprising:
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a front side providing access to an electrical distribution function;
a back side opposite said front side;
a contact set; and
a shielded plug disposed on said back side having an insulating shield disposed around and substantially extending the length of a plug portion of said contact set, said insulating shield configured to both plug into and accept corresponding nonconductive portions of said wiring module so as to fully enclose said plug portion when in electrical communication with said power cable. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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