Electrical distribution wiring module
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1. 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; and
a shield disposed proximate said wiring side so as to seal said terminal set.
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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.
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1. A wiring module adapted to mount within an electrical box, said wiring module comprising:
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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; and
a shield disposed proximate said wiring side so as to seal said terminal set. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A wiring module comprising:
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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; and
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. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9)
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- 10. The wiring module according to 9 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.
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12. A wiring module adapted to an electrical box comprising:
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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; and
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. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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