Electrical extension
First Claim
1. An electrical extension comprising:
- a cable storage unit having an open area within it for receiving cables;
a first electrical cable and a second electrical cable, an electrical connection between the first and second cables connecting them in series;
the second cable being stored in the unit as a plurality of coils, with the coils thereof being arranged one on top of the other, the cables being so placed that the second cable is withdrawn from the unit, and the unit including a passage for the second cable to exit the unit;
the unit having a guide thereon in which the connection between the cables is supported.
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Abstract
An electrical extension particularly for use in a motor vehicle: a cylindrical cable storage container having two cables coiled therein. The cables are connected in series. The first cable is stored as a plurality of spiral turns arranged in a substantially flat disk in the bottom of the container. The second, less flexible cable is stored as a plurality of coils arranged one on top of the other against the interior wall of the container. The second cable is played out initially from the container for connection to an external power source. The first cable is connected to an electrical unit within the vehicle. The container may be stored behind the grille and under the hood of a vehicle. A operable cover sealed to and over the container may be pivoted to the hood.
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21 Claims
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1. An electrical extension comprising:
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a cable storage unit having an open area within it for receiving cables; a first electrical cable and a second electrical cable, an electrical connection between the first and second cables connecting them in series; the second cable being stored in the unit as a plurality of coils, with the coils thereof being arranged one on top of the other, the cables being so placed that the second cable is withdrawn from the unit, and the unit including a passage for the second cable to exit the unit; the unit having a guide thereon in which the connection between the cables is supported. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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15. The electrical extension of claim 15, the cover further comprising a seal thereon for sealing to the container and the groove to seal against external conditions.
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