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Electrical distribution wiring module

DC
  • US 7,052,313 B2
  • Filed: 04/20/2005
  • Issued: 05/30/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/23/2002
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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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;

    a shield disposed proximate said wiring side so as to seal said terminal set;

    a front cover defining said functional side;

    a back cover defining said wiring side;

    a bracket configured to mount said wiring module to said electrical box;

    a plurality of wire apertures defined by said back cover;

    a plurality of fixed wire terminals disposed on said terminal set;

    a plurality of fixed wires each having a stripped wire end and a connector end, each of said fixed wires extending through a corresponding one of said wire apertures so that said stripped wire end connects to a corresponding one of said fixed wire terminals, said connector end adapted to terminate at least a portion of said power cable,wherein said covers attach together so as to enclose at least a portion of said terminal set and to secure said bracket, andwherein said shield comprises;

    a mounting wall disposed proximate a center of said shield;

    a mounting aperture defined in said mounting wall capable of accommodating a fastener so as to fixedly attach said shield to said back cover; and

    a plurality of knockouts extending from said mounting wall.

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