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;
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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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; 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, and wherein 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. - View Dependent Claims (2)
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3. 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 (4, 5, 6)
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- 7. The wiring module according to 6 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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9. 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; 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; a shield disposed proximate said wiring side so as to seal said terminal set; a plurality of breakaways disposed on said terminal set proximate said wiring side, said breakaways removable so as to electrically isolate portions of said terminal set; and a plurality of wires extending through said wiring side each having a first end connected to said terminal set and a second end connected to one of said push wire connectors. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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