Patent ID: 7052313
Filing Date: 2006-05-30
Classification: H01H,H01R,H02G,H05B,Y10T

Abstract:
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, 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.