GB2468523A - Electrical connector housing with braced cable passage - Google Patents

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GB2468523A
GB2468523A GB0904280A GB0904280A GB2468523A GB 2468523 A GB2468523 A GB 2468523A GB 0904280 A GB0904280 A GB 0904280A GB 0904280 A GB0904280 A GB 0904280A GB 2468523 A GB2468523 A GB 2468523A
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R9/00—Structural associations of a plurality of mutually-insulated electrical connecting elements, e.g. terminal strips or terminal blocks; Terminals or binding posts mounted upon a base or in a case; Bases therefor
    • H01R9/22—Bases, e.g. strip, block, panel
    • H01R9/24—Terminal blocks
    • H01R9/2416—Means for guiding or retaining wires or cables connected to terminal blocks
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/50—Bases; Cases formed as an integral body
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/46—Bases; Cases
    • H01R13/50—Bases; Cases formed as an integral body
    • H01R13/501—Bases; Cases formed as an integral body comprising an integral hinge or a frangible part
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H01R13/582—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable the cable being clamped between assembled parts of the housing
    • H01R13/5829—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable the cable being clamped between assembled parts of the housing the clamping part being flexibly or hingedly connected to the housing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/58—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable
    • H01R13/5837—Means for relieving strain on wire connection, e.g. cord grip, for avoiding loosening of connections between wires and terminals within a coupling device terminating a cable specially adapted for accommodating various sized cables
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
    • H02G3/14—Fastening of cover or lid to box

Abstract

A housing box or enclosure for an electrical wiring connection has a base, one or more perimeter sidewalls, a lid for closing the housing and a cable passage communicating between the exterior and the interior of the housing and for locating an electrical cable. The cable passage is defined between spaced cable passage walls, and a bracing element is provided which moves from a disengaged position to an engaged position to contact and brace at least one of the cable passage walls. Preferably, the bracing element is provided on the lid, and moves from the disengaged to the engaged position as the receptacle is closed by the lid. The bracing element may cause the passage wall to be deflected into the cable passage. Other aspects relate to one of the cable passage walls being repositionable to vary the passage width; a catch for closing the lid; and a cable clamp coincident with mounting apertures.

Description

Electrical Connector Housing The present invention relates to an electrical connector housing.
UK Patent Specification GB2260864 discloses an electrical connector housing in the form of a junction or terminal box formed as a one piece moulding having an integral hinged lid.
The housing that forms the subject of the various aspects of the present invention is suited for use as a junction or connector/terminal box.
An improved arrangement has now been devised.
According to a first aspect, the invention provides a housing for an electrical wiring connection, the housing comprising a receptacle having a base and one or more perimeter sidewalls, and a lid for closing the receptacle; a cable passage communicating between the exterior and the interior of the housing and for locating an electrical cable, the cable * ... passage being defined between spaced cable passage walls, wherein a bracing element is provided for the housing arranged to be movable between a disengaged position to an engaged position to contact and brace at least one of the cable passage walls. ** .* * e * * *
*. 20 The bracing element preferably moves from a disengaged position to an engaged position as the receptacle is closed by the lid. To this end, the bracing element may beneficially be * carried by the lid. * *
In one embodiment, it is preferred that, in moving to the engaged position, the bracing element urges the cable passage wall to be deflected inwardly into the cable passage from its normal position. This enhances the grip on the cable in the cable passage.
Beneficially, in the engaged position the bracing element lies contiguous with a rear face of the cable passage wall.
In a preferred realisation of the invention, means is provided for effecting deflection of both of the spaced cable passage walls in order to enhance the grip on the cable. This may be achieved by the provision of spaced bracing elements arranged to be movable between a disengaged position to an engaged position to contact and brace at both of the spaced cable passage walls defining the cable passage.
The bracing element and/or the passage sidewalls may be provided with inclined contact surfaces, to improve the bracing or deflection effect.
In one embodiment, the cable passage walls are beneficially positioned spaced internally from the perimeter sidewalls of the receptacle, a gap being present between the perimeter sidewall and the cable passage wall. In this embodiment, the bracing element may be received in the gap.
The cable passage preferably has an open upper portion which is closed when the lid is in the closed position. This enables the cable to be inserted in a direction transverse to its length and the lid subsequently closed.
* In a preferred embodiment, the housing may include two cable passages communicating * between the exterior and the interior of the housing and for locating different respective * lengths of electrical cable. * ***
Beneficially, the housing includes mounting means for mounting the housing to a structure, : * the mounting means including mounting formations disposed externally of the perimeter * ** 4*.
* sidewalls of the receptacle.
The receptacle and or the lid may include formations internally of the housing for positionally locating one or more connector devices in the housing.
Beneficially the housing is provided with a catch arrangement for securing the lid to the housing. The catch arrangement may comprise a deflectable catch carried by the lid, the deflectable catch being positioned internally of the perimeter sidewall of the receptacle when the lid is in the closed position. This has advantages in that the catch is not easily accessible for accidental release or tampering.
In one embodiment, it may be preferred that one of the cable passage walls comprises a repositionable wall element arranged to be securable in different positions in order to selectively vary the cable passage width between the spaced cable passage walls.
According to a further aspect, the present invention provides a housing for an electrical wiring connection, the housing comprising a cable passage communicating between the exterior and the interior of the housing and for locating an electrical cable, the cable passage being defined between spaced cable passage walls; wherein at least one of the cable passage walls comprises a repositionable wall element arranged to be securable in different positions in order to selectively vary the cable passage width between the spaced cable passage walls.
Such an arrangement enables the repositionable wall element to be urged by manual force to clamp the cable tightly.
Beneficially, the repositionable wall element is formed integrally with the housing.
It is preferred that the repositionable wall element is movable to dock with a docking *. 20 station so as to define the cable passage when docked. The repositionable wall element is preferably capable of docking with the docking station in a range of different positions in : order to selectively vary the cable passage width between the spaced cable passage walls.
In a preferred embodiment, the repositionable wall element is movable to dock with the docking station in a docking direction which is the same as the direction in which the cable passage walls are spaced. This aids in clamping the cable in the cable passage.
Beneficially, the repositionable wall element and the docking station are provided with complementary engageable formations in order to permit securing in the docking station in a range of different positions.
In one embodiment, the housing comprises a receptacle and the repositionable wall element is tethered to the receptacle by means of a flexible tether. Preferably, tether can be folded back to bring the repositionable wall element from a remote location to position in which the repositionable wall element is docked at the cable passage.
According to a further aspect, the invention provides a housing for an electrical wiring connection, the housing comprising a receptacle having a base and one or more perimeter sidewalls, and a lid for closing the receptacle; a catch arrangement being provided to secure the lid in the closed position, the catch arrangement including a deflectable catch element that is positioned internally of the perimeter sidewall of the receptacle when the lid is in the closed position.
Beneficially, the deflectable catch element is mounted to the lid and engages with a formation provided on the receptacle.
To advantage, the lid may be provided with an aperture permitting access to the deflectable catch element to release the catch engagement.
According to a further aspect, the invention provides a housing for an electrical wiring connection, the housing comprising a receptacle having one or more perimeter sidewalls; a cable passage communicating between the exterior and the interior of the housing and for : locating an electrical cable; one or more mounting apertures being positioned externally of s.* . . . the perimeter sidewall of the receptacle in the region of the cable passage and permitting the housing to be mounted to a structure by means of mechanical fixings; wherein the housing further comprises a clamp element positionable to clamp the cable to the housing externally of the receptacle, the clamp element having one or more securing apertures arranged to be positioned coincident with the one or more mounting apertures.
In a preferred embodiment the clamp element is formed integrally with the receptacle and is foldable to be re-orientated from a non-clamping orientation to a clamping orientation in which the one or more securing apertures are arranged to be positioned coincident with the one or more mounting apertures.
The invention will now be described in specific embodiments, by way of example only, and with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figures 1 to 5 are plan (from above), side, end, underside plan and perspective views respectively of a first embodiment of an electrical connector housing in accordance with the invention.
Figure 6 is a perspective view of an alternative embodiment of a connector housing in accordance with the invention.
Figures 7 to 11 are plan (from above), side, end, underside plan and perspective views respectively of a further embodiment of an electrical connector housing in accordance with the invention.
Referring to the drawings, and initially to figures 1 to 5, there is shown a connector box 1 having a receptacle body 2 comprising a base 3 and peripheral sidewalls 4 upstanding from the base 3. The upper open side of the receptacle body 2 can be closed by a lid 5 which is *.l.
moulded integrally with the receptacle body 3 and connected along an upper edge of a r* peripheral sidewall 4 by means of an integrally formed hinge 6.
At opposed sides of the receptacle 2 are cable access zones 7,8 which comprise a cable passage 9 which extends from the exterior of the receptacle 2 to the interior. The cable * passage 9 is defined between opposed, spaced passage walls 9a, 9b upstanding from the base 3. Each passage sidewall is spaced from an associated outer wall of the receptacle body 2 by a channel 10 that is open at both ends and that extends from one open end lOa at the upper edge of the receptacle body 2 to a second open end lOb on the reverse of the receptacle. The opposed facing surfaces of the passage walls 9a, 9b are provided with grip projections 11 arranged to provided an enhanced grip on the external plastics sheath of an electrical cable. On the reverse surfaces of the passage walls 9a, 9b that define the interior of the channels 10 are provided wedge formations 12 that incline from a thin end (positioned toward the lid side of the receptacle body 2) to a thick end positioned toward the reverse base 3 side of the receptacle body 2. The cable passage 9 is open at the upper end of the receptacle 2 and closed by the lid 5.
At each end, the lid 5 is provided with a respective pair of bracing projections 13a, 13b projecting from the underside of the lid 5. When the lid is folded over to close the box I, the free ends of the projections 13a 13b enter into the upper open ends lOa of the channels and the tapered contact surfaces 18 of the bracing projections 1 3a 1 3b engage with the internal wedge formations 12 on the internal surface of the channels 10 in order to deflect the channel walls 9a or 9b inwardly to provide an enhanced grip on the cable length positioned in the channel 9. In certain embodiments it is envisaged that the wedge formations will not be necessary to effect adequate performance. It is also envisaged that in certain embodiments little or no deflection of the channel walls 9a 9b from their normal position will be achieved, in which case the bracing elements simply lie contiguous with the walls 9a 9b to function to brace the channel walls 9a, 9b. * .
** 15 *.S* S * Toward each end, the lid is also provided with an upstanding catch projection 14 formed integrally with the lid and projecting from a root connected at the underside of the lid 5.
:. The catch projection 14 is resiliently deflectable about its root away from a normal position projecting at right angles from the lid. The free end of the catch projection 14 is provided *, S. * * 20 with an inclined wedge deflection surface 14a leading to an undercut shoulder 14b. In use, * when the lid 5 is folded over to close the box 1, the free ends of the catch projections 14 enter into the upper open ends 1 Oa of the channels 10 and the wedge deflection surfaces 1 4a of the catch projections 14 ride over a wedge formation 15 provided on an internal surface of the channel 10, and snap back such that the undercut shoulder 1 4b abuts against the wedge formation 15. In this way the catch formations 14 cooperating with the wedge formations 15 hold the lid 5 in a closed position against the upper surface of the receptacle body 2.
The catch engagement is formed internally of the channels 10 and is not therefore readily accessible to release engagement. The catch engagement is provided in a recess (channel 10) an end of which is closed when the lid 5 is closed. The catch formations are therefore largely masked and not accessible. This means that the design is robust against tampering -7..
or accidental release of the catch to open the lid 5. In order to release the catch by deflecting the catch formation 14 from its normal position, it is necessary to use a tool (such as a small screwdriver or blade) inserted into the underside open end lOb of the channel 10 in order to lever the catch projection head 14a out of engagement with the wedge formation 15. Additionally the catch can be accessed from the lid 5 side, again by inserting a tool (such as a small screwdriver or blade) inserted via an access aperture 16 in order to lever the catch projection head 1 4a out of engagement with the wedge formation 15.
The receptacle body 2 is provided with mounting apertures 17 enabling the box 1 to be mounted to a structure by means of screws. The mounting apertures are provided on a flange 23 which is positioned externally of the peripheral wall 4 of the receptacle body. A benefit of this is that the mounting apertures are accessible for use irrespective of whether the lid is in the open or closed position. *.**
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The embodiment of figure 1 is also provided with a cable clamp extension piece 19 which * :* carries a pair of bosses 20 each provided with a screw aperture 21. The clamp extension piece 19 can be folded over such that the apertures 21 align with the mounting apertures 17. Screws may then be used to secure the clamp extension piece into position with the S. ** * * 20 bridging portion 1 9a of the clamp extension piece bridging the gap between the apertures * : 17 and clamping a cable present in the cable passage 9.
The receptacle body 2 and/or the lid 5 may be provided with internal ribs 22 or other formations arranged to enable location of electrical connector blocks such as push fit connectors or other connector devices for electrical wires.
In use, the terminal connections of the electrical wiring can be made (whether using push fit connectors or other terminal connector devices) externally of the receptacle body 2. The cables can then be inserted into the cable channels 9 of the receptacle body via the open upper side of the receptacle body. The lid can then be closed and the catch formations 14 engage in snap fit manner with the wedge formations 15 hold the lid 5 in a closed position against the upper surface of the receptacle body 2. In so doing, the bracing projections 13a 1 3b engage with the internal wedge fonnations 12 on the internal surface of the channels in order to deflect or brace the channel walls 9a or 9b to provide an enhanced grip on the cable length positioned in the channel 9.
Figure 6 shows an embodiment of an electrical connector housing 1 generally similar in terms of structure and operation to the embodiment of figures ito 5, but in which the cable clamp extension piece (19 in the previous embodiment) is omitted.
The embodiment of figures 7 to ii is also generally similar to the embodiment of figures 1 to 5 (and like items are numbered with like reference numerals). This embodiment however has a modified cable grip arrangement. At each end, the lid 5 is provided with a respective single bracing projection 1 3a projecting from the underside of the lid 5. When the lid is folded over to close the box 1, the free end of the bracing projection I 3a enters into the upper open end lOa of the channel 10 and the tapered contact surface of the single bracing projection 13 a engages with the internal wedge formation 12 on the internal surface of the channel 10 to brace the cable passage wall 9a in order to enhance the grip on the cable length positioned in the cable passage 9.
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In this embodiment, the other cable passage wall 9b is provided on a repositionable clamp *5 ** * * 20 element that can be repositioned in different engagement positions to vary the width of the * : cable passage 9 (i.e. the separation distance between the cable passage walls 9a and 9b) and hence the gripping force exerted upon a cable present in the passage 9. The cable passage wall 9b is provided on a moulded clamp block 27 which is connected to the main receptacle body 2 by a flexible folded connector strip 28. The moulded clamp block 27 and flexible folded connector strip 28 are formed integrally with the main receptacle body housing. Opposed sides of the moulded clamp block are provided with serrated teeth formations 9d 9e which are arranged to engage in ratchet engagement with corresponding teeth formations 9f 9g provided at oppose sides of a docking station 9c. In use the connecter strip 28 is folded back in itself (from the position shown in the drawings) by means of folding about the hinge 30 and elbow 31, such that the moulded clamp block 27 can be push fit inserted into the docking station 9c with the cable passage surfaces 9a 9b facing one another. In so doing the teeth 9d 9e engage with the teeth 9f 9g. The teeth ride over one another permitting movement in the direction of insertion of the block 27 into the docking station 9c, but movement in the reverse direction is prevented by engagement of the teeth. In this way the clamping force exerted on the cable by the surfaces 9a 9b can be varied by manually pressure on insertion of the block 27 into the docking station 9c. * * ** * *.S* * . ** ** * * S * * * S.
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  1. Claims: I. A housing for an electrical wiring connection, the housing comprising a receptacle having a base and one or more perimeter sidewalls, and a lid for closing the receptacle; a cable passage communicating between the exterior and the interior of the housing and for locating an electrical cable, the cable passage being defined between spaced cable passage walls, wherein a bracing element is provided for the housing arranged to be movable between a disengaged position to an engaged position to contact and brace at least one of the cable passage walls.
  2. 2. A housing according to claim 1, wherein the bracing element moves from a disengaged position to an engaged position as the receptacle is closed by the lid.
  3. 3. A housing according to claim 1 or claim 2, wherein the bracing element is carried bythelid. * .S*S * .55
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  4. 4. A housing according to any preceding claim, wherein in moving to the engaged :. position, the bracing element urges the cable passage wall to be deflected inwardly into the cable passage from its normal position. *. * S S * S
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  5. 5. A housing according to any preceding claim, wherein in the engaged position the bracing element lies contiguous with a rear face of the cable passage wall.
  6. 6. A housing according to any preceding claim, wherein means is provided for effecting deflection of both of the spaced cable passage walls in order to enhance the grip on the cable.
  7. 7. A housing according to any preceding claim, wherein spaced bracing elements are provided, arranged to be movable between a disengaged position to an engaged position to contact and brace at both of the spaced cable passage walls defining the cable passage.
  8. 8. A housing according to any preceding claim wherein the bracing element andlor the passage sidewalls are provided with inclined contact surfaces.
  9. 9. A housing according to any preceding claim, wherein the cable passage walls are positioned spaced internally from the perimeter sidewalls of the receptacle, a gap being present between the perimeter sidewall and the cable passage wall.
  10. 10. A housing according to any preceding claim wherein the cable passage has an open upper portion which is closed when the lid is in the closed position.
  11. 11. A housing according to any preceding claim including two or more cable passages communicating between the exterior and the interior of the housing and for locating different respective lengths of electrical cable. *.S.
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  12. 12. A housing according to any preceding claim including mounting means for mounting the housing to a structure, the mounting means including mounting ** :* fonnations disposed externally of the perimeter sidewalls of the receptacle. S..
  13. 13. A housing according to any preceding claim, wherein the receptacle and or the lid * * 20 are provided with formations internally of the housing for positionally locating one * or more connector devices in the housing.
  14. 14. A housing according to any preceding claim including a catch arrangement for securing the lid to the housing.
  15. 15. A housing according to claim 14, wherein the catch arrangement comprises a deflectable catch carried by the lid, the deflectable catch being positioned internally of the perimeter sidewall of the receptacle when the lid is in the closed position.
  16. 16. A housing according to any preceding claim, wherein one of the cable passage walls comprises a repositionable wall element arranged to be securable in different positions in order to selectively vary the cable passage width between the spaced cable passage walls.
  17. 17. A housing for an electrical wiring connection, the housing comprising a cable passage communicating between the exterior and the interior of the housing and for locating an electrical cable, the cable passage being defined between spaced cable passage walls; wherein at least one of the cable passage walls comprises a repositionable wall element arranged to be securable in different positions in order to selectively vary the cable passage width between the spaced cable passage walls.
  18. 18. A housing according to claim 17, wherein the housing comprises a receptacle having a base and one or more perimeter sidewalls, and a lid for closing the receptacle. *.S.
  19. 19. A housing according to claim 17 or claim 18, wherein the repositionable wall * ** * S * element is formed integrally with the housing. ** .* * * ** *:.
  20. 20. A housing according to any of claims 17 to 19, wherein the repositionable wall element is movable to dock with a docking station so as to define the cable passage ** ** * . 20 when docked. *
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  21. 21. A housing according to claim 20, wherein the repositionable wall element is capable of docking with the docking station in a range of different positions in order to selectively vary the cable passage width between the spaced cable passage walls.
  22. 22. A housing according to claim 20 or claim 21, wherein the repositionable wall element is movable to dock with the docking station in a docking direction which is the same as the direction in which the cable passage walls are spaced.
  23. 23. A housing according to any of claims 20 to 22, wherein the repositionable wall element and the docking station are provided with complementary engageable formations in order to permit securing in the docking station in a range of different positions.
  24. 24. A housing according to any of claims 17 to 23, wherein the housing comprises a receptacle and the repositionable wall element is tethered to the receptacle by means of a flexible tether.
  25. 25. A housing according to claim 24, wherein the flexible tether can be folded back to bring the repositionable wall element from a remote location to position in which the repositionable wall element is docked at the cable passage.
  26. 26. A housing for an electrical wiring connection, the housing comprising a receptacle having a base and one or more perimeter sidewalls, and a lid for closing the receptacle; a catch arrangement being provided to secure the lid in the closedISposition, the catch arrangement including a deflectable catch element that is * .*S 1 positioned internally of the perimeter sidewall of the receptacle when the lid is in the closed position. * *SS
  27. 27. A housing according to claim 26, wherein the deflectable catch element is mounted ** ** * 20 to the lid and engages with a formation provided on the receptacle. *
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  28. 28. A housing according to claim 26 or claim 27, wherein the lid is provided with an aperture permitting access to the deflectable catch element to release the catch engagement.
  29. 29. A housing for an electrical wiring connection, the housing comprising a receptacle having one or more perimeter sidewalls; a cable passage communicating between the exterior and the interior of the housing and for locating an electrical cable; one or more mounting apertures being positioned externally of the perimeter sidewall of the receptacle in the region of the cable passage and permitting the housing to be mounted to a structure by means of mechanical fixings; wherein the housing further comprises a clamp element positionable to clamp the cable to the housing externally of the receptacle, the clamp element having one or more securing apertures arranged to be positioned coincident with the one or more mounting apertures.
  30. 30. A housing according to claim 29, wherein the clamp element is formed integrally with the receptacle and is foldable to be re-orientated from a non-clamping orientation to a clamping orientation in which the one or more securing apertures are arranged to be positioned coincident with the one or more mounting apertures. S * * S. * I... *. S. * * S * S * S.. *5 * S S *S *SSS* I *
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