Abstract: A locating and alignment pin provided on the bottom of an electric busway switch provides immediate location of the switch connector clips with respect to the busway connector tabs while, at the same time, aligning the switch interlock with the corresponding interlock slot formed within the busway housing while adding to the mechanical support between the electric busway switch and the busway housing. The locating and alignment pin is received within a corresponding locating aperture formed in the top surface of the busway housing next to the busway plug outlet box.

Abstract: A raceway assembly employing snap-on outlet covers is disclosed. The raceway has multiple compartments extending longitudinally for carrying conductors such as standard house wiring power conductors and telephone or data conductors. Separate outlet housings each comprise a one piece, generally metal, bracket having a front wall on a parallel back wall. Insulative end walls are secured to enclose the interior of the receptacle housings. The brackets have openings in the front wall and outlet conductors, such as duplex receptacles or modular telephone jacks, are secured to the front wall. Access to one compartment is provided by a cutout in the rear wall and the rear wall covers the entire portion of the other compartment. Brackets can be positioned side-by-side with multiple outlet connectors or receptacles being positioned on the same centerline.

Abstract: In a deformable system whereby electrical energy distribution conduits and conductors disposed longitudinally therein can be connected along a curved path, the system comprises a deformable central part containing a layer of conductors. Said central part comprises links hinged about axes parallel to the layer and perpendicular to the conductors, which latter are plastically deformable. They are solid conductors having a section which is flattened in the transverse direction of the layer of conductors. The said axes extend through the neutral axis of the conductors.Use to eliminate adverse elastic return movements of the system.

Abstract: The invention provides a supply box for electric ducting able to be mounted at both ends of an electric distribution ducting. This box comprises a movable part with foolproof means which may be moved transversely with respect to the axis of the ducting, between a first position in which the foolproof means cooperate with associated foolproof means on the ducting so as to allow connection of the box to the ducting and a second position making such connection impossible. Marks provided on the movable part make it possible to identify the conductors of the box for each of the two positions.

Abstract: A wall having an interior channel extending vertically along one and preferably both end edges thereof. This interior channel is closed by an openable door arrangement which can be hingedly moved into an open position so as to uncover one side of the channel and permit cables to be laid directly therein. The door arrangement is externally covered by a portion of the flexible side mat which extends over the entirety of the panel side, including the door, so as to permit the portion thereof over the door to hinge outwardly when the door is opened so that removal of the side mat is not required. The side mat is formed as a continuous covering so as to avoid undesired seam or joint lines.

Abstract: An office wall partition includes a central electronic high-frequency power supply as well as a main fluorescent lamp. The power supply is removably comprised within the partition; and the main fluorescent lamp is inserted into and held by a pair of sockets connected with the power supply by way of a high frequency ballast and mounted within a long narrow compartment on top of the partition. The width of this compartment is only about 2.5", which is about the same as the thickness of a standard office partition; and its length is nearly 6', which is nearly the same as the width of a standard office partition. The fluoresent lamp emits the light upward in the form of a beam of approximately 120 degree spread, thereby providing for glare-free ambient illumination reflected off the ceiling. Power track means and receptacle means mounted on the partition are connected with the power supply and provide for the cost-effective operation of various incandescent and/or fluorescent task lighting modules.

Abstract: A disconnectable current tapping device is provided having clips engageable on onmibus bars and disengageable therefrom by translation of a clip carrying slide controlled by a rotary shaft, which is rotated by a plug which is mounted for translation on the shaft while being urged by a return spring, and which is subjected to the action of a control member such as an operating key. By an axial thrust exerted on the plug, a transmission piece provided with a spur in engagement in an annular groove formed in the plug, is drawn in translation so as to actuate a prebreak microcontact; at the end of rotation of the shaft controlling the disconnection, the piece is retained by a resilient retractable member, whereas the plug is returned only through a ramp provided at the edge of the groove so as to allow release of the spur.

Abstract: A multiple circuit track lighting system comprises a track carrying electrical conductors and a connector mechanically engageable with the track for support and for supporting a lighting fixture. The connector is rotatable with respect to the track to effect an electrical connection between it and either of two electrical circuits carried by the track and is releasably latched in either positon.

Abstract: An electrical distribution system having specially formed and insulated bus bars in back to back, stacked relationship with each other along the length of the busway and spaced apart where tap-off or other connection may be made. The bus bars are formed to be interchangeable, to the extent possible, within a busway section. For example, in a four bar plug-in section, the two inner bus bars are identically formed and interchangeable by rotating the bars 180.degree.. Similarly, the two outer bus bars are also identically formed and interchangeable. The electrical insulation between bus bars is provided by the use of insulating tubes comprising one layer of varnished glass cloth between two layers of polyethylene terephthalate. Each bar is provided with a hump located for tap-off connection along the length of the busway. The insulating tubes are spaced apart from each other on each bus bar to provide a tap-off contact surface on each hump.

Abstract: Apparatus for the removable mounting of electrical components such that the connecting and/or disconnecting of the electrical component to or from electrical conductors does not expose an individual to contact with the electrical conductors is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a strip member having a plurality of grooves therein to accept an electrically conductive member therein, a face cover member to cover the plurality of grooves and a module structure to be removably mounted to the strip member. The face cover member has a plurality of apertures therein such that an aperture is positioned over each of the grooves. The module structure includes structure for removably mounting the electrical component therein and structure for removably connecting the electrical component across a plurality of the electrical conductors by physically penetrating the electrical conductors after passing through predetermined apertures in the face cover member.

Abstract: A raceway for a curved wall panel, which raceway is formed by two substantially identical raceway cover members which are of substantially L-shaped cross section and include a substantially vertical leg which defines a side cover and a lower substantially horizontal leg. The vertical leg has a tang which projects inwardly adjacent the upper edge thereof for wedging engagement with the wall panel. The cover member is initially constructed as a straight elongated member having sufficient flexibility to enable it to be bent inwardly or outwardly to conform to the curvature of the wall panel. The lower leg, in the longitudinal direction is formed by a plurality of toothlike projections spaced by intermediate recesses so that the lower leg can be readily bent to conform to the curvature of the panel.

Abstract: An adapter for electrically and mechanically attaching a lighting fixture to a lighting track which utilizes a body having first and second end portions. The first end portion of the body connects to the lighting track while the second end portion of the body holds the lighting fixture. The body includes a pair of conductors which are each held in a chamber formed by a recess in the body and a door connected to the body. One of the conductors is movable such that it extends further from the body than the other conductor which is compatible with a two circuit lighting track.

Abstract: An improved track lighting apparatus wherein an electrical connecting device connects a circuit element to an electrical power track. The track carries a plurality of electrical conductors axially extending along the rail like structure of the track. There is a continuous opening which extends axially in the outer wall of the track defining a slot with laterally spaced walls which contain a channel extending axially along the length of the track. The electrical connecting device is insertable into the slot at a preselected position along the track. The connecting device has a housing made of an insulative material and carries first and second electrical contact members which are biased by a spring made of a nonconductive material. The housing carries a flange which is adapted for insertion into the track channel to form a releaseable lock.

Abstract: An improved housing for a busway system is provided by a two-piece ground bus which includes a generally U-shaped upper section having a top portion and a pair of parallel side flanges extending a predetermined distance and a generally U-shaped lower section having a bottom portion and a pair of parallel side flanges extending intermediate and parallel to the side flanges of the upper section. The main bus bars are retained intermediate the top portion and the bottom portion of the ground bus while also being positioned between the side flanges of the upper section of the ground bus. A side rail is provided on each side of the ground bus. A plurality of fasteners extend along the length of the busway section and connect each side rail with both the upper and lower sections of the ground bus.

Abstract: An adaptor for connecting a luminaire to a track receptacle is disclosed. The track receptacle has retaining flanges along its bottom edges and an insulator assembly adjacent the top. The insulator assembly mounts parallel electrical conductors in the top of the track receptacle and also defines parallel guide channels. The adaptor includes a body having a lid. The lid includes retainers for mating with the retaining flanges. A pair of spring biased electrical contacts extend upwardly from a contact housing mounted in the body and extending through the lid. The housing includes a pair of guide members which are rotationally biased to an aligned position for insertion into the track receptacle.