Abstract: A connector apparatus or adaptor for use in a track-lighting system is provided which includes a grounding leaf to effect electrical contact between a grounded metallic track and a grounding conductor or grounding wire in the connector apparatus. The grounding leaf is slidably mounted onto the floor of the connector apparatus and provides an upwardly protruding lip which is placed in contact with an arm of the metallic track upon locking engagement therewith.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
August 4, 1989
Date of Patent:
May 7, 1991
Assignee:
Marco/Marvin Electric Manufacturing Co.
Inventors:
Ralph S. Stringer, Horace L. Green, Jr.