Abstract: A wire harness including: an electrical wire including a core wire and a covering that covers an outer circumference of the core wire; and a routing path regulator that has a higher rigidity than the core wire and is configured to regulate a routing path of the electrical wire by being provided adjacent to the core wire between ends of the core wire and being covered, together with the core wire, by the covering.

Abstract: A light fixture, and lighting systems and methods, are provided for selectively receiving one of a modulator or a jumper plug at a connector port of the light fixture. The connector port is coupled between and electrically isolates a driver and a light emitting unit of the light fixture. The modulator, when connected to the connector port, is configured to receive unmodulated power from the driver and to provide modulated power to the light emitting unit. The jumper plug, when connected to the connector port, is configured to provide unmodulated power from the driver to the light emitting unit.

Abstract: A rotating safety outlet includes an outer case and a rotating piece defining plug holes and received inside the outer case and configured to rotate relative to the outer case. A pair of power conducting pieces is coupled to the rotating piece. A pair of latching assemblies is coupled to the outer case. The rotating piece is rotated along a predetermined angle of rotation by a plug inserted into the plug holes. The plug inserted into the plug holes resists against the power conducting pieces. When the rotating piece is rotated along the predetermined angle of rotation, the pair of power conducting pieces contacts the pair of latching assemblies to cause the plug, the pair of power conducting pieces, and the pair of latching assemblies to be electrically coupled together. A latching assembly locks the rotating piece in place after being rotated along the predetermined angle of rotation.

Abstract: A modular track assembly for a track light includes a track unit and a connector. The track unit includes a track, a circuit board, a pair of conductive elements, and a cap formed with two holes. The connector includes two conductive members, each of which includes two insertion segments. One of the insertion segments is inserted into a respective one of the holes and is connected electrically to a respective one of the conductive elements, and the other one of the insertion segments is configured to be inserted into a respective one of the holes of another modular track assembly to connect electrically to a respective one of the conductive elements of the another modular track assembly.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a rail unit, and an electric unit that is installed on the rail unit so as to be adjustable in position. The electric unit makes contact with the rail unit and receives power from the rail unit. In the lighting apparatus according to the present invention, a plurality of electric units can be installed on a rail unit so as to be adjustable in position, and even if the position of each electric unit is changed, power can be reliably supplied from the rail unit to the electric unit. Therefore, the present invention can be effectively used as lighting for several places, for instance, a place with a comparatively large area, or a place where intensely bright lighting is required.

Abstract: A power assembly may comprise a track that includes one or more conductive plates and one or more mechanical connection plates, wherein the track is powered from a power source; and a power connector assembly that connects to the track, wherein the one or more conductive plates connect to the power assembly providing a power connection, and further wherein the one or more mechanical connection plates connect to the power assembly providing a mechanical connection. The power connector assembly may be configured to provide low voltage power through the track to a low voltage power device. The power assembly may include a configuration of mechanical connections and conductive material arranged in such a way as to provide power and/or signal distribution to a mating device, such as to a set of LED modules, other lighting sources, or powered track devices for use with a merchandise display system.

Abstract: Systems and methods which provide a versatile lighting module which may be utilized alone or in combination with other lighting modules to provide any number of lighting unit configurations are shown. Lighting modules of embodiments herein are adapted to facilitate electrical connection, whether to one or more power supply and/or to one or more other lighting module, along any portion of the entire periphery of the lighting module. Accordingly, lighting modules may be coupled together in any orientation, geometry, and topology to cooperate as a light source having various desired characteristics according to embodiments herein.

Abstract: A flexible multi-line conductor and multiple luminaire connectors may be provided. Each one of the luminaire connectors may be coupled to a corresponding luminaire and the flexible multi-line conductor. Each of the luminaire connectors may be moveable relative to each other. The flexible multi-line conductor may bend in response to movement of any of the luminaire connectors relative to each other. The flexible multi-line conductor may include multiple conductors. Each one of the luminaire connectors may couple a corresponding one of the luminaires to a different set of the conductors than the other luminaire connectors couple to the other luminaires.

Abstract: A coupling is used with a U-section longitudinally extending power track having a floor and a pair of side walls defining a longitudinally and transversely open retaining channel and provided on the side walls with respective dielectric support rails each carrying a respective longitudinally extending main conductor transversely exposed in the slot and connected to phase or ground. The coupling has a dielectric coupling housing extending along an axis and having center structure defining a center symmetry plane perpendicular to the axis and end formations projecting axially oppositely from the center structure and each fittable longitudinally into the channel at an end of the power track to an insertion depth determined by the center structure. Two L-section and longitudinally extending metallic contact strips are carried on and transversely limitedly movable in a predetermined transverse direction in the dielectric housing.

Abstract: A metal power track has a U-section body having a pair of parallel side walls joined by a floor wall and delimiting a longitudinally extending retaining channel. Respective longitudinally extending and dielectric support rails are carried on the side walls, and a ground strip is provided on the floor wall. Two respective longitudinally extending, uninsulated bare main conductors are carried on each of the the dielectric support rails and are adapted to conduct power. Respective longitudinally extending uninsulated secondary conductors are carried on each of the dielectric support rails between the respective main conductors but out of electrical contact therewith. The conductors are all exposed transversely in the retaining channel. Each of the secondary conductors is adapted to carry electrical control signals or act as light-duty power feed lines.

Abstract: A clamp for electrically connecting a contact rail and a bus bar of a PV assembly includes a base having a first end and a second end positioned opposite the first end. Two fixing portions extend from both sides of the base and away from and perpendicular to the first surface, and adapted to detachably fix the clamp to the contact rail. An extending portion has a first bending extension extending and bent from the base, a parallel extension connected with the first bending extension and extending in parallel with and apart from the first surface, a second bending extension connected with the parallel extension and extending between the two fixing portions, and an actuating extension connected with the second bending extension and extending beyond the base. A locating protrusion is formed integrally with the base and adapted to engage within the first locating element and the second locating element.

Abstract: An electrical conducting part including a body including a cross-section substantially in the form of an overturned “U” having a longitudinal base, wherein at least one end of the body includes a longitudinal extension with an upwards fold, and a vertical flank, wherein the body defines at least one first opening elongated in the transverse direction and at least first elastic lugs extending in the vertical direction and integral with the flanks of the “U” and arranged in the longitudinal direction opposite each opening in the base.

Abstract: A compact continuous ground plane system is provided. In one embodiment, the invention relates to an assembly for forming a continuous ground plane for an antenna having at least two elements configured to move relative to one another, the ground assembly including a first element having a housing, a plunger disposed within the housing, a second element, a wear plate coupled to the second element, and a spring disposed between the plunger and the housing, the spring configured to urge the plunger toward the wear plate, where the plunger is configured to be moved within the housing and to make electrical contact with the wear plate.

Abstract: A bendable line voltage track lighting system includes a track having a conductor subassembly and first and second bendable sheaths that engage the conductor subassembly. The conductor subassembly includes first and second insulators that receive first and second bus-bars, respectively, and a compression gasket for biasing the two insulators into engagement with guide grooves in the bendable sheaths. Power is fed to the track by power connectors that engage the bus-bars contained within the conductor subassembly. Light fixtures are powered by making electrical contact with the bus-bars of the conductor subassembly.

Abstract: A demountable pellet is disclosed for use as an electrode contact assembly. The pellet comprises a base 1 upon which is mounted a plurality of electrodes 18, 19, 20 arranged in respective spaced parallel planes and having respective contacts 23, 24, 25 protruding from them. A closure 2 for the base 1 has a member 11, 12, 13 engaging at least one of the electrode contacts. In an unassembled condition of the pellet, with the closure 2 separate from the base 1 and each closure member disengaged from its respective electrode contact, the contacts 23, 24, 25 lie in respective spaced parallel planes. In the assembled condition of the pellet with each closure member engaging its respective electrode contact, at least one of the contacts 23, 24, 25 lies in a plane other than that in which it lay in the unassembled condition of the pellet.

Abstract: A lawn edging strip includes imbedded conductors which can be used to conduct low voltage electricity to allow the lawn edging to double as a lighting strip. The lawn edging product enables solderless connection of one or more low voltage lights at points along the length of the edging using a light socket body with a plug adapted for insertion into holes formed in the strip to expose embedded conductors. Adjacent sections of lawn edging may be connected together physically and electrically.

Abstract: An electric lighting system for concealed lighting and track lighting installations has lamp holders spaced along a custom power cable with two finely braided high current conductors. The cable and conductors have a flattened rectangular cross section and are exceptionally pliable to facilitate cornering in tight spaces. The cable exterior is slotted for reduced height of the installed lamp holders and optimum low profile of concealed lighting installations. The lamp holders are adaptable to different types of lamps and include an optional reflector. Snap-on mounting lugs permit installation of the cable and lamp holders directly to a mounting surface. Alternatively, a low profile track holds the cable and lamp holders.

Abstract: A bendable line voltage track lighting system includes a track having a conductor subassembly and first and second bendable sheaths that engage the conductor subassembly. The conductor subassembly includes first and second insulators that receive first and second bus-bars, respectively, and a compression gasket for biasing the two insulators into engagement with guide grooves in the bendable sheaths. Power is fed to the track by power connectors that engage the bus-bars contained within the conductor subassembly. Light fixtures are powered by making electrical contact with the bus-bars of the conductor subassembly.

Abstract: A track lighting assembly includes a coupler to join tracks which is movable through a plurality of angles. The assembly also comprises an adapter which allows for flush mounting of the track wherein the fixture adapters may be moved along the track despite the flush mounting of the track.

Abstract: A device for electrically grounding an access floor panel to a floor panel support in contact with a ground including a clip fastened to the floor panel, the clip compressible against the support when the floor panel is placed against the support.

Abstract: The electrical tape has a flexible conductor strip defining a conductor strip contact surface configured to interact with a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector, the flexible conductor strip being arranged to provide electrical connectivity between the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector. The electrical tape has a flexible insulator portion substantially surrounding the flexible conductor strip, the flexible insulator portion being arranged to expose the conductor strip contact surface along the length of the tape.

Abstract: An elongate electrical conductor (2) is disclosed that is adapted for electrically connecting with an electrical contact, the conductor (2) includes a longitudinally extending elongate body (61) for defining a first contact surface (62); and a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart ribs (66) that extend from the body (61) to respective free ends (67) that are spaced apart from the first contact surface (62) for allowing the contact to be progressed between the body (61) and one or more of the ribs (66), each rib (66) including a respective second contact surface (68) that is opposed with the first surface (62) wherein, upon progression of the contact between the body (61) and the one or more ribs (66), the first surface (62) and the respective one or more second surfaces (68) are resiliently biased into engagement with the contact.

Abstract: A flexible track for use in a track lighting system which includes two elongated track members mounted back-to-back which can be manually set and secured into a desired curved configuration. The elongated flexible track members are parallel and adjacent to each other with conductors positioned in channels on the lateral faces of the flexible track, capable of engaging one or more light fixtures. Each track member can slide relative to the other creating a mechanism that allows for large or small diameter curves of the flexible track.

Abstract: The present invention provides an anisotropic conductive film for testing an electronic component, which comprises a film substrate comprising an insulating resin and plural conductive paths insulated from each other and penetrating the film substrate in the thickness direction, preferably, an anisotropic conductive film wherein the plural conductive paths are disposed in a houndstooth check pattern and the distance between conductive paths between adjacent rows of conductive paths is smaller than the distance between conductive paths within a row of conductive paths. In another preferable embodiment, the insulating resin comprises a naphthalene skeleton epoxy resin crosslinked with a phenol resin and an acrylic rubber, and both ends of the plural conductive paths are exposed on both the front and the back surfaces of the film substrate.

Abstract: A press-fit bus-bar for distributing power along a backplane or a printed circuit board includes a number of flat bus bar conductors fabricated from an electrically conductive material. Each bus bar conductor is separated from adjacent bus bar conductors by layers of an insulating material. A number of electrically conductive press-fit tails protrude from one edge of each bus bar conductor. When the laminated bus bar conductors and insulating material layers are placed in a housing which is then filled with a hardened epoxy resin, the press-fit tails protrude from the surface of that epoxy resin. These protruding tails can be press-fit in a backplane(s) or printed circuit board(s) for the purpose of supplying these backplane(s) or printed circuit board(s) with electric power.

Abstract: A dual-voltage lighting fixture assembly having at least two independent lighting circuits for supporting and energizing tube-type lamps. The assembly comprises a track having an insulating housing for mounting at least one set of conductors along an upper plane surface of the housing and at least one other set of conductors along a lower plane surface of the housing. Sets of complementary tabs formed in the housing provide means for locking a plurality of lamp clips at predetermined positions on the track. An improved lamp clip includes means for connecting the lamp clip to the track and separate means for making electrical contact between the lamp and one of the conductors in the track. The lamp clip has corresponding apertures for receiving the complementary tabs in the track to lock the lamp clip in position, and an outwardly-extending tang integral with one side thereof for making electrical contact with the conductor.

Abstract: There are provided photovoltaic-photoelectrochemical devices each comprising a diode and a plurality of separate photocathode elements. Preferably, the devices are positioned in a container in which they are at least partially immersed in electrolyte. Preferably, the devices are positioned in a container which has at least one photocathode reaction product vent and at least one anode reaction product vent. Preferably, the devices are positioned in a container which has an internal partial wall extending from a top portion of the container toward, but not reaching, a bottom portion of the container, the internal partial wall being positioned between the photocathode elements and an anode element which is electrically connected to the p-region of the diode. There are also provided photovoltaic-photoelectrochemical methods using such devices, and methods of making such devices.

Abstract: An electrical track lighting system. The track lighting system includes a flexible track that includes a foamed adhesive strip on the upper surface separating two conductor rails. The track is cut to length and secured to the desired surface by the adhesive strip. Light fixtures having spring clip members with electrical contact surfaces engage onto the upper surface conductor rails of the track. An elastomer body provides a resilient force to ensure the engagement of the spring clip members.

Abstract: A holding unit for holding electrical devices, and a mounting system utilizing such holding units are disclosed. The holding unit has an elongated body with first and second spaced apart, parallel walls, a central wall having opposite sides and extending between, and interconnecting the first and second spaced apart walls so as to form a generally C-shaped cross-sectional configuration with a mounting space between the first and second walls, which are resiliently movable. The holding unit also includes at least one recess formed in each of the opposite sides of the central wall such that the recesses extend along a length of the elongated body and are configured to accept electrical wires. At least one mounting projection extends from each of the first and second walls into the mounting space and are configured to grip an electrical device such that the electrical device is releasably held in the mounting unit.

Abstract: A flexible electrically conductive track including an elongated flexible insulating member providing at least one longitudinally extending slot to receive an electric conductor. The conductor includes a pair of generally parallel co-extensive contact strips joined by a plurality of transverse ribs. The slots are closed by resiliently displaceable flanges which are displaced to provide access to the conductor.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting an electrical cable to a conductive member having an electrically conductive female member and a substantially continuous electrically conductive male member. The female member has an open-ended longitudinal slot with a width A and a plurality of electrically conductive tines mounted in the slot. The male member is formed from an open-ended hollow tube with the electrical cable inserted into the open end. The tube and the cable are simultaneously compressed, thereby coupling the cable within the tube and forming a planar tab with substantially parallel first and second sides defining a height B and a width C. The planar tab is received within the longitudinal slot of the female member, the parallel sides of the planar tab contacting the electrically conductive tines.

Abstract: A lead frame is formed by subjecting a frame base to a forming process, a semiconductor chip is fixed on leads formed in the lead frame and wires are provided in the semiconductor chip, and then a package which accommodates the semiconductor chip is formed; a non-conductive adhesive being provided, before the forming process, on a position on the frame base in which the leads are formed, and unnecessary portions of the frame base and the non-conductive adhesive being removed in the forming process so that the leads having a predetermined configuration and provided with the non-conductive adhesive are formed.

Abstract: A grounding member for installation between a surface acoustic wave filter package and a circuit board to which the filter package is mounted. The grounding member is formed from electrically conductive sheet stock material as a leaf spring which is deformed to maintain effective contact between the outer case of the filter package and a ground plane on the circuit board. In addition to providing an effective ground connection between the filter package and the ground plane, the grounding member also functions as an electromagnetic shield for radiating signals between the input signal post and the output signal post of the filter package.

Abstract: An intermeshable electrical connector comprises a flexible electrically conductive member having electrically conductive elements along an outer surface for forming electrical connections with a rigid member having electrically conductive elements along an outer surface, these elements being correspondingly configured to the elements on the flexible member. The rigid member may be intermeshed with the flexible member at a desired location in a releasable engagement, forming the electrical connections, while allowing for subsequent release and reconnection without stripping, damaging or penetrating the electrically conductive elements of the flexible member.

Abstract: A charging apparatus of driverless transporting vehicle comprises a power unit, an electrode assembly connected to the power unit and sildably anlong a predetermined direction, a motor for sliding the assembly, an electrode unit rotatably journalled with assembly by a shaft and contactable with charging terminal of the vehicle and a spring for rotating the electrode unit around the shaft and extruding it outside. Wherein when the assembly slides, the electrode unit comes in contact with the terminal, further when the assembly slides, the electrodo unit comes in contact with the terminal, rotates around the shaft against the spring and keeps its contact with the terminal.

Abstract: A device for digital data transmission includes a U-shaped support rail and a plastic strand which can be clamped into the U-shaped support rail. A strip-like metal contact conductor is mounted on a portion of the inner side of the plastic strand located frontally opposite and at a distance from an insertion gap for a collector shoe which is longitudinally movable in the support rail. The contact conductor contacts a contact body of the collector shoe. Compared to the plastic strand, the contact conductor has a significantly smaller thickness. A shielding member is provided between the inner side of the plastic strand and the support rail. The shielding member has shield contact surfaces which interact with a contact piece of the collector shoe. The contact conductor is clamped into a longitudinal channel of the plastic strand which is bent into a circular shape. The plastic strand is locked to the support rail.

Abstract: Low voltage cable lighting system including a flat cable comprising two bare, ribbon shaped conductors which are plached on each side of and bonded to an insulating interlayer, and a multitude of low voltage bi-pin lamps which are distributed along the cable with each of their contact pins resting against the surface of one of the ribbon conductors, each lamp being secured in place by means of a mounting clamp which contains means for maintaining a stable contact pressure between the contact pins and the ribbon conductors.

Abstract: Electrical connecting device such as a bus bar comprises a folded section of sheet metal having a bight and arms extending from the bight. Receptacle portions are provided in the form of openings in the bight so that a tab contact can be inserted into one of the openings and will engage the opposed internal surfaces of the arms. In addition, contact sites are provided on the distal ends of the arms for contacting the devices which have wire-receiving slots on their ends. A conductor in a cable can thus be connected to a plurality of second conductors which are attached to the tab members that are inserted into the receptacle portions in the bight.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical supply system for electrical lighting installations and the like. The system comprises a track having an elongate insulating member housing first and second conductors extending longitudinally in spaced apart relationship and a plurality of like connectors each having attachment means operable to attach the connector to the track at a continuously adjustable position along its length and contact means making electrical contact with the track when so attached. Each connector is selectively attachable in either a first or a second orientation relative to the track such that the contact means makes electrical contact with only the first or second conductor respectively. Such an arrangement allows the connectors to be of simple construction and can be used with any number of different electrical loads.

Abstract: Conductor strip (1) for electrical and telecommunication conductors with one or several through metallic conductors (9), which are arranged to be connected up at any selected position, and which are arranged on or in an electrically non-conductive strip base (5). The metallic conductor or conductors (9) is or are embedded in a through electrically conductive string or cord (8) of plastic material. Because of the inherent resiliency of the material and/or the springiness of the strip structure, the conductor strip (1) is automatically lockable by expansion or outward springing of the strip, whereat the free ends of the strip (1) are caused to engage behind projections (4) of an installation channel (3).

Abstract: A low voltage track lighting system includes a flexible power track and one or more light fixtures removably attachable to the track for energization. The track has an elongated support member of an electrical insulating material, the support member being generally I-shaped, defining lateral electrical conductor-receiving channels, the conductors being flat strips extending on-end along the sides of the support member and exposed therealong, the conductor orientation enabling the power track to be bent in a horizontal plane, but not in a vertical plane.

Abstract: An elongate electrical conductor (2) is disclosed that is adapted for electrically connecting with an electrical contact, the conductor (2) includes a longitudinally extending elongate body (61) for defining a first contact surface (62); and a plurality of longitudinally spaced apart ribs (66) that extend from the body (61) to respective free ends (67) that are spaced apart from the first contact surface (62) for allowing the contact to be progressed between the body (61) and one or more of the ribs (66), each rib (66) including a respective second contact surface (68) that is opposed with the first surface (62) wherein, upon progression of the contact between the body (61) and the one or more ribs (66), the first surface (62) and the respective one or more second surfaces (68) are resiliently biased into engagement with the contact.