With Means To Join Tandem Rails Or Tandem Contacts Patents (Class 439/115)
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Patent number: 12074413Abstract: An electrical assembly may include a contactor, a bus bar connected to the contactor, a bracket connected to the bus bar, and/or a cooling member. The cooling member may be connected to the bracket such that the contactor is indirectly connected to the cooling member via the bus bar and the bracket. A method of assembling an electrical assembly may include providing a bracket and one or more contactors, inserting the one or more contactors into the bracket, disposing a flexible circuit at least partially on and/or in the bracket, electrically connecting the flexible circuit with the one or more contactors, connecting a bus bar assembly with the one or more contactors, connecting the bus bar assembly with the bracket, disposing a cooling member on or about the bracket, and/or connecting the cooling member with the bracket.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2023Date of Patent: August 27, 2024Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Robert M. Schmidt, Rutunj Rai, Aric Anglin
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Patent number: 11984690Abstract: A power-inlet plug has an installation seat, an elastic electrical conductive member and an external connector, the elastic electrical conductive member having a fixing portion and an elastic portion electrically connected to the fixing portion, the installation seat is provided with an installation cavity that accommodates the fixing portion and the external connector and a locking mechanism for detachable fix of the installation seat, the installation cavity is provided with an hole providing for the elastic portion extending out, and the elastic portion is provided with a retractable electrical contact. By setting the stop block, the permanent deformation and collapse of the shrapnel can be effectively prevented, and the problems of poor contact and contact failure can be solved. The locking part drives down the locking tongue and the power supply track extrusion locking structure design, effectively prevents the power-inlet plug from falling off.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2021Date of Patent: May 14, 2024Assignee: Self Electroncis Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yuanfang Xue, Zhaoyong Zheng
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Patent number: 11927497Abstract: Disclosed is a pollution and torque measuring device for busbar additional connection modules that detects the degree of pollution occurring in the additional connection modules that allow busbar modules to be attached to each other in electrical distribution systems known as busbars and whether the additional is tightened with sufficient torque.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Inventor: Vedat Voski
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Patent number: 11837824Abstract: A tap-off box includes an enclosure defining a plurality of stab slots and defining a wire access opening, and a thermocouple disposed therein. The tap-off box is configured for remote control and monitoring.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2018Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: BUSWAY SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Mark H. Baldwin, Eric N. Shatzer
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Patent number: 11635193Abstract: The present disclosure provides implementations of a track lighting adapter to couple a luminaire to a lighting track. The track lighting adapter includes a luminaire adapter to couple to the luminaire, and a track adapter to couple to the lighting track. The track adapter is selectively removable from the luminaire adapter.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2021Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Guangzhou Panyu Target Casting And Lighting CorporationInventors: Robert Lee, Zhiping Huang, Siming Yao, Dingqiang Xie
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Patent number: 11588286Abstract: The invention relates to a kit of parts comprising DC, low voltage system of an elongated track and a plug. The elongated track has a first and a second end and comprises an elongated slot formed by a central groove with at least one shielded lateral groove, both grooves lying in a plane P. Typically two electric conductors are accommodated in said at least one lateral groove. A connector portion of the plug having a connector cross section which matches with a cross section of the slot. Both said slot cross section and connector cross section are asymmetrical with respect to a plane Q extending over the length axis perpendicular to plane P, and at least one of the slot cross section and connector cross section is mirror symmetrical with respect to said plane P.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Signify Holding B.V.Inventors: Mark Josephus Lucien Maria Van Dommelen, Frank Walterus Franciscus Marie Van Kempen
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Patent number: 11456587Abstract: A telescopic power supply track has a strip-shaped power supply base and a power taking module, the power taking module has a rod-shaped housing, a second external terminal, and two electrical contacts provided on the rod-shaped housing away from the second external terminal and are respectively set against the two conductive strips to position and electrically connect the power taking module; and two strip-shaped conductive members, arranged in the hollow structure of the rod-shaped housing, and the two ends of the strip-shaped conductive member are respectively electrically connected to the second external terminal and the two electrical contacts. The invention solves the problem of the long lead in the shelf in the prior art and the need to reserve the lead, reduces the time of the short line, increases beauty and improves safety.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: Self Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Le Xu
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Patent number: 11451024Abstract: A wiring member integrated door resin component includes a built-in component (for example, a door resin component) and a wiring member. The built-in component is a component having a wiring member housing groove in one main surface and incorporated into a box-like member to partition an inner side and outer side of the box-like member. The wiring member is held by the built-in component in a state where at least a part thereof in an extension direction is housed in the wiring member housing groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Assignees: AUTONETWORKS TECHNOLOGIES, LTD., SUMITOMO WIRING SYSTEMS, LTD., SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD.Inventors: Koji Yamaguchi, Hiroki Hirai, Makoto Higashikozono, Housei Mizuno
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Patent number: 11328888Abstract: A bus plug structured to electrically connect between a busway and a load includes a circuit breaker structured to electrically connect between connectors and the load and to output a first control signal, the circuit breaker including separable contacts structured to open to stop power from the flowing from the busway to the load, a motor operator structured to cause the separable contacts to open or close in response to the first control signal from the circuit breaker, and a wireless communication module structured to wirelessly communicate with an external device and to output a second control signal to the circuit breaker is response to wireless communication received from the external device. The circuit breaker is structured to output the first control signal to the motor operator to open or close the separable contacts in response to receiving the second control signal from the wireless communication module.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2020Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: EATON INTELLIGENT POWER LIMITEDInventors: James L. Lagree, Rufus L. Barnes, Kristen Dipner, Meghan Saitwal, Saurabh Pawar
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Patent number: 11152771Abstract: A switching device including a switching unit having one or more electric poles and including, for each electric pole, a first power contact and a second power contact along which a line current can circulate and one or more solid-state switches; and a supporting frame adapted to be fixed to a supporting structure and including, for each electric pole, a third power contact and a fourth power contact along which said line current can circulate. The switching unit is reversibly movable, with respect to said supporting frame, between an insertion position and a withdrawn position. The switching unit includes, for each electric pole, at least a hydraulic circuit along which a cooling fluid can circulate to remove heat generated by said solid-state switches.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: ABB S.P.A.Inventors: Alessio Bergamini, Matteo Minuti
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Patent number: 10950977Abstract: A track assembly includes a track, a support member, a support member conductor, a first conductor and a plurality of second conductors. The support member conductor may be configured to move substantially laterally and electrically contact the second conductors. The second conductor may be configured to move laterally and electrically contact the first conductor. The support member conductor may be configured to move the second conductor into electrical contact with the first conductor. The first conductor may extend substantially in the longitudinal direction and/or the first conductor may be disposed at least partially in the track. The plurality of second conductors may be disposed such that the support member conductor may be in contact with at least two second conductors of the plurality of second conductors in all positions of the support member relative to the track.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2018Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Lear CorporationInventors: Raul Ricart, Antoni Ferré Fà bregas, Esteban Herrera, Paloma Peinado Rodriguez, Josep Jacas Miret, Enric Aparicio Rollan, Jeffrey A. Jones, Dale Lammers
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Patent number: 10793007Abstract: A current transport mechanism with an elongated, electromechanical base conductor that has an electrically rigidly mechanical plug-in connection device connected thereto in an electrically-rigidly mechanical manner and which, in turn, can be electrically contacted by an electrically-rigidly mechanical mating plug-in connection device.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: TE Connectivity Germany GmbHInventors: Harald Ulrich, Christian Schmidt
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Patent number: 10737644Abstract: A power track assembly is provided which may be used with an accessory base (454) therefore. The power track assembly includes a track housing (402) having at least one track (470) with first and second conductors (484, 485). The conductors provide power to the accessory base which may be connected to an accessory (32, 34, 36, 37) requiring power for operation. The accessory base (454) may also be used with power tracks in a roller tube awning assembly (20), a cassette awning assembly (120), or hardware assembly (328).Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Dometic Sweden ABInventors: Brent Alan Taylor, Clayton Hendry Meyers, Kent A. Becker
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Patent number: 10673189Abstract: A power connector assembly includes a power rail and a slide power connector. The power rail is mounted to a first wall of a first component via mechanical standoffs to define a clearance space between the power rail and the first wall. An electrode is disposed along a first side of the power rail facing the first wall. The slide power connector is mounted to a second wall of a discrete, second component. The slide power connector defines a track that receives the power rail therein. At least one power contact of the slide power connector is disposed within the clearance space and is electrically connected to the electrode of the power rail to establish an electrical connection. At least one of the first and second components is movable relative to the other along an extension cycle. The electrical connection is maintained throughout the extension cycle.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2019Date of Patent: June 2, 2020Assignee: TE CONNECTIVITY CORPORATIONInventors: Robert Neil Mulfinger, Jason M'Cheyne Reisinger, Matthew Grimm, Michael David Herring, Sean Patrick Kelly, Christopher William Blackburn, Patrick Di Paola
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Patent number: 10634319Abstract: A strip-shaped LED interconnected high-voltage lamp comprising an assembly groove, a lamp cover, a connector assembly, and a light source assembly. The assembly groove includes two wire assembly grooves. The wire assembly groove is curved and the central angle of the arc is greater than 180 degrees. The lamp cover is integrally formed with the assembly groove. The connector assembly includes a connector body that is inserted into the assembly groove, and two conductive sheets that are fixedly disposed in the connector body. The length of the conductive sheet in the extending direction of the assembly groove is greater than the length of the connector body and protrudes from both ends of the connector body. The conductive sheet coincides with a central axis of the wire assembly groove in an extending direction of the assembly groove.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2018Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Self Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Feng Ji, Zhaoyong Zheng, Junjun Ying
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Patent number: 10581211Abstract: A plug-in device for use with a busway system comprising a busway housing defining a longitudinal axis includes a stab base housing having first and second opposite sides, one or more stab conductors extending out of and away from the stab base housing at each of the first and second sides of the stab base housing, and a first alignment tab on the first side of the housing and a second alignment tab on the second side of the housing. The stab base housing is configured to be received through an opening at a bottom portion of the busway housing and positioned in a first position and then rotated from the first position to a second position. The first and second alignment tabs are configured to allow rotation from the first position to the second position in only one rotational direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Michael Anthony Wynnik, Gordon Stanley Pettersen, John Michael Kokenda
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Patent number: 10574007Abstract: A plug-in device for use with a busway system comprising a busway housing defining a longitudinal axis includes a stab base housing having first and second opposite sides, one or more stab conductors extending out of and away from the stab base housing at each of the first and second sides of the stab base housing, and a ground conductor at an upper portion of the stab base housing. The stab base housing is configured to be received through an opening at a bottom portion of the busway housing and positioned in a first position and then rotated from the first position to a second position. The ground conductor is configured to contact a top wall of the busway housing in each of the first and second positions.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2019Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Eaton Intelligent Power LimitedInventors: Michael Anthony Wynnik, Gordon Stanley Pettersen, John Michael Kokenda
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Patent number: 10485150Abstract: A wireless communication electronic assembly can include a plurality of integrated modules each having a ground plate interfaced to each other and defining a shielding plane. Each ground plate can have a left edge and a right edge opposite each other. A plurality of wireless communication devices can be positioned on one side of the shielding plane, and a plurality of electronic devices can be positioned on the other side of the shielding plane. One or more electromagnetic shielding elements, such as gasket(s), channel strip(s), stamping element(s), etc. can be disposed between the left edge and the right edge of adjacent ground plates to electromagnetically shield the plurality of electronic devices from the plurality of wireless communication devices. The left and right edges can be recessed or offset on one side of the shielding plane. Rows and columns of integrated modules can be interfaced about a plurality of electromagnetic shielding elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2017Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventor: Daniel P. Jones
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Patent number: 10300867Abstract: A wire harness includes: a trunk line section obtained by bundling a plurality of power supply lines serving as wiring bodies wired in a vehicle; a trunk line middle distributor to which a power storage device that is mounted on the vehicle and accumulates electric power is connected, the trunk line middle distributor being interposed between both ends of the trunk line section; and a pair of trunk line end distributors each of which is connected to a corresponding one of both ends of the trunk line section and distributes electric power from the power storage device to each appliance to be connected.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2017Date of Patent: May 28, 2019Assignee: YAZAKI CORPORATIONInventors: Tatsuya Shiratori, Masahiro Ito
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Patent number: 10116108Abstract: The present invention is directed to a power unit adapter mechanism for track-light systems that includes a universal housing. The universal housing is configured to couple any number of different styles or types of adapter caps to form power unit adapters that fit into corresponding power track styles to power light engines. The universal housing has a geometric configuration and includes the necessary electrical contacts that allow the universal housing to be used with variety of adapters caps styles.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 30, 2018Assignee: Green Creative Ltd.Inventors: Guillaume Vidal, Zhang Yulin
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Patent number: 9882321Abstract: A compact connector is provided. The compact connector includes a connector body having a first group of one or more pins on a first face of a contact tip and a second group of one or more pins on an opposed second face of the contact tip. The first group of one or more pins engages with a first busbar, and the second group of one or more pins engages with a second busbar, wherein when the connector engages with the busbars the contact tip is disposed between the first and second busbars. A method of using a connector is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: ARISTA NETWORKS, INC.Inventors: Richard Hibbs, Robert Wilcox, Youngbae Park, Alex Rose
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Patent number: 9800003Abstract: A standing structure for a shell of an extension cord is provided. Intercalating trenches are disposed on rear edges of a pair of opposite surfaces of the shell of the extension cord. A support frame includes a horizontally-disposed bottom plate and a vertically-disposed support plate connecting the bottom plate and having two intercalating strips intercalated into the intercalating trenches. Thus, the shell of the extension cord can be combined with the support frame to form the standing structure. The planar surface, not combined with the shell of the extension cord, of the support plate thus can face to a user for hiding power outlets and power cables plugged into the power outlets.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Attia Technology Inc.Inventors: Wen-Bean Chen, Wen-Shun Hsieh, Yue-Long Lu
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Patent number: 9705210Abstract: A refrigerator appliance may include a cabinet having a temperature-controlled compartment defined therein, a shelf ladder disposed in the temperature-controlled compartment and providing a plurality of shelf mounting positions, an electrical connector corresponding to each of the plurality of shelf mounting positions, wherein each of the electrical connectors comprises an actuator movable from a first position to a second position and an electrical contact configured to automatically move from a disengaged position to an engaged position in response to the actuator moving from the first position to the second position, and an adjustable shelf removably mountable in one of the plurality of shelf mounting positions such that the actuator of the corresponding electrical connector is held in the second position by a weight of the adjustable shelf and the electrical contact of the corresponding electrical connector engages the adjustable shelf.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2016Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventor: James Kerner
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Patent number: 9541328Abstract: Illustrative embodiments of systems and methods for powering lighted shelves in refrigerator appliances are provided. In one embodiment, a refrigerator appliance may comprise a cabinet having a temperature-controlled compartment defined therein, a shelf ladder disposed at least partially in the temperature-controlled compartment and providing a plurality of shelf mounting positions, the shelf ladder comprising an electrical bus including first, second, and third conductors, the second conductor configured to supply power at a first current level when electrically coupled to the first conductor, the third conductor configured to supply power at a second current level when electrically coupled to the first conductor, and a first adjustable shelf carrying a first lighting device, the first adjustable shelf being removably mountable in one of the plurality of shelf mounting positions such that the first lighting device is electrically coupled between the first conductor and the second conductor.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: Whirlpool CorporationInventor: James Kerner
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Patent number: 9525233Abstract: Various embodiments may relate to a connecting module for mechanically connecting two light strips each having at least one semiconductor light source and having at least two electrical contacts arranged in a housing, which electrical contacts each have two contact sections for making electrical contact with the light strips. The electrical contacts in each case pass through the housing with a further contact section for connection to a power supply.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: OSRAM GmbHInventors: Tobias Staeber, Steffen Strauss
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Patent number: 9406462Abstract: An interconnect for transferring signals herein includes one or more signal contacts to transfer the power or data to or from an integrated truss system. An interconnect may be configured to transfer power or data between layers of the integrated truss system or within the same layer of the integrated truss system. An interconnect may be configured with one or more compression mechanisms that secure the interconnect in the integrated truss system.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: THE BOEING COMPANYInventors: Ty Aaby Larsen, Todd Burton Brouwer, Robert T Johnson, Mark Eugene Liffring, Mark Stephen Shander, Robert Dennis Holley, Margaret L. Douglas
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Patent number: 9397460Abstract: An electronic device includes a first member, a second member electrically and rotatably coupled to the first member, a cable connecting mechanism, and a cable. The cable connecting mechanism includes a housing defining a holding chamber, a pivot assembly, and two elastic members. The pivot assembly includes a first conductive portion received in the holding chamber, and a second conductive portion received in the holding chamber and insulated from the first conductive portion. A first elastic member extends through the housing to resist and electrically couple the first conductive portion. A second elastic member extends through the housing to resist and electrically couple the second conductive portion. The cable extends into the housing to be electrically coupled to the first conductive portion and the second conductive portion.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignees: Fu Tai Hua Industry (Shenzhen) Co., Ltd., HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY CO., LTD.Inventors: Xiao-Gang Zhou, Wei-Min Yang
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Publication number: 20140342586Abstract: A busbar connection includes first and second busbars each with a free end, and a shield Device. The free ends of the busbars are directed towards each other and are in electrical contact with each other. The shield device envelopes the free ends of the busbars and is configured to steer the electrical field. The shield device includes a body of electrical conducting material. The body has two oppositely arranged contact surfaces in direct electrical contact with the free ends of the busbars. The body has a flange surrounding the contact surfaces and providing an upright edge around the contact surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Marten Binnendijk, Arend Lammers
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Patent number: 8664530Abstract: An improved conductive busbar assembly and power distribution track utilizing the improved conductive busbar assembly. The busbar assembly including an inner component adapted to engage a stab member of a plug-in unit and an outer component disposed about, and in contact with, the inner component. The inner and outer components are both formed from an electrically conductive material. The busbar assembly provides greater current-carrying capacity and permits take-off devices to be installed at any point along the busway run.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Universal Electric CorporationInventors: Steven L. Ross, Russell C. Griffith
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Patent number: 8549950Abstract: A power supply unit for robots and a robot having the same. The power supply unit for robots supplies power to actuators installed within an arm, and includes a housing provided with at least two lines of bus bars in an inner reception space; and at least one power unit to branch off power transmitted to the bus bars through power supply lines.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.Inventor: Dong Hun Lee
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Publication number: 20130244458Abstract: The disclosure relates to an electrical connection between two busbars made of flat conductors and an insulating layer disposed between the conductors at the opposite longitudinal edges of the two busbars. The two conductors of each busbar run parallel to each other at a distance on the longitudinal edge thereof, wherein a molded part made of electrically insulating material bridges the distances between the conductors of the two busbars. Electrically conductive contact elements, forced against each other but electrically insulated from each other, each contact one of the conductors of each busbar by means of structured contact surfaces and clamp the same between the element and the molded part, wherein the contact surfaces for the conductors of the two busbars including clamping protrusions running parallel to the longitudinal edges.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Andreas Falk, Philipp Werb
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Patent number: 8469727Abstract: An arrangement is provided for connecting two successive contact line rails, each made of a longitudinal plastic profile and of at least one contact rail extending along the contact line rails. A contact rail connector is connected to the opposing ends of the contact rails of two successive contact line rails, electrically and mechanically connecting the contact rail ends of the contact rails, and having cover elements attached at the opposing rail ends of the contact line rails of two successive contact line rails, covering the contact rail connectors and displaceable relative to an intermediate element. In order to provide an arrangement for attaching two successive contact line rails that is simple to produce and allows uncomplicated assembly, the intermediate element is attached at each of the opposing rail ends of the contact line rails to be connected together, and the cover elements are attached to the intermediate elements.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2010Date of Patent: June 25, 2013Assignee: Demag Cranes & Components GmbHInventors: Thomas Lindenau, Wolfgang Krebs, Klaus-Dieter Oemus
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Patent number: 8443652Abstract: The present invention relates to a device (1) for sensing a fluid, such as in a ventilation duct, comprising a sensing element (6), a first housing portion (27) adapted to be arranged outside said object and accommodating the sensing element (6), a supply opening (13) and an outlet opening (37), which openings provide communication between the said first housing portion (27) and the object containing the fluid that is to be sensed. The device (1) further comprises a second housing portion (28), adapted to be arranged outside said object and accommodating electrical connection components, wherein said first and second housing portions (27, 28) are arranged and configured such that they may be connected to each other in geometrically different configurations by use of mechanical fastening means (22) and electrical interconnection means (19, 26).Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Calectro AktiebolagInventor: Jörgen Sahibzada
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Patent number: 8403686Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2011Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: Morsettitalia, S.p.A.Inventor: Giordano Pizzi
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Patent number: 8378219Abstract: A bus assembly and bus assembly connector include one or more insulated members that have axial sleeves that fit within one another during assembly to form a nesting arrangement. The nesting arrangement of the axial sleeves allow reduction of the overall size of the bus assembly connector while satisfying power rating standards and dielectric clearances as well as allowing bolting of the bus assembly to thereby clamp and secure the bus assembly. The axial sleeves can be distinctively designed such that the phase members must be assembled in a predetermined order, with no components being omitted, to form the bus assembly connector or clamp the bus assembly.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2009Date of Patent: February 19, 2013Assignee: Schneider Electric USA, Inc.Inventors: Thomas N. Lesieur, Timothy P. O'Leary, Wesley Travis, David O. Plummer, Carlton R. Rodrigues, Gregory B. Lee
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Publication number: 20120231641Abstract: A unit cell connecting device is provided for connecting a plurality of unit cells (electric cells) arranged vertically and horizontally in rows such that positive electrodes (anodes) and negative electrodes (cathodes) thereof are aligned on same planes, respectively. The unit cell connecting device includes a plurality of inner connecting pieces and at least one outer connecting piece for connecting the inner connecting pieces. Each of the inner connecting pieces is configured to connect the positive electrodes and the negative electrodes of the electric cells. The outer connecting piece is configured to have a lead section formed at one end section thereof so as to protrude outwardly, so that the outer connecting piece is configured to connect a lead wire. As a result, it is possible to provide the unit cell connecting device resistant against a large current that flows in a high-capacity assembled battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Katumi SUGAI, Takao Takasaki, Tetuo Tukahara
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Patent number: 8137120Abstract: An adapter device (1; 201; 401; 501) for housing a multi-phase low voltage type switch (2) inside a switchboard (100), comprising, for each phase: first and second electric connection means (31, 32) with the switch (2); third and fourth electric connection means (33, 34) with an electric distribution network (4); the adapter device (1; 201; 401; 501) is structured so as to define a connection area (10) housing the first and second electric connection means (31, 32), and also comprising heat removal means (5; 205; 405; 505) which remove heat from the connection area (10).Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2010Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: ABB S.p.A.Inventors: Mario Bortoli, Stefano Besana
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Patent number: 7819676Abstract: An electrical power distribution system that can provide power to load equipment at any point along its length includes two main components: a power track housing assembly with current carrying conductors that can be mounted to the wall, ceiling or under the floor, and a plug-in power tap. The power track housing assembly includes a housing, insulators, and two or multiple conductors. In order to increase the housing assembly length, the housing assembly is preferably arranged such that multiple housing assemblies can be spliced together using cam operated splicing assemblies that form straight, “90 degree” and/or “T” splices to configure the system to match the equipment arrangement, and that allow all conductors in respective housing assemblies to be connected to each other simultaneously. The plug-in power taps also employ a system such as a shaft-cam mechanism that allows the assemblies to be electrically connected to all phase conductors within the power track housing assembly simultaneously.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2009Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Power Distribution Inc.Inventors: Roberto Cardoso, Timothy Cortes, Enrique Horta, Miguel Jauregui, John Kammeter, Alan Katz, Keith Schmid
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Patent number: 7758358Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: July 20, 2010Assignee: Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V.Inventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James Kuchar
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Patent number: 7704083Abstract: In one aspect, a busbar connector includes first and second portions. Each portion includes a rigid member forming an exterior portion of the busbar connector, a conduction member forming an interior portion of the busbar connector and a compliant member having a stiffness less than the rigid member and including a first surface attached to the rigid member and a second surface opposite the first surface attached to the conduction member. The busbar connector also includes a fastener structure configured to secure a first busbar and a second busbar between and in contact with the conduction members of the first and second portions to allow current to flow between the first and second busbars.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: April 27, 2010Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: Scott R. Cheyne, Jeffrey Paquette, John D. Walker, Dimitry Zarkh
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Publication number: 20100068924Abstract: An electrical connection system 200 comprises a rail 202 and a plurality of electrically conducting posts 204 fixed to the rail 202. The rail 202 is in the form of a tube or rod provided with complimentary electrical connectors 208 and 210 at opposite ends. Each post 204 is coupled to a rail 202 by a short transverse link 205. A fitting 216 is provided at a free end 206 of each post 204 to facilitate mechanical and electrical connection with a through hole terminal. Pairs of rails 202 may be disposed side by side to form nominal positive and negative rails with the posts of the rails 202 interleaving each other and in mutual alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Applicant: DRAGON ENERGY PTE. LTD.Inventors: Christopher George Edward Nightingale, Wai Hong Lee, Boon Hou Tay, Swee Ming Goh, Teck Wee Ang
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Patent number: 7654834Abstract: 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.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2008Date of Patent: February 2, 2010Assignee: Genlyte Thomas Group, LLCInventors: Alejandro Mier-Langner, Julia Fishman, James Kuchar
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Patent number: 7540627Abstract: A lighting display system including a channel for mounting on a suitable display surface, a light secured within the channel, and an electrical means for powering the light. Preferably, the channel conforms to the shape of the light, which is a rope light, in order to releaseably retain the light. The channel can be interconnected with other channels, with caps including pivot caps, to form a lighting display suitable for mounting to an underlying surface of some types, such as a commercial or residential structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2006Date of Patent: June 2, 2009Assignee: Innovative Lighting, Inc.Inventor: Jerrold Handsaker
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Patent number: 7520762Abstract: Lighting systems and methods are described, including track lighting systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: April 21, 2009Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Gregg Arthur Lehman, Paul James Bartlett, Steen Vann
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Patent number: 7438566Abstract: An electric distributing system includes at least two electrical tracks and an electrical connector. Each electrical track includes a track body having two opposite ends, at least one of which is provided with a retaining hole, and at least two track wires disposed in the track body. The electrical connector includes a housing having at least two connecting end portions that interconnect the electrical tracks, and at least two conductive wire units disposed in the housing and connected electrically and respectively to the track wires. At least one of the connecting end portions has an engaging member projecting therefrom and engaged to the retaining hole.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Inventor: Chi-Wen Chen
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Patent number: 7425140Abstract: Lighting systems and methods are described, including track lighting systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: September 16, 2008Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Gregg Arthur Lehman, Paul James Bartlett, Steen Vann
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Patent number: 7416422Abstract: Lighting systems and methods are described, including track lighting systems and methods.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2005Date of Patent: August 26, 2008Assignee: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Gregg Arthur Lehman, Paul James Bartlett, Steen Vann, Steven Walter Pyshos
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Publication number: 20070167043Abstract: Lighting systems and methods are described, including track lighting systems and methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2005Publication date: July 19, 2007Applicant: Cooper Technologies CompanyInventors: Gregg Arthur Lehman, Paul James Bartlett, Steen Vann
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Patent number: 7137833Abstract: An electrical connector assembly that includes a lug connector having a flat end with a flat end connector and a barreled end having a barrel connector and an angle connector that includes a body having a male pin and a compression fitting. The male pin is rotatably inserted into the barrel connector. After the orientation of the angle connector is selected, the barrel connector is compressed to mechanically and electrically engage the first male pin. The compression fittings of the angle connector can be sized to connect wires or cables from #8 AWG to 3000 kcmil in size. In preferred embodiments, the flat end and the barreled end of the lug connector are angularly disposed to each other and form an angle of between 60 and 150 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Thomas & Betts International, Inc.Inventor: Jerry Allen Woodward
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Patent number: 7137727Abstract: An electrical track lighting system. The track lighting system includes a bendable 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. Low voltage power is supplied to the track from an adhesive mounted transformer/dimmer switch through an adhesive backed power strip with adjustable angle snap connector.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2003Date of Patent: November 21, 2006Assignee: Litesnow LLCInventors: Mark Joseph, Janson Simpson