Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter for accommodating electrical installation devices and for fixing to a conductor rail system, comprising a housing which is made of plastics material and comprises an upper housing wall on which means for mounting an electrical installation device are provided, comprising feet for fixing to the conductor rail system by gripping, comprising a first contact member for connecting the electrical installation device, the first contact member extending at least substantially within the housing, and comprising a second contact member, electrically connected to the first contact member, for contacting a respective one of the conductor rails of a conductor rail system, characterised in that the housing comprises a guide recess, the second contact member being provided so as to be displaceable along said recess within the housing, in that the second contact member comprises a guide means and catch means, and in that catch recesses, with which the catch means of the second contact memb

Abstract: The disclosure provides an LED light system that is easy to install and customizable by the user. The LED lighting system may be plugged directly into an existing power source. In one configuration, the system includes a power supply that accepts standard power inputs. A low voltage low voltage bus line extends from the power supply. The user may connect LED light modules at essentially any location along a low voltage bus line of the system so that the light modules are located exactly where the user desires light. Uneven spacing is possible. Different size lights, different lumen powers, and different-colored light modules may be disposed along the low voltage bus line. Security features may be used to reduce the value of the system components to a thief.

Abstract: A dual pole busbar power connector including opposing elements configured to form a slot configured to receive a dual-pole blade therebetween. The slot extends from busbars to opposing element distal ends. The opposing elements each includes: a first contact extending into the slot from the opposing element; and a second contact extending into the slot from the opposing element and disposed farther from a slot busbar end than the first contact. When the dual-pole blade is inserted in the slot the first contact contacts a respective blade element at a location in the slot more proximate the slot busbar end than a slot distal end.

Abstract: The invention includes an electrified framework system having a plurality of grid members which form a grid framework. A conductive material is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of grid members as shown throughout the drawings. The system includes connectors which provide low voltage power connections. For example, the connectors bring power from a power supply to the conductive material disposed on the grid framework and/or the connectors provide electrical connections between the conductive material on the grid framework and various devices.

Abstract: An adaptive power strip has a power rail. A power entry module and one or more receptacle modules having plug receptacles are mounted on the power rail. The power entry module has a power inlet to which a source of power can be coupled. The power entry module distribute power from the power source to the power rail. The receptacle modules distribute power from the power rail tot the respective plug receptacles. In an aspect, the power entry module has a communications module that discovers receptacle modules on the power rail having data communications capability and if a receptacle module does not have a unique identifier assigned to it, assigns a unique identifier to the receptacle module that the receptacle module stores in a memory. The communications modules also retrieves from each receptacle module having data communications capability, information about the characteristics of the receptacle module that the communications module stores in a memory.

Abstract: The invention relates to a connection module, particularly for use between a switching device and a busbar adapter, having a base plate, comprising a plurality of contacts disposed parallel to each other and parallel to a longitudinal axis of the base plate, wherein the contacts have contact ends configured as input and output sections, which are positioned substantially in the same plane, wherein the contact ends forming the input sections are disposed on one side of the base plate and the contact ends forming the output sections are disposed on the opposite side of the base plate, wherein the contact ends defining the output sections extend vertically to the base plate, and are configured as plug-in contacts, and wherein the contacts are guided through slots in the base plate, and the contact ends representing the input sections are provided parallel to each other and are aligned in a contact opening arrangement of the busbar adapter, which is configured in a mirror-symmetrical manner to a transverse axis.

Abstract: The invention includes an electrified framework system having a plurality of grid members which form a grid framework. A conductive material is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of grid members as shown throughout the drawings. The system includes connectors which provide low voltage power connections. For example, the connectors bring power from a power supply to the conductive material disposed on the grid framework and/or the connectors provide electrical connections between the conductive material on the grid framework and various devices.

Abstract: A plug-in outlet for a busway system has a base mounted to a busway housing, wherein the base has an opening into which an electrical stab extends from a busbar of the busway system. A fingerguard is mounted to the base into the opening and has self-aligning features achieved by built-in tolerances. The fingerguard includes a central barrier for shielding a leading end of the electrical stab, the central barrier extending from side walls of the fingerguard and being separated by respective gaps from a top wall and a bottom wall of the fingerguard. The fingerguard further includes a top back latch and a bottom back latch for attaching the fingerguard to the stab, the top back latch and the bottom back latch extending from respective ones of the top wall and the bottom wall toward the stab and retaining the stab toward the fingerguard.

Abstract: The modular track luminaire system of the present invention is a modular lighting system which has a lighting unit which is electronically connected to a remote ballast housing by a removable and reattachable insulated cord and plug system, the luminaire unit electrically connected to the ballast housing through the flexible cord and plug system thereby allowing the entire system to be modularized.

Abstract: A ground conductor includes a conductor body formed from a sheet of conductive metal material of a given thickness, the conductor body having a horizontal base portion, and a pair of downwardly extending vertical leg portions that contain opposed mounting rail cavities that terminate at one end in a pair of flange recesses. A vertical tongue portion extends downwardly from the conductor body transversely across the leg portions at the other end of the cavities, the tongue portion having a width that is greater than the thickness of the metal sheet. When the conductor body is mounted on the mounting rail with one flange extending within the recesses, a spring biases the conductor body in a direction to effect electrical engagement between the other rail flange portion and the adjacent surface of the tongue portion.

Abstract: The invention relates to an adapter for accommodating electrical installation devices and for fixing to a conductor rail system, comprising a housing which is made of plastics material and comprises an upper housing wall on which means for mounting an electrical installation device are provided, comprising feet for fixing to the conductor rail system by gripping, comprising a first contact member for connecting the electrical installation device, the first contact member extending at least substantially within the housing, and comprising a second contact member, electrically connected to the first contact member, for contacting a respective one of the conductor rails of a conductor rail system, characterised in that the housing comprises a guide recess, the second contact member being provided so as to be displaceable along said recess within the housing, in that the second contact member comprises a guide means and catch means, and in that catch recesses, with which the catch means of the second contact memb

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: The invention relates to a connection module, particularly for use between a switching device and a busbar adapter, having a base plate, comprising a plurality of contacts disposed parallel to each other and parallel to a longitudinal axis of the base plate, wherein the contacts have contact ends configured as input and output sections, which are positioned substantially in the same plane, wherein the contact ends forming the input sections are disposed on one side of the base plate and the contact ends forming the output sections are disposed on the opposite side of the base plate, wherein the contact ends defining the output sections extend vertically to the base plate, and are configured as plug-in contacts, and wherein the contacts are guided through slots in the base plate, and the contact ends representing the input sections are provided parallel to each other and are aligned in a contact opening arrangement of the busbar adapter, which is configured in a mirror-symmetrical manner to a transverse axis.

Abstract: A voltage tap apparatus functions as both a voltage tap and a cell isolator for conductive case battery cells that are joined end-to-end in a series chain. The apparatus includes conductive leadframe elements partially encased in a plastic frame that engages the joined cells about their juncture, with portions of the lead-frame elements exposed to electrically contact the conductive cases of the cells. In a first embodiment, the plastic frame is in the form of a hinged clamp that closes about the juncture of the cells, and the lead-frame elements are routed to terminals formed on one end of the frame. In a second embodiment, the plastic frame and a connector are mounted on a printed circuit board and the leadframe elements in the plastic frame couple the battery cells to the connector.

Abstract: An electrified ceiling framework system having a plurality of grid elements forming a grid network arranged in a substantially planar arrangement. A conductive material is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of grid elements. The conductive material is electrically connected to a low voltage power source and has a contact surface connectable to a low voltage device.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device having a rail device (2) that can be fixed to a surface of an object (7), said rail device having two interspaced rails (21,22) to which a lamp (3,3) can be fixed and supplied with power. At least two lamps (3,3) arranged on the rails (21,22) are provided with low voltage power via the rails (21,22) and at least two lamps (3,3) of different type can be fixed to the rails (21,22) and operated. The invention also relates to an adapter for fixing a lamp to a rail device of a lighting device.

Abstract: An element for coupling a lighting appliance to an electrified rail includes two separate components, the first of which exclusively provides the electrical connection to the electrified rail, and the second of which is mechanically separate from the first component and is of essentially of box form. In one embodiment, the second component includes a U-shaped bracket configured to clamp to the electrified rail from the outside, to support the lighting appliance, and to house electrical components, each lateral flange of the clamping bracket having an inner surface that is partially shaped to be complementary to the outer surface of the rail. The second component further includes a U-shaped bracket configured to interlink with the clamping bracket and to confine the volume defined by the clamping bracket that is not taken by the rail.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector arrangement (30) for connecting a connector device (40) to a conductor (15a-16e) in a carrying structure (12), which connection arrangement (30) comprises a neck portion (31) and a body (32) transversally extending from said neck portion, said body comprising at least one connection surface (33a-33e) for connection of said conductor and connection of the same to said connector device. Said body comprises a first and a second portion and that said first portion has a dimension different than the dimension of said second portion, and that each portion comprises a substantially U and/or V shaped recess (34a, 34b) in the longitudinal direction of said body.

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 power distribution system and a method for assembling the power distribution system are provided. The power distribution system is configured to be mounted on a wall and to hold a plurality of devices thereon. Further, the power distribution system is configured to supply either an AC voltage or a DC voltage to each of the devices.

Abstract: A voltage tap apparatus functions as both a voltage tap and a cell isolator for conductive case battery cells that are joined end-to-end in a series chain. The apparatus includes conductive leadframe elements partially encased in a plastic frame that engages the joined cells about their juncture, with portions of the lead-frame elements exposed to electrically contact the conductive cases of the cells. In a first embodiment, the plastic frame is in the form of a hinged clamp that closes about the juncture of the cells, and the lead-frame elements are routed to terminals formed on one end of the frame. In a second embodiment, the plastic frame and a connector are mounted on a printed circuit board and the leadframe elements in the plastic frame couple the battery cells to the connector.

Abstract: Electric device, designed to be attached to a mounting rail, comprising a body fitted with means for locking onto the rail comprising at least one lug that can be moved between a locked position and an unlocked position, designed to interact with a first edge of the rail, the lug being subjected to the action of an elastic element placed in a housing of the body and pressing on the latter and on the movable lug, wherein the elastic element is of elongated shape, substantially rectilinear in a rest position, the housing comprising an opening for the insertion of the elastic element, placed substantially along the same axis as that of the elastic element in the rest position and leading to the outside of the body, on the lateral face of the body perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the rail.

Abstract: A track lighting system which supports compact fluorescent lamp fixtures removably attached to a track member by a track adaptor. Compact fluorescent lamp fixture depends from a track adaptor by an adjustable suspended cable. Suspended cable provides electricity and mechanical support to a compact fluorescent socket and lamp. The track adaptor may also accommodate line voltage fixtures and allows a user to adjust the suspended cable by cutting the cable, stripping internal cable wires, then inserting internal wires into the track adaptor cavities and securing with securing screws.

Abstract: An entirely wearable electrical connector for power/data connectivity. The principal element of a modular network is the wearable electrical connector, which is integrated into a personal area network with USB compatibility. Several wearable connector embodiments are disclosed. The first, an O-ring based version, was subsequently replaced by a more mature second version, which is based on anisotropic pressure sensitive conductive elastomer. Both are snap-style, low-profile, 360°-moving, round, blind operable plug-and-play, reconfigurable wearable connectors with power/data daisy-lattice-style connectivity. A third embodiment comprises a non-conductive elastomeric environmental seal. A fourth embodiment utilizes a self-acting, automatic shutter-type environmental seal. A fifth embodiment comprises a smaller version that resembles a conventional snap fastener commonly used on clothing.

Abstract: A rail system (100) is disclosed which may be employed within a commercial interior (102). The rail system (100) comprises a series of primary-tracks (130) in a spaced apart configuration. The rail system (100) also comprises a series of cross rails (132) releasably interconnectable to the primary tracks (130). The rail system (100) permits electrical and mechanical interconnections and reconfiguration of electrical and mechanical interconnections, for various functional accessories and communications.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: A power distribution system and a method for assembling the power distribution system are provided. The power distribution system is configured to be mounted on a wall and to hold a plurality of devices thereon. Further, the power distribution system is configured to supply either an AC voltage or a DC voltage to each of the devices.

Abstract: An electrical connector for use with an electrified ceiling framework having a conductive body with a first end and second end. The first end of the conductive body is arranged and disposed to provide selective electrical contact to a first conductive surface disposed adjacent to a ceiling framework. The first end also includes a conductive, mechanically biased member capable of maintaining physical contact with the first conductive surface. The second end includes a surface arranged and disposed to provide selective electrical contact to a device selected from the group consisting of a voltage source, a second conductive surface, an electrical device and combinations thereof. The conductive body provides electrical connectivity between the conductive surface and the device.

Abstract: An electrical connector for connecting low voltage device to an electrified ceiling framework. The connector includes a connector body and a conductive member attached to the connector body. The conductive member includes a contact portion configured to provide electrical contact to a conductive surface of the electrified ceiling framework. The connector is also configurable in a first position and a second position. The first position permits insertion of a portion of the connector into an opening in the electrified ceiling framework. The second position engages the electrified ceiling framework to provide an electrical connection and mechanical support to the connector and devices that may be attached thereto.

Abstract: An electrical connector for use with an electrified ceiling framework having a conductive body with a first end and second end. The first end of the conductive body is arranged and disposed to provide selective electrical contact to a first conductive surface disposed adjacent to a ceiling framework. The first end also includes a conductive, mechanically biased member capable of maintaining physical contact with the first conductive surface. The second end includes a surface arranged and disposed to provide selective electrical contact to a device selected from the group consisting of a voltage source, a second conductive surface, an electrical device and combinations thereof. The conductive body provides electrical connectivity between the conductive surface and the device.

Abstract: A power-rail adapter (39) for mechanical and electrical connection of a light fixture (10) and/or of an operating unit (15) of the light fixture with a power rail (28), comprising at least a switch shaft (41) that can be pivoted between a removing position in which the adapter is removable from the power rail and an installing position in which the adapter is fixed to the power rail is illustrated and described. A specific feature is amongst others that a coding stud (66) is provided on the switch shaft and that a coding groove (77) is provided at the power rail in which the coding stud can be introduced only with a single relative orientation of the adapter (39) with respect to the power rail (28) with pivoting of the switch shaft from the removing position into the installing position.

Abstract: A system for vehicle interior electrical power distribution includes an electrical power track assembly having at least one electrical power strip and at least one electrical ground strip, and an electrical connector assembly slidable in the track assembly. The electrical connector assembly has a first set of electrical contacts and a second set of electrical contacts. The first set of electrical contacts are configured to maintain electrical connection with respective ones of the at least one electrical power strip and the at least one electrical ground strip during sliding such that the slidable connector assembly provides electrical power to respective ones of the second set of electrical contacts, and the second set of electrical contacts are configured to electrically couple to and provide electrical power to at least one removable electrical accessory that is installed to the slidable connector assembly.

Abstract: A track lighting includes a housing, a support member, a limit board, a connecting bar, a first contact, a second contact, a rail, two insulating jackets, two conductors, a seat, a contact lever, an upper cover, and a spring. The spring biased between the upper cover and the seat provides an tensile force to press the upper portion of the contact lever so that the contact lever and the second contact will contact with the two conductors closely and exactly. Thus, the track lighting has a closely electrical connection without producing an electrical disconnection or a short circuit.

Abstract: A connector for a weapons test set circuit has a case with an open end and electrical conductors extending from the open end into and through the case. The connector is designed to connect to a rail and has coupling legs for this purpose. Each coupling leg has a base portion located in the case and an extension portion that extends out of the case and diverges from the other extension portion. The base portions can move toward each other or apart from each other along guides and are biased in the apart position. Buttons extend from the base portions out of the case; an operator depresses the buttons to converge the legs to allow insertion or removal of the connector from the rail. Releasing the buttons causes the legs to move to the apart position.

Abstract: A track adapter and a track light kit equipped with the same are is described. The track adapter is used for a track assembly and has an insulation tube, a resilient member, a press-in member, a mounting member, a conductive tube having a secure structure, and a connection assembly with a first electrode assembly and a second electrode assembly. The conductive tube and the first electrode assembly combine into a first electrical path; the press-in member, the resilient member, the mounting member and the second electrode assembly combine into a second electrical path. The track adapter can be mounted onto the track assembly easily due to the rotation of the secure structure of the conductive tube.

Abstract: An electronic display comprises a transversally U-shaped fixing beam with a two-wired conducting strip installed therein. Two terminal-fixing bases to fix the two-wired conducting strip and connected electric cables are provided at both ends of the two-wired conducting strip, respectively. Two magnetic connectors are disposed at the back side of each display corresponding to the two-wired conducting strip, when the display is disposed on the fixing beam the electric connection is achieved through magnetically adhesive contact of the magnetic connectors with the two-wired conducting strip. The invention has the advantage of simple installation and flexible positioning.

Abstract: An adaptor box for mounting a fixture to a low voltage track having a housing containing contacts with one of their ends formed with female contact portions which are arranged on above the other in the housing to provide a common mating axis in the housing connection to a male coax connector of the fixture and other ends forming feet protruding from a mounting head of the housing for connection to respective busses of the low voltage track. Contact separating and locating protuberances are molded on the interior of the housing and an insert molded with additional contact locating and separating protuberances is assembled through a front opening in the housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a remakeable connector arrangement (1), in particular for application in motor vehicles, for the connection of high-current contact elements (4, 5), in particular battery poles and clamps. At least one spring connector element (2) is arranged between a sleeved contact element (5) and a pin-shaped contact element (4) which may be introduced into the former and is embodied as a helical spring connected at the ends thereof to form a ring. A remakeable connector arrangement is thus achieved which guarantees a permanently improved contact between the both contact elements (4, 5) in a simple manner. The invention further relates to a corresponding spring connector element (2) and application possibilities thereof.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric device with a modular construction, comprising at least one module, preferably several modules, said module(s) being fixed onto a mounting rail. To mount or dismount a module in a simple manner, the module is fixed onto the mounting rail using an adapter. Said adapter fulfils its fixing function by means of a bistable snap-on process and is configured in such a way that no tool is required for the manual mounting or dismounting process.

Abstract: A connector assembly includes a rail having a plurality of apertures therethrough, and two electrical connectors including a first electrical connector and a second electrical connector, the first electrical connector detachably mateable to the second electrical connector, the first electrical connector and the second electrical connector removably connected to the rail, at least one of the two electrical connectors being routed through at least one of the plurality of apertures.

Abstract: A load balancing electrical wiring device or power strip 2 includes a tap socket assembly 20 with multiple line conductors 4 so that more than one branch circuit is present in device. The tap socket assembly 20 is connected to a circuit protection power source by a power cable 80 attached to end connectors 30 on the tap socket assembly 20. Different versions of receptacle outlets 40 can be plugged into the tap socket assembly 20 to connect different receptacle outlets 40 to different line conductors 4 and therefore different branch circuits. Receptacle outlets 40 can be replaced by a different version of the receptacle outlet to connect to a different line conductor 4 so that the branch circuits can be balanced without changing the wiring at the circuit protection power source. The tap socket assembly is positioned in a mounting enclosure 70 that includes openings 76 through which the receptacle outlets can be inserted or removed.

Abstract: An interface for connecting a light fixture to a track light network includes a base, a housing, and a spring. The base has a first end and a second end. The first end includes electrical contacts and mounting tabs for mounting the interface to the track light network. The housing encloses part of the base that is slidable along the base, and has a first end and a second end. The first end includes tabs to orient the interface relative to the track light network when the interface is mounted to the track light network. The spring is mounted to the base and resists sliding of the housing relative to the base.

Abstract: A connector for a track network includes an insulative body, an electrically conductive contact block, at least one contact screw, and a conductor retainer. The insulative body includes a channel extending between a first end of the body and a second end of the body. The electrically conductive contact block is positioned within the channel in the insulative body and has a first end, a second end, an opening extending from the first end to the second end, and at least two threaded contact screw holes extending from an outer surface of the conductive contact block into the opening of the contact block. The contact screws are configured to be inserted into the threaded contact screw holes. The conductor retainer is mated with the conductive contact block and includes a first segment having an opening and a second segment.

Abstract: A holder is provided for attaching a housing to a rail, being securable to the housing and having a recess which is engagable with a projection of the rail and a flexible member having a closed cross-section and which is clearly deformable in a direction approximately perpendicular to a direction in which the holder is moved towards the rail during attachment, such that the flexible member is deformed and a clamping force is applied when the holder is moved towards and brought into contact with the rail.

Abstract: A electrical device can be snapped onto a support rail by a compression spring orthogonal to a length of the rail and arranged in a cylindrical housing. The housing opens to the outside, opposite the edge of the rail, via an opening in a top adapted to axial insertion of the spring during its assembly and includes an elastic wall capable of transversal movement, with the wall having a bearing surface on a rail edge side on which the spring is buttressed or having another similar bearing surface that can be activated after the axial insertion of the spring.

Abstract: A lighting strip system, including a carrier rail (3), which bounds a hollow space, to be mounted on a wall or ceiling, a plurality of electrical wires (12) running longitudinally in the hollow space, for the delivery of supply voltage and, if applicable, control signals. The lighting strip system also includes a plurality of coupling parts (13a) arranged in the hollow space with spacing in the longitudinal direction of the carrier rail (3). The coupling parts are electrically connected with the wires (12). A plurality of elongate lights (A1, A2, A3 . . . ) can be mounted one after another on the carrier rail in longitudinal direction. Electrical counter-coupling parts (13b) are provided on the lights (A1, A2, A3 . . . ) which when placed on the carrier rail (3) enter into the hollow space and make electrical plug contact with corresponding coupling parts (13a).

Abstract: A modular ballast housing for a track lighting fixture having a universal releasable connector that engages various types of lighting fixtures is disclosed.

Abstract: An interface for connecting a light fixture to a track light network includes a base, a housing, and a spring. The base has a first end and a second end. The first end includes electrical contacts and mounting tabs for mounting the interface to the track light network. The housing encloses part of the base that is slidable along the base, and has a first end and a second end. The first end includes tabs to orient the interface relative to the track light network when the interface is mounted to the track light network. The spring is mounted to the base and resists sliding of the housing relative to the base.

Abstract: An electrical supply assembly (10) which includes an elongated base (11) which receives longitudinally extending conductors (29). The conductors (29) are formed by a plurality of “U” shaped ribs joined by longitudinally extending strips (37). An adaptor (40) is mounted on the assembly (10) and is provided with pins (22, 23 and 24) to engage the conductors (29). The adaptor (40) has a base (45) within which there are located sockets (57) to be engaged by the pins of an electric plug. The sockets (57) are attached to the pins (22, 23 and 24). The base (45) is rotatable so as to move the pins (22, 23 and 24) into contact with the conductors (29). A shutter member (47) is located within the base (45) to selectively provide access to the sockets (57).

Abstract: A conductor rail, in particular for the electrification of furniture, has a section member (1) with a longitudinal channel (3.2) in which there are arranged at least two leads (9.1, 9.2) foreseen for the current supply. The longitudinal channel (3.2) is accessible via a longitudinal slot (4.2) in the section member (1) in order to be able to contact the leads (9.1, 9.2) with a plug at any location. The mentioned at least two leads (9.1, 9.2) are arranged sunk in the same lateral wall (5.1) of the longitudinal channel (3.2). The plug is characterised by a snout (16) which can be introduced into the longitudinal slot (4.2), with at least two laterally protruding contact elements (22.1, 22.2) which are formed for contacting the leads (9.1, 9.2) of the conductor rail.