Abstract: A known quick connect electrical connector has plug which has a spindle through which a rod is passed. Metal balls are contained within the spindle and can be pushed radially outwardly by a widened portion of the rod to lock the spindle to a passage in a corresponding socket. To separate the plug and socket, the rod must be pushed to move the widened portion away from the balls. To accomplish this, a cam follower is attached to the rod. Slide supports are attached to the plug. A lever slides within the slide supports and has a cam surface which pushes the cam follower when the lever is slid within the slide supports. When the cam follower is pushed, it moves the rod to enable the metal balls to move radially inwards to release the plug from the socket.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a rotary electrical connection assembly. The rotary electrical connection assembly includes: a fixed part disposed fixedly and a rotating part disposed rotatably relative to the fixed part. The rotating part is provided with at least two rotary contacts. In the rotary electrical connection assembly provided in the present invention, provided that more groups of the rotary contacts and the fixed contacts are disposed, at least some of the contacts may be disposed at different radial positions corresponding to the same axial position without additionally occupying an axial dimension space, and therefore the increase of an axial dimension of a device may be avoided, and miniaturization of the device is facilitated.

Abstract: HVAC components having improved efficiency are described. In one embodiment, excessive sleep current draw in a battery-powered device having a microcontroller is detected by measuring a voltage drop across a MOSFET device coupled in a forward-conducting orientation in series between the battery and the microcontroller, causing a transistor to conduct when the voltage drop exceeds a predetermined threshold to generate a first trigger signal, integrating the first trigger signal to generate a second trigger signal, and generating an interrupt to the microcontroller. In another embodiment, a battery-saving method of operating an HVAC component includes maintaining the HVAC device in the sleep mode, receiving a user input to wake the device, transmitting a data request and returning the HVAC component to the sleep mode, waking up the HVAC device to poll an adjacent network node storing a cached response, displaying the response, and returning the HVAC device to sleep.

Abstract: HVAC components having improved efficiency are described. In one embodiment, excessive sleep current draw in a battery-powered device having a microcontroller is detected by measuring a voltage drop across a MOSFET device coupled in a for ward-conducting orientation in series between the battery and the microcontroller, causing a transistor to conduct when the voltage drop exceeds a predetermined threshold to generate a first trigger signal, integrating the first trigger signal to generate a second trigger signal, and generating an interrupt to the microcontroller. In another embodiment, a battery-saving method of operating an HVAC component includes maintaining the HVAC device in the sleep mode, receiving a user input to wake the device, transmitting a data request and returning the HVAC component to the sleep mode, waking up the HVAC device to poll an adjacent network node storing a cached response, displaying the response, and returning the HVAC device to sleep.

Abstract: A connector for mechanically and electrically connecting a luminaire to a ceiling electric box comprises a first connector member and a second connector member wherein the first connector member is mechanically connected to the ceiling electric box using mechanical fasteners passing through openings, and the first connector member is electrically connected by way of line wires. A second connector member is used, along with a loop member, for mechanically and electrically connecting a luminaire. The loop member has a hollow bolt member to allow for electric wires coming from the luminaire to pass through and electrically connect to pins located inside the second connector member.

Abstract: A lighting arrangement can include a first housing portion, a second housing portion, a first wire assembly, a driver board, a heat-shrinkable sleeve, a second negative wire, a second positive wire, and a light emitting diode with chip on board (LEDCOB). The first housing portion can be selectively engageable with one another through inwardly-directed threads and outwardly-directed threads to define an enclosed cavity extending along an axis. The first wire assembly can include a first positive wire, a first negative wire, and a ground wire. The driver board can be electrically coupled to the first positive wire and the first negative wire. The heat-shrinkable sleeve can enclose the driver board. The second positive wire and the second negative wire can be electrically coupled to the driver board and the LEDCOB.

Abstract: A combination female-oriented receiver with a mounting side and a receiving side configured to accept a male-oriented mount, the mounting side of the receiver electrically connected to a junction box, or a mounting plate, the receiving side having plates electrically connectable to either. The receiver has access points and a race to receive the male mount and a pin slot, the electrical plates positioned such that when corresponding conducting surfaces on the male mount are rotated in the race to a proper position, the the mount and receiver are electrically connected. The race further provides a weight-bearing surface to support the mount and the weight of an electrical fixture removably affixed thereto, further held in place by a spring-biased pin inserted at a non-normal angle into the receiver's pin slot.

Abstract: An adaptor kit or system for use with conventional can light fixtures to adapt the can light fixture for use as a hanger assembly for auxiliary fixtures such as a hanging lamp, a flush-mounted lamp, or the like includes a stem member received within a stem-receiver. The stem-member includes a plurality of axial spaced detent positions and the stem-receiver includes a resilient spring clip the yieldable engages a one of the available detent position. Application of a sufficient axial force causes the spring clip to disengage with a current detent and re-engage with another detent to allow controlled extension thereof by an installer.

Abstract: A device is provided for contact and attachment of an electrical component, such as in a motor vehicle. The contact and attachment are in a substantially flat region of a support element. The device comprises a plurality of clips. One side of the clips being configured to be at least partially inserted into at least one recess in the support element.

Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools.

Abstract: A disk drive adapter which includes an enclosure, a circuit board, and two mounting pieces extending forwards. A first connector provides connections which match the I/O connections of the disk drive, as the disk drive is securely latched and held between the mounting pieces.

Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools.

Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools and has at least one modular connection.

Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools and has at least one modular connection.

Abstract: A quick mounting device for appliances that is quickly and easily engaged and disengaged mechanically without the use of tools and has at least one modular connection.

Abstract: A junction box device comprising a junction box mountable on a wall or a ceiling; a duplex receptacle attached in the inner cavity of the junction box, the duplex receptacle comprises a first outlet and a second outlet, the first outlet and the second outlet can engage a first plug of a light fixture or a second plug of a ceiling fan, respectively, wherein the duplex receptacle is operatively connected to a power source; and a first adapter plate attachable to the junction box, the first adapter plate functions to secure a threaded tube support component that extends from the junction box and can secure the light fixture, wherein the threaded tube support component can be threaded through a tube aperture disposed in the first adapter plate.

Abstract: A device for facilitating the maintenance of an electrified fixture hung from the ceiling. The fixture is in the form of a multi-part mounting bracket, a first part of the mounting bracket being affixed to the fixture and the second part of the mounting bracket being affixed to the ceiling A cable is affixed to the first part of the mounting bracket and to a winch for selectively paying out withdrawing the cable for selectively lowering the first part of the mounting bracket and the fixture and for selectively separating the first and second parts of the mounting bracket.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a refractory mounting unit for ceiling mounted or wall mounted electric devices and comprises: a refractory housing (1) having at least one wall and an inner and an outer side; the at least one wall comprising one section (9), in which internal contacts (6) are directed to an inner side of the housing (1), external contacts (7) are directed to an outer side of the housing (1) and a line-through (8) is integrated as part of the at least one wall for electrically interconnecting the internal contacts and external contacts (7), a plug (2) having a side being form-closed to the one section (9) of the at least one wall at the outer side of the housing (1), the side comprising contacts (12) for contacting the external contacts (7) of the housing (1), and a clamp (3) for clamping the plug (2) against the one section of the at least one wall.

Abstract: A conversion connector supports a suspended lamp, and which can threadily engage within the socket of a recessed lighting fixture, provides for an instant conversion of a recessed light or ceiling socket to a hanging lamp, for installation within any facility. The single male conversion connector has a threaded sleeve located axially upon an insulator. The insulator electrically connects to the wires of a hanging lamp. The insulator fits securely within a base fastened to a housing where the threaded sleeve extends outwardly from the housing for turning into a recessed light fixture, generally an incandescent light socket. The connector provides a housing that orients the connector upwardly for installation. Such a connector can be easily removed by unthreading the sleeve from the socket and the lamp can be replaced with another, or a different reflector, or shade, to add to the uses and displays associated with a variety of suspended and hanging lamps.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device that provides a convenient, safe, attractive method for holding, reaching and managing a plurality of electrical appliances by avoiding the cords getting entangled with each other in a work station. The device comprises a central hub, a plurality of flanges extending outwardly from the central hub and a plurality of electrical receptacles disposed on the central hub. Each flange has a first fastener disposed at an end of the flange and a second fastener disposed on the body of the flange, the first and second fasteners are capable of holding the electrical appliance and looping the electrical cord thereof such that an electrical plug of the electrical appliance is received into the electrical receptacle providing power to the electrical appliance. The device is capable of rotary motion thereby providing access to each electrical appliance.

Abstract: A device for connecting and supporting electrical fixtures includes a male electrical plug, a mating female electrical socket and a releasable latch assembly for both holding the plug in the socket and mechanically mounting the fixture on a supporting surface or an electrical box. The plug is provided with concentric, ring shaped male connectors that are matingly received within similarly shaped female recesses in the socket to allow the fixture to be rotated to any of a plurality or mounting orientations. The releasable latch assembly is controlled by the stroke of a simple push rod operated by a user's thumb or finger.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a device that provides a convenient, safe, attractive method for holding, reaching and managing a plurality of electrical appliances by avoiding the cords getting entangled with each other in a work station. The device comprises a central hub, a plurality of flanges extending outwardly from the central hub and a plurality of electrical receptacles disposed on the central hub. Each flange has a first fastener disposed at an end of the flange and a second fastener disposed on the body of the flange, the first and second fasteners are capable of holding the electrical appliance and looping the electrical cord thereof such that an electrical plug of the electrical appliance is received into the electrical receptacle providing power to the electrical appliance. The device is capable of rotary motion thereby providing access to each electrical appliance.

Abstract: Canopy mounting devices that cover junction boxes of various configurations and provide a pleasing, finished appearance to a resulting installation are disclosed. Certain embodiments of a canopy mounting device include a universal mounting plate integrally formed with a connector of the mounting device such that direct mounting to junction boxes of different configurations is possible. The mounting devices accommodate not only appropriate mountings of junction boxes within ceilings or walls but also inappropriate mountings, such as when junction boxes are recessed too deeply within a ceiling or wall or mounted with junction box edges extending outwardly from the ceiling or wall.

Abstract: A ceiling fan hanging system (10) is disclosed for use with a conventional ceiling fan (11). The hanging system includes a ceiling mounting plate (17), a canopy mounting plate (18), a canopy (19), and a canopy trim ring (20). A male electrical connector (32) is fixedly mounted to the ceiling mounting plate. The male electrical connector which mates with the female electrical connector (51) is mounted to a slide (46) mounted for reciprocal movement upon the canopy mounting plate. The slide has two arm (47) and a central push plate or tab (48). Each arm is configured to be releasably received within a mounting plate loop (27) extending from the ceiling mounting plate and extending through a loop opening (43). The structural electrical wires are electrically coupled to the male electrical connector while the ceiling fan electrical wires are electrically coupled to the female electrical connector.

Abstract: A hanging lamp conversion connector for supporting a suspended lamp, and which can threadedly engage within the socket of a recessed lighting fixture, once its lamp has been removed, provides for an instant conversion of a recessed light or ceiling socket to a hanging lamp, for installation within any facility. It includes a housing, of a light socket, into which a single or double threaded plug may locate, and which provides an upward orientation of the upper threaded plug with a light socket for threading directly into the recessed lighting fixture, for installation. Such a connector can be easily removed, by unthreading the lamp and the lamp can be replaced with another, or a different reflector, or shade, to add to the variety of uses and multiple displays associated with a variety of suspended and hanging lamps.

Abstract: A multipurpose connection box for connecting an electrical energy source to at least two different function modules having different electrical functions. Each function module has a different arrangement of male prongs and the connection box has corresponding terminals for receiving those prongs for plugging in either of the function modules one at a time. The terminals include serrated clamping jaws for penetrating insulated wires to provide electrical contact without removal of the insulation. The connection box may include features for mounting modules supporting ceiling fixtures.

Abstract: An electrical fixture consistent with certain embodiments has a light fixture and a mount used to attach the light fixture to a ceiling. An electrical outlet is electrically connected to a source of line voltage by an electrical cable. A retraction mechanism, dispenses and retracts the electrical cable, so that the electrical outlet can be moved between a retracted position adjacent the light fixture with the electrical cable fully retracted and at least one extended position wherein at least a portion of the electrical cable is dispensed from the retraction mechanism. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

Abstract: A device for connecting and supporting electrical fixtures includes a male electrical plug, a mating female electrical socket and a releasable latch assembly for both holding the plug in the socket and mechanically mounting the fixture on a supporting surface or an electrical box. The plug is provided with concentric, ring shaped male connectors that are matingly received within similarly shaped female recesses in the socket to allow the fixture to be rotated to any of a plurality or mounting orientations. The releasable latch assembly is controlled by the stroke of a simple push rod operated by a user's thumb or finger. A cover may be used for covering the socket when a plug is not installed.

Abstract: A connector assembly for interconnecting an overhead electric junction box and electric fixture, the connector assembly including a socket housing having first and second apertures, each aperture having a hook engaging end and a hook disengaging end, the socket housing internally supporting first and second lands, the first and second lands overlying the first and second apertures' hook engaging ends; a plug housing having a first and second hook, each hook being composed of an electrically conductive material, the first and second hooks being movable between the first and second apertures' hook engaging and hook disengaging ends; upper terminals connected operatively to the socket housing, the upper terminals having upper and lower ends, the upper terminals' upper ends being adapted for electrical connections with structural power wires, the upper terminals' lower ends being adapted for, upon extensions of the first and second hooks into the first and second apertures, electrically contacting the first and s

Abstract: Various forms of ceiling fans with easy install features are disclosed. The fans include an electrical quick connect device. The quick connect device includes a plug/receptacle configuration in a rotatably mounted engagement enabling the fan to easily connect to an electricity supply while providing the gravitational and rotational support required by the fan. The ceiling fan side component may include sections that are slidably adjustable for use with different size fan bells.

Abstract: A standard ceiling recessed lighting fixture can be modified to a low-slung AC or DC light fixture with a screw-in extension rod. The extension rod with bulb can be used to light a restaurant table or a pool table or a workbench and the like. A series of extension rods can be screwed together for a desired length.

Abstract: A cover assembly for enclosing data connections on a monitor that is mounted to a tubular support arm that has data cables extending therethrough. The cover assembly includes a sleeve surrounding a portion of the tubular support arm. The sleeve defines a passage between the sleeve and the tubular support arm for the cables to extend therethrough. A shield is connected to the second end of the tubular support arm. The shield has an arcuate outer surface with an aperture therethrough. The aperture is dimensioned to receive one end of the sleeve. A cover having an inner arcuate surface mounted to the monitor to be movable therewith. The cover encloses the shield with the arcuate outer surface of the shield facing the arcuate inner surface of the cover. The sleeve extends through a slot in the cover, wherein the monitor is rotatable about a first axis and further is rotatable about a second axis that is perpendicular to the first axis.

Abstract: An electrical fixture consistent with certain embodiments has a light fixture and a mount used to attach the light fixture in a fixed relationship with a ceiling. An electrical outlet is electrically connected to a source of line voltage by an electrical cable. A retraction mechanism, connected to the mount, dispenses and retracts the electrical cable, so that the electrical outlet can be moved between a retracted position adjacent the light fixture with the electrical cable fully retracted and at least one extended position wherein at least a portion of the electrical cable is dispensed from the retraction mechanism. This abstract is not to be considered limiting, since other embodiments may deviate from the features described in this abstract.

Abstract: Various forms of ceiling fan with easy install features are disclosed. The fans include an electrical quick connect device. The quick connect device includes a plug/receptacle configuration enabling the fan to easily connect to an electricity supply while providing the gravitational and rotational support required by the fan.

Abstract: A suspension lamp includes a switch box, and a wire connection base. The wire connection base includes a main body, a plurality of elastic locking members, a first conductive plate, and a second conductive plate. Thus, the first and second connecting terminals of the power supply wire are inserted into the first and second insertion slots of the main body respectively, and the first and second connecting terminals of each of the electric wires are inserted into the first and second insertion slots of the main body respectively so as to form an electrical connection state, so that the electric circuit of the suspension lamp is connected easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the operator mounting the suspension lamp.

Abstract: A suspension lamp includes a switch box, a wire connection base, a circuit board, a power supply wire, a plurality of protective jackets, a plurality of connecting terminals, and a plurality of electric wires. Thus, the operator only needs to insert each of the connecting terminals into a respective one of the protective jackets so as to form an electrical connection state, so that the electric circuit of the suspension lamp is connected easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the operator mounting the electric circuit of the suspension lamp.

Abstract: A suspension lamp includes a switch box, a wire connection base, a plurality of connecting terminals, and a plurality of electric wires. The wire connection base includes a support seat, a cap, a spacer, a first circuit board, a second circuit board, and a plurality of protective jackets. Thus, the operator only needs to mount each of the connecting terminals on a respective one of the protective jackets of the wire connection base so as to form an electrical connection state, so that the electric circuit of the suspension lamp is connected easily and conveniently, thereby facilitating the operator mounting the electric circuit of the suspension lamp.

Abstract: A ceiling fan or light fixture is provided with a sliding support member that slides horizontally into a support channel attached to a ceiling box. An electrical plug and receptacle attached to the two support members automatically mate as the two support members are slid together. A bell is then raised to cover the two support members and prevent them from sliding apart. The sliding support member is held above the bell by telescopic standoffs with a frictional action. A screw is captive within each standoff. As the bell is raised, the part of each standoff fixed to the bell slides upwards until its upper end positions the tip of the screw just in front of a threaded hole in the fixed support channel. Fastening the screws into the threaded holes then both locks the sliding mechanism and attaches the bell directly to the fixed support channel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a connector between lamp rod and lamp base, comprising a lamp base coupled to one side of a wire connection box, and a lamp rod inserted into the lamp base; wherein the lamp base is fixed to the wire connection box and a through hole at their corresponsive position by screw bolts, and the lamp base further comprises a passing section for latching the lamp rod, and the upper and lower end of the stairway-like edge of the lamp base respectively have a pair of symmetric locking holes; wherein an insertion base for inserting the connector on the locking hole is disposed at a position proximate to the end of the lamp base; and the bolt passes through a latching bracket and a spring located at upper section of the latching bracket in order and through the locking hole proximate to the front end of the lamp base, such that the lamp rod can be inserted and pressed against the position next to the insertion base of the lamp base, and after the lamp rod is inserted, a blocking dent at t

Abstract: A ceiling fan or light fixture hanging system that comprises a male and female electrical connector and ramp lock quick connection for installation of a ceiling fan or light fixture to an electric outlet box located on a ceiling.

Abstract: A suspension device for a ceiling fan includes a bracket mounted on the ceiling. A bearing seat is engaged in the bracket. A central hole is defined and extends through the bearing seat. A first slot and a second slot are defined in an inner periphery of the central hole. A first indention and a second indention are defined in a top portion of the bearing seat. A cover is mounted to the top portion of the bearing seat. The cover includes a first channel defined to communicate with the first slot and a second channel defined to communicate with the second slot and the second indention. A shaft is partially received in the central hole. A pin extends through the hollow shaft and has two opposite ends selectively engaged in the bearing seat.

Abstract: A video/data/power quick connect system is provided for use with medical appliance suspension arms. A universal cable bundle (40) extends along a monitor suspension arm (12). A first hub harness (50) adapts the cable bundle (40) for connection to a first associated source (68) of video/data/power signals. A first monitor harness (60) connects a lower end of the cable bundle (40) for connection to a first associated monitor device (34). A second hub harness (50′) and second monitor harness (60′) are provided for adapting the cable bundle (40) for connection to a second source (68) of associated video/data/power signals and a second associated monitor device (34′), respectively.

Abstract: An apparatus for easily installing an overhead electrical device is disclosed. Installation is made easier by forming guide channels in the bell of an electrical fixture and aligning those channels with guides on a plate. When the guide and channels are properly aligned, an electrical connection is made between a plug and receptacle. The plug and receptacle are mounted in the bell and to the junction box. Once the electrical connection is made, the bell is rotated to secure the bell to the guides mounted on the plate.

Abstract: A mounting fixture for electrical light fixture or fan comprising an assembly having an electrical box, a conducting plate, a neutral plate and a mounting plate such that the contact points on the conducting plate make contact with the contact members on the mounting plate by a spring-loading action.

Abstract: A ceiling fan or light fixture is provided with a quick connect device comprises an upper support member attached to a ceiling and defining at least one upwardly-facing load-bearing surface, and a lower support member attached to and supporting the fixture and defining at least one downwardly-facing load-bearing surface resting on an upwardly-facing load-bearing surface of the upper support member. Electrical-contacts project from one of the load-bearing surfaces, and are received in recesses in another of the load-bearing surfaces, within which are corresponding contacts. The projecting contacts engaging in the recesses prevent the load-bearing surfaces from being separated horizontally unless they are first lifted vertically out of engagement.

Abstract: A suspension device for a ceiling lamp includes a tubular body connected to a base member of the ceiling lamp and a shaft having a first end received in the tubular body and a second end connected to a lamp set. A through hole is defined in the tubular body and two P-shaped channel defined in an inner periphery of the through hole. Two blocking plates are located in the P-shaped channel. Two protrusions are diametrically extending from the shaft and selectively engaged between the two blocking plates to hold the shaft in place in the tubular body.

Abstract: A connector assembly is shown which includes a receptacle connector and a plug connector assembly. The plug connector assembly is comprised of a plug housing and upper and lower flanges. The plug connector housing is spring-loaded rotationally relative to the upper and lower flanges, and includes a stop feature to orient the plug connector to the upper and lower flanges. The plug connector can rotate relative to the flanges, but there is always a home position for the plug polarized position.

Abstract: A video/data/power quick connect system is provided for use with medical appliance suspension arms. A universal cable bundle (40) extends along a monitor suspension arm (12). A first hub harness (50) adapts the cable bundle (40) for connection to a first associated source (68) of video/data/power signals. A first monitor harness (60) connects a lower end of the cable bundle (40) for connection to a first associated monitor device (34). A second hub harness (50′) and second monitor harness (60′) are provided for adapting the cable bundle (40) for connection to a second source (68) of associated video/data/power signals and a second associated monitor device (34′), respectively.

Abstract: A ceiling fan or light fixture is provided with a sliding support member that slides horizontally into a support channel attached to a ceiling box. An electrical plug and receptacle attached to the two support members automatically mate as the two support members are slid together. A bell is then raised to cover the two support members and prevent them from sliding apart.

Abstract: An apparatus for easily installing an overhead electrical device is disclosed. Installation is made easier by forming guide channels in the bell of an electrical fixture and aligning those channels with guides on a plate. When the guide and channels are properly aligned, an electrical connection is made between a plug and receptacle. The plug and receptacle are mounted in the bell and to the junction box. Once the electrical connection is made, the bell is rotated to secure the bell to the guides mounted on the plate.