EP1076384B1 - Device for connecting an adapter for lighting apparatus to an electrified track - Google Patents

Device for connecting an adapter for lighting apparatus to an electrified track Download PDF

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EP1076384B1
EP1076384B1 EP00202746A EP00202746A EP1076384B1 EP 1076384 B1 EP1076384 B1 EP 1076384B1 EP 00202746 A EP00202746 A EP 00202746A EP 00202746 A EP00202746 A EP 00202746A EP 1076384 B1 EP1076384 B1 EP 1076384B1
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adapter
track
attachment bracket
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Massimo Gattari
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Iguzzini Illuminazione SpA
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    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R25/00—Coupling parts adapted for simultaneous co-operation with two or more identical counterparts, e.g. for distributing energy to two or more circuits
    • H01R25/14—Rails or bus-bars constructed so that the counterparts can be connected thereto at any point along their length
    • H01R25/142—Their counterparts
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F21—LIGHTING
    • F21V—FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OR DETAILS OF LIGHTING DEVICES OR SYSTEMS THEREOF; STRUCTURAL COMBINATIONS OF LIGHTING DEVICES WITH OTHER ARTICLES, NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • F21V21/00—Supporting, suspending, or attaching arrangements for lighting devices; Hand grips
    • F21V21/34—Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element
    • F21V21/35—Supporting elements displaceable along a guiding element with direct electrical contact between the supporting element and electric conductors running along the guiding element

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  • the subject of the present invention is a device for connecting an adapter for lighting apparatus to an electrified track.
  • the track in fact, performs the double function of electrical connection and mechanical support for the lighting apparatus, which, usually is connected to the track by means of suitable adapters.
  • a single adapter which serves both for the electrical connection and for the mechanical connection.
  • Another purpose of the invention is to provide a connecting device which enables increase of the maximum vertical load that may be supported by the adapter.
  • a manoeuvring screw 15 which enables tightening of the- side brackets 16 of the track 14 between the rectangular plate 12 and the horizontal faces 17 of the adapter 13.
  • the attachment bracket 11 is made of a metallic material, and, in addition to the plate 12, has a hollow cylindrical collar 18.
  • This feature facilitates insertion of the adapter 13 in the track 14.
  • the head 30 of the manoeuvring screw 15 may be replaced by a knob (not illustrated), which enables manoeuvrability of the screw by hand in the phase of attachment of the apparatus to the track 14.
  • the countering spring 20 can also be used as a torsional spring between the attachment bracket 11 and the adapter 13, in such a way that the rectangular plate 12 is in the working position, i.e., it is with its longer side 21 perpendicular to the direction of the track 14 when the spring 20 is in the resting position.
  • a third detent tooth 29 must be made on the adapter 13 to limit rotation of the bracket 11 to less than 360°.
  • a circular relief which is concentric with the hole for the manoeuvring screw 15 keeps the spring 20 in position.

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Lighting Device Outwards From Vehicle And Optical Signal (AREA)
  • Circuit Arrangement For Electric Light Sources In General (AREA)
  • Details Of Connecting Devices For Male And Female Coupling (AREA)
  • Non-Portable Lighting Devices Or Systems Thereof (AREA)
  • Arrangement Of Elements, Cooling, Sealing, Or The Like Of Lighting Devices (AREA)
  • Cage And Drive Apparatuses For Elevators (AREA)
  • Input Circuits Of Receivers And Coupling Of Receivers And Audio Equipment (AREA)
  • Beverage Vending Machines With Cups, And Gas Or Electricity Vending Machines (AREA)
EP00202746A 1999-08-10 2000-08-02 Device for connecting an adapter for lighting apparatus to an electrified track Expired - Lifetime EP1076384B1 (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
ITMI991807 1999-08-10
IT1999MI001807A IT1313136B1 (it) 1999-08-10 1999-08-10 Dispositivo per l'accoppiamento di un adattatore per apparecchi diilluminazione ad un binario elettrificato

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EP1076384A1 EP1076384A1 (en) 2001-02-14
EP1076384B1 true EP1076384B1 (en) 2006-06-07

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EP (1) EP1076384B1 (da)
AT (1) ATE329391T1 (da)
CY (1) CY1105274T1 (da)
DE (1) DE60028473T2 (da)
DK (1) DK1076384T3 (da)
ES (1) ES2265864T3 (da)
IT (1) IT1313136B1 (da)
NO (1) NO324388B1 (da)
PT (1) PT1076384E (da)

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US8535070B2 (en) 2011-12-02 2013-09-17 Tyco Electronics Corporation Connector for electrified ceiling grid
US8469728B1 (en) 2011-12-02 2013-06-25 Tyco Electronics Corporation Polarity protection for electrified grid and mating connector
US8506310B2 (en) * 2011-12-02 2013-08-13 Tyco Electronics Corporation Connector for electrified ceiling grid and method of installing the same

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US4190309A (en) * 1978-07-27 1980-02-26 Glass Irving J Track light
GB8608900D0 (en) * 1986-04-11 1986-05-14 Light Source Electrical Equip Low voltage distribution system

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DE60028473D1 (de) 2006-07-20
DK1076384T3 (da) 2006-10-09
ATE329391T1 (de) 2006-06-15
ITMI991807A1 (it) 2001-02-10
IT1313136B1 (it) 2002-06-17
DE60028473T2 (de) 2007-06-06
EP1076384A1 (en) 2001-02-14
PT1076384E (pt) 2006-10-31
ES2265864T3 (es) 2007-03-01
ITMI991807A0 (it) 1999-08-10
NO20003991L (no) 2001-02-12
NO324388B1 (no) 2007-10-01
CY1105274T1 (el) 2010-03-03
NO20003991D0 (no) 2000-08-08

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