GB2312565A - Socket system - Google Patents

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GB2312565A
GB2312565A GB9608789A GB9608789A GB2312565A GB 2312565 A GB2312565 A GB 2312565A GB 9608789 A GB9608789 A GB 9608789A GB 9608789 A GB9608789 A GB 9608789A GB 2312565 A GB2312565 A GB 2312565A
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Victor Russam
Shaun Anthony Nevinson
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Ashley and Rock Ltd
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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
    • H01R13/00—Details of coupling devices of the kinds covered by groups H01R12/70 or H01R24/00 - H01R33/00
    • H01R13/73—Means for mounting coupling parts to apparatus or structures, e.g. to a wall
    • H01R13/74—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel
    • H01R13/741—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel using snap fastening means
    • H01R13/745—Means for mounting coupling parts in openings of a panel using snap fastening means separate from the housing
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H02—GENERATION; CONVERSION OR DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC POWER
    • H02G—INSTALLATION OF ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES, OR OF COMBINED OPTICAL AND ELECTRIC CABLES OR LINES
    • H02G3/00—Installations of electric cables or lines or protective tubing therefor in or on buildings, equivalent structures or vehicles
    • H02G3/02—Details
    • H02G3/08—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes
    • H02G3/12—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for flush mounting
    • H02G3/128—Distribution boxes; Connection or junction boxes for flush mounting in plinths, channels, raceways or similar

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Abstract

There is disclosed a mounting arrangement for an electrical accessory adapted to mount the accessory in trunking having a lengthwise opening bounded by flanges, the arrangement comprising a clamp which can be retained against the accessory and then passed through the opening, the clamp or the flanges or both being resiliently deformable so as to assume substantially their original form.

Description

Socket System This invention relates to a one piece connector for mounting an electrical accessory in a flanged section, particularly with regard to the mounting of an electrical socket in lighting trunking.
This invention arises from the continued development of a modular range of electrical accessories manufactured by the present assignees under the Trade Mark KLIK.
An electrical accessory, such as a KLIK socket, is connected to such a lighting trunking system by two metal clamps, positioned on adjacent sides of said socket. It is inconvenient, and time consuming, to affix a clamp to a socket, since the former rotates whilst being secured by tightening a securing screw which necessitates holding the socket in place.
The present invention alleviates this problem.
According to the invention, there is provided a mounting arrangement for an electrical accessory adapted to mount the accessory in trunking having a lengthwise opening bounded by flanges, the arrangement comprising a clamp which can be retained against the accessory and then passed through the opening, the clamp or the flanges or both being resiliently deformable so as to assume substantially their original form.
The electrical accessory may comprise an electrical socket, in particular one marketed by Ashley & Rock Limited under the Trade Mark "KLIK".
The clamp may comprise two pairs of retaining pieces for positioning on adjacent sides of the electrical accessory, each retaining piece comprising two faces which, in use, abut an inner face of one of the spaced apart flanges. The electrical accessory may be retained against the clamp so as to abut the outer faces of the spaced apart flanges and thereby firmly secure the electrical accessory to the trunking.
The electrical accessory may be retained against the clamp by at least two securing screws.
The clamp may be fabricated in plastic.
A mounting arrangement according to the invention will now be described with reference to the accompanying Figure, which shows a clamp, socket and trunking during various stages of assembly.
The Figure shows a mounting arrangement for an electrical accessory 12 adapted to mount the accessory 12 in trunking 14 having a lengthwise opening bounded by flanges 16a, 16b, the arrangement comprising a clamp 10 which can be retained against the accessory 12 and then passed through the opening, the clamp 10 or the flanges 16a, 16b or both being resiliently deformable so as to assume substantially their original form.
The electrical accessory 12 is advantageously an electrical socket, such as those marketed by Ashley & Rock Limited under the Trade Mark "KLIK" for use in lighting applications.
The clamp 10 comprises two pairs of retaining pieces 18 for positioning on adjacent sides 12a, 12b of the electrical socket 12, each retaining piece comprising two faces 20a, 20b which in use abut an inner face 22a, 22b of one of the flanges 16a, 16b.
Preferably, the socket 12 is retained against the clamp 10 so as to abut the outer faces 24a, 24b ofthe flanges when the socket system comprising the socket 12 and the connector 10 is positioned in the trunking 14. The socket 12 is thereby firmly secured to the trunking 14.
The socket 12 is retained against the clamp 10 by two securing screws 26a, 26b, as depicted in the Figure. The clamp 10 is fabricated in plastic.
To assemble the socket system, firstly the socket 12 is retained against the clamp 10 by the two securing screws 26a, 26b. The socket 12 is then wired singularly or in a wire harness. The wired socket 12 and clamp 10 are mounted in the trunking 14 by tiltingly introducing two retaining pieces 18 to a common flange 16a, and then 'snapping' the other retaining pieces in place in order to abut the other flange 16b. The resilient deformability ofthe flanges 16a, 16b, or clamp 10, or both components, is such as to permit the clamp 10 to pass through the opening during 'snapping' whilst subsequently allowing these components to assume substantially their original form, thereby keeping the mounting arrangement in place.
As described earlier, the previous method of securing sockets and the like to trunking involved the use of two metal clamps positioned on adjacent sides of the socket. Each clamp tends to rotate whilst being secured by tightening a securing screw, which necessitates holding the socket in place. The one piece connector of the present invention does not suffer this disadvantage, and, furthermore, the wired socket system locates in the trunking in facile manner providing reductions in assembly and wiring time.
The socket may be repositioned (within the constraints of the wiring) by loosening the securing screws slightly and sliding the socket system along the trunking.
It will be appreciated that it is not intended to limit the invention to the above example only, many variations, such as might readily occur to one skilled in the art, being possible without departing from the scope thereof.

Claims (6)

1. A mounting arrangement for an electrical accessory adapted to mount the accessory in trunking having a lengthwise opening bounded by flanges, the arrangement comprising a clamp which can be retained against the accessory and then passed through the opening, the clamp or the flanges or both being resiliently deformable so as to assume substantially their original form.
2. An arrangement according to claim 1 in which the electrical accessory comprises an electrical socket.
3. An arrangement according to claim 1 or claim 2 in which the clamp comprises two pairs of retaining pieces for positioning on adjacent sides ofthe electrical accessory, each retaining piece comprising two faces which, in use, abut an inner face of one of the flanges.
4. An arrangement according to claim 3 in which, in use, the electrical accessory is retained against the clamp so as to abut the outer faces of the spaced apart flanges.
5. An arrangement according to any of the previous claims in which the electrical accessory is retained against the clamp by at least two retaining screws.
6. An arrangement according to any ofthe previous claims in which the clamp is fabricated in plastic.
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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
EP0106535A2 (en) * 1982-09-14 1984-04-25 Mk Electric Limited Electrical track

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SE463182B (en) * 1989-02-07 1990-10-15 Thorsman & Co Ab ELDOSA WITH FIXING DEVICE MUST BE FIXED IN ELECTRICAL CHANNELS

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EP0106535A2 (en) * 1982-09-14 1984-04-25 Mk Electric Limited Electrical track

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Thorsman & Co. Ltd,"Access & Ootlet Systems" *
Thorsman & Co. Ltd,"Customized Service Posts & Poles" *

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