GB2360637A - A magnetic adaptor for a standard lamp to ease removal of the bulb - Google Patents

A magnetic adaptor for a standard lamp to ease removal of the bulb Download PDF

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GB2360637A
GB2360637A GB0006782A GB0006782A GB2360637A GB 2360637 A GB2360637 A GB 2360637A GB 0006782 A GB0006782 A GB 0006782A GB 0006782 A GB0006782 A GB 0006782A GB 2360637 A GB2360637 A GB 2360637A
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Glenn Brazier
Steven Harvey
David Morris
Philip Saunders
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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
    • H01R33/00—Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holders; Separate parts thereof
    • H01R33/94—Holders formed as intermediate parts for linking a counter-part to a coupling part
    • 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
    • H01R13/62—Means for facilitating engagement or disengagement of coupling parts or for holding them in engagement
    • H01R13/6205—Two-part coupling devices held in engagement by a magnet
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R33/00—Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holders; Separate parts thereof
    • H01R33/05—Two-pole devices
    • H01R33/22—Two-pole devices for screw type base, e.g. for lamp
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H01—ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01R—ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE CONNECTIONS; STRUCTURAL ASSOCIATIONS OF A PLURALITY OF MUTUALLY-INSULATED ELECTRICAL CONNECTING ELEMENTS; COUPLING DEVICES; CURRENT COLLECTORS
    • H01R33/00—Coupling devices specially adapted for supporting apparatus and having one part acting as a holder providing support and electrical connection via a counterpart which is structurally associated with the apparatus, e.g. lamp holders; Separate parts thereof
    • H01R33/05—Two-pole devices
    • H01R33/46—Two-pole devices for bayonet type base

Abstract

An adaptor which is designed to make removal and replacement of a lamp easier and safer for the user. Part A will fit into an existing lamp holder whilst pad B will accept a 'standard' lamp. The two parts slot together, coupling being maintained by magnetic discs (7 and 13) on both pads. Electrical continuity is achieved by connection between sprung metal contacts (8 and 9) recessed in pad A and concentric conductive metal contacts (14 and 15) on part B.

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DESCRIPTIO
An adaptor for a 1 standard' lamp holder to case removal of the lamp and improve user safely An adaptor for a 'standard' lamp holder to ease removal of the lamp and improve user safety; comprising two parts, (A & B), primarily made of a plastic insulating material of any kind.
Part A comprises a male bayonet fitting (1) or a male screw fitting (2) at the top suitable to fit into an existing 'standard' lamp holder, with conductive metal contact points (3 & 4 or 5 & 6). A magnetic disc (7) and sprung conductive metal contacts (8 & 9) are situated at the base and the contacts (8 & 9) are enclosed in an insulating material (10) with concentric slots (25 & 26) cut into it to allow access. The contacts (8 & 9) are connected to contact points (3 & 4 or 5 & 6) by internal conductive wire links (11 & 12).
Part B comprises a magnetic disc (13) of the same dimensions as the magnetic disc (7) in part A with two concentric conductive metal contacts (14 & 15) at the top. The magnetic disc (13) and contacts (14 & 15) are mounted on an insulating material and are positioned so as to coincide with the positions of the magnetic disc (7) and contact pins (8 & 9) via the slots (25 & 26) in part A when the two parts are fitted together. A female bayonet fitting (17) or a female screw fitting (18) is situated at the base to accept a 'standard' lamp with conductive metal contact points (19 & 20 or 21 & 22) connected to the contacts (14 & 15) by internal conductive wire links (23 & 24).
1. An adaptor for a 'standard' lamp holder to ease removal and replacement of the lamp and improve user safety comprising two parts primarily made of a plastic insulating material.
2. An adaptor for a 'standard' lamp holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the upper part is designed to fit into a standard bayonet or screw fitting lamp holder.
3. An adaptor for a 'standard' lamp holder as claimed in claim 1 wherein the lower part is designed to accept a standard bayonet cap or screw fitting lamp.
4. An adaptor for a 'standard' lamp holder as claimed in preceding claims wherein coupling of the upper and lower parts is maintained by magnetic discs on both parts.
5. An adaptor for a 'standard' lamp holder as claimed in preceding claims wherein electrical continuity is provided by sprung conductive metal contacts in the upper part which coincide with concentric conductive metal contacts on the lower part.
6. An adaptor for a 'standard' lamp holder as claimed in preceding claims wherein the contacts in the upper part are recessed in an insulating material to ensure user safety.
7. An adaptor for a 'standard' lamp holder substantially as described herein with reference to all aspects of the accompanying drawing.
GB0006782A 2000-03-22 2000-03-22 A magnetic adaptor for a standard lamp to ease removal of the bulb Withdrawn GB2360637A (en)

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WO2005104304A1 (en) * 2004-04-26 2005-11-03 Mark Wellstead Light bulb fitting
FR2879363A1 (en) * 2004-12-10 2006-06-16 Didier Poissonniere Incandescent, halogen or fluocompact lamp device for domestic lighting, has lamp with single base having female studs, and bayonet cap with male studs to be inserted in female studs
US7066739B2 (en) 2002-07-16 2006-06-27 Mcleish Graham John Connector
WO2007015093A1 (en) * 2005-08-02 2007-02-08 The Magnetic Connection Company Limited Magnetic light fitting
GB2447792A (en) * 2007-03-22 2008-09-24 Roger Andrew Eggleton light bulb holder
GB2452523A (en) * 2007-09-06 2009-03-11 Anthony Giles Edmund Clough A magnetic connection means for adapting bayonet devices
WO2010083550A1 (en) * 2009-01-21 2010-07-29 Lijesa Developments Pty Ltd Light consumable housing and changing system
US8348678B2 (en) 2010-01-11 2013-01-08 Automotive Industrial Marketing Corp. Magnetic cable connector systems
EP2665139A1 (en) * 2005-09-26 2013-11-20 Apple Inc. Electromagnetic connector for electronic device
US9112304B2 (en) 2005-09-26 2015-08-18 Apple Inc. Magnetic connector for electronic device
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FR2638907A1 (en) * 1988-11-04 1990-05-11 Dalmau Raymond Improved device relating to the use of the magnetic attraction and the positioning of the electrical contacts in connecting a light bulb to a socket

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FR2638907A1 (en) * 1988-11-04 1990-05-11 Dalmau Raymond Improved device relating to the use of the magnetic attraction and the positioning of the electrical contacts in connecting a light bulb to a socket

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US7066739B2 (en) 2002-07-16 2006-06-27 Mcleish Graham John Connector
WO2005104304A1 (en) * 2004-04-26 2005-11-03 Mark Wellstead Light bulb fitting
FR2879363A1 (en) * 2004-12-10 2006-06-16 Didier Poissonniere Incandescent, halogen or fluocompact lamp device for domestic lighting, has lamp with single base having female studs, and bayonet cap with male studs to be inserted in female studs
WO2007015093A1 (en) * 2005-08-02 2007-02-08 The Magnetic Connection Company Limited Magnetic light fitting
US9634428B2 (en) 2005-09-26 2017-04-25 Apple Inc. Electromagnetic connector for electronic device
US11233356B2 (en) 2005-09-26 2022-01-25 Apple Inc. Magnetic connector for electronic device
US10490933B2 (en) 2005-09-26 2019-11-26 Apple Inc. Magnetic connector for electronic device
US10090618B2 (en) 2005-09-26 2018-10-02 Apple Inc. Magnetic connector for electronic device
US9711893B2 (en) 2005-09-26 2017-07-18 Apple Inc. Magnetic connector for electronic device
EP2665139A1 (en) * 2005-09-26 2013-11-20 Apple Inc. Electromagnetic connector for electronic device
US8970332B2 (en) 2005-09-26 2015-03-03 Apple Inc. Electromagnetic connector for electronic device
US9112304B2 (en) 2005-09-26 2015-08-18 Apple Inc. Magnetic connector for electronic device
GB2447792A (en) * 2007-03-22 2008-09-24 Roger Andrew Eggleton light bulb holder
GB2447792B (en) * 2007-03-22 2012-04-11 Roger Andrew Eggleton Light bulb holder
GB2452523A (en) * 2007-09-06 2009-03-11 Anthony Giles Edmund Clough A magnetic connection means for adapting bayonet devices
WO2010083550A1 (en) * 2009-01-21 2010-07-29 Lijesa Developments Pty Ltd Light consumable housing and changing system
US8348678B2 (en) 2010-01-11 2013-01-08 Automotive Industrial Marketing Corp. Magnetic cable connector systems
US11424573B2 (en) 2020-09-24 2022-08-23 Apple Inc. Magnetic connectors with self-centering floating contacts

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