TW201708769A - Connection assembly for a lighting fixture and method for assembling a lighting system - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a lighting assembly comprising a pin end connector and a knuckle end connector. The pin end connector includes a protrusion having at least one wall and a rotational fastener configured to be received through and retained by the wall. The knuckle end connector includes a discontinuous seat having a first opening configured to receive the protrusion and a second opening configured to receive the rotational fastener. The pin end connector is configured to be received by the knuckle end connector and pivotally rotate to attach the first connector assembly with the second connector assembly. Also provided is a method for joining the pin end connector with the knuckle end connector.

Description

Connector assembly for mounting a lighting fixture and method for assembling the lighting system

The present invention relates to lighting fixtures. More specifically, the present invention relates to a lighting fixture connector assembly.

A lighting fixture, such as a light fixture, can be suspended from the ground to a height of ten inches or more by a support such as a ceiling. Lighting fixtures are typically attached to other lighting fixtures to form a continuous array. In general, lighting fixtures are constructed of metal and are moderately sized. Although the lighting fixture can have a relatively small cross section, its length is typically varied from about 4 to 8 inches. These characteristics may make the lighting fixture difficult to handle.

In particular, conventional procedures for assembling and installing lighting fixtures are challenging and require installation workers to engage in complex, dangerous, and cumbersome installation procedures. This conventional assembly requires several installers to work in synchrony. Such a procedure is not only time consuming but can be expensive for the consumer.

Other conventional lighting fixture assemblies need to engage adjacent in a linear manner Lighting fixture. For example, two lighting fixtures are joined by positioning the lighting fixtures parallel to each other and abutting the fixtures against each other (eg, end to end). The lighting fixture is engaged using a plurality of pairs of fasteners (screws, nuts and bolts, and other similar retaining means). For example, screws are provided on each side of the lighting fixture to form a joint by joining the ends of each lighting fixture.

The joints of adjacent lighting fixtures must be fastened to provide weight transfer through the joint. For example, for an elongated lighting fixture having a length of from about 4 to 8 inches, the operation of mounting the fixture at an altitude of about 10 inches in the air is cumbersome. This installation typically requires at least two installers and a large amount of time to complete the assembly process.

Other conventional mounting techniques include installing a first lighting fixture, securing a second lighting fixture at a beginning free end of the first lighting fixture, and positioning the second lighting fixture toward the first lighting fixture to form a joint. Although this alternative can be done by one person, current lighting fixtures are not designed to accommodate this configuration.

An additional problem with this conventional mounting technique is the requirement to be mounted on a parallel or collinear plane (e.g., to abut the lighting fixture end to end). Without these collinear planes, the fastener would not properly attach the lighting fixtures together.

In view of the above-described deficiencies, there is a need for an assembly and method for facilitating the mounting of lighting fixtures to each other on a plane that is not collinear. In addition, there is a need for a method for reducing the time associated with installation and/or maintenance.

In this embodiment, the illumination fixture is engaged using a pin end connector and a joint end connector. The pin end connector includes a protrusion having at least one wall and a rotating fastener that is configured to be received through the wall and held by the wall. In some embodiments, the rotating fastener is configured to be removably coupled from the wall of the projection. The joint end connector includes a discontinuous seat having a first opening configured to receive the projection and a second opening configured to receive the rotating fastener. The pin end connector is configured to be receivable by the joint end connector and pivotally rotatable to attach the pin end connector assembly to the joint end connector.

In other embodiments, the pin end connectors are configured to rotate the first lighting fixture from a first position relative to the second lighting fixture to a second position relative to the second lighting fixture about a pivot point. The first position forms a separation angle between the first illumination fixture and the second illumination fixture along the axial length of each clamp. The second position is substantially parallel to the second illumination fixture.

In still another embodiment, the pin end connector further includes one or more support tab members and the joint end connector further includes one or more support tab connectors. In these embodiments, the support tab connectors are configured to receive at least a portion of the support tab member.

Another advantage is that the lighting fixture can be removed and reinstalled when it is continuously engaged without removing adjacent lighting fixtures. The ability to disassemble and rejoin continuous lighting fixtures can be reduced during maintenance In addition to the time of installation.

Further features and advantages of the present invention, as well as the structure and operation of various embodiments of the present invention, are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the invention is not limited to the specific embodiments described herein. Such embodiments presented herein are for illustrative purposes only. Additional embodiments based on the teachings contained herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art.

100‧‧‧Lighting fixture

100a‧‧‧First lighting fixture

100b‧‧‧Second lighting fixture

200‧‧‧Clamp housing

210a‧‧‧ first end

210b‧‧‧second end

400‧‧‧ pin end support

410‧‧‧ pin end support side

420‧‧ ‧ pin end support side

430‧‧‧ protrusion

432‧‧ sales

433a‧‧‧ top wall

433b‧‧‧ bottom wall

433c‧‧‧ inner wall

433d‧‧‧ side wall

434‧‧‧ tube

435‧‧‧Support tab member

437‧‧‧ upper surface

438‧‧‧flat part

439‧‧‧ convex part

500‧‧‧ Joint end support

510‧‧‧ joint end support side

520‧‧‧ Joint end support side

530‧‧‧Discontinuous seat

532‧‧‧ receiving board

534‧‧‧ gap

536‧‧‧ recess

538‧‧‧ teeth

540‧‧‧Support tab connector

550‧‧‧Parts

555‧‧‧ pores

605‧‧‧ angle

P1‧‧‧ first plane

W1‧‧‧ first width

W2‧‧‧ second width

W3‧‧‧ third width

H‧‧‧ Height

L‧‧‧ axial length

J1‧‧‧ pivot

In order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention, embodiments of the present invention will be described hereinafter with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: FIG. 1 depicts a perspective view of an illumination fixture having a pin end support in accordance with an illustrative embodiment of the present invention.

2 is a perspective view depicting the illumination fixture of FIG. 1 having a joint end support relative to the pin end support.

3 depicts a perspective view of the pin end support of FIG. 1 including a front view of the raised protrusion.

Figure 4 depicts a partial perspective view of the joint end support of Figure 2.

Figure 5 depicts a bottom perspective view of the joint end support of Figure 2.

6A-6C depict a method of assembling the pin end support of the first illumination fixture and the joint end support of the second illumination fixture.

Although the invention is herein described by illustrative use for a particular application The description is made by way of example, but it should be understood that the invention is not limited thereto. Additional modifications, applications, and embodiments within the scope of the invention and the additional fields in which the invention will be effective will be understood by those skilled in the art.

The technical and scientific terms used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by those skilled in the art to which the invention pertains, unless otherwise defined. The terms "first", "second" and the like, as used herein, do not denote any order, quantity, or importance, but are used to distinguish one element from another. In addition, the terms "a" and "an" do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather mean the existence of at least one item. The term "or" is intended to be inclusive and refers to any, any, several, or all of the items listed.

The use of "including", "comprising" or "having", and variations thereof, are used in the context to include the items listed thereafter and their equivalents and additional items. The terms "connected" and "coupled" are not restricted to physical or mechanical connections or couplings and may include electrical connections or couplings, whether direct or indirect.

FIG. 1 illustrates a lighting fixture 100 in accordance with an exemplary embodiment of the present invention. The lighting fixture 100 includes a clamp housing 200 and one or both of the pin end support 400 and the joint end support 500.

The clamp housing 200 is generally elongate having an axial length L, a height H, and a width. According to some embodiments, the axial length L is greater than the height H. The lighting fixture 100 can have a first width W1 and a second width W2. For example, as illustrated, where the lighting fixture 100 has a trapezoidal cross-section, the lighting fixture 100 has a first width W1 that is greater than the second width W2. Other cross-sectional geometries are within the scope of the present invention (such as circles, ellipses, squares, rectangles, diamonds, and hexagons, etc.).

As illustrated in FIG. 1, the axial length L and the second width W2 form a first plane P1 on one of the surfaces of the height. Likewise, the axial length L and the first width W1 form a second plane (not visible) that is separate from the first plane P1 and parallel to the first plane P1. The first plane P1 can be used to secure the illumination fixture 100 to another surface (eg, a ceiling mount), while the second plane (not explicitly shown) can be used as a light that covers at least a portion of the axial length L Surface (not shown).

The clamp housing 200 includes a first end 210a positioned at one end of the axial length L and a second end 210b positioned at a second end relative to the axial length L of the first end 210a. In certain embodiments, the clamp housing 200 is integrated with a connector assembly (eg, the pin end support 400 and the joint end support 500 described below) for engaging one lighting fixture to an adjacent lighting fixture. Formed in form. For example, the ends (210a, 210b) can be fabricated to include a pin end support 400 or a joint end support 500.

In some embodiments, the ends (210a, 210b) are not integrally formed with the connector assembly. Here, the first end 210a and the second end 210b of the clamp housing 200 each include a contact edge (not shown). The pin end support 400 and the joint end support 500 may be configured to form a contact edge with the first end 210a of the clamp housing 200 and the clamp housing 200 The contact edge of the second end 210b is engaged and/or mated.

As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the pin end support 400 is disposed on the first end 210a and the joint end support 500 is disposed on the second end 210b. This configuration allows each lighting fixture 100 to be connected in series with another lighting fixture 100 for a continuous lighting structure.

Alternatively, the illumination fixture can include a pin end support 400 or a joint end support 500 on the first end 210a and the second end 210b. Here, only the illumination fixture 100 having the pin end support 400 can be engaged with the illumination fixture having the joint end support on the first end 210a and the second end 210b.

FIG. 3 depicts a pin end support 400 in accordance with other embodiments. The pin end support 400 includes a first pin end support side 410 proximate the clamp housing 200 and a second pin end support side 420 at the distal end of the clamp housing 200. In certain embodiments, the pin end support 400 is not integrated into the clamp housing 200 and is attached or otherwise coupled to the clamp housing 200. For example, when the pin end support 400 is disposed at the first end 210a of the clamp housing 200, the first pin end support side 410 is coupled to the first end 210a of the clamp housing 200.

The second pin end support side 420 includes a protrusion 430 having a third width W3 that is perpendicular to the axial axis L. The protrusion 430 can have any shape (such as a cylinder, a square, and a rectangle, etc.). In the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 3, the protrusion 430 has a generally rectangular cross section.

In one embodiment, the protrusion 430 is positioned to extend beyond the clamp housing 200 (particularly the second pin end support side 420 (as shown in Figure 3) In the direction of))). In another embodiment, the protrusion 430 is positioned to hide the protrusion 430 in the clamp housing 200 such that the protrusion 430 does not extend beyond the second pin end support 420.

The tab 430 can be made of any durable and rigid material suitable for use in lighting installation applications. Suitable materials can include a wide range of plastic and/or metallic materials. The protrusions 430 can be formed (eg, fabricated) using any number of methods including, but not limited to, injection molding and/or sheet metal formation. The method may be formed separately or by other features in the second pin end support side 420 to form the protrusion 430.

The projection 430 has at least one side wall that is configured to receive and retain one or more rotating fasteners (eg, pin 432). For example, as illustrated in the callout diagram of FIG. 3, in the case where the protrusion 430 has a rectangular cross section, the protrusion 430 may include a top wall 433a, a bottom wall 433b, and two side walls 433d. The top wall 433a and the bottom wall 433b may have a third width W3.

In some embodiments, the second pin end support side 420 can include more than one protrusion 430. Each protrusion 430 can have a similar cross section and be positioned in the second pin end support side 420 along the width of the clamp housing 200.

In other embodiments, the protrusion 430 includes an inner wall 433c. The inner wall 433c is necessary to provide additional structural support where the projection includes one or more tubes 434. Tube 434 is coupled to at least one end of inner wall 433c of projection 430, or otherwise secured in projection 430. The tube 434 is positioned separate from the axial length L of the clamp housing 200 and On one of the axes parallel to it. Tubes 434 are configured to receive and retain fasteners. This fastener may include, but is not limited to, pins, screws, nuts, bolts, and the like.

The projections 430 are configured to receive one or more rotating fasteners. The rotating fastener can be any hardware that mechanically engages the pin end support 400 with the joint end support 500. The rotating fastener can be any rigid member that can be tightened by the ability to rotate when engaging the end supports 400, 500. For example, the rotating fastener can be a pin, a rod, a cymbal or a tube, and the like. For illustrative purposes, the rotating fastener will hereinafter be referred to as pin 432.

The side walls 433d of the projections 430 are configured to receive one or more pins 432. For example, as illustrated in the exemplary embodiment of FIG. 3, the pin 432 is received by two side walls 433d. As another example, the first pin 432 can pass through the two side walls 433d, and the second pin 432 can pass through the two side walls 433d at a different location than the first pin 432. Additionally, the pin 432 can be received by the side wall 433d and the second pin can be received by the second side wall 433d.

Pin 432 has a greater length than projection 430 but is less than the width of the illumination fixture. For example, as illustrated in the case where the illumination fixture 100 has a trapezoidal cross-section, the pin 432 should be larger than the third width W3 of the protrusion 430 but smaller than the first width W1. Pin 432 is desirably constructed from a rigid and non-brittle material. For example, the pin 432 is a steel pin or a plastic (eg, polyethylene) crucible.

In some embodiments, the pins 432 are grouped to be removable. E.g, The pin 432 can include threads or other grooves (as depicted in Figure 4) to allow the pin 432 to be removed and replaced, such as during maintenance of the lighting fixture.

The pin end support 400 can include one or more support tab members (or fixing members or pin end support end members) 435. When the lighting fixture 100 described below is engaged with another lighting fixture 100, each of the support tab members 435 is configured to be attachable or otherwise coupled to the support tab connector 540.

The support tab member 435 is coupled to the upper end surface 437 of the pin end support 400 and positioned in a direction protruding from the pin end support 400. The support tab member 435 can have a flat portion 438 and a tapered portion having a raised portion 439 that is oriented at an angle relative to the axial length L. The raised portion 439 can be, for example, a hook or flange.

Figure 4 depicts a joint end support 500 in accordance with the present embodiment. The articular end support 500 includes a first joint end support side 510 proximate the clamp housing 200 and a second joint end support side 520 located at the distal end of the clamp housing 200. In the present embodiment, the joint end support 500 can be integrated with or coupled to the clamp housing 200.

The second joint end support side 520 includes a discontinuous seat 530 having a receiving plate 532, a void 534, a recess 536, and a tooth 538. The discontinuous seat 530 is oriented in a direction generally perpendicular to the axial length L and is disposed at a lower portion of the joint end support 500. The discontinuous seat 530 is configured to seat or otherwise receive at least the protrusion 430 of the second lighting fixture 100 and the pin 432. In detail, such as the following As described, the protrusion 430 is received by the void 534 and the pin 432 is received by the recess 536.

The receiving plate 532 is typically a flat surface of the discontinuous seat 530 having an axis that is perpendicular to the axial length L of the clamp housing 200. Other features of the discontinuous seat 530, such as the recess 536 and the teeth 538, are incorporated into the receiving plate 532.

The void 534 is along a gap of the first width W1 of the discontinuous seat 530, and the void 534 is perpendicular to the axial length L. The void 534 is exposed at a side of one of the joint end supports 500 away from the clamp housing 200. The gap 534 is measured to have a width of at least a third width W3 of the protrusion 430 in a direction perpendicular to the axial length L.

The voids 534 are constructed and sized and shaped for receiving the projections 430 of the pin end supports 400. For example, in the case where the protrusion 430 has a rectangular cross section having a third width W3, the void 534 should also have a similar rectangular cross section and slightly larger than the width of the third width W3 of the protrusion 430, thereby allowing the protrusion 430 to be allowed. It is seated in the void 534.

The recess 536 is a gap in the discontinuous seat 530 that also follows the first width W1. The recess 536 is constructed and sized and shaped for receiving the pin 432 of the pin end support 400. In the case where the protrusion 430 and the pin 432 are concealed in the first joint end support side 510, the discontinuous seat 530 including the void 534 and the recess 536 may correspondingly protrude beyond the second joint end support side 520 to receive the protrusion Portion 430 and pin 432. The pin 432 can be fixed relative to the protrusion 430 but allowed to rotate in the discontinuous seat 530 and relative to the discontinuous seat 530. Or, the pin 432 can be phased The discontinuous seat 530 is fixed and rotated relative to the protrusion 430.

In still other embodiments, more than one void 534 and/or recess 536 may be present in the discontinuous seat 530. For example, where two protrusions 430 are present in more than one position on the pin end support 400, the discontinuity seat 530 can include a gap 534 that is each positioned to receive the protrusion 430. Likewise, where two pins 432 are present at more than one location of the projection 430, the discontinuous seat 530 can include two recesses 536 that are each positioned to receive the pin 432.

The teeth 538 are configured to prevent the pin 432 from sliding or rolling out of position (eg, the position of the roll out of the recess 536) during engagement of the two lighting fixtures 100. The teeth 538 can be positioned on either or both sides of the recess 536 to avoid rolling of the pin 432 in either direction. Additionally or alternatively, the teeth 538 can be shaped to guide the pin 432 into the recess 536. For example, as depicted in FIG. 4, the teeth 538 are angled (eg, inclined) in a direction that facilitates movement of the pin 432 into the recess 536.

In still other embodiments, the second joint end support side 520 can include a divider 550 that defines one or more apertures 555. The divider 550 is positioned adjacent to the discontinuous seat 530 and is generally perpendicular to the axial length L. The divider 550 will typically be positioned approximately adjacent the first joint end support side 510 and the second joint end support side 520.

In embodiments where the pin end support 400 includes the tube 434, the second joint end support side 520 can include an aperture 555. Tube 434 and aperture 555 can be used in situations where one of the rows of continuous illumination fixtures 100 needs to be removed and reinstalled. Reinstalling Thereafter, the removed lighting fixture 100 can be re-engaged to an adjacent lighting fixture 100 in the series.

Re-engagement occurs by securing the fasteners 434 through the apertures 555 of the adjacent illumination fixture 100 into the tube 434 of the replaced illumination fixture 100. In other words, tube 434 can be used to join the two lighting fixtures 100 together on a collinear plane. In general, the use of tube 434 and aperture 555 occurs during maintenance or replacement, and is not used when protrusion 430 and pin 432 are positioned in discontinuous seat 530.

The second joint end support side 520 can also include one or more support tab connectors 540 as illustrated in FIG. The support tab connector 540 is positioned at an upper portion of the clamp housing 200 or at an upper portion of the joint end support 500. The support tab connector 540 includes an opening that is configured to receive at least the raised portion 439 of the support tab member 435 of the pin end support 400. Fastening the support tab member 435 to the support tab connector 540 can prevent light from escaping from the opening at the second width W2 (eg, light leakage). More specifically, light will be directed to and emitted from the illuminated surface that is positioned at the second plane of the clamp housing 200.

The lighting fixture 100 can also include a pin cover and a joint cover (not shown). In these embodiments, the ends of the pin end support 400 and the joint end support 500 are configured to receive and retain the pin cover and the articular cover. The pin and joint cover are configured to prevent light from leaking from the illumination jig 100, and to protect the outer surface of the pin end support 400 and the joint end support 500, respectively. The pin cover and the joint cover are preferably made of plastic It is made, but can be made of a material similar to the material of the illumination fixture 100 or any other suitable material.

The pin cover and the joint cover each comprise an end wall and a peripheral edge. The end wall may have a shape that is the same as the section of the illumination fixture 100 and is directed away from one of the illumination fixtures 100. The peripheral edge of the pin cover may be configured to be securely fitted over the second joint end support side 520, and may further comprise a plurality of frames configured to connect the pin cover to the second joint end support side 520 Engagement feature.

The peripheral edge of the pin cover can be continuous. The peripheral edge of the joint cover may be configured to be securely fitted over the second pin end support side 420, and may further comprise a set to connect the joint cover to the second pin end support side 420 Engagement feature.

6A-6C are diagrams of an exemplary method of assembling the pin end support 400 of the first lighting fixture 100a and the joint end support 500 of the second lighting fixture 100b. Roughly as described in detail above, each of the illumination fixtures (100a, 100b) includes a clamp housing 200, a pin end support 400, and a joint end support 500. Alternatively, one lighting fixture 100 may only include the pin end support 400, while other lighting fixtures may only include the joint end support 500.

As depicted at the first position in FIG. 6A, the pin end support 400 of the first lighting fixture 100a is positioned proximate to the joint end support 500 of the second lighting fixture 100b. The second lighting fixture 100a is positioned such that the fixture housing 200 of the second lighting fixture 100a is separated from the first lighting fixture 100a.

At the second position in FIG. 6B, the pin 432 of the pin end support 400 is positioned in the recess 536 of the joint support 500. Once positioned, the second lighting fixture 100b is free to hang relative to the first lighting fixture 100a, forming an angle 605 and creating a pivot (pivot joint) J1.

The angle 605 formed between the first illumination jig 100a and the second illumination jig 100b is measured between the axial lengths L of the respective jigs 100a, 100b. The angle 605 of separation may be any angle greater than 0 degrees but less than 180 degrees. For example, in the case where the second lighting jig 100b is freely suspended from the first lighting jig 100a under the weight of gravity, the angle 605 is approximately 90 degrees. In other words, the first lighting fixture 100a is positioned substantially perpendicular to the second lighting fixture 100b.

The pivot joint J1 allows the second lighting fixture 100b to rotate about the pin 432. In operation, the second lighting fixture 100b is rotated about the pin 432 from the first position depicted in Figure 6B at the pivot joint J1 to the second position depicted in Figure 6C. For example, the second illumination fixture is rotated about the pin 432 from a position substantially perpendicular to the first illumination fixture 100a to a position substantially collinear with the first illumination fixture 100a.

At the third position in FIG. 6C, the second lighting fixture 100b has been rotated about the pivot joint J1 to a position substantially collinear with the first lighting fixture 100a at the first lighting fixture 100a and the second lighting A fixed joint J2 is provided between the clamps 100b.

As described above, the pin end support 400 of the second lighting fixture 100b can be supported by one or more of the support tab members 435 and the support tab connector 540 is secured to the joint end support 500 of the first lighting fixture 100a. In these embodiments, the support tab member 435 and the support tab connector 540 engage each other and assist in providing the fixed joint J2 and avoiding light leakage.

In still other embodiments, the lighting fixture 100 can also include self-centering features to ensure alignment, non-structural features to present the overlap of the fastening joint J2, and mechanically secure the joint J2 without A separate fastener or latching tab feature that is manipulated by the user at pivot joint J1 is positioned at the peripheral edge of each pin end support 400 and joint end support 500.

Alternatively, the method can further include securely supporting the second lighting fixture 100b to allow access to the electrical connector. The electrical connector may or may not be concealed.

It is to be understood that the embodiments are not intended to be construed as limiting the scope of the invention. The Summary of the Invention and the Summary of the Invention section sets forth one or more but not all of the exemplary embodiments of the invention as contemplated by the inventor of the present invention, and therefore, is not intended to limit the invention and the accompanying Apply for a patent scope.

100‧‧‧Lighting fixture

200‧‧‧Clamp housing

210a‧‧‧ first end

210b‧‧‧second end

400‧‧‧ pin end support

500‧‧‧ Joint end support

P1‧‧‧ first plane

W1‧‧‧ first width

W2‧‧‧ second width

H‧‧‧ Height

L‧‧‧ axial length

Claims (14)

A connection assembly for a lighting fixture, comprising: a first connector assembly, (i) connectable to a first housing, (ii) a protrusion having at least one wall perpendicular to a length of the first housing And (iii) comprising a rotating fastener that is configured to be received through the wall; and a second connector assembly (i) connectable to the second outer casing, (ii) comprising a discontinuous seat, Having a first opening configured to receive the protrusion, and (iii) a second opening configured to receive the rotating fastener; wherein receiving the protrusion and the rotating fastener to the discontinuity A pivot joint is formed in the seat at which the first connector assembly is positioned in a first position that is spaced from the first connector assembly at an angle. An illumination fixture assembly comprising: a first connector assembly, (i) coupled to a first portion of the outer casing, (ii) including a protrusion having at least one wall perpendicular to a length of the first outer casing, and (iii Included as a rotating fastener that is configured to be received through the wall; and a second connector assembly that (i) is coupled to the second portion of the housing opposite the first portion, (ii) includes no a continuous seat having a first opening configured to receive the protrusion, and (iii) a second opening configured to receive the rotating fastener; wherein receiving the protrusion and the tightening Firmware into the discontinuous seat A pivot joint is formed at which the first connector assembly is positioned in a first position that is spaced from the first connector assembly at an angle. The connection assembly of claim 1 or 2, wherein the first connector assembly is configured to rotate the first connector housing from the first position to and from the pivot joint The second connector assembly and the second housing are in a second position collinear. The connection assembly of claim 1 or 2, wherein the rotating fastener is configured to be removably connectable from the wall of the projection. The joining assembly of claim 1 or 2, wherein the rotating fastener is tied to a first rotating fastener at a first position along the wall and the second mounting fastener is positioned along the At a second position of the wall, the first rotating fastener is configured to be receivable by the second opening and the second rotating fastener is configured to be receivable by a third opening positioned in the discontinuous seat. The connecting assembly of claim 1 or 2, the discontinuous seat further comprising a plurality of teeth positioned adjacent to the second opening and configured to prevent the rotating fastener Removed from the second opening. The connection assembly of claim 1 or 2, wherein the first connector assembly further comprises one or more support tab members and the second connector further comprises one or more support tab connectors And wherein the support tab connector is configured to receive at least a portion of the support tab member. The connection assembly of claim 1 or 2, wherein the first connector assembly further comprises at least one tube attached to the wall and the second connector assembly further comprises a perpendicular to the discontinuity a partition of the seat, the partition having at least one aperture defined therein, the aperture being configured to receive a fastener and align the fastener with the tube to thereby position the first connector assembly Forming substantially parallel to the second connector assembly. A method for assembling a lighting system, comprising: providing a first lighting fixture and a second lighting fixture, each of the lighting fixtures comprising: a first connector assembly, (i) connectable to the first housing, (ii) comprising a protrusion a portion having at least one wall perpendicular to the length of the first outer casing, and (iii) comprising a rotating fastener that is configured to be received through the wall; and a second connector assembly, (i) Connected to the second outer casing, (ii) comprising a discontinuous seat having a first opening configured to receive the projection, and (iii) a second opening configured to receive the rotating fastener And positioning the rotating fastener of the second lighting fixture into the second opening of the first lighting fixture to form a pivot joint at which the first connector assembly is positioned In a first position, the first position is spaced from the first connector assembly at an angle. The method of claim 9, further comprising rotating the second lighting fixture about the pivot joint to a second position collinear with the second connector assembly and the second housing. The method of claim 9, wherein the rotating fastener is configured to be removably connectable from the wall of the projection. The method of claim 9, wherein the rotating fastener is tied to a first rotating fastener at a first position along the wall and the second mounting fastener is positioned along a second of the wall At the location, the first rotating fastener is configured to be receivable by the second opening and the second rotating fastener is configured to be receivable by a third opening positioned in the discontinuous seat. The method of claim 9, the discontinuous seat further comprising a plurality of teeth positioned adjacent to the second opening and configured to prevent the rotating fastener from the second The opening is removed. The method of claim 9, wherein the first connector assembly further comprises one or more support tab members and the second connector further comprises one or more support tab connectors, and wherein The support tab connector is configured to receive at least a portion of the support tab member.