Wireless rail with auxiliary components
US10050449B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Aug 14, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B47/198
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A wireless rail system for providing power and control to auxiliary devices on the rail is disclosed. Such a system includes a one or more channels mounted to a structural building component forming a rail. Auxiliary devices on the rail communicate with each other and user devices. Each of the auxiliary devices are addressable either wirelessly or by a parallel bus within the rail. The auxiliary devices are connected and disconnected from the rail by rotating approximately 90 degrees.
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