Track-type electrical distribution system
US6827592B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 2002 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 1, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R25/165
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An electrical distribution system includes a track having a longitudinal extension and a facia. The facia has an elongate slot extending generally parallel with the longitudinal extension. The slot includes a plurality of elongate side channels extending transversely from and generally parallel to the longitudinal extension. The track includes a plurality of electrical conductors, with each electrical conductor being positioned within a corresponding side channel. The plurality of electrical conductors include at least one data conductor. A modular electrical component includes a male connector extending therefrom which is disposed within the slot. The male connector includes a plurality of electrical terminals extending therefrom, with each electrical terminal disposed within a corresponding channel and electrically coupled with a corresponding conductor. The male connector is rotatable within the slot and includes a rotation restriction only allowing rotation of the male connector within the slot in one direction.
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