Toolessly adjustable cupola and photocontrol receptacle assembly
US7622701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 2, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01J2001/4266
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Certain embodiments of the present invention provide a cupola and photocontrol receptacle assembly that allows a user to adjust the direction of the cupola base and the photocontrol receptacle simultaneously without using tools. A fixture housing may have an opening for receiving a photocontrol receptacle connection member and one or more ribs located in proximity to the fixture housing opening. A cupola base may include an opening for receiving the connection member and features adapted to detachably engaged the fixture housing ribs. In addition, a spring may be coupled to the connection member and configured to allow the photocontrol receptacle to move in a first direction upon the application of a force in the first direction and recoil when the force is removed or decreased.
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