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Adapter for line voltage track

US7798824B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 28, 2008
Grant dateSep 21, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01R33/22
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An adapter for an electrical line voltage track system includes a housing having a first end adapted for mounting to an electrical source or an electrical fixture, and a second end adapted for mounting to a line voltage track. The housing includes a housing cover coupled to a housing body. The housing cover is movable relative to the housing body between a closed position and an open position. A supporting sleeve is movably coupled to the housing, and a plurality of electrical contacts, including a fixed contact and a movable contact, are also coupled to the housing. The movable contact is movable, relative to the housing, between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the movable contact causes electrical contact with the line voltage track. In the disengaged position, electrical contact is removed.

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