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Modular stack light with central connectors

US9568179B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Rockwell Automation Technologies, Inc. · US

Inventors

Robert P. Feller · Franklin, US
Will J. Preischel · Racine, US
Alvaro Sanchez · Oak Creek, US

Key dates

Filing date	Mar 28, 2016
Grant date	Feb 14, 2017
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 28, 2036

Classification

Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
CPC primaryF21Y2115/10
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An in-line sound module for a modular stack light system provides electrical and mechanical connectors to allow it to be placed anywhere in the stack. Axial orientation of the audio transducer and a flexible jumpering system allow preservation of central connectors between modules. In-line configuration permits multiple sound modules to be used in a stack light and to be teamed with different beacon modules. In one embodiment the in-line sound module may also include lamps to provide beacon functionality.

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