Patent ID: 6585529
Filing Date: 2003-07-01
Classification: F21S,F21V,H01R

Abstract:
A connector for a track network comprising:an insulative body having a channel extending between a first end of the body and a second end of the body; an electrically conductive contact block positioned within the channel in the insulative body and having a first end, a second end, an opening extending from the first end to the second end, and screw holes extending from an, outer surface of the conductive contact block into the opening of the contact block; at least one contact screw configured to be inserted into respective ones of the screw holes; and a unitary conductor retainer wrapping around an edge of the first end of the conductive contact block, the unitary conductor retainer having a first segment connected to a second segment the first segment having an opening wherein the opening in the first segment is aligned with one of the screw holes, a respective contact screw is configured to pass through the opening in the first segment, and the second segment extends into the opening in the conductive contact block to at least partially block the opening through the conductive contact block, wherein the opening in the conductive contact block is configured to receive at least one electrical conductor of a track network, and the respective contact screw is configured to be tightened into a respective screw hole to cause the at least one electrical conductor to make electrical contact with the contact block.