Patent ID: 6802626
Filing Date: 2004-10-12
Classification: F21V,H01R

Abstract:
A lighting fixture assembly, comprising:a) at least one lighting track including an elongated housing defining at least two channels extending in a direction along the longitudinal axis of said housing; b) at least two conductors mounted in said channels to form at least one electrical circuit; c) a plurality of lamp clips for receiving lamps mounted on said lighting track, said lamp clips each having first and second legs for connecting said lamp clip to said lighting track and each having a socket receiving the terminal end of a lamp; d) locking means for locking each of said first and second legs at a predetermined location on said lighting track; e) said locking means include a plurality of complementary tabs extending in the plane of said housing at predetermined locations along the length of said housing; and a longitudinal extension formed on each of said first and second legs at an end opposite said socket, said extensions each having an aperture for receiving one of said complementary tabs, whereby each of said first and second legs is locked in position relative to the track as each of said tabs engages the corresponding aperture; and f) contact means for making electrical contact between the lamp and one of said conductors, said electrical contact means being separate from said locking means.