Patent ID: 7462066
Filing Date: 2008-12-09
Classification: F21V,H01R,H02G,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A device for connecting an electrical fixture with an electrical power supply, and for mounting the electrical fixture on a support, comprising: a socket affixable to the support and the power supply; a plug connectable to the electrical fixture and removably insertable into the socket, the plug having a male connector electrically connectably to the fixture for establishing an electrical connection between the socket and the plug; a releasable latch centrally located on the combination of the plug and the socket for releasably mounting the plug to the socket, the releasable latch including a push rod centrally positioned through the plug and the socket; and an actuator assembly for controlling the operation of the push rod from location laterally spaced from the central axis of the push rod, wherein the actuator assembly includes: an extension lever secured to and extending laterally from the push rod, and a mounting assembly for mounting the extension lever on the combination of the latch and the plug.