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Timestamp: 2017-06-23 07:59:08
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Patent US6869209 - Assembly for a wedge base track lamp holder - Google PatentsSearch Images Maps Play YouTube News Gmail Drive More »Sign inPatentsA wedge base track lamp holder assembly includes a base, at least one conductive contact member, and a retention piece. The base includes a first channel with an opening at one end of the base, a second channel extending away from the first channel and having an opening at an end opposite the first channel,...http://www.google.com/patents/US6869209?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6869209 - Assembly for a wedge base track lamp holderAdvanced Patent SearchTry the new Google Patents, with machine-classified Google Scholar results, and Japanese and South Korean patents.Publication numberUS6869209 B2Publication typeGrantApplication numberUS 09/917,205Publication dateMar 22, 2005Filing dateJul 30, 2001Priority dateJul 28, 2000Fee statusLapsedAlso published asUS20020064049Publication number09917205, 917205, US 6869209 B2, US 6869209B2, US-B2-6869209, US6869209 B2, US6869209B2InventorsBruce Layne, James V. AgroOriginal AssigneeCooper Technologies CompanyExport CitationBiBTeX, EndNote, RefManPatent Citations (14), Referenced by (17), Classifications (17), Legal Events (6) External Links: USPTO, USPTO Assignment, EspacenetAssembly for a wedge base track lamp holder
US 6869209 B2Abstract
1. A lamp holder for attaching to a track frame of a track lighting system, the lamp holder comprising:
a base having a lamp channel for receiving a lamp; an electrically conductive contact member having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the contact member arranged in the lamp channel for contacting the lamp, the second portion of the contact member for contacting an electrical conductor in the track frame; a retention piece for securing the contact member within the base; and an adaptor portion connected to the base, the adaptor portion having a retention piece channel for receiving the retention piece; wherein the contact member further comprises a third portion connecting the first portion to the second portion, the third portion arranged in the retention pieces channel. 2. The lamp holder of claim 1, wherein the adaptor portion further comprises a pair of wings releasably engaged with the track frame.
3. The lamp holder of claim 1, wherein the base further comprises a slot at a lower surface of the lamp channel and the retention piece comprises a protrusion positioned within the slot for restricting lateral movement of the retention piece.
4. The lamp holder of claim 1, further comprising a second contact member having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion of the contact members arranged in the lamp channel for contacting the lamp, each second portion of the contact members removably arranged within the track frame for contacting a respective electrical conductor in the track frame.
5. The lamp holder of claim 4, wherein the first portions of the contact members are arranged for contacting a second lamp.
6. The lamp holder of claim 5, further comprising a pair of reflectors for reflecting light radiating from the lamps away from the track frame.
7. A lamp bolder attachable to a track frame of a track lighting system, the lamp holder comprising:
means, having a lamp channel, for receiving a lamp within the lamp channel; means for contacting the lamp in the lamp channel and for removably contracting an electrical conductor in the track frame; means for securing the contacting means within the receiving means; and means, having a retaining channel, for retaining the securing means within the retaining channel; wherein the retaining means further comprises means for engaging with the track frame. 8. The lamp holder of claim 7, wherein the contacting means further comprises means for providing electrical power from the electrical conductor in the track frame to the lamp.
9. The lamp holder of claim 7, wherein the receiving means further comprises a slot at a lower surface of the lamp channel and the securing means comprises a protrusion positioned within the slot for restricting lateral movement of the securing means.
10. The lamp holder of claim 7, further comprising second contracting means for contacting the lamp and for removably contracting a second electrical conductor in the track frame.
11. The lamp holder of claim 10, wherein the contracting means and second contracting means are arranged for contracting a second lamp.
12. The lamp holder of claim 11, further comprising mean for reflecting light radiating from the lamps away from the track frame.
a track frame mounted to a ceiling structure, the track frame comprises an upper channel and a lower channel, the upper channel securing a pair of electrical conductors; and a lamp holder comprising: a base having a first end, a second end opposite the first end, and a lamp channel extending from the first end to the second end, the base configured to receive a first lamp in the lamp channel through the first end and configured to receive a second lamp in the lamp channel through the second end; an adaptor portion connected to the base and comprising a channel arranged substantially perpendicular to the lamp channel, the adaptor portion further comprising a pair of wings removably engaged within the lower channel of the track frame; a pair of electrically conductive contact members, each contact member having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, the first portion of each contact member arranged in the lamp channel for contacting the first and second lamps, the second portion of each contact member removably arranged within the upper channel of the track frame for contracting a respective electrical conductor, the third portion of each contact member arranged in the retaining channel for connecting the first portion to the second portion; and a retention piece supported within the retaining channel for securing the contact member within the base. 14. The track lighting system of claim 13, wherein the base further comprises a slot at a lower surface of the lamp channel an the retention piece comprises a positioned within the slot for restricting lateral movement of the retention piece.
15. The track lighting system of claim 13, further comprising a pair of reflectors for reflecting light radiating from the first and second lamps away from the track frame.
This application claims priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/102,156 filed Jul. 28, 2000; U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/221,564, filed Jul. 28, 2000; U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/221,565, filed Jul. 28, 2000; U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/221,567, filed Jul. 28, 2000; U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/221,568, filed Jul. 28, 2000; U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/221,569, filed Jul. 28, 2000; and U.S. Provisional Application No. 60/221,570, filed Jul. 28, 2000, all of which are incorporated by reference.
In the implementation of FIG. 2A, the track network 101 is configured to be a surface channel track network with minimal size and weight. For example, the surface channel track network may be ⅜ inches high and ¾ inches wide. The surface channel track network may be made from thermoplastic materials. The flexibility of these materials allows the track network 101 to be bent to conform to a non-linear surface. Typical applications for such a track network 101 are under-cabinet, in-cabinet, cove, and strip lighting.
A variety of configurations for a feed connector may be employed. For example, the end-feed dual connector 260 as shown in FIG. 5 may be configured as a straight joiner connector for the wire way channel. Referring to FIG.6, a straight joiner connector 284 includes a body 211 with two sets of mating wings 208, channels 216 (shown in FIG. 3), contact blocks 220 (shown in FIG. 3), and plates 266. Front retaining screws 242 and rear retaining screws 240 engage electrical wires 286 and other electrical components inserted in the openings 264 in the contact blocks 262 (FIG. 5).
The lamp retaining ring 405 and the lamp retaining arm 410 are mounted to the aiming aim 415 using the rivet 420 around which the lamp retaining ring 405 and lamp retaining arm 410 can pivot. Referring also to FIG. 14, the rivet 420 includes a head 470, a shank 475, and a hollow 480. The shank 475 of the rivet 420 is inserted through a hole 485 in the aiming arm 415, an opening in a tension washer 490, and a hole 495 in the retaining ring 405.
Referring to FIG. 38, the rotation lock light fixture 109 is assembled by aligning the engagement arms 922 on the front housing 905 with the engagement platforms 930 on the rear housing 910. The front housing 905 and the rear housing 910 then are pressed together as represented by Arrow A sp that the front lip 916 overlaps the rear lip 928 and the front edge contacts the rear edge. The front housing 905 is then rotated in a clockwise direction as represented by Arrow B while the rear housing 910 is held in a fixed position until the engagement arm 922 are locked into the engagement platforms 930.
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