US4256357A
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Set of connecting accessories for an electrical supply rail with an asymmetrical profile
Assignee: LITA
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Filing: 1979-04-10
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Granted: 1981-03-17
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Expires: 1999-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A set of connecting accessories for an electrical supply rail with an asymmetrical profile, comprising a first main accessory called a "line connector" enables the conductors of two rails to be connected electrically, no matter whether the link be on the right or the left of the rail, without it being necessary to have a fool proofing device, a second accessory called "universal supply box," and a third accessory called "connecting block". The combination of such a set of accessories making it possible with a minimum number of elements of different kinds to produce, with an asymmetrical type rail, all the assembly figures : straight line, T shape, L shape, cross shape.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard Vasseur
- 👤 Alain Boucaut
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R25/00; H01R25/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
285 words
A set of connecting accessories for connecting at least one electrical supply rail to a second element, said rail and element having two slideways in two different planes, said rail having an asymmetrical profile containing n conductors to be joined to n conductors of said element comprising: a line connecting accessory including an insulating support having two guide portions for engaging said slideways of said rail and element; and n conducting contact parts each having right and left wings and a central part, one of said wings of each contact part electrically connecting to a conductor of said element and the other wing connecting to a conductor of said rail; said support being symmetrical with respect to a central plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said rail so that said connector can be clipped to either end of a rail; and a universal supply box for receiving one of said guide portions and one of said wings of each of said n contact parts so as to clip and electrically connect said line connecting accessory thereto, including a support block having a plurality of sockets and first and second sides, first and second conformers joined to said sides, n contact parts extending from said first side to said second side and into said conformers, each contact part of said supply box having at least one foot for being fixed to one of said sockets, each of said conformers being adapted for receiving a line connecting accessory with a wing electrically connecting to an end of one of said contact parts of said supply box, and a main supply conductor for electrically connecting a power supply to said n contact parts of said supply box.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
285 words
A set of connecting accessories for connecting at least one electrical supply rail to a second element, said rail and element having two slideways in two different planes, said rail having an asymmetrical profile containing n conductors to be joined to n conductors of said element comprising: a line connecting accessory including an insulating support having two guide portions for engaging said slideways of said rail and element; and n conducting contact parts each having right and left wings and a central part, one of said wings of each contact part electrically connecting to a conductor of said element and the other wing connecting to a conductor of said rail; said support being symmetrical with respect to a central plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of said rail so that said connector can be clipped to either end of a rail; and a universal supply box for receiving one of said guide portions and one of said wings of each of said n contact parts so as to clip and electrically connect said line connecting accessory thereto, including a support block having a plurality of sockets and first and second sides, first and second conformers joined to said sides, n contact parts extending from said first side to said second side and into said conformers, each contact part of said supply box having at least one foot for being fixed to one of said sockets, each of said conformers being adapted for receiving a line connecting accessory with a wing electrically connecting to an end of one of said contact parts of said supply box, and a main supply conductor for electrically connecting a power supply to said n contact parts of said supply box.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A set of accessories as in claim 1, wherein said main conductor passes through the bottom of the box.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
A set of accessories as in claim 1 further comprising a third connection block accessory formed by a support frame on which (n) contacts separated by separators are stacked in succession, said (n) contacts having, after assembly, free ends on four sides (a, b, c, d) of said connecting block in such a way that said wings of at least one of said contact parts of said line connector press on these free ends on at least one of said four sides.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
A set of accessories as in claim 3, wherein at least a wall closes at least one of said sides (a, b, c, d) of said block not joined to a line connector.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-03-16 | 1984-09-15 | 1985-03-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-03-16 | 1988-09-15 | 1989-03-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-03-16 | 1992-09-15 | 1993-03-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |