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US5016154A
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Connection structure for the supporting rod of a floor lamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1990-09-04
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Granted: 1991-05-14
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Expires: 2010-09-04
Abstract
Abstract An improved connection structure for the supporting rod of a floor lamp, which can easily be disassembled for packing, and assembled quickly to use; the top part of the rod has a rotary switch and a joint member; the upper part of the stub connector is provided with two recess points, and a L-shaped groove. A joint member is provided with two L-shaped connecting grooves and a slanting-and-curved side so as to facilitate the joint member to connect with the upper end of the stub connector. The joint member also has a round hole for receiving wire terminals; when the supporting rod is disassembled, the wires of the lamp can also be disassembled for packing convenience; therefore, the structure of the supporting rod can provide high safety for the wires.
Inventors
- 👤 Chuing-Hui Leeyeh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:53
CPC Classifications
F; F21; F21S; F21S6/00; F21S6/005; F21S6/007; F21V; F21V17/00; F21V17/007; F21V21/00; F21V21/10; F21V23/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
An improved connection structure for a supporting rod of a floor lamp comprising a lamp base, a bulb socket and a plurality of supporting rods; and a rotary switch being mounted on one of said supporting rods; said supporting rods mainly including: a top part being connected together with a stub connector; said stub connector having one end connected with said top part and an opposite end thereof being provided with recess points and a L-shaped groove; a joint member including an upper cylinder and a lower cylinder; and said upper cylinder having a plurality of symmetrical L-shaped grooves and a slanting-curved surface; and said lower cylinder having a bottom with a round hole, in which a wire retainer is mounted, and power wires pass through; said wire retainer retaining a wire knot therein; a lower part having a recess point to be engaged with said L-shaped groove on said stub connector; and wherein said joint member is connected by rotation with said stub connector in a lower end of said top part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
An improved connection structure for a supporting rod of a floor lamp comprising a lamp base, a bulb socket and a plurality of supporting rods; and a rotary switch being mounted on one of said supporting rods; said supporting rods mainly including: a top part being connected together with a stub connector; said stub connector having one end connected with said top part and an opposite end thereof being provided with recess points and a L-shaped groove; a joint member including an upper cylinder and a lower cylinder; and said upper cylinder having a plurality of symmetrical L-shaped grooves and a slanting-curved surface; and said lower cylinder having a bottom with a round hole, in which a wire retainer is mounted, and power wires pass through; said wire retainer retaining a wire knot therein; a lower part having a recess point to be engaged with said L-shaped groove on said stub connector; and wherein said joint member is connected by rotation with said stub connector in a lower end of said top part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
An improved connection structure for a supporting rod of a floor lamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein said top part and said stub connector are connected together by means of spot welding if they are made of metal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
39 words
An improved connection structure for a supporting rod of a floor lamp as claimed in claim 1, wherein said top part and said stub connector are molded directly as one piece if they are made of plastic steel material.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1994-05-13 | 1994-11-12 | 1995-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1998-05-13 | 1998-11-12 | 1999-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2002-05-13 | 2002-11-12 | 2003-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |