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Wire-jointing assembly for a joint box
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 2000-04-11
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Granted: 2001-05-29
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Expires: 2020-04-11
Abstract
Abstract A wire-jointing assembly is provided for a joint box of the type including a casing securely attached to a support rod of a ceiling fan, the joint box further comprising a switch seat and electric control devices mounted in the casing. The wire-jointing assembly includes a first wire-jointing seat and a second wire-jointing seat. The first wire-jointing seat is attached to the support rod of the ceiling fan and includes first side slots that are communicated with outside, each first side slot receiving a first wire that provides connection with the switch seat and the electric control devices. The second wire-jointing seat is secured to the switch seat and includes second side slots that are communicated with outside, each second side slot receiving a second wire that provides connection with the switch seat and the electric control devices. The first wire includes a first contact, and the second wire includes a second contact in electrical contact with the first contact of the first wire.
Inventors
- 👤 Chun-Ching Wu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/02; H01R13/22; H01R13/24; H01R13/2442; H01R35/00; H01R35/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A wire-jointing assembly for a joint box comprising a casing securely attached to a support rod of a ceiling fan, the joint box further comprising a switch seat and electric-control devices mounted in the casing, the wire-jointing assembly comprising: a first wire-jointing seat attached to the support rod of the ceiling fan and including a plurality of first side slots that are communicated with outside, each said first side slot receiving a first wire that provides connection with the switch seat and the electric control devices; and a second wire-jointing seat secured to the switch seat and including a plurality of second side slots that are communicated with outside, each said second side slot receiving a second wire that provides connection with the switch seat and the electric control devices, the first wire including a first contact, and the second wire including a second contact in electrical contact with the first contact of the first wire.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A wire-jointing assembly for a joint box comprising a casing securely attached to a support rod of a ceiling fan, the joint box further comprising a switch seat and electric-control devices mounted in the casing, the wire-jointing assembly comprising: a first wire-jointing seat attached to the support rod of the ceiling fan and including a plurality of first side slots that are communicated with outside, each said first side slot receiving a first wire that provides connection with the switch seat and the electric control devices; and a second wire-jointing seat secured to the switch seat and including a plurality of second side slots that are communicated with outside, each said second side slot receiving a second wire that provides connection with the switch seat and the electric control devices, the first wire including a first contact, and the second wire including a second contact in electrical contact with the first contact of the first wire.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
The wire-jointing assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the first wire-jointing seat is L-shape having a vertical section and a horizontal section in the form of a ring through which the support rod of the ceiling fan extends, the vertical section of the first wire-jointing seat including a plurality of vertically spaced grooves, the first side slots being defined in the vertical section, each said first side slot being communicated with an associated said groove via a hole.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The wire-jointing assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the first contact of the first wire extends into an associated said groove when the first wire is inserted into the associated said first side slot.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The wire-jointing assembly as claimed in claim 2 , wherein the vertical section of the first wire-jointing seat includes a nut secured thereto for engaging with a threaded section of the support rod of the ceiling fan.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
30 words
The wire-jointing assembly as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the second wire-jointing seat includes an opening that faces outside, and the second side slots are communicated with the opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
25 words
The wire-jointing assembly as claimed in claim 5 , wherein the switch seat and the second wire-jointing seat are slidable one relative to the other.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2004-05-28 | 2004-11-27 | 2005-05-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2008-05-28 | 2008-11-27 | 2009-05-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2012-05-28 | 2012-11-27 | 2013-05-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |