Electrical connector strip adapted for structural applications
AssigneeThe Light Source, Inc.
InventorEric E. Von Fange
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Abstract
An electrical connector strip is adapted for structural applications in theater, television and entertainment industries. The connector strip includes a rigid tubular enclosure defining a hollow continuous internal wireway receiving electrical wiring within an inside diameter of the enclosure, and having a substantially uniform outside diameter between opposite ends of the enclosure. At least one outlet pocket is formed in a side wall of the enclosure. A connector adapter plate is located in the outlet pocket, and extends within the inside diameter of the enclosure. At least one output connector is carried by the connector adapter plate, and resides within the inside diameter of the enclosure with external access provided through the outlet pocket.
Claims14
An electrical connector strip adapted for structural applications in theater, television and entertainment industries, said connector strip comprising:
- a rigid tubular enclosure defining a hollow continuous internal wireway receiving electrical wiring within an inside diameter of said enclosure, and having a substantially uniform outside diameter between opposite ends of said enclosure;
- at least one outlet pocket formed in a side wall of said enclosure;
- a connector adapter plate located in said outlet pocket, and extending within the inside diameter of said enclosure;
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- at least one output connector carried by said connector adapter plate, and residing within the inside diameter of said enclosure with external access through said outlet pocket;
- wherein said enclosure comprises at least one recessed fastener shelf, and wherein said connector adapter plate comprises a mounting tab residing adjacent said fastener shelf, and wherein said connector adapter plate further comprises a plate body defining a cutout receiving said output connector and locating said output connector within the inside diameter of said enclosure, and wherein said connector adapter plate further comprises a spacer tab interconnecting said mounting tab and said plate body.
An electrical connector strip adapted for structural applications in theater, television and entertainment industries, said connector strip comprising:
- a rigid tubular enclosure defining a hollow continuous internal wireway receiving electrical wiring within an inside diameter of said enclosure, and having a substantially uniform outside diameter between opposite ends of said enclosure;
- at least one outlet pocket formed in a side wall of said enclosure;
- a connector adapter plate located in said outlet pocket, and extending within the inside diameter of said enclosure;
- at least one output connector carried by said connector adapter plate, and residing within the inside diameter of said enclosure with external access through said outlet pocket;
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- wherein said connector adapter plate further comprises a plate body defining a cutout receiving said output connector and locating said output connector within the inside diameter of said enclosure.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.