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US 11,953,165 B2Granted
Connection system for a luminaire, and a lighting system using the connection system
AssigneeSignify Holding B.V.
InventorsXuelin Li, Xia Wang, Jisong Xu, Chienliang Yeh
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Abstract
A connection system is provided for modular luminaires, wherein the luminaires are each provided with at least one tapered pillar projecting from a back, the pillar having a top opening. A coupling arrangement is used for coupling the two luminaires together, in the form of a bridge having first and second tapered openings for fitting over the pillars. A sprung retaining clip projects within each opening for passing through the top opening and thereby gripping the pillar.
Claims14
A linear lighting system comprising:
- a set of at least two luminaires and a connection system coupling respective ends of housings of adjacent luminaires;
- wherein each luminaire comprising:
- a housing having an open front and a back, at least one end of the housing comprising:
- an end face;
- a tapered pillar projecting from the back, the tapered pillar having a top opening,
- wherein the connection system comprises a coupling arrangement for coupling respective ends of the housings of two luminaires together butted against each other, the coupling arrangement comprising:
- a bridge having a first and second tapered openings, each for fitting over a respective tapered pillar of one of the two adjacent housing ends;
- and
- a sprung retaining clip projecting within each of the first and second tapered opening, for passing though the top opening of the respective tapered pillar and for gripping the pillar beneath the top opening.
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