SUSPENDED CEILING GRID ADAPTER

摘要

The invention includes an electrified framework system having a plurality of grid members which form a grid framework. A conductive material is disposed on a surface of at least one of the plurality of grid members as shown throughout the drawings. The system includes connectors which provide low voltage power connections. For example, the connectors bring power from a power supply to the conductive material disposed on the grid framework and/or the connectors provide electrical connections between the conductive material on the grid framework and various devices.

主权项

1. An electrified framework system comprising:
a grid element having a top portion and a web portion extending from the top portion in a substantially vertical plane, the grid element includes first and second conductors of opposing polarity, the first and second conductors being disposed on the top portion of the grid element and being positioned on opposing sides of the substantially vertical plane; a connector separably mounted over the top portion of the grid element, the connector including:
a first member having a nonconductive U-shaped housing and one or more U-shaped conductive contacts in contact with the first and second conductors disposed on the top portion of the grid element, anda second member separably mounted over the first member, the second member including an insulative housing and a one or more fixture connector contact springs mated with an outer surface of the one or more U-shaped conductive contacts; and an electrical fixture electrically connected to the fixture connector contact springs of the second member of the connector, wherein the connector provides an electrical path between the first and second conductors and the electrical fixture.