Power Assembly

摘要

What is disclosed is an apparatus for powering in-store displays. The apparatus is particularly effective in providing power for shelf lighting in the middle of the store. The present invention is an apparatus for lighting aisle displays in a grocery store. It features a central power strip with modular Power-In-Connectors and Power-Out-Connectors. The addition of motion sensors and timers creates interactive and attention drawing displays.

主权项

1. A power assembly comprising:
a. a power strip defining a trench with at least two conductive leads extending at least partially a length of the power strip within the trench; b. at least one power-in-connector, the power-in-connector further comprising:
i. a connection structure for at least one power supply;ii. a connector body shaped in conformity to fit within the trench;iii. a printed circuit board residing within the connector body and operatively connected to the connection structure for at least one power supply; andiv. at least one prong connector for each conductive lead, in operable connection with the printed circuit board and in operable connection with the at least one conductive leads when the power-in-connector is installed within the trench of the power strip; c. at least one power-out-connector, the power-out-connector further comprising:
i. a connection structure for power loads;ii. a connector body shaped in conformity to fit within the trench;iii. a printed circuit board residing within the connector body and operatively connected to the connection structure for power loads; andiv. at least one prong connector for each conductive lead, in operable connection with the printed circuit board and in operable connection with the at least one conductive leads when the power-out-connector is installed within the trench of the power strip; and d. means for securing the at least one power-in-connector and at least one power-out-connector within the trench of the power strip; wherein a power supply is connected to the at least one power-in-connector and at least one power utilizing load connected to the at least one power-out-connector, thereby forming a an electrical circuit.