Connectors for electrically active grid

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; and a connector including first and second conductive wire crimp contacts and a nonconductive housing, the connector being mounted over the top portion of the grid element, the connector having a means for providing a low voltage power connection.