QUICK CONNECT DEVICE FOR ELECTRICAL FIXTURES
First Claim
1. A device for connecting an electrical fixture with and electrical power supply, and for mounting the electrical fixture on a support, comprising:
- a socket affixable to the support and the power supply;
a plug connectable to the electrical fixture and removably insertable into the socket, the plug having a male connector electrically connectably to the fixture for establishing an electrical connection between the socket and the plug; and
, a releasable latch centrally located on the combination of the plug and the socket for releasably mounting the plug to the socket, the releasable latch including a push rod centrally positioned through the plug and the socket.
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Abstract
A device for connecting and supporting electrical fixtures includes a male electrical plug, a mating female electrical socket and a releasable latch assembly for both holding the plug in the socket and mechanically mounting the fixture on a supporting surface or an electrical box. The plug is provided with concentric, ring shaped male connectors that are matingly received within similarly shaped female recesses in the socket to allow the fixture to be rotated to any of a plurality or mounting orientations. The releasable latch assembly is controlled by the stroke of a simple push rod operated by a user'"'"'s thumb or finger.
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1. A device for connecting an electrical fixture with and electrical power supply, and for mounting the electrical fixture on a support, comprising:
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a socket affixable to the support and the power supply;
a plug connectable to the electrical fixture and removably insertable into the socket, the plug having a male connector electrically connectably to the fixture for establishing an electrical connection between the socket and the plug; and
,a releasable latch centrally located on the combination of the plug and the socket for releasably mounting the plug to the socket, the releasable latch including a push rod centrally positioned through the plug and the socket. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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