IP Library Granted Patent US 9,837,759
Granted Patent B2
US 9,837,759 · App. 13/925,863 · Granted Dec 5, 2017

Wirestrain relief to use on a light emitting diode linear module

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Patent No.
US 9,837,759
App. No.
13/925,863
Granted
Dec 5, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

Provided is a connection housing including a first plate having a connecting member for slidably connecting the first plate to an electrical assembly. The first plate includes a ridge portion formed across a threading path. A second plate has an opening for non-slidably connecting the second plate to the electrical assembly. The second plate includes a valley portion positioned in opposing relation to the ridge portion. The first and second plates are configured for (i) facilitating placement of a wire along the threading path and (ii) folding onto each other to restrict movement of the wire after the folding.

Claims (21)

1. A connection housing, comprising:

a first plate having a connecting member for slidably connecting the first plate to a heat sink, wherein the first plate slidably connects to the heat sink via a first connection track, the first plate including a ridge portion formed across a threading path wherein the ridge portion protrudes above the first plate to obstruct movement of a wire along the threading path wherein the threading path is parallel to the first connection track; and

a second plate having an opening for non-slidably connecting the second plate to the heat sink, the second plate including a valley portion formed in opposing relation to the ridge portion to further facilitate the obstruction of movement of the wire;

wherein the first and second plates are configured for (i) facilitating bending of the wire along the threading path and (ii) folding onto each other to restrict movement of the wire after the folding;

the connection housing further comprising an electrical assembly including a light fixture.

2. The connection housing of claim 1 , wherein the connection housing is formed via plastic injection.

3. The connection housing of claim 1 , wherein the second plate connects to the heat sink along a second connection track.

4. The connection housing of claim 1 , further comprising a flexible hinge connecting the first and second plates.

5. The connection housing of claim 1 , wherein the first plate includes a protruding member configured to form the slidable connection via the first connection track.

6. A connection housing, comprising:

a first plate having a connecting member for slidably connecting the first plate to a heat sink, wherein the first plate slidably connects to the heat sink via a first connection track, the first plate including a ridge portion formed across a threading path wherein the ridge portion protrudes above the first plate to obstruct movement of a wire along the threading path, wherein the threading path is parallel to the first connection track; and

a second plate (i) configured for folding onto the first plate and (ii) having an opening for non-slidably connecting the second plate to the heat sink, the second plate including a valley portion formed in opposing relation to the ridge portion to further facilitate the obstruction of movement of the wire;

wherein the first and second plates are configured for facilitating bending of the wire across the ridge portion;

the connection housing further comprising an electrical assembly including a light fixture.

7. The connection housing of claim 6 , wherein the folding restricts movement of the wire after the folding.

8. The connection housing of claim 6 , wherein the connection housing is formed via plastic injection.

9. The connection housing of claim 7 , wherein the second plate connects to the heat sink along a second connection track.

10. The connection housing of claim 7 , further comprising a flexible hinge connecting the first and second plates.

11. The connection housing of claim 7 , wherein the first plate includes a protruding member configured to form the slidable connection via the first connection track.

12. The connection housing of claim 4 , wherein the flexible hinge permits the first and second plates to fold onto each other, forcing the wire to bend across the ridge portion of the first plate to restrict movement of the wire.

13. The connection housing of claim 10 , wherein the flexible hinge permits the first and second plates to fold onto each other, forcing the wire to bend across the ridge portion of the first plate to restrict movement of the wire.

Assignments (6)
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE PATENT NUMBER PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 059034 FRAME: 0469. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY INTEREST. Recorded Jan 25, 2024
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ATLANTIC PARK STRATEGIC CAPITAL FUND, L.P., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 066372/0590 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE PATENT NUMBER 10841994 TO PATENT NUMBER 11570872 PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 058982 FRAME 0844. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE SECURITY AGREEMENT. Recorded Jan 19, 2024
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ALLY BANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 066355/0455 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 11, 2022
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ATLANTIC PARK STRATEGIC CAPITAL FUND, L.P., AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 059034/0469 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 2, 2022
From: HUBBELL LIGHTING, INC.; LITECONTROL CORPORATION; CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC; DAINTREE NEETWORKS INC.; FORUM, INC.
To: ALLY BANK, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 058982/0844 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Apr 9, 2019
From: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
To: CURRENT LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 048830/0564 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 25, 2013
From: GERMAIN, STEVE
To: GE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 030676/0689 →