Push button release for luminaires in a track lighting system

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2011-03-01

2011-03-01

Bruce, David V (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Quick disconnect-type light unit

Particular engagement

C362S649000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07896537

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides an apparatus for engaging and disengaging a track lighting assembly with respect to a track in a track lighting system. The apparatus includes a track engaging apparatus that includes a housing. The housing includes a rotation inhibitor that has a protruding end that protrudes from the housing for engaging with the track and preventing the track engaging apparatus from rotating with respect to the track. The rotation inhibitor further includes a receiving member for translating a force in a first direction into motion of the rotation inhibitor in a second direction substantially orthogonal to the first direction. The apparatus further includes an actuator for applying the force in the first direction to the receiving member.

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