ROTATING ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE FOR LUMINAIRE

Abstract

A rotary receptacle and method of assembly and mounting of a rotary receptacle. The receptacle includes an outer ring having a mounting surface for mounting to a housing and a rotary insert housed in the outer ring. An inner surface of the outer ring surrounds an outer surface of the rotary insert. The rotary insert has an electrical face configured to align with a photoelectric device and an opposite mounting face for mounting to the housing. The rotary insert can be rotated relative to the outer ring to orient the rotary insert in a desired direction for optimal positioning of the photoelectric device. The outer ring and the rotary insert have corresponding interlocking features configured to secure the rotary insert in the desired direction.

Description

ROTATING ELECTRICAL RECEPTACLE FOR LUMINAIRE RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0001] This application claims the benefit and priority of U.S. Application No. 17 / 336,719, filed June 2, 2021, entitled Rotating Electrical Receptacle for Luminaire and U.S. Provisional Application No. e63 / 034,472, filed June 4, 2020, entitled Rotating Dimming Receptacle for Luminaire, the contents of which are based upon and incorporated herein by reference in their entirety. BACKGROUND

[0002] This disclosure relates to rotating electrical receptacles used with luminaires, such as street lighting.

[0003] Photoelectric devices, such as controllers, sensors, or photocells, are commonly used to automatically control luminaires, for example, by dimming or turning them off at dawn and turning them on at dusk. These luminaires are typically used to illuminate pathways, streets, parking lots, and other large outdoor areas. The photoelectric device is attached to the luminaire by a receptacle. These photoelectric devices detect the intensity of ambient light from the sun (or other light sources) and can turn the luminaires on and off accordingly. These luminaires can be dimmed to varying levels based on the sensor input. The luminaire's photoelectric device could also detect movement (traffic or pedestrian presence) and / or ambient light levels to control how much additional light the luminaire needs.It is common to point the light sensor of the photocell of the photoelectric device generally in a northerly direction to optimize the efficiency of the photocell. SUMMARY

[0004] This disclosure relates to a rotating receptacle comprising an outer ring having a mounting surface for mounting on a housing ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ and a rotating insert that is received in the outer ring such that an inner surface of the outer ring surrounds an outer surface of the rotating insert. The rotating insert has an electrical face configured to match a photoelectric device and an opposite mounting face for mounting in the housing. The rotating insert can be rotated relative to the outer ring to orient the rotating insert in a desired direction for optimal positioning of the photoelectric device. The outer ring and the rotating insert have corresponding locking features configured to secure the rotating insert in the desired direction.

[0005] In certain examples, the interlocking feature of the outer ring includes one or more positioning holes formed in the mounting surface of the outer ring, and the interlocking feature of the rotating insert includes at least one positioning key on the outer surface of the rotating insert sized to engage one of the positioning holes of the outer ring; the positioning holes are annularly arranged and spaced apart in the outer ring; the positioning holes are arranged at intervals that are separated by about 15 degrees; the rotating insert and the outer ring are rotatably coupled to each other through corresponding mating features, the mating features including an annular groove and an alignment key houseable in the annular groove;The electrical face of the rotating insert includes markings indicating the desired direction for optimal positioning of the photoelectric device; the marking is the letter N or the word North; and / or a gasket is provided on the mounting surface of the outer ring.

[0006] This disclosure may also relate to a rotating receptacle comprising an outer ring having a mounting surface for mounting in a housing and a rotating insert received in the outer ring such that an inner surface of the outer ring surrounds an outer surface of the rotating insert. The rotating insert has an electrical face configured to align with a photoelectric device and an opposite mounting face for mounting in the housing. The rotating insert can be rotated relative to the outer ring to orient the rotating insert in a desired direction for positioning. ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ optimum of the photoelectric device. The outer ring and the rotating insert have corresponding coupling features that allow the rotating insert to rotate relative to the outer ring. The outer ring and the rotating insert have corresponding locking features configured to fix the rotating insert in the desired direction.

[0007] In some examples, the rotary engagement feature of the rotary insert is an annular groove formed on the outer surface of the rotary insert; the rotary engagement feature of the outer ring is an alignment key extending inward on the inner surface of the outer ring that engages in the annular groove of the rotary insert; the annular groove of the rotary insert includes at least one keyway that is open on the electrical face of the rotary insert and sized to receive the alignment key of the outer ring; the locking feature of the outer ring includes one or more positioning holes formed on the mounting surface of the outer ring, and the locking feature of the rotary insert includes at least one positioning key on the outer surface of the rotary insert sized to engage one of the positioning holes of the outer ring;The electrical face of the rotating insert includes direction markings; the outer ring includes at least one perforation to receive a fastener to secure the outer ring to the housing; and / or a gasket is provided between the outer ring and the luminaire housing.

[0008] This disclosure may further relate to a method of mounting a photoelectric receptacle in a luminaire. The photoelectric receptacle includes an outer ring and a rotating insert with an electrical face configured to match a photoelectric device. The method comprises the steps of coupling the outer ring to the rotating insert such that the rotating insert is free to rotate about the outer ring and such that the outer ring and the rotating insert are axially movable relative to each other; after rotatably coupling the outer ring and the rotating insert, rotating the rotating insert to orient it in a desired direction for optimal positioning of the photoelectric device; and after orienting the rotating insert, locking the outer ring and the rotating insert together to secure the rotating insert. ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ instead in the desired direction.

[0009] In one example, the method further comprises the step of aligning the outer ring with respect to the rotating insert before rotatably coupling the outer ring with the rotating insert.

[0010] In other examples of the method, the step of aligning the outer ring with respect to the rotating insert includes aligning an outer ring alignment key with a keyway of the rotating insert and pressing the outer ring to move the outer ring axially with respect to the rotating insert to engage the alignment key with the keyway; the alignment key and keyway are engaged in an interference fit; the step of rotatably mating the outer ring with the rotating insert includes mating an alignment key on the inner surface of the outer ring with an annular groove on the outer surface of the rotating insert; and / or the step of orienting the rotating insert includes rotating the rotating insert at intervals of approximately 15 degrees;The step of locking the outer ring and the rotating insert includes fitting at least one positioning key on an outer surface of the rotating insert with one of a plurality of positioning holes in the outer ring; and / or the positioning key is exposed prior to the step of locking the outer ring with the rotating insert.

[0011] In other examples, the method further comprises the step of mounting the interlocking outer ring and the rotating insert in the housing and securing the outer ring to the housing; further comprises the step of placing a gasket in the housing before mounting the interlocking outer ring and the rotating insert in the housing and compressing the gasket between the outer ring and the housing; and / or further comprises the step of placing a gasket on a mounting surface of the outer ring before mounting the interlocking outer ring and the rotating insert in the housing and compressing the gasket between the outer ring and the housing.

[0012] This summary is not intended to identify the essential characteristics of the claimed object, nor is it intended to be used to determine the scope of the object ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ claimed. It should be understood that both the above general description and the following detailed description are by way of example and are intended to provide a general overview or framework for understanding the nature and character of the disclosure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0013] The accompanying drawings are incorporated herein and form part of this descriptive report. It should be understood that the drawings illustrate only some examples of the disclosure, and other examples or combinations of examples not specifically illustrated in the figures may still fall within the scope of this disclosure. Examples will now be described in more detail using the drawings, in which:

[0014] Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a rotating receptacle, according to an example in the present disclosure, showing the receptacle mounted in a luminaire housing;

[0015] Fig. 2 is an exploded view of the receptacle in Fig. 1;

[0016] Fig. 3 is a perspective view of an insert of the receptacle of Fig. 1;

[0017] Figs. 4A and 4B are perspective and enlarged partial views, respectively, of an outer ring and the receptacle insert of Fig. 1, showing an alignment step in the assembly and mounting of the receptacle;

[0018] Figs. 4C and 4D are enlarged partial views of the outer ring and insert of the receptacle illustrated in Figs. 4A and 4B, showing alternative ways of coupling the outer ring and insert;

[0019] Figs. 5A-5D are various cross-sectional and perspective views of the receptacle in Fig. 1, showing a coupling step in the assembly and mounting of the receptacle; ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ

[0020] Figs. 6A-6C are various views of the receptacle of Fig. 1, showing a rotation and orientation step in the assembly and mounting of the receptacle;

[0021] Fig. 7A is an elevation view of the receptacle illustrated in Fig. 1, showing the receptacle assembled and mounted in the housing of a luminaire;

[0022] Fig. 7B is a bottom perspective view of the receptacle illustrated in Fig. 7A with the housing;

[0023] Fig. 7C is a bottom plan view of the receptacle illustrated in Fig. 7B;

[0024] Fig. 7D is an enlarged partial view of the bottom of the receptacle illustrated in Fig. 7B;

[0025] Fig. 8 is an exploded perspective view of a rotating receptacle, according to another example in the present disclosure;

[0026] Figs. 9A and 9B are bottom perspective and cross-section views, respectively, of the receptacle illustrated in Fig. 8;

[0027] Figs. 10A and 10B are top perspective and elevation views, respectively, of the receptacle illustrated in Fig. 8, showing the rotation and orientation step in the assembly and mounting of the receptacle in Fig. 8;

[0028] Fig. 11A is a top perspective view of the receptacle illustrated in Fig. 8, showing the receptacle assembled and mounted in a luminaire housing;

[0029] Fig. 11B is a bottom perspective view of the receptacle illustrated in Fig. 11A with the housing removed; and ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ

[0030] Figs. 12A and 12B are partial cross-sectional views of the receptacle illustrated in Fig. 11 A. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] This disclosure relates to rotating electrical receptacles and methods for assembling and mounting the same in a luminaire or the like. Rotating receptacles can be used to mount a photoelectric device in the luminaire or the like. The rotating nature of the receptacle facilitates the positioning of the photocell or photosensor of the photoelectric device in the luminaire to optimize the photocell efficiency of the photoelectric device. In one example, the rotating receptacle comprises an outer ring having a mounting surface for mounting in a housing; a rotating insert received in the outer ring such that an inner surface of the outer ring surrounds an outer surface of the rotating insert; and the rotating insert having an electrical face configured to align with a photoelectric device and an opposite mounting face for mounting to the housing.The outer ring and rotating insert have corresponding interlocking features configured to orient the rotating insert in the housing in the desired direction for optimal positioning of the photoelectric device for optimal photocell efficiency and operation.

[0032] With reference to the figures, this disclosure relates to a rotating electrical receptacle 100, as configured to be mounted on a luminaire 20 or the like, and to match a photoelectric device 10 associated with the luminaire 20, such as dimmed street lighting, for example.

[0033] In an example, shown in Figs. 1-3, the receptacle 100 generally includes a rotating insert 102 and an outer ring 120. The rotating insert 102 may have a molded body 104 with an outer surface 106 and an electrical face 112 that can be connected to a photoelectric device 10, such as a photocell, for example, through electrical plugs 108 in the body 104 that are open at the electrical face 112, where the plugs 108 are connected to the wiring 115. A drive slot 110 may be provided on the electrical face 112 of the insert 102. The drive slot 110 is dimensioned ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ to receive a tool for rotating the insert 102 with respect to the outer ring 120. The groove 110 can generally be positioned in the center of the electrical face 112. The body 104 of the insert 102 has a mounting face 116 (Fig. 2) that is opposite the electrical face 112. The mounting face 116 is designed to be mounted in a housing 22 (also called a housing wall), as seen in Fig. 1 of the luminaire 20, for example.

[0034] The rotating insert 102 is received in the outer ring 120 such that an inner surface 126 of the outer ring 120 surrounds a portion of the outer surface 106 of the insert 102, as shown in Figs. 5A and 5B. The outer ring 120 is configured to fit around the rotating insert 102. The outer ring 120 has a mounting surface 122 configured to be mounted to the housing 22. A gasket 130 may be provided between the mounting surface 122 and the housing 22. The outer ring 120 may have mounting holes 128 that receive fasteners to secure the receptacle 100 to the housing 22. The fasteners, such as screws, may extend through the holes 128, through the gasket 130, and through the wall of the housing 22.

[0035] Insert 102 is configured to be rotatable with respect to the outer ring 120 to allow the insert 102 to be oriented in a desired direction, such as for the optimal positioning of the photoelectric device for optimal photocell efficiency and operation. The receptacle 100 is oriented in the desired direction when its electrical plugs 108, which receive matching contact pins or lugs from the photoelectric device 10, are correctly oriented, so that the photoelectric device 10 is optimally positioned when its pins are inserted into the plugs 108. The electrical face 112 of insert 102 may have markings 114 to indicate the desired direction of the receptacle 100 and the proper orientation of the plugs 108.The 114 directions can be any symbol, letter or text to indicate direction, such as an arrow, the letter N or the word North, or a combination thereof, as seen in Fig. 1.

[0036] The outer ring 120 and the rotating insert 102 have corresponding mating features that allow the insert 102 to rotate with respect to ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ to the outer ring 120, and allows the outer ring 120 to move axially with respect to the insert 102, as shown in Figs. 3, 4A, 4B, and 5A-5C. In one example, the corresponding mating features may be further alignment keys 140 fitting into a groove 142. The alignment key 140 may be positioned on the annular inner surface 126 of the outer ring 120, as best seen in Figs. 5A-5C. The groove 142 may be an annular groove formed on the outer surface 106 of the body 104 of the insert 102, as best seen in Figs. 3 and 5C. The body 110 of the rotating insert 102 includes at least one keyway 144 (Fig. 4C) disposed on its outer surface 106 that is in communication with the annular groove 142. The keyway 144 may be a recess or hollow that is sized to receive the alignment key that extends inward 140 from the outer ring 120.

[0037] As shown in Figs. 7A-7D, the outer ring 120 and the insert 102 have corresponding interlocking features, such as one or more positioning holes 124 and at least one positioning key 118, configured to fix the insert 102 in the desired direction for proper positioning of the photoelectric device 10 to be plugged into it. In one example, one or more positioning holes 124 may be arranged on the mounting surface 122 of the outer ring 120, and the at least one positioning key 118 may be located on the outer surface 106 of the insert 102, as best seen in Figs. 3, 7B, and 7D. The positioning holes 124 may be annularly arranged and spaced apart on the mounting surface 122 of the outer ring 120.The positioning holes 124 can be arranged at selected intervals according to the positioning of the holes 124, the spacing between the holes 124, the size of the holes 124, and / or the number of holes 124. That is, the positioning holes 124 can be arranged on the outer ring 120 so that the holes 124 are at intervals a, as shown in Fig. 6D. Any number of holes 124 can be used, and the interval a can be any angle. In one example, θ is approximately 15 to 20 degrees, so the holes 124 are at intervals of 15 to 20 degrees, allowing the desired direction of the receptacle 100 to be selected at intervals of 15 to 20 degrees. The holes 124 could be at other intervals; that is, an interval a could be greater than 20 degrees or less than 15 degrees, for example. In some. ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ examples, the intervals a vary (e.g., the axes 124 may be at intervals of 15 degrees for one part of the outer ring radius 120 and at a different interval (e.g., 10 degrees for another part of the outer ring radius 120).

[0038] This disclosure provides methods for assembling and mounting the receptacle 100. To assemble and mount the receptacle 100 in the luminaire housing 22, the outer ring 120 and the insert 102 are coupled together. The outer ring 120 is coupled to the insert 102 such that the insert 102 rotates freely with respect to the outer ring 120 and such that the outer ring 120 and the insert 102 can move axially relative to each other. To do this, the mating feature of the outer ring 120, which is the alignment key 140, is aligned with the keyway 144 of the mating feature of the insert 102, which is the annular groove 122. The keyway 144 is sized such that when aligned, the alignment key 140 can be received in the keyway 144. In one example, the keyway 144 is sized to receive the alignment key 140 in an interference fit, as shown in Fig.4C, so that there is space between the alignment key 140 and the keyway 144. Alternatively, the keyway 144' can be sized to receive the alignment key 140' in a tight or interference fit, as shown in Fig. 40, so that the outer ring 120 engages with the insert 102 through a friction fit. Once the alignment key 140 of the outer ring 120 is inserted into the keyway 144 of the insert 102, the outer ring 102 can be moved axially with respect to the insert 102 (in the direction of the mounting face 116 of the insert 102) until the alignment key 140 engages the annular groove 142, as shown in Fig. 5A. The positioning key 118 on the outer surface 106 of the body 110 of the insert 102 remains exposed, as seen in Fig.5D, i.e., the positioning key 118 is not covered by the outer ring 120 when the outer ring 120 is moved axially along the insert 102.

[0039] Next, the receptacle 100 is mounted in the housing 22 by inserting a portion of the body 110 of the insert 102 into an opening 24 in the wall of the housing 22, as shown in Figs. 2 and 6A. The gasket 130 can be positioned in and around the opening 24 so that the gasket 130 is located between the receptacle 100 ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ and the housing wall 22. The insert 102 can then be rotated with respect to the outer ring 120 to orient the receptacle 100 in the desired direction, as shown in Figs. 6A-6C. To do this, a tool is inserted into the drive recess 110 of the insert 102 to rotate the insert 102 with respect to the outer ring 120 clockwise or counterclockwise. When the insert 102 is rotated, the alignment key 140 of the outer ring 120 is received and slides along the annular groove 142 of the insert 102. The installer can use the markings 114 on the electrical face 112 of the receptacle 100 to assist with proper positioning of the receptacle 100 in the desired direction.

[0040] After rotating and orienting the insert in the desired direction, the outer ring 120 and the insert 102 can be locked together, via their corresponding locking features, to secure the rotating insert in place in the desired direction. The positioning key 118 of the insert 102 is received in one of the positioning holes 124 in the outer ring 120 when the outer ring 120 is moved axially toward the housing 22, as best seen in Figs. 7B and 7D. The arrangement of the holes 124 allows the receptacle 100 to be positioned at intervals, such as 15-degree intervals to cover 360 degrees. The outer ring 120 continues to move axially toward the wall of the housing 22 until the mounting surface 122 of the outer ring abuts the gasket 130 in the housing 22, as seen in Fig. 7A.Fasteners can then be inserted through the mounting holes 128 of the outer ring 120, through the gasket 130 and through the housing wall 22. This secures the receptacle 100 to the housing 22 of the luminaire 20. As seen in Figs. 12A and 12B, the gasket 130 under the outer ring 120 provides the receptacle 100 with a compression stop that prevents the gasket 130 from being overtightened and deformed.

[0041] The rotational orientation of receptacle 100 can be easily adjusted at any time by lifting receptacle 100 on its outer ring 120, rotating insert 102 in the desired direction, and moving outer ring 120 into housing 22 to lock outer ring 120 and insert 102 and fix the position of receptacle 100. ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ

[0042] In another example of a method for assembling and mounting the receptacle 100, the gasket 130 can be placed on the mounting surface 122 of the outer ring 120 before doing anything else. As shown in Figs. 8 and 9A, the gasket 130 is positioned on the mounting surface 122 of the outer ring 120 and not on the housing wall 22, as in the previous example. The remaining steps for assembling and mounting the receptacle 100 are the same as described above, except that the gasket 130 is already on the mounting surface 122 of the outer ring 120. That is, the outer ring 120 with the gasket 130 inside is aligned and engaged with the insert 102 so that the insert 102 rotates freely with respect to the outer ring. As seen in Fig. 9B, the positioning key 118 of the insert 102 remains exposed even with the gasket on the mounting surface 122 of the outer ring 120.The insert 102 can then be rotated to the desired orientation and direction, as shown in Figs. 10A and 10B. The outer ring 120 with the gasket 130 on its mounting surface 122 can be moved axially with respect to the insert 120 so that the positioning pin 118 of the insert 102 engages with one of the positioning holes 124 of the outer ring 120 and the gasket abuts the housing 22. Fasteners can then be inserted through the receptacle 100 and the gasket 130 to secure the receptacle to the housing 22.

[0043] The luminaires can be provided with the electrical receptacle 100 to match the photoelectric device 10, such as a photoelectric controller or photocell, so that the photoelectric device 10 is mounted with the luminaire 20. The receptacle 100 can be electrically connected to the power supply of the luminaire 20 via wiring 115. The photoelectric device 10 can be plugged into the receptacle 100 on the electrical face 112 to provide photoelectric control of the luminaire 20. The photoelectric device 10 has a series of pins that are inserted into the corresponding sockets 108 in the receptacle 100 by applying insertion pressure to the device 10. After the pins are fully inserted into the sockets 108, the photoelectric device 10 can be rotated, via the rotating insert 102, to the optimal position.

[0044] After insertion into receptacle 100, the photoelectric device 10 can be oriented in the desired direction, such as a north direction (in the ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ (northern hemisphere and a south direction in the southern hemisphere) using indications 114, such as the letter N, the word North, a north-pointing arrow, or similar, on the electrical face 112 of the rotating insert 102 to optimize the operation of the photoelectric cell of the device 10. This can be done while the receptacle 100 remains mounted in the housing of the luminaire 22. The position of the photoelectric device 10 can be fixed in place by locking the outer ring 120 and the insert 102 of the receptacle 100.

[0045] It will be evident to those skilled in the art who benefit from the teachings presented in the preceding descriptions and associated drawings that modifications, combinations, subcombinations, and variations may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of this disclosure. Likewise, the various examples described may be used individually or in combination with other examples. Those skilled in the art will appreciate various combinations of examples not specifically described or illustrated herein that are still within the scope of this disclosure. In this respect, it should be understood that the disclosure is not limited to the specific examples set forth, and the examples in the disclosure are intended to be illustrative, not limiting.

[0046] As used in this specification and the accompanying claims, the singular forms a, an, and the, “the” include plural referents, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Similarly, the adjective other, when used to introduce an item, means one or more items. The terms comprising, including, having, and similar terms are intended to be inclusive, so that there may be additional items besides those listed.

[0047] Furthermore, where a method described above or a method claim below does not explicitly require that a particular order be followed by its steps, or where no order is otherwise required based on the description or the language of the claim, no particular order is intended to be inferred. Similarly, where a method claim below does not explicitly mention a step mentioned in the description above, it should not be assumed that the claim requires the step.

Claims

1. A rotating receptacle, comprising: an outer ring having a mounting surface for mounting in a housing; and a rotating insert received in the outer ring such that an inner surface of the outer ring surrounds an outer surface of the rotating insert, the rotating insert having an electrical face configured to match a photoelectric device and an opposite mounting face for mounting in the housing, and the rotating insert is rotatable with respect to the outer ring to orient the rotating insert in a desired direction for optimal positioning of the photoelectric device, and wherein the outer ring and the rotating insert have corresponding locking features configured to fix the rotating insert in the desired direction.

2. The receptacle of claim 1, wherein the locking feature of the outer ring includes one or more positioning holes formed in the mounting surface of the outer ring, and the locking feature of the rotating insert includes at least one positioning key on the outer surface of the rotating insert sized to engage with one of the positioning holes of the outer ring.

3. The receptacle of claim 2, wherein the positioning holes are arranged annularly and separated on the outer ring.

4. The receptacle of claim 3, wherein the positioning holes are arranged at intervals that are separated by about 15 degrees.

5. The receptacle of claim 1, wherein the rotating insert and the outer ring are rotatably coupled to each other via corresponding coupling features, the coupling features including an annular groove and an alignment key housed in the annular groove.

6. The receptacle of claim 1, wherein the electrical face of the rotating insert includes markings indicating the desired direction for optimal positioning of the photoelectric device.

7. The receptacle of claim 6, wherein the indication is the letter N or the word North.

8. The receptacle of claim 1, wherein a gasket is provided on the mounting surface of the outer ring. ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ 9. A rotating container, comprising: an outer ring having a mounting surface for mounting on a housing;and a rotating insert received in the outer ring such that an inner surface of the outer ring surrounds an outer surface of the rotating insert, the rotating insert having an electrical face configured to match a photoelectric device and an opposite mounting face for mounting in the housing, the rotating insert being rotatable with respect to the outer ring to orient the rotating insert in a desired direction for optimum positioning of the photoelectric device, and wherein the outer ring and the rotating insert have corresponding mating features allowing the rotating insert to rotate with respect to the outer ring, and wherein the outer ring and the rotating insert have corresponding locking features configured to fix the rotating insert in the desired direction.

10. The receptacle of claim 9, wherein the rotary coupling feature of the rotary insert is an annular groove formed on the outer surface of the rotary insert.

11. The receptacle of claim 10, wherein the rotary coupling feature of the outer ring is an inwardly extending alignment key on the inner surface of the outer ring that is housed in the annular groove of the rotary insert.

12. The receptacle of claim 11, wherein the annular groove of the rotating insert includes at least one keyway that is open on the electrical face of the rotating insert and sized to receive the outer ring alignment key.

13. The receptacle of claim 9, wherein the locking feature of the outer ring includes one or more positioning holes formed in the mounting surface of the outer ring, and the locking feature of the rotating insert includes at least one positioning key on the outer surface of the rotating insert sized to engage with one of the positioning holes of the outer ring.

14. The receptacle of claim 9, wherein the electrical face of the rotating insert includes direction indications.

15. The receptacle of claim 9, wherein the outer ring includes at least one perforation to receive a fastener for securing the outer ring to the housing.

16. The receptacle of claim 15, wherein a gasket is provided between the outer ring and the luminaire housing.

17. A method for mounting a photoelectric receptacle in a luminaire, the photoelectric receptacle comprising an outer ring and a rotating insert with an electrical face configured to engage with a photoelectric device, the method comprising the steps of: coupling the outer ring with the rotating insert so that the rotating insert is free to rotate about the outer ring and such that the outer ring and the rotating insert are axially movable relative to each other; after rotatably coupling the outer ring and the rotating insert, rotating the rotating insert to orient the rotating insert in a desired direction for optimal positioning of the photoelectric device; and after orienting the rotating insert, locking the outer ring and the rotating insert to fix the rotating insert in place in the desired direction.

18. The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of aligning the outer ring with respect to the rotating insert before rotatably coupling the outer ring with the rotating insert.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the step of aligning the outer ring with respect to the rotating insert includes aligning an outer ring alignment key with a keyway of the rotating insert and pressing the outer ring to move the outer ring axially with respect to the rotating insert to engage the alignment key with the keyway.

20. The method of claim 19, wherein the alignment key and the keyway are engaged in an interference fit.

21. The method of claim 19, wherein the alignment key and the keyway are fitted in an interference fit.

22. The method of claim 17, wherein the step of rotatably coupling the outer ring with the rotating insert includes fitting an alignment key into the inner surface of the outer ring with an annular groove on the outer surface of the rotating insert.

23. The method of claim 17, wherein the step of orienting the rotating insert includes rotating the rotating insert at intervals of approximately 15 degrees.

24. The method of claim 17, wherein the step of locking the outer ring and the rotating insert includes fitting at least one positioning key on an outer surface of the rotating insert with one of a plurality of positioning holes in the outer ring. ORnzRn / zznz / q / γΐΛΐ 25. The method of claim 24, wherein the positioning key is exposed before the step of locking the outer ring with the rotating insert. 5 26. The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of mounting the interlocking outer ring and the rotating insert in the housing and securing the outer ring to the housing.

27. The method of claim 26, further comprising the step of placing a gasket in the housing before mounting the interlocking outer ring and the rotating insert in the housing and compressing the gasket between the outer ring and the housing.

28. The method of claim 26, further comprising the step of placing a gasket on a mounting surface of the outer ring before mounting the interlocking outer ring 15 and the rotating insert in the housing and compressing the gasket between the outer ring and the housing.

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