COUPLING SYSTEM FOR A LIGHT CONDUIT

A coupling system for light conduits in a light distribution system (100) an d a light distribution system (100) utilizing the coupling system. The couplin g system includes first (30) and second (50) collars. The first collar (30) ha s a first opening (29), a first side adapted to couple to an end of the first light conduit (20), and a second side (40) adapted to operatively engage wit h a second collar (50). The second collar (50) has a second opening (59), a first side adapted to couple to an end of the second light conduit (22), and a second side adapted to operatively engage with the second side of the first collar (30). Registration member (46, 54) maintain rotationally and axially alignment of the first (29) and second (59) openings of the first (30) and second (50) collars at a conduit interface. A retaining mechanism maintains axial engagement of the first collar (30) with the second collar (50). A coupling system for light conduits in a light distribution system (100) and a light distribution system (100) utilizing the coupling system. The coupling system includes first (30) and second (50) collars. The first collar (30) has a first opening (29), a first side adapted to couple to an end of the first light conduit (20), and a second side (40) adapted to operatively engage with a second collar (50). The second collar (50) has a second opening (59), a first side adapted to couple to an end of the second light conduit (22), and a second side adapted to operatively engage with the second side of the first collar (30). Registration member (46, 54) maintain rotationally and axially alignment of the first (29) and second (59) openings of the first (30) and second (50) collars at a conduit interface. A retaining mechanism maintains axial engagement of the first collar (30) with the second collar (50).