阅读说明：本技术 吊扇支架组件 (Ceiling fan bracket assembly ) 是由 史蒂文·约翰逊 于 2020-04-10 设计创作，主要内容包括：一种吊扇支架包括支架,该支架具有第一部段和可相对于第一部段移动的第二部段。壳体可移除地联接到支架上。壳体具有下壁、与下壁相对定位的开口、从下壁远离开口延伸的内壁以及至少部分地由内壁限定的内部空腔。内部空腔的尺寸设置为接收至少一个电导体。通路邻近内壁延伸,以接收支架。(A ceiling fan bracket includes a bracket having a first section and a second section movable relative to the first section. The housing is removably coupled to the bracket. The housing has a lower wall, an opening positioned opposite the lower wall, an inner wall extending from the lower wall away from the opening, and an interior cavity at least partially defined by the inner wall. The internal cavity is sized to receive at least one electrical conductor. The passageway extends adjacent the inner wall to receive the stent.)

1. A ceiling fan mount coupled to a ceiling joist, the ceiling fan mount comprising:

a stent comprising a first section and a second section movable relative to the first section; and

a housing removably coupled to the bracket, the housing having a lower wall, an opening positioned opposite the lower wall, an inner wall extending from the lower wall away from the opening, and an interior cavity at least partially defined by the inner wall,

wherein the internal cavity is sized to receive at least one electrical conductor, and

wherein a passageway extends adjacent the inner wall to receive the stent.

2. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 1, further comprising a bracket for coupling the housing to the bracket.

3. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 1, wherein the first section comprises a first threaded portion and the second section comprises a second threaded portion, the first threaded portion mating with the second threaded portion.

4. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 1, wherein the bracket further comprises a support coupled to one of the first section and the second section, the support comprising prongs configured to engage ceiling joists.

5. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 1, wherein the internal cavity is a first internal cavity, and wherein the housing includes a second internal cavity extending away from the opening.

6. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 5, wherein the first interior cavity is substantially identical to the second interior cavity.

7. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 5, wherein the first and second internal cavities are configured to extend around a portion of the bracket.

8. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 5, wherein the first interior cavity, the second interior cavity, and the passageway have a saddle-shaped configuration.

9. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 1, wherein the passageway comprises a groove configured to engage the bracket in a snap-fit arrangement.

10. A ceiling fan mount coupled to a ceiling joist, the ceiling fan mount comprising:

a stent comprising a first section and a second section movable relative to the first section; and

a housing removably coupled to the bracket, the housing having an opening, a first internal cavity extending away from the opening, a second internal cavity extending away from the opening, and a passageway extending at least partially between the first internal cavity and the second internal cavity.

11. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 10, wherein the housing comprises a lower wall, and wherein the bracket is configured to abut against the lower wall.

12. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 10, wherein the bracket further comprises a support having a pointed tip, the support being configured to abut a surface of a ceiling when the pointed tip engages a ceiling joist.

13. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 10, wherein the bracket further comprises a first section and a second section movable relative to the first section.

14. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 10, wherein the passageway comprises a groove configured to engage the bracket in a snap-fit arrangement.

15. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 10, wherein the first interior cavity, the second interior cavity, and the passageway have a saddle-shaped configuration.

16. The ceiling fan bracket of claim 10, wherein the passageway is configured to receive the bracket and the first and second internal cavities are configured to extend around a portion of the bracket.

17. The ceiling fan mount of claim 10, wherein the first interior cavity is defined by an inner wall and an outer wall, and wherein the inner wall is adjacent the passageway.

18. A method of mounting a ceiling fan mount, comprising:

placing a bracket between the first ceiling joist and the second ceiling joist;

adjusting a length of the bracket to engage the bracket with the first ceiling joist and the second ceiling joist;

connecting a housing to the bracket, the housing having a lower wall, an opening positioned opposite the lower wall, an inner wall extending from the lower wall away from the opening, and an interior cavity at least partially defined by the inner wall; and

an electrical conductor is positioned in the internal cavity.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the first ceiling joist comprises a first i-beam and the brace engages a lower chord of the i-beam.

20. The method of claim 18, wherein the stent comprises a first section and a second section movable relative to the first section, and wherein adjusting the length of the stent comprises rotating the second section relative to the first section.

Background

The present disclosure relates to a ceiling fan bracket assembly, and more particularly, to a ceiling fan bracket assembly configured to engage an engineering joist.

Disclosure of Invention

Certain aspects relate to a ceiling fan bracket for coupling to a ceiling joist. The ceiling fan bracket includes a bracket having a first section and a second section movable relative to the first section. The housing is removably coupled to the bracket. The housing has a lower wall, an opening disposed opposite the lower wall, an inner wall extending from the lower wall away from the opening, and an interior cavity at least partially defined by the inner wall. The internal cavity is sized to receive at least one electrical conductor. The passageway extends adjacent the inner wall to receive the stent.

Certain aspects relate to a ceiling fan bracket for coupling to a ceiling joist. The ceiling fan bracket includes a bracket having a first section and a second section movable relative to the first section. The housing is removably coupled to the bracket. The housing has an opening, a first internal cavity extending away from the opening, a second internal cavity extending away from the opening, and a passageway extending at least partially between the first internal cavity and the second internal cavity.

Certain aspects relate to a method of mounting a ceiling fan bracket. The bracket is placed between the first ceiling joist and the second ceiling joist. The length of the bracket is adjusted to engage the bracket with the first ceiling joist and the second ceiling joist. The housing is attached to the bracket. The housing has a lower wall, an opening disposed opposite the lower wall, an inner wall extending from the lower wall away from the opening, and an interior cavity at least partially defined by the inner wall. An electrical conductor is positioned in the internal cavity.

Other aspects of the disclosure will become apparent by consideration of the detailed description and accompanying drawings.

Drawings

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a ceiling fan mount mounted to a ceiling.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the ceiling fan mount of FIG. 1.

FIG. 3 is an exploded view of the ceiling fan mount of FIG. 2.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of the ceiling fan mount of FIG. 2 as viewed along section 4-4.

FIG. 5 is a first perspective view of a container for use with the ceiling fan mount of FIG. 2.

Fig. 6 is a second perspective view of the container of fig. 5.

FIG. 7 is a side view of another embodiment of a ceiling fan bracket.

Detailed Description

Before any embodiments of the disclosure are explained in detail, it is to be understood that the disclosure is not limited in its application to the details of construction and the arrangement of components set forth in the following description or illustrated in the following drawings. The disclosure is capable of other embodiments and of being practiced or of being carried out in various ways. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of "including" and "comprising" and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. The use of "consisting of" and variations thereof as used herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter only and equivalents thereof. Unless specified or limited otherwise, the terms "mounted," "connected," "supported," and "coupled" and variations thereof are used broadly and encompass both direct and indirect mountings, connections, supports, and couplings.

In general, the present disclosure relates to a ceiling fan bracket assembly for mounting a ceiling fan in a finished ceiling. Ceiling fan bracket assemblies are configured to engage various ceiling joists.

1-4 illustrate an exemplary ceiling fan bracket assembly 10. The ceiling fan bracket assembly 10 includes a bracket 14 that is an elongated member and includes a first section 18 and a second section 22. The first section 18 includes a channel 26 that receives the second section 22. The stent 14 includes a length L corresponding to the overall length of the first section 18 and the exposed length of the second section 22 (e.g., the length of the second section 18 outside of the channel 26). In the illustrated embodiment, the first and second sections 18, 22 are cylindrical in shape, although in other embodiments they may be other shapes (e.g., rectangular prisms, triangular prisms, ovals, etc.). Further, the second section 22 comprises a threaded portion 30. As best shown in fig. 4, the threaded portion 30 mates with a corresponding threaded portion 32 of the channel 26.

The supports 34 are coupled to both sides of the rack 14. In the illustrated embodiment, one support 34 is coupled to the first segment 18 and another support 34 is coupled to the second segment 22. Each support 34 may be coupled via a friction fit, fasteners, or similar mechanism. Each support 34 includes a pair of legs 35 extending away from the bracket 14. Each support also includes a prong 36 extending in a direction parallel to the stent 14.

The ceiling fan bracket assembly 10 also includes a container or housing 38. The housing 38 is removably coupled to the stand 14 by at least one bracket 42. In the illustrated embodiment, the ceiling fan bracket assembly 10 includes two brackets 42, although in other embodiments, any number of brackets 42 may be used. The illustrated bracket 42 has a generally U-shaped configuration with a pair of sliding flanges that allow the bracket 42 to be wrapped at least partially around the first segment 18.

As shown in fig. 5 and 6, the housing 38 includes a bottom edge defining a generally circular perimeter, although the perimeter may be other shapes (e.g., oval, rectangular, triangular, etc.). The bottom edge also at least partially defines one or more openings 44 in the housing 38. The housing 38 includes a substantially circular outer wall 48. Within the opening 44, the housing 38 includes at least one cavity, such as a first cavity 46a and a second cavity 46 b. The first cavity 46a and the second cavity 46b define an interior volume of the housing 38.

In the illustrated embodiment, the housing 38 includes a first interior wall 50 and a second interior wall 54 facing the first interior wall 50. The inner walls 50, 54 are substantially straight. The interior walls 50, 54 are spaced apart and define a passageway 58 that extends at least partially along the first interior wall 50 and the second interior wall 54 (e.g., along the center of the housing 38). Each cavity 46a, 46b is at least partially defined by an outer wall 48 and a respective inner wall 50, 54 such that a passageway 58 separates the cavities 46a, 46b from one another and partially isolates the cavities 46a, 46b from one another. The lower interior wall 62 (see, e.g., fig. 6) is configured to rest on a support (e.g., the stand 14), while the cavities 46a, 46b are configured to extend away from the opening 44 and around the support to define a saddle shape (e.g., the first cavity 46a is a first saddle bag and the second cavity 46b is a second saddle bag). In the illustrated embodiment, the first cavity 46a is substantially identical to the second cavity 46b, and the cavities are symmetrical about the passageway 58. In other embodiments, one cavity 46a, 46b may be larger than the other cavity 46a, 46 b. In yet another embodiment (not shown), the saddle shape may be defined by only a single cavity (i.e., housing 38 includes a single cavity configured to extend around one side of the support).

As shown in fig. 6, the cavities 46a, 46b do not extend completely to the outer wall 48. The lower inner wall 62 extends at least partially around the cavities 46a, 46 b. The fastening perforations 66 are disposed on the lower inner wall 62 proximate the sides of the cavities 46a, 46b (e.g., the fastening perforations 66 are disposed outside of the passageway 58). The fastening apertures 66 are configured to receive fasteners 70 to couple the bracket 42 to the housing 38.

To install the ceiling fan bracket assembly 10, a user first cuts an aperture 74 (FIG. 1) in an existing ceiling 78 (e.g., using a hole saw). In some embodiments, the orifice 74 may be a four inch hole, although the orifice 74 may be larger or smaller. As shown in fig. 1, a pair of joists 82 are spaced apart from each other within the ceiling 78 and define a width W. In the illustrated embodiment, the joists 82 are engineering joists (i.e., i-beams). Joist 82 includes a lower chord 84 and an upper chord (not shown), each chord having a width greater than a central portion 85 of joist 82.

The length L of the bracket 14 is adjusted based on the width W. As shown in fig. 4, the threaded portions 30, 32 allow the second segment 22 to move into or out of the cavity 26 while remaining coupled with the first segment 18 by rotating the first segment 18 relative to the second segment 22 in a first direction (e.g., clockwise). The user rotates the section 18 relative to the second section 22 such that the length L is less than the width W (i.e., the length of the brace 14 is less than the width between the joists 82). The stent 14 is then inserted through the aperture 74 (see, e.g., fig. 1) and repositioned such that the stent 14 extends partially between the joists 82 (i.e., along the width W). The first segment 18 is then rotated relative to the second segment 22 in a second direction (e.g., counterclockwise) opposite the first direction to substantially increase the length L to the width W.

When the length L and width W are substantially equal, the legs 35 of the brace 34 rest against the ceiling 78 and are positioned adjacent the lower chord 84 of each respective joist 82. Prongs 36 on each support 34 are positioned adjacent each respective joist 82, but are not engaged by lower chords 84. The length L is then further increased (i.e., by rotating the first section in the second direction) such that the prongs 36 of the brace engage (e.g., insert) the lower chord 84, thereby securing the brace 14 to the joist 82.

Once the stand 14 is secured, the user positions the bracket 42 around the stand 14 (e.g., around the first section 18) such that gravity holds the bracket 42 against the stand 14. The housing 38 is then positioned through the aperture 74 such that the cavities 46a, 46b extend around the rack 14 and into the ceiling 78. The holder 14 is positioned within the passageway 58. The bracket 42 abuts against the lower inner wall 62 adjacent the fastening aperture 66, and the fastener 70 is coupled to the housing 38 and the bracket 42 to secure the housing 38 to the rack 14 within the aperture 74. Ceiling fans (not shown) may then be mounted to the ceiling 78, and the cables of the ceiling fans may be stored in the cavities 46a, 46 b.

The housing 38 provides additional storage volume within the cavities 46a, 46b than a case housing (i.e., the housing 38 without the cavities 46a, 46 b), which may be used to store electrical wiring or other components. This is particularly useful when working with an engineering joist 82. The lower chord 84 of the joist is positioned adjacent the ceiling 78 (e.g., one-half inch from the ceiling) so that the rack 14 is positioned adjacent the ceiling 78. Having the cavities 46a, 46b extend around and beyond the rack 14 allows the housing 38 to fit in the reduced gap between the rack 14 and the ceiling 78 while still providing sufficient volume to store the cables.

As shown in FIG. 7, an alternative embodiment of the ceiling fan bracket assembly 100 may include a housing 138 (e.g., a saddle-shaped housing) having a passageway 158 with a recess 186. The recess 186 is configured to receive the bracket 114 in a snap-fit arrangement, thereby eliminating the need for brackets and fasteners to couple the housing 138 to the bracket 114. This makes assembly and disassembly easier without having to tighten and loosen the fasteners.

The embodiments described above and illustrated in the drawings are presented by way of example only and are not intended to limit the concepts and principles of the present disclosure. It is therefore to be understood that variations and modifications of the elements and their construction and/or arrangement are within the spirit and scope of one or more of the independent aspects described.