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US 12,304,784 B2Granted
Ceiling fixture accessibility device
AssigneeSeas II Day, LLC
InventorRobert M. Dietz
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Abstract
The present invention provides a remote-controlled, retractable accessibility device for ceiling and wall fixtures, such as for lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, speakers, mobiles, and the like. The device allows for the raising and lowering of the fixture via a remote wireless or wired control. The device is designed with electrical connectors that automatically disengage and reengage to cut off the flow of electricity when the fixture is lowered so that the fixture can be safely accessed.
Claims25
An electrical fixture accessibility device comprising:
- a. a stationary component comprising:
- a housing having a mounting plate mountable to a flat or angled surface, the housing at least partially enclosing:
- a multi-channel spool comprising a plurality of channels;
- a plurality of support cables, respective first ends of the plurality of support cables being associated with a respective one of the plurality of channels of the multi-channel spool;
- a drive mechanism coupled to the multi-channel spool, wherein the drive mechanism is configured to rotate the spool to unwind or wind the plurality of support cables from their respective channels;
- and
- a first electrical connector, and
- b. a movable component comprising:
- respective connections to respective second ends of the plurality of support cables;
- and
- a second electrical connector releasably engageable with the first electrical connector, wherein an axis of rotation of the multi-channel spool is oriented substantially perpendicular to the mounting plate of the housing.
8 more elements
A multi-cable hoist comprising:
- a housing having a mounting plate mountable to a flat or angled surface, the housing at least partially enclosing:
- a multi-channel spool comprising a plurality of channels;
- a plurality of support cables, respective first ends of the plurality of support cables being associated with a respective one of the plurality of channels of the multi-channel spool;
- and
- a drive mechanism coupled to the multi-channel spool, wherein the drive mechanism is configured to rotate the spool to unwind or wind the plurality of support cables from their respective channels to descend or raise a second end of the plurality of support cables,
- wherein an axis of rotation of the multi-channel spool is oriented substantially perpendicular to the mounting plate of the housing.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.