US 12,553,238 B2 · Ceiling frame mounting assembly

Abstract

A support assembly comprises a hub slidably coupled to a crossbar to support a sprinkler. A pair of opposed clip assemblies comprising a frame and a bracket couple the crossbar to the ceiling channel on either side. The frame comprises an opening that supports one end of the crossbar, a skirt with an elongated slot, and a leg that extends over the channel. The bracket couples to the frame to lock the clip assembly on the ceiling channel. The bracket comprises a ridge at one edge and a flange at an opposite edge. The ridge is configured to couple to a sidewall of the ceiling channel, and the flange is configured for a user to compress and tighten the bracket. A pair of opposing clamps on either side of the bracket ensures that the frame is securely coupled to the ceiling channel.

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Dependent claims

A clip assembly comprising:

a frame comprising:
an opening configured to receive a portion of a crossbar;
a skirt comprising a fissure;
and
a leg comprising:
a knee;
and
a foot defining a slot;
and
a bracket coupled to the skirt of the frame, the bracket comprising:
a ridge at an edge of the bracket;
a flange at an opposite edge of the bracket;
a base interposed between the ridge and the flange, the base comprising a fastener opening;
a clamp coupled to the base and comprising a bent wing capturing the skirt of the frame, wherein an overlay of the clamp captures the skirt of the frame against the base, and the bent wing captures the skirt and a sidewall of a trave against the base.

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A mounted support assembly comprising:

a hub slidably coupled to a crossbar, the hub adjustably supporting a sprinkler;
a first frame coupled to the crossbar of the hub, the first frame comprising:
an opening supporting an end of the crossbar and coupling the first frame to the hub;
a skirt comprising an elongated slot;
and
a leg comprising:
a knee;
and
a foot;
and
a first bracket coupled to the skirt of the first frame, the first bracket comprising:
a ridge at an edge;
a flange at an opposite edge;
a base interposed between the ridge and the flange, the base comprising a fastener opening;
a clamp coupled to a first side of the base and comprising a bent wing capturing the skirt of the first frame;
and
a second frame comprising:
a second opening supporting an opposite end of the crossbar;
a second skirt comprising a second fissure;
and
a second leg comprising:
a second knee;
and
a second foot;
and
a second bracket coupled to the skirt of the second frame, the second bracket comprising:
a ridge at a second edge;
a flange at an opposite edge;
a base interposed between the ridge and the flange, the base comprising a fastener opening;
a clamp coupled to a second side of the base, comprising:
a clamping overlay that frictionally captures the skirt of the first frame;
an arcuate guide coupled to and interposed between the second side of the base and the clamping overlay;
and
a bent wing capturing the skirt of the first frame, the bent wing comprising
a fastener that passes through the second fissure of the second skirt and the fastener opening in the base.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Ceiling frame mounting assembly

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Ceiling frame mounting assembly

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Abstract

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