Downlight fixtures
AssigneeABL IP Holding LLC
InventorsDavid Wiley Clifton, Larry Michael Bell, Glen Andrew Kruse, Douglas Dewayne Grove, Yan Rodriguez
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Abstract
Retrofit light fixtures suitable for installation without tools. One or more spring bands deform as the fixture is forced through a ceiling opening and resume their preloaded shape to hold the fixture in place. Some embodiments may be installed in round ceiling openings and may utilize LED light sources.
Claims21
A retrofit light fixture for insertion within an opening, the retrofit light fixture comprising:
- (a) a mounting ring;
- (b) a support frame coupled to the mounting ring;
- and
- (c) at least one spring band coupled to the mounting ring;
- wherein, the at least one spring band is adapted to deflect inwardly to permit insertion of the retrofit light fixture into the opening and, after insertion, to return to its preloaded state to resist removal of the retrofit light fixture from the opening.
A retrofit light fixture for insertion within an opening, the retrofit light fixture comprising:
- (a) a mounting ring;
- (b) a support frame coupled to the mounting ring;
- (c) a housing coupled to the support frame;
- (d) a heat sink coupled to the housing;
- and
- (c) at least one spring band coupled to the mounting ring;
- wherein, the at least one spring band is adapted to deflect inwardly to permit insertion of the retrofit light fixture into the opening and, after insertion, to return to its preloaded state to resist removal of the retrofit light fixture from the opening.
A method of retrofitting a retrofit light fixture within an opening of a ceiling or frame, wherein the retrofit light fixture comprises a mounting ring;
- a support frame coupled to the mounting ring;
- and at least one spring band coupled to the mounting ring, the method comprising:
- inserting the retrofit light fixture into the opening such that at least one edge of the opening deflects the at least one spring band inwardly to permit insertion of the retrofit light fixture into the opening, wherein after insertion, the at least spring band is adapted to return to its preloaded state to resist removal of the retrofit light fixture from the opening.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.