Telescoping apparatus adapted for overhead support
AssigneeJMJA Concepts LLC
InventorsNeil James WARREN, Scott NOBLE
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Abstract
A modularly reconfigurable apparatus for the use in the support, lifting, and/or installation of objects which are desired to be held overhead or in an elevated manner statically such as light fixtures, ceiling fans, wall cabinets, artwork, HVAC hardware, plumbing, and other objects which are commonly installed in an overhead location. The apparatus optionally provides a cradle for engagement with the object which requires support, optionally uses a telescoping mast, and optionally provides lateral stability through the use of support arms extending radially from the mast for engagement with existing structures.
Claims18
An overhead support apparatus comprising:
- a base;
- a mast comprising a bottom end interconnected to the base, wherein the mast comprises a telescoping aspect wherein a first segment is interconnected with the base, and a second segment slidably interconnected with the first segment;
- a collar interconnected to a top of the mast, wherein the collar is configured to rotate in relation to the mast;
- a cradle comprising a plurality of cradle arms extending radially outward and upward from a central hub configured to interconnect with a top of the mast, wherein the plurality of cradle arms form a recessed aspect adapted for receiving an object therein;
- wherein rotating the collar in a first direction extends the cradle upward, and
- wherein rotating the collar in a second direction retracts the cradle downward.
An overhead support apparatus comprising:
- a base;
- a plurality of legs attached to the base, wherein the legs are angularly interspaced around the base;
- the legs are configured to be locked in a standing configuration wherein the legs extend radially outward from a central axis, wherein the legs are configured to support the overhead support apparatus in an upright orientation;
- the legs are further configured to be locked in a collapsed configuration wherein the legs are constrained parallel to the central axis for ease of transport;
- a mast comprising a bottom end interconnected to the base, wherein the mast comprises a telescoping aspect wherein a first segment is interconnected with the base, and a second segment is slidably interconnected with the first segment, and a third segment is slidably interconnected with the second segment;
- the second segment is configured to be locked in a plurality of positions extended away from the first segment, and the third segment is configured to be locked in a plurality of positions extended away from the second segment;
- a collar comprising a female threaded feature interconnected to a top of the mast, wherein the collar is configured to rotate in relation to the mast;
- a cradle comprising a plurality of cradle arms extending radially outward and upward from a central hub, wherein the plurality of cradle arms form a recessed aspect adapted for receiving an object therein;
- the plurality of cradle arms each have a length which is adjustable;
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- the cradle comprising a male threaded feature comprising a first end interconnected with the central hub, and a second end extending downward from the central hub;
- wherein the male threaded feature is adapted to intermesh with the female threaded feature of the collar,
- wherein the male threaded feature extends into a hollow aspect of the third segment of the mast,
- wherein rotating the collar in a first direction extends the cradle upward, and
- wherein rotating the collar in a second direction retracts the cradle downward.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.