Light fixture support
OwnerArthur C. Williamsinventor
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Abstract
A light fixture support is provided comprising a support bar having slots at the extremities which cooperate with inverted "T" members forming the framework for a conventional suspended ceiling to adjustably locate and secure a light fixture within the framework. The slot configuration defined by the light fixture support permits the enlarged extremity of the upstanding portion of the "T" member to be rotated for insertion within the slot, returned to a vertical position, and retained within the slot. If desired, an adjustable support may be provided for accommodating a variety of "T" member spacings or for compact packaging with a light fixture.
Claims12
A light fixture support for a suspended ceiling, having inverted "T" ceiling members with upstanding portions having an enlarged extremity comprising
- at least one support having an integral locking section carrying a slot having an angled entrance portion for angularly receiving the upstanding enlarged portion of said "T" member and a vertical shoulder portion for engaging one side of said "T" member while a first edge of said angled entrance portion of said slot engages the other side of the upstanding enlarged portion of said "T" member for retaining said "T" member within said slot,
- said angled entrance portion being further defined by said first edge intersecting an edge of said light fixture support member at an oblique angle and a second edge parallel to said first edge and spaced apart therefrom to admit said enlarged portion of said "T" member and intersecting said verticle shoulder portion, and
- means for engaging a light fixture.
A light fixture assembly for installation in a suspended ceiling having inverted "T" members with an enlarged upstanding portion comprising:
- a fixture for enclosing a light source,
- at least one support having an integral locking section carrying a slot having an angled entrance portion for angularly receiving the upstanding enlarged portion of said "T" member and a vertical shoulder portion for engaging one side of said "T" member while a first edge of said angled entrance portion of said slot engages the other side of the upstanding enlarged portion of said "T" member for retaining said "T" member within said slot,
- said angled entrance portion being further defined by said first edge intersecting an edge of said light fixture support member at an oblique angle and a second edge parallel to said first edge and spaced apart therefrom to admit said enlarged portion of said "T" member and intersecting said verticle shoulder portion, and
- means for engaging a light fixture.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.