Method and apparatus for retrofitting canopy luminaire assemblies
AssigneeSpaulding Lighting, Inc.
InventorsHonesto D. Quiogue, Ronald E. Leonard
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Abstract
A method and apparatus for retrofitting canopy luminaire assemblies from an existing canopy luminaire mounted on the canopy. The existing light fixture is removed. Housing brackets are attached to housing flanges of the existing canopy housing. An adapter plate comprises a plate with a deck plate bracket having a latch. The adapter plate is mounted to the housing brackets by use of the latch. The adapter plate may comprise a deck plate and an assembly plate which are pivotably attached to enable an installer to connect the lighting source to the electrical components in the housing. A lighting assembly, comprising a light source, lens, and reflector, is attached to the adapter plate.
Claims19
A method for installing a canopy luminaire to replace an existing luminaire having a housing comprising the steps of:
- removing interior components of the existing luminaire;
- securing a non-electrical adapter structure to the housing through an aperture in the canopy, the non-electrical adapter structure being located substantially below the canopy, and having a lighting assembly secured thereto;
- and
- connecting the lighting assembly to electrical components in the housing through at least a portion of the non-electrical adapter structure.
A retrofit canopy luminaire kit for replacing an existing luminaire having a housing, the kit comprising:
- a lighting structure comprising an adapter structure and a lighting assembly;
- means for connecting the lighting structure to the housing so that the adapter structure and lighting assembly is substantially below the canopy;
- and
- means for permitting access to the housing through at least a portion of the adapter structure to enable the lighting structure to be connected to electrical components in the housing.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.