Adjustable support system for undermounted sinks
OwnerPeter S Flynninventor
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Abstract
An adjustable support device for under-mounted sanitary fixtures which enables the installation of rimless and rimmed fixtures to a countertop without the use of counter attaching hardware. The system includes mounting brackets for attachment to under-counter support cabinetry and moveable carriages suspended from the mounting brackets by adjustable lift actuators. Length adjustable hanger beams are attached to the opposing moveable carriages to create a support surface for the fixtures. The moveable carriages and attached hanger beams are lowered by the lift actuators to accommodate the insertion of a sanitary fixture and then raised to position the supported, upward facing rim of the fixture to the desired position relative to the countertop.
Claims8
An adjustable support apparatus (10) for sanitary fixtures (13), comprising:
- a. a plurality of mounting brackets (20) to anchor the device to opposing surfaces (17), wherein the mounting bracket comprises:
- i. a mounting plate (22) for engaging a surface (17) and for receiving fasteners (71) to attach the mounting plate (22) to the surface (17);
- ii. a suspension support surface (24) extending orthogonally from the mounting plate (22) for supporting an adjustable lift actuator (40);
- and,
- iii. a plurality of guide flanges (26) extending from the vertical edges of the mounting plate (22) for guiding the moveable carriages (30);
- b. a plurality of adjustable lift actuators (40) suspended from the mounting brackets (20);
- c. a plurality of moveable carriages (30) suspended from the adjustable lift actuators (40) and adjustable in height relative to the mounting brackets (20);
- and,
- d. a plurality of hanger beams (48) attached to opposing moveable carriages (30) for supporting the underside of the sanitary fixture (13).
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.