Patent Application
20170204869
The application claims the benefit of Taiwan application serial No. 105101573, filed on Jan. 19, 2016, and the subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference.
1. Field of the Invention
The present disclosure generally relates to a ceiling fan, a hanger assembly of the ceiling fan, and a mounting bracket of the hanger assembly and, more particularly, to a hanger assembly having a mounting bracket to which a coupling rod is pivotally coupled, as well as a ceiling fan having the hanger assembly.
2. Description of the Related Art
However, the ceiling fan is usually heavy. As such, when the fan rod 93 and the ceiling fan experience an external force (resulting from earthquake, for example), the bracket-coupling portion 92 or the fan rod 93 may break under a stress concentrating on the interconnected part between the bracket-coupling portion 92 and the mounting bracket 91 or between the bracket-coupling portion 92 and the fan rod 93. In order to prevent breaking of the bracket-coupling portion 92 or the fan rod 93, the bracket-coupling portion 92 is often provided with a rounded face 921 (which is commonly known as “mushroom head” due to its shape) through which the bracket-coupling portion 92 is coupled with the mounting bracket 91. In this arrangement, the bracket-coupling portion 92 is able to displace relative to the mounting bracket 91 when the fan rod 93 and the ceiling fan experience the external force. As such, the fan rod 93 and the ceiling fan can swing as the bracket-coupling portion 92 swings, preventing breaking of the bracket-coupling portion 92 or the fan rod 93.
During the operation where the ceiling fan drives the blades to rotate, the ceiling fan always experiences a torque F acted in a circumferential direction perpendicular to an axial direction X. However, since the bracket-coupling portion 92 is coupled with the mounting bracket 91 via the rounded face 921, the bracket-coupling portion 92 will pivot about an axle parallel to the axial direction X under the torque F. As a result, the ceiling fan always shakes every time it starts, leading to an impact on the service life of the hanger assembly 9 or the ceiling fan.
Moreover, a lead wire W often extends inside the bracket-coupling portion 92 and the fan rod 93. Therefore, when the bracket-coupling portion 92 pivots about the axle parallel to the axial direction X, the lead wire W in the bracket-coupling portion 92 and the fan rod 93 will be twisted. As a result, the lead wire W can be twisted apart under the twisting force, leading to a high failure rate of the ceiling fan.
In light of this, it is necessary to provide a novel ceiling fan, a novel hanger assembly of the ceiling fan, and a novel mounting bracket of the hanger assembly, so as to prolong the service life of the ceiling fan and the hanger assembly and to reduce the failure rate of the ceiling fan.
It is therefore the objective of this disclosure to provide a novel ceiling fan, a novel hanger assembly of the ceiling fan, and a novel mounting bracket of the hanger assembly. Through the arrangement of two receiving portions respectively on two lateral walls of the mounting bracket, two ends of a coupling rod may be respectively received in the two lateral walls while a fan rod is coupled with the coupling rod for connection with the mounting bracket.
In an embodiment of the disclosure, a hanger assembly of a ceiling fan is disclosed. The hanger assembly includes a mounting bracket, a coupling rod and a fan rod. The mounting bracket has two lateral walls opposing to each other. Each of the two lateral walls includes a mounting end, a hanger end and a receiving portion. The coupling rod has two ends respectively received in the receiving portions of the two lateral walls. The fan rod has a first end coupled with the coupling rod, as well as a second end coupled with a stator of the motor of the ceiling fan.
In a preferred form shown, the mounting end and the hanger end of the mounting bracket are spaced from each other in an axial direction. The two lateral walls are opposite to each other in a first direction perpendicular to the axial direction. The receiving portion is spaced from the hanger end in the axial direction, and the receiving portions of the two lateral walls are aligned with each other in the first direction. As such, the coupling rod is able to pivot about an axle parallel to the first direction in the receiving portions of the two lateral walls.
In the preferred form shown, the receiving portion is in a form of an opening extending through the lateral wall in the first direction. As such, two ends of the coupling rod respectively extend into the receiving portions of the two lateral walls, increasing the contact areas between the coupling rod and the two lateral walls.
In the preferred form shown, the receiving portion is in a form of a blind hole. As such, the two ends of the coupling rod are not exposed out of the two lateral walls and will not become rusty easily.
In the preferred form shown, the first and second ends of the fan rod are spaced from each other in the axial direction. Based on this, the coupling rod can be coupled with the first end of the fan rod, and the stator of the motor can be coupled with the second end of the fan rod. As such, the stator of the motor can be hanged on the mounting bracket.
In the preferred form shown, the receiving portion includes a shrinking section having a larger end relatively adjacent to the mounting end, as well as a smaller end relatively adjacent to the hanger end. The shrinking section has a maximal diameter in a second direction, as well as a minimal diameter in the second direction. The maximal diameter is located at the larger end, and the minimal diameter is located at the smaller end. The coupling rod has two ends. The shrinking section has a diameter that gradually reduces from the position of the maximal diameter to the position of the minimal diameter. The maximal diameter of the shrinking section is larger than an outer diameter of each of the two ends of the coupling rod, and the minimal diameter of the shrinking section is smaller than or equal to the outer diameter of each of the two ends of the coupling rod. In this regard, the two ends of the coupling rod can be respectively placed into the receiving portions of the two lateral walls via the larger end of the shrinking section relatively adjacent to the mounting end. Since the maximal diameter is larger than the outer diameter, the two ends of the coupling rod can be easily placed into the receiving portions of the two lateral walls, respectively. Thus, the engagement between the coupling rod and the mounting bracket is convenient.
In the preferred form shown, the shrinking section includes two lateral edges spaced from each other in the second direction, and each of the two lateral edges is in a linear form on a plane perpendicular to the first direction. Therefore, each of the two ends of the coupling rod may displace towards the hanger end down the shrinking section and become engaged with the receiving portion, thus fixing the two ends of the coupling rod in place.
In the preferred form shown, the minimal diameter of the shrinking section is equal to the outer diameter of each of the two ends of the coupling rod. The shrinking section includes two lateral edges spaced from each other in the second direction. The receiving portion further includes a connection section connected between the two lateral edges of the shrinking section at the smaller end of the shrinking section. The connection section is in an arched form. As such, the two ends of the coupling rod can be engaged at the bottom side of the receiving portions while the two lateral edges of the shrinking section are able to provide the coupling rod with a reinforced supporting force.
In the preferred form shown, the minimal diameter of the shrinking section is smaller than the outer diameter of each of the two ends of the coupling rod. The shrinking section includes two lateral edges spaced from each other in the second direction. The receiving portion further includes a connection section connected between the two lateral edges of the shrinking section at the smaller end of the shrinking section. A spacing is formed between an outer periphery of each of the two ends of the coupling rod and an inner periphery of the connection section of the receiving portion of a respective one of the two lateral walls. As such, the end of the coupling rod will displace further down the shrinking section towards the hanger end under the gravity when the two ends of the coupling rod have worn down. As a result, the two ends of the coupling rod can remain engaged with the receiving portions, ensuring a stable coupling effect between the coupling rod and the mounting bracket.
In the preferred form shown, the first end of the fan rod is coupled with the coupling rod via a connection member. The connection member includes a retaining portion and a coupling portion. The retaining portion is fixed to the first end of the fan rod, and the coupling portion is pivotally coupled with the coupling rod. Alternatively, the retaining portion is fixed to the coupling rod, and the coupling portion is pivotally coupled with the first end of the fan rod. Based on this, the coupling portion is able to pivot about an axle parallel to a second direction perpendicular to the axial direction and the first direction. As such, when the stator of the motor and the fan rod experience an external force, they will swing along a plane perpendicular to the second direction. Thus, the stress will not concentrate on the interconnected part between the fan rod and the coupling rod, effectively preventing breaking of the coupling rod or the fan rod.
In the preferred form shown, the coupling portion is in a form of a though-hole and coupled with a shaft, and the shaft is parallel to the second direction. As such, the coupling portion is able to pivot about an axle parallel to the second direction.
In the preferred form shown, the coupling rod includes a hole through which the shaft extends, in which the retaining portion is fixed to the first end of the fan rod, and the coupling portion is pivotally coupled with the coupling rod. Based on this, the coupling rod cannot pivot about an axle parallel to the axial direction. Therefore, when the stator of the motor experiences the torque, the arrangement of the coupling portion will not cause the stator of the motor and the fan rod to pivot about the axle parallel to the axial direction.
In the preferred form shown, the coupling portion includes a reducing portion which has a larger end relatively adjacent to the first end of the fan rod, as well as a smaller end relatively distant to the first end of the fan rod. The reducing portion has an inner diameter that gradually reduces from the larger end to the smaller end. The reducing portion has a maximal inner diameter in the first direction, as well as a minimal inner diameter in the first direction. The maximal inner diameter is located at the larger end, and the minimal inner diameter is located at the smaller end. The shaft has an outer diameter at each of two ends thereof. The reducing portion has an inner diameter that gradually reduces from the position of the maximal inner diameter to the position of the minimal inner diameter. The maximal inner diameter is larger than the outer diameter, and the minimal inner diameter is smaller than or equal to the outer diameter. Based on this, when it is desired to extend the shaft through the coupling portion in order to couple the shaft with the coupling portion, the shaft may extend through the reducing portion via the larger end of the reducing portion relatively adjacent to the first end of the fan rod. In this regard, since the maximal inner diameter is larger than the outer diameter, the shaft can easily extend through the coupling portion, providing a convenient engagement between the coupling portion and the shaft.
In the preferred form shown, the reducing portion has two sides spaced from each other in the first direction, and each of the two sides of the reducing portion is in a linear form on a plane perpendicular to the second direction. As such, when the ceiling fan is hanged on the mounting bracket, the coupling portion can be pulled away from the mounting end of the mounting bracket by the fan rod. Based on this, the shaft can displace in a direction away from the first end of the fan rod along the reducing portion until the shaft becomes engaged with the reducing portion. As such, the connection member is fixed in place.
In the preferred form shown, at least one of the two lateral walls includes a step portion arranged between the mounting end and the hanger end. The receiving portion extends through the step portion. A spacing between the mounting ends of the two lateral walls is larger than the length of the coupling rod, and a spacing between the hanger ends of the two lateral walls is smaller than the length of the coupling rod. Based on this, when it is desired to hang the ceiling fan on the mounting bracket, the coupling rod that is located right between the two mounting ends may be placed further into the space between the two lateral walls, and then the coupling rod is placed into the receiving portions of the two lateral walls along the axial direction.
In the preferred form shown, the mounting bracket further includes a bridge portion connected between the hanger ends of the two lateral walls. As such, the structural strength of the mounting bracket is reinforced.
In the preferred form shown, a notch is formed between the hanger ends of the two lateral walls and the bridge portion, and the fan rod extends through the notch. As such, when the coupling rod that is located right between the two mounting ends is placed further into the space between the two lateral walls, the fan rod will not make contact with the mounting bracket.
In the preferred form shown, a wire groove is arranged on an outer periphery of the coupling rod. The wire groove is located between the mounting ends of the two lateral walls and is on the side of the fan rod where the first end is. Based on this, when a lead wire passes through the space right between the two mounting ends and reaches the coupling rod, the lead wire may extend along the wire groove. As such, the lead wire may reach the first end of the fan rod through the wire groove, and extends into the channel of the fan rod.
In the preferred form shown, an electrical box is arranged between the mounting ends of the two lateral walls. The electrical box is provided with a lead wire. The lead wire passes through a space between the mounting ends of the two lateral walls, reaches the coupling rod, and extends to the first end of the fan rod through the wire groove. Based on this, the electrical box is able to receive components such as a driving circuit board, a power converter or a controller, and is electrically connected to the internal components of the stator via the lead wire. As such, the electricity or control signal that is required for the operation of the stator can be provided.
In the preferred form shown, the electrical box includes an engaging portion engaged with one of the two lateral walls. Based on this, the engaging portion is able to provide a sufficient retaining effect for the electrical box, preventing the electrical box from sliding relative to the mounting bracket. Thus, pulling of the lead wire is prevented, thus avoiding damage to the lead wire.
In another embodiment, a ceiling fan is disclosed. The ceiling fan includes the above hanger assembly, a stator of a motor and a rotor of the motor. The rotor of the motor is coupled with a plurality of blades and rotatably coupled with the stator. The stator is coupled with the second end of the fan rod and is able to drive the rotor to rotate.
In a preferred form shown, the stator includes a shaft tube. The second end of the fan rod is connected to the stator via another connection member. The other connection member also includes a retaining portion fixed to the second end of the fan rod, as well as a coupling portion pivotally coupled with the shaft tube. Alternatively, the retaining portion is fixed to the shaft tube, and the coupling portion is pivotally coupled with the second end of the fan. As such, the two ends of the fan rod can be respectively coupled with the stator of the motor and the coupling rod via the two connection members that have the same structure. Thus, it does not need to prepare two different molds to manufacture two different connection members for connecting the fan rod to the stator of the motor and the coupling rod, thereby reducing the cost of the hanger assembly of the ceiling fan.
In the preferred form shown, the fan rod includes a channel having two ends respectively in communication with the first and second ends of the fan rod, and the shaft tube of the stator is fixed in the channel of the fan rod. Based on this, the stator of the motor will not pivot relative to the fan rod. As such, when the stator of the motor and the fan rod experience an external force, they will swing together in the first or second direction. As a result, the stator of the motor can be prevented from pivoting relative to the fan rod.
In the preferred form shown, the retaining portions of the two connection members are perpendicular to each other. As such, the coupling effect between the fan rod and the stator of the motor and the coupling rod is reinforced.
In a further embodiment, a mounting bracket of a hanger assembly of a ceiling fan is disclosed. The mounting bracket includes two lateral walls opposing to each other in a first direction. Each of the two lateral walls includes a mounting end and a hanger end that are spaced from each other in an axial direction perpendicular to the first direction. Each of the two lateral walls further includes a receiving portion, and the receiving portions of the two lateral walls receive a coupling rod. As such, the coupling rod is able to pivot about an axle parallel to the first direction in the receiving portions of the two lateral walls.
In a preferred form shown, the receiving portion is spaced from the hanger end in the axial direction. As such, the receiving portion may be arranged between the hanger end and the mounting end.
In the preferred form shown, the receiving portion is in a form of an opening extending through the lateral wall in the first direction. As such, two ends of the coupling rod respectively extend into the receiving portions of the two lateral walls, increasing the contact areas between the coupling rod and the two lateral walls.
In the preferred form shown, the receiving portion is in a form of a blind hole. As such, the two ends of the coupling rod are not exposed out of the two lateral walls and will not become rusty easily.
In the preferred form shown, the receiving portion includes a shrinking section having a larger end relatively adjacent to the mounting end, as well as a smaller end relatively adjacent to the hanger end. The shrinking section has a maximal diameter in a second direction, as well as a minimal diameter in the second direction. The maximal diameter is located at the larger end, and the minimal diameter is located at the smaller end. The coupling rod has two ends. The shrinking section has a diameter that gradually reduces from the position of the maximal diameter to the position of the minimal diameter. The maximal diameter of the shrinking section is larger than an outer diameter of each of the two ends of the coupling rod, and the minimal diameter of the shrinking section is smaller than or equal to the outer diameter of each of the two ends of the coupling rod. In this regard, the two ends of the coupling rod can be respectively placed into the receiving portions of the two lateral walls via the larger end of the shrinking section relatively adjacent to the mounting end. Since the maximal diameter is larger than the outer diameter, the two ends of the coupling rod can be easily placed into the receiving portions of the two lateral walls, respectively. Thus, the engagement between the coupling rod and the mounting bracket is convenient.
In the preferred form shown, the shrinking section includes two lateral edges spaced from each other in the second direction, and each of the two lateral edges is in a linear form on a plane perpendicular to the first direction. Therefore, each of the two ends of the coupling rod may displace down the shrinking section towards the hanger end and become engaged with the receiving portion, thus fixing the two ends of the coupling rod in place.
In the preferred form shown, the minimal diameter of the shrinking section is equal to the outer diameter of each of the two ends of the coupling rod. The shrinking section includes two lateral edges spaced from each other in the second direction. The receiving portion further includes a connection section connected between the two lateral edges of the shrinking section at the smaller end of the shrinking section. The connection section is in an arched form. As such, the two ends of the coupling rod can be engaged at the bottom side of the receiving portions while the two lateral edges of the shrinking section are able to provide the coupling rod with a reinforced supporting force.
In the preferred form shown, the minimal diameter of the shrinking section is smaller than the outer diameter of each of the two ends of the coupling rod. The shrinking section includes two lateral edges spaced from each other in the second direction. The receiving portion further includes a connection section connected between the two lateral edges of the shrinking section at the smaller end of the shrinking section. A spacing is formed between an outer periphery of each of the two ends of the coupling rod and an inner periphery of the connection section of the receiving portion of a respective one of the two lateral walls. As such, the end of the coupling rod will displace further down the shrinking section towards the hanger end under the gravity when the two ends of the coupling rod have worn down. As a result, the two ends of the coupling rod can remain engaged with the receiving portions, ensuring a stable coupling effect between the coupling rod and the mounting bracket.
In the preferred form shown, at least one of the two lateral walls includes a step portion arranged between the mounting end and the hanger end. The receiving portion extends through the step portion. A spacing between the mounting ends of the two lateral walls is larger than a length of the coupling rod, and a spacing between the hanger ends of the two lateral walls is smaller than the length of the coupling rod. Based on this, when it is desired to hang the ceiling fan on the mounting bracket, the coupling rod that is located right between the two mounting ends may be placed further into the space between the two lateral walls, and then the coupling rod is placed into the receiving portions of the two lateral walls along the axial direction.
In the preferred form shown, the mounting bracket further includes a bridge portion connected between the hanger ends of the two lateral walls. As such, the structural strength of the mounting bracket is reinforced.
In the preferred form shown, a notch is formed between the hanger ends of the two lateral walls and the bridge portion. As such, when the coupling rod that is located right between the two mounting ends is placed further into the space between the two lateral walls, the fan rod will not make contact with the mounting bracket.
In the preferred form shown, an electrical box is arranged between the mounting ends of the two lateral walls. The electrical box is provided with a lead wire. The lead wire passes through a space between the mounting ends of the two lateral walls and reaches the coupling rod. Based on this, the electrical box is able to receive components such as a driving circuit board, a power converter or a controller, and is electrically connected to the internal components of the stator via the lead wire. As such, the electricity or control signal that is required for the operation of the stator can be provided.
In the preferred form shown, the electrical box includes an engaging portion engaged with one of the two lateral walls. Based on this, the engaging portion is able to provide a sufficient retaining effect for the electrical box, preventing the electrical box from sliding relative to the mounting bracket. Thus, pulling of the lead wire is prevented, thus avoiding damage to the lead wire.
Based on the above structure, through the arrangement of the receiving portions on the two lateral walls of the mounting bracket, the two ends of the coupling rod can be respectively received in the receiving portions of the two lateral walls. In this regard, the coupling rod can only rotate in the receiving portions without pivoting about the axle parallel to the axial direction. Therefore, when the stator of the motor experiences the torque, the stator of the motor and the fan rod will not pivot about the axle parallel to the axial direction. Advantageously, shaking of the stator during the initialization process can be effectively prevented, prolonging the service life of the ceiling fan. Moreover, since the stator of the motor, the coupling rod and the fan rod will not pivot about the axle parallel to the axial direction, the lead wire in the wire groove, the channel and the shaft tube will not get twisted and become damaged. Therefore, the failure rate of the ceiling fan can be reduced.
The present disclosure will become more fully understood from the detailed description given hereinafter and the accompanying drawings which are given by way of illustration only, and thus are not limitative of the present invention, and wherein:
In the various figures of the drawings, the same numerals designate the same or similar parts. Furthermore, when the terms “first”, “second”, “third”, “fourth”, “inner”, “outer”, “top”, “bottom”, “front”, “rear” and similar terms are used hereinafter, it should be understood that these terms have reference only to the structure shown in the drawings as it would appear to a person viewing the drawings, and are utilized only to facilitate describing the invention.
The mounting bracket 1 includes two lateral walls 11. Each of the two lateral walls 11 includes a mounting end 12 and a hanger end 13 spaced from each other in an axial direction X. The two lateral walls 11 are opposite to each other in a first direction Y perpendicular to the axial direction X. The mounting end 12 may be mounted to a predetermined structure such as the ceiling of a building. Each of the two lateral walls 11 further includes a receiving portion 14 spaced from the hanger end 13 in the axial direction X, such that the receiving portion 14 is located between the hanger end 13 and the mounting end 12. In addition, the receiving portions 14 of the two lateral walls 11 are aligned with each other in the first direction Y. In the embodiment, the receiving portion 14 is in the form of an opening extending through the lateral wall 11 in the first direction Y.
The coupling rod 2 includes two ends that are received in the receiving portions 14 of the two lateral walls 11, respectively. As such, the coupling rod 2 can be coupled with the mounting bracket 1. Since the receiving portion 14 is in the form of an opening in the embodiment, each end of the coupling rod 2 can extend into a respective receiving portion 14, increasing the contact areas between the coupling rod 2 and the lateral walls 11. The coupling rod 2 can rotate in the receiving portions 14 of the lateral walls 11. In other words, the coupling rod 2 can rotate about an axle parallel to the first direction Y.
The fan rod 3 includes a first end 31 and a second end 32. The first end 31 and the second end 32 are spaced from each other in the axial direction X. The first end 31 is coupled with the coupling rod 2, and the second end 32 is coupled with a stator 4 of a motor of the ceiling fan.
Based on the above structure, referring to
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The first end 31 of the fan rod 3 is coupled with the coupling rod 2 via a connection member 33. The connection member 33 includes a retaining portion 331 and a coupling portion 332 located at two ends of the connection member 33, respectively. The retaining portion 331 may be fixed to the first end 31 of the fan rod 3, and the coupling portion 332 is pivotally coupled with the coupling rod 2. Alternatively, the retaining portion 331 may be fixed to the coupling rod 2, the coupling portion 332 is pivotally coupled with the first end 31 of the fan rod 3, and the coupling portion 332 is able to pivot about an axle parallel to a second direction Z. For example, in this embodiment, the retaining portion 331 is fixed to the first end 31 of the fan rod 3, and the coupling portion 332 is pivotally coupled with the coupling rod 2. However, the retaining portion 331 may also be fixed to the coupling rod 2, and the coupling portion 332 may also be pivotally coupled with the first end 31 of the fan rod 3. The disclosure is not limited to either implementation. In the embodiment, the coupling portion 332 may be in the form of a though-hole and may be coupled with a shaft 333. The coupling portion 332 is able to pivot about the shaft 333. The coupling rod 2 may include a hole 21 through which the shaft 333 can extend. As such, the coupling portion 332 can pivotally couple with the shaft 333. The shaft 333 is parallel to the second direction Z so that the coupling portion 332 can pivot about the axle parallel to the second direction Z.
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From the above, it can be known that the stator 4 of the motor and the fan rod 3 are able to swing relative to the mounting bracket 1 under the rotation of the coupling rod 2 when experiencing the external force, allowing the stator 4 of the motor and the fan rod 3 to swing in the first direction Y. Likewise, the stator 4 of the motor and the fan rod 3 are able to swing relative to the coupling rod 2 under the rotation of the shaft 333, allowing the stator 4 of the motor and the fan rod 3 to swing in the second direction Z. As such, the stator 4 of the motor and the fan rod 3 are able to swing in the first direction Y or the second direction Z when experiencing the external force acted in the axial direction X, thereby preventing the stress from concentrating on the interconnected part between the coupling rod 2 and the mounting bracket 1 or between the fan rod 3 and the coupling rod 2. Advantageously, breaking of the coupling rod 2 or the fan rod 3 can be effectively prevented.
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Based on the above structure, various features of the hanger assembly and the ceiling fan are elaborated below.
In the above embodiment, although the receiving portion 14 of each lateral wall 11 is in the form of an opening extending through two surfaces of the lateral wall 11 in the first direction Y, the receiving portion 14 can also be in the form of a blind hole as shown in
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In the embodiment, the minimal diameter R2 of the shrinking section 141 of the receiving portion 14 is equal to the outer diameter R of the end of the coupling rod 2. Therefore, the end of the coupling rod 2 can be engaged at the bottom side of the receiving portion 14 (i.e. the connection section 142), so that the two lateral walls 11 are able to provide a sufficient supporting force for the coupling rod 2. However, in another implementation shown in
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As stated above, when the stator 4 of the motor experiences the torque F, the stator 4 of the motor, the coupling rod 2 and the fan rod 3 will not pivot about the axle parallel to the axial direction X. Advantageously, the lead wire W in the wire groove 22, the channel 34 and the shaft tube 41 will not get twisted and become damaged. Therefore, the hanger assembly does effectively reduce the failure rate of the ceiling fan.
Besides, an engaging portion 61 may be arranged on each of the two lateral surfaces of the electrical box 6 spaced from each other in the first direction Y. The engaging portion 61 may extend in the second direction Z and may be engaged with a respective lateral wall 11. Referring to
In summary, through the arrangement of the receiving portions 14 on the two lateral walls 11 of the mounting bracket 1, the two ends of the coupling rod 2 are respectively received in the receiving portions 14. In this regard, the coupling rod 2 can only rotate in the receiving portions 14 without pivoting about the axle parallel to the axial direction X. Therefore, when the stator 4 of the motor experiences the torque F, the stator 4 of the motor and the fan rod 3 will not pivot about the axle parallel to the axial direction X. Advantageously, shaking of the stator 4 during the initialization process can be effectively prevented, prolonging the service life of the ceiling fan.
Moreover, since the receiving portions 14 of the two lateral walls 11 are spaced from each other in the first direction Y, the coupling rod 2 can rotate about the axle parallel to the first direction Y. In addition, the fan rod 3 may be connected to the coupling rod 2 via the connection member 33, and the connection member 33 includes the coupling portion 332 which can pivot about the axle parallel to the second direction Z. Thus, when the stator 4 of the motor and the fan rod 3 experience an external force applied in a direction perpendicular to the axial direction X, the stator 4 of the motor and the fan rod 3 will swing in the first direction Y or the second direction Z. Thus, the stress will not concentrate on the interconnected part between the mounting bracket 1 and the coupling rod 2 or between the fan rod 3 and the coupling rod 2, effectively preventing breaking of the coupling rod 2 or the fan rod 3. Besides, since the coupling portion 332 cannot pivot about the axle parallel to the axial direction X, when the stator 4 of the motor experiences the torque F, the arrangement of the coupling portion 332 will not cause the stator 4 of the motor and the fan rod 3 to pivot about the axle parallel to the axial direction X.
Besides, since the stator 4 of the motor, the coupling rod 2 and the fan rod 3 cannot pivot about the axle parallel to the axial direction X, the lead wire W in the wire groove 22, the channel 34 and the shaft tube 41 will not get twisted apart and become damaged. As a result, the hanger assembly is able to effectively reduce the failure rate of the ceiling fan.
Although the disclosure has been described in detail with reference to its presently preferable embodiments, it will be understood by one of ordinary skill in the art that various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and the scope of the invention, as set forth in the appended claims.
| Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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| 105101573 | Jan 2016 | TW | national |
