Patent Grant
10890315
Various exemplary embodiments relate to mounting assemblies for luminaires.
Light fixtures, or luminaires, are used with electric light sources to provide an aesthetic and functional housing in both interior and exterior applications. For example, high bay luminaires can be used in larger open indoor environments such as heavy industrial settings, warehouses, gyms, churches, and shopping malls.
According to an exemplary embodiment, a luminaire mounting assembly includes a top mounting component having a top body defining an interior chamber and configured to receive a luminaire. The top mounting component is configured to be connected to a horizontal support and configured to be connected a pendant mount. A side mounting component includes a base configured to connect to a vertical support and a body portion extending from the base. The body portion is configured to connect to the top mounting component. A stanchion adaptor is configured to connect to the side mounting component and includes a stanchion opening configured to receive a stanchion mount.
According to another exemplary embodiment, a luminaire mounting assembly includes a top mounting component having a top wall and a side wall extending from the top wall. The top wall and side wall define an interior chamber. The side wall includes a recessed portion. A hook and attachment component extend from the sidewall to connect a luminaire to the top mounting component. A side mounting component includes a base and a body portion extending from the base. The body portion is configured to connected to the recessed portion of the top mounting component side wall. A stanchion adaptor includes an adaptor body having a top wall, a bottom wall, an opening extending between the top wall and the bottom wall, and a rim positioned in the opening.
Another exemplary embodiment includes a method of mounting a luminaire. A mounting configuration is selected for a luminaire. A luminaire mount comprising one or more of a top mounting component, a side mounting component, a first stanchion adaptor, and a second stanchion adaptor is assembled based on the selected mounting configuration. The assembled luminaire mount is connected to a structure. A luminaire is connected to the luminaire mount.
The aspects and features of various exemplary embodiments will be more apparent from the description of those exemplary embodiments taken with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
Various exemplary embodiments are directed to a set of components that can be used to connect a luminaire to different mounting features. For example, a set of components can be provided, and a portion of the components can be selected and used to connect a luminaire to an overhead structure, such as a ceiling, a pendant mount, a wall mount, a straight stanchion mount, and an angled stanchion mount.
The side wall 24 includes a recessed portion 30 having a substantially rectangular configuration. The recessed portion 30 includes a conduit opening 32 and a pair of fastener openings 34. Secondary conduits 36 are positioned around the side wall 24 at locations spaced form one another and from the conduit opening 32. The exemplary embodiment shows three secondary conduits 36, although more or fewer can be included. Plugs (not shown) can be placed in the secondary conduits when they are not in use.
A hook 38 and an attachment component 40 extend from the side wall 24, for example at a bottom portion of the side wall 24, with the hook 38 positioned opposite the attachment component 40. The attachment component can include a flange 42 and an opening 44 for receiving an attachment mechanism, for example a fastener. A luminaire can be configured to pivotally connect to the hook 38 and be rotated from a first position hanging from the hook 38 to a second position where a fastener can connect the luminaire to the attachment component 40. During installation, a luminaire (not shown) is first connected to hang from the hook 38 and wiring connections can be made to the luminaire without an installer having to support the luminaire. The luminaire is then rotated into a position to connect the luminaire to the attachment component 40.
A central opening 46 is provided in the top wall 22 and is partially defined by a cylindrical boss 48 extending from the interior surface of the top wall 22 into the interior chamber 26. The central opening 46 can be threaded and can receive a pendant support (not shown). The pendant support can be a hollow cylindrical post or cable that supports the luminaire and acts as a conduit for one or more conductors.
A pair of arms 50 extend radially from the side wall 24 and the top wall 22 away from the interior chamber 26. Each arm 50 has a top surface that is substantially planar with the exterior surface of the top wall 22. Each arm 50 also includes an opening 52. The opening 52 can receive a fastener that is used to connect the top mounting component 20 to a structure or support, typically a horizontal support surface (i.e., a ceiling or other overhead structural support extending substantially parallel to a general lighted area).
The base 62 has a substantially rectangular configuration with a central opening providing communication with the first body portion 64. A foot 72 is positioned at each corner of the base 62 and an aperture 74 extends through each foot 72. The base 62 can be connected to a structure or support, typically a vertical support surface (i.e., a wall or other side structural support extending substantially perpendicular to a general lighted area).
The first body portion 64 extends between the base 62 and the second body portion 66. The first body portion 64 has a trapezoidal configuration with a top wall 76, a bottom wall 78, and curved side walls 8o that at least partially define a first chamber 82 in communication with the rear opening defined by the base 62. A cross-sectional area of the first body portion 64 is smaller than the base 62. The first body portion 64 includes a bottom opening 84, a top opening 86, and a pair of opposite side openings 88.
The second body portion 66 extends from the first body portion 64. The second body portion 66 has a rectangular configuration with a top wall 90, a bottom wall 92, and a pair of side walls 94 that at least partially define a second chamber 96 in communication with the first chamber 82. A cross-sectional area of the second body portion 66 is smaller than the base 62 and smaller than the first body portion 64. An end of the second body portion 66 includes one or more connecting features for connecting the side mounting component 60 with the top mounting component 20. For example, the second body portion 66 includes a first and second threaded bosses 98 for receiving fasteners.
Ceiling/Pendant Mount
Wall Mount
Stanchion Mount
The foregoing detailed description of the certain exemplary embodiments has been provided for the purpose of explaining the principles of the invention and its practical application, thereby enabling others skilled in the art to understand the invention for various embodiments and with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. This description is not necessarily intended to be exhaustive or to limit the invention to the exemplary embodiments disclosed. Any of the embodiments and/or elements disclosed herein may be combined with one another to form various additional embodiments not specifically disclosed. Accordingly, additional embodiments are possible and are intended to be encompassed within this specification and the scope of the appended claims. The specification describes specific examples to accomplish a more general goal that may be accomplished in another way.
As used in this application, the terms “front,” “rear,” “upper,” “lower,” “upwardly,” “downwardly,” and other orientational descriptors are intended to facilitate the description of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention, and are not intended to limit the structure of the exemplary embodiments of the present invention to any particular position or orientation. Terms of degree, such as “substantially” or “approximately” are understood by those of ordinary skill to refer to reasonable ranges outside of the given value, for example, general tolerances associated with manufacturing, assembly, and use of the described embodiments.
This application is based on U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 62/449,728, filed Jan. 24, 2017, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety and to which priority is claimed.
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