Configurable mounting frame for direct mount luminaires
US10760751B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 1, 2019 |
| Grant date | Sep 1, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 1, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21V23/007
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A configurable mounting frame includes a light fixture receiving opening having a first shape. The light fixture receiving opening is configured to receive a light fixture to mount the light fixture to a mounting surface. Further, the configurable mounting frame includes breakaway panels that are detachable to change the shape of the light fixture receiving opening from the first shape to a second shape that is different from the first shape. Furthermore, the configurable mounting frame includes locking features that are configured to toollessly and releasably lock an electrical or electronic component such as a junction box-driver assembly thereto.
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