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Fixture support clip for suspension ceiling grid systems

US4583340A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 3, 1984
Grant dateApr 22, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 3, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B9/127
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A fixture support clip is disclosed for use with a suspension ceiling grid system. Such grid system provides transversely interconnecting runners having a central web and opposed ceiling support flanges for supporting ceiling members such as ceiling tiles or lighting fixtures. The clip provides shelf means for supporting a corner portion of a ceiling member. The shelf means is supported at the lower end of two posts. The posts carry hook means at their upper end which are removably attached to the upper extremities of the transversely interconnecting runners near the corners thereof. The lengths of the posts are selected so that the shelf means lies substantially parallel with and vertically adjacent to the support flanges and provides a greater support area to a corner portion of a ceiling member than provided by the flanges.

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