Patent · US Expired

Ceiling fan with multiple downrods

US6357714B1 · kind B1 · utility

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19Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateJan 5, 2000
Grant dateMar 19, 2002
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Expiry dateJan 5, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF04D29/601
  • WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A ceiling fan support system is provided which contains multiple, perimeter downrods connected between a ceiling fan housing and supporting structure attached to a ceiling. The perimeter rods may provide some or all of the supporting structure to suspend the ceiling fan housing. In order to accommodate sloped ceilings, the perimeter downrods may be made of adjustable length.

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