Snap-in and lock baffle
US7587059B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 18, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04R5/02
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A baffle assembly fastening system and mounting frame assembly that can be installed and secured without the use of tools. A baffle assembly frame defining an opening to receive a fixture and having an exposed first surface. A fastener is rotationally coupled to the baffle frame. The fastener extends from the exposed first surface to secure the baffle assembly to a recessed mounting frame, wherein the fastener can be manually rotated from a disengaged position to an engaged position in less ring is coupled to the baffle assembly and has a plurality of aligning posts that serve to align the baffle assembly as it is inserted into a recessed mounting frame.
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