Mounting assembly with automatic activation for alarm units
US9091388B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T29/49963
- WIPO fieldControl
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A mounting assembly and method for installing an alarm unit are provided. The mounting assembly includes a backplate having a front face and one or more keys extending from the front face, with the backplate being configured to be secured to a wall. The mounting assembly also includes a receptacle including one or more triggers electrically connected to a power source of the alarm unit, and defining one or more hanger recesses. The receptacle is configured to receive the one or more keys of the backplate in the one or more hanger recesses such that the one or more triggers are actuated by engagement with the one or more keys and relative movement between the backplate and the receptacle. The receptacle is physically secured to the backplate via engagement with the one or more keys.
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