Assembly for supporting ceiling panels and ceiling system incorporating the same
US9187897B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Grant date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B9/225
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A ceiling system comprising: a grid support comprising a plurality of struts, each of the struts comprising a flange portion and a web portion, the flange portion having an upper surface and a lower surface. A ceiling panel is mounted to the grid support by a plurality of connection assemblies. The connection assemblies comprise a mounting bracket assembly, a resilient element coupled to the mounting bracket, and a saddle bracket. The saddle bracket is coupled to one of the struts. The resilient element detachably couples to the saddle bracket and biases a mounting bracket so that there is vertical and horizontal registration between the ceiling panel and the grid support.
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