C-connect fastener for a ceiling fan blade
US9482242B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 3, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 29, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04D29/34
- WIPO fieldEngines, pumps, turbines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
C-connect fasteners (24) are provided for securing ceiling fan blades (26) to mounting brackets (20). Protuberant members (32) extend from the mounting brackets (20), and have heads (72) and shanks (74) which fit through apertures (62) in the ceiling fan blades (26). The C-connect fasteners (24) have an upper surface (36), a lower surface (38), and a peripheral edge (40) extending between the upper and lower surfaces (36, 38). An C-shaped opening (46) is formed in the peripheral edge (40) for sliding around the shank (74) and wedging the C-connect fastener (24) between the head (72) of the protuberant member (32) and the upper surface of ceiling fan blade (26). Resilient tabs (52) are spaced about the peripheral edge (40) the C-connect fastener (24) and press the upper surface (36) of the C-connect fastener (24) into the head (72) of the protuberant member (32).
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