Acuity Brands. has been granted a patent for a light fixture mount featuring a base, housing, sled, and a rotatable latch. The design allows for secure component support and access to the compartment, with the latch enabling easy locking and unlocking of the sled within the housing. GlobalData’s report on Acuity Brands gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Light fixture mount with secure sled and access features
Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Credit: Acuity Brands Inc
The patent US12055286B1 describes a light fixture mount designed to securely hold a light engine within a housing. The mount features a base with an opening, a housing that defines a compartment with an access opening, and a sled that fits partially within the compartment. The sled includes a base for supporting components of the light engine and a faceplate that covers the access opening when the sled is in place. A key component of this design is a latch that is rotatably coupled to the housing, allowing it to switch between locked and unlocked configurations. In the locked position, the latch secures the sled to the housing, ensuring stability and safety.
Further details of the latch mechanism include a downwardly extending lip that partially encircles the latch body, which overlaps with the sled's faceplate when locked. The latch also features a ridge that interacts with a projection on the faceplate, enhancing the security of the connection. The design allows for easy access to the compartment through the access opening, and a door can be included to cover this opening selectively. The housing dimensions are specified to facilitate installation, particularly in ceiling applications, making this light fixture mount a versatile solution for various lighting needs.
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