Patent ID: 9685054
Date: 2017-06-20
CPC Classifications: F21S,G08B

Claim:
1. A mounting bracket for supporting a detachable device, comprising: a base adapted to be coupled to a main power source; a mounting assembly disposed on the base for coupling the base to a surface; an attachment assembly on the base adapted to selectively attach the detachable device to the exterior of the base, the attachment assembly having a circular recess, a connector adapted to be in electrical communication with the detachable device, and at least one mount tab adapted to mate with corresponding mount tab on the detachable device; the detachable device comprising a sensing detector; at least one light source disposed on the base and being separate from the detachable device, wherein the at least one light source comprises at least one directional indicia indicating at least one predetermined direction; an alternative power source coupled to the base, the alternative power source providing power upon failure of the main power source; and a control unit, the control unit being operatively coupled to the detachable device through the connector thereby facilitating generation of control signals based on sensed environmental conditions, the control unit controlling power distribution between at least the main power source and the alternative power source.