Patent ID: 7028963
Filing Date: 2006-04-18
Classification: F04D

Abstract:
1. An apparatus for securing a ceiling fan canopy to a ceiling fan, the apparatus comprising: a mounting bracket having a support member and at least two mounting tabs, said mounting tabs spaced apart around said support member and having apertures for securing said mounting bracket to a ceiling support member; a down rod having an upper end and a lower end, wherein said upper end is secured to said support member of said mounting bracket and said lower end is adapted to be secured to a motor of the ceiling fan; a canopy having a hollow body with a lower portion and a rim portion, said hollow body adapted for enclosing said mounting bracket, said lower portion being adapted for receiving said down rod, and said rim portion adapted for fitting adjacent to said mounting bracket; said mounting tabs of said mounting bracket have end face portions into which at least one recess is formed for receiving said at least one magnet, such that said canopy is magnetically secured to said mounting bracket when said rim portion of said canopy is disposed adjacent to said end face portions; at least one magnet secured to said mounting bracket; and wherein at least part of said rim portion of said canopy is formed of ferrous materials, such that said at least one magnet is disposed relative to said mounting bracket to magnetically secure said canopy in position around said mounting bracket.