Patent ID: 6146191
Filing Date: 2000-11-14
Classification: F04D,H01R,H02G,Y10T

Abstract:
A ceiling fan having a quick connect device, the device comprising:a first plate attachable to an electrical junction box and containing a first electrical contact; anda second plate attachable to a fan and containing a second electrical contact;the first plate rotatably coupled to the second plate;wherein the first electrical contact is an electrical contact strip generally in a plane of a face of the first plate adjacent to the second plate and the second electrical contact is an electrical contact strip generally in a plane of a face of the second plate adjacent to the first plate;wherein the second plate comprises a key, the key including a stem extending from the face and an oval head attached to the stem and the first plate comprises an opening having a shaped corresponding to the head to rotatably couple the first plate to the second plate.