Patent ID: 7584586
Filing Date: 2009-09-08
Classification: E04F,F16M

Abstract:
1. A method of installing a ceiling panel comprising the steps of: arranging at least two elongated members so that they extend obliquely, and in parallel relationship to one another, from a floor to a height underneath, but in close proximity to, a height at which a ceiling panel is to be installed; providing a panel supporting surface at the upper end of each of said elongated members; securing the elongated members to a previously erected structure at locations adjacent said height; sliding a ceiling panel to be installed upward along said elongated members, with a face of the panel in contact with said elongated members, and with the panel having upper and lower edges disposed horizontally; positioning said upper edge of the panel at a location adjacent said panel supporting surfaces; while said elongated members extend obliquely from said floor to said height underneath, but in close proximity to, a height at which the ceiling panel is to be installed, tilting the panel upward so that its lower edge moves away from said elongated members until the panel is horizontal and at said height at which it is to be installed; during, or following the tilting step, moving the panel so that said upper edge slides along said panel supporting surface to a final position; and securing the panel to an overhead support structure.