Patent ID: 6116559
Filing Date: 2000-09-12
Classification: F04D

Abstract:
An apparatus for connecting a downrod having a size to a mounting assembly and a motor housing of a fan, the mounting assembly and the motor housing each adapted to receive a differently sized downrod, the apparatus comprising:a pair of adapters, each of said adapters comprising:a first end adapted to engage a respective end of the differently-sized downrod, said first end having an inside and outside diameter;a second end adapted to engage one of the mounting assembly and the motor housing, said second end having a diameter;a hollow interior extending between said first and second ends; andsecuring means for connecting said first end to said differently-sized downrod;wherein said second end of at least one of said pair of adapters has an outer circumference with threads thereon for engaging corresponding threads on one of the mounting assembly and the motor housing; andwherein said second end of said at least one of said pair of adapters further comprises aligned apertures on opposite sides of said second end, said aligned apertures in communication with said hollow interior and adapted to align with apertures in said motor housing;wherein said adapters are adapted for tandem use to connect a first end of said differently-sized downrod to said motor housing and a second end of said differently-sized downrod to said mounting assembly.