Patent ID: 8740158
Filing Date: 2014-06-03
Classification: A62C,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An adaptor configured to receive a support assembly for mounting a flexible fire sprinkler fitting in a ceiling support structure, the ceiling support structure including parallel, spaced beams, the adaptor comprising; first and second long sides configured to be secured to each beam of an adjacent pair of beams, and first and second short sides configured to be secured to the support assembly, one end of each long side being joined by the first short side, and an opposed end of each long side being joined by the second short side such that the first and second long sides are parallel to each other and perpendicular to the first and second short sides, each short side having an L cross-sectional shape defined by a short side base portion, and a short side upright portion extending in a direction generally normal to the short side base portion, the one end and opposed end of each long side being supported on the short side base portion; wherein the first and second long sides each have a long side base portion and a long side upright portion extending generally normal to the long side base portion; and wherein respective free edges of the first and second long side base portions are oriented outwardly with respect to a center of the adapter such that the respective upright portions of the first and second long sides are disposed inward relative to ends of the short sides.