Patent ID: 6863499
Filing Date: 2005-03-08
Classification: F04D

Abstract:
1. A quick connect blade iron system for a ceiling fan having an electric motor, the blade iron system comprising: a blade iron having a blade mounting portion, and a motor mounting portion opposite said blade mounting portion, said motor mounting portion having a vertical portion extending to a horizontal portion, a pair of channels each having an enlarged portion extending through said vertical portion and a narrow portion extending into said horizontal portion, and a releasable stop; a pair of posts coupled to the motor, each said post having a stem portion and a head portion; and spring biasing means for biasably coupling the blade iron to said pair of posts, whereby the blade iron is moved in one direction to allow the posts to be slid through the channels while the spring biasing means provides a tight fit between the posts and the mounting portion, and whereby the stop prevents the movement of the mounting portion in an opposite direction.