Patent ID: 8272615
Filing Date: 2012-09-25
Classification: A62C,E04B,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A hub assembly configured to support a flexible fire sprinkler fitting within a ceiling, the ceiling comprising a ceiling support structure, the hub assembly comprising: a primary support configured to be mechanically coupled to the ceiling support structure and including a first plate, and a second plate extending generally parallel to and being spaced apart from the first plate, the primary support further comprising a primary base which extends between the first plate base edge and the second plate base edge; a secondary support including a third plate, and a fourth plate extending generally parallel to and being spaced apart from the third plate, the secondary support further comprising a secondary base which extends between the third plate base edge and the fourth plate base edge; the secondary support being rotatably connected to the primary support so as to rotate between an open position and a closed position about a first axis, the first axis being generally perpendicular to the first plate and intersecting the first plate between one first plate lateral side edge and the first plate cut out, a locking mechanism configured to detachably secure the primary support to the secondary support and including when the hub assembly is closed by positioning the key within the catch opening, the cut outs of the primary support cooperate together with the cut outs of the secondary support to define a hub opening configured to receive the fitting.