Patent ID: 7540461
Filing Date: 2009-06-02
Classification: F04D,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A down-rod ceiling fan anchoring bracket and fan canopy assembly comprising: (i) a fan anchoring bracket comprising a hook-up means, a stationary lock-up means and a stationary locking device canopy engaging flange, wherein said stationary lock-up means comprises a locking plate mounted on the anchoring bracket and a pin protruding therefrom through a L-shaped resilient C-wire; whereby a spring biasing action exerted by the lock-up means is achieved by said L-shaped resilient C-wire cooperatively urging said pin against a corresponding hole on the fan canopy and wherein said pin engages a hole in the said stationary locking device canopy engaging flange; (ii) said hook-up means and lock-up means are mountably attached to the fan anchoring bracket and said lock-up means capable of exerting spring biasing action to lock said fan canopy in a secure position; and (iii) the fan canopy equipped with corresponding means to engage the hook-up means.