CEILING SUSPENSION BRACKET

A bracket (1) for holding a suspended ceiling has a first end (2) for anchoring the bracket (1) to a beam or the like of a building structure and a second end (3) to which a mounting profile is attachable on which a building panel is mountable. The bracket (1) has a rectangular and flat part (4) that in use is horizontally arranged between the first and second ends (2, 3). The length (L) of the flat part (4) between the first and second ends (2, 3) is at least 1.5 times as long as the width (W) of the flat part (4).

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a bracket for holding a suspended ceiling, wherein said bracket has a first end for anchoring the bracket to a beam or the like of a building structure, and a second end to which a mounting profile is attachable on which a building panel is mountable. The bracket has a rectangular and flat part that in use is horizontally arranged between the first and second ends.

BACKGROUND

There are various suspension solutions for ceilings available. A suspended ceiling is a secondary ceiling, hung below the main (structural) ceiling. It may also be referred to as a drop ceiling, T-bar ceiling, false ceiling, dropped ceiling, grid ceiling, drop in ceiling, drop out ceiling, or ceiling tiles and is a staple of modern construction and architecture in both residential and commercial applications. For the sake of facilitating understanding, this type of ceiling will be referred to as “suspended ceiling” throughout the disclosure.

Suspended ceilings and ceiling tiles were being used in Japan for aesthetic reasons as early as the fourteenth century. These could be made with simple planks or coffered. Blackfriars Theater in London, England, built in 1596, had suspended ceilings to aid acoustics.

Many systems for suspended ceilings are directed to be used for ceilings with sound absorbing boards. The suspension assemblies varies from bolts to brackets. More advanced types are available, for instance, comprising springs etc. to achieve acoustic benefits.

SUMMARY

It is an object of the present invention to provide an alternative bracket for a suspended ceiling. This object is achieved with a bracket as defined in the appended claims.

According to a first aspect of the present disclosure a bracket for holding a suspended ceiling that has a first end for anchoring the bracket to a beam or the like of a building structure and a second end to which a mounting profile is attachable on which a building panel is mountable. The bracket has a rectangular and flat part that in use is horizontally arranged between the first and second ends. The length of the flat part between the first and second ends is at least 1.5 times as long as the width of the flat part.

Surprisingly, the dimensions described above as relates to the bracket for a suspended ceiling have shown to improve the noise reduction.

According to a preferred aspect of the present disclosure, the length of the flat part is between 30 and 70 times the thickness of the flat part. Even more preferred is when the length of the flat part is between 40 and 50 times the thickness of the flat part.

According to another aspect of the present disclosure the second end of the bracket has the same width as the flat part and perpendicular to the plane of the flat part pointing downwards in use.

According to a further aspect of the present disclosure the first end of the bracket has a connector part arranged between the first end and an anchor part. The connector part has the same width as the flat part and perpendicular to the plane of the flat part pointing upwards in use.

According to yet another aspect of the present disclosure the anchor part is a flat rectangular part, the length of the anchor part being greater than the width of the connector part, wherein the plane of the anchor part is parallel with the plane of the flat part. The connector part is arranged centrally on one of the long sides of the anchor part, wherein the anchor part further comprising attachment means.

According to yet a further aspect of the present disclosure the attachment means are holes for screws arranged at each end of the anchor part. Thus, the bracket is easily fastened to the building structure and a beam or similar elongate carrier could be attached to the bracket without the need of switching positions upon installation.

According to a preferred aspect of the present disclosure the length of the flat part between the first and second ends is shorter than 2.5 times the width of the flat part. Even more preferred is when the length of the flat part between the first and second ends is longer than 1.6 times the width of the flat part and shorter than 1.8 times the width of the flat part.

For facilitating the production the bracket is made of a single piece of bent metal sheet.

With reference toFIGS.1-4, a bracket1for holding a suspended ceiling is shown. The bracket1has a first end2for anchoring the bracket1to a beam or the like of a building structure and a second end3to which a mounting profile is attachable on which a building panel is mountable. The bracket1has a rectangular and flat part4horizontally arranged between the first and second ends2,3.

The length L of the flat part4between the first and second ends2,3is in the shown embodiment 1.7 times as long as the width W of the flat part4.

The length L of the flat part4is about 45 times the thickness T of the flat part4.

As further can be seen in the figures, the second end3of the bracket1has the same width W as the flat part4and perpendicular to the plane of the flat part4, the second end3pointing downwards.

Also, the first end2of the bracket1has a connector part5is connected to an anchor part6. The connector part5has the same width W as the flat part3and perpendicular to the plane of the flat part3, the connector part5pointing upwards.

The anchor part6is a flat rectangular part and the length AL of the anchor part6is twice the width W of the connector part5. The plane of the anchor part6is parallel with the plane of the flat part3. The connector part3is arranged centrally on one of the long sides of the anchor part6. The anchor part6comprises attachment means7in the forms of apertures/holes at the ends of the anchor part (6) and outside the connector part when seen from above, seeFIG.3. As a result, this allows for easy access when for instance screwing the bracket1to a building structure.

Further holes8are provided on the second end3of the bracket1for allowing a mounting profile to be attached on which a building panel is mountable. Looking atFIG.2, the mounting profile could be fastened on the left side of the bracket1such that the screws are inserted from the right side of the second end3. Alternatively, the mounting profile could be fastened on the right side of the bracket1such that the screws are inserted from the left side of the second end3.

Also, the bracket1is made of a single piece of bent metal sheet. For facilitating the bending of the metal sheet, smaller apertures could be cut out on the edges of the metal sheet where the folds are to be made.

It is to be understood that the present invention is not limited to the embodiments described above and illustrated in the drawings; rather, the skilled person will recognize that many changes and modifications may be made within the scope of the appended claims. For example, the length L of the flat part4could be between 30 and 70 times the thickness T of the flat part4.