Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e. – impellers) – Support mounting – carrier or fairing structure
Patent
1998-01-07
2000-01-25
Look, Edward K.
Fluid reaction surfaces (i.e., impellers)
Support mounting, carrier or fairing structure
416 5, 416246, 41742315, F01D 2500
Patent
active
060171901
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus for detachable connection of a ceiling fan motor housing to a ceiling mounting assembly. The ceiling fan downrod provides a standardized elongated tube that is connectable to a multitude of ceiling fan housings and assemblies, and provides a universal ground wire connection through a plurality of holes for electrical grounding of the apparatus. The downrod is an elongated tube with a hollow center, having a plurality of pairs of holes near each end of the downrod. Each open end of the downrod has a plurality of threads on the exterior surface of each end, the threads providing one connecting method to attach one end of the downrod to a ceiling mounting assembly, and the second end of the downrod to a motor housing of the ceiling fan. The downrod provides numerous options for connecting the downrod to ceiling fan assemblies, and provides versatility for attachment of electrical ground wires through the plurality of holes in the downrod.
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Look Edward K.
Prime Home Impressions, LLC
Shanley Matthew T.
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