Disclosed is a precursor for a clip and a clip formed by the precursor. The clip is configured for mounting a furring channel to a load-bearing member and is a generally U-shaped member having a pair of sidewalls, each of which includes a pair of tabs projecting therefrom. The clip is arranged to receive the load-bearing member between its sidewalls, such that the tabs can be snap-fit under inwardly directed flanges of the furring channel. Also disclosed is a method of forming the clip from the precursor, by bending portions of the precursor to form the sidewalls of the clip, and a method for mounting a furring channel onto a load-bearing member using the clip.

A lighting system for a grid ceiling that includes a plurality of T-bar sections interconnected at an intersection region of the grid ceiling, and includes a lighting module and a connection module. The lighting module and connection module are constructed and arranged to be disposed proximate a first T-bar section of the plurality of T-bar sections and the intersection region of the grid ceiling, respectively. The lighting module has a first end and a second end and includes at least one low voltage light source electrically connected to a conductive surface of a substrate and a connector disposed on the conductive surface of the substrate proximate the first end. The connection module includes a substrate and a connector disposed on a conductive surface of the substrate, and is configured to electrically and mechanically couple to the second end of the lighting module to transfer power to or from the lighting module.

One embodiment provides a method and apparatus for suspending air conditioning duct works from a support structure comprising unistrut type support beams which apparatus includes a plurality of support brackets arranged and configured for being slidably interlockable with the interior of the unistrut beam members. The support brackets can be slid inside the interior of the support beam until adjacent a support beam which support beam can be connected to the support bracket. In like manner additional support brackets can be inserted into the interior of the support beam members to be adjustably located next to their respective support rod. In such manner multiple support rods can be used to support a frame member even where the support rods are not symmetrically located along the length of the support beam as the support bracket can be slid/moved inside the support beam until lining up with its respective support rod. Additionally, the entire support framework can be moved relative to the plurality of support rods by sliding the framework relative to the support brackets. In such manner the location of the supporting frame member can be changed without moving the support rods.

One embodiment provides a method and apparatus for suspending air conditioning duct works from a support structure comprising unistrut type support beams which apparatus includes a plurality of support brackets arranged and configured for being slidably interlockable with the interior of the unistrut beam members. The support brackets can be slid inside the interior of the support beam until adjacent a support beam which support beam can be connected to the support bracket. In like manner additional support brackets can be inserted into the interior of the support beam members to be adjustably located next to their respective support rod. In such manner multiple support rods can be used to support a frame member even where the support rods are not symmetrically located along the length of the support beam as the support bracket can be slid/moved inside the support beam until lining up with its respective support rod. Additionally, the entire support framework can be moved relative to the plurality of support rods by sliding the framework relative to the support brackets. In such manner the location of the supporting frame member can be changed without moving the support rods.

A fastener system is disclosed for use in securing an object to a channel beam such as UNISTRUT-type channel beam. The fastener system includes a spring nut installed in the channel beam and a spring nut clip removably secured to the spring nut. The spring nut clip inhibits rotation of the spring nut, particularly when a fastener is being removed from the spring nut.

The present disclosure provides a clip for securing a support channel in an acoustical ceiling mount and a building construction having a wall, flooring, or ceiling assembly that displays improved acoustic characteristics. The clip includes a body having a penetration-resistant base, a channel interface extending outwardly from a portion of the base configured to engage the support channel, and an opening in another portion of the base, a grommet engaged in the opening of the body, and an insert engaged in the grommet. The channel interface includes at least a first slot configured to receive a channel fastener to secure the support channel to the clip. The clip may be operatively coupled with a support channel and disposed in a building construction between the support channel and a finished interior element.

The disclosure relates to support members for ceiling systems, such as those that can be formed into an interconnected grid to be suspended from a ceiling and support ceiling tiles. One aspect of the disclosure is a linearly-extending support member for a ceiling tile. The support member has a cross-sectional shape that includes a substantially vertical central web with a top end and a bottom end; at least one flange extending substantially horizontally from the bottom end of the web, the flange having an upper surface and a lower surface; and a bulb extending from the top end of the web, the bulb having a first side and a second side with a cavity therebetween, the bulb having an upper portion and a lower portion adjacent the top end of the web, wherein the entire lower portion of the bulb is narrower than the upper portion of the bulb and wider than the central web, the bulb comprising a series of spaced apertures formed therein through both the first side and the second side of the bulb, each aperture being disposed at least partially in the lower portion of the bulb, each aperture having an upper portion and a lower portion, wherein the upper portion of the aperture is rounded.

A bracket for mounting panels to a carrier, the bracket comprising a base and two flanges extending away from the base, the base being located between the two flanges, each flange having an inwardly-facing surface and an outwardly-facing surface bounded by two side edges and a distal end, and wherein each flange comprises at least one outwardly protruding tab for engaging the carrier and thereby securing the bracket to the carrier, and wherein each flange further comprises a pair of slots for receiving a panel, each slot of said pair of slots extending from a different side edge of the flange at a location further away from the base than the outwardly protruding tab. A carrier and bracket assembly and a carrier, bracket and panel assembly are also provided.

This assembly solves the problem of hanging heavy implements from a drop ceiling by bypassing its load-bearing capacity. Separate from the drop ceiling track and hangar wires, the user installs an anchor into the structural ceiling, places a rod in the anchor, and attaches to the other end of the rod a track piece formed to fit around the ceiling track. The track piece has two prongs, each with a hole for a screw on the bottom, with the ceiling track passing through the space between the prongs. The user screws a plate or a track for ceiling lights to the bottom of each prong, then attaches the desired hanging implement to the plate or lighting track.

Disclosed herein is a modular suspended ceiling grid system that uses joining hubs to connect tee frame members into a load-bearing framework. The tee frame members have coupling structures on each end that attach to the joining hubs. The joining hubs also have central holes that allow a sprinkler system or other hardware to be installed without altering any of the grid system elements. A plurality of hangers adapted to engage a top rail of the tee frame members via either a snap fit or a sliding fit may be utilized to connect the ceiling grid system to the building structure.