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EDGELIT MULTIFUNCTIONAL LIGHTING ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN A SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM
20220372752 · 2022-11-24 · ·

An edgelit multifunctional lighting assembly is configured as a cross tee within a suspended ceiling system and supports at least one ceiling panel and is configurable to produce symmetric and asymmetric targeted light distributions for narrow and wide angle illumination applications.

Cross runner connector and cross runner connector arrangement for a suspended ceiling system
11261601 · 2022-03-01 · ·

A cross runner connector for a suspended ceiling system (1) comprising a main runner (10) being provided with an opening (11) for reception of the cross runner connector and having a circumference defining an opening notch (12); and a cross runner (30), the cross runner connector comprising a guiding lip (41) and a locking lip (42) separated by a slit (43) and extending in the longitudinal direction (P2) of the cross runner connector, the guiding lip (41) having a guide edge portion (44) provided with a guide lip notch (45) and a distal guide tip (46) being offset in a first lateral direction (P3) such that the cross runner connector is laterally displaceable in the first lateral direction (P3) in response to insertion of the cross runner connector into the opening (11) of the main runner (10) with the guide edge portion (44) positioned in the opening notch (12) of the opening (11), and the locking lip (42) having a locking protrusion (48) protruding in the first lateral direction (P3). The invention further relates to a cross runner connector arrangement comprising the cross runner connector and a main runner.

Strut with non-structural infill

An elongated structural ceiling grid member including an open-ended upper portion, an open-ended lower portion, and first and second flanges. The open-ended upper section is formed by a floor and a first set of second parallel and spaced sidewalls extending from and substantially perpendicular to the floor. The open-ended upper portion has an opening opposite the floor and defined by the first and second parallel and spaced sidewalls. The open-ended lower portion is formed by a ceiling and a second set of parallel and spaced sidewalls that extend from and are substantially perpendicular to the ceiling. The open-ended lower portion has a second opening opposite the ceiling and defined by the third and fourth parallel and spaced sidewalls. The first flange is attached to and extends perpendicular to the third parallel and spaced sidewall and the second flange is attached to and extends perpendicular to the fourth parallel and spaced sidewall.

BRACKET ASSEMBLY FOR FIRE SPRINKLER SUPPORT ASSEMBLY
20210381625 · 2021-12-09 ·

A bracket assembly includes an inner plate defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end; an outer plate defining a first end and a second end opposite the first end, the outer plate substantially parallel with the inner plate; a first member extending from the second end of the inner plate, the first member defining a first free end distal to the inner plate; and a second member extending from the second end of the outer plate, the second member defining a second free end distal to the outer plate; wherein at least one of the first free end and the second free end is angled away from the other of the first free end and the second free end, such that a distance between the first member and the second member increases towards the first and second free ends.

CEILING SYSTEM
20220162855 · 2022-05-26 ·

A grid mounting system for a suspended ceiling system in one embodiment includes a support structure and a mounting bracket coupled to the support structure. An elongated first grid member is pivotably coupled to the mounting bracket about a pivot axis defined by a pivot member. The first grid member is movable about the pivot axis in a plurality of angular mounting positions. In one embodiment, the grid mounting system further includes a second grid member which may be pivotably or fixedly coupled to the mounting bracket. The support structure may be a wall or perimeter trim bracket attached to the wall in some installations.

Ceiling system having a plurality of different panels

A ceiling system is provided for use in a building space having a plurality of walls. The ceiling system includes a grid system that extends to at least two of the plurality of walls and separates the building space into an occupiable space below the grid system and a plenum space above the grid system; and a plurality of ceiling tiles that are supported by the grid system and, with the grid system, create a barrier between the occupiable space and the plenum space, the plurality of ceiling tiles including three different polygonal non-rectangular ceiling tiles.

CEILING TILE CONTROL AND GRID SUPPORT CLIP

A clip for use with a runner of a drop ceiling including a first half with a first support section comprising a first fastener aperture and a first support aperture, a first control section configured to contact the adjacent first ceiling tile, and a first retaining section below the first section comprising a first retaining tab configured to impede the travel of a first side of a bulb. The clip further includes a second half with a second support section comprising a second fastener aperture and a second support aperture, a second control section configured to contact the adjacent second ceiling tile, a second retaining section comprising a second retaining tab configured to grip a second side of the bulb, the second side opposite the first side, a fastener to couple the first half to the second half, a support element to couple the clip to an external support.

Ceiling grid system
11718988 · 2023-08-08 ·

A ceiling grid system as part of a suspended ceiling having a plurality of ceiling panels includes main runners and cross-runners oriented transverse to each other and forming a two-dimensional array having openings, each opening defining a position within the suspended ceiling in which a ceiling panel is disposed, the main runners and the cross-runners being configured to attach to each other and to be fixed in the horizontal plane in the physical space, each one of a plurality of panel support members is connected with a main runner or a cross-runner and is configured to support one of the ceiling panels, each panel support member is movable in a rotatable manner with respect to the main runner or the cross-runner to facilitate the installation or removal of one of the ceiling panel with respect to its predetermined position within the suspended ceiling.

Ceiling system
11761205 · 2023-09-19 · ·

A grid mounting system for a suspended ceiling system in one embodiment includes a support structure and a mounting bracket coupled to the support structure. An elongated first grid member is pivotably coupled to the mounting bracket about a pivot axis defined by a pivot member. The first grid member is movable about the pivot axis in a plurality of angular mounting positions. In one embodiment, the grid mounting system further includes a second grid member which may be pivotably or fixedly coupled to the mounting bracket. The support structure may be a wall or perimeter trim bracket attached to the wall in some installations.

SUSPENDED CEILING LIGHT WITH INTEGRATED CROSS-TEES
20210348730 · 2021-11-11 ·

In a suspended ceiling a housing is provided including a light located within an interior chamber having a lower opening. The housing includes lateral sides with slots therein which can receive fasteners coupled to ends of other T-bars. Ends of the housing can include fasteners, such as tabs or clips, which attach ends of the housing to adjacent supports, such as other T-bars within the suspended ceiling. In one embodiment, the housing has a constant cross-sectional form. The cross-sectional form can include lateral sides defined by lateral cross-tees with a vertical spine and lateral rest shelf upon which an edge of the ceiling tile can be supported. A central cross-tee can optionally be provided extending down from upper portions of the housing and between diagonal spans on upper lateral portions of the housing. One or more diffusers span the lower opening of the housing.