Fixture support system and method
A fixture having a cylindrical body, said body having an internal cavity extending from a first end to a second end, and said body having an exterior threaded portion, a flange affixed to the first end of the body, a portion of said flange extending past the circumference of the cylindrical body, said flange formed for receiving an electrical component, and a fastener complementary to the threaded portion, wherein the fastener and the flange are operable to secure the cylindrical body to a structure. An electrical component such as a luminaire, a switch or an electrical receptacle may be mounted into the flange portion of the fixture. A retainer may also be employed to distribute the load on the cylindrical body when positioned over the body and secured by the fastener.
1. A device comprising:
a cylindrical body, said body having an internal cavity extending from a first end to a second end, and said body having an exterior threaded portion;
a flange affixed to the first end of the body, a portion of said flange extending past the circumference of the cylindrical body, said flange formed for receiving a substantially square hollow support arm, said hollow support arm supporting a luminaire,
a plurality of threaded though-holes for receiving set screws, said set screws operative to secure the support arm in the internal cavity of the cylindrical body, and
a fastener complementary to the threaded portion, said fastener having a threaded through-hole for receiving a set screw, said set screw operative to secure the fastener to the body,
wherein the fastener and the flange are operable to secure the cylindrical body to a structure.
2. The device of claim 1 further including an annular retainer.
3. The device of claim 2 wherein the retainer is operable to distribute the load on the cylindrical body when positioned over the body and secured by the fastener.
4. The device of claim 1 wherein the fastener is a hex nut.
5. The device of claim 1 wherein the fastener is either a knurled nut or box nut.
6. The device of claim 1 wherein the structure is a desk or a table.
7. The device of claim 1 further including:
a conduit connector, said conduit connector coupled to said body.
8. A device comprising:
a cylindrical body, said body having an internal cavity extending from a first end to a second end, and said body having an exterior threaded portion;
a flange affixed to the first end of the body, a portion of said flange extending past the circumference of the cylindrical body, said flange formed for receiving a substantially rectangular hollow support arm, said hollow support arm supporting a luminaire,
a plurality of threaded though-holes for receiving set screws, said set screws operative to secure the support arm in the internal cavity of the cylindrical body, and
a fastener complementary to the threaded portion, said fastener having a threaded through-hole for receiving a set screw, said set screw operative to secure the fastener to the body,
wherein the fastener and the flange are operable to secure the cylindrical body to a structure.
9. The device of claim 8 further including an annular retainer.
10. The device of claim 8 wherein the retainer is operable to distribute the load on the cylindrical body when positioned over the body and secured by the fastener.
11. The device of claim 8 wherein the fastener is a hex nut.
12. The device of claim 8 wherein the fastener is either a knurled nut or box nut.
13. The device of claim 8 wherein the structure is a desk or a table.