IP Library Granted Patent US 9,249,985
Granted Patent B2
US 9,249,985 · App. 13/737,197 · Granted Feb 2, 2016

Adjustable equipment mount assembly for an overhead support module

Inventors: Zareer Cursetjee (Happy Valley, OR); Kevin Schreiber (Happy Valley, OR); David L. Baugh (Newberg, OR)
Assignee: Nortek Air Solutions, LLC
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Patent No.
US 9,249,985
App. No.
13/737,197
Granted
Feb 2, 2016
Kind
B2
Abstract

An adjustable equipment mount assembly is configured to be adjustably secured within an overhead support module that is configured to be secured to a structure, such as a ceiling of an enclosed room. The overhead support module is configured to deliver air to the structure. The assembly may include an equipment mounting plate configured to connect to equipment, one or more first adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a first direction, and one or more second adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a second direction that differs from the first direction.

Claims (45)

1. An adjustable equipment mount assembly configured to be adjustably secured within an overhead support module that is configured to be secured to a structure and deliver air to the structure, the adjustable equipment mount assembly comprising:

an equipment mounting plate configured to connect to an equipment;

one or more first adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a first direction, the one or more first adjustable support members comprising a translatable member, a guide track and a fastener extendable through the translatable member; and

one or more second adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a second direction that differs from the first direction, wherein the translatable member is configured to slidably translate in the first direction relative to the guide track when the fastener is in a loosened position, and the fastener is tightened to lock the translatable member at a desired position in the first direction.

2. The adjustable equipment mount assembly of claim 1 , wherein the first direction is orthogonal to the second direction.

3. The adjustable equipment mount assembly of claim 1 , further comprising an extension member extending from the equipment mounting plate, wherein the extension member comprises a securing plate configured to securely mount to the equipment.

4. The adjustable equipment mount assembly of claim 3 , wherein the extension member is removably secured to the equipment mounting plate.

5. The adjustable equipment mount assembly of claim 3 , wherein a height of the extension member is configured to be adjusted.

6. The adjustable equipment mount assembly of claim 1 , further comprising one or more mounting beams connected to the equipment mounting plate and the one or more first adjustable support members.

7. The adjustable equipment mount assembly of claim 1 , wherein the translatable member of the one or more first adjustable support member comprises a securing wall integrally connected to a ledge, and wherein the fastener is configured to be adjustably retained within the ledge.

8. An overhead support module configured to modularly secure to a structure, the overhead support module comprising:

outer walls defining an air delivery chamber configured to deliver air to the structure;

guide rails inwardly extending into the chamber from one or more of the outer walls, the guide rails comprising guide tracks; and

an adjustable equipment mount assembly adjustably secured to internal portions of the outer walls within the chamber, the adjustable equipment mount assembly comprising:

an equipment mounting plate configured to connect to an equipment;

first adjustable support members adjustably secured to the guide tracks, wherein the first adjustable support members are configured to slidably translate with respect to the guide tracks to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted with respect to the overhead support module in a first direction, the first adjustable support members comprising a fastener configured to be adjustably retained within the first adjustable support members to secure the first adjustable support members to the guide tracks at a particular position in the first direction; and

second adjustable support members adjustably secured with respect to the equipment mounting plate, wherein the second adjustable support members are configured to be configured to be adjusted with respect to the equipment mounting plate to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted with respect to the overhead support module in a second direction that differs from the first direction.

9. The overhead support module of claim 8 , wherein the first direction is orthogonal to the second direction.

10. The overhead support module of claim 8 , further comprising an extension member extending from the equipment mounting plate, wherein the extension member comprises a securing plate configured to securely mount to the equipment.

11. The overhead support module of claim 10 , wherein the extension member is removably secured to the equipment mounting plate.

12. The overhead support module of claim 10 , wherein a height of the extension member is configured to be adjusted.

13. The overhead support module of claim 8 , wherein the adjustable equipment mount assembly further comprises one or more mounting beams connected to the equipment mounting plate and the first adjustable support members.

14. The overhead support module of claim 8 , wherein the first adjustable support members comprises a securing wall integrally connected to a ledge, and wherein the fastener is configured to be adjustably retained within the ledge.

15. An adjustable equipment mount assembly configured to be adjustably secured within an overhead support module that is configured to be secured to a structure, wherein the overhead support module is configured to deliver air to the structure, the adjustable equipment mount assembly comprising:

an equipment mounting plate configured to connect to an equipment;

an extension member extending from the equipment mounting plate, wherein the extension member comprises a securing plate configured to securely mount to the equipment;

one or more first adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a first direction; and

one or more second adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a second direction that differs from the first direction.

16. The adjustable equipment mount assembly of claim 15 , wherein the extension member is removably secured to the equipment mounting plate.

17. The adjustable equipment mount assembly of claim 15 , wherein a height of the extension member is configured to be adjusted.

18. An adjustable equipment mount assembly configured to be adjustably secured within an overhead support module that is configured to be secured to a structure, wherein the overhead support module is configured to deliver air to the structure, the adjustable equipment mount assembly comprising:

an equipment mounting plate configured to connect to an equipment;

one or more first adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a first direction;

one or more second adjustable support members configured to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted between different positions with respect to the overhead support module in a second direction that differs from the first direction; and

one or more mounting beams connected to the equipment mounting plate and the one or more first adjustable support members.

19. An overhead support module configured to modularly secure to a structure, the overhead support module comprising:

outer walls defining an air delivery chamber configured to deliver air to the structure;

guide rails inwardly extending into the chamber from one or more of the outer walls; and

an adjustable equipment mount assembly adjustably secured to internal portions of the outer walls within the chamber, the adjustable equipment mount assembly comprising:

an equipment mounting plate configured to connect to an equipment;

an extension member extending from the equipment mounting plate, the extension member comprising a securing plate configured to securely mount to the equipment

first adjustable support members adjustably secured to the guide rails, wherein the first adjustable support members are configured to be adjusted with respect to the guide rails to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted with respect to the overhead support module in a first direction; and

second adjustable support members adjustably secured with respect to the equipment mounting plate, wherein the second adjustable support members are configured to be configured to be adjusted with respect to the equipment mounting plate to allow the equipment mounting plate to be adjusted with respect to the overhead support module in a second direction that differs from the first direction.

20. The overhead support module of claim 19 , wherein the extension member is removably secured to the equipment mounting plate.

21. The overhead support module of claim 19 , wherein a height of the extension member is configured to be adjusted.

Assignments (8)
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 22, 2021
From: BROAN-NUTONE LLC; NORTEK AIR SOLUTIONS, LLC; NORTEK GLOBAL HVAC, LLC; THERMA-STOR LLC; ADDISON HVAC LLC; NOVELAIRE TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.; ROBERTS-GORDON LLC; STERIL-AIRE LLC; UNITED COOLAIR LLC; AIRXCHANGE, INC.
To: GOLDMAN SACHS BANK USA, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 056647/0868 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jun 22, 2021
From: BROAN-NUTONE LLC; NORTEK AIR SOLUTIONS, LLC; NORTEK GLOBAL HVAC, LLC; THERMA-STOR LLC; ADDISON HVAC LLC; NOVELAIRE TECHNOLOGIES, L.L.C.; ROBERTS-GORDON LLC; STERIL-AIRE LLC; UNITED COOLAIR LLC; AIRXCHANGE, INC.
To: U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 056650/0303 →
NOTICE OF RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN PATENTS Recorded Jan 11, 2017
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: NORTEK, INC.; BARCOM ASIA HOLDINGS, LLC; BARCOM CHINA HOLDINGS, LLC; BNSS LP, INC.; BNSS GP, INC.; BROAN-NUTONE LLC; BROAN-NUTONE STORAGE SOLUTIONS LP; CES GROUP, LLC (SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HUNTAIR, INC.); CES INTERNATIONAL LTD.; CORE BRANDS, LLC; ERGOTRON, INC.; GEFEN, LLC; GTO ACCESS SYSTEMS, LLC (F/K/A GATES THAT OPEN, LLC); HUNTAIR MIDDLE EAST HOLDINGS, INC.; LINEAR LLC; MAGENTA RESEARCH LTD.; NORTEK INTERNATIONAL, INC.; NORDYNE INTERNATIONAL, INC.; NORDYNE LLC; OPERATOR SPECIALTY COMPANY, INC.; PACIFIC ZEPHYR RANGE HOOD, INC.; REZNOR LLC; TV ONE BROADCAST SALES CORPORATION; ZEPHYR VENTILATION, LLC
Reel/Frame 041346/0048 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Mar 5, 2015
From: CES GROUP, LLC
To: NORTEK AIR SOLUTIONS, LLC
Reel/Frame 035132/0952 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT THE NAME OF CONVEYING PARTY PREVIOUSLY RECORDED ON REEL 033211 FRAME 0629. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE MERGER. Recorded Jul 29, 2014
From: HUNTAIR, INC.
To: CES GROUP, LLC
Reel/Frame 033492/0449 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 13, 2014
From: LINEAR LLC; GTO ACCESS SYSTEMS, LLC (F/K/A GATES THAT OPEN, LLC); BROAN-NUTONE LLC; CORE BRANDS, LLC; ERGOTRON, INC.; CES GROUP, LLC (SUCCESSOR BY MERGER TO HUNTAIR, INC.); TV ONE BROADCAST SALES CORPORATION; NORDYNE LLC; CES GROUP, LLC; REZNOR LLC
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS COLLATERAL AGENT
Reel/Frame 032891/0753 →
MERGER Recorded Feb 14, 2014
From: HUNLAIR INC.
To: CES GROUP, LLC
Reel/Frame 033211/0629 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jan 9, 2013
From: CURSETJEE, ZAREER; SCHREIBER, KEVIN; BAUGH, DAVID L.
To: HUNTAIR, INC.
Reel/Frame 029594/0829 →
Continuity (1)
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