MODULAR FIXTURE SYSTEM
A device comprising a mounting portion, said mounting portion having a substantially flat surface and a receiver portion, said receiver portion integrally formed with said mounting portion and having a predetermined height and depth. The device includes at least one magnet disposed on said receiver portion such that a fixture having a portion of substantially equal height and depth as the receiver portion, said fixture comprised of at least a portion of ferromagnetic material may be inserted and held securely in place by the receiver. Some embodiments include a fastening means on the mounting portion. The fixture may be a luminaire.
1 . A device comprising:
a mounting portion, said mounting portion having a substantially flat surface;
a receiver portion, said receiver portion integrally formed with said mounting portion and having a predetermined height and depth;
at least one magnet disposed on said receiver portion;
a fixture, said fixture having a portion of substantially equal height and depth as the receiver portion, said fixture comprised of at least a portion of ferromagnetic material.
2 . The device of claim 1 wherein the mounting portion include at least one fastener.
3 . The device of claim 1 wherein the mounting portion include at least one through hole.
4 . The device of claim 1 wherein the fixture is a luminaire.
5 . A method comprising:
attaching a fixture support to a surface, said fixture support including a receiver portion, said receiver portion having a predetermined height and depth, and
inserting a fixture into the receiver portion, said fixture having a portion substantially the same height and depth as the receiver portion.
6 . The method of claim 5 wherein the fixture is a luminaire.