Light fixture bracket and light fixture assembly
A bracket for use with a recessed light fixture includes a side wall. A first bendable tab is positioned in the side wall. A second bendable tab is positioned in the side wall, the second tab being offset from the first tab. A retainer extends from the side wall.
1. A bracket for use with a recessed light fixture comprising:
a side wall bounding an interior portion;
a first bendable tab positioned in the side wall;
a second bendable tab positioned in the side wall, the second tab being offset from the first tab and positioned above the first bendable tab; and
a retainer extending from the side wall,
wherein the first bendable tab and the second bendable tab are bendable outwardly from the side wall away from the interior portion to a position configured to engage the top surface of a support extending perpendicular to the side wall.
2. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein a slot extends through the first bendable tab.
3. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the side wall has a cylindrical configuration.
4. The bracket of claim 1 , the side wall is one of a plurality of side walls arranged in a rectilinear configuration.
5. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein a bottom flange extends from the side wall.
6. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the first and second tabs are bendable by hand.
7. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the retainer include a first prong and a second prong.
8. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the retainer is formed integrally with the bracket.
9. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the retainer is connected to the bracket by a fastener.
10. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the retainer extends at an angle towards a central region of the bracket.
11. The bracket of claim 1 , wherein the first and second tabs are bendable to be perpendicular to the side wall.
12. A lighting assembly comprising:
a bracket having a side wall bounding an interior portion, a first bendable tab positioned in the side wall, a second bendable tab positioned in the side wall, the second tab being offset from the first tab and positioned above the first tab, and a retainer extending from the side wall; and
a light fixture connected to the bracket,
wherein the first bendable tab and the second bendable tab are bendable outwardly from the side wall away from the interior portion to a position configured to engage the top surface of a support extending perpendicular to the side wall.
13. The lighting assembly of claim 12 , wherein one of the first tab or the second tab contacts an upper surface of the support.
14. The lighting assembly of claim 12 , wherein the light fixture is a downlight fixture.
15. The lighting assembly of claim 12 , wherein the light fixture is a wall wash fixture.
16. The lighting assembly of claim 12 , wherein the light fixture is an adjustable fixture.
17. The lighting assembly of claim 12 , wherein the light fixture is one of a narrow beam, medium beam, or a wide beam fixture.
18. The lighting assembly of claim 12 , wherein the light fixture includes a torsion spring and the torsion spring is connected to the retainer.
19. A method of installing a light fixture comprising:
making an opening in a ceiling having a top surface and a bottom surface;
positioning a bracket in the opening, the bracket having a side wall, a first bendable tab positioned in the side wall, a second bendable tab positioned in the side wall, the second tab being offset from the first tab and positioned above the first tab;
bending one of the first or second tabs to engage the top surface; and
connecting a light fixture to the bracket.
20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the first or second tab is selected to correspond to the thickness of the ceiling.
21. The method of claim 19 , wherein the bracket includes a retainer extending from the side wall and connecting the light fixture includes compressing a torsion spring and inserting the torsion spring into the retainer.