Modular arm for fixture carrier
A fixture carrier for supporting a plumbing fixture includes an upright and an arm. The arm is coupled to the upright and is configured to support the plumbing fixture. The arm includes a base, and an extension configured to move relative to the base. The arm is configurable in a first position where at least a portion of the base is retracted into the extension, a second position where the extension is extended away from the base, and a plurality of positions between the first position and the second position.
1. A fixture carrier for supporting a plumbing fixture, the fixture carrier comprising:
an upright; and
an arm coupled to the upright and configured to support the plumbing fixture, the arm including
a base, and
an extension configured to move relative to the base,
wherein the arm is configurable in a first position where at least a portion of the base is retracted into the extension, a second position where the extension is extended away from the base, and a plurality of positions between the first position and the second position, and
wherein the base includes an aperture and the extension includes an elongate slot, and wherein when the arm is in the second position the aperture is aligned with the elongate slot.
2. The fixture carrier of claim 1 , wherein the upright defines a first axis, and the arm defines a second axis oriented perpendicular to the first axis, wherein the extension telescopes relative to the base about the second axis.
3. The fixture carrier of claim 1 , further comprising a coupling mechanism configured to couple the arm to the upright.
4. The fixture carrier of claim 3 , wherein the coupling mechanism includes a bracket coupled to the upright, and a plate positioned between the bracket and the arm, wherein the plate is coupled to the arm and movable relative to the bracket.
5. The fixture carrier of claim 4 , wherein the plate includes a receptacle, wherein the base is threadably coupled to the receptacle.
6. The fixture carrier of claim 1 , wherein the aperture and the elongate slot are configured to receive a fastener.
7. A fixture carrier for supporting a plumbing fixture, the fixture carrier comprising:
an upright; and
an arm coupled to the upright and configured to support the plumbing fixture, the arm including
a first portion coupled to the upright, and
a second portion coupled to the first portion and including a bore, wherein the first portion is configured to be threadably received within the bore,
wherein the arm is configurable in a first position where at least a portion of the first portion is retracted into the second portion, a second position wherein the first portion is extended away from the second portion, and a plurality of positions between the first position and the second position, and
wherein the first portion includes an aperture, wherein the second portion includes an elongate slot, and wherein when the arm is in the second position the aperture is aligned with the elongate slot.
8. The fixture carrier of claim 7 , wherein a first end of the first portion includes first threads, and a second end of the first portion includes second threads.
9. The fixture carrier of claim 8 , wherein the second threads include a greater pitch than the first threads.
10. The fixture carrier of claim 7 , wherein the first portion is threadably coupled to the upright.