Drop cord power and/or data supply assembly

摘要

A power supply assembly and method for installing in a retail store environment are described. The power supply assembly is relocatable for providing power and/or data to a particular location within the retail store environment. The power supply assembly can provide power and/or data from a power source above a dropped ceiling to a powered fixture without the ceiling panel being set askew, in a manner that may be more aesthetically pleasing and that can satisfy building code requirements. The power supply assembly can be movable to various locations in the retail store environment and does not require installation of a structure such as, but not limited to, a power pole or other beam-like structure in which power cords may be contained.

主权项

1. A power supply assembly, comprising:
a ceiling panel for a ceiling grid, the ceiling panel having an aperture therethrough and having a top side and a bottom side, the top side being disposed facing a roof of a structure when the ceiling panel is installed in the ceiling grid; a frame secured to the ceiling panel, the frame being secured to the top side of the ceiling panel, whereby the frame is disposed on a top side of the ceiling grid when installed in the ceiling grid; a junction box secured to the frame; a cord passing through the aperture, a first end of the cord being electrically connected to the junction box; an elastic strain relief device secured to the frame and secured to the cord that suspends a portion of the cord above the ceiling panel, the strain relief device being disposed on the top side of the ceiling panel and configured to prevent disconnection of the cord from the junction box; a retaining member disposed in the aperture, the retaining member configured to prevent tearing of the cord; and a support member secured to the frame that in use supports the frame from the roof when the power supply assembly is installed in the ceiling grid.