Fixture support system and method

摘要

A fixture having a cylindrical body, said body having an internal cavity extending from a first end to a second end, and said body having an exterior threaded portion, a flange affixed to the first end of the body, a portion of said flange extending past the circumference of the cylindrical body, said flange formed for receiving an electrical component, and a fastener complementary to the threaded portion, wherein the fastener and the flange are operable to secure the cylindrical body to a structure. An electrical component such as a luminaire, a switch or an electrical receptacle may be mounted into the flange portion of the fixture. A retainer may also be employed to distribute the load on the cylindrical body when positioned over the body and secured by the fastener.

主权项

1. A device comprising:
a cylindrical body, said body having an internal cavity extending from a first end to a second end, and said body having an exterior threaded portion; a flange affixed to the first end of the body, a portion of said flange extending past the circumference of the cylindrical body, said flange formed for receiving a substantially square hollow support arm, said hollow support arm supporting a luminaire, a plurality of threaded though-holes for receiving set screws, said set screws operative to secure the support arm in the internal cavity of the cylindrical body, and a fastener complementary to the threaded portion, said fastener having a threaded through-hole for receiving a set screw, said set screw operative to secure the fastener to the body, wherein the fastener and the flange are operable to secure the cylindrical body to a structure.