| 摘要 |
An apparatus for mounting objects within a panel hole, and method of use, the apparatus comprising a housing having a flanged opening in one end and a plurality of flat coil springs each having a free inner end and an outside edge attached to the housing adjacent to the flange so that upon installation of the housing into the panel hole, the flange engages the exposed surface of the panel and the springs become biased against the hidden panel surface for secure vibration-resistant mounting of the housing within the hole, as well as rapid releasable installation and removal of the housing from panels of any thickness dimension. The apparatus can be made theft-resistant through placement of apertures in the flange, use of an installation and removal tool for unrolling the springs so that they are stretched to rapidly pass through the flange apertures, and creation of slight inward folds in the free inner ends of each coil spring for engaging the tool, or for engaging the panel if removal of the housing is attempted without the tool. The present invention can be used with panels of any thickness, when installed it is vibration-resistant, and it can be securely positioned within inaccurately cut panel holes. Easily detachable springs are also contemplated in the theft-resistant embodiment. Applications may include, but are not limited to, use in the rapid releasable mounting of lighting fixtures within ceiling panels, as well as the vibration-resistant mounting of industrial and motor vehicle gauges.
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