GB2479894A - Two part ceiling aperture edge protector - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
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Abstract
A ceiling protector apparatus and associated method protect an edge region of an aperture in a ceiling. A first protector element and a second protector element are configured to be mechanically coupled together. When in the coupled condition, the ceiling protector apparatus defines an opening therethrough. Each protector element comprises an edge surround member and, when coupled, the apparatus forms a cylindrical passage with the edge surround members forming an annular flange extending outwardly at each end. The first protector element, having a first edge surround member, is inserted through an aperture in a ceiling from the lower side of the ceiling to the upper side of the ceiling and a second protector element, having a second edge surround member, is then mechanically coupled to the first protector element such that the first edge surround member is to the upper side of the ceiling and the second edge surround member is to the lower side of the ceiling.
Description
CEILING PROTECTION
Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to ceiling protector apparatus and a method of protecting a ceiling, in particular for protecting an edge region of an aperture in a ceiling.
Background to the Invention
It is known for ceilings to be provided with downlights that comprise a canister in which a lamp is housed. It is also known for a downlight to be recessed or semi-recessed in a ceiling. Typically, the ceiling is a plasterboard ceiling in which an aperture is formed for each downlight. The downlight is then inserted into the aperture and suspended from the upper side of the ceiling.
However, the use of downlights in plasterboard ceilings is found to cause damage to the ceiling. In general, a ceiling may be susceptible to damage through use of an aperture formed therein.
Summary of the Invention
According to a first aspect there is provided ceiling protector apparatus for protecting an edge region of an aperture in a ceiling, comprising: a first protector element comprising a first edge surround member having an upper face and a lower face and defining a first aperture therebetween, and comprising a first connector arrangement, and a second protector element comprising a second edge surround member having an upper face and a lower face and defining a second aperture therebetween, and comprising a second connector arrangement, and said first connector arrangement and said second connector arrangement are configured to mechanically couple said first protector element and said second protector element in a coupled condition in which: said first edge surround member and said second edge surround member extend substantially parallelly and a substantially cylindrical wall extends between said first edge surround member and said second edge surround member.
In an example, the first protector element comprises at least one connector projection extending from the lower face of the first edge surround member, and the second protector element comprises a sleeve member extending from the upper face of the second edge, the sleeve member defining at least one connector recess, and the connector projections and the connector recesses are configured to mechanically couple with a positive mechanical fit.
In an example, the fabrication of the first protector element and the second protector comprises a plastics material. In an example, the manufacture of the first protector element and the second protector comprises a moulding process.
According to a second aspect there is provided a method of protecting an edge region of an aperture in a ceiling, comprising the steps of: receiving ceiling protector apparatus according to the first aspect, inserting said first protector element through said aperture in said ceiling from the lower side of said ceiling to the upper side of said ceiling, positioning said first edge surround member of said first protector element relative to the edge of said aperture in said ceiling, positioning said second edge surround member of said second protector element relative to the edge of said aperture in said ceiling, and mechanically coupling said first protector element and said second protector element into an insta!led condition in which said first edge surround member and said second edge surround member extend substantially parallelly, with one of said first edge surround member and said second edge surround member to each side of said ceiling, and said substantially cylindrical wall extends between said first edge surround member and said second edge surround member, and through said aperture in said ceiling.
In an example, said step of positioning said first edge surround member of said first protector element relative to the edge of said aperture in said ceiling comprises locating said lower face of said first edge surround member in contact with said upper side of said ceiling, and said step of positioning said second edge surround member of said second protector element relative to the edge of said aperture in said ceiling comprises locating said upper face of said second edge surround member in contact with said lower side of said ceiling.
In an example, the method further comprises the step of: inserting a downlight into said aperture of said ceiling whilst said ceiling protector apparatus is in said installed condition.
Brief Description of the Drawinq
For a better understanding of the invention and to show how the same may be carried into effect, there will now be described by way of example only, specific embodiments, methods and processes according to the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 illustrates ceiling protector apparatus; Figure 2 shows elements of an embodiment of ceiling protector apparatus; Figure 3 shows the ceiling protector apparatus of Figure 2 in a coupled condition; Figures 4, 5 & 6 illustrate installation and use of the ceiling protector apparatus shown in Figures 2 and 3; and Figures 7 & 8 each show an alternative arrangement of ceiling protector apparatus.
Detailed Description
There will now be described by way of example a specific mode contemplated by the inventors. In the following description numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding. It will be apparent however, to one skilled in the art, that the present invention may be practiced without limitation to these specific details. In other instances, well known methods and structures have not been described in detail so as not to
unnecessarily obscure the description.
Figure 1 Ceiling protector apparatus 101 is shown in Figure 1. The ceiling protector apparatus 101 serves to protect an edge region of an aperture in a ceiling, as will be described in further detail below.
For example, ceiling 102 is a plasterboard ceiling and defines an aperture, indicated at 103, that extends between the upper side 104 and the lower side 105 thereof. The edge region of the aperture, indicated at 106, comprises aperture edge 107 and the region of the ceiling 102 local to the aperture 103. An aperture may be formed in a ceiling for a variety of purposes and uses. For example, the provision of aperture 103 in ceiling 102 allows installation of a downlight 108.
Downlight 108 comprises a housing 109 for receiving a lamp, such as lamp 110, mounting clips, such as mounting clip 111, and a trim 112. The downlight 108 is configured to be fitted by a method in which the mounting clips 111 are inserted through the aperture 103 in the ceiling 102 and brought to rest upon the upper side 104 of the ceiling 102 at a position that is radially outward of the aperture edge 107. A problem exists however in that the installation and replacement of a downlight in a plasterboard ceiling is found to result in damage to the ceiling, in particular to the edge region of the downlight aperture. This undesirable effect is caused by the weight of the downlight being directed through a relatively small contact area between the ends of the mounting clips and the plasterboard of the ceiling, creating a high pressure that results in damage to the ceiling. This typically spoils the mounting of the downlight, with the outcome being a poor or loose fitting that diminishes the aesthetic finish. In addition, the initial damage to the ceiling escalates any further damage caused by subsequent removal and/or replacement of the original downlight.
The ceiling protector apparatus as described herein, and used as also described herein, serves to prevent ceiling aperture edge region damage and the negative consequences associated therewith through use of an aperture in the ceiling.
Figure 2 Ceiling protector apparatus 101 is shown in further detail in Figure 2. The ceiling protector apparatus comprises a first protector element 201 and a second protector element 202 and a mechanical coupling arrangement. The first protector element 201 comprises a first edge surround member 203 having an upper face 204 and a lower face 205 and that defines an aperture, indicated at 206, between the upper face 204 and the lower face 205. The first protector element 201 further comprises a first connector arrangement, indicated at 207.
The second protector element 202 comprises a second edge surround member 208 having an upper face 209 and a lower face 210 and that defines an aperture, indicated at 211, between the upper face 209 and the lower face 210.
The second protector element 202 further comprises a second connector arrangement, indicated at 212.
The first connector arrangement 207 and the second connector arrangement 212 are configured to mechanically couple the first protector element 201 and the second protector element 202 in a coupled condition in which the first edge surround member 203 and the second edge surround member 208 extend substantially parallelly and a substantially cylindrical wall, indicated at 213, extends between the first edge surround member 203 and the second edge surround member 208.
According to this illustrated embodiment, the substantially cylindrical wall 213 is provided by a sleeve member 214. In this example, the sleeve member 214 extends from the upper face 209 of the second edge surround member 208 of second protector element 202 and presents a free end 215.
In this illustrated embodiment, the first connector arrangement 207 comprises a plurality of connector projections, such as connector projection 216, and the second connector arrangement comprises a plurality of connector recesses, such as recess 217. Connector projection 216 and connector recess 217 are relatively dimensioned such that connector projection 216 is locatable within connector recess 217. The connector projection 216 has a first profile and the connector recess 217 has a second profile and these first and second profiles are arranged such that the connector projection 216 is mechanically securable within the connector recess 217 with a positive mechanical fit. In this example, the connector projections extend from the lower face 205 of the first edge surround member 203 and the connector recesses are defined by the sleeve member. As illustrated, in this example, the sleeve member 214 defines connector recesses that extend inwardly from the free end 215 thereof.
In a specific example of ceiling protector apparatus, and as shown in this Figure, the first and second protector elements 201, 203 each define a circular aperture 206, 211. In this example, the first and second protector elements 201, 203 each comprise an annular ring. Further, in this example, the outer circumference 218, 219 respectively of the annular ring of the first and second protector elements 201, 203 are substantially congruent. However, as can be seen in Figure 1, there is a break in the annular ring of the first protector element 201, as indicated at 220. The gap 220 in the annular ring of the first protector element 201 facilitates installation of the ceiling protector apparatus as will be described in further detail below.
Figure 3 Ceiling protector apparatus 101 is shown in the coupled condition. In the coupled condition, an opening 301 is provided through the ceiling protector apparatus 101. According to this embodiment, when the first and second protector elements 201, 202 are in the coupled condition, the substantially cylindrical wall 213 and the edges 302, 303 of the first and second apertures of the first and second protector elements 201, 202 are aligned. This feature serves to provide an opening 301 through the coupled ceiling protector apparatus 101 that does not present any inwardly protruding edges that may interfere with the installation of a downlight. Alternatively, the diameters of the first and second apertures of the first and second protector elements 201, 202 may be smaller than the diameter of opening 301.
In an example of ceiling protector apparatus, the first connector arrangement and the second connector arrangement are configured to releasably mechanical couple the first and second protector elements. In an example, the mechanical coupling may be manually releasable or may be releasable through use of a tool. Alternatively, the coupling is permanent.
In an example, the fabrication of the first protector element 201 and the second protector element 202 comprises a plastics material. In an example, the manufacture of the first protector element 201 and the second protector element 202 comprises a moulding process. Thus, in an example, the first protector element 201 and the second protector element 202 are each unitary components.
The first protector element and the second protector element of the ceiling protector apparatus may each be fabricated from PA6 GF3O. This polyamide material has several useful characteristics, including; high strength, suitable heat resistance (to 140°c) and good durability. The manufacture of each of first protector element and the second protector element may involve an injection moulding process. This would be suitable for mass production of the ceiling protector apparatus.
The ceiling protector apparatus may be dimensioned as desired. However, by way of example, a ceiling protector apparatus for receiving a downlight may, when in the coupled condition, define an opening therethrough having a circular cross-section that has a diameter of 66mm for accommodating a cylindrical downlight having a diameter of 64mm.
Fiqures4,5&6 Installation and use of the ceiling protector apparatus 101 for protecting an edge region of an aperture in a ceiling will now be described with reference to Figures4,5and6.
Referring to Figure 4 now, the ceiling protector apparatus 101 is to be installed into ceiling 102 in order to protect the edge region 106 of aperture 103.
Once the ceiling protector apparatus 101 is installed, downlight 108 may then be fitted.
The ceiling protector apparatus 101 is received. In the uncoupled condition, as shown, the first and second protector elements 201, 202 are separate such that these individual parts can be handled independently. The first protector element 201 is inserted through the aperture 103 in the ceiling 102 from the lower side 105 to the upper side 104, in the general direction indicated by arrow 401. The break in the annular ring of the first edge surround member of the first protector element 201 functions to facilitate manipulation of the first protector element 201 during this step. The first edge surround member of the first protector element 201 is then positioned relative to the edge 107 of the aperture 103 in the ceiling 102. The second protector element 202 is then also moved in the general direction of arrow 401 towards the lower side 105 of the ceiling 102, and the second edge surround member of the second protector element 202 positioned relative to the edge 107 of the aperture 103 in the ceiling 102. The first and second protector elements 201, 202 are then mechanically coupled together into an installed condition. Thus, a method of protecting an edge region of an aperture in a ceiling comprises the steps of inserting the first protector element through an aperture in a ceiling from the lower side of the ceiling to the upper side of the ceiling and then mechanically coupling the second protector element to the first protector element, such that the first edge surround member is to the upper side of the ceiling and the second edge surround member is to the lower side of the ceiling. Thereafter, the downhight 108, or other item, may also be moved in the general direction indicated by arrow 401 into the opening of the coupled ceiling protector apparatus 101.
Referring now to Figure 5, ceiling protector apparatus 101 is shown in the coupled condition and in an installed condition. In the installed condition, the first and second edge surround members 203, 208 extend substantially parallelly, with one of the first and second protector elements 201, 202 to each side 104, of the ceiling 102, and the substantially cylindrical wall 213 extends between the first and second edge surround members 203, 208, through the aperture in the ceiling. Thus, opening 301 through the coupled ceiling protector apparatus 101 extends from one side of the ceiling to the other side of the ceiling.
In an example, the step of positioning the first edge surround member 203 of the first protector element 201 relative to the edge 107 of the aperture in the ceiling 102 comprises locating the lower face 205 of the first edge surround member 203 in contact with the upper side 104 of the ceiling 102. Similarly, in an example, the step of positioning the second edge surround member 208 of the second protector element 202 relative to the edge 107 of the aperture in the ceiling 102 comprises locating the upper face 209 of the second edge surround member 208 in contact with the lower side 105 of the ceiling 102.
As shown in Figure 6, once the ceiling protector apparatus 101 is in the installed condition, the downlight 108 is then insertable into the opening of the coupled ceiling protector apparatus 101 such that the downlight mounting clips 111 are passed through to the upper side 104 of the ceiling 102, whereafter the lower ends of the down light mounting clips 111 are locatable upon the upper face 204 of the first edge surround member 203 of the first protector element 201. As further shown in this Figure, the downlight 108 is locatable such that the downlight trim 112 obscures the second edge surround member 208 from view.
The installed ceiling protector apparatus 101 provides the edge region of the aperture with protection during fitting of the downlight to the ceiling and also provides the edge region of the aperture with protection following fitting of the downlight to the ceiling. When installed, the ceiling protector apparatus 101 provides a shield for the edge region of the aperture, to resist potential damage from knocks, for example. When installed also, the first edge surround member 203 provides a structural reinforcement element for the aperture edge region and the upper side of the ceiling. By locating the ends of the downlight mounting clips upon the first edge surround member, the weight of the downlight is supported by, and distributed through, the first edge surround member. In turn, this overcomes the aforedescribed problem of damage to the ceiling. The functional protection provided by the installed ceiling protector apparatus 101 exists from the point of initial installation, during the process of fitting a downlight, whilst the downlight is fitted and during removal of a downhight. In general, a ceiling protector apparatus installed within an aperture provides protection before, during and after use of the aperture.
Figure 7 Another ceiling protector apparatus is shown in Figure 7, which has similar features to but also differs from ceiling protector apparatus 101. Ceiling protector apparatus 701 differs from ceiling protector apparatus 101 in the provision of a sleeve member. According to ceiling protector apparatus 701, a first part 702 of the sleeve member extends from the lower face 205 of the first edge surround member 202 of the first protector element 201 and a second part 703 of the sleeve member extends from the upper face 209 of the second edge surround member 203 of the second protector element 202 such that when the first and second protector elements 201, 202 are mechanically coupled, the first and second parts of the sleeve member together provide the substantially cylindrical wall that extends between the first and second edge surround members 203, 208.
Ceiling protector apparatus 701 also differs from ceiling protector apparatus 101 in the provision of the mechanical coupling arrangement. In this example, the first protector element 201 of ceiling protector apparatus 701 has a first connector arrangement comprising a ring-like connector projection, and the second protector element 202 of ceiling protector apparatus 701 has a second connector arrangement comprising a ring-like connector recess. Further, in this example, the ring-like connector recess is defined by the second part 703 of the sleeve member to extend inwardly from the substantially cylindrical wall.
Another difference is that ceiling protector apparatus 701 defines an opening through the coupled first and second protector elements 201, 202 that has a non-circular cross-section. In this example, the cross-section of the opening is substantially rectangular; however, the shape of the opening through a coupled ceiling protector apparatus, whether regular or non-regular, may vary between applications. It is also to be appreciated that the shape of the outer circumferences the first and second edge surround members of the first and second protector elements, whether regular or non-regular, may also vary between applications. The shape of the outer circumferences of the first and second edge surround members may differ from the shape of the cross-section opening through the coupled first and second protector elements. The shape and/or size of the outer circumferences of the first and second edge surround members may also differ from one another.
Figure 8 Another ceiling protector apparatus is shown in Figure 8, which has similar features to but also differs from ceiling protector apparatus 101 and ceiling protector apparatus 701. Ceiling protector apparatus 801 is similar to ceiling protector apparatus 101 in that it also defines an opening through the coupled first and second protector elements 201, 202 having a substantially circular cross-section. Ceiling protector apparatus 801 is similar to ceiling protector apparatus 701 in that one of the first and second protector elements 201, 202 of ceiling protector apparatus 801 has a first connector arrangement comprising a ring-like connector projection, and the other of the first and second protector elements 201, 202 has a second connector arrangement comprising a ring-like connector recess.
However, ceiling protector apparatus 801 differs from both ceiling protector apparatus 101 and ceiling protector apparatus 701 in the provision of the mechanical coupling arrangement.
In this example, one of the ring-like connector projection and the ring-like connector recess of ceiling protector apparatus 801 is externally threaded and the other of the ring-like projection and the ring-like connector recess of ceiling protector apparatus 801 is internally threaded, such that the first and second protector elements 201, 202 may be screwed together.
It is to be appreciated from the foregoing that a ceiling protector apparatus having the described functionality may be provided with features that vary between applications, and that the method of installation thereof may hence vary between applications accordingly. It is to be appreciated that alternative types of mechanical coupling arrangements may be used. For example, in applications in which the first connector arrangement provides a number of individual connector arms, then the second connector arrangement may provide a single continuous recess or an equal or greater number of individual recesses than individual connector arms.
The aesthetic finish of a ceiling protector apparatus having functionality as described herein may also vary between applications. It is to be noted that the ceiling protector apparatus when used in a downlight application would typically be hidden by a fitted downlight and therefore it would not typically be advantageous for additional cost in the production of the ceiling protector apparatus to be incurred to make the ceiling protector apparatus aesthetically pleasing. However, in an alternative application the ceiling protector apparatus may be visible and hence it may then be desirable for the ceiling protector apparatus to have an aesthetically agreeable presentation. Thus, the aesthetic finish of the ceiling protector apparatus may vary between applications and the whole or the ceiling protector apparatus or one or more portions of the ceiling protector apparatus may be aesthetically tailored. The material or combination of materials used in the fabrication of the ceiling protector apparatus may vary between applications. The dimensions, weight, and structural characteristics of the ceiling protector apparatus may also vary between applications. It is further to be appreciated that use of a ceiling protector apparatus as described herein is not limited to use with a plasterboard ceiling.
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- Claims 1. Ceiling protector apparatus for protecting an edge region of an aperture in a ceiling, comprising: a first protector element comprising a first edge surround member having an upper face and a lower face and defining a first aperture therebetween, and comprising a first connector arrangement, and a second protector element comprising a second edge surround member having an upper face and a lower face and defining a second aperture therebetween, and comprising a second connector arrangement, and said first connector arrangement and said second connector arrangement are configured to mechanically couple said first protector element and said second protector element in a coupled condition in which: said first edge surround member and said second edge surround member extend substantially parallelly and a substantially cylindrical wall extends between said first edge surround member and said second edge surround member.
- 2. Ceiling protector apparatus as claimed in claim 1, wherein: said first protector element comprises connector projections extending from said lower face of said first edge surround member, and said second protector element comprises a sleeve member extending from said upper face of said second edge surround member, said sleeve member defining connector recesses, and said connector projections and said connector recesses are configured to mechanically couple with a positive mechanical fit.
- 3. Ceiling protector apparatus as claimed in claim 2, wherein said connector recesses extend inwardly from the free end of said sleeve member.
- 4. Ceiling protector apparatus as claimed in any of claims 1 to 3, wherein said first protector element and said second protector element each define a circular aperture.
- 5. Ceiling protector apparatus as claimed in claim 4, wherein said first protector element and said second protector element comprise a first annular ring and a second annular ring respectively.
- 6. Ceiling protector apparatus as claimed in claim 5, wherein the outer circumference of said first annular ring and said second annular ring are substantially congruent.
- 7. Ceiling protector apparatus as claimed in any of claims 1 to 6, configured such that, when said first protector element and said second protector element are in said coupled condition, the ends of said substantially cylindrical wall and the edges of said first aperture and said second aperture are aligned.
- 8. Ceiling protector apparatus as claimed in any of claims 1 to 7, wherein said first connector arrangement and said second connector arrangement are configured to releasably mechanically couple said first protector element and said second protector element.
- 9. Ceiling protector apparatus as claimed in any of claims 1 to 8, wherein the fabrication of said first protector element and said second protector element comprises a plastics material.
- 10. Ceiling protector apparatus as claimed in claim 9, wherein the manufacture of said first protector element and said second protector element comprises a moulding process.
- 11. A method of protecting an edge region of an aperture in a ceiling, comprising the steps of: receiving ceiling protector apparatus according to claim 1, inserting said first protector element through said aperture in said ceiling from the lower side of said ceiling to the upper side of said ceiling, positioning said first edge surround member of said first protector element relative to the edge of said aperture in said ceiling, positioning said second edge surround member of said second protector element relative to the edge of said aperture in said ceiling, and io mechanically coupling said first protector element and said second protector element into an installed condition in which said first edge surround member and said second edge surround member extend substantially parallelly, with one of said first edge surround member and said second edge surround member to each side of said ceiling, and said substantially cylindrical wall extends between said first edge surround member and said second edge surround member, and through said aperture in said ceiling.
- 12. A method as claimed in claim 11, wherein: said step of positioning said first edge surround member of said first protector element relative to the edge of said aperture in said ceiling comprises locating said lower face of said first edge surround member in contact with said upper side of said ceiling, and said step of positioning said second edge surround member of said second protector element relative to the edge of said aperture in said ceiling comprises locating said upper face of said second edge surround member in contact with said lower side of said ceiling.
- 13. A method as claimed in claim 11 or claim 12, further comprising the step of: inserting a downlight into said aperture of said ceiling whilst said ceiling protector apparatus is in said installed condition.
- 14. A method as claimed in claim 13, further comprising the step of locating downlight mounting clips upon said upper face of said first edge surround member of said first protector element.
- 15. A method as claimed in claim 14, further comprising the step of: locating a downlight trim such that said downhight trim obscures said second edge surround member from view.
- 16. Ceiling protector apparatus, substantially as described herein with reference to, and as shown in, the accompanying Figures.
- 17. A method of protecting an edge region of an aperture in a ceiling, substantially as described herein with reference to, and as shown in, the accompanying Figures.
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