DESC:AN INTEGRATED CONDENSER CLAMP FOR CEILING FAN

FIELD OF INVENTION:
[001] The present subject matter described herein, relates to a structure of an integrated condenser clamp provided in a ceiling fan. Particularly, the present subject matter describes an integrated condenser clamp having a capacitor holder to accommodate capacitor, a safety switch holder to accommodate safety switch, and a wire connector.
BACKGROUND AND PRIOR ART:
[002] Generally, capacitors are provided in the ceiling fans to create magnetic flux which makes the fan rotate. Capacitor is provided above the common motor housing platform of the fan along with other components, such as wire connector etc. To enhance the aesthetics of the fan all the components are covered with a plastic cover which reduces the available space for connections.
[003] Till now a condenser clamp is used to accommodate the capacitor alone, and the clamp is fastened on the down rod.
[004] Technical problem in the existing art is that capacitor, safety switch, and wire connector are mounted separately on the down rod and spindle. To mount several parts, several mounting clips and provision are required with corresponding screw or mounting provisions. Having multiple holes on the down rod and the spindle weak the strength of the down rod and increase the assembly time. Further, the spindle and the down rod to joined by means of a screw that create metal to metal contact. With metal to metal contact, noise is created with is unpleasant to users. Over usage of time, the down rod and the spindle has relative motion that weak strength of the screw.
[005] To solve the above mentioned technical problems, it is required to have a single mounting point for the capacitor, safety switch, and wire connector on the down rod and the spindle.
[006] There is need to develop a mounting provision to mount capacitor, safety switch, and a wire connector that solves the above mentioned technical problem.
OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION:
[007] In view of the foregoing limitations inherent in the state of the art, some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein satisfy, are listed herein below.
[008] The principal objective of the present invention is to provide an integrated condenser clamp having a capacitor holder, a safety switch holder, and a wire connector to accommodate capacitor along with safety switch without the use of any extra attaching means.
[009] Another object of the present invention is to provide an integrated condenser clamp to avoid noise due to metal to metal contact.
[0010] Yet another object of the present invention is to provide an integrated condenser clamp which reduces the stress on the bolt and reduce safety hazard.
[0011] Still yet another object of the present invention is to provide an integrated condenser clamp which has a provision to accommodate safety switch to avoid falling of fan during fan falling conditions.
[0012] These and other objects and advantages of the present invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art after a consideration of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which a preferred form of the present invention is illustrated.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION:
[0013] This summary is provided to introduce concepts related to an integrated condenser clamp for a ceiling fan. The concepts are further described below in the detailed description. This summary is not intended to identify key features or essential features of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended to be used to limit the scope of the claimed subject matter.
[0014] The present disclosure relates to an integrated condenser clamp for a ceiling fan. The integrated condenser clamp comprising a central circular condenser clamp to mount the integrated condenser clamp with a down rod and a spindle of the ceiling fan, a wire connector and a safety switch holder provided diametrically opposite to each other on outer circumference of the central circular condenser clamp, and a capacitor holder connected with the safety switch holder to hold a capacitor in in horizontal position.
[0015] In an aspect, the central circular condenser clamp includes an integrated bush connected with inner surface of the central circular condenser clamp by means of a counter wall.
[0016] In an aspect, the integrated bush is cylindrical tube structure with one end open and other end close, the cylindrical tube structure defines an in-line hole to receive a bolt.
[0017] In an aspect, the counter wall defines a gap (G) between the inner surface of the central circular condenser clamp and outer surface of the integrated bush to receive a down rod.
[0018] In an aspect, the capacitor holder is connected with the wire connector to hold the capacitor in in horizontal position.
[0019] In an aspect, the capacitor holder is connected with the central circular condenser clamp to hold the capacitor in in horizontal position.
[0020] In an aspect, the capacitor holder consists a circular holding bracket with an opening to facilitate expansion and contraction of the capacitor owning to temperature changes; and a base defining long portion (L1) on one side of the circular holding bracket and short portion on opposite side to support the capacitor in horizontal position.
[0021] In an aspect, the long portion (L1) has a stopper is provided opposite to the circular holding bracket to restrict horizontal motion of the capacitor.
[0022] In an aspect, the integrated condenser clamp is made of plastic material.
[0023] Another embodiment of the present subject matter relates to assembly of the ceiling fan. The assembly of ceiling fan comprises a down rod having a hole, a spindle connected with stator of ceiling fan motor and having a hole, an integrated condenser clamp is positioned in between the down rod and the spindle, the spindle accommodated inside an integrated bush of the integrated condenser clamp having a hole and the down rod is positioned over the integrated bush. At the end a screw joins the down rod, the spindle and the integrated condenser clamp.
[0024] In order to further understand the characteristics and technical contents of the present subject matter, a description relating thereto will be made with reference to the accompanying drawings. However, the drawings are illustrative only but not used to limit scope of the present subject matter.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0025] It is to be noted, however, that the appended drawings illustrate only typical embodiments of the present subject matter and are therefore not to be considered for limiting of its scope, for the invention may admit to other equally effective embodiments. The detailed description is described with reference to the accompanying figures. In the figures, the left-most digit(s) of a reference number identifies the figure in which the reference number first appears. The same numbers are used throughout the figures to reference like features and components. Some embodiments of system or methods in accordance with embodiments of the present subject matter are now described, by way of example, and with reference to the accompanying figures, in which:
[0026] Fig. 1 illustrates an isometric view of condenser clamp assembly accommodating all the components, in an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0027] Fig. 2 illustrate sectional view of condenser clamp assembly with down rod and spindle, in an embodiment of the present subject matter;
[0028] Fig. 3a, 3b and 3c illustrates first, second and third embodiments of the integrated condenser clamp, respectively, in an embodiment of the present subject matter; and
[0029] Fig. 4a and 4b illustrates different embodiments of capacitor holder, in an embodiment of the present subject matter; and
[0030] Fig. 5 illustrates structure of safety switch holder, in an embodiment of the present subject matter.
[0031] The figures depict embodiments of the present subject matter for the purposes of illustration only. A person skilled in the art will easily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the structures and methods illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS:
[0032] The detailed description of various exemplary embodiments of the disclosure is described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the embodiments are described herein in such details as to clearly communicate the disclosure. However, the amount of details provided herein is not intended to limit the anticipated variations of embodiments; on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the present disclosure as defined by the appended claims.
[0033] It is also to be understood that various arrangements may be devised that, although not explicitly described or shown herein, embody the principles of the present disclosure. Moreover, all statements herein reciting principles, aspects, and embodiments of the present disclosure, as well as specific examples, are intended to encompass equivalents thereof.
[0034] The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of example embodiments. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an”, and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises”, “comprising”, “includes”, “consisting” and/or “including” when used herein, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components and/or groups thereof.
[0035] It should also be noted that in some alternative implementations, the functions/acts noted may occur out of the order noted in the figures. For example, two figures shown in succession may, in fact, be executed concurrently or may sometimes be executed in the reverse order, depending upon the functionality/acts involved.
[0036] Unless otherwise defined, all terms (including technical and scientific terms) used herein have the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill in the art to which example embodiments belong. It will be further understood that terms, e.g., those defined in commonly used dictionaries, should be interpreted as having a meaning that is consistent with their meaning in the context of the relevant art and will not be interpreted in an idealized or overly formal sense unless expressly so defined herein.
[0037] To overcome the challenges, the present subject matter relates to an integrated condenser clamp placed above the common motor housing platform, for accommodation of a capacitor, and a safety switch. The integrated condenser clamp is provided with a capacitor holder, a wire connector and a safety switch holder. The safety switch holder holds a safety switch which stop the fan when fan fall condition occurs. The safety switch holder disconnects the fan from the power source when fan falling condition occurs and save the users from potential injury.
[0038] Referring to Figure 3a illustrating first embodiment structure of the present integrated condenser clamp of the present subject matter. The integrated condenser clamp 100 includes a central circular condenser clamp 101 with an integrated bush 201 provided inside the central circular condenser clamp 101. The central circular condenser clamp 101 coupled with a down rod and a spindle of the ceiling fan. The integrated bush 201 is connected with inner surface of the central circular condenser clamp 101 by means of a counter wall 202. The counter wall 202 defines a gap ‘G’ between the inner surface 101a of the central circular condenser clamp 101 and outer surface 201c of the integrated bush 201 to receive the down rod. The integrated bush 201 is cylindrical tube structure with one end 201a (not shown in figure) open and other end (top end) 201b close, the cylindrical tube structure defines a hole 201d to receive a bolt 109. A safety switch holder 102 provided on an outer surface 101b (shown in fig. 3b) of the condenser clamp 101 to accommodate a safety switch 108 (shown in fig. 1), a wire connector 103 provided on the outer surface 101b of the condenser clamp 101, opposite to the safety switch holder 102 for connection of wire. The wire connector 103 and the safety switch holder 102 are provided diametrically opposite to each other on outer circumference of the central circular condenser clamp 101. A capacitor holder 104 connected to the safety switch holder 102 to accommodate a capacitor 105 (shown in figure 1 and 2).
[0039] Referring to Figure 3b illustrating second embodiment of present subject matter. In second embodiment the integrated condenser clamp 100 includes the condenser clamp 101 with the integrated bush 201 provided inside the condenser clamp 101, wherein the counter wall 202 is provided between the inner surface of the condenser clamp 101 and outer surface of the bush 201, the safety switch holder 102 provided on outer surface of the condenser clamp 101 to accommodate the safety switch, the wire connector 103 provided on the outer surface of the condenser clamp 101, opposite to the safety switch holder 102 for connection of wires, and the capacitor holder 104 connected to the outer surface 101b of the condenser clamp 101 to accommodate the capacitor 105.
[0040] Referring to Figure 3c illustrating third embodiment of present subject matter. In another embodiment the integrated condenser clamp 100 includes the condenser clamp 101 with the integrated bush 201 provided inside the condenser clamp 101, wherein the counter wall 202 is provided between the inner surface of the condenser clamp 101 and outer surface of the bush 201, the safety switch holder 102 provided on outer surface of the condenser clamp 101 to accommodate the safety switch, the wire connector 103 provided on the outer surface of the condenser clamp 101, opposite to the safety switch holder 102 for connection of wires, and the capacitor holder 104 connected to the wire connector 103 to accommodate the capacitor 105.
[0041] Referring to figure 4a illustrating first embodiments of the capacitor holder 104. The capacitor holder 104 includes a circular holding bracket 401 with an opening to avoid warping due to expansion and contraction of the capacitor 105 owning to temperature changes, and a base 402 having a long portion ‘L1’ on one side of the circular holding bracket 401 and a short portion ‘L2’ on opposite to the long portion ‘L1 to support the capacitor 105 in horizontal direction. A stopper 403 is provided on the long portion of the base 402 to restrict horizontal motion of the capacitor 105. As shown in figure 4b illustrating second embodiment of the capacitor holder 104, the base 402 can also be positioned with long portion ‘L1’ of the circular holding bracket 401 than the other side and the stopper 403 is provided on the long portion ‘L1’. Fig. 5 illustrates structure of the safety switch holder 102.
[0042] Referring to Fig. 1 illustrating assembly of the ceiling fan. The present integrated condenser clamp placed above the common motor housing platform, for accommodation of a capacitor 105 and a safety switch 108. The integrated condenser clamp 100 is provided with the capacitor holder 104, the wire connector 103, and the safety switch holder 102. The safety switch holder 102 holds the safety switch 108 that stop the fan, when fan fall condition occurs. The safety switch 108 disconnects the fan from the power source when fan falling condition occurs and save the users from potential injury.
[0043] Referring to figure 1 and 2, illustrating sectional view of the integrated condenser clamp assembly with a down rod 106 and a spindle 107. The spindle 107 is connected with rotor of ceiling fan motor. The integrated bush 201 is hollow cylindrical structure with one end closed 201b and other end open to receive the spindle 107. The integrated bush 201 defines inner diameter more the outer diameter of the spindle 107 and outer diameter less than inner diameter of the down rod 106. The down rod 106 and the spindle 107 defines a hole to receive a mounting screw 109. During assembly of the ceiling fan, the spindle 107 is accommodated inside the integrated bush 201 from open end and the down rod 106 rests on the counter wall 202, by covering outer surface of the cylindrical structure of the integrated bush 201, provided between the inner surface 101a of the central circular condenser clamp 101 and the outer surface 201c of the integrated bush 201. The cylindrical hollow structure of the integrated bush 201 defines a hole to receive a fastener. The spindle 107, the down rod 106, and the central circular condenser clamp 101 is fastened to each other through a bolt 109. The hollow cylindrical structure of the integrated bush 201 is sandwiched in between the down rod 106 and the spindle 107 to avoid metal to metal contact. The integrated bush 201 controls friction between the spindle 107 and the down rod 106 that eliminates noise generation due to metal to metal contact. The counter wall 202 holds the down rod 106 and act as a cushion which reduces stress on the bolt 109.
[0044] In the integrated condenser clamp no separate screw is required to clamp the capacitor 105 on the capacitor holder 104 and the safety switch on the safety switch holder 102. Further, the counter wall 202 provided between the inner surface of condenser clamp 101 and outer surface of bush 201 act as a cushion for down rod 106 and reduces stress on the bolt 109. Also, the bush 201 control the friction between spindle 107 and down rod 106ss and also avoid noise due to metal to metal contact.
[0045] The integrated condenser clamp 100 is made of plastic material with high strength to bear weight and stress generated by the capacitor 105 and the safety switch 108.
[0046] These and other advantages of the present subject matter would be described in greater detail with reference to the following figures. It should be noted that the description merely illustrates the principles of the present subject matter. It will thus be appreciated that those skilled in the art will be able to devise various arrangements that, although not explicitly described herein, embody the principles of the present subject matter and are included within its scope.
,CLAIMS:We claim:
1. An integrated condenser clamp (100) for a ceiling fan, the integrated condenser clamp (100) comprising:
a central circular condenser clamp (101) to mount the integrated condenser clamp (100) with a down rod and a spindle of the ceiling fan;
characterized in that
a wire connector (103) and a safety switch holder (102) provided diametrically opposite to each other on outer circumference of the central circular condenser clamp (101); and
a capacitor holder (104) connected with the safety switch holder (102) to hold a capacitor in (105) in horizontal position.

2. The integrated condenser clamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the central circular condenser clamp (101) includes an integrated bush (201) connected with inner surface of the central circular condenser clamp (101) by means of a counter wall (202).

3. The integrated condenser clamp (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the integrated bush (201) is cylindrical tube structure with one end (201a) open and other end (201b) close, the cylindrical tube structure defines an in-line hole to receive a bolt (109).

4. The integrated condenser clamp (100) as claimed in claim 2, wherein the counter wall (202) defines a gap (G) between the inner surface of the central circular condenser clamp (101) and outer surface of the integrated bush (201) to receive a down rod (106).

5. The integrated condenser clamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the capacitor holder (104) is connected with the wire connector (103) to hold the capacitor in (105) in horizontal position.
6. The integrated condenser clamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the capacitor holder (104) is connected with the central circular condenser clamp (101) to hold the capacitor in (105) in horizontal position.

7. The integrated condenser clamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the capacitor holder (104) consists:
a circular holding bracket (401) with an opening to facilitate expansion and contraction of the capacitor (105) owning to temperature changes; and
a base (402) defining long portion (L1) on one side of the circular holding bracket (401) and short portion (L2) on other side to support the capacitor (105) in horizontal position.

8. The integrated condenser clamp (100) as claimed in claim 7, wherein the long portion (L1) has a stopper (402) is provided opposite to the circular holding bracket (401) to restrict horizontal motion of the capacitor (105).

9. The integrated condenser clamp (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the integrated condenser clamp (100) is made of plastic material.

10. An assembly of ceiling fan comprising:
a down rod (106) having a hole;
a spindle (107) connected with stator of ceiling fan motor and having a hole;
characterized in that
an integrated condenser clamp (100) is positioned in between the down rod (106) and the spindle (107), the spindle (107) accommodated inside an integrated bush (201) of the integrated condenser clamp (100) having a hole (105) and the down rod (106) is positioned over the integrated bush (201); and
a screw (110) join the down rod (106), the spindle (107) and the integrated condenser clamp (100).