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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 03, 1978
Filed:
Sep. 17, 1976
James R Anderson, Berwyn, PA (US);
Central Sprinkler Corporation, Lansdale, PA (US);
Abstract
A sprinkler is disclosed which comprises a flange attached to a bracket on the sprinkler body by means of boss and shoulder joints, e.g. bayonet joints. The flange can serve as a bracing means which prevents sagging of ceiling tile or unwanted retraction of the sprinkler head rearward of an opening in a sidewall. When used with recessed sprinklers, a cover plate can be attached to the flange with a bonding material having a low softening point. By means of the boss and shoulder joints, the flange and the attached cover plate can be easily mounted on the sprinkler as a subassembly, and can be just as easily removed therefrom for inspection and/or servicing of the sprinkler.