Quick mounting arrangement for light fixtures in overhead cabinets and

Abstract

A quick mounting arrangement detachably mounts a light fixture or the like in an overhead cabinet of a furniture article. Front and rear mounting ledges are located in the lower portion of the cabinet and are oriented to generally face one another. Two fixed latches protrude from the rear of the light fixture and include a clip to hold a power cord and the light, and at least one reciprocating latch protrudes from the front side of the light fixture. Each reciprocating latch is a one-piece molded part including a body adapted to slidingly fit in a shaped aperture in the light fixture, a first leg adapted to abuttingly engage the front mounting ledge, and a second leg extending at an angle from the first leg free end toward the light fixture to form a ramp. During installation, the light fixture is positioned at an angle so that the fixed latch rests on the rear ledge, and the reciprocating latch is positioned ready to be rotated toward the front ledge. As the light fixture is rotated upwardly, the reciprocating latch engages the front ledge, causing the second leg to ramp against the front ledge and bias the first leg to a recessed position. As the light fixture is further rotated to its final position, the second leg passes past the front ledge, and the first leg springs to a latch position abuttingly resting on the front ledge. Notably, the reciprocating latch can be released by manually biasing the first leg to the release position and dropping the light fixture downwardly. The latching and installation is accomplished without the use of separate fasteners or tools.