Cantilevered ceiling system

Abstract

The cantilevered ceiling system has a horizontally extending support beam which supports at least two panels. The panels, when positioned substantially horizontally, are securely maintained to the beam by a gravity operated lock.

1 . A cantilevered ceiling system comprising: a support beam and at least two panels, the panels being securely maintained to the beam by a gravity operated lock. 
   
   
       2 . The cantilevered ceiling system of  claim 1 , wherein the support beam and the at least two panels are positioned substantially horizontally. 
   
   
       3 . The cantilevered ceiling system of  claim 1 , wherein the support beam has two opposing edges, the edges each having a panel receiving channel. 
   
   
       4 . The cantilevered ceiling system of  claim 3 , wherein the panel receiving channel has an upright surface which integrally connects a second surface to a third surface, the second and third surfaces extending in a direction transverse to the upright surface. 
   
   
       5 . The cantilevered ceiling system of  claim 4 , wherein the second and third surfaces engage the panel and provide, in combination, the gravity operated lock. 
   
   
       6 . The cantilevered ceiling system of  claim 1 , wherein all suspension points to an overhead support structure are positioned along the longitudinal centerline of the system. 
   
   
       7 . The cantilevered ceiling system of  claim 1 , wherein the support beam visual is consolidated to one centrally located area. 
   
   
       8 . A cantilevered ceiling system comprising: a support beam and at least two panels of rectilinear configuration, wherein each of the at least two panels has only one side of the panel in contact with the support beam, and wherein the panel is positioned substantially horizontally.