Electronic device mount for light fixtures

Abstract

A mounting system is provided for use in securing an electronic device to a recessed light fixture. In one embodiment, the mounting system comprises a central hub, containing an adjusting magnet interposed between two metallic mounting arms. The top mounting arm has an electrical connector, such as a male light bulb socket for physical and electrical connection to a female light bulb socket in a recessed lighting fixture. The bottom mounting arm has a mount for securing to an electronic device, such as an LED panel.

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         24 . A mounting system adapted to secure an electronic device to a light fixture, comprising:
 a housing comprising a channel extending along a longitudinal length of the housing and at least one opening extending through an outside wall of the housing in a direction transverse to the longitudinal length;   an electrical connector coupled to a first end of the housing;   an arm having two parallel faces and positioned within the housing channel such that at least one face of the arm is aligned with at least one opening in the housing;   at least one magnet assembly positioned within the opening such that a face of the magnet is parallel to the face of the arm; and   an attachment mechanism secured to one end of the arm, wherein the attachment mechanism is adapted to be secured to an electronic device,   wherein the arm is configured to slide through the central channel to adjust the mounting system between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, and   wherein the at least one magnet assembly is positioned to apply magnetic force to the arm to control movement of the arm with respect to the housing.   
     
     
         25 . The mounting system of  claim 24 , wherein the electrical connector comprises a male lightbulb socket. 
     
     
         26 . The mounting system of  claim 24 , further comprising an electronics housing configured to hold an electronic circuit. 
     
     
         27 . The mounting system of  claim 26 , wherein the electronics housing extends circumferentially around the housing. 
     
     
         28 . The mounting system of  claim 24 , wherein the at least one magnet assembly comprises two magnet assemblies positioned on opposite sides of the arm. 
     
     
         29 . The mounting system of  claim 24 , wherein the at least one magnet assembly comprises a cylindrical shape having first and second opposite, parallel, planar faces, and wherein the at least one magnet assembly is positioned within the opening such that the first planar face is parallel to and contacts a planar surface of the arm. 
     
     
         30 . The mounting system of  claim 24 , wherein the at least one magnet assembly comprises one or more of a neodymium magnet or a printed poly-magnet. 
     
     
         31 . The mounting system of  claim 30 , wherein the at least one magnet assembly has a strength between N40 and N52. 
     
     
         32 . The mounting system of  claim 24 , wherein the at least one magnet assembly comprises one or more of a friction layer, a rubber material, a silicone material, a plastic material, a polymer coating, or an encapsulation. 
     
     
         33 . The mounting system of  claim 24 , wherein the electronic device comprises one of more of a light, an LED panel light, a microphone, a speaker, an audio component, a light fixture, a motor, a pump, a fan, a thermostat, a radio, a wireless transmitter, a wireless receiver, a Bluetooth device, a communications hub, a phone, a router, a switch, or a display. 
     
     
         34 . A method of securing an electronic device to a light fixture, comprising:
 providing a mounting system, wherein the mounting system comprises:
 a housing comprising a channel extending along a longitudinal length of the housing and at least one opening extending through an outside wall of the housing in a direction transverse to the longitudinal length; 
 an electrical connector coupled to a first end of the housing; 
 an arm having two parallel faces and positioned within the housing channel such that at least one face of the arm is aligned with at least one opening in the housing; 
 at least one magnet assembly positioned within the opening such that a face of the magnet is parallel to the face of the arm; and 
 an attachment mechanism secured to one end of the arm, wherein the attachment mechanism is adapted to be secured to an electronic device, 
 wherein the arm is configured to slide through the central channel to adjust the mounting system between an extended configuration and a collapsed configuration, and 
 wherein the at least one magnet assembly is positioned to apply magnetic force to the arm to control movement of the arm with respect to the housing; 
   securing an electronic device to the attachment mechanism; and   coupling the mounting system to a light fixture.   
     
     
         35 . The method of  claim 34 , wherein the electrical connector comprises a male lightbulb socket. 
     
     
         36 . The method of  claim 34 , wherein the mounting system further comprises an electronics housing configured to hold an electronic circuit. 
     
     
         37 . The method of  claim 36 , wherein the electronics housing extends circumferentially around the housing. 
     
     
         38 . The method of  claim 34 , wherein the at least one magnet assembly comprises two magnet assemblies positioned on opposite sides of the arm. 
     
     
         39 . The method of  claim 34 , wherein the at least one magnet assembly comprises a cylindrical shape having first and second opposite, parallel, planar faces, and wherein the at least one magnet assembly is positioned within the opening such that the first planar face is parallel to and contacts a planar surface of the arm. 
     
     
         40 . The method of  claim 34 , wherein the at least one magnet assembly comprises one or more of a neodymium magnet or a printed poly-magnet. 
     
     
         41 . The method of  claim 40 , wherein the at least one magnet assembly has a strength between N40 and N52. 
     
     
         42 . The method of  claim 34 , wherein the at least one magnet assembly comprises one or more of a friction layer, a rubber material, a silicone material, a plastic material, a polymer coating, or an encapsulation. 
     
     
         43 . The method of  claim 34 , wherein the electronic device comprises one of more of a light, an LED panel light, a microphone, a speaker, an audio component, a light fixture, a motor, a pump, a fan, a thermostat, a radio, a wireless transmitter, a wireless receiver, a Bluetooth device, a communications hub, a phone, a router, a switch, or a display.