Industrial Consultancy & Sponsored Research (IC&SR) , IIT Madras
Technology Category/ Market
Category – Assistive Devices/ Security Devices
Applications –Safety and Security devices, Home Appliances, Celling fans, Assistive devices
Industry – Safety and Security/ Consumer Technology
Market -The global security appliances market was valued at $69.18 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach $229.74 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 12.81% from 2021 to 2030.
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Problem Statement
- Conventional ceiling fan coupling arrangements easily support the weight of an average person during hanging., posing a serious risk for self-harm and suicide
- This vulnerability highlights a critical safety concern, necessitating the development of reliable safety device that effectively addresses the risk of hanging from ceiling fans, ensuring enhanced security and prevention measures.
Technology
The present invention discloses a safety device to prevent overload of a suspension arrangement of a ceiling fan, main components are:
- While installing, the top mount tube is attached securely to the ceiling using a bolt through the said diametrical hole
- The bottom mount tube is configured to be placed within the top mount tube , a top portion of the bottom mount tube having a plurality of slits forming a flared portion
- The said series of slits engages with the tapered portion of the top mount tube for a secure fit
- These slits allow for controlled deformation of the tube under excessive load conditions
- Upon application of a load above a threshold value, the slits are configured to close and allow the bottom mount tube to pass through the bottom portion of the top mount tube, thereby disengaging the suspension arrangement.
- The threshold value above which the slits are configured to close is 25kg.
- The top mount tube and bottom mount tube are further connected using a metal wire which prevents the ceiling fan from falling after the suspension arrangement disengages.
Key Features/ Value Proposition
Technical Perspective:
- The said safety device prevents overload of a suspension arrangement of a ceiling fan
- The arrangement of slits and the flare is configured such that the flare elastically deforms to release the bottom mount tube from the top mount tube.
- After the device releases due to application of a load above the threshold value, it is easy to reassemble to restore the safety coupling.
User Perspective:
- The said safety device provides means for safe coupling of a ceiling fan without the need for complex and expensive arrangements such as springs.
- The release arrangement is also highly reliable because of its simplicity, and inexpensive
- The safety wire prevents accidents due to falling of the fan.
Questions about this Technology?
Contact For Licensing
sm-marketing@imail.iitm.ac.in
ipoffice2@iitm.ac.in
Research Lab
Prof. Sivakumar M S
Prof. Arockiarajan A
Dr. Balaganesan
Department of Applied Mechanics
Intellectual Property
- IITM IDF Ref. 1626
- IN201841008565
Technology Readiness Level
TRL-4/5
Technology Validated in Relevant Environment