| CPC F04D 29/34 (2013.01) [F04D 25/088 (2013.01)] | 21 Claims |
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1. A ceiling fan assembly for mounting to a structure, the ceiling fan assembly comprising:
a motor having a rotor assembly, which rotates about a rotational axis, and a stator assembly that is stationary relative to the rotational axis;
at least one blade assembly having a root assembly; and
a connector assembly comprising:
a pocket carried by the rotor assembly,
a tab carried by the at least one blade assembly and received within the pocket,
a first ramp and a second ramp in opposing relation within the pocket to define a throat within the pocket, with the throat oriented at an angle relative to the pocket,
a first tensioner and a second tensioner in opposing relation within the pocket and bearing against the tab, when the tab is inserted in the pocket and through the throat to a fully inserted position within the pocket where the first tensioner applies a first pressure to the tab to counter the weight of the at least one blade assembly, the second tensioner applies a second pressure to the tab to counter any lift forces during rotation of the blade, and at least one of the first tensioner or the second tensioner applies a third pressure to the root assembly to counter any angular motion during rotation.
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