Equipment support system and method of supporting equipment

Abstract

A mounting system includes a frame that defines a truss structure and a plurality of mounting locations within the truss structure. The plurality of mounting locations are configured to interchangeably couple to one or more members, including one or more of an access panel, a light troffer or a boom mount.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A mounting system comprising:
 a frame that define a truss structure; and   a plurality of mounting locations within the truss structure, the plurality of mounting locations configured to interchangeably couple to one or more of an access panel, a light troffer or a boom mount.   
     
     
         2 . The mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the frame extends around a portion of a perimeter of a supply air array configured to direct air into a sterile field of an operating room. 
     
     
         3 . The mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein when a boom mount is coupled to the truss structure, a mounting plate is coupled to one of the plurality of mounting locations and a boom arm is configured to extend from the truss structure. 
     
     
         4 . The mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mounting locations are sized and shaped to receive therein mounting portions of one or more of the access panel, the light troffer and the boom mount. 
     
     
         5 . The mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the plurality of mounting locations are configured to include one more predefined mounting configurations. 
     
     
         6 . The mounting system of  claim 1 , wherein the frame extends around a sterile field of an operating room. 
     
     
         7 . An operating room comprising:
 a floor connected to walls;   a ceiling connected to the walls, wherein a surgical site is disposed at an area between the floor, the walls, the and ceiling; and   a mounting system coupled to the ceiling, the mounting system defining a truss structure and a plurality of mounting locations within the truss structure, the plurality of mounting locations configured to interchangeably couple to one or more of an access panel, a light troffer or a boom mount.   
     
     
         8 . The operating room of  claim 7 , wherein the frame of the mounting system extends around a sterile field of the operating room. 
     
     
         9 . The operating room of  claim 7 , wherein the truss structure comprises a plurality of truss elements being of plural different types and shapes. 
     
     
         10 . A mounting system comprising:
 a frame that defines a truss structure having a plurality of cross member defining openings therethrough; and   a plurality of mounting locations within the truss structure at the openings, the plurality of mounting locations configured to interchangeably couple to one or more components for use in a sterile environment.   
     
     
         11 . The mounting system of  claim 10 , wherein the truss structure include a plurality of truss types. 
     
     
         12 . The mounting system of  claim 10 , wherein the plurality of mounting locations are configured for adjustable height coupling of a component therein. 
     
     
         13 . The mounting system of  claim 10 , wherein a supply air array is mounted within only middle portion mounting locations. 
     
     
         14 . The mounting system of  claim 13 , wherein surgical room equipment is mounted outside of the middle portion mounting locations. 
     
     
         15 . The mounting system of  claim 10 , wherein the frame defines a rectangular configuration with an opening within the rectangular configuration.