Abstract: A suspension assembly includes an upper suspension subassembly with an upper end secured to a ceiling, a connecting device including an upper end having a spherical surface engagement relationship with a lower end of the upper suspension subassembly, and a lower suspension subassembly including an upper end having a spherical surface engagement relationship with a lower end of the connecting device and a lower end securely attached to a motor for driving a ceiling fan.

Abstract: A suspension assembly includes an upper supporting member securely attached to a ceiling, a suspension rod, and a connecting member. The upper supporting member includes a bowl-like section defined in a lower portion thereof. The bowl-like section includes a first through hole defined in a bottom thereof, and a bowl-like upper suspension member is securely retained in the bowl-like section. A suspension rod includes an upper end which extends through the first through hole and securely attached to the upper suspension member. A suspension seat is securely mounted to the suspension rod and includes an inverted bowl-like seat which has a second through hole extending along a longitudinal axis thereof. An inverted bowl-like lower suspension member is securely received in the bowl-like seat, and the lower end of the suspension rod extends through the second through hole and securely attached to the lower suspension member.