Abstract: A suspended ceiling provides horizontal areas of different elevation and a transitional area between the horizontal areas. The ceiling comprises a grid of horizontal intersecting supports and panels received by the supports. The transitional area is constructed by inclined supports connected to the horizontal supports by clips of special design. In a situation where three supports converge, a clip is provided having three channels diverging at appropriate angles. In a situation where four supports converge, a clip is provided having four channels diverging at appropriate angles. The clips include tabs which are crimped over the horizontal supports and the inclined supports of the transition area. The clips are of metal and of sufficiently thin gauge so they can be bent to provide the angles necessary in the transition area. An important feature of the invention is the ability to make modules comprising the grid for transition areas on a jig in a shop and transport it to a job site for installation.

Abstract: A suspended ceiling provides horizontal areas of different elevation and a transitional area between the horizontal areas. The ceiling comprises a grid of horizontal intersecting supports and panels received by the supports. The transitional area is constructed by inclined supports connected to the horizontal supports by clips of special design. In a situation where three supports converge, a clip is provided having three channels diverging at appropriate angles. In a situation where four supports converge, a clip is provided having four channels diverging at appropriate angles. The clips include tabs which are crimped over the horizontal supports and the inclined supports of the transition area. The clips are of metal and of sufficiently thin gauge so they can be bent to provide the angles necessary in the transition area. An important feature of the invention is the ability to make modules comprising the grid for transition areas on a jig in a shop and transport it to a job site for installation.