Support System for Process Piping and Method of Installation

a technology of support system and process piping, which is applied in the direction of manufacturing tools, mechanical equipment, metal-working machine components, etc., can solve the problems of high cost and time consumption of the prior art installation of the system b>10/b>, and achieve the effect of cost-effectiveness

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-12-10
HENDERSHOT CHRISTOPHER J
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This approach significantly reduces installation time and costs by allowing for precise adjustment and permanent fixation of pipe elevations and slopes, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of piping system installations.

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Installation of the system 10 in the prior art was a costly and time consuming operation.

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[0019]The present invention contemplates the use of hangers employing adjustable threaded rods of varying lengths to both temporarily set the pipe and then permanently maintain it. In accordance with the use of the adjustable hangers of the instant invention, the layout of the installation and the final assembly are substantially joined together in a single step, reducing the time, materials, and incident costs for such installations.

[0020]With continued reference to the drawings and particularly FIG. 2, it can be seen that an adjustable hanger rod assembly of the instant invention is designated generally by the numeral 40. The adjustable hanger rod assembly 40 includes a rod 42 having opposite threaded ends 44, 46, each end being threaded in a direction or orientation opposite that of the other. For example, the end 44 may have a right hand or clockwise thread, while the end 46 has a left hand or counterclockwise thread. Under the concepts of the invention, it will be appreciated t...

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A support system for process piping and method of installation are presented. An adjustable hanger rod assembly includes a rod with oppositely oriented external threads at opposite ends thereof. These threads are adapted to mate with internal threads in respectively associated sleeves. One of the sleeves is fixed to a support system, while the other sleeve is fixedly secured to a pipe clamp. The oppositely oriented threading of the rod allows the rod to operate as a turnbuckle, such that rotation of the rod adjusts the elevation of the pipe clamp and an associated pipe retained thereby. Once a desired adjustment has been achieved, the rod and associated pipe clamp may be locked into position by tack or spot welding of the rod to the associated sleeves.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION[0001]This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 13 / 343,749 filed Jan. 5, 2012, for Support System for Process Piping and Method of Installation, now U.S. Pat. No. ______.TECHNICAL FIELD[0002]The invention herein resides in the art of industrial piping systems, and more particularly, to such systems that are used for transporting fluid from one work station to another in a manufacturing process. Specifically, the invention relates to a support system for piping in a fluid manufacturing process, and particularly, the suspension or support apparatus, system installation, and the method of effecting the same. Most particularly, the invention relates to adjustable pipe hangers that may be secured to an overhead surface such as the ceiling, wall, floor or the like and which may be adjusted in situ to achieve a desired elevation or slope for the suspended pipe.BACKGROUND ART[0003]With reference to FIG. 1, an appreciation can be obtained with regar...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): F16L3/00
CPCY10T29/49904F16L3/00F16L3/1075F16L3/11Y10T29/49826
InventorHENDERSHOT, CHRISTOPHER J.
OwnerHENDERSHOT CHRISTOPHER J