Support device for suspending elongated objects

Abstract

A support device for suspending elongated objects on a support structure, comprising a receiving element comprising a hook for receiving one or more elongated objects and a rod extending in a first direction from an attachment end of the hook, the rod being opposite a front end of the hook, and a fastening element for fastening the hook to the support structure, the fastening element is configured to be fixed on a supporting structure, the rod part is provided with a first mounting hole, the fastening element is provided with a second mounting hole, at least one pin penetrates through the rod part and the mounting hole of the fastening element respectively, so that the fastening element is hinged to the rod part, and the fastening element can pivot relative to the rod part of the receiving element. The supporting device can be suitable for different installation positions, is firm and durable, and is convenient to install.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to a fastening connection device, in particular a support device for suspending elongate objects such as pipes, cables or the like. BACKGROUND

[0002] Existing support devices for suspending elongate objects such as pipes, cables or the like generally comprise a fastening element and a receiving component. The receiving component is essentially hook-shaped for receiving the objects to be suspended, which are compressed in the receiving component under the action of their weight. The fastening element is used to secure the support device to a support structure such as a ceiling or a wall. For example, a screw can be used as a fastening means, by which the fastening element is fastened to the support structure by being fitted into a threaded hole. Alternatively, the support device is fastened to the support structure by a nail passing through the fastening element.

[0003] US 10881694B discloses a cable support comprising a receiving element, a fastening element and at least one extension tab. The receiving element comprises a hook portion configured to support one or more cables and a stem portion extending in a first direction from an attachment end opposite a free end of the hook portion. The fastening element can extend in a second direction from the stem portion and can comprise one or more holes for receiving a fastener securing the receiving element to a support structure. The extension tab connects the fastening element to the receiving element and the extension tab can be bent relative to the receiving element to move the fastening element between a wall-mounted configuration, a ceiling-mounted configuration and a pole-mounted configuration.

[0004] However, a disadvantage of the known cable support is that when the cable support is configured to be mounted to different support structures, for example, a wall, a ceiling, or a pole, the extension tab needs to be manually bent so that the fastening element can be rotated to the correct mounting position. The cable support is usually formed from sheet metal, which should be made of a sufficiently hard metal material to ensure sufficient support strength. Therefore, a lot of force is often required to bend the extension tab and it is difficult to ensure that the fastening element is bent to the correct mounting angle. In addition, the structure for maintaining the relative position between the fastening element and the receiving element when the fastening element is bent to the correct angle is also very complex, which is inconvenient for construction and installation. SUMMARY

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present application is to provide a support device for suspending elongate objects, which can be adapted to different mounting positions, is robust and durable, and is convenient to install.

[0006] A support device for hanging elongated objects on a support structure, comprising a receiving element and a fastening element, wherein the receiving element comprises a hook portion for receiving one or more elongated objects and a stem portion extending from an attachment end of the hook portion in a first direction, the stem portion being opposite a free end of the hook portion, the fastening element being configured to be fixed to the support structure, the stem portion being provided with a first mounting hole, the fastening element being provided with a second mounting hole, at least one pin being passed through the mounting holes of the stem portion and the fastening element, respectively, such that the fastening element is hingedly connected to the stem portion, the fastening element being rotatable about the pin relative to the stem portion of the receiving element. The hinge connection between the fastening element and the stem portion allows for easy adjustment of the angle of the fastening element relative to the stem portion to suit different support structures.

[0007] The fastening element is rotatable between the first direction and a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. In this way, the fastening element can be adapted for mounting to a wall in the first direction and for mounting to a ceiling in the second direction.

[0008] The fastening element is infinitely adjustable in angle between the first direction and the second direction. Due to the hinged connection between the fastening element and the stem portion of the support device according to the invention, the fastening element is free to rotate relative to the stem portion between the first direction and the second direction, even if the support structure is not arranged in a vertical or horizontal direction.

[0009] The fastening element comprises a main portion for fastening and a connection portion extending from the main portion, wherein the connection portion comprises a first locking surface substantially perpendicular to the main portion and first mounting surfaces extending from both sides of the locking surface away from the main portion, respectively, the first mounting holes being provided on the first mounting surfaces, the top end of the stem portion is substantially L-shaped in a cross-section perpendicular to the first direction, comprising a second locking surface facing the free end of the hook portion and second mounting surfaces extending from both sides of the second locking surface away from the hook portion, respectively, the second mounting holes being provided on the second mounting surfaces. The support device according to the invention, the fastening element and the stem portion are hingedly connected at their respective ends, resulting in a more compact and practical overall support device.

[0010] The connection portion of the fastening element and the top end of the stem portion are provided with interlocking structures, such that the position of the main portion of the fastening element in the first direction and / or the second direction results in a locking of the position of the fastening element relative to the stem portion. The interlocking mechanism ensures the stability and reliability of the support device after being mounted to the support structure.

[0011] The interlocking structure comprises a spring and a slot respectively arranged at the connecting portion and the top end of the rod portion of the fastening element, when the main body portion of the fastening element is positioned in the first direction and / or the second direction, the spring is engaged in the slot, when the main body portion of the fastening element is positioned between the first direction and the second direction, the spring is released from the slot. Such interlocking structure is not only simple in structure, convenient in processing, but also extremely firm and reliable.

[0012] The spring comprises at least two, a first spring arranged at the first mounting surface and a second spring arranged at the first locking surface, the first spring and the second spring respectively extend outward relative to the first mounting surface and the first locking surface, the slot also comprises at least a first slot and a second slot, which are respectively arranged at the second mounting surface and the second locking surface corresponding to the position of the spring, when the main body portion of the fastening element is positioned in the first direction, the first spring is engaged in the first slot, when the main body portion of the fastening element is positioned in the second direction, the second spring is engaged in the second slot. In this way, when the support device of the present application is installed in different support structures, the fastening element can be positionally locked relative to the rod portion to ensure that the support device is always stable during use.

[0013] The connecting portion of the fastening element and the top end of the rod portion are further provided with a limiting structure, so that when the main body portion of the fastening element is in the first direction, it cannot continue to rotate around the pin.

[0014] The support device for suspending an elongated object of the present application can very conveniently select the angle of the fastening element relative to the rod portion according to different support structures, and can ensure the firmness and stability of the support device after installation to the support structure. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] The embodiments can be better understood through the following detailed description when read in connection with the accompanying drawings. It is emphasized that various components not necessarily are drawn to scale. In fact, the dimensions can be arbitrarily increased or decreased for the sake of clarity. In the drawings, like reference numerals refer to like elements.

[0016] Figure 1 is a schematic view of the support device for suspending an elongated object of the present application;

[0017] Figure 2 is a side view of the support device for suspending an elongated object of the present application;

[0018] Figure 3 is a schematic view of the installation state of the fastening element of the support device for suspending an elongated object of the present application in the first direction;

[0019] Figure 4 is Figure 3partial cross-sectional view of the support device shown in Fig. 1 along the line A-A;

[0020] Figure 5 Fig. 4 is a schematic view of the mounting state of the fastening element of the support device according to the application in the second direction;

[0021] Figure 6 is a cross-sectional view of the support device shown in Fig. 1 ; Figure 5

[0022] Figure 7 is a schematic view of the fastening element of the support device for hanging elongated objects according to the application;

[0023] Figure 8 is a schematic view of the receiving element of the support device for hanging elongated objects according to the application. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0024] In the following, the fastening element of the support device for hanging elongated objects according to the application will be described with reference to Figures 1 to 8 The following description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit the present disclosure or the application and uses of the application. Throughout the specification, expressions of "front", "rear", "above", "below", "left" and "right" are used to define various parts of the support device according to the application when arranged in the orientation in which it is intended to be used.

[0025] With reference to Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the support device for hanging elongated objects according to the application is generally designated 1 and is generally "J"-shaped, comprising a fastening element 10 and a receiving element 20.

[0026] With reference to Figure 7 , the fastening element 10 is configured to fix the support device 1 to a support structure (not shown). In the embodiment shown, the fastening element 10 consists of a main portion 11 of sheet metal (for example iron or aluminum, or an alloy such as steel) extending in a plane perpendicular to the direction of fastening and having two opposite lateral edges 13 bent, for example by about 90°, and a connecting portion 12 extending from the main portion. Thereby, a mounting face opposite to the direction of fastening is formed between the two opposite lateral edges 13.

[0027] ​The body portion 11 of the fastening element 10 has at least one hole 14 for securing the support device 1 to a support structure, preferably by using fasteners (not shown), such as threaded fasteners or fastening pins driven by a tool such as a nail gun or the like. In many cases, the support structure is a vertical or substantially vertical surface, such as a wall, and in many other cases, the support structure is a horizontal or substantially horizontal surface, typically the underside of a ceiling or horizontal beam or joist made of concrete, wood or the like. As is known in the art, the type of fastener is determined by the type of support structure. It will be appreciated that, regardless of the type of hole 14, a fastener is passed through the respective hole and subsequently engages the support structure. In the illustrative embodiment, the body portion 11 of the fastening element 10 has two holes, one for a threaded fastener and one for a fastening pin. One of the holes is threaded to accommodate a threaded rod, such as a bolt, for securing the fastening device to a support structure that is also provided with a threaded hole. The other hole is unthreaded, typically circular, for attaching the support device 1 to a ceiling or other support or hanger using fasteners known in the art, such as nails.

[0028] The fastening element 10 further comprises a connecting portion 12, which is preferably integrally formed with the body portion 11. The connecting portion 12 comprises a first locking surface 15 substantially perpendicular to the body portion 12 and first mounting surfaces 16 extending from the first locking surface 15 on either side of the body portion 12, whereby the first mounting surfaces 16 are opposite sides substantially parallel to the lateral edges 13 of the body portion 12. The first mounting surfaces 16 are provided with first mounting holes 17.

[0029] With reference to Figure 8 The receiving element 20 is preferably an elongated strip or band of sheet metal, steel or other self-supporting material. In the illustrative embodiment of the present application, the receiving element 20 is cut, stamped and / or formed using conventional metal forming techniques to achieve the desired shape described in greater detail below. The receiving element 20 forms a generally "U"-shaped hook portion 22 having a free end 21 for receiving one or more elongated objects. Opposite the free end 21, the hook portion 22 transitions to an attachment end forming a stem portion 23. The stem portion 23 extends in a first direction and is opposite the free end 21 of the hook portion 22. In a preferred embodiment, the receiving element 20 is unitary and the hook portion 22 and stem portion 23 are integrally formed from a single metal band forming the receiving element 20. More preferably, the stem portion 23 has a generally "J"-shaped cross-section perpendicular to the first direction, including a surface facing the free end 21 of the hook portion and two side surfaces extending from either side of the surface away from the hook portion. In addition, the hook portion 22 can be sheathed with a plastic housing covering at least a portion of the outer surface of the hook portion, such that the hook portion 22 can be protected from damage when receiving the elongated object.

[0030] The stem portion 23 extends from the attachment end of the hook portion in a first direction to form a top end 24. According to a preferred embodiment of the present application, the top end 24 has a substantially J-shaped cross-section perpendicular to the first direction, comprising a second locking surface 25 facing the free end 21 of the hook portion and second mounting surfaces 26 extending from both sides of the second locking surface away from the free end 21 of the hook portion 22. The second mounting surfaces 26 are provided with second mounting holes 27.

[0031] Preferably, the receiving element 20 further comprises a clamping member 40 for preventing the elongated object from being pulled out of the hook portion 22. Referring to Figures 1 to 3 , the clamping member can be a resilient arm extending from the attachment end of the hook portion towards the free end, the free end 21 of the hook portion being provided with a clasp, the resilient arm being capable of being clamped in the clasp to thereby close the upper portion of the hook portion to prevent the elongated object from being pulled out of the free end of the hook portion.

[0032] Referring to Figures 1 to 6 , the two opposite first mounting surfaces 16 of the fastening element 10 are respectively adjacent to the two opposite second mounting surfaces 26 of the top end 24 of the stem portion 23, and the first mounting holes 17 on the first mounting surfaces 16 and the second mounting holes 27 on the second mounting surfaces 26 are correspondingly positioned and dimensioned, at least one pin 30 being respectively inserted through the first mounting holes 17 of the fastening element 10 and the second mounting holes 27 of the stem portion 23, such that the fastening element 10 is hingedly connected to the stem portion 23, and the fastening element 10 is pivotable relative to the stem portion 23 of the receiving element. The hinge connection between the fastening element 10 and the stem portion 23 allows the angle of the fastening element relative to the stem portion to be easily adjusted to suit different support structures. The pins 30 are two rivet pins respectively inserted through the two opposite mounting surfaces. Alternatively, the pins 30 can be a shaft pin inserted through respective mounting holes on the two opposite mounting surfaces.

[0033] According to the present application, the fastening element 10 is rotatable relative to the top end of the stem portion 23 between a first direction and a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. Thus, as shown in Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the fastening element 10 is adapted to be mounted to a wall in the position in the first direction, and to a ceiling in the position in the second direction, as shown in Figure 5 .

[0034] Preferably, the fastening element 10 is infinitely adjustable in angle between the first direction and the second direction. For example Figure 1 and Figure 2As shown, the fastening element 10 forms an angle of less than 90 degrees relative to the rod 23. However, when the fastening element 10 is mounted and fastened to the support structure, the support device 1 should be stable and secure. Therefore, an interlocking structure is provided between the connecting portion 12 of the fastening element 10 and the top end 24 of the rod 23, so that when the main portion 11 of the fastening element 10 is in the first direction and / or the second direction, the fastening element 10 is locked with the rod 23 and the fastening element 10 cannot rotate relative to the top end 24 of the rod 23, unless the interlocking mechanism is released when the fastening element 10 is changed from the first direction to the second direction. In this way, the fastening element 10 can rotate relatively freely between the first direction and the second direction.

[0035] The interlocking structure includes spring tabs 18, 19 and slots 28, 29, respectively disposed on the connecting portion 12 and / or the top end 24 of the stem 23 of the fastening element 10. When the main portion 11 of the fastening element 10 is positioned in the first and / or second directions, the spring tabs 18, 19 engage within the slots 28, 29. When the main portion 11 of the fastening element 10 is positioned between the first and second directions, the spring tabs 18, 19 release from the slots 28, 29. This interlocking structure is not only simple in structure and easy to manufacture, but also extremely strong and reliable. It should be understood that the interlocking structure is not limited to the form of spring tabs and slots; any interlocking structure that can lock the fastening element relative to the stem in the first and / or second directions is within the scope of the present invention.

[0036] According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 4 as well as Figures 6 to 8 The elastic pieces include a first elastic piece 18 disposed on the first mounting surface 15 and a second elastic piece 19 disposed on the first locking surface 16. The first elastic piece 18 is cut out from the first mounting surface 15 and bent so that the first elastic piece 18 extends obliquely toward one side of the main body 11 relative to the first mounting surface 15. The second elastic piece 19 is cut out from the first locking surface 16 and bent so that the second elastic piece 19 extends obliquely outward relative to the first locking surface 16.

[0037] The slots include a first slot 28 provided on the second mounting surface 25 and a second slot 29 provided on the second locking surface 26 corresponding to the positions and shapes of the first elastic piece 18 and the second elastic piece 19. Figure 1 and Figure 4 Preferably, the first slot 28 is a cutout formed directly on the second mounting surface 25. Figure 1 、 Figure 4 and Figure 6The second slot 29 is a cutout directly formed on the second locking surface 26. When the main body portion 11 of the fastening element 10 is in the first direction, the first elastic piece 18 is locked in the first slot 28, and when the main body portion 11 of the fastening element 10 is in the second direction, the second elastic piece 19 is locked in the second slot 29. In this way, when the support device of the present application is installed in different support structures, the fastening element 10 can be locked relative to the position of the rod portion 23 to ensure that the support device 1 remains stable during use. Since the fastening element 10 and the receiving element 20 are both made of metal material, the first elastic piece 18 and the second elastic piece 19 are directly cut and bent on the first mounting surface 15 and the first locking surface 16, respectively, and the first slot 28 and the second slot 29 are directly cut and formed on the second mounting surface 25 and the second locking surface 26, respectively, so that the design of the interlocking structure is simple and convenient to manufacture, and when the first elastic piece 18 is locked in the first slot 28 or the second elastic piece 19 is locked in the second slot 29, the locking of the elastic piece and the slot has sufficient strength to lock the fastening element in the first direction or the second direction, and the elastic piece also has a certain elasticity, making it possible to release the interlocking structure.

[0038] According to a preferred embodiment of the present application, a limiting structure 50 is further provided between the connecting portion 12 of the fastening element 10 and the top end 24 of the rod portion 23. As shown in Figure 3 the limiting structure 50 includes a protrusion provided on the first locking surface 16 and a notch provided on the second locking surface 26, the protrusion being received in the notch, and in this way, the main body portion of the fastening element cannot continue to rotate around the pin when it is in the first direction.

[0039] Therefore, the support device 1 for hanging elongated objects of the present application can be very conveniently applied to different support structures, such as a ceiling or a wall, and after installation to the support structure, it can ensure the firm and stable support of the device.

[0040] As mentioned above, although the exemplary embodiments of the present application have been described with reference to the accompanying drawings in the specification, the present application is not limited to the above-described specific embodiments, and there can be many other embodiments, and the scope of the present application should be defined by the claims and their equivalent meanings.

Claims

1. A support device for suspending elongate objects on a support structure, comprising a receiving element and a fastening element, wherein the receiving element comprises a hook portion for receiving one or more elongate objects and a stem portion extending in a first direction from an attachment end of the hook portion, the stem portion being opposite a free end of the hook portion, the fastening element being configured to be fixed to the support structure, characterised in that, The rod portion is provided with a first mounting hole, the fastening element is provided with a second mounting hole, at least one pin is respectively inserted through the mounting holes of the rod portion and the fastening element, so that the fastening element is hinged to the rod portion, and the fastening element can rotate relative to the rod portion of the receiving element about the pin.

2. The support device of claim 1, wherein, The fastening element rotates between a first direction and a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction.

3. The support device of claim 2, wherein, The fastening element can be infinitely adjusted in angle between the first direction and the second direction.

4. Support device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that The fastening element comprises a main body portion for fastening and a connecting portion extending from the main body portion, wherein the connecting portion comprises a first locking surface substantially perpendicular to the main body portion and first mounting surfaces respectively extending from both sides of the locking surface away from the main body portion, the first mounting hole is arranged on the first mounting surface, and the top end of the rod portion is substantially L-shaped in a cross section perpendicular to the first direction, comprising a second locking surface facing a free end of the hook portion and second mounting surfaces respectively extending from both sides of the second locking surface away from the hook portion, and the second mounting hole is arranged on the second mounting surface.

5. The support apparatus of claim 4, wherein Interlocking structures are arranged between the connecting portion of the fastening element and the top end of the rod portion, so that the position of the fastening element relative to the rod portion is locked when the main body portion of the fastening element is in the first direction and / or the second direction.

6. The support apparatus of claim 5, wherein, The interlocking structures comprise a spring and a slot respectively arranged on the connecting portion of the fastening element and the top end of the rod portion, the spring is engaged in the slot when the main body portion of the fastening element is in the first direction and / or the second direction, and the spring is released from the slot when the main body portion of the fastening element is in the first direction and the second direction.

7. The support device of claim 6, wherein, The spring comprises at least two, a first spring arranged on the first mounting surface and a second spring arranged on the first locking surface, the first spring and the second spring respectively extend outward relative to the first mounting surface and the first locking surface, and the slot comprises a first slot arranged on the second mounting surface and a second slot arranged on the second locking surface corresponding to the position and shape of the spring, the first spring is engaged in the first slot when the main body portion of the fastening element is in the first direction, and the second spring is engaged in the second slot when the main body portion of the fastening element is in the second direction.

8. The support apparatus of claim 6, wherein Limiting structures are further arranged between the connecting portion of the fastening element and the top end of the rod portion.

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