Adjustable Conduit Support Bracket for Fast Joist-Mounted Duct Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
The existing methods for supporting air ducts above ceiling joists are time-consuming and inefficient, requiring ad hoc construction of wooden structures, which increases construction costs and time.
Innovation Solution
A conduit support bracket system comprising adjustable elongated bases, vertical support arms, and rotatable support platforms that can be bolted or screwed to joists, allowing for quick and versatile installation of air ducts at various heights and angles.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If ad hoc wooden structures are constructed to support air ducts above joists, then the air ducts can be supported at the required elevation, but the construction time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The support system is divided into separate modular components: a base that attaches to joists, vertical support arms with adjustable lengths, and platform sections. These segmented components can be independently installed and adjusted, eliminating the need for time-consuming custom wooden structure construction while maintaining support reliability.
Solution Approach 2:
The support arms incorporate adjustable length mechanisms and rotatable joints that allow dynamic adaptation to different installation requirements. The support arms can be extended or retracted and rotated to achieve proper positioning, providing the necessary adaptability without requiring custom-built structures for each situation.
2Adaptability or versatility
If custom wooden support structures are built for each construction job, then the air ducts can be properly positioned, but the construction process becomes inefficient and costly
Solution Approach 1:
The support bracket system is designed as a universal solution that can accommodate various joist spacings (16 inches to two feet), different air duct sizes and positions, and multiple installation configurations. The standardized base, adjustable support arms, and rotatable platforms provide multi-functionality across different construction scenarios, eliminating the need for custom wooden structures while maintaining high adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The system incorporates adjustable parameters including support arm length, platform rotation angle, and base mounting positions. These parameter changes allow the same standardized bracket design to adapt to different installation requirements, providing versatility without requiring custom construction for each job.
3Loss of time
If standardized support brackets are used instead of custom wooden structures, then installation time is reduced, but the system must accommodate varying joist spacings from 16 inches to two feet
Solution Approach 1:
The base component incorporates adjustable mounting mechanisms that can accommodate joist spacings ranging from 16 inches to two feet. The support arms feature telescopic or adjustable length designs that can be configured for different span requirements. This dynamic adjustability allows a single standardized bracket design to work across varying joist configurations while maintaining rapid installation.
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AI summary
A conduit support bracket is provided. The support bracket has an elongated base that can be secured to a pair of adjacent joists having a space between the joists. The support bracket has a vertical support arm secured to the base at one end of the arm. The length of the support arm is adjustable. A support platform is secured to the opposite end of the support arm. The support platform can be rotated both horizontally and vertically to adjust the orientation of the support platform. As many support brackets as needed may be used at intervals to support a length of conduit in an elevated position above joists.