Rotating Brace Pipe Attachment for Fast Hanger Installation
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Solution Overview
Problem
Many pipe hangers are not adaptable to varying sizes of brace pipes and the process of coupling them can be complex and time-consuming.
Innovation Solution
A brace pipe attachment device comprising a hook member and a base member, where the hook member is rotatable relative to the base member, with fasteners extending through holes to securely engage the brace pipe, allowing for easy adjustment and secure attachment to different sizes of brace pipes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional pipe hangers are used with varying sizes of brace pipes, then the attachment process becomes complex and time-consuming, but the pipe hanger can securely support the piping
Solution Approach 1:
The hook member is designed to rotate relative to the base member, allowing the attachment device to dynamically adapt to different brace pipe sizes and orientations. This rotational capability enables the device to transition between different attachment configurations without requiring manual repositioning or complex alignment procedures, thereby reducing installation time while maintaining secure support.
Solution Approach 2:
The attachment device is divided into separate functional components: a base member that attaches to the brace pipe, a hook member that attaches to the pipe hanger, and a fastening mechanism. This segmentation allows each component to be optimized independently and facilitates quick assembly and adjustment to accommodate varying brace pipe sizes without affecting the entire attachment system.
2Reliability
If traditional pipe hangers are used with varying sizes of brace pipes, then secure support can be achieved, but the attachment process becomes complex
Solution Approach 1:
The attachment device is designed as a universal solution that can accommodate various sizes and types of brace pipes through its rotatable hook member and adjustable fastening mechanism. The base member with its channel and gripping edge provides a universal interface that adapts to different pipe diameters, eliminating the need for multiple specialized attachment devices and reducing overall system complexity while maintaining reliable support across diverse applications.
Data Source
AI summary
A brace pipe attachment mechanism includes an attachment device defining an attachment device body, the attachment device body comprising: an inner surface defining a brace pipe channel, the inner surface defining a gripping edge at least partially encircling the brace pipe channel; and a base portion, wherein a base fastener hole extends through the base portion to the brace pipe channel; and a fastener extending through the base fastener hole and into the brace pipe channel.