Expandable Beam Hanger With Adjustable Leveling Modules
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing beam hangers are cumbersome to install, require meticulous measurements, are fixed in dimension, and do not facilitate easy leveling or runoff of rainwater.
Innovation Solution
An expandable hanger system with adjustable modules that allow for lateral and vertical expansion, featuring sliders, leveling members, and elastic bands for secure attachment to building members, enabling easy adjustment and alignment of beams.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a fixed dimension hanger is used, then the manufacturing process is simple, but it can only accommodate beams of a single dimension
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger is divided into multiple expandable sections or modules that can be adjusted to accommodate different beam dimensions. Each section can be independently positioned or expanded to fit the specific requirements of the beam being supported.
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger incorporates movable or adjustable components that allow it to dynamically adapt to different beam sizes and configurations. This includes expandable wings, adjustable positioning mechanisms, and flexible connection elements.
2Productivity
If a traditional single-piece hanger is used, then the structure is simple, but installation is cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger is divided into multiple components or modules that can be assembled together during installation. This segmentation allows for easier handling, faster assembly, and simpler disassembly compared to a traditional single-piece hanger, while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger components are pre-assembled or pre-configured in a modular fashion during manufacturing, so that during installation, the user simply needs to connect the pre-prepared modules rather than assembling everything from scratch, significantly reducing installation time.
3Ease of operation
If a fixed dimension hanger is used, then manufacturing is straightforward, but meticulous measurements are required during installation
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger incorporates adjustable parameters such as variable wing spans, adjustable positioning slots, and flexible connection points that allow the installer to adapt the hanger to different beam dimensions without requiring extremely precise pre-measurements, reducing the measurement precision requirement during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger includes self-aligning features, self-adjusting mechanisms, or built-in measurement guides that automatically ensure proper positioning and alignment during installation, eliminating the need for meticulous manual measurements and alignment by the installer.
4Ease of operation
If a traditional hanger design is used, then the structure is simple, but it is difficult to level the beam
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger incorporates adjustable or movable components that allow for easy leveling and positioning of the beam. This includes adjustable positioning mechanisms, flexible connection elements, and self-aligning features that facilitate achieving the correct level without complex procedures.
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger includes built-in leveling indicators, alignment guides, or self-correcting mechanisms that provide feedback to the installer during installation, helping to achieve proper leveling and alignment automatically without requiring complex adjustment procedures.
5Object-affected harmful factors
If a fixed dimension hanger is used, then the design is simple, but it does not facilitate rainwater runoff
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger is designed with segmented or modular components that create natural channels or pathways for rainwater runoff. The separation of components allows water to flow along defined paths away from the building structure, improving drainage capability without requiring a completely complex design.
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger incorporates features that extend into additional dimensions or create three-dimensional water pathways, allowing rainwater to be directed away from the building through vertical or lateral channels integrated into the hanger structure, improving runoff capability while adding manageable complexity.
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AI summary
An adapter for a bracket for attaching a first building member to a second building member has a first side member spaced laterally from a second side member, and a leveling member. The leveling member has a top panel, a first side unit and a second side unit that are movable relative to the first side member and second side member. A longitudinal position of the top panel is reciprocable between an uppermost position and a lowermost position via movement between the first and second side members and first and second side units, respectively. The first side member is attachable to a first panel of the hanger independent from the first side unit and the second side member is attachable to a second panel of the hanger independent from the second side unit. The adapter can be attached to a bracket to form a hanger.