I-Beam Hanging Bracket for Space-Saving Worksite Lighting
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional lighting rigs for worksites are space-intensive, noisy, and emit fumes, requiring multiple generators and taking up valuable space, while existing solutions fail to efficiently utilize differently sized I-beam structures for support.
Innovation Solution
A support bracket apparatus that can be hung from and clamped to variously sized I-beams, featuring a hook and mounting platform to secure lighting assemblies, allowing for multiple lights to be powered by a single generator, reducing noise, emissions, and space usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Illumination intensity
If conventional lighting rigs with self-contained generators are used, then illumination is provided during darker hours, but they take up precious space and require multiple generators to be turned on and off individually
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the lighting fixtures from self-contained generator units and separates them into individual mountable components that can be attached to existing structures. The lighting fixtures are removed from mobile generator platforms and mounted separately on I-beam structures, eliminating the need for large towable generators and freeing up valuable worksite space while maintaining illumination capability
Solution Approach 2:
The bracket assembly serves multiple functions: it provides structural support for lighting fixtures, offers versatile mounting options for different I-beam sizes through adjustable components, and enables centralized power distribution. The universal design accommodates various I-beam dimensions and allows multiple lighting fixtures to be mounted on a single structure, replacing multiple individual lighting rigs
2Illumination intensity
If multiple self-contained lighting rigs are deployed, then adequate illumination is achieved, but noise and fume emissions increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention merges multiple separate lighting fixtures onto a single centralized bracket structure that can be served by one power source. Instead of operating multiple independent generator-lighting rig combinations, the system consolidates multiple lighting fixtures under a single power distribution point, thereby reducing the number of generators needed and consequently reducing overall noise and fume emissions while maintaining adequate illumination coverage
3Ease of operation
If lighting fixtures are mounted on mobile generators, then portability is achieved, but space efficiency is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The invention transitions the lighting system from a mobile ground-based platform to a vertical wall-mounted configuration. By mounting lighting fixtures on vertical I-beam structures rather than horizontal generator platforms, the system utilizes vertical space efficiently, freeing up horizontal worksite space while maintaining accessibility and portability through the removable bracket design
4Device complexity
If a single bracket design is used, then inventory complexity is reduced, but adaptability to different I-beam sizes is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The bracket incorporates dynamic, adjustable components including sliding mechanisms and reconfigurable fastening systems that allow the same bracket design to adapt to different I-beam widths and configurations. The adjustable elements enable the bracket to be dynamically reconfigured for various I-beam sizes without requiring multiple fixed-size bracket designs, thereby reducing inventory complexity while maintaining versatility
Data Source
AI summary
Aspects of the present disclosure may involve a support bracket that can include a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion. The first portion may define a first width. The first width can be about the same dimension as a first flange width of a first type of I-beam. A clamp may be positioned within the first portion to fasten the support bracket to the first flange. The support bracket may include a second portion that may define a second width. The second width may be about the same dimension as a second flange width of a second type of I-beam. The clamp may be positioned within the second portion to fasten the support bracket to the second flange. A mounting platform may extend from the support bracket. The mounting platform may include a mounting member for securing a pole. The support bracket may include a hook where the support bracket may be hung from the first type of I-beam or the second type of I-beam.