Integrally Formed Offset Hanger Gusset Reinforcement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing offset hangers used to mount utilities like pipes and conduits lack structural rigidity and ease of mounting, often requiring complex manufacturing processes and higher costs due to separate components, which complicates compliance with building codes and UL specifications.
Innovation Solution
An integrally formed offset hanger with a central retainer portion and legs, featuring ribs and gussets for reinforcement, which is manufactured from a metal blank to enhance rigidity, reduce manufacturing steps, and lower costs, while providing adequate support and protection to cylindrical components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If separate components are used to manufacture offset hangers, then manufacturing flexibility is improved, but structural rigidity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges multiple separate components (mounting plate, support arms, reinforcement elements) into a single integrally formed offset hanger body. This unified structure eliminates weak joints between components while maintaining manufacturing efficiency through stamping or forming processes from a single metal blank, thereby resolving the contradiction between manufacturing flexibility and structural rigidity.
2Manufacturing precision
If complex manufacturing processes are used, then manufacturing precision is improved, but productivity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The offset hanger is designed with pre-formed ribs, gussets, and leg structures that are created during the initial stamping or forming process. This preliminary formation of reinforcement features eliminates the need for subsequent welding, machining, or assembly operations, thereby maintaining manufacturing precision while significantly improving productivity.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple components are assembled, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The integrally formed offset hanger incorporates multiple functional features within a single structure: the mounting plate for wall attachment, support arms for utility support, ribs and gussets for structural reinforcement, and legs for positioning. This multi-functional design provides mounting adaptability for various utilities while eliminating assembly complexity by requiring only a single installation unit.
Data Source
AI summary
An offset hanger has a central retainer portion, a first leg and a second leg. The central retainer portion defines a segment of a generally cylindrical shape. A center axis is defined along the center of the generally cylindrical shape. A first pair of gussets extends from the central retainer portion to the first leg. A second pair of gussets extends from the central retainer portion to the second leg. Each pair of gussets comprises at least two gussets that are spaced apart in the axial direction of the generally cylindrical shape.