Pipe Hanger Ball Socket Assembly Slope Adjustment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Contractors face challenges during pipe hanger installation, including pipe alignment, securement, and slope adjustments, which existing pipe hanger systems do not adequately address.
Innovation Solution
A pipe hanger system utilizing a ball and socket configuration that allows for easier assembly, 360-degree swiveling, and ±15-degree pivoting to accommodate slope adjustments, reducing assembly steps and distributing weight effectively.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of manufacture
If traditional pipe hanger systems are used, then the structure provides basic support, but assembly is complex and requires multiple steps
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the support rod, adjustment mechanism, and mounting components into an integrated pipe hanger assembly. The support rod integrates the ball-and-socket joint, adjustment sleeve, and mounting bracket into a single unified structure, reducing the number of separate components and assembly steps required during installation.
Solution Approach 2:
The support rod serves multiple functions simultaneously: it provides structural support, enables slope adjustment through the ball-and-socket mechanism, allows for positioning adjustments via the adjustment sleeve, and facilitates secure mounting to the structure. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate components for each function.
2Adaptability or versatility
If rigid pipe hanger systems are used, then structural strength is maintained, but flexibility for slope adjustments and alignment is limited
Solution Approach 1:
The pipe hanger system incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities through the ball-and-socket joint and adjustment sleeve. The ball-and-socket joint allows the support rod to pivot and swivel, enabling slope adjustments and alignment modifications after installation. The adjustment sleeve provides telescopic movement for fine-tuning the position, transforming a static structure into a dynamically adjustable one.
Solution Approach 2:
The ball-and-socket joint utilizes spherical geometry to enable multi-directional movement. The spherical ball within the socket allows rotation and pivoting in multiple axes, providing the flexibility needed for slope adjustments and pipe alignment while maintaining structural integrity through the curved contact surfaces.
3Manufacturing precision
If adjustable pipe hanger systems are used, then alignment and slope adjustments are enabled, but weight distribution may create additional strain
Solution Approach 1:
The ball-and-socket joint acts as an intermediary element between the rigid support rod and the pipe being held. It absorbs and distributes adjustment forces, allowing alignment and slope modifications without transmitting excessive strain to the mounting points or the pipe itself. The socket portion provides a cushioning effect during adjustment operations.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic adjustment mechanisms allow for gradual positioning rather than forced alignment. The adjustment sleeve enables incremental telescopic movements, and the ball-and-socket joint permits controlled pivoting, distributing the adjustment load over multiple small movements rather than requiring high force in a single action.
Data Source
AI summary
Various embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a pipe hanger system. In one embodiment, among others, the pipe hanger system comprises a socket, a support rod, and a strap. A first end of the support rod 106 can be positioned in an inner cavity of the socket. The first end of the support rod 106 can comprise a ball. A second end of the support rod can be attached to a support structure. The strap can be used to secure a pipe to the pipe hanger system.