Pipe Securing Apparatus With Adhesive Mount And Curved Support
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing devices for securing pipes to walls are not easy to use, quick, or inexpensive, and they fail to comply easily with governmental regulations.
Innovation Solution
A pipe securing device with a generally flat surface that adheres to the wall and a curved support unit for the pipe, featuring an optional securing bar and extension flange for off-set installation, allowing for horizontal or vertical alignment and compliance with regulations, along with an adapter for smaller pipes and integrated sensors for issue detection.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If existing pipe securing devices are used, then pipe securing function is provided, but they are not easy to use, quick, or inexpensive
Solution Approach 1:
The pipe securing device is divided into distinct functional segments: a flat mounting surface for wall attachment, a curved support unit for pipe reception, an optional securing bar for locking, and an extension flange for offset installation. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function efficiently while keeping the overall device simple and easy to install.
Solution Approach 2:
The device incorporates multiple functions within a single structure: the flat surface adheres to the wall, the curved unit supports the pipe, the securing bar prevents movement, and the extension flange enables off-set installation. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for multiple separate components, making the device easier to install while maintaining comprehensive pipe securing capabilities.
2Reliability
If existing pipe securing devices are used, then pipe support is provided, but they fail to comply easily with governmental regulations
Solution Approach 1:
The device allows for adjustable positioning and orientation through the extension flange and securing bar mechanism, enabling installation in various configurations (horizontal, vertical, off-set) to meet different governmental regulation requirements for pipe support spacing, height, and orientation without requiring different device models.
3Strength
If a single device secures the pipe, then installation is simplified, but pipe movement prevention is insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The curved support unit is pre-formed to receive the pipe in a specific orientation, and the securing bar is designed to lock over the top of the pipe before final installation is complete. This preliminary positioning and locking action prevents pipe movement during and after installation, ensuring strong securing without complex adjustment mechanisms.
Data Source
AI summary
A device for securing a pipe to a wall, including an exterior wall of a building, is provided. The device has a generally flat surface which adheres to the wall and a generally curved support unit which receives the pipe. An optional securing bar may be locked over the top of the pipe to prevent movement of the pipe. In an embodiment, the device has an extension flange which allows the pipe to be secured to the wall in an off-set manner. Preferably, a plurality of the present aligned devices secure the pipe to the wall in a horizontal or vertical manner. The device allows the pipe to be secured to a wall in compliance with governmental regulations. An adapter unit may be inserted over the curved support unit for one or more smaller pipes.