Threaded Rod Hanger With Partial Thread Quick Engagement
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional hangers for supporting objects on threaded rods require multiple pieces and complex installation procedures, often necessitating rotation of components about the thread axis to secure attachment.
Innovation Solution
A hanger design featuring a partial thread portion that engages with a threaded object without requiring rotation of the hanger or threaded object, allowing for quick engagement through a lever action perpendicular to the thread axis.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional hangers are used, then secure attachment is achieved, but installation complexity increases due to multiple pieces and rotation requirements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines the hanger body and engagement mechanism into a single integrated component. The hanger includes a body with a hole configured to receive the threaded rod and an engagement mechanism with teeth that engage the threaded rod's threads directly, eliminating the need for separate nuts or multiple pieces required by conventional hangers.
Solution Approach 2:
Instead of requiring rotation of the hanger body about the thread axis to secure attachment (conventional method), this invention inverts the approach by having the engagement mechanism rotate about its own axis to engage the threaded rod. The hanger body remains stationary while the engagement mechanism performs the rotational engagement action.
2Reliability
If conventional hangers requiring rotation are used, then secure attachment is achieved, but installation time increases
Solution Approach 1:
The engagement mechanism is pre-configured with teeth that match the threaded rod's thread profile. The hole in the hanger body is pre-positioned to align with the threaded rod, and the engagement mechanism is pre-loaded in a retracted position. This preliminary configuration allows the hanger to be quickly engaged by simply inserting the threaded rod and rotating the engagement mechanism a short distance, rather than requiring multiple steps or extensive rotation.
3Reliability
If conventional hangers with multiple parts are used, then secure attachment is achieved, but the number of components increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent merges the hanger body, support function, and engagement mechanism into a single integrated component. The hanger body provides structural support while the engagement mechanism with integrated teeth provides the attachment function, eliminating the need for separate nuts, washers, or multiple hanger pieces that would be required in conventional designs.
Data Source
AI summary
A hanger (200) is provided for supporting a load on a threaded object (10) with a longitudinal axis. The hanger (200) can include a hanger body (202), a hole (210) in the hanger body (202), and a partial thread portion (212). The hole (210) can be configured to receive the threaded object (10) therethrough. The partial thread portion (212) can be configured to engage with a thread of the threaded object (10) when the hanger (200) is in an engaged configuration. The hanger (200) can be configured to move from a non-engaged configuration to the engaged configuration without rotation of the hanger body (202) or the threaded object (10) about the longitudinal axis of the threaded object (10).