Threaded Rod Hanger With Partial Thread Snap 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 the hanger or threaded object to secure attachment, complicating the process.

Innovation Solution

A hanger design featuring a partial thread portion that engages with a threaded object without rotating the hanger or threaded object, allowing for quick attachment through a lever action perpendicular to the thread axis, and optionally using straps or retention devices for enhanced security.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Reliability

If conventional hangers are used that require multiple pieces and complex installation procedures, then secure attachment is achieved, but installation time and complexity increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidinstallation time

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines multiple separate hanger components into a single integrated hanger body with an integrated attachment mechanism. The hanger body includes a built-in attachment feature that engages with the threaded rod directly, eliminating the need for separate nuts or multiple pieces, thus reducing installation time while maintaining secure attachment.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The hanger design incorporates a self-attaching mechanism where the hanger body itself performs the attachment function to the threaded rod. The integrated attachment feature automatically engages with the threaded rod when inserted, eliminating the need for additional fastening operations or separate components, thereby simplifying the installation process.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #25Self-service

2Reliability

If conventional hangers require rotation of the hanger or threaded object to secure attachment, then secure connection is achieved, but ease of operation decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection securityVSAvoidinstallation ease

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of operation

Solution Approach 1:

Instead of requiring rotation of the hanger or threaded object to engage the attachment mechanism, the patent inverts the approach by designing the attachment feature to engage through a simple linear insertion motion. The attachment mechanism is oriented such that the hanger body slides onto the threaded rod and locks into place without any rotational movement, making installation easier while maintaining secure connection.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #13The other way round (Inversion)

3Reliability

If conventional hangers use multiple pieces and complex procedures, then secure attachment is achieved, but device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveattachment securityVSAvoidhanger structure complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent merges the hanger body and attachment mechanism into a single integrated component. The hanger body includes built-in attachment features that are formed as an integral part of the hanger structure, eliminating the need for separate nuts, washers, or other fastening components, thus reducing device complexity while maintaining secure attachment capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

4Reliability

If conventional hangers require threading or nuts for attachment, then secure connection is achieved, but ease of manufacture decreases

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveconnection securityVSAvoidmanufacturing simplicity

Core Design Contradiction:

ReliabilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

The patent combines the attachment function into the hanger body itself, forming the attachment feature as an integral part of the hanger structure. This integrated design can be manufactured in a single molding or forming process, eliminating the need for separate threading operations or nut assembly, thus simplifying manufacturing while maintaining secure connection capability.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The design simplifies installation by eliminating the need for threading or using nuts, reduces installation time, and allows for easy attachment in hard-to-reach areas, while accommodating various threaded object sizes.

Implementation Method 1

The partial thread portion can be configured to engage with a thread of the threaded object when the hanger is in an engaged configuration

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectMechanical Threading: Screw

Implementation Method 2

allowing for quick attachment through a lever action perpendicular to the thread axis

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectLever Action: Lever

Data Source

PatentUS20250264126A1Systems and methods for a hanger for supporting a threaded object

Publication Date: 2025.08.21 ERICO INTERNATIONAL CORP

AI summary

A hanger is provided for supporting a load on a threaded object with a longitudinal axis. The hanger can include a hanger body, a hole in the hanger body, and a partial thread portion. The hole can be configured to receive the threaded object therethrough. The partial thread portion can be configured to engage with a thread of the threaded object when the hanger is in an engaged configuration. The hanger can be configured to move from a non-engaged configuration to the engaged configuration without rotation of the hanger body or the threaded object about the longitudinal axis of the threaded object.