Wire Hanger With Rotatable Brackets For Building Structures
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing hangers in building construction are cumbersome to install, require meticulous measurements, and are not adaptable for multiple applications, necessitating various types for different purposes, which increases material consumption and complexity.
Innovation Solution
A wire hanger system comprising a structural wire member bent into alternating angled segments with rotatable brackets and a web bracket, allowing for adjustable attachment to building support members and beams, reducing the need for multiple hanger types and minimizing material usage.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If traditional sheet metal hangers are used, then connection strength is sufficient, but installation is cumbersome and time-consuming
Solution Approach 1:
The hanger is divided into modular components: a wire body with multiple arms and separate brackets that can be attached at different positions. This segmentation allows for easier handling and installation compared to traditional single-piece sheet metal hangers, directly addressing the installation ease and time issues.
Solution Approach 2:
The wire hanger incorporates adjustable and rotatable brackets that can be positioned and oriented during installation to match various beam configurations. This dynamic adjustability eliminates the need for meticulous pre-measurement and fitting required by traditional fixed-configuration hangers.
2Adaptability or versatility
If multiple varieties of hangers are used for different applications, then adaptability is improved, but device complexity and material consumption increase
Solution Approach 1:
The wire hanger design incorporates multiple arms with adjustable brackets that can be configured for different beam sizes, orientations, and attachment scenarios. This universal design allows a single hanger type to replace multiple specialized hanger varieties, reducing device complexity while maintaining adaptability across various building construction applications.
Solution Approach 2:
The hanger allows for parameter adjustments in bracket positioning, orientation, and arm configuration to adapt to different application requirements. This flexibility enables one hanger design to serve multiple purposes that traditionally required different hanger types, thereby reducing the complexity of managing multiple hanger varieties.
3Adaptability or versatility
If multiple varieties of hangers are used for different applications, then adaptability is improved, but material consumption increases
Solution Approach 1:
By designing a universal wire hanger that can accommodate various beam types and configurations through adjustable brackets and modular arms, the invention eliminates the need to manufacture and inventory multiple specialized hanger varieties. This single versatile hanger design reduces overall metal material consumption compared to producing multiple dedicated hanger types for different applications.
4Manufacturing precision
If meticulous measurements are required for installation, then connection precision is improved, but installation time and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The adjustable and rotatable bracket design allows installers to adapt the hanger to existing beam configurations rather than requiring precise pre-measurement and custom fitting. The dynamic adjustment capabilities maintain connection precision while significantly reducing installation complexity and the need for meticulous measurements.
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AI summary
A hanger for attaching a building members to one another includes a wire and a plurality of brackets. The brackets are rotatably attached to the wire and configured to receive an elongate fastener for attaching to a building member. A wire may define a right side and a left side with a central segment between them. Each of the right side and left side may include a plurality of wire segments in a quasi-zig zag formation. A linear segment may be positioned between adjacent opposite angled wire segments. The wire is optionally bendable to accommodate different installations. A web may also be rotatably attached to the wire to support a building member.