Seismic clamp for non-structural components in a building

US10851917B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Eaton Intelligent Power Limited · IE

Inventors

• Alexander W. Schickling · Edwardsville, US
• Nicholas R. Grahek · Edwardsville, US
• Bret Eilerman · Grantfork, US
• Martin Lee Witherbee · Godfrey, US
• Stephanie D. Osborn · Carlyle, US
• Sarah Hempen · Glen Carbon, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Dec 19, 2017
• Grant date: Dec 1, 2020
• Expiry date: Dec 19, 2037

Classification

• Technology area (CPC F): Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
• CPC primary: F16L3/085
• WIPO field: Mechanical elements
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A seismic clamp for securing a utility pipe to a rigid rod includes a pipe holder that secures the utility pipe to the seismic clamp. A rod fitting secures the rigid rod to the seismic clamp so that the rigid rod extends transverse to the utility pipe. A spacer is disposed between the holder and the rod fitting. The spacer inhibits the rigid rod from contacting the utility pipe when the utility pipe is secured to the seismic clamp, and the rigid rod is secured to the seismic clamp.