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Self-aligning hanger attachment bracket for structural steel joists

US3945741A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 6, 1975
Grant dateMar 23, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 6, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T403/4602
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hanger for mounting hollow metal joists perpendicular to headers and the like is disclosed. The hanger has a U-shaped top flange for hanging the hanger and a backplate suspended from the hanger with the backplate terminating at its bottom edge in a saddle for the joist to rest upon and with the backplate being bent outward and together at its upper portion to provide a support for the interior of the hollow metal joist.

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