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Support system for sound absorbing panels

US4227355A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 30, 1978
Grant dateOct 14, 1980
Priority date
Expiry dateMar 30, 1998

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B2001/8452
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A hanger bracket is disclosed for supporting and connecting sound absorption panels wherein the panels have a top frame member with a depending lip portion. The hanger bracket is usable for both fixed and movable sound absorption walls. The hanger bracket is comprised of two substantially identical bracket members having upper and lower generally vertical plates residing in offset substantially parallel planes. The bracket members are connected to each other, and to the support member, by connector means at the upper vertical plates. The lower plates have at least one punched-out tab portion extending generally inwardly then upwardly which engage the depending lip of the panel frame to thereby support the panel. The hanger bracket is attachable to both a fixed support member and to a movable trolley support member. A fixed sound absorption wall having one or more sound absorbing panels is provided wherein the hanger bracket supports the panels and is secured to a fixed support member. A movable sound absorption wall is disclosed wherein one or more sound absorbing panels are movably supported by the hanger bracket which is attached to a horizontally movable trolley engaging a suppo…

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