Universal captive bar hanger
US5029794A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 15, 1990 |
| Grant date | Jul 9, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 15, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF21V21/04
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A universal bar hanger employed for supporting fixtures to a pair of structural bodies. The bar hanger utilizes an elongated section having first and second surfaces with an elongated slot which is formed between first and second surfaces. The slot possesses a selected length and width dimension. An end section possessing a connector for affixing the end section to the structural body is also included. The end section is joined to the elongated section. A protuberance connects to and extends from the first surface of the elongated section and has a first portion with selected dimension that is in excess of the width dimension of the slot, and a second portion with a selected dimension that is smaller than the selected width dimension of the slot.
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