Lateral seismic brace
US8353143B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 21, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jan 15, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16L3/24
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A sway brace fitting clamp is used for lateral bracing of sprinkler or other types of pipe (designated the service pipe) to a structure, to prevent movement of the service pipe perpendicular to the axis of the pipe relative to the structure to which it is attached. The sway brace fitting clamp includes a U-bolt which fits around the service pipe, and a pair of hooks that are coupled to straight ends of the U-bolt, for hooking the sway brace pipe. A pair of nuts engages threaded portions of the U-bolt ends. The nuts may be tightened to pull the sway brace pipe into contact with the service pipe, firmly clamping the sway brace pipe and the service pipe together.
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