CA2476539C - Para-seismic support for pipes - Google Patents
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
- F16L3/08—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
- F16L3/12—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
- F16L3/1218—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing comprising a member substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing the pipe being only supported and not fixed
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- F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
- F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L—PIPES; JOINTS OR FITTINGS FOR PIPES; SUPPORTS FOR PIPES, CABLES OR PROTECTIVE TUBING; MEANS FOR THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
- F16L3/00—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets
- F16L3/08—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing
- F16L3/10—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two or more members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing
- F16L3/11—Supports for pipes, cables or protective tubing, e.g. hangers, holders, clamps, cleats, clips, brackets substantially surrounding the pipe, cable or protective tubing divided, i.e. with two or more members engaging the pipe, cable or protective tubing and hanging from a pendant
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Abstract
A para-seismic support (10) for pipes is disclosed. The support has two support members (11), each for supporting an end of a pipe on either side of a mechanical joint. The support members (11) are joined to each other. The support (10) is provided with a plurality of holes (17), at least one of which is for supporting the pipes, and at least one of which is for providing para-seismic protection by attaching the support (10) to a ceiling and by attaching said support (10) to a structure through at least on line (21) extending at an angle of no more than 90~ from a vertical direction.
Description
PARA-SEISMIC SUPPORT FOR PIPES
Field of the invention The present invention relates to a para-seismic support for pipes, and more particularly to such pipes used for plumbing purposes.
Descri tion of the prior art It is well known in the art to provide supports for pipes. Such supports usually include a support member on each side of a mechanical joint joining two pipes. The support member is then linked to a permanent structure, such as the ceiling, in order to provide adequate support for the pipes.
However, such supports do not provide any protection against seismic tremors, or any lateral shock applied to the pipes, which could result in failure of the mechanics! joint.
Summary of the inyention It is an object of the present invention to provide a para-seismic support for pipes. The support has at least two support members, each for supporting an end of a pipe on either side of a mechanical joint. The support members are joined to each other through joining means. The support is provided with a plurality of holes, for supporting the pipes, and for providing para-seismic protection.
More specifically, there is provided a pats-seismic support for pipes, comprising:
1a at least two support members, each of said support members being adapted to support an end of a pipe on either side of a. mechanical joint;
said support members being joined to each other through joining means, said joining means being provided with a plurality of holes, said holes, being adapted to receive lines to support said pipes from a ceiling, and to provide para-seismic protection through said lines attached both vertically and at an angle with respect to vertical,each line being fastened to respective hole of said plurality of holes.
Field of the invention The present invention relates to a para-seismic support for pipes, and more particularly to such pipes used for plumbing purposes.
Descri tion of the prior art It is well known in the art to provide supports for pipes. Such supports usually include a support member on each side of a mechanical joint joining two pipes. The support member is then linked to a permanent structure, such as the ceiling, in order to provide adequate support for the pipes.
However, such supports do not provide any protection against seismic tremors, or any lateral shock applied to the pipes, which could result in failure of the mechanics! joint.
Summary of the inyention It is an object of the present invention to provide a para-seismic support for pipes. The support has at least two support members, each for supporting an end of a pipe on either side of a mechanical joint. The support members are joined to each other through joining means. The support is provided with a plurality of holes, for supporting the pipes, and for providing para-seismic protection.
More specifically, there is provided a pats-seismic support for pipes, comprising:
1a at least two support members, each of said support members being adapted to support an end of a pipe on either side of a. mechanical joint;
said support members being joined to each other through joining means, said joining means being provided with a plurality of holes, said holes, being adapted to receive lines to support said pipes from a ceiling, and to provide para-seismic protection through said lines attached both vertically and at an angle with respect to vertical,each line being fastened to respective hole of said plurality of holes.
Brief description of the drawings The present invention and its advantages will be more easily understood after reading the following non-restrictive description of preferred embodiments thereof, made with reference to the following drawings in which:
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a support according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention;
Figures 2a, 2b and 2c are respectively a front view of a support according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention in use; a front view of one of said support members; and a side view of one of said support members;
Figures 3a and 3b are respectively front and side views of an installed support according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention.
Description of a preferred embodiment of the invention The present invention is directed to a para-seismic support for pipes, such as plumping pipes.
Referring now to Fig. 1, there is shows a support 10 according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention. The support 10 has two supports members 11 in the shape of a half-circle, and each support member 11 is provided with flanges 13. The support members 11 ace joined to each other through longitudinal brackets 15. The brackets are soldered or otherwise fastened to the flanges 13 on their underside. The support 10 is provided with a plurality of holes 17. At least one of the holes is used for supporting the pipes, and more preferably, two holes are used for this purpose, as shown in Fig. 3a and 3b, where lines 19 are support lines. At least one, but preferably at least two, holes are used for para-seismic support, as shown by lines 21, which extend at an angle of no more than 90° from a vertical line, as shown in Fig. 3b. The anchoring of the pipe in this manner provides for adequate support, as well as para-seismic protection.
Figure 1 is a perspective view of a support according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention;
Figures 2a, 2b and 2c are respectively a front view of a support according to a second preferred embodiment of the invention in use; a front view of one of said support members; and a side view of one of said support members;
Figures 3a and 3b are respectively front and side views of an installed support according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention.
Description of a preferred embodiment of the invention The present invention is directed to a para-seismic support for pipes, such as plumping pipes.
Referring now to Fig. 1, there is shows a support 10 according to a first preferred embodiment of the invention. The support 10 has two supports members 11 in the shape of a half-circle, and each support member 11 is provided with flanges 13. The support members 11 ace joined to each other through longitudinal brackets 15. The brackets are soldered or otherwise fastened to the flanges 13 on their underside. The support 10 is provided with a plurality of holes 17. At least one of the holes is used for supporting the pipes, and more preferably, two holes are used for this purpose, as shown in Fig. 3a and 3b, where lines 19 are support lines. At least one, but preferably at least two, holes are used for para-seismic support, as shown by lines 21, which extend at an angle of no more than 90° from a vertical line, as shown in Fig. 3b. The anchoring of the pipe in this manner provides for adequate support, as well as para-seismic protection.
It will be understood that the lines can be wires, cords, twisted wires, chains, etc., depending on the requirements of a particular installation, and that any such means will meet the objects of the invention.
It will be recognized by a person skilled in the art that the support 10 can be manufactured in different sizes, to accommodate different pipes, and from different materials. Furthermore, the length of the support 10 is preferably adapted to a~Qid any interference with the mechanical joint joining two pipes.
An alternative embodiment of the support 110 is shown in Figs. 2a, 2b and 2c. There, the support members 111 have a curved shape, or a J-shape, and the members extend upwardly. The members are secured together with a joining bracket 113 which is fastened on top of a support bracket 115. The support bracket 115 is provided with two downwardly sloping flanges, each having a hole. In this case, the holes have a dual purpose: supporting the pipes, and for providing anti-seismic protection. Thus, each side of the bracket 115 is fixed to a structure such as a ceiling with lines extending at an angle, which is preferably 35° (although it does not need to be absolutely 35°, as will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art, and in fact could be another angle, but 35° is the optimal solution). For more support, a substantially vertical line may also be provided, which is attached to the bolt securing the brackets 113, 115.
The function of simultaneously providing support and para-seismic protection with 35° lines also provides an additional advantage: if more weight is put on the pipes, the angle of the lines will force bracket 115 towards bracket 113, thereby preventing the creation of an opening between the two, which could have resulted in the J-shapes detaching themselves from the joining means.
As in the previous embodiment, the support 110 can be manufactured in different sizes, to accommodate different pipes. Furthermore, fhe distance between the two support members is adapted to avoid any interference with the mechanical joint joining the two pipes.
In a preferred embodiment, the second embodiment is preferably used from pipes having a diameter up to 6 inches, and the first embodiment, given its sturdier construction, can be used for pipes having a diameter of up to 24 inches. It will be understood that greater diameters can be support with a corresponding increase in strength of the support.
Although the present invention has been explained hereinabove by way of a preferred embodiment thereof, it should be pointed out that any modifications to this preferred embodiment within the scope of the appended claims is not deemed to alter or change the nature and scope of the present invention. For example, although the para-seismic support has been shown with two support members, some environments may require more support members on either side of the mechanical joint of the pipes, such as for a sturdier construction.
Furthermore, although the first embodiment has been shown with substantially perpendicular lines, 45° lines may also be used, if the circumstances so warrant.
It will be recognized by a person skilled in the art that the support 10 can be manufactured in different sizes, to accommodate different pipes, and from different materials. Furthermore, the length of the support 10 is preferably adapted to a~Qid any interference with the mechanical joint joining two pipes.
An alternative embodiment of the support 110 is shown in Figs. 2a, 2b and 2c. There, the support members 111 have a curved shape, or a J-shape, and the members extend upwardly. The members are secured together with a joining bracket 113 which is fastened on top of a support bracket 115. The support bracket 115 is provided with two downwardly sloping flanges, each having a hole. In this case, the holes have a dual purpose: supporting the pipes, and for providing anti-seismic protection. Thus, each side of the bracket 115 is fixed to a structure such as a ceiling with lines extending at an angle, which is preferably 35° (although it does not need to be absolutely 35°, as will be appreciated by a person skilled in the art, and in fact could be another angle, but 35° is the optimal solution). For more support, a substantially vertical line may also be provided, which is attached to the bolt securing the brackets 113, 115.
The function of simultaneously providing support and para-seismic protection with 35° lines also provides an additional advantage: if more weight is put on the pipes, the angle of the lines will force bracket 115 towards bracket 113, thereby preventing the creation of an opening between the two, which could have resulted in the J-shapes detaching themselves from the joining means.
As in the previous embodiment, the support 110 can be manufactured in different sizes, to accommodate different pipes. Furthermore, fhe distance between the two support members is adapted to avoid any interference with the mechanical joint joining the two pipes.
In a preferred embodiment, the second embodiment is preferably used from pipes having a diameter up to 6 inches, and the first embodiment, given its sturdier construction, can be used for pipes having a diameter of up to 24 inches. It will be understood that greater diameters can be support with a corresponding increase in strength of the support.
Although the present invention has been explained hereinabove by way of a preferred embodiment thereof, it should be pointed out that any modifications to this preferred embodiment within the scope of the appended claims is not deemed to alter or change the nature and scope of the present invention. For example, although the para-seismic support has been shown with two support members, some environments may require more support members on either side of the mechanical joint of the pipes, such as for a sturdier construction.
Furthermore, although the first embodiment has been shown with substantially perpendicular lines, 45° lines may also be used, if the circumstances so warrant.
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1. A para-seismic support for pipes, comprising at least two support members, each of said support members being adapted to support an end of a pipe on either side of a mechanical joint; said support members being joined to each other through joining means, said joining means being provided with a plurality of holes, said holes, being adapted to receive lines to support said pipes from a ceiling, and to provide para-seismic protection through said lines attached both vertically and at an angle with respect to vertical, each line being fastened to a respective hole of said plurality of holes.
2. A para-seismic support according to claim 1, wherein said para-seismic protection is achieved through at least one line of said lines extending at an angle of at most 90° from a vertical direction, and connected to at least one of said plurality of holes adapted to provide para-seismic protection and to a structure.
3. A para-seismic support according to claim 1, wherein each of said support members are generally J-shaped; said pipes rest on an interior edge of said J-shapes and said joining means lie above said pipes; and wherein said joining means are provided with two downwardly extending flanges.
4. A para-seismic support according to claim 3, wherein said J-shapes have openings in opposition to one another in relation to a longitudinal axis of a pipe.
5. A para-seismic support according to claim 4, wherein said flanges are at a 35° angle with respect to vertical and are each provided with one of said holes for receiving one line of said lines attached at a 35° angle from the vertical, thereby providing support and para-seismic protection simultaneously.
6. A para-seismic support according to claim 2, wherein said support members are in the shape of a half-circle for receiving a respective pipe therein, said joining means including flanges on opposite sides of said pipe integrally formed to said support members and said joining means further including two longitudinal brackets for respectively joining an opposite flange of each of said support members, said longitudinal brackets being affixed to the underside of said opposite flanges.
7. A para-seismic support according to claim 6, wherein said longitudinal brackets are soldered to said opposite flanges.
8. A para-seismic support according to claim 6, wherein said joining means include four holes, at least two of which for providing support and at least one of which for providing para-seismic protection.
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| CA002476539A CA2476539C (en) | 2002-11-07 | 2003-11-07 | Para-seismic support for pipes |
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| CA2,411,500 | 2002-11-07 | ||
| CA002411500A CA2411500A1 (en) | 2002-11-07 | 2002-11-07 | Para-seismic support for pipes |
| CA002476539A CA2476539C (en) | 2002-11-07 | 2003-11-07 | Para-seismic support for pipes |
| PCT/CA2003/001728 WO2004042266A1 (en) | 2002-11-07 | 2003-11-07 | Para-seismic support for pipes |
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