Title:
SEISMIC BRACING CONNECTOR
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO2002090705
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A connector (9) for connecting a seismic brace to a support rod, such as for a cable tray, to inhibit movement of the rod during seismic activity. The connector (9) comprises a metal connecting member (11) having an upper portion (21) and a lower portion (19) joined at a juncture. Openings in the juncture, upper portion (21) and lower portion (19) define a slot (29) for entry of the support rod into the slot (29). The connector (9) further comprises a retainer (13) inserted in a gap (25) between the upper (21) and lower (19) portions. The retainer (13) bridges the slot (29) to retain the support rod in the slot (29). The connector (9) permits bracing to be added without removal of the support rod from the tray and ensures that the brace remains attached during seismic activity, even where a retaining nut (5) holding the connector (9) to the support has become loosened.
Inventors:
RINDERER ERIC R
Application Number:
PCT/US2002/012893
Publication Date:
April 10, 2003
Filing Date:
April 24, 2002
Export Citation:
Assignee:
COOPER TECHNOLOGIES CO (US)
International Classes:
F16B7/18; F16B43/00; (IPC1-7): E04B1/98
Foreign References:
| US4065218A | 1977-12-27 | |||
| US5188317A | 1993-02-23 | |||
| US6050035A | 2000-04-18 | |||
| US6247274B1 | 2001-06-19 |
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