Sway brace fitting

Details Sway brace fitting Sway brace fitting

2010-02-24

2011-11-08

Ramirez, Ramon (Department: 3632)

Supports

Pipe or cable

Suspended

C248S317000, C403S360000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08052099

ABSTRACT:
A versatile sway brace fitting, includes a pair of spaced jaws, for firmly and deformingly gripping a brace, and a method for manufacturing the fitting. The fitting can withstand substantial loads and is adaptable to receive a variety of braces such as bracing pipes, angle irons, channels, plates, among others. The fitting includes a set screw, preferably angled, and a sharp-cornered recess which assist in resisting withdrawal of the brace from the jaws. The method of manufacturing is desirably simple and expeditious, thereby ensuring that the fitting is inexpensive.

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