Pivot channel nut device

A pivot nut for use in a pivot channel assembly, the pivot nut comprising:

• a body comprising:
• a first pivot member at a first side,
• a second pivot member at a second side,
• a first bore,
• wherein the first bore extends through the body between the first pivot member and the second pivot member and extends in a first direction between a third side and a fourth side,
• wherein the first bore includes one or more threads formed on an inner surface, and
• one or more embossments,
• wherein the first pivot member and the second pivot member define a pivot axis and the pivot nut is configured to rotate about the pivot axis between a first position and a second position;
• wherein a threaded rod is configured to couple to the pivot nut by engaging the one or more threads at the first bore and a position of the threaded rod is adjustable in an axial direction by threading the threaded rod in a clockwise or counterclockwise direction in the first bore.

A retainer for use in a pivot channel assembly, the retainer comprising:

• a first portion comprising:
• a first groove, and
• a first tension element,
• a second portion comprising:
• a second groove, and
• a second tension element, and
• a central portion extending between the first portion and the second portion,
• wherein the first portion and the second portion extend from opposing sides of the central portion in a common direction substantially perpendicular to the central portion;
• wherein the retainer is configured to receive a pivot nut at the first and second grooves between the first portion and the second portion and the retainer is further configured to retain a position of the pivot nut in an open channel of a strut member in a longitudinal direction of the open channel;
• and
• wherein the first tension element and the second tension element are configured to apply a spring force between opposing interior surfaces of the open channel of the strut member to retain a position of the retainer in the open channel of the strut member in the longitudinal direction.