Refractory support device and associated method

A method for supporting refractory material comprising

• providing at least one inverted channel-shaped generally downwardly open base member having an upper portion and a pair of generally downwardly projecting base flanges, said base member having a pair of spaced openings disposed within said upper portion of said base member,
• providing at least one generally upwardly open C-shaped member having a base wall and a pair of generally upwardly projecting engagement flanges,
• passing said engagement flanges of said C-shaped member through said spaced openings of said base member,
• forming said engagement flanges of said C-shaped member to provide at least one device for supporting refractory material having a nonreleasable engagement between said C-shaped member and said base member,
• securing a refractory anchor to said base flanges of said base member,
• providing at least one I-beam having a web and a pair of support flanges,
• securing said device to said support flanges of said I-beam by introducing said support flanges into a recess formed between said C-shaped member and said base member, and
• positioning said refractory anchor adjacent to said refractory material to support said refractory material.

A method for assembling a refractory support device comprising,

• providing an inverted channel-shaped generally downwardly open base member having an upper portion, a pair of generally downwardly projecting base flanges, and a pair of spaced openings disposed within said upper portion of said base member,
• providing a generally upwardly open C-shaped member having a base wall and a pair of upwardly and inwardly projecting engagement flanges,
• passing said engagement flanges through said spaced openings, and,
• forming said engagement flanges at an angle with respect to vertical.