Support system attachment mechanism for fire protection sprinklers
AssigneePNM, Inc.
InventorsNorman J. MacDonald, III, Peter M. MacDonald, Paul S. F. Silcox
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Abstract
A system is provided for maintaining a sprinkler head in a position to allow continued operation during a fire in the event that the support structure for the sprinkler head fails or is otherwise removed. The support system includes a central hub adapted to receive a sprinkler head, a first leg attached to the central hub and having first and second ends. The support system also includes first and second ends having fastening devices adapted to attach the ends to the support structure. The fastening devices are configured to break away from the support structure in the event of support structure failure.
Claims33
A support system for attaching a sprinkler head to a support structure in a ceiling, floor, or wall, the support system comprising:
- a central hub adapted to receive a sprinkler head;
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- a first leg attached to the central hub and having first and second ends, each with fastening devices adapted to attach the ends of the first leg to the support structure, the fastening devices being configured to break away from the support structure in the event of support structure failure.
A support system for attaching a sprinkler head to a support structure in a ceiling, floor, or wall, the support system comprising:
- a central hub adapted to receive a sprinkler head;
- and
- a first leg attached to the central hub and having first and second ends, each having fastening devices adapted to attach to the support structure, the fastening devices being configured to break away from the first leg in the event of support structure failure.
A support system for attaching a sprinkler head to a support structure in a ceiling, floor, or wall, the support system comprising:
- a central hub adapted to receive a sprinkler head;
- a first leg attached to the central hub and having first and second ends adapted to attach to the support structure;
- the central hub being configured to break away from the first leg and remain in place in the event of support structure failure.
A support system for attaching a sprinkler head to a support structure in a ceiling, floor, or wall, the support system comprising:
- a central hub comprising a plate and a sleeve, the sleeve being adapted to receive a sprinkler head;
- a first leg attached to the plate and having first and second ends adapted to attach to the support structure;
- the sleeve being configured to break away from the plate and remain in place in the event of support structure failure.
A support system for attaching a sprinkler head to a support structure in a ceiling, floor, or wall, the support system comprising:
- a central hub adapted to receive a sprinkler head;
- and
- a first leg attached to the central hub and having first and second ends, each with fastening devices adapted to attach the ends of the first leg to the support structure, the fastening devices being configured to break away from the support structure in the event of support structure failure;
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- an auxiliary support member attached to the support system.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.