Offset hanger
AssigneeNIBCO Inc.
InventorRichard W. Heath
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Abstract
An offset hanger has a central retainer portion, a first leg and a second leg. The central retainer portion defines a segment of a generally cylindrical shape. A center axis is defined along the center of the generally cylindrical shape. A first pair of gussets extends from the central retainer portion to the first leg. A second pair of gussets extends from the central retainer portion to the second leg. Each pair of gussets comprises at least two gussets that are spaced apart in the axial direction of the generally cylindrical shape.
Claims13
An offset hanger comprising an integrally formed body, the body comprising a central retainer portion, a first leg extending from the central retainer portion and a second leg extending from the central retainer portion, the central retainer portion comprising a main body having a portion of a generally cylindrical shape, the generally cylindrical shape having an axis, a first rib and a second rib being positioned along the main body and spaced apart in an axial direction of the generally cylindrical shape, the first leg having a proximal end connected to the main body and the second leg having a proximal end connected to the main body, a first pair of gussets spaced apart in the axial direction of the generally cylindrical shape and extending from the first and second ribs of the main body to the first leg, and a second pair of gussets being spaced apart in the axial direction of the generally cylindrical shape and extending from the first and second ribs of the main body to the second leg.
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