Trapeze hanger system including trapeze hanger fitting

摘要

A trapeze hanger fitting includes a strut connecting portion configured for insertion into an open interior of a strut through an open longitudinal end of the strut to connect the trapeze hanger fitting to the strut. A rod securement portion is connected to the strut connecting portion and configured for securement to a rod to secure the trapeze hanger fitting to the rod. The rod securement portion is configured to be disposed outside the open interior of the strut and longitudinally outward from the open longitudinal end of the strut when the strut connecting portion is inserted into the open interior of the strut.

主权项

1. A trapeze hanger fitting comprising:
a strut connecting portion configured for insertion into an open interior of a strut through an open longitudinal end of the strut to connect the trapeze hanger fitting to the strut, the strut connecting portion including
a connecting body having opposite first and second ends defining a body axis therebetween, and opposite side edge margins extending between the opposite ends, the first end of the connecting body configured for insertion through the open longitudinal end of the strut,a pair of flanges extending outward from adjacent either side edge margin of the connecting body in a first direction that is generally transverse to the body axis, wherein the pair of flanges are configured to engage an interior surface defining the open interior of the strut when the strut connecting portion is inserted into the open interior of the strut, anda pair of clip jaws extending outward from adjacent either side edge margin of the connecting body in the first direction, wherein the pair of clip jaws are configured to clip onto the interior surface defining the open interior of the strut when the strut connecting portion is inserted into the open interior of the strut, wherein each of the clip jaws is disposed more inward than the corresponding one of the flanges with respect to the body axis; and a rod securement portion connected to the strut connecting portion and configured for securement to a rod to secure the trapeze hanger fitting to the rod, wherein the rod securement portion is configured to be disposed outside the open interior of the strut and longitudinally outward from the open longitudinal end of the strut when the strut connecting portion is inserted into the open interior of the strut.