Securing system
Embodiments of present invention generally relate to securing systems and, more particularly, to clamping assemblies for supporting items such as piping systems and mechanical systems. In one embodiment, a hanger assembly for pipes or other equipment in a building is provided. The hanger assembly includes a clamping assembly configured to releaseably engage a support structure secured to the building; a hanger for supporting the pipes or other equipment in the building; and an elongate rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the clamping assembly such that the elongate rod can pivot in a plurality of planes and wherein the second end is configured to support the hanger.
1 . A hanger assembly for pipes or other equipment in a building, the hanger assembly comprising:
a clamping assembly configured to releaseably engage a support structure secured to the building;
a hanger for supporting the pipes or other equipment in the building; and
an elongate rod having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the clamping assembly such that the elongate rod can pivot in a plurality of planes and wherein the second end is configured to support the hanger.
2 . The hanger assembly of claim 1 , wherein the elongate rod is coupled to the clamping assembly by a ball joint.
3 . The hanger assembly of claim 2 , wherein the ball joint comprises a cage portion coupled to the clamping assembly and a ball portion connected to the first end of the elongate rod, and wherein the cage portion defines a cavity configured to receive the ball therein.
4 . The hanger assembly of claim 3 , wherein the ball portion defines a threaded aperture and the first end of the rod has a threaded portion, and wherein the threaded aperture and the threaded portion of the first end cooperate to connect the ball portion to the elongate rod.
5 . The hanger assembly of claim 3 , wherein the cage portion includes a locking screw configured to discourage the ball from exiting the cage.
6 . The hanger assembly of claim 1 , wherein in the clamping assembly is substantially C-shaped.
7 . The hanger assembly of claim 6 , wherein the clamping assembly includes teeth that are configured to selectively engage the support structure.
8 . The hanger assembly of claim 1 , wherein the elongate rod has the ability to pivot in a 360 degree conical section wherein the apex of the conical section is located proximate the ball joint.
9 . The hanger assembly of claim 3 , wherein the cage comprises two halves and wherein one of said two halves includes a pin and the other of said two halves includes an aperture configured to receive said pin when said two halves are joined to form the cage.