Fitting for channel framing
A fitting for use with channel framing including an outer surface and a fitting groove formed in the outer surface includes a base comprising an inner face, an outer face, and sides extending between the inner face and outer face. The base is configured for insertion into the fitting groove of the channel framing. A spring member is mounted on the base and disposed generally above the outer face of the base. The spring member is configured to engage the outer surface of the channel framing when the base is inserted into the fitting groove. The base and the spring member form a clamp for securing the fitting in the fitting groove.
1. A fitting for use with channel framing including an outer surface and a fitting groove formed in the outer surface, the fitting comprising:
a base comprising an inner face, an outer face, opposite first and second sides extending between the inner face and outer face, and opposite first and second longitudinal ends extending between the inner face and the outer face, the base being configured to be inserted into the fitting groove of the channel framing, wherein the base has a width extending between the first and second sides, a length extending between the first and second longitudinal ends, and a generally dovetail shape that tapers toward the outer face, wherein the length of the base is greater than the width of the base; and
a spring member mounted on the outer face of the base, the spring member comprising first and second wings extending outward from the outer face of the base and being disposed above and in opposing relationship with the respective first and second longitudinal ends of the base, wherein the first and second wings are resiliently deflectable out of plane and independent of one another to engage the outer surface of the channel framing when the base is inserted into the fitting groove, the base and the spring member forming a clamp for securing the fitting in the fitting groove.
2. The fitting set forth in claim 1 , wherein the spring member comprises an annular portion, wherein the first and second wings extend radially outward from the annular portion.
3. The fitting set forth in claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second wings comprises a first section connected to and extending radially away from the annular portion, a second section connected to and extending upward and radially away from the first section, and a third section connected to and extending radially away from the second section.
4. The fitting set forth in claim 1 , wherein the spring member is mounted directly on the outer face of the base.
5. The fitting set forth in claim 1 , wherein the spring member is welded to the base.
6. The fitting set forth in claim 1 , wherein the base comprises a threaded opening, the fitting further comprising a rod threadably receivable in the threaded opening for securing the rod to the base.
7. The fitting set forth in claim 1 in combination with the channel framing including the outer surface and the fitting groove formed in the outer surface, wherein the fitting groove has a dovetail cross-sectional shape.
8. A channel framing assembly comprising:
an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and defining an interior extending along the longitudinal axis, the body comprising a side including an outer surface and a fitting groove formed in the outer surface and extending lengthwise of the body, wherein the fitting groove has a dovetail cross-sectional shape; and
a fitting secured to the elongate body, the fitting comprising
a base inserted into the fitting groove, the base comprising an inner face, an outer face, opposite first and second sides extending between the inner face and outer face, and opposite first and second longitudinal ends extending between the inner face and the outer face, wherein the base has a width extending between the first and second sides, a length extending between the first and second longitudinal ends, and a generally dovetail shape that tapers toward the outer face, wherein the length of the base is greater than the width of the base, and
a spring member mounted on the outer face of the base, the spring member comprising first and second wings extending outward from the outer face of the base and being disposed above and in opposing relationship with the respective first and second longitudinal ends of the base, wherein the first and second wings are resiliently deflected out of plane and independent of one another and engage the outer surface of the channel framing, the base and the spring member forming a clamp securing the fitting to the fitting groove.
9. The channel framing set forth in claim 8 , wherein the spring member comprises an annular portion, wherein the first and second wings extend radially outward from the annular portion.
10. The channel framing set forth in claim 9 , wherein each of the first and second wings comprises a first section connected to and extending radially away from the annular portion, a second section connected to and extending upward and radially away from the first section, and a third section connected to and extending radially away from the second section.
11. The channel framing set forth in claim 8 , wherein the spring member is mounted directly on the outer face of the base.
12. The channel framing set forth in claim 8 , wherein the side further comprises an interior surface, opposing sidewalls extending inwardly toward the interior of the body, and a bottom wall extending between and interconnecting the opposing sidewalls, wherein the fitting groove is defined by the exterior surface of the side at the sidewalls and the bottom wall, wherein an internal rail is defined by the interior surface of the side at the sidewalls and the bottom wall.
13. The channel framing set forth in claim 8 , wherein the base of the fitting comprises a threaded opening, the fitting further comprising a rod threadably receivable in the threaded opening for securing the rod to the base.