Hangable apparatus and systems and methods therefor
A track hanger ( 100 ) includes a hook ( 103 ) and an extension ( 104 ), a base member ( 102 ), and a key ( 403 ). The key is detachable from the hook, and the base member is detachable from the extension. The key can include a first major surface ( 401 ) and a second major surface ( 402 ). The first major surface can define one or more barbs ( 404 ) that facilitate one-way insertion of the key into a track ( 106 ).
1. A hanger, comprising:
a hanger arm;
a hanger crook;
a hanger footer; and
a mechanical stop;
wherein the hanger arm is situated between the hanger crook and the hanger footer;
the hanger footer is hemi-cylindrical;
the hanger arm defines a flat surface extending from an interior surface of the hanger crook;
the hanger footer defines a second flat surface that is coplanar with the flat surface of the hanger arm;
the hanger footer defines one or more apertures; and
the one or more apertures extending into the hanger footer along an axis that is oriented parallel to a diameter of the hanger footer.
2. The hanger of claim 1 , wherein the hanger arm, the hanger crook, and the hanger footer are manufactured as a singular, unitary component.
3. The hanger of claim 1 , wherein the hanger arm defines a contoured surface opposite the flat surface of the hanger arm.
4. The hanger of claim 3 , wherein the contoured surface comprises a central arch situated between a first minor convex curvature and a second minor convex curvature.
5. The hanger of claim 4 , wherein the mechanical stop is coupled to, and extends distally from, the central arch.
6. The hanger of claim 5 , wherein the hanger footer defines a radius that is greater than a height of the hanger footer.
7. The hanger of claim 1 , wherein the one or more apertures pass through the hanger footer along the axis.
8. The hanger of claim 1 , wherein the one or more apertures partially penetrate into the hanger footer without passing completely therethrough.
9. The hanger of claim 1 , wherein the one or more apertures define insertion points for a tool configured to pass through the one or more apertures.
10. The hanger of claim 1 , the one or more apertures preventing sinks from occurring in the hanger footer during manufacture.