Support assemblies for pipes, conduits and tubes
Wall-mounted type support strut assemblies attach pipes, conduit, and tubes to surfaces in a sanitary manner. The strut assemblies repel contaminants, are easy to inspect, and are easy to clean.
1. A support assembly for mounting to an upright support comprising:
a strut having a central section and first and second end parts, the first and second end parts being rigid extensions of the central section;
the end parts extending from the central section at angles between 100° and 130°;
the central section of the strut comprising:
a first dimension measured between the first and second end parts; and
a second dimension measured horizontally and perpendicular to the first dimension, the second dimension being substantially greater than the first dimension;
an upright support fastener assembly, secured to the first end part, comprising an anchor engaging the first end part and engageable with an upright support; and
a supported element fastener assembly securable to the second end part and to a supported element;
whereby the support assembly enhances sanitation by effectively eliminating horizontal surfaces and by spacing the strut away from the upright support.
2. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the end parts extend from the central section in generally opposite directions.
3. The assembly according to claim 1 , wherein the upright support fastener assembly further comprises a spacer positionable between the first end part and the upright support, the spacer having no horizontally oriented surfaces.
4. The assembly according to claim 3 , wherein the anchor comprises a threaded nut and bolt assembly and the spacer comprises a cylindrical sleeve.
5. A support assembly for mounting to an upright support comprising:
a strut having a central section and first and second end parts, the first and second end parts being rigid extensions of the central section;
the end parts extending from the central section at angles between 100° and 130°;
an upright support fastener assembly, secured to the first end part, comprising an anchor engaging the first end part and engageable with an upright support;
the first end part has a main portion to which the anchor is securable and a secondary, outer portion extending from the main portion at an angle of between 30° and 60°; and
a supported element fastener assembly securable to the second end part and to a supported element;
whereby the support assembly enhances sanitation by effectively eliminating horizontal surfaces and by spacing the strut away from the upright support.
6. An upright support installation comprising:
an upright support;
a supported element; and
a support assembly, securing the supported element to the upright support, comprising:
a generally horizontally extending strut having a central section and first and second end parts, the first and second end parts being rigid extensions of the central section, the central section of the strut having:
a first dimension measured between the first and second end parts; and
a second dimension measured horizontally and perpendicular to the first dimension, the second dimension being substantially greater than the first dimension;
an upright support fastener assembly, secured to the first end part, comprising:
an anchor securing the first end part to the upright support; and
a spacer positioned between the first end part and the upright support; and
a supported element fastener assembly securing the supported element to the second end part;
the support assembly having at least substantially no horizontally oriented surfaces; and
the central section extending at an angle to horizontal of between 10° and 40° and the end parts extending from the central section at angles between 100° and 130°;
whereby the support assembly enhances sanitation by effectively eliminating horizontal surfaces and by spacing the strut away from the upright support.
7. The installation according to claim 6 , wherein a vertical wall constitutes the upright support and the supported element comprises a generally cylindrical structure.
8. The installation according to claim 6 , wherein the central section extends downwardly and outwardly from the first end part.
9. The installation according to claim 6 , wherein the strut has no unused holes opening into the ambient air environment.