1. Field of the Invention
This invention relates to J-hook carriers for suspending pipes and other like conduits from support structures, and is concerned in particular with an assembly of a J-hook carrier and an extension of its shank.
2. Description of the Prior Art
Conventional J-hook carriers have shanks configured for attachment by screws, nails, etc. to beams, floor joists or the like. In certain installations, however, the length of the shanks is insufficient to accommodate the required pitch of the conduits. In the past, when faced with this problem, construction personnel have had to resort to other less convenient carrier arrangements.
In accordance with the present invention, a hanger assembly for suspending a pipe from a support comprises a J-hook engageable with the pipe. The hook has a vertically extending shank. A shank extension has a leg projecting vertically from a sleeve. The shank of the J-hook is configured and dimensioned for axial insertion to a selected extent into the sleeve. First fasteners serve to secure the thus inserted shank within the sleeve, and second fasteners serve to attach the leg to the support.
A preferred embodiment of the invention will now be described in greater detail with reference to the accompanying drawings, wherein:
With reference initially to
A shank extension 18 has a leg 18a projecting vertically from a sleeve 18b. The sleeve has a stepped configuration, with a lower end 18b′ that is wider than an upper end 18b″.
The shank 16b and sleeve 18b are provided, respectively, with vertically spaced first and second sleeve-shaped openings 20, 22 arranged in a common plane.
The additional length provided by the shank extension 18 provides enhanced vertical adjustment of the J-hook 16 and the pipe 12 supported thereon, thus enabling installers to accommodate required pitches over longer pipe lengths.