Pipe support
First Claim
1. A pipe support for restraining a pipe at a position in close proximity to a joint formed by the pipe and a pipe fitting, the pipe support comprising:
- a base configured to be secured to a support surface, the base comprising;
a planar platform having opposite longitudinal ends, a length extending between the opposite longitudinal ends, opposite first and second side edges, and a width extending between the first and second side edges, the platform being configured to engage an outer surface of the pipe;
a first flange extending downward from the first side edge and extending along the length of the platform; and
a second flange extending downward from the second side edge and extending along the length of the platform, the first and second flanges being generally perpendicular to the platform and configured to engage the support surface;
a clamp operable with the base to restrain the pipe; and
a hinge coupling the base and the clamp, and operable to facilitate movement of the clamp relative to the base between open and closed positions,wherein the first and second flanges position the platform at a pre-determined distance from the support surface sufficient to offset a distance between the outer surface of the pipe and an outer surface of the pipe fitting, thereby preventing a bending load from occurring at the joint upon securing the pipe support to the support surface.
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Abstract
A pipe support is disclosed for restraining a pipe at a position in close proximity to a joint formed by the pipe and a pipe fitting. The pipe support includes a base configured to be secured to a support surface and to interface with an outer surface of the pipe. The pipe support also includes a clamp operable with the base to restrain the pipe. Additionally, the pipe support includes a hinge coupling the base and the clamp, operable to facilitate relative movement between the base and the clamp. The base positions the outer surface of the pipe at a pre-determined distance from the support surface sufficient to at least offset a distance between the outer surface of the pipe and an outer surface of the pipe fitting, thereby preventing a bending load from occurring at the joint upon securing the pipe support to the support surface.
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27 Claims
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1. A pipe support for restraining a pipe at a position in close proximity to a joint formed by the pipe and a pipe fitting, the pipe support comprising:
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a base configured to be secured to a support surface, the base comprising; a planar platform having opposite longitudinal ends, a length extending between the opposite longitudinal ends, opposite first and second side edges, and a width extending between the first and second side edges, the platform being configured to engage an outer surface of the pipe; a first flange extending downward from the first side edge and extending along the length of the platform; and a second flange extending downward from the second side edge and extending along the length of the platform, the first and second flanges being generally perpendicular to the platform and configured to engage the support surface; a clamp operable with the base to restrain the pipe; and a hinge coupling the base and the clamp, and operable to facilitate movement of the clamp relative to the base between open and closed positions, wherein the first and second flanges position the platform at a pre-determined distance from the support surface sufficient to offset a distance between the outer surface of the pipe and an outer surface of the pipe fitting, thereby preventing a bending load from occurring at the joint upon securing the pipe support to the support surface. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 26)
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14. A pipe support system, comprising:
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a pipe; a pipe fitting coupled to the pipe to form a joint; and a pipe support configured to restrain the pipe in close proximity to the fitting, the pipe support comprising; a base configured to be secured to a support surface and having a planar platform configured to engage an outer surface of the pipe, the base further comprising at least one flange extending downward from a side edge of the planar platform and extending along a length of the platform, the at least one flange being generally perpendicular to the platform and configured to engage the support surface, a clamp operable with the base to restrain the pipe, and a hinge coupling the base and the clamp, and operable to facilitate movement of the clamp relative to the base between open and closed positions, wherein the at least one flange positions the platform at a pre-determined distance from the support surface sufficient to offset a distance between the outer surface of the pipe and an outer surface of the pipe fitting, thereby preventing a bending load from occurring at the joint upon securing the pipe support to the support surface. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 27)
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23. A method of restraining a pipe at a position in close proximity to a joint formed by the pipe and a pipe fitting, the method comprising:
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providing a pipe support having a base configured to be secured to a support surface and having a planar platform configured to engage an outer surface of the pipe, the base further comprising at least one flange extending downward from a side edge of the planar platform and extending along a length of the platform, the at least one flange being generally perpendicular to the platform and configured to engage the support surface, a clamp operable with the base to restrain the pipe, and a hinge coupling the base and the clamp, and operable to facilitate movement of the clamp relative to the base; and positioning the pipe on the planar platform of the base, such that the outer surface of the pipe is located at a pre-determined distance from the support surface sufficient to offset a distance between the outer surface of the pipe and an outer surface of the pipe fitting, thereby preventing a bending load from occurring at the joint upon securing the pipe support to the support surface. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25)
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