DK179351B1

DK179351B1 - Adjustable Mounting Bracket

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Publication number: DK179351B1
Application number: DKPA201600414A
Authority: DK
Inventors: Ebbe Schødt Søndergaard
Original assignee: Soendergaard Ebbe Schoedt
Priority date: 2016-07-12
Filing date: 2016-07-12
Publication date: 2018-05-14
Also published as: EP3485110A4; WO2018010752A1; EP3485110A1; DK201600414A1; DK201700410A1

Abstract

The adjustable mounting bracket 100 disclosed herein for mounting flexible plumbing tubes 101 on a wall 102 of a building, the adjustable mounting bracket 100 includes a base member 103, at least four elongated holes 105, and at least four plates 106. The base member 103 includes an inner surface 103a, an outer surface 103b, and a plurality of openings 103c. The base member 103 is of a C-shaped cross-section and the openings 103c are on the inner surface 103a for mounting the plumbing tubes 101. The plates 106 include holes 106a and are detachably attached to the base member 103 via fasteners 104 positioned in the elongated holes 105. The adjustable mounting bracket 100 ccommodates varying protruding lengths of the plumbing tubes 101. The adjustable mounting bracket 100 is removed and recycled after the plumbing tubes 101 are bricked into the wall 102.

Description

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Varemærkestyrelsen (51) lnt.CI.: F16L 3/00(2006.01) (21) Ansøgningsnummer: PA 2016 00414 (22) Indleveringsdato: 2016-07-12 (24) Løbedag: 2016-07-12 (41) Aim. tilgængelig: 2018-01-13 (45) Patentets meddelelse bkg. den: 2018-05-14 (73) Patenthaver: Ebbe Schødt Søndergaard, Kringsholmen 4, 7960 Karby, Danmark (72) Opfinder: Ebbe Schødt Søndergaard, Kringsholmen 4, 7960 Karby, Danmark (74) Fuldmægtig: Høyer Patent, Højbovangen 36, 9200 Aalborg SV, Danmark (54) Benævnelse: Adjustable Mounting Bracket (56) Fremdragne publikationer:

US 2011/0163208 A1 DE 20 2014101 758 U1 US 2015/0316203 A1 EP 3040486 A1 (57) Sammendrag:

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FIG. 1

ADJUSTABLE MOUNTING BRACKET

BACKGROUND [0001] Plumbing refers to systems that convey fluids for a wide range of applications. Heating and cooling, waste removal, and potable water delivery are among the most common uses for plumbing. Typically, plumbing utilizes a series of tubes and other fittings, for example, elbows, tees, etc., to convey fluids. Traditionally, pipes or tubes are made of materials such as lead, steel, copper, etc. Over the years, plastics, for example, PolyVinyl Chloride (PVC), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), etc., were used for making pipes. More recently, with the development of cross-linked polyethylene (PEX) pipes, most modern day buildings and homes utilize PEX pipes or tubes. PEX pipes have achieved their popularity due to the benefits they provide. Conventionally, PEX tubes are installed using PEX hangers, PEX mounting brackets, etc. PEX tubes are installed in holes or cavities provided in bathroom walls. After setting up and making sure the alignment of the PEX tubes meet the required specifications, the cavity is sealed with cement and plastered to provide a fine finish. Typically, PEX tubes are either smooth, that is, in line with the surface of the wall of the building or protruding.

[0002] Existing plumbing tube mounting apparatuses lack an adjustable feature, which enables the same apparatus to be used for both scenarios. A mounting apparatus, which is adjustable and allows installation of both smooth and protruding plumbing tubes, is required. Furthermore, one of the prior art patents, for example, patent number US 20110163208 discloses a wall-mounted type support assembly for attaching pipes, conduit, and tubes to surfaces in a sanitary manner. The strut assemblies repel contaminants, are easy to inspect, and are easy to clean. Although, the prior art discloses a wall-mounted type support assembly, the prior art fails to disclose a removable or recyclable mounting apparatus. An apparatus, which is removable and recyclable for mounting multiple plumbing tubes, is required.

[0003] Hence, there is a long felt but unresolved need for a mounting apparatus, which is adjustable and allows installation of both smooth and protruding plumbing tubes. Moreover, there is a need for an apparatus, which is removable and recyclable for mounting multiple plumbing tubes.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0004] This summary is provided to introduce a selection of concepts in a simplified form that are further disclosed in the detailed description of the invention. This summary is not intended to identify key or essential inventive concepts of the claimed subject matter, nor is it intended for determining the scope of the claimed subject matter.

[0005] The invention disclosed herein addresses the above-mentioned need for a mounting apparatus, which is adjustable and allows installation of both smooth and protruding plumbing tubes. Moreover, the invention addresses the need for an apparatus, which is removable and recyclable for mounting multiple plumbing tubes. The adjustable mounting bracket for mounting plumbing tubes on a wall of a building disclosed herein comprises a base member, at least four elongated holes, and at least four plates. The base member comprises an inner surface, an outer surface, and a plurality of openings. The base member has a C-shaped cross-section. The openings are positioned on the inner surface of the base member for mounting the plumbing tubes, and the base member is fastened to the wall of the building via fasteners. The elongated holes are configured on the base member. The plates comprises at least four holes and are detachably attached to the base member via fasteners positioned in the four elongated holes for adjustably positioning the adjustable mounting bracket. The adjustable mounting bracket accommodates varying protruding lengths of the plumbing tubes and mounts the plumbing tubes on the wall of the building.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0006] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of the invention, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. For the purpose of illustrating the invention, exemplary constructions of the invention are shown in the drawings. However, the invention is not limited to the specific methods and structures disclosed herein. The description of a method step or a structure referenced by a numeral in a drawing is applicable to the description of that method step or structure shown by that same numeral in any subsequent drawing herein.

[0007] FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of an adjustable mounting bracket.

[0008] FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of an adjustable mounting bracket.

[0009] FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates a right side elevation view of an adjustable mounting bracket.

[0010] FIG. 4 exemplarily illustrates a method for mounting plumbing tubes of a wall of a building using an adjustable mounting bracket.

DETAIFED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [0011] FIG. 1 exemplarily illustrates a perspective view of an adjustable mounting bracket 100. The adjustable mounting bracket 100 for mounting plumbing tubes 101 on a wall 102 of a building, the adjustable mounting bracket 100 comprises a base member 103, at least four elongated holes 105, and at least four plates 106. The base member 103 comprises an inner surface 103a, an outer surface 103b, and multiple openings 103c. In an embodiment, the base member 103 comprises three openings 103c as exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 1. In the preferred embodiment, the base member 103 is of a C-shaped cross-sectional geometry. The openings 103c are positioned on the inner surface 103a of the base member 103 for mounting the plumbing tubes 101, and the base member 103 is fastened to the wall 102 of the building via fasteners 104. The fasteners 104 are, for example, screw thread fasteners, etc. In an embodiment, at least four elongated holes 105, or elongated holes, are configured on the base member 103. The four plates 106 comprises at least four holes 106a. The four plates 106 are detachably attached to the base member 103 via fasteners 104 as exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 1. The holes 106a configured in the plates 106 receive the fasteners 104, for example, wing nut fasteners, etc. The fasteners 104 inserted into the hole 106a of the plate 106 is positioned in one of the four elongated holes 105 for adjustably positioning the adjustable mounting bracket 100. The four plates 106 are of a substantially rectangular geometry. In an embodiment, the fasteners 104 used are, for example, wing nut fasteners. The adjustable mounting bracket 100 accommodates plumbing tubes 101 of standard sizes without requiring the installation of the adjustable plates 106. This ensures quick and easy installation of plumbing tubes 101. In an embodiment, the plumbing tubes 101 are made of a material, for example, a cross-linked polyethylene material (PEX), PEX cans, etc.

[0012] In another embodiment, the adjustable mounting bracket 100 accommodates varying protruding lengths of the plumbing tubes 101 and mounts the plumbing tubes 101 on the wall 102 of the building. The adjustable mounting bracket 100 is used in two ways, that is, either with the outer surface 103b of the base member 103 in contact with the wall 102 or with the outer surface 103b of the base member 103 positioned distal to the wall 102 of the building. If the plumbing tubes 101 do not protrude or extend from the surface of the wall 101, the outer surface 103b of the base member 103 of the adjustable mounting bracket 100 is positioned in contact with the wall 102 of the building, whereby each opening 103c can receive and accommodate distal ends of each plumbing tube 101 before the plumbing tube 101 is bricked into the wall 102. Alternatively, if the plumbing tubes 101 extend or protrude beyond the surface of the wall 102 of the building, then the outer surface 103b of the base member 103 of the adjustable mounting bracket 100 is positioned distal to the wall 102 of the building to receive and accommodate the distal ends of each plumbing tube 101 before the plumbing tube 101 is bricked into the wall 102. The plates 106 are adjusted to contact the wall 102 of the building. Furthermore, the plates 106 are fastened to the base member 103 via the fasteners 104 as exemplarily illustrated in FIG. 1. Then, the adjustable mounting bracket 100 is fastened to the wall 102 using fasteners 104 through elongated slots 107a and 107b. In an embodiment, the elongated slot 107a is oriented in a vertical configuration and the elongated slot 107b is oriented in a horizontal configuration. After the plumbing tubes 101 are bricked into the wall 102, the adjustable mounting bracket 100 is removed and recycled.

[0013] FIG. 2 exemplarily illustrates a front elevation view of an adjustable mounting bracket 100. FIG. 3 exemplarily illustrates a right side elevation view of an adjustable mounting bracket. As disclosed in the detailed description of FIG. 1, the adjustable mounting bracket 100 is used for mounting plumbing tubes 101 on a wall 102 of a building. In an embodiment, the plumbing tubes 101 are made of a material, for example, a cross-linked polyethylene material (PEX), etc. This cross-linked polyethylene material is formed into tubing for domestic water piping. PEX piping is commonly used as a replacement for, or alternative to, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or copper piping. PEX is economical, quicker to install, does not corrode, and does not develop pinhole leaks. Additionally, PEX does not burst if frozen. Because of its flexible form, PEX tubes are easy to fish into walls and accommodate turns without elbow joints. The adjustable mounting bracket 100 for mounting plumbing tubes 101 on a wall 102 of a building comprises a base member 103, at least four elongated holes 105, and at least four plates 106 as disclosed in the detailed description of FIG. 1. The multiple orientations of the adjustable mounting bracket 100 based on the protruding lengths of the plumbing tubes 101 are as disclosed in the detailed description of FIG. 1. The adjustable mounting bracket 100 is fastened to the wall 102 using fasteners 104 through elongated slots 107a and 107b. In an embodiment, the elongated slot 107a is oriented in a vertical configuration and the elongated slot 107b is oriented in a horizontal configuration.

[0014] FIG. 4 exemplarily illustrates a method for mounting plumbing tubes 101 of a wall 102 of a building using an adjustable mounting bracket 100. In the method disclosed herein, the adjustable mounting bracket 100 comprising a base member 103, at least four elongated holes 105, and at least four plates 106, is provided 401. The base member 103 comprises an inner surface 103a, an outer surface 103b, and a plurality of openings 103c.

Furthermore, the elongated holes 105 are configured on the base member 103. The openings 103c of the adjustable mounting bracket 100 are positioned 402 to axially align with the plumbing tubes 101. The distal ends of each plumbing tube 101 is received and accommodated 403 into the opening 103c before the plumbing tube 101 is bricked into the wall 102 of the building. The plates 106 are fastened 404 to the outer surface 103b of the base member 103 through the elongated holes 105 via fasteners 104 as exemplarily illustrated in FIGS. 1-3. Finally, the adjustable mounting bracket 100 is fastened 405 to the wall 102 of the building via screw thread fasteners. Now, the adjustable mounting bracket 100 is removed and recycled 406 after the plumbing tubes 101 are bricked into the wall 102.

[0015] The foregoing examples have been provided merely for the purpose of explanation and are in no way to be construed as limiting of the adjustable mounting bracket 100, disclosed herein. While the adjustable mounting bracket 100 has been described with reference to various embodiments, it is understood that the words, which have been used herein, are words of description and illustration, rather than words of limitation. Further, although the adjustable mounting bracket 100, has been described herein with reference to particular means, materials, and embodiments, the adjustable mounting bracket 100 is not intended to be limited to the particulars disclosed herein;

rather, the adjustable mounting bracket 100 extends to all lunctionally equivalent structures, methods and uses, such as are within the scope of the appended claims. Those skilled in the art, having the benefit of the teachings of this specification, may effect numerous modifications thereto and changes may be made without departing from the scope and spirit of the adjustable mounting bracket 100 disclosed herein in their aspects.

Claims

REQUIREMENTS

An adjustable mounting bracket (100) consisting of a base member (103) and multiple openings (103c) for mounting flexible plumbing pipes (101) configured to be wall mounted

5 walls (102) on a building, the adjustable mounting bracket (100) being characterized by:

the base portion (103) consisting of an inner surface (in 03a) and an outer surface {103b), wherein the base portion (103) is of a C-shaped cross section and wherein the apertures (I03c) are positioned on the inner surface (103a) on the base portion (103), to

Mounting of the plumbing pipes 1101);

at least four elongate holes (105) configured on the base portion (1.03);

at least four plates (106), consisting of at least four holes (106a), wherein the at least four four plates (106) are removably attached to the base portion (J03) via fastening elements (104) positioned in the at least four elongate holes (105), for adjustable positioning of it. adjustable mounting brackets (100); and .25 wherein the adjustable mounting bracket (100) accommodates varying projecting lengths from each plumbing tube (101) via each aperture (103e), each aperture (103c) receiving distal ends from each WS tube (101). file wall mounting of the flexible plumbing pipes (1

The adjustable mounting bracket (100) of claim 1, wherein the at least four plates (106) are of substantial rectangular geometry.

3. The adjustable mounting bracket 1100) of claim 1, wherein the fastening elements (are non-turn screws).

The adjustable mounting bracket (100) of claim 1, wherein the fastening elements (104) are wing nuts.

5. A method file mounting of plumbing plumbing {101), configured to be brick on a wall (102) on a building, the method comprising:

5 to provide an adjustable mounting bracket (100), comprising:

a base (103),. consisting of an inner surface (103a), an outer surface (103b), and several openings (, 103c);

At least four oblong holes (105) positioned on the base portion (103); and at least four plates (1.00);

positioning the openings (103c) on it. adjustable brackets (TOO), for axial

Adjusting with the plumbing pipes (101);

receiving and accommodating the distal ends of each plumbing pipe {101 in the opening (103e), for the plumbing pipe (101) being walled into the wall (102) of the building;

20, attaching the at least four plates (106) to the outer surface (103b) of the base member (103), through the at least four elongated mounts (105) via fastening elements (104); and securing the adjustable mounting brackets (100) to the building wall (Ϊ02) via threaded screws; and removal and reuse of the adjustable mounting bracket (1.00) .. after the plumbing pipes (101) are stepped into the wall (102).

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The method of claim 5, wherein the base portion (.103) is of a C ~ worm cross section.

The method of claim 5. wherein the securing elements (104) are threaded screws,

The method of claim 5, wherein the fastening elements (104) are wing nuts.

The method of claim 5, wherein the at least four plates (106) are of substantially rectangular geometry.

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