US2382577A - Conduit or pipe support - Google Patents

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Aug. 14, 1945. L. H.-PEEVEY 2,382,577

CONDUIT OR PIPE SUPPORT Filed April 5, 1944 Inventor Ly ezzelifiere an /M3 Attorneys Patented Aug. 14, 1945 UNITED STATES" PATENT OFFICE CONDUIT R PIPE SUPPORT Lafayette H. Peevey, Alameda, Calif.

Application April 3, 1944, Serial No. 529,285

1 Claim. ('01. 72-122) This invention relates to a brace or support for securely holding an electrical conduit or pipe in proper position while pouring a concrete floor and until the floor hardens, particularly where the conduit or pipe has a horizontal portion positioned to be embedded in the floor and a vertical portion that protrudes above th level of the floor.

An object of the present invention is to provide a brace or support of the above kind which is extremely simple and easy to use, efficient in use, and otherwise adapted to meet with the requirements for a successful commercial use.

The exact nature and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying drawing.

In the drawing, wherein like reference characters indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views:

Figure l is a fragmentary view partly in vertical section and partly in elevation, showing a conduit or pipe support embodying the present invention, as it appears in use.

Figure 2 is a top plan view of the construction shown in Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a perspective view of the support per se.

Referring in detail to the drawing, 5 indicates the horizontal member of a building form upon which a concrete floor 6 is poured. 1 indicates a horizontal electrical conduit or pipe that is disposed above the form member 5 and below the level of the floor 6 so as to be embedded in the latter, said pipe having a vertical portion 8 that rises above the floor 6. In pouring the floor 6, it is difficult to maintain the pipe 1 in proper position until the floor hardens. Also, care must be taken to see that the portion 8 remains vertical, as well as that the horizontal portion of the pipe remains below the floor level, until the floor does harden. The present invention aims to provide a simple and eflicient device for insuring this result without the need of maintaining a vigilant watch during the period of time when hardening of the floor takes place.

As shown, the present support or brace consists of a single length of channel iron bent to provide end portions 9 and 9a that are disposed at right angles to each other and that are preferably connected by an intermediate curved portion 9b, the support being of sufficient length that the end portion 9 will extend above the floor level when the portion 9a is secured upon and to the form member 5 at one side of the pipe 1. The end portion 9 has a pair of apertures III to receive the ends of tie wires II that are passed around the vertical pipe portion 8 above the floor level and that have their ends twisted together, as at l2, after passing through the apertures I0 and after the pipe portion 8 and end portion 9 of the support are drawn tightly together. In this way, the end portion 9 of the brac is securely fastened to the pipe portion '3 so that the latter is maintained in the desired vertical position, the other end of the brace or support being provided with a pair of apertures I 3 to receive nails or like driven fasteners by means of which the end portion 9a is securely fastened to and upon the form member 5 at one side of the horizontal portion of pipe 1. The channel form of the support or brace insures against ready flexing thereof from its intended shape. After the floor has hardened, the brace may be cut off at the level or upper surface of the floor, whereupon the said surface may be suitably finished over the end of the portion of the support or brace which is left embedded in the floor.

It will be seen that the present device may be readily installed in an expeditious manner. Also, it is simple and easy to use, and provides a positive means for retaining the pipe in place until the floor hardens. Of course, the part of the support or brace which projects above the floor is removed after it is cut off and subsequent to removal of the tie wires II.

From the foregoing description, it is believed that the construction, manner of use and advantages of the present invention will be readily understood and appreciated by those skilled in the art.

What I claim is:

In combination with a pipe including a horizontal portion disposed to be embedded in a concrete floor and a vertical portion disposed to project above the floor, a form floor member upon which the concrete floor is to be poured, and means for holding and bracing said pipe in place while the concrete floor is being poured upon said floor form member and until said floor hardens, said means comprising a single length of channel iron bent to provide similar end portions disposed at right angles to each other, one end portion projecting above the floor and disposed against a side of the vertical pipe portion so as to partially embrace the latter, the other end portion being secured to and upon the floor form member, each of said end portions having apertures in the free ends thereof, tie wires passing around the vertical portion of the pipe and through the apertures of said one end portion, and driven fasteners passing through the form member and the apertures of said other end portion.

LAFAYETTE H. PEEVEY.

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