Hanger

Abstract

A hanger for connecting two adjacent members, such as I-Joists used in the construction industry. The hanger locates the members at approximately 90 degrees to each other and comprises a mounting means in the form of a plate for connection to a first member and support means connected to the mounting means to support a second member perpendicular to the first member. Embodiments are disclosed including features of stiffening ribs, tapered edges, and support feet to increase the load bearing capacity of the hanger.

1 . A hanger adapted for mounting on an I-Joist, the hanger comprising mounting means connectable to the I-Joist support means projecting outwards from the mounting means and defining a support for an end section of a reinforcement member, I-Joist or other beam, the mounting means comprising a projection provided at substantially 90 degrees to the mounting means and adapted for insertion between upper and lower flanges of the I-Joist.  
   
   
       2 . A hanger as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the mounting means comprises a metal plate having at least one fixing aperture.  
   
   
       3 . A hanger as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the width of the projection is about half the width of the mounting means.  
   
   
       4 . A hanger as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the mounting means is provided with a projection on either side of the support means.  
   
   
       5 . A hanger as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the fixing aperture is provided on the mounting means substantially at or below the lower edge of the projection.  
   
   
       6 . A hanger as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the support means comprises two side walls and a base which project from the mounting means in the form of a stirrup.  
   
   
       7 . A hanger as claimed in  claim 1  wherein at lest one edge of the projection is tapered.  
   
   
       8 . A hanger as claimed in  claim 1  wherein at least one edge of the projection is formed with a foot which extends substantially perpendicular to the projection such that in use the foot lies along a flange of the I-Joist.