Suspension of a storage framework from a beam

Abstract

A method and structure are provided to suspend a support frame from a structural element such as an I-beam with an intermediate framework. An anchor is fastened to the structural element. An upper linkage is fastened to the anchor means and hangs therebelow. Legs are fastened to the upper linkage and hangs therebelow. The support frame is fastened to the legs and hangs therebelow. The upper linkage is selected from the group consisting of a scissors link and a mounting plate. The anchor can be a bifurcated C-Clamp.

1 . A suspension framework for suspending a support frame from a structural element thereabove comprising:
 anchor means fastened to the structural element;   an upper linkage is fastened to anchor means and hangs therebelow;   legs are fastened to the upper mechanical linkage and hang therebelow; and   the support frame is fastened to the legs and hangs therebelow.   
     
     
         2 . The framework of  claim 1  wherein the anchor means comprises a bifurcated C-Clamp. 
     
     
         3 . The framework of  claim 1  wherein:
 the structural element comprises an I-Beam with bilateral flanges; and 
 the anchor means includes a pair of bifurcated C-Clamps secured to the flanges on opposite sides of the I-Beam. 
 
     
     
         4 . The framework of  claim 3  wherein:
 the intermediate linkage comprises an upper linkage connected to the bifurcated C-Clamps and a lower linkage comprising legs connected to the support frame; and 
 the upper linkage is selected from the group consisting of a scissors link and a mounting plate. 
 
     
     
         5 . The framework of  claim 1  wherein two anchor means are fastened to the structural element aligned above opposite sides of the support frame. 
     
     
         6 . The framework of  claim 1  wherein two anchor means each comprising a pair of bifurcated C-Clamps are fastened to the structural element aligned above opposite sides of the support frame. 
     
     
         7 . The framework of  claim 1  wherein support braces are connected between the upper linkage and the support frame. 
     
     
         8 . The framework of  claim 1  wherein cables are connected between the linkage and the support frame. 
     
     
         9 . The framework of  claim 1  wherein support braces and cables are connected between the upper linkage and the support frame. 
     
     
         10 . The framework of  claim 9  wherein cables are connected to the distal ends of the support frame beyond the support braces. 
     
     
         11 . A method of suspending a framework for suspending a support frame from a structural element thereabove comprising:
 fastening anchor means to the structural element;   fastening an upper linkage is to anchor means and hanging therebelow;   fastening legs to the upper mechanical linkage hanging therebelow; and   fastening the support frame to the legs and hanging therebelow.   
     
     
         12 . The method of  claim 11  wherein the anchor means comprises a bifurcated C-Clamp. 
     
     
         13 . The method of  claim 11  wherein:
 the structural element comprises an I-Beam with bilateral flanges; and 
 the anchor means includes a pair of bifurcated C-Clamps secured to the flanges on opposite sides of the I-Beam. 
 
     
     
         14 . The method of  claim 13  wherein:
 the intermediate linkage comprises an upper linkage connected to the bifurcated C-Clamps and a lower linkage comprising legs connected to the support frame; and 
 the upper linkage is selected from the group consisting of a scissors link and a mounting plate. 
 
     
     
         15 . The method of  claim 11  wherein two anchor means are fastened to the structural element aligned above opposite sides of the support frame. 
     
     
         16 . The method of  claim 11  wherein two anchor means each comprising a pair of bifurcated C-Clamps are fastened to the structural element aligned above opposite sides of the support frame. 
     
     
         17 . The method of  claim 11  wherein support braces are connected between the upper linkage and the support frame. 
     
     
         18 . The method of  claim 11  wherein cables are connected between the linkage and the support frame. 
     
     
         19 . The method of  claim 11  wherein support braces and cables are connected between the upper linkage and the support frame. 
     
     
         20 . The method of  claim 19  wherein cables are connected to the distal ends of the support frame beyond the support braces.