TRUSS STORAGE HANGING CROSSBAR BRACKETS

Abstract

Self supporting inverted U shaped brackets that freely hang on a truss or rafter beam allowing a round rod to slide through the hole creating a single crossbar support where as another set may be placed a chosen length away creating a two axle area for storing item across. Plywood laid across the pair of rods makes for an instant shelf as this creates a do it yourself overhead storage shelving system that mounts on truss or rafters normally found in a garage type structure which can be used commercially but designed for the homeowner as it is lightweight, sturdy and requires no tools or experience to erect. This is not a floor system but an adjustable removable shelf type system that uses no hardware and does not compromise the integrity of the wood and can be reached with just a stepladder depending on wall height.

Claims

1. No skill or experience needed.

2. (canceled)

3. No tools, fasteners or hardware required to install.

4. (canceled)

5. Does not damage the integrity of the truss structures.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0007] FIG. 1A.

[0008] A single truss storage hanging crossbar bracket laying on it's side showing a view of the round weight bearing hole on the right, and the optional slot on the left in which a second rod may be inserted in which to hang items from. Top center is a tiny pilot hole for a secure mount screw if desired.

[0009] FIG. 1B.

[0010] A single truss storage hanging crossbar bracket laying on it's side showing the weight bearing hole and the pilot hole.

[0011] FIG. 2A.

[0012] A view of a truss bracket on a piece of cardboard, upright on one end to show as many aspects of the item all at once. Here one can see how the shape was designed and intended to drop over a 24 truss beam and hang down while leaving the slot and hole below the bottom wood line in order to slide pipe or rod through to create the supporting crossbars.

[0013] FIG. 28.

[0014] This is the same view and description as FIG. 2A. except the item marked 28 is the bracket without the optional secondary slot.

[0015] FIG. 3A.

[0016] This drawing is showing how this bracket is hanging down self supportive on a 24 truss beam without any hardware used to mount. The round hole accepts the weight bearing rod to slide through and the end of the angled slot is lower than the hole leaving a space for hooks etc. to hang on. The item also shows the thin design to fit behind most existing wiring.

[0017] FIG. 3B.

[0018] A crossbar bracket hanging on a 24 truss beam without the use of mounting hardware and leaving the weight bearing rod hole lower than the woodline in order to slide the support rod through.

[0019] FIG. 4.

[0020] This drawing is showing the truss storage hanging crossbar brackets installed on truss beams. They were set on there one at a time in a line and then a conduit supporting rod was slid through the round support holes. A second line of brackets were then set in a line, support rod slid through, creating two crossbars in which to set the pieces of plywood upon to create instant storage areas. This is all done from below so no need to have to climb up in and around beams.

[0021] FIG. 5.

[0022] The same description as FIG. 4 shown from a different angle illustrating the storage space created by simply dropping the brackets over the beams, sliding supporting rods through the holes and setting plywood upon the rods creating ready to use storage space.

[0023] FIG. 6.

[0024] A close up view of the bracket hanging on a truss beam without mounting hardware, supporting a piece of plywood with the upper round hole and the lower slot holding a rod used for hanging items and or hooks from.

[0025] FIG. 7.

[0026] Another close up view of the bracket hanging on a 24 lower truss beam with the support rod setting in the slot.

[0027] FIG. 8.

[0028] This figure is from ground level looking up at the brackets in use hanging without any use of hardware to install. The area that the trusses meet the wall is too low and small to access from above but this shows how the open end allows access from below in order to store items freely.

[0029] FIG. 9.

[0030] FIG. 9 is a view of the truss storage hanging crossbar brackets in use along with supporting rods, plywood and hooks creating instant storage space with hanging and stored above inventory items in this figure.

[0031] FIG. 10.

[0032] This figure is a view from below where the supporting rods can be seen going through the brackets holding the plywood that supports the items.

[0033] FIG. 11.

[0034] This is very similar to FIG. 9 as the brackets are seen along with rods and plywood creating a easy access storage shelf and rod for hanging items.

[0035] FIG. 12.

[0036] An upward view from along the wall with support rods holding plywood shelf and the second rod in the lower slot allowing for hooks, hangers etc.