Universal track hanger assembly

Abstract

A universal track hanger assembly includes an elongated track, a plurality of slide members and a plurality of hanging elements. The track defines a longitudinal channel having a substantially rectangular configuration in transverse cross-section and a longitudinal slot opening to the channel. The slide member is disposable at least partially within the channel of the track and is slidably movable longitudinally within the channel. The slide member is securable at selected locations along the track in relation to the track. The hanging element is insertable through and removable from the slot of the track and attachable to and removable from and movable with the slide member. The hanging element and slide element also are movable in relation to one another and movable in relation to the track between a first position and a second position. In the first position, the hanging element and slide member are loosened relative to the track and thereby permitted to undergo longitudinal slidable movement along the track so as to permit placement of the hanging element and slide member at a desired location along the track. In the second position, the hanging element and slide member are tightened relative to the track and thereby secured at the desired location along the track so as to prevent their displacement along the track from the desired location.