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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 03, 2008
Filed:
May. 16, 2006
Adrian Paunescu, Brossard, CA;
William Smith, Kirkland, CA;
Adrian Paunescu, Brossard, CA;
William Smith, Kirkland, CA;
Thomas & Betts International, Inc., Wilmington, DE (US);
Abstract
An adjustable support for cable tray installation. The support includes first and second posts, the posts being adapted for securement to a building surface. The support further includes an elongated bracket having a generally centrally located hinge and first and second generally opposing legs. The legs of the bracket engage the posts along at least one predefined engagement region. The support further includes a first securing mechanism located in the engagement region for locating the bracket with respect to the post during installation of the cable tray. Finally, the support includes a second securing mechanism for fixing the location of the bracket with respect to the posts upon final positioning of the cable tray.