Patent ID: 9583926
Date: 2017-02-28
CPC Classifications: E04B,E04C,H02G

Claim:
1. A hanger bar for securing an electrical box between joists in a ceiling, the hanger bar comprising: a main tube section which has a plurality of tabs protruding transversely outward from distal ends of the main tube section; a box support bracket that allows for attachment of the electrical box and which attaches to the main tube section; and two end plates which attach to the distal ends of the main tube section; and wherein the two end plates comprise a plurality of slots which correspond to the plurality of tabs on the distal ends of the main tube section so that the slots align with the tabs to receive the tabs, the tabs extending through the slots, the tabs being bent transversely with respect to said main tube section so as to attach said end plates to said main tube section, allowing the end plates to be attached to the distal ends of the main tube section without the use of fasteners or welding.