Pls help ID this part 4

[logan74k]

Hi all,
Was hoping you could help ID a part, or guess it's design intent to help me choose the right sort of category to search at least.

Please ignore the spring and possibly the bolts - but seeing it as a 2 hole mount, cast iron piece with the word "up" on the side, what would you guess its purpose is? Here is a sketch of what it most likely is without any add-ons:

I might guess it has a dedicated mounting direction due to the 'up' and meant to resist primarily lateral forces. Couldn't think of a lot of applications for that though, and the purpose of the reinforced ring around the top threw me as well.

Thanks for any and all help.

 

[SnTMan]

MintJulep, I had no idea....

 

[IRstuff]

Yup, LPS for that. Unfortunately, Google doesn't seem to find anything that looks the part ;-), aside from ceiling roses and possibly torchiere supports.

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Of course I can. I can do anything. I can do absolutely anything. I'm an expert!
There is a homework forum hosted by engineering.com:

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[ashleyz]

https://www.google.com.au/webhp?hl=en#hl=en-AU&q=minsup+images

 

[logan74k]

My. God.

I like your style ashleyz! No fluff, to the point, mic drop.



That's the thing. Thank you so much for your help, everyone!

 

[gruntguru]

Of course!

The claws have been cut off flush with the mating face and a stud and nut added obscuring the "MINS" - leaving "UP". Amazing how two little changes could make ID so much more difficult.

Well done ashleyz!

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