Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Openwork; e.g. – truss – trellis – grille – screen – frame – or... – Side-by-side terminus shafts; e.g. – truss
Patent
1996-04-03
1998-03-24
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Openwork; e.g., truss, trellis, grille, screen, frame, or...
Side-by-side terminus shafts; e.g., truss
52645, 52641, 52695, 52696, E04B 1343
Patent
active
057299501
ABSTRACT:
The improved reinforcing brace frame is utilized in building walls and the like to increase their resistance to severe stress such as it encountered during earthquakes, tornados, hurricanes, cyclones and other high wind situations. The frame is all metal, preferably steel and includes a vertically spaced pair of horizontally extending frame members joined at their opposite ends to a spaced pair of vertically extending frame members. The frame also includes a diagonal member rigidly connected to opposite ends of the horizontally extending frame members. Preferably, each of the horizontal frame members and the diagonal member include a pair of telescoping members so that the brace frame can be expanded and contracted in width to fit into a desired wall space. In one embodiment, the vertically extending frame members also each include a pair of telescoping members to control the heighth of the brace frame. After the brace frame is telescoped to closely fit into the desired position in a wall, all members of the frame are rigidly secured together, as by welding. The frame can also include spaced vertical support members between the vertical frame members. Such support members have slots through which the diagonal member passes and through which the diagonal member is rigidly joined to the support members. When the diagonal member telescopes, the slots are elongated to accommodate the changing angle of the diagonal member. Shims and other connectors are also provided.
REFERENCES:
patent: 2963127 (1960-12-01), Monville
patent: 3425165 (1969-02-01), Cleveland
patent: 5487479 (1996-01-01), Pech et al.
Edwards W. Glenn
Friedman Carl D.
Hardy Industries, Inc.
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