Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Draft stop between studs; e.g. – fire stop
Patent
1991-07-17
1993-03-02
Ridgill, Jr., James L.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Draft stop between studs; e.g., fire stop
52664, 52721, E04C 242
Patent
active
051898578
ABSTRACT:
A versatile cross connecting device is provided to allow, alternatively, either bridging or backing between adjacent metal studs. Such metal studs are "U-shaped" members with a broad base and narrower sides of uniform height. The studs are arranged in vertical alignment with their flat sides defining the planes of wall surfaces on opposite sides of the studs. The cross connecting device is formed with a channel having a base and sides that extend outwardly from the base. The channel is of a width equal to the width of the studs. The length of the channel is equal to the distance between a base of one of the studs and the closest extremities of the sides of an adjacent stud. The cross connecting device is provided with a transverse end plate located at one end of the channel and extending perpendicular to the alignment of the channel and also a tongue at the opposite end of the channel. The tongue has a proximal portion that extends outwardly from the channel base and a terminal portion that extends parallel to the end plate. The tongue fits between the sides of a stud. The length of the device between the end plate and the terminal portion of the tongue spans the distance between the bases of adjacent studs. The cross connecting device can thereby be mounted either with the channel sides thereof flush with the sides of the studs between which the device is connected, or with the base of the channel flush with the sides of the studs defining the plane of a wall. The cross connecting device is connected to the studs with metal screws.
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Carpenter Gene
Herren Thomas R.
Ridgill, Jr. James L.
Thomas Charles H.
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