Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Inclined top cover – Rafter to vertical support connection
Reexamination Certificate
2008-02-15
2010-06-22
Chilcot, Jr., Richard E (Department: 3635)
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Inclined top cover
Rafter to vertical support connection
C052S093200, C052S639000, C052S655100, C052S653200
Reexamination Certificate
active
07739841
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to framing for a ready to assemble building, which employs a novel connector for connection of a column to a rafter (“knee connector”) or a rafter to another rafter (“peak connector”). The connector includes a hub comprising multiple substantially planar hub portions. The hub portions include a first hub portion, a second hub portion integrally connected to the first hub portion so as to define an acute angle with respect thereto, and at least one other hub portion integrally connected between the first and second hub portions. The connector further includes first and second legs comprised of elongated plates. The first leg perpendicularly extends outwardly from the first hub portion, and the second leg perpendicularly extends outwardly from the second hub portion. Each leg has a plurality of holes therethrough for alignment with corresponding holes in a structural member, preferably light gauge C-channel. Suitable fasteners are receivable through holes in a leg as aligned with corresponding holes in a structural member.
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Chilcot, Jr. Richard E
Excel Metal Building Systems, Inc.
Sharp William R.
Wendell Mark R
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