Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Assembled in situ-type anchor or tie – Sheet or wire tie
Patent
1994-10-12
1995-11-21
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Assembled in situ-type anchor or tie
Sheet or wire tie
52714, 4032321, 403190, E04C 500
Patent
active
054675707
ABSTRACT:
A single piece tension tie connection for tyhing a wood, or steel structural frame member to a wood, steel or concrete structural base member. The tension tie consists of an elongated strap member having triangular shaped side members with four seat members integrally connected to the strap and side members so that the four seat members are locked together and act as a unit in withstanding bending forces imposed by large tension forces imposed on the strap. The entire tension tie is a single member requiring no welding or separate washers.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4192118 (1980-03-01), Gilb
patent: 5092097 (1992-03-01), Young
Cypher James R.
Friedman Carl D.
Simpson Strong-Tie Co., Inc.
Smith Creighton
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