Truss hold-down connectors and methods for attaching a truss...

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2006-05-02

2010-12-28

Canfield, Robert J (Department: 3633)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Inclined top cover

Rafter tie-in at horizontal-type support

C052S093200, C052S712000, C052S713000, C052S715000, C403S232100

Reexamination Certificate

active

07856763

ABSTRACT:
A truss hold-down connector for attaching metal trusses to a bearing member. One embodiment of the truss hold-down connector has a vertical connector web that has a bottom attachment leg protruding therefrom for attachment to a bearing member and first and second attachment tab portions for attachment to the flanges of a vertically extending truss web. Stiffeners may be embossed into the vertical connector web to provide the connector with additional strength. The first and second attachment tabs may be configured to enable pairs of identical connectors to be attached to vertically extending truss webs that have one or more diagonally extending truss webs attached thereto.

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