Two-part clamp for connecting intersecting I-beams

Details Two-part clamp for connecting intersecting I-beams Two-part clamp for connecting intersecting I-beams

1991-04-03

1992-09-15

Scherbel, David A.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Footing or foundation type

Framework spans footings

52DIG11, 52665, 52741, 52772, 403387, 248229, E02D 2742

Patent

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051467240

ABSTRACT:
A two-part clamping assembly and method for applying the clamping assembly to intersecting I-beams is disclosed. The clamping assembly is particularly beneficial at uniting the undercarriage I-beams of a mobile dwelling to intersectingly smaller I-beams of an auxiliary support system, during moderate and/or severe seismic disturbances. The clamping assembly includes a two-part connector designed to tightly engage the upper flange of the lower and smaller I-beam in such a manner that a clamp-lip horizontally protrudes over and is parallel to the bottom flange of the upper undercarriage I-beam. The clamp-lip is engaged at the bottom flange to the undercarriage I-beam, in the event of an earthquake, enabling the undercarriage I-beams to pickup the auxiliary support system. At the cessation of quake conditions, the undercarriage I-beams are reposited to the I-beam of the auxiliary and emergency support system. The clamping assembly, thus, serves to prevent the mobile dwelling from shifting or falling off its pier support system during seismic tremors.

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